32 10 557 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/533333dbe05f58c86e01ce391e4de5cf.pdf 8536d8e83d4a7ddb6ea811b6a73b0ef9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <u>May 1911</u><br> May 1st Very warm with occasional heavy showers. Went down to Wilt Smiths in forenoon in P.m. Hubert and I drove over to farm to water Bobbie We came right back for Wesia {Emily Louisa "Wese" Barrett} left on the 5 O'clock train for <u>Fort Saskatchewan.</u> _________________ 2nd Hubert and Toby went to the farm I had to go to Jim Banisters at 3:45 A.M. to attend his mare. it was very cold with a North West wind. My waggon came and I helped Vyse unload it. I went to the farm after dinner and helped Hubert get out some little trees to plant along the lane. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db115f94dc06888d4487122a9f5dc261.pdf a6d12ef75f18df6ee5e6d609e6213609 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 3rd. The wind still in the North West and cold quite a frost last night. Went to the farm after breakfast and found Bill at work. Hubert and Toby come over about 9-30 and they and Bill went after trees I dug a hole for an anchor post and Toby came home with me at noon and after dinner we went up and got the mare from Thompson, wemt over to the farm and brought home all the little trees they fug. Toby brought Joe home. After tea I went up to see Felix Perkins about the wind mill pump he promised to come to fix it on Friday. It is very lonely without Wese. May 4th. Very much milder today wind still North West. Toby and I drove over to the farm right after breakfast. Bill was at work digging the holes for the anchor posts. We got 3 all finished. hope to get all them all done tomorrow. Hubert was over all the afternoon flauting his trees. _______________ May 5th, Much milder but still a cool wind. Finished putting in the anchor posts and Perkins was over and took all the piping out the well and got it all apart. Hattie has <u>gone to practice</u>. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/85d1bc76d8a25c0e87c910789f3cb60d.pdf b209609ac8947f7d2e21ad9c4ccac933 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 6th. Saturday, a lovely day. Toby and I drove over to the farm early with Ginger and fish. Bell & Bobbie then burned a little brush in the orchard. Bill finished trimming the big limbs out for wood.Then we hitched up and went out and got the rest of the trees that Hubert had dug up and a couple of pieces for a stove boat. Came back and Bill made the bost. He did not work in the afternoon. Dick came <s>home</s> over to the farm about 11-30 with his dinner. Toby and I came home and hitched Joe with Bill and took over Fred's cow & calf. Hubert, Hattie & Lila went with us. Herbert set out rest of his trees and the others went to the woods for flowers. Toby and I hauled a lot of the limbs from the <u>orchard</u> to the house. Sunday 7th Lovely day. Went to church. Was over at the farm before breakfast to do chores,. The boys went to Sunday school and we all went to church. After dinner Hattie and I drove over to the farm, then out to Jim Waddles and home by the cemetary. went to church again in the evening. Wrote a short letter to Wese and we all went to bed as early as we could. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/756abdc87a44bcbfe9dc0ab6cb4aec3e.pdf 4f8ea3ec4eb69b1c69372a490350beec Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Monday May 8th<u></u> - a beautiful day again. Got to the farm as soon as we could but I had to go to Gillies and pay him for the posts. Then to {Butters?} and pay for my doubletrees. I took my clover seed over and ploughed the front field near Colmans. Then I had to help Bill get the lean-to away from the old house We {lumbered?} that all day {? ?} came along about 5 P.M. to {went to help?} plough in the {?} to help me get in a few {? {?} fry and get over home. {?}{?} Jack with him while Jack's place getting the sill ready for the front of chicken house {the above section was partly overexposed in the filming of the page} Tuesday May 9<u>th</u>. This has been a beautiful day. We got started ploughing. Bruce got there about 9 O Clock and I commenced after dinner. Hubert was over the after noon and helped Bill at the hen house and pulling down the old shed. Wednesday May 10<u>th</u>. I began ploughing but it commenced raining about 10 O Clock. Hubert and Bill had gone to the bush to cut a couple of skids to mount the hen house on. I sowed clover and on the wheat East of the house did not have quite enough to cover it we all came home about 3 P.M and it did not rain after we left. I went to a school meeting at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c41b052eb9d14d053f1f9c177be7c664.pdf 12c073bda6e8079f6bc44e0b088a94d3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Monday 11<u>th</u>. I got quite a lot ploughed. <u>Ginger</u> is pretty gay but she is getting steadier. Hubert helped Bill in the forenoon but did not stay all the afternoon. We all went to, "David" in evening. Friday 12th Billy Fallon came in the morning to put up the fence and Mr Miller brought the creque Separator. I ploughed all I could. Jack Watkins came over and moved the hen house. High wind all day but not as warm as yesterday. Saturday 13<u>th</u>, A fine day but a cold wind. Toby & I stopped {out at?} Fleming and got 6 sacks of oats. I left Toby holding the horses while I sowed the oats and Ginger rubbed her bridle off and there was a great run away fortunately they ran in a circle and did no damage till I got them stopped. Vyse was over and we finished up all that was ploughed. Sunday May 14<u>th</u>. I did not get to church at all to day. I went to the farm in the morning and had to clean all my bird cages when I got back after dinner Hatty and I went down to the Lak Shore We took two of Geo Law's hens home and went on to see Geo Reid. We found him much better We all went ro Hubert's to a Turkey dinner at 5 P.M. A fine day. ________________ Monday. Very warm but a stiff breeze. Messrs Fleming & Vyse brought their ploughs over and we got a splended lot done. I sowed oats in P.M. Bill did not show up. WIlliams all got off. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fda3db6c55decb06c4f61687e3ec6998.pdf b0fc60cf664793aca34447fabf5817a0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tuesday May 16th. Hattie, Hubert, Toby and I all went to the farm this morning and took a few things over. Bill was at work on the hen house. I left Hattie, Hubert & Toby at the house I went back to harrow. It threatened rain all morning and came down pretty heavily about 11 O'Clock. We all came home at noon. After dinner, Hubert and I went and got some Lake sand & plaster, and {?} was at the farm pushing all afternoon. Phill Stewart came after me and I had to go out there after 6 O'Clock. {?} and I put up the {gates?} in the fence and let Bobbie & Fred down the lane. Wednesday 17<u>th</u> May We had a beautiful rain last night and it was drizzling a little when I got up this morning so we did not get to the farm very early. Hubert and Hattie went too tho Hattie did not go till after dinner. Perkins was there with his pump so I had to help him all day. Hubert helped Bill at the hen house and cleaned the plaster out of the house. Toby had to help both of us. It has been a beautiful growing day Warm & damp. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d5ca67adfd0881fe46e1c52396349b1c.pdf 8e6cad642efe6142714e7757dae9493f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sunday May 21<u>st</u>. This is our first Sunday on the farm and it is a hot one. It was been very hot for the last three days. We have been in such confusion that I have not had time to write in this since Wednesday. Thursday Perkins was here again at the pump so it was Friday he went to the circus on Thursday, so did Dick, he finished fixing up the pump and Windmill yesterday and it works beautifully. We only got partly moved <s>land?</s> yesterday but hope to be in more settled state next Sunday. I have Just written a short stort letter to Wesi, it is terribly lonely without her. Monday 22<u>nd</u>. This has been another very hot day. Bill did not come back this morning so we did not get on at any of the farm work, but Hattie and I finished papering the hall. Toby cleaned up the front yard after tea the bagoys went to the Stump and Hattie and I went down home and got the turkeys. They hatched well only and 1 bad egg. It is thundering now and looks very like rain. Tuesday 23<u>rd</u>. Bill came this morning and we finished the chicken fence then we all went down with the waggon and got Huberts range and a few things from the house Bill went up and got Harry Ausley's horse. He did not get vack to the farm until 1 O'Clock, we had some dinner then put up the stoves. Bill and I went back there and got the plough & harrows, ploughed a little piece back of the barn and commenced ploughing for Mangels and corn. Mrs Waddle and Mrs Colman were over this afternoon and so were both Coll and Phoebe (the pen is dry) latter were all through the house. There is a great thunder storm going on now and the rain is needed. Wednesday May 24th Much cooler today but hot enough. Bill ploughed Toby and I took Ginger and Joe down town got Faulkner Waggon and brought home the chickens the pump and several other things https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/842f62a08f50284fe7a37b5efc157722.pdf b73df3a76b28bd162d3a40f57a3edf63 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. In this afternnon, I put the pump in well and did some odd jobs. Toby & Hattie finished papering the parlor and cleaned some of the floors. I am afraid she will be tired out. Thursday 25<u>th</u>. This has been a long day. Bill ploughed all day, Hattie and I measured off the carpet & matting first thing after breakfast. Then Toby and I went to Flemings after this rest of the oats acid and got three little pigs from Vyse. I had all kinds of odds & ends to do. They cleaned up the rubbish at the back of the old house and grounds look very nice. After tea Jack went down town with Bill and Toby so I went down home and got my canaries and they got {heavy?} enough before we got home. Bill Fallson came this P.M. and I paid him for the fence. Friday 26<u>th</u> A beautiful day but pretty warm though a fine breeze was blowing this afternoon. The day commenced for me about 1 <s>2</s>-15. A.M. Hattie woke me up and said that Dick was dreaming. I got up to waken him but found the poor little fellow with a terrible earache which kept us both pretty much awake until 5. he dozed off then and I got up soon after breakfast. Abell Donald and Charlie Butter came over with plough, <s>harrow</s> roller & disk and we got a great day in on the corn ground finished ploughing and got it all rolled twice and harrowed and disked. Toby did more clearing out and planted some corn. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/12d4e9cee7551d28cd069c7de304cde7.pdf 50fa9937dbe03c760a212ccfaa2da9d3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saturday 27<u>th</u>. Very warm, Charlie Butter came over in the morning with a stick for a tongue for his disk. He let Toby drive his team and I drove Bill and Harry Ausley's horses until noon. Bill helped Charlie put the tongue on the harrow and went down town in the afternoon. I worked the corn ground Hattie went down town in the afternoon. Sunday 28<u>th</u> {?} Another scorcher. I drove Toby down to Sunday School then came back and took Hattie down to church. I did not go but got the safe out of the {roller?} and did some raspberries up for Alice. We all came home to dinner. I had a lot of chores to do. Toby and Hattie walked to church in the evening and I went up to Marshall. Monday May 29th Not quite so warm to day. Toby disked corn ground till noon. I sowed mangles. Bill came back at noon and and made a corn marker in after noon. Hattie, Toby and I went down home after dinner. I got my other set of harness and seed corn and potatos, and some things from the house. We did not get home until six after tea. Hallie's sister drove out with Bruce McPherson. she is here now. Dick got the lost turkey. Tuesday 30<u>th</u>. Sun arose looking very like rain but it cleared off by leaving without a drop falling. Was cool and cloudy all day, Bill and I worked on the corn ground until noon. After dinner he began marking and I cut seed potatoes until he began cross ways then I commenced {recounting?}. Toby went down town right after dinner and got a planter. Bill finished marking about 5 O'Clock he put his time https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1ab6e7c422c7e4e5cf1df30e6376bfe3.pdf 0c6ed1304d13779061fb10727dc7363d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. in then and planted while I went over to Flemings and got his planter. We both plastered until 6 then had our tea and went back for one hour. Bill took Harry's horse home then and Dick and I went over to Jim Banister's and got too setting hens. I got two setting from Mrs Fleming. Jim told us that Mrs Liddy died this afternoon, her little baby was born this morning. Wednesday May31<u>st</u> Bill finished planting corn and Toby ploughed potatoes in the morning. I went over to Vyses first then after breakfast to help him spray the orchard but he had not things quite ready so I went down town and bought Harry Ausleys big horse left him at Butters to have his shoes set and Hubert rode him over to the far and Bill went back to roll the oats. It sprinkled a little about noon and Just after dinner a big storm came up and we had a splendid rain Bill went down town and I white washed the kitchen & pantry. Bobbie had a calf this after noon. Hattie got her pantry pretty well arranged. Thursdat June 1<u>st</u> A cool wind from North West all day. Poor Bill was sick he could not work. I went and helped Vyse spray. after going down town after some seed potatoes. Toby cut enough to plant the patch. I got home about 2 O'Clock and went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41cf647ee9ad4015c0852f56054a35d8.pdf e16163860705f4dc4c1510d7ebde2ace Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. back & finished rolling oats and then covered the potatoes. Bill Donald began ploughing for buck wheat. Friday June 2<u>nd</u> A lovely day looking very like rain a good part of the time but keeping off until 5 O'Clock when it came in a heavy shower, a splendid rain. We got started hauling out the manure this morning it looked like an endless Job. I went over and saw Bob Blakie {rented? pen too light to read} him the East end of the Gulch for the season for $25,00. Toby stayed in the field and spread the manure as Bill hauled it out. I harrowed the corn field, bob Law hauled two loads of gravel. June 3<u>rd</u> A lovely Growing day. Cloudy and warm and damp. In the forenoon, I helped Bill pitch on the loads of manure and while he was gone to the field with them I set out tomato plants. I put out fifty. Toby spread three loads of manure but got his feet so wet he came in and helped me. In the afternoon he and I sowed carrot seed. Dick was down town three times. Bill went home tonight I let him take Harry. Sunday June 4<u>th</u> Showery looking weather all day but did not rain. Dick and Toby walked into Sunday School and Hattie & I https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/68f7aa02d9502f237efa6a6544aca636.pdf 25571c8e9a874fdf54c5cc9a7c8cc6ca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. drove down to church. There were very few there only 29 stayed for Communion. We all walked down in the evening. Toby went before tea and had tea with Hubert. We were home fearing to be caught by a big rain we got home safely but we had a great thunder storm later in the evening. Monday June 5<u>th</u> A fair day but cloudy a great part of the time and did sprinkle once or twice. had a lovely night tonight. Bill fixed up the shetter over the {? pen too light} & spread manure on the {? pen too light} for the In the afternoon { ? pen too light} for the Separator {? pen too light} up brush in the orchard. Toby & Hattie and I were busy moving. we got lot done today. Tuesday June 6<u>th</u> Hattie went to Waterford this morning with the members of the {H.A.?} and we had to do the house keeping. I helped Bill load manure all the forenoon and did Several off Jobs while he was unloading. After dinner Toby & I went out in the field and spread all the manure that was hauled. I came in at 5 O'Clock to get tea, then after the milking was done and the calves & pigs fed Dick and I washed all the dishes. It has been cool & cloudy all day. The Waterford load got home at 9 O'Clock. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d56913673004d5d4116e89182f421c2.pdf fb3f5a697e49705466e4aefab98aad67 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wednesday June 7, Cloudy & cool all day. Toby and I went to town this morning and got Faulkner's waggon and some oats and a few things from the house. Hubert came over with us and helped Bill haul manure all the afternoon. Hattie,Toby and I went down home about 3 O'Clock and got a load of stuff ready for Jack Walker. We have the dining room pretty well settled tonight and things begin to look more comfortable {? pen too light} the house. Thursday 8<u>th</u> I pitched on 23 loads of manure. Toby spread & Bill hauled out. Warm all day. Friday 9<u>th</u> Warm all the {forenoon?} I worked about the house until 10-30 then went back & spread manure. After dinner Toby and I spread manure until nearly 5 O'Clock then a thunder storm came up and Bill the boys and I ran the wagon into the woodshed and cleaned out all the rubbish it look a good deal better now. Saturday 10 Very warm all day Toby spent all day in the corn field hoeing. The corn is coming up beautifully but the birds are working at it. Bill hauled manure until noon then he, Dick and Quintin went to Normandale. I spread manure, Toby quit about 5 O'Clock and went for a swim at the old stump. Hattie finished https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/538009cf3faafc8cffdd3d15d978ed96.pdf efe0647ccea74bd2c5dc3fc3585f6eba Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. her parlor carpet. I had a hot bath at night. Sunday June 11<u>th</u> Hattie, Toby and I drove into town at 10 O'Clock Toby went into Sunday School and Hattie and I went down to the old home where we put the horses in, then all went to church and came home to dinner about 2.30. We hitched up and drove over to the Shands, sat on John Shand's Veranda about an hour then we drove down to the old home, where I left Toby and Hattie, to have tea with Maude and go to church. I came home, did all the chores, had tea and am going to write Walter. Monday 12<u>th</u> Bill not being back, Hattie and I went into town as soon as possible after breakfast. I had to have Joe & Ginger shod. Hattie had a lot of errands to do. We had quite a thunder storm about 11 O'Clock. After dinner Toby and I drove to Yeagers with Joe & Bell. We saw Marshall about getting timber for sills and we also saw Gilbert about moving the stable this week if we can be ready for him. Had a letter from Daddy telling of {Gramma's?} death. Tuesday 13<u>th</u> Bill did not get back. I did various chores, moved the pigs, put down the parlor carpet. After dinner I went over to help Mr Flemming https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e9d37e72cafa0ef8ea4c77800c2ce1f2.pdf 68b4c252cca4a5efa0061b4d7e020301 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. with his barn. Toby did all the chores at home and came to meet me, he and Hattie had a great time with the separator. Wednesday 14<u>th</u> Cool all day Bill came back early and right after breakfast we drove up to Marshalls bush and I helped him fell two trees for sills for the house shed I got home about noon leaving Bill to hew the sticks. After dinner I went over to {? overexposed} and got his cultivator up and began cultivating corn seed to stop at 4 P.M. and take the waggon up to the bush for the timber. Toby worked in the corn field till I started he then quit & went with me. Hattie got all the kitchen painted. Thursday 15<u>th</u> Cultivated corn till noon. Bill walked to Marshalls right after breakfast to get out the other sill. Toby hoed corn, after dinner I churned Edward England came to take the census, left about 3 O'Clock to get the other sill, we got home about 6-30. Friday 16<u>th</u> Bill began ploughing I drove over to Smiths after breakfast to see if Gilbert was there, he was and said he would be here tonight, so Hattie and I came home and saw Vyse's Blakie and Alfred Ryerse to see if they would come tomorrow and help me. After dinner Toby and I hauled https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d279051d0ac95e1ab771b31aaf0ce0e5.pdf 3e2a1448bd4f5bc2e4837dc6fb2e9c33 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. a lot of the old fence posts up to use for blocking under the Stable. Then we went down town, it is now 9-45 and no sign of Gilbert. I guess he did not get done. Saturday 17<u>th</u> Gilbert got here late last night. A. Ryerse, J. Blakie F.H. Vyse and Hubert were all here helping to move the North Stable. We got it up on the sills and the rollers and under. Roy came in the evening. Toby and I drove down to meet him. Sunday 18th. I drove Hattie & Roy down to church. I came back then and did up the chores and drove back to Huberts to dinner - we were all there. Hattie and I came back about 3-30. Toby and Dick about 5. Roy had tea at the Woodsons and did not get here until late. I wrote to Grand Daddy. Hattie and Dick and I drove over to Bill Donalds & into Charlie Butters to see if they could come & help us tomorrow. Monday 19<u>th</u> Charlie Butter, Vyse, Donald and Bruce & his boy all came up and helped us to stay. We got the Stable, old house & hay pen Moved. Jim & Mr Waddle came over in the evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/26e9bef7303a5181f2dcc40a30b00c61.pdf b1932910e5dea15b790b09f8d185790a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tuesday 20<u>th</u> Bill and I went down to help Vyse move his building. we got home about 3 O'Clock and went down town with the waggon and got our gates and rake and ordered a hay rack from the wide Spread got home in time to hang one gate. Wednesday 21<u>st</u> Was Just out of bed this morning when Vyse called me to say that one of Fleming's cows was going all white. I was dressing he and Bill hitched Bell to the buggy I went dowm and found the Cow with Milk Fever {? overexposed} for the outfit came back infected the udder went home had breakfast then hitched Bell up again, drove her up to Yeagers. {went?} Toby hoed corn. I went down to Fleming's again. When I came back and found his cow up and much better. After dinner Toby and I cultivated corn with Joe. Bill ploughed. I am now going to have a bath and go to bed. Thursday 22<u>nd</u> I cultivated corn till 10 O'Clock. When Vyse came to put the rake together, that took until noon. Bill ploughed all day. Toby hoed. I spread manure in afternoon and had to go and see Sam Law's cow. Dick worked all day at his drawings and churned in the evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cc77e52b4e462104a7312f73e890e925.pdf 760b735d882c17a1103ed2d054326503 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Friday 23<u>rd</u> I cultivated corn until 5 P.M. then took the cultivator home to Vyse. Toby <s>cultivated</s> hoed and Bill ploughed. Saturday, Bill ploughed till noon then went back home. I cultivated till noon and finished Toby hoed. After dinner Toby & I took a walk through the fields and took Blakie's {hoe?} home. Hattie & I drove over to the McPhersons to see if we could get Emery to help with the stable but he is busy at the New Hotel in St Williams. Sunday 25<u>th</u> Was fast getting ready to go to church when Jim Bannister & Frank Vyse came after me to go and see Frank's colt (next line very faint ink ? the Vyses then?} I worked at it all day. Just coming home at noon to do the chores and then went back again. The boys went down to Sunday School & church but Hattie did not go. I came back about 5 O'Clock & found Will & {Loll?} here. Hattie walked down with them. It threatened rain all day but did not rain any thing to speak of until 8 O'Clock when it poured. Dick and I were walking down to see how the colt was and we got good and wet. We stayed at Frank's till the rain was over then https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/27c3cc2e6294336041a414bb8b83a76c.pdf 1912cb1ba4d269431271b8cd8095fe23 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I went fown to Hubert's to tell Hattie not to come home, it was so very wet. I called in at Vyse's for Dick and we got home about 11 O'Clock. Toby stayed with Quint. Monday 26<u>th</u> Another heavy rain this morning. Dick and I went down with the waggon, we brought back a load of shingles. Toby came back with me and Dick and Hattie stayed down. Hattie packed all the books in this old parlor amd Jack {Walker?} brought them all over in the evening. Tuesday. 27<u>th</u> Looked very like rain this morning and Dave Waddle & Clare Deal came to shingle. Ernie Fleming & Frank Vyse came over there. We {? writing too light} and had {none?}. {?} half the one side of the house stable roof on by noon. Ernie had to go home at noon, but the four others finished at 5 O'Clock. I had to go to town, when I got back I cut the grass in front of the house and began cutting {this?} clover in the plum orchard. it looks fair tonight. Wednesday 28<u>th</u> Bill began cutting in the corner field he cut till middle of forenoon when Vyse came to borrow the mower. I let him take team too as his mare is not fit to work yet. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/33aa6d18aa627d8ba080050540f1d2a9.pdf 12c83bd90a161dba946ec1597475c7f2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I cleared the mow out over the horse stable and Bill patched one side of roof. Toby hoed mangles. Vyse came back with the Mower about 3 O'Clock and Bill went on cutting. Bill Donald came over and sowed the buck wheat. Thursday 29<u>th</u> I forgot to say that Hattie and I drove down town yesterday after noon to see if the rake seat had come. I saw Sam Robinson and ordered the unloading riggery Bill and Hattie went down town right after breakfast Bill to help Hubert and Hattie to pack up more stuff. Bill got home about 5 O'Clock with the hay rack, rake seat, grind stone and hay forks. I hoed in the morning and raked hay with Joe & Ginger in the after noon. Bill began cutting as soon as he came home and finished the fields. Friday 30<u>th</u> We all worked in the hay all day. Lovely day Saturday July 1st. Another splendid hay day. We finished cocking the corner field and hauled one load out of the plum orchard. Bill went to the celebration in the afternoon and as I was alone I cut thistles. Roy came up last night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/797464c0a8bf32ad7e1d3b39ad58c531.pdf 9103c49d99641aeca226d399d87412e1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sunday July 2<u>nd</u> It has been a terribly hot day. The hottest yet. Toby and Dick walked down to Sunday School and Hattie, Roy, and I drove down to church we all stayed to Communion, and all had dinner at Hubert’s. After dinner Hattie and I came home then drove back with some cream for Bill. We came right home again and stayed home. We the rest of the day. Toby was home for tea but went back down town. He and Dick got home about 9 O’Clock. Roy did not get in until after 11 and then had some supper. We did not get to bed till Mid night. Monday July 3<u>rd</u> It has been a {?} scorching hot day. I drove Roy down to get the 7-15 train and brought Hubert, Bill and {Lola?} back with me. We worked in the hay all day and worked hard, but only hauled six loads in. Tuesday 4<u>th</u> Another roasting day. Hubert came over in the morning and we finished hauling out of the corner field. We took 1 load to Mrs. Battersby’s and two to John Quanburry, upsetting the last one we took to him.Then we hauled a small load into the barn making 10 big loads in. Seven in the East end of the big barn. We commenced cutting the field. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a5a18f6890759989850b5266257ec21a.pdf f18648435a1075a992e8ea019f8c6bf5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. across the gulch. Wednesday July 5<u>th</u> It has not been quite so hot to-day, but hot enough. Bill finished cutting the field and Toby and I went back at noon. Bill raked all the side hill and Toby finished on the top I cocked up all the time and Bill & Toby when they - we were not raking. I haul & cut thistles forenoon. Toby helped Hattie pick cherries they got a fine lot. Thursday 6<u>th</u> Hubert came over and we got in 4 loads off the back field, took the first to Mrs. Battersby’s. It rained a little shower in the afternoon but did not delay us much. Friday July 7<u>th</u> This has been a beautiful day, warm but fine. Easterly breeze all day. We finished hauling from the back field at noon and got a fine piece of Timothy down. I cut till 7-30. Perkins was over and put a little pump in the well at the stable. It is now 9-45 and we are going to bed. Saturday July 8<u>th</u> A lovely day but getting pretty hot in the evening. Hubert came over to breakfast and helped in the hay. We finished cocking up all we had cut about 3:30. We then got the hay fork rigged up in the horse stables. Hubert treat horses about https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/53b8f972c9a66c6feab309796724d39c.pdf 23b3754bed1dce5f67fa7e33c17b3715 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 5 O'Clock. Bill went home after tea. Sunday 9<u>th</u> Very hot all day. Hattie and I did not go out at all. Toby & Dick went to Sunday School & church. We wrote to {Wese?} in the afternoon and was interrupted about 5 O’Clock by Allan, Ade and Ernie coming over. They stayed to tea - and did not go home until 10 P.M. Monday July 10<u>th</u> Persistent wind all day, but pretty hot. Bill did not get back until after dinner. Toby and I worked about the horse Stable. all forenoon and went out after a load after dinner when we came in. We found Bill, Hubert and Quint up in the {mow?} filing the pulleys. We got in 4 loads. The fork works fine. It’s now 9:45. I am going to bed. Tuesday 11<u>th</u> Hubert came over to breakfast. After breakfast Bill & I went to the field and got a big load of hay while Hubert and Toby mowed the last load away. Bill and I haul in a second load which finished all we had cut. Bill then went out with the mower and I drove Hubert home and got some things up town. Hubert came. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5d8fd4bdd3f99471d59c29ae83d85d47.pdf 18cce6b4a0a8881a33a304ba5e1ce6ca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. out again about 3 P.M. We raked up what we had cut before dinner and I cut with Joe & Ginger. They had every thing cocked up that was raked by 4 O'Clock so I took my team off and Bill put his on the mower and cut till 6.30 I went out then and cut till dark. We are going to bed now Hattie churned and did a thousand and one things about the house. Wednesday 12 Worked in the hay all day. Hubert was over. We took one load to the Martins in the evening. Coll and Phoebe were over in the evening. Not nearly so hot to day. Bill & Toby went to Normandale in evening. Thursday 13. Hubert was over to breakfast this morning. we hauled 4 loads to the Martins and put two in the horse stables. There are only 3 loads out, Young Person commenced cutting my wheat. Lovely day Friday. Hubert was out to breakfast we got an early start at the hay but it began to rain & stopped us with about a load and half to haul in. Bill and Hubert went down town after dinner Person finished cutting the wheat in field East of https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/84a69dedfaaf4c6f8c00be074bcbadb0.pdf bedc06e09c14cddc3d9263ecc65b6673 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. the house. Saturday we went back after breakfast and cut Alsike, finished {? pen too light} had some dinner then went out and helped Toby {too light to read?} wheat. Person nearly finished cutting the field West of the hiuse it rained quite a shower at night Toby & Dick went for a {?} Toby sick. Sunday July 16<u>th</u> Went to Sunday School and Hattie and I drove down to Church The whole bunch of us went to Hendersons for dinner then we walked down with {? cut off} stayed there for a little while then Hattie and I came home. Toby sick stayed home & went to church in evening. {this sentence is too light to read} and it poured rain in {next two lines too light to read}took the big team to {next two lines too light to read} not get home until nearly 2 P.M. Jack McCoy was here waiting for me to coome to lance a horse's throat. This afternoon I cut thistles picked some raspberries then Toby went down town & got a couple of sacks of oats. Tuesdat 18<u>th</u> Toby & I were alone at the grind to day. Bill did not get back. We shocked up all the wheat in the field west of the house https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/53d71185f31bcf3ff0d0ddcbd4f1d2c5.pdf 45727114c77330d3a038b70c9cd4a0f7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. turned out what hay we {?} and hoed Mangles. Hattie went down town in afternoon Dick read, most of the day. Jim & Mr<u>s</u> Waddle came in the evening Just as we were getting the cows in. They stayed until 9 O'Clock so it delayed us a good deal. It is now {? too light to read} -30 time to go to bed, it has been a beautiful day Wednesday 19<u>th</u> We were all up early. Dick went down to get Hubert to come over to help us as Bill did not get back. Hubert was over in time for breakfast. We got the rest of the hay in and 3 loads of wheat. Dick helped us all the morning and went to the picnic this after noon and did not get {? too light} till after 3 O'Clock. A big thunder storm came up while we were at {? too light} till nearly 8 O'Clock. Dick got home before dark and Toby waited until it stopped raining. It looks like a big storm coming up now. Thursday July 20<u>th</u> It rained a heavy Shower last night but has been fine all day. Bill came back early. This morning it was too wet to haul in anything so Bill ploughed all day. Toby and I took down the fence around the old garden. After dinner we put off the load of wheat that https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1b49b76f5353986189ab248fa426d225.pdf b65c0d7caa262c624df6d7f28b196577 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. was on the {Chaffers?} and shocked up the {rest of the?} field west of the barn finished about 4 O'Clock went to Vyse and {got?} his roller and rolled all that Bill ploughed today. It has been a beautiful day. Harriet picked a lot of raspberries. Friday July 21<u>st</u> Was up & out at 4 O'Clock this morning to rake Alsike. got back to breakfast at 8, Bill, Toby & went back and bunched it up then {we?} took a load of wheat in before dinner . In the afternoon we finished hauling the wheat from the field East of the orchard got 6 big loads out of that field. We got one load out of the other field. It threatened rain in the afternoon but is clear and cool to night. Saturdat July 22nd It has been a lovely day quite cool. We pitched off a load of wheat first thing after breakfast then rigged the fork in by the barn and began barley in the Alsike. Hubert was over in the afternoon, we got in 5 big loads. Sunday July 23<u>rd</u> We all went down to Church in <s>evening</s> morning. Toby Hattie and I came home to dinner. Dick came home about 4 O'Clock it has looked rainy all day. Bill came back in evening. it was Just beginning to sprinkle https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ffcf423e1b44c75c20bdf9705e602daa.pdf 1ba246322d971ac08370d3a4d736aa8b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Monday July 24<u>th</u> A terrible Cold wind storm got up about Mid night, and quite a rain with it. I woke up 3 times in the night to shut door & windows. Bill ploughed in the forenoon. Dick & I went down town got oats, {chards?} and went West to the mill and got chicken feed when we got back we fixed the orchard fence and put rings in the pigs {noses?} and fixed the fence around the {?} chard, and let the {Ly's?} {acct?} it blew a gale all day. In the afternoon Hubert was over and we hauled wheat <s>July 26</s> Toby's birthday July 25th, finished hauling wheat {to?} Alsike and cleared up where the horse stable was July 26<u>th</u> Emery McPherson came this morning and I worked with him all day at the Stable. Bill ploughed Toby helped him. Thursday 27<u>th</u> Dick & I went down town this morning and got cement and other things. Emery worked at the Stable, did not get back from town until nearly noon. After dinner we began the cement foundation. Bill finished ploughing about 4 O'Clock then helped us. Friday 28<u>th</u> I took Emerys horse first thing after breakfast then went to the mill for flour. Then I had to go up to Hane Thompsons, the rest of the day. Emery, Bill and I worked at the stables. It was pretty warm all day After tea I drove Hattie and Dick https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9a9ede9dcc65e733266e65a3dd149ebb.pdf 8c39ce121796b709cd8f33f11897b473 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. down town. Hattie wanted to go to choir practice Saturday 29<u>th</u> Bill ad I worked at the cement wall of the Stable until noon. Bill went home after dinner. In the after-noon Toby and I took the mower to the back corner field and Toby mowed the thistles & weeds. Then we brought the mower up and I went bacl for the rake. Toby went for a swim. Dick was down town and Hattie had her hands full as usual. Sunday 30<u>th</u> This has been a very warm day. Toby and Dick went to Sunday School and Hattie and I drove down later to church. We had a very nice service and Sermon a Mr Diamond preached Miss Hunt sang a Solo. there was a very good congregation. We all had dinner at Huberts. Hattie, Toby and I came home immediately after dinner and stayed home the rest of the day. Dick stayed down town and is not home yet. Monday July 31<u>st</u> Up at 5 O'Clock. Emery and Bill were both here a little after 7 O'Clock and the painters were too. First thing after breakfast I went to Hane Thompsons then I had to go to town for more cement and glass. did not get back until noon. Bill and Emery worked at the stable, I helped them in the after-noon. Hattie washed in the morning and got a lot of her ironing done in the evening. Mrs Geo Dixon & Vera came over for a little while. It is now 9 O'Clock and we are all going to bed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2aca518fa4b51407353a1a7e63c01c50.pdf 4d325da47f2db2a42d51c3edc47dd181 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tuesday Aug 1<u>st</u>. Very hot all day. Bill, Emery and I worked at the Stable we finished the wall. C.W. Smith painted at the house. His new man did not come. Toby chored around. Wednesday 2<u>nd</u>. Bill and I went down town first thing after breakfast and got 3 loads of brick bats before dinner. in afternoon I helped Emery and Toby went with Bill for more bats, hot all day. Thursday. We all worked at the stable. Smith finished painting yesterday. Hattie was down town to tea at the Hobbs. Toby and I drove down after her in the evening. Dick was down town too. The band played. very hot. Friday Aug 4<u>th</u>. We all worked at the stable in the forenoon. After dinner Toby and Bill went after more brick bats They <s>day</s> brough{t} 3 loads this after noon, Bill left us to-night. Emery went home but hopes to get back again on Monday. his Mother and and sister were here this after noon and made Hattie quite a visit. It has been a hot day again. Saturday Aug 5th. I went down town right after breakfast and brought Greenbury over to {trim?} Davies’ feet. I drove him back and had Joe & Ginger shod. In afternoon I went to town for some oats. Toby went for a swim after tea Hattie and I drove down town to meet Roy. The train did not get in until after 10 O'Clock. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5133dfa156edecba72779f6c3658763e.pdf ee3800984cd9f6a243baf7744b6c76c1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sunday Aug 6<u>th</u>. I was up at 5.30 and did all the chores. We all went to church and all of us boysbut Roy had dinner at Huberts. Then Hattie and I came home and I did the chores and was having a bath when Toby came home. Dick stayed down town to ten. We all went to bed about 10 O’Clock and the Roy came in shortly and Hattie got up to get him Something to eat. Monday Aug 7<u>th</u>. I helped Hubert thresh. Toby looked after the farm took Roys valise down town with Joe. Hattie washed & Ironed. We are all going to bed now at 9 O'Clock. Tuesday Aug 8<u>th</u>. Emery came while we were at breakfast I helped him {?} it was very warm. In the evening Toby, Dick and I drove out to Persons to see if he was coming to cut the oats tomorrow he said he was it is a lovely night cool and bright. Wednesday Aug 9<u>th</u> Pretty warm all day. Persons came this morning and cut the oats. They <s>?</s> were lying down pretty badly and were horrible to shock up we did not get them quite all up. Emery worked at the stable. Thursday Aug 10. Worked with Emery at Stable all forenoon and most of the after noon. Dick and I went back about https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/be0370b259a79d54f593f315d4fc75a9.pdf cc669e54347f98b0810ca85a50e35926 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 4 O'Clock and shocked up the rest of the oats. {Clare?} walked over in the morning and stayed all day. Hattie and I drove home with her in the evening. it was band concert night and both the boys were down. Dick rode his bicycle, Tobe walked down and came home with us. It has been very hot all day. Friday August 11<u>th</u> The men worked at the stable and got the alley way laid. Toby disced in the after noon. It rained quite a shower early this morning and was much cooler all day. Hattie went calling at the {cut off?} in the after noon. Saturday August 12<u>th</u> I rolled up some of the beet ground but had to stop at about 11 and grease the waggon and get the rack on the {?} to go haul oats. Emery worked at the stable with the boys. Hattie went down town and had tea at the Lawrers. Sunday 13. We all went to church in the forenoon. Toby & Dick were at Huberts for dinner & tea Hattie and I came home. Saw Chard. on our way back and Lucy came out and invited us in to tea. Jane and Hubert drove over in the after noon and did not leave until 5 O'Clock so I had barely time to do the Chores and get down to {Wards?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/94016222362720063256b5c76ce2bc9c.pdf 28dfc759c21ed2aeea48af006e5a3a9d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. We got home about 10-30 and found both boys in bed. Monday Aug 14<u>th</u> We hauled in the oats today {Vyse?} over and helped us. We hauled them in in 6 loads but some were not very large. It was pretty hot all day. Emery went home to be gone until Thursday morning. Tuesday Aug 15<u>th</u> It rained a very heavy shower this morning. The boys and I cleaned out the old barn. In after noon we went down town and got the plank for the stable floor. Wednesday Aug 16<u>th</u> Showers more or less all day, we got a roll of {two?} rolls of {fence posts?} from Mr Fleming and worked at the line fence between Colmen and us and hauled a lot of the old rail up for {threating?} wood. Edith Lawrie and {?} Kains were over and as it rained so hard this evening they have to stay all night. Thursday. Emery did not get back today. We cleaned up about the place a little, fixed fence and hauled a load of rail to the house Friday 18<u>th</u> Emery came this morning and we put in the rest of the floor in the Stable. Felix Perkins came over and put more pipes in the well. there was over 40 feet of water in it. It rained quite a shower in the morning. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/18badb7f5c2cc2a694f1b714ed00c3e4.pdf df63caeb3429d746d52b9471c56ab19a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saturday 19th Mrs J James & her three children were here last night. They all went over to {Boughner?} picnic to day Hattie went down for a little while. Emery and Toby did not go down at all {?} came they working at the horse stable and I disked in the wheat ground. Dick was down town all day, they all went down town for a little while in the evening. lovely cool day. Sunday Aug 20<u>th</u> None of us but the boys went to church this morning. It was a lovely day again. We had a big lot here for dinner, all the McPhersons were here Dick stayed down town Monday Aug 21st Emery and Toby worked at the Stable. I disked at the wheat ground. Fine and warm all day. Hattie washed. Tuesday Aug 22<u>nd</u> Emery {repaired?} the cow stable then I had to go to help Vyse thresh. Emery ploughed. Tobe cleaned up the barn in morning and helped Vyse after dinner. Wednesday 23rd Emery ploughed. I helped Blakie thresh. fine & cool. Thursday Aug 24<u>th</u> Emery ploughed in forenoon. I went to Alfred Ryerse's to help thresh. We finished at 11-30 had dinner & the out-fit came down here https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9c0993cb6689dfcfe1eaa59ef4ae82ee.pdf 7f03e9d5148a1b727918fd327e3f19a2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. it sprinkled rain a great part of the afternoon but it managed to prevent us threshing. Hattie, Vyse, Mr Fleming, Toy Y. Blakie A Ryerse, {?} Banister, Woodson were here, we got all finished in the barn and {?} {?} cow shed. There are 255 bush wheat quite a heap of Blue Grass seed After tea I had a hot bath we were all ready for bed. Hannah Fleming came and helped Hattie and they got on splendidly. Tobe was about done out, with the dust. Friday Aug 25<u>th</u> Emery , Dick & I went down town after breakfast we had a lot of things to get we did not get home until noon. We found Clare here to help me at back. Emery made the {?} I {disked?} down the raked ground that Emery had ploughed. Allan and Kathleen Millman were here to tea and I brought Lila {?} with me this morning. Cloudy all day did not rain, Toby helped Ace Williams haul the wheat to the mill. We are all going to bed early. My little wild canary died to day. Aug 26<u>th</u> We put the blue Grass seed in one of the barns this morning took the rack off the waggon and put it up for Toby to paint. Then Dick & I went over to Blakie and got 9 sacks & 8 bush https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1cfde4daf3e993dba26364526cc19958.pdf 2a13d2a1c20827e6231ebd1c58b10cc8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. of oats. it was nearly {?} O'Clock when we got home. In the afternoon I ploughed {?} Joe & I threashed {?} It has been very warm all day. Sunday Aug 27th The boys went down to church & Sunday School. Hattie and I stayed home. I was tinkering about forenoom and when we were at dinner Walk Wells came and he stayed till after 4 O'Clock Then shortly after he left Mrs {Hooker?} and a couple of the girls came and stayed until 6 O'Clock. Dick went down town after tea to stay with Allen to be ready to go to Toronto in the morning. Monday Aug. 28<u>th</u> {quite a bit of the first half of this text is too light to read} {??} but it began to rain {??} before it {?} the rest of the day {???} we got it {?} their {?} it was very {?} Tuesday Aug 28<u>th</u> I ploughed all day Emery gave some fine <s>{?}</s> {?} to the stables. Tobe painted the hay rack. Toby and Emery did some odd Jobs. It was very cool this morning. Lila is here, has been for a couple of days. Emery went home tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1858cc03ebe1e4e8d6ba21da82e19451.pdf 7a7febe636cecd50a6af312ecb97d2fe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sep 11th I have been very remiss in my writing {?} try {?} to be {?} busy working on the {?} all the time except {?} {?} went to the Exhibition {?} the hour worked both {teams?} on the land across from the creek and finished preparing it for the drill today. We have had some cool weather and a little rain since I last wrote but it has been pretty {?} to day. Sept 12<u>th</u> First thing after breakfast Toby and I went to Blakie after his faning mill and and we also got 8 sack of oats 16 bushels. When we got home we found Vyse here, he and Toby cleaned up the seed wheat field {?} the summer fallow it was a cool and {?}day today {?} Joe down and had raked this afternoon with Blakie Russetts? Russels? came {?} it is very cold tonight. Sept 13<u>th</u> It was very cold last night and there was not a fly to bother the horses until 11 O'Clock. I worked till noon on the wheat ground this side of the gulch. The new drill came and after dinner Vyse took it over to the back field and Toby and I took the wheat over in the waggon. I drilled all the after noon and sowed about 6 acres. Toby cut corn all his spare time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/591da61ad6ee6917c7c83eec668f78c1.pdf 888d4c326c98953cc9bf1d070a0cd7ad Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thursday Sep 14<u>th</u> I finished sowing the back field it took me till 1 O'Clock. After I had my dinner Bob Blakie came and helped me in the cross furrow. Then I worked at the long furrows as long as I could see and got them nearly all done. It got very black about 5-30 and rained a little after tea it rained quite a hard shower. Toby cut some more corn. Hattie, and Arthur & Mrs Lawrie came back about 5 OClock for a few minutes, but it looked so much like rain they did not stay. Friday Sep 14<u>th</u> It was 6 O'Clock before we got up this morning {?} of a big rain last night {?} (it was damp and drizzling most of the forenoo. Toby & I had a {next 7 lines are illegible either from overexposure of film or too light a pen} till noon. After dinner we packed up the rest of the seed wheat then Hattie and I drove down town {?} got {?} out then walked over to the Horticultural Exhibition. it was good but small. Dick came home with me and Hattie went to the Lawries for tea when we got home poor old Toby was doing the chores and not feeling a bit well. he has Just gone to bed the others are not home yet. I cleaned two chickens after dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d3ff6f4598f0d5fff9f6030687335297.pdf 0a4c2adc0ef86ec85d3cc500e2421fb3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September 16<u>th</u> Saturday. We did not get much done on the far, today. Toby did not feel Just first rate so I told him to keep quiet. I went back and cleaned out one ditch it was pretty wet I came up about 11 O'Clock and got the chores done we had dinner sharp on time and after dinner Hattie and I went down to the church to Mr Skey's funeral after the church service Hubert and I drove up to the cemetery We got home about 5 O'Clock Just as I was doing the Chores John Highland came in and tried very hard to buy the Blue Grass feed he is coming again on Monday {D.V.?} Sunday Sep 17<u>th</u> Toby was feeling better so Hattie and I went to St Williams we did not get home till 7-30, found every thing all right Monday 18<u>th</u> I worked on the Wheat ground in the forenoon. Highland came over with Hubert and I sold the Blue Grass seed to him for $75.00. After dinner Toby and I sacked it up and took it down town. It was nearly 5 O'Clock when we got back. Mrs. John Shand and her daughter were here. I went down to Flemings and got the roller. We all wemt down to hear W.A. Charlton in the evening except Hattie. We came home about 10 O'Clock. it was very warm all day. Yesterday was a hot day too. Tuesday Sep 19<u>th</u> We had both of our teams on the Wheat land. This morning, Frank Vyse came over with his team too and we were prepared for a good days https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cd3c8069bec5b53f9edfb0b11f72f245.pdf 2031bb581c14174d8bcbf31cb9725b3f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. work but it began to rain and we had very heavy rain which put a stopper on preparing land for wheat for a few days. Toby and I cut some wood and picked a lot of tomatoes. After dinner I went back and fixed the fence between Watson and us the cleaned out ditches in the back field. Toby cut the lawn and chored about the stables. Dick got a lot of hickory nuts after school. Hattie was preserving fruit and tomatoes all day. Wednesday Sep 20. I cleaned out all the rest of the ditches in the back field this forenoon. After dinner I worked on the Wheat field. Toby cut corn all day Hubert and Bill were over this morning. It has been a lovely day Dick went back to the chestnut tree but the nuts were no good. Thursday Sep 21 Election day. I worked all the forenoon on the wheat ground. Toby cut corn. Hattie and I and Toby went down town in the after noon. I went to vote and Hattie wanted to get the books out of the church which they have commenced to scaffold preparatory to decorating. It was wet all the afternoon. When we got home I went back and fixed up the fence where Watson's cattle broke through. After tea the boys went down town to hear the election returns and Welsh came after me to go and get a piece of a mop handle and apple out of a cow's throat. They had tried to poke the apple down with the mop handle and broke it off. I got it out and got home about 11-30. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d91bab2797b57e2c4202c6dff8bc3be4.pdf 4fad2ea07c1075ddd10837388f253a0a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Friday <s>Thursday</s> Sep 22nd Lovely day. Toby cut corn all day. We were going to work both teams, but the ground in the west side of the field was too wet. So I worked Joe & Ginger all forenoon and {Ly?} team in the after noon. Dick came home greatly excited. The government was defeated. Saturday Sept 23d Toby and I worked both teams on the wheat ground, disking till noon. After dinner Blakie came over and helped me run the cross ditches. Toby cut corn. Sunday 24<u>th</u> I did not get to church at all Just as I was going to get ready Lewis came for me to go to a choaking cow. When I came home Jino Bannister was here with a mare for me {?} {next few lines illegible, words only} Just got {the right time?} to drive Hattie down the road and Toby got {?} but we {overtook?} {?} Toby got wheat seed and we took him down. I drove down after them again Tobe stayed down to dinner at Huberts. Dick was home all day. After dinner he and I went over to Mr Donald after his ditcher when we got back we found Henderson and McLean and their wives here. Dick went to church in the Evening. Monday Sep 25<u>th</u> I had to keep Dick home from School today to help me. We ran the ditches and sowed the field up by 4 O'Clock. then I ran the cross ditches again, after the drill. Toby harrowed all day it looked very like rain but it stayed off. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/576bc9f0785d1867865a896ea58e752e.pdf f81b49d92df13e2a3e84f04a5556e9e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tuesday 26. The day started early Tobe drove me to the train station for me to get the train for Toronto to go and meet {Frank?} got there about 3 {? rest of line illegible} office, had lunch {? rest of line illegible} he telephoned {? rest of line illegible} she came down around {?} 30 and we went to Mr {Martins?} met Frank, (he {?} wth Nellie Taylor. {? rest of line illegible} train for Hamilton {?} when it was time for it to stop. Roy and Laur{ene?} left Roy and I to go a little before. Frank & I got home about 9 O'Clock. Toby, Dick, Quint & Lila were at the station. Toby had Joe in the old barm and {?} to the farm in a few minutes. Hattie had tea ready for us. Wednesday 27th {? most of this is illegible -- either overexposed or pen too light, odd words are legible} {?} old {rest of line illegible} it {rest of line illegible} after noon {?} or pretty {rest of line illegible} day. did not do a lot & {?} up Thursday 28<u>th</u> {rest of line illegible} but one {rest of line illegible} and cleaned {?} he did the {drill?} and cut corn. Dick was at School so Frank and{?} him self. It is cold tonight and but not windy. Friday 29<u>th</u> Was raining hard when I got up this morning. It Cleared off after breakfast and I went over to help Cruise thrash. It rained two or three showers again after dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/17653ee55c086caf4f33fc0769af3766.pdf 85e1d4884bfa55ff292eff062aac4578 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. but we finished {?} hat around 5 O'Clock. When I got home I found that Bill had been here and he and Toby had cut corn until the rain stopped them. Saturday 30<u>th</u> Fair but every thing pretty wet, we did not get up very early. Then Just sitting down to breakfast when Len Corbett came with a horse and buggy to see if Dick would go with him after chestnuts, so he took Frank and Dick and they did not get home till after dark. Toby and I finished cutting the corn for which I am very thankful. In the afternoon I drove down town and got the little stove. Hattie got home {?} and Toby went with me. We got home at 5 O'Clock did up the chores had tea then Toby and I walked down to meet Roy. The train was late as usual and by {?} we got over here and Roy had his din. It was getting very late. I put the little stove up and put a little fire in it and it was very comfortable. Sunday Oct 1<u>st</u> Poured rain the greater part of the day. None of the boys went to church but I drove Hattie and Roy down and went after them. Hubert Ada and <s>Roy</s> Quint came over about 4 O'Clock but did not stay long. The boys all went to church tonight. Roy went to the Woodson's to tea. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bc36e417f46703e4536418f62ee87492.pdf d838bad91e130b6601a9db4201c4bc97 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. The boys all came home right after church but Roy hadn't come in at 10-45 so I hitched up Joe and went after him it is a dark, muddy night. I met him Just this side of the Woodsons, after we got in he had his supper and it was nearly 1 O'Clock before we went to bed. Monday Oct 1<u>st</u>. Up early and drove Roy to the station Every thing was very wet I opened up some ditches to run some water off, then Toby Frank, and I went over to Blakies and got 10 sacks of oats and the fanning Mill After dinner I drove Hattie down to Mrs Martins funeral then I came home and got Frank and took him down to see Mr Smith, he is going to School tomorrow. D. V. and is going {to?} Mr. Smiths room. It felt so cold when I got home that I carried in all the plants but now at 9.30 it does not seem so cold. The boys have Just finished taking their bath. Tuesday Oct 3. After breakfast Tobe and I cleared out the old corn crib and the yard. We are going to plough {for?} garden. In the afternoon Harrie, Toby & I went up to the cemetary and took {sack?} and some {fine lot dressing?} up, on our way home. We stopped at Mrs Battersbys & got the ferns. It was raining quite a shower when we got home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ca062cc74d4bc06291825d3627a9cf19.pdf 9dd9b237bb3c099b25a695f60c93edf1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wednesday Oct 4th Toby and I were cleaning up {?} There was a very high wind and it poured rain again last night. It was blowing a gale tonight. Wednesday Oct 11 - I have not written for a week but Toby has kept a record we have done some clearing up. got the wheat cleaned and the garden ploughed last week. It has been very wet. We had a terrible old rain last friday it poured all the afternoon. We all went to church on Sunday. On Monday I and Toby got the cross ditches pretty well run out to the corn field and began ploughing. I have been ploughing yesterday & to-day. Yesterday Toby helped {?} for Alice. packed and {?} to the alotment today he picked some our Spies. Monday Oct 16<u>th</u> I am very remis lately, but I have been ploughing all my spare time, but my days have been broken into a good deal we have had to get the corn in that was husked We have 47 bush in the crib Bob Miller sent our heifer today and {Holdue?} was here picking apples he packed 8 bbls of Canada reds & {Seek?} no farther. I got a good day at the ploughing. None of us got to church yesterday. The choir were all over Saturday night and stayed until midnight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d030a0c1e20afd0e8d6254daef812444.pdf 8f2043649e2c685dc3d33e87020484ce Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tuesday O ct 17th It began raining about {?} went and got what corn was husked up as it was raining pretty hard when we came in it poured rain all day long we fixed {?} the pig pen. Wednesday Oct 18th It has been a lovely day but every thing was very wet. I ploughed all the after noon. Thursday Oct 19th The boys all out to the Simcoe Fair they drove Joe as far as Frank Bowlby's and put her in there and walked to Simcoe they got home at 6 O'Clock. I ploughed all day. Hattie went down for the Mail. Bob Miller sent the heifer over on Monday. Friday Oct 20<u>th</u> I ploughed all day. Tobe picked apples (& pears?} and Dick was {?} miserable {to go to School?} Frank went alone. Mrs. Mary and the two Harding girls and Mrs {Buckhall?} were here over to see Hattie in the afternoon. Saturday 21<u>st</u> I went down to Frank Vyse after breakfast and got some sacks to take some wheat to the mill up here I got back we went to the corn field and got in two loads before sinner. after dinner we bagged up the wheat then Toby and I went back and got another load of corn it has been a dark gloomy day. Dick was not able to do much but is feeling a little better. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6bfd9210d393320c61eef3b96ddc2cab.pdf dca2b384ca37d65fe388f3df8c0c6175 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sunday Oct 22<u>nd</u> {?} Hattie and I went to church. Dick was miserable all day and did not go out. we got caught in a shower coming home and it rained a great part of the afternoon. Monday Oct 23<u>rd</u> Went over to Blaikies and sacked up 10 more sacks of oats then Toby & I hitched up and went after them. It has been a miserable day, a few showers and a high wind. In the afternoon we took a load of wheat to the mill and then hauled up a load of old {rail?}. Tuesday Oct 24<u>th</u> This has been a fine day bright & cool I ploughed all day Toby worked about the house & stable. We are all going down to meet {Vyse?} now. Frank's toe was so sore he could not go to school. Wednesday Oct 25<u>th</u> Auntie and Win got here safely last night. Their train was very late and it was 10-45 when we got home. We were up in fairly good time this morning. I ploughed all the forenoon and until 3-30 this afternoon. Then Toby and I hauled in a load of corn. Thursday Oct 26. This has been a lovely day. I ploughed all day. Vyse hauled in his buckwheat. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f485f798145311aff604f3f79c6d490b.pdf 37a5d7e50cc73e5b02ccb453c4637379 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. the after noon. It is a {?} day. Auntie. and Win. {?} over this morning and had dinner with us the {?} glad to have his {?} {magazine?} We hope to have Girls here {?} next week. The boys {had?} went down to Huberts. Toby and Frank stayed down there all night. Nov 1<u>st</u> We have been having pretty disagreeable weather and I have not done much this week. I finished ploughing the corner field on Friday and on Saturday I had to help Fleming thrash. Roy came up Saturday night. The train was very late. We walked home and did not get to bed until 1-30 A.M. We all went down to church and Aunt & Roy came out to dinner and I drove them to the cemetery in the Afternoon and left her at Huberts. Tobe {Roy?} came back with me and he and Tobe went to church in the evening it was a bright day but windy. Monday was a lovely day and we got the Buckwheat in but it took us until after dark. Tuesday was a miserable day. Bill Donald came over and helped us haul a couple of loads of rails To day was beautiful in the morning but cloudy in the after noon. Tobe and I went down town before dinner and to the Cruise' sale in the after noon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da4b3d4cf4bf85bc1396af6b4079a1db.pdf 0ad4b20ba0c09656ad67d9a460e9bc9d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. We came home about 4-30 and I went down town to get Wese she is here now and helping Frank with his lessons. It has been raining again tonight. November 2nd A high wind got up tonight and it turned very cold. Toby and I did a lot of cleaning up it snowed several little flurrys. We did not get much of a visit with Auntie. {Nese?} and Sam Law came tonight to say they would be here to thrash tomorrow, so we wont get much visiting done for a day or so. Friday Nov 3<u>rd</u> Thrasged Buckwheat. it did not turn out very well we had 70 bushels. We started thrashing Alsike in the evening. Saturday Nov 4<u>th</u> Finished thrashing Alsike we had 4 bush before noon and got the separator set and the oats commenced and finished them early in the afternoon. We had 120 bush of light oats, but we had fine weather. Sam left the clover mill in the barn and the engine in the yard Sunday Nov 5<u>th</u> We all went to church walked down. They had the reopening of the church; there was not a very large congregation. Wese and the boys stayed down town. Hattie and I came home. Messrs {Fenley?} & Plumly came over in the afternoon, but only stayed a few minutes. Dick came home to tea and we went down to church in the evening but Geo https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/232c6d64e8255d0022b6f5b23e6c5af7.pdf 1b0320f6df77a9cc2ec38e4df2112901 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {part of top line is cut off} {?} caught me and got me up to go up and kill his old mare, so I did not hear the service of induction. Quintin Young preached both morning and evening. Monday Nov 6<u>th</u> It has rained nearly all day and we did not get much done. I paid Vyse for the drill. It is very mild tonight, but windy Tuesday Nov 7<u>th</u> A horrible day, high wind and cold. They did not get away with their thrashing out fit and Sam, Allan and their boy were around all day. Toby and I got very little done, it rained several Showers. Wednesday Nov 8<u>th</u> Toby and I got the rack off the wagon and { the beginning of each line on this side of the page has been cut off} {was?} on after the thrashers left. Then we went back and rolled a load of mangels right after dinner we went down town. I paid Hodge my {town?} tax and the High School {?} on the farm. We got home about 3-15 and hauled in the mangels. It has been a pretty fine day. Nov 9<u>th</u> A fine day. I commenced ploughing in the North West corn field. Toby was back with me nearly all the forenoon and ploughed quite a lot. We went down town in the afternoon to see auxiliary. We {visited?}Auntie Wesa came back with her. It looks like rain tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e70a58dff3833a99fcbbd1282cd02539.pdf 5798eafbf4ca2bcbd095e8bedac64f0d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov 10<u>th</u> Friday A beautiful day, but rained heavily last night and early this morning Tobe & I worked about the place in the forenoon and in the afternoon I ploughed. Hattie went down to the McPhersons before dinner. Wese went down before tea to stay with the children while Hubert & Maude went to the Hardings. Nov 11<u>th</u> Saturday. This has been another beautiful day very mild cloudy. This afternoon, the three boys and I went to town this morning and got the few potatoes that were at Bob Laws. I ploughed in the afternoon and Tobe helped Frank make cider. It looks like rain tonight. Sunday Nov 12<u>th</u> This has been a horrible day. The worst of the Season. It was raining this morning. The boys did not go to Sunday School. Dick and Frank went down to church. Hattie, Tobe and I got ready but it was so very wet and muddy that we backed out. I began to get colder as the day went on and before noon it began to freeze and the rain turned to snow. I got the calves in out of the orchard and put the cows in. Tobe went down town after dinner and all the boys were back to tea. It is cold bright with a high wind from the West. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6f23fa3aadeeb633e2590271f5119d37.pdf 1dad46d36151c74fb68e6d4246def4cb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Monday Nov 13<u>th</u> This has been a very cold day for this time of year. The thunder storm we had on Saturday night has not brought mild {?} yet. Tobe went down home right after breakfast and got Hubert to come over and help us move the stove in out of the woodshed, and we moved the little heater into the hall. Tuesday Nov 14<u>th</u> It was not quite so cold today. Bill came over while we were milking after breakfast we fixed the shed and got it nearly ready for the chickens and the pen ready for the calves and got the machinery in the barn. I went down about 5 O'Clock and got wire and tar paper Dick went with me. It snowed hard on our way home but it is milder. Bill went down to stay at Huberts to start early for a fox hunt. Wednesday Nov 15<u>th</u> Pretty cold all day. Toby and I finished up the place for the chickens under the shed and did the usual chores. I went down in the after noon and got Wese and Lila after tea Lila <s>Dick</s> and I carried our 61 chickens and put them in their new quarters. Thursday Nov 16<u>th</u> Still cold with the ground covered with snow. Bill came back before we were up. We worked in the cold all day, drew up some rails and fenced the barn board. I went to the mill for flour in the evening. Bill cut some wood. Wese and Hattie went down town https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/34f37f9aaf430ee46280fd4f07c438ed.pdf c7424f3e7ae270215179fdd4bc033aea Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Friday Nov 17<u>th</u> Another horrible day, cold and raw, we hauled in three loads of cornstalks This morning at noon it began to rain and poured all the afternoon Bill went down town right after dinner and we did not do much but chores this after noon. Saturday Nov 18th A nasty wind all day we fixed the hen coop a little, moved the calves and fixed up things. There is a howling wind blowing tonight and it is colder. We shut the pigs up. Sunday Nov 19<u>th</u> We all went to church this morning. Auntie and the boys went early to Sunday School. They all went to Huberts to dinner but I came home. Hattie got here about 3 O'Clock and Frank and Toby about 4-30 Dick did not get home until after tea. Wese stayed down town. It thawed a little to day when the sun shone but for the most part it has been cloudy & cold, very dark tonight & quite windy. Monday Nov 20<u>th</u> Snowed nearly all day not very cold but wintry enough. I took Mrs Bannisters {?} home, then went down to see if Frank Vyse had the saw sharpened but he was not at home they had sent for him to go to the hospital as Mickey was worse. Toby & I did some more fixing up around the buildings. Tuesday Nov 21<u>st</u> Cold & bright all day. Hattie washed in the forenoon and went down town in P.M. The boys brought the word back that Mickey was dead & Al Faulkner was run over & had his rib broken https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a2ef62f0db1a8752876d4d5c7cb9f7c1.pdf ec479b0ce668f74f8e5e09ba846b2e82 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tobe & I were home all day and busy. Wednesday Nov 22<u>nd</u> Milder today but frozen up pretty hard this morning. I saw Ben Walker ploughing this after noon when Tobe & I were setting up the fallen corn stalks we got in a few rails & cut some wood and had of course the usual chores. Thursday. Toby & I ploughed all the forenoon. it began to rain about noon and it poured rain all the afternoon and is raining at bed time. Friday Nov 24<u>th</u> I ploughed all day The ground was covered with Snow this morning but the ground was not frozen and it ploughed very well but it began turning cold toward evening and is freezing hard now 9-30. Wednesday Nov 29<u>th</u> I have not written in this for some days. I did not plough on Saturday as it was frozen pretty hard. Louise came down with Frank Bowlby and was to have gone back with him but when she had waited up until 11-45 she went to bed and Frank came at 12 O'Clock but said Annie would come for Louise on Sunday. Vyse came over after me to go and see one of his mares that had torn her foot. We all went to church on Sunday. Auntie and the boys went down to Sunday School. Hattie, Louise and I walked down later. it was a lovely day. After Church I fixed Cal Leavey's horse's mouth https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e64dfee9ea0bed0886426277c14fe40c.pdf 884f6da833fc9b6e9443e15ac05b3af3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. and after dinner I went over to Franks again. We were all home to dinner. Monday was a lovely day I ploughed all day. Toby went for his sheep and got 4 nice lambs Tuesday I was up early hoping to get in a good day with the plough, but it began to rain before daylight, and poured all the forenoon. After dinner Bill Donald came after me, and I was over there most of the afternoon, then went down town. I churned for over an hour in the evening. I drove the boys to school and went on out to see how Sadie Macphersons was. Wednesday Nov 29th I did not get any ploughing done. I opened up some of the ditches n the corner field - has been pretty cold and is freezing hard. Thursday Nov 30<u>th</u> It was frozen too hard to plough to day. Hubert back with the train but could do nothing. We did odd chores beside the regular ones. Wese & Hattie went to bible class in the afternoon and Hattie stayed down to tea at the Macphersons and went to practice I called for her in the evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/892ead72fd19832b749e836dd139c190.pdf 80531a890849b81c2c074d3fbe0d2378 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 1<u>st</u> A Lovely day but frozen too hard to plough Toby and I straightened up all the corn stalks that were left in the field in the after noon we went down and got the rain from Vyse in the wheelbarrow. I fixed the cow stable door December 2<u>nd</u> Not very cold today but still frozen pretty hard Gus Stringer came with Kirkwood for the rest of his hay, and Kirkwood looked at the boys sheep and trimmed the wool out of their eyes. I put a window in the hen pen and cleaned the pig pen. Sunday 3<u>rd</u> A very cold day we all went to church. Wese stayed down town, the rest of us all came home and stayed home the rest of the day. Monday 4<u>th</u> Not so cold today I went down town took the drake down to Hubert, payed the township taxes and Bagley & Miller, got some stovepipe and came home and put up the box stove in the dining room after dinner and fixed up the cow stable a little. Tuesday Lovely day. Tobe & I hauled up a couple of loads of rails before dinner and got in a loaf of corn stalks after dinner We finished getting in the corn stalks https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e128619164691f494ed02e5e8e94a88e.pdf a562945d7a8455a8fdfdba1e4420d564 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sunday Dec 10<u>th</u> This has been a perfect day warm and beautiful but muddy We all went to church this morning we {?} home to dinner. I had to stop in at Vyeses and trim the skin off his mare's foot where she cut the {?} I ploughed all day yesterday and Friday. Thursday I had Joe & Ginger shod at Butters. Monday Dec 11<u>th</u> This has been a wet day. I got a good forenoon in at ploughing but I got soaking wet. It poured all the afternoon. Wese came over in all the rain to tell Hattie that there was another little boy at the McPhersons. I was busy all the afternoon choring about It is not raining now at 9 O'Clock but is very mild. Tuesday Dec 12<u>th</u> This has been another very mild day with occasional showers. I ploughed all day until 4 P.M. when I finished the back field. Hattie walked down town this morning to see the new baby. Toby did all the chores. It is sprinkling rain tonight. Saturday Dec 16<u>th</u> We have had mild weather all week it only froze one night this week. I drove https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dee80ccb1838d48f1b1998524f935000.pdf a986610cb20fd038e30b4075cc4c5ac7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wese to Vittoria on Wednesday Toby went with us we got home to dinner and in the afternoon I cleaned up the ditch in the back field The mud is fright every where. Dick and I went after Auntie today. It poured rain all the forenoon and the roads were pretty bad in spots. 1912 Jan 1st Election day. We all had dinner at Huberts Wese and I went up and voted for Vyse and for the School by-law, and our votes counted in both cases. Dick and I came home about 4-30 amd did up all chores. The others did not come home until after tea Tuesday Jan 2<u>nd</u> There was good skating on the creek and the three boys went forenoon & afternoon to enjoy it, I was home all day and did up all the chores. Hattie went down town in the morning then came over with Dick in the evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c8b80a16377142d29c287168850765c1.pdf ab5ed5ec697c4f54f054765e2b5431ab Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wednesday Jan 3rd This was Auntie birthday. We went down to Hubert's this evening. It was {? illegible too light} night the {? illegible too light} I think we {? illegible too light} so far but {? illegible too light} and it has {? illegible too light} beautifully bright {? illegible too light} went down to town after {afternoon?} as the morning chores were done and voted for Tebbetts, Miller & {Burch?} for school trustees. I then went up and got a rooster for Mrs Miller. Tobe {?} his {?} home to day. Hattie washed this morning Very cold tonight but looks a little stormy. Thursday 4<u>th</u> Pretty rough day but not too cold. Toby and I worked at the chicken house as much as we could, but getting wood and doing chores takes a lot of time. Wese came over after dinner in the evening. Hattie, Dick and I went down to the First Eaton Concert. It was very cold with a strong NW wind. Toby and Frank stayed at home, Toby with a lame knee. Frank with a bad cold. Friday, 5 Very cold to day the coldest day yet, I went down at 4 O'Clock to get the cutter. Dick came home with me they had no school on account of shortness of gas. It is not so cold tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/640125ea84ea2d901da09bc29e9006b6.pdf 88b2dde48422c910092ef35a2d869635 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saturday. Still very cold. I went down town in the morning and got Emery Mac. to sharpen the saw. In the afternoon I drove Wese and Dick down Wese walked back in the evening. Sunday Jan 7<u>th</u> The cold snap still continues. I drove Wese & Dick down to Sunday School. Tobe & Frank did not go. Hattie walked down to church. I had every thing to do at home. In the evening about 5 O'Clock Dick {Bumby?} drove Louise down We stayed to tea. Jack & Mrs Martin were here for a long time in the afternoon. Monday Jan 8<u>th</u> Another cold day. I walked down town before dinner to see how {Maun?} was he was laid up yesterday with a lame back but was better to day. It began to storm about noon and kept it up till evening driving and storming snow storm from {?} South. Frank did not go to school and Tobys knee is still pretty lame. Tuesday Jan 9<u>th</u> It turned very much colder last night and has been a very cold day with a high West wind. The snow is drifted badly. Dick went to school alone it was very cold and a high West wind. I went down https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae1e8bfc9a51474aec7789ff0f404b6c.pdf a130db2e554d744ab8d0d33fc665f2e3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. home after dinner Wese has a bad cold. Toby has been in the house all day and does not feel very well with {his knee?} Sunday Jan 14<u>th</u> I have not written since Tuesday but every day has been pretty much the same very cold yesterday morning it was 20 degrees below zero by the official thermometer and I was so miserable with a cold that I did not get up until about 11 O'Clock. Hattie got up and lighted the fire and Toby & Frank got up and did all the chores. It has not been quite so cold today but cold enough. Toby drove Hattie down to church and drove down again after her but she stayed at the MacPhersons and they came over to dinner. I drove her down in the evening and brought Hattie home. John Busby McBride came for me when we were at dinner to go & see a sick Horse. I did not get back until 4 O'Clock. monday Jan 15<u>th</u> This has been another cold blustery day. First thing after breakfast I went out to Blaikies to see if I could borrow his sleigh to go down for a load of coal. Toby and I brought home the coal and got it unloaded it is turning bitterly cold again tonight, but we wont have to sit up in such a cold house tomorrow morning for the range will have a fire if all is well. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd67cd388ab5d3e9547c3b3874bbf879.pdf 0448bdd6612fa7c9b2b238e5d675548d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. The coroner's {?} is noticeable in the affidavit. It is pitable to be the scavengers wasted to a mere spectre the {bivodiac?} of the battalions was highly {?} Cauliflower is palatable. The plaintiff charged his competitors with conspiracy the Government favors a feasible scheme of artifically drainage 74 X 48 = 59.2 + 29.6 = $35.52 18 16 20 20 = 74 bush {Picture of a triangle with A-C hypoteneuse} Emery home <table> <tr> <td>July 26th</td> <td>1 day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 27th</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 28th</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 31st </td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aug 1<u>st</u></td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 2<u>nd</u></td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 3</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td> " 4th</td> <td>1 day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 8th</td> <td>1 " </td> </tr> <tr> <td> " 9th</td> <td>" 1 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 10th</td> <td> 1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 11th</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 12th</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 14th</td> <td> 1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td> " 18</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 19</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td> " 21</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 22</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 23</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 24</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 25</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 26</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <table> <br> Hay 72.00</br> <br> B. G seed 75.00</br> <br> pasture 26.75</br> <br> Apples 12.00</br> <br> Hay 15.00</br> <br> <u>$200 75</u></br> <br> Aug 26th 9 bas "</br> <br> Sep 12<u>th</u> 8 bags oats</br> <br> Oct 1st 10 sack oats</br> <br><u> " 23<u>rd</u> 10 " "</u></br> <br> 37 74 bus</br> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Henry "Harry" Barrett Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Henry Barrett Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 1911 to January 1912 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. May 1, 1911 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. William Henry "Harry" Barrett Diary, 1911-1912 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Henry "Harry" Barrett Diary, 1911-1912 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Henry Barrett 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 May 1911 - January 1912 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. May 1, 1911 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 1911<br />May 1st Very warm with occasional heavy showers. Went down to Wilt Smiths in forenoon in P.m. Hubert and I drove over to farm to water Bobbie We came right back for Wesia {Emily Louisa "Wese" Barrett} left on the 5 O'clock train for Fort Saskatchewan.</p> <p>_________________</p> <p><br />2nd Hubert and Toby went to the farm I had to go to Jim Banisters at 3:45 A.M. to attend his mare. it was very cold with a North West wind. My waggon came and I helped Vyse unload it. I went to the farm after dinner and helped Hubert get out some little trees to plant along the lane.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 3rd. The wind still in the North West and cold quite a frost last night. Went to the farm after breakfast and found Bill at work. Hubert and Toby come over about 9-30 and they and Bill went after trees I dug a hole for an anchor post and Toby came home with me at noon and after dinner we went up and got the mare from Thompson, wemt over to the farm and brought home all the little trees they fug. Toby brought Joe home. After tea I went up to see Felix Perkins about the wind mill pump he promised to come to fix it on Friday. It is very lonely without Wese.</p> <p>May 4th. Very much milder today wind still North West. Toby and I drove over to the farm right after breakfast. Bill was at work digging the holes for the anchor posts. We got 3 all finished. hope to get all them all done tomorrow. Hubert was over all the afternoon flauting his trees.</p> <p><br />_______________</p> <p><br />May 5th, Much milder but still a cool wind. Finished putting in the anchor posts and Perkins was over and took all the piping out the well and got it all apart. Hattie has gone to practice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 6th. Saturday, a lovely day. Toby and I drove over to the farm early with Ginger and fish. Bell &amp; Bobbie then burned a little brush in the orchard. Bill finished trimming the big limbs out for wood.Then we hitched up and went out and got the rest of the trees that Hubert had dug up and a couple of pieces for a stove boat. Came back and Bill made the bost. He did not work in the afternoon. Dick came home over to the farm about 11-30 with his dinner. Toby and I came home and hitched Joe with Bill and took over Fred's cow &amp; calf. Hubert, Hattie &amp; Lila went with us. Herbert set out rest of his trees and the others went to the woods for flowers. Toby and I hauled a lot of the limbs from the orchard to the house.</p> <p><br />Sunday 7th Lovely day. Went to church. Was over at the farm before breakfast to do chores,. The boys went to Sunday school and we all went to church. After dinner Hattie and I drove over to the farm, then out to Jim Waddles and home by the cemetary. went to church again in the evening. Wrote a short letter to Wese and we all went to bed as early as we could.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday May 8th - a beautiful day again. Got to the farm as soon as we could but I had to go to Gillies and pay him for the posts. Then to {Butters?} and pay for my doubletrees. I took my clover seed over and ploughed the front field near Colmans. Then I had to help Bill get the lean-to away from the old house We {lumbered?} that all day {? ?} came along about 5 P.M. to {went to help?} plough in the {?} to help me get in a few {? {?} fry and get over home. {?}{?} Jack with him while Jack's place getting the sill ready for the front of chicken house {the above section was partly overexposed in the filming of the page}</p> <p>Tuesday May 9th. This has been a beautiful day. We got started ploughing. Bruce got there about 9 O Clock and I commenced after dinner. Hubert was over the after noon and helped Bill at the hen house and pulling down the old shed.</p> <p>Wednesday May 10th. I began ploughing but it commenced raining about 10 O Clock. Hubert and Bill had gone to the bush to cut a couple of skids to mount the hen house on. I sowed clover and on the wheat East of the house did not have quite enough to cover it we all came home about 3 P.M and it did not rain after we left. I went to a school meeting at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday 11th. I got quite a lot ploughed. Ginger is pretty gay but she is getting steadier. Hubert helped Bill in the forenoon but did not stay all the afternoon. We all went to, "David" in evening.</p> <p>Friday 12th Billy Fallon came in the morning to put up the fence and Mr Miller brought the creque Separator. I ploughed all I could. Jack Watkins came over and moved the hen house. High wind all day but not as warm as yesterday.</p> <p>Saturday 13th, A fine day but a cold wind. Toby &amp; I stopped {out at?} Fleming and got 6 sacks of oats. I left Toby holding the horses while I sowed the oats and Ginger rubbed her bridle off and there was a great run away fortunately they ran in a circle and did no damage till I got them stopped. Vyse was over and we finished up all that was ploughed.</p> <p>Sunday May 14th. I did not get to church at all to day. I went to the farm in the morning and had to clean all my bird cages when I got back after dinner Hatty and I went down to the Lak Shore We took two of Geo Law's hens home and went on to see Geo Reid. We found him much better We all went ro Hubert's to a Turkey dinner at 5 P.M. A fine day.</p> <p>________________</p> <p>Monday. Very warm but a stiff breeze. Messrs Fleming &amp; Vyse brought their ploughs over and we got a splended lot done. I sowed oats in P.M. Bill did not show up. WIlliams all got off.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday May 16th. Hattie, Hubert, Toby and I all went to the farm this morning and took a few things over. Bill was at work on the hen house. I left Hattie, Hubert &amp; Toby at the house I went back to harrow. It threatened rain all morning and came down pretty heavily about 11 O'Clock. We all came home at noon. After dinner, Hubert and I went and got some Lake sand &amp; plaster, and {?} was at the farm pushing all afternoon. Phill Stewart came after me and I had to go out there after 6 O'Clock. {?} and I put up the {gates?} in the fence and let Bobbie &amp; Fred down the lane.</p> <p>Wednesday 17th May We had a beautiful rain last night and it was drizzling a little when I got up this morning so we did not get to the farm very early. Hubert and Hattie went too tho Hattie did not go till after dinner. Perkins was there with his pump so I had to help him all day. Hubert helped Bill at the hen house and cleaned the plaster out of the house. Toby had to help both of us. It has been a beautiful growing day Warm &amp; damp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday May 21st. This is our first Sunday on the farm and it is a hot one. It was been very hot for the last three days. We have been in such confusion that I have not had time to write in this since Wednesday. Thursday Perkins was here again at the pump so it was Friday he went to the circus on Thursday, so did Dick, he finished fixing up the pump and Windmill yesterday and it works beautifully. We only got partly moved land? yesterday but hope to be in more settled state next Sunday.</p> <p>I have Just written a short stort letter to Wesi, it is terribly lonely without her.</p> <p>Monday 22nd. This has been another very hot day. Bill did not come back this morning so we did not get on at any of the farm work, but Hattie and I finished papering the hall. Toby cleaned up the front yard after tea the bagoys went to the Stump and Hattie and I went down home and got the turkeys. They hatched well only and 1 bad egg. It is thundering now and looks very like rain.</p> <p>Tuesday 23rd. Bill came this morning and we finished the chicken fence then we all went down with the waggon and got Huberts range and a few things from the house Bill went up and got Harry Ausley's horse. He did not get vack to the farm until 1 O'Clock, we had some dinner then put up the stoves. Bill and I went back there and got the plough &amp; harrows, ploughed a little piece back of the barn and commenced ploughing for Mangels and corn. Mrs Waddle and Mrs Colman were over this afternoon and so were both Coll and Phoebe (the pen is dry) latter were all through the house. There is a great thunder storm going on now and the rain is needed.</p> <p>Wednesday May 24th Much cooler today but hot enough. Bill ploughed Toby and I took Ginger and Joe down town got Faulkner Waggon and brought home the chickens the pump and several other things</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>In this afternnon, I put the pump in well and did some odd jobs. Toby &amp; Hattie finished papering the parlor and cleaned some of the floors. I am afraid she will be tired out.</p> <p>Thursday 25th. This has been a long day. Bill ploughed all day, Hattie and I measured off the carpet &amp; matting first thing after breakfast. Then Toby and I went to Flemings after this rest of the oats acid and got three little pigs from Vyse. I had all kinds of odds &amp; ends to do. They cleaned up the rubbish at the back of the old house and grounds look very nice. After tea Jack went down town with Bill and Toby so I went down home and got my canaries and they got {heavy?} enough before we got home. Bill Fallson came this P.M. and I paid him for the fence.</p> <p>Friday 26th A beautiful day but pretty warm though a fine breeze was blowing this afternoon. The day commenced for me about 1 2-15. A.M. Hattie woke me up and said that Dick was dreaming. I got up to waken him but found the poor little fellow with a terrible earache which kept us both pretty much awake until 5. he dozed off then and I got up soon after breakfast. Abell Donald and Charlie Butter came over with plough, harrow roller &amp; disk and we got a great day in on the corn ground finished ploughing and got it all rolled twice and harrowed and disked. Toby did more clearing out and planted some corn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 27th. Very warm, Charlie Butter came over in the morning with a stick for a tongue for his disk. He let Toby drive his team and I drove Bill and Harry Ausley's horses until noon. Bill helped Charlie put the tongue on the harrow and went down town in the afternoon. I worked the corn ground Hattie went down town in the afternoon.</p> <p>Sunday 28th {?} Another scorcher. I drove Toby down to Sunday School then came back and took Hattie down to church. I did not go but got the safe out of the {roller?} and did some raspberries up for Alice. We all came home to dinner. I had a lot of chores to do. Toby and Hattie walked to church in the evening and I went up to Marshall.</p> <p>Monday May 29th Not quite so warm to day. Toby disked corn ground till noon. I sowed mangles. Bill came back at noon and and made a corn marker in after noon. Hattie, Toby and I went down home after dinner. I got my other set of harness and seed corn and potatos, and some things from the house. We did not get home until six after tea. Hallie's sister drove out with Bruce McPherson. she is here now. Dick got the lost turkey.</p> <p>Tuesday 30th. Sun arose looking very like rain but it cleared off by leaving without a drop falling. Was cool and cloudy all day, Bill and I worked on the corn ground until noon. After dinner he began marking and I cut seed potatoes until he began cross ways then I commenced {recounting?}. Toby went down town right after dinner and got a planter. Bill finished marking about 5 O'Clock he put his time</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>in then and planted while I went over to Flemings and got his planter. We both plastered until 6 then had our tea and went back for one hour. Bill took Harry's horse home then and Dick and I went over to Jim Banister's and got too setting hens. I got two setting from Mrs Fleming. Jim told us that Mrs Liddy died this afternoon, her little baby was born this morning.</p> <p>Wednesday May31st Bill finished planting corn and Toby ploughed potatoes in the morning. I went over to Vyses first then after breakfast to help him spray the orchard but he had not things quite ready so I went down town and bought Harry Ausleys big horse left him at Butters to have his shoes set and Hubert rode him over to the far and Bill went back to roll the oats. It sprinkled a little about noon and Just after dinner a big storm came up and we had a splendid rain Bill went down town and I white washed the kitchen &amp; pantry. Bobbie had a calf this after noon. Hattie got her pantry pretty well arranged.</p> <p>Thursdat June 1st A cool wind from North West all day. Poor Bill was sick he could not work. I went and helped Vyse spray. after going down town after some seed potatoes. Toby cut enough to plant the patch. I got home about 2 O'Clock and went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>back &amp; finished rolling oats and then covered the potatoes. Bill Donald began ploughing for buck wheat.</p> <p>Friday June 2nd A lovely day looking very like rain a good part of the time but keeping off until 5 O'Clock when it came in a heavy shower, a splendid rain. We got started hauling out the manure this morning it looked like an endless Job. I went over and saw Bob Blakie {rented? pen too light to read} him the East end of the Gulch for the season for $25,00. Toby stayed in the field and spread the manure as Bill hauled it out. I harrowed the corn field, bob Law hauled two loads of gravel.</p> <p>June 3rd A lovely Growing day. Cloudy and warm and damp. In the forenoon, I helped Bill pitch on the loads of manure and while he was gone to the field with them I set out tomato plants. I put out fifty. Toby spread three loads of manure but got his feet so wet he came in and helped me. In the afternoon he and I sowed carrot seed. Dick was down town three times. Bill went home tonight I let him take Harry.</p> <p>Sunday June 4th Showery looking weather all day but did not rain. Dick and Toby walked into Sunday School and Hattie &amp; I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>drove down to church. There were very few there only 29 stayed for Communion. We all walked down in the evening. Toby went before tea and had tea with Hubert. We were home fearing to be caught by a big rain we got home safely but we had a great thunder storm later in the evening.</p> <p>Monday June 5th A fair day but cloudy a great part of the time and did sprinkle once or twice. had a lovely night tonight. Bill fixed up the shetter over the {? pen too light} &amp; spread manure on the {? pen too light} for the In the afternoon { ? pen too light} for the Separator {? pen too light} up brush in the orchard. Toby &amp; Hattie and I were busy moving. we got lot done today.</p> <p>Tuesday June 6th Hattie went to Waterford this morning with the members of the {H.A.?} and we had to do the house keeping. I helped Bill load manure all the forenoon and did Several off Jobs while he was unloading. After dinner Toby &amp; I went out in the field and spread all the manure that was hauled. I came in at 5 O'Clock to get tea, then after the milking was done and the calves &amp; pigs fed Dick and I washed all the dishes. It has been cool &amp; cloudy all day. The Waterford load got home at 9 O'Clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday June 7, Cloudy &amp; cool all day. Toby and I went to town this morning and got Faulkner's waggon and some oats and a few things from the house. Hubert came over with us and helped Bill haul manure all the afternoon. Hattie,Toby and I went down home about 3 O'Clock and got a load of stuff ready for Jack Walker. We have the dining room pretty well settled tonight and things begin to look more comfortable {? pen too light} the house.</p> <p>Thursday 8th I pitched on 23 loads of manure. Toby spread &amp; Bill hauled out. Warm all day.</p> <p>Friday 9th Warm all the {forenoon?} I worked about the house until 10-30 then went back &amp; spread manure. After dinner Toby and I spread manure until nearly 5 O'Clock then a thunder storm came up and Bill the boys and I ran the wagon into the woodshed and cleaned out all the rubbish it look a good deal better now.</p> <p>Saturday 10 Very warm all day Toby spent all day in the corn field hoeing. The corn is coming up beautifully but the birds are working at it. Bill hauled manure until noon then he, Dick and Quintin went to Normandale. I spread manure, Toby quit about 5 O'Clock and went for a swim at the old stump. Hattie finished</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>her parlor carpet. I had a hot bath at night.</p> <p>Sunday June 11th Hattie, Toby and I drove into town at 10 O'Clock Toby went into Sunday School and Hattie and I went down to the old home where we put the horses in, then all went to church and came home to dinner about 2.30. We hitched up and drove over to the Shands, sat on John Shand's Veranda about an hour then we drove down to the old home, where I left Toby and Hattie, to have tea with Maude and go to church. I came home, did all the chores, had tea and am going to write Walter.</p> <p>Monday 12th Bill not being back, Hattie and I went into town as soon as possible after breakfast. I had to have Joe &amp; Ginger shod. Hattie had a lot of errands to do. We had quite a thunder storm about 11 O'Clock. After dinner Toby and I drove to Yeagers with Joe &amp; Bell. We saw Marshall about getting timber for sills and we also saw Gilbert about moving the stable this week if we can be ready for him. Had a letter from Daddy telling of {Gramma's?} death.</p> <p>Tuesday 13th Bill did not get back. I did various chores, moved the pigs, put down the parlor carpet. After dinner I went over to help Mr Flemming</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>with his barn. Toby did all the chores at home and came to meet me, he and Hattie had a great time with the separator.</p> <p>Wednesday 14th Cool all day Bill came back early and right after breakfast we drove up to Marshalls bush and I helped him fell two trees for sills for the house shed I got home about noon leaving Bill to hew the sticks. After dinner I went over to {? overexposed} and got his cultivator up and began cultivating corn seed to stop at 4 P.M. and take the waggon up to the bush for the timber. Toby worked in the corn field till I started he then quit &amp; went with me. Hattie got all the kitchen painted.</p> <p>Thursday 15th Cultivated corn till noon. Bill walked to Marshalls right after breakfast to get out the other sill. Toby hoed corn, after dinner I churned Edward England came to take the census, left about 3 O'Clock to get the other sill, we got home about 6-30.</p> <p>Friday 16th Bill began ploughing I drove over to Smiths after breakfast to see if Gilbert was there, he was and said he would be here tonight, so Hattie and I came home and saw Vyse's Blakie and Alfred Ryerse to see if they would come tomorrow and help me. After dinner Toby and I hauled</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>a lot of the old fence posts up to use for blocking under the Stable. Then we went down town, it is now 9-45 and no sign of Gilbert. I guess he did not get done.</p> <p>Saturday 17th Gilbert got here late last night. A. Ryerse, J. Blakie F.H. Vyse and Hubert were all here helping to move the North Stable. We got it up on the sills and the rollers and under. Roy came in the evening. Toby and I drove down to meet him.</p> <p>Sunday 18th. I drove Hattie &amp; Roy down to church. I came back then and did up the chores and drove back to Huberts to dinner - we were all there. Hattie and I came back about 3-30. Toby and Dick about 5. Roy had tea at the Woodsons and did not get here until late. I wrote to Grand Daddy. Hattie and Dick and I drove over to Bill Donalds &amp; into Charlie Butters to see if they could come &amp; help us tomorrow.</p> <p>Monday 19th Charlie Butter, Vyse, Donald and Bruce &amp; his boy all came up and helped us to stay. We got the Stable, old house &amp; hay pen Moved. Jim &amp; Mr Waddle came over in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 20th Bill and I went down to help Vyse move his building. we got home about 3 O'Clock and went down town with the waggon and got our gates and rake and ordered a hay rack from the wide Spread got home in time to hang one gate.</p> <p>Wednesday 21st Was Just out of bed this morning when Vyse called me to say that one of Fleming's cows was going all white. I was dressing he and Bill hitched Bell to the buggy I went dowm and found the Cow with Milk Fever {? overexposed} for the outfit came back infected the udder went home had breakfast then hitched Bell up again, drove her up to Yeagers. {went?} Toby hoed corn. I went down to Fleming's again. When I came back and found his cow up and much better. After dinner Toby and I cultivated corn with Joe. Bill ploughed. I am now going to have a bath and go to bed.</p> <p>Thursday 22nd I cultivated corn till 10 O'Clock. When Vyse came to put the rake together, that took until noon. Bill ploughed all day. Toby hoed. I spread manure in afternoon and had to go and see Sam Law's cow. Dick worked all day at his drawings and churned in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday 23rd I cultivated corn until 5 P.M. then took the cultivator home to Vyse. Toby cultivated hoed and Bill ploughed.</p> <p>Saturday, Bill ploughed till noon then went back home. I cultivated till noon and finished Toby hoed. After dinner Toby &amp; I took a walk through the fields and took Blakie's {hoe?} home. Hattie &amp; I drove over to the McPhersons to see if we could get Emery to help with the stable but he is busy at the New Hotel in St Williams.</p> <p>Sunday 25th Was fast getting ready to go to church when Jim Bannister &amp; Frank Vyse came after me to go and see Frank's colt (next line very faint ink ? the Vyses then?} I worked at it all day. Just coming home at noon to do the chores and then went back again. The boys went down to Sunday School &amp; church but Hattie did not go. I came back about 5 O'Clock &amp; found Will &amp; {Loll?} here. Hattie walked down with them. It threatened rain all day but did not rain any thing to speak of until 8 O'Clock when it poured. Dick and I were walking down to see how the colt was and we got good and wet. We stayed at Frank's till the rain was over then</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>I went fown to Hubert's to tell Hattie not to come home, it was so very wet. I called in at Vyse's for Dick and we got home about 11 O'Clock. Toby stayed with Quint.</p> <p>Monday 26th Another heavy rain this morning. Dick and I went down with the waggon, we brought back a load of shingles. Toby came back with me and Dick and Hattie stayed down. Hattie packed all the books in this old parlor amd Jack {Walker?} brought them all over in the evening.</p> <p>Tuesday. 27th Looked very like rain this morning and Dave Waddle &amp; Clare Deal came to shingle. Ernie Fleming &amp; Frank Vyse came over there. We {? writing too light} and had {none?}. {?} half the one side of the house stable roof on by noon. Ernie had to go home at noon, but the four others finished at 5 O'Clock. I had to go to town, when I got back I cut the grass in front of the house and began cutting {this?} clover in the plum orchard. it looks fair tonight.</p> <p>Wednesday 28th Bill began cutting in the corner field he cut till middle of forenoon when Vyse came to borrow the mower. I let him take team too as his mare is not fit to work yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>I cleared the mow out over the horse stable and Bill patched one side of roof. Toby hoed mangles. Vyse came back with the Mower about 3 O'Clock and Bill went on cutting. Bill Donald came over and sowed the buck wheat.</p> <p>Thursday 29th I forgot to say that Hattie and I drove down town yesterday after noon to see if the rake seat had come. I saw Sam Robinson and ordered the unloading riggery Bill and Hattie went down town right after breakfast Bill to help Hubert and Hattie to pack up more stuff. Bill got home about 5 O'Clock with the hay rack, rake seat, grind stone and hay forks. I hoed in the morning and raked hay with Joe &amp; Ginger in the after noon. Bill began cutting as soon as he came home and finished the fields.</p> <p>Friday 30th We all worked in the hay all day. Lovely day</p> <p>Saturday July 1st. Another splendid hay day. We finished cocking the corner field and hauled one load out of the plum orchard. Bill went to the celebration in the afternoon and as I was alone I cut thistles. Roy came up last night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday July 2nd It has been a terribly hot day. The hottest yet. Toby and Dick walked down to Sunday School and Hattie, Roy, and I drove down to church we all stayed to Communion, and all had dinner at Hubert’s. After dinner Hattie and I came home then drove back with some cream for Bill. We came right home again and stayed home. We the rest of the day. Toby was home for tea but went back down town. He and Dick got home about 9 O’Clock. Roy did not get in until after 11 and then had some supper. We did not get to bed till Mid night.</p> <p>Monday July 3rd It has been a {?} scorching hot day. I drove Roy down to get the 7-15 train and brought Hubert, Bill and {Lola?} back with me. We worked in the hay all day and worked hard, but only hauled six loads in.</p> <p>Tuesday 4th Another roasting day. Hubert came over in the morning and we finished hauling out of the corner field. We took 1 load to Mrs. Battersby’s and two to John Quanburry, upsetting the last one we took to him.Then we hauled a small load into the barn making 10 big loads in. Seven in the East end of the big barn. We commenced cutting the field.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>across the gulch.</p> <p>Wednesday July 5th It has not been quite so hot to-day, but hot enough. Bill finished cutting the field and Toby and I went back at noon. Bill raked all the side hill and Toby finished on the top I cocked up all the time and Bill &amp; Toby when they - we were not raking. I haul &amp; cut thistles forenoon. Toby helped Hattie pick cherries they got a fine lot.</p> <p>Thursday 6th Hubert came over and we got in 4 loads off the back field, took the first to Mrs. Battersby’s. It rained a little shower in the afternoon but did not delay us much.</p> <p>Friday July 7th This has been a beautiful day, warm but fine. Easterly breeze all day. We finished hauling from the back field at noon and got a fine piece of Timothy down. I cut till 7-30. Perkins was over and put a little pump in the well at the stable. It is now 9-45 and we are going to bed.</p> <p>Saturday July 8th A lovely day but getting pretty hot in the evening. Hubert came over to breakfast and helped in the hay. We finished cocking up all we had cut about 3:30. We then got the hay fork rigged up in the horse stables. Hubert treat horses about</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>5 O'Clock. Bill went home after tea.</p> <p>Sunday 9th Very hot all day. Hattie and I did not go out at all. Toby &amp; Dick went to Sunday School &amp; church. We wrote to {Wese?} in the afternoon and was interrupted about 5 O’Clock by Allan, Ade and Ernie coming over. They stayed to tea - and did not go home until 10 P.M.</p> <p>Monday July 10th Persistent wind all day, but pretty hot. Bill did not get back until after dinner. Toby and I worked about the horse Stable. all forenoon and went out after a load after dinner when we came in. We found Bill, Hubert and Quint up in the {mow?} filing the pulleys. We got in 4 loads. The fork works fine. It’s now 9:45. I am going to bed.</p> <p>Tuesday 11th Hubert came over to breakfast. After breakfast Bill &amp; I went to the field and got a big load of hay while Hubert and Toby mowed the last load away. Bill and I haul in a second load which finished all we had cut. Bill then went out with the mower and I drove Hubert home and got some things up town. Hubert came.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>out again about 3 P.M. We raked up what we had cut before dinner and I cut with Joe &amp; Ginger. They had every thing cocked up that was raked by 4 O'Clock so I took my team off and Bill put his on the mower and cut till 6.30 I went out then and cut till dark. We are going to bed now Hattie churned and did a thousand and one things about the house.</p> <p>Wednesday 12 Worked in the hay all day. Hubert was over. We took one load to the Martins in the evening. Coll and Phoebe were over in the evening. Not nearly so hot to day. Bill &amp; Toby went to Normandale in evening.</p> <p>Thursday 13. Hubert was over to breakfast this morning. we hauled 4 loads to the Martins and put two in the horse stables. There are only 3 loads out, Young Person commenced cutting my wheat. Lovely day</p> <p>Friday. Hubert was out to breakfast we got an early start at the hay but it began to rain &amp; stopped us with about a load and half to haul in. Bill and Hubert went down town after dinner Person finished cutting the wheat in field East of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the house. Saturday we went back after breakfast and cut Alsike, finished {? pen too light} had some dinner then went out and helped Toby {too light to read?} wheat. Person nearly finished cutting the field West of the hiuse it rained quite a shower at night Toby &amp; Dick went for a {?} Toby sick.</p> <p>Sunday July 16th Went to Sunday School and Hattie and I drove down to Church The whole bunch of us went to Hendersons for dinner then we walked down with {? cut off} stayed there for a little while then Hattie and I came home. Toby sick stayed home &amp; went to church in evening.</p> <p>{this sentence is too light to read} and it poured rain in {next two lines too light to read}took the big team to {next two lines too light to read} not get home until nearly 2 P.M. Jack McCoy was here waiting for me to coome to lance a horse's throat. This afternoon I cut thistles picked some raspberries then Toby went down town &amp; got a couple of sacks of oats.</p> <p>Tuesdat 18th Toby &amp; I were alone at the grind to day. Bill did not get back. We shocked up all the wheat in the field west of the house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>turned out what hay we {?} and hoed Mangles. Hattie went down town in afternoon Dick read, most of the day. Jim &amp; Mrs Waddle came in the evening Just as we were getting the cows in. They stayed until 9 O'Clock so it delayed us a good deal. It is now {? too light to read} -30 time to go to bed, it has been a beautiful day</p> <p>Wednesday 19th We were all up early. Dick went down to get Hubert to come over to help us as Bill did not get back. Hubert was over in time for breakfast. We got the rest of the hay in and 3 loads of wheat. Dick helped us all the morning and went to the picnic this after noon and did not get {? too light} till after 3 O'Clock. A big thunder storm came up while we were at {? too light} till nearly 8 O'Clock. Dick got home before dark and Toby waited until it stopped raining. It looks like a big storm coming up now.</p> <p>Thursday July 20th It rained a heavy Shower last night but has been fine all day. Bill came back early. This morning it was too wet to haul in anything so Bill ploughed all day. Toby and I took down the fence around the old garden. After dinner we put off the load of wheat that</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>was on the {Chaffers?