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Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Front cover of Diary} Black Cat Scribbler {painting of a black cat and a bottle of Black Cat Shoe Dressing from the Nonsuch MFG Co Limited Toronto} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Beef to Flavius 10 lbs @ 5 cts 50 cts 6 3/4 lbs @ 7 cts 45cts 4 1/4 lbs @ 10 cts 40 Mutton 30 lbs @ 11 cts {figures scribbled out} {second page} Sept 1904 Private Journal of Benj'n B Reesor Sept 1st 1904 J took cream Henry Culitvated in sod A helped Johny Reesor thresh AM A & Henry helped Flavius draw in Oats PM J worked on sod PM Flavius whole family Called after supper Warmer a very heavy shower after dark no thunder there is a very heavy battle going on in the far East about a half Million of men engaged 2 Boys Cleaned seed Wheat A took 7 bags Barley to Davids AM they spread dung PM W. a very very heavy rain awhile this Morning distant thunder Creek running Briskly I took Nancy & Mary to G Gower's to see their Baby PM 3 A & Henry ganged in big field J Chored & raked Out stubble south of bush I went to Ceder Grove & brought home some Chop AM W. fine not very warm Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 22nd 23 C by Br C Lords Supper was Celebrated David's were here to dinner Benj'ns Came after dinner Young folks went to Peters to supper Thomas Dillers & Flavius's were here after supper W. a little Cloudy this Morning fine & Cler today 5 Henry helped Pilkey thresh AM J & A ganged Henry helped gang PM I helped girls wash AM W. very fine Cool Cler there has been a battle raging in the far East at L{illegible} it was decided </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept 1904 yesterday. the Japanese are victorious the fighting was Continued for ten days Port Arthur is expected to fall soon 6 A & henry helped Benj'n draw dung all day with team J worked on wheat ground I & nancy & Susanna started to go to Br S's but they were not at home so we went to Flavius to dinner W. very fine 7 A ganged in NE field Henry helped Benj'n take in some rakings AM J sowed Wheat East of dam Henry helped NB's draw in Oats PM I & Nancy went to JB's he is up again Called at Abraham Lehmans his wife is very low (like Consumption) W. fine 8 A & Henry ganged J & Anne went to Markham PM W. rather Cloudy AM fine Cler PM 9 A helped Benj'n thresh all day (the Machine runs very well) Henry helped Thomas's draw in grain J finished ganging NE Corner field & harrowed the Knoll we Cleaned 26 Bus seed Wheat for Jas Malcolm I went to Ceder Grove Am & brought home Chop I first took Susanna to Elias's then I brought here home this evening I also went to BSS & got a Hook to draw Machine into barn it has broken several times W. fine 10 A took 2100 lbs hay to Markham to H Wilson Henry helped Taylor thresh J harrowed NE field Am J & A helped Flavius stack Alsike with team PM {second page} Sept 1904 Henry & I Chored PM I & Nancy & Susanna went to Br S's they were not at home so we Came home Susanna stayed Henry took a grist to David's & brought Susanna home W. Cloudy and foggy awhile Cler PM Sunday 11 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner A & Lucinda went to Meeting at Altona, Henry & Anne went to Davids last evening & staid all night then they went to Christian Brillingers today to dinner & to Levi Burkholder's (Christian's son) to supper W. quite warm & sultry 12 A helped JD's fill dung J & Henry helped Flavius plow at Pearses for Wheat I helped girls wash & went to Ceder Grove AM W. very very fine & Cooler 13 A filled dung at JD's J & Henry Plowed for Flavius I & Susanna went to Markham AM Joseph Shirks were here to dinner W. very fine Cler & Cool pretty strong East wind 14 Henry filled dung at JD's A took Seeder & helped Flavius sow at Pearses till noon J Plowed south of bush & got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM he & A Plowed between showers PM Daniels were here to dinner W. Cloudy showery AM & PM Cooler 15 Henry helped Flavius sow Wheat all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept 1904 A Plowed Am he took 1930 lbs Hay to Kennedys PM J got Flavius Cold Diamond shod & went around by Armstrongs to get some Powder for the Horses they have a cough he drove a team for Flavius PM at the sowing W. very fine Cler & Cool 16 J & Henry finished Plowing south of bush & began north of bush a piece that was not ganged A helped Flavius thresh AM & helped Benj'n drain PM I got Horse Billy shod on hind foot AM W. Cool strong SW wind heard that Abraham Lehmans wife died this Morning 17 Boys drew dung on NE Corner field loads Benj'n & his man helped with team W. fine Cool Sunday 18 all went to funeral of A Lehman's wife at Widemans Sermons by C Burkholder & Bro C Br C spoke on 1st Cor part of 15th C F Elliot spoke too I & A Nancy Susanna & ABs went in spring waggon we went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's Henry Anne & Lucinda went with Flavius. Colt J went with Our Buggy & Billy W. Cloudy warm a shower Coming home 19 J took 4 live hogs 690 bls to Markham for Hornshaw @ $5.00 per cwt AM other boys drew dung loads Benj'n & his Man helped with team AM Flavius & his Man helped with team PM I helped girls wash AM W. very fine Cler Cool. 20 Boys drew dung AM Flavius & his man helped with team A & Henry Plowed north of bush PM {second page} Sept 1904 J took 5 bags barley to David's PM W. a heavy shower at noon some thunder pretty heavy clap struck W Carten's barn on 3rd Con Pickering & burned it down it was occupied by his Brother Benjamin's about the whole Crop was burned the Implements were saved Johny Reesor's brought Wendell Bauman & wife & Absolom Martin & wife and two little boys from Waterloo to stay all night 21 A drew dung Henry helped Benj'n draw dung AM he drew at home PM they go it nearly all out J Picked Golden sweet apples PM he went to see Lapps after dinner & they will buy them W. Cler cool a white frost last night 22 A & Henry plowed J took Craven he Picked apples then he took 27 bags Golden Sweet to Lapps @ he took them with Grey Billy & Benj'ns horse W. fine Cler a slight frost last night Henry went for Medicine to Dr Susanna is not so well 23 J & Henry Plowed they got into Wheat stubble single Plowing Henry Plowed for Benj'n PM A worked at stable putting in the windows I got a shoe put on Billy & brought home some Chop PM W. very fine, East wind 24 Henry Plowed for Benj'n J Plowed in Wheat stubble A Made sash for another window in Horse stable I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. W. Cloudy drizzly </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept 1904 a very heavy rain as we Came home from Ceder Grove about 5 PM rained till about Y very fast at times some thunder quite warm Sunday 25 I & Nancy went to Br S's to dinner W. Cloudy this Morning Cleared up fine Thomas's & Elias's were here awhile this evening 26 Boys Chored awhile at stable I helped Anne wash W. rain last night & awhile this Morning very fine today 27 J & Henry Plowed A helped Benj'n dig drain I went to Ceder Grove AM I took up Beets in Mangel field PM this is my 68th Birthday Mary was here Sewing & Boiling soap. W. very fine Cler 28 J & henry finished Plowing Wheat stubble & began on Knoll A helped Benj'n at drain I & Susanna went to Markham AM I took 5 bags barley to Davids & then drew home the Beets PM W. very fine & Cler 29 J & Henry Plowed A helped Benj'n dig AM J went to Nolan's sale of Cattle A & Henry Picked 7 Barrels of Apples PM I & Nancy went to Elias's & to AB's awhile PM W. a shower this morning pretty heavy rain distant thunder 30 J & Flavius Plowed Henry spread dung A went to Toronto 7 Barrels Apples 80 cts each for 5 Bals 75 cts for 1 65 cts for 1 he took 4 Baskets 20 cts for 3 & 15 for 1 I brought load of Chop home AM & another PM W. very fine & Cler a very strong NW wind Cool tonight {second page} Oct 1904 Oct 1 A shocked some Corn they Cut a few rounds East of Creek then J & Henry ganged in NE Corner field AM (they are ganging the dung down) Henry helped Peter thresh PM I & A ganged J & Nancy went to see Grandmother she had a bad spell is up again (she is at Enos's yet) W. Cool Cler a very strong NW wind all day J went to Beefring Meeting at M Barkeys this evening he drew No 7 for us next year Sundy 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J (he has Cold) remarks by Br C Sermon on {blank space} by C Burkholder Enos Nighswander & family & MN & Danls & Marty were here to dinner & Elias's to supper W. a strong Cold NW wind 3 Henry helped Peters thresh J & A Pulled Mangels & drew in 7 loads I helped Anne wash AM I gathered Melons & Early Cabbage & took in the Beets out of front garden W. still a Cold NW Air 4 Boys Cut Corn East of Creek & then Pulled & drew one load of Mangels AM A helped Andrew Dimma fill silo PM J & Henry took in 2 loads Mangels PM I took 5 bags Chop to Davids PM W. very fine this morning Clouded up drizzly rain awhile PM slight front last night 5 A helped A Dimma finish filling silo till about 9 AM J Cut Corn below house awhile </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct Oct 1904 then Henry put on his Horses & cut till about 1000 then Benj'n got the Binder J Plowed till noon A & Henry spread dung awhile PM I brought home some Chop AM W. Cloudy a heavy rain PM Jess Reesor Called PM 6 Henry ganged awhile AM J & A Chored then they Pulled some Mangels Henry went about 1/2 past 2 to help Gordon Dimma fill silo J & A drew in load Mangels Flavius's Fanny was here today Helping our folks I went to Ceder Grove & brought home some Chop W. quite Cool 7 Boys & Anne wen to David's then Called to see Grandmother she is pretty well Then they went to Markham they Came home early I took grist to David's after dinner W. Cler, Cool, sharp air from East 8 Henry helped G Dimma fill silo till after dinner awhile then they Came to Benj'ns J & A Chored then they began to Cut Corn about 10 AM they Changed Horses and J finished it about 3 PM A went to Benj'ns with team about 3 PM & helped W. Cloudy Some Showers AM Cloudy PM shower this evening Milder there was a heavy frost yesterday Morning the Corn is frozen Sunday 9 at home Elisabeth Stover & Br C's Becca's sister Leah Steiner from Pa were here to dinner Leah is here at Br C's on a visit {second page} Oct 1904 W. Cloudy a little rain this morning a very heavy shower after dark, rained very heavy 10 A & Henry helped Benj'n finish filling silo before dinner J took Cream then he & A & Henry helped Thomas fill silo at Gavin's PM Daniels were here to dinner Adeline stays to help the silo fillers are here tonight Levi Ramer Herman and Delos Reesor W. warm strong wind Clouded up towards evening quite a few shower's after dark distant thunder rained very heavy, and sharp lightning 11 filled our Silo got done before 6 O'clock was bothered some with the Pipes stopping the Corn was wet & sloppy W. Cloudy mild. Daniel Came for Adeline this evening Mary was here all day 12 A & Henry went to help Flavius fill his silo they Came home before dinner rained nearly all day J took grist to David's & got Billy's front shoes set AM we cleaned some barley to take out the Timothy seed PM & Henry took a load to Davids toward evening Dr Called to see Susanna she is not so well 13 A & henry helped Flavius fill silo with team got done soon after dinner then they pulled Mangels J took Cream then he ganged W. fine Cler PM 14 A & Henry Pulled Mangels J ganged awhile then helped the boys & they finished Pulling Mangels till noon then they drew in 17 loads PM W. fine & Cler </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1904 I & Nancy & Anne cleaned out front garden PM 15 Boys finished drawing mangels 9 loads AM that Makes 45 loads then they shocked Corn & drew a load to AB's PM I & Nancy started after dinner & went to JB's he has had another bad spell but is up again then we went to C Burkholder's to supper & then to Hermans & staid all night W very very fine & Cler sharp frost last night Sunday 16 went to Meeting at Widemans suitable sermons by C Burkholder & Br C for the Celebration of Lords Supper Menno Burkholder's Daughter Martha was Baptised went to Widow Anne Barkeys to dinner, then Called at Enos's to see Grandmother, she is quite well W. very very fine warm & Cler sharp Air White frost last night A Henry & Anne were in Meeting too J took Susanna to Elias's & he went to Hermans to dinner 17 A helped G Maxwell fill silo AM J & Henry Picked Winter Apples AM then they dug the Potatoes PM they are badly rotted. W. very fine & Cler white frost last night I helped Anne wash AM 18 J ganged in Mangel ground A & Henry Picked winter Apples W. very very fine & Cler 19 A & Henry Picked winter Apples J went to T Kennedy's sale at Agincourt W. very fine 20 A & Henry Picked Apples AM & spread dung PM J ganged I took Susanna to JD's then brought home 5 bags Chop {second page} Oct 1904 AM brought home another load of Chop & then brought Susanna home PM W. rather Cloudy & pretty warm Flavius & Fanny helped us Peel Apples tonight There has been a terrible Battle in the East About 400,000 men engaged, the Russian lost about 40,000 Men Killed or wounded but they are Pushing the Japs pretty hard. 21 Boys spread dung & gagned it down in NE Corner field A took bags Cider Apples & 10 Pails of Peeled Apples to Lapps this Morning but the Mill was full & he brought the load home again we take it over in the Morning & they will make our sauce I brought home 2 loads of Chop from Davids today W. a slight rain this morning Cler today a strong squaal of Wind & heavy shower about 4 PM not long, a heavy rain last night 22 Boys finished ganging in NE field AM & began in Pasture field behind Cider house PM A took Apples to Lapps this morning & left them they are so busy we will not get the sauce before Wednesday W. Cool a slight squaal of sleet this evening Sunday 23 A Henry & Anne went to Jacob Reesors to dinner J went to Flavius to dinner I Nancy & Susanna went to AB's to dinner I Nancy & Susanna went to AB's to dinner W. fine 24 A & Henry Plowed J Picked Apples I went to Meeting house & helped M Barky & Albert Make a new stand AM I went to Ceder Grove & to Davids & brought Chop W. Cool E wind, cloudy </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1904 J helped Anne wash AM sharp frost last night 25 J & Henry Plowed Flavius helped from 9 o'c A dug drain at Benj'ns AM he Plowed PM & J went to Barne's sale at Bob Reesor's farm PM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM to see Baby Boy born this Morning W. Cool 26 A worked in stable J Henry & Flavius finished Plowing sod AM they plowed in Corn stubble PM J got Benj'ns Horse & hitched him & Billy to spring waggon & took Barrel Snow Apples to H Wilson & 3 bags Barley to Dr Robinson's Nancy went with him W. fine a little rain this Morning a little snow in the Air PM Henry Stover Came to stay all night 27 A helped Benj'n drains AM J Henry & Flavius Plowed in Corn stubble. A drove Flavius team PM F went home to Pick Apples Boys finished Corn ground till night W. sharp frost last night fine today The Russian Baltic fleet sailed for the East to take part in the War the Japs are pressing the Russians pretty hard as the fleet was sailing in the North Sea they saw a fleet of Hull fishing vessels & they fired into them & Killed several & wounded more & it is reported one was sunk there is great excitement in Great Britain about it and it is hard to tell what will come of it. This is the 47th anniversary of our Wedding 28 A helped Benj'n all day J ganged Potatoe ground Henry drew some dung on East end of big field AM & ganged some of it then he Plowed Headlands in big field & J {second page} Oct 1904 finished ganging in dung PM I brought home the Cabbage PM W. rather Cloudy raw Air 29 A helped Benj'n AM J & Henry Chored J took a load of Barley to Davids Henry drew home a lot of stove wood then they drew the winter apples in & put them into the old Kitchen I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM Mary was not so well yesterday but is better today W. quite fine & Cler Herman's were here to supper. the affair of Russias attack on the British fishing boats is in a fair way of being settled Sunday 30 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 7th C by C Gayman John Brillinger & Menno Hoover Marty Ramer David Weaver & Barbara from Missouri & Ann Diller were here to dinner Davids & Marty were here to supper W. fine Cler. sharp Air 31 J took cream frost last night A & Henry drew the last of the stove wood into shed AM they topped the Turnips & brought 2 loads of gravel from Collins PM J went to Spences sale on the old David Brands farm he bought a Jersey Cow to Calve on Dec 26th @ $25.00 Paid Cash $23.90 W. fine Cler sharp frost last night Nov 1 A helped Benj'n drains all day J & Henry Knocked out the Turnips then J took Susanna to Elias's & then went to Ceder Grove </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1904 he & Henry Chored & Made some water furrows in Corn ground & Plowed a strip East of Orchard I helped Anne wash AM & brought Susanna home this evening W. fine Mild Cler AM rather Cloudy PM 2 A helped Benj'n AM J brought 500 tiles from Cherrywood & Henry plowed AB's garden AM A & Henry drew in the Turnips about 5 1/2 loads J & Anne went to Markham PM W. rather Cloudy East wind AM very fine & Cler PM Br inlaw Jesse Hoover Came to stay all night 3 A helped Benj'n all day J & Henry began to dig a drain in Potatoe ground south of graveyard to empty into Creek they then started about 1000 with big waggon to Dave Ramer's to vote this is the day of Dominion Elections they brought home a load of Chop from David's Henry worked at the drain PM & J went to help Thomas to run our Machine at Roach's while Herman & Levi Ramer go to vote W. very very fine Cler 4 A helped Benj'n all day J took Cream Henry worked at drains AM Henry helped NB's thresh PM Davids were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy Air from East the Laurier Government was Triumphantly returned yesterday about 66 Majority {second page} Nov 1904 5 Henry helped NB's thresh AM A helped Benj'n AM J worked at drain AM A helped Bob Miley thresh PM Henry went to M Lee's Plowing Bee at Belford PM & J worked at drains I & Anne & Benj'n's Wildred went to Ceder Grove PM W. raw sharp Air from East Cloudy Clearer PM Sunday 6 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 6 Chapt by C Burkholder went to Ed Moyer's to dinner W. very fine Cler day sharp NW wind roads very very good Thomas Dillers & George Gower's were here with our young folks to dinner 7 A helped Benj'n AM J got Barrel Cider Made AM Henry dug at drain J helped Bob Milroy thresh PM A helped Henry at drain PM I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. Cool. NW wind sharp front last night 8 A helped Flavius thresh Alsike at Pearce's all day J & Henry dug a branch drain East of lane at Townline AM they dug out some stumps & roots where fence was south of bush PM I & Nancy & Susanna went to Br C's to see Elizabeth Stover married to Bishop Paul Martin of Woolwich W. very very fine & Cler Thomas's brought David Cressman & wife & left them here to supper Henry took them to Br N's Herman Came from there threshing to stay all night 9 A helped Flavius thresh all day (Our Machine works well in Alsike) J went to Unionville for some Cement AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1904 Henry drew Limbwood on pile in bush AM he plowed strip where they took out the stumps W. very very fine sharp frost last night 10 Henry got Mares shod AM he & J brought load pine roots from 5th Con & Chored PM A helped Flavius finish threshing Alsike it turned out very well W. very very fine Colder Elisabeth & Paul left this morning for her future home in Woolwich I & Nancy were in Ceder Grove yesterday frost last night 11 Boys Cut up wood for Engine AM A worked at stable & Henry helped Flavius draw dung PM W. hard frost last night very fine & Cler today 12 Henry helped Flavius draw dung AM he went to JD's PM to help thresh it was too windy to thresh in the barn so they moved the Machine to a Buckwheat stack J & A Cut feed & Cleaned about 6 bags wheat J took it to Whitevale PM @ $1.00 per Bus A worked at Box stall they raised up driving House a little w. a very strong rather Cold wind all day W & SW Sunday 13 A Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Wideman's J & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner I & Nancy were at home J Cobers were here to dinner W. pretty strong wind PM not Cold 14 Henry helped JD's thresh all day A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM he & J dug some garden for Br C PM & filled the drains that they dug last week {second page} Nov 1904 W. very fine & Cler pretty strong N wind not so cold I helped Anne wash AM J helped her awhile 15 Henry helped JD's thresh AM I J & A Cut a lot of straw to fill beds & also a lot of Corn & got barn ready to thresh PM Machine came right after dinner we got word that JB was very bad I & Nancy went before 100 to see him we found him very sick the Dr Came Just as we got there & said he was no better he spoke to us but is weak the Machine run very well W. very very fine & Cler, sharp Air white frost last night 16 threshed got done about 3 PM about - mixed grain {blank space} Barley & {blank space} oats W. white frost last night fine Cler today Herman's Lydia & Harvey Came yesterday Morning Lydia helped us yesterday & today Thanksgiving day 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron Except J he has a bad Cold remarks & sermon on St Mat 7 C 7 to 14 V by Br C Danl's & Marty Davids & Hermans were here to dinner W. quite Cold raw E wind quite fine & Cler 18 A went to help Benj'ns thresh but there was a Casting broke on the Blower & they had to sent to Toronto for a new one so A dug at the drain at Benj'n J & Henry drew in our feed Corn & Henry brought home big load of Chop I took 5 bags Oats to Davids this morning Peter's brought Amos Weber & wife from Woolwich to dinner W. very fine East wind not strong heard today that JB was a little better yesterday 19 A helped Benj'n thresh AM AM he worked at the drain PM J & Henry worked at Box stall AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1904 I & Nancy went to J Cober's to dinner we bought some Honey off them W. rather Cloudy all day East wind PM Mild 24 D Burkholder's son Joseph Came this Morning with the Sad news that my Dear friend John F Burkholder died yesterday about 4 PM Funeral tomorrow at 1/2 past 9 to 8th Con (Wideman) I & J & Henry went to tell the friends AM A went with Thomas to funeral of J Larkins wife She was burned to death on Monday PM her Clothes Caught fire at the stove she lived till night in great Misery Boys Chored PM W. Cloudy NE wind some squaals of snow toward evening 25 I & Nancy A & Henry went in spring waggon to Funeral of Johnny Burkholder service at the house by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat 24 C 44 V by C Gayman A Mr Wallace a Baptist spoke too W. a sharp wind from the north Cloudy AM Cler PM J took Cream & Chored there were a good many at the funeral we went back to the house of mourning for dinner 26 Boys dug a drain for Thomas J went to David's for some Chop AM he & Henry began a Job on 11th Con PM drawing some stones into a hole & Cleaning out ditch. W. fine Cler, Cold Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St J part of 14 C by C Gayman no visitors Elias's were here awhile PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1904 Dec with their Baby Boy Franklin W. sharp N wind some snow in the Air AM the ground is not Covered This is the 40th Anniversary of my Fathers death 28 Boys burned big brush heap where Elder bush was in Calf Pasture then A & Henry sawed up limb wood in old bush J brought home some Chop AM then he went to Markham PM & got 2 Teeth Pulled & got filled W. Cler Sharp 8 above Zero this morning 29 Henry helped Anne wash AM they Chored PM I & Nancy went to Thomas Dillers to dinner W. a squaal of snow last night ground white this Morning Cloudy all day but soft, snow all gone 30 A & Henry drew home limb wood from old bush & cut up some of it J & Nancy went to Br inlaw Enos's Grandmother is quite smart. I have bad Cough so J went with Nancy. W. sharp NW wind Cler Dec 1 Henry helped Thomas Clean Wheat all day Jess Burkholder helped A saw Poles in old bush (Jess cannot stand the dust) J went tending Machine in Hermans place they are at J Murisons W. sharp & Cler NW wind 2 J went threshing they Came to Pilkeys after dinner A & Henry Cut some Poles then drew them home 3 or 4 good loads A helped Pilkeys thresh PM Henry helped Anne Paper Pantry & Piled some wood in shed W. quite Cold Cler 3 J went threshing A helped Pilkeys thresh AM Henry took grist to Davids AM A & Henry put apples down Cellar out of Old Kitchen PM I took Susanna to Elias's AM W. Cler sharp Sunday 4 A Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Altona Br N's JD's Benj'ns & Thomas's & home family were here to dinner W. fine Cler sharp it has been {second page} Dec 1904 pretty Cold the last 3 or 4 days down to below 10 deg above in the morning about 2 at noon, this morning it was about 15 dge above. at noon about 28 5 Henry brought home grist A put some Hoops on meat tubs AM they Cut up old stable rubbish PM Herman Came to stay all night the Machine is at Phennils W. Cloudy rather milder 6 Boys cut up some Pine stumps on 5th Con & brought home a load AM they Chored & Cleared up shop ready to Butcher tomorrow W. Cler Milder 7 Kille 3 pretty big hogs for our own use & 3 light ones for Toronto Flavius & Fanny Benj'n & Fanny & Elias helped W. very fine strong wind awhile PM not Cold. Calm tonight 8 Henry helped Anne Clean Kitchen & finished papering Pantry J Chored A went to Toronto 3 Pigs $7.00 per Cwt 318 lbs 2 Barrels Lard Picked Snow Apples $1.25 per Bl 2 Bls Fallen Kings $1.00 per Bl W. strong W wind all day squaals of snow at times not so Cold 9 J & Henry went to Markham & went to David's to dinner then went to sale at Balsdon's on the 9th Con Markham A Chored Jimmie Armstrong was here to see sick Cow the one that J bought at Spence's sale one Cow was loose in the stable & we think she hurt her W 8 above Zero this Morning about 16 at noon Cler this is Nancy's 65th Birthday 10 Boys Chored Henry went for Armstrong this Morning he Came after dinner. Cow worse W. 3 above Zero this Morning 8 through the day Calm Cler. the Japs have Closed up on Port Arthur so that they have Battered and sunk the Russian fleet in the harbour </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 1904 there has been a Terrible loss of life Sunday 11 at home all day Flavius & family were here to dinner Armstrong Came to see the Cow she is still living about the same W. 8 above this Morning getting Milder dry snow all day about an inch & a half on the ground 12 Henry helped Benj'n Butcher a 600 hog A helped till she was hung up J went AM to tell Armstrong that the Cow is about the same A took a grist to Davids PM I went with him to Flavius W. Milder some snow there are a few sleighs running but the snow is light & dry 13 A & Anne helped Flavius Kill Hogs Henry took grist Chop to Whitevale. (David can do very little water low) & he went to Armstrong to tell Jimmie that the cow is dead J went to look for Foxes saw none W. 8 above this morning 10 above all day a few in dry snow last night Herman came to stay all night 14 A Henry & Anne Picked 14 Geese J took cream & got Chief & Billy shod AM Davids were here to supper W. Milder fine & Cler 15 A went to Hermans & done some Beamfilling he took Anne & Flavius Fanny to Locust Hill they went to Toronto he Came that way & brought them home this evening J went to Markham AM to get a Tooth filled Henry went to Toronto 14 Geese 182 lbs @ 10 1/2 cts lb 3 Bals Apples $1.25 for snows $1.12 1/2 for fallen Kings & red Pippens Elias's were here to dinner they left the Children & went to Markham W. fine not very Cold {second page} Dec 1904 the roads are a mixture of dry snow & dust 16 Boys took a fat Heifer to the Old Lewis farm we sold her to E Lewis @ $38. they also drove a fat Cow with her that Lewis bought & she was left here they opened the silo & Chored PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cler quite Mild PM 17 A & henry Cut & split some Pine roots on 5th Con AM they drew home 2 loads PM J got horse Billy shod & brought home a bag of salt from Ceder Grove AM he went looking for foxes PM saw none W. W. fine quite mild Sunday 18 at home Elias's were here to dinner with their Baby boy Franklin J Henry & Anne went to B Dillers to supper W. Mild East wind 19 A & Henry brought a load of Pine tonight roots AM J helped Anne wash & took Susanna to Elias's this Morning & brought her home this evening A & J Battened the silo Building PM Henry brought home some Chop from Davids PM W. mild squaals of snow 20 A & Henry went to cut Pine roots Came home before dinner snow stopped them A went to help J Boyd thresh for Benj'n PM Peter Jacob & Elizabeth brought Mary Rittenhouse from Clinton they were here all PM W. snow from south East about all day Mild Herman got his finger smashed at Smiths to Machine he Came here & J took him home he went in Cutter 21 Henry helped Boyd thresh AM then he helped Scott for Benj'n PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 1904 A went to help run machine in Hermans Place at Scotts all day J Anne & Nancy Picked 7 Geese AM he went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine & Cler 5 above this Morning milder through the day fair sleighing 22 A went threshing Henry & Nancy went to Markham AM J & Henry Chored PM W. fine a little squaaly awhile AM quite Mild PM 23 A went threshing Henry took 20 bags Chop to Whitevale & brought it back again AM they Chored PM W. began to thaw through the night sleighing gone, blowed up Cold this evening 24 A went threshing J & Henry Cut up som Pine roots AM Henry went to Ceder Grove PM Benj'ns Wilfred was here all day W. quite Cold all day raw NE wind Sunday Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 2 C by Br C Joseph Burkholder & John Heatnole from Virginia were here to dinner W. bitter Cold NE wind a few snow flurries 26 Our whole family were home to Goose roast W. quite sharp Air from NE Cloudy the boys all went after dinner to Benj'ns while he done his Chores when they Came back Pilkeys family were on Our Pond & they were Playing Hockey one of them struck J on the Eye we Telephoned for Dr he Came {second page} Dec 1904 Jan 1905 the Eye Ball was struck & is pretty sore 27 A went to thresh Came home after dinner didn't thresh Henry helped Thomas's Clean some grain J has to Keep in the house Dr said he should keep in today it feels some better W. strong East wind rain all day 28 A went to thresh Came home again Henry Chored J's Eye is doing well Henry helped Anne wash AM W. very strong west wind last night & all day Cold. Squaals of snow 29 A went to thresh Came home after dinner they threshed a few hours too windy Henry took J to Markham to Dr he says his Eye is doing well W. strong W wind rather Milder very slippery & Icy a great Many people falling & breaking their limbs 30 A went threshing Henry got Horses Chief & Bill sharped AM he took 12 bags Chop to David's PM J took Susanna to Benj'ns this morning & brought her home this evening W. Milder Cloudy 31 A went threshing Henry Chored AM he helped Thomas's thresh PM J brought home Chop & went to Ceder Grove PM W. soft Ice gone Thomas's Man Jesse Burkholder was Coming home from Toronto yesterday the Team ran away & one horse was Killed Sunday Jan 1st 1905 at home Br C's were here to dinner A Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Altona W. mild & Cler AM Cloudy PM 2 A went to Build a foundation wall for Henhouse for Jim Murison Henry helped Benj'n AM J helped Anne wash then he went to Thomas Dillers & bought 7 sheep @ $26.00 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 1905 he & Henry brought them home PM W. Cloudy slight rain PM a few squaals of snow Colder this evening 3 A went to J Murison's this morning to work at the wall but it was too Cold then Boys Chored AM Henry helped Thomas's thresh PM Benj'ns & Nancy Grove were here to dinner W. 4 above Zero this Morning 10 above at noon Colder this evening Herman is going with the Machine again he came to stay all night news Came today that Port Arthur fell on New Years day 4 Henry helped Thomas thresh AM A helped about an hour Henry helped Flavius PM A helped at Flavius's PM for Bob Milroy J Chored W. Zero this Morning up to 17 PM J went with Flavius to take the Cream AM 5 Boys Chored Henry went to Markham PM W. 4 above Zero this morning 8 above today sharp East wind A Henry & Anne went to Thomas Dillers this evening 6 Henry went to David Reesor's to learn to run the Chopping Mill David has to go to Toronto on Jury next week & he wants Henry to run the Mill A helped Taylor's thresh J went to Ceder Grove AM W. strong East wind & snow all day not fast (milder 7 Boys Chored A took Cream with spring waggon I went with him to Br S's W. snow last night & all AM Cloudy & a little snow PM rather Mild there is plenty of snow for sleighing Sunday 8 I & Nancy went to M Barkeys to dinner A Henry & Anne went to Johnny Reesors to dinner U Drudge & family were here to supper W. very fine winter day, very fine sleighing. 9 Henry went to run Davids Chopping Mill {second page} Jan 1905 David went on Jury J helped Anne wash AM A went to ask hands to get up wood for AB's I spoke to David Reesor for some Pine roots & fallen wood on Saturday Ja & A & Benj'n went with our team Flavius & Elias Barkey Came with teams Thomas helped load they drew 5 big loads W. very fine AM snow awhile PM 10 Boys Chored A took bags Chop to Davids AM Br in law Peters widow Mary & her Son Leonard were here to dinner W. strong NW wind last night & today not very Cold More Calm tonight Some drifts 11 A fixed our Goat Robe it was torn in places J Chored W. Cloudy AM snow from East PM 12 Boys Chored & shoveled snow AM the brought home Chop & a big load of roots W. quite foggy AM Clerd up before noon strong NW wind towards evening Herman Came to stay all night J took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM 13 Boys Chored AM A drew a load of gravel from J Laughlins for Alf Ineson PM J & Anne went to Ceder Grove PM I went with A o AB's & Elias's W. sharp fine Cler 14 A drew a load of gravel for Ineson AM J Chored. A took grist 8 bags to Davids PM Henry is getting along well running the Mill but the water is very low. J went to Markham PM & got 1 Tooth pulled and 1 filled W. 3 below Zero this morning about 8 above through the day Sunday 15 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. wind from west some squaals of snow pretty Cold 10 or 12 above 16 Henry went to run Davids Mill J helped Anne wash AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 1905 A Chored AM he drew gravel 2 loads from Collin's Pit on sideroad between Br C's McCreights there is a grant of $40.00 J went to Ceder Grove PM W. strong W wind not very Cold 17 J drew 4 loads gravel A & Anne helped M Barkeys & Elias's to Butcher W. Cloudy & west wind AM not Cold very fine & Cler PM Br inlaw Enos Hoovers were here to dinner 18 A drew 1 load gravel this morning then they began to get a load of Apples ready J took 15 bags Chop to Whitevale PM they could not do it A filled 8 Barrels Apples J went to Ceder Towards evening W. Milder snow PM 19 A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM he brought grist from Whitevale PM J went to Ceder Grove PM W. some rain last night Cloudy Mild 20 A went to Toronto 7 Barrels Spies 1 Barrel Spitzenburgs Spies $1.75 Spits $1.00 1 1/2 doz Eggs 30 cts per Doz J & Anne went to Daniels J went to E Hiserys sale W. very very fine good sleighing to Toronto 21 A Chored J took Susanna to Elias's AM J went to Turner's sale PM A took Horse Bay Billy to Armstrongs to get some Medicine for him PM W. Cloudy Mild squaals of snow Sunday 22 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat part of 8 C by C Burkholder Herman's were here to dinner JD's young folks & Peter's young folks were here to supper W. very very fine winter day 23 J went to look for Foxes saw none A helped Anne wash AM he Chored PM {second page} Jan 1905 Jesse Reesor from Toronto was here to supper W. 3 above Zero this morning Calm milder today very good sleighing 24 J Chored A went with Benj'n's team to help bring threshing Machine from J Pikes to Thomas Gower farm W. Mild More or less snow all day 25 A went this morning to help Thomas thresh at Gowers didnt thresh too windy & Cold J took cream in Thomas's place they Chored PM W a very strong NE wind all day the snow that fell yesterday is blowing 8 above Zero this Morning going down 3 above tonight The Provincial Elections Came off today 26 Boys Chored A walked to Ceder Grove AM he brought the Globe with the results of the Election The Ross Government is defeated by 40 of a Minority Henry came home at noon the weather is so Cold & the water is so low he was afraid if he would run the Mill the race would fill with Ice. Herman Came to stay all night W. 7 below Zero this morning about 10 above tonight Strong N wind all day the east & west roads are badly drifted 27 A took 20 bags Chop to Whitevale & got it done AM Henry went to Chop a little had to quit they Chored PM W. pretty Cold, west wind 28 A & Henry helped to Move the Machine from Gowers to NB's they shoveled snow they had 3 teams on the thresher the Engine had enough to do to draw the Tank it was after 200 when they go to NB's W. pretty Cold strong wind Sunday 29 at home J A & Anne went to Elias's to supper W. pretty sharp Air Cloudy </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 1905 Feb 30 J helped Anne wash. A & Henry shoveled snow on Scarboro Townline AM J & Nancy went to Markham PM A & Henry hitched up Mare Bell rising 3 years old she went wll they drove her with Mare Jennie W. quite fine 31 Boys Chored AM A & Henry drove Mare Bell PM W. began to snow sometime last night snowed More or less all day a dry fluffy snow quite Calm & Mild about 4 in fell Feb 1 1905 J & Henry went to look for Foxes AM saw none. A fixed Harness AM. A took 16 bags Chop to Whitevale & left it there he & Henry drove Mare Bell. Mary & little ones were here to dinner. W. Cloudy day flurries of snow AM More Cler PM. Mild. Thomas called after supper with a New Come out Englishman that he has hired then are a great many Coming out wages are high Benj'n hired a Man @ $200 a year Candlemas day Feb 2 A & henry drove Mare Bell to Whitevale AM they done nothing PM Davids & Daniels were here to dinner W. fine Clear all day sharp Air NW 3 above this morning Amelia & Eva were here all day 3 Boys Chored A went to Ceder Grove PM W. 6 below Zero this morning 6 above through the day down again this evening 4 Henry brought Grist from Whitevale AM A & Henry drove Mare Bell PM W. 8 below this Morning 10 above at noon going down tonight fine & Cler all day Sunday 5 at home A Henry & Anne went to Benj'ns to dinner W. 4 above Zero this Morning sharp NE wind pretty strong PM began to snow from East toward evening {second page} Feb 1905 6 A & Henry took 9 live hogs to Locust Hill AM @ $5.25 per Cwt 1715 lbs they Chored PM I went to Trustee Meeting at Hebron Martin Barkey Albert Reesor & myself have been reelected we also took into Consideration the building of a wire fence around the Church Property W. about 4 or 5 in of fresh snow this morning Mostly in drifts squaals of snow at times not so cold 7 A & Henry helped Nancy & Anne to quilt I went out to Collect some Money to help Delos Reesor he has been unfortunate he lost one of his feet last summer & lost some money in an Agency Business. W. Cler Cold strong NW wind 8 A & Henry shoveled snow on Scarboro Townline & on 11th Con AM J helped Anne wash & went to Ceder Grove AM A & Henry went to Markham PM W strong East wind all day some snow PM not so Cold 9 A & Henry Elias & Joseph Barkey Cut up Pine stumps for AB's AM AB is hardly able to Cut ) A & Henry began to Cut stove wood in old bush PM J went out to Collect for Delos Reesor PM W. snow & wind last night Mild. thawing today 10 A & Henry Cut wood J collected a little AM A helped Flavius Cement the floor of his separator room Henry went Collecting PM J did not feel well W. fine Cler not Cold a raw NW wind 11 A & Henry Cut wood AM A helped Flavius fix separator stand & then Chored Henry went to Whitevale PM J went to Dr for medicine for Susanna PM W. Cler Zero this Morning Milder today I went as far as Benj'ns with Henry Sunday 12 all at home all day W. snow. snow from East all day pretty fast wind not strong, not cold quite mild towards evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb 1905 13 Boys Chored & shoveled snow around the house AM J & A took grist 12 bags to Whitevale PM they bought a Cutter & Buggy off B Ellison $36.00 Cash for Cutter & $76.00 on or before Mar 1st for the Buggy Henry & Anne went to Ceder Grove PM W. pretty Cold Cler sharp wind from NW some drifts in East & west roads 14 A & Henry cut wood awhile Came home too Cold A walked to Ceder Grove before dinner they Chored PM W. 8 deg below Zero this Morning Strong NW wind all day barly 2 above at noon 9 above this evening 15 A started to take Cream turned back at Ceder Grove roads blocked. They Chored today W. Cold strong wind from West, not far above Zero all day 16 A & henry cut wood AM Henry went to Markham A Chored PM E Lewis & H Hibbert were here to dinner Herman came to stay all night they intend to thresh at NB's tomorrow W. pretty Cold strong W wind all day 17 A helped NB's thresh Henry Chored & went to Ceder Grove AM he split some wood in the bush PM W. strong W wind and some squaals of snow the roads are badly blocked the Baker did not Come this week Henry brought some bread from Markham yesterday Herman Came to stay all night 18 A took a calf that we sold to E Lewis's @ $9.00 to Littles (formerly Lewis's farm) he also took 2 Calves for Benj'n & 1 for Bob Milroy & a sheep for FMcCreight Benj'n & Bob went along Henry went with Thomas to take the Cream, roads were bad. AM A & Henry took 850 lbs hay to Lapp Bro's @ $7.00 per ton PM I & J helped shovel & fix up Meeting house PM W. fine & Cler pretty near Zero this morning 14 at noon {second page} Feb 1905 Some West wind but not so strong Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 8 C by Br C Elias's Daniels & Marty & Benj'ns man George Patenden were here to dinner & NB's boys to supper W. fine & Cler sharp near Zero this Morning Milder today 20 A & Henry Cut wood AM A went to Bee getting up Ice on Br S's Pond for Kennedys PM Henry Chored W. Milder thawing PM 21 A & Henry Cut Ice J took grist Chop to Milnes AM A & Henry drew Ice to Flavius PM we help him to fill his house & get a share W. mild Cloudy thawing PM young folks met here this evening to Eat Apples & Popcorn 22 Henry went to Markham then went to Daniels to dinner he Called at Enos's to see Grandmother she is pretty well J & A Chored W. snow from East almost turned to rain. PM Cloudy quite foggy PM 23 Boys Chored J took Anne to Carpet rug sowing Bee at M Barkeys W. soft light full of snow nearly all day Mild 24 A & henry cut wood AM Henry helped Flavius draw in hay stack PM W. very fine Cler Mild day J & A cleaned some Timothy seed PM 25 A & Henry cut wood all day W. Cloudy at times but a very fine day Mild Sunday 26 at home A Susanna & Anne went to M Barkeys to dinner W. fine but a sharp NW air there was a heavy frost on the Trees a few Mornings through the week 27 A & Henry took 8 live hogs 1540 lbs to Markham for Hornshaw @ $8.25 per Cwt AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1905 Mar they filled 6 Barrels with King Apples PM W. quite fine, sharp 8 above this Morning 26 above today 28 J & A took 1180 lbs Hay to Lapps @ $7.00 per ton Henry Picked 8 Roosters AM A helped Thomas Clean Oats J & Henry took a Calf to M Barkeys to get it dressed PM W. very fine thawing some March 1 Henry helped Thomas Clean Oats awhil AM A took Cream Henry took grist Chop to Whitevale PM & Paid B A Ellison for new Buggy A went to Bobby Milroys Sawing Bee PM W. very fine Cler there has been terrible fighting in the far East for the last 10 days. The Japs are having the best of it 2 Henry & Nancy went to Markham & to Enos's to See Grandmother she is quite well they went to JH Ramer's to dinner A went to Toronto (Flavius went with him) he took 6 Barrels King Apples @ $1.75 per Bl 1 Calf 81 bls @ 9 cts per lb 4 pair Roosters @ 1 pair hens 67 lbs 14 cts per lb 4 doz Eggs 30 cts per dozen W. a very very fine day very fair sleighing to Toronto 3 J went with Flavius up into Markham to look at some Horses Flavius would buy a team then they went to Pearsons sale on 4th Con Scarboro A & Henry Chored AM they went to sale PM J bought a Pair of Breechings @ $1.35 a Horse rake near new @ $16.00 Paid Cash $15.50 Mary & Children were here all PM Elias was at sale W. very fine Mild thawing 4 A & henry took 1170 lbs hay to Kennedys @ $8.00 per ton AM they brought home Horse rake from Pearson's PM W. a little snow last night strong wind today Sunday 5 Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans we were at home Isaac Reesor's {second page} Mar 1905 family Flavius & family & Elias's & family were here to dinner Benj'n & family Came PM W. very fine 6 A & Henry cut down trees in Old bush AM they chored PM Herman & Lydia were here to dinner W. Cler, fine sharp. Terrible fighting going on in the East the last 5 or 6 days 100,000 Killed & wounded on both sides. The Japs are having the best of it so far 7 A trimmed up some trees AM he went to J Malcoms sawing Bee PM Henry drove to Halfway House & went to Toronto J Chored W. mild Cloudy PM 8 A took Cream Henry went to Markham AM he took Train & went to Stouffville & was back to Markham at about 1100 he was home soon after dinner J went to Walkers sale on 5th Con Scarboro with Benj'n A & Henry helped Anne Clean Clothes room off Kitchen PM W. soft snow awhile AM fine Cler PM 9 J took Susanna to Dr AM she is not so sell A went to Stouffville Market got 5 bags Potatoes @ 75 cts I & Nancy went with him to C Burkholders staid till he Came back then he took us to Hermans to dinner bought 5 bags. Up to date, Potatoes off Herman @$1.00 per bag for seed Henry went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM W. fine Cler this Morning Misty awhile AM Cler again. Cloudy towards evening the Japs gained a great victory over the Russians 10 A & Henry cut down trees AM Henry Chored & A took grist Chop to Whitevale & J went to Petch's Sale with Thomas PM W. raw March wind Calm this evening 11 A took Cream AM Henry went to John Milroys sawing Bee PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1905 A & J went to Bee to draw stumps from Davids for AB's there were 5 teams & brought a load each W. Cler Sharp air Sunday 12 I & Nancy went to Benj'ns to dinner Elais's were here awhile PM W. Cler Sharp air 13 J & A took 10 live hogs 1990 lbs to Markham for Homeshaw @ $5.60 per Cwt AM A went to Pilkeys Sawing Bee J & Henry took 5 sheep to M Barkeys to get dressed PM W. sharp 6 above this morning over 20 at noon very fine a little snow at noon MN was here to dinner Awful fighting in the East Mukden taken by the Maps half of Czars army destroyed 14 J & Henry Chored AM J went to Burks sale on 7th Con Pickering & Henry took a fat Cow to E Lewis's old farm @ $33.00 A went to Toronto 5 Carcasses Mutton @ 8ct about 60 lbs each 1 Bal King Apples $2.00 8 doz Eggs 20 cts 6 sheepskins $1.50 each except 1 fallen one @ 50 cts W. very fine he went with sleigh very fine roads S Lehmans here to dinner 15 A brought a load of Sand from Whitevale for M Barkeys J & Henry Chored AM Henry went to Markham J took Nancy to AB's awhile PM Abe is not so well A Chored PM Elias's were here this evening W. very fine Cler 16 Chored AM A & Henry went in Henrys new cutter I & Nancy & J went in other Cutter AM went with Joseph Barkey we all went to Menno Burkholders to see Henry Married to Menno's daughter Sarah W. Mild Cloudy all AM began to snow slowly & light W wind very heavy for a while help up about 2 PM very fine Coming home {second page} Mar 1905 Flavius & Benj'ns done our evening Choreds Mary was here with Susanna Henry & Sarah intend to go n a trip to Stayner tomorrow Morning 17 A & J Chored A went to Ceder Grove AM Davids were here to dinner he & boys went to J & R Clarks sale on Pickering Townline PM W. quite fine & Mild thawing some J bought 2 Heifers about 2 yr Old @ $24.00 each Russell stays till Sunday 18 J & A brought the Heifers home AM they Chored PM W. Mild some drizzle AM rain at times PM foggy this evening Sunday 19 all went to meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 14 C by Br C Widow Ann Barkey & Aunt Lizzy Burkholder & Davids & Marty were here to dinner A & Anne went to NB's to supper W. Mild Cloudy the snow is soft roads bad 20 A helped Anne wash AM J walked to Ceder Grove AM he went to Peter Reesor's PM and traded one of the Hiefers that he bought for a 2 yr old newly Calved Hiefer & we gave $8.00 boot W. fine Cler thawing 21 A Chored J went to Meeting of Shareholders of threshing Machine & Davids Chopping Mill there was a Dividend of $22.00 & they Kept $60.00 in hand for next years expenses Henry & Sarah Came home from their Trip we expect they will stay here all summer We put the Pork into the Garret W. Cloudy Mild thawing 22 Boys Chored AM J went to Saml Shanks sale at Whitevale (Jacobs sone) Henry went to Ceder Grove PM he & Sarah went to Elias's to supper </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1905 I walked to AB's & to Elias's PM AB is quite poor the Dr says he is wearing down he sits in his Chair & sleeps he rests very bad at night W. Mild thawing the roads are very very bad the snow is deep & soft there are no waggon tracks yet 23 I & J helped Jack up Meeting house floor it had settle down a little in the Centre A & Henry went to help Cut up pine stumps at AB's PM W fine mild Cler thawing Creek very high A & Henry Oiled a Double sett of Harness AM 24 A took some things to family of English Immigrants living in David's house they are Poor then he took sow to Flavius & went to Ceder Grove AM Henry went to Kennedys sawing Bee PM W. soft thawing rather Cloudy Rouge very high sleighing going Air turned NW it has been E over a week 25 Boys Chored AM J & A went to Beckets to sale on the old Teenie Ramer farm PM W. very fine & warm they went to sale in spring waggon Sunday 26 at home all day W. dull drizzly rain at times snow going 27 J & A took a sow to Flavius then they went to Menno Reesor's & bought a Hiefer about fat @ 23.00 Henry Came home about 10 AM Sarah stayed he helped Flavius draw in a Haystack PM J & A cut some Pine roots on 5th Con PM W. very fine & Cler snow going very fast we Tapped 2 trees in the dooryard last week the sap does not run much 28 Boys drew one load roots AM Henry got Mares Minne & Jennie shod on front feet & Brought small load PM J took horse grey Billy to Armstrongs PM he is turning blind {second page} Mar 1905 April in one Eye W. quite warm snow nearly gone 29 J took Cream with spring waggon A & Henry Cut up Apple limbs for wood W. Cler 58 deg 30 J & Anne went to Markham A fixed Harness Henry worked in bush AM they took 17 bags Oats to Elias's that we borrowed from them in the full they want them for seed W. Cler partly Cloudy AM quite warm 31 Boys Chored cut feed & Hitched Mare Minnie & Bell to big Waggon & brought our Democrat waggon home from W Trans it was left there in the fall when they threshed the boys had it to take the big rope A went to Flavius sawing Bee PM J went to W Scotts for 5 Bus Goose Wheat @ 90 cts Henry split wood in bush PM W. quite warm Cler, rather Cloudy PM April 1 A helped to Move G Gower's to the Old PL Barkey farm with team J took Cream with Grey Billy & Democrat Elias Called to say that little Alma is sick I walked down Henry took Nancy with Mare Minnie Alma was sleeping so I went to see John Clark he was taken with a stroke a few months ago his left side is paralyzed he is bedfast but Can eat & rest well we staid to dinner at Elias's awoke & seemed quite better W. fine Cler quite warm roads drying Sunday 2 at home A & Anne went to Elias's after dinner Alma quite well they went to Flavius after supper W. quite fine & Cler sap runing Henry went to Menno Burkholder's last night & stays till tomorrow White frost last night 3 A made a window framer for Old Boxstall Henry & Sarah Came before dinner Henry went to F McCreights </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1905 Sawing Bee PM J & Anne went to Markham PM J got 5 new upper Teeth Anne got some filled W. strong East wind began to rain after dark, sap runing we are boiling on the stove we mix some sugar 4 A fixed single Harness Henry trimmed some trees in bush AM Josepth Burkholder Came this Morning to tell that Barbara Barkey Died yesterday evening will be buried tomorrow 1/2 past 1.00 PM I & J went AM to tell the friends we had about a dozen hands sawing wood PM Mary & Children were here too W. pretty Cloudy AM warm Cler PM 5 Boys split wood in bush AM Henry Sarah & Anne went to Funeral of Barbara Barkey at Wideman's PM J & A went to Benj'n Stover's sale (Christians son on the old Homestead) W. quite warm & Cler. I have bad cough 6 A & Henry Oiled sett double Harness J & Anne went to Markham AM A helped NB's cut feed PM J ganged in furrows PM W. Cool Herman Came to stay all night they took Machine to J Murisons to thresh Clover 7 Boys Cleaned seed grain I & Nancy went to Br S's AM his wife is sick W. very raw Cold air A went to Jess Burkholders sawing Bee PM White frost last night sap running today Herman came to stay all night 8 A got Horse Chief shod on front feet J & Henry Chored AM Henry took grist Chop to Davids & got Mare Bell shod on fore feet PM A went to Elias's sawing Bee PM W. frost last night Cler Mild today Herman was here to supper they Cut feed at Thomas's awhile & Cleaned the Boiler Sunday 9 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner A & Anne & Elias's went to Davids to dinner Henry & Sarah went to B Dillers to dinner {second page} April 1905 & to JD's to supper W. Cool wind this Morning warm & fine through the day roads very good they were not bad when the snow went away this is Grandmother Hoover's 89th Birthday. 10 A & henry grubbed awhile behind Cider House till rain stopped them Henry helped Thomas's Clean Oats awhile PM J went to Scotty in Scarboro for 1 1/2 Bus Red Clover seed @ $8.00 per Bus W. cloudy began to rain about 8 Oc. rained off & on till about noon 11 Boys Chored J sowed a little more than a Bus spring Wheat south of grave yeard before dinner A & Henry sowed Mixed grain south of bush PM I went to Br S's AM his wife is no better I took Susanna to Elias's this evening left her there W. Cooler 12 A took load of Oats to Locust Hill for Thomas Henry helped Flavius Cut wood J Chored till about 10.00 then he Grubbed in big field they began to work at Seeding PM I & Nancy started after dinner & went to Davids & staid all night W. fine Cler some frost last night 13 we went to Daniels to dinner we Called at Br inlaw Enos's to see Grandmother she was not at home, so we Came home Called at Br S's his wife is no better W. frost last night Boys began at seeding at 10:00 14 Boys sowed field behind Cider house with Oats & J harrowed Knoll they sowed it with Mixed grain yesterday they worked some in big field W. rather Cloudy & Cool Herman's Called AM Jac Wideman was here to dinner he Cleaned our Clock a little snow in the air 15 J & Henry took 2 Basswood logs to SM on Trucks A Soled Boots awhile they went on the fields awhile before dinner </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1905 then they finished Sowing Big field with Oats till evening w. sharp frost last night some squaals of snow PM Half yearly Conference was held at Hebron PM I was not there Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman Pre C Burkholder & wife Widow Mary Burkholder (Johny's widow) & Nancy Grove Matty Burkholder George Cober & John Brillinger & his wife Ada Hare were here to dinner Flavius & Family were here after supper W. a Cold strong NW wind squaals of snow AM sap running. 17 J & Susanna went to Markham AM I helped girls wash awhile AM didn't finish A & Henry & Benj'n & his Man Pulled down the line fence between us & them we intend to build itu up again W. strong NW wind a little snow on the ground this morning sap running well. 18 A & Henry helped Benj'n & his Man finished laying up & staking the fence they tied the stakes with wire J got Horse Grey Billy shod all round AM he helped at fence PM the sap ran well W. strong Cold NW wind there has been a hard frost every night lately 19 Boys Cut up rubbish behind Cider house & drew it into woodshed AM they worked in NW Corner field PM Made it ready to sow W. Cler, froze last night strong W wind the frost was not quite all out PM quite warm PM 20 Boys worked at seeding sowed NW Corner field with Oats & began south of Orchard sowing with Barley Henry rolled in big field till after 4 PM a slight rain stopped them J brought Susanna home from Elias's after supper she was there a few days {second page} April 1905 W. warmer Cloudy the wheat Came out well this spring but it needs a good warm rain Good Friday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy & J they staid with Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mark part of 15th C by Br C no visitors Benj'ns were here all PM Henry & Sarah went to M Barkeys to supper W. a fine steady rain last night turned to snow this morning snowed steady from NE till noon Cloudy PM some flurries towards evening ground all white cool 22 A got Horses Chief & Billy 6 shoes set AM they chored the rest of the day W. very fine & Cler snow all gone except a little behind fences Easter Sunday 23 I & Nancy & Susanna went to JD's to dinner A & Anne went to Davids Ester is sick with La Grippe & Influenza Henry & Sarah went to Meeting at Altona W. a beautiful Cler Easter day Easter Monday 24 A took Cream we have to take it on Monday & Friday now. they filled 4 Barrels & 9 Baskets with Apples & they sowed about a bag of Barley below orchard PM & fixed some board fence on Pickering Town line W. Cloudy AM Cler PM Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here to dinnner 25 A went to Toronto 4 Barrels Russets @ $1.75 & $1.50 9 Baskets apples 25 cts each for 6 .15 cts for Johnston apples J & Henry Rolled after 10:00 there was some frost last night 26 Boys finished rolling they also finished seeding east of graveyard </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1905 A slight frost last night fine & Cler today I & Nancy went to Br S's AM his wife is up in the Rocking Chair I & Benj'ns Wilfred went fishing back of Ceder Grove PM Caught 22 Chubs 27 A & Henry helped Women make garden J rolled Wheat & harrowed in root field I went to Ceder Grove AM & to M Barkeys & Elias's PM W a very fine Cler warm day 28 J helped Benj'n at seeding with team AM A took Cream Henry dug in garden AM A & Anne went to Markham PM A got some Medicine he is not well they Called at Davids Esther is some better. J Plowed & harrowed a strip in root field PM. W. very fine Cler day 29 Chored & Planted 5 drils Potatoes in west end of root field AM Boys trimmed raspberries bushes in back garden & I went to Ceder Grove PM J went to W Clods this evening & bought 4 doz Suckers @ 30 cts per doz they have been Catching them last 3 or 4 weeds & there has been no rain to raise the Creek since the snow is gone W. quite warm a fine shower last night a little thunder drizzly awhile AM Strong NW wind Sunday 30 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Mat part of 18th by C Burkholder (Br C was not there has bad cold umfrage) went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner Called at David & Esther is getting better {second page} April 1905 May A & Anne went to Herman's to dinner Flavius & family were here with J & Susanna to dinner W. fine shower last night mostly Cler today strong NW wind Cool May 1 A & Henry Plowed Corn ground J helped girls wash AM (I helped awhile) he Plowed PM A Mended Boots W. sharp frost last night fine Cler today 2 I & A Anne & Sarah helped scrub Meeting house till after 10:00 J & Henry Plowed awhile in root ground they Chored PM W. some frost this morning began to snow after Breakfast turned to rain before dinnner drizzly at times PM ground white for awhile all gone tonight 3 Henry helped girls Clean house J & A Plowed in root field AM J Plowed A & henry Picked 9 Roosters & filled 4 Barrels Apples PM W. showery awhile AM a few more fine showers & distant thunder PM 4 A went to Joseph Groves for 5 sewer pipes J & Henry Chored & put Manure on raspberries bushes AM J & Nancy went to Markham & to Daniels (Enos Ramer is very sick) They Called to see Grand Mother she is well A & Henry put sewer pipes across lane PM W. Cloudy AM fine Cler PM East wind 5 Henry worked at Benj'ns J Chored I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner A went to Toronto 4 Barrels Apples 3 Russets 1 M{illegible} @ $1.75 for Bals 9 Roosters 52 bls @ 15cts per lb 11 doz Eggs @ 13 cts he also took a lot of Chickens for Flavius & 1 Rooster for Benj'n W. a slight drizzle AM fine PM. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1905 there was a heavy rain last night after Midnight a few heavy Claps of thunder one struck an Elm tree quite near Elias's house 6 A worked at foundation wall at J Murisons AM J & Henry drew home 3 big loads of rubbish from line fence between us & Benj'ns AM they Chored PM W. Cloudy AM rain all PM Sunday 7 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Johny Reesor's to dinner A & Anne Henry & Sarah went to Thomas Diller's to dinner. W. rather Cloudy AM fine Cler PM strong NW wind 8 A worked at Murison's finished the wall & began to put the building on it its to be a Henhouse J & Henry went to Br S's to fish after Breakfast Clods Caught a few dozen suckers there on Saturday evening but there were none this morning so they went to Milnes & Caught 50 Flavius helped them W. fine AM a few showers PM windy A went for Jimmie Armstrong last evening Mare Jennie foaled on Thursday whe seemed to be sick but Jimmie says she is all right 9 A worked at Murisons Henhouse till 4 PM Herman's Lydia Came for him to take Herman's horse around this week Herman is not well J & Henry Chored & Made a enclosed yard in SW Corner of old Orchard for our Gander & one Goose that are Cross at some of the goslings Henry helped Benj'n Make fence PM Thomas took his English mand Will Price to Markham & had him examined by Dr Robinson {second page} May 1905 Squire Wilson & Lawyer Wilson as to his sanity they commited hime to Toronto Gaol he has been acting queer lately W. fine Cool Cler strong wind PM 10 Henry helped Benj'n at fence I & J & Henry Plowed in root ground PM A Came home with horse then they planted 6 more drills Potatoes Davids Came after supper Esther stays till Sunday W. quite fine 11 J & Henry Plowed in root field A Made a rail fence out of Ceder poles from gate that goes out of one barnyard inot the other there is a new gate at the SE Corner of the horse stables there are 8 Panels of pole fence between the two gates A left on the route to W Armstrongs about 3 PM W. fine AM Cloudy PM drizzly rain after 3 PM 12 J & Henry worked on root ground I brought seed Corn from Ceder Grove AM & they sowed it about 5 acres PM J wen to Meet A & brought him home{not struck through but rather erased} this evening but he did not come W. quite fine 13 J & Henry sowed the Mangels about {blank space} & J rolled some barley East of Orchard it is up nice but was too wet to roll any sooner W. quite fine I got a letter from Herman this evening stating that he is no better & that A will have to stay Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on Luke 22 & 23 C by Br C Lords Supper was Celebrated Menno Burkholder's & Matty Enos Nighswander & Mart & Daniels were here to dinner W. Cloudy began to rain about 8 AM rained till near noon rather Cloudy PM A Came home he went to Meeting but he had to go to Hermans again </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1905 15 J took 6 bags Barley to Davids & got it Chopped then they Carried the seed Potatoes out of the Cellar and Cut a lot. then they plowed in root ground PM W. warm, Clouds went around north all PM 16 J & Henry finished working root ground Henry brought a load of gravel for end of lane J Plowed AB's garden I & Nancy Called awhile at U Drudges then went to Hermans to dinner he is getting better then we went to Mary Burkholders to supper W. Cloudy this Morning Cler today Cloudy again a few heavy showers Coming home 17 J & Henry brought home some lumber from SM & brought a bag of salt from Ceder Grove they fixed the mouth of a drain & drew some dirt into a washout in field south of graveyard along Creek W. misty a while this Morning Cler awhile Cloudy towards evening drizzly rain after supper 18 Boys straightened up fences A helped till 3 PM then he went off with the horse Henry brought a load of gravel to barnyard gate from Collins Johny Reesors brought Bishop Paul Martin from Waterloo & wife (Elisabeth) & Amos Weber & wife W. Partly cloudy 19 Boys Planted Potatoes & drew 5 loads gravel into lane I brought Bushel Potatoes from M Barkeys & went to Ceder Grove AM W. fine Cler Cool NW wind 20 Henry & Sarah went to Menno Burkholders J worked on Turnip ground & drew 1 load gravel PM I took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM & took her to Elias's to stay all night W. fine Cool slight frost last night Sunday 21 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on 1st Corinthians 13 B by Bishop Paul Martin we went to Jac Widemans to dinner & to Saml Barkeys to supper. {on back cover} Henry & Sarah & J & Anne were in meeting too W. sharp & Cool NW wind. {back page cover} 304 lbs Barley to Dr Robertson 98 lbs 402 lbs April 22 1905 410 lbs Oats to M Barkey Paid T Reesor to Beef June 22 to 7 lbs @ 7 cts June 29th to 6 1/2 lbs @ 5 cts July 6 to 5. lbs @ 5 cts " 20 to 6 3/4 lb @ 7 cts " 27 to 8 1/2 bls @ 6 cts Aug 3 to 5 3/4 lbs @ 6 cts 466 lbs Oats from Flavius Sept 21st/05 464 lbs __ __ __ Sept 27/05 930 returned Jan 18th 1906 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> { Back Cover of Notebook - Coloured Painting Advertising Black Cat Shoe Dressing} THE ACKNOWLEDGED LEADER THE BLACK CAT (SHOE DRESSING) BLACK CAT SHOE DRESSING BAND BLACK CAT SHOE DRESSING THE NONSUCH MFG Co UNITED --> TORONTO<-- ALL THE PUSSY CATS IN TOWN BLACK CATS, GREY CATS WHITE & BROWN CEASE THEIR ARDENT LOVE CONFESSIONS TO SING THE PRAISE OF BLACK CAT DRESSING THE NONSUCH MANUFACTURING Co. 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Benjamin Reesor Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Front Cover of Notebook - Coloured Lithograph painting of St Bernard Dog} Faithful Friends St Bernard </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {inside cover} 77.2.17 {second page} Sept 1906 Private Journal of B.B. Reesor Sept 6 1906 A helped Benj'n J & Henry single plowed in field north of Meeting house. W. very fine warm, Cool Breeze 7 J & Henry plowed A helped Benj'n Anne went to Toronto W. 80 above Zero Cool breeze 8 J & henry plowed A helped Benj'n I went to Ceder Grove AM W. quite warm fair & Cler Cool Breeze Sunday 9 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 15 C by Jos Wismer went to Br inlaw John Hoover's to dinner W. quite warm 10 J & Henry finished plowing field north of meeting house A helped Pilkeys thresh I helped Anne wash AM W fine Cler warm 11 A took Cream then they dug some Potatoes they Chored PM Henry & Sarah went to Toronto on Trolleys, Johny Reesor's brought Menno Horst & wife & Moses Martin & wife from Waterloo they staid to supper W. very warm over 80 deg 12 Boys drawed dung into field East of dam W. quite warm 13 Boys drew dung & J took Cream AM A & Henry ganged East of dam PM W. warm AM a very heavy shower just aafter dark distant thunder the ground is well soaked fine & Cool PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept 1906 Hardware Widemans Man Haigh was here today & put Eavestroughs on our new Kitchen 14 A & Henry finished ganging field & then drew dung J Chored W. fine Cler Cool Mary & Children were here all PM & Elais Came to supper & staid too 15 A & Henry drew dung AM A helped A Dimma fill silo PM Henry & Benj'n went up to Markham PM to try & buy some Horses Henry bought a fine Mare off W. Raymond 4 year old @ $125.00 W. very fine Sunday 16 I & Nancy got Flavius Mare & went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 C by Br C Lords Supper was Celebrated went to Daniels to dinner Daniel is in bed with Rhumatic fever Called to see Grandmother she is well W. very fine Cler 17 J & Henry began single plowing behind barn A Helped W Tran fill silo today & helped Gordon Dimma PM W. fine Cler 18 A helped G Dimma finish silo till about 9:00 then they moved to Flavius A & Henry helped with team J Plowed W. very very warm & close {second page} Sept 1906 Dr Called at noon Susanna is not well S Lehman's here to dinner. 19 A helped Thomas with team filling silo J began Cutting Corn he got up at 4:00 he got done soon after dinner the Engine & Cutter Came after 4 began filling before 5 O it runs well W. warm Cler not so warm as yesterday Mary & the Children were here PM 20 Filled our Silo got done 1/2 past 10 Oc J Plowed I & A Cleaned out Cistern PM Henry helped W Pettry fill silo PM & they set up at Benj'ns this evening W. rather cloudy pretty warm slow drizzly rain tonight 21 Henry helped Benj'n finish filling silo before noon then he helped Thomas fill his on his other farm J & A Plowed PM W. quite warm didnt rain much last night Nancy & Anne went to Markham with Flavius Mare Rose 22 Boys drew dung Benj'n & his man helped with team AM & Benj'n helped with team till rain stopped them after 3 PM Peters Jacob helped to fill till rain came then they spread dung W. pretty warm fine heavy rain after 3 PM some thunder a little rain last night distant thunder </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept 1906 Sunday 23 at home Jesse Burkholders were here to dinner Thomas & whole family called after supper W. very fine & quite cool 24 J & A ganged down Manure in field East of dam Henry went to Markham AM J & A single plowed behind barn & Henry helped Thomas's draw in feed Corn PM W. very fine Cler & Cool Slight frost last night 25 A & Henry plowed J went to sale at old Long John Miller's Homestead PM I & Nancy went to Daniels he is improving slowly is still in bed W. very very fine & Cler 26 A & Henry finished drawing dung Benj'n helped AM with team A & Henry drew a few loads after dinnner then they spread dung PM J finished plowing behind barn W. Cloudy a slight shower before dinner some More at bedtime pretty warm 27 J & A Plowed down dung Henry finished spreading dung Menno Burkholders were here to dinner W. very fine & Cler this is my 70th Birthday 28 A & Henry plowed J went to M Nighswander & bought his old Mare Nellie 19 years Old for a driver for I & Nancy horse Billy is not able to go we Paid $15.00 for the Mare W. very very fine & Cler. {second page} Sept 1906 Oct 29 A & Henry Plowed between showers J Chored W. Cloudy quite showery a lot of rain Herman's Came to stay all night Sunday 30 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J (he has lame back) remarks by Levi Grove & Br C sermon on St Luke part of 7 C by C Burkholder Russell & Lewis Grove & Anne Ramer were here to dinner I & Nancy went to Henry Stovers to supper W. a very Cool N Wind fine Cler Oct 1 A & Henry pulled 16 drills Mangels J drew in 8 loads PM I helped Anne wash AM W very very fine a slight frost last night no damage 2 Boys drew in last of Mangels 31 loads I took Susanna to Elias's then I & Nancy went to Br N's to dinner W. very fine cool 3 J Plowed A helped Taylors fill silo AM & thresh PM Henry drew in Citrons Squash & Pumpkins then he took home this girl Stella Spragge AM he helped Plow PM they finished East of dam & began in NW Corner field W. cloudy awhile then Cler 4 A helped Taylors thresh J & Henry plowed J took Chop & got Horse Chief shod PM W. rather Cloudy & Misty began to rain slowly about 4 PM rainy at bedtime I brought Susanna home this morning from Elias's she is pretty smart. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1906 5 J A & Anne went to Davids Anne drove to Daniels J & A went to Markham after dinner Anne drove to Br inlaw Enos's & they Met her there about 5 PM they they came home I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner Henry plowed all day W. Misty Cloudy AM Cler PM warm 6 A helped to run the Syndicate Machine all day in Levi Ramer's place Henry helped Taylors thresh AM J Plowed AM Chored PM W cloudy drizzly AM slow steady rain nearly all PM I went to Ceder Grove AM I went to a meeting at Hebron to see about building some sheds a good prospect for building & more Sunday 7 A & Anne went to Meeting at Altona Henry & Sarah went too I & Nancy went to B Dillers to dinner W. some rain last night Cloudy & Cool this Morning Blustry at times PM 8 A helped Taylors thresh J & Henry Plowed AM. Henry helped Sarah wash & Chored PM J & A Plowed PM I helped Anne wash AM W. White frost last night windy today a few slight showers a clap of thunder PM 9 J took Cream & got horse Billy shod AM Henry helped Jesse Burkholder Move to Boxgrove. A cobbled Boots J Plowed PM W. rain last night & awhile this Morning AB's Lizzie came to stay all night {second page} Oct 1906 10 A & Henry finished Plowing Oat stubble in NW field & began in Corn stubble J went to sale at Whalens on P Lapp farm bought 7 Cow Chains @ 60 cts I & Nancy went to Br S's to dinner I & Br S had a very enjoyable walk PM along the Rouge flats by the old Mills & the site of the Old Mills that were Pulled down & Moved up stream there is no more Business done at the Old Ceder Grove Grist or Sawmills 11 A & Henry Plowed J took Cream AM & took a grist Chop to Davids PM W. quite cold & rough NW wind a very little snow in the air this Morning 12 J & Henry plowed A Puttied a window in Our Kitchen AM Then Boys dug Potatoes PM 33 Bags they did not get them harrowed W. a sharp white frost last night ground froze a little cold NW wind all day 13 J took cream Henry finished Plowing Corn stubble A Picked apples AM J & Henry picked snow apples A helped Johny Reesors thresh PM W. white frost this morning cler today milder </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1906 Sunday 14 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Levi Groves & Br C sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by C Burkholder we went to Herman's to dinner & then went to Daniels to stay all night ( he is doing well) W. Cool this Morning fine & warm to day 15 went to Davids to dinner then made a good call at Christian Stovers on Church street to see Esther Hoover then Came home W. very very fine warm & Cler we like our old Mare Nell very well for a driver Boys Plowed in Mangels ground 16 A & Henry finished plowing Mangel ground J Picked Apples AM they all Picked apples PM I got Mare Nell shod on hind feet at Ceder Grove PM W. fine 17 J took a lot of Apples to get some Cider & apple sauce Made at Lapps AM Henry took sample wheat to Locust Hill & Whitevale got 70 cts offered at Whitevale he took 63 1/2 B{illegible} PM A & Anne & Flavius' Fanny went to Toronto 6 Barrels Apples 1 Barrel Fulton snowes $1.75 Venderverer & Gloria Mundi $1.50 W. very fine Some East wind, young Mare Grace was sick Had Dr Armstrong is better {second page} Oct 1906 Thanksgiving day 18 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C visitors Enos Nighswander & Martin Hustin Ramer & Herman's there were also a good few at Henry's W. a little cloudy this Morning Cler today strong East wind 19 We Cleaned all the wheat Henry took 54 Bus to Whitevale after 4 PM J took 6 bags barley to Davids with Mare Nell W. steady rain from East from sometime last night till after 4 PM (creek running) 20 Boys plowed in sod in big field & A Picked Apples PM Henry's went to Sarah's folks to stay all night W. very fine Cler Sunday 21 I & Nancy went to David Reesor's to dinner W. cool sharp Air fine Cler 22 J & A Chored Henry helped Sarah wash AM J & Henry plowed & A Picked apples PM I helped Anne wash & went to Ceder Grove AM W. Cloudy drizzly at times AM Cloudy PM Mary & the little ones were here all day she was sewing. 23 J & Henry finished Plowing in big field & began south of garden A Picked apples I & Nancy went to see Grandmother she is not so well is some better. W. very fine & Cler 24 Boys Plowed & Picked apples I went to Ben Stover's this morning for AB's Lizzie </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1906 she is helping Anne to quilt W. very strong East wind all day began to rain after dark a little distant thunder & lightning 25 Henry's went to Daniels to dinner (he is still getting better slowly) then they went to Joseph Groves sale J & A Plowed J went to sale with Benj'ns Machine Came PM we intend to thresh tomorrow I asked some hands AM brought home Chop with Mare Nell PM W. rather drizzly this Morning fine today 26 threshed all went well did not get done W. rather cloudy a little drizzly this Morning fine Cler today SW wind at times Mild 27 Finished threshing about 1/2 past 8 O'c then the Machine went to Thomas's we had a very good yeild of grain A helped Thomas thresh PM J & Henry plowed W. Cloudy showery at times this is the 49th anniversary of our wedding day and we have never had cause to regret it Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by C Burkholder Thomas's & whole family were here to supper W. Cold rough wind from NW all day rather Cloudy 29 A helped Thomas's thresh J & Henry plowed W. Cloudy all day soft snow after dark ground white. {second page} Oct 1906 Nov 30 A helped JD's thresh J & Henry Chored Henry went to Spencers sale in Cherrywood PM he bought a Coal or wood Cooking stove @ $5.00 W. cloudy soft snow nearly all day 31 Boys Chored & brought Henry's stove home AM A & Henry plowed PM J took AB's Lizzie home PM W. fine Cler the snow is thawing in the sun Dr Armstrong was here AM Henry's Mare is sick Nov 1 J & A put in Pipes in Culvert at foot of Hill East of Br C's on Townline Henry helped Sarah Clean House AM A spread dung at Benj'n' J & Henry sawed wood for Aunt Lizzy Burkholder PM W. sharp frost last night fine Cler & Milder today the snow is nearly all gone thawing in the sun but not in the shade. 2 J & Henry finished splitting & piling Aunt Lizzy's wood till about 10 AM then J plowed & Henry went to Thomas to Pick Apples. J finished plowing sod W. very fine & Cler quite Mild J took A & Anne & Jake Diller & Anne to West Hill to Meet Trolleys at 6 O'c this Morning they are going to Waterloo 3 J & Henry drew in feed Corn AM they Picked Cider & fallen Apples PM W. heavy white frost last night very fine & Cler today </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1906 Sunday 4 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner Henry's went to Meeting at Altona J & Susanna were at home W. a little cloudy rain Cold Air from N East 5 J Plowed Potatoes & feed Corn ground Henry helped Sarah wash AM they drew small stones off plowed ground PM I helped Nancy wash AM W. very fine like Indian summer 6 J took 8 bags Chop to Davids & got it done then he drew home wood & Chored Henry went to Toronto 7 bags fallen apples $1.25 per Barrel a Calf 88lbs @ 9 cts per lb he brought home A & Anne from their Trip to Waterloo they enjoyed themselves very much W. very fine & cler 7 J took Cream with Mare Nell A drew dung East of dam Henry drew home wood AM he & A both drew off stones with 2 waggons PM W. very very fine & Cler Adeline & Emma Ramer were here to dinner 8 A helped Arther Reesor getting Pigpen ready for Cementing J & Henry ganged in East part of field East of dam the 3rd time Henry helped Bob Milroy thresh after 4 PM J Battened awhile at our Kitchen PM Nancy & Anne went to Markham AM W. partly Cloudy & fine, Mild 9 A helped Arthur Reesor Henry helped Bob Milroy thresh AM {second page} Nov 1906 he Plowed Potatoes patch in north part of Old Orchard J took 10 bags Chop to Davids & got it done AM W. strong East wind some drizzly rain PM, not Cold 10 A worked at Arthur Reesors AM Henry helped F McCreight thresh till about 3 PM J took Cream & Chored W. Cloudy cool like fall weather Herman Called PM Sunday 11 I & Nancy went to Albert Reesors to dinner Thomas Diller & Jac Esther & Anne Diller were here to supper W. Cloudy drizzly soft snow & little rain 12 A worked at Arthur Reesors Henry helped Flavius thresh AM he Chored PM J Chored & took some Oats to Davids W. a raw wind from NW pretty Cloudy 13 A went to Arthur Reesor's came home before dinner Henry helped Flavius thresh Alsike AM helped Benj'n thresh PM J Chored I took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM W. rather Cloudy cold NW wind a little snow in the Air A & J cut a doorway through the Brick wall behind the table in Henrys Kitchen into Henrys bedroom PM 14 Henry helped Benj'n thresh all day A worked at doorway in wall J took 12 bags Chop to Davids & Chored I took Susanna to Benj'n AM & brought her home PM W. sharp frost last night too hard to plow AM fine Cler today </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1906 15 Boys raised up Corner of driving house with screw Jack J made 2 Barrels Cider A & Henry went to NB's shed raising PM I & Nancy went to see old Mrs Saml Stover Called over dinner at Benj'n Stovers W. Cloudy cold NE air Henry Moyer Came to stay all night 16 Boys raised North side of Cider house J went to stock sale at Sam Pearses PM A & Henry helped Benj'n Clean wheat PM W. sharp frost last night fine & Cler today 17 J & A helped Benj'n Clean grain AM J brought 2400 Coal from F mans Bay @ $6.00 per ton PM A went to Whitevale PM Henry & Sarah went to Menno Burkholders he brought a new Cooking stove for us it is a Prince National Moffat Range Price $28.00 Coal or wood we intend to burn Coal in the winter W. East wind some drizzly rain at times Sunday 18 A & Anne went to Thomas Diller to dinner & to Peter Reesors after supper I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile PM W. some Cloudy Mild squaals of wind at times PM Elias's were here to supper 19 A & Henry worked at Arthur Reesor's to awhile after dinner J Chored Daniels Came to stay all night W. fine Cler not Cold Daniel is some better {second page} Nov 1906 20 Boys Chored A took grist PM Daniels staid all day drizzly rain all day Daniel did not like to go out 21 Boys Chored Daniels are here yet W. Cool strong East wind rain off & on all day trees pretty well Covered with Ice 22 A & Henry went to Markham AM bought a panel door for the bedroom at Henrys & brought 9 Bunches shingles to Cover our old Veranda A hung the door PM W. strong SW wind Cooler Daniels went home AM 23 A helped Flavius J & Henry dug out some Ceder & pine stumps west of swamp I took Nancy to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. Mild Cloudy 24 A helped Flavius Henry brought 3050 lbs coal @ $6.00 per tone J took grist to Davids W. fine Cool very fine & Cler PM Herman's Called awhile this evening Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy & J. Nancy has bad Cold remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mark part of 7th C by Br C no visitors to dinner Benj'ns were here PM Davids Called too W. heavy white frost last night mostly Cler AM Cloudy PM Shower tonight 26 A & Henry worked at NB's cementing J helped Sarah wash AM I took Susanna to Elias's this morning & left her </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1906 Dec W. Cloudy AM drizzly rain PM 27 A & henry worked at NB's J brought Susanna home from Elias's AM he went to Markham PM I & nancy went to Elias's awhile PM their children have Chicken Pox W. Cloudy cooler pretty strong NW wind 28 A & Henry worked at NB's J fixed Meat tubs & Chored W. very strong NW winds & squaals of snow ground white this Morning all went away. I took Susanna to Elias's this Morning & left her 29 A & Henry worked at NB's J Chored AM Daniels were here to dinner he went to Hedges sale with J PM W. sharp frost last night 15 deg above Zero this Morning very very fine today Milder towards evening 30 A & Henry worked at NB's J took grist to Davids AM & brought it home PM W. Milder Cloudy all day Dec 1 Boys drew Chips out of woodshed & chored Henry & Anne went to Markham PM they took Stella Spragge home she has been at Henry's all summer A & J Chored PM W. a strong NW wind all day Cold & squaals of snow I & Nancy went to Flavius this morning to see how Ernie was he has La Grippe Dr was there last night he was some better this morning {second page} Dec 1906 Sunday 2 at home all day J A & Anne went to Herman's to dinner Henry brought Susanna home from Elias's then they went to JD's to dinner W. quite Cold 8 deg above this Morning some Milder through the day a little snow in the Air all day ground white 3 A & Henry worked at NB's J Chored & got Horses Chief & Billy shod all round PM W. Cloudy with snow AM Cler Cold NW wind PM a little snow last night quite cold 4 A & Henry worked at NB's J went around among the neighbours to sell some Beef we intend to get a Cow dressed tomorrow he took her to M Barkeys this evening W 4 deg below Zero this Morning some Milder today snow all PM about 14 above at noon 5 A & Henry worked at NB's J Chored all day took 3 Calves to M Barkeys & got them dressed w. pretty Cold some snow I took Susanna to JD's brought her home with me she did not stay they were killing hogs 6 Boys Chored Cleaned up shop Henry went to Blacksmith shop J took Grist to Davids PM W. snow & wind from East turned to rain Cleaned up PM & turned Colder good sleighing 7 We Killed our 4 hogs Flavius & Fanny Benj'n & Fanny & Elias helped A went to Toronto 3 Calves 9 cts per lb 4 Barrels Apples $2.50 3 snow & one Kings W. 4 deg below this morning </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 1906 about Zero at noon below again there is good sleighing he went with spring waggon not good sleighing to Toronto 8 Boys Chored J took Cream AM I & Nancy went to Benj'ns to dinner had Roast Duck W. 9 deg below Zero this Morning getting Milder snow from East nearly all day Sunday 9 at home Flavius Children were all here to dinner A & Anne went to see Grandmother Hoover she is quite well Henry's were at Menno Burkholders W. Cloudy all day not very Cold this is Nancy's 67th Birthday 10 A & Henry worked at NB's J Chored & took 10 bags Grist to Davids PM I went with him W. not very Cold, cloudy 11 A finished Job at NB's Henry helped Sarah wash AM he & J salted Pork PM I helped Anne wash AM W. very fine Cler & sharp 12 A helped Benj'n till 3 PM Henry brought a load of Coal {blank space} lbs from Bay AM J went to Markham & to Davids to dinner went to Pippens sale PM W. a great deal Milder 13 Henry & Sarah went to Stouffville & to Herman's to dinner A drew 4 loads sand from Pettys J took grist to Davids & Chored I took Susanna to Br N's & got Mare Nell shod on front feet,Susanna Came home with J W. cloudy mild {second page} Dec 1906 14 A & Henry drew 4 loads sand J Chored I took Susanna to Dillers J brought her home W. East wind not very Cold light drizzle & sleet toward evening 15 Henry brought load gravel then got Mares Jenny & Bell shod on hind feet AM brought another load PM A & Anne went to Markham AM he brought 2 loads gravel PM J helped him W. Cloudy drizzly through the night Ice on trees Clered up Mild Ice thawed getting Colder this evening sleighing pretty good yet Sunday 16 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. very fine Cler not very Cold Henrys were at Menno Reesor's to dinner 17 Boys drew 5 loads gravel A drew only 1 load Horse Billy cut his foot W. very fine Cler Colder towards evening Johny Reesor's wife brought J Snellgrove & wife (Lorinder Morris) to dinner 18 Henry & Sarah helped Flavius Kill hogs J & A drew 2 loads gravel AM A helped Boyd thresh for Benj'n PM J brought AB's Lizzie PM she will help us awhile W. Cler sharp air 19 A & Henry helped Henry Stover's Kill a big hog J took a grist to Davids & brought it home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 1906 David's were here to dinner w. very fine & cler 20 Boys brought 4 Calves from Flavius & took them to M Barkeys to get dressed then they & women Picked 8 Geese AM they Killed 5 Pigs PM W. cloudy a little snow PM, Mild. 21 A helped Elias's Kill hogs J took grist to Davids Henry went to Toronto 5 Pigs 492 bls @$8.75 6 Geese lbs @ 11cts 4 Barrels Apples, 2 Pippins 2 Kings $6.50 for the lot 4 Calves for Flavius {blank space} lbs @ $8.75 W. cloudy a few in snow through the night Mild today I got Mare Nell shod on hind feet Sleighing good to Toronto 22 Boys Chored W. fine Clear sharp Air A & Anne went to Markham AM Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Anne they staid with little Willis remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 14th C by C Gayman Abraham Lehmans young folks came here awhile PM Henry's & Boys were here to supper W. Cler sharp N wind Zero this Morning 24 Boys Chored & helped Sarah wash AM A helped NB's thresh PM I helped AB Lizzy wash AM (she is here yet) W. quite Cold fine & Cler {second page) Dec 1906 Christmas day 25 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on the Birth of Christ by Br C Flavius Fanny & Amelia & Eva were here PM. W. Cold sharp wind 26 Our whole family were home today to see your youngest daughter Anne Married to Martin Barkeys youngest son Joseph by Baptist Minister Lamont it was a very fine day but Cloudy & a little snow A helped NB's thresh AM 27 Boys Chored David Burkholder was here to dinner & George Gunn to supper J & Henry went to Bobby Milroys PM & bought a Cow @ $39.50 due to Calve in Jan. 7 yrs Old W. Mild some snow AM 28 J & Nancy took AB's Lizzy to see Grandmother She is not very well A & Henry Chored & drew limb wood on pile in bush PM W. fine Mild 29 Boys Chored Isaac Reesors brought J Rittenhouse & wife to Henry's to dinner & awhile to us PM. W. very fine & Mild A took Lizzie home after supper My sore eyes are getting better J got some Eye water at Dr's yesterday Sunday 30 at home all day W Cloudy East wind thawing a very little wind strong this evening a little drizzly rain 31 A went to Markham to Dr PM Susanna is not so well Henry took grist to Davids PM. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 1907 I went with him W. rain last night Mild sleighing gone a few showers PM Jan 1st 1907 at home Nancy is not very well, she feels better this evening Joseph & Annie Came here tonight they were off on a Tripp to Nottawasaga W. Cloudy Mild getting Colder this evening 2 A helped Benj'ns Henry took Cream & got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM they Chored PM Dr Called to see Susanna she is not so well W. Cloudy, East wind getting Colder John Hollinger was here to dinner 3 Boys Chored W. rain from East all day not thawing very fast Ice on trees 4 A helped Thomas Kill hogs for Flavius he is not well.) Henry helped too awhile AM Henry took grist PM W. getting some colder I went to see Henry Stover AM he is not well I Called at Elias's the Baby was sick is quite smart again 5 Henry brought a ton of Corn from Markham @$20.00 AM A took Cream & went to Markham AM they Chored & Cut a lot of feed PM W. fine Mild Sunday 6 I went to see Henry Stover he is poorly Elias's were here to dinner W. heavy white frost this Morning very fine Mild & Cler all day Henry's were to Meeting at Widemans 7 A helped Benj'n J & Henry helped wash then they took Horse Billy to Dr Armstrong he has a sore Eye W. Cloudy Mild AM rain all PM 8 A helped Thomas thresh AM Henry got Mares Jennie & Bell shod AM they killed 8 Pigs PM W. Cloudy a little drizzly rain PM Mild 9 A leveled gravel on Scarboro townline from our Corner west Henry & Sarah helped Benj'n Kill hogs J went to Toronto 8 Pigs 8{blank space} lbs @ $9.50 1 Calf 86 bls @ $9.50 W. very strong NW wind & squaals of snow more Calm towards evening not very Cold 10 A & Henry helped at gravel with 1 team there is $100 to expand on our townline we get 25 cts per yard to draw from Collins pit J Chored W. very strong S West wind squaals of snow at times not Cold 11 A & Henry helped at gravel J got Chief & Billy shod AM he drew 2 loads gravel PM there were 8 teams PM W. very fine 12 Boys Chored Henry went to Markham about 10 oc Came back after dinner A helped Thomas cut feed PM J leveled gravel PM W. snow from East all AM Cloudy PM snow all blowed off the road not Cold Sunday 13 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner W. Cloudy. East wind pretty Cold very good wheeling 14 J & A drew gravel Henry leveled W. Cloudy a very little drizzly rain AM froze as it fell turned milder towards evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 1907 15 J & A drew gravel AM Henry leveled AM Henry did not level PM J leveled PM Br inlaw John Hoover's Eddie & Charlotte were at Henry's to dinner Charlotte stays she was here to supper & stay all night W. Colder strong NW wind Calm tonight 16 J & A drew gravel Henry leveled I took Charlotte to Flavius this morning & went to Ceder Grove I & Nancy went to see Henry Stover PM he is quite low Charlotte was here to supper the boys took her to Elias's this evening W. Cold rain East wind roads very good 17 A & Henry drew gravel J leveled they will quit now they are pretty nearl Flavius bridge they will put on some more next year W. strong East wind some snow all day but did not amount to Much Calm this evening & snowing & getting Milder Zero this Morning Daniels were here to supper 18 Boys Chored AM Henry got Mares shod A & Henry drew 2 loads gravel home PM W. a little snow last night fine & Mild Cloudy Hermans were here to supper Harvey staid 19 Boys chored A & henry brought a load of gravel for our shed at Meeting house PM W. strong East wind sleet & rain turned to rain before noon Mild & Cloudy & foggy at times PM Sunday 20 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna & little Willis remarks & sermon on 1 Cor part of 13th C by C Gayman David Groves family Joseph Grove & wife brought George [second page} Jan 1907 Rittenhouse from Alberta were all here to dinner W. strong winds & Gales from West with squaals of snow at times quite Mild & soft last night getting Cold towards evening 21 A took a fat Heifer to the Old Lewis farm AM we sold her to E Lewis @ $4.25 per Cwt she weighed 950 bls A & Henry went to Markham PM W. Cold Cler squaals of snow 5 deg above this morning 22 A drew gravel Henry leveled I went to Flavius AM & to Henry Stover's PM he is sinking slowly W. cold N wind a few in snow last night blown off road 23 A drew gravel AM they got as far as R Milroys gate the grant is expended now Henry leveled they Chored PM W. 12 deg below this morning Zero all day going down again fine Cler Calm all day Br S's Lydia & Bertha were at Henry's to dinner Jac & Anne were here to supper 24 Boys Chored A & Henry went to Markham W. 13 deg below Zero this Morning about Zero all day East wind began to snow towards evening 25 Boys Chored J went to Brook's sale in 4th Scarboro PM A worked at making himself a pair of overalls W. about Zero this Morning a few in snow last night some more today but it is light & dry there is no sleighing 26 Henry got his Mare shod AM A worked at his overalls they Chored PM I & Nancy went to see Henry Stover PM he is weak we Called at Elias's awhile W. about Zero this morning fine & Calm 10 deg above at noon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 1907 Feb We saw a few cutters running a little more snow would make fair sleighing Sunday 27 at home M Barkeys & Flavius were to dinner W. very fine about 14 deg above Zero Henrys were in Meeting in Altona 28 A got Horses Chief & Billy sharped J & Henry helped Nancy & Sarah wash AM Boys Killed 5 Pigs & Picked 4 Roosters PM W. fine & Cler not very Cold MN was here to supper 29 Henry & Sarah went to Menno Burkholder's J helped draw wood out of Br C's bush for Henry Stover AM A went to Toronto 5 Pigs well over 100 lbs each @ $9.25 per Cwt 4 Barrels Apples 2 Spies @ $2.75 each 2 Kings $2.50 each 4 Roosters 33 lbs @ 12 cts he had 13 Chickens for Flavius 9 cts lb W. Cloudy not very Cold 30 J took Cream A helped Flavius AM Henry went to Whitevale AM Boys Chored PM Dr called this evening Nancy has La Grippe W. fine & Cler pretty sharp about Zero this Morning Dr says Nancy's case is not dangerous 31 A worked at Flavius J took grist to Davids Henry took Old 3 spring waggon to A Clendorn we traded it for a new Wheelbarrow Br inlaw Saml Hoovers were here to dinner W. cloudy, sharp Feb 1 Boys Chored Nancy took a very bad spell Henry Telephoned for Dr he Came at noon he says it was through over exertion that the Grippe returned he will Call again tomorrow Davids called PM Daniels were here to supper Herman was at Henrys to dinner W. mild Cloudy East wind {second page} Feb 1907 A was at Henry Stovers sitting up with him he died at 2.30 oclock this morning will be buried on Sunday at 930 at Hebron Candlemas day 2 Boys took turns with Flavius Thomas & Elias & Joseph Barkey to dig a grave for Henry Stover W. Cloudy Mild all day foggy awhile AM West wind PM Dr Called this evening Nancy doing pretty well Sunday 3 they all went to Funeral of Henry Stover except I & Susanna we staid with Nancy C Burkholders & wife were here to dinner Herman was at Henrys Daniels called Flavius's too Nancy is getting better Dr called this evening Jac Came to supper & stays all night W. a raw Cold wind Cler wind gone down this evening roads Icy C Burkholder Preached today Saml Hoover spoke too 4 Boys hlepd Anne & Sarah wash AM Elias brought Mary & the Children they were here to supper he Came for them Nancy is getting better She sat up all day I went to Trustee Meeting at Hebron AM Myself M Barkey & Albert Reesor were reelected W. Cler Cold Henry brought Stella Spragge she works for them again A drew a load of straw from Thomas's for Teenie Stover PM 5 Boys Chored Henry got his Mare shod AM A got Horses Chief & Billy shod PM W. snow & East wind all day quite cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb 1907 Snow does not pack for sleighing too light 6 Boys Chored A went to Markham PM J Chored for Benj'n he is not well & his Man is sick Henry took grist to Davids w. 2 below Zero this morning Cler & Cold all day 7 Boys Chored A Chored for Benj'n they Killed 4 pigs PM Herman's were here to dinner Mary & the Children were here PM W. 2 deg below Zero this Morning fine & Cler today Milder Nancy getting better slowly 8 J Chored for Benj'n Henry went to Markham to tell Dr how Nancy is doing she is getting better slowly he brought some Medicine for her A went to Toronto 4 Pigs 398 lbs @ $9.60 per cwt 2 Bals Spies @ $3.00 each 2 Barls Greenings @ $2.00 each W. very fine & Cler not so Cold 9 A Chored for Benj'n AM he & his Man are getting better so I suppose they will be alone again Boys brought a load of Pine roots for Our Box stove from 5th Con PM W. Mild a little drizzles of snow Cloudy all day Jac Came to stay all night Sunday 10 at home Daniels & Jac were here to dinner very strong NW wind PM & this evening seems going down at bedtime 11 Boys Chored W. 3 deg below Zero this morning going down all day 8 below at dusk a very strong NW wind all day 12 A went to Markham with Jac AM J & Henry went to a sale on 5th Con Pickering PM W. 10 deg below Zero this morning up through the day {second page} Feb 1907 5 above this evening not much wind the wheeling is very good the fields are white & an inch of good damp snow would make sleighing the snow that falls is too light 13 Henry & Sarah went to Stouffville J took Stella home we heard that her Grandmother is dead that is David Hanes wife she died this Morning will be buried on Friday J went to Davids to dinner W. fine & Cler quite Mild a little snow last night a few sleighs running Dr Called to see Susanna she is not so well 14 Boys hung up Pork to smoke & began to trim up trees in bush W. getting Cold very strong wind towards evening 15 Henry & Sarah went to Funeral of David Hare's wife Elias's went too they left Alma & Frank here A Oiled Some Harness AM he took our Mare Nell & got her sharped all round PM. W. pretty sharp a strong SW wind began to snow PM 16 Boys Chored drew hay from Sheeppen loft into barn I & J went to Meeting house then I took Nancy awhile to Br C's Becca has been in bed with Grippe a good while is getting better W. Cler quite Mild Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he has lame back remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 4th C by C Burkholder AB's Lizzie was here to dinner Herman's called awhile PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb 1907 W about 12 deg above Zero but a Cold NW wind, fine & Cler roads very good but no sleighing 18 Boys helped to wash AM A & Henry Cut wood in bush PM they made 4 Basswood logs J took Grist to Davids & brought it home PM W. rather Cloudy Cold this morning getting Milder East wind 19 A & Henry took horses Chief & Billy & Henrys Mare Lady to get shod AM they Cleaned some wheat Tailings to get Timothy seed PM W. East wind & drizzly rain freezing as it fell AM Colder & very strong NW wind PM Calm this evening Br inlaw Enos Hoover & AB's Lizzie were here to dinner he was taking her home & Called to dinner 20 A & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner Adeline has La Grippe is not very bad they Called to see Grandmother she is quite well J & Henry went to sale on 2nd Con Pickering PM I went to JD's PM W. very very fine till towards evening it began to snow from East. J took cream in Thomas's place 21 Henry went to Toronto on train J & Elias went to a sale at Hoods on Townline west of Miliken. W. about 3 deg below Zero this morning 10 above at noon fine & Cler a strong NW wind very strong wind last night 22 A took grist to Davids AM A & henry went to Markham PM W 10 deg below Zero this morning below all day fine & Cler {second page} Feb 1907 Mar 23 Boys Cut down a second growth Pine tree inches in diameter west of meeting house sheds on bank of Creek it made 4 logs they drew them to SM PM W. 8 deg below this morning 12 above PM fine & Cler all day I went to Ceder Grove PM a good many sleighs running Sunday 24 I & Nancy went to see Aunt Lizzie Burkholder had dinner at NB's W. East wind began to snow after dinner snowed till evening quite Cold this Morning Milder tonight 25 Boys helped wash J got one shoe set on our Mare Nell AM she is lame they cut down big Basswood PM W. Cler strong wind through the day Calm tonight 26 Boys Cut some Basswood logs & drew 3 to SM AM they Chored PM Herman's were here to dinner W. a little above Zero this morning milder today East wind & snow all PM 27 Boys Cut logs J drew 6 W. Cold this morning Milder today fine & Cler Boys cut wood out of part that dont make logs 28 Boys Chored AM A helped Benj'n draw Baled hay to Locust Hill with team PM Henry helped to put it into cars W. raw Cold East wind AM Milder PM March 1st Boys cut wood W. Cold raw East wind Cler getting Milder this evening rainy a little at bed time 2 J took Cream A & Henry Cut wood AM Chored PM W some rain last night Cloudy Mild strong NW wind PM Colder this evening some snow gone </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1907 Sunday 3 at home Benj'ns were here to dinner Elias's were here to supper W. Cold NW wind all day some squaals of snow this morning & some PM quite Cold this evening Henry's & Stella went to Meeting at Widemans Staid at her folks 4 J took grist A helped us wash Henry & Stella washed AM A & Henry sawed wood PM J went to Gowlands sale on 7th Con Markham with Benj'n PM W. very fine & cler sharp 5 A & Nancy went to Stouffville & bought Annes furniture over $60.00 worth then went to Br inlaw Simon Hoover's to dinner Henry went to Menno Burkholder's & took Sarah's little Willis to Daniels to dinner J & Elias went to Hilton's sale East of Clarks Hollow then they went to Ashs sale on Markham Road they bought nothing W. Mild fine AM began to snow from East about 3 PM snowed very heavy till dark, Mild yet 6 Boys Chored A went to Markham with Flavius PM J went to Nortons East of Whitevale PM he understood there was to be a sale there but there was none W. fine Cler Cold there is very fair sleighing now. 7 A & Henry cut wood in bush J Chored he went about 900 & brought Teenie Stover & her son Ross Lydia Kelly & her 2 little girls & Sarah Ann Fingard they were here to dinner then J took them to Thomas's & left them there W. fine sharp milder towards evening {second page} Mar 1907 8 Henry helped Flavius draw hay from Pearses A Mended Harness & Boots J took grist Susanna went with him to Flavius he took Nancy to Ben Stovers PM AB's Lizzie fell & hurt her Arm then J Brought Susanna home W. quite fine windy tonight 9 Henry went to Annual Meeting of our Threshing Co at Davids Mill AM J & A Chored they brought home some wood & Cut some feed PM I called at Br C's AM Becca is better shes sits up now W. Cler & fine thawed in the sun Sunday 10 at home JD's were at Henry's to dinner Henry's were at Thomas's to supper W. very fine & Cler raw Air from the East thawing in the usn 11 A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM J helped us wash & Henry helped Sarah Boys Picked a lot of Roosters & hens PM & filed 5 Barrels with apples I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. fine & Cler snow nearly all gone Creek running high 12 A & Henry went to Ceder Grove & got shoe on Mare Jennie Called at Albert Reesor's for some Reid Barley we exchanged with him I went along to Br S's awhile his wife is poorly. Boys Chored PM A went to Toronto 5 Barrels Russet Apples @ $2.25 10 old hens & Roosters 15 cts per lb for the young & 12 cts for the old W. East wind a little snow turned to a light drizzle all day 13 Killed big sow AM 363 lbs sold her to F McCreight @ $7.00 per Cwt Henry & Sarah went to Markham PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1907 A Chored & J brought 2 tons Coal from Locust Hill @ $7.00 per ton PM W. Mild Cloudy Creek runing hing snow going Mary & Children were here all PM 14 Boys Cleaned seed grain Henry & Sarah went to Sherman Marches sawing Bee PM J & A Cleaned alone PM W. Mild froze last night thawing today 15 Boys finished Cleaning seed grain AM A & Henry cut wood J & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. fine Cler Mild Colder tonight 16 A helped Flavius J & Henry brought home some wood AM Henry went to Markham PM J went to Whitevale for Coal Oil PM W. fine Cler & warm thawing roads getting sloppy Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Levi Groves sermon on St Mat part of 21st C by C Burkholder Daniels were here to dinner & Elias's PM W. very fine but Cool NW wind Br C is not very well he was not in Meeting 18 A helped Thomas Kill a Pig awhile AM J & Henry helped wash AM They all three went to Stonehouse's sale on Con Markham PM I went to Ceder Grove & Called at Br S's PM his wife is Poorly Br C is getting better W. very fine & Cler hard frost last night thawing today Anne was at home Packing ready to Move tomorrow 19 Moved Anne to M Barkeys Nancy & I went along with J Elias & Joseph took their teams A & Henry drew a few Tankfuls of water from the Creek into our Cistern there has not been very much rain lately {second page} Mar 1907 W. Cloudy foggy all day Mild a slight drizzle blowed up strong wind after dark 20 boys Chored AM A & henry worked in bush J went to J Murisons for 4 Bus seed Peas @ 85 cts & went to Ceder Grove PM I went with him as far as Br S's his wife is poorly yet W. strong Cold NW wind Cler Calm tonight 21 A & Henry cut wood in bush J Chored & finished trimming back Orchard W. sharp white frost last night Mild today Cloudy PM 22 A & Henry cut wood J Chored & took Grist to Davids I & Nancy went to Br S's PM his wife had very bad spell while we were there W. fine mild about 6o deg above after dinner 23 A & Henry cut wood J helped drive a lot of tat Cattle to the Lewis farm we sold a Heifer @ $4.50 per Cwt a steer @ $4.00 and an old Cow that J bought off W Taylor about 6 or 7 weeks ago @ $10.00 we sold her at $20.00 Thomas had 5 in the drove Benj'n & J Bear one each J trimmed old Orchard PM W. fine milder Sunday 24 at home all day George Cobers were at Henry's to dinner W. mild Cloudy a fine shower last night a few claps of thunder 25 A helped us wash Henry helped Sarah J Chored AM they all went to David Hare Jur's Sale on Riggfoot farm PM Jac Widemans were here for seed Oats @ 44 cts per Bus </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1907 April I rode with him as far as Br S's his wife is some better W. very fine is some better W. very fine today Cloudy this Morning 26 Henry got his Mare shod A fixed Harness J took Susanna to Joe's & Nancy to Elias this morning I walked to Elias's we staid to dinner A went to Markham & got some Teeth filled Henry split wood in bush J brought Nancy & Susanna home PM W. fine shower & distant thunder all evening came on pretty heavy thunder after bedtime 27 Henry & Sarah went to Markham to get Sarah's Teeth fixed A split wood & fixed Harness he & J Oiled some Harness PM W. fine AM Cloudy PM & foggy rain nearly all PM 28 Boys Cut wood & Chored W. fine & warm Good Friday 29 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J Susanna & Sarah & little Willis remarks & sermon on St John 19C by Br C no visitors W. Cloudy awhile this Morning, fine Cler through the day Cloudy again towards evening Cool wind 30 Henry took Cream AM he & J went to sale at Glendennings in Scarboro PM A went to funeral of Herman Lehman's wife PM W. very fine Cler & warm a slight white frost last night East Sunday 31 at home all day Henry & Sarah went to Meeting at Wideman's Flavius were here PM W. sharp frost last night freezing all day strong NW wind roads pretty good Easter Monday Apr 1st at home Elias's & Henry's were here to dinner Joseph's Came PM W. 15 deg below Zero {second page} this morning 22 through the day Cler all day strong NW wind April 2 Boys brought home some wood & Chored AM they all went to McEvoy's sale on 8th Con Pickering PM W 15 deg below Zero this Morning went up 30 above today very fine, Cloudy toward evening 3 Boys cut wood & drew some home W. Mild Cloudy drizzly rain this evening 4 A Painted our Kitchen Henry got Mares Bell & Jennie shod on front feet J fixed Board fences along Townline & pulled Boards off the Board fence from behind barn up to Bars that go into bush we intend to put wire on Adeline & Marty Ramers were here to dinner Russell & Lewis Grove were here too Russell stays W. rather cloudy AM began to rain this evening 5 A Painted second Coat Henry went to Ceder Grove AM he split wood PM J Chored W. Cold raw wind all day 6 Boys Chored & pulled out inside of North Hog pen AM we intend to move it & put in cement floor Henry & Sarah went to Markham J & A brought home grist PM W. Cler cold N East wind about freezing all day Sunday 7 at home Davids were here to dinner Joes were here to supper Russell went home with Davids he was visiting W. Cold strong East wind drizzly sleet & rain this evening 8 A finished Painting Kitchen J helped us wash AM Henry helped Sarah wash AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1907 J & Henry Cleaned out dung out of foundation of north Pigpen PM W. cloudy cool east wind pretty heavy rain & soft snow last night 9 A gave the Plaster in our Kitchen another coat of Paint Henry took grist AM A & Henry worked at wood work of a Cement Mixer for Making Concrete & J went with Thomas to Maxwells to look for suckers got none Clods got some a few days ago some were caught in Petticoat a few days ago W. very white frost last night Cloudy nearly all day Teenie Stover was helping clean house 10 A & Henry helped NB's JOe Clip our 2 teams of Horses J Chored I took Susanna to Benj'ns AM & brought her home PM old Mare Nell is not so lame) W. Cool Cloudy strong NW wind squaals of snow 11Boys Chored AM Henry brought home Chop A went to Markham with Elias PM J stripped shingles off the long Verandah roof PM W. very fine Cler frost last night Henry bought AB's Lizzie this evening we heard that Grandmother Hoover is not well & that Levi Burkholder's baby is dead will be buried Saturday at Widemans Meet at 9 Oc AM 12 J took Nancy to Lizzie to see Grandmother she is at Br inlaw Saml's she is quite poorly Henry Clipped a Horse for Thomas & 2 for Kennedys W. Cloudy soft snow slowly all AM Cloudy & a slight drizzle at times PM {second page} April 1907 13 Boys finished Verandah put on new shingles & A began making some screen doors for our cook house I went to halfyearly Conference at Hebron PM W. Cloudy AM Cold NW wind PM Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J (umfrage) remarks by Levi Groves sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman no visitors W. strong Cold NW wind all day Br C spoke too but he is not very strong 15 A worked at screen doors J & Henry drew home some wood & Chored AM they put in our logs at sawmill PM W. fine Cler I took Susanna to Elias's this Morning 16 Boys Chored A finished screen doors AM he went to Markham PM. Br S's wife died this Morning at 2.15 she will be buried on Thursday leave at 1000 We & M Barkey & his boys & Albert Cleaned the stove pipes at Hebron this Morning W. soft snow awhile PM Cold NW wind towards evening I went to Elias's this evening to bring home Susanna she was not so well thought she would stay 17 Henry helped Benj'n Elias & Joseph Barkey & Jac Diller dig grave for Br S's wife AM I & Nancy went to Br S's awhile AM W. pretty cold NW wind fine & Cler frosty Boys cut up rubbish & Pine roots in Orchard PM 18 we all went to funeral of Br S's wife Stella staid with Susanna C Burkholder spoke on Psalm 39th 5th V Mr Perry spoke too </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1907 A took Nancy & I and we went to the house for dinner W. sharp NW wind but fine & Cler the most of the day it has been freezing hard about every night lately 19 I & Nancy went to see Grandmother (we had Flavius Mare Rose) she is very low & weak Nancy stays all night A wen to do some Cementing at Herman's then he will bring Nancy home in the morning J & Henry drew home our lumber AM J went to Isaac Reesor's & bought 2 Cows @ $78.00 W. rather Cloudy Cleared up fine, milder 20 J & Henry brought the cows home from Isaacs AM A & Nancy Came home at noon Grandmother no better A worked some carpentering Job at Jim Murison's PM J & Henry Chored PM W. strong Cold NW wind fine & Cler a little snow on the ground this morning Sunday 21 at home JD's were here to dinner Aunt Lizzie Burkholder & Widow Anne Barkey & Joe & Anne were here to supper W. very fine but a Cold NW wind Milder towards evening Henry's went to see Grandmother she is about the same 22 J & A Rolled young Clover Henry helped Sarah wash I helped Nancy wash AM A & Henry began to sow Oats in field north of Meeting house PM I got old Mare Nell shod all around PM Br N's were here to supper Herman was here to dinner he got some seed oats W. very fine & Mild strong west wind not cold {second page} April 1907 23 Boys finished sowing field north of Meeting house with Oats A & Nancy went to Markham PM W. very fine warm & Cler Dr called this evening to see Susanna she is not so well 24 Boys sowed mixed grain below house & Oats behind barn W. very fine Cler, ground works well 25 Boys worked at seeding I & Nancy went to widow Mary Burkholder's to dinner & then went to see Grandmother she is still sinking she did not notice us we were there over 2 hours she rests pretty well W. a fine rain last night Cool wind from north drizzly rain after 500 PM 26 Boys worked at seeding A had to take seeder to B.S.S. PM to get a Pinion fixed Henry & Thomas went to Milnes PM & Caught 99 suckers I brought Anne this morning to sew for us took her home this evening W. fine 27 Henry took Cream J & A worked at seeding I & J M Barkey & Joe JD's Albert Reesor burned the grass on our Graveyard after dinner it made a good Job W. very fine & Cler Sunday 28 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner Henry's went to Meeting at Wideman's J went to see Grandmother then went to Herman's to dinner Grandmother is some better W. quite fine & Cler Cloudy tonight 29 Henry helped Sarah wash & dug garden J & A worked at seeding very near finished I helped Nancy wash AM took Susanna to Joes PM for a dinner W. warm slight shower this morning </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1907 May a little distant thunder a fine Shower this evening & a little distant thunder 30 J went with Benj'n to Rutcliffes to look for shingles A went to Markham AM Henry took grist to Davids w. rain all last night Some showers today Creeks pretty high Daniels were here to dinner. May 1 Boys Cleaned up rubbish along fence from barn to bush & began to dig Post holes J & Flavius went dipping suckers to Kirkhams Caught 9 (too soon after rain) W. frost last night fine & Cler today 2 I & J & Sarah helped neighbours scrub Meeting house AM A Henry & Benj'ns Man A Baker went fishing to Pickring & Rouge Caught 50 W. very fine & Clear all day 3 J & Nancy went to see Grandmother she is some better she spoke to them & asked how were all the folks A & Henry dug garden W. quite fine & warm Cloudy towards evening 4 Boys Chored A worked at Cement Mixer Henry took grist to Davids W. began to snow About 500 AM snowed near 2 in Cleared up & all melted before night except a little behind the fences A Flavius & Ernie & Carl speared 30 suckers in Petticoat creek last evening about J Laughlins Sunday 5 I & Nancy & Susanna went to W Drudges to dinner W. frost last night fine & Cler AM Cloudy PM {second page} May 1907 6 I helped Nancy wash Henry helped Sarah then they went to Markham PM J & A Chored brought home some wood A worked in garden w. Cloudy AM Cler PM 7 Boys worked at putting in posts for fence from barn to bush J rolled some W fine 8 Boys put Barb wire on posts up to bush J rolled some A harrowed root field W. quite fine & Clear Herman Came to stay all night with Grahams horse Lord Onslow Ascension day 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Herman remarks by Levi Grove sermon on {blank space} by Br C little Alma & Frank Joe's Anne were here to dinner & Elias's to supper w. very very fine Cler warm growing day 10 J Rolled A worked on root ground Henry went to Markham PM W. cloudy Cool 11 Boys sowed about 2 acres Mangels J Rolled nearly the last of grain I took Nancy & Susanna to Elias's I staid to dinner then I took 4 bags Chop to Davids brought it home then brought Nancy & Susanna home Called at Joes W. very Cold NW wind frost last night fine & Cler Sunday 12 All went to Meeting at Hebron Br inlaw Jesse Hoover & M Nevers here to dinner W. frost last night Cold wind all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1907 Sacrament was administered today sermon on St Mat 26 C by C Burkholder & St Mat 27 C by Br C 13 I & Nancy went to Hermans to dinner then went to see Grandmother she is getting some weaker she rests well Can speak a little Boys finished sowing Mangels & worked Corn ground W. quite warm strong SW wind 14 Boys worked on Corn ground I & Nancy washed this morning Br S & his girls were here to dinner W. fine & warm 15 Boys worked on Corn Ground AM A got Horses Chief & Billy shod PM J drilled piece north of Orchard for Early Potatoes W. Cloudy AM drizzly rain at times PM fine rain this evening I brought Mary & the Children this morning took them home this evening 16 J brought 4 Barrels cement from Markham went to Davids to dinner & put on some grafts for them Henry plowed A began digging trench for foundation of shed that we intend to move he & Henry Killed 8 Pigs PM & dress a calf w. very fine I took Susanna to Teenie Stovers this morning & brought her home this evening 17 Henry worked on Corn ground AM J Cut seed Potatoes he & Henry planted Early Potatoes PM A went to Toronto 8 Pigs 770 lbs @ $9.50 a Calf 85 lbs @ $9.00 also a Calf for Benj'n W. fine & warm rather Cloudy I forgot to say that boys sowed silo corn on Wednesday {second page} May 1907 18 Boys Carried Potatoes out of Cellar & cut seed Potatoes AM they planted them rows PM W. fine & warm trees coming into leaf I & Nancy went awhile to Ben Stovers PM Whit Sunday 19 I & Nancy went to Thos Dillers to dinner Henry's went to Meeting at Altona W. a little rain this morning fine Cler today Whit Monday 20 at home Menno Burkholders here to dinner A went to Stouffville & Markham on his Bicycle Henry's & Josie Burkholder & Mathew Burkholder & Stella Spragg went to Mouth of Rouge Caught 9 fine fish W. very fine Cler but a Cold N wind Anne was here sewing Esther & little Frankie were here a few minutes they were at Thomas's 21 J brought 12 Cwt cement from Markham AM they began putting up the wall the mixer that they made works very well W. very fine & Cler but a strong NW wind 22 Boys worked at wall W. fine & Cler 23 Boys worked at wall J took a grist to Davids I & Nancy went to see Mary Burkholder she is rather poorly then we went to C Burkholders to dinner then went to see Grandmother she is a little better but quite weak W. mostly Cler fine & warm but a Cool air 24 Boys pulled shingles & some of boards off shed & some of the boards & drew shingles into woodshed AM John Brillinger Came to dinner A went to Hermans after dinner to Care for the horse </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1907 Herman is going to Toronto tomorrow W. a very fine & cler day 25 J took Cream AM A was at Hermans Henry worked at stripping shed we got word that Grandmother is worse Henry brought Lizzy & J took up Grandmother is some better again W. strong East wind all day beginning to rain at bedtime Sunday 26 at home AM I & Nancy went to Joes PM staid to supper W. fine rain last night foggy & Cloudy all day very fine heavy rain after dark Distant thunder for awhile 27 Henry helped Sarah wash A worked at shed J asked hands to take down shed I helped Nancy wash AM had about {blank space} hands to take down shed PM W. strong S west wind PM Cold towards evening a squaal of sleet & snow this evening 28 Boys worked at Cement wall for Hog Pen we intend turn it to the end of shed to Make one long building for a new hog pen I took Old Mare Nell to BS got her shod all round AM W. ground roofs white with snow this Morning very Cold NW wind all day the trees are not in full leaf yet, too Cool 29 Boys worked at wall AM J brought shingles from Stouffville $2.50 per square for the first Class & $2.20 for Clear Buttes Henry Harrowed Corn PM I brought Anne to help Nancy to do some sewing {second page} May 1907 June W. very fine pretty warm growing weather 30 Benj'n helped boys fram the timber & they asked about 18 hands & rased the building after 4 PM I & Nancy went to Davids to dinner then went to see Grandmother she is getting weaker W. a very fine growing day 31 Boys worked shed Davids were here to dinner W. very fine Cler day things growing nicely J went to Markham for nails Benj'n helped Boys June 1 Boys worked at shed Benj'n helped AM A went to Tunkers feast with Peter Jacobs PM Henry went to Aleck Milroys stable raising awhile this Morning W. steady East wind getting Cloudy drizzle at bed time Sunday 2 at home Johny Reesors were here to dinner & Br C's after supper W. very fine & Cler not much rain last night Flavius & family were here PM 3 Boys put on roof boards & began shingling Benj'ns helped W. quite warm some cloudy PM 4 I & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner then went to T McDowels to see Matty Frets she had a Parylitic stroke is poorly then went to see Grandmother she is some better she knew us & could talk but not so plainly her throat seems Parylized Boys & Benj'n shingled AM J A & Benj'n went fishing to dead water PM Caught 4 W. Cloudy drizzly rain from East nearly all PM did not get much wet Coming home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 1907 5 Boys shingled Benj'n helped PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. fine AM cloudy PM rain after 5 PM Just a drizzle 6 Boys finished shingling Benj'n helped W. Clear a strong NW wind J went to Markham AM Henry took a grist Chop AM brought it home PM 7 Boys worked at building Henry helped Thomas Diller let down his barn PM. W. fine Cler 8 Boys worked at building W. very fine & warm Jakey Groves were here to supper little Alma & Frank were here too Sunday 9 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Gayman sermon First Epistle to St John 2nd C by Jos Wismer of Jordan Walter Spragge was here PM Daniels Called awhile W. a very lovely June day a growing day 10 Boys worked at Pig pen putting in troughs with Cement w. very fine Cler & warm Cool wind from East PM 11 Boys worked at stable W. very fine but strong Easterly wind Cool PM 12 Boys worked at stable I & Nancy went to see Grandmother we staid to dinner She is a little weaker, but rests well we Called to see Mary Burkholder she is about the same J took 5 Pigs 1040 lbs to Markham for Hornshaw @ $6.65 per Cwt W. very fine & Cler Cool East wind PM we took Susanna as far as Benj'ns & brought her home this evening 13 J scuffled Mangels A & Henry worked at stable AM A went to Coakwells barn raising PM J & Henry worked at stable PM W. Cler Cool East wind {second page} June 1907 14 Boys worked at stable I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM Aaron Rittenhouse Called awhile this evening W. very fine Cler & warm 81 deg above Zero awhile PM 15 Henry went to Markham for some scantlings AM they worked at stable today W. fine & warm Sundy 16 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona in spring waggon with Henry's remarks by Br C Sermon on 1st Epister of St Peter 5th C by Joseph Wismer went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner w. quite warm & Cler very fine June day 17 J grubbed Corn Henry helped Sarah wash A worked at stable AM they both were at it PM I & Nancy washed PM W. very very warm about 85 deg Clear all day we heard that Nancys Mother died at 2.30 PM will be Buried at 930 on Wednesday 18 Boys worked at Stable & pulled out the inside of the old Pig pen Angelina Reesor brought Solomon Hoovers & wife awhile AM W. very very warm over 85 deg fine 19 I & Nancy A Henry & Sarah went to funeral of Grandmother Hoover opening remarks by song remarks & prayer by C Gayman then Lewis Burkholders spoke on Psalms we went to the house for dinner W. quite warm a slight shower last night but a heavy rain Coming home a few heavy Claps of thunder a fine heavy rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 1907 20 Boys cleaned rubbish & Manure out of Old Pigpen A & Henry went fishing to Dead water towards evening Caught only 4 J went to Locust Hill to help load the Ensilage Cutter on Car we got it repaired. W. very fine day not so warm 21 three boys done road work with 2 teams drawing gravel onto 11th Con I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Saml's to divided the last of Grandmother's Estate W. fine Cler AM Cloudy PM pretty warm 22 Henry drew one load gravel finished the road work J took Cream they all hoed Mangels W. quite warm about 80 deg's Sunday 23 at home Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans W. Cloudy distant thunder off & on nearly all daya little showery, warm 24 Boys hoed Mangels I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. quite warm looks like rain 25 J Kindig Came this Morning he & J went to Books in 3rd Con Scarboro for his outfit Moving Building they began after dinner to Move Old Pig pen Elias & Benj'ns Man helped W. quite warm looked like showers David Burkholder & his sister Susan Horner were here to dinner 26 Boys & Kindig worked at Moving Pig pen got it pretty near the place {second page} June 1907 July I brought AB's Lizzie this morning to Help to do some sewing Daniels were here to dinner W. fine rain last night some thunder Cloudy a little rain this morning Cler & Cool PM 27 Kindig A & Henry finished setting Pig pen nice & level J scuffled AM he went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's PM & brought Bureau & Lounge that Nancy got on Friday when Grandmothers things were divided Mary & the Children were here all day W. very fine Cool 28 J Grubbed Corn with seeder AM A & Henry helped Wideman's Men put Eavestroughs on front of East barn & on the Pig pen W. very warm I got Mare Nell shod PM Susanna went with me as far as Flavius' 29 Boys hoed Greystone turnips this A & Henry drew gravel from Collins & J finished turnip W. Cloudy distant thunder after dinner a slight sprinkle of rain Cloudy PM warm Sunday 30 I & Nancy Susanna & Lizzy went to Benj'ns PM staid to supper A went to Herman's to dinner W. a little showery AM Cler PM July 1st Boys Chored then worked at Cement wall under Pig pen W. shower AM another few shower's & distant thunder PM 2 Boys worked at Pig pen wall got it finished J scuffled awhile W. very fine & Cool 3 J Cultivated mangels with seeder AM he topped thistles in grain PM A & Henry done some Cementing for Arthur Reesor W. very fine Cler </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1907 4 J Scuffled & topped thistles A & Henry worked at Arthur Reesors W. a very fine Cler day 5 A & Henry worked at Arthur Reesors J scuffled Corn I & Nancy went to Markham AM W. fine & Cler pretty warm 6 A & Henry worked at Arthur Reesors J hoed Corn W. pretty warm thunder showers went around PM very little rain here I went to Ceder Grove PM Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 9th C by C Gayman Widow Anne Nighswander was here awhile PM C Burkholder's were here to supper W. a very fine Cler day pretty warm 8 A & Henry finished Arthur Reesor's Job J hoed Corn W. pretty warm {illegible} shower went around all AM a sprinkle here I helped wash AM 9 Boys hoed Corn A started about 5 PM to Markham for 10 Barrels Cement Henry's went to Menno Burkholder's after supper W. a very fine Cler day 10 A went to Thomas Dillers Barn raising J & Henry hoed Corn AM Henry & Sarah went to raising PM J Grubbed Mangels with seeder PM W. a very fine Cler day 11 Boys cut Ganes in beams of Pig Barn for Joists Henry went to R Johnstons barn rasing PM W drizzly rain off & on all day Lydia & Hoover {second page} July 1907 12 Boys worked some at Pig pen put Paris Green on Potatoes & hoed Corn Davids were at Henry's to dinner W. a little rain this Morning Cler & fine today 13 Boys drew stones into Pig pen AM they all three helped Benj'n draw in hay with teams PM I took 4 bags barley to Davids & got it Chopped PM W. very fine Cler prety warm Sunday 14 at home A took Nancy to Dr AM she is not so well he gave her some Medicine She is up & around Thos Dillers & Peters were at Henry's to dinner W. a very fine Cler day 15 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw hay with team towards evening W. pretty warm rather Cloudy a little sprinkle of rain after dark 16 Boys scuffled most of Corn & hoed the Potatoes J Cut last half of hay Daniels were here to dinner W. quite warm a little rain last night rather Cloudy AM I took Susanna to Br C's to dinner 17 Boys Chore & drew in 7 loads hay PM I took Susanna to Flavius AM I & Nancy brought her home PM W. very warm 18 J took Cream then they drew in loads hay W. quite warm fine & Cler 19 Boys finished drawing in hay we have 18 big loads off the 10 acres Henry helped Benj'n PM J scuffled PM A mowed fence Corners I brought Anne after dinner to sew took her home this evening W. very warm </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1907 20 J took Cream & got Horses Chief & Billy shod A helped Benj'n AM they worked at Pig pen PM I took Susanna to Davids & left her there I staid to dinner W. quite warm, heavy rain went around north at noon some thunder. Cooler this evening strong wind PM Sunday 21 I & Nancy & Lizzie went to Meeting at Widemans with Henry's remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 15 C by Br C went to Enos Ramers to dinner Henry's were at Daniels w. not quite so warm 22 Boys worked some at Pigpen & drew small stones off Scarboro Townline I & Lizzy washed PM W. a very fine steady rain awhild AM Cler & warm PM 23 Boys worked at Pig pen I helped J bring in fine Jag of fence Corner hay PM W. quite warm thunder showers went around PM 24 J & A worked at Pigpen I & Nancy Henry & Sarah & Lizzy went to Funeral of Levi Burkholder's son Freddie sermon on Isaiah 55 C 8 & 9 V by C Gayman Moses Weber spoke too on Job part of 1st C we went to Menno Burkholders to dinner W. a shower before the funeral left the house thunder showers went around after dinner we got home without, but we had a very heavy shower & strong wind & pretty heavy thunder about 600 PM 25 Boys worked at Pig pen J Put Paris Green on Potatoes second time W. very fine & warm {second page} July 1907 Aug 26 Boys worked at Pig pen J drew a lod of gravel & Grubbed Mangels W. strong NW wind heavy rain & some thunder last night 27 Boys worked at Pig pen I took Lizzy part way home PM Nancy went along to Elias's W. very fine & Cool, NW wind Sunday 28 at home Elias's & Henry were here to dinner W. fine pretty Cloudy at times 29 A helped Benj'n draw hay J Cut our Fall Wheat Henry shocked it is a good Crop I & Lizzy washed I got Mare Nell shod all around W. not very warm Clouds went around north all AM 30 A helped Benj'n draw hay AM J Scuffled Corn Henry Chored W. very fine Cooler we Cut weeds in Hebron Cemetery after supper Burkholder's Man J Hendersham was here to dinner he delivered some Mattresses & springs 31 Boys worked at Pig Pen W. quite warm AM a few thunder showers PM Aug 1 Boys worked at Pigpen AM they cut the barley south of bush PM & Picked 16 Brown Leghorn Roosters w. very fine not so warm we will send the Roosters to Toronto with M Barkey 2 Boys pulled down 40 rods of the Board fence north of Meeting house J Jarvis put up a Wire fence @ 45 cts per rod he got finished before night Boys hoed Mangels PM W. fine a few fine showers through the night pretty heavy thunder </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 1907 3 Boys worked at Pig pen AM they hoed Mangels PM A helped Thomas thresh awhile PM Levi Ramer started the Machine W. very fine Cler & Cool I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron PM Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder Br C Sermon on St Mat part of 18 C by C Burkholder Henry Byer's & MN were here to dinner Joe's were here awhile this evening Br C's were here after supper W. a very lovely day Herman's were here last night Harvey & Lewis Grove were here all week little Frank Grove was here last night Susanna Came home yesterday she was away visiting 2 weeks. 5 drew in wheat 11 loads Benj'n & his man helped with team W. not so warm rather cloudy I took Lizzie home she has been here nearly six weeks. Mary & the Children were here PM 6 Cut barley east of dam & drew in barley south of bush W. quite warm Clouds went around north. 7 Boys laid floor in straw shed over Pig pen the old boards off the fence on Pickering townline W. very warm thunder shower around PM 8 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw in wheat with team till near supper time J took grist of barley to Davids {second page} Aug 1907 Am he Chored PM & raked stubble PM W. very fine not so warm some cloudy 9 Boys nearly finished lining up Pig Pen with Concrete inside AM J & Henry began to Plow in Meadow stubble A worked at Pig pen PM W. quite warm I & Nancy took a drive to Elias's to Joe's & Called on Johny Reesor after supper 10 Boys plowed in Meadow they cut Mixed grain on Knoll PM I & Nancy went to Saml Barkeys at Mongolia to dinner we Called on Mary Burkholder she is quite poorly then we went to Levi Grove's to supper & to Ed Moyer's all night W. very warm Sundy 11 went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 18 C by Levi Grove went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner then Came home W. quite warm a little Cloudy 12 Boys Cut about an acre of Oats behind barn to thresh when we get Machine they drew in the barley in big field loads PM Benj'n 2 Men helped with teams A raked the stubble after supper W. very very warm 89 deg above at noon cooler towards evening a little distant thunder over the lake 13 A & Henry helped Flavius draw dung with team AM Flavius & his Man helped in PM with team </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 1907 J rolled sod that was Plowed then he cut mixed grain below garden AM W. Cooler strong NW wind very strong 14 A Helped Johnny Reesor thresh till 1/2 past 2 o' J finished Cutting Oats behind barn & most of field north of Meeting house Henry shocked W. very fine & Cool 15 A helped JD's thresh AM Bob Milroys PM J finished Cutting Oats north of Meeting house then Benj'ns Man helped & they drew in rakings & Mixed grain on Knoll & few loads Oats I took Cream with Mare Nell JH Ramer's & Caroline Lehman were here to dinner W. very fine Cool air, Teenie Stover was here to dinner & supper 16 Threshed till 4 PM the grain yielded well Fall Wheat & barley about 40 Bus per Acre Oats very good W. Cloudy at times AM began to drizzle about 1100 rained a very fine shower at noon a very little distant thunder cloudy PM & warm J Cut a little mixed grain East of Orchard: too damp 17 I took Susanna to Elias's then I & Nancy started after dinner & went to Joseph Grove's to supper & to Davids & staid all night Boys Cut Mixed Peas & Oat field W. pretty warm fine Sunday 18 went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman went to Jos Kochs to dinner to Saml Reesor's to supper & to Daniels all night {second page} Aug 1907 W. warm Cler 19 went to SB Lehman's to dinner & supper & to C Gayman's all night 20 went to Jacob Grove's to dinner & to Lizzy Gibners to supper & to Herman's to stay all night. W. Cloudy at times a very little rain at noon 21 Came home to dinner I & Nancy washed PM the boys finished Cutting the grain while we were away & are drawing in now W. quite fine not very warm Susanna Came home again today 22 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw in Oats with team (they helped the boys yesterday) J raked stubble W. fine & Cler not very warm 23 Boys finished drawing in all the grain I took Buggy to Ceder Grove AM to get Tires set I brought it home PM W. fine not so warm 24 Boys finished Plowing in Meadow for Wheat about 5 1/2 Acres Henry got Mares shod PM A helped Thomas thresh PM till 4 oclock W. not so warm a very light shower AM J took Cream for Flavius Sunday 25 I & Nancy went to Br N's they were not at home went to Br S's they were not at home staid at Davids to dinner Flavius & family were here to supper W. very fine strong NW wind 26 A & Henry helped Thomas thresh with team to draw grain to Machine AM they helped Benj'n draw dung PM J got Mare Jennie shod on hind feet AM he began to gang in barley stubble west of dam PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 1907 Sept I & Nancy walked AM I took Nancy & Susanna to Elias's PM then got Mare Nell shod all round & brought them home W. fine & Cler strong Cool NW wind 27 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw dung J helped Alick Milroy thresh AM & Frank McCreight PM W. Cloudy & a very slight drizzle of rain at times till about 4 PM when it rained fine & steady for awhile Mary & Anne were here PM sewing 28 Boys drew dung J helped Benj'n thresh PM I & Nancy & Susanna went to JD's to dinner W. very fine & Cler & Cool Benj'ns 2 men helped at dung 29 Boys drew dung Benj'n & his Man helped I & little Willis took 4 bags Chop to Davids got it done in 10 minutes & brought it home W. very fine & Cler pretty warm. 30 Boys drew dung AM Benj'n & his Man helped they helped Benj'n draw PM Herman's were here to dinner W. pretty warm looks like rain 31 Boys finished drawing dung W. very fine Cool Sunday Sept 1st All went to Meeting at Hebron Sermons on St Mat 26 & 27 C by C Burkholder & Br C Lords supper was Celebrated Daniels were here to dinner Peter Reesor's brought the friends Tyson & wife Rice & wife & Leatherman & wife to dinner they are from Burks County Pennsylvania W. pretty warm looks like rain a fine shower after dark a little distant thunder. {second page} Sept 1907 2 A & Henry spread dung J Grubbed W. fine cooler towards evening very fine rain last night soaked pretty well 3 J sowed Wheat about acres AM Henry ganged in barley stubble west of dam J helped awhile PM A went to Toronto W. very fine looked a little like rain I took 5 bags barley to Davids & got it Chopped PM 4 J & Henry ganged A worked at Pig pen W. fine rather Cloudy at times 5 A worke at Pig pen AM he spread dung PM J & Henry ganged East of Creek below graveyard then began behind barn Davids were here to dinner W. showery awhile AM fine heavy rain PM distant thunder, heavy north 6 J & A ganged Henry spread dung W. fine Cler 7 Boys finished ganging down the dung in NW Corner field I took Susanna to Markham to Dr AM W. fine Sunday 8 I & Nancy & Susanna went to M Barkeys to dinner Joe & Anne were here to supper W. rather Cloudy but fine Cool 9 I took Cream & got Horses Chief & Billy shod on front feet & brought 2 doz fruit Baskets from Green River AM Henry ganged A Picked 24 Baskets Crab Apples & Pears & some apples they dressed a Calf too PM Adeline & Emma Ramer were here to dinner W. fine not so warm AM heavy shower went around north PM I & Nancy washed AM warmer PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept 1907 10 J Rolled some of the land that was ganged A worked at Pig pen Henry & Sarah & little Willis went to Toronto 24 Baskets Crabs & Apples & Pears $4.00 for the lot one Calf 82 lbs 9 cts Cwt 19 1/2 lbs Tallow $1.00 W. air from East a little drizzly at times AM rain from East at times quite heavy this evening some thunder 11 J Rolled some PM Henry ganged A helped Elias's thresh PM W. drizzly awhile AM Cleared up PM pretty heavy rain last night a fine lot of water in our dam I went to Ceder Grove after dinner 12 A helped NB's thresh till 3 PM J & Henry finished ganging behind barn Henry began single Plowing north of bush in Wheat stubble J made about 1 Barrel of Cider at Lapps PM W. quite fine Cler very fine day 13 J & Henry single Plowed north of bush A worked at Pig pen & helped stir sauce we made over 7 crocks full W. quite warm 14 A & Henry Plowed north of bush J took cream with Mare Nell AM J Plowed PM A & Henry Plowed out & Picked Potatoes in Old Orchard PM Henry's went to Sarahs folks about 4 PM W. quite warm Sunday 15 at home Benj'ns were here to dinner A went to Meeting at Widemans on his Bycicle W. quite warm Alma Frank & little Ada were here all day Elias's went to Meeting at Widemans {second page} Sept 1907 16 A helped Flavius put in Tiles all day J Plowed AM he drew stones into feeding room of Pigpen Henry drew 2 loads gravel from Laughlin's PM helped Sarah wash awhile I helped Nancy wash AM W. quite warm rather Cloudy PM Walter Hoover installed a Telephone into Henry's Kitchen today I protested as long as I could but I could not prevail on the boys so I suppose things will take their course 17 J brought 5 Barrels Cement from Markham @ $2.30 A helped Flavius all day Henry brought 2 loads gravel AM he began plowing below garden PM J plowed awhile PM W. fine warm 18 Boys worked at Cementing Pig pen cementing feeding room floor Flavius helped Br N's brought Menno Shantz & wife & Enos Martins & wife from Waterloo to supper W. Cloudy at times Cooler towards evening strong wind 19 Boys dug out foundations for new Hen house at south end of Pig pen & began foundation wall Flavius helped I took Susanna to J Murisons after dinner & brought her home after supper. W. quite warm slight rain this evening 20 Boys finished hen house foundation Henry helped W Tran fill silo J helped Benj'n cut corn I took Susanna to Thomas's Pm brought her home this evening W. Cloudy at times warm 21 A & Henry helped Benj'n fill his Silo J Plowed below garden & took 8 bags barley to Davids W. very fine Cool wind </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept 1907 I & Nancy went to Elias's & Joseph awhile PM Sunday 22 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Menno Reesor's to dinner W. very fine & Cool J & A were at Elias's to dinner Henry's were at Isaac Reesor's to dinner & at Martin Barkeys to supper 23 Boys plowed south & East of Orchard & began to Cut Corn with Binder My Dear Nancy was very unfortunate after breakfast she was standing on a Chair to strike some flies & she lost her Balance & fell to the floor & broke her lame knee we Called Dr Robinson he Bandaged it she took sick & feverish we Called him again about 4 PM he Came again & gave some Medicine she was very bad but now about Midnight she is resting very well. 24 J & A helped Thomas fill silo at his other farm & Henry plowed AM filled our silo PM W. Cler & fine AM rather Cloudy PM slight little shower PM Cool tonight Dr Called says Nancy is doing well not much pain in her Knee 25 A helped W Petty fill silo AM Henry & J Plowed A helped Thomas fill at home PM J helped Sarah & Stella take in Citrons & Beets PM Enos Hoover's were here to dinner & Daniels were here to supper Davids were here to supper Davids were here after supper Dr Called says Nancy is doing well W. very Cold strong NW wind Calm tonight 26 Henry plowed AM he Picked Apples PM A & J helped Flavius fill silo till 3 PM then they dressed 5 Pigs W. Cool some wind Herman's called PM Br N's called too. {second page} 27 J Plowed Henry helped G Dimma fill silo AM he Picked 4 rows Potatoes PM A went to Toronto 5 Pigs nearly 500. @ $8.75 per Cwt 27 Baskets Apples some @ 25 cts & some 20 W. Cler AM cloudy at times PM a little rain after supper JH Ramers were here to supper Dr Called PM he says Nancy is doing well he will Come on Monday & put her Knee into Plaster of Paris this is my 71st Birthday 28 J & A plowed sometimes between showers Henry chored W. drizzly nearly all day a fine heavy rain this evening some thunder AB's Lizzie has been here since Tuesday Morning Sunday 29 all went to Meeting Except I & J & Susanna & little Willis Br inlaw Saml Hoover's & MN were here to dinner a great Many Called to see Nancy I can hardly name them all W. northern Cloudy & Cool Nancy feeling some better 30 J & A Plowed A worked at a roller door for the north end of shed he took the Cream in Thomas's place this morning W. a little rain this Morning Cleared up fine & Cool Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here to supper Nancy a little stronger Oct 1 Boys dug Potatoes Dr was here today and put Nancy's Knee in starch Bandages she is improving slowly Johny Reesor's brought Esra Martin & wife & Set Bauman & wife from Waterloo to dinner W. very fine 2 Boys plowed A helped Benj'n PM W. quite fine Nancy doing fair 3 Boys plowed & Picked about 60 Baskets apples W. quite warm Br N. Br inlaw Enos Hoover & Aunt Lizzy called Nancy was up in a chair all AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1907 4 Henry went to Toronto 60 Baskets Harleys Westing Jemmitings & Gravensteins from 25 cts to 10 cts per Basket Amounting to $ J Plowed till near noon then he went to Markham with Benj'ns Mare & Buggy A went on his Wheel W. rain last night fine today Davids were here to dinner Anne Esther Lydia & Flavius Fanny & little Eva Called Flavius & Br C Called this morning Nancy doing well 5 Boys pulled Mangels & J drew in Carl helpers PM they took in 13 loads W. rather Cloudy rained awhile AM strong NW wind PM Br S's Lydia & Bertha were here PM Sunday 6 Henry's went to Meeting at Altona J & A went to Benj'ns to dinner SB Lehmans were here to dinner W. Cloudy began to rain about 4 PM 7 Boys nearly finished pulling mangels AM A helped Taylor thresh PM J & Henry Flavius & his Man Jack drew 12 loads PM till rain stopped them I went to Ceder Grove PM the first time that I was off the place for 2 weeks Esther & Russell Called PM W. Cloudy, fine rain after 4 PM strong wind Nancy is going on Crutches 8 A helped Taylors thresh J & Henry took in last of Mangels loads AM they helped Flavius with team PM Br C's brought Henry Bauman & wife & Moses Martin & wife awhile AM tghey Came from Waterloo W. strong wind I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove PM 9 Boys plowed & Picked winter apples W. sharp white frost last night fine today pretty warm {second page} 10 A & Henry plowed J looked for the young cattle that have been on the road all summer and they have not been at home for a few days he plowed PM & Henry looked for them he found them below Spencelys W. fine Cler Nancy is walking very well on crutches. 