} and shocked up the {rest of the?} field west of the barn finished about 4 O'Clock went to Vyse and {got?} his roller and rolled all that Bill ploughed today. It has been a beautiful day. Harriet picked a lot of raspberries.</p> <p>Friday July 21st Was up &amp; out at 4 O'Clock this morning to rake Alsike. got back to breakfast at 8, Bill, Toby &amp; went back and bunched it up then {we?} took a load of wheat in before dinner . In the afternoon we finished hauling the wheat from the field East of the orchard got 6 big loads out of that field. We got one load out of the other field. It threatened rain in the afternoon but is clear and cool to night.</p> <p>Saturdat July 22nd It has been a lovely day quite cool. We pitched off a load of wheat first thing after breakfast then rigged the fork in by the barn and began barley in the Alsike. Hubert was over in the afternoon, we got in 5 big loads.</p> <p>Sunday July 23rd We all went down to Church in evening morning. Toby Hattie and I came home to dinner. Dick came home about 4 O'Clock it has looked rainy all day. Bill came back in evening. it was Just beginning to sprinkle</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday July 24th A terrible Cold wind storm got up about Mid night, and quite a rain with it. I woke up 3 times in the night to shut door &amp; windows. Bill ploughed in the forenoon. Dick &amp; I went down town got oats, {chards?} and went West to the mill and got chicken feed when we got back we fixed the orchard fence and put rings in the pigs {noses?} and fixed the fence around the {?} chard, and let the {Ly's?} {acct?} it blew a gale all day. In the afternoon Hubert was over and we hauled wheat July 26 Toby's birthday</p> <p>July 25th, finished hauling wheat {to?} Alsike and cleared up where the horse stable was</p> <p>July 26th Emery McPherson came this morning and I worked with him all day at the Stable. Bill ploughed Toby helped him.</p> <p>Thursday 27th Dick &amp; I went down town this morning and got cement and other things. Emery worked at the Stable, did not get back from town until nearly noon. After dinner we began the cement foundation. Bill finished ploughing about 4 O'Clock then helped us.</p> <p>Friday 28th I took Emerys horse first thing after breakfast then went to the mill for flour. Then I had to go up to Hane Thompsons, the rest of the day. Emery, Bill and I worked at the stables. It was pretty warm all day After tea I drove Hattie and Dick</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>down town. Hattie wanted to go to choir practice</p> <p>Saturday 29th Bill ad I worked at the cement wall of the Stable until noon. Bill went home after dinner. In the after-noon Toby and I took the mower to the back corner field and Toby mowed the thistles &amp; weeds. Then we brought the mower up and I went bacl for the rake. Toby went for a swim. Dick was down town and Hattie had her hands full as usual.</p> <p>Sunday 30th This has been a very warm day. Toby and Dick went to Sunday School and Hattie and I drove down later to church. We had a very nice service and Sermon a Mr Diamond preached Miss Hunt sang a Solo. there was a very good congregation. We all had dinner at Huberts. Hattie, Toby and I came home immediately after dinner and stayed home the rest of the day. Dick stayed down town and is not home yet.</p> <p>Monday July 31st Up at 5 O'Clock. Emery and Bill were both here a little after 7 O'Clock and the painters were too. First thing after breakfast I went to Hane Thompsons then I had to go to town for more cement and glass. did not get back until noon. Bill and Emery worked at the stable, I helped them in the after-noon. Hattie washed in the morning and got a lot of her ironing done in the evening. Mrs Geo Dixon &amp; Vera came over for a little while. It is now 9 O'Clock and we are all going to bed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday Aug 1st. Very hot all day. Bill, Emery and I worked at the Stable we finished the wall. C.W. Smith painted at the house. His new man did not come. Toby chored around.</p> <p>Wednesday 2nd. Bill and I went down town first thing after breakfast and got 3 loads of brick bats before dinner. in afternoon I helped Emery and Toby went with Bill for more bats, hot all day.</p> <p>Thursday. We all worked at the stable. Smith finished painting yesterday. Hattie was down town to tea at the Hobbs. Toby and I drove down after her in the evening. Dick was down town too. The band played. very hot.</p> <p>Friday Aug 4th. We all worked at the stable in the forenoon. After dinner Toby and Bill went after more brick bats They day brough{t} 3 loads this after noon, Bill left us to-night. Emery went home but hopes to get back again on Monday. his Mother and and sister were here this after noon and made Hattie quite a visit. It has been a hot day again.</p> <p>Saturday Aug 5th. I went down town right after breakfast and brought Greenbury over to {trim?} Davies’ feet. I drove him back and had Joe &amp; Ginger shod. In afternoon I went to town for some oats. Toby went for a swim after tea Hattie and I drove down town to meet Roy. The train did not get in until after 10 O'Clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday Aug 6th. I was up at 5.30 and did all the chores. We all went to church and all of us boysbut Roy had dinner at Huberts. Then Hattie and I came home and I did the chores and was having a bath when Toby came home. Dick stayed down town to ten. We all went to bed about 10 O’Clock and the Roy came in shortly and Hattie got up to get him Something to eat.</p> <p>Monday Aug 7th. I helped Hubert thresh. Toby looked after the farm took Roys valise down town with Joe. Hattie washed &amp; Ironed. We are all going to bed now at 9 O'Clock.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug 8th. Emery came while we were at breakfast I helped him {?} it was very warm. In the evening Toby, Dick and I drove out to Persons to see if he was coming to cut the oats tomorrow he said he was it is a lovely night cool and bright.</p> <p>Wednesday Aug 9th Pretty warm all day. Persons came this morning and cut the oats. They ? were lying down pretty badly and were horrible to shock up we did not get them quite all up. Emery worked at the stable.</p> <p>Thursday Aug 10. Worked with Emery at Stable all forenoon and most of the after noon. Dick and I went back about</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>4 O'Clock and shocked up the rest of the oats. {Clare?} walked over in the morning and stayed all day. Hattie and I drove home with her in the evening. it was band concert night and both the boys were down. Dick rode his bicycle, Tobe walked down and came home with us. It has been very hot all day.</p> <p>Friday August 11th The men worked at the stable and got the alley way laid. Toby disced in the after noon. It rained quite a shower early this morning and was much cooler all day. Hattie went calling at the {cut off?} in the after noon.</p> <p>Saturday August 12th I rolled up some of the beet ground but had to stop at about 11 and grease the waggon and get the rack on the {?} to go haul oats. Emery worked at the stable with the boys. Hattie went down town and had tea at the Lawrers.</p> <p>Sunday 13. We all went to church in the forenoon. Toby &amp; Dick were at Huberts for dinner &amp; tea Hattie and I came home. Saw Chard. on our way back and Lucy came out and invited us in to tea. Jane and Hubert drove over in the after noon and did not leave until 5 O'Clock so I had barely time to do the Chores and get down to {Wards?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>We got home about 10-30 and found both boys in bed.</p> <p>Monday Aug 14th We hauled in the oats today {Vyse?} over and helped us. We hauled them in in 6 loads but some were not very large. It was pretty hot all day. Emery went home to be gone until Thursday morning.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug 15th It rained a very heavy shower this morning. The boys and I cleaned out the old barn. In after noon we went down town and got the plank for the stable floor.</p> <p>Wednesday Aug 16th Showers more or less all day, we got a roll of {two?} rolls of {fence posts?} from Mr Fleming and worked at the line fence between Colmen and us and hauled a lot of the old rail up for {threating?} wood. Edith Lawrie and {?} Kains were over and as it rained so hard this evening they have to stay all night.</p> <p>Thursday. Emery did not get back today. We cleaned up about the place a little, fixed fence and hauled a load of rail to the house</p> <p>Friday 18th Emery came this morning and we put in the rest of the floor in the Stable. Felix Perkins came over and put more pipes in the well. there was over 40 feet of water in it. It rained quite a shower in the morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 19th Mrs J James &amp; her three children were here last night. They all went over to {Boughner?} picnic to day Hattie went down for a little while. Emery and Toby did not go down at all {?} came they working at the horse stable and I disked in the wheat ground. Dick was down town all day, they all went down town for a little while in the evening. lovely cool day.</p> <p>Sunday Aug 20th None of us but the boys went to church this morning. It was a lovely day again. We had a big lot here for dinner, all the McPhersons were here Dick stayed down town</p> <p>Monday Aug 21st Emery and Toby worked at the Stable. I disked at the wheat ground. Fine and warm all day. Hattie washed.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug 22nd Emery {repaired?} the cow stable then I had to go to help Vyse thresh. Emery ploughed. Tobe cleaned up the barn in morning and helped Vyse after dinner.</p> <p>Wednesday 23rd Emery ploughed. I helped Blakie thresh. fine &amp; cool.</p> <p>Thursday Aug 24th Emery ploughed in forenoon. I went to Alfred Ryerse's to help thresh. We finished at 11-30 had dinner &amp; the out-fit came down here</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>it sprinkled rain a great part of the afternoon but it managed to prevent us threshing. Hattie, Vyse, Mr Fleming, Toy Y. Blakie A Ryerse, {?} Banister, Woodson were here, we got all finished in the barn and {?} {?} cow shed. There are 255 bush wheat quite a heap of Blue Grass seed After tea I had a hot bath we were all ready for bed. Hannah Fleming came and helped Hattie and they got on splendidly. Tobe was about done out, with the dust.</p> <p>Friday Aug 25th Emery , Dick &amp; I went down town after breakfast we had a lot of things to get we did not get home until noon. We found Clare here to help me at back. Emery made the {?} I {disked?} down the raked ground that Emery had ploughed. Allan and Kathleen Millman were here to tea and I brought Lila {?} with me this morning. Cloudy all day did not rain, Toby helped Ace Williams haul the wheat to the mill. We are all going to bed early. My little wild canary died to day.</p> <p>Aug 26th We put the blue Grass seed in one of the barns this morning took the rack off the waggon and put it up for Toby to paint. Then Dick &amp; I went over to Blakie and got 9 sacks &amp; 8 bush</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>of oats. it was nearly {?} O'Clock when we got home. In the afternoon I ploughed {?} Joe &amp; I threashed {?} It has been very warm all day.</p> <p>Sunday Aug 27th The boys went down to church &amp; Sunday School. Hattie and I stayed home. I was tinkering about forenoom and when we were at dinner Walk Wells came and he stayed till after 4 O'Clock Then shortly after he left Mrs {Hooker?} and a couple of the girls came and stayed until 6 O'Clock. Dick went down town after tea to stay with Allen to be ready to go to Toronto in the morning.</p> <p>Monday Aug. 28th {quite a bit of the first half of this text is too light to read} {??} but it began to rain {??} before it {?} the rest of the day {???} we got it {?} their {?} it was very {?}</p> <p>Tuesday Aug 28th I ploughed all day Emery gave some fine {?} {?} to the stables. Tobe painted the hay rack. Toby and Emery did some odd Jobs. It was very cool this morning. Lila is here, has been for a couple of days. Emery went home tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sep 11th I have been very remiss in my writing {?} try {?} to be {?} busy working on the {?} all the time except {?} {?} went to the Exhibition {?} the hour worked both {teams?} on the land across from the creek and finished preparing it for the drill today. We have had some cool weather and a little rain since I last wrote but it has been pretty {?} to day.</p> <p>Sept 12th First thing after breakfast Toby and I went to Blakie after his faning mill and and we also got 8 sack of oats 16 bushels. When we got home we found Vyse here, he and Toby cleaned up the seed wheat field {?} the summer fallow it was a cool and {?}day today {?} Joe down and had raked this afternoon with Blakie Russetts? Russels? came {?} it is very cold tonight.</p> <p>Sept 13th It was very cold last night and there was not a fly to bother the horses until 11 O'Clock. I worked till noon on the wheat ground this side of the gulch. The new drill came and after dinner Vyse took it over to the back field and Toby and I took the wheat over in the waggon. I drilled all the after noon and sowed about 6 acres. Toby cut corn all his spare time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday Sep 14th I finished sowing the back field it took me till 1 O'Clock. After I had my dinner Bob Blakie came and helped me in the cross furrow. Then I worked at the long furrows as long as I could see and got them nearly all done. It got very black about 5-30 and rained a little after tea it rained quite a hard shower. Toby cut some more corn. Hattie, and Arthur &amp; Mrs Lawrie came back about 5 OClock for a few minutes, but it looked so much like rain they did not stay.</p> <p>Friday Sep 14th It was 6 O'Clock before we got up this morning {?} of a big rain last night {?} (it was damp and drizzling most of the forenoo. Toby &amp; I had a {next 7 lines are illegible either from overexposure of film or too light a pen} till noon. After dinner we packed up the rest of the seed wheat then Hattie and I drove down town {?} got {?} out then walked over to the Horticultural Exhibition. it was good but small. Dick came home with me and Hattie went to the Lawries for tea when we got home poor old Toby was doing the chores and not feeling a bit well. he has Just gone to bed the others are not home yet. I cleaned two chickens after dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September 16th Saturday. We did not get much done on the far, today. Toby did not feel Just first rate so I told him to keep quiet. I went back and cleaned out one ditch it was pretty wet I came up about 11 O'Clock and got the chores done we had dinner sharp on time and after dinner Hattie and I went down to the church to Mr Skey's funeral after the church service Hubert and I drove up to the cemetery We got home about 5 O'Clock Just as I was doing the Chores John Highland came in and tried very hard to buy the Blue Grass feed he is coming again on Monday {D.V.?}</p> <p>Sunday Sep 17th Toby was feeling better so Hattie and I went to St Williams we did not get home till 7-30, found every thing all right</p> <p>Monday 18th I worked on the Wheat ground in the forenoon. Highland came over with Hubert and I sold the Blue Grass seed to him for $75.00. After dinner Toby and I sacked it up and took it down town. It was nearly 5 O'Clock when we got back. Mrs. John Shand and her daughter were here. I went down to Flemings and got the roller. We all wemt down to hear W.A. Charlton in the evening except Hattie. We came home about 10 O'Clock. it was very warm all day. Yesterday was a hot day too.</p> <p>Tuesday Sep 19th We had both of our teams on the Wheat land. This morning, Frank Vyse came over with his team too and we were prepared for a good days</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>work but it began to rain and we had very heavy rain which put a stopper on preparing land for wheat for a few days. Toby and I cut some wood and picked a lot of tomatoes. After dinner I went back and fixed the fence between Watson and us the cleaned out ditches in the back field. Toby cut the lawn and chored about the stables. Dick got a lot of hickory nuts after school. Hattie was preserving fruit and tomatoes all day.</p> <p>Wednesday Sep 20. I cleaned out all the rest of the ditches in the back field this forenoon. After dinner I worked on the Wheat field. Toby cut corn all day Hubert and Bill were over this morning. It has been a lovely day Dick went back to the chestnut tree but the nuts were no good.</p> <p>Thursday Sep 21 Election day. I worked all the forenoon on the wheat ground. Toby cut corn. Hattie and I and Toby went down town in the after noon. I went to vote and Hattie wanted to get the books out of the church which they have commenced to scaffold preparatory to decorating. It was wet all the afternoon. When we got home I went back and fixed up the fence where Watson's cattle broke through. After tea the boys went down town to hear the election returns and Welsh came after me to go and get a piece of a mop handle and apple out of a cow's throat. They had tried to poke the apple down with the mop handle and broke it off. I got it out and got home about 11-30.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday Thursday Sep 22nd Lovely day. Toby cut corn all day. We were going to work both teams, but the ground in the west side of the field was too wet. So I worked Joe &amp; Ginger all forenoon and {Ly?} team in the after noon. Dick came home greatly excited. The government was defeated.</p> <p>Saturday Sept 23d Toby and I worked both teams on the wheat ground, disking till noon. After dinner Blakie came over and helped me run the cross ditches. Toby cut corn.</p> <p>Sunday 24th I did not get to church at all Just as I was going to get ready Lewis came for me to go to a choaking cow. When I came home Jino Bannister was here with a mare for me {?} {next few lines illegible, words only} Just got {the right time?} to drive Hattie down the road and Toby got {?} but we {overtook?} {?} Toby got wheat seed and we took him down. I drove down after them again Tobe stayed down to dinner at Huberts. Dick was home all day. After dinner he and I went over to Mr Donald after his ditcher when we got back we found Henderson and McLean and their wives here. Dick went to church in the Evening.</p> <p>Monday Sep 25th I had to keep Dick home from School today to help me. We ran the ditches and sowed the field up by 4 O'Clock. then I ran the cross ditches again, after the drill. Toby harrowed all day it looked very like rain but it stayed off.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 26. The day started early Tobe drove me to the train station for me to get the train for Toronto to go and meet {Frank?} got there about 3 {? rest of line illegible} office, had lunch {? rest of line illegible} he telephoned {? rest of line illegible} she came down around {?} 30 and we went to Mr {Martins?} met Frank, (he {?} wth Nellie Taylor. {? rest of line illegible} train for Hamilton {?} when it was time for it to stop. Roy and Laur{ene?} left Roy and I to go a little before. Frank &amp; I got home about 9 O'Clock. Toby, Dick, Quint &amp; Lila were at the station. Toby had Joe in the old barm and {?} to the farm in a few minutes. Hattie had tea ready for us.</p> <p>Wednesday 27th {? most of this is illegible -- either overexposed or pen too light, odd words are legible} {?} old {rest of line illegible} it {rest of line illegible} after noon {?} or pretty {rest of line illegible} day. did not do a lot &amp; {?} up</p> <p>Thursday 28th {rest of line illegible} but one {rest of line illegible} and cleaned {?} he did the {drill?} and cut corn. Dick was at School so Frank and{?} him self. It is cold tonight and but not windy.</p> <p>Friday 29th Was raining hard when I got up this morning. It Cleared off after breakfast and I went over to help Cruise thrash. It rained two or three showers again after dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>but we finished {?} hat around 5 O'Clock. When I got home I found that Bill had been here and he and Toby had cut corn until the rain stopped them.</p> <p>Saturday 30th Fair but every thing pretty wet, we did not get up very early. Then Just sitting down to breakfast when Len Corbett came with a horse and buggy to see if Dick would go with him after chestnuts, so he took Frank and Dick and they did not get home till after dark. Toby and I finished cutting the corn for which I am very thankful. In the afternoon I drove down town and got the little stove. Hattie got home {?} and Toby went with me. We got home at 5 O'Clock did up the chores had tea then Toby and I walked down to meet Roy. The train was late as usual and by {?} we got over here and Roy had his din. It was getting very late. I put the little stove up and put a little fire in it and it was very comfortable.</p> <p>Sunday Oct 1st Poured rain the greater part of the day. None of the boys went to church but I drove Hattie and Roy down and went after them. Hubert Ada and Roy Quint came over about 4 O'Clock but did not stay long. The boys all went to church tonight. Roy went to the Woodson's to tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The boys all came home right after church but Roy hadn't come in at 10-45 so I hitched up Joe and went after him it is a dark, muddy night. I met him Just this side of the Woodsons, after we got in he had his supper and it was nearly 1 O'Clock before we went to bed.</p> <p>Monday Oct 1st. Up early and drove Roy to the station Every thing was very wet I opened up some ditches to run some water off, then Toby Frank, and I went over to Blakies and got 10 sacks of oats and the fanning Mill After dinner I drove Hattie down to Mrs Martins funeral then I came home and got Frank and took him down to see Mr Smith, he is going to School tomorrow. D. V. and is going {to?} Mr. Smiths room. It felt so cold when I got home that I carried in all the plants but now at 9.30 it does not seem so cold. The boys have Just finished taking their bath.</p> <p>Tuesday Oct 3. After breakfast Tobe and I cleared out the old corn crib and the yard. We are going to plough {for?} garden. In the afternoon Harrie, Toby &amp; I went up to the cemetary and took {sack?} and some {fine lot dressing?} up, on our way home. We stopped at Mrs Battersbys &amp; got the ferns. It was raining quite a shower when we got home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday Oct 4th Toby and I were cleaning up {?} There was a very high wind and it poured rain again last night. It was blowing a gale tonight.</p> <p>Wednesday Oct 11 - I have not written for a week but Toby has kept a record we have done some clearing up. got the wheat cleaned and the garden ploughed last week. It has been very wet. We had a terrible old rain last friday it poured all the afternoon. We all went to church on Sunday. On Monday I and Toby got the cross ditches pretty well run out to the corn field and began ploughing. I have been ploughing yesterday &amp; to-day. Yesterday Toby helped {?} for Alice. packed and {?} to the alotment today he picked some our Spies.</p> <p>Monday Oct 16th I am very remis lately, but I have been ploughing all my spare time, but my days have been broken into a good deal we have had to get the corn in that was husked We have 47 bush in the crib Bob Miller sent our heifer today and {Holdue?} was here picking apples he packed 8 bbls of Canada reds &amp; {Seek?} no farther. I got a good day at the ploughing. None of us got to church yesterday. The choir were all over Saturday night and stayed until midnight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday O ct 17th It began raining about {?} went and got what corn was husked up as it was raining pretty hard when we came in it poured rain all day long we fixed {?} the pig pen.</p> <p>Wednesday Oct 18th It has been a lovely day but every thing was very wet. I ploughed all the after noon.</p> <p>Thursday Oct 19th The boys all out to the Simcoe Fair they drove Joe as far as Frank Bowlby's and put her in there and walked to Simcoe they got home at 6 O'Clock. I ploughed all day. Hattie went down for the Mail. Bob Miller sent the heifer over on Monday.</p> <p>Friday Oct 20th I ploughed all day. Tobe picked apples (&amp; pears?} and Dick was {?} miserable {to go to School?} Frank went alone. Mrs. Mary and the two Harding girls and Mrs {Buckhall?} were here over to see Hattie in the afternoon.</p> <p>Saturday 21st I went down to Frank Vyse after breakfast and got some sacks to take some wheat to the mill up here I got back we went to the corn field and got in two loads before sinner. after dinner we bagged up the wheat then Toby and I went back and got another load of corn it has been a dark gloomy day. Dick was not able to do much but is feeling a little better.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday Oct 22nd {?} Hattie and I went to church. Dick was miserable all day and did not go out. we got caught in a shower coming home and it rained a great part of the afternoon.</p> <p>Monday Oct 23rd Went over to Blaikies and sacked up 10 more sacks of oats then Toby &amp; I hitched up and went after them. It has been a miserable day, a few showers and a high wind. In the afternoon we took a load of wheat to the mill and then hauled up a load of old {rail?}.</p> <p>Tuesday Oct 24th This has been a fine day bright &amp; cool I ploughed all day Toby worked about the house &amp; stable. We are all going down to meet {Vyse?} now. Frank's toe was so sore he could not go to school.</p> <p>Wednesday Oct 25th Auntie and Win got here safely last night. Their train was very late and it was 10-45 when we got home. We were up in fairly good time this morning. I ploughed all the forenoon and until 3-30 this afternoon. Then Toby and I hauled in a load of corn.</p> <p>Thursday Oct 26. This has been a lovely day. I ploughed all day. Vyse hauled in his buckwheat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the after noon. It is a {?} day. Auntie. and Win. {?} over this morning and had dinner with us the {?} glad to have his {?} {magazine?} We hope to have Girls here {?} next week. The boys {had?} went down to Huberts. Toby and Frank stayed down there all night.</p> <p>Nov 1st We have been having pretty disagreeable weather and I have not done much this week. I finished ploughing the corner field on Friday and on Saturday I had to help Fleming thrash. Roy came up Saturday night. The train was very late. We walked home and did not get to bed until 1-30 A.M. We all went down to church and Aunt &amp; Roy came out to dinner and I drove them to the cemetery in the Afternoon and left her at Huberts. Tobe {Roy?} came back with me and he and Tobe went to church in the evening it was a bright day but windy. Monday was a lovely day and we got the Buckwheat in but it took us until after dark. Tuesday was a miserable day. Bill Donald came over and helped us haul a couple of loads of rails To day was beautiful in the morning but cloudy in the after noon. Tobe and I went down town before dinner and to the Cruise' sale in the after noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>We came home about 4-30 and I went down town to get Wese she is here now and helping Frank with his lessons. It has been raining again tonight.</p> <p>November 2nd A high wind got up tonight and it turned very cold. Toby and I did a lot of cleaning up it snowed several little flurrys. We did not get much of a visit with Auntie. {Nese?} and Sam Law came tonight to say they would be here to thrash tomorrow, so we wont get much visiting done for a day or so.</p> <p>Friday Nov 3rd Thrasged Buckwheat. it did not turn out very well we had 70 bushels. We started thrashing Alsike in the evening.</p> <p>Saturday Nov 4th Finished thrashing Alsike we had 4 bush before noon and got the separator set and the oats commenced and finished them early in the afternoon. We had 120 bush of light oats, but we had fine weather. Sam left the clover mill in the barn and the engine in the yard</p> <p>Sunday Nov 5th We all went to church walked down. They had the reopening of the church; there was not a very large congregation. Wese and the boys stayed down town. Hattie and I came home. Messrs {Fenley?} &amp; Plumly came over in the afternoon, but only stayed a few minutes. Dick came home to tea and we went down to church in the evening but Geo</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{part of top line is cut off} {?} caught me and got me up to go up and kill his old mare, so I did not hear the service of induction. Quintin Young preached both morning and evening.</p> <p>Monday Nov 6th It has rained nearly all day and we did not get much done. I paid Vyse for the drill. It is very mild tonight, but windy</p> <p>Tuesday Nov 7th A horrible day, high wind and cold. They did not get away with their thrashing out fit and Sam, Allan and their boy were around all day. Toby and I got very little done, it rained several Showers.</p> <p>Wednesday Nov 8th Toby and I got the rack off the wagon and { the beginning of each line on this side of the page has been cut off} {was?} on after the thrashers left. Then we went back and rolled a load of mangels right after dinner we went down town. I paid Hodge my {town?} tax and the High School {?} on the farm. We got home about 3-15 and hauled in the mangels. It has been a pretty fine day.</p> <p>Nov 9th A fine day. I commenced ploughing in the North West corn field. Toby was back with me nearly all the forenoon and ploughed quite a lot. We went down town in the afternoon to see auxiliary. We {visited?}Auntie Wesa came back with her. It looks like rain tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov 10th Friday A beautiful day, but rained heavily last night and early this morning Tobe &amp; I worked about the place in the forenoon and in the afternoon I ploughed. Hattie went down to the McPhersons before dinner. Wese went down before tea to stay with the children while Hubert &amp; Maude went to the Hardings.</p> <p>Nov 11th Saturday. This has been another beautiful day very mild cloudy. This afternoon, the three boys and I went to town this morning and got the few potatoes that were at Bob Laws. I ploughed in the afternoon and Tobe helped Frank make cider. It looks like rain tonight.</p> <p>Sunday Nov 12th This has been a horrible day. The worst of the Season. It was raining this morning. The boys did not go to Sunday School. Dick and Frank went down to church. Hattie, Tobe and I got ready but it was so very wet and muddy that we backed out. I began to get colder as the day went on and before noon it began to freeze and the rain turned to snow. I got the calves in out of the orchard and put the cows in. Tobe went down town after dinner and all the boys were back to tea. It is cold bright with a high wind from the West.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday Nov 13th This has been a very cold day for this time of year. The thunder storm we had on Saturday night has not brought mild {?} yet. Tobe went down home right after breakfast and got Hubert to come over and help us move the stove in out of the woodshed, and we moved the little heater into the hall.</p> <p>Tuesday Nov 14th It was not quite so cold today. Bill came over while we were milking after breakfast we fixed the shed and got it nearly ready for the chickens and the pen ready for the calves and got the machinery in the barn. I went down about 5 O'Clock and got wire and tar paper Dick went with me. It snowed hard on our way home but it is milder. Bill went down to stay at Huberts to start early for a fox hunt.</p> <p>Wednesday Nov 15th Pretty cold all day. Toby and I finished up the place for the chickens under the shed and did the usual chores. I went down in the after noon and got Wese and Lila after tea Lila Dick and I carried our 61 chickens and put them in their new quarters.</p> <p>Thursday Nov 16th Still cold with the ground covered with snow. Bill came back before we were up. We worked in the cold all day, drew up some rails and fenced the barn board. I went to the mill for flour in the evening. Bill cut some wood. Wese and Hattie went down town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday Nov 17th Another horrible day, cold and raw, we hauled in three loads of cornstalks This morning at noon it began to rain and poured all the afternoon Bill went down town right after dinner and we did not do much but chores this after noon.</p> <p>Saturday Nov 18th A nasty wind all day we fixed the hen coop a little, moved the calves and fixed up things. There is a howling wind blowing tonight and it is colder. We shut the pigs up.</p> <p>Sunday Nov 19th We all went to church this morning. Auntie and the boys went early to Sunday School. They all went to Huberts to dinner but I came home. Hattie got here about 3 O'Clock and Frank and Toby about 4-30 Dick did not get home until after tea. Wese stayed down town. It thawed a little to day when the sun shone but for the most part it has been cloudy &amp; cold, very dark tonight &amp; quite windy.</p> <p>Monday Nov 20th Snowed nearly all day not very cold but wintry enough. I took Mrs Bannisters {?} home, then went down to see if Frank Vyse had the saw sharpened but he was not at home they had sent for him to go to the hospital as Mickey was worse. Toby &amp; I did some more fixing up around the buildings.</p> <p>Tuesday Nov 21st Cold &amp; bright all day. Hattie washed in the forenoon and went down town in P.M. The boys brought the word back that Mickey was dead &amp; Al Faulkner was run over &amp; had his rib broken</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tobe &amp; I were home all day and busy.</p> <p>Wednesday Nov 22nd Milder today but frozen up pretty hard this morning. I saw Ben Walker ploughing this after noon when Tobe &amp; I were setting up the fallen corn stalks we got in a few rails &amp; cut some wood and had of course the usual chores.</p> <p>Thursday. Toby &amp; I ploughed all the forenoon. it began to rain about noon and it poured rain all the afternoon and is raining at bed time.</p> <p>Friday Nov 24th I ploughed all day The ground was covered with Snow this morning but the ground was not frozen and it ploughed very well but it began turning cold toward evening and is freezing hard now 9-30.</p> <p>Wednesday Nov 29th I have not written in this for some days. I did not plough on Saturday as it was frozen pretty hard. Louise came down with Frank Bowlby and was to have gone back with him but when she had waited up until 11-45 she went to bed and Frank came at 12 O'Clock but said Annie would come for Louise on Sunday. Vyse came over after me to go and see one of his mares that had torn her foot. We all went to church on Sunday. Auntie and the boys went down to Sunday School. Hattie, Louise and I walked down later. it was a lovely day. After Church I fixed Cal Leavey's horse's mouth</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and after dinner I went over to Franks again. We were all home to dinner. Monday was a lovely day I ploughed all day. Toby went for his sheep and got 4 nice lambs Tuesday I was up early hoping to get in a good day with the plough, but it began to rain before daylight, and poured all the forenoon. After dinner Bill Donald came after me, and I was over there most of the afternoon, then went down town. I churned for over an hour in the evening. I drove the boys to school and went on out to see how Sadie Macphersons was.</p> <p>Wednesday Nov 29th I did not get any ploughing done. I opened up some of the ditches n the corner field - has been pretty cold and is freezing hard.</p> <p>Thursday Nov 30th It was frozen too hard to plough to day. Hubert back with the train but could do nothing. We did odd chores beside the regular ones. Wese &amp; Hattie went to bible class in the afternoon and Hattie stayed down to tea at the Macphersons and went to practice I called for her in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December 1st A Lovely day but frozen too hard to plough Toby and I straightened up all the corn stalks that were left in the field in the after noon we went down and got the rain from Vyse in the wheelbarrow. I fixed the cow stable door</p> <p>December 2nd Not very cold today but still frozen pretty hard Gus Stringer came with Kirkwood for the rest of his hay, and Kirkwood looked at the boys sheep and trimmed the wool out of their eyes. I put a window in the hen pen and cleaned the pig pen.</p> <p>Sunday 3rd A very cold day we all went to church. Wese stayed down town, the rest of us all came home and stayed home the rest of the day.</p> <p>Monday 4th Not so cold today I went down town took the drake down to Hubert, payed the township taxes and Bagley &amp; Miller, got some stovepipe and came home and put up the box stove in the dining room after dinner and fixed up the cow stable a little.</p> <p>Tuesday Lovely day. Tobe &amp; I hauled up a couple of loads of rails before dinner and got in a loaf of corn stalks after dinner We finished getting in the corn stalks</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday Dec 10th This has been a perfect day warm and beautiful but muddy We all went to church this morning we {?} home to dinner. I had to stop in at Vyeses and trim the skin off his mare's foot where she cut the {?} I ploughed all day yesterday and Friday. Thursday I had Joe &amp; Ginger shod at Butters.</p> <p>Monday Dec 11th This has been a wet day. I got a good forenoon in at ploughing but I got soaking wet. It poured all the afternoon. Wese came over in all the rain to tell Hattie that there was another little boy at the McPhersons. I was busy all the afternoon choring about It is not raining now at 9 O'Clock but is very mild.</p> <p>Tuesday Dec 12th This has been another very mild day with occasional showers. I ploughed all day until 4 P.M. when I finished the back field. Hattie walked down town this morning to see the new baby. Toby did all the chores. It is sprinkling rain tonight.</p> <p>Saturday Dec 16th We have had mild weather all week it only froze one night this week. I drove</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wese to Vittoria on Wednesday Toby went with us we got home to dinner and in the afternoon I cleaned up the ditch in the back field The mud is fright every where. Dick and I went after Auntie today. It poured rain all the forenoon and the roads were pretty bad in spots.</p> <p>1912</p> <p>Jan 1st Election day. We all had dinner at Huberts Wese and I went up and voted for Vyse and for the School by-law, and our votes counted in both cases. Dick and I came home about 4-30 amd did up all chores. The others did not come home until after tea</p> <p>Tuesday Jan 2nd There was good skating on the creek and the three boys went forenoon &amp; afternoon to enjoy it, I was home all day and did up all the chores. Hattie went down town in the morning then came over with Dick in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday Jan 3rd This was Auntie birthday. We went down to Hubert's this evening. It was {? illegible too light} night the {? illegible too light} I think we {? illegible too light} so far but {? illegible too light} and it has {? illegible too light} beautifully bright {? illegible too light} went down to town after {afternoon?} as the morning chores were done and voted for Tebbetts, Miller &amp; {Burch?} for school trustees. I then went up and got a rooster for Mrs Miller. Tobe {?} his {?} home to day. Hattie washed this morning Very cold tonight but looks a little stormy.</p> <p>Thursday 4th Pretty rough day but not too cold. Toby and I worked at the chicken house as much as we could, but getting wood and doing chores takes a lot of time. Wese came over after dinner in the evening. Hattie, Dick and I went down to the First Eaton Concert. It was very cold with a strong NW wind. Toby and Frank stayed at home, Toby with a lame knee. Frank with a bad cold.</p> <p>Friday, 5 Very cold to day the coldest day yet, I went down at 4 O'Clock to get the cutter. Dick came home with me they had no school on account of shortness of gas. It is not so cold tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday. Still very cold. I went down town in the morning and got Emery Mac. to sharpen the saw. In the afternoon I drove Wese and Dick down Wese walked back in the evening.</p> <p>Sunday Jan 7th The cold snap still continues. I drove Wese &amp; Dick down to Sunday School. Tobe &amp; Frank did not go. Hattie walked down to church. I had every thing to do at home. In the evening about 5 O'Clock Dick {Bumby?} drove Louise down We stayed to tea. Jack &amp; Mrs Martin were here for a long time in the afternoon.</p> <p>Monday Jan 8th Another cold day. I walked down town before dinner to see how {Maun?} was he was laid up yesterday with a lame back but was better to day. It began to storm about noon and kept it up till evening driving and storming snow storm from {?} South. Frank did not go to school and Tobys knee is still pretty lame.</p> <p>Tuesday Jan 9th It turned very much colder last night and has been a very cold day with a high West wind. The snow is drifted badly. Dick went to school alone it was very cold and a high West wind. I went down</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>home after dinner Wese has a bad cold. Toby has been in the house all day and does not feel very well with {his knee?}</p> <p>Sunday Jan 14th I have not written since Tuesday but every day has been pretty much the same very cold yesterday morning it was 20 degrees below zero by the official thermometer and I was so miserable with a cold that I did not get up until about 11 O'Clock. Hattie got up and lighted the fire and Toby &amp; Frank got up and did all the chores. It has not been quite so cold today but cold enough. Toby drove Hattie down to church and drove down again after her but she stayed at the MacPhersons and they came over to dinner. I drove her down in the evening and brought Hattie home. John Busby McBride came for me when we were at dinner to go &amp; see a sick Horse. I did not get back until 4 O'Clock.</p> <p>monday Jan 15th This has been another cold blustery day. First thing after breakfast I went out to Blaikies to see if I could borrow his sleigh to go down for a load of coal. Toby and I brought home the coal and got it unloaded it is turning bitterly cold again tonight, but we wont have to sit up in such a cold house tomorrow morning for the range will have a fire if all is well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The coroner's {?} is noticeable in the affidavit. It is pitable to be the scavengers wasted to a mere spectre the {bivodiac?} of the battalions was highly {?} Cauliflower is palatable. The plaintiff charged his competitors with conspiracy the Government favors a feasible scheme of artifically drainage</p> <p>74 X 48 = 59.2 + 29.6 = $35.52 18 16 20 20 = 74 bush</p> <p>{Picture of a triangle with A-C hypoteneuse}</p> <p>Emery home</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July 26th</td> <td>1 day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 27th</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 28th</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 31st</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aug 1st</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 2nd</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 3</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 4th</td> <td>1 day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 8th</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 9th</td> <td>" 1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 10th</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 11th</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 12th</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 14th</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 18</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 19</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 21</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 22</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 23</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 24</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 25</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 26</td> <td>1 "</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br />Hay 72.00<br /><br />B. 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Title A name given to the resource Courtland Olds Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Courtland Olds Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867 - 1894 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Courtland Olds Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Courtland Olds Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867 - 1894 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Courtland Olds Diary Transcript, 1880 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Courtland Olds Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1880 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Transcribed by Harry Bemister Barrett Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1880 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bc21d6d1bb48edc222b26eada0055bfb.pdf 977660ff3a1a894b77de80b8147784b0 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Adelbert "Deb" Watson Johnson Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Adelbert Watson Johnson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Private donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890-1900 Language A language of the resource English Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Adelbert "Deb" Watson Johnson Transcription, 1890-1900 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. July 18, 1890 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Adelbert "Deb" Watson Johnson Diary Transcription, 1890-1900 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Adelbert "Deb" Watson Johnson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Private donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890-1900 Language A language of the resource English Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription Date Created Date of creation of the resource. July 18, 1890 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1afdfc4a26fb81df3ed7ce11b54036b5.pdf 4e126a8f4cd2bc3d16672c8ed025377c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Jan. 1, 1898 Wea. === This is the first day of another year, how thankful we should be for the many blessings we have received during the past year I shall strive to do my duty looking for strength from above, I was very busy today I baked and scrubbed, === Ther. Sunday 2 Wea. === The first Sabbath of the year found me at Church, where I love to be, for there we hear the good news, and gather new strength for the duties of the week George and S.A and Elmer and George Jr and I went It was a cold day Mr Nixon preached. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2feafb73a6156bb7cf83bbaf22278af5.pdf 6b6b07d08b79c3f52e5255fbf990b631 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Jan. 3, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and made our breakfast. I got the boys off to School. They have their new teacher today D. Marshall, I was busy today doing the house work, and I was also busy doing some patch work of flannel goods. Mother is not very well. === Ther. Tuesday 4 Wea. === Again I rose and got breakfast ready, The boys are off to school. I went to Brampton to get the boys boots mended, I went with W. and Mrs. Limebeer we were late in getting home as we had to wait for the boots. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57e04a09706dd3c681acb029427c526d.pdf 1ab456d21a2aa2e34fbe977db41feb83 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Jan. 5, 1898 Wea. === Another day has come so I must be up and doing as we must not be idle. After I got the boys off to school and the work done I cut out a pair of pants for Lancie for school. I got a little {sowed or sawed} at them but not much as I was late in getting at them. === Ther. Thursday 6 Wea. === I rose this morning and made a fire and then got breakfast; I then attended to the works of the house and then went to my sewing In the afternoon W. Cole and his daughter Aggie came so I did not get any sewing done. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/49b5801892b75c8bfce968959867ef7c.pdf 79a3e112abbefc475be81e460fb135ca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Jan. 7, 1898 Wea. === I got up this morning and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast, I got the boys ready for school, and then I attended to the housework, and then went to my sewing to finish Lancie's pants, the days are so short there is not {much?} time for sewing. === Ther. Saturday 8 Wea. === I got up and made a fire and then attended to the bread, for I have bread and buns to bake this forenoon, and in the afternoon I swept and dusted and scrubbed which kept me quite busy. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e5a1ac2ec154b23d28a58f56ef597a2c.pdf 58b604eeaaf3793abce68749c6fb22e1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Jan. 9, 1898 Wea. === This is again the Sabbath day, and a beautiful day it is, Cousin James Reid came over to Georges last night, so he went with us to Church this forenoon, There was 6 of us went to Church, Gea and S.A. & the boys and Jas Reid and I. Mr Nixon preached. === Ther. Monday 10 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire, then the boys went to school, I did the house work, and put the clothes to soak in the forenoon, and in the afternoon George and I went to Mrs. Armstrong's funeral, there was a large crowd. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d65b6316270b1ccfce7c65f15ba35b58.pdf 1595b2ca0def9e7adbe2f4620aec06f2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Jan. 11, 1898 Wea. === I rose early and made the fire and put on the wash water. I got the washing out before dinner, and in the afternoon, I was pasting up some paper in the back room, and other duties, I had to bring in the clothes as it started to rain, The boys went to school. {Dinner was the main meal of the day.} === Ther. Wednesday 12 Wea. === I rose and made the fire we had breakfast, I ironed the clothes in the forenoon. It is raining today, We did not go to Mrs {Handeser's?} funeral, There is no school this afternoon on account of funeral, I was cleaning up the back room after dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fbb79f5da6fa661b1a0fbca7b7e9b4d0.pdf 55599c2a2b7963cfb41d1343de2fdd50 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Jan. 13, 1898 Wea. === There was quite a storm of thunder & lightning last night but it froze quite hard in the night, The boys are away to school today as usual, I was busy mending clothes and stockings today, George and W. Limebeer killed a pig this afternoon. === Ther. Fri 14. Wea. === This is another fine day the sleighing is done for the present, I attended to the house work in forenoon. And after dinner I went down to see Aunt Abbie who has got her foot sprained, I found Mrs {Gran/Gaby?} there, and Mrs McLean and family. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9865a552459449fd142dcc9189eef782.pdf 7b212b23e6953b98c3fbce5f264c1026 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Jan. 15, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire. and mixed the bread I baked the bread & buns in the forenoon, and got apples ready for pies, and after dinner I baked cakes and pies and swept and dusted and cut the boys hair and made them black bow ties apiece. We have got a little more snow === Thers. Sun. 16, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made a fire we then had breakfast George S.A the boys and I, went to church, Mr Nixon was there, but we had a {Kneox?} College student by the name of Oswell preached his text was. Matt xxv & 40. I called at Mr. Grahams on the way home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4e99a401377fc4632bea25defdd92a22.pdf 8b028b060f1c4f3c015af5907dcb6c7e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Jan. 17, 1898 Wea. === We rose this morning, and after breakfast I got the boys off to school, I did the house work and then mended the boys shirts and lengthened the sleeves of them, I was kept quite busy all day. we are having a mild winter so far, with very little snow. === Ther. Tuesday 18 Wea. === I bounced out of bed in a hurry thinking I had slept too long, and found it was 7 O. clock, the boys are off to school, I swept upstairs and cleaned out the stove, I lifted off the pipes and polished the sotve in forenoon, and did some patch work in afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/abc02f4af8b302bb9c7e68344ddfeaff.pdf 039e8ce4a6c21de205da2128add969d5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Jan 19, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made a fire we then had our breakfast how beatiful every tree and shrub looks today, they have a heavy coat of hoarfrost on them, how worderful they look, nothing could be more beatiful, I scrubbed in the forenoon, and in afternoon I was knitting. === Ther. Tursday 20 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast. The boys went to school , it is a very wet rainy day, I attended to the house work in forenoon and in the afternoon I started to make a west for W. Limebeer. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f17d6310b353a8f96d86fc5f53c12ba3.pdf b0b0d51c9f41060fb95c4b08f10bac95 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Jan. 21, 1898 Wea. === The rain has cleared off and it has frozen some some which makes it more pleasant, after I got the work done I went to the sewing to finish W. Limebeer west. I got it done all except the buttons I have not got them yet so could not finish (I set {bread}) === Ther. Saturday 22. Wea === I rose this morning and after lighting the fire I attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns, and swepts and dusted my room in the forenoon, and after dinner I finished sweeping and dustring, and finished vest. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e5dcfa3f3784ce8551c760fd078ea1c9.pdf 3b6e9d199eff4df7ae53232054401c49 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Jan. 23, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and found it had rained and snowed in the night we had breakfast but did not get to Church I dont know why they did not go, The day seems long when we do not get to Church, It has been a fine day. === Ther. Monday 24 Wea. === I got up and lit the lamp and foud it was 7 O' clock so I had to hurry up, to have the boys ready for school in time, I was sewing boots all day and oiling them, so I was quite a cobbler. George is mending his bob sleighs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aa8b53ad0b5725cc160e917396ae5b16.pdf 7df2d6a7d81a976da9351b3b11c831b1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tue. Jan. 25, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and made a fire, I then called the boys, and we had breakfast. I do not feel very well today, Mr. & Mrs. Nixon called for a little while in forenoon, I went with them over to Georges. They are visiting on this {one?} this week. === Ther. Wednesday 26 Wea. === I again rose and made the fire. we then had breakfast. the boys are off to school, I do not feel near well. so I am not doing much work today. I cut out some patches for patch work. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50959d8ce41226838eff872bb18bbe92.pdf 3702b9c3524b8c8b0150c11e0fabf863 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Jan. 27, 1898 Wea. === I feel lazy this morning but then I must attend to the work, as it would not do to leave it without being done, the boys are away to school. I am busy at my hard work I am piecing a flannel quilt, feeling much better today. === Ther. Friday 28 Wea. === Again I rise to resume my work, we had breakfast the boys then went to school. I am working at my quilt, I have got 2 large blocks done It looks very well although made of many colors https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/24957b236dd8f6e48d31e21015da8a95.pdf 368c8ad76b857bae6a0e1797fc7e260d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Jan. 29, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and made a fire. I then attended to the bread, I baked bread and pies and cakes and swept and dusted I was kep quite busy I did not scrub as I had rather much work on hand and I feel weak after my sick spell. === Ther. Sunday 30 Wea. === This is a very cold day Tempreature 22 degrees below zero. George, S.A and I went to church It was too cold for the boys to go, Mr Nixon preached, his text was Jon VIII and 22 We saw Ollie Nicholl at Church. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e7bb8633c3802d0fabe1060079241ab0.pdf 68f60dd0cc0b7e2317cc3b5bbf8a6c7e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Jan. 31, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, we then had breakfast The boys are off to school I am busy at my patch work. Ollie Nicholl and Francis Mc {Clure?} came to see us in the afternoon and stayed for tea, and then went to Georges for the rest of the evening {until? {illegible word in interline}} Robert came and took them. === Ther. Tuesday, Feb 1 Wea. === This is a terrible stormy day there is a regular hurricane, the boys did not get to school, I cut out a coat for Lancie for school, and fitted it on The storm kept up all day, it has been wild. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/00471c486fd2701d17156da29eb491af.pdf 2e3f724a57698249d6c17a9b3780ce54 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Feb. 2, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and found the weather calmer The boys went to school across the fields on the crust, the side roads are pretty badly drifted. I am busy sewing at Lancies coat. I did not get along very fast at it as I had the lining to cut out and fit. === Ther. Thursday 3 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, we then had breakfast, I prepared the boys for school, I did the housework in forenoon and sewed some in afternoon at Lancies coat, It is still pretty cold https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c1473900ef30f77f3fc4ab5bf0d44c27.pdf 3610ab019912d4deb41a76f91a41d4e5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Feb. 4, 1898 Wea. === It is milder today, as there is quite a change in the weather, I finished Lancies coat today, and attended to the other work, The boys are away to school. This has been the coldest week we have had this winter. All in good health. === Ther. Saturday 5 Wea. === After I had made a fire I attended to the bread I baked bread and buns in forenoon and after dinner George and I went to Brampton to see Uncle David. we were pretty late in getting home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/96cd82d012ca72675bb0ce38a4bbb1ad.pdf 1d3744ed9fef9a9d39d87425fab7bf28 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Feb. 6, 1898 Wea. === This is a beautiful Sabbah day. W. Limebeer, the boys and I went to church Mr Nixon preached his text was in First Timothy V and 22. (It was a grand sermon) W. Cole and Minnie and Emma came to see us in afternoon, All is well. === Ther. Monday 7 Wea. === I rose and made a fire after I had polished the stove, we had breakfast. The boys are off to school. I scrubbed the floor, as I had not time on Saturday. Jas Scott and wife were here for a little while in afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/abe0389028848fbd7bf6094263ca5e17.pdf a69c53db76cd108a9cfb4cb2deab36c2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Feb. 8, 1898 Wea. === I got up and put on the fire and after breakfast I attended to the house work, and about XI O'clock Jas Scott came and took me to Mr Grahams as the is a bee sawing wood they cut quite a bit, but did not get near through. Willie Mundell brought me home === Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea. === I got breakfast after I had made the fire I cut out a woolen shirt for W. Limebeer I sewed at it in afternoon. U. R. Henderson came down after dinner to get me to cut his hair. (rain this morning) & Ana Cooney called https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ee21cc08ac8734e9a8d0718f6b695db1.pdf cd867baafeb373256096cb6099152505 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Feb. 10, 1898 Wea. === It is still soft today, very foggy all day, much like rain, I finished W. Limebeers shirt in forenoon, and did some washing in afternoon. The boys went to school. There was heavy rain in the evening after dark. The snow is going fast. George & S.A went to Mono {Road?}. === Ther. Friday 11 Wea. === There is still a heavy fogg this morning, but no rain, George. S.A. & I went down to Church as there is preparatory service there today. Mr Farquharson preached his text as in Hosea XI and 8, Lillie McLean called for a few minutes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c9fdc29afdf363883a7d4557dc13139a.pdf 07209a6d90efc9ff6495ec607bc63173 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Feb. 12, 1898 Wea. === The weather is fine but our sleighing is almost gone, W. Limebeer is away for a visit, he went last night, so George is alone. I was busy mending today which kept me busy most of the time, It is still soft today the creeks are overflowing their banks. === Ther. Sunday 13 Wea. === This is communion Sabbath. George, S.A & I went down in the buggie. Mr Gilroy {Gilray?} preached a fine sermon his text was in St John 1 and 14. Mr Nixon was there too. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8845d8441012322e2b822476b938881d.pdf 7bb9bb7a19713d286b715c9f1a0ac333 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Feb. 14, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, this is a mild day after breakfast, the boys went to school, I was busy fixing a coat for George to wear to school. George, S. A, the boys & I went to a lecture at Mt Pleasant, Mr Gilroy gave the lecture, it was good, Vina McCulloch came here tonight. === Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea. === We enjoyed the lecture tonight, the subject was a trip to Rome and the sights there, it was the best I ever listened to, Vina came while we were away she had been in Chiltenham for a few days she came down on Friday. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb8ebc488c1917b94bd74c672181de51.pdf 41d62875a5f47b0b37d50ea2f1ade795 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Feb. 16, 1898 Wea. === Again I rose and made the fire, the boys went to school. I was learning Vina some lace patterns in knitting, it is snowing some, the weather is not very cold, it is quite soft this is a very good winter for turning as the snow is not deep when we have the snow, there is not much {at present?}. === Ther. Thursday 17 Wea. === Oh Dear, I made a bad blot here, and I don't like to see it. I am busy at the house work and doing some sewing. I did a little at Georges coat finishing it up the boys are at School all is well as usual https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/feb48720a3d9b4bace976813b1099452.pdf ec4ec8c86070a2bf76b2fb4b23d56dba Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Feb. 18, 1898 Wea. === Another day has come I rose and made the fire The boys are away to School, it is colder just now, Vina and I went to Roberts in the afternoon it is cold but very good walking. Aunt was busy patching a quilt Robt is drawing ice === Ther. Saturday 19 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire. we then had breakfast. I did some baking in forenoon and after dinner George S.A. Vina and I went to Brampton. we went to see Uncle David. he is keeping just the same, Robert was here from Luther when we came home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1cdfa8091ce0c448e5ddb9ead02296a0.pdf ea1e9d77da9053ec5e0b0208a16bd849 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Feb. 20, 1898 Wea. === This is the Sabbath day. Mr {Fowlie?} is to preach today, but we did not get to church today as it is very stormy. The Luther friends are all with Robert says, I did not feel very well today, Vina and I went in to Georges in the evening for a little while. === Ther. Monday 21 Wea. === This is a very stormy day snowing all day the snow is getting pretty deep, I attended to the house work, and learned Vina some more lace patterns. Robert went home, George had quite a race to catch the train. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c62bc060c6c0cc21e3b21174dae2a691.pdf 73151ef2f993e085583f9a958475fe8a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Feb. 22, 1898 Wea. === It is still snowing yet the boys went to school but they got a ride with Mrs Mundell, the men are busy opening the side road there is plenty snow now as it is pretty deep, but it is better than the mud this time of the year and we are glad to see the snow. === Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea. === It is not storming today. I rose and made the fire and attended to the house work, in the forenoon, and in the afternoon Vina and I went to Hendersons but, Mrs Henderson and Phemia were away so we were disappointed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/11b0b61ddc22bedc1a04b5f46a0e1e7d.pdf 08a1bb1fb7055f4e613b4f927d584741 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Feb. 24, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast. I attended to the house work and schrubbed in the forenoon, and after dinner Vina and I pieced a block for a quilt, as she wanted to learn to piece log cabin. === Ther. Friday 25 Wea. === Again I rose and made the fire, we had breakfast. The boys are off to school, they are to have a debate today, I attended to the house work and did some sewing, and Vina went over to Georges in the afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/45f751438d4a51c214c051f0a7e7decf.pdf 7847edb7b32e4274be46ddfcdb6a4179 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Feb. 26, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, and then we had breakfast. <s>The boys went to school</s> I made a mistake here as I thought it was Friday, and I have not written for a few day so that is how the mistake came. I baked pies and some tarts and did the other work. === Ther. Sunday 27 Wea. === This is the Sabbath day of rest. W. Limebeer, Vina McCulloch, the boys and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached from St John IV and 35. The roads are so good there is better sleighing now than we have had all winter. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bac4d9c1b1f8b4d82b05bfcf93fcbeb4.pdf 795f503dd173c08ff7e5e76af54b1697 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Feb. 28, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made a fire, we then had breakfast. I attended to the house work in forenoon and in the afternoon Georgre, S.A, Vina and I went to W. Coles. We found them at home, we did not get home till after 9 o'clock. === Ther. Tuesday, Mar 1 Wea. === Well I am really ashamed of this page, as there are to many blots, my pen seems to let the ink out too free. I took Vina down to Thos McClures, she is going to stay till tomorrow evening. It is beautiful weather. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/befa46842020e895daa3fe4a4168ff62.pdf ed1689fe2339a3ee44c4a6496d75c781 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Mar. 2, 1898 Wea. === After I had prepared the breakfast, and got the boys off to school, I put on some wash water and did a big washing, which kept me most of the day I don't know when I washed in the afternoon before. I went down to Mr Grahams to Prayer Meeting. (C. E.) Vina met me there, she came home with {me?}. === Ther. Thursday 3 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, the boys went to school. I ironed the clothes in the forenoon, after dinner Vina and I went up to visit at Mrs Hendersons. Mrs Nixon and Mrs McKechnie were there too, There is to be a presentation at Mr {Rennie?} tonight, as they are going away. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/96043cf4cc6a6d146aa7a14287f0e8c1.pdf bb6a32e01426995c3eb216cd1c56ab4b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Mar. 4, 1898 Wea. === We rose again and had breakfast the boys are off to school. I attended to the house work Lancie helped me to carry the flour up stairs before he went to school. I swept upstairs and there dusted down the walls in kitchen, and swept up the floor. We went to visit at Drinkwaters in evening. === Ther. Saturday 5 Wea. === I rose early and after the morning work I fixed my dress as it did not suit me after dinner. W. Limebeer, W. Stubbs, Vina and I went to Brampton, Vina and I went to visit J. McCulloch. We found them well, it was dusk when we reached home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d93a6c248f62949196d97a06f5e6904.pdf 5a5de6ced7f6f47b534baf31dd0b75a8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Mar. 6, 1898 Wea. === I slept rather long this morning. so had to hurry up to be ready for Church. George, Vina, the boys and I went. Mr Nixon preached his text was in Luke XIV and 18, What beautiful weather we are having. Vina and went to Georges for a while in afternoon, and to Jas Halls in the evening. Jas Mc was there too. === Ther. Monday 7 Wea. === I got up and made a fire the boys went to school, Vina prepared for going home. I did up the work in forenoon and in afternoon I drove Vina up to Cheltenham. I visited at W. McArthurs. Aunt Mary was there. I called at Andersons and at P. Fergusons. A warm beautiful day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c5acdf198ff9f133f47e526735cf1510.pdf d2de357f9b3df52e664a9689d36c638a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Mar. 8, 1898 Wea. === Another beautiful day George and S. A went to Mono Road yesterday. But S. A did not come back with George. The boys are away to school. Vina is to go home this morning on the train, I am busy washing and ironing ribbons to trim a dress cap for mother. === Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea. === This has been another fine warm day. I baked bread today and buns, and was making the shape for the cap, I did not get much sewing done today. Mother is doing some patch work, piecing stars. S. A, came home today and brough Annie G with her. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/83ec167d24202cedd69331eb3a662a0c.pdf 3bc0014d2f4313d48386fb318952f4ec Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dr Noble was here today === Ther. Thurs. Mar 10, 1898 Wea. === This is another fine day. It is so warm, the snow is going fast. George and W. Limebeer are bringing up wood for the circular saw, I have been working at Mothers dress cap, it is slow work, The boys went to school. Annie Graydon is very sick with the jaundice. === Ther. Friday 11 Wea. === I went to bed last night but was woke up about 12 o'clock, as William came down from Luther on the evening train, and it was late about 3 hours. There was a lecture at the church. W. J. stayed for that. Mr Mullin of Fergus was the lecturer. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d744523944e4c2c4a45ebb9c9644a644.pdf 7e3b52728aaa43c7f945d2e17075f275 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Mar. 12, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and there we had breakfast. W. J, cut his foot while chopping in the bush yesterday. It is a pretty bad cut, I baked pies and cakes in forenoon and scrubbed in afternoon. Saturday is always a busy day, very bad weather, it is raining tonight. === Ther. Sunday 13 Wea. === Rain this morning yet James came up last night but could not get home on account of rain, so he stayed here all night. We did not get to Church as the roads are so bad. Annie Graydon is no better. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e0c0bb2582a6d2d82784b2fd4b64aaeb.pdf 398825b72c79cd39b556725c9e82fb3f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Mar. 14, 1898 Wea. === W. J. was up first this morning and made a fire. I then rose and made the breakfast. William's foot is not as sore as we suppose{d?} it would be, he is away to the bank again today, but he can't wear a boot as the cut will be sore for a good while. I finished Mothers dress cap. === Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea. === I got up this morning and made the fire. I then got washed and attended to the bread. We then had breakfast. I baked bread and buns in forenoon and in afternoon Mrs A. B. Henderson, Phimia and I went to Jos Marshalls. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f38b0bd688572b1c8ce6ceb404d25ba8.pdf adfbc141b68398b1ead5c6f763f584ab Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Mar. 16, 1898 Wea. === W. J. was up again first he made the fire. Jas Hall is cutting straw today. W. J and W. Limebeer is there helping. {Ross?} Marshall called to ask me to help at their threshing tomorrow. I was busy washing lace and ribbons, and doing some work for Mother. A thunder storm last night. === Ther. Thursday 17 Wea. === I rose this morning after W. J. had put a fire on. The men are in the bush, R. Marshall came for me about eleven o'clock to go to help Jennie this afternoon. I did not get home till about ten o'clock. Annie has had a bad day today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/00b4615f61a0215dab6924d512eab93f.pdf 730562ef1e4926dd2a09d84e15b4bf92 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Mar. 18, 1898 Wea. === W. J. was up first and called me, as we have to go back to the threshing this morning, they threshed till noon. I did not get home till about 5 o'clock. Drs Noble & Hall were both here today to see Annie G she is very weak, she can take no nourishment. === Ther. Saturday 19 Wea. === I rose this morning and lacked the stove before I made the fire. After breakfast I did some baking in forenoon, and after dinner I swept and scrubbed. Phemia came down for a little while she had tea here. There was thunder & lightning with rain. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6a79e48d208643aaad7a53114e899a97.pdf db3bcc8972ef62a7a68cfaf28f4e68fd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Mar. 20, 1898 Wea. === The Sabbatch day. We did not go to church as Annie Graydon is very sick, and the roads are very bad. The doctor did not come to see her today, I went in to see her in forenoon and stayed quite a while with her, quite a few called to see her in afternoon. === Ther. Monday 21 Wea. === We rose to find this a dull day. I did not wash as it <s>as it</s> is a rainy day, we are having very muddy roads, they never were worse they say. I was busy fixing one of my basques {article of clothing} a little. I set bread tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2ddfcea9d9c4a2a20dad5e2bea50d93f.pdf aec98454b9de0527948c3fc3d606dafc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Mar. 22, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and made a fire and attended to the bread. I did the house-work and attended to the bread in forenoon. I did a little sewing today. I went over to Georges for a while, Annie is getting worse, The Dr has no hope of her, I went to Georges again at bed time. === Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea. === I was at Georges all night. Mrs A. B. Henderson and I sat up all night, I came home at 4 o'clock and got the breakfast. I then washed a little in forenoon and scrubbed, after dinner I went back to Georges and worked there till 10 o'clock. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f50ef0e26309c2f92bfb20b3dd5fc454.pdf a639a464aad510fca153e0ba767f8d86 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Mar. 24, 1898 === They telegraphed for the friends to come yesterday. Sam and Joe came from Grand Valley, but the rest did not get here till this morning. She is still getting worse, I feel very tired today as I did too much yesterday. Mr Nixon came to see Annie yesterday, he did not know she was so {low?}. === Ther. Friday 25 Wea. === William got up and made the fire. I then got up and got breakfast. I was busy baking today. Annie is till sinking they have no hope now of her getting better. Mr & Mrs Nixon called again today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7e82cc1e399a902315b9b9441bfc6727.pdf 54477b883840a7eef76f285da7ce3a57 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Mar. 26, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made a fire. I was busy baking in forenoon, Thomas came down from Grand Valley this morning and Sam Graydon went up on the train to Grand Valley. I scrubbed in afternoon and in evening I cut Thomas' and Georges hair. Annie very low. === Ther. Sunday 27 Wea. === The Sabbath I rose this morning and made the fire. W. Limebeer came and told me that Annie is dead. She died about 1 o'clock, the Dr came last night and stayed till after she was gone. It is raining today, Mr Haines brought the coffin down. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14f8ced24d05c8b0a98eed2b41c8deb4.pdf e9808819bc0cc0c4f03a33daadea398e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Mar. 28, 1898 Wea. === Thomas was up first this morning and made the fire. He went <s>home</s> to Brampton with William. Sam & L.A came down this morning on the train. {Gus? Jas?} Wilkinson brought them down from his place, I blacked the stove and swept up and dusted. === Ther. Tuesday 29 Wea. === I rose early this morning. {Venie?} stayed here last night, she got up and went over to Georges. Annie is to be buried this afternoon. I scrubbed this forenoon and went to funeral in afternoon with Richard Graydon, the roads were very bad, Thomas went home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ea3bf87f7ac97dc43a998d1d0da5630d.pdf a34fd7c89e9756a9a9ab6d8645eb8a3a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Mar. 30, 1898 Wea. === Sam and {Venie?} stayed here last night, they went down <s>to</s> with Lizzie G. to Wills for dinner, they came up again after dinner, and took the evening train home. They took some roses home. Jennie and Lizzie went home to Toronto too on the evening train. === Ther. Thursday 31 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire. After we had breakfast William went to help George saw and split wood. I attended to the housework. I was over to Georges in afternoon for a while Roads bad yet. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9d2979dcfbaea8569cbcdc9203d6cdf8.pdf 7037fd3365c083507dc35ed997834958 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. April 1, 1898 Wea. === William was up first this morning, I got up and attended to the bread. After breakfast William went to help George thresh peas, I have no particular work on hand at present as this has been a busy time on account of Annies sickness, and I have not been very well for a while. === Ther. Saturday 2 Wea. === I got up this morning and made a fire. After breakfast I baked pies and cakes in forenoon and washed Williams white shirt and collar. After dinner, I scrubbed floor and stoop, and ironed shirt and many other duties besides. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f0447e88459e5520fc0078dbe80e3489.pdf a0f6455ea357818658067446657d7304 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. April 3, 1898 Wea. === It is colder today we did not get to Church this morning, I don't know why. After dinner William and I went to see Mr & Mrs Graham found them pretty well, Mrs McLean and children were there too, I have not been to Church for a good while. === Ther. Monday 4 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire, and after we had breakfast. I prepared to do the washing. S. A went to {Mona?} Road today as they have gone to bring house hold stuff over here for W. Graydon. I had a big washing. William and I went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c77afa9826de40b14a387bd707fe37bb.pdf 56dd9a68cb0b644629eff1d01c865f02 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther <s>Tues</s> Sat. April 5, 1898 Wea. === {On the side of the page: "We went to the funneral"}. I got up and made the fire. I made quite a mistake there by burning two leaves instead of one and did not notice my mistake till I had written two days. I had been so busy that I did not get any writing for a few days. This is the busy day. Mrs Silverthorn was {?}. === Ther. <s>Wednesday</s> Sunday 6 Wea. === This is Easter Sunday. George, S.A., and I went to Church this morning. Mr Nixon preached from Col III and 1st also Acts 1 and 3rd. The roads are fine and the weather so beautiful. I am making plenty blots around here. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4d48fec07c5f3d2a4fabd28b7251e49.pdf ae4fcfdbfe395a10f13ca90c5e23aa18 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. April 7, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire the boys went off to school, after I had made the house tidy I went to the ironing as I have a good deal to iron. This is the last day of school for a week as it is the Easter holidays, it is beautiful weather again. === Ther. Friday 8 Wea. === I rose and made fire, I then attended to the bread, as this is bake day. I baked the bread in forenoon and after dinner I trimmed the raspberries and it was quite a hard job too. I got them all done. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a819aedd7ce25d834c9d6bae727ab933.pdf c40293c876a36b6da0359719a73ca863 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther <s>Sat.</s> Tues April 9, 1898 Wea. === We rose early this morning as William is going up to Grand Valley this morning. I drove him to the station. After I came back I went down to W. Mandells to help Mrs Mandell do some sewing. I came home in the evening. === Ther. <s>Sunday</s> Wed 10 Wea. === I rose early again this morning and after we had breakfast and the boys off to school. I went down to Mandells again. It is snowing again, quite rough today. quite a little {?}, Mr Mandell drove me home tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42697d88008fac5c5f2ea6b9a7b1adcf.pdf 4182aba6c9f91663697000126f1829fa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. April 11, 1898 Wea. === After we had our breakfast, and I had attended to the housework, the boys and I gathered up the brush and burned it and after dinner George, S.A. and I went to Brampton. I got some Dutch {?} to plant, it was near dark when we got home. Mother and I made the mission block for the quilt. === Ther. Tuesday 12 Wea. === Again I rose early and went down to Mandells to do some more sewing. I am to help Mrs Mandell make a dress for herself. I was there all day and came home at night. I got a letter from {Lorrie?} McCulloch. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e7dbd67f80f01caba21545ba41b1a201.pdf 039458e4cb6d35f566fd4221ffa5ffec Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. April 13, 1898 Wea. === Again I rose early and after breakfast I went down to Mandells again today. I was down about 7 o'clock, we got along very well with our sewing but did not get quite through. I got a ride home with W. Limebeer as he was putting in the seed at W. Graydon. === Ther Tursday 14 Wea. === After we had breakfast we took the roots out of the cellar and after dinner I dug the parsnips, and then put in some garden we planted some parsnips and lettuce and beett and radishes and a few onion. We had a busy day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/691779bf7a2162bf0d16e2ed9742eb9a.pdf 97800b259621e056f189d77a96cd2e73 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. April 15, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire. After we had breakfast, I went out to the garden. I put in quite a bit more {garden?} and turned down the grass. We sent the boys up to Hutchinsons with some rose bushes and some flower roots. === Ther. Saturday 16 Wea. === I rose and attended to the bread, as this is bake day. I baked bread & buns and scrubbed in forenoon and after dinner I baked pies and cakes. I had a very busy day. We have been looking for my sister Maggie but she did not come. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4957d6c40a11a186e12eda994bc7adf1.pdf 8ebce527588e6a2aebfdf0f9ad913e91 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. April 17, 1898 Wea. === I got up and found this a beautiful day. George, S.A. and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached his text was in John XVII & 17. It is cloudy this afternoon. James came up for a while. W. Limebeer is away on his wheel for the {first?} this season. === Ther. Monday 18 Wea. === After I had made a fire, I then prepared the breakfast. The boys went to school again after the Easter holidays. I was busy today making a sash for a hot {bedframe?}. I got it made all night it quite a job. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5258e376eb90590c8645abf941b7d385.pdf d4efa383470e63dd026bcd707e48661c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. April 19, 1898 Wea. === This is a wet rainy day and I can't work outside, So I busied my self making at at print dress for myself for every day wear. It is very dark and dull, Jennie Marshall came over to Georges in forenoon and got storm {?} with the rain. === Ther. Wednesday 20 Wea. === This is a dark dull day yet, we are having rain and snow, which makes it very disagreeable. I have been snowing again at my dress. Phemia Henderson came down for a crochet needle (a hook) but did not get one. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a32f543895a5fdf0bbf011e1c34b3a7e.pdf 6cc9ab9b3f2ae33d8abcaa790d26d5a7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. April 21, 1898 Wea. === There is no rain today but it is dull and cold. I was busy sewing in forenoon, and in afternoon I planted the sweet peas. I put in quite a lot. It is too wet to do much outside, So I must work inside for there is plenty to do, and I do not feel extra well. === Ther. Friday 22 Wea. === It is raining again today. The boys are off to school, George brought me a white peony root from Mrs Henderson but it is badly broken and I am afraid it will not grow, but I hope it may, for they are so nice. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1991b881968613db9ebc0fbdeca5e77b.pdf 6b164fd7845e1d4098e435091b8e0385 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. April 23, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and attended to the bread, which I baked in forenoon, also pumpkin pies and buns and after dinner I swept and dusted and then went outside and the boys and I made the hotbed. I saw a flock of wild geese going south which is a sign of cold. === Ther. Sunday 24 Wea. === This is a beautiful day. George, S.A, and Willie Graydon went to church, I did not go as I am not well enough to go. S.A. came in a little while in afternoon. The day seems long when I do not get to church. I always like to go. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5f6240de264821e449fda61d0299afdd.pdf 2fe37580517c5338315304477bc2ec30 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. April 25, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast, and the boys off to school, I fixed up the hot bed and planted the seeds, in the forenoon and after dinner I cut out a print dress waist and did a little sewing. George and W. Graydon went to Brampton. Arbor day at school. === Ther. Tuesday 26 Wea. === I got up and made the fire. The boys went to school, I attended to the house work, and did a little sewing, and after dinner George, S.A, Willie Graydon, and I went up to the graveyard. I felt that I was not wanted. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da7f2992708b7c2956ed170db1186c13.pdf 20813eebc4aef1e82b85f81fdefa8624 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {At the top of page: Willie Graydon went to Luther} === Ther. Wed. April 27, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast the boys went off to school. I went out to the garden and dug the rest of the ground and planted some more onions, and some beans. Mr Ceasar the horse farrier was here, {Fred?} Hutchinson came home with the boys. After tea I went down to Mr Grahams. === Ther. Thursday 28 Wea. === Again I rose a made the fire. I was busy sewing in forenoon after I did the house work. George went to {?} after dinner and S.A. went to the auxiliary meeting at Mr O'Neals. I trimmed the gooseberries, and currants and put manure around there. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3c16ad06eab4155e65d66a88fdd5bd09.pdf 96de8fe35ea96bc60ca4ffa23e8ad717 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. April 29, 1898 Wea. === After breakfast, I went outside to work, making stakes for the flower beds and planting out some Sweet Williams, and {?} (or Scarlet Lightning) and Holly Hocks and Roses. I have had a very busy day. Then I cleaned up the rubbish. W. Graydon came back from Grand Valley. === THer. Saturday 30 Wea. === I rose and cleaned the stove and made the, I baked bread, buns and pies in forenoon. Fred Hutchinson and Elmer and George went off to fish. They got a few small ones. Phemia was in a few minutes in afternoon. James came up in even. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4dc29f844e5e420d6a7bb00a0ceee79a.pdf 2948280dfee2eb06b3ddeda72ba421d3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Sun. May 1,1898 Wea. I rose and made the fire we had breakfast They did not go to Church today, I might have gone with Roberts if they had said they were not going Very light rain today cloudy and dull. James came up in evening the rain came on so he could not go home. Ther. Monday 2 Wea. James got up at 5 o 'lock, I did not up for quite a while. After the boys went to School I did a big washing and in afternoon and in afternoon I carried some {wealth?} to {Mary?} on the Lilly of the valley and did some house cleanng up stairs, and filled the {cupboard cud?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a405268d512ca9e1af7cd71cf11f35e1.pdf 66c34a849fefaa055cd24527dc0d4979 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. May 3, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast, The boys went to school. There was heavy rain last might, I was busy house cleaning upstairs, I got through at tea time, and after tea, I did the ironing it was 10 o'clock when I got through, and I was tired. W. Limebeer ploughed the potato ground. === Ther. Wednesday 4 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, after breakfast, the boys went to school, and I went at the white washing. I did Mothers bed room and mine, I was kept very busy, It has been cloudy all day, This is a busy week for me https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/25603210170bb89eca94f8a794ca41fd.pdf dc4c9b9d6537853e72453f20923b3f25 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. May 5, 1898 Wea. === It is still cloudy this morning, and quite cool. The boys are off to school. Mother and I are busy today at the house cleaning putting things to their places in forenoon, and after dinner I cleaned up the back room. I got through in good time. George broke the glass of the hot bed, and he feels pretty bad. === Ther. Friday 6 Wea. === I rose early this morning and made the fire. After we had breakfast, I went at cleaning up the kitchen. I white washed it and blacked the stove and washed the wood work and srubbed the floor. I did a hard days work I was tired. (I set bread https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7cc74bba580b85ad31ddee16d3e482c7.pdf b519b22010c2bf960da4d7e0d8f8babd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. May 7, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, and attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns and pumpkin pies in the forenoon and after dinner was {picking?} up the raspberries wheeling chip manure, and put {that?} around them. === Ther. Sunday 8 Wea. === This is a nice day, the day of rest, I got up and prepared the breakfast. George, S.A, and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached his text was in Exodus XV and 23, 24, and 25. James was here for a while, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8cc9c2dfd739a88b9ed7f50216637ddf.pdf 1186faa6cf558adaef798997f9306e92 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. May 9, 1898 Wea. === I got up early, and made a fire, and put on the wash water The boys went to school I did the washing in the forenoon and after dinner, I went outside and turned the grass among the raspberries and wheeled a lot more chip manure, the boys helped me when they came home === Ther. Tuesday 10 Wea. === After we had breakfast over and the boys off to school, I starched the clothes and ironed them and there I was busy in the back, tidying it and cleaning the glass ware, I then fixed up the Lilly of the Valley. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c5a1da7b296b9d632b9921953ff0a00e.pdf 7b41e20fdf5bcc8fbcb8df82022b3ead Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. May 11, 1898 Wea. === Just after breakfast Old Mrs Henderson came down as A. B. was going to Brampton she was with us till after dinner, It is a long time since she was here before. After we had dinner I cleaned up Johnies room which kept me busy till dark, The boys at school === Ther. Thursday 12 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, we had breakfast The boys went to school. I attended to the house work, in the forenoon. After dinner I cleaned the {?} of the cookhouse and whitewashed it and scrubbed it. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/30a087e12ae01cca1d6e0797ad4db367.pdf 336df79e95d6017f669df8f6e9ddace4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. May 13, 1898 Wea. === I made the fire and got breakfast ready, after breakfast I went again at the whitewashing, I did the stoop and the outside of the cookhouse, It is very white, Mr Ceasar came today to see how the horses leg is doing. I gave him some flower roots. === Ther. Saturday 14 Wea. === James went up home tonight. I got up and made the fire, and attended to the bread, I baked in the forenoon, Sam Graydon came after dinner, he is going to build the stone work of A. Clarks barn, his brother Willie is going up with him today as he has got a job in a store up there. We planted a few potatoes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31d9c284821c2b508e6cef4eb29fe8bc.pdf e98c813e5e174a0af35dc8c82e29a274 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. May 15, 1898 Wea. === It is cloudy this morning but there is no rain, it turned out fine George and I went to Church he drove {?} single Mr Nixon preached his text win in Mark XIII and 22, and 26 we had fine sermon on character === Ther. Monday 16 Wea. === James came down today. I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast I kept {Lancie?} home to help me plant potatoes, we were busy all day. we have to wheel the manure to put under them, we planted potatoes and corn and mellons and cucumbers we had a hard days work https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c91987ee15ceb89d2ccf3a5147a5d791.pdf e2a9b43e7836b2ee4a2d10df944c62aa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. May 17, 1898 Wea. === I kept Lancie home this forenoon again, we planted the red heart beans, and some more potatoes, he went to School after dinner, and S. A. and I went to the missionary quilting, the was a big crowd there about 35 in all, they quilted two quilts one tweed one === Ther. Wednesday 18 Wea. === I rose early and got Lancie to help me wheel some manure, we planted some more beans of the later kind. George dropped them for us before they went to School, I finished planting the potatoes and corn, I also planted some parsnip and flower seeds. and took some {warm?} {sap?} out of the trees. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4be6d86336a52c82549ca151af5a8062.pdf 50f9c51470b800d170e65a512e9970f1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. May 19, 1898 Wea. === There was heavy thunder and lightning and rain in the night, and another storm this morning, the boys are away to School I did not do any outside work today, as it to damp and wet. I was busy sewing a little. === Ther. Friday 20 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and attended to the hoes work in the forenoon and after dinner I went out to the garden and did some weeding and I transplanted some lettuce, and beets and planted a few beans. I went up to see Mrs Henderson. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d00f852c124a46ba56fd652cf8ca2ed6.pdf c5c930b819a6a2004b07b61ae232e3e2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. May 21, 1898 Wea. === When I came home from seeing Old Mrs Henderson last night, who has been very sick, I found James here he wants me to do some sewing for him next week, I baked bread and buns & pies in forenoon, after dinner I swept and scrubbed the floor and stoop, and cut Georges hair. The boys are helping the men. === Ther. Sunday 22 Wea. === This is a beautiful Sabbath day after a heavy thunder storm in the night. They did not go to Church today I don't know why, I always like to go when I am well, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d90cd2bcd98ffe6f9994ca676818de3c.pdf c8c432ab537f46ba5c6391259bb5eb5f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. May 23, 1898 Wea. === I got up this morning and made a fire and put on the wash water, we then had breakfast, I did quite a big washing I fixed the lounge putting more {strain?} in it. I washed and ironed the cover but did not get it on, as I had not time The boys were at School === Ther. Tuesday 24 Wea. === This is birthday of our Queen (Victoria) I attended to the houes work this forenoon, Lizzie Graydon came out from Toronto this morning, and went back on the evening train. Mrs J. Graham & Mrs J {Leake?} were here this afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5fda081bd324c55b4ae8acc3128f9373.pdf 599c569d7a2274a5b1acbb55f4ed004b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. May 25, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast over I went to the ironing Albert Hunter came down for me to go and stay with Mrs Henderson as Phemia had to go for medicine for her, The W. Y, M, Society met at Georges this afternoon there was quite a number there, but I did not get there === Ther. Thursday 26 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, then we had breakfast, and then I was busy all day making flower beds and transplanting flowers, I also set out {?} boxes of tomatoes I had quite a busy time there is so much to do. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/76c5f010cd8f0b5dbc44e975641d7cba.pdf 2221abfc06b90da93abce2a1ae9a8197 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. May 27, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, we then had breakfast, I set out some tomatoes in forenoon after dinner Phemia called a few minutes I did some baking and after tea I went up to Hendersons, there was choir practice there === Ther. Saturday 28 Wea. === I got up and made a fire and got the breakfast I then did a little baking and swept and dusted, after dinner the boys went to the mill with W. Limebeer, and was busy weeding and hoeing and taking worms out of the {?} and I planted some tomatoes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a9647b761659352e673efcb3349e0f6c.pdf 012af2e5a36e8d1f8bb18f710b5c324e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. May 29, 1898 Wea. === This is a beautiful day we had some rain last night. George, S. A, and I went to Church this morning. Mr Nixon preached, his text was Luke VIII and 18 the first clause, George and S.A went to Home Church in the afternoon, John Graydon came in the evening (my nephew). === Ther. Monday 30 Wea. === {On the side: Wells {?} was here} {Well?} I got up this morning and made the fire. I then got breakfast ready, the boys are away to School, G Hutchinson called for a straw hat. I was working outside in the forenoon, after dinner I was doing some mending and putting new wrist bands on the boys shirts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d3eaaff32f8f5bc09a823820141c70a6.pdf 9e335c1fd9c4ea8bfbefa059dc5060bb https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/896af5bfb5ae036b705028dd12d86648.pdf dfae8f652d5ac15f647fe253f3d33513 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thursday. June 2, 1898 Wea. === I got up early and got the boys all to School. I went to Brampton with Phemia, we went to Mr Cooneys for dinner, and had a nice time, Mrs {?} had been sick but is much better now, it was later than we intended to be Mrs Henderson is keeping better, Mother sewed another hat. === Ther. Friday 3 Wea. === This is the day of the preparatory service at the Church. George, S.A and I went. Mr McAlpin preached, his text was in I Cor X and 21, George and S.A. went to Brampton. I came home with Mr Graham I called in at Roberts, and he wanted me to whiten a hat for him, so I brought them with me. {On the side of page: I got hats done} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50d73f622408fff8d51df7f7e281772a.pdf 0cda0bbf3010430abbcc07e4daa536a3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. June 4, 1898 Wea. === I rose early and made the fire, it is very warm. after breakfast, I got the men to put the stove out, so I was very busy scrubbing and cleaning up in the forenoon, and after dinner I baked pies and cakes, Phemia came down in evening. === Ther. Sunday 5 Wea. === This is the Communium Sabbath, George S,A, & I went Mr Nixon preached. his text was in Gen XL VIII and II. William & J. {Mellor?} went to Georgetown and {Jas?} McCulloch went to Cheltenham, I was up at Hendersons in afternoon {On the side of page: James Graydon was here} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3fdaf4c9996a176b824c9d91f50c42e9.pdf 9d299a8c88989ab563800d3f0287ba3c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. June 6, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire we then had breakfast THe boys went to School The men were at the {manure?}. I was in the garden weeding in the forenoon, and in the afternoon I was doing some mending, Jas McCullochh was here helping the men === Ther. Tuesday 7 Wea. === I rose early and after we had breakfast, I attended to the house work and then I was busy outside till noon. after dinner I cut out a pair of pants for James and sewed at them but I did not get them quite finished, as I had some other work to do out side https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f64b3cbc6280097d86563d7c1a879b54.pdf 4432d42b8c33dfdbd6910617b4bd109e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. June 8, 1898 Wea. === I rose at 5 o'clock and called the boys I put on the fire, we then went outside, I was planting some mellons and some more cucumbers as they eaten off, the boys were busy hoeing, we got a good lot of work done and I was busy transplanting flowers. === Ther. Thursday 9 Wea. === I rose again early and found it raining, I attended to the bread, then had breakfast. Lancie was out hoeing some as the rain had stopped, I was hoeing in the forenoon, and after dinner, I finished James' pants, I took them down in evening, I called at {Halls?} for a while. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3174b828f1c6b426deb89a66aafc15a1.pdf 5fa716ffa910733a2d8b17def5a88f84 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. June 10, 1898 Wea. === William stops here at night so he is always up first, and away to his work. I got up and made the fire and we then had breakfast, I was busy outside transplanting flowers, and mowing grass and helping Mother fill the {leach?} to make soft soap there is plenty of work for every day === THer. Saturday 11 Wea. === I rose this morning and blacked the stove, and then made the fire, I put water in the leach and run off the lye. I scrubbed the stoop and cookhouse, we had heavy rain in the afternoon. I was fixing the boys pants and blouses, and ironed Williams white shirt. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/af08d68c42458ebfb6156f63dc1e716c.pdf fde05bcd7474c42035d1f766ba1e4d2a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. June 12, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and got breakfast William is here, the two James' were here last night giving us some music, I did not get to Church this morning, George and S.A {went?} James, A. and I went to Union Church in afternoon Mr McKay preached his text was in Joshua XXIV and 15 first {past?}. {?} Graydon was here. === Ther. Monday 13 Wea. === I rose early and put on the wash water. I washed out the white clothes before breakfast, I had a big washing as I had some to do for the {?}, in the afternoon I was weeding and transplanting and fixing the sweet peas (heavy rain https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c19ef0295635265a0baabb85c2b96bcd.pdf b09acbc5319b6833d00dc99b1e7d4259 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. June 14, 1898 Wea. === I was a little late in getting up this morning, and so had to hurry up, I was making yeast <s>soup</s> in the forenoon, and doing some cleaning in the milkhouse in afternoon, and transplanting some pansies, and helping Mother make the soap. George, S.A. and W. Limebeer went to the garden party. === Ther. Wednesday 15 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, the boys went off to School, I was working outside this forenoon, {bringing?} up the soap and it has made my hands very sore, and I was doing some cleaning up in the milkhouse, white washing and scrubbing. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/624c5af312fa64adf428a5c70276202b.pdf 98e043c7fe0eb20969e6b7d82f47f8b0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. June 16, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread. after breakfast I prepared the boys for school. I baked and ironed this forenoon. I then worked outside fixing the steps of the milkhouse, and cleaning up outside, sweeping and scrubbing, === Ther. Friday 17 Wea. === I got up and made the fire. There is School this forenoon, and a picnic to the lake in afternoon. I baked rhubarb pies and was busy outside fixing the flowers, S.A went to the picnic https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a36194c900e6cb1db4c347e03cf6d3f9.pdf ffe676bbd0804515572515631d625fda Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. June 18, 1898 Wea. === I got up and cleaned the stove, and then got breakfast. George went to School this forenoon, as he is thinking of trying the entrance for the High School, I baked cakes and pumpkin pies, Aunt Abbie came up in afternoon for a while I swept and dusted, and scrubbed cookhouse === Ther. Sunday 19 Wea. === William and James stayed here last night, I did not go to Church. Geo & S.A went {out?} did not come home till eve the two James {McS?} went to Cheltenham, W. Stubbs and wife of Melville came to Geo's but were disappointed. Jas McGill and family were here too. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4abf9730fa20805bdd48df099079cb59.pdf 7445cb7dc5fe153f31d0b4acc6636f92 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. June 20, 1898 Wea. === William is always up at 5 o'clock and away to work I was working outside transplanting {summer?} savory, and I went to Mrs Grahams helping her to make a dress, there was a little rain after dinner. I brought the waist home as we did not get it done === Ther. Tuesday 21 Wea. === I rose and made the fire after breakfast the boys went off to School I was making Mrs Grahams dress. Gracie Mandell called for it on the way house School. I set bread tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/91fa622e4e1c6ace517cbb2f5788b00b.pdf 4adb9e32a16cac10168f40bea2755969 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. June 22, 1898 Wea. === William was up at {11?} o'clock I was late in getting up as I fell asleep again after William left. I baked bread and buns, and transplanted some flowers, The masons got through after dinner a while, and then came up to pack up, Jas Hall took them to the {sta?} Roberts Thomas came down to work at {barn?} === Ther Thursday 23 Wea. === Thomas stayed here last night, I got up and made the fire the boys went off to School I attended to the housework, I do not feel very well I don't know what is the matter with me, George and S.A went to the Sunday School Convention in afternoon, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db4eb00e2ffda7922b32f3397d13c34c.pdf fa26f4c7f0a65e2067b4305311eee703 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. June 24, 1898 Wea. === Thomas stayed at George last night. I got up and put on the fire after we had breakfast the boys went off to School, I was not able to do much work as I do not feel any better, I just did the houeswork in forenoon after dinner W. Cole came and Minnie and Emma === Ther. Saturday 25 Wea. === I got up and blacked the stove and then put on the fire after breakfast I baked the pies and swept and dusted, I took a rest. after dinner as I was sick, I planted a few tomtaoes in even but there came a heavy shower of rain https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/23d40b6620537a8241add4bc7ff4282b.pdf dfe6b233162d0af80ef06d5da70fbddd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. June 26, 1898 Wea. === Roberts Thomas & James came up last night and stayed all night, it is a bright clear day. I did not go to Church as I was not well, George & S.A went Thomas & W.Limebeer went up to Cheltenham before dinner, James came up in afternoon, D. McClure and family were at Georges === Ther. Monday 27 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire, and after breakfast we got the boys ready to go up to Grand Valley to try the entrance. George and I took them to the station. We came round by Cheltenham I went into the {lounging ground?}. I was working outside after dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1ec483efaf6c772bd85cef13fed7de96.pdf 322e4d76a9344cd013da41bcce7a36b2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. June 28, 1898 Wea. === The framers came up last night with Thomas to get a shave. It seems lonely without the boys as I have to take breakfast alone, I was outside all day weeding and hoeing and mowing and fixing up the tomatoes and flowers === Ther. Wednesday 29 Wea. === I got up this morning and after breakfast which I had alone I went outside for a while in the morning. I was hoeing the cucumbers and tomatoes, then I was busy mending. I was busy mending I went over to Mr {Mellig?} for some asters {On the side of page: Aunt Abbie was up} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3e32ebd93e99573e46f78b5882f1e979.pdf bd1731b786b6efc4031eb22021cf874d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mr & Miss Graham and her {sister?} of Port Perry was here today === Ther. Thurs. June 30, 1898 Wea. === After breakfast I went to washing I did not get done till after dinner as I had a lot to wash. There was a terrible tramp came in at noon he was so raged. I felt afraid of him There was rain in afternoon. Robert and Ellen came down from Luther they have little Janie with them === Ther. Friday July 1 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast I attended to the hoes work and did a litle ironing in forenoon. George, S.A and Robert went to Brampton, Ellen went to Roberts and I finished ironing https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2ef2bde2dbbe36f4f8339611109704ab.pdf 454256f90c1fcf81b920e817999e5c53 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. July 2, 1898 Wea. === We rose early this morning as Robert & Ellen think they had better go home. I attended to the bread and then got the breakfast ready, I made a boquet for them to take home with them, it is a very warm day for driving I was busy doing my cleaning up for the Sabbath === Ther. Sunday 3 Wea. === VERY HOT {in large letters} I was late in getting up this morning. Thomas {Mc?} (my nephew) took breakfast with me. George, S.A and I went to Church it was very warm. Mr Nixon preached from the XV of Luke and verses 12 & 13. (A shower in afternoon Thomas went to Home Church https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3175b8ba173eb9083750f2780a65b62e.pdf 40e64e4f61a063a33548338934dbe62f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. July 4, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and prepared breakfast I ate alone as Mother does not rise so soon I attende to the house work and then made a skirt for Mother after tea I went down to Mr Grahrams, Mr & Mrs Nixon called there too, so I got a ride home with them === Ther. Tuesday 5 Wea. === Again I rose and attended to the house work and then made a large boquet for Mrs Graham of Port Perry I then went down to cut out a shift for Mr Graham (a white one. I stayed at Mrs Mendells to help quilt Aunt Abbie was there too we got it finished https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/23d6d0341f10fd0999a8daa64a9c0ea1.pdf 300601015783abae1176570e6544cbad Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. July 6, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made a fire, and again I had breakfast. I put Paris {?} on the Potatoes after dinner. I was busy at Mr Grahams white shirt I did not get it done, as I had some other duties to attend outside, this has been a warm day === Ther. Thursday 7 Wea. === I rose and attended to the morning duties and then I finished Mr Grahams shirt and then I washed it and Thomas' clothes too This has been a nice day. Mrs Graham of Port Perry went home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b09a34a8d5ed2564a0e91e104ce79051.pdf 36f50f3e93e6aa8a335bd494d798ab01 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. July 8, 1898 Wea. === After I had breakfast I starched the clothes and ironed them, About 3 o'clock Thomas came up from Halls, and asked me to help him pack up as they were going home. After tea I made a boquet for Mrs Jas Marshall, and took it to her, as I was {taking?} Mr Grahams shirt home. I called at Roberts ===Ther. Saturday 9 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and after breakfast I had to drive the horses on the hay fork all day I did my work while they were getting the loads. This has been a beautiful week for the hay. George has one field in very cool tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/797fecc77e282a01c7f740e041d374d5.pdf 618379cd3b0477b8b7494738677db996 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. July 10, 1898 Wea. === It is still cool this morning, George and I went alone as S.A has a sore throat, Mr Nixon is away taking his vacation so we had a strange minister today Mr Stewart he preached from the IV of Galatians and the 4 and 5 verses. James came up === Ther. Monday 11 Wea. === I rose about 4:30 this morning and prepared my breakfast, I then started about 5:30 for the berry patch, I was back about 9:30 I got 7 lbs they were very good, but it was very wet as there had been a frost, we picked the tame ones too https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d5b214191a68f4f84e61784db2440e2.pdf dd5a6192ec417e1dcd3d100ee8e9bde1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. July 12, 1898 Wea. === This is a fine day, but war, and dusty, They are all away celebrating the 12th, but I had to stay home as usual I would liked to have gone, I went to the field and cut some straw for a hat or two James went up home last night, === Ther. Wednesday 13 Wea. === I rose this morning and after breakfast Phemia came down to see if we would have any berries for sale, I then {harnessed?} {Dandy?} and went up to the station for the boys and James, they came all night, Lancie and I picked some red currants. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae0771f776f193896b06941f5deeb928.pdf e4f1abb97682a3477b2c2c19d8a31984 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. July 14, 1898 Wea. === We got up this morning and after breakfast we picked the berries and got 10 lbs, I canned them and did up the red currants and attended to the other house work, I baked bread and buns today so I had quite a busy day. I went up to Henderson last night for a while === Ther. Friday 15 Wea. === I rose again and made the fire, and we had the breakfast over Lnacie to rake hay he was at it all day, I was mending the boys clothes today They enjoyed their visit to Grand Valley very much, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9ce9e906a546cc0f14fe469606017d63.pdf 82a4f2be5ec5b5e6069fa51338febcde Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. July 16, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and prepared the fire we picked the berries before breakfast, Lancie had to be at the hay again today they got it all in except the raking, I did up the berries and a few brack currants I was busy in the evening fixing my pink waist === Ther. Sunday 17 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire and prepared breakfast They did not go to Church this morning After dinner George, S.A and I went over to Georgetown to Mrs Jas Hutchinson funeral, we then went to Robt Reids, and in evening we went to the {Endeavor?} at {Norval?}. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aad8cee05b8552f64402e7ddc86614b1.pdf 46d5b4b3dc94751502ed74c9eff54615 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. July 18, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning at 4 o'clock and after we had breakfast we went to pick berries. we got a nice lot we had 23 lbs We got home at eleven o'clock, I did them up and attended to the other work. === Ther. Tuesday 19 Wea. === Again I rose this morning at 4 o'clock and went off to the berry patch, the boys W. Limebeer and I the berries were not quite so good, I canned them up, and then fixed my pink waist https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5383d2db1be1a38f3b2a8b233a19e157.pdf da9387ba28dc2601fce3a733de29581c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. July 20, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast the boys and I went to the field, the boys picked peas while I cut straw for hats, we brought it home and trimmed it after dinner Weirs Mary came down from Cheltenham she came down on the morning train, She and I went up in eveng for valise. === Ther. Thursday 21 Wea. === I rose at 4 o'clock and mixed the bread, and then took a rest for a while longer on the lounger, then, S.A, Mary and I went to Robert Reids for berries, it was very warm, {Fraser?} came home with us to have a play, he is 10 years old https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9554efb766a831d02d6fda06eff92e09.pdf edae716001ccde56029a32c82e530820 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. July 22, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, I did a little washing, and canned up the berries I got at R. Reids, I was kept busy. and after tea The boys, & Mary and I went to Roberts, we were late in getting home James came up with us {Scribble on page} === Ther. Saturday 23 Wea. === I rose and cleaned the stove, we then had breakfast, I did some baking and swept and dusted and scrubbed the stoop and cook-house, James came up late to take Mary to R. Reids George and S.A went to Caledon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c0055b0f4ca3c462a0c42e2f098d3301.pdf d3a491e78888e8bc93083d5fe1ffb966 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. July 24, 1898 Wea. === James and Mary did not go till this morning as it was too late last night, they went to Reids and then to Norval Church. There is no preaching in our Church today. It is terrible warm today George and S.A. brought {Mitte?} Stubbs with them home for a week. === Ther. Monday 25 Wea. === I rose and made the fire. we then had breakfast. we had a little thunder storm, but very little rain, I was doing some mending, and <s>fixing</s> my pink waist, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bd31f298b71f90110d207c70d7ac6e34.pdf 583f2b7749200490f95faabb85d8dbb3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. July 26, 1898 Wea. === We got up and after breakfast, Fraser Reid the boys and I went to the berry patch, we got quite a lot, and was home before noon, After dinner S.A. {Mitte?} Stubbs and I went to Brampton Agnes Reid and 3 of the family came over with Mary and took Fraser home === Ther. Wednesday 27 Wea.=== I got up and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked pies, and did up the rest of the berries Mary went over to Georges in afternoon and in the evening she and I went to Roberts Marshalls, Jennie was away https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb09c8f86e9c1229f347ef0200d6e11f.pdf 94d168b85897787d5d7e65a72d6295d1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Thurs. Jul 28,1898 Wea. I rose and made the fire and {prebaked?} the breakfast, and attended to the house work. I baked bread and buns in the forenoon and did some sewing in afternoon. After {lunch?} we went to Ms. Grahams, there was a little shower of rain we called at Robert's. Aunt Abbie cam home from {Rochesture?} Ther. Friday 29 wea. After we had breakfast Mary and I did a little working and ironng. I also blacked the stove I did up my {mesdin?} waist, after dinner we went up to Hendersons and had a nice time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c36297d2b193c506ba53aa8510078a8e.pdf 9497bd3bf4396bb2c1c3b0190d979250 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Sat. July 30,1898 Wea After we had breakfast the boys Mary and I went to pick berries for Mrs. Graham, we got out 6 lbs, and was home early we baked pies and cakes in forenoon and sweeped and dusted in afternoon and attended to other duties. We went to Hall's in the evening/ Ther. Sunday 31 Wea. George Limebeer of Caledon and sister (Mrs. S. Sheliles) came to Georges last night There was 7 of us went to Church, Mary & I went with G Limbebeer. Ms Nixon, Preached his text was in Cal 4 and 18 Mary when to {Yhos McGlues?} and came home at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e704ed36618fe7aa1080fa97e8db801b.pdf 30e0467bd5512df818fef931efdbafdf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Mon. Aug 1, 1898 Wea. We rose this morning and found it very cloudy. I did some sewing for myself, in fore noon, and after dinner we went to Robert's and spent the afternoon. It is lookig like rain. I got my sewing done. Ther. Tuesday 2 wea. I rose and made a fire and put on the wash water, mary and I did the washing in the forenoon, and after dinner I {glazed} and trimmed a hat, mary went to visit at Hall's, to visit James was up in {weuy?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7bcbf73174ae998e2690a838e61927b8.pdf ffeed029c65a9376dc3ca39c0baca038 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Wed. Aug. 3 1898 Wea. After breakfast, there came on a feautiful shower of rain, I ironed the clothes and Then as it had cleared off I took Mary down to {Pranston?} to spend a few days, I had dnner at {Jim?} Cooneys and tea at {Juo} Mc Cullochs, I got home safe. Ther. Thursday 4 Wea. After we had breakfast the boys and I went to berry patch in forenoon, we got about 4 lbs they are almost done. After dinner I took a rest and then cleaned some straw for hats and did up the berries. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ddc547faceef333a8af7703d26f9e6d6.pdf e1cfde4c772bafc86399503336fec936 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I rose this morning and attended to the bread, after wehad breakfast, I baked pies and break and buns. And after dinner I swept and dusted scrubbed the {stoop?} and cook house, and did my saturday's work as I expect to be away from {ilegible word}. Ther. Saturday 6 Wea. I rose early this morning and went to Brampton for Mary. Mrs Limebeer and Millie Mc Culoch went with me, I was at {Jno?} Mc Cullocks for diner and tea, We called at Uncle Davids But did not see him. I left the house at - W. b. Mc Culochs https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ee00f4d85f194ffe7c70c16344482798.pdf 1072edbfe517b4f362a3b1a57340cc20 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Aug. 7, 1898 Wea. === Lizzie Graydon came out yesterday from Toronto {so?} George, S.A and Lizzie went to Church, Mary and I went to Cheltenham with Halls, George went with us, Mr Nixon preached his text was Gal V. {7 & 8?} Cloudy like rain === Ther. Monday 8 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire, and then prepared the breakfast, I attended to the house work. I had no particular work today Mary and I went to Roberts in evening James came up with us https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5ec5259d09093647df5f4423219a94eb.pdf 4e97784bf7204765daf51a9655c6d1e6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Aug. 9, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast Mary started off on foot to Cheltenham, I attended to the house work in forenoon and after dinner I went with Robert and Aunt Abbie to Mr Blackstocks funeral he is almost a hundred years old, There was not a big crowd at {?} the funeral, === Ther. Wednesday 10 Wea. === After breakfast George went up to the station for Willie Graydon, and he brough Mary down from Cheltenham Mary and I went to R. Marshalls threshing Phemia {Groat?} and a Miss Bell was there https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42dfdde76cfbcbec5f36e602f3904477.pdf 7f17db7ee964835d2a8afad1886c2c48 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Aug. 11, 1898 Wea. === Willie Graydon went home last night, the men were working at Wills today, Mary and I wrote home letters today I sent one to John Pringle, Lizzie Graydon went home this evening. Mary and I went to Halls in evening Thunder storm and rain at night {On side of page: Mrs A. B. Henderson was here} === Ther. Friday 12 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and attended to the morning duties, I baked pies and cakes in forennoon and in afternoon I cut out a pair of pants for Lancie, John McCulloch and little girl called in evening Mary went to {G.?} McClures https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1fca8dd04916d56d10a0702e7bbe3c0c.pdf cc5c92bc91ad5bbf972643db759606d1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Aug. 13, 1898 Wea. === I rose this and made the fire. I then attended to the bread, I swept and dusted and scrubbed, I sewed a little while in the evening at Lancies pants, McClures brought Mary home in the evening James came up in the gloming to see if Mary and I would go to Coles === Ther. Sunday 14 Wea. === The Sabbath of rest George and S.A took the Arnold children home, James came up and we went to Coles for dinner and then came to Union Church in afternoon Mr McKay preached his text was in Mark VIII. 23. 24. & 25 Mary and I went to Roberts in evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3138c2194800233d6e9a4390fb8ee5a9.pdf 35d27607a07c6982d2daac9f6751e38f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Aug. 15, 1898 Wea. === We rose this morning and after breakfast Mary did some washing and I wrote a letter to Maggie, and drove the horses on the hay, fork unloading some millet, After dinner George S.A. and I went to {?} Clarridges funeral, and Mary went up to Chetlenham to visit, There was a terrible {ground?}. Mr {Clever?} preached from I Peter II and 21 === Ther. Tuesday 16 Wea. === I woke this morning to find a terrible storm of wind and rain with thunder and lightning. I attended to the house work in the forenoon and after dinner George. Mrs Limebeer and I went to Brampton I was getting school books for the boys https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df6814d8f652a5fc4d54d9ee495eeebe.pdf 49a524f41182b3546efe69d847117e2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Aug. 17, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, after breakfast, the boys prepared for school I did the house work, and then went to sewing. I finished Lancies pants and we pulled part of the onions, and I braided them up, everything is to dry for the {want?} of rain === Ther. Thursday 18 Wea. === We rose this morning again, the boys are off to school. I did some sewing in forenoon and after dinner George S.A. and I went to Brampton to the funeral of Wm McGill. there was a large gathering. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/24a82e3cb18ac09ced094296271677c3.pdf 70057a2a0e1e5e3b3b5360a3076dcc23 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI AUG. 19, 1898 Wea. == I got up this morning and made the fire, and did some baking in forenoon, after dinner I cut out a pair of pants for George, and sewed some of them, Phemia came down in afternoon and stayed for tea. I went up with her for a little while, I set bread == Ther. SATURDAY 20 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, and then allen did the bread and buns in the forenoon and after dinner I swept and dusted and scrubbed, we covered some books for the boys Lillie McLean called for a little while https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a7d363f8244bad5315782c61162289aa.pdf df39d0911f22696d8602cfbd600bb5d0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. AUG. 21, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and prepared the break fast, George S.A. and I went down to Church Mr Nexon preached from Deuteronomy XXXII and 11.12 and 13. George and S.A stayed at LV. Georgedons and I walked home James Me and Earnie Martier was here in evening == Ther. MONDAY 22 Wea. == We rose and had break-fast the boys went off to school. I finished Georges pants, George and S.A went to Caledon. she is going to stay for a while. After tea the boys and I wheeled some gravel up from the road https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/884f7539aa284901f9c2cfc4f4099128.pdf 35336cb19de3bb1b69890056035e2b56 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. AUG. 23, 1898 Wea.== I woke this morning to find it cloudy and thundering some but we got no rain they boys are away to school I went out and fuelled and braided the rest of the onions Mother is not very well I peeled some sweet apples to day. started to fix my black basque over == Ther. WEDNESDAY 24 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the housework, in the fore-noon, after dinner I did a little at my dress, but can't get much time for sewing, as thire is so much to be seen to and gathered in https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/07f5a9acdd4e1a83e684cfde3a710331.pdf ff6dca42049db917a6100570790d1dd4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. AUG. 25, 1898 Wea. == After I had made the fore, I prepared breakfast the boys went off to school I attended to the house-work in the forenoon after dinner I was busy cobbling mending Georges boots, we are having cooler weather just now but very dry == Ther. FRIDAY 26 Wea. == I rose this morning and made the fire after breakfast the boys went off school. W. Limebeer and I went to Brampton we got a little rain on the way down, I called at Uncle Davids and found them well. Aunt Abbie was here when I came home, she brought the mail, I did some baking https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/34ecb110f31013810f2ec4541af3a375.pdf 2940d1c1103a7e2b9ebab22fe5690015 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. AUG. 27, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fore and attended to the bread I did the baking in the forenoon and scrubbed the cookhouse and stoop after dinner I swept and dusted inside, and attended to the duties of the house preparing for the Sabbath I was very busy all day George went to Caledon == Ther. SUNDAY 28 Wea. == I rose eary and sent Lance down to Mr Grahams to see if I could get a ride to Church, so I went down and went with them Mr Nixon preached his text was in Hebrews XI. 24 and 25 I stayed at Mr Grahams for dinner George and S.A came home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/552a04a02975a435ae050d1b53b45e5a.pdf 9e9c15c414a583d52ffdc8c186154ef4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther MON. AUG. 26, 1898 Wea.== I rose this morning and made the fire, the boys went off to school, Mother and I were busy, at the drying of fruit. we were busy peeling and putting apples __ and pears to dry we were at it all day George. S.A. and W. Limebeer went to a harvest home at Astranders == Ther. TUESDAY 30 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast after the boys went to school I went to washing. I had a large washing to do, as I had not washed for quite a while, I ironed quite a lot in evenig and so I felt tired https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1af81a6d49bfdf45a07147a279cdbbbc.pdf db7ab44b25ee514fa9e8177e8b82115e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED AUG 31, 1898 Wea. == I rose again and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast the boys went off to school, and we were busy, again at the fruit drying apples and pears which keeps us busy most of the day. I fixed a pair of shoulder braces for George, == Ther. THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 Wea. == After I had made the fire and we had eaten our breakfast, the boys went off to school, we then peel some more pears to dry and also pressured some which keeps us busy all day. Mrs A.B. Henderson and Mrs H. Wiggins called https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d2ce80b085d723a49c09ccc8c05d242c.pdf 45626000f7804281c6691ef46e7e91f2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. SEPT. 2, 1898 Wea.== We are having terrible hot sultry weather first at present it is very warm and dry The boys are away to school we were busy drying and canning fruit today again as the pears will not keep long. it is tiresome work sifting so much James called for a little while this evening == Ther. SATURDAY 3 Wea. == I rose this morning and attended to the bread I baked the bread and buns in the forenoon, and pilted some {plunalks} for pies, after dinner I baked pies and cakes and swept up the house, it has been a very hot day Henry Arnott and family came to George's tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/adb0499aad06c75f7c7e69df56ca6c74.pdf 4d550863fb584e0769a0ff3734096468 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. SEPT. 4, 1898 Wea.== The Sabbath of rest This is another warm say, we did not get to Church today, the Arnotts were here all day. Jas M called in forenoon. as he had been away for the V.S. as Robert has a sick cow, we have had some very hot day lately, == Ther. MONDAY 5 Wea. == This is a holday. Labor Day We rose this morning and as it was very much like rain the boys and I cut the Summer Savory. I then came in and prepared the breakfast, we had a nice shower of rain in forenoon, we pared and prepared some apples to dry W. Limebeer went to Toronto https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f263338b7786a5e6b3f93580a3844f18.pdf 6f5b2a4e7ef1c080a7f8e6ea0beffd6a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. SEPT. 6, 1898 Wea. == We rose this morning and Larrie went for the cows while I prepared breakfast we got some more apples ready for drying. the boys are away to School. it is raining again this forenoon commenced about 10.30 I did a little at my dress I do not get much time to sew == Ther. WEDNESDAY 7 Wea. == I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast George and S.A went to Toronto to the Exhibition we were busy at the apple again today, I just got a little while at my dress, it is cool today after the rain https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/555cfa01d4f7399aa8ee8f2eea0a55fd.pdf fc36480f0d7264bfa06e5285f44c558c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. SEPT. 8, 1898 Wea. == Again I rose and {made?} the fire. The boys are off to school I attended to the house work, and canned some plums in the fore-noon, Robert was up at noon. I got a little wool to sew, we peeled some apples to dry in evening George and S.A came home tonight == Ther. FRIDAY 9 Wea. == I rose and after we had breakfast I went to my sewing as I wanted to finish it today, but I did not get quite through I have a little to do at {night?}. I set bread tonight and we put some apples today https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/72536a3ca54beb1853ca986f75c57c9c.pdf 7f9bf6571416d3e698fbb3fe4a61412c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. SEPT 10, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and made a fire and attended to the bread, I baked pies and bread and buns in the forenoon and swept the floor, after dinner I scrubbed the stoop and cookhouse and finished my dress and did some ironing. I got a letter from Jennie Pringle James brought me a letter from {on the side of page: Mama?} == Ther. SUNDAY 11 Wea. == W.F. Limebeer and {family?} came to Georges last night I got ready and went to church with Roberts folk as I did not expect George to go but he took Limebeers buggy and went down, as I came home with him. This has been a beautiful day. mr Well the babtist minister of Brampton preached 1st Peter 2{I?}, 2 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7f33611d7ea109231399373e0fbd3106.pdf 6b58bd8ac1feefae8aa624188cddf377 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. SEPT. 12, 1898 Wea. == The boys rose early and went to dig potatoes, as they are ready to dig. I prepared the breakfast, the boys went to school, I trimmed part of the raspberries in the fore-noon, after dinner I got some clay and fixed the hanging basket, in the evening the boys and I dug some potatoes and pulled some beans. == Ther. TUESDAY 13 Wea. == The boys got up again and went {to?} the potatoes while I prepared breakfast I trimmed some more of the raspberries in the forenoon after dinner mother and I gathered in the rest of the onions, I have got a very sore eye. I got something in it working at the raspberries https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0be4b85e83c1efeeef9e6fe79f0fbf30.pdf 51349a27ca7f6e2e874e9cdf72d9a5e9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED SEPT. 14, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and found my eye much better it is not much sore alas mother and I are busy preparing the lining for a quilt, and attended to the other work, we are having beautiful weather now, the men are busy at the seeding == Ther. THURSDAY 15 Wea. == The sun came up bright this morning but about 9 o'clock it got cloudy and and the sky became terribly black, we had quite a rain, mother and I put some apples to dry and then we went at the quilt again I've got it in the frames https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14c61d288f201e08805a27a3b503d4dd.pdf 92440033bcda7959958bcac697e22515 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. <s>FRI.</s> TUES SEPT. 16, 1898 Wea == I made quite a mistake here by burning two leaves well it can't be helped now we put some apples to dry and then we went to the quilt, it is a log cabin quilt. Lancie is at home helping George to raise the potatoes, they are not so good a crop this year == Ther. SATURDAY 17 Wea.== I rose this morning and attended to the bread, I baked the bread and buns and pies in the forenoon Willie and Maggie went to Georges for dinner, George and Willie went to Krampton in the afternoon I swept and dusted and scrubbed in the afternoon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b6659fdb79ceb4acfbc6be3136a80a94.pdf 413bdc9f748eba75213df7ee7a4a022f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN SEPT. 18, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, then George S.A. Willie, Maggie, and I went to church, (Mount Pleasant) is the name of our church, we have 5 miles to go Mr Nixon preached I went down with Willie and Maggie to Roberts in evening. == Ther. Monday 19 Wea == Willie was up first he went to Georges for breakfast he then went down to Roberts. they started for home about 10 o'clock, the boys did not go to school in the forenoon George went in afternoon, Lancie was helping to raise the potatoes I went up to see Mrs Henderson https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/729b27e7a4df9c0b3bfbf1b037bc4975.pdf b50c5ef36003333eef0243ec6e7870e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI <s>TUES.</s> SEPT. 20, 1898 Wea.== I rose and made the fire and attended to the house work, we then went to quilting, and were at it all afternoon, in the evening W. Rainey and Maggie (my sister) and their two boys came. (James and Willie) they drove down this should have been written for Friday == Ther. WEDNESDAY 21 Wea. == I rose and prepared the breakfast, and then went to washing Aunt Abbie called on the way to {Hender} Mrs Henderson is sick again we put a few pears to day and did a little quilting we do not get very much done of it at a time https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/11e0e0313a8babf24377b9a0204f9e96.pdf 266452f6e3a92926341a3c30bda5ff98 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. SEPT. 22, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast, I then went up to see how Mrs Henderson is getting along she is not much better I brought the clothes down and ironed them for {Phenia} I was busy all day doing them and our own too it rained all afternoon S.A went to {Chelt} with Mrs Hall == Ther. FRIDAY 23 Wea. == Lancie went to school today as they could not work at the potatoes, i had a very busy day as i did up some pears and some plumbs and made some catsup( tomatoes) and I set bread, There is so much to be attended to this time of the year. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b20d16e3344a1b2d88d8ed2850a83c80.pdf 94f7de404390b13edb89aa178ff34067 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT SEPT. 24, 1898 Wea. == This is a cloudy day George and S.A and Well graydon went to Caledon to the funeral of {LR}.Thompson. W.{Limehec} went up last night on the train, so we had all the work to do attending to the houses and cattle and pigs besides all my Saturday work. Jas was up at night == Ther. SUNDAY 25 Wea. == George and S.A came home last night from Caledon. but we did not get down to church as the buggy is not home yet from getting repaired. but the boys and I went to Chelt with Hendersons. we did not have the regular service as it was childrens day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7cf5719abd6f46c2f2bb9ed92d8b4446.pdf e3a13dc4861cf1c019bb3bc20cc109eb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON SEPT. 26, 1898 Wea. == I rose early as the boys had some of their lessons to get but Lancie has to stay home to work at the potato Mother and I were putting some apples to dry in the fore-nooon, and we were quiltiing in the afternoon we do not get much time at it, as there is so much other work to do, we had {on the side of page:a heavy hailstorm today} == Ther. TUESDAY 27 Wea. == I rose this morning and made the fire and prepared the morning meal. I put on some pumpkins to stew and did some scrubbing Phemia called for me to go and stay with her mother in afternoon and I did so as she had to go for medicine William and Jas {Mellor} and Roberts Thomas came down today https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c3ed9455a29ab529d3bc52ff99ee98db.pdf 4ac58fea529d3c01b11ddb0c473ab437 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED. SEPT. 28, 1898 Wea.== This is our county fair day. William and g Mello went down on the train George, S.A and I went in the buggy. I did not go to the fair ground, I went and stayed with Mrs Hord, we enjoyed ourselved very well, it was late when we got home, we did not go to Brampton till after dinner. == Ther. THURSDAY 29 Wea. == The masons are off to work at gas Halls barn this morning, I did the house work and then mother and I finished the quilt and bound it, it will be warm and comfortable it is looking like rain https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d10052af6929d695d3971a647014fd06.pdf 0468c288e8a753133682b7b81cd908b4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI SEPT. 30, 1898 Wea == I rose and prepared the breakfast, the boys are off to school, George and I went down to church this morning as this preparatory service, Roht Elemings got their little baby girl baptized they call her Alley Weir, I was busy after dinner cooking up some plumbes ( Mr Tough preached == Ther. SATURDAY, OCT. 1 Wea.== I rose and attended to the bread I baked in the forenoon, after dinner I swept and scrubbed, and the boys and I did some outside work, Saturday is always a very busy day for me, William stays here at night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c504069246195ef0e021fee2faf63dca.pdf 8e9a453423229b0f8525fdee6fe37992 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mr Nixon preached from 1st John IV and 32 == Ther. SUN. OCT. 2, 1898 Wea. == Communion William came home last night with a very sore face it is all swelled up and he is pain from head to foot, George and S.A went down to communion I had to stay and get the dinner as the masons are here I went up to church with Hendersons in after-noon to cheltenham == Ther. MONDAY 3 Wea. == I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast and got the boys off to school I then went to the washing and after I had finished mother and I wound some garn and went to knitting socks for Willliam, as we want to finish them while he is down https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/44de4604b4acad5d501c5e5472c04c98.pdf b879d9c8ed6f184e14a996e1b89ae8fd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. OCT. 4, 1898 Wea. == This is a wet morning it had rained in the night the boys are off to school I was busy ironing today I had the mens white shirts to starch and iron, and the boys white shirts also so I was quite busy, I then went at the knitting again the men could not work very well today on account of the rain == Ther. WEDNESDAY 5 Wea. == The rain has cleared off and it is warm and pleasant I attended to the housework in the forenoon after dinner in the forenoon after dinner I gathered some flowers for Mrs Henderson, as there is, prayer meeting there tonight it has turned very cool and windy toward evening, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1bd091c5a8db0839ca40ec660ef2bc01.pdf 9fa31a1e0ec43142a87cdb5ea4de7d6b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. OCT. 6, 1898 Wea. == George, S.A, the boys and I went to prayer meeting Mr Nixon was there and we had such a nice meeting I enjoyed it so much, ( after breakfast I went up to Henderons to pick up some sage Mrs Henderson is keeping better, I was busy knitting in afternoon, there is no school today nor tommorow as it is teachers convention == Ther. FRIDAY 7 Wea. == We gathered the tomatoes and I was doing up some of the green ones this morning and we peeled some pears and did them up, The boys went down to see the masons at work, Ernie Martin came up to get me to cut his hair, tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bf851455b89b28ef955d40f4f708a4fe.pdf 42333dcbcd1515dad3163377737f25f9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. OCT. 8, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns and pies in forenoon, the masons came up for dinner as they are {through} at Halls, they are going home today, William is going home on the evening train, I swept and dusted in afternoon. == Ther. SUNDAY 9 Wea.== I rose this morning and made a fire, and prepared the breakfast George, S.A, and I went to Church Mr Nixon preached from Psalms VII and 15 he told us our duty very plainly George and S.A stayed at W. Graydons. I came home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/256f15684f10a07e0508250afbc18575.pdf 5f9de69b794eac708ddd54eab0309f0e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. OCT. 10 1898 Wea. == I got up and attended to the morning work the boys are off to school We were busy today mending and darning, it is dull like rain Uncle david came up this morning he had dinner at Georges and tea here, it is a good while since he was here last == Ther. TUESDAY 11 Wea. == Uncle David stayed with us last night, and had break-fast with us, he then went over to Alloa to see Mrs O'Niel it is wet this forenoon, it came on heavy about noon we moved the little stove and got the men to bring in the cooking stove, I bleached the stove and got things to {day} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/648c9c0ee9ae041287b62ee3139bc2ec.pdf 968dbd14375876cde612eeeb8e18a262 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED. OCT. 12, 1898 Wea.== I got up and made the fire and it was comfortable to have the stove in this morning the boys are off to school I scrubbed the floor and the stoop and cookhouse in the forenoon after dinner I polished the teakettle, and we put some apples today and other duties. == Thur. THURSDAY 13 Wea. == I made a fire and got the breakfast ready the boys are away to school, I attended to the house work in the fore-noon after dinner I was busy fixing a pettticoat for myself to wear, it is raining this evening, S.A came in for a while as George is away to the school house. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6429c20e3dfd9eaa1d6b5bd1408db508.pdf 846084f0968e76853a41b13b3221df95 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. OCT. 14, 1898 Wea. == They hired Mr. Marskall the school teacher again for another year, I attended to the house work in fore noon this is Erin fair day and it is very wet miserabble day it is very disagreeable, I was busy trimming a hat for myself this afternooon J Graydon stayed here tonight as it was wet he is working == Ther. SATURDAY 15 WEA. == I got up and attended to the bread, Sam went to Georges for breakfast,our old nellie cat came in this morning and she was not long in till she took sick she had got poison, and she died in a few minutes I baked pies and cleaned up the house https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1c298e20dc8b94dbb9207b4e9050ce29.pdf 09250cb2f13cd2bca21b94d452caf9fc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. OCT. 16, 1898 Wea. == It is brighter this morning George S.A. and I went down to church, I always like to fo if I am well there was not so many out today Mr Nixon preached from Judges VII and 1 James Mr Culloch came up in afternoon for a while I expected Sam and Jannie Graydon would be here == Ther. MONDAY 17 Wea. == I rose and made the fire we then had breakfast and then Mother and I put some apples to dry. We have not many apples, as we only get a few fallen ones I was busy, attending to to the duties of the house I had no particular {goob} today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5090718b7657d0ab45e36074eb7a5699.pdf 74e1cc5180f086e820c85a56e77f0d82 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. OCT. 18, 1898 Wea.== I again rose and made the fire, and got breakfast ready the boys went to school, I attended to the to the work, and then I washed and made up some tomato catsup, and picked over the grapes and made them ready for cooking they are a stove job Dr Robinson dropped dead today == Ther. WEDNESDAY 19 Wea. == I rose and attended to the morning work, making the fire and getting the break-fast, the boys went to school I cooked the grapes in the forenoon and after dinner I made a cap for George to go to school, this is Grand Valley fair day it was showering in afternoon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1421944b6c1ca3c0aa86f310f4a061bc.pdf 373691cb42720953dce84c7571725f9a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. OCT. 20, 1898 Wea. == I rose again and made the fire, we then had breakfast J Graydon stayed at Georges last night, he called when he going off to work again. he is working at W. Graydons just now, I was busy making a cap for Lancie this is his birthday he is 13 years old today I did not get Lancies cap finished == Ther. FRIDAY 21 Wea. == I rose again and after I had made the fire, and had done the other duties, I finished Lancies cap after dinner I went over to Georges to help S.A prepare for the threshing it is raining this afternoon this is our thank offering meeting day, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f237f3c996ef0966324fb03f378111e9.pdf fab965a86a30aea03b4203c72c1f4004 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. OCT. 22, 1898 Wea. == I rose and found it still raining, it is too wet to thresh so the threshers went home I baked a small batch of bread, and we put some apples to dry, we also brought in the potatoes and put them in the cellar, and put of the canned fruit. J.Graydon and men called on their way home == Ther. SUNDAY 23 Wea. == We were late in getting up this morning, as I was not feeling just as well as I should be, George went to church alone, the roads are pretty muddy, it is cool and cloudy, we are having dull rainy weather now, not very pleasant. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2e235cfc03c064996be79a77cfcf3936.pdf d8dbb91c9cda2f1c2f23502102fa5d0f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON.OCT. 24, 1898 Wea.== I rose early this morning and made a fire and prepared breakfast. I went over to Georges after breakfast to help at the threshing. It was a dull morning but turned out fine Mrs Limebeer came home from Jaronlo this morning Lancie had to stay home to help at the barn. == Ther. TUESDAY 25 Wea. == I rose and attended to the house work, and got the boys off to school I trimmed the rest of the raspberries in forenoon after dinner I went to the garden and planted some onions for spring use as we like them early https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/be4166e16f44529ba5dcc4a2d14b40c8.pdf 6cbfc63c3de1e98e7f789888af264add Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. It is raining this morning == Ther. WED. OCT. 26, 1898 Wea. == After I had made a fire and prepared the breakfast, and got the boys off to school, we went to drying apples after dinner I brought in all the flowers and got them arranged George went to mill for flour, I set bread tonight for Mr. Bulloch and E Martin == Ther. THURSDAY 27 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread the boys went off to school I baked the bread and buns in forenoon and atte-nded to the house work in forenoon, the peddler Kerr called this afternoon. I was busy mending https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/927737c7a376ff7ad4e8ef073edebe38.pdf 14cc99ad8c70c0218d0697455cfa8598 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. OCT. 28, 1989 Wea. == I rose and attended to the morning work the boys are off to school I cooked up part of the green tomatoes, and made some chili sauce, and labelled the canned fruit and put it in the cellar and baked some pies I had a very busy day == Ther. SATURDAY 29 Wea. == I rose and made the fire after we had break-fast we went to drying apples, the boys had to help to take up the roots the boys and I filled a straw tick after dinner I then swept the upstairs and aslo down and dusted I cooked the rest of the green tomatoes James was up, he brought me a {Illegible text} from mary https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a257d9d1c2e8741707d4ead91e979121.pdf 2cda3220ad6c28b842ec0af0ada80d44 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. OCT. 30, 1898 Wea. == This is the anniversary {illegible text} at Cheltenham but we did not get as it is wet and muddy Dr Mc Cray or Colleng were to preach, I always like to go to Church when I am well, Tom Slubbs called to see us in afternoon == Ther. MONDAY 31 Wea. == It is still cloudy today I prepared the breakfast and got the boys off to -work George stayed home as well as Lancie to help at the roots as they have a good many to do, I washed and scrubbed today, George and S.A went to Chelt to teameeting https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db72796f7dfec2cdaebe3a1dd0d8a4a9.pdf 1cd9d40a2b894587cd5cb9043ea3af31 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. NOV. 1 1898 Wea. == I rose and attended to the duties of the house in fore noon after dinner I ironed the clothes in afternoon, George went to school, Mrs R {Meliella?} and Mrs W. Mundell called The boys went to the social at Cheltenham with Halles, == Ther. WEDNESDAY 2 Wea.== I prepared the breakfast and got George of to school, I then went out and topped mangles and carrots in forenoon After dinner I went down to see Mrs Graham as she has been sick. I also called to see Lillie M'Lear. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cfaeb49a0645d01b110eb62dfac13b31.pdf 98fad8ed0ec716ae814d2cbe0353e13f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. NOV. 3, 1898 Wea. == I was busy baking bread in forenoon, After dinner I went out again to help with the roots. S.A and Mrs Limebeer was out too for a while it was very windy but not as cold as yesterday forenoon, they have quite a lot to do yet == Ther. FRIDAY 4 Wea. == I rose and made the fire after breakfast George went to school Lancie is still helping with the roots. I was busy inside in forenoon Willie had to go away with the team today (field as they topped the roots in I was trimming raspberries https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/75467a00c48d7608220e2319427e187b.pdf 02b7572fdd47ece70e65ded8a5f757cd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. NOV. 5, 1898 Wea. == This is a dark cloudy day with some rain, George and S.A are going to drive to Luther today and so is W. Meendell and {fas?} Mr Culloch, as James time is in at Roberts they all started at noon but there was some heavy rain, The boys went to pull some apples for Phemia. I was {on the side of page: busy with my Saturday work} == Ther. SUNDAY 6 Wea. == It is colder today I did not get to church today as I would have had to look for a ride with some of the neighbors and it is very muddy, there was quite a bit of snow plow-ing in afternoon Mr & Mrs Iansley were at Georges in afternoon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ddbcb240a4d1eae8b95603df1d41928.pdf 934221307ed998a069f2821809f65626 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. NOV. 7 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, we then had break-fast The boys both went to school, I was busy outside bringing in some apples and bedding the pigs and some other odd jobs. W. Limebeer finish the roots, as it rained too much to get them in saturday after dinner I was trimming apple trees == Ther. TUESDAY 8 Wea. == The boys and I went up to Hendersons last night to help Phemia with the apples, she was not at home , The boys are away to school. I am busy pruning trees today again The boys and I went up to Hendersons again they finished the apples https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82d722bcc2a34e452cb260f7c63c8ad7.pdf 823c55ad1cb0681f4279c59660c6a441 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED. NOV. 9, 1898 Wea. == James McCulloch ( my nephew and W. Mundell came back last night, and it is well for them for this has been a wet stormy day, snow and rain it is very disa-greeable, I was doing some mending today, and I started to fix over my dress sleeves == Ther. THURSDAY 10 Wea. == This is another stormy day, they are drawing the cheese away from the factory today, this is the last shipping for this year, it has snowed all day, after dinner I cut out a shirt for W Limebeer and it partly done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a1930920d935e08ced74608d5ef0ba52.pdf e38d2ab7191c850ab98bb8b731beb961 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. NOV. 11, 1898 Wea. == The snow is quite deep this morning we have to shovel it away from the door and open the paths there is about 4 inches on the levels, but the drifts are much deeper I finished Willies shirt today, I set bread tonight and went over and set some for Mrs Lime == Ther. SATURDAY 12 Wea. == I rose and attended to the bread, I baked pies and cakes, and the bread and buns in forenoon, after dinner I scrubbed the flour and the stoop and cook house, George and S.A got home, they are both sick with a cold https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9e8b223376a99fcef503166ebe4f18b3.pdf 65a11a6df66b4c5acc7196f3d285e6a5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. NOV. 13, 1898 Wea. == I rose and prepared the breakfast, I did not get to church as George was not able to go, and the roads are very bad, I went over to Georges in afternoon James came up and he was there too == Ther. MONDAY 14 Wea. == I rose and attended to the morning work the boys went to school I was fixing over my dress, as there is a small party at Hendersons tonight W. Limebeer and I are invited, the party is in honor of G. Henny as he is leaving the cheese factory https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5ddf5800b8fcbc0d763de4bae5c0b395.pdf c2437b70f4b0a4a66d2f33ff3ea284c1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. NOV. 15,1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire. but did not feel very well rested as it was about 3 o'clock when I got to bed, they had a very nice time at the party. we were doing some mending today in afternoon fixing the boys clothes. and drying some apples == Ther. WEDNESDAY 16 Wea. == I rose again and made the fire and prep-ared the breakfast, we were busy fixing the boys vests I put a new back in Georges and fixed Lancies up too I am kept pretty busy all the time https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/53b7e42986cf7a4302cd3d1afec02a99.pdf ad140ff280b5e46ccc38fac25c182c7d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. NOV. 17, 1898 Wea. == After making a fire and preparing the breakfast, I got the boys off to school, I then fixed my coat which needed some attendance and I trimmed my hat as it did not suit me so that kept me most of the day == Ther. FRIDAY 18 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, and then prepared the breakfast, I had no particular work to do today. I did a little knittind putting a new point in a mit and doing the others house work https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e28b4a37aee34dc4347361b441d698d0.pdf 9060ea2c9339f6a4fae0e85ece17b69f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. NOV. 19, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, and other duties, Saturday is always a busy day as there is so many things to be attended to The boys and I dug the beets. I swept and dusted and scrubbed besides many other duties == Ther. SUNDAY 20 Wea. == I rose and made a fire we then had breakfast George was not able to go to church and so I did not get I have not been down for quite a few Sabbaths. Jennie Marshall was here in the afternoon. James called in evening https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c039918c0155339eb0498b8871e989ef.pdf 77cecf207cd250818fe9348fbbdc7daf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. NOV. 21, 1898 Wea. == I got up and made the fire, and prepared breakfast, The boys are away to school, after I had tidied up the house, I was busy doing some mending, and I made a pair of shoulder braces for myself and they are just fine == Ther. TUESDAY 22 Wea. == The boys away to school today again, they attend pretty regular, I attended to the house work, and then I was busy fixing my corset and put the shoulder braces on them, it is very muddy weather, but turning colder tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6a8aef147e2be3dd20edcff86c1c7a1.pdf 623ce9897efdf8aaf0d0e6937b248175 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. The ground is frozen hard == Ther. WED. NOV. 23, 1898 Wea == I rose and attended to the fire and breakfast and the morning work I then hunted up some trimming to trim up a scuff hat, as I have nothing but my good one to wear, I got a nice little hat fixed up there is a prayermeeting at Robert McCulloch == Ther. THURSDAY 24 Wea. == This is Thanksgiving day. there is no school today. there is no preacher at our church today, but there is at the other station at Cheltenham, The boys and I went to prayermeeting last night there was not many there, Mrs nixon was there I was busy all day, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9eb2d0a36549227620802f1965f39177.pdf 86bd97fb6a6f0bc571e2f23d112b20db Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. NOV. 25, 1898 Wea. == The boys are away to school again today, I did some house cleaning yesterday when I had the boys to help me. I attended to the housework in fore-noon, after dinner I went to visit Jenie Marshall I got home early as she was going to a party == Ther. SATURDAY 26 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked the bread and buns,and pies and cakes in forenoon, after dinner I swept up but did not scrub any we have had quite a snowstorm today. Robert Mc came up to get me to draw the picture at a {cow} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b446c503793dc7ef2aca446377a46e9d.pdf 86bf88ea02f44cd92c9fffb336039e38 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. NOV. 27, 1898 Wea. == It is very cold this morning This is the day of the anniversary services at our church, but we did not get down as George is not well, I always like to go to church when I am well, It seems a long time since I was there. == Ther. MONDAY 28 Wea. == I rose this morning early as i wanted to finish the pencil drawing of the cow for Robert. I blacked the stove and scrubbed the floor in the morning. I did the drawing after dinner Robert came up in the evening he was well pleased with it. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fcc57d3bd2378327db1e840e1e6687ff.pdf 8f78fd58361fb1bab6d4060a8740d418 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. NOV. 29, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and made the fire, and sent Lancie down to Roberts with the drawing as I did not get it finished till late he got back in time for breakfast, I was busy house cleaning today but the days are so short there is not much time I put in a pain of glass == Ther. WEDNESDAY 30 Wea. == After I had the morining work down, and the boys off to school, I washed and prepared some apples to grind as George has the cider mill here, after dinner I went out to grind, but found George and S.A at it too, so I helped them and we got all done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b70228833bde0c931283a9c44f2c2bf5.pdf 045c1260a3e4c7e9034eb7ab831edf0e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS, DEC. 1, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, the boys went went to school, Mother and I prepared apples and I made apple butter with the cider, there was not much cider as we had not many apples it is very nice. == Ther. FRIDAY 2 Wea. == I rose this morning and did the house work and the went down to see Mrs Graham she is not near well, I was there for dinner, and I did some baking for her Aunt Abbie was there too I came up with her, and called there for some mail. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9168be4a6573b0622ebe0e3fd7b286d3.pdf c4b68da15e8dc02b16b8f7442ce17e1f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. DEC. 3, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made a fire and then prepared the breakfast, and attended to the house work, I was busy, attended to the Saturday work scrubbing and baking Saturday is always a busy day preparing for the rest of the Sabbath. == Ther. SUNDAY 4 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast. S.A and I went to chuch, it is a long time since I was there, Mr Mc Alpin preached as Mr Nixon was laid up with a sore back his text was Rev 21 &4 snow storm in afternoon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98da4acb9f42b2a24e0b771ac64aac04.pdf 5f03bb90faf381261d3dc61a12a20c2f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. DEC. 5, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, and found the snow deep, and it is cold we had plenty of snow to shovel, the boys and I, they did not get to school , there is a great deal of snow in the wood yard, I made Lancie a pair of braces in the afternoon == Ther. Tuesday 6 Wea. == It is still stormy, the boys did not go to school this morning, but they went after dinner as W.Limebeer went with chopping to the mall, but they came home as there was no school, I was fixing Georges shoulder braces https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb247c2ef965cba4dcfb9f6389cc0e91.pdf 87db310cc8937ae4546fa380b629c26b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED. DEC. 7, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, and got the breakfast the boys started for school but only went to Henderson as the teacher did not go to school, I faced a pair of mits for George in afternoon, James came up at night to sew his shoe, == Ther. THURSDAY 8 Wea. == After I had breakfast the boys went to school but came home again as the teacher sent them home, I made some kindling in forenoon I was busy in afternoon facing Lancies mits https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d24f4593017570bad79255248fdb356a.pdf 3f1f8d1dcd3743a70612c8e7cf243c37 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. DEC. 9, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and made the fire we did not send the boys to school, the roads are very bad I attended to the house work, in forenoon. Willie Cole, and his daughter Aggie came down, Aggie is going to stay for a few days == Ther. SATURDAY 10 Wea. == I rose early as I intended to go to Brampton today with Cousin Robert, but the roads are blocked with snow, so we did not get I did some baking in forenoon, and fixed Aggies dress collar in afternoon, I scrubbed last night so I did have it to day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a55fff2a463f83c3292f5e5015a27ea9.pdf 95b5380da6c10c6b62c6f102ce024025 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. DEC. 11, 1898 Wea. == I rose and prepared the morning meal There is no going to Church today as the road are blocked with snow Jas Hall started to go to Chettercham in the afternoon but had to turn home, James was up in the afternoon == Ther. MONDAY 12 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast the boys did not go to school today The men are opening the roads, it is pretty cold I did no work in particular today I just attended to the house work https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57701921144c02a183d336939a6bf849.pdf dcb4c686fbb9e6762225a99bba8e25d9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. Tues. Dec. 13, 1898 Wea. == Millie Mebulloch called this morning to tell me Robert was going to Brampton so Oggie and I went with him. Oggie had dinner at cousin John. Mebulloch and I had dinner at his brother Williams. It is very cold today == Ther. Wednesday. 14 Wea. == We were over at George last night, James was up we had a feed of oysters, but I am not extra fond of them, I did some baking in forenoon and went to cousin Robert in the afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7966d7825fe9ed406ec74a3c16180bca.pdf 19946ced69c7a9684a4e9e2da560c41c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. Thurs. Dec. 15 1898 Wea. == I rose and made a fire after breakfast, the boys went to school I attended to the house work in the forenoon and after dinner I cut out a shirt for Sancie and got it partly made James was up after tea Oggie and the boys and James went over to Georges. == Ther. Friday 16 Wea. == I made the fire again and the boys went over to the school to prepare for a concert tonight. W.Cole came for Oggie, he thought the concert was last night, so we were so sorry she had to go home, it is a nice evening which makes it pleasant https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f62fc01f126fc8dd9ce423e37e5e27c1.pdf 39f87ef6e07f464c8ed1d1a82fe3954f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Sat. Dec. 17, 1898 == Well we had a fine time last night, W Limebeer drove us over George was not able to go, there was a good program of dialogues, recitations music and singing we enjoyed it very much I did some baking today, Lancie went back to help rid up the school == Sunday 18 == This is a pleasant day. W Limebeer drove L W and I down to Church Mr Nixon preached from Jude. 21st Mr Nixon did not get to Mount Pleasant last Sabbath as he got stuck on the way https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/94c70b631029a0cfd0741d47fa6306db.pdf 32978d3e575a1bca10584b66ed268989 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Mon. Dec 19, 1898 == I arose and made a fire and after breakfast the boys went to school I put on the wash-water and did the washing and did some scrubbing it is a dull day, and in the evening started to rain and snow I had to bring in the clothes which was a cold job == Tuesday 20 == This is a dull morning yet with some rain the snow has settled quite a bit, but the roads are soft. I am busy today at the ironing, and it keeps me longer as the clothes were very wet James called in evening I wrote a letter to Mary https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bebe37300e2602d0fa8c11c9d3daa4fe.pdf 02b614b6ce4174458226f0a06e8da2b7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Wed. Dec 21, 1898 == I rose and made the fire, I am always the fireman, the boys are off to school. I attended to the house work, and then baked a Christmas cake, and I iced it and trimmed it, I always like to have a small one. == Thursday 22 == This is the last day of school for this term and it is a dull day I baked bread and buns in the forenoon I did not do anything in particular today, as I have the Bronchitis and it is not very pleasant https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb3f41efb951fce6c37a042d46c9bed5.pdf fc4d4f97a9b395f561276e594f74f2d3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Fri. Dec. 23, 1898 == This is a rough stormy day. I baked bread and buns and pies and cakes for Xmas, there is so many things to do this week, as we are expecting some of the friends down from Grand Valley but we may be disappointed. == Saturday 24 == I rose again today and attended to the morning work, I swept upstairs, and down, and scrubbed the floor I was kept very busy all day, L A gave the boys some woolen scarfs for their necks https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/052c79ceb5b1c44588c68292989b4180.pdf c915ab430048bd8a4774d64f1f868be1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Sun. Dec. 25, 1898 == This is Christmas day but it is not to be held till tomorrow we did not get down to Church today. James came up in the forenoon W Limebeer is sick too after James and I went to Union Church and then to W Coles for tea === Monday 26 === This is Christmas day for us. Well I got some nice preasants, from Santa Claus, James was up in the forenoon, I tried to make the day pleasant for the boys https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e27a616e1c933c3017bf316b6e211da1.pdf edbc7a1837c636a6ca0bf2b8c869e643 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Tues. Dec. 27, 1898 == I rose and made a fire we then had break fast, I attended to the house work, and then I was busy ripping down an old coat, to turn it and make Lance one, as it is a pretty good one === Wednesday 28 === I rose again and after breakfast I attended to the housework and then Mrs Limebeer wanted me to drive her to Brampton, it was 4 degrees below zero, I called at Dr Nobles to get some medicine for George we were late as the roads were bad https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/25393892335572f1a8b8056cef2879dc.pdf 21103e554dfd6efc5344ee5502701b16 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Thurs Dec 29 1898 == I do not feel any the worse of my drive to Brampton, the boys are helping Will to do the chores I am busy cutting out Lancie's coat I got a little sewed on it W Mundell is helping Will this afternoon to get up some wood === Friday 30 === I am busy again at Lancies coat but had not a great while to be at it, James came up and took a load of chop to Cheltenham Mrs Limebeer went with him, to stop a while https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/af530d3194f2323dda48ea8f89354e5b.pdf aae6f002da0c2707eeee4d3355a5602d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I rose and attended to the bread, I baked in forenoon, and after dinner I scrubbed and cleaned up the house this is the last day of another year, and we are still spared on earth we should be so thank ful for all blessings https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cbe72cdda0775a02d87a1f1809b24eb3.pdf 68058948907d59d476e4a04b3f59fb0b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Texts == Jany 2nd Mr Nixon preached Text Acts IV & 19, 20, and 21 " 9th " Mr Nixon preached Matt XIII & 31, 32 & 33 " 16 Mr Oswell preached from Matt XXV & 40 " 30 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XIII & 22 Feb 6 Mr Nixon preached from First Tim V & 22 " 11 Mr Farquherson preached from Hosea XI & 8 " 13 Mr Gilray preached from St John 1 & 14 " 27 Mr Nixon preached from St John 4 & 35 Mar 6 Mr Nixon preached from Luke XIV & 18 April 10 Mr Nixon preached from Col & 1 also Acts 1 & 3 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1cb1df6b0b09c461ee7d5c4186c38ed3.pdf 9fb838bce4dc4fa134f06739bfac790e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Memoranda == April 17 Mr Nixon preached from St John XVII & 17 May 8 Mr Nixon preached from Exodus XV & 23, 24 & 25 " 15 Mr Nixon preached from Mark XIII & 23 and 26 " 29 Mr Nixon preached from Luke VIII & 18 first clause June 5 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XLVIII and 11 " 12 I was at Union Church Mr McKay preached from Joshua XXIV and 15 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/441e74d2ed11ace5ebcc95ee88132e75.pdf cbe76d766a3a4a6ad3cc63ff2f0c574c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Memoranda == === Deaths === Jan 8 Mrs Jno Armstrong Jan 10 Mrs Jno Henderson Feb 14 Mrs Robt Giffin Mar 27 Miss Annie Graydon April 7 Mrs Malen Silverthorn June 15 W McArthurs baby July 13 Mr Hugh Cameron July 15 Mrs Jos Hutchinson Aug 7 Old Mr Blackstock Aug 10 Mr Jos Snell Aug 13 Mr Jno Clarridge Aug 16 Mr Wm MacGill Oct 18 Dr Robinson Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary McCulloch Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary McCulloch Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Peel County, Chinguacousy Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Mary McCullough Diary, 1898 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1898 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary McCullough Diary, 1898 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary McCullouch Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Peel County, Chinguacousy Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1898 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Jan. 1, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is the first day of another year, how thankful we should be for the many blessings we have received during the past year I shall strive to do my duty looking for strength from above, I was very busy today I baked and scrubbed,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 2 Wea.</span></h3> <p>The first Sabbath of the year found me at Church, where I love to be, for there we hear the good news, and gather new strength for the duties of the week George and S.A and Elmer and George Jr and I went It was a cold day Mr Nixon preached.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Jan. 3, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and made our breakfast. I got the boys off to School. They have their new teacher today D. Marshall, I was busy today doing the house work, and I was also busy doing some patch work of flannel goods. Mother is not very well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 4 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Again I rose and got breakfast ready, The boys are off to school. I went to Brampton to get the boys boots mended, I went with W. and Mrs. Limebeer we were late in getting home as we had to wait for the boots.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Jan. 5, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Another day has come so I must be up and doing as we must not be idle. After I got the boys off to school and the work done I cut out a pair of pants for Lancie for school. I got a little {sowed or sawed} at them but not much as I was late in getting at them.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 6 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and made a fire and then got breakfast; I then attended to the works of the house and then went to my sewing In the afternoon W. Cole and his daughter Aggie came so I did not get any sewing done.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. Jan. 7, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up this morning and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast, I got the boys ready for school, and then I attended to the housework, and then went to my sewing to finish Lancie's pants, the days are so short there is not {much?} time for sewing.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 8 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made a fire and then attended to the bread, for I have bread and buns to bake this forenoon, and in the afternoon I swept and dusted and scrubbed which kept me quite busy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Jan. 9, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is again the Sabbath day, and a beautiful day it is, Cousin James Reid came over to Georges last night, so he went with us to Church this forenoon, There was 6 of us went to Church, Gea and S.A. &amp; the boys and Jas Reid and I. Mr Nixon preached.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 10 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and made the fire, then the boys went to school, I did the house work, and put the clothes to soak in the forenoon, and in the afternoon George and I went to Mrs. Armstrong's funeral, there was a large crowd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Jan. 11, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose early and made the fire and put on the wash water. I got the washing out before dinner, and in the afternoon, I was pasting up some paper in the back room, and other duties, I had to bring in the clothes as it started to rain, The boys went to school. {Dinner was the main meal of the day.}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 12 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire we had breakfast, I ironed the clothes in the forenoon. It is raining today, We did not go to Mrs {Handeser's?} funeral, There is no school this afternoon on account of funeral, I was cleaning up the back room after dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Jan. 13, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>There was quite a storm of thunder &amp; lightning last night but it froze quite hard in the night, The boys are away to school today as usual, I was busy mending clothes and stockings today, George and W. Limebeer killed a pig this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri 14. Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is another fine day the sleighing is done for the present, I attended to the house work in forenoon. And after dinner I went down to see Aunt Abbie who has got her foot sprained, I found Mrs {Gran/Gaby?} there, and Mrs McLean and family.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Jan. 15, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire. and mixed the bread I baked the bread &amp; buns in the forenoon, and got apples ready for pies, and after dinner I baked cakes and pies and swept and dusted and cut the boys hair and made them black bow ties apiece. We have got a little more snow</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thers. Sun. 16, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made a fire we then had breakfast George S.A the boys and I, went to church, Mr Nixon was there, but we had a {Kneox?} College student by the name of Oswell preached his text was. Matt xxv &amp; 40. I called at Mr. Grahams on the way home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Jan. 17, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>We rose this morning, and after breakfast I got the boys off to school, I did the house work and then mended the boys shirts and lengthened the sleeves of them, I was kept quite busy all day. we are having a mild winter so far, with very little snow.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 18 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I bounced out of bed in a hurry thinking I had slept too long, and found it was 7 O. clock, the boys are off to school, I swept upstairs and cleaned out the stove, I lifted off the pipes and polished the sotve in forenoon, and did some patch work in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Jan 19, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made a fire we then had our breakfast how beatiful every tree and shrub looks today, they have a heavy coat of hoarfrost on them, how worderful they look, nothing could be more beatiful, I scrubbed in the forenoon, and in afternoon I was knitting.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tursday 20 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast. The boys went to school , it is a very wet rainy day, I attended to the house work in forenoon and in the afternoon I started to make a west for W. Limebeer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. Jan. 21, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>The rain has cleared off and it has frozen some some which makes it more pleasant, after I got the work done I went to the sewing to finish W. Limebeer west. I got it done all except the buttons I have not got them yet so could not finish (I set {bread})</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 22. Wea</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and after lighting the fire I attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns, and swepts and dusted my room in the forenoon, and after dinner I finished sweeping and dustring, and finished vest.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Jan. 23, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and found it had rained and snowed in the night we had breakfast but did not get to Church I dont know why they did not go, The day seems long when we do not get to Church, It has been a fine day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 24 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and lit the lamp and foud it was 7 O' clock so I had to hurry up, to have the boys ready for school in time, I was sewing boots all day and oiling them, so I was quite a cobbler. George is mending his bob sleighs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tue. Jan. 25, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and made a fire, I then called the boys, and we had breakfast. I do not feel very well today, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Nixon called for a little while in forenoon, I went with them over to Georges. They are visiting on this {one?} this week.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 26 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I again rose and made the fire. we then had breakfast. the boys are off to school, I do not feel near well. so I am not doing much work today. I cut out some patches for patch work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Jan. 27, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I feel lazy this morning but then I must attend to the work, as it would not do to leave it without being done, the boys are away to school. I am busy at my hard work I am piecing a flannel quilt, feeling much better today.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 28 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Again I rise to resume my work, we had breakfast the boys then went to school. I am working at my quilt, I have got 2 large blocks done It looks very well although made of many colors</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Jan. 29, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and made a fire. I then attended to the bread, I baked bread and pies and cakes and swept and dusted I was kep quite busy I did not scrub as I had rather much work on hand and I feel weak after my sick spell.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 30 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is a very cold day Tempreature 22 degrees below zero. George, S.A and I went to church It was too cold for the boys to go, Mr Nixon preached, his text was Jon VIII and 22 We saw Ollie Nicholl at Church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Jan. 31, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire, we then had breakfast The boys are off to school I am busy at my patch work. Ollie Nicholl and Francis Mc {Clure?} came to see us in the afternoon and stayed for tea, and then went to Georges for the rest of the evening {until? {illegible word in interline}} Robert came and took them.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday, Feb 1 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is a terrible stormy day there is a regular hurricane, the boys did not get to school, I cut out a coat for Lancie for school, and fitted it on The storm kept up all day, it has been wild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Feb. 2, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and found the weather calmer The boys went to school across the fields on the crust, the side roads are pretty badly drifted. I am busy sewing at Lancies coat. I did not get along very fast at it as I had the lining to cut out and fit.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 3 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire, we then had breakfast, I prepared the boys for school, I did the housework in forenoon and sewed some in afternoon at Lancies coat, It is still pretty cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. Feb. 4, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>It is milder today, as there is quite a change in the weather, I finished Lancies coat today, and attended to the other work, The boys are away to school. This has been the coldest week we have had this winter. All in good health.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 5 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After I had made a fire I attended to the bread I baked bread and buns in forenoon and after dinner George and I went to Brampton to see Uncle David. we were pretty late in getting home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Feb. 6, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is a beautiful Sabbah day. W. Limebeer, the boys and I went to church Mr Nixon preached his text was in First Timothy V and 22. (It was a grand sermon) W. Cole and Minnie and Emma came to see us in afternoon, All is well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 7 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made a fire after I had polished the stove, we had breakfast. The boys are off to school. I scrubbed the floor, as I had not time on Saturday. Jas Scott and wife were here for a little while in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Feb. 8, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and put on the fire and after breakfast I attended to the house work, and about XI O'clock Jas Scott came and took me to Mr Grahams as the is a bee sawing wood they cut quite a bit, but did not get near through. Willie Mundell brought me home</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got breakfast after I had made the fire I cut out a woolen shirt for W. Limebeer I sewed at it in afternoon. U. R. Henderson came down after dinner to get me to cut his hair. (rain this morning) &amp; Ana Cooney called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Feb. 10, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>It is still soft today, very foggy all day, much like rain, I finished W. Limebeers shirt in forenoon, and did some washing in afternoon. The boys went to school. There was heavy rain in the evening after dark. The snow is going fast. George &amp; S.A went to Mono {Road?}.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 11 Wea.</span></h3> <p>There is still a heavy fogg this morning, but no rain, George. S.A. &amp; I went down to Church as there is preparatory service there today. Mr Farquharson preached his text as in Hosea XI and 8, Lillie McLean called for a few minutes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Feb. 12, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>The weather is fine but our sleighing is almost gone, W. Limebeer is away for a visit, he went last night, so George is alone. I was busy mending today which kept me busy most of the time, It is still soft today the creeks are overflowing their banks.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 13 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is communion Sabbath. George, S.A &amp; I went down in the buggie. Mr Gilroy {Gilray?} preached a fine sermon his text was in St John 1 and 14. Mr Nixon was there too.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Feb. 14, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire, this is a mild day after breakfast, the boys went to school, I was busy fixing a coat for George to wear to school. George, S. A, the boys &amp; I went to a lecture at Mt Pleasant, Mr Gilroy gave the lecture, it was good, Vina McCulloch came here tonight.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea.</span></h3> <p>We enjoyed the lecture tonight, the subject was a trip to Rome and the sights there, it was the best I ever listened to, Vina came while we were away she had been in Chiltenham for a few days she came down on Friday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Feb. 16, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Again I rose and made the fire, the boys went to school. I was learning Vina some lace patterns in knitting, it is snowing some, the weather is not very cold, it is quite soft this is a very good winter for turning as the snow is not deep when we have the snow, there is not much {at present?}.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 17 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Oh Dear, I made a bad blot here, and I don't like to see it. I am busy at the house work and doing some sewing. I did a little at Georges coat finishing it up the boys are at School all is well as usual</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. Feb. 18, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Another day has come I rose and made the fire The boys are away to School, it is colder just now, Vina and I went to Roberts in the afternoon it is cold but very good walking. Aunt was busy patching a quilt Robt is drawing ice</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 19 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and made the fire. we then had breakfast. I did some baking in forenoon and after dinner George S.A. Vina and I went to Brampton. we went to see Uncle David. he is keeping just the same, Robert was here from Luther when we came home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Feb. 20, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is the Sabbath day. Mr {Fowlie?} is to preach today, but we did not get to church today as it is very stormy. The Luther friends are all with Robert says, I did not feel very well today, Vina and I went in to Georges in the evening for a little while.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 21 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is a very stormy day snowing all day the snow is getting pretty deep, I attended to the house work, and learned Vina some more lace patterns. Robert went home, George had quite a race to catch the train.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Feb. 22, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>It is still snowing yet the boys went to school but they got a ride with Mrs Mundell, the men are busy opening the side road there is plenty snow now as it is pretty deep, but it is better than the mud this time of the year and we are glad to see the snow.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea.</span></h3> <p>It is not storming today. I rose and made the fire and attended to the house work, in the forenoon, and in the afternoon Vina and I went to Hendersons but, Mrs Henderson and Phemia were away so we were disappointed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Feb. 24, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast. I attended to the house work and schrubbed in the forenoon, and after dinner Vina and I pieced a block for a quilt, as she wanted to learn to piece log cabin.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 25 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Again I rose and made the fire, we had breakfast. The boys are off to school, they are to have a debate today, I attended to the house work and did some sewing, and Vina went over to Georges in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Feb. 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire, and then we had breakfast. The boys went to school I made a mistake here as I thought it was Friday, and I have not written for a few day so that is how the mistake came. I baked pies and some tarts and did the other work.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 27 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is the Sabbath day of rest. W. Limebeer, Vina McCulloch, the boys and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached from St John IV and 35. The roads are so good there is better sleighing now than we have had all winter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Feb. 28, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made a fire, we then had breakfast. I attended to the house work in forenoon and in the afternoon Georgre, S.A, Vina and I went to W. Coles. We found them at home, we did not get home till after 9 o'clock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday, Mar 1 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Well I am really ashamed of this page, as there are to many blots, my pen seems to let the ink out too free. I took Vina down to Thos McClures, she is going to stay till tomorrow evening. It is beautiful weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Mar. 2, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After I had prepared the breakfast, and got the boys off to school, I put on some wash water and did a big washing, which kept me most of the day I don't know when I washed in the afternoon before. I went down to Mr Grahams to Prayer Meeting. (C. E.) Vina met me there, she came home with {me?}.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 3 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire, the boys went to school. I ironed the clothes in the forenoon, after dinner Vina and I went up to visit at Mrs Hendersons. Mrs Nixon and Mrs McKechnie were there too, There is to be a presentation at Mr {Rennie?} tonight, as they are going away.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. Mar. 4, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>We rose again and had breakfast the boys are off to school. I attended to the house work Lancie helped me to carry the flour up stairs before he went to school. I swept upstairs and there dusted down the walls in kitchen, and swept up the floor. We went to visit at Drinkwaters in evening.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 5 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose early and after the morning work I fixed my dress as it did not suit me after dinner. W. Limebeer, W. Stubbs, Vina and I went to Brampton, Vina and I went to visit J. McCulloch. We found them well, it was dusk when we reached home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Mar. 6, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I slept rather long this morning. so had to hurry up to be ready for Church. George, Vina, the boys and I went. Mr Nixon preached his text was in Luke XIV and 18, What beautiful weather we are having. Vina and went to Georges for a while in afternoon, and to Jas Halls in the evening. Jas Mc was there too.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 7 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made a fire the boys went to school, Vina prepared for going home. I did up the work in forenoon and in afternoon I drove Vina up to Cheltenham. I visited at W. McArthurs. Aunt Mary was there. I called at Andersons and at P. Fergusons. A warm beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Mar. 8, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Another beautiful day George and S. A went to Mono Road yesterday. But S. A did not come back with George. The boys are away to school. Vina is to go home this morning on the train, I am busy washing and ironing ribbons to trim a dress cap for mother.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This has been another fine warm day. I baked bread today and buns, and was making the shape for the cap, I did not get much sewing done today. Mother is doing some patch work, piecing stars. S. A, came home today and brough Annie G with her.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dr Noble was here today</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Mar 10, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is another fine day. It is so warm, the snow is going fast. George and W. Limebeer are bringing up wood for the circular saw, I have been working at Mothers dress cap, it is slow work, The boys went to school. Annie Graydon is very sick with the jaundice.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 11 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I went to bed last night but was woke up about 12 o'clock, as William came down from Luther on the evening train, and it was late about 3 hours. There was a lecture at the church. W. J. stayed for that. Mr Mullin of Fergus was the lecturer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Mar. 12, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire and there we had breakfast. W. J, cut his foot while chopping in the bush yesterday. It is a pretty bad cut, I baked pies and cakes in forenoon and scrubbed in afternoon. Saturday is always a busy day, very bad weather, it is raining tonight.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 13 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Rain this morning yet James came up last night but could not get home on account of rain, so he stayed here all night. We did not get to Church as the roads are so bad. Annie Graydon is no better.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Mar. 14, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>W. J. was up first this morning and made a fire. I then rose and made the breakfast. William's foot is not as sore as we suppose{d?} it would be, he is away to the bank again today, but he can't wear a boot as the cut will be sore for a good while. I finished Mothers dress cap.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up this morning and made the fire. I then got washed and attended to the bread. We then had breakfast. I baked bread and buns in forenoon and in afternoon Mrs A. B. Henderson, Phimia and I went to Jos Marshalls.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Mar. 16, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>W. J. was up again first he made the fire. Jas Hall is cutting straw today. W. J and W. Limebeer is there helping. {Ross?} Marshall called to ask me to help at their threshing tomorrow. I was busy washing lace and ribbons, and doing some work for Mother. A thunder storm last night.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 17 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning after W. J. had put a fire on. The men are in the bush, R. Marshall came for me about eleven o'clock to go to help Jennie this afternoon. I did not get home till about ten o'clock. Annie has had a bad day today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. Mar. 18, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>W. J. was up first and called me, as we have to go back to the threshing this morning, they threshed till noon. I did not get home till about 5 o'clock. Drs Noble &amp; Hall were both here today to see Annie G she is very weak, she can take no nourishment.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 19 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and lacked the stove before I made the fire. After breakfast I did some baking in forenoon, and after dinner I swept and scrubbed. Phemia came down for a little while she had tea here. There was thunder &amp; lightning with rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Mar. 20, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>The Sabbatch day. We did not go to church as Annie Graydon is very sick, and the roads are very bad. The doctor did not come to see her today, I went in to see her in forenoon and stayed quite a while with her, quite a few called to see her in afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 21 Wea.</span></h3> <p>We rose to find this a dull day. I did not wash as it as it is a rainy day, we are having very muddy roads, they never were worse they say. I was busy fixing one of my basques {article of clothing} a little. I set bread tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Mar. 22, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and made a fire and attended to the bread. I did the house-work and attended to the bread in forenoon. I did a little sewing today. I went over to Georges for a while, Annie is getting worse, The Dr has no hope of her, I went to Georges again at bed time.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I was at Georges all night. Mrs A. B. Henderson and I sat up all night, I came home at 4 o'clock and got the breakfast. I then washed a little in forenoon and scrubbed, after dinner I went back to Georges and worked there till 10 o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Mar. 24, 1898</span></h3> <p>They telegraphed for the friends to come yesterday. Sam and Joe came from Grand Valley, but the rest did not get here till this morning. She is still getting worse, I feel very tired today as I did too much yesterday. Mr Nixon came to see Annie yesterday, he did not know she was so {low?}.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 25 Wea.</span></h3> <p>William got up and made the fire. I then got up and got breakfast. I was busy baking today. Annie is till sinking they have no hope now of her getting better. Mr &amp; Mrs Nixon called again today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Mar. 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made a fire. I was busy baking in forenoon, Thomas came down from Grand Valley this morning and Sam Graydon went up on the train to Grand Valley. I scrubbed in afternoon and in evening I cut Thomas' and Georges hair. Annie very low.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 27 Wea.</span></h3> <p>The Sabbath I rose this morning and made the fire. W. Limebeer came and told me that Annie is dead. She died about 1 o'clock, the Dr came last night and stayed till after she was gone. It is raining today, Mr Haines brought the coffin down.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Mar. 28, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Thomas was up first this morning and made the fire. He went home to Brampton with William. Sam &amp; L.A came down this morning on the train. {Gus? Jas?} Wilkinson brought them down from his place, I blacked the stove and swept up and dusted.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 29 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose early this morning. {Venie?} stayed here last night, she got up and went over to Georges. Annie is to be buried this afternoon. I scrubbed this forenoon and went to funeral in afternoon with Richard Graydon, the roads were very bad, Thomas went home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Mar. 30, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Sam and {Venie?} stayed here last night, they went down to with Lizzie G. to Wills for dinner, they came up again after dinner, and took the evening train home. They took some roses home. Jennie and Lizzie went home to Toronto too on the evening train.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 31 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and made the fire. After we had breakfast William went to help George saw and split wood. I attended to the housework. I was over to Georges in afternoon for a while Roads bad yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. April 1, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>William was up first this morning, I got up and attended to the bread. After breakfast William went to help George thresh peas, I have no particular work on hand at present as this has been a busy time on account of Annies sickness, and I have not been very well for a while.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 2 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up this morning and made a fire. After breakfast I baked pies and cakes in forenoon and washed Williams white shirt and collar. After dinner, I scrubbed floor and stoop, and ironed shirt and many other duties besides.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. April 3, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>It is colder today we did not get to Church this morning, I don't know why. After dinner William and I went to see Mr &amp; Mrs Graham found them pretty well, Mrs McLean and children were there too, I have not been to Church for a good while.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 4 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and made the fire, and after we had breakfast. I prepared to do the washing. S. A went to {Mona?} Road today as they have gone to bring house hold stuff over here for W. Graydon. I had a big washing. William and I went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther Tues Sat. April 5, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>{On the side of the page: "We went to the funneral"}. I got up and made the fire. I made quite a mistake there by burning two leaves instead of one and did not notice my mistake till I had written two days. I had been so busy that I did not get any writing for a few days. This is the busy day. Mrs Silverthorn was {?}.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday Sunday 6 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is Easter Sunday. George, S.A., and I went to Church this morning. Mr Nixon preached from Col III and 1st also Acts 1 and 3rd. The roads are fine and the weather so beautiful. I am making plenty blots around here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. April 7, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire the boys went off to school, after I had made the house tidy I went to the ironing as I have a good deal to iron. This is the last day of school for a week as it is the Easter holidays, it is beautiful weather again.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 8 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made fire, I then attended to the bread, as this is bake day. I baked the bread in forenoon and after dinner I trimmed the raspberries and it was quite a hard job too. I got them all done.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther Sat. Tues April 9, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>We rose early this morning as William is going up to Grand Valley this morning. I drove him to the station. After I came back I went down to W. Mandells to help Mrs Mandell do some sewing. I came home in the evening.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday Wed 10 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose early again this morning and after we had breakfast and the boys off to school. I went down to Mandells again. It is snowing again, quite rough today. quite a little {?}, Mr Mandell drove me home tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. April 11, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After we had our breakfast, and I had attended to the housework, the boys and I gathered up the brush and burned it and after dinner George, S.A. and I went to Brampton. I got some Dutch {?} to plant, it was near dark when we got home. Mother and I made the mission block for the quilt.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 12 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Again I rose early and went down to Mandells to do some more sewing. I am to help Mrs Mandell make a dress for herself. I was there all day and came home at night. I got a letter from {Lorrie?} McCulloch.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. April 13, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Again I rose early and after breakfast I went down to Mandells again today. I was down about 7 o'clock, we got along very well with our sewing but did not get quite through. I got a ride home with W. Limebeer as he was putting in the seed at W. Graydon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther Tursday 14 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After we had breakfast we took the roots out of the cellar and after dinner I dug the parsnips, and then put in some garden we planted some parsnips and lettuce and beett and radishes and a few onion. We had a busy day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. April 15, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire. After we had breakfast, I went out to the garden. I put in quite a bit more {garden?} and turned down the grass. We sent the boys up to Hutchinsons with some rose bushes and some flower roots.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 16 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and attended to the bread, as this is bake day. I baked bread &amp; buns and scrubbed in forenoon and after dinner I baked pies and cakes. I had a very busy day. We have been looking for my sister Maggie but she did not come.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. April 17, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and found this a beautiful day. George, S.A. and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached his text was in John XVII &amp; 17. It is cloudy this afternoon. James came up for a while. W. Limebeer is away on his wheel for the {first?} this season.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 18 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After I had made a fire, I then prepared the breakfast. The boys went to school again after the Easter holidays. I was busy today making a sash for a hot {bedframe?}. I got it made all night it quite a job.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. April 19, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is a wet rainy day and I can't work outside, So I busied my self making at at print dress for myself for every day wear. It is very dark and dull, Jennie Marshall came over to Georges in forenoon and got storm {?} with the rain.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 20 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is a dark dull day yet, we are having rain and snow, which makes it very disagreeable. I have been snowing again at my dress. Phemia Henderson came down for a crochet needle (a hook) but did not get one.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. April 21, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>There is no rain today but it is dull and cold. I was busy sewing in forenoon, and in afternoon I planted the sweet peas. I put in quite a lot. It is too wet to do much outside, So I must work inside for there is plenty to do, and I do not feel extra well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 22 Wea.</span></h3> <p>It is raining again today. The boys are off to school, George brought me a white peony root from Mrs Henderson but it is badly broken and I am afraid it will not grow, but I hope it may, for they are so nice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. April 23, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire and attended to the bread, which I baked in forenoon, also pumpkin pies and buns and after dinner I swept and dusted and then went outside and the boys and I made the hotbed. I saw a flock of wild geese going south which is a sign of cold.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 24 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is a beautiful day. George, S.A, and Willie Graydon went to church, I did not go as I am not well enough to go. S.A. came in a little while in afternoon. The day seems long when I do not get to church. I always like to go.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. April 25, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After we had breakfast, and the boys off to school, I fixed up the hot bed and planted the seeds, in the forenoon and after dinner I cut out a print dress waist and did a little sewing. George and W. Graydon went to Brampton. Arbor day at school.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 26 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire. The boys went to school, I attended to the house work, and did a little sewing, and after dinner George, S.A, Willie Graydon, and I went up to the graveyard. I felt that I was not wanted.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{At the top of page: Willie Graydon went to Luther}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. April 27, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After we had breakfast the boys went off to school. I went out to the garden and dug the rest of the ground and planted some more onions, and some beans. Mr Ceasar the horse farrier was here, {Fred?} Hutchinson came home with the boys. After tea I went down to Mr Grahams.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 28 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Again I rose a made the fire. I was busy sewing in forenoon after I did the house work. George went to {?} after dinner and S.A. went to the auxiliary meeting at Mr O'Neals. I trimmed the gooseberries, and currants and put manure around there.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. April 29, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After breakfast, I went outside to work, making stakes for the flower beds and planting out some Sweet Williams, and {?} (or Scarlet Lightning) and Holly Hocks and Roses. I have had a very busy day. Then I cleaned up the rubbish. W. Graydon came back from Grand Valley.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">THer. Saturday 30 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and cleaned the stove and made the, I baked bread, buns and pies in forenoon. Fred Hutchinson and Elmer and George went off to fish. They got a few small ones. Phemia was in a few minutes in afternoon. James came up in even.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ther. Sun. May 1,1898 Wea.</p> <p>I rose and made the fire we had breakfast They did not go to Church today, I might have gone with Roberts if they had said they were not going Very light rain today cloudy and dull. James came up in evening the rain came on so he could not go home.</p> <p>Ther. Monday 2 Wea.</p> <p>James got up at 5 o 'lock, I did not up for quite a while. After the boys went to School I did a big washing and in afternoon and in afternoon I carried some {wealth?} to {Mary?} on the Lilly of the valley and did some house cleanng up stairs, and filled the {cupboard cud?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. May 3, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast, The boys went to school. There was heavy rain last might, I was busy house cleaning upstairs, I got through at tea time, and after tea, I did the ironing it was 10 o'clock when I got through, and I was tired. W. Limebeer ploughed the potato ground.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 4 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire, after breakfast, the boys went to school, and I went at the white washing. I did Mothers bed room and mine, I was kept very busy, It has been cloudy all day, This is a busy week for me</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. May 5, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>It is still cloudy this morning, and quite cool. The boys are off to school. Mother and I are busy today at the house cleaning putting things to their places in forenoon, and after dinner I cleaned up the back room. I got through in good time. George broke the glass of the hot bed, and he feels pretty bad.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 6 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose early this morning and made the fire. After we had breakfast, I went at cleaning up the kitchen. I white washed it and blacked the stove and washed the wood work and srubbed the floor. I did a hard days work I was tired. (I set bread</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. May 7, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire, and attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns and pumpkin pies in the forenoon and after dinner was {picking?} up the raspberries wheeling chip manure, and put {that?} around them.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 8 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is a nice day, the day of rest, I got up and prepared the breakfast. George, S.A, and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached his text was in Exodus XV and 23, 24, and 25. James was here for a while,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. May 9, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up early, and made a fire, and put on the wash water The boys went to school I did the washing in the forenoon and after dinner, I went outside and turned the grass among the raspberries and wheeled a lot more chip manure, the boys helped me when they came home</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 10 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After we had breakfast over and the boys off to school, I starched the clothes and ironed them and there I was busy in the back, tidying it and cleaning the glass ware, I then fixed up the Lilly of the Valley.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. May 11, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Just after breakfast Old Mrs Henderson came down as A. B. was going to Brampton she was with us till after dinner, It is a long time since she was here before. After we had dinner I cleaned up Johnies room which kept me busy till dark, The boys at school</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 12 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire, we had breakfast The boys went to school. I attended to the house work, in the forenoon. After dinner I cleaned the {?} of the cookhouse and whitewashed it and scrubbed it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. May 13, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I made the fire and got breakfast ready, after breakfast I went again at the whitewashing, I did the stoop and the outside of the cookhouse, It is very white, Mr Ceasar came today to see how the horses leg is doing. I gave him some flower roots.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 14 Wea.</span></h3> <p>James went up home tonight. I got up and made the fire, and attended to the bread, I baked in the forenoon, Sam Graydon came after dinner, he is going to build the stone work of A. Clarks barn, his brother Willie is going up with him today as he has got a job in a store up there. We planted a few potatoes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. May 15, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>It is cloudy this morning but there is no rain, it turned out fine George and I went to Church he drove {?} single Mr Nixon preached his text win in Mark XIII and 22, and 26 we had fine sermon on character</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 16 Wea.</span></h3> <p>James came down today. I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast I kept {Lancie?} home to help me plant potatoes, we were busy all day. we have to wheel the manure to put under them, we planted potatoes and corn and mellons and cucumbers we had a hard days work</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. May 17, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I kept Lancie home this forenoon again, we planted the red heart beans, and some more potatoes, he went to School after dinner, and S. A. and I went to the missionary quilting, the was a big crowd there about 35 in all, they quilted two quilts one tweed one</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 18 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose early and got Lancie to help me wheel some manure, we planted some more beans of the later kind. George dropped them for us before they went to School, I finished planting the potatoes and corn, I also planted some parsnip and flower seeds. and took some {warm?} {sap?} out of the trees.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. May 19, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>There was heavy thunder and lightning and rain in the night, and another storm this morning, the boys are away to School I did not do any outside work today, as it to damp and wet. I was busy sewing a little.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 20 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire and attended to the hoes work in the forenoon and after dinner I went out to the garden and did some weeding and I transplanted some lettuce, and beets and planted a few beans. I went up to see Mrs Henderson.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. May 21, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>When I came home from seeing Old Mrs Henderson last night, who has been very sick, I found James here he wants me to do some sewing for him next week, I baked bread and buns &amp; pies in forenoon, after dinner I swept and scrubbed the floor and stoop, and cut Georges hair. The boys are helping the men.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 22 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is a beautiful Sabbath day after a heavy thunder storm in the night. They did not go to Church today I don't know why, I always like to go when I am well,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. May 23, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up this morning and made a fire and put on the wash water, we then had breakfast, I did quite a big washing I fixed the lounge putting more {strain?} in it. I washed and ironed the cover but did not get it on, as I had not time The boys were at School</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 24 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is birthday of our Queen (Victoria) I attended to the houes work this forenoon, Lizzie Graydon came out from Toronto this morning, and went back on the evening train. Mrs J. Graham &amp; Mrs J {Leake?} were here this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. May 25, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After we had breakfast over I went to the ironing Albert Hunter came down for me to go and stay with Mrs Henderson as Phemia had to go for medicine for her, The W. Y, M, Society met at Georges this afternoon there was quite a number there, but I did not get there</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 26 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire, then we had breakfast, and then I was busy all day making flower beds and transplanting flowers, I also set out {?} boxes of tomatoes I had quite a busy time there is so much to do.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. May 27, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire, we then had breakfast, I set out some tomatoes in forenoon after dinner Phemia called a few minutes I did some baking and after tea I went up to Hendersons, there was choir practice there</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 28 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made a fire and got the breakfast I then did a little baking and swept and dusted, after dinner the boys went to the mill with W. Limebeer, and was busy weeding and hoeing and taking worms out of the {?} and I planted some tomatoes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. May 29, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is a beautiful day we had some rain last night. George, S. A, and I went to Church this morning. Mr Nixon preached, his text was Luke VIII and 18 the first clause, George and S.A went to Home Church in the afternoon, John Graydon came in the evening (my nephew).</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 30 Wea.</span></h3> <p>{On the side: Wells {?} was here}</p> <p>{Well?} I got up this morning and made the fire. I then got breakfast ready, the boys are away to School, G Hutchinson called for a straw hat. I was working outside in the forenoon, after dinner I was doing some mending and putting new wrist bands on the boys shirts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday. June 2, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up early and got the boys all to School. I went to Brampton with Phemia, we went to Mr Cooneys for dinner, and had a nice time, Mrs {?} had been sick but is much better now, it was later than we intended to be Mrs Henderson is keeping better, Mother sewed another hat.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 3 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is the day of the preparatory service at the Church. George, S.A and I went. Mr McAlpin preached, his text was in I Cor X and 21, George and S.A. went to Brampton. I came home with Mr Graham I called in at Roberts, and he wanted me to whiten a hat for him, so I brought them with me. {On the side of page: I got hats done}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. June 4, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose early and made the fire, it is very warm. after breakfast, I got the men to put the stove out, so I was very busy scrubbing and cleaning up in the forenoon, and after dinner I baked pies and cakes, Phemia came down in evening.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 5 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is the Communium Sabbath, George S,A, &amp; I went Mr Nixon preached. his text was in Gen XL VIII and II. William &amp; J. {Mellor?