11 A helped JD's thresh Henry drew 3 loads Coal from Locust Hill over 5 tons @ $6.40 he took Bus Wheat to Whitevale @ $1.00 per Bus J Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine & Cler Nancy doing quite well 12 A helped JD's thresh awhile J took Cream & Henry Chored Machine Came AM then they threshed PM all went well W. NW wind a few squaals of rain Br C called AM with Baumans & C Hagadorn from Waterloo Sunday 13 at home Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans A went too on his Bycicle J went to Daniels to dinner Leonard Hoovers & his Mother were here to dinner W. Cloudy Nancy doing well 14 finished threshing about 11 Oc grain turned out fairly well A & Henry plowed PM J went to Whalen's sale on 19th Con Markham W. rather Cloudy Br S's Called PM 15 J & Henry plowed AM they Picked winter apples PM A worked at Hen house we are putting up the frame of my fathers woodshed on a cement foundation near where the old Hen house was the foundation is put up some time ago W. very very fine & Cler Anne & Esther Barkey Called PM I went to Ceder Grove & to Davids Mill PM 16 A worked at henhouse J & Henry plowed AM Henry drew 2 loads gravel PM J went to Markham for 2 Barrels Cement PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1907 I got Mare Nell shod AM W. very fine 17 J & A worked at henhouse Henry drew home some dung & Plowed I & Suanna went to Markham AM W. a very very fine day Daniels were here to supper 18 J & A worked at henhouse Henry finished Plowing field behind barn A went to Markham after supper on is wheel for some nails W. quite fine Cooler Br inlaw Jesse Hoover here to dinner 19 Boys worked at henhouse Henry took 54 Bu Wheat to Markham @1.2 AM J took 54 Bu PM & he brought home one ton Oil Cake @ $32 W. fine & Cler sharp Air from NW I took grist to Davids & got it Chopped AM Sunday 20 at home Herman's & Henry's were here to dinner & Elias's & Joe's to supper W. fine clear getting Colder 21 Boys shingled Henhouse I went to Davidsons for gang Plow shares PM W. a hard frst last night fine today 22 Boys lined up henhouse with Concrete the same as they done the pig pen didnt quite finish J helped Johny Reesor thresh PM W. sharp frost last night very fine today 23 A helped Johnny Reesor thresh till 3 PM then he Picked winter apples J & Henry picked some winter apples AM then they picked 15 sacks Cider apples & took them to A Clemdemen & went awhile to Jas Malcoms sale C Burkholder's were here to dinner& Thomas's Adeline Came with Ada Reesor from Pennsylvania & her Husband {second page} Oct 1907 Metsler they were here to supper W. very fine & Cler Cool wind Dr Called this evening Nancy takes dizzy spells he Calls it Vertigo 24 J & Henry ganged in NW Corner field A worked at Henhouse AM they all went to Spencely's sale PM W. very very fine & Cler a Cool wind Anne was here PM Nancy doing pretty well 25 Boys Picked winter apples they worked a little at the henhouse I went to Ceder Grove AM Br N's Called awhile PM W. very fine & Cler a strong NW wind 26 J & Henry ganged AM Picked winter apples PM A worked at henhouse AM & Picked apples PM I took Susanna to Elias's AM brought her home PM W. sharp frost last night very fine today Sunday 27 all went to Meeting except J he staid with Nancy & little Willis sermon on {blank space} by C Gayman & on {blank space} by Br C Henry & Sarah Lucinda Reesor Elias & Mary Joseph & Anne were Baptised as Members of our church we had no visitors to dinner but different Callers after dinner W. rain last night & all day off & on raining yet bedtime quite mild this is the 50th anniversary of our wedding day 28 J & Henry finished ganging NW Corner field 2nd time A helped R Milroy thresh till awhile after dinner then he Picked apples W. fine & Cler strong NW wind Nancy is doing pretty well she can walk across the floor with a stick </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1907 Nov 29 J & Henry finished ganging NW Corner field AM A Picked apples they dressed a calf & 4 pigs PM J took grist & got some shoeing done W. Cler Cool air from north Br S's & Br C Called AM Joseph Groves Called PM 30 A worked at Pig pen J Chored A helped Benj'n thresh PM Henry went to T{illegible} 4 Pigs 400 @ $8.75 1 Calf 95 lbs @ 9.50 per Cwt 4 Barrels Cooking Apples @ $2.00 per Barrel I went to Markham to get More Medicine for Nancy she is doing very well W. hard frost last night very fine & Cler today Thanksgiving day 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna she staid with Nancy remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C David Burkholder was here to dinner Hermans & Daniels Called PM W. sharp frost last night very fine today there have been 3 white frost nwo Nov 1 A helped Benj'n finished threshing a few hours this morning J & Henry plowed in root field I went to Whitevale for Plow shares this morning W. mostly Cloudy pretty mild 2 A plastered the new henhouse onto the Cement J worked in pigpen made some feed boxes in the feeding room Henry mixed mortar for A W. steady rain from East raining yet 9 O Sunday 3 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. Cloudy strong NW wind not Cold 4 Boys plowed in root ground & Picked apples Thomas's Man Sherman March helped plow PM W. very fine & Cler raining at bedtime {second page} Nov 1907 5 A worked at henhouse J & Henry began plowing in sod in NE corner field I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM I walked to Elias's PM W. very fine & mild, Cler a little cloudy at times 6 J & Henry Plowed A took cream with Mare Nell AM A & Henry plowed & J Picked apples PM W. some drizzly & mild & cloudy Menno Burkholder's Called awhile PM Nancy is doing well 7 Boys Chored J plowed sod behind Cider house PM A & Henry took grist to Davids & got Henry's mare shod PM W. very strong NW wind drizzle of rain & soft snow nearly all day 8 J & A Plowed Henry Picked apples PM W. Cloudy & cool, milder & More Cler PM I went to Ceder Grove AM 9 A & Henry Plowed Mare Bell took sick sent for Dr Armstrong she is all right again I walked to Flavius PM W. sharp white frost last night fine & cler clouded up PM Sunday 10 at home Nancy still a little better Lizzy is still here Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans J A & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner W. a little Cloudy at times a very fine day 11 Boys plowed A helped Benj'n Kill some Pigs PM W. sharp white frost last night very fine & Cler today I went to Ceder Grove AM I helped Lizzy wash this morning 12 Henry brought load Oil Cake from Markham for Flavius AM J Plowed they drew in some Greystone Turnips & all the feed Corn PM W. fine & Cler most of the time cold air 13 Boys finished plowing sod AM then we all went to Flavius's sale PM except Lizzy & Susanna staid with Nancy </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1907 Flavius had 50 acres rented from John Pearce for 5 years his lease has expired & he had raised a lot of Cattle the Cows sold for over $50 to $73 the horses did not sell W. Cloudy with very cold SW wind 14 A helped F McCreight thresh AM & Alick Milroy PM J & Henry Chored Henry got some shoes on horses then J Henry & Benj'n Killed 6 Pigs PM W. fine & Cler cold 16 deg above zero 15 A worked at fitting sash into henhouse & Pig pen J Chored Henry went to Toronto 3 Barrels of Rambo apples fallen $1.25 each 1 Barrel Grindstone $1.25 6 Pigs 600 @ $8.50 W. quite fine getting Milder 16 A helped Thomas thresh AM Henry took some Chop to Whitevale they pulled & drew in the Greystone turnips loads PM. W. Cler sharp white frost last night Cold Air Sunday 17 at home Flavius's were here to supper W. very fine & Cler, sharp air very sharp 18 Boys Chored & gathered apples & put a lot down Cellar I helped Lizzy wash AM got Mare Nell shod on hind feet PM W. very fine mild Cloudy & smoky white frost last night 19 Boys worked at Apples took a lot to Lapps Made 76 gallons Cider & left some to be made into sauce they filled 9 Barrels PM I & Susanna went to Markham AM she had 2 teeth Pulled W. very fine Cler Hermans were here to dinner 20 J & A drew a lot of dry wood down from bush Henry went to Toronto 9 Barrels apples Barl snows $2.75 2 Barls Kings $2.75 {second page} Nov 1907 then he had Rambo's & Talmans & other Common Kinds he made $16.50 for the 9 Barrels W. strong East wind PM began to rain after supper Br inlaw John Hoover's were here to dinner 21 Henry plowed a headland & the strip where the Greystone turnips grew a put in the windows in henhouse & pig pen J went to sale at Josiah Parson's with Thomas PM W. mild Cloudy strong south west wind 22 Boys Cleaned up rubbish that was left of the old Pig pen Henry plowed early Potatoe patch in old orchard I & Nancy went awhile to Flavius's Called at Br C's she enjoyed the drive very much W. quite fine rather Cloudy 23 Boys drew rubbish & frame of old henhouse into Calf pasture J went to Markham PM I & Nancy went awhile to Benj'ns PM She is getting quite smart W. very very fine & Cler a sharp white frost last night Sunday 24 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 13 C by C Gayman Joe's were here to dinner W. very fine & Clear white frost last night sharp air 25 Boys cleaned up rubbish & put in posts for a fence from NE Corner of shop to run north to to NE Corner of pig pen Henry helped Sarah wash AM I helped Lizzy wash AM W. very very fine Cler I took Susanna to Benj'ns AM brought her home PM 26 Boys chored fixed up overhead in pig pen for the hens Roosters that we fatten I went to Meeting house to a meeting of those that want sheds I think there will be some built W. about an inch of snow last night also some rain pretty wet all day snow going off again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1907 Dec Daniels & Davids & Enos Nighswanders were here to dinner 27 Henry Clipped 2 horses for J Malcom J & A worked at fixing upstairs in pig pen Mary & Children were here to dinner Lizzy went home will Come again W. Mild snow all gone Cloudy began to snow from East after supper 28 Boys finished place for hens on Pigpen I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner W. mild a Cold West wind snow all gone little Alma Came home with us to stay all night 29 Boys finished a fence from shop north to the north end of Pig pen W. a little snow in the air Came on fast after dark Lizzie came this evening 30 Boys Chored AM A worked at Arthur Reesor's & J & Henry went to standing timber sale in Whitevale PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. a little below freezing all day Cler ground white with snow Dec 1 Sunday I Nancy Susanna & Lizzy went to Joe's to dinner W. Cloudy mostly a very heavy fall of snow coming home about an inch fell 2 Boys Chored & sorted the hens Moores Man was here & fixed the Pump W. sharp Cloudy 3 A helped Pilkeys thresh for F McCreight PM Henry helped Thomas Kill a Pig W. quite sharp 4 Henry's went to Menno Burkholders & Henry went to Gregory's sale A dressed a calf J Chored W. quite Cold 8 above Zero this morning 5 Henry & Sarah helped Benj'n Kill hogs A helped NB's thresh {second page} Dec 1907 J Chored & took grist to Davids & took Calf to J Malcolms he takes it to Toronto W. Cler quite sharp 6 A & J worked at a water closet Henry went to Markham & took their girl Stella Spragge home she was with them all summer I went to Joe's AM W. fine & Milder roads good 7 A helped Benj'n Henry got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM they Chored PM I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. fine & Cler thawing a little PM 8 Sunday at home Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans W. Mild Mostly Cloudy fine drizzle of rain the ground has been white with snow but it is about all gone 9 A was at Benj'ns all day at threshing J went before dinner & helped Henry Chored W. Cloudy began to rain towards evening I & Lizzie washed AM This my Nancy's 68th Birthday 10 A was at Benj'ns Henry helped Teenie Stover Kill a hog J Chored & went to Underwoods sale PM W. Mild Cloudy AM Colder PM 11 A was at Benj'ns Henry got things ready to Kill hogs tomorrow J Chored AM he went to Markham PM W. some snow last night & all AM Colder looks like winter 12 Killed our 5 hogs Flavius & Fanny Benj'ns & Fanny & Elias & Anne helped got done in good time after 3 PM W. snow AM fine PM not cold there are a few inches of snow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 1907 13 A worked at Water Closet Henry salted meat AM J & Henry drew dung on back Orchard I went to Ceder Grove PM W. rather Cloudy not Cold roads good a little more snow would make good sleighing 14 Henry helped Benj'n put on a load of hay J Chored A & Lizzy went to Markham AM A Varnished our Cupboard PM W. Cloudy this morning began to snow & blow from East about 900 snowed & blowed all day not Cold Sunday 15 at home Henry's went to Elias's to dinner W. mild, Cloudy air from East soft snow very soft this evening there is very fair sleighing 16 Boys chored & I helped Lizzie wash AM help A helped Sarah wash AM they filled 8 Barrels with Apples & Killed a Pig PM W. not Cold a little snow in the air good sleighing 17 J & Henry Chored A went to Toronto 8 Barrels King Apples $2.00 per B 1 Pig 90 lbs $8.00 per Cwt he weint with sleigh good to half way home I & Susanna went to Markham I got my last Tooth pulled Susanna got 3 pulled went to Davids to dinner W. fine mild, Cloudy good sleighing 18 Henry & Sarah helped Flavius Kill hogs A got horse Chief shod & Picked some fowls J Chored & went to Alisons sale PM he bought 6 Pigs @ $2.30 each weigh about 50 lbs live W. very fine mild {second page} Dec 1907 19 all hands Picked Geese they Picked 18 J brought home the Pigs that he bought yesterday they are a fine lot Daniels were here to dinner W. not so cold a pretty strong West wind 20 Henry helped Benj'n draw hay from his north barn AM J & Henry went to Youngs sale in 6th Con Pickering PM A went to Toronto 12 Geese 170 lbs @ 10 cts per lb 12 Fowls 55 lbs @ 8 ct per lb I got Mare Nell sharped all round PM W. Mild cloudy A went with Wheels no sleighing to Toronto good here 21 Boys Chored Henry & Sarah went to Markham PM I took Susanna to Elias's this morning brought her home this evening MN came to stay all night W. very fine & cler Sunday 22 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 8 C by Br C Enos Reesor's & Marty were here to dinner Thomas Dillers to supper & Br inlaw Enos Hoovers Came to stay all night W. mild partly Cler sleighing getting thin 23 Henry helped Sarah wash J & A Chored AM I helped Lizzie wash PM Boys all went to Vote at Bye Election PM Dr P McLean again T Wallace for Dominion house W. soft snow turned to rain awhile snow again towards evening very fast. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 1907 24 Boys finished & placed our Water Closet J went to Markham I took Lizzie home Pm she will come again in a few days W. fine Mild a lot of snow last night good sleighing Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J Sarah & Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by C Burkholder our whole family was here to dinner 36 including ourselves W. Mild, cloudy soft snow at imes also sprinkles of rain, Lizzie Came tonight 26 Boys pitched straw stack into barn I helped Lizzie wash this morning then I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius's to dinner of Roast Turkey W. fine Cler sharp Air very good sleighing 27 I & Nancy went to Br N's to dinner Boys Chored & salted Meat W. mild Cloudy thawing sleighing a little thin 28 Boys chored J took Lizzy home for good we will try to do alone Nancy is doing well W. soft, a lot of rain last night sleighing about broken up getting cold PM. freezing Sunday 29 JD's & Elias's were here to dinner W. fine Clear sharp Air 30 Boys Chored Henry helped Sarah wash I & Nancy washed AM W. a few in heavy snow last night rain off & on last night & AM blowed up Colder PM Freezing this evening {second page} Dec 1907 Jan 1908 31 Boys Chored A went to Markham PM I went to see Johnny Reesor this Morning he is very sick with Gravel I went to Br S's PM W. Cler sharp fairly good sleighing very strong NW wind January 1st 1908 at home Uriah Drudge's were here to dinner W. very fine & Cler 2 Boys Chored they all went to Joe's to supper Sarah & Susanna too W. very fine & Cler 3 A worked at making Butcher Knives out of Old Crosscut saw J & Henry brought a load of Frozen Manitoba Wheat for feed from Markham it Costs ua about 65 cts per Bus W. very fine sleighing yet I went to see Johnny Reesor he is no better 4 A worked at Knives J took Cream Henry brought another load Wheat for feed W. Mild soft snow AM Milder PM it thawed some very strong NW wind after dark I went to see Johnny Reesor he is no better Sunday 5 at home Joes were here awhile PM Susanna & the boys went to Thomas's to supper W 7 above Zero this Morning 15 through the day fine & Cler 6 Boys helped wash A helped I & Nancy wash AM they went to Municipal Elections PM W. quite sharp & Cler sleighing thin 7 Henry & Sarah helped Elias's Kill hogs I & Nancy & Susanna went too J & A Chored J went to sale of W. Collinson's effects in Boxgrove he bought 2 Pails @ 10 cts </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan Jan 1 1908 W. Cloudy not Cold 8 Boys cut firewood in bush AM they all went to Booths sale on 9th Con Markham PM I & Nancy went to see Johnny Reesor PM he is some better W. Mild Cloudy 9 A got Horses Chief & Billy sharped & brought home load of Chopped Manitoba Wheat from Davids Henry brought small load too they cut wood PM J Chored & took 4 doz & 10 Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 35 cts per Doz PM W. Cler Cold 7 deg above Zero this Morning 12 throughout the day I went to see Johnny Reesor he is some better 10 Boys Chored AM Cut wood PM I went to see Johnny Reesor AM he is gaining a little W. 8 above Zero this Morning as high as 27 towards night East wind 11 Henry & Sarah & little Willis started about 7 this Morning to go to Bakers in Vaughn on 3rd Con they intend to Come home tomorrow evening J & A Chored Herman's were here to dinner W. very fine not so Cold Sunday 12 at home W. storm of rain & sleet from NE all AM turned to heavy snow at noon Kept on all PM 13 Boys helped to wash AM I have very lame shoulder they Chored PM I went to see Johnny Reesor & then went to Elias's Johnny is pretty weak yet W. very fine good sleighing 14 J went to Whitevale for some Coal Oil AM A went to Markham for 500 lbs Oil Cake PM W. very fine & Clear 15 I & Nancy Henry & Sarah went to Peter's Widow Mary to dinner W. rather Cloudy SW wind not very Cold J & A Chored {second page} {obviously a few pages missing Jan 16 - Feb 2} Feb 1908 3 I went to Meeting house to Meeting to Elect Trustees there were only M Barkey Thomas & Johnny Ramer Albert & myself present the Book of reports was not there so we did no Business A & Henry went out to break roads J went to Ceder Grove W. quite Cold NW wind A helped us wash this morning 4 Boys Chored & shoveled walks W. 17 deg below Zero this Morning a little above today down again about 8 deg below this evening but there was very little wind 5 Boys Chored A went with Flavius to take the Cream AM W. snow from East & a very strong wind all day not very Cold, roads drifting stormy yet Bedtime 6 Boys went Breaking Roads to Ceder Grove AM & north on Pickering Townline PM W not so cold strong west wind AM some squaals of snow PM heard today that Henry Boyer's wife died at noon will be Buried on Saturday 7 Boys brought home grist from Davids W. pretty Cold, still a NW wind, snow is drifting in all the time on the roads 8 A went with Flavius to take the Cream the snow is very deep in some places it is cold yet fine & Cler today about 8 below Zero this morning 3 above at noon below again tonight Sunday 9 at home Elias's were here to dinner Henry's were at Menno Burkholders to dinner W. 3 below Zero this Morning, fine & Cler went up to 20 deg above towards evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb 1908 10 A helped Nancy wash AM Henry helped Sarah A helped Flavius Clean Oats PM I went to see Br S AM he was very sick last week with Bronchitis vomiting & Purging is some better W. very very fine & cler up to 30 deg the roads are very full of snow 11 Boys Picked 23 Roosters Henry & Sarah went to Toronto on Trolleys W. very very fine & Mild thawing a little 12 J & Henry Chored A went to Toronto 1 Calf 87 lbs $8.70 Barl Talman Apples $1.50 1 Barl Greenings $2.00 128 lbs Roosters @ 12 1/2 cts per lb I went to see Br S PM he is a little better W. Mild rather Cloudy drizzly rain after dark 13 Boys shoveled some off Kitchen & woodshed roofs AM they Plowed some road west of 11th Con PM W. very fine & Mild snow thawing 14 Boys Plowed snow on Pickering Townline & Chored W. quite Mild Cloudy drizzly rain PM snow going 15 Boys shoveled snow at Hebron AM they Chored PM W. drizzly rain nearly all AM turned to snow and strong NW wind PM not Cold Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon Joseph Groves and B Dillers were at Henry's W. very fine & Cler, Mild 17 A helped us wash Henry helped Sarah AM they went to look for Foxes PM saw one but did not shoot him MN Came to stay all night W. very fine & Cler pretty Cold {second page} Feb 1908 18 Henry went to Ceder Grove A went to look for Foxes AM A went to Pickering for some Bran & shorts Henry went to Markham with Benj'n PM Davids were at Henry's to supper w. sharp Cler Cloudy towards evening 19 A got some shoes on Horses & brought load chop home from Davids Henry brought some PM Sarah was at a Carpet rag Bee at Elias's Nancy & Susanna were going too but it was too stormy & Susanna is not well W. Mild but strong East wind with snow all day 20 Boys Chored Daniels were here to dinner & supper W. mostly Cler pretty sharp they went to Joes to stay all night 21 A & Henry took a drive with Henry's mare she had anot been driven for a long time she went well A brought a load of sand for Alvin Milroy PM W. cloudy a strong west wind 22 Boys Chored W. quite sharp 3 above this morning not higher than 15 today Joe & Anne were here tonight Sunday 23 at home Elias's were here to dinner Henry's were at Joe Burkholder's to dinner they had some notion to go to Altona Meeting but they stopped at Joe's W. NE wind & some light snow AM Cler & Milder PM the roads are pretty well tracked 24 A helped us wash Henry helped Sarah then we started about 10 & A took Nancy & I & Susanna to Br S's A Came home & we staid to dinner he Came for us PM W. nearly Zero this Morning fine & Cler no wind up over 28 deg through the day. 25 J took Nancy I & Susanna to Elias's AM brought us home PM A helped Benj'n Henry got his Mare shod AM W. Mild some East wind towards evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {second page appears to be the Jan days that were missing a page or two back} Feb 1908 Mar began to snow after dark 26 A & Henry took cream J shoveled around the Buildings AM they all went to Hagerman's sale at Locust Hill PM J bought 10 hogs @ $6.80 each W. snow all night turned to rain a little while AM cleared up PM Mild fully 6 in fell soft & heavy no drifts 27 J & A brought home the hogs that J bought yesterday they are a fine lot Henry went to Joe Burkholder's for some Beans PM W. Cler sharp very fine 28 Henry went up to A Groves to look at a light waggon did not buy it J & A Chored W. a very Cold NW wind. Cler 12 deg above 29 Boys Chored Herman's were at Henry's to dinner W. 2 above Zero this Morning up to 18 today Cler March 1st at home Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans W. strong East wind began to snow about 10 AM snowed heavy & blowed strong all day not so Cold Henry did not Come home 2 J & A helped Flavius Kill big Pig Henry & Sarah got home after dinner W. Mild rather Cloudy a few heavy squaals of snow Boys hung up Pork to smoke PM 3 A helped Flavius Make Sausage J & Henry went to Hamiltons sale in 10th Con Markham PM W. Cler & fine sharp NW wind 4 A helped Flavius AM Henry drew sand for Elias PM J went awhile to a sale on 3rd Con Pickering W. very fine Cler sharp Air {second page} Jan 1908 16 Boys Chored w. strong NW wind a little snow last night Pretty Cold Calm tonight 17 Boys cut wood W. pretty sharp Air I went to see Johnny Reesor he is some better 18 Boys cut wood AM they Chored PM W. Clear strong NW wind Daniels came to stay all night Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy & J they staid with Adeline she had a bad spell this Morning is better again remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St John part of 2nd C by C Burkholder Visitors Davids & Menno Burkholders & Matty Elias's were here to supper W. Cloudy but fine Strong East wind PM 20 A helped us wash AM Henry helped Sarah they cut wood PM J went for Dr Jim Armstrong AM Mare Bell is not well W. very fine & cler thawing a little 21 I & Nancy went to Br C's to dinner Henry was at Flavius Cementing J & A Chored A went to Markham PM to Dentist W. Cloudy Mild Thawing PM a little rain PM 22 A helped Thomas Kill hogs Henry took Cream Willie Smiths were here to dinner Br in law Enos's Came with them they were at Henry's to dinner W. Cler a strong NW wind through the day Calmer this evening 23 Boys Chored A took Eggs to Ceder Grove 10 Doz @ 31 cts per Doz all laid since Thursday W. snow from East not very Cold a very heavy fall all day snowing yet Bedtime </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {pages that were missing a few pages back} 24 I & Nancy Susanna J & A went to Davids to a Duck Roast W. clear & Cold 3 below Zero this morning about 15 above this evening good sleighing, very fine drive did not feel Cold 25 Boys Chored W. Milder West Wind I went to see Johnny Reesor he is doing well he is up & around then I went to Elias's Sunday 26 at home Joe & Anne were here to dinner Flavius & family & Thomas's & family were at Henrys to dinner W. storm of snow from East all day not Cold 27 Boys helped wash AM they chored PM W strong NW wind pretty Cold about 10 & 12 above all day 28 J went to Ceder Grove AM Henry took grist to Davids PM W. strong W wind some more snow 29 A was at Benj'ns J & Henry chored W. 5 below Zero this Morning as high as 5 above today Zero at sunset, Cler all day, roads drifted in places 30 A & Henry went to Markham AM J & A went to a sale of D Reesor's on 4th of Pickering PM W. 15 deg below Zero this Morning went up some all day about 6 above after dinner fine & Cler all day 31 Boys Chored Henry took a load Chop to Davids W. Milder 10 above this Morning 22 today a strong East wind this evening Feb 1st A & Henry took Cream they found the roads drifted in places they had to shovel some places they shoveled around the house PM W. Cloudy strong wind & a little snow PM Mild Sunday 2 Candlemas day at home M Barkey's were here to dinner. W. about 5 deg below this Morning strong N West wind clear all day. {second page} Mar 1908 5 Boys Chored A brought 1/2 ton Coal from Markham @ $7.00 per ton we sent for Dr Robinson Susanna is sick he says it is La Grippe, she is in bed W. fine & Cler East wind is blowing like a storm toward evening 6 Boys Chored W strong East wind soft snow & some rain about 4 PM Susanna in bed yet 7 A helped Thomas J & Henry Chored Susanna was up awhile today Davids called awhile PM W. Cloudy Mild Joes were at Henry's to supper a good many Called PM Sunday 8 at home Johny Reesor's & Flavius & their family & Joe & Anne were here PM Susanna in bed all day Dr Called this evening says she is doing well W. Mild Cloudy thawing 9 Henry & Sarah went to Stouffville & A went to Markham PM W. sharp NW wind fine day the snow is frozen the roads are not so bad now 10 A helped Thomas J went to a sale East of Whitevale W. very fine & Cler sharp Air 11 Daniels Herman's Elias's & Joes were here to dinner then the men all went to Thomas's sale I went a little while Thomas has rented out the Jac Reesor farm and had a lot of stock to spare W very fine & Cler thawing Henry took his mare & Colt to the sale sold the Mare @ $125 Colt @ $40 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1908 12 A took Nancy & I to see Mary Burkholder (Johny's widow) she is very poorly W. very fine & Cler thawing J & Henry Chored Henry helped Thomas drive away some Cattle that were sold 13 Boys Chored A went to Sherman March's PM & loaded his sleigh he takes a load for him tomorrow he moves to the 6th Con Markham near Henry Hoover's W. Mild Cloudy thawing a slight rain PM 14 A took a load for S March J & Henry Chored W. Cloudy Mild M Barkeys brought Joseph Martin & wife & Israel Martin & wife from Waterloo to stay all night Sunday 15 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by Br C no visitors W. Mild drizzly rain nearly all day 16 Henry helped Sarah wash J & A took 5 hogs to Locust Hill for Hornshaw AM @ 5.00 per Cwt 930 lbs W. heavy squaals of snow at times strong NW wind & Cler PM getting Colder 17 Boys Chored AM J & A went to Nolan's Sale & Henry went to Markham PM I went with him as far as Br S's he is still confined to the house but is prety well I Called at Alberts their daughter Emma is quite poorly W. Mild snow AM Cler PM 18 Boys drew gravel into henhouse 2 loads A helped Flavius awhile PM {second page} Mar 1918 Henry brought 4 Bags Potatoes from W Pettys @ $1.10 per bag then he took Eggs 18 doz to Ceder Grove @ 18cts per doz, Mary & the Children were here all day W. Cloudy a little drizzly this evening 19 Boys bought a big pig off Benj'n they dressed it PM W. sharp NW wind rather cloudy 20 Boys made a lot of sausage & lard out of a big Pig W. fine Cler thawing in the sun 21 Henry took a lot of sausage to Markham sold the most of them 2 bls @ 25cts J & A Chored W. very fine & Cler thawing the sleighing is getting thin in places Sunday 22 we were at home Henry's went to Peter's to dinner A & J went to Jac's to dinner W. mild Cloudy at times thawing 23 A helped us wash Henry helped Sarah wash AM Henry took Stella Spragge home PM she was here over Sunday W. Cloudy a little drizzly AM cleared up fine towards evening 24 A & Henry cut down trees for firewood J took grist Chop AM they Chored PM W. Cler turning Colder PM Dr came PM Susanna is not so well 25 A & Henry cut wood J took Chop to Davids AM he took Eggs to Ceder Grove PM Susanna in bed all day W. Cler a strong cold East wind PM Sleighing getting Patchy 26 A & Henry Cut wood J brought 600 lbs Coal from Markham AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1908 April @ 35 cts per Cwt sleighing tough in places thawing very fast PM Creeks running high heard this morning that Anne Nighswander (Davids Widow) died this morning at 6 oClock sick about an hour will be buried Saturday 27 A & Henry cut wood J Chored W. Cloudy a little showery turning Cold freezing 28 Henry & Sarah & Benj'n went to Funeral of Anne Nighswander they went with sleigh (rather tough) but there is sleighing up north there was a lot of Ice in the trees & fences but it Came out Cler & thawed J tapped sour 3 trees in the door yard the sap runs well Susanna in bed yet since Monday Sunday 29 Benj'n & Flavius were here to dinner Thomas's Called after supper Susanna is not so well W. Cler sharp Air sap running 30 A & Henry Cut wood J went to Flavius AM to Annual Meeting to settle the Threshing Machine Earnings it Amounted to $10 per share Herman Came to stay all night a great run of sap W. fine Cler thawing 31 Boys cut wood & Clipped some horses legs Daniels were here to dinner Susanna no better Sent for Dr PM W. Cloudy drizzly at times April 1 Boys Chored filled 6 Barrels Apples & dressed 2 Pigs Dr Came this evening Susanna is still in bed she is run down after having the Grippe {second page} April 1908 W. strong East wind all day sleet & rain tonight 2 J Chored went to Davids for flour with Mare Nell she travels pretty well he got her shod the other day Henry split wood in bush A went to Toronto 2 Pigs 236 lbs @ $8.10 per Cwt 6 Barrels Apples $2.75 for Spies & $1.75 for Russets W. Cler strong NW wind squaals of snow at times 3 Boys Cut wood in bush J Chored W. Cold strong NW wind some squaals of snow Susanna still in bed 4 Boys cut wood I went to Ceder Grove PM a lot of snow & ice in the road yet dry in a few places W. Cler sharp Air freezing in the shade thawing in the sun Sunday 5 at home Susanna in bed all day Davids & family Elias's & family Joe & Anne were here to dinner Flavius' Children were here PM W. fine Cler AM Cloudy PM drizzly rain towards evening 6 Boys Cut wood J went to Markham PM for Medicine for Susanna she is not so well W. very fine warm & Cler snow going fast 7 Boys sorted a lot of Apples AM J & A went to Funeral of Stanley Hoover at Locust Hill PM he was Killed on the C.P.R. track on Sunday Morning W. very fine Cler I brought Anne this Morning she helped Nancy to do some sewing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1908 8 A & Henry took 5 hogs to Locust Hill @ $6.00 per Cwt AM they Picked 11 Fowls PM W. East wind & drizzly rain freezing as it falls trees Covered with Ice Milder thawing PM Cloudy all PM 9 J & A Cleaned a lot of seed grain Henry went to Toronto 7 Barrels & 2 Boxes of Apples Greenings Manns & Russets $1.75 per Barrel 11 Fowls 61 lbs @ 10 cts per lb W. frost last night Cler today sap run well PM 10 Boys brought home some wood AM J went to a sale with Thomas down near Pickering PM A & Henry took the Pork from the smoke house into garret W. very fine a white frost last night sap running 11 J took 2 steers to Lewis's old farm @ $84.00 Thomas's NB's took some too A & Henry put Harness on young Mare Grace & led her around AM they hitched to the waggon & drove her to Ceder Grove PM She went well C Burkholders Called awhile PM G Gaymans were here to supper W. a very strong NW wind freezing towards evening Susanna a little better Sunday 12 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy & J staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman {second page} April 1908 Enos Nighswander's Joseph Groves Ab's Lizzie Abraham Lehman & Herman's were here to dinner W. some frost last night fine & Cler a little flurries of snow PM 13 J helped us wash Henry helped Sarah wash A oiled Double Harness they sawed old cedar into stovewood PM I & Nancy went to Joes awhile PM W. quite fine drying day roads are not very bad 14 Boys helped us take up Carpets in our Kitchen then I brought Teenie Stover she helped Nancy clean the Kitchen & we put in new Oil Cloth on the floor Boys cut up old Cedar behind Cider house J went to sale at the old J Koch place PM A & Henry piled some wood in bush W. very fine drying day 15 Boys sorted apples & took a lot of Culls to Lapps to get them made into Jelly I & Nancy went to Joes awhile this morning Anne was not well last night is better W. Mild a light rain awhile AM Clered up strong NW wind PM Cooler 16 Boys cut up rubbish behind Cider house & finished piling stove wood in bush they hitched up young Mare Grace & drove to Ceder Grove PM she goes well W. sharp frost last night fine & Cler </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1908 Good Friday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 15 C by C Burkholder Herman's were here to dinner Daniels Called awhile they were at Henry's to dinner David Burkholder Called awhile he was at Henry's too W. very fine & Cler Cool wind from East 18 Boys sawed up rubbish AM J & Henry went to Markham Pm A Chored J & Henry went to Markham PM A Chored W. Cloudy some frost last night I & Nancy went to Joes awhile PM we made a little Molasses today it not running much now but we made about 7 quarts from our 3 young trees in dooryard a steady slow warm rain awhile PM Easter Sunday 19 at home Benj'ns were at Henrys to dinner Nettie Kennedy was here to supper W. some rain last night & awhile this morning fine & Cler today Cooler towards evening Easter Monday 20 at home Henry's went to JH Ramer's to dinner J brought can of Coal oil from Whitevale W. snow this morning till about 800 about 3 1/2 in all went away soon after dinner strong W. west wind PM sap run some 21 A & Henry helped wash AM they drove Mare Grace to Mill she goes well {second page April 1908 J went to Agincourt to buy a Democrat wagon off Irwins did not get it but he bought a No 3 Plow for $3.00 W. quite fine & Cler frost last night 22 J took Cream & went to Markham A & Henry Cut up rubbish & chored W. very fine & warm the finest spring day we have had so far 23 Henry rolled the new Meadows J & A drew off small stones AM they sowed spring wheat west of lane then Mixed Peas & Oats in same field I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's PM W. very fine 24 Boys sowed finished field behind Cider house & below garden with pure Oats began harrowing East of dam W. strong East wind Hermans were at Henry's to dinner 25 A & Henry sowed Mixed grain in field East of dam till rain stopped them about 10 oc J took cream with Mare Nell AM he went to Agincourt & brought the Plow that he bought W. East wind began to rain AM Cleaned up PM quite warm a thunder shower after supper Sunday 26 at home Br C's were here all PM Jacob & Anne Diller were here to dinner W. very fine Cler day things are growing lovely 27 Boys worked at seeding W. warm & slight shower AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1908 May 28 Boys sowed field behind barn with Oats W. rather Cloudy quite Cool 29 Boys worked at seeding I brought Teenie Stover this morning & took her home this evening she helped us at house cleaning W. cloudy quite Cool 30 Boys sowed barley in big field AM Mare Jennie foaled last night, Mare Colt doing well I brought Teenie then I went to Ceder Grove took Teenie home this evening W. Cold raw, sharp Air AM soft snow all PM thawing as it falls Teenie & Nancy were cleaning house May 1 Boys brought 2 big loads sawdust from Davids AM they sowed barley PM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM to see their Baby girl born Early this morning both doing very well W. strong NW Cool wind 2 Boys finished seeding & planted Early Potatoes 4 drills along back lane PM J went to Irwins at Agincourt & bought a double seated democrat waggon @ $ 29.00 W. Cool NW wind strong with squaals of snow & rain PM I went to Elias's PM Mary & baby smart Sunday 3 at home Br S & Lydia & Bertha were here PM Daniels were here to supper & Joes after supper W. fine Cler & Cool Amelia & Eva Called PM {second page} May 1908 4 Boys cut down a dead Ash tree on the Townline at foot of hill near Br C's & cut it into stove wood AM A helped Benj'n with team & J drove a team fro Benj'n PM Henry rolled back of Cider house PM I & Nancy washed AM W. sharp white frost last night fine & Cler PM Dr Called PM Susanna is not so well I called at Elias's PM they are quite smart 5 J helped Benj'n A & Henry trimmed raspberrie bushes awhile then rolled I got Mare Nell shod all round AM W. very fine & Cler sharp East wind 6 J helped Benj'n AM A took 5 Pigs 1010 lbs to Markham to Ferrier @ $6.00 per Cwt AM they Chored Pm W. strong East wind all day drizzly rain PM Davids Called a little while PM 7 Boys Chored W. strong East wind & rain all day Creek running quite high 8 Boys Oiled Harness AM J & Henry brought load sawdust from Davids PM A fixed Harness PM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM Mary was not so well yesterday Dr Called she is better today W. rain AM clered up PM it rained & blowed very strong for 2 days & 2 nights 9 A & Henry went down the Petticoat creek & Caught 15 fine suckers they were home by noon J went with Thomas to Mannvilles </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1908 PM they got one the water was too high W. fine & Cler strong NW wind PM Russell Grove Came to stay all night Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St John part of 15 C by Levi Grove no visitors about 10 young folks Called PM John Brillinger Called too PM & Flavius' were all here awhile after supper W. very fine & Cler strong NW wind calm tonight 11 Boys planted Maple trees along 11th Con along the two fields north of bush I & Nancy washed AM W. fine & warm cloudy towards evening a little rain tonight 12 I & J helped wash Meeting house AM A & Henry Chored Henry & Jake Diller went fishing to Big Rouge PM Caught about 40 I & Nancy went awhile to Joes & Elias's PM they are all well W. fine & warm strong wind at times a few squaals of rain 13 Boys built a Bridge across creek in NW field to get onto root ground they began to work on Mangel ground PM A drained at NB's PM W. warm warm East wind a little rain PM & tonight I took Susanna to Elias's this Morning I went to Ceder Grove PM & brought her home again 14 A drained at NB's Henry's went to Menno Burkholders J Chored & brought load sawdust PM {second page} May 1908 W a fine shower last night and drizzly this morning Cleared up PM fine growing weather bush turning green 15 A helped NB at drain J & I Chored Henry & Sarah took some Plum trees to the Menno Burkholder farm to plant PM W. East wind & rain awhile AM Cloudy PM 16 Boys Chored I took Susanna to Joe's AM & brought her home PM Nancy was taken sick very sudden about noon we called the Dr he Came & gave her some Medicine she is better again I think it was Indigestion W. fine & warm a thunder shower went around over the lake tonight Sunday 17 at home Albert Reesor's were here to dinner Flavius's Ernie was Kicked in the Eye this Morning by a horse Flavius & Fanny are in Waterloo we expect them home tomorrow but Thomas telephone perhaps they will Come this evening the Dr thinks he may lose his Eye W. very fine Cler & warm 18 Boys worked at Mangel ground I & nancy & Susanna went to Flavius's AM Ernie is in bed Dr called he will Call again tomorrow he thinks perhaps he can save the Eye we went to Joe's PM to see their pretty little baby girl born last night all quite smart W. very very fine & Cler day 19 Boys sowing Mangels I went to Flavius' PM Ernie's face is Painful Dr Called will Call again tomorrow W. cloudy drizzly rain from East at times. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1908 20 Boys J & Henry worked on Corn ground A drained at NB's I went to Ceder Grove PM Called at Flavius Ernie is about the same W. rather Cloudy warm growing weather 21 Boys Chored brought a load sawdust PM J took Cream I & Nancy went to Joe's & Elias's PM all doing well Ernie is doing well too W. drizzly rain AM wind PM 22 A & Henry helped Elias let down their barn AM J harrowed Mang Corn ground AM he sowed Corn PM Thomas's brought Paul Martin & wife & John Brubacher & wife from Waterloo to dinner W fine & Cler 23 Henry helped Flavius work Mangel ground J & A {illegible} AM drew dung on Potatoe ground PM I & Nancy went to see Mary Burkholder PM she is very low W. a very very fine warm day fine Breeze Ernie still doing well Sunday 24 Henry's went to Meeting at Wideman's A went to Herman's I & Nancy & Susanna went awhile to Flavius's AM Ernie doing very well we went awhile to Elias's PM & went to Joe's to supper W. a very very fine day 25 Boys planted the late Potatoes J went to Ceder Grove AM & to Flavius's PM Ernie still in bed but doing well Dr Calls every day W. quite fine & Cler {second page} May 1908 26 A & Henry helped Flavius put in his corn J took Cream & took a grist of barley chop to Davids W. very warm thunder Clouds in NW all PM Came on heavy showers after supper some thunder 27 Boys Chored AM A & Henry helped Flavius PM I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove PM W. very very fine growing weather quite warm over 70 deg the middle of the day Ascension day 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Abraham Rittenhouse Sermon on St Mat 16 C by Bishop Francis Rittenhouse Bishop Paul Martin spoke too David Grove & family & Hermans Harvey were here to dinner W. very warm & cler 29 I went to yearly Conference at Hebron AM everything passed off quietly Daniels & Pre Tobias Martin & Pr David Martin & Deacon David Cressman & Deacon Menno Shants were here to dinner there were Meeting at Hebron {illegible} Pre Tobias Martin Joseph Wismer {illegible} Martin spoke Joseph Wisemer Called awhile this evening W. very warm a fine shower PM some thunder not heavy I walked to Flavius' this evening Ernie doing well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1908 June 30 Henry Disk Harrowed the late Potatoes AM J took Chop to Davids A helped Alick Milroy Raise up his barn PM W. not quite so warm a heavy shower after dark some thunder Sunday 31 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 26 & 27 by Br C Pre A Rittenhouse & Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse Daniel Reesors were here to supper & Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse was here too I took him to Aunt Lizzy Burkholders after supper & to Br C's & left him there W. rather Cloudy AM showry PM June 1st Boys sowed Mangels on North part of root field I got Mare Nell shod all around AM J & Nancy went to Markham PM W. very fine Cler & Cooler 2 I & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner & to Davids to supper W. very fine Clear & Cool Boys cut up Engine Wood & Plowed back garden 3 Henry helped Flavius at his stables A helped Alick Milroy at foundation of his stable W. fine Cler Cool air I & Nancy went to Joes this evening Baby is sick Nancy staid W. very fine & Cler I took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM {second page} June 1908 4 Joe brought Nancy home this Morning Baby died about 1 AM Henry helped Flavius A helped David Grove at his stables J Chored I took Susanna to Joes & brought her home PM W. fine 5 all went to Funeral of Joes little Edna at Hebron sermon on {blank space} by C Burkholder Lewis Burkholder spoke some we went to Joes to dinner W very fine & Cler 6 A helped Flavius J took Henry & Sarah & little Willis AB's Lizzie & Martin Burkholder to West Hill this morning they are going to Waterloo J got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM then he Cultivated Corn with seeder PM I & Nancy went to see Ernie PM he is still in bed is doing well W. very fine Cler Whit Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon by Levi Grove Saml Barkey & his sister & Br inlaw Jesse Hoover were here to dinner Br C's Becca & her stister Leah were here this evening W. quite warm fine & Cler Whit Monday 8 at I & Nancy went to Joes after supper for some Tomato plants Called at Elias's W. very warm and Cler slight shower after dark a little thunder </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 1908 9 A & Henry helped Flavius J scuffled Mangels & took Grist to Davids W. not quite so warm fine Breeze PM I & Nancy washed AM I went to see Ernie this evening he is doing well 10 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers W. very fine & Cool Called to see Mary Burkholder she is very very low A is at David Groves working at front of stables 11 J & Henry drew gravel with 2 teams doing road work A is at Davids W. fine & Cool 12 A finished work at Davids J & Henry worked on roads I took Susanna to Dr went to Davids to dinner W. very fine & Cler day 13 A & Henry helped Flavius Cementing J Chored W. very fine Cler not so warm Sunday 14 at home Henry's went to Meeting at Altona Elias's & Joes were here to dinner W. a few sprinkles of rain through the day a few slight showers this evening quite Cool this evening 15 A & Henry worked Flavius J scuffled Corn with seeder & Chored W. fine & Cool Breeze from north I & Nancy washed AM J took 6 Pigs lbs to Locust Hill for Hornshaw @ $5.90 per Cwt. 16 Boys hoed Mangels Benj'ns Man helped 16 {second page} June 1908 J took Cream W quite Cool Dr Called Susanna not so well 17 Boys finished hoeing Mangels AM they helped Flavius PM J topped thistles & fixed gravel Boxes on both waggons Dr called PM Susanna is in bed W. very fine Cler & Cool 18 Boys drew gravel with 2 teams & one leveler on Pickering townline south of Corner there is a grant of money W. very fine & Cler Susanna in bed some better 19 Boys drew gravel W. very very warm over 80 deg thunder clouds went around came on this evening very fine steady rain for a while some pretty heavy Claps thunder Thomas's Adeline & her girls & Becca's sister Leah Called awhile PM Susanna in bed 20 A & Henry worked at Flavius J topped thistles he took Cream this morning W. quite warm Sunday 21 at home Dr Called Susanna about the same Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans A went to Daniels to dinnner J went to Herman's I & Nancy were alone Elias's & Joes Called in awhile W. very very warm a thunder Cloud went around PM 22 A & Henry worked at Flavius J Cultivated the Corn W. not so warm thunder clouds went around towards evening Br N's were here to supper. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 1908 I & Nancy washed AM 23 A & Henry worked at Flavius AM they Chored PM I & Willis went to Joes for Cabbage Plants this Morning Jesse G Reesor Came this Morning he has been here all day stay all night W. not so warm thunder storm windy all PM Some heavy showers heavy thunder at times 24 A & Henry worked on road with 2 teams East of 10th Con on Townline AM they worked at Flavius PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. strong NW wind pretty warm Cooler towards evening 25 A & Henry worked at {illegible} J scuffled Mangels Esther & Le{illegible} & Frank were here to dinner & supper Teenie Stovers was here all day AB's Lizzie Called too W. very fine & Cler not so warm 26 A & Henry worked at Flavius' AM A worked at Elias's PM J & Henry drew stove wood from bush & brought load sawdust for bedding PM W. very fine 27 Boys drew gravel 2 teams & shoveler AM J worked at Elias's PM Henry went to John Pearce's raising W. quite warm Sunday 28 at home Br S & his girls were here to dinner Johnny Reesor's Called this evening W. fine quite warm {second page} June 1908 July 29 J took A & the Miner to Daniels started at 4 oc Henry scuffled Potatoes I helped Nancy wash AM Br inlaw Enos Hoover's were here to supper W. quite warm some thunder clouds went around PM a fine slow steady rain after dark 30 J took 8 pigs 1600 lbs (less 12 lbs) to Locust Hill for Hornshaw @ $6.25 per Cwt Henry took grist Chop to Davids I & Br C went to funeral of Robert John Wallace at Altona He died in Dakota W. very fine Cloudy at times July 1 Henry & Sarah went to Sarah's folks J Chored I brought Ernie AM & took him home PM he is doing very well W. very fine & Cler pretty warm AB's Lizzie was here to supper 2 Boys hoed Potatoes I got Mare Nell shod all around PM W. rather Cloudy at times pretty warm 3 J & Henry scuffled Corn J went awhile AM to raising of a linter to the old Jim Milroy barn (Johns Alick lives there W. very fine & warm 4 Henry scuffled Mangels with seeder J chored Russell brought A home PM W. quite warm a slight shower PM Sunday 5 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks by C Gayman Sermon on St Luke part of 15 C by C Burkholder </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1908 Herman's & Daniels were here to dinner J Dillers brought Joseph Schaum & wife from Indiana & Sander & wife from Pennsylvania to supper MN was here to supper too W. quite warm, fine Breeze 6 Boys cut grass south of bush they ran 2 Mowers they Tedded it PM Henry took Schaums & Sanders to West Hill he went to Toronto with them to see them off on the Boat I & Nancy washed AM W very very warm about 86 deg fine Breeze 7 A & Henry Cut grass on Knoll with 2 Mowers J raked hay south of bush with old Mare Nell & Jenny they drew in 2 big loads when rain stopped them after 2 PM it rained off & on al PM some thunder not heavy AB's Lizzie *& Martha were here to dinner fine & Cool this evening 8 Boys drew in all hay south of bush PM loads I went to Markham AM & went to Ceder Grove PM Nancy went as far as Flavius' W. very Cool strong NW wind 9 Boys drew 6 loads hay off the Knoll I & Nancy went to Hermans to dinner Called to see Mary Burkholder she is very low W. very very fine & warm a fine Breeze Nancy Called to see Anne Stover (nee Barkey) she is old & Feeble {second page} July 1908 10 Boys drew last of hay off Knoll 2 loads then they hoed Corn W. very fine & Cler Susanna is worse Dr Called after dark I walked to Elais's PM to see little Alma she fell off the wagon the other day & hurt herself pretty bad is doing well 11 Boys finished hoeing Corn then scuffled Corn & thinned late Mangels W. very very warm 85 deg & perhaps More fine Breeze Sunday 12 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner & Jess Burkholder & family to supper Susanna in bed nearly all day W. very very warm & sultry over 90 deg in the shade fine Breeze a slight rain just few drops this morning Cooler tonight AB's Lizzie is here I brought her yesterday 13 Boys thinned late Mangels AM they walked through all the grain PM to look for weeds PM I & Lizzie washed AM I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's PM I took Lizzie home this evening W not so warm Clouds went around SW all day distant thunder & sprinkle of ran this evening 14 Boys hoed Mangels Henry helped Thomas draw hay PM J & A put up wire fence from Orchard East to let the Cows into swail to pasture W not so warm fine NW Breeze. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1908 Hermans Harvey Came to stay all night Dr called this evening Susanna some better 15 A & Henry helped Benj'n at hay AM 3 Boys hoed Mangels PM heard today that Mary Burkholder died at 1100 AM will be Buried on Friday at 900 AM W. very fine strong NW wind our Beef ringer went in this week Boys 16 Boys scuffled & cut some fence Corners & cut weeds along 11th Con W. very fine but some Cloudy not so warm 17 Henry's went to Funeral of Mary Burkholder J & A Chored & fixed a wagon rack W. began to rain slow & steady about 6 oc AM rained nearly all day 18 Henry brought a load of lumber from Stouffville for Elias A took Cream J Chored A began plowing sod on Knoll PM W. heavy thunder showers this morning before Breakfast Cleared up fine today PM brought home some Chop Sunday 19 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Luke part of 5th C by Levi Grove went to Levi Burkholders to dinner & to C Burkholders to supper {second page} July 1908 W. rather cloudy at times ot so warm a smart shower at home but not up north 20 Boys Cut fall wheat & plowed on Knool it is a very good Crop W. fine not so warm 21 Boys Chored AM A & Henry Plowed PM J took home grist with Mare Nell PM W. fine steady rain all AM Cler PM 22 A & Henry finished Plowing Knoll & began sod south of bush J Chored & scuffled late Mangels I went to Ceder Grove PM got a bag of Cooking sugar at $4.85 W. pretty warm fine NW Breeze 23 Boys finished Plowing sod south of bush A rolled the Knoll Henry Paris Greened the late Potatoes W. fine warm 24 Boys Grubbed & worked sod J brought a few Cwts of bran from Spinks @ 18 dollars per ton I brought 2 Baskets Whortle berries from Ceder Groe @ $1.35 per Basket W. pretty warm fine Breeze 25 A & Henry & Sarah & Amy & Willis went to Elias's barn raising I & Nancy went too for about an hour at dinner J staid with Susanna then he went too all went well W. a very fine Cler day air from East Sunday 26 at home all day W. quite warm fine air from East 27 J cut Barley A & Henry drew in fall wheat 8 big loads W. quite warm fine Breeze from East I brought AB's Lizzie this evening to help wash. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1908 Aug 28 Boys shocked barley AM. A & Henry done some Cementing at school PM J Painted big Veranda floor PM I took Lizzie home this evening W. very very warm 29 Boys drew dung on Knoll W. very very warm 30 Boys drew dung AM drew in 5 loads barley PM cut weeds in Graveyard this evening W. very very warm 31 Boys finished drawing barley rakings & all Davids Called this evening Louis went home with them he has been here a few days W. NW wind Cooler PM Aug 1 Boys drew dung on field south of bush AM A & Henry went to S Pearces barn raising PM W fine not so warm Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna she staid alone remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 19 C by C Burkholder Levi Grove's & family Peter Burkholders's & daughter Joe & Anne & Rosina Culp were here to dinner Elias's Called PM & Daniels after supper I forgot to say that we had a Call from Jacob Reesor & wife from Penn US yesterday W. fine & cler Cool Breezes 3 J cut few acres Oats south of garden & Henry shocked A spread dung AM {second page} Aug 1908 then they Cut awhile in Oat & Pea crop behind Cider house it is not ripe near the bush so he Cut awhile in the mixed grain East of dam W. very very warm some Cloudy I & Nancy washed 4 Boys Cut & shocked Mixed grain I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner W. very close & sultry thunder showers went around this evening few drops rain 5 Three boys spread the dung on Knoll & south of bush AM A helped Thomas thresh & J & Henry Chored PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. a little wet this morning cloudy AM cleared up PM a very fine soaking rain last night some pretty heavy thunder the ground is well soaked 6 A helped Thomas thresh till about 10 AM Henry took Cream in Thomas's place J Cut Oats all except East of orchard he cut Spring Wheat too Teenie Stover & Sarah Ann were here to dinner I got {illegible} Mare shod all around PM {illegible} pretty warm 7 Boys finished harvest (cutting after dinner) I & Nancy went to JH Ramer's to dinner we Called at Winklers I ordered a suit of Cloth @ $17.00 & Pants & vest for everyday wear @ $5.50 W. prety warm fine Breeze </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 1908 a very heavy shower here about 2 PM but hardy a sprinkle at Ramer's 8 Henry helped Flavius thresh till about 10 J & A Chored they drew in loads mixed Peas & Oats & loads pure Oats Benj'ns 2 Men helped Machine Came PM W. very fine & Cler not so warm Sunday 9 at home Flavius Children were here to dinner W. very fine not so warm 10 Threshed the Fall Wheat this Morning in about 1 1/2 hours then the Cylinder Box heated the hands went home Levi filled the Box they started after dinner threshed the Barley & 3 loads Oats ill 5 PM turned out well W. fine some cloudy pretty warm I & Nancy washed PM 11 Boys drew in grain all day Flavius Carl raked stubble I took Susanna to Elias's AM brought her home PM W. Cler pretty warm A helped Bob Milroy thresh AM 12 Boys gang plowed in filed behind Cider house between showers I & Nancy went to Markham AM W. Misty this morning drizzly rain on our way rained heavy some thunder {second page} Aug 1908 13 J took cream then they ganged they finished behind Cider house & began below garden A helped Johnny Reesor thresh W,. cloudy a few thunder showers not heavy 14 Boys harrowed & Rolled the ground that was ganged they drew in 6 loads of mixed grain & the spring wheat W. very fine & Cler quite warm I brought Susanna home 15 A helped JD's thresh till after dinner J & Henry drew in Mixed grain they drew till evening when A Came home Johnny Alexander was here today he lives in Fort William Davids had Ananias Shants & wife here for a Call yesterday W. very fine & Cler I & Nancy were at Elias's PM their have Whooping Cought pretty bad Sunday 16 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman went to Daniels to dinner W. Cler AM quite Cloudy PM not ver warm 17 A & Henry ganged 4 acres East of Potatoes in NE Corner field AM J took 3 Hogs 700 lbs to Locust Hill with Mares Nell & Jennie @ $6.40 per Cwt they drew in some grain PM W. very warm & sultry </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 1908 18 Boys finished drawing in last of grain I & Nancy washed AM W. very fine 19 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw grain with team J Disced our wheat ground I & Nancy went to Elias's Children are getting better W. drizzly this Morning fine & Cler today 20 Benj'ns 2 Men helped draw dung on field behind barn with team boys with our 2 teams 67 loads I & Nancy went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner W. quite Cool slight frost very fine today 21 Boys drew dung J helped J Bean thresh for Benj'n W. very fine & Cler 22 Boys finished drawing dung on field behind barn then ganged spring wheat stubble AM they helped Elais draw last of his harvest then they ganged East of Creek below Orchard W. fine Cool toward evening. Sunday 23 at home Flavius & family were here all PM I & Nancy walked to Br C's after supper W. very fine & Clear day 24 A & Henry single Plowed in fall Wheat stubble J went to Markham PM I went to Whitevale PM W. fine Cler Cool 25 Boys finished Plowing Wheat Stubble Henry & Sarah went to Mary Burkholders late {second page} Aug 1908 home at Mongolia some of her personal property was divided PM I & Nancy and Susanna went to Elias's then to Joes & to Teenie Stovers to dinner W. very fine some light frosts the last few nights 26 Boys dug some drains in Knoll Henry brought 500 2 1/2 in tiles W. very fine & Cler I took Susanna to Flavius this morning she stays all night 27 Henry went to Menno Burkholder's farm & drew dung (they intend to move on it in the spring) A helped Benj'n thresh all day J worked at the drain W. very fine & Cler Esther & her hired girl were here helping us clean our room & took up the Carpet & put it down again 28 A helped Henry draw dugn J grubbed the Wheat ground I went to Ceder Grove AM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM the children are still Coughing W. very fine 29 A helped Elias's thresh till after 3 PM J & Henry drew home some wood Henry went to W Bishops sale in Boxgrove W. fine Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman Hermans were here awhile PM Ed Moyers were here to supper W. very warm Br. N was thrown out of his Buggy yesterday he laid insensible about 10 Minutes they took him home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 1908 Sept he was in his right Mind this morning 31 Boys Cut feed Corn & Picked a lot of Cider apples I went to see Br N AM he was very dull I went again this evening he seems better old Dr Robinson saw him he says he thinks he is not seriously injured W. very warm over 80 deg J sowed Wheat south of bush Sep 1 J sowed Knoll 5 acres with Wheat A helped Alick Milroy thresh till about 2 PM Henry took 15 bags Golden Sweet Apples to Lapps for sauce A & Henry began single plowing behind Cider house PM I & Nancy went to Joes to dinner Called at Elias's PM quite warm a little shower this evening a very little thunder) 2 A helped F McCreight thresh PM J & Henry plowed J Picked Pears AM W. Cool NW wind Cloudy Dr Called PM Susanna not so well Herman was here to dinner 3 J & Henry plowed J M A helped F McCreight thresh awhile then he plowed J took Grist to Davids PM then he went to look for Teenie Stovers Cow she is lost since Sundy I Called on Br N he is no better W. Cool NW wind Clear Susanna about the same 4 Boys plowed A began Painting big Veranda PM I Called on Br N he is a little better W. fine cler {second page} Sept 1908 Susanna about the same 5 Boys plowed A Painted got his first Coat on I took Susanna for a drive this Morning she is not very well this evening I & Nancy went awhile to Benj'ns PM then I called on Br N he is not very well today W. quite warm Sunday 6 at home Joe's were here to dinner W. a little Cloudy this Morning Cler today pretty warm Russell & Carl came to stay all night 7 J & Henry plowed East of Potatoes in NE field A helped NB's thresh AM he went to Unionville on his Bycicle PM for a Pinion for seeder W. pretty warm Susanna not so well 8 A & Henry plowed J took Cream AM W. fine Cler getting very dry 9 J & Henry Chored & drew home stove wood A went to Toronto W. quite warm 10 J took Cream they all drew the last of the stove wood from bush the shed is about full W. Cloudy this Morning looked like rain but did not Come very very warm over 80 deg 11 A & Henry worked at Flavius stables J went to Toronto I went to see Br N PM he is gaining slowly W. very very sultry & smoky. There are Bush fires in the NW it is very dry 12 A & Henry worked at Flavius J took cream W. not quite so warm, not quite so smoky I brought Anne PM she helped Nancy </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept 1908 Sunday 13 at home JD's were at Henry's to dinner they Called awhile PM W. not quite so warm AM quite warm PM quite smoky 14 A worked at Flavius stable Henry helped Sarah wash AM he & J Chored PM I & Nancy washed AM W. not so warm 15 A Built about 2 feet on the top of Shop Chimney he helped Taylors thresh PM Henry took Grist to Davids W. fine Cool Br C brought Peter Bauman & wife a while AM 16 A worked at Hermans Henry helped W Taylor thresh AM he helped Gordon Dimma fill silo PM J helped Taylor thresh PM Mary & Fidelis Shirk from Rainham Township were here to supper W. Cler fine & Cooler smoky 17 Henry was helping to fill silos J took grist Oats to Davids & Chores A Came home from Herman's after dinner he Chored PM Adeline & Emma Ramer were here to dinner Mary & Baby Came too I brought Anne to help Nancy W. quite warm 18 A & Henry helped fill Silos J Chored AM he went to F man's bay to see about Coal W. very warm through the day the nights are cool 19 A helped fill silos J & Henry brought 3 loads Coal from Locust Hill @ $6.70 per ton they took up one load Wheat 44 Bu @ 85 cts W. looked like rain not so warm Sunday 20 at home Davids called awhile PM Joes were here to supper W. fine & Cooler Susanna not so well this evening {second page} Sept 1908 21 A helped Petty & Flavius fill silos J & Henry Cut our Corn with 2 Binders PM it is very heavy W. pretty warm smoky J took 2 loads Hogs lbs to Locust Hill AM for Hornshaw @ $6.95 per Cwt AM 22 Filled our silo till 3 PM A & Henry helped Thomas with 2 teams after we were done Hermans were here to dinner I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile AM the Baby is not well. Seems better. 23 A helped Thomas fill silo till 3 PM Henry helped till noon then he went to Markham J chored & drew off a few loads of Corn that the silo did not hold W. quite warm over 80 deg 21 Henry helped fill silos A took last of Wheat 2 loads to Locust Hill @ 85 cts J took some Chop to Davids & got the Pump road fixed it broke W. very very warm & smoky there was a little distant thunder in the NW but no rain it is very dry 25 A put in Cement walk for Levi Burkholder Henry helped A Dimma fill silo J Chored W quite warm & smoky yet 26 A Came home about 3 PM J & Henry Cleaned out Cistern they drew off stones PM I & Nancy went to Joe's PM Anne is sick something like Bronchitis Daniels Came to stay all night at Henry's W. quite warm they were here to Breakfast </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept 1908 Oct Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna Sarah & little Willis remarks & sermon's on St Mat 26 & 27 Chapter by C Gayman Pre Amos Gingerick of Waterloo Br C & C Burkholder Lords Supper was Celebrated. Visitors C Burkholder's MN Pre Amos Gingerick & wife John Bauman & wife Waterloo Thomas Reesor & wife & Nancy Barkey W. still warm & some smoky this is my 72 nd Birthday 28 Boys dug Potatoes AM they Chored PM W. dull & drizzly AM steady rain PM from East very fine & soaking our Tub is running over I & Nancy went to see Anne she is in bed the Pain in here side is not so bad Dr says it is a Touch of Pneumonia 29 Henry went to Plow on the Menno Burkholder farm he intends to stay all week J ganged behind barn A spread dung W. cooler a strong NW wind I & Nancy washed AM took in a lot of Beets PM 30 J ganged A spread dung I & Nancy went to Joes PM Called at Elias's Anne is in bed yet W. a slight frost last night fine today Oct 1 A finished spreading dung & began Picking Winter Apples J ganged I took Susanna to Joes & brought her home PM {second page} Oct 1908 I got Mare Nell shod all around AM W. fine & Cler Cool wind 2 J ganged A picked winter apples W. Clear cool. strong NW wind Dr Called this evening Susanna is not so well 3 J & A dug Potatoes J finished ganging behind barn this morning I took grist to Davids AM Called Dr after dinner Susanna was quite smart this morning but took an affection of the heart about noon is pretty weak this evening W. sharp frost last night very fine today Sunday 4 at home Elias & family were here to dinner Br S & Bertha & Aunt Lizzy were here PM W. a very fine Cler October day Susanna quite poorly in bed all day 5 J took cream A helped Taylors fill silo H Henry & J Pulled Mangels I went PM & brought AB's Lizzy to help us Susanna in bed Dr Called I & Nancy washed AM 6 Boys worked Mangels Carl helped I took grist Oats to Davids AM brought it home PM Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Called PM W. very fine sharp Air from East Susanna feels a little better is in bed yet 7 Boys brought in nearly all Mangels Carl helped Daniels were here to dinner Herman Called PM Dr Called Susanna not so well in bed yet W. rather foggy & smoky fair & warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1908 8 Henry went to Plow on his farm A Plowed back of meeting sheds J Chored & took Grist to Davids & brought in last load of Mangels w. very fine but cloudy & slight drizzle at times 9 J & A went to Markham Johnny Reesor & wife & MN & Flavius's Fanny Called PM W. quite cool this Morning very fine & Cler today Susanna about the same 10 J took Cream & Picked some Apples A Single Plowed west of Meeting sheds I went to Ceder Gvoe PM W. fine Cler Cloudy & slight drizzle towards evening Dr Called PM Susanna a little better in bed yet Sunday 11 at home Benj'n Dillers were here to dinner Mrs Bradshaw was here to supper W. fine Cler sharp NW wind Susanna about the same 12 Henry went to Plow on his farm A helped Johnny Reesor thresh till about 3 PM then he plowed J Picked Apples & Chored W. sharp frost last night some Ice fine & Cler Dr Called Susanna not so well this morning is better this evening 13 A Plowed east of Orchard J & Nancy went to Markham AM J Picked Apples PM Esther was here to dinner Joseph Grove's & Menno Burkholder's were here PM W. white frost last night very fine today 14 A plowed J Picked apples I went to Ceder Grove PM then went to Joes {second page} Oct 1908 to see how Anne is she is doing well J brought Henry home this evening W. very fine Susanna a little better 15 A Plowed J Picked Apples AM he went to Hewits sale on the Menno Burkholders farm I took Grist Chop to Davids & brought it home Br inlaw Jesse Hoover & JH Ramer's were here to dinner W. very fine & cler Dr Called, Susanna in bed yet 16 A Plowed in root field J chored & Picked Apples I walked to Elias's PM W. quite warm like summer Susanna in bed yet 17 A plowed J Picked Apples AM he went to sale at Hoovers near Mongolia he bought Iron Kettle @ $1.60 I took grist barley to Davids AM went to Ceder Grove PM Br N's Called PM W. very fine quite warm we had Susanna up awhile in the sun but she is weak yet Sunday 18 at home Joe's were here to dinner M Barkeys were at Henry's to dinner Thomas' & Uriah Drudge's Called PM Flavius & family Called too W. very very warm sultry & very smoky 19 Henry went to Plow J went to Whitevale for shares & Picked apples A brought 2 loads Tiles from Cherrywood AM he Plowed PM W. cool air cler Dr Called Susanna not very well 20 A plowed A harrowed & Picked apples W rain cool air all day 21 A plowed J got barn ready to thresh tomorrow I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler sharp East wind </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1908 22 threshed till 3 PM a fine lot of Oats all went well we also had about 9 bags spring wheat Boys began to draw in feed Corn I took 5 bags Oats to Davids this evening W fine Cler a raw East wind 23 A helped Thomas thresh Henry went to plow J drew in feed Corn AM he brought a ton of Oil Cake from Markham PM W. mild cloudy & smoky 24 I & J & A set Horse power & cutting Box & Cut some feed then A Plowed J took Grist Chop to Davids after dinner I swept Meeting house PM W. Cloudy AM fine rain awhile PM Our big tub about 1/2 full of rain water Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Henry's they staid with Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 14 C 1st 6 Verses Davids & family were here to dinner Daniels & Elias's & Amelia & Eva Ernie & Carl & Aunt Lizzie Burkholder Called PM Susann in bed all day W. Cloudy & Misty this Morning Cleared up very fine & warm today 26 A Plowed AM he went to Markham PM Henry helped Sarah Clean house J Chored I went to Joe's & Elias's PM W. Cloudy AM slight sprinkles of rain fine & Cler PM 27 A Plowed AM helped Bob Milroy thresh PM J Chored & Made about a Barrel of Cider at Lapps I & Nancy & Lizzie went to Br inlaw Saml Hoovers to dinner Called at Herman's awhile {second page} Oct 1908 Nov to see their little Boy born on the 21st of this month Anne was here to wait on Susanna she is about the same W. Misty awhile AM Cler at time fine & warm this the 51st Anniversary of our Wedding day 28 A went to Henry's place to take out a Partition in the Bedroom Henry went to plow J Plowed Herman & Harvey were here to dinner W. rather foggy AM drizzly rain PM 29 A Plowed Potatoe ground J Picked up over 2 sacks of fine Potatoes I went to Ceder Grove AM Mary & Children were here awhile PM I took them home this evening Henry Moyer came to stay all night W. very fine today Clouded up this evening 30 A finished Plowing in NE field & began in sod north of Meeting house it Plowed well J Chored W. rain Cold NW wind 31 A Plowed Flavius helped J took grist to Davids AM he went to Markham PM Lizzie went with him W. about 2 inches snow last night fine & Cler today sharp Air the sun melted the most of the snow but the Air did not Sunday Nov 1 at home Flavius's Fanny Amelia & Eva were here awhile PM Henry's were here to dinner Lizzie Came this evening W. quite Cold & Cler all day Ice & ground froze last night 2 A plowed J Chored Johnny Reesor brought Isaac Weber from Waterloo for a Call PM Henry's Packed up ready to Move tomorrow W. fine & Milder Flavius helped to plow J went to Markham AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1908 3 Henry's Moved to the Menno Burkholder farm they all went except I & Lizzie staid with Susanna Flavius Benj'n & Joe & Elias helped W. rather Cloudy this morning very fine & Cler today quite Mild 4 A plowed Flavius helped they very nearly finished the field J took the cream AM he Chored PM J Huffman brought an Imperial Oxford Cooking Stove for the boys in the other kitchen @ $50.00 & some furniture for $6.75 w. freezing Cold all day a strong N wind very strong wind last night some squaals of snow through the day 5 A began to fix a broken wheel barrow AM he helped Benj'n draw in turnips PM J took a load of feed Corn to Henry's AM he took a grist to Davids PM W. very strong NW wind all day fine & Cler pretty Cold 6 Boys Chored A Plowed headland in sod field which finishes our plowing W. Milder soft snow AM ground white going pretty fast PM 7 J took cream then he & A brought in the winter apples & put them down cellar AM A helped Benj'n PM J took Grist Chop to Davids W. Milder, cler Susanna not so well we sent for Dr he could not Come his son Bert Died today Sunday 8 at home Flavius's & Elias's were here to dinner J & A went to Herman's to dinner they Called at Henry's W. fine a slight rain this Morning Cler today Dr Called this evening he will Come again on Tuesday Susanna not very well. {second page} Nov 1908 Thanksgiving 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 6 C by Br C Daniels & Henry's were here to dinner Harvey was here to dinner too W. a little rain this Morning very fine & Cler today MN Called PM J staid with Susanna 10 A helped JD's thresh till after 3 PM J drew stones off Plowed fields & went to Whitevale for shares PM W. rather Cloudy 11 Boys Chored AM J went to Ceder Grove A went to Henry's to Plow PM he staid I went to Br S's PM Davids oldest son Alvin was around their Gasoline Engine yesterday & there was a flash of Gas flew into his Eye he is in bed the Dr does not know yet what is to be done W. drizzly rain this Morning & AM Clered up PM 12 J Chored AM he helped NB thresh PM I went to Ceder Grove PM Called at Davids Alvin is doing pretty well I Called at Alberts their daughter is pretty Low W. sharp white frost last night Cler & Cold all day a few heavy squaals of snow PM 13 J helped NB thresh AM he went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cold rain NW wind rather Cloudy went to Ceder Grove AM 14 J took grist Chop to Davids AM he went to a sale in Markham PM Lizzie went with him to the funeral of Jacob Hoover he died in Mt Joy A Came home PM he has been plowing at Henry's since Tuesday W. Cloudy AM soft snow all PM Dr Called this evening Susanna not so well </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1908 Sunday 15 at home Benj'n & family were here all PM W. Cler sharp Air about 3 in of snow saw a Cutter running a little more snow would make sleighing J & A went to Elias's to supper 16 Boys Chored J got Horse Chief shod & brought home some Chop AM W. about freezing some more soft snow PM 17 J & A Killed 3 Pigs Am A helped Benj'n draw Oats from North barn PM I went to see Davids Alvin & went to Ceder Grove PM Alvin is still in bed W. fine not Cold snow thawing 18 J Chored & went to Ceder Grove PM A went to Toronto 3 Pigs to Ceder Grove PM A went to Toronto 3 Pigs 304 lbs @ $8.75 per Cwt 4 1/2 Barrels snow apples at $1.90 for some $1.75 for some W. soft Cloudy Br inlaw Enos Hoovers were here to dinner 19 A helped Benj'n draw Oats J took a Barrel Apples to Henry's he staid to dinner W. soft cloudy snow about all gone 20 A helped Benj'n J Chored AM he plowed water furrows in the plowed fields PM Henry & little Willis were here AM for a load of Mangels AM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cler sharp air tonight 21 A helped Benj'n J & Nancy went to Markham AM J took Chop to Davids PM W. sharp white frost this morning Misty awhile AM very fine & Cler all day like Indian summer Sunday 22 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by C Burkholder Enos Nighswander's were here to dinner W. mild cloudy white frost Cler awhile through the day {second page} Nov 1908 23 A went to do a Job at Ceder Grove school house it is to put in a fresh air conductor J took the team to bring the Bricks sand & lime W. Mild Cloudy & fine & Cler at times like Indian summer 24 A worked at School house J took supplies to him W. Mild Cler at times Lizzie went home 25 A worked at school house J ganged the garden piece in north end of old Orchard AM he helped A at school house PM W. Cloud Cler at times quite Mild 26 A worked at School house J went to Markham AM he moved some dirt along creek east of Orchard PM I took 4 bags Oats to Davids & got them Chopped PM W. fine & warm strong W wind PM Colder this evening 27 A worked at schoolhouse J Chored & cleaned out eave Troughs on house AM he drew home limb wood PM W. strong wind from west all day not very Cold, cloudy 28 A finished Job at school house tonight J helped him Am Henry & little Willis were here to dinner he got some grain Herman was here to dinner too I & J cut some feed PM W. fine Cool Cler pretty Cool wind Uriah Drudge & his wife came home from Pennsylvania she had been sick there a few weeks Sunday 29 at home Flavius & Fanny & Eva were here all PM Dr Robinson & Dr Ira Freel were here to see Susanna they have some hopes that she may get pretty well again J & A were to Daniels they were not at home so they went to Davids to dinner W. fine Cler Cool air </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1908 Dec 30 J & A Plowed in Creek & Moved sawdust between shower W. Mild cloudy all day quite showery & drizzly Dec 1 J took 2 calves to Coakwells for E Lewis one a week old one ten days old @ $5.00 for the pair they took up some tiles behind barn PM Mary & the Children were here all day JH Ramers were here to dinner Henry & Willis Called Am W. strong Cold NW wind all day A travelling Jeweler Came to stay at night A Cleaned a lot of stove pipes 2 J took cream A worked at drain J helped PM W. quite Cold Clear pretty stong W. wind 3 Killed a Pig one of the runts that ran in the orchard all summer it weighed 214 1/2 lbs made a lot of sausage & about 40 lbs of lard Flavius & Fanny helped W. Cler sharp 4 A salted Meat & finished a wheelbarrow that he overhauled J Chored W. Milder drizzling snow all day, didn't amount to much 5 J took cream then took grist to Davids PM A helped Benj'n thresh till after dinner Mary & Children were here to supper Dr Called Susanna a little better W. Cler quite Cold Sunday 6 at home Benj'ns & Joes were here to dinner W. Cloudy Cold wind from East drizzly snow PM 7 A helped Benj'n Kill hogs J Chored AM he & I took Henry's Cutter up PM I had a good talk with little Willis W. Mild but a damp W & NW wind about 5 in damp snow last night very fair sleighing {second page} Dec 1908 we went in Cutter & tied Henry's behind 8 A took Nancy to Markham to Dr Barker she left an order for a new sett of upper teeth David Groves were here to dinner W. strong W wind pretty Cold a little drizzly snow PM fine sleighing 9 Boys Chored Anne was here helping Nancy to Make a dress Daniels were here to supper W. fine Cler sharp this is my Nancy's 69th Birthday 10 Boys Chored I drove old Mare Nell to Elias's PM she had a slight attack of Lympingitis is better again Elias's had their Children Alma & Frank Vaccinated there is quite an Outbreak of small Pox in the Country it broke out in the Markham High School there have not been any deaths yet W. Cold Cloudy flurries of snow 11 A worked at Benj'ns J Chored W. a few in of soft snow last night soft today Henry Called AM for a load of Mangels very little drizzle of rain at times 12 A worked at Benj'ns J Chored & took a load of Mangels to Henry's PM Henry took a load AM I drove to Joe's & to Elias's PM the sleighing is getting a little thin W. Cler sharp Sunday 13 at home all day nobody here W. a few inches of good snow last night fine Cler & sharp 14 A worked at Benj's J took load Mangels to Henry's PM I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's & to Flavius's PM Carl was sick is getting better W. fine Mild rather Cloudy thawing a little 15 A took Nancy to Markham AM she got her new teeth upper sett @ $7.00 J took grist AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 1908 he brought some gravel for the hens PM W. very fine & Cler thawing some Menno Burkholders Called awhile AM 16 J & A drew limb wood on pile in bush AM A helped Benj'n to unload furniture for Sherman March his is moving into Benj'ns house W. Cloudy mild thawing a little 17 Boys Chored A got Horses Chief & Billy shod W. East wind a little snow in the air rough sleighing yet there is a pretty bad outbreak of small pox Benj'n Wilfred has them & Bob Milroys girl & some more are sick Ceder Grove School is Closed & some more 18 A was in Markham all day delivering Oil Cake Flavius sent for a Car load but he could not attend they are Quarantined the Dr's think perhaps Carl has small pox Benj'ns are quarantined Wilfred has them sure enough but he is not sick there will be no Meeting at Hebron on Sunday nor at Christmas W. Swt W. SW wind a little snow last night fine & cler today not very cold 19 Boys Chored W. pretty strong W. wind not Cold Sunday 20 at home very lonesome no Meeting at Hebron nobody here all day the Small Pox patients are all doing well Wilfred is upstairs & Carl too but they are not sick and I dont think they will be scarred Carl has no Marks I believe Wilfred has a few w. not very Cold 21 Boys & Lizzie Picked 18 Geese I got Mare Nell sharped all around W. west wind not very Cold Nancy helped to Pick Geese she finished them up 22 J took 3 Geese to Markham AM Lizzie went with him {second page} Dec 1908 A Picked 14 Chickens W. sharp East wind Susanna not so well sent for Dr he Came he says she has Indigestion 23 A went to Toronto 15 Geese 150 lbs @ 12 cts per lb 13 Chickens some @ 10 the most @ 12 cts per lb 3 Bals Apples Spies $3.00 Rambos $1.50 J Chored I went to Ceder Grove 5 3/4 doz Eggs @ 40 cts per doz W. very fine sharp 24 A Chored J went to Pay Robert James for some clover Seed PM I went to Joe's PM W mild thawing a little Christmas 25 at home had a fine Chicken roast all by Ourselves W. dull mild thawing some sleighing thin some Wheels running the small Pox Patients are all doing well but there are a good many Case reported around Armadale 26 A Chored J went to Pay Robert Gordon Dimma for Cutting some Corn Henry & little Willis were here awhile AM Willis is greatly pleased with his little baby sister born on the 23 W. fine. Cloudy & sharp a little snow last night sleigh runs better Henry took Lizzie home to work for them Sunday 27 at home all day J & A went awhile to Elias's PM we heard that Mary slipped & fell yesterday and hurt herself she is doing well she sprained herself pretty bad but is up and around W. not Cold strong SW wind with some squaals of snow at times PM 28 A took a big sow to Henry's AM J bought for Henry's to Kill J Chored I went to Joe's PM W. Cloudy sharp sleighing getting thin 29 I & Nancy went to Henry's to see little baby girl Sarah & baby are quite smart they Call her Ada J took load feed Corn for Henry AM A chored W. very fine & Cler sleighing getting thin </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 1908 Jan 1909 30 A helped Elias's Butcher J took cream & Chored W. soft snow & rain nearly all AM fine & Cler PM West wind sleighing about gone 31 we got everything ready to Kill our big fat sow Davids & Elias's & Anne Came to help after the boys Killed & opened her they found a large absess in her breast it discharged a lot of matter so we will feed the meat to the hens W. pretty cold strong N wind flurries of snow A went to Mill with sleigh Davids staid dinner January 1 1909 at home Daniels Joe's & Herman's were here to dinner Herman's have a fine big Boy they Call him Frank W. sharp Cler some squaals of dry snow an inch or two last night but dry & light Mostly sleighs running Johnny Ramer's brought Br C & Bishop Paul Martin's & wife for a pleasant Call PM 2 Boys Chored W. Cler pretty sharp the sleighing is wearing out Sunday 3 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. mild thawing sleighing about gone 4 A went to Hornshaw's for a Pig that we bought off him to Kill for our own use he Paid #16.80 for it on the $6.00 per Cwt live weight J & A went to Municipal Elections PM W. Mild Mostly Cloudy 5 Boys worked at a drain in field behind barn I went to Ceder Grove PM I called awhile at Br S's W. turning Colder sleighing all gone 6 J helped Henry's Kill their Pig A finished drain AM he went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler strong Cold NW wind 12 above this evening {second page} Jan 1909 7 Boys Chored J went to Markham with Thomas PM A brought home load of rough wood from bush PM & went to Ceder Grove W. quite Cold & Cler 2 deg above this Morning below 10 all day 8 J Chored A fixed Harness W. quite Cold cler Small Pox Cases about all better Flavius had their house disinfected yesterday they slept in their summer kitchen last night 9 Boys Chored A took grist AM Ernie & Carl Called PM they Cleaned their house yesterday now they can go out again & people can go in. W. Cloudy dull all day a drizzle in the air Sunday 10 at home all day Susanna is not so well Joe's Called PM W. dull mild all day began to rain slowy after supper 11 A helped us wash J Chored W. getting Colder strong NW wind Dr Came this evening Susanna has Indigestion 12 Boys Chored J went to a sale down towards Dunbarton PM W. snow last night & nearly all AM fine & Cler PM I walked to Br C's PM pretty fair sleighing 13 Boys Chored J went to Ceder Grove PM Henry Called awhile AM W. sharp Cler Flavius & family called to see Susanna she is not so well 14 A worked at a Lounge for little Willis J Chored W. Cloudy Misty PM thawing a little sleighing fair Br C. Called awhile AM David Groves & family Called a few Minutes PM 15 Boys Chored & Cut down & drew out some scrubby willows out of creek north of dam I went to Ceder Grove AM W. quite sharp Cler Cold NW wind boys helped us sweep house PM 16 A took Grist to Davids & went to Ceder Grove PM J Chored W. nearly Zero this morning below 10 all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 1909 sharp strong NE wind began to snow tonight Sunday 17 all went to Meeting except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 4th C by Br C. Davids & C Burkholder were here to dinner W. Milder pretty strong East wind changed to NW PM some snow during the night 18 Boys Chored A went to Markham with Thomas PM W. 2 below Zero this morning got up slowly to about 11 today lower again this evening 19 Boys Chored J went to sale East of Riggfoot PM W. Milder East wind J helped us wash AM 20 A took Cream AM they drew home the scrubby willow that they cut the other day north of dam Herman & MN & Br N's Called PM Teenie Stover was here to supper W. a very fine winter day not Cold Joe & Anne Called this evening 21 J & A drew home some more willow wood then they hitched up 2 yr old Mare Gwen with Mare Jenny & drove to Ceder Grove she went well they hitched her up again PM I went to Joes & Elias's PM W. quite Mild & Cloudy thawing 22 A helped Flavius Kill hogs J Chored W. rain pretty heavy awhile AM Cloudy & thawing PM Henry & little Willis came at noon were here to dinner they got some apples & Potatoes 23 A took Cream he helped Benj'n awhile PM J Chored W. very foggy some heavy showers snow about all gone a lot of slippery Ice Makes bad walking the quarantine has not been raised Benj'ns Cannot go out yet Flavius's Can Bob Milroys are in yet {second page} Jan 1909 Feb but they all expect to get out soon there are no new Cases of small Pox in our neighbourhood our Creek is running quite fresh & lively Sunday 24 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner W. foggy & misty all day Ice nearly all gone quite mild a little Cooler tonight 25 Boys trimmed Raspberry Bushes in back garden & cut up rubbish into stovewood W. Cloudy AM fine & Cler PM quite Mild strong NW wind 26 Boys began Cutting wood in bush & we Cut some feed W. a very fine Cler day not Cold 27 J went to Daniels & then went to Sale on 7th Con A Chored W. strong NW wind not very Cold squaals of snow 28 Killed a Pig that we bought off Hornshaw a few weeks ago Benj'ns& Elias's helped W. Cler sharp Aunt Lizzie was here PM she staid to supper JD's called a few minutes PM 29 Boys cut wood in bush AM done nothing PM Herman was here to dinner W. strong East wind all day snow PM till after dark 30 A worked at school house putting in fresh air services J Chored W. strong East wind turning north towards evening pretty Cold snow nearly all day Sunday 31 at home all day W. 1 deg above this Morning 5 above this evening a very strong East wind turning NW PM a bitter Cold wind Benj'n called PM Feb 1 Boys Chored AM they shoveled snow banks west of 11th Con PM the snow is blowed off too much to make sleighing I went to Hebron to Elections of Trustees the 3 same ones were {illegible} re elected M Barkey, Albert Reesor & myself W. nearly 5 deg below this Morning went up slowly till about 18 tonight Br S's girls Called PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb 1904 CandleMas day 2 A helped us wash AM he went to Markham PM J took Grist Chop to Davids AM W. Mostly fair & Cler strong NW wind Thomas's girls were here PM squaals of snow through the day Amelia Ernie & Carl Called after supper 3 A Chored & sorted apples J went to Ceder Grove PM Henry was here to dinner he took a load of Mangels W. very fine Milder 4 Boys Chored David Groves Called PM W. fine Cler we sent for Dr this evening Susanna is not so well Flavius & his boys Called this evening I & Nancy sat up till after Midnight the Dr didnt come 5 A worked at Schoolhouse AM J went & brought him home they Chored PM I have been having a bad Cold & cought for the last week or two I dont go out Much Br C Called AM Susanna not so well Dr has not Called yet W. thawing & foggy all day snow going fast More wheels running than sleighs today 6 Boys Chored J took some Chop to Davids W. Cler, strong winds & gales from NW rain last night snow about gone turning Colder freezing towards evening Sunday 7 at home Benj'ns & Hermans Called PM Joes were here to supper W. fine & Cler thawing a little in the sun J & A were at Henry's to dinner 8 Henry's were here to dinner with their pretty little girl baby (Ada) Mary & Children were here PM W. Cler, Cold NW wind {second page} Feb 1909 9 A went to Markham to Meet Dentist J took Grist to Davids AM W. strong wind & Gales from East with snow very cold snow blowes all over 10 Boys Chored Daniels were here to dinner A brought Anne to help Nancy to sew W. Some rain last night & this Morning some squaals of snow fine & Cler at times cold 11 Boys Chored & sorted Apples W. strong Cold NW wind, quite Calm this evening Jesse G Reesor & his Grand son |Crowder| Came to stay all night 12 A took Jesse & Crowder to Boxgrove AM they Chored & J trimmed Some trees in back Orchard PM W. very fine & Cler 13 Boys Chored hung up some Pork to smoke Henry was here to dinner Joes were here after supper W. not so Cold sleighing wearing out very good Wheeling Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 8th C by Levi Grove Joseph Groves Henry Byer David & Russell & Louis Grove & Mart Ramer were here to dinner Daniels Called PM & MN came to stay all night he was here to supper too W. East wind pretty Cold began to snow at noon turned to sleet & drizzle stormy yet bedtime 15 Boys Chored AM A was at Flavius's PM W. snow from East all AM Cloudy PM not very Cold good sleighing 16 J helped us wash A went to Markham to meet Dentist AM J took grist Chop PM W. Cloudy AM snow from N East all PM not so Cold there is a lot of snow on the ground </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb 1909 17 A shoveled out the walks all around the house J took grist to Davids AM A took load Corn stalks to Henry's PM J took Eggs 7 1/2 doz to Ceder Grove @ 25 cts PM W not so cold cloudy AM squaals of snow PM at time 18 Henry took a load of Mangels AM A took up a load for him PM J Chored W. Cloudy East wind pretty strong PM a little snow in the air pretty Cold 19 A drove Mare Gwen with Mare Jenny AM she went well J helped us work they Chored PM W. Milder soft PM began to rain slowly about 3 PM 20 Boys Chored & took grist to Davids with Mares Gwen & Jenny I drove to Joes & Elias's PM W. Mild thawing a little snow soft Sunday 21 at home J & A went to Joe's to dinner W. Cloudy, Clear the Middle of the day thawing a little 22 Boys helped wash AM J took load Mangels to Henry's PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Clear thawing in the sun the snow is getting sloppy on the road the trees were all Covered with white frost this morning 23 Henry had a Bee to draw gravel from Whitevale today to Build a Silo A took a load for him J Chored W. East wind Mild strong through the day foggy & Misty some frost last night soft today 24 Boys Chored J took 9 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 25 cts AM they both went to Davidson's Sale PM W. heavy rain last night drizzly & foggy AM fine & Cler PM strong wind this evening sleighing about gone 25 A took grist Chop to Davids AM J & A went to Cowie's sale on the old Armstrong farm PM W. quite Cold very very strong NW wind last {second page} Feb 1909 Mar night & all day flurries of snow Calm tonight I forgot to say that our Creek was flooded all over the flats yesterday River & Creeks flooded all over Ontario a great deal of damage done 26 Boys Chored & Trimmed awhile in old Orchard Elias brought Mary & the Children AM then he Came for them after supper time W. rather Cloudy not so Cold 27 Boys Chored J helped us AM A took Chop to Davids PM W. some squaals of snow AM Mild & Cloudy I drove to Joe's PM very good wheeling some sleighs running Sunday 28 Dr Called PM Susanna has not been so well Joe & Anne Sunday 28 at home Called this evening Sunday 28 at home Johnny Reesor's were here a few hours PM Flavius & family Called too W. quite sharp & Cler 12 deg above this Morning Cold NW wind March 1st A took 7 Hogs 1250 lbs to Locust Hill for Hornshaw @ $6.50 per Cwt this Morning he Came back at 10 oCc then J took 6 1020 lbs got back at noon then they both went to F McCreights PM to help him get all his Implements ready he intends to have a sale tomorrow w. rather Cloudy & East wind AM snow from East PM pretty mild 2 J & A were at McCreights AM Daniels & Esther were here to dinner Elias & Joe brought their families & then went to the sale at McCreights Daniels, Elias's & Joe's & Esther Barkey were here to supper Henry's & Benj'ns Fanny & Vera were here PM W. a very fine Cler day I was the sale about an hour it was a very large sale Frank is going to the North West James will work the farm </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1909 3 J & A took a fat Cow to Browns Corners for E Lewis @ $40 AM they Chored PM W. East wind not cold heavy snow after 3 PM 4 Boys Chored & Peeled Apples W. Cler cold strong N Wind all day snow blowing & drifting all over 5 Boys helped track roads to Ceder Grove they are drifted west of 11th Con they Chored PM W. Cler Cold strong N wind all day Calm tonight not so cold good sleighing 6 Boys Peeled Apples & Chored AM they took Chop to Davids PM W. mostly fine and Mild snow thawing the sleighing is going Elias left Frank & the baby here PM while they went to Ceder Grove Sunday 7 I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner Anne was Confined with a stillborn Baby girl yesterday Morning she is doing as well as can be expected W. about 3 in of damp snow last night fair sleighing this morning bright & Cler snow going fast 8 A helped us wash J took 4 Pigs lbs @$6.75 per Cwt to Locust Hill for Hornshaw AM they sorted & filled 4 Barrels of Apples PM I drove to Joe's PM Anne doing well W. sharp frost last night fine & Cler today sleighs running but snow is going Herman's Called awhile AM 9 Boys Chored & Peeled Apples A went to Markham AM W East wind began to drizzle & sleet from East about 8 AM More or less all day about rain towards evening Mild {second page} Mar 1909 10 A took cream AM he also took 4 Barrels apples to Ceder Grove J Malcom takes them to Toronto J & A went to Henderson's sale at the Old Barnard farm PM W. dull Cloudy foggy & Mild very slippery & icy this Morning W. Wind 11 Boys Peeled Apples J went to Joes Anne is doing well he went to Davids PM Lewis is sick he has Pneumonia but is doing very well W. strong NW wind AM not so strong PM Calm tonight very strong wind last night 12 Boys helped do house work AM J took Mare Nell to BS & got her shod all round I went with him as far as Br S's he is sick with Grippe & Bronchitis he seems a little better W. very fine & Cler fair sleighing yet 13 J took Cream & took a grist along to Davids he took another for Henry PM A Chored I went to Ceder Grove this Morning W. very fine & Cler sleighing going A went with Thomas to Locust Hill PM to help unload a Gasoline Engine he intends to run it in his stables Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 9th C by C Burkholder Henry's & Uriah Drudges were here to dinner Thomas's Called PM & Flavius's Eva Called too W. very fine & Cler frost last night will freeze again tonight 15 Boys helped wash AM & Chored PM I went to see Br S AM he is still in bed but is some easier I & Nancy went to Joe's PM Anne is up again W. very fine & Cler a cold N wind thawing in the sun 16 Boys Chored J went to a sale near Whitevale PM W. mild steady snow AM sudden squaals of heavy snow PM very good sleighing if it dont thaw too soon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1909 17 A helped Thomas place a Gasoline Engine in his stable AM they both went to James Laughlin's sale PM Henry was here to dinner w. very strong NW wind pretty Cold J bought a Massey Harris mower run 2 seasons @ $25.22 for cash 18 Boys brought home the Mower AM drove the young Mare Gwen then they drove her to Ceder Grove PM JD's were here to dinner Teenie Stover & her sone Ross were here to supper W. very very fine & Cler thawing sleighs running yet but some wheels 19 Boys Chored J went to a sale in Scarboro A went with Benj'n to funeral of Benjamin G Reesor at Mount Joy PM W. snow last night & More or less all day quite Mild 20 J & A went this Morning to see Br B he is very low J went to Markham PM he brought AB's Lizzy she will Keep house for J & A W. very fine & Cler sleighing going Mary & the Children were here awhile PM Sunday 21 I & Nancy went this morning to see Br S he is about the same Hermans were here to dinner Flavius & family were here PM W. sharp frost last night very fine & Cler today 22 I went to Br S's this morning he died a little before Midnight, will be buried on Wednesday at 1/2 past 9 oc W. Cold N Wind fine & Cler 23 A was at Br S's AM J helped dig his grave I went to Ceder Grove AM Called at Br N's he & his wife are not so well W. very fine & Clear sun thawing but there is a sharp air from north. {second page} Mar 1909 24 I & Nancy & A went to Br Simeon's funeral at Hebron J was at the Graveyard too Lizzy staid with Susanna C Burkholder officiated at the house & at grave C Gayman spoke on St Mat 24C 44th V at the Church & W Percy spoke at the Church too we went to the house of mourning to dinner W. raw air from East AM soft snow after dinner turned to rain after supper 25 A mended Harness J Chored & went to Davids for some flour PM W. strong NW wind not Cold 26 Boys Chored AM they both went to Sydney Beare's funeral PM W. very fine & Clear there is some Ice on the road yet I went to see Br N & Br C this morning they are both not well have bad Cold Br C had Dr Coe he says he has Grippe W. strong Cold wind AM 27 Boys Chored I went to see Br C he is up & around but is very hoarse Aunt Lizzy Burkholder & widow Anne Barkey were here to supper W. a few inches soft snow AM all went away PM fine & Mild PM Sunday 28 I & Nancy & Lizzy went to Flavius to dinner Lizzy Gibner was here to supper W. very fine clouded up towards evening slight squaal of snow at sunset 29 Boys sawed wood J went to Markham PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler 30 Boys sawed wood in bush AM A went to Collins sawing Bee PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1909 April J took grist Chop to Davids PM Henry & Willis Called PM W. fine Cler freezing every night thawing in day times 31 J took cream A sawed rubbish they both sawed PM Br inlaw Enos Hoover's were here to supper W. very fine & Cler sharp NW wind sun thawing snow it is nearly all gone the roads are pretty good Leslie Stover was here to dinner yesterday April 1st Boys sawed wood George Maybury split PM I drove to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Clear I & Nancy & Susanna are alone now the boys and Lizzie moved to the west end today 2 J called at Henry's then went to Hermans to dinner then he went to Funeral of little Johnny Hoover's wife PM A went to Whitevale to get a Boat fixed AM he Chored PM W. cloudy drizzly awile East wind at times 3 J took Cream AM A cleaned & oiled Harness W. drizzly & Cloudy all day Frank McCreight & wife were here to supper we spent a very pleasant evening he is going away to the NW next Tuesday to fine a home Sunday 4 at home Benj'n & family were here to dinner Albert Reesor & family were here awhile PM W. fine Cler & Mild the air is Cool yet there are a good Many Cases of scarlet fever in the neighbourhood but no deaths so far 5 Boys helped to wash at both ends AM they sawed wood in bush PM W. Cloudy this morning fine & Clear today Cloudy this evening 6 J took grist to Davids AM he went to Mrs Raineys sale near Boxgrove PM {second page} April 1909 A helped us clean house & Whitewash Flavius Fanny & Amelia helped too Anne Called AM W. quite Mild Misty & foggy nearly all day 7 Boys Chored & drove Mares Gwen & Jenny to Ceder Grove AM David Grove came for some seed Barley he was here to dinner J went to sale on 8th Con Pickering A made waggon Bolster for Henry PM W. mild very very strong winds & Gales from W. & S wind heard there was some damage done through the County & Cities Fanny & Amelia were here today house cleaning 8 Boys fixed up fences that were wrecked with the storm A went to yearly meeting of our threshing Machine Syndicate at Flavius's AM Herman was here to dinner W. some wind AM strong last night Calm PM very fine & Cler today Good Friday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mark part of 15 C by Br C Visitors after service Daniels Josephs & Menno Burkholders & Elias's Called a while PM W. partly Cler some squaals of soft snow strong W wind PM Russell Grove Came to stay all night went away today. 10 A helped Bean's to move some Barn timbers AM J helped Henry Clean some seed grain AM J went to Tricks sale near Unionville PM A Chored I went to Half yearly Conference at Hebron PM W. Cler Cold NW wind quite Cold Easter Sunday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat 18C by C Gaymans </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1909 no visitors after service W. fine & Cler pretty strong air from East quite Cold not much above 20 deg all day Easter Monday 12 at home Boys put in some tiles in field behind barn W,. very fine & Cler pretty Cold East wind warmer PM Elias's were here to dinner Mary & Children staid PM Rosana Culp & her daughter Called PM we sent for Dr he Came this evening Susanna is not so well she has Rheumatism Pains 13 Boys helped Henry put on a load of hay I was at Meeting house AM we scrubbed it AM A took grist to Mill PM J ganged in a lot of furrows PM W. East wind turned to NW drizzly rain awhile AM came on pretty heavy PM I & Nancy washed PM 14 Boys helped Henry Clean some seed grain AM he was here to dinner & took a load home with him they dressed a Pig & a Calf J took them to Cooler Malcom takes them Toronto Teenie Stover was here to supper W. fine Cler strong wind last night some today but not so strong 15 J went with Thomas to Maxwells this morning to look for suckers got none there have been very few caught so far they fixed up back garden & back lane fences PM I went to Elias's & to Ceder Grove PM W. sharp frost about every night fine & Cler through the day cool Air 16 Boys filled in drain & cut some feed & Chored Henry & little Willis were here awhile PM W. frost last night mild rather cloudy today {second page} April 1909 17 Boys helped Henry's man put on a load of mangels & clipped horse Chief AM J took Lizzie to Markham PM W. very fine & Cler a fine shower last night a few Claps Distant thunder I went to Ceder Grove AM Sunday 18 I & Nancy went to Benj'ns to dinner W. some rain last night & this Morning Cloudy mostly today showers this evening a few Claps of distant thunder 19 Boys whitewashed AM A got Mare Gwen shod on front feet PM J went dipping with Thomas to Maxwells PM they Caught 39 lake suckers & 11 fine creek suckers I & Nancy washed AM W. fine rain last night rather Cloudy today drizzly at times Br S's Lydia & Bertha were here a while PM heavy thunder last night 20 Boys cut wood in bush AM A Rolled field west of dam PM with Mares J harrowed south of Orchard PM I got Mare Nell shod all around AM W. white frost last night fine today quite a few suckers Caught in little Rouge a raw Cold air from East 21 J took cream AM A worked at Pair of Waggon Bolsters for Henry W. Cloudy drizzly AM quite a lot of rain from East PM & some pretty heavy Claps of thunder 22 Boys fixed up things around the house J went to Markham with Elias PM A brought home some lumber from Davids PM W. pretty Cler Cool air I went to Elias's AM 23 Henry & Willis came this morning J A & Henry went fishing to Kirkhams & to Petticoat Caught 70 suckers Came home at noon then Cut a lot of feed Henry took a load home J grubbed some south of Orchard W. slight frost last night fine & Cler today Cool NW wind </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1909 May 24 J took cream AM A put in tiles in NW corner field J helped him PM W. frost last night fine & Cler today Joe & Anne Called this evening Sunday 25 at home Amelia Ernest & Carl were here PM W. some Cloudy slight showers AM fine Cler PM strong wind PM 26 Boys sowed some Oats below garden & behind Cider house I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler fine Cold East Air I & Nancy washed AM 27 Boys finished field behind Cider house & J sowed about a bag of spring wheat in south side of field behind barn AM they Chored PM W. Cloudy AM drizzly rain nearly all PM strong NW wind towards evening Colder 28 Boys worked at a drain in field behind barn up near bush J ganged in furrows in field north of Meeting house towards evening Henry & Willis Called AM they left a Calf for the boys to dress Herman's were here to dinner Davids were here PM W. sharp frost last night thick Ice this Morning Cold N Wind J took Henry's Calf to Malcoms this evening 29 Boys worked at a drain in root field till storm stopped them about 10 AM strong wind this morning began to snow from East snowed all PM a few in snow on ground 30 Boys Chored J went to Ramers in Boxgrove to look at some Cattle to buy did not get them W. very strong East wind turned to West PM snow about all gone Creeks very high May 1 Boys chored & helped Henry put on a load of Mangels Willis Came with him & he stays A took some Chop to Davids J went to {second page} May 1909 Israel Blintons sale PM I went to Joes for Bread for Susanna & to Elias's for Butter PM W. partly Cler cool some slight squaals of rain & sleet PM Sunday 2 at home Henry's were here to dinner Elias's Called a few minutes PM W. not so cold Clear AM cloudy windy PM a squaal of snow every few Minutes PM ground white this Morning all away again 3 A sawed rubbish for summer wood J looked for suckers in Petticoat creek AM Saw none I & Nancy went to Br N's awhile PM his wife broke her wrist yesterday we called at Br C's he is not very well W. some Cloudy AM fine Cler PM A helped Nancy wash AM I had a bad fall last Thursday & hurt my hip I cannot do much 4 Boys drew 2 loads dung into back garden then they sowed NW Corner field except about 1/2 acre in Beaver dam with Mixed grain I & Nancy went to Joes to dinner & awhile to Elias's PM W. partly Cler 5 Boys sowed oats & Peas in field north of Meeting house W. rather cloudy at times slight shower after dark distant thunder I went to Ceder GRove AM Br inlaw Simon Hoovers Called PM 6 Boys sowed NE Corner field with Barley I took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM I walked to Joes for some onions G Maybury dug garden AM W. rather Cloudy slight showers after dark some distant thunder 7 Boys filled drain & cut feed for Henry's Man he took a load home J filled furrows along Creek behind Meeting house sheds I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine Cler strong wind Calm tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1909 8 Boys sowed Oats east of J Meeting sheds the last of seeding I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Joe's & Elias's PM W. fine Cler Sunday 9 all went to Meeting except J he staid with Susanna Sermon's on St Luke 22 & 23 C's by C Burkholder & Br C the Lords Supper was Celebrated no visitors to dinner MN Called PM Daniels were here to supper W. Cloudy drizzly rain AM More or less PM not heavy 10 Boys helped Clean house W. slow drizzle rain all day & I suppose all last night Henry & little Willis Called PM they took Amy Mayberry she works for them this summer 11 A went with Thomas to Maxwells AM they dipped 16 suckers J dug holes along 2 cross fences East of dam for Maple trees they planted them PM W. fine & Cler 12 J took cream A White washed some for us Flavius Fanny & Amelia were here helping clean house Benj'ns Fanny helped too PM W. very fine & Cler J plowed ground for Potatoes PM Herman Came to stay all night with W. Trans horse Rab the Ranter 13 J worked at Root ground A worked at drain W. fine & warm trees are Coming out in buds showers around North & west 14 Boys worked at Mangel ground Made some drills I went to Ceder Grove AM the 2 Fanny's & Amelia were here again PM helping Nancy clean house W. showry around N & west slight drizzle at times P. M. very warm today about 70 deg. {second page} May 1909 set for Dr at noon Susanna not so well he Came PM says she has indigestion 15 Boys sowed Mangels W. Cool East wind I walked to Elias's PM some thunder at bedtime some showers of rain Sunday 16 at home Elias's were here to dinner Flavius & Eva were here PM Tilly Burkholder & Inesons Children Called PM J & A went to Henry's to dinner Susanna a very little better 17 Boys worked Corn ground I went to Elias's & to Joe's PM W. mostly Cloudy & Cool wind PM Henry & Willis Called AM 18 Boys sowed Silo Corn I went to Elias's & Joes PM I & Nancy washed yesterday W. fine & growing partly cloudy trees budding grass growing 19 A put on a lot of grafts in old Orchard & dug garden J Chored AM began rolling grain I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Elias's PM W. Cloudy AM fine Cler PM Ascension day 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke by Br C Dan'ls Herman's & JB Lehmans were here to dinner Henry's & Levi Burkholders & Benj'ns called awhile PM W. a little cloudy at times pretty strong East wind 21 J took grist then he helped Benj'n Plow with team they helped Henry's man put on a load of hay this morning A chored & Cut seed Potatoes W. Chored some East wind slight drizzle of rain at times I went to Ceder Grove this morning 22 Boys planted late Potatoes & J drew a lot of summer wood into shed sent for Dr PM Susanna is not so well he Came PM BenStovers girls Came to stay all night W. fine Cler Cool East wind </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1909 I went to Ceder Grove & to Elias's for Butter PM Sunday 23 at home Susanna is not very well Joes were here to dinner J & A went to Daniels dinner W. fine AM Cloudy slight sprinkles of rain towards evening 24 J rolled Corn AM he helped Benj'n with team PM A went hunting Mushrooms AM he got a fine lot he Chored & planted Cabbage & Tomatoes PM I went to Joes for plants PM I & Nancy washed AM W. a very very fine Cler day Cool wind 25 A helped draw stones at the old John Beane farm for a Barn wall J took some grain to Davids & got it Chopped AM he Chored PM Flavius' Fanny was here to dinner we set for Dr Susanna is worse, he Came at noon says she will be better in a few days Benj'ns Fanny and Vera were here PM W. fine Cler had a pleasant Call form Joe Atkinson 26 Boys plowed back garden & Plowed the piece north end of old Orchard & planted it with Potatoes Daniels Called after supper Susanna still in bed feels a little better W. very fine & Cler I went to Ceder Grove PM Thomas's Adeline was here awhile helping Nancy 27 Boys Chored they took some Chop to Davids AM & brought home some sawdust to Mulch the maples that they planted Joe brought Anne to help Nancy today Davids Called PM Susanna no better W. fine & warm a fine soaking rain AM 28 A went to Markham on Bicycle to see Dr Susanna a little better J worked at an Inclosure north of shop for the hens that have chickens they repaired fence north & south of Pasture {second page} May 1909 June field PM I put in a drill of Beet seed PM W. fine & warm AM Cool wind & cloudy PM 29 J & A went mushroom hunting awhile this morning they got a fine lot then J scuffed Mangels A harrowed the Corn W. a very fine warm growing day I went to Joe's & Elias's PM Teenie Stover & Elias's Children were here to supper Henry & Willis Called PM Whit Sunday 30 at home Ben Stover's were at the boys to dinner & supper I & Nancy were there too at dinner Elias's & Benj'ns were here PM & Mart Barkeys Called PM & Joe's were here after supper W. a very very fine growing day Whit Monday 31 at home J Scuffled Mangels awhile then he went fishing awhile got only one A went to help Benj'n drive a Bullock to Locust Hill AM he went shooting Ground hogs PM he shot 4 Daniels & Davids whole family were here to supper Br N's Called PM W. very fine Cler lovely day Flavius' Fanny & Amelia Called PM June 1st J took Cream A makde a door through Board fence at Corner of shed for cows to go through into old Orchard to Pasture he went to Nolans raising PM W. very fine day distant showers in the west Dr Called Susanna still in bed Br C's Becca Called PM Br C Came home from Conference at Waterloo this evening I & Nancy washed AM 2 Boys brought load wood from bush & big load pine roots from Flavius's AM they worked at drain PM I went to Ceder Grove got Mare Nell shod all round & took Anne home PM she was helping Nancy W. very warm 3 J took Cream A worked at drain AM he went to Dr PM he does not feel well they both went to Henry's after supper W. fine Cler about the warmest day so far. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 1909 4 Boys deepened ditch East of lane on Townline to take water to the Creek they drew the dirf to the dam to fix the road. W. very warm Clear AM Cloudy PM looks like rain Cooler toward evening 5 J took cream A brought a load of gravel from Laughlins for walk in barnyard from Horse stable door AM J grubbed corn with seeder A Chored & mowed door yard with lawn Mower PM I went to Joe's after supper W. very very warm Misty awhile this Morning Cloudy towards evening Sunday 6 all went to Meeting at Hebron Flavius Fanny Came & staid with Susanna remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Mat part of 8th C by Isaac Rittenhouse Herman's Tillman Reesor's & Martin Ramer were here to dinner PM Isaac Rittenhouse & wife MN's & Isaac Honsburger & Thomas & Henry Boyer were here to supper Henry's Called PM Daniels Elias's & Joe's Called after supper W. fine & Cler sun warm but a fine Breeze Aunt Lizzie Burkholder & Tilly Called PM 7 I & Nancy washed AM Boys cut Rubbish behind Cider house & drew it into woodshed they brought a fine load Pine stump wood from Flavius Thomas' girls & Ethel Scott Called PM W. very fine & cool 8 A took some Oats to Whitevale & got them Chopped then he worked at drain J scuffled Corn W. very very fine Cool & Clear I went to Ceder Grove AM Henry & Willis were here this morning Peters Susie & Johnnys Angeline Caleld today Susanna in bed yet the last 2 weeks 9 J took grist Oats to Markham in Markham {second page} June 1909 to get Chopped (David has shut down for repair he took a waggon wheel to Ceder Grove to get it fixed PM A worked at drain I took Eggs to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine Cler & Cool Dr Called PM Susanna about the same 10 Boys Chored & worked a little at drains AM they both went with team to draw gravel on 11th Con PM for statute labor W. a very light drizzle of rain awhile this morning Cloudy at times cool 11 Boys finished road work till about 5 PM W. very fine & Cler Cool air a slight shower last night Thomas's Esther helped Nancy today, Susanna in bed yet 12 Boys brought Tiles from Cherrywood J scuffled Mangels awhile W. very fine & Cler a fine Breeze I went to Joe's PM Dr Called Susanna about the same Sunday 13 at home A & Lizzy went to Meeting at Altona J went to Henry's to dinner on Bycicle Br C's were here to dinner W. slight drizzle this Morning very fine steady rain awhile PM Cloudy this evening 14 A worked at fixing a waggon rack J went to Dr AM he is not well he scuffled Mangels W. fine & Cler we had a very fine heavy rain last night things look well Distant thunder 15 A sowed some Flax seed on low piece of Orchard then he hoed Mangels J went to Tilman Reesors for some sewer Pipes he put them on 11th Con then he hoed Mangels too W. very fine Cler & Cool 16 Boys grubbed in Corn & hoed Mangels </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 1909 Esther & Solomon Burkholder's were here to dinner & Daniels were here to supper Christian Brillinger's Called PM Joes Called this evening W. very very lovely & growing weather Dr Called PM 17 Boys Chored W. began to rain about 8 AM rained till after dinner steady fine rain I went for Beef the ring opened today 18 Boys hoed Mangels W.Cler Cold NW wind Calm tonight Susanna in bed yet 19 Boys topped Thistles C Burkholders were here to dinner Henry's & Mary & Children were all PM W. very very fine & Clear Sunday 20 at home Tilly Burkholder & Nettie Ineson Called PM & Menno Reesor's Called after supper A took Lizzie home to see her folks W. very fine & Cler looked a little like rain 21 Boys hoed Mangels & scuffled Potatoes in old Orchard I & Nancy washed AM Susanna not so well this evening we Called Dr he will try & Come W. very very warm 22 Boys topped thistles J got Horse Chief shod all round AM Dr Called before Breakfast Susanna some better this evening W. very very warm 23 Boys Topped thistles W. very very warm a thunder shower went around south west over the lake a little cooler this evening 24 A grubbed Corn with seeder J cut weeds & Chored W. very very warm looked like showers going around all day 25 A worked at drain J went to Guelph on Excursion he took our seperator Bowl to get it fixed W. quite warm looked like rain but only a few drops came Susanna about the same {second page} June 1909 July 26 J & A finished drain back of Meeting seds AM J topped thistles & weeds A went to 8th Con Pickering PM I went to Ceder Grove got shoe set on Mare Nell then went to Joes W. quite warm yet fine Breeze from NW Susanna about the same Sunday 27 at home M Barkey's & Amelia Ernie & Carl & J A & Lizzie were here to dinner Br N's Called PM W. quite warm but a fine Breeze from north 28 A got mares Jenny & Gwen shod AM he made Bolster for Trucks PM J mowed a few acres Clover in pasture field & scuffled Corn PM I & Nancy washed AM W. very warm 29 J & A drew in big load out of pasture field AM A went to Colon Reesor's barn raising aon the Ceder Grove farm PM J scuffled Corn W. fine Cler warm Dr Called Susanna about the same in bed yet 30 A went to barn raising at the Sydney Bear farm J scuffled Corn Abraham Smith's daughter were here to dinner Esther & Lizzie & Franklin were here to supper David went to raising too W. fine pretty warm Franklin stays till Sunday July 1 J took Cream AM A put Paris Green on Potatoes they both helped Benj'n draw in hay with team PM W. fine Cool Breeze I went to Ceder Grove PM Elias Children were here PM & went with me to Ceder Grove 2 Boys helped Benj'n draw in hay with team AM J took Truck wheels to Ceder Grove to get the Tires set & A took grist Chop to Whitevale PM W. not quite so warm cloudy PM slight drizzle at times PM nice little showers after dark Henry's & whole family Called this evening some distant thunder. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1909 3 J took cream A brought Chop home AM A got Benj'ns Mower & J took ours & they cut new meadow 12 acres PM it is a pretty good Crop I got 3 shoes set on Mare Nell this Morning & went to Joes PM W. very fine & Cool pretty strong NW wind a fine rain last night Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Nancy remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 6 Chap by C Burkholder visitors to dinner little Willis & Matty Burkholder David Burkholder & Susie Hoover were here to supper Daniels & Br inlaw Enos Hoover Called PM W. fine Cler lovely day Dr called last evening to see Susanna this evening 5 Boys teded & raked meadows they cocked a lot of it I went to Ceder Grove after dinner to get some parts of Tedder fixed Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here to supper W. very fine Cler day 6 Boys fixed up horse fork & drew few loads hay AM Benj'n helped with team PM they finished drawing in the 12 acres 14 loads PM W. very fine Cler day not so warm 7 A raked over the meadow they took in the rakings, big load then they dressed 4 Pigs & Henry & little Willis brought a calf to get dressed Herman dressed it J took them to Malcoms he takes them to Toronto W. very fine & Cler lovely day 8 Boys brought in nice load of swail hay & J grubbed Mangels with seeder & A hoed Corn W. warm but Cool Breeze 9 Boys finished hoeing Corn W. warm Cool Breeze I went to Ceder Grove AM 10 Boys Chored A gathered Bugs off the Early Potatoes AM J took Lizzie home PM {second page} W. cloudy AM some very fine heavy showers PM some pretty heavy thunder mostly distant but it was a very welcome rain Cooler tonight Sunday 11 at home J & A went to Henry's to dinner then A went & brought Lizzie home Elias's & Joes were here to dinner Albert Hoover's Called this evening W. pretty warm AM Cooler PM Cloudy at times Dr Called Susanna about the same 12 Boys began Plowing in new Meadow west of dam I & Nancy washed AM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cloudy pretty Cler very warm 13 Boys Plowed Br inlaw Saml Hoovers were here to dinner & Teenie Stover & Nancy Reesor & her 2 girls were here to supper W. fine Cool strong wind PM 14 A plowed J grubbed Mangels with seeder Herman's Lydia & Harvey were here to dinner Levi Grove was here today Benj'ns Fanny & Jacob Hoover's Anne were here PM this is Herman's last round with his horse W. a very fine warm growing day 15 Boys plowed W. quite warm some thunder showers went around PM slight showers PM I & Nancy went to Elias's after supper 16 Boys Plowed W. quite warm thunder showers went around heavy through Scarboro 17 Boys very near finished plowing the sod they dug at Widow Susan Stovers grave (Saml's widow) she died yesterday evening will be buried tomorrow worked at it PM I took a grist of Chop to Whitevale AM Louis Grove went with me W. warm fine Cool Breeze from NW Louis went home this evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1909 Sunday 18 all went to Funeral of Susan Stover except J he staid with Susanna sermon by Br C on Psalms 39 5 & 6 V & W Percy spoke too JH Ramer's Enos Nighswander & Ephriam Lehman's were here to dinner John Brillinger Called this evening W. fine & Cool a few light squaals of rain 19 J & A finished plowing A went to Markham PM J rooled sod I & Nancy washed AM W. very fine Cool & Cler strong NW wind 20 J finished rolling sod A hoed Mangels AM they cut & shocked wheat south of bush PM W. very fine & Clr pretty warm fine Breeze 21 Boys hoed Mangels till rain stopped them then the harrowed sod PM Henry's were here to supper Joes called after supper W. Cooler some drizzly showers 22 Boys drew dung on sod with 3 waggons Benj'ns 2 men & Henry helped they got the field nearly Covered till Supper time then they dressed 6 Pigs W. Cloudy all day drizzly rain off & on I & Nancy & little Willis went to Elias's & to Joes awhile PM Willis Came with his Pappa to stay all day 23 A took some Oats to Whitevale to get Chopped J went to Markham they spread dung PM between showers Daniels were here to supper W. heavy rain Early this morning some thunder cloudy all day heavy showers PM our pond is pretty full 24 Boys spread dung AM they started to Cut Wheat on Knoll after dinner rain stopped them about 2 PM W. Cloudy AM steady rain after 2 PM rainy yet {second page} July 1909 Aug Creek is running Hermans Harvey is visiting around here this week J & he went to Ceder Grove PM Sunday 25 at home Jacob Reesor & family gave us a good Call PM Boys went to Benj'ns PM W very fine & Cler Harvey went home after supper Suanna is not so well just now Joe's & Flavius & family Called this evening 26 Boys laid down shocks south of bush the wheat is sprouted a little then they finished set up the shocks south of bush I & Nancy washed AM W. pretty warm Cler I went to Joes AM 27 J took cream they finished spreading dung then they hoed Mangels I & Nancy went to Henry's to dinner W. fine & Cler quite warm 28 A harrowed sod J hoed Mangels AM Benj'ns 2 men & team helped PM & they drew in wheat south of bush 7 loads I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Elias's & Joe's PM W. very very warm Cler 29 I went to Joes this morning for the Beef took some raspberries to ship to Toronto A helped Benj'n draw dung with team J took Cream & scuffled Corn W. pretty cloudy showers went around a light sprinkle here AM very very very warm 30 Boys brought home load stove wood Cultivated Corn & drew in one load Wheat AM Benj'n & Man helped with team & they finished drawing in till about 5 PM we have 18 loads off 8 acres W. not so warm fine & Cler 31 Boys helped Benj'n draw in wheat all day with team W. pretty warm a slight sprinkle of rain I & A M.Barkey & Elias Thomas & Albert Reesor cut weeds in Burying ground & fixed a tie pole Sunday Aug 1 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat part of 7 C by Levi Grove MN was here to dinnner Herman called awhile PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 1909 Henry's called awhile this evening W. a very fine Cler day sun warm but a cool Breeze Br C's Called awhile this evening 2 Boys cut & shocked barly 10 acres Mary & the Children were here today Picking Berries I took them home this evening W. very fine & Cler 3 J took Cream he & A Disced the sod field I & Nancy went to Davids to dinner W. fine warm 4 J Disced Wheat stubble south of bush A disced Wheat Stubble on Knoll AM J took some Oats to Whitevale to get Chopped A done some Cementing for Flavius PM I & Nancy washed AM I took Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W quite warm threatened rain all PM but did not Come 5 J & A helped Benj'n draw in Peas AM they Chored PM W. rather Cloudy slight sprinkle of rain AM Henry & little Willis came for Oats AM Daniels Called PM 6 A helped Benj'n draw dung with team J Chored and cut weeds along fence I got Mare Nell shod all round AM I & Nancy went to Elais's & to Joe's PM W. very warm 86 above at noon 7 A helped Thomas's thresh AM Chored & laid down the Barley shocks AM Benj'n & Man helped with team PM & they drew in the Barly 10 loads PM Carl helped too W. very very warm 84 deg at noon Sunday 8 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner J A & Lizzie went to Thomas Dillers to dinner W. very very warm & Cler Johny Ramer gave us a call this evening 9 J raked barley Stubble A sharpened Binder Knivers AM they drew in rakings big load they cut a piece of Oats below garden PM W. pretty warm I & Nancy washed AM {second page} Aug 1909 Mart Barkeys brought Pre Martin Ramer &wife William Hoover & wife from Indiana to supper 10 I & Nancy started this morning & went to JH Ramers to dinner then to Menno Burkholder's to supper then to Daniels all night W. Cler Cool NW wind 11 went awhile to T McDaniels & the Saml Ramers then to Br inlaw Enos Hoovers to dinner & supper then to Hermans all night W. fine Cler 12 went to C Burkholders to dinner then to Flavius' to supper & Came home to stay all night had a very pleasant trip & fine weather we left Susanna at Flavius' 13 I went this morning & brought Susanna home she is pretty well the boys cut nearly at the Oats the last few days they drew in 2 loads AM A helped Dillers thresh PM W. very fine 14 Boys Cut & Shocked Oats East of Orchard which finishes our harvest AM they cut spring Wheat & drew in few loads Oats PM W. very fine not so warm Sunday 15 at home all day nobody here J & A took Lizzy home then they went to Davids to dinner W. showery & Cloudy all day some heavy showers a little distant thunder 16 Boys Chored swept granery brought load pine roots AM A was at Benj'n draining PM W. Cloudy misty & some heavy showers distant thunder Machine came this evening I & Nancy washed AM 17 threshed Fall Wheat turned out about 4 1/2 Bus to Acre Barley 30 Bus Oats 108 shocks 117 Bus one load Mixed Peas & Oats 39 Bus got done at 4 oc W. Cloudy drizzly awhile this Morning fine & Clear PM Air from East J took 11 bags barley to Whitevale this evening to get Chopped 18 J ganged south of Orchard where they had drawn in a few loads of Oats A helped J McCreight to thresh AM he put in some Tiles at Benj'ns PM Benj'n drove his team at Grubber in sod PM W very fine & Cler Teenie Stover & Sarah Ann were here to dinner I went to Ceder Grove AM 19 A harrowed where J ganged J took some barley to Whitevale & got it Chopped </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 1909 then they laid down a lot of Oat shocks & drew in a load Benj'n & his 2 men & Wilfred helped with team & they drew in 11 loads PM W. very fine quite warm 80 deg at noon 20 Benj'n & his men helped boys drawing in with team they drew in 16 loads there is 1 more load left I & Nancy & Lizzie went with Mare Nell & democrat to Funeral of Nancy Barkey widow of Henry Barkey sermon by C Burkholder & a preacher from Stouffville went to Peter Burkholders to dinner W. very fine a few scattered showers PM 21 Boys helped Benj'n draw in with team I took Susanna from Joes to Elias's this morning then went to Ceder Grove AM brought Susanna home PM W very fine lovely day Boys brought last load of Mixed grain after supper now there is a load of spring wheat out yet Sunday 22 I & Nancy Susanna & Lizzie went to Peter Reesors to dinner J & A went to Hermans to dinner W. very fine & Cler Cool Breeze 23 Boys helped Benj'n draw in with team I & Nancy washed W. very very warm over 80 deg 24 Boys helped Benj'n finish drawing in AM A raked some stubble & they brought load of wood from bush PM W. very very warm 82 deg at noon 25 J took grist Oats to Markham to get rolled AM A ganged A helped Johnny Reesor's thresh & J ganged PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very very warm I think it was the warmest day so far a strong NW wind 92 in the shade 26 A ganged East of Orchard J took Cream then he ganged too W. very very warm strong NW wind 27 Boys ganged Flavius Carl ganged awhile PM J went to sale in Whitevale Flavius's Fanny helped Nancy sweep house PM W. quite warm NW wind 28 A ganged J went to Locust Hill to helped unload Corn Binder our Syndicate brought time {second page} Aug 28 1909 he brought one home PM Henry & Willis Called AM for some seed Wheat I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron PM Herman & family came to stay all night W. 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Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript and typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> November 1900 Thurs Nov 1st: Fine day. We were at home Fri Nov 2nd: Fine day quiet warm. Aunt Mattie and I at Pa’s in the evening. Aunt Nellie up at Mary’s. Sat Nov 3rd: Fine day and warm. Aunt Mattie and I walked out to Lydia Deans, Mrs Froyer and Lynda here for tea. Sun Nov 4: Fine day. Uncle and Auntie at morning Ch. I went to Fisherville, Aunt M. and I also Annie and Lizzie went to Thornhill Methodist. Mon Nov 5: Day of Reception for 1st {Coulingent?} Auntie called on Mrs James. A dreadful wind storm. Tues Nov 6: Fine day but dull. Auntie Nellie at W.A. Meeting; We light our coal stoves. Wed Nov 7: Rained in the morning, “Election Day” I was at Mary’s in the afternoon. Prayer meeting. Thurs Nov 8: Rained all day. At W.A Meeting. At Mrs. {Drury?} Fri Nov 9: Very cold and windy. Auntie went to Toronto. Sat Nov 10: Very cold frozen so could not plough in morning. Aunt Mattie came home from Toronto. Sun Nov 11: Fine day a little warmer. Uncle at pa’s for dinner. T.Farr here for tea; went to evening Ch. Mon Nov 12: Still colder, Aunt Nellie came home. Tues Nov 13: Heavy snow about four inches. We brought our brought up cattle. Cooking stone in. Very cold a few cutters out. Wed Nov 14: Uncle up at Maple, very cold, Mr. Berrnett called. I did not go to Prayer Meeting. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Nov 15: Fine day but cold. Uncle and I went up to Willis in the morning. Fri Nov. 16. Fine day about two above zero in the morning. Uncle brought Mary down in the sleigh. I went for a ride the sleigh went fine. Sat Nov.17. Frank Teasdale came for walnuts; Lizzie Cooper also. Tom Farr here all night, raining. Sun Nov.18. Rained heavily in afternoon and evening. We went to Pa’s to spend the day. Had duck. Mon. Nov.19. Rained heavily all day; Uncle went to Toronto with Tom, snow all gone. Made fruit cakes. Tue. Nov.20.Rained a little, much warmer. Uncle and Nick went to Vaughan Plowing Match. Wed. Nov. 21. Rained a little, very high wind. Tom Farr brought out a piece of {Venion?} Thurs. Nov. 22. Dull day, moderately warm. Uncle and Mick (B.Oslir married) went to Unionville Plowing Match. Fri Nov 23. Fine but cold. Aunt Mattie and I went out to call at {Dalzirls?} Sat Nov 24. Fine until evening, started snowing, Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to John Cooks. Sun Nov 25. Snowing in the morning then cleared up {quiet?} from the afternoon. Aunt Nellie at John Cooks for dinner and tea, Uncle and she at morning church. Uncle at T.Farrs for tea. I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Dec 18.. Fine and mild but a little foggy- Aunt Mattie and Nellie walked out to call at Mr Fred Gallanonghs, in afternoon rained in evening. Wed Dec 19.. Beautiful mild day, Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, stayed with Alice all night. Thurs Dec 20= Fine day still mild, we were shopping all day and came home on the 5.40 car. Fri Dec 21.. Pa’s took the fowls to Toronto got ten cents, Aunt Mattie, Lizzie, and I went to decorate. Sat Dec 22.. Fine day, little George Morse came, Annie and Lizzie here for tea, Sun Dec 23= Rained heavily in morning, then cleared a little muddy, Uncle, Aunt Nellie and george at Church. We all went to {Willis *illegable*?} Mon Dec 24” Fine day turning colder, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went out to decorate at the church. Tues Dec 25= “Christmas Day,” We all went to Pa’s for to spend the day, We went down to Mr. Leasedales to skate in the evening. Wed Dec 26- Fine day, we were at home all day. Thurs Dec 27- Fine day: auntie went up to Mr Keys for tea, Uncle out at supper at {The Lody?} Fri Dec 28- Fine day, Ucle took a load of wood to the Church, the firls and I went up to Mr Keys to {sleate?} Sat Dec 29- Uncle and I went to Richmond Hill in morning, the girls here for awhile in the afternoon, then we went sleating in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Dec 30th_ Uncle, Aunt Mattie and George went to church in the morning. It snowed a little in the afternoon. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went to evening Church. Mon Dec 31st_ Fine, in morning, came snow flurries in the afternoon. Old Mr {Bezzyl} came! Uncle went to Dr Nellies funeral, Auntie went to Felicia Cooks, then Uncle called for tea. End of Year 1900 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> New Year 1901 Tues Jan 1_ Fine day. Pa’s family also, Tom and Sarah Farr here to spend the day. Wed Jan 2” Fine but decidedly colder, George went home, I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Jan 3” Fine day. The girls and I went skating down to Mr Leasedales. Fri Jan 4” Uncle in Toronto, Aunt Mattie and I went down to Mr Leasedales in the evening. I was at Mr Watsons in {morning?} Sat Jan 5” Fine day. Mild, Dick & Mary Watson also Alongo here for tea. Sun Jan 6”_ Fine day, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went to morning Church, I went to Fisherville. In the evening Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to the evening Church. M and Elsie Loyer here in the eveing, came squawl of snow at night. Mon Jan 7” Fine day, we were at home all day, Uncle at Mr. Farrells in the evening, Lily and Maggie Snider called in the afternoon. Tues Jan 8” The old man went home;; rained at night and took all the snow off. Wed Jan 9” Roads good; Uncle went to Toronto, Mr and Mrs Gibson and Mrs Baker also John and Felicia Cook here for tea: Thurs Jan 10= Snowed a little then sleeted and froze last night. Pa’s could not thrash, Uncle took us out to W.A. Meeting at Miss Farrs, then came for us in the evening. Some cutters out on Yonge Street, but no sleighing here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Jan 11th: Fine morning then commenced to snow in the afternoon. They thrashed all day. Sat Jan 12.. Plenty of snow though not packed very good yet. Finished thrashing at Pa's then moved the machine over here. Uncle went out to Thornhill in the evening. Sun Jan 13..- Beautiful day, quiet mild Aunt Nellie and Uncle went to church; I went to Fisherville. Uncle and Tom {Farr?} out for a drive. Then Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went out in evening. Mon Jan 14. We are thrashing, a little stormy in afternoon. Tue Jan 15:- Raining a little, Aunt Mattie went to Toronto in the afternoon, I went out to Thornhill Mick had the team hauling wood, Aunt Nellie and I went up to Willies in evening. Wed Jan 16.. Fine day very slushy and mild. Then at night it turned very cold and windy. Thur Jan 17. Fine day but cold, we were at home all day, Fri Jan 18. Mr and Mrs. Farrell came in afternoon. We sold three pan chickens {at Soct?}, We went to Mr Welsh's for tea, very cold. Sat Jan 19. It is extremely cold, about fourteen below zero in the city, about 10 below zero here in the evening when Uncle took the girls and I to the Rink, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Jan 20.. Fine and quiet mild, I went to Church in the afternoon, Willie, Mary, and the baby, here for tea; also John Cook and Mr Gardiner, Mon Jan 21.. Dull and very mild, the sleighning nearly gone. Uncle took Aunt Nellie and I to call on Mrs Nellie in the afternoon. Tue Jan 22 = Beautiful day a little colder,I called at Mary {Watson's?