} went to Georgetown and {Jas?} McCulloch went to Cheltenham, I was up at Hendersons in afternoon {On the side of page: James Graydon was here}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. June 6, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire we then had breakfast THe boys went to School The men were at the {manure?}. I was in the garden weeding in the forenoon, and in the afternoon I was doing some mending, Jas McCullochh was here helping the men</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 7 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose early and after we had breakfast, I attended to the house work and then I was busy outside till noon. after dinner I cut out a pair of pants for James and sewed at them but I did not get them quite finished, as I had some other work to do out side</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. June 8, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose at 5 o'clock and called the boys I put on the fire, we then went outside, I was planting some mellons and some more cucumbers as they eaten off, the boys were busy hoeing, we got a good lot of work done and I was busy transplanting flowers.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 9 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose again early and found it raining, I attended to the bread, then had breakfast. Lancie was out hoeing some as the rain had stopped, I was hoeing in the forenoon, and after dinner, I finished James' pants, I took them down in evening, I called at {Halls?} for a while.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. June 10, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>William stops here at night so he is always up first, and away to his work. I got up and made the fire and we then had breakfast, I was busy outside transplanting flowers, and mowing grass and helping Mother fill the {leach?} to make soft soap there is plenty of work for every day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">THer. Saturday 11 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and blacked the stove, and then made the fire, I put water in the leach and run off the lye. I scrubbed the stoop and cookhouse, we had heavy rain in the afternoon. I was fixing the boys pants and blouses, and ironed Williams white shirt.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. June 12, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire and got breakfast William is here, the two James' were here last night giving us some music, I did not get to Church this morning, George and S.A {went?} James, A. and I went to Union Church in afternoon Mr McKay preached his text was in Joshua XXIV and 15 first {past?}. {?} Graydon was here.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 13 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose early and put on the wash water. I washed out the white clothes before breakfast, I had a big washing as I had some to do for the {?}, in the afternoon I was weeding and transplanting and fixing the sweet peas (heavy rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. June 14, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I was a little late in getting up this morning, and so had to hurry up, I was making yeast soup in the forenoon, and doing some cleaning in the milkhouse in afternoon, and transplanting some pansies, and helping Mother make the soap. George, S.A. and W. Limebeer went to the garden party.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 15 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire, the boys went off to School, I was working outside this forenoon, {bringing?} up the soap and it has made my hands very sore, and I was doing some cleaning up in the milkhouse, white washing and scrubbing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. June 16, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread. after breakfast I prepared the boys for school. I baked and ironed this forenoon. I then worked outside fixing the steps of the milkhouse, and cleaning up outside, sweeping and scrubbing,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 17 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire. There is School this forenoon, and a picnic to the lake in afternoon. I baked rhubarb pies and was busy outside fixing the flowers, S.A went to the picnic</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. June 18, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and cleaned the stove, and then got breakfast. George went to School this forenoon, as he is thinking of trying the entrance for the High School, I baked cakes and pumpkin pies, Aunt Abbie came up in afternoon for a while I swept and dusted, and scrubbed cookhouse</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 19 Wea.</span></h3> <p>William and James stayed here last night, I did not go to Church. Geo &amp; S.A went {out?} did not come home till eve the two James {McS?} went to Cheltenham, W. Stubbs and wife of Melville came to Geo's but were disappointed. Jas McGill and family were here too.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. June 20, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>William is always up at 5 o'clock and away to work I was working outside transplanting {summer?} savory, and I went to Mrs Grahams helping her to make a dress, there was a little rain after dinner. I brought the waist home as we did not get it done</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 21 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire after breakfast the boys went off to School I was making Mrs Grahams dress. Gracie Mandell called for it on the way house School. I set bread tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. June 22, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>William was up at {11?} o'clock I was late in getting up as I fell asleep again after William left. I baked bread and buns, and transplanted some flowers, The masons got through after dinner a while, and then came up to pack up, Jas Hall took them to the {sta?} Roberts Thomas came down to work at {barn?}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther Thursday 23 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Thomas stayed here last night, I got up and made the fire the boys went off to School I attended to the housework, I do not feel very well I don't know what is the matter with me, George and S.A went to the Sunday School Convention in afternoon,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. June 24, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Thomas stayed at George last night. I got up and put on the fire after we had breakfast the boys went off to School, I was not able to do much work as I do not feel any better, I just did the houeswork in forenoon after dinner W. Cole came and Minnie and Emma</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 25 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and blacked the stove and then put on the fire after breakfast I baked the pies and swept and dusted, I took a rest. after dinner as I was sick, I planted a few tomtaoes in even but there came a heavy shower of rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. June 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Roberts Thomas &amp; James came up last night and stayed all night, it is a bright clear day. I did not go to Church as I was not well, George &amp; S.A went Thomas &amp; W.Limebeer went up to Cheltenham before dinner, James came up in afternoon, D. McClure and family were at Georges</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 27 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and made the fire, and after breakfast we got the boys ready to go up to Grand Valley to try the entrance. George and I took them to the station. We came round by Cheltenham I went into the {lounging ground?}. I was working outside after dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. June 28, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>The framers came up last night with Thomas to get a shave. It seems lonely without the boys as I have to take breakfast alone, I was outside all day weeding and hoeing and mowing and fixing up the tomatoes and flowers</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 29 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up this morning and after breakfast which I had alone I went outside for a while in the morning. I was hoeing the cucumbers and tomatoes, then I was busy mending. I was busy mending I went over to Mr {Mellig?} for some asters {On the side of page: Aunt Abbie was up}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr &amp; Miss Graham and her {sister?} of Port Perry was here today</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. June 30, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After breakfast I went to washing I did not get done till after dinner as I had a lot to wash. There was a terrible tramp came in at noon he was so raged. I felt afraid of him There was rain in afternoon. Robert and Ellen came down from Luther they have little Janie with them</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday July 1 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast I attended to the hoes work and did a litle ironing in forenoon. George, S.A and Robert went to Brampton, Ellen went to Roberts and I finished ironing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. July 2, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>We rose early this morning as Robert &amp; Ellen think they had better go home. I attended to the bread and then got the breakfast ready, I made a boquet for them to take home with them, it is a very warm day for driving I was busy doing my cleaning up for the Sabbath</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 3 Wea.</span></h3> <p>VERY HOT {in large letters}</p> <p>I was late in getting up this morning. Thomas {Mc?} (my nephew) took breakfast with me. George, S.A and I went to Church it was very warm. Mr Nixon preached from the XV of Luke and verses 12 &amp; 13. (A shower in afternoon Thomas went to Home Church</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. July 4, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire and prepared breakfast I ate alone as Mother does not rise so soon I attende to the house work and then made a skirt for Mother after tea I went down to Mr Grahrams, Mr &amp; Mrs Nixon called there too, so I got a ride home with them</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 5 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Again I rose and attended to the house work and then made a large boquet for Mrs Graham of Port Perry I then went down to cut out a shift for Mr Graham (a white one. I stayed at Mrs Mendells to help quilt Aunt Abbie was there too we got it finished</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. July 6, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made a fire, and again I had breakfast. I put Paris {?} on the Potatoes after dinner. I was busy at Mr Grahams white shirt I did not get it done, as I had some other duties to attend outside, this has been a warm day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 7 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and attended to the morning duties and then I finished Mr Grahams shirt and then I washed it and Thomas' clothes too This has been a nice day. Mrs Graham of Port Perry went home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. July 8, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After I had breakfast I starched the clothes and ironed them, About 3 o'clock Thomas came up from Halls, and asked me to help him pack up as they were going home. After tea I made a boquet for Mrs Jas Marshall, and took it to her, as I was {taking?} Mr Grahams shirt home. I called at Roberts</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 9 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire and after breakfast I had to drive the horses on the hay fork all day I did my work while they were getting the loads. This has been a beautiful week for the hay. George has one field in very cool tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. July 10, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>It is still cool this morning, George and I went alone as S.A has a sore throat, Mr Nixon is away taking his vacation so we had a strange minister today Mr Stewart he preached from the IV of Galatians and the 4 and 5 verses. James came up</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 11 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose about 4:30 this morning and prepared my breakfast, I then started about 5:30 for the berry patch, I was back about 9:30 I got 7 lbs they were very good, but it was very wet as there had been a frost, we picked the tame ones too</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. July 12, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine day, but war, and dusty, They are all away celebrating the 12th, but I had to stay home as usual I would liked to have gone, I went to the field and cut some straw for a hat or two James went up home last night,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 13 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and after breakfast Phemia came down to see if we would have any berries for sale, I then {harnessed?} {Dandy?} and went up to the station for the boys and James, they came all night, Lancie and I picked some red currants.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. July 14, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>We got up this morning and after breakfast we picked the berries and got 10 lbs, I canned them and did up the red currants and attended to the other house work, I baked bread and buns today so I had quite a busy day. I went up to Henderson last night for a while</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 15 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose again and made the fire, and we had the breakfast over Lnacie to rake hay he was at it all day, I was mending the boys clothes today They enjoyed their visit to Grand Valley very much,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. July 16, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and prepared the fire we picked the berries before breakfast, Lancie had to be at the hay again today they got it all in except the raking, I did up the berries and a few brack currants I was busy in the evening fixing my pink waist</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 17 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and made the fire and prepared breakfast They did not go to Church this morning After dinner George, S.A and I went over to Georgetown to Mrs Jas Hutchinson funeral, we then went to Robt Reids, and in evening we went to the {Endeavor?} at {Norval?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. July 18, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning at 4 o'clock and after we had breakfast we went to pick berries. we got a nice lot we had 23 lbs We got home at eleven o'clock, I did them up and attended to the other work.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 19 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Again I rose this morning at 4 o'clock and went off to the berry patch, the boys W. Limebeer and I the berries were not quite so good, I canned them up, and then fixed my pink waist</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. July 20, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After we had breakfast the boys and I went to the field, the boys picked peas while I cut straw for hats, we brought it home and trimmed it after dinner Weirs Mary came down from Cheltenham she came down on the morning train, She and I went up in eveng for valise.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 21 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose at 4 o'clock and mixed the bread, and then took a rest for a while longer on the lounger, then, S.A, Mary and I went to Robert Reids for berries, it was very warm, {Fraser?} came home with us to have a play, he is 10 years old</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. July 22, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, I did a little washing, and canned up the berries I got at R. Reids, I was kept busy. and after tea The boys, &amp; Mary and I went to Roberts, we were late in getting home James came up with us</p> <p>{Scribble on page}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 23 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and cleaned the stove, we then had breakfast, I did some baking and swept and dusted and scrubbed the stoop and cook-house, James came up late to take Mary to R. Reids George and S.A went to Caledon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. July 24, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>James and Mary did not go till this morning as it was too late last night, they went to Reids and then to Norval Church. There is no preaching in our Church today. It is terrible warm today George and S.A. brought {Mitte?} Stubbs with them home for a week.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 25 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire. we then had breakfast. we had a little thunder storm, but very little rain, I was doing some mending, and fixing my pink waist,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. July 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>We got up and after breakfast, Fraser Reid the boys and I went to the berry patch, we got quite a lot, and was home before noon, After dinner S.A. {Mitte?} Stubbs and I went to Brampton Agnes Reid and 3 of the family came over with Mary and took Fraser home</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 27 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked pies, and did up the rest of the berries Mary went over to Georges in afternoon and in the evening she and I went to Roberts Marshalls, Jennie was away</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ther. Thurs. Jul 28,1898 Wea.</p> <p>I rose and made the fire and {prebaked?} the breakfast, and attended to the house work. I baked bread and buns in the forenoon and did some sewing in afternoon. After {lunch?} we went to Ms. Grahams, there was a little shower of rain we called at Robert's. Aunt Abbie cam home from {Rochesture?}</p> <p>Ther. Friday 29 wea.</p> <p>After we had breakfast Mary and I did a little working and ironng. I also blacked the stove I did up my {mesdin?} waist, after dinner we went up to Hendersons and had a nice time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ther. Sat. July 30,1898 Wea</p> <p>After we had breakfast the boys Mary and I went to pick berries for Mrs. Graham, we got out 6 lbs, and was home early we baked pies and cakes in forenoon and sweeped and dusted in afternoon and attended to other duties. We went to Hall's in the evening/</p> <p>Ther. Sunday 31 Wea.</p> <p>George Limebeer of Caledon and sister (Mrs. S. Sheliles) came to Georges last night There was 7 of us went to Church, Mary &amp; I went with G Limbebeer. Ms Nixon, Preached his text was in Cal 4 and 18 Mary when to {Yhos McGlues?} and came home at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ther. Mon. Aug 1, 1898 Wea.</p> <p>We rose this morning and found it very cloudy. I did some sewing for myself, in fore noon, and after dinner we went to Robert's and spent the afternoon. It is lookig like rain. I got my sewing done.</p> <p>Ther. Tuesday 2 wea.</p> <p>I rose and made a fire and put on the wash water, mary and I did the washing in the forenoon, and after dinner I {glazed} and trimmed a hat, mary went to visit at Hall's, to visit James was up in {weuy?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ther. Wed. Aug. 3 1898 Wea.</p> <p>After breakfast, there came on a feautiful shower of rain, I ironed the clothes and Then as it had cleared off I took Mary down to {Pranston?} to spend a few days, I had dnner at {Jim?} Cooneys and tea at {Juo} Mc Cullochs, I got home safe.</p> <p>Ther. Thursday 4 Wea.</p> <p>After we had breakfast the boys and I went to berry patch in forenoon, we got about 4 lbs they are almost done. After dinner I took a rest and then cleaned some straw for hats and did up the berries.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>I rose this morning and attended to the bread, after wehad breakfast, I baked pies and break and buns. And after dinner I swept and dusted scrubbed the {stoop?} and cook house, and did my saturday's work as I expect to be away from {ilegible word}.</p> <p>Ther. Saturday 6 Wea.</p> <p>I rose early this morning and went to Brampton for Mary. Mrs Limebeer and Millie Mc Culoch went with me, I was at {Jno?} Mc Cullocks for diner and tea, We called at Uncle Davids But did not see him. I left the house at - W. b. Mc Culochs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Aug. 7, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Lizzie Graydon came out yesterday from Toronto {so?} George, S.A and Lizzie went to Church, Mary and I went to Cheltenham with Halls, George went with us, Mr Nixon preached his text was Gal V. {7 &amp; 8?} Cloudy like rain</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 8 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this morning and made the fire, and then prepared the breakfast, I attended to the house work. I had no particular work today Mary and I went to Roberts in evening James came up with us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Aug. 9, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After we had breakfast Mary started off on foot to Cheltenham, I attended to the house work in forenoon and after dinner I went with Robert and Aunt Abbie to Mr Blackstocks funeral he is almost a hundred years old, There was not a big crowd at {?} the funeral,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 10 Wea.</span></h3> <p>After breakfast George went up to the station for Willie Graydon, and he brough Mary down from Cheltenham Mary and I went to R. Marshalls threshing Phemia {Groat?} and a Miss Bell was there</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Aug. 11, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Willie Graydon went home last night, the men were working at Wills today, Mary and I wrote home letters today I sent one to John Pringle, Lizzie Graydon went home this evening. Mary and I went to Halls in evening Thunder storm and rain at night {On side of page: Mrs A. B. Henderson was here}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 12 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire and attended to the morning duties, I baked pies and cakes in forennoon and in afternoon I cut out a pair of pants for Lancie, John McCulloch and little girl called in evening Mary went to {G.?} McClures</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Aug. 13, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose this and made the fire. I then attended to the bread, I swept and dusted and scrubbed, I sewed a little while in the evening at Lancies pants, McClures brought Mary home in the evening James came up in the gloming to see if Mary and I would go to Coles</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 14 Wea.</span></h3> <p>The Sabbath of rest George and S.A took the Arnold children home, James came up and we went to Coles for dinner and then came to Union Church in afternoon Mr McKay preached his text was in Mark VIII. 23. 24. &amp; 25 Mary and I went to Roberts in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Aug. 15, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>We rose this morning and after breakfast Mary did some washing and I wrote a letter to Maggie, and drove the horses on the hay, fork unloading some millet, After dinner George S.A. and I went to {?} Clarridges funeral, and Mary went up to Chetlenham to visit, There was a terrible {ground?}. Mr {Clever?} preached from I Peter II and 21</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 16 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I woke this morning to find a terrible storm of wind and rain with thunder and lightning. I attended to the house work in the forenoon and after dinner George. Mrs Limebeer and I went to Brampton I was getting school books for the boys</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Aug. 17, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and made the fire, after breakfast, the boys prepared for school I did the house work, and then went to sewing. I finished Lancies pants and we pulled part of the onions, and I braided them up, everything is to dry for the {want?} of rain</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 18 Wea.</span></h3> <p>We rose this morning again, the boys are off to school. I did some sewing in forenoon and after dinner George S.A. and I went to Brampton to the funeral of Wm McGill. there was a large gathering.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI AUG. 19, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I got up this morning and made the fire, and did some baking in forenoon, after dinner I cut out a pair of pants for George, and sewed some of them, Phemia came down in afternoon and stayed for tea. I went up with her for a little while, I set bread</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 20 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire, and then allen did the bread and buns in the forenoon and after dinner I swept and dusted and scrubbed, we covered some books for the boys Lillie McLean called for a little while</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. AUG. 21, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and prepared the break fast, George S.A. and I went down to Church Mr Nexon preached from Deuteronomy XXXII and 11.12 and 13. George and S.A stayed at LV. Georgedons and I walked home James Me and Earnie Martier was here in evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 22 Wea.</span></h2> <p>We rose and had break-fast the boys went off to school. I finished Georges pants, George and S.A went to Caledon. she is going to stay for a while. After tea the boys and I wheeled some gravel up from the road</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. AUG. 23, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I woke this morning to find it cloudy and thundering some but we got no rain they boys are away to school I went out and fuelled and braided the rest of the onions Mother is not very well I peeled some sweet apples to day. started to fix my black basque over</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 24 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire and attended to the housework, in the fore-noon, after dinner I did a little at my dress, but can't get much time for sewing, as thire is so much to be seen to and gathered in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. AUG. 25, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>After I had made the fore, I prepared breakfast the boys went off to school I attended to the house-work in the forenoon after dinner I was busy cobbling mending Georges boots, we are having cooler weather just now but very dry</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 26 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and made the fire after breakfast the boys went off school. W. Limebeer and I went to Brampton we got a little rain on the way down, I called at Uncle Davids and found them well. Aunt Abbie was here when I came home, she brought the mail, I did some baking</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. AUG. 27, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fore and attended to the bread I did the baking in the forenoon and scrubbed the cookhouse and stoop after dinner I swept and dusted inside, and attended to the duties of the house preparing for the Sabbath I was very busy all day George went to Caledon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 28 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose eary and sent Lance down to Mr Grahams to see if I could get a ride to Church, so I went down and went with them Mr Nixon preached his text was in Hebrews XI. 24 and 25 I stayed at Mr Grahams for dinner George and S.A came home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther MON. AUG. 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and made the fire, the boys went off to school, Mother and I were busy, at the drying of fruit. we were busy peeling and putting apples __ and pears to dry we were at it all day George. S.A. and W. Limebeer went to a harvest home at Astranders</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 30 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast after the boys went to school I went to washing. I had a large washing to do, as I had not washed for quite a while, I ironed quite a lot in evenig and so I felt tired</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED AUG 31, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose again and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast the boys went off to school, and we were busy, again at the fruit drying apples and pears which keeps us busy most of the day. I fixed a pair of shoulder braces for George,</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 Wea.</span></h2> <p>After I had made the fire and we had eaten our breakfast, the boys went off to school, we then peel some more pears to dry and also pressured some which keeps us busy all day. Mrs A.B. Henderson and Mrs H. Wiggins called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. SEPT. 2, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>We are having terrible hot sultry weather first at present it is very warm and dry The boys are away to school we were busy drying and canning fruit today again as the pears will not keep long. it is tiresome work sifting so much James called for a little while this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 3 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and attended to the bread I baked the bread and buns in the forenoon, and pilted some {plunalks} for pies, after dinner I baked pies and cakes and swept up the house, it has been a very hot day Henry Arnott and family came to George's tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. SEPT. 4, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>The Sabbath of rest This is another warm say, we did not get to Church today, the Arnotts were here all day. Jas M called in forenoon. as he had been away for the V.S. as Robert has a sick cow, we have had some very hot day lately,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 5 Wea.</span></h2> <p>This is a holday. Labor Day We rose this morning and as it was very much like rain the boys and I cut the Summer Savory. I then came in and prepared the breakfast, we had a nice shower of rain in forenoon, we pared and prepared some apples to dry W. Limebeer went to Toronto</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. SEPT. 6, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>We rose this morning and Larrie went for the cows while I prepared breakfast we got some more apples ready for drying. the boys are away to School. it is raining again this forenoon commenced about 10.30 I did a little at my dress I do not get much time to sew</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 7 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast George and S.A went to Toronto to the Exhibition we were busy at the apple again today, I just got a little while at my dress, it is cool today after the rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. SEPT. 8, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>Again I rose and {made?} the fire. The boys are off to school I attended to the house work, and canned some plums in the fore-noon, Robert was up at noon. I got a little wool to sew, we peeled some apples to dry in evening George and S.A came home tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 9 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and after we had breakfast I went to my sewing as I wanted to finish it today, but I did not get quite through I have a little to do at {night?}. I set bread tonight and we put some apples today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. SEPT 10, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and made a fire and attended to the bread, I baked pies and bread and buns in the forenoon and swept the floor, after dinner I scrubbed the stoop and cookhouse and finished my dress and did some ironing. I got a letter from Jennie Pringle James brought me a letter from {on the side of page: Mama?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 11 Wea.</span></h2> <p>W.F. Limebeer and {family?} came to Georges last night I got ready and went to church with Roberts folk as I did not expect George to go but he took Limebeers buggy and went down, as I came home with him. This has been a beautiful day. mr Well the babtist minister of Brampton preached 1st Peter 2{I?}, 2</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON. SEPT. 12, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>The boys rose early and went to dig potatoes, as they are ready to dig. I prepared the breakfast, the boys went to school, I trimmed part of the raspberries in the fore-noon, after dinner I got some clay and fixed the hanging basket, in the evening the boys and I dug some potatoes and pulled some beans.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 13 Wea.</span></h2> <p>The boys got up again and went {to?} the potatoes while I prepared breakfast I trimmed some more of the raspberries in the forenoon after dinner mother and I gathered in the rest of the onions, I have got a very sore eye. I got something in it working at the raspberries</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED SEPT. 14, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and found my eye much better it is not much sore alas mother and I are busy preparing the lining for a quilt, and attended to the other work, we are having beautiful weather now, the men are busy at the seeding</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY 15 Wea.</span></h2> <p>The sun came up bright this morning but about 9 o'clock it got cloudy and and the sky became terribly black, we had quite a rain, mother and I put some apples to dry and then we went at the quilt again I've got it in the frames</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. TUES SEPT. 16, 1898 Wea</span></h2> <p>I made quite a mistake here by burning two leaves well it can't be helped now we put some apples to dry and then we went to the quilt, it is a log cabin quilt. Lancie is at home helping George to raise the potatoes, they are not so good a crop this year</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 17 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and attended to the bread, I baked the bread and buns and pies in the forenoon Willie and Maggie went to Georges for dinner, George and Willie went to Krampton in the afternoon I swept and dusted and scrubbed in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN SEPT. 18, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, then George S.A. Willie, Maggie, and I went to church, (Mount Pleasant) is the name of our church, we have 5 miles to go Mr Nixon preached I went down with Willie and Maggie to Roberts in evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 19 Wea</span></h2> <p>Willie was up first he went to Georges for breakfast he then went down to Roberts. they started for home about 10 o'clock, the boys did not go to school in the forenoon George went in afternoon, Lancie was helping to raise the potatoes I went up to see Mrs Henderson</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI TUES. SEPT. 20, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire and attended to the house work, we then went to quilting, and were at it all afternoon, in the evening W. Rainey and Maggie (my sister) and their two boys came. (James and Willie) they drove down this should have been written for Friday</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 21 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and prepared the breakfast, and then went to washing Aunt Abbie called on the way to {Hender} Mrs Henderson is sick again we put a few pears to day and did a little quilting we do not get very much done of it at a time</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. SEPT. 22, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast, I then went up to see how Mrs Henderson is getting along she is not much better I brought the clothes down and ironed them for {Phenia} I was busy all day doing them and our own too it rained all afternoon S.A went to {Chelt} with Mrs Hall</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 23 Wea.</span></h2> <p>Lancie went to school today as they could not work at the potatoes, i had a very busy day as i did up some pears and some plumbs and made some catsup( tomatoes) and I set bread, There is so much to be attended to this time of the year.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT SEPT. 24, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>This is a cloudy day George and S.A and Well graydon went to Caledon to the funeral of {LR}.Thompson. W.{Limehec} went up last night on the train, so we had all the work to do attending to the houses and cattle and pigs besides all my Saturday work. Jas was up at night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 25 Wea.</span></h2> <p>George and S.A came home last night from Caledon. but we did not get down to church as the buggy is not home yet from getting repaired. but the boys and I went to Chelt with Hendersons. we did not have the regular service as it was childrens day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON SEPT. 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose early as the boys had some of their lessons to get but Lancie has to stay home to work at the potato Mother and I were putting some apples to dry in the fore-nooon, and we were quiltiing in the afternoon we do not get much time at it, as there is so much other work to do, we had {on the side of page:a heavy hailstorm today}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 27 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and made the fire and prepared the morning meal. I put on some pumpkins to stew and did some scrubbing Phemia called for me to go and stay with her mother in afternoon and I did so as she had to go for medicine William and Jas {Mellor} and Roberts Thomas came down today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED. SEPT. 28, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>This is our county fair day. William and g Mello went down on the train George, S.A and I went in the buggy. I did not go to the fair ground, I went and stayed with Mrs Hord, we enjoyed ourselved very well, it was late when we got home, we did not go to Brampton till after dinner.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY 29 Wea.</span></h2> <p>The masons are off to work at gas Halls barn this morning, I did the house work and then mother and I finished the quilt and bound it, it will be warm and comfortable it is looking like rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI SEPT. 30, 1898 Wea</span></h2> <p>I rose and prepared the breakfast, the boys are off to school, George and I went down to church this morning as this preparatory service, Roht Elemings got their little baby girl baptized they call her Alley Weir, I was busy after dinner cooking up some plumbes ( Mr Tough preached</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY, OCT. 1 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and attended to the bread I baked in the forenoon, after dinner I swept and scrubbed, and the boys and I did some outside work, Saturday is always a very busy day for me, William stays here at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr Nixon preached from 1st John IV and 32</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. OCT. 2, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>Communion William came home last night with a very sore face it is all swelled up and he is pain from head to foot, George and S.A went down to communion I had to stay and get the dinner as the masons are here I went up to church with Hendersons in after-noon to cheltenham</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 3 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast and got the boys off to school I then went to the washing and after I had finished mother and I wound some garn and went to knitting socks for Willliam, as we want to finish them while he is down</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. OCT. 4, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>This is a wet morning it had rained in the night the boys are off to school I was busy ironing today I had the mens white shirts to starch and iron, and the boys white shirts also so I was quite busy, I then went at the knitting again the men could not work very well today on account of the rain</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 5 Wea.</span></h2> <p>The rain has cleared off and it is warm and pleasant I attended to the housework in the forenoon after dinner in the forenoon after dinner I gathered some flowers for Mrs Henderson, as there is, prayer meeting there tonight it has turned very cool and windy toward evening,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. OCT. 6, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>George, S.A, the boys and I went to prayer meeting Mr Nixon was there and we had such a nice meeting I enjoyed it so much, ( after breakfast I went up to Henderons to pick up some sage Mrs Henderson is keeping better, I was busy knitting in afternoon, there is no school today nor tommorow as it is teachers convention</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 7 Wea.</span></h2> <p>We gathered the tomatoes and I was doing up some of the green ones this morning and we peeled some pears and did them up, The boys went down to see the masons at work, Ernie Martin came up to get me to cut his hair, tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. OCT. 8, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns and pies in forenoon, the masons came up for dinner as they are {through} at Halls, they are going home today, William is going home on the evening train, I swept and dusted in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 9 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and made a fire, and prepared the breakfast George, S.A, and I went to Church Mr Nixon preached from Psalms VII and 15 he told us our duty very plainly George and S.A stayed at W. Graydons. I came home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON. OCT. 10 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I got up and attended to the morning work the boys are off to school We were busy today mending and darning, it is dull like rain Uncle david came up this morning he had dinner at Georges and tea here, it is a good while since he was here last</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 11 Wea.</span></h2> <p>Uncle David stayed with us last night, and had break-fast with us, he then went over to Alloa to see Mrs O'Niel it is wet this forenoon, it came on heavy about noon we moved the little stove and got the men to bring in the cooking stove, I bleached the stove and got things to {day}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED. OCT. 12, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I got up and made the fire and it was comfortable to have the stove in this morning the boys are off to school I scrubbed the floor and the stoop and cookhouse in the forenoon after dinner I polished the teakettle, and we put some apples today and other duties.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. THURSDAY 13 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I made a fire and got the breakfast ready the boys are away to school, I attended to the house work in the fore-noon after dinner I was busy fixing a pettticoat for myself to wear, it is raining this evening, S.A came in for a while as George is away to the school house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. OCT. 14, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>They hired Mr. Marskall the school teacher again for another year, I attended to the house work in fore noon this is Erin fair day and it is very wet miserabble day it is very disagreeable, I was busy trimming a hat for myself this afternooon J Graydon stayed here tonight as it was wet he is working</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 15 WEA.</span></h2> <p>I got up and attended to the bread, Sam went to Georges for breakfast,our old nellie cat came in this morning and she was not long in till she took sick she had got poison, and she died in a few minutes I baked pies and cleaned up the house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. OCT. 16, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>It is brighter this morning George S.A. and I went down to church, I always like to fo if I am well there was not so many out today Mr Nixon preached from Judges VII and 1 James Mr Culloch came up in afternoon for a while I expected Sam and Jannie Graydon would be here</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 17 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire we then had breakfast and then Mother and I put some apples to dry. We have not many apples, as we only get a few fallen ones I was busy, attending to to the duties of the house I had no particular {goob} today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. OCT. 18, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I again rose and made the fire, and got breakfast ready the boys went to school, I attended to the to the work, and then I washed and made up some tomato catsup, and picked over the grapes and made them ready for cooking they are a stove job Dr Robinson dropped dead today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 19 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and attended to the morning work, making the fire and getting the break-fast, the boys went to school I cooked the grapes in the forenoon and after dinner I made a cap for George to go to school, this is Grand Valley fair day it was showering in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. OCT. 20, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose again and made the fire, we then had breakfast J Graydon stayed at Georges last night, he called when he going off to work again. he is working at W. Graydons just now, I was busy making a cap for Lancie this is his birthday he is 13 years old today I did not get Lancies cap finished</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 21 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose again and after I had made the fire, and had done the other duties, I finished Lancies cap after dinner I went over to Georges to help S.A prepare for the threshing it is raining this afternoon this is our thank offering meeting day,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. OCT. 22, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and found it still raining, it is too wet to thresh so the threshers went home I baked a small batch of bread, and we put some apples to dry, we also brought in the potatoes and put them in the cellar, and put of the canned fruit. J.Graydon and men called on their way home</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 23 Wea.</span></h2> <p>We were late in getting up this morning, as I was not feeling just as well as I should be, George went to church alone, the roads are pretty muddy, it is cool and cloudy, we are having dull rainy weather now, not very pleasant.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON.OCT. 24, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose early this morning and made a fire and prepared breakfast. I went over to Georges after breakfast to help at the threshing. It was a dull morning but turned out fine Mrs Limebeer came home from Jaronlo this morning Lancie had to stay home to help at the barn.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 25 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and attended to the house work, and got the boys off to school I trimmed the rest of the raspberries in forenoon after dinner I went to the garden and planted some onions for spring use as we like them early</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>It is raining this morning</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED. OCT. 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>After I had made a fire and prepared the breakfast, and got the boys off to school, we went to drying apples after dinner I brought in all the flowers and got them arranged George went to mill for flour, I set bread tonight for Mr. Bulloch and E Martin</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY 27 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread the boys went off to school I baked the bread and buns in forenoon and atte-nded to the house work in forenoon, the peddler Kerr called this afternoon. I was busy mending</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. OCT. 28, 1989 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and attended to the morning work the boys are off to school I cooked up part of the green tomatoes, and made some chili sauce, and labelled the canned fruit and put it in the cellar and baked some pies I had a very busy day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 29 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire after we had break-fast we went to drying apples, the boys had to help to take up the roots the boys and I filled a straw tick after dinner I then swept the upstairs and aslo down and dusted I cooked the rest of the green tomatoes James was up, he brought me a {Illegible text} from mary</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. OCT. 30, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>This is the anniversary {illegible text} at Cheltenham but we did not get as it is wet and muddy Dr Mc Cray or Colleng were to preach, I always like to go to Church when I am well, Tom Slubbs called to see us in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 31 Wea.</span></h2> <p>It is still cloudy today I prepared the breakfast and got the boys off to -work George stayed home as well as Lancie to help at the roots as they have a good many to do, I washed and scrubbed today, George and S.A went to Chelt to teameeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. NOV. 1 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and attended to the duties of the house in fore noon after dinner I ironed the clothes in afternoon, George went to school, Mrs R {Meliella?} and Mrs W. Mundell called The boys went to the social at Cheltenham with Halles,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 2 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I prepared the breakfast and got George of to school, I then went out and topped mangles and carrots in forenoon After dinner I went down to see Mrs Graham as she has been sick. I also called to see Lillie M'Lear.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. NOV. 3, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I was busy baking bread in forenoon, After dinner I went out again to help with the roots. S.A and Mrs Limebeer was out too for a while it was very windy but not as cold as yesterday forenoon, they have quite a lot to do yet</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 4 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire after breakfast George went to school Lancie is still helping with the roots. I was busy inside in forenoon Willie had to go away with the team today (field as they topped the roots in I was trimming raspberries</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. NOV. 5, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>This is a dark cloudy day with some rain, George and S.A are going to drive to Luther today and so is W. Meendell and {fas?} Mr Culloch, as James time is in at Roberts they all started at noon but there was some heavy rain, The boys went to pull some apples for Phemia. I was {on the side of page: busy with my Saturday work}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 6 Wea.</span></h2> <p>It is colder today I did not get to church today as I would have had to look for a ride with some of the neighbors and it is very muddy, there was quite a bit of snow plow-ing in afternoon Mr &amp; Mrs Iansley were at Georges in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON. NOV. 7 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire, we then had break-fast The boys both went to school, I was busy outside bringing in some apples and bedding the pigs and some other odd jobs. W. Limebeer finish the roots, as it rained too much to get them in saturday after dinner I was trimming apple trees</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 8 Wea.</span></h2> <p>The boys and I went up to Hendersons last night to help Phemia with the apples, she was not at home , The boys are away to school. I am busy pruning trees today again The boys and I went up to Hendersons again they finished the apples</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED. NOV. 9, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>James McCulloch ( my nephew and W. Mundell came back last night, and it is well for them for this has been a wet stormy day, snow and rain it is very disa-greeable, I was doing some mending today, and I started to fix over my dress sleeves</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY 10 Wea.</span></h2> <p>This is another stormy day, they are drawing the cheese away from the factory today, this is the last shipping for this year, it has snowed all day, after dinner I cut out a shirt for W Limebeer and it partly done</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. NOV. 11, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>The snow is quite deep this morning we have to shovel it away from the door and open the paths there is about 4 inches on the levels, but the drifts are much deeper I finished Willies shirt today, I set bread tonight and went over and set some for Mrs Lime</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 12 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and attended to the bread, I baked pies and cakes, and the bread and buns in forenoon, after dinner I scrubbed the flour and the stoop and cook house, George and S.A got home, they are both sick with a cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. NOV. 13, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and prepared the breakfast, I did not get to church as George was not able to go, and the roads are very bad, I went over to Georges in afternoon James came up and he was there too</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 14 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and attended to the morning work the boys went to school I was fixing over my dress, as there is a small party at Hendersons tonight W. Limebeer and I are invited, the party is in honor of G. Henny as he is leaving the cheese factory</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. NOV. 15,1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire. but did not feel very well rested as it was about 3 o'clock when I got to bed, they had a very nice time at the party. we were doing some mending today in afternoon fixing the boys clothes. and drying some apples</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 16 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose again and made the fire and prep-ared the breakfast, we were busy fixing the boys vests I put a new back in Georges and fixed Lancies up too I am kept pretty busy all the time</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. NOV. 17, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>After making a fire and preparing the breakfast, I got the boys off to school, I then fixed my coat which needed some attendance and I trimmed my hat as it did not suit me so that kept me most of the day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 18 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire, and then prepared the breakfast, I had no particular work to do today. I did a little knittind putting a new point in a mit and doing the others house work</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. NOV. 19, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, and other duties, Saturday is always a busy day as there is so many things to be attended to The boys and I dug the beets. I swept and dusted and scrubbed besides many other duties</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 20 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made a fire we then had breakfast George was not able to go to church and so I did not get I have not been down for quite a few Sabbaths. Jennie Marshall was here in the afternoon. James called in evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON. NOV. 21, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I got up and made the fire, and prepared breakfast, The boys are away to school, after I had tidied up the house, I was busy doing some mending, and I made a pair of shoulder braces for myself and they are just fine</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 22 Wea.</span></h2> <p>The boys away to school today again, they attend pretty regular, I attended to the house work, and then I was busy fixing my corset and put the shoulder braces on them, it is very muddy weather, but turning colder tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The ground is frozen hard</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED. NOV. 23, 1898 Wea</span></h2> <p>I rose and attended to the fire and breakfast and the morning work I then hunted up some trimming to trim up a scuff hat, as I have nothing but my good one to wear, I got a nice little hat fixed up there is a prayermeeting at Robert McCulloch</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY 24 Wea.</span></h2> <p>This is Thanksgiving day. there is no school today. there is no preacher at our church today, but there is at the other station at Cheltenham, The boys and I went to prayermeeting last night there was not many there, Mrs nixon was there I was busy all day,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. NOV. 25, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>The boys are away to school again today, I did some house cleaning yesterday when I had the boys to help me. I attended to the housework in fore-noon, after dinner I went to visit Jenie Marshall I got home early as she was going to a party</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 26 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked the bread and buns,and pies and cakes in forenoon, after dinner I swept up but did not scrub any we have had quite a snowstorm today. Robert Mc came up to get me to draw the picture at a {cow}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. NOV. 27, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>It is very cold this morning This is the day of the anniversary services at our church, but we did not get down as George is not well, I always like to go to church when I am well, It seems a long time since I was there.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 28 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning early as i wanted to finish the pencil drawing of the cow for Robert. I blacked the stove and scrubbed the floor in the morning. I did the drawing after dinner Robert came up in the evening he was well pleased with it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. NOV. 29, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and made the fire, and sent Lancie down to Roberts with the drawing as I did not get it finished till late he got back in time for breakfast, I was busy house cleaning today but the days are so short there is not much time I put in a pain of glass</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 30 Wea.</span></h2> <p>After I had the morining work down, and the boys off to school, I washed and prepared some apples to grind as George has the cider mill here, after dinner I went out to grind, but found George and S.A at it too, so I helped them and we got all done</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS, DEC. 1, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, the boys went went to school, Mother and I prepared apples and I made apple butter with the cider, there was not much cider as we had not many apples it is very nice.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 2 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and did the house work and the went down to see Mrs Graham she is not near well, I was there for dinner, and I did some baking for her Aunt Abbie was there too I came up with her, and called there for some mail.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. DEC. 3, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made a fire and then prepared the breakfast, and attended to the house work, I was busy, attended to the Saturday work scrubbing and baking Saturday is always a busy day preparing for the rest of the Sabbath.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 4 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast. S.A and I went to chuch, it is a long time since I was there, Mr Mc Alpin preached as Mr Nixon was laid up with a sore back his text was Rev 21 &amp;4 snow storm in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON. DEC. 5, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire, and found the snow deep, and it is cold we had plenty of snow to shovel, the boys and I, they did not get to school , there is a great deal of snow in the wood yard, I made Lancie a pair of braces in the afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 6 Wea.</span></h2> <p>It is still stormy, the boys did not go to school this morning, but they went after dinner as W.Limebeer went with chopping to the mall, but they came home as there was no school, I was fixing Georges shoulder braces</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED. DEC. 7, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire, and got the breakfast the boys started for school but only went to Henderson as the teacher did not go to school, I faced a pair of mits for George in afternoon, James came up at night to sew his shoe,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY 8 Wea.</span></h2> <p>After I had breakfast the boys went to school but came home again as the teacher sent them home, I made some kindling in forenoon I was busy in afternoon facing Lancies mits</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. DEC. 9, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose this morning and made the fire we did not send the boys to school, the roads are very bad I attended to the house work, in forenoon. Willie Cole, and his daughter Aggie came down, Aggie is going to stay for a few days</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 10 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose early as I intended to go to Brampton today with Cousin Robert, but the roads are blocked with snow, so we did not get I did some baking in forenoon, and fixed Aggies dress collar in afternoon, I scrubbed last night so I did have it to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. DEC. 11, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and prepared the morning meal There is no going to Church today as the road are blocked with snow Jas Hall started to go to Chettercham in the afternoon but had to turn home, James was up in the afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 12 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast the boys did not go to school today The men are opening the roads, it is pretty cold I did no work in particular today I just attended to the house work</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Dec. 13, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>Millie Mebulloch called this morning to tell me Robert was going to Brampton so Oggie and I went with him. Oggie had dinner at cousin John. Mebulloch and I had dinner at his brother Williams. It is very cold today</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday. 14 Wea.</span></h2> <p>We were over at George last night, James was up we had a feed of oysters, but I am not extra fond of them, I did some baking in forenoon and went to cousin Robert in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Dec. 15 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I rose and made a fire after breakfast, the boys went to school I attended to the house work in the forenoon and after dinner I cut out a shirt for Sancie and got it partly made James was up after tea Oggie and the boys and James went over to Georges.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 16 Wea.</span></h2> <p>I made the fire again and the boys went over to the school to prepare for a concert tonight. W.Cole came for Oggie, he thought the concert was last night, so we were so sorry she had to go home, it is a nice evening which makes it pleasant</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sat. Dec. 17, 1898</span></h2> <p>Well we had a fine time last night, W Limebeer drove us over George was not able to go, there was a good program of dialogues, recitations music and singing we enjoyed it very much I did some baking today, Lancie went back to help rid up the school</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18</span></h2> <p>This is a pleasant day. W Limebeer drove L W and I down to Church Mr Nixon preached from Jude. 21st</p> <p>Mr Nixon did not get to Mount Pleasant last Sabbath as he got stuck on the way</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mon. Dec 19, 1898</span></h2> <p>I arose and made a fire and after breakfast the boys went to school I put on the wash-water and did the washing and did some scrubbing it is a dull day, and in the evening started to rain and snow I had to bring in the clothes which was a cold job</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 20</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning yet with some rain the snow has settled quite a bit, but the roads are soft. I am busy today at the ironing, and it keeps me longer as the clothes were very wet James called in evening I wrote a letter to Mary</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wed. Dec 21, 1898</span></h2> <p>I rose and made the fire, I am always the fireman, the boys are off to school. I attended to the house work, and then baked a Christmas cake, and I iced it and trimmed it, I always like to have a small one.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 22</span></h2> <p>This is the last day of school for this term and it is a dull day I baked bread and buns in the forenoon I did not do anything in particular today, as I have the Bronchitis and it is not very pleasant</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Fri. Dec. 23, 1898</span></h2> <p>This is a rough stormy day. I baked bread and buns and pies and cakes for Xmas, there is so many things to do this week, as we are expecting some of the friends down from Grand Valley but we may be disappointed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 24</span></h2> <p>I rose again today and attended to the morning work, I swept upstairs, and down, and scrubbed the floor I was kept very busy all day, L A gave the boys some woolen scarfs for their necks</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sun. Dec. 25, 1898</span></h2> <p>This is Christmas day but it is not to be held till tomorrow we did not get down to Church today. James came up in the forenoon W Limebeer is sick too after James and I went to Union Church and then to W Coles for tea</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 26</span></h3> <p>This is Christmas day for us. Well I got some nice preasants, from Santa Claus, James was up in the forenoon, I tried to make the day pleasant for the boys</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tues. Dec. 27, 1898</span></h2> <p>I rose and made a fire we then had break fast, I attended to the house work, and then I was busy ripping down an old coat, to turn it and make Lance one, as it is a pretty good one</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 28</span></h3> <p>I rose again and after breakfast I attended to the housework and then Mrs Limebeer wanted me to drive her to Brampton, it was 4 degrees below zero, I called at Dr Nobles to get some medicine for George we were late as the roads were bad</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thurs Dec 29 1898</span></h2> <p>I do not feel any the worse of my drive to Brampton, the boys are helping Will to do the chores I am busy cutting out Lancie's coat I got a little sewed on it W Mundell is helping Will this afternoon to get up some wood</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 30</span></h3> <p>I am busy again at Lancies coat but had not a great while to be at it, James came up and took a load of chop to Cheltenham Mrs Limebeer went with him, to stop a while</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>I rose and attended to the bread, I baked in forenoon, and after dinner I scrubbed and cleaned up the house this is the last day of another year, and we are still spared on earth we should be so thank ful for all blessings</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Texts</span></h2> <p>Jany 2nd Mr Nixon preached Text Acts IV &amp; 19, 20, and 21</p> <p>" 9th " Mr Nixon preached Matt XIII &amp; 31, 32 &amp; 33</p> <p>" 16 Mr Oswell preached from Matt XXV &amp; 40</p> <p>" 30 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XIII &amp; 22</p> <p>Feb 6 Mr Nixon preached from First Tim V &amp; 22</p> <p>" 11 Mr Farquherson preached from Hosea XI &amp; 8</p> <p>" 13 Mr Gilray preached from St John 1 &amp; 14</p> <p>" 27 Mr Nixon preached from St John 4 &amp; 35</p> <p>Mar 6 Mr Nixon preached from Luke XIV &amp; 18</p> <p>April 10 Mr Nixon preached from Col &amp; 1 also Acts 1 &amp; 3</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h2> <p>April 17 Mr Nixon preached from St John XVII &amp; 17</p> <p>May 8 Mr Nixon preached from Exodus XV &amp; 23, 24 &amp; 25</p> <p>" 15 Mr Nixon preached from Mark XIII &amp; 23 and 26</p> <p>" 29 Mr Nixon preached from Luke VIII &amp; 18 first clause</p> <p>June 5 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XLVIII and 11</p> <p>" 12 I was at Union Church Mr McKay preached from Joshua XXIV and 15</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Deaths</span></h3> <p>Jan 8 Mrs Jno Armstrong</p> <p>Jan 10 Mrs Jno Henderson</p> <p>Feb 14 Mrs Robt Giffin</p> <p>Mar 27 Miss Annie Graydon</p> <p>April 7 Mrs Malen Silverthorn</p> <p>June 15 W McArthurs baby</p> <p>July 13 Mr Hugh Cameron</p> <p>July 15 Mrs Jos Hutchinson</p> <p>Aug 7 Old Mr Blackstock</p> <p>Aug 10 Mr Jos Snell</p> <p>Aug 13 Mr Jno Clarridge</p> <p>Aug 16 Mr Wm MacGill</p> <p>Oct 18 Dr Robinson</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4b99b0f804c61300fc1f6d7c86878eae.pdf 5d0f0a3962a2122b5d8864c6f0180d3b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Pioneer Exercise Book {Crown drawing near top center of page}{Drawing of quill and book near bottom center of page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d666e983fb38bb647946e5e5e0872eb2.pdf fd0742e4600bee3e4b96002699ba6b55 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1a34b3aa059f1c1c1966c026c229effe.pdf 06790e87dfd5b0c7b09c1dffb7ef276e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1928 Sun Jan 1 Fine but very cold and windy. I went to morning church. was in at Mrs Davidsons for tea. Annie here at night. very high wind. Mon Jan 2. Fine clear and cold but a perfect day. Wellies family and Annie here for dinner. Marjorie is sick so not out. Annie and I at new years Play. {illegible}. Mrs Bales passed away. and Miss {illegible}. Tue Jan 3. Fine and moderate, wonderful weather, called at Mr Bales. Wed Jan 4. Fine and moderately cold. Mrs Davidsons and I in {Toronto?} Thurs Jan 5. Fine but dull and mild. I work for {illegible} to be shortened one dollar at Mrs Fedreys. Marjorie very poorly. Fri Jan 6. Mild and showery in the evening: Annie here at night. we have changed she comes here for week ends.{illegible} in fridays. Sat Jan 7. Fine and mild, {illegible} sloppy. I went to the {illegible} have a lame back and side, shapped the latter, muscular. {illegible} Sun Jan 8. Fine and mild, quiete dull. At morning church. Mrs D and I for a walk. not at evening church. called to see mr Dean and {J. Bowes?}. Mon Jan 9. Fine and mild rather drisly. at Annies. Tue Jan 10. Fine and mild. at the {illegible}. Violet Ray in side and gave me {liniment?}. $1.50. I called Boyles. Wed Jan 11. Fine but very dull and dreary. in at Mrs Davidsons for a while in afternoon. Thurs Jan 12. Fair but dull and damp. at miss Edeys in the evening. Fri Jan 13. Dull and mild, a little rain in the evening in {Toronto?} LY- at Annies she is at Choir Practice. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3ea4a022e317463e1acbcbca198f103a.pdf 1ef4f9c26e83b1b8695eddb221654571 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat Jan 14. Very mild "Black Birds" here in the trees, started to snow then rain in the afternoon terrible slushy. Mr Farley here and put in wall plugs. Three dollars each. two plugs. Annie here at night. Sun Jan 15. Fine and decidedly cold and windy. Bishop Sweeny also Mr {illegible}. of {illegible} out. I was at morning and evening chruch. Lorraine for tea. Mon Jan 16. Fine but was wind, snow and rain late in afternoon. Tue Jan 17. Fine bright day. W. A. annual meeting. help Mr {illegible}. Wed Jan 18. Fine and quite mild I went to see Mary Walsm at 865. Danforth ave. Annie at {illegible} meeting had supper first. Thurs Jan 19. Raw east wind followed by heavy rain in the afternoon. a {illegible} wind and rain in the evening. water high in {illegible} Fri Jan 20. A very high wind and quite cold. Soft Ball girls {illegible}. I did not go. I got a {illegible} 45 a jar, at Annies. Sat Jan 21. Fair and very cold {illegible} the furst this season. Annie here at night. made all clean and dry on pavement. I phoned M Sun Jan 22. Fine bright and quite cold. I was at morning and eve church. out for a walk in afternoon. Mon Jan 23. Fine and moderately cold. I walked out to see Majorie who is poorly. Miss Edey called. she and I at {illegible} the same wardens. elected a perfect {eve?}. Tue Jan 24 Rained most of the day. Then during the night turned much colder. and quite a fall of snow. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c52a9176a03993df83399c86de24d7e5.pdf dce26870888be10774bfc9f69858ab7c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wed Jan 25. Fine but a terrific high wind and cold. phoned Marjorie. Thur Jan 26. Colder two above zero. falling light snow untill noon and cleared with snow and cold. I called to see Miss Mae {illegible}. first wintry looking day of the season about 2 or 3 snow. Fri Jan 27. Fine bright morning and then started to snow in afternoon and continued all evening. Mr Davidson and I to see them curl in eve- Sat Jan 28. Fine and bright but cold I saw Mrs Smellie called in the afternoon Sun Jan 28. Fine but very cold. 10 or 12 below zero. a perfect day and no wind. I went to morning church. for a walk and at eve church. Mon Jan 30. Fine and very cold. 12 or 14 below zero but not so low in Toronto {illegible}. church burned. Mrs Davidson and I called to see Mr Sneilen Tue Jan 31. Fine bright and cold. {illegible }down to John {illegible} for dinner Vemer brought me to N.Toronto home about mine. I called at Mr Halls. odd sleighs and cutters out. but no depth of snow. Wed Feb 1 Fine day but windy and bluesky. Mr Hall buried. I called hair {illegible} at J. Bowes in the evening. cold but nice steady weather a week. Thur Feb 2. Moderately cold. beat, did not see his shadow but bright later on. over to see girls skiing. Called at Mrs Nobles in aft- Fri Feb 3. Milder and thawing in Toronto at Hepp. annie here at night Mr Powsell and Miss Edey called when I was away. Sat Feb 4. Mild and sloppy turned colder at night. Annie at Mr Boyle to dinner. Mr Davidson and I for a walk Sun Feb 5. Fine bright perfect day.{illegible} cold. at morning church. Mr Davidson and I for a walk. I walk to evening church. very cold. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6db767ab181754c4d14b2e1e65f7f983.pdf d8de59b3bfebcf7e9fa59f89597f1386 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Feb 6. Fine bright day quite cold. wentto see them skate. Tue Feb 7. Turning mild. light rain in the afternoon. Mrs Davidson and I called to see Mr {Snieder?}. very slippery at night. Wed Feb 8. Mild with rain and mist. Slippery at first. Jessie Shelly called. Thur Feb 9. Snowing very gently most of the day. Mrs Davidson and I in Toronto, she got a fress. Mrs De Laporte called. Fri Feb 10. Fine bright a perfect day with moderate temperature. I called to see Willie and Mereie and Lucy Bowes. A.{illegible} at night. Sat Feb 11. Fine bright day. perfect. {illegible} S.S sleigh drive. I helped Mrs Davidson to trim {illegible} for {illegible}. Annie has a slight cold. Sun Feb 12. Fine and moderately cold a perfect day, rather icy. I went to morning church. John Book, Verner and George here for tea. Mon Feb 13. Fine bright perfect day. I went to see them skate. Edyely.S.S there. Annie at Annie Hamiltons for lunch. Ruth has mumps. Tue Feb 14. Rained steadily all afternoon and evening. water high in the ditches and icy "Valentines Day". Lorraine and Donald had a Party nineteen girls and boys there. at Boyles in eve- Mrs{illegible} Wed Feb 15. Fair and bright but slippery. like spring weather w.a at Thur Feb 16. Fine bright perfect day. I went to Toronto. Fri Feb 17. Fine and. bright. mild. Miss Edey called. I got two tons <u>Coal.</u> <u>$15.00 per ton</u> . Mrs {illegible} had a hard time getting in as driveway so slippery. Annie here at night. Sat Feb 18. Fine and very much colder. high wind. N.W. Sun Feb 19. Fine but cold . S.W wind. I went to morning church. started to be bluesky in the afternoon. at mr Davidsons to here Radio, Mrs B. {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/409b1e6ad30f5ad28abce8ace4c3d768.pdf 4d7562b2bc3eb29efa65f8bc5b24add0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Feb 20. Very cold and windy. blowing snow. but not much to blow. Tue Feb 21. Fine bright and cold. mean zero. I was at Mrs Smellie for tea. Mrs D. and children at Picnic od "Uncle Tom's Cabin" "Girls Club" social eve at L.B. Wed Feb 22. Fair and milder. I called to see Mr Welsh and at Mrs{Abby's?}. in the afternoon. "Ash Wednesday." Thur Feb 23. Mild and thawing the light snow that came in the night. turning much colder at night. Fri Feb 24. Fine bright and quite cold, a perfect day. in Toronto at S.Hepp Annie here at night. Sat Feb 25. Fine and very cold wind coldest of the snow. 8 or 10 below out here. We were at Mrs Johns "{Bredye?}" four tables. Sun Feb 26. Fine bright and cold. I went to morning church. Mrs Davidson in for a while in the afternoon. I went to eve.church. Mr.Beally preached. Mon Feb 27. Fine bright day. moderately cold. I have a bad cold pains in the <u>face </u> and ears went to <u>Doctors</u> for <u>tablets</u> and cough medicine. $1.50 Tue Feb 28. Fine bright and cold wind. pain in head. bad. Mrs Simpsons & Miss Mandy called. Wed Feb 29. Fine and moderate. I went to see Miss Wilson about the "Club" Willie and Mary called for a few minutes on the way from Toronto. Thur Mar 1st. Fine with high wind but not stormy. my face better but have a head cold. Fri Mar 2. Fine but cold wind. I called at Miss Edeys in the afternoon. Sat Mar 3. Fine bright perfect day but cold wind. {illegible} and Jessie here to spend the evening. Sun Mar 4. Bluesky and soft snow about noon then turning colder with high wind. I went to morning church. stranger in the eve {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4fc4e9af9a0a4e57715bd11b97b69aa.pdf a622426e074818cce15d658fb552e5ab Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Mar 5. Fine and moderatelt cold. strong wind. Mrs Davidso and I at the Lady. {illegible}. $45. 20 tables. Donald has mumps. Tue Mar 6. Fine and milder had the "girls Club" fifteen in all twelve gitls and three ladies. a perfect night. A. came for night. Wed Mar 7. A little fall of soft snow last night then turned colder in afternoon, not so icy now. J. Thur Mar 8. Fine bright and quite cold. I went with Miss Edey to Toronto Mr Delaporte out. we had tea at Mrs Mr Donalds. home mine. Fri Mar 9. A very stormy day. about 4 inches of snow with high wind quite rough. first real storm of the season. Willie brought {illegible} to Annies. Sat Mar 10. Fine bright day Mr{illegible} here in the evening. Annie up at Meda's in eve. Sun Mar 11. Fine and quite mild. snow melting. I went to morning church. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk in afternoon I went to Drs in eve tablets and cough medicne $1.50 Mon Mar 12. Fine and very mild. black birds here. I went to see Meda {illegible} in the afternoon. {water?} {illegible} quickly but not over. Tue Mar 13. Mild and started to rain heavely about four o'clock: and water over the road in the evening, I wore rubber boots out. Wed Mar 14. Fair and much colder water {illegible} off and frozen clean. Thur Mar 15. Fine and quite cold. all frozen. called to see J.Bowes. Fri Mar 16. Fine and bright, a perfect day. I was in Toronto. Hepp. Sat Mar 17. Fine and moderately cold. Annie at Hockey match at Unionville on friday eve. pavement dry and, clean most places. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1704a8652db8009df97c472eca780b0f.pdf 2a3dd837535f536bbcef5569f7c4fa1f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sun Mar 18. Fine but cold N.E wind. I was at morning church. MrsD. and I for a short walk. a little bluesky in eve. I called at Miss Edeys. Mon Mar 19. Fine day. milder. I called at Mr Smellie. Mrs R. Simpson called. cleaned {illegible} Tue Mar 20. Fine and bright. my cold and face still miserable. Wed Mar 21. Fine and milder. wild geese coming sown. Robins here. Annie and I in Toronto met {Liggis?} I got a coat but returned it. Thur Mar 22. Fine bright day first out without {illegible}. went with Mrs Davidson to Miss Barkers. Fri Mar 23. A fine bright day. I was in Toronto at Hepp. Annie here at night. Sat Mar 24. <u>Thunder 4. AM.</u> Very, very, warm and bright, unseasonable. at Bridge at Mrs Breakey's. 2:30. home shorty after see Annie at Medas. Sun Mar 25. Raining gently from the east. and cloudy all day. at morning church. for a walk with Mrs Davidson, at evening church it is very damp and misty. Mon Mar 26. Dull and damp quite mild. came a thunder storm early in the evening, lights out. rained part of night then turned stormy and colder. cleaned <u>clothes closets Drawers</u>. Mr Bakers called with syrup. 1.15 per half gallon. I called at Mr Rieh Simpsons in afternoon with syrup. Tue Mar 27. Strong winds and light snow. very cold. at social Mrs {illegible}. Wed Mar 28. Fine but cold. n.w. wind. I aired <u>furs</u>. cleaned cellar headway steps Thur Mar 29. Fine bright. perfect day. <u>cleaned {illegible}</u> shelves. in cellar in the afternoon went to Toronto to see Mrs Mason and Mrs {Jeasdale?} Fri Mar 30. Snowing and blowing from the east all day. Annie here at night. did a little cleaning in cellar. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4a6cb1763a866a6149ef1347a867285.pdf adbf6dbb719a808f5dc585a892ad277c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat Mar 31. Fine but cold wind. Annie went to {illegible} for the week end. Lorraine here with me at night. {Wore?} blue hat to Miss Barkes to be remodelled. Sun Apr 1. Fine bright a little milder. I went to morning church. out to Willies for a while in the afternoon. and at evening church. Mon Apr 2. Fine bright perfect day. cleaned beds.{illegible} and all the windoews upstairs. Annie came home and here for the night. Tue Apr 3. A shower then cleared and quite warm. I borrowed Mrs D. electric cleaner and did carpets upstairs. thunder storm 12.PM Wed Apr 4. Fine bright and quite warm. finished cleaning upstairs and halls all done up there. cleaned back kitchen cupboard. Thur Apr 5. Fine and quite warm. I cleaned middle part of cellar all done but some in cellar kitchens uncovered {illegible}. E.sale. shower in a.m Fri Apr 6. Good Friday. I went to service it was very warm a record breaker for the season. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk. Sat Apr 7. Mild then started to rain at noon and continued a heavy rain all afternoon. we were at Welsh's for dinner. M.Boyle drove us down and came for us. Sun Apr 8. Turned very cold and bluesky. a great change after the past week. which was unusually mild. I went to Easter Service. Kylie Liggie and children also Annie for tea. I went to {illegible} church in the evening. children remained so I went to Annies. fur coat on in eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1c528cbd8904af8c0eec08147cf0f6ad.pdf ed3d124a20a4e2aa75118783dc601de6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Apr 9. Fine and quite cold and windy, freezing. I cleaned {illegible} Tue Apr 10. Fine and a little milder. Wed Apr 11. Fine and moderately cold. I finished cleaning cellar kitchen so all is done down there. at Annie for tea she had. Boyles. Welsh's and Meda. Thur Apr 12. Milder and fine. I cleaned. Store rooms over the shed. {illegible} and children came so remained for tea. Annie {teaching?} Fri Apr 13. Fine and much colder again. I went to Toronto at. Annie here at night. Liggie and children went home. Sat Apr 14. Snowing early and then turned to rain and rained heavily untill about three .o'clock Sun Apr 15. FIne and very cold wind. I went to morning and eve- church. wore my fur coat. Mrs Smellie called in the afternoon. Mrs Davidson and I for a little walk after. freezing at night. Mon Apr 16. Fine and moderately cold. washed for cleaning. double rooms. cleaned windows and pictures. curtains were washed last fall. Tue Apr 17. Fine and bright. I cleaned double rooms. had Mrs Davidsons Electric cleaner. called to see Miss Kelly last eve. Wed Apr 18. Fine and rather cold with frosts at night. I went to Toronto. Annie with me for a while untill I got a coat twenty five dollars. went to see W.{illegible}. Thur Apr 19. A thunder storm in the night. then turned very cold and a terrific wind. Waller {illegible} put new leathers on the pump. fifty cents. Mrs D cleaning parlor https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/be702b196800658e34d8bc1aa44e19e8.pdf 22ce370d6acab78b001cbb23b0900a23 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Apr 30. Light rain early. then {squawls?} all day. finished shed. a very high wind. most every person seeding. some {illegible} before. Tue May 1. A fine bright day. and moderately warm. I went to Toronto. H. put in lettuce, onions and peas. ground works {illegible}. up at Mrs Wiltsheres for lettuce in eve. Wed May 2. Fine and quite warm. dug around shrubs. went to cemetry in evening and called on Mrs Noble. went for little drive {Langstaff?}. Thur May 3. Rather dull and misty at first. cleared and very warm. I cleaned east {illegible} no fire in little stove. Fri May 4. Fine and very warm an extreme change. I cleaned north {illegible}. Mrs Neil Mrs Donald called. I was at Annies as {illegible} and Jessie in for cards. Sat May 5. Very warm untill noon a shower then cleared and quite cool. no fire needed as house still warm. Annies Recital 3.P.M. {illegible} and children remained so I was there. Sun May 6. Fine bright day. quite cool but pleasant. I was at church. lighted fire in {illegible} afternoon. Annie here at night. Mon May 7. Fine and bright. varnished chairs. painted south {illegible} at Annies. Tue May 8. Fine and warmer. Varnished Coal Oil stove. went to Mrs Fees. the girls Club entertained the mothers. Wed May 9. Fine and warm a perfect day. I went to Mr Charllons funeral. called at {illegible} but she was out. Thur May 10. Fine and bright. got lawn mower fixed 75 cts but had to go back. cut grass first {illegible}. no fire for a couple of days. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a3895918731f4876a69c365d0f5afa94.pdf e3bee008a9a2f6fb8aef15d4fba43790 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fri May 11. A light {squawl?} of rain quite warm and then colder in the afternoon afternoon. I called on Miss Mundey. called to pay Mr Cart $1.00 for having {grave?}. Sat May 12. Fine but very cold and windy. I went to Mr Balls at Home and Clara came to spend Sunday. at United Church. and went to the Cemetry in afternoon. Frank and Mrs. Sun May 13. Teasdale for tea. fine but very cold. I had to light a {illegible}. Sun May 13. little fire in furnace, on Saturday, latest it ever was bright. Mon May 14 Fine bright and warmer furnace out. Clara left. {Mirnie?} came in the morning and remained. Tue May 15. Fine and warm a perfect day. Jack called for his mother and left at mine a.m. I have a terrible cold in my head. put in beans. and more peas. Wed May 16. Fair and milder then shower in evening. Thur May 17. Dull and misty but little rain. Mrs D. and I took a walk to {illegible}. got some pansies. cut some grass. Fri May 18. Fine but very sultry. I went to Toronto. Hepp finished cutting grass. in the evening. Annie here all week. made change to week about. Sat May 19. Showers early the morning then sultry and very damp all day. {illegible} no we went to Miss Booker to a {illegible} went with Welsh girls. five tables. no fire. I went to Annies. houses feel damp. Sun May 20. Fine bright and quite warm. at morning church. and eve church. Mon May 21. Fine day. and warmer. special {illegible} meeting. look double window out. Tue May 22. FIne and mild. I went to Toronto dress at Leah shop $0.95. weigh 134. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eb47305270c0f21468b0394b825f9f23.pdf 02bac5fed9694935fb86a5d1df9b139a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wed May 23. Fine and moderately warm. Mac Rimon for tea. Annie remained at Liggies over at night. Lorraine here. Thur May 24. Fine bright day. perfect holiday. I went to Annies at night. Mrs Davidson and I at cemetry. fire works. Fri May 25. Fine bright perfect day. in Toronto lunch and H- Sat May 26. Dull and damp but only sprinkles. I went to John Books. and for a drive in the afternoon. fire on some afternoons. Sun May 27. Fine but quite cold and dull. at Church. for a drive to near Oshawa. and to Old Mill for tea. Mon May 28. Dull and cold. I came home at noon. cut grass. Nelson S trimmed evergreens in the evening. 50 cents but gave $1.00. Annie here at night <u>fire</u> lighted. Tue May 29. Fine and a little warmer. I went to Wellie for a while in the afternoon. up at Mrs Wellshires for {illegible}. no fire. Wed May 30. Fine and bright. put on screen door. battery. called at Mrs {illegible} Mrs Bollins and Mrs Welcock but not in. Thur May 31. Fine day I was in Toronto called at W. Books. called at Miss Edeys in the evening. Fri June 1. A beautiful day. bright and moderately warm. E. moved. Sat June 2. Fine bright but much colder and windy. up at Mrs W for Onions in evenig. put in some plants very dry. grass not growing. no fire since monday. {illegible} Harrison here cleaned stove and furnace pipes put all up but pipes in cellar. put them over shed. at Annies at night. no rain for weeks. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/08c84354678259c5d09d0a686ca8e225.pdf a2b0236404de632bc9870d052405124f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sun June 3. Fine bright but cold. a slight frost. but not that much harm. I went to church. morning and evening. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk. some of beans frozen. Mon June 4. Fine with. dull east window. washed one {illegible}. Mrs D. {illegible} {illegible}. a little fire. last of season. Tue June 5. Fine but dull and threatening. showery by four o'clock. Mrs Street brought two tons of coal $14.75 per ton $29.00 there is three tons in bin he says also pile in cellar. finw did not cut lawn up. Wed June 6. Raining very gently all day. first for weeks did a great deal of good as ground was cracking. But rather late for pastures. {illegible} badly in need cleaned stove. well. Thur June 7. Fine bright and clear warmer. I was in Toronto.H. so nice and warm I varnished kitchen when I came home. Oil cloth, dryed nicely. Mrs Smellie here in evening just as I finished. Fri Jun 8. Fine bright day. perfect day. Annie at {illegible} Rec- Sat June 9. Fine but turning colder with high wind. Annie at her Aunt Liggies birthday party. I went there at night. Sun June 10. Fine bright day but cool. I was at morning and eve Church. Mrs D. and I for a walk. Annie here at night. Mon June 11. Fine and quite cool. meeting at Rink for field day. first lettuce. Tue June 12. Fine and moderately {illegible} perfect day in Toronto got a mary dress $14.95 ordered. Drive starting for Parish Hall. Wed June 13. Very, very sultry. and came a bad storm about 4. P.M. Mrs James. Agnes and Annie. Ladies {illegible} at Mrs James. 28 in all. A house furnished pantry $96.- https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/879c4304ca7eb1ffbedaa46bfdac9108.pdf 6fdc41b348a5a7c3e771850306cbc30a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thur June 14. Fine bright perfect day. I was in Toronto lunch and H. home about 7.30. Fri June 15. Fine bright and quite cool. perfect day. Annie and I for a motor ride to {Peterboro} about 200 miles. home at a quarter to eight. Sat June 16. Fine bright day. perfect day. I went to Jennie {illegible} for a drive in the evening. Sun June 17. Fine bright but very cool. at morning church at Rosedale. {illegible} and to hear Rer Newlon Powell in the eve. Jennie had .Book Baldwin and Mr and Mrs {Tebby?} for lunch. Mon June 18. Dull east wind warmer. I came home about 10.30. went to Mr Reamans funerale at 2.30. a light shower in eve. Tue June 19. Fine bright day. warmer. washed last {illegible} Blanket. called at Miss Welsons in eve. Wed June 20. Fine day. Annie in Toronto met L. not teaching as Ruth measels. Thur June 21. A shower then cleared. Mrs Bollins and Mrs Wilcock called Wed Fri June 22. Dull with light shower in afternoon. a heavy storm in Toronto in afternoon then clear and bright. I went to Toronto. for lunch and at Lowe's then for a walk. foggy in the evening. A- and I for a little drive up yonge street with Welsh girls. Sat June 23. A heavy shower in the morning. then very damp and misty all afternoon with showery we. I went to H. {illegible}. A. T. girl club tea and sale of work. pured tea made $.187. cleaned. Annies here at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e85b592aa5a36853a4f78b74e467bc31.pdf b90c1aa70a21e9c3ace250a511a8c7b9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sun June 24. Clearing and brighter has been damp and dripping for several days. I went to morning church. for a short walk and to evening church. Mon June 25. Fine and moderately warm. Donald for tea his people at Mrs MC. Tue June 26. Fine and warm followed by showers. a great growth this week Wed June 27. Fine and moderately warm. I was in Toronto home grown berries 30 cents a box. P. has measels. Thur June 28. Fine and moderately warm. put oilcloth on cellar floor. Fri June 29. Dull and threatening all day then heavy rain in evening and most of night. Sat June 30. Fine bright and clear. warm a perfect day. Miss Mae.{illegible} here for tea. I in evening. Annie out at Mrs youngs for pic.nic. at Annies. Sun July 1. Fine and gentle warm I went to morning church. Mr Baker at United? came a thunder storm in the evening not out. Mon July 2. Fine but very, very warm. Field Day. fairly good crowd. Tue July 3. A thunder storm about noon and another about 3.P.M very heavy and terrific rain, bad in the city. for drive with Felicia & Verne Wed July 4. Fine and quite warm. Annie at Liggies. M. has measels {illegible} Thur July 5. Fine and quite warm. Mrs D. and I down to see children to see children swimming. strawberries 25 ct at Mrs Summers. Fri July 6. Fine and cooler. I was in Toronto for a while white dress $4.95 at Leah Shop. Sat July 7. Fine but very, very warm. berries 20 cts Mrs Simp{illegible} and 25 Mrs Summers. Annie went to Liggies. I did not care to go. so slept with L as it was like a storm. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/453e08dc04020bc3fbe644ec63e93ad3.pdf dec12bd233d29981b73a80a5a1939a4b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sun July 8. Fine but extremely warm at morning church. and for a short walk in eve. hottest day of season ever 90 Mon July 9. A warm sultry day. thunder storm about six P.M. so Annie did not come home. T. called in evening. Lorraine stayed here. Tue July 10. Fine clear and moderately warm. I went to Toronto. at the Island. and had lunch and tea down town. Annie came home and brought children. Wed July 11. Fine bright and warm, a perfect day. United S.S pic.nic at Elm Park. Woodbridge. I called to seeMrs Smellie. Thur July 12. Fine bright and warm but not extreme. a perfect 12 {illegible}.. Mrs Davidson and children in Toronto. I went to N.T. in the evening took white dress back to be fixed. called to see D and Mr Delaporte. children went home Fri July 13. Dull and cool, we were at Liggies for lunch. also the Boyle family. Started to rain gently as we came home. then about 8. P.M. rained heavily and continued most of the night. I weigh 135- A.B- weight 137. Sat July 14. Fine but very wet and damp. Liggie and children came to Annies. last strawberries. Mrs G. {Bryant} died. Sun July 15. Fine at first. I went to church for a walk in afternoon Liggie and children went home. came heavy rain in evening Mon July 16. Fine and moderately warm. I made {illegible} white slip. Tue July 17. Very, very warm. I went to Mrs Bryants funeral. uo at the Cemetry in the evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/336b4364a9e9f0e606c3fb21829641c1.pdf 5da8682b14f883e0e3baec876f18f377 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wed July 18. Fine and warm. Annie. Wylie. Liggie and children motored north to Huntsville. first day. Donald. stayed with me. beans ready. Thur July 19. Fine and moderately warm. I went to Toronto at {Hanlans Pr?} ,dinner and tea in Toronto. rode up with Marguerute and her mother. east wind. Fri July 20. Rained heavily last night and this a.m. cleared about noon. green peas for dinner bad hay weather. Sat July 21. Fine and cool east wind. J.Bowes gave me a box of currants. Mary Walsm came to Thornhill. M.Walsm came to Thornhill. Raspberries at Mr Simpkins 20 cents they are 35 in Toronto. Sun July 22. Rained most of night gently from east. continued all morning could not go to church. Cleared about 5 P.M. Mrs Davidson went to church with me in eve. Mon July 23. Fine bright and moderately warm. Annie and Wylies came home at noon. walked to Willies in eve, they have no hay in. Tue July 24. Fine and quite warm. called at Mrs Smellies in the afternoon they took me to see Thomas Poole in the evening. Wed July 25. Very warm. got a basket of cherries at Mrs Sniders 40 cents and Mrs Kane brought me a basket tuesday a.m. before I was home. made wine, 5lbs sugar 35 cents to a small basket. Thur July 26. Fine and moderately warm got basket cherries from Mrs Snider 40, went for a drive to Unionville with Boyle girls. Liggie out for the night. a thunderstorm in the night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1818e88dc90b0646ba4eedf11827a7d7.pdf 1ec3cb3f898071f934ac7142c8cbb285 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fri July 27. Fine after a early shower. I went to Parry Sound {five?} to {illegible} N.smellie took me to R.Hill fare $.8 arribed at 3.10 P.M. {illegible} in eve. Sat July 28. Dull with east wind very cool. after rain in night. Sun July 29. Fine and quite cold. at morning church over to see Wylie and A called at Wellies. Charles apartment in the afternoon. Harry {illegible}. Mon July 30. Fine and cool. Jack took us for a long drive. Tue July 31. Fine untill midnight a heavy thunder storm rained most of the night. Mrs Charlie Apelle called. Wed Aug 1. A beutiful day. Regatta. Jack took us down. H.{illegible} buried. Annie and the {Barletons?} went {illegible} Jacksons {Pr?}. Thur Aug 2. Fair until afternoon a heavy storm. Fri Aug 3. Showery most of the day. I left at 15 to 1. P.M. a terrific storm in Toronto. {illegible} and rain. very hot. Sat Aug 4. Fine but extremely hot. humidity great. I went to see Wellie Book home at noon. cutgrass and marked then Floyd Davie cut and finished it. 50 cents. picked 2 boxes berries. rained in the night. Lorraine here Sun Aug 5. Dull with extreme humidity, occasional showers. I went to morning church. Miss Mac Rimmon for tea I went up for my coat which I left in church. E.{illegible}. Mon Aug 6. Dull and damp east wind. I cut grass over again. washed dc "Civic Holiday" for a walk in the eve. called to see M.Welson. Tue Aug 7. Fine bright and clearing. I went to Jacksons Pt. 2. P.M. arrived about 4. P.M. $20 per week at Lake view House. first <u>clear</u> <u>weathe</u>r for weeks it has been continued rain and much hay wasted grain badly down, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/66809648acd0b74a3edeff31ba8b4323.pdf 97f622e5dfe410c5b6b2ef51d31b2ba0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wed Aug 8. Fine bright and {clear?} perfect day. and complete change in weather after rain for weeks. Thur Aug 9. Fine bright and warmer. Fri Aug 10. Fine and very warm. {illegible} bad. a little shower. in night and turned cooler. Weiner Roast, Sat Aug 11. Fine and colder. very high wind and water rough, we all walaked to Sutton in the morning. Sun Aug 12. Fine bright and quite warm, a perfect day. Wylie took us for a short drive in the a.m. and a long drive in the afternoon to Beaverton {illegible} at. United Church Service in the eve. Mon Aug 13. Fine and quite warm a perfect day. Tue Aug 14. Fine and warm came home on the 2. P.M. car, Lorraine with me. Mrs D, mother went out to stay. Wed Aug 15. Fine and very warm. cut and clipped grass. did a little washing and cleaned {illegible} A. came home here at night. Thur Aug 16. Fine very wrm and sultry. T. in evening. Fri Aug 17. Fine but gentle warm. I called to invite Mr and Mrs Delaport. Sat Aug 18. Fine and quite cool. Sale of cooking on Mr Francis lawn I got cake and tarts. Mr and Mrs Delaporte and Miss Edey for tea. T. in eve. Annie at {illegible} {Jea?} for {illegible} Sun Aug 19. Fine and moderately warm a perfect day. I went to morning church. John. Felicia and Verne for tea. went dor a drive in the evening.T. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/27e7907c9137af02ade47f692c11e41c.pdf e0740c55cabc801d446f80704d7ffd2a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Aug 20. Fine and moderately warm. cut grass. washed. Mrs Davidson and children went on their holiday. Wedding in United Ch. Pauline Billesman and Mr Bowie. Tue Aug 21. Fine and moderately warm at first a light shower in after. first since about Aug 5th Civic holiday. Wed Aug 22. Fine and cooler. Annie and I in Toronto. she went to A.Hamiltons for tea. I came home early. got cucumbers at Mr {Wiltshires?}. at Annies for night. Thur Aug 23. Fine and moderately warm. I made sweet cucumber Pickles. Fri Aug 24. Cool east wind rained for a couple hours about noon then cleared and bright and cool. Mrs Mason. Mr Hamilton and Annie at Annies for tea. {illegible} Mrs D. supper. Sat Aug 25. Fine bright, perfect day. cool. Mrs Davidson came home about noon. {illegible} show in the Rink. did not have a {illegible} this year. Sun Aug 26. Beautiful day. bright and clear. at morning church. for a walk in afternoon. the children came to Annies. T. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d924c7284c0ba29b904dd51dc56a9e14.pdf 3db4625b73316260c6644816894d1131 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fri Aug 31. Fine day. quite cool. took Liggie down town for lunch. her Birthday. got our {illegible}. $5. Annie and I came home in the evening. Sat Sept 1. Fine and quite cool. raked hay and burnt some. Liggie and children for tea. tomatoes 30 cents at N.S. T. Annie at tea at Mrs James. Sun Sept 2. Dull and threatening. a little shower at noon. I went to Church a supply so Mr Noble not back. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk. {illegible}. Mon Sept 3. Dull with occasional showers. "Labor Day" Wylie took Liggie and children home.I was home all day. Agnes and Miss {illegible} at Annies for a game of cards in eve. Tue Sept 4. Fine and very cool but beutiful day. I went to {illegible} at 1.30 and home about 11. P.M. remained at Annies. Wed Sept 5. <u>white frost</u> Fine bright and very cool for swim all taken out of the water. I made a little {illegible}. the water was {illegible}1 degrees and got colder {illegible} last in. T. Annies here at night. Thur Sept 6. Fine bright day. slightly warmer. Mrs Davidson at {illegible} I aired quills pillows etc, called at Mrs Nobles in eve. Fri Sept 7. Fine day. bright and warmer. called at Miss Edeys in eve. Sat Sept 8. Fine bright and quite warm. swim at {illegible}- closing day. Sun Sept 9. Fine bright and clear. at morning church Mrs Noble home after four week absence. company for tea. not out in the eve. Mon Sept 10. Very, very warm and sultry. I went to {Dentret?} looked over and cleaned $1.- called to see Mr Thomson {illegible} for fur coat. $100 or by supplying {illegible}. $85, came thunder storm in eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82ac095028b2d47cd2fedcbb6c4f6a40.pdf 95ac8b4a423fb3b593358692ffd76438 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tue Sept 11. Fair at first and sultry. a thunder storm about 4. P.M. I cleaned spare room. and cleaned all upstairs windows. washed curtains {illegible}. Wed Sept 12. Cleaned two north rooms. put up clean curtains, beat E.room feather bed. very sultry. Annie at Corn Roast at A.Roystons in eve. I went there for the night. took bed cover off not washed. Thur Sept 13. Fine and cooler. cleaned attic. Mrs D. helped me. furnished the upstairs hall. so all done up there. made Crabapple jelly. boiled apple Wed. WE-T Fri Sept 14. Fine bright and clear. I went to Miss Welsons Bridge young man Dick Heiner killed in evening. I got a basket of green Gage Plumbs 25cts at Mr Bayles. Sat Sept 15. A thunder storm in night. clearing and bright day. I went to Mr Nobles in the evening to get Birth and marriage certificates for Mrs Lane in Yorkton, caller in the eve. Mrs Davidson brought me a basket of blue Plumbs. T. Sun Sept 16. Fine bright and warm a perfect day. no need of a coat, I was at morning church. for a walk with Mrs D. in afternoon not out in eve.T. Mon Sept 17. Fine bright and warm. Mrs D. and I at R.{Hiners?} funeral. made blue Plumb jam. Mr Davidson gave me a basket. Tue Sept 18. Fine bright a perfect day. I went to Toronto. called at W.Cooks, and at Dr Campbells. eyes tested no change in glasses but eyes have a tired look more like from general health. Tue Sept 18. I got a basket of Peaches 85 cents. did them up in evening https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ec247d60e3fe8b1d7bc2dd61b01df9a4.pdf 9d80bef3c736f2d4ac87ee3c8155ba6f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wed Sept 19. Fine day but raw east wind. I cleaned<u> back</u> <u>kitchen</u>, and picked a few apples. took Miss Edey a large basket. and Mrs D. got two small ones for her mother. Mrs Smellie callled, Thur Sept 20. Rained heavily early. then warm and showery most of day. Fri Sept 21. Fine bright and warm. S.W wind. sun crossing line. I cleaned outside of windows down stairs, <u>cleaned</u> <u>cellar</u> and cleaned out furnace. Mrs D and I called to ask Mr {illegible}. Sat Sept 22. Fine bright and cooler but a perfect day. I went to Toronto in the morning to see W.Cook about depositing money of the Grange Ave mortgage. Tom and Jennie Speight also Miss Speight for tea, first <u>fire</u>. Sun Sept 23. Fine bright and quite cool but perfect day. at morning church for a walk with Mrs D. started for church but met company. Mon Sept 24. Fine day. bright and sunny, cleared <u>Parlor</u> and <u>Dining Room</u> had Mrs D. Electric cleaner. picked a few apples. quite a frost. Tue Sept 25. Fair but dull and rather cold. cleaned <u>kitchen</u> and cleaned <u>stove</u>. all finished <u>house</u> cleaning. W.{Martin?} finished picking apples. 50 cents but gave him 75bcents, T. Wed Sept 26. Fair but dull and cool untill a light shower in eve. I took flowers up but did not remain to decorate. Annie here at night. Thur Sept 27. Dull and rather cold. with a few squawls. Mrs D. Annie and I at Thanksgiving service. not many out $30. I was at Annies Mr Robins of Markham preached. Fri Sept 28. Fine and brighter, I finished up shed. Mrs Hunt got a box of apples $1.00. T. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7d03e8f6ebab29658015fe081fd5cd47.pdf dd3eb985dea06e4b6ee0a274aee3d09b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat Sept 29. Fine bright but rather cool. went to Toronto. at Victoria and remained down for supper. fine all week untill today. away. Sun Sept 30. Dull and rather cold. at morning service. Mr Noble preached. for a walk with Mrs D. at evening church. Arch Deac.Davids preached in evening T. H.Hooper much worse. Mon Oct 1. Fine bright and warmer. I was at a tea at Mrs Nobles. Mr Thompson called to fit my coat. Tue Oct 2. Dull and showery. most of day. Mr D. and I up to ask for Mr Ashby. I cleaned silver. Wed Oct 3. Fine bright and quite warm. Annie and I in Toronto got a pie knife for Jack Appelle. $1.50 at Ellis. at Miss Edeys. Miss e. called in afternoon in eve. Thur Oct 4. Fair but very warm and sultry. covered {illegible}. Teachers Convention. Annie here at night. Fri Oct 5. Rained until noon then showery. quite warm and very damp. The Apelles called just in a few minutes. Sat oct 6. Fine and bright moderately cold. I went to Weston on <s>2.25</s> about two hours going. for a walk in evening. Sun Oct 7. Fine and bright but colder, a perfect day. At morning and evening church. Mon Oct 8. Fine and much, a heavy frost. ice first of season. George and Clara brought me home about 2.30. Annie here. Tue Oct 9. Fine and much warmer a little fire in evening. Wed Oct 10. Fine bright and moderately warm. in Toronto at Hepp- in the afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14df74a17a1159e01c3620958920a27f.pdf ca76a1a19b1e5d69b63941b30d9f0dca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thur Oct 11. Fine and extremely warm. 82 no need of fire Mr Thomson brought my fur coat $85.00, Annie here for tea, Herb Hooper passed away about 7.30. Fri Oct 12. Fine and very mild but damp. Mrs D. and I called at Mrs Hooper in afternoon. Sat Oct 13. Raining in the morning and most of last night then cleared but cool and damp. H.Hooper buried in afternoon. Sun Oct 14. Fine and bright a perfect day. at morning church. out for a walk. company for tea. Sun Oct 15. Fine and mild. foggy in the evening. Annie. Mrs D. and I at the {illegible} and Davee at the Golf Club. a big crowd. called at Mr Collins for Toronto tomato mustard. Mon Oct 16. Raining. gently in the evening. and a very damp air but mild. rained heavily in night. Tue Oct 17. Fine at first. very damp and warm. showery in eve. in Toroto at Hepp- Mr H. connected pipes. {illegible} of {illegible} Wed Oct 18. Raining most of morning then foggy. Carleton girls out. Thur Oct 19. <u>g.cook.afternoon</u> Dull and misty but showery early in eve then cleared about 7. PM. Mrs D. and I went to see Pick- Wick at the empire with the Boyles, tickets $1.00. home at 12. PM. no need of fire a couple of days. Fri Oct 20. Fair and bright. quite cool. Mr Davidson put in <u>Window</u>. I went to {illegible}. apron & cap 75 cents Mr D. started to pick apples. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/609da6e5844726ffdb949bfa06a7ae24.pdf 387d6580d2164022afd916210a5d6593 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sun Oct 21. Fine bright perfect day. I went to morning church. "Children's Service." Mrs D and I for a walk then she and I went to Willowdale to hear {illegible} Mr McDonald in eve. Annie here. the children went home. Mon Oct 22. Fair with exception of night.put in <u>double</u> <u>door</u>, Apples to F {Bruce?} Tue Oct 23. Fair but damp. I called at Miss Edeys in afternoon. Wed Oct 24. A light shower in the morning, then clear and bright I <s>Miss Simp Toronto at H-</s> Annie went down early. Thur Oct 25. $1.00 for Carnatons g.g.c. A light shower then clear, in Toronto at Hepp Annie went to A. Hamiltons for lunch. and here for tea. Fri Oct 26. Dull and damp. then colder in evening. it has been rather disagreeable weather of late, not much rain but damp. no leaves raked too damp. Mrs D picking apples all week. Sat Oct 27. Fine but cold, a very, very, heavy frost this morning everything blackened. I have cramps and quite sick. Sun Oct 28. Fair and turning very <u>cold</u>. I went to morning church and for a drive with Jame's and there for tea at Annies for the night, little <u>fire</u> in <u>furnace</u> yester-day and to-day, Mr D. lighted theirs. Mon Oct 29. Fair but very cold, clothes froze on line, Mrs Davidson picking apples. I took old black coat to be pressed at R.Hill called at Misses Page. some sleet and little flurries of snow. Tue Oct 30. Fine and bright after a very heavy frost last night. I went to Toronto, called to see J.Cook at Hospital. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4614472c2fe4f06d14eb24c733c460c8.pdf 4371eb2035687ae98042581c2da1a9f0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wed Oct 31. Fine and milder. I raked and burnt some leaves. not all down yet but burn well. Hallow'een" Thur Nov 1. Fine and quite mild. mr D. and I went to {illegible} and Bridge at Mrs Fees, Institute in aid of East end Hospital. "Cot." about twenty tables. Fri Nov 2. Fine but dull and damp. I went for my coat $1.00 called to see Willie and Mereie. Sat Nov 3. Rained gently last night. and heavy mist from the east all day. quite mild. no need of furnace. Sun Nov 4. Fine and bright moderately cold. I was at morning and evening church. for a walk with Mrs D. and met her friends the Sturtons, they took us for a drive to Maple. over to R.H. and down Yonge st home. Mon Nov 5. Fine day. Mr Harrison put in Annies furnace light fire at night, but not finished. Tue Nov 6. Fine and bright but a terrific wind all day. Wed Nov 7. Fine and mild a perfect day. I was in Toronto home early and raked and burnt some apple leaves. Miss McRimon called when I was away. Jennie Hooker moved to her Mothers, I am at Annies this week as she does not like to leave furnace. Thur Nov 8. Rained gently all night. and a few flakes of snow this a.m. dull and turning colder. Mrs D. in Toronto. Fri Nov 9. Fine and moderately cold. K- helping Annie clean. Jennie Hooker has second nurse. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d365fe3432d0cd667fe35fc1097d5b6.pdf ecac837020cd5935522f33b3ec5a4606 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat Nov 10. Fine but dull and damp. lighted furnace to air house as I am going away. Annie and I went to Liggies. Wylie left for Hunting. quite mild. shower in eve. Sun Nov 11. "<u>Armistice Day</u>" We all went to morning church at {illegible} Avenue Church. I went to see Mary Watson in afternoon. "865 Danforth Ave" at home in the evening. Mon Nov 12. Rained gently all last night. and drizzling all day. "Thanksgiving Day. I weight 140lbs. Jennie Hooper died this morning at 4. A.M. Tue Nov 13. Cloudy and rather mild. Annie and I came home A. went back to Liggies in eve. Mrs Davidson and I called at Mr Bowes to see remains. I lighted <u>Furnace</u>. Wed Nov 14. Fine but dull and damp. Mrs D. and I went to the Cemetry. Lorraine with me at night. Thur Nov 15. FIne and very, very mild. I went to Toronto met girls. curtains 22 yards $2.50 per yard. drive down with Col. Mc Jaren. Annie came here at night. raked {illegible} burnt. Fri Nov 16. Drizzling and raining most of the day. Raked and burnt some leaves before rain started. Sat Nov 17. Drizzling and raining in the afternoon. quite a rain in the night. accident on yonge street. Laugstaff boy killed, Annie went to Liggies. Lorraine here. Sun Nov 18. Dull and light showers. I went to morning Church. and at the United Church with Mrs Davidson in the evening as it was dull and damp. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/748afbdc386ea44a9915760d1af0b37c.pdf 7cdcd7df7a41ae160c9bc5c752b589a1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Nov 19. Raining nearly all day. and a little wet snow and sleet at times. Annie came here at night from Toronto. Tue Nov 20. Fine and much colder. freezing all day. I called at Miss Mundeys and Mr Simpsons in afternnon. Annie at the Reception at the Parsonage in the evening. <u>T.T.C</u> cars heated. latest of the season. due to mild weather. Wed Nov 21. Fair and quite cold. I went to Toronto. at Lowes. I went to Annies at night. changed to our mid week. times. then and week end home. Thur Nov 22. Dull and cold. squawls of snow in afternoon. I went to Birthday Party at Mr Simpsons for "W. A." over eight five dollars. {Cater?} $100. Miss Edey called in the morning. no fire in heater all week. Fri Nov 23. Fair but cloudy and raw was speaking to Willie. called at Mrs Parkinsons. Sat Nov 24. Fair and moderately cold. I called to see Mr and Mrs Bowes. Mr Parkinson buried. Annie and I went to Toronto for a drive with Boyle girls. about five and home 6.30. Annie here at night. Mary taken to Hospital. Sun Nov 25. Fine but quite cold and windy. I went to morning Church. Mrs Davidson in afternoon I went to evening church. wore fur coat on. Mon Nov 26. Clear and very cold wind. hard frost. I payed {illegible}, phoned Marjorie to ask for her Mother. went to Annies. Tue Nov 27. Fair but dull and raw. Wed Nov 28. Rained in the night. clear and moderately cold. I went to Toronto H- a little shower in evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5624f3ad94e016547edcc43d71b6558e.pdf e537ad715259e36928072c8e10d1c719 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thur Nov 29. Fine and moderately cold. at Jennie Speights for luncheon M.Watson. M.Anderson. A.{illegible} and Hatlee Watson there as well. Fri Nov 30. Rained heavily from the east. started about 10.AM. and cleared about 5.P.M. ditches full. Annie here at night. Sat Dec 1. Fair but cloudy all day. United Church {illegible}. tea 40 cents. I called at Miss Wilsons with "{illegible} Annie here at night. Sun Dec 2. Fair but cloudy and mild. I went to morning church. for a short walk and not out to evening church. Mon Dec 3. Raining most of day. cleared late in afternoon, heavy rain fall. Tue Dec 4. Fair and quite cold and windy. Wed Dec 5. Fine bright and colder. I went to Toronto at {Tivoli?} to see Lilac time. Thur Dec 6. Fine bright. perfect day. wore fur coat. quite cold. I went to dentist. $2.00 per filling X.Ray no charge. Fri Dec 7. Fine but quite cold. called to see Mrs Parkinson, Mrs Davidson helping me make Candy. Sat Dec 8. Fine bright but very cold. I went to {illegible} at Mr Fees. made. $124 or later $130. Sun Dec 9. Fine bright and cold. at morning church. out for a little walk. John and Verne Cook called. also Liggie. at evening Church https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/45a9747d6504c919c6f29850d2c71413.pdf 979182eb3bcf7ab9fb581af68fe7bba5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Dec 10. Fair and quite frosty. the {illegible} is very ill. Tue Dec 11. Fine and moderately cold. a perfect day. I was in Toronto also Mrs Davidson shopping. N.q.Smellie called. Wed Dec 12. Fair and very mild and fogggy. I went to Toronto was disappointed. called at W.Cook. Mrs {Ground?} buried. Thur Dec 13. Fair and very mild and misty. Mrs D. adn Donald poorly. I went with Lorraine to the school. "Essay Contest." Fri Dec 14. Fair and cleaer. "Flue" increasing in the City. Sat Dec 15. Fair and very mild. Annie in Toronto at a Recital. at Liggies for tea. some Hospitals Quarantined for "flu" Sun Dec 16. Mild and very famp. I went to morning Church. in the evening I went to see Misses Edey. Mon Dec 17. Rained heavily all day. quite mild. Mrs Simpson. very sick. Tue Dec 18. Fine and turning colder. Mr Norman Mr Donald taken to Hospital Wed Dec 19. Fine and colder. I went to Toronto. met T. came home early. a great deal of sickness. "Flu" I went to United S.S. Christmas tree. Thur Dec 20. Fine and quite cold. I went to Christmas tree at the school. Fri Dec 21. FIne and quite cold about zero. then moderating perfect weather the past few days. ground all day and clear. called at Mrs Nobles in evening. Mary home from Hospital. Sun Dec 23. Fine bright and milder a perfect day. dry and dusty. I went to morning church, and evening church. Mon Dec 24. Fine bright perfect day and quite mild all day and clear. I walked to Willies but did not see Mary. Mr Francis accident. n.q.s. Chicken g. 25ct. Pudding $1.25. J.Cook called parcels if eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/90209035e815e73cb7bbbc60e8f82f8f.pdf cebaff22c5023c8367a7211656fe3a61 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tue Dec 25. Christmas Day. fine and mild <u>mildest</u> Christmas in fourty years. Wylie. Liggie and gitls also myself at Annies. the girls remained over. T.Buchanan died. Wed Dec 26. Fine and mild quite bright. Liggie came out. Thur Dec 27. Fine and mild. but duller. Annie. Liggie and girls also Lorraine for dinner had chicken Mrs Noble called. Fri Dec 28. Fine bright and mild. called to see Miss Edey who is sick. Sat Dec 29. Fine and colder. I went to Toronto exchanged stockings $2.+1.65 also scarf. got a chicken 38 cents. $1.50. home by noon called to ask for Miss Edey. went to Annies at night as she is late at Practice. Sun Dec 30. Fine bright and quite cold. went to Church. a little fall of light snow early in the morning. called to see Miss Edey in the evening. Mon Dec 31. Fine bright perfect day. warm. clear and dry. called to ask for Miss Edey. at Annies for night she is at Practice. End of year 1928. Toronto Population 804,349 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ab5f260c8cfd13208d3ea684337aebcc.pdf 9a0aca52809689459cf0da4f08a202ff https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ca1cc200a77a6067c748df120f2d42af.pdf d19fa036a82851bf3968506916dbf408 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == 1929 == Tue Jane 1. Raining and sleeting most of the day. very slippery. by eve- then clearing and much colder. Annie for dinner and tea, then we went to Play at Church. a great deal of sickness. Wed Jan 2. Fine bright and quite cold. I have a cold. called to see Miss Edey. she is very sick. very coldand windy. <u>icy</u> Thur Jan 3. Fair and strong wind. got a nurse for Miss Edey. Charlie and Miss Johnson called at Annies in the evening. I stayed in most of day on account of cold. Fri Jan 4. Fine, bright, perfect day. Mr John Francis died. I phoned Marjorie their colds are improving. Annie here at night Sat Jan 5. Fine and moderately cold. on East wind. rained heavily all evening cleared all the ice off. a supply Mr Noble ill. Sun Jan 6. Fair and very cold and windy. I went to morning Church. then out to Annies for the night. a little gas. Mon Jan 7. Fair and cold and windy. Election. Mrs Davidson and I out to vote. called to ask for Miss Edey. Tue Jan 8. Fine and moderately cold. I went to Toronto. Wed Jan 9. Fair and rather cold east wind. I called to see Mrs Noble. Mr Noble in bed. Thur Jan 10. Fine at first windy and some snow later. Fri Jan 11. Cold and windy, followed by snow. rather rough all afternoon. first time all covered over with snow. Sat Jan 12. Fair and very cold and windy. Mr John Dean died last eve- Mrs D and I called. Mrs Fisker died this A.M https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/319a9f36ab0f89f88556c06fb28bb5fd.pdf 8a0196a85b1a75f61220d4f30b82475d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sun Jan 13. Fair and very cold the last two days the coldest o the season, most wintry, I was at Church. A supply. Mr Noble up but not out. Mr Dean buried, I called to ask for Miss Edey and Miss Mundey. Mon Jan 14. Fine and moderately cold. Mrs Davidson and I in to see them skate. light snow at night. I went to Doctors in eve. for spray. and have my nose examined, he gave me medicine as well. $2.00. I weigh <u>140</u> the same as Thanksgiving time. Tue Jan 15. Fine quite a depth of snow. and quite cold. I was in at Mrs Davidsons frying doughnuts. Wed Jan 16. Fine bright, perfect day. I went to Toronto, called on way home to invite Welsh's for tea. called at Mr Smellies in the evening. Thurs Jan 17. Raining most of the day, extremely icy. Fri Jan 18. Very mild and slippery then started raining at 4. P.M. heavily water over the road at 10. P.M. when girls left. The Boyle girls Ella and Hazel Welsh. Mrs Smellie. Mrs Davidson and Annie for tea. terrific night. Sat Jan 19. Fair and bright. frozen clean but very icy. Mr Clapham died early. Mrs D. and I this afternoon. Sun Jan 20. Fine with terrific wind hard walking on ice. I went on car and home again from church. Mr {illegible} preached called at Mrs Claphams, not out in this eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fa1deba8e647f97dc3d6c44f685a0929.pdf 7b61d7f4ff63d54466c11df4f5fc9955 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Jan 21. Fine and moderately cold. Tue Jan 22. Fine and moderately cold. snowed and rained. late at night. from east. Wed Jan 23. A terrific north west wind. and bluesky. Willies interd thrashing. but disappointed. Thur Jan 24. Fair and quite cold. the snow has helped the ice a little. I called at {illegible} Bowes and at Mrs Rick Simpsons. Annie at Meda Clubires in the evening. Fri Jan 25. Raining heavily from the east. cleared about 3. P.M. I was at Mr Smellies for afternoon tea. terrific wind and icy again. I went to Annies as she is at {illegible} meeting. Sat Jan 26. Fair and cold very high wind. I went to the Doctors in eve. my head very painful and dizzy. blood pressure alright. Annie late so she was in to Boyles for dinner. Sun Jan 27. Fine bright day and moderately cold. at morning church. Mr Noble took the morning service for the first time out since Dec 30. a supply in the evening. for tea at Mrs Boyles. then at Drs. $1.50 Mon Jan 28. Fine and clear and cold. {illegible} meeting. same wardens returned. they are in {illegible}. a little over $2.00 I think. Welies thrashing. Tue Jan 29. Fine and quite cold. Wed Jan 30. Fine and quite cold. I was in Toronto. The Maple Club put on "Are you a Mason." in the hall I did not go. Thur Jan 31. Fine and quite cold. Mrs Davidson and I at the girls {illegible}. Fri Feb 1. Fine and quite cold. I went to Annies she has a cold. called to ask for Misses Edey. Jennie sitting up half hour. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/68565f926ec5cd0573eed1a5464540c4.pdf 06a874f57cde692117a17a7374c0f66d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat Feb 2. Fine and bright very cold wind. out at Francis Sale. at Annies for dinner in eve. Boyle girls and {illegible}. there. <u>Bear</u> <u>sees</u> <u>shadow</u> Sun Feb 3. Fine bright and moderately cold. a perfect week no storms but clear and cold. I was at morning church. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk. Mon Feb 4. Fine bright and moderately cold. I called to see Thomas Bowes. Mrs Rich Simpson called. Mrs Davidson and I to see them skate monday eve Tue Feb 5. FIne and moderately cold. I called at Mrs Balls. and Mrs Nobles. left five dollars for {illegible}. called at Doctors no medicine or charge. Wed Feb Feb 6. Fair untill evening it started to snow, and continued in night. Thur Feb 7. Cleared about ten. quite a fall most of season, bright and mild in Toronto very slushy. I met T. at Hepp- Fri Feb 8. FIne snow falling most of day quite mild. I called at Miss Edeys and seen them for the first. Sat Feb 9. Fine and moderately cold. Mrs Davidson and I over to see them skiing. but rather soft. Mr. Thomas Bowes died at noon. Liggie and A.Hamilton at Annies. L. remained untill Sunday. so I was there at night. some cutters out. Sun Feb 10. Fine bright. colder but a perfect day. I was at church. John and Verne called in the afternoon did not remain for tea called at Bowes. Tue Feb 11. Fine and bright. quite cold. Mrs Davidson and I in to see them skate for a while. I went to Mr Thomas Bowes funeral. Drs $1.50. Tue Feb 12. Fine and moderately cold. light flurries of snow. Mrs Smellie called. Wed Feb 13. Fair with exception of light flurries. Lorraines Exam. stayed with me. Thur Feb 14. Fair and rather mild. snow last night. I went to Toronto. I called to see Alice Sefton. Annie came here for night as her fire out. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a681ed7d453d630c161409a791431651.pdf bd0e895371ea0370d8e63bf2ac99fecd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fri Feb 15. Fine and quite cold. I went to the United day of Prayer Service at the Presbyterian church. Sat Feb 16. Fine and bright, perfect day and not very cold. Mrs D and I out in the afternoon. a wonderful week. Sun Feb 17. Fine and quite mild. I went ot morning church. for a little walk and to evening church. Mon Feb 18. Fine bright and moderately cold. good drying washed {ilegible}.Blankets. 1 ton {illegible} and 1/2 ton stove Tue Feb 19. A little light snow falling. I called to see Miss Edeys. colder. Wed Feb 20. Very cold down to 10 and 12 below zero. continued cold all day. Working at Mr Francis house started to tear down the back part. Charlie and Miss Johnson for tea. Thur Feb 21. Fine and milder in Toronto at Hepp- called to see Mr and Mrs Delaporte on way home. little light snow. Fri Feb 22. Fine bright and quite cold. I called at J.Bowes. Mrs Rich Simpson here in the evening. Sat Feb 23. Fine bright and cold. Sun Feb 24, Fine and milder a little light snow in the night. at morning and evening church. for a little walk in the afternoon with Mrs Davidson. J Bowes poorly. Mon Feb 25. Fine and moderately cold. I called to Mrs R.Simpsons with some things for northern Ontario poor. at Drs but no charge or medicine Tue Feb 26. Fine and moderately cold. then mild with light rain and misty. Mrs Davudson and I for a walk. in to see Miss Bowes Wed Feb 27. Fine bright day. started to move Mr Francis house. Mrs Davidson and I called at Mrs {Echlius?}. I stayed with J. Bowes in eve for a while. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fbd5ea16e76f360d2423854f5202716b.pdf 60cf44f619000bd42b889136f7b5f6cb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thur Feb 28. FIne and mild very slushy. in Toronto. G. for lunch with me. at H. Mr Will Bowes buried. Tammy Bowes not so well. a nurse. Fri March 1. Fine and quite mild. rather slushy. I called at Mrs Collins, and at Miss Edeys in the eve. Annieat young mens Banquet. $2.00 for W.A. Sat Mar 2. Fine and mild. Women {Mush...?} came, down from north. Mrs D and I at Girls {illegible} in United Church. Liggie and girls out. Sun Mar 3. Fine and very mild, roads getting quite bare. I was at church, for a walk. went to United Church. came out when fire bell rang, pump house at B. {Heslope?} burned. Mon Mar 4. Dull and drizzling rain most of the day. Tue Mar 5. Fair and quite mild. getting rather slushy. Wed Mar 6. Mild and fair untill evening rained heavily from the east. Thur Mar 7. A terrific wind and light snow. falling the worst day of the year. I went to Toronto. Fri Mar 8. Fair and quite cold. M.Boyle entertaining Bridge Club. invited me in. so we stayed at Annies at night. Sat Mar 9. Fine and very cold and windy. Annie here. zero early. Sun Mar 10. Fine and a little milder. at morning church. and Annie and I at Misses Page for tea. went to church to see the Daughter of {illegible} presented but had to come home early on eve. Mon Mar 11. Fine and much milder, "Robin" here and {illegible} geese. at Miss Edeys in eve. Tue Mar 12. Fine and quite mild. snow and ice gone. getting soft and muddy. I cleaned cupboards in kitchen. Mrs Davidson out in afternoon. Wed Mar 13. Fine and quite mild. I was at Mr Pearsone for lunch, Annie stayed at Liggies. Lorraine here. rained heavily at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0a25137edda7290820a4d674364eae68.pdf 4caed207bf41bb7a2b2fcac9f104c248 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thur Mar 14. Raining gently most of day. cleared about three. I was in Toronto at H-, went to the measuring Social in the evening. Annie came here for the night. Fri Mar 15. Fair, mild and misty, very warm, it came a <u>thunder</u> storm and terrific rain about eight. ditches filled. continued in the night. no <u>fire</u> in little stove all week. furnace enough Sat Mar 16. A cold north wind with light snow and bluesky. Mrs Bell buried. I cleaned <u>cellar headway</u>. a little fire in eve. Sun Mar 17. Fine and quite cold. frozen clean and dry. I went to morning church. for a walk with Mrs Davidson. Mon Mar 18. Fine {illegible} and moderately cold. I went to Toronto at Dr Campbells. eyes, nose, examined. and much inflamed but not to warrant any operation or change in glasses. called at W. Cooks. Tue Mar 19. Mild and came a little thunder storm about 4. P.M. I called at Mrs Smellies in the afternoon. sent <u>feather cover</u> to be washed. Wed Mar 20. A little light snow untill about ten. then cleared and bright. I cleaned. Eest Bedroom. <u>spare room</u>. and <u>clothes closets</u> drawers, and aired fur. maple syrup 1/2 gallon $1.15, took pint to Mundeys. Thur Mar 21. Fair and warm all day. I was in Toronto. {illegible} to see "Bunty pills the strings" coming home a heavy <u>thunder</u> storm, but did not get so wet. Fri Mar 22. Damp and misty then cleared and fine in the afternoon then rained heavily in the evening. I went with Miss Medd to tea at Mrs Bobles and to denten Service. at Annies at night. I cleaned first part of cellar. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/55a1a23776088755e72ecb2d7788cea2.pdf 31f6029aee16c9c50a55a3e458421714 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat Mar 23. Fine and very warm rather sultry, mr D and I out in the afternoon. I called to see F. Bowes in the evening. Annie went to Toronto to Lizzies. Lorraine with {me?}. Sun Mar 24. Fine bright a perfect day. I went to morning church for a walk in afternoon and to evening church.Ms Rowswell and Mary in after church. Lorraine here. Mon Mar 25. Fine bright day, I cleaned <u>north</u> <u>bed</u> <u>room</u> and prepared east room for tinting, had mrs Davidsons electric cleaner for carpets, cleaned all windows upstairs. Annie here at night. Tue Mar 26. Fine day, mr. Youngman tinted <u>East</u> <u>room</u> $4.00. I finished it. Wed Mar 27. Fine and quite warm, I finished <u>sitting</u> <u>room</u> and hall upstairs varnished East floor in parts, broke my watch so took it down for repairs. shower in the night. Thur Mar 28. Fine and much colder, mr Hayes here and took cieling down in kitchen and put up {Gyproe?}, $7 for him and $1 for mr youngman helping, a terrible mess, late getting cleaned started at {"9"right above "at"} 10 and finished at 5.P.M. the children came out Fri Mar 29. Good Friday. I went to service and burnt grace in afternoon a beautiful day fine and warm. took {bootees?} to miss Wilsons. Sat Mar 30. Raining gently most of morning, warm I went to Toronto for wall paper, $5 and home at noon. out in afternoon. Sun Mar 31. Fine with cool east wind. I went to church wore fur coat. started to sleet about five and rained heavily most of night. Annie and children for tea. Wylie and Lizzie called in new {cue?}. I did not go to eve church. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a73273dc89b706d005bf75739e3d15ad.pdf 99424ba664c1de47d4dfddf09829dd57 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Apr 1. Cleared and terrific wind and colder. water in <u>cellar</u>, had soaked in from east side. Mr Youngman plastering crack in cieling, turned very cold at night. ground freezing. Tue Apr 2. Fine bright day, getting warmer. Mr Youngman papered kitchen $7.50. I had to go for a roll of paper sent wrong. Wed Apr 3. Fine day warmer I finished polishing up wood work in kitchen and cleaned some in <u>cellar</u>. most done there but cellar kitchen. Thur Apr 4. A heavy hail storm about 7:30. hail like marbles and ground covered white for an hour or so. I went to Toronto in afternoon for watch $4.00. heavy rain about 9.A.M Fri Apr 5. Warm and sultry, a terrific rain between five and six then a heavy storm thunder and lightning about eight and continued most of night. water in cellar again and sidewalk all washed out. terrific floods and havoc every place. Lizzie and girls at Annies, she is at Boyles for Bridge. Sat Apr 6. Warm and sultry no need of furnace but keep it going to dry cellar. Lizzie went home in the evening and Annie came here. I got old black hat {Illegible} and trimmed $2.25. <u>cleaned</u> <u>silver</u>. <u>Uncovered</u> {<u>Astern</u>?}. Sun Apr 7. Very warm and sultry, I went to church, a heavy storm about 4.P.M. and another at 7.30 P.M. a terrible downfall of rain again. Agnes and Marguerite and miss Lindsay also {Illegible}. George and Nan for tea. so hot no need of fire but cellar is damp so keep it low. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/601017ab37554fd5907e63416d02ec50.pdf d79a065121353dea6bae7868ed5d18bb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Apr 8. Fine bright about now after a showery morning early, I cleaned Parlor. had Mrs. D. Electric vaccum, a little washing. Tue Apr 9. Fine bright day. Cleaned Dining Room and down stairs hall, now all done but back kitchen and cellar kitchen. Annie and I went to concert at Danforth United Church with Agnes and Marguerite, quite cool in the evening. Wed Apr 10. A cold East wind, I did a little cleaning cellar kitchen. Cleaned furnace and oiled. Thurs Apr 11. Cold East wind becoming showery in the evening. I was in Toronto at {Hipp?}. Mrs D. cleaned her parlor and sunroom Wed. Fri Apr 12. Dull and cold, with occasional showers. I cleaned back kitchen, {oven?}. Annie here at night, no fire in little stove for three weeks. {or?} all done in house except a little in cellar. Sat Apr 13. Dull with light showers, I got oxfords half-soled and rubber heels, $1.25. Mrs Davidson and I out in the afternoon. Sun Apr 14. Fair, dull and cool. I went to morning church. Mrs Davidson and I out for a little walk in the afternoon. Went to evening church. Mon Apr 15. Dull and light rain. Quite cold. at Annies. Tue Apr 16. Dull and cool east wind I had the girls {illegible} eleven. Mr. Weldrich man. cleaned gravel from ditches and fixed sidewalk. Annie here at night. Cleaned bed clothes box. Wed Apr 17. Cold wind all day Annie in Toronto and had six teeth out. She reminaed at Lizzies not feeling well. I called at Mrs Saparitos Glen holme ave no. 37, also at Maggie Andersons. Called at Miss Ediys in evening. Lorraine here. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/60973f686ddbcb7496a0cbbd0d07da15.pdf 8837a78292c52bc6a07845c91bf83787 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thurs Apr 18. Dull and cool. Annie came here at night. Mr Button died. I called to see Mrs Bowes. Fri Apr 19. Fine bright and warmer. I cleaned cellar kitchen so all house cleaning do<s>u</s>ne. just store room outside. no varnishing done. broke and cleaned berry canes. Mrs. Davidson and I at afternoon tea at Mrs Bakers. I went to see W. {Luesby?} he came and put leathers on pump 30 cents. Sat Apr 20. Dull and light showers. Mrs Davidson and I called at Mrs Fares. my {calluses?} very painful. Sun Apr 21. Fine bright day perfect. I went to morning church. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk, at evening church. Mon Apr 22. Fine bright day, washed, cleaned upstairs in shed, and partly part lower. Tue Apr 23. Fine brith and warmer. Cleaned and finished shed and did a little raking. Furnaces out on 22nd cleaned out. Wed Apr 24. Fine bright perfect day. I put last of ashes & cinders on. Mr Youngman took plaster away, put in Lettuce and Onions. Cleaned hen house, pretty well done outside, a little fire in heater in afternoons, first since March 10th in heater. Thurs Apr 25. Rained heavily from East all day, cleared at 4 pm. I went to Toronto took oxfords to Eatons. I got in full. got new pair a letter from George Green saying his father very low. Fri Apr 26. Fine and bright quite a high wind. I planted two Rose bushes. 3 for 50 cents, dug around tree<s>s</s>. Annie here. Sat Apr 27. Fair but dull and milder, sowed grass seed. took a cheque for Parish Hall fund to Mrs Collins last eve, $25.00. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b6f1a1939ada63a7e730a55987dbc80.pdf 133d22867367a430ce649ccb9570f43f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sun Apr 28. Dull with a light shower early, I went to church. Receipt for cheque from Mr Noble, high wind in afternoon. "Daylight Saving Time" started to rain about three. Mrs D in for a while, cleared about five and I went to church. Mon Apr 29. Fine and quite cool. I went to Toronto in afternoon got Oxfords changed also patent shoes. rode home Mrs. Johns. Tue Apr 30. Clear and bright rather cool. I cleaned outside of East window and had double window off and cleaned on kitchen. Washed red table cover. a light shower in evening. Wed May 1. Cold and windy. and a light shower at night. Mrs D. and I at Euchre at Mr Teesons for Horticultural Society - made forty-dollars. Thur May 2. I went to Mr Greens funeral left Concord. 9.11 standard time 95 cents. N.S took me out 50 cents, came home with Chris and {/Peg?}. rained gently untill about three then poured untill about midnight. Mrs Whaler died. Fri May 3. Fair but very cold and windy Mrs D. and I called at Miss Wrights, I went to Drs to get my foot strapped $1.50. Sat May 4. Fair but quite cool. ice this a.m. Mrs Davidson and I at Mrs Whalers funeral. cut a little crass in places. frost at nights. Sun May 5. Fine and bright but quite cold. I was at morning church. for a little walk with Mrs Davidson. not out in evening Mon May 6. Fine bright perfect day. I varnished coal oil stove and pipes, washed lounge cover. at Annies at night. light shower at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd6db141b0cddf1d2d45706bfc60bec4.pdf 2e109f5e8544749ad4096ae2339162d1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tue May 7. Fine but colder, white frost, and cold wind. Called at {F. Bowes?}. Wed May 8. Fine bright perfect day but quite cold. I was in Toronto lunch at Simpsons, and at Hipp.- in at Miss Edeys in eve. Thur May 9. Fine bright and quite cool. Mr Spick died. Some seeding this week. Planted peas. Fri May 10. Fine bright and warmer. I went to Annies at night. Sat may 11. Showery about noon then clear untill eight P.M. a heavy storm and another about midnight. everything soaked again it has been very backward for farmers. Annies Recital at 3 P.M. Lizzie and children remained. Sun May 12. Fine but dull and threatening warmer. I was at church Mrs Mason passed away, Mrs Davidson and I for a walk I went to evening church. A. {Possibly refering to Annie} here for one night. Mon May 13. Fine but quite cool, cut grass. Tue May 14. Started to rain at noon and poured all afternoon. cleaned about seven, I went to Mrs Masons' funeral. Annie and I went with E. Francis, and A, remained. I had two crusaders for tea, and went to Service. Wed May 15. Fair and clearing, cooler. Thur May 16. Fine Ice but a terrific wind. Mrs Davidson and I in Toronto she got silk for a dress, we went to shower for Marion. Fri May 17. Fine bright and warmer. Cutting and trimming grass all day. great growth of grass, but land very wet and soggy. Mrs Noble called. Annie here at night. Sat May 18. Fine bright and quite warm. Varnished some chairs up at Mr Wiltshires for Lettuce. Started to rain at 9. P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f09e890f672d19e8f6802a1c90808cbb.pdf 6f7c1bcdc03fff5cfca990a3b413c7e8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sun May 19. Fine and quite cold with high wind. I went to morning church "Whit Sunday" for a walk in the afternoon and at evening church. Mon May 20. Fine but quite cool, varnished some chairs, called Mrs Spuiks & Welshs. Tue May 21. Dull with east wind but no rain. Cutting grass & finished digging garden. Wed May 22. Fine bright day, warmer. I painted front verandah of paint $1.50 added turpentine and some left. Thur May 23. Fair but dull and cool. I went to Dentist one tooth filled and an X. Ray of wisdom tooth. Fri May 24. Fine bright rather cool but perfect day,. Annie went to Brantford, so Lorraine with me at ngiht. I went to Willies to call, called at Miss Edeys in eve. Mrs Davidson and I at our Cemetry in eve. Sat May 25 Fine bright perfect day, warmer no need of fire. Marion Smellie married at 3.30. Sun May 26. Fine bright perfect day, at morning church no need of fire but put in a little as Wylie, Lizzie and girls coming. All here for tea and left shortly after seven. Mon May 27. Fine and bright and warm. Cutting grass. Tue May 28 Very warm and sultry, no rain. N.Smellie put a couple of boards in Verandah and {fired} back door $1.25. Miss {Macsimmons} here for tea. Wed May 29. Very, very warm, extreme for may. I went to Toronto had dress fitted and at Lizzies for night as they are away in Hamilton shoes at Chamber $12.00. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/78b04b06270863ef047ba880df454f77.pdf 64cacbac374e1c2faf9ed557d66be4c3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thur May 30. Fine and extremely warm, over 90 degrees some say 94. I came home in the afternoon, Minnie and Jim {Appelle} called at the door on way to Toronto, a {sand} hat at Eatons $3.00. Fri May 31. Fine and very warm then cooler at night. I had a lot of grass cutting took mower to be sharpened got four Geraniums for 70 cents at Mr {Younginans} and other plants at Mr Willshires. Sat June 1 Fine and quite cool, painted South Veraudah. a {illegible} of paint $1.50 (69) {illegible} north and South {veraudah} Mrs D. and I for a walk in eve. Sun June 2 Fine but very cold wind, fire first for a week at morning church. the Boyle girls and cousin at Annies for tea I was there. Mon June 3. Fine and very cool but no frost. Mr Harrison cleaned Furnace pipes and stove pipes, left cellar ones off. put up stairs in barn. 40 cents gave fifty. N. Smellie sprayed maples for {lice}{illegible} out to {Marjoros} for a while in the afternoon. Tue June 4. I went for my dress at Miss Chapmans material $21.21 called at Dr Mc Leans. X.Ray of wisdom tooth shows trouble 1/2 pint at 45 cents at Eatons for East Veraudah Wed June 5. Raining in the morning gently cleared at noon. I painted East Veraudah. Reeve and W. Johnson called in afternoon. I called to ask for Mrs Johnson and at Mrs R. Simpsons at Horticultural show in eve. {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6ff45650a36332a563a20081f05963bd.pdf e59a283ecc7011b6866155c05da5a694 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thur June 6. Fine bright and rather cool. Cutting and trimming grass. Fri June 7. Fine bright perfect day. Sat June 8. Fine bright and warmer. We went with Boyles girls to Plattsville about 100 miles left. 8.00. a little over four hours going, by Galt. etc. coming home by Kitchener trees sprayed. Guelph for tea, and Brampton-Weston etc, home 10.30. Sun June 9. Fine bright and warmer. I was at morning church. Minnie and Mabel Appelbe and children for tea. Arthur after tea. Mon June 10. I renewed Insurance last Friday. 2000 merchants Prem - 22.00 Wellingtons 1000 + 500 Contents - 1500 Prem - $12.75 ~ $34.75 for three years 10 June 1932. fine and warm. Double window off. Tue June 11. Fine and very warm. Minnie and I in Toronto at "Lowes" shopping in the morning and dinner at Eatons. Wed June 12. Dull and threatening but not much rain. Minnie and I went to the Laying of the corner stones of Parish hall. W.A. at Mrs James, A.B. and Annie assisting. Thurs June 13. Fair but damp and cooler, I had Mrs Scott for tea. Fri June 14. Fair and cool. Minnie and I at Annies for dinner at six, the Boyles took us to see the Turtle at Mr Bakers and for a little drive. Sat June 15. Fine bright and warm. Minnie and I up to the Church and Cemetry in the evening. Sun June 16. Fine and very warm. At morning church, for a drive with the Boyle girls Unionville etc. there for tea and went to Masonic Service. Mr Baker preached. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/13d193424992c4b36b6cd2819eb1a480.pdf a651244aafb6efc2684b0f655ce8c5cd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon June 17. Fine, very, very, warm. N.S. took Minnie to C.N.R at Richmond hill, 10.25 standard, fifty cents, I had Mrs D. electric cleaner, home grown berries 30 cents, W.M. cut grass 50 cts "95 degrees." Tue June 18. Fine and very warm. Varnished back Living room {Delcloth?}. Wed June 19. Fair in the morning, then a thunder storm at noon, but did not come much rain. Mr Wiltshire took grass. Painted two outside doors, all done. Thurs June 20. Fine and quite warm in Toronto at H, first for six weeks Charlie and Mildred called last evening. I got a table and sent. $9.50. Fri June 21. Fair and warm. I called at Miss Edeys and to see Mary Pickett in the evening. Sat June 22. Fine bright and very warm. Charlies wedding at 4.30 Mrs D and I for strawberries at Mrs Summers 20 cents. Sun June 23. Very warm and threatening a light shower in afternoon. I was at morning Church. not out in the evening. Mon June 24. Fine and quite warm. I was at Annies, called at M. Chapins. 2 tins coal, 4.50 per tin. Tue June 25. Fine and turned much cooler in eve. Called at Mrs Nobles. Wed June 26. Fine and quite cool. I went to Toronto to look for a dress ordered one at the Leah Shoppe. Called to ask for Miss Edey who is sick called at F Bowes in eve. Thur June 27. Fine after a light shower in the night. Mabel Welsh called in the afternoon. grass quite burnt. Fri June 28. A nice shower in the night helped a little Berries 25 but still more needed. School closed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6166ccd3a4f11b1b90dccbc4cc75177e.pdf c872e06e950481d5239800c829dac9ad Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat June 19. Fine bright and very cool, a perfect day. Miss Baker wedding at 4. P.M. Strawberries 20 cents a box. Mrs D. and I out for a walk in the evening. Sun June 30. Dull and threatening but no rain. at morning church and for a walk and to enquire for Miss Edey. I went to evening church to hear Mr Bakers farewell. Mon July 1. Bright and quite warm a perfect "field day" but a little warm in the Rink. Came a heavy rain at 9. P.M. but no harm. 400 for tea, between 1400 and 1500. Tue July 2. Fine bright and very cool. I washed. Mrs D. mother out. Wed July 3. Fine and quite cool. I went to Toronto got printed dress at Leah Shoppe, $9.95, Miss Edey very sick. Thurs July 4. Fine and cool after a shower early. Cut grass, another shower in afternoon. Fri July 5. Fine bright, perfect day. Went to Toronto at the Island, and for lunch, a little difference in opinion. Sat July 6. Fine and very warm untill evening. A terrific downpour of rain for a couple of hours. will be bad for hay, strawberries 17 and {cls?} 20. Sun July 7. Fair but damp and sultry. I went to morning church. Not out in the evening. Annie went to Toronto. Donald here. Mon July 8. Fine and cool, the Carletons and Annie left on trip. Tue July 9. Came a thunder storm and heavy pour of rain lasting most all afternoon. bad hay weather. Wed July 10. Fine bright and cool. A perfect day. I walked to Willies in afternoon. United S.S. Pic-nic at Elm Park. I was at R. Hall in eve at W. Broks. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3aea360fdbd7b71dee71cfacf0a68078.pdf 8ecc17c86edaf05e813d11d5ec04e949 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thur July 11. Fine bright day, moderately warm. I called on Mrs Jim Dean in the evening. Miss Edey died at 11. P.M. Fri July 12. Fine bright day, not extreme heat, I called at Miss Edey's in the afternoon. Sat July 13. Very hot and sultry. Garden Party at Maj-Morrisons I did not go it came a heavy storm about 5.30 and continued to rain a couple of hours. Sun July 14. Fine bright and clear, moderately warm. At morning Church, at Miss Edey's funeral in afternoon. for a walk to grave yard in evening. quite cool eve. Mon July 15. Fine bright and cool. went to John Coules in evening. George and his father brought me home. Mrs Teasdale died. Tue July 16. Fine and moderately warm. I went to Toronto. got a new arm on glasses. 15 cents. Mrs Johns passed away. Called Miss Edey's. Wed July 17. Fine and modereately warm. I called at Mrs John's in afternoon, and at Mrs Nobles in evening. Thurs July 18. Fair here but a terrific rain in Toronto and at the Island. I went over with S. S. Pic-nic about fifty there the grounds very wet but no rain after we arrived. Cool in evening. Fri July 19. Fine and very cool. Felicia brought Gertrude {nighteugh?} to call. Sat July 20. Fine bright and moderately warm. Clara came in the afternoon we took a walk to the cemetry in eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da08f42982dec6bfe0e712197d4145f7.pdf c541045ef7152713a68ec976d33a666d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sun July 21. FIne bright and moderately warm. At morning church and evening at the United church. We went to see F Bowes in the afternoon. Called at Mrs McDonalds in eve. Mon July 22. Fine and warmer. Clara left in the afternoon. Tue July 23. Fine and moderately warm. followed by warmer, at north Toronto. Wed July 24. Fine and very, very, warm. good hay weather for tea days or over since Saturday 13th. G. called, I went to Toronto afternoon. Thur July 25. A heavy storm about 1 and 4 A.M. terrific rain and thunder and lightning. Cleared at 10 O'Clock. canned Raspberries. Fri July 26. Fine and quite warm. berries ripening fast. Sat July 27. Very, very, warm and sultry made Raspberry Vinegar. G. called. $50. Sun July 28. Very hot and sultry. I went to church. Grant also Roses. Marjorie and the children for tea it came a thunder storm at 3. P.M. then one between five and six then cleared and cooler. Mon July 29. Fine and cool a perfect day. Wylies and Annie left Cape May. berries very plentiful. Tue July 30. Fine and moderately cool. Mrs Davidson and Lorraine at {Saranseas?}. I called at Miss Edeys. Wed July 31. Fine and moderately warm. they arrived from Cape May. Thur Aug 1. Fine and quite cool in Toronto at H. and lunch. Mrs {Pnellie?} called in evening. Fri Aug 2. Fine and moderately warm. Annie came home in afternoon. I went there for night. Donald stayed with me except L four nights and Clara two. gave D and L each a dollar. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/79b54052567493be8e9c12cfa0f14042.pdf a7daf945f17e0ead3abb0a0619b0902d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat Aug 3. Started to rain about ten and continued gently a few hours. Would do good things were drying and bush fires in the North. Sun Aug 4. A few light squals then clear and very cool. Mr Ashby's house burned at 4. AM. I went to church. Phyllis and Ruth came to Annies saturday night. At evening church. went to see the ruins at Mr Ashby's in the afternoon. Mon Aug 5. Fine and very cool. "Civic Holiday" I went for a drive with Wylies in the afternoon and for a walk with Mrs Davidson in eve. Tue Aug 6. Fine and bright cool. I took my watch to be looked at. Called to see {Dliee?} Sefton. down in afternoon and home early. Wed Aug 7. Fine and a little warmer. Thur Aug 8. Fine and moderately warm. light shower in the evening. Fri Aug 9. Lizzie came to Annies and remained untill Saturday eve. went for a walk in the evening. Sat Aug 10. Very warm and then came a heavy storm about 1.30. Struck {sraus?} former and lights out here. and Phones also. then a lighter storm in the evening. Eva Parkinson married at 4.30. Sun AUg 11. A thunderstorm at night then clear I went to Church another light shower about one. then cleared and bright quite warm. for a walk in the evening. Mon Aug 12. Fine bright and moderately warm. I called to see Mrs Ashby in the afternoon. Earthquake at 7.30. Daylight saving time. Tue Aug 13. Fine bright and cool. I went to Toronto for watch $1.50. There was something broken. called at Miss McKinnons and she was out here for tea, got home before she left. Annie and girls down town in afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9a0ab2b8a82307c62f7e992255977c1b.pdf 812f925977a8f666a9809ef7a7b22528 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wed Aug 14. Rained heavily in the afternoon and then another thunder shower about six. Lizzie came out she and girls also Annie here for tea. George Findlay died. Thur Aug 15. Fine and quite cold and windy. I went to Toronto lunch and at H. Mrs Davidson had girls Party for Lorraine. I went in for tea. Mrs McDonald and I called at Mr Findlay's in eve. Fri Aug 16. Fine bright and cool a perfect day. I was invited to Mrs DeLaportes for lunch. George Findley buried. Mrs D and I at cemetry in eve. Sat Aug 17. Fair and much warmer to a Pic-nic with Boyles to J. {Reamans?} bush, and for a little drive after. Sun Aug 18. A thunder storm at 1 and 3 A.M. not so much rain. I went to morning Curch. Lizzie went home in evening. At evening Church. Mon Aug 19. Fine bright and quite cool. I took girls and Annie and took lunch in field. Tue Aug 20. Fine bright and quite cool. a perfect day. I have a cold in head. Wed Aug 21. Fine and warmer. Lawn mower sharpened 10 cents. Thur Aug 22. Fine and moderately warm. Fri Aug 23. Fine and quite warm. Annie and I went to Lizzies, called to say good-bye to Miss Barker. Sat Aug 24. Fine and very warm, went for a drive in the afternoon and evening. Sun Aug 25. Fine and very warm, went to church with Lizzie and girls, in the afternoon Wylie took us to Elm Park. had tea there and home by Weston. accident out here on this road. Mon Aug 26. Fine and very warm and sultry. For a drive in the morning and down town shopping in the afternoon. out driving W. making calls all evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dfd8d02f235f29035315f8cc64bea764.pdf 4fe4b8388c7965fa5f3734089c8cc50e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tue Aug 27. Fine but dull and very cool nice for "Ex" childrens day. We all went in the afternoon and home 8.00. Wed Aug 28. Dull and cool. I came home in afternoon. Mrs David children came home too were at Ex- yesterday. went for a drive with Mr and Mrs Francis to Dau Reamaus. honey 50 cents. Thur Aug 29. Fair and cool. I cut grass. washed Verandahs etc. went for corn and vegetables to Mr Wiltshire's. Fri Aug 30. Fine and bright. I aired pillows, quilts etc. all but big box. Annie came home, day of swim. Sat Aug 31. Fine and much warmer. picked two baskets pears. Sun Sept 1. Fine and very, very warm. at morning church. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk in the evening. Mon Sept 2. "Labor Day" very, very, warm, about "ninety degrees" Tue Sept 3. Very, very warm I was at Ex. had dinner in Toronto met {S?} left Ex at 9. P.M. started the nine day Pickles. Wed Sept 4. Fine and very warm. Thur Sept <s>1</s>5. Fine and very warm. Mrs Davidson and I left for Ex about 10. and home about 9. PM. Fri Sept <s>1</s>6. Fine and a little cooler. I called at Mrs Nobles in evening. Sat Sept <s>1</s>7. Fine but dull and moderately warm. picked last of pears. Annie and I at Ex to cu closing with the Boyle girls left at 6.30 and home 12.30. pleasant evening. no rain during Ex. last rain Aug 18th getting burnt up. Sun Sept <s>1</s>8. Fine and moderately warm. at morning church. Mr Noble back. at evening church. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df22fc31d7d6f378aef189dd8901f9ae.pdf f5c981a198dbb8a0f22592ce4e8e6398 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Sept <s>1</s>9. Fine and very warm. Cooked nine day pickles. cleaned all the windows upstairs. Charlie Willshires accident. Sept Tue <u>20</u>10. Fine and quite warm. I cleaned the two north rooms. had Electric cleaner. a light shower then terrific wind pears down. Wed Sept 11. Fine fresh and clear a perfect day. Cleaned feather bed and East room. Mr and Mrs Delaporte for tea. chicken 24 lbs 90 cents at Mr Wiltshires. Thur Sept 12. Fine bright perfect day. I called on Miss Wilcocks. finished hall so all done upstairs a basket of tomatoes Mrs Wiltshires 30 cts. Fri Sept 13. A little showery but not to do much good. I made my tomato butter. Sat Sept 14. Fine and cool. Annie and I went to Lizzie's in afternoon. Sun Sept 15. Fine bright perfect day. I went to St Pauls Church a.m. Annie and girls for a walk. I went to see Mary Watson in the afternoon. Wylies home at 8 P.M. Mon Sept 16. Fine and warmer. Came home in afternoon Annie here at night. I got tomatoes at N.S. 30 cents small basket. Small basket peaches 90 cents. Tue Sept 17. Fine and cool. I canned peaches 4 pts 1 qt. Called to see Mrs Neil McDonald in evening. Wed Sept 18. Very cool with little squawls. picked some apples went to Vestry meeting in eve. first fire. Thur Sept 19. Fine and cold. rather cloudy. I was at Maggie Anderson's for dinner. called at Charlies on the way home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/614e441739d947ebafb7ee157e46cee1.pdf 9fde634485c37212f59a4ab92672b573 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fri Sept 20. Cleaned all silver. Mrs Davidson helped me clean attic windows. Very cold a heavy frost. vines black. I picked some apples. sold a bushel to Mr Youngman $1.00 and a bushel to Mrs Hunt and one promised so $3.00 in all. took a basket to Mrs Simpson and Annie. Sat Sept 21. Fine bright with cold East wind. cleaned cellar head way. Mrs Davidson and I up to see Parish Hall. I took a basket of apples to F. Bowes in eve. Sun Sept 22. Fine bright perfect day. frost. I went to curch $10 for help pay defecit. fire since thursday. Mon Sept 23. Fine and warmer no need of fire. cleaner Parlor and Dining rooms curtains at laundry. 45 cents. at Annies this week. Tue Sept 24. Fine bright perfect day. cleaned hall, kitchen outside of windows. Wed Sept 25. Fine bright and warm. I was in Toronto Pyrex dish $1.50. Lunch and at Hipp. put up curtains in eve. Thur Sept 26. Fine and very warm summer heat. I cleaned cellar, and picked a few more apples. Fri Sept 27. Fair but dull with a few sprinkles. up helping to clean the church. Sat Sept 28. Fine and very warm summer heat. finished cleaning the back kitchen all cleaning done in the house. went to a shower at Felicia Corks for Mrs Allen Cook. Sun Sept 29. A light rain in the morning early but not to do much good, badly needed. I was at morning church. Harvest Thanksgiving Services. turning colder, Mrs Davidson went with me to eve church. Lizzie and Wylie called for apples, chair, carpet. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8671fe251322de866422aff81fbf96af.pdf 8b7def07bbaba3320e375df591b96c27 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Sept 30. Fine but quite cold and windy. washed. Annie here night. Tue Oct 1. Fine bright rather cold. need a fire first for a week. cleaned shed and store room. {Marley?} Findlay picked last of apples, I gave him 50 cents only asked 35 cents. Wed Oct 2. Fine and cold, quite a frost. I went to Toronto met LIzzie and Annie and got a Coat 29.50 and hat 2.79 which I exchanged. Thur Oct 3. Fair but cold and windy. Annie here for dinner and tea as her fire is out. took large basket apples to Mrs Noble. Fri Oct 4. Fine bright and quite cold. returned Coat and went to Mr Farmers X ray of tooth. Sat Oct 5. Fine bright after a heavy frost heaviest of the fall. N.S. put lock on 20 cents for fixing. Mrs Davidson and I for a little walk. Sun Oct 6. Fine and much warmer. I went to church. Harvest Thanksgiving Service and Communion, at evening church for a walk in the afternoon. Mon Oct 7. Fine and quite cold, called at Mrs Kaisers and up at the Hall in eve. Tue Oct 8. Fine bright and cold, heavy frost. at Annies this week. Wed Oct 9. Fine bright and cold, heavy frost and ice. I called to see Miss Edey she is up. Covered Cistern on tuesday. Thur Oct 10. Fine bright day, I went to Toronto. fire in little stove. Annie has furnace. Fri Oct 11. Fine but dull and cold, East wind. Mrs David children in Toronto it is Teachers Convention Thursday and to-day. I got a $1.00 hat yesterday. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1dc0ef072048932904f78f2d99303bff.pdf 287237368c30edbd0537972fda0260d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat Oct 12. Dull and threatening then a light shower in evening but not to do much good. I went to Weston left at 2.30 there at 4.30. "Woodbridge Fair". Sun Oct 13. Dull and dreary but not cold at morning and evening church with Clara, for a walk in the afternoon. Mon Oct 14. Fine bright perfect day. George and Clara brought me home about 4.30 at Annies for the night again as she is expecting Plumbers. Tue Oct 15. Fine bright perfect day, after a heavy white frost. I raked some leaves in afternoon and burnt. stayed with the Davidson children while father and mother at practice. Wed Oct 16. A terrific N.W. wind. The barns burned on the old Sane farm. Our Parish Hall opened at 8.30. Mrs Davidson, Lorraine and I up. a large loaf and a pound or a little over minced ham and about a pound of butter for sandwiches. Thur Oct 17. Fine and quite cold and bright in Toronto at Hipp and lunch. I was sick at night chilly and stomach sick. Fri Oct 18. Fine and bright. I was sick all day and chills and Dears. the children came to Annies their teachers convention. I remained with L. and D- for the evening. Bus apples $1. Sat Oct 19. Fine warm perfect day. I had the children for dinner. picked last of winter pears. At Presbyterian Bazzar and afternoon tea. raked and burned a few of the leaves. Mrs Davidson started to pick apples. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/47cfe3260a8c53962327735aaf86e9c3.pdf 24aa6e598c63e9e758374ce1d619fb96 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sun Oct 20. A perfect day and quite warm. "United Church" reopening I was at morning church "Childrens Service" for a walk after dinner to see remaings of fire loss. At church at the United Church in the evening. Mon Oct 21. Fine and quite warm. I raked and burnt leaves. put on Double door. Cannot get window on as Mr D. lame back. Tue Oct 22. Terrific East storm, drifiting and blowing all day. came in East window badly had to get Annie for the night. first heavy rain since 14 Aug to do any good. Wed Oct 23. Dull and showery most of day. Nelson Smellie took clock to Richmond Hill. I cleaned up after rain put curtains up, went to Toronto (north) for celery <s>7</s>85 cents. Furnace to dry up not needed for cold. Thur Oct 24. Dull and light showers most of day. our Supper Concert and Bazaar $160 - supper and concert. Fri Oct 25. Fine and clearing. W. Riddell looking at E. window. stiff knees. Sat Oct 26. Fine and not so cold. raked and burnt some leaves not very dry but all maples up. also our Apple leaves. Sun Oct 27. Fine bright and colder, strong winds. Florence James called for towels 85 cents. I was at morning church and eve church. Mon Oct 28. Fine I raked and burnt some leaves. finished covering cistern, at Dr with knee electric $1.50. Tue Oct 29. Cold East wind. Mr Susan putting roof and flashing East window $13.50. Mr Passmore called. Mr S. put in double window. Wed Oct 30. Dull and showery. Election day. Ferguson {Con-gor?} returned with large majority. at Dr. 1.50 for Electric. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/480cc0c51484ad1b03ec1d79e4062e02.pdf 0f34809b8ba523f7cf5f51dbc829176d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thur Oct 31. Pretty cloudy with drizzling rain in evening Halloween. I went to Annies early in the evening. Fri Nov 1. Dull followed by rain at night. I went to Doctors and he brought me to Annies to remain in bed. did not pay. Sat Nov 2. Fine bright perfect day. Bazaar at United Church young girls. Annie went. I was in bed. Sun Nov 3. Fine bright perfect day. I was in bed. Sent for Dr. Lizzie out for a short call. Mon Nov 4. Rather dull with squawls. Doctor called. Tue Nov 5. Fine bright and clear. Doctor called. I went home for a little walk. Wed Nov 6. Fine but dull and cold. Miss {Medd?} called. Mrs D. and Ada. Thur Nov 7. Fine and clear I came and light furnace but not to remain. Mrs Collins called. W. Cook Meaford dead. Fri Nov 8. Fine with exeption of a squawl then bright. Mr. J. Smith brought Clock. $6.00. I went for Electric treatment in the evening. Came home to remain. Sat Nov 9. Fine bright and clear not so cold. {Electric & thank?} Mr Youngman got a bus apples on friday so sold six bus at $1.bus. Sun Nov 10. Fine bright morning. at church. rained in the eve - I went to Annies early to hear Radio service. Mon Nov 11. "Thanksgiving" Annie and I at Lizzies for the day. Showery early then dull and mild rest of day. Tue Nov 12. Fine but dull and mild. I covered vine burned last of apple leaves, etc. at the Doctors in the eve - medecine. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/696d8581eb2c745595dc88855a90a773.pdf d6f0105c3348c2f059edbf7e6071a285 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wed Nov 13. Rather dull and showery at first. called to see Miss Edey. Thur Nov 14. Fair but dull. I went to Toronto first for a month lunch and a "show" rained heavily in the eve. Fri Nov 15. Fine bright and cooler, first sunshine since Sunday. a.m. I met Lizzie in Toronto got coat $39.50 and hat $2.79. Sat Nov 16. Fine bright perfect day. Annie went to Lizzie in the afternoon. called at Drs. just to report as I have medicine. could do without furnace but afraid of cold. Sun Nov 17. I have been at Annies six weeks except one night as she has had men. Lorraine with me last night. Annie came home late in the evening. I was at morning ch- {church}. Mon Nov 18. A heavy East rain all day. Clearing in the late afternoon Annie had to go home early. I was there at night. Tue Nov 19. Fine and clearing a little colder. Plumbers done at A - but other men. Wed Nov 20. Fine and much colder. ground all frozen. Miss Edey went to Toronto. the 2.2.C. have fires lighted not sure if yesterday or to-day. Mrs Davidson got pillows $2.50. Thur Nov 21. Fine and very cold wind. all day. quite wintry past couple of days. Fri Nov 22. Fine bright and clear, but very heavy frost. Curlers Euchre at the hall. Sat Nov 23. Fine but quite cold. all hard frozen since tuesday. I was at Dr McLeans a filling $3. and treated a tooth. at afternoon tea and sale of cooking at the hall in the afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b8d38c9f25d6fe49d6adb935d2a8052f.pdf b6d238861c63ab35787d4c7e1700d530 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sun Nov 24. Fine and quite a cold wind. I went to church in the morning. A special collection asked for. not out in the evening. Mon Nov 25. Fine and quite cold. I called to see Mrs Noble. at the Doctors in evening. Electric treatment. Tue Nov 26. Fine and milder. Mrs Davidson and I in Toronto. Wed Nov 27. Dull and light showers. colder in the evening. I was at the Drs. Electric treatment. Thur Nov 28. Fine but very cold with high wind and blustery. I was at Mrs Alan Cooks reception. 4 to 6. at 68 Spadina Road N. of Bloor. went to social of girls at U. Church with Mrs Davidson. Fri Nov 29. Fine but very cold for november. at Dr for electric. 6 above zero. Sat Nov 30. Fine but very cold wind, about 5 above zero. I am still at Annies. She went to social at Mrs Morrisons in the evening. her men finished all but door in Med. cabinet. Sun Dec 1. Fine and slightly higher temperature. I went to morning church. at Drs for Electric. Paid bill $17.00. Snow in eve. Mon Dec 2. Fine after a heavy snow storm about 4 inches. I went to Toronto. called at W. Cooks office not in, and got fur coat mended at Mr Thomsons 128 Spadina ave. Tue Dec 3. Fine clear and cold, ground all well covered with snow. I washed, went to Doctors in eve. Electric $1.50. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f68724214231cc437bc8966b07212af9.pdf 403b1c8e9d79ec0f2ad98b8e45abb5f1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wed Dec 4. Fine and quite cold. Annie in Toronto shopping. Thur Dec 5. Fine and a little milder. I went to Toronto shopping. Mrs Davidson at Mrs Mc{Ailffes?}. at Drs in eve. $1.50 Elect. {electric.} Fri Dec 6. Fine and quite raw East wind. misty and rather icy in the afternoon. Mrs D, Annie and I went with W. Simpson down to Marguerites Recital. home about 11.30. Sat Dec 7. Misty and settling on trees. started to snow in the evening. Annie here only about three nights in the past couble of months. she was in at Boyles in eve. quite a heavy fall of snow. Sun Dec 8. Fair and quite cold. I was at morning church and at the Doctors in the evening. $1.50 Electric I am not going to take any more for a while. Snow in eve. Annie here. Mon Dec 9. Fine and moderately cold I took some papers gold notes for exchange to W. Cooks. did some shopping. at Annies at night. Lizzie came out. Tue Dec 10. Fine and a little milder. Lizzie and Annie are painting bathroom. Lizzie ehre for tea. Oysters quite a little fall of snow in the afternoon. Wed Dec 11. Fine but much colder with East wind five above zero in evening. Lizzie went home. C. White dead. Thur Dec 12. Milder with east wind little snow and damp. I went to Toronto - disappointed not meeting T. Mrs Davidson shopping. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/77694b337809014e38b754dbab3c2ae2.pdf 1b2b10bb85f8484288bdf586c0e0ee07 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fri Dec 13. Fine and milder. Annie here at night. I have a bad cold in head and throat. Mrs Smellie called. Ida Elson in eve. Sat Dec 14. Fine and very mild. N. Smellie took me out to Mrs Pooles in the morning. quite slushy. snow plough on. Sun Dec 15. Fine and turning a little colder. I did not go to morning church, have a cold and going in evening as Bishop there to confirm candidates. no fire in little stove the last few days. at evening church the Bishop confirmed 13 Candidates seven boys, six girls. Mon Dec 16. Fine and very cold after mild yesterday. five above zero. Dr for cold. Tue Dec 17. East wind and quite cold sleeting most of day from East quite a debth of snow now. Wed Dec 18. Fine and quite cold East wind some roads quite bad travelling. I was in Toronto shopping met I for dinner but not at Show. started to sleet again in the evening. Thur Dec 19. Rather stormy early then cleared at noon. I went with Mrs Davidson to school entertainment. quite cold and heavy walking. Fri Dec 20. Fine and moderately cold high wind. at shower at Miss Halls for Mabel Welsh at Annies at night. {Plantel?} 1.25. Sat Dec 21. Fine and very cold. took parcel for Marjorie to Mrs B. Annie here at night. Sun Dec 22. Fine perfect day cold at morning Church in for tea at Mrs Davidsons and for the evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dfb5fdda30ec75dc6ac0de3c9acab227.pdf 81bc0de804e296e2bdf1c4226ca00c25 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon Dec 23. Dr Johns taken to the Hospital. Snowing gently all day a great debth fallen. I called at M. Chapmans at the Christmas tree at United SS. Tue Dec 24. Fine and moderately cold. Donald helped shovel snow. took {Cyclamen?} to Mrs. Noble. 45 cents at N. Toronto Market. chicken $1.70 at 35 cents per lb. Mrs {G.?} Bowes. Wed Dec 25. A fall of light snow then clearing and milder. a great debth of snow. "Christmas" like olden days. Wylie, Lizzie and children at Annies. Willies had their gathering at home. Thur Dec 26. Fine and quite mild. girls at Annies. Fri Dec 27. Fine and very mild. I went to Toronto. changed some articles. C: {seath?} 2 yrs: water in cellar in pipes from cistern frozen at {loudside?}. the city more blocked with snow than here. Sat Dec 28. Fair and very mild. scraped road with big snow plough. Annie, Lizzie and children also Lorraine for tea. Sun Dec 29. A fall of light snow clearing about ten I went to church. The United Church had new Organ and {Pulpit?} dedicated. I went in the evening, very mild. Mon Dec 30. Fair and quite mild. I called at Mrs Smellies in eve. Lizzie and family still at Annies. Tue Dec 31. Fine and very mild and slushy, but pleasant. Lizzie went home in the afternoon. Doctor Johns much worse. roasted chicken about 2 hours and just in about an hour next day to warm. no fire in little stove over a week. 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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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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Pioneer Exercise Book {Crown drawing near top center of page}{Drawing of quill and book near bottom center of page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1928</p> <p>Sun Jan 1 Fine but very cold and windy. I went to morning church. was in at Mrs Davidsons for tea. Annie here at night. very high wind.</p> <p>Mon Jan 2. Fine clear and cold but a perfect day. Wellies family and Annie here for dinner. Marjorie is sick so not out. Annie and I at new years Play. {illegible}. Mrs Bales passed away. and Miss {illegible}.</p> <p>Tue Jan 3. Fine and moderate, wonderful weather, called at Mr Bales.</p> <p>Wed Jan 4. Fine and moderately cold. Mrs Davidsons and I in {Toronto?}</p> <p>Thurs Jan 5. Fine but dull and mild. I work for {illegible} to be shortened one dollar at Mrs Fedreys. Marjorie very poorly.</p> <p>Fri Jan 6. Mild and showery in the evening: Annie here at night. we have changed she comes here for week ends.{illegible} in fridays.</p> <p>Sat Jan 7. Fine and mild, {illegible} sloppy. I went to the {illegible} have a lame back and side, shapped the latter, muscular. {illegible}</p> <p>Sun Jan 8. Fine and mild, quiete dull. At morning church. Mrs D and I for a walk. not at evening church. called to see mr Dean and {J. Bowes?}.</p> <p>Mon Jan 9. Fine and mild rather drisly. at Annies.</p> <p>Tue Jan 10. Fine and mild. at the {illegible}. Violet Ray in side and gave me {liniment?}. $1.50. I called Boyles.</p> <p>Wed Jan 11. Fine but very dull and dreary. in at Mrs Davidsons for a while in afternoon.</p> <p><br />Thurs Jan 12. Fair but dull and damp. at miss Edeys in the evening.</p> <p>Fri Jan 13. Dull and mild, a little rain in the evening in {Toronto?} LY- at Annies she is at Choir Practice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat Jan 14. Very mild "Black Birds" here in the trees, started to snow then rain in the afternoon terrible slushy. Mr Farley here and put in wall plugs. Three dollars each. two plugs. Annie here at night.</p> <p>Sun Jan 15. Fine and decidedly cold and windy. Bishop Sweeny also Mr {illegible}. of {illegible} out. I was at morning and evening chruch. Lorraine for tea.</p> <p>Mon Jan 16. Fine but was wind, snow and rain late in afternoon.</p> <p>Tue Jan 17. Fine bright day. W. A. annual meeting. help Mr {illegible}.</p> <p>Wed Jan 18. Fine and quite mild I went to see Mary Walsm at 865. Danforth ave. Annie at {illegible} meeting had supper first.</p> <p>Thurs Jan 19. Raw east wind followed by heavy rain in the afternoon. a {illegible} wind and rain in the evening. water high in {illegible}</p> <p>Fri Jan 20. A very high wind and quite cold. Soft Ball girls {illegible}. I did not go. I got a {illegible} 45 a jar, at Annies.</p> <p>Sat Jan 21. Fair and very cold {illegible} the furst this season. Annie here at night. made all clean and dry on pavement. I phoned M</p> <p>Sun Jan 22. Fine bright and quite cold. I was at morning and eve church. out for a walk in afternoon.</p> <p>Mon Jan 23. Fine and moderately cold. I walked out to see Majorie who is poorly. Miss Edey called. she and I at {illegible} the same wardens. elected a perfect {eve?}.</p> <p>Tue Jan 24 Rained most of the day. Then during the night turned much colder. and quite a fall of snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wed Jan 25. Fine but a terrific high wind and cold. phoned Marjorie.</p> <p>Thur Jan 26. Colder two above zero. falling light snow untill noon and cleared with snow and cold. I called to see Miss Mae {illegible}. first wintry looking day of the season about 2 or 3 snow.</p> <p>Fri Jan 27. Fine bright morning and then started to snow in afternoon and continued all evening. Mr Davidson and I to see them curl in eve-</p> <p>Sat Jan 28. Fine and bright but cold I saw Mrs Smellie called in the afternoon</p> <p>Sun Jan 28. Fine but very cold. 10 or 12 below zero. a perfect day and no wind. I went to morning church. for a walk and at eve church.</p> <p>Mon Jan 30. Fine and very cold. 12 or 14 below zero but not so low in Toronto {illegible}. church burned. Mrs Davidson and I called to see Mr Sneilen</p> <p>Tue Jan 31. Fine bright and cold. {illegible }down to John {illegible} for dinner Vemer brought me to N.Toronto home about mine. I called at Mr Halls. odd sleighs and cutters out. but no depth of snow.</p> <p>Wed Feb 1 Fine day but windy and bluesky. Mr Hall buried. I called hair {illegible} at J. Bowes in the evening. cold but nice steady weather a week.</p> <p>Thur Feb 2. Moderately cold. beat, did not see his shadow but bright later on. over to see girls skiing. Called at Mrs Nobles in aft-</p> <p>Fri Feb 3. Milder and thawing in Toronto at Hepp. annie here at night Mr Powsell and Miss Edey called when I was away.</p> <p>Sat Feb 4. Mild and sloppy turned colder at night. Annie at Mr Boyle to dinner. Mr Davidson and I for a walk</p> <p>Sun Feb 5. Fine bright perfect day.{illegible} cold. at morning church. Mr Davidson and I for a walk. I walk to evening church. very cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Feb 6. Fine bright day quite cold. wentto see them skate.</p> <p>Tue Feb 7. Turning mild. light rain in the afternoon. Mrs Davidson and I called to see Mr {Snieder?}. very slippery at night.</p> <p>Wed Feb 8. Mild with rain and mist. Slippery at first. Jessie Shelly called.</p> <p>Thur Feb 9. Snowing very gently most of the day. Mrs Davidson and I in Toronto, she got a fress. Mrs De Laporte called.</p> <p>Fri Feb 10. Fine bright a perfect day with moderate temperature. I called to see Willie and Mereie and Lucy Bowes. A.{illegible} at night.</p> <p>Sat Feb 11. Fine bright day. perfect. {illegible} S.S sleigh drive. I helped Mrs Davidson to trim {illegible} for {illegible}. Annie has a slight cold.</p> <p>Sun Feb 12. Fine and moderately cold a perfect day, rather icy. I went to morning church. John Book, Verner and George here for tea.</p> <p>Mon Feb 13. Fine bright perfect day. I went to see them skate. Edyely.S.S there. Annie at Annie Hamiltons for lunch. Ruth has mumps.</p> <p>Tue Feb 14. Rained steadily all afternoon and evening. water high in the ditches and icy "Valentines Day". Lorraine and Donald had a Party nineteen girls and boys there. at Boyles in eve- Mrs{illegible}</p> <p>Wed Feb 15. Fair and bright but slippery. like spring weather w.a at</p> <p>Thur Feb 16. Fine bright perfect day. I went to Toronto.</p> <p>Fri Feb 17. Fine and. bright. mild. Miss Edey called. I got two tons Coal. $15.00 per ton . Mrs {illegible} had a hard time getting in as driveway so slippery. Annie here at night.</p> <p>Sat Feb 18. Fine and very much colder. high wind. N.W.</p> <p>Sun Feb 19. Fine but cold . S.W wind. I went to morning church. started to be bluesky in the afternoon. at mr Davidsons to here Radio, Mrs B. {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Feb 20. Very cold and windy. blowing snow. but not much to blow.</p> <p>Tue Feb 21. Fine bright and cold. mean zero. I was at Mrs Smellie for tea. Mrs D. and children at Picnic od "Uncle Tom's Cabin" "Girls Club" social eve at L.B.</p> <p>Wed Feb 22. Fair and milder. I called to see Mr Welsh and at Mrs{Abby's?}. in the afternoon. "Ash Wednesday."</p> <p>Thur Feb 23. Mild and thawing the light snow that came in the night. turning much colder at night.</p> <p>Fri Feb 24. Fine bright and quite cold, a perfect day. in Toronto at S.Hepp Annie here at night.</p> <p>Sat Feb 25. Fine and very cold wind coldest of the snow. 8 or 10 below out here. We were at Mrs Johns "{Bredye?}" four tables.</p> <p>Sun Feb 26. Fine bright and cold. I went to morning church. Mrs Davidson in for a while in the afternoon. I went to eve.church. Mr.Beally preached.</p> <p>Mon Feb 27. Fine bright day. moderately cold. I have a bad cold pains in the face and ears went to Doctors for tablets and cough medicine. $1.50</p> <p>Tue Feb 28. Fine bright and cold wind. pain in head. bad. Mrs Simpsons &amp; Miss Mandy called.</p> <p>Wed Feb 29. Fine and moderate. I went to see Miss Wilson about the "Club" Willie and Mary called for a few minutes on the way from Toronto.</p> <p>Thur Mar 1st. Fine with high wind but not stormy. my face better but have a head cold.</p> <p>Fri Mar 2. Fine but cold wind. I called at Miss Edeys in the afternoon.</p> <p>Sat Mar 3. Fine bright perfect day but cold wind. {illegible} and Jessie here to spend the evening.</p> <p>Sun Mar 4. Bluesky and soft snow about noon then turning colder with high wind. I went to morning church. stranger in the eve {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Mar 5. Fine and moderatelt cold. strong wind. Mrs Davidso and I at the Lady. {illegible}. $45. 20 tables. Donald has mumps.</p> <p>Tue Mar 6. Fine and milder had the "girls Club" fifteen in all twelve gitls and three ladies. a perfect night. A. came for night.</p> <p>Wed Mar 7. A little fall of soft snow last night then turned colder in afternoon, not so icy now. J.</p> <p>Thur Mar 8. Fine bright and quite cold. I went with Miss Edey to Toronto Mr Delaporte out. we had tea at Mrs Mr Donalds. home mine.</p> <p>Fri Mar 9. A very stormy day. about 4 inches of snow with high wind quite rough. first real storm of the season. Willie brought {illegible} to Annies.</p> <p>Sat Mar 10. Fine bright day Mr{illegible} here in the evening. Annie up at Meda's in eve.</p> <p>Sun Mar 11. Fine and quite mild. snow melting. I went to morning church. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk in afternoon I went to Drs in eve tablets and cough medicne $1.50</p> <p>Mon Mar 12. Fine and very mild. black birds here. I went to see Meda {illegible} in the afternoon. {water?} {illegible} quickly but not over.</p> <p>Tue Mar 13. Mild and started to rain heavely about four o'clock: and water over the road in the evening, I wore rubber boots out.</p> <p>Wed Mar 14. Fair and much colder water {illegible} off and frozen clean.</p> <p>Thur Mar 15. Fine and quite cold. all frozen. called to see J.Bowes.</p> <p>Fri Mar 16. Fine and bright, a perfect day. I was in Toronto. Hepp.</p> <p>Sat Mar 17. Fine and moderately cold. Annie at Hockey match at Unionville on friday eve. pavement dry and, clean most places.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun Mar 18. Fine but cold N.E wind. I was at morning church. MrsD. and I for a short walk. a little bluesky in eve. I called at Miss Edeys.</p> <p>Mon Mar 19. Fine day. milder. I called at Mr Smellie. Mrs R. Simpson called. cleaned {illegible}</p> <p>Tue Mar 20. Fine and bright. my cold and face still miserable.</p> <p>Wed Mar 21. Fine and milder. wild geese coming sown. Robins here. Annie and I in Toronto met {Liggis?} I got a coat but returned it.</p> <p>Thur Mar 22. Fine bright day first out without {illegible}. went with Mrs Davidson to Miss Barkers.</p> <p>Fri Mar 23. A fine bright day. I was in Toronto at Hepp. Annie here at night.</p> <p>Sat Mar 24. Thunder 4. AM. Very, very, warm and bright, unseasonable. at Bridge at Mrs Breakey's. 2:30. home shorty after see Annie at Medas.</p> <p>Sun Mar 25. Raining gently from the east. and cloudy all day. at morning church. for a walk with Mrs Davidson, at evening church it is very damp and misty.</p> <p>Mon Mar 26. Dull and damp quite mild. came a thunder storm early in the evening, lights out. rained part of night then turned stormy and colder. cleaned clothes closets Drawers. Mr Bakers called with syrup. 1.15 per half gallon. I called at Mr Rieh Simpsons in afternoon with syrup.</p> <p>Tue Mar 27. Strong winds and light snow. very cold. at social Mrs {illegible}.</p> <p>Wed Mar 28. Fine but cold. n.w. wind. I aired furs. cleaned cellar headway steps</p> <p>Thur Mar 29. Fine bright. perfect day. cleaned {illegible} shelves. in cellar in the afternoon went to Toronto to see Mrs Mason and Mrs {Jeasdale?}</p> <p>Fri Mar 30. Snowing and blowing from the east all day. Annie here at night. did a little cleaning in cellar.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat Mar 31. Fine but cold wind. Annie went to {illegible} for the week end. Lorraine here with me at night. {Wore?} blue hat to Miss Barkes to be remodelled.</p> <p>Sun Apr 1. Fine bright a little milder. I went to morning church. out to Willies for a while in the afternoon. and at evening church.</p> <p>Mon Apr 2. Fine bright perfect day. cleaned beds.{illegible} and all the windoews upstairs. Annie came home and here for the night.</p> <p>Tue Apr 3. A shower then cleared and quite warm. I borrowed Mrs D. electric cleaner and did carpets upstairs. thunder storm 12.PM</p> <p>Wed Apr 4. Fine bright and quite warm. finished cleaning upstairs and halls all done up there. cleaned back kitchen cupboard.</p> <p>Thur Apr 5. Fine and quite warm. I cleaned middle part of cellar all done but some in cellar kitchens uncovered {illegible}. E.sale. shower in a.m</p> <p>Fri Apr 6. Good Friday. I went to service it was very warm a record breaker for the season. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk.</p> <p>Sat Apr 7. Mild then started to rain at noon and continued a heavy rain all afternoon. we were at Welsh's for dinner. M.Boyle drove us down and came for us.</p> <p>Sun Apr 8. Turned very cold and bluesky. a great change after the past week. which was unusually mild. I went to Easter Service. Kylie Liggie and children also Annie for tea. I went to {illegible} church in the evening. children remained so I went to Annies. fur coat on in eve.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Apr 9. Fine and quite cold and windy, freezing. I cleaned {illegible}</p> <p>Tue Apr 10. Fine and a little milder.</p> <p>Wed Apr 11. Fine and moderately cold. I finished cleaning cellar kitchen so all is done down there. at Annie for tea she had. Boyles. Welsh's and Meda.</p> <p>Thur Apr 12. Milder and fine. I cleaned. Store rooms over the shed. {illegible} and children came so remained for tea. Annie {teaching?}</p> <p>Fri Apr 13. Fine and much colder again. I went to Toronto at. Annie here at night. Liggie and children went home.</p> <p>Sat Apr 14. Snowing early and then turned to rain and rained heavily untill about three .o'clock</p> <p>Sun Apr 15. FIne and very cold wind. I went to morning and eve- church. wore my fur coat. Mrs Smellie called in the afternoon. Mrs Davidson and I for a little walk after. freezing at night.</p> <p>Mon Apr 16. Fine and moderately cold. washed for cleaning. double rooms. cleaned windows and pictures. curtains were washed last fall.</p> <p>Tue Apr 17. Fine and bright. I cleaned double rooms. had Mrs Davidsons Electric cleaner. called to see Miss Kelly last eve.</p> <p>Wed Apr 18. Fine and rather cold with frosts at night. I went to Toronto. Annie with me for a while untill I got a coat twenty five dollars. went to see W.{illegible}.</p> <p>Thur Apr 19. A thunder storm in the night. then turned very cold and a terrific wind. Waller {illegible} put new leathers on the pump. fifty cents. Mrs D cleaning parlor</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Apr 30. Light rain early. then {squawls?} all day. finished shed. a very high wind. most every person seeding. some {illegible} before.</p> <p>Tue May 1. A fine bright day. and moderately warm. I went to Toronto. H. put in lettuce, onions and peas. ground works {illegible}. up at Mrs Wiltsheres for lettuce in eve.</p> <p>Wed May 2. Fine and quite warm. dug around shrubs. went to cemetry in evening and called on Mrs Noble. went for little drive {Langstaff?}.</p> <p>Thur May 3. Rather dull and misty at first. cleared and very warm. I cleaned east {illegible} no fire in little stove.</p> <p>Fri May 4. Fine and very warm an extreme change. I cleaned north {illegible}. Mrs Neil Mrs Donald called. I was at Annies as {illegible} and Jessie in for cards.</p> <p>Sat May 5. Very warm untill noon a shower then cleared and quite cool. no fire needed as house still warm. Annies Recital 3.P.M. {illegible} and children remained so I was there.</p> <p>Sun May 6. Fine bright day. quite cool but pleasant. I was at church. lighted fire in {illegible} afternoon. Annie here at night.</p> <p>Mon May 7. Fine and bright. varnished chairs. painted south {illegible} at Annies.</p> <p>Tue May 8. Fine and warmer. Varnished Coal Oil stove. went to Mrs Fees. the girls Club entertained the mothers.</p> <p>Wed May 9. Fine and warm a perfect day. I went to Mr Charllons funeral. called at {illegible} but she was out.</p> <p>Thur May 10. Fine and bright. got lawn mower fixed 75 cts but had to go back. cut grass first {illegible}. no fire for a couple of days.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Fri May 11. A light {squawl?} of rain quite warm and then colder in the afternoon afternoon. I called on Miss Mundey. called to pay Mr Cart $1.00 for having {grave?}.</p> <p>Sat May 12. Fine but very cold and windy. I went to Mr Balls at Home and Clara came to spend Sunday. at United Church. and went to the Cemetry in afternoon. Frank and Mrs.</p> <p>Sun May 13. Teasdale for tea. fine but very cold. I had to light a {illegible}.</p> <p>Sun May 13. little fire in furnace, on Saturday, latest it ever was bright.</p> <p>Mon May 14 Fine bright and warmer furnace out. Clara left. {Mirnie?} came in the morning and remained.</p> <p>Tue May 15. Fine and warm a perfect day. Jack called for his mother and left at mine a.m. I have a terrible cold in my head. put in beans. and more peas.</p> <p>Wed May 16. Fair and milder then shower in evening.</p> <p>Thur May 17. Dull and misty but little rain. Mrs D. and I took a walk to {illegible}. got some pansies. cut some grass.</p> <p>Fri May 18. Fine but very sultry. I went to Toronto. Hepp finished cutting grass. in the evening. Annie here all week. made change to week about.</p> <p>Sat May 19. Showers early the morning then sultry and very damp all day. {illegible} no we went to Miss Booker to a {illegible} went with Welsh girls. five tables. no fire. I went to Annies. houses feel damp.</p> <p>Sun May 20. Fine bright and quite warm. at morning church. and eve church.</p> <p>Mon May 21. Fine day. and warmer. special {illegible} meeting. look double window out.</p> <p>Tue May 22. FIne and mild. I went to Toronto dress at Leah shop $0.95. weigh 134.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wed May 23. Fine and moderately warm. Mac Rimon for tea. Annie remained at Liggies over at night. Lorraine here.</p> <p>Thur May 24. Fine bright day. perfect holiday. I went to Annies at night. Mrs Davidson and I at cemetry. fire works.</p> <p>Fri May 25. Fine bright perfect day. in Toronto lunch and H-</p> <p>Sat May 26. Dull and damp but only sprinkles. I went to John Books. and for a drive in the afternoon. fire on some afternoons.</p> <p>Sun May 27. Fine but quite cold and dull. at Church. for a drive to near Oshawa. and to Old Mill for tea.</p> <p>Mon May 28. Dull and cold. I came home at noon. cut grass. Nelson S trimmed evergreens in the evening. 50 cents but gave $1.00. Annie here at night fire lighted.</p> <p>Tue May 29. Fine and a little warmer. I went to Wellie for a while in the afternoon. up at Mrs Wellshires for {illegible}. no fire.</p> <p>Wed May 30. Fine and bright. put on screen door. battery. called at Mrs {illegible} Mrs Bollins and Mrs Welcock but not in.</p> <p>Thur May 31. Fine day I was in Toronto called at W. Books. called at Miss Edeys in the evening.</p> <p>Fri June 1. A beautiful day. bright and moderately warm. E. moved.</p> <p>Sat June 2. Fine bright but much colder and windy. up at Mrs W for Onions in evenig. put in some plants very dry. grass not growing. no fire since monday. {illegible} Harrison here cleaned stove and furnace pipes put all up but pipes in cellar. put them over shed. at Annies at night. no rain for weeks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun June 3. Fine bright but cold. a slight frost. but not that much harm. I went to church. morning and evening. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk. some of beans frozen.</p> <p>Mon June 4. Fine with. dull east window. washed one {illegible}. Mrs D. {illegible} {illegible}. a little fire. last of season.</p> <p>Tue June 5. Fine but dull and threatening. showery by four o'clock. Mrs Street brought two tons of coal $14.75 per ton $29.00 there is three tons in bin he says also pile in cellar. finw did not cut lawn up.</p> <p>Wed June 6. Raining very gently all day. first for weeks did a great deal of good as ground was cracking. But rather late for pastures. {illegible} badly in need cleaned stove. well.</p> <p>Thur June 7. Fine bright and clear warmer. I was in Toronto.H. so nice and warm I varnished kitchen when I came home. Oil cloth, dryed nicely. Mrs Smellie here in evening just as I finished.</p> <p>Fri Jun 8. Fine bright day. perfect day. Annie at {illegible} Rec-</p> <p>Sat June 9. Fine but turning colder with high wind. Annie at her Aunt Liggies birthday party. I went there at night.</p> <p>Sun June 10. Fine bright day but cool. I was at morning and eve Church. Mrs D. and I for a walk. Annie here at night.</p> <p>Mon June 11. Fine and quite cool. meeting at Rink for field day. first lettuce.</p> <p>Tue June 12. Fine and moderately {illegible} perfect day in Toronto got a mary dress $14.95 ordered. Drive starting for Parish Hall.</p> <p>Wed June 13. Very, very sultry. and came a bad storm about 4. P.M. Mrs James. Agnes and Annie. Ladies {illegible} at Mrs James. 28 in all. A house furnished pantry $96.-</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thur June 14. Fine bright perfect day. I was in Toronto lunch and H. home about 7.30.</p> <p>Fri June 15. Fine bright and quite cool. perfect day. Annie and I for a motor ride to {Peterboro} about 200 miles. home at a quarter to eight.</p> <p>Sat June 16. Fine bright day. perfect day. I went to Jennie {illegible} for a drive in the evening.</p> <p>Sun June 17. Fine bright but very cool. at morning church at Rosedale. {illegible} and to hear Rer Newlon Powell in the eve. Jennie had .Book Baldwin and Mr and Mrs {Tebby?} for lunch.</p> <p>Mon June 18. Dull east wind warmer. I came home about 10.30. went to Mr Reamans funerale at 2.30. a light shower in eve.</p> <p>Tue June 19. Fine bright day. warmer. washed last {illegible} Blanket. called at Miss Welsons in eve.</p> <p>Wed June 20. Fine day. Annie in Toronto met L. not teaching as Ruth measels.</p> <p>Thur June 21. A shower then cleared. Mrs Bollins and Mrs Wilcock called Wed</p> <p>Fri June 22. Dull with light shower in afternoon. a heavy storm in Toronto in afternoon then clear and bright. I went to Toronto. for lunch and at Lowe's then for a walk. foggy in the evening. A- and I for a little drive up yonge street with Welsh girls.</p> <p>Sat June 23. A heavy shower in the morning. then very damp and misty all afternoon with showery we. I went to H. {illegible}. A. T. girl club tea and sale of work. pured tea made $.187. cleaned. Annies here at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun June 24. Clearing and brighter has been damp and dripping for several days. I went to morning church. for a short walk and to evening church.</p> <p>Mon June 25. Fine and moderately warm. Donald for tea his people at Mrs MC.</p> <p>Tue June 26. Fine and warm followed by showers. a great growth this week</p> <p>Wed June 27. Fine and moderately warm. I was in Toronto home grown berries 30 cents a box. P. has measels.</p> <p>Thur June 28. Fine and moderately warm. put oilcloth on cellar floor.</p> <p>Fri June 29. Dull and threatening all day then heavy rain in evening and most of night.</p> <p>Sat June 30. Fine bright and clear. warm a perfect day. Miss Mae.{illegible} here for tea. I in evening. Annie out at Mrs youngs for pic.nic. at Annies.</p> <p>Sun July 1. Fine and gentle warm I went to morning church. Mr Baker at United? came a thunder storm in the evening not out.</p> <p>Mon July 2. Fine but very, very warm. Field Day. fairly good crowd.</p> <p>Tue July 3. A thunder storm about noon and another about 3.P.M very heavy and terrific rain, bad in the city. for drive with Felicia &amp; Verne</p> <p>Wed July 4. Fine and quite warm. Annie at Liggies. M. has measels {illegible}</p> <p>Thur July 5. Fine and quite warm. Mrs D. and I down to see children to see children swimming. strawberries 25 ct at Mrs Summers.</p> <p>Fri July 6. Fine and cooler. I was in Toronto for a while white dress $4.95 at Leah Shop.</p> <p>Sat July 7. Fine but very, very warm. berries 20 cts Mrs Simp{illegible} and 25 Mrs Summers. Annie went to Liggies. I did not care to go. so slept with L as it was like a storm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun July 8. Fine but extremely warm at morning church. and for a short walk in eve. hottest day of season ever 90</p> <p>Mon July 9. A warm sultry day. thunder storm about six P.M. so Annie did not come home. T. called in evening. Lorraine stayed here.</p> <p>Tue July 10. Fine clear and moderately warm. I went to Toronto. at the Island. and had lunch and tea down town. Annie came home and brought children.</p> <p>Wed July 11. Fine bright and warm, a perfect day. United S.S pic.nic at Elm Park. Woodbridge. I called to seeMrs Smellie.</p> <p>Thur July 12. Fine bright and warm but not extreme. a perfect 12 {illegible}.. Mrs Davidson and children in Toronto. I went to N.T. in the evening took white dress back to be fixed. called to see D and Mr Delaporte. children went home</p> <p>Fri July 13. Dull and cool, we were at Liggies for lunch. also the Boyle family. Started to rain gently as we came home. then about 8. P.M. rained heavily and continued most of the night. I weigh 135- A.B- weight 137.</p> <p>Sat July 14. Fine but very wet and damp. Liggie and children came to Annies. last strawberries. Mrs G. {Bryant} died.</p> <p>Sun July 15. Fine at first. I went to church for a walk in afternoon Liggie and children went home. came heavy rain in evening</p> <p>Mon July 16. Fine and moderately warm. I made {illegible} white slip.</p> <p>Tue July 17. Very, very warm. I went to Mrs Bryants funeral. uo at the Cemetry in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wed July 18. Fine and warm. Annie. Wylie. Liggie and children motored north to Huntsville. first day. Donald. stayed with me. beans ready.</p> <p>Thur July 19. Fine and moderately warm. I went to Toronto at {Hanlans Pr?} ,dinner and tea in Toronto. rode up with Marguerute and her mother. east wind.</p> <p>Fri July 20. Rained heavily last night and this a.m. cleared about noon. green peas for dinner bad hay weather.</p> <p>Sat July 21. Fine and cool east wind. J.Bowes gave me a box of currants. Mary Walsm came to Thornhill. M.Walsm came to Thornhill. Raspberries at Mr Simpkins 20 cents they are 35 in Toronto.</p> <p>Sun July 22. Rained most of night gently from east. continued all morning could not go to church. Cleared about 5 P.M. Mrs Davidson went to church with me in eve.</p> <p>Mon July 23. Fine bright and moderately warm. Annie and Wylies came home at noon. walked to Willies in eve, they have no hay in.</p> <p>Tue July 24. Fine and quite warm. called at Mrs Smellies in the afternoon they took me to see Thomas Poole in the evening.</p> <p>Wed July 25. Very warm. got a basket of cherries at Mrs Sniders 40 cents and Mrs Kane brought me a basket tuesday a.m. before I was home. made wine, 5lbs sugar 35 cents to a small basket.</p> <p>Thur July 26. Fine and moderately warm got basket cherries from Mrs Snider 40, went for a drive to Unionville with Boyle girls. Liggie out for the night. a thunderstorm in the night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Fri July 27. Fine after a early shower. I went to Parry Sound {five?} to {illegible} N.smellie took me to R.Hill fare $.8 arribed at 3.10 P.M. {illegible} in eve.</p> <p>Sat July 28. Dull with east wind very cool. after rain in night.</p> <p>Sun July 29. Fine and quite cold. at morning church over to see Wylie and A called at Wellies. Charles apartment in the afternoon. Harry {illegible}.</p> <p>Mon July 30. Fine and cool. Jack took us for a long drive.</p> <p>Tue July 31. Fine untill midnight a heavy thunder storm rained most of the night. Mrs Charlie Apelle called.</p> <p>Wed Aug 1. A beutiful day. Regatta. Jack took us down. H.{illegible} buried. Annie and the {Barletons?} went {illegible} Jacksons {Pr?}.</p> <p>Thur Aug 2. Fair until afternoon a heavy storm.</p> <p>Fri Aug 3. Showery most of the day. I left at 15 to 1. P.M. a terrific storm in Toronto. {illegible} and rain. very hot.</p> <p>Sat Aug 4. Fine but extremely hot. humidity great. I went to see Wellie Book home at noon. cutgrass and marked then Floyd Davie cut and finished it. 50 cents. picked 2 boxes berries. rained in the night. Lorraine here</p> <p>Sun Aug 5. Dull with extreme humidity, occasional showers. I went to morning church. Miss Mac Rimmon for tea I went up for my coat which I left in church. E.{illegible}.</p> <p>Mon Aug 6. Dull and damp east wind. I cut grass over again. washed dc "Civic Holiday" for a walk in the eve. called to see M.Welson.</p> <p>Tue Aug 7. Fine bright and clearing. I went to Jacksons Pt. 2. P.M. arrived about 4. P.M. $20 per week at Lake view House. first clear weather for weeks it has been continued rain and much hay wasted grain badly down,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wed Aug 8. Fine bright and {clear?} perfect day. and complete change in weather after rain for weeks.</p> <p>Thur Aug 9. Fine bright and warmer.</p> <p>Fri Aug 10. Fine and very warm. {illegible} bad. a little shower. in night and turned cooler. Weiner Roast,</p> <p>Sat Aug 11. Fine and colder. very high wind and water rough, we all walaked to Sutton in the morning.</p> <p>Sun Aug 12. Fine bright and quite warm, a perfect day. Wylie took us for a short drive in the a.m. and a long drive in the afternoon to Beaverton {illegible} at. United Church Service in the eve.</p> <p>Mon Aug 13. Fine and quite warm a perfect day.</p> <p>Tue Aug 14. Fine and warm came home on the 2. P.M. car, Lorraine with me. Mrs D, mother went out to stay.</p> <p>Wed Aug 15. Fine and very warm. cut and clipped grass. did a little washing and cleaned {illegible} A. came home here at night.</p> <p>Thur Aug 16. Fine very wrm and sultry. T. in evening.</p> <p>Fri Aug 17. Fine but gentle warm. I called to invite Mr and Mrs Delaport.</p> <p>Sat Aug 18. Fine and quite cool. Sale of cooking on Mr Francis lawn I got cake and tarts. Mr and Mrs Delaporte and Miss Edey for tea. T. in eve. Annie at {illegible} {Jea?} for {illegible}</p> <p>Sun Aug 19. Fine and moderately warm a perfect day. I went to morning church. John. Felicia and Verne for tea. went dor a drive in the evening.T.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Aug 20. Fine and moderately warm. cut grass. washed. Mrs Davidson and children went on their holiday. Wedding in United Ch. Pauline Billesman and Mr Bowie.</p> <p>Tue Aug 21. Fine and moderately warm at first a light shower in after. first since about Aug 5th Civic holiday.</p> <p>Wed Aug 22. Fine and cooler. Annie and I in Toronto. she went to A.Hamiltons for tea. I came home early. got cucumbers at Mr {Wiltshires?}. at Annies for night.</p> <p>Thur Aug 23. Fine and moderately warm. I made sweet cucumber Pickles.</p> <p>Fri Aug 24. Cool east wind rained for a couple hours about noon then cleared and bright and cool. Mrs Mason. Mr Hamilton and Annie at Annies for tea. {illegible} Mrs D. supper.</p> <p>Sat Aug 25. Fine bright, perfect day. cool. Mrs Davidson came home about noon. {illegible} show in the Rink. did not have a {illegible} this year.</p> <p>Sun Aug 26. Beautiful day. bright and clear. at morning church. for a walk in afternoon. the children came to Annies. T.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Fri Aug 31. Fine day. quite cool. took Liggie down town for lunch. her Birthday. got our {illegible}. $5. Annie and I came home in the evening.</p> <p>Sat Sept 1. Fine and quite cool. raked hay and burnt some. Liggie and children for tea. tomatoes 30 cents at N.S. T. Annie at tea at Mrs James.</p> <p>Sun Sept 2. Dull and threatening. a little shower at noon. I went to Church a supply so Mr Noble not back. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk. {illegible}.</p> <p>Mon Sept 3. Dull with occasional showers. "Labor Day" Wylie took Liggie and children home.I was home all day. Agnes and Miss {illegible} at Annies for a game of cards in eve.</p> <p>Tue Sept 4. Fine and very cool but beutiful day. I went to {illegible} at 1.30 and home about 11. P.M. remained at Annies.</p> <p>Wed Sept 5. white frost Fine bright and very cool for swim all taken out of the water. I made a little {illegible}. the water was {illegible}1 degrees and got colder {illegible} last in. T. Annies here at night.</p> <p>Thur Sept 6. Fine bright day. slightly warmer. Mrs Davidson at {illegible} I aired quills pillows etc, called at Mrs Nobles in eve.</p> <p>Fri Sept 7. Fine day. bright and warmer. called at Miss Edeys in eve.</p> <p>Sat Sept 8. Fine bright and quite warm. swim at {illegible}- closing day.</p> <p>Sun Sept 9. Fine bright and clear. at morning church Mrs Noble home after four week absence. company for tea. not out in the eve.</p> <p>Mon Sept 10. Very, very warm and sultry. I went to {Dentret?} looked over and cleaned $1.- called to see Mr Thomson {illegible} for fur coat. $100 or by supplying {illegible}. $85, came thunder storm in eve.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tue Sept 11. Fair at first and sultry. a thunder storm about 4. P.M. I cleaned spare room. and cleaned all upstairs windows. washed curtains {illegible}.</p> <p>Wed Sept 12. Cleaned two north rooms. put up clean curtains, beat E.room feather bed. very sultry. Annie at Corn Roast at A.Roystons in eve. I went there for the night. took bed cover off not washed.</p> <p>Thur Sept 13. Fine and cooler. cleaned attic. Mrs D. helped me. furnished the upstairs hall. so all done up there. made Crabapple jelly. boiled apple Wed. WE-T</p> <p>Fri Sept 14. Fine bright and clear. I went to Miss Welsons Bridge young man Dick Heiner killed in evening. I got a basket of green Gage Plumbs 25cts at Mr Bayles.</p> <p>Sat Sept 15. A thunder storm in night. clearing and bright day. I went to Mr Nobles in the evening to get Birth and marriage certificates for Mrs Lane in Yorkton, caller in the eve. Mrs Davidson brought me a basket of blue Plumbs. T.</p> <p>Sun Sept 16. Fine bright and warm a perfect day. no need of a coat, I was at morning church. for a walk with Mrs D. in afternoon not out in eve.T.</p> <p>Mon Sept 17. Fine bright and warm. Mrs D. and I at R.{Hiners?} funeral. made blue Plumb jam. Mr Davidson gave me a basket.</p> <p>Tue Sept 18. Fine bright a perfect day. I went to Toronto. called at W.Cooks, and at Dr Campbells. eyes tested no change in glasses but eyes have a tired look more like from general health.</p> <p>Tue Sept 18. I got a basket of Peaches 85 cents. did them up in evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wed Sept 19. Fine day but raw east wind. I cleaned back kitchen, and picked a few apples. took Miss Edey a large basket. and Mrs D. got two small ones for her mother. Mrs Smellie callled,</p> <p>Thur Sept 20. Rained heavily early. then warm and showery most of day.</p> <p>Fri Sept 21. Fine bright and warm. S.W wind. sun crossing line. I cleaned outside of windows down stairs, cleaned cellar and cleaned out furnace. Mrs D and I called to ask Mr {illegible}.</p> <p>Sat Sept 22. Fine bright and cooler but a perfect day. I went to Toronto in the morning to see W.Cook about depositing money of the Grange Ave mortgage. Tom and Jennie Speight also Miss Speight for tea, first fire.</p> <p>Sun Sept 23. Fine bright and quite cool but perfect day. at morning church for a walk with Mrs D. started for church but met company.</p> <p>Mon Sept 24. Fine day. bright and sunny, cleared Parlor and Dining Room had Mrs D. Electric cleaner. picked a few apples. quite a frost.</p> <p>Tue Sept 25. Fair but dull and rather cold. cleaned kitchen and cleaned stove. all finished house cleaning. W.{Martin?} finished picking apples. 50 cents but gave him 75bcents, T.</p> <p>Wed Sept 26. Fair but dull and cool untill a light shower in eve. I took flowers up but did not remain to decorate. Annie here at night.</p> <p>Thur Sept 27. Dull and rather cold. with a few squawls. Mrs D. Annie and I at Thanksgiving service. not many out $30. I was at Annies Mr Robins of Markham preached.</p> <p>Fri Sept 28. Fine and brighter, I finished up shed. Mrs Hunt got a box of apples $1.00. T.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat Sept 29. Fine bright but rather cool. went to Toronto. at Victoria and remained down for supper. fine all week untill today. away.</p> <p>Sun Sept 30. Dull and rather cold. at morning service. Mr Noble preached. for a walk with Mrs D. at evening church. Arch Deac.Davids preached in evening T. H.Hooper much worse.</p> <p>Mon Oct 1. Fine bright and warmer. I was at a tea at Mrs Nobles. Mr Thompson called to fit my coat.</p> <p>Tue Oct 2. Dull and showery. most of day. Mr D. and I up to ask for Mr Ashby. I cleaned silver.</p> <p>Wed Oct 3. Fine bright and quite warm. Annie and I in Toronto got a pie knife for Jack Appelle. $1.50 at Ellis. at Miss Edeys. Miss e. called in afternoon in eve.</p> <p>Thur Oct 4. Fair but very warm and sultry. covered {illegible}. Teachers Convention. Annie here at night.</p> <p>Fri Oct 5. Rained until noon then showery. quite warm and very damp. The Apelles called just in a few minutes.</p> <p>Sat oct 6. Fine and bright moderately cold. I went to Weston on 2.25 about two hours going. for a walk in evening.</p> <p>Sun Oct 7. Fine and bright but colder, a perfect day. At morning and evening church.</p> <p>Mon Oct 8. Fine and much, a heavy frost. ice first of season. George and Clara brought me home about 2.30. Annie here.</p> <p>Tue Oct 9. Fine and much warmer a little fire in evening.</p> <p>Wed Oct 10. Fine bright and moderately warm. in Toronto at Hepp- in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thur Oct 11. Fine and extremely warm. 82 no need of fire Mr Thomson brought my fur coat $85.00, Annie here for tea, Herb Hooper passed away about 7.30.</p> <p>Fri Oct 12. Fine and very mild but damp. Mrs D. and I called at Mrs Hooper in afternoon.</p> <p>Sat Oct 13. Raining in the morning and most of last night then cleared but cool and damp. H.Hooper buried in afternoon.</p> <p>Sun Oct 14. Fine and bright a perfect day. at morning church. out for a walk. company for tea.</p> <p>Sun Oct 15. Fine and mild. foggy in the evening. Annie. Mrs D. and I at the {illegible} and Davee at the Golf Club. a big crowd. called at Mr Collins for Toronto tomato mustard.</p> <p>Mon Oct 16. Raining. gently in the evening. and a very damp air but mild. rained heavily in night.</p> <p>Tue Oct 17. Fine at first. very damp and warm. showery in eve. in Toroto at Hepp- Mr H. connected pipes. {illegible} of {illegible}</p> <p>Wed Oct 18. Raining most of morning then foggy. Carleton girls out.</p> <p>Thur Oct 19. g.cook.afternoon Dull and misty but showery early in eve then cleared about 7. PM. Mrs D. and I went to see Pick- Wick at the empire with the Boyles, tickets $1.00. home at 12. PM. no need of fire a couple of days.</p> <p>Fri Oct 20. Fair and bright. quite cool. Mr Davidson put in Window. I went to {illegible}. apron &amp; cap 75 cents Mr D. started to pick apples.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun Oct 21. Fine bright perfect day. I went to morning church. "Children's Service." Mrs D and I for a walk then she and I went to Willowdale to hear {illegible} Mr McDonald in eve. Annie here. the children went home.</p> <p>Mon Oct 22. Fair with exception of night.put in double door, Apples to F {Bruce?}</p> <p>Tue Oct 23. Fair but damp. I called at Miss Edeys in afternoon.</p> <p>Wed Oct 24. A light shower in the morning, then clear and bright I Miss Simp Toronto at H- Annie went down early.</p> <p>Thur Oct 25. $1.00 for Carnatons g.g.c. A light shower then clear, in Toronto at Hepp Annie went to A. Hamiltons for lunch. and here for tea.</p> <p>Fri Oct 26. Dull and damp. then colder in evening. it has been rather disagreeable weather of late, not much rain but damp. no leaves raked too damp. Mrs D picking apples all week.</p> <p>Sat Oct 27. Fine but cold, a very, very, heavy frost this morning everything blackened. I have cramps and quite sick.</p> <p>Sun Oct 28. Fair and turning very cold. I went to morning church and for a drive with Jame's and there for tea at Annies for the night, little fire in furnace yester-day and to-day, Mr D. lighted theirs.</p> <p>Mon Oct 29. Fair but very cold, clothes froze on line, Mrs Davidson picking apples. I took old black coat to be pressed at R.Hill called at Misses Page. some sleet and little flurries of snow.</p> <p>Tue Oct 30. Fine and bright after a very heavy frost last night. I went to Toronto, called to see J.Cook at Hospital.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wed Oct 31. Fine and milder. I raked and burnt some leaves. not all down yet but burn well. Hallow'een"</p> <p>Thur Nov 1. Fine and quite mild. mr D. and I went to {illegible} and Bridge at Mrs Fees, Institute in aid of East end Hospital. "Cot." about twenty tables.</p> <p>Fri Nov 2. Fine but dull and damp. I went for my coat $1.00 called to see Willie and Mereie.</p> <p>Sat Nov 3. Rained gently last night. and heavy mist from the east all day. quite mild. no need of furnace.</p> <p>Sun Nov 4. Fine and bright moderately cold. I was at morning and evening church. for a walk with Mrs D. and met her friends the Sturtons, they took us for a drive to Maple. over to R.H. and down Yonge st home.</p> <p>Mon Nov 5. Fine day. Mr Harrison put in Annies furnace light fire at night, but not finished.</p> <p>Tue Nov 6. Fine and bright but a terrific wind all day.</p> <p>Wed Nov 7. Fine and mild a perfect day. I was in Toronto home early and raked and burnt some apple leaves. Miss McRimon called when I was away. Jennie Hooker moved to her Mothers, I am at Annies this week as she does not like to leave furnace.</p> <p>Thur Nov 8. Rained gently all night. and a few flakes of snow this a.m. dull and turning colder. Mrs D. in Toronto.</p> <p>Fri Nov 9. Fine and moderately cold. K- helping Annie clean. Jennie Hooker has second nurse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat Nov 10. Fine but dull and damp. lighted furnace to air house as I am going away. Annie and I went to Liggies. Wylie left for Hunting. quite mild. shower in eve.</p> <p>Sun Nov 11. "Armistice Day" We all went to morning church at {illegible} Avenue Church. I went to see Mary Watson in afternoon. "865 Danforth Ave" at home in the evening.</p> <p>Mon Nov 12. Rained gently all last night. and drizzling all day. "Thanksgiving Day. I weight 140lbs. Jennie Hooper died this morning at 4. A.M.</p> <p>Tue Nov 13. Cloudy and rather mild. Annie and I came home A. went back to Liggies in eve. Mrs Davidson and I called at Mr Bowes to see remains. I lighted Furnace.</p> <p>Wed Nov 14. Fine but dull and damp. Mrs D. and I went to the Cemetry. Lorraine with me at night.</p> <p>Thur Nov 15. FIne and very, very mild. I went to Toronto met girls. curtains 22 yards $2.50 per yard. drive down with Col. Mc Jaren. Annie came here at night. raked {illegible} burnt.</p> <p>Fri Nov 16. Drizzling and raining most of the day. Raked and burnt some leaves before rain started.</p> <p>Sat Nov 17. Drizzling and raining in the afternoon. quite a rain in the night. accident on yonge street. Laugstaff boy killed, Annie went to Liggies. Lorraine here.</p> <p>Sun Nov 18. Dull and light showers. I went to morning Church. and at the United Church with Mrs Davidson in the evening as it was dull and damp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Nov 19. Raining nearly all day. and a little wet snow and sleet at times. Annie came here at night from Toronto.</p> <p>Tue Nov 20. Fine and much colder. freezing all day. I called at Miss Mundeys and Mr Simpsons in afternnon. Annie at the Reception at the Parsonage in the evening. T.T.C cars heated. latest of the season. due to mild weather.</p> <p>Wed Nov 21. Fair and quite cold. I went to Toronto. at Lowes. I went to Annies at night. changed to our mid week. times. then and week end home.</p> <p>Thur Nov 22. Dull and cold. squawls of snow in afternoon. I went to Birthday Party at Mr Simpsons for "W. A." over eight five dollars. {Cater?} $100. Miss Edey called in the morning. no fire in heater all week.</p> <p>Fri Nov 23. Fair but cloudy and raw was speaking to Willie. called at Mrs Parkinsons.</p> <p>Sat Nov 24. Fair and moderately cold. I called to see Mr and Mrs Bowes. Mr Parkinson buried. Annie and I went to Toronto for a drive with Boyle girls. about five and home 6.30. Annie here at night. Mary taken to Hospital.</p> <p>Sun Nov 25. Fine but quite cold and windy. I went to morning Church. Mrs Davidson in afternoon I went to evening church. wore fur coat on.</p> <p>Mon Nov 26. Clear and very cold wind. hard frost. I payed {illegible}, phoned Marjorie to ask for her Mother. went to Annies.</p> <p>Tue Nov 27. Fair but dull and raw.</p> <p>Wed Nov 28. Rained in the night. clear and moderately cold. I went to Toronto H- a little shower in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thur Nov 29. Fine and moderately cold. at Jennie Speights for luncheon M.Watson. M.Anderson. A.{illegible} and Hatlee Watson there as well.</p> <p>Fri Nov 30. Rained heavily from the east. started about 10.AM. and cleared about 5.P.M. ditches full. Annie here at night.</p> <p>Sat Dec 1. Fair but cloudy all day. United Church {illegible}. tea 40 cents. I called at Miss Wilsons with "{illegible} Annie here at night.</p> <p>Sun Dec 2. Fair but cloudy and mild. I went to morning church. for a short walk and not out to evening church.</p> <p>Mon Dec 3. Raining most of day. cleared late in afternoon, heavy rain fall.</p> <p>Tue Dec 4. Fair and quite cold and windy.</p> <p>Wed Dec 5. Fine bright and colder. I went to Toronto at {Tivoli?} to see Lilac time.</p> <p>Thur Dec 6. Fine bright. perfect day. wore fur coat. quite cold. I went to dentist. $2.00 per filling X.Ray no charge.</p> <p>Fri Dec 7. Fine but quite cold. called to see Mrs Parkinson, Mrs Davidson helping me make Candy.</p> <p>Sat Dec 8. Fine bright but very cold. I went to {illegible} at Mr Fees. made. $124 or later $130.</p> <p>Sun Dec 9. Fine bright and cold. at morning church. out for a little walk. John and Verne Cook called. also Liggie. at evening Church</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Dec 10. Fair and quite frosty. the {illegible} is very ill.</p> <p>Tue Dec 11. Fine and moderately cold. a perfect day. I was in Toronto also Mrs Davidson shopping. N.q.Smellie called.</p> <p>Wed Dec 12. Fair and very mild and fogggy. I went to Toronto was disappointed. called at W.Cook. Mrs {Ground?} buried.</p> <p>Thur Dec 13. Fair and very mild and misty. Mrs D. adn Donald poorly. I went with Lorraine to the school. "Essay Contest."</p> <p>Fri Dec 14. Fair and cleaer. "Flue" increasing in the City.</p> <p>Sat Dec 15. Fair and very mild. Annie in Toronto at a Recital. at Liggies for tea. some Hospitals Quarantined for "flu"</p> <p>Sun Dec 16. Mild and very famp. I went to morning Church. in the evening I went to see Misses Edey.</p> <p>Mon Dec 17. Rained heavily all day. quite mild. Mrs Simpson. very sick.</p> <p>Tue Dec 18. Fine and turning colder. Mr Norman Mr Donald taken to Hospital</p> <p>Wed Dec 19. Fine and colder. I went to Toronto. met T. came home early. a great deal of sickness. "Flu" I went to United S.S. Christmas tree.</p> <p>Thur Dec 20. Fine and quite cold. I went to Christmas tree at the school.</p> <p>Fri Dec 21. FIne and quite cold about zero. then moderating perfect weather the past few days. ground all day and clear. called at Mrs Nobles in evening. Mary home from Hospital.</p> <p>Sun Dec 23. Fine bright and milder a perfect day. dry and dusty. I went to morning church, and evening church.</p> <p>Mon Dec 24. Fine bright perfect day and quite mild all day and clear. I walked to Willies but did not see Mary. Mr Francis accident. n.q.s. Chicken g. 25ct. Pudding $1.25. J.Cook called parcels if eve.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tue Dec 25. Christmas Day. fine and mild mildest Christmas in fourty years. Wylie. Liggie and gitls also myself at Annies. the girls remained over. T.Buchanan died.</p> <p>Wed Dec 26. Fine and mild quite bright. Liggie came out.</p> <p>Thur Dec 27. Fine and mild. but duller. Annie. Liggie and girls also Lorraine for dinner had chicken Mrs Noble called.</p> <p>Fri Dec 28. Fine bright and mild. called to see Miss Edey who is sick.</p> <p>Sat Dec 29. Fine and colder. I went to Toronto exchanged stockings $2.+1.65 also scarf. got a chicken 38 cents. $1.50. home by noon called to ask for Miss Edey. went to Annies at night as she is late at Practice.</p> <p>Sun Dec 30. Fine bright and quite cold. went to Church. a little fall of light snow early in the morning. called to see Miss Edey in the evening.</p> <p>Mon Dec 31. Fine bright perfect day. warm. clear and dry. called to ask for Miss Edey. at Annies for night she is at Practice.</p> <p>End of year 1928.</p> <p>Toronto Population 804,349</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1929</span></h2> <p>Tue Jane 1. Raining and sleeting most of the day. very slippery. by eve- then clearing and much colder. Annie for dinner and tea, then we went to Play at Church. a great deal of sickness.</p> <p>Wed Jan 2. Fine bright and quite cold. I have a cold. called to see Miss Edey. she is very sick. very coldand windy. icy</p> <p>Thur Jan 3. Fair and strong wind. got a nurse for Miss Edey. Charlie and Miss Johnson called at Annies in the evening. I stayed in most of day on account of cold.</p> <p>Fri Jan 4. Fine, bright, perfect day. Mr John Francis died. I phoned Marjorie their colds are improving. Annie here at night</p> <p>Sat Jan 5. Fine and moderately cold. on East wind. rained heavily all evening cleared all the ice off. a supply Mr Noble ill.</p> <p>Sun Jan 6. Fair and very cold and windy. I went to morning Church. then out to Annies for the night. a little gas.</p> <p>Mon Jan 7. Fair and cold and windy. Election. Mrs Davidson and I out to vote. called to ask for Miss Edey.</p> <p>Tue Jan 8. Fine and moderately cold. I went to Toronto.</p> <p>Wed Jan 9. Fair and rather cold east wind. I called to see Mrs Noble. Mr Noble in bed.</p> <p>Thur Jan 10. Fine at first windy and some snow later.</p> <p>Fri Jan 11. Cold and windy, followed by snow. rather rough all afternoon. first time all covered over with snow.</p> <p>Sat Jan 12. Fair and very cold and windy. Mr John Dean died last eve- Mrs D and I called. Mrs Fisker died this A.M</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun Jan 13. Fair and very cold the last two days the coldest o the season, most wintry, I was at Church. A supply. Mr Noble up but not out. Mr Dean buried, I called to ask for Miss Edey and Miss Mundey.</p> <p>Mon Jan 14. Fine and moderately cold. Mrs Davidson and I in to see them skate. light snow at night. I went to Doctors in eve. for spray. and have my nose examined, he gave me medicine as well. $2.00. I weigh 140 the same as Thanksgiving time.</p> <p>Tue Jan 15. Fine quite a depth of snow. and quite cold. I was in at Mrs Davidsons frying doughnuts.</p> <p>Wed Jan 16. Fine bright, perfect day. I went to Toronto, called on way home to invite Welsh's for tea. called at Mr Smellies in the evening.</p> <p>Thurs Jan 17. Raining most of the day, extremely icy.</p> <p>Fri Jan 18. Very mild and slippery then started raining at 4. P.M. heavily water over the road at 10. P.M. when girls left. The Boyle girls Ella and Hazel Welsh. Mrs Smellie. Mrs Davidson and Annie for tea. terrific night.</p> <p>Sat Jan 19. Fair and bright. frozen clean but very icy. Mr Clapham died early. Mrs D. and I this afternoon.</p> <p>Sun Jan 20. Fine with terrific wind hard walking on ice. I went on car and home again from church. Mr {illegible} preached called at Mrs Claphams, not out in this eve.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Jan 21. Fine and moderately cold.</p> <p>Tue Jan 22. Fine and moderately cold. snowed and rained. late at night. from east.</p> <p>Wed Jan 23. A terrific north west wind. and bluesky. Willies interd thrashing. but disappointed.</p> <p>Thur Jan 24. Fair and quite cold. the snow has helped the ice a little. I called at {illegible} Bowes and at Mrs Rick Simpsons. Annie at Meda Clubires in the evening.</p> <p>Fri Jan 25. Raining heavily from the east. cleared about 3. P.M. I was at Mr Smellies for afternoon tea. terrific wind and icy again. I went to Annies as she is at {illegible} meeting.</p> <p>Sat Jan 26. Fair and cold very high wind. I went to the Doctors in eve. my head very painful and dizzy. blood pressure alright. Annie late so she was in to Boyles for dinner.</p> <p>Sun Jan 27. Fine bright day and moderately cold. at morning church. Mr Noble took the morning service for the first time out since Dec 30. a supply in the evening. for tea at Mrs Boyles. then at Drs. $1.50</p> <p>Mon Jan 28. Fine and clear and cold. {illegible} meeting. same wardens returned. they are in {illegible}. a little over $2.00 I think. Welies thrashing.</p> <p>Tue Jan 29. Fine and quite cold.</p> <p>Wed Jan 30. Fine and quite cold. I was in Toronto. The Maple Club put on "Are you a Mason." in the hall I did not go.</p> <p>Thur Jan 31. Fine and quite cold. Mrs Davidson and I at the girls {illegible}.</p> <p>Fri Feb 1. Fine and quite cold. I went to Annies she has a cold. called to ask for Misses Edey. Jennie sitting up half hour.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat Feb 2. Fine and bright very cold wind. out at Francis Sale. at Annies for dinner in eve. Boyle girls and {illegible}. there. Bear sees shadow</p> <p>Sun Feb 3. Fine bright and moderately cold. a perfect week no storms but clear and cold. I was at morning church. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk.</p> <p>Mon Feb 4. Fine bright and moderately cold. I called to see Thomas Bowes. Mrs Rich Simpson called. Mrs Davidson and I to see them skate monday eve</p> <p>Tue Feb 5. FIne and moderately cold. I called at Mrs Balls. and Mrs Nobles. left five dollars for {illegible}. called at Doctors no medicine or charge.</p> <p>Wed Feb Feb 6. Fair untill evening it started to snow, and continued in night.</p> <p>Thur Feb 7. Cleared about ten. quite a fall most of season, bright and mild in Toronto very slushy. I met T. at Hepp-</p> <p>Fri Feb 8. FIne snow falling most of day quite mild. I called at Miss Edeys and seen them for the first.</p> <p>Sat Feb 9. Fine and moderately cold. Mrs Davidson and I over to see them skiing. but rather soft. Mr. Thomas Bowes died at noon. Liggie and A.Hamilton at Annies. L. remained untill Sunday. so I was there at night. some cutters out.</p> <p>Sun Feb 10. Fine bright. colder but a perfect day. I was at church. John and Verne called in the afternoon did not remain for tea called at Bowes.</p> <p>Tue Feb 11. Fine and bright. quite cold. Mrs Davidson and I in to see them skate for a while. I went to Mr Thomas Bowes funeral. Drs $1.50.</p> <p>Tue Feb 12. Fine and moderately cold. light flurries of snow. Mrs Smellie called.</p> <p>Wed Feb 13. Fair with exception of light flurries. Lorraines Exam. stayed with me.</p> <p>Thur Feb 14. Fair and rather mild. snow last night. I went to Toronto. I called to see Alice Sefton. Annie came here for night as her fire out.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Fri Feb 15. Fine and quite cold. I went to the United day of Prayer Service at the Presbyterian church.</p> <p>Sat Feb 16. Fine and bright, perfect day and not very cold. Mrs D and I out in the afternoon. a wonderful week.</p> <p>Sun Feb 17. Fine and quite mild. I went ot morning church. for a little walk and to evening church.</p> <p>Mon Feb 18. Fine bright and moderately cold. good drying washed {ilegible}.Blankets. 1 ton {illegible} and 1/2 ton stove</p> <p>Tue Feb 19. A little light snow falling. I called to see Miss Edeys. colder.</p> <p>Wed Feb 20. Very cold down to 10 and 12 below zero. continued cold all day. Working at Mr Francis house started to tear down the back part. Charlie and Miss Johnson for tea.</p> <p>Thur Feb 21. Fine and milder in Toronto at Hepp- called to see Mr and Mrs Delaporte on way home. little light snow.</p> <p>Fri Feb 22. Fine bright and quite cold. I called at J.Bowes. Mrs Rich Simpson here in the evening.</p> <p>Sat Feb 23. Fine bright and cold.</p> <p>Sun Feb 24, Fine and milder a little light snow in the night. at morning and evening church. for a little walk in the afternoon with Mrs Davidson. J Bowes poorly.</p> <p>Mon Feb 25. Fine and moderately cold. I called to Mrs R.Simpsons with some things for northern Ontario poor. at Drs but no charge or medicine</p> <p>Tue Feb 26. Fine and moderately cold. then mild with light rain and misty. Mrs Davudson and I for a walk. in to see Miss Bowes</p> <p>Wed Feb 27. Fine bright day. started to move Mr Francis house. Mrs Davidson and I called at Mrs {Echlius?}. I stayed with J. Bowes in eve for a while.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thur Feb 28. FIne and mild very slushy. in Toronto. G. for lunch with me. at H. Mr Will Bowes buried. Tammy Bowes not so well. a nurse.</p> <p>Fri March 1. Fine and quite mild. rather slushy. I called at Mrs Collins, and at Miss Edeys in the eve. Annieat young mens Banquet. $2.00 for W.A.</p> <p>Sat Mar 2. Fine and mild. Women {Mush...?} came, down from north. Mrs D and I at Girls {illegible} in United Church. Liggie and girls out.</p> <p>Sun Mar 3. Fine and very mild, roads getting quite bare. I was at church, for a walk. went to United Church. came out when fire bell rang, pump house at B. {Heslope?} burned.</p> <p>Mon Mar 4. Dull and drizzling rain most of the day.</p> <p>Tue Mar 5. Fair and quite mild. getting rather slushy.</p> <p>Wed Mar 6. Mild and fair untill evening rained heavily from the east.</p> <p>Thur Mar 7. A terrific wind and light snow. falling the worst day of the year. I went to Toronto.</p> <p>Fri Mar 8. Fair and quite cold. M.Boyle entertaining Bridge Club. invited me in. so we stayed at Annies at night.</p> <p>Sat Mar 9. Fine and very cold and windy. Annie here. zero early.</p> <p>Sun Mar 10. Fine and a little milder. at morning church. and Annie and I at Misses Page for tea. went to church to see the Daughter of {illegible} presented but had to come home early on eve.</p> <p>Mon Mar 11. Fine and much milder, "Robin" here and {illegible} geese. at Miss Edeys in eve.</p> <p>Tue Mar 12. Fine and quite mild. snow and ice gone. getting soft and muddy. I cleaned cupboards in kitchen. Mrs Davidson out in afternoon.</p> <p>Wed Mar 13. Fine and quite mild. I was at Mr Pearsone for lunch, Annie stayed at Liggies. Lorraine here. rained heavily at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thur Mar 14. Raining gently most of day. cleared about three. I was in Toronto at H-, went to the measuring Social in the evening. Annie came here for the night.</p> <p>Fri Mar 15. Fair, mild and misty, very warm, it came a thunder storm and terrific rain about eight. ditches filled. continued in the night. no fire in little stove all week. furnace enough</p> <p>Sat Mar 16. A cold north wind with light snow and bluesky. Mrs Bell buried. I cleaned cellar headway. a little fire in eve.</p> <p>Sun Mar 17. Fine and quite cold. frozen clean and dry. I went to morning church. for a walk with Mrs Davidson.</p> <p>Mon Mar 18. Fine {illegible} and moderately cold. I went to Toronto at Dr Campbells. eyes, nose, examined. and much inflamed but not to warrant any operation or change in glasses. called at W. Cooks.</p> <p>Tue Mar 19. Mild and came a little thunder storm about 4. P.M. I called at Mrs Smellies in the afternoon. sent feather cover to be washed.</p> <p>Wed Mar 20. A little light snow untill about ten. then cleared and bright. I cleaned. Eest Bedroom. spare room. and clothes closets drawers, and aired fur. maple syrup 1/2 gallon $1.15, took pint to Mundeys.</p> <p>Thur Mar 21. Fair and warm all day. I was in Toronto. {illegible} to see "Bunty pills the strings" coming home a heavy thunder storm, but did not get so wet.</p> <p>Fri Mar 22. Damp and misty then cleared and fine in the afternoon then rained heavily in the evening. I went with Miss Medd to tea at Mrs Bobles and to denten Service. at Annies at night. I cleaned first part of cellar.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat Mar 23. Fine and very warm rather sultry, mr D and I out in the afternoon. I called to see F. Bowes in the evening. Annie went to Toronto to Lizzies. Lorraine with {me?}.</p> <p>Sun Mar 24. Fine bright a perfect day. I went to morning church for a walk in afternoon and to evening church.Ms Rowswell and Mary in after church. Lorraine here.</p> <p>Mon Mar 25. Fine bright day, I cleaned north bed room and prepared east room for tinting, had mrs Davidsons electric cleaner for carpets, cleaned all windows upstairs. Annie here at night.</p> <p>Tue Mar 26. Fine day, mr. Youngman tinted East room $4.00. I finished it.</p> <p>Wed Mar 27. Fine and quite warm, I finished sitting room and hall upstairs varnished East floor in parts, broke my watch so took it down for repairs. shower in the night.</p> <p>Thur Mar 28. Fine and much colder, mr Hayes here and took cieling down in kitchen and put up {Gyproe?}, $7 for him and $1 for mr youngman helping, a terrible mess, late getting cleaned started at {"9"right above "at"} 10 and finished at 5.P.M. the children came out</p> <p>Fri Mar 29. Good Friday. I went to service and burnt grace in afternoon a beautiful day fine and warm. took {bootees?} to miss Wilsons.</p> <p>Sat Mar 30. Raining gently most of morning, warm I went to Toronto for wall paper, $5 and home at noon. out in afternoon.</p> <p>Sun Mar 31. Fine with cool east wind. I went to church wore fur coat. started to sleet about five and rained heavily most of night. Annie and children for tea. Wylie and Lizzie called in new {cue?}. I did not go to eve church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Apr 1. Cleared and terrific wind and colder. water in cellar, had soaked in from east side. Mr Youngman plastering crack in cieling, turned very cold at night. ground freezing.</p> <p>Tue Apr 2. Fine bright day, getting warmer. Mr Youngman papered kitchen $7.50. I had to go for a roll of paper sent wrong.</p> <p>Wed Apr 3. Fine day warmer I finished polishing up wood work in kitchen and cleaned some in cellar. most done there but cellar kitchen.</p> <p>Thur Apr 4. A heavy hail storm about 7:30. hail like marbles and ground covered white for an hour or so. I went to Toronto in afternoon for watch $4.00. heavy rain about 9.A.M</p> <p>Fri Apr 5. Warm and sultry, a terrific rain between five and six then a heavy storm thunder and lightning about eight and continued most of night. water in cellar again and sidewalk all washed out. terrific floods and havoc every place. Lizzie and girls at Annies, she is at Boyles for Bridge.</p> <p>Sat Apr 6. Warm and sultry no need of furnace but keep it going to dry cellar. Lizzie went home in the evening and Annie came here. I got old black hat {Illegible} and trimmed $2.25. cleaned silver. Uncovered {Astern?}.</p> <p>Sun Apr 7. Very warm and sultry, I went to church, a heavy storm about 4.P.M. and another at 7.30 P.M. a terrible downfall of rain again. Agnes and Marguerite and miss Lindsay also {Illegible}. George and Nan for tea. so hot no need of fire but cellar is damp so keep it low.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Apr 8. Fine bright about now after a showery morning early, I cleaned Parlor. had Mrs. D. Electric vaccum, a little washing.</p> <p>Tue Apr 9. Fine bright day. Cleaned Dining Room and down stairs hall, now all done but back kitchen and cellar kitchen. Annie and I went to concert at Danforth United Church with Agnes and Marguerite, quite cool in the evening.</p> <p>Wed Apr 10. A cold East wind, I did a little cleaning cellar kitchen. Cleaned furnace and oiled.</p> <p>Thurs Apr 11. Cold East wind becoming showery in the evening. I was in Toronto at {Hipp?}. Mrs D. cleaned her parlor and sunroom Wed.</p> <p>Fri Apr 12. Dull and cold, with occasional showers. I cleaned back kitchen, {oven?}. Annie here at night, no fire in little stove for three weeks. {or?} all done in house except a little in cellar.</p> <p>Sat Apr 13. Dull with light showers, I got oxfords half-soled and rubber heels, $1.25. Mrs Davidson and I out in the afternoon.</p> <p>Sun Apr 14. Fair, dull and cool. I went to morning church. Mrs Davidson and I out for a little walk in the afternoon. Went to evening church.</p> <p>Mon Apr 15. Dull and light rain. Quite cold. at Annies.</p> <p>Tue Apr 16. Dull and cool east wind I had the girls {illegible} eleven. Mr. Weldrich man. cleaned gravel from ditches and fixed sidewalk. Annie here at night. Cleaned bed clothes box.</p> <p>Wed Apr 17. Cold wind all day Annie in Toronto and had six teeth out. She reminaed at Lizzies not feeling well. I called at Mrs Saparitos Glen holme ave no. 37, also at Maggie Andersons. Called at Miss Ediys in evening. Lorraine here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thurs Apr 18. Dull and cool. Annie came here at night. Mr Button died. I called to see Mrs Bowes.</p> <p>Fri Apr 19. Fine bright and warmer. I cleaned cellar kitchen so all house cleaning doune. just store room outside. no varnishing done. broke and cleaned berry canes. Mrs. Davidson and I at afternoon tea at Mrs Bakers. I went to see W. {Luesby?} he came and put leathers on pump 30 cents.</p> <p>Sat Apr 20. Dull and light showers. Mrs Davidson and I called at Mrs Fares. my {calluses?} very painful.</p> <p>Sun Apr 21. Fine bright day perfect. I went to morning church. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk, at evening church.</p> <p>Mon Apr 22. Fine bright day, washed, cleaned upstairs in shed, and partly part lower.</p> <p>Tue Apr 23. Fine brith and warmer. Cleaned and finished shed and did a little raking. Furnaces out on 22nd cleaned out.</p> <p>Wed Apr 24. Fine bright perfect day. I put last of ashes &amp; cinders on. Mr Youngman took plaster away, put in Lettuce and Onions. Cleaned hen house, pretty well done outside, a little fire in heater in afternoons, first since March 10th in heater.</p> <p>Thurs Apr 25. Rained heavily from East all day, cleared at 4 pm. I went to Toronto took oxfords to Eatons. I got in full. got new pair a letter from George Green saying his father very low.</p> <p>Fri Apr 26. Fine and bright quite a high wind. I planted two Rose bushes. 3 for 50 cents, dug around trees. Annie here.</p> <p>Sat Apr 27. Fair but dull and milder, sowed grass seed. took a cheque for Parish Hall fund to Mrs Collins last eve, $25.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun Apr 28. Dull with a light shower early, I went to church. Receipt for cheque from Mr Noble, high wind in afternoon. "Daylight Saving Time" started to rain about three. Mrs D in for a while, cleared about five and I went to church.</p> <p>Mon Apr 29. Fine and quite cool. I went to Toronto in afternoon got Oxfords changed also patent shoes. rode home Mrs. Johns.</p> <p>Tue Apr 30. Clear and bright rather cool. I cleaned outside of East window and had double window off and cleaned on kitchen. Washed red table cover. a light shower in evening.</p> <p>Wed May 1. Cold and windy. and a light shower at night. Mrs D. and I at Euchre at Mr Teesons for Horticultural Society - made forty-dollars.</p> <p>Thur May 2. I went to Mr Greens funeral left Concord. 9.11 standard time 95 cents. N.S took me out 50 cents, came home with Chris and {/Peg?}. rained gently untill about three then poured untill about midnight. Mrs Whaler died.</p> <p>Fri May 3. Fair but very cold and windy Mrs D. and I called at Miss Wrights, I went to Drs to get my foot strapped $1.50.</p> <p>Sat May 4. Fair but quite cool. ice this a.m. Mrs Davidson and I at Mrs Whalers funeral. cut a little crass in places. frost at nights.</p> <p>Sun May 5. Fine and bright but quite cold. I was at morning church. for a little walk with Mrs Davidson. not out in evening</p> <p>Mon May 6. Fine bright perfect day. I varnished coal oil stove and pipes, washed lounge cover. at Annies at night. light shower at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tue May 7. Fine but colder, white frost, and cold wind. Called at {F. Bowes?}.</p> <p>Wed May 8. Fine bright perfect day but quite cold. I was in Toronto lunch at Simpsons, and at Hipp.- in at Miss Edeys in eve.</p> <p>Thur May 9. Fine bright and quite cool. Mr Spick died. Some seeding this week. Planted peas.</p> <p>Fri May 10. Fine bright and warmer. I went to Annies at night.</p> <p>Sat may 11. Showery about noon then clear untill eight P.M. a heavy storm and another about midnight. everything soaked again it has been very backward for farmers. Annies Recital at 3 P.M. Lizzie and children remained.</p> <p>Sun May 12. Fine but dull and threatening warmer. I was at church Mrs Mason passed away, Mrs Davidson and I for a walk I went to evening church. A. {Possibly refering to Annie} here for one night.</p> <p>Mon May 13. Fine but quite cool, cut grass.</p> <p>Tue May 14. Started to rain at noon and poured all afternoon. cleaned about seven, I went to Mrs Masons' funeral. Annie and I went with E. Francis, and A, remained. I had two crusaders for tea, and went to Service.</p> <p>Wed May 15. Fair and clearing, cooler.</p> <p>Thur May 16. Fine Ice but a terrific wind. Mrs Davidson and I in Toronto she got silk for a dress, we went to shower for Marion.</p> <p>Fri May 17. Fine bright and warmer. Cutting and trimming grass all day. great growth of grass, but land very wet and soggy. Mrs Noble called. Annie here at night.</p> <p>Sat May 18. Fine bright and quite warm. Varnished some chairs up at Mr Wiltshires for Lettuce. Started to rain at 9. P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun May 19. Fine and quite cold with high wind. I went to morning church "Whit Sunday" for a walk in the afternoon and at evening church.</p> <p>Mon May 20. Fine but quite cool, varnished some chairs, called Mrs Spuiks &amp; Welshs.</p> <p>Tue May 21. Dull with east wind but no rain. Cutting grass &amp; finished digging garden.</p> <p>Wed May 22. Fine bright day, warmer. I painted front verandah of paint $1.50 added turpentine and some left.</p> <p>Thur May 23. Fair but dull and cool. I went to Dentist one tooth filled and an X. Ray of wisdom tooth.</p> <p>Fri May 24. Fine bright rather cool but perfect day,. Annie went to Brantford, so Lorraine with me at ngiht. I went to Willies to call, called at Miss Edeys in eve. Mrs Davidson and I at our Cemetry in eve.</p> <p>Sat May 25 Fine bright perfect day, warmer no need of fire. Marion Smellie married at 3.30.</p> <p>Sun May 26. Fine bright perfect day, at morning church no need of fire but put in a little as Wylie, Lizzie and girls coming. All here for tea and left shortly after seven.</p> <p>Mon May 27. Fine and bright and warm. Cutting grass.</p> <p>Tue May 28 Very warm and sultry, no rain. N.Smellie put a couple of boards in Verandah and {fired} back door $1.25. Miss {Macsimmons} here for tea.</p> <p>Wed May 29. Very, very warm, extreme for may. I went to Toronto had dress fitted and at Lizzies for night as they are away in Hamilton shoes at Chamber $12.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thur May 30. Fine and extremely warm, over 90 degrees some say 94. I came home in the afternoon, Minnie and Jim {Appelle} called at the door on way to Toronto, a {sand} hat at Eatons $3.00.</p> <p>Fri May 31. Fine and very warm then cooler at night. I had a lot of grass cutting took mower to be sharpened got four Geraniums for 70 cents at Mr {Younginans} and other plants at Mr Willshires.</p> <p>Sat June 1 Fine and quite cool, painted South Veraudah. a {illegible} of paint $1.50 (69) {illegible} north and South {veraudah} Mrs D. and I for a walk in eve.</p> <p>Sun June 2 Fine but very cold wind, fire first for a week at morning church. the Boyle girls and cousin at Annies for tea I was there.</p> <p>Mon June 3. Fine and very cool but no frost. Mr Harrison cleaned Furnace pipes and stove pipes, left cellar ones off. put up stairs in barn. 40 cents gave fifty. N. Smellie sprayed maples for {lice}{illegible} out to {Marjoros} for a while in the afternoon.</p> <p>Tue June 4. I went for my dress at Miss Chapmans material $21.21 called at Dr Mc Leans. X.Ray of wisdom tooth shows trouble 1/2 pint at 45 cents at Eatons for East Veraudah</p> <p>Wed June 5. Raining in the morning gently cleared at noon. I painted East Veraudah. Reeve and W. Johnson called in afternoon. I called to ask for Mrs Johnson and at Mrs R. Simpsons at Horticultural show in eve. {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thur June 6. Fine bright and rather cool. Cutting and trimming grass.</p> <p>Fri June 7. Fine bright perfect day.</p> <p>Sat June 8. Fine bright and warmer. We went with Boyles girls to Plattsville about 100 miles left. 8.00. a little over four hours going, by Galt. etc. coming home by Kitchener trees sprayed. Guelph for tea, and Brampton-Weston etc, home 10.30.</p> <p>Sun June 9. Fine bright and warmer. I was at morning church. Minnie and Mabel Appelbe and children for tea. Arthur after tea.</p> <p>Mon June 10. I renewed Insurance last Friday. 2000 merchants Prem - 22.00 Wellingtons 1000 + 500 Contents - 1500 Prem - $12.75 ~ $34.75 for three years 10 June 1932. fine and warm. Double window off.</p> <p>Tue June 11. Fine and very warm. Minnie and I in Toronto at "Lowes" shopping in the morning and dinner at Eatons.</p> <p>Wed June 12. Dull and threatening but not much rain. Minnie and I went to the Laying of the corner stones of Parish hall. W.A. at Mrs James, A.B. and Annie assisting.</p> <p>Thurs June 13. Fair but damp and cooler, I had Mrs Scott for tea.</p> <p>Fri June 14. Fair and cool. Minnie and I at Annies for dinner at six, the Boyles took us to see the Turtle at Mr Bakers and for a little drive.</p> <p>Sat June 15. Fine bright and warm. Minnie and I up to the Church and Cemetry in the evening.</p> <p>Sun June 16. Fine and very warm. At morning church, for a drive with the Boyle girls Unionville etc. there for tea and went to Masonic Service. Mr Baker preached.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon June 17. Fine, very, very, warm. N.S. took Minnie to C.N.R at Richmond hill, 10.25 standard, fifty cents, I had Mrs D. electric cleaner, home grown berries 30 cents, W.M. cut grass 50 cts "95 degrees."</p> <p>Tue June 18. Fine and very warm. Varnished back Living room {Delcloth?}.</p> <p>Wed June 19. Fair in the morning, then a thunder storm at noon, but did not come much rain. Mr Wiltshire took grass. Painted two outside doors, all done.</p> <p>Thurs June 20. Fine and quite warm in Toronto at H, first for six weeks Charlie and Mildred called last evening. I got a table and sent. $9.50.</p> <p>Fri June 21. Fair and warm. I called at Miss Edeys and to see Mary Pickett in the evening.</p> <p>Sat June 22. Fine bright and very warm. Charlies wedding at 4.30 Mrs D and I for strawberries at Mrs Summers 20 cents.</p> <p>Sun June 23. Very warm and threatening a light shower in afternoon. I was at morning Church. not out in the evening.</p> <p>Mon June 24. Fine and quite warm. I was at Annies, called at M. Chapins. 2 tins coal, 4.50 per tin.</p> <p>Tue June 25. Fine and turned much cooler in eve. Called at Mrs Nobles.</p> <p>Wed June 26. Fine and quite cool. I went to Toronto to look for a dress ordered one at the Leah Shoppe. Called to ask for Miss Edey who is sick called at F Bowes in eve.</p> <p>Thur June 27. Fine after a light shower in the night. Mabel Welsh called in the afternoon. grass quite burnt.</p> <p>Fri June 28. A nice shower in the night helped a little Berries 25 but still more needed. School closed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat June 19. Fine bright and very cool, a perfect day. Miss Baker wedding at 4. P.M. Strawberries 20 cents a box. Mrs D. and I out for a walk in the evening.</p> <p>Sun June 30. Dull and threatening but no rain. at morning church and for a walk and to enquire for Miss Edey. I went to evening church to hear Mr Bakers farewell.</p> <p>Mon July 1. Bright and quite warm a perfect "field day" but a little warm in the Rink. Came a heavy rain at 9. P.M. but no harm. 400 for tea, between 1400 and 1500.</p> <p>Tue July 2. Fine bright and very cool. I washed. Mrs D. mother out.</p> <p>Wed July 3. Fine and quite cool. I went to Toronto got printed dress at Leah Shoppe, $9.95, Miss Edey very sick.</p> <p>Thurs July 4. Fine and cool after a shower early. Cut grass, another shower in afternoon.</p> <p>Fri July 5. Fine bright, perfect day. Went to Toronto at the Island, and for lunch, a little difference in opinion.</p> <p>Sat July 6. Fine and very warm untill evening. A terrific downpour of rain for a couple of hours. will be bad for hay, strawberries 17 and {cls?} 20.</p> <p>Sun July 7. Fair but damp and sultry. I went to morning church. Not out in the evening. Annie went to Toronto. Donald here.</p> <p>Mon July 8. Fine and cool, the Carletons and Annie left on trip.</p> <p>Tue July 9. Came a thunder storm and heavy pour of rain lasting most all afternoon. bad hay weather.</p> <p>Wed July 10. Fine bright and cool. A perfect day. I walked to Willies in afternoon. United S.S. Pic-nic at Elm Park. I was at R. Hall in eve at W. Broks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thur July 11. Fine bright day, moderately warm. I called on Mrs Jim Dean in the evening. Miss Edey died at 11. P.M.</p> <p>Fri July 12. Fine bright day, not extreme heat, I called at Miss Edey's in the afternoon.</p> <p>Sat July 13. Very hot and sultry. Garden Party at Maj-Morrisons I did not go it came a heavy storm about 5.30 and continued to rain a couple of hours.</p> <p>Sun July 14. Fine bright and clear, moderately warm. At morning Church, at Miss Edey's funeral in afternoon. for a walk to grave yard in evening. quite cool eve.</p> <p>Mon July 15. Fine bright and cool. went to John Coules in evening. George and his father brought me home. Mrs Teasdale died.</p> <p>Tue July 16. Fine and moderately warm. I went to Toronto. got a new arm on glasses. 15 cents. Mrs Johns passed away. Called Miss Edey's.</p> <p>Wed July 17. Fine and modereately warm. I called at Mrs John's in afternoon, and at Mrs Nobles in evening.</p> <p>Thurs July 18. Fair here but a terrific rain in Toronto and at the Island. I went over with S. S. Pic-nic about fifty there the grounds very wet but no rain after we arrived. Cool in evening.</p> <p>Fri July 19. Fine and very cool. Felicia brought Gertrude {nighteugh?} to call.</p> <p>Sat July 20. Fine bright and moderately warm. Clara came in the afternoon we took a walk to the cemetry in eve.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun July 21. FIne bright and moderately warm. At morning church and evening at the United church. We went to see F Bowes in the afternoon. Called at Mrs McDonalds in eve.</p> <p>Mon July 22. Fine and warmer. Clara left in the afternoon.</p> <p>Tue July 23. Fine and moderately warm. followed by warmer, at north Toronto.</p> <p>Wed July 24. Fine and very, very, warm. good hay weather for tea days or over since Saturday 13th. G. called, I went to Toronto afternoon.</p> <p>Thur July 25. A heavy storm about 1 and 4 A.M. terrific rain and thunder and lightning. Cleared at 10 O'Clock. canned Raspberries.</p> <p>Fri July 26. Fine and quite warm. berries ripening fast.</p> <p>Sat July 27. Very, very, warm and sultry made Raspberry Vinegar. G. called. $50.</p> <p>Sun July 28. Very hot and sultry. I went to church. Grant also Roses. Marjorie and the children for tea it came a thunder storm at 3. P.M. then one between five and six then cleared and cooler.</p> <p>Mon July 29. Fine and cool a perfect day. Wylies and Annie left Cape May. berries very plentiful.</p> <p>Tue July 30. Fine and moderately cool. Mrs Davidson and Lorraine at {Saranseas?}. I called at Miss Edeys.</p> <p>Wed July 31. Fine and moderately warm. they arrived from Cape May.</p> <p>Thur Aug 1. Fine and quite cool in Toronto at H. and lunch. Mrs {Pnellie?} called in evening.</p> <p>Fri Aug 2. Fine and moderately warm. Annie came home in afternoon. I went there for night. Donald stayed with me except L four nights and Clara two. gave D and L each a dollar.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat Aug 3. Started to rain about ten and continued gently a few hours. Would do good things were drying and bush fires in the North.</p> <p>Sun Aug 4. A few light squals then clear and very cool. Mr Ashby's house burned at 4. AM. I went to church. Phyllis and Ruth came to Annies saturday night. At evening church. went to see the ruins at Mr Ashby's in the afternoon.</p> <p>Mon Aug 5. Fine and very cool. "Civic Holiday" I went for a drive with Wylies in the afternoon and for a walk with Mrs Davidson in eve.</p> <p>Tue Aug 6. Fine and bright cool. I took my watch to be looked at. Called to see {Dliee?} Sefton. down in afternoon and home early.</p> <p>Wed Aug 7. Fine and a little warmer.</p> <p>Thur Aug 8. Fine and moderately warm. light shower in the evening.</p> <p>Fri Aug 9. Lizzie came to Annies and remained untill Saturday eve. went for a walk in the evening.</p> <p>Sat Aug 10. Very warm and then came a heavy storm about 1.30. Struck {sraus?} former and lights out here. and Phones also. then a lighter storm in the evening. Eva Parkinson married at 4.30.</p> <p>Sun AUg 11. A thunderstorm at night then clear I went to Church another light shower about one. then cleared and bright quite warm. for a walk in the evening.</p> <p>Mon Aug 12. Fine bright and moderately warm. I called to see Mrs Ashby in the afternoon. Earthquake at 7.30. Daylight saving time.</p> <p>Tue Aug 13. Fine bright and cool. I went to Toronto for watch $1.50. There was something broken. called at Miss McKinnons and she was out here for tea, got home before she left. Annie and girls down town in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wed Aug 14. Rained heavily in the afternoon and then another thunder shower about six. Lizzie came out she and girls also Annie here for tea. George Findlay died.</p> <p>Thur Aug 15. Fine and quite cold and windy. I went to Toronto lunch and at H. Mrs Davidson had girls Party for Lorraine. I went in for tea. Mrs McDonald and I called at Mr Findlay's in eve.</p> <p>Fri Aug 16. Fine bright and cool a perfect day. I was invited to Mrs DeLaportes for lunch. George Findley buried. Mrs D and I at cemetry in eve.</p> <p>Sat Aug 17. Fair and much warmer to a Pic-nic with Boyles to J. {Reamans?} bush, and for a little drive after.</p> <p>Sun Aug 18. A thunder storm at 1 and 3 A.M. not so much rain. I went to morning Curch. Lizzie went home in evening. At evening Church.</p> <p>Mon Aug 19. Fine bright and quite cool. I took girls and Annie and took lunch in field.</p> <p>Tue Aug 20. Fine bright and quite cool. a perfect day. I have a cold in head.</p> <p>Wed Aug 21. Fine and warmer. Lawn mower sharpened 10 cents.</p> <p>Thur Aug 22. Fine and moderately warm.</p> <p>Fri Aug 23. Fine and quite warm. Annie and I went to Lizzies, called to say good-bye to Miss Barker.</p> <p>Sat Aug 24. Fine and very warm, went for a drive in the afternoon and evening.</p> <p>Sun Aug 25. Fine and very warm, went to church with Lizzie and girls, in the afternoon Wylie took us to Elm Park. had tea there and home by Weston. accident out here on this road.</p> <p>Mon Aug 26. Fine and very warm and sultry. For a drive in the morning and down town shopping in the afternoon. out driving W. making calls all evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tue Aug 27. Fine but dull and very cool nice for "Ex" childrens day. We all went in the afternoon and home 8.00.</p> <p>Wed Aug 28. Dull and cool. I came home in afternoon. Mrs David children came home too were at Ex- yesterday. went for a drive with Mr and Mrs Francis to Dau Reamaus. honey 50 cents.</p> <p>Thur Aug 29. Fair and cool. I cut grass. washed Verandahs etc. went for corn and vegetables to Mr Wiltshire's.</p> <p>Fri Aug 30. Fine and bright. I aired pillows, quilts etc. all but big box. Annie came home, day of swim.</p> <p>Sat Aug 31. Fine and much warmer. picked two baskets pears.</p> <p>Sun Sept 1. Fine and very, very warm. at morning church. Mrs Davidson and I for a walk in the evening.</p> <p>Mon Sept 2. "Labor Day" very, very, warm, about "ninety degrees"</p> <p>Tue Sept 3. Very, very warm I was at Ex. had dinner in Toronto met {S?} left Ex at 9. P.M. started the nine day Pickles.</p> <p>Wed Sept 4. Fine and very warm.</p> <p>Thur Sept 15. Fine and very warm. Mrs Davidson and I left for Ex about 10. and home about 9. PM.</p> <p>Fri Sept 16. Fine and a little cooler. I called at Mrs Nobles in evening.</p> <p>Sat Sept 17. Fine but dull and moderately warm. picked last of pears. Annie and I at Ex to cu closing with the Boyle girls left at 6.30 and home 12.30. pleasant evening. no rain during Ex. last rain Aug 18th getting burnt up.</p> <p>Sun Sept 18. Fine and moderately warm. at morning church. Mr Noble back. at evening church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Sept 19. Fine and very warm. Cooked nine day pickles. cleaned all the windows upstairs. Charlie Willshires accident.</p> <p>Sept Tue 2010. Fine and quite warm. I cleaned the two north rooms. had Electric cleaner. a light shower then terrific wind pears down.</p> <p>Wed Sept 11. Fine fresh and clear a perfect day. Cleaned feather bed and East room. Mr and Mrs Delaporte for tea. chicken 24 lbs 90 cents at Mr Wiltshires.</p> <p>Thur Sept 12. Fine bright perfect day. I called on Miss Wilcocks. finished hall so all done upstairs a basket of tomatoes Mrs Wiltshires 30 cts.</p> <p>Fri Sept 13. A little showery but not to do much good. I made my tomato butter.</p> <p>Sat Sept 14. Fine and cool. Annie and I went to Lizzie's in afternoon.</p> <p>Sun Sept 15. Fine bright perfect day. I went to St Pauls Church a.m. Annie and girls for a walk. I went to see Mary Watson in the afternoon. Wylies home at 8 P.M.</p> <p>Mon Sept 16. Fine and warmer. Came home in afternoon Annie here at night. I got tomatoes at N.S. 30 cents small basket. Small basket peaches 90 cents.</p> <p>Tue Sept 17. Fine and cool. I canned peaches 4 pts 1 qt. Called to see Mrs Neil McDonald in evening.</p> <p>Wed Sept 18. Very cool with little squawls. picked some apples went to Vestry meeting in eve. first fire.</p> <p>Thur Sept 19. Fine and cold. rather cloudy. I was at Maggie Anderson's for dinner. called at Charlies on the way home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Fri Sept 20. Cleaned all silver. Mrs Davidson helped me clean attic windows. Very cold a heavy frost. vines black. I picked some apples. sold a bushel to Mr Youngman $1.00 and a bushel to Mrs Hunt and one promised so $3.00 in all. took a basket to Mrs Simpson and Annie.</p> <p>Sat Sept 21. Fine bright with cold East wind. cleaned cellar head way. Mrs Davidson and I up to see Parish Hall. I took a basket of apples to F. Bowes in eve.</p> <p>Sun Sept 22. Fine bright perfect day. frost. I went to curch $10 for help pay defecit. fire since thursday.</p> <p>Mon Sept 23. Fine and warmer no need of fire. cleaner Parlor and Dining rooms curtains at laundry. 45 cents. at Annies this week.</p> <p>Tue Sept 24. Fine bright perfect day. cleaned hall, kitchen outside of windows.</p> <p>Wed Sept 25. Fine bright and warm. I was in Toronto Pyrex dish $1.50. Lunch and at Hipp. put up curtains in eve.</p> <p>Thur Sept 26. Fine and very warm summer heat. I cleaned cellar, and picked a few more apples.</p> <p>Fri Sept 27. Fair but dull with a few sprinkles. up helping to clean the church.</p> <p>Sat Sept 28. Fine and very warm summer heat. finished cleaning the back kitchen all cleaning done in the house. went to a shower at Felicia Corks for Mrs Allen Cook.</p> <p>Sun Sept 29. A light rain in the morning early but not to do much good, badly needed. I was at morning church. Harvest Thanksgiving Services. turning colder, Mrs Davidson went with me to eve church. Lizzie and Wylie called for apples, chair, carpet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Sept 30. Fine but quite cold and windy. washed. Annie here night.</p> <p>Tue Oct 1. Fine bright rather cold. need a fire first for a week. cleaned shed and store room. {Marley?} Findlay picked last of apples, I gave him 50 cents only asked 35 cents.</p> <p>Wed Oct 2. Fine and cold, quite a frost. I went to Toronto met LIzzie and Annie and got a Coat 29.50 and hat 2.79 which I exchanged.</p> <p>Thur Oct 3. Fair but cold and windy. Annie here for dinner and tea as her fire is out. took large basket apples to Mrs Noble.</p> <p>Fri Oct 4. Fine bright and quite cold. returned Coat and went to Mr Farmers X ray of tooth.</p> <p>Sat Oct 5. Fine bright after a heavy frost heaviest of the fall. N.S. put lock on 20 cents for fixing. Mrs Davidson and I for a little walk.</p> <p>Sun Oct 6. Fine and much warmer. I went to church. Harvest Thanksgiving Service and Communion, at evening church for a walk in the afternoon.</p> <p>Mon Oct 7. Fine and quite cold, called at Mrs Kaisers and up at the Hall in eve.</p> <p>Tue Oct 8. Fine bright and cold, heavy frost. at Annies this week.</p> <p>Wed Oct 9. Fine bright and cold, heavy frost and ice. I called to see Miss Edey she is up. Covered Cistern on tuesday.</p> <p>Thur Oct 10. Fine bright day, I went to Toronto. fire in little stove. Annie has furnace.</p> <p>Fri Oct 11. Fine but dull and cold, East wind. Mrs David children in Toronto it is Teachers Convention Thursday and to-day. I got a $1.00 hat yesterday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat Oct 12. Dull and threatening then a light shower in evening but not to do much good. I went to Weston left at 2.30 there at 4.30. "Woodbridge Fair".</p> <p>Sun Oct 13. Dull and dreary but not cold at morning and evening church with Clara, for a walk in the afternoon.</p> <p>Mon Oct 14. Fine bright perfect day. George and Clara brought me home about 4.30 at Annies for the night again as she is expecting Plumbers.</p> <p>Tue Oct 15. Fine bright perfect day, after a heavy white frost. I raked some leaves in afternoon and burnt. stayed with the Davidson children while father and mother at practice.</p> <p>Wed Oct 16. A terrific N.W. wind. The barns burned on the old Sane farm. Our Parish Hall opened at 8.30. Mrs Davidson, Lorraine and I up. a large loaf and a pound or a little over minced ham and about a pound of butter for sandwiches.</p> <p>Thur Oct 17. Fine and quite cold and bright in Toronto at Hipp and lunch. I was sick at night chilly and stomach sick.</p> <p>Fri Oct 18. Fine and bright. I was sick all day and chills and Dears. the children came to Annies their teachers convention. I remained with L. and D- for the evening. Bus apples $1.</p> <p>Sat Oct 19. Fine warm perfect day. I had the children for dinner. picked last of winter pears. At Presbyterian Bazzar and afternoon tea. raked and burned a few of the leaves. Mrs Davidson started to pick apples.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun Oct 20. A perfect day and quite warm. "United Church" reopening I was at morning church "Childrens Service" for a walk after dinner to see remaings of fire loss. At church at the United Church in the evening.</p> <p>Mon Oct 21. Fine and quite warm. I raked and burnt leaves. put on Double door. Cannot get window on as Mr D. lame back.</p> <p>Tue Oct 22. Terrific East storm, drifiting and blowing all day. came in East window badly had to get Annie for the night. first heavy rain since 14 Aug to do any good.</p> <p>Wed Oct 23. Dull and showery most of day. Nelson Smellie took clock to Richmond Hill. I cleaned up after rain put curtains up, went to Toronto (north) for celery 785 cents. Furnace to dry up not needed for cold.</p> <p>Thur Oct 24. Dull and light showers most of day. our Supper Concert and Bazaar $160 - supper and concert.</p> <p>Fri Oct 25. Fine and clearing. W. Riddell looking at E. window. stiff knees.</p> <p>Sat Oct 26. Fine and not so cold. raked and burnt some leaves not very dry but all maples up. also our Apple leaves.</p> <p>Sun Oct 27. Fine bright and colder, strong winds. Florence James called for towels 85 cents. I was at morning church and eve church.</p> <p>Mon Oct 28. Fine I raked and burnt some leaves. finished covering cistern, at Dr with knee electric $1.50.</p> <p>Tue Oct 29. Cold East wind. Mr Susan putting roof and flashing East window $13.50. Mr Passmore called. Mr S. put in double window.</p> <p>Wed Oct 30. Dull and showery. Election day. Ferguson {Con-gor?} returned with large majority. at Dr. 1.50 for Electric.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thur Oct 31. Pretty cloudy with drizzling rain in evening Halloween. I went to Annies early in the evening.</p> <p>Fri Nov 1. Dull followed by rain at night. I went to Doctors and he brought me to Annies to remain in bed. did not pay.</p> <p>Sat Nov 2. Fine bright perfect day. Bazaar at United Church young girls. Annie went. I was in bed.</p> <p>Sun Nov 3. Fine bright perfect day. I was in bed. Sent for Dr. Lizzie out for a short call.</p> <p>Mon Nov 4. Rather dull with squawls. Doctor called.</p> <p>Tue Nov 5. Fine bright and clear. Doctor called. I went home for a little walk.</p> <p>Wed Nov 6. Fine but dull and cold. Miss {Medd?} called. Mrs D. and Ada.</p> <p>Thur Nov 7. Fine and clear I came and light furnace but not to remain. Mrs Collins called. W. Cook Meaford dead.</p> <p>Fri Nov 8. Fine with exeption of a squawl then bright. Mr. J. Smith brought Clock. $6.00. I went for Electric treatment in the evening. Came home to remain.</p> <p>Sat Nov 9. Fine bright and clear not so cold. {Electric &amp; thank?} Mr Youngman got a bus apples on friday so sold six bus at $1.bus.</p> <p>Sun Nov 10. Fine bright morning. at church. rained in the eve - I went to Annies early to hear Radio service.</p> <p>Mon Nov 11. "Thanksgiving" Annie and I at Lizzies for the day. Showery early then dull and mild rest of day.</p> <p>Tue Nov 12. Fine but dull and mild. I covered vine burned last of apple leaves, etc. at the Doctors in the eve - medecine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wed Nov 13. Rather dull and showery at first. called to see Miss Edey.</p> <p>Thur Nov 14. Fair but dull. I went to Toronto first for a month lunch and a "show" rained heavily in the eve.</p> <p>Fri Nov 15. Fine bright and cooler, first sunshine since Sunday. a.m. I met Lizzie in Toronto got coat $39.50 and hat $2.79.</p> <p>Sat Nov 16. Fine bright perfect day. Annie went to Lizzie in the afternoon. called at Drs. just to report as I have medicine. could do without furnace but afraid of cold.</p> <p>Sun Nov 17. I have been at Annies six weeks except one night as she has had men. Lorraine with me last night. Annie came home late in the evening. I was at morning ch- {church}.</p> <p>Mon Nov 18. A heavy East rain all day. Clearing in the late afternoon Annie had to go home early. I was there at night.</p> <p>Tue Nov 19. Fine and clearing a little colder. Plumbers done at A - but other men.</p> <p>Wed Nov 20. Fine and much colder. ground all frozen. Miss Edey went to Toronto. the 2.2.C. have fires lighted not sure if yesterday or to-day. Mrs Davidson got pillows $2.50.</p> <p>Thur Nov 21. Fine and very cold wind. all day. quite wintry past couple of days.</p> <p>Fri Nov 22. Fine bright and clear, but very heavy frost. Curlers Euchre at the hall.</p> <p>Sat Nov 23. Fine but quite cold. all hard frozen since tuesday. I was at Dr McLeans a filling $3. and treated a tooth. at afternoon tea and sale of cooking at the hall in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun Nov 24. Fine and quite a cold wind. I went to church in the morning. A special collection asked for. not out in the evening.</p> <p>Mon Nov 25. Fine and quite cold. I called to see Mrs Noble. at the Doctors in evening. Electric treatment.</p> <p>Tue Nov 26. Fine and milder. Mrs Davidson and I in Toronto.</p> <p>Wed Nov 27. Dull and light showers. colder in the evening. I was at the Drs. Electric treatment.</p> <p>Thur Nov 28. Fine but very cold with high wind and blustery. I was at Mrs Alan Cooks reception. 4 to 6. at 68 Spadina Road N. of Bloor. went to social of girls at U. Church with Mrs Davidson.</p> <p>Fri Nov 29. Fine but very cold for november. at Dr for electric. 6 above zero.</p> <p>Sat Nov 30. Fine but very cold wind, about 5 above zero. I am still at Annies. She went to social at Mrs Morrisons in the evening. her men finished all but door in Med. cabinet.</p> <p>Sun Dec 1. Fine and slightly higher temperature. I went to morning church. at Drs for Electric. Paid bill $17.00. Snow in eve.</p> <p>Mon Dec 2. Fine after a heavy snow storm about 4 inches. I went to Toronto. called at W. Cooks office not in, and got fur coat mended at Mr Thomsons 128 Spadina ave.</p> <p>Tue Dec 3. Fine clear and cold, ground all well covered with snow. I washed, went to Doctors in eve. Electric $1.50.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wed Dec 4. Fine and quite cold. Annie in Toronto shopping.</p> <p>Thur Dec 5. Fine and a little milder. I went to Toronto shopping. Mrs Davidson at Mrs Mc{Ailffes?}. at Drs in eve. $1.50 Elect. {electric.}</p> <p>Fri Dec 6. Fine and quite raw East wind. misty and rather icy in the afternoon. Mrs D, Annie and I went with W. Simpson down to Marguerites Recital. home about 11.30.</p> <p>Sat Dec 7. Misty and settling on trees. started to snow in the evening. Annie here only about three nights in the past couble of months. she was in at Boyles in eve. quite a heavy fall of snow.</p> <p>Sun Dec 8. Fair and quite cold. I was at morning church and at the Doctors in the evening. $1.50 Electric I am not going to take any more for a while. Snow in eve. Annie here.</p> <p>Mon Dec 9. Fine and moderately cold I took some papers gold notes for exchange to W. Cooks. did some shopping. at Annies at night. Lizzie came out.</p> <p>Tue Dec 10. Fine and a little milder. Lizzie and Annie are painting bathroom. Lizzie ehre for tea. Oysters quite a little fall of snow in the afternoon.</p> <p>Wed Dec 11. Fine but much colder with East wind five above zero in evening. Lizzie went home. C. White dead.</p> <p>Thur Dec 12. Milder with east wind little snow and damp. I went to Toronto - disappointed not meeting T. Mrs Davidson shopping.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Fri Dec 13. Fine and milder. Annie here at night. I have a bad cold in head and throat. Mrs Smellie called. Ida Elson in eve.</p> <p>Sat Dec 14. Fine and very mild. N. Smellie took me out to Mrs Pooles in the morning. quite slushy. snow plough on.</p> <p>Sun Dec 15. Fine and turning a little colder. I did not go to morning church, have a cold and going in evening as Bishop there to confirm candidates. no fire in little stove the last few days. at evening church the Bishop confirmed 13 Candidates seven boys, six girls.</p> <p>Mon Dec 16. Fine and very cold after mild yesterday. five above zero. Dr for cold.</p> <p>Tue Dec 17. East wind and quite cold sleeting most of day from East quite a debth of snow now.</p> <p>Wed Dec 18. Fine and quite cold East wind some roads quite bad travelling. I was in Toronto shopping met I for dinner but not at Show. started to sleet again in the evening.</p> <p>Thur Dec 19. Rather stormy early then cleared at noon. I went with Mrs Davidson to school entertainment. quite cold and heavy walking.</p> <p>Fri Dec 20. Fine and moderately cold high wind. at shower at Miss Halls for Mabel Welsh at Annies at night. {Plantel?} 1.25.</p> <p>Sat Dec 21. Fine and very cold. took parcel for Marjorie to Mrs B. Annie here at night.</p> <p>Sun Dec 22. Fine perfect day cold at morning Church in for tea at Mrs Davidsons and for the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon Dec 23. Dr Johns taken to the Hospital. Snowing gently all day a great debth fallen. I called at M. Chapmans at the Christmas tree at United SS.</p> <p>Tue Dec 24. Fine and moderately cold. Donald helped shovel snow. took {Cyclamen?} to Mrs. Noble. 45 cents at N. Toronto Market. chicken $1.70 at 35 cents per lb. Mrs {G.?} Bowes.</p> <p>Wed Dec 25. A fall of light snow then clearing and milder. a great debth of snow. "Christmas" like olden days. Wylie, Lizzie and children at Annies. Willies had their gathering at home.</p> <p>Thur Dec 26. Fine and quite mild. girls at Annies.</p> <p>Fri Dec 27. Fine and very mild. I went to Toronto. changed some articles. C: {seath?} 2 yrs: water in cellar in pipes from cistern frozen at {loudside?}. the city more blocked with snow than here.</p> <p>Sat Dec 28. Fair and very mild. scraped road with big snow plough. Annie, Lizzie and children also Lorraine for tea.</p> <p>Sun Dec 29. A fall of light snow clearing about ten I went to church. The United Church had new Organ and {Pulpit?} dedicated. I went in the evening, very mild.</p> <p>Mon Dec 30. Fair and quite mild. I called at Mrs Smellies in eve. Lizzie and family still at Annies.</p> <p>Tue Dec 31. Fine and very mild and slushy, but pleasant. Lizzie went home in the afternoon. Doctor Johns much worse. roasted chicken about 2 hours and just in about an hour next day to warm. no fire in little stove over a week.</p> <p>End of year 1929.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9cd399527e56cba5657b5aa32a5361bb.pdf 62e5bb3db81ef01b49178b5a2ef84a51 PDF Text Text �1881. FEBRUARY. JANUARY. Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 — — — — — - 6 13 20 - 7 14 21 1 8 15 22 2 9 16 23 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 — — — — - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 1 8 2 9 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 — - 6 13 20 - 7 14 21 1 8 15 22 2 9 16 23 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 27 28 29 30 31 — — Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 31 — — — — — Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 AUGUST. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 — — — — — — Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. NOVEMBER. OCTOBER. Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. APRIL. JULY. - 5 12 19 26 - 6 13 20 27 - 7 14 21 28 1 8 15 22 29 2 9 16 23 30 3 10 17 24 — 4 11 18 25 — Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. SEPTEMBER. Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. 27 28 — — — — — JUNE. MAY. Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. MARCH. - 6 13 20 - 7 14 21 1 8 15 22 2 9 16 23 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 — — — DECEMBER. 27 28 29 30 — — — Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 1 8 2 9 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1882. FEBRUARY. JANUARY. <1 Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 — — — — Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. - 5 12 - 6 13 - 7 14 1 8 15 2 9 16 3 10 17 4 11 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MARCH. 26 27 28 — — — — Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. - 5 12 - 6 13 - 7 14 1 8 15 2 9 16 3 10 17 4 11 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 APRIL. 26 27 28 29 30 31 — Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 — — — — — — �C A NADI A N SCRIBBLING- I) 1A R Y FOR AA1881. N Contains Almanac, Postal, and other Canadian Information. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. �Canada Post Card............... Canada Post Card for U. S. One Cent. ON LETTERS, PER HALF OUNCE. To any part of Dominion of Canada or United States, 3 cents—must be prepaid. “ Newfoundland, 5 cents—must be prepaid. All mail matter (excepting samples of Mer­ chandise) to and from the United States, is the same as to any part of Canada, and must be prepaid. Great Britain and Ireland, by Canadian or New York Mail Steamers, 5 cents. NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS. 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May 22 Queen Victoria’s Birthday................... 24 Ascension Day, Holy Thursday.......... 26 Pentecost, Whit Sunday...................... . .June 5 Trinity Sunday.................................... 12 Corpus Christi....................................... 16 Accession of Queen Victoria................ 20 Proclamation of Queen Victoria............ 21 Midsummer Day, St. John Baptist....... 24 Dominion Day...................................... .July Michaelmas Day.................................... . Sept. 29 Birth of Prince of Wales...................... Nov. 9 1st Sunday in Advent........................... 27 St. Andrew......................................... . . . 30 St. Thomas............................................. Dec. 21 Christmas Day...................................... . 25 BANK HOLIDAYS. Ontario. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.— New Year’s Day ; Good Friday; Queen’s Birth­ day ; Dominion Day ; Christmas Day. Quebec.—New Year’s Day ; Epiphany ; An­ nunciation ; Good Friday ; Ascension ; Corpus Christi ; St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s ; All Saints; Conception ; Christmas Day; Queen’s Birth­ day, and Dominion Day. Also throughout the Dominion any day ap­ pointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving. TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES. Stamps required on Notes, Drafts, or Bills of Exchange, executed singly : For $25.................................. .1 cent. “ $50 and over $25............ . .2 “ $100 and over $50......... 3 *‘ each fraction over $100. .3 On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in duplicate : For................................. $100 2 cents. “ each fractional part of $100 2 “ On Drafts or Bills of exchange in more parts than two:—For............................... $100 1 cent. “ each fractional part of $100 1 LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1881 January... February.. March....... April........ May......... June ....... July......... August ... September October... November. December 2 6 6 3 — — — — 5 3 7 4 2 6 — — — — — 9 13 13 10 8 12 10 14 11 9 13 — — — — — — — — — — — 16 20 20 17 15 19 17 21 18 16 20 18 — — — _ — _ — — — — — 23 27 27 24 22 26 24 28 25 23 27 25 — 30 — 29 — 31 — 30 �1881.—1st MONTH. 31 DAYS. JANUARY. �JANUARY —1 5. WEDNESDAY. st MONTH. 1881. �13. THURSDAY. ��1881 31 DAYS. t24-841’ 24. MONDAY, 25. TUESDAY. 26. WEDNESDAY. “ ™ THURSDAY. 28. FRIDAY. 29. SATURDAY. 30 SUNDAY 4 after Epiphany. [30-335] JANUARY �JANUARY & FEBRUARYb—1st & 2nd MONTHS. 3. THURSDAY. ™ 1881. �i 11. FRIDAY. �& \V .. U I i? �1 f 1. 1881. 27. SUNDAY, 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY. �1. MARCH—TUESDAY. 3. THURSDAY. 6 SUNDAY. 1 in Lent- t®-3003 Quadragesima. �1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH. ��r 1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH. �MARCH & APRILb—3rd & 4th MONTHS. 28. MONDAY TUESDAY. f87'2781 [88it77] 30. WEDNESDAY. 31. THURSDAY, ™ t"®5’ APRIL—FRIDAY SATURDAY. 3. SUNDAY. 1922731 5InLent- 1881 �1881. 6. WEDNESDAY. 7. THURSDAY, 30 DAYS. t072681 APRIL. �APRIL.—4 17. th 1881. MONTH. EASTER SUNDAY. t™1 �1. 1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL. �APRIL & MAY.—4th & 5th MONTHS. 26. TUESDAY. [116-249] 1881. �WEDNESDAY. fax) /^0 < fa* £ 7 XxXzX'rX 6*5/fab /X * 7^, X . fafa^ S/Vud X^r^/ /x^X/ 7 &X 7/s S'fa7fa/ x^4 CX^^rx Xr O XXX & £ 6^00^$/? ./J£,„a /t / '/,.4re<"y ^'i^" ,^’^J'/ «>e< /£XxX • tX . X^XXv yA X'^'X . X X XaX a &X/X XX (7 77^1^ 7^ q^o7 J . T ,/tji zT^X^^/- '“] FRIDAY. l 6 fafa^r xX-^^ ^wxtX i^fa/xr h th ^'R ’ ’ 11 ft W 7^^ X^^x '“> ® THURSDAY. BW B B 5. kfeu 4. MAY. 31 DAYS. . (1 1881. f'<ri\fi£ 't^i. 7r7 a-X& *7x7/^ /V vX 77^0 • 77^1ai^ <"h)^av^a. ' ^7X>/i00 • 7. SATURDAY. [“ 0 7? x/T^- X 7c^( xc^Tl^ ^77^ • Xy 7^772 7^l> >^/a 7/7 ' . ■ X-tX^ ^Xi^X^z XXt^ 614'107 Xmz8 SUNDAY 7x20^^ 3 after Easter- t128-237! zXXZ^' (TM'/'V x7^ XTc 4&*X ^Tx X 7 Xa7 XXor^ fXtXX cX r c^x t b| $z7*$e^ / 7 XXadty \ xXoZXx*7 SX* Xr /£ �MAY.—5th MONTH. I 1881. ��I �1881. 31 & 30 DAYS. MAY & JUNE. ���— I JUNE.—6th MONTH. 1881. �JUNE.—6th MONTH. 20. MONDAY. 1881 11714911 Accession of Queen Victoria, 1837. TUESDAY. 1172 1931 Proclamation of Queen Victoria. WEDNESD; 23. THURSDAY $ i < / 24. FRIDAY. [17M9aj St. John Baptist—Midsummer Day. 25. 26 SATURDAY. DAY [“J 2 att^Trinity. [177 188] . �����JUNE.—6th MONTH. 21. TUESDAY, 1881. o72-1931 Proclamation of Queen Victoria. a f A44 MAJ i UW- (I )> ( ~ 25. 26 ))\Cj. C /ct iaa i/ SATURDAY. [“] [177-1881 Z-^v. 7 /u cK ��JUNE6 th MONTH. 1881. �1. 1881. 30 & 31 DAYS. JUNE & JULY. �JULY.,—7 th MONDAY. 4. MONTH. [”J County Court Term begins. TUESDAY. [18°-179] WEDNESDAY. . 11874781 THURSDAY. [188-1771 9. SATURDAY. n"-175] 10. SUNDAY. /Ufa' 1881. ����AUGUST.—8 3. WEDNESDAY. th MONTH. C21MS01 1881. ���1881. 31 DAYS. AUGUST. �AUGUST & SEPTEMBERb—8 29. MONDAY. 30. /TUESDAY, 31. th & 9th MONTHS. 1881. [241424] t242'1®1 [“] WEDNESDAY 1/ SEPTEMBER—T 4 FRIDAY. SATURDAY. [246119] Trinity Term ends. e< <2c’t#u /w - 12 after Trinity. 4-tV^ [247-118] // 04 /Wfhc a//^r —<—" * 4 (A* �1881. 5. MONDAY. 30 DAYS. ■“> SEPTEMBER. � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50f44fa3cbab167c853a12a5ba8dada7.pdf 582065c613688403946abde6409a3eb0 PDF Text Text �1881. 30 DAYS. SEPTEMBER. �����1881. OCTOBER.—10th MONTH. 24. MONDAY. 25. TUESDAY. 26. WEDNESDAY. t29™81 [29M7] THURSDAY. //U&W'/r [300-65] C 21 FRIDAY. ™ & ^Ue/f SATURDAY, ™ e^s z<^ ��NOVEMBER.—11th MONTH. MONDAY, 1881. f311’541 ) it H “ TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY. M Prince of Wales Birthday—born 1 10. THURSDAY. FRIDAY. [314-51] pir^ 12. SATURDAY. 13 SUNDAY 22 after Trinity. [317-48] A �15. 3. “ TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY, 18. 19. FRIDAY. M t321-441 [322-43] ATURDAY. “ MW 20 SUNDAY. Mw^ Caws 7 23atte’’Trinity- F324-41] �<L 27 SUNDAY 1 in Advent. [331-34.] �381. 1881. 30 & 31 DAYS. 28. MONDAY. 29. TUESDAY. 30. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER & DECEMBER. ™ ™ DECEMBER—THURSDAY. FRIDAY. “ SATURDAY. SUNDAY ™ 2 in Advent- l338-27-! [335-30] �/ ��I ����� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/63666a6f578270431cfddacfb46cca2a.pdf 16987137a824c6d6abc58efa616273e3 PDF Text Text James Bremner (1854-1882) 1881 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Front Cover} Canadian Scribbling Diary For 1881. Contains Almanac, Postal, and other Canadian Information. Toronto: Published by Brown Brothers, Manufacturing Stationers. {this page is a table of dates in all 12 months of 1881 and in January-April 1882} {written in pencil at the bottom of the page} XRI MS A362 Canadian Scribbling Diary For 1881. Contains Almanac, Postal, and other Canadian Information. Toronto: Published By Brown Brothers, Manufacturing Stationers. {Rates of Postage, Details of Terms and Courts, Dates of Fixed and Movable Festivals, etc., Bank Holidays, Table of Stamp Duties, and List of Sundays in 1881} 1881. -1st MONTH. 31 Days. JANUARY. Another year with all hopes and fears, Has sunk into the deep abyss of time; And on the threshold of the new we stand, Like travellers to a strange and distant clime. Hope smiling beckons, bidding us take courage; Faith points to heaven where God and angels dwell, Assuring us that all our untried future Is known to him who "doeth all things well." From the Rose of Cheriton The autumn day was closing, cool and dry; The sun was setting in a cloudless sky Flinging around him as he sank to rest, A crimson glory flushing east and west. 1 �The quiet landscape caught his bright farewell, Ere the deep shadows of the evening fell. The gliding river, and the broken sedge, The pollard willows by the waters edge Smiled for a moment in the passing gleam Then sighed the sedge and darker flowed the stream; While cottage windows flashed into a blaze, And meadow pathways lay in purple haze; A sudden glory touched the whirling mill More crimson glowed the heather on the hill And starting up beneath the pinewood shade A moment, stood a golden colonnade; Then dropped the sun, the vision died away And twilight followed in her sober grey. 1. SATURDAY. [1-364] New Year’s Day.-Bank Holiday. It only comes once a year and the cattle have to be fed all the same. So have we & a new year day dinner too; whither it be beef steak & plum pudding or neeps & neep brose. Last night & this morning or last year & this year we (that is Mr W. Morrison, Elsie Annie, Belle, Willie & I ) {inserted just below are the words: When will we a. meet again} were waiting for the last moments of 1880. and as it neared its end we bade it farewell and welcomed the new by singing together the II Paraphrase. Father, Elsie & W. Morrison were at Uncle W. Henderson's. Willie took them up & I took them home. Miss Belle gave me one of E.P.Roe's works, What could she do, as xmas box So I have been enjoying it today 2. SUNDAY. [2-363] Attended Divine worship in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev. Mr. Currie preached from the text Is it well with thee II Kings 4 & 26th. JANUARY.-IST MONTH. 1881. 2 �3. MONDAY. [3-362] County Court Term Begins. At Owen Sound with Miss Bella as she is leaving with the morning train for Uxbridge to study at the High School there. We had Mr. W. Morrison & Miss Annie along so we had a good time We visited the new High School of Owen Sound which is a magnificent building having all the latest improvements in ventilation & heating. We inscribed our names on the topmost tower. Expenses. 50￠= Dinner. 40 for this book $1 for Tribune for last year. 15￠ for sundries. $2.05) Evening clear & calm with intense frost. 4. TUESDAY. [4-361] Fed cattle then took in part of straw stack for litter for horses Then hitched up single sleigh and went to Mr. Carr's on Church Business Evening. Jack & Celie Morrison came up from Bentinck so we went to Uncle Haverson's with sleigh load. Had a very plesant evening. Got home two hours a-yout the wee short hour a yout the twall. 5. WEDNESDAY. [5-360] Took in a barrel of potatoes they are keeping very well. John, William & Celly went home today. Afternoon Put some more carbolick acid on the cow that has lice. Then splitting wood. This was a very beautiful day such as we would like for winter 6. THURSDAY. [6-359] Epiphany. The Annual Meeting of the Presbyterian Congregation of Keady was held today I being Secretary of Managers had to get books ready Afternoon at meeting. Paid James Jackson $9 for Blacksmith work. horse shoeing amounted to 5.50 7. FRIDAY. [7-358] For three weeks back I have done no work but chores Sleigh riding for pleasure & sometimes on business has taken up the time. Well, the bow that is always bent looses it elasticity sometime. One should have a few holidays and better now than in summer time. To day I commenced work. Thrashing peas with horses 3 floors Evening reading Scotts poems 8. SATURDAY. [8-357] Cloudy & cold. Thrashed 2 floors forenoon After cleaned up, had 13 bus. Willie & I took the pea straw down to old barn for sheep feed. Two loads on sleigh box. Globe & Canada Presbyterian did not come to hand today so we miss them now. Alette piece of Scott will do instead 9. SUNDAY. 1 after Epiphany. [9-356] 3 �At the Keady Presbyterian Church. The Rev Mr. Currie preached from the texts Verily I say unto you that one of you shall betray me. Matt 26 = 21st Jesus said unto him Verily I say unto thee That this night before the cock crow thou shalt deny me thrice. Matt 26. 34th. 1881. - 1ST MONTH. 31 DAYS. JANUARY. 10. MONDAY. [10-355] Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day along with feeding Cattle. Had a call of Wesley Oliver, got the loan of 3 bags. Evening at the meeting of the Young Peoples Christian Association had a fine meeting. We are to have a debate next night. Subject Resolved that it is proper to have religious meetings at night. I am on the negitive side what am I to say 11. TUESDAY. [11-354] Preparing logs for a days sawing to Mr. Currie in D. Gilchrist's bush. There were 9 or 10 at the bee got 10 logs on skid way at night. Fine day and a beautiful moonlight night. The Prayer meeting was tonight and a good many were out. 12. WEDNESDAY. [12-353] Bee again. We did not get much done in forenoon as machine took good while to set. Cut well afternoon and there were plenty of teams so there are only 2 loads in the bush. now. Stormy tonight. 13. THURSDAY. [13-352] Taking in turnips 2 loads, 1 was frozen. They have been frozen ever since the first snowstorm, one side of pit, The winter came on so severe and suddenly that they were only covered with straw. There are 6 loads in that pit yet. Afternoon Cleaned up peas that I thrashed on Monday 10 bus. Cleand up all we have thrashed 8 bags. Will thrash more tomorrow 14. FRIDAY. [14-351] Thrashing peas got 3 floors thrashed in forenoon / afternoon Took a load of Amber Cane home from S. Hall’s shop he having failed to make it into molasses. Cleaned up 4 bags peas after supper I thrashed 12 bus today. We are going to O.S. tomorrow with 12 bags. Uncle, Aunt & Elsie Haverson & Aunt Mary were here today. Very cold day 15. SATURDAY. [15-350] At O. Sound got 61￠ per bus & had 30 40/60 bus $18.75. Market fees 10 Dinner 25. School Books & Postage 1.45 = 1.80. Paid A. Foster for boots $4.40. Thats’ the way the money goes. Take care of the cents & the Dollars will take care of themselves. O.Ho Rather a cold gray day. 4 �16. SUNDAY. 2 after Epiphany. [16-349] Attended Divine Service in Presbyterian Church Keady Rev H. Currie preached from the text For they know not what they do Luke 23 & 34. JANUARY. - 1ST MONTH. 1881. 17. MONDAY. [17-348] Took in wheat straw for bedding horses & other chores. Afternoon thrashed 2 floors of peas. Evening at Y.P.C.A meeting. The debate came off two speakers on each side. The two first speeches were best. The Leaders speach on the negitive had all the arguments in it I could think of so I had little to say. Splendid moonlight. 18. TUESDAY. [18-347] Helping Donald Gilchrist to saw. The Machine wrought well and cut a big heap. Father Elsie & Rob were at Uncle Haverson’s today they had single sleigh. Fine sunny day. 19. WEDNESDAY. [19-346] Thrashing Peas 2 floors forenoon. Took little pig to Deven's boar. Thrashed 1 floor after I came home. This morning the bush was all clad with hoar frost, and at sun rise looked well. Strange that its locks should have grown grey in one night, but sols slant ray, soon took it all away. 20. THURSDAY. [20-345] Thrashed two floors peas they were rather tought to day as there was little frost Afternoon cleaned up had good heap but did not measure into bin as I had to go to Devin's for pig. Had good sleigh ride there & back. Wrote F Cathrae Bermuda evening W.A. Gerolamy left wheel turnip cutter on trial. Price $20. one year free after that interest @ 7 per cent time paid 21. FRIDAY. [21-344] Went to Aunt Mary's to draw home wood for her. Yuncle George & Cousin Bill were there too. We took home 21 loads Fine day afternoon rather stormy wind blowing from North East. 22. SATURDAY. [22-343] Measured peas into bin 18 1/2 bus Got 1 floor thrashed before dinner. Afternoon took in 2 loads turnips 1 frozen & the other a good load. Stormy day wind still blowing from North East. 23. SUNDAY. 3 after Epiphany. [23-342] 5 �Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H. Currie preached from the text Thus saith the Lord Stand ye in the ways & see, & ask for the old paths, where is the good way and walk there in and ye shall find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6 & 16 1881. 31 DAYS. JANUARY. 24. MONDAY. [24-341] Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day. I think I will finish them tomorrow. Very cold day & snow falling scarcly Evening at Y.P.C.A. had plesant meeting. 25. TUESDAY. [25-340] Thrashing peas 4 floors. There is that many left that I will have to thrash them with the flail & so few that I cannot thrash them with the horses. So they cannot be a big job now. Blowy day but not so cold as yesterday. 26. WEDNESDAY. [26-339] Very Stormy day. I finished the peas with flail and cleaned up floor. Father & I put them through twice & baged them up 9 bags or about 23 bushels. We took 7 bus out of bin so as to make a load. Left 10 bus for feed and purpose buying seed. Got notice to pay note of $49 for cow at Merchants Bank O.S. on 31st Jan. The former notice of this days work shows we have been getting ready 27. THURSDAY. [27-338] Snowy day all day so it is now getting pretty deep. I measured out (seed 14 bus & feed for 7 months 28 bus) of wheat bin There are only 18 bus for sale. Afternoon battoned some cracks in horse stable & threw off snow off cowstable roof it was very deep, & hard. I then put a scantlin by way of purline plate in horse stable. the snow is getting heavy on it too. 28. FRIDAY. [28-337] Took in potatoes & apples. The apples are keeping well likewise the potatoes. Then split some wood. Afternoon took in 2 loads turnips & threw snow off old stable The snow is now very deep & the wood is getting burned up so after the 1st Feb I will have lots to do At Managers meeting tonight 6 oclock & O.S. tomorrow. 29. SATURDAY. [29-336] Fine day. At Owen Sound with 12 bags peas Had 30 bus 44 lbs Sold at 62￠ per bus $19.5. Market fees 10￠ Dinner 25 Sugar 25￠ Oat Meal $1 Barrel Salt $1.30 Spool 5￠ = $2.95. Thats 6 �the way the money goes. Paid for Manse Fund 3.20 -- The timber men have been making square timber on back end of 50 acres 4 elms are made now & some black ash. 30. SUNDAY. 4 after Epiphany. [30-335] Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H Currie preached from the text And they took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4 & 13. JANUARY & FEBRUARY.- 1ST & 2nd MONTHS. 1881. 31. MONDAY. [31-334] Cleaned up 16 bags of Oats. Hitched up single sleigh & Willie went up for Duncan's kettle as we are to kill Susie & spring pig. G. Henderson came down to give us a hand. We got on well Susie is good pork & was only up 3 weeks. Evening at Y.P.C.A. We are to have a debate 2 weeks from tonight Whether does prosperity or adversity expose a man to the grater evil.. I on prosperity 1. FEBRUARY–TUESDAY. [32-333] A Month gone already I was at O.S. today Sold Susie for $6.50 per 100 lbs weight 328=$21.32 Oats 16 bags 52.28 @ 34￠ per bus 17.96. Amount 39.28 Paid at Merchants Bank note on Cherry cow ($49) which we bought last year at Hardies sale. Big price but she is the only cow that we have to calve this year. I bought one coming home tonight $27 from R McFarland 2. WEDNESDAY. [33-332] Split wood & took home Duncan's kettle. Afternoon Brought home cow from Robert McFarland. Then took in wheat straw for bedding to horses. Fine day no clouds bright sunshine with intense frost the thermometer indicated in the morning 30 degrees below zero It did not feel as cold as Tuesday morning as there was no wind. 3. THURSDAY. [34-331] Taking in turnips out of another pit so I was all forenoon shoveling away snow & making a new road. We got in 5 loads afternoon. They were good but those that were along one side of pit that were frozen hard before being covered were rotten About 2 loads out of the five useless. Pity but such is life 4. FRIDAY. [35-330] Thrashing at J. Scarrow's had horses this work will pay for use of mower which we had mowing 7 acres. Clear frosty day 5. SATURDAY. [36-329] 7 �Thrashing this forenoon at Scarrows. Paid him 87￠ for 84 lbs peas got in Spring. So I am clear with him now. Cherry calved last night at 1.oclock hiefer calf roan in colour Afternoon cleaned up 16 bags oats. Clear frosty day 6. SUNDAY. 5 after Epiphany. [37-328] Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady Our Pastor preached from the text I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God that you {inserted above ou is an e} present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable, unto God, which is your reasonable service Romans 12th & 1st. 1881. 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY. 7. MONDAY. [38-327] Went to O.S. market with 16 bags oats. Got 34￠ per bus. Had 53 33/34 bus = 18.35. The Oats weigh very well. I think they are the best oats we have had this side the Atlantic The wheat is down in price only 95 for fall wheat today. So we have lost by taking the Feb price on fall wheat sold for seed. W. Maxwell paid his wheat 16 14/60 bus $15.42. Paid his Father balance on securing $3.75. Spent 45￠ Fine day 8. TUESDAY. [39-326] Filled up 10 bags Oats to repay John Barber for 28 27/34 bus got in fall. for feed. Took them up got home after dinner Afternoon cleaned up 15 bags Oats & fed cattle. W. Oliver paid fall wheat $12.19. Today has been of soft and rainy the first soft day since the winter began. The snow has gone down a good deal today 9. WEDNESDAY. [40-325] Got my hair dressed this morning we then cleaned up another bag of Oats and dressed shilocks for chop. Afternoon at bush put down one tree and cut it up 4 feet lengths split & piled except 2 blocks. Thaw all day the snow is sinking fast. It had been raining since 4 P.M. & is still raining At prayer meeting evening 10. THURSDAY. [41-324] The thaw still continues so there is no getting a horse on the roads. I had to take pig back to Devins on foot this forenoon Afternoon split some wood. Charles Bains called to ascess property Amount of ascessment $1700. $15 less than last year The snow has disappeared rapidly patches of bare ground to be seen here & there. 11. FRIDAY. [42-323] Took in potatoes & apples they are both keeping well. I then covered turnips pits with snow where it was thawed off Afternoon made road from barn to gate fit for team to walk on it was so high and narrow that I could not take a load down This morning was frosty but 8 �through the day very mild so the roads are rather soft yet. I wonder if I can get to town tomorrow 12. SATURDAY. [43-322] Willie and I were in bush sawing firewood cut 4 blocks forenoon. Afternoon we cut 2 logs of the 7 that were left on skid way of last springs sawing. We cut 18 blocks 9 we split & piled. This was a soft rainy forenoon got colder & harder afternoon. John Hall paid fall wheat 6.18 J Douglas paid also 13.70 13. SUNDAY. [44-321] Septuagesima. Attended a prayer meeting in Presbyterian Church Keady Our minister being absent assisting Mr. Blain Tara. the Elders conducted the service. FEBRUARY.-2ND MONTH. 1881. 14. MONDAY. [45-320] St. Valentine. Frosty morning & roads hard so I went to O. Sound Market with load of Oats 16 bags 52 33/34 bushels @ 34￠ $18.01. Expenses 35￠. From here to Saugeen road the road was very high & narrow but the sleigh kept on very well. Evening at Y.P.C.A. Had fine meeting. The debate was very well handled & showed a marked in improvement. Splendid Moonlit night with fore boding circle round the moon 15. TUESDAY. [46-319] Got all hands up at 4 oclock and cleaned 8 bags Oats 7 bags wheat. Got away with load alittle past 8 oclock. Had 26 05/34 bus. Oats @ 34￠ $8.89. Wheat 16 21/60 bus @ 1.07 = $17.49. Amount 26.38 Transmitted by draft on Merchants Bank $107. part of installment on farm ballance in 3 months Expenses & sundries 85￠ Got whip from R. Robertson payment made by bringing out goods Fine day & O. Sound was pretty lively. 16. WEDNESDAY. [47-318] Took in remainder of straw stack into driving shed for bedding horses. Afternoon went to back end of 50 acres to see the measuring of square timber by caller. The lumbermen went on to our lot with out permission & cut 11 or 12 sticks. Money is forwarded by post as there were 2 sticks hauled away which they were to measure on their way home. Evening went to see Mr Jackman's & family. 17. THURSDAY. [48-317] Went out Father & I to the 2nd Con. Arran to a Credit Auction Sale bought heifer in calf $31 & small yearold heifer at $11.50. Big prices but with health may pay. Got them home at 8 oclock. The heifer calves 1st May or 1st June rather late. Father brought home horses Cold day 9 �18. FRIDAY. [49-316] Thrashing at J. Duncans Fine day Had a little more snow which will improve sleighing 19. SATURDAY. [50-315] Took in 3 loads turnips 2 1/2 loads were rotten great pity but such is life, or such is the effects of frost Fine clear day The cow bought of Robert McFarland calved to night. Bull calf 20. SUNDAY. [51-314] Sexagesima. Attended Service in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H. Currie preached from the text Not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord of hosts Zechariah 4th & 6th 1881. 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY. 21. MONDAY. [52-313] Father & I had a good sleigh ride to O.S. today. Paid $2 for fixing Fathers watch. 30￠ for bookeeping books for Willie. 65 ct for tea. $30 to R. McFarland $27 for cow $3 for 25 bus lime. Received for 10 pieces of square timber sold to McArthur Bros. & taken of far end of 50 acre lot $15.55. Spent today $33.45 {inserted just below is the dollar amount of $100} Plesant sunny day 22. TUESDAY. [53-312] Cleaned up 4 bags grist 9 bags chop. Then I split all the wood we have left in afternoon Soft day but I think will freeze. Paid G Henderson $9 for thrashing our crop. Cheap thrashing. 23. WEDNESDAY. [54-311] Cold morning. Took load to Mill On my way bought 13 bus peas @ 61 1/2￠ per bus-$8. Paid Gerolamy 96￠ interest on gang plough Sold him 82 lbs old iron @ 14 per lb 82￠ bought new gang plough head 1.25 balance 43￠ Paid. Paid {scribble} $68. Bought 1 lb sulphur 10 ￠ 1/2 oz Bin iodide of Mercury 15=25￠ =$78 56 Got home at 11 o'clock {PM inserted above} had to wait on grist 24. THURSDAY. [55-310] Intense frost this morning. I emptyed chop and cleaned bags and hung them up. Then split wood. Afternoon Took down scaffold which was under strawcarriers at thrashing and fixed up sleigh to go out to Tara tonight to evening meeting in Pres. Church. Had a very plesant meeting Mr. Tom's was very pointed & clear Subject - The Broad & the narrow way. Cold day 25. FRIDAY. [56-309] 10 �Did some little jots. then went to D. Adamsons sale. Things went very dear some being primed by the whiskey pail which was handed round so that all who wished might dip & drink. 2 Calves were sold one went at $22 the other at $15. Uncles Henderson & Haverson were at sale, had tea with us on their way home. Clear Sunny day 26. SATURDAY. [57-308] Took in part of old stack out of Barn, then down some straw to Mr. Currie & some to Mrs. Welsh out of barn. Afternoon took down load pea straw to sheep, and went 3 times to the bush to break road Took alittle load of wood each time. Alittle soft today and appearance of another thaw 27. SUNDAY. [58-307] Quinquagesima – Shrove Sunday Attended divine service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H. Currie Preached from the text For godly sorrow worketh repentance to Salvations not to be repented of but the sorrow of the world worketh death II Corin. 7 & 10 FEBRUARY & MARCH.-2ND & 3rd MONTHS. 1881. 28. MONDAY. [59-306] Took in 5 loads of turnips left 4 loads behind We have just the pit across the creek now & the mangolds. Splitting wood evening. Plesant forenoon but is now very cold Had plesant and profitable Y.P.C.A. meeting. tonight 1. MARCH-TUESDAY. [60-305] St. David's Day. Split all the wood that is at home this forenoon Afternoon chopping cord wood in bush got on well. Very cold day. At Managers meeting evening. And this is the 1st of March well it is getting like spring but we have quite a lot of snow yet & cold weather 2. ASH-WEDNESDAY. [61-304] Chopping cord wood in bush all day Put down 2 trees cut and split & piled 1 1/2 Cold day Snowing alittle forenoon. 3. THURSDAY. [62-303] Chopping cord wood & ground axe before I went away. Afternoon hitched up and drew home all the wood I had cut about 2 1/2 cords. Got on well in bush. Evening I went up to Devins but did not bring home pig. Bother the pigs I say. Very stormy tonight. high wind from south east with snow & drift 4. FRIDAY. [63-302] 11 �I was at a Bee today sawing wood for Mr. Currie. We put down the trees and cut them up with crosscut saws. I & C.McArthur cut up 5 trees 2 had notches cut. I never wrought a saw that cut so fast before. I suppose we cut over 5 cords. If we had a good saw we would soon put up a years wood as I did not think it possible for a saw to cut so fast. Soft snow 5. SATURDAY. [64-301] At Blacksmiths shop gitting horses shod sharp. This is the first time they have been shod this year Then made a rack for sleigh to take hay to O.S. Evening at Devin's for pig. I also opened a door into barn out of passage of horse stable. to get at hay in barn Raw cold day wind from North East 6. SUNDAY. 1 in Lent. [65-300] Quadragesima. Attended divine service in our own Church Our Pastor preached from the ext And behold the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. Matt 27.-51. Bright sunny day 1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH. 7. MONDAY. [66-299] Finished hay rack. & selected some boards to make door to put on between feed passage of horse stable & barn Afternoon Willie & I went to bush for pole to bind on hay then put on load of hay out of old barn. Evening at Association had plesant meeting. Bible lessons just now are in the Book of Daniel & are exceedingly interesting 8. TUESDAY. [67-298] At O. Sound with load of hay had Fan & Prince. Got on well roads rather bare near O.S. I had 2120 lbs hay (Sleigh weighed 810 lbs) Sold at 7.75 per ton but buyer payed 25￠ for weighing & M. Fees so I had $8 per ton in reality=$8.21 1/2 Paid T. Frizzell for boots $7. Bought Improved Diamond Saw at 90￠ per foot 6 feet long $5.40 Paid $4 Dinner 20. 9. WEDNESDAY. [68-297] Went up to Aunt Mary's for Calf (a red heifer week old) Got home at noon. John Morrison came up here yesterday to help us cut some wood. Sawing wood in bush afternoon got on well. Saw cut pretty well rather wide set I think Bright sunny day 10. THURSDAY. [69-296] Sawing wood till 4 oclock afternoon then hitched up & went out to Tara to Evangilstic Meeting. They have had meetings every night for two weeks & will have for another week yet. Cold night & roads rather bare 11. FRIDAY. [70-295] 12 �Got saw sharped at Keady this morning and it is supposed to be rather soft in temper. We cut up a maple tree today split & piled it 2 cords. and made axe handle. at noon. Evenings I have been preparing speech for debate of which I have been appointed leader of affirmatives Resolved that real evils are more productive of misery to man than imaginary ones 12. SATURDAY. [71-294] Sawing wood all day. Cut up large maple 3 cords Made axe handle in the morning & put it in axe. Broke another handle tonight & made another evening We cannot find very good handle timber that is one reason why they break so readly. Snowing tonight. 13. SUNDAY. 2 in Lent. [72-295] Attended our own Church Keady the Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text God be merciful to me a sinner Luke 18 & 13 MARCH.-3rd MONTH. 1881. 14. MONDAY. [73-292] I finished axe handle and put it in axe Sawing in bush afterwards. Got a good bit cut today. Evening at Y.P.C.A. had plesant meeting. Affirmitive side gain in the debate. Two of the speakers on this side were absent however. Debate for next month Resolved that Woman has more influence for good than Man. Good subject. 15. TUESDAY. [74-291] I was sawing wood at W. Oliver's today as he has been sick for some time had a very good day. Willie took John Morrison down to Peabody on his way home The snow has gone away considerably today so that the sleighing is almost gone. 16. WEDNESDAY. [75-290] Chopping notches in firewood logs. Willie & I sawed an hour before night after school time. Plesant day 17. THURSDAY. [76-289] St. Patrick's Day. Chopping all day. I have a lot of logs ready for sawing. Foggy morning & forenoon Afternoon clear sunshine so the snow is wearing away fast The sleighing is clean worn out now & I hope we may have ploughing weather soon. 18. FRIDAY. [77-288] Took in 3 loads turnips from pit across creek. They are keeping pretty well a few in bottom of pit are rotten with water as the land is so flat & last thaws water has not run off. Only a 13 �little bit of pit will be wet any way. I was chopping afternoon. Father was at Sinclair's sale bought heifer in calf for $15.25. I was at Uncle W's evening. owes $14 19. SATURDAY. [78-287] Frosty morning hitched up Prince & Brisk & drew home wood 8 loads in forenoon got on well & 4 loads afternoon Began to snow at dinnertime then turned to rain so I was pretty wet by the last load. I think we have 10 cords at home now which will keep us going awhile. Rained all afternoon and is still raining so I am glad there is so much wood at the door. 20. SUNDAY. 3 in Lent. [79-286] Attended Divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady. The Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text For without me ye can do nothing John 15.5 1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH. 21. MONDAY. [80-285] Brought home the heifer Father bought. then took in barrel potatoes, & shifted peastraw off hay as we are feeding horses out of frame barn. Afternoon Sharpened saw it was my first attempt so it took a good while to get over it, then sawing in bush Cut over a cord. Evening at Y.P.C.A. I read 11 pages of the Rose of Chreriton. D. Carr will read next night. (Debate.) I am on the negative side 22. TUESDAY. [81-284] Set the saw, fixed stove pipes & one & a thousand things besides. Afternoon Sawing cut a good bit We have got a slight coat of new snow & it has been pretty cold today so I think we may get home some more wood tomorrow. Tomorrow never comes does it? 23. WEDNESDAY. [82-283] Drawing home wood 8 loads pretty fair sleighing between bush & here. We have now 15 cords at the least at home now, which I think ought to bring us to the snow. Afternoon Sawing in bush got on well. We are making the bush quite thin & piling brush of every tree we cut so it is alittle like a fallow now. 24. THURSDAY. [83-282] Sawing & chopping all day. We had a fine beech tree just off the stump at dinnertime. Afternoon we notched him up & took off 24 blocks of splendid splitting wood. Put down another tree & took off 2 blocks & trimmed it up. Sunny afternoon. Snow going slowly 25. FRIDAY. [84-281] Annunciation-Lady Day. 14 �Sawing & chopping all day. Cut up 2 beeches & part of a small maple. Sunshine all day but very cold north wind. Made an axe handle evening. 26. SATURDAY. [85-280] Cold morning. Put handle into axe & opened turnip pit & took in 5 small loads of good turnips Afternoon Ground 3 axes split Sunday wood & made another handle for old splitting axe Cold north wind Had a long letter from F. Cathrae. Bermuda today. 27. SUNDAY. 4 in Lent. [86-279] Attended divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady. The Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text Son go work today in my vineyard Matt 21st. & 28th. MARCH & APRIL.-3RD & 4TH MONTHS. 1881. 28. MONDAY. [87-278] Cutting firewood. Put down a beech had 24 blocks in it. 1 small maple that was put down by fire also a maple stub 2 ft through at but a splendid log Got some notches cut it it before night. This forenoon G. Henderson got 8 bags black oats changed for 8 bags white for seed. Clear & cold 29. TUESDAY. [88-277] Sawing at John Duncans he had a day of sawing machine & has got 50 cords or more cut to day. I was taking blocks from saw forenoon afternoon splitting. Cold day with appearance of change 30. WEDNESDAY. [89-276] Sawing at home got our maple stub cut up, I suppose we had about 2 cords. Put down a big beech, evening. Cold north east wind. I wish the cold weather were past for it has been so long cold. 31. THURSDAY. [90-275] I was at a log raising today. W. Maxwell has rented John Mc Nabs’ 100 acres & has to put up a house first thing so we got it raised today. 16 X 20 feet. Had a plesant evening at Mr Hays on my way home Cold day & looks like snow. 1. APRIL-FRIDAY. [91-274] I was assisting Mr. Hay to saw as he had a days saw with machine at home. He got over 50 cords cut. Very cold day had slight shower of snow. 2. SATURDAY. [92-273] 15 �Sawing wood in bush. cut off 21 big blocks of beech in forenoon. Split & pile them and chopped down another tree & fixed a lot of brush heaps & cut off 6 blocks evening Still very cold keen frost. I have been on 3 days at home this week. How quickly it has passed. 3. SUNDAY 5 in Lent. [93-272] Attended divine Service in Presbyterian Church Keady The Pastor Rev H Currie preached from the text Come see the place where the Lord lay Matt 28th. 6th 1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL. 4. MONDAY. [94-271] County Court Term begins. Sawing & chopping all day. We have now a good bit of wood cut & quite a fallow chopped Uncle & aunt Haverson & Mr Thom Evangilist came here forenoon on a visit. We had them at our Associaton in the evening. Mr Thom gave us a pointed & practical address. 5. TUESDAY. [95-270] Cold & snowing alittle. Took in 2 loads turnips 1 was frozen by last cold weather that is on one side of pit which had only straw on it. At 11 oclock it began to blow & drift so thick that one could not see 4 rods. Had quite a fall of snow after sunset. O for some genial plesant weather. 6. WEDNESDAY. [96-269] Our visitors left this morning it being so stormy yesterday they could not start home. I ploughed & plained door to go on between barn & horses stable, & a lot of other chores. The Storm is over & the country side is white once more. Cold & cloudy so the snow did not go away much. 7. THURSDAY. [97-268] Put door together & hung it hinges cost at Keady 10￠ Screws 5￠ = 15￠. After noon took in 3 loads turnips & one 1/2 load we got out below snow which were not gather last fall some were fresh & good others were rotten. We may get some more when snow drift melts away more. Trosty to night. 1/2 past 10. P.M. 8. FRIDAY. [98-267] Shifted one side of the lane so as to fence one side of sod field below barn. Afternoon cut 15 poles in bush across creek to fence the new watering place on creek below barn. & 19 in bush on this side creek for fence between here & Keady So we got a good days work done. Bright sunny day. 9. SATURDAY. [99-266] 16 �Drew out all the poles across creek & gathered the 19 in other bush. Afternoon fixed cattle then dressed myself & got Wesley saddle and went up to Uncle Haversons to attend Tara church tomorrow. Fine clear afternoon. 10. PALM-SUNDAY. [100-265] For the past sixweeks there have been evangilistic services in connection with the Presbyterian & Methodist Congregations of Tara conducted by Mr. G Thom & today the meetings were brought to a close by both Con {illegible} sitting down together at the Lords table. The Rev Mr. Galloway preached, from the text And Enoch walked with God. The Evening Service was conducted by Mr. Thom who spoke on the leading truths of the 13th 14th 15th & 16th Ch. of St John Mr. Curries text today was Psalms 85th & 6th. APRIL.-4TH MONTH. 1881. 11. MONDAY. [101-264] Came home from Uncle Haversons. & hitched up sleigh and drew 19 poles from bush to fence. Afternoon took harrows to blacksmiths shop to get sharpened. & plough to get a small mould board on in place of coulter to pare off the grass & throw it into furrow ^ so as to get it covered to prevent it growing up between the furrows. Splitting wood remainder of afternoon. There have been circles round the sun & mon for days & night past so I suppose we will have rain or snow 12. TUESDAY. [102-263] Took whole day at board fence & got on all the boards (except the one that goes on the top of posts) as far as we had posts in The bottom board is 1 foot 1st space 4 inches 2nd board 8 in. 2nd space 21 in filled by 6 in boards crossed these ends however not filling the space by 2 in 1 below in one above. Then topmost board 6 in. Cold day circle round the sun tonight but no storm yet. 13. WEDNESDAY. [103-262] Took in 3 loads of turnips out of pit & 1 off field that was left in fall. Then took up small load of hay from log barn to newbarn for feeders. Cleaned 2 bags grist evening 4 bags oats chopp. Drew turnips with waggon which was the first work with it for the season. 14. THURSDAY. [104-261] At Tara Mill with grist. Called at Uncle Ws. for 2 1/2 (bus peas @ 69 per bus.) to mix with chopp. Got new collar back band & hook hems (so that we might hitch up one horse.) for $6 & old collars faced $2. Bought all our seeds today. 25 lbs red clover @ 9 1/4￠ $2-29 for 12 1/2 acres 1 lb of Alsicke Clover 16￠. 8 lbs turnip Seed @ 18￠ $1.44 1 lb Mang.W. 30￠ 2 oz Carrot 8￠ 3 Pack of garden seeds 13￠ = $4.42 15. GOOD FRIDAY. [105-260] 17 �Shifted fence alongside of fallow so as to straighten it & take a piece off fallow which was not bad with stumps Afternoon went to Mr. Sim's for 13 bus seed peas. Fair roads. Pretty cold evening. Jack, Nell Elsie & George Haverson were down spending the evening. 16. SATURDAY. [106-259] Fixed fence at new waterings directly below barn & made long whppeltree for mare. Afternoon Took away Nelly cow to Cochrane's Bull. Cool evening 17. EASTER SUNDAY. [107-258] Attended Divine worship in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H Currie preached from the text Call unto me and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not Jeremiah 33rd & 3rd 1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL. 18. MONDAY. [108-257] Took in all the turnips 6 loads we put them into mow in barn, as we do not expect frost to hurt them now. Afternoon Put on a load of hay to take to Owen Sound tomorrow. Got it on all right & drew it out into yard. It will freeze tonight. 19. TUESDAY. [109-256] At O. Sound had very good roads dry & hard as summer Had 17.50 sold at $8 per ton = $7.00 Bought plough reins 40￠ Oatmeal $1. Duck 6 yds at 25￠ per yd. = $1.30 Spool 13 ￠ Weighing load & M.F. 22￠ $3.25 Got $5 on hay & 2 to get. $1.75 on hand 20. WEDNESDAY. [110-255] Got irons on to long whiffeltree & started to plough, a piece of sod beside new orchard for garden ground as it is sandy soil & so preferable to this piece beside the house. Started in sod field below barn at 10.o.clock it does not plough well as there has been no rain & it is loose on the top & dry. Willie harrowed garden ground afternoon for the first with third horse. 21. THURSDAY. [111-254] Ploughing all day & have now a good piece turned over the horses walk so fast being the first. Willie had Cherry cow at Cochrane's Bull today. Had a call of two Cattle buyers I offerered cows at $105. They said would we give back $10. No Father was sowing clover on fall wheat today. I hope we may have rain soon. Clear tonight again 22. FRIDAY. [112-253] Ploughing sod all day getting over it pretty well. Fine dry day WIllie was building fences. 18 �23. SATURDAY. [113-252] St. George’s Day. Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing all day , all day, From morn till night with the wee intervals of eating time. a day & 1/2 will finish field now. Dry & warm. 24. LOW-SUNDAY. 1 after Easter. [114-251] Attended Divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H. Currie preached from the text Which shall know every man the plague of his own heartx I Kings 8th & 38th APRIL & MAY.-4TH & 5TH MONTHS. 1881. 25. MONDAY. [115-250] Started to plough came on rain at 9 oclock so Willie & I washed that part of harness we use when ploughing & oiled it. Faired at 12 oclock so I oiled what we had washed and got to plough again at 1:30 P.M. Raining hard at bed time 26. TUESDAY. [116-249] Had a lot of rain last night & it began to rain at 7 oclock again & rained heavy till 1/2 past ten. We were cleaning oats in barn. Afternoon had a lively time ploughing till night & an hour will finish it now 27. WEDNESDAY. [117-248] Finished sod field then ploughing across creek in turnip land. Got 4 land done. Had quite a shower after supper but ploughed all the time. Father sowed 2 1/2 bags of peas on sod and Willie harrowed with Fan. 28. THURSDAY. [118-247] Bains raised our assessment $150 today Took out 3 bags peas & Father sowed that & 1 1/4 bag of Oats which finished field I was harrowing all day Rather raw in morning & land soft as the water springs out at foot of hill. I have rather more than 1/2 of it finished tonight Looks like rain but I think may keep off Tom Atchison is to put in post of board fence for 8￠ per post 29. FRIDAY. [119-246] Cool morning & looks to be dry so I left the harrowing as it will be dryer tomorrow. Ploughing turnip land all day turned over a good piece. Willie was drawing stones to watering place as it is rather soft. Cold day to be 29 April. 30. SATURDAY. [120-245] 19 �Ploughing turnip land forenoon then finished harrowing of field below barn. It looks well now. Evening ploughing turnip land, A few hours will finish cleaned land now Willie was hauling stones with mare to watering place. 1. MAY-SUNDAY. 2 after Easter. [121-244] Attended divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady our Pastor preached from the text. Go through the midst of the city through the midst of Jerusalem & set the mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof Ezekiel 9th. 4th. 1881. 31 DAYS. MAY. 2. MONDAY. [122-243] Fine fresh morning. Finished ploughing cleaned land and started pea stubble that was not ploughed for fall wheat. Afternoon cleaned 3 bags 9 bus wheat & Father sowed turnip land. Willie went for road scraper so I was scraping with Fan all the muck on end land into hollows in field. Willie was harrowing while I was scraping. Wilkinson saw fat cows offered 4 1/4￠ per lb. did not sell. 3. TUESDAY. [123-242] Willie was harrowing forenoon & made it ready for grass seeds I was building gaps and straightening up fences as the cattle are to get back through fields today. Afternoon I was ploughing pea stubble. Father sowing grassseeds Willie harrowing with Fan, they got 1/2 through with field. Wilkinson sent out word with Uncle Henderson that he would take cows at 4 1/2￠ per lb. To be dilivered on Friday morning 4. WEDNESDAY. [124-241] Finished ploughing pea stubble & Father & Willie finished grassseeds & harrowing. Afternoon at W. Henderson {trails off} for 4 bus barley at 85 per bus. Got home at 1/2 past 2 then away to H. Oliver's raising which went on well. Father & Willie sowed & harrowed barley. Cool day Ann got $2 from W. Watson being balance on hay 5. THURSDAY. [125-240] Put new head on gang plough cleaned 2 bags seed wheat & sowed 2 1/2 acres which was fall wheat winter killed. I ganged it in. Warm afternoon & looks like rain. Had a call of M. L. Thom who is visiting the home boys in this neighbourhood. Tom Atchison has commenced to dig post holes. 6 FRIDAY. [126-239] Got up at 1/2 past 3 oclock & got away with cows at 5. We had a good shower during the night so the morning was cool and the road in good condition for cattles feet. Got in at 11 20 �oclock, They weighed 2100{scribble} at 4 1/2 per 100 $94.30. Brought home order on Merchant Bank in favour of J. H. Mason for $100. Expenses 35￠ 7. SATURDAY. [127-238] Ploughing the piece of new land where Amber Cane & turnips were. Evening took Nelly back to Bull again. Rather a long walk after supper 8 miles. Willie picked stones off new land then went up to Uncle Williams with 1 1/2 bus Lost Nation Wheat on mares back and got the same amount of White Russian in exchange to sow new land 8. SUNDAY. 3 after Easter. [128-237] At our own Church Keady Mr Currie preached from the text If it bear fruit well and if not then after that thou shalt cut it down. Luke 13th & 9th. MAY.-5th MONTH. 1881. 9. MONDAY. [129-236] Finished ploughing new land & struck out 2 loads where fall wheat was last year. Father sowed new land with wheat & Willie harrowed. Afternoon sowing Oats on knolls I was ganging in. Came a shower so we came home & shifted stove to back Kitchen. Evening ganging got all done Father had sowed. Willie was twice over new land. Cherry cow was at Bull again this morning 10. TUESDAY. [130-235] Sowing Oats I got them all ganged in by noon Willie finished new land. Picked some stones then ploughing for Oats. Willie harrowed gang ploughing across. Had a few slight showers today & the bush is getting green rapidly. T. Atchison has got in a lot of post to day. We are getting warm weather now, so things are growing fast the peas & Oats are up. 11. WEDNESDAY. [131-234] Ploughing fall wheat stubble for oats got a good piece turned over. Willie was picking stones and burning rubbish on the foundation of old fence. He had Prince at Blacksmiths Shop evening. T. Atchison has finished the posts. He got 54 lbs flour home with him tonight. It has been very warm ^ today & tonight 12. THURSDAY. [132-233] Ploughing all day Willie was picking stones & put in gate post and laid worm of fence. Tom Atchison was here giving us 1/2 day. He fixed bush fence at bevermeadow and dug 2 gate post holes at gap into turnip field. We got in one post before dinner & hung gate at dinnertime. Father & Willie put in other post & fixed up fence. Cooler tonight. Very warm forenoon. 21 �13. FRIDAY. [133-232] Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing Willie was picking up a few stones. Afternoon building fence. Today has been nice & cool North wind. The bush is leafing out fast we cannot see through it now. I am afraid we will have to plough up fall wheat yet it is very thin all of it. 14. SATURDAY. [134-231] Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing Father & Willie finished fence between grass in new fallow & where I am ploughing. Evening had thunder storm and fine rain which will refresh the thirsty ground. Saturday night the best of all the week. Rest for the weary 15. SUNDAY. 4 after Easter. [135-230] Attended our on Church Mr. Currie preached from the text We then, as workers together with him beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain II Cor. 6th & 1st 1881. 31 DAYS. MAY. 16. MONDAY. [136-229] Easter Term begins. Ploughing all day and it will take tomorrow forenoon to finish. This field has taken nearly a weeks ploughing I wonder how many acres there are in it. It being partly new land and that, stony, took more time. Willie was gathering roots afternoon harrowing Father sowed 3 bags Oats Cool day. Plesant working. Our seeding would have been done with this field had the fall wheat been good. Such is life what has been will be. 17. TUESDAY. [137-228] Finished ploughing in the forenoon. Afternoon Willie was harrowing with the team & I was stoning with Fan. Father finished ^ sowing an hour after dinner. Evening Fan was at the black smiths shop as she was lame. I was stoning with the team. Cool north east wind. 18. WEDNESDAY. [138-227] Willie was harrowing & I was stoning with Fan. Evening Willie finished harrowing with Fan I started to plough 3 acres across creek among the stumps which was sown to fall wheat but was winter killed. Been cool today but warm evening 19. THURSDAY. [139-226] Father was sowing oats on clear land across creek which was sown to fall wheat but was winter killed I was gang ploughing them in Willie was harrowing behind me & Father was sowing grass seeds behind him. Got through alittle before sunset then at J. K. Halls farewwell party He is leaving for the state of Iowa. 20. FRIDAY. [140-225] 22 �Gang ploughing oats in on winter killed fall wheat beside barn Father sowed grassseeds & Willie harrowed piece across creek second time then harrowed in grassseeds beside barn. At 2 oclock I got loan of Bains roller & rolled spring wheat & oats across creek before night. which was one good job done. 21. SATURDAY. [141-224] Rolled piece we sowed to oats beside barn then the field which is 1/2 barley 1/2 spring wheat. Then afternoon rolled the knolls & clear part of field which was sown beginning of week, & took home roller. Willie & Father took in potatoes into barn we have a good waggon load. They kept very well. 22. ROGATION SUNDAY. [142-223] Attended our own Church our Pastor preached from the text I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more aboundantly. John 10th &. 10th. MAY.-5TH MONTH. 1881. 23. MONDAY. [143-222] Ploughing stumpy part of field across creek the ground is dry & hard now. I got a good piece turned over. Willie was picking stones in grass field out of the way of mower. Very hot day. 24. TUESDAY. [144-221] Queen's Birthday - Born 1819 - Bank Holiday. The 24th of May Ploughing across creek till supper time then I had holiday. Very warm day few rigs on the road today to be the 24th There were two weedings in this neighbourhood today. 25. WEDNESDAY. [145-220] Finished ploughing across creek in forenoon Willie took over seed & harrows & took off stumps. Afternoon I took two year old heifer to bull. Willie was harrowing Father sowing Evening lit 4 heaps in fallow near R. McLeods fence. They burned gloriously sparks rising 70 feet. 26. THURSDAY. [146-219] Ascension Day - Holy Thursday. Willie was harrowing forenoon I was at five & gathering out sticks & stumps from fence. Afternoon fired ⅔ of south end of fallow had fine fair brezze and good burn there being so much old stuff in it. Burning 4 pannels of R. McLeods old fence was the only mischief done. Hope we may get the other end burned soon. Got home to bed at 9 oclock 27. FRIDAY. [147-218] 23 �Father finished sowing grass seeds & Willie finished harrowing. at 10 oclock. I damed up creek & made good place to wash sheep in & got them washed by 12 oclock. Afternoon gathered stones on turnip land & ^Willie gang ploughing it after supper. I was building fence at fire evening. Slight shower at 4 oclock the thunder is booming now so we expect more. 28. SATURDAY. [148-217] Rainy morning. Hitched up waggon & took 24 rails to build gap burned by fire in fallow. Willie went to gang plough & I went to blacksmiths shop with Fan got 36￠ worth of pine lumber from him for a gate. Afternoon making gate Willie dunged out calves Evening he was gang ploughing turnip land. We have had a splendid rain last night & today so everything is greatly refreshed. 29. SUNDAY. 1 after Ascension [149-216] Attended Divine Service in the Presbyterian Church Keady the Pastor Rev. H. Currie preached from the text Thus saith the Lord Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom neither let the mighty man glory in his might let not the rich man glory in his riches Jeremiah 9th & 23rd. 1881. 31 & 30 DAYS. MAY & JUNE. 30. MONDAY. [150-215] Willie gang ploughed all the remainder of turnip land today & I gathered all the stones in forenoon with Fan. Afternoon Made gate awhile then clipped 2 sheep before supper & 4 after. Very pleasant day cool & dry 31. TUESDAY. [151-214] Harrowing turnip land I finished clipping sheep 4. Afternoon ploughed knolls alongside board fence then scraped them into hollows & made it level, which improves the appearance greatly & will facilitate the putting on of the boards likewise. Pleasant day with few drops of rain. Got a load of hay for Owen Sound tomorrow. 1. JUNE-WEDNESDAY. [152-213] Drew out load of hay out of barn & finished it as barn door is too low to let out a full load. Got away a 7oclock. had fine cool day. but no demand for hay. Gave it to W. Watson @ $7 per ton had on 21.00 = 7.35 market fees 20￠ 1 lb pressed nails & a few copper revits 10 ￠ 30￠ 2. THURSDAY. [153-212] Clearing the potato land of stumps, weeds, & stones. Afternoon plough it. Evening Willie was harrowing I was scraping & leveling alongside of board fence got finished Father & Ann 24 �have been cutting seed potatoes to day It was pretty cool last night. but is warm tonight & looks as though we would have a shower. 3. FRIDAY. [154-211] Finished ploughing potato land harrowed it & took off stones also opened two first furrows for potatoes. Afternoon had slight shower wrought awhile at a gate. then started to draw out dung for potatoes. Got out 8 loads by night. 4. SATURDAY. [155-210] Easter Term ends. Planting potatoes 23 drills & 4 for carrots. We required 1 1/2 loads more manure. Got through at suppertime. Then harrowing & gathering stones, on turnip land 5. WHIT-SUNDAY. [156-209] Pentecost. The Rev Mr. Blain of Tara assisted Mr Currie to dispense the Sacrament at Peabody on the forenoon of today & preached for us in the evening at 6:30. Text For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation unto every one that beleiveth, to the Jew first & also to the Greek. Romans 1st & 16th. JUNE.-6TH MONTH. 1881. 6. MONDAY. [157-208] We had a very severe frost last night. The potatoes & beans & tomatoes are badly blackened & the clover hangs its head. We here at board fence to day got on all the boards we had & lack about 30 six inch. boards, however it is cattle & pig proof, which is a great matter in the meantime. Evening drew the rails which board fence set free & put them on old rail fence between here & Keady which makes it a better fence than it has been since we saw it. This was a big days work 7. TUESDAY. [158-207] Took off weeds off one land then ploughed & drilled it. Manured 14 drills 4 loads manure & covered in at night. This is to be sown with Mangold Wurzel tomorrow if all's well. They are alongside potatoes. Father sowed 3 drills Carrots today. That we drilled today is good soil & splendid mould & I hope we will have some good mangolds. Like rain. 8. WEDNESDAY. [159-206] Got out roller on turnip {inserted above is the word sow} machine rather and rolled & groved drills Father Ann & Willie droped seed so we had the mangels sown by 10 oclock. Then I was ploughing Afternoon at Bill Scarrows raising a 50 x 60 barn. Willie was gathering stones. No rain cold & dry. 9. THURSDAY. [160-205] 25 �Willie was at O.S. with Prince & light waggon had the wool along. 4 fleeces 34 lbs. 29￠ for 26 lbs. I was ploughing with Fan & Brisk stoning and stumping afternoon Ploughing. evening No rain yet cold & dry 10. FRIDAY. [161-204] Ploughing forenoon. Father & Willie digging stumps & stones. I was taking them off afternoon Evening ploughing with mare as Willie was away to Mill with 2 bags grist & staying at Uncle Haverson's all night. Looks to be dry & we had frost again last night Its dark 11. SATURDAY. [162-203] Harrowing forenoon pretty good mould about 1/4 acre clody which I went over with planker. Afternoon ploughing got a good piece turned over & harrowed. There is now more than 2/3 of the land ready to drill when a few stones are picked off. Willie got home with grist all right bought dung fork $1. Warm to day & I hope it will bring thunder soon. 12. TRINITY SUNDAY. [163-202] {no entry} 1881. 30 DAYS. JUNE. 13. MONDAY. [164-201] Took off some stones & started to drill Dug some stones at noon then drilling till suppertime. Had a very high wind yesterday & to day it was higher Dust blowing of turnip fields in clouds. So it was disagreeable working. Evening went a few rounds when it came on a severe thunderstorm & hurracane sweeping down trees & fences by rods. We had to build fences till dark to keep our own cattle out of crop & some at Con. There are 28 rods to build yet 14. TUESDAY. [165-200] Opend 14 drills more; there are 65 now then drew out 2 loads dung before dinner. & 9 after which manured 27 drills. Father & Annie spreading Willie drew some rails to low parts of fences in the morning Breezy day & cool. 15. WEDNESDAY. [166-199] Drawing out manure 16 loads and there are now 63 drills manured spread & ready to cover in. Fine cool day but dry. Mare has not colted yet 3 weeks past her time (or 11 months) & 3 weeks today. 16. THURSDAY. [167-198] Corpus Christi. 26 �Started to cover in with the one furrow rather wide land but 1/2 being along the side of knoll I can turn the furrow down on dung instead of up. Got the 63 drills finished in forenoon which kept me busy. Afternoon sowing got them finished alittle after supper. Had slight shower as we were finishing & looks like more & I hope it will come Good Night 17. FRIDAY. [168-197] Opened 40 drills with one furrow the first I have ever tried. They are pretty straight but I have 2 drills in the middle a little wider than the rest However that is of little moment when the speed is considered. I had them opened at 10 oclock, then put out 14 loads of manure before night 5 1/2 drills to manure tomorrow. We had a splendid nights rain last night which will do a great amount of good. as the ground was very dry 18. SATURDAY. [169-196] Battle of Waterloo. Put out 2 1/2 loads manure & got the drills covered in by dinnertime. Afternoon sowing the 39 drills Evening harrowed potatoes and took off stumps & stones off the piece that is to plough for turnips. 19. SUNDAY. 1 after Trinity. [170-195] David Carr & I went to 12th Con. School House and opened a Sabbath school. We had 14 scholars which is encouraging, to say the least. We meet at 10 oclock. Afternoon at Church Mr Currie preached from the text Now if any man have not the spirit of Christ, he is none of his Romans 8th & 9th JUNE.-6TH MONTH. 1881. 20. MONDAY. [171-194] Accession of Queen Victoria, 1837. Cross ploughing for turnips, had Fan afternoon as Prince was at blacksmiths shop. Got it all ploughed & part of it harrowed. Evening took fat sheep up to Wards corner to King who bought her on Monday 6th at $5 21. TUESDAY. [172-193] Proclamation of Queen Victoria. Willie got Jacksons light rig & took Annie to town (on her way to Uxbridge) with Prince I had Fan & Brisk harrowing & planking till alittle after dinner then raised 41 drills with one furrow & came out splendid just right so I will be more apt to try again. Willie got home all right. Rather cool tonight I suppose it will freeze. 22. WEDNESDAY. [173-192] Put out 11 loads manure before 1 oclock which did 23 drills. Then at D. Gilchrists raising a barn 40 x 60 got finished at dusk all right. Father & Willie finished spreading 23 drills. Mare has not colted yet & it will be a year on Saturday first. I believe I will have to sit up tonight & 27 �keep her company now & again. Uncle W. raises his building tomorrow so we will not get turnips finished. 25 minutes to 12 oclock Oh sweet sleep. 23. THURSDAY. [174-191] Drew out 8 loads manure which finished the turnips manuring for a season. Afternoon at Uncle Williams raising a building for hay & straw with stone stable under. 30 x 60 got it up well it is a first rate building & fitted to give great accomodation. Father & Willie were spreading manure Mare has not colted yet. It has been very cold all day & is still cold. 24. FRIDAY. [175-190] St. John Baptist - Midsummer Day. Covered in 41 drills this forenoon & afternoon sowed them ^ (143 drills all together) so we have got the turnip sowing finished for another year. We finished on the 8th July last year 14 days earlier this year. Evening Willie and I cut bushes at creekside at foot of garden as we are to summer fallow all round the house & make it clean & level & seed down. the soil is too stif for gardens No colt yet such an old lady 25. SATURDAY. [176-189] At road work on Con. Willie drove horses & I filled in gravel pit so that put it all in (4 days) After noon came on rain & rained till 6 oclock so we did not get road work finished. I went to bed & had a good sleep as I have been watching mare I needed it. A year today since mare was at Tara & no colt yet. 26. SUNDAY. 2 after Trinity. [177-188] Forenoon at Sabbath School on 12th Con had 23 scholars, we will soon need 4 teachers. Afternoon attended our own church Mr. Currie preached from the text If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. John 13th. &. 8th. {The following note was inserted} {Calculation of 24X42=1008} 2 hags 7 34 4 42 {Partial calculation of 168/34} {Naswart?} {The following note was inserted} 200 54 5 {Calculation of 270/200=1.35} 28 �4 200X1? 10 {The following note was inserted} Gillies 4.84 3.00 returned in Feb Thompson 5.00 boots McInnis 10.00 reaping Thompson –50 1/2 days work Atchison 3.50 posts. holes {illegible} _____ 26.84 Oatmeal 2.28 House 10.00 Cows 5.00 Sow 1.00 _____ 45.12 {The following note was inserted} Kilsyth Dec 13th 81 James Bremner, Esq. Dr To James Cochrane For Service of Durham Bull Lord, {Loan?}, Season of 81 5 cows a__$1.00 $5.00 Due Nov 1st 1881 Please remit the above amt__ by 20th inst and Abledge Yours {swirl} James Cochrane 29 �{The following note was inserted} Order of Business Time I. II. III. IV. V. 1. 2. Devotional Exercises REading of the Minutes Are there any to be received as members Are there any to be proposed? Reports of the Committees 1 Min. Room Committee 1 Min. Visiting “ 1.” 3. Executive “ 1” 4. Special “ 1“––– 2 Min. 2— 5— 2— 4“ VI. Unfinished Business— 10 to 15 “ VII. New Business — 10 to 15 “ VIII. Study of Bible Subject 20 to 30 “ IX. Receipts of the evening X. Calling the Roll 5“ XI. Closing Exercises 1 to 1.15 {The following note was inserted} Render to God therefore the things that our Gods The cry of the present age is fine churches carpeted isles cushion seats, a Minister who will preach ethical science Splendid organ and choir. In short a musical and literary entertainment. Every thing to please the ear and let them be at ease the spirituality is taken out of religion and worship made plesant to the natural heart which can never render true worship. Now I say that the introduction of organs in our churches help on this state of things. The money might be better spent for instance sending the Gospel to the Heathen. Not the first cost of the machinery only but hiring at high salaries those who every night in the week drive musical machinery in operas and theatres Christian Congregations I say hiring such to come on Sabbath to drive a musical machine to aid them to praise God {The following note was inserted} 30 �To think that Christians who have been plucked as {brands?} from the burning should need such aid O how this lowers the praise of God even to a musical performance. If it were not for the grateful & harrt felt praise of true worshipers which are the salt of the church it would soon become in every department a dead letter. Would the in {The following note was inserted} Dave Carr— II 434-5514 {two lines and scribbles} Elizabeth. neeps - {illegible} Mr. Morris on Sch. inspect⁻n Andrew Alex } Halls’ School-teacher 4 or a few miles. II Paraphase} 1881. 30 & 31 DAYS. JUNE & JULY. 27. MONDAY. [178-187] Finished road work on Con. in forenoon Afternoon rained till 6 oclock good heavy rain. We turned to the making of gate for roadside got it all dressed with plane & put together so far. The braces & pins are not put on yet. The 2 year old heifer bought of R. Campbell calved tonight in bush. We gave it a good suck & milked some from her & left them there. 28. TUESDAY. [179-186] Drew all the logs out of creek below garden & made a large heap of them but they will take awhile to dry before they burn. Afternoon took home heifer & calf. & fixed gap in bush fence. Then draw off stone pile in garden & put the stones at creek banks to prevent water from fretting them away. also started to build a convenient place to dip up water No colt as yet. 29. WEDNESDAY. [180-185] St. Peter & St. Paul. At road work on townline we had four days so we got done tonight. Willie lost his thumb nail last night by a pinch from a stone but he got on to watch gaps & I had horses & waggon. At gate awhile in the evening A fine comet appeared unanounced on Thursday (23rd) of last week It is the first comet I ever saw & is said to be the comet of 1812. 30. THURSDAY. [181-184] Fenced new watering place with poles which we took out of bush in spring. Shifted piece of fence raised stones and threw down old log shantie at the end of log house The frost & dry 31 �weather has so damaged the hay crop that hay is now selling at $13 per ton. & week ago at $18. 1. JULY-FRIDAY. [182-183] Long Vacation Begins - Dominion Day - Bank Holiday. Shifted fence from west side of old orchard to east side & built it 4 rails high. At 3 oclock I left for Picnict in John Smiths bush held under the auspices of Keady, Marmion, & 12th Con Schools. They had a lengthy programme of which I heard 1/2. Uncle Haverson Aunt & Jack were down with buggy. Warm day. 2. SATURDAY. [183-182] Started off with Rosie this morning to Cochrane's Bull a long walk & it was very warm, Got back at 11 oclock Afternoon taking off remainder of stones off garden & orchard got steps built down to creek so as to get water as the creek rises & falls Hamilton was niggering¹ in fallow & the fire is into the piece that was not burned & if the wind gets up tomorrow we may get trouble. Hope the best 3. SUNDAY. 3 after Trinity. [184-181] Went Sabbath school had a good attendance some being new scholars. Afternoon at our own Church Mr. Currie preached from the text Take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand Eph. 6th & 13th & following verses. JULY.-7TH MONTH. 1881. 4. MONDAY. [185-180] County Court Term begins. Getting away old log shed gathering stones and stumps. An hour or two will make it ready for the plough now. Evening put on a load of hay for owen Sound. This has been a very warm day ¹The term "niggering" has in recent decades become a racial slur, but in James Bremner's era it had a specific agricultural meaning which Susanna Moodie described in her book Roughing It in the Bush. She wrote: "the practice of "niggering," as it is called; which is simply laying light pieces of round timber across the trunks of the trees, and setting fire to them at the point of contact, by which means the trees are slowly burned through." 32 �5. TUESDAY. [186-179] At O.S. with load of hay got $11 per ton had 1960 lbs $10.75 {-3 is inserted above and underlined} Bought $1 oatmeal. Paid 1.40 Balance crosscut saw. 2 harvest rakes 25￠. 2 hats $1. Books & Stationery 1.25. Weighing 10￠ Got home all right No colt yet. 6. WEDNESDAY. [187-178] Took off some stones & rubbish & got started to plough. Got part in front of house ploughed. Evening at Uncle W. raising sheep house. Willie harrowed the piece I ploughed. 7. THURSDAY. [188-177] Went to Thomson's as they want to hire did not bargain wants $23 per month. Came on rain & rained till night. Got gate for road finished. & the other made for calves park to let horses down to water. This rain has done a great amount of good turnips will soon be ready for hoe. 9 oclock Mare foaled horse colt all right. 8. FRIDAY. [189-176] Ploughing all day very warm Got 1/2 turned over. Mare & colt doing well. the latter alittle weak on pasterns but will soon straighten up. Father & Willie were hoeing potatoes they will soon need furring up. Turnips growing fast will need hoe in a day or two. 9. SATURDAY. [190-175] Ploughing all day 2 or 3 hours will finish it now. The heaps of logs & bush are all burned but 2 One at creek side & small one on ploughing. Breezy day but very warm. Colt still doing well Father & Willie finished potatoes & hoed turnips afternoon. 10. SUNDAY. 4 after Trinity. [191-174] At our Sabbath School in the forenoon had 19 scholars As the Sacrament was dispensed at Desboro today our service was in the evening at 6 oclock. Mr. Currie had for his text But exhort one another daily least any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 1881. 31 DAYS. JULY. 11. MONDAY. [192-173] Had Donald Sinclair with a Toronto Mower in the field blow pea field. He finished it aftersupper about 5 or 6 acres. We had J. Thomson (& will have him for a week at $1. per day) mowing in stumpy field next Keady. I was cutting fence corners forenoon after mowing along with Thomson. Father & Willie hoeing turnips. Mowing by machine 40￠per acre 12. TUESDAY. [193-172] 33 �Looks like rain. Raking up among stumps at 10 started with horserake in clear field. raked a stripe on 3 sides & got it cocked up when we got the tail of a thunder shower, which lasted 10 minutes. Put tops on cocks & mowing till night. The frost has so damaged the hay crop that in many places the timothy has not headed out at all. & where we had heavy hay last year we have nothing but leaves. However we will have plenty. 13. WEDNESDAY. [194-171] Mowing forenoon got big piece gone over Afternoon got trial of Tiger sulky rake that was lying at Keady. I raked remainder of field with it; was through at suppertime Then took over a small load to Mr. Currie & one into log barn. The Sulky rake wraught well. dis charges easily but appears to be rather hurriedly got up. Price 28. in two payments. 14. THURSDAY. [195-170] St. Swithin. Finished field at Keady at 10 oclock Caught horses & got on & off one load before dinner. Afternoon got in 5 loads 6 in all 3 are in log barn 3 in stable loft. Colt was out runing round with its mother tonight in the yard. It is straightening up pretty well. Fine day 15. FRIDAY. [196-169] Willie & I put off load I then put braces to catches on handles of horserake which will keep them fast now Raking up till dinnertime, then drawing in 6 loads in stable loft. Had Jas. Atchison helping afternoon. Very warm it took a pailfull of water to put off every load. 16. SATURDAY [197-168] Slight thunder shower at 6 oclock this morning. Took Mare to Waddles horse at Saugeen Road. $3 for insurance Afternoon Raking hay Evening took it all at 2 loads ^ in stable So we have 15 walls off about 12 acres. We have had 20 of 6 acres. But we will have enough to put us through the winter Paid John Thompson $5 balance 50¢ 5 1/2 days work at 1. per day Quite a strong breeze tonight. 17. SUNDAY. 5 after Trinity. [198-167] We were over at our Sabbath School I had 3 boys in my class today. Some of the scholars have Scarlet Fever just now Afternoon at our own church Mr. Currie preached from the text Thou art weighed in the balances and art found wanting. Daniel 5th & 27. JULY. - 7TH MONTH. 1881. 18. MONDAY. [199-166] Built all the fences round the hay field that is cleared to let the cattle in. Got them in at noon. Afternoon cut thistles among potatoes then finished summer fallow Cleaned up grist 34 �& moulded up potatoes got through at dark. George Morden is coming to mow tomorrow at 1. per day. Cool evening been very windy for some days back 19. TUESDAY. [200-165] Father and Willie went away to Tara Mill. G.M. & I ground scythe & started in newest field 8 acres new land Put up 9 cocks of it at night. Had cow in pound this morning but got her away before noon & I was glad Old Joe vr. McGrath Bravo. --20. WEDNESDAY. [201-164] Thunderstorm this morning but little rain, it went away round south. Cleaned out driving shed floor & ground scythe. Mowed 3 or 4 swaths before dinner Afternoon cocking up 13 cocks & mowed 6 swaths before sun set. G. Morden was in afternoon. 21. THURSDAY. [202-163] Mowed till supper time got field finished but have some fence corners yet. Evening cocking up 11 cocks. It takes a great amount of raking to get a cock this year. There is nearly 3 acres of the field that we have not mowed it being so shortened by frost. 22. FRIDAY. [203-162] Raking up what we cut yesterday, & mowed some in the bush where the fire burned. ^It was seeded It was the best grass we cut this year. Afternoon drew in 5 loads 4 unloaded in stable one in barn for the night. Cloudy morning but cleared off before noon. 23. SATURDAY. [204-161] St. James. Cut Orchard & fence corners then hoeing turnips till dinnertime. Afternoon raked & gathered hay out of bush & fence corners. Caught hoses took load round to stable & un loaded it then drew in 1/2 load out of bush & {scribble} out of orchard So we have got through haying for another year. 17 loads in stable loft & 4 in log barn. 21 in all. G Morden for 4 1/2 days $4.50. Cost of haying $12 probably The hay is well saved this year better than last. We had 38 loads last year. 24. SUNDAY. 6 after Trinity. [205-160] Our Sabbath School had to be given up for a few weeks on account of a fever being prevalent in the district. Father was requested to conduct service at the funeral of J. Chalmer's daughter to day at North Derby. I was along with team Attended our on Church afternoon. Rev H Currie preached from the text But rejoice inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings; 1881. 31 DAYS. JULY. 35 �25. MONDAY. [206-159] Fixed up log barn doors cleaned out pig pen for young pigs. Got 7 caught and put in. Then hoeing turnips Some of the hard clay spots have lost the turnips by the long continued drought. but some look remarkably well and on the whole they have a good appearance. 26. TUESDAY. [207-158] Cool day, & cloudy, with slight drizzly showers wind north west. There had been a slight shower during the night so the turnips were freshened up quite a bit We were hoeing all day over 2/3 are finished 36 drills to hoe Got little pigs all in pen to night. Cloudy still I hope it may rain. (Rest for the weay) 27. WEDNESDAY. [208-157] At O.S. meeting Annie. Had 3 passengers along & 2 pigs for W. Ingils. Cascade Mills sold at $1 per head - $2. Annie Arrived with 4 oclock train all right. Expenses Boots & watch key $2.15 Plesant evening coming home. 28. THURSDAY. [209-156] Hoeing turnips till 11 oclock. Jas Corbett O.S. called with buggy and took me to see a Kirby Reaper working in barley field. He is agent would sell at 115. first payment Jan 1883 with 3 suceeding payments. We have decided to hire a reaper for this year till we see what turns up. Afternoon got W. Olivers scuffler & scuffled turnips till sun down then took it home. Called on J. Mc Innis he will reap for us on Saturday. 29. FRIDAY. [210-155] Ground cradle blade and cut 20 stooks of 10 sheaves fall wheat & road round barley, for reaper. Very warm Evening had to take Sally to Cochran's started off at 7 & got back at 11. 8 Miles. Rather long evening walk. 30. SATURDAY [211-154] Had Toronto Reaper cutting barley. It did not make very good work. Got it all stooked up by supper time. Heavy thunder shower passed round south ground here very dry 31. SUNDAY. 7 after Trinity. [212-153] Attended Keady Sabbath School & service afterwards our Pastor had for his text Isaiah 33rd & 16th. He shall dwell on high his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks bread shall be given him, his waters shall be sure. AUGUST. -8TH MONTH. 1881. 36 �1. MONDAY. [213-152] Took off stones & stumps off summer fallow and took down old roothouse. Afternoon harrowing Evening Ploughing. The sods are cut in square blocks rather rough looking. Very warm & plough hard to hold. Called on John Duncan we are to have his oxen & driver on Thursday if all’s well. 2. TUESDAY. [214-151] Ploughing S. F. all day very very hot; burned heap of rails that came out of old roothouse evening Father & Willie finished Mangolds & Carrots. 3. WEDNESDAY. [215-150] Finished ploughing then harrowing till suppertime. Then made 3 hand spikes for tomorrow Willie was pulling peas 4. THURSDAY. [216-149] Logging all day got up 24 or 25 heaps and over 1 1/2 acres We had G. Duncan with oxen G. Morden, & Wesley Oliver's hired man. We intend the land we have logged for fall wheat if possible to get it in. 5. FRIDAY. [217-148] Pulling peas till 4 oclock then caught horses & put on the rack. Got supper & in one load barley when a squall pruceeding a thunderstorm came up but it brought no rain. Got in another load & left 16 stooks they only got a few drops of rain so we took it all in also the fall wheat. 6.SATURDAY. [218-147] Morning the wind blowing from north east upper portion of clouds drifting in opposite direction. Thunder in south west which has now brought us an hours rain & is still raining Began to clean out barn at 10 oclock & was busy till 4. Put out old straw & chaff & down scaffold. Made it ready for crop. Willie had Prince at shop 2 shoes set. Mr. Currie is taking him to Desboro to morrow as his mare lost sight of one eye. It appeared to be pierced by some sharp snag 7. SUNDAY. 8 after Trinity. [219-146] Attended Sabbath School Keady & service afterwards Mr. Currie had for his text There were giants in the earth in those days Genesis 6th 4th. Notes Giants here ment desperadoes or men who fell with a blow. Giants of the present day The spirit of worldliness. It has been in the world from the beginning & age has not impaired its strength. 2nd The Giant of worldly pleasure the young its chief devotees The Giant Intemperance one of the greatest. 3rd 37 �Church fairs & entertainments levees for opening the purses of the people. Very questionable modes &c &c 1881. 31 DAYS. AUGUST. 8. MONDAY. [220-145] Put off load of fall wheat then pulling peas. They will keep us pulling till noon on Wednesday I guess. Crop clean & evenly ripened but do^not appear to be very richly poded. Peas small being so hurriedly ripened. Cool day with signs of more rain. The 8th of August Well, Well & {scribble} 9. TUESDAY. [221-144] Pulling peas all day except an hour in the morning when it was raining. Cleared up a fine day & every thing is dry again 10. WEDNESDAY. [222-143] Pulling peas forenoon afternoon took in four loads of peas & put off last one as I will need waggon to Mr. Duncan's thrashing tomorrow. 11. THURSDAY. [223-142] Thrashing at John Duncan's barley & fall wheat. Had horses on machine. Willie was at J. McInnis he is coming to reap on Friday afternoon. He then finished pulling peas. Cool day & cloudy 12. FRIDAY. [224-141] Took gate for road side to Jackson's shop then we cut roads round fields for reaper. Reaper did not come & as we had James Atchison we went & cut part of the newland wheat I was scuffeling turnips Reaper came alittle after supper & we got down a large piece of field across creek 13. SATURDAY. [225-140] Put our team on reaper they went well got wheat across creek & 3 acres beside barley. He then went to Bains & came back & cut the oats before 5 oclock. We had a hand from John Duncan tying so we got it all up in stook by night. Reaping clear land 40¢ per acre 38 �14. SUNDAY. 9 after Trinity. [226-139] Rev Mr. Currie preached from Luke XIII-16. Christ the first to raise woman from the degradation entailed by being the first in the transgression. Elevated more in the birth of Christ than she lost in the fall. She a child of God = a daughter of Abraham. Labouring under deep affliction. God never promised freedom from affliction nor from the bitter fruit of sin in this life. Jesus attributed her affliction to Satan. A wrong idea of the present age attributing to Providence the calamities & diseases of life which should be attributed to Satan. The case of Job. God permits evil but does not originate it. Permits & overrules it for his glory. She frequented God's house her heart was there. The bessing came in the use of means ––. AUGUST.-8TH MONTH. 1881. 15. MONDAY. [227-138] Drawing in all day got peas all in 13 loads in all. 7 on top of granery. Very plesant day for working cool clear & dry. 16. TUESDAY. [228-137] Put off load of peas in the morning then cut remainder of new land wheat. Got through alittle after dinner. Hitched up & drew it in to other wheat field so as to let cattle into aftergrass in the newest field where they will enjoy life for a time Evening I fixed fence along the top of oats. Willie at shop with Brisk 17. WEDNESDAY. [229-136] Finished scuffling turnips then afternoon harrowed summer fallow. It is very thick with sods but the most of them are dead now Father & Willie were at the hoe. We have had little dew for two mornings now still the clouds are high with bright blue sky so it may be dry. 18. THURSDAY. [230-135] Examined wheat across creek this morning as we had no dew. Grain quite hard so we got hitched up. Had in two loads before dinner & 4 after from across creek which finished it. Evening got in 3 loads wheat from beside barley stubble left 32 stooks. & 36 of White Russian which grew on new land Began to look like rain at 3oclock & is still cloudy but may not rain tonight Good night old friend tale no tells go to school 19. FRIDAY. [231-134] 39 �Hoeing turnips second time all day got 49 done & left 5 drills Cloudy day but dry 20. SATURDAY. [232-133] Long Vacation ends. Finished hoeing turnips then drew in wheat 3 loads so all our wheat is in now, & it did not get a shower in stook. Afternoon took in the oats 3 loads 49 stooks. Built up parts of fence that was blown down to let cattle & pigs into pea stubble. Evening cut round oats on knolls for reaper on Monday 21. SUNDAY. 10 after Trinity [233-132] We were at our Sabbath School again to day had 5 scholars Had few on account of fever. Attended Divine service in our own Church Mr Currie preached from Ps. 61st & 2nd When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 1st Consider the circumstances which lead to this prayer 2nd the refuge to which the prayer points A Rock The Rock Christ Jesus. 3rd Lead me. Entire confidence implied. 1881. 31 DAYS. AUGUST. 22. MONDAY. [234-131] Trinity Term begins. Reaper did not come but will be tomorrow Put off load of Oats hitched up & took home Mr Duncans scuffler & brought down his horse rake. Willie raked till night we then drew in rakings. He broke a tooth of the rake I was picking up in follow afternoon Evening cut round Oats at Barn then rakings August nearly gone 23. TUESDAY. [235-130] Took home horserake. Reaper came & cut knolls & afternoon piece beside barn. Oats on knolls all tied & 49 stooks set. Ann & Willie once round piece beside barn Reaper will be back on Friday to cut across creek 24. WEDNESDAY. [236-129] Got 16 bus & 16 lbs seed wheat from J Duncan at 1.20 per bus very dear it being rusted & far from first quality However it will do for seed & it was near by. I was then ploughing S.F. Sowing it afternoon Evening ploughing. Ann & Willie finished tying Oats & Father finished stooking. 25. THURSDAY. [237-128] 40 �Ploughing all day Willie turned part of dung heap. Father lit log heap we took out of creek at dark so we had a scene fit for an artist The two green trees on each side the fence & all lighted up so brilliantly So closed the 25th of August 1881 26. FRIDAY. [238-127] Finished S.F forenoon if^it had some levelling done in front of the house it would be ready for seed. Cut swath for reaper before dinner & reaper had one round cut also Looking like rain we hurried up & got it finished by 6 oclock 106 stooks quick work. Rained a few drops but is still cloudy 27. SATURDAY. [239-126] Rained a few drops this morning. Started to cradle stumpy part of oat field at 9 oclock cut a large piece & road for reaper round clear piece Oats pretty good crop. Sold 1 lamb to Dolphin today for 2.75. Last night wonderful to relate Keady was the scene of a great conflagration. Old Joe McFarland's log tavern & frame shed were destroyed by fire No other damage was done (damage a good clearance) 28. SUNDAY. 11 after Trinity. [240-125] Very warm day. We were at Sabbath School had 8 scholars. Mr. Curries text today Isaiah 9th & 6th The Wonderful. In the first place Wonderful in respect to his person United to a sinful & poluted nature & his own nature & purity still maintained. 2nd W-- In respect to the offices which he assumed Pro. Pit. & King W-- in his attributes. Wonderful in his works. Creation & Atonement the masterpiece The work by which perishing man was redeemed. W- In his love fallen man his special love. In his suffering the great humiliation of the cross. Lastly Wonderful in his triumphs.-AUGUST & SEPTEMBER. - 8TH & 9TH MONTHS. 1881. 29. MONDAY. [241-124] Finished cutting Oats on stumpy land, and hour after dinner. Then we drew in the Oats on knolls 4 good loads They were cut on Tuesday last. This has been a very hot day. I think the hottest we have had this year. John Bravender got sunstruck & had Doctor attending him. Bleeding with ice water applied to the head are some of the remedies used. 30. TUESDAY. [242-123] 41 �Reaper came this morning about 8 oclock, & finished and hour after dinner. This is a very good piece of oats the sheaves are strewn very thickly we have not got them all tied & secarcly 1/4 stooked up but it may be dry tomorrow This has been another hot day the earth as an oven & the heavens as brass. The turnips are weather & in great need of rain . Hope 31. WEDNESDAY. [243-122] Finished tying up & had it all stooked except 3 lands by dinnertime. This morning we had a fine breeze which freshened up so that stooking was difficult. & has so fanned the fires through the country that we cannot see 1/2 a mile & so thick that our eyes are sore. The air is hot like the breath of a furnace even though in motion. We drew in Oats between barn & creek 4 loads. Father finished stooking Uncle William was fighting fire to day Dolphin's swamp all on fire. Crossway burning. 1. SEPTEMBER –THURSDAY. [244-121] Put off load then cradling oats across creek About 9 oclock we heard thunder the sun was soon clouded up & a few drops fell before dinner Stooked up what we had cut & came home to dinner. Afternoon had a slight shower. Cleaned up barn floor & started to thrash oats for horses. Suppertime we had a very heavy shower water standing in pools. I had to go after cows tonight had another heavy shower, the turnips look better already. & the fires will be fixed up. Cleand up oats 5 or 6 bus. Rain, hope realized 2 . FRIDAY. [245-120] Started to plough pea stubble it is a little better of the rain (about 3 in in.) Ploughing till 10:30 oclock when J.McInnis came with a new center cut reaper made by Toronto Co, to let us see it working. Grain to wet so he will be back tomorrow. Afternoon Ploughing got a big piece turned over. 3 . SATURDAY. [246-119] Trinity Term ends. Ploughing till the grain was dry, then finished cradling across creek. Afternoon had reaper finishing oats. The new reaper works well knife driven on the old plow; rakes ^or by shaft. R. Coulter was in the field and offers the machine for $95 with 3 years to pay first payment Jan. 1883. Finished tying by moon light. 4. SUNDAY. 12 after Trinity. [247-118] At Sabbath School had 6 in class to day 14 altogether. Mr. Currie's text today Romans 5 & 9 Adam a type of the Saviour 1st Adam came directly from Gods hand the same true of the Messiah. 2nd Adam perfect at the beginning Made in the likeness of God. The Son was the express image of his Fathers person. 3rd The relation between Adam & his wife the same as between Christ & his Church. 4th Adam the federal head of human race All sinned & fell in 42 �him Christ fulfilled the law for his people. In Adam all die —. Every type falls short of its antitype. The first Adam of the earthly earthy, the second the Lord from heaven. Paradise lost - Paradise regained No choice in our relation to the one. Believe & live. We can choose another federal head. ---1881. 30 DAYS. SEPTEMBER. 5. MONDAY. [248-117] Drawing in Oats three loads from across creek & four from stumpy part of other oat field. 7 loads today. Such a day as this we have never seen since we came to Canada with smoke from bush fires. The high wind today has driven them on, we can scarcely see Duncan's barns for smoke & our eyes are painful . At 4 oclock it was almost dark the sun being clouded with the dense smoke Many have been fighting fire to day we have no doubt No fire about Keady 6. TUESDAY. [249-116] Drawing in all day 7 loads off 3 acres, big acres of course. but it was a good crop. The wind was not quite so high today nor the smoke so dense. We expected to hear of yesterday & so we have. Aunt Mary's barn was burned & the contents. They were thrashing in the barn forenoon had to take machine away just in time for it caught fire a few minutes after from sparks. The swamp close by was burning furiously. Barn insured for $250. Contents at $500. I left for there tonight on horseback. 7. WEDNESDAY. [250-115] At Uncle Haverson's. what a desolation the fire has made their fences thrown down & partly burned. The swamp nearly all burned down. Aunt Marys place looks bare nothing but ashes for a full barn. The house is lonely without it but it is well that it was saved. Today the fire is quieter being in a sense burned out. I helped ^them to raise a new crib for well (as the are to deepen it) before I left. Plenty of water a comfort & necessity in their present state. The contents of barn were Uncle Hs. They got 2 cattle killed on Monday by falling tree. 8. THURSDAY. [251-114] Ploughing pea subble all day cooler today. Ground hard and flies bad on horses. Can any inference be drawn. Willie had mare shod. Got the scraper here from McKee’s gate & started to level S.F. in front of house. I have got a severe cold by some cause or other 9. FRIDAY. [252-113] 43 �Ploughing forenoon threw off load then drawing in afternoon from across creek 4 good loads So the Harvest of 1881 is in the barn. Seed time & harvest shall not cease. We have had a very plesant harvest dry weather & the labour rendered lighter by the reaper we have succeeded well without a hired man. On the whole we have a very good crop. Cost of reaping 22 acres $9.50 10. SATURDAY. [253-112] Ploughing all day a day will finish it now. I dont remember of the flies ever being so bad on the horses as this afternoon bot & black flies. Cloudy with a stiff breeze from the south. Willie & Father were picking up in fallow. I wonder if we will get in wheat in time in new land 11. SUNDAY. 13 after Trinity [254-111] We were at our S.S. today again had 12 scholars. 4 in my class Mr Currie had for his text to day II Kings 5th 1st to 14th Naaman the leper. Learn 1st Might and position do not exempt us from the ills of life. 2nd Great & important events often rise from trivial causes. 3rd The importance of the religious training of children 4th True religion will make the possessor a blessing wherever his lot may be cast. 5th We should not despise information from inferiors. 6th Knowledge to be useful must be reduced to practice. Be ye doers of the Word & not hearers only — SEPTEMBER. -9TH MONTH. 1881. 12. MONDAY. [255-110] Finished the field at dark tonight. Father sowed 2 bags & got over 2/3 of it. This is thiner than our usual seeding so we will see how it will do. Willie was picking up this forenoon & coming home found the ewe we call Blackleg dead in a fence corner. We plucked off the wool & put her neath the sod at noon. Her breathing has been laborious for more than a year & I suppose grub in the head also — Cloudy & slight showers just like fall — 13. TUESDAY. [256-109] I was harrowing untill Father finished sowing then Willie harrowed till night. I was scraping in Garden got it pretty level now but it has taken quite a while. Evening I hung gate at barnyard to open into calves field to let horses to water Bright blue sky today with big white clouds floating on a cool northern breeze 14. WEDNESDAY. [257-108] 44 �Willie harrowing all day. I & Father were digging stones and leveling in front of house. Afternoon had mare picking stones off orchard, scraping, & removed parliment building to the shade of plum tree at the end of log house. Evening picked up a little in fallow & lit 4 log heaps. 15. THURSDAY. [258-107] Willie finished field at 1/2 past 10. Father & I lighted a lot more heaps & picked up. The wind got up very high from South East so the fence caught 3 or 4 times but we put it out. Got Orchard at back of house sown at dinnertime & I ganged it in. I was at fire evening Willie harrowing ganging. The wind is still high but we have got a fine shower. So I think we can go to bed— 16. FRIDAY. [259-106] I was up looking at fire between 12 & 1 as we have the equinoxial gale. The spark were being whirled a long with every gust, but I thought nothing fresh had caught so I went to bed till 5. Still a very strong gale. Fire spread a little among old logs but fence did not catch. Logged up piece to keep fire from spreading among logs. Then took off 4 big stones at Creekside. Picking up all afternoon & finished it Heavy rain at supper time & is still raining. Threw off last load of harvest tonight 17. SATURDAY. [260-105] Rained last night & off & on all day today. Cleaned up barn floor had 1 1/2 bus. Oats from drawing in. We were to cut up in fallow but rain put us home. Thrashed 6 bus peas cleaned them up & put them in bin. Papers report terrible fires in Michigan sweeping towns & villages & everything for miles. people taking refuge in the Lake. Disasterous gale on Saturday last to shiping on our lakes. 18. SUNDAY. 14 after Trinity. [261-104] We were at our S.S. 9 Scholars in all 4 in my class The service in our Church was conducted by Mr. James Duncan from the Northwest. Text 11th Ch of Matt at the 28th {inserted above: 29th & 30th} verse. Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. The Church was full Mr Duncan being a general favourite before he left for the N.W. 9 years ago. He has since he left qualified himself for the ministry & has held appointments there but is home on account of sickness. & is now so far restored. 1881. 30 DAYS. SEPTEMBER. 19. MONDAY. [262-103] 45 �Got remainder of S.F. round house sown & ganged in. Grassseeds sown over as far as back of house & harrowed in. Called on C. Duncan he is to give us 1/2 days logging tomorrow. Got bag flour from Uncle George this afternoon Father & Willie fired all the logheaps. I cut up some evening & fixed up little heaps. Warm day. 20. TUESDAY. [263-102] Rolled in log heaps they had burned well, then we cut up with saw. 3 sawlogs & a good few railcuts. A. McFarland thrashing peas Afternoon he was logging with us We got a great amount of work done & well done. I think I will get plough started tomorrow if all well We have got a clear piece at this side of fallow — Cool & cloudy. 21. WEDNESDAY. [264-101] Branded up a piece of fallow at this side and along lower end then ploughing it ploughs well and appears to be fine rich soil & the greater part of it has no stones. Father & Willie were picking up Had nine heaps burning tonight We had to take down 2 loads peastraw to log barn which is a great break just now. Quite a breeze tonight. 22. THURSDAY. [265-100] Took down small load peastraw then at the plough. We rolled in heaps this morning the burned well many of them clean out. Arthur & Willie cleaned up peas afternoon he had 34 bus I was plowing at C. Duncans for 1/2 days logging. Warm sunny afternoon 23. FRIDAY. [266-99] We had a great rain last night which will make things grow. The grass is getting greener & the wheat is up. I had plough at shop got coulter laid & set, & started to plough 1/2 past 8 & ploughed till dark. Got a good piece turned over. Lighted 3 heaps tonight Father and Willie (Aunt Ann is here tonight.) finished picking up tonight 24. SATURDAY. [267-98] Ploughing, rolling up heaps made one brand heap drew off some rail cuts. Willie had mare hitched up drawing small brand & roots. We had quite a rain last night again the heaps 3 in number & some smaller ones looked rather damp but Father lighted them all & they burned first rate. We heard tonight that our dear Friend Frank Cathrae died of 4 days illness of Yellow fever at Berbados {Berbadoes inserted below date of next entry}. He was here before he left 13th Spt so he has been there a year & has found a grave far from home and kindred, Poor Frank 46 �25. SUNDAY. 15 after Trinity. [268-97] We were at 12 Con. School house as usual. Mr. Curries text to day Gal. 3rd & 1st Notice first the great & important previliges of these Galatians. Not that they had actually witnessed the crucifixion but they had a crucified Saviour preached to them. They had not all the Gospels but they had some & one was sufficient. & they had the Gospel faithfully preached to them. They had also the Gospel set forth to them by the consistent walk of professors. The celebration of the Lord's Supper. The Galatians had all these yet they turned round to the elements of the law & rejected the Gospel & this is what called forth the expression O foolish Gal. The same is true still. Believing in theory but not in practice. Hearers but not doers of the Word — SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER. -9TH & 10TH MONTHS. 1881. 26. MONDAY. [269-96] Branded up fallow one heap the last & skided 7 saw logs then ploughing till night. Willie picking roots with Fan afternoon thrashed a few oats. Had shower after dinner today. Ordered a pair of every day boots from R Thomson Keady $4. 27. TUESDAY. [270-95] At Aunt Mary's bee Ploughing for fall wheat & drawing out dung. Cousin George is to work the farm now & this is the start. Rather a showery forenoon but turned out a fine day Arthur split 100 rails this afternoon for line fence between us and Ronald McLeod 28. WEDNESDAY. [271-94] Ploughing got through at 4 oclock Willie thrashed some oats this forenoon Father sowed oats stubble with timothy as the spring sowing failed to catch owing to the dry season. Willie harrowed it in one stroke. Got down load pea straw Arthur was thrashing this afternoon 29. THURSDAY. [272-93] St. Michael-Michaelmas Day. Sowing new land got over it all by night double stroke which is all it will get. Father has more than 1/2 sown with timothy. Took down load straw at noon. Arthur finished all the peas on top of granary tonight There is a load of straw out side on waggon but it will be dry I think. 30. FRIDAY. [273-92] 47 �Took down straw then shifted fence with waggon got nearly through 3 loads will finish. Afternoon Father fired stumps this forenoon & the fire began to run from stump to stump as there was a very high wind. We kept it from fence & fired a lot more to wind ward. Arthur cleaned up peas & put them in bags for O.S. market 28 1/2 bus. 62 1/2 bus all together Arthur has 6 bus 1 pck. for his work 1. OCTOBER – SATURDAY. [274-91] Drew remainder of rails for fence loged up a corner to let fence down to bush fence Afternoon Father sowed the other 1/2 of new land with Timothy also some of oat stubble across creek. Got fence all built by night & horses shod. 2. SUNDAY. 16 after Trinity. [275-90] We were at our Sabbath School had fair attendance. Mr. Currie's text today Romans 5th & 20th. The Offence here mentioned Adam's sin The design of the introduction of the law in the economy of grace — that the offence might abound, viz that it might bring out sin that it might be seen & known Law does not cause sin but rather reveals its true character. Grace abounded; Triumphed over sin More powerful. Sin in possession by nature Grace the victor - More than sufficient. Also in regard to its fruits Sin robs of earthly blessings Grace bestows heavenly God & humanity united in one person the fruit of Grace. The redeemed can sing a song to their deliverer in which the angels cannot join — 1881. 31 DAYS. OCTOBER. 3. MONDAY. [276-89] County Court Term begins. At O.S. Market. Had 32 02/60 bus peas sold @ 74￠= $23.70. House 12.50. Miss B. 5.00 Plough point 50 Pek. grass seed 80￠ Sundries 45 = 1.75 Balance on hand 4.44. That how the money goes. Barley No 1 sells to day at 80￠ Wheat 1.25 Oats 40￠. Very warm day 4. TUESDAY. [277-88] Thrashing, did not do much forenoon horse power lost small key which had to be replaced. Afternoon thrashed well. I think there are about 60 bus spring wheat. 150 Oats & 60 barley. Got through before sunset. Father finished grass seed sowing across creek. Very cold day 5. WEDNESDAY. [278-87] I was thrashing at Charlie Duncans Willie was harrowing across creek all day Father was burning stumps. Cold day 48 �6. THURSDAY. [279-86] Hitched up waggon & dug & drew 5 loads sand for stone root house. It is splendid sand & easily got beside farthest knoll. Afternoon demolished part of old root house & helped Father to fire stumps got them all agoing by night quite a line of fire. Willie was at Kilsyth show today. Evening at Uncle W's arranging about roothouse 7. FRIDAY. [280-85] Taking down old roothouse. Willie finished harrowing across creek. We then drew away 3 loads manure that was round root house, & by 4 oclock afternoon we had it all down. We then cleared barn floor of barley chaff and cleaned up 4 bags chopp 3 grist 8 bags S.W. for market. got through at 9 oclock P.M. 8. SATURDAY. [281-84] We had thunder last night & this morning with a rainy day clearing up about 3 oclock afternoon. Took over lime from driving shed to cowstable for grout. Got out remainder of sawdust groute by taking off outside board between studding. Nailed it up ^again drew water and got 1/4 of the side of stable grouted. 9. SUNDAY. 17 after Trinity. [282-83] We were at our S.S. again had very good attendance & pleasant day. Mr Currie's text to day Luke 15th & 17th. The Prodigal Son had a plesant home & kind Father but here we find him in a far country & in want. He makes a great discovery. I perish with hunger, next plenty in his Fathers house. He makes a resolution, of which there are two kinds one caused by remorse the other by true repentence. Next the spirit in which it was carried out turning to his Father. He left all behind. Hearty confession of sin. A deep sense of his own unworthiness True humility Make me as one -- still thy son. He arose & went to his Father The glorious results His Father was watching His Father ran & kissed him did not allow him to finish his speech Clothed him Fed him. His father with him at the table.-----OCTOBER. -10TH MONTH. 1881. 10. MONDAY. [283-82] Cold stormy day with a few flakes of snow. Started for O.S. with 11 bags SW. 3 were to grind & 4 bags chop. Sold 8 bags at Mill @ 1.25 per bus Had 19 08/60 = 23.91. Bought 25 lbs 3 in nails 75￠ 12 lb Shingle nails 45￠= 1.20. Beef 1.00 B. Salt 80￠ Dinner 25 in all 3.25. Got home all right Clear frosty night 49 �11. TUESDAY. [284-81] Finished digging out foundation of root house forenoon Afternoon shifted lane to let us along back of old barn straight down to gate. Then drew some stones for root house from old fence bottom at Orchard, & some more from stonepiles in field. Paid boots to R Thompson $4. Had very hard frost this morning ground had quite a crust. 12. WEDNESDAY. [285-80] Rainy morning started to groute we have the half of one side done now. Afternoon about 3 oclock went to Uncle W's got his tools & load of lime 20 bus @ 15￠ I was dark before we got home threw off load & covered part of it for later use with sand. 13. THURSDAY. [286-79] Took out all the sawdust soured some lime & started to cut out boards along the end of stable just below beam so that roof may get inbelow. Uncle came afternoon & got a good piece done by night. Clear and cold. Barley down to 65￠ it was 80￠ a week ago. 14. FRIDAY. [287-78] Fine morning. Building the order of the day Mixing mortar drawing water wheeling stones. Willie was ploughing this afternoon learning by experiance how to turn the stuborn glebe. This has been a very plesant day but is now raining 15. SATURDAY. [288-77] Rainy morning & rained till 2 oclock Grouting stable Afternoon drawing stone for building. Evening hunting a lad to plough but was not successful We should have looked out sooner. Pro cra—-----g Too busy So on Go to bed 16. SUNDAY. 18 after Trinity. [289-76] We were at our S.S. fine day & good attendance. The text to day Jer. 9th.23rd & 24th with special reference to the last verse. Man worships something either the true or false gods. The triune God of this world Wisdom, Might, Riches, we are to avoid glorying in these but rather (24 verse) to glory in understanding & knowing the true God. Notice first understanding. that is hearing with the ear and having intellectual knowledge of the letter the first great step but useless if we stop there. Second In that he knoweth me. The knowledge of the theory of the plan of salvation will be to our condemnation if we do not know him practically, experimentally, spiritually. The letter killeth– Instance Columbus 50 �theory of a western continint gave him no rest, the fact underlying the theory convinced him of success. Many accented to Col. theory but it did not move them. We must be moved to action. This is the knowledge to be gloried in. We have also to know him in a particular way, Not as the Creator but as he that exercises loving kindness towards man as manifested by his saving grace. And judgment His children rejoice in this Leaving the judgment of their persecutors to him. Righteousness. Righteous in his loving kindness. With his stripes we are healed. Righteous in judgment always right. He delights in all these. Reasons why we should glory Its intrinsic value, No knowledge like it, God's delightful character. It will never leave us The possessor supremly happy.--1881. 31 DAYS. OCTOBER. 17. MONDAY. [290-75] Rainy morning Mended some of the harness then grouting till night. It has rained all day & this afternoon it rained very heavy thunder showers. Our root house floor is not very wet & I hope it may not. 18. TUESDAY. [291-74] Drizzly morning. Grouting till noon we have an end & a 1/2 to do now. The north end will have the groute between inside boards & stonewall of root house. Afternoon shifted some oats and took 20 stooks to Mr. Currie. We then drew 3 loads sand & 2 loads gravel for grouting north end. Dry afternoon. 19. WEDNESDAY. [292-73] Got up early & fixed up for killing pig. Got him hung up by 9 oclock then ploughing till dinnertime Uncle was here in the morning Willie was ploughing for turnips next year ^in the afternoon Father and I with mason. Fine dry day 20. THURSDAY. [293-72] Had some rain early this morning but has cleared off and we had a dry day. Willie was ploughing all day I. & Father were tending the mason. Breaking stone drawing stone got as many in as will keep him going tomorrow Had thanksgiving service this evening in our Church. The text was in Psalm’s 63rd & 7th 21. FRIDAY. [294-71] Dry frosty morning got half of potatoes ploughed out Willie was ploughing. Got home a load of potatoes into pit Uncle has got up a good piece to day. We had preparitory service to 51 �Comunion in our Church to day Text. Exodus 32nd & 26 Who is on the Lords side. Beautiful day with bright prospects for tomorrow 22. SATURDAY. [295-70] The promise, of a fine day as we thought brought a rainy morning. It cleared alittle and ploughing & building were started but were soon stopped by rain. I then started to mend travis in cow stable. At Church at 1/2 past 10. Mr McKenzie Kilsyth preached from Acts 26th & 29th A good plain & simple sermon. Rained all afternoon finished travis & got in one box of groute. 23. SUNDAY. 19 after Trinity. [296-69] Rainy day. This being our Comunion Sabbath we were not at our S.S. We had Mr Currie this year Text Job. 19 & 25 Notice first Job's Redeemer. Jesus a living Redeemer He had not the knowledge of the facts connected with his life as we have but his faith took all the faster hold of his person 2nd Consider the redemption here implied. Job felt that he had been in bondage but was now redeemed and not with corruptable things— The ^ price of redemption the life of Gods dear Son To whom was the price paid. To Satan no we were never his by right but to eternal justice. Notice next what was he redeemed from First from the guilt & powerof sin Can one break off from the sin he loves No He is helpless but trusting in Jesus he can. Redeemed from the demands of the law. The Seconded Adam took the place of the first & kept the law which we had broken. Also from the power of Satan. Next Jobs profession My Redeemer his own. Second I know No false assurance There is false asurance & there is full asurance & affliction often brings us out & shows on what we are leaning. He knew also that his redeemer liveth now and for ever & although worms consumed his body yet in his flesh he would see God Glorious hope — OCTOBER.-10TH MONTH. 1881. 24. MONDAY. [297-68] Wet morning. Shifted Stove up to front kitchen Willie at plough all day. We were all at Thanksgiving service Mr. Currie preached from the text I Cor. 15th & 57th. Notice first the victory next the giver of that victory Jesus Christ the victor. 2nd What are we victors over Death & sin Reasons for gratitude The greatness of the gift to us & us so unworthy. The greatness of the loss if he had not given us the victory eternal death. ^Also worse than helpless. Afternoon Uncle building & drew ^small stones and put them in beside wall then covered in the banking up over them. 25. TUESDAY. [298-67] 52 �Breaking & drawing stones evening brought home 8 bus more lime & 3 tressels for scaffold from Uncle's. Uncle was building & Father mortar man. Willie was at Chesley with Mr. Murray's cow I think we will get to the potatoes tomorrow if all well. Cold & clear at bed time 26. WEDNESDAY. [299-66] Hard frost this morning I ploughed awhile then turned out potatoes Got them ^up & harrowed & all home into pit & covered with earth at night Uncle has north wall all the height now. It has been very frosty in the shade all day the mortar freezing on the wall. Willie was home here at 4 oclock full of Chesley & surroundings The new railway has a splendid iron bridge there now Frosty to night. 27. THURSDAY. [300-65] Got up scaffold then drawing stones & grouting between stonewall & stable. Ann pulled mangolds got them into pit on field 5 loads & covered with straw. Uncle got a great piece done. Evening had waggon at Uncle's & got end rafters for roothouse Willie was ploughing A great amount of work has been done today & it has been a beautiful day. 28. FRIDAY. [301-64] Ploughed a furrow away from the carrots as Ann and Bob are to pull them Brought home load of sand drew stones got rafter on east end Afternoon Got load of gravel for groute put in one boxfull then home carrots into pit and covered with straw. East end & 2 sides of root house are finished now so we will finish stone work tomorrow if dry & all well. Been a fine day but looks like rain. 29. SATURDAY. [302-63] Rainy morning. Cleared off at 9 o clock Uncle finished building & all the pointing except an hours work Willie was ploughing afternoon. I was tending mason. Took him home evening. 30. SUNDAY. 20 after Trinity. [301-62] We were at S.S. again had few Scholars dry day. The text today. Gal 5th & 16th The spirit here spoken of The third person of the Trinity Spoken of in Gods word as the Spirit of God. The Spirit of Christ he came to do Christs work. The Comforter (beautiful title,) who will bring all things to your rememberance & surround mysterys with a halo of light & glory. The Acts of the Apostles known by the early Church as the Acts of the Holy Ghost. The Author of regeneration in the soul. He convinces of sin, of righteousness & of judgement The 53 �Author of Sanctification The sin against the Holy Ghost Instance The Jews said Jesus was under the influence of the Prince of Devils when he cast out devils Thus they rejected the Holy Spirit So they had no spirit to strive with them therefore left to their fate 1881. 31 & 30 DAYS. OCTOBER & NOVEMBER. 31. MONDAY. [304-61] Went to bush & cut & skided 2 logs 13 f 5 in long for rafters to roothouse. Got Duncans trucks & took them to Kilsyth sawmill brought home 9 bunches shing les & feet lumber for sheeting Ann and Willie pulled 12 drills turnips & cleaned 14 bags barley. Very fine day. 1. NOVEMBER–TUESDAY. [305-60] All Saints’ Day. At O.S. market had 14 bags barley 35 34/48 bus @ 85￠ $30.35 Good price. Bought oil 25￠ rope 45￠ ^Got meal 1.00. sundries 70= $2.40 in all Brought home load sawdust for roothouse from Kilsyth Beautiful day & roads pretty dry. 20 drills turnips pulled today. Mr. Currie was presented tonight with a Buffalo Robe by members of the Y.P.C.A 2. WEDNESDAY. [306-59] Opened pit with plough. Had Jack Sinclair filling & little Bob so we got in 12 loads into pit in field 1 in stable 4 in pit beside barn. 17 {inserted above are the words: in all} Ann. Willie & Father have pulled the 1/2 of the field. This has been a very fair day the turnips were dry & clean & I am glad we were able to take the good of it 3. THURSDAY. [307-58] Showery morning. Finished the grouting of cow stable & cleaned it out & fixed ropes. Threw off the 17th load into pit. Afternoon hung new gate at road. then helping W. Oliver to kill a big pig Evening tied in the two heifers we are to sell at Xmas & the cows as we have had some showers of snow to day 4. FRIDAY. [308-57] Ground white with 5 in snow Got in cattle sheep & pigs Snowing thickly all forenoon. Got pigs into old henhouse we have three to fatten. Pork is selling at 7.50 for best & peas at 73 ￠ per bus Afternoon covered mangold pits with earth. Quite a wintery aspect. today 5. SATURDAY. [309-56] Feeding cattle has begun again & we will have it for 6 months. Covering pits was the order of the day Shoveled off snow put on pea straw & earth Wrought hard & got the 17 loads 54 �covered by night I suppose about 12 rods of pit. We made them shallow in pit so as to prevent heating which accounts for the great length. It rained & snowed all day so we were pretty wet, but it is some thing to have them covered. 6. SUNDAY. 21 after Trinity. [310-55] We have given up our S.S. for the winter months. Our text today Heb 1st & 14th Notice that there are other intelligent beings in Gods universe beside us. We may believe in angels but do not realize the fact as we ought. 1st There nature & character. Gods messengers & as such befor the Scriptures were given to man were seen in bodily form. They are spirits not encumbered with flesh & blood. Spirits pure & simple Full of knowledge yet it is limited They excell in strength Egypts first born. Sernacheribs army, Removing the stone from the sepulchre, Peter in prison. Swiftness probably with the velocity of thought. They possess moral excelency exalted goodness. Thy will be done — They rejoice when one sinner returns. Innumerable. They are of different ranks. They never reason why. Ministering spirits of Gods appointment sure of their appointment no doubts. Our duty what falls to our hand do it for Gods glory The Objects of their service Heirs of salvation What is the nature of their Ministrations. Instructors, Diliverers, Comforters. They will be busy on the great day They attend the Death bed of the Heirs of Salvation. NOVEMBER. –11TH MONTH. 1881. 7. MONDAY. [311-54] Finished grouting between stonewall & stable Willie covered carrot pit. Got home a load of sand & another load of turnips into stable. Afternoon went to Kilsyth for a load of sawdust Ann & Willie were at turnips pulled 12 drills The snow has gone very fast to day nearly all gone. & I hope it will be long or it come back. Hurray for turnips 8. TUESDAY. [312-53] Fine morning. got pit ready & Bob & I brought home 10 loads. Part of 4 roes were put into furrows which I opened in the morning & closed in evening I think they contain 5 loads. Went twice round the furrow when covering in we will see how they keep. The pullers have left 22 drills to night so they will finish tomorrow if all’s well. 9. WEDNESDAY. [313-52] Prince of Wales Birthday–born 1841. Fixed up pit at home & got home 6 loads forenoon had Jack Sinclair with us. Afternoon made pit on top of knoll & another on the end of potato land. Got in 10 loads in them & one home at night. We will take these pits into roothouse when we have it roofed. The pullers finished at 4 oclock. Cold wind to day had a great amount of rain last night. Goods days work done today 10. THURSDAY. [314-51] 55 �Had several showers of snow this morning but cleared up a fine day but cold. Took straw to pits then drew the remainder of turnips into pit. 9 loads & one load home into stable Afternoon took in load into stable then covering pits. Father trimmed up & covered with straw 3 long pits to day. & Willie & I covered the north sides of those three with earth. Great days work — 11. FRIDAY. [315-50] Willie covered pits & I ploughed a piece more for turnips & 3 lands afternoon of barley stubble for Oats next year. Took home a load of turnips off field into driving shed as there are signs of a storm. This has been a very fine day. Probably "The last Rose of Summer." 12. SATURDAY. [316-49] Rainy morning & rained till noon I made two halters of rope for mare and Prince. Afternoon fixing church chimneys. Evening at Kilsyth about rafters they will be cut on Wednesday. Blustry evening with showers of hail. Paid Gilles for boots 2.50 Harvest gloves 75￠ W Stone 10 3.35. Thomson for Willies boots 4.00 Jamison for two coats paint for gate 50￠ 13. SUNDAY. 22 after Trinity. [317-48] Mr. Currie's text today Gal. 5th & 16th First what is implied by walking in or by the Spirit. Walking implies life but it also implies more. Conscious activity the seas motion unconscious yet very active. We must also walk in {^illegible} the right direction. It must be progressive activity. There is a tendency to a certain routine of duties but no progress which cannot be walking in the spirit. How are we to walk in the spirit by walking according to the written word Also by yielding to the strivings of Gods Spirit Notice next the Grand results Free from fulfiling the lust of the flesh. — 1881. 30 DAYS. NOVEMBER. 14. MONDAY. [318-47] Snowy morning. Cleaned up grist 3 bags wheat 4 1/2 chop. Then took in 13 pails of potatoes & covered up pit for winter. Afternoon finished pit & built cedar fence beside fall wheat which was blown down. Finished grouting by puting on board higher than stone wall to let groute up to top under b^eam. Snow all gone at noon but we have had more showers this evening 15. TUESDAY. [319-46] Last night was very stormy we have 5 in snow & cold. Shifted Oats off peas & thrashed 4 small floor fuls. This has been more of a winters day than we have had yet but I hope it may 56 �go away yet so that we may get root house fixed off. This world is full of care & trouble Whither you go it single or double 16. WEDNESDAY. [320-45] Went to Kilsyth sawmill for rafters had 10 of them 2 X 9 two scantlin 3x4 & some boards besides in all 300 feet which cost 75￠ Paid the Shingles and lumber I got before 2000 1/4 =3.94. 1.75 per 1000. 180 ft lumber 1.06 in all 5.75 Had fair roads snow soft & going alittle Afternoon framed rafters in barn we had a few drops rain. I hope it will be soft tomorrow. 17. THURSDAY. [321-44] Fine soft morning snow all gone. Got rafters on the walls. Scaffold down & drain dug round flour & gravel hauled & filled in to it. Home load of turnips out of field Afternoon placed rafters & put outside sheeting on 3 feet up & inside sheeting to carry sawdust 4 feet. Then cut plank & lumber for spout to take in turnips Evening made spout in back kitchen & a couplative conjunction 18. FRIDAY. [322-43] Rainy night but dry day. Got spout up & into position Finished under sheeting at 3 oclock then got sawdust groute in, all over roof 5 in deep & sawdust over that again. |. 1/3 of roof is ready for shingles. Uncle was here & finished pointing & leam filling so we have been very fortunate in having such a day & in being able to get the good of it We have the roof all covered with boards. laped over each other in case of rain. but I think it will be dry. 19. SATURDAY. [323-42] Had a few flakes of snow this morning. Went to Uncle Williams for a piece of zinc to put under shingles at Spout. Brought home load of saw dust with me from Maxwell's. Afternoon got in sawdust & on sheeting 5 feet of 1/2 of roof to do yet with sawdust. Had on 4 courses of shingles at night then took in 1 load turnips which was the first load for the new house. 20. SUNDAY. 23 after Trinity. [324-41] Mr. Currie text to day Gal 4th. 4th & 5th. Notice first the time the Savior came into the world. The fulness of time. Why did he not come sooner why so many dark ages. Had he come immediatly after the fall man would not have had time to see sin & its bitter fruit. No time to fortell the event. No expecting longing, looking, praying & hoping for & believing in the promised Messiah There was a peculiar fitness in the world at this time The Temple of Jannis at Rome was closed there being no war in the world The Jews in their wanderings 57 �carried their Bibles with them & spread the knowledge of the true God. Paul went where he found Jews & there he found a synagogue & people ready to hear. The world was sick of itself & finding its own power against sin & ignorance unavailing. The Magi expected him. Next the manner in which he came Sent forth from heaven presupposes his previous existence before he was sent. Made or born of a woman stated at the time of the fall. Having existed previously he had to come in some manner. Under the law. All creatures & the univers under law. The Son of God above law but placed himself under the law for a definite reason. To redeem them which were under the law so that his Father might receive us as sons. NOVEMBER.–11TH MONTH. 1881. 21. MONDAY. [325-40] Michaelmas Term begins. Went for another load of sawdust Afternoon finished sawdust & sheeting & had the half shingled by night Snowy and cold. 22. TUESDAY. [326-39] Shingling all day had it finished except the 3 last courses which will go under the beam & will be laid in mortar. Uncle Haverson & Mr. Thom came here today Mr. Thom will leave on Thursday for Annan. 23. WEDNESDAY. [327-38] Took in 3 loads turnips into roothouse Afternoon thrashing at R. McLeod's Willie thrashing peas & feeding Very cold day & thick showers of snow 24. THURSDAY. [328-37] Thrashing at R. McL^eods all day Very cold day Mr. Thom left to day. 25. FRIDAY. [329-36] At Tara Mill 3 bags grist 4 1/2 chopp. Paid, Bruce for Clover Turnip & other Seeds 4.43 & 7￠ for Glycerine. A. Kerr for 28 bus lime @ 15￠ per bus 4.20 3 lbs Rope 40￠ Had sleigh out very storm day sleighing rathe rough. Hem steeples replaced 40￠ 26. SATURDAY. [330-35] Alittle soft to day so we were filling the roothouse Got the pit on the hill into the root house 11 loads. We think there were about 2 loads in before & now it is about 1/2 full. 58 �27. SUNDAY. 1st in Advent [331-34.] Mr. Currie's text to day I Kings 18th & 21st To whom was this addressed to the Heathen No, they were decided. To Aetheists No, for they professed to be decided. But to those who know the true God yet their besetting sin kept them from deciding. Notice how condescending God is The text expressed in the spirit of Come let us reason together. I forgot my pencil to day 1881. 30 & 31 DAYS. NOVEMBER & DECEMBER. 28. MONDAY. [332-33] At Uncle Williams thrashing. The thrashing went well, ran steady all day. Beautiful winters day and good steighing 29. TUESDAY. [333-32] Thawing so our sleighing is going. Drawing in turnips and a very plesant day for the work. Got in remainder of ^longest pit in Orchard 10 loads so there will be about 22 loads in it now & it would hold more yet. I hope we will now have some rest as far as drawing in turnips is concerned The rest of the labouring man is sweet— 30. WEDNESDAY. [334-31] St. Andrew’s Day. Snow all gone & quite a mist this morning We were fixing roothouse roof putting shingles on under beam of stable. Filled space with mortar then drove the shingles up amongst it. We put on 3 courses. Shingled top of spout & put zinc on each side of it. This has been a fine mild day & suited our work well. 1. DECEMBER–THURSDAY. [335-30] The first day of the last month Time's ever on the wing. Gather up lumber round root house (& making order where chaos was before then) banked up both ends & alittle along side with the earth which came out of foundation Afternoon Shut up the top of mangold pit put sawdust in spout of roothouse cleaned 3 bus peas Willie thrashed today, & plastered some cracks in horse stable to use up some left mortar. Evening mended ceiling of kitchen which came down. Father made plaster today. Fun 2. FRIDAY. [336-29] Plastered up some more cracks in stable had one backet full of mortar. Took in potatoes one barrel in roothouse 8 pails in garrett. Afternoon took home some balsam trees Father & 59 �Willie lifted at beavermeadow to plant at roadside. Then put 5 loads manure on garden patch & ploughed it in. Father planted the balsams. Fine fresh day 3. SATURDAY. [337-28] Ploughed land of sod as garden was too smal then drew stones for watering place 5 loads which will make it all right I think. Afternoon split wood & banked up house wheeling the earth from old barn. Fine fresh day Willie was thrashing peas. 4. SUNDAY. 2 in Advent. [338-27] Mr. Currie's text to day Romans 5th & 8th. The last thing you can get the natural man to believe is That God loves him. Notice first the objects of Gods love Unworthy you unworthy me. God loved us in our sin not on account of it but notwithstanding. Found impenitent sinners waiting & willing to pardon & provided a Saviour. Notice next the proof God has given of his love The Gift of his dear Son . Men will never get another & this is sufficient. The text says he died for us willingly died in our room & stead. None of Gods creatures could have taken our place, nor manifisted his great love. God himself sacrificed for us DECEMBER. –12TH MONTH. 1881. 5. MONDAY. [339-26] Ploughing spring wheat stubble all day had Fan & Prince as Brisk is lame but I think will soon be all right Got a good piece turned overe. I can finish it tomorrow forenoon health and weather permitting. Willie was thrashing peas. 6. TUESDAY. [340-25] Ploughing all day. Got stubble finished at noon. I had to fix cattle at noon alone as Willie was at school today. Ploughing afternoon stumpy part of oat stubble it ploughs pretty well. I think we will sow it with oats & grassseeds & leave it or stumps come out. I measured our 2 Xmas cattle one 6 ft the other Dotty 5 ft 10 in. $70 Time will tell 7. WEDNESDAY. [341-24] At S. Carr's thrashing very stormy He has got up a good new house this year & is now nearly finished x 8. THURSDAY. [342-23] 60 �Thrashing peas all day 5 bushels also some others chores & fixing cattle which is always under{illegible} Plastering evening 9. FRIDAY. [343-22] Started to put up two new stalls in cowstable got one nearly finished down part of pig pen which was in the way & tie poles home from bush. 10. SATURDAY. [344-21] Michaelmas Term ends. Forenoon got manger of two stalls made afternoon put up other stall finished tie ropes & poles. Got calves tied in next roothouse & yearolds into new stalls very busy day. tied cattle with lantern. Sold our two fat heifers for $65 to Wilson. Chatsworth 11. SUNDAY. 3 in Advent. [345-20] Our minister being absent we had Mr. D. Ross His subject was the different walks mention in Eph. First Eph. 2 & 2 Walking according to the course of this world. 10 verse Walk in them. good works. 4th Ch 1st verse Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. 17th verse Walk not as other Gentiles walk. 5 Ch 2nd Walk in love & 15th verse Walk circumspectly not as fools but as wise 1881. 31 DAYS. DECEMBER. 12. MONDAY. [346-19] Took home Uncle W's. tressels & returned bag of flour to Uncle G. Afternoon got wheel barrow repaired Snow all gone once more 13. TUESDAY. [347-18] At Chatsworth with heifers. Got there at noon. Weighed them one weighed 950 the other Dottly 840 They weighed more than I expected 1800 @4￠ per lb $72. I wish we had weigh scales at Keady Rained all day had waterproof coat. got ride home except 2 miles 10 minutes to 11 oclock. Showers on the window pane 14. WEDNESDAY. [348-17] Got Mr. Duncans kettle here set it up started fire & carried water. G.H. came down to give us a hand We got on very well 3 pigs 2 very good pork the other slightly poor. We are to keep one of the best for summer pork. 61 �15. THURSDAY. [349-16] At O. Sound market had 8 bags oats (cleaned up this morning,) 2 pigs & 6 ducks. Sold Oats @42￠ per bus pork at 7 per 100. ducks $1.30. 24 4/34 Oats $10.12. Pork 488 lbs $34.16 Oatmeal & sundries $2.28. House $10.00. Cochrane for 5 cows in calf 5.00 Devins one sow in pig 1.00. Father bought 2 steers at Alex. Hall's sale for $28 payable 12 months hence– 16. FRIDAY. [350-15] Thrashing at Wesley Oliver's cold windy day. 17. SATURDAY. [351-14] Put up tie pole & tied up new steers. Then payed Gilles 4.84 Thomson Shoemaker for pair calfskin boots 5.00 T Atchison for digging post holes 3.50. James McInnis for reaping 22 acres 9.50. J. Thomson for 1/2 days work 50c Thats the way the money goes Let it go Afternoon took home 2 loads wood with waggon (no snow) down load pea straw to log barn. & small load to Mrs. Welsh. 18. SUNDAY. 4 in Advent. [352-13] Isaiah 55 Ch. Ho every one that thirsteth. &c. Notice first the parties invited or rather one party under several names. The thirsty Thirsty for riches worldly pleasure power & knowledge a curse, thirst for God & knowledge of him the right thirst. & He that hath no money The poor in spirit. The wretched & miserable & poor & blind & naked. The hungry also To those who feel their need & them only. Next The fast Water, Wine, & Milk. Water for the thirsty. This wine has in it an everlasting blessing. Milk spiritual food for young Christians What a glorious invitation to those who know their condition The terms First Come; leave all false gods. 2nd Buy Christ bought it for you accept it. 3rd Eat, we must partake of it DECEMBER. –12TH MONTH. 1881. 19. MONDAY. [353-12] Got Brisk shod 2 new shoes. & piece of old iron of plough beam straightened to fixe up his manger with. Fixed manger with it when I came home. Afternoon cleaned out pig pen & fixed roof Evening paid Hamilton $12.75 Ballance on townline chopping Very dark night frost coming out of ground. A brilliant light seen to N.N.E. some building burning. 20. TUESDAY. [354-11] Cleaned up 14 bags Oats for O.S. on Thursday as Miss Bella is coming home. Afternoon pulled 4 drills turnips which was left at fence side & took them home to roothouse 2 half 62 �loads Will do well with store cattle To day has been a very fine day a day one could hardly expect in the middle of a Canadian winter. Like the winter days of Auld Lang Syne– 21. WEDNESDAY. [355-10] St. Thomas. Cleaned & oiled the turnip cutter then tried the plough in piece of new land went pretty well. Afternoon ploughed till G. Haverson came over to me. He came down for turnip Straw cutter. Got load on to waggon for tomorrow. Rain tonight 22. THURSDAY. [356-9] Very rainy morning waited a long time for day light then fed the cattle turnips. Faired alittle started for O.S. Sold 2 bags on the way for 6 bus at 42￠= 2.50. 12 bags on Market 36 bus 27/34 lbs @ 42￠ $15.45.= 17.95. Spent 1.26. Got Miss Bella at Station. The G. Trunk bought the narrow gauge road & has widened it & put on their rolling stocks, powerfull locomotives making Toronto in 6 hours. Turned out a fine day but cloudy; roads soft. 23. FRIDAY. [357-8] Ploug hing all day. stumpy piece beside turnip land. By night the frost was getting rather hard Two or three hours would finish it now 24. SATURDAY. [358-7] Thrashing peas two floors with flail Afternoon 3 with horses. We had a lamb died to day has been sick for four days. I think the ram must have hurt it. Did not get the peas cleaned up 25. SUNDAY. [359-6] Christmas Day. Our text today I Sam. 12 & 24. Samuel here would have the people consider the past & it would well for us at the end of the year to look back. How much we have to be thankful for. The Bible in our hands. The Gospel preached Light all around & the support of Christians their help & encouragement to witness for Christ. Oh how much to be thankful for. Therefore let us fear the Lord. Filial fear, honour & obedience. The fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom. Then serve him in truth. Many would serve him but not in truth like Ananias & Sapphira. If not in truth it is no service. And we must serve with all our heart. Take our hearts Lord for we cannot give them to the keep them for we cannot keep them for Thee. 1881. 31 DAYS. DECEMBER. 26. MONDAY. [360-5.] 63 �Cleaned up some peas 10 bus I think Splitting wood & other chores Afternoon at Mr. Brown's he is getting better Fine moon lit night and plesant walking 27. TUESDAY. [361-4.] ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST. Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day but they thrashed well & I think there will be a good few bushels. 28. WEDNESDAY. [362-3.] INNOCENTS’ DAY. School meeting day I was there till one oclock great wrangeling over $25 given to S.S. No 4. Bains in {Tushe or Tusbe?} Afternoon took Miss B. up to Marmion with waggon. Ground soft & no snow. Strange weather. Paid James Atchison 75￠ for help in haying Paid taxes $37 38 29. THURSDAY. [363-2]. Went up to Uncle Haverson's on a visit At their annual tea meeting at night had good time Splendid Music. Tame speeches Good cakes & tea but no sleighing. They realized between $60 &$70 30. FRIDAY. [364-1. Came home forenoon ground white this morning with a little frost in the ground Afternoon drew home 4 loads wood with sleigh. Snowing to night I hope we may have sleighing for New Years day 31. SATURDAY. [ 365.] Hitched up to draw wood for Mr. Currie but roads were very rough took down load of our own until the roads get better. We had quite a bit of snow this morning & has snowed more or less all day Bob & Willie took in barrel potatoes & split lot of wood. I was thrashing peas. afternoon. Made halter & tied colt into stall he was quiet. led him to water at night. I guess he will miss his mothers milk to night So we have reached the end of another year, & we feel that we have been in the hands of Him who doeth all things well. we cannot, therefore, but trust him for the untried future, for it is all in His hand. During the past year all our work has gone smoothly we had no trouble with bush fires which were very prevelant. the harvest very plesant and winters snow found us with a good stone root house. As to health I have not been a day in bed that I remember. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Canadian Scribbling Diary For 1881. Contains Almanac, Postal, and other Canadian Information.</p> <p><br />Toronto: Published by Brown Brother, Manufacturing Stationers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <p>{table of days in all 12 months}</p> <p>1882</p> <p>{table of days in January-April}</p> <p>XRI MS A362 {written in pencil}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Canadian Scribbling Diary For 1881. Contains Almanac, Postal, and other Canadian Information.</p> <p>Toronto: Published By Brown Brothers, Manufacturing Stationers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#RATES_OF_POSTAGE."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">RATES OF POSTAGE.</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#On_Letters_Per_Half_Ounce."><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">On Letters Per Half Ounce.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Newspapers_and_Periodicals."><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Newspapers and Periodicals.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Books.2C_Circulars.2C_Documents.2C_Policies._.26c."><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Books, Circulars, Documents, Policies. &amp;c.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Commercial_Paper.2C_Documents.2C_.26c."><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Commercial Paper, Documents, &amp;c.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Parcel_Post."><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Parcel Post.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Pattern_and_Sample_Post."><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Pattern and Sample Post.</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Terms_and_Courts."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Terms and Courts.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FIXED_AND_MOVABLE_FESTIVALS.2C_ETC."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FIXED AND MOVABLE FESTIVALS, ETC.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#BANK_HOLIDAYS."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">BANK HOLIDAYS.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TABLE_OF_STAMP_DUTIES."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#LIST_OF_SUNDAYS_IN_1881."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1881.</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">RATES OF POSTAGE.</span></h2> <p>Canada Post Card................ One Cent.</p> <p>Canada Post Card for U. S....... " "</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">On Letters Per Half Ounce.</span></h3> <p>To any part of Dominion of Canada or United States, 3 cents-must be prepaid. " Newfoundland, 5 cents-must be prepaid. All main matter (excepting samples of Merchandise) to and from the United States, is the same as to any part of Canada, and must be prepaid. Great Britain and Ireland, by Canadian or New York Mail Steamers, 5 cents.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Newspapers and Periodicals.</span></h3> <p>Newspapers and Periodicals, less than one oz. each, posted singly, prepaid. 1/2 cent each ; if under 4 ozs. 1 cent. Printed and published in Canada, and posted from Office of Publication or News Agency, to regular Subscribers or News Agents, for each 1 lb. or fraction of 1 lb., 1 cent prepaid. Posted singly to Great Britain and Ireland, 2 cents per 4 oz., prepaid.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Books, Circulars, Documents, Policies. &amp;c.</span></h3> <p>For each 4 ozs., or fraction of 4 ozs., 1 cent, prepaid, to be open at both ends.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Commercial Paper, Documents, &amp;c.</span></h3> <p>To United Kingdom, 5 cts. for first 2 ozs. ; 1 ct for each additional 2 ozs., or fraction thereof.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Parcel Post.</span></h3> <p>Not to exceed 5 lbs. to any part of Canada, 6 cts. per 4 ozs. ; 12 cts. for 8 ozs., and 6 cts. for each additional 4 ozs.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Pattern and Sample Post.</span></h3> <p>Canada-must be prepaid by postage stamps at the rate of one cent per 4 ozs. To United States, not exceeding 1/2 lb., 10 cts.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Terms and Courts.</span></h2> <p>Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week.</p> <p>Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter.</p> <p>Trinity, 1st Monday in Aug. after 21st of said month to the Saturday of the following week, except when dispensed with in Easter Term.</p> <p>Michaelmas, 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter.</p> <p>One Judge of each of the Courts is to sit in open Court every week, as well in as out of term, except during vacation. One Judge may sit for both Courts of Common Law.</p> <p>County Court Terms are four, commencing respectively on the 1st Monday in January, April, July and October, except in York, when they commence on the 1st Monday in January and April, and the 2nd Monday in June and October in each year, all ending on Saturday of same week.</p> <p>Surrogate Court Terms commence 1st Monday in January, April, July adn October, and ends on same week, except in York, wehre Terms commence first Monday in January and April, and 2nd Monday in June and October, and end on Tuesday of same week.</p> <p>Assizes - Twice in each year in every county or union of counties in ONtario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between 21st of August and Michaelmas Term. In the County of York there are two additional Courts, one in the vacation between Easter Term and the 1st of July, and the other in th evacation between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, and in the County of Wentworth there is one additional between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms.</p> <p>Sittings of Courts of Assize may be held separate and apart from the Courts of Oyer and Terminer, and either on same or different day, and sittings may be held in any County for trial without Jury, whenever directed by the Coruts.</p> <p>County Courts. - Sittings commence on 2nd Tuesday in June and December, except in York, where there are four, commencing respectively on the 1st Tuesday in March and December, and 2nd Tuesday in May and September. Except in York, there shall be sittings for trial, without Jury, on 1st Monday in April and October in each year. In all Counties, Judges may hold such additional Courts as they may deem fit for trial of cases, without Jury.</p> <p>General Sessions are held at same time as the several County Courts.</p> <p>The County Judge's Criminal Courts sits from time to time for trial of prisoners out of SEssions and without Jury.</p> </td> <td> <p>Heir, Devisee adn Assignee Commissioners sit on 1st Monday in January and July, and on the 13 days next ensuing the said days respectively, Sundays and Holidays excepted.</p> <p>Court of Chancery. - A Judge sits in Corut almost daily for transaction of business. Hearing and examination of witnesses are at such times and places as are appointed by the Court.</p> <p>Court of Appeal sits at Toronto five times in every year, commencing on the 2nd Tuesday in January, the 1st Tuesday in March, the 2nd Tuesday in May, the 1st Tuesday in September, and the 2nd Tuesday in November.</p> <p>Supreme Court sits in Ottawa 3rd Tuesday in February, 1st Tuesday in May, 4th Tuesday in October.</p> <p>Exchequer Corut at any tiem and palce appointed by rule of Court.</p> <p>Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August, except in the Court of Appeal, where it ends 31st August.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FIXED AND MOVABLE FESTIVALS, ETC.</span></h2> <p>Epiphany ............................... Jan. 6</p> <p>Septuagesima Sunday .................... Feb. 13</p> <p>Qinquagesima, Shrove Sunday ............ " 27</p> <p>St. David .............................. Mar. 1</p> <p>Ash Wednesday .......................... " 2</p> <p>Quadragesima. 1st Sunday in Lent ....... " 6</p> <p>St. Patrick ............................ " 17</p> <p>Annunciation, Lady Day ................. " 25</p> <p>Palm Sunday ............................ April 10</p> <p>Good Friday ............................ " 15</p> <p>Easter Sunday .......................... " 17</p> <p>St. George ............................. " 23</p> <p>Low Sunday ............................. " 24</p> <p>Rogation Sunday ........................ May 22</p> <p>Queen Victoria's Birthday .............. " 24</p> <p>Ascension Day, Holy Tuesday ............ " 26</p> <p>Pentecost, Whit Sunday ................. June 5</p> <p>Trinity Sunday ......................... " 12</p> <p>Corpus Christi ......................... " 16</p> <p>Accession of Queen Victoria ............ " 20</p> <p>Proclamation of Queen Victoria ......... " 21</p> <p>Midsummer Day, St. John Baptist ........ " 24</p> <p>Dominion Day ........................... July 1</p> <p>Michaelmas Day ......................... Sept. 29</p> <p>Birth of Prince of Wales ............... Nov. 9</p> <p>1st Sunday in Advent ................... " 27</p> <p>St. Andrew ............................. " 30</p> <p>St. Thomas ............................. Dec. 21</p> <p>Christmas Day .......................... " 25</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">BANK HOLIDAYS.</span></h2> <p>ONTARIO. NEW BRUNSWICK AND NOVA SCOTIA. - New Year's Day; Good Friday; Queen's Birthday; Dominion Day; Christmas Day.</p> <p>QUEBEC. - New Year's Day; Epiphany; Annunciation; Good Friday; Ascension; Corpus Christi; St. Peter's and St. Paul's; All Saints; Conception; Christmas Day; Queen's Birthday, and Dominion Day.</p> <p>Also throughout the Dominion any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES.</span></h2> <p>Stamps required on Notes, Drafts, or Bills fo Exchange, executed singly :</p> <p>For $25 .............................. 1 cent.</p> <pre>" $50 and over $25 ................. 2 " </pre> <pre>" $100 and over $50 ................ 3 " </pre> <pre>" each fraction over $100 .......... 3 " </pre> <p>On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in duplicate:</p> <p>For ...................... $100 2 cents.</p> <pre>" each fractional part of $100 2 " </pre> <p>On Drafts or Bills of exchange in more parts than two:</p> <p>For ...................... $100 1 cent.</p> <p>For each fractional part of $100 1 cent.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1881.</span></h2> <p>January ............ 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30</p> <p>February ........... 6 - 13 - 20 - 27</p> <p>March .............. 6 - 13 - 20 - 27</p> <p>April .............. 3 - 10 - 17- 24</p> <p>May ................ 1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29</p> <p>June ............... 5 - 12 - 19 - 26</p> <p>July ............... 3 - 10 - 17 - 24 - 31</p> <p>August ............. 7 - 14 -21 - 28</p> <p>September .......... 4 - 11 - 18 - 25</p> <p>October ............ 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30</p> <p>November ........... 6 - 13 - 20 - 27</p> <p>December ........... 4 - 11 - 18 - 25</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1881. -1st Month. 31 Days. January.</span></h3> <p>Another year with all hopes and fears,</p> <p>Has sunk into the deep abyss of time;</p> <p>And on the threshold of the new we stand,</p> <p>Like travellers to a strange and distant time.</p> <p>Hope smiling beckons, bidding us take courage;</p> <p>Faith points to heaven where God and angels dwell,</p> <p>Assuring us that all our untried future</p> <p>Is known to him who "doeth all things well."</p> <p></p> <p>From the Rose of Cheriton</p> <p>The autumn day was closing, cool and dry;</p> <p>The sun was setting in a cloudless sky</p> <p>Flinging around him as he sank to rest,</p> <p>A crimson glory flushing east and west.</p> <p>The quiet landscape caught his bright farewell,</p> <p>Ere the deep shadows of the evening fell.</p> <p><br />The gliding river, and the broken sedge,</p> <p>The pollard willows by the waters edge</p> <p>Smiled for a moment in the passing gleam</p> <p>Then sighed the sedge and darker flowed the stream;</p> <p>While cottage windows flashed into a blaze,</p> <p>And meadow pathways lay in purple haze;</p> <p><br />A sudden glory touched the whirling mill</p> <p>More crimson glowed the heather on the hill</p> <p>And starting up beneath the pinewood shade</p> <p>A moment, stood a golden colonnade;</p> <p>Then dropped the sun, the vision died away</p> <p>And twilight followed in her sober grey.</p> <p><br />1. Saturday. [1-364] New Years Day.-Bank Holiday</p> <p>It only comes once a year and the cattle have to be fed all the same. So have we &amp; a new year day dinner too; whither it be beef steak &amp; plum pudding or neeps {turnips} &amp; neep brose. Last night &amp; this morning or last year &amp; this year we (that is Mr W. Morrison, Elsie Annie, Belle, Willie &amp; I ) were waiting for the last moments of 1880 and as it neared its end we bade it farewell and welcomed the new by singing together the II Paraphrase. Father, Elsie &amp; W. Morrison were at Uncle W. Henderson's. Willie took them up &amp; I took them home. Miss Belle gave me one of E.P.Roe's works, What could she do, as xmas box So I have been enjoying it today</p> <p>2. Sunday. [2-363]</p> <p>Attended Divine worship in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev. Mr. Currie preached from the text Is it well with the II Kings 4 &amp; 26"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY.-IST MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>3. MONDAY. [3-362] County Court Term Begins.</p> <p>At Owen Sound with Miss Bella as she is leaving with the morning train for Uxbridge to study at the High School there. We had Mr W. Morrison &amp; Miss Annie along so we had a good time. We visited the new High School of Owen Sound which is a magnificent building having all the latest improvements in ventilation &amp; heating. We inscribed our names on the topmost tower. Expenses, 50c = Dinner. 40 for this book $1 for Tribune for last year. 15c for sundries. $2.05) Evening clear &amp; calm with intense frost.</p> <p>4. TUESDAY. [4-361]</p> <p>Fed cattle then took in part of straw stack for litter for horses Then hitched up single sleigh and went to Mr. Carr's on Church Business Evening. Jack &amp; Celia Morrison came up from Bentinck so we went to Uncle Haverson's with sleigh load. Had a very pleasant evening. Got home two hours a-yout the wee short hour a yout the twall.</p> <p>5. WEDNESDAY. [5-360]</p> <p>Took in a barrel of potatoes they are keeping very well. John, William &amp; Celly went home today. Afternoon Put some more carbolic acid on the cow that has lice. Then splitting wood. This was a very beautiful day such as we would like for winter</p> <p>6. THURSDAY. [6-359]</p> <p>The Annual Meeting of the Presbyterian Congregation of Keady was held today. I being Secretary of Managers had to get books ready Afternoon at meeting. Paid James Jackson $9 for Blacksmith work horse shoeing amounts to 5.50</p> <p>7. FRIDAY. [7-358]</p> <p>For three weeks back I have done no work but chores Sleigh riding for pleasure &amp; sometimes on business has taken up the time. Well the bow that is always bent looses it elasticity sometime. One should have a few holidays and better now than in summer time. Today I commenced work. Thrashing peas with horses 3 floors Evening reading Scotts poems</p> <p>8. SATURDAY. [8-357]</p> <p>Cloudy &amp; cold. Thrashed 2 floors forenoon After cleaned up, had 13 bus. Willie &amp; I took the pea straw down to old barn for sheep feed. Two loads on sleigh box. Globe &amp; Canada Presbyterian did not come to hand today so we miss them now. Alette piece of Scott will do instead</p> <p>9. SUNDAY. [9-356]</p> <p>At the Keady Presbyterian Church. The Rev Mr. Currie preached from the texts Verily I say unto you that one of you shall betray me Matt 26 - 21st Jesus said unto him Verily I say unto thee That this night before the cock crow thou shalt deny me thrice. Matt 26.34th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. - 1ST MONTH. 31 DAYS. JANUARY.</span></h2> <p>10. MONDAY. [10-355]</p> <p>Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day along with feeding Cattle. Had a call of Wesley Oliver, got the loan of 3 bags. Evening at the meeting of the Young Peoples Christian Association had a fine meeting. We are to have a debate next night. Subject Resolved that it is proper to have religious meetings at night. I am on the negative side what am I to say.</p> <p>11. TUESDAY. [11-354]</p> <p>Preparing logs for a days sawing to Mr Currie in D. Gilchrists bush. There were 9 or 10 at the bee got 10 logs on skid way at night. Fine day and a beautiful moonlight night. The Prayer meeting was tonight and a good many were out.</p> <p>12. WEDNESDAY. [12-353]</p> <p>Bee again. We did not get much done in forenoon as machine took good while to set. Cut well afternoon and there were plenty of teams so there are only 2 loads in the bush now. Stormy tonight.</p> <p>13. THURSDAY. [13-352]</p> <p>Taking in turnips 2 loads, 1 was frozen. They have been frozen ever since the first snowstorm, one side of pit. The winter came on so severe and suddenly that they were only covered with straw. There are 6 loads in the pit yet. Afternoon Cleaned up peas that I thrashed on Monday 10 bus. Cleaned up all we have thrashed 8 bags. Will thrash more tomw {tomorrow}</p> <p>14. FRIDAY. [14-351]</p> <p>Thrashing peas got 3 floors thrashed in forenoon afternoon Took a load of Amber Cane home from S. Halls shop he having failed to make it into molasses. Cleaned up 4 bags peas after supper. I thrashed 12 bags today. We are going to O.S tomorrow with 12 bags. Uncle, Aunt &amp; Elsie Haverson &amp; Aunt Mary were here today. Very cold day</p> <p>15. SATURDAY. [15-350]</p> <p>At O. Sound got 61 c per bus &amp; had 30 40/60 bus $18.75. Market fees 10 Dinner 25. School Books &amp; Postage 1.45 = 1.80. Paid A. Foster for boots $4.40. Thats the way the money goes. Take care of the cents &amp; the Dollars will take care of themselves. O.H. Rather a cold gray day.</p> <p>16. SUNDAY. [16-349]</p> <p>Attended Divine Service in Presbyterian Church Keady Rev. H. Currie preached from the text For they know not what they do Luke 23 &amp; 34.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY. - 1ST MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>17. MONDAY. [17-348]</p> <p>Took in wheat straw for bedding horses &amp; other chores. Afternoon thrashed 2 floors of peas. Evening at Y.P.C.A meeting. The debate came off two speakers on each side. The two first speeches were Cast. The Leaders speech on the negative had all the arguments in it I could think of so I had little to say. Splendid moonlight.</p> <p>18. TUESDAY. [18-347]</p> <p>Helping Donald Gilchrist to saw. The Machine wrought well and cut a big heap. Father Elsie &amp; Rob were at Uncle Haversons today they had single sleigh. Fine sunny day.</p> <p>19. WEDNESDAY. [19-346]</p> <p>Thrashing Peas 2 floors forenoon. Took little pig to Deven's boar. Thrashed 1 floor after I came home. This morning the bush was all clad with hoar frost, and at sun rise looked well. Strange that its locks should have grown grey in one night, but sols slant ray soon took it all away.</p> <p>20. THURSDAY. [20-345]</p> <p>Thrashed two floors peas they were rather tough today as there was little frost Afternoon cleaned up had good heap but did not measure into bin as I had to go to Devin's for pig. Had good sleigh ride there &amp; back. Wrote F Cathrae Bermuda evening. W.A. Gerolamy left wheel turnip cutter on trial. Price $20. One year free after that interest @ 7 percent time paid.</p> <p>21. FRIDAY. [21-344]</p> <p>Went to Aunt Mary's to draw home wood for her. Uncle George &amp; Cousin Bill were there too. We took home 21 loads Fine day afternoon rather stormy wind blowing from North East.</p> <p>22. SATURDAY. [22-343]</p> <p>Measured peas into bin 18 1/2 bus got 1 floor thrashed before dinner. Afternoon took in 2 loads turnips 1 frozen &amp; the other a good load. Stormy day wind still blowing from North East.</p> <p>23. SUNDAY. (23-342)</p> <p>Attend Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady. The Rev H. Currie preached from the text Thus saith the Lord Stand ye in the ways &amp; see &amp; ask for the old paths, where is the good way and walk there in and ye shall find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6 &amp; 16</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881. 31 DAYS JANUARY.</p> <p>24. MONDAY (24-341) Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day. I think I will finish them tomorrow. Very cold day &amp; snow falling scarcly. Evening at Y.P.C.A had pleasant meeting.</p> <p><br />25. TUESDAY (25-340) Thrashing peas 4 floors. There is that many left that I will have to thrash them with the flail &amp; so few that I cannot thrash them with the horses. So they cannot be a big job now. Blowy day but not so cold as yesterday.</p> <p><br />26. WEDNESDAY (26-339) Very Stormy day. I finished the peas with flail and cleaned up floor. Father &amp; I put them through twice &amp; baged them up 9 bags or about 23 bushels. We took 7 bus out of bin so as to make a load. Left 10 bus for feed and purpose buying seed. Got notice to pay note of $49 for cow at Merchants Bank O.S. on 31st Jan. The Farmer notice of this days works shows we have been getting ready.</p> <p><br />27. THURSDAY (27-338) Snowy day all day so it is now getting pretty deep. I measured out (seed 14 bus &amp; feed for 7 months 28 bus) of wheat bin There are only 18 bus for sale. Afternoon battoned some cracks in horse stable &amp; threw off snow off cowstable roof it was very deep &amp; hard. I then put a scantlin by way of parline plate in horse stable. the snow is getting heavy on it</p> <p><br />28. FRIDAY (28-337) Took in potatoes &amp; apples. The apples are keeping well likewise the potatoes. Then split some wood. Afternoon took in 2 loads turnips &amp; threw snow off old stable The snow is now every deep &amp; the wood is getting burned up so after the 15th Feb I will have lots to do At Managers meeting tonight 10 oclock &amp; O.S. tomorrow.</p> <p>29. SATURDAY (29-336) Fine day. At Owen Sound with 12 bags peas Had 30 bus 44 lbs Sold at 62 c per bus $19.5. Market fees 10c Dinner 25 Sugar 25c Oat Meal $1 Barrel Salt $1.30 Spool 5c = $2.95. Thats the way the money goes. Paid for Manse Fund 3.20 -- The timber men have been making square timber on back end of 50 acres 4 elms are made now &amp; some Black ash.</p> <p><br />30. SUNDAY 4 after Epiphany (30-335) Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H Currie preached from the text And they took knowledge of hem that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4 &amp; 13.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY &amp; FEBRUARY.- 1ST &amp; 2nd MONTHS. 1881.</span></h2> <p>31. MONDAY. [31-334]</p> <p>Cleaned up 16 bags of Oats. Hitched up single sleigh &amp; Willie went up for Duncan's kettle as we are to kill Susie &amp; spring pig. G. Henderson came down to give us a hand. We got on well Susie is good pork &amp; was only up 3 weeks. Evening at Y.P.C.A. We are to have a debate 2 weeks from tonight Whether does prosperity or adversity expose a man to the grater evil.. I on prosperity</p> <p>1. TUESDAY. [32-333]</p> <p>A Month gone already I was at O.S. today Sold Susie for $6.50 per 100 lbs weight 328=$21.32 Oats 16 bags 52.28 @ 3.49 per bus 17.96. Amount 39.28 Paid at Merchants Bank note on Cherry cow ($49) which we bought last year at Hardies sale. Big price but she is the only cow that we have to calve this year. I bought one coming home tonight $27 from R McFarland</p> <p>2. WEDNESDAY. [33-332]</p> <p>Split wood &amp; took home Duncan's kettle. Afternoon Brought home cow from Robert McFarland. Then took in wheat straw for bedding to horses. Fine day no clouds bright sunshine with intense frost the thermometer indicated in the morning 30 degrees below zero It did not feel as cold as Tuesday morning as there was no wind.</p> <p>3. THURSDAY. [34-331]</p> <p>Taking in tunrips out of another put so I was all forenoon shoveling away snow &amp; making a new road. We got in 5 loads afternoon. They were good but those that were along one side of pit that were frozen hard before being covered over rotten About 2 loads out of the five useless. Pity that such is life.</p> <p>4. FRIDAY. [35-330]</p> <p>Thrashing at J. Scarrow's had horses this work will pay for use of mower which we had mowing 7 acres. Clear frosty day</p> <p>5. SATURDAY. [36-329]</p> <p>Thrashing this forenoon at Scarrows. Paid him 87 c for 84 lbs peas get in Spring. So I am clear with him now. Cherry calved last night at 1.oclock heifer calf roan in colour Afternoon cleaned up 16 bags oats. Clear frosty day</p> <p>6. SUNDAY 5 after Epiphany. [37-328]</p> <p>Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady Our Paster preached from the text I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable, unto God, which is your reasonable service Romans 12th &amp; 1st.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY.</span></h2> <p>7. MONDAY. [38-327]</p> <p>Went to O.S. market with 16 bags oats. Got 34 c per bus. Had 53 33/34 = 18.35. The Oats weigh very well. I think they are the best oats we have had this side the Atlantic The wheat is down in price only 95 for fall wheat today. So we have lost by taking the Feb price on fall wheat sold for seed. W. Maxwell paid his wheat 16 14/60 bus $15.42. Paid his Father balance of sewing $3.75. Spent 45 c Fine day</p> <p>8. TUESDAY. [39-326]</p> <p>Filled up 10 bags Oats to repay John Barber for 28 27/34 bus got in fall. for feed. Took them up got home after dinner Afternoon cleaned up 15 bags Oats &amp; fed cattle. W. Oliver paid fall wheat $12.19. Today has been of soft The snow has gone down a good deal today</p> <p>9. WEDNESDAY. [40-325]</p> <p>Got my hair dressed this morning we then cleaned up another bag of Oats and dressed shilocks for chop. Afternoon at bush put down one tree and cut it up 4 feet lengths split &amp; piled except 2 blocks. Thaw all day the snow is sinking fast. It had been raining since 4 pm. &amp; is still raining At prayer meeting evening</p> <p>10. THURSDAY. [41-324]</p> <p>The thaw still continuing so there is no getting a horse on the roads. I had to take pig back to Devins on foot this forenoon Afternoon split some wood. Charles Bains called to ascess property Amount of agreement $1700. $15 less than last year The snow has disappeared rapidly patches of bare ground to be seen here &amp; there.</p> <p>11. FRIDAY. [42-323]</p> <p>Took in potatoes &amp; apples they are both keeping well. I then covered turnips pits with snow where it was thawed off Afternoon made road from barn to gate fit for team to walk on This morning was frosty but through the day very mild so the roads are rather soft yet. I wonder if I can get to town tomorrow</p> <p>12. SATURDAY. [43-322]</p> <p>Willie and I were in bush sawing firewood cut 4 blocks forenoon. Afternoon we cut 2 logs of the 7 that were left on skid way of last springs sawing. We cut 18 blocks 9 we split &amp; piled. This was a soft rainy forenoon got colder &amp; harder afternoon. John Hall paid fall wheat 6.18 J Douglas paid also 13.70</p> <p>13. SUNDAY. [44-321] Septuagesima.</p> <p>Attended a prayer meeting in Presbyterian Church Keady Our minister being absent - assisting Mr Blain Tara. the Elders conducted the service.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY.-2ND MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>14. MONDAY. [45-320]</p> <p>Frosty morning &amp; roads hard so I went to O. Sound Market with load of Oats 16 bags 52 33/34 bushels @ 34 c $18.01. Expenses 35 c From here to {Saagden?} road the road was very high &amp; narrow but the sleigh kept on very well. Evening at Y.P.C.A. Had fine meeting. The debate was very well handled &amp; showed a marked in improvement. Splendid Moonlit night with foreboding circle round the moon</p> <p>15. TUESDAY. [46-319]</p> <p>Got all hands up at 4 oclock and cleaned 8 bags Oats 7 bags wheat. Got away with load alittle past 8 oclock. Had 26 05/34 bus. Oats @ 34 c $8.89. Wheat 16 21/60 bus @ 1.07 = $17.49. Amount 26.38 Transmitted by draft on Merchants Bank $107. part of installment on farm balance in 3 months Expense of sundries 85 c Got whip from R. Robertson payment made by bringing out good Fine day &amp; O. Sounds was pretty lively.</p> <p>16. WEDNESDAY. [47-318]</p> <p>Took in remainder of straw stack into driving shed for bedding horses. Afternoon went to back end of 50 acres to see the measuring of square timber by caller. The lumbermen went on to our lot with out permission &amp; cut 10 or 12 sticks. Money is forwarded by post as there was 2 sticks hauled away which they were to measure on this way home. Evening went to see Mr Jackmen's &amp; family.</p> <p>17. THURSDAY. [48-317]</p> <p>Went out Father &amp; I to the 2nd Con. Arran to a Credit Auction Sale bought heifer in calf $31 &amp; small year old heifer at $10.50. Big prices but with health may pay. Got them home at 8 oclock. The heifer calves 1st May or 1st June rather late. Father brought home horses Cold day</p> <p>18. FRIDAY. [49-316]</p> <p>Thrashing at J. Duncans Fine day Had a little more snow which will improve sleighing</p> <p><br />19. SATURDAY. [50-315]</p> <p>Took in 3 loads turnips 2 1/2 loads were rotten great pity but such is life, or such is the effects of frost. Fine clear day The cow bought of Robert McFarland calved tonight. Bull calf</p> <p>20. SUNDAY. [51-314] Sexagensima</p> <p>Attended Service in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H. Currie preached from the text Not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord of hosts Zechariah 4th &amp; 6th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY.</span></h2> <p>21. MONDAY. [52-313]</p> <p>Father &amp; I had a good sleigh ride to O.S. today. Paid $2 for fixing Fathers watch. 30 c for beekeeping books for Willie. 65 c for tea. $30 to R. McFarland $27 for cow $3 for 25 bus lime. Received for 10 pieces of square timber sold to McArthur Bros. &amp; taken of far end of 50 acre lot $15.55. Spent today $33.45 $100 Pleasant sunny day</p> <p>22. TUESDAY. [53-312]</p> <p>Cleaned up 4 bags grist 9 bags chop. Then I split all the wood we have left in afternoon Soft day but I think will freeze. Paid G Henderson $9 for thrashing our crop. Cheap thrashing.</p> <p>23. WEDNESDAY. [54-311]</p> <p>Cold morning. Took load to Mill On my way bought 13 bus peas @ 61 1/2 c per bus-$8. Paid Gerolamy 96 c interest on gang plough had 1.25 balance 43 c Paid. Paid {scribble} $68. Bought 1 lb sulphur 10 c 1/2 oz Bin iodide of Mercury 15=254 =$78{?} Got home at 11 oclock had to wait on grist</p> <p>24. THURSDAY. [55-310]</p> <p>Intense frost this morning. I emptyed chop and cleaned bags and hung them up. Then split wood. Afternoon took down scaffold which was under strawcarriers at thrashing and fixed up sleigh to go out to Tara tonight to evening meeting in Pres. Church. Had a very pleasant meeting Mr Tom's was very pointed &amp; clear Subject - The Borad &amp; the narrow way. Cold day</p> <p>25. FRIDAY. [56-309]</p> <p>Did some little jots, then went to D. Adamsons sale. Things went very dear some being primed by the whiskey pail which was handed round so that all who wished might dip &amp; drink. 2 Calves were sold one went at $22 the other at $12. Uncles Henderson &amp; Haverson were at sale, had tea with us on their way home. Clear Sunny day</p> <p>26. SATURDAY. [57-308]</p> <p>Took in part of old stack out of Barn, then down some straw to Mr. Currie &amp; some to Mrs Welsh out of barn. Afternoon took down load pea straw to sheep, and went 3 times to the bush to break road Took alittle load of wood each time. Alittle soft today and appearance of another thaw</p> <p>27. SUNDAY. [58-307] Quinquagesima --- Shrove Sunday</p> <p>Attended divine service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H. Currie Preached from the text For godly sorrow worketh repentence to Salvations not to be repented of but the sorrow of the world worketh death II Corin. 7 &amp; 10</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY &amp; MARCH.-2ND &amp; 3rd MONTHS. 1881.</span></h2> <p>28. MONDAY. [59-306]</p> <p>Took in 5 loads of turnips left 4 loads behind We have just the pit across the creek now &amp; the mangolds {mangelwurzel}. Splitting wood evening. Pleasant forenoon but is now very cold Had pleasant and profitable Y.P.C.A. meeting tonight</p> <p>1. MARCH-TUESDAY. [60-305] St. David's Day.</p> <p>Split all the wood that is at home this forenoon Afternoon chopping cord wood in bush got on well. Very cold day. At Managers meeting evening. And this is the 1st of March well it is getting like spring but we have quite a lot of snow yet &amp; cold weather</p> <p>2. ASH-WEDNESDAY. [61-304]</p> <p>Chopping cord wood in bush all day Put down 2 trees cut and split &amp; piled 1 1/2 Cold day Snowing alittle forenoon.</p> <p>3. THURSDAY. [62-303]</p> <p>Chopping cord wood &amp; ground axe before I went away. Afternoon hitched up and drew home all the wood I had cut about 2 1/2 cords. Got on well in bush. Evening I went up to Devins but did not bring home pig. Bother the pigs I say. Very stormy tonight. high wind from south east with snow &amp; drift</p> <p>4. FRIDAY. [63-302]</p> <p>I was at a Bee today sawing wood for Mr Currie. We put down the trees and cut them up with crosscut saws. I &amp; C.McArthur cut up 5 trees 2 had notches cut. I never wrought a saw that cut so fast before. I suppose we cut over 5 cords. If we had a good saw we would soon put up a years wood as I did not think it possible for a saw to cut so fast. Soft snow</p> <p>5. SATURDAY. [64-301]</p> <p>At Blacksmiths shop gitting horses shod sharp. This is the first time they have been shod this year then made a pack for sleigh to tackle hay to O.S. Evening at Devin's for pig. I also opened a door into barn out of passage of horse stable. to get at hay in barn Raw cold day wind from North East</p> <p>6. SUNDAY. 1 in Lent. [65-300] Quadragesima.</p> <p>Attended dinner service in our own Church Our Pastor preached from the ext{text} and behold the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. Matt 27.-51. Bright sunny day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH.</span></h2> <p>7. MONDAY. [66-299]</p> <p>Finished hay ruck. &amp; selected some boards to make door to put on between feed passage og horse stable &amp; barn Afternoon Willie &amp; I went to bush for pole to bind on hay then put on load of hay out of old barn. Evening at Association had pleasant meeting. Bible lessons just now are in the Book of Daniel &amp; are exceedingly interesting</p> <p>8. TUESDAY. [67-298]</p> <p>At O. Sound with load of hay had Fan &amp; Prince. Got on well roads rather bare near O.S. I had 2120 lbs hay (Sleigh weighed 810 lbs) Sold at 7.75 per ton but buyer payed 25 c for weighing &amp; M. Fees so I had $8 per ton in reality=$8.21 1/2 Paid T. Frizzell for boots $7. Bought Improved Diamond Saw at 90 c per foot 6 feet long $5.40 Paid $4 Dinner 20.</p> <p>9. WEDNESDAY. [68-297]</p> <p>Went up to Aunt Mary's for Calf (a red heifer week old) Got home at noon. John Morrison came up here yesterday to help us cut some wood. Sawing wood in bush afternoon got on well. Saw cut pretty well rather wide set I think Bright sunny day</p> <p>10. THURSDAY. [69-296]</p> <p>Sawing wood till 4 oclock afternoon then hitched up &amp; went out to Tara to Evangilistic Meeting. They have had meetings every night for two weeks &amp; will have for another week yet. Cold night &amp; roads rather bare</p> <p>11. FRIDAY. [70-295]</p> <p>Got saw sharped at Keady this morning and it is supposed to be rather soft in temper. We cut up a maple tree today split &amp; piled it 2 cords. and made axe handle. at noon. Evenings I have been preparing speech for debate of which I have been appointed leader of affirmative Resolved that real evils are more productive of misery to man than imaginary ones</p> <p>12. SATURDAY. [71-294]</p> <p>Sawing wood all day. Cut up large maple 3 cords Made axe handle in the morning &amp; put it in axe. Broke another handle tonight &amp; made another evening We cannot find very good handle timber that is one reason why they break so readily. Snowing tonight.</p> <p>13. SUNDAY. 2 in Lent. [72-295]</p> <p>Attended our own Church Keady the Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text God be merciful to me a sinner Luke 18 &amp; 13</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH.-3rd MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>14. MONDAY. [73-292]</p> <p>I finished axe handle and put it in axe Sawing in bush afterwards. Got a good bit cut today. Evening at Y.P.C.A. had pleasant meeting. Affirmitive side gain in the debate. Two of the speakers on this side were absent however. Debate for next month Resolved that Woman has more influence for good than Man. Good subject.</p> <p>15. TUESDAY. [74-291]</p> <p>I was sawing wood at W. Oliver's today as he has been sick for some time had a very good day. Willie took John Morrison down to Peabody on his way home The snow has gone away considerably today so that the sleighing is almost gone.</p> <p>16. WEDNESDAY. [75-290]</p> <p>Chopping notches in firewood logs. Willie &amp; I sawed an hour before night after school time. Pleasant day</p> <p>17. THURSDAY. [76-289] St. Patrick's Day.</p> <p>Chopping all day. I have a lot of logs ready for storing. Foggy morning &amp; forenoon Afternoon clear sunshine so the snow is wearing away fast The sleighing is clean worn out now &amp; I hope we may have ploughing weather soon.</p> <p>18. FRIDAY. [77-288]</p> <p>Took in 3 loads tonight from pit across creek. They are keeping pretty well a few in bottom of pit are rotten with water as the land is so flat &amp; last thaws water has not run off. Only a little bit of pit will be wet any way. I was chopping afternoon. Father was at Sinclair's sale bought heifer in calf for $15.25. I was at Uncle W's evening. our $14</p> <p>19. SATURDAY. [78-287]</p> <p>Frosty morning hitched up Prince &amp; Brisk &amp; drew home wood 8 loads in forenoon got on well &amp; 4 loads afternoon Began to snow at dinnertime then turned to rain so I was pretty wet by the last load. I think we have 10 cords at home now which will keep us going awhile. Rained all afternoon and is still raining so I am glad there is so much wood at the door.</p> <p>20. SUNDAY. [79-286]</p> <p>Attended Dinner service in Presbyterian Church Keady. The Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text For without me ye can do nothing John 15.5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH.</span></h2> <p>21. MONDAY. [80-285]</p> <p>Brought home the heifer Father bought. then took in barrel potatoes, &amp; shifted peastraw off hay as we are feeding horses out of frame barn. Afternoon Sharpened saw it was my first attempt so it took a good while to get over it, then sawing in bush Cut over a cord. Evening at Y.P.C.A. I read 11 pages of the Rose of Chreriton D. Carr will read next night. (Debate.) I am on the negative side</p> <p>22. TUESDAY. [81-284]</p> <p>Set the saw fixed stove pipes &amp; one of a thousand things besides. Afternoon Sawing cut a good bit. We have got a slight coat of new snow &amp; it had been pretty cold today so I think we may get home some more wood tomorrow. Tomorrow never comes does it?</p> <p><br />23. WEDNESDAY. [82-283]</p> <p>Drawing home wood 8 loads pretty fair sleighing between bush &amp; here. We have now 13 cords at the least at home now, which I think ought to bring us to the snow. Afternoon Sawing in bush got on well. We are making the bush quite thin &amp; piling brush of every tree we cut so it is alittle like a fallow now.</p> <p>24. THURSDAY. [83-282]</p> <p>Sawing &amp; chopping all day. We had a fine beech tree just off the stump at dinnertime. Afternoon we notched him up &amp; took off 24 blocks of splendid splitting wood. Put down another tree &amp; took off 2 blocks we trimmed it up. Sunny afternoon. Snow going slowly</p> <p>25. FRIDAY. [84-281]</p> <p>Sawing &amp; chopping all day. Cut up 2 beeches &amp; part of a small maple. Sunshine all day but very cold north wind. Made an axe handle evening.</p> <p>26. SATURDAY. [85-280]</p> <p>Cold morning. Put handle into axe &amp; opened turnip pit &amp; took in 5 small loads of good turnips Afternoon Ground 3 axes split Sunday wood &amp; made another handle for old splitting axe Cold north wind Had a long letter from F. Cathrae. Bermuda today.</p> <p>27. SUNDAY. 4 in Lent. [86-279]</p> <p>Attended divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady. The Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text Son go work today in my vineyard Matt 21st. &amp; 28th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH &amp; APRIL.-3RD &amp; 4TH MONTHS. 1881.</p> <p>28. MONDAY. [87-278]</p> <p>Cutting firewood. Put down a beech had 24 blocks in it. 1 small maple that was put down by fire also a maple stub 2 ft through at but a splendid log Got some notches cut in it before night. This forenoon G. Henderson got 8 bags black oats changed for 8 bags white for seed. Clear &amp; cold</p> <p>29. TUESDAY. [88-277]</p> <p>Sawing at John Duncans he had a day of sawing machine &amp; has got 50 cords or more cut to day. I was taking blocks from saw forenoon afternoon splitting. Cold day with appearance of change</p> <p>30. WEDNESDAY. [89-276]</p> <p>Sawing at home got our maple stub cut up, I suppose we had about 2 cords. Put down a big beech, evening. Cold north east wind. I wish the cold weather was past for it has been to long cold.</p> <p>31. THURSDAY. [90-275]</p> <p>I was at a log raising today. W. Maxwell has rented John Mc Nabs 100 acres &amp; has to put up a house first thing so we got it raised today. 16 X 20 feet. Had a pleasant evening at Mr Hays on my way home Cold day &amp; looks like snow.</p> <p>1. APRIL-FRIDAY. [91-274]</p> <p>I was assisting Mr Hays to saw as he had a days saw with machine at home. He got over 50 cords cut. Very cold day had slight shower of snow.</p> <p>2. SATURDAY. [92-273]</p> <p>Sawing wood in bush. cut off 21 big blocks of beech in forenoon. Split &amp; pile then and chopped down another tree &amp; fixed a lot of brush heaps &amp; cut off 6 blocks evening Still very cold keen frost. I have been on 3 days at home this week. How quickly it has passed.</p> <p>3. SUNDAY [93-272]</p> <p>Attended divine Service in Presbyterian Church Keady The Pastor Rev H Currie Preached from the text Come see the place where the Lord lay Matt 28th. 6th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL.</span></h2> <p>4. MONDAY. [94-271] County Court Term begins.</p> <p>Sawing &amp; chopping all day. We have now a good bit of wood cut &amp; quite a fallow chopped Uncle &amp; Aunt Haverson &amp; Mr Thom Evangilist came here forenoon on a visit. We had then at our Association in the evening. Mr Thom gave us a pointed &amp; practical address.</p> <p>5. TUESDAY. [95-270]</p> <p>Cold &amp; snowing alittle. Took in 2 loads turnips I was frozen by last cold weather that is on one side of pit which had only straw on it. At 11 oclock it began to blow &amp; drift so thick that one could not see 4 rods. Had quite a fall of snow after sunset. O for some genial pleasant weather.</p> <p>6. WEDNESDAY. [96-269]</p> <p>Our visitors left this morning it being so stormy yesterday they could not start home. I ploughed &amp; plained door to go on between barn &amp; horses stable, &amp; a lot of other chores. The Storm is over &amp; the country side is white once more. Cold &amp; cloudy so the snow did not go away much.</p> <p>7. THURSDAY. [97-268]</p> <p>Put door together &amp; hung it hinges cost at Keady 10 c Screws 5 c = 15 c. After noon took in 3 loads turnips &amp; one 1/2 load we got out below snow which were not gather last fall some were fresh &amp; good others were rotten. We may cut some more where snow drift melts away more. Frosty to night. 1/2 past 10. P.M.</p> <p>8. FRIDAY. [98-267]</p> <p>Shifted one side of the lane so as to fence one side of sod field below barn. Afternoon cut 15 poles in bush across creek to fence the new watering place on creek below barn. &amp; 19 in bush on this side creek for fence between here &amp; Keady So we got a good days work done. Bright sunny day.