} in the afternoon, Queen died 7. pm Wed Jan 23.. Fine day, mild, Mr Frances buried, I went to Prayer meeting in the evening, Thur Jan 24.. Rained in the afternoon, we were at home. Fri Jan 25.. Colder, came a little snow last night which made the sleighing a little better; Annie called in the morning. Up at Mary's for tea, she had the girls up for tea. Uncle and Aunt Nellie over at Pa's in the evening. Sat Jan 26 = Beautiful day, I went over to see Lucy {Bows?} she is very sick, home in the evening. Sun Jan 27.. Fine with exception of a little light snow, Uncle and Auntie at Church, I went to Fisherville, and we all went in the evening "Memorial Service for the Queen" Mon Jan 28 = Came quiet a fall of snow, Mr and Mrs Farrell here for tea. Tue Jan 29.. _ A little colder, Uncle and I went to Thornhill in the afternoon, Mrs Alf. Keller called. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Jan 30.._ Fine in the morning, then came a snow flurry in the afternoon. Uncle shot four pigeons, I called in at Pa's in the afternoon. Thur Jan 31.. Fine day, We drove up to Willie's in the afternoon. Fri Feb. 1st _ Beautiful day. We went up for Mary in the morning, a little colder, Sat Feb. 2nd _ Fine day. I went to Mr {Teadales?} for tea, Uncle and Tom Farr drove to Toronto in the evening. Sun Feb. 3.. High East wind. We went to Church in the morning; I went up to Willie for tea. It commenced to storm, Uncle came for me. Dr Millman spoke in the evening {illegible}. Mon Feb. 4.. Very stormy all day. Thomas Poole here. Tue, Feb. 5.. Fine day. good sleighing. Aunt Nellie at W. A. Meeting at Mrs Cherrys. Wed Feb. 6.._ Fine day. moderately cold. Tom Farr here for dinner, Uncle and I went to the Band Carnival. Thur Feb. 7.. Fine day. Aunt Nellie went to W. A. Meeting at Mrs Gibsons. Uncle and I went out for her in the evening. Fri Feb. 8.. Fine day. Tom Farr and Uncle went to Woodbridge in the afternoon. Sarah also Annie Cooper here for tea. Sat Feb. 9.. Very stormy and cold all day. Storm abataed about five O'clock then Uncle made {lunch?} down the lane. Willie here in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun, Feb. 10th:__ Roads pretty snowy, Uncle and Auntie went to church in the morning, Uncle and I went in the evening, it is snowing a little. Mon. Feb. 11th._ Fine day, we were at home with the exception of me. I was up at Mary's. Mr. Bowes had a stroke. Tue Feb. 12._ Very stormy. roads very bad in some places. Uncle went out to meet Aunt Mattie. Wed Feb. 13. Very cold and windy, blowing all day. Thur Feb. 14..=: Very cold, We went out to the Social at the Gibsons, the road not very good in places. quiet a crowd, took in about 30, {illegible} Fri Feb 15.. Fine day. Lizzie came over and stayed all night. Sat Feb. 16.. Fine day. quiet mild, Annie came over for tea. Uncle took us all to the Skating Rink. Sun Feb. 17.. Fine day, Uncle and I went to Fisherville. Then ({above line of text, in smaller writing} Mr Bowes died) Uncle took the sleigh and took the girls, Aunt Mattie and I to Church in evening. Mon Feb. 18.. Fine day. very mild. Willie, and Thomas here helping to cut feed,; Lizzie here. as the rest went out to Toronto, Aunt Mattie and I went out to help clean up the Church after decorations. Tue Feb. 19.._: Fine morning then very stormy in the afternoon. Mr Bowes was buried. Wed Feb. 20.._ Fine day, a little colder, I went to Prayer Meeting Thur Feb 21.. Snowed in the afternoon, I walked out to call at Lydia {Hems?} and Forbes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Feb. 22.. Fine day. Uncle brought out Mrs Gibson {for day?}. Sat Feb. 23..Beautiful day, colder, we spent day at Pa's had, Turkey and Plum Pudding. Sun Feb. 24.. Fine day, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Church I went to Fisherville in afternoon Aunt Mattie called at Mary's and Farry Gordans. Aunt Mattie Uncle and I went to evening Church. Mon Feb. 25.. Fine day. with exception of a {sqawl?} of snow. Tue Feb. 26.. We {(above line of text, in smaller writing) Uncle and Aunt Nellie at {illegible} had Mr Welshs also Tom and Sara for tea. Wed Feb 27.. I called at Mr Heys and Mr Teasdales. Uncle took Aunt Mattie and I out to The Carnival. Thur Feb 28.. Fine day. We were at home all day. Fri Feb 29 Mar 1st {above 'Feb 29'}.. Fine day untill evening it was a little damp. We had the young people to spend the evening. Sat Mar 2.. Fine a little cold, Mary and Marjorie {illegible} from last night, I went with the S.S. for the drive then a had a tea in the hall. Sun Mar 3.. Cold East wind, Aunt Mattie and Uncle at Church then at Mr Farrs for dinner. rained a little in the evening. Mon Mar 4.. Fine day. but very mild, taking the sleighing. Pa's family also Mr and Mrs Heys here for tea Tue Mar 5.. Fine day, much colder and very windy, Aunt Nellie at the W.A. Meeting at Mrs {Iroyers?}. Uncle took Aunt M. and I to see Aunt Nancy. Tom Farr called in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Mar. 6th.. Fine day, but very cold untill night it turned a little milder. Willie called in the afternoon Uncle and I went down in sleigh load to Mr Bermeth. about thirty went; roads very bad. Thur Mar 7. Fine day much milder.; Uncle and Aunt Mattie went down to Mr Pearsons to a Presentation Fri Mar 8th.. Damp day, then commenced to snow in the evening. Aunt Mattie at Pa's for a while. Sat Mar 9.. We had a very heavy fall of snow but very wet and damp. Uncle took Aunt Mattie and I out to Thornhill, I went to John Books for tea, then Uncle came for me in the evening. Sun Mar 10"._ We went to morning Church, it rained and froze all afternoon, sleeting the trees up. Mon Mar 11th..= Raining a little in the morning. Ice all thawed off. Cars late we went down to Toronto in the 12 O'clock car. Then went to Alices for the night Tue Mar 12.. Fine and a little colder, We called at Aunt Lizzies then home in the 5:40 Car. Wed Mar 13.._ Verry stormy day, all day, terrific east wind. We are quilting our quilt, Thomas seen {Robine?} Thur Mar 14.. Mild and Snowing, wery wet. We went to Mr Heffers {(above line of text, in smaller writing) had to make road through field} and Mr Welshs collecting Missionary Money. Fri Mar 15.. Rather Stormy at times, I went up to Mary's for a while, Uncle and Aunt Mattie out collecting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Mar 16..= Beautiful day. Uncle brought Marjorie down in the morning, Mary & Willie here tea Sun Mar 17.._ Fine day, quiet mild, I went to Fisherville. Uncle, Aunt Mattie & I at evening Church. Mon Mar 18.. Very mild roads very sloppy. Aunt Mattie called ({above line of text, in smaller writing} T. Farr here in the evening) at Mrs Bowes; Mr and Mrs Gibson called Tue Mar 19.._ {FVerry?} stormy, Snowing and blowing all day,Uncle at Mr {Shuters?} funeral, We went out to John Cooks to spend the evening, gateways drifted, Cars stopped Wed Mar 20 = Mild and raining. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Lenten Service. had to dig out gateways. Thir Mar 21.._ Fine day. We were at home all day. Fri Mar 22.. Fine day a little colder. Uncle brought Felicia and the children out; Aunt Nellie and I went out for a drive in the evening. Sat Mar 23.. Fine day. Uncle took wood out for the Church. he and Tom Farr went for a drive in the afternoon. My cold is much worse. John {Hilne?} here for tea. Roads sloppy. Sun Mar 24 = Sleighing nearly all gone some Buggies out; Uncle & Aunt Nellie at Church. Our field and roads very watery. Mon Mar 25 = Dull day. Tom, Sara and the children out for tea. Snow going fast, then died and lightened at night; rained heavily. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {most likely continued from Monday Mar. 25th entry} Mr Pearson called and had tea. Tue Mar 26.. Fine day. The water going out the ditches our field very watery but water getting away. Uncle at Mr Woods funeral, Ma and girls went to Toronto, lots of blackbirds & Robins. Wed Mar 27.= Colder, our field bad but the roads are imporving; Uncle broke a roads thro the lane. Aunt Mattie and Uncle went to Lenten Service. I wrote to Minnie Appelbe, Willie brought Marjorie. Thur Mar 28.. Freezing, quiet clean, Willie here for a while in the afternoon. Fri. Mar. 29.._ Fine day, cold; Mary came home from Toronto, we had tea here, then took Marjorie home. Sat Mar 30th.. Beatiful day, much warmer, {illegible} road very dry up the centre; I walked to the Store; our lane deep with Snow, but not bad walking;- down; Aunt Nellie has a bad cold. Sun Mar 31st.._ Fine but a raw wind, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at Church in the morning, Uncle and Aunt Mattie went again at night, I did not go as my cold is not well yet. Mon Apr. 1.. "April Fool Day". Fine but cold, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I went down to Mr Farrells for tea, our road quiet dry, cleaned the mans room. Tue Apr 2.. Fine untill evening it commenced to rain, Uncle down at Station to see Mr Pearson off to N.W. {town?} Wed Apr 3.. Raining a little all day, makes the yard very wet worse than ever. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Apr 4.. Fine day, rather cold; roads sloppy, Uncle and Aunt Mattie went out to Thornhill. Aunt M. at W.A; meeting at Mrs Gibsons; {Mick hid?} Good Friday Fri Apr 5.. Fine and a little warmer. Pa's and family, also Willie and Mary here to spend the day, Pa is poorly, my cough is not much better. Sat Apr 6.._ Fine and colder; we were all over at Pa's to spend the day, they had their last turkey. Sun Apr 7.. Fine day, Aunt Mattie spent the day with the girls, as Ma is away at her Mothers Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning Church. The roads are drying up, quiet a lot of snow and ice in our lane yet. Mon Apr 8.. Easter Monday..Fine day, Annie Mason and Lizzie here for tea, Tue Apr 9.. Fine and a little warmer; my cold getting better ({in smaller text, between this and next line of writing} Two of our turkeys layed.) Wed Apr 10.. Fine roads nice and dry again, Mr Bennett here for dinner; We took our stove out in the afternoon; Uncle and Aunt Mattie went for a drive in the evening; I went to Prayer Meeting Thur Apr 11.. Much warmer; Mary brought Marjorie down in ({in smaller text, between this and next line of writing} cleaned the chamber) the Carriage; then Uncle took us to Miss Allans Fri Apr 12.._ Fine day still warmer. Uncle took some Roots out of the cellar. We got Maple Syrup, a few frogs croaking. a great many are Seeding. Pa's Starting, did some gardening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Apr.13= Fine day, Annie Teasedale here for tea. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Thornhill in eve. Sun Apr.14,, Fine but a little dull. I wore my spring hat to morning Church but not in the afternoon, roads very dusty, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Willies in the evening. All turkeys laying. Mon Apr.15,, Fine day, warm. We cleaned our cellar, Mick started work. T. Farr here in the evening. Mr. Gibson called in the afternoon, Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in the evening. F. Farrs have a daughter. Tue Apr.16,, Fine the warmest day yet. We cleaned Uncles room and spare room, Uncle {abbr. for brought?}." Marysue down, then Mary came for tea, Aunt Mattie walked to Thornhill for Onions, started seeding. Wed Apr. 17,, Fine day, finished cleaning upstairs. Sensus man called, I went to Prayer Meeting . Thurs Apr. 18,, Raining a little all day, Uncle went to town in afternoon. We cleaned Parlor and spare bedroom. Aunt Mattie walked down to ask for Mrs Baldwin, Uncle brought a horse home, cleaned parlor and spare room. Fri Apr.19,, Fine but cold. We finished cleaning kitchen, all done with the exception of dining room (1.6) Sat Apr.20.. Snowing all day. We were at home all day, very wet, heavy rain last night. Sun Apr 21,, (26.) Raining a little all afternoon: Willie here for awhile, did not go to Church, very sloppy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1901 Mon Apr.22= Snow nearly all gone again; Rained heavily thru, the night; We did a small wash. uncle & Aunt M went to Mr Farnells they are branding Cattle, Cannot seed for awhile. Tues Apr. 23,, Rained last night, dull all day. Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's for a while in the afternoon. Wed Apr.24: Raining a little all day, cleared about four and turned very warm. i went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs. Apr.25,, Fine day, very warm. I walked out to Thornhill, to call at Felicia's, Uncle and Aunt Mattie drove up to Richmond Hil. Fri Apr.26,, Fine, and quite mild. Marjorie here as Mary is in Toronto. Mr and Mrs {McMonty?} and Susie Gallanongh here for tea. Sat Apr. 27,, Fine and warm. I took off heavy flannel. Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Sun Apr.28,, Fine and very warm. Uncle, Aunt Mattie, and I went to Church, I went to Fisherville. Aunt M and I to Thornhill Me, at night. I went to pa's, Uncle and Tom out for drive. Mon Apr 29,, Still warm, we washed blankets, started to make soup. Aunt Nellie went down to Tom Brows for duck eggs, Mrs Leasdale and Annie here for awhile in the evening. Tues Apr.30. Dull day, rained heavily in evening. Annie and I at Mary Watsons and went to the station to see the folks off to Alberta. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed May 1st,, Dull day, fine in the evening, I went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs May 2nd,, Dull all day, rained heavily early this morning, Nellie went to Toronto, Aunt Mattie and I went to see Mrs Baldwin in the evening, we have a Jersey Calf, turning cold. Fri May 3,, Very cool, fine day, Aunt Mattie and I went to Mary's and {Brov?}; Marjorie down. Sat May 4,, Beautiful day, Aunt Nellie came home in the evening; she is poorly. Sun May 5,, Fine day, pretty warm. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at morning Church, I went to Fisherville in the afternoon, Pa's here in eve. Mon May 6,, Fine day, very warm, we were at home all day; Mr and Mrs Gibson called. Tues May 7,, Beautiful day, very warm, I started to feed the little pig: I went to Mr Teasdale in the afternoon. Wed May 8;; Fine day, Aunt Mattie went down to Toronto to attend W.A. Meeting, Annie called in the morning, Mary and Marjorie here did not go to Prayer Meeting as it was thundering: Thurs M. 9,, A little cooler; dull and sprinkling rain in the afternoon; Uncle went to a raising at Mr Gordons. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri May 10,, Dull and cool, Mr McElroy and John called, Aunt Mattie and Alice came on 8:00 car. Sat May 11;; Dull day, we were at home; trees coming out; cherry and plum blossom out: Sun May 12;; Came a dreadful rain in morning. Uncle; Aunt M. and Alice at Church, Willie; Mary & Marjorie came just got here before a heavy thunder storm & hail. Mon May 13;; Dull and cold, Uncle cut lawn. We went over to Pa's in the evening. Tues May 14,, Fine day, we went to the bush to gather May flowers. Uncle, Pa and Willie took the fat cattle down. The Mises Wilcox called, Uncle, Aunt M and Alice went to see Mrs Baldwin, I went for a drive in the evening. Wed May 15.. Fine day, quiet, a frost last night but warmer today. Uncle, Alice & I went for a drive, to Pine View, Rochmond-Hill, Headford {rc?} Mr & Mrs Gibson called in evening, I was at Prayer Meeting. Thurs May 16,, Fine day, a little warmer, T. Farr and Uncle went for a little drove then to lanes {?} Fri May 17,, Rained a little all day. Uncle, Aunt M. and N. and I went to Pa's then L. & I went to Mr Leasedales for {drill *illegible*} Gordon died this morning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat May 18. Fine but rather cool. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went up to Gordons in the evening. Sun May 19,, Cold and showery all day. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went to Mr Rivers to spend the day, Aunt Nellie went to the funeral. Mon May 20" Rained a little in the morning. Uncle at the shop & brought Mary and Marjorie Tues May 21" Fine and cool, we washed. Wed May 22" Rained nearly all day. We took the coal stove out and cleaned dining room. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs May 23" Fine & very warm. We took butter to Thornhill, put Toronto Plants in and burnt grubs out of trees, rained at night. Fri May 24" Empire Day Rained all day, We were at home until evening. I went over to Pa's for awhile. Sat May 25" Fine day, Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Sun May 26" Rained a little, very dull all day. Uncle and Auntiies went to Church, Aunt-Mattie and I at Pa's in the evening, we have 33 turkeys. Mon may 27" Fine and warmer, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Mr Whites they were laying the foundation. Aunt M. went to Toronto. We went to a lecture at Fisherville, I went with the girls. Tues May 28" Fine until evening it commenced to rain. Willie and Mercie called in evening. I went over to a meeting at the church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed May 29;; Rained heavily in the morning, I went to Toronto to meet Auntie. Mr W.J.Clark buried. Thurs May 30;; Dull day, rained heavily in the evening, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Richmond Hil. Fri May 31,, Raining still, we were at home all day. Sat June 1st __ Dull and rained very heavily all morning; cleared a little in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie went to Mary's for tea, John Cook here for tea, Aunt M, and I went to see Mrs Baldwin. Sun June 2,, Started to rain at noon, Aunt Mattie and Uncle at Church, she & I at Pa's in evening. Mon June 3,, Fine day and warmer. We went to the Raising at Mr Whites, I stayed for evening. Tues June 4" Fine day much warmer, Aunties at W.A. Meeting at Mrs Langstaffs. Uncle at Mr Jacksons laying foundation. Wed June 5,, Fine day, Aunt Mattie and Nellie went to Toronto on the afternoon car. I went to Prayer meeting. Thurs June 6" Rained a little in the morning, Uncle {brought?} Miss Mair and Nan Cook out; Mary & Marjorie here Fri June 7,, Fine day, we were at home all day. Sat June 8" Fine day, turning quite cold. Uncle and Aunt Mattie out the latter calling on people about the picnic, Lizzie here for tea, and in evening. She, Aunt Mattie, and I called at Mr Whites and Keffers. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun June 9" Fine day did not rain. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Church, I went to Fisherville. Tom and Sarah Farr also Willie and Mary here! Mon June 10" Fine day a little warmer, we were at home. Marjorie here. Miss Duncans called in eve. Tues June 11" Beautiful day, warmer. Aunt Mattie and Annie left for the Pan America, Aunt Nellie at W.A. Meeting at Fisherville. Wed June 12" Fine and warm. Mrs Baldwin here. Mr Sloan, Mrs Wright and Wilfred Reive here for tea. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs June 13" Fine, very warm. I went up to Mary's for tea. Fri June 14" Extremely warm, hottest day this season. Louie, Mr {Murtry?} came in the morning. Uncle at Mr Jacksons raising, rained. Sat June 15" Fine and cooler, Uncle took Louie out to Thornhill, Aunt Mattie and Annie returned. Sun June 16" Fine all day and cool. Aunt Mattie and Uncle went out to Mr R. Johnstons. I went to Fisherville. Aunt Nellie and I walked to Church in eve. Mon June 17" Fine day, Uncle brought Marjorie; I went to Thornhill in the afternoon. Uncle went to the Circuses. Sun June 18" Fine day until evening a little shower. Uncle {Brot?}; Maggie Brooks. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed June 19" Fine day and warm. Uncle took maggie out to the car. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs June 20" Rained all morning, cleared about two O'clock. Aunt M and Uncle went out to help {Fix} for the picnic, fine evening. Fri June 21st- Fine day. T.Farr here for dinner, Aunt Nellie down at mrs Farrells for dinner. Sat June 22- Fine morning very hot, Aunt Mattie and I at Mr Leasedales it came a terrific thunder storm in the evening. Sun June 23" Fine day and cool. Uncle, Aunt mattie and I at morning church, I went to Mr Farrs for dinner and they came in afternoon. Aunt Nellie walked out to evening Church. Mon June 24" Fine day, warm. Mable reaman here for tea; Uncle & Aunt M at Masons supper. Tues June 25" Fine but extremely warm. We girls all up at Elsie Leasedales for tea, hottest day this summer so far. Wed June 26" Very warm day. Mr St.John came, Mrs Franers, Miss Lindsay, and the Mises Lane drove him out. 1 green peas. I went over to Prayer Meeting, but there was none. Thurs June 27" Extremely warm, 94 {degrees} the hottest day on record since (Aug 74)-- Aunties Jennie and Lizzie came out in morning, the girls here in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri June 28" Fine and slightly cooler. Uncle at Mr Laines raising. Aunties went home in evening. Sat June 29" Fine and a little cooler, We went to the combined S.S Picnic at Mr Farrells flats. Sun June 30 Fine day, a little warmer. Mr & Mrs Reive also Mr Johnson and little boy here Mon July 1st Dominion Day- Extremely warm again. Willie took Mary, the girls, and I up to Maple Picnic, a great crowd there- men hauling manure. Tue July 2" Continuing warm. The girls over for peas in the evening came a little thunder storm. Pa's started laying. Wed July 3- A little cooler. I went to Ice Cream Social at Fisherville, beautiful evening. men hauling manure all week, Aunties at Mr Charltons in eve. Thurs July 4" Fine until afternoon, a little thunderstorm. Aunties went to W.W. Meeting at John Cooks. Fri July 5= Fine, and cool. Mary and Marjorie here. Sat July 6" Had a heavy rain last evening. We went up to Picnic at Bond Lake lovely day. The new buggy came home. Sun July 7- A few light showers. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning church. I went to Fisherville. Aunties and I walked out to Church in evening. Uncle at Isaac Whites funeral & at Mr Farrs for tea. Mon July 8" Dull day, very cool. Mrs Farrell & Andrew also Mrs Leasedale & Annie here for tea. {Night off at home at W. Lanes?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tues July 9- Fine day and cool. Aunt Mattie and I at Mary's in the evening. Wed July 10" Fine and warm. Mary and Marjorie here all day. i went to Prayer Meeting. Mr Wilkinson {illegible} Thurs July 11" Fine day. Moderately warm. Aunt nellie went down to Tornoto on afternoon car. Aunt M and I called at Mrs Lroyers. Lizzie here for tea. Fri July 12,, Fine day, and cool. Aunt Nellie came home in the evening. Uncle and I went for a drive. Sat July 13- Mrs. Golland had a daughter on July 12. {Author writing between lines} Cut a little hay. A little warmer, we went to Pa's bush in eve. Sun July 14" Very, Very warm. Uncle and Aunt mattie at Church, Willie and Mary also T.Farr here. I went to Fisherville. Mon July 15= Fine but extremely warm all day. mand & Elsie {Troyer brot?} the cherries up in evening. Tues July 16,, Still very warm, came heavy thunder storm. We picked some cherries in the evening . Wed July 17,, Fine day, extremely warm. Sara & Ida White also Annie here for tea. Thurs July 18,, Fine & very warm. Uncle & Aunt Nellie out for a little drove. I was at Mary's in evening. Fri July 19- Very warm, Uncle & Aunt Mattie at Thornhill looking for a man. Sat July 20" Still very warm. Bob Howes here to help with haying, picked about four pails of cherries off our trees. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun July 21, Dull day, got a little cooler in the evening; We were all up at Willies to tea. Mon July 22- Fine and warm. Lizzie here for tea. Uncle took she and I to Thornhill in evening. Tues July 23" Fine and still warmer. Uncle very sick, Mrs Gordon and two sons came. Wed July 24" Mrs Gordon left, F.Farr here helping with the hay; I went to Prayer Meeting. Wed July 24" Mrs Gordon left, F.Farr here helping with the hay; I went to Prayer Meeting Thurs July 25- Fine, but dull and cool, men finished haying and got the binder out, rained in eve. Fri July 26- Aunt Mattie left for Parry Sound. Men cutting barley in the afternoon, I went to Mrs {Lroyers} in eve. Sat July 27,, Fine in the morning, but showery in afternoon. Sun July 28,, Very close, we went to church in the moring rained heavily in the afternoon and evening. Willie here for awhile in the afternoon/ Mon July 29,, Very close, showery in morning, and the afternoon it came a dreadful heavy rain, a regular flood. Tues July 30,, Fine day, warm, men cannot harvest. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went for a long drive. Wed July 31,, Beautiful cool day, men, cutting again, {broken} machine and had to bring Mr. Parkinson. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs Aug 1,, Fine and cool, we were home until evening, I walked out to Thornhill at {Grices the cemetery?} and called at Felicias. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Aug 2" Fine and cool untill evening it came a heavy shower, we were at home, finished cutting {illegible} and barley. Sat Aug 3,, Fine and cool, not able to harvest, we went over to Pa's in evening, a son at Bowes. Sun Aug 4,, Fine and beautiful day. We went to Church in the morning also to Fisherville then to Mr Farrells for tea, he is home. Mon Aug 5,, Fine and very cool, Lizzie here for tea, men are hauling in the first grain. Tues Aug 6,, Fine and cool, I went over to Pa's at noon with message about the thrashing machine. Wed Aug 7,, A little warmer, I went to station to meet Aunt Mattie then up to Prayer Meeting. Thurs Aug 8,, Fine day, I went with Uncle for a drive in the morning, down to Mr. Farrells and Johnsons we went over to Pa's in evening, very cool. Fri Aug 9,, Fine and cool, Pa's are thrashing. Sat Aug 10,, Fine day, a little warmer. We thrashed in the morning, then the machine left and went to {Hoznes?} Lizzie and I went to Mr. Watsons in eve. Sun Aug 11,, Fine day quite cool. Mr and Mrs Watson and I went for a little drive in the evening. Mon Aug 12,, Fine and a little warmer, I went to Mr Teasedales for tea. Mr Milner and Miss Armour here for tea. Uncle & Aunt Nellie went to ask dor Mrs {Grover?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tues Aug 13; Fine day, Lizzie and Marjorie here all day. I went home with L and Marjorie in evening. Wed Aug 14,, Fine and much warmer, I went to Prayer meeting. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr Woods. funeral then out to Markham Village. Thurs Aug 15,, Fine and quite warm, came a thunder shower in the evening, men started cut oats. Fri Aug 15,, Fine and warm, Aunt Mattie and I went to Pa's in the eve. Sat Aug 17,, Fine day. Men finished cutting. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went out to call on Alice at Johns. Sun Aug 18,, Fine day, quite cool. Aunt and I went to Fisherville in afternoon. Childrens sermon. Mon Aug 20,, Rained in the afternoon, then in the evening we went up to see the {Andians Ponies?} then topok a drive afterwards. Wed Aug 21,, Fine and very, very warm. Miss Lewis & son also Mrs Rupert here all day, also Mary and Marjorie. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs Aug 22 Fine and very warm, men {buot} " in the Hungarian and the Oats rest of day. Fri Aug 23" Rained nearly all day; Mrs Clarkes thrashing. Marjorie here all last night, and today. Alice came out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Aug 24, Fine day, quite cool. Uncle, Alice and Aunt nellie went up to see Sudian Ponies. Lizzie here for tea; Cousin Willi and Mercy here in evening. Sun Aug 25,, Fine day, a little warmer. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and Alice at morning church. I went to {Gishiout?} Harvest Home Services, stayed tea at Mrs Groyers. Uncle and Alice have down to Walmer Boad, and Aunties walked out to Thornhill church. Mon Aug 26" Very warm, came a rain in the afternoon. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and Alice went up to Mercy for tea; Aunt Mattie and I went up to see Mr.Watson. Tues Aug 27" Fine day, pretty warm. Uncle, Aunt Nellie, Alice and I all at Harvest Home. Wed Aug 28" Fine and warm, Aunt Mattie, Alice, and I went to tea at Pa's. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs Aug 29" Fine morning, our people finished Harvest at noon, Uncle took Alice up to cousin Willis in the afternoon, came quite a shower. Fri Aug 30" Rained a little in the afternoon; John Cook, Miss Gardiner, and the little girls here for tea they have a little baby on Monday. Mr Graham & {Mead?} Froyer here. Sat Aug 31" Rained heavily all day. Our men at Mr Farrells thrashing. Sun Sept 1st- Fine with exception of showers, Uncle & Aunt Mattie at morning church; Aunt M & I walked in evening; Uncle went to see Mr Watson. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Sept2,, We made {Catsup}. Lizzie here in afternoon; I went to Prayer Meeting; cleaning Tues Sept 3,, Fine day. Very warm, Uncle told Mary and Marjorie came down; Henry Fisher, Uncle & Aunt Dobson here. Wed Sept 4= We went to Exhibition, Aunt M, Annie, Lizzie and I. {Author writing between lines} Mary gave a basket of plums. Very hot, stayed for the late train. Thurs Sept 5,, Fine and very warm; Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Richmond Hill in afternoon, Aunt Nellie and I at Froyers in evening for Plumbs. CJ. {brot} Plumbs. Fri Sept 6,, Fine and warm, Uncle brought Marjorie down. Lizzie here Aunt Nellie and I at Mrs Teasedales in eve. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Thornhill. Sat Sept 7,, Fine day, mrs Froyer and Mr Woods here for dinner; Uncle went to Bradford. Sun Sept 8,, Fine and very cool, I went to Fisherville in afternoon, then we walked out to Church in evening. Mon Sept 9,, A little frost last night but did no harm. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mrs Froyers. Tues Sept 10,, Fine morning came a little shower in afternoon Aunt Nellie at W.A. Our turkeys stayed away. Wed Sept 11,, Dull but warm. T Farr here for dinner, Mustangs Pasturing on road, Aunt-N went to Toronto, I went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs Sept 12,, Fine with exception of showers. Our people all out at sale of Broucha's- Aunt Mattie at W.A. at the rectory. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Sept 13,, Fine day and a little colder. Annie and Clara Teasedale here for tea. Sat Sept 14,, Fine day, we had thrashing machine in the afternoon; Tom Farr came out to stay all night. Sun Sept 15,, Rained heavily at times. We went out to Church in the evening, fine evening. Mon Sept 16,, Fine day but cold and windy. Mr Gibsons all here for tea. Tues Sept 17" Fine day and cold, Uncle and I at the Harvest Home at the Lutherans. Wed Sept 18" Fine day, I went to Prayer Meeting, a frost. Thurs Sept 19" Fine day, quite a heavy frost. Nipped the tomatoes and such tender plants. Tom Farr here in the evening. We called up at Mary's. Tom Drove us up, men cutting corn. Fri Sept 20" Fine day. Uncle and Aunt mattie went for a little drive, very cold. Sat Sept 21" Fine day, we were at home. Charlie and Annie teasedale here to spend the evening. I brot Crabs. Sun Sept 22,, beautiful day, a little warmer. We went down to the junction/ Mon Sept 23". Fine day, Marjorie here all day. Mrs Bowes and Mrs Charlton here to tea, Tues Sept 24" Fine day a little colder, Tom farr here for tea. Wed Sept 26" Fine day. We went out to the Harvest Home service they made $8.20, very cold. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thurs Sept 26" Fine day, warmer. We walked out to call on Felicia, beautiful and warm. Fri Sept 27" Fine day, Uncle at Markham Village. Sat Sept 28.. I went to Mr Leasdales, Aunt M at Johnsons, fine. Sun Sept 29" Rained nearly all day, T. Farr and Pa's and Willies here all day, Ma and Lizzie in Toronto. Mon Sept 30- Fine day, and quite warm. I went to Miss Allans. Tue Oct 1st- Fine day, Uncle and Aunt Mattie drove out to Woodbridge. Wed Oct 2" Fine with exception of a little shower in morning, quite cold. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs Oct 3" Showery. Uncle in Toronto, Aunt Nellie came home on the 5.40 car. Fri Oct 4" Fine day, we were all at home. Sat Oct 5.. Fine day. Cold, rained in the morning. I went out to Mrs Deans for tea. Sun Oct 6,, Fine day, quite cold. Uncle and Aunties at morning Church, Uncle & I at Fisherville, Aunt Nellie at Willies. John Cook & Miss Sigsworth at called, Aunt Mattie and I at evening church. Mon Oct 7,, Fine day, warmer. Uncle and I out for drive. Tues Oct 8,, Fine day, much warmer, Uncle smellie and Aunt Jennie here. Wed Oct 9,, Fine day, Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto. Smellies went home on eve. car, We went to Alices for night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thurs Oct 10,, Dull day, rained heavily in the afternoon. Daki and Duchezs landed on 2. Ock. train great illuminations, and beautiful arches. Fri Oct 11,, Fine day, still mild. We went down to Aunt Lizzies in the morning, called at Williams in afternoon, out at night. Sat Oct 12,,- Fine but dull, Aunt Lizzie and mattie called out Mrs Taylors, I called at Mrs {Orz?} day. of. Hon. Clarke Wallaces funeral. Sun Oct 13- A little colder, Tom Farr, Uncle and Aunties all out at Church, I went to Fisherville. They drove out to Woodbridge Cemetery. Mon Oct 14,, Fine day, a little warmer. We commenced house cleaning upstairs. We went to Chinese Lanteca Views at Fisherville. Mr Gibson called. Tues Oct 15,, Fine day. Finished cleaning upstairs. Aunt Mattie went to Miss Johnsons. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Mr,, Gibsons for tea. Wed Oct 16,, Very windy and showery, we went to the Chipstal Wedding at Mr W.J. Farrs. Started {roots?} Thurs Oct 17,, Very blustery and cold, Woodbridge fair, Squawls o snow there. I went to Thornhill in the morning, and up to Mary's in afternoon. T.Farr here for dinner then he & Uncle went to Fair. Fri Oct 18- Cold day; Aunt M went to Miss Johnsons. I was at home all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Oct 19th- Fine day, Aunt Mattie brought Marjorie down. Uncle at Thornhill in the evening, windy. Sun Oct 20" Fine day, very calm. Mr and Mrs Wright also Mrs Truemans here. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at evening Church. Mon Oct 21- Fine day, much warmer; we cleaned the parlour and dining room, T.Farr here. Tues Oct 22- Fine day and very warm. Aunt Mattie walked down to Miss Johnsons and I called at Mrs Fassells, walked down without a jacket. Wed Oct 23" Fine and still warm. We brought the Coal stove in, cleaned kitchen. Thurs Oct 24" A little cold, I was at a Quilting Bee at Lucy Bowes; We cleaned the back kitchen, the men finished the roots. Fri Oct 25" Fine and quite warm. Uncle is over helping Pa's with their roots. Sat Oct 26" Fine day; we had Lucy Bowes and Arthur here for tea; Aunt Mattie and I at Willies in the evening. Uncle helping Pa's in afternoon. Sun Oct 27" Fine and quite warm. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Markham Village. Aunt M at morning church and brought Alice and Nan, home. I went to Fisherville {Author writing between lines} Minnie Appelbes baby born. Mon Oct 29" Fine day. Aunt Mattie went to Toronto on afternoon car, John McElroy here to see Dan. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tues Oct 29,, Fine day, warmer. We were at home all day. I have got another pig. Wed Oct 30" Fine day, very warm. Uncle brot Marjorie. Mr & Mrs Bennett here for dinner. Mr & Mrs Farrell & Mrs Baldwin for tea. Thurs Oct 31,, Halloween- Beautiful day, like Sudian {}. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening; roads very dusty.. Fri Nov 1st- Fine day, had a little rain last night to settle the dust, but did not make the plowing any better, Aunt Mattie came home. We got word that Minnie Appelbe's little baby died on Wednesday. Sat Nov.2nd- Fine day, very warm. I went over to Ma's, had to come home as Annie Leasdale was here. Mr McMurtry and Louie called we got our five gallons of coal oil_ Willies have a son. Sun Nov 3rd Fine but much colder, Mr Albert Farr all here to spend the day. We light our coal stove. Mon Nov.4th Rained and came a few flakes of snow. Then cleared but cold, Mr McDrustreys here. Tues Nov.6th- Fine and cold, Aunt Lizzie, Mand and the children, came out, Maud returned in evening/ Wed Nov.6th- Fine day, very heavy frost, we called over at Ma's in the afternoon, Lizzie here for tea. We went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs May 7th- A little shower in the morning. Aunt Lizzie went home on the 2.40 car. Aunt Mattie went to W.A. at Mrs Gibsons, I went to see Mary. Started off fresh coal. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri nov 8th - Fine day, we were at home, all day. m g E. Sroger Sat nov 9th - Fine day, but windy and cold, Aunt Nellie went uf to Marijs, Pa's finished ploughing. K. Fazz and hwell went to Welow, if being M. J Fa Wallaces nomination. Sun nov 10 - Fine day. pretty cold, lively, Aunt Nellie and I at thunder, J Fazz here for {illegible} I went to Fisherville, Aunt M and I at evening church, From, drove to {illegible}. mon Nov 11 - Flull and raining a little, Antie Al - Willies at ma's for real; very dull and dark night, made ploughing a little better, Tue nov 12, Fine but cold. J farr here, Mr Gibson here for tea, Mr farrell Sals Wed nov 13 - Fine day, modestly cold, Annie called, I went to frayer meeting Thur nov 10 - Fine day, very cold, snoozed w little at night, aunties in Frondo, I called at mines {illegaible} Fri nov 16 - fine, snow going away nicely, we were home Sat nov 17 - fine day, I was at Pa's for Lia and called at maryo in morning, Sun nov 18 - Fine day, rather cold well brought maijorid down, Annie and Sezzle here, I went to Rohnill well and Aunt Matthie at evening chusel, Mon nov 19 - Fine, we killed 25 turkeys, sold at 10 1/2 each, we went to a party a me jarrell, Pa's killed a joig. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Nov 19th- Fine but colder. Aunt Mattie and ma went to Toronto, to dentists, Mr Bothams came. Wed Nov.20th- Fine day, Mr Bothams left, I went up to Mary's for awhile in the afternoon, I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thurs Nov.21" Fine day, Aunt Nellie and I up at Mary's in the evening. Fri Nov.22nd- Fine until evening it came a little shower. Aunt Mattie and I at Thornhill in the evening. Sat Nov.23rd- Fine but cold, we were at home all day, put out the {illegible} Sun Nov 24;; - Raining a little all day. We were at Pa's for dinner had Duck. Went to S.Sin in afternoon. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at evening church. Mon Nov. 25- Fine day, came a little snow last night. Mick not here. We brought our stove in, and Uncle, and Nellie and I went to Mr. Watsons. Tues Nov.26- Fine but extremely cold, Aunt Mattie and Ma went down to Toronto to Dr Eatons; Wed Nov 27- Fine and cold, winter weather, Auntie and Uncle brought Marjorie down. Mick came home, on evening car, I went to Prayer meeting. Emmanuel Bowes here in eve. Thurs Nov 28- Fine and not quite so cold. Uncle got a barrel of apples, 3.75- Marjorie's still here {Author writing between lines} Thanksgiving day. Fri Nov.29.. Mr Keys sale- Uncle and Mick at Mr {Rosues?} thrashing; Annie and I went up to Mr Keys. Came quite a little snow last night, some cutters out, but poor sleighing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1901 Sat Nov.30- Fine day. Much milder. The men at Mr Clarkes thrashing, uncle, Aunt N and I at Fas Concert, Sun Dec 1st- Fine and very mild; just like spring, the snow nearly all gone and quite slushy, Aunt Mattie poorly with a cold, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning Church. I went to Fisherville, Uncle went to Mr Farrs for tea. Mon Dec 2nd- Mild in the morning but turned to freezing in the evening. Aunt Mattie cold a little better, I called over at Pa's in the afternoon. Tues Dec.3rd- Fine and very cold. Annie and I went down to Toronto, men are taking barley to the {baker?}. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Mr Carltons in the eve. Wed Dec 4th- Fine and very cold. Mick left to night, I went to Prayer Meeting. 4 above zero in the morning. Thurs Dec 5th- Fine and a little milder, Aunt Mattie at W.A. Meeting. Uncle and Aunt Nellie up at Mr Keys for tea. Mary and baby at Pa's for first time. Fri Dec 6th- Fine day, but cold east wind. Annie and I went to a party at Ms Ghomas Bowes; Sat Dec 7- Fine day, milder. Pa's family here for dinner we had goose. I went over to Pa's in evening. Young people there preaching Dialogues. Sun Dec 8. Snowed quite heavily in the morning. Uncle and I went to Church- Aunties have colds. Turned to rain and took snow all off. Mon Dec 9- Mild and quite muddy, Aunt Mattie and Lizzie went to Toronto. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1901 Tues Dec 10th- Came about five inches of snow last night: very light, a few cutters and sleighs out. Wed Dec 11th- Fine day, quiet warm, the sleighing is very good, Uncle and Mr Farr at Woodbridge, I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thurs Dec 12,, Fine and warm, Uncle at Louis Osters sale. Fri Dec. 13,, Fine and warm, but rained in the afternoon sleighing spoiled, Uncle and Aunt Mattie up at Willies in the evening. Sat Dec. 14,, - Rained heavily all day, commenced to freeze at night then came a little snow at night. Sun Dec 15,, - Fine but quiet cold; I went to hear Mrs Wilkinson preach, at Pa's for dinner and S.S in afternoon, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at evening church. Mon Dec.16,, - Fine day, moderately cold, Pa's are butchering. Tues Dec.17,, - Fine with exception of a little snow; - we were butchering, snowed heavily all night, we went to Elia Fowel supper at night in the load. Wed Dec.18- Fine but very cold, sleighing moderately good again. Uncle and Aunt mattie at Mrs Groyers, Nelson Smellie and Laura Echandt here in the eve. Thus Dec.19,,- Fine but very cold, Aunt Nellie and I in Toronto. Uncle at M. Supper, I went to Prayer Meeting. Fri Dec.20,, - Fine and cold. We went up to Mr Alf Keffers to tea, had a shooting party and Oyster supper. Ma killed her turkeys. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Dec 21st- Very cold, 19 below zero this morning, I was at mary's for awhile in the afternoon, Uncle at Thornhill in the evening, Aunt Nellie not well. Sun Dec 22- Fine day but dull, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at church. We were at home the remainder of day. Mon Dec 23- Fine day and very mild. Uncle had a letter from Mr Farrell. Aunt Mattie and I went out to help to decorate the church; Uncle took us and came for us. Tues Dec 24,,- Fine and quite mild. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I out decorating church; little {Farmy?} Charlton has {Diphthoria?} Wed Dec 25th- Christmas Day. We spent at Pa's. Thurs Dec 26th- Fine and mild, Mrs {Miso} and Mr Keffler also N.G Smellie here for tea, sleighing very poor. Sarah Farr and Susie Gallanough called. Fri Dec 27,,- Dull and mild, very sloppy. I went down to Mr Teasedales for tea, I was weighed, 122 Ilbs and 123 1/2 with my coat on, Uncle and Aunt M. brought Marjorie. Sat Dec 28,, - Fine and mild; Aunt Mattie went to Toronto on noon car. uncle took me down to Johnsons, and took Marjorie down and then home. Sun Dec 29,, - Fine with the exception of a little snow flurry in the morning, Uncle and Aunties at morning church; Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at evening church, fine evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Nov.30th - Fine day, a little cold. Mrs Grover dead, T.Farr called in the morning, sleighing very poor. Tues Nov.31- Very high wind, Uncle took Auntie out to Mrs Gibsons, but owing to the death of Mrs Grover. They did not have the children, I went down to Miss Johnsons, turning very cold. End of Year 1901 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Started new Coal, 7th November 3 tons 105 Ilbs, </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41d109b91ee7d1751906f19a51423a5a.pdf 1836521b0981610de8b375c07f73e59a PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5725dd79f53f6eab804a5b37eaa759db.pdf d21818dbe626383d89bdd60fb19ac9c1 PDF Text Text Mary Agnes “Aggie” Cooper (1877 - 1964) 1902 - 1903 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Cover page of the diary.} 1902 and 1903 84-PAGE EXERCISE BOOK Name M. A. Cooper. Concord. {An image is drawn in a square box, with a dotted line above and below the box. The image is of a corner of a downtown or city centre. On the street there are horse-and-buggies, and four TTC cars on tracks. There is a line-up of people around the block outside a building that reads: "Carpets & House Furnishing" and "The T. Eaton Co. Limited".} Canada's Greatest Store The T. EATON Co. LIMITED. Yonge St., 190, 192, 196, 198, 200 Queen Street West, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 James St., 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 Albert Street, 15, 17 and 19 {On the right side of the list of addresses is a curly bracket pointing right} All Under One Roof Main Entrance -BUYING OFFICES: 7 Warwick Lane and Warwick Square, LONDON, ENG. 190 YONGE ST., �TORONTO, ONT. 6 St Andrews {Written at the top left corner, in blue} {Rest of the page is left blank} 1902 Wed Jan 1st__ New Years Day, Fine day, and quiet mild, very little snow, but quiet a number of cutters out. Thur Jan 2nd__ _ Fine day and mild, sold the pigs, mine sold for $5. Fri Jan 3rd__ Fine day, we were at home all-day. Sat Jan 4th__ Fine and much colder, Uncle took Aunt Mattie out to call on Mrs Gibson, Sun Jan 5th__ Fine day, quiet mild, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Church, I went to Fisherville, and we were all at Willies for tea, Mon Jan 6th__ Fine day. Mr and Mrs Keys also Mr and Mrs Keffer and family here for tea, Tue Jan 7th__ Fine day, I got my new blouse home, We went out to John Books to tea, Wed Jan 8th __ Snowed very wet all afternoon, Elsie Tisdale and Ammie Cooper here for tea. Uncle brought Margaret Brooks out. We went to Prayer Meeting. fine evening. Thur Jan 9th__ Fine and mild, Sleighing quiet good, now again, We went for a sleigh ride -down to Mr Johnsons then Aunt Nellie and M. stayed at Pa's for tea, Read 1902 1903 Fri Jan 10th_ Fine day very mild, aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, I returned on the evening Car, Sat Jan 11th “ Very stormy in the afternoon, Uncle and I went to Richmond Hill in the afternoon, Sun Jan 12th_ Very cold and stormy, We went to Church in the evening. quiet a debth of snow, �Mon Jan 13th ,, _Fine but continued cold, Pa's are thrashing, Tue Jan 14th._ Pa's finished thrashing. Aunt Nellie went down to have tea at Mrs Troyers, Uncle and I went for her in the evening. Wed Jan 15.th Fine day and quiet mild. Election day, Mr T. F. Wallace defeated by _ Aunt Nellie went to call at Miss Duncans. I went out to a Carnival in a load in the evening. Thur Jan 16th. :Fine day turning colder, the sleighing good. Fri Jan 17th.: Beautiful, clear, frosty day. I walked to Thorn hill in the afternoon. Sat Jan th18 _ Fine and very mild, I went down to Johnsons in the afternoon. Lizzie here for tea, Uncle at Thorn hill in the evening. Sun Jan 19th._ Beautiful, clear, frosty day, Uncle and I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I went to Thornhill in the evening. Mon Jan20th_Fine stay, moderately cold, I went up to Marys for a while in the afternoon. Uncle finished hauling his wood. Tue Jan 21st._ Fine morning, both rather stormy in the afternoon We were at home. Wed Jan 22nd_ Very stormy snowed and drifted all last night and to-day, Thur Jan 23rd. Fine day, but snow very deep road not open untill about 4. O'clock, about 14 inches of snow the greatest storm in a quarter of century with the exception that being Dec, 1898, Fri Dec Jan 24th. _Fine day, quiet mild. Mr Alf. Keffers Sale. Sat Dec 25th, _ Fine and mild, Uncle and I at Carrville Mill in the morning then brought Mary and the children down, then took them home at night Sun Dec Jan 26th _ Snowing in the morning, then turned to rain misting and dull all day. Mon Jan 27th_: Fine day, turning colder, Nellie and Thomas here cutting feed, Tue Jan 28. Fine day, we were at home. Uncle in Toronto. Wed Jan 29. Fine day, Mr. Jacksons hauling the hay. Aunt Nellie went to Toronto. Uncle took me out to the Band Carnival. Our hens started laying. �Thur Jan 30.. Fine day, Aunties came home. They went to W.A. meeting at Mrs Gibsons.. Fri Jan 31. Fine day untill evening it came a little snow. I went up to Mr Smellies wiith a party. Sat Feb. 1. Very mild day, I went out with the Fisherville sleigh load to the afternoon Carnival. Sun Feb 2. Very stormy day. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Mr Farrs for dinner, they had a dreadful time coming home. Mon Feb. 3.. Very stormy, snowing and blowing all day, the roads blocked. Tue Feb 4._ Fine -day but very cold. the men are digging out this road, we are going through the field, but the lane is not very deep yet. Willie here for dinner, Wed Feb 5.th _ Fine day but still cold, Aunt Mattie and I went out to Thornhill in the sleigh for a drive, I went over to Pa's for a while. Aunties at home. Uncle and I went to WIllie's in the evening. Thur Feb 6th . Milder, snowing a little, I went up to Mr Keys. stayed tea. Cecil brought me home. Fri Feb 7th. Very windy and blowing snow. We went up to Sherwood for a drive to look for thrashers. Sat Feb. 8th _ Stormy again but not quiet so bad as usual, We went over to Pa's for tea. Sun Feb 9 _ Very stormy day, the roads filled in again. our people did not get out to church. I went across the field to Pa's, Elsie and Cecil there Mon Feb 10. Fine day, pretty cold, We went out to the Social at Mr Gibsons, collection at table $20.60 Tue Feb 11. Fine in the morning, the wind getting up stormy in the afternoon. Wed Feb 12. Very cold, and drifting, Uncle and I took Aunt Mattie out to meet the Car, Uncle and T. Farr away in afternoon the latter there for tea. Thur Feb 13_ Blowing and drifting again. Pa, here for dinner. We went down in the sleigh called at Pooles' and up to Willie's. Fri Feb 14. Fine day. beautiful, clear and sunshiny, the first real fine day, for some time. Annie Teasdale here for tea. �Sat Feb 15. Fine day, thawing a good deal, Uncle brought Mary and the children down. Willie here for tea. Sun Feb 16. Fine day, beautiful and mild. I went to Fisherville, and we all went to Thornhill. Mon Feb 17. Fine day, still mild. Thomas and George. Poole here for cutting wood. roads getting bad Tue Feb. 18. Very cold. Uncle and I up at Mr Keys to the gathering and Presentation. Aunt Nellie kept Marjorie and Charlie. Fri Feb 19_ Fine but very cold, Uncle took me to the Carnival. Sat Feb 20. Fine day, much warmer; Thawing and working water run, I called at Marys and Mas; Fri Feb. 21st_ Fine day, warm and thawing, roads very bad, the horses cut out. Aunt Jennie and Aunt Mattie came. Sat Feb 22nd Fine and very warm. thawing very much, the fields are wearing bare. Uncle took us out in the sleigh. Aunt J. and N. at Marys, Aunt Mattie at Mr Whites collecting , Mr Farrs called. Sun Feb 23rd, Beautiful day. very mild and taking the snow. Pa's all here for tea. Willies had Charles Wycliffe chistened this morning. I was at church. Mon Feb 24th. Rained a little then came out fine. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Thornhill, Made a road up to the corner, and drove down our lane. We cut our marmalade in the evening. Tue Feb 25. Fine day, beautiful and mild. I went to Toronto, seen Mrs Wallbridge, Tom and Sara Farr here for tea. Wed Feb 26. Fine day snow going nicely. roads are getting a little better. We were all at home. pretty dirty. Thur Feb 27. Fine day. the snow going nicely. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to Mr Alfred Farrs, very dirty and slushy, but no deep water. Fri Feb 28._ Raining all day, snow and water going nicely, the water over the road, at home all day, briggres out Sat Feb 29 Mar 1. Fine afternoon, Uncle drove me to call at Mary, Watsons in the afternoon. �Sun FMar Mar 2_ Raining a little. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at morning Church. at home the rest of day. Muddy, and wet, but the roads are better. Mon Mar 3_ Fine day. Uncle brought Mr and Mrs Watsons also Pa's all here for tea. Uncle brought Marjouri Tue Mar 4_ Uncle helping to pack Mr Alfred Heffers Cars, I was at Mrs Tisdales learning to do Pointe lace. L. Farr called in evening. The Car left at One Oclock, a little colder, Wed Mar 5. Fine day. I was at a quilting at Mabel Reamans, Thur Mar 6. Fine day, thawing pretty muddy, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr Farrs to meet Mr Andersons. George Morse and Clyde Berry, landed at 9:30_ Fri Mar 7th. _ Fine day, muddy, but snow ready all gone, Uncle helped to bring the machine. Mr Bennett called Mrs Teasdale and Annie also Mr Jim Anderson and Tom Farr here for tea, Sat Mar 8th,_ Fine in morning, It came a little snow in the afternoon and evening. Mr Gibson called. Sun Mar 9th._ Fine mild day, the fresh snow nearly all gone. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at church. I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Mon Mar 10th. Fine day, we are thrashing. Tue Mar 11th_ Raining at intervals. Our people finished thrashing about nine O'clock. Aunt Jennie and Aunt Nellie went down on the 4' Oclock Wed Mar 12.: Raining a little, Uncle helped thrashers away. Tom Farr brought Morris Botham out in evening. Thur Mar 13: Fine day, a little windy, Uncle down at Mr Breakesy to see the wind stacker. Morris left Fri Mar 14. Fine warm day, Uncle took Auntie out to finish collecting, Roads getting a little dry. We went out to Lenten Service, Robins, Grey birds here but I have not seen them Sat Mar 15. Fine but a little colder, Lizzie here in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Gibson here for tea. Sun Mar 16. Rained a little in the morning. We went out to Church in the evening. Miss Duncan died, Mon Mar 17. Fine but decidedly colder. thawed very little {written between the lines: Lizzie here to stay all night.} Auntie and I called at Miss Duncans. �Tue Mar 18, Fine day, but still cold. they took Mrsrs Charlton, down to Mrs Masons, Uncle down in Toronto at night. Wed Mar 19_ Miss Duncan buried, quiet cold, and frozen clear. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thur Mar 20 Fine day, Aunt Mattie and I over at Ma's quilting all day. Fri Mar 21. Fine and very mild the roads are beautiful and dry. Aunt Nellie came home in the afternoon. Uncle and I at Mr Forbes' Party, Sat Mar 22. Fine and very warm, We planted Onions, I went up to Marys for tea, Maud Clank and Annie called in the evening, Mick here to hire. Started to use green Onions Sun Mar 23. Beautiful day, the roads are very dusty. Uncle and Auntie at morning church, Aunt Mattie & I at Fishervile, Uncle and Aunt Mattie and I at evening Service, Mon Mar 24. Fine and warm, I was at Pa's in evening then Aunties and I at Willies, We planted lettuce seed. Tue Mar 25. Fine and warm, our first turkey layed, We cleaned our Cellar, and Chamber. Mick stayed work this morning. Pa's started seeding. Wed Mar 26. Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, I went {written in between lines: Our men started seeding.} {written in between lines and above second turkey: layed.} to Prayer Meeting in the evening, second Turkey Thur Mar 27. Fine day, very warm, men seeding, I brought Mary and the children down. Fri Mar 28_ :Good Friday. we were at Pa's for dinner, had Turkey and Plumb Pudding, Rained heavily at night, I was invited to a party at Mr Lanes but too wet, Sat Mar 29. Rained, nearly all day.; We took our Stove out, all seeding stopped. Easter Sunday Sun Mar 30th Fine day, untill it came a very heavy rain late in the afternoon, Uncle and Auntie at .Morning Church, I went to Fisherville, in the rain Mon Mar 31st. Fine but cold, We papered the spare room up stairs, Very wet in the evening. �Tue Apr 1st, Fine but very cold, Uncle helping to move Mrs Watson, We papered our room. Prayer meeting in eve Wed Apr 2nd, Fine but cold, We finished upstairs, Uncle was in Toronto, I went to a Party at Susie Gallanough Thur Apr 3rd. Fine day, but cold, Aunties at W. A. Meeting, I went over to Pa's for Milk. The Colt hitched Fri Apr 4. Fine and a little warmer, Mr and Miss Farr and Lily here for tea, Sat Apr 5. Fine day, no seeding this week untill they cultivated a little, this afternoon, We went to Mrs Troyers in the evening, (1C) Sun Apr 6. Fine day, a little chilly, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at church; I went to Fisherville Ma, and Annie and Lizzie here for tea, Uncle down to see Mr Bales. Mon Apr 7th. Raining in the afternoon, we, cleaned pantry and Cupboards, Annie called in the afternoon, Tue Apr 8th. Raining in the evening, We papered our kitchen ceiling. and cleaned it. the men doing a little seeding. Wed Apr 9th. Raining all day, Roads very muddy, men knocked off seeding for the rest of seeding week. Mr Wilkinson and Cousin Mercy here for tea, I went to Prayer Meeting, Thur Apr 10th, Came a shower, Aunt Nellie up at Mary's for tea. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in evening. Fri Apr 11th. Rained a little, Uncle brought, Marjorie and Charlie down in the morning, and Mary came down for tea, No seeding this week, Sat Apr 12, Raining at intervals and hailing, the men raking the yard, and drawing out Locusts, I went to the Store in the evening. Sun Apr 13_ Dull and cool, Uncle and Aunties out at church, I went to Fisherville, Uncle and Aunt Mattie went down to Mrs Troyers, Mrs Baldwin died this morning. Mon Apr 14. Fine but cold, Uncle drove Mrs Troyer down to Toronto, Aunt Mattie went down to Town. �Tue Apr 15. Fine and much warmer, Uncle is driving Mr St John around, (2.C) Mr Horne pruning trees. Wed Apr 16. Fine and warm, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Richmond hill and called at Mrs McElroys, I went to Prayer Meeting. M Thur Apr 17, Fine and quiet warm; I walked out to Thornhill and called at Mary Watsons, Uncle out in the evening, we have (3 C) Fri Apr 18. Fine day at home, Marjorie and Charlie stayed here while Mary went to town. Sat Apr 19. Fine day. Aunt Mattie came home on the afternoon car. Sun Apr 20. Fine day and warm, Uncle and I at Fisherville in the afternoon, and Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at evening Church. Aunt Mattie at Pa's in evening. Mrs Charlton died. Mon Apr 21. We took paper off the parlor and got the New paper on. We set our two young turkeys Tue Apr 22_ Fine but extremely hot and high wind. put the border on the parlor and cleaned it. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at the funeral. the girls here in the afternoon. Wed Apr 23_ Much cooler. We finished cleaning, I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thur Apr 24 - Fine day; We were at home all day, untill evening I went up to Mary's Fri Apr 25_ Rained heavily at night, Our men finished seeding, this afternoon. Sat Apr 26_ Raining all morning and a very high wind in the afternoon, Tom Farr here for a while. Sun Apr 27. We had our Turkey. Pa's also Willies and Elsie Tisdale here for dinner. I went over to the Methodists in morn. Mon Apr 28_ Fine and quiet warm, Uncle and I went for a drive in the evening Tue Apr 29_ Cooler and rained heavily in the evening. Wed Apr 30th_ Fine but cold, Elsie Tisdale and Annie Cooper here for a while in the afternoon. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur May 1. Fine and a little warmer, Uncle out at Mr Gallanoughs Sale. Aunties out at the W. A. {Women's Auxiliary} Meeting. Mary and George Chapman here for tea. �Fri May 2,. Dull and cold, raining in the evening. Will Riddell here patching the roof. Sat May 3. Fine and warmer, Aunt Mattie called over at Pa's, in the afternoon. At Marys in eve. Sun May 4. Rained a little. We went to Church I went to Fisherville, Jennie Clark and Lizzie here in the evening. Mon May 5. Fine and warm, had our lawn cut the first time; Uncle and Aunt Nellie out for a drive, I called up at Marys in the evening. Tue May 6_ Uncle planted Mangels, rained in the afternoon and cold. Wed May 7. Fine but cold, I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thur May 8th_ Fine day, but cold, We were at home. in the evening. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Bowens'. Fri May 9th. Fine but dull and cold, We were at home. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went for a drive. Sat May 10. Fine but cold. very heavy frost last Night. See 1/4 of an inch thick. Aunt Mattie and I called at Felicias and Mary Watsons_ Tom Farr here for tea Sun May 11. Fine and slightly warmer, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr Reives, Aunt Nellie at Morning Church. I went to Fisherville Mon May 12. Fine and warm but dull, Men started Manure hauling, Aunties went up to Willies, Charlie has Convulsions. 7 Uncle and Willie went up for the Doctor Tue. May 13. Fine and a little warmer. I went up to see Charlie. _ Uncle and I down at Mr Johnsons in evening. Wed May 14. Fine day. Mrs Troyer here to spend the day. Auntie and Uncle brought Marjorie down. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur May 15_ Fine day. Aunt Mattie came home from Willies. I went to the raising at Mr Fishers. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at a Meeting at the church about the pic nic. Girls called. {Above the word "called" between the lines it reads "at 1".} Fri May 16._ Fine and warmer, Mrs Albert Farr and Tom here for tea. Sat May 17__ Fine day, Annie and I were down at Mr Teasdales, Lizzie here for tea. �Sun May 18_ Fine but dull, I went to Fisherville. They took Marjorie home. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at evening Church. Mon May 19_ Very. Very, hot, Uncle and Tom Farr in Toronto, We made dandelion wine and went up to Willies in evening. Tue May 20_ Fine after a shower in the morning, Uncle brough, Dick and Mary Watson out to spend the day. Wed May 21st._ Fine day, we took our Coal stove out and cleaned the Room. Thur May 22. Finished cleaning the upstairs down, Very hot. Mr Huff out fixing the pump, heavy thunder storm at night. Fri May 23_ Very hot and Sultry. Men are cleaning the Cistern out, came a thunder storm at night. I was at Pa's in the afternoon. Sat May 24_ Very warm, and showery, We went over to Pa's in the evening. We had 41 Turkeys hatched out and 38 living now. Sun May 25_ Dull and warm Uncle and Aunties went to Church, I went to did not go to Fisherville as it looked like rain. Vermer Cook came home with them. and Annie and Lizzie here. Uncle, Lizzie and I went to evening service. Mon May 26_ Fine and warm we were at home. Tue May 27_ Turned quiet cold, Men working on the roads, Wed May 28_ Very cold, Aunt Nellie and I in Toronto in the afternoon. I went to Prayer Meeting. Mr John Milne here all night, Thur May 29_ Election Day, Mr St John in with over 400 Majority. Cold, and a frost with ice last night. I called at Pa's in the evening. (C.I. Away, Fri May 30_ A little warmer, Uncle went out for Lily Farr. fine day, Sat May 31_ Fine day, Aunt Mattie and I up at Marys in the evening. Lily went to Thornhill. Sun June 1. Fine but very hot, Uncle. Aunt Mattie and {written below and between the lines: Peace in S. Africa declared,} I went to church I went to Fisherville, Ma, Mary. and the children here for tea. �Mon June 2, Fine but very warm. Uncle helping at {written below and between the lines: We have only 24 turkeys.} Tom Bowes. Mr and Mrs Gibson called in the evening. Aunt Nellie called at Miss Duncans. Tue June 3_ Fine but still warm, came a shower. in the afternoon. I went to Prayer Meeting Wed June 4_ Uncle at Bowes' he and Auntie went for a drive in the evening. Annie and Clara Teasdale here for tea. Thur June 25, Fine day. We I were at home. Day of Mrs Charltons Sale. Aunties at W. A. Meeting at Mrs Gibsons, Fri June 6th_ Fine day, but cool, Aunt Mattie went to Toronto, I went up to Mary's in evening Sat June 7_ Fine day. Tom Farr here for tea, Sun June 8_ Fine but very cool and windy. We went to Morning Church, I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Mon June 9_ Fine day and, Mr and Mrs Gibson called also T. Farr. Aunt Mattie came home on the evening car. Tue June 10th_ Fine and cool, Uncle at Mr Mc Kenzies raising. Wed June 11th_ Fine day but cold, I went to Prayer Meeting Thur June 12_ Fine day, and a little warmer, Fri June 13_ Fine and warmer. Doctor Minnie, Jimmy and Arthur Appelbe came on the evening train. Sat June 14_ Fine and warm. Uncle took the Doctor up to Maple, Dr Sisley's. Sun June 15_ Fine and extremely warm. Mr & Mrs Reive, also Kathleen, and Pa's family here to spend the day. Mon June 16_ Raining in the morning. Aunt Lizzie came, They all went over to Pa's to spend the day.__ Tue June 17_ Fine day, and cool, The Appelbe's came back here, Mary and the children called, Aunt Lizzie went home in the evening. �Wed June 18_ Fine day, Annie and Lizzie here. Uncle at Mr Jacksons raising, He took Minnie and Aunt Nellie for drive Thur June_19 Fine and quiet warm, Uncle, Aunt Nellie the Doctor and Minnie all drove out to Markham Village for the afternoon, I went to Prayer Meeting. Fri June 20_ Fine day, but a little showery in the evening, We all went out to Pic Nic. Sat June 21_ Raining in the morning. The Appelbes left on the morning train, Uncle went up to Mr Bothams, Aunt Mattie and I went up to Marys in the evening it is quiet cold, Sun June 22_ Fine but dull and cold. I went to Fisherville, and we walked out to evening church. Mon June 23_Fine but dull, Aunt Mattie went down to bring Aunt Rosetta up, Miss Pages called, the day of Elia Pick Nic Tue June 24 :Fine but rather dull, Aunt Mattie and {written in between lines: Had green peas} Uncle out at the Mason's Supper. Wed Jun 25_ Rained heavily in the afternoon and evening Thur June 26_ Fine but very windy. Jennie Green and Reata Cook . here, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Thornhill in the evening, Aunt Rosetta, Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in the evening (Coronation Postponed) Fri June 27 - Fine and a little warmer, Uncle at Mr Whites moving a barn, I went to Mr Teasdales, Aunt Mattie and Aunt Rosetta at Ma's for tea, Lizzie finished her Exam, Sat June 28_ Fine day, Uncle at a raising down the 2nd Mrs Dean and Major, also Ma, and Lizzie here. Sun June 29_ Rained heavily all morning, did not go to Church, In the evening. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went, fine evening. Mon June 30th_ Raining heavily most of the day. at home. Tue July 1_ "Dominion Day" Fine day, Uncle, Aunt Mattie, and I went up to Maple Pic-Nic, the girls here picking peas in evening. �Wed July 2_ Fine and quiet warm. Aunt Kate also, Katie and Irene Chapman here. We went up to call at Mary's in the afternoon Thur July 3_ Rained heavily last night, fine today_ Aunties went to W. A. Meeting at John Cooks, Aunt still here, they brought little Alice home. Fri July 4_ Fine but warmer, Mr and Mrs Gibson called, Aunt went home, also little Alice Sat July x5_ Extremely warm, and very heavy thunder and lightning. {dates missing, see below for their insertion} Wed July 19_ Dull and showery, day of the Sunday. S. Pic-nic to Bond's Lake. I went to Prayer Meeting. and Auntie over at Pas, Thur July 10_ Fine day, and cool, Mary and the children here all day, We went up there in the evening, Fri July 211_ Fine day, and still cool, Mr Mrs and Miss Gibson here for tea, Sat July 212_ Fine but warmer, Aunt Mattie and {written between the lines: men cut first hay!} I walked out to Mrs Deans for tea, Sun July 213_ Fine but extremely warm, Aunt M _ and I at Mary Watsons for tea, Uncle, Aunt Nellie and Annie went down to the Firemen's funeral. {The diary entries continue on the next half page. The diarist made errors in the dates for this part of July and has made corrections.} Sun July 16th_ Fine but very warm. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning Church. Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at evening Church Mon July 17th_ _:Fine morning but very hot, rained very heavily in the afternoon, Margaret and Alice here, : Uncle brought Marjorie Tue July 18_ Very hot, The girls left, Mon July 14_ Fine day, but very warm, rained in evening �Tue July 15_ Fine and moderately warm. Uncle and Myself {there is a smudge and scribble underneath the word "myself". It is unclear what was previously written.} went for a drive, Aunt Nellie at Mrs Teasdales for tea, Wed July 16_ Fine -day, men haying, but it came a heavy rain at night, Aunt Nellie in Toronto for the afternoon, Thur July 17_ Fine day, but no haying. I went over to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Fri July 18_ Fine and quiet warm. George Fisher here in the afternoon haying Sat July 19_ Rained heavily most of the day, We were at home. We used green Apples Sun July 20_ FRained at intervals all day, and very heavy in the evening, We went to Church Mon July 21_ Rained most of the day; Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Thornhill in the morning, Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in evening. Tue July 22_ Fine and quiet warm. Men doing a little at the hay in the afternoon. Jennie Phillips and Elsie Tisdale here for tea. Wed July 23_ Came a thunder shower. G. Fisher here in the morning. Aunties also Annie and Lizzie, at Munro Park and Hanlans Point. T. Farr here for tea, Thur July 24_ Fine day, but threatening. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Uncle and Aunt Mattie out for a drive. Aunt Nellie out picking berries, got 4qts 1pt, Fri July 25_ Fine day and warm, G. Fisher here, Aunt Mattie and I at Mrs Troyers in eve, Sat July 26_ Fine but hot until about four it came a thunderstorm, Sun July 27_ Very warm. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Church_ Heavy thunderstorm in afternoon Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in the evening Mon July 28_ Very warm clearing. Lizzie here all day. Tue July 29_ Fine but warm, Our men haying alone. T. Farr here for tea. Wed July 30_ Fine and warm. T. Farr here helping to finish haying. I went to Prayer Meeting. �Thur July 31st_ Fine but warm, men started harvest but broke the Machine in the afternoon. Frankie Morse came out on the noon Car. Fri Aug 1st._ Fine after a heavy rain last night. {written between the lines: Aunt N. and Uncle called on Mrs Crops}. Aunt Nellie, Frankie and I out picking berries. F. and I at Pa's in the evening. Sat Aug 2_ Fine but warm, Lizzie here for tea and Annie in the evening. Uncle broke Machine Sun Aug 3._ Fine but threatening rain. We were all at Pa's for to spend the day. Mon Aug 4_ Fine day. " Civic Holiday "_ Mary and the children also Ma here. Tue Aug 5_ Rained in the afternoon. Frankie and I over at Ma's for tea, Wed Aug 6_ Fine day. The girls also Frankie and I up at Mary's for tea and then came down to Prayer Meeting, Thur Aug 7_ Frankie went home in the morning We were at home. Fri Aug 8_ Fine day but rained last night. Uncle and I out at Thornhill in the evening Sat Aug 9th_ Fine day, The men at Mr Horne's thrashing I went to Maple on the eve. train Sun Aug 10_ Rained heavily in the morning. We {writtend between the lines: F. N. died.} went to Church. at Mr Keys for tea Mon Aug 11_ Fine day and quiet cool. I was at Mr Knights for tea. and home in the evening. Aunties away picking berries Tue Aug 12_ Fine day. the men all here working Aunt Nellie and the girls picking berries Maud Troyer called in the evening. Wed Aug 13_ Fine day, the men over at Pa's, Aunt Mattie went up for Marjorie. Thur Aug 14_ Fine day. We took Marjorie home. Fri Aug 15_ Fine and cool. Aunt Nellie and I picking berries. the girls and I at Mr Teasdales for tea. We got word {“word” kind of smudged} of Florence Nightingales death, Sat Aug 16_ Fine day. The men finished cutting at Pa's also here. Aunt Nellie and I at Mary Watsons for tea. Maud Ward died. �quiet a heavy white frost last night. {written above the line in pencil as opposed to the ink of the rest of the diary entries} Fri Aug 5_ The men all here. Annie and Lizzie here for dinner. Ma came home. Sat Aug Sept 6_ Fine day. the men all finished harvest here all but the edkings. Grant left Pa's. Sun Aug Sept 7_ Fine day. "Concord Church Opening" The Rev. Mr Starr preached. I stayed dinner at Pa's_ Willie Farrs' and two gentlemen here for tea. I went to Church in the evening. Mon Aug Sept 8_ Fine day. We went to the lecture over at the Church. Tue Aug Sept 9_ Rained nearly all day. Willie & Mary also Uncle at the Exhibition. We kept the children. Wed Aug Sept 10_ Fine day. Mary came for the children. Mr and Mrs Thomas Nightingale and Gertrud came. Tom Farr here for tea. Wed Thur Aug Sept 11_ Fine day. Mr Nightingales left. Annie and Lizzie here for a while in the afternoon Fri Aug Sept 12_ Rained nearly all day. Mick went away to the Exhibition. Sat Aug Sept 13_ Fine day. but cold, Aunt Mattie and I went out to call at Mr Gibsons, Sun Aug Sept 14_ Fine but cold. Pa's family also Willies here to spend the day. Mon Aug Sept 15_ Fine day. we were at home all day. Tue Aug Sept 16_ Fine day. Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, went up to Alices. went to the Princess in the evening. "Princess Chic." Wed Aug Sept 17_ Fine day. we were at Alices all day. Thur Aug Sept 18_ Fine day. we were down town in the morning, and I came home on 4. O'clock car Mrs McElroy here also Ma, for tea. Fri Aug Sept 19-- Dull day. Mrs McElroy went home on the evening car. Sat Aug Sept 20_ Fine day. Aunt Nellie and I over at Ma's, the Miss Bells there with Camera. �Sun Aug Sept 21_ Fine day very warm. I went to Fisherville then we went out to evening Church. Mon Aug Sept 22_ Fine day, summer heat, the men finished thrashing at Mr Horne's, we picked elder berries; I went up to Marys for a while in the afternoon. Uncle and I went for a drive in the evening. Tue Aug Sept 23_ Fine and very warm, Peter Huff her fixing the pump. we put up little box stove. Wed Aug Sept 24_ Fine but decidedly colder, and windy, picked our St Lawrence Apples. Lizzie here for tea. Thur Aug Sept 25_ Very cold and windy I was up at Mary's all day. Went to Harvest Thanksgiving Service. it rained a little. Fri Aug Sept 26_ Threatening rain. Lizzie called in morning Sat Aug 27_ Dull day, rained heavily at night, I called over at Ma's in the afternoon, Sun Aug Sept 28_ Rained all morning. Uncle and I went to Fisherville Thanksgiving Service in the afternoon. and at Thornhill in eve Mon Aug Sept 29_ Fine day. Uncle away for wood in the afternoon and "brot" Marjorie Tue Aug Sept 30_ Dull and raining in the afternoon Wed Oct 1_ Fine but cold and very windy.. Aunt Mattie came home from Toronto. Uncle and I went to Fisherville Harvest Home, it was a very good entertainment. Thur Oct 2_ Fine day. Aunties at W.A. Meeting. Mary and the children here for tea. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Fri Oct 3_ Fine day. I went down to Mr Teasdales for tea. Aunt Nellie and Uncle at Mr Fred Farrs for tea. Sat Oct 4_ Fine day. Lizzie called in the afternoon We were over at Pa's in the evening. Sun Oct 5_ Rained very heavily in the afternoon and evening. Uncle and Aunties at Morning Church. Fire in house first time Mon Oct 6_ Dull and cold. Mrs Milne here to spend the day. �Tue Oct 7_ Fine day. untill evening it rained heavily. Aunties up at Willies. Wed Oct 8_ Fine day. but a little colder. Elsie Tisdale came, she and I over at Pa's in the evening. Uncle and Aunt Mattie up at Richmond Hill Church Opening. Thur Oct 9th_ Fine but very cold, Elsie and I went up to Mrs Charltons to a quilting. Fri Oct 10_ Fine day heavy frost with ice last {written above the line: - the first -} night. Elsie left. Uncle up at Schombery Fair Sat Oct 11_ Fine day much warmer. Elsie Tisdale and Elmore Reaman here for two bags of Nuts, Aunt Mattie and I walked out to Thornhill. Earnie Parkinson buried. Auntie brot Mary. Sun Oct 12. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Church Very dull day, but did not rain untill evening. Willies also Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Mon Oct 13_ Cleaned back stairs and the Clothes Closets, - damp, squawly day. Tue Oct 14_ Fine day, the men commenced of roots. we cleaned upstairs. T. Farr here. Wed Oct 15_ Fine day. we washed and did general work Aunties walked to Thornhill in the afternoon I went to Pas, he has a boil on his arm, Ma took her turkeys to Toronto and got fifteen cents a pound. Thur Oct 16_ Fine day, Thanksgiving Day, and Woodbridge Fair. Aunt Nellie up at Bradford to spend the day. (cleaned pantry Fri Oct 17_ Fine day. we cleaned, spare bed room parlor and dining room. Sat Oct 18_ Wet day. we cleaned our kitchen. I went over to Pa's for tea. Sun Oct 19_ Fine mask of the day, just a little shower. We went to Fisherville. Uncle and Aunt Nellie and I & Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went to Thornhill in the every Mon Oct 1920_ Fine day. with exception of showers. Pa's came over for apples. Tue Oct 21_ Fine day. men nearly through roots, the girls here for a while in the afternoon. Mary and the children here for tea. Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in the evening. Wed Oct 22_ Fine day. Aunties in Toronto. Aunt Mattie remained. We finished picking apples. 10 barrels as well as boxes. �Thur Oct 23,_ Fine day but cold. Started of our {Mat?} men finished roots. I went to Prayer Meeting Fri Oct 24 {the number 24 was written over the number 23}_ Fine day, a little wrmer. Mrs Leasdale and Annie, also Mrs Troyer here for tea. Sat Oct 25 {the number 25 was written over the number 24}_ Fine and warm. Aunt Mattie out I came home in the afternoon. Mon {this word was written in bold over the word Sun} Oct 26 27_ Fine day but cold.We killed our turkeys sold. for 11. cts. to Mr Johnson. Mon Sun Oct 25 26 Fine day quiet warm. Uncle and Aunties at morning church. Aunt Mattie and I at Fisherville in the afternoon. We started out to evening church but turned back on account of rain. Uncle at Mr Farrs for tea. Tue Oct 27 28_ Fine but cold. I went out to Mrs Shuters Sale. and stayed and had tea at Mary Watsons. I came home with Mr Keys. Wed Oct 29 {this number was written over the number 28}_ :Fine but very cold, quiet a squawl of snow last night. I brought Marjorie down. we finished our Mat. I sold my pig to Mr Pearson for $11.50. Thur Oct 2930_ Fine morning but it rained heavily in the afternoon then clearing. Uncle and Aunt Mattie took Walnut trees out to Mary Watsons. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. {written between the lines: We went to Miss Duncans in evening.} Fri Oct 301. Fine day. We were at home all day. Sat Nov. 1._ Fine day. men finished thrashing at Mr Clarks Sun. Nov 2_ Fine day. Aunties and Uncle at Morning Church. I went to Fisherville. Aunt Mattie and I at evening church. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Willies in the evening. Mon Nov 3_ Fine day and very warm. we were at home all day. Tue Nov 4_ Fine day. very warm. We killed our pig. at noon. Wed Nov 5_ Very mild. Auntie and I out at Thornhill called at Mrs Parkinsons, Mrs Welsh and Felicias. Thur Nov 6_ Fine day. We were at home all day. {written above this line: Aunties at W. A.} �Fri Nov 7_ Fine day. we were at home, all day, Lizzie and Annie here in the evening. Sat Nov 8_ Fine day. Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto for the day. Sun Nov 9th_ Fine day, and quiet mild. Aunt Mattie, Uncle, and Willies at Morning Church. I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Mon Nov 10 _ Fine day. we were at home all day. Tue Nov 11 _ Very cold day. Mr and Mrs Watson and Lizzie - and Fanny Bowes here for tea. rained. Wed Nov 132 _ Uncle in Toronto, got our Coal-Oil stove $4.75. I went over to the Church to a Temperance Meeting Thur Nov. 143 _Fine day. Aunt Mattie over at Pa's for tea. Fri Nov 154 _Fine day, we were at home, all day, roads bad. {written above the line: men finished ploughing} Sat Nov 165 _ Fine day, roads very muddy. I went to Mr Teasdales. Sun Nov 176 _ Fine day. I went to Fisherville. Went to evening Ch Mon Nov 17 18_ Fine but cold. Aunt Nellie at Willies. raining at night. Tue Nov 198 _ Raining nearly all day. We drove to Toronto. Wed Nov 2019 _ Dull day, mild. I went to Prayer Meeting. got 1/3 ton {written above the line: coal} Thur Nov 210_ Fine and very mild. How ard Reive called. Mr Sloan, died. roads very muddy. Fri Nov 221 _ Mild and quiet foggy every day. Aunt Nellie at Ma's for tea. Uncle in Toronto. "Mr Frances Party." Sat Nov 22_ Fine and mild. Lizzie came over in the evening. Sun Nov 23,_ Much colder, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Morning Church. I went to Fisherville. Ma and Annie here for a while. Uncle and Aunt M. went to Willies in eve Mon. Nov 24,_ Fine day, and quiet mild. Uncle in Toronto, Lizzie went home in the evening. �Tue Nov. 25_ Fine day; Mary and the children here all day, {written above the line: Mr Gibsons called.} Wed Nov. 26 _ Fine morning, but storm started about two Oclock Uncle in Toronto; Mick at ploughing Bee at Mr Beaucocks. farm, Thur Nov 27_ Fine day, but quiet a fall of snow about four inches. We were out at Mr Gibsons to a Euchre Party. cold night. Fri Nov 28_ Fine day, snow still remains. Mick left. Sat Nov 29_ Fine day, much milder, Annie called, Mr Frank Smith died, at noon. Put up Coal stove. Sun Nov 30_ Fine day much colder, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at morning church; I went to Fisherville, Mon Dec 1_ Fine day. and a little colder. Mrs Botham and Morris came. Tue Dec 2_ A little milder. Our people at Mr Smiths funeral. Mrs Botham left. Wed Dec, 3rd _ Rained a little; then a fine warm day, We butchered. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Dec 4_ Fine day, turned much colder. We brought our Cooking stove in. day of Prohibition Vote. Our people, at W. A. Meeting. I was at Marys for a while. Fri Dec 5_ Fine but very cold; heaviest frost. I went down to Toronto on the noon car. John {Smurthwaite} killed. Sat Dec 6_ Fine but very cold. Aunt Mattie and Uncle drove down to Toronto, I came home on the car. Sun Dec 7_ L Came a little snow, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning church. Aunt Mattie and I went over to Pa's for a while. Tom Farr here for tea. Mon Dec 8_ Fine but extremely cold. Uncle went down and got 1 1/4 tons of coal. Tue Dec 9_ Fine but still cold down to 2 {symbol for degrees} below zero. Aunt Mattie and I down at Mrs Troyers in the evening Wed Dec 10_ Fine day a little milder. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Mick here for tea. Thur Dec 11_ Fine day. Mr Graham here for tea. �Fri Dec 12_ Fine day, very cold down to zero. Mr Graham here for dinner. We went to Lutheran Revival. Sat Dec 13 _ Fverry. stormy and extremely cold. all day. Sun Dec 14__ The Thermometer up down to 10 below zero. A few cutters out on Yonge Street. but not very good Sleighing. I went to Fisherville. Auntie and Uncle at Mr Bales. Annie & Lizzie here for tea. Some say the glass down to 18 below Mon Dec 15_ Fine and much milder, Pa's butchered eight pigs. Tue Dec 16_ I Pbained early in the morning. very mild and all slushy. Wed Dec 17_ Fine but colder, We went out in the sleigh to Thornhill and called at Mary Watsons. I was Prayer M_ Thur Dec 18_ Fine day and mild. Annie & Clara Teasdale here. Fri Dec 19_ Fine and mild. Aunties in Toronto in the afternoon We went out in sleigh to meet them but no snow. Sat Dec 20_ Fine day, but cold wind and hard frozen.Uncle out at the shop and I went to call Lydia Wilson Sun Dec 21_ Raining and thawing all day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to evening Church. very wet and dark. Mon Dec 22_ Mild and very slushy, then freezing at night. Tue Dec 23_ Fine and colder. We went out to decorate the Church. Uncle and I at Magic lantern at church. Wed Dec 24_ Fine untill toward evening it snowed. We were out decorating at the Church. Thur Dec 25th_ Christmas Day. we were all over at Pa's, a fine day. A few cutters out but not very good. Fri Dec 26_ Fine but decidedly colder, we were all at home. Sat Dec 27_ Fine day still cold. Girls called in the afternoon we went to skate in the evening. �Sun Dec 28_ Fine day, a little milder, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at church, I went to Fisherville, all at Willies Mon Dec 29_ Snowing a little, We were all at home. Tue Dec 30_ Fine day quiet good sleighing. We were {written between the lines: Mr Dalziel over for dinner.} down at Mr Teasdales at a Party. Wed Dec 31st_ Fine day, and quiet cold. I went to Prayer Meeting. Light our Coal Stove. End of Year 1902. Year 1903 Thur Jan 1_ New Years Day. Fathers family also Willie here for the day. Mr and Mrs Gibson Sr called. fine and very mild. Fri Jan 2_ Fine untill evening it rained. Mr Bennett here. Sat Jan 3_ Rained last night and took the snow off. Very mild and icy. Mr Kirby and Mr High called. Sun Jan 4_ Fine day, a little sloppy. Uncle and Aunties at morning Church, Aunt Mattie and I at Fisherville. Mon Jan 5_ Election day. Mr and the Mrs Gbsons here for tea. Snowing a little. Cutters out again. Tue Jan 6_ Fine day. Uncle in Toronto; Lizzie called. Wed Jan 7_ Snowing a little all day. We went up to Mrs Charlie Keffers for tea. Thur Jan 8_ Very cold, Aunties at W.A. Sleighing fairly good. Fri Jan 9_. Cold and a little stormy. night of Mr Sniders Party. Sat Jan 10_ Fine and moderately cold. Lizzie here for tea. Sun Jan 11_ Snowing lightly. Uncle and {ink blot ch over first two letters} Aunt Mattie at morning Church. Mr and Mrs F. Farr here. Mon Jan 12_ Storming all day our lane pretty badly snowed in. I went to Mr Whites Golden Wedding. �Tue Jan 13_ A little stormy and quiet cold. I came home from Willies. Some of the Maple people here for tea. Wed Jan 14_ Fine day. I went to Edgely to the S.S. Convention. much milder. Sleighing good. Thur Jan 15_ Fine day. we were at home all day. Fri Jan 16_ Fine day. quiet good sleighing. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I up at Mr Keys for tea. Sat Jan 17_ Fine with exception of a little snow. and very cold. Uncle & Aunt Nellie out to Thornhill, Mr Graham. {in smaller writing above "Graham": here} Sun Jan 18_ Fine but very cold. I went to Fisherville. Mr Graham left. We went to evening church. Mon Jan 19_ Fine and a little milder. Aunt M. went to Toronto. Tues Jan 20_ Mick here this week, Pa's thrashing. They went Mr MrNeils Wed Jan 21_ Fine day. the machine started at noon, a lot of snow fell last night. Thur Jan 22_ Fine and quiet mild finished thrashing. went to revival m, Fri Jan 23_ Fine but very cold at Miss Pages for tea then at the meeting. Sat Jan 24_ Rather storming. the glass 20 below zero this morning. I went in the Fisherville load to the Carnival. Stormy night. Sun Jan 25_ Still storming a little. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to Fisherville morning church. Uncle out at Mr Farr Mon Jan 26_ Fine mild day. we were at home all day. Tue Jan 27_ Fine and very mild. misty. I was up at Marys Cutting Carpet rags, the children here. Wed Jan28_ Beautiful day and mild. We all drove out to Thornhill brough Mr Watsons out. snow going Thur Jan 29_ Thundered heavily and a little lightning {written between lines: "3 eggs layed"} rained most of day. Aunt M and I at Pa's tea �Fri Jan 30_ Fine day at frozen snow nearly all gone just ice on road, have had good sleighing since the day of Election. Aunt Margaret Dobson buried. Sat Jan 31_ Fine day. We drove to Thornhill got oysters, Pa & Ma here Sun Feb 1_ Fine morning. Uncle & Aunt N. at church. We all went over to Pa's for tea. I am poorly. Very mild, poor sleighing. Mon Feb 2_ Raining a little. Uncle & Aunties at Thornhill. Tue Feb 3_ Mild day. I am still poorly. Lizzie called. Wed Feb 4_ Rained a little and cleared. We were all at Pa's sewing rags. Thur Feb 5_ Fine but cold. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs G but did not stay Fri Feb 6_ Fine day. I was at Marys sewing carpet rags. I went to church at night. I am feeling better. Sat Feb 7_: Beautiful day quiet mild. Lizzie here for tea. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Troyers. Aunt M. and Uncle at G. Charlters SunFeb 8_ Dreadful stormy day. we were at home all day. Mon Feb 9_ Fine day quiet mild. I called at Pa's in the evening. Tue Feb 10_ Aunt Mattie went to Toronto. I was at Mary's. A Teasdale here Wed Feb 11_ Fine snow all gone again rained in the evening. Thur Feb 12_ Fine but very sloppy. we went up to Marys to sew rags. Fri Feb 13_ Fine and turning a little colder. Uncle in Toronto. Sat Feb14_ Mick been here since Tuesday. went home this afternoon Sun Feb 15_ Beautiful day. I went to Fisherville. We went out to church in the evening in buggy. Mon Feb16_ Fine day but turning very cold. Uncle and Aunties at Mr Watsons. the girls and I at Mary's. Tue Feb 17_ Very cold. we went out to social took $19.50 at table �Wed Feb 18_ Fine but dreadful wind and cold. Aunt Nellie and I at Mary's. I went to Prayer Meeting Thur Feb 19_ Very cold. Auntie up to see Mrs Charlton we went over to Pa's in the evening. Fri Feb 20_ Beautiful day but cold. I went to Toronto. Sat Feb 21_ Fine but cold. I called to ask for Mrs Charlton Sun Feb 22_ Fine day. T. Farr here. I went to Fisherville. We all went out to church in sleigh Mon Feb 23_ Fine and milder T. Farr left. Aunt Nellie and I at Pas for tea Tue Feb 24_ Fine and very mild. Mary & children also Annie & Lizzie here. Wed Feb 25_ Fine and mild very muddy no sleighing. I was at Mr Teasdales for tea then over at Prayer Meeting Thur Feb 26_ Fine and mild. Auntie at an extra W. A. meeting. Fri Feb 27_ Fine untill evening rained. Uncle & I at Willies in eving Sat Feb 28_ Raining at intervals water high in the creeks. Sun Feb 29 Mar 1 Fine but decidedly colder. Uncle and Aunties at morning ch I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Mon Feb30 Mar 2 Fine and quiet mild. Annie here for tea. Tue Feb Mar 3_ Fine day. at home. very mild. Wed Mar 4_ Quiet mild. I went to Prayer Meeting in the Evening Thur Mar 5_ Fine day. but dull and very muddy. Auntie at W. A. Meeting. I was at Mary Watson's in the afternoon. Fri Mar 6_ Fine and warm. Aunt N. at Mary's I called Mrs Charlton Sat Mar 7_ Came showers at intervals. we were at home. Sun Mar 8_ Rained all morning. I was at church also rest in the evening. I was over at Pa's in the afternoon. �Mon Mar 9_ Fine & quiet warm. Auntie up finishing Mary's mat. Marjorie here for the afternoon. Uncle took her home in the evening. Tue Mar 10 - : Fine day; Uncle and Pa at sale at Richmond Hill We were at home all day, fine and mild. Wed Mar11 _ Fine day; I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening Thur Mar12_ Fine day, roads a little dry. At Mas for teas also A&. & C. T. Fri Mar13_ Fine day. we were at home. all day. Sat Mar14 _ Fine and warm, Lizzie here for tea. Sun Mar15_ Fine and roads dry walking. Pa's here for dinner. at afternoon, {written above the line: and} ev. ch. Mon16 _ Fine untill evening it Rained. I called at Marys in afternoon Tue Mar17 _ Fine but very muddy. Uncle and Pa at Sale at Richmond Hill Wed Mar18_ Fine day. Aunt M. came home. Mrs Teasdale & A. here. at Prayer M Thur Mar19_Fine and extremely warm for March Aunt Nellie at W. A. Meeting. (frogs out) to-night. Fri Mar 20_ :Fine day. We were all at Pa's afternoon. sewing carpet, Sat Mar 21_ Muddy as rained last night. Lizzie and A. here for tea Sun Mar 22_Fine day. I went to morning church and all at Pas for dinner. girls and I at Fisherville, I went with just fur on {written above line: caperim} Mon Mar 23_ {written between the lines: one of turkeys layed} Raining little all day. cleaned Mans room & made Uncles Carpet Tue Mar 24_ Fine day but very cold wind. cleaned cellar & out for a drive. Wed Mar 25_ Fine but cold. we washed & cleaned Chamber. at Prayer M. Thur Mar26_ : Fine day. not quiet as cold. Aunt Mattie at Mr Whites. I was at Marys. we went to Mrs Troyers in the evening. �Fri Mar 27_ Uncle & Aunt M. at Thornhill. latter collecting Missionary Money Sat Mar 28_ Fine day. Aunties at Mary's evening sofa, Sun Mar 29_ Fine day. I was at morning church and Fisherville roads beautiful, T Farr here. Children came Mon Mar 30_ Fine day little cold, roads good, we went over to Edgely with Willies moving, Tue Mar 31_ Fine day papering at Willies, Wed Apr 1_ Fine day, finished papering Aunt M. home Thur Apr2_ Fine and still cleaning Fri Apr 3_ Rained heavily and snowed. Sat Apr4_ Very cold for April & quiet lot snow {written above in small writing: Annie & I home,} Sun Apr 5_ Fine day but sloppy. Uncle, Aunt M & I at church. Ma & girls called Mon Apr 6_ Fine day, but cold. Uncle & Aunt M took Charlie home, I went to Prayer Meeting. Tue Apr 7_ Fine day. but cold. Aunt N & Marjorie at Pa's moved stove out Wed Apr 8_ Fine day, much warmer, I walked to Thornhill. Mr & Mrs Gibson called Thur Apr 9_ Rained at intervals. Annie & Lizzie here in evening Fri Apr 10_ Fine but cool. Good Friday. Went to Willies for a drive, {written above the line: set our turkey } Sat Apr 11_ Fine but cold. Marjorie at Pa's. Mrs McMurtry and Susie Gallanough also John Cooks here for tea, rained at night Sun Apr 12_ Easter Sunday. Aunties & Uncle at Church. I went Fisherville at Pa's in the evening. {Three black lines run vertically down the page through the writing, like they were going to make 4 columns for a chart of some kind} Tue Mar 10 _Fine untill evening it rained heavily. Uncle at Mr Clarks wood cutting. snow nearly all gone �Wed Mar 11_Fine and very warm, saddened up around yards. I went to Prayer Meeting. We seen Robins. Thur Mar 12_ Fine day. I was at Mas for tea also A & C. Teasdale Fri Mar 13_ Fine day. we were at home. Sat Mar 14_Fine day. Lizzie here for tea. Sun Mar15_ Fine and warm. Roads nice and dry for walking. Pa's all here for dinner. the girls and I went to Fisherville. We went to evening ch. Mon Mar16_ Fine day we were at home all day. I called at Marys Tue Mar 17_ Fine day quiet warm, roads drying. Wed Mar18_ Fine day, Aunt M. came home. Mrs Teasdaale and A. here for tea. went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Mar19_ Fine & extremely warm for April. we took Aunt Nellie to an extra W. A. Meeting. Fri Mar20_ Fine day very warm, over at Ma's sewing carpet Sat Mar21_ Fine day, Lizzie and Annie here for tea. Sun Mar22_ Fine and warm I went to morning church {End of page with vertical lines.} Mon Apr13_ Easter Monday,. cold & win {black inkblot} dy, Aunt N. went down to Walmer Rd We cleaned, parlor, spare bedroom and kitchen. Tue Apr14 _ Rained heavily all day, Aunt M. went to Toronto, Wed Apr15_ Rained at intervals and cold. at home all day. Thur Apr 16 _ Fine, Marjorie over at Ma's. Aunt Nellie at W. A. Meeting Fri Apr 17_ Fine day a little warmer, I went to Mr Teasdales at Prayer M. Sat Apr 18_ Fine day, I went to Toronto on the 8.20 car; �Sun Apr19 _ Fine day, heavy. frost, I went to Fisherville and to evening ch. Mon Apr20_ Fine but cold, ice quiet thick. did some gardening. Men seeding, {seeding written on an angle to fit it in at the edge of the page} Tue Apr21_ Coming squawls of snow, cold. men seeding. Aunt M, & Alice came, Wed Apr22 _: Fine but cold, I went out to Mr Gibsons confirmation Service, {Service written on an angle to fit it in at the edge of the page} Thur Apr23_ Fine and cold, we were at home all day. {written between the lines and at an angle to fit it in: called at Mrs Keys,} Fri Apr 24_ Fine and cold, Mr Korne here grafting trees. Sat Apr 25 _ Fine but cold, Uncle was in Toronto in the afternoon SunApr26_ Fine & a little warmer; Uncle, Aunt M and Alice at Chuch, I went to Fisherville. the girls here in the evening Mon Apr27 _ Fine day, we papered Uncles room, quiet warm, Tue Apr28_ Fine & warm, cleaned our room & finished Uncles. WedApr29_ Fine & very warm, put our stair carpet down, {written between the lines: sitting out on the Verandah,} Aunt Jennie came, Mr Gibson called Uncle & I at Class _ Annie went to Dr.. Aunt M & Alice called at Ma's, Thur Apr30_ Very high wind, hot, followed by heavy rain. Mr Gibson & Mr Oxley called. Uncle hired the latter, Fri AprMay1_ Verry cold, the ground quiet frozen, I went to stay with Annie, she is quiet better. Aunt Jennie left. Uncle, Alice and Aunt Mattie went out to Willies in {written above, between the lines: evening} Sat May2_ Fine but cold. Erskine Oxley started work. Sun May 3_ Raining steadily, a little milder, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and Alice at church. We went to Pa's for tea. �Mon May 4_ Fine and a little warmer, we went for drive to {written above and between the lines: Maple} Tue May 5_ Fine and warm, I walked out to Edgely. but got ride {written above and between the lines: home} Wed May 6_ Fine day. I went to class Uncle & Alice went to drive, Thru May 7_ Fine day. {written above and between the lines: Erskine left this a.m} Aunties at W. A. Mr and Mrs G Charlton here, Fri May {ink smudged through} 8_ Fine day. we were at home all day. A & Auntie called Sat at Mrs Bowson. {written above and between the lines: 15 turkeys hatched} Uncle and Aunt M. at Mrs Nelles, Sat May 9_ Fine day. and quiet warm, we called at Mrs Teasdales, Sun May10_ Fine day very warm, Willies also Pa's all here. I have all my summer underclothing on. Marjorie stayed Mon May 11. Fine and quiet warm, Uncle took Marjorie home also Alice and Aunt Nellie went for a drive, Tue May 12_ Fine and warm, summery weather Wed May 13_ Fine & very, Alice went to Toronto, we washed, Uncle brought Mary and the children over then they {written above and between the lines: went back while} Thur May 14_ Fine and warm, came a little shower; we took our Coal stove out & cleaned dining room, Annie here for tea Fri May15 _Fine day, and very warm. I called at Ma's, A. has a felon Sat May16 _ Fine day. very warm, the girls here in the evening. Sun May17_ Fine and very warm, I went to Fishervile, Uncle Aunt Nellie and I went to evening church, Mon May18 = Fine day extremely warm for May. came little shower. Tue May19_ Fine and warm we were at home all day, �Wed May20_ Fine& very warm, Aunt M and I walked to class, Thur May 21_ Fine and very warm, Alice came home; We went to Willies Fri May 22_ Fine and a little cooler. Pa bought a horse in the morning, Sat May 23 _ Fine & quiet cooll. Mrs Teasdale and Annie here for tea. Sun May 24 _ Came a little shower in the morning. uncle and Aunt Mattie and A, at morning ch. I went to Fisherville. Lizzie and I at evening Church Mon May 25 _ Very fine & cool. Uncle took Alice & I for a drive to R. Hill, Tue May 26 _ Rained a little in the morning. heavy thunder storm in evening Wed May 27_ Aunties and Alice went to Toronto, Mr Mason fixing pump Ma & girls here when it came a heavy thunderstorm so could not go to Prayer Meeting. Thur May 28, _: Fine day and quiet cool. We were at home {written above: Aunt M. at Willies papering. Fri May 29_ Fine and very cool. Pollie Johnston came. I went to class. Sat May 30_Fine day, and cool; I went to Toronto for a while in afternoon Sun May31_ Fine day and cool; I went to morning church; I went to Fisherville also Aunt M and Alice. I was at Ma's for tea Uncle Ante Millie and Alice went to evening Church. {written above and between the lines: Willies in the evening} Mon June {written overtop of what appears to be "May"}1st_ Fine and very warm. we were at home all day. Tue June2 _ Fine day. Pollie Johnston here. we were at home. Wed June 3_ Fine day. Pollie left at noon. Uncle got hurt. Lizzie here for tea. Uncle took me out to class. Thur June4_ Fine day. I went to Confirmation at 7.30, Fri June 5_ Fine day. Uncle & Pa at a Sale. Aunties at Mrs Troyers. �Sat June 6_ Fine but very smoky. I called at Ma's in the evening. Sun June 7_ ; Warm day. Uncle, Aunt N. & I at church. T. Farr here for tea. & Uncle drove him to Toronto rained a little in the evening Mon June 8 _ Fine day but warm. Aunt Nellie and I called at Mrs McDonalds, Tue June 9 _ Fine but warm, Aunties and A .at Mrs Teasdales. the girls here in the eve. Wed June 10 _ Fine day. Alice went to Toronto. Uncle & Aunt M. at Richmond H. I was at Prayer {written above and between the lines: M} Thur June 11_ Fine day. A & C. {written above and between the lines: had a good rain this morn early, cool,} Teasdale also Elsie &. A & L Cooper here in the evening Fri June12_ Fine day untill evening it came a shower. very cold. Sat June13_ Uncle & Aunt M drove to Toronto to look for a man. Tim Bowes raising Alice came home. Sun June 14._ Fine but dull & cold. Lizzie here for tea. Uncle, Alice & I at evg Ch Mon June 15 _ Fine and cool. I walked out to Willies. Alice & Uncle out dining. Tue June 16 _ Fine until heavy rain in the evening. Aunt Nellie & Alice up to Willcox Lake. Leddy Sheran here, Wed June17 _ Fine day, and cool, I went to Prayer M. in the evening. Thur June18 _ Fine day but cool, Mr Delamere here working. Fri June 19 _ Fine day moderately warm. We drove to Brampton. Sat Jun 20 _ Fine day a little warmer. Lizzie called in afternoon. Sun Jun 21 _ Fine but dull. I went to Fisherville. we all at Pas for tea Mon Jun 22 _ Fine day, Pa, and Uncle away & brought some cattle Tue Jun 23 _ Rained a little. Alice left on the morning car, �Wed June 24_ Very wet day. Lizzie here, too wet to go to Edgely picnic. Heard {written above and between the lines: of Daves marriage} Thur Jun 25 _ Fine day and moderately warm. Went to Miss Duncans. Fri Jun 26_ Fine day & warm. Mary and Dick Watson here. Sat Jun 27_ Fine & warm. Uncle at Guelph. We went to pic-nic Mr Keys Sun June 28 _ Fine .and cool, Mr Reives & Mr Johnsons here, also Pa's, Lizzie and I walked out to Church in the evening, Mon Jun 29_ Fine {written above and between the lines: Pa commenced haying.} & very hot, Aunties & Ma drove out to Miss Bowes. Tue Jun 30 _ Fine and very warm, rained in the evening. Wed July 1 _ Dominion Day. {written above and between the lines: Very very hot.} We went to Presbypterian Pic_nic Thur July 2 _ A little cooler. Aunties & The girls in Toronto. Fri July 3_ Rained heavily in morn then clear. Aunt M & I at {Bnds L?}, Sat Ju 4 _ FIne {written above and between the lines: David and wife here for tea.} and quit cool. Aunt Mattie & I in Toronto. Sun Ju 5 _ Aunt {written above and between the lines: had our first green peas} Nellie, Uncle & I at church. Mr Bales' also T. Farr here, Mon July 6 _ Fine {written above and between the lines: men started haying.} day, very warm, Aunt Nellie went out to Willies, Tue July 7 _ Fine & extremely hot, the girls here picking peas in eve. Wed July 8 _ Fine {written above and between the lines: Aunt Nellie came home,} day very hot, Lizzie C. and A. Mason here at Prayer M. Thur July 9 _ Fine but still hotter. Aunt N. Picking berries at Breakeys, Fri July 10 _ Fine & moderately warm. I was at Mr Teasdale for tea, �Sat July 11 _ Fine & moderately warm, came a slight shower in eve, Sun July 12 _ Fine and warm, Went to morning ch_ I went to Fisherville, I went to Pa's in the evening. Aunt M & Uncle at Willies. Mon Ju13_ Fine and very, very cool, I went picking berries to Pa's, Tue Ju 14 _ Fine & cool, Aunt Mattie and I went to Mt Pleasant Wed Ju 15 _ Fine day & very cool, picking berrys. I went to Prayer M, Thur Ju 16 _ {written above and between the lines: Aunties went for a drive in evening.} Fine day. Aunt Nellie at Aunt Lizzies. Annie & L, here in eve Fri Ju 17 _ Fine day and very cool. Our men hauling {written above and between the lines: ours finished haying.} hay at Poos in {written below and between the lines: afternoon} Sat July18 _ Dull but did not rain. Our people haying at Pas, Sun July19 _ Frightful rain fall & thunderstorm in the afternoon Mon July20 _ We had two thunder showers. The girls here in eve, Tue July 21 _ Fine here but heavy rain in Toronto, Aunt M. & I at Island Wed Ju 22 _ Lizzie brought pail new potatoes. Aunt N & girls picking berries in afternoon. �{Diarist seems to have gotten confused and is writing Jan, instead of Ju or July} �Thur Jan 23_ Fine and cool. We girls up at Mr Keys, Elsies birthday. Fri Jan 24 _ Fine and very warm, Annie had the girls for tea. Sat Jan 25 _ Very Very hot, the girls here for tea also Miss Porter {written above and between the lines: Miss Smith} Sun Jan 26 _ Quiet cool again we went to morning ch. I went to Fisherville. Pas here for tea. Some of them went to Edgely Mon Jan 27 _ Fine and cool, Aunt nellie & girls picking berries Tue Jan 28 _Fine day. & cool, I went to Prayer Meeting. Wed Jan 29 _ Fine & very warm after severe storm. We girls at Mr Teasdales. Thur Jan 30 _ Fine day. moderately warm. {written above and between the lines: Aunt N & I picked berries eve} We were at home. Fri Jan 31 _ Fine and very cool, uncle in Toronto. Mick at home poorly {Diarist is back writing the correct month.} Sat Aug 1 _ Fine day. I went to Toronto Uncle & aunt M. helping at {something illegible written at and angle at the end of the line.} Sun Aug 2 _ Went to morning church, I went to Fisherville. Thy brot Marjorie home last night. Pa here in the evening. Mon Aug 3 _ Uncle at Willies, our men at Pas. Fine and cool. Tue Aug 4 _ Raining heavily all morning. Aunt N. and Annie went to Toronto. I went to Prayer Meeting. Ma here in The evening Wed Aug 5 _ Fine but dull, and sultry. Uncle with Willie getting machine {written above and between the lines: fixed} Thur Aug 6 _ Fine day. Aunt Mattie, Marjorie and I drove to Thornhill, Fri Aug 7 _ Fine and cool. Pa's all here and hauled first barley. �Sat Aug 8 _ Fine day, finished barley here and went to Pas in the morning, at home all day, Sun Aug 9_ Raining in the morning. We were at Pa's for tea. David Smellies there. Uncle took Lizzie and I for a drive in we, Mon Aug 10 _ Men cutting spring wheat & Oats. Aunt M in Toronto, Tue Aug 11 _ Fine day, and cool Mr Gibsons called, Wed Aug 12 _ Fine day. I was at Pa's in afternoon & at Prayer M. Thur Aug 13 _ Fine day. All over at Willies thrashing Teasdale girl {written above and between the lines: called} Fri Aug 14 _ Fine day, and cool. We went to Thornhill for drive, Sat Aug 15 _ Fine day. we were at home Lizzie here in evening. Sun Aug 16 _ Fine but very hot. Uncle at Mr Homes funeral, Lizzie and I at Mrs Watsons they went to church in eve, Mon Aug 17_ Fine day, very warm. Men hauling in. Auntie home Tue Aug 18 _ Fine but warm, at home all day. Men here Wed Aug 19_ Fine and warm, Frances came out, at Prayer {written above and between the lines: Meeting} {Written below and between the lines: barns full cannout got more grain in Thur Aug 20 _ Fine and cooler. Frances at Pa's for tea. Fri Aug 21 _ Fine day and warm. F. went home. Men at Mr {written above and between the lines: Hornes Thrashing}. Sat Aug 22 _ Fine very hot and dusty. Men at Mr Blarkes Thrashing Sun Aug 23 _ Fine day and cooler. I went to Concord Church. Uncle Aunt M. & Marjorie at ch, Uncle went to see Mr White in the afternoon. Uncle and I took Marjorie home, Mon Aug 24 _ Fine day, quiet cool. Pas Thrashing. Stella Osler and Clara Leasdale here. rained at night. �Tue Aug 25 _Fine with exception of sprinkling. We thrashed. Wed Aug 26 _ Dull day but no rain. I went to Prayer Meeting, Thur Aug 27 _ Fine but quiet warm, Aunt M. and I in Toronto, Fri Aug 28 _ Rained in the afternoon. Uncle & Auntie at Mr Ellarby's, {written above and between the lines: funeral} Sat Aug 29 _ Rained steadily all day. Uncle down to Toronto on car, Sun Aug 30 _ Rained all day, very heavy at times. At Pa's in evening Mon Aug 31 _ Heavy rain in the afternoon. Aunt M. and I at Exhibition. the rest out at Willies for Plumbs. Tue Sept 1 _ Fine but dull, at home all day. everything wet. Wed Sept 2 _ Fine day very, very, close. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Sept 3 _ Fine and very, very warm, I took Parasol to Huffs Fri Sept 4 _ Fine day very hot, cool in evening. called at Pa's, Sat Sep 5 _Fine and very cool. I went out to help Mary. Dr Appelbe. Sun Sep 6_ Fine & cool. Uncle & Dr Appelbe at Church and at Pa's for tea. I went to Fisherville. Mon Sep 7_ Dull & cool. Dr left. Margaret & Alice came. Harvesting at Pas. Tue Sep8_ Fine but dull & cool. At Exhibition. Mrs Troyer & Lynda here, in the evening. finished harvest at Pa's. Wed Sep 9_Fine but very warm. Aunt M. & the girls at Ma's for tea, Thur Sep 10 _ Heavy thunder Storm. the girls left in the evening, Fri Sep 11 _ Fine day. Mick at Exhibition. Mrs Green & Lizzie Bowes called. Uncle & Aunt Mattie at Willies at eve. Sat Sep 12 _ Fine & very warm, Mr & Mrs Nightingale came for tea. �Sun Sep 13_ Very hot. Pa & Ma here for dinner. We all went there for tea, Mon S14 _ Fine & warm. They went for drive in forenoon, then to car at 510 Tue Sep 15 _ Very Very hot. cut Hungarian and pulled peas, Wed Sep 16 _ Very hot, Aunt Mattie went to Brantford. I went to Prayer Meeting. turned cool at night, Thur Sep 17 _ Rained in the morning. Lizzie here all da, Fri Sep 18 _ Fine and cooler. we were at home. Sat Sep 19 _ Fine day and cool. Men hauling in peas. Heavy frost with ice last night. Sun Sep 20 _ {written above and between the lines: heavy frost with ice last night.} Beautiful day and cool, Our people at Markham Fair {written above and between the lines: Mr Albert Farr died} at Mr Reives. Lizzie here. I went to morning church at Concord and to Fisherville. Mon Sep 21 _ Fine day, Pa & Willie helped finish hungarian Mr Gibson called also Mrs High & Miss Venevry, {written above and between the lines: to tea} Tue Sep 22 _ Fine day, at home all day, Wed Sep 23 _ Fine unill E evening a little shower, We did not go to Prayer Meeting Thur Sep 24 _ Fine day cold. Uncle and Auntie at Thornhill in {written above and between the lines: evening} Fri Sep 25 _ Fine day. I called to see Mabel Reaman. At Willies in eve. Sat Sep 26 _ Fine day. cool, I went to Mrs Leasdales for tea, Sun Sep 27 __. Fine. Uncle & I at morning ch. Willie here. We girls want to Lutheran ch. Mon Sep 28_ Very cold. I went to help decorate the ch. in afternoon Tue Sep 29_ Fine day. Uncle at Mr Muldoons funeral, Went to Harvest H. Service. Wed Sep 30 _ Fine & quite hot, Uncle at Mrs Ludfords funeral, Aunt Mattie came home. Uncle & Auntie called at Mercy Cooler. I went to {written above and between the lines: Prayer M} Thur SepOct 1 _ Fine day untill evening a little rain flies bad, �Fri Sep 2 _ I walked out to Mary's, fine and quiet warm, Sat Sep 3. Fine and warm, Willie brought me home in eve Sun Sep Oct 4 _ Fine & very warm out in blouses. Went to Morning ch; Uncle at Mr Farrs for tea. Aunt Mattie and I at {written above and between the lines: Fisherville} Mon Sep Oct 5. Fine day. Mrs Troyer & Edith here to tea. Tue Sep Oct 6. Fine day. Mr Gibson also Mrs Nellis here for tea Wed Sep Oct 7. Fine day. quiet Warm, Uncle & Auntie at Willies I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Sep Oct 8. Fine day. we were at home all day. Fri Sep Oct 9. Fine day. moderately warm, at home. Sat Sep Oct 10. Fine day, Uncle went up to Mr Bothams, {written on a slight downward angle: cleaned chamber.} Sun Sep Oct 11_ Fine day. I went to morning church at Concord and to Fisherville. all at Pa's for dinner. Willies out. Mon Sep Oct 12 _ Fine day. & warm. Aunt M. & I in Toronto, Aunt Lizzie came in the evening. Men started pulling mangels. Tue Sep Oct 13 _ Beautiful day, Aunties all at Ma's for tea. Wed Sep Oct 14 _ Fine day, Aunt Lizzie went home. Cleaned mans room clothes closets and spare room upstairs Thur Sep 15 _ {written above and between the lines: (Thanksgiving)} Fine day but dull. We went to Fair. rained in eve. Fri Sep Oct 16 _ Fine day. but dull. finished upstairs and Parlor, Sat Sep Oct 17_ Rained a little Put up Parlor stove and cleaned Pantry Sun Sep Oct 18 _ Cold and windy I went to Fisherville, & at evening ch �Mon Sep Oct 19_ Fine day. {written above and between the lines: washed & cleaned dining room,} Mr Robinson got 17 barrels apples at $1. bbl, Tue Sep Oct 20 _ Fine day & quiet warm, cleaned kitchen & ironed. Wed Sep 21 _ Fine and warm. I went to Prayer Meeting. We called {written above and between the lines: Felicia} Thur Sep 22 _ Fine but a little colder. we were at home, Fri Sep Oct 23 _ Fine day. cold, Aunt Nellie went out to Willies in eve Sat Sep Oct 24 _Fine day, heavy frost last night. could not finished roots, haul turnips untill afternoon. I went to Thornhill in eve Sun Sep Oct 25_ Fine day. cold, We went to morning church, Uncle and I at Carrville church, Mon Sep Oct 26 _ Fcold. day and Snowing. Uncle & Auntie in Toronto. we put up Coal Stove at night & light it. Tue Sep Oct 27_ Cold and quiet thick over with Snow. men at Mr Clarkes {written above and between the lines: thrashing} Wed Sep Oct 28 _ Fine and much milder. Mrs Teasdale & Annie here for tea. Auntie came home & brought Charlie {written above the usual first line: Roosters 80 cts Gobblors. $1.10 . hens $1 got turkeys} Thur Sep Oct 29_Fine & very warm, cleaned our back kitchen. Mr Robinson Fri Sep Oct 30 _ Fine & very warm, Pa, Ma, and girls here in evening Sat Sep Oct 31 _ Halloween. fine and very mild all day. Sun Nov 1 _ Fine day, and very mild. The girls Aunt M, and I at evening ch, Uncle Aunt M. & I at morning ch, I went to Fisherville. L Farr also the girls to tea. Mon Nov 2 _ Fine and very warm, I walked to Thornhill with {written above land between the lines: let our Coal Stove out,} Aunt Mattie on her way to Toronto, Tue Nov 3 _ Fine day; I called at Pa's in the afternoon �Wed Nov 4 _ Fine day, I went to Prayer Meeting. They took {written above and between the lines:Charlie home} Thur Nov 5 _ Fine day, we were at home, Auntie at W. A. Meeting Fri Nov 6 _ Fine but cold again. We light Coal Stove again Sat Nov 7_ Fine day a little milder. Lizzie here for tea Sun Nov 8_ Fine day. at morning ch. Uncle & I at Fisherville. We went out to Willies in the evening Mon Nov 9_ Fine day we were at home all day, Tue Nov 10_ Cold. Mrs & Miss Reive & Mrs Wrig ht here . Aunt Jennie, Uncle Smellie and Aunt M, {written at a slight angle and edge of page: came} Wed Nov 11_ Cold and windy Pa's called to bring pork We went over to see Annie in the evening. rained a little in eve, Thur Nov 12_ Fine and mild. we were at home all day. Dinah {written above the line: killed.} Fri Nov 13_ Fine day. we were at home. Finished ploughing Sat Nov 14_ Fine & colder, Uncle & Aunt Jennie went home in the afternoon. I went to Pa's for tea. Sun Nov 15_ Fine but very cold. I went to Fisherville. We went to evening church. Aunt Nellie at Pa's for tea. Mon Nov 16_ Raining & sleeting, trees all iced over. Mr & Mrs Watson here {written above and between the lines: all day} Tue Nov 17 _ Fina and a little warmer Uncle shot 13 pigeons. He & Aunt M {witten above and between the lines: at Edgely in eve} Wed Nov 18_ Fine but hard frozen, M Lee here, went to Prayer M Thur Nov 19_ Fine but very cold, I went to Willies came home with {witten above and between the lines: W in eve} Fri Nov 20 _ Fine and a little warmer, Armee & Lizzie here for tea. {witten above and between the lines: Mrs Welsh called.} �Sat Nov 21 _ Fine and cold. Aunties in Toronto, Sun Nov 22,_ Rained slightly all day, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at morning church. Uncle at Mr Farrs for tea. Mon Nov 23,_ Raining a little we were at home all day. Tue Nov 24,_ Fine day, but very cold, we were at home; The girls came home from Davisville. Wed Nov 25,_ Fine day, but very cold, I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Nov 26,_ Down to Zero. {written above and between the lines: some people say.} We were at home all day. Fri Nov 27,_ Fine day a little warmer. Uncle in Toronto. Aunt Nellie and I called at Mrs Charltons to see stove. Sat Nov 28th_:Fine day; Mr Frances put in our coal stove; I went to Mr Teasdales for tea. Uncle and Auntie at Willies in the evening. Mick left tonight, Sun Nov 29 _Snowing quiet fast, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Church; I went over to Pa's for tea, They came here in eve Mon Nov 30_ Fine day. Uncle helped to move Mr Farrs. Aunt N {written below and between the lines: called at Mrs Cherrys & Mrs Riddells } Tue Dec 1 _ Fine day. We were at home. quiet mild. {written below and between the lines: We went to Eckardt Concert in the evening.} Wed Dec 2 _ Snowed a little in the morning. We killed our pigs 4 _and had a fine day. Thur Dec 3_ Fine day. Made Standing pies. Aunties at W. A. Meeting & Mrs Nelles for tea. Lizzie here, Fri Dec 4 _ Snowing a little again. Uncle got Coal. Sat Dec 5 _ Snowing in the morning. We went out to Willies in the sleigh in the afternoon Sun Dec 6 _ Uncle and Aunties went to morning {written above and between the lines: Up to Chapmans in eve,} Church in the cutter. I went to Fisherville �Mon Dec 7 _ Fine day. Mr Golland died. Uncle and Auntie at Willie for a while in the afternoon. Went up to Mrs Gollands in {written above and between the lines: eve } Tue Dec 8 _Fine day with exception of light snow. Uncle and Auntie at funeral. I walked to Thornhill in the afternoon for a parcel of wool. Wed Dec 9 _ Snowing a little all day. We were at home, Thur Dec 10 _ Fine day but cold, we went to Thornhill in the big sleigh, then out to Willies. Fri Dec 11 _ Fine day but cold and windy, Annie and Lizzie here for tea, Uncle and I at Mr Baxters Party Sat Dec 12 _ Snowing heavily all day, a great debth. Uncle and I went over to Pa's for tea, came rain at night taking most of the snow off. Sun Dec 13 _ Turning extremely cold and a very high wind, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at morning Church,I went to Fisherville. Mon Dec 14 _ Fine day verry, verry cold, Willies all here for dinner. Tue Dec 15 _ Fine but cold, I went to Toronto with Annie, Wed Dec 16 _ Fine day with exception of a squawl of snow in the afternoon. I went to Thornhill and our people at Mr Teasdales funeral. Thur Dec 17 _ Fine and much milder, Pa's butchering, we were all over. Fri Dec 18 _ Fine day and moderately warm, Sat Dec 19 _ Peter Huff fixing pump. very mild, and I walked down to Johnstons _ at Pa's skating & for tea. Sun Dec 20th _ Snowing and quiet wet. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at evening Church. Mon Dec 21 _ Fine day, and moderately cold. Annie called in this afternoon. Tue Dec 22 _ Fine day but a little colder, we went over to Willies butchering. Wed Dec 23 _ Fine day and milder, Uncle in Toronto at Conservation Convention. Aunt Mattie and I out helping to decorate the church. �Thur Dec 24 _ Fine day, very mild and sloppy, Aunt Mattie and I helping to decorate, Uncle came out for us we had tea at Mrs Nelles. Fri Dec 25 _ | Christmas Day. | We were all over at Pa's. cold day. Sat Dec 26 _ Verry cold. about 12 below zero this morning {written above and between the lines: I put on my heavy undervest,} I went to the skating Rink at night, Sun Dec 27 _ Storming a little all day, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at morning Church. I was at home all day, Mon Dec 28th _ Fine but extremely cold, Mick here. I went down to Miss Johnstons in the afternoon. Annie called. Uncle at Lodge and Supper, Tue Dec 29th _ Snowing a little and milder, Pa, Ma, Annie and Lizzie Uncle and Aunties at Willies for tea, Annie and Lizzie here for a while. Wed Dec 30th _ : Fine day, Annie and I went to see Mabel Heaman, I had tea at Pa's and went to Prayer M Thur Dec 31st _A little stormy. Electioneers' calling, I went to the store in the evening. 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Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Cover page of the diary.} 1902 and 1903 84-PAGE EXERCISE BOOK Name M. A. Cooper. Concord. {An image is drawn in a square box, with a dotted line above and below the box. The image is of a corner of a downtown or city centre. On the street there are horse-and-buggies, and four TTC cars on tracks. There is a line-up of people around the block outside a building that reads: "Carpets & House Furnishing" and "The T. Eaton Co. Limited".} Canada's Greatest Store The T. EATON Co. LIMITED. Yonge St., 190, 192, 196, 198, 200 Queen Street West, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 James St., 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 Albert Street, 15, 17 and 19 {On the right side of the list of addresses is a curly bracket pointing right} All Under One Roof Main Entrance -- BUYING OFFICES : 7 Warwick Lane and Warwick Square, LONDON, ENG. 190 YONGE ST., TORONTO, ONT. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 6 St Andrews {Written at the top left corner, in blue} {Rest of the page is left blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1902 Wed Jan 1st New Years Day, Fine day, and quiet mild, very little snow, but quiet a number of cutters out. Thurs Jan 2nd Fine day and mild, sold the pigs, mine sold for $5. Fri Jan 3rd Fine day, we were at home all-day. Sat Jan 4th Fine and much colder, Uncle took aunt Mattie out to call on Mrs Gibson, Sun Jan 5th Fine day, quiet mild, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Church, I went to Fisherville, and we were all at Willie's for tea, Mon Jan 6th Fine day. Mr and Mrs Keys also Mr and Mrs Keller and family here for tea, Tue Jan 7th Fine day, I got my new blouse home, We went We went out to John Books to tea, Wed Jan 8th Snowed very wet all afternoon, Eleiu Frisdalu and Armie Guoper here for tea. Uncle brought Margaret Brooks out. We went to Prayer meeting. fine evening. Thurs Jan 9th Fine and mild, Sleighing quiet good, now again. We went for a sleigh ride down to Mrs Johnsons then Aunt Nellie and M. stayed at Pa's for tea, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Read 1902 1903 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Jan 10th_ Fine day very mild, aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, I retrieved on the evening car, Sat Jan 11th Very stormy in the afternoon, Uncle and I went to Richmond Hill in the afternoon, Sun Jan 12th_ Very cold and stormy, We went to Church in the evening. quiet a debth of snow, Mon Jan 13th ,, _Fine but but continued cold, Pa's are thrashing, Tue Jan 14th._ {name?} finished thrashing. Aunt Nellie went down to have tea at Mrs Troyers, Uncle and I went for her in the evening. Wed Jan 15.th Fine day and quiet mild. Election day, Mr T. F. Wallace defeated by ~ Aunt Nellie went to call at tries Duncans. I went out to a Carnival in a load in the evening. Thurs Jan 16th. :Fine day turning colder, the sleighing good. Fri Jn 17th. : Beautiful, clear, frosty day. I walked to Thornhill in the afternoon. Sat Jan"th18_ Fine and very mild, I went down to Johnsons in the afternoon. Lizzie here for tea, Uncle at Thornhill in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Jan 19th._ Beautiful, clear, frosty day, Uncle and I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I went to Thornhill in the evening. Mon Jan20th Fine stay, moderately cold, I went up to Marys for a while in the afternoon. Uncle finished hauling his wood. Tue Jan 21st._ Fine morning, both rather stormy in the afternoon we were at home. Wed Jan 22nd Very stormy snowed and drifted all last night and today, Thurs Jan 23rd. Fine day, but snow very deep road not open until about 4. O'clock, about 14 inches of snow the greatest storm in a quarter of century with the exception that being Dec, 1898, Fri Dec Jan 24 th.~ Fine day, quiet mild. Mr. Alf. Kellers sale, Sat Dec 25 Th, _ Fine and mild, Uncle and I at Barrsills mill in the morning then brought Mary and the children down, then took them home at night Sun Dec Jan 26th Snowing in the morning, then turned to rain misting and dull all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Jan 27th_: Fine day, turning colder, Hillie and Thomas here cutting feed, Tue Jan 28. Fine day, we were at home. Uncle in Toronto. Wed Jan 29. Fine day, Mr. Jacksons hauling the hay. Aunt Nellie went to Toronto. Uncle took me out to the Band Carnival. Our hens started laying. Thurs Jan 30 Fine day, Aunties came home. They went to W.A. meeting at Mrs Gibsons.. Fri Jan 31. Fine day untill evening it came a little snow. I went up to Mr Smellies wiith a party. Sat Feb . 1. Very mild day, I went out with the Fisherville sleigh load to the afternoon Carnival. Sun Feb 2. Very stormy day. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Mr Farre for dinner., they had a dreadful time coming home. Feb. 3. Very stormy, snowing and blowing all day, the roads blocked. Tue Feb 4._ Fine day but very cold. the men are digging out this road. we are going through the field, but the lane is not very deep yet. Willie here for dinner. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Feb 5.Th Fine day but still cold, Aunt Mattie and I went out to Thornhill in the sleigh for a drive, I went over to Pa's for a while. Aunties at home. Uncle and I went to WIllie's in the evening. Thurs Feb 6th. Milder, snowing a little, I went up to Mr. Keys. stayed tea. Cecil brought me home. Fri Feb 7th. Very windy and blowing snow. We went up to Sherwood for a drive to look for thrashers. Sat Feb. 8th Stormy again but not quiet as bad as usual, We went over to Pa's for tea. Sun Feb 9 - Very stormy day, the roads filled in again. our people did not get out to church. I went across the field to Pa's, Elsie and Cecil there Mon Feb 10. Fine day, pretty cold, We went out to the Social at Mrs Gibsons, collection at table to 20.60 Tue Feb 11. Fine in the morning, the wind getting up storming in the afternoon. Wed Feb 12. Very cold, and drifting, Uncle and I took Aunt Mattie out to meet the Car, Uncle and T. Farr away in afternoon the latter there for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thurs Feb 13_ Blowing and drifting again. Pa, here for dinner. We went down in the sleigh called at Pooles' and up to Willie's. Fri Feb 14. Fine day. beautiful, clear and sunshiny, the first real fine day, for some time. Annie Teasdale here for tea. Sat Feb 15. Fine day, thawing a good deal, Uncle brought Mary and the children down. Willie here for tea. Sun Feb 16. Fine day, beautiful and mild. I went to Fisherville, and we all went to Thornhill. Mon Feb 17. Fine day, still mild. Thomas and George. Poole here for cutting wood. roads getting bad Tue Feb. 18. Very cold. Uncle and I up at Mr Keys to the gathering and presentation. Aunt Nellie kept Marjorie and Charlie. Fri Feb 19. Fine but very cold, Uncle took me to the Carnival. Sat Feb 20. Fine day, much warmer; Thawing and working water run, I called at Marys and Mas. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Feb. 21st Fine day, warm and thawing, roads very bad, the horses cut nut. Aunt Jemmies and Aunt Mattie came. Sat Feb 22.nd Fine and very warm. thawing very much, the fields are wearing bare. Uncle took us nut in the sleigh. Aunt J. and N. at marys, Aunt Mattie at Mr whites collecting , Mr Farrs called. Sun Feb 23rd, Beautiful day. very mild and taking the snow. Pa's all here for tea. Willie's had Charles Wycliffe chistened the morning. I was at church. Mon Feb 24th. Rained a little then came out fine. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Thornhill, Made a road up to the corner, and drove down our lane. We cut our marmalade in the evening. Tue Feb 25. Fine day, beautiful and mild. I went to Toronto, seen Mrs Wallbridge, Fine and Sara Farr here for tea. Wed Feb 26. Fine day snow nicely. roads are getting a little better. We were all at home. pretty dirty. Thurs Feb 27. Fine day. the snow going nicely. Uncle and Aunt Mattie wwent to Mr. Alfred Farrs, very dirty and slushy, but no deep water. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Feb 28. Raining all day, snow and water going nicely, the water over the road, at home all day, bigger rut Sat Mar 1. Fine afternoon, Uncle drove me to call at Mary, Watsons in the afternoon. Sun Mar 2. Raining a little. Uncle and aunt Mattie at morning church. at home the rest of day. Muddy, and wet, but the roads are better. Mm Mar 3_ Fine day. Uncle brought Mr and Mrs Watsons also Pa's all here for tea. Uncle brought {illegible} Tue Mar 4. Uncle helping to pack Mr Alfred Heffers cars, I was at Mrs {name} learning to do pointe lace. I fanr called in evening. The car left at {full name?}, a little colder, Wed Mar 5. Fine day. I was at a quilting at {illegible} Reanians. Thurs Mar 6. Fine, thawing pretty muddy, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr Farro to meet Mr Andersons. George Morse and Clyde Berry, landed at 9:30_ </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Mar 7th. Fine day, muddy, but snow ready all gone, Uncle helped to bring machine. Mr Bermett called Mrs Teasdale and Armie also Mr fins Audersons and Tom Farr here for tea, Sat Mar 8th, Fine in morning, It came a little snow in the afternoon and evening. Mr Gibson called. Sun Mar 9th. Fine mild day, the freeh snow ready all gone. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at church. I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Mon Mar 10th. Fine day, we are thrashing. Tue Mar 11th Raining at intervals. Our people finished thrashing about nine O'clock. Aunt Jermie and Aunt Nellie went down on the 4'Oclock Wed Mar 12. Raining a little, Uncle helped thrashers away. Tom Farr brought Mum's Bottoms out in evening. Thurs Mar 12. Fine day, a little windy. Uncle turun at Mr. Brealesy to pee the wind stacker. Morres tell Fri Mar 13. Fine warm day, Uncle took Auntie out to finish collecting, Roads getting a little dry. We went out to Lenten Service, Robins, grey bride here but I have not seen them </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Mar 15. Fine but a little colder, Lizzie here in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Gibson here for tea. Sun Mar 16. Rained a little in the morning. We went out to church in the evening. Miss Duncan died, Mon Mar 17 Fine but decidely colder. thawed very little Lizzie here to stay all night. Auntie and I called at Miss Duncans. Tue Mar 18. Fine day, but still cold. they took Mrs Charlton, down to Mrs Masons, Uncle down in Toronto at night. Wed Mar 19. Miss Duncan buried, quiet cold, and frozen clear. I went to Prayer meeting in the evening. Thurs Mar 20 Fine day, Aunt Mattie and I over Ma's quilting all day. Fri Mar 21. Fine and very mild the roads are beautiful and dry. Aunt Nellie came home in the afternoon. Uncle and I at Mr Forbes' Party, Sat Mar 22. Fine and very warm, we planted onions, I went up to Mary for tea, Maud Blank and Armie called in the evening. Mick here to hire. Started to use green onions </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Mar 23. Beautiful day, the roads are very dusty. Uncle and Auntie at morning church, Aunt Mattie & I at Fishervile, Uncle and Aunt Mattie and I at evening service. Mon Mar 24. Fine and warm, I was at Pa's in evening then Aunties and I at Willie's, We planted lettuce seed. Tue Mar 25. Fine and warm, our first turkey layed, We cleaned our Cellar and Chamber. Mick stayed work this morning. Pa's started seeding. Wed Mar 26. Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, I went {written in between lines} Our men started seeding. layed. {written below} to Prayer Meeting in the evening, second Turkey Thurs Mar 27. Fine day, very warm, men seeding, I brought Mary and the children down. Fri Mar 28. Good Friday. we were at Pa's for dinner, had Turkey and Plumb Pudding, Rained heavily at night, I was invited to a party at Mr Janes but too wet, Sat Mar 29. Rained, nearly all day, We took our stove out, all seeding stopped. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Easter Sunday Sun Mar 30th Fine day. untill it came a very heavy rain late in the afternoon, Uncle and Auntie at morning Church, I went to Fisherville, in the rain Mon Mar 31st. Fine but cold, We papered the spare room up stairs, very wet in the evening. Tue Apr 1st, Fine but very cold, Uncle helping to move Mrs Watson, We papered our room. Prayer meeting in eve Wed Apr 2nd, Fine but cold, We finished upstairs, Uncle was in Toronto, I went to a party at Susie Gallanough Thurs Apr 3rd. Fine day, but cold, Aunties at W. A. meeting, I went over to Pa's for milk. the Colt hitched Fri Apr 4. Fine and a little warmer, Mr and Miss Farr and Lily here for tea, Sat Apr 5. Fine day, no seeding this week untill they cultivated a little, this afternoon, We went to Mrs Troyers in the evening. Sun Apr 6. Fine day, a little chilly, Uncle , Aunt Mattie and I at church, I went to Fisherville Ma, Annie and Lizzie here for tea, Uncle down to see Mr Bales. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Apr 7th. Raining in the afternoon, we cleaned pantry and Cupboards, Annie called in the afternoon, Tue Apr 8th. Raning in the evening, We papered our kitchen ceiling. and cleaned in the men doing a little seeding. Wed Apr 9th. Raining all day, Roads very muddy, men knocked off seeding for the rest of week seeding. Mr Wilkinson and Cousin Mercy here for tea, I went to Prayer Meeting, Thurs Apr 10th, Came a shower, Aunt Nellie up at Mary's for tea. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in evening. Apr 11th. Rained a little, Uncle brought, Marjorie and Charlie down in the morning, and Mary came down for tea, No seeding this week Apr 12. Raining at intervals and hailing, the men raking the yard, and drawing out Locusts, I went to the Store in the evening. Apr 13. Dull and cool, Uncle and Aunties out at church, I went to Fisherville, Uncle and Aunt Mattie went down to Mrs Troyers, Mr Baldwin died this morning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon apr 14. Fine but cold, Uncle drove Mrs Troyers down to Toronto, Aunt Mattie went down to Town. Tue Apr 15. Fine and much warmer, Uncle is driving Mr Sr John around, (J.C) Mr Horne pruning trees. Wed Apr 16. Fine and Warm, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Richmond hill and called at Mrs McElroys, I went to Prayer Meeting. M Thurs Apr 17, Fine and quiet warm; I walked out to Thornhill and called at Mary Watsons, Uncle out in the evening, we have (3C) Fri Apr 18. Fine day at home, Marjorie and Charlie stayed here while Mary went to town. Sat Apr 19. Fine day. Aunt Mattie came home on the afternoon car. Sun Apr 20. Fine day and warm, Uncle and I at Fisherville in the afternoon, and Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at evening church. Aunt Mattie at Pa's in evening . Mrs Charlton died. Mon Apr 21. We took paper off the parlor and got the new paper on. We set our two young turkeys </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Apr 22 - Fine but extremely hot and high wind. put the border on the parlor and cleaned it. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at the funeral. The girls here in the afternoon. Wed Apr 23 - Much cooler. We finished cleaning, I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thur Apr 24 - Fine day, We were at home all day, until evening I went up to Mary's Fri Apr 25 - Rained heavily at night, our men finished seeding, this afternoon. Sat Apr 26 - Raining all morning and a very high wind in the afternoon, Tom Farr here for a while. Sun Apr 27. We had our Turkey. Pa's also Willies and Elsie Tisdale here for dinner. I went over to the Methodists in morn. Mon Apr 28 - Fine and quiet warm, Uncle and I went for a drive in the evening. Tue Apr 29 - Cooler and rained heavily in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Apr 30th_ Fine but cold, Elsie Tisdale and Annie Cooper here for a while in the afternoon. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur May 1. Fine and a little warmer, Uncle out at Mr Gallanoughs Sale. Aunties out at the W. A. {Women's Auxiliary} Meeting. Mary and George Chapman here for tea. Fri May 2,. Dull and cold, raining in the evening. Will Riddell here patching the roof. Sat May 3. Fine and warmer, Aunt Mattie called over at Pa's, in the afternoon. At Marys in eve. Sun May 4. Rained a little. We went to Church I went to Fisherville, Jennie Clark and Lizzie here in the evening. Mon May 5. Fine and warm, had our lawn cut the first time; Uncle and Aunt Nellie out for a drive, I called up at Marys in the evening. Tue May 6_ Uncle planted Mangels, rained in the afternoon and cold. Wed May 7. Fine but cold, I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur May 8th_ Fine day, but cold, We were at home. in the evening. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Bowens'. Fri May 9th. Fine but dull and cold, We were at home. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went for a drive. Sat May 10. Fine but cold. very heavy frost last night. See 1/4 of an inch thick. Aunt Mattie and I called at Felicias and Mary Watsons_ Tom Farr here for tea Sun May 11. Fine and slightly warmer, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr Revies, Aunt Nellie at Morning Church. I went to Fisherville Mon May 12. Fine and warm but dull, Men started manure hauling, Aunties went up to Willies, Charlie has convulsions. 7 Uncle and Willie went up for the Doctor Tue. May 13. Fine and a little warmer. I went up to see Charlie. _ Uncle and I down at Mr Johnsons in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed May 14. Fine day. Mrs Troyer here to spend the day. Auntie and Uncle brought Marjorie down. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur May 15_ Fine day. Aunt Mattie came home from Willies. I went to the raising at Mr Fishers. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at a Meeting at the Church about the pic nic. Girls called. {Above the word "called" it reads "at 1".} Fri May 16._ Fine and warmer, Mrs Albert Farr and Tom here for tea. Sat May 17__ Fine day, Annie and I were down at Mr Teasdales, Lizzie here for tea. Sun May 18_ Fine but dull, I went to Fisherville. They took Marjorie home. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at evening Church. Mon May 19_ Very. Very, hot, Uncle and Tom Farr in Toronto, We made dandelion wine and went up to Willies in evening. Tue May 20_ Fine after a shower in the morning, Uncle brough, Dick and Mary Watson out to spend the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed May 21st - Fine day, we took our Coal stove out and cleaned the Room. Thur May 22. Finished cleaning the upstairs down, Very hot. Mr Huff out fixing the pumps, heavy thunder storm at night. Fri May 23 - Very hot and sultry. Men are cleaning The Cistern out, came a thunder storm at night. I was at Pa's in the afternoon. Sat May 24 - Very warm, and showery, we went over to Pa's in the evening. We had 41 turkeys hatched out and 38 living now. Sun May 25 - Dull and warm Uncle and Aunties went to church, I went to did not go to Fisherville as it looked like rain. Vermer Cook came home with thaw and Annie and Lizzie here. Uncle, Lizzie and I went to evening service. Mon May 26 Fine and warm we were at home. Tue May 27 - Turned quiet cold, Men working on the roads. Wed May 28 - Very cold, Aunt Nellie and I in Toronto in the afternoon. I went to Prayer Meeting. Mr John Milne here all night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur May 29_ Election Day. Mr St John in with over 400 Majority. Cold, and a frost with ice last night. I called at Pa's in the evening. (C.T. away. Fri May 30_ A little warmer, Uncle went out for Lily Farr. fine day, Sat May 31_ Fine day, Aunt Mattie and I up at Marys in the evening. Lily went to Thornhill. Sun June 1. Fine but very hot, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and {between the lines it reads: Peace in S. Africa declared} I went to church I went to Fisherville. Ma, Mary, and the children here for tea. Mon June 2, Fine but very warm. Uncle helping at {between the lines it reads: We have only 24 turkeys.} Tom Bowes. Mr and Mrs Gibson called in the evening. Aunt Nellie called at Miss Thomas. Tue June 3_ Fine but still warm, came a shower. in the afternoon. I went to Prayer Meeting Wed June 4_ Uncle at Bowes' he and Auntie went for a drive in the evening. Annie and Clara Teasdale here for tea. Thur June 5, {it appears the number 2 was originally written, then corrected to read 5} Fine day. We I were at home. Day of Mrs Charltons Sale. Aunties at W. A. Meeting at Mrs Gibsons. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri June 6th_ Fine day, but cool, Aunt Mattie went to Toronto, I went up to Mary's in evening Sat June 7_ Fine day. Tom Farr here for tea. Sun June 8_ Fine but very cool and windy. We went to Morning Church, I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Mon June 9_ Fine day and, Mr and Mrs Gibson called also T. Farr. Aunt Mattie came home on the evening Car. Tue June 10th_ Fine and cool, Uncle and Mr McKenzies raising. Wed June 11th_ Fine day but cold, I went to Prayer Meeting Thur June 12_ Fine day, and a little warmer. Fri June 13_ Fine and warmer. Doctor Minnie, Jimmy and Arthur Appelbe came on the evening train. Sat June 14_ Fine and warm. Uncle took the Doctor up to Maple, Dr Sisley's. Sun June 15_ Fine and extremely warm. Mr & Mrs Reive, also Kathleen, and Pa's family here to spend the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon June 16_ Raining in the morning. Aunt Lizzie came, They all went over to Pa's to spend the day.__ Tue June 17_ Fine day, and cool, The Appelbe's came back here, Mary and the children called, Aunt Lizzie went home in the evening. Wed June 18_ Fine day, Annie and Lizzie here. Uncle at Mr Jacksons raising, He took Minnie and Aunt Nellie for drive Thur June 19 Fine and quiet {quite} warm, Uncle, Aunt Nellie the Doctor and Minnie all drove out to Markham Village for the afternoon. I went to Prayer Meeting. Fri June 20_ Fine day, but a little showery in the evening. We all went out to Pic Nic. Sat June 21_ Raining in the morning. The Appelbes left on the morning train, Uncle went up to Mr Bothams, Aunt Mattie and I went up to Marys in the evening it is quiet cold, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun June 22 - Fine but dull and cold. I went to Fisherville, and we walked out to evening church. Mon June 23 - Fine but dull, Aunt Mattie went down to bring Aunt Rosetta up, Miss Pages called, the day of Elia {Picked} Tue June 24 - Fine but rather dull, Aunt Mattie {"Had green peas" written in between lines} and Uncle out at the Moon's Supper. Wed Jun 25 - Rained heavily in the afternoon and evening - Thur June 26 -Fine but very windy, Jennie Green and Reata Cooke, here, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Thornhill in the evening, Aunt Rosetta, Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in the evening (Coronation Postponed) Fri June 27 - Fine and a little warmer, Uncle at Mr Whites moving a farm, I went to Mr Teasdales, Aunt Mattie and Aunt Rosetta at Ma's for tea, Lizzie finished her Exam, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat June 28_ Fine day, Uncle at a raising down the 2nd Mrs Dean and Major, also Ma, and Lizzie here. Sun June 29_ Rained heavily all morning, did not go to Church, In the evening. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went, fine evening. Mon June 30th_ Raining heavily most of the day, at home. Tue July 1_ "Dominion Day" Fine day, Uncle, Aunt Mattie, and I went up to Maple Pic-nic, the girls here picking peas in evening. Wed July 2_ Fine and quiet warm. Aunt Kate also, Katie and Irene Chapman here. We went up to call at Mary's in the afternoon Thur July 3_ Rained heavily last night, fine today_ Aunties went to W. A. Meeting at John Cooks, Aunt still here, they brought little Alice home. Fri July 4_ Fine but warmer, Mr and Mrs Gibson called. Aunt went home, also little Alice Sat July x5_ Extremely warm, and very heavy thunder and lightning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed July x9_ Dull and showery, day of the Sunday. S. Pic-nic to Bonds Lake. I went to Prayer Meeting, and Auntie over at Pas. Thur July 20 10_ Fine day, and cool, Mary and the children here all day. We went up there in the evening. Fri July 21 11_ Fine day, and still cool. Mr Mrs and Miss Gibson here for tea. Sat July 22 12_ Fine but warmer. Aunt Mattie and {between the lines it reads: Men cut first hay.} I walked out to Mrs Deans for tea. Sun July 23 13_ Fine but extremely warm. Aunt M and I at Mary Watsons for tea. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and Annie went down to the Firemen's funeral. {The diary entries continue on the next half page. It appears the diarist made an error in the dates for this part of July and has been attempting to make corrections.} Sun July x6th_ Fine but very warm. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning Church. Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at evening Church Mon July x7th_ Fine morning but very hot, rained very heavily in the afternoon. Margaret and Alice here, ; Uncle brought Marjorie Tue July x8_ Very hot, the girls left, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon July 14_ Fine day, but very warm, rained in evening Tue July 15_ Fine and moderately warm. Uncle and myself {there is a smudge and scribble underneath the word "myself". It is unclear what was previously written.} went for a drive. Aunt Nellie at Mrs Teasdales for tea. Wed July 16_ Fine day, men haying, but it came a heavy rain at night. Aunt Nellie in Toronto fo the afternoon. Thur July 17_ Fine day, but no haying. I went over to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Fri July 18_ Fine and quiet warm. George Fisher here in the afternoon haying Sat July 19_ Rained heavily most of the day. We were at home. We used green apples Sun July 20_ Rained at intervals all day, and very heavy in the evening. We went to Church Mon July 21_ Rained most of the day; Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Thornhill in the morning, Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in evening. Tue July 22_ Fine and quiet warm. Men doing a little at the hay in the afternoon. Jennie Phillips and Elsie Tisdale here for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed July 23_ Came a thunder shower. G. Fisher here in the morning. Aunties also Annie and Lizzie, at Munro Park and Hanlans Point. T. Farr here for tea. Thur July 24_ Fine day, but threatening. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Uncle and Aunt Mattie out for a drive. Aunt Nellie out picking berries, got 4qts 1pt. Fri July 25_ Fine day and warm. G. Fisher here. Aunt Mattie and I at Mrs Troyers in eve. Sat July 26_ Fine but hot until about four it came a thunderstorm, Sun July 27_ Very warm. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Church. Heavy thunderstorm in afternoon Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in the evening Mon July 28_ Very warm clearing. Lizzie here all day. Tue July 29_ Fine but warm. Our men haying alone. T. Farr here for tea. WedJuly 30_ Fine and warm. T. Farr here helping to finish haying. I went to Prayer Meeting. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur July 31st_ Fine but warm, men started harvest but broke the machine in the afternoon. Frankie Morse came out on the noon car. Fri Aug 1st._ Fine after a heavy rain last night. Aunt N. and Uncle called on Mrs {Crops?}. Aunt Nellie, Frankie and I out picking berries. F. and I at Pa's in the evening. Sat Aug 2_ Fine but warm, Lizzie here for tea and Annie in the evening. Uncle broke machine Sun Aug 3._ Fine but threatening rain. We were all at Pa's for to spend the day. Mon Aug 4_ Fine day. "Civic Holiday" Mary and the children also Ma here. Tue Aug 5_ Rained in the afternoon. Frankie and I over at Ma's for tea. Wed Aug 6_ Fine day. The girls also Frankie and I up at Mary's for tea and then came down to Prayer Meeting. Thur Aug 7_ Frankie went home in the morning We were at home. Fri Aug 8_ Fine day but rained last night. Uncle and I out at Thornhill in the evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Aug 9th_ Fine day, the men at Mr Horne's thrashing I went to Maple on the eve. train Sun Aug 10_ Rained heavily in the morning. We {between the lines it reads: F. N. died.} went to Church. at Mr Keys for tea Mon Aug 11_ Fine day and quiet cool. I was at Mr Knights for tea. and home in the evening. Aunties away picking berries Tue Aug 12_ Fine day. the men all here working Aunt Nellie and the girls picking berries Maud Troyer called in the evening. Wed Aug 13_ Fine day, the men over at Pa's, Aunt Mattie went up for Marjorie. Thur Aug 14_ Fine day. We took Marjorie home. Fri Aug 15_ Fine and cool. Aunt Nellie and I picking berries. the girls and I at Mr Leasdales for tea. We got word of Florence Nightingales death. Sat Aug 16_ Fine day. The men finished cutting at Pa's also here. Aunt Nellie and I at Mary Watsons for tea. Maud Ward died. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> quiet a heavy white frost last night. {This sentence was written at the top of the page, lighter than the rest of the diary entries.} Fri Aug 5_ The men all here. Annie and Lizzie here for dinner. Ma came home. Sat Aug Sept 6_ Fine day. the men all finished harvest here all but the {king? This word was written on top of a previous word, which was scratched out. It is unclear what the original word was.}. Grant left Pa's. Sun Aug Sept 7_ Fine day. "Concord Church Opening" The Rev. Mr Starr preached. I stayed dinner at Pa's_ Willie Farrs' and two gentlemen here for tea. I went to Church in the evening. Mon Aug Sept 8_ Fine day. We went to the lecture over at the Church. Tue Aug Sept 9_ Rained nearly all day. Willie & Mary also Uncle at the Exhibition. We kept the children. Wed Aug Sept 10_ Fine day. Mary came for the children. Mr and Mrs Thomas Nightingale and Gertrud came. Tom Farr here for tea. Wed Thur Aug Sept 11_ Fine day. Mr Nightingales left. Annie and Lizzie here for a while in the afternoon Fri Aug Sept 12_ Rained nearly all day. Mick went away to the Exhibition. Sat Aug 13_ Fine day. but cold. Aunt Mattie and I went out to call at Mr Gibsons. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Aug Sept 14_ Fine but cold. Pa's family also Willies here to spend the day. Mon Aug Sept 15_ Fine day. We were at home all day. Tue Aug Sept 16_ Fine day. Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, went up to Alices. went to the Princess in the evening. "Princess Chic." Wed Aug Sept 17_ Fine day. We were at Alices all day. Thur Aug Sept 18_ Fine day. we were down town in the morning, and I came home on 4. O'clock car Mrs McElroy here also Ma, for tea. Fri Aug Sept 19-- Dull day. Mrs McElroy went home on the evening car. Sat Aug Sept 20_ Fine day. Aunt Nellie and I over at Ma's, the Miss Bells there with camera. Sun Aug Sept 21_ Fine day very warm. I went to Fisherville then we went out to evening Church. Mon Aug Sept 22_ Fine day, summer heat, the men finished thrashing at Mr Horne's. We picked elder berries; I went up to Marys for a while in the afternoon. Uncle and I went for a drive in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Aug Sept 23_ Fine and very warm, Peter Huff her fixing the pump. we put up a little box stove. Wed Aug Sept 24_ Fine but decidedly colder, and windy, picked our St Lawrence Apples. Lizzie here for tea. Thur Aug Sept 25_ Very cold and windy I was up at Mary's all day. Went to Harvest Thanksgiving Service. it rained a little. Fri Aug Sept 26_ Threatening rain. Lizzie called in morning Sat Aug 27_ Dull day, rained heavily at night, I called over at Ma's in the afternoon. Sun Aug Sept 28_ Rained all morning. Uncle and I went to Fisherville Thanksgiving Service in the afternoon, and at Thornhill in eve Mon Aug Sept 29_ Fine day. Uncle away for wood in the afternoon and "brot" Marjorie Tue Aug Sept 30 -- Dull and raining in the afternoon Wed Oct 1 -- Fine but cold and very windy.. Aunt Mattie came home from Toronto. Uncle and I went to Fisherville Harvest Home, it was a very good entertainment. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Oct 2_ Fine day. Aunties at W.A. Meeting. Mary and the children here for tea. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Fri Oct 3_ Fine day. I went down to Mr Teasdales for tea. Aunt Nellie and Uncle at Mr Fred Farrs for tea. Sat Oct 4_ Fine day. Lizzie called in the afternoon We were over at Pa's in the evening. Sun Oct 5_ Rained very heavily in the afternoon and evening. Uncle and Aunties at Morning Church. Fire in house first time Mon Oct 6_ Dull and cold. Mrs Milne here to spend the day. Tue Oct 7_ Fine day, untill evening it rained heavily. Aunties up at Willies. Wed Oct 8_ Fine day. but a little colder. Elsie Tisdale came, she and I over at Pa's in the evening. Uncle and Aunt Mattie up at Richmond Hill Church Opening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Oct 9th_ Fine but very cold, Elsie and I went up to Mrs Charltons to a quilting. Fri Oct 10_ Fine day heavy frost with ice last {above the word "last" it reads: the frost ice} night. Elsie left. Uncle up at Schombery Fair Sat Oct 11_ Fine day much warmer. Elsie Tisdale and Elmore Reaman here for two bags of Nuts, Aunt Mattie and I walked out to Thornhill. Earnie Parkinson buried. Auntie brot Mary. Sun Oct 12. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Church Very dull day, but did not rain untill evening. Willies also Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Mon Oct 13_ Cleaned back stairs and the Clothes Closets, damp, squawly day. Tue Oct 14_ Fine day, the men commenced of roots. We cleaned upstairs. T. Farr here. Wed Oct 15_ Fine day. we washed and did general work Aunties walked to Thornhill in the afternoon I went to Pas, he has a boil on his arm, Ma took her turkeys to Toronto and got fifteen cents a pound. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Oct 16 - Fine day, Thanksgiving Day, and Woodbridge Fair. Aunt Nellie up at Bradford to spend the day (cleaned pantry Fri Oct 17 - Fine day. We cleaned, spare bedroom parlor and dining room. Sat Oct 18 - Wet day. We cleaned our kitchen. I went over to Pa's for tea. Sun Oct 19 - Fine mask of the day, just a little shower. We went to Fisherville. Uncle and Aunt Nellie and I. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went to Thornhill in the every Mon Oct 1920 Fine day. With exception of showers. Pa's came over for apples. Tue Oct 21 Fine day, men nearly through roots, the firls here for a while in the afternoon. Mary and the children here for tea. Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in the evening. Wed Oct 29 - Fine day. Aunties in Toronto. Aunt Mattie remained. We finished picking apples. 10 {?} as well as boxes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Oct 23,_ Fine day but cold. Started of our {Mat?} men finished roots. I went to Prayer Meeting Fri Oct 24 {the number 24 was written over the number 23}_ Fine day, a little wrmer. Mrs Leasdale and Annie, also Mrs Troyer here for tea. Sat Oct 25 {the number 25 was written over the number 24}_ Fine and warm. Aunt Mattie out I came home in the afternoon. Mon {this word was written in bold over the word Sun} Oct 26 27_ Fine day but cold.We killed our turkeys sold. for 11. cts. to Mr Johnson. Mon Sun Oct 25 26 Fine day quiet warm. Uncle and Aunties at morning church. Aunt Mattie and I at Fisherville in the afternoon. We started out to evening church but turned back on account of rain. Uncle at Mr Farrs for tea. Tue Oct 27 28_ Fine but cold. I went out to Mrs Shuters Sale. and stayed and had tea at Mary Watsons. I came home with Mr Keys. Wed Oct 29 {this number was written over the number 28}_ :Fine but very cold, quiet a squawl of snow last night. I brought Marjorie down. we finished our Mat. I sold my pig to Mr Pearson for $11.50. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Oct 29 30_ Fine morning but it rained heavily in the afternoon then clearing. Uncle and Aunt Mattie took Walnut trees out to Mary Watsons. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Fri Oct 31 {this number was written over the number 30}. Fine day. We were at home all day. {above this line it reads: We went to Miss Duncans in evening.} Sat Nov. 1._ Fine day. men finished thrashing at Mr Clarks Sun. Nov 2_ Fine day. Aunties and Uncle at Morning Church. I went to Fisherville. Aunt Mattie and I at evening church. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Willies in the evening. Mon Nov 3_ Fine day and very warm. we were at home all day. Tue Nov 4_ Fine day. very warm. We killed out pig. at noon. Wed Nov 5_ Very mild. Auntie and I out at Thornhill called at Mrs Parkinsons, Mrs Welsh and Felicias. Thur Nov 6_ Fine day. We were at home all day. {above this line it reads: Aunties at W. A.} Fri Nov 7_ Fine day. we were at home, all day, Lizzie and Annie here in the evening. Sat Nov 8_ Fine day. Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto for the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Nov 9th_ Fine day, and quiet mild. Aunt Mattie, Uncle, and Willies at Morning Church. I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Mon Nov 10_ Fine day. we were at home all day. Tue Nov 11_ Very cold day. Mr and Mrs Watson and Lizzie and Fanny Bowes here for tea. rained. Wed Nov 12 {this number is written in bold over the number 11}_ Uncle in Toronto, got our Coal-Oil stove $4.75. I went over to the Church to a Temperance Meeting Thur Nov. 13 {this number is written in bold over the number 14}_ Fine day. Aunt Mattie over at Pa's for tea. Fri Nov 14 {this number is written in bold over the number 15}_ Fine day, we were at home, all day, roads bad. {above this line it reads: men finished ploughing} Sat Nov 15 {this number is written in bold over the number 16}_ Fine day, roads very muddy. I went to Mr Teasdales. Sun Nov 16 {this number is written in bold over the number 17}_ Fine day. I went to Fisherville. Went to evening Ch. {church} Mon Nov 17 18_ Fine but cold. Aunt Nellie at Willies. raining at night. Tue Nov 18 {this number is written in bold over the number 19}_ Raining nearly all day. We drove to Toronto. Wed Nov 19 {this number is written in bold over the number 20}_ Dull day, mild. I went to Prayer Meeting. got 1/3 ton coal Thur Nov 20 {this number is written in bold over the number 21}_ Fine and very mild. How and Reive called. Mr Sloan, died. roads very muddy. Fri Nov 21 {this number is written in bold over the number 22}_ Mild and quiet foggy every day. Aunt Nellie at Ma's for tea. Uncle in Toronto. "Mr Frances Party." Sat Nov 22 Fine and mild. Lizzie came over in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Nov 23,_ Much colder, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Morning Church. I went to Fisherville. Ma and Annie here for a while. Uncle and Aunt M. went to Willies in eve. Mon. Nov 24,_ Fine day, and quiet mild. Uncle in Toronto, Lizzie went home in the evening. Tue Nov. 25_ Fine day; Mary and the children here all day. {above this line it reads: Mr Gibsons called.} Wed Nov. 26_ Fine morning, but storm started about two Oclock Uncle in Toronto; Mick at ploughing Bee at Mr Beaucocks. farm. Thur Nov 27_ Fine day, but quiet a fall of snow about four inches. We were out at Mr Gibsons to a Euchre Party. cold night. Fri Nov 28_ Fine day, snow still remains. Mick left. Sat Nov 29_ Fine day, much milder, Annie called, Mr Frank Smith died, at noon. Put up Coal stove. Sun Nov 30_ Fine day much colder, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at morning church; I went to Fisherville. Mon Dec 1_ Fine day. and a little colder. Mrs Botham and Morris came. Tue Dec 2_ A little milder. Our people at Mr Smiths funeral. Mrs Botham left. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Dec, 3rd _ Rained a little; then a fine warm day, We butchered. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Dec 4_ Fine day, turned much colder. We brought our Cooking stove in. day of Prohibition Vote. Our people, at W. A. Meeting. I was at Marys for a while. Fri Dec 5_ Fine but very cold; heaviest frost. I went down to Toronto on the noon car. John {Smurthwaite} killed. Sat Dec 6_ Fine but very cold. Aunt Mattie and Uncle drove down to Toronto, I came home on the car. Sun Dec 7_ Came {a capital "L" can be seen under the word "Came"} a little snow, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning church. Aunt Mattie and I went over to Pa's for a while. Tom Farr here for tea. Mon Dec 8_ Fine but extremely cold. Uncle went down and got 1 1/4 tons of coal. Tue Dec 9_ Fine but still cold down to 2 {symbol for degrees} below zero. Aunt Mattie and I down at Mrs Troyers in the evening Wed Dec 10_ Fine day a little milder. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Mick here for tea. Thur Dec 11_ Fine day. Mr Graham here for tea. Fri Dec 12_ Fine day, very cold down to zero. Mr Graham here for dinner. We went to Lutheran Revival. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Dec 13_ Verry {this word was written over another word, but it is unclear what that word was} stormy and extremely cold. all day. Sun Dec 14_ The Thermometer up down to 10 below zero. A few cutters out on Yonge Street but not very good sleighing. I went to Fisherville. Auntie and Uncle at Mr Bales. Annie & Lizzie here for tea. Some say the glass down to 18 below Mon Dec 15_ Fine and much milder, Pa's butchered eight pigs. Tue Dec 16_ Rained early in the morning. very mild and all slushy. Wed Dec 17_ Fine but colder. We went out in the sleigh to Thornhill and called at Mary Watsons. I was Prayer M{eeting}. Thur Dec 18_ Fine day and mild. Annie & Clara Teasdale here. Fri Dec 19_ Fine and mild. Aunties in Toronto in the afternoon We went out in sleigh to meet them but no snow. Sat Dec 20_ Fine day, but cold wind and hard frozen. Sun Dec 21_ Raining and thawing all day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to evening Church. very wet and dark. Mon Dec 22_ Mild and very slushy, then freezing at night. Tue Dec 23_ Fine and colder. We went out to decorate the Church. Uncle and I at Magie {Cantern?} at church. Wed Dec 24_ Fine untill toward evening it snowed. We were out decorating at the Church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Dec 25th_ Christmas Day. we were all over at Pa's, a fine day. A few cutters out but not very good. Fri Dec 26_ Fine but decidedly colder, we were all at home. Sat Dec 27_ Fine day still cold. Girls called in the afternoon we went to skate in the evening. Sun Dec 28_ Fine day, a little milder, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Church, I went to Fisherville, all at Willies Mon Dec 29_ Snowing a little, We were all at home. Tue Dec 30_ Fine day quiet good sleighing. We were {between the lines it reads: Mr Dalziel over for dinner.} down at Mr Leasdales at a Party. Wed Dec 31st_ Fine day, and quiet cold. I went to Prayer Meeting. Light our Coal Stove. End of Year 1902. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Year 1903 Thur Jan 1_ New Years Day Fathers family also Willie here for the day. Mr and Mrs Gibson. Sr called. fine and very mild. Fri Jan 2_ Fine untill it rained. Mr.[writing underneath smudged} Bennett here. Sat Jan 3_ Rained last night and took the snow off. Very mild and icy. Mr Kirby and Mr High called. Sun Jan 4_ Fine day, a little ploppy. Uncle and Aunties at morning Church, Aunt Mattie and I at Fisherville. Mon Jan 5_ Election day. Mr and the Mrs Gbsons here for tea. Snowing a little. Cutters out again. Tue Jan 6_ Fine day. Uncle in Toronto; Lizzie called. Wed Jan 7_ Snowing a little all day. We went up to Mrs Charlie Keffers for tea. Thur Jan 8_ Very cold, Aunties at W.A. Sleighing fairly good. Fri Jan 9_. Cold and a little stormy. night of Mr. Sniders Party. Sat Jan 10_ Fine and moderately cold. Lizzie here for tea. Sun Jan 11_ Snowing lightly.. Uncle and {large ink blot over first two letters}nt Mattie at morning Church. Mr and Mrs. F. Farr here. Mon Jan 12_ Storming all day our lane pretty badly snowed in. I went to Mr Whites Golden Wedding. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Jan 13_ A little stormy and quiet cold. I came home from Willies. Some of the Maple people here for tea. Wed Jan 14_ Fine day. I went to Edgely to the S.S Convention. much milder. Sleighing good. Thurs Jan 15_ Fine day. we were at home all day. Fri Jan 16_ Fine day. quiet good sleighing. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I up at Mr Keys for tea. Sat Jan 17_ Fine with exception of a little snow and very cold. Uncle + Aunt Nellie out to Thornhill, Mr Graham {in smaller writing above "Graham"} here Sun Jan 18_ Fine but very cold. I went to Fisherville. Mr Graham left. We went to evening church. Mon Jan 19_ Fine and a little milder. Aunt M went to Toronto. Tues Jan 20_ Mick here this week, Pa's thrashing. They went Mr McNeils Wed Jan 21_ Fine day. the machine ctarted at noon, a lot of snow fell last night Thur Jan 22_ Fine and quiet mild finished thrashing went to revival Fri Jan 23_ Fine but very cold at Miss Pages for tea then at the meeting Sat Jan 24_ Rather storming. the glass 20 below zero this morning. I went in the Fisherville load to the Carnival. Stormy night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Jan 25_ Still storming a little. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to Fisherville morning church. Uncle out at Mr Farr {smudged writting underneath illegible} Mon Jan 26_ Fine mild day. We were at home all day. Tue Jan 27_ Fine and very mild. misty. I was up at Mary Cutting Carpet rags, the children here. Wed Jan28_ Beautiful day and mild. We all drove out to Thornhill brough Mr. Watsons out snow going Thur Jan 29_ Thundered heavily and a little lightning { "3 eggs layed" written between lines} rained most of day. Aunt M and I at Pa's tea Fri Jan30_ Fine day at frozen snow nearly all gone just ice on road, have had good sleighing since the day of Election. Aunt Margaret Dobson buried. Sat Jan31_ Fine day. We drove to Thornhill got oysters, Pa+Ma here Sun Feb1_ Fine morning. Uncle + Aunt N at church. We all went over to Pa's for tea. I am poorly. Very mild, poor sleighing. Mon Feb2_ Raining a little. Uncle + Aunties at Thornhill. Tue Feb3_ Mild day. I am still poorly. Lizzie called. Wed Feb4_ Rained a little and cleared. We were all at Pa's sewing rags. Thur Feb5_ Fine but cold. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs. G but did not stay Fri Feb6_ Fine day. I was at Mary's sewing carpet rags. I went to church at night. I am feeling better. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Feb7_: Beautiful day quiet mild. Lizzie here for tea. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs. Troyers. Aunt M. and Uncle at G. Charl{rest cut off} SunFeb8_ Dreadful stormy day. we were at home all day. Mon Feb9_ Fine day Quiet mild. I called at Pa's in the evening. Tue Feb10_ Aunt Mattie went to Toronto. I was at Mary's. A Teasdale here Wed Feb11- Fine snow all gone again rained in the Evening. Thurs Feb12_ Fine but very sloppy.we went up to Mary's to sew rags. Fri Feb13_ Fine and turning alittle colder. Uncle in Toronto. Sat Feb14_ Mick been here since Tuesday. went home this afternoon Sun Feb15_ Beautiful day I went to Fisherville. We went out to church in the evening in buggy. Mon Feb16_ Fine day but turning very cold. Uncle and Aunts at Mr Watsons. the girls and I at Mary's. Tue Feb17_ Very cold. we went out to social took $19.50 at table Wed Feb18_ Fine but dreadful wind and cold. Aunt Nellie and I at MAry's. I went to Prayer Meeting Thur Feb19_ Very cold. Auntie up to see Mrs Charlton we went over to Pa's in the evening. Fri Feb20_ Beautiful day but cold. I went to Toronto. Sat Feb21_ Fine but cold. I called to ask for Mrs Charlton Sun Feb22_ Fine day. T. Farr here. I went to Fisherville. We all went out to church in sleigh </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Feb23_ Fine and milder. T. Farr left. Aunt Nellie and I at Pa's for tea Tue Feb24_ Fine and very mild. Mary +children also Annie + Lizzie here Wed Feb25_ Fine and mild very muddy no sleighing.I was at Mr Teasdalefor tea then over at Prayer Meeting Thur Feb26_ Fine and mild.Auntie at an extra W.A. meeting. Fri Feb27_ Fine untill evening rained. Uncle + I at Willies in Evening. Sat Feb28_ Raining at intervals water high in the creeks. Sun Feb 29 Mar 1 Fine but decidely colder. Uncle and Aunties at morning ch I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Mon Feb30 Mar2_ Fine and quiet mild. Annie here for tea. TueFebMar 3_ Fine day. at home. very mild Wed Mar4_ Quiet mild. I went to Prayer Meeting in the Evening Thur Mar5_ Fine day. bit dull and muddy. Auntie at W.A. meeting. I was at Mary Watson's in afternoon. Fri Mar6_ Fair and warm. Aunt N. at Mary's I called Mrs. Cha{rtt?} Sat Mar7_ Came showers at intervals. we were at home. Sun MAr8_ Rained, all morning. I was at church also rest in the Evening. I was over at Pa's in the afternoon. Mon Mar9_ Fine + quiet warm. Auntie up finishing MAry's mat. Marjorie here for the afternoon. Uncle took her home in the Evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Mar10_: Fine day; Uncle and Pa at sale at Richmond Hill We were at home all day, fine and mild. Wed Mar11_ Fine day; I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening Thur Mar12_ Fine day, roads a little dry. At Ma's for teas also A+C,T Fri Mar13_ Fine day. we were at home. all day. Sat Mar14_ Fine and warm. Lizzie here for tea. Sun Mar15_ Fine and roads dry walking. Pa's here for dinner at afternoon and ev. ch. Mon16_ Fine untill evening it Rained. I called at Marys in afternoon Tue Mar17_ Fine but very muddy. Uncle and PA at sale at Richmond Hill Wed Mar18_ Fine day. Aunt M. came home. Mrs Teasdale + A. here. at Prayer M Thur Mar19_Fine and extremely warm for March Aunt Nellie at W.A. Meeting (frogs out) to night. Fri Mar20_ Fine day. We were all at Pa's afternoon. sewing carpet, Sat Mar21_ Muddy as rained last night. Lizzie and A. here for tea Sun Mar22_ Fine day. I went to morning church and all at Pas for dinner. girls and I at Fisherville, I went with just for on {written above "caperinn"?} one of turkeys layed {overlined} Mon Mar23_ {smudge} Raining little all day. cleaned Mans room + made Uncles Carpet Tue Mar24_ Fine day but very cold wind. cleaned cellar + out for a drive. Wed Mar25_ Fine but cold we washed + cleaned chamber at Prayer M. Thur Mar26_Fine day. not quiet as cold. Aunt Mattie at Mr. Whites.I was at Marys. we went to Mrs Troyers in the Evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Mar27_ Uncle + Aunt M. at Thornhill latter collecting missionary money Sat Mar28_ Fine day. Aunties at Marys evening sofa Sun Mar29_ Fine day. I was at morning church and Fisherville roads beautiful, T Farr here. Children came Mon Mar30_ Fine day little cold, roads good, we went over to Edgely with Willies money. Tue Mar31_ Fine day papering at Willies Wed Apr1_ Fine day, finished papering Aunt M home Thur Apr2_ Fine and still cleaning Fri Apr3_ Rained heavily and snowed Sat Apr4_ Very cold for April + quiet lot snow {written above in small writing " Annie + I home"} Sun Apr5_ Fine day but sloppy. Uncle, Aunt M + I at church. Ma + girls called Mon Apr6_ Fine day, but cold. Uncle + Aunt M took Charlie home, I went to Prayer meeting. Tue Apr7_ Fine day. but cold. Aunt N + Marjorie at Pa's moved stove out Wed Apr8_ Fine day, much warmer, I walked to showhill. Mr + Mrs Gibson called Thur Apr9_ Rained at intervals. Annie + Lizzie here in evening Fri Apr10_ Fine but cool. Good Friday. Went to Willies for a drive {written above {set our turkey} Sat Apr11_ Fine but cold. Marjorie at Pa's Mrs. McMurtsy and Susie Gallanough also John Cooks here for tea, rained at night Sun Apr12_ Easter Sunday. Aunties + Uncle at Church I went to Fisherville. at Pa's in the Evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Three long black strikes run vertically through page through writing} Tue Mar10_ Time untill evening it rained heavily. Uncle at Mr Clarks wood cutting. snow nearly all gone Wed Mar11_ Fine and very warm, saddened up around yards. I went to Prayer Meeting. we seen Robins Thur Mar12_Fine day. I was at Mas for teas also A + C. {Leasonn?} Fri Mar13_ Fine day. we were at home. Sat Mar14_Fine day.Lizzie here for tea. Sun Mar15_ Fine and warm. Roads nice and dry for walking. Pa's all here for dinner. the girls and I went to Fisherville. We went to Evening ch. Mon Mar16_ Fine day we were at home all day. I called at May Tue Mar17_ Fine day quiet warm, roads drying Wed Mar18_ Fine day, Aunt M. came home. Mrs Teasdaale and A. here for tea. went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Mar19_ Fine + extremely warm for april. we took Aunt Nellie to an extra W.A.Meeting Fri Mar20_ Fine day very warm, over at Ma's sewing carpet Sat Mar21_ Fine day, Lizzie and Annie here for tea. Sun Mar22_ Fine and warm I went to morning church </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Apr13_ Easter Monday. cold + win{black inkblot}dy, Aunt N went down to Walmer Rd we cleaned, parlor, spare bedroom and kitchen. Tue Apr14_ Rained heavily all day, Aunt M. went to Toronto Wed Apr15_ Rained at intervals and cold. at home all day. Thur Apr 16_ Fine, Marjorie over at Ma's. Aunt Nellie at W.A Meeting Fri Apr17_ Fine day a little warmer, I went to Mr Teasdales at Prayer M. Sat Apr18_ Fine day, I went to Toronto on the 8,20 car Sun Apr19_ Fine day, heavy frost, I went to Fisherville and to evening ch. Mon Apr20_ Fine but cold, ice quiet thick did some gardening. Men seeding Tue Apr21_ Roming squawls of snow, cold. men seeding. Aunt M + Alice came Wed Apr22_ Fine but cold, I went out to Mr Gibsons confirmation service Thur Apr23_ Fine and cold, we were at home all day called at Mr Keep Fri Apr24_ Fine and cold, Mr Korne here grafting trees Sat Apr25_ Fine but cold, Uncle was in Toronto in the afternoon Sun Apr26_ Fine + a little warmer; Uncle, Aunt M and Alice at Chuch, I went to Fisherville the girls here in the evening Mon Apr27_ Fine day, we papered Uncles room, quiet warm. Tue Apr28_ Fine + warm, cleaned our room + finished Uncles Wed Apr29_ Fine + very warm, put our stair carpet down, Aunt Jennie came, Mr Gibson called Uncle + I at class {written above "sitting out on the verandah"}. Annie went to Dr. Aunt M + Alice called at Ma's </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Apr30_ Very high wind, hot followed by heavy rain. Mr Gibson + Mr Oxley called. Uncle hired the latter. Fri May1_ Very cold, the ground quiet frozen, I went to stay with Annie, she is quiet better. Aunt Jennie left. Uncle, Alice and Aunt Mattie went out to Willies in evening Sat May2_ Fine but cold. Erskine Oxley started work. Sun May3_ Raining steadily a little milder, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and Alice at church. We went to Pa's for tea Mon May4_ Fine and a little warmer, we went for drive to Maple Tue May5_ Fine and warm, I walked out to Edgelybut got ride home Wed May6_ Fine day. I went to class Uncle+Alice went to drive Thru May7_ Fine day {written above "Erskine left this a.m"} Aunties at W.A. Mr and Mrs G Charlton here Fri May {ink smudged through}8_ Fine day we were at home all day, A+ Auntie called Satat Mrs Bowson. {written above "15 turkeys hatched"} Uncle and Aunt M. at Mrs Nellies Sat May9_ Fine day and quiet warm, we called at Mrs Teasdales, Sun May10_ Fine day very warm, Willies also Pas all here. I have all my summer underclothing on. Marjorie stayed Mon May11_ Fine and quiet warm, Uncle took Marjorie home also Alice and Aunt Nellie went for a drive Tue May12_ Fine, and warm, summery weather </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed May13_ Fine +very, alice went to Toronto, we washed Uncle brought Mary and the children over then they {written above "went back while"} Thur May14_ Fine and warm, came a little shower; we took our Coal stove out + cleaned dining room, Annie here for tea Fri May15_ Fine day, and very warm. I called at Ma's A. has a felon Sat May16_ Fine day. very warm, the girls here in the Evening. Sun May17_ Fine and very warm, I went to Fishervile, Uncle Aunt Nellieand I went to evening church Mon May18_ Fine day extremely warm for May. came with shower Tue May19_ Fine and warm we were at home all day. Wed May20_ Fine+ very warm, Aunt M and I walked to class Thur May21_ Fine and very warm, Alice came home; We went to Willies Fri May22_ Fine and a little cooler. Pa bought a horse in the morning. Sat May23_Fine + quiet cool Mrs Teasdale and Annie here for tea. Sun May24_ Came a little shower in the morning. uncle and Aunt Mattie and A, at morning ch. I went to Fisherville. Lizzie and I at Evening Church Mon May25_ Very fine + cool. Uncle took Alice + I for a drive to R. Hill Tue May26_ Rained a little in the morning. heavy thunder storm in Evening Wed May27_ Aunties and Alice went to Toronto, Mr Mason fixing pump Ma + girls here when it came a heavy thunderstorm so could not go to Prayer Meeting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur May 28_ Fine day and quiet cool. We were at home {written above} Aunt M. at Willies papering Fri May29_ Fine and very cool. Pollie Johnston came. I went to class Sat May30_ Fine day and cool; I went to Toronto for a while in afternoon Sun May31_ Fine day and cool; I went to morning church; I went to Fisherville also Aunt M and Alice went ot Evening church {written above} willies in the evening Mon June {written overtop what appears to be "May"}1st_ Fine and very warm. we were at home all day. Tue June2_ Fine day. Pollie Johnston here. we were at home. Wed June3_ Fine day. Pollie lift at noon. Uncle got hurt. Lizzie here for tea. Uncle took me out to class. Thur June4_ Fine day. I went to Confirmation at 7-30 Fri June5_ Fine day. Uncle+Pa at a sale. Aunties at Mrs Troyers Sat June6_ Fine but very smoky. I called at Ma's in the evening. Sun June7_ : Warm day. Uncle Aunt N + I at church. T. Farr here for tea + Uncle drove him to Toronto rained a little in the evening Mon June8_ Fine day but warm. Aunt Nellie and I called at Mrs MacDonalds Tue June9_ Fine but warm, Aunties and A at Mrs Teasdales. the girls here in the evening Wed June10_ Fine day. Alice went to Toronto. Uncle + Aunt M at Richmond H. I was at Prayer m Thur June11_ Fine day. A + C Teasdale also Elsie + A + L Cooper here in the Evening {"had a good rain this morn early, cool" written above} Fri June12_ Fine day untill evening it came a shower very cold Sat June13_ Unle+ Aunt M drove to Toronto to look for a man {illegible} Bowes raising Alice came home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun June 14. Fine but dull and cold. Lizzie here for tea. Uncle, Alia & I at eve church. Mon June 15. Fine and cool. I walked out to Willies. Alice & Uncle out dining. Tue June 16. Fine until heavy rain in the evening. Aunt Nellie + Alice up to Wiley Lake. Leddy {last name?} here. Wed June 17. Fine day, and cool, I went to Prayer M. in the evening. Thur June 18. Fine day but cool, Mr Delameu here working. Fri June 19. Fine day moderately warm. We drove to Brampton. Sat Jun 20. Fine day a little warmer. Lizzie called in afternoon. Sun Jun 21. Fine but dull. I went to Fisherville. We all at Pas for tea. Mon Jun 22. Fine day, Pa, and Uncle away & brought some cattle. Tue Jun 23. Rained a little. Alice left {on?} this morning car of Daves. Wed June 24. Very wet day. Lizzie here, too wet to go to Edgely picnic. Thur Jun 25. Fine day and moderately warm. Went to Miss Duncans. Fri Jun 26. Fine day & warm. Mary and Dick Watson here. Sat Jun 27. Fine & warm. Uncle at Guelph. We went to pic-nic Mr Prings. Sun June 28. Fine and cool, Mr Reives & Mr Johnsons here, also Pa's, Lizzie and I walked out to Church in the evening. Mon Jun 29. Fine & very hot, Aunties & Ma drove out to Miss Bowes. Tue Jun 30. Fine and very warm, rained in the evening. Wed July 1. Dominion Day. Very very hot. We went to Presly {Pteriam?} Pic- nic. Thur July 2. A little cooler. Aunties & The girls in Toronto. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri July 3. Rained heavily in mon then clear. Aunt M & I at {Borldst?}. David and wife here for tea. Sat Ju 4. FIne and quit cold. Aunt Mattie & I in Toronto. Had our first green peas. Sun Ju 5. Aunt Nellie, Uncle & I at church. Mrs Bales also T. Farris here. Mon July 6. Mey started haying. Fine day, very warm, Aunt Nellie went out to Willies. Tue July 7. Fine & extremely hot, the girls here picking peas in eve. Aunt Nellie came here. Wed July 8. Fine day very hpt, Lizzie C. and A. Mason here at Prayer M. Thur July 9. Fine but still hotter. Aunt N. Picking berries at Breakeys. Fri July 10. Fine & moderately warm. I was at Mr Teasdale for tea. Sat July 11. Fine & moderately warm, came a slight shower in eve. Sun July 12. Fine and warm, went to morning church. I went to Fisherville. I went to Pa's in the evening. Aunt M & Uncle at Willies. Mon Ju 13. Fine and very, very cool. I went picking berries to Pa's. Tue Ju 14. Fine & cool, Aunt Mattie and I went to Mt Pleasant. Wed Jul 15. Fine day & very cool, picking berrys. I went to Prayer M. Aunties went for a drive in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Jan 23 - Fine and cool. We girls up at Mr Keys, Elies birtday. Fri Jan 24 - Fine and very warm, Annie had the girls for tea. Sat Jan 25 - Very very hot, the girls here for tea also Mrs name?} Sun Jan 26 - quiet cool again we went to morning ch. I went to Fisherville. Pas here for tea. Some of them went to Edgely Mon Jan 27 - Fine and cool. Aunt nellie & girls picking berries Tue Jan 28 - Fine day & cool, I went to Prayer meeting. Wed Jan 29 - Fine & very warm after sevre storm. We girls at Mr Leads. aunt n & I picked berries Thur Jan 30 - Fine day. moderately warm. we were at home. Fri Jan 31 - Fine and very cool, uncle in Toronto. mick at home pore Sat Aug 1 - Fine day. I went to Toronto uncle & aunt M helping at } Sun Aug 2 - Went to morning church, I went to Fisherville. They bot Marjories home last night. Pa here in the evening. Mon Aug 3 - Uncle at Willies, our men at Pas. Fine and cool. Tue Aug 4 - Raining heavily all morning. Aunt N and Annie went to Toronto. I went to prayer meeting. Ma here in The evening. Wed Aug 5 - Fine but dull and sultry. Uncle with Willie getting machine Thur Aug 6 - Fine day. Aunt Mattie , Morjorie and I drove to Thornhill, Fri Aug 7 - Fine and cool. Pa's all here and hauled first barley. Sat Aug 8 - Fine day, finished barley here and went to Pas in the morning at home all day, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Aug 9. Raining in the morning. We were at Pa's for tea. David Smellies there. Uncle took Lizzie and I for a drive . Mon Aug 10. Men cutting spring wheat & Dats. Aunt M in Toronto. Tue Aug 11. Fine day, and cool Mr Gibsons called. Wed Aug 12. Fine day. I was at Pa's in afternoon & at Prayer M. Thur Aug 13. Fine day. All over at Willies thrashing Leasdale gin. Fri Aug 14. Fine day and cool. We went to Thornhill for drive. Sat Aug 15. Fine day, we were at home. Lizzie here in evening. Sun Aug 16. Fine but very hot. Uncle at Mr Homes funeral, Lizzie and I at Mrs Watsons. They went to Church in eve. Mon Aug 17. Fine day, very warm. Men Hauling in. Auntie home. Tue Aug 18. Fine but warm, at home all day. Men here. Wed Aug 19. Fine and warm. Frances came out, at Prayer Meeting. Barns full campout got more grain in. Thur Aug 20. Fine and cooler. Frances at Pa's for tea. Fri Aug 21. Fine day and warm. I went home. Men at {ineligable}. Sat Aug 22. Fine very hot and dusty. Men at Mr Blarkes Thrashing. Sun Aug 23. Fine day and cooler. I went to Concord Church. Uncle Aunt M. & Marjorie at Chu, Uncle went to see Mr. White in the afternoon. Uncle and I took Marjorie home. Mon Aug 24. Fine day, quiet cool. Pa's Thrashing. Stella Oster and Clara Leasdale here. Rained at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Aug 25. Fine with exception of sprinkling. We thrashed. Wed Aug 26. Dull day but no rain. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Aug 27. Fine but quiet warm. Aunt M and i in Toronto. Fri Aug 28. Rained in the afternoon. Uncle + Auntie at Mr Ellarg's funeral. Sat Aug 29. Rained steadily all day. Uncle down to Toronto on car. Sun Aug 30. Rained all day, very heavy at times. At Pa's in evening. Mon Aug 31. Heavy rain in the afternoon. Aunt M. and I at Exhibition. The rest out at Willies for Plumbs. Tue Sept 1. Fine but dull. at home all day, everything wet. Wed Sept 2. Fine day very, very, close. I went to Prayer Meeting. Fri Sept 4. Fine day very hot, cool in evening. Called at Pa's. Sat Sep 5. Fine and very cool. I went out to help Mary. D Appelle. Sun Sep 6. Fine & cool. Uncle & Dr Appelleat Church and at Pa's for tea. I went to Fisherville. Mon Sep 7. Dul; & cool. Dr left. Margaret & Alice came. Harvesting at Pa's. Tue Sep 8. Fine but dull & cool. At Exhibition. Mrs Hoyer & Lynda here in the evening. Finished harvest at Pa's. Wed Spe 9. Fine but very warm. Aunt M. & The girls at Ma's for tea. Thur Sep 10. Heavy thunder storm. The girls left in the evening. Fri Sep 11. Fine day. Mick at Exhibition. Mrs Green & Lizzie Bowes called. Uncle & Aunt Mattie at Willies at eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Sep 12. Fine & very warm, Mr & Mrs Nightingale came for tea. Sun Sep 13. Very hot, Pa & Ma here for dinner. We all went there for tea. Mon S 14. Fine & warm. They went for drive in forenoon. Tue Sep 15. Very very hot. Cut Hungarian and pulley peas. Wed Sep 16. Very, hot, Aunt Mattie went to Brantford. I went to Prayer Meeting. Turned cool at night. Thur Sep 17. Rained in the morning. Lizzie here all day. Fri Sep 18. Fine and cooler. We were at Homer. Sat Sep 19. Fine day and cool. Men hauling in peas. Heavy frost with ice last night. Sun Sep 20. Beautiful day and cool. Our people at Markham at Mr Reives. Lizzie here. I went to morning church at Concord and to Fisherville. Mon Sep 21. Fine day, Pa & Willie helped finish Hungarian. Mr Gibson called also Mrs high & Miss Venevry to tea. Tue Sep 22. Fine day, at home all day. Wed Sep 23. Fine unill evening a little shower. We did not go to Prayer Meeting. Thur Sep 24. Fine day cold. Uncle and Auntie at Thornhill in evening. Fri Sep 25. Fine day. I called to see Mabel Reaman. At Willies in eve. Sat Sep 26. Fine day, cool. I went to Mrs Leasdales for tea. Sun Sep 27. Fine, Uncle and I at morning ch. Willie here. We give want to Lutheran ch. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Sep 28. Very cold. I went to help decorate the ch. in afternoon. Tue Sep 29. Fine day. Uncle at Mr Muldoon's funeral, went to Harvest H. service. Came home. Uncle & Auntie called at Mercy Cooler. I went to Prayer M. Thur Oct 1. Fine day until evening a little rain. Flies bad. Fri Sep 2. I walked out to Mary's, fine and quiet warm. Sat Sep 3. Fine and warm, Willie brought me home in eve. Sun Sep 4. Fine and very warm out in blouses. Went to morning ch; Uncle at Mr Farrs for tea. Aunt Mattie and I at Fisherville. Mon Sep Oct 5. Fine day. Mrs Troyer & Edith here for tea. Tue Sept Oct 6. Fine day. Mr Gibson also Mrs Nellis here for tea. Wed Sep Oct 7. Fine day, quiet warm, Uncle & Auntie at Willies. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Sep Oct 8. Fine day. We were home all day. Fri Sep Oct 9. Fine day, moderately warm, at home. Sat Sep Oct 10. Fine day, Uncle went up to Mr Bothams, cleaned chambers. Sun Sep Oct 11. Fine day. I went to morning church at Concord and to Fisherville. All at Pa's for dinner. Willies out. Mon Sep Oct 12. Fine day & warm. Aunt M & I in Toronto, Aunt Lizzie came in the evening. Men started pulling mangels. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Sep Oct {written above} 13 - Beautiful day, Aunties all at Ma's for tea. Wed Sep Oct {written above} 14 - Fine day, Aunt Lizzie went home. Cleaned mans room clothes closets and spare room upstairs Thur Sep 15 - (Thanksgiving) {written above} Fine day but dull. We went to Fair. rained in eve. Fri Sep Oct {written above} 16 - Fine day. but dull. finished upstairs and Parlor Sat Sep Oct {written above} 17 - Rained a little Put up Parlor stove and cleaned Pantry Sun Sep Oct {written above} 18 - Cold and windy I went to Fisherville, & at evening ch {church} Mon Sep Oct {written above} 19 - Fine day. Mr Robinson got 17 barrels apples at $1. bbl, washed & cleaned dining room, {written above previous line} Tue Sep Oct {written above} 20 - Fine day & quiet warm, cleaned kitchen & ironed Wed Sep 21 - Fine and warm. I went to Prayer Meeting. We called at Felicia {written above} Thur Sep 22 - Fine but a little colder. We were at home Fri Sep Oct {written above} 23 - Fine day cold, Aunt Nellie went out to Willies in eve Sat Sep Oct {written above} 24 Fine day, heavy frost last night. could not finished roots, haul turnips until afternoon. I went to Thornhill in eve Sun Sep Oct {written above} 25 - Fine day cold, We went to morning church, Uncle and I at Carrville church. Mon Sep Oct {written above} 26 - Cold {"C" written over an "F"} day and snowing. Uncle & Auntie in Toronto. we put up Coal stove at night & light it. Tue Sep Oct {written above} 27 - Cold and quiet thick over with snow. men at Mr Clarkes Thrashing {written above} Wed Sep Oct {written above} 28 - Fine and much milder. Mrs Teasdale & Annie here for tea. Auntie came home & brought Charlie </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Sep Oct {written above} 29 - Fine & very warm, cleaned our back kitchen. Mr Robinson Roosters 80 cts Gobblors. 1.10 $ {written above}. hens $1 got turkeys {entire previous line written above} Fri Sep Oct {written above} 30 - Fine & very warm, Pa, May and girls here in evening Sat Sep Oct {written above} 31 - Halloween. fine and very mild all day. Sun Nov 1 - Fine day, and very mild. The girls Aunt M, and I at evening ch, Uncle Aunt M & I at morning ch, I went to Fisherville. {?} Farr also The girls to tea. Mon Nov 2 - Fine and very warm, I walked to Thornhill with Aunt Mattie on her way to Toronto, let our coal stove out, {written above line} Tue Nov 3 - Fine day; I called at Pa's in the afternoon Wed Nov 4 - Fine day, I went to Prayer Meeting. They took Charlie home {written above} Thur Nov 5 - Fine day, we were at home, Auntie at W.A. Meeting Fri Nov 6 - Fine but cold again. We light Coal Stove again Sat Nov 7 - Fine day a little milder. Lizzie here for tea Sun Nov 8 - Fine day. at morning ch. Uncle & I at Fisherville. We went out to Willies in the evening Mon Nov 9 - Fine day we were at home all day, Tue Nov 10 - Cold. Mrs & Miss {?} & Mrs Wright here Aunt Jennie, Uncle Smellie and Aunt M, came Wed Nov 11 - Cold and windy Pa's called to bring pork We went over to see Annie in the evening. rained a little in eve, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Nov 12- Fine and mild. we were at home all day. Dunah killed. Fri Nov 13- Fine day. we were at home. Finished ploughing Sat Nov 14- Fine & colder, Uncle & Aunt Jennie went home in the afternoon. I went to Pa's for tea. Sun Nov 15- Fine but very cold. I went to Fisherville. We went to evening church. Aunt Nellie at Pa's for tea. Mon Nov 16- Raining & sleeting, trees all iced over. Mr & Mrs Watson here all day. Tue Nov 17- Fine and a little warmer. Uncle shot 13 pigeons. he & Aunt M at {illegible} {illegible} Wed Nov 18- Fine but hard frozen, M Lee here, went to Prayer M Thur Nov 19- Fine but very cold, I went to Willies came home with W in eve Fri Nov 20- Fine and a little warmer, Armee & Lizzie here for tea. Sat Nov 21- Fine and cold. Aunties in Toronto, Sun Nov 22,- Rained slightly all day, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at morning church. Uncle at Mr Fares for tea. Mon Nov 23,- Raining a little we were at home all day. Tue Nov 24,- Fine day, but very cold, we were at home. The girls came home from Davisville. Wed Nov 25,- Fine day, but very cold, I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Nov 26,- Down to Zero some people say. We were at home all day. Fri Nov 27,- Fine day a little warmer. Uncle in Toronto. Aunt Nellie and I called at Mrs Charltons to see stove. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Nov 28 - the {written above} {three dots in a vertical line} Fine day; Mr Frances put in our coal stove, I went to Mr Teasdales for tea. Uncle and Auntie at Willies in the evening. Mick left tonight, Sun Nov 29 - Snowing quiet fast, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at church, I went over to Pa's for tea, They came here in eve Mon Nov 30 - Fine day. Uncle helped to move Mr Farrs. Aunt N called at Mrs Cherrys & Mrs Riddells {written below line} Tue Dec 1 - Fine day. We were at home. quiet mild. We went to Eckardt Concert in The evening {written below line}. Wed Dec 2 - Snowed a little in the morning. We killed our pigs 4 - and had a fine day. Thur Dec 3 - Fine day. Made Standing pies. Aunties at W.A. Meeting & Mrs Nelles for tea. Lizzie here, Fri Dec 4 - Snowing a little again. Uncle got Coal. Sat Dec 5 - Snowing in the morning. We went out to Willies in the sleigh in the afternoon Sun Dec 6 - Uncle and Aunties went to morning Church in the cutter. I went to Fisherville Up to Chapmans in eve, {written above} Mon Dec 7 - Fine day. Mr Golland died. Uncle and Auntie at Willie for a while in the afternoon. Went up to Mrs Gollands in eve {written above} Tue Dec 8 - Fine day with exception of light snow. Uncle and Auntie at funeral. I walked to Thornhill in the afternoon for a parcel of wool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Dec 9 - Snowing a little all day. We were at home. Thurs Dec 10 - Fine day but cold, we went to shornhill in The big sleigh, then out to Willies. Fri Dec 11 - Fine day but cold and windy,ammie and {name?} here for tea,{name?} and lar Mr. Bay lirs Party Sat Dec 12 - Snowing heavily all day, a great death. {Name?} and I went over to Pas house for tea, came rain at night tatering most of the snow off. Sun Dec 13 - Turning extremely cold and a very high wind, uncle Auwl Mathe and I at morning church,I went to Fisherelle. Mon Dec 14 - Fine day very, very cold. Willies all here for dinner. Tue Dec 15 - Fine but cold, I went to Toronto with Ammie. Wed Dec 16 - Fine day with exception of squawb of snow in the afternoon. I went to shornhill and our people at Mrs {name?} funeral. Thurs Dec 17 - Fine and much milder, Pas butchering, we were all over. Fri Dec 18 - Fine day and moderately warm, Sat Dec 19 - {illegible}Huff firing pump, very mild and I walked down to {illegible} for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Dec 20th - Snowing and quiet wet week aunt nelli and I at evening church. Mon Dec 21 - Fine day, and moderately cold. Ammie called in this afternoon. Tue Dec 22 - Fine day but a little colder, we went over to Willies butchering. Wed Dec 23 - Fine day and milder, uncle in Toronto at conservation convention. Aunt Mattie and I out helping to decorate the church. Thur Dec 24 - Fine day, very mild and sloppy,aunt Mattie and I helping to decorate, uncle came out for us we had tea at mrs nelles. Fri Dec 25 - Christmas Day. We were all over at Pas. Cold day. Sat Dec 26 - Very cold. about 12 below zero this morning I put on my heavy dress. I went to the skating rink at night Sun Dec 27 - Storming a little all day, uncle and aunt Mattie at morning church. I was at home all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Dec 28th - Fine but extremely cold, Mick here. I went down to Miss Johnstons in the afternoon. Annie called. Uncle at Lodge and Supper. Tue Dec 29th - Snowing a little and milder, Pa, Ma, Annie and Lizzie Uncle and Aunties at Willies for tea, Annie and Lizzie here for a while. Wed Dec 30th - Fine day, Annie and I went to see Mabel Heaman, I had tea at Pa's and went to Prayer M Thur Dec 31st - A little stormy. Electioneers calling, I went to the store in the evening. End of Year 1903. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Advertisements for School supplies} </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df8daff6542eea45dfe2eef24573ae47.pdf bb79b272486a941f7a5ebd816c7e92a3 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7dfc93784c103bece6398412233e8b0b.pdf 27707e05e61cd08d5c21ba7e7bd69f05 PDF Text Text Mary Agnes “Aggie” Cooper (1877 - 1964) 1916 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1916 In Honour Bound Page is blank 1916 Sat Jan 1. "New Years day" quite mild with occasional showers, Willies also, Mother and girls here "Skating Rink opened for the first of season Sun Jan 2. Mild and slushy, rather slippery. Aunt Nellie at morning Church. I went in the evening. Annie and Lizzie called. Mon Jan 3. Fine but very slippery. I called to ask for Mrs Kelly. Tue Jan 4. Fine bright day, moderately warm. Aunt Nellie at the dentists. Wed Jan 5. Raining and very slippery. Miss Edey called Thur Jan 6. Fine and much colder. Annie called in the afternoon. Fri Jan 7. Fine bright day but cold. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Kellys and Miss Edeys. I went to bandage rolling at Mrs Johns. Sat Jan 8. Beautiful day, clear and cold. I was at the girls to tea with other girls. good skating Sun Jan 9. Fine day. Aunt Nellie at church. Aunt Nellie and I at eve. church, Mrs Dewey and girls called Mon Jan 10. Dull with a few showers. roads are a glare of ice some cutters but mostly wheels. Washed Tue Jan 11. Fine and a little colder. I made Candy, 8, socks Auntie at Red Cross meeting. Wed Jan 12. Snowing and sleeting then turned mild and poured rain in the eve, we had, Red Cross night at Rink made about $70. �Thur Jan 13. Fine but colder and all a glare of ice. Fri Jan 14. Fine but very cold, below zero. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto at Aunt Lizzies for tea. I called to see Aunt Kate. Sat Jan 15. Very cold and a little blustery. Sun Jan 16. Fine but very cold and windy. Aunt Nellie at morning Church. the girls called. John Cook called, I went to evening church. Mon Jan 17. Very cold and terrific wind. I walked out to Willies. Mary sick, and all have colds. Tue Jan 18. Fine but terrific cold wind. Wed Jan 19. Fine but cold. I was at Willies all day. Mary in bed. the rest some better. wheels out. Thur Jan 20. Fine after a fall of snow, and much milder, sleighing again. Fri Jan 21. Very mild and drizzling rain. snow nearly gone and very icy again. I was at Bandage rolling at Mrs Halls. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in afternoon. Sat Jan 22. Strong wind, very icy and watery. turned a little colder at night. Aunt Nellie at Willies. I called at Miss Edeys in eve. no skating, got first Egg Sun Jan 23. Fine and moderately cold. all frozen clean and dry. Aunt Nellie came home. Aunt M- & I at church. Mon Jan 24. Fine, and quite mild, washed, Aunt Nellie in bed with a cold, called to pay for Coal. Tue Jan 25. Fine warm day, very muddy, Mrs Peebles called. I went to Red Cross Meeting as Auntie could not go. Aunt Mattie went to see Willie Cook, who has broken arm. Wed Jan 26. Very, very mild and roads very muddy. Thurs Jan 27. Drizzling, and raining most of day. and still mild, water very high. Fri Jan 28. Fine and turning colder. - all frozen hard by afternoon. I went to the Bandage rolling at Mrs Boyles. Sat Jan 29. Fine but very cold East wind. skating, ice and snow nearly all gone, scarcely any to be found. we got 14 eggs in week �Sun Jan 30. Raining gently nearly all day. was no person out to church, so wet and icy. Mon Jan 31. Rather damp and very muddy. water high. Aunt Matie and I called to see Bowes girls. Tue Feb 1. Fine bright day. but dreadful muddy. then turned quite cold and frozen up at night. Wed Feb 2. Fine bright day and moderately cold. no snow any place. Aunt Mattie and I called on Mrs Gibson, and Felicia Cook. I went to see Mary Dickinson who is very low. Thurs Feb 3. Fine but very cold wind all day. Fri Feb 4. Fine and still cold. I called at Miss Edeys with book. I went to Bandage rolling at Mrs Halls. In eve, hens laying fairly well. Sat Feb 5. A stormy day from the East. very fine and dry. not making sleighing. Mrs Edey called, in the evening. it cleared up fine about three O'clock. I was out in eve. big crowd at the Rink. lovely mild eve. Sun Feb 16. Moderately cold. with a little light snow, Aunt Nellie at morning Church. Willie called. I called at Mr Davidsons, we all went to eve church. Mon Feb 7. Fine but extremely cold wind, Mrs Langstaff called with wool. Tue Feb 8. Fine and very cold at first 4 below zero. then a little milder and started to storm about two O'clock. very fine and dry. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross Meeting. Wed Feb 9. Fine but very cold wind. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in the afternoon. Cutter out but not very good sleighing. Thurs Feb 10. Fine but cold wind, and blustery at times. Mr Botham called, also Mrs Shutes. Fri Feb 11. Cold and snowing all day from the East. very light and dry. Willies butchering. Annie and I out all day, Mrs Simpson called. came home in cutter. Sat Feb 12. A blustery day with light snow from the East. Aunt Mattie and I at the Rink for a short time. Marjorie and boys there. Sun Feb 13. Clear and very cold. Aunt Nellie at morning church. 6 below zero. Frank and Mrs Teasdale and sister here for tea. I went to church, opening with them. �Mon Feb 14. Fine but extremely cold, 16 and 18 below zero. Aunt Nellie and I at Miss Simpsons Social. $15, Lizzie and Fanny Bowes called, also Mrs Davidson and Mrs Dixon. finished 14th pair of socks. Tue Feb 15. Fine and moderately cold. Nelson Smellie and baby in for a while Sleighing fairly good. Wed Feb 16. Fine and quite mild. I was at Miss Drevary funeral. Mrs Pearson, and Miss Kirby called. Thus Feb 17. Very mild and sloppy, wheels out again. We were at Mothers to call. Mr Gibson called. Fri Feb 18. Came a little snow then very blustery all day turning much colder. Mr Nesbitts, accident. I went to bandage rolling at Mrs Johns. Sat Feb 19. Fine but very cold north wind I was at Rink for a while. below zero. no sleighing. Sun Feb 20. A little light snow at first. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I walked out to Willies, children have colds. the girls called. I went to evening church. Mon Feb 21. Fine but very cold, we washed. Annie called, 16 below zero. Tue Feb 22. Fine and quite mild, snow nearly gone. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Cox. Mrs Peebles called. Wed Feb 23. Fine and very mild, sleighing all gone. I went to Five Hundred at Mrs Balls, in eve. Thurs Feb 24. Fine and mild. East wind. Mr Gibbs died. Fri Feb 25. A heavy snow storm last night, very deep and light. stopped storming about ten O'clock, {Above it reads: Boyles} Bandage {Above it reads: rolling} Sat Feb 26. Fine but colder and windy I went to Mr Gibbs funeral. Mary called, also Mrs Teasdale, John and Bruce. I went to Rink for a while. blustery in the eve. Sun Feb 27. High wind and blustery. drifting the roughest of the season. some places on road drifted. the girls called. it calmed down about five o'clock. I went to eve-church. Mon Feb 28. Fine but very cold. 4 below zero. the Concord School out at the rink. Mrs Willie Bowes called. Tue Feb 29. Fine and very cold. Mrs Davidson called in eve to learn to knit. Miss Edey called in afternoon. �Wed Mar 1. Cold and clear, very calm and lamb like. day of big parade, Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto, girls in eve. Thurs Mar 2. Fine and moderately cold, Aunt Nellie at Willies. I went to Girls Hockey match. Fri Mar 3. Fine and cold. I went to Bandage rolling at Mrs Halls. Aunt Mattie went to Mothers. Sat Mar 4. Fine and moderately cold, down to zero. Mr Peebles in and put screws in the ceiling. Mother and girls here to tea. Came a fall of light snow in eve. Sun Mar 5. Fine and moderately cold. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I walked out to see Marjorie who has cold. roads rather drifted, very heavy walking. Aunt Nellie and I at eve church. Grant drove me part of the way home. Mon Mar 6. A terrific East Storm, with Sleet and rain, as well as thunder and lightning in eve. cars are a little late. I did not go out in the eve. Tue Mar 7. A good deal of digging Snow. Fine and bright. Wilsons sale. I was out in the eve. Wed Mar 8. A stormy afternoon, drifting and light Snow. Ash Wednesday. I went to Toronto. The day of Prohibition parade. Thurs Mar 9. Blowing a little then at night Snowing again. Mrs Davidson in the afternoon. Fri Mar 10. Drifting from the west, the sideroad badly drifted in some places. I went to Bandage rolling at Mrs Atkinsons. rather rough. Cleared about six. Sat Mar 11. Fine and bright but a great debth of snow everywhere. I was at Rink for a while. Sun Mar 12. Blustery with light snow. Annie and Lizzie called Aunt Mattie helpt Mrs Davidsons baby in eve, snowed heavily in eve, Aunt Nellie went to eve church. Mon Mar 13. Fine bright day, thawing a little. I went to Toronto in afternoon, called at Jennie Speights but she was out, called at Aunt Lizzies. out in eve. Tues Mar 14. Fine and moderately cold. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross Meeting. Aunt Mattie and I at Mrs. Kellys. Mrs Reamans and Miss Edey. �Wed Mar 15. Very cold East wind, below zero. Willie called. Thur Mar 16. Fine but very cold. Frankie Cox called. I had Annie's Snow Shoes on in eve. Lenten Service Fri Mar 17. St. Patricks day. Very cold 4 below zero. I was at Guild Social at Mrs. Boyles in eve. Sat Mar 18. Fine at first then a little light snow in afternoon. Charlie here for tea. I was at the Rink for a while in afternoon eve. Sun Mar 19. Fine and moderately cold. Aunt Nellie at church, Annie and Lizzie called Aunt Nellie and I at eve - church. Mrs Davidson here in eve. Mon Mar 20. Fine bright morning. we washed. clothes dryed came light snow in eve. Mrs Martin called. Tues Mar 21. Fine day and moderately cold. Miss Edey called. alsola Mrs Davidson. Mr Bowse called for yarn. Mrs Simpson and Miss Mundey called. Wed Mar 22. Fine day. I called at Mrs Lawrences in eve. Thurs Mar 23. Fine and moderately cold. Auntie and I out. She called at Mothers and had tea. Aunt Nellie at Service. Lizzie and Fanny Bowes called. Fri Mar 24. Fine and milder, Auntie and I at Lydia Wilson to say goodbye. Mr Baker died. I was at Bandage rolling at Mrs Boyles. Miss Morgan called. Sat Mar 25. Fine and very mild. Grant and Herbert Clarke here for tea. I was at Rink, ice soft. Mrs Pearson and Cecile called in eve. Sun Mar 26. Fine and mild. Mr Bakers funeral. Aunt Nellie at morning church, Annie and Lizzie called, Aunt Nellie and I at eve- Church, roads bad and water very high. Mrs Davidson here in evening. Robins here. Mon Mar 27. Very mild and heavy rains. water very high the roads completely flooded. I was not out in eve. every one had a terrible time getting over. Tue Mar 28. Fine bright warm day, Snow going nicely, water down Then it raised for a few hours very high. then settled about six O'clock, I was out again eve. �Wed Mar 29. Fine and mild, water going down ditch and all off the road. Dam went out in eve. Buggies. Thurs Mar 30. Fine day. Snow nearly gone around yard but banks on side of roads. Aunt Nellie at Service. {Piece of paper. Reads: Read 1916} {Newspaper clipping. Title: Anniversary of War Declaration} {Piece of paper covering previous diary page. Reads: 1916} Fri Mar 31. Fine and warm, yard getting quite dry. I cleaned our feather bed. at Bandage rolling at Mrs Halls. Sat Apr 1. April fool. rained heavily then cleared and cooler. Mrs Martin called, Mrs Lawrence called. Ida Clarke here. I called at Mothers to see Gladys Wallbridge in eve. Sun Apr 2. Fine and cooler. Aunt Nellie at morning Church. John Ellis baby buried. girls and Gladys.W. here. I was at eve {Above it reads: church.} Mon Apr 3. Fine but cool. furnace out. and I cleaned it out. We washed some for cleaning. I called at Miss Edeys in eve. Tue Apr 4. Fine and mild. We cleaned upstairs took our bed room carpets up and cleaned. Mrs Bowes party. Wed Apr 5. Fine and cooler. finished cleaning upstairs. Aunt Mattie called to see Mrs Kelly in the eve. Thurs Apr 6. Fine after a fall of wet snowmaking muddy again. Mary Chapman called. Very cold at night. Fri Apr 7. Fine but quite cold. Annie called. also Willie. I went to Bandage rolling at Mrs Atkinsons. Mrs Shutes here. Sat Apr 8. Fine but cold East wind. came snow in the eve. Mrs Martin and Miss Boyle for yarn. Mrs Peebles and daughter called. Sun Apr 9. Fine and cold. Aunt Nellie at morning Church. I was poorly last night. Aunt Nellie and I at eve- church. The girls called. �Mon Apr 10. Aunt M- washed some for cleaning down stairs. Mrs Peebles called. Mrs and Miss Boyle called. Tue Apr 11. A heavy down pour of rain in the afternoon 127. Battalion came down. We were at Miss Edeys. Mr and Mrs Poole here for tea. Wed Apr 12. Fine and moderately. Aunties and I in Toronto. My hat $8.00. Aunt Nellie came home for Red Cross Meeting. Thurs Apr 13. Fine day but still cool. Miss Edey called. Aunt Nellie at Service. Annie and E here in the eve. Fri Apr 14. A heavy rain and water high, then cleared and windy. Aunt Nellie at Mrs Gibsons. Verner and Alice Cook called. Sat Apr 15. Fine and much warmer. frogs out first. I was in Toronto. Sun Apr 16. Fine but East wind, Aunt Nellie at Church. the girls called. Aunties and I at eve- church. Mon Apr 17. Cold and showery most of the day. we washed and cleaned parlor ornaments. Mabel Welsh called. Tue Apr 18. Very cold north wind. We cleaned parlor and dining room. Wed Apr 19. Fine bright warm day. We cleaned kitchen, and did a little raking. Aunt Mattie did up parlor Curtains. Aunt Nellie helping to clean church. Mrs Martin called. Thurs Apr 20. Cold east wind and showery. Cleaned up Chamber. Fri Apr 21. Good Friday. a few showers. Aunt Nellie at church. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mothers. Lizzie and I for a little walk Sat Apr 22. A dreadful rain last night. ditches and creeks overflowing. showery all forenoon. we cleaned wood shed. I called at Mrs Lawrence in eve. Sun Apr 23. Easter Sunday. a few light showers. Aunt Nellie and I at early church. nine O'Clock. Aunties and I at evening church. the girls called afterwards. Mon Apr 24. Cool and showery, then fine, roads very bad. �Tue Apr 25. Showery then fine and warmer. Aunt Mattie and I at the grave yard. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross Meeting. Mrs Shuter called. Wed Apr 26. Fine and warm in the morning. we cleaned the Cellar, the last of cleaning. a very heavy thunder storm in the afternoon. (last seen. Thurs Apr 27. Fine and moderately warm. washed bed Clothes. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Thompsons and Mrs Lawrences. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Atkinsons. who was out. also at Miss Morgans. Fri Apr 28. Fine bright warm day. the most spring like day, I went to meeting at Mrs Johns. first sewing for the box. Aunt Mattie called to see Mrs Kelly. The roads drying a little but no seeding. James Appelbe called. Sat apr 29. Fine bright warm day. Our apple trees trimmed. we cleaned up brush. I went fishing with girls. I went to Mothers to spend evening. Aunt Nellie at Miss Edeys in eve. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Will, Martins. Sun Apr 30. Fine and warm. Aunt Nellie at morning Church. the girls called in afternoon. Aunties and I at evening church. Mr Lawrence full charge at Thornhill. Mon May 1. Showery. and warm. we washed, Aunt Nellie and I called at Mrs Littles in afternoon. Tue May 2. Fine day, and cooler. I walked out to Willies. they were on the land for a while in afternoon. Wed May 3. Raining heavily most of the day. Thurs May 4. Fine but still rather muddy. Aunt Mattie at Doctor in eve. Janice Edey called in eve. Cut lawn. Fri May 5. Dull and a few showers. I was at meeting {Between lines it reads: Lettuce and Onions in.} at Mrs Boyles. Will Martin putting in posts. Fine and bright at first, then a few showers toward eve. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto called to see Aunt Lizzie. Sun May 7. Fine and bright and moderately warm. Aunt Nellie eat church, Willie here for tea. all at eve church. �Mon May 8. A heavy rain and thunder. then cleared and a terrific wind, Mabel Welsh called. Mr Gibson died. Tue May 9. Fine and bright. Aunties at R. C. Meeting at Miss Wilcox. Annie called in the evening. Wed May 10. Rained gently most of the day. Aunt Nellie and I at Mr Gibsons funeral. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in the evening. Thur May 11. Fine but a terrific wind and cold all day. Aunt Nellie called -at Mrs Welshs. Fri May 12. Fine bright -day. put in a little more garden Aunt Mattie at Miss Edeys in the eve. Aunt Nellie and I at - a meeting at Mrs Halls, Mrs Martins called. Sat May 13. Fine bright day. Aunties and I at the Dam for -a walk. the girls called in eve. Mrs Bowes called, hens shut in. Sun May 14. Dull with East wind. Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. Light showers in afternoon. Mothers and girls called. we all went to eve. church. The Memorial Service for Mr Gibson. Mon May 15. Rained early in the morning. great downpour, we washed, Auntie and I called at Mrs Kellys. Tue May 16. Dull -and showery. Mrs Clarke called. cut and trimmed grass. Sleet in the afternoon. Wed May 17. Fine at first then squally -and high wind, Aunt Mattie called -at Mr Lawrence. girls called in eve. Thur May 18. Cold and windy, -and -a few squawls and thunder, Fri May 19. Cold and windy. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Collins. a heavy shower in the evening, "Rainbow". I went to R. C. Meeting at Mrs Atkinsons, packing the box of Comforts. Sat May 20. Fine bright -day but windy first day without rain for -a week, very bad for farmers. Aunt Nellie at M. Watsons in the evening, Aunt Mattie at the Doctors. Sun May 21. Fine bright day and warmer. Aunt Nellie and I -at Church. Aunt Mattie and I for -a little walk. We all went to eve- church, the girls called. Mon May 22. Rained heavily, most of the day. land very wet. �Tue May 23. Fine -and very warm. Sultry. Aunt Mattie and I called at Miss Wilcox, Mrs Smellies and Mrs Boyles. Wed May 24. Victoria Day, all at Mothers to spend the -day. Aunt Nellie at Fair. Annie and I at Simpsons. let Range out. first time. very warm, hottest for years. Thurs May 25. Fine bright day and cooler. Aunt Mattie at Bines for rhubarb, I weigh 127 pounds. Dahlias in Fri May 26. Fine bright day and moderately warm. We all went to Toronto. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Gibsons. I called at Jennie Speights. Sat May 27. {Above it reads: Baked in Coal Oil first this season.} A very heavy rain early this morning, some people done seeding, but others a good deal to do. Irene Chapman called also Mrs Martin. Aunt Nellie called to see Mrs Kelly, rain in eve. Sun May 28. Fine bright warm day, after a very heavy rain through the night. Aunt Nellie at morning Church. Aunt Mattie and I in the evening. Mother and girls called. The subject of series of sermons. (Jachobed. {Jochebed from book of Exodus} Mon May 29. A very Warm sultry day. we washed. Mabel Welsh here for tea. Started to rain in eve, and poured all through the night. ditches full in morning. Put in tomato plants. Tue May 30. Fine and clearing and cooler. a little fire in range. Wed may 31. Fine bright. cool day. we all went to Richmond hill called at Willie Cooks and Miss Page. Thurs June 1. Fine bright cool day. Fri June 2. A showery afternoon; then a terrific storm and rain in the eve- Mr and Mirs Peebles here for tea. I went to meeting at Mrs Johns, no person out on account of storm. Sat June 3. Fine and cool after rain. Sun June 4. Fine at first then a heavy shower in. the afternoon and eve- we were all at Willies to spend the day. I went to church late in eve-. W- not done seeding. Deborah. Sermon on Mon June 5. Dull with occasional showers. Willie brought load of earth. Tinsmiths here. Miss Northgraves called, Lizzie and Fannie Bowes here in eve. �Tue June 6. Fine and cool. Aunt Nellie and I at Red Cross Annual Meeting. only fine bright day. Wed June 7. Rained and dull most of the day. Annie Beside it reads: fire} called in the evening. Annie Mason called. Thur June 8. A dull foggy day. with damp East wind. Aunties at the Doctor in the eve. Fri June 9. Dull east wind. Auntie Mattie called at Mrs Littles. and just got home when a heavy rain came on. Sat June 10. A few scattered showers. East wind. Mrs Martin called - - and M. Watson here in the evening. a little fire in range. Sun June 11. {Below it reads: Hannah S. son Samuel} A very heavy rain early in the morning. "Whit Sunday," and dull East wind all day. we all went to evening church. Our Lettuce ready in abundance. Mon June 12. Fine and gradually clearing, we washed. Tue June 13. Fine bright clear day. Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, she remained at Aunt Lizzies who is poorly. Aunt Nellie at R.C. Meeting in eve. Mower wheels. 50 cts Wed June 14. Fine bright day. Men cannot do much work as land still wet. Mrs Teasdales, George and Frank called in Auto, gave them also Marjorie some Lettuce. Thur June 15. Dull East wind. Aunt Mattie came home in afternoon just as rain commenced. then cleared eve. {Above it reads: Agricultural pic nic at Wilcox Lake. Ida Clarke called in eve.} Fri June 16. Damp. East wind all day. but no rain. I went to the meeting at Mrs Boyles. Sat June 17. Dull then a heavy shower in the evening. Aunt Mattie called to see Mrs Kelly in the eve. Aunt Nellie at Mrs Bowes in eve. Sun June 18. Dull and showery in the morning. Aunt Nellie at Church. the girls called. We all went to evening church. Mon June 19. Rained in the morning. then dull and cool. Tue June 20. Rather dull but no rain Auntie and I for a walk out to Willies bush. Mrs Breakey called. Wed June 21. Fine day and clearing. Aunt Mattie and I at graveyard. �Thur June 22. Fine day but terrific wind and cool. Fri June 23. Fine at first then showery in afternoon at Mothers in evening. Sat June 24. Rained heavily in the morning, then thunderstorm in the afternoon cleared about five O'clock I went to. R.C. garden party at Mr Nisbet. a little fire in Range. Sun June 25. Dull at first, Aunt Nellie at church clearing. Mother and girls called. We all went to eve Church, Orange Sermon Mon June 26. Dull and showery, Aunt Nellie at Ex. Red Cross Meeting. I took Lettuce to Miss Mundey in the morning, I had Auto {Above it reads: with Carman} Tue June 27. Fine bright day and moderately warm. Aunt Nellie at R. C. Aunt Mattie and I to see 220 York Rangers camped in Village. Strawberries out here 15 cents. Wed June 28. Fine bright day, I went to see the Soldiers leave in the morning. Mother and girls here for tea. Thur June 29. Fine bright day, and moderately warm. Annie called in the eve- I went for an Auto drive with Mr Farr and family. Fri June 30. Fine day. Aunt Mattie at Drs. and Miss Edeys in the evening. Sat July 1. Fine bright day. the girls called in the morning. alone rest of day. Fine July 2. A thunder storm in the morning, no one at church., Aunt Nellie and I at eve church. Mrs Davidson in eve. Subject of Sermon "Naomi" Mon July 3. Cool and dull, a few sprinkles of rain {Above it reads: Miss Edey called} Tue July 4. Fine and quite warm. Mrs Davidson here in afternoon. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in eve. Wed July 5. Fine and warm. our S. S. Pic- nic to Scarboro Beech {Scarborough Beach}, a grand day. Strawberries 15 ct box. Thur July 6. Fine and warm. very dusty. Aunt Nellie at Mothers in eve, Bowes girls here eve. Fri July 7. Fine but extremely warm. Mrs Smith here for tea and Mr Ness came for her. I was at Meeting at Mrs Halls. �Sat July 8. Fine but dull and cool, we were at Mrs Peebles for tea. Sun July 9. Fine and cool but very dusty. We all went to Mr Reives for the afternoon. home by seven and Aunt Nellie and I went to church. Mon July 10. Fine and warmer. we washed and ironed. Mabel Welch called also Mrs Peebles. Tue July 11. Fine but very warm and sultry terrific dust. Red C. Wed July 12. A very very warm day. Mrs Gibson here to spend the day. Thur July 13. Fine and very warm, thunder but no rain. dust dreadful. Fri July 14. A fine day and cooler. I went to Toronto, called at Aunt Lizzies. Aunt Mattie and I at grave yard in the eve. Sat July 15. Fine and warm. Aunt Nellie and I called on Miss Harris. Annie and Elizabeth here in eve. paid coal. T {ton?} 4 x $8 Sun July 16. Fine but extremely warm. Aunt Nellie at Church. Willies family all here for tea. Annie and Lizzie called. I went to evening church. Mon July 17. Fine and very warm. Tue July 18. Fine and warm. dreadful dust Mrs Peebles called, Wed July 19. Fine and extremely warm. good hay weather but rain badly needed. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in the eve. Thur July 20: Fine and still warm. and dusty. Fri July 21: fine and still hotter. Miss Williams here on business. I was at Red Cross meeting at Mrs Johns. Sat July 22. Very, very warm. intensely dry. Aunt Kate and Miss McKinnon called. Mary Watson here in the evening. Sun July 23. Very warm, Aunt Nellie at church, Aunt Nellie and I at eve-church. Annie called in the afternoon. Mrs Davidson in, in the eve. Mon July 24. Fine and very dry and dusty. Aunt N at Edeys. �Tue July 25. Fine and warm, everything baking with the drought. at R. C packing. Mrs Shuter called Wed July 26. Fine and still extremely warm. 94 degrees at observatory. 97. here. Raspberries at 15 cts. Thur July 27. Very, very hot, over 90, again. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Boyles in eve. Mr Lawrence called Wednesday afternoon. showers out west but none here. Fri July 28. Fine with a little cooler East wind. Annie here in eve. Mrs Martin called. Mr and Mrs Pebbles here for ice Cream. Sat July 29. Still otter and dreadful dust. Oil on road out near village, temperature up to 94 in Toronto Sun July 30. Fine and extremely warm. and dreadful dust. Aunt Nellie at morning church. Irene Gordon died at noon. Mr and Mrs Reive {Above it reads: Kathleen} here to tea girls called, terrific heat, 100 the official report, 104 - out here. Aunt Nellie at eve-church. New Ontario fire 300 or more lives lost. Mon July 31. Cooler here after rain in Northern Ontario but none here. still very dry and dusty. (started) Tue Aug 1. Fine and much cooler. Ada Bennett buried also Irene Gordon. Mary Watson here in eve. Wed Aug 2. A few sprinkles in the morning, then warm I went out to Willies for tea. Mabel. Welsh, and Mrs Martin called, Thur Aug 3. Fine and very warm I went to Willies, most of people done haying. W, has some out, some harvest in, we got cherries at M. Watsons. Fri Aug 4. Fine and extremely warm. no R.C. Meeting Auntie at Doctors in eve. Sat Aug 5. Very, very warm. Catholic pic-nic. Mother and girls called in the eve, then the girls and I went for a little walk. 94 degrees Sun Aug 6. Very hot and intense smoke, dust terrific and very dry. Aunt Nellie and I at morning church, Mr Lawrence poorly. and no evening service I was in at Mr Peebles in the eve. Mon Aug 7. Civic holiday. very warm. we washed. John and George Cook called in the afternoon. came a storm and rain about five O'clock. doing much good. as we had none for weeks. cleared in eve. �Tue Aug 8. Fine and warm the turned cooler. I went to Toronto- &- at Aunt Lizzies for tea. she is poorly. Irene Chapman here. Wed Aug 9. Fine and very cool. I went to Willies in eve, Mrs Pearson and Ida Kirby called, at. Mr Lawrences and Dr Langstaffs, Aunt Nellie was. Thur Aug 10. Fine and cool. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in eve. {Above it reads: Ida Clarke here for tea.} Fri Aug 11. Dull and showery in the morning. Miss Corkery {Above it reads: Bowes girls called.} Sat Aug 12. Fine and quite cool, girls at Pic-nic at Wilcox Lake. I did not go. Aunt Mattie called at Mary Chapmans in eve. Sun Aug 13. Fine and cool. I went to morning church. Willie called in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie and I at evening church. Mon Aug 14. Fine and very cool. we were at Mary Watsons for tea. Tue Aug 15. Fine and a little warmer. Aunt Nellie in Toronto, M. Watson. Auntie and I for a walk, Wed Aug 16. Fine and a little warmer. Aunt Mattie and I at grave yard. and Mrs Lawrence. plot paid $2.00 Thur Aug 17. Fine and moderately warm. Miss Mundey and Mrs Simpson called. Fri Aug 18: Fine and very warm. Auntie called at Mrs Langstaffs. 127 York Rangers. left for overseas. Sat Aug 19: Fine and very warm. a good many have finished harvest. I went for a walk. Lizzie Bowes called. E- finished H. {Missing Pages} Mon Sept 11. Fine and warm. we all went to Toronto. I got my suit $22.50. hat $7.50. peaches 50 cts. Tue Sept 2. Fine day and warm. still very dry. Aunt Lizzie and Mrs Grevellish here to spend the day. Willie and Marjorie brought plumbs. R. Cross Meeting. Wed Sept 13. Fine and warm, got pickling Cucumber. 30 cts basket. Annie here in eve. Mrs Simpson brought pears. �Thurs Sept 14. Fine and warm, pickling pears, and yellow pickles. Aunt Mattie at Mary Watsons. Fri Sept 15. Fine day then turned much colder. Mrs Biggs and Farr here. Sat Sept 16. Fine but cold. A little white frost. but no harm done. Aunt Nellie and I at Frank Martins funeral. Cleaned store {Above it reads: room} Sun Sept 17. Dull and cold. Aunt Nellie at morning church, {Left margin reads: Sept 18.} Aunt Nellie and I at eve-church. Aunt Mattie and I out for a little walk. Mon Sept 18. Fine and cold. white frost. Aunt Mattie cleaned outside of windows, downstairs. Tue Sept 19. {Below it reads: Range light first} Fine and very cold. Ice for the first. got Plumbs at McGreggors. 35 cts small basket. Annie here in the evening. Annie here in eve. Wed Sept 20. Fine and very warm wind. dusty, We all went out in Auto. called at Mrs Bowes. Whites Miss Duncans and Frank Teasdales. Mary Watson here for tea. Range light then out as did not need it all week. Thur Sept 21. A good shower in afternoon but soon over Emma Morse here for tea. we went to the car with her. fine and warm Fri Sept 22. Fine and warm. then a shower in the evening. Aunt Mattie called to ask for Mrs Kelly. Mrs Martin called. Sat Sept 23. Fine at first Aunt Mattie cleaned windows upstairs. afternoon a little showery. Mrs Little brought. 6 lbs butter, 34 cents. I went to Mrs Lawrences for wool. Sun Sept 24. Dull and cool. Aunt Nellie at Church, light a little fire in range. the girls called I was in at Mrs Peebles. we all went to eve- church. warmer in the evening. Mon Sept 25. Fine and moderately cold. We cleaned upstairs. Mary Watson called. potatoes. 50 cts peck. Tue Sept 26. Rained a very little. Auntie at R. Cross in eve. Annie called. Wed Sept 27. Fine and very warm. Aunt Nellie at Richmond Hill with watch. Aunt Mattie and I helping to decorate at church. house quite warm. �Thurs Sept 28. Fine and very warm wind. We all went to the Thanksgiving Service. a terrific rain at night. dreadful getting home. Fri Sept 29. Turning colder. and very cold at night. Aunt Mattie at Mothers for a while in afternoon. light Range and kept in over night. first time. Sat Sept 30. A heavy frost ice again. Annie and I at the School Fair. Vellore {neighbourhood in Vaughan}. a beautiful bright day. Sun Oct 1. Fine bright day. Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. Thanksgiving Service. Mother and girls called. Aunt Mattie and I at eve church. Range going. Mon Oct 2. Fine warm day, washed and ironed, all plants frozen black. Miss Edey called. let fire out. Tue Oct 3. Fine warm day. house warm without fire. Mr Davidson fixing doors of furnace. made Snow Apple Jelly. Mr and Mrs Farrell came also Carrie Smurthwaite we went for a walk. very warm. Wed Oct 4. Fine warm day. Mr Farrells left. Aunt Nellie at Richmond hill. tea at Willie Cooks. we were at mothers in eve. sitting out in afternoon. Thur Oct 5. Fine and warm out for a walk in afternoon Aunt Mattie and called at Miss Mundeys in eve. Fri Oct 6. Fine and warm, Aunt Mattie up at Mr Watsons place in afternoon. Mrs Martin called. Sat Oct 7. Fine and warm, no fire all week. Mrs Wallbridge came. Sun Oct 8. Fine and warmer. sitting out all morning. Aunt Nellie at morning church. the girls called. Aunt Mattie, Mrs Wallbridge and I at Meth- church. Aunt Nellie at our own church. Mon Oct 9. Rained at first very heavy then cleared. Thanksgiving day. Woodbridge Fair. we all went to Mothers for tea. Range light & kept in steady now. Tue Oct 10. Fine and much colder. heavy frost. Auntie at Red Cross in the afternoon. Wed Oct 11. Fine bright day. Cool. Mrs Wallbridge at Mr Farrs for tea. Thur Oct 12. Fine bright day and warmer. Aunt Nellie and Mrs Wallbridge at Mausoleum. Annie and Lizzie here in eve. Fri Oct 13. Rained nearly all day from the East. helping the ploughing. �Sat Oct 14. Fine bright day. Autumn leaves very pretty. I was at Mothers for a call. Mabel Welsh called. butter 38 cts. Sun Oct 15. Fine. Aunt Nellie and I at Church. Lorraine here in the morning. Mother and girls here for tea. I went to eve-chMon Oct 16. Cool and windy. we washed. Mrs Peebles called. rained at night and high wind. Tue Oct 17. Fine but very windy. Auntie took Mrs Wallbridge to Toronto. we washed, things for downstair cleaning. Mrs Martin called. Wed Oct 18. Fine but cold East wind. Mr Peebles put up Furnace pipes. We cleaned parlor and Dining room. Thur Oct 19. Rained heavily from the East all day. never ceased. Fri Oct 20. East rain and thunder storm in afternoon. a terrific downpour for a while. Sat Oct 21. Fine but cold west winds and dull. Mary Watson called in the afternoon. potatoes 38 cts pk. Sun Oct 22. Fine bright day and moderately warm. Willies family all here for dinner. Aunt Mattie kept Lorraine morning and evening. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I went in eve- to church. Mon Oct 23. Fine day and warm. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto. called at Aunt Lizzie’s. Tue Oct 24. Fine and warm. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross. Aunt Mattie and I called to see Mrs Kelly. Mrs Pierce Robinson called. Wed Oct 25. Fine but colder with wind. Thur Oct 26. Rained a little then cleared and windy. Fri Oct 27. Dull and showery at first. mild. Aunt Mattie tatting. Aunt Nellie and I at the Hall packing Christmas boxes. Sat Oct 28. Fine bright day. and warm. Aunt Mattie called at Mothers. Aunt Nellie and I at the hall. addressing boxes. I called at Mary Watsons in the eve. butter 42 cts lb. Sun Oct 29. Fine and mild. Aunt Nellie at morning church. Aunties and I walked to Willies in the afternoon. for a short time. Aunt Mattie and I at evening church. an ideal day. �Mon Oct 30. Fine bright warm day. we washed. William Morse died. Aunt Mattie and I went down. I returned in the eve. Mary Watson also Mrs Langstaff called. Tue Oct 31. Rained in the afternoon thunder storm. Aunt Nellie went to Aunt Lizzies. I stayed all night at Mothers. Hallow’een”. Wed Nov 1. Dull with a few showers. I went to William Morses funeral. Marjorie here for tea. Thur Nov 2. Fine and moderately cold. I called at Mary Watson in eve. Mick dug garden in the afternoon. Fri Nov 3. Fine bright and warm. Sat Nov 4. Cold East rain in afternoon. Plowing Match. a little thunder. Sun Nov 5. Fine bright warm. Aunt Nellie and I at church. Mother and girls called. Annie and I at evening church. Mon Nov 6. A heavy white frost and ice but a beautiful clear, bright, day. Aunt Mattie came home. Tue Nov 7. Fine bright, warm day. Mary Watson called. Aunt Mattie walked out to Willies for a short time in the afternoon. Wed Nov 8. Fine day, and warm. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Littles in the afternoon. Thur Nov 9. Rained heavily a good part of the day. Mrs Teasdale and Clara here to spend the day. potatoes $2.25. a bag. butter 43cts Fri Nov 10. Fine and bright a little colder. bread 8cts Sat Nov 11. Fine and cold after a heavy frost. Aunt Mattie and I out to the village in the afternoon. I called at Mary Watsons in the eve. Sun Nov 12. Fine but cold East wind. Aunties and Mother at Willies for dinner. the girls called in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie and I at evening church Mon Nov 13. Rain and sleet and a little snow, we washed, first Snow of the season. Tue Nov 14. Fine with just a few flurries. very cold, Irene Chapman called. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross meeting. �Wed Nov 15. Fine and very cold. the coldest for twenty years. for so early in the season. Aunt Nellie and I at the Patriotic Concert. a little more Snow this morning. Thur Nov 16. Fine and a little milder. but still cold for this early. Fri Nov 17. Rather stormy at first, then cleared and cold., Aunt Nellie called to ask for Miss Edey. butter 44 cts. Sat Nov 18. Fine and cold. we got apples at Mary Watsons. Sun Nov 19. Fine bright day. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I went to Presbyterian Church. the girls called. I went {Between lines it reads: Meals upstairs this week} to evening church. Mr Lawrence did not preach. poorly. Mon Nov 20. Fine bright day. but moderately cold. We all went to Toronto. roads frozen clean. some people ploughing in the afternoon. but mornings, rather hard frozen. Tue Nov 21. Fine and clear but cold. Aunt N and I at open R. C. Meeting. Wed Nov 22. Fine and a little milder. Thur Nov 23. Rained most of the day and mild. then cleared & windy. Fri Nov 24. Fine but terrific wind and turning colder Annie called, also Mary Watson. Mrs Peebles. and Mabel Welsh, I called at Mrs Shuters in eve. Sat Nov 25. Fine but very cold and hard frozen. butter 45 cts. roads good. Sun Nov 26. Fine and bright but cold. I went to morning Church. and evening Church alone. Aunt Nellie has a cold. the girls called after church. Mrs Davidson left the baby with Aunt Mattie. Mon Nov 27. Fine and much milder. we washed. clothes dried nicely. I walked as far as Willies for a while roads nice and dry. Tue Nov 28. Fine and very mild a little rain last night made it muddy again. Auntie at Red. Cross Meeting hazy like Indian Summer. Wed Nov 29. Fine and still mild. but dull and muddy. Thur Nov 30. Rained and a muddy. quite mild. Started a little. �Fri Dec 1. Turned much colder and windy. Lizzie here for a while in the afternoon gave up her work at the General yesterday. Sat Dec 2. A fine bright day. all frozen clean. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto, Auntie at Aunt Lizzies. I called at Jennie Speights. I have a cough. Sun Dec 3. Fine bright day all frozen clean. but not so very cold. Aunt Nellie at church. I went to evening church. Mother and the girls called. after church. Mon Dec 4. Fine day and mild. Aunt Nellie called at Miss Edeys and Mr Lawrences. Mrs Shuter called. Tue Dec 5. Fine and mild, rather misty. I went to the shower for Lizzie at the Boyles. Willies thrashing. Wed Dec 6. Fine and colder. I have a cough. I was invited to the Congregational tea at the Methodist church in the evening. Auntie kept Lorraine. Thur Dec 7. Fine and mild a few sprinkles in the evening. Fri Dec 8. A dull damp day but mild, Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Kellys. I called at Miss Mundeys. and at Mrs Kirks. Sat Dec 9. Turning colder, with a few snow flurries. our Bazaar and tea. and Concert. proceeds a little over ninety dollars. Sun Dec 10. Fine but quite cold. Aunt Nellie at morning church. Lizzie and Wylie called in the afternoon. Annie called after church. Aunt Nellie and I at evening church. Mon Dec 11. Fine and cold. we washed and then Aunt Nellie and I went to wash dishes at the hall. it started to Snow in the evening. Mrs Peebles called in the evening. Tue Dec 12. Fine but very cold and strong wind. Aunt Nellie at the Red Cross Meeting. I called at the Bowes girls in the evening. Wed Dec 13. Fine but very, very cold. we light the Furnace this morning. all very cold. Mrs Davidson called. Thur Dec 14. Fine and very cold. Annie and Lizzie here in the evening. �Fri Dec 15. Very cold. down to zero or below. Sat Dec 16. x Fine and bright but cold - down to zero. I was in Toronto - called at Aunt Lizzies. Aunties at Mothers for tea. Sun Dec 17. Fine and very cold. Aunt Nellie at Morning church. I walked out to Willies for a while in the afternoon. I went to church alone in eve. Aunt Mattie kept Lorraine. Annie called in the afternoon Mon Dec 18. Fine and moderately warm. all day. Tue Dec 19. Fine after a snow. very light Mrs Peebles called Wed Dec 20. Fine and much warmer. rather misty, Aunt Mattie and I went up decorate in afternoon. some cutters out. Thur Dec 21. Fine and mild, a little more snow, the sleighing fairly good. my first cutter ride. I was at Mothers in eve- all the girls invited Fri Dec 22. A very blustery morning, then cleared in the afternoon. Mrs Peebles called with Christmas gifts. Mrs Simpson and miss Mundey called with pork, in the eve. Lorraine here. Sat Dec 23. Fine and bright but very cold. Aunties and I in Toronto, Annie called. also Mrs and Miss Peebles called in the eve. Sun Dec 24. Fine and cold. Aunt Nellie at Church. Lorraine here in the morning. also in the eve- it came up very stormy in the evening. I was not out. Mon Dec 25. A fine bright Christmas day. cold but good sleighing and clear. we spent all day at Mothers. the Rink was opened in the evening. Tue Dec 26. Fine day and cold day. started to sleet a little at eve. Wed Dec 27. Fine after noon. but very icy after the sleet and rain last night. it thawed a little and a nice warm evening. Annie Hamiltons shower for Lizzie. Thur Dec 28. Fine day but very cold west wind. Annie and Lizzie called in the afternoon. the boys brought Fri Dec 29. Fine and moderately cold. Aunt Nellie at R.C. Meeting. Aunt Mattie and I at Bowes in eve. �Sat Dec 30. Very, very cold. the girls called. Mrs and Miss Posson called in eve. Mrs Martin called. I was at Rink Sun Dec 31. Fine but very cold. Aunt Nellie at church, called at Mr Horans. I went to eve church at the Methodist's. Annie called after church. I went to Watch Service and Communion at a quarter past Eleven. End of year 1916. {Blank page} {Blank page} {Blank page} {Blank page} {Blank page} {Blank page} {Blank page} {Blank page} {Blank page} {Blank page} {Blank page} {Blank page} {Title: A Hymn of Empire} Lord, by whose might the Heavens stand, The Source from whence they came, Who holdest nations in Thy hand, �And call'st the stars by name. Thine ageless forces do not cease To mould us as of yore, The chiselling of the arts of peace, The anvil-strokes of war. Then bird our realms in brotherhood, Firm laws and equal rights, Let each uphold the Empire's good In freedom that unites; And make that speech whose thunders roll Down the broad stream of time, The harbinger from pole to pole Of love and peace sublime. Lord, turn the hearts of cowards who prate, Afraid to dare or spend, The doctrine of a narrower State More easy to defend ; Not this the watchword of our sires Who breathed with ocean's breath. Not this our spirit's ancient fires, Which nought could quench but death. �Strong are we? Make us stronger yet ; Great? Make us greater fret, Our crown the polar star ; Round Earth's wild coasts our batteries speak, Our highway is the main, We stand as guardian of the weak, We burst the oppressor's chain. Great God, uphold us in' our task, Keep pure and clean our rule, Silence the honeyed words which mask The wisdom of the fool. The pillars of the world are Thine ; Pour down Thy bounteous grace, And make illustrious and divine The spectre of our race. Fredrick George Scott By Permission of the Author For more information on Mary Agnes “Aggie” Cooper, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1916 In Honour Bound </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Page is blank </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>1916</h2> Sat Jan 1. "New Years day" quite mild with occasional showers, willies also. Mother and girls here "Skating Rink opened for the first of season Sun Jan 2. Mild and slushy, rather slippery. Aunt Nellie at morning Church. I went in the evening. Annie and Lizzie called. Mon Jan 3. Fine but very slippery. I called to ask for Mrs Kelly. Tue Jan 4. Fine bright day, moderately warm. Aunt Nellie at the dentists. Wed Jan 5. Raining and very slippery. Miss Eday called Thur Jan 6. Fine and much colder. Annie called in the afternoon. Fri Jan 7. Fine bright day but cold. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Kellys and Miss Edays. I went to bandage rolling at Mrs Johns. Sat Jan 8. Beautiful day, clear and cold. I was at the girls to tea with other girls, good skating Sun Jan 9. Fine day, Aunt Nellie at church. Aunt Nellie and I at eve. church, Mrs Deney and girls called Mon Jan 10. Dull with a few showers, roads are a glare of ice some cutters but mostly wheels. Washed Tue Jan 11. Fine and a little colder. I made Candy, 8,socks Auntie at Red Cross meeting. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Jan 12. Snowing and sleeting then turned mild and poured rain in the eve, we had, Red Cross night at the Rink made about $70. Thur Jan 13. Fine but colder and all a glare of ice. Fri Jan 14. Fine but very cold, below zero. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto at Aunt Lizzies for tea. I called to see Aunt Kate. Sat Jan 15. Very cold and a little blustery. Sun Jan 16. Fine but very cold and windy. Aunt Nellie at morning church. the girls called. John Cook called, I went to evening church. Mon Jan 17. Very cold and terrific wind. I walked out to Willies. Mary sick, and all have colds. Tue Jan 18. Fine but terrific cold wind. Wed Jan 19. Fine but cold. I was at Willies all day. Mary in bed. the rest some better. wheels out. Thur Jan 20. Fine after a fall of snow, and much milder, sleighing again. Fri Jan 21. Very mild and drizzling rain. snow nearly gone and very icy again. I was at Bandage rolling at Mrs Halls. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in afternoon. Sat Jan 22. Strong wind, very icy and watery. turned a little colder at night. Aunt Nellie at Willies. I called at Miss Edeys in eve. no skating, got first Egg </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Jan 23. Fine and moderately cold, all frozen clean and dry. Aunt Nellie came home. Aunt M- & I at church. Mon Jan 24. Fine, and quite mild, washed, Aunt Nellie in bed with, a cold, called to pay for Coal. Tue Jan 25. Fine warm day, very muddy, Mrs Peebles called. I went to Red Cross Meeting as Auntie could not go. Aunt Mattie went to see Willie Cook, who has broken arm. Wed Jan 26. Very, very mild and roads very muddy. Thurs Jan 27. Drizzling, and raining most of day, and still mild, water very high. Fri Jan 28. Fine and turning colder, all frozen hard by afternoon. I went to the Bandage rolling at Mrs Boylers. Sat Jan 29. Fine but very cold east wind, skating, ice, and snow nearly all gone, scarcely, any to be found, we got 14 eggs in {Week?}. Sun Jan 30. Raining gently nearly all day. was no person out to church, so wet and icy. Mon Jan 31. Rather damp and very muddy water high. Aunt Matie and I called to see Bowes girls. Tue Feb 1. Fine bright day but dreadful muddy. Then turned quite cold and frozen up at night. Wed Feb 2. Fine bright day and moderately cold, no snow any place. Aunt Mattie and I called on Mrs Gibson, and Felicia Cook. I went to see Mary Dickinson who is very low. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thurs Feb 3. Fine but very cold wind all day. Fri Feb 4. Fine and still cold. I called at Miss Edeys with book. I went to Bandage rolling at Mrs Halls. In eve, hens laying fairly well. Sat Feb 5. A stormy day from the east. very fine and dry not making sleighing. Mrs Edey called, in the evening, it cleared up fine about three o'clock. I was out in eve. Big crowd at the Rink, lovely mild eve. Sun Feb 16. Moderately cold with a little light snow, Aunt Nellie at morning Church. Willie called, I called at Mr Davidsons, we all went to eve church. Mon Feb 7. Fine but extremely cold wind, Mrs Langstaff called with wool. Tue Feb 8. Fine and very cold, at first 4 below zero, then a little milder and started to storm about two o'clock. Very fine and dry, Aunt Nellie at Red Cross Meeting. Wed Feb 9. Fine but very cold, Aunt Mattie at Mother's in the afternoon. Cutter out but not very good sleighing. Thurs Feb 10. Fine but cold wind, and blustery, at times. Mr Botham called, also Mrs Shuters. Fri Feb 11. Cold and snowing all day from the east, very light and dry. Willies butchering. Amie and I out all day, Mrs Simpson called, came home in Cutter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Feb 12. A blustery day with light snow from the East. Aunt Mattie and I at the Rink for {ral?} short time, Marjorie and boys there. Sun Feb 13. Clear and very cold, Aunt Nellie at Morning church. 6 below zero. Frank and Mrs Jeasdale and sister here for tea. I went to church, opening with them. Mon Feb 14. Fine but extremely cold, 16 and 18 below zero. Aunt Nellie and I at Miss Simpsons Social, $15, Lizzie and Fanny Bowes called, also Mrs Davidson and Mrs Dion, finished the 14th pair of socks. Tue Feb 15. Fine and moderately cold. Nelson Smellie and baby in for a while, sleighing fairly good. Wed Feb 16. Fine and quite mild. I was at Miss Drivary funeral. Mrs Pearson, and Miss Hurby called. Thus Feb 17. Very mild and sloppy, wheels out again. We were at Mothers to call. Mr Gibson called. Fri Feb 18. Came a little snow then very blustery all day turning much colder. Mr Nesbitts, accident. I went to bandage rolling at Mrs Johns. Sat Feb 19. Fine but very cold, north wind. I was at Rink for a while, below zero. no sleighing. Sun Feb 20. A little light snow at first, Aunt Nellie at morning church. I walked out to Willie, children have colds. The girls called. I went to evening church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Feb 21. Fine but very cold, we washed, Annie called, 16 below zero. Tue Feb 22. Fine and quite mild, snow nearly gone. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Coy. Mrs Peebles called. Wed Feb 23. Fine and very mild, sleighing all gone. I went to Five Hundred at Mrs Balls in eve. Thurs Feb 24. Fine and mild, east wind. Mr Gibson died. Fri Feb 25. A heavy snow storm, last night, very deep and light. Stopped storming about ten O'clock, Bandage rolling. Sat Feb 26. Fine but colder and windy I went to Mr Gibbs funeral. Mary called, also Mrs Teasdale, John and Bruce, I went to Rink for a while, blustery in the eve. Sun Feb 27. High wind and blustery, trifting the roughest of the season. some places on road drifted, the girls called. It calmed down about five o'clock. I went to eve-church. Mon Feb 28. Fine but very cold. 4 below zero. The Concord School out at the rink. Mrs Willie Bowes called. Tue Feb 29. Fine and very cold. Mrs Davidson called in eve to learn to paint. Miss Edey called in afternoon. Wed Mar 1. Cold and clear, very calm and lamb like. Day of big parade, Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto, girls in eve. Thurs Mar 2. Fine and moderately cold, Aunt Nellie at Willies. I went to Girls Hockey match. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Mar 3. Fine and cold. I went to Bandage rolling at Mrs Halls. Aunt Mattie went to Mothers. Sat Mar 4. Fine and moderately cold, down to zero. Mr Peebles in and put screws in the ceiling. Mother and girls here to tea. Came a fall of light snow in eve. Sun Mar 5. Fine and moderately cold. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I walked out to see Marjorie who has cold, roads rather drifted, very heavy walking. Aunt Nellie and I at eve church. Grant drove me part of the way home. Mon Mar 6. A terrific east storm, with sleet and rain as well as thunder and lightning in eve, cars are a little late. I did not go out in the eve. Wed Mar 8. A stormy afternoon, drifting and light snow. Ash Wednesday. I went to Toronto. The day of Prohibition parade. Thurs Mar 9. Blowing a little, then at night snowing again. Mrs Davidson in the afternoon. Fri Mar 10. Drifting from the west, the sideroad badly drifted in some places. I went to Bandage rolling at Mrs Attensons, rather rough. Cleaned after six. Sat Mar 11. Fine and bright but a great debth of snow everywhere. I was at Rink for a while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Mar 12. Blustery with light snow. Annie and Lizzie called Aunt Mattie helpt Mrs Dardsons baby in eve, snowed heavily in eve, Aunt Nellie went to eve church. Mon Mar 13. Fine bright day, thawing a little, I went to Toronto in afternoon, called at Jammie Speights but she was out, called at Aunt Lizzie's out in eve. Tues Mar 14. Fine and moderately cold. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross Meeting. Aunt Mattie and I at Mrs. Kelly's Mrs Reaman's and Miss Edey. Wed Mar 15. Very cold east wind, below zero. Willie called. Thur Mar 16. Fine but very cold. Frankie Cox called. I had Annie's snow shoes on in eve, Lenten Service Fri Mar 17. St. Patrick's day. Very cold 4 below zero. I was at Guild Social at Mrs. Boyles in eve. Sat Mar 18. Fine at first then a little light snow in afternoon. Charlie here for tea. I was at the Rink for a while in afternoon [<crossed out] eve. Sun Mar 19. Fine and moderately cold. Aunt Nellie at church, Annie and Lizzie called Aunt Nellie and I at eve - church. Mrs Davdson in eve. Mon Mar 20. Fine bright morning. We washed, clothes dryed camel white snow in eve. Mrs Martin called. Tues Mar 21. Fine day and moderately cold. Miss Edey called, also Mrs Davidson. Mr Bowsel called for yarn. Mrs Simpson and Miss Mundy called. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Mar 22. Fine day. I called at Mrs Laurences in eve. Thurs Mar 23. Fine and moderately cold. Auntie and I out. She called at Mothers and had tea. Aunt Nellie at Service. Lizzie and Fanny Bowes called. Fri Mar 24. Fine and milder, Auntie and I at {name?} Wilson to say goodbye. Mr Baker died. I was at Bandage rolling at Mrs Boylers. Miss Morgan called. Sat Mar 25. Fine and very mild. Grant and Herbert Clarke here for tea. I was at Rink, ice soft. Mrs Pearson and Cecile called in eve. Sun Mar 26. Fine and mild. Mr Bakers funeral. Aunt Nellie at morning church, Annie and Lizzie called. Aunt Nellie and I at eve Church. roads bad and water very high. Mrs Davidson here in evening. Robins here. Mon Mar 27. Very mild and heavy rains. Water very high. The roads completely flooded. I was not out in eve. Every one had a terrible time getting over. Tue Mar 28. Fine bright warm day. Snow going nicely, water down. Then it rained for a few hours, very high. Then settled about six o'clock. I was out again eve. Wed Mar 29. Fine and mild. water going down ditch and all off the road. Dam went out in eve. Buggies. Thurs Mar 30. Fine day, snow nearly gone around yard but banks on side of roads. Aunt Nellie at Service. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Read 1916 {Written on a separate piece of paper that has been glued to the page} {newspaper clipping pasted in} <pre> Anniversary of War Declaration </pre> <pre> Germany Declared War on Russia on August 1, 1914 </pre> Two years ago to-day, Germany declared war on Russia; two years ago Thursday, she declared war on France; two years ago next Friday, Britain declared war on Germany. These events followed an ultimatum from Germany to Russia on July 31, demanding demobilization. On the same day Sir Edward Grey had demanded of Germany and France if they would respect Belgium neutrality, so long as no other power violated it. France gave a definite pledge. Germany made no reply. Instead of that, she invaded Belgium, the Chancellor declaring that "we are now in a state of necessity- and necessity knowing no law. We were compelled to override the just pretext of the Luxemburg and Belgian Governments. The wrong- I speak openly-that we are committing, we will endeavor to make good as soon as our military goal has been reached. Anybody who is threatened as we are thretened can have only one thought- how he is to hack his way through." The British Government gave Germany a second chance, sending an ultimatum requiring withdrawal from Belgium, and the same pladge that France had given to respect Belgian neutrality. This reached Berlin at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, Germany being given until midnight to accept. Instead the German Government at once announced that Britain had declared war. Britain actually did so at 11 p.m. that night- midnight German time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {1916 is written at the top of a blank page that covers most of the text, making it hard to understand the text} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Mar 31. Fine and warm, yard getting quite dry. I cleaned our feather be. At Bandage Rolling at Mrs Halls. Sat Apr 1. April fool. Rained heavily then cleared and cooler. Mrs Martin called, Mrs Lawrence called. Ada Clarke here. I called at Mothers to see Gladys Wallridge in eve. Sun Apr 2. Fine and cooler. Aunt Nellie at morning Church. John Ellis baby buried. Girls and Gladys.W. here. I was at eve Church. Mon Apr 3. Fine but cool. Furnace out and I cleaned it out. We washed some for cleaning. I called at Miss Edeys in eve. Tue Apr 4. Fine and mild. We cleaned upstairs took our bed room carpets up and cleaned. Mrs Bowes party. Wed Apr 5. Fine and cooler. Finished cleaning upstairs. Aunt Mattie called to see Mrs Kelly in the eve. Thurs Apr 6. Fine after a fall of wet snowmaking muddy again. Mary Chapman called. Very cold at night. Fri Apr 7. Fine but quite cold. Annie called, also Willie. I went to Bandage rolling at Mrs Atkins. Mrs Shuter here. Sat Apr 8. Fine but cold east wind, came snow in the eve. Mrs Martin and Miss Bayle for yarn. Mrs Peebles and daughter called. Sun Apr 9. Fine and cold. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I was poorly last night. Aunt Nellie and I at eve church. The girls called. Mon Apr 10. aunt M- washed some for cleaning down stairs. Mrs Peebles called. Mrs and Miss Bayle called. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Apr 11. A heavy downpour of rain in the afternoon 127. The battalion came down. We were at Miss Edeys. Mr and Mrs Poole here for tea. Wed Apr 12. Fine and moderately. Aunties and I in Toronto. My hat $8.00. Aunt Nellie came home for Red Cross Meeting. Thurs Apr 13. Fine day but still cool. Miss Edey called. Aunt Nellie at Service. Annie and E here in the eve. Fri Apr 14. A heavy rain and water high. Then cleared and windy. Aunt Nellie at Mrs Gibsons. {name?} and Alice Cook called. Sat Apr 15. Fine and much warmer. Frogs out first. I was in Toronto. Sun Apr 16. Fine but east wind, Aunt Nellie at Church. The girls called. Aunties and I at eve church. Mon Apr 17. Cold and showery most of the day. We washed and cleaned parler ornaments. Mabel Welsh called. Tue Apr 18. Very cold north wind. We cleaned parler and dining room. Wed Apr 19. Fine bright warm day. We cleaned Kitchen and did a little raking. Aunt Mattie did up parlor curtains. Aunt Nellie helping to clean church. Mrs Martin called. Thurs Apr 20. Cold east wind and showery. Cleaned up Chamber. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Apr 21. Good Friday. A few showers. Aunt Nellie at Church. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mothers. Lizzie and I for a little walk Sat Apr 22. A dreadful rain last night. Ditchs and creeks overflowing. Showery all forenoon. We cleaned wood shed. I called at Mrs Lawrence in eve. Sun Apr 23. Easter Sunday, a few light showers. Aunt Nellie and I at early church. nine O'Clock. Aunties and I at evening church. The girls called afterwards. Mon Apr 24. Cool and showery, then fine, roads very bad. Tue Apr 25. Showery then fine and warmer. Aunt Mattie and I at the grave yard. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross meeting. Mrs Shuters called. Wed Apr 26. Fine and warm in the morning. We cleaned the Cellar, the last of cleaning. A very heavy thunder storm in the afternoon. Thurs Apr 27. Fine and moderately warm. Washed bed clothes. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Thompsons and Mrs Lawrences. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Atkinsons who was out; also at Miss Morgans. Fri Apr 28. Fine bright warm day. The most spring like day, I went to meeting at Mrs Johns. First sewing for the box. Aunt Mattie called to see Mrs Kelly. The roads drying a little but no seeding. James Appelle called. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat apr 29. Fine bright warm day. Our apple trees trimmed. We cleaned up bunch. I went fishing with girls. I went to Mothers to spend evening. Aunt Nellie at Miss feys in eve. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Will, Martines. Sun Apr 30. Fine and warm. Aunt Nellie at morning Church. The girls called in afternoon. Aunties and I at evening church. Mrs Lawrence full charge at Thornhill. Mon May 1. Showery and warm. We washed, Aunt Nellie and I called at Mrs Littles in afternoon. Tue May 2. Fine day, and cooler. I walked out to Willies. They were on the land for a while in afternoon. Wed May 3. Raining heavily most of the day. Thurs May 4. Fine but still rather muddy. Aunt Mattie at Doctor in eve. Janice Edey called in eve. Cut lawn. Fri May 5. Dull and a few showers. I was at meeting at Mrs Baylee. Lettuce and Onions in. Will Martin putting in posts. <pre>Sat May 6. Fine and bright at first. Then a few showers toward eve. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto. Called to see Aunt Lizzie. </pre> Sun May 7. Fine and bright and moderately warm. Aunt Nelli eat church. Willie here for tea, all at are church. Mon May 8. A heavy rain and thunder. Then cleared and a terrific wind, Mabel Welsh called. Mr Gibson died. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue May 9. Fine and bright. Aunties at R. C. Meeting at Miss Wilcoy. Annie called in the evening. Wed May 10. Rained gently most of the day. Aunt Nellie and I at Mr Gibsons funeral, Aunt Mattie at Mothers in the evening. Thur May 11. Fine but a terrific wind and cold all day. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Welshs. Fri May 12. Fine bright day. Put in a little more garden. Aunt Mattie at Miss Edeys in the eve. Aunt Nellie and I at a meeting at Mrs Halls. Mrs Martins called. Sat May 13. Fine bright day. Aunties and I at the Dam for a walk. The girls called in eve. Mrs Bowes called, hens shut in. Sun May 14. Dull with East wind. Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. Light showers in afternoon. Mothers and girls called. We all went to eve church. The Memorial service for Mr Gibson. Mon May 15. Rained early in the morning. Great downpour, we washed, Auntie and I called at Mrs Kellys. Tue May 16. Dull and showery. Mrs Clarke called. Cut and trimmed grass. Sleet in the afternoon. Wed May 17. Fine at first then squally, and high wind, Aunt Mattie called, at Mrs Lawrence. Girls called in eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur May 18. Cold and windy, and a few squawks and thunder. Fri May 19. Cold and windy. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Collins. A heavy shower in the evening, "Rain-bow". I went to R. C. Meeting at Mrs Atkinsins, packing the box of Comforts. Sat May 20. Fine bright day but windy first day without rain for a week, very bad for farmers. Aunt Nellie at M. Watsons in the evening. Aunt Mattie at the Doctors. Sun May 21. Fine bright day and warmer. Aunt Nellie and I at Church. Aunt Mattie and I for a little walk. We all went to eve- church, the girls called. Mon May 22. Rained heavily, most of the day. Land very wet. Tue May 23. Fine and very warm. Suttry. Aunt Mattie and I called at Miss Wileau, Mrs Smellies and Mrs Boyles. Wed May 24. Victoria Day, all at Mothers to spend the day. Aunt Nellie at Fair. Annie and I at Simpsons. Let Range out, first time. Very warm, hottest for years. Thurs May 25. Fine bright day and cooler. Aunt Mattie at Bines for rhubarb, I weigh 127 pounds. {Dahliasin?}. Fri May 26. Fine bright day and moderately warm. We all went to Toronto. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Gibson. I called at Jennie Speights. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Baked in coal oil. First this season. Sat May 27. A very heavy rain early this morning, some people done seeding, but others a good deal to do. Irene Chapman called also Mrs Martin. Aunt Nellie called to see Mrs Kelly, rain in eve. Sun May 28. Fine bright warm day after a very heavy rain through the night. Aunt Nellie at morning Church. Aunt Mattie and I in the evening, Mother and girls called, the subject of series of sermons. Jachobed. Mon May 29. A very Warm sultry day, we washed, Mabel Welsh here for tea. Started to rain in eve, and powred all through the night, ditches full in morning. Put in tomato plants. Tue May 30. Fine and clearing and cooler, a little fire in range. Wed may 31. Fine beight cool day. We all went to Richmond hill called at Willie Cooks and Miss Page. Thurs June 1. Fine bright cool day. Fri June 2. A showery afternoon; then a terrific storm and rain in the eve. Mr and Mirs Peebles here for tea. I went to meeting at Mrs Johns. No person out in account of storm. Sat June 3. Fine and cool after rain. Sun June 4. Fine at first then a heavy shower in the afternoon and eve- we were all at Willies to spend the day. I went to Church late in eve-. W- not done seeding. Deborah. Sermon on </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon June 5. Dull with occasional showers. Willie brought load of earth. Linsmiths here. Miss Northgraves called. Lizzie and Jamie Bowes here in eve. Tue June 6. Fine and cool. Aunt Nellie and I at Red Cross annual meeting. Only fine bright day. Wed June 7. Rained and dull most of the day. Annie called in the evening. Fire. Ammie Mason called. Thur June 8. A dull foggy day with damp east wind. Aunties at the Doctor in the eve. Fri June 9. Dull east wind. Auntie Mattie called at Mrs Littles, and just got home when a heavy rain came on. Sat June 10. A few scattered showers, east wind, Mrs Martin called and M. Watson here in the evening. A little fire in range. Sun June 11. A very heavy rain early in the morning. "Whit Sunday," and dull east wind all day. We all went to evening church. Our Lettuce ready in abundance. Mon June 12. Fine and gradually clearing, we washed. Tue June 13. Fine bright clear day. Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, she remained at Aunt Lizzie who is poorly. Aunt Nellie at R.C. Meeting in eve. Mower wheels. 50 cts Wed June 14. Fine bright day. Men cannot do much work as land still went. Mrs Leasdales. Geroge and Frank called in Auto, gave them also Marjorie some Lettuce. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Agricultural picnic at Wilcoy Sales. Ada Clarke called in eve. Thur June 15. Dull East wind. Aunt Mattie came home in afternoon just as rain commenced. Then cleared eve. Fri June 16. Damp, east wind all day, but no rain. I went to the meeting at Mrs Boylers. Sat June 17. Dull then a heavy shower in the evening. Aunt Mattie called to see Mrs Kelly in the eve. Aunt Nellie at Mrs Bowers in eve. Sun June 18. Dull and showery in the morning. Aunt Nellie at Church. The girls called, we all went to evening church. Mon June 19. Rained in the morning then dull and cool. Tue June 20. Rather dull but no rain Auntie and I for a walk out to Willies bush. Mrs Beakey called. Wed June 21. Fine day and clearing. Aunt Mattie and I at graveyard. Thur June 22. Fine day but terrific wind and cool. Fri June 23. Fine at first then showery in afternoon at Mothers in evening. Sat June 24. Rained heavily in the morning, then thunderstorm in the afternoon cleared about five O'clock I went to R. C. garden party at Mr Nisbet, a little fire in Range. Sun June 25. Dull at first, Aunt Nellie at church clearing. Mother and girls called. We all went to eve Church, Orange Sermon. Mon June 26. Dull and showery, Aunt Nellie at Red Cross Meeting. I took lettuce to Miss Mumday in the morning, I had Auto with Casman. Tue June 27. Fine bright day and moderately warm, Aunt Nellie at R. C. Aunt Mattie and I to see 220 York Rangers camped in village. Strawberries out here 15 Cents. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed June 28. Fine bright day, I went to see the Soldiers leave in the morning. Mother and girls here for tea. Thur June 29. Fine bright day, and moderately warm, Ammie called in the eve. I went for an Auto drive with Mr Tars and family. Fri June 30. Fine day Aunt Mattie at Dr and Miss Edeys in the evening. Sat July 1. Fine bright day. The girls called in the morning, alone rest of day. Fine July 2. A thunderstorm in the morning, no one at church, Aunt Nellie and I at eve church. Mrs Davidson in eve, Subject of sermon "Naomie". Mon July 3. Coll and dull, a few sprinkles of rain. Miss Edey called. Tue July 4. Fine and quite warm. Mrs Davidson here in afternoon. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in eve. Wed July 5. Fine and warm, our S. S. Pic- nic to {Searbors?} Beech, a grand day. Strawberries 15 ct toy. Thur July 6. Fine and warm, very dusty. Aunt Nellie at Mothers in eve, Bowes girls here eve. Fri July 7. Fine but extremely warm. Mrs Smith here for tea and Mr Ness came for her. I was at Meeting at Mrs Halls. Sat July 8. Fine but dull and cool, we were at Mrs Peebles for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun July 9. Fine and cool but very dusty. We all went to Mr Reives for the afternoon. home by seven and Aunt Nellie and I went to church. Mon July 10. Fine and warmer. we washed and ironed. Mabel Welch called also Mrs Peebles. Tue July 11. Fine but very warm and sultry terrific dust. Red C. Wed July 12. A very very warm day. Mrs Gibson here to sped the day. Thur July 13. Fine and very warm. thunder but no rain. dust dreadful. Fri July 14. A fine day and cooler. I went to Toronto, called at Aunt Lizzies, Aunt Mattie and I at grave yard in the eve. Sat July 15. Fine and warm. Aunt Nellie and I called on Miss Harris. Annie and Elizabeth here in eve. paid coal 4x8 Sun July 16. Fine but extremely warm. Aunt Nellie at church. Willies family all here for tea. annie and Lizzie called. I went to evening church. Mon July 17. Fine and very warm. Tue July 18. Fine and warm. dreadful dust Mrs Peebles called Wed July 19. Fine and extremely warm. good hay weather but rain badly needed. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in the eve. Thur July 20: Fine and still warm, and dusty. Fri July 21: fine and still hotter. Miss Williams here on business. I was at Red Grose meeting at Mrs Johns. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat July 22. Very, very warm. intensely dry. Aunt Kate and Miss McKimmon called. Mary Watson here in the evening. Sun July 23. Very warm, Aunt Nellie at church, Aunt Nellie and I at eve-church. Annie called in the afternoon, Mrs Davidson in, in the eve. Mon July 24. Fine and very dry and dusty. Aunt N at Edeys. Tue July 25. Fine and warm, everything baking with the drought. at R. C packing. Mrs Shuter called Wed July 26. Fine and still extremely warm. 94 degrees at observatory. 97 here. Raspberries at 15 cts. Thur July 27. Very, very hot, over 90, again. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Boylis in eve. {writer has used blue ink from this point forward} Mr Laurence called Wednesday afternoon. showers out west but none here. Fri July 28. Fine with a little cooler east wind. Annie here in eve Mrs Martin called. Mr and Mrs Pebbles here for ice cream. Sat July 29. Still otter and dreadful dust. Oil on road out near village, temperature up to 94 in Toronto Sun July 30. Fine and extremely warm. and dreadful dust. Aunt Nellie at morning church. Irene Gordon died at noon. Mr and Mrs Revve Kathdeen here to tea girls called, terrific heat, 100 the official report, 104 - out here. Aunt Nellie at eve-church. New Ontario fire 300 or more lives lost. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon July 31: Cooler here after rain in Northern Ontario but none here. still very dry and dusty. started. Tue Aug 1: Fine and much cooler. Ada Bennett buried also Irene Gordon. Mary Watson here in eve. Wed Aug 2: A few sprinkles in the morning, then warm. I went out to Willies for tea. mabel. Welsh and Mrs Martin called. Thur Aug 3: Fine and very warm I went to Willies most of people done haying. W, has some out, some harvest in, we got cherries at M. Watson. Fri Aug 4: Fine and extremely warm. no R.L. meeting Auntie at Doctors in eve. Sat Aug 5: Very, very warm. Catholic picnic. Mother and girls called in the eve, then the girls and I went for a little walk. 94 degrees Sun Aug 6: Very hot and intense smoke, dust terrific and very dry. Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. Mr Lawrence poorly and no evening service I was in at Mr Pebbles in the eve. Mon Aug 7: Civic Holiday. Very warm. we washed. John and George Cook called in the afternoon. came a storm and rain about five O'clock. doing much good. as we had none for weeks. cleared in eve. Tue Aug 8: Fine and warm the turned cooler. I went to Toronto & at Aunt Lizzies for tea. she is poorly. Irene Chapman here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Aug 9: Fine and very cool. I went to Willies in eve, Mrs Pearson and Ida Kirby called at Mr Lawrences and Dr Langstaffs, Aunt Nellie was. Thur Aug 10: Fine and cool. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in eve. Ida Clarke here for tea. Fri Aug 11: Dull and showery in the morning. Bowes girls called. Miss Corkey Sat Aug 12: Fine and quite cool. girls at Picnic at Wilcox Lake. I did not go. Aunt Mattie called at Mary Chapmans in eve. Sun Aug 13: Fine and cool. I went to morning church. Willie called in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie and I at evening church. Mon Aug 14: Fine and very cool. we were at Mary Watsons for tea. Tue Aug 15: fine and a little warmer. Aunt Nellie in Toronto, M. Watson. Auntie and I for a walk, Wed Aug 16: Fine and a little warmer. Aunt Mattie and I at grave yard. and Mrs Lawrence. plot paid $2.00 Thur Aug 17: Fine and very warm. Auntie called at Mrs Langstaffs. 127 York rangers. left for overseas. Sat Aug 19: Fine and very warm. a good many have finished harvest. I went for a walk. Lizzie Bowed called. E- finished H. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Sept 11. Fine and warm, we all went to Toronto. I got my suit $22.50, hat $7.50. Peaches 50 cts. Tue Sept 2. Fine day and warm. still very dry. Aunt Lizzie and Mrs {Grivellish?} here to spend the day. Willie and Marjorie brought plumbs. R. Cross Meeting. Wed Sept 13. Fine and warm, got pickling cucumber. 30 cts baskets. Ammie here in eve. Mrs Simpson brought pears. Thurs Sept 14. Fine and warm, pickling pears, and yellow pickles. Aunt Mattie at Mary Watsons. Fri Sept 15. Fine day then turned much colder. Mrs Biggs and Kack hwew. Sat Sept 16. Fine but cold. A little white frost but no harm done. Aunt Nellie and I at Frank Martins funeral. Cleaned store room. Sun Sept 17. Dull and cold. Aunt Nellie at morning church. Aunt Nellie and I at eve-church. Aunt Mattie and I out for a little walk. Mon Sept 18. Fine and cold, white frost, Aunt Mattie cleaned outside of windows, downstairs. Tue Sept 19. Fine and very cold. Ice for the first. Got plumbs at McGreggors, 35 cts small basket. Ammie here in the evening. Annie here in eve. Wed Sept 20. Fine and very warm wind. Dusty, we all went out in Auto, called out Mrs Bowes. Miss Duncans and Frank Leasdales. Mary Watson here for tea. Range light then out as {lid?} not need it all week. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Sept 21 - A good shower in afternoon but soon over. Emma Morse here for tea. we went to the car with her. fine and warm. Fri Sept 22 - Fine and warm. then a shower in the evening. Aunt Mattie called to ask for Mrs Kelly. Mrs Martin called. Sat Sept 23 - Fine at first Aunt Mattie cleaned windows upstairs. afternoon a little showery. Mrs Little brought 6 lbs butter, 34 cents. I went to Mrs Laurences for wool. Sun Sept 24 - Dull and cool. Aunt Nellie at church, light a little fire in range. the girls called I was in at Mrs Pebbles. we all went to eve- church. warmer in the evening. Mon Sept 25 - Fine and moderately cold. We cleaned upstairs. Mary Watson called. potatoes 50 cts pack. Tue Sept 26 - Rained a very little. Auntie at R. Gross in eve. Annie called. Wed Sept 27 - Fine and very warm. Aunt Nellie at Richmond HIll with watch. Aunt Mattie and I helping to decorate at church. house quite warm. Thurs Sept 28 - Fine and very warm wind. We all went to the Thanksgiving service. a terrific rain at night. dreadful getting home. Fri Sept 29 - Turning colder. and very cold at night. aunt Mattie at Mothers for a while in afternoon. light Range and kept in over night. fiest time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Sept 30 - A heavy frost ice again. Annie and I at the school fair. Vellore. a beautiful bright day. Sun Oct 1 - Fine bright day. Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. Thanksgiving Service. Mother and girls called. Aunt Mattie and I at eve church. Range going. Mon Oct 2 - Fine warm day. washed and ironed. all plants frozen black. Miss Edey called. let fire out. Tue Oct 3 - Fine warm day. house warm without fire. Mr Davidson {illegible} of furnace. made snow apple jelly. Mr and Mrs Farrell came also Carrie Smurthwaite we went for a walk. very warm. Wed Oct 4 - Fine warm day. Mr Farrells left. Aunt Nellie at Richmond Hill. tea at Willie Cooks. we were at mothers in eve. sitting out in afternoon. Thur Oct 5 - Fine and warm out for a walk in afternoon Aunt Mattie and called at Miss Mundeys in eve. Fri Oct 6 - Fine and earm, Aunt Mattie up at Mr Watsons place in afternoon. Mrs Martin called. Sat Oct 7 - Fine and warm, no fire all week. Mrs Wallbridge came. Sun Oct 8 - Fine and warmer, sitting out all morning. Aunt Nellie at morning churchm the girls called. Aunt Mattie, mrs Wallbridge and I at Meth- church. Aunt Nellie at our own church. Mon Oct 9 - Rained at first very heavy. then cleared. Thanksgiving day. Woodbridge Fair. we all went to Mothers for tea. Range light+ kept in steady now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Oct 10 - Fine and much colder. heavy frost. Auntie at Red Cross in the afternoon. Wed Oct 11 - Fine bright day. cool. Mrs Wallbridge at Mr Farrs for tea. Thur Oct 12 - Fine bright day and warmer. Aunt Nellie and Mrs Wallbridge at Mausoleum. Annie and Lizzie here in eve. Fri Oct 13 - Rained nearly all day from the East. helping the ploughing. Sat Oct 14 - Fine bright day. Autumn leaves very pretty. I was at Mothers for a call. Mabel Welsh called. butter 38 cts. Sun Oct 15 - Fine. Aunt Nellie and I at church. Lorraine here in the morning. Mother and girls here for tea. I went to eve-ch- Mon Oct 16 - Cool and windy. we washed. Mrs Peebles called. rained at night and high wind. Tue Oct 17 - Fine but very windy. Auntie took Mrs Wallbridge to Toronto. we washed, things for downstair cleaning. Mrs Martin called. Wed Oct 18 - Fine but cold east wind. Mr Peebles put up Furnace piped. we cleaned parlor and Dining room. Thur Oct 19 - Rained heavily from the east all day. never ceased. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Oct 20 - East rain and thunder storm in afternoon. a terrific downpour for a while. Sat Oct 21 - Fine but cold west winds and dull. Mary Watson called in the afternoon. Potatoes 28 cts pk. Sun Oct 22 - Fine bright day and moderately warm. Willies family all here for dinner. Aunt Mattie kept Lorraine morning and evening. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I went in eve- to church. Mon Oct 23 - Fine day and warm. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto. called at aunt Lizzies. Tue Oct 24 - Fine and warm. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross. Aunt Mattie and I called to see Mrs Kelly, Mrs Pierce Robinson called. Wed Oct 25 - Fine but colder with wind. Thur Oct 26 - Rained a little then cleared and windy. Fri Oct 27 - Dull and showery at first. mild. Aunt Mattie tatting. Aunt Nellie and I at the Hall packing Chirstmas boxes. Sat Oct 28 - Fine bright day. and warm. Aunt Mattie called at Mothers. Aunt Nellie and I at the hall. addressing boxes. I called at Mary Watsons in the eve. butter 42 cts lb. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Oct 29 - Fine and mild. Aunt Nellie at morning church. Aunties and I walked to Willies in the afternoon. for a short term. Aunt Mattie and I at evening church. an ideal day. Mon Oct 30 - Five bright warm day. we washed. William Morse did. Aunt Mattie and I went down. I returned in the eve. Mary Watson also Mrs Langstaff called. Tue Oct 31 - Rained in the afternoon thunder storm. Aunt Nellie went to Aunt Lizzies. I stayed all ought at Mothers. Halloween. Wed Nov 1 - Dull with a few showers. I went to William Morses funeral. Marjorie here for tea. Thur Nov 2 - Fine and moderately cold. I called at Mary Watson in eve. Mick dug garden in the afternoon. Fri Nov 3 - Fine bright and warm Sat Nov 4 - Cold east rain in afternoon. Plowing match. a little thunder. Sun Nov 5 - Fine bright warm. Aunt Nellie and I at church. Mother and girls called. Annie and I at evening church. Mon Nov 6 - A heavy white frost and ice but a beautiful clear, bright day. Aunt Mattie came home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Nov 7 - Fine bright, warm day. Mary Watson called Aunt Mattie walked out to willies for a short time in the afternoon. Wed Nov 8 - Fine dat, and warm. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Littles in the afternoon. Thur Nov 9 - Rained heavily a good part of the day. Mrs Teasdale and Clara here to spend the day. potatoes $2.25<.a/u> bag, butter 43cts Fri Nov 10 - Fine and bright a little colder. bread 8cts Sat Nov 11 - Fine and cold after a heavy frost. Aunt Mattie and I out ro the village in the afternoon. I called at Mary Watsons in the eve. Sun Nov 12 - Fine but cold east wind. Aunties and Mother at Willies for dinner. the girls called in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie and I at evening church Mon Nov 13 - Rain and sleet and a little snow. we washed, first snow of the season. Tue Nov 14 - fine with just a few flurries. very cold, Irene Chapman called. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross meeting. Wed Nov 15 - Fine and very cold. the coldest for twenty years. for so early in the season. aunt Nellie and I at the Patrotic Concert, a little more sow this morning. Thur Nov 16 - Fine and a little milder. but still cold for this early. Fri Nov 17 - rather stormy at first, then cleared and cold. Aunt Nellie called to ask for Miss Edey. buttes 44 cts. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Nov 18 - Fine and cold. we got apples at Mary Watsons. Sun Nov 19 - fine bright day. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I went to Presbytyrian church. the girls called. i went to evening church. Meals upstairs this week. Mr Lawrence did not preach. poorly. Mon Nov 20 - fine bright day. but moderately cold. We all went to Toronto. roads frozen clean. some people ploughing in the afternoon. but mornings, rather hard frozen. Tue Nov 21 - Fine and clean but cold. aunt N and I at open R. C. meeting. Wed Nov 22 - Fine and a little milder. Thur Nov 23 - Rained most of the day and mild. then cleared & windy. Fri Nov 24 - fine but terrific wind and turning older Annie called, also Mary Watson. Mrs Peebles and Mabel Welsh, I called at Mrs Shutern in eve. Sat Nov 25 - Fine but very cold and hard frozen. butter 45 cts roads good. Sun Nov 26 - Fine and bright but cold. I want to morning church. and evening church alone, Aunt Nellie has a cold. the girls called after church. Mrs Daviddson left the baby with aunt Mattie. Mon Nov 27 - fine and much milder. we washed clothes dried nicely. I walked as far as Willies for a while. roads nice and dry. Tue Nov 28 - Fine and very mild a little rain last night made of muddy again. Auntie at Red. Cross meeting hazy like Indian Summer. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Nov 29 - Fine and still mild. but dull and muddy. Thur Nov 30 - Rained much colder and windy. Lizzie here for a while in the afternoon gave up her work at the General yesterday. Sat Dec 2 - A fine bright day, all frozen clean. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto, Auntie at Aunt Lizzies. I called at Jennie Speights. I have a cough. Sun Dec 3 - Fine bright day all frozen clean. but not so very cold. Aunt Nellie at church. I went to evening church. Mother and the girls called after church. Mon Dec 4 - Fine day and mild. Aunt Nellie called at Miss Edeys and Mr Lawrences. Mrs Shuter called. Tue Dec 5 - Fine and mild rather misty. I went to the shower for Lizzie at the Boyles. Willie thrashing. Wed Dec 6 - Fine and colder. I have a cough. I was invited to the Congregational tea at the Methodist church in the evening. auntie kept Lorraine. Thur Dec 7 - Fine and mild a few sprinkles in the evening. Fri Dec 8 - A dull damp day but mild Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Kellys. I called at mIss Mundeys and at Mrs Kirks. Sat Dec 9 - Turning colder, with a few snow flurries. our Bazaar and tea. and Concert. proceeds a little over ninety dollars. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Dec 10 - Fine but quite cold. Aunt Nellie at morning church. Lizzie and Wilie called in the afternoon. Annie called after church. Aunt Nellie and I at evening church. Mon Dec 11 - Fine and cold. we washed and then Aunt Nellie and I went to wash dishes at the hall. it started to snow in the evening. Mrs Peebles called in the evening. Tue Dec 12 - Fine but very cold and strong wind. Aunt Nellie at the Red Cross meeting. I called at the Bowes girls in the evening. Wed Dec 13 - Fine but very very cold. We light the Furnace this morning. all very cold. Mrs Davidson called. Thur Dec 14 - Fine and very cold. Annie and Lizzie here in the evening. Fri Dec 15 - Very cold. down to zero or below. Sat Dec 16 - fine and bright but cold down to zero. I was in Toronto called at Aunt Lizzies. Aunties at Mothers for tea. Sun Dec 17 - Fine and very cold. Aunt Nellie at morning church I walked out to willies for a while in the afternoon, I went to church alone in eve. aunt Mattie kept Lorraine. Annie called in the afternoon. Mon Dec 18 - Fine and moderately warm all day. Tue Dec 19 - Fine after a snow. very light. Mrs Peebles called. Wed Dec 20 - Fine and much warmer rather misty Aunt Mattie and I went up decorate in afternoon. some eutters out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Dec 21 - Fine and mild, a little more snow, the sleighing fairly good. my first cutter ride. I was at mothers in eve- all the girls writed. Fri Dec 22 - A very blustery morning then cleared in the afternoon. Mrs Peebles called with Christmas gifts. Mrs Simpson and miss Mundey called with pork, in the eve, Lorraine here. Sat Dec 23 - Fine and bright but very cold. Aunties and I in Toronto, Annie called. Also Mrs and Miss Peebles called in the eve. Sun Dec 24 - Fine and cold. Aunt Nellie at church. Lorraine here in the morning. also in the eve- it came up very stormy in the evening. I was not out. Mon Dec 25 - A fine bright Christmas day. cold but good sleighing and clear. we spent all day at Mothers. the Rink was opened in the evening. Tue Dec 26 - Fine day and cold day. started to sleet a little at eve. Wed Dec 27 - Fine after noon. but very icy after the sleet and rain last night. it thawed a little and a nice warm evening. Annie Hamilton shower for Lizzie. Thur Dec 28 - fine day but very cold west wind. annie and Lizzie called in the afternoon. the boys brought, Fri Dec 29 - Fine and moderately cold. Aunt Nellie at R.C. meeting. Aunt Mattie and I at Bowes in eve. Sat Dec 30 - Very very cold. The girls called. Mrs and Miss Posson called in eve. Mrs Martian called. I was at Rink, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Dec 31 - Fine but very cold. Aunt Nellie at church, called at Mr Horans, I went to eve church at the Methodist's. Annie called after church. I went to Watch Service and Communion at a quarter past eleven. End of year 1916. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> A Hymn of Empire {Written in bold font} Lord, by whose might the Heavens stand, The Source from whence they came, Who holdest nations in Thy hand, And call'st the stars by name. Thine ageless forces do not cease To mould us as of yore, The chiselling of the arts of peace, The anvil-strokes of war. Then bird our realms in brotherhood, Firm laws and equal rights, Let each uphold the Empire's good In freedom that unites; And make that speech whose thunders roll Down the broad stream of time, The harbinger from pole to pole Of love and peace sublime. Lord, turn the hearts of cowards who prate, Afraid to dare or spend, The doctrine of a narrower State More easy to defend ; Not this the watchword of our sires Who breathed with ocean's breath. Not this our spirit's ancient fires, Which nought could quench but death. Strong are we? Make us stronger yet ; Great? Make us greater fret, Our crown the polar star ; Round Earth's wild consts our batteries speak, Our highway is the main, We stand as guardian of the weak, We burst the oppressor's chain. Great God, uphold us in' our task, Keep pure and clean our rule, Silence the honeyed words which mask The wisdom of the fool. The pillars of the world are Thine ; Pur down Thy bounteous grace, And make illustrious and divine The spectre of our race. <pre> Fredrick George Scott </pre> By Permission of the Author </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4c0dbf5012f7229371b1a544697f3ff8.pdf 4c99495bbb875acb0acfdbb8d323f4a5 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dc6d424ca3980fadccd849717dd17827.pdf 8f7c2be6bef7206f00174219b14dd651 PDF Text Text Mary Agnes “Aggie” Cooper (1877 - 1964) 1917 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1917 "And the little brown dog did not even say Excuse me, ma'am, as he scampered away; But I'm sure as can be his greatest joy Is just to trot behind that boy." Page is left blank 1917 Mon Jan 1. New Years. Willies family, also Mothers, and Wylie here to dinner, much milder, the children skating. Tues Jan 2. Fine and very mild, I went to Harry Bowes butchering, Mrs Peebles called, Lizzie called in the evening. Ms Nisbet died. Lizze Bowes called. Aunt Nellie at R.H station for parcel. Thurs Jan 4. Fine and mild, sleighing nearly all gone. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Kellys and Mrs Reamans. the girls here in the evening named and sleeted in night. Fri Jan 5. Rained and sleeted nearly all day. Aunt Mattie in bed was sick all night. bilious, Mercy Cook and Misses Page called. Sat Jan 6. Fine and frozen clean but icy. I called at Mothers and at Rink. Mrs Peebles called. Sun Jan 7. Fine but cold. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I went to evening church. Annie and Lizzie called. Mon Jan 8. Fine but cold. we washed. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Peebles. Mrs Little and children in eve. Tue Jan 9. Fine and milder. Wed Jan 10, A very cold north wind, stormy at first. Lizzie called to say good. bye. she was married at five o'clock. We got our first egg. Thur Jan 11. Fine and very, cold. 16 below zero, in some places. �Fri Jan 12. Fine and still very cold. 9 below zero. Mrs Lawrence called, also M. Chapman. Annie here in the evening. Sat Jan 13. A little more snow and milder, then came a little more in the eve. I was out in the evening, the children at the rink. Sun Jan 14. Fine but very cold. a good deal of snow drifted through the night. Aunt Nellie has a cold. Annie here for dinner. Willie and Mary called in the afternoon, I went to evening church. Mon Jan 15. Fine day but very cold. Thomas Poole called Aunt Mattie and Mothers for a while in the afternoon. Tues Jan 16. Fine and cold. Wed Jan 17. Fine but still cold. Mr Howard buried. Thur Jan 18. Fine a little more light snow and blowing very cold. I was at Mr Drurys funeral. Mr Lawrence is poorly after a hemorrhage last Saturday evening. Aunt Nellie poorly Irene Chapman called. Fri Jan 19. Fine and a little milder then before night went down to zero again. Mrs Peebles called. Lizzie, Wylie and Annie called in evening, they just returned from New York. Sat Jan 20. Fine and moderately cold. Aunt Mattie and I out for a little walk. called at Miss Edeys with a book. we had oysters for tea, 75 cts a qt. this year I was at Mothers and at the rink in eve. Sun Jan 21. Very sharp. East wind and becoming very strong in the afternoon. Annie called in the afternoon. I went to Methodist Church is hear Mr Dean. in the evening. Mon Jan 22. Very cold and windy and quite a lot of digging them cleared and cold. Mabel Welsh called. Tue Jan 23. Fine and still cold, but bright. Mr Willie Bowes called in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie at R. C. {Red Cross} Meeting. Wed Jan 24. Fine and moderately cold. Lizzie is at her own house this week and settling. Thur Jan 25. Fine and cold, a little light snow this morning. very cold and windy in the afternoon I went to S. S. Convertion {Conversion?} afternoon and evening. Elsie Mathewson here for tea. Fri Jan 26. Fine and cold. good sleighing. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Kellys and Mrs N. J. Smelllies. Sat Jan 27. x. I went to Toronto, called at Aunt Lizzies. A very stormy day from the East, Snowing and blowing all day. cleared in evening. David Smellie here for dinner. {Paper that reads: 1917. Covering previous diary page.} Sun Jan 28. Fine bright day. Aunt Nellie at morning and evening church. I walked to Willies in afternoon. Susie Ufland here for tea. Mon Jan 29. Milder with rain from the East, not heavy, Aunt Mattie and I at the Rink. Concord School out. Mrs D- in �Tue Jan 30. Fine day and a little colder rather slippery. Mrs Martin called also Willie Bowes. for yarn Wed Jan 31. Fine and colder. Willie took Lizzies things down a little sleet in the evening. Thur Feb 1. Fine bright day, very, very cold, and a terrific N. W. wind. Annie here in the evening. Fri Feb 2. Fine but very severe frost. 9 below zero, and 12 below in some places. Aunt Nellie at village in afternoon at Mothers and Mary Chapmans. Lizzie home. Sat Feb 3: Fine and very cold wind a terrific gale from the North West. Shower at Mrs Halls for the boys. I went to the Rink in the evening. it was 6 below zero. Sun Feb 4. Rather milder but a little snow and rain. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I went to evening church. Annie called after church. Willie called for a few minutes in the morning. Mon Feb 5. Fine but very cold. we washed, I went to Institute Meeting. Miss Edey called, also Miss Mundey, and Mrs Simpson in the evening. Tue Feb 6. Fine and moderately cold. Mrs Peebles called in the evening Web Feb 7. Fine but very cold. Aunt Mattie at Mothers for a little while. I went to Carnival. $63. for boys. Thur Feb 8. Very cold and below zero, little flurries of snow. extremely cold in the evening. A & I called on Miss Ramsey. Fri Feb 9. Very cold. 4 below zero. Annie and I at Willies butchering. Willie at Elliots Sale, and here for tea. Sat Feb 10. Very cold, 6 below zero. 12 below at Jail farm, a strong N.W. wind all day. Mrs Peebles here in eve. I went to the Rink for a while Sun Feb 11. Clear and very cold, below zero. Aunt Nellie at morning church. There was 77 ships sunk with tonnage during first 10 days in February. I went to eve church. Annie called in afternoon. Mon Feb 12. Fine but cold down to zero. 9 below zero. 12 below R. H Tue Feb 13. Moderately cold and a little blustery in the evening Aunt Nellie at Red Cross Meeting. Mrs Kirk called {In left margin it reads: started freely} in the afternoon. Willie called with pork. Helen Wiltsfire here for tea. Wed Feb 14. Fine and much milder. I was out in the evening. Thur Feb 15. Fine bright day. Annie Lizzie and Mrs Hamilton called in afternoon. Missisagua Horse band at Rink. Fri Feb. 16. Fine day with strong wind. Mrs Peebles called. hens not laying now. Sat Feb 17. Very mild and thawing, then heavy wind and much colder at night. I was at Rink. Sun Feb 18. Fine and colder. Aunt Nellie at church. I went to evening church. �Mon Feb 19. Cold and down to zero. turning to East storm in {Between lines it reads: washed} the afternoon. Auntie and I packing boxes for boys. Tue Feb 20. Fine and moderately cold. Wed Feb 21. {Below it reads: Ash Wed.} Fine and moderately warm. Aunt Mattie at the village in the afternoon. hens starting to lay again. Thur Feb 22. Fine and mild. Mr Breakey’s Sale. Fri Feb 23 Rained and sleeted, very mild. wet and slushy. Mr Peebles helping to move bed and springs. Sat Feb 24. Fine and much colder with strong wind. I went to the Rink for a while in evening. Mrs Martin called. Sun Feb 25. Aunt Nellie at church. I went in to Mr Davidson. Mon Feb 26. Annie called in the afternoon. I went to evening church. milder with a little flurry of snow in the afternoon. Mon Feb 26. Rain and sleet then mild and sloppy. Lorraine is sick with bronchitis. Mrs Peebles called in eveTue Feb 27. Fine and colder, Aunt Nellie at Red Cross meeting. Aunt Mattie went to see the baby. Wed Feb 28. Fine and cold. very icy. Hockey Match at Rink. Thur Feb 29. {Above it reads: Mar 1.} Fine bright day and moderately cold. Mabel Welsh and moderat called in the evening. Fri Mar 2, Fine day and thawing quite sloppy. Mr James Chapman died. {Below it reads: and} Aunt Nellie and I at Mr Lyons funeral. Mrs Willard Simpson, also Miss Mundey here with Victrola in the evening, Aunt Nellie at Lenten Service. Willie called a few minutes in afternoon. Sat Mar 3. Fine bright day, mild and thawing. I went to the Rink for a while in the evening. Sun Mar 4. Fine and bright, but very cold. I went in to see Lorraine. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I went to evening church. Annie called after church. Mon Mar 5. A stormy day, snowing about the heaviest of the season. Concord School. at the Rink. Tue Mar 6. Fine bright day and moderately cold. Aunt Mattie at Mothers a while in afternoon. Wed Mar 7. Fine day and much milder. Snow going quickly. Willie took Aunt Mattie out for dinner. Aunt Nellie at Lenen Service. I was out in the eve. Willie Bowes here. Mrs Shuter called in the evening, started to sleet and rain. Thur Marh 8. Fine after a heavy rain last night, very sloppy. �Fri Mar 9. Cold wind but taking the snow. the water raised and nearly over road but men dug ditch and got it away quickly. Sat Mar 10. Fine bright day and mild. Sleighing nearly gone and many buggies out. I was at Rink for a while in evening. started to sleet in eve. Sun Mar 11. Mild and misty. then started to rain at noon I went to morning church. Auntie not out. I went in to Mrs Davidsons in eve. it came a thunder storm at four o'clock. Mon Mar 12. Fine and mild, sleighing nearly over, very icy. Tue Mar 13. Fine day. moderately cold, Aunt Nellie at Red Cross. Wed Mar 14. Fine day, Irene Chapman here. cleaned {bunea?} drawers. Thur Mar 15. Fine but cold. frozen quite clean. We girls all went down to Lizzies, the first time I was there. Childrens Carnival at the Rink. Fri Mar 16. Fine and mild, bright sun taking the snow, water over the road. a little. Mabel Welsh here. Aunties cleaned kitchen cupboards. Sat Mar 17. St Patricks day, poured heavily untill noon then a terrific wind, water very high and over road but able to walk over it. I called in at Rink. Dr. Langstaff died, Sun Mar 18. Fine but very cold wind. Aunt Nellie at morning church, Aunt Nellie and I at afternoon Confirmation Service. Annie called in afternoon. Aunt Mattie and I at Mr D- to see Lorraine she is better and sitting up. Mon Mar 19. Fine but cold. down to zero in morning. Aunt Mattie called to see Mrs Kelly and at Mothers. Mra Martin and Mrs Bowes called. Tues Mar 20. Fine and bright. roads muddy. Aunt Nellie and I at Dr Langstaffs funeral. John Cook here for tea. a little. Wed Mar 21. Fine and warmer. Mrs Atkinson called. Aunt Nellie and I went up to service, but none. Thur Mar 22. Fine and moderately warm. roads here muddy We all went to Toronto. Aunt Mattie got a new Jacket black moira. Annie here in the evening. Robins and Black-birds Fri Mar 23. Fine at first then started to rain. Mrs Shuter called. Aunt Mattie cleaning cellar headway, then we washed kitchen walls. Aunt Nellie and I went out to Millinery {hat} shop. thunder and rain in evening. Mrs Clarke - and William here in evening. Sat Mar 24. Fine but cold wind all day. skating at the Rink but soft. Annie and Lizzie called in the afternoon. Sun Mar 25. Fine and bright. Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. I went to evening church. Annie has measels. Furnace let out. Mon Mar 26. Fine and very warm. Mrs Davidson and Lorraine here. her first day out. Lizzie and Fanny Bowes also. Nelson Smellie called. Wild geese here. �Tue Mar 27. Rained heavily most of the day, then a very heavy wind and cleared. Aunt Nellie at R. C. Meeting, we put on coal ashes. Wed Mar 28. Fine but a terrific wind. Our cistern leaking. Thur Mar 29. Fine but very windy and cold. Annie called also Mrs Peebles. Mrs Wilcox called. rained through night. Fri Mar 30. Fine and bright. I went to see Walter Luesby about fixing cistern. called at Milliner's. Sat Mar 31. Fine and mild untill eve - - a little shower. Sun Apr 1. April fool. much warmer, but dull. Lorraine here all morning. Rained heavily in afternoon. Mr and Mrs Willie Farr here for tea. I went to evening church. Mon Apr 2. Rained heavily most of the day. we pumped the cistern dry, as it leaks, and going to have it cemented. We washed. Tue Apr 3. Fine and very windy, we washed Bed Covers. Willie called in the afternoon, roads muddy. Mrs Davidson called. Aunt Mattie out to village. Wed Apr 4. A fine warm day drying up nicely. We cleaned sitting room Carpet. Upstairs. and did a few boxes and trunks up. chamber. Herb Gibbs and son painting Kitchen $1. 35 and 75 for 1 qt paint $2.50 in all. Aunt Nellie at Mothers and out for her bonnet. Mrs Breakey and Mrs Atkinson here. Thur Apr 5. Rained heavily then sleeted. about two inches of snow we pumped again to empty cistern. Spare room {Above it reads: cleaned} Carpet Fri Apr 6. Good Friday. Rained and drizzled most of day. and horribly slushy, we pumped dry again. Annie here in morning. Lorraine here in afternoon. Sat Apr 7. Very cold N. W. wind, Mr Luesby cemented. Cistern. Katie Chapman here in afternoon. Sun Apr 8, Easter Sunday. Aunt Nellie and I at church. cold, wind but bright. we went to evening church Annie called in the afternoon. Mon Apr 9. {Below it reads: E. Bowes killed} Fine but very, very cold and quite a frost. Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto to Aunt Lizzies for tea. Easter Monday. Cut fruit for marmalade. Tue Apr 10. Fine but very cold with high wind. Aunties made marmalade, and we put spare room carpet down. Mrs Little called. Aunt Nellie of Red Cross. Wed Apr 11. Fine and a little warmer. roads dusty. Mother and Annie here for tea. Mrs Davidson here. Thur Apr 12. Fine and moderately cold. we cleaned our Bed rooms. and put down sitting room carpet. halls, etc, all done upstairs. I called at Miss Bowes. Mr Sloan called. Fri Apr 13. Fine but colder again. I went up to see Mr Luesby about cementing pipe to cistern. Sat Apr 14. Fine but still cold. snow still lying in sheltered places over a week. �Sun Apr 15; Fine and moderately cold. Aunt Nellie at church. I went for a walk as far as Willies in the afternoon. Marjorie has measels. Annie called in the afternoon. roads very dusty. Aunt Nellie and I at evening church. Mr Lawrence away. Mon Apr 16 Fine day, we washed, did dining room curtains. Tue Apr 17. Fine and much warmer. We cleaned chambers and wood shed. Most people Seeding. Wed Apr 18. Fine and much warmer. cleaned cellar a lovely day, so warm. Mrs Peebles called. Thur Apr 19. Fine but cooler East wind. We did some garden lettuce and Onions and Radish. Aunt Mattie varnished chairs, etc, a shower in eve. Annie and Lizzie here in evening. Fri Apr 20. Fine and very, very warm sultry. we cleaned all our Silver. Nelson Smellie planted a Maple. Mrs Simpson here in the evening. a thunder Storm about ten o'clock and a good rain filled Cistern first since it was cemented. Sessor here. Sat Apr 21. Fine but dull and cold. grass greening after rain. Aunt Nellie and I at Musicale at Mrs Pearsons. Aunt Mattie in at Mrs Davidson in afternoon. Sun Apr 22. Fine and moderately warm, Aunt Nellie at church. Willie and Mary here, stayed for early tea. Aunt Nellie and I at evening church. Mon Apr 23. Fine and bright, cool. we cleaned Parlor and Dining Room and did varnishing oilcloth. All done cleaning. Tue Apr 24. Fine but cool. Aunties at Red. Cross. Mrs Martin called. Wed Apr 25. Fine but cold East wind. Aunt Mattie, Annie and I in Toronto bought Piano. shower in eve. Thur Apr 26. Rained a little dull and cool. I went to Richmond Hill in the morning. Piano came. Aunt Mattie and I out, ordered hat and Coal. Fri Apr 27. Fine but very cold. Aunt Nellie out calling. Mrs Shuter called. Flour 11.50 a bbl, we got 1/2 bbl, 5.75 Sat Apr 28. Fine but very cool. Aunt Mattie at Mrs Kellys. and the grave yard. got my hat $5.75. Sun Apr 29. Fine but cool, East wind. Aunt Nellie and I at morning an church. I went to evening church. a little showery. Annie here after church. Mon Apr 30. Fine warm day and very bright in afternoon. I went to Toronto in afternoon to release Mr R- mortgage. got Charlie a watch. walked out to Willies in the eve after tea. we washed. Mrs W. Bowes called in afternoon. Tue May 1. May-day, very cold disagreeable wind after a heavy wind through night, and heavy rain. Wed May 2. Fine but very cold and windy. Mary Watson here. Thur May 3. Fine but cool and windy. Mrs Davidson here. Horseradish. �Fri May 4. Fine and bright. Mrs Cox and Frankie called, also Mrs. Peebles and Miss Peebles in the evening. We planted peas. Sat May 5. Rained gently most of the day from east. I called at Mrs Atkinsons in afternoon Sun May 6. Dull and cool, East wind. Mrs Davidson and Lorraine here in the morning. I went to Willies for tea and to Memorial Service for Eddie Bowes. Aunt Nellie at eve. church. Annie called in afternoon. Mon May 7. Fine and moderately warm. Aunt Mattie painted East Verandah. Mrs Peebles called, Aunt Mattie at Miss Edeys in the evening. Tue May 8. Fine and quite warm packed Boxes for the boys. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross Meeting in the evening. Aunt Mattie and I at Mrs Littles in the evening. trees came. Wed May 9. Aunt Nellie went to Toronto to Aunt Lizzies. Nelson Smellie planting trees, came a shower in afternoon, then colder. Thur May 10. Fine but very cold wind. Aunt Mattie painted South Verandah and steps also chairs. Fri May 11. Fine but cold and windy a little squawl of rain. Mr and Mrs Peebles here for tea. Sat May 12. Fine but cold wind. Mary Watson here in this evening. Sun May 13. Fine and a little warmer, Aunt Nellie at morning church, Mother, Annie, Lizzie and Wylie called. We all went to evening church, the first time for Aunt Mattie. very dusty. Mon Mar 14. Fine but cool north wind. Mr Heise store burned. We went out to see the ruins with Mr McDonalds in the evening. Tue May 15. Fine bright day but cold wind. We all went to Weston for the day. George brought us back to car. Wed May 16. Dull and cool as little squawl in afternoon. very dusty roads. Irene Chapman here. Thur May 17. Fine and warmer. Mrs Nelson Smellie and Donald called, also Mrs W. Bowes. washed, knit quilt and Blanket. Fri May 18. Fine and much warmer. Mabel and Hazel Welsh also Misses Barker called in evening. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Pearce Robinsons. Sat May 19. Fine untill eve a thunder storm and heavy rain started which will do much good. I went to Toronto. was at Dentists. - and called at Jennie Speights. Sun May 20. Fine and cooler. Aunt Nellie at morning church. we all went to evening church. Mon May 21. Fine until evening it came as shower. Tue May 22. Raining from the east all day steadily, giving everything a good soaking, cleared a little then thunder in the eve. Aunt Mattie at M. Watsons. Aunt Nellie at R. C. in eve at Mrs Langstaffs. Tue May 23. Fair but cold west winds and a few squawls. I went to Welshs with wool in the evening. �Wed May 24. Fine with the exception of squawls and very, very cold west winds. we all spent the day at Mothers. Empire day. Fri May 25. Fine but still cool. I went down to see Florence James in the evening a number of Aeroplanes passed over. Sat May 26. Fine day and much warmer. Aunties and I went for a walk out the mill road and to the Cemetry. Sun May 27. Fine bright day. Aunt Nellie at morning church. Annie and Mother called. We all went to evening church, fine and warmer. Mon May 28. Fine untill eve it came a little shower, washed, put in some Dahlias, I called at miss Mundeys. Tue Mon 29. Fine bright and warmer. Aunties and I in Toronto, Aunt Mattie a hat, Aunt Nellie dress and I got material for dress, Aunties called, Mrs Smellies Mrs Shuter called. Wed May 30. Fine and warm. Cut lawn. Mrs Peebles called Thur May 21. {Below it reads: Range out first} Fine at first then a heavy shower at five. Mrs Reive here for tea, a heavy rain started at eight and continued. Mrs Martin called. Fri June 1 {Below it reads: R} Fine bright warm day after rain, trees coming out. did pine apples yesterday. 6 at 10 cts {Above it reads: 20 cts} (4 qts, 4 quarts in all. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Kellys, our fire out a couple of days. did our pines Wed, 20 cts each, I weigh 129. lbs. Sat June 2. Fine but cool. light a little fire. Mary Chapman called. I went for a drive with N. Smellie in eve. Sun June 3. Fine but dull and very cool, fire. We all went to evening church. Annie called. Mon June 4. Fine and warm we let stove out. cutting lawn. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Welsh, Aunt Mattie and I at grave yard and called at Mrs Langstaffs in evening. put in all Dahlias, some tomatoes. Tue June 5. Fine and warm a little shower in afternoon. then clear and warm. Wed June 6 A cold east wind, had to light fire. Aunt Nellie called at Miss Edeys. came a heavy rain and thunder storm in the evening. Mrs Davidson in while storming. cut first lettuce. last fire. Thur June 7. A warm day but showery. Auntie canned Rhubarb. Fri June 8 Dull, cool and showery, tree fully out in leaf and blossoms out now. fine in eve. I walked out to Willies. Sat June 9. Fine and very warm, put in more Tomatoe plants. Mrs Davidsons baby born. I called at Miss Mundey in evening, Lorraine here. bread is down to 11 cts it was 12 for a while. Sun June 10. Fine after rain but dull Aunt Nellie at church in the morning, Summer Vest. Annie called in evening. We all went to evening church, cleared eve. �Mon June 11. Fine and munch warmer, we called at Mrs Shuters. Tue June 12. Fine and very warm. Aunt Lizzie and Mrs Griselich here for tea came on 2. Car, and home. 7. Aunt Nellie at Annual Red Cross Meeting. Mattie {Above it reads: called at Bowes.} Wed June 13. Fine and very warm. Aunt Mattie and I called on Mrs Atkinson. Mrs Breakey and Miss Morgan all out, so called at Mrs Pearsons. Mrs Halls. came a thunder storm in the evening and a heavy rain. Thur June 14. Fine and bright. at first then clouded and cooler. Aunt Nellie called at M. Watsons. Fri June 15, Fine but very cool after a heavy rain last night. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Boyles. Aunt Mattie called to see Mrs Davidson. Aunt Mattie to see Mrs Kelly. Sat June 16. Fine bright a little warmer. Aunt Mattie and I for a walk up by springs. Annie called. Aunt Mattie to see Mr Horne to cut grass. I was in to see Mrs Davidson. Butter, 40. cts. Bread 11cts, Royal Oil 22c gal. Mrs Wallbridge died. full flow. Sun June 17. Fine and much warmer, a slight frost last night but no harm. Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. Mother and Annie here in the afternoon very dusty. we all went to eve- church. Mon June 18. Fine untill noon a terrific rain and thunder storm Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto. I got my dress fitted in the eve. Tue June 19. Fine and quite warm. Aunt Nellie at Mrs Pebbles I went to Miss Mundeys. Marjorie called. Wed June 20. Fine at first. then showery in afternoon, Mrs Davidson up and doing work. Nurse left yesterday. �Thurs June 21. Fine after a heavy rain last night got word Mrs Wallbridge dead. got my dress. $3 making. $8.44 in all. Fri June 22. Fine and quite cool. I walked to Willies in the evening, took lettuce, called Miss Wilcox, Lawrence, Thursday. Sat June 23.Rained all afternoon, a great growth the past two weeks, we all had tea at Mrs Peebles. Sun June 24. Aunt Nellie at church. fine but dull all day, We all went to evening church. called at Mrs McDon Mon June 25. Fine bright day. we washed. Tues June 26. Fine after a heavy rain in the night. Irene Chapman called. very hot and sultry. Mr Lawrence called. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross in eve. Mr Horne cut grass. Contents Wed June 27. Fine and moderately warm. I walked to Willies in the evening with Lettuce, then I went up to the Church to see Miss Richards married. Thur June 28. Fine and bright then cloudy with showers in eve. Fri June 29.A very heavy rain last night, then cleared at noon. the two Marion Smellies called (letter). David Smellie here for tea. Mary Watson and Lizzie Bowes here in eve. Sat June 30. Fine bright day and moderately cool. I went to Toronto. called to see Aunt Lizzie at I {1?}. Aunt Nellie at Horticultural show and tea. I went in the evening. �Sun July 1. Rained and thunder early in the morning a dreadful downpour. then cleared about ten o'clock we all went to Willie's for the day. I stayed for Church, Aunt Nellie at our church. Orange Sermon. Mon July 2. Fine bright day, moderately warm. Mother, Annie and Mrs Mason here for tea. Tues July 3,. Fine bright day, cool, went for a drive first since. Apr 13. Mabel Welsh called, Aunt M. and I. Cemetry. Wed July 4. Fine bright warm day. Aunt Nellie and I called at Mrs E. Langstaffs in the evening. Mrs Boyle and Miss Wilcox called. Thur July 5. Fine bright day moderately warm. just ideal. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto called at Alice Cook and tea at Mrs Gibsons. Aunt Nellie and L. Bowes at Mrs Littles in eve. Aun Mattie and I out with Nelson Smellie to Frank Teasdales in eve, we went to Mt. Pleasant. Fri July 6. Fine bright day, a little dusty again. Mrs Davidson and baby in. Miss Edey called. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in the evening. Sat July 7. Warmer with east wind. Came a storm in the evening, then drizzled all night. Sun July 8. Very, very wet after night's rain and still misty all forenoon. Kept damp all day. We expected to go to Markham but too wet. Annie and Lizzie called in afternoon. Aunties and I at evening church. Mon July 9. Dull and sultry then a thunder and rain about five o'clock. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs McDonalds. �Tue July 10. Damp all day then came a shower in eve and more rain through night. Mr and Mrs Peebles in to see our garden. Our S.S. pic-nic to the Beech. Aunt Nellie did not go to Red Cross. too wet. Wed July 11. Dull and misty all day and a little shower eve, I took wool to Mabel Welsh. Thur July 12. Dull and threatening occasional showers. I went to Willies in the evening, had Lorraine in. Mr Bowes to H- Fri July 13. Fine at first then showery in eve. Strawberries. 16 cts Sat July 14. A heavy storm and dreadful rain about three o'clock ground and everything soaked all week. strawberries15 cts. Aunt Nellie in Toronto. New potatoes 80 c pk. Sun July 15. St. Swithians day. Aunt Nellie at church. fine with the exception. of a very few drops in afternoon. Willie's family all here for tea. Mary, Marjorie, and Aunt Nellie and I at Toront evening church. Mon July 16. Fine and moderately warm. I was at Mrs Langstaffs for wool in the afternoon. Aunt Mattie at the Doctors in the evening. rained heavily at night. Tue July 17. Fine after the heavy rain, untill eve it came more rain, Wed July 18, Fine with exception of a little shower, only sprinkles about one o'clock. We went out to Markham Village in afternoon. at Mr Reives for tea. Lizzie Carleton called in eve. Thur July 19, Rained a little in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie at Mrs Welsh’s for Rhubarb. Mrs Johns called, green peas three time out of our garden �Fri July 20, Fine but hot at first, I went to Willies to hoe in the afternoon, it came thunder storm but not much rain about six. Sat July 21. Fine but warm all day, butter 38 cents, Sun July 22. Fine and very warm, Aunt Nellie at church, got 5 gal oil on friday. I went alone to evening church. Aunt Mattie out for a little dive with Mr McDonalds after church, extremely warm. A. came from L. Simcoe. Mon July 23. Fine and very, very warm, we washed. Mrs Shuter called in the evening. Aunt Mattie and I took a walk west. Tue July 24. Fine and warm. Grant came for me to go to hoe. Mary Watson here in afternoon. Aunt Nellie at Red cross in evening. Miss Edey here in the evening. Wed July 25. Fine but very, very warm. first Raspberries 16 c. I went for a drive to see Frank Teasdale with Nelson Smellie. Aun Mattie has a swollen face. Thur July 26. Very, warm and roads dusty. Aeroplane came down in the afternoon. thunder but no rain here. Fri July 27. Fine and a little cooler. Aunt Nellie went to Willie sand to see Mrs White. Mrs Cox called in the evening, also Mrs Clarke. Sun July 29, Fine and warm again, Aunt Nellie at morning church. Mr. Mrs Reive and Kathleen here. no person at evening church so very warm, 98. degrees hottest day. Sat July 28. Fine and very warm the dust dreadful, Aunt {Above it reads: Mattie in Toronto at Dentists, with swollen face.} �Mon July 30. Fine very, very hot. I went to Mrs. Littles in eve to order berries. Aunt M. and I at Dentists, I called at Aunt Lizzies, 4 doz eggs, 50 cents. Tue July 31. Dry and very warm, rain needed I walked out to Willies in the evening, busy haying. Wed Aug 1, Fine and extremely warm, Aunt Nellie picked 2 baskets berries, 13 cents, I got 6 at, 16 cents at Mr Kaisers. thunder and rain in some places, none here. Thur Aug 2. Fine and cooler, ground hard and dry, dreadful dust. Mrs. Simpson, Miss Mundey here, Mrs Peebles brought red currants, Fri Aug 3. Fine and cool, I went out with Mr Farr to the University, Aunt Mattie at the Doctors in evening. Sat Aug 4. Fine and cool, Aunt Mattie to see Mrs Kelly in the evening, I was in Toronto, at Lizzies for tea Sun Aug 5. Aunt Nellie at morning church, We all went to eve church, Aunt Mattie and I came out a little early as it was thundering but we got no rain here, quite cool. Mon Aug 6. Fine and cool, washed. Aunt Nellie and I at Mrs Littles picking berries 6 boxes at 12 cts. Aunt Mattie, Annie and I for a walk to the second, some are not done haying, and many cutting grain, the hay heavy. Civic Holiday. Tue Aug 7. Fine and moderately warm, Ida Clarke for Tea, Aunt Mattie and I at grave yard in eveWed Aug 8. It came a shower last night, then a heavy storm and rain about four O'clock, put some grain down. Thur Aug 9. Fine after the rain and cool, I went to Mrs. Littles for two baskets of berries. Annie here in evening. Fri Aug 10. Fine and very cool. we got berries at M. Watsons and Mrs. Peebles, about nine baskets. Aunt Mattie and I at Willies in the evening cutting barley, and fall wheat cut. Sat Aug 11. Fine and a little warmer. Aunt Nellie at church {Above it reads: at Bowes in eve.} Mr Lawrence away. we got a few black currants & berries. Sun Aug 12. Fine and warmer, Aunt Nellie at morning Church, We all went to evening church. Mr. Diamond preached �Mon Aug 13. Fine and moderately warm. We picked Currants and berries at M. Watsons, she came home. about 35 box in all. Tue Aug 14. Fine and moderately warm. then came storm but very little rain here. Aunt Nellie at R. C. at Mrs Wilcox in afternoon. Wed Aug 15. Fine day, Aunt Nellie in Toronto. in afternoon. Mary Watson here in the evening. Thur Aug 16. Fine and warm, a very light shower in evening. Fri Aug 17. Fine and very cool, Aunt Kate and Mary Chapman called. also Mrs Teasdale and Mrs Frank. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in evening. Sat Aug 18. Fine bright day, an ideal day, a little dusty and gardens dry, also pastures, but good for Harvest. John Cook here for tea. about Sun Aug 19. A light shower in the morning no person at church. we all went to eve-church. Mon Aug 20. Warm, we washed. Spare room curtains. a thunder storm very little rain here. Thunder but no rain. here Tue Aug 21. Fine and warmer, thunder but no rain here. Wed Aug 22. Fine and warm. Mary Watson here in afternoon. I went to Willies in eve- all cutting done but seven acres and nothing in but four loads of wheat. it started to rain heavily about eleven o'clock. Thur Aug 23. Rained gently all morning, Mrs Jakes called collecting for tea. Mrs Simpson called. Fri Aug 24. Fine with exception of squawls, quite cool. Butter 45 {Above it reads: 45 cts} Sat Aug 25. Fair with exception of odd showers. Marjorie came out in afternoon, and we all went to Horticulture Show and Red Cross tea, proceeds $ {Diarist left empty space for dollar amount but never filled it in} very cold. Sun Aug 26, Fine and very cool, Marjorie went home. Aunt Nellie at Morning Church, We all went to evening church. Aunt Mattie and I at Presbyterian Church. {Missing Pages} �Thur Oct 18, Fine until eve it started to rain, and rained all night and until noon, then it cleared and the Soldiers left {Above it reads: on Friday.} Fri Oct 19, It rained heavily until noon. Soldiers left then. Sat Oct 20. Fine & colder, Mary Watson called. Aunt M. called at Mrs Kellys, Parlor window put in. a squawl of sleet or snow. We brought Manure for garden Sun Oct 21. Dull and misty but not cold, Annie went with use to eve- church. Mon Oct 22. Fine bright day, we swept upstairs, Tue Oct 23. Rained gently most of the day, Mrs Teasdale and Clara, here to spend the day, Mary Chapman called Wed Oct 24. Rather dull and showery, Aunt Mattie went to Toronto, to Aunt Lizzies, Aunt Nellie came home in afternoon I called at Mary Watsons in the evening. rained all night Thur Oct 25. Rained and a little snow at first. cleared at noon & bright. Mrs Edwin Langstaff called, Aunt Nellie at Milliners, Lorraine in. Fri Oct 26. Fine day, East wind, we put in Kitchen window. We sold last three hens 17 cts a lb the other three at 20 cts. We went to Mrs Littles for pullets five at $1 a piece, got a bag of potatoes $1.50 Annie here in eve. Sat Oct 27. Fine and bright at first, then started rain towards evening & poured all night. I was in Toronto dinner at Aunt Lizzies. Sun Oct 28. Cleared and quite bright but windy. I walked to Concord church and dinner at Willies. {Above it reads: then home.} We went to evening church. Mon Oct 29, Rained heavily all day. we washed. poured and thunder about five o'clock. Tue Oct 30. Fine and very cold and windy, brought Dahlias and Onions into cellar. Mrs Martin called. Wed Oct 31. Fine but dull and a few sprinkles, I called at Mrs Lawrences with yarn Thur Nov 1, Fine after a little squawl of snow. Aunt Mattie came home. Fri Nov 2, Fine but black and cold, Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Welsh's in the afternoon, I took Lorraine for a ride. �{Sun Nov 4 written over Sat Nov 3.} Fine bright day, roads nice and dry. beautiful day. Aunt Nellie & I at morning church M. Watson. Miss Carruthers called. Aunt M and I at Mothers for a while. We all went to evening church. {Sat Nov 3 written over Sun Nov 4.} Fine bright day. I took Lorraine out for ride. Mon Nov 5. Fine and mild roads beautiful. Aunt Mattie and I at Willies for a while. got turnips. Aunt Nellie at hall, packing boxes Tue Nov 6. Fine bright day, heavy white frost, Lizzie has a daughter Annie here in the evening. Mr James Martin very low. {Below line it reads: Mick dug garden.} Wed Nov 7. Fine bright day, frosty and ice, but grand weather. {Above it reads: Mrs} Langstaff {Above it reads: called} Thur Nov 8. Fine day, bright. Aunt Mattie called to see Lizzie Bowes. Fri Nov 9. Fine day and mild and bright. Mr Little brought potatoes $1.75. Sat Nov 10. Fine bright day. I went to Toronto called to Lizzies. got my black velvet hat made over. $2.00. butter is 49 cts now. Sun Nov 11. Fine but a heavy fog, Aunt Nellie at morning church. Annie called. I went alone to evening church. quite dark. Aviator killed near Victoria Square. Mon Nov 12. Fine bright day. we washed. Mrs Bowes called, beautiful roads Tue Nov 13. Fine bright day, warm. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross. Wed Nov 14. Fine bright day. We all went to Toronto. Thur Nov 15. Fine day but not quite so bright, butter is fifty cents a lb, Fri Nov 16. Fine and a little cooler. I took Victory Bond, $100. Miss Barker called in the evening, got one egg. Sat Nov 17,.Fine bright day with lovely dry roads, we have had three weeks of fine weather for fall work and over two weeks with no rain at all. Mr and Mrs Jakes called in afternoon. Sun Nov 18. A little shower then cleared and windy. I went to Willies and called at Mrs Clarkes, I went alone to eve church, squawly �Mon Nov 19. Fine and bright roads still dry. Mabel Welsh called. Tom Speight called. Tue Nov 20. Cloudy but no rain, Auntil night a little. I took Lorraine a drive Wed Nov 21. Rained heavily and very black all day. I was in at Mrs D- eve Thur Nov 22. Rained heavily then snowed and very, very cold. Mrs Peebles called. {In left margin and continuing above next line it reads: Range in at night first.} I called at Bowes in eve. Annie called in morning Fri Nov 23. Very, very cold and terrific north-west wind. Sat Nov 24. Fine and very, very cold. north west wind. Radiator froze light furnace. extremely cold for November. Sun Nov 25. Fine bright day. still hard frozen, Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. Boy Scouts service. I stayed with Lizzie Bowes Annie here in afternoon. I went to evening church alone. Mon Nov 26. Fine but still very cold. Plumber here and fixed pipes and disconnected Rad, Ada Martin called in afternoon. I took a second Victory Bond. let Range out again nights Tue Nov 27. Fine and a little milder. Mary Watson here for dinner. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross, Jennie Edey called, Aunt Mattie in at Mrs Davidsons for a while Wed Nov 28. Dull and misty with a little rain and flurries, fine eve. Thur Nov 29. Fine and very mild. Aunt Mattie called at Bowes and Mothers in the afternoon. Fri Nov 30. Rained and misty, from the East, all very slushy. I stayed with Lizzie Bowes in the evening. (Phoned) Sat Dec 1. Fine but sloppy, with high winds. Willie brought Pork, I went to Marguerite Boyles Recital at Methodist Church in eve. I was in at Mrs Davidsons, Sold 1 doz eggs, 70 {Above it reads: cts.} Sun Dec 2. Fine but very, very cold again. Aunt Nellie at morning church, Annie and Marjorie also Wylie called in afternoon, I went to eve church, Mon Dec 3. Fine and bright. Irene Chapman called. Tue Dec 4. Fine day a little milder, splendid roads. I went for a drive in the evening. Aunt Mattie at Mrs Kellys (17 weeks away. �Wed Dec 5. Fine but much colder. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto. I called to see Jamie Speight. Mrs Lawrence called. Thur Dec 6. Fine day, moderately warm. Mrs Davidson & children in Fr Dec 7. Beautiful day, clear cold and good roads. Sat Dec 8. Cold east blizzard with terrific storm about 10 inches of snow, or more. drifting in everywhere. let Range in night Sun Dec 9. Cold west wind and still drifting, a good deal of digging Cutters out and fairly good sleighing, I went to evening church only a few out, so snowy walking, very cold. Mon Dec 10. Fine and very cold, five below zero. we washed, Willie here for window Tue Dec 11. Fine and moderately cold, Aunt Nellie at Red Cross Meeting. Wed Dec 12. A little snow then cleared. Aunties in Toronto. at W. Cook. Thur Dec 13. Fine and then started to snow in the afternoon. Lorraine in Fri Dec 14. Fine and very cold and windy. good sleighing. Sat Dec 15. Very, very cold, severe frost {empty space} below zero. Mrs Peebles called. Sun Dec 16. Fine and cold. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I went to evening church. Mon Dec 17. Fine bright day, and a little milder Election Day the West York majority over 7000. Tue Dec 18. Fine and milder. beautiful day. good sleighing out for first sleigh drive. Aunt Mattie out in the afternoon. Phoned. Wed Dec 19. Rained a little and very foggy, the streets very slushy. I went to Toronto. sleighing nearly gone after over a week good. Thurs Dec 20. Fair and very mild snow going rapidly. Annie here. Fri Dec 21. Rained a little. roads slushy. then cleared and freezing. Sat Dec 22. Fine bright day and moderately cold. Aunt Mattie and I up to decorate. The Rink opened. wheels out �Sun Dec 23. Fine bright day, moderately cold. Aunt Nellie and I at morning church, I went to evening church. Annie called. Mon Dec 24. Fine and very mild and foggy. all icy and sloppy. washed. I went up to decorate in afternoon, Mrs Peebles in eve. Tue Dec 25. Christmas Day. fine and moderately cold with N. W. wind. Skating in the evening, we all spent at Mothers. Wed Dec 26. Fine and moderately cold. Mrs. Peebles called. geese, 18 1/2 lbs. 30 {Above it reads: cts} Thur Dec 27. Fine and moderately cold. Annie called and I went out eve Fri Dec 28. A terrific wind and blizzard at first then extreme frost down to 11 below zero. day of S.S. tea at the hall. Sat Dec 29 x. {Above line it reads: 20 below zero it was 15 below most of the day.} I went to Toronto, called at Aunt Lizzies Miss Barker here Sun Dec 30. Fine and extremely cold, 22 below zero, I went to evening Church, we have meals upstairs first. red hen layed two dozen and two eggs lately, 16 in most places. Mon Dec 31. Fine and very cold, but clear and bright, 8 below zero. End of year 1917. Page is left blank Wed Nov 28. Dull and misty, with a little rain and flurries. fine eve. Thur Nov 29. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1917 "And the little brown dog did not even say Exxuse me, ma'am, as he scampered away; But I'm sure as can be his greatest joy Is just to trot behind that boy." </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Page is left blank </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#1917">1 1917</a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Mon_Jan_1.">1.1 Mon Jan 1.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tues_Jan_2.">1.2 Tues Jan 2.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thurs_Jan_4.">1.3 Thurs Jan 4.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Fri_Jan_5">1.4 Fri Jan 5</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sat_Jan_6">1.5 Sat Jan 6</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sun_Jan_7.">1.6 Sun Jan 7.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Mon_Jan_8.">1.7 Mon Jan 8.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tue_Jan_9.">1.8 Tue Jan 9.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wed_Jan_10.2C">1.9 Wed Jan 10,</a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2>1917</h2> <h3>Mon Jan 1.</h3> New Years, {Willies} family, also Morthers, and Wylie here to dinner, much milder. the children skating. <h3>Tues Jan 2.</h3> {Tine's?} and very mild, I went to Harry Bowers butchering, Mrs Peebles called, Lizzie called in the evening. Ms Niobel died. Lizze Bowese called. Aunt Nellie at R.H station for parcel. <h3>Thurs Jan 4.</h3> Fine and mild sleighing nearly all gone. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Kellys and Mrs Reamund, the girls here in the evening named and sleeped in night. <h3>Fri Jan 5</h3> <pre>Rained and {sleeted?} nearly all day. Aunt Mattie in bed was sick all night. below, Mary Gork and Misses Page called. </pre> <h3>Sat Jan 6</h3> Fine and frozen clean but icy. I called at Morhters and at Pink. Mrs Peebles called. <h3>Sun Jan 7.</h3> Fine but cold. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I went to evening church. Annie and Lizze called. <h3>Mon Jan 8.</h3> Fine but cold. we washed. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Peebles. Mrs Little and children in eve. <h3>Tue Jan 9.</h3> Fine and milder. <h3>Wed Jan 10,</h3> A very cold north wind, stormy at first. Lizzie called to say good bye. she was married at five o'clock. We got our fried egg. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Jan_11.">1 Thur Jan 11.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Jan_12.2C">2 Fri Jan 12,</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Jan_13.">3 Sat Jan 13.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Jan_14">4 Sun Jan 14</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Jan_15">5 Mon Jan 15</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues_Jan_16.">6 Tues Jan 16.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_Jan_17.">7 Wed Jan 17.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Jan_18.2C">8 Thur Jan 18,</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Jan_19">9 Fri Jan 19</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Thur Jan 11.</h3> Fine and very, cold. 16 below zero, in some places. <h3>Fri Jan 12,</h3> Fine and still very cold. 9 below zero. Mrs Lawrence called, also M. Chapman. Arrive here in the evening. <h3>Sat Jan 13.</h3> A little more snow and milder, then came a little more in the eve. I was out in the evening, the children at the rink. <h3>Sun Jan 14</h3> Fine but very cold. a good deal of snow drifted through this night. Aunt Nellie has a cold. Arrive here for dinner. Willie and Mary called in the afternoon, I went to evening church. <h3>Mon Jan 15</h3> Fine day but very cold. Thomas Poole called Aunt Mattie and Morhters for a while in the afternoon. <h3>Tues Jan 16.</h3> Fine and cold. <h3>Wed Jan 17.</h3> Fine but still cold. Mr Howard buried. <h3>Thur Jan 18,</h3> Fine a little more light snow and blowing very cold. I was at Mr Driery's funeral. Mr Lawrence is poorly after a hemorrhage last Saturday evening. Aunt Nellie poorly Irene Chapman called. <h3>Fri Jan 19</h3> Fine and a little milder then before night went down to zero again. Mrs Peeble called Lizzie, Wylie and Annie called in evening, they just returned from New York. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Jan_20.2C">1 Sat Jan 20,</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Jan_21.">2 Sun Jan 21.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Jan_22.">3 Mon Jan 22.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_Jan_23.">4 Tue Jan 23.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_Jan_24.">5 Wed Jan 24.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Jan_25">6 Thur Jan 25</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Jan_26_.3D.3D.3D">7 Fri Jan 26 ===</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Jan_27_x">8 Sat Jan 27 x</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Sat Jan 20,</h3> Fine and moderately col.d AUnt Mattie and I out for a little walk called at Miss Edeys with a book. we had oysters for tea, 75 this year. I was at Morthers and at the rink in eve. <h3>Sun Jan 21.</h3> Very sharp. Easy wind and becomming very strong in the afternoon. Annie called in the afternoon. I went to {Marthodist?} Church is hear Mr Dean in the everning. <h3>Mon Jan 22.</h3> Very cold and windy and {guile?} as lot of digging them clearned and cold. Mabel Walsh called. <h3>Tue Jan 23.</h3> Fine and still cold, but bright. Mr Willie Barrel called in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie at R. G. meeting. <h3>Wed Jan 24.</h3> Fine and moderately cold. Lizzie is at her own house this week and settling. <h3>Thur Jan 25</h3> Fine and cold, a little light snow this morning. very cold and windy in the afternoon I went to S. S. {Gomrsrlion}afternoon and evening. Elsie Mathewson here for tea. <h3>Fri Jan 26 ===</h3> Fine and cold. good sleighing. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Kellys and Mrs U. J.{Smallies?} <h3>Sat Jan 27 x</h3> I went to Toronto. called at Aunt Lizzes. A very stormy day from the East, snowing and blowing all day, cleared in evening. {Danid} Smallie here for dinner. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {There is a blank paper covering the middle of diary titled "1917"} {ineligible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Jan_28">1 Sun Jan 28</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Jan_29">2 Mon Jan 29</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_Jan_30">3 Tue Jan 30</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_Jan_31">4 Wed Jan 31</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Feb_1">5 Thur Feb 1</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Feb_2.2C">6 Fri Feb 2,</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Feb_3:">7 Sat Feb 3:</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Feb_4">8 Sun Feb 4</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Feb_5">9 Mon Feb 5</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Sun Jan 28</h3> Fine bright day. Aunt Nellie at morning and evening church. I walked to Willies in afternoon. Susie Wyland here for tea. <h3>Mon Jan 29</h3> Milder with rain from the east, not heavy. Aunt Mattie and I at the Rink. Concord School out. Mrs D is. <h3>Tue Jan 30</h3> Fine day and a little colder rather slippery. Mrs Martin called also Wilie {Borigel?} for yarn <h3>Wed Jan 31</h3> Fine and colder. Willie took Lizzies things down a little sleet in the evening <h3>Thur Feb 1</h3> Fine bright day, vey, very cold, and a terrific N. W. wind. Aunnie here in the evening. <h3>Fri Feb 2,</h3> Fine but very severe frost. 9 below zero, and 12 below in some places. Aunt Nellie at village in afternoon at Mothers and Mary Chapmans. Lizzie gome. <h3>Sat Feb 3:</h3> Fine and very cold wind a terrific gale from the North West. Shower at Mrs Halle for the boys. I went to the Pink in the evening, it was 6below zero. <h3>Sun Feb 4</h3> Rather milder but a little snow and rain. Aunt Nellie at norning church. I went to evening church. Annie called after church. Willie called for a few minutes in the morning. <h3>Mon Feb 5</h3> Fine but very cold we washed, I went to Institute meeting. Miss Eday called, also Miss Mundey, and Mrs Simpson in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_Feb_6">1 Tue Feb 6</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Web_Feb_7">2 Web Feb 7</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Feb_8">3 Thur Feb 8</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Feb_9">4 Fri Feb 9</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Feb_10">5 Sat Feb 10</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Feb_11">6 Sun Feb 11</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Feb_12">7 Mon Feb 12</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_Feb_13">8 Tue Feb 13</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_Feb_14.2C">9 Wed Feb 14,</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Feb_15">10 Thur Feb 15</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Feb._16.">11 Fri Feb. 16.</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Tue Feb 6</h3> Fine and moderately cold. Mrs Peebles called in the evening <h3>Web Feb 7</h3> Fine but very cold. Aunt Mattie at Mothers for a little while. I went to Carnival. $63 for boys. <h3>Thur Feb 8</h3> Very cold and below zero, little flurries of snow. extremely cold in the evening. A I I called on Miss Ramsey. <h3>Fri Feb 9</h3> Very cold. 4 below zero. Annie and I at Willies {burchering?}. Willie at Elliols Sale, and here for teas. <h3>Sat Feb 10</h3> Very cold, 6 below zero. 12 below at jail farm, a strong N.W. wind all day. Mrs Peebleshere in eve. I went to the Rink for a while <h3>Sun Feb 11</h3> Clear and very cold, below zero. Aunt Nellie at morning church There was 77 ships sunk with tonnage during first 10 days in February. I went to eve church. Annie called in afternoon. <h3>Mon Feb 12</h3> Fine but cold down to zero. 9 below zero. 12 below {R. H?} <h3>Tue Feb 13</h3> Moderately cold and a little blustry in the evening. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross Meeting. Mrs Kirk called started freely in the afternoon. Willie called with pork. Helen {Wiltopine?} here for tea. <h3>Wed Feb 14,</h3> Fine and much milder. I was out in the evening. <h3>Thur Feb 15</h3> Fine bright day. Annie Lizzie and Mrs Hamilton called in afternoon. Missisaugua Horse found at Rink. <h3>Fri Feb. 16.</h3> Fine day with strong wind Mrs Peebles called hens not laying now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Feb_17.">1 Sat Feb 17.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Feb_18">2 Sun Feb 18</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Feb_19.">3 Mon Feb 19.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_Feb_20.">4 Tue Feb 20.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_Feb_21">5 Wed Feb 21</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Ash_Wed_.7Bday_in_Catholicism.7D">6 Ash Wed {day in Catholicism}</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Feb_22">7 Thur Feb 22</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Feb_23">8 Fri Feb 23</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Feb_24">9 Sat Feb 24</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Feb_25.">10 Sun Feb 25.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Feb_26.">11 Mon Feb 26.</a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Mon_Feb_26._2">11.1 Mon Feb 26.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tue_Feb_27">11.2 Tue Feb 27</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wed_Feb_28.">11.3 Wed Feb 28.</a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h3>Sat Feb 17.</h3> Very mild and thawing, then heavy wind and much colder at night. I was at Rink. <h3>Sun Feb 18</h3> Fine and colder. Aunt Nellie at church. I went to evening church. <h3>Mon Feb 19.</h3> Cold and down to zero turning to East storm in the afternoon. Auntie and I packing {bousel?} for boys <h3>Tue Feb 20.</h3> Fine and modetately cold. <h3>Wed Feb 21</h3> <h3>Ash Wed {day in Catholicism}</h3> Fine and moderately warm. Aunt Mattie at the village in the afternoon, hens starting to lay again. <h3>Thur Feb 22</h3> Fine and mild. Mr {Brealjeys?} Sale. <h3>Fri Feb 23</h3> Rained and sleeted, very mild. wet and slushy. Mr Peebles helping to move bed and springs. <h3>Sat Feb 24</h3> Fine and much colder with strong wind. I went to the Rink for a while in evening. Mrs Martin called. <h3>Sun Feb 25.</h3> Aunt Nellie at church. I went in to Mr Daridon. <h2>Mon Feb 26.</h2> Annie called in the afternoon ! I went to evening church. MIlder with a little flurry of snow in the afternoon. <h3>Mon Feb 26.</h3> Rain and sleet then mild and sloppy. Lorrain is sick with bronchitis. Mrs Peebles called in eve. <h3>Tue Feb 27</h3> Fine and colder. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross meeting. Aunt Mattie went to see the baby. <h3>Wed Feb 28.</h3> Fine and cold. very icy. Hockey March at Rink. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thurs_Feb_29_Mar_I.">1 Thurs Feb 29 Mar I.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Mar_2.2C">2 Fri Mar 2,</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Mar_3">3 Sat Mar 3</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Mar_4">4 Sun Mar 4</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Mar_5.">5 Mon Mar 5.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_Mar_6.">6 Tue Mar 6.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_Mar_7.">7 Wed Mar 7.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Marh_8">8 Thur Marh 8</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Thurs Feb 29 Mar I.</h3> Fine bright day and moderately cold. Mabel Welsh and Ms deral called in the evening. <h3>Fri Mar 2,</h3> Fine day and thawing quite sloppy. Mr James Chapman died. Aunt Nellie and I at Mr Lyone funeral. Mrs Willard Simpson, also Miss Munday here with {Victrola} in the evening. Aunt Nellie at Lenten Service. Willie called in few minutes in afternoon. <h3>Sat Mar 3</h3> Fine bright day, mild and thawing. I went to the Rink for a while in the evening. <h3>Sun Mar 4</h3> Fine and bright, but very cold. I went in to see Lorraine. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I went to evening church. Annie called after church. <h3>Mon Mar 5.</h3> A stormy day, snowing about the heaviest of the season. Concord School at the Rink. <h3>Tue Mar 6.</h3> Fine bright day and moderately cold. Aunt Mattie at Morthers a while in afternoon. <h3>Wed Mar 7.</h3> Fien day and much milder. Snow going quickly. Willie took Aunt MAttie out for dinner. Aunt Nellie at Lenen Service. I was out in the even. Willie Bowes here. Mrs Shuter called in the evening, started to sleet and rain. <h3>Thur Marh 8</h3> Fine after a heavy rain last night, very sloppy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Mar_9.">1 Fri Mar 9.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Mar_10.2C">2 Sat Mar 10,</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Mar_11.">3 Sun Mar 11.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Mar_12">4 Mon Mar 12</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_Mar_13">5 Tue Mar 13</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_Mar_14">6 Wed Mar 14</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Mar_15">7 Thur Mar 15</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Mar_16">8 Fri Mar 16</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Mar_17">9 Sat Mar 17</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Fri Mar 9.</h3> Cold wind but taking the snow the water raised and nearly over road but men dug ditch and got it away quickly. <h3>Sat Mar 10,</h3> Fine bright day and mild. Sleighing nearly gone and many buggies out. I was at Prink for a while in evening started to sleet in even. <h3>Sun Mar 11.</h3> Mild and misty then started to rain at noon. I went to morning church. Auntie not out. I went in to Mrs {Dandion?} in eve. A came a thunder storm at four o'clock. <h3>Mon Mar 12</h3> Fine and mild. sleighing nearly over very icy. <h3>Tue Mar 13</h3> Fine day moderately cold, Aunt Nellie at Red Cross. <h3>Wed Mar 14</h3> Fine day, Gene Chapman here cleaned {burnea?} drawers. <h3>Thur Mar 15</h3> Fine but cold frozen quite clean. We girls all went down to Lizzes, the first time I was there. Childrens Carnival at the Rink. <h3>Fri Mar 16</h3> Fien and mild, bright sun taking the snow, water over the road a little. Mabel Welsh here. Aunties cleaned kitchen cupboards. <h3>Sat Mar 17</h3> St Patricks day, poured heavily until noon then a terrific wind, water very high and over road but able to walk over it. I called in at Pink. Dr. Laystaff died. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Mar_18">1 Sun Mar 18</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Mar_19.">2 Mon Mar 19.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues_Mar_20">3 Tues Mar 20</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_Mar_21">4 Wed Mar 21</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Mar_22">5 Thur Mar 22</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Mar_23">6 Fri Mar 23</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Sun Mar 18</h3> Fine but very cold wind. Aunt Nellie at morning church, Aunt Nellie and I at afternoon Confirmation Service. Annie clleed in afternoon. Aunt Mattie and I at Mr D to see Lorainne she is better and sitting up. <h3>Mon Mar 19.</h3> Fine but cold down to zero in morning. Aunt Mattie called to see Mrs Kelly and at Mothers. Mra Martin and Mrs Bowers called. <h3>Tues Mar 20</h3> Fine and bright roads muddy. Aunt Nellie and I at Dr Laugstaffs funeral. John Cork here for tea a little. <h3>Wed Mar 21</h3> Fien and warmer. Mrs{Atlinson?} called. Aunt Nellie and I went up to service, buy none. <h3>Thur Mar 22</h3> Finwe and moderately warm. roads here muddy we alll went to Toronto. Aunt Mattie got a new jacket black moira. Annie here in the evening. Robins and Black {larde?} <h3>Fri Mar 23</h3> Fine at first then started to rain. Mrs Shuter calld. Aunt Matie cleaning cellar headway then we washed kitchen walls. Aunt Nellie andI went out to Millinery shop. thunder and rain in evening. Mrs Clarke and William here in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Mar_24.">1 Sat Mar 24.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Mar_25">2 Sun Mar 25</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Mar_26">3 Mon Mar 26</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_Mar_27">4 Tue Mar 27</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_Mar_28">5 Wed Mar 28</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Mar_29">6 Thur Mar 29</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Mar_30">7 Fri Mar 30</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Mar_31.">8 Sat Mar 31.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Apr_I">9 Sun Apr I</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Apr_2">10 Mon Apr 2</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Sat Mar 24.</h3> Fine but cold wind all day skating at the Rink but soft. Annie and Lizzie called in the afternoon. <h3>Sun Mar 25</h3> Fine and bright. Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. I went to evening church. Annie has measels. Furnace let out. <h3>Mon Mar 26</h3> Fien and very warm. Mrs Davidson and Lorraine here, her last day out. Lizze and {Zanny?} Bowes also Nelson Smellie called.Wild geese here. <h3>Tue Mar 27</h3> Rained heavily most ofthe day, then a very heavy wind and cleared. Aunt Nellie at R. C. {acryonym for Red Cross} meeting, we put on coal ashes. <h3>Wed Mar 28</h3> Fine but a terrific wind. Our cistern leaking. <h3>Thur Mar 29</h3> Fine but very winder and cold. Annie called also Mrs Pebbles. Mrs Wilcox called, rained through night. <h3>Fri Mar 30</h3> Fine and bright. I went to see Walter Suesby about fixing cistern. called at Milliner's. <h3>Sat Mar 31.</h3> Fine and mild untill we _ _ a little shower. <h3>Sun Apr I</h3> April fool muych warmer. but dull. Lorraine here all morning. Rained heavity in afternoon. Mr and mrs Willie Farm here for teas. I went to evening church. <h3>Mon Apr 2</h3> Rained heavity most of the day. we pumped the cistern dry as it leaks, and going to heave it cemented. We washed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_Apr_3">1 Tue Apr 3</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_Apr_4.">2 Wed Apr 4.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Apr_5">3 Thur Apr 5</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Apr_6">4 Fri Apr 6</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Apr_7">5 Sat Apr 7</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Apr_8">6 Sun Apr 8</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Apr_9">7 Mon Apr 9</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#E._Bowes_killed">8 E. Bowes killed</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_Apr_10">9 Tue Apr 10</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Tue Apr 3</h3> Fine and very windy, we washed Bed Covers. Willie called in the afternoon, roads muddt. Mrs Davidson called Aunt Mattie out to village. <h3>Wed Apr 4.</h3> A fine warm day drying up nicely. We cleaned sitting room Carpet upstairs and did a few boxes and trunks up chambe. Herb Gibbs and son painting Kitchen $1. 35 and 75 for 1 at paint $2.50 in all. Aunt Nellie at Mothers and out for her bonnet. Mrs Breakey and Mrs Atlinson here. <h3>Thur Apr 5</h3> Rained heavily then sleeting about two inces of snow we pumped again to empty cistern. Spare roon cleaned {Coifet?} <h3>Fri Apr 6</h3> Good Friday. Rained and drizzeled most of day and horribly slushy, we pumped dey again. Annie here in morning. Lorraine here in afternoon. <h3>Sat Apr 7</h3> Very cold N. W. wind, Mr Suesby cemented cistern. Katie Chapman here in afternoon. <h3>Sun Apr 8</h3> Easter Sunday. Aunt Nellie and I at church. cold, wind but bright. we went to evening church Annie called in the afternoon. <h3>Mon Apr 9</h3> <h3>E. Bowes killed</h3> Fine but very, very cold and quite a frost. Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto to Aunt Lizzies for tea. easter Monday. Cut fruit for marmalade. <h3>Tue Apr 10</h3> Fine but very cold with high wind. Auynties amde marmalade and we put spare roon carpet down. Mrs Sittles called Aunt Nellie of Red Cross. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_Apr_11">1 Wed Apr 11</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Apr_12">2 Thur Apr 12</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Apr_13.">3 Fri Apr 13.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Apr_14">4 Sat Apr 14</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Apr_15">5 Sun Apr 15</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Apr_16">6 Mon Apr 16</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_Apr_17">7 Tue Apr 17</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_Apr_18">8 Wed Apr 18</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Apr_19">9 Thur Apr 19</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Wed Apr 11</h3> Fine and a little warmer. roads dusty. Mother and Annie here for tea. Mrs Davidson here. <h3>Thur Apr 12</h3> Fine and moderately cold. we cleaned our Bed rooms and put down sitting room, carpet, halls, etc, all done upstairs! I called at Miss Bowes. Mr Sloan called. <h3>Fri Apr 13.</h3> Fine but colder again. I went up to see Mr Suesby about cementing pipe to cistern. <h3>Sat Apr 14</h3> Fine but still cold. snow still lying in sheltered places {wer} a week. <h3>Sun Apr 15</h3> Fine and moderately cold. Aunt Nellie at church. I went for a walk as far as Willies in the afternoon. Marjorie has measels. Annie called in the afternoon, roads very dusty. Aunt Nellie and I at evening church. Mr Lawrence away. <h3>Mon Apr 16</h3> Fine day, we washed, did dining room curtains. <h3>Tue Apr 17</h3> Fine and much warmer. We cleaned chambers and wood shed. Most people seeding. <h3>Wed Apr 18</h3> Fien and much warmer. cleaned cellars a lovely day, so warm. Mrs Peebles called. <h3>Thur Apr 19</h3> Fine but cooler east wind. We did some garden lettuce and Onions and Radish. Aunt Mattie varnished chairs, etc, a shower in eve. Annie and Lizzie here in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Apr_20">1 Fri Apr 20</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Apr_21">2 Sat Apr 21</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Apr_22">3 Sun Apr 22</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Apr_23">4 Mon Apr 23</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_Apr_24">5 Tue Apr 24</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_Apr_25">6 Wed Apr 25</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_Apr_26">7 Thur Apr 26</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_Apr_27">8 Fri Apr 27</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Fri Apr 20</h3> Fine and very, very warm sultry. we cleaned all our silver. Nelson Smellie planted as Maple. Mrs Simpson here in the evening a thunder storm about ten o'clock and a good rain filled Cistern first since it was cemented. {Sesor?} here. <h3>Sat Apr 21</h3> Fine but dull and cold, grass greening after rain. Aunt Nellie and I at Musical at Mrs Pearson. Aunt Mattie in at Mrs Davidson in afternoon. <h3>Sun Apr 22</h3> Fine and moderately warm, Aunt Nellie at church. Willie and Mary here, stayed for early tea. Aunt Nellie and I at evening church, <h3>Mon Apr 23</h3> Fine and bright, cool. we cleaned Parlor and Dining Room and did varnishing oilcloth all done cleaning. <h3>Tue Apr 24</h3> Fine but cool. Aunties at Red. Cross. Mrs Martin called. <h3>Wed Apr 25</h3> Fine but cold easy wind. Aunt Mattie, Annie and I in Toronto brought Piano. shower in eve. <h3>Thur Apr 26</h3> Rained a little dull and cool. I went to Richmond Hill in the morning. Piano came. Aunt Mattie and I out, ordered hat and Coal. <h3>Fri Apr 27</h3> Fine but very cold. Aunt Nellie otu calling. Mrs Shuter called. Flour 11.30 a ttc, {inelligible} got 1/2 {inelligible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_Apr_28.">1 Sat Apr 28.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_Apr_29">2 Sun Apr 29</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Apr_30">3 Mon Apr 30</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_May_I">4 Tue May I</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_May_2">5 Wed May 2</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_May_3">6 Thur May 3</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_May_4.">7 Fri May 4.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_May_5">8 Sat May 5</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_May_6">9 Sun May 6</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Sat Apr 28.</h3> Fine but very cool. Aunt Mattie at Mrs Kellys and the grave yard. got my hat $3.75. <h3>Sun Apr 29</h3> Fine but cool, east wind. Aunt Nellie and I at morning anchurch. I went to evening church a little showery. Annie here after church. <h3>Mon Apr 30</h3> Fine warm day and very bright in afternoon. I went to Toronto in afternoon to release Mr R mortgage. got Charlie a watch, walked out to WIllies in the eve after tea. we washed. Mrs W. Bowers called in afternoon. <h3>Tue May I</h3> May day, very cold disagreeable wind after a heavy wind through night, and heavy rain. <h3>Wed May 2</h3> Fine but very cold and windy. Mary Watson here. <h3>Thur May 3</h3> Fine but cool and windy. Mrs Davidson here. Horseradish. <h3>Fri May 4.</h3> Fine and bright. Mrs Coy and {Fraulic?} called, also Mrs. Peebles and Miss Peebles in the evening. We planted peas. <h3>Sat May 5</h3> Rained gently most of the day from east. I called at Mrs Atlinsons in afternoon <h3>Sun May 6</h3> Dull and cool, east wind. Mrs Davidson and Lorraine here in the morning. I went to Willies for tea and to Memorial Service for Eddie Bowes. Aunt Nellie at eve. church. Annie called in afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_May_7.">1 Mon May 7.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_May_8">2 Tue May 8</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_May_9">3 Wed May 9</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_May_10">4 Thur May 10</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_May_11">5 Fri May 11</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_May_12">6 Sat May 12</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_May_13">7 Sun May 13</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_Mar_14">8 Mon Mar 14</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Mon May 7.</h3> Fine and moderately warm. Aunt Mattie painted east Verandas . Mrs Peebles called, Aunt Mattie at Miss Edeys in the evening. <h3>Tue May 8</h3> Fine and quite warm packed Boxes for the boys. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross Meeting in the evening. Aunt Mattie and I at Mrs Sittles in the evening trees came. <h3>Wed May 9</h3> Aunt Nellie went to Toronto to Aunt Lizzies. Nelson Smellie planting trees came a shower in afternoon then colder. <h3>Thur May 10</h3> Fine but very cold wind. Aunt Mattie painted South Verandah and steps also chairs. <h3>Fri May 11</h3> Fine but cold and windy a little squawl of rain. Mr and Mrs Peebles here for tea. <h3>Sat May 12</h3> Fine but cold wind. Mary Watson here in this evening. <h3>Sun May 13</h3> Fine and a little warmer. Aunt Nellie at morning church, Mother, Annie, Lizzie and Wylie called. We all went to evening church, the first time for Aunt Mattie. very dusty. <h3>Mon Mar 14</h3> Fine but cool north wind. Mrs Heise store burned. We went out to see the reins with Mr McDonalds in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_May_15">1 Tue May 15</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_May_16">2 Wed May 16</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_May_17">3 Thur May 17</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_May_18">4 Fri May 18</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_May_19">5 Sat May 19</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_May_20">6 Sun May 20</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_May_21">7 Mon May 21</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_May_22">8 Tue May 22</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_May_23">9 Tue May 23</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_May_24">10 Wed May 24</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Tue May 15</h3> Fine bright day but cold wind. We all went to Weston for the day. George brought us back to car. <h3>Wed May 16</h3> Dull and cool as little squawl in afternoon. very dusty roads. Irene Chapman here. <h3>Thur May 17</h3> Fine and warmer. Mrs Nelson Smellie and Donald called, also Mrs W. Bowes washed, knit, quilt and Blanket. <h3>Fri May 18</h3> <pre>Fine and much warmer. Mabel and Hazel Welsh also Misses Baker called in evening. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Pearce Robinsons. </pre> <h3>Sat May 19</h3> Fine untill we a thunder stor mand heavy rain started which will do much {govel?}. I went to Toronto. was at Dentists and called at Jamie Speights. <h3>Sun May 20</h3> Fine and cooler. Aunt Nellie at morning church. we all went to evening church. <h3>Mon May 21</h3> Fine until evening it came as shower. <h3>Tue May 22</h3> Raining from the east all day steadily, giving everything a good soaking, cleared a little then thunder in the eve. Aunt Mattie at M. Watsons. Aunt Nellie at R. C. in eve at Mrs Langstaffs. <h3>Tue May 23</h3> Fair but cold west winds and a few squawls. I went to Welshs with wool in the evening. <h3>Wed May 24</h3> Fine with the exception of squawk and very, very cold west winds. we all spend the day at Mothers. Empire day. {Victoria Day} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_May_25">1 Fri May 25</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_May_26">2 Sat May 26</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_May_27">3 Sun May 27</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_May_28">4 Mon May 28</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_Mon_29.">5 Tue Mon 29.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_May_30">6 Wed May 30</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_May_21.">7 Thur May 21.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_June_1">8 Fri June 1</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Fri May 25</h3> Fine but still cool. I went down to see Florence James in the evening a number of Aeroplances passes me. <h3>Sat May 26</h3> Fine day and much warmer. Aunties and I went for a walk out the mill road and to the Cemetry. <h3>Sun May 27</h3> Fine bright day. Aunt Nellie at morning church. Annie and Mother celled. We all went to evening church, fine and warmer. <h3>Mon May 28</h3> Fine untill eve it came a little shower washed, put in some Dahlias, I called at miss Mundeys. <h3>Tue Mon 29.</h3> Fine bright and warmer. Aunties and I in Toronto. Aunt Mattie a hat, Aunt Nellie dress and I got material for dress. {inelligible} called, Mrs Smellies Mrs Shutery called. <h3>Wed May 30</h3> Fine and warm. Cut lawn. Mrs Peebles called. <h3>Thur May 21.</h3> Fine at first then a heavy shower at {five?} Range out first. Mrs Peive here for teas, a heavy rain started at eight and continued. Mrs Martin called. <h3>Fri June 1</h3> Fine bright warm day after rain, trees cinubg out, did pineapples yesterday. Got {sots?} (4 to, 4 quarts in all. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs Kellys, our fire out a couple of days. did our pine. Wed 20 lb each, I weigh 129 lbs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_June_2.">1 Sat June 2.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_June.">2 Sun June.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_June_4.">3 Mon June 4.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_June_5">4 Tue June 5</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_June_6">5 Wed June 6</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_June_7">6 Thur June 7</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_June_8">7 Fri June 8</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_June_9">8 Sat June 9</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Sat June 2.</h3> Fine but cool light a little lire. Mary Chapman called. I went for a drive with N. Smellie in eve. <h3>Sun June.</h3> Fine but dull and very cool, fire. We all went to evening church. Annie called. <h3>Mon June 4.</h3> Fune and warm we let stove out cutting lawn. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Welsh, Aunt Mattie and I at grave yard and called at Mrs Laugstaffs in evening. put in all Dahlias, some tomatoes. <h3>Tue June 5</h3> Fine and warm a little shower in afternoon. then clear and warm. <h3>Wed June 6</h3> A cold east wind, had to light fire. Aunt Nellie called at Miss Ediys. Came a heavy rain and thunder storm in the evening. Miss Davidson in while storming. cut first lettuce. East fire. <h3>Thur June 7</h3> A warm day but showery. Auntie canned Rhubarbs. <h3>Fri June 8</h3> Dull, cool and showery, tree fully out in leaf and blossons out now. fine in eve. I walked out to WIllies. <h3>Sat June 9</h3> Fine and very warm, put in more Tomatoe plants. Mrs Davidsons baby born. I called at Miss Mundey in evening, Lorraine here. bread is down to 11 cts it was 12 for a while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_June_10.">1 Sun June 10.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_June_11.">2 Mon June 11.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_June_12.">3 Tue June 12.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_June_13.">4 Wed June 13.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_June_14.">5 Thur June 14.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_June_15">6 Fri June 15</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_June_16">7 Sat June 16</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Sun June 10.</h2> Fine after rain but dull Aunt Nellie at church in the morning, Summer {Rest?}. Annie called in evening. We all went to evening church, cleared eve. <h2>Mon June 11.</h2> Fine and munch warmer, we called at Mrs Shuters. <h2>Tue June 12.</h2> Fine and very warm. Aunt Lizzie and Mrs {Griielech?} here for tea came on 2 Card and home. I called at Bowes. Aunt Nellie at Annual Red Cross Meeting. Mattie <h2>Wed June 13.</h2> ien and very warm. Aunt Mattie and I called on Mrs Atkinson. Mrs Breakey and Miss Morgan all out, so called at Mrs Pearsons. Mrs Halls. came a thunder storm in the evening and a heavy rain. <h2>Thur June 14.</h2> Fine and bright at first then clouded and cooler. Aunt Nellie called at M. Watsons. <h2>Fri June 15</h2> Fine but very cool after a heavy rain last night. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Boyles. Aunt Mattie called to see Mrs Dacison. Aunt Mattie to see Mrs Kelly. <h2>Sat June 16</h2> Fine bright a little warmer. Aunt Mattie and I for a walk up by springs. Annie called. Aunt Mattie to see Mr Horne to cut grasss. I was in to see Mrs Davidson. Butte, 40. cts. Bread 11cts, Royal Oil 22c gal. Mrs Wallbridge died. full flow. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_June_17.">1 Sun June 17.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_June_18">2 Mon June 18</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_June_19.">3 Tue June 19.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_June_20.">4 Wed June 20.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thurs_June_21">5 Thurs June 21</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_June_22">6 Fri June 22</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_June_23">7 Sat June 23</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_June_24.">8 Sun June 24.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_June_25.">9 Mon June 25.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues_June_26.">10 Tues June 26.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Sun June 17.</h2> Fine and much warmer, a slight frost last night but no harm. Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. Mother and Annie here in the afternoon very dusty. we all went to eve. church. <h2>Mon June 18</h2> Fine untill noon a terrific rain and thunder storm. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto. I got my dress fitted in the eve. <h2>Tue June 19.</h2> Fine and quite warm. Aunt Nellie at Mrs Pebbles. I went to Miss Mundeys. Marjorie called. <h2>Wed June 20.</h2> Fine at first, then showery in afternoon. Mrs Davidson up and doing work. Nurse left yesterday. <h2>Thurs June 21</h2> Fine after a heavy rain last night got word Mrs Wallbridge dead. got my dress. $3 making. $8.44 in all. <h2>Fri June 22</h2> Fine and quite cool. I walked to Willies in the evening, took lettuce, called Miss Wilory Lawrence, Thursday. <h2>Sat June 23</h2> Rained all afternoon, a great growth the past two weeks, we all had tea at Mrs Peebles. <h2>Sun June 24.</h2> Aunt Nellie at church. Fine but dull all day, We all went to evening church, called at Mrs M {Don?} <h2>Mon June 25.</h2> Fine bright day. we washed. <h2>Tues June 26.</h2> Fine after a heavy rain in the night. Irene Chapman called. very hot and sultry. Mr Lawrence called. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross in eve. Mr Horne cut grass. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_June_27.">1 Wed June 27.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_June_28.">2 Thur June 28.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_June_29.">3 Fri June 29.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_June_30">4 Sat June 30</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_July_1">5 Sun July 1</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_July_2">6 Mon July 2</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues_July_3.2C.">7 Tues July 3,.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Wed June 27.</h2> Fine and moderately warm. I walked to Willies in the evening with lettuce , then I went up to the Church to see Miss Richards married. <h2>Thur June 28.</h2> Fine and bright then cloudy with showers in eve. <h2>Fri June 29.</h2> A very heavy rain last night, then cleared at noon. the two Marion Smellies callled (letter). David Smellie here for tea. Mary Watson and Lizze Bowers gere in ever. <h2>Sat June 30</h2> Fine bright day and moderately cool. I went to Toronto. called to see Aunt Lizzie at 1. Aunt Nellie at Horticultural{"relating to the study or activity of growing garden plants: a horticultural show."} show and tea. I went in the evening. <h2>Sun July 1</h2> Rained and thunder early in the morning a dreadful downpour then cleared about ten o'clock we all went to Willie's for the day. I stayed for Church. Aunt Nellie at our church. Orange Sermon. <h2>Mon July 2</h2> Fine bright day, moderately warm. Mother, Annie and Mrs Mason here for tea. <h2>Tues July 3,.</h2> Fine bright day, cool, went for a frive first since Apr 13. Mabel Welsh called, AUnt M. and I. Cemetry. == Wed July 4. == Fine bright warm day. Aunt Nellie and I called at Mrs E. Langstaffs in the evening. Mrs Boyle and Miss Wilory called. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_July_5.">1 Thur July 5.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_July_6">2 Fri July 6</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_July_7">3 Sat July 7</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_July_8">4 Sun July 8</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_July_9.">5 Mon July 9.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_July_10">6 Tue July 10</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_July_11.">7 Wed July 11.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Thur July 5.</h2> Fine bright day moderately warm just ideal. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto called at Alice {Girk?} and tea at Mrs Gibson. Aunt Nellie and L. Bowes at Mrs Littzes in eve. Aun Mattie and I out with Nelson Smellie to Frauk Teasdales in eve, we went to Ms. Pleasant. <h2>Fri July 6</h2> Fine bright day, a little dusty again. Mrs davidson and baby in. Miss Edey called. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in the evening. <h2>Sat July 7</h2> Warmer with east wind. Came a storn in the evening, then drizzled all night. <h2>Sun July 8</h2> Very, very wet after night's rain and still mistry all forenoon. Kept damp all day. We expected to go to Markham but too wet. Annie and Lizzie called in afternoon. Aunties and I at evening church. <h2>Mon July 9.</h2> Dull and sultry then a thunder and rain about five o'clock. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs McDonalds. <h2>Tue July 10</h2> Damp all day then came a shower in eve and more rain through night. Mr and Mrs Peebles in to see our garden. Our S.S. pic-nic to the Beech.Aunt Nellie didn ot go to Red Cross too wet. <h2>Wed July 11.</h2> Dull and misty all day and a little shower eve. I took wool to Mabel Welsh. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_July_12">1 Thur July 12</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_July_13">2 Fri July 13</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_July_14">3 Sat July 14</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_July_15">4 Sun July 15</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_July_16.">5 Mon July 16.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_July_17">6 Tue July 17</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_July_18.2C">7 Wed July 18,</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_July_19.2C">8 Thur July 19,</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Thur July 12</h2> Dull and threatening occcasional showers. I went to Willies in the evening, had Lorraine in. Mr Bowes to {k?] <h2>Fri July 13</h2> Fine at first then showery in eve. Strawberries 16 cts <h2>Sat July 14</h2> A heavy storm and dreadful rain about three o'clock ground and everything soaked all week.strawberries15 cts. Aunt Nellie in Toronto. New potatoes 80 cents pack. <h2>Sun July 15</h2> St. Swithians day. Aunt Nellie at church. fine with the exception of a very few drops in afteroon. Willie's family all here for tea. Mary, Marjorie, and Aunt Nellie and I at Toronto evening church. <h2>Mon July 16.</h2> Fine and moderately warm. I was at Mrs Langstaffs for wool in the afternoon.Aunt Mattie and the Doctors in the evening. rained heavily at night. <h2>Tue July 17</h2> Fine after the heavy rain, untill eve it came more rain, <h2>Wed July 18,</h2> Fine with exception of a little shower, only sprinkles about one o'clock. We went out to Markham Village in afternoon at Mr Reives for tea. Lizzie Carleton called in eve. <h2>Thur July 19,</h2> Rained a litttle in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie at Mrs Welshs for Rhubarb. Mrs Johns called, green peas three time out of our gards. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_July_20.2C">1 Fri July 20,</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_July_21.">2 Sat July 21.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_July_22.">3 Sun July 22.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon_July_23">4 Mon July 23</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tue_July_24">5 Tue July 24</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed_July_25">6 Wed July 25</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur_July_26.">7 Thur July 26.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri_July_27.">8 Fri July 27.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun_July_29.2C">9 Sun July 29,</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Fri July 20,</h2> Fine but hot at first. I went to Willies to hol in the afternoon, it came thunder storm but not much rain about six. <h2>Sat July 21.</h2> Fine but warm all day, butter 38 cents <h2>Sun July 22.</h2> Fine and very warm. Aunt Nellie at church, got 5 gal oil on Friday. I went alone to evening church. Aunt Mattie out for a little dive with Mr McDonalds after church. extremely warm. A. came from L {Somae?}. <h2>Mon July 23</h2> Fine and very, very warm, we washed. Mrs Shuter called in the evening. Aunt Mattie and I took a walk west. <h2>Tue July 24</h2> Fine and warm. Grant came for me to go to hoe. Mary Watson here in afternoon. Aunt Nellie at Red cross in evening. Miss edey here in the evening. <h2>Wed July 25</h2> Fine but very, very warm. first Raspberries 16 cents. I went for a drive to see Frank Teasdale with Nelson Smellie. Aun Mattie has a swollen face. <h2>Thur July 26.</h2> Very, warm and roads dustry. Aeroplace came down in the afternoon. thunder but no rain here. <h2>Fri July 27.</h2> Fine and a little cooler. Aunt Nellie went to Willie sand to see Mrs W Kite. Mrs Coy called in the evening, also Mrs Clarke. <h2>Sun July 29,</h2> Fine and warm again, Aunt Nellie at morning church. Mr. Mrs Reeve and Kathleen here. no person at evening church. Its very warm, 98 degrees hottest day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat July 28. {written over "Sun July 29"} Fine and very warm the dust dreadful, Aunt {continues above the previous line} Mattie in Toronto at Dentists, with swollen face. Mon July 30. Fine very, very hot. I went to Mrs. Littles in eve to order berries. Aunt M. and I at Dentists, I called at {T" written in margin on left} Aunt Lizzies, 4 doz eggs, 50 cents. Tue July 31. Dry and very warm, rain needed I walked out to Willies in the evening, busy haying. Wed Aug 1, Fine and extremely warm, Aunt Nellie picked 2 baskets berries, 13 cents, I got 6 at, 16 cents at Mr Kaisers. thunder and rain in some places, none here. Thur Aug 2. Fine and cooler, ground hard and dry, dreadful dust. Mrs. Simpson, Miss Mundey here, Mrs Peebles brought red currants, Fri Aug 3. Fine and cool, I went out with Mr Farr to the University, Aunt Mattie at the Doctors in evening. Sat Aug 4. Fine and cool, Aunt Mattie to see Mrs Kelly in the evening, I was in Toronto, at Lizzies for tea Sun Aug 5, Aunt Nellie at morning church, We all went to eve church, Aunt Mattie and I came out a little early as it was thundering but we got no rain here, quite cool. Mon Aug 6, Fine and cool, washed, Aunt Nellie and I at Mrs Littles picking berries 6 boxes at 12 cts. Aunt Mattie, Annie and I for a walk to the second {referring to second concession}, some are not done haying, and many cutting grain, the hay heavy, Civic Holiday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Aug 7, Fine and moderately warm, Ida Clarke for Tea, Aunt Mattie and I at grave yard in eve Wed Aug 8. It came a shower last night, then a heavy storm and rain about four O'clock, put some grain down. Thur Aug 9. Fine after the rain and cool, I went to Mrs. Littles for two baskets of berries. Annie here in evening. Fri Aug 10, Fine and very cool, we got berries at M. Watsons and Mrs. Peebles, about nine baskets, Aunt Mattie and I at Willies in the evening cutting barley, and fall wheat cut, Sat Aug 11, Fine and a little warmer, Aunt Nellie at church at Bowes in eve, Mr Lawrence away. We got a few black currants & berries. Sun Aug 12, Fine and warmer, Aunt Nellie at morning church, we all went to evening church. Mr. Damond preached Mon Aug 13, Fine and moderately warm. We picked Currants and berries at M. Watsons, she came home {ink changes here} about 35 box (?) in all Tue Aug 14, Fine and moderately warm. Then came storm but very little rain here. Aunt Nellie at R. C. at Mrs Wilcox in afternoon. Wed Aug 15, Fine day, Aunt Nellie in Toronto in afternoon. Mary Watson here in the evening. Thur Aug 16, Fine and warm, a very light shower in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Aug 17, Fine and very cool, Aunt Kate and Mary Chapman called, also Mrs Teasdale and Mrs Frank. Aunt Mattie at Mothers in evening. Sat Aug 18, Fine bright day, an ideal day, a little dusty and gardens dry, also pastures, but good for Harvest. John Coole here for tea. about {appears faded or in pencil} Sun Aug 19, A light shower in the morning no person at church {ink appears darker} we all went to eve-church. Mon Aug 20, Warm, we washed, spare room curtains a thunder storm very little rain here. {ink changes} Thunder but no rain here Tue Aug 21, Fine and warmer, thunder but no rain here. Wed Aug 22, Fine and warm. Mary Watson here in afternoon & went to Willies in eve, all cutting done but seven acres and nothing in but four loads of wheat, it started to rain heavily about eleven o'clock. Thur Aug 23, Rained gently all morning, Mrs Jakes called collecting for tea. Mrs Simpson called. Fri Aug 24. Fine with exception of squals, quite cool. Butter 45 cts {written above} Sat Aug 25, Fair with exception of odd shower, Marjorie came out in afternoon, and we all went to Horticulture Show and Red Cross Tea, proceeds $ {she leaves an empty space for the amount which she never filled}very cold. Sun Aug 26, Fine and very cool, Marjorie went home, Aunt Nellie at Morning church, We all went to evening church. Aunt Mattie and I at Presbyterian church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Oct 18, Fine until eve it started to rain, and rained all night and until noon, then it cleared and the soldiers left on Friday {written above} Fri Oct 19, It rained heavily until noon, soldiers left then, Sat Oct 20, Fine & colder, Mary Watson called, Aunt M. called at Mrs Kellys, parlor window put in, a squal of sleet or snow. We brought Manure for garden Sun Oct 21, Dull and misty but not cold, Annie went with use to eve church. Mon Oct 22, Fine bright day, we swept upstairs, Tue Oct 23, Rained gently most of the day, Mrs Teasdale and Clara, here to spend the day, Mary Chapman called Wed Oct 24 Rather dull and showery, Aunt Mattie went to Toronto, to Aunt Lizzies, Aunt Nellie came home in afternoon I called at Mary Watsons in the evening, rained all night Thur Oct 25, Rained and a little snow at first, cleared at noon & bright. Mrs Edwin Langstaff called, Aunt Nellie at Milliners, Lorraine in. Fri Oct 26. Fine day, east wind, we put in kitchen window. We sold last three hens 17 cts a lb the other three at 20 cts. We went to Mrs Littles for pullets five at $1 a piece, got a bag of potatoes $1.50 Annie here in eve. Sat Oct 27. Fine and brightat first, then started rain towards evening & poured all night I was in Toronto dinner at Aunt Lizzies. Sun Oct 28, Cleared and quite bright but windy, I walked to concord church and dinner at Willies, then home {written above} we went to evening church. Mon Oct 29, Rained heavily all day, we washed. poured and thunder about five o'clock. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Oct 30. Fine and very cold and windy, brought Dahlias and Onions into cellar. Mrs Martin called. Wed Oct 31. Fine but dull and a few sprinkles, I called at Mrs Lawrences with yarn Thur Nov 1, Fine after a little squal of snow. Aunt Mattie came home. Fri Nov 2, Fine but black and cold, Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Welsh's in the afternoon, I took Lorraine for a ride. Sun {written over "Sat"} Nov 4 {written over "3"}, Fine bright day, roads nice and dry, beautiful day. Aunt Nellie & I at morning church M. Watson, Miss Carruthers (?) called. Aunt M and I at Mothers for a while. We all went to evening church. Sat {written over "Sun"} Nov 3 {written over "4"} Fine bright day, I took Lorraine out for ride. Mon Nov 5, Fine and mild roads beautiful, Aunt Mattie and I at Willies for a while, got turnips. Aunt Nellie at hall, packing boxes Tue Nov 6, Fine bright day, heavy white frost, Lizzie has a daughter Annie here in the evening. Mr James Martin very low,{written below line} Mick dug garden Wed Nov 7, Fine bright day, frosty and ice, but grand weather, {written above} Mrs Langstaff called Thur Nov 8, Fine day, bright. Aunt Mattie called to see Lizzie Bowes. Fri Nov 9, Fine day and mild and bright, Mr Little brought potatoes $1.75. Sat Nov 10, Fine bright day, I went to Toronto called to Lizzie, got my black velvet hat made over $2.00, butter is 49 cts now. Sun Nov 11. Fine but a heavy fog, Aunt Nellie at morning church, Annie called, I went alone to evening church, quite dark. Aviator killed near Victoria Square. Mon Nov 12, Fine bright day, we washed. Mrs Bowes called, beautiful roads Tue Nov 13, Fine bright day, warm. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross. Wed Nov 14, Fine bright day. We all went to Toronto </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Nov 15, Fine day but not quite so bright, butter is fifty cents a lb, Fri Nov 16, Fine and a little cooler, I took Victory Bond, $100. Miss Barker called in the evening, got one egg. Sat Nov 17, Fine bright day with lovely dry roads, we have had three weeks of fine weather for fall work and over two weeks with no rain at all. Mr and Mrs Jakes called in afternoon. Sun Nov 18, A little shower then cleared and windy. I went to Willies and called at Mrs Clarkes, I went alone to eve church, squaly Mon Nov 19, Fine and bright roads still dry, Mabel Welsh called, Tom Speight called. Tue Nov 20, Cloudy but no rain, until night a little, I took Lorraine a drive Wed Nov 21, Rained heavily and very black all day. I was in at Mrs D eve Thur Nov 22, Rained heavily then snowed and very, very cold. Mrs Peebles called. {written above line} Range in at night first . I called at Bowes in eve. Annie called in morning Fri Nov 23, Very, very cold and terrific north west wind. Sat Nov 24, Fine and very, very cold, north west wind. Radiator froze light furnace. extremely cold for November. Sun Nov 25, Fine bright day, still hard frozen, Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. Boy Scouts service. I stayed with Lizzie Bowes Annie here in afternoon. I went to evening church alone. Mon Nov 26, Fine but still very cold. Plumber here and fixed pipes and disconnected Rad, Ada Martin called in afternoon. I took a second Victory Bond. Let Range out again nights Tue Nov 27, Fine and a little milder. Mary Watson here for dinner. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross, Jamie Edey called, Aunt Mattie in at Mrs Davidsons for a while </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Nov 28, Dull and misty with a little rain and flurries, fine eve Thur Nov 29, Fine and very mild, Aunt Mattie called at Bowes and Mothers in the afternoon. Fri Nov 30, Rained and misty, from the East, all very slushy, I stayed with Lizzie Bowes in the evening. (Phoned) Sat Dec 1, Fine but sloppy, with high winds, Willie brought Pork, I went to Marguerite Boyles Recital at Methodist church in eve. I was in at Mrs Davidsons, sold 1 doz eggs, 70{written above}cts . Sun Dec 2, Fine but very, very cold again. Aunt Nellie at morning church, Annie and Marjorie also Wylie called in afternoon, I went to eve church, Mon Dec 3, Fine and bright. Irene Chapman called. Tue Dec 4. Fine day a little milder, splendid roads. I went for a drive in the evening. Aunt Mattie at Mrs Kellys (17 weeks away. Wed Dec 5, Fine but much colder, Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto, I called to see Jamie Speight. Mrs Lawrence called. Thur Dec 6, Fine day, moderately warm. Mrs Davidson & children in Fr Dec 7, Beautiful day, clear cold and good roads. Sat Dec 8, Cold east blizzard with terrific storm about 10 inches of snow, or more, drifting in everywhere. let Range in night Sun Dec 9. Cold west wind and still drifting, a good deal of digging cutters out and fairly good sleighing, I went to evening church only a few out, so snowy walking, very cold. Mon Dec 10, Fine and very cold, five below zero, we washed, Willie here for window Tue Dec 11, Fine and moderately cold, Aunt Nellie at Red Cross meeting. Wed Dec 12, A little snow then cleared. Aunties in Toronto at W. Cooles. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Dec 13. Fine and then started to snow in the afternoon. Lorraine in Fri Dec 14. Fine and very cold and windy. good sleighing. Sat Dec 15. Very, very cold, severe frost below zero. Mrs Peebles called. Sun Dec 16. Fine and cold. Aunt Nellie at morning church. I went to evening church Mon Dec 17. Fine bright day, and a little milder Election Day the West York majority over 7000. Tue Dec 18. Fine and milder. beautiful day. good sleighing out for first sleigh drive. Aunt Mattie out in the afternoon. phoned. Wed Dec 19. Rained a little and very foggy. the streets very slushy. I went to Toronto. sleighing nearly gone after over a week good. Thurs Dec 20. Fair and very mild snow going rapidly. Annie here. Fri Dec 21. Rained a little. roads slushy. then cleared and freezing. Sat Dec 22. Fine bright day and moderately cold. Aunt Mattie and I up to decorate. The Rink opened. wheels out Sun Dec 23. Fine bright day, moderately cold, Aunt Nellie and I at morning church, I went to evening church, Annie called. Mon Dec 24. Fine and very mild and foggy, all icy and sloppy, washed. I went up to decorate in afternoon, Mrs Peebles in eve. Tue Dec 25. Christmas Day, fine and moderately cold with N. W. wind. skating in the evening, we all spent at Mothers. Wed Dec 26. Fine and moderately cold, Mrs. Peebles called, geese, 18 1/2 lbs, 30 cts Thur Dec 27. Fine and moderately cold, Annie called and I went out eve Fri Dec 28. A terrific wind and blizzard at first then extreme frost down to 11 below zero. day of S.S. tea at the hall </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Dec 29 x {written above the line} 20 below zero it was 15 below most of the day I went to Toronto, called at Aunt Lizzies Miss Barker here Sun Dec 30. Fine and extremely cold, 22 below zero, I went to evening church, we have meals upstairs first. red hen layed two dozen and two eggs lately, 16 in most places. Mon Dec 31 Fine and very cold, but clear and bright, 8 below zero. {below previous line and centered on the page}End of year 1917 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Page is left blank </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Nov 28. Dull and misty, with a little rain and flurries, fine eve. Thur Nov 29. 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Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Front cover: the background is a Union Jack flag. In the top left corner is a crest for Great Britain, and in the top left is a crest for Canada. Between the crests, written in pen, is the year 1904. Upside down, in the bottom left and right corners are crests for Australia and South Africa, respectively. In the middle of the cover is an emblem of King Edward VII sitting on a throne, under the word Coronation.} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {This page is left blank.} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sold. 6 dog 25 = 1.50 " 3 " 20 = .60 <table><tbody><tr><td>Nelson Smellie Beatrice Smellie. James Ellis John Ellis Martha {Oster?} Louis Oster Maggie Oster Estella Oster, Tom Bowes, John Bowes, Annie Bowes, Jamie Bowes, George {Leasdale or Lasdale?} John Leasdale Annie Leasdale Charlie Leasdale Frank Leasdale Mabel Reaman Jacob Reaman Daniel Reaman Kate Wright, </td> <td> Annie Wright, Aggie Madden Selena Badka Allen Badka, Gerlie Madden Dan Madden Ambrose Madden Erskine Smellie Gilbert Osten Maud Clarke, Tom Gordon Bertha Ostir, Hadwin Fisher, Charlie Smider, Nellie Patterson Ida Patterson John Troyer Maud Troyer Bessie Troyer. Edith Troyer, </td> <td> Nellie Riddell Chance Riddell Emmanuel Bowes Elsie Lasdale Cecil Keys, Arthur Watson Fanny Bowes, Herbert Keffer, Edward Borden John Gorden Frank Bowes </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {This page is left blank. The paper is lined and has two folds.} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1904 Fri Jan 1st 1904 New Years Day. Pa's family also Willie's here to spend the day. Sat Jan 2nd " Very, Cery, cold, Uncle went to Toronto. Sun Jan 3rd " Our glass down to 18 below zero. Come say 25 below zero, I went to Concord Church, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning church, Aunt Mattie and I at Fisherville. Uncle and I at Pa's in the evening. a little milder Mon Jan 4th " Fine but very cold, our glass 24 below zero. Mr. Osters is 30 below zero. I drove to Thornhill with Uncle. Mick here Tue Jan 5th " Fine nd cool, Uncle wen tor a load of brick. Charlie and Annie Teasdale here in the evening. Wed Jan 6th " Fine day, a great deal warmer, I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Jan 7th " Find day, Aunt Nellie has a bad cold. Aunt Mattie and I went out to a W.A.Meeting at Mrs. Gibsons. Fri Jan 8th " Fine and mild in the morning, Snowing in the afternoon Uncle and I down at Mr. Johnsons. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Thornhill. Sat Jan 9th " Fine and quiet mild. I called over at Pa's. Uncle out at Thornhill in the evening. he and Aunt Mattie have bad colds. Sun Jan 10th " Fine day and moderately cold. We all went out to Willies for dinner at night. Mon Jan 11th " Fine Day, Pa's are thrashing. a little colder. Tue Jan 12th " Fine morning then it came a little sleet. We thrased. Wed Jan 13th " Stormy day, Aunt Nellie and Uncle went out to Willie's thrasing. I started with a bad cold and sick. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Jan 14th " Blowing and drifting a little. Uncle and Aunt Nellie came home. Mr and Mrs Farrell came in the afternoon. Fri Jan 15th " Fine day and moderately cold. Uncle took Mr and Mrs Farrell to see Mr James. The girls called in afternoon Sat Jan 16th " Came a little light snow. Mick and I took Mr Farell to Mr. Cherry's. Uncle is in Toronto by car. Sun Jan 17th " Fine but very cold. my cold is worse. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at evening church. Mon Jan 18th " Fine but extremely cold. Willie called. Tue Jan 19th Very stormy and cold, we were at home. Wed Jan 20th " Fine and mild, came a little snow. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went for a drive, and called to see Irene Chapman. Thur Jan 21 Very stormy again filling our lane up Fri Jan 22 Raining a little and quiet mild. Uncle out breaking a road through the field. we went for a ride with him. Sat Jan 23rd " Fine and mild. Mr Robert Johnston called. Lizzie here for tea. Uncle took her and I to the Carnival. Sun Jan 24th" Cold and very stormy, drifting all day. Uncle went to Mr Farrs for tea. I went as far as Pa's for a little while. Mon Jan 25th Fine but extremely cold, Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I out to Thornhill in the afternoon. Tue Jan 26th " Cold and very stormy, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr Johnsons for dinner. roads extremely bad out there, Mabel Reaman died this morning. Wed Jan 17th " Fine day and moderately cold. Mr Gibson called. I went to church, but not one there. M </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thurs Jan 28th" Fine day and moderately cold. Uncle and I went to Mabel Reamans funeral (28yrs,4m).Tom Farr came home from lodge with uncle. Fri Jan 29th Fine day. Uncle took Tom out to the noon car. He and I went to an Oyster supper at Mr Buchanan's. Sat Jan 30th Fine and quiet mild, Uncle and Auntie went to Thornhill in the afternoon. I went out to the Rink with the girls. Sun Jan 31st"Snowing all day, quiet mild and soft. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Church, I was at home all day. Tues Feb 2nd" Milder with snow falling all day. Aunties in Toronto car did not get up untill nine o'oclock. Wed Feb 3rd" Blowing all day and cold. Uncle and I went over Pa's in the evening. Our gateway drifted. Thur Feb 4th" Blowing a little all day, and very cold. Tonight we were at Pa's and not last night. Fri Feb 5th" Snowing a little. uncle and Aunt Mattie at Thornhill in the afternoon. Sat Feb 6th" Raining a little and thawing. Uncle, Aunt-N and i also at Pa's at Mr Watsons for tea, Lizzie and I at the Rink. Sun Feb 7th Raining a little most of the day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at evening church. Mon Feb 8th Fine and cold, all frozen up again, good walking. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tues Feb 9th" Fine but extremely cold down to zero nearly all day. Uncle and I at Thornhill in the afternoon. Wed Feb 10th" Fine and a little milder. Aunt Mattie and I cooled at Mrs Leasedales, then Annie came home with us for tea. There was no Prayer Meeting. Uncle in Toronto. Thur Feb 11th" Fine day and quiet cold. Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Fri Feb 12th" Fine day, freezing pretty hard. uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at the Social. The receipts amount to about $42. Sat Feb 13th" Fine and a little milder. I went to the Rink with the girls. I came home with Uncle. Sun Feb 14th. Snowed a little all day, Uncle Aunt Nellie and I at morning Church, Pa's all here for tea had Oysters. Mon Feb 15th. Blowing and very cold. We were at home all day. Tues Feb 16. Very, very cold about seven below zero the most of the day. We went to see Miss Parkinson married. Wed Feb 17. Fine day, about nineteen below zero out here. Annie called for a while in the morning. Feb Thur 18. Fine day, we were at home. Annie and Lizzie here in evening. Fri Feb 19th. Fine and a little milder Aunt Mattie went to Toronto on the noon car. Sat Feb 20th" Fine day bright and warm, finest for a long time. We drove over to Willis in the afternoon at home in eve. Sun Feb 21st" Fine and very mild until evening it came a little rain. I went to Thornhill. Willi Farrs all here for tea. Mon Feb 22. Very high wind, and blustering I walked to Thornhill in the morning. Uncle in N.T for coal to Newton {Brown?} in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Feb 23rd. Fine day and moderately mild. At home all day. Wed Feb 24th. Turning colder after a snowfall. Uncle and I over at pa's for tea after coming from Willis. Uncle took Aunt Nellie and I to Leap year carnival. Thur Feb 25. Drifted up a little in lane end. I was at the store in the evening, very cold. Fri Feb 26th. Fine day and quiet cold. Uncle went out to Woodbridge in the evening. The night {gamey?} is at Thornhill Concert 13 below zero. Sat Feb 27th" Fine day and quiet mild, Uncle took me to the Rink at Thornhill. Sun Feb 28th" Rained and thundered heavily through the night. We went to morning Church. I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Then went to Thornhill at night again. Mon Feb 29. Very stormy day, snowing and blowing all day, but not cold. No evening mail up. Tue Mar 1st. We had thunder and lightning again last night. Our gateways blown full. The third filled up. No mail. Wed Mar 2nd" We got a mail in the morning. The roads opened up. very mild. Esekine Oxley here for tea. Thur Mar 3. very heavy thunder and lightning last night. Turned cold again very high wind. Fri Mar 4th. Fine and moderately cold. The girls called in the afternoon. Uncle went for coal. We went to the milk social. Uncle, Lizzie, and I. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Mar 5. Fine day, we were at home all day. Mr Teasedale here. Sun mar 6. I went to Fisherville. It rained and sleeted in the afternoon, Uncle at Mr Watsons funeral in the morning. He and I at church in the evening. Mon Mar 7. Fine with exception of a drizzling rain and very foggy. Willi brought Charlie out to have his tongue cut. Tue Mar 8. Fine and quiet mild. the water rising. Uncle brought Dick and Mary Watson out for tea. I went over to Mothers, they had some of the girls invited for tea. Wed Mar 9. Fine day but a little colder; Auntie went over to pa's for tea; Uncle and I went to a party at Willi Riddles. Thurs Mar 10. Fine day, just a little storm. Auntie went out to Thornhill to W.A Meeting the day of G. Charltons sale. Fri Mar 11. Fine with exception of a new wind. Uncle down at Mr Baytons sale. He and Auntie went out to Thornhill in the evening to get wool at Mrs Gibsons. Sat Mar 12. Fine day, cold but bright. We went to skate at the Teasedales, uncle took me to the rink in evening. Sun Mar 13. Fine day but moderately cold. Our people at morning Church, I went to Fishervile. Annie and Lizzie here, the former stayed for tea. Mon Mar 14. Fine in the morning, and in the afternoon it came an east storm. Mr Teasedalescame for hay in the morning, Mr Barton was buried. Tues Mar 15. Fine day, Mr Teasedale here for hay. Aunt Mattie came home by the steam cars. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Mar 16. We went to a presentation at Mr Bayters. Uncle and Auntie at Thornhill in the afternoon. Annie and Lizzie here for a awhile in the afternoon. Thur Mar 17. St Patricks Day. Fine day, but quite cold for this time of the year. Auntie went collecting to Mr Whites, Uncle and I went also in the sleigh. Uncle went to Newton Brook in the sleigh evening. Fri Mar 18. Fine and quite mild, Mr and Mrs Gibson also Miss Kirby and Miss Gibson here for tea. Sat Mar 19. A little soft snow fell, Uncle and Willie at Richmond Hill. Aunt Mattie at Pa's for tea. Sun Mar 20. Fine and a little colder. I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at evening Church. Mon Mar 21. Very windy and a little shower, we had Miss Duncan and Miss Heron also Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Tue Mar 22. Fine day and springlike, the snow going. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to spend the evening at Mr Gibsons, Aunt Mattie and I at Mr Charltons. Wed Mar 23. Very mild, the robins here. Annie was here for a little while in the forenoon Thur Mar 24. The water is quite high over the road in front of our house. Uncle and I over at Willis for tea, and Willie brought a load of {moving?} over. Friday Mar 25. Came a little rain. Found it bad getting to Pa's. Uncle & Aunt Nellie at Mrs Chapmans funeral. Went to Mr Charltons Prese station. 15 there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Mar 26. Fine day, I got out to the store down the lane. Water is over down the road but not so bad. Auntie did her collecting out at Thornhill in the afternoon. Uncle took a load of roots out. Sun Mar 27. Fine day, cold and frozen quite clean in the morning, then the water began to run about noon. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at morning church. I went to Concord in the morning. Mon Mar 28. Fine mild day. Uncle took me out to Willies in the morning. One turkey laid. Mr and Mrs George Charlton here for tea. Tues Mar 29. Fine day and quite mild, I was at Willies Wed Mar 30. Fine day, and quite mild. The day of Willies sale. Thur Mar 31. Rained most of the day. Willies moved all but the best furniture, then Willie brought us home, they stayed at Pa'sm Marjorie and Charlie here. Wheels out. Fri Apr 1... Good Friday. It rained a little we were all over at Pa's for the day. Marjorie stayed. Sat Apr 2. Fine but cold, we went up to clean Willies house. Uncle made a road down our lane furnished moving. Sun Apr 3. Fine but very cold. Easter Sunday. Our road getting dry in places but a lot of snow on the third. Uncle and I at church, the girls went to Fisherville. Mon Apr 4. Fine day and a little warmer, our sideroad is quite dry. Uncle at Vestry Meeting. Then they took Charlie home. Tue Apr 5. Fine day. Aunt Mattie and I went up and helped clean Mary's cellar and the other cleaning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Apr 6th Cleaned bureau drawyers and clothes closests. Fine and mild until it came a little show in the evening. Uncle in Toronto by car. Aunt Nellie wrnt to Mrs Pooles to see about Duck eggs. Thur Apr 7. Fine and the warmest day yet. Uncle took Aunties out to the W.A Meeting. Uncle and I went to a party at Henry Fishers. Fri Apr 8. Rained ehavily in the afternoon and evening. We cleaned our cellar. Sat Apr 9. Came a thunder storm at noon. I called in to Pa's for a while. Sun Apr 10. Fine day but cold, quite muddy but not bad walking. I went to morning church also to Fisherville. Mon Apr 11. Fine but cold. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mrs Morgans funeral. I was at Mr Teasedales for tea. Tue Apr 12. Fine but cold and windy. We cleand spare room also Uncles. I was at pa's in the evening. Wed Apr 13. We finished cleaning upstairs. I went down to Toronto on the noon car, had tea at Aunt L. Thur Apr 14. Fine but cold. Mr Horne trimming trees, we clean up the chamber. Fri Apr 15th. Fine day, we washed and cleaned up the back kitchen. We set our turkey. Mr Horne finished the trees. We churned. It snowed. Sat Apr 16. Fine but cold, the ground covered with snow. William and Lizzie Smellie came. Sun Apr 17. Fine day but cold, very sloppy. We went over to Pa's in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Apr 18. Fine day and moderately warm. We cleaned our parlor and spare bedroom All we can until the stores are out. I went over to Ps' in the evening. Mick had the horses away. I had a letter from Alta. Tue Apr 19. Rather stormy and very cold all day, ground white with snow, Uncle in Toronto, Night of the big Toronto fire. Wed Apr 20. Fine but exceptionally cold for April. Uncle took us to the car in the sleigh. Tom Farr got hurt. Thur Apr 21. Fine day the roads getting a little dry. i went up to Mary's for tea, Annie and Lizzie here in the evening, Aunt Mattie went to Mr Pooles for Duck eggs. Fri Apr 22. Fine and warmer, Uncle went to Toronto to see Tom. I made my blouse. We went to a Progressive Euchre Party at Mrs Nelles, the frogs are out. Sat Apr 23. Fine and warmer than before. We did quite a lot of gardening. Uncle and Lizzie went for Maple Syrup. Aunt Mattie at Pa's for tea, I called in the evening. Sun Apr 24. Uncle and Aunties at Morning Church, It came a nice spring rain. Pa, Ma and the girls here for tea. Mon Apr 25. Fine and moderately warm, Mick started work, cleaned pantry. Tue Apr 26. Fine day and warmer, we were at home. Wed Apr 27. Fine and quite warm, Uncle went down to see Tom Farr, he left the Hospital, I was at Mrs McDonalds for tea, we raked the yard, Mick {hazzowed?}. Thur Apr 28. A little showery. We were over at Ma's in evening. Fri Apr 29. {Coming?} showers all day. Uncle and Aunties at Thornhill in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Apr 30. Showery and much milder, Lizzie called in. Sun May 1. Fine and very warm, out in my dress waist Uncle & Aunt Nellie at morning Church. Aunt Mattie & I at Fisherville and Concord in the evening, much the warmest day. Mon May 2. Fine and very warm. We let our coal store feeder out, Aunt Nellie called out at Mrs Pag{s?} and had tea at Marys. We did up lace curtains. Tue May 3. Fine and warmer still. I brought Charlie and Marjorie down, Mary came down in the evening. Wed May 4. Fine and very warm, Aunt Nellie went up to keep Mary's children while she went to Toronto, Uncle is poorly, he went to see the doctor. Thur May 5. Fine and very warm. We cleaned our Dining room and took the stove out. Aunties went to W.A Meeting found it very warm. Fri May 6. Fine and very warm, Men have seeding down with the exception of about six acres. Sat May 7. We had Pa's over to spend the day, Annie and I went to Fisherville, came a little shower. Mon May 9. Dull day, and turning cooler, Uncle and Auntie at Thornhill in the evening. Tue May 10. Fine but quite cold all day, came in very black but did not rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed May 11. Fine but very cold, Tom farr spent the afternoon here, Uncle took him out to the last car. Thur May 12. Fine day, we were at home, Uncle cut the lawn and we raked it. The first time it was cut. Fri May 13. Fine day, a little warmer, came a little shower in the evening. Uncle in Toronto. A& C Teasedale here. Sat May 14. Rained steadily all day. I called over at Ma's in the morning. We had fifteen turkeys with just {hen?} Sun May 15. Came a couple of showers. Aunt Nellie at Pa's for tea. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at evening church. Mon May 16. Fine but cold, a frost. We put our pork away. I helped Uncle to take out turnips. Tue May 17. Fine bright day. Heavy frost, a little ice. Mrs Gibson Sr here for the day. Men put the roots in today. Wed May 18. Rained heavily all day. We were at home all day. Thur May 19. Dull day, but did not rain. I went up to Willis in the evening, Pa's all over for awhile. Fri May 20. Fine day, cool, our people drove down to Toronto, Lizzie over in the evening. We have 11 turkeys with second hen. Sat May 21. Fine and much warmer. Aunties also Annie and Lizzie down at Mrs Froyers in the evening. Sun May 22. Fine day, quite warm until evening it came a little shower and heavy rain through the night. I went over to Ma's for tea. Willies all here for tea. Uncle and Aunties at morning church, I went to Fisherville. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon May 23. Came a little shower, I was over at ma's for tea. Tue May 24. Empire Day. A lovely day and quite warm. We painted our kitchen, Lizzie here all day. Uncle and Aunties at Mr Robertsons funeral. Uncle Aunt Mattie and I up at the Concert. Wed May 25. Fine but extremely warm, Mrs Charleton called. Thur May 26. Fine and a little cooler. We moved our stove out. Tom Farr came home with Uncle in the evening. Fri May 27. Fine and quite cool, Alice came in the afternoon. Tom left in the evening. Sat May 28. Fine day and quite warm. Annie Charlton buried i the afternoon. Auntie and Alice over at Ma's for tea. {Mand?} Foyer here in the evening. Sun May 29. Fine and warm but threatening rain. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and Alice at Morning Church. I went to Fisherville. Pa, Ma, and girls here to tea. Mon May 30. Fine day but cold. Alice went home on the afternoon car. I walked up to Mr Charltons to enquire for the sick at {Edgeley?} Then up to Willies. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went out to service at the church. Tue May 31. Rained heavily all afternoon and night. Orur people finished sowing peas. Wed June 1. Fine morning but rained all afternoon and extremely hard at night. Uncle in Toronto on the cars. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur June 2. A little showery. Aunties at W.A Meeting. Uncle drove them out. Fri June 3. Fine day but extremely warm and {salty?} Mr Luesby here trimming trees. Aunt Nellie and Lizzie went to Torotnp at tea at Aunt Lizz. Sat June 4. Fine day and warm, Mr Luesby finished trimming trees. Lizzie and Annie called in the evening. M. Mabley called. Sun June 5. Fine but exceedingly hot. We expected Mr Rivers and Mr Johnsons but they disappointed us, Pa's all here also {Gus?} Smeltzer for tea. Aunt Mattie, the girls & I walked to ev. Ch. Mon June 6. Fine day, Uncle at Mrs {Bakers?} funeral. He and I went to a party at George Fishers. Tue June 7. Fine day, Aunt Mattie the girls and I up at Cobers Graveyard, then called at Mary's. Wed June 8. It rained in the afternoon. We were at home. Men started in backyard. Thur June 9. Fine day but cool. Aunt Nellie and I went to Mrs Teasedales for tea. Uncle and Aunt Mattie up at Richmond Hill in the evening. Fri June 10. Fine day and cool. I went to Toronto with Lizzie. We called at Aunt Kates. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went out to Mr Watsons in the evening. Sat June 11. Fine day, I went up to Willis in the evening. Aunties over at Ma's for awhile. Sun June 12. Fine day and moderately warm. Uncle , Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. Uncle and I at Fisherville, and all over at Pa's for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon June 13. Fine day and moderately warm. Dick and mary Watson also Lizzie and Farmy Bowes here for tea. Tue June 14. Came a little shower in the afternoon then cloud. We used the last of our apples, Aunt Mattie and In walked out to Thornhill in evening. Took parasol to {men?} Wed June 15th Beautiful day and quite cool, I went to Thornhill in eve. Thur June 16th. Uncle went to Mr Shels raising. Also Pa. W. Dalziel married Fri June 17th. Fine day, we were at home all day. Sat June 19. A lovely day. Mr and Mrs Reive here. I went to Fisherville. Lizzie here for tea, then we went over to Pa's for a while in the evening. Mon June 20. Fine day with exception of a few showers. We went out to Mr Charletons funeral. Tue June 21. Came a thunder shower in the evening. We went ut to the reception for W. Dalziel. Wed June 22. Fine day, we were at home all day. Dessie died. Thurs June 23. Fine day, very cool. I was out at Thornhill in eve. Fri June 24. Fine but very, very warm and dusty. Dessie Charlton buried, we met the funeral. Uncle and Aunties went to Edgely Picnic, I Sat June 25. Very hot all day, Uncle in Toronto. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Gibsons in the evening. Sun June 26. Turned quite cool, we were at Pa's for dinner, Aunt M. Lizzie and I at evening church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon June 27. Fine day very cool, I called over at Ma's for a while Tue June 28. Fine and quiet out, Uncle at Mr A. Bowes' raising in the afternoon. Wed June 29. Came a thunder storm in the evening. Mrs Charlton and Ma here for a while. Quiet out. Thur June 30. The men finished hoeing the roots, then cut the yard and orchard. Fri July 1. Dominion Day. Came a very heavy rain in the after-noon. our Willie was going to take us all to Maple. Sat July 2. Fine day, quiet out, Uncle and Aunt Mattie went for a drive and had tea at Aurora. Dave Smellie and his wife here for tea. Willie and girls at Thornhill. Mon July 4. Very cool, Uncle went to Toronto to look for a man. Came a very heavy rain about six o'clock. Tue July 5. Fine and moderately warm, I went out to Thornhill in the evening. Wed July 6. Raining nearly all morning. Heavy. Fisher here in afternoon. Thur July 7. Fine and cool, Uncle in Toronto, Auntie at W. A. Meeting at Mrs Langstaffs. Fri July 8. Fine day. Uncle in Toronto, and got a boy. Fred {Alleroft?} Sat July 9. Rained a little in the afternoon. We were at home Sun July 10. Fine but very, very hot and like rain. Lizzie and I went to Thornhill M. E. Church, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at evening church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon July 11. A fine day our people working with the hay that was cut on Saturday. I was over at Ma's for a while in the afternoon. Pa hired a man. rained in the evening Tue July 12. Rained heavily in the morning then cleared. The girls over in the evening. Wed July 13. Aunt Nellie went out picking berries got a lot, then she and I went in the afternoon. Aunt Mattie went to Toronto on the noon car. I was at Pa's in eve. Thur July 14. Fine day, very warm. Auntie's and the girls went to pick berries in the evening. Men hauling in hay. Fri July 15. Fine and moderately warm. Auntie Nellie went to Mr Breakey's bush in the afternoon, and I went picking with the girls in the evening. Sat July 16. Fine but very warm, Auntie went to pick a few berries in the evening. Sun July 17. Fine but extremely warm. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Fisherville, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at evening church. Mon July 18. We went to pick berries, it is extremely warm I went up to take the children some berries. Tue July 19. Fine day but extremely hot, Uncle brought Marjorie down when coming from the shop. Mrs Clarke, and Annie and Lizzie here in the evening Wed July 20. I went picking berries and Auntie went to Mr Smellies bush in the afternoon. It came a little shower. I went to Prayer Meeting in the eve. Thur July 21. Fine day, went to Maple in the afternoon I called to see Aunt Nancy. Aunties called on Mr Herd. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri July 22. Fine day. Uncle and Auntie went down to see Mrs Troyer in the evening. Sat July 23. Fine Showery all day. I went over to Pa's for tea. Sun July 24. Fine but hot and threatening. Uncle and Auntie at morning church. Uncle went for a walk and had tea at Willies, Auntie and I at evening church. Mon July 25. Aunt Nellie went to Mr Wrights bush. I walked out to Thornhill in the evening. Tue July 26. Fine and warm, Aunt Lizzie and Frances came. The girls and Annie Mason called in the evening. Wed July 27. Very, hot, our people also Pa's finished haying Aunt Lizzie left, the girls here for tea then we went to the Station and up to Prayer Meeting. Thur July 28. Rained, most of the day. Auntie picking berries in the evening, Uncle and Fred in Toronto. Fri July 29. Fine day, We picked our first peas. Uncle and Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Charltons, the girls here in the evening and brought the ducks. Sat July 30. Fine day. Auntie took a basket of peas to Mrs Teasdale, Aunt Mattie at Pa's in the evening. Sun July 31. Very hot. Mr Luckhart and Pa called in the morning, Uncle at Mr Farrs. Aunt Nellie at morning Church. It rained a little, we went up to Willies for tea and I went to Concord Church in the evening. Mon Aug 1. Fine Holiday. Aunties picking berries in the evening. Tue Aug 2. Fine day, we were at home all day. Mrs Leasdale and Annie here for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Aug 3rd, Fine day. Mrs Troyer here all day, Maud and Miss Holland here for tea. Thur Aug 4th. Fine day, Auntie at Mrs Langstaffs auxiliary meeting. Fri Aug 5th. Fine day, We were at home, just moderately warm! Sat Aug 6th. Fine day, quiet cool, I was up at Mary's in the evening, then I went for a little drive. Sun Aug 7th. Fine day until about four O'Clock it came a {terrefei?} rain I was at Fisherville. Mr Whites also Lizzie here, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at morning church. Mon Aug 8 Very civil, Uncle stole me for a drive up Yonge Street and we called at Bonds Lake. Tue Aug 9, Fine day, we were at home quiet cool. Wed Aug 10, A came a thunderstorm, the girls and I at Mrs Troyere to tea. Thur Aug 11. Fine day, men cutting Oats, Harvard Clarke here. Fri Aug 12. Fine, Aunt Nellie tooke a basket of peas to Mrs Troymere, Aunt Mattie over at Pa's Sat Aug 13. Rained quiet heavily in the evening. Cool day. Sun Aug 14. Fine and cool, Uncle Aunt Nellie and I at morning church, at Pa's for tea, called at Mr McDonalds Mon Aug 15 - Finished cutting and put {brider?binder?} away at noon, I walked out at Thornhill in the evening. Tue Aug 16. Rained and a frightful thunder storm in the afternoon. Uncle and Aunt Mattie out at Mr. Watome in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Aug 17th. Fine day but still no harvesting, Uncle and Aunt Nellie up at Bonds Lake in the evening. did not go to Bonds Lake as no concert, Uncle and Auntie called at Mrs Dalziels. Thur Aug 18. Fine day, and cool, no harvesting as it is too wet. Fri Aug 19. Very cool, the men hauled in some barley. Sat Aug 20. Rained heavily all night then turned chilly. We went to Bonds Lake but the Concert was called off. Sun Aug 21. Fine but quiet {quite} warm, I went to Concord Church in the morning, then Uncle Aunt Mattie and I went in the evening. Mon Aug 22. Rained in the morning then cleared. Miss Duncan and Heron also Annie here in the evening. Tue Aug 23. Auntie went to help Alice to move, fine & cool. Wed Aug 24. Fine day, and cool, I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Aug 25. Came a shower in the afternoon. I was over at Ma's, I went out to Thornhill in eve. Fri Aug 26. Fine day, men got started hauling in. We had corn for tea. Auntie at Ma's in eve. Sat Aug 27. Fine day, men hauling in, Aunt Nellie at Mary's in the evening. Beatrice Reaman died. Sun Aug 28. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning church. I went to Fisherville, Uncle at Ma's for tea. Mon Aug 29. Fine and cool, men hauling in. We went to Beatrice Reamans funeral. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Aug 30. Men hauling in, We were at home all day. Wed Aug 31. Fine day, I went to Prayers Meeting. Pa's are thrashing. Thurs Sep 1. Fine day we thrashed, then came a heavy rain through the night. Fri Sep 2, Raining and dull, Uncle and Auntie at Mrs Troymere in the evening. Sat Sep 3, Find day, Aunt Mattie came home, came with {shoves in six?}. Sun Sep 4, Fine day quiet out. Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at morning church, I went to Fisherville, we went to Lutheran opening at night. Mrs Robert {Clark?} called. Mon Sep 5, Fine day. Labor Day.I went up to Richmond Hill with Uncle in the evening. girls called in the afternoon. Tue Sep 6. The girls and Aunties at the Exhibition. Willie and Mary at the wedding. Our men thrashing at Mr Clarkes. Uncle at Pa's working, a fine day. Our harvest done except peas. Wed Sep 7. Fine and warm, I went to church but no meeting. Our men at Pa's hauling peas. Thurs Sep 8. Cold and dull, Uncle at the Exhibition, finished all Pa's harvest. Fri Sep 9. Fred, {Alleroft?} left. Mick at the exhibition, I went up to Mary's for tea. Sat Sep 10. Find and quiet warm, Lizzie here for tea. Sun Sep 11. Very hot, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at morning church, Pa's also Willies here for tea, we girls went for a walk past the station to see the James Bay workmen and teams. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Sep 12. Fine day. Nellie helping to pull peas. Tue Sep 13. Fine day, we cleaned our parlor and put up stove. Wed Sep 14. We cleaned the mans room. Our men thrashing at Mr Hornes, I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Sep 15. Fine but very cold, Annie and Clara Teasdale here. Fri Sep 16. Fine day a white frost this morning. Sat Sep 17. Fine day quiet warm. Aunt Nellie went to Alices in the afternoon. Pa's men all here hauling peas Uncle poorly went to the Doctor at night. Sun Sep 18. Warm and dull. Mr Bales and Tom Farr here to tea, came a shower in the afternoon. Mon Sep 19 Fine day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie drove to Toronto Auntie went to Aunt Lizzies. Tue Sep 20. Uncle in Toronto with hay, heavy thunder storm. Wed Sep 21. A very heavy frost and a little ice, the first ice we have had, quiet cold all day. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Sep 22. Fine day but cold, We were home. Uncle in Toronto. Fri Sept 23. Fine day, Uncle in Toronto. Lizzie here in afternoon a while Sat Sept 24. Fine Rained extremely heavy in the afternoon and evening. A regular deluge. Sun Sep 25. Fine but threatening. We went to morning Church, at Pa's for a while in afternoon. Miss Duncan and Miss Heron here for tea. Mon Sep 26. Fine day, we were at home all day. Tue Sep 27. Fine and very warm, Uncle in Toronto, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Sep 28. Fine and warm. Uncle in Toronto. Lizzie and I out helping to decorate, We went to Prayer Meeting Thur Sep 29. Showery and very warm, fine evening. Uncle and Auntie and the girls out at Harvest Home. Fri Sep 30. Fine but dreadful wind. I called at Mrs {Leasdales?} in the afternoon. . Up at Marys in the evening. Sat Oct 1. Fine but windy, We were at home. Sun Oct 2, Fine but dull, We went to morning Church. I went to Fisherville, at Pa's for tea, quiet cold. Mon Oct 3. Fine but cold, Uncle cutting clover. Aunt Mattie came home Mrs McElroy came in the afternoon. Tue Oct 4. Fine morning but came showers in the afternoon. Mrs McElroy and Aunt Nellie at Ma's for tea. Wed Oct 5. Fine but cold. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Oct. 6, Fine but cold, Auntie M at {W. A,?} Meeting. Fri Oct 7. Fine day, I was at home, a very heavy frost. Sat Oct 8. Rained all day lightly I went to stay with Lizzie Sun Oct 9. Fi Very foggy and damp. Pa, Lizzie and I here for dinner. Lizzie and I up at Nellies in the evening. a dreadful rain. our people at Church. Mon Oct 10. Fine untill evening it came a dreadful thunder storm, I came home. Very warm all day. Tue Oct 11. Fine day, I went to Toronto on the noon car. Wed Oct 12, Rained all day, I was at Alices. went out in evening Thur Oct 13. Fine and milder, I was at Aunt Lizzies for dinner and in the afternoon walked up to Deer Park, picked green apples at home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Oct 14. Down town in the morning, in the afternoon I came home, beautiful day. started roots at noon Sun Oct 15. Heavy frost but a beautiful day. and warm, Bert here helping to pull roots. Sun {word bolded} Oct 16. Fine day lovely and warm. Uncle at Willies to dinner, Aunt Mattie and I at Fisherville. Uncle Aunt Nellie and I at evening church, out in fur alone. Mon Oct 17. Fine day very warm, cleanred bed rooms and dining room, I walked out for parcels at night Tue Oct 18. Very warm, finished roots at noon, we washed all up. Wed. Oct 19. Fine and very, very warm. Aunties in Toronto. Mary and the children here all day. Aunt Mattie and I at a Lecture at Concord Church. Thur Oct 20. Fine and still warm, Woodbridge Fair Day. Fri Oct 21, Fine morning but heavy downpour at night. Papered our Hall {written in the space between two lines}. Lizzie here for tea and Annie in the evening. Sat Oct 22. {ink smudge, appears like a partial fingerprint} A little colder and squawls of sleet. Pa's came over for apples. Auntie at Pa's for tea. Sun Oct 23. Cold and a little Dull. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Markham Village. Aunt Nellie rode out to morning church. -- I went to Fisherville. Annie here for tea. Mon Oct 24 Fine but cold. We cleaned our coal stove and set it up. Tue Oct 25, Fine day but cold. Uncle and Mr Farr at Bradford. Edd Charlton died. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Oct 26. Very cold and coming squawls. Aunt Mattie in Toronto in the afternoon. Thur Oct 27. {below the date, written in pencil: Star paper started.} Fine day but very very cold, quiet a little evening of snow on the ground this morning. Nomination at Thorn Hill. Uncle and I out at the {beneath the underlined words it reads in smaller writing: Mr Huff here} funeral, and Mary Watsons to tea Fri Oct 28. Fine day and a little warmer, we were at Pa's in the evening. Sat Oct 29. Fine day. I walked up to Mary's for a while in afternoon Sun Oct 30. Fine but very cold. Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at Morning Church. I went to Fisherville. Uncle Aunt Nellie at evening Church. Mon Oct 31. Hallow'een, we light coal stove. Mr Huff finished the pump. Mrs Clark here for grain. Tue Nov 1. Fine day. We cleaned our kitchen Wed Nov 2, Fine and quiet warm. I went to Mr Teasdales for tea, and then up to Prayer Meeting. Auntie went up to take the childrens mits. Got 3 1/4 {tun?} Coal. Thur Nov 3, Fine and quiet mild. We Aunties at W. A. Election Fri Nov 4. Fine and still warm, we were at home. Sat Nov 5. Fine day a little colder, we were at home. Sun Nov 6. Fine day, quiet cold. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at morning Church. Mr and Mrs Griffith here for the day. Pa's family also Willies all here for tea. (Ducks weighed 7-8. lbs.) Mon Nov 7. Fine day, a very hard frost, the hardest yet. Tue Nov 8. Fine day, cold. We were at home all day. Wed Nov 9. Fine day, still colder, I went to Prayer Meeting. Aunt Nellie and I at Thornhill and called at Gallanoughs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sold our chickens at 60cts a pair yesterday. Thur Nov 10. Fine day, Men just able to plough in the afternoon Aunt Mattie took a pair of chickens to Mr Gibsons' Fri Nov 11. Fine but hard frozen could not plough. Uncle, and Aunt Mattie drove down to Toronto, had tea at Aunt L. Sat Nov 12. Very high wind but a little milder. dreadful dust, we made our plumb Pudding. Could not plough. Sun Nov 13. Milder, did not go to morning church. I went to Fisherville. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at evening church. dreadful wind & dust Mon Nov 14. Milder the men are ploughing, I was at Ma's for a while, Mrs Gibson walked out to call. W. Johnsns brought six turkeys. {hive?} weight 11 cts Tue Nov 15. Fine day. Mick went to Richmond Hill ploughing Match, Uncle and Aunties at Mr Gibsons to spend the evening. Wed Nov 16. Fine day a little colder, Maudie {Tee?} here for tea then {between lines it reads: J. Phillips married.} we went to Prayer Meeting men done all but sod ploughing Thur Nov 17. Thanks Giving. Auntie at Church, & at Pas in the evening. Mick ploughed his garden, Uncle at Thornhill. Fri Nov 18, Fine day, we had Annie and Lizzie also Marjorie and Charlie here for tea. Very cold. Sat Nov 19. Fine day. Uncle in Toronto. Tom Farr came home with him. Mild again. Mick is ploughing, came thunder but no rain. Sun Nov 20. Fine day and very mild, I went to Fisherville then Aunt Mattie and I walked to Thornhill in the evening got up a tremenduous wind, Uncle took Tom home. Mon Nov 21. Fine day mild, I was at Pa's in the evening. Tue Nov 22, Fine day but colder, we were at home, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Nov 23. Fine day but windy I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Nov 24. Fine day, cold, we were at home Fri Nov 25. Very cold, the last day for ploughing. Lizzie here Uncle, L and I went out for the clock, Annie Leasdale here for tea. and Charlie here in the eve. Sat Nov 26. {below the date it reads: Cistern dry.} Mrs Keffer and edith also Mr Oaley here. very very cold. Mick went home in the morning. Sun Nov 27. Fine but cold. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning Church, I went to Fisherville, we went over to Pas in eve Mon Nov 28. Fine but still cold. We moved our stove in at noon Willie and Mercy here for tea, Miss Duncans here in the evening. Our cistern went dry on Saturday Tue Nov 29, Fine and mild. Uncle shot pigeons for Lizzie. Wed Nov 30. Fine but cold, Aunt Mattie went down to Aunt Lizzies. I went to Prayer Meeting. Uncle and Auntie at Willies came a little shiff of snow. Lizzie in Toronto bringing her furs. Thur Dec 1. Fine day but cold, Aunt Nellie and Lizzie at W. A, at Mrs Gibsons. Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Fri Dec 2, Fine but cold. Mr Prentice here for dinner, I went over to the practice at school. Sat Dec 3, Fine and cold, Auntie also Minnie and little Charlie came out on the 5:40 car, Annie and Lizzie over in the evening. Sun Dec 4 Fine but cold, We all went to Pa's to spend the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Dec 5. Fine day, we were at home, Annie and Lizzie here in the morning. Tue Dec 6. Fine, Minnie left in the morning train, I went up to Mary's for tea. Wed Dec 7. Fine day but quiet cold, Uncle and I went for a little drive. Thurs Dec 8. Fine with exeption of a squawl, very high wind, Pa's are butchering, We brought Marjorie home. Fri Dec 9. Very, very cold but a fine day, we butchered four pigs for ourselves, and one for Willies - Sat Dec 10. Fine day, very cold, down to 6 below zero, {name?} and I went to state for a while at Ms {Teasdales?}. Sun Dec 11. Find and cold, a little light snow falling, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at morning church & went to {Fisherville?}. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at evening church, Mon Dec 12. Snowing a little all day, quick {?} & went to Toronto, in the evening I was down helping Miss Duncan to make paper flowers, Mick here. Tue Dec 13. Fine day, just a little flurry of snow. quiet cold. Wed Dec 14. Fine day, a little milder, I went to Prayer meeting Auntie over at {?}, Uncle in Toronto, Thur Dec 15, Fine day, Aunties in Toronto, Mrs Bartham here to spend the day, Fri Dec 16, Fine day, we were at home, Uncle at Markham. Village in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Dec 17. Fine day and much milder, I was at pa's for a while in the afternoon, Uncle in Toronto. Sun Dec 18. Very fine bright day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie and I at evening church, I went to Fisherville. Mrs Clark and the children also Annie and Lizzie here in eve. Mon Dec 19. Fine day, Mick came out, I went up to help to decorate the School house also the rest of the other girls. Tue Dec 20. Snowed most of the day. Uncle in Toronto, Auntie went down to town for a short time. Wed Dec 21. Fine day, up to the school at night decorating, some cutters out but not very good sleighing. Thur Dec 22. Fine day but mild, Auntie and I out to decorate went at ten and stayed till four. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at the School Concert. Fri Dec 23. Very Mild the snow nearly all gone and sloppy. Mick went home in the afternoon. Snow gone. Mick went home. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to decorate in the afternoon. Snow gone. Mick left. Sat Dec 24. Fine but very cold, all frozen up clean. I went over to Pa's and up to Willies in the afternoon. Sun Dec 25. Fine day, but dreadfully cold and windy. Uncle and Aunties at Church, Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Mon Dec 26. Dull and threatening rain;;; we all spent the day at Pa's, rained at night. Tue Dec 27. Raining most of the day, very icy. Got some soft water, I was at home all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Dec 28. Fine but very, very windy. Aunt Nellie in Toronto, home in the evening. Thur Dec 29, Fine day but windy, the girls called in the afternoon, I was out in the evening. Fri Dec 30, Fine day, a little milder, I was out in the evening. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr Watsons in the evening. Sat Dec 31. Very, very mild. The roads all sloppy. I went down to Ms Teasedales for tea. End of Year 1904 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Page is left blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Page is left blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Page is left blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Page is left blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Page is left blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Page is left blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Page is left blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>PRINCE GEORGE.</h2> {The following musical lyrics are accompanied by piano notes on four different lines, written in treble clef - refer to document for actual sheet music} 1. Where-e'er our wand'-ring sons may roam, Bri - tan - nia guards the o - cean And, safe, a - broad they all may fare, When - e'er they take the no - tion: For this let's thank our jol - ly tars Whose cour - age nev - er fails, And best of all who sail the blue Is gal-lant George of Wales. {Sheet music ends here} CHORUS: Welcome, O son of the King ! List to the song that we sing. Hail, gallant son of the ocean ! List to the song that we sing ! Glory and power attend thee, Thrice noble son of the King. Joyfully now we acclaim thee, Loud let the welkin ring ! Proudly and gladly we greet thee, Welcome, O son of the King ! 2 The men who sail the briny deep, Maintaing Britain's glory, Have rais'd the flag in ev'ry clime- Full well we know the story: They count no cost, but straightway go Wherever duty hails, And the noblest Prince who sails the seas Is gallant George of Wales. 3 The soldier bold in every land Is honored by his nation ; In war he nobly plays his part, Whatever be his station ; But on the deas we have no peers, And not a nation fails To envy us such a sailor men As gallant George of Wales. Sheet music copies of the above song may be obtained by remitting 40 cents to Messrs, Gourlay, Winter & Leeming. 189 Yonge Street, Toronto. </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/525651995573a1b3ba4a709da48042eb.pdf cf663ccaaca7afd80cb7244c640ea0f3 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/358555383546bd1829a416769fb9aa47.pdf 8bc325ed46742fc187bbf1f0d889af5a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1905 Labore et Honore </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Labore et Honore </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1905 Bonds Lake Guelph Toronto Richmind Hill Shorhill Markham Badfrd Fishmile 935 /bs.pork 18 bags Potatos pigeons apples ducks childs Tax collector called. Mattie, Uncle. Annie & hizzie aunty Meili Pa ma (Father & Mother)? Mick Poole boys Im Fam am Jennie Miss Johnson auty Namey Umele Fnames June .15 Jennie Coopn Brinual June 5 "Father at Dr.Cavan" Aug 12 "Father sick with Canpan" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> S Gr. 12 "annie is pooly" oct. 21 "aumli's Pooly" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1903: 5 dozen of 20 el's __ $ 1.00 5 1/2 " " 18 __ .99 2 " " 15 " __ 30 7 " " 14 " __ 98 6 " " 13 " __ 78 9 " " 13 " __ 1.17 7 " " 13 " __ 91 7 " " 13 __ 91 7 " " 13 __ 91 6 " " 16 __ 96 7 " Raspberries 3 gts 1 pt, July 16, 5 __ 0 " " 18, 3 __ 1 " " 19, 9 __ " " " 21 6 __ .1 " " 23 5 __ 0 " 25 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1905 Jan 1. sun New Years Day. Fine but very mild and sloppy. Uncle aunty matie and at morning church, and & over at 10 a's Thu evening. Mon Jan 2, A little Shower of rain them turned elders and froze up. Fathers family also willies here. Tue Jan 3, Fine day but cold, Uncle at short hill in the afternoon. wed Jan 4, Fine day and moderatly cold, Uncle in toronto in the afternoon aunt mattie up at Badford, & nomt in prayers meeting in the evening. Thus Jan 5, Father stormy and flustery, but nor falling much snow quiet cold, annie and sizzie her for tia. Uncle aunt nellie and & up at mrs. keffers to tia. Fri Jan 6, Nery blusting and stormy, i was at pas for a which in the afternoon, Uncle and aunty mattue out to Musk haw is mrsnwrightsevehre party. Sat Jan 7, Rather stormy in the moring, uncle and & out in the sleign. We all want up to willis to dimmes at night. Sun Jan 8, Fine but quiet cold, lizie here all night; she and i wasn't to fis herille. Uncle goes to mrs13 als in the butter. Mon Jan 9, Fine in the morinig, the afternoon very stormy, pas are threasinh , mrs cold tharstrom live by died. Tue Jan 10, Pas Finshed Thrashing at noon, we started at noon, fine day, quiet cold. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Jan 11, Fine moring, but a sleet and strom in the afternoon. we finshed thrashing, uncle took mick home, mrs bharltons baby birieed. Thur Jan 12, Fine and very mild all day, Uncle at mr Hughes wind bee, there of mr st johns muting in the evening i called at pas in the afternoon. Fri Jan 13, Fine but quiet cold, Sleighing very good fright sure shining day. uncle brought mr and mrs walism out. Sat Jan 14, Fine fright day, very frosty, uncle out of shortwhill in the evening, Sun Jan 15, Fine but very cold, uncle aunt maitie and & unit at evening chured, Mon Jan 16, Fine day, lizzie called in the morning, uncle out at thorn hill in the evening. Tue Jan 17, fine day, uncle and mick taking out saw bags, we went over to mas to quilt, we di tia. Wed Jan 18, Fine with keep time of a little snow flurry. aunt mellie want to jornts on the new car. we want to the library emeert at night. Thur Jan 19, fine and quiet mild, i calledd at mas in the morning uncle out in the evening, Fri Jan 20, Fine day beautifuk and bright, i called at jesmie hooper in the afternoon. erskime Sat Jan 21, A little snow falling, but mild, we brought the childrens down for the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Jan 22, A little colder but bright and sunny, We went to morning Church, I went to Fisherville, and we all went over to Pa's for tea. Mon Jan 23, Fine and Bright Day, sleighing splendid. Tue Jan 24, Very stormy in the afternoon, Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Wed Jan 25, Election Day. Victory for the Conservatives, Very stormy blowing all day. Aunt Nellie came home from Toronto. Thur Jan 26, Fine but cold. I called over at Ma's. Uncle went to Toronto in the afternoon. Fri Jan 27, Falling a little light snow. Annie and Clara Teasdale also Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Sat Jan 28, Fine but quiet cold. Aunt Mattie went to Toronto, to the Dentists. Sun Jan 29, Fine and moderately cold. I went to Concord in the morning and Uncle and Aunt Mattie to Thornhill. I went to Fisherville. Uncle, Aunt Mattie & I to evening Church. Mon Jan 30, Fine day. Uncle went down for coal. Uncle and I over at Pa's, in the evening. Tue Jan 31, Fine and moderately cold. Mr and Mrs Gibson here for tea. Wed Feb. 1, Fine day, We went to a Party at Mr Horne's. Mr Johnston here fore dinner. I called up at Fathers in the morning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Feb 2, Fine but very cold, Annie and Lizzie called in the morning. Lizzie came over to stay all night. Aunties went to the W. A. Meeting at Mrs. Gibsons. Fri Feb 3, Fine but extremely cold, Aunt Mattie and Lizzie went to Toronto. I called to see Lucy Bowes Sat Feb 4, Fine clear day, but cold, I called to ask for Miss Page. Annie and LIzzie went to Richmond Hill. Sun Feb 5, Cold east wind, Father and Mother here to spend the day, I went to Fisherville. Uncle and I at evening Church, very stormy at night. Mon Feb 6, Rather stormy, our lane quiet deep but only light. Aunties also Mother out helping Mary Watson to quilt. Tue Feb 7, Stormy morning but clearing at noon. Uncle went to Toronto, on the car. Wed Feb 8, Very stormy and cold, drifting hard in the afternoon. Will Johnston called, the last time up the lane. Thur Feb 9, Fine and quiet mild, I was at Mrs. McDonalds for tea. Auntie was collecting at Mr. Whites. made road in the field. Fri Feb 10, Mild but very very stormy in the afternoon Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto in the afternoon, Walked out, Annie and LIzzie here for a while, Sat Feb 11, Fine day, but quiet cold, Aunties went to Toronto in the afternoon. Sun Feb 12, Very snowy, I was at home. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Feb 13, Terrible stormy, I went up to Willies for a while in the afternoon, roads heavy. Tuw Feb 14, Valentines Day, snowing a little at night, drifting and extremely cold, We went to the Social collection at table $29. Wed Feb 15, Very cold and stormy, Jennie Cooper was buried. Thur Feb 16, Drifting and blowing all day, Uncle did a little digging at the gate ways, Uncle at Thornhill in the evening. Fri Feb 17, Storming most of the day. Uncle in Toronto, Aunt Nellie over at Pa's for tea, Sat Feb 18, Fine and cold, Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, we took dinner at Alices we called at Mrs. Vanostrand. then went to Aunt LIzzies. Sun Feb 19, Fine and quiet mild, went to Metro politan church in the morning. Massey Hall in the afternoon. and Holy Trinity in eve. Mon Feb 20, Fine and very mild. We called at Jennie Speights in the afternoon. The roads very bad for turning out. Tues Feb 21, Fine and very mild, the roads are almost impassable, Uncle met Margaret and Alice. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to spend the evening with Louie McMurtry at Mrs Gallanoughs; Wed Feb 22, Mild and very damp, Father and Mother here for tea the girls at the Thornhill Social. Thur Feb 23, Fine and very, very mild, We all went to Fathers for tea </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Feb 24, Fine, mild and bright. Father, Mother and the three children called. We went for a little drive in the sleigh Annie and Lizzie here to spend the evening. The roads are getting much better. Sat Feb 25, Fine and mild, we were at home untill evening Uncle went to Thornhill. Sun Feb 26, A little blustery and colder, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning Church. I have a cold. Mon Feb 27, Fine day, Margaret and Alice left. Uncle went to Toronto. Tue Feb 28, Fine-day and mild. the hay men here for dinner.. Auntie and I called at Mary's in the afternoon and brought Marjorie down. Wed Feb 29 Mar 1, Fine day. Auntie took Marjory over to her Grandfather's. David and Annie Smellie here. Thur Feb 30 Mar 2, Fine day. Aunties at W.A. Uncle at Mr. Hord's sale. We went to the Convention in the evening. Fri Mar 3, Fine and quiet mild. two loads went out to the Convention, we stayed, snowed a little in the evening. Sat Mar 4, Fine but a little colder. Mr. and Mrs Watson also Libby Fisher here for tea, we had had two fine weeks for winter weather. Sun Mar 5, A little snowy at times. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at morning church, I went to Fisherville. Lizzie here for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Mar 6, Fine day, Aunt Mattie went to Toronto. Mother went to Mrs. Charltons. Tue Mar 7, Fine day. Harold Parkinson here fixing the eave trough. I was over at Mothers for tea. very mild. Wed Mar 8, Fine and Quiet mild. Uncle brought Mary and the children down for tea. Willie also here. Thur Mar 9, Fine and very mild. Poole boys here working. Fri Mar 10, Fine but Cold. Jhn and Mrs McElroy called. Sat Mar 11, Fine and warm, quiet sloppy. I called at Mothers in the afternoon. Uncle and Auntie took butter and eggs out to Thornhill. butter 25 cts. and eggs 20 cts. Sun Mar 12, Fine and moderately cold. I went to Fisherville and we went out to Thornhill in the evening. Mon Mar 13, Fine day. I went up to Mary's for a while. Annie and Lizzie here in the evening. Tue Mar 14, Fine and quiet mild, the snow settling nicely. I went down to Mr Teasdales for tea. Wed Mar 15, Fine and mild. at home all day. I have a bad cold. Thur Mar 16, Fine day. the Poole boys done working here. Nelson Smellie married. cames a little flurry of snow. Fri Mar 17, St. Patricks Day. fine day. Mr Smith taking hay away. Aunt Mattie came home. Sat Mar 18, Fine untill it camea little shower in the afternoon Tom Farr came out at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Mar 19, Fine day, the snow going nicely the roads are not very good. We did not go to Church. Uncle took Tom home. Annie and LIzzie here in the evening. Mon Mar 20, Fine day, the water over the road, but could walk over it. I could walk down the snow banks in the lane. Tue Mar 21, Fine day Aunt Mattie and I went up to Willies in the evening. Wed Mar 22, Fine day. Uncle went to Toronto to the opening of Parliament; the snow going, the wheels out. Mick here. Thur Mar 23, Fine day, mildest yet, Aunt Mattie and I went over to Fathers, Robins here. Mr Watson and Mary there. Uncle came home. Fri Mar 24, Fine and quiet mild. Made a road down the lane with the wagon. Mick went home. Sat Mar 25, Fine day and warm. Uncle and I drove out to Thornhill then we brought Marjorie down to stay all night: the Black birds are here. Sun Mar 26, Rained a little then cleared. We were all over at fathers for the day. the water still over the road. Mon Mar 27, Fine day. quiet warm. Uncle and Willie dug the ditch out so the water is not over the road. Tue Mar 28, Fine day. Mother and the girls here. Uncle and father out at Mary Watsons for tea. Wed Mar 29, Fine and very warm. Uncle brought Willie and the children down. We called over at Miss Duncans, we cleaned clothes closets. Mr Clark lost his horse last night. one frog out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Mar 30. Fine but not quiet so warm. We cleaned our cellar. Fri Mar 31. Fine day but dull. Miss Duncans and Mrs Teasdale and Annie here for tea. put in one bed of lettuce Sat Apr 1. Fine but a little colder. We cleaned the chamber. Sun Apr 2, Fine day a little cold. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at Church, I went to Fisherville. then went over to fathers and brought them over for tea. Mon Apr 3, Fine day, we cleaned upstairs. turning colder. Tue Apr 4, Fine day, we painted our bed room floor, cleaned the parlor and spare bed room. I went over to Mothers to see Miss Johnson. we put our Onions in. Wed Apr 5, Fine day, we washed and cleaned up around. Thur Apr 6, Cold, a little frost at night, Aunties at W.A. Meeting. I was over at mothers in the evening. Fr Apr 7. Fine day but cold. we put our bed room Carpet down. I went to Thorn hill in the afternoon. Sat Apr 8. Fine and cold. we were at home. Sun Apr 9, Fine day a little cold. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at morning Church, I went to Fisherville. We were over at Fathers for tea. frogs out again. Mon Apr 10. We had a little shower. Mr Baker here to start cementing the cistern. Mick started work. Tue Apr 11. Fine and quiet warm, I walked to Thornhill for my parcel. men did a little work on the land. cistern finished. cleaned most of kitchen. only dining room to do. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Apr 12. Fine day. Aunties at Mr. Whites for tea.turning colder, I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Apr 13. Fine day. cold. the men cannot start work untill nearly noon, as frost is heavy. Mary and the children here all day. I went to Miss Johnsons, to be fitted. Fri Apr 14. Fine but cold, Aunties in Toronto. Annie and Lizzie here in the evening. Sat Apr 15. Cold with snow flurries. I called to see A. Teasdale, Sun Apr 16, Very cold, very thick ice. squawls of snow coming I went to FIsherville. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at evening church. Mon Apr 17. Continuing very cold. could not work on the land untill afternoon. very thick ice. Tue Apr 18. Fine day but very cold. Miss Keffers. Miss Whites and Mother, here for tea. Wed Apr 19. Fine and a little warmer. Auntie washed curtains and things belonging the dining room. I went to Prayer Meeting Thur Apr 20, Fine and much warmer. put potatoes in garden, Fri Apr 21. Good Friday. Snowing most of the day. very disagreeable. Father, Mother, and the girls here for tea. Sat Apr 22. Fine and warmer. Snow soon disappeared. I went down to Dr. Orrs. on the morning train. went to the Grand Opera in the afternoon. Sun Apr 23. Easter Sunday. We went to St Anne's Church in the morning. and took a walk to High Park in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Apr 24. Fine day. I was down town in the afternoon. I came home on the evening train. Our people took stove out. Tue Apr 25. Fine day. papered the ceiling gave dining room a second coat of paint and put part of the wall paper on. Wed Apr 26. Finished papering the dining room. We went to the Wedding at 2:30 - Auntie and Uncle went the Horse Show. I went to Prayer Meeting. Lizzie here for tea. Thur Apr 27. Fine day. we finished the dining room. put the carpet down and completed it; very, very warm. Fri Apr 28. Very warm. I called to see Annie Teasdale. Aunt Mattie walked out and called at Mrs. Gallanoughs. Auntie and I over at Mothers in the evening. painted chairs Sat Apr 29. Fine and Very cool, we were at home all day. Sun Apr 30, Fine but a high wind and cold. Willies all here to spend the day. also Fathers here for tea. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at morning church. I went to Fisherville. Mon May 1. Fine and very cold, a little ice. Uncle drove to Toronto for seed Oats. he took the girls and I up to Richmond Hill to the Bengough Concert. Tue May 2. Fine but still cold, and windy. Wed May 3. Fine with the exception of a little shower in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie went down to the W.A. Meeting in Toronto, Uncle went to Toronto and stayed all night. Aunt M. called over at Mothers and Annie came over for tea. I went to Prayer Meeting. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur May 4. Fine and cold, Unce came home on the morning car. Fri May 5. Warm and sultry. I called at Mary's in the evening. Aunt Nellie came home. Sat May 6. Rained heavily all afternoon. a regular pour down. I went down to the Speights. went to tea at Mr. Jauceyln's. Sun May 7. Fine day. I went to the Central Methodist Church in the morning, and the Congregational in the evening. Mon May 8. Rained heavily in the afternoon, so I remained. Mr Huff here putting in lead pipe and fixing pump. Tue May 9. Fine day. I spent the day with Alice and came home on the evening car. Wed May 10. Fine day and moderately warm. Aunt Mattie and Annie in Toronto. I went for a drive with Uncle. Thur May 11. Rained a very little in the evening. Aunties at W.A. Uncle and Pa at Mr Rumbles funeral. Fri May 12. Fine day. very warm Aunt Mattie and I want to see Annie Teasdale in the evening. Sat May 13. Very, Very warm. sitting out in the afternoon. We walked over to hear Mr Hornes' "zonophone" in the eve. Sun May 14. Rained a little in the morning. Tom Farr here also Fathers family. The girls and I took a walk in the afternoon. We went to Concord Church in the evening. Very damp. Uncle took Tom home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon May 15. We called at Mrs Martins. Miss Heron here for tea and Miss Duncan in the evening. Uncle at King City in the evening. Tue May 16. Aunt Nellie called to see Mrs Troyer. We took our Coal Range out at noon. A little shower in the eve. Wed May 17. Fine untill evening it came a little shower. Uncle and Aunt Nellie took a drive in the afternoon out where they are working on the James Bay R.R. Thur May 18. Fine day a little cold, Aunt Mattie and Uncle out as far as Thornhill in the evening. Annie and Lizzie over. I brought us Rhubarb in the morning. Fri May 19. Fine day. Uncle drawing gravel for the church. We called on Mrs. Charlton and Mrs. Ball in the evening. Sat May 20. Fine but cold. Mr. Speight, Jennie and Aunt Nancy here for tea. Fathers here in the evening. Sun May 21. Fine and moderately warm. I went to Fisherville. Uncle took a walk over to fathers. the girls and I went to Thornhill M. Church. Uncle and Aunties at evening service. Mon May 22. Fine and warmer. Aunt Mattie at fathers for tea. Tue May 23. Fine day, Aunties walked out to Thornhill. called on Miss Holton. Wed May 24. Fine day. Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Uncle too Lizzie and I up to Richmond Hill for a drive. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur May 25. Fine untill it came a rain at night; Auntie went to see Annie Teasdale. Fri May 26. Fine day. we put our tomatoe plants out. Uncle in Toronto. Lizzie here for tea. Uncle and Auntie went to see Mrs. Toyer in the evening. Sat May 27. Fine day and warm. Frances Morse came out. Uncle took her and I for a drive to the James Bay R.R. Uncle got the calf from fathers. Sun May 28. Fine and warm. Uncle Frances and I at morning church. Willies family here. We were at fathers in eve. Mon May 29. Fine day untill a heavy rain at night. Francies went home on the evening car. Tue May 30. Uncle at Mr. Reamans laying foundation. fine, cool Wed May 31. Fine and moderatily warm. Ethel and Meta Orr came. Willie and Mercy Cook and Miss Shearman called. Thur June 1. Fine day. Mr Reamans raising. We girls took a drive up to see it. Fri June 2. Fine but cold. Annie and LIzzie here for tea. the Orr girls went home. We went up to hear the Zonophone in the evening. Aunt M. and Lizzie called at Mrs. Martins. Sat June 3. Fine day. Mr Tuesby finished the trees. girls called up in eve. Sun June 4. Rained nearly all morning. did not go to church, we were at Fathers for tea. Mon June 5. Rained heavily in the afternoon. Uncle and Millie went to the James Bay R.R. Father at Dr. Caven the girls called in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue June 6. Rained a little. I went to see Annie Teasdale and had tea. Aunt Mattie at Mothers for tea. Uncle in Toronto. Wed June 7. Rained heavily untill three o'clock. Mick went home. Uncle and Aunties at Willie Cooks'. I was alone and went to Prayer Meeting. Thur June 8. Fine day. but very wet after the rain. I went to Mary's for tea. Aunt Mattie and Uncle called at Mr. Gibsons in the evening. Fri June 9. Fine and warm. Mr and Mrs Gibson's. here. also Annie and Elsie Tisdale. Mr. G. took some snap shots. Sat June 10 Rained heavily in the evening. Sun June 11. Whit Sundy Dull, sultry and muddy. Mr and Mrs Reive also Kathleen here. the latter and I went over for the girls in the afternoon. Mon June 12. Fine and quite warm. We went to Guelph. went at 8 O'clock. arrived shortly after eleven and left at 7:30 and home at ten O'clock (1.15) Aunt Nellie in Toronto. At church in the evening. Tue June 13. Fine and very warm. Uncle at the synod. Wed June 14. Fine day. Uncle in Toronto. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur June 15. Fine day. very warm. Aunt Mattie in Toronto. Fri June 16. Fine and warm. shower at night. Sat June 17. Fine but very sultry and hot. we were at home. Sun June 18. Fine morning. a terrific rain and thunder. fridges washed out. we called at Fathers in in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon June 19. Rained heavily in the afternoon. the men are hauling gravel and working on the road. very, very sultry. Tue June 20. Fine day. very warm. Aunt Mattie and I went to Mrs. Troyers in the evening. Uncle and Aunt Matti out at Thornhill for a drive. Miss Katie Wilcox called in the evening, when we were away. Wed June 21. Fine-day, and moderately warm. I went to Prayer Meeting Thur June 22. Fine Day. turned cool in the evening. the men finished working on the roads. We went to a garden Party at Mr. Gibsons. Fri June 23. Fine day. I called in at Mrs. McDonalds in the evening. Aunt Nellie at Fathers in the evening. Fred came. Sat June 24. Fine and moderately warm. Uncle and Willie up at Mr. Robinsons barn raising north of Richmond H. Aunt Nellie went to N. Toronto to meet Alice. Lizzie here we walked out to meet Alice and Auntie. Sun June 25. Very, Very hot. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and Alice at morning church. I went to Fisherville. Masonic Sermon at Thorn hill. thunder storm at night. Mon June 26. Very cool and dull. Uncle went to Toronto in the evening . cut the yard and orchard. Tue June 27. Fine and very cool. Uncle, Aunt Nellie, Alice, Lizzie and I up at the S.S. Picnic at Bond Lake. Wed June 28. Fine and cool. Alice, Aunt Mattie and I over at fathers for tea. I went to Prayer Meeting. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur June 29. Fine and cool. the men got the hay out of the yard in. Father, and Mother here for tea. Mrs. Clark and Ida here in the evening. Grant had convulsions. Fri June 30. Fine day, a little warmer. Uncle took Alice to the Car. he and Aunt Mattie went for a drive in the evening. Aunt Nellie went for her dress. Sat. July 1. Dominion Day. rained in the afternoon and evening. Fred went away to Toronto. Sun July 2. Very warm and sultry, came a few drops of rain, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at morning church. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at fathers for tea. Aunt Mattie the girls and I at evening church. Mon July 3. Came a very heavy rain in the evening. Mon July 3. Very warm, Aunties went to Toronto on the noon car. Tue July 4. Very sultry came a thunder storm in the evening. cut wild oats, Mr Bracks farm blown down Wed July 5. A little cooler, Aunt Lizzie came out on the evening train. Thur July 6. Fine and very warm, Aunties over at fathers. Annie and Clara Teasdale called. Fri July 7. Rained a little in the morning. Uncle and Aunt Mattie took Aunt Lizzie to the car. Annie and I went to see Mrs. Troyer in the evening. Sat July 8. Just a little shower in the afternoon. Will Riddell finished shingling. Mr. Kirbys putting the horse rake together. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Mr. Teasdales for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun July 9. Fine and a little cooler. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. I went to Fisherville. Fathers also Marjorie and Charlie here for tea. Mon July 10, Rained steadily nearly all morning. Uncle went to Toronto, Tue July 11, Fine but not able to work at hay. Uncle and I at Thornhill in the evening. Wed July 12. Rained heavily at times. fine but very warm in the evening. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur July 13. Fine morning but came a heavy thunder shower after dinner. Chriss Cook wife and son also Aunt Jennies came in the afternoon. Mr. Passmore down in the evening. Fri July 14. Chriss Cooks left on the morning train. Aunt Jennie and Uncle over at fathers in the evening. Sat July 15. Fine and very cool, the men working at the hay. Lizzie over for sweet peas. Aunt N. picking Berries Sun July 16. Fine with the exception of a few drops in the morning. I went to Fisherville. Fathers family here for tea. the girls and I at Thorn hill M.E. church Mon July 17. Fine but extremely warm. Aunt Nellie picking berries at Mr. Wrights bush. Tue July 18. Extremely warm, Aunt Jennie and Nellie at fathers. I went picking berries. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed July 19. We picked a pail of cherries. Aunt Jennie and Mattie went to Toronto. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur July 20. Fine and very cool, the girls Mary and I at Mr. Whites for tea. Aunt Mattie came home. Fri. July 21. Fine and cool, we went picking berries. Went to Thornhill in the evening. Lizzie called in afternoon. Sat. July 22. Fine and Cool. Aunt Mattie at Mrs. Troyers in the evening. Sun July 23. Rained in the morning. George Fishers barn burnt, I went to Fisherville. We went to evening church. It came a little shower. Mon July 24. Very cool, I went picking berries. Tue. July 25. Dick Smurthwaite here working. I went to Toronto on the noon car. Wed July 26. I went picking berries they are scarce now. I went to Prayer Meeting. Aunties up at Willies in the evening. quite cool. Thur July 27. Fine day we were at home. men haying I went to Mr. Whites. Aunt Mattie came Fri July 28. Fine day. Mary and the children here all day. the men finished haying. Sat July 29. Rained this morning. Uncle went to Toronto in the afternoon. Aunt Mattie at fathers for tea. Sun July 30. Tom Farr here. dull and threatening. but no rain I went to FIsherville. Aunt Mattie and I at evening church. Uncle drove Tom home in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon July 31. A little shower but cool. I went up to Mary's in the evening. our people started cutting barley. Tue Aug 1. Fine day, the men harvesting. Wed Aug 2 Fine and cool, I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thur Aug 3. Fine day. I was was at home all day. Aunties at W.A. Meeting Fri Aug 4. Aunt Nellie picking berries in the morning. it rained in the afternoon. Mrs. Clarke and Ida called in evening. Sat Aug 5. Fine and very warm. Aunt Mattie went to Aunt Lizzies. Mary left the children here and went Thornhill. Sun Aug 6. Very warm and dull, Aunt Nellie and Uncle at church. I went to Fisherville. and we went for a drive in the evening. Lizzie and Annie Mason Called. Mon Aug 7. Fine day. the men hauling barley. " Civic Holiday." Tue Aug 8. Fine day, very warm, our men at fathers all day. Mrs. Alfred Reaman called. Wed Aug 9. Fine day. very warm. the men all here. picked our first tomatoe. I went to Prayer meeting. Thur Aug 10. Fine and extremely warm, the men went home at noon. Aunt Mattie came home, getting barley rakings. Fri Aug 11. Rained a little, cutting in the afternoon. very warm. Sat Aug 12. Very, Very warm. came a thunder shower in the afternoon. Herbert Smellie came at noon. Father very sick with cramps. they sent for the Doctor we were over in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Aug 13. We brought Marjorie down. Fine Day. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at church. I went to Fisherville. We were all at fathers for tea. Mon Aug 14. Fine day. Herbert left. our people cutting Oats, Uncle went to see about the thrashing machine. Lizzie also Annie and Clara Teasdale here. Tue Aug 15. Rained heavily all day with a high wind. Uncle in Toronto. rain came in our dining room over window. Wed Aug 16. Fine but very wet, quite cool. I went to Thornhill with Umbrella in the afternoon. at Prayer Meeting Thur Aug 17. Fine day, cool. Uncle in Toronto with wheat. Fri Aug 18. Fine and still cool. Aunties, Marjorie and Lizzie went to Toronto. Uncle went on the met. Excursion to Bonds Lake, at night. started cutting hit find it pretty soft. Sat Aug 19. Rained late in the afternoon. got a few load of Oats in. Sun Aug 20. Fine but dull. I went to Fisherville. Aunt Mattie and I at evening church, over 60. congregation. Mon Aug 21. Fine day. with exception of a few drops in the eveing. but no harvesting after rain on Sat. Tue Aug 22. Fine a little warmer, men all at fathers. Aunt Mattie and Jamie at the Dentists. Wed Aug 23. Fine day. our men at fathers in the foreman. Mary down took Marjorie home, Aunt Matties and I in Toronto, I went to Pray in Meeting. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Aug 24. We went to call at Miss Duncans in the evening. Fred lift this morning fathers men all here in the morning then he and Willie went home. Fri Aug 25. Bert here helping to pull peas. girls over in the evening. we got basket of tomatoes at store for 25 cts. Sat Aug 26. Our people are getting in rakings. Clara Teasdale and Essie Porter here for tea, fine but windy. Sun Aug 27. Finest Sunday for a long time. very dusty. Mrs. Troyer died. Uncle and Auntie went, Mr. Baldwin here for dinner. Aunt Nellie at norming church. I went to Fisherville. Mon Aug 28. Fathers are thrashing. Aunt Nellie, and I called at the Troyers in the afternoon. Tue Aug 29. Fine but quite warm, we are thrashing. Aunt Nellie and I at the funeral. Wed Aug 30. Fine day a little cooler. our men at fathers. no {between the lines "Mr Martins Thrashing." } Prayer Meeting. Very windy and dusty, Auntie & A. at Dentists. Thur Aug 31. Fine day. Auntie and Annie came home from {Between the lines " Mr. Derlisos thrashing."} Alices. in the evening. they went to Ex last eve. Fri Sep 1. Fine day. men at fathers hauling in. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs. Gibsons got a few plumbs. Sat Sep 2. {between the lines "fathers harvest finished"} The men here hauling in, came a little shower at night. Sun Sep 3. Fine day and cool. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at church. I went to Fisherville. Aunt Mattie and I at Concord church in the evening. Uncle and Aunt Nellie out for a little drive. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Sep 4. Came a little shower, had to stop harvest. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to Mr. Gibson's for plumbs. Tue Sep 5. Fine Day. our men at Mrs. Clarkes thrrashing. Aunties in Toronto Wed Sep 6. Fine day quite warm. the girls and I at the Exhibition Mrs Wallbridge. Mr Nightingale and Mr Anderson came. Our people finished harvest. Thur Sep 7. Warm day, a little shower in the afternoon. Father and Mother here for tea. Fri Sep 8 The company left. Aunt Nellie went to Toronto. A little shower in the afternoon. Lizzie and Marjorie here for corn. Aunt Mattie went to see Annie in the evening Lizzie and I went to call at Troyers. "Mick at Fair. Sat Sept 9. Fine day, warm. Uncle in Toronto in the afternoon T. Farr came out of night. Sun Sept 10. Fine day. very warm, I went to Fisherville. Fathers all here for tea. Uncle took Tom home. Mon Sept 11. Showery and warm. Uncle at fathers in morning Mr. Gibson called. Tue Tue Sept 12. Fine and colder. Annie is poorly. Wed Sept 13. Fine but cold. Uncle started to team hay. We called on Miss Phillips. Lizzie brought as pears and Plumbs. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Sept 14. Fine but cold. a heavy white frost. Mr and Mrs Gibson called. we had early tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Sept 15. Fine day. Aunt Mattie went over to fathers for tea. Uncle in Toronto, a little later home. Sat Sept 16. Fine day a little warmer. Auntie and I helped Lizzie mend bags. Sun Sept 17. Rained a little all day, and in the evening it came a heavy downpour. Aunt Mattie and Uncle at church. I went to Concord but Frank Bours disappointed. Uncle and I at fathers for a little while in the afternoon. Mon Sept 18. Fine and very warm. at home all day. Tue Sept 19. Fine day. very warm. Lizzie, Aunt Mattie and I went out to decorate. Wed Sept 20. Fine day, warm, Aunt Matti and I went out to help. I came home for tea then went back collection $35. Canon Dixon preached. Harvest Thanksgiving Service. Thur Sept 21. Fine and very windy. Mrs Charlton and Mother here for tea. Uncle at Eglinton in evening. Fri Sept 22. Fine day, moderately warm. I went to Mr. Teasdales for tea. Mr. Smellie and Mrs Milni called in the evening Sat Sept 23. Fine day a little colder, the girls went to Davisville. Sun Sept 24. Fine day, colder. Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at church I went to Fisherville. Father and Mother here to tea. Mon Sept 25. Fine and cool, very cold. brought our plants into the shed. Tue Sep 26. Fine and bright but very cold. ice this morning for the first time. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs. Gibsons. Aunt Nellie called at Mary's. We went to Mrs Pooles in the evening to trade a rooster. tomatoes & plants frozen </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Sept 27. Fine and a little warmer. We cleaned our Parlor and put up the stove. I went to Mrs McDonalds for tea. Thur Sept 28. Fine and warm. sitting out on verandah. Mrs MrDonald and the children here for tea. Fri Sept 29. Very, Verry bot, Uncle went to Toronto in afternoon. Aunt Nellie went to Whitby. Lizzie called in the evening. Fri Sept 29. Fine and very hot. Uncle in Toronto with hay. girls here in the evening. Sat Sept 30. Verry Very hot. Uncle went to Toronto on the noon car. Aunt Nellie went to Whitby. Lizzie called in the evening. sitting out it is so warm. Sun Oct 1. Fine and very warm. We went to morning church. I went to Fisherville. Up at Willies for tea, Uncle could not go as the horse is sick. Dr. Campbell here. Mon Oct 2. Rained nearly all day. LIzzie here. Tue Oct 3. Fine a little cooler. Joe started work. pulling Mangels. Wed Oct 4. Fine day moderately warm. I went to Prayer Meeting but there was none. Mr Martins thrashing. Thur Oct 5. Fine day. Aunt Mattie and Annie at Dr. Eatons. then came up to W.A. Aunti Nellie came home. Fri Oct 6. Fine, a little frost. we walked out of see Mrs Dean. in the afternoon. Sat Oct 7. Fine and cool, a little ice. our men at Mr Phillips thrashing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Oct 8. Fine and very warm, out in muslin waists. We were at fathers for tea. I went to Fisherville. Uncle and Aunties at morning church. Mon Oct 9. Fine day picked our potatoes 18 bags. Uncle in Toronto. Tue Oct 10. Fine day, quiet warm. Auntie at fathers in the eveing. Wed Oct 11. Fine and a little colder, I went, rained last night. I went to Prayer Meeting. cleaned chamber, pantry &c, Thur Oct 12. Fine day, we cleaned our upstairs. Fri Oct 13. Fine and moderately warm. Sat Oct 14. I was at fathers in the afternoon. Sun Oct 15. Fine but exception of a little squawl, Fathers all here for to spend day. Lizzie and I at Fisherville. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at evening church. Mon Oct 16. Fine day we cleaned dining room. Tue Oct 17. Fine day. we cleaned coal stove and put it up. Wed Oct 18. The girls and I at Aunt Lizzies to spend the day. poured rain all day. Thur Oct 19. Dull and cold. Joe left this morning. the day of Woodbridge Fair. Aunt Nellie took pidgeons to Aunt Lizzies, heavy rain all night. Fri Oct 20. Fine but cold. We cleaned mans room and Kitchen. terrific wind blew apples off. Sat Oct 21. Fine but dull and cold. Aunties poorly. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Oct 22, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at church, I went to Fisherville. came quite a shower while in church. Mon Oct 23, Fine but cold and dull picked some apples. Mr. Teasdales here for tea. had parlor stove light. Tue Oct 24. Fine day. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto in the afternoon. finished picking 6 barrels of hand picked apples, as well as boxes. My hat 2.50. Wed Oct 25. Very hard frost. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Oct 26. Thanksgiving Day. very cold, Annie and the children here for a while in the afternoon. Uncle and I went to Mr. Watsons in the evening. Mary and I went to Revival Meeting. Fri Oct 27. Fine day but cold. Aunt Nellie has a felon on her finger. the girls here in the afternoon. Sat Oct 28. Dull and cold coming a few flakes of snow. We had 18 bags of potatoes. brought in yesterday Aunt Nellie over at fathers for tea. Sun Oct 29. Fine but dull and very cold. Uncle Aunt M. and I at church, I went to Fisherville. Mon Oct 30. Fine bright day. Aunt Nellie in Toronto, the men at Mrs Clarkes thrashing. we cleaned our back kitchen. L and I helped father with turnips. Miss Phillips called Tue Oct 31. Hallow'een. fine with exception of a little shower. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Nov 1. Rather blustery, very high wind, and freezing. We light our coal stove. Thur Nov 2. Fine but cold, we were at home. Fri Nov 3. Raining a little in the morning, killed our ducks. Sat Nov 4. Fine but threatening rain. Johnsons bought our chickens at 8 cts a pound. men finished turnips. Sun Nov 5. Fine and moderately untill evening it came a rain. Fathers family also Willies here for dinner at night, we had ducks. Mon Nov 6. Rained a little most of the day. Uncle went to Toronto in the afternoon. Tue Nov 7. Rained in the afternoon, quite mild. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto. Wed Nov 8. Rained a little in the morning, then clearing. We were at home all day. Thur Nov 9. Fine and moderately warm. Jennie Clark and the girls here in the evening. Fri Nov 10. Fine but dull. Annie and Clara Teasdale here for tea. Sat Nov 11. Very fine mild day. Aunt Mattie and I called on Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Welsh. Sun Nov 12. Dull and moderately warm. Uncle and Aunties at morning church. I went to Fisherville. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at fathers for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Nov 27. Fine bright day. Aunt Mattie went to Aunt Lizzies. Uncle and I at Thornhill in the afternoon. Tax Collector called. Tue Nov 28. A east snow storm then turned milder with rain. Mick went home. brought cattle and calves in. Wed Nov 29. Fine day turning very cold. Aunt Mattie came home Father and Annie here for dinner. Thur Nov 30. Fine but freezing very hard. and cold all day. Fri Dec 1. Fine bright and frosty. I went to Toronto. (Dr. McLean $3). Uncle and Auntie at fathers in the evening. Sat Dec 2. Came a thick covering of snow last night, then turned to rain today. Aunt Mattie and the girls went to the theatre. the girls stayed at Davisville. Sun Dec 3.- Came a little snow. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went to church, I went to Fisherville. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at fathers in the evening. Mon Dec 4. Fine but cold. Uncle in Toronto in the afternoon. I called at fathers in the afternoon. Tue Dec 5. Fine but cold. Uncle in Toronto. Mick here again. Aunt Mattie and I walked down to Lydia Wilsons for tea. Wed Dec 6. Fine and quite mild. LIzzie called. Thur Dec 7. Fine and very mild. We butchered at fathers, a grand day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Dec 8. Fine and very mild. Uncle in Toronto. lovely day. Sat Dec 9. Fine but dull, very sloppy. I went to Mr. Teasdales for tea. Sun Dec 10. Fine but cold and all frozen dry and clean. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at church, the four girls and I went to Thornhill Church in afternoon. Uncle and I went to Mr. Phillips in the evening. Mon Dec 11. Fine and a little milder. Auntie brought Marjorie down. Uncle put my skates on. Tue Dec 12. Snowed in the morning, then fine and mild. I made one of the school dresses. Wed Dec 13. Fine bright day. a little snowy under foot. We got along fine. 935lbs of pork in all. (We got a half. Thur Dec 14. Fine day but very cold, we made our pies. I went to the Pond to skate at night. very frosty. Fri Dec 15. Fine day but cold. Mother and Aunties at Toronto. Percy Farrell came in the afternoon. I went over to the School to a bee at night. Sat Dec 16. Fine and much milder. Percy went away. Uncle a Maple. Aunt Mattie at Mr. Cox funeral. I went to the pond at night. Sun Dec 17. Fine and mild, the roads a little muddy. I went to Fisherville, Aunt Nellie at fathers.We went to evening church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Dec 18. Fine and mild, foggy. Byron Farrell and his wife here for dinner. Lizzie here for a while Mr. Johnson got our turkeys 12 1/2cts a pound. I went over to the School in the evening. Killed ours Tue Dec 19. Fine and mild, foggy. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto. Wed Dec 20. Mild and foggy. Aunt Nellie took little gifts up to Willies children in the afternoon. I went over to decorate at the school. Thur Dec 21. Snowing and raining, very sloppy. Uncle took us out to decorate, but no brush there. Mother took turkeys to Toronto. got 16cts a pound. caught a Mink last night. Fri Dec 22. Very muddy. Uncle took us out to decorate and came for us. We went to the School Concert Mr. Bennett came over to stay all night. Sat Dec 23. Fine and mild, but muddy. I went out to decorate Uncle came out later on. froze up at night. Sun Dec 24. Fine bright day, and clean. Uncle at Mr. Conley's funeral. I went to Fisherville. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at Fishervill evening Church. Mon Dec 25. Xmas Day. fine bright and mild. We spent the day at fathers. Tue Dec 26. Fine and mild a little muddy. the girls and the children here for a while. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at fathers in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Dec 27. Fine warm day. Uncle in Toronto with a load. Thur Dec 28. Fine and very mild, quite sloppy. Uncle and Aunt Nellie out at Thorn hill in the evening Fri Dec 29. Fine and still mild, we were at home all day Sat Dec 30. Fine and mild, in the morning. Turning colder and freezing in the adternoon. Uncle at Thorn hill in the afternoon. Sun Dec 31. Fine and moderately cold. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at morning church. I went to Fisherville. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Willies in the evening. <pre> End Year 1905. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Blank Page </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Blank Page </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Blank Page </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Blank Page </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Blank Page </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>{Inside back cover} </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Back Cover} </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ead16060cfb620f17a602d8e64fcd841.pdf 4dcf0d9a60fa158640d294bb7fad2009 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Diary 1906 {A corner page border} SCOTCH GREY {A corner page border of a thin conifer} UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/21b2ef29c05519a05e8b3d91357b63a9.pdf 47f65e1d239c9c00df0f6bb9608a952b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {blank} UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2ab80069ac3eca03d2d518d3c7b7e007.pdf 263a6af5c8030d560598f34bfd3ba5d0 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1906 Mon Jan 1. New Years Day. Fine and moderately cold. Fathers family also Willies here to spend the day. Vote on local option carried. Tue Jan 2. Fine day. The girls and I at Miss Pages for tea. Uncle in Toronto in the afternoon. Wed Jan 3. Rained and sleeted, trees covered. Uncle at the mill. Thur Jan 4. Fine but a little colder and windy. Auntie at W.A. Uncle in Toronto. Fri Jan 5. Fine with exception of a little snow flurry. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Miss Sharpes funeral. Aunt Nellie called to see Mrs White. We all went to Willies to dinner in the evening. Sat Jan 6. A little colder. Aunt Mattie went to help Mrs Gibson to entertain the S.S. children. I went to skate in the evening. Sun Jan 7. Fine but quite cold. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I out at Mr {name?} to spend the day. Mon Jan 8. Fathers started thrashing. Very cold but fine and bright. Mick came out. Tue Jan 9. Fine day but cold. Machine moved over at night. Wed Jan 10. Fine and milder, finished thrashing. Auntie got a thistle ^or {?} in her finger. Over at fathers for a little while in the evening. Mr Edey died. Thurs Jan 11. Fine and very mild. Fathers found the pig dead in the stack. The girls here for tea. Fri Jan 12. Fine and very, very mild. Uncle & Aunt Mattie called on Miss Rodeys. Annie and Clara Teasdale? here for tea. Frank in the evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/621c769d79274de3da412b66e63f85ad.pdf 592b1c9eeb47be628edbeeea033a6584 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat, Jan 13. Fine day. Uncle at Mr. Edey's Funeral. I went to skate. Sun, Jan 14. Raining a little, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at morning Church. I went to Fisherville. had tea at Mr McDonald. and went to convent in the evening but the minister did not come. Mon Jan 15. Fine but dull and mild. Mr and Mrs Watson also father and mother here to spend the day. Tue Jan 16. Raining and sleeting. very mild. Uncle in Toronto in the afternoon. Wed Jan 17. Fine day, freezing a little. Aunt Mattie, The girls and I at the Toney- Alexander meeting. Thurs Jan 18. Cames snow last night. Cutters out today- about four inches of snow, very soft. Miss Pages called. Fri Jan 19. Fine and quite mild. not very good slegihing. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Gallaway. I called on Mrs. Nelson Smellie. Sat Jan 20. Very mild came a little shower. Aunt Mattir at father for tea, very wet and slushy. Sun Jan 21. Very mild about 6.6 degress above zero. Extremely warm for January. occasional heavy showers. waters very high. We were at father for tea. Mon Jan 22. Fine and very warm, showery in the evening, Aunties in Toronto, fathers family here for tea. we had Oyster. The lettuce also tulips sprouted in the garden. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/446e5ae0b8531bd17bec5802f02246fd.pdf 1b1862af7351ec05548920f635d9b66c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tues Jan 23. Showery, a little colder, but no frost, I took our first fresh egg. over for father. He went to Dr Johns. Wed Jan 24. Fine day, frozen quite clean at night. Aunt Mattie and Uncle up at {William?} in the evening. Our people at Thornhill. Thursday Jan 25. Fine and quite cold, bright and sunny. <s>Uncle and</s> Mr Gibson called in the afternoon, all day and no ice. Fri Jan 26. Fine bright day. Aunt Mattie called over to our father. The girls here in the evening. Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at Mr Gibsons to spend evening. Sat Jan 27. Fine and very mild, like a many day. roads day in some places. I was at fathers for a short time in the morning. We girls went to Skate on the little pond in the evening. Mr Botham here. Sun Jan 28. Fine and moderattly warm. Aunt Mattie walked out to Church. I went to Fisherville. Mon Jan 29. Fine day but cold East wind, Mr Botham left. Mr and Mrs Jackes, Mr and Mrs Gibson, Mrs Little here for tea. Tue Jan 30. Fine and quite warm, Mrs Coharlton and the children called, Aunties called on Mrs Johnes and Miss Eedeys. Uncle and I at a party at Henry Fishers. Wed Jan 31. Fine and mild, Mary and the children, down to spend the day. I went to Prayer meeting. {?} day Thurs Feb 1. Blustery and cold, Aunties at W. A. meeting. Uncle drove them and went for them. Joe Mr Gintyre called in at night, (came in to wach for the first {?} minutes. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c2c62cae7c798837c90d315a6b7568f4.pdf 1cf5f38927b75e00335fab119ca894a3 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fri Feb 2. Fine but extremely cold, (18 bellow zero.) Uncle in Toronto in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie at father for tea. Sat Feb 3. A little stormy in the afternoon. I called over at father. Sun Feb 4. Fine and moderatley cold, a little snow on the ground. We all had dinner at father. Mother had her Plumb. Pudding. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mrs Gallam... for tea. I went to church with the girls on the evening. Mon Feb 5. Fine but very, very cold, (12 bellow zero) Aunt Mattie called over at Father. Tues Feb 6. Fine but extremely cold. (19 1/2 below zero.) I was at Mr Trasdales for tea Wed Feb 7. Fine and moderately cold. Susie Gallanough here to tea, very bright and sunny. Thurs Feb 8. Fine day and bright and sunny, Aunt Mattie and I went up to Willies in the evening. Uncle at Thornhill. Fri Feb 9, fine day quite mild, Uncle in Toronto at Horal Show. aunt Mattie called at Mr. White Collecting, Mick had the team. Sat Feb 10. A little flustery and quite cold. I went down to the pond but no skating, Liggie here for tea, Auntie in The vae. Sun Feb 11. Fine and bright, and moderately cold, Lizzie, Annie father and Mother here for tea. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at Church, I went to Fisherville. Mon Feb 12. Beautiful day and mild, Aunt Nellie in Toronto, We went to skate on the turtle pond. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/20b63e9c04856b3a1ead1a7ad07c7916.pdf 58e6b3ccf6268a14d94bd025d7996cb4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tues Feb 13. Fine and very mild, quite muddy. Louis Mr Murtry and Susie Gallnough here for tea. Wed Feb 14. A little blustry, and very cold Valentine Social, we all went also. Auntie and Lizzie. Thirs Feb 15. Fine but very cold, we were at home all day. Fri Feb 16. Fine day, a little milder, Aunt Mattie at Father for tea. Uncle at Netwon Brook in the evening. Sat Feb 17. Fine and very mild, bright & sunny, Uncle in Toronto, Aunt Mattie at Thornhill Collecting, I was at Mr Jeasdales, slating in the afternoon and evening. Sun Feb 18. Fine and very mild bright and sunny. Then came a little wet snow in the evening, and afternoon. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Hy. {place?} to tea. The girls came here and had tea, with Aunt Mattie. Mon Feb 19. Fine and very mild, The road very muddy. Tues Feb 20. Fine bright day, but very mild, Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto. Wed Feb 21. Fine and mild, roads frightfully muddy. Uncel and Aunt Mattie at Mrs Littles' Party. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs Feb 22. Fine and colder, roads {?} dry. We all had tea at Willis it being their Seventh Anniversary. We brought Charlie home with us. Fri Feb 23. Fine and mild again. Uncle and Aunt Mattie also Father and Mother at Mary Watsons' for tea, they took Charlie with them. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bffdab6bd2926c7f98c6a8b5076cdf71.pdf d7607346d6c434263d9ae250e28bce68 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat Feb 24. Fine but very bad roads. Uncle over at Father in the afternoon. Sun Feb 25. Rained a little, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at Church. We were all at Father for tea. We girls intended to go to Thornhill to Miss Bones in the afternoon, but roads too bad. Mon Feb 26. Colder. I took Charlie home in the afternoon. Aunt Mattie and I were at Father in the afternoon. Tues Feb 27. Fine and very cold, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at Mrs Jackson for tea. The girls here in the evening. Wed Feb 28. Fine but cold. Ash Wednesday. Uncle went to Mr Davies Sale. Aunt Mattie went to Aunt Lizzie. Thurs<s> Feb 29</s>. Mar 1. Fine and Moderately cold, Aunt Nellie at W.A. Meeting. Lizzie here for tea. Fri Mar 2. Very cold East wind. We went to a Party at Mr Buchanan. sleeting terribly as we came home. Sat Mar 3. Very cold and sleeting all day, trees all iced, over, Sun Mar 4. Coming little flusters of snow, very bad walking. Uncle Aunt Mattie at Church. I went to Fisherville. Mr Baker preached. Mon Mar 5. Fine and moderately warm. Uncle weking in the farm yard, thawing a little. Tue Mar 6. Fine day, we were at home all day. Wed Mar 7. Fine and very mild, roads very muddy, Aunt Mattie came home on the. 4. Car. I went over to Church, but there was no meeting. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0d043ffc52be58e3cf11aee966586055.pdf bf4011724dbfe3a241b22a4e3d780a38 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thurs Mar 8. Fine day but roads very muddy. Fri Mar 9. Coming a few snow flurries, very mild and muddy. Sat Mar 10. Fine day and colder, very bright, Father and Mother here for tea. i went to skate in the evening. Marjorie <s>here</s> went to Church, I went to Fisherville, Willis all here for dinner and left before tea. Marjorie stayed. Mon Mar 12. Fine but cold, and hard frozen. Uncle at Mr Lanes Sale. Tue Mar 13. Fine and cold, Lizzie here for tea, Aunties took Marjorie home. Wed Mar 14. Fine and moderately cold, a little squawl of snow in the afternoon. I went to Prayer Meeting. Uncle helping W. to put hay. Thurs Mar 15. Fine and cold, Aunties at an extra W. A. Meeting in the afternoon. roads good. Fri Mar 16. Fine with the exception of a little squawl of snow. Uncle over helping Willie with hay. Aunt Mattie and I down to ask for Mrs Bowes in the evening, but did not find her at home. Sat Mar 17. Fine but very cold and squawly. I walked up to Willies in the afternoon. Uncle at Thornhill in the evening. Aunt Mattie and I at Father in the eve. Sun Mar 18. Fine day but cold. roads {?} and a little dusty. I went to Fisherville, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at evening Church. Mon Mar 19. A very stormy day. East wind, Uncle in Toronto in the afternoon. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5ef3e5d10de94c56a44e740b9d018531.pdf 2897c744fe3042f49bf981349ec4dd8b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tues Mar 20. Fine but cold, quite a evening of snow but not good sleighing a few odd cutters out; Willie here helping Uncle, Charlie and Mr Teasdale here in the evening. Wed Mar 21. Blustery and cold, Willie here working, Mary and the children here all day, Uncle took them home in the sleight. Thurs mar 22. Blustery and moderately cold, I went over to Father for tea. The girls came over here in the evening. Fri Mar 23. Fine day but cold, I went to Toronto, I called at Aunt Nancy's and Aunt Kates. Aunt Lizzie and Mimmie appelle. Came up to Father. Sat Mar 24. Fine day and cold. Uncle, and Aunt Nellue iver at father. Then the Company came over here. Sun Mar 25. Fine and much milder. Ammie and Lizzie here to spend the day. Father is very poorly. (roads slippy. Mon Mar 26. Fine and mild, roads muddy. Uncle and I took Aunt Lizzie and Mimmie to the Station. Tues Mar 27. Raining and thawing, roads muddy. Aunt Mattie over at father in the afternoon. Wed mar 28. Fine and mild, Uncle in Toronto in the afternoon. I went to Prayer Metting in the evening. Thurs Mar 24. Fine and very mild, Uncle over at Father. Fri Mar 30. Fine day, roads muddy, George Fishers Sale. The girls here in the evening. Sat Mar 31. Fine abut very cold and windy- Uncle and Willie up at Richmond Hill in the evening. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2bd1cda712dccb397a823b7634925c68.pdf 45d2f067f4c4af71ec8947fd7a264d72 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sun Apr 1. Fine day and windy, roads are quite dry. good walking. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Church. I went to Fisherville. Mon Apr 2. Fine and warm, Aunties in Toronto, Annie and Clara Teadale here for tea. Tue Apr 3. Fine and quite warm, we cleaned the mans room and chamber. Wed Apr 4. Rained a little in the afternoon. We cleaned the Cellar in the morning. Aunt Nellie went to Toronto to The Dentist. I went to Prayer Metting. Thirs Apr 5. A little colder, Aunties at W. A. at Mrs Gibsons. Came quite a fall of wet snow in the evening. Fri Apr 6. Fine day, a little muddy. Father and Mother here for tea, fathers last time here, the former very {?}. Dug horse radish but frost out. Sat Apr 7. Coming little fluries of snow, very muddy. Sun Apr 8. Fine and bright, moderately cold, Dr Campbell also Willie called in the morning- Aunt Mattie over at Father, I went to Fisherville. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at evening church. Mon Apr 9. Rained heavily all day. Uncle called at Father in the afternoon. Tues Apr 10. Fine but dull, Aunt Nellie at father in the evening. Wed Apr 11. Rained a little, there gradaully clearing. Thurs Apr 12. Fine warm day. Aunt Nellie in Toronto. We have frogs out. Good Friday. The children here. Cleaned spare room upstairs. Fri Apr 3. Fine but a little cold. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Church. Good Friday. I was at Father for tea and went to Station with Edith Mayer. Ella Keron here in the evening. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9044dd5058ad75f3829ccc6de2702846.pdf 716d97eebea3c9e2e9883dcbfd5b7bbe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat Apr 14. Rained in the afternoon. We cleaned and finished the upstairs. Uncle doing the chores for Father as Willie is in Toronto. Frozen out again tonight. Sun Apr 15. Fine day but a little colder. Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at morning church. Aunt Mattie at Father in the afternoon. I went to Coucord Church in the evening. Frank Bowes preached. Mon Apr 16. Fine and quite warm, Uncle at Vestry Meeting. I called over to see Father. We cleaned back Kitchen. Tues Apr 17. Fine and warm. We cleaned parlor and spares room. Uncle at Mr Lynetts Funeral. Aunties went up to see Miss Phillipe in the evenong. Wed Apr 18. Fine and warm. We did some gardening, and Mr. Johns called. Washed some bed-clothes. Mick started work. Thurs Apr 19. Fine and very warm. Aunties at an extra W. A. Cotton underwest on. Cousin {Mercy?} and Willie called, Started seeding. Fri Apr 20. Fine and warm. Aunties and I walked out to Thornhill and called to see Mr Normane here. Lizzie here in the evening. Sat Apr 21. Cooler, it came a little shower. I went over to see Father. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went up to Rich mond Hill for the clock. Aunties cleaned windows and wood work for the kitchen. Sun Apr 22. Fine day, Uncle Aunt Nellie and I at Church. I went to Fisherville, Uncle at Father for tea. The girls over here in the evening, quite cold. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/56b3acd6e4cbdbd00671bd9fc94f2572.pdf 0fa381b5906aa385d386aad4567dcd1c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Apr 23. Cold and windy. Ice last night. Uncle in Toronto. Aunt Mattie and I brought sewing machine home from Thornhill, Aunt Mattie at Father for tea. Tue Apr 24. Fine and a little milder; Aunt Mattie went to Toronto Son Noon car. Wed Apr 25. Fine day. moderately warm, Uncle went to Toronto, Aunt Mattie and I drove him out and got ginger ale. I went over to Prayer Meeting. Thurs apr 26. Fine day, we were at home. Fri Apr 27. Fine day and moderately warm. Sat Apr 28. Fine day, Kerbest Smellie here for tea. also Annie Cooper. Sun Apr 29. Fine and warmer, a few shoers early in the morning. Willie and Henry Bower here for a little while in the morning. Then Uncle went to Father. I went to Fisherville- Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at evening Church. Mon Apr 30. Fine and moderately warm. Aunt Nellie walked down to see Miss Johnson in the afternoon. Tue May 1. Fine day. Marjorie started School, Lizzie here for dinner. I went down to Mr. Teasdale in the evening. Wed May 2. Rained at intervals quiet heavy Thunders. Aunt Nellie down at W. A. Meeting in Toronto. Thurs May 3. Fine day and a little colder. Men finished all but peas. Fri May 4. Fine day and warm. Aunt Mattie and Ammie in Toronto. I was at Father for tea. Sat May 5. Fine day and moderately warm, Uncle helping Willie to finish seeding. Aunt Nellie at father. J. Fars, came. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f50fe35c9d38d2a012845a178dc03597.pdf d5b176119295c15ef7c873d58997e08f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sun May 6. Fine but cold, J. Fars here. I went to see Father in the morning. To Fisherville in the afternoon. at Father in the evenong. Mon May 7. Fine but cold, a few flates of snow, Mrs Mr Elroy and Annie here. Miss Crass brought Alice. Mr Gibson called. Father got relief. Tue May 8. Fine until afternoon it came cold rain, in the afternoon, Ice this morning. Wed May 9. Fine but cold. AUnt Mattie in Toronto. I went to Meeting. Aunt Nellie and Alice at father for tea. Cut lawn first time. Thurs May 10. Cold and ice again this morning. Fri May 11. Fine day and moderately warm. Father took a very weak spell in the evening. Aunt Mattie remained there. Sat May 12. Fine day, very very hot wind. Mr Danby's raising. Sun May 13. Showery most of the day. Uncle Aunt Nellie and Alice at Church, I was at Father for tea. Uncle there last night. Mon May 14. Fine day and a little warmer, Aunt Lizzie out. Mick at home ploughing his garden, Uncle in Toronto. Tue May 15. Fine and warm, Alice went home. I went to see Lucy Bower in the evening. Wed May 16. Fine morning but exteremly warm. We took out coal Range out at noon, then came a Thunder slow but very little rain here. Uncle cut his finger. Thurs May 17. <s>Fine</s> Came another Thunder storm. very very hot. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4f472ee4ae06a1a20c562d99ad6bced7.pdf 5b6fedfc417e63986aace393ce890cfd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fri May 18. Rained again to day, still extrmely warm, trees all out and a little blossom. Sat May 19. Colder, fine day, Aunt Mattie home in the afternoon. Sun May 20. Very cold, I was at Father in the afternoon. Willie Mary and the children here for tea. Mon May 21. Fine but cold, heavy frost last night and Ice. Tue May 22. Fine and moderately warm. p Wed May 23. Fine morning then came a Thunder storm in the afternoon. I put Gladiolias out and Dahlias. Thurs May 24. Victoria Day. very hot and suttry. Frances Movse came to spend the day. Lizzie here, she and & went a poece with Frances and called at Miss Phillipe for Rhutart, thunders shower in the evening. Fri May 25. Rained heavily and thunder and lighting in the afternoon, very, very warm, Aunt Mattie home for a while. Sat May 26. Came a thunder shower in the afternoon. Then turned very cold at night. Sun May 27. Very cool. We had lettuce for the first time. Father very, very poorly, I stayed all night. Mon May 28. Came a little shower, then cloud, and cold. Tue May 29. Fine day and bright. Father very low. Wed May 30. Fine and moderately warm. Put our tomatoe plants in. Thur May 31. Fine day and a little warmer, Aunt Kate here. Fri June 1. Fine and moderately warm, has been lovely weather. 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Fine but very, very, sultry, men in barn yard. Wed June 6. Very warm, day of {Luthern?}. 100 Anniversary, (Mr {Teorious?}) Thurs June 7. Pretty warm and suttry came rain at night. Fri June 8. Very warm and a terrific storm at night. Very sharp lightning. Sat June 9. Little warm a little shower at night. Sun June 10. Rained and hailed heavily at noon. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Church. I spent the afternoon at Fathers. He is very poorly. Mon June 11. Fine and cool, Aunt Lizzie out. We were all called over as Father is very low. Tue June 12. Fine day. Father much as he was yesterday, he knew me last {one?}. Wed June 13. Fine and cool, we were over at Father. He is very low. Thurs June 14. Fine day, quite cool. Father could not speak to us. And at a quarter to ten he passed away. (60 years). Fri June 15. Rained a little and very suttry. Sat June 16. Rained a little. John Cook and Jennie Green here. Sun June 17. Rained a little most of the day. I and Mimmie Appelle arrived. Mon June 18. Raining and misting, then cleared about ten O'clock, Fathers funeral was at 2. O'clock. about 57 {Cmoey anees?}. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f36ad6850ff207adbbb123683a565077.pdf 14c96365b625dcc29559f06aa82ead65 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tue June 19 Rained a little, Aunt Mattie came home. Uncle and Willie up at Richmond hill in the evening. Wed June 20 Came a heavy rain in the evening. Thur June 21. Fine and moderately warm. We all went to Toronto. (mourning hat $5.). Dress $1. yd. it came a little shower after we got home. Fri June 22. Rained a little. Uncle in Toronto, got our parcels home. Sat June 23. Came a shower in the afternoon, too wet for S. S. Pic.nic. Sun June 24. Rained a little in the afternoon. Ma and the girls also Willies family here for to spend the day. Henry and Lucy Bowes and Arthur here for tea. Mon June 25. Fine day warm, Uncle and I at Thornhill in the evening {written in margin} Mr and Mrs Gibson called. Queens Hotel burned last night. over at Mothers dying our dresses. Concord S.S. Pic nic at Maple. Tue. June 26. Fine day, very warm. Uncle and Aunt Nellie out at the grave yard in evening. Wed June 27. Fine with exception of a little shower. I called in at Mrs. Clarkes with {Jeania?} plants. Thur June 28. Very warm and it came a little shower. Mrs. Teasdale and Charlie here in the evening. Fri June 29. Rained a little in the evening, very sultry. I went in to see the McDonald twins. Sat June 30. Sultry and a little showery. Day of our S.S. Pic nic to Aunt M. home first {illegible} Bond Lake. I was in to the Mrs. Clarkes separator. Sun July 1. Dull and moderately warm, came a little sprinkle in the evening. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at church, first I have been to church for two months, the girls & A. Mason here in the eve. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Mothers. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3977d4771f6d85a89cc9883791db32db.pdf 89cc9b5417bef8e086072f0ca49a4701 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon July 2nd. Fine day and moderately warm. Mick not here. Tue July 3rd. Rained a little in the afternoon and continued very damp. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at Mr Teasdales. Wed July 4. Fine day, and moderately warm. Uncle brought Mr Watson and Mary out for tea also Lizzie Cooper here. Aunties went to see the twins. Thur July 5. Fine and very cool, we had the Bower boys over to play Croquet in the evening. Fri July 6. Fine and still cool. Aunties in Toronto. Uncle and I down at Mr Johnsons in the evening. Sat July 7. Warmer a little rain in the afternoon. I was in at Mothers in the morning. Sun July 8. Rained and thundered in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Reive here to spend the day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went over to Mothers in the evening. Mon July 9. Very hot and sultry then a very heavy thunder storm in the afternoon. Uncle and Mick at Mr Ludfords funeral. Uncle in Toronto in the morning. Took Armie and Lizzie out to grave yard in eve {written in between lines} Tue July 10. Rained heavily in the morning and then it cleared and turned cooler towards evening. W.Cook out. Wed July 11. Fine and cool, Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto, we spent the afternoon with Alice and came home on the eight O'clock car. P.Johnson at Mothers. Thur uly 12. Fine and cool. I went over to Mothers in afternoon. Aunt Nellie picking berries and they both went in eve. Uncle and I at Thornhill in eve. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f697773edd692c51fbeff0100362b841.pdf 3633e69c47ea9071fd1b7e5e12cad5d5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fri July 13 - Fine day warmer. <s>Aunt Nellie picking berries in the</s> Aunt Mattie and I at Mothers in the afternoon. Sat July 14 - Fine but very warm. Uncle at Richmond Hill. and I went up to Mary Chapmans. Aunt Nellie picking berries in the evening, she and Uncle took some up to the children. Aunt Mattie and I called in Mrs Clark. Sun July 15 - Fine but very sultry. I went to Fisherville, Mother Mary Willie and children here for tea. brought four little ducks. Mr and Mrs Langstaff called. Mon July 16 - Aunt Nellie and I picking berries. Uncle in Toronto he got a man. Tue July 17 - Fine and moderately warm. i went over to Mothers to have my dress made. Wed July 18 - Fine day and cool. Uncle took the man away and brought another one. Thur July 19 - Warmer again. Aunt Nellie went to Toronto. Aunt Mattie and I picking berries in the afternoon. then went over ot Mothers in the evening. Fri July 20 - Very, very warm. Lizzie here for tea, cae a thunder storm in the evening. Sat Jul 21 - Fine but very warm. Uncle took the man to the early car. Uncle took us for a little drive in the evening. Sun July 22 - Very, very, warm. Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at church and over at Mothers for tea. Came heavy thunder and lightning but little rain at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c12c99db791982db6d93bf03c2f54a50.pdf dee1bd4dd5083a5bdb16563fdc188a16 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon July 23 - Fine and cool, Annie and I picking berries. little Charlie here. we called over at Mothers in the evening and at Mrs Clarkes. Tue July 24 - Fine and very cool. Aunt Nellie came home. Wed July 25 - Fine and moderately cool, aunt Nellie and I went picking berries. Thur July 26 - Fine and moderately warm. aunt Nellie at home Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto. Fri July 27 - Fine day warm. our men haying alone. Sat July 21 - Very warm. Mrs Teasdale and annie here for tea. Sun July 29 - Warm, Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at church. I went to Fishervilee it came a tremenduous thunder and rain storm, but I did not get wet. Willies and the girls up at Richmond Hill. Mon July 30 - Fine day. and moderately warm. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Pooles; The former weighs 124. Tue July 31 - fine day, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and i at Thornhill in the evening. {'Mrs Poole and Mrs Smurtwatf called' written in space above text} Wed Aug 1 - fine day. willie and men here finishing hay. Thur Aug 2 - Got the binder out. then over helping Willie. finish haying. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Richmond Hill in the evening. Fri Aug 3 - Rained a little, men cutting barley. Annie here in the evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2d616cbcf0666c6c2de39d37f33f3c1d.pdf 6df0fa0a0ad3e8be4cd3b2e444620f13 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat Aug 4 - Fine and very, very warn. Aunt Nellie away picking a few berries. Sun Aug 5 - Fine but extremely warm. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning church. Mr Lockart and Lizzie here in the evening. Aunt Mattie and I at evening ch-. Mon Aug 6 - Fine day a little cooler. Civic Holiday. Maud Troyer and Miss Holland here for tea. We girls went for a drive around the block. Tue Aug 7 - Fine day with exception of little shower. Wed Aug 8 - Our men helping to haul in Willies barley. We quilted a comforter. Lizzie here in the evening. Thur Aug 9 - Fine they finished Willies and came here at noon. Rained a little at night. Fri Aug 10 - Fine but men find it too wet to cut untill late in the afternoon. Very warm. Sat Aug 11 - Fine and extremely warm. men cutting oats. Sun Aug 12 - Fine day very cool. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at church. Uncle and I walked to Fisherville. Mother and the girls here for tea. Mon Aug 13 - Men here finished our Barley. Aunt Mattie went to help Alice to more. Tue Aug 14 - Fine and warmer. a man came at noon. Auntie and I over at Mothers in the evening. Wed Aug 15 - Fine day and moderately warm. David Smellie wife and little girl here also Mother. We had our first chickens. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e2d2f941d12dc3a894850251051fef26.pdf 4b9e65f1fe1949e356de164b90909bbd https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b47d0758353d0a87700660675da1c996.pdf f544f325ddfc6a8a07976630c1141b53 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0a631f8c6fec1093a26b94c9c088feee.pdf a09942a247a5583cc44e4089b0ecbfb6 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/06bfcd480db7172de71b8daeffe58296.pdf 0b0499e599a8adac7ca49ac3e6e7b10c https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2010ec356080200504005e3fcaba857b.pdf 1cb4e5a14c3141d9d686917ee150fb5a https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c18f23d3027d95a22dce65a4b92d7444.pdf 44280ab3c2ec24e05dcd5934d1e0b6b4 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/428991ba911860cc44f36bd182f9c4df.pdf b8548f352c78f12d51f2c332eadf67c6 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/55ad03d5b3078063f2163fc60903ccd3.pdf fe8ec7e2dc5d0da5fa3b511803b45102 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da637e4f60cd0e85990acefa499b7cf5.pdf deff099d4bb6efca6af9f8e759ae7edf https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/832538e6aadb8020f3f57a3201fe4e8d.pdf 88f4678e1efa56fa5d4004187c408751 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31ba76c88e304952a52bf4da8b48c150.pdf aadf62f4e77154fb020bb2d77e959a48 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/65dba28dfc6ac5e724c0c84e4f9f3116.pdf 9b9d1c77bd05f2201cf2d599cb294307 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Newspaper Clipping} == WEATHER LIKE SUNDAY'S. == === Continued From Page 1. === days ago, but owing to a storm west of the lakes, which is now breaking, has been retarded to a great extent. A perfect blizzard of snow was fall-ing on Lake Michigan last night. === ACROSS THE LINE. === Washington, D.C., Jan. 21. - A warm wave which scores the highest record in temperature for this time of the year since 1890 pevailed thruout the region between the Mississippi Valley and the Atlantic coast. Its crest was in Ohio, where the temperature this afternoon ranged from 70 to 74 degrees. South of the Ohio River it was less warm be-cause of heavy rains and showers. Thunder storms also prevailed in Ten-nessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Northwest Georgia. A cold wave which developed in the west is rapidly following the warm wave, and the forecasts say it will reach the Atlantic coast Monday night, but its force will be diminished as it progresses east. Weather officals announce that the fall of the temperatures will approiximate 40 degrees in the region just west of the Mississippi River and north of the Missouri, while it will go lower in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Nebraska and the middle Rocky Mountain region. In the Ohio valley the temperature to - day about equaled all previous records and in a few places exceeded them. In Washington to-day the weather was spring-like, with a maximum tempera-ture of 63 degrees, which, however, is much lower than the January record. In Parkersburg, W.Va., the tempera-ture, 74 degrees, was the highest ever recorded at this season by the weather bureau. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7baa8a9775fb0b77b1ba6836c947430f.pdf 6f3d677309a205d249716a8ba65b8860 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {newspaper clipping?} Srong. No news travels in the Don Valley like news of a bee tree. But it does not travel often in January. In a few minutes the big tree was down. It was a shelf - four inchs of a rim of wood and the rest hollow. When the tree came down it broke near the top, right at the bees' quarters. They came out in thousands. One of the club members with a speedily-ontrived mask made of a bag and wire boldly advanced, and with gloves on his hands filled one of the big pails with the finest pure clover comb honey in a few seconds. As much and more honey was smashed on the ground among the snow and cedar twigs. A length of the trunk a yar long broke off above where the honey was found. This was rolled out, another pailful was taken from it. and as this was being done someone with a camera snapped the incident. A third pail was partly filled. Not less than a hundred pounds of honey was in the tree. It was of the finest quality. The bees were large specimens of the Italian variety. Some people imagine that the bees of the bee trees of the bush are wild bees-on the contrary they are in nearly every case the regular domesticated Italian bee that had swarmed off from some farmer's hives. The disgrace that had come to the club ten days ago by allowing Chris Stong, the coon hunter from the Humber, to despoil a bee tree in their own valley had been repaired once again had these simple folk of the Don Valley over a hundred pounds of honey was taken out of a bee tree in the third week of January, when the temperature was above 60 degrees. and when the river was running a great flood thru the flats. The bee tree touched the flood with its tops when it came down. Among those who assisted in thus fore-stalling Chris Stong in robbing a Don Val-ley bee tree were Archie Bruce. Walter UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/557dc9afca945dbba27b16a7f18543af.pdf 35daab35a443b0a1064af483b2d1c577 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Newspaper Clipping} Jan 21 1906 {Written in the top right corner} == Weather Like Sunday's Comes Once in 30 Years == === Caterpillars and Canoes Brought Out by a 56 Above Sun - Spring Mildness All Thru Middle and Eastern States - Cold Snap Due To - night. === Something went wrong at the weath-er works yesterday. Instead of the snow and the cold which it had been intended to bring along to end the con-tinued January thaw, there came forth a day that the merry month of May need not have been ashamed of. It wasn't in Toronto alone, either, as re-ports show. In the Middle Western and Eastern States the spring feeling was everywhere, and the mercury ran up in the 70's. It was, however, very cold in the Northwest provinces and in the Yukon. The developement of a depression over the Gulf of Mexico, which is moving toward lake re-gion, kept the weather very mild from the lake region to the maritime pro-vinces, accompanied by a few showers. Minimum and maximum tempera-tures recorded at the observatory are: Dawson, 64 below - 60 below; Atlin, 48 below - 36 below; Victoria, 28 - 44; Cal - gary, 32 below - 10 below; Battleford, 38 below - 24 below; Qu'Appelle, 24 below - 14 below; Winnipeg, 10 below - 4 below; Port Arthur, 10 - 20; Toronto, 40 - 56; Ot-tawa, 24 - 48; Montreal, 36 - 44; Quebec, 18 - 36; Halifax, 10 - 44. And while Toronto is billed to shiv-er and stamp its feet tonight or to-morrow, around the city yesterday some of the unusual sights of a Janu-ary 21 were: Canoeing on the bay, Yachting on the lake, Ice boating on Ashbridge's Bay, Caterpillars, Bees, Crowds of promenaders on the beaches to east and west of the city. Hyacinths and rosebuds showing themselves. === Where Extremes Meet. === At the foot of Woodbine avenue, to the south, on the placid bosom of old Ontario, many sailing and steam craft were visible, filled by genial young folks, attired in light costume. In Ashbridge's bay, just north of Coats-worth's Cut, iceboats flitted hither and thither on the icebound surface. On the Woodbine track a dog had hard work to negotiate the muddy strech, while, on the high verandahs facing Woodbine Park, in a temperature of 56 degrees, gentlemen in the bosom of their families smoked their fragrant Havanas to the accompaniment of humming mosquitoes, basking in the sunshine. To the rear of the houses hollyhocks were commencing to Lud again. A score of boats containing ladies and gentlemen sailed from the Humber across to Sunnyside. They partook of ice cream and spent several hours on the beach. Hundreds of people crowd-ed the sidewalks and scores were sit-ting around on the sand. The Hum-ber was fairly alive with boats. On the bay canoeing was a novel January recreation, and Toronto Canoe Club members who enjoyed the sport included: Frank Woodley, H E Saun-ders, Gray Howitt, George Spencer, Hugh Rose, Bert Giles, Arthur Et-well, C McHardy, D Nasmith, Bill Gowland and A Cadieux. The first two from the club to sail a canoe in 1906 were Gray Howitt and H. E. Saunders. === Some Curiosities === A gentleman brought in to The World UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b3c412589c6ab0ffbc20dd2da5b9ffdc.pdf 4e1044bd26ee5002056b8cb66b4fe465 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. morrow, around the city yesterday some of the unusual sights of a Janu-ary 21 were: Canoeing on the bay, Yachting on the lake, Ice boating on Ashbridge's Bay, Caterpillars, Bees, Crowds of promenaders on the beaches to east and west of the city. Hyacinths and rosebuds showing themselves. === Where Extremes Meet. === At the foot of Woodbine-avenue, to the south, on the placid bosom of old Ontario, many sailing and steam craft were visible, filled by genial young folks, attired in light costume. In Ashbridge's bay, just north of Coats-worth's Cut, iceboats flitted hither and thither on the ice-bound surface. On the Woodbine track a dog had hard work to negotiate the muddy stretch, while, on the high verandahs facing Woodbine Park, in a temperature of 56 degrees, gentlemen in the bosoin of their families smoked their fragrant Havanas to the accompaniment of humming mosquitoes, basking in the sunshine. To the rear of the houses hollyhocks were commencing to Lud again. A score of boats containing ladies and gentlemen sailed from Humber across to Sunnyside. They partook of ice cream and spent several hours on the beach. Hundreds of people crowd-ed the sidewalks, and scores were sit-ting around on the sand. The Hum-ber was fairly alive with beats. On the bay canoeing was a novel January recreation, and Toronto Canoe Club members who enjoyed the sport included: Frank Woodley, H E Saun-ders, Gray Howitt, George Spencer, Hugh Rose, Bert Gilles, Arthur Et-well, C McHardy, D Nasmith, Bill Gowland and A Cadieux. The first two from the club to sail a canoe in 1900 were Gray Howitt and H. E. Saunders. === Some Curiosities. === A gentleman brought in to The World office a lively full-grown caterpillar, one of several which he saw on McGill- street and on Howland-avenue. Another said he had heard and seen bees in the northwest section of the city. Another heard of a sparrow's nest with eggs being found. Detective Sergeant Duncan, removing straw from his rose bushes, found some budding. A Parkdale resident said he had hya-cinths "so high" (about an inch) above the ground. But no one had seen a robin. The rinks have suffered this season. Up to Saturday. The Granite had been open only ten times this season and re-ceipts are $7000 behind last year; and other rinks have similar hard luck tales. There has been only one-quarter the curling and a fraction of the usual hockey. The toboggan slide at High Park, for which such elaborate prepa-ration was made, has had no usage. For winter records have been badly broken this season in the city, and yes-terday was only a climax which to-day may seem as tho a dream. The temperature Sunday went up to 56 degrees above zero, the mildest it has been in the month of January since 1876, when 57.5 degrees was registered. In 1874 the thermometer went to exact-ly the same, but that was the first time on record since 1840. === Zero Coming. === The "warn wave" should pass the lakes abotu 6 o'clock this evening, and by morning the cold wave, which is gradually coming down from the west, should strike Toronto, and in all prob-ability it will be excessively cold by the middle of the week. The cold wave from the northwest was due here some === Continued on Page 2. === UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b8967c7beec67b3c388df875a9375b3c.pdf 3d00c0578035c9ab89de76aa0a3f31e2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Newspaper Clipping} 29C. or #9C. We Can't sell honest wearing Boys' Suits for $1.98 or $2.98 in the regular way. We Can't put our name behind any article that isn't strictly up to the make in every respect On the other hand === There are Some Things We Can Do === We can sell you the best Boys' Tweed Knickers in town, sizes 22 to 27, for 50C. a pair; 29 to 33 sizes for 75C. and the best serges and worsteds from 75C. to $1.50. We can sell you Boys' Tweed Suits at from $3.50 up to $12.00 and place our guarantee behind every suit, and give you almost any style of suit you can think of- We can do anything that a legitimate clothing house should do, and some things that our competitors can't attempt because we are backed by the best wholesale house in Canada - the W. E. Sanford Mf'g. Co. of Hamilton- === Come on in. === == OAK HALL == === CLOTHIERS === Right opp. the Chimes. King St. East. J. COOMBES, Manager. == UNIONISTS GAIN TWO == === Continued From Page 1. === seats and with the promise of further gains it is not at all improbable that labor will have a representation of fifty members in the new parliament. This undoubtedly would have a tremendous effect on future legislation in England as the Laborites are almost certain to get the support of the home rulers in any reasonable measure introduced by them. One of the most prominent politicians in England said to the Associated Press to-day: === New View === "It is useless to minimize the present revolution and we might as well begin to take a new view of the situation. In my opinion, a parliament sitting at Dublin may be looked for within the next two years. Assuredly, John Redmond, leader of the Nationalist party, and Prime Minister Campbell Bannerman have reached a working agreement and it is inconceivable with Mr. Redmond would be content with anything less than an Irish parliament. I have no idea that such a parliament would mean seperation, and have good reasons to believe that a plan is nwo under consideration by which religious question can be eliminated from the deliberations of such a parliament, which would act under the imperial parliament and at least try the experiement of administering Irish affairs under {Second Column} === What Strict Enforcement of Law Brings About - Sherring - Kerr Trip Off. === Hamiltion, Jan. 21. - (Special) - Since the hotel men put the lid on so tight there has been considerable increase in the sale of liquor in UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8c483de6cf89d0bd0f252beb8f2ff754.pdf e38dfaa774a55cef8cdc4c929243eaa3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == UNIONISTS GAIN TWO. == === Continued From Page 1. === seats and with the promise of further gains it is not at all improbable that labor will have a representation of fifty members in the new parliament. This undoubtedly would have a tre-mendous effect on future legislation in England as the Laborites are almost certain to get the support of the home rulers in any reasonable measure in-troduced by them. One of the most prominent politicians in England said to the Associated Press to-day: === New View. === "It is useless to minimize the pre-sent revolution and we might as well begin to take a new view of the situ-ation. In my opinion, a parliament sitting at Dublin may be looked for within the next two years. Assured-ly, John Redmond, leader of the Na-tionalist party, and Prime Minister Campbell-Bannerman have reached a working agreement and it is incon-ceivable that Mr. Redmond would be content with anything less than an Irish parliament. I have no idea that such a parliament would mean sep-eration, and have good reasons to be-lieve that a plan is now under con-sideration by which the religious ques-tion can be eliminated from the delib-erations of such a parliament, which would act under the imperial parlia-ment and at least try the experiment of administering Irish affairs under the conditions which have changed in the last century." The election may be over before the end of next week, the last con-test being set for January 26. Put, so far as the Liberal government is concerned its life can now be mea-sured, not, as was predicted prior to the elections, by months or a few years, but by the limitations of the septennial act. === GUTHRIE'S BUSY DAY. === === Arrested the Man Supposed to Have Stolen Chief Villiers' Ducks. === When District Fire Chief Villiers of Berkeley - street fire station was hunting ducks in Frenchman's Bay last Octo-ber, his rubber coat, boots and 20 "de-coys" were stolen. Yesterday Detective Guthrie visited a boathouse at the Don and arrested John Raines, 8 Percy-street, as the party supposed to have done the stealing. With Raines in the boathouse was John Barry, whom Guthrie was looking for on the charge of stealing thriteen chickens and a duck from Thomas Storey, 13 Water - street. He took him in also. Guthrie also arrested Castro Youen, 23 Eastern - avenue, whom he found with a quantity of brass supposed to have been stolen from a railroad car at the foot of George - street. === Small Boy Arrested === For some time James Millen, boots and shoes, 580 College - street, has been annoyed by a number petty thefts committed by a gang of boys. Last night George McGraw, age 13, was arrested as being one of the crowd. === His Foot Crushed === James Bunyan, 43 Simcoe - street, while working in the G. T. R. round- <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>house in Canada - the W. E. Sanford Mf'g. Co. of Hamilton- === Come on in. === == OAK HALL == === CLOTHIERS === Right opp. the Chimes. King St. East. J. COOMBES, Manager.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d73cbd22d585f735fa05b9c22f8e238.pdf 6fd3d41df0869294fe1fcedd9116031f https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1d80a56295fe13b7a7b7b41ce49ed830.pdf 345631dbd3ce7fe028d62f65a831c45b https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a5388b57a67694d507814cebb94df229.pdf 806cd2c8e8a389f7a9ec549f106d5efc https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/66d317aa7c4edbed2144c7807c7c327d.pdf ae14b6eb08e1ad73cdcb17cf2c1861c1 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d62c531c38b7eb9545057be9d94da480.pdf ccaf82e849ffe453dc675d9609440281 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tues Dec <s>12</s> 11 Fine but very frosty. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1954 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, York County, Vaughan Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">Diary 1906 {A corner page border} SCOTCH GREY {A corner page border of a thin conifer} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1906 Mon Jan 1. New Years Day. Fine and moderately cold. Fathers family also Willies here to spend the day. Vote on local option carried. Tue Jan 2. Fine day. The girls and I at Miss Pages for tea. Uncle in Toronto in the afternoon. Wed Jan 3. Rained and sleeted, trees covered. Uncle at the mill. Thur Jan 4. Fine but a little colder and windy. Auntie at W.A. Uncle in Toronto. Fri Jan 5. Fine with exception of a little snow flurry. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Miss Sharpes funeral. Aunt Nellie called to see Mrs White. We all went to Willies to dinner in the evening. Sat Jan 6. A little colder. Aunt Mattie went to help Mrs Gibson to entertain the S.S. children. I went to skate in the evening. Sun Jan 7. Fine but quite cold. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I out at Mr {name?} to spend the day. Mon Jan 8. Fathers started thrashing. Very cold but fine and bright. Mick came out. Tue Jan 9. Fine day but cold. Machine moved over at night. Wed Jan 10. Fine and milder, finished thrashing. Auntie got a thistle ^or {?} in her finger. Over at fathers for a little while in the evening. Mr Edey died. Thurs Jan 11. Fine and very mild. Fathers found the pig dead in the stack. The girls here for tea. Fri Jan 12. Fine and very, very mild. Uncle & Aunt Mattie called on Miss Rodeys. Annie and Clara Teasdale? here for tea. Frank in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sat, Jan 13. Fine day. Uncle at Mr. Edey's Funeral. I went to skate. Sun, Jan 14. Raining a little, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at morning Church. I went to Fisherville. had tea at Mr McDonald. and went to convent in the evening but the minister did not come. Mon Jan 15. Fine but dull and mild. Mr and Mrs Watson also father and mother here to spend the day. Tue Jan 16. Raining and sleeting. very mild. Uncle in Toronto in the afternoon. Wed Jan 17. Fine day, freezing a little. Aunt Mattie, The girls and I at the Toney- Alexander meeting. Thurs Jan 18. Cames snow last night. Cutters out today- about four inches of snow, very soft. Miss Pages called. Fri Jan 19. Fine and quite mild. not very good slegihing. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Gallaway. I called on Mrs. Nelson Smellie. Sat Jan 20. Very mild came a little shower. Aunt Mattir at father for tea, very wet and slushy. Sun Jan 21. Very mild about 6.6 degress above zero. Extremely warm for January. occasional heavy showers. waters very high. We were at father for tea. Mon Jan 22. Fine and very warm, showery in the evening, Aunties in Toronto, fathers family here for tea. we had Oyster. The lettuce also tulips sprouted in the garden. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Tues Jan 23. Showery, a little colder, but no frost, I took our first fresh egg. over for father. He went to Dr Johns. Wed Jan 24. Fine day, frozen quite clean at night. Aunt Mattie and Uncle up at {William?} in the evening. Our people at Thornhill. Thursday Jan 25. Fine and quite cold, bright and sunny. <s>Uncle and</s> Mr Gibson called in the afternoon, all day and no ice. Fri Jan 26. Fine bright day. Aunt Mattie called over to our father. The girls here in the evening. Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at Mr Gibsons to spend evening. Sat Jan 27. Fine and very mild, like a many day. roads day in some places. I was at fathers for a short time in the morning. We girls went to Skate on the little pond in the evening. Mr Botham here. Sun Jan 28. Fine and moderattly warm. Aunt Mattie walked out to Church. I went to Fisherville. Mon Jan 29. Fine day but cold East wind, Mr Botham left. Mr and Mrs Jackes, Mr and Mrs Gibson, Mrs Little here for tea. Tue Jan 30. Fine and quite warm, Mrs Coharlton and the children called, Aunties called on Mrs Johnes and Miss Eedeys. Uncle and I at a party at Henry Fishers. Wed Jan 31. Fine and mild, Mary and the children, down to spend the day. I went to Prayer meeting. {?} day Thurs Feb 1. Blustery and cold, Aunties at W. A. meeting. Uncle drove them and went for them. Joe Mr Gintyre called in at night, (came in to wach for the first {?} minutes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Fri Feb 2. Fine but extremely cold, (18 bellow zero.) Uncle in Toronto in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie at father for tea. Sat Feb 3. A little stormy in the afternoon. I called over at father. Sun Feb 4. Fine and moderatley cold, a little snow on the ground. We all had dinner at father. Mother had her Plumb. Pudding. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mrs Gallam... for tea. I went to church with the girls on the evening. Mon Feb 5. Fine but very, very cold, (12 bellow zero) Aunt Mattie called over at Father. Tues Feb 6. Fine but extremely cold. (19 1/2 below zero.) I was at Mr Trasdales for tea Wed Feb 7. Fine and moderately cold. Susie Gallanough here to tea, very bright and sunny. Thurs Feb 8. Fine day and bright and sunny, Aunt Mattie and I went up to Willies in the evening. Uncle at Thornhill. Fri Feb 9, fine day quite mild, Uncle in Toronto at Horal Show. aunt Mattie called at Mr. White Collecting, Mick had the team. Sat Feb 10. A little flustery and quite cold. I went down to the pond but no skating, Liggie here for tea, Auntie in The vae. Sun Feb 11. Fine and bright, and moderately cold, Lizzie, Annie father and Mother here for tea. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at Church, I went to Fisherville. Mon Feb 12. Beautiful day and mild, Aunt Nellie in Toronto, We went to skate on the turtle pond. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Tues Feb 13. Fine and very mild, quite muddy. Louis Mr Murtry and Susie Gallnough here for tea. Wed Feb 14. A little blustry, and very cold Valentine Social, we all went also. Auntie and Lizzie. Thirs Feb 15. Fine but very cold, we were at home all day. Fri Feb 16. Fine day, a little milder, Aunt Mattie at Father for tea. Uncle at Netwon Brook in the evening. Sat Feb 17. Fine and very mild, bright & sunny, Uncle in Toronto, Aunt Mattie at Thornhill Collecting, I was at Mr Jeasdales, slating in the afternoon and evening. Sun Feb 18. Fine and very mild bright and sunny. Then came a little wet snow in the evening, and afternoon. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Hy. {place?} to tea. The girls came here and had tea, with Aunt Mattie. Mon Feb 19. Fine and very mild, The road very muddy. Tues Feb 20. Fine bright day, but very mild, Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto. Wed Feb 21. Fine and mild, roads frightfully muddy. Uncel and Aunt Mattie at Mrs Littles' Party. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs Feb 22. Fine and colder, roads {?} dry. We all had tea at Willis it being their Seventh Anniversary. We brought Charlie home with us. Fri Feb 23. Fine and mild again. Uncle and Aunt Mattie also Father and Mother at Mary Watsons' for tea, they took Charlie with them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sat Feb 24. Fine but very bad roads. Uncle over at Father in the afternoon. Sun Feb 25. Rained a little, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at Church. We were all at Father for tea. We girls intended to go to Thornhill to Miss Bones in the afternoon, but roads too bad. Mon Feb 26. Colder. I took Charlie home in the afternoon. Aunt Mattie and I were at Father in the afternoon. Tues Feb 27. Fine and very cold, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at Mrs Jackson for tea. The girls here in the evening. Wed Feb 28. Fine but cold. Ash Wednesday. Uncle went to Mr Davies Sale. Aunt Mattie went to Aunt Lizzie. Thurs<s> Feb 29</s>. Mar 1. Fine and Moderately cold, Aunt Nellie at W.A. Meeting. Lizzie here for tea. Fri Mar 2. Very cold East wind. We went to a Party at Mr Buchanan. sleeting terribly as we came home. Sat Mar 3. Very cold and sleeting all day, trees all iced, over, Sun Mar 4. Coming little flusters of snow, very bad walking. Uncle Aunt Mattie at Church. I went to Fisherville. Mr Baker preached. Mon Mar 5. Fine and moderately warm. Uncle weking in the farm yard, thawing a little. Tue Mar 6. Fine day, we were at home all day. Wed Mar 7. Fine and very mild, roads very muddy, Aunt Mattie came home on the. 4. Car. I went over to Church, but there was no meeting. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Thurs Mar 8. Fine day but roads very muddy. Fri Mar 9. Coming a few snow flurries, very mild and muddy. Sat Mar 10. Fine day and colder, very bright, Father and Mother here for tea. i went to skate in the evening. Marjorie <s>here</s> went to Church, I went to Fisherville, Willis all here for dinner and left before tea. Marjorie stayed. Mon Mar 12. Fine but cold, and hard frozen. Uncle at Mr Lanes Sale. Tue Mar 13. Fine and cold, Lizzie here for tea, Aunties took Marjorie home. Wed Mar 14. Fine and moderately cold, a little squawl of snow in the afternoon. I went to Prayer Meeting. Uncle helping W. to put hay. Thurs Mar 15. Fine and cold, Aunties at an extra W. A. Meeting in the afternoon. roads good. Fri Mar 16. Fine with the exception of a little squawl of snow. Uncle over helping Willie with hay. Aunt Mattie and I down to ask for Mrs Bowes in the evening, but did not find her at home. Sat Mar 17. Fine but very cold and squawly. I walked up to Willies in the afternoon. Uncle at Thornhill in the evening. Aunt Mattie and I at Father in the eve. Sun Mar 18. Fine day but cold. roads {?} and a little dusty. I went to Fisherville, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at evening Church. Mon Mar 19. A very stormy day. East wind, Uncle in Toronto in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Tues Mar 20. Fine but cold, quite a evening of snow but not good sleighing a few odd cutters out; Willie here helping Uncle, Charlie and Mr Teasdale here in the evening. Wed Mar 21. Blustery and cold, Willie here working, Mary and the children here all day, Uncle took them home in the sleight. Thurs mar 22. Blustery and moderately cold, I went over to Father for tea. The girls came over here in the evening. Fri Mar 23. Fine day but cold, I went to Toronto, I called at Aunt Nancy's and Aunt Kates. Aunt Lizzie and Mimmie appelle. Came up to Father. Sat Mar 24. Fine day and cold. Uncle, and Aunt Nellue iver at father. Then the Company came over here. Sun Mar 25. Fine and much milder. Ammie and Lizzie here to spend the day. Father is very poorly. (roads slippy. Mon Mar 26. Fine and mild, roads muddy. Uncle and I took Aunt Lizzie and Mimmie to the Station. Tues Mar 27. Raining and thawing, roads muddy. Aunt Mattie over at father in the afternoon. Wed mar 28. Fine and mild, Uncle in Toronto in the afternoon. I went to Prayer Metting in the evening. Thurs Mar 24. Fine and very mild, Uncle over at Father. Fri Mar 30. Fine day, roads muddy, George Fishers Sale. The girls here in the evening. Sat Mar 31. Fine abut very cold and windy- Uncle and Willie up at Richmond Hill in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sun Apr 1. Fine day and windy, roads are quite dry. good walking. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Church. I went to Fisherville. Mon Apr 2. Fine and warm, Aunties in Toronto, Annie and Clara Teadale here for tea. Tue Apr 3. Fine and quite warm, we cleaned the mans room and chamber. Wed Apr 4. Rained a little in the afternoon. We cleaned the Cellar in the morning. Aunt Nellie went to Toronto to The Dentist. I went to Prayer Metting. Thirs Apr 5. A little colder, Aunties at W. A. at Mrs Gibsons. Came quite a fall of wet snow in the evening. Fri Apr 6. Fine day, a little muddy. Father and Mother here for tea, fathers last time here, the former very {?}. Dug horse radish but frost out. Sat Apr 7. Coming little fluries of snow, very muddy. Sun Apr 8. Fine and bright, moderately cold, Dr Campbell also Willie called in the morning- Aunt Mattie over at Father, I went to Fisherville. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at evening church. Mon Apr 9. Rained heavily all day. Uncle called at Father in the afternoon. Tues Apr 10. Fine but dull, Aunt Nellie at father in the evening. Wed Apr 11. Rained a little, there gradaully clearing. Thurs Apr 12. Fine warm day. Aunt Nellie in Toronto. We have frogs out. Good Friday. The children here. Cleaned spare room upstairs. Fri Apr 3. Fine but a little cold. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Church. Good Friday. I was at Father for tea and went to Station with Edith Mayer. Ella Keron here in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sat Apr 14. Rained in the afternoon. We cleaned and finished the upstairs. Uncle doing the chores for Father as Willie is in Toronto. Frozen out again tonight. Sun Apr 15. Fine day but a little colder. Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at morning church. Aunt Mattie at Father in the afternoon. I went to Coucord Church in the evening. Frank Bowes preached. Mon Apr 16. Fine and quite warm, Uncle at Vestry Meeting. I called over to see Father. We cleaned back Kitchen. Tues Apr 17. Fine and warm. We cleaned parlor and spares room. Uncle at Mr Lynetts Funeral. Aunties went up to see Miss Phillipe in the evenong. Wed Apr 18. Fine and warm. We did some gardening, and Mr. Johns called. Washed some bed-clothes. Mick started work. Thurs Apr 19. Fine and very warm. Aunties at an extra W. A. Cotton underwest on. Cousin {Mercy?} and Willie called, Started seeding. Fri Apr 20. Fine and warm. Aunties and I walked out to Thornhill and called to see Mr Normane here. Lizzie here in the evening. Sat Apr 21. Cooler, it came a little shower. I went over to see Father. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went up to Rich mond Hill for the clock. Aunties cleaned windows and wood work for the kitchen. Sun Apr 22. Fine day, Uncle Aunt Nellie and I at Church. I went to Fisherville, Uncle at Father for tea. The girls over here in the evening, quite cold. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Mon Apr 23. Cold and windy. Ice last night. Uncle in Toronto. Aunt Mattie and I brought sewing machine home from Thornhill, Aunt Mattie at Father for tea. Tue Apr 24. Fine and a little milder; Aunt Mattie went to Toronto Son Noon car. Wed Apr 25. Fine day. moderately warm, Uncle went to Toronto, Aunt Mattie and I drove him out and got ginger ale. I went over to Prayer Meeting. Thurs apr 26. Fine day, we were at home. Fri Apr 27. Fine day and moderately warm. Sat Apr 28. Fine day, Kerbest Smellie here for tea. also Annie Cooper. Sun Apr 29. Fine and warmer, a few shoers early in the morning. Willie and Henry Bower here for a little while in the morning. Then Uncle went to Father. I went to Fisherville- Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at evening Church. Mon Apr 30. Fine and moderately warm. Aunt Nellie walked down to see Miss Johnson in the afternoon. Tue May 1. Fine day. Marjorie started School, Lizzie here for dinner. I went down to Mr. Teasdale in the evening. Wed May 2. Rained at intervals quiet heavy Thunders. Aunt Nellie down at W. A. Meeting in Toronto. Thurs May 3. Fine day and a little colder. Men finished all but peas. Fri May 4. Fine day and warm. Aunt Mattie and Ammie in Toronto. I was at Father for tea. Sat May 5. Fine day and moderately warm, Uncle helping Willie to finish seeding. Aunt Nellie at father. J. Fars, came. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sun May 6. Fine but cold, J. Fars here. I went to see Father in the morning. To Fisherville in the afternoon. at Father in the evenong. Mon May 7. Fine but cold, a few flates of snow, Mrs Mr Elroy and Annie here. Miss Crass brought Alice. Mr Gibson called. Father got relief. Tue May 8. Fine until afternoon it came cold rain, in the afternoon, Ice this morning. Wed May 9. Fine but cold. AUnt Mattie in Toronto. I went to Meeting. Aunt Nellie and Alice at father for tea. Cut lawn first time. Thurs May 10. Cold and ice again this morning. Fri May 11. Fine day and moderately warm. Father took a very weak spell in the evening. Aunt Mattie remained there. Sat May 12. Fine day, very very hot wind. Mr Danby's raising. Sun May 13. Showery most of the day. Uncle Aunt Nellie and Alice at Church, I was at Father for tea. Uncle there last night. Mon May 14. Fine day and a little warmer, Aunt Lizzie out. Mick at home ploughing his garden, Uncle in Toronto. Tue May 15. Fine and warm, Alice went home. I went to see Lucy Bower in the evening. Wed May 16. Fine morning but exteremly warm. We took out coal Range out at noon, then came a Thunder slow but very little rain here. Uncle cut his finger. Thurs May 17. <s>Fine</s> Came another Thunder storm. very very hot. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Fri May 18. Rained again to day, still extrmely warm, trees all out and a little blossom. Sat May 19. Colder, fine day, Aunt Mattie home in the afternoon. Sun May 20. Very cold, I was at Father in the afternoon. Willie Mary and the children here for tea. Mon May 21. Fine but cold, heavy frost last night and Ice. Tue May 22. Fine and moderately warm. p Wed May 23. Fine morning then came a Thunder storm in the afternoon. I put Gladiolias out and Dahlias. Thurs May 24. Victoria Day. very hot and suttry. Frances Movse came to spend the day. Lizzie here, she and & went a poece with Frances and called at Miss Phillipe for Rhutart, thunders shower in the evening. Fri May 25. Rained heavily and thunder and lighting in the afternoon, very, very warm, Aunt Mattie home for a while. Sat May 26. Came a thunder shower in the afternoon. Then turned very cold at night. Sun May 27. Very cool. We had lettuce for the first time. Father very, very poorly, I stayed all night. Mon May 28. Came a little shower, then cloud, and cold. Tue May 29. Fine day and bright. Father very low. Wed May 30. Fine and moderately warm. Put our tomatoe plants in. Thur May 31. Fine day and a little warmer, Aunt Kate here. Fri June 1. Fine and moderately warm, has been lovely weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{Blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{Blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sat June 2. Fine and bright; Uncle in Toronto, Aunt Nancy out to see Father. Sun June 3. Fine and warmer, over at Father in the afternoon. Mon June 4. Fine and moderately warm. Tue June 5. Fine but very, very, sultry, men in barn yard. Wed June 6. Very warm, day of {Luthern?}. 100 Anniversary, (Mr {Teorious?}) Thurs June 7. Pretty warm and suttry came rain at night. Fri June 8. Very warm and a terrific storm at night. Very sharp lightning. Sat June 9. Little warm a little shower at night. Sun June 10. Rained and hailed heavily at noon. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Church. I spent the afternoon at Fathers. He is very poorly. Mon June 11. Fine and cool, Aunt Lizzie out. We were all called over as Father is very low. Tue June 12. Fine day. Father much as he was yesterday, he knew me last {one?}. Wed June 13. Fine and cool, we were over at Father. He is very low. Thurs June 14. Fine day, quite cool. Father could not speak to us. And at a quarter to ten he passed away. (60 years). Fri June 15. Rained a little and very suttry. Sat June 16. Rained a little. John Cook and Jennie Green here. Sun June 17. Rained a little most of the day. I and Mimmie Appelle arrived. Mon June 18. Raining and misting, then cleared about ten O'clock, Fathers funeral was at 2. O'clock. about 57 {Cmoey anees?}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Tue June 19 Rained a little, Aunt Mattie came home. Uncle and Willie up at Richmond hill in the evening. Wed June 20 Came a heavy rain in the evening. Thur June 21. Fine and moderately warm. We all went to Toronto. (mourning hat $5.). Dress $1. yd. it came a little shower after we got home. Fri June 22. Rained a little. Uncle in Toronto, got our parcels home. Sat June 23. Came a shower in the afternoon, too wet for S. S. Pic.nic. Sun June 24. Rained a little in the afternoon. Ma and the girls also Willies family here for to spend the day. Henry and Lucy Bowes and Arthur here for tea. Mon June 25. Fine day warm, Uncle and I at Thornhill in the evening {written in margin} Mr and Mrs Gibson called. Queens Hotel burned last night. over at Mothers dying our dresses. Concord S.S. Pic nic at Maple. Tue. June 26. Fine day, very warm. Uncle and Aunt Nellie out at the grave yard in evening. Wed June 27. Fine with exception of a little shower. I called in at Mrs. Clarkes with {Jeania?} plants. Thur June 28. Very warm and it came a little shower. Mrs. Teasdale and Charlie here in the evening. Fri June 29. Rained a little in the evening, very sultry. I went in to see the McDonald twins. Sat June 30. Sultry and a little showery. Day of our S.S. Pic nic to Aunt M. home first {illegible} Bond Lake. I was in to the Mrs. Clarkes separator. Sun July 1. Dull and moderately warm, came a little sprinkle in the evening. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at church, first I have been to church for two months, the girls & A. Mason here in the eve. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Mothers. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Mon July 2nd. Fine day and moderately warm. Mick not here. Tue July 3rd. Rained a little in the afternoon and continued very damp. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at Mr Teasdales. Wed July 4. Fine day, and moderately warm. Uncle brought Mr Watson and Mary out for tea also Lizzie Cooper here. Aunties went to see the twins. Thur July 5. Fine and very cool, we had the Bower boys over to play Croquet in the evening. Fri July 6. Fine and still cool. Aunties in Toronto. Uncle and I down at Mr Johnsons in the evening. Sat July 7. Warmer a little rain in the afternoon. I was in at Mothers in the morning. Sun July 8. Rained and thundered in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Reive here to spend the day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went over to Mothers in the evening. Mon July 9. Very hot and sultry then a very heavy thunder storm in the afternoon. Uncle and Mick at Mr Ludfords funeral. Uncle in Toronto in the morning. Took Armie and Lizzie out to grave yard in eve {written in between lines} Tue July 10. Rained heavily in the morning and then it cleared and turned cooler towards evening. W.Cook out. Wed July 11. Fine and cool, Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto, we spent the afternoon with Alice and came home on the eight O'clock car. P.Johnson at Mothers. Thur uly 12. Fine and cool. I went over to Mothers in afternoon. Aunt Nellie picking berries and they both went in eve. Uncle and I at Thornhill in eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Fri July 13 - Fine day warmer. <s>Aunt Nellie picking berries in the</s> Aunt Mattie and I at Mothers in the afternoon. Sat July 14 - Fine but very warm. Uncle at Richmond Hill. and I went up to Mary Chapmans. Aunt Nellie picking berries in the evening, she and Uncle took some up to the children. Aunt Mattie and I called in Mrs Clark. Sun July 15 - Fine but very sultry. I went to Fisherville, Mother Mary Willie and children here for tea. brought four little ducks. Mr and Mrs Langstaff called. Mon July 16 - Aunt Nellie and I picking berries. Uncle in Toronto he got a man. Tue July 17 - Fine and moderately warm. i went over to Mothers to have my dress made. Wed July 18 - Fine day and cool. Uncle took the man away and brought another one. Thur July 19 - Warmer again. Aunt Nellie went to Toronto. Aunt Mattie and I picking berries in the afternoon. then went over ot Mothers in the evening. Fri July 20 - Very, very warm. Lizzie here for tea, cae a thunder storm in the evening. Sat Jul 21 - Fine but very warm. Uncle took the man to the early car. Uncle took us for a little drive in the evening. Sun July 22 - Very, very, warm. Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at church and over at Mothers for tea. Came heavy thunder and lightning but little rain at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Mon July 23 - Fine and cool, Annie and I picking berries. little Charlie here. we called over at Mothers in the evening and at Mrs Clarkes. Tue July 24 - Fine and very cool. Aunt Nellie came home. Wed July 25 - Fine and moderately cool, aunt Nellie and I went picking berries. Thur July 26 - Fine and moderately warm. aunt Nellie at home Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto. Fri July 27 - Fine day warm. our men haying alone. Sat July 21 - Very warm. Mrs Teasdale and annie here for tea. Sun July 29 - Warm, Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at church. I went to Fishervilee it came a tremenduous thunder and rain storm, but I did not get wet. Willies and the girls up at Richmond Hill. Mon July 30 - Fine day. and moderately warm. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs Pooles; The former weighs 124. Tue July 31 - fine day, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and i at Thornhill in the evening. {'Mrs Poole and Mrs Smurtwatf called' written in space above text} Wed Aug 1 - fine day. willie and men here finishing hay. Thur Aug 2 - Got the binder out. then over helping Willie. finish haying. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Richmond Hill in the evening. Fri Aug 3 - Rained a little, men cutting barley. Annie here in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sat Aug 4 - Fine and very, very warn. Aunt Nellie away picking a few berries. Sun Aug 5 - Fine but extremely warm. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning church. Mr Lockart and Lizzie here in the evening. Aunt Mattie and I at evening ch-. Mon Aug 6 - Fine day a little cooler. Civic Holiday. Maud Troyer and Miss Holland here for tea. We girls went for a drive around the block. Tue Aug 7 - Fine day with exception of little shower. Wed Aug 8 - Our men helping to haul in Willies barley. We quilted a comforter. Lizzie here in the evening. Thur Aug 9 - Fine they finished Willies and came here at noon. Rained a little at night. Fri Aug 10 - Fine but men find it too wet to cut untill late in the afternoon. Very warm. Sat Aug 11 - Fine and extremely warm. men cutting oats. Sun Aug 12 - Fine day very cool. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at church. Uncle and I walked to Fisherville. Mother and the girls here for tea. Mon Aug 13 - Men here finished our Barley. Aunt Mattie went to help Alice to more. Tue Aug 14 - Fine and warmer. a man came at noon. Auntie and I over at Mothers in the evening. Wed Aug 15 - Fine day and moderately warm. David Smellie wife and little girl here also Mother. We had our first chickens. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{Newspaper Clipping} <h2>WEATHER LIKE SUNDAY'S.</h2> <h3>Continued From Page 1.</h3> days ago, but owing to a storm west of the lakes, which is now breaking, has been retarded to a great extent. A perfect blizzard of snow was fall-ing on Lake Michigan last night. <h3>ACROSS THE LINE.</h3> Washington, D.C., Jan. 21. - A warm wave which scores the highest record in temperature for this time of the year since 1890 pevailed thruout the region between the Mississippi Valley and the Atlantic coast. Its crest was in Ohio, where the temperature this afternoon ranged from 70 to 74 degrees. South of the Ohio River it was less warm be-cause of heavy rains and showers. Thunder storms also prevailed in Ten-nessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Northwest Georgia. A cold wave which developed in the west is rapidly following the warm wave, and the forecasts say it will reach the Atlantic coast Monday night, but its force will be diminished as it progresses east. Weather officals announce that the fall of the temperatures will approiximate 40 degrees in the region just west of the Mississippi River and north of the Missouri, while it will go lower in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Nebraska and the middle Rocky Mountain region. In the Ohio valley the temperature to - day about equaled all previous records and in a few places exceeded them. In Washington to-day the weather was spring-like, with a maximum tempera-ture of 63 degrees, which, however, is much lower than the January record. In Parkersburg, W.Va., the tempera-ture, 74 degrees, was the highest ever recorded at this season by the weather bureau. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{newspaper clipping?} Srong. No news travels in the Don Valley like news of a bee tree. But it does not travel often in January. In a few minutes the big tree was down. It was a shelf - four inchs of a rim of wood and the rest hollow. When the tree came down it broke near the top, right at the bees' quarters. They came out in thousands. One of the club members with a speedily-ontrived mask made of a bag and wire boldly advanced, and with gloves on his hands filled one of the big pails with the finest pure clover comb honey in a few seconds. As much and more honey was smashed on the ground among the snow and cedar twigs. A length of the trunk a yar long broke off above where the honey was found. This was rolled out, another pailful was taken from it. and as this was being done someone with a camera snapped the incident. A third pail was partly filled. Not less than a hundred pounds of honey was in the tree. It was of the finest quality. The bees were large specimens of the Italian variety. Some people imagine that the bees of the bee trees of the bush are wild bees-on the contrary they are in nearly every case the regular domesticated Italian bee that had swarmed off from some farmer's hives. The disgrace that had come to the club ten days ago by allowing Chris Stong, the coon hunter from the Humber, to despoil a bee tree in their own valley had been repaired once again had these simple folk of the Don Valley over a hundred pounds of honey was taken out of a bee tree in the third week of January, when the temperature was above 60 degrees. and when the river was running a great flood thru the flats. The bee tree touched the flood with its tops when it came down. Among those who assisted in thus fore-stalling Chris Stong in robbing a Don Val-ley bee tree were Archie Bruce. Walter </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{Newspaper Clipping} Jan 21 1906 {Written in the top right corner} <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><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Weather_Like_Sunday.27s_Comes_Once_in_30_Years">1 Weather Like Sunday's Comes Once in 30 Years</a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Caterpillars_and_Canoes_Brought_Out_by_a_56_Above_Sun_-_Spring_Mildness_All_Thru_Middle_and_Eastern_States_-_Cold_Snap_Due_To_-_night.">1.1 Caterpillars and Canoes Brought Out by a 56 Above Sun - Spring Mildness All Thru Middle and Eastern States - Cold Snap Due To - night.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Where_Extremes_Meet.">1.2 Where Extremes Meet.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Some_Curiosities">1.3 Some Curiosities</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2>Weather Like Sunday's Comes Once in 30 Years</h2> <h3>Caterpillars and Canoes Brought Out by a 56 Above Sun - Spring Mildness All Thru Middle and Eastern States - Cold Snap Due To - night.</h3> Something went wrong at the weath-er works yesterday. Instead of the snow and the cold which it had been intended to bring along to end the con-tinued January thaw, there came forth a day that the merry month of May need not have been ashamed of. It wasn't in Toronto alone, either, as re-ports show. In the Middle Western and Eastern States the spring feeling was everywhere, and the mercury ran up in the 70's. It was, however, very cold in the Northwest provinces and in the Yukon. The developement of a depression over the Gulf of Mexico, which is moving toward lake re-gion, kept the weather very mild from the lake region to the maritime pro-vinces, accompanied by a few showers. Minimum and maximum tempera-tures recorded at the observatory are: Dawson, 64 below - 60 below; Atlin, 48 below - 36 below; Victoria, 28 - 44; Cal - gary, 32 below - 10 below; Battleford, 38 below - 24 below; Qu'Appelle, 24 below - 14 below; Winnipeg, 10 below - 4 below; Port Arthur, 10 - 20; Toronto, 40 - 56; Ot-tawa, 24 - 48; Montreal, 36 - 44; Quebec, 18 - 36; Halifax, 10 - 44. And while Toronto is billed to shiv-er and stamp its feet tonight or to-morrow, around the city yesterday some of the unusual sights of a Janu-ary 21 were: Canoeing on the bay, Yachting on the lake, Ice boating on Ashbridge's Bay, Caterpillars, Bees, Crowds of promenaders on the beaches to east and west of the city. Hyacinths and rosebuds showing themselves. <h3>Where Extremes Meet.</h3> At the foot of Woodbine avenue, to the south, on the placid bosom of old Ontario, many sailing and steam craft were visible, filled by genial young folks, attired in light costume. In Ashbridge's bay, just north of Coats-worth's Cut, iceboats flitted hither and thither on the icebound surface. On the Woodbine track a dog had hard work to negotiate the muddy strech, while, on the high verandahs facing Woodbine Park, in a temperature of 56 degrees, gentlemen in the bosom of their families smoked their fragrant Havanas to the accompaniment of humming mosquitoes, basking in the sunshine. To the rear of the houses hollyhocks were commencing to Lud again. A score of boats containing ladies and gentlemen sailed from the Humber across to Sunnyside. They partook of ice cream and spent several hours on the beach. Hundreds of people crowd-ed the sidewalks and scores were sit-ting around on the sand. The Hum-ber was fairly alive with boats. On the bay canoeing was a novel January recreation, and Toronto Canoe Club members who enjoyed the sport included: Frank Woodley, H E Saun-ders, Gray Howitt, George Spencer, Hugh Rose, Bert Giles, Arthur Et-well, C McHardy, D Nasmith, Bill Gowland and A Cadieux. The first two from the club to sail a canoe in 1906 were Gray Howitt and H. E. Saunders. <h3>Some Curiosities</h3> A gentleman brought in to The World </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">morrow, around the city yesterday some of the unusual sights of a Janu-ary 21 were: Canoeing on the bay, Yachting on the lake, Ice boating on Ashbridge's Bay, Caterpillars, Bees, Crowds of promenaders on the beaches to east and west of the city. Hyacinths and rosebuds showing themselves. <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><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Where_Extremes_Meet.">1 Where Extremes Meet.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Some_Curiosities.">2 Some Curiosities.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Zero_Coming.">3 Zero Coming.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Continued_on_Page_2.">4 Continued on Page 2.</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3>Where Extremes Meet.</h3> At the foot of Woodbine-avenue, to the south, on the placid bosom of old Ontario, many sailing and steam craft were visible, filled by genial young folks, attired in light costume. In Ashbridge's bay, just north of Coats-worth's Cut, iceboats flitted hither and thither on the ice-bound surface. On the Woodbine track a dog had hard work to negotiate the muddy stretch, while, on the high verandahs facing Woodbine Park, in a temperature of 56 degrees, gentlemen in the bosoin of their families smoked their fragrant Havanas to the accompaniment of humming mosquitoes, basking in the sunshine. To the rear of the houses hollyhocks were commencing to Lud again. A score of boats containing ladies and gentlemen sailed from Humber across to Sunnyside. They partook of ice cream and spent several hours on the beach. Hundreds of people crowd-ed the sidewalks, and scores were sit-ting around on the sand. The Hum-ber was fairly alive with beats. On the bay canoeing was a novel January recreation, and Toronto Canoe Club members who enjoyed the sport included: Frank Woodley, H E Saun-ders, Gray Howitt, George Spencer, Hugh Rose, Bert Gilles, Arthur Et-well, C McHardy, D Nasmith, Bill Gowland and A Cadieux. The first two from the club to sail a canoe in 1900 were Gray Howitt and H. E. Saunders. <h3>Some Curiosities.</h3> A gentleman brought in to The World office a lively full-grown caterpillar, one of several which he saw on McGill- street and on Howland-avenue. Another said he had heard and seen bees in the northwest section of the city. Another heard of a sparrow's nest with eggs being found. Detective Sergeant Duncan, removing straw from his rose bushes, found some budding. A Parkdale resident said he had hya-cinths "so high" (about an inch) above the ground. But no one had seen a robin. The rinks have suffered this season. Up to Saturday. The Granite had been open only ten times this season and re-ceipts are $7000 behind last year; and other rinks have similar hard luck tales. There has been only one-quarter the curling and a fraction of the usual hockey. The toboggan slide at High Park, for which such elaborate prepa-ration was made, has had no usage. For winter records have been badly broken this season in the city, and yes-terday was only a climax which to-day may seem as tho a dream. The temperature Sunday went up to 56 degrees above zero, the mildest it has been in the month of January since 1876, when 57.5 degrees was registered. In 1874 the thermometer went to exact-ly the same, but that was the first time on record since 1840. <h3>Zero Coming.</h3> The "warn wave" should pass the lakes abotu 6 o'clock this evening, and by morning the cold wave, which is gradually coming down from the west, should strike Toronto, and in all prob-ability it will be excessively cold by the middle of the week. The cold wave from the northwest was due here some <h3>Continued on Page 2.</h3></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{Newspaper Clipping} 29C. or #9C. We Can't sell honest wearing Boys' Suits for $1.98 or $2.98 in the regular way. We Can't put our name behind any article that isn't strictly up to the make in every respect On the other hand <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><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#There_are_Some_Things_We_Can_Do">1 There are Some Things We Can Do</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Come_on_in.">2 Come on in.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OAK_HALL">3 OAK HALL</a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#CLOTHIERS">3.1 CLOTHIERS</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#UNIONISTS_GAIN_TWO">4 UNIONISTS GAIN TWO</a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Continued_From_Page_1.">4.1 Continued From Page 1.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#New_View">4.2 New View</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#What_Strict_Enforcement_of_Law_Brings_About_-_Sherring_-_Kerr_Trip_Off.">4.3 What Strict Enforcement of Law Brings About - Sherring - Kerr Trip Off.</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h3>There are Some Things We Can Do</h3> We can sell you the best Boys' Tweed Knickers in town, sizes 22 to 27, for 50C. a pair; 29 to 33 sizes for 75C. and the best serges and worsteds from 75C. to $1.50. We can sell you Boys' Tweed Suits at from $3.50 up to $12.00 and place our guarantee behind every suit, and give you almost any style of suit you can think of- We can do anything that a legitimate clothing house should do, and some things that our competitors can't attempt because we are backed by the best wholesale house in Canada - the W. E. Sanford Mf'g. Co. of Hamilton- <h3>Come on in.</h3> <h2>OAK HALL</h2> <h3>CLOTHIERS</h3> Right opp. the Chimes. King St. East. J. COOMBES, Manager. <h2>UNIONISTS GAIN TWO</h2> <h3>Continued From Page 1.</h3> seats and with the promise of further gains it is not at all improbable that labor will have a representation of fifty members in the new parliament. This undoubtedly would have a tremendous effect on future legislation in England as the Laborites are almost certain to get the support of the home rulers in any reasonable measure introduced by them. One of the most prominent politicians in England said to the Associated Press to-day: <h3>New View</h3> "It is useless to minimize the present revolution and we might as well begin to take a new view of the situation. In my opinion, a parliament sitting at Dublin may be looked for within the next two years. Assuredly, John Redmond, leader of the Nationalist party, and Prime Minister Campbell Bannerman have reached a working agreement and it is inconceivable with Mr. Redmond would be content with anything less than an Irish parliament. I have no idea that such a parliament would mean seperation, and have good reasons to believe that a plan is nwo under consideration by which religious question can be eliminated from the deliberations of such a parliament, which would act under the imperial parliament and at least try the experiement of administering Irish affairs under {Second Column} <h3>What Strict Enforcement of Law Brings About - Sherring - Kerr Trip Off.</h3> Hamiltion, Jan. 21. - (Special) - Since the hotel men put the lid on so tight there has been considerable increase in the sale of liquor in </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td>house in Canada - the W. E. Sanford Mf'g. Co. of Hamilton- <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><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Come_on_in.">1 Come on in.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OAK_HALL">2 OAK HALL</a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#CLOTHIERS">2.1 CLOTHIERS</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#UNIONISTS_GAIN_TWO.">3 UNIONISTS GAIN TWO.</a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Continued_From_Page_1.">3.1 Continued From Page 1.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#New_View.">3.2 New View.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#GUTHRIE.27S_BUSY_DAY.">3.3 GUTHRIE'S BUSY DAY.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Arrested_the_Man_Supposed_to_Have_Stolen_Chief_Villiers.27_Ducks.">3.4 Arrested the Man Supposed to Have Stolen Chief Villiers' Ducks.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Small_Boy_Arrested">3.5 Small Boy Arrested</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#His_Foot_Crushed">3.6 His Foot Crushed</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h3>Come on in.</h3> <h2>OAK HALL</h2> <h3>CLOTHIERS</h3> Right opp. the Chimes. King St. East. J. COOMBES, Manager.</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h2>UNIONISTS GAIN TWO.</h2><h3>Continued From Page 1.</h3>seats and with the promise of further gains it is not at all improbable that labor will have a representation of fifty members in the new parliament. This undoubtedly would have a tre-mendous effect on future legislation in England as the Laborites are almost certain to get the support of the home rulers in any reasonable measure in-troduced by them. One of the most prominent politicians in England said to the Associated Press to-day: <h3>New View.</h3>"It is useless to minimize the pre-sent revolution and we might as well begin to take a new view of the situ-ation. In my opinion, a parliament sitting at Dublin may be looked for within the next two years. Assured-ly, John Redmond, leader of the Na-tionalist party, and Prime Minister Campbell-Bannerman have reached a working agreement and it is incon-ceivable that Mr. Redmond would be content with anything less than an Irish parliament. I have no idea that such a parliament would mean sep-eration, and have good reasons to be-lieve that a plan is now under con-sideration by which the religious ques-tion can be eliminated from the delib-erations of such a parliament, which would act under the imperial parlia-ment and at least try the experiment of administering Irish affairs under the conditions which have changed in the last century." The election may be over before the end of next week, the last con-test being set for January 26. Put, so far as the Liberal government is concerned its life can now be mea-sured, not, as was predicted prior to the elections, by months or a few years, but by the limitations of the septennial act. <h3>GUTHRIE'S BUSY DAY.</h3><h3>Arrested the Man Supposed to Have Stolen Chief Villiers' Ducks.</h3>When District Fire Chief Villiers of Berkeley - street fire station was hunting ducks in Frenchman's Bay last Octo-ber, his rubber coat, boots and 20 "de-coys" were stolen. Yesterday Detective Guthrie visited a boathouse at the Don and arrested John Raines, 8 Percy-street, as the party supposed to have done the stealing. With Raines in the boathouse was John Barry, whom Guthrie was looking for on the charge of stealing thriteen chickens and a duck from Thomas Storey, 13 Water - street. He took him in also. Guthrie also arrested Castro Youen, 23 Eastern - avenue, whom he found with a quantity of brass supposed to have been stolen from a railroad car at the foot of George - street. <h3>Small Boy Arrested</h3>For some time James Millen, boots and shoes, 580 College - street, has been annoyed by a number petty thefts committed by a gang of boys. Last night George McGraw, age 13, was arrested as being one of the crowd. <h3>His Foot Crushed</h3>James Bunyan, 43 Simcoe - street, while working in the G. T. R. round- <table> </table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Tues Dec <s>12</s> 11 Fine but very frosty. Good sleighing. <s>Uncle</s> Mick Took me to Thornhill in the big sleigh. Wed Dec 13 12 Very mild. Lizzie called in the morning. Uncle came home in the afternoon, and took Auntie to the Bazaar, at Richmond Hill. I went </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sat Dec 22. Fine but turning very cold. Uncle helping Wellie to clean up again. Aunt Mattie and I out decorating the Church. Ms. {Jackes?} drove us home. Then Aunt Mattie and Uncle went out for a parcel in the evening. Sun Dec 23. Very, Very cold. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Church. I went to Fisherville. Ella Heron here for tea. she and I went over to League in the evening. Mon Dec 24. Fine but extrememly cold. {illegible} Tue Dec 25. Christmas Day. we spent {illegible}. it is very cold and quite a high wind. Wed Dec 26. Find and mild. We washed and churned in the Thur Dec 27. Fine mild day, Uncle at Thornhill in The eve. Fri Dec 28. Fine bright day. sun shining. Uncle helping Willie. Lizzie here for a while in The afternoon. Aunt Mattie called to see Mrs. Clarke. Sat Dec 29. Fine day. sleighing pretty poor. Uncle took Aunt Mattie and I to Thornhill in the <s>morning</s> afternoon. Tom {illegible} came out. Sun Dec 30. Fine day. Mother and The girls here for tea. I went to Fisherville </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">End of Year 1906 </div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/89e41fb4fe6e02ef56ccdf3a5fafd14d.pdf 112eba2d9bb7b9332f9b62234055644a PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2a2c573603d701dba53c44e4fbdd3150.pdf 0a6dfebe4a91111cd13358378bdabe9a PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/53c444bf0a13eeb8177d6e66c73fe1af.pdf 56efee4a1ebdd30b0dd6531cb7dd2991 PDF Text Text Benjamin Reesor (1836-1917) 1909-1911 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Aug 29 1909 to Nov 29 1911{handwritten in pencil} 77.2.18{in pen, hand written, probably accession number} Lizard Skin {blank inside cover} {second page} Aug 1909 Private Journal of B B Reesor 1909 Aug 29 Sunday all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St mat 18 C by C Burkholder Daniels were here to dinner & Henry's were here to suppe W. very fine lovely day pretty Cool NW wind a very welcome & heavy rain last night 30 Boys ganged AM A helped Benj'n thresh PM Carl drove one team at gang plow PM I & Nancy washed AM Put away a lot of Corn in Jars PM W. very fine & Cler a slight frost on Sunday night no damage 31 A helped Benj'n finish threshing AM except his Wheat he ganged PM Carl helped gang AM J ganged all day I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine thunder shower going around south this evening a slight shower here at dark. September 1 J grubbed the field for Wheat A ganged behind Cider house the field is nearly finished Thomas & Alberts brought some visitors AM Bishop Jonas Martin & wife Shirk & wife Pre Zimmerman & wife & Bishop Basil Martin from Waterloo they stayed about an hour W. a cold NW wind Cler �2 J sowed the 12 acres wheat East of Pilkeys once over he will sow it over again the other way Putting on about 1 Bus each time A finished ganging behind Cider house then he ganged spring wheat stubble Mary & children were here today Anne was here too. I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine Cler Br C & Paul Martins were here awhile AM 3 J sowed the wheat field the other say A took grist Chop to Whitevale AM then he harrowed behind Cider house & began to roll it I went to Ceder Grove PM J took Susanna to Benj'ns this morning & brought her home PM W. very fine pretty warm 4 A finished rolling behind Cider house J chored & brought tiles from Cherrywood W. cloudy drizzly rain at times Sunday 5 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Pre. Zimmerman & sermon on St John by Bishop James Martin both from Penn went to Henry's to dinner W. a very Cold strong NW wind slight shower last night Calm this evening 6 A rolled J drew home some stove wood AM I & Nancy washed PM I brought Anne this morning she helped to make a dress for Susanna W. very fine & clear 7 Boys dug Potatoes they are not a very good crop I & Nancy took Susanna to Henry's to stay awhile there we went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner W. very fine & clear 8 A went to Toronto on Trolley J took 13 bags Oats to Markham to get rolled AM he began to single plow south of bush PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine 9 Boys Finished plowing south of bush I & Nancy went to Br N's to dinner W. warm East air looks like rain 10 Boys Plowed on Knoll W cloudy at times I got Mare Nell shod all around AM I walked to Elias's PM 11 A Plowed J helped Elias thresh AM {second page} he plowed PM W pretty warm Cloudy Sunday 12 at home all day Ben Stover is we{illegible} at the Boy's end to dinner I & Nancy took dinner there too W. very fine & cler J & A went to Henry's this evening �13 Boys finished plowing Knoll AM they cut some feed corn PM with new Binder it works well W very warm looks like rain Daniels were here to supper they came for some crab apples I & Nancy washed AM 14 Boys began single plowing behind Cider house they shocked feed Corn PM W. very very warm 87 deg above J took 8 bags sweet apples to Lapps for sauce PM 15 A helped Taylors thresh J took grist to Whitevale then he Plowed W. a very very strong & heavy thunder storm last night & fine shower of rain there were 4 barns burned that we heard of quite warm AM Cooler tonight it was about the heaviest thunder that we ever heard 16 A helped Taylors thresh AM J Plowed they both plowed PM & cut the Flax this evening I went to Ceder Grove AM & brought the apple sauce home W. fine cler warm AM fine & Cool PM 17 Boys Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine & Cler. Cool Breeze 18 Boys Plowed AM they cut our Corn with 2 Binders PM W. very very fine & Clear Sunday 19 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner they brought Lizzy Carrette (Uncle Jacob Burkholder's Lissy) W. fine day 20 J & A Plowed AM we filled silo PM it is up within 3 feet of the top W. fine clear 21 J Plowed A helped Thomas fill silo with teams till about 3 PM then he plowed I & Nancy washed AM W. very fine Sept 1909 22 Boys drew dung East of Creek behind Meeting sheds I went to Ceder Grove PM W. looked like rain the wind has been East the last few days, a slight drizzle of rain at times 23 A drew dung J began plowing in field north of Meeting house A went to Flavius with team PM to help fil silo drizzly rain stopped then a pretty fine steady rain most all PM 24 J Plowed A helped Flavius fill silo AM with teams & he helped Benj'n PM with team Thomas's brought Jonas Martin's wife & Levi Weber & wife from Waterloo for a Call this morning Uriah Drudge brought Susanna home PM she has been visiting a few weeks up in Markham she is about the same W. cloudy quite a bit of drizzly rain off & on all day Herman's were here to dinnner �25 J Plowed A helped Benj'n fill silo awhile then he plowed too I went to Joes this morning I took grist Chop to Whitevale PM W rather cloudy & very very heavy rain pretty heavy thunder towards evening a great deal of water fell Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St John part of 1st C by C Gayman & on St Luke part of 23 C by Br C Lord's supper was Celebrated Henry's & C Gaymans were here to dinner Davids Called awhile PM W. Cool from north a slight drizzle this morning 27 J took cream then he plowed A & Nancy & Lizzie went to Funeral of Peter Burkholders son Albert he was buried at Widemans at 2 PM he died of Consumption W. very fine Cler This is my 73 Birthday 28 Boys nearly finished plowing field north of Meeting house the ground is well soaked I & Nancy & Susanna {second page} Oct 1909 went to Lydia & Bertha's to dinner (Br S's daughters) W. a very fine day Cloudy towards evening looks a little like rain 29 J took cream A spread dung & Plowed J Plowed too south of graveyard they finished the field north of Meeting house W. Mild cloudy drizzly at times 30 Boys plowed finished East of Creek the spring wheat stubble & Potatoes ground I & Nancy went to Markham AM W Mild very drizzly going fine & Clear Coming home I brought home the last share of the Beef The ring is closed for the season Oct 1 J took grist chop Chop to Whitevale Chored & Picked Apples J helped him PM W Cool NW wind 2 Boys drew dung below garden Benj'ns man Sherman March helped AM with team Adeline was here all day Daniel helped at Building a new shed at meeting house along the north end of Meeting house yard I & Nancy & Adeline went awhile to Elias's PM W. Cool wind from NW Cler Sunday 3 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 10 C by Levi Grove went to Ed Myers to dinner W. Cloudy squaals of light drizzle AM �4 Boys finished drawing dung AM they drew in 14 loads mangels PM M Barkey & his boys Pulled them for the 10 rows I & Nancy washed AM Susanna has been at Elias's I took her to Joe's this AM she stays over night W. very fine & Clear I & Nancy took in our Beets today we have a lot 5 A helped Taylors fill silo J took Chop to Davids (he has started his Mill again) then he drew in a load of Pumpkins & squash he drew in 5 loads Mangels PM Oct 1909 I & Nancy went to Joes to dinner W. fine & Clear I brought home Chop this evening 6 A helped Taylors finish filling silo awhile AM then he helped J draw mangels loads then spread dung below garden J began to plow I took Eggs to Ceder Grove PM 8 doz @ 27 cts W. very very lovely day 7 A spread dung J Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM I took Susanna to Br C's AM brought her home PM W. quite warm very fine & clear 8 Boys plowed awhile then they went to Markham Lizzie went with them she stays awhile at Ben Stovers W. very very fine & warm 9 J finished Plowing East of Orchard A Picked winter apples W. very very fine & Clear Sunday 10 I & Nancy went to Thomas's to dinner I took Susanna to Teenie Stover's AM I brought her home PM J went to Daniels to dinner A went to Herman's to dinner W. very fine J brought Lizzie home this evening 11 J ganged in Mangel ground A picked winter Apples AM A took grist chop to Davids PM W. Cloudy AM slow & pretty steady rain PM I & Nancy washed AM 12 Boys Plowed in Corn stubble J went to Clendennings sale near Joe Groves PM W. cloudy rather drizzly some rain a little soft snow along with rain PM 3 Boys Plowed J took 4 Barrels Jenetting apples to Ceder Grove PM Malcom takes them to Toronto W. strong SW wind sharp frost last night fine Cler & Cold today 14 Boys Picked winter apples & Plowed out a start for some Branch drains East of Orchard as south of garden C Burkholder & Johny Reesor's brought Jacob Essig & wife & Josiah Miller & wife from Elkhart Indiana to dinner W. cloudy a little drizzly PM �{second page} Oct 1909 15 Boys Picked Winter apples J went to a sale on old Madill farm near Henry's PM W. not quite so cold a white frost last night milder this evening J bought a yearling Heifer for a Beef Ringer @ 18 & a 2 Bus Basket & Gal Measure @30 16 Boys Picked winter Apples W Mostly Cler & Milder a few slight squaals PM Sunday 17 at home all day Elias's were here to a Rooster stew for dinner W. very fine Cler day a Cold NW wind not very strong 18 A helped Benj'n thresh AM I helped Johny Reesor's thresh PM J Picked apples & Chored awhile AM he went to Markham PM W. cloudy drizzly rain AM partly Cler PM work has commenced on the new Railway it runs by Milnes on the Big Rouge & Pea{illegible} on the little Rouge Thomas Diller Ben Diller Beares & Collins Pettys & the ld Barnard farm it is to be a through line from Hawksbury near Ottawa to Niagara I & Nancy washed AM 19 A helped Johny Reesor thresh till abou 4 PM J Chored then Machine Came here threshed from 1/2 past 4 till 6 run well W. Cool Air from NW mostly cler Sharp frost last night 20 threshed AM got done 11 AM run very well about 1300 Bus Oats & Mixed grain & about 250 Bus last evening W. sharp white frost last night 21 A helped J McCreight thresh PM J took grist Chop to Davids AM he Chored PM W. drizzly rain all AM partly Cler PM another shower & a little thunder this evening Anne was here awhile PM 22 J Plowed some Mangel ground then he Picked winter apples A helpe Alick Milne thresh Oct 1909 AM then he Picked apples & helpd Thomas thresh Buckwheat awhile this evening W. Mild NW wind rather cloudy 23 J & A went to David Groves with 2 spring waggons to Meet Daniel Ramer we bought a flock of sheep 13 lambs & 5 old Ewes @ $87.00 they brought them home we will fatten them & turn them off in the winter they Picked a lot of Cider apples PM I went to Joes this morning & to Ceder Grove & to Joes again PM W. cloudy raw N East wind �Sunday 24 al went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 7C by Br C David & Peter Nighswander were here to dinner Russell & Levi Grove were here PM Daniels Came to stay all night W. Cloudy awhile AM very fine & Cler PM sharp air Thanksgving 25 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 19C by Br C Daniels David Herman's Henry's & Levi Burkholder's were here to dinner Flavius's whole family were at the Boys end to dinner W. a very fine Cler day, sharp air 26 J helped Thomas thresh till about 2 PM then he Picked apples A helped Benj'n draw dung AM W. some rain last night cloudy this morning fine Cler today 27 A began plowing sod East of dam J amde over 2 Barrels of Cider Made at Lapps AM {second page} Oct & Nov 1909 Then he plowed too W. fine Cool Joes & Flavius's Fanny & the children were here this evening helping to Peel apples this is the 52nd anniversary of our Wedding day and I have never had Cause to regret it 28 Boys plowed AM they Picked Cider Apples PM W. Cler a strong Cold NW wind 29 J brought home sauce from Lapps A drew dung along west side of creek below Orchard AM they Picked a lot of Cider apples PM I went to Elias's & Joes AM W. a strong & very Cold NW wind froze hard last night Plows running yet 30 A spread dung J took 40 bags Cider Apples to Lapps @ 25 cts per cwt AM they plowed down dung PM J took 9 more bags Apples to Lapps PM W. hard frost last night Milder today I went to Cider Grove AM a slight drizzle of rain about noon Sunday 31 J walked to Henry's A & Lizzie went to meeting at Altona & ehtn went to Henry's to dinner & J Came home with them. I & Nancy & Susanna went to JD's to dinner W. Milder Clear & fine Nov 1 Boys Plowed AM they took in the Corn stalks & Picked some Apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Mild Cloudy looks like rain I & Nancy washed AM 2 Boys plowed I & Nancy went to Joe Burkholders to dinner David is poorly we Called awhile at Henry's they are well W. Mild drizzly rain at times �3 A Plowed J took Cream & Picked Apples AM they both Picked apples PM I brought Anne this Morning to help to sew I took grist Chop to Davids & took Anne home again this evening W. mostly fine mild Nov 1809 4 Boys nearly finished Plowing sod I helped Nancy clean house AM I took grist Chop to Davids & went to Ceder Grove PM there is a new Proprietor at Ceder Grove now his name is G Beatty. W. cler strong NW wind 5 Boys finished Plowing sod AM & began in Corn Stubble where the shocks stood A drew off stones & J Made 50 gal Cider at Lapps PM W. very fine & cler 6 J took Cream then he drew home a lot of wood from bush A drew off stones AM he brought 1/2 ton Oil Cake from Markham @ $35.00 per ton. PM W. very very fine & Cler Cool Air Sunday 7 at home A & Lizzie went to Meeting at Widemans Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner W. very fine & clear sharp air from East 8 Boys Chored AM A drew off stones & J made water furrows PM I went to our Meeting house this morning to help Joseph Grove open a school to teach German language there was a good attendance W. showry all AM Cleared up fine PM Henry & Willis Called AM Russell Groves boards with us for the school 14 scholars PM today there are some expected from the north 9 Boys Chored I & Nancy Made a fine lot of soft soap PM Anne was here sewing for Susanna W cler & strong NW wind I forgot to say there was a fine heavy rain night before last & yesterday AM our tub was filled again 10 Boys Chored & set horse Power AM they dressed a calf & 8 Pigs PM Flavius helped W. Cloudy & Mild 11 J Chored A went to Toronto 8 Pigs over 900 cwt @ $11.00 calf 96 @ $10.00 5 1/2 doz Eggs @ 35 cts 2 Barls Rambo apple ${illegible} {second page} Nov 1909 per Barrel I got Mare Nell shod all round W. shower this Morning very fine & Cler today �12 I & Nancy made a lot of liver worsts J & A Carried in a lot of straw AM the stack fell down the drew the winter apples into driving house PM W. Cler cool NW wind Joe Wideman was here over night J brought some shingles from Locust Hill the west Kitchen roof wants new shingles they cut down the old Pear tree the other day 13 A worked at the Kitchen Cornice it is rotten J. Chored Henry & Willis were here to dinner W. raw air from East Cloudy J went to Markham AM he took Susanna to Dr he left her at Johny Ramer Sunday 14 at home J & Lizzy went to Johny Ramer's to dinner Elias & Joes were here to dinner Flavius & family & Br C's Called PM W. very Misly & Cloudy AM Cleared up PM Mild but Cool air from East very Misty AM 15 A stripped the Kitchen roof & began to lay shingles J took team & helped to run Road Machine on the Pickering townline north of first sideroad I & Nancy washed AM I went to see Br N PM he has been sick all last week he has Bronchitis & his heart is affected he is very low W. Clear strong NW wind Cool Herman was here to dinner 16 Boys shingled AM chored PM I & Nancy went to see Br N AM he is getting weaker W. East wind strong began to storm sleet & rain at 10 AM drissly rain all PM 17 Boys dug drains south of garden & west of creek I walked to Br N's this morning he is a trifle Easier but is out of his mind Anne was here today sewing. Nov 1909 W. Cler strong cold SW wind & NW 18 Boys worked at drain I went to see Br N this morning he is just holding his own is out of his mind W. ground white with snow this morning clear sharp all day strong wind Calm this evening 19 J brought some tiles A took grist to Davids AM they shingled Kitchen PM nearly finished I went to Ceder Grove PM Called at Br N's he is about the same W. ground white with snow getting soft nearl all gone this evening quite mild J went a little while to a sale on 2nd of Pickering he bought a Bureau @ $1.30 it pretty good one 20 A drained J brought a few more shingles then they finished the Kitchen roof then they brought home the Bureau that J bought I called at Br N's he is getting weaker the Dr says there is little chance for him �Sunday 21 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 13 C by Levi Grove nobody to dinner David Groves & Henrys Ernie & Carl & a few More Boys Called PM Daniels were here to supper W. fine & Cler PM Cloudy AM 22 I went with A this morning to see Br N he is resting easy & seems better we heard this evening that the Dr has good hopes of him getting better Boys Chored today W. steady East wind sleet & rain all day Ice on trees heavy rain tonight 23 Boys drained I & Nancy washed W. turned Colder last night froze hard ground white with snow creek running livel strong NW wind Calm tonight 24 J took Lizzie home to stay the boys will live with us for the present A helped Boy Milroys thresh AM & awhile PM I went to see Br N AM he is very low I went again PM Dr says his heart is a little better but now he is taken with Hemmage of the Bowels & his Chances are very poor. {second page} Nov 1909 W froze hard last night fine & Cler today 25 A was a Br. N's sitting up with him all night he came home & told us that Br N died about 9 PM he will be Buried on Saturday 1/2 past 9 I & Nancy went over awhile AM Br in law Enos Hoovers were here to dinner J got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM A Chored he taught the school awhile AM W. Cler sharp hard frost last night 26 A helped dig Br N's Grave AM J worked at drain AM he brought 3100 loads from Locust Hill @$6.60 W. Cloudy all day Mild I helped Nancy clean house 27 I & Nancy went to my Brother Noahs funeral to Hebron sermon C Burkholder officiated at the house & at the Grave & also Preached a sermon on Heb 12 C 22 V Louis Burkholder spoke awhile in English we went back to the house of mourning to dinner there were a good many people at the funeral Susanna was alone at home awhile David Groves & Martin Ramer were here to dinner W. a very fine lovely Clear day quite mild Sunday 28 at home all day Benj'n & family Amelia Ernie & Carl Joe & Anne were here awhile PM W. very fine little Indian summer clouded up towards evening slight rain after dark �29 J took some Oats to Davids to get Rolled A Carried last of Apples into Cellar AM then he dressed 2 Calves for Benj'n & Fanny helped W. sharp white frost last night very fine today 30 J brought 25 tiles from Cherrywood with Mare Nell & put them in sod field east of dam A went to Toronto 6 pigs something over 650 lbs @ $11.00 per Cwt 1 Bal King apples $3.00 1 Bl snow $2.50 1 1/2 doz Eggs 35 cts 2 Calves for Benj'n 8 cts per lb. Nov 1909 W. very fine & cler freezing at night thawing in the day Dec 1 J brought some gravel for the hens A helped JD's thresh till near noon they began to gather up some Pine stumps at Flavius PM William Degeer Blasted a lot in the spring we intend to use them for firewood W. very fine & clear white frost last night thawing today 2 A helped Benj'n deliver some fat cattle to Browns Corners for Ed Lewis AM he went to Sol Reesors Barn raising PM J went to Markham AM he Paid our Taxes $51.71 cts I & Nancy & Susanna went to Benj'ns to dinner We heard this evening that my Cousin David Burkholder died this PM W. Sharp White frost last night very fine today Air from East 3 Boys gathered stump wood & brought home a load W. rather cloudy the German school is over for the present we expect another term at the Holidays when the Public Schools close white frost this Morning 4 I & A went to funeral of David Burkholder service at the house at the grave & sermon on an address on 1st Cor part of 15 C by Mr Gowdy we went to Davids to dinner W. Cloudy cool Sunday 5 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner W. cloudy pretty strong East wind PM & tonight 6 A helped Isaac Reesor Kill hogs 1 in Flavius place he has sore hand J drew off pine stumps W. Clear strong Cold NW wind we hear that Martha Frets died this morning will be Buried on Wednesday at 9 AM at the house 7 A helped Benj'n Kill hogs J drew roots AM Henry's were here to dinner {second page} Dec 1909 �W. cold wind strong PM Soft snow & rain PM 8 A took cream & got Horse Billy sharped J chored & got Horse Chief sharped PM W. very strong W wind all day flurries of snow at times. Quite Cold 9 A took grist Chop AM J Chored they filled 2 Barrels King Apples P.M. W. Strong Cold W wind all day, this is my Nancy's 70th Birthday 10 Flavius & Fanny & Benj'n helped boys AM they dressed a calf & 6 Pigs AM then A went to the Funeral of Herbert Country on the old Joe Reesor farm W. not so cold a sharp W. wind 11 A went to Toronto 6 pigs 720 lbs @ #11.00 2 Bals King Apples @ $2.50 1 Calf 98 lbs @ 9 1/2 cts per lb J Chored & took grist Chop with Mare Nell W. Cler sharp Cold NW wind. Sunday 12 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. Sharp raw East wind began to snow from East after dinner not very fast colder tonight 13 Boys Chored fixed up shop ready for Butchering tomorrow W. soft snow turned to rain raining yet near bed time strong wind 14 Killed 2 fine big hogs Flavius & Amelia & Benj'n helped Johnny Reesors Mary helped us yesterday & today W. cloudy strong W wind nearly all day about 2 in snow last night a little More today Mild 15 Boys salted meat J took Chop W. cloudy Mild 16 Boys Chored Cut some feed AM they went to Sale of Br N's effects PM J bought the old Horse Major @ $25.50 for us to drive he bought some more things Halter feed scoop & such David Groves were here to dinner I did not feel well enought to go I got Chills when I go out it was a pretty fine day a few sleighs running. Dec 1909 17 Boys drew off stumps & roots W. Clear heavy squaals of snow at times Mild 18 Boys Chored AM they drew stumps PM W. very fine & clear pretty fair sleighing Sunday 19 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 7 C by Br C Levi Grove & wife C Burkholder MN were here to dinner �Benj'n & Family were here PM Daniels were here to supper W. very fine Cler & sharp 12 above this Morning 20 A helped us wash J went to the old Wilks farm on 3rd Con Pickering AM & brought 4 Heifers Suitable for Beef Ringers @ $60.00 A took grist Chop PM W. very fine Cler sharp 21 Boys & Henry Picked Geese Willis was here J helped Benj'ns thresh PM W. fine Mild Carl & Amelia were here PM helping 22 A went to Toronto 11 Geese lbs @ 14 cts 4 Barrels King Apples @ $2.00 20 Eggs @ 45 cts per Doz 1 Pig for Henry @ 11 1/4 per lba J & Nancy went to Markham AM W. fine Cler pretty strong W. wind 23 A drew roots AM J chored they both went to Beane's sale PM I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM I drove our Horse Major I like him very well Henry Came to got to Beane's sale he left little Willis here till he Came back I & Susanna Called at Alberts their little boy Johnny is quite sick W. fine Clear 24 Boys drew roots W. Mild Cloudy Alberts Johnny is very low Christmas Day 25 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse of Cayuga Joe's were here to dinner {second page} Dec 1909 W. snow storm from East all day not very cold getting Colder this evening Alberts little Johnny died Early this morning about 100 will be Buried on Monday at 900 he died of Diabetes J Staid with Susanna Sunday 26 at home J went to Henry's to dinner A helped Joe Barkeys & Benj'n Drudge dig a grave for Alberts Johnny W. Colder Cler strong W wind good sleighing when it get beaten 27 I & Susanna went to Johnny Reesors funeral Sermon on 1st Epistel Peter 1 C 18 & 19 Verses by C Burkholder Also a short sermon by Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse Anne Herman's Lydia & Harvey were here to dinner Herman & family are here tonight Esther is here too for the night W. very fine MN brought Bishop Rittenhouse for ahort call PM 28 had our whole family at home to a Goose Roast they were all here except Elias's little Mary she was at her Grandpa Barkeys she is not very well Thomas's & B Diller's brought a party from �Waterloo for a Call PM they were Paul Martin & wife & Ezra Bauman & wife Menno Steckly & wife from Hery township David Martin & wife W. very fine & Clear a little snow in the air 29 Boys helped wash & clean up the house AM A took grist PM W 10 below Zero ths morning Zero at noon going down PM Cler 30 A Ironed the Clothes that they washed J Chored My Nancy had a bad fall this Morning her foot Caught on a rug & she fell headlong into the little hall at the room door & struck her forehead against a Chair on the door jamb & cut her forehead pretty bad. Dec 1909 Jan 1910 She is up & around as usual W. quite cold yet but fine & Clear not so cold as yesterday 31 Boys drew home some roots & chored W Milder Jan 1st 1910 at home Boys went a shooting got a fine big Rabbit Benj'ns were here awhile PM W. pretty Cler AM cloudy mild PM good sleighing Joe & Anne Called this evening Sunday 2 at home Elias's Called a few Minutes this PM J & A went to Daniels to dinner they were not at home they went to Enos's to dinner then they called at Davids PM W. Cool Clear 3 Boys brought 2 loads of Coal from Locust Hill @ $6.60 J helped Nancy wash AM W. strong W wind PM Flurries of snow not very Cold about an inch of snow last night 4 A went to Markham to Meet Dentist J Chored W. very cold & cler below Zero all day 5 Boys Chored W strong East wind soft snow & sleet nearly all day very strong wind last night quite Mild this evening 6 A Mended a lot of bags J went to Ceder Grove took 3 doz Eggs @ 36 cts. W. Cloudy mild all day Joe & Anne Called this evening 7 Boys Chored AM they went to Henry's PM W Cloudy AM fine & Clear PM Colder towards evening 8 J went to B Diller A took Chop to Davids W. Mostly Clear sharp Sunday 9 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner W quite fine blowed up Cold towards evening Susanna staid at Elias's �10 J went to B D's A went to Markham PM. W. Cler Cold A & Nancy washed AM Russell Groves is here to stay al night he is going to German school {second page} Jan 1910 11 Boys Chored cut up old willow tree at Creek A Ironed AM put Brine on Pork PM W not so cold. Cloudy 12 A helped Benj'n Kill hogs J took cream & Chored he brought Susanna home this evening German School closed this PM there was a very good attendance W. a very fine winter day Tilman Wideman & wife were here to supper 13 Boys Chored A took grist Chop PM Lewis Burkholder's were here to supper W. rather cloudy cool air from N East 14 A Oiled single Harness J Chored he went to Elias's PM W. strong steady wind from East all day with snow not very Cold 15 A took Cream AM he took 6 bags Oats to Davids to get Rolled PM J Chored & went to a sale on the old Tweedie farm PM W. Clear sharp little Willis Came home with him A from the Creamery he stays all night Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by C Burkholder Joseph Groves were here to dinner w. heavy white frost this Morning Cloudy all day not Cold 17 Boys Chored J went to Markham PM he brought 500 lbs Oil Cake for us & 800 lbs for Flavius W. Cloudy mild A helped Nancy wash 18 A Mended bags & chored J got Horses Billy & Major shod PM W. pretty strong wind & drizzly rain at times not Cold Horse Chief has a Side Bone on his left fore leg we are Blistering at he is some better again. Jan 1910 19 Boys sawed wood in bush AM they chored PM W. cloudy AM fine Cler PM we heard today that Samuel Ramer's eldest daughter Anne died last night will be Buried tomorrow at 9:30 at Wideman �20 A went to funeral of Annie Ramer with Joe & Anne J Chored Elias's children were here all day W. very fine thawing a little 21 A helped Flavius Kill hogs J Chored he went to Elias's PM W. Mild drizzly rain AM soft snow PM 22 Boys Chored A went to Ceder Grove PM W. very strong wind last night & all ay rain nearly all AM soft snow at tmes PM vrey heavy this evening not Cold wind from East Sunday 23 at home Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner W. Mild heavy squaals of snow at times there is good sleighing there is a good bed of Ice most places 24 Boys Chored J went to Ceder Grove PM Henry's were here PM W. very fine & clear 25 Killed big hog 408 lbs Benj'n & Fanny & Flavius & Fanny helped W Mild Cler Dr Called Susanna is not so well she has an Eruption on her hand 26 J Chored A went to Toronot on Trolleys W. Smiths were here to dinner W. Mild pretty strong East wind snow at times PM 27 A Picked a lot of Chickens J Chored & took the Chickens to Ceder Grove Beatty takes them to Toronto W. mild Cloudy Blowed up Cold towards evening Daniels were here to dinner 28 Boys Chored A was at Beanes awhile AM they have a Bee to draw Bricks he helped {second page} Jan 1910 Feb to level the snow where they pile them Hermans were here to dinner Davids Called awhile PM W. very fine Cler Mild 29 A took grist J Chored AM J went to Ellis's sale at Green River PM W. quite Cold Cler Johnny Reesor's daughter Lucinda called PM Sunday 30 I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner Elias's were here to supper W. Mild Cloudy at times some snow in the air PM 31 A helped Nancy wash AM J went to Bob Jamies & bought 4 fine shoats @ $9.00 each they brought them home PM W. Mild snow is from East all day the snow is dry & light not much wind �Feb 1 A brought a load Bricks from Leslieville for Wilson Beane(Sidney's Widow) J Chored we had 5 sheep worried by dogs last night Joe Barkey dressed them today the dogs belonged to Arthur Reesor & George Maxwell also 1 gander & 2 Geese worried by the dogs they promised to pay us a fair price for them W. very fine sharp winter day Davids called awhile PM. Candlemas day 2 J went to W Lottens to look for some Pigs AM got none he took grist Chop PM A Chored & Ironed W. Mild Cloudy nearly all day a little snow this evening 3 A Mended bags J went to Ceder Grove PM 6 doz Eggs @ 30 cts W. snow from East last night & AM wind not very strong about 6 in snow not very Cold 4 A took grist AM J Chored A took 50 1/2 Bus Wheat to Locust Hill @ $1.5 per Bus J went to Joes. Feb 1910 & to Elias's W. very fine clear sharp air 5 A took 58 Bus Wheat to Locust Hill AM $1.5 per Bus AM A Chored PM J went to Joes & to Elias's PM W. Clear Cold 5 above Zero nearly all day Cold NW wind not very strong Sunday 6 at home J & A went to Benj'n's to dinner W. Cler very Cold about 10 below this Morning 2 below at noon 7 I went to Annual Trustee meeting at Hebron AM there was no Quorum only Martin Barkey myself Albert & Thomas Reesor so we done no Business the same Trustees will serve (the three first names) Boys helped Nancy wash AM A went to Markham PM W. fine & Cler Mild 8 A brought 1100 lbs Bran @ $23 per ton from Spinks AM J Cleaned last of fall wheat 9 Bus A took it to Whitevale PM & got some flour w. fine Cler Mild thawing a very little 9 Boys Chored AM A took a Barrel of Talman Sweet apples to Beatty's @ $2.00 then he drew Ice for Beatty from Davids Henry's were here a few hours PM W. fine AM began to snow from NE about 4 PM snowing yet 10 Boys hung up Pork to smoke AM they both went to Johnsons sale on Sideroad north of Cider Mill west W. quite Cold sharp wind not much snow last night 11 Boys Chored AM J went to Ceder Grove PM W. pretty Cold wind from East Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Called awhile PM �12 Boys chored they went to Meeting house PM & fixed up things PM W. more or less snow all day not so cold. {second page} Feb 1910 Sunday 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 18 C by Levi Groves C Burkholder spoke too visitors after Service Menno Burkholder & David Grove's whole family Daniels Called PM Thomas Dillers were here to supper W. very fine day Benj'ns were here awhile PM 14 Boys Chored A helped wash AM W. fine Clear Herman was here to dinner 15 Boys Chored J helped Thomas Kill a Pig AM A Ironed AM W. snow More or less all day wind started up from East about 10 AM strong from East PM not Cold 16 A took cream AM J took grist PM Mary & Children were here a while PM W. Clear quite Cold strong NW wind roads not badly drifted 17 A went to see the Italians working on the railroad AM they are blastin some big cuttings at Thomas Dillars J went to Henry's to dinner then Henry & he went to Mcfarlanes sale at Claremont W. Cler sharp & Cold Joe's called this evening 18 A went to Markham & to Davids to dinner he got a Gander @ $2.00 J went to Elias's & got a Goose @ $3.00 W. fine Clear quite Cold a little snow last night 19 A took Cream AM they Peeled apples PM W. fine Cler sharp air Sunday 20 at home Menno Reesor's & family were here to dinner Amelia Ernie & Carl were here all PM W. Cloudy not so Cold 21 A helped us wash AM they drew off stump wood & brought a load home PM W. Milder pretty clear Feb 1910 22 A Ironed AM he worked at a Cabbage Knife for Henry's PM J went to Jess Cobers PM W. clear & fine sharp air �23 A finished the Cabbage Knife AM J Chored A went to Cobers & bought a Goose @ $1.60 W. a liitle snow last night a strong NW wind all day Cold Clear 24 Boys Chored A took 7 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 30 cts PM J went to Elias's PM W. very Cold about 9 deg below this Morning fine & Clear 25 Henry's & Joe Burkholders were here to dinner W. fine & Cler Cold 26 Boys Chored Herman's Called awhile PM W. Milder air from East a little drizzle after dark J brought home some Chop PM Sunday 27 at home Joe's were here to dinner Flavius & famiy & Thomas & Adeline were here all PM W. some rain last night light drizzle awhile this Morning, cloudy & Mild all day 28 A helped wash AM J Chored I took Susanna to Joes & to Elias's PM & left her there Boys Cleaned a Bureau that J bought at a sale W. very fine, thawing the snow is quite soft March 1 A Ironed J took Grist AM they brought a load pine roots PM W. quite Mild Cloudy AM a heavy Mist & fog PM 2 A was at Hermans Papering & White washing J helped Thomas Kill 2 hogs AM W. very fine & Clear snow going fast Elias's & Teeny Stover were here to supper Joe's came after supper Teeny stays all night 3 J took Grist & took 8 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts AM they began to cut wood in Bush PM I took Teeny & Susanna to Tennys this morning {second page} Feb 1910 Mar Susanna will stay awhile at Elias's & Joes W. very fine & cler snow going Creek high crows have been Cawing these few days 4 Boys put the smoked Pork up into Garrett & hung up the old sows Pork then they cut wood PM W. very fine Mild snow going 5 Boys cut & split wood A went to the Annual Meeting of the Ceder Grove threshing Companys Meeting at Flavius AM the Dividend was $15.00 per share they cut some feed PM W. very fine Cler & warm the snow is going sleighing is breaking up �Sunday 6 at home J went to Benj'ns & A went to Joe's PM W. Cloudy Mild a little cler at times distant thunder at times pretty heavy after dark a slight shower 7 A helped wash AM they cut wood PM W. froze last night Cold NW wind Clear 8 A Ironed J went to JD's AM the Cut wood PM W. a few inches snow last night & AM thawed PM Uriah Drudges were here PM 9 Boys sawed wood AM J & A went to Neilsons sale PM W. clear fine cold wind 10 Boys cut wood J took 13 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 25 cts per doz PM W. Clear cold Air sleighing gone good Wheeling not many old drifts 11 Boys cut wood AM Benj'ns Man helped they both went to J Collins sale PM W. very fine & clear Cold air Joe brought Susanna home today 12 Boys cut wood & helped clean house W. fine & Clear sharp frost last night thawing in the sun I walked to Benj'ns PM Joe & Anne Called this evening Sunday 13 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat part of 22C by Br C Visitors after Mar 1910 Service Hermans Henry's & Henry Boyers to dinner Benj'ns were here all PM & Daniels Called a few Minutes PM W. Mild Cloudy AM Cleared up PM Colder with strong NW wind tonight 14 A helped wash AM he went to Benj'ns Sawing Bee PM J Chored AM he took a grist Chop PM W. very Cold & very strong NW wind last night & all day going down some this evening 15 A Ironed AM he went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM J took 13 sheep & lambs to M Barkeys to get dressed he went to Beanes Br sale on 5th Con Pickering PM he bought 4 shoat Pigs @ $3.85 each Mary & Children were here all PM Elias was here to supper too W. Cler Cold not much wind 16 A went to Toronto Herman came & went with him they took 13 Carcasses Mutton left it at Ed Lewis's he was not there did not sell but they sold the skins @ $1.40 & 3 pr Chickens @ 16 cts per lb David Grove was here got 80 Bus seed Oats @ 50 W. very fine but Cold NW wind pretty strong �17 Boys cut wood awhile then A went to Flavius to a Meeting of Shareholders of our threshing Machine there was a Party there offered to Buy it but it was decided not to sell it they both went to Jesse Cober's sale PM Joseph Gaymans were here to supper W. fine Cler cold air 18 Boys Chored & rendered the Mutton tallow AM they cut wood PM W. fine clear AM freezing every night thawing in the sun 19 A worked in bush J took grist Chop AM then he worked in bush too I walked to Joes PM W. Mild cloudy at times thawing fast roads drying off fast. {second page} Mar 1910 Sunday 20 at home J & A went to Henry's to dinner Br S's Lydia & Bertha were here to dinner W. heavy showers last night some thunder drizzly rain this Morning Clered up fine & mild Cooler this evening 21 A helped wash AM they cut wood PM W. frost last night Clear thawing today 22 Boys Chored J took grist Chop I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM & to Elias's PM W. fine warm rather cloudy we also Called at Flavius he was taken with a touch of Pneumonia last night is in bed 23 J took cream then went to Herman's left Horse Major there & walked home Benj'n helped J & A dress 4 Pigs PM Fanny helped too Herman Came this evening he is going to Toronto with A in the Morning I went to see Flavius this Morning he is about the same he is a little better this evening W. Air from EAst fine & warm 24 A & Herman went to Toronto 4 Pigs 445 bs 46 lbs Tallow 6 1/2 cts per lb J split wood in bush AM helped in house & raked door yard PM I walked to Elias's AM & to Flavius PM he is a little better W. fine warm Cler Good Friday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St John part of 12 C by Br C we had a few Visitors from Waterloo Thomas's brought them David Sydney & Nathaniel Martin & their wives Daniels & David Groves were here to dinner Henry's Called awhile PM W. a very fine Cler warm day Cool air from NW. Mar 1910 April �25 J took cream A went to Markham on Bycicle AM they Chored & Cut some feed PM W. fine & warm Cool Air from NW I walked to Flavius PM he is sitting up at times Easter Sunday 27 at home all day J & A took Susanna to David Groves & they went to Daniels to dinner W. Cold NW wind pretty strong PM turned to East PM Easter Monday 28 A helped Nancy wash then they Cleaned Seed grain A took Chop to Davids PM I & Nancy went to Flavius PM he is getting better W. a lovely warm spring day strong W wind Calm this evening 29 Boys drew off pine roots at Flavius's AM A drew roots & J fixed tile drain PM W. quite warm looks like rain 30 Boys drew off stumps J went to Mrs Rainys sale near Boxgrove PM W. warm cloudy Misty al day slight shower AM 31 J Plowed headland behind Cider house A fixed a drain that was stopped they began to sow Oats in field East of dam PM W. strong W wind not very Cold April 1 Boys nearly finished sowing field East of dam they leave a strip for Potatoes W. fine Clear Cool wind from west sharp white frost last night 2 A rolled both newly seeded fields NW & NE corner fields they are fairly good J finished field East of dam I went to Ceder Grove AM got Horse Major shod all round W. a very fine day there are Hundreds of suckers caught in the little Rouge but we have not got any yet there have been some Caught in the Petticoat {second page} April 1910 Sunday 3 at home all day J & A walked down to the new railroad they are getting on very well they expect to have the Cars running by Christmas W. Clear strong East wind all day pretty Cool 4 Boys Chored awhile A helped wash they started in field north of Meeting house about 10 AM they got it about half sowed with Oats w. Cloudy slight rain about 70 {symbol for degrees} AM very dark & Misty towards evening �5 Boys finished field north of Meeting house & sowed about half of field behind barn with Mixed grain W. Cloudy Misty Cleared up about 10 AM fine & Clear & warm PM Cloudy tonight I was not well all PM have pain in my side or groin 6 Boys worked at seeding I have been nearly sick all day Cloudy Misty 7 I had a very bad night we put Mustard on my side it is getting some better had no Appetite I feel some better this evening W. very strong Cool NW wind all day 8 Boys worked in fallow at Flavius AM they worked at the Seeding PM W. slight frost last night 9 Boys finished seeding I had a pretty bad night some hard spells of Pain sent for Dr last evening he said I should put on Turpentine it relieved me some he came today & gave me some Pills he said it was Colic W. strong NW wind clear Henry Called & left Willis he stays all night Sunday 10 A & Nancy went to meeting at Hebron Davids brought Susanna home she staid here too Daniels were here to dinner Joe & Anne Called this evening. Flavius whole family Herman's & Davids Called PM MN called too I feel pretty well but I am weak have not much Pain W. Clear fine but Cold wind 11 A helped wash AM he Clipped Colt for J McCreight PM J took grist Chop AM W. Cloudy AM Flurries of soft snow & rain thawed as it fell our tub is about half full it has been empty a long time 12 Boys worked at fallow W. Clear Cool Br N's Lizzie was here PM & to supper sharp frost last night 13 Boys worked at fallow got it finished JD's were here to dinner W fine Clear I am some better but I am weak 14 A rolled AM he trimmed Raspberry bushes in back garden PM J Pulled out pine roots that Willard Degeer Blowed out yesterday he Blowed out the two Big ones East of young Ceder Swamp & the Beech tree back of Meeting sheds W. very fine & warm Cool air 15 Boys finishd rolling & took the Brush out of back garden & put dung onto the Berry Bushes w. Cool East wind Herman Called PM 16 A Made garden J harrowed root ground AM he helped in garden PM W. Cool East wind quite strong PM �Sunday 17 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. East wind pretty strong drizzly rain AM pretty heavy at times PM Calm this evening not raining at bedtime it freshened up our creek it was pretty low 18 A Cobbled Boots J got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM they were at Flavius working in PM things are beginning to grow fine the Fall wheat looks very well. {second page} April 1910 19 A helped wash AM J took some Chop W. rain off & on all day pretty heavy PM Creek running quite fresh not Cold 20 J took cream in Thomas's place A Chored they cut stove wood out of Beech tree back of Meeting sheds PM W. partly Clear drizzly this evening Dr Called Susanna is not so well 21 A pulled down old board fence along Pickering Townline we intend to put up wire fence on the trees J took grist to Davids AM he & Thomas went to Manwells dipping suckers PM they caught 8 & bought a few more W. fine Cool air 22 Boys pulled out the Posts with the horses & drew home the boards W. very & clear I & Nancy made a fine lot of soft soap Susanna is worse we Called the Dr he came this evening he says it is the result of an Ulcerated Tooth that she had pulled a few weeks ago 23 Boys drew home the Posts from the Townline J sorted apples A Cleaned their Kitchen PM W. slight shower AM another this evening Joe & Anne Called this evening Sunday 24 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner Joe & Anne to supper W. Mild heavy rain last night some more today no heavy Cloudy some Misty 25 J helped wash AM he & Thomas went dipping suckers at Manwells PM Caught 12 the Rouge is quite high A worked at his Bureau W. showry a very heavy rain about 10 AM our creek is coming up & the bush is turned green 26 A helped scrub Hebron Meeting house J took some Chop AM they Chored PM Daniels & Davids were here to dinner W. a very heavy rain last night some thunder April 1910 May �Our Creek was quite full this morning but the Rouge was higher than it has been since 1878 the Ceder Grove Bridge is wrecked & perhaps some more 27 Boys helped Clean house Benj'n's Fanny & her girl Amy Mayberry helped too W. fine Cler cool air from NW 28 Boys Chored Henry's were here awhile PM Willis stays all night Boys Caught 25 suckers in the Petticoat last evening one in our field they are away again this evening W. slight frost last night Cler today 29 A took Willis home then went to David Groves to dinner he got 5 bags Potatoes J Chored W. cloudy cool began to rain towards noon rain off & on all PM they got about 2 doz suckers last evening W. 30 J took cream A Mended Harness AM they banked wire fence PM & drew away west lane fence north of barn W. Cool cler Anne & Esther Barkey wee here awhile PM Mare Queen was taken sick this evening sent for Jim Armstrong he Came but she was better he says her Teeth are bad he will Call & file them next week May 1 at home Thomas & whole family were here to dinner W. Cler drizzly off & on all day Susanna had a bad night is some better today 2 J helped wash A dug Post holes between showers Flavius' Fanny & Amelia were here PM helping to Clean our Cook house PM W. Cloudy some showers AM raining PM a very heavy rain PM some heavy thunder the creek is fully as high as it was last week 3 A went Mushroom hunting AM he got a fine lot J Chored A went dipping with Thomas PM got none W. drizzle at times Clear tonight Cool {second page} May 1910 4 Boys dug Post holes I went to Ceder Grove AM my left knee is very lame these few days W. fine Cler Cool wind from north Ascension day 5 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St John 21 C by Bishop Paul Martin Herman's Lydia & Harvey & Frank Martin Ramer were here to dinner Daniels & Davids Groves Called PM Russell Grove was here to dinner too W. very fine Cler Cold N wind not �strong A & Flavius Caught 25 suckers above our creek this evening we got near 100 in Petticoat this spring so far 6 Boys dug Post holes W. Clear Cool air I have lame Knee & back I cannot get around very well Thomas's Esther helps the boys 2 days in the week she is here today she took Susanna to Flavius's AM brought her home PM with Horse Major 7 Boys worked at putting in Posts J went to Markham AM we heard today that our good and Gracious King Edward the 7th died last night at 11:45 W. very fine & cler Sunday 8 All went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 C by Br C & C Burkholder Lords Supper was Celebrated Edward Moyer's MN's & Enos Nighswanders David & Peter Lucinda Reesor & Lizzie Burkholder were here to dinner Amelia & Ernie & Carl Called this evening Henry's Called PM w. rather cloudy a slight shower about noon fine PM 9 A Chored AM J helped wash they ganged Mangel ground South of Orchard PM W. fine Cler Cool NW wind PM 10 Flavius Fanny & Amelia & Benj'ns Fanny & Amy Mayberry were here house cleaning A helped then worked on Mangel ground they sowed some PM W. Cool slight squaal PM Matt Burkholder Called awhile AM May 1910 11 Boys put wire on lane fence north of bush they worked on Mangel ground PM Benj'ns Fanny was here awhile PM putting up curtains in our room PM Teenie Stover & Elias A{cut off} were here to dinner W. Clear Cool NW wind Herman's Came with WH Trans horse Rob the Ranter to stay all night 12 Boys worked on Mangel ground J took Chop PM he took 11 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts per doz W. Cold NW wind all day Clear I am not very strong yet but I feel well enough but am very weak 13 Boys worked at Mangel ground J sowed the last of them A ganged in Corn ground W. Clear Cool NW wind Cloudy slight drizzle at times PM Harvey & Carl Called in evening 14 A drew dung on Potatoes ground East of dam J planted Early Potatoes A dug garden PM J run the empty drill over the mangel drills PM W Cloudy Cool air I & Nancy made fine lot of soap �Whitsunday 15 at home J & A went to Henrys to dinner Elias's were here to dinner Aunt Lizzie Burkholder was here PM W. very fine & clear day Cool air white frost last night Whitmonday 16 J rolled & harrowed the Corn ground A took a fat Heifer to Locust Hill for A Boyd @ $5.75 per Cwt She Came to $44.00 he went shooting Ground hogs PM Susanna went to guilting at Johny Ramers W. Clear Cool Air 17 J sowed Silo Corn A Chored then they finished digging the garden Henry & Willis Called this morning rather Cloudy 18 Boys Plowed along new wire fence along the Pickering townline AM they dressed the Twin Calves & 2 Pigs PM J took {second page} May 1910 19 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening @ 19cts W. a slight rain this morning strong NW wind PM Cool 19 J took grist Chop Cut seed Potatoes & Chored A went to Toronto with Billy in Democrat 2 Calves @ 10 1/2 cts per lb 167 lbs 2 Pigs 227 lbs @ $12.75 Dr Called PM we sent for him I am no better he says I have Bronchitis W. fine Cler Cool air 20 J Plowed Potatoe ground A cut up old rails AM they planted Potatoes PM W. Cloudy AM began to rain about 4 PM raining yet 21 Boys Carried Apple Barrels & Boxes out of cellar Am they Chored PM Henry Called this Morning W. very fine rain last night this has been a very growing day first warm day this season Sunday 22 at home J & A went to Davids to dinner Lewis came here with them his will stay a few days Amelia & Eva & Joe & Anne were here to dinner Flavius & Fanny & the boys Came PM W. rather Cloudy & a shower after dinner Cooler 23 A went to Henry's to do some Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he hoed PM W. very foggy & Misty AM heavy shower of rain some thunder PM Daniels were here to supper Lewis Groves & Benj'ns Wilfred are here to stay all night 24 J took grist AM he plowed PM W. fine rather Cloudy at times foggy at times Russell Came & took Lewis home this evening Caught a Carp in Davids Pond about 18 in long �25 J Chored Anne was here PM W. rather Cloudy Cool 26 J took Chop & took 23 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove Flavius' Fanny & Amelia & Benj'ns Fanny & Amy Mayberry were here AM House Cleaning W. pretty Cler Cool May 1910 June 27 J Plowed back garden & Chored W. cler Cool NW wind Teenie Stover was here to supper 28 J harrowed the Corn it is Coming up fine W. very fine & Clear warm PM A Came home from Henry's he is not done yet Sunday 29 at home Benj'n & family were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy Cool some thunder Clouds went around South this evening 30 A went to Henry's to do more Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he went to Ceder Grove to get some shoes set PM. W. Cloudy Cool drizzly rain a very heavy shower PM 31 J took cream & chored John Hoover & his sister Sally Brillinger were here to dinner W. pretty Cloudy quite Cool June 1 J sorted Apples he took some to B Dillers he will try to sell them to the Railroad Builders W. Cloudy Cool a little drizzly at times Br in law Enos Hoover Called awhile PM 2 J took cream & Chored we had a Call from Noah Brownsberger PM Flavius brought him Henry & A took away a Beef Ringer that Henry bought off us @ 5 1/2 per Cwt W. rather cloudy Cool a little drizzly 3 J sorted apples & went to Ceder Grove he took some more to B Dillers for the Railway men I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's AM I am pretty weak yet but I am not sick W. Cler Cool 4 J took cream AM he Chored PM I went to Joe's PM W. fine Cler Cool Joe & Anne Called this evening Sunday 5 I Nancy & A went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 14 C by Levi Grove Henry's & Davids were here to dinner & Daniels to supper w. Cloudy began to drizzle about 9 AM drizzly all day {second page} �June 1910 6 A went to Henrys to work at Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he brought load of rubbish out of Flavius fallow for summer wood PM W. partly Cler AM Cloudy PM 7 J took load Chop AM he Chored PM I & Nancy went awhile to Joe's PM W. very fine & Cler Cool NW wind 8 J grubbed Mangel with seeder AM he Cultivated Corn PM I went to Johny Reesors for Butter PM W. very fine & warm Susanna & Thomas's Martha went to Markham AM with our horse Major 9 J & A worked around drawing gravel from Arthur Reesor's on 11th Con Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here to dinner Willis was here too Henry's went to Toronto & left him here till they come home they went on Trolleys W. fine Cler 10 J drew gravel A filled Am then he took Nancy to Daniels Enos is very sick does not expect to get better. I am not better yet but am up & around heard this morning that Elias's had a Boy Baby born this morning all well W. very fine & Cler lovely June weather 11 A went to Davids to draw stones for to fix his dam J took Nancy to Elias's to see the little boy they are quite smart J got Horse Major shod AM W. Cloudy AM rain from East PM Sunday 12 at home had a call from Mr & Mrs H Wilson & Mrs Wamen of Markham awhile PM W. rather Cloudy AM very fine & Cler PM 13 A helped wash J took grist Cho AM J scuffled Mangels A topped some thistles W. very fine & warm warmest day so far 14 Boys worked at Wire fence along front lane Am J & Nancy went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers {page is out of place - Dec 1909 - already transcribed elsewhere} {pages out of order - Dec 1909 - already transcribed elsewhere} {pages out of order - Dec 1909 - already transcribed elsewhere} {pages out of order - Jan 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} {pages out of order - Feb 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} {pages out of order - Feb 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} �{pages out of order - Mar 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} {pages out of order - Mar 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} {pages out of order - Apr 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} {pages out of order - April 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} {pages out of order - May 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} {pages out of order - May/June 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} awhile his wife has been sick is better they went to Henry's to supper W. very warm 15 Boys hoed some Mangels J took grist Chop PM they put up our Mail Box at end of lane we have Free Delivery now our Beef ring opened today I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile AM to see the Baby Boy they were quite smart W. very very warm 17 A Pointed up the Bricks on north side of old Kitchen J scuffled Potatoes & patched Kitchen roof I took Susanna to Joe's and left her there W. very very warm a very fine shower about 5 PM some pretty heavy thunder & very heavy rain filled our pond Creek running lively 18 Boys Chored A went to W Trans J went to Ceder Grove then he brought Susanna home PM W. not quite so warm Sunday 19 J & A went to Hermans to dinner I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner W. very very warm but a fine Breeze 20 J helped wash then they hoed Mangels A got Thomas's Grubber awhile this evening & Grubbed the Corn W. Cler & very very warm 21 Boys hoed Mangels & Topped thistles I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very very warm Clouded up this evening 22 Boys Cut thistles & hoed Mangels w. very very warm Henry & Willis Called awhile this evening 23 Boys hoed Mangels W. very very warm Cler 24 Boys finished hoeing Mangels W. fine & Cool Esther Grove & Lewis were here to supper {second page} �June 1910 25 J took grist Chop & Grubbed Potatoes & Mangels A Chored AM he went to Arther PM I went to Elias's PM W pretty warm fine Breeze Sunday 26 at home Joe & Anne were here to dinner W. fine Cler Cool Breeze from East 27 A helped wash AM J grubbed Mangels they both scuffled Corn PM W. cloudy Mostly all AM some drizzly rain PM 28 A Scuffled Corn J & Nancy went to Markham & went to Daniels to dinner Adeline has been sick is better Enos is very sick yet W. Cler fine Cool Breeze 29 A took 4 hogs 1040 lb to Markham to Boyd @ $8.80 per Cwt J hoed Potatoes they cut some hay in Meadow PM I took Susanna to Patching Bee at Johny Reesor's & brought home PM I & Nancy went to Elias PM little Frank is not very well W. Cler warm, Cool Breeze 30 Boys hoed Corn & J Tedded hay PM Levi Groves brought Moses Weber & wife & Deacon Levi Martin & wife from Waterloo they gave us a nice long Call PM A went to Funeral of Mrs Burrows at the 11th Con PM Herman's Lydia & Frank were here to dinner Harvey was here too but he went to Benj'ns to dinner W. rather Cloudy quite warm July 1 Boys hoed Corn & raked & cocked hay PM w. Cloudy calm & close smokey PM I went to Elias's PM the children are getting better they were not well 2 Boys put Paris Green on Potatoes AM they drew in 4 loads hay PM W. very very Close & Sultry Cloudy & smokey at times there are Bush fires in the north I went to Johny Reesors & to Elias's PM July 1910 Sunday 3 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J he did not feel very well remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 22nd C by Br C Christian Burkholder & MN were here to dinner w. very very warm but a fine little Breeze Cool wind from NW this evening 4 A helped wash AM they finished drawing in the hay that was on Cocks three loads PM A went to Unionville on Bycicle after supper for repairs for Tedder W. very fine Cool day 5 they Cut last of meadows & raked & cocked what was cut yesterday they went to Locust Hill after supper the Butter factory was Burned down this AM they went to see what we will do with our Cream I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. pretty warm �6 Boys raked & cocked last of hay in the Meadow they drew in 4 loads PM I took Susanna to Benj'ns AM brought here home PM W. very fine quite warm the Butter factory will be running again in about 2 weeks if all goes well. 7 A took load gravel to Butter factory AM J hoed Corn they both hoed PM W. a very fine shower this morning Some more showers went around PM 8 Boys hoed corn awhile then took in 2 loads hay AM & 5 loads PM which is the last except rakings A went to see how Enos Ramers after supper & J raked Meadow stubble after supper w. pretty warm fine Breeze 9 Boys hoed & Cultivated Corn J raked last of Meadow & they brought it in Henry's Called PM W. very warm 85 deg at noon. {second page} July 1910 Sunday July 10 at home Elias's were here to dinner with their family they Call their Baby Boy Wilbur Benjamin Flavius & family were all PM W. pretty Cloudy very warm thunder clouds going around 11 J helped Nancy wash AM A hoed Corn J Cultivated Corn PM A went to D sewells helping to lay the Foundation for a barn PM W. Cooler but still warm there was a heavy rain up towards Altona yesterday 12 A got Mares Jenny & Queen shod AM J took grist Chop AM they Chored moved Horse Power & fixed road along dam to Wheat field gate & hoed in Corn PM I & Nancy went to Joes for a Basket of Cherries AM W. rather Cloudy a fine shower PM looks like More 13 A helped to rebuild the Butter factory J took Susanna to Henry's left here there then he Cut some hay in swales & Cut thistles in Pasture field w. fine Cool Breeze from NW very fine rain last night 14 J finished scuffling Mangels & raked up some swale hay A cut thistles in pasture field AM he went to D Sewell's barn raising PM W. Cler pretty warm but fine Breeze Herman made his last round with his horse today 15 Boys finished Cutting thistles in the Pasture field then they took in the swale hay & J raked some rakings at Thomas's we are getting some from him W. quite warm sultry & Close towards evening I went to Elias's this morning I am very lame my right hip this PM �16 Boys Chored J took grist Chop AM Some parts of Binder AM July 1910 they began to Plow in Meadow AM W. fine heavy rain Early this evening some thunder it rained quite hard at times fine & Cool PM Sunday 17 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner Henry brought Susanna home AM then J brought her to Flavius & they staid for dinner too W. very fine & Cool A was there for dinner too JH Ramer's & Caroline Lehman Came to stay all night 18 Boys Plowed in Meadow they helped to wash & Churn butter after supper W. a very fine day Cool Breeze 19 Boys Plowed AM they began to Cut Wheat PM it is a very good crop by appearance Mary & her hired girl & all the Children were here today Picking raspberries in our garden Hermans Harvey & CArl were here to dinner W. a very fine day warm sun but nice air 20 Boys finished cutting & shocking wheat Elias helped to shock W. very fine warm 21 Boys Plowed I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove 10 doz Eggs 19cts 16 lbs Butter 18c ts Mary & & her children & hired girl were here Picking Berries & Herman's were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy slight shower at noon thunder in the south west this evening 22 Boys plowed AM they cut the Barley south of bush PM I went to Ceder Grove after dinner then I & Nancy went to see Aunt Lizzie Burkholder awhile PM W. pretty heavy thunder & fine shower of rain last night warm today Cloudy 23 Boys Plowed then they Cut Barley on the Knoll W. warm Cloudy Sunday 24 we started to go to Benj'ns we went too Benj'n Came PM W. quite warm {second page} July 1910 a very fine & heavy shower about 5 oclock a good & soaking rain some thunder 25 A set up wheat shocks & helped us wash after 3 PM J harrowed the sod W. Clear a strong NW wind warm A went to Markham after supper for some Wire fence �26 Boys laid down the Barley shocks south of bush & drew in one load of Wheat AM Benj'n & his 2 men with team & they drew in 6 loads of Wheat & 5 of Barley off the Knoll PM W. warm sun & Cool Breeze a few drops of rain PM but Clear again 27 Benj'n & 2 Men & team helped draw in AM they drew in 3 big loads barley south of bush & 6 loads of Wheat till noon then they went to Benj'n & drew in Peas till after 2 PM when a storm of rain & hail stopped them there was some heavy thunder the old James Lawson barn on 3rd Con Pickering was burned there was heavy hail here but no damage 28 A helped Benj'n draw dung AM they all came down PM & drew in 12 loads Wheat Saml Brownsberger & Lizzie were here to dinner Br inlaw Enos's Called PM W. fine Cler warm sun cool Air 29 they drew in last of Our Wheat loads making 30 loads off 12 acres then they all went to Benj'ns & drew in till a shower stopped them about 1/2 past 4 PM distant thunder nice little shower 30 Boys helped Benj'n draw in Wheat W. very fine cler Cool NW wind Sunday 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 3 C by C Gayman Hermans Harvey Russell & Lewis Grove were here to dinner W. a very lovely day Cool air from North Aug 1910 August 1 Boys Helped Benj'n finish drawing in Wheat then began Cutting Oats I & Nancy went to Herman's to dinner there Called at C Burkholder's about 2 hours his wife is quite Poorly thresh went to Henry's & staid all night 2 We Came home AM Willis Cae with us he stays a few days Boys cut grain it was a little drizzly at times yesterday today it was fine & cler quite warm PM 3 Boys & Benj'n & his Man finished Cutting the last of the grain till about 4 PM then they went home & J Cut the spring wheat W. cler warm Cloudy PM a slight shower at bedtime Br C brought David Martin & wife from Pennsylvania for a Call PM 4 Boys drew dung with 4 waggons AM & 3 PM Boys helped all day & Flavius AM they drew on Knoll & on Meadow ground Teenie Stover was here to day W. a very stormy night heavy rain heavy thunder & lightning James Dimmas barn was struck & burned it struck an ash tree & fence Post in �our back lane heard today that Dr Robinson was found lying dead in his house he died of a Paralytic Stroke 5 Boys helped Benj'n draw dung AM they helped Flavius draw dung PM W. Cool I & Nancy went awhile to Joes AM Esther & Lewis Called PM Lewis staying over night 6 Boys helped Benj'n Cut Oats with Binder & team W. cloudy AM Cler PM Cool Air I went to Ceder Grove this Morning & brought home grist from Mill Sunday 7 I & Nancy went to Joe's to see the boy born about 4 AM all well staid to dinner. {second page} Aug 1910 J & A went to Henry's to dinner Frank Grove Came to stay a few days W. fine Cool air AM warm PM a little Cloudy 8 A helped Benj'n thresh J & Elias drew in 3 loads Mixed grain & Oats & J fixed up things ready to thresh tomorrow I asked some hands to help thresh W. partly Cloudy 9 threshed with our Syndicate Machine 12 acres fall Wheat (Dawson) about 550 Bus 8 acres Barley about 200 Bus 1 load Mixed Peas & Oats about Bus 1 load Pine Oats about Bus W. rather cloudy PM slight drizzle at times a fine shower after dark some distant thunder Joseph Groves brought M{illegible} & wife & Winger & wife from Indiana for a Call PM I & Nancy went to Joes PM their Baby is not very well Esther was here today & took Frank home Henry's Called awhile PM 10 J helped Flavius thresh AM & Bob Milroys PM A spread dung I took Susanna to Joes this morning the Baby is very sick Adeline & Ben Stover's wife were here to dinner we heard the Baby died about 11 AM I & Nancy went down again PM Anne is doing pretty well A & J & Benj'n are digging a grave for the baby this evening W. warm rather cloudy through the day a thunder shower went around PM 11 A helped J McCreight thresh AM & Alick Milroy PM J took Chop & then he ganged on Knoll we Buried Anne's Baby at 4 PM (no service) W. very fine warm sun but fine Breeze August 1910 12 Boys helped Benj'n draw in AM then Benj'n helped boys draw in 21 loads mixed grain PM W. Cler warm fine PM �13 Boys drew in 11 loads Mixed grain AM Benj'n helped then they helped Benj'n PM I & Nancy went awhile to see Anne PM she is doing well W. warm rather Cloudy at times Sunday 14 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner J A & Susanna went to Daniels to dinner Frank & Ada went to JD's with us then we brought them home to supper W. warm rather Cloudy 15 Benj'n helped boys with team they finished our Harvest took in 14 loads till about 3 PM then they went to Benj'n I went to Davids & brought Susanna home AM I got very tired W. quite warm slight rain this evening a little distant thunder heard this evening that Jacob Diller was badly hurt today he lost his balance on a beam & jumped into the Mow where the fork was sticking upright in the grain it entered his body & he is badly torn 16 Boys helped Benj'n Finish drawing in I went to JD's this morning to see Jacob he is badly hurt is in bed W. quite warm cloudy all PM a slight rain this evening 17 Boys harrowed & Disced sod W. cloudy & dull nearly all day drizzly rain at times 18 Boys Ganged & harrowed on Knoll & on sod W. a fine shower last night some thunder dull & cloudy Cleared up fine toward evening warm {second page} Aug 1910 I & Nancy went awhile to Joe's AM Anne is quite smart I took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts PM 19 Boys ganged on Knoll got it finished W. quite warm I went to see how Jacob Diller is he is pretty bad yet they will let nobody in to see him W. very fine 20 Boys finished drawing dung on sod took in last of rakings big load J took Susanna to Dr Daly at Dunbarton she is not very well I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile PM Alma is sick W fine Cler pretty warm fine Breeze Sunday 21 at home Johny Ramer's & Ethel Scott Herman & family & Amelia & Eva were here to dinner Ernie & Carl came PM J & A went to Henrys after supper W. a very fine day Eliass Alma is quite sick A went down this Morning & again PM she is no better �22 A & Carl ganged in field north of Meeting house J Chored & got gan Plow fixed & hoed Mangels W. a fine thunder shower before Breakfast cloudy nearly all day warm J went to Elias's Alma is some better 23 A & Carl ganged J Chored & hoed Mangels & took grist chop with Major I & Nancy went to Elias's Alma is in bed yet but doing pretty well Br C's brought Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse & wife & Widow Hansberger from Cayuga for a Call PM W. Cloudy very warm sultry 24 J & Carl finished ganging field east of dam. A finished spreading dung AM then he & Carl ganged south of bush J hoed Mangels PM I & Nancy went to Daniels Enos is poorly W. dull Misty AM some Cler PM very warm 25 Boys ganged in field behind Cider house J took grist PM I took Susanna to Elias's this morning brought her home PM Alma is a little better is fast in bed yet W. very warm a strong west wind quite strong at times PM 26 Boys nearly finished ganging behind Cider house I went to JD's this morning Jacob is about the same I & Nancy went to Elias's PM Alma is some better W. quite Cool a strong wind all AM gone down this evening slight shower last night 27 A grubbed the sod for Wheat J Disked the Knoll W very fine clear I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron. All passed off well Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Gaymn Sermon on St Mat 18C by C Burkholder Benj'n & Johny Drudge were here to dinner Henry's & Davids called awhile P.M W. a very fine day a little cloudy at times 29 A harrowed the ground that was ganged J brought home some Pine roots & then he harrowed too J took Susanna to Elias's & went to Ceder Grove AM brought her home PM. W. very very fine & cler 30 A began sowing Wheat 1 Bus per Acre then he will cross it with another Bush J took cream then he hoed Mangels {second page} Aug Sept 1910 �I & Nancy went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner he is not well he has been Bleeding at the nose frequently the last few weeks he does not look well but is up & around W. Cool East wind looks like rain 31 A finished sowing Wheat 13 acres the Knoll & 8 acres across Creek J Cleaned water furrows & brought home load wood W. a fine shower AM some heavy thunder AM one very heavy Clap Sept 1 J rolled where he had ganged A helped Elias's thresh AM they Chored PM W. very fine & clear Fanny Lehman was here to dinner 2 J took cream then he helped Benj'n draw dung A helped too with team W. very fine day 3 Boys drew dung on field behind Cider house Benj'n helped alos Mayberry & Sherman March helped AM with team Henry's were here to supper W. pretty warm AM a few showers W. pretty warm AM a few showers PM some thunder Sunday 4 at home Elias's were here to dinner with their Baby Boy Wilbur Benjamin he is growing fine Joe's were here & Abraham Rittenhouse also to dinner Amelia & Eva came here PM W. a very fine day 5 Boys cleaned wheat J took 2 grists to Davids a good many are getting seed Wheat off us @ 1.05 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius' awhile PM W. showry AM & drizzly Cloudy all PM. Sept 1910 6 J helped Nancy wash J boiled some sweet apples sugar & water A helped NB's thresh till about 3 PM J helped A spread dung till evening AB's Lizzie was here to supper W. a very heavy rain Early this Morning some thunder dam half full Cloudy AM Cleared up PM warm 7 Boys began Plowing in Wheat stubble W. very fine Clear 8 A & Herman Plowed J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM & then he & A Plowed & Herman spread dung PM he will spread again tomorrow W. quite warm 9 Herman finished spreading dung till noon then he went home A finished drawing dung then he Plowed in Wheat stubble & J Discked behind Cider house I walked to Elias's AM W. clear & quite Cool NW wind 10 A Plowed J finished Discking behind Cider house then he Plowed too W. Cler Cool this morning fine today �Sunday 11 at home Flavius' Fanny & Eva Joe & Anne were here to dinner w. very fine & Clear 12 Boys Plowed J helped wash till 900 I went to Joes AM & took grist PM W quite warm showers went around PM Cool wind from north this evening 13 Boys nearly finished Plowing wheat stubble I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Henry's PM Sarah has Typhoid fever is in bed pretty sick W. quite Cool Clear North wind 14 Boys dug Potatoes Carl helped a very good crop I went to Ceder Grove AM got Horse Major shod all around {second page} Sept 1910 I went to Elias's PM Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Called PM J Plowed headlands in Wheat stubble this morning W. fine Cler quite Cool this Morning 15 A Plowed south of bush J brought load of Pine roots from Flavius & load of wood of wood from bush AM he helped A Hoover fix Corn Binder PM & started cutting some feed Corn it runs well W. very fine & Clear we Called Dr Dale of Dunbarton to Come to see Nancy's foot & eg it has been swelling of late he thinks he can help it A helped Alick Milroy thresh AM 16 J & A Plowed south of bush W. Clear 17 Boys finished Plowing south of bush then drew in some feed Corn J went to Peter's driving house raining I brought Amelia at noon to help Nancy A took grist Chop W. very fine day Sunday 18 at home J & A went to Henry's PM Sarah is doing very well W. cloudy 19 A helped Thomas fill Silo till 3 PM J Cut our Corn then we began to fill about 4 PM got on very well W. clear 20 Finished Cutting Corn till after 9 oclock silo about full then A helped Petty's J began single Plowing behind Cider house W. fine Clear Uriah Drudges brought Pre John Kurts & Deacn Daniel Burkholder from Pennsylvania for a Call PM Daniels were here to supper Joes Called this evening 21 A helped Benj'n fill then they went to Johny Bean's J ganged behind Cider house. Sept 1910 �I went to Ceder Grove PM w. Cler fine 22 J ganged A helped J Bear fill silo awhile then he ganged too W. sharp white frost last night very fine today I took Eggs 14 doz to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts AM 23 A helped fill silo at Johny Bear's & than at Courtneys J Plowed awhile East of Dam I & Nancy went to Henry's to Dinner Sarah is up again W. rather Cloudy looks like rain Willis came with us he stays till Sunday 24 J Plowed A got Mares shod then he Plowed too W. cloudy slight drizzle of rain nearly all day I & Willis went to Joes PM Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon on St Mat 26 & 27 C by C Gayman & Br C Lords supper was Celebrated Abraham Lehman was here to dinner W. a little Cloudy this Morning but fine day 26 Boys Plowed J helped to wash this morning W. rather Cloudy Mild 27 Boys Plowed between showers J took load Oats & got them Chopped PM This my 74th Birthday w Mild drizzly AM some heavy showers PM Some distant thunder 28 J Plowed A helped Flavius fill silo then they moved to NB's I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler fine 29 J Plowed A helped NB fill silo AM then he Plowed PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine Herman was here to dinner yesterday. 30 A helped fill silo at Scotts & G Dimmas J Plowed {second page} Sept Oct 1910 I & Nancy went to David Groves to dinner W. very fine & warm Oct 1 Boys finished Plowing field East of Dam AM A helped A Dimma fill silo & J took grist Chop PM Carl took Susanna to Dr Dale's AM with our Horse & Buggy W. a heavy thunder storm last night after 1000 no Damage near here but it was heavy not much rain Cler today but a very strong NW wind. Cool �Sunday 2 I & Nancy started to got to Benj'ns AM but Wilfred Met us & told us that they had Company then we turned back Elias's were here all PM W. very fine A & Susanna were in meeting at Altona 3 A was at Dimma's filling silo AM J took Cream then he drew Mangels Elias Ross Stover Mart & Joe Barkey pulled them today J helped wash after he Came home he & A drew Mangels with 2 Waggons PM 13 loads W. very fine Cler 4 A helped Arthur Reesor fill silo J drew in Mangels 5 loads & one feed Corn W. Cloudy slight drizzle at times AM some pretty heavy shower's PM & More this evening 5 A Plowed AM he went to J Dimmas Barn raising PM J took cream then he Plowed J brought Anne AM she helped Nancy J took her home after supper W. Cloudy drizzly a few heavy showers pretty warm 6 Boys Chored Thomas's brought John Martin & wife from Lancaster Penn for a good Call PM W. rain rain fine & drizzly all day Cool raining yet at bedtime 7 A & J went to Markham Mary & the Children were here all day W. a very fine day Thomas Diller's called this evening Oct 1910 8 J took Cream then he & A drew Mangels J went to Jacob Hoover's sale on 9th Con Markham PM A drew in last of Mangels PM We Called up Dr Dales PM he says Nancy's leg & foot are doing well but she Must keep quiet I also got some Medicine he says My Heart is affected & I Must Keep quiet W a sharp white frost last night fine today Sunday 9 at home Benj'n & family Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner A went to Daniels to dinner W. Cloudy at times pretty Cold NW wind PM 10 A Picked winter Apples J washed AM then he Picked Apples too W very fine & Clear 11 Boys Plowed A brought grist Chop this morning they drew in all the feed Corn this evening AB's Lizzie & Martha Stover Called PM W. very fine 12 Boys Plowed awhile went to Selby's sale near Herman's PM J brought a Cow home that he bought off Herman @ $30.00 we intend to fatten her W. Cool fine & Cler Lydia & Bertha Called PM 13 Boys Plowed AM J took grist Chop & Picked Apples PM A Plowed PM W. sharp frost last night Ice thick as window glass Cler today Cold N wind �14 Boys Plowed AM Picked apples PM W. Cloudy 15 Boys Plowed AM A helped Henry's Pick Potatoes PM J Plowed PM W. Cloudy at times AM fine Cler warm PM Sunday 16 at home Hermans & Flavius's were here to dinner W. very fine Cler day Boys & Esther went to Benj'ns this evening Esther is here every day now 17 A Plowed J helped wash then he Plowed too they finished the sod till noon then A helped W Taylor fill silo J took grist Chop Susanna went with him & they went to Ceder Grove to the store {second page} Oct 1910 W. very very fine Cler day 18 A helped W Taylor fill silo J drew home stove wood from old bush AM they Picked apples PM Anne was here today sewing w. very very fine Cler 19 Boys picked Apples Anne was here sewing I took home Frank Ada & Mary Mary's Children they were here today W. very fine Cler day David Grove's Called this evening 20 Boys Chored AM A drew stone off Corn ground J took grist Chop & got Horses Chief & Billy shod PM W. warm cler slight shower PM 21 A took 12 bags Cider Apples to Lapps & left them J brought some Pine roots AM he Cultivated Corn stubble PM A brought load gravel from Collins Pit PM W. Cler Cold East wind pretty strong PM 22 Boys drew dung on west part of field behind Cider house W. fine shower last night Clear AM Cloudy Cool PM some drizzle this evening Joe & Anne Called this evening Anne was here PM sewing Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St John 4th C by Joseph Wismer from Clinton Joseph Groves Henry's & Mart Ramer & Adeline were here to dinner W. rather drizzly this Morning fine Cler PM Cool wind from NW 24 A Plowed in Corn Stubble J took crocks & a Cider Barrel to Lapps AM he Plowed too PM W. cloudy Mild sharp white frost this Morning �25 Boys Plowed AM Herman Came AM he Killed & dressed a Calf of his own he & Flavius helped Boys dress 8 of our Pigs & Picked 10 Roosters PM W. Cloudy fine shower last night fine Cler PM Cloudy AM Oct 1910 Nov 26 J brought home Sauce from Lapps AM he Plowed PM A & Herman went to Toronto with our horse Billy & Herman's horse 8 Pigs average 17 lbs @ $10.75 per Cwt Herman's calf 105 lbs @ 11 Roosters 14 cts per lb W. pretty Cler drizzly rain this evening 27 Boys Chored AM A helped W Taylor thresh PM W. some rain last night drizzly at times Am mostly Cler PM strong NW wind Calm tonight this is the 53 anniversary of our wedding day and I have never regretted it Esther went home this Morning she & Martha Johny's Lucinda & Ethel Scott go to Waterloo tomorrow 28 A helped Taylor thresh J Plowed W Cler some squaals a heavy squaal of soft snow at noon all thawed Nancy's foof is doing pretty well I think I am some better too 29 Boys Plowed then they helped Thomas thresh an hour before noon Henry & Willis Called awhile AM J took grist Chop PM W sharp white frost last night a thick Ice Sunday 30 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Br C's to dinner J A & Susanna went to Thomas Dillers to dinner W. Clear Cold rain & SW wind Thanksgiving day 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove Sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C Herman & family were here to dinner Joe & Anne were here to supper w. very very fine & Clear Nov 1 A helped J Beane thresh for Benj'n J ganged behind Cider house A ganged too W. fine Cler pretty Cold AM Milder PM we heard that Enos Ramer died at 600 this Morning J & A went up after supper 2 A drew stones off fields J brought Anne she helped to sew today J Picked Cider Apples PM W. Cler {second page} Nov 1910 Esther Came again she was on a visit to Waterloo with Martha Lucinda & Ethel Scott �3 A Susanna & Esther went to Funeral of Enos Ramer J got Barrel of Cider Made AM he Chored PM W Clear Sharp Air Dr Called to see me today he say I am doing pretty well 4 A helped JD's thresh J took grist to Davids AM he brought 500 tiles from Pettys PM W. Cler sharp frost last night Cold NW all day thawed in sun 5 A helped JD's thresh till near 1000 J took grist then they put winter apples into Cellar put on storm doors & Chored PM W. Clear sharp NW white frost Sunday 6 A Susanna & Esther went to Meeting at Widemans I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner J went to Flavius PM W raw Cold W wind squaals of snow at times pretty heavy after dark 7 A helped Elias's thresh from 1000 AM till about 3 PM then he helped Johny Reesor's till night J took Cream then went to Daniels to dinner & brought home 4 Roosters @$1.00 each I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM w. Cler Sharp air about 2 in snow on the ground the air did not thaw much till towards evening mostly gone now 8 A helped Johny Reesor thresh J J took grist Chop AM he helped Benj'n Kill a Pig PM W. partly Cler sharp air frost last night 9 A helped Johny Reesor thresh till about 10 AM J took cream J Susanna & Esther went to see the steam shovel working on the CNR at Thomas Diller's Cut A brought 600 lbs Coal at Locust Hill to fire the threshing Engine W. Cloudy drizzly rain at times nearly all day Nov 1910 10 Boys Chored W. drizzly rain about all day Mild 11 A took 5 bags Wheat to Whitevale & brought home 17 Paper bags Flour & went by Locust Hill & got 600 stove Coal AM he helped Benj'n thresh after 3 PM J got horse Chief shod on front feet & got 5 bags grain Chopped for Cows AM he Chored PM W. frost last night partly Cler today some snow flurries 12 A helped Benj'n thresh till after 4 PM J took cream & Chored W. fine & Clear Sunday 13 at home Henry's were here to dinner & supper Flavius & Amelia & Eva were here all PM W. soft snow nearly all AM Cler PM Mild 14 Threshed got done about 1/2 past 3 PM Oats did not turn out very well they were badly threshed with hail when they were in head W. partly Cler mild �15 A went to Plowing Bee at J Dimmas J took grist Chop & Chored W. Clear AM rather Cloudy PM Cool air Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here to dinner 16 A took grist then he helped Flavius Kill 2 Pigs J Chored they put in some tiles in field behind Cider house PM W. Cloudy rain NW wind 17 Boys put in Tiles I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner W Cler some frost last night raw west wind 18 Boys drew off stones AM they put in tiles PM I & Nancy went to Flavius's to dinner W. partly Cler flurries of soft snow PM 19 Boys Clipped a Pony for Benj'ns Wilfred AM Henry & Willis Came then they went to see the Railroad Willis stays all night W. cold raw air Sunday 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he went to Dr Dales he does not feel well remarks by C Burkholders sermon on St Mat part of 12 C by Br C C Burkholder's MN & Daniels were here to dinner George Cobers was {second page} Nov 1910 here to supper W. Dull cloudy not very Cold 21 A helped wash J chored then they set the Horsepower & carried over a lot of Corn I & Nancy & Susanna went to David Ramer's to a Venison dinner (it was splendid) W. Cloudy all day drizzly sprinkling rain PM the Trains are tooting & running lively on the CNR that is the Construction trains 22 Boys filled drain & Chored A helped Bob Milroy thresh PM J took grist PM W. very fine & cler sharp air white frost 23 Boys Jacked up driving house abou 6 in I & Nancy went to Benj'n to dinner W White frost this morning Cloudy drizzly rain this evening 24 Boys raked back dooryard AM they cleaned drain Mouths PM W. fine & Cler Joe & Anne Called this evening Susanna went to Flavius with our Horse Major 25 J & Susanna went to Dr Dale AM A took grist they Chored PM W. cloudy slight drizzle PM mild J is not very well Dr gave him some medicine he also brought some more for me I am still pretty weak �26 A Chored Am he helped James McCreight thresh PM J & Susanna & Esther went to Funeral of Saml Barkey of Mongolia he died very sudden on Wednesday evening was buried at Widemans W. partly Clear sharp NW Wind Sunday 27 at home J & A went to Henry's to dinner Aunt Lizzy Burkholder & Amelia were here PM Ernie & Carl Called little while W. partly Clear Cold NE air 28 A helped Flavius thresh till about 3 PM J & Esther went to A G Burkholders Funeral (Uncle Danl's son) he was Buried at Widemans they Just went to the house W. Cloudy East wind AM sleet & drizzly rain PM turned to snow this evening 29 A went to Thomas's to help thresh the Packing flowed out they didnt thresh J brought 1950 lb Coal from Locust Hill AM with sleigh. Nov 1910 Dec W. mild Cloudy about 8 in snow last night a little snow falling all day good sleighing 30 A helped Thomas's thresh all day J brought about a ton of Coal PM W. Mild Cloudy a little snow in the Air nearly all day Dec 1 J brought load Coal & J brought some gravel for hens PM W. Clear Cold N wind flurry 2 A helped Henry fix Pig pen he stays all night J Chored W. quite Cold 14 deg above Zero this morning 3 A came home after dinner then he went to Johnny Reesor's for butter & to Joes for bread J Chored & took grist W. partly Cler Milder Sunday 4 at home J went to Dr Dales AM Elias' were here to dinner W. Clear sharp 5 J helped wash A chored & sorted the hens he Picked out about 36 that we intend to sell he got horse Billy shod PM W. quite Cold clear Russell Groves was here to supper Sent for Jim Armstrong this evening horse Chief's not well Jim says he is a little out of condition 6 Boys Chored W. quite Cold 6 deg below this morning. Cler N East air 7 J took Chop AM A mended Harness AM he went to Markham PM W. Milder some snow PM 8 Boys Picked a lot of Fowl & dressed a calf W. some milder Cool SW air �9 A went to Toronto with horse Billy & Democrat there is fair sleighing here but not to Toronto had 2 Barrels snow apples @ 3.00 per Barrel 1 Calf 104 lbs 11 cts per lb 36 Roosters & hens @ 12 per lb for the hens & 14 for the Roosters Henry's were here to dinner W. Cler quite Cold this is my Nancy's 71st Birthday 10 A helped Joe Barkeys dig a grave for Ben Stovers little girl AM {second page} Dec 1910 he & J & Esther went to Funeral PM W. Cold NE wind some snow PM Cold this evening Sunday 11 at home Joe's were here to supper W. quite Cold 12 J helped wash A took load Chop AM Susanna has been at Elias's since Tuesday she went again this Morning Elias is on the Petit Jury at General Sessions Court W. Cler quite Cold 13 A & Esther helped Benj'ns Butcher J Chored W. Cold SW wind cloudy PM damp Air 14 Boys Chored & fixed things ready for Butchering tomorrow A took cream W. milder raw damp Air PM quite Cloudy 15 Killed 2 big hogs Benj'n & Fanny & Flavius & Fanny helped. Herman & family were here too W light snow nearly all AM Cold N East wind quite Cold this evening 16 A brought 1/2 ton Oil Cake from Markham @ 36.50 per ton he also brought 1/2 ton for Benj'n Daniels & Davids were here to dinner W Cler 8 deg below this Morning 5 above at noon 17 J went to Dr Dales AM he was not at home A took cream A went to Whitevale PM W. milder about 15 above Cloudy a little snow PM Sunday 18 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St John part of 1 C by Levi Grove & C Burkholder Menno Burkholders & Matty were here to dinner W Mild Clear awhile AM Cloudy & Some squaals towards evening good sleighing but thin 19 A helped wash AM J took Susanna to Elias's then he took grist Chop they filled 2 Barrels with apples PM W. Mild partly Clear 20 Henry & Willis Came then they picked 13 Geese W. pretty Cold �21 A & Henry went to Toronto they sold Geese @ 18 cts per lb apples 3.50 per barrel Chickens 13 cts per lb a calf for Flavius @ per lb 2 Pigs for us @ $9.50 W. Cler quite Cold Dec 1910 Jan 1911 22 Boys Chored A & Nancy went to Markham PM W. Cler pretty sharp 23 Boys brought load of Pine roots AM J went to Abram Lehmans sale PM Dr Dales Came to see me PM I have heavy Cold & hard Cough he gave me some Medicine I am up & around yet but am weak W. mild Cloudy drizzly rain PM 24 Boys Chored took grist to Davids W. pretty sharp a little drizzle & some snow last night it helped the sleighing some Sunday 25 Christmas day at home J & Susanna went to Benj'ns to dinner A went to Meeting at Altona with Thomas's girls Joe Called after supper W. fine & Clear all day but very Cold 26 Boys Chored Amelia & Ernie Called AM with a sleigh load of Visitors from Indiana & Waterloo W. a few in of snow last night & AM Mild 27 had our annual Family gathering & Roast Goose all our family were here a very fine day 28 A took grist Chop & went to Ceder Grove AM J helped wash they Chored PM W. Mild a steady fall of snow from East AM about 6 in fell 29 Boys Chored AM they both went to Balsdons sale on 9th Markham PM Cloudy, Mild drizzly PM 30 A helped Move the Threshing Machine from Bert Bean's to Thomas with team AM they Could not bring the Engine so they put it into Bean's yard Herman came to stay all night W. very Cold Clear 13 below tonight 31 Boys Chored A took Chop we Called Dr Dale Nancy has La Grippe is up & around but does not feel very well W. very fine Milder good sleighing Sunday Jan 1 1911 at home A & Esther went to Meeting at Widemans Flavius & Fanny & Eva Called awhile PM W. Cloudy {second page} Jan 1911 �AM very foggy & thawing some PM light drizzle at times PM 2 J & A took 15 hogs in 2 sleighs to Markham @ $7.00 per Cwt W. foggy & misty nearly all day thawing fast Cooler this evening 3 A drew dung on back Orchard J helped wash W. Cold flurries of snow PM Daniels Called few minutes PM Nancy some better 4 Boys Chored brought a big sow from B Diller's that J bought @ $6.50 per Cwt live weight Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here to dinner W. pretty Cold from north flurries of snow PM 5 Boys Chored A went to Markham PM W. Cler very strong W Wind all day snow drifting some 6 Boys Chored A brought home young 3 yr old Horse Colt that he bought off Benj'n @ $170.00 J went to B Dillers W. snow from East nearly all day 7 Boys put Brine on Pork & Chored J sold Mare Maggie to Menno Reesor @ $200.00 MN was here to dinner W. fine Clear Nancy doing pretty well I am none too strong yet but am thankful to say that I can eat well & sleep well Sunday 8 at home Henry's Called a few minutes PM David Reesor's & Moses Rittenhouse were here to supper W. Cloudy the sun shone a few minutes snowy towards evening strong wind 9 A helped wash then they Chored W. turning Colder very strong wind W. NW Tilman Wideman & wife came to stay all night 10 A went to Ceder Grove J went to Whitevale AM A helped draw Ice for Geo Beatty from Davids Dam PM W. Milder Pretty Clear 11 A helped Johny Reesor's Kill hogs J took Susanna to Elias's AM brought her home PM W Cloudy AM drizzly rain PM Mixed with snow tonight Jan 1911 12 A helped Isaac Reesors Kill hogs AM Henry & Willis were here to dinner W. sharp & clear a fall of wet snow last night froze hard fine sleighing A & Susanna went to Markham PM 13 A took grist AM they brought load Pine roots PM Elias's children were here today they went to Toronto W. cloudy trees covered with white frost Mild �14 Boys took load of straw to James Dimma's AM they went to Graham's south of Mart Barkeys to Bring our threshing Machine to Thomas's but took a notion to leave it there W. Cloudy Mild Sunday 15 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove Sermon on St Mat part of 13 C by C Burkholder Herman & family Russell & Lewis Grove Menno & Levi Drudge & Susie Koch were here to dinner W. Cloudy Flurries of snow Cler PM 16 Boys washed AM they chored PM W. fine & Clear very Cold 9 below Zero this morning 2 above at noon down again tonight 17 Boys brought load Pine roots AM A wet to Markham PM Frank & Ada Barkey were here to dinner W. Cler very Cold 8 below this morning 8 above this evening 18 A took cream he went looking for Rabbits PM got none J & Susanna started to go to Dr Dales AM they met him & turned back she staid at Joes J brought load roots W. 8 below this morning fine & cler today milder 20 above this evening 19 J & Susanna went to Dr Dales AM J went to Ceder Grove & A went to see the railroad Bridge at Pearses PM W. Mild cloudy all day {second page} Jan 1911 20 J went with Flavius Collecting threshing Bills A drew Pine roots AM & brought a Grist home they brought load roots PM W. Mild Cloudy all day some drizzly snow 21 A took Cream J got Horse Major shod AM Boys Chored PM W. mild some rain last night cloudy today getting Colder tonight we Called Dr Dale Susanna is not well he came Pm & gave her some Medicine Sunday 22 at home Joes were here to dinner J & A went to Henry's to dinner W. fine not very Cold 23 Boys washed & Chored Esther went home on Saturday night J went for Flavius' Amelia she is coming to stay all winter & perhaps all summer Susanna took a bad spell this evening we put her to bed W. Cloudy pretty sharp air a slight flurrie of snow last night good sleighing 24 Boys chored A fixed a Bed stead W. fine clear �25 A went to Dr for some medicine for Susanna she is some better they Chored & filled some beds PM W. cloudy air from East flurries of snow PM A lot of young folks came to our old Kitchen to sing this evening 26 A went to Toronto on Trolleys J Chored Mary & all the children were here today W. Cloudy 27 Boys Chored & Cleaned Timothy seed W slow & steady rain all AM drizzly cloudy PM Johny Reesor's Mary & Anne Gayman were here awhile PM 28 Boys Chored W. Freezing Clear strong NW wind all day more Calm tonight Sunday 29 at home A J & Amelia went to David Groves to dinner W. Clear awhile this Morning then Cloudy a slight drizzle PM thawing Jan 1911 Feb 30 Boys Chored W. a very strong NW wind last night & today getting Colder towards evening 31 Boys Chored & A took Chop they brought load Pine roots W. Cloudy sharp Ari AM heavy squaals of snow PM 2 in fell C Burkholders wife is very low hardly expected to get better Zero this Morning Feb 1 J A & Amelia helped Flavius Kill hogs W. pretty strong East wind strong PM heard today that Christian Burkholder's wife died about Midnight she will be buried on Friday at 1/2 past nine to Wideman's She had Brights disease Candlemas day 2 Boys Chored J took 6 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 26 cts per doz W. Mild Cloudy AM Clear PM getting Colder 3 A & Amelia went to Funeral of Christian Burkholder's wife Sermon by Christian Gayman & Moses Weber spoke too W. East wind strong PM Some snow AM Colder this evening 4 We heart that Br inlaw Enos Hoover was very sick A & Nancy started to go to see him they heard on the road that he was dead they went on & staid to dinner the Dr did not know what his sickness was he will be Buried on Monday he was sick only one week W. Cloudy mild Sunday 5 J A Susanna & Amelia went to Joes to dinner Thomas's & Benj'ns were here awhile PM W. nearly Zero this morning 5 above at noon Zero again this evening Clear J & A & Amelia went to Thomas's after supper �6 A & Flavius went to Enos Hoover's funeral they Just went to the house Lewis Burkholder spoke J went with Thomas's Esther to Locust Hill to Meet Br C Elizabeth she Came to get to the Funeral J walked home. {second page} Feb 1911 & Thomas & Esther took her to the Funeral W. a strong East wind began to snow about 10 Snowy & blowing very strong yet there was no Trustee Meeting at Hebron 7 Boys shoveled snow & helped wash AM J Boys shoveled snow & helped wash AM J took grist PM W. fine Cler pretty Cold A helped shovel in 11th Con South of Church there are some high snow banks 8 boys Cut some feed & Chored AM they went to Wonchs sale in Whitevale PM W. very fine Thomas's & Elizabeth Martin Called PM 9 Boys filled 4 Barrels with Apples & Picked 3 pr Roosters w. cloudy frosty AM partly Clear PM Herman's & David Groves were here to dinner 10 A went to Toronto with Thomas they hitched a horse a piece 4 Barrels apples 1 Bal Rambo's $2.00 each 2 Bals Russets $2.50 Bal Spies $3.50 they were badly struck with Hail did not look well he had 3 pr young fall Chickens 17 cts per lb W. fine J went to Markham AM Chored PM 11 Boys Chored AM A went to help shovel snow at Hebron PM W. pretty cler very fine Sunday 12 at home Meeting was at Hebron but some of us have German Measles & did not like to go to Meeting Amelia & A have them they are not sick but do not feel well Daniels were here to dinner & Flavius' whole family were here PM W. Cloudy Mild all day Herman's Called awhile but did not come in 13 A took grist AM he mended Harness & shoes PM W. wind & sleet from East Mild 14 A went to Markham PM W. strong East wind drizzly sleet AM snow PM pretty Cold 15 A went with Thomas to take the cream there are some drifts on the north & south roads W. East wind last night & today not as Cold A sorted apples PM �16 A helped shovel snow on 11th Co AM J took 7 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts PM W East wind Cloudy AM some cler PM 17 Boys Chored W NW wind slight drizzle of rain at times thawing a little we called Dr Dales he Came this evening Susanna is not so well Joe's Called this evening 18 Boys cut big second growth Elm East of dam they are Cutting it into stovewood W Mild thawing a little fine Cler PM Susanna is not so well Sunday 19 at home Benj'ns were all here to dinner Elias's were all here to supper W. Cler sharp Air from North 20 Boys helped wash AM they cut wood & hung up Pork to smoke PM W. sharp Cler 21 A went to Markham AM J Chored Henry's were here to dinner Willis stays Herman was here to dinner too W. Zero this Morning Cold north wind Milder this evening 22 Boys Chored then A started after early dinner & brought Lawyer AF Wilson of Markham & he drew up my last Will & Testament & I Provided for my Dear wife & family & hope the Good God may Bless them A took Mr Wilson home this evening W. strong NW wind & some squaals of snow a little snow last night 23 A split Elm wood J & Willis took grist PM W sharp air from W pretty Cold thawing in the sun PM 24 J took Willis home & went to Kurst's Sale on 7th Con Pickering A Chored & Mended my Bridle W. pretty strong NW wind partly Cler Still good sleighing 25 J took cream A trimmed trees in old orchard AM they both went to Cloughtons sale on the old John Mapes farm PM W. Cler warm thawing Sunday 26 at home J A & Amelia started to go to Herman's began to drizzle they Came back & went to Elias's to dinner Cloudy drizzly at times 27 J helped wash AM A took grist they Chored PM W. NWest wind flurries of snow at time Colder 28 Boys trimmed trees in Old orchard W. Cold PM West wind Cler sleighing about gone March 1st 1911 Killed Big Pig Weighed 381 lbs Flavius Benj'n & Anne helped W. strong NW wind Flurries of dry snow at times not very Cold �2 A took some Sausage & hams to Ceder Grove & to Markham @ 14 cts per lb AM he went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM {second page} Mar 1911 J took Eggs & some sausages & Ham to Ceder Grove PM W Cold NW wind strong Calm tonight 3 Boys Chored AM they went to Roachs sale near Cherrywood PM J bought a fine cutter @ $16.50 Daniels were here to dinner W. fine Cler sharp NW wind some sleighs running but the roads are tough 4 Boys trimmed trees Susanna & Amelia went to Elias's & to Joe's awhile PM W. Clear some squaals of snow atimes Cold NW wind Sunday 5 at home Flavius & family Elias & family were here to dinner Henry's Came right after dinner W. Cold East wind some squaals of snow 6 Boys helped wash AM A drew load of wood from B Dillers for Sherman March PM J went to Hermans this morning & bought a cow @ $30.00 & 5 Bus Wheat he brought her home W. Clear Cold NE wind a few inches of snow last night sleighing fair 7 J took Nancy to M Barkey's this morning his wife was hurt in an upset on Sunday evening she had a rib broken & one cracked she is in bad pain but the Dr says she can sit up before long A took grist AM they both went to Pherrills sale on 11th Con PM Herman was here to dinner W fine Clear raw East wind 8 J & A cut some trees for wood in Old bush AM A went to A Milroys sawing Bee PM J took Nancy to Benj'ns awhile PM Wilfred is not well W. very fine thawing 9 Boys worked in bush AM A went to Markham PM J helped take a 2 yr old heifer pat way for Herman he bought her W. Cloudy mild hardly any sleighs running thawing fast 10 A helped shovel out Townline along Thomas's bush J Chored A went to Alick Milroys sawing PM J brought home Chop PM W. Clear strong NW wind getting Colder this evening 11 A helped Flavius saw wood AM J trimmed in Orchard they both trimmed PM W. Cler some frost last night cold East wind �Mar 1911 Sunday 12 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by Br C Henry's were here to dinner Joe's were here PMW. some rain & some thunder last night & More or less all AM & awhile PM (not heavy) quite Cool NW wind 13 Boys trimmed apple Brush for stove wood & Dressed a calf PM W. Clear 14 J took Calf to Locust Hill & shipped it to Ed Lewis's then he trimmed Raspberry bushes A went to threshing Machine Meeting at Flavius's AM the Dividend was $12.00 each he went to N Burkholder's sawing Bee PM W. fine Cler frost last night sun thawing today 15 Boys Cleaned Timothy seed & Chored AM they had a sawing Bee PM 5 saws running Henry & Willis were here too w. Cloudy awhile this morning Cleared up strong NW wind quite strong PM getting Colder 16 A went to Henry's to help him to split wood J split wood in the bush AM he took 18 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 20 cts W. very strong NW wind last night & all day Clear 2 below Zero this morning 12 above this evening the wind seems going down this evening 17 A split wood in bush AM he went to Joe Dillers PM J went to Johny Ramers AM he Chored PM Mary & children were here PM Davids Called few minutes PM W. Milder squaals of snow PM nearly an inch fell 18 J went to Willie Raymonds in ol Clarke Hollow AM & bought 7 fine Pigs few Months old @ $19.00 he Chored PM A Chored & went to Widow Milroys sawing Bee PM W. Cler Sharp the sun thawing the snow I forgot to say that A brought 12 Cwt of Pea Coal from Locust Hill AM at $6.00 per {illegible} Flavius Fanny Eva & Carl were here PM {second page} Mar 1911 Sunday 19 at home Thomas's girls were here awhile AM Joe's Called PM A & Amelia went to Funeral of Solomon Reesor he died on Friday Morning W. Cloudy & partly Clear some heavy squaals of snow PM Mild �20 J helped wash AM a took 5 hogs 940 lbs to Markham @ $6.75 per Cwt he split wood in bush PM J went to FM Reesor's sale at Locust Hill PM he bought 6 fine big dining room Chairs @ 35 cts each w. Cler strong West wind getting Colder this evening 21 Boys Cleaned seed Oats & exchanged some with Flavius J took grist to Davids & got Horse Chief shod on hind feet W. Cloudy sharp Air it is freezing at night & thawing in day times there is hardly any snow to be seen Susanna is sick we Called Dr Dales he says she is all out of order he gave her some Medicine 22 J went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner then he went to a sale on the Old Joe Brown farm A Chored Esther & Russell were here to dinner A rubbed the Pork with Mustard & Put it in the garret W. Cloudy drizzly AM cleared up strong W wind PM getting Cold 23 Boys cut up a lot of rubbish in Woodshed AM J took grist & 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 18 cts PM A Chored we Called Dr Dales he Came Susanna is not better she Keeps her bed W. Cler strong Cold NW wind 24 Boys worked in bush AM J took grist & A began Painting West Kitchen floor PM W. Cler Cold air from N Susanna no better 25 Boys trimmed Plum trees & Grape vines AM A painted awhile at Kitchen floor J went to get some more Paint PM W. fine Cler Sunday 26 at home JD's were here to dinner Aunt Lizzy Burkholder was here at dinner Flavius's & Eva & M Barkeys were here PM W. Cloudy Mild A & Amelia went to Herman's to dinner Susanna not so well Mar 1911 April 27 Boys pulled off old wall paper in the West Cookhouse or summer Kitchen J went to Ceder Grove AM for some new paper & they put some of it on PM W. Cloudy drizzly rain all day it rained a lot last night 28 J helped wash A went to Markham to Meet Dentist AM they finished papering Kitchen PM W. strong West wind all day Cold A finished Painting Kitchen floor PM 29 A took 5 Pigs 970 lbs to Locust Hill @ $6.60 per Cwt AM J took Cream they Chored PM W. squaals of soft snow AM Colder PM �30 Boys cleaned seed grain Carl helped till about 3 PM W soft snow all AM & a little drizzle PM not Cold thawing some 31 Boys sawed pine roots behind barn for Engine W. Clear, Cold W wind sun thawing Daniels were here to dinner Herman Came to stay all night April 1 J took Cream Willis came with him he stays all night A helped bring Machine from A Grahams they cut up rubbish PM Anne was here awhile PM W. Cold W wind few squaals of snow Sunday 2 at home Henry's & Joe's were here to dinner Amelia was at Benj'ns to dinner W. clear Cold 12 deg above this Morning North wind 3 J helped wash A got Mare Queen shod on front feet & brought home load Pine roots from Flavius AM they drew roots with 2 teams PM W. Cler Cold East wind froze hard last night 4 A sawed wood with Buck saw J is not well W. strong East wind drizzly rain PM 5 A chored J is not well we Called Dr Dale he has not Come yet W. partly Cler some squaals of rain quite mild 6 A Chored & took Eggs to Ceder Grove 18 doz @ 16 cts Dr Came he gave J some Medicine he says he will soon get better W. Cloudy some slight squaals getting warmer {second page} April 1911 Amelia was to a Carpet rag Bee at Daniel Ramers 7 A sawed Plum trees & rubbish J is not very well yet Herman came to stay all night he is helping Oscar Wilson to overhaul the Machine at Thomas's W. fine clear 8 A took grist AM he trimmed Raspberry bushes PM J is some better I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron PM W. partly clear C Burkholder Came to stay all night frost last night Sunday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he did not feel well remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Burkholder Enos Nighswander's were here to dinner W. frost last night fine clear today �10 A sowed Timothy seed on Wheat on Knoll AM he helped Benj'n cut wood PM J helped wash AM he took Herman's hores to be shod at Ceder Grove PM Herman is at Thomass overhauling the Machine W. sharp frost last night fine Clear today 11 J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM we cleaned our Kitchen AM put down new Oilcloth PM W. steady Cool East wind all day frost last night 12 Boys Chored drove Abes colt in double Harness PM they intend to hitch him up but it began to rain about 3 PM East wind all day did not rain Much Teenie Stover was here to dinner Herman Came stay all night 13 Boys Chored J & Nancy went awhile to David Groves PM Esther is not well she is a little better W East wind not strong slight drizzle this evening Good Friday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 27 C by Br C Daniels & Willis were here to dinner Henry's were at Albert Reesor's Benj'n & family Flavius Fanny Eva & Carl were here PM Joseph Grove's brought Israel Weber & wife & Daniel Cressman & wife for a good Call PM April 1911 W mild drizzly rain heavy at times all AM very fine & clear PM 15 J took Chop A put dung round the Raspberrie bushes AM A went to Markham with Benj'n PM W. Cler a strong NW wind Herman's Harvey Came to stay all night Easter Sunday 16 at home Ernie Carl & Harvey were here to dinner W. fine clear Cold NW wind Easter Monday at home Br inlaw Simon Hoovers & Alberts were here to dinner J A & Albert went to Maxwells to fish PM they caught 20 Aaron Rittenhouse & wife here PM W. Cler Cold NW wind frost last night Henry's Called awhile PM 18 J helped wash AM A carried the apples out of cellar AM they Chored & Cut feed PM Alma & Frank Barkey were here to dinner Henry & Willis Called PM W. frost last night fine today 19 J & Amelia helped scrub meeting house AM A split Engine wood J & Nancy went to Markham PM A Chored W. some East wind Cler frost last night 20 Boys began seeding below garden to East Corner of Orchard with mixed grain then began in field East of dam with Mixed grain W. Cler, Cold Air �21 Boys worked at seeding W. Cool East air slight drizzly rain AM didnt amount to much Herman's Harvey Came to stay all night 22 Boys worked at seeding W. Cler Cool air from East Alma Frank & Ada Barkey Came to supper & they stay all night Sunday 23 at home Amelia Ernie & Carl went to Meeting at Wideman's Elias's & Br inlaw Jesse Hoover were here to dinner A & J went to Henry's after supper W. mostly Cler sharp air from NW 24 Boys worked at seeding the ground works very well W. Clear Cool air from north 25 Boys worked at seeding I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner Called awhile at Joe's W. very fine & clear pretty warm 26 Boys finished seeding they have some to harrow & roll yet I & Nancy went to Br N's Lizzy to dinner W. very fine & clear warm 27 Boys finished harrowing & rolling I & Susanna took 16 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 15 cts W. very fine warm & Cler {second page} April 1911 May 28 A helped Benj'n all day with team at seeding J rolled new meadow behind barn AM he took grist Chop PM I went to Elias's PM W. Clear warm 29 Boys harrowed part of wheat on Knoll & sowed barley on it it needs rain they dug garden PM Hermans Lydia & Harvey & little Frank were here today Herman was here to dinner too he was at Thomas's fixing Machine W. very fine Clear warm the buds are Coming on the trees Sunday 30 A & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner Adeline has been sick is up again Daniel has Blood Poisoning in his finger he Pricked it with a thistle or sliver & it swelled up to his shoulder he is in bed but is getting better they Called at JH Ramers he has Grippe W. drizzly rain last night foggy at times today drizzly rain at times warm & growing time May 1 A helped wash J took grist Chop AM they helped Clean house PM W. drizzly light rain AM very heavy showers at times PM Creek running lively it had been very low �2 Boys helped clean house AM dressed calf cut up wood in shed W. cold NW wind froze some last night 3 J took cream he took calf along & shipped it to Ed Lewis's AM they Chored PM A took grist Chop AM W. sharp frost last night froze Ice fine & clear all day N wind Cool 4 J & Susanna went to Dr Dales AM A raked door yard & they both ganged root ground behind Cider house PM W. Clear Cool air from north froze pretty hard last night 5 Boys ganged & harrowed root ground I went to Johny Reesors for Butter PM W. very fine & warm J took cream A ganged then they both harrowed A went to U Drudges raising PM May 1911 J leveled the Corn ground by drawing a Plank over it & standing on it PM W. a very fine warm spring day Sunday 7 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 3C by C Gayman no visitors Benj'n & family Franky Grove & a few boys were here PM W. a lovely growing spring day A went to Henrys after supper on his Bycicle 8 Boys worked on root ground I & Nancy went to Henrys to dinner I got very tired W. a very fine Cler day quite warm the trees are coming into leaf very fast 9 J took Chop AM they both worked on root ground A dug garden & they set out some Prune trees this morning I & Nancy went to Joe's awhile PM then I went to Ceder Grove W. fine 10 Boys sowed Mangels & Plante 5 drills Early Potatoes south of Calf Pasture little May Barkey & Baby Wilbur were here Elias's were in Markham Herman was here to dinner with his Horse W Cloudy Cooler some drizzly rain PM 11 Boys sowed Mangels & Silo corn behind Cider house W. very warm very strong W wind PM A shower went around north after supper 12 A Put dung around Plum trees that he planted & finished making garden J & Nancy went to Daniels he is weak yet but is doing fairly well W. very strong W Wind Cooler this evening I brought Anne to help sew PM �13 Boys Chored AM A & Flavius went to shear Daniel Ramer's sheep PM J drew some stove wood into shed PM W. fine Clear & Cool I & Nancy went to Benj'ns awhile PM Vera has the measles there are a great Many Cases through the Country Sunday 14 I & Nancy kept house J A & Susanna went to Henry's to dinner (Amelia & her Brother's went to Daniels to dinner Daniel is doing well W very fine Cler day Cool air {second page} May 1911 15 A Plowed back garden J helped wash AM they Planted late Potatoes PM they fixed floor of front Kitche stoop this evening W pretty warm rather cloudy PM sprinkles of rain at times 16 Boys went to Henry's this Morning to go Trout fishing on 7th Pickering Henry went with them awhile he Caught one small Trout J & A got a fine Mess of Chubs W. fine rain last night mostly Cloudy today drizzles of rain off & on fine steady rain this evening 17 J took grist Chop A helped at house cleaning Herman was here to dinner with his hores W Cloudy at times fine growing weather 18 A went looking for Mushrooms this Morning he got a lot J Chored Henry's Came to dinner they brought a big Eel that Henry Caught in A Lehmans Pond last night nearly 3 feet long then we had a fine dinner of Mushrooms & Salmon & Eel W. some thunder & fine rain last night Cloudy at times today & very very warm warmest day so far J took 24 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove@ 16 cts per doz 19 J & A went fishing to Dead water with hooks caught about 40 fine Catfish Mostly larger ones J harrowed Corn PM A skinned fish & Painted stoop floor W. quite warm yet little Cooler 20 A took grist Chop J took Susanna to David Grove's AM they fixed swingate at Creek on Townline & Chored PM W very very warm Thunder Clouds going around this evening Sunday 21 at home Elias's were here to dinner A & Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans W. very very warm very heavy thunder north & west last night some rain here Jacob Smiths barn at Almira was burned & all his horses & Cattle & a lot of grain 22 J helped wash AM A drove his Colt awhile with harness on they over hauled fence on north side of old Orchard PM W. quite warm yet it seems cooler this evening �23 J went to Daniels to Castrate his lambs A took grist Oats AM they fixed fence & Chored PM W. a heavy thunder storm through the night some rain quite warm today Cooler this evening it seems cleared up May 1911 June went to Markham with horse Major AM W. very fine & clear a pleasant day 31 A worked at Cemetery at Arthur Milroys J finished scuffling Mangels AM he brought load gravel PM W. Cool AM fine shower PM some thunder very fine shower Henry & Willis Called this morning for Potatoes June 1 A drew gravel J Chored W. very strong NW wind quite Cool Calm this evening 2 A drew gravel he got horses shod PM J Chored W. very fine day rather Cloudy 3 A built wall at Benj'ns J Grubbed Corn with seeder AM he took some Chop & went to Ceder Grove PM I went with him W. very fine day Whit Sunday 4 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Gayman sermon on by C Burkholder Daniels & C Gayman & wife were here to dinner Willis was here too he stays all night W. Air from East a little stronger PM began to rain at bedtime Whit Monday 5 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner Susanna went along to Br C's J & A went with Henry's & J Burkholder's to Lake fishing they didnt get many W. partly cloudysome rain & thunder after 4 PM a fine shower lst night 6 J took cream A helped wash AM they both helped Benj'n move straw into shed PM W. East wind Cool showry nearly all day 7 J took Chop A worked at Benj'ns AM they thinned Mangels Flavius & Carl Benj'n his Man Sherman March helped PM W. very fine Cler Lydia & Harvey & little Frank were here to dinner 8 Boys finished thinning Mangels the same ones helped I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner W. fine Clear 9 Boys topped Thistles W. fine a few thunder showers wet around this evening not very heavy a slight shower 10 A took cream & Chored J & Flavius went to Toronto on an Automobile �{second page} {appears to be a page or two missing} May 1911 24 A went for Mushrooms got a fine lot they Chored PM W. very fine & cool strong W wind PM Ascension day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid at home to attend to the Baker remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mark 16 C by Abraham Rittenhouse Freeman Rittenhouse spoke too W. very fine lovely day David Groves Henry Boyer Henry Steckly from Waterloo were here to dinner & Pre Abraham Rittenhouse & wife and Thomas's Called PM Martin Ramer was here to dinner too 26 I went to yearly Conference at Hebron all Passed reasonably well MN was here to dinner there was Meeting at 3 PM Tobias Martin & Joseph Gingricks spoke also Freeman Rittenhouse Frank Houses & wife & Barbara Johnston Freeman Rittenhouse & Christian Rittenhouse were here to supper Albert Reesor brought Deacon Menno Shants & Deacon Levi Martin PM Joseph Gingrich & for a Call after supper W. very fine Cler A took a load of them to Johny Reesor's 27 J Grubbed corn with seeder A Pointed wall north of horse stable door B Diller & wife brought Sol Horner & wife from Cayuga to supper W. Cler Cool air Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron sermon on St luke 22 C by C Gayma & on Luke 23C by Br C Lords Sacrament was Celebrated no visitors after service Jake & Anne Diller were here to supper Flavius & family were here this evening W. very very warm some Cooler this evening 29 J helped wash & Chored A drew 4 loads gravel from Collins Pit into barnyard W. Cler fine & Cool some wind from north 30 A worked at Cementing at Alex Milroys J scuffed Mangels they are coming fine Susanna & Amelia June 1911 W slight shower AM very warm today a very heavy thunder storm & fine rain after 9 O' this evening some heavy Claps of thunder it looks like a fire to N East we Just now hear it was Fred Hornshaws barn on 6th Con Pickering �Sunday 11 A Susanna & Amelia went to JD's to dinner J went to Henry's I & Nancy went to Thomas's to dinner W. very very warm a heavy shower & some thunder about 5 PM some Cooler this evening 12 Boys drew gravel with one waggon on 11th Con W Cloudy at times very heavy short shower PM Nancy & Amelia washed 13 Boys drew gravel with 2 waggons which finished our road work AM they helped Flavius hoe Mangels PM W. cloudy at times fine & cool 14 Boys helped Flavius hoe Mangels J Came home at 3 PM & grubbed Mangels & some of Corn with seeder I took Nancy Susanna & Amelia to Elias's to a rag sewing Bee & brought them home PM W. a very fine Cool Clear day 15 A grubed Corn with Thomas's Grubber then they both Topped thistles A helped Benj'n hoe Mangels after 3 PM W. a very fine Cool Cler day 16 A helped Benj'n at Mangels all day J helped till noon then he took grist Chop & got Major & Billy shod W. very fine Cool Cler day 17 Boys both helped Henry hoe Mangels W. fine cool rather Cloudy at times Sunday 18 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans Joe & Anne were here to supper W. very fine pretty warm 19 J took 5 hogs to Locust Hill for W Shants @ $7.00 per Cwt (800 lbs) A helped wash AM they topped thistles PM W. very warm 20 Boys topped topped thistles AM J topped thistles in pasture field PM & A went to barn raising {second page} June 1911 at Davidsons on Chris Stovers place PM Noah Brownsburger were here to dinner W. fine & Cool NW wind through the day 21 A Cut Thistles AM he scuffed Corn PM J went to help shingling at Jacob Smiths new barn W. a very fine cler day �22 J scuffled Corn A hoed they also put up some wire fence back of Orchard to let the cows into the swale pasture W. very very warm some clouds went around but did not rain our Good King George the Vth was crowned today 23 A went to OAC farm excursion J Scuffled Corn W. some Cooler partly Cloudy a little rain this evening 24 A went to help at Smiths barn J took grist Chop & Chored w. partly clear fine & cool I went to Joes PM J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM Sunday 25 at home Henry's & Elias's were here to dinner Benj'ns were here PM A went to Dr Dale this Morning he has a very bad Cold W. partly cloudy not very warm 26 A helped Benj'n hoe Mangels part of today J hoed in our own mangels W. Cloudy drizzly rain at times I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM J helped wash AM 27 I & Nancy went to Benj'n to dinner Boys hoed Mangel W. very very warm thunder Clouds went around a slight shower here toward evening 28 J Grubbed Mangels & Potatoes A hoed he helped Flavius cement his cow stable floor PM Esther Louis & Frank were here to dinner Joseph Atkinson was here to dinner too W. very fine & Cool 29 A helped Flavius at Cementing J took grist Chop AM & then he Cut a lot of grass in Meadow back of barn it is not very heavy I & Susanna went to Elias's awhile PM W. very fine & Cool air 30 Boys Cut hay Am over half of meadow then they Tedded raked & Cocked some they drew in 2 loads this evening W. fine warm clear Willis came to stay all night. July 1911 July 1 Boys drew in 9 loads hay Ernie helped PM W. very very warm it was reported to be 94 some places Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 15 C by Levi Groves Pre C Burkholder & his sister Susy Hoover & Russell & Levi Grove were here to dinner Pre Levi Grove & wife were here to dinner too C Burkholder & his sister Susy Hoover here here to supper Flavius & family J & Anne were here after supper w. very very warm near the 100 mark in some places (but a very welcome Breeze from NW fine Cool Breeze �3 A A took a fat Cow & Heifer to Butcher White in Markham @ $80.00 J cut some grass then went & brought A home they drew in few loads hay PM W. very very warm the warmest day since 1854 over 100 deg in Toronto 4 Boys raked last of Meadow & drew it in they got 16 loads of the 10 acre field W. very warm yet a Cool Breeze is very welcome Mary & the children were here today Picking Currants 5 Boys cut thistles & chored I took Amelia & Susanna to Thomas's rag sewing Bee & brought them home this evening W. very warm a fine thunder shower PM some heavy thunder & a fine rain some Cooler this evening 6 A drew 4 loads Gravel from Collins into barn yard J Grubbed Mangels AM he chored PM W. quite warm yet the storm yesterday was very strong along townline west of 10 Con to Armadale it took part of roof of Freemans barn & a lot of shade trees were torn down 7 Boys drew home stove wood into wood shed W. fine & Cool, clear {second page} July 1911 8 A scuffled Corn J went to Stouffville for repairs for Binder I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine pretty warm PM A went to Stouffville this evening the repairs that J got were not the right ones Sunday 9 at home A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Altona Thomas's Martha & Esther were here to dinner W. very very warm away up in 90 deg some Breeze ( but still it is very warm thunder cloudy went around north PM 10 A helped wash J Chored W. very warm AM a heavy rain & thunder storm PM some pretty heavy Claps a regular down pour of rain the Old Pond was about empty it is near full again Cooler this evening 11 Boys Plowed sod in meadow behind barn it is soaked Thoroughly W. warm AM a heavy rain after dinner some thunder Susanna Amelia Flavius Fanny & Eva were in Toronto on Train Creek running 12 Boys Plowed Herman made his last Call with his Horse today W. very fine Clear Cool Air 13 J took Cream A cut Corners in Wheat field then they cut awhile with Binder till noon then a fine thunder shower came after dinner they Plowed PM not so very warm �14 Boys Chored awhile then finished Cutting Knoll till noon then a shower came after dinner then they Plowed awhile then Cut till supper when a heavy shower & pretty heavy thunder Came Cooler now 15 J took Cream A took grist Chop to Whitevale (David is repairing his Mill) then they finished cutting the Wheat it is a pretty fair Crop Henry's were here PM W. Cloudy at time not so warm Sunday 16 at home J A & Amelia went to Daniels to dinner W. partly cloudy a little distant thunder a very little rain at times some thunder & heavy rain tonight after bedtime. July 1911 17 J took 7 hogs 1190 lbs to Locust Hill for Shank this Morning @ $7.00 per Cwt A Plowed sod J Plowed too when he Came home Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here Picking Raspberries David Lewis came with them W. partly Cloudy quite a heavy shower PM 18 Boys finished Plowing sod Barbara Diller & her husband D Weaver from Colorado were here to supper their 2 Children were with them W. fine Cler not so warm 19 Boys finished Plowing harrowed sod & cut awhile in barley west of dam Lydia Harvey & little Frank Mary & the Children were here Picking Currants & Berries Herman made his last round with his Horse W slight shower AM pretty heavy shower this evening some thunder not so warm 20 A took Susanna to Dr Dales AM he finished Cutting Barley PM J went to Jackson Point on an Excursion from Markham w. Cler not so warm I took 12 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 17 cts 21 Boys chored & began to draw in Wheat they drew in 4 loads Daniels were here to dinner W. a little Cloudy this morning, fine & Cler today 22 Boys & Benj'n & his 2 Men Mayberry & Sherm March drew in rest of Wheat till 1/2 past 10 9 loads they raked the stubble & drew it in PM 2 loads W. very fine Cler N Wind Sunday 23 I & Nancy went to Uriah Drudges to dinner J A Susanna & Amelia went to Joes to dinner W. not so warm rather Cloudy PM a few drops of rain this evening 24 Boys drew dung on Plowed Sod Benj'n two men helped AM with team he helped too PM they got done about 4 PM Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here PM Picking Berries {second page} �July 1911 Aug W. Cool a heavy strong W wind quite strong 25 Boys helped Benj'n draw in with team w. cool with strong wind Susanna & Amelia went to Markham AM with Horse Major 26 Boys helped Benj'n AM then they all came & drew in our barley till about 4 PM W. partly Cloudy Cool Benj'ns Vera was here today Alma Frank & Ada Came to stay all night 27 J cut Mixed crop below Orchard & below bush Herman spread dung AM I took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts W. fine 28 J took grist to Whitevale then he Cut above bush A helped Thomas thresh part of the day Elias's Children were here yesterday & today W. Cler pretty warm Air from East 29 Boys helped Benj'n draw dung with team I went to Johny Reesor's for Butter & to Joe's for Bread & then to Ceder Grove AM W. pretty strong wind quite warm Sunday 30 al went to Meeting except J he staid with Amelia she has bad Cold remarks by Br C sermon St John part of 1st C by C Gayman no visitors but Mary Cullen PM Joes Called this evening W. quite warm thunder clouds went around north this evening 31 Boys drew in Mixed grain south of garden 4 loads then they cut oats East of dam W. quite warm A helped Cut weeds in gr{illegible}y and after supper I went AM to Ask a few to come & help August 1 Boys Cut about half of Mixed Peas & Oats in it E field & drew in 4 loads pure Oats Mayberry helped PM W. very very warm thunder clouds in the west this evening few drops of rain at bedtime 2 J took grist Chop to Davids then Cut grain he finished field Peas & Oats A helped Flavius thresh PM W rather cloudy at times warm Aug 1911 a slight sprinkle of rain this morning 3 threshed AM & little while PM Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here the grain is not very heavy there was a sort of blight struck the oats there are a good many light grains the fall wheat is fairly good barley good W. cloudy all AM clear awhile PM Cloudy this evening quite warm �4 J took grist Chop then they spread dung they finished Cutting the grain below Orchard PM which finishes our harvest W. quite cloudy AM fine cler PM 5 A went to Markham AM J brought Chop from Davids they drew in 4 loads Oats & J raked below garden & they drew rakings in W. very heavy dew & Mist this morning warm Cler Sunday 6 I & Nancy went to Johny Ramers to dinner J A & Susanna went to Henry's to dinner W. quite warm thunder clouds went around PM 7 Boys drew in 4 loads south of bush & 4 loads East of dam A helped wash AM J brought loads Alone & A helped unload W. Cler warm 8 I & Nancy went to Daniel Ramers to dinner called at Saml Ramer's PM then went to Joseph Groves to supper then went to Daniels to stay all night W. Cler quite warm 9 went to Delilah Hoover to dinner then Came home Q. quite warm Cool Breeze from S West the Boys & Benj'n drew in a lot of grain today A & J helped Milroys & J McCreight thresh 10 Boys helped Benj'n drew in a lot of grain W. quite warm cloudy awhile PM 11 A Grubbed in field where they will sow Wheat J raked stubble AM they finished drawing grain Benj'n helped PM I & Nancy went to Flavius at 4 PM Flavius fell out of the Mow onto the waggon rak he is pretty badly hurt but no bones broken W. fine Cool wind lovely day 12 Boys helped Benj'n drew in all day W. fine Cler {second page} Aug 1911 I got Horse Major shod all around this morning then I went to Johny Reesors for butter & to Joes for Bread for Susanna Sunday 13 at home Henry's & Joes were here to dinner Harvey Wilsons Ed Wilson Mrs Wilson & Mrs Warren Called PM in their Auto & took Nancy & I Susanna & Anne & gave us a very Pleasant Ride 5 miles around the Block a very fine day a little Cloudy at times 14 Boys helped Benj'n draw in AM A Disked & J Grubbed PM. W. quite warm Flavius is up & around again �15 A went with Waggon to help Elias draw in grain they drew in 4 loads then he came home drizzly rain stopped them he went again after dinner they drew in 8 loads, Cler some strong W wind J took cream he took grist chop PM 16 A took 8 hogs 1290 lbs to Locust Hill for Shank @ $7.35 AM J Cleaned Mangels A took grist Chop PM W. quite warm shower went around Deliliah & Peters Mary Came to stay all night 17 J took cream A harrowed J harrowed when he came home they began to ganged in NE field PM W. quite warm fine Breeze a very fine heavy shower of rain a few minutes PM 18 Boys ganged I & Susanna went to Elias's PM W. warm a heavy squaal of wind after dinnner very little rain here had a Call AM Mrs John Cober her Daughter Martha & her husband C Hisey from Kansas & her Daughter Susan Robson quite Cool this evening 19 J took Cream he brought Willis with him he stays a few days A took 4 bags grist to David's & left it there they both ganged I & Willis brought grist home with Horse Major PM W. fine Cler Cool air NW wind Sunday 20 at home Elias's were here to dinner & supper Flavius Boys & Eva were here to dinner W. fine Cler & Cool Breeze from north Aug 1911 21 Boys ganged I & Nancy & Willis went awhile to Joes PM W fine Cler Cool Breeze Henry Called & took Willis home this evening 22 Boys ganged W.quite warm thunder clouds in NW 23 A helped Benj'n Benj'n draw dung J went to Markham AM he chored PM David Groves were here to dinner W fine Cool Breeze a very little rain last night 24 Boys drew dung Benj'n & his 2 men helped with teams Elias's Man helped with team till 3 PM W. fine Cler Teenie Stover & her sister Barbara & Rachel Hilts were here to supper I took 13 dozen Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts 25 J helped Elias Thress A helped Flavius draw dung with team I went to Johny Reesor for Butter W. Cloudy all day �26 A was at Henrys all day fixing barn doors J helped Elias finish threshing till about 9 AM then he took grist Chop & Chored MN was here to dinner then we went to half yearly Conference all passed off very well W. very fine Cler Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Burkholder visitors C Burkholder & Lizzie Gibner Herman & family David Nighswander & wife Peter Nighswander & Lucinda Reesor W. Air from East Distant thunder NW & SW PM a slight little shower here 28 A helped Johny Reesor thresh J Grubbed in sod W. foggy cloudy AM fine heavy showers PM Soaked pretty well in 29 A helped Johny Reesor till after dinner then in evening J finished Grubbing & ganded in field East of dam W. fine Cler Cool N Wind Br N's Lizzie was here to dinner 30 J took 7 Pigs 1250 lbs to Locust Hill @ $7.50 for Boyd then they drew dung with 2 Waggons Ernie helped to load W. quite Cool Adeline & Emma Stover were here to dinner {second page} Sept 1911 31 Boys spread dung I & Nancy went to JH Reesors to dinner Called at Benj'n Stovers W. fine Cler Cool N East air Sept 1 A helped Flavius drew dung with team J took Grist Chop & Chored W. fine Cler cool NW wind 2 J began to gang in East end of big field A went with George Beatty to Lake Scugog to troll for Muskinonge they got none there was some rain & thunder AM ground well soaked Sunday 3 at home Elias's Children were here to dinner & supper A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Altona J & Frank Barkey went to Henry's awhile PM W. very fine Cler 4 J cut feed corn with Corn binder then he ganged north of bush A harrowed in N East field where it was ganged Abraham Raymonds were here to dinner W. fine Cler 5 Boys ganged I went to Ceder Grove PM Russell & Louis Grove came to stay all night they were at Exhibition in Toronto W. fine Clouded up PM began to rain towards evening fine steady rain raining yet bedtime �6 A ganged all day J ganged AM he began to sow Wheat PM W. very fine Clear day 7 A & Carl finished sowing Wheat then they ganged I went to Toronto I & Nancy went to Hermans their little Frank is sick getting better W. Cloudy East wind a little drizzle of rain not heavy 8 Boys ganged & A rolled big field Herman Came to stay all night I went to Ceder Grove W very fine 9 A Disked in Wheat stubble with 3 Horses A went to Benj'n at 3 PM to help fill Silo J took Chop PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very Cloudy AM Cler PM Sunday 10 at home Henry's were here to dinner Ernie & Carl with W. very fine day Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans Sept 1911 11 J Cut our silo Corn A helped Benj'n & Cou{illegible} fill then they came here about 4 PM & cut in about half of our Corn W. warm thunder showers went SW this evening slight sprinkle here warm I brought Anne PM J took her home this evening 12 finished filling silo till 1/2 past 9 then A went to Pettys he Came home about 4 J Disked in wheat stubble W. Cler quite Coo N Wind a very heavy dash of rain last night & some heavy thunder 13 J began Plowing sod in Pasture field with 2 furrow gang A harrowed Wheat stubble AM he helped Gordon Dimma fill silo PM I & Nancy went to Elias's a while PM W. fine Cler Cool N wind 14 A helped G Dimma finish silo then he & J Plowed Sod & rolled some I took grist Chop & took 10 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 21 cts PM W rather cloudy East wind 15 Boys finished Plowing & rolling sod he took in our Beets W. very fine cler pretty warm 16 A harrowed East of dam & began to Single Plow J Rolled sod W. Cler quite warm Amelia & Susanna went to Dr Dale AM Frank Barkey Came here this Morning he stays tomorrow Elias's are away visiting to John Brillinger's & others Sunday 17 at home Benj'n & family were here to dinner W. very fine warm & cler 18 Boys Plowed East of dam J took cream this Morning W. fine warm Cler 19 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Saml Hoovers to dinner then to Henry's to supper & staid all night W. Cloudy fine shower on the way going up Cler PM �20 went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers to dinner then Came home W. W fine Clear all day Cool Air 21 A helped fill Silo at Pilkeys & Arthur Reesor J Plowed & took 13 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 per doz. Herman's Lydia was here helping us W. Cler AM Cloudy & fine shower PM 22 J Plowed A was at Flavius filling Silo PM he took Lydia home tonight {second page} Sept 1911 W fine Cler I & Willis took grist Oats to Davids PM 23 J took Cream Willis went with him then he went home with Henry's Man then Boys plowed A helped at Thomas's filling silo PM Albert Reesor's brouht Henry Usher & wife & Joseph Snider & wife from Waterloo for a good Call PM I brought some pumpkins from Benj'n & went to Joe's PM W. very fine warm Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks on St Luke 22nd C by C Gayman Sermon on Luke 23 by Br C Russell & Louis Grove Flavius's Eva & AB's Lizzy were here to dinner Flavius & Fanny & the boys & Benj'n were here PM Joes were here to supper W Cloudy all day warm 25 J Plowed A helped J Beane fill silo AM he plowed too PM W. Cloudy Misty AM Cler Cooler Pm some rain last night I & Nancy went to Aunt Lizzy Burkholders awhile PM 26 J Plowed A helped wash then he went to NB to fill silo I took Chop to Davids & went to Ceder Grove AM Esther & Louis were here to dinner W. Cool Clear some rain last night 27 Boys worked in Root Cellar AM they have ordered a Gasoline Engine & they intend to set it to run the separator & the Root Pulper also the Cutting Box they Plowed PM A went about 400 to help Gordon Dimma to fill silo W. Cloudy & rainy AM Cler PM Cooler this is my 75th Birthday 28 A helped Dimmas fill AM he drew 2 loads Gravel PM J Plowed & rolled I & Nancy went to Joes this evening to stay all night Joe took Mart & Esther to Locust Hill they went to Waterloo Daniels were here to supper 29 Mary & May & the Baby were here to day I took 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts per doz took May home I & Nancy went to Joes to day all night at J was going to Toronto but he didnt go it rained last night �30 was at Joes all day W. fine AM Cloudy PM Amelia went home to say this evening so we will be without a girl for awhile Sharp frost on Thursday morning. Oct 1911 Sunday Oct 1 at home W. steady rain till after dinner some drizzle PM 2 Boys Pulled mangels AM they drew in 7 loads PM W. fine Clear 3 Boys Pulled Mangels & drew in 15 loads W East wind all day began to rain this evening Susanna went to Markham to Dentist with Major Amelia & Fanny went with her she left impression for Teeth 4 Ernie Plowed in Abes place Abe helped Flavius Cement Stable AM he helped JD's thresh PM J Picked some Apples AM he Plowed PM W. Cler very strong W winds & Gales Cooler this evening 5 J helped JD's thresh AM A Pulled Mangels then they both finished Pulling & drawing Mangels PM loads I took 9 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 23 cts this morning W. Cler Cool Air not so windy 6 Boys Chored till after 9 then went to the Markham Fair W. Cloudy this Morning began to rain slowly from East at 900 rain all day pretty fast at times they got home about 5 rainy yet 7 J went to Markham AM to bring home the gasoline Engine A Chored I went to Johny Reesors for Butter & to Joe's A helped Alick Milroys thresh PM J Chored & Picked winter apples PM Benj'ns Fanny helped up to day Machine Came this evening W. Cler fine all day Cool air Sunday 8 at home all day W. fine Clear Cool a white frost last night 9 threshed all out run very well we had a fair turnout of Mixed grain {illegible} Oats & Peas & Oats very fine day Benj'ns Fanny helped us in the house got done about 1/2 past 3 PM 10 I & Susanna went to M Dentist Barker at Markham I left Impression for 2 Teeth in lower plate Susanna got new plate A helped Flavius thresh till 1/2 past 3 PM then he helped J bring in some feed Corn J Picked winter apples W. very misty this morning cleared up very fine 11 A helped J McCreight thresh AM he brought AB's Lizzie to work for us awhile PM J Plowed W Cloudy a very light drizzle all day Daniels were here to dinner {second page} �12 A took some Chop this Morning then J Plowed out some Potatoes then A Picked J Plowed till noon A picked Potatoes J helped him finish then they got about 15 bags they are good I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM 6 1/2 doz Eggs at 25 cts W. a very fine cler day 13 A Picked Apples AM he helped Benj'n thresh PM J Plowed W. fine he Picked Apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine 14 A helped Benj finish threshing AM he Plowed PM J Plowed AM he Picked apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine slight frost last night the Trains began to run on the GNR regular on Monday Sunday 15 I & Nancy & AB's Lizzie went to M Barkeys to dinner Boys & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner J & A went to Henry's after supper w. very fine & Clear all day a little Cloudy this Morning 16 A Plowed J Picked winter apples W. very fine Cler some East wind boys brought Willis along last night to stay a few days 17 J went to Flavius to Pick Apples rain stopped them about 1000 A Picked at home W. Cloudy began to rain about 10 AM rainy yet bedtime heavy at times 18 A plowed J Picked Apples he took 4 bags Wheat to Whitevale this Morning & exchanged it for Flower Flavius helped Pick Apples PM Henry Called after dinner & took Willis home W. very fine 19 A Plowed AM Ernie Came & drove his team PM & A Made some sash for them in our shop J Picked Apples for Sauce I took 3 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts W. very very fine 20 J took 16 bags Cider Apples to Lapps AM A plowed J Plowed too PM W. very Misty AM also PM 21 A helped Thomas's thresh till after 3 PM J took some Chop then he Plowed nearly finished root field I went to Johny Reesor's for Butter & to Joe's for Bread W. Cloudy all day. Oct 1911 Nov Sunday 22 all went to meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mark part of 10 C by Br C no visitors Daniels called Benj'n & family were awhile PM W. very Misty Cler a while at noon drizzly rain at times PM 23 J took Cream & brought home sauce they Plowed all day began Plowing sod second time north of Meeting house W. Cloudy squaals of rain PM Benj'n Hooever & wife were here awhile PM Herman Came to stay all night �24 Boys Plowed Saml Brownsberger & dau Elisabeth were here to dinner W. very fine day 25 Boys Plowed I & Nancy went to Br inlaw John Hoover's to dinner then went to Enos Nighswander's to stay all night awhile to David Nighswander after supper W. fine day 26 went to Ed Myer's to dinner awhile to Levi Groves then came Called at Henry's a few minutes W. fine Cool 27 Boys Plowed every day I took 2 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts W. about an inch of snow on the ground this morning thawed this is the 54th anniversary of our wedding day & I have never had reason to regret it 28 A brought load Coal J went to Markham for a lot of rigging for the Engine & took Cream they Picked Cider Apples PM W. strong cold W wind Sunday 29 at home Br C's & Joes were here to dinner Elias & family Called PM W. fine Cold W wind Thanksgiving day 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mark part of C by Br C Daniels Davids & family & Elias's were here to dinner W. Cler raw East Wind 31 J Plowed A Nancy & Lizzie went to Funeral of David Hane at Widemans he died on Sunday W rain last night Cloudy light drizzle all day not Cold Nov 1 J took grist A Chored AM they both went to Plowing Match on 5th Con Markham PM W. Cler rain Air began to snow after supper ground White already. {second page} Nov 1911 2 Boys brought Colt home from Pearces Pasture AM they Chored PM W. Clear cold W wind about 2 in snow sun is thawing Freezing in the shade 3 A helped Bob Milroy thresh till near noon then he worked at fitting his Engine J took Chop & got Horse Chief shod AM he brought load Coal PM W. very Clear sharp air snow all gone 4 A worked at setting Engine J went to George Gates Plowing Bee on the Old Barnard farm I went to Johny Reesors for Butter & to Joes for Bread W. Milder Cler like Indian Summer a little smoky Sunday 5 at home Flavius & his Family were here this evening W. Cloudy & Mild �6 A began to draw dung rain stopped him J helped wash then they worked at setting Engine began to rain from East after 900 rained all day 7 J went to Henry's A & Susanna went to Markham AM they put apples down Cellar PM Benj'n helped W Cloudy this Morning Cleaned up strong W. wind 8 A & Ernie drew dung with 2 teams near Willow trees J took grist & went to Ceder Grove with 2 1/2 doz Eggs @ 30 cts AM he went to Sale on the Old Peters farm near Cherrywood he got table 30 cts W. fine rather Cloudy Nancy has not been very well for sometime we Called Dr Dales on Sunday she is a little better she is up & around 9 Boys put in some Tiles & Plowed in last of dung AM they A drew off stone & J made water furrows PM W. strong W wind all day 10 Boys worked at starting Engine got it running J made Cider at Lapps PM W. raw last night drizzly AM fine Cler PM at times Nancy pretty well again 11 J went to Henry's AM he brought Willis to stay awhile he took grist PM A worked at Engine he helped to cut Briars in grain and PM W. Cloudy & Clear at times Sunday 12 at home all day Benj'n was here awhile PM W. very strong W. wind last night & today rain & drizzle AM mild getting Cooler towards evening 13 J helped wash & Chore A worked in stable W. strong West wind quite Cold 14 A helped W Taylor thresh J took grist AM Chored PM Henry Called AM & took Willis home they have a Baby girl born this Morning both doing well W. rather milder began snowing heavy after supper. Nov 1911 15 Boys worked at setting Engine Cut some feed Herman Came to stay all night Joe & Anne Called this evening W. Cloudy mild about 2 in snow last night 16 Boys Chored Davids were here to dinner & Br inlaw Saml Hoover's to supper Amelia & Ernie & Carl Called this evening W. sharp air Cler snow not thawing very much 17 A worked at stable J went to Markham AM W. strong East wind snow to sleet more or less all day A clipped a horse for Pilkeys PM �18 A worked at Engine J took grist Chop & he got Butter at Johnnies & Bread at Joes W. strong wind from west all day squaals of snow at times getting some Colder Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 10 C by Levi Grove Martin Ramer was here to dinner J & A went to Henry's after supper w. Cler fine 20 J helped wash AM he made Cider PM A went to Colon Reesors AM worked at Engine PM W. Mild thawing some 21 A helped Herman Kill hogs J got Horse Billy shod AM he Chored PM W. fine clear sharp air 22 J took cream a worked at Engine Herman's & W Smith & Delilah were here to dinner Delilah & Smiths Staid for supper W. sharp Air partly clear 23 J took Lizzie home then he went to David Groves to dinner then he left the Horse at Henry's & walked to Nighswanders sale on the Old Mike farm Amy Mayberry Came to work for the Boys this winter W. Cloudy soft drizzly rain most of the day 24 A helped Dillers thresh AM he helped NB's PM J Chored & brought gravel for the hens W. few in snow & sleet last night Mild today thawing few sleighs running freezing tonight 25 A helped NB's thresh till noon J took cream AM he took grist PM Cloudy Flurries of snow Sunday 26 at home JD's were here to dinner Amelia Ernie & Carl were here PM Joe's Called awhile AM W. mild flurries of dry snow at times 27 J helped wash A filled 2 Barrels sith Vendesine Apples & they Picked 4 pr Roosters AM they Dressed a Calf & 4 Pigs PM W. very fine Hermans Harvey came to go to Toronto with A tonight 28 A & Harvey went to Toronto 4 Pigs 376 for $9.25 4 pr Roosters lbs 14 cts per lb 1 Calf 114 lb@ 11 1/2 ct 2 Barrels apples @ $1.50 W. Cloudy drizzly rain off & on the most of the day 29 Boys Chored W. strong W. wind last night & today Freezing {second page} Sold Beef to JB Reesor June 15th 1911 @ 9 ct per lb 15 lb $ 1.35 22 13 1.17 �29 15 1.35 July 6 14 1.26 13 15 1.35 20 13 1/2 1.22 27 13 1.17 Aug 3 14 1.26 10 12 1. 8 17 12 1/2 1.12 24 14 1.26 31 13.1/2 1.21 Sept 7 12 1. 8 14 14 1.26 21 15 1.35 28 12 1/2 1.12 $19.81 {Duplicate of previous pages} � 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"> Aug 29 1909 to Nov 29 1911{handwritten in pencil} 77.2.18{in pen, hand written, probably accession number} Lizard Skin </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {blank inside cover} {second page} Aug 1909 Private Journal of B B Reeor 1909 Aug 29 Sunday all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St mat 18 C by C Burkholder Daniels were here to dinner & Henry's were here to suppe W. very fine lovely day pretty Cool NW wind a very welcome & heavy rain last night 30 Boys ganged AM A helped Benj'n thresh PM Carl drove one team at gang plow PM I & Nancy washed AM Put away a lot of Corn in Jars PM W. very fine & Cler a slight frost on Sunday night no damage 31 A helped Benj'n finish threshing AM except his Wheat he ganged PM Carl helped gang AM J ganged all day I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine thunder shower going around south this evening a slight shower here at dark. September 1 J grubbed the field for Wheat A ganged behind Cider house the field is nearly finished Thomas & Alberts brought some visitors AM Bishop Jonas Martin & wife Shirk & wife Pre Zimmerman & wife & Bishop Basil Martin from Waterloo they stayed about an hour W. a cold NW wind Cler 2 J sowed the 12 acres wheat East of Pilkeys once over he will sow it over again the other way Putting on about 1 Bus each time A finished ganging behind Cider house then he ganged spring wheat stubble Mary & children were here today Anne was here too. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine Cler Br C & Paul Martins were here awhile AM 3 J sowed the wheat field the other say A took grist Chop to Whitevale AM then he harrowed behind Cider house & began to roll it I went to Ceder Grove PM J took Susanna to Benj'ns this morning & brought her home PM W. very fine pretty warm 4 A finished rolling behind Cider house J chored & brought tiles from Cherrywood W. cloudy drizzly rain at times Sunday 5 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Pre. Zimmerman & sermon on St John by Bishop James Martin both from Penn went to Henry's to dinner W. a very Cold strong NW wind slight shower last night Calm this evening 6 A rolled J drew home some stove wood AM I & Nancy washed PM I brought Anne this morning she helped to make a dress for Susanna W. very fine & clear 7 Boys dug Potatoes they are not a very good crop I & Nancy took Susanna to Henry's to stay awhile there we went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner W. very fine & clear 8 A went to Toronto on Trolley J took 13 bags Oats to Markham to get rolled AM he began to single plow south of bush PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine 9 Boys Finished plowing south of bush I & Nancy went to Br N's to dinner W. warm East air looks like rain 10 Boys Plowed on Knoll W cloudy at times I got Mare Nell shod all around AM I walked to Elias's PM 11 A Plowed J helped Elias thresh AM {second page} he plowed PM W pretty warm Cloudy Sunday 12 at home all day Ben Stover is we{illegible} at the Boy's end to dinner I & Nancy took dinner there too W. very fine & cler J & A went to Henry's this evening 13 Boys finished plowing Knoll AM they cut some feed corn PM with new Binder it works well W very warm looks like rain Daniels were here to supper they came for some crab apples I & Nancy washed AM 14 Boys began single plowing behind Cider house they shocked feed Corn PM W. very very warm 87 deg above J took 8 bags sweet apples to Lapps for sauce PM 15 A helped Taylors thresh J took grist to Whitevale then he Plowed W. a very very strong & heavy thunder storm last night & fine shower of rain there were 4 barns burned that we heard of quite warm AM Cooler tonight it was about the heaviest thunder that we ever heard 16 A helped Taylors thresh AM J Plowed they both plowed PM & cut the Flax this evening I went to Ceder Grove AM & brought the apple sauce home W. fine cler warm AM fine & Cool PM 17 Boys Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine & Cler. Cool Breeze 18 Boys Plowed AM they cut our Corn with 2 Binders PM W. very very fine & Clear Sunday 19 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner they brought Lizzy Carrette (Uncle Jacob Burkholder's Lissy) W. fine day 20 J & A Plowed AM we filled silo PM it is up within 3 feet of the top W. fine clear 21 J Plowed A helped Thomas fill silo with teams till about 3 PM then he plowed I & Nancy washed AM W. very fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept 1909 22 Boys drew dung East of Creek behind Meeting sheds I went to Ceder Grove PM W. looked like rain the wind has been East the last few days, a slight drizzle of rain at times 23 A drew dung J began plowing in field north of Meeting house A went to Flavius with team PM to help fil silo drizzly rain stopped then a pretty fine steady rain most all PM 24 J Plowed A helped Flavius fill silo AM with teams & he helped Benj'n PM with team Thomas's brought Jonas Martin's wife & Levi Weber & wife from Waterloo for a Call this morning Uriah Drudge brought Susanna home PM she has been visiting a few weeks up in Markham she is about the same W. cloudy quite a bit of drizzly rain off & on all day Herman's were here to dinnner 25 J Plowed A helped Benj'n fill silo awhile then he plowed too I went to Joes this morning I took grist Chop to Whitevale PM W rather cloudy & very very heavy rain pretty heavy thunder towards evening a great deal of water fell Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St John part of 1st C by C Gayman & on St Luke part of 23 C by Br C Lord's supper was Celebrated Henry's & C Gaymans were here to dinner Davids Called awhile PM W. Cool from north a slight drizzle this morning 27 J took cream then he plowed A & Nancy & Lizzie went to Funeral of Peter Burkholders son Albert he was buried at Widemans at 2 PM he died of Consumption W. very fine Cler This is my 73 Birthday 28 Boys nearly finished plowing field north of Meeting house the ground is well soaked I & Nancy & Susanna {second page} Oct 1909 went to Lydia & Bertha's to dinner (Br S's daughters) W. a very fine day Cloudy towards evening looks a little like rain 29 J took cream A spread dung & Plowed J Plowed too south of graveyard they finished the field north of Meeting house W. Mild cloudy drizzly at times 30 Boys plowed finished East of Creek the spring wheat stubble & Potatoes ground I & Nancy went to Markham AM W Mild very drizzly going fine & Clear Coming home I brought home the last share of the Beef The ring is closed for the season Oct 1 J took grist chop Chop to Whitevale Chored & Picked Apples J helped him PM W Cool NW wind 2 Boys drew dung below garden Benj'ns man Sherman March helped AM with team Adeline was here all day Daniel helped at Building a new shed at meeting house along the north end of Meeting house yard I & Nancy & Adeline went awhile to Elias's PM W. Cool wind from NW Cler Sunday 3 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 10 C by Levi Grove went to Ed Myers to dinner W. Cloudy squaals of light drizzle AM 4 Boys finished drawing dung AM they drew in 14 loads mangels PM M Barkey & his boys Pulled them for the 10 rows I & Nancy washed AM Susanna has been at Elias's I took her to Joe's this AM she stays over night W. very fine & Clear I & Nancy took in our Beets today we have a lot 5 A helped Taylors fill silo J took Chop to Davids (he has started his Mill again) then he drew in a load of Pumpkins & squash he drew in 5 loads Mangels PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1909 I & Nancy went to Joes to dinner W. fine & Clear I brought home Chop this evening 6 A helped Taylors finish filling silo awhile AM then he helped J draw mangels loads then spread dung below garden J began to plow I took Eggs to Ceder Grove PM 8 doz @ 27 cts W. very very lovely day 7 A spread dung J Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM I took Susanna to Br C's AM brought her home PM W. quite warm very fine & clear 8 Boys plowed awhile then they went to Markham Lizzie went with them she stays awhile at Ben Stovers W. very very fine & warm 9 J finished Plowing East of Orchard A Picked winter apples W. very very fine & Clear Sunday 10 I & Nancy went to Thomas's to dinner I took Susanna to Teenie Stover's AM I brought her home PM J went to Daniels to dinner A went to Herman's to dinner W. very fine J brought Lizzie home this evening 11 J ganged in Mangel ground A picked winter Apples AM A took grist chop to Davids PM W. Cloudy AM slow & pretty steady rain PM I & Nancy washed AM 12 Boys Plowed in Corn stubble J went to Clendennings sale near Joe Groves PM W. cloudy rather drizzly some rain a little soft snow along with rain PM 3 Boys Plowed J took 4 Barrels Jenetting apples to Ceder Grove PM Malcom takes them to Toronto W. strong SW wind sharp frost last night fine Cler & Cold today 14 Boys Picked winter apples & Plowed out a start for some Branch drains East of Orchard as south of garden C Burkholder & Johny Reesor's brought Jacob Essig & wife & Josiah Miller & wife from Elkhart Indiana to dinner W. cloudy a little drizzly PM {second page} Oct 1909 15 Boys Picked Winter apples J went to a sale on old Madill farm near Henry's PM W. not quite so cold a white frost last night milder this evening J bought a yearling Heifer for a Beef Ringer @ 18 & a 2 Bus Basket & Gal Measure @30 16 Boys Picked winter Apples W Mostly Cler & Milder a few slight squaals PM Sunday 17 at home all day Elias's were here to a Rooster stew for dinner W. very fine Cler day a Cold NW wind not very strong 18 A helped Benj'n thresh AM I helped Johny Reesor's thresh PM J Picked apples & Chored awhile AM he went to Markham PM W. cloudy drizzly rain AM partly Cler PM work has commenced on the new Railway it runs by Milnes on the Big Rouge & Pea{illegible} on the little Rouge Thomas Diller Ben Diller Beares & Collins Pettys & the ld Barnard farm it is to be a through line from Hawksbury near Ottawa to Niagara I & Nancy washed AM 19 A helped Johny Reesor thresh till abou 4 PM J Chored then Machine Came here threshed from 1/2 past 4 till 6 run well W. Cool Air from NW mostly cler Sharp frost last night 20 threshed AM got done 11 AM run very well about 1300 Bus Oats & Mixed grain & about 250 Bus last evening W. sharp white frost last night 21 A helped J McCreight thresh PM J took grist Chop to Davids AM he Chored PM W. drizzly rain all AM partly Cler PM another shower & a little thunder this evening Anne was here awhile PM 22 J Plowed some Mangel ground then he Picked winter apples A helpe Alick Milne thresh </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1909 AM then he Picked apples & helpd Thomas thresh Buckwheat awhile this evening W. Mild NW wind rather cloudy 23 J & A went to David Groves with 2 spring waggons to Meet Daniel Ramer we bought a flock of sheep 13 lambs & 5 old Ewes @ $87.00 they brought them home we will fatten them & turn them off in the winter they Picked a lot of Cider apples PM I went to Joes this morning & to Ceder Grove & to Joes again PM W. cloudy raw N East wind Sunday 24 al went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 7C by Br C David & Peter Nighswander were here to dinner Russell & Levi Grove were here PM Daniels Came to stay all night W. Cloudy awhile AM very fine & Cler PM sharp air Thanksgving 25 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 19C by Br C Daniels David Herman's Henry's & Levi Burkholder's were here to dinner Flavius's whole family were at the Boys end to dinner W. a very fine Cler day, sharp air 26 J helped Thomas thresh till about 2 PM then he Picked apples A helped Benj'n draw dung AM W. some rain last night cloudy this morning fine Cler today 27 A began plowing sod East of dam J amde over 2 Barrels of Cider Made at Lapps AM {second page} Oct & Nov 1909 Then he plowed too W. fine Cool Joes & Flavius's Fanny & the children were here this evening helping to Peel apples this is the 52nd anniversary of our Wedding day and I have never had Cause to regret it 28 Boys plowed AM they Picked Cider Apples PM W. Cler a strong Cold NW wind 29 J brought home sauce from Lapps A drew dung along west side of creek below Orchard AM they Picked a lot of Cider apples PM I went to Elias's & Joes AM W. a strong & very Cold NW wind froze hard last night Plows running yet 30 A spread dung J took 40 bags Cider Apples to Lapps @ 25 cts per cwt AM they plowed down dung PM J took 9 more bags Apples to Lapps PM W. hard frost last night Milder today I went to Cider Grove AM a slight drizzle of rain about noon Sunday 31 J walked to Henry's A & Lizzie went to meeting at Altona & ehtn went to Henry's to dinner & J Came home with them. I & Nancy & Susanna went to JD's to dinner W. Milder Clear & fine Nov 1 Boys Plowed AM they took in the Corn stalks & Picked some Apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Mild Cloudy looks like rain I & Nancy washed AM 2 Boys plowed I & Nancy went to Joe Burkholders to dinner David is poorly we Called awhile at Henry's they are well W. Mild drizzly rain at times 3 A Plowed J took Cream & Picked Apples AM they both Picked apples PM I brought Anne this Morning to help to sew I took grist Chop to Davids & took Anne home again this evening W. mostly fine mild </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1809 4 Boys nearly finished Plowing sod I helped Nancy clean house AM I took grist Chop to Davids & went to Ceder Grove PM there is a new Proprietor at Ceder Grove now his name is G Beatty. W. cler strong NW wind 5 Boys finished Plowing sod AM & began in Corn Stubble where the shocks stood A drew off stones & J Made 50 gal Cider at Lapps PM W. very fine & cler 6 J took Cream then he drew home a lot of wood from bush A drew off stones AM he brought 1/2 ton Oil Cake from Markham @ $35.00 per ton. PM W. very very fine & Cler Cool Air Sunday 7 at home A & Lizzie went to Meeting at Widemans Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner W. very fine & clear sharp air from East 8 Boys Chored AM A drew off stones & J made water furrows PM I went to our Meeting house this morning to help Joseph Grove open a school to teach German language there was a good attendance W. showry all AM Cleared up fine PM Henry & Willis Called AM Russell Groves boards with us for the school 14 scholars PM today there are some expected from the north 9 Boys Chored I & Nancy Made a fine lot of soft soap PM Anne was here sewing for Susanna W cler & strong NW wind I forgot to say there was a fine heavy rain night before last & yesterday AM our tub was filled again 10 Boys Chored & set horse Power AM they dressed a calf & 8 Pigs PM Flavius helped W. Cloudy & Mild 11 J Chored A went to Toronto 8 Pigs over 900 cwt @ $11.00 calf 96 @ $10.00 5 1/2 doz Eggs @ 35 cts 2 Barls Rambo apple ${illegible} {second page} Nov 1909 per Barrel I got Mare Nell shod all round W. shower this Morning very fine & Cler today 12 I & Nancy made a lot of liver worsts J & A Carried in a lot of straw AM the stack fell down the drew the winter apples into driving house PM W. Cler cool NW wind Joe Wideman was here over night J brought some shingles from Locust Hill the west Kitchen roof wants new shingles they cut down the old Pear tree the other day 13 A worked at the Kitchen Cornice it is rotten J. Chored Henry & Willis were here to dinner W. raw air from East Cloudy J went to Markham AM he took Susanna to Dr he left her at Johny Ramer Sunday 14 at home J & Lizzy went to Johny Ramer's to dinner Elias & Joes were here to dinner Flavius & family & Br C's Called PM W. very Misly & Cloudy AM Cleared up PM Mild but Cool air from East very Misty AM 15 A stripped the Kitchen roof & began to lay shingles J took team & helped to run Road Machine on the Pickering townline north of first sideroad I & Nancy washed AM I went to see Br N PM he has been sick all last week he has Bronchitis & his heart is affected he is very low W. Clear strong NW wind Cool Herman was here to dinner 16 Boys shingled AM chored PM I & Nancy went to see Br N AM he is getting weaker W. East wind strong began to storm sleet & rain at 10 AM drissly rain all PM 17 Boys dug drains south of garden & west of creek I walked to Br N's this morning he is a trifle Easier but is out of his mind Anne was here today sewing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1909 W. Cler strong cold SW wind & NW 18 Boys worked at drain I went to see Br N this morning he is just holding his own is out of his mind W. ground white with snow this morning clear sharp all day strong wind Calm this evening 19 J brought some tiles A took grist to Davids AM they shingled Kitchen PM nearly finished I went to Ceder Grove PM Called at Br N's he is about the same W. ground white with snow getting soft nearl all gone this evening quite mild J went a little while to a sale on 2nd of Pickering he bought a Bureau @ $1.30 it pretty good one 20 A drained J brought a few more shingles then they finished the Kitchen roof then they brought home the Bureau that J bought I called at Br N's he is getting weaker the Dr says there is little chance for him Sunday 21 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 13 C by Levi Grove nobody to dinner David Groves & Henrys Ernie & Carl & a few More Boys Called PM Daniels were here to supper W. fine & Cler PM Cloudy AM 22 I went with A this morning to see Br N he is resting easy & seems better we heard this evening that the Dr has good hopes of him getting better Boys Chored today W. steady East wind sleet & rain all day Ice on trees heavy rain tonight 23 Boys drained I & Nancy washed W. turned Colder last night froze hard ground white with snow creek running livel strong NW wind Calm tonight 24 J took Lizzie home to stay the boys will live with us for the present A helped Boy Milroys thresh AM & awhile PM I went to see Br N AM he is very low I went again PM Dr says his heart is a little better but now he is taken with Hemmage of the Bowels & his Chances are very poor. {second page} Nov 1909 W froze hard last night fine & Cler today 25 A was a Br. N's sitting up with him all night he came home & told us that Br N died about 9 PM he will be Buried on Saturday 1/2 past 9 I & Nancy went over awhile AM Br in law Enos Hoovers were here to dinner J got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM A Chored he taught the school awhile AM W. Cler sharp hard frost last night 26 A helped dig Br N's Grave AM J worked at drain AM he brought 3100 loads from Locust Hill @$6.60 W. Cloudy all day Mild I helped Nancy clean house 27 I & Nancy went to my Brother Noahs funeral to Hebron sermon C Burkholder officiated at the house & at the Grave & also Preached a sermon on Heb 12 C 22 V Louis Burkholder spoke awhile in English we went back to the house of mourning to dinner there were a good many people at the funeral Susanna was alone at home awhile David Groves & Martin Ramer were here to dinner W. a very fine lovely Clear day quite mild Sunday 28 at home all day Benj'n & family Amelia Ernie & Carl Joe & Anne were here awhile PM W. very fine little Indian summer clouded up towards evening slight rain after dark 29 J took some Oats to Davids to get Rolled A Carried last of Apples into Cellar AM then he dressed 2 Calves for Benj'n & Fanny helped W. sharp white frost last night very fine today 30 J brought 25 tiles from Cherrywood with Mare Nell & put them in sod field east of dam A went to Toronto 6 pigs something over 650 lbs @ $11.00 per Cwt 1 Bal King apples $3.00 1 Bl snow $2.50 1 1/2 doz Eggs 35 cts 2 Calves for Benj'n 8 cts per lb. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1909 W. very fine & cler freezing at night thawing in the day Dec 1 J brought some gravel for the hens A helped JD's thresh till near noon they began to gather up some Pine stumps at Flavius PM William Degeer Blasted a lot in the spring we intend to use them for firewood W. very fine & clear white frost last night thawing today 2 A helped Benj'n deliver some fat cattle to Browns Corners for Ed Lewis AM he went to Sol Reesors Barn raising PM J went to Markham AM he Paid our Taxes $51.71 cts I & Nancy & Susanna went to Benj'ns to dinner We heard this evening that my Cousin David Burkholder died this PM W. Sharp White frost last night very fine today Air from East 3 Boys gathered stump wood & brought home a load W. rather cloudy the German school is over for the present we expect another term at the Holidays when the Public Schools close white frost this Morning 4 I & A went to funeral of David Burkholder service at the house at the grave & sermon on an address on 1st Cor part of 15 C by Mr Gowdy we went to Davids to dinner W. Cloudy cool Sunday 5 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner W. cloudy pretty strong East wind PM & tonight 6 A helped Isaac Reesor Kill hogs 1 in Flavius place he has sore hand J drew off pine stumps W. Clear strong Cold NW wind we hear that Martha Frets died this morning will be Buried on Wednesday at 9 AM at the house 7 A helped Benj'n Kill hogs J drew roots AM Henry's were here to dinner {second page} Dec 1909 W. cold wind strong PM Soft snow & rain PM 8 A took cream & got Horse Billy sharped J chored & got Horse Chief sharped PM W. very strong W wind all day flurries of snow at times. Quite Cold 9 A took grist Chop AM J Chored they filled 2 Barrels King Apples P.M. W. Strong Cold W wind all day, this is my Nancy's 70th Birthday 10 Flavius & Fanny & Benj'n helped boys AM they dressed a calf & 6 Pigs AM then A went to the Funeral of Herbert Country on the old Joe Reesor farm W. not so cold a sharp W. wind 11 A went to Toronto 6 pigs 720 lbs @ #11.00 2 Bals King Apples @ $2.50 1 Calf 98 lbs @ 9 1/2 cts per lb J Chored & took grist Chop with Mare Nell W. Cler sharp Cold NW wind. Sunday 12 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. Sharp raw East wind began to snow from East after dinner not very fast colder tonight 13 Boys Chored fixed up shop ready for Butchering tomorrow W. soft snow turned to rain raining yet near bed time strong wind 14 Killed 2 fine big hogs Flavius & Amelia & Benj'n helped Johnny Reesors Mary helped us yesterday & today W. cloudy strong W wind nearly all day about 2 in snow last night a little More today Mild 15 Boys salted meat J took Chop W. cloudy Mild 16 Boys Chored Cut some feed AM they went to Sale of Br N's effects PM J bought the old Horse Major @ $25.50 for us to drive he bought some more things Halter feed scoop & such David Groves were here to dinner I did not feel well enought to go I got Chills when I go out it was a pretty fine day a few sleighs running. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 1909 17 Boys drew off stumps & roots W. Clear heavy squaals of snow at times Mild 18 Boys Chored AM they drew stumps PM W. very fine & clear pretty fair sleighing Sunday 19 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 7 C by Br C Levi Grove & wife C Burkholder MN were here to dinner Benj'n & Family were here PM Daniels were here to supper W. very fine Cler & sharp 12 above this Morning 20 A helped us wash J went to the old Wilks farm on 3rd Con Pickering AM & brought 4 Heifers Suitable for Beef Ringers @ $60.00 A took grist Chop PM W. very fine Cler sharp 21 Boys & Henry Picked Geese Willis was here J helped Benj'ns thresh PM W. fine Mild Carl & Amelia were here PM helping 22 A went to Toronto 11 Geese lbs @ 14 cts 4 Barrels King Apples @ $2.00 20 Eggs @ 45 cts per Doz 1 Pig for Henry @ 11 1/4 per lba J & Nancy went to Markham AM W. fine Cler pretty strong W. wind 23 A drew roots AM J chored they both went to Beane's sale PM I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM I drove our Horse Major I like him very well Henry Came to got to Beane's sale he left little Willis here till he Came back I & Susanna Called at Alberts their little boy Johnny is quite sick W. fine Clear 24 Boys drew roots W. Mild Cloudy Alberts Johnny is very low Christmas Day 25 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse of Cayuga Joe's were here to dinner {second page} Dec 1909 W. snow storm from East all day not very cold getting Colder this evening Alberts little Johnny died Early this morning about 100 will be Buried on Monday at 900 he died of Diabetes J Staid with Susanna Sunday 26 at home J went to Henry's to dinner A helped Joe Barkeys & Benj'n Drudge dig a grave for Alberts Johnny W. Colder Cler strong W wind good sleighing when it get beaten 27 I & Susanna went to Johnny Reesors funeral Sermon on 1st Epistel Peter 1 C 18 & 19 Verses by C Burkholder Also a short sermon by Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse Anne Herman's Lydia & Harvey were here to dinner Herman & family are here tonight Esther is here too for the night W. very fine MN brought Bishop Rittenhouse for ahort call PM 28 had our whole family at home to a Goose Roast they were all here except Elias's little Mary she was at her Grandpa Barkeys she is not very well Thomas's & B Diller's brought a party from Waterloo for a Call PM they were Paul Martin & wife & Ezra Bauman & wife Menno Steckly & wife from Hery township David Martin & wife W. very fine & Clear a little snow in the air 29 Boys helped wash & clean up the house AM A took grist PM W 10 below Zero ths morning Zero at noon going down PM Cler 30 A Ironed the Clothes that they washed J Chored My Nancy had a bad fall this Morning her foot Caught on a rug & she fell headlong into the little hall at the room door & struck her forehead against a Chair on the door jamb & cut her forehead pretty bad. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 1909 Jan 1910 She is up & around as usual W. quite cold yet but fine & Clear not so cold as yesterday 31 Boys drew home some roots & chored W Milder Jan 1st 1910 at home Boys went a shooting got a fine big Rabbit Benj'ns were here awhile PM W. pretty Cler AM cloudy mild PM good sleighing Joe & Anne Called this evening Sunday 2 at home Elias's Called a few Minutes this PM J & A went to Daniels to dinner they were not at home they went to Enos's to dinner then they called at Davids PM W. Cool Clear 3 Boys brought 2 loads of Coal from Locust Hill @ $6.60 J helped Nancy wash AM W. strong W wind PM Flurries of snow not very Cold about an inch of snow last night 4 A went to Markham to Meet Dentist J Chored W. very cold & cler below Zero all day 5 Boys Chored W strong East wind soft snow & sleet nearly all day very strong wind last night quite Mild this evening 6 A Mended a lot of bags J went to Ceder Grove took 3 doz Eggs @ 36 cts. W. Cloudy mild all day Joe & Anne Called this evening 7 Boys Chored AM they went to Henry's PM W Cloudy AM fine & Clear PM Colder towards evening 8 J went to B Diller A took Chop to Davids W. Mostly Clear sharp Sunday 9 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner W quite fine blowed up Cold towards evening Susanna staid at Elias's 10 J went to B D's A went to Markham PM. W. Cler Cold A & Nancy washed AM Russell Groves is here to stay al night he is going to German school {second page} Jan 1910 11 Boys Chored cut up old willow tree at Creek A Ironed AM put Brine on Pork PM W not so cold. Cloudy 12 A helped Benj'n Kill hogs J took cream & Chored he brought Susanna home this evening German School closed this PM there was a very good attendance W. a very fine winter day Tilman Wideman & wife were here to supper 13 Boys Chored A took grist Chop PM Lewis Burkholder's were here to supper W. rather cloudy cool air from N East 14 A Oiled single Harness J Chored he went to Elias's PM W. strong steady wind from East all day with snow not very Cold 15 A took Cream AM he took 6 bags Oats to Davids to get Rolled PM J Chored & went to a sale on the old Tweedie farm PM W. Clear sharp little Willis Came home with him A from the Creamery he stays all night Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by C Burkholder Joseph Groves were here to dinner w. heavy white frost this Morning Cloudy all day not Cold 17 Boys Chored J went to Markham PM he brought 500 lbs Oil Cake for us & 800 lbs for Flavius W. Cloudy mild A helped Nancy wash 18 A Mended bags & chored J got Horses Billy & Major shod PM W. pretty strong wind & drizzly rain at times not Cold Horse Chief has a Side Bone on his left fore leg we are Blistering at he is some better again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 1910 19 Boys sawed wood in bush AM they chored PM W. cloudy AM fine Cler PM we heard today that Samuel Ramer's eldest daughter Anne died last night will be Buried tomorrow at 9:30 at Wideman 20 A went to funeral of Annie Ramer with Joe & Anne J Chored Elias's children were here all day W. very fine thawing a little 21 A helped Flavius Kill hogs J Chored he went to Elias's PM W. Mild drizzly rain AM soft snow PM 22 Boys Chored A went to Ceder Grove PM W. very strong wind last night & all ay rain nearly all AM soft snow at tmes PM vrey heavy this evening not Cold wind from East Sunday 23 at home Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner W. Mild heavy squaals of snow at times there is good sleighing there is a good bed of Ice most places 24 Boys Chored J went to Ceder Grove PM Henry's were here PM W. very fine & clear 25 Killed big hog 408 lbs Benj'n & Fanny & Flavius & Fanny helped W Mild Cler Dr Called Susanna is not so well she has an Eruption on her hand 26 J Chored A went to Toronot on Trolleys W. Smiths were here to dinner W. Mild pretty strong East wind snow at times PM 27 A Picked a lot of Chickens J Chored & took the Chickens to Ceder Grove Beatty takes them to Toronto W. mild Cloudy Blowed up Cold towards evening Daniels were here to dinner 28 Boys Chored A was at Beanes awhile AM they have a Bee to draw Bricks he helped {second page} Jan 1910 Feb to level the snow where they pile them Hermans were here to dinner Davids Called awhile PM W. very fine Cler Mild 29 A took grist J Chored AM J went to Ellis's sale at Green River PM W. quite Cold Cler Johnny Reesor's daughter Lucinda called PM Sunday 30 I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner Elias's were here to supper W. Mild Cloudy at times some snow in the air PM 31 A helped Nancy wash AM J went to Bob Jamies & bought 4 fine shoats @ $9.00 each they brought them home PM W. Mild snow is from East all day the snow is dry & light not much wind Feb 1 A brought a load Bricks from Leslieville for Wilson Beane(Sidney's Widow) J Chored we had 5 sheep worried by dogs last night Joe Barkey dressed them today the dogs belonged to Arthur Reesor & George Maxwell also 1 gander & 2 Geese worried by the dogs they promised to pay us a fair price for them W. very fine sharp winter day Davids called awhile PM. Candlemas day 2 J went to W Lottens to look for some Pigs AM got none he took grist Chop PM A Chored & Ironed W. Mild Cloudy nearly all day a little snow this evening 3 A Mended bags J went to Ceder Grove PM 6 doz Eggs @ 30 cts W. snow from East last night & AM wind not very strong about 6 in snow not very Cold 4 A took grist AM J Chored A took 50 1/2 Bus Wheat to Locust Hill @ $1.5 per Bus J went to Joes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb 1910 & to Elias's W. very fine clear sharp air 5 A took 58 Bus Wheat to Locust Hill AM $1.5 per Bus AM A Chored PM J went to Joes & to Elias's PM W. Clear Cold 5 above Zero nearly all day Cold NW wind not very strong Sunday 6 at home J & A went to Benj'n's to dinner W. Cler very Cold about 10 below this Morning 2 below at noon 7 I went to Annual Trustee meeting at Hebron AM there was no Quorum only Martin Barkey myself Albert & Thomas Reesor so we done no Business the same Trustees will serve (the three first names) Boys helped Nancy wash AM A went to Markham PM W. fine & Cler Mild 8 A brought 1100 lbs Bran @ $23 per ton from Spinks AM J Cleaned last of fall wheat 9 Bus A took it to Whitevale PM & got some flour w. fine Cler Mild thawing a very little 9 Boys Chored AM A took a Barrel of Talman Sweet apples to Beatty's @ $2.00 then he drew Ice for Beatty from Davids Henry's were here a few hours PM W. fine AM began to snow from NE about 4 PM snowing yet 10 Boys hung up Pork to smoke AM they both went to Johnsons sale on Sideroad north of Cider Mill west W. quite Cold sharp wind not much snow last night 11 Boys Chored AM J went to Ceder Grove PM W. pretty Cold wind from East Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Called awhile PM 12 Boys chored they went to Meeting house PM & fixed up things PM W. more or less snow all day not so cold. {second page} Feb 1910 Sunday 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 18 C by Levi Groves C Burkholder spoke too visitors after Service Menno Burkholder & David Grove's whole family Daniels Called PM Thomas Dillers were here to supper W. very fine day Benj'ns were here awhile PM 14 Boys Chored A helped wash AM W. fine Clear Herman was here to dinner 15 Boys Chored J helped Thomas Kill a Pig AM A Ironed AM W. snow More or less all day wind started up from East about 10 AM strong from East PM not Cold 16 A took cream AM J took grist PM Mary & Children were here a while PM W. Clear quite Cold strong NW wind roads not badly drifted 17 A went to see the Italians working on the railroad AM they are blastin some big cuttings at Thomas Dillars J went to Henry's to dinner then Henry & he went to Mcfarlanes sale at Claremont W. Cler sharp & Cold Joe's called this evening 18 A went to Markham & to Davids to dinner he got a Gander @ $2.00 J went to Elias's & got a Goose @ $3.00 W. fine Clear quite Cold a little snow last night 19 A took Cream AM they Peeled apples PM W. fine Cler sharp air Sunday 20 at home Menno Reesor's & family were here to dinner Amelia Ernie & Carl were here all PM W. Cloudy not so Cold 21 A helped us wash AM they drew off stump wood & brought a load home PM W. Milder pretty clear </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb 1910 22 A Ironed AM he worked at a Cabbage Knife for Henry's PM J went to Jess Cobers PM W. clear & fine sharp air 23 A finished the Cabbage Knife AM J Chored A went to Cobers & bought a Goose @ $1.60 W. a liitle snow last night a strong NW wind all day Cold Clear 24 Boys Chored A took 7 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 30 cts PM J went to Elias's PM W. very Cold about 9 deg below this Morning fine & Clear 25 Henry's & Joe Burkholders were here to dinner W. fine & Cler Cold 26 Boys Chored Herman's Called awhile PM W. Milder air from East a little drizzle after dark J brought home some Chop PM Sunday 27 at home Joe's were here to dinner Flavius & famiy & Thomas & Adeline were here all PM W. some rain last night light drizzle awhile this Morning, cloudy & Mild all day 28 A helped wash AM J Chored I took Susanna to Joes & to Elias's PM & left her there Boys Cleaned a Bureau that J bought at a sale W. very fine, thawing the snow is quite soft March 1 A Ironed J took Grist AM they brought a load pine roots PM W. quite Mild Cloudy AM a heavy Mist & fog PM 2 A was at Hermans Papering & White washing J helped Thomas Kill 2 hogs AM W. very fine & Clear snow going fast Elias's & Teeny Stover were here to supper Joe's came after supper Teeny stays all night 3 J took Grist & took 8 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts AM they began to cut wood in Bush PM I took Teeny & Susanna to Tennys this morning {second page} Feb 1910 Mar Susanna will stay awhile at Elias's & Joes W. very fine & cler snow going Creek high crows have been Cawing these few days 4 Boys put the smoked Pork up into Garrett & hung up the old sows Pork then they cut wood PM W. very fine Mild snow going 5 Boys cut & split wood A went to the Annual Meeting of the Ceder Grove threshing Companys Meeting at Flavius AM the Dividend was $15.00 per share they cut some feed PM W. very fine Cler & warm the snow is going sleighing is breaking up Sunday 6 at home J went to Benj'ns & A went to Joe's PM W. Cloudy Mild a little cler at times distant thunder at times pretty heavy after dark a slight shower 7 A helped wash AM they cut wood PM W. froze last night Cold NW wind Clear 8 A Ironed J went to JD's AM the Cut wood PM W. a few inches snow last night & AM thawed PM Uriah Drudges were here PM 9 Boys sawed wood AM J & A went to Neilsons sale PM W. clear fine cold wind 10 Boys cut wood J took 13 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 25 cts per doz PM W. Clear cold Air sleighing gone good Wheeling not many old drifts 11 Boys cut wood AM Benj'ns Man helped they both went to J Collins sale PM W. very fine & clear Cold air Joe brought Susanna home today 12 Boys cut wood & helped clean house W. fine & Clear sharp frost last night thawing in the sun I walked to Benj'ns PM Joe & Anne Called this evening Sunday 13 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat part of 22C by Br C Visitors after </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1910 Service Hermans Henry's & Henry Boyers to dinner Benj'ns were here all PM & Daniels Called a few Minutes PM W. Mild Cloudy AM Cleared up PM Colder with strong NW wind tonight 14 A helped wash AM he went to Benj'ns Sawing Bee PM J Chored AM he took a grist Chop PM W. very Cold & very strong NW wind last night & all day going down some this evening 15 A Ironed AM he went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM J took 13 sheep & lambs to M Barkeys to get dressed he went to Beanes Br sale on 5th Con Pickering PM he bought 4 shoat Pigs @ $3.85 each Mary & Children were here all PM Elias was here to supper too W. Cler Cold not much wind 16 A went to Toronto Herman came & went with him they took 13 Carcasses Mutton left it at Ed Lewis's he was not there did not sell but they sold the skins @ $1.40 & 3 pr Chickens @ 16 cts per lb David Grove was here got 80 Bus seed Oats @ 50 W. very fine but Cold NW wind pretty strong 17 Boys cut wood awhile then A went to Flavius to a Meeting of Shareholders of our threshing Machine there was a Party there offered to Buy it but it was decided not to sell it they both went to Jesse Cober's sale PM Joseph Gaymans were here to supper W. fine Cler cold air 18 Boys Chored & rendered the Mutton tallow AM they cut wood PM W. fine clear AM freezing every night thawing in the sun 19 A worked in bush J took grist Chop AM then he worked in bush too I walked to Joes PM W. Mild cloudy at times thawing fast roads drying off fast. {second page} Mar 1910 Sunday 20 at home J & A went to Henry's to dinner Br S's Lydia & Bertha were here to dinner W. heavy showers last night some thunder drizzly rain this Morning Clered up fine & mild Cooler this evening 21 A helped wash AM they cut wood PM W. frost last night Clear thawing today 22 Boys Chored J took grist Chop I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM & to Elias's PM W. fine warm rather cloudy we also Called at Flavius he was taken with a touch of Pneumonia last night is in bed 23 J took cream then went to Herman's left Horse Major there & walked home Benj'n helped J & A dress 4 Pigs PM Fanny helped too Herman Came this evening he is going to Toronto with A in the Morning I went to see Flavius this Morning he is about the same he is a little better this evening W. Air from EAst fine & warm 24 A & Herman went to Toronto 4 Pigs 445 bs 46 lbs Tallow 6 1/2 cts per lb J split wood in bush AM helped in house & raked door yard PM I walked to Elias's AM & to Flavius PM he is a little better W. fine warm Cler Good Friday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St John part of 12 C by Br C we had a few Visitors from Waterloo Thomas's brought them David Sydney & Nathaniel Martin & their wives Daniels & David Groves were here to dinner Henry's Called awhile PM W. a very fine Cler warm day Cool air from NW. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1910 April 25 J took cream A went to Markham on Bycicle AM they Chored & Cut some feed PM W. fine & warm Cool Air from NW I walked to Flavius PM he is sitting up at times Easter Sunday 27 at home all day J & A took Susanna to David Groves & they went to Daniels to dinner W. Cold NW wind pretty strong PM turned to East PM Easter Monday 28 A helped Nancy wash then they Cleaned Seed grain A took Chop to Davids PM I & Nancy went to Flavius PM he is getting better W. a lovely warm spring day strong W wind Calm this evening 29 Boys drew off pine roots at Flavius's AM A drew roots & J fixed tile drain PM W. quite warm looks like rain 30 Boys drew off stumps J went to Mrs Rainys sale near Boxgrove PM W. warm cloudy Misty al day slight shower AM 31 J Plowed headland behind Cider house A fixed a drain that was stopped they began to sow Oats in field East of dam PM W. strong W wind not very Cold April 1 Boys nearly finished sowing field East of dam they leave a strip for Potatoes W. fine Clear Cool wind from west sharp white frost last night 2 A rolled both newly seeded fields NW & NE corner fields they are fairly good J finished field East of dam I went to Ceder Grove AM got Horse Major shod all round W. a very fine day there are Hundreds of suckers caught in the little Rouge but we have not got any yet there have been some Caught in the Petticoat {second page} April 1910 Sunday 3 at home all day J & A walked down to the new railroad they are getting on very well they expect to have the Cars running by Christmas W. Clear strong East wind all day pretty Cool 4 Boys Chored awhile A helped wash they started in field north of Meeting house about 10 AM they got it about half sowed with Oats w. Cloudy slight rain about 70 {symbol for degrees} AM very dark & Misty towards evening 5 Boys finished field north of Meeting house & sowed about half of field behind barn with Mixed grain W. Cloudy Misty Cleared up about 10 AM fine & Clear & warm PM Cloudy tonight I was not well all PM have pain in my side or groin 6 Boys worked at seeding I have been nearly sick all day Cloudy Misty 7 I had a very bad night we put Mustard on my side it is getting some better had no Appetite I feel some better this evening W. very strong Cool NW wind all day 8 Boys worked in fallow at Flavius AM they worked at the Seeding PM W. slight frost last night 9 Boys finished seeding I had a pretty bad night some hard spells of Pain sent for Dr last evening he said I should put on Turpentine it relieved me some he came today & gave me some Pills he said it was Colic W. strong NW wind clear Henry Called & left Willis he stays all night Sunday 10 A & Nancy went to meeting at Hebron Davids brought Susanna home she staid here too Daniels were here to dinner Joe & Anne Called this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Flavius whole family Herman's & Davids Called PM MN called too I feel pretty well but I am weak have not much Pain W. Clear fine but Cold wind 11 A helped wash AM he Clipped Colt for J McCreight PM J took grist Chop AM W. Cloudy AM Flurries of soft snow & rain thawed as it fell our tub is about half full it has been empty a long time 12 Boys worked at fallow W. Clear Cool Br N's Lizzie was here PM & to supper sharp frost last night 13 Boys worked at fallow got it finished JD's were here to dinner W fine Clear I am some better but I am weak 14 A rolled AM he trimmed Raspberry bushes in back garden PM J Pulled out pine roots that Willard Degeer Blowed out yesterday he Blowed out the two Big ones East of young Ceder Swamp & the Beech tree back of Meeting sheds W. very fine & warm Cool air 15 Boys finishd rolling & took the Brush out of back garden & put dung onto the Berry Bushes w. Cool East wind Herman Called PM 16 A Made garden J harrowed root ground AM he helped in garden PM W. Cool East wind quite strong PM Sunday 17 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. East wind pretty strong drizzly rain AM pretty heavy at times PM Calm this evening not raining at bedtime it freshened up our creek it was pretty low 18 A Cobbled Boots J got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM they were at Flavius working in PM things are beginning to grow fine the Fall wheat looks very well. {second page} April 1910 19 A helped wash AM J took some Chop W. rain off & on all day pretty heavy PM Creek running quite fresh not Cold 20 J took cream in Thomas's place A Chored they cut stove wood out of Beech tree back of Meeting sheds PM W. partly Clear drizzly this evening Dr Called Susanna is not so well 21 A pulled down old board fence along Pickering Townline we intend to put up wire fence on the trees J took grist to Davids AM he & Thomas went to Manwells dipping suckers PM they caught 8 & bought a few more W. fine Cool air 22 Boys pulled out the Posts with the horses & drew home the boards W. very & clear I & Nancy made a fine lot of soft soap Susanna is worse we Called the Dr he came this evening he says it is the result of an Ulcerated Tooth that she had pulled a few weeks ago 23 Boys drew home the Posts from the Townline J sorted apples A Cleaned their Kitchen PM W. slight shower AM another this evening Joe & Anne Called this evening Sunday 24 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner Joe & Anne to supper W. Mild heavy rain last night some more today no heavy Cloudy some Misty 25 J helped wash AM he & Thomas went dipping suckers at Manwells PM Caught 12 the Rouge is quite high A worked at his Bureau W. showry a very heavy rain about 10 AM our creek is coming up & the bush is turned green 26 A helped scrub Hebron Meeting house J took some Chop AM they Chored PM Daniels & Davids were here to dinner W. a very heavy rain last night some thunder </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1910 May Our Creek was quite full this morning but the Rouge was higher than it has been since 1878 the Ceder Grove Bridge is wrecked & perhaps some more 27 Boys helped Clean house Benj'n's Fanny & her girl Amy Mayberry helped too W. fine Cler cool air from NW 28 Boys Chored Henry's were here awhile PM Willis stays all night Boys Caught 25 suckers in the Petticoat last evening one in our field they are away again this evening W. slight frost last night Cler today 29 A took Willis home then went to David Groves to dinner he got 5 bags Potatoes J Chored W. cloudy cool began to rain towards noon rain off & on all PM they got about 2 doz suckers last evening W. 30 J took cream A Mended Harness AM they banked wire fence PM & drew away west lane fence north of barn W. Cool cler Anne & Esther Barkey wee here awhile PM Mare Queen was taken sick this evening sent for Jim Armstrong he Came but she was better he says her Teeth are bad he will Call & file them next week May 1 at home Thomas & whole family were here to dinner W. Cler drizzly off & on all day Susanna had a bad night is some better today 2 J helped wash A dug Post holes between showers Flavius' Fanny & Amelia were here PM helping to Clean our Cook house PM W. Cloudy some showers AM raining PM a very heavy rain PM some heavy thunder the creek is fully as high as it was last week 3 A went Mushroom hunting AM he got a fine lot J Chored A went dipping with Thomas PM got none W. drizzle at times Clear tonight Cool {second page} May 1910 4 Boys dug Post holes I went to Ceder Grove AM my left knee is very lame these few days W. fine Cler Cool wind from north Ascension day 5 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St John 21 C by Bishop Paul Martin Herman's Lydia & Harvey & Frank Martin Ramer were here to dinner Daniels & Davids Groves Called PM Russell Grove was here to dinner too W. very fine Cler Cold N wind not strong A & Flavius Caught 25 suckers above our creek this evening we got near 100 in Petticoat this spring so far 6 Boys dug Post holes W. Clear Cool air I have lame Knee & back I cannot get around very well Thomas's Esther helps the boys 2 days in the week she is here today she took Susanna to Flavius's AM brought her home PM with Horse Major 7 Boys worked at putting in Posts J went to Markham AM we heard today that our good and Gracious King Edward the 7th died last night at 11:45 W. very fine & cler Sunday 8 All went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 C by Br C & C Burkholder Lords Supper was Celebrated Edward Moyer's MN's & Enos Nighswanders David & Peter Lucinda Reesor & Lizzie Burkholder were here to dinner Amelia & Ernie & Carl Called this evening Henry's Called PM w. rather cloudy a slight shower about noon fine PM 9 A Chored AM J helped wash they ganged Mangel ground South of Orchard PM W. fine Cler Cool NW wind PM 10 Flavius Fanny & Amelia & Benj'ns Fanny & Amy Mayberry were here house cleaning A helped then worked on Mangel ground they sowed some PM W. Cool slight squaal PM Matt Burkholder Called awhile AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1910 11 Boys put wire on lane fence north of bush they worked on Mangel ground PM Benj'ns Fanny was here awhile PM putting up curtains in our room PM Teenie Stover & Elias A{cut off} were here to dinner W. Clear Cool NW wind Herman's Came with WH Trans horse Rob the Ranter to stay all night 12 Boys worked on Mangel ground J took Chop PM he took 11 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts per doz W. Cold NW wind all day Clear I am not very strong yet but I feel well enough but am very weak 13 Boys worked at Mangel ground J sowed the last of them A ganged in Corn ground W. Clear Cool NW wind Cloudy slight drizzle at times PM Harvey & Carl Called in evening 14 A drew dung on Potatoes ground East of dam J planted Early Potatoes A dug garden PM J run the empty drill over the mangel drills PM W Cloudy Cool air I & Nancy made fine lot of soap Whitsunday 15 at home J & A went to Henrys to dinner Elias's were here to dinner Aunt Lizzie Burkholder was here PM W. very fine & clear day Cool air white frost last night Whitmonday 16 J rolled & harrowed the Corn ground A took a fat Heifer to Locust Hill for A Boyd @ $5.75 per Cwt She Came to $44.00 he went shooting Ground hogs PM Susanna went to guilting at Johny Ramers W. Clear Cool Air 17 J sowed Silo Corn A Chored then they finished digging the garden Henry & Willis Called this morning rather Cloudy 18 Boys Plowed along new wire fence along the Pickering townline AM they dressed the Twin Calves & 2 Pigs PM J took {second page} May 1910 19 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening @ 19cts W. a slight rain this morning strong NW wind PM Cool 19 J took grist Chop Cut seed Potatoes & Chored A went to Toronto with Billy in Democrat 2 Calves @ 10 1/2 cts per lb 167 lbs 2 Pigs 227 lbs @ $12.75 Dr Called PM we sent for him I am no better he says I have Bronchitis W. fine Cler Cool air 20 J Plowed Potatoe ground A cut up old rails AM they planted Potatoes PM W. Cloudy AM began to rain about 4 PM raining yet 21 Boys Carried Apple Barrels & Boxes out of cellar Am they Chored PM Henry Called this Morning W. very fine rain last night this has been a very growing day first warm day this season Sunday 22 at home J & A went to Davids to dinner Lewis came here with them his will stay a few days Amelia & Eva & Joe & Anne were here to dinner Flavius & Fanny & the boys Came PM W. rather Cloudy & a shower after dinner Cooler 23 A went to Henry's to do some Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he hoed PM W. very foggy & Misty AM heavy shower of rain some thunder PM Daniels were here to supper Lewis Groves & Benj'ns Wilfred are here to stay all night 24 J took grist AM he plowed PM W. fine rather Cloudy at times foggy at times Russell Came & took Lewis home this evening Caught a Carp in Davids Pond about 18 in long 25 J Chored Anne was here PM W. rather Cloudy Cool 26 J took Chop & took 23 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove Flavius' Fanny & Amelia & Benj'ns Fanny & Amy Mayberry were here AM House Cleaning W. pretty Cler Cool </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1910 June 27 J Plowed back garden & Chored W. cler Cool NW wind Teenie Stover was here to supper 28 J harrowed the Corn it is Coming up fine W. very fine & Clear warm PM A Came home from Henry's he is not done yet Sunday 29 at home Benj'n & family were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy Cool some thunder Clouds went around South this evening 30 A went to Henry's to do more Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he went to Ceder Grove to get some shoes set PM. W. Cloudy Cool drizzly rain a very heavy shower PM 31 J took cream & chored John Hoover & his sister Sally Brillinger were here to dinner W. pretty Cloudy quite Cool June 1 J sorted Apples he took some to B Dillers he will try to sell them to the Railroad Builders W. Cloudy Cool a little drizzly at times Br in law Enos Hoover Called awhile PM 2 J took cream & Chored we had a Call from Noah Brownsberger PM Flavius brought him Henry & A took away a Beef Ringer that Henry bought off us @ 5 1/2 per Cwt W. rather cloudy Cool a little drizzly 3 J sorted apples & went to Ceder Grove he took some more to B Dillers for the Railway men I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's AM I am pretty weak yet but I am not sick W. Cler Cool 4 J took cream AM he Chored PM I went to Joe's PM W. fine Cler Cool Joe & Anne Called this evening Sunday 5 I Nancy & A went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 14 C by Levi Grove Henry's & Davids were here to dinner & Daniels to supper w. Cloudy began to drizzle about 9 AM drizzly all day {second page} June 1910 6 A went to Henrys to work at Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he brought load of rubbish out of Flavius fallow for summer wood PM W. partly Cler AM Cloudy PM 7 J took load Chop AM he Chored PM I & Nancy went awhile to Joe's PM W. very fine & Cler Cool NW wind 8 J grubbed Mangel with seeder AM he Cultivated Corn PM I went to Johny Reesors for Butter PM W. very fine & warm Susanna & Thomas's Martha went to Markham AM with our horse Major 9 J & A worked around drawing gravel from Arthur Reesor's on 11th Con Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here to dinner Willis was here too Henry's went to Toronto & left him here till they come home they went on Trolleys W. fine Cler 10 J drew gravel A filled Am then he took Nancy to Daniels Enos is very sick does not expect to get better. I am not better yet but am up & around heard this morning that Elias's had a Boy Baby born this morning all well W. very fine & Cler lovely June weather 11 A went to Davids to draw stones for to fix his dam J took Nancy to Elias's to see the little boy they are quite smart J got Horse Major shod AM W. Cloudy AM rain from East PM Sunday 12 at home had a call from Mr & Mrs H Wilson & Mrs Wamen of Markham awhile PM W. rather Cloudy AM very fine & Cler PM 13 A helped wash J took grist Cho AM J scuffled Mangels A topped some thistles W. very fine & warm warmest day so far 14 Boys worked at Wire fence along front lane Am J & Nancy went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page is out of place - Dec 1909 - already transcribed elsewhere} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {pages out of order - Dec 1909 - already transcribed elsewhere} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {pages out of order - Dec 1909 - already transcribed elsewhere} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {pages out of order - Jan 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {pages out of order - Feb 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {pages out of order - Feb 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {pages out of order - Mar 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {pages out of order - Mar 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {pages out of order - Apr 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {pages out of order - April 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {pages out of order - May 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {pages out of order - May/June 1910 - already transcribed elsewhere} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> awhile his wife has been sick is better they went to Henry's to supper W. very warm 15 Boys hoed some Mangels J took grist Chop PM they put up our Mail Box at end of lane we have Free Delivery now our Beef ring opened today I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile AM to see the Baby Boy they were quite smart W. very very warm 17 A Pointed up the Bricks on north side of old Kitchen J scuffled Potatoes & patched Kitchen roof I took Susanna to Joe's and left her there W. very very warm a very fine shower about 5 PM some pretty heavy thunder & very heavy rain filled our pond Creek running lively 18 Boys Chored A went to W Trans J went to Ceder Grove then he brought Susanna home PM W. not quite so warm Sunday 19 J & A went to Hermans to dinner I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner W. very very warm but a fine Breeze 20 J helped wash then they hoed Mangels A got Thomas's Grubber awhile this evening & Grubbed the Corn W. Cler & very very warm 21 Boys hoed Mangels & Topped thistles I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very very warm Clouded up this evening 22 Boys Cut thistles & hoed Mangels w. very very warm Henry & Willis Called awhile this evening 23 Boys hoed Mangels W. very very warm Cler 24 Boys finished hoeing Mangels W. fine & Cool Esther Grove & Lewis were here to supper {second page} June 1910 25 J took grist Chop & Grubbed Potatoes & Mangels A Chored AM he went to Arther PM I went to Elias's PM W pretty warm fine Breeze Sunday 26 at home Joe & Anne were here to dinner W. fine Cler Cool Breeze from East 27 A helped wash AM J grubbed Mangels they both scuffled Corn PM W. cloudy Mostly all AM some drizzly rain PM 28 A Scuffled Corn J & Nancy went to Markham & went to Daniels to dinner Adeline has been sick is better Enos is very sick yet W. Cler fine Cool Breeze 29 A took 4 hogs 1040 lb to Markham to Boyd @ $8.80 per Cwt J hoed Potatoes they cut some hay in Meadow PM I took Susanna to Patching Bee at Johny Reesor's & brought home PM I & Nancy went to Elias PM little Frank is not very well W. Cler warm, Cool Breeze 30 Boys hoed Corn & J Tedded hay PM Levi Groves brought Moses Weber & wife & Deacon Levi Martin & wife from Waterloo they gave us a nice long Call PM A went to Funeral of Mrs Burrows at the 11th Con PM Herman's Lydia & Frank were here to dinner Harvey was here too but he went to Benj'ns to dinner W. rather Cloudy quite warm July 1 Boys hoed Corn & raked & cocked hay PM w. Cloudy calm & close smokey PM I went to Elias's PM the children are getting better they were not well 2 Boys put Paris Green on Potatoes AM they drew in 4 loads hay PM W. very very Close & Sultry Cloudy & smokey at times there are Bush fires in the north I went to Johny Reesors & to Elias's PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1910 Sunday 3 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J he did not feel very well remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 22nd C by Br C Christian Burkholder & MN were here to dinner w. very very warm but a fine little Breeze Cool wind from NW this evening 4 A helped wash AM they finished drawing in the hay that was on Cocks three loads PM A went to Unionville on Bycicle after supper for repairs for Tedder W. very fine Cool day 5 they Cut last of meadows & raked & cocked what was cut yesterday they went to Locust Hill after supper the Butter factory was Burned down this AM they went to see what we will do with our Cream I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. pretty warm 6 Boys raked & cocked last of hay in the Meadow they drew in 4 loads PM I took Susanna to Benj'ns AM brought here home PM W. very fine quite warm the Butter factory will be running again in about 2 weeks if all goes well. 7 A took load gravel to Butter factory AM J hoed Corn they both hoed PM W. a very fine shower this morning Some more showers went around PM 8 Boys hoed corn awhile then took in 2 loads hay AM & 5 loads PM which is the last except rakings A went to see how Enos Ramers after supper & J raked Meadow stubble after supper w. pretty warm fine Breeze 9 Boys hoed & Cultivated Corn J raked last of Meadow & they brought it in Henry's Called PM W. very warm 85 deg at noon. {second page} July 1910 Sunday July 10 at home Elias's were here to dinner with their family they Call their Baby Boy Wilbur Benjamin Flavius & family were all PM W. pretty Cloudy very warm thunder clouds going around 11 J helped Nancy wash AM A hoed Corn J Cultivated Corn PM A went to D sewells helping to lay the Foundation for a barn PM W. Cooler but still warm there was a heavy rain up towards Altona yesterday 12 A got Mares Jenny & Queen shod AM J took grist Chop AM they Chored moved Horse Power & fixed road along dam to Wheat field gate & hoed in Corn PM I & Nancy went to Joes for a Basket of Cherries AM W. rather Cloudy a fine shower PM looks like More 13 A helped to rebuild the Butter factory J took Susanna to Henry's left here there then he Cut some hay in swales & Cut thistles in Pasture field w. fine Cool Breeze from NW very fine rain last night 14 J finished scuffling Mangels & raked up some swale hay A cut thistles in pasture field AM he went to D Sewell's barn raising PM W. Cler pretty warm but fine Breeze Herman made his last round with his horse today 15 Boys finished Cutting thistles in the Pasture field then they took in the swale hay & J raked some rakings at Thomas's we are getting some from him W. quite warm sultry & Close towards evening I went to Elias's this morning I am very lame my right hip this PM 16 Boys Chored J took grist Chop AM Some parts of Binder AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1910 they began to Plow in Meadow AM W. fine heavy rain Early this evening some thunder it rained quite hard at times fine & Cool PM Sunday 17 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner Henry brought Susanna home AM then J brought her to Flavius & they staid for dinner too W. very fine & Cool A was there for dinner too JH Ramer's & Caroline Lehman Came to stay all night 18 Boys Plowed in Meadow they helped to wash & Churn butter after supper W. a very fine day Cool Breeze 19 Boys Plowed AM they began to Cut Wheat PM it is a very good crop by appearance Mary & her hired girl & all the Children were here today Picking raspberries in our garden Hermans Harvey & CArl were here to dinner W. a very fine day warm sun but nice air 20 Boys finished cutting & shocking wheat Elias helped to shock W. very fine warm 21 Boys Plowed I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove 10 doz Eggs 19cts 16 lbs Butter 18c ts Mary & & her children & hired girl were here Picking Berries & Herman's were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy slight shower at noon thunder in the south west this evening 22 Boys plowed AM they cut the Barley south of bush PM I went to Ceder Grove after dinner then I & Nancy went to see Aunt Lizzie Burkholder awhile PM W. pretty heavy thunder & fine shower of rain last night warm today Cloudy 23 Boys Plowed then they Cut Barley on the Knoll W. warm Cloudy Sunday 24 we started to go to Benj'ns we went too Benj'n Came PM W. quite warm {second page} July 1910 a very fine & heavy shower about 5 oclock a good & soaking rain some thunder 25 A set up wheat shocks & helped us wash after 3 PM J harrowed the sod W. Clear a strong NW wind warm A went to Markham after supper for some Wire fence 26 Boys laid down the Barley shocks south of bush & drew in one load of Wheat AM Benj'n & his 2 men with team & they drew in 6 loads of Wheat & 5 of Barley off the Knoll PM W. warm sun & Cool Breeze a few drops of rain PM but Clear again 27 Benj'n & 2 Men & team helped draw in AM they drew in 3 big loads barley south of bush & 6 loads of Wheat till noon then they went to Benj'n & drew in Peas till after 2 PM when a storm of rain & hail stopped them there was some heavy thunder the old James Lawson barn on 3rd Con Pickering was burned there was heavy hail here but no damage 28 A helped Benj'n draw dung AM they all came down PM & drew in 12 loads Wheat Saml Brownsberger & Lizzie were here to dinner Br inlaw Enos's Called PM W. fine Cler warm sun cool Air 29 they drew in last of Our Wheat loads making 30 loads off 12 acres then they all went to Benj'ns & drew in till a shower stopped them about 1/2 past 4 PM distant thunder nice little shower 30 Boys helped Benj'n draw in Wheat W. very fine cler Cool NW wind Sunday 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 3 C by C Gayman Hermans Harvey Russell & Lewis Grove were here to dinner W. a very lovely day Cool air from North </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 1910 August 1 Boys Helped Benj'n finish drawing in Wheat then began Cutting Oats I & Nancy went to Herman's to dinner there Called at C Burkholder's about 2 hours his wife is quite Poorly thresh went to Henry's & staid all night 2 We Came home AM Willis Cae with us he stays a few days Boys cut grain it was a little drizzly at times yesterday today it was fine & cler quite warm PM 3 Boys & Benj'n & his Man finished Cutting the last of the grain till about 4 PM then they went home & J Cut the spring wheat W. cler warm Cloudy PM a slight shower at bedtime Br C brought David Martin & wife from Pennsylvania for a Call PM 4 Boys drew dung with 4 waggons AM & 3 PM Boys helped all day & Flavius AM they drew on Knoll & on Meadow ground Teenie Stover was here to day W. a very stormy night heavy rain heavy thunder & lightning James Dimmas barn was struck & burned it struck an ash tree & fence Post in our back lane heard today that Dr Robinson was found lying dead in his house he died of a Paralytic Stroke 5 Boys helped Benj'n draw dung AM they helped Flavius draw dung PM W. Cool I & Nancy went awhile to Joes AM Esther & Lewis Called PM Lewis staying over night 6 Boys helped Benj'n Cut Oats with Binder & team W. cloudy AM Cler PM Cool Air I went to Ceder Grove this Morning & brought home grist from Mill Sunday 7 I & Nancy went to Joe's to see the boy born about 4 AM all well staid to dinner. {second page} Aug 1910 J & A went to Henry's to dinner Frank Grove Came to stay a few days W. fine Cool air AM warm PM a little Cloudy 8 A helped Benj'n thresh J & Elias drew in 3 loads Mixed grain & Oats & J fixed up things ready to thresh tomorrow I asked some hands to help thresh W. partly Cloudy 9 threshed with our Syndicate Machine 12 acres fall Wheat (Dawson) about 550 Bus 8 acres Barley about 200 Bus 1 load Mixed Peas & Oats about Bus 1 load Pine Oats about Bus W. rather cloudy PM slight drizzle at times a fine shower after dark some distant thunder Joseph Groves brought M{illegible} & wife & Winger & wife from Indiana for a Call PM I & Nancy went to Joes PM their Baby is not very well Esther was here today & took Frank home Henry's Called awhile PM 10 J helped Flavius thresh AM & Bob Milroys PM A spread dung I took Susanna to Joes this morning the Baby is very sick Adeline & Ben Stover's wife were here to dinner we heard the Baby died about 11 AM I & Nancy went down again PM Anne is doing pretty well A & J & Benj'n are digging a grave for the baby this evening W. warm rather cloudy through the day a thunder shower went around PM 11 A helped J McCreight thresh AM & Alick Milroy PM J took Chop & then he ganged on Knoll we Buried Anne's Baby at 4 PM (no service) W. very fine warm sun but fine Breeze </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August 1910 12 Boys helped Benj'n draw in AM then Benj'n helped boys draw in 21 loads mixed grain PM W. Cler warm fine PM 13 Boys drew in 11 loads Mixed grain AM Benj'n helped then they helped Benj'n PM I & Nancy went awhile to see Anne PM she is doing well W. warm rather Cloudy at times Sunday 14 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner J A & Susanna went to Daniels to dinner Frank & Ada went to JD's with us then we brought them home to supper W. warm rather Cloudy 15 Benj'n helped boys with team they finished our Harvest took in 14 loads till about 3 PM then they went to Benj'n I went to Davids & brought Susanna home AM I got very tired W. quite warm slight rain this evening a little distant thunder heard this evening that Jacob Diller was badly hurt today he lost his balance on a beam & jumped into the Mow where the fork was sticking upright in the grain it entered his body & he is badly torn 16 Boys helped Benj'n Finish drawing in I went to JD's this morning to see Jacob he is badly hurt is in bed W. quite warm cloudy all PM a slight rain this evening 17 Boys harrowed & Disced sod W. cloudy & dull nearly all day drizzly rain at times 18 Boys Ganged & harrowed on Knoll & on sod W. a fine shower last night some thunder dull & cloudy Cleared up fine toward evening warm {second page} Aug 1910 I & Nancy went awhile to Joe's AM Anne is quite smart I took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts PM 19 Boys ganged on Knoll got it finished W. quite warm I went to see how Jacob Diller is he is pretty bad yet they will let nobody in to see him W. very fine 20 Boys finished drawing dung on sod took in last of rakings big load J took Susanna to Dr Daly at Dunbarton she is not very well I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile PM Alma is sick W fine Cler pretty warm fine Breeze Sunday 21 at home Johny Ramer's & Ethel Scott Herman & family & Amelia & Eva were here to dinner Ernie & Carl came PM J & A went to Henrys after supper W. a very fine day Eliass Alma is quite sick A went down this Morning & again PM she is no better 22 A & Carl ganged in field north of Meeting house J Chored & got gan Plow fixed & hoed Mangels W. a fine thunder shower before Breakfast cloudy nearly all day warm J went to Elias's Alma is some better 23 A & Carl ganged J Chored & hoed Mangels & took grist chop with Major I & Nancy went to Elias's Alma is in bed yet but doing pretty well Br C's brought Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse & wife & Widow Hansberger from Cayuga for a Call PM W. Cloudy very warm sultry 24 J & Carl finished ganging field east of dam. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> A finished spreading dung AM then he & Carl ganged south of bush J hoed Mangels PM I & Nancy went to Daniels Enos is poorly W. dull Misty AM some Cler PM very warm 25 Boys ganged in field behind Cider house J took grist PM I took Susanna to Elias's this morning brought her home PM Alma is a little better is fast in bed yet W. very warm a strong west wind quite strong at times PM 26 Boys nearly finished ganging behind Cider house I went to JD's this morning Jacob is about the same I & Nancy went to Elias's PM Alma is some better W. quite Cool a strong wind all AM gone down this evening slight shower last night 27 A grubbed the sod for Wheat J Disked the Knoll W very fine clear I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron. All passed off well Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Gaymn Sermon on St Mat 18C by C Burkholder Benj'n & Johny Drudge were here to dinner Henry's & Davids called awhile P.M W. a very fine day a little cloudy at times 29 A harrowed the ground that was ganged J brought home some Pine roots & then he harrowed too J took Susanna to Elias's & went to Ceder Grove AM brought her home PM. W. very very fine & cler 30 A began sowing Wheat 1 Bus per Acre then he will cross it with another Bush J took cream then he hoed Mangels {second page} Aug Sept 1910 I & Nancy went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner he is not well he has been Bleeding at the nose frequently the last few weeks he does not look well but is up & around W. Cool East wind looks like rain 31 A finished sowing Wheat 13 acres the Knoll & 8 acres across Creek J Cleaned water furrows & brought home load wood W. a fine shower AM some heavy thunder AM one very heavy Clap Sept 1 J rolled where he had ganged A helped Elias's thresh AM they Chored PM W. very fine & clear Fanny Lehman was here to dinner 2 J took cream then he helped Benj'n draw dung A helped too with team W. very fine day 3 Boys drew dung on field behind Cider house Benj'n helped alos Mayberry & Sherman March helped AM with team Henry's were here to supper W. pretty warm AM a few showers W. pretty warm AM a few showers PM some thunder Sunday 4 at home Elias's were here to dinner with their Baby Boy Wilbur Benjamin he is growing fine Joe's were here & Abraham Rittenhouse also to dinner Amelia & Eva came here PM W. a very fine day 5 Boys cleaned wheat J took 2 grists to Davids a good many are getting seed Wheat off us @ 1.05 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius' awhile PM W. showry AM & drizzly Cloudy all PM. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept 1910 6 J helped Nancy wash J boiled some sweet apples sugar & water A helped NB's thresh till about 3 PM J helped A spread dung till evening AB's Lizzie was here to supper W. a very heavy rain Early this Morning some thunder dam half full Cloudy AM Cleared up PM warm 7 Boys began Plowing in Wheat stubble W. very fine Clear 8 A & Herman Plowed J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM & then he & A Plowed & Herman spread dung PM he will spread again tomorrow W. quite warm 9 Herman finished spreading dung till noon then he went home A finished drawing dung then he Plowed in Wheat stubble & J Discked behind Cider house I walked to Elias's AM W. clear & quite Cool NW wind 10 A Plowed J finished Discking behind Cider house then he Plowed too W. Cler Cool this morning fine today Sunday 11 at home Flavius' Fanny & Eva Joe & Anne were here to dinner w. very fine & Clear 12 Boys Plowed J helped wash till 900 I went to Joes AM & took grist PM W quite warm showers went around PM Cool wind from north this evening 13 Boys nearly finished Plowing wheat stubble I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Henry's PM Sarah has Typhoid fever is in bed pretty sick W. quite Cool Clear North wind 14 Boys dug Potatoes Carl helped a very good crop I went to Ceder Grove AM got Horse Major shod all around {second page} Sept 1910 I went to Elias's PM Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Called PM J Plowed headlands in Wheat stubble this morning W. fine Cler quite Cool this Morning 15 A Plowed south of bush J brought load of Pine roots from Flavius & load of wood of wood from bush AM he helped A Hoover fix Corn Binder PM & started cutting some feed Corn it runs well W. very fine & Clear we Called Dr Dale of Dunbarton to Come to see Nancy's foot & eg it has been swelling of late he thinks he can help it A helped Alick Milroy thresh AM 16 J & A Plowed south of bush W. Clear 17 Boys finished Plowing south of bush then drew in some feed Corn J went to Peter's driving house raining I brought Amelia at noon to help Nancy A took grist Chop W. very fine day Sunday 18 at home J & A went to Henry's PM Sarah is doing very well W. cloudy 19 A helped Thomas fill Silo till 3 PM J Cut our Corn then we began to fill about 4 PM got on very well W. clear 20 Finished Cutting Corn till after 9 oclock silo about full then A helped Petty's J began single Plowing behind Cider house W. fine Clear Uriah Drudges brought Pre John Kurts & Deacn Daniel Burkholder from Pennsylvania for a Call PM Daniels were here to supper Joes Called this evening 21 A helped Benj'n fill then they went to Johny Bean's J ganged behind Cider house. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept 1910 I went to Ceder Grove PM w. Cler fine 22 J ganged A helped J Bear fill silo awhile then he ganged too W. sharp white frost last night very fine today I took Eggs 14 doz to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts AM 23 A helped fill silo at Johny Bear's & than at Courtneys J Plowed awhile East of Dam I & Nancy went to Henry's to Dinner Sarah is up again W. rather Cloudy looks like rain Willis came with us he stays till Sunday 24 J Plowed A got Mares shod then he Plowed too W. cloudy slight drizzle of rain nearly all day I & Willis went to Joes PM Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon on St Mat 26 & 27 C by C Gayman & Br C Lords supper was Celebrated Abraham Lehman was here to dinner W. a little Cloudy this Morning but fine day 26 Boys Plowed J helped to wash this morning W. rather Cloudy Mild 27 Boys Plowed between showers J took load Oats & got them Chopped PM This my 74th Birthday w Mild drizzly AM some heavy showers PM Some distant thunder 28 J Plowed A helped Flavius fill silo then they moved to NB's I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler fine 29 J Plowed A helped NB fill silo AM then he Plowed PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine Herman was here to dinner yesterday. 30 A helped fill silo at Scotts & G Dimmas J Plowed {second page} Sept Oct 1910 I & Nancy went to David Groves to dinner W. very fine & warm Oct 1 Boys finished Plowing field East of Dam AM A helped A Dimma fill silo & J took grist Chop PM Carl took Susanna to Dr Dale's AM with our Horse & Buggy W. a heavy thunder storm last night after 1000 no Damage near here but it was heavy not much rain Cler today but a very strong NW wind. Cool Sunday 2 I & Nancy started to got to Benj'ns AM but Wilfred Met us & told us that they had Company then we turned back Elias's were here all PM W. very fine A & Susanna were in meeting at Altona 3 A was at Dimma's filling silo AM J took Cream then he drew Mangels Elias Ross Stover Mart & Joe Barkey pulled them today J helped wash after he Came home he & A drew Mangels with 2 Waggons PM 13 loads W. very fine Cler 4 A helped Arthur Reesor fill silo J drew in Mangels 5 loads & one feed Corn W. Cloudy slight drizzle at times AM some pretty heavy shower's PM & More this evening 5 A Plowed AM he went to J Dimmas Barn raising PM J took cream then he Plowed J brought Anne AM she helped Nancy J took her home after supper W. Cloudy drizzly a few heavy showers pretty warm 6 Boys Chored Thomas's brought John Martin & wife from Lancaster Penn for a good Call PM W. rain rain fine & drizzly all day Cool raining yet at bedtime 7 A & J went to Markham Mary & the Children were here all day W. a very fine day Thomas Diller's called this evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1910 8 J took Cream then he & A drew Mangels J went to Jacob Hoover's sale on 9th Con Markham PM A drew in last of Mangels PM We Called up Dr Dales PM he says Nancy's leg & foot are doing well but she Must keep quiet I also got some Medicine he says My Heart is affected & I Must Keep quiet W a sharp white frost last night fine today Sunday 9 at home Benj'n & family Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner A went to Daniels to dinner W. Cloudy at times pretty Cold NW wind PM 10 A Picked winter Apples J washed AM then he Picked Apples too W very fine & Clear 11 Boys Plowed A brought grist Chop this morning they drew in all the feed Corn this evening AB's Lizzie & Martha Stover Called PM W. very fine 12 Boys Plowed awhile went to Selby's sale near Herman's PM J brought a Cow home that he bought off Herman @ $30.00 we intend to fatten her W. Cool fine & Cler Lydia & Bertha Called PM 13 Boys Plowed AM J took grist Chop & Picked Apples PM A Plowed PM W. sharp frost last night Ice thick as window glass Cler today Cold N wind 14 Boys Plowed AM Picked apples PM W. Cloudy 15 Boys Plowed AM A helped Henry's Pick Potatoes PM J Plowed PM W. Cloudy at times AM fine Cler warm PM Sunday 16 at home Hermans & Flavius's were here to dinner W. very fine Cler day Boys & Esther went to Benj'ns this evening Esther is here every day now 17 A Plowed J helped wash then he Plowed too they finished the sod till noon then A helped W Taylor fill silo J took grist Chop Susanna went with him & they went to Ceder Grove to the store {second page} Oct 1910 W. very very fine Cler day 18 A helped W Taylor fill silo J drew home stove wood from old bush AM they Picked apples PM Anne was here today sewing w. very very fine Cler 19 Boys picked Apples Anne was here sewing I took home Frank Ada & Mary Mary's Children they were here today W. very fine Cler day David Grove's Called this evening 20 Boys Chored AM A drew stone off Corn ground J took grist Chop & got Horses Chief & Billy shod PM W. warm cler slight shower PM 21 A took 12 bags Cider Apples to Lapps & left them J brought some Pine roots AM he Cultivated Corn stubble PM A brought load gravel from Collins Pit PM W. Cler Cold East wind pretty strong PM 22 Boys drew dung on west part of field behind Cider house W. fine shower last night Clear AM Cloudy Cool PM some drizzle this evening Joe & Anne Called this evening Anne was here PM sewing Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St John 4th C by Joseph Wismer from Clinton Joseph Groves Henry's & Mart Ramer & Adeline were here to dinner W. rather drizzly this Morning fine Cler PM Cool wind from NW 24 A Plowed in Corn Stubble J took crocks & a Cider Barrel to Lapps AM he Plowed too PM W. cloudy Mild sharp white frost this Morning 25 Boys Plowed AM Herman Came AM he Killed & dressed a Calf of his own he & Flavius helped Boys dress 8 of our Pigs & Picked 10 Roosters PM W. Cloudy fine shower last night fine Cler PM Cloudy AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1910 Nov 26 J brought home Sauce from Lapps AM he Plowed PM A & Herman went to Toronto with our horse Billy & Herman's horse 8 Pigs average 17 lbs @ $10.75 per Cwt Herman's calf 105 lbs @ 11 Roosters 14 cts per lb W. pretty Cler drizzly rain this evening 27 Boys Chored AM A helped W Taylor thresh PM W. some rain last night drizzly at times Am mostly Cler PM strong NW wind Calm tonight this is the 53 anniversary of our wedding day and I have never regretted it Esther went home this Morning she & Martha Johny's Lucinda & Ethel Scott go to Waterloo tomorrow 28 A helped Taylor thresh J Plowed W Cler some squaals a heavy squaal of soft snow at noon all thawed Nancy's foof is doing pretty well I think I am some better too 29 Boys Plowed then they helped Thomas thresh an hour before noon Henry & Willis Called awhile AM J took grist Chop PM W sharp white frost last night a thick Ice Sunday 30 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Br C's to dinner J A & Susanna went to Thomas Dillers to dinner W. Clear Cold rain & SW wind Thanksgiving day 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove Sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C Herman & family were here to dinner Joe & Anne were here to supper w. very very fine & Clear Nov 1 A helped J Beane thresh for Benj'n J ganged behind Cider house A ganged too W. fine Cler pretty Cold AM Milder PM we heard that Enos Ramer died at 600 this Morning J & A went up after supper 2 A drew stones off fields J brought Anne she helped to sew today J Picked Cider Apples PM W. Cler {second page} Nov 1910 Esther Came again she was on a visit to Waterloo with Martha Lucinda & Ethel Scott 3 A Susanna & Esther went to Funeral of Enos Ramer J got Barrel of Cider Made AM he Chored PM W Clear Sharp Air Dr Called to see me today he say I am doing pretty well 4 A helped JD's thresh J took grist to Davids AM he brought 500 tiles from Pettys PM W. Cler sharp frost last night Cold NW all day thawed in sun 5 A helped JD's thresh till near 1000 J took grist then they put winter apples into Cellar put on storm doors & Chored PM W. Clear sharp NW white frost Sunday 6 A Susanna & Esther went to Meeting at Widemans I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner J went to Flavius PM W raw Cold W wind squaals of snow at times pretty heavy after dark 7 A helped Elias's thresh from 1000 AM till about 3 PM then he helped Johny Reesor's till night J took Cream then went to Daniels to dinner & brought home 4 Roosters @$1.00 each I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM w. Cler Sharp air about 2 in snow on the ground the air did not thaw much till towards evening mostly gone now 8 A helped Johny Reesor thresh J J took grist Chop AM he helped Benj'n Kill a Pig PM W. partly Cler sharp air frost last night 9 A helped Johny Reesor thresh till about 10 AM J took cream J Susanna & Esther went to see the steam shovel working on the CNR at Thomas Diller's Cut A brought 600 lbs Coal at Locust Hill to fire the threshing Engine W. Cloudy drizzly rain at times nearly all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1910 10 Boys Chored W. drizzly rain about all day Mild 11 A took 5 bags Wheat to Whitevale & brought home 17 Paper bags Flour & went by Locust Hill & got 600 stove Coal AM he helped Benj'n thresh after 3 PM J got horse Chief shod on front feet & got 5 bags grain Chopped for Cows AM he Chored PM W. frost last night partly Cler today some snow flurries 12 A helped Benj'n thresh till after 4 PM J took cream & Chored W. fine & Clear Sunday 13 at home Henry's were here to dinner & supper Flavius & Amelia & Eva were here all PM W. soft snow nearly all AM Cler PM Mild 14 Threshed got done about 1/2 past 3 PM Oats did not turn out very well they were badly threshed with hail when they were in head W. partly Cler mild 15 A went to Plowing Bee at J Dimmas J took grist Chop & Chored W. Clear AM rather Cloudy PM Cool air Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here to dinner 16 A took grist then he helped Flavius Kill 2 Pigs J Chored they put in some tiles in field behind Cider house PM W. Cloudy rain NW wind 17 Boys put in Tiles I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner W Cler some frost last night raw west wind 18 Boys drew off stones AM they put in tiles PM I & Nancy went to Flavius's to dinner W. partly Cler flurries of soft snow PM 19 Boys Clipped a Pony for Benj'ns Wilfred AM Henry & Willis Came then they went to see the Railroad Willis stays all night W. cold raw air Sunday 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he went to Dr Dales he does not feel well remarks by C Burkholders sermon on St Mat part of 12 C by Br C C Burkholder's MN & Daniels were here to dinner George Cobers was {second page} Nov 1910 here to supper W. Dull cloudy not very Cold 21 A helped wash J chored then they set the Horsepower & carried over a lot of Corn I & Nancy & Susanna went to David Ramer's to a Venison dinner (it was splendid) W. Cloudy all day drizzly sprinkling rain PM the Trains are tooting & running lively on the CNR that is the Construction trains 22 Boys filled drain & Chored A helped Bob Milroy thresh PM J took grist PM W. very fine & cler sharp air white frost 23 Boys Jacked up driving house abou 6 in I & Nancy went to Benj'n to dinner W White frost this morning Cloudy drizzly rain this evening 24 Boys raked back dooryard AM they cleaned drain Mouths PM W. fine & Cler Joe & Anne Called this evening Susanna went to Flavius with our Horse Major 25 J & Susanna went to Dr Dale AM A took grist they Chored PM W. cloudy slight drizzle PM mild J is not very well Dr gave him some medicine he also brought some more for me I am still pretty weak 26 A Chored Am he helped James McCreight thresh PM J & Susanna & Esther went to Funeral of Saml Barkey of Mongolia he died very sudden on Wednesday evening was buried at Widemans W. partly Clear sharp NW Wind Sunday 27 at home J & A went to Henry's to dinner Aunt Lizzy Burkholder & Amelia were here PM Ernie & Carl Called little while W. partly Clear Cold NE air 28 A helped Flavius thresh till about 3 PM J & Esther went to A G Burkholders Funeral (Uncle Danl's son) he was Buried at Widemans they Just went to the house W. Cloudy East wind AM sleet & drizzly rain PM turned to snow this evening 29 A went to Thomas's to help thresh the Packing flowed out they didnt thresh J brought 1950 lb Coal from Locust Hill AM with sleigh. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1910 Dec W. mild Cloudy about 8 in snow last night a little snow falling all day good sleighing 30 A helped Thomas's thresh all day J brought about a ton of Coal PM W. Mild Cloudy a little snow in the Air nearly all day Dec 1 J brought load Coal & J brought some gravel for hens PM W. Clear Cold N wind flurry 2 A helped Henry fix Pig pen he stays all night J Chored W. quite Cold 14 deg above Zero this morning 3 A came home after dinner then he went to Johnny Reesor's for butter & to Joes for bread J Chored & took grist W. partly Cler Milder Sunday 4 at home J went to Dr Dales AM Elias' were here to dinner W. Clear sharp 5 J helped wash A chored & sorted the hens he Picked out about 36 that we intend to sell he got horse Billy shod PM W. quite Cold clear Russell Groves was here to supper Sent for Jim Armstrong this evening horse Chief's not well Jim says he is a little out of condition 6 Boys Chored W. quite Cold 6 deg below this morning. Cler N East air 7 J took Chop AM A mended Harness AM he went to Markham PM W. Milder some snow PM 8 Boys Picked a lot of Fowl & dressed a calf W. some milder Cool SW air 9 A went to Toronto with horse Billy & Democrat there is fair sleighing here but not to Toronto had 2 Barrels snow apples @ 3.00 per Barrel 1 Calf 104 lbs 11 cts per lb 36 Roosters & hens @ 12 per lb for the hens & 14 for the Roosters Henry's were here to dinner W. Cler quite Cold this is my Nancy's 71st Birthday 10 A helped Joe Barkeys dig a grave for Ben Stovers little girl AM {second page} Dec 1910 he & J & Esther went to Funeral PM W. Cold NE wind some snow PM Cold this evening Sunday 11 at home Joe's were here to supper W. quite Cold 12 J helped wash A took load Chop AM Susanna has been at Elias's since Tuesday she went again this Morning Elias is on the Petit Jury at General Sessions Court W. Cler quite Cold 13 A & Esther helped Benj'ns Butcher J Chored W. Cold SW wind cloudy PM damp Air 14 Boys Chored & fixed things ready for Butchering tomorrow A took cream W. milder raw damp Air PM quite Cloudy 15 Killed 2 big hogs Benj'n & Fanny & Flavius & Fanny helped. Herman & family were here too W light snow nearly all AM Cold N East wind quite Cold this evening 16 A brought 1/2 ton Oil Cake from Markham @ 36.50 per ton he also brought 1/2 ton for Benj'n Daniels & Davids were here to dinner W Cler 8 deg below this Morning 5 above at noon 17 J went to Dr Dales AM he was not at home A took cream A went to Whitevale PM W. milder about 15 above Cloudy a little snow PM Sunday 18 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St John part of 1 C by Levi Grove & C Burkholder Menno Burkholders & Matty were here to dinner W Mild Clear awhile AM Cloudy & Some squaals towards evening good sleighing but thin 19 A helped wash AM J took Susanna to Elias's then he took grist Chop they filled 2 Barrels with apples PM W. Mild partly Clear 20 Henry & Willis Came then they picked 13 Geese W. pretty Cold 21 A & Henry went to Toronto they sold Geese @ 18 cts per lb apples 3.50 per barrel Chickens 13 cts per lb a calf for Flavius @ per lb 2 Pigs for us @ $9.50 W. Cler quite Cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 1910 Jan 1911 22 Boys Chored A & Nancy went to Markham PM W. Cler pretty sharp 23 Boys brought load of Pine roots AM J went to Abram Lehmans sale PM Dr Dales Came to see me PM I have heavy Cold & hard Cough he gave me some Medicine I am up & around yet but am weak W. mild Cloudy drizzly rain PM 24 Boys Chored took grist to Davids W. pretty sharp a little drizzle & some snow last night it helped the sleighing some Sunday 25 Christmas day at home J & Susanna went to Benj'ns to dinner A went to Meeting at Altona with Thomas's girls Joe Called after supper W. fine & Clear all day but very Cold 26 Boys Chored Amelia & Ernie Called AM with a sleigh load of Visitors from Indiana & Waterloo W. a few in of snow last night & AM Mild 27 had our annual Family gathering & Roast Goose all our family were here a very fine day 28 A took grist Chop & went to Ceder Grove AM J helped wash they Chored PM W. Mild a steady fall of snow from East AM about 6 in fell 29 Boys Chored AM they both went to Balsdons sale on 9th Markham PM Cloudy, Mild drizzly PM 30 A helped Move the Threshing Machine from Bert Bean's to Thomas with team AM they Could not bring the Engine so they put it into Bean's yard Herman came to stay all night W. very Cold Clear 13 below tonight 31 Boys Chored A took Chop we Called Dr Dale Nancy has La Grippe is up & around but does not feel very well W. very fine Milder good sleighing Sunday Jan 1 1911 at home A & Esther went to Meeting at Widemans Flavius & Fanny & Eva Called awhile PM W. Cloudy {second page} Jan 1911 AM very foggy & thawing some PM light drizzle at times PM 2 J & A took 15 hogs in 2 sleighs to Markham @ $7.00 per Cwt W. foggy & misty nearly all day thawing fast Cooler this evening 3 A drew dung on back Orchard J helped wash W. Cold flurries of snow PM Daniels Called few minutes PM Nancy some better 4 Boys Chored brought a big sow from B Diller's that J bought @ $6.50 per Cwt live weight Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here to dinner W. pretty Cold from north flurries of snow PM 5 Boys Chored A went to Markham PM W. Cler very strong W Wind all day snow drifting some 6 Boys Chored A brought home young 3 yr old Horse Colt that he bought off Benj'n @ $170.00 J went to B Dillers W. snow from East nearly all day 7 Boys put Brine on Pork & Chored J sold Mare Maggie to Menno Reesor @ $200.00 MN was here to dinner W. fine Clear Nancy doing pretty well I am none too strong yet but am thankful to say that I can eat well & sleep well Sunday 8 at home Henry's Called a few minutes PM David Reesor's & Moses Rittenhouse were here to supper W. Cloudy the sun shone a few minutes snowy towards evening strong wind 9 A helped wash then they Chored W. turning Colder very strong wind W. NW Tilman Wideman & wife came to stay all night 10 A went to Ceder Grove J went to Whitevale AM A helped draw Ice for Geo Beatty from Davids Dam PM W. Milder Pretty Clear 11 A helped Johny Reesor's Kill hogs J took Susanna to Elias's AM brought her home PM W Cloudy AM drizzly rain PM Mixed with snow tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 1911 12 A helped Isaac Reesors Kill hogs AM Henry & Willis were here to dinner W. sharp & clear a fall of wet snow last night froze hard fine sleighing A & Susanna went to Markham PM 13 A took grist AM they brought load Pine roots PM Elias's children were here today they went to Toronto W. cloudy trees covered with white frost Mild 14 Boys took load of straw to James Dimma's AM they went to Graham's south of Mart Barkeys to Bring our threshing Machine to Thomas's but took a notion to leave it there W. Cloudy Mild Sunday 15 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove Sermon on St Mat part of 13 C by C Burkholder Herman & family Russell & Lewis Grove Menno & Levi Drudge & Susie Koch were here to dinner W. Cloudy Flurries of snow Cler PM 16 Boys washed AM they chored PM W. fine & Clear very Cold 9 below Zero this morning 2 above at noon down again tonight 17 Boys brought load Pine roots AM A wet to Markham PM Frank & Ada Barkey were here to dinner W. Cler very Cold 8 below this morning 8 above this evening 18 A took cream he went looking for Rabbits PM got none J & Susanna started to go to Dr Dales AM they met him & turned back she staid at Joes J brought load roots W. 8 below this morning fine & cler today milder 20 above this evening 19 J & Susanna went to Dr Dales AM J went to Ceder Grove & A went to see the railroad Bridge at Pearses PM W. Mild cloudy all day {second page} Jan 1911 20 J went with Flavius Collecting threshing Bills A drew Pine roots AM & brought a Grist home they brought load roots PM W. Mild Cloudy all day some drizzly snow 21 A took Cream J got Horse Major shod AM Boys Chored PM W. mild some rain last night cloudy today getting Colder tonight we Called Dr Dale Susanna is not well he came Pm & gave her some Medicine Sunday 22 at home Joes were here to dinner J & A went to Henry's to dinner W. fine not very Cold 23 Boys washed & Chored Esther went home on Saturday night J went for Flavius' Amelia she is coming to stay all winter & perhaps all summer Susanna took a bad spell this evening we put her to bed W. Cloudy pretty sharp air a slight flurrie of snow last night good sleighing 24 Boys chored A fixed a Bed stead W. fine clear 25 A went to Dr for some medicine for Susanna she is some better they Chored & filled some beds PM W. cloudy air from East flurries of snow PM A lot of young folks came to our old Kitchen to sing this evening 26 A went to Toronto on Trolleys J Chored Mary & all the children were here today W. Cloudy 27 Boys Chored & Cleaned Timothy seed W slow & steady rain all AM drizzly cloudy PM Johny Reesor's Mary & Anne Gayman were here awhile PM 28 Boys Chored W. Freezing Clear strong NW wind all day more Calm tonight Sunday 29 at home A J & Amelia went to David Groves to dinner W. Clear awhile this Morning then Cloudy a slight drizzle PM thawing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 1911 Feb 30 Boys Chored W. a very strong NW wind last night & today getting Colder towards evening 31 Boys Chored & A took Chop they brought load Pine roots W. Cloudy sharp Ari AM heavy squaals of snow PM 2 in fell C Burkholders wife is very low hardly expected to get better Zero this Morning Feb 1 J A & Amelia helped Flavius Kill hogs W. pretty strong East wind strong PM heard today that Christian Burkholder's wife died about Midnight she will be buried on Friday at 1/2 past nine to Wideman's She had Brights disease Candlemas day 2 Boys Chored J took 6 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 26 cts per doz W. Mild Cloudy AM Clear PM getting Colder 3 A & Amelia went to Funeral of Christian Burkholder's wife Sermon by Christian Gayman & Moses Weber spoke too W. East wind strong PM Some snow AM Colder this evening 4 We heart that Br inlaw Enos Hoover was very sick A & Nancy started to go to see him they heard on the road that he was dead they went on & staid to dinner the Dr did not know what his sickness was he will be Buried on Monday he was sick only one week W. Cloudy mild Sunday 5 J A Susanna & Amelia went to Joes to dinner Thomas's & Benj'ns were here awhile PM W. nearly Zero this morning 5 above at noon Zero again this evening Clear J & A & Amelia went to Thomas's after supper 6 A & Flavius went to Enos Hoover's funeral they Just went to the house Lewis Burkholder spoke J went with Thomas's Esther to Locust Hill to Meet Br C Elizabeth she Came to get to the Funeral J walked home. {second page} Feb 1911 & Thomas & Esther took her to the Funeral W. a strong East wind began to snow about 10 Snowy & blowing very strong yet there was no Trustee Meeting at Hebron 7 Boys shoveled snow & helped wash AM J Boys shoveled snow & helped wash AM J took grist PM W. fine Cler pretty Cold A helped shovel in 11th Con South of Church there are some high snow banks 8 boys Cut some feed & Chored AM they went to Wonchs sale in Whitevale PM W. very fine Thomas's & Elizabeth Martin Called PM 9 Boys filled 4 Barrels with Apples & Picked 3 pr Roosters w. cloudy frosty AM partly Clear PM Herman's & David Groves were here to dinner 10 A went to Toronto with Thomas they hitched a horse a piece 4 Barrels apples 1 Bal Rambo's $2.00 each 2 Bals Russets $2.50 Bal Spies $3.50 they were badly struck with Hail did not look well he had 3 pr young fall Chickens 17 cts per lb W. fine J went to Markham AM Chored PM 11 Boys Chored AM A went to help shovel snow at Hebron PM W. pretty cler very fine Sunday 12 at home Meeting was at Hebron but some of us have German Measles & did not like to go to Meeting Amelia & A have them they are not sick but do not feel well Daniels were here to dinner & Flavius' whole family were here PM W. Cloudy Mild all day Herman's Called awhile but did not come in 13 A took grist AM he mended Harness & shoes PM W. wind & sleet from East Mild 14 A went to Markham PM W. strong East wind drizzly sleet AM snow PM pretty Cold 15 A went with Thomas to take the cream there are some drifts on the north & south roads W. East wind last night & today not as Cold A sorted apples PM 16 A helped shovel snow on 11th Co AM J took 7 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts PM W East wind Cloudy AM some cler PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 17 Boys Chored W NW wind slight drizzle of rain at times thawing a little we called Dr Dales he Came this evening Susanna is not so well Joe's Called this evening 18 Boys cut big second growth Elm East of dam they are Cutting it into stovewood W Mild thawing a little fine Cler PM Susanna is not so well Sunday 19 at home Benj'ns were all here to dinner Elias's were all here to supper W. Cler sharp Air from North 20 Boys helped wash AM they cut wood & hung up Pork to smoke PM W. sharp Cler 21 A went to Markham AM J Chored Henry's were here to dinner Willis stays Herman was here to dinner too W. Zero this Morning Cold north wind Milder this evening 22 Boys Chored then A started after early dinner & brought Lawyer AF Wilson of Markham & he drew up my last Will & Testament & I Provided for my Dear wife & family & hope the Good God may Bless them A took Mr Wilson home this evening W. strong NW wind & some squaals of snow a little snow last night 23 A split Elm wood J & Willis took grist PM W sharp air from W pretty Cold thawing in the sun PM 24 J took Willis home & went to Kurst's Sale on 7th Con Pickering A Chored & Mended my Bridle W. pretty strong NW wind partly Cler Still good sleighing 25 J took cream A trimmed trees in old orchard AM they both went to Cloughtons sale on the old John Mapes farm PM W. Cler warm thawing Sunday 26 at home J A & Amelia started to go to Herman's began to drizzle they Came back & went to Elias's to dinner Cloudy drizzly at times 27 J helped wash AM A took grist they Chored PM W. NWest wind flurries of snow at time Colder 28 Boys trimmed trees in Old orchard W. Cold PM West wind Cler sleighing about gone March 1st 1911 Killed Big Pig Weighed 381 lbs Flavius Benj'n & Anne helped W. strong NW wind Flurries of dry snow at times not very Cold 2 A took some Sausage & hams to Ceder Grove & to Markham @ 14 cts per lb AM he went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM {second page} Mar 1911 J took Eggs & some sausages & Ham to Ceder Grove PM W Cold NW wind strong Calm tonight 3 Boys Chored AM they went to Roachs sale near Cherrywood PM J bought a fine cutter @ $16.50 Daniels were here to dinner W. fine Cler sharp NW wind some sleighs running but the roads are tough 4 Boys trimmed trees Susanna & Amelia went to Elias's & to Joe's awhile PM W. Clear some squaals of snow atimes Cold NW wind Sunday 5 at home Flavius & family Elias & family were here to dinner Henry's Came right after dinner W. Cold East wind some squaals of snow 6 Boys helped wash AM A drew load of wood from B Dillers for Sherman March PM J went to Hermans this morning & bought a cow @ $30.00 & 5 Bus Wheat he brought her home W. Clear Cold NE wind a few inches of snow last night sleighing fair 7 J took Nancy to M Barkey's this morning his wife was hurt in an upset on Sunday evening she had a rib broken & one cracked she is in bad pain but the Dr says she can sit up before long A took grist AM they both went to Pherrills sale on 11th Con PM Herman was here to dinner W fine Clear raw East wind 8 J & A cut some trees for wood in Old bush AM A went to A Milroys sawing Bee PM J took Nancy to Benj'ns awhile PM Wilfred is not well W. very fine thawing 9 Boys worked in bush AM A went to Markham PM J helped take a 2 yr old heifer pat way for Herman he bought her W. Cloudy mild hardly any sleighs running thawing fast 10 A helped shovel out Townline along Thomas's bush J Chored A went to Alick Milroys sawing PM J brought home Chop PM W. Clear strong NW wind getting Colder this evening 11 A helped Flavius saw wood AM J trimmed in Orchard they both trimmed PM W. Cler some frost last night cold East wind </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1911 Sunday 12 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by Br C Henry's were here to dinner Joe's were here PMW. some rain & some thunder last night & More or less all AM & awhile PM (not heavy) quite Cool NW wind 13 Boys trimmed apple Brush for stove wood & Dressed a calf PM W. Clear 14 J took Calf to Locust Hill & shipped it to Ed Lewis's then he trimmed Raspberry bushes A went to threshing Machine Meeting at Flavius's AM the Dividend was $12.00 each he went to N Burkholder's sawing Bee PM W. fine Cler frost last night sun thawing today 15 Boys Cleaned Timothy seed & Chored AM they had a sawing Bee PM 5 saws running Henry & Willis were here too w. Cloudy awhile this morning Cleared up strong NW wind quite strong PM getting Colder 16 A went to Henry's to help him to split wood J split wood in the bush AM he took 18 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 20 cts W. very strong NW wind last night & all day Clear 2 below Zero this morning 12 above this evening the wind seems going down this evening 17 A split wood in bush AM he went to Joe Dillers PM J went to Johny Ramers AM he Chored PM Mary & children were here PM Davids Called few minutes PM W. Milder squaals of snow PM nearly an inch fell 18 J went to Willie Raymonds in ol Clarke Hollow AM & bought 7 fine Pigs few Months old @ $19.00 he Chored PM A Chored & went to Widow Milroys sawing Bee PM W. Cler Sharp the sun thawing the snow I forgot to say that A brought 12 Cwt of Pea Coal from Locust Hill AM at $6.00 per {illegible} Flavius Fanny Eva & Carl were here PM {second page} Mar 1911 Sunday 19 at home Thomas's girls were here awhile AM Joe's Called PM A & Amelia went to Funeral of Solomon Reesor he died on Friday Morning W. Cloudy & partly Clear some heavy squaals of snow PM Mild 20 J helped wash AM a took 5 hogs 940 lbs to Markham @ $6.75 per Cwt he split wood in bush PM J went to FM Reesor's sale at Locust Hill PM he bought 6 fine big dining room Chairs @ 35 cts each w. Cler strong West wind getting Colder this evening 21 Boys Cleaned seed Oats & exchanged some with Flavius J took grist to Davids & got Horse Chief shod on hind feet W. Cloudy sharp Air it is freezing at night & thawing in day times there is hardly any snow to be seen Susanna is sick we Called Dr Dales he says she is all out of order he gave her some Medicine 22 J went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner then he went to a sale on the Old Joe Brown farm A Chored Esther & Russell were here to dinner A rubbed the Pork with Mustard & Put it in the garret W. Cloudy drizzly AM cleared up strong W wind PM getting Cold 23 Boys cut up a lot of rubbish in Woodshed AM J took grist & 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 18 cts PM A Chored we Called Dr Dales he Came Susanna is not better she Keeps her bed W. Cler strong Cold NW wind 24 Boys worked in bush AM J took grist & A began Painting West Kitchen floor PM W. Cler Cold air from N Susanna no better 25 Boys trimmed Plum trees & Grape vines AM A painted awhile at Kitchen floor J went to get some more Paint PM W. fine Cler Sunday 26 at home JD's were here to dinner Aunt Lizzy Burkholder was here at dinner Flavius's & Eva & M Barkeys were here PM W. Cloudy Mild A & Amelia went to Herman's to dinner Susanna not so well </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1911 April 27 Boys pulled off old wall paper in the West Cookhouse or summer Kitchen J went to Ceder Grove AM for some new paper & they put some of it on PM W. Cloudy drizzly rain all day it rained a lot last night 28 J helped wash A went to Markham to Meet Dentist AM they finished papering Kitchen PM W. strong West wind all day Cold A finished Painting Kitchen floor PM 29 A took 5 Pigs 970 lbs to Locust Hill @ $6.60 per Cwt AM J took Cream they Chored PM W. squaals of soft snow AM Colder PM 30 Boys cleaned seed grain Carl helped till about 3 PM W soft snow all AM & a little drizzle PM not Cold thawing some 31 Boys sawed pine roots behind barn for Engine W. Clear, Cold W wind sun thawing Daniels were here to dinner Herman Came to stay all night April 1 J took Cream Willis came with him he stays all night A helped bring Machine from A Grahams they cut up rubbish PM Anne was here awhile PM W. Cold W wind few squaals of snow Sunday 2 at home Henry's & Joe's were here to dinner Amelia was at Benj'ns to dinner W. clear Cold 12 deg above this Morning North wind 3 J helped wash A got Mare Queen shod on front feet & brought home load Pine roots from Flavius AM they drew roots with 2 teams PM W. Cler Cold East wind froze hard last night 4 A sawed wood with Buck saw J is not well W. strong East wind drizzly rain PM 5 A chored J is not well we Called Dr Dale he has not Come yet W. partly Cler some squaals of rain quite mild 6 A Chored & took Eggs to Ceder Grove 18 doz @ 16 cts Dr Came he gave J some Medicine he says he will soon get better W. Cloudy some slight squaals getting warmer {second page} April 1911 Amelia was to a Carpet rag Bee at Daniel Ramers 7 A sawed Plum trees & rubbish J is not very well yet Herman came to stay all night he is helping Oscar Wilson to overhaul the Machine at Thomas's W. fine clear 8 A took grist AM he trimmed Raspberry bushes PM J is some better I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron PM W. partly clear C Burkholder Came to stay all night frost last night Sunday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he did not feel well remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Burkholder Enos Nighswander's were here to dinner W. frost last night fine clear today 10 A sowed Timothy seed on Wheat on Knoll AM he helped Benj'n cut wood PM J helped wash AM he took Herman's hores to be shod at Ceder Grove PM Herman is at Thomass overhauling the Machine W. sharp frost last night fine Clear today 11 J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM we cleaned our Kitchen AM put down new Oilcloth PM W. steady Cool East wind all day frost last night 12 Boys Chored drove Abes colt in double Harness PM they intend to hitch him up but it began to rain about 3 PM East wind all day did not rain Much Teenie Stover was here to dinner Herman Came stay all night 13 Boys Chored J & Nancy went awhile to David Groves PM Esther is not well she is a little better W East wind not strong slight drizzle this evening Good Friday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 27 C by Br C Daniels & Willis were here to dinner Henry's were at Albert Reesor's Benj'n & family Flavius Fanny Eva & Carl were here PM Joseph Grove's brought Israel Weber & wife & Daniel Cressman & wife for a good Call PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1911 W mild drizzly rain heavy at times all AM very fine & clear PM 15 J took Chop A put dung round the Raspberrie bushes AM A went to Markham with Benj'n PM W. Cler a strong NW wind Herman's Harvey Came to stay all night Easter Sunday 16 at home Ernie Carl & Harvey were here to dinner W. fine clear Cold NW wind Easter Monday at home Br inlaw Simon Hoovers & Alberts were here to dinner J A & Albert went to Maxwells to fish PM they caught 20 Aaron Rittenhouse & wife here PM W. Cler Cold NW wind frost last night Henry's Called awhile PM 18 J helped wash AM A carried the apples out of cellar AM they Chored & Cut feed PM Alma & Frank Barkey were here to dinner Henry & Willis Called PM W. frost last night fine today 19 J & Amelia helped scrub meeting house AM A split Engine wood J & Nancy went to Markham PM A Chored W. some East wind Cler frost last night 20 Boys began seeding below garden to East Corner of Orchard with mixed grain then began in field East of dam with Mixed grain W. Cler, Cold Air 21 Boys worked at seeding W. Cool East air slight drizzly rain AM didnt amount to much Herman's Harvey Came to stay all night 22 Boys worked at seeding W. Cler Cool air from East Alma Frank & Ada Barkey Came to supper & they stay all night Sunday 23 at home Amelia Ernie & Carl went to Meeting at Wideman's Elias's & Br inlaw Jesse Hoover were here to dinner A & J went to Henry's after supper W. mostly Cler sharp air from NW 24 Boys worked at seeding the ground works very well W. Clear Cool air from north 25 Boys worked at seeding I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner Called awhile at Joe's W. very fine & clear pretty warm 26 Boys finished seeding they have some to harrow & roll yet I & Nancy went to Br N's Lizzy to dinner W. very fine & clear warm 27 Boys finished harrowing & rolling I & Susanna took 16 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 15 cts W. very fine warm & Cler {second page} April 1911 May 28 A helped Benj'n all day with team at seeding J rolled new meadow behind barn AM he took grist Chop PM I went to Elias's PM W. Clear warm 29 Boys harrowed part of wheat on Knoll & sowed barley on it it needs rain they dug garden PM Hermans Lydia & Harvey & little Frank were here today Herman was here to dinner too he was at Thomas's fixing Machine W. very fine Clear warm the buds are Coming on the trees Sunday 30 A & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner Adeline has been sick is up again Daniel has Blood Poisoning in his finger he Pricked it with a thistle or sliver & it swelled up to his shoulder he is in bed but is getting better they Called at JH Ramers he has Grippe W. drizzly rain last night foggy at times today drizzly rain at times warm & growing time May 1 A helped wash J took grist Chop AM they helped Clean house PM W. drizzly light rain AM very heavy showers at times PM Creek running lively it had been very low 2 Boys helped clean house AM dressed calf cut up wood in shed W. cold NW wind froze some last night 3 J took cream he took calf along & shipped it to Ed Lewis's AM they Chored PM A took grist Chop AM W. sharp frost last night froze Ice fine & clear all day N wind Cool 4 J & Susanna went to Dr Dales AM A raked door yard & they both ganged root ground behind Cider house PM W. Clear Cool air from north froze pretty hard last night 5 Boys ganged & harrowed root ground I went to Johny Reesors for Butter PM W. very fine & warm J took cream A ganged then they both harrowed A went to U Drudges raising PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1911 J leveled the Corn ground by drawing a Plank over it & standing on it PM W. a very fine warm spring day Sunday 7 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 3C by C Gayman no visitors Benj'n & family Franky Grove & a few boys were here PM W. a lovely growing spring day A went to Henrys after supper on his Bycicle 8 Boys worked on root ground I & Nancy went to Henrys to dinner I got very tired W. a very fine Cler day quite warm the trees are coming into leaf very fast 9 J took Chop AM they both worked on root ground A dug garden & they set out some Prune trees this morning I & Nancy went to Joe's awhile PM then I went to Ceder Grove W. fine 10 Boys sowed Mangels & Plante 5 drills Early Potatoes south of Calf Pasture little May Barkey & Baby Wilbur were here Elias's were in Markham Herman was here to dinner with his Horse W Cloudy Cooler some drizzly rain PM 11 Boys sowed Mangels & Silo corn behind Cider house W. very warm very strong W wind PM A shower went around north after supper 12 A Put dung around Plum trees that he planted & finished making garden J & Nancy went to Daniels he is weak yet but is doing fairly well W. very strong W Wind Cooler this evening I brought Anne to help sew PM 13 Boys Chored AM A & Flavius went to shear Daniel Ramer's sheep PM J drew some stove wood into shed PM W. fine Clear & Cool I & Nancy went to Benj'ns awhile PM Vera has the measles there are a great Many Cases through the Country Sunday 14 I & Nancy kept house J A & Susanna went to Henry's to dinner (Amelia & her Brother's went to Daniels to dinner Daniel is doing well W very fine Cler day Cool air {second page} May 1911 15 A Plowed back garden J helped wash AM they Planted late Potatoes PM they fixed floor of front Kitche stoop this evening W pretty warm rather cloudy PM sprinkles of rain at times 16 Boys went to Henry's this Morning to go Trout fishing on 7th Pickering Henry went with them awhile he Caught one small Trout J & A got a fine Mess of Chubs W. fine rain last night mostly Cloudy today drizzles of rain off & on fine steady rain this evening 17 J took grist Chop A helped at house cleaning Herman was here to dinner with his hores W Cloudy at times fine growing weather 18 A went looking for Mushrooms this Morning he got a lot J Chored Henry's Came to dinner they brought a big Eel that Henry Caught in A Lehmans Pond last night nearly 3 feet long then we had a fine dinner of Mushrooms & Salmon & Eel W. some thunder & fine rain last night Cloudy at times today & very very warm warmest day so far J took 24 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove@ 16 cts per doz 19 J & A went fishing to Dead water with hooks caught about 40 fine Catfish Mostly larger ones J harrowed Corn PM A skinned fish & Painted stoop floor W. quite warm yet little Cooler 20 A took grist Chop J took Susanna to David Grove's AM they fixed swingate at Creek on Townline & Chored PM W very very warm Thunder Clouds going around this evening Sunday 21 at home Elias's were here to dinner A & Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans W. very very warm very heavy thunder north & west last night some rain here Jacob Smiths barn at Almira was burned & all his horses & Cattle & a lot of grain 22 J helped wash AM A drove his Colt awhile with harness on they over hauled fence on north side of old Orchard PM W. quite warm yet it seems cooler this evening 23 J went to Daniels to Castrate his lambs A took grist Oats AM they fixed fence & Chored PM W. a heavy thunder storm through the night some rain quite warm today Cooler this evening it seems cleared up </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1911 June went to Markham with horse Major AM W. very fine & clear a pleasant day 31 A worked at Cemetery at Arthur Milroys J finished scuffling Mangels AM he brought load gravel PM W. Cool AM fine shower PM some thunder very fine shower Henry & Willis Called this morning for Potatoes June 1 A drew gravel J Chored W. very strong NW wind quite Cool Calm this evening 2 A drew gravel he got horses shod PM J Chored W. very fine day rather Cloudy 3 A built wall at Benj'ns J Grubbed Corn with seeder AM he took some Chop & went to Ceder Grove PM I went with him W. very fine day Whit Sunday 4 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Gayman sermon on by C Burkholder Daniels & C Gayman & wife were here to dinner Willis was here too he stays all night W. Air from East a little stronger PM began to rain at bedtime Whit Monday 5 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner Susanna went along to Br C's J & A went with Henry's & J Burkholder's to Lake fishing they didnt get many W. partly cloudysome rain & thunder after 4 PM a fine shower lst night 6 J took cream A helped wash AM they both helped Benj'n move straw into shed PM W. East wind Cool showry nearly all day 7 J took Chop A worked at Benj'ns AM they thinned Mangels Flavius & Carl Benj'n his Man Sherman March helped PM W. very fine Cler Lydia & Harvey & little Frank were here to dinner 8 Boys finished thinning Mangels the same ones helped I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner W. fine Clear 9 Boys topped Thistles W. fine a few thunder showers wet around this evening not very heavy a slight shower 10 A took cream & Chored J & Flavius went to Toronto on an Automobile {second page} {appears to be a page or two missing} May 1911 24 A went for Mushrooms got a fine lot they Chored PM W. very fine & cool strong W wind PM Ascension day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid at home to attend to the Baker remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mark 16 C by Abraham Rittenhouse Freeman Rittenhouse spoke too W. very fine lovely day David Groves Henry Boyer Henry Steckly from Waterloo were here to dinner & Pre Abraham Rittenhouse & wife and Thomas's Called PM Martin Ramer was here to dinner too 26 I went to yearly Conference at Hebron all Passed reasonably well MN was here to dinner there was Meeting at 3 PM Tobias Martin & Joseph Gingricks spoke also Freeman Rittenhouse Frank Houses & wife & Barbara Johnston Freeman Rittenhouse & Christian Rittenhouse were here to supper Albert Reesor brought Deacon Menno Shants & Deacon Levi Martin PM Joseph Gingrich & for a Call after supper W. very fine Cler A took a load of them to Johny Reesor's 27 J Grubbed corn with seeder A Pointed wall north of horse stable door B Diller & wife brought Sol Horner & wife from Cayuga to supper W. Cler Cool air Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron sermon on St luke 22 C by C Gayma & on Luke 23C by Br C Lords Sacrament was Celebrated no visitors after service Jake & Anne Diller were here to supper Flavius & family were here this evening W. very very warm some Cooler this evening 29 J helped wash & Chored A drew 4 loads gravel from Collins Pit into barnyard W. Cler fine & Cool some wind from north 30 A worked at Cementing at Alex Milroys J scuffed Mangels they are coming fine Susanna & Amelia </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 1911 W slight shower AM very warm today a very heavy thunder storm & fine rain after 9 O' this evening some heavy Claps of thunder it looks like a fire to N East we Just now hear it was Fred Hornshaws barn on 6th Con Pickering Sunday 11 A Susanna & Amelia went to JD's to dinner J went to Henry's I & Nancy went to Thomas's to dinner W. very very warm a heavy shower & some thunder about 5 PM some Cooler this evening 12 Boys drew gravel with one waggon on 11th Con W Cloudy at times very heavy short shower PM Nancy & Amelia washed 13 Boys drew gravel with 2 waggons which finished our road work AM they helped Flavius hoe Mangels PM W. cloudy at times fine & cool 14 Boys helped Flavius hoe Mangels J Came home at 3 PM & grubbed Mangels & some of Corn with seeder I took Nancy Susanna & Amelia to Elias's to a rag sewing Bee & brought them home PM W. a very fine Cool Clear day 15 A grubed Corn with Thomas's Grubber then they both Topped thistles A helped Benj'n hoe Mangels after 3 PM W. a very fine Cool Cler day 16 A helped Benj'n at Mangels all day J helped till noon then he took grist Chop & got Major & Billy shod W. very fine Cool Cler day 17 Boys both helped Henry hoe Mangels W. fine cool rather Cloudy at times Sunday 18 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans Joe & Anne were here to supper W. very fine pretty warm 19 J took 5 hogs to Locust Hill for W Shants @ $7.00 per Cwt (800 lbs) A helped wash AM they topped thistles PM W. very warm 20 Boys topped topped thistles AM J topped thistles in pasture field PM & A went to barn raising {second page} June 1911 at Davidsons on Chris Stovers place PM Noah Brownsburger were here to dinner W. fine & Cool NW wind through the day 21 A Cut Thistles AM he scuffed Corn PM J went to help shingling at Jacob Smiths new barn W. a very fine cler day 22 J scuffled Corn A hoed they also put up some wire fence back of Orchard to let the cows into the swale pasture W. very very warm some clouds went around but did not rain our Good King George the Vth was crowned today 23 A went to OAC farm excursion J Scuffled Corn W. some Cooler partly Cloudy a little rain this evening 24 A went to help at Smiths barn J took grist Chop & Chored w. partly clear fine & cool I went to Joes PM J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM Sunday 25 at home Henry's & Elias's were here to dinner Benj'ns were here PM A went to Dr Dale this Morning he has a very bad Cold W. partly cloudy not very warm 26 A helped Benj'n hoe Mangels part of today J hoed in our own mangels W. Cloudy drizzly rain at times I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM J helped wash AM 27 I & Nancy went to Benj'n to dinner Boys hoed Mangel W. very very warm thunder Clouds went around a slight shower here toward evening 28 J Grubbed Mangels & Potatoes A hoed he helped Flavius cement his cow stable floor PM Esther Louis & Frank were here to dinner Joseph Atkinson was here to dinner too W. very fine & Cool 29 A helped Flavius at Cementing J took grist Chop AM & then he Cut a lot of grass in Meadow back of barn it is not very heavy I & Susanna went to Elias's awhile PM W. very fine & Cool air 30 Boys Cut hay Am over half of meadow then they Tedded raked & Cocked some they drew in 2 loads this evening W. fine warm clear Willis came to stay all night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1911 July 1 Boys drew in 9 loads hay Ernie helped PM W. very very warm it was reported to be 94 some places Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 15 C by Levi Groves Pre C Burkholder & his sister Susy Hoover & Russell & Levi Grove were here to dinner Pre Levi Grove & wife were here to dinner too C Burkholder & his sister Susy Hoover here here to supper Flavius & family J & Anne were here after supper w. very very warm near the 100 mark in some places (but a very welcome Breeze from NW fine Cool Breeze 3 A A took a fat Cow & Heifer to Butcher White in Markham @ $80.00 J cut some grass then went & brought A home they drew in few loads hay PM W. very very warm the warmest day since 1854 over 100 deg in Toronto 4 Boys raked last of Meadow & drew it in they got 16 loads of the 10 acre field W. very warm yet a Cool Breeze is very welcome Mary & the children were here today Picking Currants 5 Boys cut thistles & chored I took Amelia & Susanna to Thomas's rag sewing Bee & brought them home this evening W. very warm a fine thunder shower PM some heavy thunder & a fine rain some Cooler this evening 6 A drew 4 loads Gravel from Collins into barn yard J Grubbed Mangels AM he chored PM W. quite warm yet the storm yesterday was very strong along townline west of 10 Con to Armadale it took part of roof of Freemans barn & a lot of shade trees were torn down 7 Boys drew home stove wood into wood shed W. fine & Cool, clear {second page} July 1911 8 A scuffled Corn J went to Stouffville for repairs for Binder I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine pretty warm PM A went to Stouffville this evening the repairs that J got were not the right ones Sunday 9 at home A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Altona Thomas's Martha & Esther were here to dinner W. very very warm away up in 90 deg some Breeze ( but still it is very warm thunder cloudy went around north PM 10 A helped wash J Chored W. very warm AM a heavy rain & thunder storm PM some pretty heavy Claps a regular down pour of rain the Old Pond was about empty it is near full again Cooler this evening 11 Boys Plowed sod in meadow behind barn it is soaked Thoroughly W. warm AM a heavy rain after dinner some thunder Susanna Amelia Flavius Fanny & Eva were in Toronto on Train Creek running 12 Boys Plowed Herman made his last Call with his Horse today W. very fine Clear Cool Air 13 J took Cream A cut Corners in Wheat field then they cut awhile with Binder till noon then a fine thunder shower came after dinner they Plowed PM not so very warm 14 Boys Chored awhile then finished Cutting Knoll till noon then a shower came after dinner then they Plowed awhile then Cut till supper when a heavy shower & pretty heavy thunder Came Cooler now 15 J took Cream A took grist Chop to Whitevale (David is repairing his Mill) then they finished cutting the Wheat it is a pretty fair Crop Henry's were here PM W. Cloudy at time not so warm Sunday 16 at home J A & Amelia went to Daniels to dinner W. partly cloudy a little distant thunder a very little rain at times some thunder & heavy rain tonight after bedtime. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1911 17 J took 7 hogs 1190 lbs to Locust Hill for Shank this Morning @ $7.00 per Cwt A Plowed sod J Plowed too when he Came home Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here Picking Raspberries David Lewis came with them W. partly Cloudy quite a heavy shower PM 18 Boys finished Plowing sod Barbara Diller & her husband D Weaver from Colorado were here to supper their 2 Children were with them W. fine Cler not so warm 19 Boys finished Plowing harrowed sod & cut awhile in barley west of dam Lydia Harvey & little Frank Mary & the Children were here Picking Currants & Berries Herman made his last round with his Horse W slight shower AM pretty heavy shower this evening some thunder not so warm 20 A took Susanna to Dr Dales AM he finished Cutting Barley PM J went to Jackson Point on an Excursion from Markham w. Cler not so warm I took 12 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 17 cts 21 Boys chored & began to draw in Wheat they drew in 4 loads Daniels were here to dinner W. a little Cloudy this morning, fine & Cler today 22 Boys & Benj'n & his 2 Men Mayberry & Sherm March drew in rest of Wheat till 1/2 past 10 9 loads they raked the stubble & drew it in PM 2 loads W. very fine Cler N Wind Sunday 23 I & Nancy went to Uriah Drudges to dinner J A Susanna & Amelia went to Joes to dinner W. not so warm rather Cloudy PM a few drops of rain this evening 24 Boys drew dung on Plowed Sod Benj'n two men helped AM with team he helped too PM they got done about 4 PM Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here PM Picking Berries {second page} July 1911 Aug W. Cool a heavy strong W wind quite strong 25 Boys helped Benj'n draw in with team w. cool with strong wind Susanna & Amelia went to Markham AM with Horse Major 26 Boys helped Benj'n AM then they all came & drew in our barley till about 4 PM W. partly Cloudy Cool Benj'ns Vera was here today Alma Frank & Ada Came to stay all night 27 J cut Mixed crop below Orchard & below bush Herman spread dung AM I took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts W. fine 28 J took grist to Whitevale then he Cut above bush A helped Thomas thresh part of the day Elias's Children were here yesterday & today W. Cler pretty warm Air from East 29 Boys helped Benj'n draw dung with team I went to Johny Reesor's for Butter & to Joe's for Bread & then to Ceder Grove AM W. pretty strong wind quite warm Sunday 30 al went to Meeting except J he staid with Amelia she has bad Cold remarks by Br C sermon St John part of 1st C by C Gayman no visitors but Mary Cullen PM Joes Called this evening W. quite warm thunder clouds went around north this evening 31 Boys drew in Mixed grain south of garden 4 loads then they cut oats East of dam W. quite warm A helped Cut weeds in gr{illegible}y and after supper I went AM to Ask a few to come & help August 1 Boys Cut about half of Mixed Peas & Oats in it E field & drew in 4 loads pure Oats Mayberry helped PM W. very very warm thunder clouds in the west this evening few drops of rain at bedtime 2 J took grist Chop to Davids then Cut grain he finished field Peas & Oats A helped Flavius thresh PM W rather cloudy at times warm </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 1911 a slight sprinkle of rain this morning 3 threshed AM & little while PM Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here the grain is not very heavy there was a sort of blight struck the oats there are a good many light grains the fall wheat is fairly good barley good W. cloudy all AM clear awhile PM Cloudy this evening quite warm 4 J took grist Chop then they spread dung they finished Cutting the grain below Orchard PM which finishes our harvest W. quite cloudy AM fine cler PM 5 A went to Markham AM J brought Chop from Davids they drew in 4 loads Oats & J raked below garden & they drew rakings in W. very heavy dew & Mist this morning warm Cler Sunday 6 I & Nancy went to Johny Ramers to dinner J A & Susanna went to Henry's to dinner W. quite warm thunder clouds went around PM 7 Boys drew in 4 loads south of bush & 4 loads East of dam A helped wash AM J brought loads Alone & A helped unload W. Cler warm 8 I & Nancy went to Daniel Ramers to dinner called at Saml Ramer's PM then went to Joseph Groves to supper then went to Daniels to stay all night W. Cler quite warm 9 went to Delilah Hoover to dinner then Came home Q. quite warm Cool Breeze from S West the Boys & Benj'n drew in a lot of grain today A & J helped Milroys & J McCreight thresh 10 Boys helped Benj'n drew in a lot of grain W. quite warm cloudy awhile PM 11 A Grubbed in field where they will sow Wheat J raked stubble AM they finished drawing grain Benj'n helped PM I & Nancy went to Flavius at 4 PM Flavius fell out of the Mow onto the waggon rak he is pretty badly hurt but no bones broken W. fine Cool wind lovely day 12 Boys helped Benj'n drew in all day W. fine Cler {second page} Aug 1911 I got Horse Major shod all around this morning then I went to Johny Reesors for butter & to Joes for Bread for Susanna Sunday 13 at home Henry's & Joes were here to dinner Harvey Wilsons Ed Wilson Mrs Wilson & Mrs Warren Called PM in their Auto & took Nancy & I Susanna & Anne & gave us a very Pleasant Ride 5 miles around the Block a very fine day a little Cloudy at times 14 Boys helped Benj'n draw in AM A Disked & J Grubbed PM. W. quite warm Flavius is up & around again 15 A went with Waggon to help Elias draw in grain they drew in 4 loads then he came home drizzly rain stopped them he went again after dinner they drew in 8 loads, Cler some strong W wind J took cream he took grist chop PM 16 A took 8 hogs 1290 lbs to Locust Hill for Shank @ $7.35 AM J Cleaned Mangels A took grist Chop PM W. quite warm shower went around Deliliah & Peters Mary Came to stay all night 17 J took cream A harrowed J harrowed when he came home they began to ganged in NE field PM W. quite warm fine Breeze a very fine heavy shower of rain a few minutes PM 18 Boys ganged I & Susanna went to Elias's PM W. warm a heavy squaal of wind after dinnner very little rain here had a Call AM Mrs John Cober her Daughter Martha & her husband C Hisey from Kansas & her Daughter Susan Robson quite Cool this evening 19 J took Cream he brought Willis with him he stays a few days A took 4 bags grist to David's & left it there they both ganged I & Willis brought grist home with Horse Major PM W. fine Cler Cool air NW wind Sunday 20 at home Elias's were here to dinner & supper Flavius Boys & Eva were here to dinner W. fine Cler & Cool Breeze from north </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 1911 21 Boys ganged I & Nancy & Willis went awhile to Joes PM W fine Cler Cool Breeze Henry Called & took Willis home this evening 22 Boys ganged W.quite warm thunder clouds in NW 23 A helped Benj'n Benj'n draw dung J went to Markham AM he chored PM David Groves were here to dinner W fine Cool Breeze a very little rain last night 24 Boys drew dung Benj'n & his 2 men helped with teams Elias's Man helped with team till 3 PM W. fine Cler Teenie Stover & her sister Barbara & Rachel Hilts were here to supper I took 13 dozen Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts 25 J helped Elias Thress A helped Flavius draw dung with team I went to Johny Reesor for Butter W. Cloudy all day 26 A was at Henrys all day fixing barn doors J helped Elias finish threshing till about 9 AM then he took grist Chop & Chored MN was here to dinner then we went to half yearly Conference all passed off very well W. very fine Cler Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Burkholder visitors C Burkholder & Lizzie Gibner Herman & family David Nighswander & wife Peter Nighswander & Lucinda Reesor W. Air from East Distant thunder NW & SW PM a slight little shower here 28 A helped Johny Reesor thresh J Grubbed in sod W. foggy cloudy AM fine heavy showers PM Soaked pretty well in 29 A helped Johny Reesor till after dinner then in evening J finished Grubbing & ganded in field East of dam W. fine Cler Cool N Wind Br N's Lizzie was here to dinner 30 J took 7 Pigs 1250 lbs to Locust Hill @ $7.50 for Boyd then they drew dung with 2 Waggons Ernie helped to load W. quite Cool Adeline & Emma Stover were here to dinner {second page} Sept 1911 31 Boys spread dung I & Nancy went to JH Reesors to dinner Called at Benj'n Stovers W. fine Cler Cool N East air Sept 1 A helped Flavius drew dung with team J took Grist Chop & Chored W. fine Cler cool NW wind 2 J began to gang in East end of big field A went with George Beatty to Lake Scugog to troll for Muskinonge they got none there was some rain & thunder AM ground well soaked Sunday 3 at home Elias's Children were here to dinner & supper A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Altona J & Frank Barkey went to Henry's awhile PM W. very fine Cler 4 J cut feed corn with Corn binder then he ganged north of bush A harrowed in N East field where it was ganged Abraham Raymonds were here to dinner W. fine Cler 5 Boys ganged I went to Ceder Grove PM Russell & Louis Grove came to stay all night they were at Exhibition in Toronto W. fine Clouded up PM began to rain towards evening fine steady rain raining yet bedtime 6 A ganged all day J ganged AM he began to sow Wheat PM W. very fine Clear day 7 A & Carl finished sowing Wheat then they ganged I went to Toronto I & Nancy went to Hermans their little Frank is sick getting better W. Cloudy East wind a little drizzle of rain not heavy 8 Boys ganged & A rolled big field Herman Came to stay all night I went to Ceder Grove W very fine 9 A Disked in Wheat stubble with 3 Horses A went to Benj'n at 3 PM to help fill Silo J took Chop PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very Cloudy AM Cler PM Sunday 10 at home Henry's were here to dinner Ernie & Carl with W. very fine day Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept 1911 11 J Cut our silo Corn A helped Benj'n & Cou{illegible} fill then they came here about 4 PM & cut in about half of our Corn W. warm thunder showers went SW this evening slight sprinkle here warm I brought Anne PM J took her home this evening 12 finished filling silo till 1/2 past 9 then A went to Pettys he Came home about 4 J Disked in wheat stubble W. Cler quite Coo N Wind a very heavy dash of rain last night & some heavy thunder 13 J began Plowing sod in Pasture field with 2 furrow gang A harrowed Wheat stubble AM he helped Gordon Dimma fill silo PM I & Nancy went to Elias's a while PM W. fine Cler Cool N wind 14 A helped G Dimma finish silo then he & J Plowed Sod & rolled some I took grist Chop & took 10 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 21 cts PM W rather cloudy East wind 15 Boys finished Plowing & rolling sod he took in our Beets W. very fine cler pretty warm 16 A harrowed East of dam & began to Single Plow J Rolled sod W. Cler quite warm Amelia & Susanna went to Dr Dale AM Frank Barkey Came here this Morning he stays tomorrow Elias's are away visiting to John Brillinger's & others Sunday 17 at home Benj'n & family were here to dinner W. very fine warm & cler 18 Boys Plowed East of dam J took cream this Morning W. fine warm Cler 19 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Saml Hoovers to dinner then to Henry's to supper & staid all night W. Cloudy fine shower on the way going up Cler PM 20 went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers to dinner then Came home W. W fine Clear all day Cool Air 21 A helped fill Silo at Pilkeys & Arthur Reesor J Plowed & took 13 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 per doz. Herman's Lydia was here helping us W. Cler AM Cloudy & fine shower PM 22 J Plowed A was at Flavius filling Silo PM he took Lydia home tonight {second page} Sept 1911 W fine Cler I & Willis took grist Oats to Davids PM 23 J took Cream Willis went with him then he went home with Henry's Man then Boys plowed A helped at Thomas's filling silo PM Albert Reesor's brouht Henry Usher & wife & Joseph Snider & wife from Waterloo for a good Call PM I brought some pumpkins from Benj'n & went to Joe's PM W. very fine warm Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks on St Luke 22nd C by C Gayman Sermon on Luke 23 by Br C Russell & Louis Grove Flavius's Eva & AB's Lizzy were here to dinner Flavius & Fanny & the boys & Benj'n were here PM Joes were here to supper W Cloudy all day warm 25 J Plowed A helped J Beane fill silo AM he plowed too PM W. Cloudy Misty AM Cler Cooler Pm some rain last night I & Nancy went to Aunt Lizzy Burkholders awhile PM 26 J Plowed A helped wash then he went to NB to fill silo I took Chop to Davids & went to Ceder Grove AM Esther & Louis were here to dinner W. Cool Clear some rain last night 27 Boys worked in Root Cellar AM they have ordered a Gasoline Engine & they intend to set it to run the separator & the Root Pulper also the Cutting Box they Plowed PM A went about 400 to help Gordon Dimma to fill silo W. Cloudy & rainy AM Cler PM Cooler this is my 75th Birthday 28 A helped Dimmas fill AM he drew 2 loads Gravel PM J Plowed & rolled I & Nancy went to Joes this evening to stay all night Joe took Mart & Esther to Locust Hill they went to Waterloo Daniels were here to supper 29 Mary & May & the Baby were here to day I took 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts per doz took May home I & Nancy went to Joes to day all night at J was going to Toronto but he didnt go it rained last night 30 was at Joes all day W. fine AM Cloudy PM Amelia went home to say this evening so we will be without a girl for awhile Sharp frost on Thursday morning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1911 Sunday Oct 1 at home W. steady rain till after dinner some drizzle PM 2 Boys Pulled mangels AM they drew in 7 loads PM W. fine Clear 3 Boys Pulled Mangels & drew in 15 loads W East wind all day began to rain this evening Susanna went to Markham to Dentist with Major Amelia & Fanny went with her she left impression for Teeth 4 Ernie Plowed in Abes place Abe helped Flavius Cement Stable AM he helped JD's thresh PM J Picked some Apples AM he Plowed PM W. Cler very strong W winds & Gales Cooler this evening 5 J helped JD's thresh AM A Pulled Mangels then they both finished Pulling & drawing Mangels PM loads I took 9 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 23 cts this morning W. Cler Cool Air not so windy 6 Boys Chored till after 9 then went to the Markham Fair W. Cloudy this Morning began to rain slowly from East at 900 rain all day pretty fast at times they got home about 5 rainy yet 7 J went to Markham AM to bring home the gasoline Engine A Chored I went to Johny Reesors for Butter & to Joe's A helped Alick Milroys thresh PM J Chored & Picked winter apples PM Benj'ns Fanny helped up to day Machine Came this evening W. Cler fine all day Cool air Sunday 8 at home all day W. fine Clear Cool a white frost last night 9 threshed all out run very well we had a fair turnout of Mixed grain {illegible} Oats & Peas & Oats very fine day Benj'ns Fanny helped us in the house got done about 1/2 past 3 PM 10 I & Susanna went to M Dentist Barker at Markham I left Impression for 2 Teeth in lower plate Susanna got new plate A helped Flavius thresh till 1/2 past 3 PM then he helped J bring in some feed Corn J Picked winter apples W. very misty this morning cleared up very fine 11 A helped J McCreight thresh AM he brought AB's Lizzie to work for us awhile PM J Plowed W Cloudy a very light drizzle all day Daniels were here to dinner {second page} 12 A took some Chop this Morning then J Plowed out some Potatoes then A Picked J Plowed till noon A picked Potatoes J helped him finish then they got about 15 bags they are good I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM 6 1/2 doz Eggs at 25 cts W. a very fine cler day 13 A Picked Apples AM he helped Benj'n thresh PM J Plowed W. fine he Picked Apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine 14 A helped Benj finish threshing AM he Plowed PM J Plowed AM he Picked apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine slight frost last night the Trains began to run on the GNR regular on Monday Sunday 15 I & Nancy & AB's Lizzie went to M Barkeys to dinner Boys & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner J & A went to Henry's after supper w. very fine & Clear all day a little Cloudy this Morning 16 A Plowed J Picked winter apples W. very fine Cler some East wind boys brought Willis along last night to stay a few days 17 J went to Flavius to Pick Apples rain stopped them about 1000 A Picked at home W. Cloudy began to rain about 10 AM rainy yet bedtime heavy at times 18 A plowed J Picked Apples he took 4 bags Wheat to Whitevale this Morning & exchanged it for Flower Flavius helped Pick Apples PM Henry Called after dinner & took Willis home W. very fine 19 A Plowed AM Ernie Came & drove his team PM & A Made some sash for them in our shop J Picked Apples for Sauce I took 3 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts W. very very fine 20 J took 16 bags Cider Apples to Lapps AM A plowed J Plowed too PM W. very Misty AM also PM 21 A helped Thomas's thresh till after 3 PM J took some Chop then he Plowed nearly finished root field I went to Johny Reesor's for Butter & to Joe's for Bread W. Cloudy all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct 1911 Nov Sunday 22 all went to meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mark part of 10 C by Br C no visitors Daniels called Benj'n & family were awhile PM W. very Misty Cler a while at noon drizzly rain at times PM 23 J took Cream & brought home sauce they Plowed all day began Plowing sod second time north of Meeting house W. Cloudy squaals of rain PM Benj'n Hooever & wife were here awhile PM Herman Came to stay all night 24 Boys Plowed Saml Brownsberger & dau Elisabeth were here to dinner W. very fine day 25 Boys Plowed I & Nancy went to Br inlaw John Hoover's to dinner then went to Enos Nighswander's to stay all night awhile to David Nighswander after supper W. fine day 26 went to Ed Myer's to dinner awhile to Levi Groves then came Called at Henry's a few minutes W. fine Cool 27 Boys Plowed every day I took 2 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts W. about an inch of snow on the ground this morning thawed this is the 54th anniversary of our wedding day & I have never had reason to regret it 28 A brought load Coal J went to Markham for a lot of rigging for the Engine & took Cream they Picked Cider Apples PM W. strong cold W wind Sunday 29 at home Br C's & Joes were here to dinner Elias & family Called PM W. fine Cold W wind Thanksgiving day 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mark part of C by Br C Daniels Davids & family & Elias's were here to dinner W. Cler raw East Wind 31 J Plowed A Nancy & Lizzie went to Funeral of David Hane at Widemans he died on Sunday W rain last night Cloudy light drizzle all day not Cold Nov 1 J took grist A Chored AM they both went to Plowing Match on 5th Con Markham PM W. Cler rain Air began to snow after supper ground White already. {second page} Nov 1911 2 Boys brought Colt home from Pearces Pasture AM they Chored PM W. Clear cold W wind about 2 in snow sun is thawing Freezing in the shade 3 A helped Bob Milroy thresh till near noon then he worked at fitting his Engine J took Chop & got Horse Chief shod AM he brought load Coal PM W. very Clear sharp air snow all gone 4 A worked at setting Engine J went to George Gates Plowing Bee on the Old Barnard farm I went to Johny Reesors for Butter & to Joes for Bread W. Milder Cler like Indian Summer a little smoky Sunday 5 at home Flavius & his Family were here this evening W. Cloudy & Mild 6 A began to draw dung rain stopped him J helped wash then they worked at setting Engine began to rain from East after 900 rained all day 7 J went to Henry's A & Susanna went to Markham AM they put apples down Cellar PM Benj'n helped W Cloudy this Morning Cleaned up strong W. wind 8 A & Ernie drew dung with 2 teams near Willow trees J took grist & went to Ceder Grove with 2 1/2 doz Eggs @ 30 cts AM he went to Sale on the Old Peters farm near Cherrywood he got table 30 cts W. fine rather Cloudy Nancy has not been very well for sometime we Called Dr Dales on Sunday she is a little better she is up & around 9 Boys put in some Tiles & Plowed in last of dung AM they A drew off stone & J made water furrows PM W. strong W wind all day 10 Boys worked at starting Engine got it running J made Cider at Lapps PM W. raw last night drizzly AM fine Cler PM at times Nancy pretty well again 11 J went to Henry's AM he brought Willis to stay awhile he took grist PM A worked at Engine he helped to cut Briars in grain and PM W. Cloudy & Clear at times Sunday 12 at home all day Benj'n was here awhile PM W. very strong W. wind last night & today rain & drizzle AM mild getting Cooler towards evening 13 J helped wash & Chore A worked in stable W. strong West wind quite Cold 14 A helped W Taylor thresh J took grist AM Chored PM Henry Called AM & took Willis home they have a Baby girl born this Morning both doing well W. rather milder began snowing heavy after supper. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 1911 15 Boys worked at setting Engine Cut some feed Herman Came to stay all night Joe & Anne Called this evening W. Cloudy mild about 2 in snow last night 16 Boys Chored Davids were here to dinner & Br inlaw Saml Hoover's to supper Amelia & Ernie & Carl Called this evening W. sharp air Cler snow not thawing very much 17 A worked at stable J went to Markham AM W. strong East wind snow to sleet more or less all day A clipped a horse for Pilkeys PM 18 A worked at Engine J took grist Chop & he got Butter at Johnnies & Bread at Joes W. strong wind from west all day squaals of snow at times getting some Colder Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 10 C by Levi Grove Martin Ramer was here to dinner J & A went to Henry's after supper w. Cler fine 20 J helped wash AM he made Cider PM A went to Colon Reesors AM worked at Engine PM W. Mild thawing some 21 A helped Herman Kill hogs J got Horse Billy shod AM he Chored PM W. fine clear sharp air 22 J took cream a worked at Engine Herman's & W Smith & Delilah were here to dinner Delilah & Smiths Staid for supper W. sharp Air partly clear 23 J took Lizzie home then he went to David Groves to dinner then he left the Horse at Henry's & walked to Nighswanders sale on the Old Mike farm Amy Mayberry Came to work for the Boys this winter W. Cloudy soft drizzly rain most of the day 24 A helped Dillers thresh AM he helped NB's PM J Chored & brought gravel for the hens W. few in snow & sleet last night Mild today thawing few sleighs running freezing tonight 25 A helped NB's thresh till noon J took cream AM he took grist PM Cloudy Flurries of snow Sunday 26 at home JD's were here to dinner Amelia Ernie & Carl were here PM Joe's Called awhile AM W. mild flurries of dry snow at times 27 J helped wash A filled 2 Barrels sith Vendesine Apples & they Picked 4 pr Roosters AM they Dressed a Calf & 4 Pigs PM W. very fine Hermans Harvey came to go to Toronto with A tonight 28 A & Harvey went to Toronto 4 Pigs 376 for $9.25 4 pr Roosters lbs 14 cts per lb 1 Calf 114 lb@ 11 1/2 ct 2 Barrels apples @ $1.50 W. Cloudy drizzly rain off & on the most of the day 29 Boys Chored W. strong W. wind last night & today Freezing {second page} Sold Beef to JB Reesor June 15th 1911 @ 9 ct per lb 15 lb $ 1.35 22 13 1.17 29 15 1.35 July 6 14 1.26 13 15 1.35 20 13 1/2 1.22 27 13 1.17 Aug 3 14 1.26 10 12 1. 8 17 12 1/2 1.12 24 14 1.26 31 13.1/2 1.21 Sept 7 12 1. 8 14 14 1.26 21 15 1.35 28 12 1/2 1.12 $19.81 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Duplicate of previous pages} </div> transcribed