</p> <p>9. SATURDAY. [99-266]</p> <p>Drew out all the poles across creek &amp; gathered the 19 in other bush. Afternoon fixed cattle then dressed myself &amp; got Wesley saddle and went up to Uncle Haversons to attend Tara church to-morrow. Fine clear afternoon.</p> <p>10. PALM-SUNDAY. [100-265]</p> <p>For the past sixweeks there have been evangilistic services in connection with the Presbyterian &amp; Methodist Congregations of Tara conducted by G Thom &amp; today the meetings were brought to a close by both Con {?} sitting down together at the Lords table. The Rev Mr Galloway preached from the text And Enoch walked with God. The evening Service was conducted by Mr Thom who spoke on the leading truths of the 13th 14th 15th &amp; 16th Ch. of St John Mr. Curries text today was Psalms 85th &amp; 6th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL.-4th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>11. MONDAY. [101-264]</p> <p>Came home from Uncle Haversons. &amp; hitched up sleigh and drew 19 poles from bush to fence. Afternoon took harrows to blacksmiths shop to get sharpened. &amp; plough to get a small mould board on in place of coulter to pare off the grass &amp; throw it into furrow ^ so as to get it covered to prevent it growing up between the furrows. Splitting wood remainder of afternoon. There have been circles round the sun &amp; moon for days &amp; night past so I suppose we will have rain or snow</p> <p>12. TUESDAY. [102-263]</p> <p>Took whole day at board fence &amp; got on all the boards (except the one that goes on the top of posts) as far as we had posts in The bottom board is 1 foot 1st space 4 inches 2nd board 8 in. 2nd space 21 in filled by 6 in boards crossed these ends however not filling the space by 2 in 1 below in one above. Then topmost board 6 in. Cold day circle round the sun tonight but no storm yet.</p> <p>13. WEDNESDAY. [103-262]</p> <p>Took 3 loads of turnips out of pit &amp; 1 off field that was left in fall. Then took up small load of hay from log barn to new barn for feeders. Cleaned 2 bags grist evening 4 bags oats chopp. Drew turnips with waggon which was the first work with it for the season.</p> <p>14. THURSDAY. [104-261]</p> <p>At Tara Mill with grist Called at Uncle Ws. for 2 1/2 (bus peas @ 69 per bus.) to mix with chopp/ Got new collar back band &amp; hook hems (so that we might hitch up one horse.) for $6 &amp; old collars faced $2. Bought all our seeds today. 25 lbs red clover @ 91/4 c $2-2{9?} for 12 1/2 acres 1 lb of Alsicke Clover 16 c. 8 lbs turnip Seed @ 18 c $1.44 1 lb mang.W. 30 c 2 oz Carrot 8 c 3 Pack of garden seeds 13 c = $4.42</p> <p>15. GOOD FRIDAY. [105-260]</p> <p>Shifted fence alongside of fallow so as to straighten it &amp; take a piece off fallow which was not bad with stumps Afternoon went to Mr. Sim's for 13 bus seed peas. Fair roads. Pretty cold evening. Jack, Nell Elsie &amp; George Haverson were down spending the evening.</p> <p>16. SATURDAY. [106-259]</p> <p>Fixed fence at new waterings directly below barn &amp; made long whippeltree for mare. Afternoon Took away Nelly cow to Cochrane's Bull. Cool evening</p> <p>17. EASTER SUNDAY. [107-258]</p> <p>Attended Divine Worship in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H Currie preached about the text Call unto me and I will answer thee and show the great and mighty things which thou knowest not Jeremiah 33rd &amp; 3rd</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL.</span></h2> <p>18. MONDAY. [108-257]</p> <p>Took in all the turnips 6 loads we put them into snow in barn, as we do not expect frost to hurt them now. Afternoon Put on a load of hay to take to Owen Sound tomorrow. Got it on all right &amp; drew it out into yard. It will freeze tonight.</p> <p>19. TUESDAY. [109-256]</p> <p>At O. Sound had very good roads dry &amp; hard as summer Had 17.50 sold at $8 per ton = $7.00 Bought plough reins 40 c Oatmeal $1. Duck 6 yds at 25 c per yd. = $1.30 Spool 13 c Weighing load &amp; M.F. 22 c $3.25 Got $3 on hay &amp; 2 to get. $1.75 on hand</p> <p>20. WEDNESDAY. [110-255]</p> <p>Got irons on to long whiffeltree &amp; started to plough a piece of sod beside new orchard for garden ground as it is sandy soil &amp; so preferable to this piece beside the house. Started in sod field below barn at 10.o.clock it does not plough well as there has been no rain &amp; it is loose on the top &amp; dry. Willie harrowed garden ground afternoon for the first with third horse.</p> <p>21. THURSDAY. [111-254]</p> <p>Ploughing all day &amp; have now a good piece turned near the houses walk so fast being the first. Willie had Cherry cow at Cochrane's Bull today. Had a call of two Cattle buyers I offerered cows at $10.5. They said would we give back $10. No Father was sowing clover on fall wheat today. I hope we may have rain soon. Clear tonight again</p> <p>22. FRIDAY. [112-253]</p> <p>Ploughing sod all day getting over it pretty well. Fine dry day WIllie was building fences.</p> <p>23. SATURDAY. [113-252]</p> <p>Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing all day , all day, From morn till night with the wee intervals of eating time. a day &amp; 1/2 will finish field now. Dry &amp; warm.</p> <p>24. LOW-SUNDAY. 1 after Easter. [114-251]</p> <p>Attended Divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H. Currie preached from the text Which shall know every man the plague of his own heart I Kings 8th &amp; 38th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL &amp; MAY.-4th &amp; 5th MONTHS. 1881.</span></h2> <p>25. MONDAY. [115-250]</p> <p>Started to plough came on rain at 9 oclock so Wilfie &amp; I washed that part of harness we use when ploughing &amp; oiled it. Faired at 12 oclock so I oiled what we had washed and got to plough again at 1:30 P.M. Raining hard at bed time</p> <p>26. TUESDAY. [116-249]</p> <p>Had a lot of rain last night &amp; it began to rain at 7 oclock again &amp; rained heavy till 1/2 past ten. We were cleaning oats in barn. Afternoon had a lively time ploughing till night &amp; an hour will finish it now</p> <p>27. WEDNESDAY. [117-248]</p> <p>Finished sod field then ploughing across creek in turnip land. Got 4 land done. Had quite a shower after supper but ploughed all the time. Father sowed 2 1/2 bags of peas on sod and Willie harrowed with Fan.</p> <p>28. THURSDAY. [118-247]</p> <p>Bains raised our assessment $150 today Took out 3 bags peas &amp; Father sowed that &amp; 1 1/4 bag of Oats which finished field I was harrowing all day Rather raw in morning &amp; land soft as the water springs out of foot of hill. I have rather more than 1/2/ of it finished tonight Looks like rain but I think may keep off Tom Atchison is to put in post of board fence for 8 c per post</p> <p>29. FRIDAY. [119-246]</p> <p>Cool morning &amp; looks to be dry so I left the harrowing as it will be dryer tomorrow Ploughing turnip land all day turned over a good piece. Willie was drawing stones to watering place as it is rather soft. Cold day to be 29 April.</p> <p>30. SATURDAY. [120-245]</p> <p>Ploughing turnip land forenoon then finished harrowing of field below barn. It looks well now. Evening ploughing turnip land, A few hours will finish cleaned land snow Willie was hauling stones with mare to watering place.</p> <p>1. MAY-SUNDAY. 2 after Easter. [121-244]</p> <p>Attended divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady our Pastor preached from the text. Go through the midst of the city through the midst of Jerusalem &amp; set the mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abomination that be done in the midst thereof Ezekiel 9th. 4th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. MAY.</span></h2> <p>2. MONDAY. [122-243]</p> <p>Fine fresh morning. Finished ploughing cleaned land and started pea stubble that was not ploughed for fall wheat. Afternoon cleaned 3 bags 9 bus wheat &amp; Father sowed turnip land. Willie went for road scraper so I was scraping with Fan all the muck on end land into hollows in field. Willie was harrowing while I was scraping. Wilkinson saw fat cows offered 4 1/4 per lb. did not sell.</p> <p>3. TUESDAY. [123-242]</p> <p>Willie was harrowing forenoon &amp; made it ready for grass seeds I was building gaps and straightening up fences as the cattle are to get back through fields today. Afternoon I was ploughing pea stubble. Father sowing grassseeds Willie harrowing with Fan, they got 1/2 through with field. Wilkinson sent out word with Uncle Henderson that we would take cows at 4 1/2 c per lb. To be dilivered on Friday morning</p> <p>4. WEDNESDAY. [124-241]</p> <p>Finished ploughing pea stubble &amp; Father &amp; Willie finished grassseeds &amp; harrowing. Afternoon at W. Henders{trails off} for 4 bus barley at 85 per bus. Got home at 1/2 past 2 then away to H. Oliver's raising which went on well. Father &amp; Willie sowed &amp; harrowed barley. Cool day Ann got $2 from W. Watson being balance on hay</p> <p>5. THURSDAY. [125-240]</p> <p>Put new head on gang plough cleaned 2 bags seed wheat &amp; sowed 2 1/2 acres which was fall wheat winter killed. I ganged it in. Warm afternoon &amp; looks like rain. Had a call of M. L. Thom also is visiting the home boys in the neighborhood. John Atchison has commenced to dig post holes.</p> <p>6. FRIDAY. [126-239]</p> <p>Got up at 1/2 past 3 oclock &amp; got away with cows at 5. We had a good shower during the night so the morning was cool and the road in good condition for cattles feet. Got in at 11 o clock, they weighed 21000 at 4 1/2 per 100 $94.30. Brought home order on Merchant Bank in favoar of J. H. Mason for $100. Expenses 35 c</p> <p>7. SATURDAY. [127-238]</p> <p>Ploughing the piece of new land where Amber Cane &amp; turnips were. Evening took Nelly back to Bull again. Rather a long walk after supper 8 miles. Willie picked stones off new land then went up to Uncle Williams with 1 1/2 bus Lost Nation Wheat on mares back and got the same amount of White Russians in exchange to sow new land</p> <p>8. SUNDAY. 3 after Easter. [128-237]</p> <p>At our own Church Keady Mr Currie preached from the text If it bear fruit well and if not then after that thou shall cut it down. Luke 13th &amp; 9th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY.-5th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>9. MONDAY. [129-236]</p> <p>Finished ploughing new land &amp; struck out 2 loads where fall wheat was last year. Father sowed new land with wheat &amp; Willie harrowed. Afternoon sowing Oats on knolls I was ganging in. Came a shower so we came home &amp; shifted stove to back Kitchen. Evening ganging got all done Father had sowed. Willie was twice over new land. Cherry cow was at Bull again this morning</p> <p>10. TUESDAY. [130-235]</p> <p>Sowing Oats I got them all ganged in by noon Willie finished new land. Picked some stones then ploughing for Oats. Willie harrowed gang ploughing across. Had a few slight showers today &amp; the bush is getting green rapidly. T. Atchison has got in a lot of post to day. We are getting warm weather now, so things are growing fast the peas &amp; Oats are up.</p> <p>11. WEDNESDAY. [131-234]</p> <p>Ploughing fall wheat stubble for oats got a good piece turned over. Willie was picking stones and burning rubbish on foundation of old fence. He had Prince at Blacksmiths Shop evening. T. Atchison has finished the posts . He got 54 lbs flour home with him tonight. It has been very warm ^ today &amp; tonight</p> <p>12. THURSDAY. [132-233]</p> <p>Ploughing all day Willie was picking stones &amp; put in gate post and laid worm of fence. Tom Atchison was here giving us 1/2 day. He fixed bush fence at bevermeadow and dug 2 gate post holes at gap into turnip field. We got in one post before dinner &amp; hung gate at dinnertime. Father &amp; Willie put in other post &amp; fixed up fence. Cooler tonight. Very warm forenoon.</p> <p>13. FRIDAY. [133-232]</p> <p>Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing Willie was picking up a few stones. Afternoon building fence. Today has been nice &amp; cool. North wind. The bush is leafing out fast we cannot see through it now. I am afraid we will have to plough up fall wheat yet it is very thin all of it.</p> <p>14. SATURDAY. [134-231]</p> <p>Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing Father &amp; Willie finished fence between grass in new fallow &amp; where I am ploughing. Evening had thunder storm and fine rain which will refresh the thirsty ground. Saturday night the best of all the week. Rest for the weary</p> <p>15. SUNDAY. [135-230]</p> <p>Attended our on Church Mr. Currie preached from the text We then, as workers together with him beseech you also that ye receieve not the grace of God in vain II Cor. 6th &amp; 1st</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31. MAY.</span></h2> <p>16. MONDAY. [136-229] Easter Term begins.</p> <p>Ploughing all day and it will take tomorrow forenoon to finish. This field has taken nearly a weeks ploughing I wonder how many acres there are in it. It being partly new land and that stony, took more time. Willie was gathering roots afternoon harrowing Father sowed 3 bus Oats Cool day. Pleasant working. Our seeding would have been done with this field had the fall wheat been good. Such is life what has been will be.</p> <p>17. TUESDAY. [137-228]</p> <p>Finished ploughing in the forenoon. Afternoon Willie was harrowing with the team &amp; I was stoning with Fan. Father finished ^ sowing an hour after dinner. Evening Fan was at the black smiths shop as she was lame. I was stoning with the team. Cool north east wind.</p> <p>18. WEDNESDAY. [138-227]</p> <p>Willie was harrowing &amp; I was stoning with Fan. Evening Willie finished harrowing with Fan I started to plough 3 acres across creek among the stumps which was sown to fall wheat but was winter killed. Been cool today but warm evening</p> <p>19. THURSDAY. [139-226]</p> <p>Father was sowing oats on clear land across creek which was sown to fall wheat but was winter killed. I was gang ploughing them in Willie was harrowing behind me &amp; Father was sowing grass seeds behind him. Got through alittle before sunset then at J. K. Halls farewwell party He is leaving for the state of Iowa.</p> <p>20. FRIDAY. [140-225]</p> <p>Gang ploughing oats in on winter killed fall wheat beside barn Father sowed grassseeds &amp; Willie harrowed piece across creek second time then harrowed in grassseeds beside barn. At 2 oclock I got loan of Bains roller &amp; rolled spring wheat &amp; oats across creek before night. which was one good job done.</p> <p>21. SATURDAY. [141-224]</p> <p>Rolled piece an sowed to oats besides barn then the field which is 1/2 barley 1/2 spring wheat. Then afternoon rolled the knolls &amp; clear part of field which was sown beginning of week, &amp; took home roller. Willie &amp; Father took in potatoes into barn we have a good waggon load. They kept very well.</p> <p>22. ROGATION SUNDAY. [142-223]</p> <p>Attended our own Church our Pastor preached from the text I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10th &amp;. 10th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY.-5th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>23. MONDAY. [143-222]</p> <p>Ploughing stumpy part of field across creek the ground is dry &amp; hard now. I got a good piece turned over. Willie was picking stones in grass field out of the way of mower. Very hot day.</p> <p>24. TUESDAY. [144-221]Queen's Birthday - Born 1819 - Bank Holiday.</p> <p>The 24th of May Ploughing across creek till supper time then I had holiday. Very warm day few rigs on the road today to be the 24th There were two weedings in this neighbourhood today.</p> <p>25. WEDNESDAY. [145-220]</p> <p>Finished ploughing across creek in forenoon Willie took over seed &amp; harrows &amp; took off stumps. Afternoon I took two year old heifer to bull. Willie was harrowing Father sowing Evening lit 4 heaps in fallow near R. McLeods fence. They burned gloriously sparks rising 70 feet.</p> <p>26. THURSDAY. [146-219]</p> <p>Willie was harrowing forenoon I was at five &amp; gathering out sticks &amp; stumps from fence. Afternoon fixed 2/3 south end of fallow had fine fair breeze and good burn then being so much old stuff in it. Burning 4 panels of R. McLeods old fence was the only mischief done. Hope we may get the other end burned soon. Got home to bed at 9 oclock</p> <p>27. FRIDAY. [147-218]</p> <p>Father finished sowing grass seeds &amp; Willie finished harrowing at 10 oclock. I damed up creek &amp; made good place to wash sheep in &amp; got them washed by 12 oclock. Afternoon gathered stones on turnip land &amp; Willies gang ploughing it after supper. I was building fence at fire evening. Slight shower at 4 oclock the thunder is booming now so we expect more.</p> <p>28. SATURDAY. [148-217]</p> <p>Rainy morning. Hitched up waggon &amp; took 24 rails to build gap burned by fire in fallow. Willie Went to gang plough &amp; I went to blacksmiths shop with Fan got 36 c worth of pine lumber from him for a gate. Afternoon making gate Willie dunged out calves Evening he was gang ploughing turnip land. We have had a splendid rain last night &amp; today so everything is greatly refreshed.</p> <p>29. SUNDAY. A after Ascension [149-216]</p> <p>Attended Divine Service in the Presbyterian Church Keady the Pastor Rev. H. Currie preached from the text Thus saith the Lord Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom neither let the mighty man glory in his might let not the rich man glory in his riches Jeremiah 9th &amp; 23rd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 &amp; 30 DAYS. MAY &amp; JUNE.</span></h2> <p>30. MONDAY. [150-215]</p> <p>Willie gang ploughed all the remainder of turnip land today &amp; I gathered all the stones in forenoon with Fan. Afternoon made gate awhile then clipped 2 sheep before supper &amp; 4 after. Very pleasant day cool &amp; dry</p> <p>31. TUESDAY. [151-214]</p> <p>Harrowing turnip land I finished clipping sheep 4. Afternoon ploughed knolls alongside board fence then scraped them into hollows &amp; made it level, which inproves the appearance greatly &amp; will facilitate the putting on of the boards likewise. Pleasant day with few drops of rain. Got a load of hay for Owen Sound tomorrow.</p> <p>1. JUNE-WEDNESDAY. [152-213]</p> <p>Drew out load of hay out of barn &amp; finished it as barn door is too low to let out a full load. Got away a 7oclock. had fine cool day. but no demand for hay. Gave it to W. Watson @ $7 per ton had on 21.00 = 7.35 market fees 20 c 1 lb pressed nails &amp; a few copper rivits 10 c 30 c</p> <p>2. THURSDAY. [153-212]</p> <p>Clearing the potato land of stumps, weeds, &amp; stones. Afternoon plough it. Evening Willie was harrowing I was scraping &amp; leveling alongside of board fence got finished Father &amp; Ann have been cutting seed potatoes to day It was pretty cool last night but is warm tonight &amp; looks as though we would have a shower.</p> <p>3. FRIDAY. [154-211]</p> <p>Finished ploughing potato land harrowed it &amp; took off stones also opened two first furrows for potatoes. Afternoon had slight shower wrought awhile at a gate. then started to draw out dung for potatoes. Got out 8 loads by night.</p> <p>4. SATURDAY. [155-210] Easter Term ends.</p> <p>Planting potatoes 23 drills &amp; 4 for carrots. We required 1 1/2 loads more manure. Got through at suppertime. Then harrowing &amp; gathering stones, on turnip land</p> <p>5. WHIT-SUNDAY. [156-209] Pentecost.</p> <p>The Rev Mr. Blain of Tara assisted Mr Currie to dispence the Sacrament at Peabody on the forenoon of today &amp; preached for us in the evening at 6:30 Text for I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation unto every one that beleiveth, to the Jew first &amp; also to the Greek. Romans 1st &amp; 16th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE.-6th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>6. MONDAY. [157-208]</p> <p>We had a very severe frost last night. The potatoes &amp; beans &amp; tomatoes are badly blackened &amp; the clover hangs its head. We here at board fence to day got on all the boards we had &amp; lack about 30 six inch boards, however it is cattle &amp; pig proof, which is a great matter in the meantime. Evening drew the rails which board fence set free &amp; put them on old rail fence between here &amp; Keady which makes it a better fence than it has been since we saw it. This was a big days work</p> <p>7. TUESDAY. [158-207]</p> <p>Took off weeds off one land then ploughed &amp; drilled it. Manured 14 drills 4 loads manure &amp; covered in at night. This is to be sown with Mangold Wurzel tomorrow if all's well. They are alongside potatoes. Father sowed 3 drills Carrots today. That we drilled today is good soil &amp; splendid mould &amp; I hope we will have some good mangolds. Like rain.</p> <p>8. WEDNESDAY. [159-206]</p> <p>Got out roller on turnip sow machine rather and rolled &amp; ground drills Father Ann &amp; Willie droped seed so we had the mangels sown by 10 oclock. Then I was ploughing Afternoon at Bill Scarrow's raising a 50 x 60 barn. Willie was gathering stones. No rain cold &amp; dry.</p> <p>9. THURSDAY. [160-205]</p> <p>Willie was at O.S. with Prince &amp; light waggon had the wool along. 4 fleeces 34 lbs. 29 c for 26 lbs. I was ploughing with Fan &amp; Brisk stoning and stumping afternoon Ploughing evening No rain yet cold &amp; dry</p> <p>10. FRIDAY. [161-204]</p> <p>Ploughing forenoon. Father &amp; Willie digging stumps &amp; stones I was taking them off afternoon Evening ploughing with mare as Willie was away to Mill with 2 bags grist &amp; staying at Uncle Haverson's all night. Looks to be dry &amp; we had frost again last night Its dark</p> <p>11. SATURDAY. [162-203]</p> <p>Harrowing forenoon pretty good mould about 1/4 acre lody which I went over with planker. Afternoon ploughing got a good piece turned over &amp; harrowed. There is now more than 2/3 of the land ready to drill when a few stones are picked off. Willie got home with grist right bought dung fork $1. Warm to day &amp; I hope it will bring thunder</p> <p>12. TRINITY SUNDAY. [163-202]</p> <p>{no entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 30 DAYS. JUNE.</span></h2> <p>13. MONDAY. [164-201]</p> <p>Took off some stones &amp; started to drill Dug some stones at noon then drilling till suppertime. Had a very high wind yesterday &amp; today it was higher Dust blowing of turnips fields in clouds. So it was disagreeable working. Evening went a few rounds when it came on a severe thunderstorm &amp; hurracane sweeping down trees &amp; fence by rods. We had to build fences till dark to keep out own cattle out of crop &amp; some at cow. There are 28 rods to build yet</p> <p>14. TUESDAY. [165-200]</p> <p>Opened 14 drills more; there are 65 now then drew out 2 loads dung before dinner &amp; 9 after which manured 27 drills. Father &amp; Annie spreading Willie drew some rails to low parts of fences in the morning Breezy day &amp; cool.</p> <p>15. WEDNESDAY. [166-199]</p> <p>Drawing out manure 16 loads and there are now 63 drills manured spread &amp; ready to cover in. Fine cool day but dry. Mare has not colted yet 3 weeks past her time (or 11 months) &amp; 3 weeks today.</p> <p>16. THURSDAY. [167-198] Corpus Christi.</p> <p>Started to cover in with the one furrow rather wide land but 1/2 being along the side of knoll I can turn the furrow down on dung instead of up. Got the 63 drills finished in forenoon which kept me busy. Afternoon sowing got them finished alittle after supper. Had slight shower as we were finishing &amp; looks like more &amp; I hope it will come Good night</p> <p>17. FRIDAY. [168-197]</p> <p>Opened 40 drills with one furrow the first I have ever tried. They are pretty straight but I have 2 drills in the middle a little wider than the rest However that is of little moment when the speed is considered. I had them opened at 10 oclock, then put out 14 loads of manure before night 2 1/2 drills to manure tomorrow. We had a splendid nights rain last night which will do a great amount of good. as the ground was very dry</p> <p>18. SATURDAY. [169-196] Battle of Waterloo.</p> <p>Put out 2 1/2 loads manure &amp; got the drills covered in by dinnertime. Afternoon sowing the 39 drills Evening harrowed potatoes and took off stumps &amp; stones off the piece that is to plough for turnips.</p> <p>19. SUNDAY. 1 after Trinity. [170-195]</p> <p>David Carr &amp; I went to 12th Con. School House and opened a Sabbath school. We had 14 scholars which is encouraging, to say the least. We meet at 10 oclock. Afternoon at Church Mr Currie preached from the text Now if any man have not the spirit of Christ, he is none of his Romans 8th &amp; 9th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE.-6th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>20. MONDAY. [171-194] Accession of Queen Victoria 1837.</p> <p>Cross ploughing for turnips, had Fan afternoon as Prince was at blacksmiths shop Got it all ploughed &amp; part of it harrowed. Evening took fat sheep up to Wards corner to King who bought her on Monday 6th at $5</p> <p>21. TUESDAY. [172-193] Proclamation of Queeen Victoria.</p> <p>Willie got Jacksons light rig &amp; took Annie to town (on her way to Uxbridge) with Prince I had Fan &amp; Brisk harrowing &amp; planking till alittle after dinner then raised 41 drills with one furrow &amp; came out splendid just right so I will be more able to try again. Willie got home all right. Rather cool tonight I suppose it will freeze.</p> <p>22. WEDNESDAY. [173-192]</p> <p>Put out 11 loads manure before 1 oclock which did 23 drills. Then at D. Gilchrists raising a barn 40 x 60 got finished at dusk all right. Father &amp; Willie finished spreading 23 drills. Mare has not colted yet &amp; it will be a year on saturday first. I believe I will have to sit up tonight &amp; keep her company now &amp; again. Uncle W. raise his building tomorrow so we will not get turnips finished. 25 minutes to 12 oclock oh sweet sleep.</p> <p>23. THURSDAY. [174-191]</p> <p>Drew out 8 loads manure which finished the turnips manuring for a season. Afternoon at Uncle Williams raising a building for hay &amp; straw with stone stable under. 30 x 60 got it up well it is a first rate building &amp; fitted to give great accomodation. Father &amp; Willie were spreading manure Mare has not colted yet. It has been very cold all day &amp; is still cold.</p> <p>24. FRIDAY. [175-190] St. John Baptist - Midsummer Day.</p> <p>Covered in 41 drills this forenoon &amp; afternoon sowed them ^ (143 drills all together) so we have got the turnips sowing finished for another year. We finished on the 8th July last year 14 days earlier this year. Evening Willie and I cut bushes at creekside at foot of garden as we are to summer fallow all round the house &amp; make it clean &amp; level &amp; seed down. the soil is too stif for garden no colt yet - such an old lady</p> <p>25. SATURDAY. [176-189]</p> <p>At road work on Con. Willie drove horses &amp; I filled in gravel pit so that put it all in (4 days) After noon came on rain &amp; rained till 6 oclock so we did not get road work finished. I went to bed &amp; had a good day A year today since mare was at Tara &amp; no colt yet.</p> <p>26. SUNDAY. [177-188]</p> <p>Forenoon at Sabbath School on 12th Con had 23 scholars, we will soon need 4 teachers. Afternoon attended our own church Mr. Currie preached from the text If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. John 13th. &amp; 8th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> <p>JUNE.-6TH MONTH. 1881.</p> <p>20. MONDAY. [171-194]</p> <pre> Accession of Queen Victoria 1837. Cross ploughing for turnips, had Fan </pre> <pre>afternoon as Prince was at blacksmiths shop. Get it all ploaghed + </pre> <pre>part of it harrowed. Evening took fat sheep up to Ward['?]s corner </pre> <pre>to King who bought her on Monday 6th at $5. </pre> <p><br />21. TUESDAY. [172-193]</p> <pre> Proclamation of Queen Victoria. Willie got Jacksons light rig + took Annie </pre> <p>to town (on her way to Uxbridge) with Prince I had Fan + Brish</p> <p>harrowing + planking till alittle after dinner then raised 41 drills with</p> <p>one furrow + came out splendid just right so I will be more</p> <p>apt to try again. Willie got home alright. Rather cool.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">[Note placed above the next 3 entries]</span></h2> <p>Gillies 4.84</p> <pre> 3.00 returned in Feb </pre> <p>Thompson 5.00 boots</p> <p>McInnis 10.00 reaping</p> <p>Thompson –.50 1/2 days work</p> <p>Atchison 3.50 posts. [?]</p> <pre> _____ 26.84 </pre> <p>Oatmeal 2.28</p> <p>House 10.00</p> <p>Cows 5.00</p> <p>Sow 1.00</p> <pre> _____ 45.12 </pre> <p><br />25. SATURDAY.</p> <pre> At road work on Con. Willie drove horses </pre> <p>+ I filled in gravel pit so that put it all in (4 days)</p> <p>After noon on rain + rained till 6 oclock so we did</p> <p>not get road work finished. I went to bed + had a good sleep</p> <p>as I have been watching mare I needed it.</p> <pre> A year today since mare was at Tara + no colt yet. </pre> <p></p> <p>26. SUNDAY. 2 after Trinity [177-188]</p> <pre> Forenoon at Sabbath School on 12th Con had 23 </pre> <p>scholars , we will soon need 4 teachers.</p> <p>Afternoon attended our own church Mr. Currie preached from the</p> <p>text If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.</p> <pre> John 13th + 8th. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1881. 30 &amp; 31 DAYS. JUNE &amp; JULY.</span></h2> <p>27. MONDAY. [178-187]</p> <p>Finished road work on Con. in forenoon Afternoon rained till 6 oclock good heavy rain. We turned to the making of gate for roadside got it all dressed with plane &amp; put together so far. The braces &amp; pins are not put on yet. The 2 year old heifer bought of R. Campbell calved tonight in bush. We gave it a good suck &amp; milked some from her &amp; left them there.</p> <p>28. TUESDAY. [179]</p> <p>Drew all the logs out of creek below garden &amp; made a large heap of them but they will take awhile to dry before they burn. Afternoon took home heifer &amp; calf. &amp; fixed gap in bush fence. Then draw off stone pile in garden &amp; put the stones at creek banks to prevent water from fretting them away. also started to build a covenient place to dip water no colt as yet.</p> <p>29. WEDNESDAY. [180-185]</p> <p>At road work on townline we had four days so we got done tonight. Willie lost his thumb nail last night by a pinch from a stone but he got on to watch gaps &amp; I had horses &amp; waggon. At gate awhile in the evening A fine comet appreared unanounced on Thursday (23rd) of last week It is the first comet I ever saw &amp; is said to be the comet of 1812</p> <p>30. THURSDAY. [181-184]</p> <p>Fenced new watering place with poles which we took out of bush in spring. Shifted piece of fence raised stones and threw down old log shantie at the end of log house The frost &amp; dry weather has so damaged the hay crop that hay is now selling at $13 per ton. 4 weeks ago at $18.</p> <p>1. JULY-FRIDAY. [182-183] Long Vacation Begins - Dominion Day - Bank Holiday</p> <p>Shifted fence from west side of old orchard to east side &amp; build it 4 rails high. At 3 oclock I left for Picnick in John Smiths bush held under the auspices of Keady Marmian &amp; 12th Con Schools. They had a lengthy programme of which I heard 1/2. Uncle Haverson Aunt &amp; Jack were down with buggy. Warm day.</p> <p>2. SATURDAY. [183-182]</p> <p>Started off with Rosie this morning to Cochrane's Bull a long walk &amp; it was very warm, got back at 11 oclock Afternoon taking off remainder of stones off garden &amp; orchard got steps built down to creek so as to get water as the creek rises &amp; falls Hamilton was niggering in fallow &amp; the fire is into the piece that was not burned &amp; the wind gets up tomorrow we may get trouble. Hope the best.</p> <p>3. SUNDAY. 3 after Trinity. [184-181]</p> <p>Went Sabbath school had a good attendance some being new scholars. Afternoon at our own Church Mr. Currie preached from the text Take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand Eph. 6th &amp; 13th &amp; following verses.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY.-7th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>4. MONDAY. [185-180]</p> <p>Getting away old log shed gathering stones and stumps. An hour or two will make it ready for the plough now. Evening put on a load of hay for Owen Sound. This has been a very warm day</p> <p>5. TUESDAY. [186-179]</p> <p>At O.S. with load of hay got $11 per ton had 1960 lbs $10.753 Bought $1 oatmeal. Paid 1.40 Ballance crosscut saw. 2 harvest rakes 25 c 2 hats $1. Books &amp; Stationary 1.25. Weighing 10 c Got home all right No cold yet.</p> <p>6. WEDNESDAY. [187-178]</p> <p>Took off some stones &amp; rubbish &amp; got started to plough. Got part in front of house ploughed. Evening at Uncle W. raising sheep house. Willie Harrowed the piece I ploughed.</p> <p>7. THURSDAY. [188-177]</p> <p>Went to Thomson's as they want to hire did not bargain wants $23 per month. Came on rain &amp; rained till night. Got gate for road finished. &amp; the other made for calves park to let horses down to water. This rain has done a great amount of good turnips will soon be ready for hoe. 9 oclock Mare foaled horse colt all night.</p> <p>8. FRIDAY. [189-176]</p> <p>Ploughing all day very warm Got 1/2 turned over. Mare &amp; colt doing well. the latter a little weak on pasterns but will soon straighten up. Father &amp; Willie wwere hoing potatoes they will soon need furring up. Turnips growing fast will need hoe in a day or two.</p> <p>9. SATURDAY. [190-175]</p> <p>Ploughing all day 2 or 3 hours will finish it now. The heapss of logs &amp; bush are all burned but 2 One at creek side &amp; small one on ploughing. Breezy day but very warm. Colt still doing well Father &amp; Willie finished potatoes &amp; hoed turnips afternoon.</p> <p>10. SUNDAY. 4 after Trinity. [191-174]</p> <p>At our Sabbath School in the forenoon had 19 scholars As the Sacrament was dispensed at Desboro today our service was in the evening at 6 oclock. Mr. Currie had for his text But exhort one another daily least any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. JULY.</span></h2> <p>11. MONDAY. [192-173] Had Donald Sinclair with a Toronto Mower in the field blow frea field. He finished it aftersupper about 5 or 6 acres. We had J. Thomson (&amp; will have him for a week at $1. per day) mowing in stumpy field next Keady. I was cutting fence corners forenoon after mowing along with Thomson. Father &amp; Willie hoeing turnips.</p> <p><br />12. TUESDAY. [193-172] Looks like rain. Raking up among stumps at 10 started with horserake in clear field. raked a strip on 3 sides &amp; got it cocked up when we got the tail of a thunder shower which lasted 10 minutes. Put tops on cocks &amp; mowing till night. The frost has so damaged the hay crop that in many places the timothy has not headed outt at all. &amp; where we had heavy hay last year we have nothing but leaves. However we will have plenty.</p> <p><br />13. WEDNESDAY. [194-171] Mowing forenoon got big piece gone over Afternoon got trial of Tiger sulky rake that was lying at Keady. I raked remainder of field with it; was throagh at suppertime Then took over a small load to Mr. Currie &amp; one into log barn. The Sulky rake wraught well. dis charges easily but appears to be rather hurriedly got up. Price 28. in two payments.</p> <p>14. THURSDAY. [195-170] St. Swithin. Finished field at Keady at 10 oclock Caught horses &amp; got on &amp; off one load before dinner. Afternoon got in 5 loads 6 in all 3 are in log barn 3 in stable loft. Colt was out runing round with its mother tonight in the yard. It is straightening up pretty well. Fine day</p> <p>15. FRIDAY. [196-169] Willie &amp; I put off load I then put braces to catches on handles of horserake which will keep them fast now Raking up till dinnertime, then drawing in 6 loads in stable loft. Had Jas. Atchison helping afternoon. Very warm it took a pailfull of water to put off every load.</p> <p>16. SATURDAY. [197-168] Slight thunder shower at 6 oclock this morning. Took Mare to Waddles horse at Saugeen Road. $3 for insurance Afternoon Raking hay Evening took it all at 2 loads in stable. So we have 15 alls off about 12 acres. We have had 20 of 6 acres. But we will have enough to put us through the winter Paid John Thompson $5 balance 50¢ 5 1/2 days work at 1 per day Quite a strong breeze tonight.</p> <p>. SUNDAY. 5 after Trinity [198-167]</p> <p>We were over at our Sabbath School I had 3 boys in my class today. Some of the scholars have Scarlet FEver just now Afternoon at our own church Mr Currie preached from the text Thou art weighed in the balance and art found wanting. Daniel 5th &amp; 27.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY._-_7TH_MONTH._1881."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY. - 7TH MONTH. 1881.</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18._MONDAY._.5B199-166.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">18. MONDAY. [199-166]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19._TUESDAY._.5B200-165.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">19. TUESDAY. [200-165]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20._WEDNESDAY._.5B201-164.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">20. WEDNESDAY. [201-164]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21._THURSDAY._.5B202-163.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">21. THURSDAY. [202-163]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22._FRIDAY._.5B203-162.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">22. FRIDAY. [203-162]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23._SATURDAY._.5B204-161.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">23. SATURDAY. [204-161]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24._SUNDAY._6_after_Trinity._.5B205-160.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">24. SUNDAY. 6 after Trinity. [205-160]</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY. - 7TH MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">18. MONDAY. [199-166]</span></h3> <p>Built all the fences around the hay field that is cleared to let the cattle in. I got them in at noon. Afternoon cut thistles among potatoes then finished summer fallow. Cleaned up grist &amp; moulded up potatoes got through at dark. George Morden is coming to mow tomorrow at 1 per day. Cool evening been very windy for some days back.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">19. TUESDAY. [200-165]</span></h3> <p>Father and Willie went away to Tara Mill G.M. &amp; I ground scythe &amp; started in newest field 8 acres new land.. Put up 9 cocks of it at night. Had cow in pound this morning but got her away before noon &amp; I was glad Old Joe vr.McGrath Bravo. ---</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">20. WEDNESDAY. [201-164]</span></h3> <p>Thunderstorm this morning but little rain, it went away round south. Cleaned out driving shed floor &amp; ground scythe. Mowed 3 or 4 swaths before dinner. Afternoon cocking up 13 cocks &amp; mowed 6 swaths before sun set. G. Morden was in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">21. THURSDAY. [202-163]</span></h3> <p>Mowed till supper time got finished but have some fence corners yet. Evening cocking up 11 cocks. It takes a great amount of raking to get a cock, this year. There is nearly 3 acres of the field that we have not mowed it being so I shortened by frost.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">22. FRIDAY. [203-162]</span></h3> <p>Raking up what we cut yesterday &amp; mowed some in the bush where the fire burned. It was the best grass we cut this year. Afternoon drew in 5 loads 4 unloaded in stable one on barn for the night. Cloudy morning but cleared off before noon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">23. SATURDAY. [204-161]</span></h3> <p>St. James.</p> <p>Cut Orchard &amp; fence corners then hoeing turnips till dinnertime. Afternoon raked &amp; gathered hay out of bush &amp; fence corners. Caught hoses took load round to stalble and loaded it then draw in 1/2 load out of bush &amp; out of orchard. So we have got through haying for another year. 17 loads in stable loft &amp; 4 in log barn. 21 in all. G Morden for 4 days $4.50. Cost of haying $12 probably. The hay is well saved this year better than last. We had 38 loads last year.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">24. SUNDAY. 6 after Trinity. [205-160]</span></h3> <p>Our Sabbath School had to be given up for a few weeks on account of a fever being prevalent in the district. Father was requested to conduct service at the funeral of J. Chalmer's daughter to day at North Derby. I was along with team attended our on Church afternoon. Rev H Currie preached from the text But rejoice in as much as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings;</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#1881._31_DAYS._JULY."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">1881. 31 DAYS. JULY.</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25._MONDAY._.5B206-159.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">25. MONDAY. [206-159]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26._TUESDAY._.5B207-158.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">26. TUESDAY. [207-158]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27._WEDNESDAY._.5B208-157.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">27. WEDNESDAY. [208-157]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28._THURSDAY._.5B209-156.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">28. THURSDAY. [209-156]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29._FRIDAY._.5B210-155.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">29. FRIDAY. [210-155]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30._SATURDAY_.5B211-154.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">30. SATURDAY [211-154]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31._SUNDAY._7_after_Trinity._.5B212-153.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">31. SUNDAY. 7 after Trinity. [212-153]</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. JULY.</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">25. MONDAY. [206-159]</span></h3> <p>Fixed up log barn doors cleaned ott pig pen for young pigs. Got 7 caught and put in. Then hoeing turnips.</p> <p>Some of the hard clay spots have lost the turnips by the long continued drought, but some took remarkably well and on the whole they have a good appearance.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">26. TUESDAY. [207-158]</span></h3> <p>Cool day, &amp; cloudy, with slight drizzly showers wind north west. There had been a slight shower during the might so the turnips were freshened up quite a bit.</p> <p>We were hoeing all day over 2 acr finished 36 drills to hoe. Got little pigs all in pen to might. Cloudy still I hope it may rain. (Rest for the weary)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">27. WEDNESDAY. [208-157]</span></h3> <p>At O.S. meeting, Annie Had 3 passengers along &amp; 2 pigs for W. Ingils. Cascade Mills sold at $1 per head - $2. Annie Arrived with 4 oclock train all night. Expesnes Boots &amp; watch key $2.15.</p> <p>Plesant evening coming home.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">28. THURSDAY. [209-156]</span></h3> <p>Hoeing turnips till 11 oclock. Jas Corbett O.S. called with buggy and took me to see a Kirby Reaper working in barley field. He is agent would sell at 115. First payment 1883 with 3 succeeding payments. We have decided to hire a reaper for this year till we see what turns up. Afternoon got W. Olivers scuffled &amp; scuffled turnips till sun down then took it home. Called on J. McInnis he will reap for us on Saturday.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">29. FRIDAY. [210-155]</span></h3> <p>Ground cradle blade and cut 20 stooks of 10 sheaves fall wheat &amp; road round barley, for reaper. Very warm. Evening had to take Sally to Cochran's started off at 1 &amp; got back at 11. 8 Miles. Rather long evening walk.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">30. SATURDAY [211-154]</span></h3> <p>Had Toronto Reaper cutting barley. It did not make very good work.</p> <p>Got it all worked up by supper time. Heavy thunder shower passed round south ground here very dry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">31. SUNDAY. 7 after Trinity. [212-153]</span></h3> <p>Attended Keady Sabbath School &amp; service afterwards our Pastor had for too his text Isaiah 33rd &amp; 16th. He shall dwell on high his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks bread shall be given him, his waters shall be sure.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST._-8TH_MONTH._1881."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST. -8TH MONTH. 1881.</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1._MONDAY._.5B213-152.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1. MONDAY. [213-152]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2._TUESDAY._.5B214-151.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2. TUESDAY. [214-151]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3._WEDNESDAY._.5B215-150.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">3. WEDNESDAY. [215-150]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4._THURSDAY._.5B216-149.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">4. THURSDAY. [216-149]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5._FRIDAY._.5B217-148.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">5. FRIDAY. [217-148]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6.SATURDAY._.5B218-147.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">6.SATURDAY. [218-147]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7._SUNDAY._.5B219-146.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">7. SUNDAY. [219-146]</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST. -8TH MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1. MONDAY. [213-152]</span></h3> <p>Took off stones &amp; stumps off summer fallow and took down old root house.</p> <p>Afternoon harrowing. Evening Ploughing. The sods are cut in squale blocks rather rough tooking. Very warm &amp; plough hard to hold. Called on John Duncan. we are to have his oxen &amp; driver on Thursday if all well.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">2. TUESDAY. [214-151]</span></h3> <p>Ploughing S. F. all day. very very hot; burned heap of rails that came but of old root house. Father &amp; Willie finished mangolds &amp; Carols.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">3. WEDNESDAY. [215-150]</span></h3> <p>Finished ploughing then harrowing till suppertime. Then made 3 hand spikes for tomorrow. Willie was pulling peas.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">4. THURSDAY. [216-149]</span></h3> <p>Logging all day got up 24 or 25 heaps and over 1 1/2 acres. We had G. Duncan with oxen G. Morden &amp; Wesley Oliver's hired man. We intend the land we have logged for fall wheat if possible to got it in.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">5. FRIDAY. [217-148]</span></h3> <p>Pulling peas till 4 oclock then caught horses &amp; put on the rack.</p> <p>Got supper &amp; in one load barley when a squall proceeding a thunderstorm came up but it brought no rain. Got in another load &amp; left 16 stooks they only got a few drops of rain so we took it all in also the fall wheat.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">6.SATURDAY. [218-147]</span></h3> <p>Morning the wind blowing from north east upper portion of clouds drifting in opposite direction. Thunder in south west which has now brought us an hours rain &amp; is still raining Began to clean out barn at 10 oclock &amp; was busy till 4. Put out old straw &amp; chaff &amp; down scaffold. Made it ready for crop Willie had Prince at shope 2 shoes set. Mr Currie is taking him to Desboro to morrow as his mare lost sight of one eye. It appeared to be pierced by some sharp snag</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">7. SUNDAY. [219-146]</span></h3> <p>Attended Sabbath School Keady &amp; service afterwards Mr Currie had his text There were giants in the earth in those days Genesis 6th 4th. Notes Giants here ment desperadoes or men who fell with a blow. Giants of the present day The spirit of worldliness. It has been in the world from the beginning &amp; age has not impaired its strength. 2nd the Giant of worldly pleasure the young its chief devotees The Giant Intemperance one of the greatest. 3rd Church fairs &amp; entertainments leaves for opening the purses of the people. Very questionable mades &amp;c &amp;c</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 1881. == 31 Days. AUGUST.</p> <p>8. MONDAY. [220-145]</p> <p>Put off load of fall wheat then pulling peas. They will keep us pulling till noon on Wednesday I guess. Crop clean &amp; evenly ripened but do^not appear to be very richly poded. Peas small being so hurriedly ripened. Cool day with signs of more rain. The 8th of August Well, Well &amp;</p> <p><br />9. TUESDAY. [221-144]</p> <p>Pulling peas all day except an hour in the morning when it was raining. Cleared up a fine day &amp; every thing is dry again.</p> <p><br />10. WEDNESDAY. [222-143]</p> <p>Pulling peas forenoon afternoon took in four loads of peas &amp; put off last one as I will need waggon to Mr. Duncan's thrashing tomorrow.</p> <p><br />11. THURSDAY. [223-142]</p> <p>Thrashing at John Duncan's barley &amp; fall wheat. Had horses on machine. Willie was at J. McInnis he is coming to reap on Friday afternoon. He then finished pulling peas. Cool day &amp; cloudy</p> <p><br />12. FRIDAY. [224-141]</p> <p>Took gate for road side to Jackson's shop then we cut rouds round fields for reaper. Reaper did not come &amp; as we had James Atchison we went &amp; cut part of the new land wheat I was scuffling turnips Reaper came alittle after supper &amp; we got down a large piece of field across creek</p> <p><br />13. SATURDAY. [225-140]</p> <p>Put our team on raper they went well got wheat across creek &amp; 2 acres beside barley. He then went to Bains &amp; came back &amp; cut the oats before 5 oclock. We had a hand from John Duncan tying so we got it all up in stook by night. Reaping clear land 40¢ per acre</p> <p><br />14. SUNDAY. [226-139]</p> <p>Rev Mr. Currie preached from Luke XIII-16. Christ the first to raise woman from the degradation entailed by being the first in the transgression. Elevated more in the birth of Christ than she lost in the fall. She a child of God = a daughter of Abraham. Labouring under deep affliction. God never promised freedom from affliction nor from the bitter fruit of sin in this life. Jesus attributed her affliction to Satan. A wrong idea of the present age attributing to Providence the calamities &amp; disease of life which should be attributed to Satan. The case of Job. God permits evil but does not originate it. Permits &amp; overrules it for his glory. She frequented God's house her heart was there. The blessing came in the use of means ––.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST. -8th MONTH. == 1881.</span></h2> <p>15. MONDAY. [227-138]</p> <p>Drawing in all day got peas all in 13 loads in all. 7 on top of granery. Very pleasant day for working cool clear&amp; dry.</p> <p><br />16. TUESDAY. [228-137]</p> <p>Put off load of peas in the morning then cut remainder of new land wheat. Got through alittle after dinner. Hitched up &amp; drew it in to other wheat field so as to let cattle into aftergrass in the newest field where they will enjoy life for a time Evening I fixed fence along the top of oats. Willie at shop with Brisk</p> <p><br />17. WEDNESDAY. [229-136] Finished scuffling turnips then afternoon harrowed summer fallow. It is very thick with sods but the most of them are dead now Father &amp; Willie were at the hoe. We have had little dew for two mornings now still the clouds are high with bright blue sky so it may be dry.</p> <p><br />18. THURSDAY. [230-135]</p> <p>Examined wheat across creek this morning as we had no dew. Grain quite hard so we got hitched up. Had in two loads be fore dinner &amp; 4 after from across creek which finished it. Evening got in 3 loads wheat from beside barley stabble left 32 stooks. &amp; 36 of White Russian which grew on new land Began to look like rain at 3oclock &amp; is still cloudy but may not rain tonight Good night old friend lale no tells go to school</p> <p><br />19. FRIDAY. [231-134]</p> <p>Hoeing turnips second time all day got 49 done &amp; left 5 drills Cloudy day but dry</p> <p>20. SATURDAY. [232-133] Long Vacation ends.</p> <p>Finished howing turnips then drew in wheat 3 loads so all our wheat is in now, &amp; it did not get a shower in stook. Afternoon took in the oats 3 loads 49 stooks. Built up parts of fence that was blown down to let cattle &amp; pigs into pea stubble. Evening cut round oats on knolls for reaper on Monday</p> <p><br />21. SUNDAY. 10 after Trinity [233-132]</p> <p>We were at our Sabbath School again to day had 5 scholars Had few on account of fever. Attended Divine service in our own Church Mr Currie preached from Ps. 61st &amp; 2nd When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 1st Consider the cirrcumstances which lead to this prayer 2nd the refuge to which the prayer points A Rock The Rock Christ Jesus. 3rd Lead me. Entire confidence implied.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>22. MONDAY. [234-131] Reaper did not come but will be tomorrow Put off load of Oats hitched up &amp; took home Mr Duncans scuffler &amp; brought down his horse rake. Willie raked till night we then drew in rakings. He broke a tooth of the rake I was picking up in follow afternoon Evening cut round Oats at Barn then rakings August nearly gone</p> <p><br />23. TUESDAY. [235-130] Took home horserake. Reaper came &amp; cut knolls &amp; afternoon piece beside barn. Oats on knolls all tied &amp; 49 stooks set. Ann &amp; Willie once round piece beside barn Reaper wiill back on Friday to cut across creek</p> <p><br />24. WEDNESDAY. [236-129] Got 16 bag &amp; 16 lbs seed wheat from J Duncan at 1.20 per bus very dear it being rusted &amp; far from first quality However it will do for seed &amp; it was near by. I was then ploughing S.F. Sowing it afternoon Evening ploughing. Ann &amp; Willie finished tying Oats &amp; Father finished stooking.</p> <p><br />25. THURSDAY. [237-128] Ploughing all day Willie turned part of dung heap. Father lit log heap we took out of creek at dark so we had a scene fit for an artist The two green trees on each side the fence &amp; all lighted up so brilliantly. So closed the 25th of August 1881</p> <p><br />26. FRIDAY. [238-127] Finished S.F forenoon if it had some levelling done in front of the house it would be ready for seed. Cut swath for reaper before dinner &amp; reaper had one round cut also Looking like rain we hurried up &amp; got it finished by 6 oclock 106 stooks quick work. Rained a few drops but is still cloudy.</p> <p><br />27. SATURDAY. [239-126] Rained a few drops this morning. Started to cradle stumpy part of oat field at 9 oclock cut a large piece &amp; road for reaper round clear piece Oats pretty good. Sold 1 lamb to Dolphin today for 2.75. Last night wonderful to relate Ready was the scene of a great conflagration. Old Joe McFarland's log tavern &amp; frame shed were destroyed by fire. No other damage was done (damage a good clearance)</p> <p><br />28. SUNDAY. 11 after Trinity [240-125] Very warm day. We were at Sabbath School had 8 scholars. Mr Curries text today Isaiah 9th &amp; 6th The Wonderful. IN the first place Wonderful in respect to his person. United to a sinful &amp; poluted nature &amp; his own nature &amp; purity still maintained {illegible} W-- In respect to the offices which he assumed Pro. Pit. &amp; King W-- in his attributes. Wonderful in his works. Creation &amp; Atonement the masterpiece The works by which perishing man was redeemed. We In is love fallen man his special love. In his suffering the great humiliation of the cross. Lastly Wonderful in his triumphs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_.26_SEPTEMBER._-_8TH_.26_9TH_MONTHS._1881."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST &amp; SEPTEMBER. - 8TH &amp; 9TH MONTHS. 1881.</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29._MONDAY._.5B241-124.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">29. MONDAY. [241-124]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30._TUESDAY._.5B242-123.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">30. TUESDAY. [242-123]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31._WEDNESDAY._.5B243-122.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">31. WEDNESDAY. [243-122]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1._SEPTEMBER_--THURSDAY._.5B244-121.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1. SEPTEMBER --THURSDAY. [244-121]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_._FRIDAY._.5B245-120.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2 . FRIDAY. [245-120]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_._SATURDAY._.5B246-119.5D_Trinity_Term_ends"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">3 . SATURDAY. [246-119] Trinity Term ends</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4._SUNDAY._12_after_Trinity_.5B247-118.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">4. SUNDAY. 12 after Trinity [247-118]</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST &amp; SEPTEMBER. - 8TH &amp; 9TH MONTHS. 1881.</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">29. MONDAY. [241-124]</span></h3> <p>Finished cutting Oats on stumpy land, and hour after dinner. Then we drew in the Oats on knolls 4 good loads. They were cut on Tuesday last.</p> <p>This has been a very hot day. I think the hottest we have had this year. John Bravender got sunstruck &amp; had Doctor attending him. Bleeding with ice water applied to the head are some of the remedies used.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">30. TUESDAY. [242-123]</span></h3> <p>Reaper came this morning about 8 oclock, &amp; finished and hour after dinner. This is a very good piece of oats the sheaves are strewn very thickly we have not got them all bnd &amp; scarcely 1/4 stooked up but it may be dry tomorrow This has been another hot day the earth as an oven &amp; the heavens as brass. The turnips are weather in great need of rain . Hope</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">31. WEDNESDAY. [243-122]</span></h3> <p>Finished tying up &amp; had it all stooked except 3 lands by dinnertime. This morning we had a fine breeze which freshened up so that stooking was difficult. &amp; has so fanned the fires through the country that we cannot see 1/2 a mile &amp; so thick that our eyes are sore. The air is hot like the breath of a furnace even though in motion. We drew in Oats between barn &amp; creek 4 loads. Father finished stooking Uncle William was fighting fire to day Dolphin's swamp all on fire. Crossway burning.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1. SEPTEMBER --THURSDAY. [244-121]</span></h3> <p>Put off load then cradling oats across creek &amp; a few drops fell before dinner. Stooked up what we had cut &amp; came home to dinner. Afternoon had a slight shower. Cleaned up barn floor &amp; started to thras oats for horses. Suppertime we had a very heavy shower water standing in pools. I had to got after cows tonight - had another heavy shower, the turnips look better already. &amp; the fires will be fixed up. Cleand up oats - 5 or 6 bus. Rain, hope realined.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">2 . FRIDAY. [245-120]</span></h3> <p>Started to plough pea stubble it is a little better of the rain (about 3 in in. ) Ploughing till 10:30 oclock when J.McInnis came with a new center cut reaper made by Toronto Co. to let us see it working. Grain to wet so he will be back tomorrow. Afternoon Ploughing got a big piece turned over.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">3 . SATURDAY. [246-119] Trinity Term ends</span></h3> <p>Ploughing till the grain was dry, then finished cradling across creek. Afternoon had reaper finishing oats. The new reaper works well knife driven on the old plow; rakes or by shaft. R. Coulter was in the field and offers the machine for $95 with 3 years to pay first payment Jan. 1883. Finished tying by moon light.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">4. SUNDAY. 12 after Trinity [247-118]</span></h3> <p>At Sabbath School had 6 in class to day 14 altogether. Mr Currie's text today Romans 5 &amp; 9 Adam a type of the Saviour 1st Adam came directly from Gods hand the same true of the Messiah. 2nd Adam perfect in the beginning Made in the likeness of God. The Son was the express image of his Fathers person. 3rd The relation between Adam &amp; his wife the same as between Christ &amp; his Church. 4th Adam the federal head of human race All sinned &amp; fell in him Christ fulfilled the law for his people. In Adam all die --- Every type falls short of to antitype. The first Adam of the earthly earthy, the second the Lord from heaven. Paradise lost - Paradise regained No choice in our relation to the one. Believe &amp; live. We can choose another federal head. ----</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>5. MONDAY. [ 248 - 117] Drawing in Oats three loads from across creak and four from stumpy part of other oat field. 7 loads today such a day as this we have never seen since we came to Canada with smoke from bush fires. The high wind today has drawn them on we can scarcely see Duncan's barns for smoke and our eyes are painful . At 4 oclock it was almost dark the sun being clouded with the dance smoke many have been fighting fire today we have no doubt the fire about Keady</p> <p><br />6. TUESDAY. [ 249 - 116 ] Drawing in all day 7 loads off 3 acres big acres of course. but it was a good crop. The wind was not quite so high today or the smoke so dense. We expected to hear of yesterday and so we have Aunt Mary's barn was burned and the contents.They came thrashing in the barn forenoon had to take machine away just in time for it caught fire a few minutes after from sparks. The swamp close by was burning furiously Barn insured for $250 contents at $500. I left for there tonight on horseback.</p> <p><br />7. WEDNESDAY. [ 250 - 115 ] At Uncle Haverson's. What a desolation the fire has made their fences thrown down and partly burned The swamp nearly all burned down. Aunt Mary's place looks bare nothing but ashes for a full barn. The house is lonely without it but it is well that it was saved. Today the fire is quieter being in a sense burned out. I helped them to raise a new crib for well (as the are to {illegible} it) before I left plenty of water a comfort and necissity in their present state the contents of barn were Uncle Hs. They got two cattle killed on Monday by falling tree</p> <p><br />8. THURSDAY. [ 250- 114 ] Ploughing pea stubble all day cooler today. Ground hard and flies bad on horses. Can my inference be drawn.</p> <p>Willie hd mare shod. Got the scraper here from McKees gate &amp; started to level S.F. in front of house.</p> <p>I have got a severe cold by some cause or other</p> <p><br />9. FRIDAY. [ 251 - 113 ] Ploughing forenoon through offload then drawing in afternoon from across creek 4 good loads so the Harvest of 1881 is in the barn. Seed time &amp; harvest shall not cease. We have had a very pleasant harvest dry weather and the labour rendered lighter by the reaper we have succeeded well without a hired man. On the hole we have had a good crop. Cost of reaping 22 Acres $9.50</p> <p><br />10. SATURDAY. [ 252 - 112 ] Ploughing all day a day will finish it now. I don't remember of the flies ever being so bad on the horses as this afternoon bot &amp; black flies. Cloudy with a stiff breeze from the south. Willie and Father went picking up in fallow. I wonder if we will get in wheat in time in new land</p> <p><br />11. SUNDAY. 13 after Trinity [ 253 - 111 ]</p> <p>We were at the S.S. today again had 12 Scholars 4 in my class Mr Currie had for his text today II Kings 5th 1st to 14th Naaman the leper. Learn 1st might and fruition do not exempt us from the ills of life. 2nd Great &amp; important events often rise from trivial causes. 3rd The importance of the religious training of children. 4th True religion will make the possessor blessing wherever his lot may be cast. 5h We should not despise information from inferiors. 6th knowledge to be useful must be reduced to practice. Be ye doers of the word and not hearers only</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>. MONDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. TUESDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. WEDNESDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. THURSDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. 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[248 - 117 ] Drawing in Oats three loads from across Creek &amp; four from Stumpy part of other oat field. 7 loads today Such a day as this we have never seen since we came to Canada with smoke from bushfires the high wind today has drawn them on we can scarcely see Duncan's Barns for smoke and our eyes are painful at 4 it was almost dark the sun being clouded with the dance smoke many have been fighting fire today we have no doubt the fire about Keady</p> <p><br />6. TUESDAY. [ 249- 116 ] Drawing in all day seven loads off three acres big Acres of course but it was a good crop the wind was not quite so high today or the smoke so dance we expected to hear of yesterday and so we have Aunt Mary's barn was burned and the contents they came thrashing in the barn forenoon had to take machine away just in time for it caught fire a few minutes after from Sparks the swamp close by was burning furiously Barn insured for $250 contents at $500 I left for there tonight on Horseback</p> <p><br />7. WEDNESDAY. [250 -115 ] At Uncle Haverson's what a desolation the fire has made their fences thrown down and fully burned the swamp nearly all burned down Aunt Mary's place looks bear nothing but ashes for a full Barn the house is lonely without it but it is well that it was saved today the fire is quieter being in a sense burned out I helped them to raise a new crib for well as the are two legible it before I left plenty of water a comfort and {illegible} in their present State the contents of barn were uncle ho they got two cattle killed on Monday by falling tree</p> <p><br />8. THURSDAY. [251 -114 ] Ploughing forenoon through offload then drawing in afternoon from across Creek for good loads so the Harvest of 1881 is in the barn seed time and harvest shall not cease we have had a very pleasant Harvest dry weather and the labor rendered lightly by the reaper we have succeeded well without a Hired Man on the whole we have had a good crop cost of reaping 22 Acres $9.50</p> <p><br />9. FRIDAY. [252 -113 ]</p> <p></p> <p>10. SATURDAY. [ 253- 112] Ploughing all day a day will finish it now I don't remember of the Flies ever being so bad on the horses as this afternoon bought and black flies Cloudy with a stiff breeze from the south Willie and father went picking up in follow I wonder if we will get in wheat in time in new land</p> <p><br />11. SUNDAY. 13 after Trinity [ 254-111 ]</p> <p>We were at the SS today again had 12 Scholars for in my class Mr Currie had for his text today 2 Kings 5th 1st to 14th Naaman the leper learn first might and fruition do not exempt us from the ills of Life second Great and important events often rise from trivial causes third the importance of the religious training of children fourth True Religion will make the processor blessing wherever his lot may be cast fifth we shall not despise information from inferiors sex knowledge to be useful must be {illegible} to practice be ye doers of the word and not hears only</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>12. MONDAY. [255 - 110] Finished the field at dark tonight. Father sowed 2 bags and got over 2/3 of it. This is thiner than our usual seeding so we will see how it will do. Willie was picking up this forenoon &amp; coming home found the ewe we call Blackleg dead in the fence corner. We plucked off the wool and put her beneath the sod at noon. Her breathing has been laborious for more than a year &amp; I suppose grub in the head also -- Cloudy and slight showers just like fall</p> <p><br />13. TUESDAY. [256 - 109 ] I was harrowing until Father finished swwing then Willie harrowed till night. I was scraping in Garden got it pretty level now but it has taken quite a while. Evening I hung gate at barnyard to open into calves field to let horses to water.</p> <p>Bright blue sky today with big white clouds floating on a cool northern breeze</p> <p><br />14. WEDNESDAY. [ 257-108 ] Willie harrowing all day. I and father were digging stones and leveling in front of house. Afternoon had more picking stones off orchard scraping and removed parliament building to the shade of plum tree at the end of log house. Evening picked up a little in follow and lit f4 log heaps</p> <p><br />15. THURSDAY. [258 -107 ] Willie finished field at half past 10. Father &amp; I lighted a lot more heaps &amp; picked up. The wind got up very high from South East so the fence caught three or four times but we put it out. Got Orchard at back of house sown at dinner time &amp; I ganged it in. I was at fire evening. Willie harrowing ganging. The wind is still high but we have got a fine shower so I think we can go to bed</p> <p><br />16. FRIDAY. [259 -106 ] I was up looking at fire between 12 &amp; 1 as we have the equinoxial gale. The spark were being whirled along with every gust, but I thought nothing fresh had caught so I went to bed till 5. Still a very strong gale. Fire spread a little among old logs but fence did not catch. Logged up piece to keep fire from spreading among logs. Then took off 4 big stones at creekbed. Picking up all afternoon and finished it heavy rain at supper time and is still raining. Threw off last load of harvest tonight</p> <p><br />17. SATURDAY. [ 260-105 ] Rained last night &amp; off &amp; on all day today. Cleaned up barn floor had 1 1/2 bushel oats from drawing in. We were to cut up in follow but rain put us home. Thrashed 6 bus peas cleaned them up and put them in bin. Papers report terrible fires in Michigan sweeping towns &amp; villages and everything for miles. people taking refuge in the lake. Disastrous gale on Saturday last to shiping on our lakes.</p> <p><br />18. SUNDAY. 14 after Trinity [ 261 -104 ] We were at our S.S. 9 Scholars and all 4 in my class. The service in our church was conducted by Mr James Duncan from the Northwest. Text 11th Ch of Matt at the 28th 29th and 30th verse. Come unto me all ye that labor and our heavy laden and I will give you rest.</p> <p>The Church was full Mr Duncan being a general favourite before he left for the N.W. 9 years ago. He has since he left qualified himself for the ministry &amp; he's held appointments there but is home on account of sickness and is now so far restored.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>19. MONDAY. [262 - 103 ] Got remainder of S.F. round house sown and ganged in. Grass seed sown over as far as back of house and harrowed in. Called on C. Duncan he is give us half days logging tomorrow. Got bag flour from Uncle George this afternoon. Father and Willie fired all the log heaps. I cut up some evening &amp; fixed up little heaps. Warm day.</p> <p><br />20. TUESDAY. [263 - 102 ] Rolled in log heaps they had burned well, then we cut up with saw. 3 sawlogs &amp; a good few rail cuts. A. McFarland threshing peas afternoon he was logging with us We got a great amount of work done and well done. I think I will get plough started tomorrow if all well We have got a clear piece at this side of fallow -- Cool and cloudy.</p> <p><br />21. WEDNESDAY. [264 -101 ] Branded up a piece of fallow at this side and a long lower and then ploughing it ploughs well and appears to be fine rich soil &amp; the greater part of it has no stones. Father and Willie were picking up Had nine heaps burning tonight We had to take down 2 loads pea straw to log barn which is a great break just now. Quite a breeze tonight.</p> <p><br />22. THURSDAY. [265 - 100 ] Took down small load peastraw then at the plough. We rolled in heaps this morning the burned well many of them clean out. Arthur &amp; Willie cleaned up peas afternoon he had 34 bus I was plowing at C, Duncans for 1/2 day logging</p> <p>Warm sunny afternoon</p> <p>23. FRIDAY. [266 - 99] We had a great rain last night which will make things grow The grass is getting greener and the wheat is up. I had plow at shop got coulter laid &amp; set &amp; started to plough 1/2 past 8 &amp; t I ploughed till dark. Got a good piece turned over. Lighted 3 heaps tonight Father and Willie (Aunt Anne is here tonight) finished picking up tonight</p> <p><br />24. SATURDAY. [ 267- 98] Ploughing, rolling up heaps made one brand heap drew off some rail cuts. Willie had mare hitched up drawing small brands and roots. We had quite a rain last night again the heaps 3 in number &amp; some smaller ones looked rather damp but Father lighted them all &amp; they burned first rate. We heard tonight that our dear friend Frank Cathrae died of 4 day illness of yellow fever at Ber{illegible} He was here before he left 13th Spt so he has been there a year and has found a grave far from home and kindred Poor Frank</p> <p><br />25. SUNDAY. 15 after Trinity [268 - 97] We were at 12 Con. School house as usual. Mr Curries text today Gal 3rd &amp; 1st Notice first the great and important privilege of the Galatians. Not that they had actually witnessed the crucifixion but they had a crucified Saviour preached to them. They had not all the Gospels but they had some and one was sufficed &amp; they had the Gospel faithfully preached to them. They had also the Gospel set forth to them by the consistent walk of professors. The celebration of the Lord's Supper. The Galatians had all these yet they turned round to the elements of the law &amp; rejected the Gospel &amp; this is what called forth the expression foolish Gals.The same is true still.Believing in theory but not in practice. Hearers but not doers of the Word --</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>26. MONDAY. [269 -96 ] Branded up fallow one heap the last &amp; skidded 7 saw logs then ploughing till night. Willie picking roots with Fan afternoon thrashed a few oats.</p> <p>Had shower after dinner today. Ordered a pair of everyday boots from R.Thompson Keady $4.</p> <p><br />27. TUESDAY. [ 270-95 ] At Aunt Mary's bee Ploughing for fall wheat and drawing out dung. Cousin George is to work the farm now and this is the start. Rather a showery forenoon but turned out fine day.</p> <p>Arthur split 100 rails this afternoon for line fences between us and Ronald McLeod</p> <p><br />28. WEDNESDAY. [271 -94 ] Ploughing got through at 4 oclock Willie thrashed some oats this forenoon. Father sowed oats stubble with timothy as the spring sowing failed to catch owing to the dry season. Willie harrowed it in one stroke. g</p> <p>Got down load pea straw Arthur was thrashing this afternoon</p> <p><br />29. THURSDAY. [ 272- 93] Sowing new land got over it all by night double stroke which is all it will get. Father has more than 1/2 sown with timothy. Took down load straw at noon. Arthur finished all the peas on top of granary tonight There is a load of straw outside on wagon but it will be dry I think.</p> <p><br />30. FRIDAY. [273 - 92 ] Took down straw then shifted fence with wagon got nearly through 3 loads will finish afternoon Father fired stumps this forenoon &amp; the fire began to run from as there was a very high wind. We kept it from fence &amp; fired a stump to stump lot more to wind ward. Arthur cleaned up peas &amp; put them in bags for O.S. Market 28 1/2 bus. 62 1/2 bus all together Arthur has 6 bus one pck for his work</p> <p><br />1. OCTOBER -- SATURDAY. [ 274- 91] Drew remainder of rails for fence loged up a corner to let fence down to bush fence Afternoon Father sowed the other 1/2 of new land with Timothy also some of Oats stubble across creek. Got fence all built by night and horses shod.</p> <p><br />2. SUNDAY. 16 after Trinity [275 - 90 ] We were at our Sabbath school had fair attendance. Mr Currie's text today Romans 5th &amp; 20th. The Offence here mentioned Adam's sin the design of the introduction of the law in the economy of grace -- that the offence might abound {illegible} that it might bring out sin that it might be seen and known Law does not cause sin but rather reveals it to the character. Grace abounded: Triumphed over sin More powerful. Sin in provision by nature Grace the Victor -- More than sufficient. Also in regard to its fruits Sin robs of earthly blessing Grace bestows heavenly God &amp; humanity united in one person the fruit of Grace can sing a song to their deliverer in which the angels cannot join -----</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>3. MONDAY. [276 - 89 ] At O.S. market had 32 02/60 bus peas sold @ 74c $23.70 house 12.50 Miss B.5.00 Plough paid 50 Poke grass seed 80c Sundries 45 ==1.75 Balance on hand 4.44 That how the money goes Barley No 1 sells today at 80c wheat 1.25 oats 40c. Very warm day</p> <p><br />4. TUESDAY. [277 -88 ] Thrashing, did not do much forenoon horse power lost small key which had to be replaced. Afternoon thrashed well. I think there are about 60 bus spring wheat 130 oats &amp; 60 barley. Got through before sunset. Father finished grass seed sowing across creek. Very cold day</p> <p><br />5. WEDNESDAY. [278 -87 ] I was thrashing at Charlie Duncan's Willie was harrowing across Creek all day Father was burning stumps. Cold day</p> <p><br />6. THURSDAY. [279 -86 ] Hitched up wagon &amp; dug &amp; drew 5 loads sand for stone root house. It is splendid sand and easily got besides farthest knoll. Afternoon demolished part of old root house &amp; helped Father to fire stumps got them all going by night quite a line of fire. Willie was at Riley {illegible} show today evening at Uncle W's arranging about root house</p> <p><br />7. FRIDAY. [ 280-85 ] Taking down old root house. Willy finished harrowing across creek. We then drew away 3 loads manure that was round root house &amp; by 4 oclock afternoon we had it all down. We then cleared barn floor of barley chaff and cleaned up 4 bags chop 3 grist 8 bags S.W. for market got through at 9 P.M.</p> <p><br />8. SATURDAY. [281 - 84 ] We had thunder last night &amp; this morning with a rainy day clearing up about 3 oclock afternoon. Took over lime from driving shed to cow stable for grout. Got out remainder of sawdust grout by taking off outside board between cladding. Nailed it up and threw water and got 1/4 of the side of stable grouted.</p> <p><br />9. SUNDAY. 17 after Trinity [282 - 83 ]</p> <p>We were at our SS again had very good attendance &amp; pleasant day. Mr Currie's text today Luke 15th &amp; 17th The Prodigal Son had a pleasant home and kind Father but here we find him in a far country and in want. He makes a great discovery. I perish with hunger next plenty in his Father's house. He makes the resolution of which there are two kinds one caused by remorse the other by true repentence. {illegible} the spirit in which it was carried out turning to his Father. He left all behind. Hearty confession of sin. A deep sense of his own unworthiness True humility Make me as one -- still thy son. He arose and went to his Father The glorious results his Father was watching His father ran and kissed him did not allow him to finish his speech Clothed him Fed him. His father with him at the table.------</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>10. MONDAY. [283 - 82 ] Cold stormy day with a few flakes of snow. Started for O.S. with 11 bags S.W. {illegible} to grind &amp; 4 bags chop. Sold 8 bags at Mill @ 1.25 per bus Had 19 08/60 = 23.91. Bought 25 lbs 3 in nails 75c 12 lb Shingle nails 45c = 1.20. Beef 1.00 B. salt 80c Dinner 25 in all 3.25 Got home all right Clear frosty night</p> <p><br />11. TUESDAY. [284 - 81 ] Finished digging out foundation of root house forenoon Afternoon shifted lane to let us a long back of old barn straight down to gate. Then drew some stones for root house from old fence bottom at Orchard, &amp; some more from stonepiles in field. Paid boots to R Thompson $4. Had very hard frost this morning ground had quite a crust.</p> <p><br />12. WEDNESDAY. [285 -80 ] Rainy morning started to groute we have the half of one side done now. Afternoon about 3 oclock went to Uncle W's got his tools &amp; load of lime 20 bus @ 15c I was dark before we got home threw off load &amp; covered part of it for later use with sand.</p> <p><br />13. THURSDAY. [ 286-79 ] Took out all the sawdust soured some lime &amp; started to cut out boards along the end of stable just below beam so that roof may get in below.</p> <p>Uncle came afternoon and got a good piece done by night. Clear and cold .Barley down to 65c it was 80c a week ago</p> <p><br />14. FRIDAY. [ 287-78 ] Fine morning building the order of the day Mixing mortar drawing water wheeling stones. Willy was ploughing this afternoon learning by experience how to turn the stuborn gl{illegible} This has been a very pleasant day but is now raining</p> <p><br />15. SATURDAY. [288 -77 ] Rainy morning &amp; rained till 2 oclock Grouting stable afternoon drawing stone for building Evening hunting a lad to ploough but was not successful we should have looked out sooner Procrasting Too busy So on Go to bed</p> <p><br />16. SUNDAY. [ 289 - 76 ] We were at our SS fine day and good afternoon. The text today Jer. 9:23rd &amp; 24th with special reference to the last verse. Man worships something either the true or false gods. The Triune God of this world Wisdom, Might, Riches, we are to avoid glorying in these but rather (24 verse) to glory in understanding and knowing the true God. Notice first understanding that is hearing with the ear and having intellectual knowledge of the letter of Salvation will be to our condemnation if we do not know him practically experimentally spectacularly. The latter killeth Instance Columbus Theory of a western continent gave him no rest the fact underlying the theory convinced him of success. many accented to Col {illegible} but it did not move them. We must be moved to action. This is the knowledge to be gloried in. We have also to know him in a particular way. Not as the Creator but as he that exercises loving kindness towards man as manifested by his saving grace. And judgment His children rejoice in this Leaving the Judgment of their persecutors to him. Righteousness. Righteous in his loving kindness. With his stripes we are healed. Righteous in judgment always right. He delights in all these. Reasons why we should Glory Its intrinsic value, no knowledge like it, God's delightful character. It will never leave us The possessors supremely happy.---</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>17. MONDAY. [290 - 75 ] Rainy morning mended some of the harness then grouting till night. It has rained all day &amp; this afternoon it rained very heavy thunder showers.</p> <p>Our root house floor is not very wet &amp; I hope it may not.</p> <p><br />18. TUESDAY. [291 - 74 ] Drizzly morning. Grouting till noon we have an end &amp; a 1/2 to do now. The north end will have the grout between inside boards and stonewall of root house. Afternoon shifted some oats and took 20 stooks to Mr Currie. We then drew 3 loads sand &amp; 2 loads gravel for grouting north end. Dry afternoon</p> <p><br />19. WEDNESDAY. [292 -73 ] Got up early &amp; fixed up for killing pig. Got him hung up by 9 oclock then ploughing till dinnertime. Uncle was here in the morning Wilie was ploughing for turnips next year in the afternoon Father and I with mason. Fine Dry day</p> <p><br />20. THURSDAY. [293 - 72 ] Had some rain early this morning but has cleared off and we had a dry day. Willy was ploughing all day. I &amp; Father were tending the mason. Breaking stone drawing Stone getting as many in as will keep him going tomorrow Had Thanksgiving service this evening in our Church The text was in Psalm 63rd &amp; 7th</p> <p><br />21. FRIDAY. [294 - 71] Dry Frosty morning got half of potatoes ploughed out Willie was plowing Got home a load of potatoes into pit Uncle has got up a good piece today. We had preparitory service to Communion in our church today Text Exodus 32nd &amp; 26th who is on the Lord's side.</p> <p>Beautiful day with bright prospects for tomorrow</p> <p><br />22. SATURDAY. [ 295-70 ] The promise of a fine day as we thought brought a rainy morning. It cleared a little and ploughing &amp; building were started but were soon stopped by rain. I then started to mend travis in cow stable. At church at 1/2 past 10. Mr Mackenzie Kilsyth preached from Acts 26th &amp; 29th a good plain and simple sermon rained all afternoon finished travis &amp; got in one box of groute.</p> <p><br />23. SUNDAY. 19 after Trinity [296 - 69 ]</p> <p>Rainy day. This being our communion Sabbath we were not at our S.S. We had Mr Currie this year Text Job 19 &amp; 25 Notice first Job's Redeemer. Jesus a living Redeemer He had not the knowledge of the facts connected with his life as we have but his faith took all the faster hold of his person. 2nd consider the redemption here implied. Job felt that he had been in bondage but was now redeemed and not with corruptible things the price of redemption the life of Gods dear Son to whom was the price paid. To Satan no we were never his by right but to eternal justice. Notice next what was he redeemed from First from the guilt and power of sin Can one break off from the sin he loves No He is helpless but trusting in Jesus he can. Redeemed from the demands of the law. The second Adam took the place of the first &amp; kept the law which we had broken. Also from the power of Satan. Next Job's profession My Redeemer his own Second I know No false assurance There is fully awareness &amp; there is full assurance &amp; affliction often brings out and shows on what we are leaning. He knew also that his Redeemer liveth now and forever &amp; although worms consumed his body yet in his flesh he would see God Glorious hope --</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER. 10th Month == 1881. ==</p> <p>24. MONDAY. [297 - 68] Wet raining. Shifted stove up to front kitchen Willie at plow all day. We were all at Thanksgiving service Mr Currie preached from the text I Cor. 15th &amp; 57th. Notice first the victory next the giver of that victory Jesus Christ the victor. 2nd What are we victors over Death &amp; sin Reasons for gratitude The greatness of the gift to us &amp; us so unworthy. The greatness of the law if he had not given us the victory Eternal death. also worse than helpless. Afternoon uncle building &amp; drew small stones and put them beside wall then {illegible} in the banking up over them.</p> <p><br />25. TUESDAY. [298 -67 ] Breaking and drawing Stones evening brought home 8 bus more lime &amp; 3 tressels of scaffold from Uncle's. Uncle was building and Father mortar man. Willie was at Chesley with Mr Murray's cow I think we will get to the potatoes tomorrow if all well</p> <p>Cold &amp; clear at bedtime</p> <p><br />26. WEDNESDAY. [299 -66 ] Hard frost this morning I ploughed awhile then turned out potatoes Got them up &amp; harrowed &amp; all home into the pit &amp; covered with earth at night Uncle has north wall all the height now. It has been very frosty in the shade all day the mortar freezing on the wall. Willie was home here at 4 oclock full of Chesley &amp; surroundings The new railway has a splendid iron bridge there now Frosty to night.</p> <p><br />27. THURSDAY. [300 - 65 ] Got up scaffold then drawing stones &amp; grouting between stonewall and stable. Ann pulled mangolds got them into pit on field 5 loads &amp; covered with straw. Uncle got a great piece done. Evening had waggon at Uncle's and got end rafters for roothouse Willie was ploughing A great amount of work has been done today &amp; it has been a beautiful day.</p> <p><br />28. FRIDAY. [ 301- 64 ] Ploughed furrow away from the carrots as Ann and {illegible} are to pull them Brought home a load of sand drew stones got rafter on east end Afternoon got load of gravel for grout put in one boxfull then home carrots into pit and covered with straw. East end &amp; 2 sides of root house are finished now so we will finish stone work tomorrow if dry &amp; all well. Been a fine day but looks like rain.</p> <p><br />29. SATURDAY. [ 302 - 63] Rainy morning. Cleared off at 9 oclock Uncle finished building &amp; all the pointing except an hours work Willie was ploughing afternoon. I was tending mason. Took him home evening.</p> <p><br />30. SUNDAY. 20 after Trinity [ 301- 62] We were at S.S. again had few Scholars dry day. The text today Gal 5 &amp; 16th The spirit here spoken of the third person of the Trinity Spoken of in God's word as Spirit of God. The spirit of Christ he came to do Christ's work. The comforter (beautiful title) who will bring all things to your remembrance &amp; surround mysterys with a halo of light &amp; glory The Acts of the Apostles known by the early Church as the Acts of the Holy Ghost. The author of regeneration in the {illegible} He convinces of sin of righteousness &amp; of judgment The Author of Sanctification The sin against the Holy Ghost Instance the Jew said Jesus was under the influence of the Prince of Devils when he cast out devils Thus they rejected the Holy Spirit so they had no Spirit to strive with them therefore left to their fate</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 1881. == 31 &amp; 30 Days OCTOBER &amp; NOVEMBER</p> <p>31. MONDAY. [ 304-61 ] Went to bush and skidded 2 logs 13 ft and length for rafters to roothouse. Got Duncan's trucks &amp; took them to Kilsyth sawmill brought home 9 bunches shingles &amp; feet lumber for sheeting Ann and Willie pulled 12 drills of turnips &amp; cleaned 14 bags barley.</p> <p>Very fine day.</p> <p>1. NOVEMBER -- TUESDAY. [ 305-60 ] At O.S. market had 14 bags barley 35 34/48 bus @ 85c $30.35 Good price. Bought oil 25c rope 45c Got meal 1.00 Sundries 70 $2.40 in all Brought home load sawdust for root house from Kilsyth. Beautiful day &amp; roads pretty dry. 20 drills turnips pulled today. Mr Currie was presented tonight with a Buffalo Robe by members of the Y.P.C.A.</p> <p><br />2. WEDNESDAY. 306[ -59 ] Opened pit with plough. Had Jack Sinclair filling &amp; little Bob so we got in 12 loads into pit in field 1 in stable 4 in pit beside barn 17 in all. Ann, Willie and Father have pulled the 1/2 of the field. This has been a very fine day the turnips were dry &amp; clean &amp; I am glad we were able to take the good of it</p> <p><br />3. THURSDAY. [ 307- 58] Showery morning. Finished the grouting of cow stable &amp; cleaned it all out &amp; fixed ropes. Threw off the 17th load into pit. Afternoon hung new gate at road. then helping W. Oliver to kill a big pig Evening tied in the two heifers we are to sell at Xmas &amp; the cows as we have had some showers of snow today</p> <p><br />4. FRIDAY. [ 308- 57 ] Ground white with 5 in snow Got in cattle sheep &amp; pigs Snowing thickly all forenoon. Got pigs into old hen house we have three to fatten. Pork is selling at 7.50 for {illegible} &amp; peas at 73c per bus</p> <p>Afternoon covered mangold pits with earth. Quite a wintery aspect today</p> <p><br />5. SATURDAY. [309 -56 ] Feeding cattle has begun again &amp; we will have it for 6 months. Covering pits was the order of the day Shoveled off snow put on pea straw &amp; earth Wraught hard &amp; got 17 loads covered by night I suppose about 12 loads of pit. We made them shallow in pit so as to prevent heating which accounts fro the great length. I rained &amp; snowed all day so we were pretty wet, but it is something to have them covered.</p> <p><br />6. SUNDAY. 21 after Trinity [310 -55 ] We have given up our S.S. for winter months. Our text today Heb 1st &amp; 14th Notice that there are other intelligent beings in God's universe beside us We may believe in angels but do not realize the fact as we ought. 1st There nature and character. God's messengers &amp; as such before the Scriptures were given to man were seen in bodily form. They are spirits not encumbered with flesh and blood. Spirits pure &amp; simple Full of knowledge yet it is limited They excel in strength Egypts first born. Sernacheribs army Removing the stone from the sepulcher Peter in prison. Swiftness probably with the victory of thought. They possess moral excellency exalted goodness. Thy will be done -- They rejoice when will be done they rejoice when one sinner returns. Innumerable. They are of different ranks. They never reason why. Ministering spirits of God's appointment sure of their appointment no doubts. Our duty what falls to our hand do it for Gods glory The {illegible} of their service Objects of their service He is of salvation what is the nature of their administrations. Instructors, Deliverers, Comforters They will be busy on the great day They attend the Death bed of The Heirs of Salvation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER. --11th Month == 1881. ==</p> <p>7. MONDAY. [ 311- 54] Finished grouting between stonewall &amp; stable Willie covered carrot pit. Got home a load of sand and another load of turnips into stable. Afternoon went to Kilsyth for a load of sawdust. Ann &amp; Willie were at turnips pulled 12 drills The snow has gone very fast today nearly all gone. &amp; I hope it will be long or it comes back. Hurray for turnips</p> <p>8. TUESDAY. [ 312-53 ] Fine morning got pit ready &amp; Bob &amp; I brought home 10 loads. Part of roes were put into furrows which I opened in the morning &amp; closed in evening. I think they contain 5 loads. Went twice round the furrow when coming in we will see how they keep. The pullers have left 22 drills to night so they will finish tomorrow if all well.</p> <p>9. WEDNESDAY. [ 313-52 ] Fixed up pit at home &amp; got home 6 loads forenoon had Jack Sinclair with us. Afternoon made pit on top of knoll and another on the end of potato land. Got in 10 loads in them &amp; one home at night. We will take these pits into roothouse when we have it roofed. The pullers finished at 4 oclock. Cold wind today had a great amount of rain last night. Good days work done today</p> <p>10. THURSDAY. [314 - 51 ] Had several Showers of snow this morning but cleared up a fine day but cold. Took straw to pits then drew the remainder of turnips into pit. 9 loads &amp; one load home into stable. Afternoon took in load into stable then covering pits. Father trimmed up &amp; covered with straw three long pits today &amp; Willie &amp; I covered the north side of these three with earth Great days work --</p> <p><br />11. FRIDAY. [315 -50 ] Willie covered pits &amp; I ploughed a piece more for turnips &amp; 3 lands afternoon of barley stubble for oats next year. Took home a load of turnips off field into driving shed as there are signs of a storm. This has been a very fine day. Probably "The last Rose of Summer."</p> <p><br />12. SATURDAY. [316 -49 ] Rainy morning &amp; rain till noon. I made two halters of rope for mare and Prince. Afternoon fixing church chimneys. Evening at Kilsyth about rafters they will be cut on Wednesday. Blustery evening with showers of hail. Paid Gilles for boots 2.50 Harvest gloves 75c Ws Stone 10 3.35 Thomson for Willie boots 4.00 Jameson for two coats paint for gate 50c</p> <p><br />13. SUNDAY. 22 after Trinity. [317 - 48] Mr Currie's text today Gal 5th &amp; 16th. First what is implied by walking in or by the Spirit. Walking implies life but it also implies more. Conscious activity the Seas motion unconscious yet very active. We must also walk in the right direction. It must be progressive activity. There is a tendency to a certain routine of duties but no progress which cannot be walking in the spirit. How are we to walk in the spirit by walking according to the written word Also by yielding to the striving of God's Spirit Notice next the Grand results Free from fulfiling the lust of the flesh. --</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 1881. == 30 Days NOVEMBER</p> <p>14. MONDAY. [ 318- 47] Snowy morning. Cleaned up grist 3 bags wheat 4 1/2 chop. Then took in 13 pills of potatoes &amp; covered up pit for winter. Afternoon finished pit &amp; built cedar fence beside fall wheat which was blown down. Finished grouting by putting on board higher than stone wall to let grout up to top under beam. Snow all gone at noon but we have had more showers this evening</p> <p><br />15. TUESDAY. [319 -46 ] Last night was very stormy we have 5 in snow &amp; cold. Shifted oats off peas &amp; thrashed 4 small floorfulls. This has been more of a winters day than we have had yet but I hope it may go away yet so that we may get root house fixed off. This world is full of care &amp; trouble whither you get it single or double</p> <p><br />16. WEDNESDAY. [320 -45 ] Went to Kilsyth sawmill for rafters had 10 of them 2 X 9 two scantling 3x4 &amp; some boards beside in all 300 feet which cost 75c Paid the Shingles and lumber I got before 2000 1/4 3.94 1.75 per 1000 180 ft lumber 1.06 in all 5.75 Had fair roads snow soft &amp; going a little Afternoon framed rafters in barn we had a few drops rain. I hope it will be soft tomorrow</p> <p><br />17. THURSDAY. [321 -44 ] Fine soft morning snow all gone. Got rafters on the walls. Scaffold down and drain dug round the floor &amp; gravel hauled and filled into it. Home load of turnips out of field. Afternoon placed rafters and put outside sheeting on 3 feet up &amp; inside sheeting to carry sawdust 4 feet. Then cut plank &amp; lumber for spout to take in turnips. Evening made spout in back kitchen &amp; a couplative conjunction</p> <p><br />18. FRIDAY. [322 -43 ] Rainy night but dry day. Got spout up &amp; into position. Finished under sheeting at 3 oclock then got sawdust grout in all over roof 5 in deep in sawdust over that again 1/3 of roof is ready for shingles. Uncle was here and finished pointing &amp; beam filling so we have been very fortunate in having such a day &amp; in being able to get the good of it. We have the roof all covered with boards laped over each other in case of rain, but I think it will be dry.</p> <p><br />19. SATURDAY. [ 323-42 ] Had a few flakes of snow this morning. Went to Uncle Williams for a piece of pine to put under shingles at spout. Brought home load of sawdust with me from Maxwell's. Afternoon got in sawdust &amp; on sheeting 5 feet of 1/2 of roof to do yet with sawdust Had on 4 courses of shingles at night then took in 1 load turnips which was the first load for the new house.</p> <p><br />20. SUNDAY. 23 after Trinity. [324 - 41 ] Mr Currie text Gal 4th, 4th &amp; 5th Notice first the time the Savior came into the world The fullness of time. Why did he not come sooner why so many dark ages. Had he come immediately after the fall man would not have had time to see sin and it's bitter fruit No time to foretell the event No expecting longing, looking, praying and hoping for and believing in the promised Messiah There was a regular fitness in the world at this time the Temple of Jannis at Rome was closed there being no war in the world The Jews in their wanderings carried their Bibles with them &amp; spread the knowledge of the true God. Paul went where he found Jews and then he found a synagogue &amp; people ready to hear. The world was sick of itself and finding its own power against sin and ignorance unavailing. The {illegible} expected him. Next the manner in which he came Sent forth from heaven presupposes his previous existence before he was sent Made or born of a woman stated at the time of the fall. Having existed previously he had to come in some manner. Under the law. All creatures &amp; the universe under law. The Son of God above law, but placed himself under the law for a definite reason. To redeem them which were under the law so that his Father might receive us as sons.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER. 11th Month. == 1881. ==</p> <p>21. MONDAY. [ 325- 40] Went for another load of Sawdust Afternoon finished sawdust and sheeting &amp; had the half shingled by night</p> <p>Snowy and cold.</p> <p><br />22. TUESDAY. [326 -39 ] Shingling all day had it finished except the 3 last courses which will go under the beam &amp; will be laid in mortar. Uncle Haverson &amp; Mr Thom came here today. Mr Thom will leave on Thursday for Annan.</p> <p><br />23. WEDNESDAY. [327 -38 ] Took in 3 loads turnips into roothouse Afternoon thrashing at R. McLeod's Willie thrashing peas &amp; feeding.</p> <p>Very cold day and thick showers of snow</p> <p><br />24. THURSDAY. [328 - 37 ] Threshing at R. McLeod's all day Very cold day Mr Thom left today.</p> <p><br />25. FRIDAY. [ 329- 36] At Tara Mills 3 bags grist 4 1/2 chopp. Paid Bruce for Clover turnip and other seeds 4.43 &amp; 7c for glycerin A. Kerr for 28 bus lime @ 25c per bus 4.20 3 lbs Rope 40c Had sleigh out very storm day sleighing rather rough Hem steeples replaced 40c</p> <p><br />26. SATURDAY. [ 330 - 35 ] A little soft to day so we were filling the root house Got the pit on the hill into the root house 11 loads. We think there was about 2 loads in before &amp; now it is about 1/2 full.</p> <p><br />27. SUNDAY. 1st in Advent [331 - 34 ] Mr Currie's text today I Kings 18th &amp; 21st To whom was this addressed to the Heathen No they were decided. To {illegible} No for they professed to be decided. But to these who knew the true God yet {illegible} sin kept them from deciding. Notice how condescending God is The text expressed in the spirit of Come let us reason together. I forgot my pencil today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 1881. == 30 &amp; 31 DAYS NOVEMBER &amp; DECEMBER.</p> <p>28. MONDAY. [ 332 - 33] At Uncle Williams thrashing. The thrashing went well, ran steady all day. Beautiful winters day and good sleighing</p> <p><br />29. TUESDAY. [333 - 32 ] Thawing so our sleighing is going. Drawing in turnips and a very pleasant day for the work. Got in remainder of largest pit in Orchard 10 loads so there will be about 22 loads in it now &amp; it would hold more yet.</p> <p>I hope we will now have some rest as far as drawing in turnips is concerned The rest of the laboring man is sweet --</p> <p><br />30. WEDNESDAY. [334 -31 ] Snow all gone &amp; quite a mess this morning. We were fixing root house roof putting shingles on under beam of stable. Filled space with mortar then drove the shingles up amongst it. We put on 3 courses shingled top of spout &amp; put zinc on each side of it This has been a fine mild day &amp; suited our work well.</p> <p><br />1. DECEMBER -- THURSDAY. [335 - 30 ] The first day of the last month. Time's ever on the wing. Gather up lumber round root house ( &amp; making order where chaos was before then) banked up both ends and a little alongside with the earth which came out of foundation Afternoon shut up the top of mangold pit put sawdust in spout of root house cleaned 3 bus peas Willie thrashed today &amp; plastered some cracks in the horse stable to use up some left mortar. Evening mended ceiling of kitchen which came down. Father made plaster today {illegible} two</p> <p><br />2. FRIDAY. [336 - 29 ] Plastered up some more cracks in stable had one bucket full of mortar. Took in potatoes one barrel and roothouse 8 pails in garrett. Afternoon took home some balsam trees Father &amp; Willie lifted at beavermeadow to plant at roadside. Then put 5 loads manure on garden patch and ploughed it in. Father planted the balsams</p> <p>Fine Fresh day</p> <p><br />3. SATURDAY. [337 - 28] Ploughed land of sod as garden was too smal then drew stones for watering place 5 loads which will make it all right I think. Afternoon split wood &amp; banked up house wheeling the earth from the old barn. Fine fresh day Willie was thrashing peas.</p> <p><br />4. SUNDAY. 2 in Advent. [338 -27 ] Mr Currie's text to day Romans 5th &amp; 8th The last thing you can get the natural man to believe is That God loves him. Notice first the objects of God's love Unworthy you unworthy me. God loved us in our sin not on account of it but notwithstanding. Found impatient sinners waiting &amp; willing to pardon &amp; provided a Saviour. Notice next the proof God has given of his love The gift of his dear Son . Men will never get another &amp; this is sufficient. The text says he died for us willingly died in our room &amp; stead. None of God's creatures could have taken our place, nor manifested his great love. God himself sacrificed for us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER. -- 12th MONTH == 1881. ==</p> <p>5. MONDAY. [ 339-26 ] Ploughing spring wheat stubble all day had Fan &amp; Prince as Brisk is lame but I think will soon be all right Got a good piece turned over. I can finish it tomorrow forenoon health and weather permitting. Willie was thrashing peas.</p> <p><br />6. TUESDAY. [340 -25 ] Ploughing all day. Got stubble finished at noon. I had to fix cattle at noon alone as Willie was at school today. Ploughing afternoon stumpy part of oat stubble it ploughs pretty well. I think we will sow it with oats &amp; grass seeds &amp; leave it or stumps come out. I measured our 2 Xmas cattle 1 6 ft the other Dotty 5 ft 10 in. $70 Time will tell</p> <p><br />7. WEDNESDAY. [341 -24 ] At S. Carr's thrashing very stormy He has got up a good new house this year &amp; is nearly finished</p> <p><br />8. THURSDAY. [ 342- 23] Thrashing peas all day 5 bushels also some other chores &amp; fixing cattle which is always under{illegible} Plastering evening</p> <p><br />9. FRIDAY. [343 - 22] Started to put up two new stalls and cowstable got one nearly finished down part of pig pen which was in the way &amp; tie poles home from bush.</p> <p><br />10. SATURDAY. [ 344- 21] Forenoon at manger of two stalls made afternoon put up other stall finished tie ropes &amp; poles Got calves tied in next roothouse &amp; year olds into new stable very busy day. Tied cattle with lantern Sold our two fat heifers for $65 to Wilson. Chatsworth</p> <p><br />11. SUNDAY. [345 -20 ] Our Minister being absent we had Mr D. Ross His subject was the different walks mention in Eph. First Eph 2 &amp; 2 Walking according to the course of this world. 11 verse Walk in them good work 4th Ch 1st verse Walk worthy of the vocation where with ye are called. 17th verse Walk not as other Gentiles Walk 5 Ch 2nd Walk in love &amp; 15th verse Walk circumspectly not as fools but as wise</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 1881. == 31 days DECEMBER.</p> <p>12. MONDAY. [346 - 19] Took home Uncle W's trusels &amp; returned bag of flour to Uncle G Afternoon got wheelbarrow repaired</p> <p>Snow all gone once more</p> <p><br />13. TUESDAY. [347 -18 ] At Chatsworth with heifers. Got there at noon. Weighed them one weighed 950 the other Dotty 840 they weighed more than I expected 1800 a@4c per lb $72. I wish we had weigh scales at Keady Rained all day had waterproof coat got ride home except 2 miles 10 minutes to 11 showers on the window pane.</p> <p><br />14. WEDNESDAY. [ 348- 17] Got Mr. Duncan's kettle here set up started fire &amp; carried water G.H. came down to give us a hand. We got on very well 3 pigs 2 very good pork &amp; the other slightly poor We are to keep one of the best for summer pork.</p> <p><br />15. THURSDAY. [ 349- 16] At O. Sound market had 8 bags of oats (cleaned up this morning) 2 pigs &amp; 6 Ducks. Sold oats at 42c per bus pork at 7 per 100 ducks 1.30. 24 4/34 Oats $10.12 Pork 488 lbs $34.16 Oatmeal &amp; sundries $2.28 House $10.00 Cochrane for 5 cows in calf 5.00 Devon's one saw in Pig 1.00 Father bought 2 steers at Alex Hall's sale $28 payable 12 months hence</p> <p><br />16. FRIDAY. [350 -15 ] Threshing at Wesley Oliver's cold windy day</p> <p><br />17. SATURDAY. [351 -14 ] Put up tie pole tied up new steers. Then payed Gillis 4.84 Thomson Shoemaker for a pair of calfskin boots 5.00 T Atkins for digging post holes 3.50 James McInnes for reaping 22 Acres 9.50 J. Thomson for 1/2 days work 50c Thats the way the money goes Let it go</p> <p>Afternoon took home 2 loads wood with waggon (no snow) down load pea straw to log barn and small load to Miss Welch.</p> <p><br />18. SUNDAY. 4th in Advent [352 -13 ] Isaiah 55 Ch. Ho everyone that thirsteth Etc Notice first the parties invited or rather one party under several names The thirsty Thirsty for riches worldly pleasures power &amp; knowledge a curse, thirst for God and knowledge of him the right thirst &amp; He that hath no money the poor in spirit The wretched &amp; miserable &amp; poor &amp; blind &amp; naked The hungry also To those who feel their need &amp; them only. Next the fast Water Wine &amp; Milk Water for the thirsty. This wine has in it and everlasting blessing. Milk spiritual food for young Christians what a glorious invitation to those who know their condition The terms First Come, leave all false Good 2nd Buy Christ bought it for you accept it. 3rd Eat, we must partake.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER. 12th MONTH == 1881. ==</p> <p>19. MONDAY. [ 353- 12 ] Got Brisk shod 2 new shoes. &amp; piece of old iron &amp; plough beam straighened to fix up his manger with. Fixed manger with it when I came home.</p> <p>Afternoon cleaned out pig pen &amp; fixed roof</p> <p>Evening paid Hamilton $12.75 Ballance on townline chopping</p> <p>Very dark night frost coming out of ground. A brillian light seen to N.N.E. some building burning</p> <p>20. TUESDAY. [354 - 11] Cleaned up 14 bags Oats for O.S. on Thursday as Miss Bella is coming home. Afternoon pulled 4 drills turnips which was left at fence side &amp; took them home to roothouse 2 half loads Will do well with store cattle</p> <p>Today has been a very fine day a day one could hardly expect in middle of a Canadian winter. Like the winter days of Auld Lang Syne</p> <p><br />21. WEDNESDAY. [355 -10 ] Cleaned &amp; oiled the turnip cutter then tried the plough in piece of new land went pretty well. Afternoon ploughed till G. Haverson came over to me. He came down for turnip Straw cutter. Got load on to waggon for tomorrow. Rain tonight</p> <p><br />22. THURSDAY. [ 356-9 ] Very rainy morning waited a long time for day light then fed the cattle turnips. Faired a little started for O.S. Sold 2 bags on the way for 6 bus at 42c = 2.50. 12 bags on Market 36 bus 27/34 lbs @ 42c $15.45.= 17.95. Spent 1.26. Got Miss Bella at Station. The G. Trunk bought the narrow gauge road &amp; has widened it &amp; put on their rolling stocks powerful locomotives making Toronto in 6 hours. Turned out fine day but cloudy, roads soft.</p> <p><br />23. FRIDAY. [357 - 8 ] Ploughing all day, stumpy piece beside turnip land. By night the frost was getting rather hard. Two or three hours will finish it now</p> <p><br />24. SATURDAY. [358 - 7 ] Thrashing peas two floors with flail Afternoon 3 with horses. We had a lamb died to day has been sick for four days. I think the ram must have hurt it. Did not get the peas cleaned up</p> <p><br />25. SUNDAY. Christmas Day. [359 - 6] Our text today I Sm. 12 &amp; 24. Samuel here would have the people consider the past &amp; it would well for us at the end of the year to look back. How much we have to be thankful for. The Bible in our hands. The Gospel preached Light all around &amp; the support of Christians their help &amp; encouragement to witness for Christ. Oh how much to be thankful for. Therefore let us fear the Lord. Filial fear, honour &amp; obedience. The fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom. Then serve him in truth. Many would serve him but not in truth like Ananias &amp; Sapphira. If not in truth it is no service. And we must serve with all our heart. Take our hearts Lord for we cannot give them to the keep them for we cannot keep them for Thee.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>26. MONDAY. [360 -5 ]</p> <p>Cleaned up some peas 10 bus I think Splitting wood &amp; other chores. Afternoon at the Brown's he is getting better</p> <p>Fine moon lit night and pleasant walking</p> <p>27. TUESDAY. [ 361- 4 ]</p> <p>Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day but they thrashed well &amp; I think there will be a good four bushels.</p> <p>28. WEDNESDAY. [362 -3 ] School meeting day. I was there till one oclock great wrangeling over $25 given to S,S, No 4. Bains on Jushe. Afternoon took Miss B. up to Marmion with waggon. Ground soft &amp; no snow. Strange weather.</p> <p>Paid James Atchion 75 cents for help in haying. Paid taxes $37.38</p> <p><br />29. THURSDAY. [363 - 2] Went up to Uncle Havenson's on a visit. At their annual tea meeting at night had good time.</p> <p>Splendid Music. Tame speeches Good cakes &amp; tea but no sleighing. They realized between $60 - $70.</p> <p><br />30. FRIDAY. [364 - 1] Came home forenoon ground white this morning with a little frost on the ground. Afternoon drew home 4 loads wood with sleigh. Snowing to night. I hope we may have sleighing for New Years day.</p> <p><br />31. SATURDAY. [ 365. ]</p> <p>Hitched up to draw wood for Mr. Currie but roads were very rough took loan loud of our own until the loads get little. We had quite a lit of snow this morning &amp; has snowed more on less all day. Bob &amp; Willie took in barrel potatoes &amp; split lot of wood. I was thrashing peas afternoon. Made halter &amp; tied colt into stall he was quiet. led him to water at night. I guess he will miss his mothers milk to night.</p> <p>So we have reached the end of another year, &amp; we feel that we have been in the hand of Him who does all things well. we cannot, therefore, but trust him for the untried future, for it is all in His hand.</p> <p>During the past year all our work has gone smoothly we had no trouble with bush fires which are very prevelant. the harvest very pleasant and winter snow found us with a good store root house. As to health, I have not been a day in bed that I remembere. Thank goodness &amp; mercy has followed us.-- --</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{last page}</p> <p>MEMORANDA</p> <p>{rest of page is blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{inside back cover - blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{back cover of diary}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/338243ea2751c23d486827ce1a0a3943.pdf 84dac36879515b554711544767a0355c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Franklin McMillan Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Franklin McMillan Language A language of the resource English Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920-1921 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Halton County, Nelson Township, Burlington, Ontario Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Franklin McMillan Diary Transcripts, 1920 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Franklin McMillan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Transcribed by Al Norton Language A language of the resource English Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 3, 1920 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Halton County, Nelson Township, Burlington, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed