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Scanned Microfilm Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The</p> <p>Canadian</p> <p>Pocket</p> <p>Diary</p> <p>For 1881.</p> <p>Toronto:</p> <p>Published by brown bros.,</p> <p>Manufacturing Stationers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>ECLIPSES, 1881.</p> <p>In the year 1881 there will be two Eclipses of the Sun and two of the Moon, and a transit of Mercury across the Sun's disc.</p> <p>I. A partial Eclipse of the Sun, May 27, 1881. Visible in Canada, only partially, about sunset in Western Canada.</p> <p>II. A total Eclipse of the Moon, June 11, 1881. Visible in Canada.</p> <p>First contact with Penumbra (D)11 (H)10 (M)57 p.m.</p> <p>Last " " " 12 4 14 a.m.</p> <p>Magnitude of the Eclipse (Moon's diameter=1), 1.348.</p> <p>III. An annular Eclipse of the Sun, Nov. 21, 1881. Invisible in Canada. A transit of Mercury across the Sun's disc, Nov 7, 1881. Invisible in Canada.</p> <p><br /> LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1881. {Table below needs to be completed}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>TERMS AND COURTS.</p> <p>Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week. Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. Trinity, 1st Monday in Aug. after 21st of said month to the Saturday of the following week except when dispensed with in Easter Term. Michaelmas, 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. 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. County Court Terms are four, commencing respectively 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. Surregate Court Terms commence 1st Monday in January, April, July, and October, and end on same week, except in York, where Terms commence first Monday in January and April and 2nd Monday in June and October, and end on Tuesday of same week. Assizes-Twice in each year in every county on union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the 21st of August and Michaelmas Term. In the County of Yourk there are two additional COurts, one in the vacation between easter Term and the 1st of July, and the other in the vacation between Easter Term and 1st of July, and the other in the vacation between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, and in the County of Wentworth there is one additional between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms.</p> <p><br /> 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 Courts. 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. General Sessions are held at same time as the several County Courts. The County Judge's Criminal Court sits from time to time for trial of prisoners out of Sessions and without Jury. Heir, Devisee and Assignee Commissioners sit on 1st Monday in January and July, and on the 13 days next ensuing the said days respectively, Sundays and Holidays expected. Court of Chancery.-A Judge sits in COurt almost daily for transaction of business. Hearing and examination of witnesses are at such times and places as are appointed by the Court. 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. Supreme Court sits in Ottawa 3rd Tuesday in February, 1st Tuesday in May, 4th Tuesday in October. Exchequer Court at any time and place appointed by rule of Court. Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August, except in the Court of Appeal, where it ends 31st August.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>RATES OF POSTAGE.</p> <p>Canada Post Card..................One Cent.</p> <p>Canada Post Card for U.S.........." "</p> <p>Canada POst Card, Great Britain..Two Cents.</p> <pre> ON LETTERS, PER HALF OUNCE. </pre> <p>To any part of Dominion of Canada or United States, 3 cents-must prepaid. All mail 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> <pre> NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS. </pre> <p>Newspapers and Periodicals, less than one oz. each, posted singly, prepaid, 1/2 cent each; if under 1 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> <pre>BOOKS, CIRCULARS, DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, &amp;C. </pre> <p>For each 4 ozs., or fraction of 4 ozs., 1 cent, prepaid, to be open at both ends. BOOK PACKETS not exceeding 5 lbs. in weight can be sent to the United Kingdom. The limit of weight for Book Packets passing in Canada is 5lbs. Book Packets up to 4 lbs. may be sent to Winnipeg, via U.S., but 2 lbs. 3 oz., is still the limit to any other place in the North West. The Postage on Commercial Paper, Documents, etc., is 5 cents for the first 2 oz. and 1 cent for each additional weight of 2 oz. or fraction thereof.</p> <p>TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES.</p> <p>Stamps required on Notes, Drafts, or Bills of Exchange, executed singly:</p> <pre> For $25 </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Saturday, 1. 1881.</p> <p>Bright and moderately frosty good sleighing and yet not more than 4 inches of snow. Spent most of day at home and had our roast turkey without any visitors. Was at Concert at night in Brampton Music Hall a great crowd.</p> <p>Sunday, 2.</p> <p>Singers last night, Mrs Caldwell, Miss Barr &amp; Mr Warrington. This morning at S School lesson, Luke I 5 to 17. Afternoon at a Covenant service in CM Church, town. Tonight heard Rev N.R.Willoughby preach, text Psa CXXXIV 3rd verse.</p> <p>Monday, 3.</p> <p>A very fine day. It being municiap election day, there was a partial cessation of business all over the County. For this township elected today Reeve - J P Hutton, D.Reeves Cunnington &amp; Keys - Councillors Daly Lightheart, In Brampton things were very quiet. Sold to J C Snell shearling ewe @ $20.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Tuesday, 4. 1881.</p> <p>Spent first half of today helping a neighbor. In the last half had a trip to town for sundries and to the first mill. This evening at Ebenzer S.S. singing practice. Received copy of "New Orleans Picaynne".</p> <p>Wednesday, 5.</p> <p>After the "certain round of duty to be done" of the morning, drove to town for a meeting in Concert Hall on Pacific Railway James Young, M.P.T of Galt addressed the large crowd in an eloquent strain and threw light on whole subject.</p> <p>Thursday, 6.</p> <p>As this a a week of prayer thoughout Christendowm services are held every night in the Brampton churches. A quiet day. Had some callers in afternoon to see father in his illness. Mr &amp; Mrs A Ferguson &amp; Robert came from Shelburn.</p> <p>Jan. Friday, 7. 1881.</p> <p>Had a light fall of snow yesterday and improved sleighing somewhat. Spent forenoon in town with our visitors and friends. This evening at S.S.practice at No 13.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>Entertaining our friends from Shelburn. Two trips to Brampton with Em who made a trip to Toronto. Weather moderate and good sleighing. Received from E Grafton a New Orleans paper.</p> <p>Sunday, 9.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Luke 1st 46 to 55. "The Song of Mary". Afternoon at Zion Church, Rev Mr Hobson preached our S.S. Anniversary sermon, text, Luke XIII, 7 &amp; 8. Tonight heard N.R.W. at CM Church textg, Amos IV, 12th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Monday, 10. 1881.</p> <p>Our Shelburn friends started for home this morning. Had another snow fall last night and we have now the best sleighing of the season. In town tonight the special services in CM Church are continued all through this week.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>Last night was one of the coldest of this winter, the frost was most intense Bought from Jno Golding candies &amp;c for S.S.Party. Tonight at singing practice in Zion Church.</p> <p>Wednesday, 12.</p> <p>Yesterday afternoon we put up platform in Zion Church and put up the candies at Mr B Watson's, 25 lbs candies, 10 lbs nuts &amp; 1 box raisins into 275 paper bags. Tonight was 27th Anniversary of Ebenezer U S S attendance not very large, but had a good meeting.</p> <p>Jan. Thursday, 13. 1881.</p> <p>Speeches last night, Messrs Daly AF Campbell and D E McKinnon, recitations by children. Had a good programme of music. Realized $33.00 about. Today we dressed a 4 yr old cow, beef 500 lbs hide 70 lbs, tallow 50 lbs.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>Went to town this morning to sell beef, Sold hind qr to Noble 130 lbs @ 6 1/4, $8.15 &amp; fore qr to JC Snell 120 lbs @ 4 1/2 $5.40, Hide to Milner @ $5.00, also tallow @ 6 $2.25, a sheepskin @ $1.25 A very cold day.</p> <p>Saturday, 15.</p> <p>Prospects of another snow storm. A half day's pea threshing. And some business in town in afternoon made up the day. Paid yearly sub to Peel Banner @ $1.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Sunday, 16. 1881.</p> <p>Usual trip to S School, the lesson, Luke I last fifteen verses. "The Sons of Zacharias" Afternoon reading at home. Evening at CM Church, sermon by Rev Mr Hardy, text, Acts 26-28th verse. After services for two hours, many candidates for conversion.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>In the morning a trip to G.T.R. depot and home by first line west to Jno Pulphers to arrage for cutting straw. This evening at special meeting in CM Church, a large number professing conversion.</p> <p>Tuesday, 18.</p> <p>A day's work in barn moving oats and threshing peas. Extra fine weather and capital sleighing. At the protracted meeting this evening, Rev Mr Hardy preached and a good meeting followed.</p> <p>Jan. Wednesday, 19. 1881.</p> <p>At noon today we made up a sleigh load of young folks and drove to Clande. The Co Peel S.S Association met here yesterday and today. The meeting was overcrowded and a lively interest manifested. We had a pleasant time indeed.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>An extra fine day for the season, but towards evening signs of a snow storm. Working in barn all day. Evening at Pancake social in PM Church, Brampton. Mr R Aitkin was presented with a gold watch by P.M. Church.</p> <p>Friday, 21.</p> <p>A big snow storm, N.East. Was cutting oat straw with Pulpher's machine, Cut about 5 good loads in 5 hours. The storm made it bad for horses 4 teams. Paid $4.00 for day's work. Spent evening at W. Ben Watson's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Saturday, 22. 1881.</p> <p>Snow fell all day as well as yesterdy, more than a foot but it drifted very little. Had a trip to town with horse and cutter for some necessaries. The storm abated this evening.</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>At CM Church, Brampton this morning. Mr Blight of Yorkville preached, text John XI, 39th. A revival sermon. Tonight Rev Mr Hardy preached text Acts II, 4th. After which a prayer meeting until 10.30 o'clock.</p> <p>Monday, 24.</p> <p>Part of today in woods with team moving rails and poles. An hour at blacksmiths getting repairs on bob sleighs. Received cash $40.00 from RJ Williamson for a fat heifer (muly). Evening at home.</p> <p>Jan. Tuesday, 25. 1881.</p> <p>Had a trip to Caledon East with team and sleigh and brought from there a load of lumber for Isaac Modeland, from daybreak to nightfall. Spent this evening at part at Mr Benjamin Watson's.</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>No special work today save hauling 100 rails out of "lower woods" into pile for future use. Tonight at the special revival meeting CM Church. Also went to party at 10 P.M. at Mr Thos Crowforth's and got home at a late hour.</p> <p>Thursday, 27.</p> <p>Weather continues steady cold, does not thaw enough to make first class sleighing snow being dry and loose. Part of today in town on business. Tonight at social by Mrs Robert Carter 1st line east, a large crowd, proceeds $56.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Friday, 28. 1881.</p> <p>Waited all day expecting the man from Toronto who bargained for our wool some six weeks ago, but he failed to put in an appearance. Spent tonight at the revival services. Rev P E McIntyre preached "Quench not the Spirit"</p> <p>Saturday, 29.</p> <p>A visit today from Mr Henry Modeland of Sarnia. Did no special work today beyond usual routine. In afternoon had a drive to 2nd line east and back home.</p> <p>Sunday, 30.</p> <p>Morning at S School, lesson Luke II 20 to 35, "The song of Simeon over the child Jesus". Afternoon at the revival meeting in CM Church addresses &amp; prayer. Tonight Rev Mr Hardie preached text "Remember thy Creator in days of thy youth"'</p> <p>Jan. Monday, 31. 1881.</p> <p>This month has been marked by extremely cold weather throughout, also by good sleighing. Today had usual work and some driving. Tonight at revival meeting, over 20 stood up to manifest desire to lead a new life.</p> <p>Feb. Tuesday, 1.</p> <p>A bitter cold day, dull with a keen north wind. Drove to town with chopping of 24 bush peas. Part of our family went to afternoon prayer meeting. Was at meeting tonight, Rev Mr Hardie preached "Ye must be born again".</p> <p>Wednesday, 2.</p> <p>Last night was coldest of the season, mecury 20{symbol for degrees} below zero. Clear and cold today. Service all day in CM Church 10 a.m. 3 P.M. and at 7.30 P.M. Set apart by our minister as special fast and humiliation before God.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Thursday, 3. 1881.</p> <p>The bitter biting blast out of the North continues with very little abatement save bright sunshine about noon. In town this afternoon at prayer meeting, CM Church Also this evening at revival meeting, Rev Mr Reid preached.</p> <p>Friday, 4.</p> <p>Clear and frosty. Have to build daily fires in cellar to keep out "Jack Frost". This afternoon at funeral of Jas Alexander in Brampton It was conducted with Masonic ceremonies. Spent evening at home.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>A busy day in the barn yard, attending to stock and flailing peas. Last night received lette from Shelburn and also one from Oakville. Clear and moderately frosty.</p> <p>Feb. Sunday, 6. 1881.</p> <p>At Quarterly meeting this morning in CM Church, town. Rev R Boyle preached (text, John XIV 23rd. Tonight Rev N.R.W. preached, text Luke X, 39th "And he willing to justify himself said". A searching sermon, A good meeting afterward, 20 seekers.</p> <p>Monday, 7.</p> <p>Moderating, and signs of a thaw. Spent day making preparation for a long trip tomorrow. This evening at revival service, an earnest discourse by a youth named Kirby, followed by a good prayer meeting.</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>Away an hour before daylight this morning on road for Shelburne with team and sleigh. Arrived there about 1.P.M. and sold my 12 bags apples at 80 C per bag. A fine rain more or less all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Wednesday, 9. 1881.</p> <p>The thaw and fine rain continued all day. In consequence I hurried off fro home at 12 noon. taking only 1 1/2 bush peas @ 60 C for fear of bad roads the deep snow being very soft. Got home at 8.P.M.</p> <p>Thursday, 10.</p> <p>Warm, bright and sloppy. A trip to town in morning for some necessaries. In evening at revival service and extra good sermon by Rev NR Willoughby, text, Mark V, 34. During prayer meeting all young converts were put together and {blank space} joined CM Church.</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>Quite a number of Bramptonians went to Toronto last night to hear Rev DeWitt Talmalge lecture. Today's work was cleaning harness. Rev R. Boyle preached tonight at the meeting, text, "Sitting at the feet of Jesus".</p> <p>Feb. Saturday, 12. 1881.</p> <p>A high wind from N. E. and rain followed by a mist. Threshing peas with flail and attending the wants of the livestock made up today's programme.</p> <p>Sunday, 13.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Luke IV 7 to 21, "The preaching of John the Baptist". This evening heard Rev N.R.W. preached at CM Church, text Mark I 21 to 25. A stirring sermon to an overflowing congregation.</p> <p>Monday, 14. Little of consequence to report for today. Am alone for the work now it takes a great deal of the day in barnyard. Tonight at revival service. Rev R Boyle preach text, Luke XIV, 22nd. Had a very good meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Tuesday, 15. 1881.</p> <p>Bought from JC Snell 8 bush peas @ 70 C per bush for see have about 20 bush in all now, for that purpose. This evening at home, wrote letter to AJ Rossiter of Oregon.</p> <p>Wednesday, 16.</p> <p>Drove to Willow Lodge for the folks who were there visiting. In town tonight Rev R Boyle preached a revival service, text, "What shall we profit a man to gain whole world and lose his own soul.</p> <p>Thursday, 17</p> <p>Part of today at blacksmith getting horse shoeing done. Had a visit from Mr &amp; Mrs Robert Carter. Tonight at revival meeting, Rev Mr Totten preached, from the parable of prodigal son.</p> <p>Feb. Friday, 18. 1881.</p> <p>A snow storm from N.E. lasting all day, about 4 inches fell. Had a trip to Brampton on business. Tonight at revival service. Rev Mr Totten preached text, "Remember Lot's wife".</p> <p>Saturday, 19.</p> <p>Put in a steady day's work threshing peas, beside having to drive to town with Mrs Geo Duncan. Received yesterday a telegram from Alliston telling of death of our cousin, Mrs Muirhead.</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>At S School this morning, lesson, Luke XIV, 14 to 21, "The preaching of Jesus Christ". Heard Rev Mr Totten preach in CM Church tonight, text Revelations II 17th, followed by prayer meeting and fellowship meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Monday, 21. 1881.</p> <p>A quiet uneventful day. Had a short visit from James Hanson of Blacksheath near Hamilton, Ont. Evening in town, Em was playing piano at benefit concert.</p> <p>Tuesday, 22.</p> <p>Went to Toronto by morning train G.T.R. Bought a wolf skin robe lined @ $10.00 and some root seeds at Rennies.. Left my order at Snells for 3 fine shirts @ $2.00 each. Got home shortly after dark.</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>Mercury back to old notch this morning, down amg the zero's. Had pleasure of visiting our public school 1st line East. W A Hoath is a good teacher Evidently. Evening at home.</p> <p>Feb. Thursday, 24. 1881.</p> <p>Nothing unusual today beside usual work among stock and pea threshing. Evening at home reading and home chat.</p> <p>Friday, 25.</p> <p>Had a trip to town early this morning. Remainder of day cleaning up a load of wheat for market. This evening at revival service, which is drawing to a close, Rev N.R.W. gave a good exhortation and advice.</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>Drove on sleigh a load of wheat to market, sold it to K.C.&amp;Co, 51 bush @ $1.00. It was an inferior sample $1.05 being standard price. Rest of the day cleaning up another load with help of boy Cook.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Sunday, 27. 1881.</p> <p>At S School this morning, lesson, Luke V 12 to 25. "Christ healing the sick". Warm and raining a good deal during day and evening. Tonight heard Rev N.R.W. preach, text, Philipp I, 6th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 28.</p> <p>Drove to Norval Mills with a grist 13 1/4 bush mixed "Seneca" &amp; "Wild Goose". Spent afternoon cleaning up remainder of wheat for sale, spring and fall. Tonight at P M Church in town, heard Rev Mr Antliff lecture, "Power of littles".</p> <p>March. Tuesday, 1.</p> <p>Opened with a cold fierce N.W. wind. Drove to Norval with load of wheat 30 bush @ $1.00, 7 bush "White Fife" @ $1.15 per bush. The sleighing has suffered a good deal, by recent thaw, plenty of ice on the roads.</p> <p>March. Wednesday, 2. 1881.</p> <p>The work of today, extra care of stock, because of daily arrivals in sheep house and in cow house. This evening in town, at class meeting in lecture room of CM Church led by Rev N.R.W.</p> <p>Thursday, 3.</p> <p>A high cold wind from east all day, about sundown a driving snow storm set in. Insured house and barn in "London Mutual" for $1000 &amp; $1100 respectively for three years from Saturday next, Robt. G. Ferguson came today on visit</p> <p>Friday, 4.</p> <p>Visitors came last night Aunt Phoebe Burke &amp; Addie and Mr D. Muirhead of Alliston. Snow has continued to fall all day, but is a warm storm. Had a visit this afternoon from cousins from Seaforth, Elsie &amp; Isaac Modeland.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Saturday, 5. 1881.</p> <p>We have just had the biggest storm of the winter, fully 18 inches of snow but not very badly drifted, it being too damp. Our friend, went home today. Bought from T Milner 2 bush clover seed @ $5.50 per bush.</p> <p>Sunday, 6.</p> <p>At S.School this morning lesson, Luke VII 12 to 20, "the witness of Jesus to John". A bright warm day. Heard Rev Jas Pringle preach tonight in CM Church, text Matt, XI, 28th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 7.</p> <p>Just after breakfast a three hour's trip to Norval Mills for 1/2 ton of bran @ $14.00 per ton. Afternoon weighed a fat cow on Smith's scales weight 1450 lbs, full.</p> <p>March. Tuesday, 8. 1881.</p> <p>A busy day in stockyard. Also cleaned peas for chopping. Evening in town at revival meeting in P.M. Church conducted by Rev Mr Stillwell.</p> <p>Wednesday, 9.</p> <p>Delivered at T. Milner's our last year's wool crop 151 151 lbs (washed) @ 29 C 94 lbs tub washed @ 22 C total, $64.50. Paid Dr Heggie's bill $27.00 Also bought fore. gr. beef 110 lbs @ 6 C $6.60.</p> <p>Thursday, 10.</p> <p>Beside the usual work hauled a load of wood for Ben Cook at No 10. And a trip to town for medicine and to mill for chopping. The evening at home, deep in newspapers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Friday, 11. 1881.</p> <p>Another cold snap. Sold 4 Berkshires 5 mos old to JC Snell for $35.00 and a month's board. A great deal of sickness and colds prevalent just now and our folks have not escaped it.</p> <p>Saturday, 12.</p> <p>A busy day hauling into barn the remains of barley straw stack, about 8 loads. Our stock of fodder is running pretty low, so much cold weather has caused more consumption by all animals. Another snow storm tonight from N.E.</p> <p>Sunday, 13.</p> <p>Some four or five inches of fresh snow this morning. Through indisposition was not at S School, lesson, Luke VII 35 to 50, "Jesus the friend of sinners". At CM Church tonight, Rev N.R.W. preached text, Titus III, 5,6,7th verse.</p> <p>March. Monday, 14. 1881.</p> <p>Bright, warm sunshiny day. Bought from Jno Sanderson at G.T.R Depot a quantity of bulk salt @ $5.50 per ton. Had a pleasant evening at home with some young friends, the Carter's and Mr Hoath {illegible}school teacher.</p> <p>Tuesday, 15.</p> <p>Bought home remainder of salt 3650 bls, cost in full $10.00 cash, Also sold sheepskin to Thos Milner @ $1.25 cash Evening at home. Czar of Russia was shot and killed on Sunday last.</p> <p>Wednesday, 16</p> <p>Warm and thawing very fast all day, roads are getting muddy. Received cash $5.50 from Jno Woodhall payment for 6 bbls of apples received by him last fall. Evening in town at P.M. Church revival services.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Thursday, 17. 1881.</p> <p>St Patrick's Day. Warmer than yesterday. Had a busy day in barn yard. Putting seed barley into shape have 46 bush in all. Evening at home.</p> <p>Friday. 18.</p> <p>Spent forenoon in town attending to several matters of business. Received portrait of late Hon Geo Brown through "Globe" office. Warm and roads are getting very muddy.</p> <p>Saturday, 19.</p> <p>A rain storm from East with a high wind, nearly all day. Was in barn threshing peas. Evening at home.</p> <p>March. Sunday, 20. 1881.</p> <p>This morning at reopening of CM Church, Brampton Rev Dr Burns of Hamilton preached, text, Matt XXI, 13th "Prayer". Heard same man tonight, text, John XX 27th "Faith". An eloquent preacher but sermons very lengthy, 1 1/2 hours</p> <p>Monday, 21.</p> <p>A dull cheerless day, not a bit like opening of spring. Brought Dr Heggie to see Ella who is very sick, a slight attack of inflammation of lungs. Spent evening at R Watson's with a few young folks mostly Carters.</p> <p>Tuesday, 22.</p> <p>Beside the usual work we cleaned some timothy seed and have 120 lbs, 2 1/2 bush. Spent evening in town at CM Church anniversary tea and concert, principal singers Miss Hunter &amp; Mr Jenkins Soprano &amp; Tenor of Hamilton both excellent singers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Wednesday, 23. 1881.</p> <p>At home all day. Had a visit from Dr Heggie. Ella is some better apparently. Weather continues cold and dreary. Evening reading the news. The township assessor Mr Stephen Craig was here today.</p> <p>Thursday, 24.</p> <p>Started the annual job of splitting and piling in woodshed the stock of stovewood. The assessed value of this farm $5000, and live stock at present $550.</p> <p>Friday, 25</p> <p>A trip to town for mail and some necessaries for the sick folks at home. At same work as yesterday RJ Williamson inspected our fat cow but only bid $65. did not sell at that.</p> <p>March. Saturday, 26. 1881.</p> <p>Has been growing colder all week. The roads are dry and dusty but there snow banks all along both sides. Mr &amp; Mrs Geo Duncan spent evening here. Today's work in the woodshed.</p> <p>Sunday, 27.</p> <p>Spent morning at S School lesson, Luke IX, 1 to 6, "The Apostle's Mission". A Missionary lesson at close of Quarter. Tonight heard Rev Geo Brown of Streetsville preach in town, text, Heb VII, 25th.</p> <p>Monday, 28.</p> <p>Had one have day's help from Adam White in return for two hours service of our team, threshing and fanning peas. Spent evening at small part at John H Carters No 9 Centre Road.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Tuesday, 29. 1881.</p> <p>A day's work in the barn. Sold a fat cow to G Armstrong for May delivery @ 5 1/2 C per lb live weight, less 5 pr ct full weight for shrinkage for export to England. Received $4.00 on bargain. Spent this evening at R J Nichols in Brampton.</p> <p>Wednesday, 30.</p> <p>Have been threatened all day with another snow storm, a high N.E. wind. Spent the day in wood shed splitting and piling up stovewood.</p> <p>Thursday, 31.</p> <p>The storm has ended in a light flurry of snow, but a cold wind and hard frost prevails. So this month ends as it began, very cold. Hired a young man, Shoaff for 7 months @ $14.00 per mo. board and washing included.</p> <p>April. Friday, 1. 1881.</p> <p>Opens like a winter month. Frost and snow in abundance. Spent forenoon in blacksmith shop, getting iron harrow teeth sharpened &amp;c. In town tonight at annual letting of CM Church pews, increased by $1.00 in price ours $4.00 per annum.</p> <p>Saturday, 2.</p> <p>Sold and delivered to Geo Duncan 2 bags potatoes @ 70 C per bag. Received #3.00 from J Modeland on sand through JE Sterling. Bought at Harvey &amp; Crawfords a new French bedstead @ $3.50 3 sets castors .75 C. A large number of horses sold in town to Americans.</p> <p>Sunday, 3.</p> <p>At S School lesson Luke IX 50 to 62. "Following Jesus". A doz copies of S.S.Times were distributed in school. Tonight heard Rev N.R.W. preach, text, Psalms XCI 11 to 13th verses.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Monday, 4. 1881.</p> <p>Our "whole season" man Wm Shoaff started work this morning. Spent today at wood pile. This evening in town at P.M. revival service. Rev Mr Reid led the meeting and preached have been quite a number of conversions.</p> <p>Tuesday, 5.</p> <p>Intensely cold with a very high N.W. wind. No indication of spring as yet. Threshing peas and cutting stove wood. At home this evening.</p> <p>Wednesday, 6.</p> <p>A winter morning, bright and keen. Had trip to town for some necessaries for Ella. Received letter from Oakville friends. Afternoon drove up to Mr Jas Hall's 2nd line west.</p> <p>April. Thursday, 7. 1881.</p> <p>Some warmer today. Spent a busy day at home at various jobs. Had a visit from both minister Rev N.R.W. and Dr Heggie, beside neighbor's calls. Evening at home.</p> <p>Friday, 8.</p> <p>A bright warm day tempted us to get at something like spring work. Drawing manure from barnyard into large pile in field behind barn, for roots. A couple of hours in town tonight.</p> <p>Saturday, 9.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday but gave it up for the present, this afternoon as it is getting very muddy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Sunday, 10. 1881.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Luke {illegilbe}X, 25 to 37. "The Good Samaritan". Afternoon had a good many callers from town. Evening at CM Church. Rev Mr Holmes preached text, James V, 19 &amp; 20.</p> <p>Monday, 11.</p> <p>Spent most of the day at the woodshed. Weather is growing some warmer and snow banks are melting slowly but we get no rain, dust is flying on roads like the summer time.</p> <p>Tuesday, 12.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday. Had a trip to town, received from London, our "Fire Insurance Policy. Spent evening at J.C.Snells in chat and reading. Bought a new buck saw .40 and buggy whip 90 C</p> <p>April. Wednesday, 13. 1881</p> <p>Was sowing clover seed on fall wheat "front field" 7 lbs per acre, 43 bls on 6 acres. Received from R Watson $12.00 int on a $150. note, due on 1st Mch @ 8 per cent. Sold yesterday 3 pigs @ $8.00 each to J.C. Snell to be delivered at 6 wks old.</p> <p>Thursday, 14.</p> <p>A bright warm day. Drove in buggy up to Charleston to take Emma to T.G.&amp;B.R.R. Station on her way to Shelburn. The roads are dry most of the way, except on mountain where there is a lot of snow.</p> <p>Friday, 15.</p> <p>Good Friday comes late in the month this year. A bright warm day. Dusty roads. A few traces of snow banks along the fences. Observed as a holiday in town but not generally in country. At home all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Saturday, 16. 1881.</p> <p>A very high west wind driving the dust in clouds down the Centre Road. Forenoon at blacksmith's Afternoon at wood piling. Fire at No 10 Geo Davis' house burned this P.M. Had a trip to town for medicine.</p> <p>Sunday, 17.</p> <p>At S School, lesson Luke XI 37 to 47. "Pharisees reproved" or "Saying &amp; doing". Evening at CM Church Rev N R Willoughby preached text, Rev V, 12th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 18.</p> <p>Most of the day at the blacksmith's getting plows repaired for spring work. Picking stones off the meadows &amp;c. My birthday - 1851 -1881.</p> <p>April. Tuesday, 19. 1881.</p> <p>A day's work sowing salt. Put on at rate of 200 lbs per acre on land intended for barley. Em came home from Shelburn tonight bringing a present from friends, maple sugar &amp; syrup.</p> <p>Wednesday, 20.</p> <p>Telegraphed last night for Dr. Fulton, Toronto. He came out at noon train today to see Ella and thinks she is dangerously ill. Co Peel Spring Fair held today in Brampton, a fine day and a large crowd.</p> <p>Thursday, 21.</p> <p>Sowed in drills 3 lbs carrot seed on 1/3 acre, fresh plowed sod. Was cultivating with seeder land for oats. Weather fine and dry, have had no rain yet this month.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Friday, 22. 1881.</p> <p>Seeding oats, sowing part of field broadcast and part drilled, at rate of 2 1/4 bush per acre. 7 1/2 acres. Also started cultivating field for barley. Evening at home.</p> <p>Saturday, 23.</p> <p>Sowed barley in front field drilled it, ground very dry and lumpy. Sowed 1 3/4 bush per acre and seeded with clover and timothy. Somewhat of adventure to sow barley so early.</p> <p>Sunday, 24.</p> <p>At S School, lesson, Luke XII, "Beward of Covetousness". An exceedingly warm day. Tonight, heard Rev N.R.W. preach text, Colossians I, 12th verse. Had several callers to visit Ella. .</p> <p>April. Monday, 25. 1881.</p> <p>Rolling and putting on finishing touches on front field. Also rolled fall wheat, it is very slim crop. Weather is almost sultry and ground is very dry from absence of rain.</p> <p>Tuesday, 26.</p> <p>Had a light shower during last night, being the first rain during this month. Was plowing sod in "old orchard" field for oats. Had pastoral visit from Rev N.R.W. Rev CE McIntyre.</p> <p>Wednesday, 27.</p> <p>Sowed 5 1/2 bush "Australian" oats on 2 1/5 acres, fresh plowed sod "old orchard" next to "Watson" line. A couple of hours in town this evening. Received letters from Oregon and Shelburn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Thursday, 28. 1881.</p> <p>Sowed another field of barley 8 3/4 acres, 19 bush broadcast and seeded with clover and timothy. Ella is very sick yet, has been in bed six weeks semiweekly visits from Dr. Heggie.</p> <p>Friday, 29.</p> <p>Sowed 6 acres of barley cultivated both ways, broadcast, 13 bush. Except peas this completes the grain seeding, 10 acres oats &amp; 18 acres barley. Fall wheat is very slim. Very dry weather.</p> <p>Saturday, 30.</p> <p>Rolling and furrowing and putting finishing strokes on barley fields. Weather cool, pretty hard frosts at night. RG Ferguson arrived from Shelburn. Scarcely any rain this month.</p> <p>May. Sunday, 1. 1881.</p> <p>In morning at Quarterly meeting CM Church, Town. Rev Coverdale Watson of Toronto preached, text, Deut, XXXIII, 25th. Heard same minister tonight, text John XVII 16th &amp; 17th.</p> <p>Monday, 2.</p> <p>Clear and cold and dry. Sold 8 bags potatoes, 3 @ 65 C 5 @ 60 C = $4.95. Received from RG Ferguson payment of $50.00 and int for 13 mos $4.35 = $54.35. Finished up rolling barley and oats.</p> <p>Tuesday, 3.</p> <p>A day's work at picking stones off the meadows about 15 acres. Sold to AM Campbell 5 bush oats @ 40 C and to W Martin one bag potatoes @ 65 C. Cool and frosty, bright sunshine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Wednesday, 4. 1881.</p> <p>General jobbing all day. Shovelling drains, repairing fences, digging in garden and planting a few "Early Rose" potatoes. A great many callers this evening to see Ella, who is yet very ill.</p> <p>Thursday, 5.</p> <p>Commenced operatons for roots by hauling manure from barnyard into field just behind barn. Worked very hard we put out 28 loads. In town an hour tonight for Dr Heggie who came at midnight.</p> <p>Friday, 6.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday. Had a light shower last night, enough to dampen the dust. Warmer today, the trees are getting a light cast of green. Fall wheat nearly ruined by the drouth.</p> <p>May. Saturday, 7. 1881.</p> <p>Completed job of manuring root and corn ground put 70 loads on 3 1/2 acres. In town for some notions for our sick folks, this morning. Weather growing warmer every day but no rain.</p> <p>Sunday, 8.</p> <p>A very hot day. Forenoon at home, the S.S. lesson Luke XVI, "The Prodigal son". Afternoon had trip to town for medicine. Tonight at CM Church, Rev R Boyle preached, text, Dan VII, 18th. Rev N.R.W is very ill.</p> <p>Monday, 9.</p> <p>All day at crossplowing root ground. The hot weather reached its height today and culminated in a heavy thunder shower tonight. What grand rain fro all the dry and thirsty land.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Tuesday, 10. 1881.</p> <p>All nature is smiling this morning, what a bright rich green is shaded over all the vegetable world. At same work as yesterday. Evening at home as usual.</p> <p>Wednesday, 11.</p> <p>Getting root plot into good condition and all ready for drilling tomorrow. Weather is very hot. Obtained from Toronto a few ripe tomatoes for Ella, a rariety at this season.</p> <p>Thursday, 12.</p> <p>Drilled and sowed 1 1/2 acres (nearly) with 6 lbs mangels, 2/3 of it "Yellow Globe" &amp; 1/3 long red. Blossoms on plum and early apple trees. Callers every day to see Ella.</p> <p>May. Friday, 13. 1881.</p> <p>Had an early trip to town this morning on business and was detained until nearly noon. After dinner we washed the sheep (22) in Etobicoke. Plowing sod for peas.</p> <p>Saturday, 14.</p> <p>Planting "Early Rose" potatoes, 12 bush on 5/8 acre field just behind barn and plowed them in. A splendid shower this evening, the grain crops were suffering for want of it.</p> <p>Sunday, 15.</p> <p>A dull damp day. At S School in morning, the lesson, Luke XVI, "The rich man and Lazarus". Tonight in CM Church heard Rev Jas Pringle preach, text, Luke XIII, 24th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Monday, 16. 1881.</p> <p>A steady day's plowing in sod with one team. Spent half an hour at "Willow Lodge" this evening. Weather cool and dull threatening rain.</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>Potato marketing at No10 sold to different parties 10 bags @ 65 C &amp; 3 bags seed @.50 C = $8.00. Sowing Yankee corn in drills, by hand machine in youngest orchard, also some Canadian in hills.</p> <p>Wednesday, 18.</p> <p>Splendid growing weather fine rain (light) every day this week from east. Sod plowing all day and harrowing in thoroughly Evening at home.</p> <p>May. Thursday, 19. 1881.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday. Plowing sod and harrowing it. Raining more or less all day, but only light the clouds seem nearly empty before reaching here.</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>Finished sod plowing Started reworking land for turnips. Spent part of the evening in town. A bright warm day. Received from AM Campbell for oats $4.00</p> <p>Saturday, 21.</p> <p>Drilled up for turnips one acre beside mangolds and sowed nearly 3 lbs see (Rennie's Prize"). Afternoon was spend doing some general job work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Sunday, 22. 1881.</p> <p>Morning at S School lesson, Luke XVIII, 1 to 14 "Two parables on Prayer". Have a good many Sunday callers to see Ella, who is now recovering. Heard tonight in CM Church, Rev Mr Brown text, Matt XXVII, 22nd.</p> <p>Monday, 23.</p> <p>Sowing peas with drill old orchard sod, wll harrowed before drilling, put 18 bush on hardly 7 acres, good seed. Also rolled and drilled it. Bought in town tonight a new "Chrisity black felt had &amp; necktie $3.00</p> <p>Tuesday, 24.</p> <p>As a public holiday. A very warm day. At work in forenoon, dipping lambs &amp;c. Spent evening in town at Grand Concert in Acric Hall, singers Mrs Caldwell Mr Warrington {illegible} Jenkins, Also a girl (only 14) who played violin capitally.</p> <p>May. Wednesday, 25. 1881.</p> <p>Weather grows hotter and dryer every day. New strawberries in Brampton yesterday @ 40 C per quart. Started manuring our fallow, back field of "other place.</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday despite the heat, running two waggons. Attended a school trustee meeting this afternoon at the school house, on repairs. Evening at home receiving callers, a great many.</p> <p>Friday, 27.</p> <p>Continuation of same job. Weather if possible hotter than yesterday. Towards evening had some rain and a wet night. Evening in town at Choir Practice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Saturday, 28. 1881.</p> <p>Put 75 loads manure on 9 1/2 acres fallow. Received from Jos Snell $24.00 cash for three Berkshires 8 wks old. Had trip to Edmonton and to Brampton. A rainy day.</p> <p>Sunday, 29. Spent forenoon at S School lesson Luke XIX "The parable of the pounds". Mr &amp; Mrs AF Campbell here most of the day. Tonight in CM Church heard Rev Jno Hunt of Orangeville, text, Matt XXVIII 17th.</p> <p>Monday, 30.</p> <p>Started the first plowing of fallow, ground pretty hard and dry. Received from Mrs Micken for 3 bags potatoes @ 5 &amp; 50 C $ 1.80. Fall wheat is showing out in head.</p> <p>May. Tuesday, 31. 1881.</p> <p>Delivered fat cow to Geo Armstrong, Brampton. She weighed full, 1570 lbs on town scales @ 5 1/4 C $78.00 less $4.00 on deposit. Bought a new mower @ $60.00 from Shantz &amp; {blank space} of Preston. Hot day.</p> <p>June. Wednesday, 1.</p> <p>A fne moist morning and a shower about sunrise. Plowing in fallow until noon.At raising of new barn for Mr J.A. Modeland 3rd line East. Spent evening at J L Newlove's.</p> <p>Thursday, 2.</p> <p>Plowing all day in fallow with both teams. All the spring grains and grasses are suffering for want of rain. Had a good many showers but very little rain at a time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Friday, 3. 1881.</p> <p>Stationing committee of Toronto Conference of CM Church met in Brampton Church this morning. Replanting corn and sowing rape in "old orchard and fallow plowing. Evening wet, spent it at Choir Practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 4.</p> <p>Completed first plowing of fallow 9 1/2 acres and harrowing it. Spent a couple of hours in Edmonton and an hour in Brampton this afternoon. Almost cool enough for frost.</p> <p>Sunday, 5.</p> <p>Morning at S School, lesson Luke XXIII, "The Crucifixion" Mr McLure visited the School on behalf of Township S.S. Union. Tonight heard Rev Mr Browning preach in CM Church text Isaiah LXVI, 13th. A public reception of new members took place.</p> <p>June. Monday, 6. 1881.</p> <p>A white frost last night but not much damage. Today started doing statute labor on roads the soil is remarkably easy worked, friable. Cool all day and like frost tonight.</p> <p>Tuesday, 7.</p> <p>Same work as yesterday continued and finished tonight, 7 days work. A little rain today with every indication of a great deal. This has be the character of all rains this season.</p> <p>Wednesday, 8</p> <p>Ho for the hay field. Made a start today cutting with our new "Preston" mower (Johnson patent) 3 1/2 acres orchard grass, in field behind the barn. The mower does its work well. The Conference Educational meeting tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Thursday, 9. 1881.</p> <p>Horse hoeing among roots making no headway because of very dry weather. Raking and cocking hay. Conference Missionary Meeting tonight. Addresses by two three Manitoba missionaries.</p> <p>Friday, 10.</p> <p>Hauled in hay two large loads. Visitors Mrs Taylor from Oakville Mrs Adam Ferguson &amp; Albert. Tonight Conference Reception of young men to be ordained on the Sabbath next. 7 young men. Splendid speeches by Dr Douglas, Dr Hunter &amp; WH Laird.</p> <p>Saturday, 11.</p> <p>Had a trip to Stewarttown (Lawson's Sawmill) and bought 500 ft good culled lumber @ $5.00 per M = $2.50 and 5 1/2 squares No 2 shingles @ 70 C per squ $3.85 = $6.35.</p> <p>June. Sunday, 12. 1881.</p> <p>At 9 A.M. attended the Conference Lovefeast, CM Church a season of religious enjoyment at 11 o'clock Rev Dr Douglass of Montreal preached Psa XC 4th After which 7 young men were ordained. Tonight Rev SJ Hunter preached Heb XII 26.27. The church was literally packed.</p> <p>Monday, 13.</p> <p>Plowing the orchard grass soad with both teams. Sold a 10 wks old Berkshire to Crocker @ $8.00 cash. A big wind storm tonight but not much rain. Had to go away on business this evening and did not get to Conference meeting.</p> <p>Tuesday, 14.</p> <p>Was drafted on the jury and had to go at noon today to Court House Brampton. Conference meeting tonight Temperance addresses by ministers and Prof Foster the great Scott Act speaker all the speeches were good.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Wednesday, 15. 1881</p> <p>Spent all day at Court House but was not called to jury box. Came home this evening to find Ella a great deal worse and sinking gradually all evening at 11 oclock tonight the end came and Ella passed peacefully away to Heaven.</p> <p>Thursday, 16.</p> <p>Last night was the most sorrowful in history of our family. Ella was conscious to last moment and had strength to bid us each goodbye and breathed last words "I love Jesus". What a mixture of sorrow and joy.</p> <p>Friday, 17.</p> <p>The day of the funeral. Our friends arrived at different times and everything was ready at 2 P.M and a very large procession started to CM Church. Rev W McFadden preached 2 Pet, 3, 11th Organ draped and choir sang "Mount Vernon" and we buried in New Cemetery</p> <p>June. Saturday, 18. 1881.</p> <p>Most of our friends lingered until with us until this forenoon and left us in deepest sorrow but in hope. Sowed millet this afternoon 2 bush on 3 1/2 acres bought from J Learment @ 95 C. Mailed some funeral notices.</p> <p>Sunday, 19.</p> <p>Mr George Rice of Oshawa came on midnight train this morning. Aunt Jennie came on Friday. None of us were at Church today. I drove Uncle George around among our friends. Rev Dr Young preached twice today in CM Church, Brampton.</p> <p>Monday, 20.</p> <p>Started mowing clover "other place" front field. A very good crop, cut 4 acres, one half of field. Our bees (one hive) swarmed yesterday and got them safely hived.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Tuesday, 21. 1881.</p> <p>Weather quite cold and very dry, very poor hay weather. Raked up hay cut yesterday. (Half a days work cleaning out house well and repairing pump. {Spent evening in town getting a hair cut. Wednesday forenoon}</p> <p>Wednesday, 22.</p> <p>Did very little at hay today because of cool weather. Em and I took G.T.R. for Toronto this P.M. to attend National S S Convention in Horital Gardens. Delegates from U.S. &amp; England, good addresses and much enthusiasm in SS work displayed.</p> <p>Thursday, 23.</p> <p>I came home on midnight train, Em staid over for Convention continues three days. Hauling in hay today, 5 loads, but not in good condition. Received $4.00 from A Campbell for 10 bush oats.</p> <p>June. Friday, 24. 1881.</p> <p>Horse hoeing root crops. Finished raking and cocking the clover and makes a good show for this dry season. Have had a good many visitors this week. Received letters about Ella from S.B.Westervelt and Rev Jas Pearen.</p> <p>Saturday, 25.</p> <p>Some more work in hay fields cutting with mower and hauling couple of loads. Had a light rain this evening, wished for more but it did not come. Received $3.20 for 2 days work on jury last week. Signed a 4 month not $62.00 to Crawford undertaking</p> <p>Sunday, 26.</p> <p>Morning at S School, the lesson last eight verses in Luke's gospel. A missionary lesson. Afternoon at "Willow Lodge". Evening heard Rev Wm West preach in CM Church text, John I, 46th "Come and see".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Monday, 27. 1881.</p> <p>Hauling in hay this forenoon until stopped by a shower Rained more or less during afternoon. Mr &amp; Mrs A.F. Campbell spent day here. Henry Ferguson from Missouri came on a visit, twelve yrs since he left Brampton.</p> <p>Tuesday, 28.</p> <p>A terrible thunder storm last night, killing David Lowe and damaging several building and trees &amp;c. Another very heavy shower today. Working in root crop. Aunt Jennie Rice went home tonight.</p> <p>Wednesday, 29.</p> <p>At a special meeting of CM Church, Brampton, I was elected one of seven delegates from congregation on Quarterly Board. Sowed 2 lbs turnip seed on mangel drills. Working some in the hay today.</p> <p>June. Thursday, 30. 1881.</p> <p>One half of the year has fled. This has been a black letter month in the history of our family. Weather has been very cool. Today's work mowing clover, young orchard. Have 16 loads hay secured and 4 partly cured.</p> <p>July. Friday, 1. 1881</p> <p>"Dominion Day". Fourteen years old is our Dominion today. The great national holiday for Canada. A clear beautiful day just warm enough to be pleasant. Large excursion parties on railways. Was at home all day working in roots &amp;c.</p> <p>Saturday, 2.</p> <p>Brought in 4 loads of bright clover hay this afternoon. Quite romantic forking hay among the apple trees, green above, around, everywhere. An hour in town tonight on business.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Sunday, 3. 1881.</p> <p>Morning at S School the lesson, Exodus, I, 1 to 10. "Israel in Egypt". With this lesson is started a series on history of Israelites. Took tea at "Willow Lodge" this evening. Heard Rev JE Starr preach tonight in CM Church. He is stationed in Winnepeg and goes soon.</p> <p>Monday, 4.</p> <p>National Holiday in U States. The hottest day of the summer so far. Finished work with "mower" by cutting 4 acres timothy. Raked and cocked part of it tonight after tea.</p> <p>Tuesday, 5.</p> <p>A trip to town with this year's crop of wool, sold to K.C.&amp;Co. 152 lbs, net several fleeces "docked" 1/3 because of being "matted" 22 C = $33.44. Horse raking and drawing in hay all afternoon.</p> <p>July. Wednesday, 6. 1881.</p> <p>Finished haying, 30 loads in all, nearly all in first class condition and especially last 10 loads. Spent the afternoon at picnic at No 10, R Watsons grove given by our public school No 22. Had a very pleasant time.</p> <p>Thursday, 7.</p> <p>Started crossplowing fallow but was stopped by rain before noon which continued all day. steady but not heavy. Spent evening absorbed in newspapers. A. Henry Ferguson here this week.</p> <p>Friday, 8.</p> <p>A day among roots. Hand hoeing and thinning mangel crop, good plants but very thin in the rows. Evening in town at a Garden Party in "Castle" grounds given Y.P.A. CM Church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Saturday, 9, 1881.</p> <p>Hot! Hot!, 95 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. Scarcely a breeze all day and sun streamed down heat incessantly. Was gang cross plowing or trying too, had a 4 hour noon spell.</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>Another sweltering day. Was at home resting until even. The S.S. lesson, Exodus II "Birth of Moses". Reread "Gates Ajar" a deeply interesting work. Tonight at PM Church, Rev Mr Griffith preached from III of Malachi.</p> <p>Monday, 11.</p> <p>Some cooler today. Put in a busy day behind the gang plow, turned over nearly 6 acres in fine style. Barley and fall wheat getting ripe very fast. Small fruit crop a light one.</p> <p>July. Tuesday, 12. 1881.</p> <p>The "Twilvith" for the Orangement. They had a monster excursion to Toronto, so we heard no drums and fifes today. Spent today in the turnip crop hoeing and thinning. Cloudy and sultry.</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>Completed the job of yesterday beside doing some general jobbing. Spent a pleasant evening at Mr Robert Carter's. Received cash $9.2 from JC Snell in payment for seed oats.</p> <p>Thursday, 14.</p> <p>A days work at mowing fence corner grass around grain fields and cocking up the hay will have a ton in all. Spent evening at garden party at M.M. Elliot's, a fine night handsome grounds, a crowd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Friday, 15. 1881.</p> <p>Very warm day. Rilla Elsie and I spent forenoon picking raspberries near Snell's lake. Got 9 lbs. Afternoon putting the reaper in fix for the harvest.</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>The harvest be upon us once more. Made a partial commencement by cutting roads around wheat and barley . It is not very ripe yet.</p> <p>Sunday, 17.</p> <p>At S.School, lesson, Exodus III "The call of Moses". We have a quarter's lesson on interesting history of Israelites. Evening heard Rev Mr West preach in CM Church, text John XIX, 30, "It is finished".</p> <p>July. Monday, 18. 1881.</p> <p>Mailed letter to A.J.Rossiter, Oregon Into harvest this morning, cut fall wheat 6 acres, bound and stooked, Bill E McMicking (@ 75 C per day) and I, father drove the reaper, Crop is very light and rusted some.</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>Cutting barley, 4 acres in front of house, bound greater part of it. Also started down in lower field which is a handsome crop, all the barley is good (18 acres).</p> <p>Wednesday, 20.</p> <p>A shower this morning put damper on harvest work for today, except cutting some roads with cradle. A day of note in in Brampton three weddings celebrated.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Thursday, 21. 1881.</p> <p>Reaped 6 acres barley and 3 acres fall wheat and had four binders who kept up with reaper, that is we had all bound by sundown, former a heavy crop, the latter a light one.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>Continued at barley harvest but with only 3 binders disposed of 5 acres beside a lot of of work at stocking. Visitors Rev {illegible} Virginia U.S and Nellie Taylor of Oakville.</p> <p>Saturday, 23.</p> <p>This forenoon completed cutting and binding barley 18 acres, 15 of which we bound. Afternoon hauling in barley cut 4 days ago. A busy week.</p> <p>July. Sunday, 24. 1881.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Exodus IV "The call of Aaron and Moses". Reb J.F Dyer addressed school and spent the day with us. Tonight heard Rev Mr West preach in town, text, "Sleep on now, Arise let us be going".</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>At grain hauling very early this morning but a shower at 7 o'clock A.M. stopped us for a few hours. Towards evening we got in several loads. Had a rain and rain shower at 6 P. M.</p> <p>Tuesday, 26.</p> <p>Got all barley safely barned except rakings of one field We worked hard also had two teams most of time. In town tonight making farewell call on Rev C Watson and wife (Mary Nichol).</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Wednesday, 27. 1881.</p> <p>Have all fall wheat and barley secured tonight. Will have no other grain ready for a few days. Oats not quite ripe, peas very green.</p> <p>Thursday, 28.</p> <p>Off for a half holiday. Mr &amp; Mrs A.J. Little, Miss Little J.C.Snell &amp; family , Mr Eddie &amp; Miss J. B{illegible} and our family spent afternoon at Snell's lake in a picnic party. Boating lunching and putting {illegible} {illegible} flowers.</p> <p>Friday, 29.</p> <p>Started fall plowing today cross plowing with {illegible} plow barley and fall wheat stubble It works {illegible} fine order being thoroughly dried out. Plowed 4 acres using three horse team.</p> <p>July. Saturday, 30. 1881.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday. Also started cutting oat crop, it is a good one but not quite ripe enough. Evening in town awhile. Weather extremely dry and warm.</p> <p>Sunday, 31.</p> <p>Morning at S School lesson, Exodus VII 8 to 77 "Moses and the magicians". Tonight at CM Church in town, Rev NJ West preached text, Hebrews X, 23rd. A warm day.</p> <p>Aug. Monday, 1.</p> <p>Worked an hour at oat harvest but concluded they were too green and postponed for two days. At gang plowing. Had a splendid shower at noon today. Had a pastoral visit from Rev W.J. West.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 2. 1881.</p> <p>All day shingling the roof of implement shed at N end of barn used 5 sq's of No2 shingles, 3 1/2 lbs shingles to square shingles. Some harvest apples, today but we have very few.</p> <p>Wednesday, 3.</p> <p>Reaping and binding oats. Mercury stood 95 {symbol for degrees) in shade Three of us bound 6 1/2 acres oats, an extra heavy crop. Evening at home and very tired. The hottest day of the harvest. A smoky atmosphere.</p> <p>Thursday, 4.</p> <p>Attended the funeral of our neighbor Mr Ambrose Woodhall 48 years. Rev Mr Reid conducted the service in Zion Church. "There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of God". A very hot day.</p> <p>Aug. Friday, 5. 1881.</p> <p>Reaped remainder of oat crop 2 1/1 acres on sod, "old orchard" field and bound it. Also started ganging a second stubble field. An evening among the newspapers of the current week.</p> <p>Saturday, 6.</p> <p>Commenced second cross plowing of fallow. Had two heavy showers before twelve o'clock noon today, which set everything afloat while they lasted. In town tonight awhile.</p> <p>Sunday, 7.</p> <p>Quarterly services in CM Church, Brampton. Rev WJ West preached, text Philipians I, 27th verses Tonight Rev CE McIntyre preached text, I John II, 1st After sermon the sacrament was administered.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Monday 8. 1881.</p> <p>Sowed 24 lbs timothy on "front field" barley stubble to help a partial "catch" of spring grass seed sowing, gave two strokes sulky rake after sowing. Afternoon at gang plow. Sold 1 bush early pears @ $1.40 per bush.</p> <p>Tuesday, 9.</p> <p>Sold 2 bush early pears to C Dawson @ $1.30 per bush. A fine crop of pears, beside using a great many at home have given away a great deal. Harvest work hauling in oats, drew 9 loads.</p> <p>Wednesday, 10.</p> <p>Brought in rest of oats 13 loads in all, in very good order. Also started a cutting pea crop, hardly ripe enough. Sold to JC Snell, 8 lambs 6 rams &amp; 2 ewes @ $100.00 to be delivered 15th Sept.</p> <p>Aug. Thursday, 11. 1881.</p> <p>Finished ganging fallow started ganging oat stubble for rye crop field to be fallow next summer. Pea crop gets ready but slowly pulled a few of them today.</p> <p>Friday, 12.</p> <p>A splendid rain of two hours duration this morning. Sent help to neighbor's threshing, at home myself plowing. In town tonight awhile. A very sultry evening.</p> <p>Saturday, 13.</p> <p>Father &amp; mother started to Oakville in buggy for a four or five day visit. Was cross plowing barley stubble. And pulling peas. A cool windy day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Sunday, 14. 1881.</p> <p>At S School this morning. Lesson, Exodus, XIV, "The deliverance of Israelites out of hand of Egyptians". Afternoon and evening at home reading "Northern Messenger", "Pleasant Hours", "Christian Guardian".</p> <p>Monday, 15.</p> <p>{whole entry too light to read} Cutting peas .........</p> <p>Tuesday, 16.</p> <p>A hard day's work 'Bill" and I put in pea field cutting most of day and hauled in four loads. They are a good crop for the season.</p> <p>Aug. Wednesday 17. 1881.</p> <p>Brampton Civic Holiday. Nearly all the town went on excursions various ways. Completed job of pulling pea crop. Weather dry, bright and cool.</p> <p>Thursday, 18.</p> <p>Spent an hour in town this morning. Got a supply of sister "Ella's" photographs from J.W.Cole, taken from an ambrotype, a pretty good likeness, but not much of her expression. Left my order at K.C &amp;Co for suit, black clothes. Hauling peas afternoon.</p> <p>Friday, 19.</p> <p>The folks got home from Oakville yesterday. Henry Ferguson went home Missouri yesterday. Harvest Home! was the language at teatime tonight. Brought in rest of peas today, 14 loads in all from 6 1/2 acres. Evening in town to J Coyne for pr heavy boots @ $4.50</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Saturday, 20. 1881.</p> <p>Spent the day in fallow Harrowing, rolling and marking into ridges 18 ft wide, 9 1/2 acres. Had some dickering with an American about lambs but made no sales.</p> <p>Sunday, 21.</p> <p>Morning at S School, lesson, Exodus XVI, "The Manna or bread from Heaven". Afternoon in town, at the funeral of Mr Jas Spelman. Also had tea at AJ Little's Heard Rev Mr West preach tonight, text, Eccles IX, 5th</p> <p>Monday, 22.</p> <p>Started ridging up fallow today and plowed rather more than two acres. Weather continues very dry and growing hotter every day. Evening in town at meeting of Quarterly Board of CM Church. 12 o'clock midnight meeting closed.</p> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 23. 1881.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at and around Willow Lodge, looking at Cotswolds and Berkshires. Afternoon at the plowing in fallow. Made arrangements for threshing on 9th &amp; 10th Sept Jno Cation's steamer.</p> <p>Wednesday, 24.</p> <p>Put in another day at plowing. A grand excursion to Grimsby Camp meeting today, several hundreds went from Brampton and vicinity per C.V.R to Toronto, thence by steam boat.</p> <p>Thursday, 25.</p> <p>Plowing continued. Have "Bill" threshing peas to make room for machine threshing. Dry, hot, smoky &amp; dusty. Evening at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Friday, 26. 1881.</p> <p>Another day's ridging. An hour in town tonight getting mail and doing a little trading. Received post card from Shelburn and letter from AJ Rossiter, Oregon.</p> <p>Saturday, 27.</p> <p>Finished ridging of fallow doing it in 4 1/2 days, 9 1/2 acres. Wound up pea threshing of 4 loads. Received post card from R W Boyle, Toronto in reference to our trip to city next week.</p> <p>Sunday, 28.</p> <p>A very hot day. Staid at home all day and gave horses rest after a hard week's work. Reading, writing &amp; resting. Tonight heard Rev Mr West preach in CM Church, text, John I, 12th verse.</p> <p>Aug. Monday, 29. 1881.</p> <p>Harrowed the fallow, preparatory to drilling. Made a trade with Joe Snell in sheep, buying shearling ram @ $50.00 and giving 3 ram lambs @ $11.00 each, part payments Got my black suit @ K.C.&amp;Co. @ $30.00.</p> <p>Tuesday, 30.</p> <p>Em and I went to Toronto @ 7.A.M. to attend wedding of Mr R.W.Boyle and Miss L. Patterson took place at residence of bride's father, 10 Gloster St. @ 12 noon. P{illegible} us had a nice trip to Niagara in afternoon &amp; evening. An excessively hot day. Returned at midnight train.</p> <p>Wednesday, 31.</p> <p>Heat continues unabated 95 {symbol for degrees} in shade, very smoky. Attending threshing bees. Got "Fultz" wheat from JC Snell and "Seneca" from Mr Ben Watson. August a warm dry month.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept, Thursday, 1. 1881.</p> <p>A drouth of nearly 4 weeks duration was broken today by a fine thunder shower. Started cutting second crop clover, with reaper, which answers the purpose well. The crop is a light one.</p> <p>Friday, 2</p> <p>Fall wheat seeding. Drilled in fallow 9 1/2 acres nearly 16 bush of mixed "Fultz" and "Seneca" across ridges. The ground was damp to depth 3 inches by yesterdays rain. Sowed at same time timothy seed, nearly 2 bush.</p> <p>Saturday, 3.</p> <p>Running furrows &amp; cross ditches and shovelling. Finished cutting the clover crop. Spent evening at Snell's lake with a few friends from Brampton.</p> <p>Sept. Sunday, 4. 1881.</p> <p>Morning at S School, lesson Exodus XX, "The commandments" At "Willow Lodge" for dinner. Afternoon at Zion, Rev Mr Howson preached, text, Psa CVII, 23, 24. Tonight in C.M. Church Brampton, Rev Mr West preach text, Col. I, 21st.</p> <p>Monday, 5.</p> <p>Bought from Sanderson at G.T.R. Depot 1 ton of coarse salt @ $5.00 and sowed it on Fall wheat field. A phenomenon occurred this evening in shape of dense clouds of smoke, hiding sun was real dark an hour before sunset, light lamp in house.</p> <p>Tuesday, 6.</p> <p>Hauled in "second" crop of clover, 4 loads, very dry and short, slow work handling. Delivered lambs to Snells' and brought home our shearling ram from Joe Snells. Extremely hot weather, 90 {symbol for degrees} in shade.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 7. 1881.</p> <p>Drilled the rye, 6 bush on 3 acres, more or less. Washed lambs, (15 in all) in Etobicoke. Hauling manure on fall plowing, cleaning out yards previous to threshing. George Pearen &amp; Miss E. Modeland of Iowa, gave us a call.</p> <p>Thursday, 8.</p> <p>Weather some cooler, but yet very dry. Finished cleaning out barnyards put out 26 loads manure and hauled some gravel for leveling. College Farm stock Sale at Guelph today.</p> <p>Friday,</p> <p>I spent the day in making final preparation in and around barns for threshing. Had a horseback ride over to 5th line {illegible} for swine water tank.</p> <p>Sept. Saturday, 10. 1881.</p> <p>Threshing with Jno Cation's steam thresher, barley nearly all day, finishing shortly after four o'clock. About 600 bushels of No 1 sample. Moved machine into other barn for Monday.</p> <p>Sunday, 11.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Exodus XXXII "The punishment of idolators". This evening in C.M.Church heard Rev N.R. Willoughby preach, text, John XV, 15th.</p> <p>Monday, 12.</p> <p>Finished threshing about 7 hours work at wheat about 100 bush fair sample oats about 400 bush of good quality. Part of today fighting fire on C.V.R Line Fire from engines has spread into woods and fences.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Tuesday, 13. 1881.</p> <p>Cutting millet with mower and platform, raking off into bundles, the crop is thin and short. Considerable work at fire in woods and is pretty hard to control. Cool and dry weather.</p> <p>Wednesday, 14.</p> <p>Great crowds of people going to Toronto fair today. Part of today watching fire in woods, and curing millet hay. Em and I spent evening in town.</p> <p>Thursday, 15.</p> <p>Part of our folks went to Toronto Exhibition today. Hauled in millet 3 loads of extra quality, no dust, no horse-raking. A break in drouth at last, a S.E. rain this evening.</p> <p>Sept. Friday, 16. 1881.</p> <p>Potato harvest, turning them out with plow, a very fair crop, but not quite so large a sample as last year's crop. Marking out fields, cross plowed into lands for ridging.</p> <p>Saturday, 17.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday until noon, when rain came on for the afternoon and O how welcome it was. Getting ready a load of fall wheat for market.</p> <p>Sunday, 18.</p> <p>A rainy morning, spent at home reading &amp;c. Came out a fine afternoon warm and bright. Tonight heard Rev N.R.W preach a sermon to young people in CM Church, text Dan. II, 17th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Monday, 19. 1881.</p> <p>Sold and delivered to K.C &amp; Co 49.05 bush fall wheat, mixed Seneca &amp; Fultz. @ $1.28 per bu. Paid Blain for rye seed 6 bush @ 92C $5.50 and $10.00 for some necessaries belongs to house.</p> <p>Tuesday, 20.</p> <p>President Garfield (of U.S.) died last night. This event has caused a profound feeling of sorrow over the world. Tonight heard in Brampton Prof Foster the great temperance lecturer, it was a good treat.</p> <p>Wednesday, 21.</p> <p>Spent the day at neighbors threshing. Visitors today Uncle A Ferguson of Shelburn and a call from our Public school teacher N.A. Hoath. Weather dry and warm.</p> <p>Sept. Thursday, 22. 1881.</p> <p>Father and Uncle Adam started for St Thomas via C.V.R.R. this morning to visit some friends and attend London Exhibition. The grain market is the study of the hour, present prices, wheat $1.30, barley. 88 C.</p> <p>Friday, 223.</p> <p>Sold and delivered to K.C.&amp; Co two loads barley, 155 bush @ 88C = $136 and some cents the grade was No1. Did not sell any more as market seemed advancing. At a school trustee meeting tonight at Mr P. Chisholm's</p> <p>Saturday, 24.</p> <p>Started ridging the fall cross plowing with two teams. Spent a very pleasant evening in town, Em and I at Rev R. Boyle's, their Toronto friends were there. Sold lamb today to C Wison @ $10.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Sunday, 25. 1881.</p> <p>Spent the day at home, being quite unwell. Rev NR Willoughby preached in CM Church tonight a sermon on life and death of late President Garfield.</p> <p>Monday, 26.</p> <p>Had one team ridging. At Main's mill with a chopping. Mailed a letter to Wesleyan Book Room for two small books (24 C Sold ram lamb to Mr J Modeland @ $10.00.</p> <p>Tuesday, 27.</p> <p>Sold and delivered two loads of No1 barley to K.C.&amp;Co @ 90 C per bush. 149 bush = $134.00. Came to same conclusion as on Friday last vis. that the market would be up and quit selling for present. Had visit from Mrs L Lindsay of Michigan.</p> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 28. 1881.</p> <p>In town a couple of hours this morning. Paid Dr Heggie's acc/ $50.00 and Harrsy &amp; Crawfords acc/ $62.00. Mr Ben Watson for 9 bush seed wheat $11.50. Father &amp; Uncle got home from St Thomas this morning.</p> <p>Thursday, 29.</p> <p>Finished ridging one field. Mrs A J Little gave us a farewell visit previous to their removal to Petrolia. Weather continues warm and dry. Part of evening in town.</p> <p>Friday, 30.</p> <p>A warm day and very high wind. Was busy at apple harvest rather a scant one this year, but quality of fruit good. Will have about 150 barrels of sound apples. The month has been dry and warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Saturday, 1. 1881.</p> <p>Opened with a rainy morning. It is warm also and a good growth among grass &amp; wheat is expected. Cleared off towards noon. Plowing ridging in second and last field!</p> <p>Sunday, 2.</p> <p>A warm damp day with a little rain storm. At S School, lesson, Exodus XXXV, "Giving cheerfully". Took dinner at Willow Lodge. Evening at home reading &amp;c.</p> <p>Monday, 3.</p> <p>One team at the ridgeing all day. Peel Co Agric. Society Annual Exhibition opened this morning in Brampton. We are not making any exhibit this year. Weather bright and warm. Sisters and I spent evening at Mr Robt Carter's.</p> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 4. 1881.</p> <p>Second day at Brampton Fair A spring wagon load of us went down at noon and spent 4 hours on grounds. The Exhibit was tolerably good throughout but weather was very cold and windy. Number of people was greater than usual.</p> <p>Wednesday, 5.</p> <p>Closing day of the Brampton Fair was very fairly attended. Ridged with both teams. Made trip to town tonight doing some important business. Had a call tonight from Mr &amp; Mrs Joel Hemphill {line illegible}</p> <p>Thursday, 6.</p> <p>Left off plowing for a day and all hands helped at house cleaning and whitewashing. Aslo putting on new wall paper, for dining room, a very dark pattern.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Friday, 7. 1881.</p> <p>Spent part of today finished the job of yesterday. Also completed ridging, 18 acres that were crossplowed. Evening at home busy absorbed in the weeks newspapers. Had call today from Rev NR Willoughby &amp; wife.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>Hauling manure from sheep house and putting on old orchard field, previous to plowing it. Had very hard frost last Tuesday night doing a great deal of damage.</p> <p>Sunday, 9.</p> <p>Morning at S School lesson Exodus XL, "Dedicating the tabernacle". Afternoon at dedication of new Presbyterian Church Brampton. Rev {illegible} Grant of Kingston, preached, text Haggai II 9th. Heard same man tonight {illegible} offering to Christ.</p> <p>Oct. Monday, 10. 1881.</p> <p>Started operations at cross plowing in old orchard. Evening in town at tea meeting of New Presbyterian Church, a very pleasant time. Rev D Macdonell of Toronto, principal speaker also a quartette of singers from Toronto.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>A very hard frost last night, because of which and threatening weather we concluded to start at root harvest. Mangolds come first, brought in four loads this afternoon they are of good quality.</p> <p>Wednesday, 12.</p> <p>A misty rain all day. However we plowed with both teams nearly all day. Just after dark there was a heavy rain. Spent an hour this evening at Mr R Carter's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Thursday, 13. 1881.</p> <p>Rain this morning for a couple of hours after breakfast. At same work as yesterday, crossplowing in "old orchard" field. An evening among the newspapers.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>Resumed work at mangolds. Pulled and drew in 9 large loads of splendid roots, some of "Globes" weighing 13 lbs. Raining again this evening. Plenty of mud now.</p> <p>Saturday, 15.</p> <p>It just poured down all last night and today is as warm as a summer day. Ground too soft for plowing. In the barn putting the winter fodder into shape and places.</p> <p>Oct. Sunday, 16. 1881.</p> <p>At S School, lesson, Lev I, 1 to 14, "The burnt offering. Evening at CM Church Brampton, Rev N.R.W. preached funeral sermon on death of Mr S. Mycock text, Daniel XII, 3rd.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>Manufactured about 18 gals cider from 6 bags apples with Mr Gummerson's cider press. Spent afternoon between plow handles. A very heavy rain again tonight.</p> <p>Tuesday, 18.</p> <p>A Loss. A promising yearling colt broke its leg by getting it fast under a root in wood and we were compelled to kill it. A plowing part of today ground is almost too wet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 19. 1881.</p> <p>Finished plowing "old orchard" field and water furrowed the same. Started plowing millett ground, works like a garden.</p> <p>Thursday, 20</p> <p>Thanksgiving Day for the Dominion of Canada. Generally observed as a public holiday in all cities and towns, services held in all churches. But in country not many farmers take the holiday.</p> <p>Friday, 21.</p> <p>Em and I spent last evening in town at Mr Sutcliffe's Today's work plowing and shovelling drains, also put in barn the remains of straw stack, which the cattle had undermined. Evening at Choir practice.</p> <p>Oct. Saturday, 22. 1881.</p> <p>Sold to JC Snell a 3 yr old Short Horn heifer @ $60.00, also a pair of 2 yr old steers @ $40.00 each. Weather has been dry for 3 or 4 days, and pleasant, spent evening at Rev N.R.W, the CM Church Parsonage.</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>Morning at S School lesson Lev VII, "The peace offering". Afternoon at Choir Practice, took tea at J W Mains. Tonight heard Rev N.R.W. preach text, Rev, I 5 &amp;6. A very wet evening.</p> <p>Monday, 24.</p> <p>A thick fog most of the day. Plowing with one team. Topping with hoe the turnip crop, they are a pretty small sample.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 25. 1881.</p> <p>Plowed the youngest orchard plot, corn stubble ground. Working at carrot crop using iron plow, without moldboard for loosening the roots. Evening at home reading.</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>An entire day's work at carrots. Have in cellar tonight 4 large loads. Spent evening with C.M.Choir at Springbrook S.S.Tea meeting, had a lively pleasant time, the singing was well received.</p> <p>Thursday, 27.</p> <p>Today we brought in the turnip crop, 8 loads of fair size and quality. Weather is fine, but the night frosts are severe.</p> <p>Oct. Friday, 28. 1881.</p> <p>Completed the root harvest in all, mangolds 14 loads, turnips 8 loads, carrots 6 loads 28 loads = 750 bushels. Paid taxes to Collector Mr John Armstrong $32.25. A wet night.</p> <p>Saturday, 29.</p> <p>Quite a heavy rain last night and this morning. Started sod plowing in field beyond Etobicoke it is in fine trim, will plow only 3 or 4 acres of it this fall. Paid taxes on town lot, $2.40</p> <p>Sunday, 30.</p> <p>Morning at S School lesson, Lev. 10 chap, 1 to 10, "Nadab &amp; Abihu" or "The Holy Lord". Tonight heard Rev N.R.W. preach a sermon to young men from text, II Chron, XXVIII 9th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Monday, 31. 1881.</p> <p>This month has been characterized by rain and latter part by heat and growth. Spent all day plowing root ground. "Hallow-E'en", a few boyish pranks played around Brampton.</p> <p>Nov. Tuesday 1.</p> <p>Warm and foggy this morning, a bright sunny afternoon. Sold and delivered to K.C.&amp;Co 3 loads barley 180 bush @ 90 C per bush. Spent evening at School House, a trustee meeting.</p> <p>Wednesday, 2.</p> <p>Ridging up the root land. Ditching and shovelling drains for winter. In town tonight at Choir rehearsal for Concert tomorrow night.</p> <p>Nov. Thursday, 3. 1881.</p> <p>Completed the job of yesterday satisfactorily. Have 36 acres well plowed and drained ready for Winter. Spent tonight at Sacred Concert in CM Church for widow of late S Mycock. Good music and readings realized $112.00.</p> <p>Friday, 4.</p> <p>Engaged all day on "far" hill of Etobicoke at sod plowing. Weather, cold, freezing all day, alos some light snow showers. A Plowing Match held near Edmonton today.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>Quite a wintry morning two inches of snow, but at noon a warm rain the snow quickly vanished. Delivered our last load barley 62 bush @ 90 C to K.C. &amp; Co. Total sold about 550 bush, yet 50 bush on hand.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Sunday, 6. 1881.</p> <p>At Quarterly Meeting in Brampton CM Church at 10.30 A.M. Rev N.R.W. preached from text, Ephesians III, 20 &amp; 21. He also preached from the same text tonight. Both capital sermons. Em &amp; I took dinner at Mr Geo Duncan's.</p> <p>Monday, 7.</p> <p>Plowing sod all day. Picking stones into piles off the new meadow. Received from J.C Snell a cheque for $96.00 on the Dominion Bank, being bal of money on steers. Spent evening in town at official meeting of Quar. Board</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>Finished plowing for this year, plowed about 3 1/2 acres of sod, left bal of field for spring. Weather bright and warm, some appearance of "Indian" summer.</p> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 9. 1881.</p> <p>A choring day's work at "odds &amp; ends". Had the man Shoaff chopping cordwood in bush. Received cash $4.50 from John McLure on sheep acc/. Weather dull and cloudy.</p> <p>Thursday, 10.</p> <p>Working in "other place" woods, cutting stovewood, with cross cut saw. Paid and dismissed our hired man , gave him bal. of wages $69.00. Sold ram lamb to John Sinclair @ $7.00 A visit from Uncle George Burke.</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>Working in woods alone chopping cordwood. A plowing match bet between two men $20.00 each side took place near Brampton a good deal of interest and a lot of people to see it. Spent evening in town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Saturday, 12. 1881.</p> <p>Last night and early this morning we had the heaviest rain of the season. Most of today in and around barn taking care of stock. Sold our 2 yr old gobbler @ 10 C per lb dressed, weight 10 lbs.</p> <p>Sunday, 13.</p> <p>Spent morning at S School lesson Lev XXII, "The Feast of Tabernacles". Our {illegible} papers, "Messenger" and "Pleasant Hours" are improving all the time. Today and the one's following one set a part for special prayer for Y.M.C.A.</p> <p>Monday, 14.</p> <p>A bright warm day. Forenoon helping Jno Learment to work. Afternoon in the wood chopping. Roads are very bad just now.</p> <p>Nov. Tuesday, 15. 1881.</p> <p>Hired Adam White for a few days @ .75 C per day to help cut wood at "other place. Was sawing most of today into two foot wood soft maple and hickory. Quite a snow storm last night and wintry today.</p> <p>Wednesday, 16.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday. A fine mild day, most of snow melted away. In town an hour this afternoon getting some necessities. Bo't a copper bull's ring @ .40 C. Received letter from Shelburn with $6.00 last payment on a ram.</p> <p>Thursday, 17.</p> <p>Put in another day's work in woods. Weather warm and showery. Roads almost impassableThe sides are all cut up with travel. Evening at home resting after a hard day's work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Friday, 18. 1881.</p> <p>Heavy rain last night with a very high wind. Working in woods. Tonight we concluded to quit work in woods for a day or two rest. Had a visit from Willy Burke of Scarboro.</p> <p>Saturday, 19.</p> <p>North East snow storm a wintry morning. Forenoon in barn, pea threshing &amp;c. Afternoon in town getting the mail and trading with {illegible} butter 8 lbs @ 25 C per lb.</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Lev, XXV, "The year of Jubilee". Took dinnder at Willow Lodge. Evening heard Rev N.R.W preach text, Luke XIX 41 &amp; 42.</p> <p>Nov. Monday, 21. 1881.</p> <p>Did some general work. Dressed a Berkshire of 50 lbs weight for present use. Bought a turkey gobbler from J Newlove @ $1.50 Afternoon chopping in woods.</p> <p>Tuesday, 22.</p> <p>Forenoon in woods. Afternoon getting some repairing done at blackmith shop. Evening at JC Snell's birthday dinner.</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>Did a large day's work with Adam White's help at sawing in the woods, we put up about 5 cords of stovewood. Weather clear and pretty cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Thursday, 24. 1881.</p> <p>A real cold day. A strong S.W. wind and keen frost. Roads are frozen hard and very rough. Threshing peas with flail. The National Thanksgiving in U.S.</p> <p>Friday, 25.</p> <p>Sold and delivered to Harm Dawson this years crop of turkeys, 25 @ 8 C per lb. 237 bls = $18.96 for exportation to England. Evening at choir practice have a new Anthem Book published in Chicago.</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>Had a grist and chopping at Main's mill. Part of today in woods. In Brampton a couple of hours at an auction sale of real estate of town property, little demand for the same.</p> <p>Nov. Sunday, 27. 1881.</p> <p>At CM Church, town this morning. Rev George Brown of Orangeville preached, text II Kings.2. 16 &amp; 17th. Heard same minister tonight, text II Kings V, 12to 14th.</p> <p>Monday, 28.</p> <p>A quiet clear frost day, growing warmer towards evening. Spent nearly all the time in and around barnyard at various jobs. A night's reading at home.</p> <p>Tuesday, 29.</p> <p>A hard day's work in lower woods. Adam White and I sawing beech and black ash into stovewood. Warm weather again and as a consequence into mud once more.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 30. 1881.</p> <p>A clear warm day. Frost all out of ground. The folks went to Willow Lodge to a goose roast. Working alone at wood. Spent evening in town Mailed remittance 65 C sub. for S.S.Banner, Toronto.</p> <p>Dec. Thursday, 1.</p> <p>Growing cold again. Sawing stovewood all day and finished that job for the present and paid my hired help $5.75 for 8 day's work. A clear frosty night.</p> <p>Friday, 2.</p> <p>Spent most of today in woods. Sold to J Williamson 3 ram lambs for $14.00 to be delivered on 5th inst. This clears out our stock of rams for this season. Tonight in town at Choir practice.</p> <p>Dec. Saturday, 3. 1881.</p> <p>Received letter from Henry Ferguson, Missouri. Also by mail two small books from Wesleyan Book Room, Toronto Tales from English History. Today's work was chiefly around stock yard. Mild weather and mud.</p> <p>Sunday, 4.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School Lesson, Numbers XXIV "{illegible}" or "Doublemindedness". The S.S. Newspapers are very attractive at this season of the year. Tonight heard Rev. N.R.W preach, text, Gal VI , 4 &amp; 5th.</p> <p>Monday, 5.</p> <p>Annual butchering job. Dressed 5 Berkshires for pork, 8 mos old combined weight 825 lbs, one two weeks ago 150. total 975 lbs. We also put a copper ring in bull calf's nose, "St Valentine".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 6. 1881.</p> <p>A trip to town this forenoon for some groceries and necessaries, also some medicine from Dr Heggie for Father who is unwell these days. Weather mild and damp.</p> <p>Wednesday, 7.</p> <p>Rain and mud once more. All the weather wise people predict open winter and a green Christmas. An unimportant day on the farm.</p> <p>Thursday, 8.</p> <p>At a job of cutting 2 cords of green wood on "other place". @ 65 C per cord to A. Arthurs. Spent afternoon at J C Snells. And evening at R Watson's. Frozen up again.</p> <p>Dec. Friday, 9. 1881.</p> <p>Doing a little clearing up in lower woods, burning brush piles. &amp;c. Spent evening at Choir practice, using the new American Anthem Book.</p> <p>Saturday, 10.</p> <p>Had a visit from Mr &amp; Mrs George Burke of Scarboro. They are in search of a farm to buy. Afternoon at Willow Lodge doing some work. Cold in weather now.</p> <p>Sunday, 11.</p> <p>This morning at C.M. Church, Brampton and heard Rev Thos Crosby a missionary from British Columbia, give an address. He has spent last 20 years there. Heard same man tonight again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Monday, 12. 1881.</p> <p>Indications of another breakup, warm and cloudy. Threshing peas with flail. Amount of peas will be small this winter, have only about 25 or 30 bushels barned.</p> <p>Tuesday, 13.</p> <p>Rain, fog and heat. Mud in abundance once more, rather discouraging weather for travelling. Little of consequence done today outside of "certain round of duty to be done. Evening at home.</p> <p>Wednesday, 14.</p> <p>Indication of frost which will be hailed with delight by everybody. The rest of today was occupied in a trip to town, getting some Christmas groceries &amp;c. Mailed a letter to Petrolia Mrs A J Little.</p> <p>Dec. Thursday, 15. 1881.</p> <p>A day in the repair shop making and fixing the reaper rakes. No snow yet and apparently no prospects of any. An evening among the newspapers.</p> <p>Friday, 16.</p> <p>Splitting some rails in woods at "other place". Sold to JC Snell for $6.00 a 3 month old Berkshire sow. Lost our shearling ram today from disease of lungs. Had splendid skin on him.</p> <p>Saturday, 17.</p> <p>Getting auger spring repaired at Anthony's shop @ $1.00. Had visit from Dr Heggie this week to see father. Part of afternoon in woods. A bright warm beautiful day, roads getting dry. Paid to Mr Rice, Agt. for "Globe" "Guardian" and "Magazine" $4.50.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Sunday, 18. 1881.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson "The Quarter's Review. S.S. Papers are brimful of good Christmas stories. Tonight heart Rev N.R.W. preach, text Heb II, 3rd. "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation".</p> <p>Monday, 19.</p> <p>Putting remains of straw stack into barn. Received from J Williamsson for 3 ram {illegible} mos $4.00. also $.25 for a sheep skin. Evening at a musical &amp; Literary entertainment for P.M Church, Brampton.</p> <p>Tuesday, 20.</p> <p>Warm, sunny weather. No appearance of winter. Forenoon in woods. Afternoon at a neighbor's threshing. Grass and fall wheat has quite a green shade all over the fields.</p> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 21. 1881.</p> <p>Indications of a storm. Little of importance to report today. Doing some work in wood business chopping and hauling home some green chips to present use with dry wood.</p> <p>Thursday, 22.</p> <p>We had hoped for a snow storm this time, but alas the rain poured down all last night and today, more or less. Warm and foggy. Was not off the farm today and had not visitors whatever.</p> <p>Friday, 23.</p> <p>Good and freezing again. Doing repairing on a variety of articles. Sold a young Berkshire 3 mos to JC Snell @ $7.00. Evening at choir practice Special for Xmas.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Saturday, 24. 1881.</p> <p>Today's work was similar to yesterday's. Evening in town, Xmas Eve, every store was bright &amp; cheerful and streets crowded with strollers to a late hour. Christmas cards are just gorgeous and myriads of them.</p> <p>Sunday, 25.</p> <p>"Christmas Day". A bright warm day, not a speck of snow to be seen. Morning at S.S.lesson, Isaiah IX, 6,7. "Emmanuel". Evening heard Rev N.R.W. preach {illegible} sermon CM Church, Brampton text, John XXI "Feed my lambs" A capital discourse.</p> <p>Monday, 26.</p> <p>Observed as a public holiday for proclamation from Gov. General. This is like having two Xmas'. Chinguacousy Council elected by acclamation also Brampton council. Evening in town.</p> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 27. 1881.</p> <p>Bright warm and muddy. Doing some carpenter work, repairing verandah Had a pastoral call from Rev N.R.Willoughby. An evening at home reading. Got a young Berkshire sow (imp) from JC Snell in a trade.</p> <p>Wednesday, 28.</p> <p>Annual Meeting for Public School was held today in the several school houses. Our meeting was slimly attended. I was appointed Sec-Treas. for S.S. No. 22. Spent tonight at CM S.S. Anniversary, town. A great success.</p> <p>Thursday, 29.</p> <p>Did some money collecting yesterday for Ebenezer S. School. In town this afternoon getting the week's groceries Weather continues very warm and roads very muddy. Received a newspaper from St Thomas.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Friday, 30. 1881.</p> <p>Freezing and colder weather. General jobbing and repairing. have nearly all that kind of work done about the place. Received letter from Oakville and some "holiday" cards from distant friends.</p> <p>Saturday, 31.</p> <p>The last day of the year. Time is fleeting. The memories of 1881 contain some sad remarks in history of our family and much we have to be thankful for. Who can tell what the coming year will bring. Showers of snow from the N.W. and a pretty cold day. Roads very hard and rough. Beside the "certain round of duty to be done" had a trip to town on some business about public school matters. In the evening we sheltered for the night an aged couple man &amp; wife, beggars.</p> <p>Memoranda.</p> <p>Another year has told its fourfold tale, And still I'm left a traveller in the vale. Halleujah, Halleujah To God be all the praise.</p> <p>"Ars longa, vita brevis".</p> <p>"Art is long and life is brief"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda.</p> <p>Burdock Bitters</p> <p>Turpentine</p> <p>Razor</p> <p>German Syrup</p> <p>Letter</p> <p>{Several lines illegible}</p> <p>New Year card {illegible}</p> <p>1 Loaf Bread</p> <p>Crackers</p> <p>Beef</p> <p>Maltine</p> <p>Cons{illegible}</p> <p>Licorice</p> <p>Barley</p> <p>Broom</p> <p>Coffee</p> <p>Raisins</p> <p>Pepper</p> <p>Biscuit</p> <p>Boots</p> <p>1/2 D Oatmeal</p> <p>138</p> <p>146</p> <p>136</p> <p>144</p> <p>564</p> <p>{a couple of division calculations}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Jan 4th</td> <td>Gristed</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>bush</td> <td>Seneca</td> </tr><tr><td>Mch - 1st</td> <td>"</td> <td>7 b</td> <td>spring</td> <td>6</td> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> </tr><tr><td>May - 25th</td> <td>"</td> <td>6</td> <td>"</td> <td>6</td> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> </tr><tr><td>July - 12th</td> <td>"</td> <td>4 1/2</td> <td>"</td> <td>4 1/2</td> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept - 19</td> <td>"</td> <td>5</td> <td>"</td> <td>5</td> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 26</td> <td>"</td> <td>4</td> <td>"</td> <td>7</td> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Peas</td> <td>Oats</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan - 4th</td> <td>Chopped</td> <td>7</td> <td>9</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb - 1st</td> <td>" "</td> <td>24</td> <td>-</td> </tr><tr><td>Mch - 9th</td> <td>" "</td> <td>25</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Apr - 15th</td> <td>" "</td> <td>12</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>May - 25</td> <td>" "</td> <td>12</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>July 12</td> <td>" "</td> <td>-</td> <td>14</td> </tr></tbody></table> Memoranda. Campbell's blacksmith acc/ Oats 4 1/2 bush @ 40 C = $1.80 Potatoes 1 bag @ = 50 {Total} $2.30 <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Oats</td> <td>Peas</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 26th</td> <td>Chopped</td> <td>9</td> <td>4</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 22</td> <td>"</td> <td>9</td> <td>4</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 26</td> <td>"</td> <td>14</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>From T Milner for hide @ 7 1/2 C</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" T Noble for sheepskin</td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>" " " gr beef 130bs @ 6 1/2 C</td> <td>8</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" JC Snell for ewe and gr beef 120 lbs</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>gr beef 120 lbs @ 4 1/2 C</td> <td>5</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" R Watson on old acc/</td> <td>9</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>24th</td> <td>" R Williamson for fat heifer</td> <td>40</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>$ 89</td> <td>30</td> </tr></tbody></table> January - Cash Paid. {No entries}</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>At Shelburn for 12 bbls apples @ 80 C per bag</td> <td>9</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>From Peter Chisholm on cows acc/</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>" K.C.&amp; Co 51 3/4 bush Seneca @ $1.00</td> <td>51</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}$</td> <td>62</td> <td>35</td> </tr></tbody></table> February. -Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>To Jno Tribble for 11 1/2 bush peas @60C</td> <td>6</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>19th</td> <td>To Superannuated minister's fund</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>For grey wolf skin robe {illegible}</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>11</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>From R Noble Norval for 37 1/2 bush wheat @ $1.00 &amp; $1.15</td> <td>38</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>" Milner for sheep skin</td> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>" Milner wool crop 250 lbs @ 29 C &amp; 22 C</td> <td>64</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>" JC Snell part payment on 4 Berkshires</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>" Milner for sheepskin</td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>" Jno Woodhall six bbls apples</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>From Geo Armstrong cash deposit on fat cow trade</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total} $</td> <td>135</td> <td>25</td> </tr></tbody></table> March - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>To Milner for 2 bush clover @ $5.50</td> <td>11</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>" Dr Heggie</td> <td>27</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" R J Williamson gr beef @ 6 C</td> <td>6</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>" " Jno Sanderson for 3650 lbs salt @ $ 7.55</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>54</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>From Geo Duncan 2 bags of potatoes</td> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" J Modeland for sand</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>" R Watson Int on note</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>64</td> <td>40</td> </tr></tbody></table> April. Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>To Harvey &amp; Canfish new bedstead and castors/td&gt;</td> <td>4</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" pew rent</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>To Dr Fulton fee</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>24</td> <td>25</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>From R.G. Ferguson payment of note and int.</td> <td>54</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For 8 bags of potatoes</td> <td>4</td> <td>95</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>" JC Snell bal. on Berkshires</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17th</td> <td>" potatoes</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20th</td> <td>" A M Campbell part payment on 15 bush of oats @ 38 &amp; 40 C</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>" Jos G Snell for Berkshires</td> <td>24</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>" potatoes</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>" Geo Armstrong bal on fat cow</td> <td>74</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}$</td> <td>183</td> <td>30</td> </tr></tbody></table> May - Cash Paid. {no entries}</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>3th</td> <td>From Crocker for a young Berkshire</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>" AM Campbell for 10 bush oats</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>25th</td> <td>"Co Treas 2 day's on jury and mileage</td> <td>3</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>15</td> <td>20</td> </tr></tbody></table> June.- Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>For new mower</td> <td>60</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>For lumber and shingles</td> <td>6</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>" new horse hoe</td> <td>12</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>" Watch cleaning to WA Mitchel</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>79</td> <td>85</td> </tr></tbody></table> 25th Signed a 4 mos note to Harvey and Crawford for undertaking 62.00</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>From K.C.&amp;Co this year's wool crop 153 lbs @ 22 C</td> <td>33</td> <td>44</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>" JC Snell for seed oats 24 bush @ 38C</td> <td>9</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>42</td> <td>56</td> </tr></tbody></table> July. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>For dry goods</td> <td>40</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>To M A Mitchell</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>8th &amp; 9th</td> <td>For pears</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> August. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>18th</td> <td>To JW Cole for Photos</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>19th</td> <td>"Jno Coyne pr heavy boots</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>From Hurst for grass on town lot</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>" K.C. &amp; Co 49 bush 5 lbs wheat @ $1.28</td> <td>62</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>24th</td> <td>" C Wilsonfor ram lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>" K.C.&amp; Co. 155 bush barley @88 C</td> <td>136</td> <td>88</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>" Isaac Modeland ram lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" JC Snell cheque for lambs</td> <td>100</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>" K.C.&amp; Co 149 bush barley @ 90 C</td> <td>134</td> <td>55</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}$</td> <td>458</td> <td>73</td> </tr></tbody></table> September. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>To Blain for rye</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>" McMeking's bal. harvest wagon</td> <td>5</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" JC Snell for 10 1/2 bush seed wheat @ $1.27</td> <td>13</td> <td>33</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>" B Watson seed wheat</td> <td>11</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Dr Heggie's acc/</td> <td>50</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Harvey Garfield acc/</td> <td>62</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total} $</td> <td>148</td> <td>08</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>From JC Snell part payment on 3 cattle</td> <td>40</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> October. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>To Jno Cation threshing</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Joe Snell bal on sheep and sow</td> <td>21</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>" Collector taxes</td> <td>32</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>" Do town taxes</td> <td>2</td> <td>40</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>From Mr P Chisholm for ram lamb</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>" K.C.&amp; Co. 243 bush barley@ 90</td> <td>218</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>" JC Snell bal on steers</td> <td>100</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>" Jno McLure on sheep acc/</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>" Jno Sinclair ram lamb</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>" Wm Smith on sheep acc/</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>" A Ferguson payment on ram, sold a year ago</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>"H. Dawson for crop turkeys</td> <td>19</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total} $</td> <td>372</td> <td>25</td> </tr></tbody></table> November. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>To Campbell blacksmith acc/</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>" JC Snell on cows acc/</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>" Wm Shoaff bal. wages</td> <td>69</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total} $</td> <td>85</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>19th</td> <td>From R.J. Williamson for 3 lambs and sheepskin</td> <td>15</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>17th</td> <td>From Hurst bal. on grass town lot</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>16</td> <td>25</td> </tr></tbody></table> December. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>To Adam White per 8 day's work</td> <td>5</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>17th</td> <td>" Sub for "Guardian" "Weekly Globe" "Guardian"</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>22nd</td> <td>" A Arthurs for chopping</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Sub to Peel Banner &amp; "Conservator"</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>17</td> <td>25</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Summary of Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td> <td>Cash</td> <td>89</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 28</td> <td>"</td> <td>62</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 31</td> <td>"</td> <td>135</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>Apr 30</td> <td>"</td> <td>16</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>May 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>186</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>June 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>July 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>42</td> <td>56</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>458</td> <td>73</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>40</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>372</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>16</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total} $</td> <td>1439</td> <td>59</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8cc1531d1b9fd56593ee9edae37b97f7.pdf 8b01d847a393bc394b476b1248ad309c https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/40830adc7bd432e73541869162347193.pdf bedb168870c2537afd6a86d47281faba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Microfilm Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>THE</p> <p>CANADIAN</p> <p>Pocket</p> <p>DIARY FOR</p> <p>1880.</p> <p><br /> TORONTO:</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS,</p> <p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Eclipses, 1880.</p> <p>In the year 1880 there will be four Eclipses of the Sun and two of the Moon.</p> <p>I. A total Eclipse of the Sun, Jan. 11th.</p> <p>II. A total Eclipse of the Moon, June 21, 22.</p> <p>III. An annular Eclipse of the Sun, July 6, 7.</p> <p>IV: A partial Eclipse of tge Sun, Dec. 1st.</p> <p>V. A total Eclipse of the Moon Dec. 1th.</p> <p>VI. A partial Eclipse of the Sun, Dec. 31st.</p> <p><br /> FIXED AND MOVABLE FESTIVALS, &amp;C,</p> <p>Ephiphany ......................... Jan. 6</p> <p>Septuagesima Sunday ............... " 25</p> <p>Shrove Sunday ..................... Feb. 8</p> <p>Ash Wednesday ..................... " 11</p> <p>Quadragesima, 1st Sunday in Lent .. " 15</p> <p>St. David ......................... March 1</p> <p>St. Patrick ....................... " 17</p> <p>Palm Sunday ....................... " 21</p> <p>Annuniation. Lady Day ............. " 25</p> <p>Good Friday ....................... " 26</p> <p>Easter Sunday ..................... " 28</p> <p>Low Sunday ........................ April 4</p> <p>St. George ........................ " 23</p> <p>Rogation Sunday ................... May 2</p> <p>Ascension Day. Holy Thursday ...... " 6</p> <p>Pentecost. Whit Sunday ............ " 16</p> <p>Trinity Sunday .................... " 23</p> <p>Queen Victoria's Birthday ......... " 24</p> <p>Corpus Christi .................... " 27</p> <p>Accession of Queen Victoria ....... June 20</p> <p>Proclamation of Queen Victoria .... " 21</p> <p>Midsummer Day. St. John Baptist ... " 24</p> <p>Michaelmas Day .................... Sept. 29</p> <p>Birth of Prince of Wales .......... Nov. 9</p> <p>1st Sunday in Advent .............. " 28</p> <p>St. Andrew ........................ " 30</p> <p>St. Thomas ........................ Dec. 21</p> <p>Christmas Day ..................... " 25</p> <p></p> <p>RATE OF POSTAGE</p> <p>Canada Post Card ........... One Cent.</p> <p><br /> Canada Post Card for U.S ... " "</p> <p>ON LETTERS, PER HALF OUNCE.</p> <p>To any parr of Dominion of Canada or United States, 3 cents--must be prepaid.</p> <p>" Newfoundland, 5 cents--must be prepaid.</p> <p><br /> All mail matter (excepting samples ofMerchandise) 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> <p>NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS</p> <p>Newspapers and Periodicals, less than one oz. each, posted singly, prepaid, ½ cent each ; if under 4 ozs., 1 cent.</p> <p><br /> 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.</p> <p><br /> Posted singly to Great Britain and Ireland, 2 cents per oz., prepaid.</p> <p>BOOKS, CIRCULARS, DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, &amp;C.</p> <p>For each 4 onzs., or fraction of 4 ozs., 1 cent, prepaid, to be open at both ends.</p> <p>COMMERCIAL PAPER, DOCUMENTS, &amp;C</p> <p><br /> To United Kingdom, 5 cts. for first 2 ozs. ; 1 ct. for each additional 2 ozs., or fraction thereof.</p> <p>PARCEL POST.</p> <p>Not to exceed 4 lbs. to any part of Canada, 6 cts. per 4 ozs. ; 12 cnts. for 8 ozs., and 6 cnts. for each additional 4 ozs.</p> <p>PATTERN AND SAMPLE POST.</p> <p>Canada--must be prepaid by postage stamps at the rate for one cent per 4 ozs.</p> <p>To Unite States, not exceeding ½ lb., 10 cnts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>TERMS AND COURTS</p> <p>Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday od 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>Michaelman, 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 in 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, April, July and October in each year, all ending on Saturday of same week.</p> <p>Surrogate Court Terms commence 1st Monday in January, April, July and October, and ends on same week, except in York, where Terms commence first Monday in January and April, and 2nd Monday in June and October, and end on Tuesday of same week. Assizes -- Twice in each year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms,and between the 21st of August Michaelmas Term. In the Country of York there are two additional Courts, one in the vacation between Easter Term and the 1st of July, and the other in the vacation between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, and in the County of Wentworth there is one additional between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms.</p> <p>Sitting 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 withour Jury, whenever directed by the Courts.</p> <p>County Courts.--Sittings commence on 2nd Tuesday in June and December, except in York, where there are four, commencing respecively on the 1st Tuesday in March and December, and 2nd Tuesday in May and September. Except in York, there shall be sittings for trial, withut Jury, on 1st Monday in April and October each year. In all Counties, all Judges may hold such additional Courts as they may deem fit for trial of cases, without Jury.</p> <p>General Sessions are held are held at the 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> <p>Hier, Devisee and Assignee Commissioners sit on 1st Monday in January and July, and on the 13 days next ensuing the said days respectfully, Sundays and Holidays excepted.</p> <p>Court of Chancery.--A Judge sits in Court almosy daily for transaction of buisness. 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 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 Court at any time and place 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> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>BANK HOLIDAYS</p> <p>ONTARIO. NEW BRUNSWICK AND NOVA SCOTIA.-- New Year's Day ; Good Friday ; Queen's Birth Day ; Dominion Day ; Christmas Day.</p> <p>QUEBEC.-- New Year's Day ; Epiphany ; Annunciation ; Good Friday ; Ascension ; Corpus Christi ; St. Peter's ; St. Paul's ; All Saints ; Conception ; Christmas Day ; Queen's Birth Day, and Dominion Day.</p> <p>Also throughout the Dominion any day appointed by the Proclamation for General Fast or Thanksgiving.</p> <p><br /> TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES.</p> <p>Stamps required on Notes,Drafts,or Bills of 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><br /> On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in more parts than two :--For................ $100 1 cent.</p> <pre> " each fractional part of $100 1 " </pre> <p><br /> LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1880.</p> <p>January,............. 4--11--18--25</p> <p>February,............ 1--8--15--22-29</p> <p>March, .............. 7--14--21--28</p> <p>April,............... 4--11--18--25</p> <p>May, ................ 2--9--16--23--30</p> <p>June,................ 6--13--20--27</p> <p>July,............... 4--11--18--25</p> <p>August,.............. 1--8--15--22--29</p> <p>September,........... 5--12--19--26</p> <p>October,............. 3--10--17--24--31</p> <p>November,............ 7--14--21--28</p> <p>December,............ 5--12--19--26</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Thursday, 1. 1880</p> <p>Awakened at 6 A.M. by the arrival of cousin R. Ferguson of Bay City on a visit. Today was warm and bright with good sleighing but not much snow on level. Took family dinner at J C Snell's In the evening we went to Concert in Brampton, was a good one</p> <p>Friday, 2.</p> <p>Performers last night were Mrs Caldwell &amp; Mrs Bradley Messrs Clark &amp; Doward. The singing was best on the whole ever heard in Brampton Received from N White for firewood $3.50. Spent this evening at small party at "Willow Lodge".</p> <p>Saturday, 3.</p> <p>Was in Toronto all day Em I &amp; Miss Lulu Main, arranging for music lessons from Prof F H Torrington. They will commence in a few days at once a week lessons @ $2.50 Each lesson (about). Had our dinner at Dr Fulton's and got home in a big rain at 6 P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Sunday, 4. 1880</p> <p>Went to S School this morning in sleigh, lesson Matt III 1 to 16 "The Promised Messiah". We start on a new seven years course of lessons today. Tonight we heard Rev Edwin Clement preach from text Prov III, 26th.</p> <p>Monday, 5.</p> <p>Almost a holiday because of Municipal Elections in township and town, more excitement than usual, party politics right through Chinquacousy. Reeve J P Hutton Deputy Reeve Alex Cunnington &amp; R Hall Councillors {illegible} Daiy &amp; R Lightheart.</p> <p>Tuesday6.</p> <p>Business trip to "Willow Lodge" in forenoon. Cleaning peas and cleaning and oiling up harness completed the day's work. Had a trip to town tonight and a few minutes stay there only.</p> <p>Jan. Wednesday, 7. 1880</p> <p>Struck a job that occupied our time nearly all day viz. cleaning and measuring the remainder of the oats, have 175 bush in store for the season's feed and spring seeding. "Emporium" white variety, good sample.</p> <p>Thursday, 8.</p> <p>Today's work was hauling remainder of barley straw stack into barn. Weather for past week has been a January thaw. The snow is gradually leaving us and roads getting sloppy.</p> <p>Friday, 9.</p> <p>Done a variety of jobs around the barnyard Etobicoke being so high that we could not cross over for to work at wood. A very wet evening consequently spent it at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Saturday, 10. 1880</p> <p>Received from J Learment $5.85 {illegible} settlement in full between us on acc. Afternoon in Brampton on general marketing exhibition. Had a short {illegible} with E Grafton from New York City.</p> <p>Sunday 11.</p> <p>Spent morning at S School lesson Matt III, 3 to 20. "The flight into Egypt". Afternoon reading at home. Evening heard Rev. Mr McLaren preach in P.M. Church text, I John II 17th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 12.</p> <p>Delivered our {illegible} at Haggert Bros {illegible} in town. which was agreed in part payment a new reaper last summer, value $10.00. At various jobs this afternoon, Freezing today.</p> <p>Jan. Tuesday, 13. 1880.</p> <p>Drove lumber wagon to "Eldorado" Mills on "Credit" river for bran brought home 1500 lbs over very rough roads @ $10.50 per ton. Also doing something in wood business this afternoon.</p> <p>Wednesday, 14.</p> <p>Did little more today than make three trips to town. Taking {illegible} to school from depot G.T.R {illegible} trip to Toronto for music lessons. Had visit this evening from Mr &amp; Mrs Grafton of Cincinatti.</p> <p>Thursday, 15.</p> <p>Last night uncle A Ferguson and Robert arrived here from Shelburn on a day or two visit. Weather bright and warm with no prospect of cold or snow. In town tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Friday, 16. 1880.</p> <p>Sawing and chopping cordwood. Afternoon at auction sale in Edmonton but made no purchases. Up late tonight seeing R Ferguson off on train for Bay City. Roads quite muddy.</p> <p>Saturday, 17.</p> <p>Not much work done this week. A good deal of visiting and running about. Spent this afternoon in Brampton there being several auction sales of land, town lots and farms.</p> <p>Sunday, 18.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School Lesson Matt III, "The Baptism of Jesus by John". Afternoon at home. This evening in C M Church Brampton heard Rev Mr Bacon of Cooksville preach from Psalm LXXVII 6th.</p> <p>Jan. Monday, 19. 1880.</p> <p>A warm spring like day. Mud on roads about 6 inches deep. Spent all day in repairing gates which enclose barnyard. Had boy"Willie" chopping cordwood in "other place" woods. Evening at home.</p> <p>Tuesday, 20.</p> <p>A change on face of nature this morning 3 or 4 inches of snow from N.E. and falling more or less all today. Had one trip to High School with Rilla. Manufactured a new gate for town lot fences.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Thursday, 22. 1880</p> <p>Rain, most all day. Had a drive right through it with Em to R.R.Depot on weekly Toronto trip. Pea threshing with flail was the order of work for today. Spent evening in Brampton.</p> <p>Friday, 23.</p> <p>Delivered to Noble White $1.50 worth of elm wood. Also drew home some firewood from "other place" woods. Evening at Choir Practice, the first time in six weeks.</p> <p>Saturday, 24.</p> <p>Weather still keeps very remarkable for winter. Scarcely any frost and a bright warm sun. Consequently there is very little work adoing and not much business transacted.</p> <p>Jan. Sunday, 25. 1880.</p> <p>Spent morning at S School lesson. Matt, IV, 1 to 12. "The temptation of Jesus". Afternoon at "Willow Lodge" and evening at C M Church in Brampton, Rev Shem Blanchard preached from text, Romans II, 4, 5 &amp; 6 verses.</p> <p>Monday, 26.</p> <p>A real warm day. Had a trip to John Snells Sons stock trading establishment. Hauling firewood from "other place" woods. Are chopping some cordwood in same woods. Quiet evening at home.</p> <p>Tuesday, 27. Spent forenoon at "Willow Lodge" and had dinner there. Afternoon in woods sawing cordwood with hand crosscut saw. Roads are very muddy this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Wednesday, 28. 1880.</p> <p>Had a trip to Streetsville on C.V.R.R. this morning to attend County of Peel S.S. Convention. There was a good meeting throughout both yesterday &amp; today. Got to Brampton at 8 P.M. and went to J W Fitzmaurice lecture on Temperance.</p> <p>Thursday, 29.</p> <p>A great change in temperature a cold biting North wind and keen frost all today. Did very little important work. Had two trips to town with our woman folks. Fitzmaurice is lecturing again tonight in town.</p> <p>Friday, 30.</p> <p>Some more mild weather and some showers of rain. Doing some repair jobs on gates and wagon &amp;c. Sold 12 cords of hardwood (2nd class) to E Dale &amp; Son for $29.00 undelivered. Tonight at home.</p> <p>Jan. Saturday, 31. 1880.</p> <p>Cold again. Exceedingly changable weather, bringing much sickness and a great many deaths. Another quiet day as far as work was concerned. Had a trip to town this evening Mailed "Banner" to Shelburn Received "Cincinatti Daily" paper.</p> <p>Feb. Sunday, 1.</p> <p>A bitter cold day. Went to C M Church to attend the Quarterly meeting. Rev E. Clement preached from text 1 Cor XV, 58th. After which followed, lovefeast &amp; sacrament. Took dinner at Geo Duncan's Heard same minister tonight text Matt III, 13th &amp; 14th.</p> <p>Monday, 2.</p> <p>Chopping cordwood and splitting a few basswood rails. Signs of snow storm. Spent evening at Zion Church Missionary meeting addresses by Rev Shem Blanchard &amp; E Clement. J C Snell in the chair.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Tuesday, 3. 1880.</p> <p>A dry cold snowstorm all day out of the North, but it is has not made good sleighing yet. Today's work was in and around the barn, threshing peas. Spent evening at "Willow Lodge".</p> <p>Wednesday, 4.</p> <p>Had a trip to town this forenoon with sleigh and bo't fore quarter beef @ 5 C per lb = $5.45. Afternoon was hauling up firewood for home consumption. Sold 3 cords of first class hardwood to Geo Duncan @ $ 3.50 per cord, delivered at leisure.</p> <p>Thursday, 5.</p> <p>Was at A Campbell's bee for hauling lumber from Norval with team and wagon. Spent this evening in M.E. Church, Brampton, listening to a most eloquent lecture by Rev T Handford of Toronto on "The Victorian Age".</p> <p>Feb. Friday, 6. 1880.</p> <p>Delivered on sleigh to A. M. Campbell, No10, 4 cords of green hardwood @ $3.00 per cord, most of am't to go on this year's blacksmith bill. In town tonight at Choir Practice for Missionary Meeting next week.</p> <p>Saturday, 7.</p> <p>Sold a cow "Blossom" to W. Smith for feeding purpose @ $50.00, cow was partly fatted and weighed nearly 1400 lbs. Spent remainder of today hauling cordwood out of woods. Received Rennie's Seed Catalogue.</p> <p>Sunday, 8.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School the lesson, Matt V 17 to 28. "The true Christian. A new S S Paper published in Toronto "Pleasant Hours" was given to school. Tonight heard Rev C E McIntyre preach a missionary sermon, text, I Peter 2nd chap, 24th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Monday, 9. 1880.</p> <p>A keen frosty North wind. Hauling cordwood from "lower woods" and culling it for sale. Spent evening in town at C M Church the annual Missionary meeting, Rev W Briggs of Toronto made an eloquent address.</p> <p>Tuesday, 10</p> <p>Forenoon hauling new rails from "other place" woods and distributing same along fence sides, ready for spring work. Afternoon at blacksmith's shop getting span horses shoes removed and sharped.</p> <p>Wednesday, 11.</p> <p>Prospects for another speedy thaw are good. Today's work was a variety of jobs, one of which driving 3 yr old colt in double harness before a sleigh. Evening in town.</p> <p>Feb. Thursday, 12. 1880.</p> <p>Snow has nearly all disappeared before a warm S.W. wind, and roads are six inches mud deep. Chopping cordwood. Went to Post office tonight for weekly newspapers.</p> <p>Friday, 13.</p> <p>A quiet day, little of importance conspiring. An hour at blacksmiths getting some repairs. Rest of day in woods chopping cordwood. Evening at home.</p> <p>Saturday, 14.</p> <p>Similiar to yesterday in both weather and work. Afternoon in Brampton waiting for a chopping grist at steam mill. At Valentine's anniversary.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Sunday, 15. 1880.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Matt, V 33 to 48 "The tongue and the temper". Afternoon reading at home. Evening heard Rev C McIntyre preach in C M Church text I Timothy, VI, 12th.</p> <p>Monday, 16.</p> <p>Hauling cordwood to Brampton in hay rack on wagon. Made three trips today about 3/4 cord on load, sold to George Duncan @ $3.50. A bright warm day.</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>Finished hauling the 3 cords to town. Brought up Mrs A F Campbell &amp; family on a visit. Spent evening at R Watson's on account of the deather of their eldest daughter this morning at 8 o'clock, age 5 years</p> <p>Feb. Wednesday, 18. 1880.</p> <p>The warm days have made the roads very bad indeed, but frost is night again. Spent today in woods chopping cordwood. In town tonight for a couple of hours at Jas W. Mains.</p> <p>Thursday, 19.</p> <p>This forenoon attended the funeral of Mary Watson. Rev C E McIntyre preached sermon in C M Church Brampton text II Kings IV 26th verse. A very cold day, a high N.W.wind &amp; roads very rough.</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>Another day in woods having a job of cutting 5 or 6 cords for two different parties. Visitors today Lulu Main &amp; Mrs G Duncan Tonight in town at Choir Practice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Saturday, 21. 1880.</p> <p>Finished cutting cordwood in "lower woods" for the present being enough for two lots, viz R Watsons &amp; A F Campbell's. Had trip to town tonight and brought A F Campbell up to spend Sunday here.</p> <p>Sunday, 22.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Matt VI 1 to 13, "Giving and Praying". Afternoon at home. Tonight heard J Bennett Anderson an Evangelist preach in C M Church text, Romans X, 9th.</p> <p>Monday, 23.</p> <p>Weather moderate with indications of still warmer temperature, no snow. Had two trips to town this afternoon &amp; evening to attend with Ella a singing class in M E Church</p> <p>Feb. Tuesday, 24. 1880.</p> <p>Spent forenoon fanning a load of "Seneca" wheat for market. The folks all away to town visiting Spent evening at A Benefit Concert in "Church Hall" under auspices of "Blue Ribbon" Club, All local talent.</p> <p>Wednesday, 25.</p> <p>Sold and delivered to T Milner in two loads 101 2/5 bush "Seneca" wheat @ #1.27 per bush. The wheat market is advancing Was raining more or less all day, consequently roads are very bad.</p> <p>Thursday. 26.</p> <p>Such a lovely warm day. Real spring weather and such roads mud! mud!! Made two trips to town in spring wagon taking Em to and from R.R. Depot Mailed to W Rennie, Toronto. in registered letter $5.34 for seed wheat &amp; barley</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Friday, 27. 1880</p> <p>Just such a day as yesterday. Spent it at home at odd jobs around the barn. Started spring job of working up firewood into stovewood in dooryard. Farm stock is increasing losing more than half of lambs so far.</p> <p>Saturday, 28.</p> <p>Weather still warmer. Spent most of day in town and at auction Sale of Farm Stock at Evan's just below Brampton Received from {illegible} $27.75 on account for wheat on Wednesday last.</p> <p>Sunday, 29.</p> <p>Cold and freezing. Walked up to S School {illegible} lesson Mat II 22 to 3{illegible}. "{illegible}Father's Care". Our new paper for S Schools is attractive and good. Spent afternoon and evening at home because of a severe cold.</p> <p>March. Monday, 1. 1880.</p> <p>A frosty morning. Was hauling wood in wagon out of lower woods into a pile partly for R Watson and part for A F Campbell. The roads are extremely rough going hard frozen. Evening at home.</p> <p>Tuesday, 2.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday and finished hauling for this winter. Had alos two loads of good hardwood chips. Mrs James a resident of Brampton died yesterday, aged 100 years.</p> <p>Wednesday, 3.</p> <p>Gristed at Main's mill 11 bush wheat, besides some for cracking. Received from Rennie 2 bush "White Fife" spring wheat, a nice sample and 2 bush barley only ordinary. Finished the job of pea threshing today. Raining tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Thursday, 4. 1880.</p> <p>Had a trip with my sisters to town through extremely bad roads. Spent today on a carpentering job Viz making a new flour bin for the pantry. Evening among the newspapers "Globe", "Guardian", &amp; "Banner".</p> <p>Friday, 5.</p> <p>Mud, a very high wind, heat were the characteristics of today. Finished the job started yesterday, the bin is rather small only holding 5 bags of flour but was made to fit pantry. Evening at home.</p> <p>Saturday, 6.</p> <p>Had a walk to town this forenoon for several little necessaries for the household. Received letter from Oregon. A great many people are leaving this Country this spring for Manitoba.</p> <p>March. Sunday, 7. 1880.</p> <p>Confined to the house all day by a relapse of cold I had last week. The girls went to S School the lesson Matt VII 1 to 13 "Judge not that ye be not judged". A bright warm day like spring.</p> <p>Monday, 8.</p> <p>Quite a change old "Jack Frost" came down upon us this morning like midwinter and was cold all day. Remained in house all day being afraid of another exposure for colds.</p> <p>Tuesday, 9.</p> <p>Rather an unimportant day on the farm. At the wood splitting job. Father made a trip to town in getting a "sitting" for cabinet photo at J W {illegible}e's gallery.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Wednesday, 10. 1880.</p> <p>A cold day and indications of snow. Did very little work today, not yet being fully recovered from the effects of the cold. Spent evening in town.</p> <p>Thursday, 11.</p> <p>Took a load of chopping to mill. Brought home from Jno Woodhall's bush {illegible} clover seed @ $4.00 per bush pat to go under a note. Spent evening at Baptist church, Edmonton at prayer meeting.</p> <p>Friday, 12.</p> <p>Started drawing to town for A F Campbell 2 1/4 cords of green hardwood on wagon The roads are in fine condition now for travel. Mr &amp; Mrs R Watson spent the evening here.</p> <p>March. Saturday, 13. 1880.</p> <p>Finished drawing the wood at noon today. Had a trip town this afternoon for several articles. Spent evening and into Sunday morning at Mrs Davis' wake who died last evening.</p> <p>Sunday S School this morning lesson, Matt VII, 5 to end "The False and the True". Afternoon at C M S School in town. Today is Church Anniversary. Rev Dr Potts of Toronto preached morning and evening text Ephesians III 8th verse</p> <p>Monday, 15.</p> <p>Attended Mrs Davis funeral this forenoon preaching in CM Church by Rev E Clement. The Grand Event of this winter tonight a Sacred Concert in C M Church, Bramp Mrs Caldwell &amp; Miss Barr of Hamilton, Mrs Bradley of Toronto and Sandy Bros of Kingston</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Tuesday, 16. 1880.</p> <p>The church was crowded last night, the first floor at 50C tickets, galleries at 25 C total receipts $250. expenses $170 balance $80.00 or net. Today took small load straw to Rev E Clement and received from E Dale $29.00 for cordwood.</p> <p>Wednesday, 17.</p> <p>Spent nearly all day on a journey to Amaranth in the lumber wagon, the roads were good for travelling but the weather pretty cold. Spent evening and lodged at {illegible} A Ferguson's found all the friends in good health and spirits.</p> <p>Thursday, 18.</p> <p>Spent most of today in and around Shelburn, seeking for best quality and bargain in seed peas and potatoes Bought of J Lindsay, merchant 17 bush peas @ 65 C, also 3 1/2 bags of Early Rose potatoes @ 45 C &amp; 2 bush Russian Spring wheat @ $1.75 C per bush.</p> <p>March. Friday, 19. 1880.</p> <p>Had also 2 1/2 bags potatoes from Uncle A Ferguson as a present which made up my load. Started for home at 10 A.M. Fed horses at Orangeville at 2 P.M. and got home at 9 P.M. after a long tiresome ride, Roads were not so good for home journey.</p> <p>Saturday, 20.</p> <p>This forenoon distributed the products of yesterdays load in their proper places and sowed {illegible} lbs clover seed on 4 1/2 acres of fall wheat. Afternoon in town did some trading and visited barber shop on hair dressing.</p> <p>Sunday, 21.</p> <p>At S School this morning had a temperance lesson on Matt XXIV last 8 verses. The blue ribbon Band of Hope books were opened and some scholars signed the pledge. At C M Church tonight, Rev W McFadden preach, Prov XVIII 10th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Monday, 22. 1880.</p> <p>Grows warmer and spring like roads are quite dry. Dressed two young Berkshires 5 months old weighing 130 lbs combined. At "Willow Lodge" this evening for a short time.</p> <p>Tuesday, 23.</p> <p>Manufacturing a farm field gate out of seasoned rock elm strips {illegible} scantling Also helping inside at periodical house cleaning, white washing etc. A real March day a high cold wind.</p> <p>Wednesday, 24.</p> <p>Spent the day at pretty much same class of work as yesterday. Had a visit from our cousin Albert Burke of Alliston, Ont, on his way home (Scarboro) on Easter holidays. Hard frosts at night.</p> <p>March. Thursday, 25. 1880.</p> <p>Forenoon in town. Had a trip through Haggart Bros Foundry a sight well worth seeing. There is a fine view of Brampton from roof of building. Tonight we heard Vice Chancellor Blake give a lecture on "Charles Dickens" in C M Church Brampton.</p> <p>Friday, 26.</p> <p>A large crowd at lecture last night. It proved to be a rare treat as Mr Blake is both a good speaker and capital reader. Today is Good Friday a holiday in town but farmers are all at work. A fine bright day.</p> <p>Saturday, 27.</p> <p>Forenoon we were putting some repairs on the buggy. Afternoon in Brampton doing a little trading and marketing for groceries &amp;c. Also bringing Ella up from her work at milinery A very stormy evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Sunday, 28. 1880.</p> <p>Nearly a foot of snow fell last night so that we had an Easter sleigh ride to S School this morning the lesson was a review of past Quarter conducted by Messrs J C Snell, NV Watson &amp; myself. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr of Collingwood preach text, Hebrews 1-14th.</p> <p>Monday, 29.</p> <p>Drove to town with chopping in sleigh and left my order with agent for one of Oshawa Improved {illegible} Seeders terms $50.00 on old seeder. $90.00 being price of new machine. Afternoon at "Willow Lodge".</p> <p>Tuesday, 30.</p> <p>At work in barnyard drawing in remains of straw stack. Our fodder supply is holding out well and will have plenty to put stock through in good style. Paid for new articles and repairs on harness $4.00 Visitors tonight Rev Jas Pearen and his two sisters.</p> <p>March. Wednesday, 31. 1880.</p> <p>A very warm spring like day and plenty of mud. Drew 2 loads of freestone from Edmonton on wagon bought a cord and a half from T G Lyons hotel keeper @ $6.00 This month goes out as mild as a summer evening.</p> <p>April. Thursday, 1.</p> <p>Spring like weather today A little snow along the fences is fast disappearing. Made a trip for stone but the roads so very bad &amp; desisted. Sold one barrel green apples to T Milner @ 1.75. Evening at home.</p> <p>Friday, 2.</p> <p>Sold this morning a new milch cow and calf to Geo Armstong @ $31.00 each. Also to R J Williamson 2 fat sheep to be delivered on 1st May @ 4 1/4 / live weight. Had a trip to town this evening for Rilly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Saturday, 3. 1880</p> <p>A heavy rain last night and today, Etobicoke is pretty high but no ice in it. A quiet day around barnyard. Bought some picture frames &amp;c.</p> <p>Sunday, 4.</p> <p>Rain, rain and warmth. Spent all day and evening at home as roads are well night impassable. Was reading, writing and singing and thus the hours of the day wore away pleasantly &amp; profitably.</p> <p>Monday, 5.</p> <p>Had a trip to town this morning Mailed letter to A Rossiter also to Jno Ferguson, Missouri Today's work was putting new wall paper in hall and putting down new oil cloth on hall floor.</p> <p>April Tuesday, 6. 1880.</p> <p>Sold today a Short Horn cow and calf to Jos. Snell @ $42.50. Was clearing the driftwood off the pasture flats. A change today, cold and quite a snowstorm Evening in town.</p> <p>Wednesday, 7.</p> <p>A real cold day. Was doing several small but important jobs around house and barn. Not much show for spring at present as it has been freezing all day.</p> <p>Thursday, 8.</p> <p>Spent a day in lower woods splitting rails elm and black ash. trees blown over by the recent high winds Went to town this evening to meet Em.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Friday, 9. 1880.</p> <p>Most of the day in the woods and completed the manufacture of 85 rails &amp; 20 stakes of both kinds elm and black ash. Also we started to repair the Larment line fence on "other place". Rebought the cow sold to Armstrong last week @ 31 for $33.00</p> <p>Saturday, 10.</p> <p>Forenoon at the fencing job Afternoon made two trips to town, the second time with old seeder and brought home a new combined drill and seed of Oshawa make. Had a regular "blizzard" this evening out of N.E. snow and high wind and very cold.</p> <p>Sunday, 11.</p> <p>A real winter day, a frosty north wind and some snow on the ground. Spent forenoon at S School lesson, Matt XI 20 to 30. "Christ's invitation". Took dinner at JC Snell's. Evening heard Rev C E McIntyre preach, text, Titus II, 13.</p> <p>April. Monday, 12. 1880.</p> <p>Weather today, cold and disagreeable. A quiet day, not much doing at home. Afternoon in town, some Americans were there buying heavy horses. Want of funds compelled us to draw a $25.00 cheque on Bank Deposit.</p> <p>Tuesday, 13.</p> <p>Resumed operations at stone job got all home but one load. The roads are still very heavy. Bright warm and spring like. {illegible} up late tonight reading an interesting tale "Barriers burned away".</p> <p>Wednesday, 14.</p> <p>Have quite a nice pile of building stone. Paid to Lyons $6.00 cash for them. Doing a stroke at white washing front board fence. Sold cow "Little Blossom" and calf to Alex Watson (a $31.00 on a six month note.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Thursday, 15. 1880.</p> <p>A bright warm spring day. Doing a general variety of whitewashing, repairing fences, &amp;c. Some of the neighbors started seeding today. Had a trip to town tonight and bought a few flower plants. Brought home from Jno Campbell's a hive of bees, paid for last fall by a ram.</p> <p>Friday 16.</p> <p>Contrast to yesterday, a cold dreary wet day from N.E. ending up tonight with snow, hail, thunder and a warmer atmosphere. The days transactions were light and unimportant.</p> <p>Saturday, 17.</p> <p>Forenoon in barn cleaning and preparing the different spring grains for seeding. Afternoon out in fields ditching and fencing. Also a horseback trip to town for new pair of shoes from Euart @ 2.75.</p> <p>April. Sunday, 18. 1880.</p> <p>At S School in morning, lesson, Matt XIII, 24 to 40. "Wheat and Tares" or "Christ the Divider". The remainder of the day at home, the roads are bad and the day was showery hence we all stayed home.</p> <p>Monday, 19.</p> <p>Today's work was a little out of the ordinary viz shearing sheep. Clipped the eleven yearling ewes without washing. Their fleeces will average 13 bls a first class sample of wool. Tonight at a Blue Ribbon concert in town.</p> <p>Tuesday, 20.</p> <p>Working at all kinds, setting gate posts, &amp;c. Did the first spring work on the land today rolling one of the clover meadows, clover is nearly ruined by the frost, much anxiety just now about fall wheat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Wednesday, 21.</p> <p>Sold on Monday last to Sterling our 11 yr old horse "Charlie" @ $15.00 cash and 15 loads of sand. First work of the season on land today, cultivating ground for oats. Co of Peel A.S.Spring Fair held today at Brampton a good show of horses. We got second prize on yearling bull "Major Dr Winton".</p> <p>Thursday, 22.</p> <p>Sowed today with new drill 9 1/2 acres of oats on "other place" using 22 bush "Emporium" The soil was in good trim and drill worked well. Had other team rolling the meadows. Also sowed 2 bush "white fife" spring wheat.</p> <p>Friday, 23.</p> <p>Met with a severe accident yesterday by spraining my back, which has brought on an attack of "lumbago" in consequence was confined in bed all day. Father took my place at the seeding.</p> <p>April. Saturday, 24. 1880.</p> <p>Sowed 2 bush "Russian" spring wheat on sod plowed last fall with drill. I spent today same as yesterday in bed without any relief to constant pain.</p> <p>Sunday, 25.</p> <p>The girls were at S School this morning, lesson, Matt XVI 13 to 28, "Confession and crossbearing". Had an east rain during after part of today which closed up today's proceedings.</p> <p>Monday, 26.</p> <p>A fine spring morning Father drove to JC Snell's and bought 4 bush "Russian" spring wheat &amp; 2 bush "Wild Goose" wheat @ $1.25, also a half bred Jersey heifer calf. Started to sow spring wheat on fall wheat field, the latter being killed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Tuesday, 27. 1880.</p> <p>Bought yesterday from Stubbins 2640 lbs salt @ 1/4 C per lb. Finished cultivating and sowing fall wheat field putting 2 bush "Wild Goose", four bush "Russian" &amp; 3 bush "Red Chaff" on 7 1/2 acres. Also we rolled it today. Had a day man, Cook, working.</p> <p>Wednesday, 28.</p> <p>Cross cultivating front field "other place" and drilled in lengthwise 16 bush barley on 8 acres, also sowed at same time with drill clover &amp; timothy 16 lbs per acre. Sowed salt on same 200 lbs per acre &amp; sowed on spring wheat 100 lbs per acre.</p> <p>Thursday, 29.</p> <p>A busy forenoon all hands water furrowing, shovelling and rolling. At noon it started to rain and continued until evening. Had the usual double trip to town with Em, Bought from K.C.&amp; Co. 1 bush, vetches &amp; $2.50.</p> <p>April. Friday, 30. 1880.</p> <p>A great change in the temperature, a keen North wind with snow squalls and was real cold all day and a frosty night. Spent the day repairing fences, the result of wind storm last Monday.</p> <p>May. Saturday 1.</p> <p>On Thursday last sowed carrot seed &amp; mixed oats &amp; vetches. Snow showers out of the west this forenoon. Spent today tree planting Drove to Snell's lake for a load of young maples planted part on front of farm &amp; part in town lot.</p> <p>Sunday, 2.</p> <p>A bright warm day. At Quarterly meeting in Brampton C M Church Rev E Clement preached from text, I John III, 2nd after which the sacrament and fellowship meeting. Tonight Rev C McIntyre preach, Rom I 1 to 5.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Monday, 3. 1880.</p> <p>Sowed 5 1/2 acres of barley with broadcast seeder. This completes grain seeding except peas. Started gang plow in ground for roots. This evening in town at white ribbon concert in hall.</p> <p>Tuesday, 4.</p> <p>A very warm day. Working gang plow with 3 horse team. Also hauling manure. Planted some early potatoes in the garden and a variety of seeds started the sod plowing for peas.</p> <p>Wednesday, 5.</p> <p>Had a trip over to Mr Jos L Newlove's on business. Delivered to R J Williamson two fat ewes @ $8.00 each. At same class of work as yesterday. It has been the warmest day of the season.</p> <p>May. Thursday, 6. 1880.</p> <p>Sod plowing all day. Finished manuring root rape &amp; corn ground. Washed the sheep (19) in old Etobicoke. Rolled the fall wheat it is a very slim crop at present, only 4 acres.</p> <p>Friday, 7.</p> <p>A heavy rain before daylight this morning. Spent forenoon ganging with three horses the rape ground. Afternoon a heavy thunder shower putting stop to any further operations in fields for today.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>Showery and sultry. A sort of a jobbing day. Trip to town in afternoon with grist, &amp;c. Received newspaper from Oshawa per Geo Rice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Sunday, 9. 1880.</p> <p>At S School at 10 A.M. lesson, Matt XIX, 13 to 26. "Jesus and the Young". Afternoon reading at home Evening heard Rev McFadden preach funeral sermon of (Father) Rev Scott, text Heb XI 2 16th verse. Hon Geo Brown died today.</p> <p>Monday, 10.</p> <p>More rain, consequently we spent day under cover shearing sheep (19) in all. Fleeces will average nearly 10 bls. Also getting seed potatoes into shape by cutting them.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>Fixing water gap at Woodhall line, quite a heavy job. Remainder of day plowing at sod. The growth of past few days has been most remarkable, all trees are out in leaf, plum in blossom. Have only sheep on pasture yet.</p> <p>May. Wednesday, 12. 1880.</p> <p>Cultivating corn &amp; rape land. Also sowed 50 lbs of Yankee corn on 3/4 acre alongside lower lane using drill in rows 21 inches apart. Weather clear and cold and approaching frost.</p> <p>Thursday, 13.</p> <p>Working up thoroughly the ground in front field for mangolds. Bought a new cast iron end for roller at Haggert Bros and put it in today, cost $3.00 cash. A trip to town tonight for the mail.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>A light white frost last night. Drilling ground and sowing globe mangolds 6 lbs on an acre &amp; half. JC Snell &amp; family spent afternoon here, their wedding anniversary it being 12 years today since they were married</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Saturday, 15. 1880.</p> <p>Plowing sod, rolling oat crop today's work. All the spring grain crop is making a good display so far now now there is appearance of drouth In town tonight a couple of hours. Bought a new driving whip at Lowe's store @ .90 C.</p> <p>Sunday, 16.\</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Matt XXII, 1 to 15, "The marriage feast". Received usual semi monthly copy of "Pleasant Hours", it is a good S.S. paper. Tonight heard Rev Jas Pringle in C.M. Church preach from text, Acts XVI, 31st.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>Planting potatoes, using 13 bush on plump 3/4 of an acre, Early Rose, put them plowing on level every third furrow. Also planted a few hills corn for roasting and some pumpkin seed.</p> <p>May. Tuesday, 18. 1880.</p> <p>A splendid shower this morning with the warmth vegetation is making very rapid strides. A splendid display of fruit and apple blossoms. Plowing sod today and harrowing it.</p> <p>Wednesday, 19.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday and got the ground in fine trim by four strokes of harrow. Another heavy shower this afternoon. Some excitement tonight in town over boat race at Washington, U.S.A. Hanlan winner.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>Forenoon sowed with drill 16 bush peas on 7 acres. the drill making a grand job putting seed right in covering it, gave a single stroke of light harrow also using roller this afternoon Another heavy rain tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Friday, 21. 1880.</p> <p>Preparing load of spring wheat for market. Trimming old orchard with hand saw. And another heavy shower this afternoon Evening busy reading newspapers.</p> <p>Saturday, 22.</p> <p>Had a trip today up 2nd line east for evergreens getting about 20 cedars, spruces, pines &amp; tamaracs getting them in swamps and on road allowance. Planted nearly all at town lot.</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Matt XXV, 31 to 46 "The judgement described by Jesus Christ". Evening at CM Church Rev W McFadden preached text Romans VI, 21st verse.</p> <p>May. Monday, 24. 1880.</p> <p>The Queen's Birthday. A generally observed holiday in town and country. The weather was delightful. In Brampton, Lacrosse, Races and Grand Concert in Agricl Hall at night it was a crowd over 1000 people.</p> <p>Tuesday 25.</p> <p>Performers last night were Mrs Caldwell, Miss Reidy C, Kelly, &amp; Fox Bros, the latter musical prodigys, only 6 &amp; 8 years old. Today's work dipping lambs with McDougall and delivering to KC &amp;Co 87 bush spring wheat @ $1.13 per bush</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>Started plowing summer fallow for first time. Had both plows at work all day. Gave mangel crop first horsehoing, also fodder corn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Thursday, 27. 1880.</p> <p>Plowing continued. Received cash for wheat from K.C. &amp; Co, $98.60. During this week dry weather has prevailed. Evening at home at newspapers. Sold today to Crowforth ram lamb accidently disabled @ $1.50.</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>An early buggy ride to town this morning with Ella &amp; Rilla to work and school. At same work as yesterday ground is meanwhile growing some harder. In town tonight at choir Practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 29.</p> <p>Another day after tonight will finish fallow of about 7 acres. A south east rain storm set in tonight. In town tonight until 10:30 oclock waiting for Ella as this a busy season for miliners.</p> <p>May. Sunday, 30. 1880.</p> <p>A moist showery day. At S School, lesson, Matt XXVI , "Gethsemane". Not many out this morning as rainy weather makes attendance small. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev C McIntyre preach II Thess II, 11th.</p> <p>Monday, 31.</p> <p>Finished plowing fallow Started sowing rape seed. Have 2 1/2 acres in good shape for this crop. Sowing it on level making marks with seeder hoes. Putting 5 lbs seed per acre. Heavy rain tonight.</p> <p>June. Tuesday, 1.</p> <p>Sold our yearling bull "Major De Winton", to a Mr Smith of Brantford, Coloney, @ $100.00 cash, but gave JC Snell $5.00 for getting the sale. Never saw before such a fine display of vegetation at this date. Plowing today for millet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{dates switched in diary - have changed to correct order}</p> <p>June. Wednesday, 2. 1880</p> <p>Finished job of plowing sod ground for millet. Also manured an acre of ground in fallow for turnips. Had a call and visit this evening from Mrs McNichol of Orangeville. Received letter from A Rossiter, Oregon.</p> <p>Thursday, 3.</p> <p>Sowed by hand broadcast on 3 acres 1 1/2 bush millet seed buying one bush of it from J Leament @ $1.50 , had rest on hand of old seed. The fine growing weather continues and vegetation is making a grand display.</p> <p>Friday, 4.</p> <p>Plowing and thoroughly cultivating turnip groung. Spent a pleasant evening at Edmonton Baptist Church Anniversary, good addresses by Revs Fraser, Stillwell &amp; McDonald &amp; R Smith, Em, Ella &amp; I helped in music.</p> <p>June. Saturday, 5. 1880.</p> <p>Drilled up ground and sowed 3 lbs turnip seed on hardly an acre. Afternoon, showers from S. West and warmth. Evening in town Bought new felt hat @ $1.50.</p> <p>Sunday, 6.</p> <p>At S School at 10 A.M. lesson Matt XXVII, "The Crucifixion". Afternoon at home Mr &amp; Mrs Geo Duncan were here for dinner &amp; tea. Evening heard Rev C E McIntyre preach in C M Church, text I Cor, 16th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 7.</p> <p>Cold and showery. At various jobs harrowing the fallow, spudding thistles and a trip to town with produce for groceries, &amp;c. Attended S.S. meeting tonight at Ebenezer to arrange for a S.S. Picnic.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Tuesday, 8. 1880.</p> <p>Started the annual task &amp; duty of doing statute labor of which 7 1/2 days of 8 hours each is the share against our farm. Applied a dressing of unleached ashes to turnip drills.</p> <p>Wednesday, 9.</p> <p>All day with team on the highway putting in credit for 3 days work. The road soil is easier to work than usual because of damp season, enabling us to put the roads into good shape. Had a trip to town tonight.</p> <p>Thursday, 10.</p> <p>Same work as yesterday. The rain which threatened all day set in this evening with promise of a wet night. Fall wheat is now shooting out rapidly into head, straw will be long.</p> <p>June. Friday, 11. 1880.</p> <p>Spent forenoon finishing statute labor. Afternoon brought home reaper from foundry Haggert Bros after getting it repaired. Weather is very hot today. Another meeting tonight about S S Picnic, will be held next Thursday at Lorne Park.</p> <p>Saturday, 12.</p> <p>A rainy morning. Doing some inside work in barn. Spent afternoon helping to repair No10 sidewalk. Evening in town pretty late waiting for Ella.</p> <p>Sunday, 13.</p> <p>Morning at S School, lesson Matt XXVIII, "After the Ressurrection". Had a good large school and a very interesting lesson. Afternoon at "Willow Lodge". Evening heard Rev WcMcFadden preach in town from text Matt VI, 12th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Monday, 14. 1880</p> <p>A day among the roots, horse-hoeing and weeding out where too thick. Weather cool and dry. Transplanted 50 cabbage plants in parts of drills where carrots failed.</p> <p>Tuesday, 15.</p> <p>Started brisk operations at manuring fallow. Running two teams all day with Cook helping to fill wagons. Handled 46 loads at rate of 12 loads per acre.</p> <p>Wednesday, 16.</p> <p>Finished the job started yesterday putting 87 loads on 7 1/2 acres of fallow. A trip to town tonight to provide some etceterras, for tomorrow's S.S. Picnic to Lorne Park.</p> <p>June. Thursday, 17. 1880.</p> <p>A bright warm summer day. Took C.V.R cars to Edmonton with father, all my sisters &amp; about 100 of S.S. folks &amp; others at 9 A.M. arrived in Toronto at 11 oclock, thence by steamer to Lorne Park, spent 2 hours and lunched and returned same way home. All enjoyed themselves.</p> <p>Friday, 18.</p> <p>Started crossplowing fallow. Sent grist 10 bush to mill Waged war against potato bugs of which there is a large supply. Spent evening in town, at strawberry concert in Hall given by Presbyterians Ella was one of the singers.</p> <p>Saturday, 19.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday with two teams. Weather is very warm and dry. Took Viney to Edmonton Station on her way to visit at Shelburn. Spent evening at small picnic at Snell's lake. Clements Mains &amp; family, Beautiful moonlight night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Sunday, 20, 1880.</p> <p>Morning at S School, lesson "Quarterly Review" conducted by Supt and Bible Class teacher Had a visitor to S.S. Mr Scott of Huttonville who addressed us very nicely. Tonight in CM Church heard Rev E Clement preach, text, Acts XX, 27th.</p> <p>Monday, 21.</p> <p>Hay harvest! Started this morning by mowing with J Woodhall's in old orchard. The crop is thin but of a good length and mostly orchard grass, cut 4 acres today. Spent evening in town hearing and seeing the opera "Pinafore" by a Toronto troupe for W. Institute benefit</p> <p>Tuesday, 22.</p> <p>Weather rather threatening. Did not start at hay until noon, then horseraked and cocked up all that is mown Barley crop is now fully out in head and looks well. Had our first batch of early green peas today.</p> <p>June. Wednesday, 23. 1880</p> <p>Finished mowing orchard field. Hauling in hay cut on Monday, it is a good article. Weather very warm and dry. This evening a few young folks from town were here, Main's, Clement's &amp; Duncan's.</p> <p>Thursday, 24.</p> <p>Haying continued, Horse raking, cocking and hauling in, have all the field in but two loads, only having 13 loads off the 9 1/2 acres. Received copy of Detroit Free Press, from {illegible}.</p> <p>Friday, 25.</p> <p>Started the second hay field with mower before 5.A.M. but threatened rain, only cut a couple of hours. Have 13 loads of hay saved. Evening in town an hour or two.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Saturday, 26. 1880.</p> <p>Finished fallow cross plowing Mounded the potato crop with plow, is a good supply of potato bugs this season. Viney arrived home from her Shelburn visit. Spent evening at C.M.Parsonage giving farewell visit to Clements.</p> <p>Sunday, 27.</p> <p>Took today as a rest at home The S.S. lesson was on subject of Temperance, to which one lesson in each quarter is devoted. It rained nearly all afternoon and evening very heavily. At home all day reading.</p> <p>Monday, 28.</p> <p>Some more rain today. No work in hay field in consequence. Workind in mangle crop, they are making rapid growth with heat and wet. Evening at home.</p> <p>June. Tuesday, 29. 1880.</p> <p>At work very early this morning running mower in field beyond the creek. Horse raking and housed a couple of loads this evening. Hay is mostly orchard grass with a little timothy and clover.</p> <p>Wednesday, 30.</p> <p>Busy all day at hay. An occasional threaten of a shower adds some spice to the work and makes things go lively. This month has been a fine one for growth of all kinds of crops.</p> <p>July. Thursday, 1.</p> <p>Dominion day. Spent forenoon hauling in hay. Afternoon resowing the turnip plot. Em &amp; Ella went to Dixon's Church tonight to sing at S.S. Party. Spent evening in town. Corner stone of new Presbyterian Church was laid this afternoon. A fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Friday, 2. 1880</p> <p>Quit the haying until next week. Have 25 loads in store and will have about 5 more. Today's work was hoeing mangolds. Sold a ewe lamb to Mr Clark of Erin @ $15.00 to be kept here for him until September.</p> <p>Saturday, 3.</p> <p>Have to make almost daily trips to town for various wants of family. Today's work was completing of job of yesterday. The harvest (grain) is ripening rapidly and promises well.</p> <p>Sunday, 4.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School, lesson Genesis 1st chap, "The Creation" The very beginning lesson. Afternoon at CM S School Brampton, and for tea at A F Campbell's. Tonight heard Rev N R Willoughby our new minister, preach, Psa 63, 7th</p> <p>July. Monday, 5. 1880.</p> <p>Put in another day's work in potato &amp; mangold crop. Most farmers are in the midst of their hay crop, having delayed because of growth. Had a trip to Edmonton tonight to get buggy repaired &amp; painted.</p> <p>Tuesday, 6.</p> <p>Harrowing the fallow. Mowed the last of hay crop an acre on flats mostly timothy. Also cut with mower the grass on town lot. Days very warm, evenings quite cool.</p> <p>Wednesday, 7.</p> <p>Drew home two loads of good hay the product of the town lot 1 1/4 acres. Also mowing fence corners around grain fields Drove Em to town on her usual trip to Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Thursday, 8. 1880.</p> <p>Finished fence corner mowing. Hauled in 3 loads of hay making total number of loads 30 for this season's hay crop. Had a pleasant visit this evening from Mr &amp; Mrs A. J. Little.</p> <p>Friday, 9.</p> <p>The hottest day we have yet experienced this season. Horse hoeing rape crop. Raking up fence corner hay and hauling it in. have 2 loads of good as a reward for our labor in that direction.</p> <p>Saturday, 10.</p> <p>A trip to town. Some chopping to the mill. Em went by G.T.R. and steam boat to Oakville for visit among friends. Doing odd jobs such as mowing Canada thistles. &amp;c. Some very warm weather during the week.</p> <p>July. Sunday, 11. 1880.</p> <p>At S School lesson Genesis II, "The fall of Man". Afternoon reading at home This evening heard Rev N.R. Willowby preach in C M Church text Hebrews XII 1st verse. The preacher is not eloquent but he is earnest &amp; practical.</p> <p>Monday, 12.</p> <p>Started third plowing of fallow using gang plow. The thistles and weeds are just showing through this plowing now will sicken them pretty bad. Some cooler today with a light shower.</p> <p>Tuesday, 13.</p> <p>Finished second fallow cross plowing and spent remainder of the day in root crops. Had a horseback trip tonight over to schoolhouse to see trustee P Chisholm about repairs &amp;c. but did no business of any moment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Wednesday, 14. 1880.</p> <p>Harvest Ho! Once more in harvest field, a little earlier in the season than average. Cut with reaper 4 1/2 acres "Seneca" wheat, a thin crop and grown full of timothy also clover and green stuff in bottom, rather heavy cutting.</p> <p>Thursday, 15.</p> <p>A hasty trip to town for harvest necessaries in morning and finished up wheat field. Afternoon cradling roads around barley field and other wheat crop. Started feeding the fodder corn to stock.</p> <p>Friday, 16.</p> <p>Forenoon cutting some patches of fall wheat among spring wheat (in mixed crop). Afternoon started in "other place" barley, binding it right after reaper. Some light showers today.</p> <p>July. Saturday, 17. 1880.</p> <p>Had help of another binder today making four of us Ben McMicken and son. Put in a good steady day's work but we failed to finish field 8 acres, it being a stout heavy crop all over.</p> <p>Sunday, 18.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Genesis III, "Cain and Abel",or "The first death" Afternoon visiting the sick there are several of the neighbors unwell. Tonight heard Rev N R Willoughby preach, text, Matt VI, 28th "Consider the lilies how they grow".</p> <p>Monday, 19.</p> <p>Working at barley crop. Quite a heavy shower this afternoon, putting a stop to further harvest operations for today. Had a trip to town tonight taking home some lady visitors.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Tuesday, 20. 1880.</p> <p>A cool cloudy morning. Too damp for cutting until noon. Morning in root field hoeing. Finished cutting the barley this afternoon. 14 acres in all, 9 of which are bound.</p> <p>Wednesday, 21.</p> <p>Forenoon binding some fall wheat cut with cradle and binding some barley as well. Afternoon hauled in the first field fall wheat. Evening had a chat with and old friend Mr James Westervelt, now of Brantford.</p> <p>Thursday, 22.</p> <p>A regular day's drawing in ten loads loose barley &amp; two loads fall wheat. Worked very late tonight cocking unbound barley because of threatening rain Grand moonlight nights.</p> <p>July. Friday, 23. 1880.</p> <p>Broken weather showers only just heavy enough to stop "drawing in" for a couple of hours at a time. With two wagons we secured six loads of loose barley.</p> <p>Saturday, 24.</p> <p>A good harvest day and a hot one. Brought in 14 loads of barley sheaves mostly from "other place" in fine trim and order. Have yet two loads of barley out.</p> <p>Sunday, 25.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School, lesson Genesis IX, "God's Covenant with Noah", a deeply interesting subject. Tonight heard Rev Mr Hill preach in C M Church, text Psa XXXII, 8th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Monday, 26. 1880.</p> <p>A rainy morning. Doing some inside work. Faired at noon however and from sulky raking eventually got to hauling in barley towards evening Our buggy arrived from painters looking like new. For repairs and paint $15.00</p> <p>Tuesday, 27.</p> <p>Started fall plowing by ganging barley stubble for sake of checking some bad thistle patches. Reaping spring wheat and hauling right in unbound for fodder. So badly rusted that wheat is failure also midged.</p> <p>Wednesday, 28.</p> <p>Reaping some more of the "nil" spring wheat and drew it all in for fodder. Had a busy hard day's work as had to send a hand to a threshing. Cool and dry weather.</p> <p>July. Thursday, 29. 1880.</p> <p>Two of us away to threshing all day. Father run the gang plow at home. Steam threshing machine are all the rage this year. And some large farmers have self binding reapers working successfully.</p> <p>Friday, 30.</p> <p>Started cutting oat crop an extra good one, but they are hardly ripe enough so we worked very leisurely. Evening at home having a good read at newspapers almost a better treat than in winter, now so little time for it.</p> <p>Saturday, 21.</p> <p>Finished ganging 5 1/2 acre plot of barley stubble. Worked awhile at oats this afternoon. A very hot day but general character of the month has been cool and not much rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Sunday, 1. 1880.</p> <p>An excessively warm day. Morning at Quarterly meeting in town, Rev Mr Hill preached from text, Exodus XII, 13th. Afternoon at home, Mr &amp; Mrs J C Snell with us, Tonight Rev N.R.W. preached, text Rev. II, 4 &amp; 5.</p> <p>Monday, 2.</p> <p>Rain this forenoon. Faired after dinner so that we could work at the oats, cut and bind. Plenty of harvest apples this year, but quality rather inferior, being small and scabby.</p> <p>Tuesday, 3.</p> <p>Finished cutting oat crop. Rather a heavy task the binding of them has been. Also cut one of spring wheat plots (Russian) 1 1/2 acres more or less, a very light crop, rust &amp; midge, it promised well all summer being a fall plowed sod crop.</p> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 4. 1880.</p> <p>Spent forenoon in town waiting for grinding of a grist at Main's mill. Also sold at mill 28 1/2 bush "Seneca" wheat @ $1.05 = $29.92. Afternoon we were cutting "White Fife" spring wheat, a medium crop &amp; good sample.</p> <p>Thursday, 5.</p> <p>Finished using the reaper for this harvest by cutting "Wild Goose" spring wheat, it is best crop of all, viz "Red Chaff", "Russian", "Red Fern", "White Fife", the latter second best.</p> <p>Friday, 6.</p> <p>Bright day, pleasant weather, wind in North. Harrowed the fallow. Horse raked oat stubble. Hauling in spring wheat. Started also to bring in oat crop.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Saturday, 7. 1880.</p> <p>A bright, dry, hot day. Nearly all day we spent busily engaged in the housing of oat crop, but so far from barn that it was rather slow work.</p> <p>Sunday, 8.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School, lesson, Genesis XIII, "Abram &amp; Lot". How full of instruction's history of life of Abram. Afternoon at CM S School in town. Evening heard Rev N.R.W. preach, text Prov XX 4th.</p> <p>Monday, 9.</p> <p>Completed the job of drawing in oats and spring wheat except small load of rakings. Had a shower this afternoon. It is worthy of note that this is 7 Monday in succession on which there has been rain.</p> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 10. 1880.</p> <p>Horse raking wheat stubble. Also started cutting pea crop with scythes. We first tried sulky rake but it was failure. Miss Jennie Boyle of Brampton came tonight to spend two or three days here on a visit.</p> <p>Wednesday, 11.</p> <p>A shower at day break checked harvest work until after dinner. At 2 P.M. however a very heavy thunder shower took place. Took tea this evening at "Willow Lodge".</p> <p>Thursday, 12.</p> <p>Part of forenoon at peas. Afternoon three of us worked hard at them and have more than half of the 7 acres done. They are a very good crop and in good trim for pulling.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Friday, 13. 1880.</p> <p>Two of us all day at peas Had a visit from Mr Jabez Pearen of Toronto. Have good crop of peas this year but there is no market for them in town.</p> <p>Saturday, 14.</p> <p>Finished cutting peas and housed about one third of them. Weather dry and cool. Some few farmers have finished harvest this week.</p> <p>Sunday, 15.</p> <p>At S.School at 10.A.M. lesson, Genesis XIV "Abram and Melchesideck Afternoon at C M School Brampton. Spent an hour at Mr Perry's. Tonight heard Rev Mr Hill preach, text, Gal 5 25.</p> <p>Aug. Monday, 16. 1880.</p> <p>Cold, nearly a frost last night. A fine bright cool day. Cut with J Learment's mower our 3 acre patch of millet. All day bringing in pea crop.</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>Harvest Home!! Once more the time honored word is said. The pea crop is finished today was a good one, 18 loads from 7 acres Afternoon we raked and cocked up the millet</p> <p>Wednesday, 18.</p> <p>Sold first ram lamb to Jno Walker @ $12.00 cash Was marking out ridges 18 ft wide in fallow. Bought some black paint 90 C worth for to put on spring wagon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Thursday, 19. 1880.</p> <p>Striking out two stubble fields for cross-gang plowing A shower of rain at noon put a stop to the millet hauling. Had trip to Willow Lodge seeing sheep. &amp;c.</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>Spent forenoon among sheep, docking and dipping with "McDougal". Afternoon hauling in millet, have 5 loads. Sold to Tom Noble, 5 ewes brood ewes @ $9.00 each. Evening at choir practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 21.</p> <p>A lively day's work at gang plowing with three horse team, in pea stubble. Father is painting spring wagon. Weather has been pleasant all week a shower almost every night.</p> <p>Aug. Sunday, 22. 1880.</p> <p>This morning at CM Church Brampton, Rev Mr Hill preached, text I Pet, I, 1 to 9th Afternoon at home Evening heard Rev N.R.W. preached in town, text Isa IV, 10th &amp; 11th. They are the two most eloquent &amp; impressive ministers we have had yet.</p> <p>Monday, 23.</p> <p>A bright warm day. J.C. Snell and I drove in buggy over to Vaughan to Mr Thos Teasdale's to see some sheep, we both made purchases, mine a ram lamb @ $42.00. Got home about nightfall.</p> <p>Tuesday, 24.</p> <p>Sultry, and light showers. Gang cross plowing chief job today. Washed the flock of lambs in creek the water being quite warm. Evening at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 25. 1880.</p> <p>Cross plowing continued and concluded for the present because ground is too hard and dry for work. Delivered Noble's ewes and received cash $45.00.</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>Made another sheep sale to Noble, 10 ewe lambs @ $9.00 each, to be delivered inside three weeks. Today hauled manure 20 loads on part of pea stubble field for wheat.</p> <p>Friday, 27.</p> <p>Ridging up pea field with two teams. Some rain this morning and cleared off with intense heat. Had another offer on a sheep trade from JC Snell</p> <p>Aug. Saturday, 28. 1880.</p> <p>Mailed letter to A J Rossiter, Whittaker, Marion C. Oregon. Ridging all today. Sold to JC Snell 6 ram lambs @ $10.00 each, also Shorthorn cow and heifer calf @ $50.00 &amp; $20.00 respectively.</p> <p>Sunday, 29.</p> <p>A rainy day, from East. At S School this morning lesson, Genesis XVIII, 15 to 33. "The intercession of Abraham" This evening heard Rev Mr Hill preach, text, Ruth II, 19th . This young man has delivered fine sermons during past six weeks.</p> <p>Monday, 30.</p> <p>Had two teams at the ridging in fallow. Sold our 2 yr old "heavy draught" colt "Tom" to Jos Snell @ $120.00 of which $40.00 paid down remainder within two months.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 31. 1880.</p> <p>A dull cloudy day. Plowing in fallow and cross plowing in wheat stubble The rain on Sunday last has had a good effect on pastures and root crops.</p> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 1.</p> <p>This month opens with heat and showers. Finished the job of ridging for wheat, also harrowed the ground preparatory to using drill. The apple crop is a good one, except a few trees which have blighted fruit. Grapes are abundant.</p> <p>Thursday, 2.</p> <p>Started fall wheat sowing. Drilling 5 bush "Seneca" on 3 acres of pea ground. Crossing the ridges and not harrowing afterwards. Had a drive this evening to "Willow Lodge" with some friends.</p> <p>Sept. Friday, 3. 1880.</p> <p>Some more rain puts us off the land for today. Brought home from "Willow Lodge" our "Teasdale" ram lamb. In town this afternoon and bought 6 bush of "Fultz" wheat for see from K.C. &amp; Co. @ 1.15 per bush.</p> <p>Saturday, 4.</p> <p>Sowed with drill across ridges the 6 1/2 acres fallow using 6 bush "Seneca" and 6 bush "Fultz". Had two heavy showers today making soil work sticky. Weather quite sultry.</p> <p>Sunday. 5.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School lesson, Gen XIX, "Lot's escape from Sodom". A large attendance at school. Tonight heard Rev N.R.W. preach, text, John XXI 17th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Monday, 6. 1880.</p> <p>The plow works finely now the recent heavy rains has had a beautiful effect on the soil. Finished the gang cross plowing of stubble lands. Had a visit today from Mr Nixon of Missouri.</p> <p>Tuesday, 7.</p> <p>Put in a day's harrowing on fall plowing. Weather quite cool and dry. Gathered the sunflower crop, nearly half barrel of heads.</p> <p>Wednesday, 8.</p> <p>Another hard day's work at barnyard manure hauling. Putting on the pea &amp; barley stubble, have another half day at the work when the yards will be clear once more, about 200 loads out of them this season.</p> <p>Sept. Thursday, 9. 1880.</p> <p>Spent all day at a neighbor's threshing by steam power. A turn in weather for cold nearly a frost. Part of our folks were in Toronto Fair yesterday. (Evening last), in town.</p> <p>Friday, 10.</p> <p>A bright warm day. Went to Guelph by G.T.R this morning to attend auction sale at "College Farm" of livestock and seed grain. Prices for calves from $60 to $90, sheep $5 to $70. A large attendance and a pleasant time.</p> <p>Saturday, 11.</p> <p>Spent today at various tasks Bought from Jno Snell's Sons 3 aged ewes, 2 {illegible} &amp; one bred from imp. stock @ 50.00. Borrowed 6 bags of oats (5 {illegible}) lbs from R Smith for present use, horse and sheep feed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Sunday, 12. 1880.</p> <p>At S.School at 10 A.M. lesson Genesis XXII chap. "The trial of Abraham's Faith". Afternoon at piano and Sunday newspapers. Tonight heard Rev N.R.W. preach, text II Tim I, 12th.</p> <p>Monday, 13.</p> <p>Visitors today a newly married couple Mr &amp; Mrs Willy Burke of Scarboro. General chore day around barn and yards, cleaning up peas, putting away pea straw &amp;c.</p> <p>Tuesday, 14.</p> <p>Our visitors remaining here for a day or two. Started the potato harvest this afternoon, a good crop and fine sample, but hard to raise the soil being packed around them in hard lumps.</p> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 15. 1880.</p> <p>Went to "Toronto Exhibition" by taking G.T.R. at 5.30 A.M. Got on fair grounds at 7 oclock and had a fine view of the articles. Nearly every department is advance of former years. A large crowd of people and an extra fine day.</p> <p>Thursday, 16.</p> <p>At the work again at home. Started the second time at potatoes, this time in a different way, turning them right out with plow and is much more expiditious. My sisters and I spent a pleasant evening at Mr Robert Carter's.</p> <p>Friday, 17.</p> <p>Part of the family went to Toronto Fair today and were in largest crowd of the whole two weeks, about 60,000 persons passed through the gates. Spent today at a neighbors threshing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Saturday, 18. 1880.</p> <p>At potatoes but failed to quite finish will have fully 10 bush in all. Weather has been very fine all week with lovely moonlight nights. Spent tonight in town. Got pair new {illegible} {illegible} boots from {illegible} @ $4.50</p> <p>Sunday, 19.</p> <p>A dull foggy morning a little rain falling most of the day. Morning at S School lesson, "Review of Quarter's lessons, conducted by three teachers. Tonight at P.M. Church in town heard Rev Mr Hunter of Parkdale preach text Rom VIII 26 &amp; 27.</p> <p>Monday, 20.</p> <p>Sowed 44 lbs timothy seed on fall wheat crop 6 1/2 acres. The fallow wheat has come up badly, soil very wet just after plowing and has baked very hard. Marking our lands in fall plowing.</p> <p>Sept. Tuesday, 21. 1880.</p> <p>Made two trips to "Eldorado" Mills for bran, bringing 3000 lbs @ 1/2 C per lb. Had a visit from Shelburn friends today but they went on by train to Hamilton. Bought new metal share and had iron one large (with steel at Jones @ $1.00.</p> <p>Wednesday, 22.</p> <p>Ridgeing up out the early crossplowing into lands 22 ft wide, field lying towards the creek, with two teams. Weather dry and cold frosty nights.</p> <p>Thursday, 23.</p> <p>Finished the job we were at yesterday and also helped a neighbor for to thresh. A trip to town tonight for the mail &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Friday, 24. 1880.</p> <p>Such a day's work as that turns up every month or so, choring around at various jobs and doing some repairs. Made arrangements for our threshing next week.</p> <p>Saturday, 25.</p> <p>Delivered at "Willow Lodge" the stock sold to JC Snell some time ago, 6 ram lambs and Shorthorn cow and her heifer calf, @ 60 &amp; $70. respectively.</p> <p>Sunday, 26.</p> <p>Spent all day at home it being showery during forenoon in the evening rained very heavily. S S lesson today was on "Temperance" I Cor IX 24 to 27. Was reading nearly all day. JCS and family here this evening.</p> <p>Sept. Monday, 27. 1880.</p> <p>Getting things in readiness for threshing tomorrow. Had a 7 mile trip after the trappings belonging threshing machine. Raining tonight.</p> <p>Tuesday, 28.</p> <p>Threshing with J Cation's steamer. In 7 hours we threshed all the barley about 600 bush, of good sample. Steam power is much superior to horsepower in every respect.</p> <p>Wednesday, 29.</p> <p>Finished threshing today about 150 bush of wheat fall {illegible} and poor quality, about 500 bush oats very good. Got through at 4 P.M. the two days work costs $20.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Thursday, 30. 1880.</p> <p>Had all our force all day helping Jno Learment to thresh. Spent evening on Public School business at the house of trustee, Mr Peter Chisholm. The Shelburn friends started for home, taking our last lamb @ $10.00 credit.</p> <p>Oct. Friday, 1.</p> <p>Started the harvest of apples. Hand picking hard apples into barrels and storing for the present on the barn floor. Apple crop is a good one such an abundance, that there is no market for them in Brampton.</p> <p>Saturday, 2.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday. Have 19 barrels home picked of winter apples. Visitors, Miss Addie Burke of Scarboro &amp; Uncle Taylor H Tourny of Oakville.</p> <p>Oct. Sunday, 3. 1880.</p> <p>A heavy thunder shower early this morning. At S School lesson Titus II 11th &amp;12, Genesis XXVI "Isaac's Prospering". Tonight heard Rev N.R.W. text, Titus II 11 &amp; 12.</p> <p>Monday, 4.</p> <p>A forenoon's rain today Co of Peel "Fall Fair" was opened at Brampton this morning amid the rain. Showed 6 varieties of apples "Northern Spy", "Spitzenberg", "Wagner", "Bellflower", "Canada Red" and "Roxbury Russet" also one doz "Globe Mangels".</p> <p>Tuesday, 5.</p> <p>Second day of Fair. Weather fine, but roads very muddy. We exhibited only in livestock a "Short Horn" heifer calf "Beulah" but got no prize, on "Wagner" apples we got 1st prize. The attendance of people was large. Received $15.00 from Clarke on ewe lamb.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 6. 1880.</p> <p>The County Fair closed today The exhibition in all departments was a success. Fruit, vegetables and grain very good. Carriages and machinery also good. And large display of livestock.</p> <p>Thursday, 7.</p> <p>A double journey to town for Telgman, the piano tuner and paid him $2.50 for tuning and repairing our piano. Picking apples, finished old orchard, 21 bbls of hard winter fruit &amp; 17 bags of soft fruit for cider.</p> <p>Friday, 8.</p> <p>Picking apples in new orchard Spy's, Russets &amp; Canada Red's. Had one team marking out ridges for second plowing. Received $40.00 from Noble as part payment on ewe lambs. In town tonight.</p> <p>Oct. Saturday, 9. 1880.</p> <p>Ridging all day with both teams. Ground is in excellent condition for the plow at present. Weather just splendid for past three days, like "Indian Summer".</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Genesis XXVII, "Jacob and Esau". The fine weather brought a large attendance of children. Tonight in CM Church Brampton we heard Rev C E McIntyre preach, text Acts XVI 3 to 31.</p> <p>Monday, 11.</p> <p>Dressed a "Berkshire", 180 lbs The day's work was plowing with two teams and result 3 acres set up. A very warm day but this evening there were signs of a change for cooler.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 12. 1880.</p> <p>Quite cold and windy from the North. At the same work as yesterday with one team only. a quiet evening at home. Bought two 3 yr old heifers from Jno Woodhall @ $25. each = $50. cash</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>Today's work was working between the plow handles. Have to send a hand for 4 days to neighbor's threshing. Some warmer today.</p> <p>Thursday, 14.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday. Spent evening attending a school trustee meeting at Mr P Chisholm's making arrangements for engaging a new teacher next year.</p> <p>Oct. Friday, 15. 1880.</p> <p>Spent forenoon plowing. Afternoon in barn cleaning up a load of barley, expect to sell it to Milner @ 65 C. Evening in town a Choir Practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>A three hours rain this morning. Saved a bushel of timothy seed out from wheat chaff, by fanning mill. Afternoon in town and made contract of best barley @ .65 to Milner.</p> <p>Sunday, 17. Morning at S School lesson Gen XXV. "Jacob at Bethel". A real cold day a high west wind. Tonight heard Rev NC Willowby preach te4xtg, Psa XXXIX 15th &amp; 16th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Monday, 18. 1880.</p> <p>Barley marketing. Delivered at Milner's Elevator Steam 3 loads of barley about 213 bush today. This makes a good lively day's work having to clean in barn as well as bag it. A very cold day.</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>Quit the grain trade for a few day. This afternoon we started harvesting the mangold crop, pulling and topping by hand. There are some very good roots. Delivered ewe lambs to Noble.</p> <p>Wednesday, 20.</p> <p>With two extra hands (boys from No 10) we were at the mangolds, lively all day, have 15 loads in tonight of full average 30 bush to load. First class roots large and nearly sound and heavy.</p> <p>Oct. Thursday, 21. 1880.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday but with one less help. Pulled, topped and drew in 9 loads today. The pulling and topping is slow, laborious work as the ground is hard baked after heavy rains of two weeks ago.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>Received from N York State Nursery $3.00 worth of trees peach, cherry &amp;c. Finished the mangolds, 27 loads in all fully 850 bush fomr 1 3/4 acres. Also got one load of carrots in, but a snow storm set in early in evening.</p> <p>Saturday, 23.</p> <p>Had a fall of snow 3 inches last night. Today had a cold NW wind and some more snow and rain. No work at roots today. Afternoon at Auction Sale at No 10 Hotel. Received $31.00 from A B Watson on a note.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Sunday, 24.1880.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School. Lesson Gen XXXII "Jacob's prevailing prayer". A cold wintry day Evening heard Rev J.E. Starr preach in CM Church. Text, Exodus, XII, 13th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>Ridging with two teams in the crossplowed pea stubble field. Some snow on ground yet but this evening is warm and threatening rain.</p> <p>Tuesday, 26.</p> <p>Rained all last night and most of this forenoon, until the ground is saturated. Part of today in barn at various jobs. Afternoon digging up carrots, they are a good crop.</p> <p>Oct. Wednesday 27. 1880.</p> <p>Delivered a load of barley 68 bush to T Milner @ 65 C which closes the present contract. No 2 X Received from above cash, $182.80 for 281 bush barley. This is only one half of our saleable barley. Spent afternoon between plow handles.</p> <p>Thursday, 28.</p> <p>Paid yesterday for taxes to collector {illegible} $36.35. Also Campbells blacksmith bill of $13.00 of which most was paid in advance with cordwood. Finished the carrots, have about 50 bush of fine ones. Plowing lively all day. Had frost last night.</p> <p>Friday, 29.</p> <p>Started and finished our turnip harvest today. Had only six loads but the quality and size of roots very good. pulled them out with the hoes, Weather very fine today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Saturday, 30. 1880.</p> <p>Damp , dull, misty, rainy order of weather today. Plowing and running the crossharrows and ditches. We, school trustees met this evening and engaged a teacher, Mr Heath @ $395.00 per year. The other man Stewart freed us.</p> <p>Sunday, 31.</p> <p>At S School this morning, lesson Gen XXXVIII "Joseph sold by his brethren". This evening heard Rev N R W. preach in M Church, text Ephesians IV, 1 &amp; 2, a real good practical sermon.</p> <p>Nov. Monday, 1.</p> <p>A dry cool day. All done plowing in front field root ground {illegible} works very well. Paid our boy Willie Hewitt (his time being out) bal of wages $31.75.</p> <p>Nov. Tuesday, 2. 1880.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday and nearly finished that field. Chopped at Mains mill one bag of peas, two bags oats. Mailed to Georgetown $2.88 for our share of loss by fires of Peel Farmers &amp; Co. Sold our turkey flock, 28 to Tomalin for $20.00 cash.</p> <p>Wednesday, 3.</p> <p>Today was set apart by Gov. General Lord Lorne for Thanksgiving. And was consequently generally observed as a public holiday. Sold to JC Snell our ram lamb @ $42.00, same price paid 2 months ago. Spent this evening at P.M. S.S Anniversary in Brampton.</p> <p>Thursday, 4.</p> <p>A break in the fine weather which has lasted about a week this afternoon &amp; evening a rain from S.E. Was plowing all day. First monthly fair held in Brampton today was a success.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Friday, 5. 1880.</p> <p>A warm misty day like spring. The day's work was following the plow in rape and corn plot. Made sale of 9 prs of duck picked to {illegible} @ 55 C per pair store pay.</p> <p>Saturday, 6.</p> <p>A steady down pour nearly all day out of the N {illegible}st. Spent forenoon in Brampton leaving my order for tweed suit at K.C. &amp;Co to cost $19.00. Received from {illegible} Snell at present {illegible} Colorado a daily newspaper.</p> <p>Sunday, 7.</p> <p>A cold windy day and the roads very muddy. Spent forenoon at Quarterly meeting at C M Church. Rev N.R.W preached text, John XIV 2nd. Took dinner at Mrs George Duncan's, Evening at home.</p> <p>Nov. Monday, 8. 1880.</p> <p>Half day's plowing, other half drove the girls to town on a shopping excursion. Barley market is rising and buyers are eager to buy, No 1 @ 75 C.</p> <p>Tuesday, 9.</p> <p>A fine bright warm day, like a snatch of Indian summer. Was making cider at Gunnerson's mill 13 bags made 40 gals. In town awhile this evening, good moonlight but indications of more rain.</p> <p>Wednesday, 10.</p> <p>Finished fall plowing proper, that is all stubble and root land. This afternoon another heavy rain storm from East. Had a trip to Edmonton through mud &amp; rain. Paid to A Thompson $15.00 for buggy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Duplicate copy of previous page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Thursday, 11. 1880.</p> <p>Did no beside usual chores. Had trip to town in morning. At Willow Lodge in afternoon repairing melodian. In evening heard in CM Church town Mrs Yourmans deliver an excellent temperance address to a good audience.</p> <p>Friday, 12.</p> <p>A cold wintry day, freezing. Made final preparations for winter. Shovelling drains and harvesting parsnip crop in garden. A plowing match held at Edmonton today, a large crowd, about 40 teams plowing.</p> <p>Saturday, 13.</p> <p>Spent forenoon among the livestock. After dinner had a trip to town for some fresh beef ($.42 worth), also a new suit of grey tweed at K.C &amp;Co ($19) and paid town taxes to J Spellman ($2.25).</p> <p>Monday, 15.</p> <p>Driven to the old time job of flailing out peas by the demands of pen full of fattening swine. In town tonight at Blue Ribbon Benefit Concert in Hall, a very good programme of singing and recitations.</p> <p>Tuesday, 16.</p> <p>Removed winter apples in barrels into winter quarters from barnfloor to cellar. Have about 25 bbls of very good fruit. The grain market is booming, every variety is advancing barley up to 80 C in Brampton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 17. 1880.</p> <p>Nothing more than the usual round of duties. Had a trip in buggy up to Edmonton, the roads are hard frozen and smooth. Spent evening at a music rehearsal at Mr R Lowes Brampton.</p> <p>Thursday, 8.</p> <p>Was at the funeral of Mr Joseph Pearen (near Brampton) Rev NR Willoughby conducted the service. Weather very cold, creeks are frozen over two or three inches of snow on ground all week. Spent evening at entertainment of readings and music in CM Church Vestry.</p> <p>Friday, 19.</p> <p>Cold weather continues and every prospect that winter has set in, in earnest. Markets for grain going up barley is now $1.00 in Toronto. This evening in town at Special Choir Practice for the Missionary services.</p> <p>Nov. Saturday, 20. 1880.</p> <p>Four hours a day spent with the stock in barnyard. In town this afternoon at large sale of steers and oxen for feeding purposes. A very cold stormy night.</p> <p>Sunday, 21.</p> <p>We appear to have been launched right into midwinter, with the thermometer below zero and a high drifting west wind. At CM Church, Brampton this morning, Rev Dr Sutherland preached an excellent Missionary sermon, text, Isaiah XXXIII 20 to 22. The same minister tonight, text John XII, 32, 33.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Tuesday, 23. 1880.</p> <p>Delivered at K.C.&amp; Co steam Elevator our loads of barley 61 bush @ 95 C and 65 bush @ 95 C. Barley market is very brisk and tending up. Hard frosty weather continues, splendid wheeling.</p> <p>Wednesday, 24.</p> <p>Dressed another Berkshire, weight, 180 lbs. Had a trip to town for some articles for father who is very sick. Had a family dinner at JC Snells this evening at 6 o'clock. Weather continues very cold.</p> <p>Thursday, 25.</p> <p>A quiet day, no business aside from usual work among the stock, they require a good deal of attention and lots of good feed during these frosty days.</p> <p>Nov. Friday, 26. 1880.</p> <p>Delivered at T Milner's Elevator two loads barley. 140 15/16 bush @ 95C. have fully 50 bush yet on hand part for seed, have sold in all 550 bush average price nearly .80 C. Evening at home.</p> <p>Saturday, 27.</p> <p>A trip to town for Dr Heggie to see father who is growing worse daily. Also made a cash deposit in Dominion Bank. Afternoon looking after some work in woods cutting firewood.</p> <p>Sunday, 28.</p> <p>At C M Church this morning Rev N.R.W. preached, text Habbakuk III, 2nd. In the evening a sermon by the same minister to young {illegible} men. Psalm CXLIV, 12th verse a searching, practical address to a crowded congregation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Monday, 29. 1880.</p> <p>Drs Patullo and Heggie were here early this morning and performed an operation and father's palate, cutting half an inch off, it being much swollen by the disease, it caused very little pain. Had a visit from Mr and Mr A.F.Campbell.</p> <p>Tuesday, 30.</p> <p>Last evening we spent at meeting of Y.P. Literary &amp; Musical of CM Church, music, readings and a debate by 4 young men. Had one trip to town today. Attended a raising bee at Gunnerson's. Paid back 1040 lbs oats borrowed from Messrs Heath and Smith.</p> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 1.</p> <p>Opened with a snow storm but cleared at noon, leaving tolerably good sleighing. Had a trip to Willow Lodge on business. Started to draw up firewood from woods.</p> <p>Dec. Thursday, 2. 1880.</p> <p>Hauling firewood on sleigh {illegible} ft beech and maple. A double trip to town with Em to R.R. Depot. At a singing practice this evening at Mr R Lowe's for Y.P.Society entertainment.</p> <p>Friday, 3.</p> <p>At an annual task of manufacturing pork for home use. Dressed three Berkshire weights 330, 245, 230 lbs and last week 180 total 986 lbs. Have two smaller hogs yet in stock.</p> <p>Saturday, 4.</p> <p>Put in a very busy day A couple of hours getting horses shod, a couple more cutting pork, a trip to "Willow Lodge" for 4 small Berkshires, and to Brampton to meet at train Oakville friends Mrs Taylor two children, John &amp; Annie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Sunday, 5. 1880.</p> <p>Warm and foggy morning high cold wind in evening. At S School, lesson, Gen XLVIII, 8 to 22, "Last days of Jacob". At CM Church this evening, Reve N.R.W. preached text Matt XXVII 3,4 5th, a good sermon.</p> <p>Monday, 6.</p> <p>Colder, and freezing all day. A trip to town, a visit from Dr Heine the usual work "certain round of duty to be done" made up the day's work. Mr &amp; Mrs A J Little were here for the evening.</p> <p>Tuesday, 7.</p> <p>Very cold, a high east wind. Had to make two journeys to Brampton today, taking friends back and forward who came to see Father. Nothing else of importance to record.</p> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 8. 1880.</p> <p>If possible, colder than yesterday. Live stock demands extra care and feed such weather. Threshing peas, principal job today. Quite an influx of friends &amp; neighbors to visit Father, now convalescent</p> <p>Thursday, 9.</p> <p>The coldest yet experienced this winter, right out of the North. Had a trip to town with the folks. This evening at a Social for CM Church, Brampton had a good time, songs &amp; recitations.</p> <p>Friday, 10.</p> <p>Trying to drive "Jack Frost" out of the cellars, fire inside and banking outside and was successful. Spent evening at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Saturday, 11. 1880.</p> <p>Sundry trips every day with our Oakville friends. Making axe handles and keeping the choppers tools and repaired. A bright warm day.</p> <p>Sunday, 12.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Gen L {50}, 14 to 26. "The last days of Joseph". Afternoon at home. Tonight heard Rev Thos Brock of Guelph preach text, Romans XVI, 1 to 15.</p> <p>Monday, 13.</p> <p>Had a trip to steam mill with peas and oats for chopping, 5 &amp; 8 bush respectively. Afternoon entertaining friends Mr &amp; Mrs Isaac Moreland of 3rd Line East.</p> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 14. 1880.</p> <p>Received from R J Williamson $5.00 for five weeks calf. Weighed on R Smith's scales 4 head of cattle, yearling steer 960 lbs, 2 yr heifer 1090. lbs 3 yr heifer 1145 lbs, red cow 1300 lbs. Spent evening at singing practice, Ebenezer.</p> <p>Wednesday, 15.</p> <p>A trip to G.T.R.R depot with our Oakville friends on their way home. Extra driving today precluded other work than the "certain round of duty done".</p> <p>Thursday, 16.</p> <p>Today's work was hauling firewood from "lower" woods. Just scarcely enough snow down the lane for the job but the creek is fine and solid. Spent evening in town at George Duncan's, an oyster supper party.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Friday, 17. 1880.</p> <p>Made a sale of this year's wood clip to a Toronto buyer yesterday to call here for it within a few days. At same work as yesterday. Spent evening at choir practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>Weather pretty steady cold but we get no more snow. Forenoon handling the wool, and getting it into shape. Sold a young gobbler turkey to R P Armstrong @ $1.50. In town an half hour for some necessaries.</p> <p>Sunday, 19.</p> <p>Morning at S School, lesson the Quarterly review, conducted by three teachers, also a singing practice. This evening heard Rev NRW preach funeral sermon text Job XIX 25 &amp; 26, on the death of old Mr Perdue.</p> <p>Dec. Monday, 20. 1880.</p> <p>A constant day's work at the wood in hauling. There being no other transaction of importance all day. Evening at home at music reading. Mailed letter to Shelburn.</p> <p>Tuesday, 21.</p> <p>At same job as yesterday and nearling {sic} finished the same. Good sleigh this evening up to Ebenezer S School practice for next month's anniversary.</p> <p>Wednesday, 22.</p> <p>Had a visit today from our cousin Robt Ferguson of Bay City. Dressing fowls for Xmas turkeys and hens. Had trip to Edmonton and Willow Lodge, also drew up some wood. Tonight away with Choir to Mt Pleasant.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Thursday, 23. 1880.</p> <p>Finished firewood have 28 cords of stovewood length and 4 cords cordwood @ 50 C per cord for cutting. In Brampton and sold 41 lbs turkeys @ 10 C per lb and 4 hens 35 C each. Evening reading.</p> <p>Friday, 24.</p> <p>Sold a quantity of fallen wood to Mr Waite {illegible} 10 @ 70 C per sleigh box load. Xmas eve now bright and lively. Brampton streets are tonight. Every body is buying and presents for gifts, "Giving is more blessed than receiving</p> <p>Saturday, 25.</p> <p>Christmas, a dull cloudy day, a light drizzling now but not enough to make good sleighing. At home all day. JC Snell and family were here for dinner. Spent evening at home with a friend or two that dropped in for an hour or two.</p> <p>Dec. Sunday, 26. 1880.</p> <p>At S School in morning Lesson, Isaiah XXVIII 1 to 10 subject, "Intemperance". In evening heard Rev N.R.W. preach an anniversary sermon for children of CM S School text, Psa, CLVI 6th. Some good remarks on the closing of the year.</p> <p>Monday, 27.</p> <p>Very good sleighing today. Drove Em &amp; Ella to Edmonton for C.V.R train at 10 A.M on a trip to Shelburn. Spent the day at nomination for Chinquacousy council in Town Hall. Had a lively time, lots of speeches and fun.</p> <p>Tuesday, 28.</p> <p>Bitter cold, mercury at zero. Forenoon at general work around the stockyeard. Afternoon had sleighride to town for some necessaries and a call at Mr R Carter's 1st Line East for a young duck of improved breed. Evening at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 29. 1880.</p> <p>A keen frosty day and bright. At the Annual School meeting at School House attendance not very large. I was reappointed trustee for next three years for west division of {illegible} School Section, New teacher start school on Monday next.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>Last night, the coldest of the season, 10 {symbol for degrees} below zero. And today so bitterly cold that principal work as the usual job viz Stock feeding In town this evening and received letter from Em at Shelburn.</p> <p>Friday, 31.</p> <p>Farewell old year thy course is nearly run. The last day of the year and its many memories. Weather bright and frosty. Afternoon in Brampton dealing in sundry articles. Evening at home. Amen</p> <p>Memoranda.</p> <p>A wish That the "broad way to destruction" may become so overgrown with grass that the keen eye of an archangel will not see a single footprint thereon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda.</p> <p>Jan 3rd Chopped at Mains Mill</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td>Oats</td> <td>Peas</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>5 bush</td> <td>11 bush</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 14th</td> <td>5 "</td> <td>7 "</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 11th</td> <td>------</td> <td>20 "</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 29th</td> <td>Barley/td&gt;</td> <td>12 "</td> </tr><tr><td>May 10th</td> <td>5 "</td> <td>7 "</td> </tr><tr><td>July 10th</td> <td>2 1/2 Oats 2 1/2</td> <td>2 "</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 4th</td> <td>2 1/2 -------------</td> <td>5 "</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 3rd</td> <td>2 1/2 ---------</td> <td>5 "</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 2nd</td> <td>---- 5 -----</td> <td>2 1/2 "</td> </tr><tr><td>" 22nd</td> <td>--- 5 ---</td> <td>2 1/2 "</td> </tr><tr><td>bush</td> <td>bush</td> <td>bush</td> </tr></tbody></table> Barley 122, Oats 22 1/2, Peas 74, Total 109 bush.</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January. --Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>From N. White for firewood</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>" Jno Learment on acc/</td> <td>5</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$9</td> <td>35</td> </tr></tbody></table> {second page} January.--Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>For 1/4 of beef</td> <td>4</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>Expenses to Toronto</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February.--Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>On cows acc/</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7th</td> <td>From W Smith for cow "Blossom"</td> <td>50</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" A Campbell on wood acc/</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>On cows acc/</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>From Milner for 101 2/5 bush "Seneca" wheat @ $1.27</td> <td>128</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>188</td> <td>75</td> </tr></tbody></table> February.--Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>To Jno Sterling for fore quarter beef 109 lbs @ 5 C</td> <td>5</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>Mailed to W Rennie Toronto for seed barley &amp; wheat</td> <td>5</td> <td>34</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>4</td> <td>21</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. --Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>From E Dale for cordwood</td> <td>29</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>18th</td> <td>" Geo Duncan for 3 cors wood</td> <td>10</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>39</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table> March.--Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>To Milner for bbl salt</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>18th</td> <td>" cost" of the Shelburn load</td> <td>16</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>19th</td> <td>" various articles</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>Repairs on harness</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April.--Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>17th</td> <td>From R Watson interest on note</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>" J E Sterling part payment for horse "Charlie" balance is 15 loads sand</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>" JC Snell for cow &amp; calf</td> <td>42</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>69</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table> {second page} April. --Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>Paid W A Mitchell for cleaning {illegible}</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>To Lyons for stone</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>" Euart for new shoes</td> <td>2</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>" Milner for seeds, clover, timothy, carrot mangolds</td> <td>4</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>" Stubbins for salt</td> <td>6</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>K.C.&amp; Co. for 1 bush vetch</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May.--Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>From R.J. Williamson 2 fat ewes</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27th</td> <td>" Crowforth for lamb, &amp;c.</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" KC&amp;Co for spring wheat</td> <td>98</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>117</td> <td>10</td> </tr></tbody></table> {second page} May.--Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>7th</td> <td>To Cook for 5 1/2 day's work</td> <td>4</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>" Haggert Bros for roller end</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June.--Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>From Smith for yearling bull</td> <td>95</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>" A Ferguson int. on note</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>" J Woodhall for calf</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>102</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August.--Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>From J W Main 28 1/2 bus old "Seneca" @ $1.05</td> <td>29</td> <td>92</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" C Dawson for 1 bush peas</td> <td></td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>18th</td> <td>" Jno Walker for ram lamb</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>2th</td> <td>" Noble for 5 sheep</td> <td>45</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30th</td> <td>" Jos Snell part payment on colt "Tom"</td> <td>40</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>127</td> <td>82</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September.--Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>From J Learment for 4 bush seed wheat</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>From Jabez Heath am't of 10 months note</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> September.--Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>To Teasdale for ram lamb</td> <td>42</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>18th</td> <td>"Coyne for pair kip boots</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>21st</td> <td>" K.C.&amp; Co for 3000 lbs bran</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Jones for repair on share</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October.--Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>From Clarke for ewe lamb</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>" Noble part payment on ewe lambs</td> <td>40</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>" Noble bal on ew lambs</td> <td>45</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>" A B Watson am't on note</td> <td>31</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>" Milner for 281 bush barley @ 65 C</td> <td>182</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>313</td> <td>80</td> </tr></tbody></table> {second page} October.--Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>Taxes</td> <td>36</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Blacksmith</td> <td>3</td> <td>60</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November.--Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>From JC Snell on sheep &amp; cattle acc/</td> <td>80</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Tomalin for 28 turkeys</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>" JC Snell &amp; Jos Snell on ram lamb and bal on colt respectively</td> <td>122</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24th</td> <td>" K.C.&amp; Co. for 126 1/3 bush barley @ 95 C</td> <td>120</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>342</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> {second page} November.--Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>To N Hewitt on wages</td> <td>31</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>A. Thompson for buggy part</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>" Taxes on town lot</td> <td>2</td> <td>24</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>K.C.&amp; Co. on suit of tweed</td> <td>19</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December.--Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>For calf from Williamson</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>From JC Snell for pair of young sows</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> {second page} December.--Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>To Ben Watson on sheep acc/</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Summary of Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 29th</td> <td></td> <td>188</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 31st</td> <td></td> <td>39</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>Apri 30thl</td> <td></td> <td>69</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>117</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>102</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>127</td> <td>82</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>313</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>342</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>475</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$1346</td> <td>82</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>130</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$1479</td> <td>82</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Blacksmith Acc/ 1880</p> <p>Old iron - 42 bls - .42 C</p> <p>3 cords wood -- -- 9.00</p> <p>Oct 28 Received above acc/ -- 13.00</p> <p>" " Paid to Smith -- 3.60</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d1e9ea91eb06a56d0228a8aba75fac01.pdf 3cca450bc82aa2a661839d4bdfdec759 PDF Text Text ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/face5c969c820e023d1b6f351209ea14.pdf dd26d8d2a3bec6d723b3a9d0ff11eee7 PDF Text Text ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bb74bbe0973a16579f0d9653308b7881.pdf 0a96e2840dbcd18a6ea1a2f129cbd84c PDF Text Text ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/601dde35b5a2c8bde7a592769505cc13.pdf 35c97a2b2e5c8939dea6454685afaf95 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9710adbe7cf8be335f324215460eb07d.pdf 7c05bfb6edeebd9c9280462ce906631c PDF Text Text Roseltha Goble (1835 - 1919)   1869 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Description of physical diary: A black, leather book cover.} {Blank page. The page is ripped on the left.} W 26 J. G. Goble Gobles Corners Ontario 1869 {On the bottom of the page is a math calculation} 1.50 2.25 1.50 5.25 {Blank Page} {Printed Page with a fancy border} THE CANADIAN Pocket DIARY FOR 1869. _______________________ TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS., 66 KING STREET EAST. {1869 calendar} �RATES OF POSTAGE ON LETTERS, PER HALF OUNCE. Canada and P. Edward Island, if prepaid 3 cents, if unpaid 5 cents. United States, if prepaid 6 cts., if unpaid 10 cts. Great Britain and Ireland, by Canadian Packet, 12 1/2 cents {12.5 cents}. Do. do. by New York do., 15 cents. Newfoundland, 12 1/2 cents--must be prepaid. British Columbia and Vancouver's Island, 10 cts. must be prepaid. Red River, 6 cents--must be prepaid. ON NEWSPAPERS. Transient Newpapers, 2 cents each--must be prepaid. Printed and published in Canada, and posted from office of publication, if paid quarterly in advance, Daily 30 cents, Tri-Weekly 15 cents, Bi-Weekly 10 cents, Weekly 5 cts. per quarter ; if unpaid, 1 cent will be charged on delivery. PERIODICALS To any part of Canada, P. Edward Island, Newfoundland, or the United States, 1 cent per 4 ozs., prepaid. To United Kingdom, per Canadian packet, 2 cents each, prepaid ; weighing less than 1 oz., put up singly, 1/2 cent each, prepaid. BOOKS, CURICULARS, PAMPHLETS, &C. To any place in Canada, P.E. Island, Newfoundland, or the United States, 1 cent per oz., prepaid. Book-packets to the United Kingdom, 4 ozs. 7 cts., 8 ozs. 12 1/2 cts., 12 ozs. 19 cts., 16 ozs. 25 cts., and so on. PARCEL POST. Not to exceed 4 lb., to any part of Canada, 8 ozs. 12 1/2 cts., 1 lb. 25 cts., and so on, 12 1/2 cts. per 8 ozs. TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES Stamps required on Notes, Drafts, or Bills of Exchange, executed singly: �For $25 and under.................. 1 cent. " $50 and over $25............... 2 " " $100 and over $50............. 3 " " each additional.................$100 3 " " " " fraction of $100 3 " On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in duplicate: For........................................$100 2 cents. " each additional.................$100 2 " " " " fraction of $100 2 " On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in more parts than two : For......................................$100 1 cent. " each additional..............$100 1 " " " " fraction of $100 1 " Interest made payable at the maturity of any Bill, &c., shall be counted as part of the principal sum. Stamps must be cancelled at the time of affixing the same, by writing or stamping thereon the date. The stamps for Notes, &c, to be affixed by the maker or drawer; and in case of any Draft or Bill of Exchange drawn out of this Province, by acceptor or first indorser. LAW TERMS. Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week. Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. Michaelmas, 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. County Courts.- Sittings for the trials of issues in fact and assessments of damages commence on the Second Tuesday in March, June, September, and December. Assizes.- Court of Assize and Nisi Prius are held twice a year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between Trinity and Michealmas Terms, except the county of York and the City of Toronto, where there are held three in each year, those in the county commencing on Thursday next after the Municipal elections in January, the Second Monday in April, and the Second Monday in October In each year. The City Assizes at such times as the judges appoint. Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August. BANK HOLIDAYS. Ontario.- New Year's Day; Ash Wednesday; Good Friday: Easter Monday; Queen's Birth Day; Christmas Day Quebec.- New Years Day; Epiphany; Annunciation; Good Friday; Ascension; Corpus Christi; St. Peter's; St. Paul's; All Saints; Conception; Christmas and Queen's Birth Day; also, any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving. {Printed Table of Eclipses Through 1869} {Printed Table of Moon Phases Through 1869} �Friday, January 1, 1869. A very cold, stormy, day. snow and wind God pity the poor and homeless. Wrote to Lissa and Emma. baby Emma not well. All the rest well this New Year's day. much to be Thankful for. R. G. Saturday, January 2, 1869. Drove to Princeton Stormed most of the day Elder Patten came by train Went to Covenant Meeting, had a proffitable Season I trust O that the Lord would pour out his Spirit amongst us. Amen. Attended Covenant Meeting. A good Meeting. some rain, and some snow. A letter from Father Sunday, January 3, 1869. Went To Sabbath S. the Resurection Elder Patten preached a large congregation A beautiful day A good Sabbath School Lesson 14 Chapter Exodus. Subject. When all other help fals. God will preserve his people. "Man's extremity is God's opportunity". Good sleighing. Monday, January 4, 1869. Went to Town Meeting, Thawing fast. Went Missionary collecting. out all day. did not succeed very well. took dinner at Mrs Ryder's. day warm and bright snow fast disapearing. Am tired. Tuesday, January 5, 1869. Grew cold towards night. Out again in the afternoon "Collecting" went North. did not go to singing School. Worked in the Shop had Singing School Wedndsday, January 6, 1869. Warm to-day. thawing Millie Kipp was married last night has gone to Minnesota We shall miss her very much. May she be very happy in her new home. I have been sewing to-day. R.G. �Went to Brantfod with the buggy took dinner at Mr. Landers, Went to Breathren Missionary Meeting J.G.G. Thursday, January 7, 1869. Went to teachers Meeting at Mr Riders. Received a letter from Nellie Attende Teacher's Meeting. no sleighing. A letter from Lissa they are very well. and comfortable. Emma not well a bad cough. Out collecting in the afternoon got 50 cts. Friday, January 8, 1869. Weather warm a real January thaw: Finished a shirt for Jasper. Had Singing School Saturday, January 9, 1869. Still warm. Sewing to-day. Received at letter from Mr Henderson Sunday, January 10, 1869. A nice day. Sabbath School unusually interesting. lesson the "Song of Moses". I staid to hear Mr. Sherk. Sammy Radford at School {Writer changes - Jasper?} Went to Sabbath School Lesson the Assension had an interesting lesson Monday. January 11, 1869. Sewed steadily all day. fixing over my Merino dress. Very tired. A practise in the Evening Jenny Martin, Dr Beamer M. Merihew & H. Miller here. {Writer changes - Jasper?} Worked in Shop Choir met here in the evening to practice fo Missionary meeting �Tuesday, January 12, 1869. A lovely day. I took Jenny home in the Morning. had a good little visit with Mr & Mrs Landon. Went to Singing School. walked. {Writer changes - Jasper?} Singing School. Eleven lessons given Answered Mr Hendersons letter Robert Goble & Son came last night Wednesday, January 13, 1869. Thawed some during the day, but real cold to night. We made a visit at Solon Eakins took Emma & Dora home at 9 oclock. Clara sick to-day. Thursday, January 14, 1869. {written vertically along left side} Pictures from Father Weather fine. roads good no sleighing but good Wheeling. Emma came. Went to Teacher's Meeting at Mrs Kipp's Have been very busy all day and am tired {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop Paid D. S. Beamer $4.00 for S.S. Papers and frame Friday, January 15, 1869. Weather continues fine. Mother and Emma went to Beachville. Have been busy all day {Jasper writing} Heffer died last night Went to Singing School Emma went with us 12 lesson Saturday, January 16, 1869. Made a cap for Clara. Mr Sherman came. Music in the evening {Jasper writing} {Teaming?} Somers Slipt down in the evening Sunday January 17, 1869. I did not go to S.S. Emma taught my class. attended Prayer Meeting Mrs Bastido to dinner and tea. �{Jasper writing} Went to S. S. the lesson was The Prodigal Son Monday, January 18, 1869. Washing day, busy at home. done up some mending and began a dress for Dora. {Jasper writing} Sister Emma & I went to Brantford. Tuesday, January 19th, 1869. Making Dora's dress Emma helping me George came. I went to Singing School. {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop. George Milmine came Had S.S. Wednesday, January 20th, 1869. The girl did not come so I did not get much sewing done. Practse here in the evening Pa sick all day. {Jasper writing} Visiting with George Thursday, January 21st, 1869. George and Emma went away. Finished Dora's dress attended Teacher's Meeting {Jasper writing} Teachers meeting at D. S. Beamers Resolved that a collection be taken up twice a year in the S.S. for the Ont. S.S. Mission. Friday, January 22, 1869. A cold but pleasant day and beautiful night. Made a dress for baby went to Singing School All well {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop. Saturday, January 23, 1869. A beautiful day mending. Went to Robert Fawcetts in the afternoon. Emma walked a few steps today for the first. She is eleven months old. {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop �Sunday, January 24, 1869. Cold but very pleasant went to S.S. Good lesson. subject. Manna and Sabbath day attended prayer Meeting. Not many out. {Jasper writing} Went to S.S. lesson Manna in the wilderness and S, day. Monday, January 25, 1869. A lovely day. very cold but so bright I drove to Mrs Landon's for Jenny. Had a practise in the evening. {Jasper writing} A Protracted Meeting began tonight in the Chapel. among the United Brethren. Commenced to make up work for the first this winter Tuesday, January 26, 1869 Another fine day roads fine as can be. Washing day. Mr & Mrs Helms to tea. Began a hood for myself. {Jasper writing} Worked in shop Had no S School went to Brethren Meeting in the evening Wednesday, January 27, 1869. Weather still fine, not quite so cold. Mrs. W. S. Miller here to dinner. Working on my hood. Babys cold better she begins to walk. {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop wrote to Mr Perren Receved lettr from same wrote to H. Lloyd in the evening Sent $4.00 $2.00 for Mr Nelems of the Baptist Thursday, January 28, 1869. Another fine day what beautiful weather for January almost unheard of in Canada. A lovely moon light night. Went to Teacher's Meeting at Mr. Barker's. a very unpleasant meeting, disagreeament between the Supt and some of the Teacher's respecting the course of lessons. Friday, January 29, 1869. Warm. began to rain in the afternoon and rained all evening. Elder Patton came on the Eleven o'clock train Our Missionary Meeting considering the rain was a success. Collections $20.60. Speaking very good. Mr Perren, Mr Lobb, Elder Patton & Mr Sherk. �Saturday, January 30, 1869. I did not go to Covenant Meeting today. Jasper & Mother went. I finished my hood. Another week is among the things that have been Jasper went to Singing School. Sunday, January 31, 1869. A stormy day. Full S.S. and good attendance on the preaching. Elder Patton gave us a good sermon, subject, "Christ Crucified". Communion. {Jasper writing} Went to S.S. Lesson water brought out of the rock in the Wilderness. Monday, February 1, 1869. A pleasant day coold but bright. Mr Shaw to tea. Elder Patton came at night. Fixed over a dress for myself. Jasper went to Wood Stock so late getting home I began to be anxious lest something had happened him. {Jasper writing} Went to Woodstock attended School Convention TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 1869. O! what a stormy night! snow, cold & wind. Caroline Trennaman spent the day here. Jasper went to Brethren Meeting at the Chapel. {Jasper writing} Worked in shop 3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1869 Sleighing again. It seems now like winter have been braiding on a night dress to-day cut out a dress for Mother. Went to Singing School with the Cutter . Cold. good school. {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop went to Singing S. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 4, 1869. Very cold and windy Mr & Mrs Fitch made us a visit. Wrote to Father. {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop went to Teachers Meeting at R.T.T. Eo. 7 present �FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1869. Wrote to Lissa {Jasper writing} A beautiful day worked in Shop Sent $5 to Mr Loy{?} $1. for Mr Eakins $1 for Mr Scott. and $3 for {Hive} 12 copies SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1869 Not very well. sewing. Did not go to Singing School. {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop Had School SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1869. Went to S.S. had a full class. good school. fine day & good sleighing. {Jasper writing} A beautiful day Went to S.S. Infant class Lesson the Heathen Gods Psa.115. Went to Breathren meeting Prayer meeting and went to Woodstock in the evening to hear Mr Bates MONDAY FEBRARY 8, 1869 Pa & Ma. away I am doing the house work taking care of children and not getting much else done. Jasper went so much yesterday he is sick today. R.G. {Jasper writing} Sick last night and today TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1869 Cold. Jasper and Pa went to Woodstock with the sleigh. I have been sewing this afternoon. Washing day. Jasper has got a "Diary" for himself so I must write this full. What a page to fill each day. A letter from Nellie she is coming home soon. Mrs Ware died yesterday at London WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1869. Weather warmer poor sleighing. Went to Singing School with the Cutter Meeting in the Chapel. very good School. I think this Class are getting on very well. Clara not well. Mrs Ware buried today in London �THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1869 A fine warm day. roads getting muddy cleaning all the forenoon sewed in the afternoon. Teacher's Meeting here most of the teacher's present. Agreeable meeting. Lesson 19 Exodus. We need a deeper work of grace among us. May the Lord revive us, and teach us by the Spirit. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1869. A lovely day. just like Spring all but the grass and flowers. Thawed fast. Nice weather for the poor who have but little fire. I have been busy baking, cleaning &c. We keep no help this winter but get on very well. only sometimes we get weary. better wear out than rust out Am tired tonight SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1869. A Spring-like day getting muddy Mrs Young called. I cut the children's hair Mr McLean called sewed a little helped Dora put to-gether a smashed up Engine a puzzle. Mr Williamson the Student came on the train. he has not been here before. Mrs Ryder called she has been visiting her Sunday School scholars. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1869. Such a stormy day rained hard all night went to S.S. through rain, hail, and wind about 50 present. roads bad. Jasper & Dora walked it was so heavy for the horse Mr Williamson preached he is a young man not yet in the Theological Class. done very well. will make a man by & by. not many out on account of the severe storm. No Prayer Meeting. had some music. So has passed another Sabbath day MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1869. The ground covered this morning with several inches of frozen snow so hard you can walk anywhere on the top of it. the storm seems over. not very cold, thawed some, and snowed some during the day. Mr Williamson left on the 11. train. I have been sewing to-day have been down to see Grandpa put on the mail this evening. I was tired sewing and feel better for going out. Must retire. Good Night TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1869. Colder today. sleighs running. Sewing. went to see Mrs Phalen a poor woman. sick and very poor. Took her some soup and Clara carried some apples. Thomas Stamp called. It is bed time �WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1869. Not very cold but stormy. snow. Jasper went to Elder Patton's for a load of straw. upset and did not get home until after 6 o'clock. consequently we were late at Singing School. very good School. have not sewed any today. Washing, churning &c THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1869. A nice morning colder than yesterday went to Teacher's Meeting at Mr Nelms a very good Meeting fine evening and good sleighing Jasper took up a sleigh load from our way. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1869. A nice day and lovely moon light night. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1869. Grandpa sick today day fine. Mary Radford out today Made a dress and sack for Emma. Tired. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1869. A very stormy day a good deal of snow fell. Went to S.S. good full class. Lesson the four first Commandments 20 Ch. Exodus staid to hear Mr Sherk preach. No prayer meeting on account of the severe storm. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1869. A beautiful winter's day. bright and not very cold. Washing day TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1869 A fearfully stormy day. very cold wind and snow more than we have had all winter before Dora could not go to School. I have had tooth ache most of the day. not pleasant companionship. feel nervous and weary to-night. Emma's birth-day she is one year old to-day WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1869. Still stormy a good deal of snow has fallen. Drifting some expected Nellie. she did not come. tooth-ache again to-day did not go to Singing School. finished a flannel shirt for Dora and cut out an apron for Clara and one for myself. A nice quiet evening. �THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1869 A fine day. the storm seems to be over Jasper has gone to Woodstock. Nellie came. I had a chill in the afternoon and was very sick all the evening Could not go to Teacher's Meeting. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1869. Has snowed a good deal today I was very sick all night and have not been able to do any thing to-day SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1869. A little better to-day. Elder Patton came. Covenant meeting I did not go A very cold day. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1869. Cold but pleasant good sleighing. I went to Sabbath School. hardly felt able to go, but think I am better for making the attempt nothing but my Class could have induced me to go. came home after S.S. Got dinner Mrs Bastedo came with theirs. attended Prayer Meeting. MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1869. Am not very strong today. but able to knit. Nice winter weather. Dora began music lessons to-day Nellie teaches her. Somers Kipp called in the evening. TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1869. A fine day. We quilted a Comforter to-day. Elder Patton and Mr Ryder to tea Herkimer Miller spent the evening. had music. Wrote to Mr Kirby for Nellie. Wednesday, March 3, 1869 A lovely morning and continued so all day. Washing day. Consequently, very busy as usual. All but I went to Princeton for a drive. even Emma too went they called at Mrs Landon's I went to Singing School quite a number out School to go on yet ten more lessons. Thursday, March 4, 1869. A cold day. very cold at night. Quilting a comforter for Nellie. Looking over Sabbath School lesson. �Went to Teacher's Meeting at Mrs Merihew's Not many out. good Meeting Friday, March 5, 1869. A very cold day I went after Dora from School as was so very cold I was fearful that she would suffer. Emma feverish tonight. Train late Jasper has gone down to put on the {illegible} It is nine o'clock I am going to bed Good Night. Saturday, March 6, 1869. A cold blustering morning. which continued all day. A very stormy day. I done my week's mending this forenoon and this afternoon I have made the skirt of a print dress for myself. Am tired tonight. And feel somewhat weary of life's burdens. Sunday, march 7, 1896. Very cold but clear and bright. Attended Sunday School and stayed to hear Mr Sherk. Prayer Meeting in the dining room Monday, March 8, 1869. A very nice day weather moderated since yesterday. Mother and Nellie went to Aunt Maria's to spend the day. Washing day. so I was busy. Cut out the waist of my dress and fitted it. Tuesday, March 9, 1869. A lovely winter day bright and such fair sleighing. Jasper took us, Nellie, Clara, Emma & I down to Cousin Jenny Hersee's in the afternoon we had a fine ride. and a pleasant visit. Jennie's children are both sick Clara was disapointed in not having a play with Lena both she & Emma were very good. Wednesday, March 10, 1869. A very stormy day heavy snow storm and wind. trains behind time. Have been working at a rug to-day. It is hard work and I am very tired. Still I think I must do a little more this evening. Clara is not very well, both her & Emma are in bed. Jasper has gone to Singing School. So stormy neither Nellie nor I went Dora did not come home from School. �Thursday, March 11, 1869. Working on the rug all day. It is very hard work Went to Teacher's Meeting at Dr. Beamer's. walked up So much snow, the roads are very heavy. Rode up with Mr. Kipp and walked home. Friday, March 12, 1869. Clear in the morning but another snow storm before night. It snows about every day. Ma, Pa and Jasper went to Brantford Nellie & I put in a very busy day baking cleaning &c am so tired & lame I can hardly move. SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1869. A pleasant day but cold. feel very tired from yesterdays work. finished the rug Jasper went. to Woodstock Mr Perren and Baldwin came down with him Mr Perren to preach & Mr Baldwin to make us a visit. spent a pleasant evening they are both good company SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1869. Windy during the forenoon but fine in the evening. Took Emma to S.S. in the morn{ing} she was no trouble. Full Class. Good lesson Mr Perren addressed the School. all interested afterwards he preached an earnest good sermon Mr Perren went home with Mr Kipp. Mr Baldwin came with us he preached in the evening. I did not go A pleasant and i hope profitable day. MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1869. A pleasant winter's day. Washing, mending a little &c. Jasper & Nellie gone to Singing School Clara in bed. TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1869. Fine weather only cold Emma sick she had taken a severe cold I am afraid of inflamation. I did not sleep much last night with her. I do not get much else done but take care of her. Wrote to Lissa. �WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1869. Day fine but cold tis wonderful how the winter hangs on fine sleighing almost too much snow. Newty Miss Logan & Bogart came over & spent the day. Emma sick and altogether a busy day. I was very glad to see Newty and the young Ladies are both pleasant and good company. TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1869. Another lovely day Thawed a little. The night beautiful Emma very sick all day. applied mustard {topical treatment for inflammation} in the evening. Mrs Young, Merihew & Nesbet spent the afternoon with us a very good visit. We went to Mrs McIntyres to Teacher's Meeting in the evening. agreeable Meeting. I am so very tired to-night. What a blessing the quiet, holy, calm, restful night is FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1869. Emma has been much better to-day I finished a print dress to-day that I cut out two weeks ago to-day. made an apron for my self & cut out some for the children. A real stormy afternoon and evening. I went to Singing School. A letter from Lissa. Heman will be here April 11th nothing preventing. SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1896. Another lovely winter's day is among the things that have been. thawed a good deal during the day but to-night it is cold and clear as a bell. have done some cleaning Looked over my Sunday School lesson and partly made an apron for Dora. SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1869. A lovely day. good sleighing very cold & very bright. Went to S.S. staid to hear Mr Sherk. Did not go to Prayer Meeting. Emma very fretful she is not as well as yesterday Read some took care of children and so ends another Holy day �MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1869. Last night a very cold night. Weather very cold for so late in the Season More moderate towards night grew very stormy another snow storm and wind. Jasper went to Singing School. So stormy I did not go Dora at home today Washing day. Grand Pa sick Emma cross. Put on a Rug worked some on it in the evening. TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1869. A beautiful day thawing fast. More Spring-like. Pa & Ma went to Woodstock Nellie & I worked on the Rug. Baby Emma still troublesome. Newton not well. Children all in bed asleep. A fine moon light night I must go down & do a little more to finish my day's work. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1869. Working all day on the Rug. A fine day good sleighing and pleasant weather. Pa and I went for a ride in the evening called at Mrs Landon's met Mrs Shenston & Mrs Hale there. I never saw a finer night. almost as light as day. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1869. A nice day and lovely moon light night. finished our rug. Nellie went away. I went to Teacher's Meeting at Mrs Nesbetts. Good Meeting. FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1869. A Rainy Morning cleared up in the afternoon. Solon Eakins and wife called. busy cleaning &c finished an apron for Dora. Went to Singing School. Nellie came home with us. �SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1869. Thawing Elder Patton came. Mrs Ryder & Mrs Miller to dinner all went to Convenant Meeting more out than usual. and such a good meeting. Bless the Lord for it. I was glad I was there SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 1869. Very misty & dull & roads bad. Thawing very fast. the roads full of water. went with the sleigh. went to S.S.. Very agreeably disapointed so many more out than I expected. my class full. Good lesson. Elder Patton preached good congregation. Communion. No Prayer Meeting. Dora not able to go out. bad cold sore Throat. and cough MONDAY, MARCH 29, 1869. A rainy day Thawing very gradually the snow is slowly melting away. the winter is broken the icy chain is giving way before the breath of spring. Washing day. Did some mending & put on a rug. Very tired. Emma much better yesterday & to-day. TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1869. Emma seems not so well this morning. Emma sick all day and Nellie gone to bed. so I work alone at the rug tired WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1869. Nellie sick in bed and Emma still feverish and unwell I did not rest well with her last night We expected Cousin Solon & wife to spend the evening. they did not come. So we put ourselves in Company order for nothing I worked on the Rug all day. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1869. Emma & Nellie both better. Cold and chilly Teacher's Meeting was to have been here but the evening so cold and stormy no one but Mrs McIntyre came. I finished the rug it is a nice one and I am so very tired. It is hard work doing Them �FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1869. Weather cold and unpleasant feel very tired today. done the cleaning. and fixed a dress for Dora. and done some ironIng in the evening. A letter from Heman he cant come to preach for us next time I am so sorry. I suppose the Meeting for that day will have to be dropped Emma is not well. Nellie improving. SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1869. A varied morning a little ago we had quite a snow storm for ten minutes; and now the sun shines & birds are singing. April has many moods. Changeful like human life. SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 1869. A very cold stormy day more like Dec than April. Snow and wind. We walked up to Sunday School Clara got tired and had to ride on papa's back. staid to hear Mr. Sherk and walked home just comfortably tired. attended prayer Meeting only a few out looked over my S.S. lesson after I got the children in bed. O Lord teach me to understand Thy Word. MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1869. A nice morning but somewhat cloudy during the day. much warmer than yesterday. Still a cold wind. Washing Jane to wash Mrs Lybertus made a carpet for the dining room. Emma is very fretful she is not well. coughs at night and is restless. I went to Singing School good School. Late retiring. TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1869. A Spring like day getting quite muddy. Dora is going to School this week. Emma is better to-day have been house cleaning a little. helped Nellie this afternoon embroidering a pr of slippers with beads. Mrs. Merihew called. �WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1869. A pleasant day. Jasper sick and could not go to Woodstock Nellie went on the train I cleaned the dining room paint this afternoon. Mrs Lybertus white washed the walls put on another rug in the evening. Am weary and must retire, Good Night THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1869. { no entry.} FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1869. Nellie and I spent the afternoon at Mrs Merihew's took Emma up in the little carriage eat sugar at Mrs Beamer's In the evening home at 9 oclock Freddie Scott came with us. SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1869. Worked hard at a rug all day succeeded in finishing it Mrs Underhay to tea Uncle John & Jacob came Freddy was sick all the forenoon went up to Mr. B.s after dinner. SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 1869. A pleasant day but cold wind and roads muddy we all went to Sunday School 12 in number a good lesson, and good prayer meeting in the afternoon. MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1869. Father and Mother went to Woodstock by train. Uncle John and Jacob went away after dinner. Washing day. Bell washed and Jane cleaned the Kitchen a busy day. TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1869. Housecleaning. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1869. Housecleaning. THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1869. Cleaning & ironing Jane helps us. �FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1869. We have been busy all day. only just got through at train time. Lutie & Frank came. Nellie gave me a heavy plain gold ring it is beautiful Clara not well I sat with her a good while before she got to sleep. SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1869. A pleasant day still keeps cold snow in places yet. I have been busy all day, baking some & finished the slippers for Nellie. she sick in the morning. Jasper, Frank, Nellie & Lutie took tea at Mrs. Landon's & spent the evening there. Alonzo came by train. SUNDAY, APRIL 18,1869. A cloudy chilly day and tonight it rains We all went to S.S. this morning visitors and all ten in number after dinner Newty came and he and Alonzo went home about 4 o'clock. I did not go to Prayer Meeting neither have I read much much & meditated less. So much company and baby very fretful. I fear I have not spent a very profitable Sabbath. MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1869. Frank went away and Nellie & Lutie went to Woodstock. A very warm day. Makes me feel very languid. Washed in the afternoon. I went to Singing School evening fine. A great storm last night. Thunder very heavy and much rain. TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1869. A Rainy day. I do not feel well It seems so very warm, not doing much today. The girls came home. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21,1869. {no entry.} �THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1869. Went to Mrs Anne Kipps in afternoon Teacher's Meeting there in the evening Making up a Report for Annual Meeting which was to have been next Sunday but was laid over till another week. cannot get th Reports ready sooner. A lovely night late when we got home. FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1869. Clouds & sunshine contend for the mastery the grass begins to look green. The Spring is back-ward. busy cleaning &c a lovely moonlight night SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1869. Went to Covenant Meeting to day walked up. day pleasant. rain tonight. Elder Patton here. It is time I was in bed Good Night SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 1869. A lovely day looks and feels Spring like I went to Sunday School no regular lesson ony four of my class present. Elder Patton preached Mr Mrs & Miss Vandecar came home with us to dinner so much after-dinner work to do it hardly seemed like Sunday felt very tired at night. Jasper went over to Cooly Pond House to help organize a S.S. Thurs. MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1869. Another fine day feel very well. and Emma is better too she has one double tooth through. It takes most of the time to do the house-work I do not get much time to sew. Am re modeling my silk dresses. Making an underskirt of my grey silk and an over-dress of my black silk. with a basquin & hood. TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1869. Rained a little I sewed some got the hood to my suit done. The Last night of Jasper's Singing School. I did not go. Mr & Mrs Young to tea. �WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1869. A lovely day. worked in the garden all day. got very tired but the improvement made more than repays for Labour expended. Nature is no niggard {defined by Collins dictionary as a stingy or ungenerous person - originating from Old Norse "to be poor"}. Rain in the evening. no School Mr Murray buried to-day THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1869. Rainy Morning. quite cold. cleared up before noon. Sewed some finished my basquin. it looks nice and bright went to Teacher's Meeting at the School House a very pleasant Meeting Officers nominated for the ensuing year evyrthing agreeable late when we got home FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1869. A fine day. have felt so well. Washing & cleaning all day so tired I could hardly sit up in the evening SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1869. Rainy & cold. Mother sick. SUNDAY, MAY 2, 1869. A cold rainy morning Our Sabbath School Annual Meeting not many out. A quiet pleasant meeting all the old officers re-ellected. I walked home after school. No prayer Meeting MONDAY, MAY 3, 1869. Went to Woodstock Jasper, Clara, and I got medicine for Clara called at the Drs got some Verbena slips Called at Hellen's and at Mrs Bates. got some flower seeds. very tired a hard days work. Our new girl came today. Maggie Blair A cold day. �TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1869. a little warmer. Maggie sick and gone home. Jane came and finished washing. made a straw tick for the new bed stead, am very tired tonight. Lottie and Somers are here I am too tired to go down. wrote to Dr. Wm about the medicine must go down and get Emma and go to bed WEDNESAY, MAY 5, 1869. A pleasant day Jasper went to Brantford. Mrs Beamer's baby died this morning I went up this afternoon staid and helped make the shroud. Tis a sweet looking little thing in its marble stillness. "O who hath stood him o'er the dead Ee'r the first day of life hath fled The first dark day of nothingness The last of danger & distress. Before decay's effacing fingers Hath swept the lives where beauty lingers Hath marked the mild angelic air The beauty of repose thats there. {Poem edited/quoted from Lord Byron's "The Giaour"} THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1869. Cold wind. very cold and dry for this season made the over dress for my suit. I did not go to the funereal went to Teacher's Meeting in the evening. late getting home. A committee appoint to select lessons for the coming year. I am one FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1869. Lutie went this morning we miss her much made a pr of pillow ticks and the waist to my suit. Saturday, May 8, 1869. put in the sleeves made a belt and finished up the waist & sleeves done some mending. a fine day. Mr Mc{Ui}n and Hiram Green to tea Hiram went home on a late train. Have finished up my weeks work �Sunday, May 9, 1869. A fine day. A full Sabbath School everything arranged agreeably, the old teachers all re-elected Mother has the first Class. Received a Petition from some of my boys to teach them in the afternoon at the other School feel grateful to them went to the South School in afternoon a full house 100 present. So far a decided success. am very tired at night Monday, May 10, 1869. Not very well to-day Washing day. put in a few garden seeds Tuesday, May 11,1869. A warm day. Working on my grey silk skirt put one flounce on. Mrs Bastedo to tea The Committee to select the Sabbath School lessons met here. Mr. Levis, Mrs Bastedo Mrs McIntyre Jasper and myself. after ten before we got through agreeable consultation WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1869. Have not felt well to-day. up so late last night Jasper not well very warm. put in some seeds. Balsam, French pinks & Candy Tuft THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1869. Rainy. Pa and Ma away. finished my garden. all my seeds in. just in time for the rain. everything will grow now. Did not sew much today. Jasper sick went to Teacher's Meeting in the evening Walked up in the rain and then not enough present to do buisiness. felt vexed Meeting adjourned till next Thursday evening at School House �FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1869. Still rainy. how fast everything grows looks like another world. Not very well finished my suit am so glad it has been a long job but I think will look well making soap. Soap & salt and the cares of life. Jasper still unable to do any thing. SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1869. Cloudy with now and then a little rain. Soap making, ironing, and very busy all this forenoon. went down to Mrs Landon's in the afternoon. Took Dora and Clara. got some flower roots. daisies, violets. and Petunias Set them out in the evening cold. after the children in bed and all through with my work looked over my S.S. Lesson SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1869. Rainy forenoon notwithstanding there was a good full school. 5 of my class present good lesson Jasper not able to go out in the morning he went to the Cooley Pond School in the afternoon. I did not go. MONDAY, MAY 17, 1869. Memoranda. Hat & trimming. Nellie my hat. See Dr. tell him about writing to Toledo. Pins mended. Price bibles. Went to Woodstock very cold. Took Clara saw Dr. Wm. got my hat also one for Nellie called at Mrs Fowler's and Henrietta's got home about 6 o'clock tired enough. TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1869. Not as cold as yesterday Washing day, all day I have to help Maggie with it. she is young have been very busy all day. am tired but have felt better to day than I have for a few days. Cloudy day but pleasant like rain tonight. Jasper getting better. Clara much better. Emma's teeth trouble her. I must go to bed. �WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1869. Cold for this time of year. Cut out pants for Walter Mrs Ward will make them cut a dress for Maggie & got it pretty well along I could get a good deal of sewing done if I could sit down to it and not do much else. but it tires me very much I always want to do so much in so short a time. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1869. Finished Maggie's dress it fits nicely. trimmed a hat for myself and made rosetts for my slippers. went to Teacher's Meeting in the evening. 10 present the Committee's report respecting a course of lessons was recieved nothing unpleasant occurred. A beautiful night bright moon light. FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1869. Still cold and cloudy cut a wrapping for Nellie and have got it more than half made Have worked very hard. My head, eyes, and shoulders rebel tonight SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1869. Finished Nellie's wrapper to-day more than I expected to do went to Covenant Meeting did not feel it as interesting Meeting as usual. so a busy week has ended. Elder Patton here. SUNDAY, MAY 23, 1869. A warm lovely day. went to Sabbath School Mother goes now too. My class all present. good lesson. May God bless my boys. Elder Patton preached. Communion more than usual present in the afternoon went to Cooley Pond School taught Mrs Bastedo's Class of young ladies good lesson. 135 present exceeds our most sanguine expectations. MONDAY, MAY 24, 1869. A great day to-day. Queen's birth-day. Quite a number of the children came in the morning brought their dinners had a picnic at noon in the afternoon many more came and before evening there was quite a gathering children a good many young people and a few old ones. games. running. jumping fire crackers, torpedoes and fun generally was the order of the day. we had a number to tea. buiscuits & pickles were suppiled to all the rest, and by ten oclock all had gone well pleased I think with the day. �TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1869. very warm, Washing day at it all day. tired but not suffering. began to wean Emma today she is 15 months old. went to bed with her Papa WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1869. Making a dress for Dora. Mrs Bastedo came in the evening. We made out a list of lessons for the S.S. worked at it till midnight. THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1869. Rained in the evening I did not go to Teacher's Meeting., working at Emmas Dora's dress. made out two lesson lists. it makes a good deal of writing FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1869. Rained all day. finished Dora's dress & Cape. Made out some more Lesson Lists SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1869. A damp dull day. Cut out a dress for Dora got it partly made. finished writing out the lesson lists. looked over my Sabbath Lesson. SUNDAY, MAY 30, 1869. A fine warm morning attended S.S. My class all present except one. Good full School. We all except Dora came home. Mr Mosher's preached. went to S.S. in afternoon. rained all the time. I taught Mr McIrvine's class, 118 present. All are in bed but me. Little Emma is pretty well weaned and is trying to go to sleep sucking her thumb. MONDAY, MAY 31, 1869. A long busy washing day. Made the waist of Dora's dress was very tired at night. �TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1869. Mother, Jasper and I went to Brantford a comfortable day but such a long road. got Nellie's dresses. done very well got very tired WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1869. Am not very well fixed my bonnet. trimmed hats for Nellie, Dora & Clara. sewed on Dora's dress in the afternoon trimmed the Cape. THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1869. A nice day. Pa & Newton gone fishing Making a water proof for myself. Mrs Hale and Mrs Landon came to dinner. staid till towards evening. failed consequently to finish my water proof but tis always a pleasure to have Mrs Landon come. Jasper not well I did not go to Teacher's Meeting. Mr Sherk called. FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1869. Rain to-day. Sewing all day. have the Machine up-stairs finished my water-proof all but button holes and got a pr of pants for Jasper nearly done am very tired Jasper sick not able to work. SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1869. Cloudy morning. Jasper, Nellie and Dora went to Woodstock in the afternoon. Mr Smith came home with them I cleaned my room in the morning. finished the Pants made a vest for Jasper wrote out two lesson lists and looked over the S. S. lesson. feel I have done a large day's work. am tired. SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 1869. Cold but day fine went to S.S. 6 of my Class present. lesson 2 chapter Exodus Mr Smith came with us to dinner and in the afternoon we all except Granma and Newton went to the Cooley Pond School. Emma was real good. I taught Mrs Ryder's class. 130 present. Good School. Jasper took Mr Smith up to Mr Ware's. �MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1869. Washing day. got through in good time. Made the button holes in my water proof lengthened a dress for Clara. TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1869. A busy day fixed a dress for Clara. made collars for Walter and one for myself. made two waists for Dora and cut a pattern for an over skirt for Dora. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1869. A nice day rather cool and windy very busy all the morning ironing & finishing up some pieces of sewing Jasper & Nellie went to Woodstock. Clara went to School. Mrs Landon came up about noon. in the afternoon we Mrs L. & I went to Mr Burns had a pleasant afternoon took tea with them. Mr Burns garden looks very nice. In the evening got my things ready for going away in the morning. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1869. A dark, damp, cloudy morning and some rain got ready to go to Townsend waited till about 8 'oclock on account of rain. rained a little after we started but about 10 o'clock cleared up. Jasper Nellie Clara and I Walter came as far as Scotland. stopped at Mr Merrits to dinner. 6 gentlemen from Woodstock on their way to the Association stopped also Got to Uncle John's about 5 o'clock safely but tired rained in the evening and O! so cold. FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1869. Very cold for this time of year we need as much clothing as in winter almost. Have attended the meeting this morning heard Mr Bates preach a few of the letters read and now we are at a Mr. Clow's to dinner plenty of room and everything very clean, and lots to eat - - Attended the afternoon session Mr McLaurin spoke on "Foreign Missions". Dr Fyfe on "Red River Exploration" & Mr Lloyd about the papers. 101 dollars raised for Red River. Nearly $60 for Foreign Missions". SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1869. A very comfortable day attended the morning & afternoon Sessions of the Association. House very crowded all the time Dr Fyfe presented the claims of the Institute Raised in money and pledges over $200. �took dinner at Mr Clark's rained a little while after dinner. In the afternoon Mr Chesney preached. Mr Henderson presented the Church Edifice Society Collection $12.12. Waterford Association ends. Next year's meet at Springford. SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 1869. A rainy Sabbath morning. waited till 9 oclock went to Waterford. was at the S.S. about an hour not very many children out. Mr Kershaw preached good sermon. Mr. Haviland spoke a little. Went to a Mr Parny's to dinner heard Mr Kershaw again in afternoon, went to Mr Robinson's to tea. Went to Mr Woodley's in the evening to have some music. rained. have so wished to be at home to day with my own class & children. MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1869. Cold and cloudy left Uncle John's about 9 o'clock. took dinner at Mrs Scott's, Walter's Mother, a lone widow. got home about 5 o'clock very glad indeed. found all well. Emma glad to see her Mama & Clara. TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1869. Washing day. helped Maggie some. Made an apron for my self took up the Carpets up stairs. feel as if I must make up for the time spent in visiting. Rainy & cold. Mrs. Starr came on the evening train called a few minutes WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1869. A cold morning rained a little bit but cleared up before dinner. Newton and Nellie went to Woodstock. Cleaning house all day. very tired. wrote to Emma. THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1869. A lovely morning I hope we may have some fair weather now Sewed most of the day. attended Teacher's Meeting. �FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1869. Cleaning all the forenoon in the dining room Will Cooper came on the 11 o'clock train. had intended to have milk for dinner. but had to go to work & cook dinner he left on the West evening train. Did not sew much to-day. SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1869. A fine day. Had Maggie clean up her room as she goes home to-day and we do without her. finished the upper skirt of Dora's dress but failed to complete the dress entire. Elder Patton came. Went to Covenant Meeting not many out. Emma not well. SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 1869. A rainy morning but cleared up for Sabbath School. 7 of my class present. Elder Patton preached an excellent sermon "Mary hath chosen that good path which shall never be taken from her". Communion went to the afternoon School. helped Mrs Ryder in her class. truly this has been a busy day. MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1869. Jane came to help us. Washing-day. I worked in the garden all the forenoon & washed all the afternoon. TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1869. A nice day. quite cool. we got the ironing all done get along very well doing our own work. only will not get much sewing done. I finished Dora's suit it has been a good deal of work but looks well now it is done. Emma has a bad cough. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1869. Company to-day. Uncle James. & Solon's wife spent the afternoon and staid to tea. besides them Mr & Mrs Vandecar to tea, made a good deal of work. I done a little mending. weather almost too cool for comfort. We begin to think Emma is getting whooping cough. THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1869. Still very cool. A long forenoon We got the work done up so early. made button holes in a night dress for Nellie. finished up my week's mending got ready to go out in the afternoon but a little rain prevented us. went to Teacher's Meeting 6. present. �FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1869. Cold this morning Jane did not come so I have had the cleaning to do. got on very well with it. only of course got pretty tired. made an apron too for Emma. the machine works very well. it is a great help. Mr Trott spent this evening. SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1869. A rainy morning. Dora is so disapointed She and Bell were to visit Mrs Ryder to-day. They were to go one Saturday before, and it rained another time Mrs Ryder was away, and another time Bell was sick I wish they could go. About 11 o'clock I let them go. it rained a little continued raining all the day am afraid they will get wet. made an apron for Emma and got up the Sabbath School lesson rained hard in the evening SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 1869. A very rainy day. Jasper Pa, Walter, & I walked to Sabbath School in the morning. but few out and not more at preaching. Went to S.S. in the afternoon 100 present. prety well for much a rainy day. I taught Mr McIrvine's class. Dora came home with us she got very wet yesterday and is not well. Mrs Bastedo came home with us. rained hard all the evening. MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1869. Still rainy this morning but looks as if it might clear up. Dora must stay from school till she is better. Emma coughed very hard last night. TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1869. Still rainy. filled a pr of pillows and fixing feathers all the forenoon a miserable job sewed some in the afternoon. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1869. A clear day. School examination Dora went to School Newton & Clara went up in the afternoon. I have been cleaning all day. expected a girl to help but she did not come. �THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1869. Dominion day Pa took the children to Princeton in the morning. All but Nellie & I went to a pic nic in the afternoon we put down carpets all day. very tired worked in garden a little in the evening FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1869. A busy day. put down the dining room carpet. Jane to help the house cleaning all done. Thanks be. SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1869. A rainy morning Frank came on the morning train as usual a busy day. SUNDAY, JULY 4, 1869. Warm and pleasant I attended morning School 5 of my class present. Came home before close of School. got dinner Dr called. left medicine for Emma. Pa appointed in my place to go to the Convention. went to afternoon School. 140 present. helped Mrs Ryder. Somers & Lottie came down in the eve Mrs Bastedo came in a little while. feel I have but poorly spent this Sabbath day. MONDAY, JULY 5, 1869. Warm and pleasant Washing day. Mary Campbell to help Emma's cough better Dora does not go to School on account of cough. TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1869. A fine day. Jasper & Mr Harley went in the buggy to Convention Pa, Ma, Mrs Bastedo and Mr McIntyre went by train. Frank went too. A busy morning getting them all ready quite a quiet house. we ironed and sewed a little. WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1869. Warm. Do not feel well. Pa and Mrs Bastedo came on the evening train. Jasper came late at night. rained hard before he got home. THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1869. Not well to-day. Mother came on the evening train. �Gussie Hull here A rainy forenoon and rainy evening we have a great deal of rain I transplanted a few Balsams & Stock roses and pinks are fin now. FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1869. {No Entry} SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1869. {No Entry} SUNDAY, JULY 11, 1869. A pleasant day. attended School in the morning. then Jasper & I came home brought the Melodeon to take over to the South School. Mr Parsons, Mrs Bastedo & Gussie to dinner. All went to afternoon School 120 present. I taught Mrs Ryder's class. MONDAY, JULY 12, 1869. A pleasant day. Mother Newton & Emma out to dinner. I done most of the housework and sewed some. TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1869. I washed to-day the girl disapointed us. I got very tired Dora helped me some WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1869. Warm weather. The first day in some time it has not rained. A letter from Lissa I do not feel very well. made a pr of pants for Grand Pa. Tired. THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1869. A very warm day Went to Wolverton to spend the day took all the children with me went with old Jess and the buggy. found Mrs Wolverton sick unable to do anything. Lizzie Da{w}son there to help Aunt Eliza came a little while. Saw an old Sabbath School scholar of mine and Miss Logan. home late it rained and delayed us two hours. The boys well. working in the hay. FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1869. Cleaning &c most of the day. Made a vest for Walter after 4 o'clock �SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1869. A busy day Elder Patton came. I did not go to Covenant Meeting. SUNDAY, JULY 18, 1869. A warm day. went to Morning School. 5 of my class present. feel much discouraged at times. there seems so little good effected. God forbid that the instruction they receive should only prove a "savour of death unto death". Elder Patton preached. Communion. went to afternoon School 125 present. I taught Mrs Bastedo's class. 20 young ladies we want more teachers. May the "Lord of the harvest send more labourers." MONDAY, JULY 19, 1869. A warm day but no very hot weather yet this season. no one to wash today so I got a nice lot of sewing done. Made a vest for Newton & done some other jobs of sewing left over from last week. Alice went home after tea. TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1869. A rainy morning WEDNSDAY, JULY 21, 1869. {No Entry} THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1869. {No Entry} FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1869. Nellie Dora & I went to Elder Patton's got a fine lot of Cherries. day pleasant good visit. they are all so kind. A fearful thunderstorm at night we drove very hard and just got home about two minutes before it rained very hard. The lightning and thunder was fearful. I was never out when it was so dreadful Nellie was much frightened I was too till I found she was afraid then I felt I must be calm and really was so God mercifully brought us safely Through. SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1869. Working at fruit all day. Cherries, gooseberries, and black currants �SUNDAY, JULY 25, 1869. A warm day. heard last night Millie Kipp and her husband are in Woodstock. her poor fellow is almost dead with Consumption and Millie has brought him home to die Attended both Schools MONDAY, JULY 26, 1869. Put up some fruit today. Currants and raspberries. TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1869. A woman to wash. Nwton & Nellie went to Mr Vandecar's for cherries. got about a bushel. a busy day, as usual. WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1869. A rainy forenoon. bad weather for harvesting we pitted and put up about a bushel of cherries baking too. busy times in the afternoon Jasper and I went up to see Millie's husband. he was a raving maniac and poor Millie almost heart broken. tis a sad house may God in mercy comfort and support in affliction THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1869. A real cold day. had fire to sit by. The children cough a good deal. Put up Cherries & Raspberries to-day Wrote to Lissa and sent her some patterns. Sewed some for Nellie Dr Kneal quieter to-day FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1869. Pa & Ma went to Mr Radford's Clara went with them. We done a good deal of sewing. Making aprons. one for Dora two for Nellie one for Mother & one for my self they brought home a nice lot of cherries SATURDAY, JULY 31, 1869. A busy day putting up fruit again made an apron for Emma. �SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 1869. A fine day. attended morning school good attendance. Mr Landon preached. Sam Radford over. Jenny Martin to dinner. all went to afternoon School. 154 present. No lesson heard the report of the delegates who attended the Ingersol Convention. some good speeches. music, full house and upon the whole a very successful meeting May good come of it O so tired at night. the "spirit is willing but flesh weak" MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1869. Nellie & Newton went to Brantford. a busy day. baking, churning &c did not feel well. rain in the evening TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1869. began Nellie's green silk dress today wrote to Emma. a fine day. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1869. Working at Nellie's dress getting on very well. rainy a p{ity} for the crops. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1869. Went to Woodstock Pa, Jasper, Walter, Dora and I all but me went to the Show of Animals which they pronounced to be good. I had ten teeth extracted and did not feel like going so staid at Mrs Cots and rested. I am so glad my teeth are out I have dreaded it these two years. FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1869. My face painful today. finished Nellie's silk dress. SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1869. Cut out a white dress for Nellie sewed some. disapointed in not going to Woodstock SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 1869. A pleasant day pretty warm. attended Morning School, had a full class. lesson 5 Ch Romans. �heard Mr Sherk preach walked home. Sammy Radford over. attended afternoon School. a large class. full School. Lesson 12. Exodus. two important lessons to-day. MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1869. Went to Woodstock got my teeth they are not very comfortable. Sewed in the afternoon TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1869. A warm day Nellie went up and brought down Aunt & Lottie to spend the day. Newton very bad Pa sick. I finished Nellie's white alpacca dress all but the braid I am glad it is off my hands. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1869. A warm day no rain for a week. nice weather for farmers to get in their grain wrote to Alonzo. fixing over Nellie's Merino dress. Mrs Bastedo came down in the evening. Emma not well. THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1869. A warm day. Worked in the garden all the forenoon. Ironed some after dinner. Sewed on Nellie's dress rest of the time. have not got it quite done. Emma not well today. Nellie went to Woodstock and took Clara. Mrs James Kipp's baby died this morning. FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1869. Lutie came on the evening train. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1869. {No Entry} �SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 1869. Attended Morning School. Elder Patton preached taught a class of young ladies in the afternoon MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1869. Began a traveling suit for Nellie TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1869. Working at the dress WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1869. Ironed all day THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1869. Emma came. FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1869. worked on the dress. Not very well. SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1869. Sewed steadily all day. very tired. SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1869. Attended Morning School. good lesson heard Mr Sherk preach. went to Afternoon School taught part of Mrs Ryder's class. MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1869. Finished Nellie's traveling suit. it is very handsome. Went to Princeton called at Mrs Landon's Pa not well. Newton poorly. Telegraphed to Miss Anderson not to come TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1869. Went to Brantford Jasper, Emma. and I. took dinner at Mr Snider's. got about all the Things we wanted. Late home very warm. Jasper not well. �WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1869. A very warm day Have been very busy. fixed Nellie's black silk dress and a number of other little jobs. Dr Kneal died last night. THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1869. {No Entry} FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1869. Emma and Lester went to Woodstock took Clara & Charly I sewed on Nellie's traveling wrapper. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1869. Cleaned up the parlor. sewed a little. SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 1869. Newty came over in the evening he preached in Wolverton in the morning. I was so surprized did not know he even contemplated such a Thing may God direct him Mr Landon preached this moring. good sermon. MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1869. Baking to-day. TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1869. {No Entry} WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1869. Willie Lewis was buried to-day. I went up to the house in the morning took some flowers for the coffin. Frank came this morning. I was very busy baking all the afternoon and evening Jasper & Emma went to Woodstock �THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1869. Nellie's wedding day. weather delightful all the invited guests came and everything went off pleasantly 18 sat down to dinner. all went off pleasantly as a "Marriage will". Julia Anderson came on the morning train & Mr Kirby on the 11. Mr & Mrs Anderson left on the 5 o'clock train I was very tired at night FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1869. A dull day indeed a calm after the storm a quiet after the bustle and we all feel very stupid. Mother & Emma went up to Aunt Maria's. {Julia} went away MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1869. A lovely day. Mary sick went home. Emma Lutie and I. called on Jenny Hersey and Mrs Landon. Mr. Sherk to tea. Late before I got through with my work not ready for the Sabbath. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1869. A pleasant day attended morning Sabbath School and afternoon School MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1869. A very busy day we are all tired out washing, ironing, bak{in}g and cooking. Dora and Clara went to School. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1869. A rainy day. Emma Lutie and Charley went away, the house seems very lonely. Do not feel like setting myself at any work. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1869. Rain all day have ironed and cleaned some getting the rooms up stairs in order again THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1869. {No Entry} �FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1869. {No Entry} SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1869. Sick. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1869. Did not feel able to go to S.S. I went to preaching Elder Patton gave a good sermon. Went to afternoon School a large class. feel better for going out MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1869. Not very strong Mrs Lybertus to wash a very busy day & so tired at night I could hardly get up stairs. put. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1869. Cut up some fruit to-day ironed too WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1869. Putting up fruit all day Canned plums pickled plums and pears and preserved plums & pears. rained in afternoon Pa, Jasper, Newton and Walter to Woodstock Jasper & I drove to Mrs Landon's in the evening. a fine moonlight evening. The anniversary of our Wedding day. 11 years of married life quiet happy years THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1869. {No Entry} FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1869. Warm weather cut and made a scarlet Merino sack for Clara. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1869. A warm day sewing a little a lovely night. �SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1869. A very warm day hardly has been a warmer this Summer. went to morning School good lesson. and attentive class. went to afternoon School. very tired. good attendance Mr McLean preached at 4 o'clock. Late when we got home. I was very tired. could not sleep. I's so much effort required on the Sabbath. - tis not a day of rest to me. so much real hard work MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1869. A very warm day. put up some fruit made crab apple marmalade. Was so very tired at night. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1869. A very busy day. putting up fruit and finished the ironing. In the evening I wrote to Nellie and Jasper wrote to Frank. Did not retire till late. A letter from Heman they will be here Thursday also one from John Thomas a good earnest Christian letter. May he be kept in the narrow way. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1869. A nice day. we are having delightful weather cleaned up my room in the morning. after dinner got ready. got Clara from School. on my way went up to Aunt's. made a call. took them some fruit. came back to Mr Kipp's. spent the afternoon and took tea with Millie. Called at Mrs Rutherford's got home about dark. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1869. Pa Jasper and Dora went to the Fair at London Cloudy and like rain during most of the forenoon but cleared up by noon and the sun shone beautifully. Such a lot of people here to dinner. Heman, Lissa two of their girls, Mr & Mrs Rustling and a little boy came about 11 oclock. I was just cleaning the Kitchen in a little while old Mr & Mrs Fitch came. 9 in all after dinner we had a visit and some music They went away about 3.oclock. A real good old-fashioned visit FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1869. A fine day. Made a winter hat for myself SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1869. Dora, Emma and I went to Wolverton called at Alonzo's took Ida and Eva and went to Aunt Eliza's to dinner. rained when it ceased raining we all went to Alonzo's staid a little while & I started for home. �rained nearly all the way brought Ida with me. got home a little after 5 o'clock. Mrs Wolverton away. Mrs Bogart there. did not see Newty. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1869. A cloudy, cold day. very good Morning School Our School this Summer has not been as full as last season. I am afraid the interest is declining a little O! for a time of "refreshing from the presence of the Lord." Mr Landon preached a good instructive sermon all here to dinner and all went to the afternoon School a very interesting School. Mr Landon spoke very nicely on the lesson. I think all were interested May good come of it. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1869. O so cold this morning Lissa, Heman, Emma, Newty & Miss Bogart came in the forenoon all to dinner a busy day. had not much time to visit with any of Them. Newty & Lissa B. went away about 3. Afterwards I trimmed Ida's & Eva's hats. we had tea and got ready for the evening Meeting Heman preached quite a number out very good sermon. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1869. Cold. Mr & Mrs Rustling came. helped fix a dress for Lissa a good warm cloth dress for traveling. Jasper gave each of her children a nice bible and I gave Lissa some little clothes for her little Clara. they went away after dinner I feel very sad at parting with Lissa my only sister. May the Lord direct them and be precious to them in their new home in Kansas. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1869. A fine day a little warmer. went up to Aunt Maria's to help Lottie with her dresses a little cut out and fitt{ed} too she is making up her bridal outfit. took Emma with me Pa went to Woodstock THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1869. A warm day getting quite warm again Washing day. very busy got considerable of the ironing done. put up some plums. feel very tired Newton very bad. Dora and Clara both at School. Emma dreadfully mischievous �FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1869. A beautiful day. I made a hat for Dora. it does not suit me. Made up the P.6, accounts in the afternoon and cleaned the kitchen in the evening. how the days come & go. busy days. happy days. sad days. quiet days and unquiet days quickly come and as quickly go. What is the record They leave? By & by, twill be last days, and then the "Judgement day" SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1869. To And Including TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1869 {No Entries} WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1869. A pleasant Autumn day cool but bright The trees are putting on their richest, dress shaded of all colours all blended in one harmonious whole, how beautiful it all is. Took Dora and Emma with me, and went to make calls. took dinner at Mrs Ryder's. called at Mr R, Thomas, Burns & Ollivers, had a pleasant day. & got home in very good time. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1869. {No Entry} FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1869. A lovely day. warm and bright. No one could want a finer day Drumbo Fair. we all went but Gran ma, Dora and Emma. Called and got Mr & Mrs Landon and Jenny. A great many people there but I did not think the Show as good as it usually has been. saw most of the friends I was anxious to see got home in good time and not so tired as some times I am SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1869. A nice Morning but cold and rainy in the evening I did not go to Covenant Meeting but was very busy indeed at home. Elder Patton and Lottie to dinner. I was very tired at night but sat up an hour to look over my Sabbath lessons. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1869. A pleasant Sabbath day we have had very favourable weather this summer for our Sabbath work. God has smiled upon us in that respect I had a good lesson in the morning. full attentive Class. Elder Patton preached. Mr & Mrs Vandecar & 3 children came home with us. A full house in the afternoon and excellent School �MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1869. {No Entry} TUESDAY, OCTOBBER 12, 1869. A bright morning but cold. Little Allie Taunton here went to Mr Thyne's Picnic in the after noon O! so cold was glad when I got home. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1869. Cold a heavy frost Last night. Granpa & Gran ma went away to Woodstock I had a nice quiet busy day. Newton kept store. Jasper, Walter & Dora gathered apples and Clara Emma and I kept house. I ironed and fixed Dora's blue dress. Walter's uncle came will stay over night. I am very tired. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1869. A rainy Morning. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1869. to and including SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1869 MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1869. Jasper went for the Dr this morning for Newton he is very sick. TUESDAY, OCTOBBER 19, 1869. Newton still very bad. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1869. {No Entry} THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1869. Jasper went to Woodstock to attend the Convention Meeting tonight. I should like to have gone but could not leave Newton is so sick & the children to take care of. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1869. A busy day cleaning &c Newton still very sick �Jasper got home about midnight last night Elder Patton came with him & leaves on the train this morning. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1869. A rainy day. Clara threatened with croup have kept her in all day. finished Clara's scarlet Merino suit looked over my Sabbath School lessons. Newton better SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1869. A very cold day. Clara not able to go out cried because she could not go to Sunday School I had a good lesson Sammy Radford at School he walked 8 or 9 miles to attend the School. May he gain a blessing. Mr Landon preached O such an earnest practical sermon. wish there had been more to hear it. {Licy?} & Jenny came home with us and went to the South School. good interesting School. O may a blessing follow each one. MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1869. A cold freezing quite hard Have done a good days work to-day. done considerable mending and wrote to Emma & Lissa. feel tired but satisfied with my day's work. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1869. A very stormy day. cold and snowy Dora went to School I did not feel well during the forenoon head ache Ironed in the evening. Alonzo came on the evening train will stay over night A letter from Silas Towl. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1869. Lotties' wedding day Pa & Ma went. Elder Patton came. Mr Hunts man to dinner wrote to Silas Towl in the evening. Alonzo went home this morning. Mrs Miller called THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1869. Attended Teacher's Meeting at the School House only five present. �FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1869. Made a dress for Dora to-day. sewed very steadily. it fits nicely. am very tired. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1869. Cleaning, baking &c. Spent most of the afternoon in getting up my Sabbath School lessons. I feel I could spend profitably much more time, the {feild} expands & enlarges wonderfully. Truly God's word is a rich mine if we would find the treasures we must dig for them. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1869. A cold day roads wet & rough. Pa sick A good morning School My Class full. Lesson the "year of Jubilee" a good lesson. Clara and I walked home after School got dinner. A full School in the afternoon. the last lesson the School closes next Sunday. May it not have been in vain. I was very tired at night. glad to get the children to bed and rest a little. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1869. A lovely morning The sun shines and it is much warmer. began a skirt for Clara got it nearly done. toothache in the evening went to bed early. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1869. A fine day hope we may have some nice weather now. My tooth {bad} in the morning. kept Dora g home from School to help us. Mrs Landon and Miss Susie Birtch spent the day with us we had a pleasant visit. Jasper took them home after tea. I finished Clara's skirt this evening. It is almost ten o'clock I am the last one up. Must go now to rest. Good night. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1869. A lovely day. I went to Woodstock with Grandpa. took dinner at Hellen's. Called at Dr. Scott's done a little shopping. The roads bad. a long ride home. found Mattie Biggar here. she came on the 11, oclock train. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1869. Another fine day, warm and bright. I got up very early this morning and did as much as I could before Mattie & I walked down to Mrs Landon's. we spent a very pleasant day there, and walked home again not very tired. Martha is such good company. had a little music this evening. It is raining quite hard. The children are all asleep. I must retire too. �FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1869. "Remember, Remember the fifth of November Tis gunpowder treason & plot I see no good reason Why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot." {Gunpowder Plot, England 1605} SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1869. Thrashers to-day SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1869. The Cooley Pond Sundy School closed to-day, a great, good meeting house crowded, after the opening report &. Jasper was requested to vacate the chair. Elder Patton chairman. A flattering speech from Mr Harly accompanied the presentation of a beautiful book to Jasper & I. Then another speech and a book to Mrs Bastedo. also one to Jenny Martin. several speeches followed although it was late when the Meeting closed so interesting had been the exercises no one seemed tired. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1869. They finished thrashing to-day. a disagreeable job well finished. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1869. {No Entry} WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1869. Rachels Smith's baby died to-day. A little boy about 2 years old he fell in a pail of hot water was dreadfully burned lived about 8 hours and died. I helped dress the burns he never rallied from the shock just sank away. I was there most of the day. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1869. {No Entry} FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1869. The funereal I did not go. Elder Patton came. �SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1869. Not very well. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1869. I staid at home all day. A quarterly Meeting and no Sabbath School. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1869. A nice day. pretty cold very cold weather for the season. a great may apples frozen the the trees turnips and carrots frozen in the ground. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1869. Jasper and I went to Brantford. started at half past five. Chilly going down. pleasant during the day began to storm when we got to Paris coming home and snowed & blew dreadfully all the way home. fortunately the storm came from the east so we did not suffer very much. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1869. A very stormy day snow and wind all day. Walter has gone. he goes to live with his Grand Mother. Jasper took him to Drumbo where he took the train have been cutting out to-day must begin to sew to- morrow in earnest. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1869. I have made a sack for Clara to-day am very well pleased with it. am very tired. my head aches. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1869. have been working at Dora's Water proof to-day. have it all done but button holes. Uncle John Jacob and Dora came. It has snowed without ceasing all day. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1869. finished Dora's water proof. all except Gramma Newton Emma and I went to Woodstock for a sligh ride A very busy day. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1869. {No Entry} �MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1869. {No Entry} TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1869. My birth-day I am 34. how fast we are growing old. Uncle John's went home. good sleighing washing day Dr Wm Scott called WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1869. {No Entry} THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1869. Jasper's birth day he is 35. Mary Jane and Lottie spend the evening with us FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1869. Nellie came on the Morning train, brought presents for the children they are so delighted. a set of toy dishes for Dora and dolls for Clara and Emma. Dora's birth day she is ten years old. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1869. Mother Jasper Nellie and Clara went up to Aunts to tea I wrote to Emma SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1869. A lovely winter's day. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1869. A busy day washed ripped my merino dress to make over made Sour Kraut �TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1869. Rain all day Made fried cakes done some cleaning sewed in the afternoon on my Merino dress, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1869. The thaw over finished my Merino dress very tired sewing is hard work for me a letter from Emma they are not coming now. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1869. Cold today. sewing all day on Mother's dress and fitting Clara's FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1869. A nice wintery day the sleighing lasts well with so little snow. finished Mother's dress. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1869. Very stormy. Went to Covenant Meeting Elder Patton Came. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1869. Cold. Nellie spent the day at Mrs Landons Mother and I drove down in the evening for her. I finished a dress for Clara. A fine day. attended S.S. and then Elder Patton preached Went to the Cooley Pond to sing in the afternoon and to Mr Ryder's to Teacher's Meeting at Night. MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1869. A beautiful day just finishing up my washing when Mr & Mrs Secord Miss Laycock Mrs Brown & Mary Secord came. about 11 oclock. in the evening Somers, Milly, and Mrs Bastedo came. we had a large tea table party have been almost too tired to visit a cold night. �TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1869. Nellie spent the day at Mrs Landon's Mother and I drove down for her in the evening I finished a dress for Clara. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1869. A nice day. Nellie and Millie went Missionary Collecting to-day they did well I began a suit for Emma to-day cut out dress and sack and got the dress nearly done. H. Miller Came out in the evening. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1869. Very steady winter weather. sleighing tolerable. not much snow but it does not thaw. I am very busy too busy to even write in my diary Christmas is coming so soon and I want to get my sewing done before then. to-day we have quilted a Comforter for Nellie. Jasper is up to David Beamer's making up School accounts tonight all are in bed but me I must go too. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1869. Another day has passed away. I have been busy as usual. Made a sack for Emma and this evening have done a good deal of cleaning. am not very tired either feel thankful it is so. rained a little last night and seems warmer to night. I am afraid we will lose our sleighing. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1869. Rainy and Misty Millie came on the 11 train. we quilted all the afternoon and evening and got the quilt done thanks to Millie's help. I swept and cleaned up in the evening. Another busy week has ended. we have decided to let Clara go home with Nellie shall be very busy so got her ready. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1869. Went to School this morning with the waggon Millie and Nellie did not go. rainy. heard Mr Sherk. preach Somers came in the afternoon for Millie Nellie went with them Newton bad. I walked up to Teacher's Meeting in the evening. got my feet wet. good meeting. very tired when I got home �MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1869. Washing day. killed pigs. I went up to Mr Kipp's after Nellie and cleaned the kitchen in the evening. very tired. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1869. Jasper Nellie and I went to Brantford very cold going down done very well in getting what we wanted. found George, Emma and Charly here when we got home, they came on the evening train such a house full. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1869. Rain all day long very dismal out but comfortable & cheery in. Made a dress for Clara Newton very bad THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1869. I have just done all I could this day. getting Clara ready. sewed till after Eleven we drove to Princeton in the afternoon I did not like to take the time but my head ached so badly I thought maybe I could work all the better when I came back and so it proved. A letter from Newton FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1869. {Dora writing} It is a nice day not very cold our sleighing is all gone the waggons are running. Auntie went home and Aunt Emma and Uncle George and Charlie Clara went home with Auntie we are very lonesome without her the house seems dull without her. Dora {Roseltha writing} It is very quiet since all have gone we shall miss Clara but it will be quieter here for Newton now he is so bad and suffers so much from noise May The Lord Keep her. A letter from Lissa SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1869. A very busy day cold and icy cleaning baking & sewing got it all done although very tired Emma is very well and good natured only so very mischivous Elder Patton came in the evening. �SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1869. A cold day but pleasant we were so busy all day had no time to feel cold. Very good School in the morning. Elder Patton preached a good sermon went to the Cooley Pond to sing in the afternoon and Teacher's Meeting at Mr PhilipThomas large attendance and good Meeting. we all had tea there. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1869. Very cold. washing all day. very tired. Elder Patton and Mr Ryder to tea. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1869. Cold and very stormy in the afternoon and evening. Emma sick all last night I did not get much rest and feel quite unstrung to-day. made a garnet velvet bonnet for myself. met in Committe at Mrs McIntyre's to select Sabbath School lessons WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1869. A rainy day very dark & gloomy Emma still sick. done up considerable mending. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1869. Emma very sick all day. did not get much sewing done. weather cold and very icy. no sleighing yet. FRIDAY, DDECEMBER 24, 1869. A bright morning Emma still very sick SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1869. Jasper Dora and I went to Wolverton Emma a little better and Mother urged me to go. a lovely day and wheeling fine we had a pleasant day only anxious about Emma. SUNDAY, DDECEMBER 26, 1869. Emma worse Jasper went for the Dr before S.S. I did not go to School. went up to the practise in the afternoon. Dr came while we were away left medicine for her. a beautiful day. I did not go to Teacher's Meeting. Emma very troublesome �MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1869. Washing day. very busy all day coloured Jasper's coat wrote to Nellie TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1869. Emma some better went North Missionary collecting in the afternoon. got $1. Wrote to Lissa WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1869. Sewing to-day wrote to father unwell. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1869. Sewing. Staid with Mrs McIntyre most of the night. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1869. For Nellie {written vertically along left side, beside "ribbon," "Linen," and "Towels"} 4 1/2 Lace 85 3.82 85 {2/4?} at. 35. 2.97 .27 5 yds Fringe 5/- 3.13 Silk 1 1/2 1.13 Buttons 25 �ribbon 33 Linen 65 Towels 90. 1 do 50. 1.40 " 80. Hoops 1.80 white trimming 0.87 Binding 15 Belt 15 0 30 blk gymp 2.60 {HPS or 1 & ?} Buttons 86 8 Linen 2/- Braid 60. 2.60 Buttons MEMORANDA. 15 yds. $16. White's {written above line} Alpaca8/_ Creen $18. Parkers plain green $16 �MEMORANDA. Spring Goods. wanted 2 pr stockings for Dora Hat. sack & parasol Stockings for Emma blue dress. Merino or delaine. Frilling. Hats coloured Boots & slippers for my self and slippers for Dora. Marseilles for an apron. blue sash for Dora and black for myself 2yds elastic Linen back satin crape for bonnet. Hair nett. MEMORANDA of Singing School Jan 15th 12 Lessons given 19 13 " " 22 14 " " 30 15 " " Feb 3rd 16 " " 6 17 �CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY. Received Paid $ cts 1 Shoes for Dora 1 50 2 Received for Bark 25 00 6. Making our Furs 3 00 11 Sold a cow 20 00 12 Messenger " 38 16 Sold " " 38 " - 18 Merino & Braid 1 31 18 Suit of clothes 25 00 Received for Teaching SS 15 00 19 Sold Sheap 3 50 24 Missionary 0 25 29 " 1 50 �" 55 "Hive" 42 Temple Choir __ __ 2 25 63. 88 36 16 36 16 27 72 CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY. Received Paid. Forward 27 72 24 Aprons 1 33 " 50 Cotton 1/- 26 39 13 yarn 20 Bible Society " 50 1 33 �CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH. _________________________________________________________________________ Received Paid Forward 26 39 6 Print Dress 2 18 1 50 24 21 Aprons " 50 Hair Nett 18 2 18 Cash Account, April ________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. 24 21 Cotton 6/- 1 45 75 �22 75 {Menistinel?} Education 70 1 45 Cash Account, May __________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. 3 Forward $22 75 bed tick 1 50 Shoes 2 85 Veil 4/- 50 Hat Flowers 1 40 Flower seeds 40 Hair cut 13 Jewelry 1 00 �Gave Lutie to get hair done 5 00 Seeds 05 Pins mended 20 Hat done over 38 Rubber 13 13 54 9 21 Cash Account, June _________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. 9 21 Parasol 1 25 Stockings 1 10 Crape and flowers 50 �buttons & silk 0 32 5 Silk 1/6 0 18 Water proof 6 25 Trimming 25 Elastic 06 11 Missions 0 35 Hair $1 more 1 00 11 26 9 21 2 05 �Cash Account, July _____________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. 2 05 15 Apron for Emma 30 Braid 1/- 13 Soap 25 Ribbon 80 3 53 Cash Account, August. __________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. 3 53 5 ballance on shoes 0 30 �Hanks 13 Hose 8 Nett 6 Shoes Emma 75 Hat 25 Dentrist Dentistry 7 50 Embroidery 18 Buttons 13 $12 91 Cash Account, September. {No Entries} Cash Account, October. {No Entries} �Cash Account, November. _____________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. 12 91 Shoes 5 25 Cotton flannel 63 Stiching 15 Bazaar 10 Blk Alpacca 6 30 Cloth 0 69 Fringe 1 62 Merino 2 70 Mitts 1/- ribbon 3/- 0 50 Sack 2 00 Waterproof 3 25 �flowers 0 13 shoes 0 69 Buttons 0 25 Scarf 0 30 Cash Account, December. _____________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. Furs Clara 4 50 Gloves 50 Hose 70 Embroidery 63 Ribbon 88 Hat 1 00 Shapes. 15. 20. 35 �Emory 15. feather 5 20 plates 18 print 50 ribbon 13 Several random calculations. 5.60 + .70 = 6.30 and 25. 15 / 1.25. 25/ 75 4½ White 1.40 6.30 {Brown} 8.40 Silk 17.50 32.20 Lining .56 Hose .96 6 yds 19 1.19 5 14 .73 �35.64 {written vertically along left side} For Nellie cotton 3.75 Bonnet 2.75 Cape 2.30 44.44 Flower straner .70 .50 .25 45.89 {difficult page to read} Grey powder Hose for Clara 3 gr gray powder {?gr} Soda �3 gr grey powder Contains 1 {gr} Calom {random columns of calculations} {Back cover} For more information  on Roseltha Goble, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website:  ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca   � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Limited Montreal Canada {Printed Page - 1917 12 month calendar} Year Book Your Memory in Leather Covers 1917 Dominion Textile Co. Ltd Montreal Toronto Winnipeg {Diarist has written on the diary's cover page} Mrs A J.A. McDonald. {Written along the left side} 475 Gilmour St Ottawa {Various Calculations are written on the page) {Printed Page describing Dominion Textile Co.'s Subsidiaries and Products} Memoranda {Blank Page - Diarist has written random calculations and numbers} Memoranda We got oats from A. H. C. 1st 4 Bags Allan himself 2nd 2 Bags D. A. Bowen here 3rd 3 " Wm 1st snow storm 1 " from J. A. Campbell 2 " " H. D {Mary Josephine has divided each page of this journal so as to make it a three-year journal, 1917-1919. She draws a line under each year's entry on a page and then enters the following year's entry for that day underneath it. She notes the year sometimes in the left margin.} �Monday Tuesday January 1 1917 364 to come ____________________________________________________ "There's a new foot on the floor, my friend, And a new face at the door." - Tennyson. Went to church, stormed awful. Stopped to vote, Mary Rahal came in to dinner remained till evening. D. B. came for her. Papa went to station with Mae. Marietta goes to a party to Uncle Johnny Camerons. Marion & Danny went to Wales dance. Beautiful Moonlight nights 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa & I go to church very cold. We hear Mary Jennet Cleary has a daught ____________________________________________________ We go to church Bessie Papa & I Boys go with Mae to Sta & take tea at Barkers. Miss D. comes with McGillis 1919 Tuesday Wednesday, January 2 1 day past 363 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Beautiful day. Washed all day boys was putting out manure 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Mrs. Amelle comes to sew for Etta Dan McMillan & Monroe Come about 9 o'clock ____________________________________________________ �Wednesday Thursday, January 3 2 days past 362 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. 1917 Miss Fraser came back early with her father very cold east wind Turned out Stormy & cold busy sewing all day, making waists and reparing generally ____________________________________________________ 1918 1818 Jim & Bernie Comes and Spends afternoon - Johnny McDonald has a Bee - Wm goes ____________________________________________________ Thursday, January 4 3 days past 1917 361 to come 1917 ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. Lovely day. Papa goes down to A Tyos to get saw sharpened Boys putting out manure We intend going to church First Friday tomorrow. ____________________________________________________ Friday, January 5 4 days past 1917 360 to come 1917 ____________________________________________________ "Like streams that keep a summer mind Snowhid in January."- Lowell Myself, Marietta, Wm Duncan receive Holy Communion being First Friday of month. Marietta DS have the happiness of making {n?e} Fridays. It rained coming home & poured till 8. P.m. Edmund & Wm had a game of checkers. It was a busy after noon as it is the day before Three Kings. �Saturday, January 6 1918 5 days past 359 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. Three Kings Day. Marietta Miss F Wm go to church, meets Susie & Camerons. Has news of Poor Abraham death. Johnny takes supper here. ____________________________________________________ Sunday, January 7 1918 6 days past 358 to come ____________________________________________________ Wm Miss F. & I go to church. Uncle Johnny & aunt Theresa & Greta comes to dinner. Aunt Theresa feels miserable. leaves for home about 10 Pm. Allan & Johnny goes to see Johnny Barr Finds Mary Belle at home. J.V. spends evening ____________________________________________________ 1919 Papa Bessie & I go to Mr Valades for dinner _ Miss D _ remains down for Three Kings at Frasers & comes home with Geo. Rahal & Mary Monday, January 8 1918 7 days past 357 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. Very Cold we wash & expect Susie & Danny as they went to Monkla Evening before. Separate 8 or 10 pails milk in afternoon But they do not come ____________________________________________________ �Tuesday, January 9 8 days past 356 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons Allan goes to Monkland finds Susie & D had not been there. took 4 cwt shorts @ $1.85 per cent. Storming 2.40 ____________________________________________________ {calculation written on bottom of page} { $185 x 4 = 6.40} Wednesday, January 10 9 days past 355 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Churn good part of day Allan takes separator apart Avonmore dance but girls do not go too far and cold Had a letter from Mae Miss F. answered. Sewing all afternoon ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go to town order Marettas hats a dreadful day. ____________________________________________________ Thursday, January 11 10 days past 354 to come ____________________________________________________ "Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e'er shall be." - Pope 1917 Very Cold. Dan McMillan came at dinner time & spent afternoon Angus C. came same evening and spent whole eveing till 12 Played cards ate pop corn passed lunch, discussed war cards &ec ____________________________________________________ 1918 Emma comes to sew. ____________________________________________________ �Friday, January 12th 11 days past 353 to come ____________________________________________________ We are Headquarters for Cotton Shoe Drills. 1917 Dunk sick. cold miserable day. churned. made Ettas slipwaist, Bessies apron Had letter from Dr. {Minnes} ____________________________________________________ 1918 Emma here Saturday, January 13 12 days past 352 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave-fast colours-splendid wear-all unite in "C" Prints. 1917 Cold & Blustery. Wm sick sewing all afternoon Miss F remains over Mrs Hugh Quinn buried ____________________________________________________ 1918 Emma goes home. ____________________________________________________ 1919 Pipes catch fire in evening Sunday, January 14 13 days past 351 to come ____________________________________________________ Very Blustery. Papa & I go to church thought we would not get home with Storm. Steve Wood put in {vault turns} Colder in evening. no one here. Wm Bessie & Dunk sick ____________________________________________________ 1919 Miss D goes to church with J & C Mr. Compo dies �Monday, January 15 14 days past 350 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. 1917 We wash though very cold got sick same evening & was two days in bed. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Emma again comes ____________________________________________________ We go back to wake with P. Rahal Miss D. Bessie & I mary 1919 Tuesday, January 16 15 days past 349 to come ____________________________________________________ "The loud laugh that spoke the vacant mind." -Goldsmith 1917 In bed all day with splitting headache. Papa goes to Monk brings home 600 pig feed 3 cwt @ 2.25, 3 @ 2.50 = $14.25. sent 17 lbs or a crock got 35¢ a lb. Clare & Jack married ____________________________________________________ Emma here we wash 1918 ____________________________________________________ 1919 I lie in bed all day sick with cold Papa goes to Campos funeral then goes to town. Boys go to Euchre Mrs. D goes with H Cahey �Wednesday, January 17 16 days past 348 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print - a good all round print for every purpose. 1917 A dreadful storm is on was in bed till noon got up and lounged intended going to Ottawa today not able to go. Wrote Dr. Min{off page} Boys sick but drag out to water cows while papa went after wood. A real old fashioned storm - ____________________________________________________ 1918 A very cold day we go to town only one track ahead of us took home Marietta's hats & muff ____________________________________________________ 1919 Allan off hunting Alex Big Jim & Ewberg comes - Thursday, January 18 17 days past 347 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 Nothing going on but storm storm all the time. We are all sick with Grippe. Mary & Dan went to mass for Maggie ____________________________________________________ Still very cold Emma gets through sewing I Florence comes 1918 Katie comes and Spends afternoon Emma Sewing still ____________________________________________________ 1919 Pa gon off hunting. Pipes catch fire in morning. Boys go to MonKland for load lumber �Friday, January 1918 18 days past 346 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth." 1917 Clear & cold Etta in bed. got a letter from Higgins Alex B. J. visited here. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Marietta goes to the church no priest. Emma gets {thurgh} Sewing. Florence comes to spend afternoon. A. Fraser & Florence comes after teacher Saturday, January 20 19 days past 345 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house" is "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 Cold and quiEt Miss F goes down to H.D. in afternoon. Finds HD in bed all had cold. Storming roads bad ____________________________________________________ 1918 We work all day Mae comes home. Alice Dannie Etta Alice & Mary McGillis comes ____________________________________________________ Very busy am expecting Joe & Etta tomorrow (D.V.) Sunday, January 21 20 1917 20 days past 344 to come ____________________________________________________ Cold no one goes to church but Miss F who goes with T.C. Papa goes down to HD in forenoon & remains till after 12 Johnny comes in afternoon. plays cards It is a dreadful night One of the coldest we had East wind howling ____________________________________________________ �1918 Marietta goes to church Early to get through They come back in time and we go to church Uncle Geo & wife & baby comes Mrs. Montgomery & Cathleen comes. ____________________________________________________ 1919 Joe & Etta does not come. Boys go up there from church. Miss D here no stir whatever Monday, January 22 21 21 days past 343 to come ____________________________________________________ "I had rather have a fool to make me merry, than experience to make me sad" -Shakespeare 1917 I feel miserabl. We are not washing still storming only few scholars in school Boys & papa go to Bush - No mail today ____________________________________________________ 1918 A nice bright morning Marietta & papa. Wm Da & May goes to the church. Mariettas wedding day. a lovely day Miss F comes back in afternoon ____________________________________________________ 1919 I wash as usual a nice day. Mary Kate married. Mr Mike dies Tuesday, January 23 22 22 days past 342 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours 1917 We wash got through at noon. Papa goes to Monkland bring home 1 bag oats and $12.00 worth pig food. Girls go to dance at Seamours St. Andrews. Receved letter from Mae says McNaught was killed. ____________________________________________________ �1918 I wash & move on as before. Preparing for Ettas 1st home coming. ____________________________________________________ 1919 I fix up Maes waists and send them to her. Miss D. goes to dance at Seymours with D Chisholm Mr. Mike Moody at St. Andrew {Conv?} Johnny McDonald has a bee Wednesday, January 24 23 {23 written above} 23 days past 341 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for all-around usefulness in the home. 1917 Papa goes to town Roads passable ____________________________________________________ 1918 work all day Make Bessies dress and do some baking ____________________________________________________ 1919 Wm goes to Pat Rahals to work- I have a letter from Mae Miss D goes to H.D. to spend Eve Mary Sara starts to Convent Thursday, January 25 24 {24 written above 25} 24 days past 340 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Still cold & stormy ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go to reception lovely time very cold but bright and clear ____________________________________________________ �1919 Wm Still working at Pats, a big rain. I start at Bessies dress Miss Duncan A A & Joe Gilmour Comes home Friday, January 26 25 days past 339 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea 1917 Fertos dance Still very cold ____________________________________________________ 1918 I got up early Cook and baked all day ____________________________________________________ 1919 Turns cold. Wm goes to Pats in afternoon Saturday, January 27 26 days past 338 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable 1917 Papa & H.D. go to Monkland. Papa brings $12.50 feed for pigs. turns very cold ____________________________________________________ {different hand writing} had a dinner 27 there was forty here 20 below zero ____________________________________________________ {Mary Josephine resumes writing} 1918 Marietta comes home {?} time. 26 take dinner here �Sunday, January (28) Wednesday {written above, brackets written around 28} 27 days past 337 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Papa, Marietta & Miss F go to church cold & looks like a storm. no news in church in afternoon girls go down to Michaels. In evening Joe & Archie come ____________________________________________________ {writing different} very cold Dont do any thing only chores. Expecting a big storm today ____________________________________________________ Katie and baby were here. Teacher went to dance. Monday, January 29 28 days past 336 to come ____________________________________________________ "Ambition hath one heel nail'd in hell Though she stretch her fingers to touch the heavens." -Lilly. 1917 washing though expecting the will begin storming in afternoon. Had a letter from Mae. Send Bessies moccasa Am making waists for her. Brownie came in. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Fix up the house ____________________________________________________ 1919 John Jos. married dreadful cold. Susie uncle Allan married Tuesday, January 30 29 days past 335 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. Made Mae's waists & churned Wm works @ H.D. thrashing ____________________________________________________ 1919 I wash & go on as before. We get an invitation to Susese's reception road impassable �Wednesday, January 31 30 days past 334 to come ____________________________________________________ No 3 print---a good moderate priced print washes well. 1917 Sent Mae her waists and wrote a long letter. Bessie also wrote to her. In evening C.J.C & Geo came. The girls were getting ready to go to Seymours. It was a dreadful evening. ____________________________________________________ Party at Wm Sandy James 1918 Party at Valades boys get ready to go but backs down as roads are impassable Thursday, February 1 31 days past 333 to come ____________________________________________________ Empire Quilts for Bedspreads. {Very cold} {curly brackets added in blue pen} "Please write longer notes on a day's work" {in a different handwriting, in blue pen} Friday, February 2 32 days past 332 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck--- for hard wear. 1917 The mill comes. Think it the coldest day of season. Miss F. gets ready to go home & is disappointed. Dreadful cold though as bright as day. Bessie is sick ____________________________________________________ Social at St. Andrews. boys & Miss F go �Saturday, February 3 33 days past 331 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---hard and strong as its name 1917 Dreadfully cold. The pipes catch fire before daylight. U.S. declar war on Germany. ____________________________________________________ Sunday, February 4 34 days past 330 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Etta, Wm & I go to church, roads very bad Etta goes up to uncle Joes to party. Jim & M.K. takes tea here ____________________________________________________ 1918 We get our {?}hroat blessed saw Marietta in church Monday, February 5 35 days past 329 to come ____________________________________________________ "That you have such a February face- So full of frost, or storm and cloudiness." - Shakespeare. Papa goes to Apple Hill. a lovely day. got home about 5.30 Sold 9 pigs 1405 lbs @13½ c lbs 189.97 ____________________________________________________ Tuesday, February 6 36 days past 328 to come ____________________________________________________ Muskoka Scrim---best value on the market. Storming and windy ____________________________________________________ �Dreadful day storming Wednesday, February 7 37 days past 327 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings are celebrated for their fast colours and sharp printing. Storming & dreadful wind Thursday, February 8 38 days past 326 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print for all purposes where print is used. Storming still. No one stirring Friday, February 9 39 days past 325 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck- just the cloth for seaside wear. A dreadful day. Miss Fraser goes home. Such an awful night Saturday, February 10 40 days past 324 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings bring success to shirting Manufacturers. Very cold coldest yet. Blue heifer came in Sunday, February 11 12 41 days past 323 to come ____________________________________________________ �1917 dreadfully cold, Did not go to church, H.D. came in afternoon. Miss F & A V. came in evening ____________________________________________________ 1918 We visit Marietta in her home for 1st time. A party & H J McGillis Monday, February 12 42 days past 322 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Tickings are best for Mattresses---Pillows---Fancy work---Trunk Linings. 1917 Very cold Did not wash ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes to Apple Hill with pigs. weighs 1065 @ 18¼ = $194.36 And sold 2 calves for $23 = 217.36 Tuesday, February 13 43 days past 321 to come ____________________________________________________ "To-morrow is St. Valentine's Day." -Shakespeare. 1917 Very cold Mr. Compeau comes Storming this evening, Seamours dance girls don't go. Bessie had a letter from Mae. ____________________________________________________ Dreadful day Wednesday, February 14 44 days past 320 to come ____________________________________________________ Cold. Black & white cow had a calf. ____________________________________________________ Ash. Wed. ��Thursday, February 15 45 days past 319 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck- try it for children's summer clothing. Still cold. Nothing doing Sold Nig. to Coulthart Theresa David takes tea with us ____________________________________________________ Friday, February 16 46 days past 46 318 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" drill---best cloth for Men's Shirts. Somewhat milder. Papa goes to town. Anna sends parcel to Mae Saturday, February 17 47 days past 317 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---used with satisfaction from the Atlantic to the Pacific. We go to Apple Hill. A lovely day enjoyed the trip fine 12:15. when we got home ____________________________________________________ Papa go 6 cwt flour. Sunday, February 18 48 days past 316 to come ____________________________________________________ We go to church & go up to uncle Joe's. Roads fine but dangerous - ____________________________________________________ Marietta & Joe comes back Marietta remains -- AV comes �Monday, February 19 18 49 days past 315 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Sleeve Linings---extra good value. Papa goes to Monkland for ton of Bran. All gone. fine day. We got the first Eggs ____________________________________________________ Mrs Sam Cameron buried Tuesday, February 20 50 days past 314 to come. ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites. Set up my quilt. RA Quail comes through with Snowplow fine day ____________________________________________________ Wednesday, February 21 51 days past 313 to come ____________________________________________________ "They laugh that win." -Shakespeare I put up my quilt. Wm gets salve to Lill - ____________________________________________________ Florence & H.D. spends evening here - Thursday, February 22 52 days past 312 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---for hard wear of all kinds. Fine day nothing doing quilting �Friday, February 23 53 days past 311 to come ____________________________________________________ Pillow Cottons and Pillow Slips---all styles, Plain and Twill, Plain Hemmed and Hemmed Stitched Very stormy. still quilting Saturday, February 24 54 days past 310 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets, full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. Nice day finish my quilt we have a sick cow Boys go to Monkland for medicine ____________________________________________________ Joe come after Marietta she spends the week with us Sunday, February 25 55 days past 309 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Wm Miss F- & Marietta get up early & go to chapel Have dinner at Lorettas. J V came in evening - ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa Bessie & I go over to Uncle Johnnys, AV here Angus Chisholms wife goes to hospital Monday, February 26 56 days past 308 to come ____________________________________________________ "Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once." -Shakespeare raining. Washing as usual we wash kitchen curtains Red & white Bossy had a calf ____________________________________________________ �Wash as usual Tuesday, February 27 57 days past 307 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives satisfaction in the home. Lovely day. We clean woodwork in kitchen. Papa goes to Monkland for Tyo. ____________________________________________________ A dreadful storm clothes torn of line Wednesday, February 28 58 days past 306 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. 1917 We go to Ottawa. Lovely day Roads good. We leave her 7 pm get to uncle Joes .8.30. Uncle Joe drives us to station train 1 hr late. Get into Ottawa few minutes after 12. Get to Dr. Minnes 12.30 Goes up A S Young get there 4.30 Leave for home 425 Thursday afternoon got home 9.30 - ____________________________________________________ Thursday, March 1 59 days past 305 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. 1917 Get home from Ottawa Thursday afternoon All O K ____________________________________________________ We go up to see uncle Joe who is very sick �Friday, March 2 1 60 days past 304 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light. Lovely day Miss F. goes home Her father comes after her - A beautiful moonlight night ____________________________________________________ We go to see uncle Joe who was very sick Bernie comes in afternoon In evening Boys Them go to see Marietta Saturday, March 3 2 61 days past 303 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 A lovely day papa goes to Monkland ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa & Miss F - goes to town Papa has bad cold & goes to see Dr. Lalond Sunday, March 4 3 62 days past 302 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Cold. J V. A V. come in Evening Sow has little pigs. Begins to storm ____________________________________________________ 1918 Wm & I go to church very cold Boys went skating in afternoon. �Monday, March 5 4 63 days past 301 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls, and Pocketing. 1917 A dreadful day. Miss F did not come no school. Geo. Rahal goes to the Hill with H.D. Pete takes dinner with us. Sell 2 calves $16.00 Biggest snow storm of Season ____________________________________________________ Blue cow had calf Papa & Wm went to Apple Hill with cow Tuesday, March 6 5 64 days past 300 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck---Eagle Duck---Savanah and Trident Ducks---are standards everywhere. We was Peter calls to bid us goodbye The Goat has a calf Have a letter from Mae & mail on ____________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 7 6 65 days past 299 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics A beautiful day. I spin all afternoon I write to Ferguson ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes to Apple Hill for salt comes home awful sick All children & Miss F down on ice �Thursday, March 8 7 66 days past 298 to come ____________________________________________________ "On the eighth day of March, it was, some people say That St. Patrick at midnight he first saw the day." - S Lover. 1917 A lovely soft morning. Mrs. Campbell comes in afternoon Stella got hurt in School- The girls & Wm go down to Jim's It is snowing Friday, March 9 8 67 days past 297 to come ____________________________________________________ "While others declare 'twas the ninth he was born, And 'twas all a mistake between midnight and morn." - S. Lowell. 1917 Marietta goes down to see Stella. She was very sick when she came home with Grippe In a few minutes who comes but Alex, Big Jim. We spent a pleasant evening ____________________________________________________ Saturday, March 10 9 68 days past 296 to come ____________________________________________________ "For mistakes will occur in a hurry and shock. An' some blamed the babby--- an' some blamed the clock. Till with all their cross questions, sure no one could know, If the child was too fast, or the clock was too slow." -S Lowell. 1917 Marietta in bed all day In afternoon who comes but Dannie & Jessie ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss F goes to down to H.D. Bess takes an awful pain lasting 1½ hrs. Was afraid of appendcites �Sunday, March 11 10 69 days past 295 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 A wonderful day Storming & blowing. Jessie & Wm Dannie Miss F_ go to church In afternoon never lets up. Dannie bound to go home. We persuade him to remain ____________________________________________________ 1918 A dreadful day no one goes to church. M. S. comes and spends afternoon Monday, March 12 11 70 days past 294 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 A nice bright day. Quail comes through with snow plow. Dan & Jessie leave for home 2. pm The old blue cow has a calf ____________________________________________________ 1918 No mail goes through today road blocked Tuesday Wed, March 13 71 days past 293 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. 1917 Wind blowing I am sick do no wash ____________________________________________________ 1918 Had a letter from Mae. Bessie had one too. Papa sick Wm goes to MonKland meets Bennie who goes away being sick for 11 days with quinsy �Wednesday Thursday {written above Wed.}, March 14 72 days past 292 to come ____________________________________________________ "Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of." 1917 Wed. a nice day. We wash ____________________________________________________ 1918 Alex Big Jim and Fred Young come a terrible Storm comes up - a soft snow. Turns cold Had a letter from dear Marietta Thursday Friday, March 15 73 days past 291 to come ____________________________________________________ "The Ides of March are come; Ay, Caesar, but not gone." -Shakespeare 1917 Thursday H.D. comes when we are eating dinner. Allan goes down to Freddie Dougalds for wood hears Apple Hill Church is burned ____________________________________________________ A dreadful day all traffic stopped Concert at St. Andrew prospects blighted. Only 5 children in school. Papa sick 1918 Friday, March 16 74 days past 290 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good all round print for every purpose. 1917 Goes down to F. D for wood upsets & goes to Jims for dinner Miss F does not go home. ____________________________________________________ �1918 A bright day but still blowing A H.C & Rahals Saturday, March 17 75 days past 289 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 Nice in the morning, They go down to F.D It turns out raining. They come home all wet rains all day ____________________________________________________ Sunday, March 18 76 days past 288 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Wm Marietta & I go to church heard Gerd was sick. H.D. here in afternoon in evening A.V. J.V. come. {appears to be written by different person} ____________________________________________________ 1918 A H C & Rahals go to church in afternoon Etta Joe & {?} came back glad to see them Mrs Quinn broke her leg. Monday, March 19 77 days past 287 to come ____________________________________________________ Pillow Cottons and Pillow Slips---all styles, Plain and Twill, Plain Hemmed and Hemmed Stitched. 1917 Papa goes to Apple with load for HD takes three calves getting $24, very very cold. Edmond takes tea here Had a letter from Mae. Got 1st Goose Egg ____________________________________________________ �1918 Papa somewhat better goes to town a lovely day Met Aunt Anna Tuesday, March 20 78 days past 286 to come ____________________________________________________ "War, War, is still the cry." - Bryon. 1917 Storming. I Receive a letter from Marion telling poor Gerd was taking to hospital underwent a serious operation on Sunday. for appendcitis. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Drew 1st load of logs to Monkland roads good but snow melting at an awful rate. Wednesday Friday, March 21 79 days past 285 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. 1917 Rec'd parcel from Mae. and letter from A. L. Young. Papa & Geo Rahal went to Maxville for hay. Peddler took dinner here Danny, Johnny & M. K spent evening Bo't 3256 @ $9 ton = $16.28 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Takes two loads to Monkland roads soft. Ronald Moody comes to buy calves. ____________________________________________________ 1918 {Bessie writing- one of children} Mamma died on saturday was buried on Sunday Papa died on Sunday night at 11 O"clock �Wednesday Friday, March 21 1919 79 days past 285 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. {note placed on top of diary entry from previous pdf} Mar 21/919 This was writen by my Aunt Bessie who was only 10 years old. My father was 17 years old & left to run the farm. He had two younger brothers, one who had brain damage from the red measles when he was 5 years old. My father was very successful, bought more land & had a holstein dairy farm. He has a road named after him Willy (willie) Allan road. 9th Con. South Stormont. He was (over) Thursday, March 22 80 days past 284 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Papa again went to Maxville found it very soft coming home Stella went to see Dr 3301 lbs @ 9= 14.56 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Takes two loads to Monkland snow melting. Rupert comes to buy calves 3. offers $33.-- Mrs. Lalond here. Recievs parcel from Mae. ____________________________________________________ {Bessie writing} And was buried on Tuesday morning �Friday, March 23 81 days past 283 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for. all-round usefulness in the home. 1917 I go down to H.D.s Mr. F comes after teacher. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Takes two more loads Mr. John Malloney dies. Miss F. goes home with A. V. Saturday, March 24 82 days past 282 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house" is "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 Snow going at a great rate bad roads ____________________________________________________ 1918 Again he takes two loads very cold freezes hard Sunday, March 25 83 days past 281 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 We go to church. The roads in a terrible condition. Black cow has a calf ____________________________________________________ 1918 D.A & I go to church Palm Sunday water dreadful high at Bonneville �Monday, March 26 84 days past 280 to come ____________________________________________________ "And grasp the skirts of happy chance, And breast the blows of circumstance." -Tennyson. 1917 Beautiful day Snow going at a great rate. Boys tapped abut 100. Sap is running fine- We wash. The mail comes through today. The 9th day for poor Gerd - ____________________________________________________ 1918 I wash. Papa goes to Monkland with boys Tuesday, March 27 26 85 days past 279 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print washes well. 1917 Jim's sale an ugly day terrible roads. Have a letter from Mae & Miss Kroham Boys gather two taks sap roads so bad cannot get to St Andrews with remains ____________________________________________________ 1918 Tap 200 trees March 26 Eddy here. Wednesday, March 28 27 86 days past 278 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Mass for pa & Ma. Allan goes back to Jim's & H D too. Teacher comes this morning roads terrible. Poor Leo's funeral ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys tap 200 trees more Drew last load of logs. �Thursday, March 29 87 days past 277 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave- fast colours- splendid wear- all unite in "C" Prints. 1917 Fine day ____________________________________________________ Snow more than going Boy tapping. Papa goes to town after medicine. I iron & wash buckets. ____________________________________________________ Friday, March 20 88 days past 276 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. 1917 Sap running fine Papa goes to Monkland. Boys finish tapping. Marietta makes 1st syrup ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys make 1st syrup at night Eddie Compeau sat with them Boys tapped some today I washed 52 bucket of Jims Saturday, March 31 30 89 days past 275 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. 1917 Fine in morning. Starts raining in afternoon. Gerls go to Bush ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes to Monkland for Mae with cutter awful roads �Sunday, April 1 March 29 90 days past 274 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 No one goes to church raining They boil in Bush all day- Thunder and lighting ____________________________________________________ 1918 Etta and Joe come back from church Wm & D.A goes to church with cutter They come back with buggy. A. H. C. has buggy folled lots of people they all got stung {written by Bessie possibly} Monday, April 2 1 91 days past 273 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh permanent colours. 1917 I went to Bush. We washed Had a letter from Mae ____________________________________________________ 1918 Mae goes away this morning Papa takes milking. Rains all day long no Sap- Berdie McDonald buried also Aunt Kate- Got 1st Egg hen April 1 Tuesday, April 3 2 92 days past 272 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light 1917 Wash cans for Bush or Syrup. Wrote to Mae & National Mfg Co. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Bowen works cutting camp wood sap running good. Did not get in from gathering 8.30 I wash more buckets & syrup cans- Got 1st Goose Egg �Wednesday, April 4 93 days past 271 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. 1917 Allan bring calf home. A beautiful day ____________________________________________________ 1918 Allan goes to Avonmore for fee{d} and get pipe of Separator fixed. Thursday, April 5 94 days past 270 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics 1917 Send syrup to Young from Monkland ____________________________________________________ 1918 Busy in bush. Sap running good. Friday, April 6 Good Friday 95 days past 269 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 Made two batches syrup. A miserable cold day. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes down to Scotts for calf. B{o}an Comes to butcher in afternoon. Boys busy in bush Bowan helps to gather. �Saturday, April 7 96 days past 268 to come ____________________________________________________ "Oh how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain glory of an April day." -- Shakespeare. 1917 Papa went to Jims took home churn cold. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Very busy day. Eddie here Saps running good. Boys stay up sell 15.6 boiling. Sunday, April 8 97 days past Easter267 to come ____________________________________________________ Marietta & Wm go to church. J. V. here Sunday Eve. Johnny & Edmond took tea here 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa & I go to church roads bad. Miss F. comes back. A.V. Monday, April 9 98 days past 266 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth". 1917 We was boys haul home wood Papa goes up road {inviting} to his beat St Andrews. Wm Lets the goose in cow stable ____________________________________________________ 1918 A miserable day rains all day I wash �Tuesday, April 10 99 days past 265 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Papa goes to town with H Cahey Very Cold. Boys taking home wood Uncl Joe comes & takes dinner ____________________________________________________ 1918 Turns awful cold No Sap Boy pulling out manure Bessie Papa & I go to church very cold. Dr. Lalond goes to see Mr Campbell Wednesday, April 11 100 days past 264 to come ____________________________________________________ Bag Cloths, Rubber Cloths and Grey Cloths for Manufacturers. 1917 Boys getting home wood. Edmond here. In evening start gathering sap ____________________________________________________ 1918 Very Cold No sap Thursday, April 12 101 days past 263 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. 1917 Marietta Gene & Wm go to church for Easter duty. Storming Papa goes over to hill ____________________________________________________ 1918 Good run of Sap but still cold. Little Pigs come. & blue Cow has a calf Also Black heifer on North side �Friday, April 13 102 days past 262 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---for Ladies and Children's wear. 1917 Busy boiling. Florence comes up in afternoon ____________________________________________________ 1918 Sap runing good Papa boils in afternoon boys boil till 3 A M. Geo. Rahal with them Saturday, April 14 103 days past 261 to come __________________________________________________________ "Men are April when they woo, December when they wed." ---Shakespeare. 1917 A busy day lots of Sap. Wm goes to get a shoe on Maud Papa goes to Station & I go back to make syrup. Mae comes home. White cow comes in. __________________________________________________________ 1918 Busy boiling Sunday, April 15 104 days past 260 to come __________________________________________________________ 1917 Papa & I go to church. Drive down to J {?}. In afternoon boys go back to gather them Wm goes to Station We have straw berries for dinner. 1918 __________________________________________________________ Papa & I go to dinner & supper to Mr. Valades Enjoy the day very much �Monday, April 16 105 days past 259 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck---Eagle Duck---Savanah and Trident Ducks---are standards everywhere. 1917 Monday Miss F. returns. School opens. I go back in morning to clean evaporator pails put goose to hatch in hen house ____________________________________________________ 1918 On a new schedule of time McMartin buried boys make last syrup. Uncle Joe came & took supper here Tuesday, April 17 106 days past 258 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 Our Parcel comes from Eatons Busy in bush ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys gather & wash buckets I start cleaning Cook house Wednesday, April 18 107 days past 257 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheetings and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. 1917 Papa goes to Monkland taks home 4 cwt flour. I was in Bush all afternoon ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes to St Andrews with Syrup. I rake front yd. lovely & warm Boys finish washing 625 buckets & Evpaporator �Thursday, April 19 108 days past 256 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites 1917 We go to Easter Duty Bessie, Papa & I Sandy comes to Butcher I go back & boil in Afternoon We hear from Miss H. telling of her intended marriage ____________________________________________________ 1918 Turns dreadful cold every thing frozen Snows Got 1st Turkey Egg April 17 1918. before this cold Papa set fire to weeds & hay it runing for fa{r}e Friday, April 20 109 days past 255 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea stands the sun and tub. We go to Easter duty, Besse Papa & I. It rains all afternoon Sandy Comes We go to Easter duty. Bessie Papa & I ____________________________________________________ Saturday, April 21 110 days past 254 to come ____________________________________________________ "Oh how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain glory of an April day." ---Shakespeare. 1917 Boy gathers Bucket & brings home last of syrup ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes up to Dan McMillans a beautiful �Sunday, April 22 111 days past 253 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Wm D. A & Marietta & I go to church A. Chisholm called ____________________________________________________ 1918 Wm Bessie & I go to church pours rain all the way home Monday, April 23 112 days past 252 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Wash as usual very cold begin sending to factory ____________________________________________________ 1918 I wash as usual Tuesday, April 24 113 days past 251 to come ____________________________________________________ "War, war, my noble father. Thus I fling it; And fair-eyed Peace, farewell." 1917 I make last churning & wash 300 buckets in afternoon Wm Miss F and Marietta goes to Mrs J. B's funeral wake ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go over to Uncle Johnny Camerons I wonder what next year will bring who ever lives. Uncle Johnny leaves for Winnipeg. Poor fellow Papa goes to sale at R. McDoigh �Wednesday, April 25 114 days past 250 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print washes well. 1917 Go to Mrs. J. B. McDonald's funeral. finish washing buckets in afternoon Girls go to dance @ Harrisons ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys go to Easter Duty & Saw comes in afternoon Thursday, April 26 115 days past 249 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Jim Comes in afternoon I make soap. Kate & D A go to church. Wm Sows cabbage & onions ____________________________________________________ 1918 Saw here for while then goes to Geo. R. Friday, April 27 116 days past 248 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" Print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable. 1917 Papa goes to Monkland with a load for Jim. I send Box to Mae ____________________________________________________ Saw finishes. Papa & Geo Rahe goes to Monkland. I give Eggs to Goose Miss F. goes home and goes to Seymour's dance I wash bed clothes - 1918 �Saturday, April 28 117 days past 247 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing. 1917 We go to town for bed. got my hat. A.C called & invited Marietta to wedding ____________________________________________________ Papa & Wm goes after Binder to R. McDougalds 1918 Sunday, April 29 118 days past 246 to come ____________________________________________________ Wm Marietta & I go to church very cold 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 D A Bessie & I go to church In Afternoon Bessie & I go to A H Chisholms. H D & Florence over takes with car & we ride home with them. Uncle Geo. Sick with quinsy ____________________________________________________ Monday, April 30 119 days past 245 to come ____________________________________________________ "By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April's breeze unfurled." ---Emerson. 1917 We wash and clean Cook house (Aunt Marietta wrote this) Miss F. goes to dance at Seymours with A. P. A V. and J. takes car back and I go. ____________________________________________________ Papa goes to Morthfield Sta with 2 Calves $15.00. 1918 �Tuesday, May 1 120 days past 244 to come ____________________________________________________ "For I'm to be Queen of the May, mother, I'm to be Queen of the May." -Tennyson. 1917 I bake bread. Marietta goes to town with Joe Chisholm. Angus Comes home from Trenton pouring rain. Had welcome at Joes - Miss F goes down with Duncan. Lovely time. ____________________________________________________ Archie McMillan from Finch takes supper here. 1918 Wednesday, May 2 121 days past 243 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. 1917 raining all day washed bal of bed clothes, Etta cut border off paper - for hall upstairs ____________________________________________________ Thursday May 3 122 days past 242 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 We start papering hall. up stairs very hard frost & cold {following entry erased} {All? goes up 8th to buy oats} �Friday, May 4 123 days past 241 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. We finish papering hall upstairs I wash all the curtains. Miss F goes home. It is Arbour day Wm put Eggs under grey turkey 1917 ____________________________________________________ {writing very faint, possibly erased} {I wash bed clothes. Miss F goes home & goes to Seymour's dance} Saturday, May 5 124 days past 240 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites. 1917 Avery Cold East wind. I make out factory work for 1st time Papa & Wm go to St Andrew Wm goes to V. for oats. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss F goes up to Campbells Mae. Comes home Sunday, May 6 125 days past 239 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Papa & I went to church and went up to uncle Geo, J. V & A. V. here when we came back ____________________________________________________ Joe and Marietta & Mrs & Mr. Valade come to have dinner Geo. Rahal has dinner here too. Mae goes away Joe takes her to Sta 1918 �Monday, May 7 126 days past 238 to come ____________________________________________________ Pillow Cottons and Pillow Slips---all styles, Plain and Twill, Plain Hemmed and Hemmed Stitched. 1917 Washed & started papering my room. Planted potatoes in front of house ____________________________________________________ 1918 I wash & scrub Cook house Tuesday, May 8 127 days past 237 to come ____________________________________________________ "Love---whose month is every May." - Ibid. 1917 Etta went to Monkland Papered my room. Etta went with J. C. to see Angus ____________________________________________________ 1918 I sett Old Donald, Grey turkey and Big Black one beside the Elm tree Wednesday, May 9 128 days past 236 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. 1917 Etta went to Monkland with Papa to get her grey dress fitted Took 19 doz. Eggs got 35.¢ a doz. I set hen in truck very cold drizzling rain - ____________________________________________________ 1918 Very cold. {erased entry} �Thursday, May 10 129 days past 235 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics 1917 Allan sowed 1st grain in middle field cold I painted my room & boys. ____________________________________________________ Gene. Wm & D. A go to church and go over to Uncle Johnnys. 1918 Friday, May 11 130 days past 234 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. 1917 Raining Cold rained all night. Set Black turkey at road ____________________________________________________ Saturday, May 12 131 days past 233 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C" Prints. 1917 Papa went up to uncle Geo' for hay. Showery all day. Put down Carpet in my own room �Sunday, May 13 132 days past 232 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Bessie, Etta D A & I went to church Miss F went with H. D.s. A. V. McD came in evening - Monday, May 14 133 days past 231 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" Print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable. 1917 Washed in afternoon wash on strip dining room carpet, finished sowing middle field. Put goose eggs under hen over hen house Very cold Tuesday, May 15 134 days past 230 to come ____________________________________________________ "In the very May-morn of his youth, Ripe for exploits and mighty enterprises." - Shakespeare. 1917 Very cold ice 1/4 in thick at pump sowing field next line south finished washing carpet. now cleaning teachers room Wednesday, May 16 135 days past 229 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours. 1917 House cleaning. In evening May Rufe & Mary spends eveing here Wm goes to Apple Hill on Bicycle �Thursday, May 17 136 days past 228 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. 1917 D.A. Etta & I went to church Gerd and Marion came to dinner Enjoyed the day very much Friday, May 18 137 days past 227 to come ____________________________________________________ "Time and tide wait for no man." 1917 We make the garden sowed Onions. Saturday, May 19 138 days past 226 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for all-round usefulness in the home. 1917 Sowed Beets & Carrots. May comes home. Wm goes to meet her - Etta washe Buggy Sunday, May 20 139 days past 225 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Etta Bessie & D A goes to church Miss F. goes home. A lovely day Wm Etta go to train with Mae. JV. A V. & Miss F - Come. They all go out for drive �Monday, May 21 140 days past 224 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house" is "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 We wash as usual. In afternoon we finish sowing onions. I set old Donald and two hens in hen house. 1918 To busy to write anything Tuesday, May 22 141 days past 223 to come ____________________________________________________ "My voice is still for war. Gods! Can a Roman senate long debate Which of the two to choose, slavery or death?" --Addison. Started papering dining Room One Horn came in 1917 Wednesday, May 23 142 days past 222 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Painted dining room Thursday, May 24 143 days past 221 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. 1917 The sawyers came in afternoon. The girls, Miss F. Bessie & Etta went to Quails. Got 1st turkey Egg from small turkey - �Friday, May 25 144 days past 220 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 Papa goes home with Saw. Saturday, May 26 145 days past 219 to come ____________________________________________________ "As it fell upon a day, In the merry month of May." --Barnfield 1917 We put out the flowers & fixed flower beds. Sunday, May 27 146 days past 218 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Bessie Etta D A & myself go to church. Uncle Geo. & family and Aunt Annie come also Tom, Ned. In Eve girls go for motor drive - Monday, May 28 147 days past 217 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 We wash and Angus come Pete comes in Evening. I set turkey down at fence also hen in paper box, hen house �Tuesday, May 29 148 days past 216 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons--full range--heavy, medium and light. 1917 Angus here. I sow carrots Black seed and Cucumbers. In afternoon I put down carpet in dining room & finish papering Wednesday, May 30 149 days past 215 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Papa & D A. went to town I clean ceiling of Kitchen Have a letter from poor Mae who is sick with measles girls go to town. Etta wins candy. Thursday, May 31 150 days past 214 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. 1917 Mr. Jones takes dinner here Old grey turkey has chicken We start papering Kitchen Friday, June 1 151 days past 213 to come ____________________________________________________ "A noise like of a hidden brook, In the leafy month of June." --S. T. Coleridge 1917 Wm, D A & Etta go to the church Kate works at H. D. Mrs J.Y.A. has priest. finish papering Kitchen ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss F. went home �Saturday, June 2 152 days past 212 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 I make factory work but very busy all day. $1.00 per @ Paper Cook house. Milk goes to factory 1st time in evening ____________________________________________________ Mae came home. a lovely evening but Cold 1918 Sunday, June 3 153 days past 211 to come ____________________________________________________ Papa Bessie & I go to church drizzling and Cold I wrote to Mae 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Mae visits Marietta for 1st time. She and Bessie go to church and go in Car Monday, June 4 154 days past 210 to come ____________________________________________________ Bag Cloths, Rubber Cloths and Grey Cloths for Manufacturers. 1917 Wash as usual & clean Cook house Girls go to Seymours Etta gets ready twice, mad as a wet hen ____________________________________________________ 1918 We sow seeds in our garden very windey. Plant every thing. Very windy. Miss F comes back with her father very miserable tells me she is going to quit so miserable �Tuesday, June 5 155 days past 209 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Set hen between boards at door. I sew Bessies dress ____________________________________________________ 1918 I wash - a lovely day Wednesday, June 6 156 days past 208 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" Print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable. 1917 Poor S. Montgomery dies. Papa & I go to wake I put out stove in afternoon. I sew, Mrs Lalond gets calf from Uncle Geo ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss F goes home for good A V comes after her and her Sister - Thursday, June 7 157 days past 207 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck---Eagle Duck---Savanah and Trident Ducks---are standards everywhere. 1917 Nice & cool. Wm disks corn ground. I set hen between boards �Friday, June 8 158 days past 206 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Went to funeral Sandy Mont Black turkey came out at road Saturday, June 9 159 days past 205 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good all round print for every purpose. 1917 Planted beans. (white). Sunday, June 10 160 days past 204 to come ____________________________________________________ Wm Bessie & Etta & myself go to church. Etta goes to McGilles rained all day did not get home till Tuesday morning Went to dance at Black River Monday, June 11 161 days past 203 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck—Eagle Duck—Savannah and Trident Ducks—are standards everywhere. 1917 Etta does not get home Dance at Black River Both girls; both gents come back one gets left. �Tuesday, June 12 162 days past 202 to come ____________________________________________________ "What is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days." -Lowell. 1917 Start Bessie's white dress set little turkey down at fence Papa & D A go to town to get his face lanced Wednesday, June 13 163 days past 201 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. 1917 Plant potatoes Angus and Katie come down very warm. I replant Black seed Thursday, June 14 164 days past 200 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Raining finish planting potatoes in afternoon Friday, June 15 165 days past 199 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing. 1917 Replant black seed onions girls go to dance at Dan Woods Mr Fraser cones back and Etta goes out to ____________________________________________________ �Saturday, June 16 166 days past 198 to come ___________________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. 1917 Very busy expect Mae home Papa goes to meet Mae, Wm goes to factory Sunday, June 17 167 days past 197 to come ____________________________________________________ Etta Bessie & papa go to church Uncle Joe & Aunt Mary come in afternoon. J V. & A V come Go out for drive - Monday, June 18 168 days past 196 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. Wash, Take old Donald out of nest. Boys plant potatoes over. Papa plant Corn & Beans Tuesday, June 19 169 days past 195 to come ____________________________________________________ "No price is set on the lavish summer, June may be had by the poorest comer." - Lowell. I paint the floor Wednesday, June 20 170 days past 194 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. Put 2nd Coat on floor. �Saturday, June 23 173 days past 191 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 We goto the church Bessie Gene, Dunk & I. In evening Dan McMillan comes then Allan & John James Mae comes up with Aunt Annie to Cornwall - Sunday, June 24 174 days past 190 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Etta, Allan, and Dunk go to church, Wm goes with Pat Set hen in hen house west of door Monday, June 25 175 days past 189 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---for hard wear of all kinds. 1917 Washed, Turkey down at schoolhouse came out set hen in hen house east of door Tuesday, June 26 176 days past 188 to come ____________________________________________________ "Brevity is the soul of wit, And tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes." -Shakespeare (Hamlet). Girls go up to Campbells �Wednesday, June 27 177 days past 187 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck---just the cloth for seaside wear. 1917- Alovely day. Lawn social at St Andrews. Girls go Thursday, June 28 178 days past 186 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. A beautiful day. Friday, June 29 179 days past 185 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. 1917 S A very heavy rain. Weeding garden. Miss F. goes home for good. Saturday, June 30 180 days past 184 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck---try it for children's summer clothing. 1917 We get 1st straw berries. I go over to other side. I make up factory work. Mae comes home �Sunday, July 1 Sunday, July 1 181 days past 183 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Mae, Etta D A go to church Wm goes up to Uncle Joe's Monday, July 2 182 days past 182 to come ____________________________________________________ "I remember, I remember, How my childhood fleeted by---The mirth of its December And the warmth of its July." -Praed. 1917 Wash as usual. Mae goes away in evening Tuesday, July 3 183 days past 181 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms 1917 We go to berrie early in morning over to McLaughlin's. Goslings come out Wednesday, July 4 184 days past 180 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Etta Gene goes to berries I go in afternoon �Thursday July 5 185 days past 179 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. Picking berries. Friday, July 6 186 days past 178 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---hard and strong as its name. Sew all day Saturday, July 7 187 days past 177 to come ____________________________________________________ "War its thousands slays, Peace its ten thousands." -Porteus. Pick berries in afternoon Red & white cow came in Sunday, July 8 188 days past 176 to come ____________________________________________________ Go to J. {Lecks} for dinner Marion & Murphy spend evening here �Monday, July 9 189 days past 175 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Wash. Bessie & I go to berries in afternoon. raining. Took young turkeys out of nest We send case of eggs to Montreal Tuesday, July 10 190 days past 174 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C" Prints. Raining still Wednesday, July 11 191 days past 173 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea gives satisfaction in the home. 1917 Etta, Bessie & I go over to berries on other side get about 4 qts Thursday, July 12 192 days past 172 to come ____________________________________________________ "Strive still to be a man before your Mother." -Cowper. Picking berries �Friday, July 13 193 days past 171 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. Papa sowed buckwheat behind barn. Black Cow has a calf - Saturday, July 14 194 days past 170 to come _____________________________________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---best cloth for Men's Shirts. Mae comes home Sunday, July 15 195 days past 169 to come ____________________________________________________ St. Swithin's Day. 1917 Etta, Bessie D A go to chur Wm in wheel. Mae goes away in evening Etta goes for motor drive Monday, July 16 196 days past 168 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. wash as usual I finish cleaning goose berries �Tuesday, July 17 197 days past 167 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours. We go up to Campbells for berries. C. J. Comes down in evening Wednesday, July 18 198 days past 166 to come ____________________________________________________ We are Headquarters for Cotton Shoe Drills. We go to Cornwall. I take dinner at Aunt Annies Get Boys suits Thursday, July 19 199 days past 165 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. I send to Eatons for Springs & Mattresses. Sew in afternoon Friday, July 20 200 days past 164 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. I sew all day Saturday, July 21 201 days past 163 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth." Go over to pick last straw berries �Sunday, July 22 202 days past 162 to come ____________________________________________________ Go to church and go up to Uncle Joes for dinne Monday, July 23 203 days past 161 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---for Ladies and Children's wear. Allan goes to Monkland Sends Crate to Montreal Eggs 40¢ Tuesday, July 24 204 days past 160 to come ____________________________________________________ "Toll for the Brave. The Brave that are no more, All sunk beneath the wave, Fast by their native shore." - Cowper. Go to pick 1st raspberries on Lalonds. Wednesday, July 25 205 days past 159 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Picking berries Thursday, July 26 206 days past 158 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea stands the sun and tub. Picking berries �Friday, July 27 207 days past 157 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. Picked berries till 3 in afternoon Saturday, July 28 208 days past 156 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. Make out Factory work Sunday, July 29 209 days past 155 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Uncle Johnny Cameron and Aunt Annie Comes Have a mess of new potatoes. J. V. comes in evening go to town. Monday, July 30 210 days past 154 to come ____________________________________________________ "He makes no friend who never made a foe." -Tennyson. Sewing & picking berries �Tuesday, July 31 211 days past 153 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. Sewing & picking beries Wednesday, August 1 212 days past 152 to come ____________________________________________________ "Habit, if not resisted, Soon becomes a necessity." -St.Augustine. Picking berries ____________________________________________________ Boys go to meeting got 18 loads of hay in. Thursday, August 2 213 days past 151 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. Picking berries Friday, August 3 214 days past 150 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---used with satisfaction from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Aunt Annie goes to town with H. D. Etta & Bessie goes up to Chisholms Archie Rahal comes home in Automobile. �Saturday, August 4 215 days past 149 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house" is "Steelclad" Galatea. Usual work Sunday, August 5 216 days past 148 to come ____________________________________________________ Etta goes to church with C- & go to picnic out to Island then goes to party at McIntosh' Monday, August 6 217 days past 147 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. I go to pick blackberries leave washing with Marietta Tuesday, August 7 218 days past 146 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. We go to berries early get about 15 qts Wednesday, August 8 219 days past 145 to come ____________________________________________________ "He that repeateth a matter separateth many friends." -Proverbs XVII, 9. We remain at home �Thursday, August 9 220 days past 144 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print for all purposes where print is used. 1917 Go to berries with Florence & Mazy and got all wet Etta Jgoes to dance in Williamstown. John Archie here Friday, August 10 221 days past 143 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C" Prints. I go to berries alone ____________________________________________________ We go to Duncan Neds funera and Mrs Jim Lawson. Hear Marion is dead Saturday, August 11 222 days past 142 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Usual work no Factory work tonight ____________________________________________________ Sunday, August 12 223 days past 141 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Go to church In evening Etta goes out to Moose Creek Finish Factory work. ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go over to Uncle Johnnys and go to Hotel Dieu to see Marion. �Monday, August 13 224 days past 140 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for all-round usefulness in the home. 1917 We go to berries do not wash Papa goes to Monkland get Springs & Mattress. Send crate eggs to Montreal Tuesday, August 14 1918 225 days past 139 to come ____________________________________________________ "'Tis better to be brief than tedious." -Shakespeare (Richard III) {writing very faint} Herbert Daniels dies at Hotel Dieu Cornwall Wednesday, August 15 226 days past 138 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours. 1917 Usual work. raining ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys go to wake. Herbert Daniels dies - Thursday, August 16 227 days past 137 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 We go to berries. Katie Come down in afternoon Archie Rahal Comes in evening �____________________________________________________ 1918 Marion Comes home to her Fathers. Very poorly Dr. Coming every day. Friday, August 17 228 days past 136 to come ____________________________________________________ Muskoka Scrim---best value on the market. 1917 I put Cucumbers in Brine ____________________________________________________ We go to Daniels Funeral at A.V. go to Uncle Duncans for dinner - Saturday, August 18 229 days past 135 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. 1917 Mae Comes home for her vacation. Uncle Johnny & Mary Ann Comes & spends afternoon. Uncle Johnny works at hay makes coils Sunday, August 19 230 days past 134 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Mae, Etta WmD A. goes to church In evening. The girls go to party at Uncle Johnnys (Lecks) Monday, August 20 231 days past 133 to come ____________________________________________________ "A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market." -Lamb. 1917 We wash. In afternoon I run to berries when a big storm Comes up �Tuesday, August 21 232 days past 132 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 Marietta goes down to Collect for Florence. Mae Bessie & I go over to pick berries for last time Wednesday, August 22 233 days past 131 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Pat Rahal Comes to bind oats They finish Cutting hay on other side west of road. Party at Tom Quinns. {entry erased} Thursday, August 23 234 days past 130 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings are celebrated for their fast colours and sharp printing. Visit with Mae. Little pigs Come. Friday, August 24 235 days past 129 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. Coil hay read for stacking McMaster Comes to buy pigs Girls go up to Uncle Joes Uncle Geo & Uncle Joe takes supper here Saturday, August 25 236 days past 128 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings bring success to shirting Manufacturers. We visit with Mae �Sunday, August 26 237 days past 127 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Mae, Wm Rahals goto Green field. Marion and Mercella Malloney called. Marietta goes to Campbells Collecting for Florence. Monday, August 27 238 days past 126 to come ____________________________________________________ "Castles in the air cost a vast deal to keep up." -Lytton. We wash. Etta sends money to Florence Papa goes to Apple Hill with pigs They weigh 1445 lbs @ 17¢ gives $245.50 Tuesday, August 28 239 days past 125 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Maudie Come Collecting for social at St Andrews. Papa & I go & spend evening at Angus Chisholms. Dan Rahal goes away Wednesday, August 29 240 days past 124 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Tickings are best for Mattresses---Pillows---Fancy work---Trunk Linings. Mae goes up to Rahals Thursday, August 30 241 days past 123 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house"is "Steelclad" Galatea. Social at St Andrews �Friday, August 31 242 days past 122 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. Mary & Archie Spend evening her. Greenfield dance Saturday, September 1 243 days past 121 to come ____________________________________________________ "The book of nature getteth short of leaves." -Hood. Visit all day. Sunday, September 2 244 days past 120 to come ____________________________________________________ We go up to Uncle Joes to see Marion. Danny, Miss McK{inan} Cassie, Mrs D McDonald visit us Monday, September 3 245 days past 119 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. Mae goes away. Etta goes to a ball at Harrisons ____________________________________________________ Miss Davis and Miss & D. come in evening. Mae goes to Montreal Tuesday, September 4 246 days past 118 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. 1917 Marion is married a lovely day Marietta remains up from dance goes to Marriage - comes home in evening �Wednesday, September 5 247 days past 117 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" Print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable. We talk all day Thursday, September 6 248 days past 116 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Sleeve Linings---extra good value. Mike comes to work at stack here all day Friday, September 7 249 days past 115 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. They finish the hay, grain and everything Saturday, September 8 250 days past 114 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth." Boys go to work at H Ds in Afternoon Sunday, September 9 251 days past 113 to come ____________________________________________________ We think of going up to Uncle Geo. It rains so we Come home Aunt Annie & Loretta & Rob go up to Uncle Geo also Uncle Johnny & Teresa �Monday, September 10 252 days past 112 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good all round print for every purpose. We wash and I pick Cucumbers & put in salt Tuesday, September 11 253 days past 111 to come ____________________________________________________ Empire Quilts for Bedspreads. I go down to Montgomerys Wednesday, September 12 254 days past 110 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Papa go to Ottawa fair with H. Cahey - Comes hom through night with Pat McLaughlin. ____________________________________________________ Thursday, September 13 255 days past 109 to come ____________________________________________________ "Pity the best of words should be but wind." We go to Mrs J. Y. A funeral Mrs McPhaul. Friday, September 14 1918 256 days past 108 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites. Wm goes to Ottawa Fair with Dan on Hill & Pat Rahal �____________________________________________________ Jim Rahal working here since Thursday last. He goes to Greenfield to-morrow Saturaday. Saturday, September 15 257 days past 107 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. Mae Comes home. Wm Comes from Ottawa with Danon Hill Dan McMillan here Sunday, September 16 1918 258 days past 106 to come ____________________________________________________ Mae is at home. Myrtle McIntosh Isabella Faucett, Joe & Marietta & Archie comes to dinne. Archie drives Mae to Sta - Wm H. here Monday, September 17 259 days past 105 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1918 A busy day I do factory work I preserve plums. Dan McMi comes for supper from AV. Tuesday, September 18 260 days past 104 to come ____________________________________________________ "Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer." 1918 Uncle Geo comes after D A with car. He goes with him Miss D- goes to dance to Mrs Archie Young Alex's �Wednesday, September 19 261 days past 103 to come ____________________________________________________ No 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print washes well. Boys go to Avonmore Fair Girls go to Ball at Avonmore Saturday, September 22 264 days past 100 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck---for hard wear. 1917 Mae Comes home ____________________________________________________ 1918 Cold and showery Miss D- Sick Sunday, September 23 264 days past 99 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Miss F- goes home from Mass. D McMillan & Maggie here - May goes away. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss D- goes to church with Geo. Rahal. He Comes in to dinner. I write to Danny across the Seas - Wm H- here- Dunk comes home with Uncle Geo. {?g} Monday, September 24 266 days past 98 to come ___________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1918 Papa & Wm go to Apple Hill with Bull. raining. �Tuesday, September 25 267 days past 97 to come ____________________________________________________ "Thick as Autumnal leaves that strew the brooks." -Milton. J B comes to Butcher pig. Wednesday, September 26 268 days past 96 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. 1917 Colman Comes to cut Corn. Etta goes up to see Katie Thursday, September 27 269 days past 95 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. Marietta & papa goes to town to get her teeth fixed 1917 Friday, September 28 270 days past 94 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 We go to Maxville fair Etta Come home with H D gets her green dress made ____________________________________________________ �Saturday, September 29 271 days past 93 to come ____________________________________________________ We are Headquarters for Cotton Shoe Drills. A. V. comes after Mae Comes from Monkland she comes out with Uncle Johnnys. Loretta sick. Ruth remains back Sunday, September 30 272 days past 92 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 We go to church think to go to Uncle Geo. but it rains and they go out to dinne to D A McDonald ____________________________________________________ 1918 May home Joe, Miss D, Isabelle goes to Monkland with her. Wm H. comes we remain in parlor Monday, October 1 273 days past 91 to come ____________________________________________________ "He that will to bed go sober, Falls with the leaf still in October." -Pollo. 1917 Wash and peel apples all afternoon ____________________________________________________ Make up factory work and begin wash 1918 Tuesday, October 2 274 days past 90 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Pee{l} Apples Boys pick potatoes and sends them to Jims. Papa takes eggs to Monkland. ____________________________________________________ �1918 Papa goes out to Wm Sandy. Jims for wire. Mary Fraser dies Wednesday, October 3 275 days past 89 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing 1917 Papa & Etta go to town again rainy and disagreeable We take in the beans - We fix up the dining room stove & pipes. _______________________________________________________________________________ 1918 We put up dining room stove Dr. Lalond goes to see Duncan Chisholm Thursday, October 4 276 days past 88 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 raining still ____________________________________________________ We go to Mary Frasers funeral Wm & I- 1918 Friday, October 5 277 days past 87 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for all-around usefulness in the home. We go to first Friday Papa goes to town with HD. Miss F goes home- 1917 ____________________________________________________ �Wm gets through with Corn and putting wire on fence. Miss D goes out to spend weekend a A H McGillis 1918 Saturday, October 6 278 days past 86 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheetings and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. A gloomy day make 12 bottle pickles. Make up the books Miss F goes to Ottawa 1917 ____________________________________________________ Rains all day a terrible day Cold 1918 Sunday, October 7 279 days past 85 to come ____________________________________________________ Etta DA Bessie & I go to chur Wm goes with Tom a cold miserable day Etta goes out to J McGillis to party 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Another awful day. Dont go to church In afternoon Joe & Marietta come and takes D. A. home from Uncle Geo Glad indeed to see them Monday, October 8 280 days past 84 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Wash It rains all day Etta goes to dance at Harrison Miss Fraser goes comes from Ottawa comes back from dance ____________________________________________________ �1918 A nice day I wash Tuesday, October 9 281 days past 83 to come ____________________________________________________ "Nor wanting is the brown October, drawn, Mature and perfect, from his dark retreat." -Thomson. Nice & bright writing to Mae 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 I irom Miss D is preparing to go to Teacher's Convention but its posponed to later date Wednesday, October 10 282 days past 82 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. 1917 Papa & Etta goes to town ____________________________________________________ We dig 1st potatoes a lovely day. Bessies Birthday 1918 Thursday, October 11 283 days past 81 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light. 1917 Papa & goes up to see Mr Rahal & call at Angus Chisholms to see the girls ____________________________________________________ We dig potatoes. Miss D. goes to H D. for tea 1918 �Friday, October 12 284 days past 80 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Priest goes to see Mr Rahal and he dies that night ____________________________________________________ It rains in morning but we dig potatoes in afternoon 1918 Saturday, October 13 285 days past 79 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Marietta goes up to Rahals papa & Wm goes to Monklan with Cheese. Papa goes to wake at night. The boys go over to fill silo ____________________________________________________ 1918 An awful day rains Miss D goes to H D. for hat. I have Card from Mae stating she has flue am very anxious Wm goes to Monk in evening to telephone but could not find even St. Sunday, October 14 286 days past 78 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 We go to church boys go up to R- in evening. J V & A V come in evening. ____________________________________________________ 1918 A thunder storm in morning but clears off and we go to church Everything deferred Confirmation Mission & Ec. Schools closed �Monday, October 15 287 days past 77 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck---Eagle Duck---Savanah and Trident Ducks---are standards everywhere. 1917 We go to funeral ____________________________________________________ Thanks giving day Miss Davis teaches school 1918 Tuesday, October 16 288 days past 76 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 We wash. Florence gos to town Grace is born ____________________________________________________ Miss Davis cloes school Digging potatoes 1918 Wednesday, October 17 289 days past 75 to come ____________________________________________________ "Take time by the forelock." We dig potatoes in front of Orchard 1917 ____________________________________________________ We are digging potatoes awful soft- Lalond boys here - 1918 �Thursday, October 18 290 days past 74 to come ____________________________________________________ No 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print---washes well. 1917 We are still at potatoes Mr. Jones visits the school a lovely day ____________________________________________________ Still at potatoes with Lalond boys 1918 Friday, October 19 291 days past 73 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---hard and strong as its name. Rains Unable Boys work at Alex Moodys at mill ____________________________________________________ Saturday, October 20 {pencil brackets around 20} 292 days past 72 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. Papa goes down to Scotts Boys work at Alex on Hill Come home to send D J D Annual home Miss F goes home papa {papa is written in red crayon} {w}ars a pair of pens 1917 Sunday, October 21 293 days past 71 to come ____________________________________________________ We go to church Forty Hrs begins - {erased or very faint - J V comes for dinner} 1917 ____________________________________________________ �Miss Davis goes out to Sandy McGillis with Wm Joe - another man Miss D - goes to church with Tom Caughy rains something Awful - 1918 Monday, October 22 294 days past 70 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good all round print for every purpose. Children go to the church I wash. Kate & D. A. go down in afternoon ____________________________________________________ Tuesday, October 23 295 days past 69 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print washes well. We go to the church Wm ridges all potatoes in front of Orchard. Archie Rahal, Mary & Biddy spend evening 1917 ____________________________________________________ We go and spend afternoon with Marietta. Had such a nice afternoon - 1918 Wednesday, October 24 296 days past 68 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours. We start potatoes on the side rains awful I go over to HD with Christens clothes 1917 ____________________________________________________ Archie Rahal landed home Mary and he spends evening here- Goes away next morning Archie Bring me a parcel from Mae 1918 �Thursday, October 25 297 days past 67 to come ____________________________________________________ "Even the sun has spots." We rest all day as it rains in morning. D. David had his shoulder put out of place Friday, October 26 298 days past 66 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. Florence comes home from hospita a lovely day. The mill moves here Papa goes to Monkland with case of Eggs 43¢ a dozen of eggs. Saturday, October 27 299 days past 65 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---for hard wear of all kinds. The mill is here a big gang for dinner Mae is coming home Miss F & Marietta goes to train to meet her 1917 Sunday, October 28 300 days past 64 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Miss F- Marietta & D A go to church Wm goes to chapel with Geo Raha Mae goes away again A V & J V. come ____________________________________________________ We go to Marietta to meet Geo McDonald (BlackSmith) funeral. Mrs Bill McAllan dies 1918 �Monday, October 29 {pencilled brackets around 29) 301 days past 63 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. 1917 A.G Lawson married an awful day. Boys working at Lalonds at mill. Mr Mike spend evening here D.A. McMillan comes after dog. It thunders an lightens. ____________________________________________________ Josephine McPhaul {dr?} also Mrs Bill McAllan Miss Davis goes home- 1918 Tuesday, October 30 302 days past 62 to come ____________________________________________________ "For who knows most, him loss of time most grieves." -Dante 1917 raining & wind but lovely and warm. Boys help Geo. Rahal thrashing. Papa starts ploughing Archie R - spends evening Etta has toothache ____________________________________________________ Wednesday, October 31 {October 31 circled in pencil} 303 days past 61 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Papa got new plow. boys at Rahals. Archie goes away We take in the Stove ____________________________________________________ Ned Boys take Sick Papa & H D. goes to St Andrews to wire for Dr. 1918 �Thursday, November 1 304 days past 60 to come ____________________________________________________ "Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude." -Shakespeare Girls expected to go for drive but did not - 1917 ____________________________________________________ Father McRae comes back to see Ned Boys also Dr. Lalond Papa & H D again goes to St A for Fr. McRae. Rec'd letter from Miss Davis Ottawa 1918 Friday, November 2 305 days past 59 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea stands the sun and tub. 1917 First Friday did not go Katie & Teresa goes to mass Etta & Miss Fraser go to Katies for tea Johnny & Wm give them a swift ride home. Miss F goes home ____________________________________________________ 1918 All Saints day. Did not go to church on a/c of Flue. Ned's boys sick. Saturday, November 3 306 days past 58 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C"Prints. 1918 May comes home A. V. comes back. The 1st time for Mae to come after being sick Wm Comes home from Uncle Geo ____________________________________________________ Nathan McLaughlin dies {Entire entry bracketed} �Sunday, November 4 307 days past 57 to come ____________________________________________________ Marion & Les were here glad to see them. Went down to Chisholms. 2 oclock in morning - when they got home Etta promised to visit Marion in two weeks time I wonder if she'll go 1917 ____________________________________________________ Joe & Marietta comes back Jos. goes to Station with Mae Also Bessie & Eugene. Wm goes back up to Uncle Geo. Nathan McLaughlin buried 1918 Monday, November 5 308 days past 56 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Clothes line broke Etta takes cold rinsing in Cold water ____________________________________________________ I wash a very disagreeable day rain and Snow - 1918 Tuesday, November 6 309 days past 55 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites 1917 Etta Sick ____________________________________________________ Ned Boys no better send for Dr. in hurry - Dr. Dickey of Newington - Catherine Jennet sick too - Begin knitting Bessie's stockings 1918 �Wednesday, November 7 310 days past 54 to come ____________________________________________________ "A cheerful friend is like a sunny day." -Lubbock. Etta sick Pete comes & spends evening 1917 ____________________________________________________ Papa goes to St Andrews for pig feed. A Lovely day 1918 Thursday, November 8 311 days past 53 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings bring success to shirting Manufacturers. 1917 Etta sick Friday, November 9 312 days past 52 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print for all purposes where print is used. {Etta sik} Fs father comes after her 1917 Saturday, November 10 313 days past 51 to come ____________________________________________________ Pillow Cottons and Pillow Slips---all styles, Plain and Twill, Plain Hemmed and Hemmed Stitched. 1917 Mrs McMillan is buried we go to funeral at Apple Hill did not get home till 10 PM �Sunday, November 11 314 days past 50 to come ____________________________________________________ Im sick Etta Wm & D A go to church 1917 Monday, November 12 315 days past 49 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. Sick on Monday do not wash 1917 ____________________________________________________ Papa goes to Apple Hill with pigs 4. $1.35 Peace was declared 1918 Tuesday, November 13 316 days past 48 to come ____________________________________________________ "The moments we forego eternity itself cannot retrieve." -Schiller. Etta washes we are some what better. Bessie takes sick 1917 Wednesday, November 14 317 days past 47 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. 1918 Bowen comes to butcher �Thursday, November 15 318 days past 46 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth." 1917 Mary Rahal comes She & Mary goes down to Kennedys Kate goes to Apple Hill ____________________________________________________ Ronald & Allan goes to hunt 1918 Friday, November 16 319 days past 45 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. Katie comes to Spend Afternoon Sam Lawson Comes Miss F goes home 1917 ____________________________________________________ Mae com {partially erased} Saturday, November 17 320 days past 44 to come ____________________________________________________ "The empty vessel makes the greatest sound." -Shakespeare. Boys go to Campbells to work at mill. Mae is Coming home. Papa takes wood from other side 1917 ____________________________________________________ Mae Comes to Cornwall Comes out with Uncle John from Early mass. Bess {erased} 1918 �Sunday, November 18 321 days past 43 to come ____________________________________________________ Mae is home Mrs Sandy Greefield. Mary & Pat. Archie here 1917 ____________________________________________________ Boys go to Valades. for dinner rains all day Bessie & I goes down to H D Florence has sore hand 1918 Monday, November 19 322 days past 42 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Papa sells the Cows goes to North Star. D A goes to Monkland with May 1917 ____________________________________________________ Florence goes to town & stays in. Maggie Tyo dies 1918 Tuesday, November 20 323 days past 41 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites. I put up my quilt very cold heavy snow 1917 ____________________________________________________ Maggie is buried. 1st Snow but an awful day 1918 �Wednesday, November 21 324 days past 40 to come ____________________________________________________ "The devil was sick, the devil a monk would be, The devil got well, the devil a monk was he." They take heifers home Snowing and Cold 1917 ____________________________________________________ R & Allan goes to hunt 1918 (Ronald Quail) Thursday, November 22 325 days past 39 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. 1917 Snowing and Cold am still quilting but finish 21st ____________________________________________________ {Erased - Bowen comes to butcher} Papa goes to St Andrews for feed. Boys take heifers home 1918 Friday, November 23 326 days past 38 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Cold & stormy ____________________________________________________ Wm goes up with black Cow to Ruperts Price 45 1918 �Saturday, November 24 327 days past 37 to come ____________________________________________________ We are Headquarters for Cotton Shoe Drills. 1918 We clean and put up outside windows. Papa goes to Monkland to for Mae Miss D - suitcase Comes 1918 Sunday, November 25 328 days past 36 to come ____________________________________________________ We go up to Uncles Geo Very very cold Jim Sandy died Monday 1918 ____________________________________________________ Miss D- here but no schoo A. HC. working at building Snowing & cold I wash & Boys working at hen- house Monday, November 26 329 days past 35 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing. Cold still ____________________________________________________ {Entries have been erased but will note what can be read. Seems to be repeats of earlier entry} {John Mae come {sleeting} Florence goes to town to see Dr Remains in. Maggie Tyo dies} �Tuesday, November 27 330 days past 34 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck---for hard wear. Cold registered 20 below ____________________________________________________ {Entries erased but will note what can be read} {A dreadful day snows all day. Maggie is buried. Mrs {S?day} poorly -} Wednesday, November 28 331 days past 33 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. turns somewhat soft - Girls Wm go up to Rahals I get the wool ____________________________________________________ {Entry has been erased but will note what can be read} {Allan & Ranald again goes out Comes home 2 pm all wet gets nothing. H D in town. Florence not much better} Thursday, November 29 332 days past 32 to come ____________________________________________________ "Each day is a little life." -Lubbock. We go to town nice going in but cold coming home Wm & Tom have a chase after a fox & H D shoots him ____________________________________________________ �Friday, November 30 333 days past 31 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light. I spin It is nice & warm Euchre at St Andrews Saturday, December 1 334 days past 30 to come ____________________________________________________ "As soon seek roses in December . . . before you trust in critics who themselves are sore." -Byron 1917 Nice & warm Denis McAlea dies ____________________________________________________ Miss D- goes to Alex on {hill} Then goes to St Andrews 1918 Sunday, December 2 335 days past 29 to come ____________________________________________________ 1919 Meeting of Alter Society turns very cold ____________________________________________________ 1918 The mission opens. Fr McPhaul, Fr McBreararty Boys go Sunday Eve. �Monday, December 3 336 days past 28 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ "When angry, count ten; when very angry, a hundred." 1917 Denis is buried ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go Monday morning Boys go Monday Eve Tuesday, December 4 337 days past 27 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing. 1917 Papa goes to Monkland to find out the price of turkeys took 2 cwt flour home ____________________________________________________ We go morning and Eve 1918 Wednesday, December 5 338 days past 26 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ Bag cloths, Rubber Cloths and Grey Cloths for Manufacturers. Papa goes to Monkland to find out price of turkeys took 2 cwt flour home We Kill 32 turkeys at 28¢ total 367 lbs - $102.76 1917 ____________________________________________________ We go Monday morn & Eve. Ned Boys & Geo Rahal 1918 �Thursday, December 6 339 days past 25 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 I quilt all day. Allen goes out hunting ____________________________________________________ We Go to Holy Communion for 1st time - 1918 Friday, December 7 340 days past 24 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. 1917 Quilt a while very busy ____________________________________________________ Go to Holy Communion. Wm Sick not able to go. 1918 Saturday, December 8 341 days past 23 to come ____________________________________________________ "A man may wear out his welcome, But never his 'Rockfast Drill.' " 1917 Very cold D A. Etta & I go to church Etta goes over to Uncle Johnnys We were very cold when we got home from church. In Afternoon D A & I go up as far as Bones to collect for Xmas Tree was nearly perished when I got home - Wm took cheese home �____________________________________________________ We again have the pleasure of going to Holy Communion {faint writing by someone else erased - Bessie with ?ay on October 10} 1918 End of Mission Sunday, December 9 342 days past 22 to come 1918 ____________________________________________________ Roads impassable did not go to church work at my books all afternoon 1917 ____________________________________________________ We go to church Wm much better. 1918 Monday, December 10 343 days past 21 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Did not wash an awful day Finish my quilt 1917 ____________________________________________________ Forty hrs. Devotion begins to day Marietta & Joe sick 1918 �Tuesday, December 11 344 days past 20 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Papa goes to Jury - by O.N.Y. Wm goes to Sta Northfield Wm brings Mae's coat from Mail. girls come home got snow bound {drawn picture} a dear little man. ____________________________________________________ We go Holy Communion for 40 hrs - 1918 Wednesday, December 12 345 days past 19 to come ____________________________________________________ "Dressed in a little brief authority." -Shakespeare. We butcher 15 chickens, 7 geese and 6 turkeys 31.40 17¢ geese, 20 for chickens 28 turkeys Papa comes home & tells us Wm McIntosh is dead 1917 ____________________________________________________ Miss. D - opens school. 1918 Thursday, December 13 346 days past 18 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light. Etta cleans Kitchen & puts up curtains & irons I work at Bessies coat 1917 ____________________________________________________ Thing going on as usual. I clean Kitchen and wash Curtains- 1918 �Friday, December 14 347 days past 17 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. I finish Bessies coat papa goes to funeral Wm McIntosh a terrible day 1917 ____________________________________________________ I make my Xmas. Cake- We have the mill 1918 {column of numbers written below last entry} 17 31 28 31 1 108 8 116 Saturday, December 15 348 days past 16 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. Very cold I spin. Miss F goes home. 1917 ____________________________________________________ Sunday, December 16 349 days past 15 to come ____________________________________________________ I go out collecting 1917 �____________________________________________________ D. A. Gene & I go to church D A & I go to Valades as Mrs Valade is very sick- 1918 Monday, December 17 350 days past 14 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C" Prints. We wash I make my Xmas Cake 1917 ____________________________________________________ I wash. 1918 Tuesday, December 18 351 days past 13 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. We go to town very cold I remain in got Etta's clothes 1917 ____________________________________________________ We kill Turkeys only 13 got 38 cts a lb. Av. 11 lbs or $4.33 each 1918 Wednesday, December 19 352 days past 12 to come ____________________________________________________ "In the best fabric of duplicity there is some weak point; Dominion Textile Fabrics are noted for their perfect weave." 1917 Papa comes in after me turns soft snowing some �____________________________________________________ Papa goes to St. Andrews 1918 Thursday, December 20 353 days past 11 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Nice & soft Papa goes out hunting with RA Quail shot a Lynx ____________________________________________________ Mill comes here 1918 Friday, December 21 354 days past 10 to come ____________________________________________________ Muskoka Scrim---best value on the market. 1917 I churn & sew. Miss F goes home ____________________________________________________ Mill leaves goes down to Myles Chisholm 1918 Saturday, December 22 355 days past 9 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---hard and strong as its name. 1917 Bake & prep are for Xmas. Mae comes home. Marietta Angus Comes with her ____________________________________________________ �Miss We go to town. Miss D- goes in with H. C. in evening 1918 Sunday, December 23 356 days past 8 to come ____________________________________________________ "Ring in the Christ that is to be." -Tennyson. 1917 Mae, Etta & Wm goes to church ____________________________________________________ We go to church. Miss D goes down to Seguin for dinner Goes to church with H.C. 1918 Monday, December 24 357 days past 7 to come ____________________________________________________ "The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there." - C.C. Moore. {circled in pencil} Visit with Mae fix up for Xmas. 1917 ____________________________________________________ H Cahey takes Miss D to Northfield Sta. with car. roads bad Mr. Mike takes sick 1918 Tuesday, December 25 358 days past 6 to come ____________________________________________________ "At Christmas play, And make good cheer, For Christmas comes but once a year." -Tusser. Bessie, Gene & Etta & Wm goes to church. Mae goes away We hear of D. McRaes death 1917 ____________________________________________________ �I do my Xmas baking put up decorations. Papa goes to meet Mae. Storming away. Bring chair home from Sta 1918 Wednesday, December 26 {25 written below} 359 days past 5 to come ____________________________________________________ "Again at Christmas did we weave The holly round the Christmas hearth." We wash papa goes to town for Aunt Annie 1917 ____________________________________________________ A nice day but storming. Papa & boys go to church Joe & Etta comes Joe Papa & children go to Sta 1918 Thursday, December 27 360 days past 4 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. A H Chisholm comes in afternoon with Katies parcel. Mary Rahal also. We go to Concert in evening very cold 1917 ____________________________________________________ I do a big washing. We go 1918 Friday, December 28 361 days past 3 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---used with satisfaction from the Atlantic to the Pacific. 1917 Awful cold no one goes to Xmas. Tree �____________________________________________________ Boys cutting wood in bush with George Rahal A fine Day. We go down to see Mr. Mike 1918 Monday, December 31 365 days past ____________________________________________________ "Turn over a new leaf." -Middleton. 1917 We wash. very Cold. Papa goes down to Amelle's Bonneville ____________________________________________________ Did no wash but ironed all day. Papa goes after to see Mae 1918 �Memoranda 1917 Made 1st Syrup in March March 30 5 gallons April 2nd 13 " April 4th 6 " " 5 3 " " 7 3 " " 14 9½ " " 16 1 " 16 '7 " " 20 22 " 69½ " Memoranda Sat. Ap. 28. Took Pig home from AD spotted Stripper 12. April Lion back 17 " Big Black April May 8th Uncle Joe's Apr. 27th _______________________________________________ Took pig home 14th Dec /.7 �Memoranda 1918 _______________________________________________ Made 1st Syrup, 29th April 29th March 2½ Gallons 30 " 4 " 43rd April 17 " 6 " 14½ 8 Apr 21½ 8 raing 7 10 last 27 {figures written at bottom of page} 6, 59½, 65, 23, 68 Memoranda _______________________________________________ I sett Old Donald 7th May. Hen house " Grey turkey 7th " Itoms Cr. " Old Black. 7th ElemTree I sett Black Hen in. Hen house " " White " before Calves 8th May �Memoranda _______________________________________________ {Blank Page} Memoranda _______________________________________________ {blank page} Memoranda _______________________________________________ Duncan Angus{el} D McDonald Bessie Elizabeth McDonald September 11 1921 Duncan MacDonald Memoranda _______________________________________________ {blank page} Memoranda _______________________________________________ 19 doz. Eggs 9th May. 36¢ = 6.78 13 " " 16 " 40. = 5.20 5 " " 19 " 40. = 2.00 18 " " 30. " 40 = 7.20 3½ " " 1st June 38 = 1.33 22 doz - 16 " 33 = 7.28 5 doz. Eggs 23rd " 30 = 1.55 20 " " 28 " 16 = 5.60 12 Montreal July 31st = 4.20 �12 Montreal " 327 4.80 15 Monklan 40 40 5.42 12 Montreal 40 4.80 12 Montreal 40 . 4.80 11 Monkland 40 . 4.40 12 Montreal 45 . 5.40 12 Monkland 43 . (5.16) 12 " 44 (5.48) MEMORANDA ____________________________________________________ 5 cwt shorts July 23rd 10.75 3 " " " July 30 Y6.45 3 " " " Aug. 7 6.45 3 " " " " 13. 6.45 3 Aug 16 6.45 12 " " 43. 5.16 12 doz Eggs to Monk 44¢. 5.28 19 " " " " 38. 7.22 �19 doz. 38 Montreal 45. 5.40 12 " " " Monkland 43 5.16 {several columns of figuring written at bottom of page} Memoranda _______________________________________________ {Columns of figuring written on remainder of page} {Next 4 pages are printed pages listing Postage Rates for each of the Provinces} {Next three pages are printed material on various subjects} For more information on Mary Josephine McDonald, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Microfilm Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Calendar listing months and days for the year 1879 on the left side of the page.}</p> <p>THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1879 TORNOTO PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS Manufacturing Stationers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Floral image at the top of page}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">ECLIPSES, 1879.</span></h2> <p>In the year 1879 there will be two Eclipses of the Sun and one of the Moon. {Rman Numeral for 1}. An annular Eclipse of the Sun, Jan. 21st and 22nd, 1879, invisible on this continent.{Roman numeral for 2}. An Annular Eclipse of the Sun, July 18th, 1879, invisible pn this continent.{Roman numeral for 3}.A partial Eclipse of the Moon, Dec. 28th, 1879, invisible in Canada.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FIXED AND MOVABLE FESTIVALS, &amp;C,</span></h3> <p>{Events and holidays associated with their dates listed. Floral image at the bottom of the page}</p> <p>{Different image at the the top of second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Rates of Postage</span></h2> <p>Canada Postcard............... One Cent. Canada Post Card for U.S...... " " ON LETTERS. PER HALF OUNOE. To any part of Dominion of Canada or United States, 3 cents-must be prepaid. " New Foundland, 5 cents-must be prepaid. All mail 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 streamers, 5 cents. NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS. Newspapers and Periodicals, less than one oz. each, pasted 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. BOOKS, CIRCULARS, DOCUMENTS, POLICIES,&amp;c. For each 4 ozs., or fraction of 4 ozs., 1 cent, prepaid, to be open at both ends. To United Kingdom, 2 cts. per 2 oz. or portion of 2 oz., limit weight of single packet, five pounds. PARCEL POST. Not to exceed 4lbs., to any part of Canada, 12 1/2 cts. per 8 ozs.; 25 cts. per 1 lb., and so on. PATTERN AND SAMPLE POST. Canada-must be prepaid by postage stamp at the rate of one cent per 4 ozs. Canada-must be prepaid by postage stamp at the rate of one cent per 4 ozs. To United States, not exceeding 1/2 lb., 10 cts. {Image at the end on page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Image at the top of page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TERMS AND COURTS.</span></h2> <p>Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week. Easier, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. Trinity, 1st Monday in Aug. after 21st of said month to the Saturday of the following week, except when dispensed with in Easter Term. Michaelmas. 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week tereafter. 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 Sourts of common Law. 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. Surrogate Court Terms commence 1st Monday in january, April, July and October, and end on Tuesday of same week. Assizes-Twice in each year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the 21st of August and Michaelmas Term. In the County of York there are two additional Courts, one in the vacation between Easter Tem and the 1st of July, and the other in the vacation between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, and in the County of Ventworth there is one additional between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms. Sittings of Courts of Assize may be held separate and part from the {illegible words with image at the end of page}, and either on same or different day, and sittings may be held in any Country for trial without Jury whenever directed by the Courts.</p> <p>County Coruts.-Sittings commence on the 2nd Tuesday in June and December. except in York, where there are four, commencing respectively on the 1st Tiesday in March and December, and 2nd Tuesday in May and September. Except in York, there shall be sittings for trial, without Jury, on the 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. General Sessions are held at same time as the several County Courts. The County Judge's Criminal Court sits from time to time for trial of prisoners out of Sessions and without Jury. Heir, Devisee and Assignee Commissioners sit on 1st Monday in January and July, and on the 13 days next ensuing the said days repsectively, Sundays and Holidays expected. Court of Cahncery.-A Judge sits in COurt almost daily for transactions of business. Hear-ing and examination of witnesses are at such times and places as are appointed by the Court. Court of Appeal sits at Toronto foves 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. Supreme Court sits in Ottawa 3rd Monday in January and 1st Monday in June. Exchequer Cpurt at any time and place appointed by rule of Court. Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August, except in the Court of Appeal, where it ends 31st August.{Image at the end of page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Wednesday, 1. 1879.</p> <p>A bright winter day, thawing a little in bright sunshine on the roads. Good sleighing but some large snow banks on side of roads. Spent forenoon at Zion Church preparing it for S S Party tonight. Afternoon had cutter ride through town. The evening brought a load of</p> <p>Thursday, 2.</p> <p>Brampton folks to Ebenezer S S Anniversary, a fruit festival no tea, good recitations and music by scholars &amp; readings by W J Sp{illegible} a grand success. Was in town a while today. Mr &amp; Mrs Fowler a new married couple from Seaforth, spent today with us Very blustering and cold.</p> <p>Friday, 3.</p> <p>The wind storm and drifting continued all day fiercely. Did no work beside the usual feeding at the barn. A boil on my face compelled me to remain in as much as possible In evening went to Post Office and paid annual box rent, 50 C also subscribed for Weekly Globe yesterday $0.75</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Saturday, 4. 1879.</p> <p>Started to town this morning with load of wood but managed to upset whole load into a snow bank before arriving at No 10. Left it there and came home. The roads are badly drifted. Was getting out some saw logs in afternoon.</p> <p>Sunday, 5.</p> <p>"Went to S School this morning lesson, Ezra III chap, "The second temple" or "A new beginning". A good attendance, The January "Northern Messenger" was distributed. Tonight in CM Church in town heard Rev E Clement preach from text: Deut. IV 32nd verse.</p> <p>Monday, 6.</p> <p>Cut in lower woods and drew to saw mill in town 4 saw logs (basswood) this comprised the day's work except the duty of voting at polling booth at No 10 for new council of Chinquacousy in current year. Spent evening at party at Mr G Blains in town.</p> <p>Jan. Tuesday, 7. 1879</p> <p>Arrived home at 4 A.M. and felt pretty drowsy at daybreak this morning. Spent today in making four trips to town with 5 cords of dry mixed wood for Haggerts &amp; Bros woodyard. Fine winter weather and good sleighing.</p> <p>Wednesday, 8.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday but only making three trips. Also attended the annual Public School meeting in School House at 10 A.M. Only a few present and not much business to transact. Spent evening at a Temperance meeting near Allva.</p> <p>Thursday, 9.</p> <p>Hauling wood continued. Snow is nearly worn off the road in town. Strained one of my horses legs some now in drawing. Spent night at a party at A F Campbell's in town staid until a late hour.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Friday, 10. 1879.</p> <p>Completed the job of delivering 20 cords of mixed wood to Haggert Bros @ $2.00 per cord; credit in manufactured goods. In town tonight a couple of hours. Received from D Moreland a "Chicago Tribune".</p> <p>Saturday, 11.</p> <p>Cutting and hauling elm and hemlock saw logs to saw mill. A light fall of snow today. Bought from T Noble a quarter of beef 125 lbs @ 4 c per lb.</p> <p>Sunday, 12.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Ezra, VI 14 to 22. "The dedication of second Temple". Spent afternoon and took tea Mr A Little in town. Tonight at C M Church heard Rev C E McIntyre preach from Luke XII 16 to 20.</p> <p>Jan. Monday, 13. 1879.</p> <p>This forenoon work was cutting and hauling 3 saw logs to Brampton, total number of logs taken to mill 15. Afternoon Hewitt took job of threshing the oats with flail for every tenth bushel as his pay including board. Tonight was at S.S. Teacher's meeting at Ebenezer.</p> <p>Tuesday, 14.</p> <p>Weather continues moderate good sleighing except some pretty bad drifts. This forenoon working at a new box (basswood) for the bob sleighs. Afternoon at John Hindle's auction sale. For tea at Willow Lodge. Tonight writing letter to Wm McGrath.</p> <p>Wednesday, 15.</p> <p>Principal work today was taking the new sleigh box to blacksmith's for the necessary irons. Drew up from the woods some elm stake cuts &amp; fenceposts Evening at home with two young ladies Misses Emma Carter &amp; Mary Huxley.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Thursday, 16. 1879.</p> <p>Was invited to attend a bee for hauling stone today but morning was very cold and storming and did not go. Drove to school house twice with and for the scholars, Also in town a few minutes Brought home the new sleigh box all clear basswood.</p> <p>Friday, 17.</p> <p>Fulfilled today the promise made for yesterday namely a stone bee for R J Nichols. Drove one mile north of Cheltenham and brought a large load of free-stone to Brampton. At home the evening reading town locals.</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>At sunrise this morning I started with team and sleigh for townline between Caledon and Chinquacousy and brought home from thence 45 cedar fence posts 8 ft long and large size. Bought them from Isaac Nunn @ 9 C each. The road is badly drifted</p> <p>Jan. Sunday, 19. 1879.</p> <p>At S School at 10 A.M. the lesson, Nehemiah II 1 to 8, "The mission of Nehemiah". The Jan 15th number of "Northern Messenger" was distributed . Also had specimen copy of a new S.S paper, pub at Wesleyan Book Room Tonight Rev C.E. McIntyre, preached from same text as last Sunday night.</p> <p>Monday, 20.</p> <p>Mailed letter to D Moreland, Chicago Drew Saturday's load of posts to town for the park lot. Rest of the day hauling logs from lower woods for firewood. This morning brought the coldest snap of the winter.</p> <p>Tuesday, 21.</p> <p>Hauling logs continued and finished for this winter having now supply for the year's consumption in dooryard. At Willow Lodge an hour. Tonight attended a small surprise party at R Smith's a few young folks of neighborhood</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Wednesday, 22. 1879.</p> <p>Got home at an early hour this morning. Spent today in driving to Stewart-Town for shingles. Bought at Lawson's mill 12 square of 1st Class @$1.50 per square. Painted new sleigh box with crude petroleum paint.</p> <p>Thursday, 23.</p> <p>A trip to Caledon for fence cedar posts. Had some adventures in shape of three times upsetting the load of 40 posts The roads are in a very bad shape. Took the load to the town lot and brought a load of lumber from saw mill.</p> <p>Friday, 24.</p> <p>Today's work was drawing home from Aikin's steam saw mill the result of the logs taken there this winter. Have about 2500 ft in all basswood, elm &amp; hemlock into scantling inch &amp; half inch cost $8.00. Spent tonight at party in Edmonton</p> <p>Jan. Saturday, 25. 1879.</p> <p>Arrived at home at 4 A.M. and after a snatch of sleep started for Caledon at 7 o'clock and brought 35 cedar posts having only one upset. Today was quite warm and thawing, tonight however it is freezing hard.</p> <p>Sunday, 26.</p> <p>At S School, lesson. Nehemiah IV chap, "The builders interrupted". At close of the school a blue ribbon band of hope was started with 47 members. Tonight Rev E Clement preach in C M Church, text, Psalm LXXII 19th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 27.</p> <p>A forenoon trip to Caledon for cedar, brought 32 posts. The January thaw appears to have started in earnest and the old brown earth is showing itself again. Tonight in town at a party at J W Mains.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Tuesday, 28. 1879.</p> <p>Going to parties make a fellow feel rather mean next day especially when 4 a.m. finds you just getting home. The pleasure is dearly bought. Today completed drawing home the year's firewood Also took a grist to Mill.</p> <p>Wednesday, 29.</p> <p>Yesterday and last evening had visitors from town Mr &amp; Mrs A F Campbell &amp; Miss Aitkin &amp; Huxley. Weather continues bright and warm. Today's work was preparing for clover threshing tomorrow.</p> <p>Thursday, 30.</p> <p>A day's work at clover threshing with J H Shook's clover mill. Seed turned out rather slowly only making only making a bush during the day. Weather splendid for the job, a fair wind and a bright sky. With the machine, two spans of horses &amp; three men, four span on the power</p> <p>Feb. Saturday, 1.</p> <p>Took a rest from work today. In town in forenoon for the mail which had been accumulating for four days. Afternoon attended the funeral of Nathan Tradenburg sermon preached by Rev R Boyle in P M church, Brampton.</p> <p>Sunday, 2.</p> <p>Last night was bitter cold with high wind and today clear and cold. Spent forenoon at Quarterly meeting in C M Church in town Rev C E McIntyre preached text. Psalm LI 12th. Tonight Rev E Clement preached text Matt XXV 1 to 13th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Monday, 3. 1879</p> <p>Drove to Clande with iron plow to Clunis' blacksmith's shop for repairs, and then on to Caledon and brought home a few fence posts in the sleigh box. Sold one bush of new clover seed to J Wiggins @$4.00.</p> <p>Tuesday, 4.</p> <p>Today was hauling and spreading clover chaff on front field for seeding next spring. the chaff contains considerable seed. In town on tour tonight. Received Rennies seed Catalogue</p> <p>Wednesday, 5.</p> <p>A light fall of snow. Spent today in barn winnowing clover seed, it requires sifting after fanning mill to get it clean. Spent evening at R. Watson's in neighbourly chat. Weather mild.</p> <p>Feb. Thursday, 6. 1879</p> <p>A days chopping in "lower woods" of tops of basswoods taken out for saw logs. Spent evening at M W McCollums in Brampton visiting Mr &amp; Mrs R J Nichols. Superb moonlight nights.</p> <p>Friday, 7.</p> <p>In forenoon to last trip for cedar posts to Caledon Paid for 200 posts @ 9 C $18.00 to Mr Isaac N{illegible} Afternoon took a chopping to grist mill in town. Evening at home.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>Spent forenoon in making a trip Victoria for half of yesterdays load of posts, the sleighing being too poor to bring full load home. Afternoon in town for chopping &amp;C. Sold 3 bbls of apples to Somalin @3.25 for lot and 4 doz eggs @ 20C.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Sunday, 9. 1879</p> <p>A cold windy day. Went to S School in morning, lesson Nehemiah XIII 15 to 22, "Keeping the Sabbath". Our friends from Shelburn came to Willow Lodge last night &amp; here today. Tonight at C M Church in town Rev W McFadden preach text Gal VI 9th.</p> <p>Monday, 10.</p> <p>For the first time in my life I sold a load of hay, drawing it to town on waggon and selling it to Dwyer @$9.50 per ton weight, 1800 lbs Tonight we were at P.M Church reopening teameeting in town An excellent address by Rev W Autliffe of Toronto on "Pulpit &amp; Pew"</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>The Shelburn friends left for home this morning with sleigh. Weather dull with rain and snow both falling Tonight we had a small party at home of young folks of neighborhood in honor of cousin Robt Ferguson.</p> <p>Feb. Wednesday, 12. 1879</p> <p>Kept in motion lively all day for to cast off the drowsiness. Took R G Ferguson to station early this morning He goes to Bay City. Sold 2200 lbs hay to R Williamson @ $9.00 per ton In town tonight an hour.</p> <p>Thursday, 13.</p> <p>Attended a bee today for hauling cedar rails from Caledon to be used instead of scantling for repairing side walk between No 10 and Brampton, Six teams brought over 400 rails. Sleighing is good now.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>Did very little extra work today. In morning drove to town for some visitors, Amy, Elsie and Emeline and Main "household They had dinner and tea and drove them back again tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Saturday, 15. 1879</p> <p>A bitter cold day. In town most of the afternoon doing some work on park lot. also paid R Aitken's bill for sawing logs $8.00. Also paid A Morton $3.00 quarterage for church purposes.</p> <p>Sunday, 16.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at S School lesson Psalm I, "The Holy life". Several more names were added to the Band of Hope. Tonight in P M Church heard Rev J Bennett Anderson preach text Ezekial XXXIII 11th. He is a traveling evangelist.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>Had a trip to Clande for the iron plow renewed with new board (steel "Clunis") &amp; sole, share and coulter laid with steel and plow painted for $11.00 payable next fall had also share &amp; coulter of new plow repaired @ $2.25.</p> <p>Feb. Tuesday, 18. 1879.</p> <p>Last night attended a blue ribbon temperance meeting in Concert Hall Brampton. Today's work was principally in barnyard. Tonight was at Zion Church at revival service held by Rev S. Blanchard for past two weeks, several conversions</p> <p>Wednesday, 19.</p> <p>Forenoon among the stock. Afternoon at Jos Thompson's Auction sale of farm stock and implements: (Lot 14 4th line east) Evening and nearly all night at a surprise part with neighbor R Watson. He and his good wife made entire company (about 18) very welcome, we had oysters.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>Nothing very striking about today's programme, the usual routine. Sold one bushel clover seed to David Wiggins Senr. @ $4.00. Tonight in town at P M Church, Rev J Bennett Anderson holding gospel meetings, a large audience and good feeling in meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Friday, 21. 1879.</p> <p>Drove to "Eldorado" K C &amp; Co's mills for bran,bringing 2100 lbs in 31 bags, it was for last fall at $8.00 per ton. Bought hind quarter of beef from D Laidlaw 116 lbs @ 5 1/4 C per lb Paid $1.00 toward No 10 sidewalks In town tonight two hours.</p> <p>Saturday, 22.</p> <p>Today's work was hauling in the last stack of hay, putting into mows over the stables. Sold our 2 fat cattle, 3 yr old steer &amp; heifer to J Foliss @ 4 C per lb live weight to be delivered in course of ten days. Sold 10 bush "Red Fern" spring wheat to Armstrong@ 80C</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>At S School as usual, the lesson Psalm II "Prediction of coming Messiah". Afternoon at P M Church in town, a temperance sermon by J B Anderson, text, Isaiah LIX 1 to 10th. Took tea at A J Little's. Rev E Clement preach in C M Church text Romans I, 16th</p> <p>Tuesday, 25.</p> <p>In morning drove to Norval and brought from Fuller's steam saw mill a load of fence lumber, 16 ft long 900 ft in load. Afternoon at Dougall Smith's sale. Snow fell fast all day from east. Tonight at a surprise part at John Groats</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>Got to bed this morning at 3 o'clock forenoon at home. Afternoon at Brampton Concert Hall in Reform Convention, addresss by Messrs Deroche, Massie &amp; Widdefield, M.P.P's. Mr K Chisholm is candidate for Peel. Tonight at Willow Lodge. a small dinner party</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Thursday, 27. 1879.</p> <p>Made another trip to saw mill (half mile south east of Norval) and brought 700 ft of fencing. Tonight was at J B Anderson's revival meeting in P M Church, a crowded house and many seekers of salvation meeting did not break up until after midnight</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>Last night was coldest yet known in the section at daybreak this morning 27 {symbol for degrees} below zero. Spent today in barnyard. Are getting daily arrivals in sheep flock since last Tuesday. Tonight three sisters and I at Concert in Town, Miss Barr &amp; Sandy Bros.</p> <p>March. Saturday, 1.</p> <p>Concert last night was good one, had readings by W J Spears. Today made last trip for fencing. total 2515 ft @ $9.50 per thousand ft = $23.89. Afternoon in town and got my photographs at Cole's, 6. at $2.50 Also W A Mitchell for watch repairs $1.25</p> <p>March. Sunday, 2. 1879.</p> <p>At S School lesson Psalm LI. "The true Penitent", A large attendance including several visitors. Afternoon in town at choir Practice At A J Little's for tea and at C M Church, Rev E Clement preach sermon to young men Text II John 8th</p> <p>Monday, 3.</p> <p>Spent forenoon in going to Norval saw mill for 250 ft inch pine lumber, also brought a grist 10 bush wheat, for Hewitt, who flailed out 260 bush oats for every tenth, bought 20 bush from him @ 30 C, giving exchange wheat @ 95 C. He owes us $3.50 on trade In town tonight at Blue Ribbon meeting.</p> <p>Tuesday, 4.</p> <p>Yesterday sold to J C Snell one ton second crop clover hay @ $6.00. Today received from R Watson $12.00 int on $150, note for one year. Also made a conditionary sale of two ewe lambs to J Thompson @ $13.00 each Weather warm and thawing fast.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Wednesday, 5. 1879.</p> <p>In town at "Dominion Bank" and drew from deposit $ 20.00 for present use. Afternoon at Pulpher's Sale, and paid Shook for clover threshing $12.00 also Fuller's lumber bill $26.10. Evening in town at Choir Practice</p> <p>Thursday, 6.</p> <p>Two or three inches of snow has renewed the sleighing. Sold and a ton of hay, and delivered one half of it to A Campbell No 10. @$10.00 per ton. A trip on foot to Willow Lodge and a cutter ride to town at night, superb moonlight.</p> <p>Friday, 7.</p> <p>Chopped at Main's Mill 6 bags peas oats &amp; corn. Rest of day around barnyard. In company with C M Choir of Brampton attended a fruit Festival at Baptist Church Edmonton, addresses by Revs. Campbell &amp; McGregor also R Smith with J C Snell in chair</p> <p>March. Saturday, 8. 1879.</p> <p>Another forenoon trip to town Received by mail from J R Craig the printed certificates of pedigrees of two bulls in our possession. "Rose Lea Boss" &amp; "Major Dr Winton". Afternoon moving the roots in cellar, somewhat over heated. A thunder shower of rain</p> <p>Sunday, 9.</p> <p>At S School, lesson Psalm XXXII. "The joy of the penitent forgiveness". The notes of S S Banner are excellent on these Psalm lessons. A bright warm day, some rain this evening. Heard Rev C E McIntyre preach tonight. text, Jonah I, 6th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 10.</p> <p>Sowing some clover chaff (on front field) which has some seed. Delivered our two fat cattle. (3 year old steer and 3 yer Old Shorthorn heifer) to Folliss at Brampton @ 4C live weight 2550 lbs, less 200 lbs = $94.00. Tonight we were at Blue ribbon in town Ella sang three songs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Tuesday, 11. 1879.</p> <p>Put new roller in tongue of long sleigh. Drove to Willow Lodge in lumber wagon. This evening sold 5 lambs (1 yr old) to J Thompson @ $13.00 each and shipped them tonight at G T R Depot for Missouri also sent one for present to Uncle Jno Ferguson. Roads are very muddy.</p> <p>Wednesday, 12.</p> <p>Cold and frosty. Spent all day at a bee for No 10 sidewalk manufacturing sleepers out of cedar rails. Yesterday Thompson took car load 50 head of sheep to Missouri. We have only 3 1 yr old lambs left. Evening at home looks like a storm.</p> <p>Thursday, 13.</p> <p>The folks in town all day visiting friends. Consequently was left at home to look after all, indoors and out. Working at splitting stovewood and piling the same in shed. Evening reading newspapers.</p> <p>March. Friday, 14. 1879.</p> <p>Another day spent similar to yesterday. Father took train in company with J C Snell for Toronto for a day's recreation. In town tonight, the local papers all speak highly of Ella's singing at "Blue Ribbon".</p> <p>Saturday, 15.</p> <p>Another cold snap. Drove waggon to town with grist to mill. Sowed on the town lot, 16 lbs of red clover seed. timothy was sown last August. Also bought 1 bushel timothy seed at S Milner's @ $2.00</p> <p>Sunday, 16.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Psalm LXXXIV. "Delight in God's House" Afternoon at home reading "Guardian" &amp;c. Tonight Em and I walked down to C M Church, Rev C E McIntyre preach texgt, Luke XVI. last verse of parable prodigal son</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Sunday, 23. 1879.</p> <p>At slight renewal of sleighing. Spent morning at S School. lesson, Psalm CXXXIX, "The All-seeing eye of God". Reading at home during afternoon Tonight in C M Church heard Rev W Poole of Toronto preach a sermon on "new heavens &amp; new earth" quoting several passages of scripture.</p> <p>Monday, 24.</p> <p>Some showers of rain. Was sawing logs in dooryard with cross-cut for stovewood. Spent evening in town at a lecture given by Rev W. H. Poole in C M Church on , "Our gates" or "Englands greatness". It was a literary treat and highly instructive in every respect.</p> <p>Tuesday, 25.</p> <p>Forenoon's work same as yesterday. Afternoon had a drive up to Edmonton and from thence to Mr Elias Snell's to see the live stock, especially the sheep and lambs. Evening at home. Bright days and cold nights.</p> <p>March. Wednesday, 26. 1879.</p> <p>Cutting wood continued. Afternoon at B McMicken auction sale. Evening in town singing at dedication of Odd Fellow's new hall, it richly furnished and brussels carpet, third flat in Beck's new store. Had a good time until 11.30 oclock.</p> <p>Thursday, 27.</p> <p>Last night had another small snow storm from east. Today we were hewing some logs into beams and plates for new sheep house. not much sign of spring yet. Received yesterday letters from D Moreland and A Ferguson &amp; card from Rennie.</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>In town this morning with some chopping to mill. Also mailed in letter to A Ferguson Shelburn a P.O. order for $50.00, lent to him for six months @ 8 per cent. Received from Rennie at depot (R.R.) 6 1/2 bush see peas, equal parts, Prince Albert &amp; Golden Vine, costing $6.20 with 4 new bags extra 40 cts freight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Saturday, 29. 1879</p> <p>Yesterday and today we did the first manure hauling of this season, put out 22 loads, mostly on young orchard field and some on sod of calf pasture field. Weather cold and backward roads very muddy.</p> <p>Sunday, 30.</p> <p>Was not at S School this morning, partly because of bad roads, it also being review work there was no class teaching. Afternoon in town at C M Church to hear Rev Wm Taylor address S School. Also in evening heard same minister preach from text, Luke XIII, 24th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 31.</p> <p>A trip to town this forenoon with Ella who starts to lear miliner trade at J G Stead's dry Good store. Afternoon at continuation of manure hauling on front field. This month has been very wintry through out. Tonight it is freezing keen.</p> <p>Wednesday, 2.</p> <p>Winding up affairs among stovewood, also splitting some rock elm fence stakes A dull uneventful day. Evening at home - reading chat and music. Received 15 bush peas from R Watson in payment of old debt at 60 C per bush.</p> <p>Thursday, 3.</p> <p>A real cold day, would do credit to month of January. In lower woods all day cutting with cross cut saw into stovewood a large dry hemlock, will be used for summer wood. Have hardly enough in stock at house for the current year's firing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Friday, 4. 1879.</p> <p>Bought from R Watson, 2 bags "Early Rose" potatoes ?@ $1.00 per bag, for table use, our stock is getting low, have only "small" potatoes left. Spent afternoon in town at Court House hearing a trial of "Breach of promise" on part of young man towards young lady.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>The verdict given yesterday in favor of lady, damages at $1500.00 were given. Part of today in woods sawing. Bought 2100 lbs of salt from Stubbins at G.T.R. depot. @$4.30 per ton. For sowing on land as manure. Received letter from Shelburn with A Ferguson's note for $50.00.</p> <p>Sunday, 6.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School, lesson Job, XXXIII chap. This is one of most interesting books of whole Bible. Afternoon at home reading. Evening at C M Church. Rev C.E. McIntyre preached from text, Ephesians II, 4th verse.</p> <p>April. Monday, 7. 1879.</p> <p>Another days work in woods cutting stove wood and cordwood out of {illgible}ain timber. Weather bright and warm Snowbanks are melting away and roads getting dry. Evening at home as usual.</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>At noon today we suspended operations in woods, until next fall. Afternoon was hauling the hemlock stove wood for present use. Make morning and evening trips to town in buggy with Ella to her work.</p> <p>Wednesday, 9.</p> <p>The choicest day yet this spring, warm bright sunshine, the roads dry and dusty. Bought 10 bush of Red Chaff spring wheat from R Cation at June market price At home we started to put new shingles on house roof.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Thursday, 10. 1879.</p> <p>A wonderful change from summer to winter, Rain from N.E. succeeded by snow and cold freezing weather. Could do very little important work because of storm. Clipped our imported Cotswold ram, weight of fleece 14 lbs.</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>Filing cultivator teeth, also doing final strokes to job of firewood splitting. During part of day helping some at house cleaning. A holiday in town, all business suspended spent evening in Brampton.</p> <p>Saturday, 12.</p> <p>Constructing a slat sidewalk from kitchen door towards the barnyard gate. Resumed work at house roof. Weather cold and frosty nights, roads are extremely bad. Received from A Cheyne $5.00, old debt on a sheep.</p> <p>April. Sunday, 13. 1879.</p> <p>Suffering from a severe cold was not in trim for leaving home all day. Father heard Rev E Clement preach an Easter sermon in C M Church in Brampton this morning. A very quiet day indeed.</p> <p>Monday, 14.</p> <p>Spent all day on roof shingling. It being more particular job than ordinary we have taken a good deal of time at it. We also started to do some fence repairs, and ditching.</p> <p>Tuesday, 15.</p> <p>Completed shingling for the present, put 5 1/2 squares on N.E. roof of house, also of house, also 1/2 square on pantry roof. Afternoon was pruning the large willow shade trees in dooryard. Weather cold and dry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Wednesday, 16. 1879.</p> <p>Spring opens up slowly, as yet no signs of growth, although snow has been off the fields for 2 or 3 weeks. The winter frost is in ground yet. Some more pruning today and cleaning up around the yards. A visit from Rev Jas Pearen and sister Mary</p> <p>Thursday, 17.</p> <p>Forenoon started operations towards repairing the board fence on S east side of front lane by taking of old boards. Afternoon was at work on road helping repair the No 10 sidewalks. Elder Hawkins (colored) gives a Sacred Concert in town tonight</p> <p>Friday, 18.</p> <p>Continuation of sidewalk work. It is being done by a few of the neighbors at odd times as we have time to spare, have about 60 rods repaired, of lower half of Lot.9. Weather grows warmer slowly the ground is getting dry.</p> <p>April. Saturday, 19. 1879.</p> <p>First opertions towards the spring seeding by sowing salt, about 1900 lbs on 20 acres. In front field we left E. half of 13th ridge from the S. without salt, also in far field of other place left, W. half of 13th ridge from N. as experiments.</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>Morning at S School lesson Esther, IV chap. "The whole history of Esther &amp; Mordecai". Have only one lesson on this interesting narrative. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev E Clement preach from 3rd Chap of Daniel. Aunt E Lindsay &amp; daughter Lizzie are her over Sunday.</p> <p>Monday, 21.</p> <p>The promised seed time has arrived. A clear sky and a hot sun with the soil in excellent trim. Started by sowing "red chaff" spring wheat in front field, 5 acres, 8 bush seed, with broadcast seeder. Also an acre on flats, 2 bush same variety.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Tuesday, 22. 1879.</p> <p>If possible a finer day than yesterday, almost summer heat. Sowed remainder of front field 5 1/2 acres with 13 bush barley. Also 6 acres with 15 bush white oats, it was sod plowed last fall. Father is grafting in young orchard.</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>Co Peel, Spring fair was not largely attended because of busy time. However there was a good show of live stock and reapers of all grades. We failed to secure a prize on our 2 yr old bull weight at 25 mo's old, 1660 lbs</p> <p>Thursday, 24.</p> <p>Have 18 acres completed of spring grain seeding. Today rolling part of fall wheat crop. Also sowing white carrot seed in drills on a small plot of newly plowed sod in young orchard just below the barns.</p> <p>April. Friday, 25. 1879.</p> <p>Sowed with seeder the back field of other place, 9 1/2 acres with barley, 19 1/2 bush, and harrowed it for a day's work. Father bought 10 R I Greening young apple trees @ 20 C each and planted them in vacancies in young orchard. Received letter from Jno Ferguson, Missouri.</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>Finished up the field of yesterday also seeded it with clover seed, not intended for permanent but only fall pasture for sheep Seeded down the front field with timothy and clover &amp; small plot on flats with same. An hour in town tonight</p> <p>Sunday, 27.</p> <p>At S School lesson Isaiah XLII, 1 to 10. "The coming Savior" One of the many passages of this prophecy pointing to the Messiah. Spent afternoon at Willow Lodge. Tonight heard Rev E Clement preach from text, Jeremiah VI 46th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Monday, 28. 1879.</p> <p>Started the job of plowing the sod for pea crop. the west corner field of farm, containing about 8 acres. Using the old iron plow (rebuilt) it does its work in good style.</p> <p>Tuesday, 29.</p> <p>One team at same work as yesterday. With other rolling the front field. Broke one of cast iron header off roller. And was compelled to buy a new one at Haggert Foundry @ $3.00. Had Hewitt making garden.</p> <p>Wednesday, 30.</p> <p>Plowing sod continued. Have turned over 4 acres since Monday morning. Willie was digging post holes for front lane fence. Weather turned quite cold, with snow squalls.</p> <p>May. Thursday, 1. 1879.</p> <p>Not a seasonable day at all A cold north wind and hard frost last night. At ploing {sic} all day. Evening in town at entertainment in Presbyterian Church, music &amp; readings Sister Ella one of soloists.</p> <p>Friday, 2.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday. Putting in a steady week plowing on an average 1 1/3 acres daily, the iron plow works very well. Father spent day at Willow Lodge trimming J C Snell's young orchard. Em and Ella went by train to Georgetown to sing at temperance meeting.</p> <p>Saturday, 3.</p> <p>Finished the 8 acre sod field Also finished the lane post hole digging. Was rolling fall wheat on "other place" it is a slim crop. Evening in town an hour or two. Weather geting {sic} some warmer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Sunday, 4. 1879.</p> <p>Quarterly meeting at Brampton Rev E Clement preached from text Jeremiah VIII, 22nd. A very good sermon indeed. Afterwards love feast and sacrament. Spent afternoon and evening which were showery at home.</p> <p>Monday, 5.</p> <p>Mailed letter to D. Moreland A day of general work, building fence at lower end of old orchard field, hauling brush (from pruning) from new orchard, also putting fence over creek at foot of lane to save flats field from depradation of sheep. First rhubarb pie.</p> <p>Tuesady, 6.</p> <p>Cold dismal weather and nights frosty. Same class of work as yesterday Have Hewitt digging for board fence around the town lot. Have most of garden made, potatoes planted. &amp;c, therein.</p> <p>May. Wednesday, 7. 1879.</p> <p>Sold yesterday a Berkshire boar one month old @ $6.70. Today we sowed the peas, 20 bush on 8 acres, 3 1/4 bush, "Prince Albert", 3 1/4 bush "Golden Vine" from Rennie, in Toronto and remainder our own growth, the ground sod is quite dry and dusty.</p> <p>Thursday, 8.</p> <p>This morning helped J Learment raise a small building. Finished harrowing and rolling the pea field. Afterwards started to plow root ground the new orchard. Weather dry and growing warmer every day.</p> <p>Friday, 9.</p> <p>All day cultivating and preparing root ground. Planted a few drills, Early Rose potatoes. Spent evening in Brampton part of time at Aunt Emiline Patullo's who is dangerously ill.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Saturday, 10. 1879.</p> <p>Sowed in drills, 2 1/2 lbs of "Yellow Globe" mangolds, also 1/2 lb of "Sugar Beet" seed. Afternoon we planted the new cedar posts (54) on south side of front lane. Evening in town and met Dawson Moreland from Chicago on a visit.</p> <p>Sunday, 11.</p> <p>Did not attend S. School this morning, the girls went up - lesson in Isaiah "The {illegible}tions about our Savior" Tonight heard Rev C McIntyre preach in C M Church, text Hebrews II, 3rd verse.</p> <p>Monday, 12.</p> <p>Did a full day's work in Brampton, viz. putting in fence posts around our park lot. The holes are being dug by Hewitt @ 10 C each. Weather is very warm and dry.</p> <p>May. Tuesday, 13. 1879.</p> <p>Spent two hours this morning in washing 28 sheep. The waters of the Etobicoke are quite warm Spent rest of day hauling manure between drills of the sowed mangolds Sold 11 bush oats to Sterling @ 40 C per bush.</p> <p>Wednesday, 14.</p> <p>D Moreland of Chicago was here all last night on a visit. Today's job was a continuation of the manure hauling on land intended for turnip crop. This evening J C Snell &amp; family were here on their 11th wedding anniversary.</p> <p>Thursday, 15.</p> <p>This forenoon saw completion of setting fence posts around town lot, had been quite a task. Had a nice gentle rain during middle of today but hardly enough for spring grain which is needing rain badly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Friday, 16. 1879.</p> <p>Completed front lane board fence, it looks well made it is only a medium height. In town tonight at P.M. Church choir practice. Received card from A Ferguson Shelburn. A political ward meeting at No 10.</p> <p>Saturday, 17.</p> <p>Put in a hard day's work at plowing an acre &amp; one half for turnip crop, having put 30 loads of manure on it. Tonight was P M Choir practice. Last night was at Y.M.C.A. meeting, addresses by John McDonald &amp; W H Howland of Toronto.</p> <p>Sunday, 18.</p> <p>At S School lesson Micah IV, "The Savior's Kingdom". Afternoon at home. Mr &amp; Mrs A. F. Campbell were here on a short visit. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev E Clement preach I Kings XXIII 18 &amp; 19.</p> <p>May. Monday, 19. 1879.</p> <p>A day's work at sheep shearing with some help from father the 27 head were completed by 6 P.M. The average weight will fall behind former years having only 3 year olds. Had Willy picking stones off the medow {sic}. A very warm day.</p> <p>Tuesday, 20.</p> <p>Forenoon was spent in repairing fence over creek at Woodhall line. Afternoon planting rest of potatoes in new orchard rather more than 1/2 acre Bought bag potatoes from J Learment @ $1.25 per bag.</p> <p>Wednesday, 21.</p> <p>Opened the flats field for pasture to cows and sheep Started to build board fence around town lot. Planted a little corn and beans. Weather is quite cold, signs of frost tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Thursday, 22 1879.</p> <p>All day at fence building in Brampton. Father brought team home after taking us down in morning and we ate our lunch in shade of fence. This evening at PM Church in town and heard Rev Mr Ant{illegible} preach from John VIII, 13th.</p> <p>Friday, 23.</p> <p>Completed the board fence having built about 50 rods of it. Bought a $1.50 worth of lumber to finish up with. The fence stands about 4 ft high to top of cap and has a neat appearance.</p> <p>Saturday, 24.</p> <p>Queen's birthday. Not having any particular amusement planned for the day I spent it at home doing some odd needful jobs or repair around the farm. Weather is still very dry.</p> <p>May. Sunday, 25. 1879.</p> <p>Spent all day in town at three services in PM Church the conference of ministers of that denomination being now in session. Sermons morning and evening. In afternoon a S S meeting was held. Had meals at A F Campbell's.</p> <p>Monday, 26.</p> <p>Started the heavy task of breaking the fallow as the ground is very hard &amp; dry. Evening in town at P. M Church conference meetings {illegible} Aunt Emeline died yesterday morning aged 68 yrs.</p> <p>Tuesday, 27.</p> <p>Forenoon at continuation of fallow plowing. In afternoon went Aunt Emeline Patullo's funeral. Service in M E Church sermon by R M Collarman II Tim IV 7th &amp; 8th. The Procession went with remains to 3rd line east graveyard</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Wednesday, 28. 1879.</p> <p>Built a new board fence in the Watson line on the creek flats from foot of western hills to the creek bank about 12 rods, put it up on shares with Watson costing $ {blank space} Evening in town at P M Conference Ordination services.</p> <p>Thursday 29</p> <p>Nomination for Co of Peel Provincial elections took place in Agents Hall Brampton today. A large crowd and some good political addresses. Chisolm &amp; McCulla are the candidates.</p> <p>Friday, 30.</p> <p>A hard day's work plowing in summer fallow. Also we prepared the wool crop for market by pulling and over hauling it. It was exceedingly warm today. Quiet evening at home.</p> <p>June. Sunday, 1.</p> <p>A superb morning, warm and showery. Went to S School only a few persons present lesson Ezekial, XXVII. "The Fall of ancient Tyre predicted" Took dinner at J C Snell's Evening at home being very wet.</p> <p>Monday, 2.</p> <p>In morning a trip to town for doing a little trade in groceries &amp; family necessities Afternoon was at statute labor of public highway. plowing preparatory to hiring scraper &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Tuesday, 3. 1879.</p> <p>Commenced operations at the repairs and improvements in sheephouse hay loft. Jno Campbell helped us in framing the timbers &amp;c. A very heavy rain during afternoon. A great change has been wrought on face of field's.</p> <p>Wednesday, 4.</p> <p>Same job as yesterday. With a few neighbours we put up the frame which will put a double roof on the mow, originally a single roof. Weather is warm and cloudy and damp.</p> <p>Thursday, 5.</p> <p>Province of Ontario election day for it Legislature K Chisholm, Reform candidate for this county was elected by 160 of majority over W A McCulla Conservative. The polling of votes in this division was done at No 10. Great excitement in Brampton tonight.</p> <p>June. Friday, 6. 1879.</p> <p>A heavy shower this morning Forenoon's work was a drive to Willow Lodge and cleaning up a load of Treadwell wheat Afternoon at work on roof of new building. Paid for our share of board fence on flats $3.68. Evening in town.</p> <p>Saturday, 7.</p> <p>At work at new building sheeting roof and putting on the half inch siding. Drove to town this evening for mail and turnip seed 5lbs @ 20C at Milner's store. Received letter from the Oakville friends.</p> <p>Sunday, 8.</p> <p>Went to S School this morning, lesson. Ezekiel XXXVII, Vision of the valley of dry bones. Afternoon at home. Evening at C M Church in town. Rev J.H. Starr of Collingwood preach from text Heb XI, 5th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Monday, 9. 1879.</p> <p>A day's work at shingling Had the team plowing the turnip ground the second time not in good trim being rather sad and heavy. Drove to town tonight on small errand and straight back home again.</p> <p>Tuesday, 10.</p> <p>Sowed in drills 3 lbs of "Ski{illegible}" turnip seed on 1 1/3 acres with hand drill. Had a visit today from Aunt Phoebe Burke of Scarborough. Dosed the lambs with McDougall's sheep dip.</p> <p>Wednesday, 11.</p> <p>A day with team at statute labor on Centre Road which completes our allotted time of 7 days, having put in extra time last season. The roads have been better worked than the average this year. The soil not being so hard &amp; dry.</p> <p>June. Thursday, 12. 1879.</p> <p>Was spent on shingling and siding new building It was a hot day. In town this evening an hour or two for pleasure. Yesterday received letter from Mr A Rossitor of Oregon giving favorable description of Pacific slope.</p> <p>Friday, 13.</p> <p>Sold and delivered a load of "Treadwell" wheat to T Milner 52 bush @.92 C (inferior). Also two loads "Red Fern" spring wheat 92 bush @ .90 C per bush a good sample. Have yet a load of "Seneca" wheat.</p> <p>Saturday, 14.</p> <p>Another day's work at new building, about one more day will complete it. Weather has been steadily growing warmer until a wet spell is on hand. Clover in bloom rather short. fall wheat fully shot out.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Sunday, 15. 1879.</p> <p>Some heavy rains today. At S School this morning a few present, lesson Zechariah IV Chap. "The need of God's Holy Spirit. Remainder of day at home. Raining very fast tonight. Jabez Pearin spent afternoon with us.</p> <p>Monday, 16.</p> <p>Another day's carpentering and the completion of the building. Cool and clear after the heavy rains. They have wrought a great change in spring grain crops the present prospects are good.</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>Quite cold all day. Started the job of manuring the summer fallow, hauling first from the sheep house yards. Built a sett of carriage steps for the front lane and a tie post to match.</p> <p>June. Wednesday, 18. 1879.</p> <p>Kept the team and hired force (father &amp; son Hewitt) at same job as yesterday. Horse hoeing the root crops potatoes &amp; mangolds. Was at Guy Bell's this evening a short time on business.</p> <p>Thursday, 19.</p> <p>Continuation of the manure hauling putting at rate of 16 loads per acre on fallow. Have put out on farm this season from barnyard 150 loads and yet remains about 100 loads for the fall time</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>Using the hand hoes today The carrot crop are looking well. Sowed yesterday a few more drills of Swede turnip in young orchard where mangolds failed Weather growing warmer again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Duplicate of previous page.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Saturdy, 21. 1879.</p> <p>Received letter from D Moreland This forenoon attended a bee for hauling sand from Hunter's sand pit to Mr A Woodhall's for new house Afternoon brought from Haggert Bros Foundry a new Royce Reaper price $110. paid $40 in wool &amp; $10 for old machine</p> <p>Sunday, 22.</p> <p>A very warm bright day At S School in morning. lesson Malachi III chap. Consecration to God". The last Old Testament lesson in the 7 years series. Tonight at C M Church heard Rev E Clement preach from text Rev XIV 3rd verse</p> <p>Monday, 23.</p> <p>Started cross plowing the fallow, this being second plowing will have two more. Received $40.00 from S Crowforth in payment for 2 yr old steer. In town tonight at Mr Terry's, singing practice.</p> <p>Wednesday, 25.</p> <p>This morning we started the hay harvest by cutting 3 acres of clover in field beyond the creek using J Learment's new mower. The clover is rather soft and green yet. This evening at Edmonton</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>Did some more mowing. After dinner started to horse rake and cock up yesterday's cutting when a heavy thunder shower came on, lasting for an hour. For tea and evening we had Mr &amp; Mrs A Little.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Friday, 27. 1879.</p> <p>Forenoon's work was plowing and work among the roots. Afternoon resumed operations in hayfield Got all (4 acres) into cocks, Tonight it is raining again. In town an hour tonight.</p> <p>Saturday, 28.</p> <p>No haymaking today completed cross plowing the fallow. The spring grain crops are makine a fine display just now Barley fully headed out. Jas Tayler of Stratford on a short visit.</p> <p>Sunday, 29.</p> <p>An early session of S School at 8:30 A.M. lesson was quarter's review but we had only an addresss from Jno Huxley. At close of school at 10.30 we went to reopening of Baptist church in Edmonton. Tonight Rev C McIntyre preached in Brampton Isaiah LXIII 1st.</p> <p>July. Tuesday, 1.</p> <p>Dominion Day. A public holiday but not generally observed by farmers this year because of fine weather in hay harvest. Forenoon in hay field. Afternoon in barn raising bee. D McKinney Took tea at J C Snell's.</p> <p>Wednesday, 2.</p> <p>Mowed half of second clover field this morning. Afternoon was spent at a barn raising at Guy Bell's. It was a large building that only one half of frame was put up when night came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Thursday, 3. 1879.</p> <p>Very sultry weather. Brought in two loads of hay when a heavy shower came on at 9 a.m. and lashed until noon. Afternoon was spent in hoed crops. Evenings at home this week.</p> <p>Friday, 4.</p> <p>Rain Rain and heat, very unfortunate weather for hay harvest. Dried enough towards evening for to horse rake and bring in a load of hay. Evening, Em and I went to a garden party at residence of M M Elliot Esq.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>Drew in 7 loads of hay today also raked and put into cocks 3 acres of clover just behind barn field. Have field beyond creek disposed of, 17 loads in all. Cool, clear and pleasant.</p> <p>July. Sunday, 6. 1879.</p> <p>Morning at S School the lesson in Romans V, 1 to 10, "Peace with God" or "Justification by faith". This evening in town at C M Church, Rev C E McIntyre preached text Psalm LXIII 3rd verse.</p> <p>Monday. 7.</p> <p>Busy at hay, hauling in clover all day. The hay is slow to make this season, being so full of sap, beside frequent showers, but on whole so far our has been secured in fair order.</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>Started mowing our last field of hay it is all timothy and a very good crop. Cut four acres out of nine in field this forenoon. Evening at magic lantern show in school house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Wednesday, 9. 1879.</p> <p>Have two fields saved in barn had 33 loads off 15 acres. Cut remainder of timothy today, and horse raked yesterday cutting, putting the same into cocks.</p> <p>Thursday, 10.</p> <p>Had an Indian to help us draw in hay today. Made best possible use of time all day as the weather was threatening At 3 P.M. a heavy shower suddenly stopped all operations.</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>A really wet day. Fog and thunder between the showers. Harrowed the fallow and hoed the mangold crop. In town tonight an hour or two.</p> <p>July. Saturday, 12. 1879.</p> <p>Forenoon with a grist to Mains mill, Brampton Afternoon got at the hay once more, brought in 5 loads and rest into shape in field until Monday.</p> <p>Sunday, 13.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Romans VIII 27 to 37, "Security of Believers" Some Brampton young folks were here for dinner and we went to J C Snells for tea and then to Church Rev E Clement preached on Methodist doctrine.</p> <p>Monday, 14.</p> <p>Hay harvest is over, except perhaps a load or from fence corners. Brought in last of hay this morning. 49 loads from meadows total hay crop 50 loads. Paid the Indian off for the present, $2.15/</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Tuesday, 15. 1879.</p> <p>The hottest day yet this season the mercury must have been nearly 100 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. At the fence corner hay crop which is better than average yield. Some of the neighbors are cutting fall wheat today.</p> <p>Wednesday, 16.</p> <p>Hired a young man for one month @ $26.00. he started work this morning. Part of our force spent day hoeing in root crop. Started plowing the fallow for the third time.</p> <p>Thursday, 17.</p> <p>Started harvest this morn cutting roads around the wheat and barley for the reaper. Afternoon cut with new "Royce" reaper 3 acres "Seneca" also bound and stooked it, a fair crop. Plowed 3 acres in 12 hours yesterday with one plow.</p> <p>July. Friday, 18. 1879.</p> <p>Reaped part of field of barley and bound it, but will not complete the field until Monday as it is hardly ripe enough. The barley crop is a good one this season, the grain will be bright and plump.</p> <p>Saturday, 19.</p> <p>Crossplowed in fallow and completed the job at noon. Afternoon cutting reaper roads in wheat field on other place. In town this evening cutting thistles in &amp; around the town lot.</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>Morning at S School lesson, 1 Cor 13th Chap. A beautiful psalm of praise on Charity. Tonight at C M Church Brampton Rev Mr Beynon preached text. Psalm VIII 4th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Monday, 21. 1879.</p> <p>Forenoon reaping and binding barley just in front of the house. Afternoon started in "Seneca" wheat field on "other place" and cut and bound as well as stooked 3 acres of it, it is a very fair crop.</p> <p>Tuesday, 22.</p> <p>Into harvest fields early this morning as the weather is gloomy, Brought in first load of barley. At ten a.m. rain came on which has continued thoughout the day and into to night.</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>Yesterday's rain proved to be a very heavy one. Did not do any harvest work until towards evening when we started cutting wheat but ground was too soft for proper working of reaper C.V. Railway are now laying the rails between Bram &amp; Edmon.</p> <p>July. Thursday, 24. 1879.</p> <p>At noon today we finished cutting and stooking the fall wheat (11 acres). Started to reap barley on "other place. Drew in eight loads of sheave, 4 of barley and 4 of wheat.</p> <p>Friday, 25.</p> <p>Pushed the work lively today from morning until tea time binding barley. After tea stooked up the day's binding beside bringing in 4 loads barley and one of wheat. It was 9 o'clock when we stopped work for tonight. Looks like rain</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>Weather very peculiar expected rain every hour during the day but passed off towards evening with a few drops. Forenoon hauling in wheat. Afternoon working at barley, binding &amp; turning, have 3/4 of field in shock, the rest will not be bound.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Sunday, 27. 1879</p> <p>Morning at S School lesson Cor XV "The Victory over death" or" final Salvation" Afternoon at home penning a letter to A J Rossitoer of Oregon. U.S. Evening hear Rev C E McIntyre preach from text, Matt XXII 12th.</p> <p>Monday, 28.</p> <p>Hauling in barley from "other place" nearly all day, it was in pretty fair condition. At 6 P.M. had a wind storm and some rain, which closed the day's work.</p> <p>Tuesday, 29</p> <p>Off harvest work this forenoon because of rain. Hauling in remainder of barley and rakings. Spent a pleasant evening at wedding of G Duncan &amp; Hattie Modeland at residence of J W Main. Was second best man</p> <p>July. Wednesday, 30, 1879</p> <p>Finished fall wheat and barley harvest this evening. Both crops have been saved in very good condition. Weather is very pleasant now. Fine moonlight nights. Visitors the Misses Nelly &amp; Minnie Taylor of Oakville.</p> <p>Thursday 31.</p> <p>No harvesting today, because the grain is not ripe. Working among root crops and doing various other jobs. In town tonight a short time. Weather warm and dry.</p> <p>Friday, 1.</p> <p>A days picnicing in Caledon In the spring wagon, 8 of us started at 7 a.m. for the day's pleasure. Visited McLaren's Castle, Forks and Falls of Credit and came home by Charleston, Was a hot day but had a jolly time. A load of Snells were with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Saturday, 2. 1879</p> <p>The grain ripens very slowly. Started cutting oats this morning but we gave it up for this week after going 3 rounds. Hoeing the mangolds &amp;c was afternoon's work.</p> <p>Sunday, 3.</p> <p>At S School as usual lesson II Co, V chap "The Christian;s Ministry". Tonight heard Rev C E McIntyre preach from text, Mark IX, 2nd vers. Quarterly Meeting at "Harrisons" this morning.</p> <p>Monday, 4.</p> <p>Reaped the spring wheat in front field 4 1/2 acres and found it, a good crop but for the rust during the past few days, done a great deal of damage. Was also reaping and binding oats.</p> <p>Wednesday, 6.</p> <p>Started the job of pulling peas with scythes, Are rather green but a fine crop, well loaded and pretty free from bugs. Splendid harvest weather of late.</p> <p>Thursday, 7.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday three of us put at the rate of 3 acres per day. Towards evening we haul in the spring wheat. At dusk tonight there was a thunder shower.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Friday, 8. 1879.</p> <p>Harvest work rather slow this morning after the rain last evening. At peas about half a day. Drawing in some grain after tea. Havest apples and pears are now in order.</p> <p>Saturday, 9.</p> <p>Sold this morning to Messrs Main &amp; Bowes of Trafalgar a ram &amp; ewe lamb, respectively @ $12.00 each, to be taken away in the course of ten days. Today we are bringing into barn peas and oats. In town tonight an half hour</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>Morning at S School lesson, Galations, V &amp; VI "The fruits of the Spirit". The lessons of this Quarter are rather difficult to teach because of so many doctrinal points. Heard Rev E Clement preach tonight. text, Gal V. 7th.</p> <p>Aug. Monday. 11. 1879.</p> <p>A shower last night kept us from harvest fields until noon. Brought in several loads of peas and oats. Aunt Jannie Rice and her little family came today for a two week visit.</p> <p>Tuesday, 12.</p> <p>Finished the last of the harvest cutting in pea field. Hauling in grain most all day with two teams. Quiet evenings at home suitable for rest.</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>Harvest Home! Again has the annual time come when we can write this motto. Completed the pea crop this evening just before a heavy thunder shower. Had 25 loads of peas off 7 1/2 acres. Both barns are 'chuck' full.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Thursday, 14. 1879.</p> <p>A cool damp day. Spent it leisurely among the turnip crops of once acre more or less. The plants are not yet half grown, being late sown. Lots of visitors this week, cousins &amp; aunts. Paid our harvest man one month @ $26.00</p> <p>Friday, 15.</p> <p>Turnip hoeing by hand and by horse. Also putting out barnyard manure on pea stubble land intended for fall wheat.\</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>A N.E. rain nearly all day. Pea threshing with flail. An agent left a three furrow gang plow on trial Made a three horse double tree rig for said plow</p> <p>Aug. Sunday, 17. 1879.</p> <p>At home all day, being somewhat under the weather, was compelled to remain for sake of rest Rest of folks went to usual Sunday services. Rev Wm Burns preached tonight in Brampton</p> <p>Monday, 18.</p> <p>Resumed operations at manure hauling on pea field. Quite a number of visitors from town this evening. The pears are a good crop. Sold a bag @ $1.50</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>Received yesterday from Main &amp; Bowes $24.00 for the two lambs sold last week. Finished the job of yesterday put 50 loads manure on field.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 20. 1879.</p> <p>Started crossplowing the pea field, using the new gang plow, three furrows at once, by having three horses to draw it. Broke one of the plows this afternoon by striking a stone.</p> <p>Thursday, 21.</p> <p>Running gang plow today with two horses, turning only two furrows The work done by plow is very satisfactory. Price $19.00 cash on October 1st next.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>Finished the job of crossplowing pea field. Pried out of ground a great many large stones. Weather dry and pleasant.</p> <p>Aug. Saturdy, 23. 1879.</p> <p>Was crossplowing the summer fallow, this is the fourth time but thistles were growing on it. Washed the lambs (28) in the Etobicoke.</p> <p>Sunday, 24.</p> <p>At S School as usual lesson Philippians II, 1 to 13, "The Christian's model". Afternoon at home Evening in Brampton P M Church, sermon by a stranger, text Hebrews XI, 6.</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>Working 5 horses all day in pea field, harrowing, rolling and taking off some large boulders Visitors today Mr &amp; Mrs Isaac Modeland</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 26. 1879.</p> <p>Striking out into wide lands for gangplow crossing, two stubble fields on "other place". Also striking out fallows 12/1/2 for lands. Sold to F Wilson of Mich, 2 ewes and 1 ram lamb @ $36.50</p> <p>Wednesday, 27.</p> <p>Ridging up the fallow Did more than two acres today with one team. Visitors Mr &amp; Mrs A F Campbell Mr &amp; Mrs Grafton just from Buffalo N. Y.</p> <p>Thursday, 28.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday and nearly finished the job. Had other team at gang plow on "other place" Weather very dry and warm.</p> <p>Aug. Friday, 29. 1879.</p> <p>Striking out pea field into 12 1/2 ft lands. Ground is very dry and dusty. Had some sport last night cutting a tree in "other place" woods for a swarm of honey bees. But found no honey.</p> <p>Saturday, 30.</p> <p>Ridging in field of yesterday's marking out. Father went to Norval Mills with a grist trying a change in flour from Brampton Mills.</p> <p>Sunday, 31.</p> <p>Mercury 98{symbol for degrees} in shade An exceedingly hot day Been no warmer this season. At S School lesson, Colossians IV "Practical religion". Tonight heard Rev C McIntyre preach from text, Isaiah IV, 6th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Monday, 1. 1879.</p> <p>Another hot day. Started fall wheat seeding putting with seeder 7 1/2 bush "Seneca" on 4 acres of fallow. Ground is very dry and somewhat lumpy.</p> <p>Tuesday, 2.</p> <p>Ridging all day in pea field. Cooler and some show of rain soon. Aunt Jennie Rice &amp; family went home today (Oshawa) after their weeks visit.</p> <p>Wednesday, 3.</p> <p>Busy plowing all day not stopping for some occasional showers. The rain has been light the ground turns up dry and white after the plow.</p> <p>Sept. Thursday, 4. 1879.</p> <p>At noon the ridging was completed. Only spent 5 1/2 days at 12 acres. After dinner we sowed the pea field, 7 3/4 acres. with 14 1/2 bush "Seneca". wheat. The 12 1/2 ft lands would be better for seeder at 13 ft wide.</p> <p>Friday, 5.</p> <p>Ditching and furrowing the field sowed yesterday Also finishe gang plowed 2 or 4 acres of fall wheat stubble land. All evenings at home this week.</p> <p>Saturday, 6.</p> <p>Completed gang plowing front field an "other place" Father bought dry goods to ammount of $20.00 of Stead's Bankrupt Stock In town tonight an hour or so.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Sunday, 7. 1879.</p> <p>Was prevented from attending S School this morning, the lesson I Thess.III, "Second coming of Christ". Tonight heard Rev E Clement preach from text, Mark XVI 20th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 8.</p> <p>Sowed 24 lbs timothy seed on the 4 acres of fallow wheat Had three horses plowing all day with gang plow on "other place". Folks made a trip to Caledon woolen factory for yarn.</p> <p>Turesday, 9.</p> <p>Em, Ella and I took early train (G.T.R) for Toronto to see Industrial Exhibition also a military review about 2000 soldiers. The were inspected by Princess Louis &amp; Marques of Lorne in person</p> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 10. 1879.</p> <p>Came home last night at midnight train, the City was illuminated with gas all evening, was a beautiful sight. Today's work was at the plow and attending a neighbor's threshing.</p> <p>Thursday, 11.</p> <p>Gang plowing in front field for a rye crop. The ground is getting very dry and hard and no prospect of rain. Had white frost past two nights A home apple paring bee tonight.</p> <p>Friday, 12.</p> <p>Father went to Guelph to attend the College Stock sale. Bought from S Milner 8 bush rye @ -62 1/2 C per bush and sowed the same on 4 1/2 acres of front field. rye for early spring pasture previous to fallow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Saturday, 13. 1879.</p> <p>Forenoon's work in and around the barnyard. Afternoon sold to T{illegible} -C. &amp; {illegible} and delivered at their mills on the Credit 34 1/2 bush of Seneca wheat @ .93C. and brought home from thence 500 lbs shorts @ $3.50 &amp; 1200 bran @ $8.00 per ton.</p> <p>Sunday, 14.</p> <p>Daylight broke this morning with a steady NE Rain of about 12 hours duration giving the ground a soaking. At home all day. In evening heard Rev Jno Shaw of Whitby preach from text Luke XVIII 13th.</p> <p>Monday, 15.</p> <p>Gang plowing goes well after yesterday's rain. Harvesting the potato crop, rather a slim yield too much shade in orchard for a good crop. As a rule this season though potatoes are a great success. Evening at "Willow Lodge".</p> <p>Sept. Tuesday, 16. 1879.</p> <p>Have gang plowed 30 acres in all mostly crossing and is yet to be plowed over again next month. Made the final attack at manure hauling there will probably be 60 loads for stubble fields.</p> <p>Wednesday, 17.</p> <p>S Showers every day and one or two every night. But the air is too cold for a rapid vegetable growth. At same job as yesterday. Guelph Fair is now in bull blast.</p> <p>Thursday, 18.</p> <p>Part of our follks went to Toronto Exhibition today This is the 3rd &amp; last week. has been a great success notably so because of prolonged visit of "Lorne &amp; Louise". At same class of work as yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Friday, 19. 1879.</p> <p>Another hard day's work at final cleaning up of barnyard Have had 250 loads of manure this season an unusual amount has given us extra work to handle it. Received letter from A Rossiter of Oregon.</p> <p>Saturday, 20.</p> <p>Sent two hands to House's threshing. Sold to R Watson 4 brood ewes @ $5.00 each. Borrowed from J Heath 6 bags of oats for present use. An hour in town tonght. Frosty nights.</p> <p>Sunday, 21.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School lesson Titus, III, "The Christian Citizen" or "Doing good in the world". Afternoon at home. Evening at C M Church Rev Thos Brock preached from text, Rev I, 5 &amp; 6.</p> <p>Sept. Monday, 22. 1879.</p> <p>The day's work was repairing the barnyard with gravel from creek and started to crossplow oat stubble field, ground is now in fine tilth for the plow.</p> <p>Tuesday, 23.</p> <p>Plowing with both teams using single plows not having any shares on had for gang plow, the old ones worn out. Weather very pleasant</p> <p>Wednseday, 24.</p> <p>Another day's plowing accomplished and tonight finds me tired and foot sore. A sudden change in temperature last night and today would almost do justice to a winter day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Thursday, 25. 1879.</p> <p>The team and I spent all day at J Woodhall's threshing. Father had a trip up to Clande blacksmith shop for repairs on iron plow. Weather cold and hard frosts at night.</p> <p>Friday, 26.</p> <p>Forenoon at same work as yesterday. Afternoon at the plowing. Evening in town at Choir Practice for going to a teameeting next week.</p> <p>Saturday, 27.</p> <p>Today's work was washing lambs, using warm water and soap, makes a wonderful difference in their appearance.</p> <p>Sept. Sunday, 28. 1879.</p> <p>At S. School, lesson "The Review of Quarter's lesson". Conducted by three of the teachers, taking a month each. Afternoon in Brampton. Tonight in C M Church, Rev C E McIntyre preach. text, Isaiah LIII 1st verse</p> <p>Monday, 29.</p> <p>One plow at work all day. One hand at R Watson's threshing. Spent evening with W.M. choir at teameeting 5 miles west of Brampton.</p> <p>Tuesday, 30.</p> <p>Two teams at plowing. Picking and preparing a few apples for County Fair tomorrow. Weather very warm and dry. Superb moon light nights.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 1. 1879.</p> <p>A real summer day. Completed plowing oat stubble field. Took 5 or 6 varieties of apples to Show this morning. Evening in town an hour or two.</p> <p>Thursday, 2.</p> <p>A bright warm day. All day in Brampton at Peel Co Agric Show, a large attendance of people. The Exhibit in all departments was good extra good in fruit &amp; ladie's work &amp; horses. We had a wagon load of lambs there for sale &amp; bull calf 3rd prize</p> <p>Friday, 3.</p> <p>Brampton Fair closed today at 3 o'clock, when all prize animals were brought into horse-ring. Only a small number of people present. Sold 7 ewe lambs, 4 to B Watson @ $24.00 &amp; 3 to J Walker @ $21.00 also one ram lamb to Crawford @ $11.00</p> <p>Oct. Saturday, 4. 1879.</p> <p>Harvesting the apple crop. It is but a slim one in quantity but quality is good. Took one second prize at County Show on "Canada Red" variety. An hour in town tonight for new pair of fine boots at Mart's @ $5.50</p> <p>Sunday, 5.</p> <p>At S School, lesson Hebrews IV &amp; V, 1 to 6 verses "Our Great High Priest" Spent afternoon at Willow Lodge. Evening at C M Church, Rev E Clement preached from text, Genesis, XIX 23rd</p> <p>Monday, 6.</p> <p>Spent forenoon striking out in lands 12 1/2 ft wide front field of "other place". It having been previously crossplowed this fall. Afternoon at apple harvest.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 7. 1879.</p> <p>Started this morning the job of threshing with Jno Cations new Climax machine. Spent all day threshing the barley 15 acres. estimated yield 500 bushels. A very hot day.</p> <p>Wednesday, 8.</p> <p>Today we threshed fall wheat "Seneca" 11 acres estimated yield 280 bushels Red Chaff spring wheat 5 acres, estimated yield 90 bushels. Rained tonight. Exceedingly warm weather for the season</p> <p>Thursday, 9.</p> <p>At noon today we finished threshing 6 acres of oats estimated yield 300 bushels Afternoon threshing at Jon Learments. Sold yesterday the three ewe lambs to Walker $21.00.</p> <p>Oct. Friday, 10. 1879.</p> <p>Spent this day at same job as yesterday afternoon. The warm weather continues with more or less fog. Fall wheat crop is making a rapid growth. Sold a ram lamb to Jno Jackson @ $10.00.</p> <p>Saturday, 11.</p> <p>Sold ram lamb to Jno Campbell to receive in payment for same a hive of bees next spring. Another day at threshing This completes the job for this season. This week's work has been very severe on both man &amp; beast.</p> <p>Sunday, 12.</p> <p>At S School, lesson, Heb IX, 1 to 12. "The types explained" a difficult passage to expound to children. Evening heard in C M Church Rev Mr Preston of Milton preach from, text, Romans XII, 1st.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Monday, 13. 1879.</p> <p>Resumed operations at fall plowing this morning on "other place" front field. Ridging into 12 1/2 ft lands from the crossplowing of first of last month. The groung is in fine tilth.</p> <p>Tuesday, 14.</p> <p>At same job as yesterday with two plows. Received letter from A Ferguson Shelburn containing $12.00 in payment for lamb bought a year ago. In town tonight at a Concert, the singing was only medium.</p> <p>Wednesday, 15.</p> <p>Finished plowing field we started on Monday, also water furrowed it. The weather continues bright and very hot, very remarkable for the season but the sun is as fiery as in July.</p> <p>Oct. Thursday, 16. 1879.</p> <p>Because of hot weather we lay off plowing for today and let horses rest. Father went by C V R R excursion to Cooksville Fair. The markets are improving daily, wheat is $1.25 per bush.</p> <p>Friday, 17.</p> <p>At plowing again. Marking out into 22ft lands back field of "other place". Mailed yesterday a postal card to Shelburne, and to Georgetown am't of insurance tax $5.88. Spent evening in town at Choir practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>Plowing with three horses to gang plow, is second plowing of field since harvest and is now very loose and friable. Quite a change in weather, cold and windy Have had 3 weeks of very remarkable weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Sunday, 19. 1879.</p> <p>At S School, lesson, Heb XI 1 to 10, "Triumphs of Faith" or "The one condition of salvation". At J C Snell's for dinner. Afternoon at singing new S S music. Evening heard Rev C McIntyre preach text, Matt, XI, 30th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 20.</p> <p>Finished gang plowing field started on Saturday. Harvested the mangold crop of 100 bush off 1/4 acres of good size and quality. Evening at Trustee meeting in schoolhouse and reengaged Mr Beattie as teacher salary $425.00</p> <p>Tuesday, 21.</p> <p>Spent all running long furrows and water drains in fall plowing. Harvested sugar beet crop 30 bush of 1/10 acres roots are only medium size but fine quality &amp; very sweet.</p> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 22. 1879.</p> <p>Spent today at Woodbridge Fair. Drove over with A M Campbell. The show in all classes was very good and we had a pleasant day. A good many exhibitors from this County.</p> <p>Thursday, 23.</p> <p>Sold our first load of grain for this season being barley to S Milner @ 63C 71 1/4 bush = $44.89. Afternoon at Main's mill with chopping grist. Evening drove to town in spring wagon.</p> <p>Friday, 24.</p> <p>A very cold day. Tried to plow but ground was too hard and dry for to work well so gave it up for present. Was flailing out some peas. Evening at Choir practice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Saturday, 25. 1879.</p> <p>A very hard frost last night. Today we started to harvest the carrot crop they are a fine sample of roots, but very hard to get out of ground being so dry. Received $10.00 from Crawford for lamb.</p> <p>Sunday, 26.</p> <p>At S School as usual lesson, James II 14 to 25 "Faith and Works". Afternoon quiet at home reading and music. Tonight at C M Church Rev C E McIntyre preached text. Ezekiel XVIII 31st.</p> <p>Monday, 27.</p> <p>At the carrot crop all day. Sold our imported 3 yr old ram to Alex Cunnington @ $25.00 Also sold a ram lamb to G Pulpher @ $6.00, have only one more left to sell.</p> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 28. 1879.</p> <p>Rain last night and showers today. Drove father in the buggy up to Charleston to take T.G. &amp; B. R.R to Shelburn for a short visit among friends. Evening at home.</p> <p>Wednesday, 29.</p> <p>Have about 180 bus of carrots which we have safely cellared Started plowing in front field. Sold some poultry to Jno Woodhall, $1.50 for 5 pr hens. Weather cold and frosty.</p> <p>Thursday 30.</p> <p>Plowing the young orchard field ground is very hard and dry. Spent evening in town at George Duncan's on David St. The grain markets have suffered a severe depression.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Friday, 31. 1879.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday Paid for the gang plow to agent $19.00. Father came home tonight from his Shelburn visit. At Choir practice tonight - Hallow E'en, fine moonlight</p> <p>Nov. Saturday, 1.</p> <p>Pretty hard frost last night. Bought from Joe Snell a half bred Jersey heifer @ $18.00 cash ($18.00 Another days plowing. In town tonight for a couple of hours. Bought 11 1/2 bags "Early Rose" potatoes from Hewitt @ 50 C per bag.</p> <p>Sunday, 2.</p> <p>At Quarterly meeting in C M Church Brampton Rev C McIntyre preached from text, Deut XII, 9th. Tonight Rev E Clement preached text, 1 Tim 1st Chap, 15th verse.</p> <p>Nov. Monday, 3. 1879.</p> <p>Snow fell in small quantities during all yesterday and last night to depth of 6 inches Today a strong north wind is drifting like January. Sold a load of barley 59 1/2 bush to Milner @ 53 C and paid Hewitt $ 35.00.</p> <p>Tuesday, 4.</p> <p>Today's work was with team and wagon removing Hewitt's household goods to Cheltenham Station on H, &amp; N.W. R.R. he is going from thence to Muskoka. Weather is more moderate today.</p> <p>Wednesday, 5.</p> <p>Started operations at turnip crops. Is not at all a desirable job as they are completely covered with snow, doing all work with hoes, topping and raising, only a medium crop. Another instalment of snow tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Thursday, 6. 1879.</p> <p>Appointed by Gov General as Thanksgiving Day, thoughout Dominion of Canada. At home we continued at the turnip harvest because of wintry appearance of the weather. Evening in town at P.M S.S. Anniversary a good entertainment of recitations &amp; songs.</p> <p>Friday, 7.</p> <p>A thaw and plenty of mud &amp; slush. Sold 10 turkeys (young) to Tomalin @ 7C per lb live weight 97lbs = $6.79. Bought 56 lbs beef @ 7 C per lb from Crowforth +$3.92 paid on old debt. Still at turnips and nearly finished.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>Put safely into cellar the last of turnips, had 14 loads or about 400 bushels in all. only medium in size but of good quality. Weather quite warm and all the snow melted away.</p> <p>Nov. Sunday, 9. 1879.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at S School lesson I John I, 1 to 10. "The perfect Saviour". Afternoon at home reading. Evening heard Rev E Clement preach in C M Church, text, Joel II, 12th &amp; 13th verses. Very muddy roads.</p> <p>Monday, 10.</p> <p>Greater part of today in town banking the new board fence, around town lot, using plow and shovels. Heard a good temperance lecture tonight in Concert Hall by Mr Fitzmaurice of Michigan.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>Prospects are good for a big rain, misty &amp; N.E. wind. Was plowing the plot where the turnip crop grew. In town again tonight same gentleman lecturing in good style.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 12. 1879.</p> <p>Rain, Rain, an almost steady downpour for 24 hours, now more complaints about dry wells &amp; empty cisterns. Finished plowing turnip ground &amp;c. Evening at home, very wet.</p> <p>Thursday, 13.</p> <p>A heavy mist all day. Forenoon at "Willow Lodge" repairing melodeon &amp;c. Afternoon drove to town through the mud for Em &amp; Ella. arriving home after dark.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>And still it rains, harder than ever some thunder and lightning with the clearing off shower. Did half a day's plowing in front field and some chores completed the days programme.</p> <p>Nov. Saturday, 15. 1879.</p> <p>Spent today plowing sod timothy field next Woodhall line. The soil is in fine trim for work. Sold the last of this season's stock of rams to T Noble @ $6.50. Bought new axe @ .75C.</p> <p>Sunday, 16.</p> <p>At S School, the lesson I John IV, 7 to 16. "The love of the Father. The school was addressed by Thos Hunter a former member of school Tonight Rev C E McIntyre preached in town, text Isaiah, LII, 3rd verse.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>Conclusion of sod plowing set up about 2 acres in all for oats next spring, out of a 9 acre field for pea crop. the pea bugs are very minimum in this year's crop. Received $4.00 from Mr Henry Carter on cows acct</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Tuesday, 18. 1879.</p> <p>Today brings us to the end of this season's chapter, cleaned off the plows and put them away for winter Have plowed about 75 acres since harvest, all told. Freezing all day with a cold North wind, every sign of winter.</p> <p>Wednesday, 19.</p> <p>A day's work at handling stones. Taking large rocks from plowed fields with team and chain, and hauling small stones off the meadows in wagon. a light flurry of snow.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>Winter appears to have set in, in right earnest today a strong cold N.W. wind. Forenoon at work in barn among oats and peas. Afternoon in town at Mills with a chopping.</p> <p>Nov. Friday, 21. 1879.</p> <p>Returned two lots of oats we had borrowed. Sold 2 yr old bull "Rose Lea Boss" to Noble @ $60.00 his present live weight 1840 lbs, age 2 yrs &amp; 8 months. Spent evening at R Watsons.</p> <p>Saturday, 22.</p> <p>Drove wagon to "Eldorado" Mill's for 1/2 ton bran The roads are frozen hard and very rough. Evening in town to bring Ella home from her work.</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>At S School lesson Rev 1 to 20, 1st Chap. "Christ in midst of the Churches". At home all afternoon Evening heard Rev C E McIntyre, from Psalms XII, 11th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Monday. 24. 1879.</p> <p>Started operations at cutting wood in "other place" woods using hand cross cut saw on a large swamp elm. Spent evening at Mrs Snells Senr practicing S School music. Bought of Crawford Brampton a set of parlor hair cloth furniture @ $50.00.</p> <p>Tuesday, 25.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday Manufactured 80 elm rails and 1 1/2 cords of wood. This evening in Brampton at entertainment in P.M. Church, consisting of music readings and refreshments.</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>Forenoon in the woods. Afternoon at "Ebenezer" making repairs for winter Also at prayer meeting in Zion conducted by Mr. Thos Hunter. Tonight at birthday party at Geo Duncan's in town.</p> <p>Nov. Thursday, 27. 1879.</p> <p>Weather mild and some rain. Sold remainder of turkey crop to C Dawson 170lbs live weight @ 7 1/2 C $12.72. Sold previously $ 6.79. total $19.54. Bought young bronze cobler from B Watson @ $1.25</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>Manufactured yesterday with Gummerson's cider mill 15 gals cider from 3 bbls apples. All day in the woods, Warm and showery, Spent evening in town at Choir practice.</p> <p>Another day's work in the woods cutting firewood. The thaw has ceased and now freezing keenly again. Half an hour in Brampton this evening, ordered a new overcoat at K C &amp;Co's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Sunday, 30. 1879.</p> <p>Walked to S School at 9.30 a.m. Lesson, Rev III 1 to 13, "The message to the seven churches" Afternoon reading at home Evening heard Rev E Clement preach from text, Job XIV 14th verse, in respect to memory of late Jos Dawson.</p> <p>Dec. Monday, 1.</p> <p>A fine mild day, Forenoon we dressed 3 Berkshires combined weights 549 lbs. Afternoon in the woods. Evening at Zion Church hearing Mr Thos Hunter exhort and lead the special services that are being held.</p> <p>Tuesday, 2.</p> <p>All day in the woods. The fine weather has left us again, leaving a S.E.rain Evening in Brampton. Rest of folks went to protracted meetings, there is a deep interest awakened in their meetings.</p> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 3. 1879.</p> <p>Snow and rain alternately all day. Bagged up a load of tailing, put our wood cuttings tools in order and got a horse shod. Quiet evening at home.</p> <p>Thursday, 4.</p> <p>Commenced cutting in the "lower woods". At Mr L.W. Cheyne's auction sale of farm stock, and bought a red farrow cow @ $32.00 ten months credit. 8 per C off for cash. Sold 2 fat cows to T Crowforth @ $95.00.</p> <p>Friday, 5.</p> <p>At wood cutting again. Sold heifer calf 5 months old to Jabez Heath @ $8.00, 10 moths credit. Fat cows sold yesterday have to be fed until Xmas week. Weather mild and roads very muddy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Saturday, 6. 1879.</p> <p>Forenoon cutting wood. At noon it started to rain and continued until evening. In town a couple of hours got my new ordered overcoat (grey) @ $ 17.00 cash, also a new every day cap @ $1.00.</p> <p>Sunday, 7.</p> <p>Morning at S School, lesson Rev V Chap. "The Heavenly song". After school had a singing practice. Evening in town, heard Rev Mr Stillwell at P M Church text. I Sam II 30th.</p> <p>Monday, 8.</p> <p>Spent all day in the woods. Made some beautiful stovewood from a large sugar maple. Evening at home.</p> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 9. 1879.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday spent evening at Zion Church hearing Mr Thos Hundter give his farewell adrres to young people, a large attendance and a good feeling manifested Another rain storm near at hand.</p> <p>Wednesday, 10.</p> <p>A muddy wet tramp on foot up to "Willow Lodge" for a forenoon's work. Raining more or less all day so that very little work was performed. Spent evening at S School singing practice.</p> <p>Thursday, 11.</p> <p>Cold and freezing some, The roads are almost impassible A day in the woods. The Etobicoke is very much swollen with recent rains Evening at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Friday, 12. 1879.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday Little of interest to report these days. dull, sombre weather and quiet hours both day and night. Received from R Smith on cows &amp; sheep acct $17.00.</p> <p>Saturday, 13.</p> <p>In the woods all day. Paid L Cheyne for cow bought at his sale. cash $30.00 Evening at home at usual routine of work at close of week.</p> <p>Sunday, 14.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School. lesson Rev XXI, "Beauties of the Heavenly City". Had a long school session at singing practice. This evening heard Rev C McIntyre preach temperance sermon from text Daniel I 12th verse.</p> <p>Dec. Monday, 15. 1879.</p> <p>Attended this forenoon the funeral of Robt Burnett (late of California) but of old acquaintance, Rev Jas Pringle conducted the service in connection. Quite a fall of snow last night and today have some sleighing.</p> <p>Tuesday, 16.</p> <p>Dressed two Berkshires weight 318 lbs, total am't pork for this season 850 lbs Afternoon in the woods. Evening at S School singing practice. More snow falling tonights.</p> <p>Wednesday, 17.</p> <p>Started delivering the barley having sold it ten days ago to J. Milner @ 60 C per bush Made three trips today on bob sleigh with 60 to 70 bush each load. S sleighing rather thin.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Thursday, 18. 1879.</p> <p>Finished delivering the barley 334 bush @ 60 C sold previously 130 bush and have 40 bush yet in stock, total 500 bush off 15 acres total cash received $287.00 and 24.00 for balance $311.00 in all.</p> <p>Friday, 19.</p> <p>Forenoon at Mrs Robt Campbell's funeral at Edmonton. Afternoon in Brampton at grist mill with 5 bags of wheat for flour. Had a call today from James Thompson of Missouri. Evening at the S S singing practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 20.</p> <p>On the road to Cheltenham before daylight this morning with sleigh for bran and shorts. but none at mill. I went on over to Salmonville and brought from thence, 1300 lbs bran @ $9.00 per ton and 400 lbs shorts @ $14.00 per ton, total cost $9.13.</p> <p>Dec. Sunday, 21. 1879.</p> <p>An exceedingly cold day. At S School lesson, Rev XXII 10 to 21. "The last words" or "The Saviour's last message". This evening heard Rev C E McIntyre preach temperance sermon from text, Daniel I, 12th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 22.</p> <p>Temperature moderate and good sleighing after last night's storm. In town making deposit $200.00 in Dominion Bank. Afternoon at public school examination in our own section.</p> <p>Tuesday, 23</p> <p>Was hauling firewood from lower woods all day. Evening up at S School singing practice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 24. 1879.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday viz; drawing firewood from woods to woodshed. Went to town tonight for to fill my pocketful of material for old Santa Claus.</p> <p>Thursday, 25.</p> <p>Christmas Day once more. Part of the family went to Church service in town this morning. Family dinner at home. Evening we had a party of young folks from Brampton and had a very pleasant time.</p> <p>Friday, 26.</p> <p>A quiet day after yesterdays feasting and merriment. At work among the wood hauling job. In town tonight for the mail &amp;c. Weather, very hard frost.</p> <p>Dec. Saturday, 27. 1879.</p> <p>Has moderated today some prospects of a thaw. Mailed letter to Mr T. H. Torrington of Toronto concerning musical instructions At same word as yesterday.</p> <p>Sunday, 28.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School lesson, "The Review". This brings to a close the seven year's course of International scheme of lessons, next Sunday we start a similiar course of lessons. Tonight heard Rev J E Starr preach in C M Church.</p> <p>Monday, 29.</p> <p>Attended the nomination of municipal councilleros at Edmonton, there will be an election one week from today to decide. Evening in town at a similiar gathering.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 30. 1879.</p> <p>Spent all forenoon in town buying candy &amp; fruit for S.S. Festival and making an unsuccessful attempt to raise a sleigload {sic} of young folks for tomorrow evening. All afternoon and evening building platform &amp;c at Zion Church.</p> <p>Wednesday, 31.</p> <p>Pleasant weather and good sleighing. Forenoon at wood business. Afternoon in town a short time, Bought two 50 C tickets for Concert tomorrow night. Tonight we held the Ebenezer Union S S Anniversary had a very lengthy programme consisting of recitations &amp; songs addresses by Rev's Campbell &amp; Reid. The children acquitted themselves nobly thoughout. Had candy &amp; fruit at intermission also a peice {sic} called "The Monument of Smith" by 9 young ladies of the school. it was a kind of "Cantata" Proceeds about $40.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda.</p> <p>C Cation</p> <p>M Dyer</p> <p>M Ferguson</p> <p>J Lyons</p> <p>M Groat</p> <p>M Hall</p> <p>M. Davis Bella Campbell</p> <p>A Burgher</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>February</td> <td>8th</td> <td>Chopped at Mains</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Peas</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Oats</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>bush</td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>bush</td> </tr><tr><td>March</td> <td>7th</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>bush</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>bush</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>28th</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>bush</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>bush</td> </tr><tr><td>April</td> <td>28th</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>bush</td> <td>barley</td> <td>9</td> <td>"</td> </tr><tr><td>July</td> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>"</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>"</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug</td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>"</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>"</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct</td> <td>1st</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Oct</td> <td>23st</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table> Second Page January-Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>Subscription to</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>" Weekly Globe</td> <td>1</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To Milner for</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>20 bush. corn 45 C</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>P.O. Box Rent</td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>for beef</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>" nic nax &amp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>sheet music</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>" 12 squares</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>of 1st Class</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>shingles</td> <td>18</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>41</td> <td>75</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>February</td> <td>--</td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>From Jno Wiggins</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for 1 bush clover</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>for apples &amp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>eggs</td> <td>4</td> <td>05</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>" Dwyer for</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>1800 bls hay</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>@ $9.50</td> <td>8</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>" Williams</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for Hay hay</td> <td>9</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>2200 lbs @ 9.00</td> <td>9</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>20th</td> <td>From D Wiggins</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for 1 bush clover</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>from Armstrong</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>10 bush "Red Fern"</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>@ 80 c</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>38</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>February</td> <td>--</td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7th</td> <td>To J Nunn</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for 200 cedar</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>posts @ 9 c</td> <td>18</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>L.R Aitkin</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>sawing bill</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Quarterage</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21st</td> <td>Sidewalk</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>Concert</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>To D Laidlaw</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>quarter beef</td> <td>6</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>43</td> <td>10</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>March</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>from R Watson</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>interest on $</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>150.00 note @</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>8 per at pr.ann.</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>W Newhouse</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>on cows acct</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>" Folliss for 2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>fat cattle</td> <td>94</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>" Thompson for</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>5 ewe lambs</td> <td>65</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>" Hewitt bal</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>on wheat and</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>oat trade</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>17th</td> <td>" Roberts &amp; Main</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for hay</td> <td>17</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Heatn 1 1/2 bush</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>clover seed</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>" Paterson &amp; Alexander</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for hay</td> <td>15</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>" J.C.S. for clover seed</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>" Dawson for apples</td> <td>3</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>241</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>Second Page</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>March</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>W A Mitchell</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>watch cleaning</td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Half doz photos</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>from J W Cole</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Various articles</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>To Fuller, lumber</td> <td>26</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Shook, clover</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>threshing</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To J R Craig for</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>pedigrees</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>Dry Goods and</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>22</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>1 bush Timothy</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17th &amp; 18th</td> <td>To McCulla for</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>weighing 4 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>hay at town scales</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>Dry Goods and</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Hardware</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17th</td> <td>Mailed to Rennie</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for seed peas</td> <td>6</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>freight on same</td> <td></td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>87</td> <td>97</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>April</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>S</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>From Jon Campbellfor 1 bush clover seed</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>" seed " J W Main " A Campbell half payment on ton of hay delivery last month</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>From A Cheyne old debt on ram</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Second Page</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>April</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>19th</td> <td>To W A Mitchell for goods</td> <td>6</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Dry Goods</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>for fence wire</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>22</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>May</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>for Berkshire 1 month old</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>for 11 bush seed oats @ 40 C</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>From K.C. &amp; Co for this year's wood crop @18C per lb</td> <td>40</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>50</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>Second Page</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>May</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>22nd</td> <td>Paid Hewitt on wages 19 bush wheat @ 95 C</td> <td>9</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>June</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>from S Milner for Treadwell 52 bush @ 92</td> <td>48</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" KC &amp; Co for Red Fern 92 bush @ 90 C</td> <td>82</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>from Crowforth for 2 yr old steer</td> <td>40</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>171</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>June</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>To R Watson for our share of expense in flats fence</td> <td>3</td> <td>68</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>3</td> <td>32</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>C Methodist Missions</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>Willy Hewit on wages</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Music Teacher</td> <td>11</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>Balance on Royce Reaper 5 per ct off for cash</td> <td>57</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Harvest tools</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>Groceries N</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>98</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>July</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>{No entries for month}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>July</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>Wages to Indian</td> <td>2</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>necessaries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>To T Milner for 50 lbs white sugar @ 9 C</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>15</td> <td>65</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>August</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>18th</td> <td>from Main &amp; Bowes for 2 lambs</td> <td>24</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>for one bag pears</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>" Frank Wilson for 3 lambs</td> <td>36</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>" Indian for timber</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>64</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>August</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>Paid our harvest man one month @</td> <td>26</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>September</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>from Tomalin for chickens</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>" KC&amp;Co 34 1/2 bush Seneca @ 93C</td> <td>32</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>37</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>September</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>Dry Goods &amp;c</td> <td>25</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>Trip Toronto</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>To KC &amp; Co one ton bran</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>" {illegilbe} 500 lbs shorts</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" " 1200 lbs bran</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>Milner for rye</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>52</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>October</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>from Jno Walker for 3 ewe lambs</td> <td>21</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>" from Jno Jackson for ram lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>" A Ferguson on last year's sheep acct</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>" Ben Watson on sheep acct</td> <td>39</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>" Wilson for ram lamb</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>" Milner for 71 bush barley @ 63 c</td> <td>44</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>" Crawford for ram lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>" Pulfer ram lamb</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Prize Money</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>152</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>October</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>To Euart for pair fine boots</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>" P. F. Mutual Insurance Co</td> <td>5</td> <td>88</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>" Taxes</td> <td>34</td> <td>72</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>" Clunis blacksmith acct</td> <td>14</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Thompson repair wagon wheel</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>" Campbell blacksmith acct</td> <td>8</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>73</td> <td>90</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>November</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>From Milner 59 bush barley @ 53 c</td> <td>31</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>" Cunnington for imp ram</td> <td>25</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7th</td> <td>" Tomalin 97 lbs turkey @ 7 c</td> <td>6</td> <td>79</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>" Nobel for ram lamb</td> <td>6</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>" H Carter on cows acct</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>" Noble for 2 yr old bull</td> <td>60</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>' Dawson 170lbs turkey @ 7 1/2 c</td> <td>12</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>" Watson for 4 old ewes</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>$166</td> <td>54</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>November</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>To Hewitt for 11 1/2 bags potatoes @ 50</td> <td>5</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>' Hewitt for wages</td> <td>29</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>" Jno Cation threshing acct</td> <td>17</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>KC&amp;Co for tweed pants</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>54</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>December</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>From R Smith on cows &amp; sheep acct</td> <td>17</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>" Milner for 334 bush barley @ 60 c</td> <td>200</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>217</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>December</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>KC&amp; Co for dry goods</td> <td>18</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>" L Cheyne for cow</td> <td>30</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>for bran &amp; shorts</td> <td>9</td> <td>13</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>57</td> <td>13</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>Summary of Cash Received</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td> <td>Cash</td> <td>238</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td> <td>"</td> <td>38</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>Mch 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>241</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>April 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>May 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>50</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>June 30</td> <td>"</td> <td>171</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>July 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>--</td> <td>--</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>64</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>37</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>152</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>166</td> <td>54</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>217</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>$1390</td> <td>29</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Summary of Cash Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td> <td>Cash</td> <td>41</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 8th</td> <td>"</td> <td>43</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>Mch 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>87</td> <td>97</td> </tr><tr><td>Apr 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>22</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>May 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>9</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>June 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>98</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>July 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> <td>65</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>26</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>52</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>73</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>54</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>57</td> <td>13</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>581</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan 2nd Deposited in</p> <p>Dominion Bank in</p> <p>Brampton $170.00</p> <p>Bearing interest @ 4 per cent</p> <p>March 5th - Drew from above Deposit $20.00 " 13th Deposited $100.00 " 28 - Withdrew $50.00</p> <p>" " Total Deposit $200.00</p> <p>Dec 22 " " $400.00</p> <p></p> <p>{Second Page}</p> <p>Alex Clunis bill for repairs on iron plow &amp;c payable next fall $13.25 Paid</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jesse Perry's acc/</p> <p>Dr to Samuel Ferguson</p> <p>To 17 cedar posts</p> <p>@ .25 C each $4.25</p> <p>425 ft lumber</p> <p>@$10.00 4.25</p> <p>" Construction 1.50</p> <p>S10.00</p> <p>____________________________________________________</p> <p>Dec 5th Received not of Jabez Heath $8.00 for ten months.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/48c0f1017d7e8c8b5818cc7409497a95.pdf 2230c18906b889c6811407dc95f9a116 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41d029cad5b889ccfe7a816672ff12d8.pdf e527ff9af0bcd110f6ee00fc88998413 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b62e17bf7cfbf498aa7abf7ab3594631.pdf 8a1cabbdde97c01f17e5e5dfa5d3deb5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. John Ferguson Diary Collection, Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives and Archives of 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 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1878 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1878 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. John Ferguson Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Microfilm Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>TERMS AND COURTS. Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week. Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. Trinity, 1st Monday in Aug. after 21st of said month to the Saturday of the following week. Michaelmas, 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. 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. County Court Terms are four, commecning respectively on the 1st Monday in January and April, and the 2nd Monday in June and October in each year, and ending on Saturday of same week. Assizes-Twice in each year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the 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 the vacation between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, and in the County of Wentworth there is one additional between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms. Sittings of Courts of Assize may be held seperate and appart 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 Courts. 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. General Sessions are held at same time as the several County Courts.</p> <p>The County Judge's Criminal Court sits from time to time for trial of prisoners out of Sessions and without Jury. Heir, Devisee and Assignee COmmissioners sit on 1st Monday in January and July, and respectively, Sundays and Holidays excepted. Court of Chancery.-A Judge sits in Court almost daily for transaction of buisness. Hearing and examination of witnesses are at such times and places as are appointed by the Court. Court of Appeal sits at Toronto twice in every year; once in January and once in June. Supreme Court sits in Ottawa 3rd Monday in January and 1st Monday in June. Exchequer Court at any time and place appointed by rule of Court. Long Vacation from 1st of July to 21st August.</p> <p>ECLIPSES. In the year 1878 there will be two Eclipses of the Sun and two of the Moon.</p> <pre> I. An annular eclipse of the sun, Feb. 1, 1878. Begins on the earth generally Feb. 1 17h., 56m., mean time of Greenwich, in longtitude 20° 2'W., and latitude 54° 4'S. Ends on the earth generally 1 d., 22h., 59m., mean time of Greenwich, in long. 112° 31'E., and lat. 12° 28'S. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Tuesday, 1. 1878</p> <p>New Year's, generally observed as a public holiday, fine &amp; clear in morning, towards night some rain and then snow squalls and colder. At home we had our New Year's dinner yesterday. Mr &amp; Mrs George Rice took train for home this morning, Oshawa. Spent afternoon in Brampton.</p> <p>Wednesday, 2</p> <p>At 5 o'clock yesterday evening attended the wedding of G. H Golding &amp; Lillie Curts in ME Church Brampton, a crowded house. Today was clear and frosty, spent it in barnyard tending the livestock. The team went to Mains Mill with 20 bus barley for chopping. Received letter from D Modeland, Chicago</p> <p>Thursday, 3</p> <p>All day in "lower woods" chopping green beach cordwood. Last night was the keenest frost of the winter so far. Visitor today Miss Jannie Peacock of Brampton. In town a short time tonight a letter from Joplin friends The roads are very rough</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Friday, 4. 1878</p> <p>A snow fall of 2 or 3 inches scarely hiding the lumps on the roads. Jannie Peacock, my sisters and I took dinner and spent afternoon at J C Snell's Drove to town tonight and passed an hour at Choir Practice in CM Church.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>A day's cross cut sawing of beach in the woods, into 2 ft lengths. this will wind up the job of cutting firewood having about 15 cords of hard wood and 10 cords of softwood. Received a newspaper from Shelburne. A keen frosty day. Some few sleighs out but tough going.</p> <p>Sunday, 6.</p> <p>Went to S School at 10 a.m. lesson II Chron XII, "Rehoboham the first King of Judah". The lessons for a time will follow the line of kings of Judah. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach from text, Leviticus XVII 11th verse. A good practical discourse.</p> <p>Jan. Monday, 7. 1878</p> <p>Somewhat remarkable that today was the first time this winter that we had any chance to use either sleigh or cutter, and rough going at that. Today was Election for Municipal Councillors all over the province of Ontario.</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>Chinquacousy, Reeve. J P Hutton 1st Deputy R. Hewson, 2nd Deputy A Cunnington Councillors Kee and Hall. Started the Annual job of drawing home firewood. A quiet evening at home, not reading much but having a real old family chat about things and doings for future.</p> <p>Wednesday, 9.</p> <p>Drove sleigh to town this morning and brought up for a day's visit, Mrs Featherstone &amp; Mrs {illegible}, Mrs Main &amp; Hattie Moreland The first sleigh ride and last for a time as it is thawing fast today. Spent afternoon in town Mailed 3 newspapers 5 friends. Spent evening at Union Choir Practice</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Thursday, 10 1878.</p> <p>Yesterday at Annual School meeting of this Section I was appointed Trustee for Centre Road. Today it is raining beautifully out of a mist, and quite warm. Received from R Watson in payment of a debt a quarter of beef 100lbs @6 c per lb.</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at blacksmith shop for repairs on spring wagon box. Afternoon at various tasks around the barn. In town tonight at Union Choir Practice. Received by post three numbers of Scribner's Monthly, November, December &amp; January. A capital Magazine.</p> <p>Saturday, 12.</p> <p>Times very quiet and dull mild weather and bare ground Had the sheep out to pasture. Did very little work today beyond the usual routine. At home tonight making usual preparations for the Sabbath.</p> <p>Jan. Sunday, 13. 1878</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson II Chron. XIV 1 to 11. "Asa faithful to his God" This afternoon at home reading leisurely. At CM Church tonight, a Rev Mr Brown preached text, Gal VI 14th Afterwards at Y.M.C.A prayer meeting.</p> <p>Monday, 14.</p> <p>A day's work at drawing wood from "other place" woods Brampton tonight and spent two hours at Choir Practice some 35 voices, including the best singers of the town so that we make a "big" sing under leadership of Mr R. Aitkins.</p> <p>Tuesday, 15. Most of the day up at Zion &amp; Ebenezer churches making preparations for the SS Anniversary tomorrow night trimming both buildings with evergreens. Tonight we had a singing practice in Zion Church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Wednesday, 16. 1878</p> <p>Working in forenoon at the wood. Afternoon in town at C of Peel Agrl Society Annual meeting for election of officers {illegible} Tonight our Ebenezer S School teameeting came off, was a success, speeches by Rev Wm Millard. R Smith &amp; McKinnon Realized at tea meeting #32.00</p> <p>Thursday, 17.</p> <p>The S.S. Convention of Co of Peel commenced this morning in CM Church, Brampton. Was not able to attend only 2 hours during the day. The night meeting was a crowd. The speaking, Rev Mr Rutledge of Toronto, Rev R Croll and Rev J. Pringle. Music by Union Choir Received letter from G H Golding</p> <p>Friday, 18.</p> <p>The Convention was continued throughout today, was largely attended and a strong interest manifested in the S.S.Work. Tonight the Church was over-crowded, good addresses and plenty of music. Collections and subscriptions about $168.00. The Convention next year to be at Bolton.</p> <p>Jan. Saturday, 19. 1878</p> <p>Received Methodist Magazine, a paper from Chicago and a letter from Oshawa. Today went to Huttons Saw Mill for Jno Learment. Sold a black ash tree to an Indian for $1.00. Weather warm and roads a little muddy</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>At S. School, lesson. II Chron. XV 8 to 15. "The Covenant renewed" or "Courage of king Asa rewarded The school appears to be steadily improving, the superintendents remarks on the lesson today were very good and practical. Afternoon and evening rainy, tonight the Rev G Young is to preach a missionary sermon in CM Church at home tonight</p> <p>Monday, 21.</p> <p>Spent entire day at R Watson's helping to cut straw by horse power. Tonight we drove down to town to attend Missionary meeting in CM Church, the speakers were. Revs Brown Cunnington &amp; G Young the latter six years missionary in Manitoba, proceeds of the meeting $400.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Tuesday, 22. 1878</p> <p>Warm weather &amp; muddy roads. Mailed yesterday, a letter to Chicago. Today was chopping in "other place" woods some fallen ash and basswood into cordword. At home tonight reading "Scribner's". The times are powerful dull just now</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>"Jack frost" drove the mercury down 5 {symbol for degrees} below zero this morning Spent the day working in the barn, threshing peas etc. At S.S.teacher's meeting to night in "Ebenezer" church for to appropriate the funds in hand after paying expenses some $20.00.</p> <p>Thursday, 24.</p> <p>Similiar work to yesterday In afternoon had a drive up to Willow Lodge for some of the folks. To town tonight for the mail, usual weeklies and "Scribner's" also SS Banner. They all contain an excellent variety of reading matter.</p> <p>Jan. Friday, 25. 1878</p> <p>Weather moderate with storm in prospective. Father &amp; mother away on an all day visit to T.A Modelands. Except the care of live stock, done nothing but put on two door locks. At home tonight reading.</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>Made two trips to Brampton today. !@st with 29 1/2 bush barley @ 55c to T Milner and bought from hime 21 bush of American corn @ 50 C per bush. 2nd to Grist Mill with peas and corn for chopping. 7 bush peas and 7 of corn</p> <p>Sunday, 27.</p> <p>Another time of S School the lesson II Chro XVII 1 to 10. "The prosperity of Jehoshaphat" Spent afternoon at CM S School in town and took tea (after a short Choir practice) at W John Pearin's. Tonight heard Rev CE McIntyre preach text Hosea VI 4{illegible} After which was an hour at Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Monday, 28. 1878</p> <p>A keen frosty morning. Spent the day as usual in the barnyard, threshing peas &amp;C. Tonight was up at NB to hear a lecture on education from D J McKinnon, school inspector. the address contained some good practical ideas on the subject.</p> <p>Tuesday, 29.</p> <p>In town a few minutes this morning. Today we were at the job of overhauling and repairing the fanning mill. Spent evening at home quietly Farm life is very dull this winter, so little stir or business doing.</p> <p>Wednesday, 30.</p> <p>Completed the fanning mill and have made a capital job. Easier to turn and cleans the grain better. Tonight drove buggy over to Mrs John Snell's, with Em and Ella to a small evening party, we had a good time, games were exercise to the wits and brains of the company.</p> <p>Jan. Thursday, 31. 1878</p> <p>Various duties performed today Hauling wood on wagon docking sheep &amp;C. Received from J V Snell $18.00 on sheep acct. Spent evening in town at weekly prayer meeting of Y.M.C.A.. we had a gracious time. A stormy night.</p> <p>Feb. Friday, 1.</p> <p>Opens with a bluster. During the night there fell about 4 inches of snow., may have some sleighing now. Today was hauling firewood from lower woods on sleigh. Weather during last month was remarkable. Splendid wheeling on roads before this snow fell.</p> <p>Saturday, 2.</p> <p>Mailed letter to GH Golding and a "Guardian" to Mrs J Mason, Missions Improving the sleighing lively by hauling firewood. A bright sun is thawing the snow. Father was at Annual meeting of Peel Farmer's Insurance Company in Brampton, they have not had any fires yet among the insured.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Sunday, 3. 1878</p> <p>Attended Quarterly Meeting in CM Church, Brampton at 10 c'clock, Rev CE McIntyre preached text, Ephesians V 1 &amp; 2 verses. Tonight in PM church. Rev Wm Reid preached from Genesis XLV "Joseph as the model son and brother" Spent an hour after at YMCA prayer meeting.</p> <p>Monday, 4.</p> <p>Spent day at wood hauling Was at Mr Ben Watson's an hour inspecting the livestock. This evening was at R Watson's doing a little chat in a neighbourly visit. Weather moderate and snow disappearing</p> <p>Tuesday, 5.</p> <p>Doing some more work in wood line. Folks went on a visit to Mr R Carter's Vernor, the great weather prophet had predicted for this month severe and blustering weather but no promise of its being fulfiled as yet.</p> <p>Feb. Wednesday, 6. 1878.</p> <p>At the chopping again Must keep working at some job and it seems fortunate that we have a large woods to go to for employment. Made a sale of 5 cords of wood to Mrs Trains to be delivered in first sleighing.</p> <p>Thursday, 7.</p> <p>Was working in woods all day. The folks were visiting among the Brampton friends War news from the Far East are very exciting, it is feared Great Britain will be drawn in to the struggle, HIs Holiness the Pope Pius IX died today. This evening had a good squa{illegible} read at weeklies.</p> <p>Friday, 8.</p> <p>Weather quite warm and plenty of mud. Still working at cordwood both hard and soft timber chops easily now little frost in it. Another evening quietly at home. My life is so quiet that it is hard to make a diary interesting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Saturday, 9. 1878</p> <p>Snow, Beautiful snow, has come at last, falling fast all afternoon and evening from N.E. In town this morning and sold to Walds 1 bush winter apples @ 80 C per bush. Mailed letter to Oshawa. Remainder of day was chopping cordwood.</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>A cold stormy day. Drove the cutter up to S School at 10 o'clock lesson II Chron XX 14 to 22, "KIng Jehoshaphat helped of God". As an additional SS Paper we take the "Band of Hope Review " an illustrated English Monthly. To night heard Rev CE McIntyre preach, text, II Sam XII {illegible} verse.</p> <p>Monday, 11.</p> <p>A clear frosty morning. Went to Toronto by 10 a.m. train to do a little business, getting seal fur cap remodelled, buying two books, "Getting on in the World" by Matthews &amp; "The Abominations of Modern Society" by Talmage. Attended a meeting of "Artikameq Mining Co" and got home just at dark.</p> <p>Feb. Tuesday, 12. 1878</p> <p>Went for the wood - hauling to town lively. Made 4 trips today with green hardwood to Mrs Truman's. Sleighing pretty good for the amount of snow. Cousin Robert G Ferguson from Bay City was here tonight on his way home.</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>R Ferguson left here this morning by train for Shelburn Finished hauling 5 cords of hardwood and 1 cord of hemlock amount $19.00, received $10 of it. Tonight at Zion Church Mr Cole of Brampton exhibited a lot of views with a sciopt{illegible} half of proceeds $6.00 went for E.U.S. School.</p> <p>Thursday, 14.</p> <p>Completed all the wood hauling out of woods, have 15 cords of softwood piled in the yard ready for taking to wotn next winter. A piano tuner a Mr Telegmann from Kingston was here and put our piano in first class order for $2.00. Tonight at Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Friday, 15. 1878</p> <p>Not able to do much today because of a lame hand. The folks took a sleigh-ride to Willow Lodge and back. At home tonight reading and studying up the S S Lesson. Received from Toronto "Berean" Question Book for 1878 and Rennie's Catalogue.</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>In town this morning. Mailed a postal card to Rennie, Toronto Received a "Chicago Tribune". Also through a friend from Toronto my seal skin fur cap refitted, cost of $5.50 Paid Dr Patullo's acct $8.50. Received yesterday from A Wood{illegible} $10.00 on cows acct</p> <p>Sunday, 17.</p> <p>In the morning at S School lesson II Chron XXIV 4 to 13. "Josiah repairing the temple". Afternoon attended the funeral of late James Watson near Edmonton Rev Mr Crompton preached. text John XIII. 7th verse. Tonight heard Rev Mr Goff of {illegible}ville in CM church, text. Matt V {illegible} verse After{illegible} was at prayer meeting.</p> <p>Feb. Monday, 18. 1878</p> <p>Father went to the Funeral of Old Mrs Carter aged 91 years. Spent the day threshing peas. Received card from Rennie, Toronto in reply stating price of Australian oats 50 C buying price of Red farm $1.25. Also postal card from R Ferguson Shelbourn</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>Weather clear and mild this has been so far a remarkable winter indeed. Done a day's work at drawing manure out of barnyard to "other place" spreading on plowed land for spring wheat. A quiet evening at home.</p> <p>Wednesday, 20.</p> <p>Unexpectedly, we had this morning 3 inches of snow but the day was warm and tonight it was nearly all melted. Took down to Aikin's saw mill two basswood logs on sleigh. In town a short time tonight, bought an American selection of readings @ 25 C.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Thursday, 21. 1878</p> <p>Raining more or less all day. Had a visit from Mr J Thompson of 4th line east and his son John from Missouri. Made a sale of sheep to him consisting of 6 ewe lambs and one ram lamb total $100.00 to be shipped out to Missouri next week. This bargain was nulled.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>All last night it rained heavily. We spent half of today shovelling snow from the ditches around the yards. The old Etobicoke is raging, almost entirely from the amount of rain being little snow to melt. In town tonight received letter from Chicago and one from Oshawa also "Scribner's" for March.</p> <p>Saturday, 23.</p> <p>Spent forenoon making a short visit at Willow Lodge. there are a good many young lambs frisking about the sheep pens. This afternoon sold to B Watson 6 bush of "Red farm" wheat @ $1.40 per bush. Have in this week's "Conservator" an advertisement of 100 bush of same wheat, this sale was direct result of advertising.</p> <p>Feb. Sunday, 24. 1878</p> <p>Another forenoon at S S School lesson II Chron XXVI 15 to 24. "King Uzziah's pride punished". "Northern Messenger" contains an illustration and interesting account of life and habits of the beaver. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, II Corinthians IX, 15th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>Brought up on wagon from Aitkin's saw mill the result of 2 basswood logs 85 ft of 1/2 inch, 80 ft 4 inche strips, 380 ft of inch, total, 540 ft @ 3 C per ft $1.60. Tonight, Em, Ella and I were at Sacred Concert in Methodist Church, Messrs Tanby &amp; Mrs Keltie, Miss Maggie Barr of Hamilton.</p> <p>Tuesday, 26.</p> <p>The singing last night was extra good, especially Tanby Bros of Kingston, good specimen of Canadian talent. A beautiful warm day the roads very muddy. Was in town this afternoon, mailed letter to Oakville, Lamareaux and a drop letter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Wednesday, 27. 1878</p> <p>A trip to Shelburne. At 7 am in spring wagon with Emma and Ella we started on our journey. A bright warm day. Made Orangeville in 4 hours and Uncle A Ferguson's at 3.P.M. Had a pleasant drive up except for the muddy roads.</p> <p>Tuesday, 28</p> <p>Found all the friends in good health and spirits. The village of Shelburne is a stirring place. It has grown to its present size in five years about a dozen stores. Four grain merchants, sawmills, grist mills &amp;c. Today we drove a short distance through township of Meloncthon</p> <p>March. Friday, 1.</p> <p>Price of land in this vicinity ranges from $20 to $40 per acre. and is rising rapidly in value. Soil on high lying lands is rather light and gravelly, in low lands rich black loam. more than one half of land is dry cedar swamp, when cleared up is first class soil.</p> <p>March. Saturday, 2. 1878</p> <p>After a very pleasant visit of 3 days we started homewards this morning. At Orangeville we took dinner with Mr McNichol and made the drive from there home in 3 1/2 hours through a gentle S.E. rain. Got home looking like drowned rats.</p> <p>Sunday, 3.</p> <p>Again at S School, lesson II Chron XXVIII 19 to 26. "The persistent wickedness of Ahaz" These old testament lesson contain many striking and beautiful passages, many solemn warnings to the heedless and comforting promises to the faithful. Had dinner at Willow Lodge. At home tonight, it is wet.</p> <p>Monday, 4.</p> <p>Making preparations for clover threshing tomorrow. Weather clear and cold but not very frosty. Are now getting daily additions to our flock of sheep. There appears to be litle else of today's operation worth recording.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Tuesday, 5. 1878</p> <p>In town this forenoon. Received letter from Oshawa and March number of "Methodist Magazine" Let at "Banner" office for insertion in this week's paper a copy of Auction Sale of two impounded heifers This afternoon was threshing clover with Simpson's machine. Got about 4 bushels of seed.</p> <p>Wednesday, 6.</p> <p>Sold yesterday to Lundy 5 bush Red Farm wheat @$1.40 per bush. Threshing all day at clover and finished the job tonight have about 11 1/2 bush as the result of 1 1/2 days threshing from 7 acres ground. Tried to thresh orchard grass see with machine but it would not work.</p> <p>Thursday, 7.</p> <p>Such weather as we are having this week. warm and spring like, no frost at night of any account, during daytime the sun is warm and fiery {?}. Roads are almost impassable Spent today cleaning the clover seed &amp;c. Spent evening at neighbor R Watson's.</p> <p>March. Friday, 8. 1878</p> <p>At a very unpleasant job today for the warm weather, viz. threshing peas with flail. Sold today to T Crowforth two fat cows, "Coral" and "Rosey" @ $37.50 each, also to same parthy 10 bush "Red Farm" wheat In town tonight at Choir Practice</p> <p>Saturday, 9.</p> <p>Last night received a letter from Uncle Joshua Harrington informing us of the death of his oldest daughter Ellen aged 15 years, of deptheria. At same work today as yesterday with help of W Hewitt, the peas turn out well but are damp and hard to thresh.</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>Up at S School, lesson II Chron. XXIX, 1 to 11, "Hezekiah's good reign" a "Diligent devotion". Spent afternoon at home reading current literature. At CM Church in Brampton tonight Rev CE McIntyre, preached from Acts III 6th verse. Spent the hour from 8 to 9 oclock at YMCA Prayer meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Monday, 11. 1878</p> <p>A busy and hard day's work at the peas, nearly finished the threshing, will have 30 bus for feeding beside a reserve of 20 bus for seed, a large fine sample. An evening at home, how sweet is rest, when one is tired.</p> <p>Tuesday, 12.</p> <p>Father and mother went to a dinner party at J W Mains Brampton. Spent two hours at Mr R Craigs auction sale at Edmonton, of farm stock. Received two post cards from Rennie, Toronto. Tonight at a Concert in music Hall given by W J Spins, a very fair entertainment.</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>Started the job of threshing orchard grass for seed. Because of rain falling all day we did not make much headway, the hay being damp. Weather warm and very wet. Frost, there is none in the ground.</p> <p>March. Thursday, 14. 1878</p> <p>A trip to Brampton, with the lumber wagon, in the mud half way to the hubs was this forenoon's work. Never were the roads in such a state. Received per G.T.Railway from W Rennie, Toronto, 6 bush Australian white oats, good sample and heavy</p> <p>Friday, 15.</p> <p>A bright beautiful day. This afternoon at No 10 we sold to highest cash bidder two impounded heifers, have had them in pound 14 days, our bill of expense is $8.80. In town tonight some three hours, Received card from Rennie Toronto, and letter from Joshua Harrington</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>Spent day threshing grass seed. Sold to Greenswood 10 bush of Red farm @ $1.20 also 10 bush to John Jackson at same price. Sold yesterday to R Carter 10 bush Red farm @ $1.25 and 1 1/2 bush Eldorado @ $1.50, also 1 bush Red Clover seed @ $4.00. More rain today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Sunday, 17. 1878</p> <p>Through deep mud to S School lesson II Chron XXXII 9 to 21 "Hezekiah's victory over Assyrian" Took dinner at J C Snell's. Walked to Brampton tonight heard Rev W McFadden preach in CM church from a passage in Proverbs. Prayer meeting afterward.</p> <p>Monday, 18.</p> <p>Working most of the day at grass seed work. Father was at Edmonton attending a meeting of Chinquuacousy Council for to have his claims as poundkeeper settled in reference to last Friday's transactions. Remarkable weather continues the grass is getting green and fall wheat is showing some growth.</p> <p>Tusday, 19.</p> <p>Had a trip this forenoon to town with lumber wagon for a load of chopping at the mill. Left a bag of orchard grass seed at H.C. &amp; Co. store for sale. Sold a bag of parsnips to Tomalin @ .75 c per bag. Are having bad luck in sheep pen, lost two ewes and 4 lambs this week.</p> <p>March. Wednesday, 20. 1878</p> <p>Somewhat colder frosts at night. At last we are done flailing for this season, have about 10 bush of orchard grass seed. Bought and paid cash for a new wagon from R H Lewis of Brampton $50.00 without a box, (patent arm) including doubletrees and neckyoke.</p> <p>Thursday, 21.</p> <p>The first of spring work, was sowing some clover chaff on fall wheat, the chaff of course containing some unhulled seed. The wheat has come through pretty safely so far, it is growing quite green and fresh. Spent evening at J C Snell's in social chitchat.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>Seeded six acres of fall wheat with 50 lbs clover, 35 lbs of orchard grass, 13bls timothy seed total 98 lbs, 16 lbs to the acre. Some of the neighbors started plowing today, very warm and spring like. On town tonight an hour or two.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Saturday, 23. 1878</p> <p>Brought home from R H Lewis shop our new lumber wagon. Bought from K.C &amp; Co. 3 bbls of coarse salt for manure @ $1.00 each. Bought a trunk for Viney at $2 .75. Spent nearly the whole day in Brampton. Received Scribner for April.</p> <p>Sunday, 24.</p> <p>At S School, lesson II Chron XXXII 9 to 20. "Mannasseh in Captivity" What sad tales and how full of warning are all these Bible truths. Weather has relapsed into cold winter, a high wind and sharp frost. At church tonight, Rev J H Starr preached a good sermon.</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>Mailed letter to D Moreland. A real March day. Working in the barn and woodshed. In town tonight at a lecture by Rev Mr Handford of Toronto in Y.M.C.A. Hall, subject "Spurgeon and the Tabernacle" It was quite a treat, being lively and full of many striking passages.</p> <p>March. Tuesday, 26. 1878</p> <p>Somewhat milder again with prospects of snow. Spent day hauling barnyard manure on ground intended for spring wheat. Visitors Mrs J C Snell and babies. Sister Em came home to stay after a two month's residence at 'Willow Lodge"</p> <p>Wednesday, 27.</p> <p>Sold to J C Snell two tons of clover hay @ $25.00 at our own sheds, that is, undelivered. Very warm, had a thunder shower towards evening. Drove Viney to railway depot this evening, bound for Oshawa to spend the summer.</p> <p>Thursday, 28.</p> <p>Snow storm of lesser magnitude. A dull cheerless day. Slopping around the barnyard splitting wood in the shed fanning Red Farm wheat. Spent evening at home trying to study the S.S. Lesson for next Sabbath.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Friday, 29. 1878.</p> <p>A brighter day, consequently a rise in spirits, the weather does affect one's feelings more or less. Work today in same line as yesterday. In town tonight and attended the special revival service being held in T.M.Church Revs R Boyle &amp; W Reed conducting.</p> <p>Saturday, 30.</p> <p>The public roads are in a fearful state, almost impassable. Done quite a trade in selling seed wheat. Sold to J Jackson 21 bus @ $1.40 To S. Heath 3 bush @ $1.35. Was at R Watson's exchanging oats for seed, getting 17 1/2 bush, "Emporium"</p> <p>Sunday, 31.</p> <p>Drove spring wagon through mud more than a foot deep up to S School this morning, lesson "Review of past quarter's lessons" conducted by Messrs J C Snell NV Watson and myself. Tonight in Brampton heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, John III 14th verse. Afterwards spent an hour at a prayer meeting in PM church.</p> <p>April. Monday, 1. 1878</p> <p>A superb day, bright warm sunshine, ground drying up rapidly. Sold 15 bush Red farm to Mr Irwin @ $1.40. also 4 bush to Alex Armstrong at same price. Sheared a young ram 11 months old, weight of fleece, 13 lbs, also lost another fine ewe, have 28 young lambs.</p> <p>Tuesday, 2.</p> <p>Done first work today in the line of actual spring operations, viz. sowing 840 lbs of coarse salt on 9 acres (other place) leaving half an acre of the field without any as an experiment. Every prospect of spring at once, the land not quite dry enough for working.</p> <p>Wednesday, 3.</p> <p>Drove to town this morning and bought of R H Lewis a pair of bob sleighs @ $25.00, also from K.C &amp; Co. three bbls of salt @ $1.00 Sowed the salt this afternoon 840 lbs on 8 acres for barley. Was plowing this afternoon for the first. The sod in the young orchard, a little soft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Thursday, 4. 1878</p> <p>Plowing sod continued, one third of the work has to be done with one horse around the apple trees. Have sold the last of the Red Farm wheat, many enquiries for it since selling out. A quiet evening at home.</p> <p>Friday, 5.</p> <p>Ho for spring seeding. Sowed with broadcast seed a strip of land 1 1/4 acres in fall wheat field with 123 lbs of Red farm land in fine trim, also on same ground sowed 10 lbs orchard grass 10 lbs clover &amp; 4 lbs Timothy. In town tonight an hour or two. Received letter from sister Viney</p> <p>Saturday, 6.</p> <p>Sowed 6 bush "Australian " oats in front field on 2 1/2 acres Was cultivating rest of field. Brought home the new bob sleighs width of stakes 3 ft 5 inch. Bought at K.C. &amp; Co. store a new hat $2.50 dress shirt $1.75 also $2.50 for fitting up black suit.</p> <p>April. Sunday, 7. 1878</p> <p>A fine clear bracing air this morning after a cool frosty night My sisters were at S School lesson II Chron XXXIV, 1 to 8 "Josiah's early piety". Took a brief respite this morning by staying at home being very tired. At church tonight in town Rev W W Ross preached text, John II, 5.</p> <p>Monday, 8.</p> <p>Sowed with broadcast seeder 17 bush "Emporium" oats on 7 acres, using 11 pk wheel for half the time, then 13 pk wheel. Harrowed and furrowed the same. Started work in another field cross cultivating. Had a man Hewitt two days spading around apple trees and in garden.</p> <p>Tuesday, 9.</p> <p>Continued seeding operations until noon when there was a break in the fine weather and now there is every prospect of a wet spell. Rolled a 5 1/2 acre field of fall wheat rather a slime show at present. Handled over the stock of oats on hand 120 bush for feed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Wednesday, 10. 1878</p> <p>Commenced plowing an 8 acre field of sod "other place" is scarcely in condition yet. Today characterized by light showers and warm balmy air. A quiet evening at home.</p> <p>Thursday, 11.</p> <p>On an expidition this forenoon to the woods beside "Snell's lake" with wagon for a few maple &amp; ash trees for planting, set out 14, filling vacancies along front of farm. At seeding work again this afternoon sowing spring wheat on "other place.</p> <p>Friday, 12.</p> <p>Sowed 16 1/2 bush Red farm wheat on 9 1/2 acres or at rate of 7 pks per acres. The ground was in fine tilth, one stroke of iron harrow after the seeder. Sold another ton of clover hay to J C Snell. Bought of S Milner 3 bags "Early Rose" potatoes @ 70 C per bag.</p> <p>April. Saturday, 13. 1878.</p> <p>A splendid day for work, a nice cool bracing NW wind. Was cultivating the ground for barley and sowed a little this evening. Received notice from Peel Farmers Insurance to pay $5.60 as a tax to cover a loss by fire. Bought of S Milner 2bbls plaster @$ 1.50 each.</p> <p>Sunday, 14.</p> <p>Spent morning at S.School lesson, II Chron XXXIV, 14 to 29. "The Book of the Low found and searched". Afternoon at home reading. Tonight in CM Church Brampton heard Rev C McIntyre preach from text, Matt XIII, 52. A sermon in the interests of the Educational Society of CM church</p> <p>Monday, 15.</p> <p>Sowed with seeder 18 bush barley on 8 acres in the field beyond the Etobicoke, also on same field sowed 4 bush orchard grass, 64 lbs clover seed 20 lbs Timothy or 17 1/2 lbs per acre. Evening at home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Tuesday, 16. 1878</p> <p>One team rolling the new sowed barley, other plowing sod, which is now just in fine trim for work. Sowed about 1/4 of an acre of sod in little orchard with white carrot seed mixed with land plaster. Weather fine and dry.</p> <p>Wednesday, 17.</p> <p>Pretty much same programme as yesterday. This season is remarkably forward fully three weeks earlier than the average. The first sowed grain is coming up, the plum tree blossoms are nearly ready to open out, and the grass is getting quite fresh, have the sheep out during day.</p> <p>Thursday, 18.</p> <p>Plowing away still; at the rate of nearly 1 1/2 acre per day. Have the rolling of the spring grain finished. Had man Hewitt spading in garden. In town tonight, bought at K.C.&amp; Co. a pair of new tweed pants (grey) @ $6.00. Today is my 27th birthday</p> <p>April. Friday, 19. 1878</p> <p>Good Friday. In Brampton a public holiday all business suspended but among the farmers all at work (or nearly) Was plowing most of the day. Have rhubarb grown in garden fit for use. Em and I took a drive tonight to town called on Mrs Truman</p> <p>Saturday, 20.</p> <p>Warm and wet. Done one half day's plowing. Spent afternoon in Brampton at a Reform meeting to nominate a candidate for House of Commons election to come off some time during the year Mr. R Smith was nominated. At an auction sale of park lots by M M Elliot we bought one @ $300.00</p> <p>Sunday, 21.</p> <p>At S School lesson, Jeremiah XXXIII 1 to 9. "The prophet Jeremiah in prison". sometimes called the "weeping prophet". Was at CM S School in town this afternoon. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, Matt XXVIII, "On ressurrection of Christ" Spen {sic} an hour at YMCA meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Monday, 22. 1878</p> <p>A very noticeable raw N E wind this morning which brought on a rainstorm at 10 A.M. continuing through the day with some thunder. Plowed for two hours before the rain. Rest of the day was at work under cover putting a new tongue in the old lumber wagon</p> <p>Tuesday, 23.</p> <p>Dull and foggy. Yesterday's rain made work for us today in draining off the surface water from the newly sown fields. (Price of Brampton lot $236 per acre) A quiet evening at home, reading, music and family talk. How quiet is the farmer's life! Its ceaseless rounds of toil</p> <p>Wednesday, 24.</p> <p>Co of Peel Agr Society's Spring Fair was held today in Brampton Show of Horses - limited in number but good quality, Cattle a good many bulls shown but only a few fine animals, did not get a prize on our yearling bull. Some very heavy showers of rain during the day.</p> <p>April. Thursday, 25. 1878</p> <p>So much rain fell yesterday that there is no prospect of any work on the land again this week. Today was making some repairs around the yards and transplanting a few fruit trees. The woods are beginning to show a faint shade of green.</p> <p>Friday, 26.</p> <p>Struck on a job a little out of the ordinary, viz, whitewashing the picket fences in front yeard and gates, by putting on two coats composed of white lime and sweet milk the fence presents a fine appearance. what a difference a few cents worth of lime makes in appearance.</p> <p>Saturday, 27.</p> <p>Received last night, letter from G H Golding and a pamphlet from R Smith MP of Ottawa. Plowed a little today but had to give it up because of wet. The land dries up very slowly since the heavy rains of this week. Had a close cro{illegible} J E Wood's tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Sunday, 28. 1878</p> <p>At S School this morning, the lesson in Jeremiah XXXV chap "The History of the Rechabites". A strong contrast to the actions of the Jews and an example to us at present day. Tonight in C M Church, Reb J H Starr preached from I Cor XIII, 19th</p> <p>Monday, 29.</p> <p>A drizzling rain all day. Helping the folks in the house at the annual task of house cleaning, whitewashing &amp;c. Dreary wet muddy weather. At home this evening, music reading and family chat.</p> <p>Tuesday, 30.</p> <p>A bright warm day. The cherry, plum and other fruit trees are white with blossoms Doing same class of work as yesterday. Had a visit today from Aunt E Ferguson of Michigan and her son Gordie. This has been most remarkable month of April in my recollection</p> <p>May. Wednesday, 1. 1878</p> <p>It is May! and all earth is gay. Had a drive or 5 or 6 miles though the country all the spring crops are making a fine show., the fall wheat is about one foot high and will be headed out by the 15th inst, probably. Got the May Methodist magazine.</p> <p>Thursday, 2.</p> <p>Spent forenoon repairing fences. In afternoon drove to town and inspected our new purchase a town lot ( 1 31/100 acres) adjoined the "Driving Park", and paid to Mr M M Elliot for the same $305 in cash and received a deed free from all encumbrances Mailed letter to Viney contained $8.00</p> <p>Friday, 3.</p> <p>Rain, rain every day more or less. Doing very little important work, the time drags heavily. This evening was in town until midnight, seeing Aunt Lizzie off to Bay City on midnight train and had a very dark muddy tramp home at the "wee sma hours"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Saturday. 4. 1878</p> <p>Spent the whole day in the cellar sprouting potatoes, the heat and great dampness is putting them in bad shape. Weighed a 6 months old Berkshire, 200 lbs live weight. A home evening.</p> <p>Sunday, 5.</p> <p>At Quarterly meeting in C M church, Brampton, Rev J H Starr preached from Psalm XLVI 1st verse. Spent afternoon at Mr John Pearen's Tonight Rev C E McIntyre preached from text Acts XVI 30 &amp; 31st verses. A fine spring day.</p> <p>Monday, 6.</p> <p>Destroying "tent caterpillars" ditching and repairing fences were the orders of today. Em and I had a drive to town tonight, she for her music lesson. I just for diversion Present prospects for a large fruit crop of all kinds were never more propitious.</p> <p>May. Tuesday, 7. 1878</p> <p>Another heavy shower this morning and almost sultry afterwards for remainder of the day. Working at the lawn in front of house. trying to beautify the shape and appearance of the same. An evening at the piano.</p> <p>Wednesday, 8.</p> <p>Every day the same programme viz. a big shower and a few hours of sultry sunshine. Spent an afternoon in town attending to various little duties. Received letter from D Moreland, Chicago</p> <p>Thursday, 9</p> <p>With the help of neighbor R. Watson we built a short piece of board fence on Etobicoke side hill, the dividing line between the two farms. Also started the job of spudding out thistles among spring grain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Friday, 10. 1878</p> <p>After nearly three weeks of rest because of wet weather we were able to plow again and finished up the sod plowing. In town tonight and was at an entertainment in M E Church consisting of music and reading</p> <p>Saturday, 11</p> <p>A cold rain day, wind blowing sharp out of N. West with every prospect of a decided clear up of the weather. Order of today weeding redroot from fall wheat and the thistle work. Paid our share of loss by fire in Co Peel Farmers Ins. Company $5.60</p> <p>Sunday, 12.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson. Dan I chap, "The Hebrew captives in Babylon". Reading at home all afternoon Tonight heard Rev Mr Goff of Streetsville preach in CM church text II Thess 3 chap 5th verse. Afterwards spent an hour at YMCA prayer meeting.</p> <p>May. Monday, 13. 1878</p> <p>Sowed with broadcast seeder 18 bush peas on 8 acres "other place". Land works well considering the soaking it has has since the plowing. Had a slight frost last night. An evening at home.</p> <p>Tuesday, 14.</p> <p>Completed the grain seeding at last, it being nearly six weeks since we started. Was plowing some land on the flats for roots. A very hard frost last night nearly 1/4 inch thick on the water trough trough in yard. all fruit trees are in bloom. the result will be serious.</p> <p>Wednesday, 15.</p> <p>In lieu of yesterday Mr &amp; Mrs J C Snell and their little folks were here to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. Ten years have skipped snoothly along to them, bringing a circle of five litte ones, 3 girls &amp; 2 boys. Mr &amp; Mrs A F Campbell were here also spending the day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Thursday, 16. 1878</p> <p>Sowed in drills on the "flats" 4 bls of "Yellow Globe Mangel" seed on scarcely an acre of ground also one lbs of white carrot seed and a new variety of each; celery and millet, only a handfull. In town tonight at a tea meeting in P M church.</p> <p>Friday, 17.</p> <p>Preparing ground for rape crop and putting manure on the same. Spent an half hour at Edmonton this evening. This weeks "Conservator" contains an account of opening of "Paris Worlds Fair".</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>Weather has been dry and cool all this week. At present it appears the apple blossoms are not much hurt by the frost but the small fruits are somewhat destroyed. Completed the task we started yesterday.</p> <p>May. Sunday, 19. 1878</p> <p>A forenoon at S School the lesson, Dan II 36 to 45, "The vision of Nebuchdnezzor as interpreted by Daniel. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, Luke XXIII 42 &amp; 43rd verses. Spent an hour at the Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting</p> <p>Monday, 20</p> <p>A heavy rain last night. Today was plowing the young orchard plot the second time intended for a potato crop. Very warm and a heavy thunder shower brought up the evening.</p> <p>Tuesday, 21.</p> <p>Little of importance done on the farm today, except spudding thistles and repaired fences. Done a few hours of statute labor by using the heavy plank scraper on the roads. Received "Scribner" for "June" and {illegible} Banner" Mailed letter to Oakville.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Wednesday, 22. 1878</p> <p>Preparing ground for the potato crop Spent evening profitably at "Ebenezer" Chapel. N 15, attending what is known as a S S Institute, an address by Rev Mr McLaren and next Sunday's lesson taught by Mr McKinnon.</p> <p>Thursday, 23.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday putting manure on ground today. Also we washed the sheep (33 beside the ram clipped) in Etobicoke. Sold to "Sherrin" 4 bags of potatoes @ 60 C per bag.</p> <p>Friday, 24.</p> <p>The Queen's birthday is almost generally observed by the Canadian people as a national holiday. My sisters and I took dinner at J C Snell's and spent the afternoon rowing on the lake. Ella and I went to a Concert tonight in Brampton, under auspices of Y.M.C.A. The singing was good.</p> <p>May. Saturday, 25, 1878</p> <p>Planted "Early Rose " potatoes in young orchard plot. Put in with plow 13 bushels in drills, putting a coat of manure on the seed, there being yet spaces between the rows of trees to be planted with the hoe.</p> <p>Sunday, 26.</p> <p>Went up to S. School, lesson Dan III chap, "The burning fiery furnace", One of the most striking of Bible narratives. At the CM church in town tonight Rev J H Starr preach from Acts XVII, 30 &amp; 31.</p> <p>Monday, 27.</p> <p>Sheep shearing the work of today. Sheared 22 sheep whose fleeces will average about 9 1/2 lbs. It is rather a tiresome job but is soon over and but once a year that one can hardly get proficient in the art. Sold 10 bush potatoes @ 40 c per bush</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Tuesday, 28. 1878</p> <p>At noon today finished the wool clipping of 33 sheep. Afternoon drawing stones from the meadows and filling up holes on Centre Road with the same. Some of the first red clover blossoms just in view. Weather cool and dry.</p> <p>Wednesday, 29.</p> <p>The second plowing of the ground for rape. The mangels and carrots are up finely within ten days of sowing. A dull quiet day. little concerning our affairs transpiring worthy of note.</p> <p>Thursday, 30.</p> <p>Put in a hard day's work in Brampton, plowing &amp; harrowing our town lot, 1 1/3 acres. the ground being very dry and hard. Had dinner at Wallace's "Revere House". At home the work in progress was spudding thistles.</p> <p>May. Friday, 31. 1878</p> <p>Drilled an acre of ground in front field and sowed it with 5 1/2 lbs of rape seed. Vegetation has not been as rapid for a few days, being dry and cool. The spring grain crops show a fine healthy color. In Brampton an hour tonight.</p> <p>June. Saturday, 1.</p> <p>Oh June how lovely thou art If this earth could remain as green, bright and lovely as now it would be almost a paradise but alas what a change a few short weeks bring about. Spent most of today at the thistle job.</p> <p>Sunday, 2.</p> <p>A clear beautiful morning went to S School, lesson Daniel, V chap, "The handwriting on the wall". How striking an instance of God's punishment for sin. Tonight heard Rev C. McIntyre preach text, Matt, XXV. "The ten virgins"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Monday, 3. 1878</p> <p>Statute labor on the public highway was started this morning in our section. The work to be done consists in hauling gravel from R Watson's farm and filling the holes and ruts on the roads.</p> <p>Tuesday, 4.</p> <p>Continuation of yesterday's work. Father, mother, Rillie and Elsie started on a visit to Amaranth this morning in spring wagon for the remainder of the week. Had visitors from town tonight the Misses Moreland &amp; Mrs Duncan.</p> <p>Wednesday, 5.</p> <p>Quite a cold morning, cloudy and strong north wind. Spent day spudding thistles. In town tonight and heard at Court House a lecture on "Canada's elements of national greatness" from Dr McClelland Prov High School Inspection.</p> <p>June. Thursday, 6. 1878</p> <p>Last night received letter Aunt E Ferguson of Auburn Michigan and "June" number of "Methodist Magazine". Brought from Hutton's saw mill a load of plank for the roads (bridges).</p> <p>Friday, 7.</p> <p>Usual routine of farm work nothing worth any special record. In town this afternoon and had a tooth extracted by W K Graham (Dentist), A sore operation but a quick relief from toothache. A light rain this evening.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>The folks arrived home safely this evening after their Shelburn visit of five days. Been a dull quiet week and seemed to have accomplished very little on the farm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Sunday, 9. 1878</p> <p>Up to S School, lesson, Dan VI chap, "Daniel in the lion's den" or "the Believer's safety". At home all afternoon. Tonight heard Rev C E McIntyre preach from , Isaiah, XL 31st "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength - walk and not faint".</p> <p>Monday, 10.</p> <p>Sold to K. C. &amp; Co. 334 bls of wool part of it was matted &amp; unwashed therefore we received pay (after deducting on third from the inferior) for 288ls @ 21 C per lb. Average 10 lbs per sheep Had three teeth filled at the dentists with silver vulcanite. Mailed letter to D Moreland. Chicago.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>Loanded John Woodhall $100, on a promisory note of 4 months at 8 per cent interest. Work Friday, hoeing and thinning carrot crop. Tonight was in town at a meeting for the discussion of Protection (versus) Free Trade. Speeches by some prominent men.</p> <p>June. Wednesday, 12. 1878.</p> <p>Weather continues unseasonably cool, with some light showers. Fall wheat is only partially out in head as yet. At same class of work as yesterday. A quiet evening at home. Mailed a letter yesterday to Auburn..... Michigan</p> <p>Thursday, 13.</p> <p>The first haymaking proper of the season, but only on a small scale, vis mowing fence corners around grain fields. and they have the best crops of grass I have known for some years. Father brought from Norval Mill $3.90 worth of bran &amp; feed.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>Had a lively walk of 6 miles this morning: to Mr W Catior's and back home, on business. Remainder of day at work similar to yesterday. Tonight in town and at a "Protection" meeting in Hall, some excitement over this popular subject just now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Saturday, 15. 1878</p> <p>Bought $3.95 worth of repairs for mower; at Haggerts shop. consisted of sections &amp; sickles. Drew in half a load of good hay. This evening an old friend Mr Fletcher Dyer came on a visit from Pennsylvania.</p> <p>Sunday, 16.</p> <p>S. School once more, lesson Daniel VII 9 to 14, "Messiahs Kingdom", This is the last of the series of lessons on Daniel. Mr F Dyer addressed the school. Spent afternoon at J C Snell's and from thence to church tonight. Rev Jno Learnard preach from II Cor XII 2nd.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>Spent forenoon entertaining our friend Mr Dyer. Afternoon drove up to J E Snell's. Almost an idle day. Got pretty well through with the thistle spudding, the spring crops present a clean and thrifty appearance, although the weather is very dry.</p> <p>June. Tuesday, 18. 1878.</p> <p>Was nearly all day at Learments preparing for and raising a new barn. Spent evening enjoying a row on Snell's lake with some young friends it is a very pleasant pasttime and good exercise rowing.</p> <p>Wednesday, 19.</p> <p>Hay harvest started this morning. Out with the mower 4 acres of mixed clover and orchard grass in "old orchard" field, it is a good crop but rather green , will be slow curing. Met a picnic committee at Edmonton tonight, for S. S.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>In forenoon horse hoed the mangel and carrot crop on the flats. Afternoon was horse raking hay with sulky rake. Drew in 2 loads of hay and cocked up the remainder. Some prospects of rain tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Friday, 21. 1878</p> <p>Most grateful are the prospects of rain for a day or two to the parched and cracked earth, also the yellowed vegetats but not quite so gracious to the new mown hay. Spent today in the root crops. In town an hour or two tonight</p> <p>Saturday, 22.</p> <p>Today was showery. Gristed at "Mains" Mill 12 bush wheat and chopped 9 bush oats 2 1/2 of peas At same class of work as yesterday. Sowed some Swede turnip seed in spaces among mangels. Received the July number of "Scribner".</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>Some heavy showers today. Went to S School, lesson, II Chron XXXVI 22 &amp; 23. "The decree of Cyrns". This is the last of the Old Testament lessons for this year. At "Willow" Lodge in afternoon Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach text. Jeremiah VI 16th verse.</p> <p>June. Monday, 24. 1878</p> <p>Fair weather again. Spent the day in hay field turning shaking and raking hay. Also drew in 3 loads, As predicted on starting it cures very slowly. Although cut 5 days ago some of the clover is as green as when first mown.</p> <p>Tuesday, 25.</p> <p>Finished mowing the remainder of orchard field And brought in all the first half, have 9 loads from less than half of the field. At home this evening reading "Scribner". Very warm almost sultry.</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>Just after breakfast, spent a couple of hours in town attending to some minor matters of detail, getting some things for S S Picnic tomorrow Afternoon was horse raking and cocking up hay until it was quite dark tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Thursday, 27. 1878</p> <p>Devoted the entire day to preparation for and participating in the S S Picnic held in Mr John Watson's woods near to Edmonton. We had swings croquet, ball and ice cold lemonade with plenty of sweet cakes &amp;c. It was a success.</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>We suffered somewhat from the heat while at the job of drawing in hay today. Notwithstanding the great heat the grass dries slowly. In town tonight an hour. Received letter from Oshawa.</p> <p>Saturday, 29.</p> <p>Have disposed of the first field of hay. It turned off 22 loads of No 1 hay, about 9 1/2 acres in the field. Replanted a few potatoes The first seed having decayed from some cause.</p> <p>June. Sunday, 30. 1878</p> <p>Had the Quarterly Review at S School this morning. A few parents and visitors were present to cheer and encourage us in the work. An afternoon reading at home. At church tonight and heard Rev C E McIntyre.</p> <p>July. Monday, 1.</p> <p>Eleventh anniversary of the birthday of our young "Dominion". Some games and amusements in Brampton but did not go. Spent the day at home cutting grass with mower. Tonight with my sisters attended the rendering of Cantata, "Haymaker" in Fair{??} Hall.</p> <p>Tuesday, 2.</p> <p>A large crowd at Concert last night but the entertainment was not first class. Cutting grass with machine for J Woodhall all day. At home they were raking and cocking the hay cut yesterday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Wednesday, 3. 1878.</p> <p>Awakened this morning by a regular downpour of rain which lasted for a couple of hours. More or less light showers all day. Consequently we were thrown off the work of haymaking. Spent afternoon at T Simpson's auction sale of farm stock &amp;c.</p> <p>Thursday, 4.</p> <p>Exceedingly heavy rains today raising the Etobicoke to more than its fulness and sweeping away the water gap fences. No important work today. Received letter from D Moreland Chicago. Bought a $1.75 set of croquet for my sisters.</p> <p>Friday, 5.</p> <p>Resumed haying operations this morning. The hay in cocks was soaked right through and almost spoiled. Was mowing at Woodhall's all afternoon. Spent an hour in town tonight.</p> <p>July. Saturday, 6. 1878</p> <p>Hauled in ten loads of hay Put 6 loads into making a round stack in little orchard field near the barn. Finished mowing the second field of grass, it is a heavy crop. An exceedingly hot day, scarcely any breeze.</p> <p>Sunday, 7.</p> <p>Spent morning at S School lesson, Luke II, 8 to 20, "The birth of Jesus Christ the Lord" After an interval of 3 years we resume lessons about the life of Christ, All of the Gospels have been studied in the lessons series except Luke. Was not at Church tonight</p> <p>Monday, 8.</p> <p>Another heavy morning shower making gloomy prospects for hay. At various jobs in the forenoon. After dinner cut 4 acres of last field of grass. The extreme heat and damp has ripened all the small fruits rapidly. A good crop of currants gooseberries &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Tuesday, 9. 1878</p> <p>A splendid hay day and we made good use of the same Mowed 3 acres, drew in 3 loads and raked &amp; cocked up 4 acres that were cut yesterday. Worked in field until 9 o'clock tonight it being fine moonlight.</p> <p>Wednesday, 10.</p> <p>Cut with mower 8 acres of grass for Jno Woodhall, making in all 20 acres, cut for him. At home our force were busy at the hay drawing in raking, cocking &amp;c. The hay harvest this season is a heavy job. A quiet evening at home.</p> <p>Thursday, 11.</p> <p>Put in a lively forenoon's work hauling in with two wagons, got 8 loads safely under cover when the weather broke up again and has rained more or less all afternoon and evening. Separated the lambs from their dams, have 25 in all.</p> <p>July. Friday, 12. 1878.</p> <p>A wet dreary morning and continued damp throughout the day. Did very little work except picking a few cherries and an hour or two around the carrots. The Orangemen made their usual display in Brampton</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>Gradually worked our way into the haying again Brought in 6 loads and cut the last, have all in now but 5 or 6 loads. Mowed the last 3 acres this evening after tea in 3 hours</p> <p>Sunday, 14.</p> <p>The morning at S School lesson Luke, II, 40 to 52. "The Childhood of Jesus Christ" At home in the shade all afternoon. In the evening went to CM Church and heard the new minister Rev E C Clement, text Dan V, 30th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Monday, 15. 1878</p> <p>Wound up the hay harvest today. It has lasted nearly four weeks, the result is 60 loads of hay good measure the largest hay crop known in the history of the farm. All the hay lofts are crammed full beside the two haystacks (27 acres of hay) of 6 loads each.</p> <p>Tuesday, 16.</p> <p>Harvest started without any intermission after haying. Cut with reaper 8 acres of barley and bound nearly 3/4 of it today, it is all bindable, being of extra length and stoutness. The day was exceedingly hot.</p> <p>Wednesday, 17.</p> <p>Intense heat, 96 {symbol for degrees} in the shade those working in harvest fields suffered a great deal. Finished binding and shocking the barley, it makes a good disply. In town tonight a short time. Met, Mr Dawson Moreland just from Chicago on a visit</p> <p>July, Thursday, 18. 1878.</p> <p>Started to reap the "Seneca" fall wheat, very heavy crop but somewhat rusted and consequently the sample is only medium. Another heavy thunder shower at noon today.</p> <p>Friday, 19.</p> <p>Resumed operations in the wheat and completed the 6 acre field. Weather is cooler since last rain. During fore part of this week a great number of deaths from sunstroke n the States. The heat was 100 - in the shade</p> <p>Saturday, 20.</p> <p>Worked somewhat easier today as it has been a severe week of work. Started cutting the 5 1/2 acre field of Treadwell. Had a visit tonight from D Moreland &amp; Hattie alos Mrs Fury of Brampton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Sunday, 21. 1878.</p> <p>Did not got to S School today the lesson was on the baptism of Jesus Christ as recorded in Luke's Gospel. Sister Em and I were in town all afternoon at Mrs Truman's. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev E Clement preach, text Acts XXIV 25th.</p> <p>Monday, 22.</p> <p>A lull in the harvest now that we have Fall wheat and barley cut and bound. A half day's work with horsehoe. A reaper match open to the Province took place today near Brampton in fall wheat crop result in favor of Sawyer &amp; Co of Hamilton.</p> <p>Tuesday, 23.</p> <p>Hauling the barley crop from beyond the Etobicoke using two wagons. Weather is quite cool and looks like a dry spell. My sisters and I spent the evening in town at Mrs Truman bidding farewell to Dawson Moreland, he starts for Chicago tomorrow.</p> <p>July, Wednesday, 24. 1878</p> <p>Hauling the "Senenca" fall wheat and succeeded in getting 12 loads, the sheaves are very heavy pitching, also bulky. The harvest is nearly all ready and pushing everybody to their very utmost.</p> <p>Thursday, 25.</p> <p>Same work as yesterday until tea time when rain started have just one load of wheat left out and some rakings of the Treadwell. Extra efforts would have enabled us to finish wheat &amp; barley harvest if the rain had not come on so suddenly.</p> <p>Friday, 26.</p> <p>There has been just 24 hours steady rain and like all storms this season a great quantity of water fell. The spring grain is badly beaten down and being so near ripe will hardly rise. In town tonight getting a hair crop Received August "Scribner".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Saturday, 27. 1878</p> <p>Could do very little work yesterday because of rain. Today was clear and cool. All hands busy all day hoeing carrot crop on the flats. Had a visit tonight from Mr &amp; Mrs S Westevelt of Mount Forest.</p> <p>Sunday, 28.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Luke IV 16 to 30, "Jesus at Nazareth" or "The Son rejected". Afternoon at home reading and music. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev J H Johnston preach from Luke XII, 15 to 21.</p> <p>Monday, 29.</p> <p>A dull cloudy day, sigsn of rain. Reaped, bound and stooked 3 acres of "Red Farm" spring wheat. At 6 P.M. it started to rain and havest work ceased. Nearly everybody is very much behind with their harvet work. The eclipse of sun not visible, cloudy.</p> <p>July. Tuesday, 30. 1878.</p> <p>A light drizzling rain from East continued to fall nearly all day. but not much rain has fell at this time. Spend the day with our hoes in the root crop on flats. The wheat that is unmowed is beginning to sprout.</p> <p>Wednesday, 31.</p> <p>Once more into harvest work. Cutting and binding the spring wheat. 3/4ths of the crop is badly straw broken appears like the work of the Hessian fly. The sample of grain is only medium. Chief failing {illegible} Red Farm is weak and soft straw.</p> <p>Aug. Thursday, 1.</p> <p>Warmer, and some heavy thunder showers passing around of which we had a light one. A good deal of threshing is being done this week. Started cutting the oat crop. Miss Lulu Main &amp; Miss Emma Armstrong of New York City visited here today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Friday, 2. 1878</p> <p>Cutting the oat crop today. It is a heavy crop and badly down with the weather. Three of us bound about 4 acres until teatime, afterwards hauling in spring wheat until dark.</p> <p>Saturday, 3.</p> <p>Lively work all day with two teams brought in all the spring wheat from "other place". Paid the young man we had hired one month tonight. $16.00. We will try to finish harvest with help of our all summer boy.</p> <p>Sunday, 4.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, LukeV 1 to 10, "The miraculous draught of fishes". This afternoon there was a very heavy thunder storm, in Toronto attended with hail doing a great amount of damage Tonight in C M Church heard Rev J H Johnston preach.</p> <p>Aug. Monday, 5. 1878</p> <p>Spent an hour last evening with G H Golding of Chesley at his father's in Brampton. Today's work was threshing at R Watson's. Two or three showers every day giving the outstanding a regular soaking.</p> <p>Tuesday, 6.</p> <p>No progress in harvest today Save turning over the unbound oat sheaves which dry very slowly. Weather sultry and showery. The old Etobicoke has once more swept away all the water gap fences.</p> <p>Wednesday, 7.</p> <p>The work today was binding oats. Father was cutting oats for A Woodhall with our reaper. A civic holiday for people of Brampton, result for us was a number of visitors from that town. G H Golding was here this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Thursday, 8. 1878</p> <p>Completed the job of yesterday Sulky raked the spring wheat stubble and hauled in two loads of rakings. A wedding in town yesterday Mr A Little &amp; Jennie Peacock. This year has brought an unusual nomber of weddings in this country</p> <p>Friday, 9.</p> <p>Started bringing in the oats working with one team only. Brought in one load last night by moonlight. Received letter from Aunt E Ferguson, Michigan.</p> <p>Saturday, 10.</p> <p>Finished the oats, they are a fine crop. Have all harvest done now but the peas. In town tonight a short time. Had a short chat with Mr &amp; Mrs Wm A Little just home from their wedding trip to London. Received letter from D Moreland.</p> <p>Aug. Sunday, 11. 1878</p> <p>At S School lesson, Luke VII, 1 to 10, "Centurian's servant healed". At Willow Lodge for dinner Tonight heard in P M Church Rev Mr Dobson preach from text Matt VI 12th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 12.</p> <p>Took a G.T.R excursion train via Georgetown, on H. &amp; N.W. R R for Barrie town, this morning to be at a Regatta on Lake Simcoe. The weather was fine and the trip enjoyed by thousands of people. Barrie is handsomely situated on rising ground from the bay.</p> <p>Tuesday, 13.</p> <p>Got home at 1 oclock this morning, after a pleasant trip Today's work was pull up peas with sulky horse rake, this was an experiment but the implement does its work well. The crop is a slime one, the grass and weeds have coked {sic} the grain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 14. 1878</p> <p>Spent whole day at second plowing of the back lot in Brampton. Because of the delay it was covered with weeds and thistles, but owing to the pressure of the harvest, could not get at it sooner.</p> <p>Thursday, 15</p> <p>Half a day's work at hauling in the peacrop. This morning Mother and Elsie went to Oshawa on a few day' visit. Sold a bushel of Early pears @$1.00. Paid to Harris $1.00 for laying a plow share.</p> <p>Friday, 16.</p> <p>"Harvest Home" is the language of tonight. Had 12 loads of peas, product of 8 acres, on same field 7 year ago, had just double the amount. This has been the wettest harvest known for years. Had a very heavy thunder storm this evening.</p> <p>Aug. Saturday, 17. 1878</p> <p>In consequence of so much rain and warm, there is a great growth of grass. this season's seeding of clover hides the grain stubble. Today we plowed 1 1/2 acres of clover sod for all wheat seeding</p> <p>Sunday, 18.</p> <p>The S. S. lesson today, Luke VII, 11 to 17, "The widow of Nain's son raised from the dead". Was not at S.S because of slight indisposition. Heard at 6.30 Pm. in CM Church, Rev E Clement preach from Jonah, III chap.</p> <p>Monday, 19.</p> <p>Hired W. McGrath for one month @$12.00, started work this morning. Commenced a 4 day's job of cleaning manure out of barn yards for the stubble lands. Sowed 20 bls of timothy on Brampton lot and harrowed the same.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 20. 1878</p> <p>Continuation of yesterday's work with the one team. With other, crossplowing the pea stubble land on "other place", it is covered with dense growth of weeds and grass, works badly.</p> <p>Wednesday, 21.</p> <p>Completed the sod plowing being prevented by the soil getting too hard, plowed 3 acres in pretty good style.</p> <p>Thursday, 22.</p> <p>Another day's plowing got along with. Engaged a threshing machine for next week. Received Sept number of "Scribner" the end of a volume and my year's subscription.</p> <p>Aug. Friday, 23. 1878</p> <p>Same work as yesterday. Have put out 75 loads of excellent manure on 3 different fields. Spent an hour or two in town tonight.</p> <p>Saturday, 24.</p> <p>Yet another day between the plow handles. Had the boys threshing peas with flails. Father went to Oakville early this morning in the buggy to visit Uncle Taylor's</p> <p>Sunday, 25.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Luke VEE 40 to 50 "The friend of sinners" or "The forgiving Savior". An afternoon reading at home. Tonight heard Rev T Brock of Guelph preach text Matt Xii 30th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Monday, 26. 1878</p> <p>Our folks arrived home from the Oakville visit this evening. Sold the first ram lamb of this season to Joe Snell @$20.00 Put in a vigorous day's plowing. Spent evening at R Watson's</p> <p>Tuesday, 27.</p> <p>Two teams all day in pea stubble field one cross plowing, the other rolling and harrowing. Weather warm and dry the plum crop is now just ready and is a very good one.</p> <p>Wednesday, 28.</p> <p>What a relief, when a hard task is completed, to a tired body is my thought tonight on finishing plowing a field which has been very dry and hard to work. Em and I spent an hour in town this evening at Mrs Vidden's.</p> <p>Aug. Thursday, 29. 1878.</p> <p>Two days threshing at home with Rossiter's machine. Today, threshed 180 bushels of "Seneca" fall wheat from 6 acres. 75 bush "Treadwell" from 5 acres. also about 100 bush of oats. These figures of bushels are only a careful judgment on amount in bins.</p> <p>Friday, 30.</p> <p>Very warm, mercury 75 {symbol for degrees} in shade. Today threshed 130 bush "Red Fern" spring wheat from 11 acres, and 280 bush barley from 8 acres. On the whole the grain crop has been a success the sample is very good. Have yet to do 1/2 day's threshing at the oats</p> <p>Saturday, 31.</p> <p>Prepared for seed wheat 56 bush of "Seneca", Sold to John Wiggins Junr, 15 bush of same. Drew a small load of straw to CM Parsonage Brampton, a present to Rev E Clement. Rain this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Sunday, 1. 1878.</p> <p>A real rainy day, came down heavily all last night and most of today, the air is close and sultry. At Church tonight, Rev C E McIntyre held forth from Genesis XXVII 19th Spent an hour at Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting.</p> <p>Monday, 2.</p> <p>The exceeding heavy rain of yesterday has swollen the creek, overflowing the flats. No work can be done on the land for some time. Spent day bringing a stack of peas into the barn. Visitors from Shelburn. A Ferguson and his two sons.</p> <p>Tuesday, 3.</p> <p>Very warm and damp. Bought an imported 2 yr old ram from J C Snell @$60.00 Done little important work on the farm, had boys at pea threshing. Received a "Chicago Tribune" from D Moreland. Also "Rennies" fall wheat seed catalogue.</p> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 4. 1878</p> <p>Our Shelburn visitors left for home this morning taking a Cotswold &amp; Berkshire. The former $12.00 on a year's credit, latter a present. A heavy shower of rain at noon today. Chief work today picking fruit and pea threshing.</p> <p>Thursday, 5.</p> <p>Spent today at R. Watsons threshing. Mailed a letter to Aunt E Ferguson. Auburn Mich Received copy of Montreal "Daily Witness" from an anonymous giver. An evening at home.</p> <p>Friday, 6.</p> <p>Took up to "Willow Lodge" three ewe lambs and 1 ram lamb in exchange for the imported ram. Was crossplowing the land plowed out of sod. In town an hour tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Saturday, 7. 1878</p> <p>Commenced the job of mowing second crop of clover, it is a very thinck heavy crop, but of little value for seed, will make good hay however. Had other team plowing. Weather, still sultry, but tolerably dry.</p> <p>Sunday, 8.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Luke X, latter part of chapter, "The Good Samaritan" At C M Church tonight, Rev W. McFadden preached from Hebrews, III 2nd verse. The congregation in said church are well sustained, seats all well filled.</p> <p>Monday, 9.</p> <p>Mailed letter to D Moreland. Plowing in forenoon and working in clover field in afternoon, it is a difficult task cutting clover, so much dampness in the ground. Have starteed to harvest the potato crop, nearly one third are affected with, rot.</p> <p>Sept. Tuesday, 10. 1878</p> <p>Fall seeding very late this year. Sowed with seeder on 3 acres plowed sod land 4 1/2 bushels of "Seneca" wheat Spent afternoon in town at nomination of candidates for House of Commons. R Smith for Grits. W Elliot for Tory.</p> <p>Wednesday, 11</p> <p>Brought in yesterday 2 loads of second crop of clover for hay. Today it has rained more or less all day but lightly. Mailed letter to "Chambers" Woodstock - Was working out the pea land field into ridges 2 1/2 ft wide.</p> <p>Thursday, 12.</p> <p>Went to Guelph this morning by railway to attend an Auction Sale at "College Farm" of Thorobred Stock, cattle sheep, hogs &amp; poultry, also some choice seed grain. The live stock was good quality and brought very fair prices Came home on evening train, it having rained most of the day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Friday, 13. 1878</p> <p>Rained heavily all last night and this morning we beheld the greatest fresher {??} known in the history of the county. Swept away 200 rails on our flats nearly destroying the fine crop of mangels. In Brampton some $25,000 worth of property was destroyed.</p> <p>Saturday, 14.</p> <p>Yesterday morning the water flowed in Main St Brampton nearly 3 ft deep and today the streets are piled with boken sidewalks and rubbish. At home we were harvesting potatoes and apples. An hour in town this evening and unitil 11 P.M. at a Reform meeting.</p> <p>Sunday, 15.</p> <p>To S School this morning lesson, Luke XII 5 to 13, subject "Importunity in Prayer". Afternoon reading at home. Mr and Mrs J C Snell here for tea this evening. Heard Rev W. McFadden preach pm, Heb. II 11th verse.</p> <p>Sept. Monday, 16. 1878</p> <p>A forenoon's work rebuilding some fence on creek flats. Rest of day at colver contract. Received from V Fitch of Woodstock $92.50 for 5 ewes 3 older ewes &amp; two shearling. From A Woodhall $20.00 for 16 bush Seneca, &amp; 84.00 for work</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>General elections for Dominion of Canada took place over whole country. Result is defeat of Mackenzie rule Peel County R Smith defeated and W Elliot, (Tory) elected. In town all evening, great excitement and bonfires. Arrived home at midnight</p> <p>Wednesday, 18.</p> <p>Started to ridge the pea land for fall wheat, the season is getting far advanced for seeding but weather is warm and ground quite dank. Have all second crop clover cut, was putting it up today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Thursday, 19 1878</p> <p>Put in a busy day, plowing, haying and started sowing the pea land field with "Seneca" 1 1/2 bus per acres. The ground is not in good condition being rather wet and sad, the field is front one on "other place" and needs thorough drainage.</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>Bring in a few loads of hay every day beside keeping the seeding operations in full blast The hay crop is full as heavy as first crop, not much seed but very fair quality of hay. In town tonight a couple of hours (At J E Wood's) Mailed letter to Oshawa.</p> <p>Saturday, 21.</p> <p>After a light shower last night it has turned quite cool. Completed the fall wheat seeding put 12 bush on 8 acres and ditched the ground well. Some more of clover in, have now saved 13 loads. Yesterday sold to Haggert Bros 28 bush "Seneca" for seed, price not sta{illegible} as yet.</p> <p>Sept. Sunday, 22. 1878</p> <p>First frost of the season this morning Faced a cool "Nor Wester" up to S School this morning, lesson Luke XII 13 to 23, "The sin of Covetousness". Tonight heard Rev C E McIntyre preach from John VIII, 9th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 23.</p> <p>Shipped by G.T.R. to Toronto for Provincial Exhibition a 11 month old Berkshire boar, to be exhibited by John Snell's Sons (weight of hog 4 {blank space} lbs. Hauled in 7 loads of clover hay, for a half day's work. This evening went with C M Choir to sing at a teameeting on 5th line west.</p> <p>Tuesday, 24.</p> <p>Received yesterday the October number of Scribners, this completes the two volumes for which we subscribed. Today we finished the hay harvest had 24 large loads total 46 loads this season from that 9 1/2 acre field.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 25. 1878</p> <p>Took early morning train for Toronto to attend the Provincial Exhibition of Agricultural &amp; Arts Association of Ontario, open to the World for competition The new grounds for the show are situated in extreme west end of city on lake shore, fine new buildings have been erected at great cost.</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>Came home from Toronto last night Estimated that 50,000 people were on the ground yesterday, the show in all departments was excellent and varied. Besides the "Crystal Palace" there several other large buildings, Machinery Hall, Agril Hall, Hortil - Hall &amp;c. The whole affair was well worth seeing.</p> <p>Friday, 27.</p> <p>John Snell's Sons were very successful in winning prizes in sheep and hogs. Mailed postal card to A Ferguson this evening. Spent today at final clearing up of manure hauling for the season. In town tonight an hour.</p> <p>Sept. Saturday, 28. 1878.</p> <p>Was engaged today in washing 20 lambs, 11 rams &amp; 9 ewes, also a shearling ram. Did the washing with warm soft water and soap in a box in door yard. Received October number of "Methodist Magazine". Made 13 entries for Brampton fair, mostly in fruit.</p> <p>Sunday, 29</p> <p>At S School this morning, lesson Matt XXIV, 43 to 50. "A Temperance lesson". We used this instead of the regular Quarterly Review, Mr J. Huxley addressed the school. Tonight Rev C E McIntyre preached a short pithy sermon from Prov IV. 26th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 30.</p> <p>Started the task of fall plowing about 27 acres to plow. Started in oat stubble field in front of house with one team. The ground works very well. Weather has turned quite warm again, last week was frosty.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 1. 1878</p> <p>Same work as yesterday continued Started to pick the winter apples. This is first day of C.P.A. Society's Fair. We are exhibiting ten varieties of apples gathered from young orchard. This month has opened warm and dry. Mailed letter to G.H. Golding.</p> <p>Wednesday, 2.</p> <p>At the County fair all day. Weather very fine and a large turnout of people. The Show in most departments was inferior to last year, cause, the large Central fairs of London &amp; Hamilton are being held this week. Sold one lamb to J Jackson @$15.00. The fair concludes tomorrow.</p> <p>Thursday, 3.</p> <p>Walked to town at an early hour this morning to feed our sheep on Show ground. The number of visitors at Fair today was small. The prize animals of all kinds were exhibited in the horse ring. All quietly dispersed at 3 o'clock Sheep trade was very dull.</p> <p>Oct. Friday, 4. 1878</p> <p>Put in a disagreeable day's work at Jno Learment's threshing Em and I went to Brampton tonight, she for her music lesson and I to choir Practice special for a Sacred concert out from town a few miles.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>Same work as yesterday. Weather cool and dry. The late sowed fall wheat is suffering from need of rain. The grain is beginning to move out to market, barley is worth more per bushel than wheat.</p> <p>Sunday, 6.</p> <p>At S School this morning. lesson, Luke XIII, 22 to 30. "Warning against formalism". Attendance at S School is improved now somewhat. Tonight in P.M. Church, Brampton heard Rev. Mr Dobson preach from Acts XVI 30th &amp; 31st verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Monday, 7. 1878</p> <p>Severe frost last night, cold east wind today. Was plowing in front field. Father drove up to "Woolen Factory" above Clande for some yarn &amp; flannels Expect to be threshing the remainder of this week all around the neighborhood.</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>Took half a days rest from plowing this forenoon by making 36 gals of cider with Gunnerson's mill, using about 12 bush of apples. Afternoon at plowing. Evening at home at a family circle apple paring bee.</p> <p>Wednesday, 9.</p> <p><br /> Another days plowing. A very high wind storm about noon has blown down a good many trees in woods. Mr &amp; Mrs Watson spent evening here. Completed the apple picking have about 24 barrels of good sound apples</p> <p>Oct. Thursday, 10. 1878</p> <p>A day in the dust at J Woodhalls threshing. A cold winter feeling in the wind, the leaves in the woods are beautifully shaded with all colors, while the apple trees remain as green and fresh as in June.</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>Spent day similarly to yesterday, have also had a man at another threshing for past three days. A light shower of rain this evening. In town a couple of hours tonight, skylarking.</p> <p>Saturday, 12.</p> <p>A lovely bright warm day. Dressed a lamb for home consumption. The sheep trade is very dull, Now no prospect of dispersing of ram lambs. Em was in Toronto today and bought a handsome gold locket and chain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Sunday, 13. 1878</p> <p>At S. School this morning lesson Luke, XIV, 13 to 24. "The Gospel Feast" or "The call refused". Afternoon at C. M. School in Brampton. Took tea at Mr Perry's . Rev E Clement preached tonight. text, Ecclesiastes XII 1st verse.</p> <p>Monday, 14.</p> <p>Started plowing "back field" on "other place". Although covered with a dense growth of clover and weeds, it is yet very good to plow. Sister Viney came home from Oshawa today. An evening at home.</p> <p>Tuesday, 15.</p> <p>Sold a load of barley (63 bush) to L Milner @ 60 c per bush. The barley market has suffered a depression since last week. Will sell no more at present. Fall wheat is worth on 75 C and spring 60 C in Brampton market. Weather very warm.</p> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 16. 1878.</p> <p>Plowed an acre and one half of stiff hard ground. The horses shoulders are beginning to show marks of the heavy draught in plowing. This evening had last apple paring bee of the season.</p> <p>Thursday, 17.</p> <p>The warmth of yesterday and last night have brought some light showers of rain today. Was plowing all day. Settled "Campbell's" blacksmith bill of $10.00. Tonight read until a late hour a very interesting novel called "Beulah Benton".</p> <p>Friday, 18.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday. Also opened a ditch through corner of "other place" woods for to drain back field. In town tonight and for the usual weekly papers. Called on Mr &amp; Mrs A Little who have just set up in their new home one Main St.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Saturday, 19. 1878</p> <p>A bitter cold north wind all day. Had to use gloves to plow with because of the cold benumbing my fingers. Received a letter from Aunt E Ferguson of Beaver, Michigan.</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Luke XV 11 to 24, "The prodigal son" or "The wanderer welcomed". Afternoon at C M S School in Brampton. Took tea at A F Campbell's. Heard tonight Rev C E McIntyre from text Luke XVI, 25th</p> <p>Monday, 21.</p> <p>Plowed an acre and three quarters, ground is getting very hard again. Was harvesting mangels with other team. A bright warm day. J C Snell &amp; family were here for tea tonight. Was in town for half an hour tonight.</p> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 22. 1878</p> <p>If possible it was a finer day than yesterday. Completed the mangels, have about 200 bushels. Spent all day at John Campbell's threshing. A quiet evening at home.</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>This morning brought a disappointment in the shape of a wet day, as we intended driving over to Woodbridge Fair. Done half day's plowing. Went on horseback to town tonight.</p> <p>Thursday, 24.</p> <p>Completed the ten acre field plowing on "other place", and started at last quarter of "front" field which plows well now. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Grey @ $9.00, first sale since the Brampton Fair. Spent evening at R. Watson's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Friday, 25. 1878</p> <p>A full day's plowing. We also started to raise the carrots in young orchard. Sold two ram lambs, one to Mr Bowes of Trafalgar @$12.00 and one to Mr Main @$10.00 Em and I were in town tonight Received letter from G H Golding.</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>More or less rain falling all day. Done one half day's plowing. Afternoon was in town subscribed for "Brampton Times" &amp; "C. Guardian" to be sent to Aunt E Ferguson. Michigan. Had an advertisement of rams for sale in "Banner" &amp; "Conservator" this week. Sold shearling ram to J Learment @ $12.00 on credit.</p> <p>Sunday, 27.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Luke XVI "The rich man and Lazarus"</p> <pre>suggested the doctrine of future rewards and punishment. Took dinner at J C Snells At PM Church in Brampton tonight Rev Mr Reid preached from Heb, II, 10th verse. </pre> <p>Oct. Monday, 28. 1878</p> <p>Mailed letter to Oshawa, enclosed $10.00. Traded with J Learment a ram lamb for the shearling ram sold to him on Saturday. He gets the lamb for $9.00 on a year's credit. J Main, Trafalgar bought the shearling @ $12.00 and we shipped him on cars to Milton.</p> <p>Tuesday, 29.</p> <p>Helped J Woodhall to thresh. Finished plowing the front field and ditched it. Also worked at carrot crop. Father was away all day at a fence viewing scrape on 3rd line east. Miss Hattie Moreland here tonight Received Insurance notice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Thursday, 31. 1878</p> <p>A very cold day. Freezing hard. Spent afternoon at Rossiten Auction sale of Farm Stock. Paid threshing bill $15.00. Also paid taxes $ 31.70. All "Hallow E'en" a bright cold frosty night.</p> <p>Nov. Friday, 1.</p> <p>A severe frost last night, but not sufficient to stop my starting to plow sod it is fine condition, the soil turns up dark and rich looking. In town tonight. Received the November number of Methodist Magazine.</p> <p>Saturday, 2.</p> <p>Have brought in all carrots from young orchard, had 9 loads (about 230 bush) off 1/3 of an acre. A small plot yet on the flats to bring in. Spent today at sod plowing. We are in daily fear of the land freezing up there is a frosty feeling in the atmosphere.</p> <p>Nov. Sunday, 3. 1878</p> <p>Quarterly meeting at Brampton C M Church. Rev C E McIntyre preached from Luke XXII, 19th. There was a good meeting. Took dinner and tea at J W Mains Tonight Rev E Clement preached Heb XI, 7th. A Gospel temperance meeting followed the preaching service led by Mr McConkey.</p> <p>Monday, 4.</p> <p>Another day's plowing. Also winding up the root harvest, have 12 loads of carrots in all (300 bushels) The Temperance Revival in Brampton is making quite a stir, about 500 have signed the pledge and decorated with a blue ribbon button hole.</p> <p>Tuesday, 5.</p> <p>Jack Frost has taken possession could not plow until noon today and then not at all satisfactorily, Some enquiries today for sheep but no sales. An evening at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 6. 1878</p> <p>Wintery scene this morning about 4 inches of snow fell during last night and very little of it disappeared during the day. Spent day making cider (48 gls) with Gunnerson's mill. Sold ram lamb to R Lowes @$7.00 &amp; one to C Layne @ &amp;6.00</p> <p>Thursday, 7.</p> <p>A frost morning. Prepared a small chopping grist of peas, oats and barley and took the same to Mill. Received from W Smith on sheep acct $2.00 {might be $20.00} Ordered a dark tweed suit at K.C.&amp; Co, price $19.00.</p> <p>Friday, 8.</p> <p>Sold to S Milner 52 bush barley @$.60 C per bush. Went to "Eldorado" Mills for bran brought home 1800 lbs @ $8.00 per ton. the snow is slowly going away. Spent evening in town at R Nichol's.</p> <p>Nov. Saturday, 9. 1878</p> <p>Spent forenoon in Brampton. Bought from S Milner 20 bush American corn @ 48 C bush. Mailed insurance money $2.25 to Leslie, Georgetown This afternoon was plowing sod. Sold ram lamb to "Caravan" @ $8.00.</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>A bright warm day but very muddy travelling. Spent morning at Sunday School lesson, Luke XVIII, 9 to 17. "Whom the Lord receives". At C M Church in Brampton tonight, Rev W McFadden preached, Matt XVIII, 25th.</p> <p>Monday, 11.</p> <p>At sod plowing until 3 P.M. when rain settled down for the night. Dressed another 100 lbs of Berkshire. Sold another ram lamb to Mr Marshall of Boston @ $6.00. Have all sold but one, a good lamb but small in size.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Tuesday, 12. 1878</p> <p>Had a trip over to see P. Chisholm school trustee about engaging a teacher for our public school. Plowing of sod completed also the young orchard this finishes fall plowing except a small plot on flats</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>Did no work today. Spent all day in Brampton, in forenoon acting as groomsman at RJ Nichol's marriage to Miss Maggie McConnell. Spent afternoon at funeral of Sheriff Broddy's wife, Rev J G Scott preached in C M Church, from Isaiah XL 1st.</p> <p>Thursday, 14.</p> <p>The fall plowing was completed today in root plot on the flats so we brought the plows home cleaned them off and put them away in implement shed for winter. Have plowed about 30 acres beside plowing for the 11 acres of fall wheat. Spent evening and staid all night at J C Snell's</p> <p>Nov. Friday, 15. 1878.</p> <p>Fanning peas and mixing them with corn in equal quantities for boiling for the fattening hogs. Folks went to town on a shopping expedition. Spent a couple of hours in town tonight</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>Spent all day at J Learment plowing with our team and his plow. Weather has been fine and warm all week but tonight rain from east looks ominous Father went through the garden and thoroughly trimmed all fruit trees.</p> <p>Sunday, 17.</p> <p>A dull misty day with occasional showers. At S School lesson, Luke XIX 1 to 10. "Jesus Christ the guest of Zaccheus". The school was small only 15 in all present. Took dinner and spent afternoon at Willow Lodge. Evening at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Monday, 18. 1878.</p> <p>Spent whole day repairing fence along front of farm and deepening the ditch on the roadside which drains the front fields. The air is warm and balmy and the roads a perfect sea of mud. Evening at home.</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>Constructing a short canal on the flats for purpose of straitening the Etobicoke. There is only the one serious bend through the farm Used plow and scraper and then lowered with shovels to depth of 3 ft.</p> <p>Wednesday, 20.</p> <p>A forenoon's work at constructing a dam across the creek just below the new outlet, part of water now flowing through new course; rest over the dam. Afternoon we erected two hemlock posts, 2 ft diameter on either side of the creek at the Watson line, posts are 6 ft high. will have a water gate.</p> <p>Nov. Thursday, 21. 1878.</p> <p>Drew 14 loads of gravel from banks of creek for front lane from house to the road This being third coat of gravel on lane during last twelve years. Weather for two days has been Indian summer.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>A great contrast to yesterday a cold North East rain all day Done very little work beyond chores around the barn &amp;c. Had two hours conversation with a Yankee fruit tree Agent. Weather compelled me to spend evening at home.</p> <p>Saturday, 23.</p> <p>Cleared up from North but no frost as yet. Was engaged to day in turnpiking the lane leading to creek from barnyard. Evening in town and received at K C &amp; Co a suit of ordered tweed clothes @ $19.00 also sundries @ $2.00. Got a copy of "Chips" a small sheet published a "Conservator" office.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Sunday, 24/ 1878.</p> <p>Through 8 inches of mud up to S School lesson Luke XXI, "The overthrow of Judaism". A deep subject. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev C E McIntyre preach from Gal, IV, 4th. Also spent an hour at prayer meeting on close of preaching service.</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>Had 15 miles of riding on horseback in the morning up to "Willow Lodge" to repairs on melodeon. In afternoon down to D J McKinnon's country residence on School Trustee business. This constituted the day's work. Light flurries of snow.</p> <p>Tuesday, 26.</p> <p>Had another trip to town first thing this morning to telegraph to McBride, Teacher, Caledon East. Afternoon we started the job of cutting firewood in lower woods with crosscut saw in 2 ft lengths. Spent a couple of hours in town tonight. Mailed post car to D Moreland and one to McBride.</p> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 27. 1878</p> <p>Received yesterday a "Chesley" paper This forenoon's work was the deepening and widening of the canal on the flats. Afternoon a very heavy rain set in from the east with a high cold wind. Have had an amazing quantity of rain this year.</p> <p>Thursday, 28.</p> <p>Forenoon at blacksmith's shop getting an iron wedge in axe helve &amp;c. Afternoon in woods cutting green maple firewood. Evening in town at a lecture in "Concert Hall" by Cr Buchan M.A. on "Poetry and Politics". Received letter from A McBride of Caledon East.</p> <p>Friday, 29.</p> <p>Today we dressed for pork 5 pigs (Berkshire) total weight 680lbs. Had another trip to town this afternoon on school teacher business and have finally engaged a Mr Beattie of Churchville @ $400.00 per annum for SS No 22 Chinquacousy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Saturday, 30. 1878</p> <p>A day in the woods, sawing firewood. Father went to town with 8 turkeys with feathers, only killed and sold to C Dawson @ 7 1/3 C per lb, combined weight of 88 lbs. Received December number of "Methodist Magazine", last of my subscription.</p> <p>Dec. Sunday, 1.</p> <p>Just frost enought to harden the mud. We walked up to S. S. lesson, Luke XXII, 8 to 16. "The Lord's supper". Tonight in CM Church heard Rev J G Manly, (Agent of Tract Society) preach from Psalm XXXII 1 to 5th verses.</p> <p>Monday, 2.</p> <p>Rain, rain from east a regular downpour, the creek overflowing its banks. the atmosphere quite warm and sun charged with dampness. Was working in the woods nearly all day. Tonight was writing a letter to G H Golding and one to Mr John Ferguson, Missouri.</p> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 3. 1878</p> <p>At same work as yesterday afternoon at D Laidlaw's sale of farm stock and implements In town in evening at a meeting of B T. Abstinence Club the Y.M.C.A. Hall was crowded entertainment consisted of speeches, readings &amp; songs, &amp;c.</p> <p>Wednesday, 4.</p> <p>Today was observed throughout Dominion of Canada as Thanksgiving. Union service in C M church in Brampton The roads are so very bad we staid at home working most of day. In evening was at P. M S.S. anniversary Two Cantatas given by scholars.</p> <p>Thursday, 5.</p> <p>Early yesterday morning a fall of snow , 4 inches, which promises to remain as it is now quite cold an frosty. Today in the woods sawing firewood and saw logs. Prof James a music teacher was here today, sister Em is going to take a quarter's lessons @ $8.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Friday, 6. 1878</p> <p>Another hard day's work in the woods. Received a copy of "Chicago Times" from J C Snell who is now in that city showing sheep at a "Fat Stock" Exhibition. Spent this evening in town Bought 25 C worth of lampblack and resin for shoe leather.</p> <p>Saturday, 7.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday cutting stake lengths from elm beside cordwood. Weather continues moderately frosty with appearances of more snow soon. The roads are hard frozen and extremely rough.</p> <p>Sunday, 8.</p> <p>At S. School this morning lesson, Luke XXIII 25 to 40 :The Cross" or"The dying Savior" Tonight in C M Church in Brampton heard Rev Edwin Clement preach from Luke XVIII 13th verse. A good sermon bringing out some new thoughts on the subject.</p> <p>Dec. Monday, 9. 1878.</p> <p>A fall of snow during last night, but a warm rain all day has melted most of it. This morning we had out the new bob sleighs up to J C Snell's and back, pretty rough sleighing Fanned up 16 bush of peas and prepared a grist &amp; chopping.</p> <p>Tuesday, 10.</p> <p>Rained all last night and most of today. In forenoon went to mill. Received another copy of "Chicago Times" from J. C. S. Sold a Berkshire sow 1 year old to J Learment @ $9.00. paid down only $4.00. Spent after noon cleaning harness.</p> <p>Wednesday, 11.</p> <p>Had a trip on foot over to J Woodhall's on business. Afternoon at various jobs beside a trip to Brampton This evening we had a small party consisting of a few young folks of Ebenezer S School. Time passed with music &amp; games until eleven o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Thursday, 12. 1878</p> <p>In the woods again all day sawing and chopping firewood This evening we made a selection of hymns for S.S. Anniversary and went to town and ordered 30 copies of "Wave" (words only) fromT Neslands book store.</p> <p>Friday, 13.</p> <p>Spent forenoon in dressing two fat Berkshires combined weight in pork being 580 lbs Total of pork 1260 lbs about 400 lbs more than we need for the home use however we salted it all as present price of pork is $3.50 per cwt the lowest figure we known.</p> <p>Saturday, 14.</p> <p>Most of day in woods. About noon quite a snowstorm started from east and now have prospect for sleighing right away. In town tonight with the cutter for first time this season. Received from D Moreland a letter.</p> <p>Dec. Sunday, 15. 1878</p> <p>At S School again, a small attendance, being rather stormy. lesson Luke XXIV, 12 to 20. "The walk to Emmaus". Tonight at C M Church Rev C McIntyrre preach Romans X 13th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 16.</p> <p>Mained "Guardian" subscription $2.00 this morning to Rev S Rose. Received letters from Mrs E Ferguson and W McGrath Working in barn cleaning up barley. This evening in town at a public meeting of Blue Ribbon Society, songs addresses and recitations</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>Fine mild wintry weather and tolerably good sleighing. All day at A Woodhall's threshing. At home Father was putting a coat of varnish on cutter and Willie hauling gravel from creek for yard.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 18. 1878.</p> <p>Same work as yesterday The folks were in town doing some shopping buying furs and winter clothing, expended some $20.00. Tonight we met at Ebenezer for our first S S singing practice for Anniversary.</p> <p>Thursday, 19.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at blacksmith shop getting horses shod for winter work. Hewitt had team and sleigh all day hauling wood. In town to night. Received letter from A Ferguson, Shelburn. Fine winter weather with some sleighing.</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>This forenoon hauling some logs from other place woods for timber to repair sheep house. Afternoon at J.C.Snell's putting a quantity of pork through a meat grinder for sausages. Evening at Ebenezer.</p> <p>Dec. Saturday, 21. 1878</p> <p>Snow fell fast all day to the depth of 8 or 10 inches will now have splendid sleighing. Today was hauling firewood from woods for home use. Received "January" number of "S S Banner" illustrated.</p> <p>Sunday, 22</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Luke XXIV "44 to 52""Our Savior's last words". This closes the list of lessons in the Gospels. Tonight in town at P.M. church. Rev W Reid preached from text Acts V 1st verse Also at prayer meeting in C M Church.</p> <p>Monday, 23.</p> <p>Hauling firewood and started drawing basswood saw logs to Aitkin's steam saw mill Brampton, to be cut into material for home use. Spent evening at S S. Practice up to , 10 . P.M. dismissing with National Anthem.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 24. 1878</p> <p>At same work as yesterday The weather is cold and stormy a high west wind is piling up snowbanks lively {??} In town tonight an hour buying some presents for my little sisters, also some illuminated holiday cards.</p> <p>Wednesday, 25.</p> <p>Christmas bells so merrily The foot of snow which flell last week is piled into roads making huge snow banks. There is good sleighing mercury 19 {symbol for degrees} above zero. J C Snell &amp; family all here for dinner Went with choir in evening to Cheltenham</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>Sixteen of us in load yesterday with 2 span of horses. We were at a Temprance soiree Coming home we had two upsets and at halfway house on Centre Road we waited for daylight this morning to get home, Em &amp; Ella went along. This evening at S S Practice</p> <p>Dec. Friday, 27. 1878.</p> <p>Started this morning the job of hauling barley to Brampton market. Drove two loads in today, 27 bush of dark and 72 bush of bright, the former @ 65 C and latter @ 85 C per bush Tonight Em and I went to a party at Mr R Watson's, 1st line west.</p> <p>Saturday, 28</p> <p>Got home at 2 o'clock this morning. At same work as yesterday. Drew three loads of barley and completed the job. Sold 190 bush of last year's (bright) and 117 of this year's (dark) all to S Milner Used the new bob sleighs for hauling the barley.</p> <p>Sunday, 29.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, tThe Quarterly Review conducted by N V Watson and myself. After the school we had a singing practice. Tonight at CM Church Rev E Clement preached from Hosea IV 6th, The S. School Anniversary sermon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Monday, 30. 1878.</p> <p>A busy day. In morning, two hours was collecting money for S School. At 10 oclock drove to town for chopping grist and candies &amp; nuts &amp; raisins for S.S. Party. All afternoon at Zion church putting up platform Evening at singing practice.</p> <p>Tuesday, 31.</p> <p>Today's work embraced the hauling of 4 1/2 cords of mixed wood to Haggart Bros, Brampton in three loads on bob sleighs The wood is dry and very light, consequently it is light work drawing it. Spent evening at J C Snell's preparing the candies &amp;c, for the first festival to be held tomorrow night for S School. In C M church in town a watch night service is being held but we were too tired for to attend it after driving home from Willow Lodge. The old clock has just struck ten, another year has fled.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda.</p> <p>Jan 9th Gristed 13 bush mixed spring &amp; fall</p> <p>March 19th Cracked 1 bush "Seneca"</p> <p>April 13th Gristed 10 " mixed</p> <p>June 22nd " 12 " "</p> <p>Oct 12th " 11 " Seneca</p> <p>Dec 10th " 9 " mixed 56 bush</p> <p></p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>Jan 2nd Chopped of bush barley, bush 20</p> <p>" 26th Chopped of peas 5</p> <p>" " corn 7</p> <p>Feb 20 peas &amp; barley 12</p> <p>Mar 19 " peas &amp; oats 19</p> <p>Apr 25 " " 9 " " " barley 13</p> <p>May " oats &amp; peas 5 - 12</p> <p>" 22 " : 9 " 2 - 11</p> <p>Nov 9 barley 5 " 5 " 2 - 12</p> <p>Dec 10 --------- " 5 " 7 - 12</p> <p>" 30 corn 5 " 12 " 5 - 22</p> <p>________</p> <p><br /> 154</p> <p><br /> Spring seeding , 11 acres</p> <p>Sowed 19 bush spring wheat</p> <p>" 23 " oats on 9 1/2 acres</p> <p>" 18 " barley " 8 "</p> <p>Fall seeding</p> <p>Sowed 17 bush new Seneca</p> <p>Sold 16 " " "</p> <p>" 15 " " "</p> <p>" 28 " " "</p> <p>cracked 76</p> <p>Gristed &amp; 16 - 92 bush</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>January</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>Interest on deposit, Dominion Bank</td> <td>2</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>From R Watson quarter beef on old debt</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>from J Campbell on cow acc</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>for an ash tree</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>From T Milner 29 1/2 bush of barley@ 55</td> <td>16</td> <td>22</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>From J V Snell on sheep acc/</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>41</td> <td>92</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>January</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>For sundry articles</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>Rent of Post Office box/annual</td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>For cleaning watch</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" 2 members tickets Agrl Society</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Items</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>for Yankee corn 21 bush @ 50 C</td> <td>10</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>" "</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>28</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">c <table><tbody><tr><td>February</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>From "Waldo for 4 bush apples</td> <td>3</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>Froom Mrs Truman on wood</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>From A Woodhall on cows acc/</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>From B Watson fro 6 bush Red Fern</td> <td>8</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>For 30 lbs butter @ 20 C</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>From N V Watson for 2 bush Red Fern</td> <td>2</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>40</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>}Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>February</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>Spent in Toronto for sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>Piano tuning</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>Dr Patullo's acc/</td> <td>8</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>for refitting seal-skin cap</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>20th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sub to Conservator</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>St saw mill</td> <td>1</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>for a new whip and holder</td> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>/Sundries</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>To John Tribble for 7 bush of seed barley</td> <td>3</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>32</td> <td>70</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>March</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>Interest due on $225 deposit in Merchant's Bank, six month</td> <td>5</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>from D. Wiggins on cows acc/</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>" Lunday for 5 bush Red Fern</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>for one bag apples</td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>Balance on Mrs Truman's hardwood</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>from T Crowforth for 2 fat cows</td> <td>75</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Greensword for 10 bush Red Fern</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" R Carter for seed wheat &amp; clover</td> <td>18</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>18th</td> <td>As poundkeeper</td> <td>8</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>19th</td> <td>Sheepskin &amp; parsnip</td> <td>1</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>20th</td> <td>From Davis on cows</td> <td>6</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>" Newhouse " "</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>" Johnston 6 bush Red Fern</td> <td>8</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>"Jackson for 21 bush Red Fern</td> <td>29</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" S Heath 3 bush</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>" Wilson 3 bush</td> <td>4</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>199</td> <td>65</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>March</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>Mailed to Wm Rennie Toronto for 6 bush oats</td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>18</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>Freight on Australian oats</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>"Conservator for advertisement</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19th</td> <td>Various items</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>To R H Lewis for new wagon</td> <td>50</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>For 3 bbls salt</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>new trunk</td> <td>2</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>3</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>" expenses to Oshawa</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>To J Jackson on horse acc/</td> <td>13</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Sundries</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>117</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar</td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>April</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>From Irwin for 15 bush Red Fern &amp; 11 lbs @ $1.40</td> <td>21</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Armstrong 4 bush, same</td> <td>5</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" J C Snell 5 1/3 bush clover seed</td> <td>21</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>&amp; 3 tons hay</td> <td>36</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>" Newlove 16 bush Red Fern $1.35</td> <td>21</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Martin 10 of same @ $1.35</td> <td>13</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Woodhall 3 pks clover seed @4.50</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>" Guy Bell 10 bush</td> <td>13</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>" T Crowforth 10 "</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>" " " 2 bush Eldorado</td> <td>3</td> <td>34</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>" R. P. Snell 6 bu wheat</td> <td>8</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" J Heath 8 "</td> <td>10</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" J Learment clover seed</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>" Crowforth, calf</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>" KC &amp; Co 2 1/2 bush orchard grass</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>" A Campbell, sheepskin</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>" P Chisholm seed wheat</td> <td>5</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>189</td> <td>47</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>April</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>To K.C. &amp; Co, 3 bbls coarse salt</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" : 1/2 bush timothy seed</td> <td>1</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" " shovel</td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>" R H Lewis for pair bob sleigh</td> <td>27</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" K.C.&amp; Co dry goods</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>" Hewitt 2 dys work</td> <td>1</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>" Sundries</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>" dry goods</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" seed potatoes</td> <td>2</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>" T Milner for 2 bbls plaster &amp; one bbl salt</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>" KC &amp; Co. pair grey tweed pants</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>" Euart for pr of shoes</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>Missionary money</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>70</td> <td>10</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>May</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>From "Sherrin" 4 bags potatoes @ 60 c each</td> <td>2</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>From J C Snell for ton of hay</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>For 10 bush of potatoes @ 40 C per bush</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>18</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>May</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>Mailed to Viney</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For a town lot</td> <td>305</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>" photos</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>Rate for a loss of Co Peel Ins. Co.</td> <td>5</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>To J C Snell on Berkshires</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>323</td> <td>10</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>June</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>From KC &amp; Co for 288 lbs wool @ 21 C per lb</td> <td>60</td> <td>48</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>June</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Dentist's bill</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>for bran &amp; feed</td> <td>3</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>$10</td> <td>40</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>July</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>22nd</td> <td>From Falliss part payment on 3 fat sheep</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>July</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>Croquet &amp;c</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>for groceries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>August</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>From Dominion Bank, interest on balance of deposit</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>for 1 bush peas</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>" Plums</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>9</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>August</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>To Higginbotham for 1 months wages</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>for necessaries</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>Trip to Barrie</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>For Vineys board at Oshawa</td> <td>24</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Repairing share</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>65</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>September</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>From A Woodhall 16 bush Seneca</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" reaping oats</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" V Fitch for 5 ewes</td> <td>92</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>For calves, chickens &amp;c</td> <td>8</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>121</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>September</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>Railway fare to Guelp and return</td> <td></td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td>21st</td> <td>To McGrath for one month's wages</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21st</td> <td>" Ewart, pr Kip boots</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>Expenses of three to Exhibition</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>for S.S. Wave new notebooks</td> <td></td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>22</td> <td>30</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>October</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>From R Carter for cows acc/</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>" Jon Jackson for ram lam</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>From T Milner for 63 bush new barley @ 60 c</td> <td>37</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" J Wiggins for 15 bush seed wheat</td> <td>13</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>25th</td> <td>" Bowes for ram</td> <td>13</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Main " "</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24th</td> <td>" Grey " "</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>" Learment " "</td> <td>Credit 9.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>" Main shearling ram</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>113</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>October</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>7th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>Wages to W Hewitt</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17th</td> <td>To W Campbell blacksmith bill</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>To Oshawa on board {illegible}</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>Threshing bill</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Taxes</td> <td>31</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>99</td> <td>70</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>November</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>From R Lowes ram lamb</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Cheyne ram lamb</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7th</td> <td>" Haggert Bros for 28 bush seed wheat @ $1.00</td> <td>28</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" W Smith on sheep acc/</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>" T Milner 52 bush barley @ 60 C.</td> <td>31</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>" Caraven for lamb</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>" Marshall for lamb</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>" Ben Watson on cows acc/</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>" A J Little for 28lbs butter @ 15 C</td> <td>4</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>30th</td> <td>For 8 turkeys 88lbs @ 7 1/2 C</td> <td>6</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>120</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>November</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>for Dry Goods</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Groceries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>" 2700 lbs of bran @ $8.50</td> <td>10</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>" 20 bush corn @ 48 C</td> <td>9</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" insurance</td> <td>2</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>" sundries</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>" dry goods</td> <td>18</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>" " " and suit of tweed</td> <td>21</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>" Sundries</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>subscription to SS Banner for 1879</td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>29th.</td> <td>Dry Goods</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>93</td> <td>40</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>December</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>From J Learment for Berkshire sow 1 yr old part payment</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>December</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>Piano cover</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>String of bells</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>18th</td> <td>furs &amp; clothing</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24th</td> <td>To Hewitt Willy for wages</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Xmas goods</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>$40</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>Summary of Cash Received</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td> <td>Cash</td> <td>41</td> <td>92</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td> <td>"</td> <td>40</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>199</td> <td>65</td> </tr><tr><td>Apr 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>189</td> <td>47</td> </tr><tr><td>May 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>18</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>June 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>60</td> <td>48</td> </tr><tr><td>July 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>9</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>121</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>113</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>120</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>$933</td> <td>17</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Summary of Cash Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td> <td>Cash</td> <td>28</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td> <td>"</td> <td>32</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>117</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>April30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>70</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>May 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>323</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>June 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>10</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>July 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>65</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>22</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>99</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>93</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>40</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>$912</td> <td>70</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Drew from deposit in</p> <p>Dominion Bank $305</p> <p>June 11th Received J Woodhall note for $100.00 for 4 months at 8 per cent per annum</p> <p>_______________________________________</p> <p>June 11th 1878 -- Deposit in</p> <p>Dominion Bank $50.41</p> <p>Aug 2nd, Drew out balance of deposit for present use.</p> <p>Jan 2nd 1878, Deposit in Merchants Bank amount to $225.00 Withdrawn</p> <p>____________________________________________</p> <p>Deposit in Dominion Bank $200.00</p> <p>March 1st 75.00</p> <p>April 2nd 155.41</p> <p><br /> " 11th 25.00</p> <p></p> <p>March 1st 1878.</p> <p>Received R Watson &amp; E Watson,</p> <p>Note for $150. bearing interest at 8 per cent per annum</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5cb7a05f9c9d64009effdea938e1bd96.pdf d3b8ac24f968b357a471feac5613ae87 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9d6425060ff59ee7c1d76affd94ee923.pdf a6cf72da63bdf98e73ca9f6c605e946d https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1662eac6d22a4c73e8be59949ddca1f8.pdf d6c1044e6ddaecedd2a83f5034e03355 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Ferguson Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Ferguson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived This Licensed Material is provided by the Archives of Ontario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-1884 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. John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1869 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1870 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1871 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1872 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1873 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1874 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1875 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1876 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1877 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1878 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1879 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1880 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1881 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1882 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1883 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1884 Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. Teresa Casas, Brampton Farmer's Diary 1873, https://ontariofarmhistory.wordpress.com/. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Scanned Microfilm Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Calendar OF THE YEAR 1877</p> <p>{The words "Calendar" and "1877" are in different and bigger fonts}</p> <p>{Calendar for the year of 1877}</p> <p>THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY for 1877</p> <p>Toronto: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS Manufacturing Stationers</p> <p>{Art of swirled lines}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Interest Table Seven Per Cent}</p> <p></p> <table><tbody><tr><td>RATES OF POSTAGE <p>Canda Post Card ............... One Cent</p> <p>Canada Post Card for US ....... " "</p> <p>On Letters Per Half Ounce {Line in bold, centered}</p> <p>To any part of Dominion of Canada or United States, 3 cents — must be prepaid</p> <p>" Newfoundland, 6 cents — must be prepaid</p> <p>All mail matter (excepting samples of Mer-</p> <p>chandise) to and from the United States is the same as to any part of Canada and must be prepaid. {A break between mer- and -chandise}</p> <p>Great Britain and Ireland by Canadian or New York Mail Streamers, 5 cents.</p> <p>Newspapers and Periodicals {On a new line, centered}</p> <p>Newspapers and Periodicals, less than 1 oz. each, posted singly, prepaid, 1/2 cent each, if under 4 ozs., 1 cent.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Posted singly to Great Britain and Ireland, 2 cents each.</p> <p>Books, Circulars, Documents, Policies, &amp;c.. {On a seperate line, centered}</p> <p>For each 4 oz., or fraction of 4 oz, 1 cent prepaid.</p> <p>To United Kingdom, 1 oz., 2 cts.; 2 ozs., 4 cts; 4 oz, 6 cts; 8 oz, 12 cts., 18 cts.; 16 oz, 24 cts, and so on, prepaid.</p> <p>Parcel Post. {On a seperate line, centered}</p> <p>Not to exceed 4 lbs., to any part of Canada, 12 1/2 cts. per 8 ozs. ; 25 cts. per 1 lb., and so on.</p> <p>Pattern and Sample Post {On a seperate line, centered}</p> <p>Canada—must be prepaid in postage stamp at the rate of one cent per 4 ozs.</p> <p>To United States, not exceeding 1/2 lb. . 10 cts.</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table> {Art of wavy vines with leaves}</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Design of swirled lines}</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>TERMS AND COURTS <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>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 of Monday in January, April, July and October in each year, and ending on Saturday 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 the 21st of August and MichaelmasTerm. In the County of York there are 2 additional Courts, one on the vacation 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 Courts.</p> <p>County Courts.—Sitting commence on 2nd Tuesday in June and December, except in York where there are four, commencing respectively on the 2nd Tuesday in March, May, Sept. &amp; Dec.</p> <p>General Sessions are held at same time as the several County Courts.</p> <p>The County Judge's Criminal Court sits from time to time for trial of prisoners out of Sessions and without Jury.</p> <p>Heir, Devisee and Assignee Commissioners sit on 1st Monday and January and July, and on the 13 days mext ensuing the said days respectively, Sundays and Holidays excepted.</p> <p>Court of Chancery.—A Judge sits in Court almost daily for the 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 twice and every year, once in January and once in June.</p> <p>Supreme Court sits in Ottawa 3rd Monday in January and 1st Monday in June.</p> <p>Exchequer Court at any time and place appointed by rule of Court.</p> <p>Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August.</p> <p>ECLIPSES {On a seperate line, bolded and centered}</p> <p>In the year 1877 there will be three Eclipses of the Sun and two of the Moon.</p> <p>I. A total Eclipse of the Moon, February 27, 1877. Partially visible in Nova Scotia.</p> <p>II. A partial Eclipse of the Sun, March 14, 1877. Begins on the earth generally March 14, 13 h., 14m. Invisible in Canada.</p> <p>III. A partial Eclipse of the Sun, August 8, 1877. Begins on the earth generally August 8, 16 h., 12 m. Invisible in Canada.</p> <p>IV. A total Eclipse of the Moon, August 23 1877. Visible in Canada.</p> V. A partial Eclipse of the Sun, September 6 and 7, 1877. Begins on the earth generally Sept. 6, 23 h., 10 m. Invisible in Canada.</td> </tr></tbody></table> {Design of swirled lines}</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>== TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES == <p>Stamps required on Notes, Drafts, or Bills of 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 more parts than two:—For ...$100 1 cent</p> ' each fractional part of $100 1 "</td> </tr><tr><td>BANK HOLIDAYS {On a seperate line, bolded and centered} <p>ONTARIO.—New Year's Day ; Good Friday Queen's Birth Day ; Christmas Day.</p> QUEBEC.—New Year's Day ; Epiphany ; An nunciation ; Good Friday ; Ascension ; Corpus Christi ; St. Peter's ; St. Paul's ; All Saints ; Conception ; Christmas and Queen's Birth Day ; also, any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving.</td> </tr><tr><td>LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1877 {On a seperate line, centered and bolded} <p>January,.................7 — 14 — 21 — 28</p> <p>February,...............4 — 11 — 18 — 25</p> <p>March,...................4 — 11 — 18 — 25</p> April</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. MONDAY, 1. 1877</span></h2> <p>A mild winter day, fully 18 inches of snow on the level, sleighing superb. Our whole family took dinner at J.C. Snell's with the young folks from Old Mrs Snell's lot 14. We spent afternoon and evening in pleasant discourse, games, and music. On the whole a nice quiet New Year's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>Forenoon was spent at blacksmith's shop No 10. getting a new shoe on the sleigh to cost $1.50. Afternoon cleaned up a small load of Treadwell wheat for market. Spent this evening at Edmonton Grange No 130. Officers installed for current year, and the accounts audited.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3.</span></h2> <p>A bitter cold morning, mercury 50 below zero. Sold to K.C &amp; Co. 25 bush wheat @ $1.17 per bush good wheat is now worth $1.25 but ours is badly shrunken. Paid subscriptions for four newspapers. Banner, Globe, C Guardian &amp; Conservator. Tonight was at Teachers S School meeting.</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="#Jan._THURSDAY.2C_4._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. THURSDAY, 4. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._SUNDAY.2C_7._1877"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. SUNDAY, 7. 1877</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_9."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 9.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. THURSDAY, 4. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Done very little work today beside feeding and caring for the inhabitants of the barnyard. Mr &amp; Mrs R Crawford of Oshawa paid us a visit. Mrs. JC Snell and her daughters here for the evening and all night. In town this afternoon, mailed subs for the SS Banner 75 C to Toronto.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town this morning in the sleigh with the girls. Afternoon was driving in to cutter the colt "Nellie" for the first time. The "Peel Banner" comes this week enlarged and improved. Took tea this evening at Mr H H Mordeland's. Was at public meeting of V P Assec{?}. Songs by Redstone of Toronto Kelly {?} town.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6.</span></h2> <p>Just a splendid day, bright sun and almost thawing but not quite. Drove team up to Townsend's (near Caledon) and brought from thence 8 long freestones for cellar steps @ 50 C each. At home tonight reading up SS Lesson.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SUNDAY, 7. 1877</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon at Ebenezer S School lesson I Kings XII 12 to 20th "The Kingdom of Solomon divided in two parts, Judah &amp; Israel". The proceeds of the late anniversary of the school amounted to $50.00 This evening heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton. text. Matt VI 20th verse</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>A cutter drive to G.T.R.R Depot with mother and Viney who were going to Toronto on business. Mailed a "Banner" to Bay City and a "Guardian" to Osborn Missouri. Remainder of the days operations was a horseback ride to Richd Watson's adn another drive to R.R. Station. A bitter cold night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9.</span></h2> <p>Six degrees below zero at daylight. A sleigh drive to school hose and thence to Willow Lodge and helping neighbour Learment at a small job was forenoon's work. After dinner I did some work at auditing the Grange Account Books. In town tonight for an hour.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>duplicate of previous page</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="#Jan._WEDNESDAY.2C_10._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 10. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_12."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 12.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._SATURDAY.2C_13._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. SATURDAY, 13. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 15.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 10. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Drove sleigh to Townsends today and brought from thence 70 sq ft of flagstones @ $2.25, they are about 3 inches thick and vary in size from 2 ft square to 4 by 8 ft. Went to Willow Lodge tonight on business, took tea there and spent the evening in chat.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged all forenoon in lining up the inside of piggery with inch boards for to protect the Berkshires from this severe winter weather. Afternoon and evening we had visitors. Miss R. Carter and four of Robert Carter's young folks. The time passed off pleasantly at cards, music, and conversation.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12.</span></h2> <p>The coldest day we have yet experienced this winter, at daybreak the mercury stood 18 {symbol for degrees} below zero, and all day has stood from 8 to 10 {symbol for degrees} below. The biggest job done today was to drive sister Emma up to JC Snell's. Was in town an hour tonight and brought home an armful of newspapers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SATURDAY, 13. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Weather has moderated somewhat but still is cold with a high west wind. Done little work today beside tending to the wants and necessities of the barnyard and wood-box in the house. Had an abundance of first class newspapers, Weekly Globe, Toledo Blade, Co. Gentleman, SS Banner, Conservator, Peel Banner.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>At S School this morning lesson I Kings XII 25 to 33, "Jereboam's sin of leading the kingdom of Israel into idolatry". Took dinner at J C Snell's and spent afternoon there, reading and conversation. At CM church Brampton tonight and heard Rev Saml Salton preach text. Ephesians V 2nd verse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 15.</span></h2> <p>Drove sleigh up to Willow Lodge this morning for to take a load of Berkshires to Brampton R.R. Depot, there were 5 sleigh loads about 46 hogs. JC Snell goes with them to Chicago. A cold Nor. East snow storm started at 3 P.M. and the night is very stormy.</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="#Jan._TUESDAY.2C_16._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. TUESDAY, 16. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_18."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 18.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._FRIDAY.2C_19._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. FRIDAY, 19. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 20.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_21."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 21.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. TUESDAY, 16. 1877.</span></h2> <p>With the help of Jno Learment we dressed for beef a 1 yr &amp; 10 mos old steer, weighed 517 lbs beef, hide 70 lbs sold to N. White @ $4.00. Was in town a short time this afternoon. The storm of yesterday has added 6 inches of snow to the great quantity we had already.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Made two trips up to JC Snell's today. Taking a quarter of beef. Brought down from there 8 young Berkshires for to feed as they are overstocked. The annual meeting of Peel Co Agr Society was held in Brampton today they decided to purchase{ink blotch for rest of word} new grounds &amp; put up new buildings for the fairs.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 18.</span></h2> <p>Mercury was nearly up to freezing point which is the highest we have yet experienced this year. Done very little work today beyond the usual routine of chores. Mailed a letter to Mr A Ferguson Bay City and one to Mr J Ferguson Missouri. Reading the Peel Banner tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. FRIDAY, 19. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Just after sunrise this morning in company with neighbour Jno Learment and our teams we set out for "Cook's" Saw Mill, Esquesing 10 miles west. Brought home for my load 12 squares of singles (8 of which were for Learment) @ $1.70 per square. Part of our folks went to night to a scientific lecture in the schoolhouse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at the annual task of cleaning harness and applying lamp black &amp; coal oil. Went to town after dinner and attended a public meeting in Courthouse to set on foot a scheme of running a Temperance Hotel in Brampton under a joint stock company plan. Mailed a letter to J Vick Rochester. Got letter from Oshawa.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21.</span></h2> <p>Went in sleigh to S School the lesson. I Kings XVI 25 to 33 "The kings of Israel, Omri &amp; Ahab". The largest attendance of scholars this year. Spent afternoon reading De Witt Talmage's sermons. Tonight heard Rev S Salton preach in CM church. text. Romans XIII 11th verse.</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="#Jan._MONDAY.2C_22._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. MONDAY, 22. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._THURSDAY.2C_25._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. THURSDAY, 25. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 27.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. MONDAY, 22. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town with a chopping and a few bags of barley for sale. Mailed a letter with 25 C in stamps to WW Bostwick of Cincinnati, O. In Brampton tonight and heard Bishop Carmon lecture in M.E. Church, subject, "Trade and get rich." The lecture was full of wit and sound homely instruction.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>Had a trip today up to Townsend lime-kilns and brought home 12 bush lime @ 12 1/2 C per bush. They had just opened the first kiln of the season consequently the lime is fresh and clean. We are having find steady cold weather.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24.</span></h2> <p>The record of today's transactions is but a slim one after the usual chores in the barnyard which are about 4 hours work every day and has to be done regularly and carefully. Was over to Guy Buell's tonight and bought from him 1500 new bricks @ $6.50</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. THURSDAY, 25. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Brought from "Chisholm's Mills" at Eldorads 1600 lbs of bran which was paid for 2 1/2 months ago @ $10 per ton, now worth $14.00. Average weight of bag of bran is 54 lbs. In Brampton a short time this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>For the first time this season I spent half a day swinging the flail on several floorings of peas. For the past month have been feeding to the sheep unthreshed peas and they are showing their keep in their thrifty appearance, but the peas won't stand it. Tonight in town and at choir practice. Received Vick's Floral Guide.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27.</span></h2> <p>At sunrise I started with team and sleigh for Cook's saw mill, Esquesing and brought home from thence 400 ft of 2nd class inch @ $6.00 per m. and 130 ft of scantling and planks @ $9.00 per m. Yesterday &amp; today mercury just at freezing point. The nights are superb.</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="#Jan._SUNDAY.2C_28._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. SUNDAY, 28. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_30."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 30.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._WEDNESDAY.2C_31._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 31. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._THURSDAY.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. THURSDAY, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 2.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SUNDAY, 28. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Still another forenoon spent at S School lesson I Kings XVII 1 to 16, "The prophet Elijah the Tishbite appears before king Ahab" The "Messenger" this morning has a portrait of the late P.P. Bliss, the noted S.S. Musician. Rev J Learoyd preached tonight, text Hebrews II 2,3,&amp;4th</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 29.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town this morning with the folks to spend the day a visiting. Brought a load of sand from Hunter's pit 1st line. And bright warm day and thawing fast. Spent this evening in town at Y.P.A meeting, had a good programme of songs, readings. The nights are superb now.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30.</span></h2> <p>The Co of Peel S.S. Association held its 19th Annual Session at Clande today and tomorrow. Em and I drove up there this afternoon. Took tea at Mr John Smith's and staid for evening meeting, addresses by Revs Croll Burns and Mr Fotheringham. The discussions during day meeting were lively and well sustained.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 31. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Came home last night at 12 o'clock. Early this morning we again set out for Clande. The interest manifested by all at convention is enthusiastic, the church is crowded at every session. At tonight's meeting, Revs Millard, McFaul &amp; McLaren, $120.00 were raised next meeting in Brampton.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. THURSDAY, 1.</span></h2> <p>One month of this year has already slipped quickly away. The weather has been first class for winter. Today a thaw is in progress and the sleighing is getting thin, and bare ground showing itself in the fields. Was working all day in the barn making preparations for straw cutter.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>Today was spent at R Watson's with team helping to cut straw by horsepower. In town tonight and at choir practice for preparation for singing at a tea meeting shortly. The weather grows warmer every day, the snow snow is soft and fast passing away. Recieved a letter from London, England Dan Fletcher</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="#Feb._SATURDAY.2C_3._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. SATURDAY, 3. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._TUESDAY.2C_6._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. TUESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAy.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAy, 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SATURDAY, 3. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Making preparations for cutting hay and straw on Monday next. Was at Willow Lodge a short time this afternoon on business partly and on pleasure partly. Received a newspaper from Bay City, besides other papers from different parts.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4.</span></h2> <p>Quarterly meeting at Brampton C M Church. Rev Jno Learoyd preached. text. I Timothy I, 15th The lovefeast and sacrament followed immediately after the sermon. These services are the life of the church members. At church tonight Mr Learoyd prached a funeral sermon from Text Rev I 7th verse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>With R Watson's horsepower and straw cutter we cut about 3 loads of oat straw and one load of hay into lengths about one inch. Had a call from Walker Bros to see the live stock. Spent evening at Willow Lodge in chat and reading the news.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. TUESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Was hauling manure from both yards into small piles in front fields, drew 14 loads. At Edmonton Grange tonight a good attendance of members and a good deal of business done. Weather dull and cloudy, only thawing just a little.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at same work as yesterday, putting 20 loads on rather more than an acre. Afternoon was hauling hay from one mow to another for sake of convenience in feeding. To town this evening on horseback a short while. Made a call on a very sick friend Willy Newhouse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAy, 8.</span></h2> <p>Threshing peas with the flail. Had a trip up to Willow Lodge on Berkshire business. Had a visit afternoon and evening from cousins Misses Mary Pearen Sarah &amp; Thomas Pearen from the {?} of Toronto. Splendid winter weather.</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="#Feb._FRIDAY.2C_9._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. FRIDAY, 9. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._MONDAY.2C_12._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. MONDAY, 12. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. FRIDAY, 9. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town this morning in the buggy with two young ladies who staid all last night with us. Was at C Kelly's Barber shop and had a pretty close crop off. Visitors today Mr &amp; Mrs Isaac Modeland of 3rd line east. Spent evening at Choir Practice.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>Staid last night at Mr Willy Newhouse's and sat up with Willy, he is so ill that he must have constant attention day and night. Uncle Adam Ferguson arrived here from Bay City this morning on his way to Shelburne. Done very little work for two days. The weather is all that could be desired.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>At E.U. S School this morning. lesson I Kings XVIII 15 to 29, "Elijah on mount Carmel with the prophets of Baal". One of the most interesting narratives contained in the Bible. At Brampton CM church tonight. Rev S Salton preached text. Matt XXV 30th verse. A warm day and mud increasing on the roads.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. MONDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Father and Uncle Adam drove to "Willow Lodge" on a visit and some business. Went this afternoon with Brampton C.M. choir on G.T.R to Stewartstown for to sing at a festival on the opening of a new CM church. We had a lively time. Returned by the midnight train.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>A cold nip came last night and stopped the thawing short. Spent today threshing peas and a trip to blacksmith's shop for some horse shoeing. At home tonight talking Bay City with Uncle Adam and some of his experiences in that city.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>Just at day break this morning Uncle Adam and I started in the sleigh for Mono Road Depot. T. G &amp; B. R.R. a distance of 12 miles he took the cars for Shelburne. Afternoon father and I drove over to Harrison's Auction Sale of blooded stock. Have travelled 40 miles today.</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="#Feb._THURSDAY.2C_15._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. THURSDAY, 15. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._SUNDAY.2C_18._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. SUNDAY, 18. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 20.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. THURSDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Spent the day in the lower woods finishing a job of cutting up and drawing home some cordwood logs, also cut in to stake lengths 17 1/2 for a slippery elm tree and drew it up to yard. This is perhaps the most durable kind of elm when it gets thoroughly dried.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16.</span></h2> <p>In the woods again today, chopping and cutting some more stakes Timber from rock elm. Father went to town and bought a new shaft for cutter. Tonight was spent in Brampton at choir practice. From thence to sit up all night at Mr Willy Newhouses's</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Bought from R Watson 10 bush of "Imporium" oats a new variety @ 75 C per bush. After noon was spent in the barn threshing peas and various jobs. Weather for past three weeks has been remarkably fine just warm enough to thaw a little every day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SUNDAY, 18. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Was at S School this morning lesson I Kings XVIII, 36 to 45. "Elijah and his sacrifice". This narrative makes a deeply interesting S School lesson. In town tonight and heard Rev W.H. Poole of Toronto preach. Text. Daniel II, 18th verse. A sermon to young men.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>A cold blustering morning. Drove my sister over to School. Up to JC Snell's and brought Em home. Tonight a load of us went to town and heard in C.M. Church Rev W.H. Poole lecture on "Saxon race the descendants of the lost tribes of Israel. It was highly interesting + instructive.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>Working in the barn at the peas. Making a picture frame as an experiment from basswood. Spent tonight at Edmonton Grange, a large attendance and had some discussion on trade and things in general.</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="#Feb._WEDNESDAY.2C_21._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. WEDNESDAY, 21. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._SATURDAY.2C_24._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. SATURDAY, 24. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 26.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. WEDNESDAY, 21. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Just about the handsomest day we have had this winter, old Sol had a cloudless sky and his strong warm rays started the mud on the roads. Spent most of the day in barn cleaning up grain Drove to town this evening and things. Jennie Peacock to visit us. Received a letter from Uncle J Ferguson Missouri.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22.</span></h2> <p>Another day as fine as yesterday. Brought home from R Watson's 10 bush of "Imporium" white oats, Took them in payment of an old acct at 75 C per bush. Was hauling some cordwood that Maxwell is cutting for us in lower woods and piling it. In town a short time tonight, buying some new music books for S School.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>Drew on wagon to Brampton this morning and sold to J Milner 54 bush barley @ 62 C per bush. Brought home 5 barrels of "White land Plaster" @ $1.50 each (330 lbs weight in each barrel) This ends our barley trade for the present have 36 bush yet for seed. At "Willow Lodge" half an hour this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SATURDAY, 24. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Getting ready for market a little "Treadwell" wheat, the last of grain that we have to sell of last year's crop. Sold to T Milner 26 bush of wheat @ $1.40 per bush the sample was inferior. Bought 8 bush of fine American corn @ 60 C per bush. Centre Road very muddy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25.</span></h2> <p>Walked on the snowcrust on roadside up to S School at 9.30 A.M. lesson I Kings XIX 8 to 20, "Elijah at Mt Horeb", where God manifested himself to him in for different ways. viz. wind, earthquake, fire, and in a still small voice. Tonight heard Jno Learoyd preach in CM church Brampton. text. Acts II 38th verse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>A buggy drive to town with Viney and father. They took 10 oclock train for Toronto. Attended to the things at home remainder of the day. Met the folks at the train this evening. Walked to town tonight, and spent an hour or two at Y.P. Association, from thence to Mr W Newhouse's to sit up all night with Willy.</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="#Feb._TUESDAY.2C_27._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. TUESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._THURSDAY.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March. THURSDAY, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._FRIDAY.2C_2._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. FRIDAY, 2. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_3."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 3.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 4.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. TUESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged all day at hauling cordwood out of "lower woods" into a pile this side the Etobicoke, have 9 1/2 cords in one pile. W Maxwell's doing the chopping at 70 C per cord. Weather continues very fine, hard frosts at night. Spent evening at home at sleeping at double rate.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></h2> <p>This forenoon we were drawing clover hay from shed into sheep pen mow. Afternoon father drove Em to town for her music lesson. Was splitting elm stakes Received a letter from Uncle Adam at Shelburn, he thinks a great deal of Amaranth. Remailed Co. Gent. back to Office of Publication to stop it.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 1.</span></h2> <p>The lovliest day this winter. The sun shone brightly all day from a cloudless blue sky. Completed the job of yesterday making 140 elm stakes also we overhauled and put some repairs on the roller (land). This evening in town and spent a couple of hours at Mr R Lowes' in company with a few young folks.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. FRIDAY, 2. 1877.</span></h2> <p>A contrast to yesterday. It rained nearly all day in westerly showers although warm and thawing. The principal work of today was pea threshing and practising obstetric in sheep house, the first young lamb of the season having arrived yesterday. Em and I spent evening playing duetts {sic} on piano.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3.</span></h2> <p>This morning paid Maxwell for cutting 7 cords of wood @ 70 C per cord. Father went to town for medicine for mother and to the post office. Afternoon at the peas and fanning them, are a fine sample and yield good to bulk of straw. Tonight preparing for the Sabbath.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4.</span></h2> <p>At S School at 10 AM lesson I Kings XXI 4 to 14, "The story of Naboth the Jezreelite". The supt also gave the school another an example of another manner of teaching as shown at S.S. Teachers Institute held in Brampton on Friday last. Tonight heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach text John V 40th verse.</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="#March._MONDAY.2C_5._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. MONDAY, 5. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._THURSDAY.2C_8._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. THURSDAY, 8. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 9.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 10.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 5. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Drove team and wagon up to "Willow Lodge this morning for to help Jno Snell's sons by taking a load of Berkshires to Brampton RR Depot. They shipped a car load to Chicago. This job took us nearly all day. At home tonight reading newspapers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6.</span></h2> <p>Father wen to Mill with a load of peas and oats for chopping. Mailed letters one to Oshawa, and on to D Fletcher, London. E. Received a Toledo "Blade" from Missouri. Spent the day at flailing orchard grass sheaves for seed, it is rather slow work. Mercury at day break was 6{symbol for degrees} below zero.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>Threshing orchard grass seed continued from yesterday, just half done with the job. Tonight have nearly 4 bush of clean seed the result of one day's threshing. Mr JC Snell spent the day here, seeing the sick folks in our family. In town this afternoon for an hour on business.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 8. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Snow storm this forenoon, but after dinner it turned to a rain from N.E. and everything outdoors is coated with ice. At a variety of work to day, hauling stakes to "other place" cleaning grass seed &amp;c. Another evening at home.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9.</span></h2> <p>We find this morning a crust of ice on the snow half an inch thick and some sleighing again on the roads. To town in cutter before dinner and sold 6 cords of hardwood to A F Campbell. Afternoon drove a load of wood down for a start. Spent evening at an open meeting of Edmonton Lodge of Good Templars.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>Made an early start this morning and kept at it steady to draw four loads of wood to Brampton. have now delivered 5 cords. Weather pretty frosty last night was bitter cold. Dr Patullo here tonight seeing mother who has been ill for some time.</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="#March._SUNDAY.2C_11._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. SUNDAY, 11. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_12."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 12.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._WEDNESDAY.2C_14._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. WEDNESDAY, 14. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 15.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 16.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. SUNDAY, 11. 1877.</span></h2> <p>In the sleigh to S School, lesson II Kings II 1 to 12, "Elijah translated to heaven". One of the most wonderful narratives contained in Old Testament and yet how quietly and simply told. At Brampton C M Church tonight a Mr Brandon of Toronto preached text. Revelations XX 11 &amp; 12th verses.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 12.</span></h2> <p>A cord of wood to town early making 6 cords to A F Campbell for $20.00 Bought and drew from Guy Bell's 1200 bricks @ 65 C per hundred. Had a trip to JC Snell's on business in Berkshires, and another trip to town this evening, on the whole a busy days work.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>A real handsome day, a bright sun but frosty air. R Watson took a sleigh load of the neighbours over to Mr J Blacks Auction sale beyon Huttonville, and we spent most of the day there. This evening was up at Willow Lodge with a few friends.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. WEDNESDAY, 14. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Drove Viney to R R Depot this morning bound to Toronto for the day. Bought at McCulla's planning factory 100 ft of dressed matched lumber for waking closets in the house. Visitors today Mrs Trueman of Brampton. Received last night a letter from Oshawa.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 15.</span></h2> <p>Made two trips to JC Snell's before dinner on Berkshire errands. Afternoon attacked the job of finishing threshing the orchard grass seed. In town tonight but only made a five minutes' stay to Post Office and for the Peel Banner at the printing office.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16.</span></h2> <p>Steady flailing all day completed the grass seed business. Spent one third of the daytime now in the sheep house, we are getting some fine strong lambs just about averaging one for every day in the month. Emm and I drove to town tonight in cutter.</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="#March._SATURDAY.2C_17._1877"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. SATURDAY, 17. 1877</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY._18."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY. 18.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._TUESDAY.2C_20._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. TUESDAY, 20. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_21."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 21.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 22.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. SATURDAY, 17. 1877</span></h2> <p>St Patrick's day in the morning proved to be one of the bitterest cold of the season the mercury falling to 9{symbol for degrees} below zero at sunrise. The Edmonton Grange received from Seaforth one car load of salt, which arrived and was distributed today. Brought home one ton of it, is very course, dry, and clean.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY. 18.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S School lesson. II Kings II 12 to 25, "The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha" and the contrast in disposition between these two great prophets of God. These lessons contain very many striking incidents and miracles. Heard S Salton preach tonight text. Ezekiel XXXVII 9th &amp; 10th verses. An earnest appeal for a shaking among the dry bones.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>A keen frosty morning. Drove to Brampton for a ton of salt in bulk the Grangers having bought a car load of it. Spent forenoon in barn cleaning orchard grass seed, have in all 9 bush &amp; one peck. Visitors this afternoon &amp; evening Mr &amp; Mrs A F Campbell and Miss Jennie Peacock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. TUESDAY, 20. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Weather continues bright and frosty thawing a little with the brightness of the sun. This afternoon was spent at an Auction Sale of Stewart Aikins farm stock and implements. At Grange meeting tonight. Uncle A Ferguson came tonight from Shelburn.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21.</span></h2> <p>A fall of snow some 9 inches on the level, it came quietly without much blustering. Work today consisted principally of care of young stock and odd jobs. Spent evening practising with Emm piano duetts and discoursing some music for Uncle Adam Ferguson.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22.</span></h2> <p>Doing a little carpentry work at making a clothes closet off the hall up stairs, with sized, dressed and matched pine lumber. In town tonight at a meeting held in Concert Hall for to organize a Y.M.C Association in Brampton. Addresses by Messrs Wilkie &amp; Crombie.</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="#March._FRIDAY.2C_23._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. FRIDAY, 23. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._MONDAY.2C_26._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. MONDAY, 26. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 27.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. FRIDAY, 23. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Finishing the job of yesterday and started building a similiar one off my own bedroom. Uncle A.F. is still visiting here after spending a month at his farm in Amaranth. In town tonight, at Choir Practice.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24.</span></h2> <p>Got through with the closets work. Received from W Rennie of Toronto 7 bush of "Golden Globe" spring wheat for seed costing $1.87 per bush, it is a good plump sample. Received from Jno Learment $3.00 on Short Horn acc/. At home tonight at usual Saturday nights work.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25.</span></h2> <p>Raining slightly this morning. At S School, the usual routine of conducting the school was changed. A review of the past quarter's lessons was help by Supt also addresses by Missers D J McKinnon, J Huxley. Heard Rev J Learoyd preach tonight text. Luke XV a sermon on Prodigal Sons.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 26. 1877.</span></h2> <p>A rainy day, came steadily out of the North with a strong cold wind. Caring for live stock was the principal work of today. Emma &amp; I spent the evening at a small party at Mr Earngly's in Edmonton. Got home at a late hour.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27.</span></h2> <p>For the first time, I commenced trying to do a little in the cabinet making namely a small bedroom beaureau for the girls. Have some first class seasoned basswood for the job. Mailed letters to Oakville, and Bay City</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></h2> <p>Was pea threshing most of today. It was an extra blustering and strong day. Spent evening at a party at residence Mrs John Snell only a few of us and we had a lively evenings sport. Hired a boy last night for the summer @ $12.50</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March, Thursday, 29. 1877.</p> <p>Came home from the party at 4 A.M. and therefore felt pretty drowsy at getting up time. Was working at the little bureau and threshing peas. In town tonight and heard in C M Church a lecture by Rev W H Poole of Toronto on "The Jebeez Pyramid" of Egypt.</p> <p>Friday, 30.</p> <p>Finished cabinet work for the present and put the result of my labors in its place in my sister's bedroom Went to Brampton tonight expecting to hear Blind Tom the pianist but he failed to come. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preaching CM Church in town, text II Cor VIII 9th verse</p> <p>Saturday, 31.</p> <p>In company with A.F.Campbell we drove to Mt Charles, Toronto Township, to attend his father's funeral, who died on Thursday aged 71 years. Rev W Reed preached text, John XI 25 &amp; 26. We had tea at Mr Wedguard's and got home long after dark along very muddy roads</p> <p>April. Sunday, 1. 1877.</p> <p>Easter has come around once more. A fine warm day and very spring like, roads muddy. At S School this morning, lesson II Kings, IV, 1 to 6. "The oil increased. one of the remarkable miracles performed by Elisha. At Brampton CM Church tonight, Rev J Learoyd preached, text, Matt XXVIII, 6th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 2.</p> <p>A clear frosty day, quite a contrast to yesterday indeed. Staining with raw umber and vinegar, the new cabinet work and doing some more little necessary things. Spent evening at home reading weekly Globe which contains a great variety of very interesting reading matter</p> <p>Tuesday, 3.</p> <p>Mailed yesterday to Tommy Harrington, Joplin, Missouri one of my ambrotypes. Spent today threshing peas for seed a mixture Crown and Golden Vine. Uncle Adam Ferguson is still here visiting among the old neighbors.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Wednesday, 4. 1877.</p> <p>Prepared and took to Main's Mill a chopping grist of peas corn and oats. put the finishing touches to the bureau in the shape of varnish. Bought of K.C. &amp; Co, 1 1/2 bush clover seed @ $8.00 per bush to be paid for in three months from date.</p> <p>Thursday, 5.</p> <p>A spring rain this morning Uncle Adam took the cars for Shelburn. We were at work today making some changes or improvements on broadcast seeder. Spent a couple of hours at blacksmith shop hearing some of the gossip of the times and neighborhood.</p> <p>Friday, 6.</p> <p>Helping neighbor Learment this forenoon at a job. Afternoon very busy at all kinds of work the time slips away rapidly when at several small jobs. Drove to town tonight for the mail, &amp;c. Heard Rev S Salton preach in Vestry of Church, special meetings are being held.</p> <p>April. Saturday, 7. 1877.</p> <p>Quite a spring like appearance roads are nearly dry, a good deal of snow in banks along the fences, a warm rain is much needed. The folks went to town to do a little trading bought a walnut extension table by auction for $15.00, 8 months credit.</p> <p>Sunday, 8.</p> <p>At S School this morning, the lesson, II Kings IV 25 to 40. The Shunammite's sun restored to life by Elisha the prophet of the Lord". The school was addressed by J.R.Craig. At Brampton C.M.S S. at 2 P.M., and a prayer meeting at 4 P.M. by Y.M.C.A. Rev S Salton preached tonight, text, Acts XXVI, 28th.</p> <p>Monday, 9.</p> <p>Our hired boy, Wm McGraw started work today for 7 months @ $12.50 per month. Today we were shingling the north wing of the house using 2 1/2 squares of 1st class shingles. Mother and Viney went to Toronto today. In Brampton a while this evening, getting some hardware.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Tuesday, 10. 1877.</p> <p>Weather is very fine, roads are dry as summer, the fields are looking like spring. Cutting stovewood in dooryard. Shore the ram "Billy" a fleece of 16 1/2 lbs. Our folds arrived home from Toronto tonight after visiting at Fulton's, Church St. No 303.</p> <p>Wednesday, 11.</p> <p>Working with the cross cut saw on some beech logs into 2 ft lengths Had a visit from J.C.Snell and family. Sold to J.C.S. 6 bush of orchard grass seed @ $2.83 per bush and received a cheque for the amount of $17.00. Live stock increasing daily have five calves now on the go.</p> <p>Thursday, 12.</p> <p>Sowed 1330 lbs of plaster on 17 acres of new seeding of clover this being the first spring work on the land. Also sowed 200 lbs of salt on 1 1/2 acres of fall wheat. Brought home from the shop both sets of harrows iron &amp; wood after being sharpened. At home tonight.</p> <p>April. Friday, 13. 1877.</p> <p>Ho for the spring work, bright dry, warm days. Started to plow sod (timothy) in back field of twenty five acres, it is in fine trim for work. Plowed about an acre. In town an hour this evening buying Alsike clover 8 lbs @ 27 C per lb.</p> <p>Saturday, 14.</p> <p>The first seeding on this farm was done today, in sowing oats in field beyond Etobicoke, using broadcast seeder, the ground in fair condition but rather heavy. sowed at the rate of 11 pks per acre, sowed 10 bush of white "Imporium" and rest black oats</p> <p>Sunday, 15.</p> <p>Had a pleasant walk on a fine dry road up to S School, lesson II Kngs V, 1 to 14. "Naaman the leper" or another of Elisha's wonderful miracles. Leprosy a very forcible type of sin. Heard Rev S Salton preach in C M Church, tonight, text, Luke XVI, 23rd verse. The rich man an Lazarus.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Monday, 16. 1877.</p> <p>Finished sowing and harrowing the oats, put 9 bush of black and 10 or white on hardly 7 acres Started sowing the spring wheat in front field, using the seeder. Today, there was a light shower of rain, the only rain since the snow disappeared.</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>A pretty hard day's work. Sowed 15 bush of "Golden Globe" wheat on 9 1/4 acres, front field. The seeder tore up the soil beautifully. Also sowed on 100 lbs salt to acre, before the last harrowing. Weather very warm, the grass has started and quite green</p> <p>Wednesday, 18.</p> <p>Put everything into shape in spring wheat plot, including shovelling of drains. Had one team rolling the new meadow (clover). Got all ready for sowing barley when rain set in from East. it promises to be heavy from the the long time it has been threatening. Got a letter from Oakville.</p> <p>April. Thursday, 19. 1877.</p> <p>Rain, rain in real earnest all day. Spent forenoon in town doing a little trading in groceries &amp;c. Also a hair cut at "Kelly's" Left my order at K.C.&amp;Co for a $20.00 suit of summer tweed. Work at home, sorting potatoes and cleaning out cellars.</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>House cleaning is all the rage just now, whitewashing and papering. The rain has cleared away but has left the ground pretty thoroughly soaked. Emm and I had a treat tonight in hearing "Blind Tom" the great pianist in Music Hall Brampton. He is a living musical curiosity music is all he knows.</p> <p>Saturday, 21.</p> <p>Still too wet for sod-plowing. With the help of one of Perry's masons we closed up on the doors off the parlor and some other little changes. Sold today to different parties 6 bags of potatoes @ $1.40 per bag. Received last night a letter from Joplin.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Sunday, 22. 1877.</p> <p>Another forenoon spent at S School, lesson II Kings V 18 to 25. "Gehazi the leper". Mr J Huxley addressed the school on the lesson. Tonight was at Brampton C M Church, a Mr Noah Phelps of St Catherines preached, he is a prominent revivalist.</p> <p>Monday, 23.</p> <p>Sowed with seeder 9 1/2 acres (old orchard) using 17 bush of barley, one stroke with iron harrow, then sowed grass seed 90 lbs red clover, 8 lbs Alsike 65 lbs timothy, 50 lbs orchard grass total 213 lbs, about 22 lbs per acre. after sowing grass seed we gave it a cross stroke with the iron harrow.</p> <p>Tuesday, 24.</p> <p>Sowed a 5 1/2 acre field with barley 10 1/2 bush of seed this finishes the barley sowing. Sowed the peck of "Eldorado" in same field. Weather is dry and warm, grass growing rapidly. Have the sheep out in the daytime only. Cool enough for frost tonight</p> <p>April. Wednesday, 25. 1877.</p> <p>C of Peel Agrc. Society's Annual Spring Fair was held today on the show grounds, Brampton there was a good attendance of spectators @ 10 c each, a good display of stallions of a kinds and breeds, the show in cattle was only midling, our "Duke of Rose Lea" took 1st prize.</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>Slight frosts at night during this week. One team busy all day plowing sod for peas on "other place", the ground is solid and heavy plowing. Had other team at roller. will have the grain rolled before it comes up.</p> <p>Friday, 27.</p> <p>At the plow another day. And another day's rolling done. This a remarkably fine spring vegetation is as far advanced as usually the 15th May. the grass is growing rapidly and the trees are just showing faintest shade of green. Have had none of the stock out except sheep</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Saturday, 28. 1877.</p> <p>Last evening we attended the revival service being held in C M Church Brampton over 50 persons have joined the church, this is the close of the meetings. Today it was raining from N.E. and only got half a day's plowing done. Finished threshing the peas. Put a new gold wall paper on in the parlor.</p> <p>Sunday, 29.</p> <p>At S School, lesson II Kings VI 8 to 20. "Elisha at Dothan" on his miraculous deliverance from the Syrians. A very interesting narrative and good practical lessons contained therein. In town tonight and heard at C M Church, Rev S J Hunter of Toronto preach, text, Mark IX, 2nd.</p> <p>Monday, 30.</p> <p>A flurry of snow attended by a raw cold west wind. Spent day at the plow. In town tonight hearing a lecture by Rev S J Hunter, subject, "The Manly Man". He is a good speaker and made some capital hits on some of the fashion and prevalent ills of the day.</p> <p>May. Tuesday, 1. 1877.</p> <p>As is often the case the first of May is a cool day and tonight there will be frost. Will have the sod plowed by tomorrow night if all goes well. Father was doing some pruning in young orchard</p> <p>Wednesday, 2.</p> <p>Completed a hard six days work this evening, viz plowing 8 acres of sod the recent rain put the land in good condition for plowing. Had other team rolling grasslands, pasture and meadow of which there is four fields containing in all 33 acres. For three nights frost enough for ice 1/4 inch thick.</p> <p>Thursday, 3.</p> <p>Mailed a letter to F W Stone, Guelph and $1.12 for box of sheep wash. Received a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice of Oshawa. Started to sow peas a mixture of "Crown" and "Golden Vine" using the seeder with hoes set well back.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Friday, 4. 1877.</p> <p>At noon today we finished sowing peas, putting 23 bush on 9 1/2 acres, the land was in fine condition and the harrows made a complete job of it. The seeder with the hoes set back nearly covered all the peas itself.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>Frost nearly every night this week, with no prospect of rain as yet. Had one team putting some finishing strokes on pea field, and the other plowing some ground on the flats for roots. Visitors today Mrs J C Snell &amp; Misses Campbell and Macdonald.</p> <p>Sunday, 6.</p> <p>Attended Quarterly meeting at Brampton, a minister of ME Conference (now being held in town) preached a sermon on prayer, there was a large attendance and a good meeting. Tonight, heard Rev Mr Albs (of M E Church) preach in C M Church, text I Corinthians XII, 27th.</p> <p>May. Monday, 7. 1877.</p> <p>Had team rolling the pea land. With other team, drilled up land in flats and sowed 1/4 of an acre with white carrots. with 1 lbs of seed, 1/3 of an acre with yellow globe mangold's 2 lbs seed the land is in fine tilth and a good crop ought to be the result.</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>Planted a few "Early Rose" potatoes beside the wurtzels. Done some annual work at fixing the line fence over the Etobicoke. Also put on 30 grafts of winter fruit in young orchard. Weather is still cool and dry.</p> <p>Wednesday, 9.</p> <p>Dressed for veal a four week old calf making 88 lbs of veal. sold 2 quarters of it to Messrs Watson and Campbell respectively. Commenced the job of hauling manure from the barnyard unto the turnip land. drew 19 loads, and it is hard work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Thursday, 10. 1877.</p> <p>Wind still in the North and slight frosts at night. At same job as yesterday and put out 20 loads. A consignment of fruit trees from Rochester came to town today, we got $4.75 worth of 1 doz black cap raspberry, a plum 2 apples and 2 quinces</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>Completed manuring the root ground, putting about 50 loads on 3 1/4 acres. Transplanted some horse chestnuts from the garden to the front lane. In town this evening a while and at choir practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 12.</p> <p>Started working rootland plowing, harrowing &amp; rolling. it is pretty dry and hard. Bought through the grange 30 lbs sugar at 10 1/2 C and some small articles. Weather still dry but some warmer. Visitor this evening and tomorrow, Miss Lulu Main</p> <p>May. Sunday, 13. 1877.</p> <p>To S School this morning, lesson II Kings X, 20 to 31, "John the king of Israel who utterly abolished the worship of Baal". Spent afternoon and took tea at Willow Lodge, and Lulu Main Emm and I drove from thence to C M Church, Brampton and heard Rev S Salton preach, text II Timothy I, 6th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 14.</p> <p>The first job this morning was sheep washing in the Etobicoke (31 in all). the water was pretty cold, although the day was quite warm. J C Snell and family spent the day here it being their 9th wedding anniversary, visitors this evening Rev S Salton &amp; Mr and Mrs N.V.Watson.</p> <p>Tuesday, 15.</p> <p>A welcome change in the weather at noon today, in shape of light showers from the west and prospects of more rain soon. Today hauled 12 loads of manure and spread it on the open drills for potato crop, now has a double dose nearly 30 loads to acre</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Wednesday, 16. 1877.</p> <p>Planted 10 bush of "Early Rose" potatoes on one acre of ground they were small sized and cut in two pieces, then sprinkled with gypsum, 15 loads of manure was first put on and worked in the ground, then 12 loads put in drills and covered with the seed.</p> <p>Thursday, 17.</p> <p>A splendid rain today lasting about six hours and it came gently and slowly the heat was above 70 {symbol for degrees} in the shade and as a natural consequence all vegetation has made a sudden start. Cherry and plum blossoms are coming out in fine style.</p> <p>Friday, 18.</p> <p>Done a hard days work at plowing ground for rape, the sun was hot indeed. Father was doing some oiling and painting on the buggy. Bill was planting corn and beans, popcorn &amp; pumpkin seed. In town tonight for a short time.</p> <p>May. Saturday, 19. 1877.</p> <p>Another very hard day's work and tonight finds me very tired namely shearing 30 sheep with the help of father and Bill they will average 9 lbs of wool each and it is nice and clean. During the week 4 hotel keepers have died in the township.</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>Drove to S School this morning lesson, Jonah III chap. Jonah's mission to Nineveh and its results. For the size of the book there is none in the Bible that has more instruction than Jonah. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight in C M Church, text, Daniel VI, 18th verse.</p> <p><br /> Monday, 21.</p> <p>Sent team to shop for shoeing. Destroyed the tent caterpillars on the apple trees of which critters there are a plenty. Spudding thistles and fixing fence and other jobs. Spent evening in town at an open meeting of Y.P. Association of CM Church, music &amp; readings.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Tuesday, 22. 1877.</p> <p>A rainy day, perhaps the best and most useful rain of the season. Spent the day at a variety of odd and useful jobs around the barn &amp; house. Sold 2 bags of Early Rose potatoes to D S Taylor @ $1.25 per bag.</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>Clear and cool and towards night very cold, will frost tonight. Today we rebuild 30 rods of fence on the "other place" and staked and wired it. Father went to town with a grist and chopping. In town an hour or two tonight Down to freeze tonight but no frost to hurt.</p> <p>Thursday, 24.</p> <p>The Queen's birthday kept as a holiday by almost everyone in country and town. In Brampton an hour this morning and spent rest of the day quietly at Willow Lodge. A Picnic was to have been held at the lake but the day was raw and cold so it busted</p> <p>May. Friday, 25. 1877.</p> <p>Planted in drills one half bushel of Yankee corn on the flats on 1/3 of acre of ground. Spudding thistles among the barley crop. Commenced drawing manure on the summer fallow. Weather is warming up slowly, it has been unseasonably cold for 3 days.</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>Worked hard at the manure and got one yard cleaned up first rate. Our folks went to town on a shopping tour &amp;c. Mailed a letter to the friends at Oakville.</p> <p>Sunday, 27.</p> <p>At S School once more. lesson II Kings XIII, "On the death of Elisha the prophet". Emm and I spent afternoon and took tea at J C Snell's From thence to C M. Church Brampton at 6.30 P.M. Rev Jno Learoyd preached text, Mark I, 40 to 43.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Monday, 28. 1877.</p> <p>A very hard day's work, Bill and I put out 27 loads of manure on fallow. Invested $50.00 in the Artikary Mining Stock, said mine is situated on north shore of Lake Superior, said money buying ten shares worth $10.00 each.</p> <p>Tuedsay, 29.</p> <p>Drilled an acre of ground in front of the house and sowed it with nearly 6 lbs of rape seed. Bill finished manuring the fallow, will have 150 loads of manure this season. Visitors today, Mrs McNichol of Orangeville, K F Snell &amp; Mrs J C Snell. This evening Jennie Peacock &amp; Andrew Little.</p> <p>Wednesday, 30.</p> <p>Statute labor time has once more arrived. Spent today with team and two of us on the roads. The work being done is drawing gravel from Hunter's pit and putting it below No 10 on Centre Road. Weather very warm and dry.</p> <p>May. Thursday, 31. 1877.</p> <p>Same work as yesterday and have still a days work to put in, have 9 days in all. This month has been a remarkably fine one and vegetation is far forward. In Co of Halton, the fall wheat is shot out, this rarely occurs so early</p> <p>June. Friday, 1.</p> <p>Thou queen of months in the country everything is grand. the red clover blossoms are just showing themselves and so sweetly scented they are. Today was putting freestone steps into the outside entrance to the cellar. In town tonight at Choir Practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 2.</p> <p>A heavy thunder shower at 8 A.M. and another at 1 P.M. and how refreshing they have been. This afternoon I attended a Reform Convention in Concert Hall, Brampton there were delegates from all parts of the country.</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="#June._SUNDAY.2C_3._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. SUNDAY, 3. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._WEDNESDAY.2C_6._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. WEDNESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SUNDAY, 3. 1877.</span></h2> <p>S. School this morning, lesson Amos V, 1 to 15, The lamentations of Amos the prophet over the great sins of the people of Israel. Tonight heard Rev S Salton preach, text. I Corinthians V 7th + 8th A sermon on the passover as a type of the Lord's supper.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 4.</span></h2> <p>Started breaking the fallow plowing under rye + {illegible}. The rains have put in fine conditions for work. Keep the spend at work lively at the thistles. At home tonight resting after a hard day's plowing.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Doing the second plowing of the land for turnips. Spent evening at the Grange Edmonton, a large attendance of members and a good deal of business. Paid a small bill of $3.75. Received a letter from Vincy at Oakville.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. WEDNESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sowed 5 lb of turnip seed (Scurving's Improved swede) on 1 3/4 of an acre. This is an early sowing but it is for an experiment. Had a visit from Old Mrs John Modeland from Wingham.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>Completed plowing the fallow and am not sorry for it was getting very hard work for both man and beast. Mr Joseph Snell started for England today on a tour for to import sheep and hogs. Weather very fine, not very warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>Harrowing and rolling the fallow, after which performance it presents a very respectable appearance. In town tonight for a couple of hours or so as a recreation being very tired after a hard week's work. At choir practice also.</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="#June._SATURDAY.2C_9._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. SATURDAY, 9. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._TUESDAY.2C_12._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. TUESDAY, 12. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 14.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SATURDAY, 9. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Horse hoeing the mangold and carrot crop, they are up about two inches high. Started operations on the new ash house by digging foundation trench and filling with small stones. There were slight southerly showers all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>At S School, lesson, Hosea the last chapter, subject. "The promise of revival on hope for backsliders". The books of the lesser prophets contain many striking and beautiful passages when you come study them. Tonight heard a Rev Mr. Brown preach text. I Timothy I. 15th verse</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>Working at the smokehouse got the foundation laid 7X9 ft and the flag stone floor laid. Drew up from the banks of the creek 8 loads of coarse sand and put it on some stiff clay sports in the fallow.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. TUESDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2> <p>At same job as yesterday and started laying the bricks father being chief mason. Was also hoeing and thinning the mangold crop. The plants are about 3 inches high. Bought of K.C. &amp; co. a Union churn @ $8.50. Weather cool and showery.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>All hands to work at the masoning and are beginning to get a little handier at the brick laying. Had a splendid thunder shower this evening. The turnips are just coming up and the rape up finely.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>Brick laying continued. We have found the job a longer and more tedious one than we expected but another day will nearly finish it up. Am spending the evenings at home and keeping very quiet. Several weddings this month around here.</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="#June._FRIDAY.2C_15._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. FRIDAY, 15. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._MONDAY.2C_18._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. MONDAY, 18. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 20.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. FRIDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Another beautiful day. Spent afternoon in Brampton at a Conservative Picnic held in Haggerts grove, an immense crowd of people, the speakers were Sir John A. McDonald, Hon Dr Tupper and Hon W McDougall.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16.</span></h2> <p>Sold to K.C. &amp; co 290 lbs of wool parts of it were "matted" and so the number of lbs was reduced to 251 lbs @ 27 1/2 C per lb = $69.00. Today we finished the brick building up to the plates. Received a letter from Oshawa, Vincy got home after a month's absence.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Drove up to S School this morning lesson II Kings XVII 6 to 20. "The Israelites carried into captivity by the Assyrians". The "Northern Messenger" has a portrait of Fred Douglass the celebrated coloured man. Head Mr Thos Foster preach tonight, text. I Chron XXVIII 5th.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 18. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Ho for hay harvest. A fine clear morning and looking like dry weather. Cut with the mower about six acres of clover in full bloom, scarcely a blossom faded at all. it promises a good average crop of hay.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>Finished mowing the field 8 3/4 acres. With R Watson's sulky rake after dinner we started to rake and got over about half the field. After tea, brought in two small loads of sweet scented hay. The blossoms are nearly as bright as when cut.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>A day's drawing in of hay. Eight loads being the results of the day's operations. We lost some time by spreading old hay and straw over the mow between the loads of hay being rather tougher than would warrant keeping properly.</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="#June._THURSDAY.2C_21._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. THURSDAY, 21. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._SUNDAY.2C_24._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. SUNDAY, 24. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 26.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 21. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Some light showers of rain today put a stop to haying for a short time. Spent the day at some necessary jobs and finishing the brick work of the smoke house. Weather turned very cool tonight, some danger of frost.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22.</span></h2> <p>Cut 4 acres of mixed clover and Timothy in another field. Afternoon was spent drawing in 5 loads of hay. In town a while tonight. Rev Jno Learoyd is appointed by conference to leave this Brampton circuit to go to Picton.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>Have one field cleaned off result 18 loads of first class hay. Bought a sulky rake for $30.00 six month credit from the Masson Manufacturing Co. Oshawa Ont. This morning there was a white frost in some parts of the country done some harm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SUNDAY, 24. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S School lesson. A Review of past Quarter's lessons, twelve in all. This afternoon Em &amp; I went to P.M. S School in Brampton. Took tea at Mr F Campbell's. Heard Rev J Learoyd preach, text. Peter 1st chap. 18 to 21.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 25.</span></h2> <p>Finished mowing the clover. Brought in 7 more loads of hay. This made up the day's work. Had a trial of the new sulky rake and proves to be very handy and does its work well, a child could drive it and do all that is needed to work it properly.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>Threatened rain very much all day but passed off with a few sprinkles. Worked in the hay during forenoon. Afternoon was horse hoeing the rook crop. Jennie Peacock was here today on a visit. Sold mare "Nellie" to J Scott @ 140.00</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="#June._WEDNESDAY.2C_27._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. WEDNESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._SATURDAY.2C_30._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. SATURDAY, 30. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._SUNDAY.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">July. SUNDAY, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 2.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. WEDNESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></h2> <p>At 6 A.M. started the mower on "other place" in the orchard grass and cut by noon 4 acres out of the eight. Finished drawing in the second field of clover total number of loads 32 off 18 acres.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28.</span></h2> <p>Looks like rain this morning consequently we made all haste to rake and cock up the grass cut yesterday, but a smacking shower just at noon shut down haying operations for the day. Old Mrs Featherton alias: Aunt Elsie came this yesterday evening in a visit.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29.</span></h2> <p>No haying of importance done today. Was hoeing and thinning the carrot crop they are growing finely. Strawberries are abundant and cheap, 8 cts per quart. There are new potatoes in Brampton market. In town awhile tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SATURDAY, 30. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Weather sultry and damp. Drew home two loads of orchard grass hay in the morning. A smart shower at 11 am. Planted in the "flats" 60 celery plants. In some parts of the country the barley crop is nearly ripe. Got in the field the first pod of green peas.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. SUNDAY, 1.</span></h2> <p>Away to S School at 9.15 A.M. lesson, Acts, XIII 1 to 13, "Paul at Cyprus" or the first missionary work. In the afternoon heard Mr A.H. Ellis preach at Mt Oliver church. This evening at CM Church, Brampton heard Rev S Salton preach his farewell sermon, text. Psalm C XXXVII, 6th.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>Observed as a public holiday yesterday being the tenth anniversary of the organization of the Dominion of Canada. The fine weather however tempted us to continue at the haying. JC Snell and family were here for tea. Em &amp; Ella and I spent evening at social at Dr Patullo's</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._TUESDAY.2C_3._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July. TUESDAY, 3. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._FRIDAY.2C_6._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July. FRIDAY, 6. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. TUESDAY, 3. 1877.</span></h2> <p>A very dull morning and threatening rain but very little fell during the day. Spent the day raking and hauling hay from "other place", also with the plow hilled up the potato crop, it is promising and potato bugs are not plentiful.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4.</span></h2> <p>Hay harvest is completed today the result being 45 loads of first class hay, part of it however went into the mows rather green and heavy and we will profit by this experience if the hay turns out all right when we come to use it next winter.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Gave the root crop on the flats a second horse and hand hoeing. Started with two scythes to mow the orchard grass in young orchard. This crop is ripe and for seed, it stands 3 to 4 ft high and is loaded with seed.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. FRIDAY, 6. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Finished the mowing of yesterday and bound the swaths into sheaves. This is really the first harvesting of the season. Em and I spent evening at a wedding party at Mr N Watson's, a Mr E Haines being the happy man.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>We had a surprise this morning in the shape of a visit from Uncle Joshua Harrington of Forest Town, it is 14 years since we saw him before and none of us knew him at first. Spent day dosing the potato crop (one acre) with 1 1/2 lbs paris green.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>At S School this morning. lesson Acts XIII 26 ro 41. "Paul at Antioch in Pisidia". I was advanced to teacher of young men's class. Visitors arrived yesterday, Aunt Phoebe Burke and daughter Sarah. Tonight heard in Brampton Rev Mr McIntyre preach Acts IV 12th verse.</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._MONDAY.2C_9_1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July. MONDAY, 9 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._THURSDAY.2C_12._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July. THURSDAY, 12. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 14.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 9 1877.</span></h2> <p>A shower of rain this morning. Had two scythes cutting fence corner grass and thistles. Brought in the orchard grass three loads of sheaves. We are now in the midst of the cherry harvest, are a tolerably good crop this year.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>With one team started to cross plow the fallow, it is very dry and fine. Weather this summer has been characterized by coolness particularly at night. The turnip crop is going to prove a failure almost all over this section.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>Had the team at same work as yesterday. Put the sheeting on the smoke house roof and shingled it, will be a neat little building in appearance beside being very strong, safe and substantial.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Plowing continued all day. Part of our folks went to Brampton to see a baloon {sic} ascension in connection with a travelling show. Received a Bay City paper also a newspaper from Flint, Michigan. At home tonight as usual.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>At same work as yesterday. Weather dry and hot, the only growth in vegetation now appears to be Indian corn. All the grain is ripening fast. Some farmers in this neighbourhood have started to cut grain. In town tonight a while.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>At noon today completed the cross plowing and also made a raid on the potato bugs that survived the paris green dose. Spent afternoon at Snell's lake at a small picnic had a pleasant time rowing, croquet, &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Sunday, 15. 1877.</p> <p>To S School in the morning lesson, Acts, XIII, 41 to 55. "The apostles turning to the Gentiles". Spent afternoon and took tea at Mrs J. Snell's At 6 P.M. was present at an immersion near Edmonton. Heard Rev J H Starr preach in Brampton text, I Kings XIX 13th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 16.</p> <p>Spent today, at repairing and fitting up the reaper to be ready for action on the morrow Weather extremely hot, 92 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. Today we made a bargain with Mr Waddy from Kentucky for 14 of our lambs, 10 bucks &amp; 4 ewes @ $200. for the lot.</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>Harvest is upon us again. Started cutting barley in old orchard field, it is evenly ripened all over the field and a good crop, the kernels are a fair sample not overly large. Last night there was a fine rain and it was a boon indeed.</p> <p>July. Wednesday, 18. 1877.</p> <p>Binding barley sheaves. Our boy McGrath fell sick and has gone home leaving us alone for the work. In town tonight seeing Dawson Moreland of Chicago, found him in good health and spirits but somewhat changed in appearance.</p> <p>Thursday, 19.</p> <p>We are having daily showers. This afternoon, to at the barley a while, cutting and binding. Dawson and Hattie spent the day here, in the evening we drove up to Snell's lake for a row. from then to Brampton in spring wagon.</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>Reaped the smaller field of barley 5 acres and bound 2/3rd of it, not quite do good a crop as the larger field. Binding is sore work at the first of the harvest until one gets hardened to it, Received in the Mail, Vick's Floral Guide and S S Banner for August.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Saturday, 21. 1877.</p> <p>Spent day working among the barley crop. Hauled in 4 load of unbound, it will be somewhat colored. The sheep sale bargain made on Monday last fell through because Waddy could not pay cash.</p> <p>Sunday, 22.</p> <p>At S School as usual lesson Acts "XIV Chap, "Paul at Lystra and Derbe, cities of Asia Minor". The school is well sustained this summer by a large attendance of scholars. I have been promoted to Bible class teacher and feel the responsibility keenly. A wet evening kept us all home from church.</p> <p>Monday 23.</p> <p>Reaped the little plot of fall wheat 1 1/2 acres more or less. the sample will be good, but the crop is thin on the ground. Had a settlement with our boy McGrath, he being sick and not able to work, paid him at rate of $11.00 per month still owing him $7.00</p> <p>July. Tuesday, 24. 1877.</p> <p>The effects of the heavy shower of Sunday are yet plainly visible as the barley is not yet dry (the sheaves). Hauled in all the unbound barley some six loads. The nights now are splendid the harvest moon being at its full.</p> <p>Wednesday, 25.</p> <p>The last hope for a turnip crop this season perished this forenoon by plowing up the drills and adding it to the fallow ground. Afternoon was hauling barley sheaves. The girls and I drove up to Snell's lake for a moonlight boat ride and it was fine.</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>At it early this morning and lively bringing in the barley but a heavy shower overtook us and we fell short of completing by two loads. The heat was almost unbearable and scarcely any breeze a stirring.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Friday, 27. 1877.</p> <p>A dreary harvest day, because every two hours there was a shower, and smart ones too. Had a drive up to Elias Snell's &amp; to JC Snell's looking at the sheep. In town tonight an hour or two at Mrs Trueman's with D. Moreland.</p> <p>Saturday, 28.</p> <p>Hot and hotter with the great rain causes a great growth of grass and roots. With team harrowed the fallow and with sulky rake went over the barley stubble.</p> <p>Sunday, 29.</p> <p>At S School a small attendance because of heat and appearance of rain. Lesson, Acts XV, " The freeness of salvation on the Gospel of joy". Heard tonight in Brampton C M Church Rev Mr McIntyre, text, Gal II, 20th verse.</p> <p>July. Monday, 30. 1877.</p> <p>Just before sunrise, started to cut the spring wheat in "front field" with cradle, preparatory to working the reaper, had only three binders however. the crop in only midling. In town tonight late seeing D Modeland off on train for Chicago.</p> <p>Tuesday, 31.</p> <p>Finished cutting and binding spring wheat and started cutting the oat crop beyond the creek, it is short but will be able to bind nearly all of it. Weather is fine now and looks like settled for harvest.</p> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 1</p> <p>Put in another day in the oat field, yet there is an acre to cut and bind. Drew in the "Seneca" fall wheat, three small loads. Started feeding to cattle the corn fodder, some of it is 7 ft high and tender &amp; sweet as can be.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Thursday, 2. 1877.</p> <p>Hot, the mercury showed 92 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. Started in pea crop with horse rake. it does its work tolerably well, the peastraw is rather short and erect for good work. Afternoon was threshing at R Watson's.</p> <p>Friday, 3.</p> <p>Into the peas today. After a short turn at horserake we gave it up for doing bad work and went at it with the scythes about half the field being done with the rake. Tonight had a big read at the newspapers.</p> <p>Saturday, 4.</p> <p>After a lively day's work we found the peas all cut and was not sorry as it is not a choice job. In town tonight, bought a black felt had at "Stead's" @ $1.75 and had a very close hair crop at J E Wood's.</p> <p>Aug. Sunday, 5. 1877.</p> <p>Just a lovely day. Em, Ella and I drove to Harrison's church at 10 A.M to attend Quarterly meeting, a sermon by Rev Mr McIntyre, text Exodus XXXIII 14th. We spent afternoon at Mr Thos Pearin's, 6th line east. Tonight heard in Brampton same sermon.</p> <p>Monday, 6.</p> <p>Spent half the day at a threshing. Reaped the "Eldorado" spring wheat, six dozen sheaves grown from a peck of seed. Started hauling the peas from "other place". Was in town tonight, bidding farewell to G H Golding, he is going to live at Chesley.</p> <p>Tuesday, 7.</p> <p>At the pea hauling lively until noon when a smart shower of rain and hail put a stopper on for today. Secured 10 loads of peas. Spent evening at J C Snell's chat, reading, &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 8. 1877.</p> <p>Done no harvesting this forenoon. Afternoon was spent at R Watson's helping to bind oats. Are all done with cutting grain, only the hauling of it in remains to be done.</p> <p>Thursday, 9.</p> <p>Spent the day at J Woodhall's threshing, very little work done at home as it was showery. For the past week or ten days there has been occasional showers but only just enough rain to retard the harvest work somewhat.</p> <p>Friday, 10.</p> <p>Hauling in spring wheat, and also finished the pea drawing 15 loads in all of them only a midling crop. Cousin Sarah Burke left here for home today. Emma took G.T.R train for Oshawa to visit for a fortnight at Aunt Jennie Rice's.</p> <p>Aug. Saturday, 11. 1877.</p> <p>We have just had two good harvest days and we improved them by coming within half a day's work of finishing harvest part of the oats being yet in the field. At home tonight and very tired. The days are shortening up quite perceptibly.</p> <p>Sunday, 12.</p> <p>A rainy morning, walked up to S School. lesson Acts XVI, 22 to 34. "Paul and Silas in prison" or "Gospel bringing deliverance". Took dinner &amp; spent afternoon at "Willow Lodge" at Brampton C M Church tonight, Rev T H Starr preached text, Deuteronomy XXXII, 31st verse.</p> <p>Monday, 13.</p> <p>Observed as a civic holiday by the Bramptonians, they had various games and sports and a baby show. Spent the day in summer fallow striking out the ridges 18 ft wide each and started plowing the same. At home tonight reading a Canadian tale "Bluebell"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 14. 1877.</p> <p>Rain, rain, such heavy showers 3 or 4 of them today until most everything is afloat. Done very little work except to go to mill with a grist and chopping. Received a letter from D Modeland Chicago, and one from Bay City, Uncl {sic} A Ferguson</p> <p>Wednesday, 15.</p> <p>Struck a four day's job at crossplowing a 5 acre field (barley stubble) for sake of destroying some of the thistle Joseph Snell arrived home today from England with 50 head of Cotswolds &amp; Berkshires in fine condition after a stormy sea voyage of 11 days.</p> <p>Thursday, 16.</p> <p>A heavy shower of rain is a daily occurence until the ground is saturated. The great bulk of spring wheat peas and oats in the country is unsaved and is nearly all the grain is sprouted in the shock. Have 4 acres of oats in the stook and are sprouted.</p> <p>Aug. Friday, 17. 1877.</p> <p>Spent the day at a neighbor's threshing. Had some light showers again today. We fully expected an early finish to the harvest this season but prospects now are decidely unfavorable, it will be a late finish.</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>At home cross plowing. A heavy thunder and hail storm in the afternoon. J C Snell was here a short time, they had a visit from an American Millionaire Mr Crane buying Berkshires from them. In town a while tonight. Received a letter from Em at Oshawa</p> <p>Sunday, 19.</p> <p>At S School at 10 A.M. lesson Acts, XVII 1 to 16. "Thessalonians and Bereans contrasted". These lessons about Paul's mission to the Gentiles are deeply interesting and profitable. Tonight heard in C M Church Rev J H Starr, text Romans I 16th verse. A collection for St John's sufferers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Monday, 10. 1877.</p> <p>Mailed letter to D Moreland, Chicago The harvest is saved once more, brought in the last of the oats, they are a good deal spoiled by the rain the straw will be of no account whatever. Spent evening at Mr Jno Snell's.</p> <p>Tuesday, 21.</p> <p>Crossplowing all day. The pear season is just over, had about 2 bush in the garden. A large crop of plums are just coming in. the curculio does not appear to have done any damage this season. At home tonight and quiet.</p> <p>Wednesday, 22.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday Was breaking into work a 2 yr old colt before the harrow. Received by mail the certificate of claim to the amount of ten shares in Artikameg Mining Co. Weather dry and warm.</p> <p>Aug. Thursday, 23. 1877.</p> <p>Finished plowing the 5 1/2 acre barley stubble field. Sold in Brampton market a load of farm produce, such as butter, eggs, plums &amp; calf skins to the amount of $6.60. This farm life is very quiet and secluded, almost too much so.</p> <p>Friday, 24.</p> <p>Harrowing, rolling and putting into good shape the field just plowed Also drew a few loads of manure on the same. Em arrived home from her Oshawa visit. Spent evening at Chori Practice and around town.</p> <p>Saturday, 25.</p> <p>Today's work was at the last plowing in the fallow previous to the wheat seeding. The heavy rains have made the ground a little baked so that it does not work up in good shape. The nights are superb this week warm and splendid moonlight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Sunday, 26. 1877.</p> <p>To S School once more, lesson Acts XVII 14 to 30. "Paul at Athens" What a noble and eloquent address was that! but what little effect comparatively upon these learned idolaters. Heard Rev J H Starr preach tonight, text, Luke XIII, 6 to 9. A very good sermon indeed.</p> <p>Monday, 27.</p> <p>Plowed 2 acres of ridging up. Visitors today, Mrs JC Snell and Miss Kizzie Snell, making a good natured raid on our extensive plum crop, there are still bushels of them in the garden. Weather very oppressive and warm with prospects of rain.</p> <p>Tuesday, 28.</p> <p>A forenoon's plowing done. This afternoon however was showery consequently done some work in barn. At home tonight and very quiet. Farm life is almost too quiet, one will grow listless and dull by not seeing more of life and stir.</p> <p></p> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 29. 1877.</p> <p>Had a forenoon at odd jobs while the team and the folks went to town. Afternoon was at plowing again. Our venerable Aunt Mrs Trueman came up for a three day visit.</p> <p>Thursday, 30.</p> <p>Plowed 2 1/4 acres, ridging in barley stubble fields. Hired a man, Hewitt, by the day .75c, started work this morning. Threshed with the flails 10 bush of Seneca wheat for seed. Is a fine large sample.</p> <p>Friday, 31.</p> <p>A forenoon's rain, consequently no out door work performed. In afternoon was at R. Smiths getting 10 bush of Treadwell seed wheat. Drove to town tonight with some Brampton girls who were up here visiting. Bought a copy of "David Copperfield" @ $1.00. Also paid W A Mitchell $2.00 for repairs on my watch.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Saturday, 1. 1877.</p> <p>The summer is ended, and the weather has turned cool and fall-like. Today we sowed with broadcast seeder 10 bush of "Seneca" wheat on good 6 acres of fallow in fine condition, the ground being rather too fine for to protect the wheat through the winter.</p> <p>Sunday, 2.</p> <p>At S School, lesson Acts XVIII 1 to 12. "Paul at Corinth". Here the Gospel had great power and the largest church formed under Paul's ministry. At C M Church tonight. Rev Mr McIntyre preached text, Hebrews, XII, 16 &amp; 17 verses. An eloquent sermon showing forth the trueness of one of the oldest Bible stories.</p> <p>Monday, 3.</p> <p>Plowed 2/3 acres today with one plow and in doing so; I travelled 22 miles. Finished water furrowing the fallow. And kept the man handling the flail lively on the peas. Weather cool and cloudy. There is a great growth of grass Cutting orchard grass for feed 18 inches high.</p> <p>Sept. Tuesday, 4. 1877.</p> <p>Sowed the 5 1/2 acre stubble field with 9 bush of Treadwell the ground is in good trim and with good seed there's a good prospect for the future. Visitors, Miss Mary Pearens Wm J Woodhall. At home tonight as usual.</p> <p>Wednesday, 5.</p> <p>Done the finishing strokes to the fall seeding by the shovelling of "grips". Cleaned up a lot of new peas about 80 bushes, very fine sample, yield to acre will be about 20 bushels. Some more rain and cooler.</p> <p>Thursday, 6.</p> <p>The folks went to town on a marketing expedition. At home we were cleaning up the barn yards, finding several loads of first class manure. In town this afternoon, got pair of kip boots from W J Ewart @ $4.50.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Friday, 7. 1877.</p> <p>Work done today at a variety of jobs, viz, hauling gravel from the creek for leveling the barnyard, making preparation for threshing &amp;c &amp;c. In town tonight a time, bought 6 pieces of sheet music @ 30 C.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>Picked the last of blue plums they have been a rare fine crop. At noon we started to thresh with Rossiter's machine threshed oats about 280 bush "Seneca" wheat 40 bush "Eldorado" spring wheat 4 bush the product of one peck of seed.</p> <p>Sunday, 9.</p> <p>Once more at S School, lesson Acts XIX 1 to 12, "Paul at Ephesus". Mr J Huxley spoke to the school on the lesson. The S S Messenger to hand, full as usual of good things. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, Psalms CVII 30th verse.</p> <p>Sept. Monday, 10. 1877.</p> <p>Threshing all day at home. Will have at a guess about 200 bush of "Red Fern" spring wheat and a good sample . and in same way about 500 bush of barley, fair sample and color, threshed the latter at a rate of 100 bush an hour.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>Quite a relief to have the threshing done, the one disagreeable task of farming. Today we washed the lambs (27 in all) using warm water and soap and doing it in a large box, made for the purpose Yesterday sold ram lamb to Mr Graham of Esquesing for $16.00.</p> <p>Wednesday, 12.</p> <p>Spent the day helping neighbor J Learment to thresh with 3 horse and two men. This threshing business is the one disagreeable job on the farm and especially so since the barley crop has become so generally and extensively grown.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Thursday, 13. 1877.</p> <p>Paid $2.00 towards a fund to defray the expenses of a Grand Reform Picnic to be held in Brampton next week. Today at same work as yesterday Weather dry and very warm the sun rays being nearly as powerful as midsummer.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>Completed a job that has been under way since last spring namely, hauling barnyard manure putting some 25 loads on front field with the help of man Hewitt. In town a while tonight buying some necessaries for the house. Received a newspaper from G H Golding. "Chesley Enterprise"</p> <p>Saturday, 15.</p> <p>Weather appears to grow warmer every day, mercury showed 90 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. The Fall wheat is making rapid growth just now, only two weeks since the sowing and it is fully 4 inches high. Spent the day at spreading manure.</p> <p>Sept. Sunday, 16. 1877.</p> <p>In the spring wagon to S School lesson Acts, XIX 13 to 35. "The power of the word" or "The Gospel sword". Many lessons in one. At Brampton C M Church tonight Rev J H Starr preache, text "What shall it profit a man if he gain the whold world and lose his own soul.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>All day at R Watson's helping to thresh. Sold to J C Snell 2 young Berkshires @ $8.00 each. Great preparations are going on in Brampton for the Reform Picnic on Wednesday next.</p> <p>Tuesday, 18.</p> <p>Started the fall plowing proper today, crossplwing the pea stubble on "other place". The people at No 10 have erect a large evergreen arch over the Centre Road for tomorrow. Tonight went with the CM Church choir over to Springbrook to a teameeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>A splendid, bright day for the Reform Picnic, an immense crowd of people. It was held in the grounds of Agricural {sic} Society, Speeches by Hon A Mackenzie, Hon a Mowatt, &amp; Hon L S Huntington. besides six brass bands of music.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>Brampton was never so well decorated as yesterday, there being 800 flags of all sizes and colors. Today we started the potato harvest, brought in 35 bushels Tonight in Brampton at Telegraph Office, a telephone was in operation whereby singing was done in Stratford 70 miles distant was heard plainly in town, sound coming on telegraph wires.</p> <p>Friday, 21.</p> <p>Same work as yesterday and finished the job, have about 80 bushels of good potatoes, a small yield from nearly an acre of ground, but plenty for the family's consumption for a year. Emm and I were in town a couple of hours tonight. Got a letter from G H Golding, and one from Mr Adam Ferguson.</p> <p>Sept. Saturday, 22. 1877.</p> <p>Resumed the fall plowing. In the meantime the ground has hardened very considerably if the dry weather continues it will be very hard plowing. The grain market this fall does not open up briskly, the barley is worth now 60 c.</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Acts XX chap. "Paul at Miletus". The {illegible} of Paul's labors in Asia and Greece and his farewell address to the Ephesians. Heard tonight Rev Mr McIntyre preach in C M Church, text Isaiah LV 6th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 24.</p> <p>Very warm day, at noon the mercury showed 90 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. At the crossplowing all day. A very plentiful crop of nuts in the woods this fall. the hickory nuts are ripe and dropping off. Tonight we started peeling apples for drying.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Tuesday, 25. 1877.</p> <p>Did not plow any today, it being such hard work in the team between heat and flies Spent the day at various jobs that are plentiful at this season. The folks went to town on a marketing excursion. &amp;c.</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>Done another half day's plowing. In afternoon had a drive up to Willow Lodge and from thence to Brampton making some little preparations for a trip to a fair at Orangeville tomorrow. John Snell's Sons won at London Provincial Fair this week all the first prizes for Cotswolds and Berkshires.</p> <p>Thursday, 27.</p> <p>Em and I left home at 5:30 A. M. in the buggy, calling for Miss Kizzie Snell, for the Orangeville Fair, had a very pleasant 4 hours ride up. Took dinner at Mrs B McNichil and spent afternoon on Fair Ground. a large crowd of people and in all a good show, but the dust in great clouds was awful</p> <p>Sept. Friday, 28. 1877.</p> <p>Last night we heard "Cool Burges" celebrated comedian (comic). This forenoon we drove around the town, visited the two fine large cemeteries, The town has a fine situation and some good buildings, about 3000 population, Came home tonight after taking tea at Rev A McFaul's Charleston.</p> <p>Saturday, 29.</p> <p>The views from the Caledon mountains are very fine the forests have their autumnal tints but the field are still green so that we had a grand treat and pleasant trip. Spent today at the plowing In town a while tonight visiting a sick friend R J Nichols. Got a letter from D Moreland.</p> <p>Sunday, 30.</p> <p>At S School this forenoon lesson, A Review of the past three month's lessons, conducted by the Supt, Mr N V Watson, and an address by Mr Jno Huxley. At Brampton C M church tonight, Rev Mr McIntyre preach text, John IV, 14 to 19 verses.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Monday, 1. 1877.</p> <p>Thermometer 90 in the shade. Spent the day crossplowing the pea stubble land. Hired Will Jones for one month @ $9.00. He started work this morning. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Cooney of Amaranth @ $14.00</p> <p>Tuesday, 2.</p> <p>Had team at same work as yesterday, the share has to go to blacksmith shop ever eight hours. Started the job of picking the winter apples the apple crop this season all over the country is much below the average. Our crop is better than the majority.</p> <p>Wednesday, 3.</p> <p>For two days the clouds have been down to the ground with a strong east wind but no rain as yet. Another day at the plowing Barley market is dull only being worth 50 C per bush just now in Brampton.</p> <p>Oct. Thursday, 4. 1877.</p> <p>Spent an hour in town this morning. Father went by train to Guelph Fair and returned tonight. Spent this afternoon at Mr J Hunter's Auction Sale of farm stock and implements. Tonight we had Mrs A. Ferguson and family from Bay City.</p> <p>Friday, 5.</p> <p>Our friends and visitors of last night went this morning by train to Shelburn their future home. Today was spent at washing 26 lambs with warm mater and soap for their better appearance. A change to cold weather and autumn like feeling.</p> <p>Saturday, 6.</p> <p>Gathering in the golden apples of which we have a good average crop for this season, 15 barrels of good store apples and 8 barrels for present use and for cider, to be made after a time when the work gets a little slacker. Was cleaning up some spring wheat for the Brampton Fair.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct Sunday, 7. 1877.</p> <p>Another morning at S School lesson. Acts XXI 8 to 20. "Paul at Caesarea" or "Ready to suffer for Christ's sake". Spent afternoon at Willow Lodge and took tea with J C Snell and family. Heard Rev J H Starr preach tonight in C M Church.</p> <p>Monday, 8.</p> <p>How it has rained all day! Cleaned thoroughly 2 bush of "Eldorado" spring wheat and 2 bush "Golden Globe" also a doz Globe Mangold and took them to Brampton for the County Show, today and the two following days. In spite of the rain there is going to be a good display in the Hall.</p> <p>Tuesday, 9.</p> <p>Drove to Brampton with 12 lambs, 8 rams &amp; 4 ewes, also bull calf (Durham) for show. Took 2nd prize on calf &amp; 3rd prize on ewe lambs also 2nd prize on "Eldorado" wheat The show in all departments of the County Fair was better than any predecessor, the number of people about.</p> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 10. 1877.</p> <p>Raining most beautifully this morning. Em and I &amp; JC Snell went by railway to Guelph to attend the Prov S.S, Convention. the sessions were held in the Norfolk St Methodist Church there were some good discussions on S S Work, led by principal Sunday School of Canada.</p> <p>Thursday, 11.</p> <p>We spent today also at convention Prof Sherwin of New York conducted the music in splendid style he also imparted a great deal of life and spirit to the meetings all through. This morning we spent an hour at Ontario College Farm, a mile from Guelph, it was well worth seeing.</p> <p>Friday, 12.</p> <p>Came home last night at midnight having spent two days pleasantly and profitably. Was plowing all day today. Have had more or less rain for 4 days past. Sold 4 ram lambs during the Fair for $45.50 &amp; 2 ewe lambs @ $15.00 each.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Saturday, 13. 1877.</p> <p>Bought a new plow @ $20.00 from the firm of John Elliot of London, Ont. it has wrought iron beam and wood handles, one steel share. This afternoon we started the cutting of clover seed crop, but shut down because of promise of rain.</p> <p>Sunday 14.</p> <p>At S School, lesson, Acts XXI 20 to 45, Paul at Jerusalem or "Suffering for Christ's sake". J C Snell gave to the school a report of Guelph S S Convention. At C M Church, Brampton tonight Rev J H Starr preached, text, I Saml, III chap 18th verse. It was the SS Anniversary, the children done the singing for the service.</p> <p>Monday, 15.</p> <p>Mailed a letter to G H Golding at Chesley. Plowing in forenoon and afternoon cutting clover. Have a home made table attached to cutter bar of mower then one walks behind and put it off in rows with a fork. Tonight was in town at C.M. S.S. Anniversary.</p> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 16 1877.</p> <p>Same programme as yesterday have not quite finished the clover. The new plow appears to do its work well. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Early of Esquesing @$16.00. At home this evening chating around the kitchen fire.</p> <p>Wednseday, 17.</p> <p>Putting finishing strokes to the first field fall plowed in shape of water furrows and ditches. Have not made any further progress at clover. Brought in the corn crop, a wagon box full of ears and 7 boxloads of stalks put in the barn for fodder.</p> <p>Thursday, 18.</p> <p>Some more rain during last night. Plowed today in the front field with new plow 1 3/4 acres. Had other team drawing some barnyard manure on same field. The fall wheat has made a very heavy growth, some danger of it growing too rank for winter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Friday, 19. 1877.</p> <p>A cold damp day but not much rain. Done about half a day's plowing. Went to town towards evening and took tea and spent part of evening at A F Campbell's got home at 8 P.M. with both pockets full of newspapers and enjoyed a good square read of two hours.</p> <p>Saturday, 20.</p> <p>Started root harvest, first at globe mangolds, pulled and topped by hand 5 loads and deposited same in driving house cellar, the roots are large and fine ones. In town this afternoon several farms in the county put up at Auction, among them Mr D Wiggins farm, we bid $3000 but the owner wanted another $500.</p> <p>Sunday, 21.</p> <p>Had two trips this morning to Brampton for Dr Patullo to come up and see sister Elsie who is very sick with relapse from scarlet fever. At home rest of the day. At church tonight Rev Mr McIntyre preached text John V, 40th verse. There was a collection for Superannuated preachers</p> <p>Oct. Monday, 22. 1877.</p> <p>Mailed a letter to D Moreland Chicago. Kept one team at the plow all day. Spent a couple of hours, all hands in middle of the day turning the cut clover. Just now there is prospect of Indian Summer for a time. Had a drive tonight up to Willow Lodge.</p> <p>Tuesday, 23.</p> <p>Pretty much same work as yesterday. Brought in last of mangolds, have about 280 bushels and of good quality. Scarlett fever is prevalent in this section now, our public school is closed because of it. Received Campbell's acc/ for blacksmithing $20.42 1/2.</p> <p>Wednesday, 24.</p> <p>Hauling in hay, that is the second crop clover, Brought in 5 loads, not in prime orderfor there is hardly any heat in the air to dry it, also there is rain at hand soon, is still 5 loads out. Tonight was spent at Ebenezer, a S.S. Institute, conducted by D J McKinnon, Rev R M Croll.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Thursday, 25. 1877.</p> <p>At plowing and shovelling drains. Weather, misty and drizzling from the East. Yesterday we sold our aged Purebred Cotswold to Mr Alex Cunnington @ $25.00. Also to Mr Isaac A Modeland a ram lamb @ $12.00.</p> <p>Friday, 26.</p> <p>Another day's plowing accomplished The folks went to town on a "shopping" excursion, preparatory to Winter. Also sent to Mill 12 bush of barley for chopping, as an experiment for hog feeding. our pea crop this year being rather slim.</p> <p>Saturday, 27.</p> <p>Weather stays mild and damp. Working sometimes at the carrot crop and others at clover turning, the seed is getting somewhat sprouted and will soon be useless if not housed. Father and mother went to the funeral of Old Mrs Jno Wiggins.</p> <p>Oct. Sunday, 28. 1877.</p> <p>Spent morning at S School lesson, Acts, XXIII 1 to 11."Paul before the Sanhedrin" a remarkable escape from the clutches of his enemies the Jews. At C M Church, Brampton, tonight. Rev Mr McIntyre preached text, Matt X, 32nd verse.</p> <p>Monday, 29.</p> <p>Yet a few carrots to bring in the crop is only medium, on account of being too thick in the rows. Spent evening in town at C M Church, an entertainment by Y.P.Association of music and readings.</p> <p>Tuesday, 30.</p> <p>Finished haymaking at last had some 8 loads of clover none of it in prime order. In town again tonight at a lecture under auspices of Y.M.C. Association given by Rev Mr Bostwick of St Louis. subject "The secret of success in life".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>duplicate of previous page</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 31. 1877.</p> <p>The harvest is in. Brought in today, the parsnips and celery from the flats, said vegetables are of good quality. Our boy Jones had his month work in tonight, paid him $9.00. All Hallow E'en once more, was quietly at home.</p> <p>Nov. Thursday, 1.</p> <p>A steady day's plowing on the hill beyond the Etobicoke. The folks went to town with 7 pairs of hens @ 25 C per pair &amp; tub of butter 57 lbs @ 20 C per lb (less price of tub 40 C). Sold delivered to Mr Alex Cunnington our 2 {illegible} ram @ $25. And to Jabez Heath a lamb @ $12.00.</p> <p>Friday, 2.</p> <p>Daylight this morning found rain descending lively, which gradually wore away until noon, when a high west wind sprang up with a cold temperature. Sold to K.C &amp; Co. Brampton, our first load of grain for the season 68 bush of barley @ 50 C per bush.</p> <p>Nov. Saturday, 3. 1877.</p> <p>Father went to Toronto by train to consult Dr Fulton about sister Viney's health and other small business. Was plowing most of the day, it was cold, windy and disagreeable. Em and I had a drive to Edmonton and back tonight through the mud. Sold a Berkshire 4 mos old to a Mr Petch of Trafalgar @ $12.00.</p> <p>Sunday, 4.</p> <p>To Brampton this morning, for the Quarterly meeting of C M Church Rev J H Starr preached, text, Matt XXVI, 26 to 28. A sermon on the Eucharist Took dinner &amp; tea at J W Mains and tonight Rev C E McIntyre preached, text, I Kings XVIII 21st "How long {s}hall ye between two opinions" A rainy night.</p> <p>Monday, 5.</p> <p>Rain in forenoon, snow in afternoon and night set in with snow coming briskly out of the north. The first day of this kind of weather always brings a deal of work around the barns and stables getting all the live stock housed and comfortable. Dressed a ewe lamb for food.</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="#Nov._TUESDAY.2C_6._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. TUESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._FRIDAY.2C_9._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. FRIDAY, 9. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 11.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. TUESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Quite a bitter cold morning and ground white with snow. Took 3 barrels of apples to Gunnerson's cider mill and made about 20 gals, not paying anything for use of mill. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Isaac A Modeland @ $12.00 Spent evening at home.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon in barn getting ready a grist and some barley for chopping in lieu of peas for hogfeed. Having thawed out again, was able to plow after dinner. Evening tried to spend it reading but was so drowsy from outdoor work that could make no headway</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>Made lively spurt of two hours this morning at plowing, but it was of no use the weather shut right down with a steady all day pour and getting quite warm tonight. Had a trip to the school house at 4 P.M. with an umbrella for Rilley.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. FRIDAY, 9. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Improved the fleeting hours of today as much as possible for "Jack Frost" promises a "close-up" tonight. Completed the 8 acre field across the creek, run the cross furrows and shovelled there. Received a long letter from G.H. Golding, he is prospering at Chesley.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>Expectedly, last night was the bitterest frost of the season and this morning the mud is all dryed up. Spent afternoon in Brampton at Mahaffy's Auction sale of buggys &amp; waggons. Bought enough dressed pine to make 3 outside doors for the house @ $1.50. Got a letter from Joplin.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>Still another forenoon at S School lesson. Acts XXVI, 6 to 20. "Paul before Agrippa". Tonight was in Brampton at PM Church. Mr A Ellis preached, text. Luke XV 4 to 10. After the service we went to the Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting in their own hall, it was crowded and a good feeling manifested.</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="#Nov._MONDAY.2C_12._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. MONDAY, 12. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._THURSDAY.2C_15._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. THURSDAY, 15. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 17.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. MONDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2> <p>In the aggregate, done very little work today, reasons for such idleness, the folks were all away for the day to "Willow Lodge". The chores and odd jobs took up most of the time. Repaired a breach in line fence (Watson's) made by the recent high water in the creek.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>The frost remains in the ground though the surface gets muddy every day. Drew 5 loads of chip manure from woodyard to the plowed fields, also some leaf mould from the woods for the flower garden, and some work in transplanting trees and bushes in front yard.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>At the plowing once again on the flats turning over the corn stubble and root ground. Walked in to town this evening after tea, bo't an umbrella at Stead's @ $1.90. Spent the hour from 8 to 9 o'clock at the prayer meeting of Y.M.C.A. a Mr Dixon of Toronto led the exercises.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. THURSDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Growing finer every day. no frost at nights. Done a half day's plowing. Afternoon drove to Willow Lodge and brought Mrs JC Snell and her new baby for to spend a day or two. In town tonight at Y.M.C.A. meeting Mr Manners led from Luke XV</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16.</span></h2> <p>Just a lovely day, but lacking the haze around the horizon to make it "Indian summer". Plowing the rake ground "just in front of the house field" Sold a splendid lamb skin to Anderson Campbell @ $1.00. Home tonight deep in the newspapers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Finished this afternoon the quota of plowing assigned for this fall's work. viz. 30 acres. Sold to JC Snell a pair of ewe lambs @ $30.00, also a ram lamb to Andrew Cheyne @ $5.00 it was the scrub of the flock. It was a warm day and a thunder shower at night.</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="#Nov._SUNDAY.2C_18._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. SUNDAY, 18. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 20.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._WEDNESDAY.2C_21._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. WEDNESDAY, 21. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 23.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. SUNDAY, 18. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Faced on foot over frozen clods a keen N.W. wind up to S School. lesson. Acts XXVI last 12 verses. "Almost persuaded to be a Christian" At CM church tonight heard Rev C McIntyre preach text. Romans I 16th verse. After the service we spent an hour at YMCA prayer meeting.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>Forenoon, the folks went to town on some dry goods business. Was making and hanging the outside or storm doors front for the front door and front kitchen door. Received a copy of "Chicago Tribune" from Dawson Morland. Bright, frosty weather. Mailed a letter to Joplin for Em.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>Getting some barley ready for market. Sold a shearling ewe to JC Snell @ $25.00 and to Mr Noble a pair of 5 yr old ewe and ram lamb for $24.00. Received from Peter Chisholm on cows acc/ $6.00. Spent evening at home in chat and reading.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. WEDNESDAY, 21. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Delivered at Milner's steam elevator Brampton one load of barley 59 bush @ 61 C per bush. Spent afternoon helping to repair the shed &amp;c, at Ebenezer Church and made great improvement for comfort of horses in the winter.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22.</span></h2> <p>A public holiday for Thanksgiving to the Almighty for bountiful harvest and many blessings throughout the Dominion. Was around home all day the roads being to bad to go to church. In town tonight at S.S. anniversary of P.M. Church. The children gave a great many recitations in good style.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>A regular east rain storm set in yesterday morning and the end of it is not yet. Working all day in the mud and wet around the barnyard. Received a letter from D Modeland. In town tonight at a singing class conducted by two Americans, it was first night of the series.</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="#Nov._SATURDAY.2C_24._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. SATURDAY, 24. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._TUESDAY.2C_27._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. TUESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 29.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. SATURDAY, 24. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Pretty much same class of work as yesterday. Had a walk to "Willow Lodge" and back but not all pleasant through rain and mud. Bought at an Auction in Brampton two french bedsteads @ $5.00 the pair, a stand @ $1.50 and 60 lbs beef at 7C per lb $4.00.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25.</span></h2> <p>A dreary day for me, was stricken down with scarlet fever and was very sick all day. The rain still continues and quite a warm temperature for lateness of the season. There was but a few at S School just enough for one class, lesson. Acts XXVI "Paul in the storm at sea".</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>Rain rain for 5 days in succession until everything is swimming and the roads in a hopeless condition. Delivered Noble's sheep and received the pay $24.00. Paid the note for sulky rake $30.00. Traded with JC Snell 3 pigs 5 months old for 9 pigs 7 weeks old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. TUESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Blank, so far as any good that I am being completely imprisoned all day and the nights passed sleeplessly because of the extreme irritation of the skin during the nocturnal hours. Have Willy Hewiit helping to do the chores. &amp;c.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></h2> <p>This being confined to the house is a wonderful change and the hours hang heavily with nothing to do, not able to read much because of the weakness in eyes. The weather has cleared up fine after raining more or less for six days. not freezing though.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29.</span></h2> <p>A letter from Aunt Jennie Rice with news of good health and spirits. Business is dull in Brampton because of extreme bad roads. The merchants are complaining. Barley is being shipped to Great Britain for the first. C Dawson of Brampton is sending to England 7000 turkeys.</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="#Nov._Friday.2C_30._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. Friday, 30. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Dec._SATURDAY.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Dec. SATURDAY, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 2.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Dec._MONDAY.2C_3._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Dec. MONDAY, 3. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. Friday, 30. 1877.</span></h2> <p>A cold frosty day. Around the house, reading, chatting and doing some small jobs of repairs &amp;c. Mailed a 'Conservator' to D Moreland, Chicago. To Toronto sent 75C yearly subscription to the SS Banner. Quite a treat to get the weekly newspaper tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Dec. SATURDAY, 1.</span></h2> <p>Clear, dry and frosty but not cold. Mailed a letter to GH Golding, Chesley. Father was in town a hour or two getting some little necessaries. Hewitt is chopping wood for us all this week in "other place" woods, newly fallen timber. Still confined to the house for fear of taking cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>The girls walked up to S School lesson. Acts XXVII, 10 to 20. "The Deliverance of Paul and his shipmates". It being a fine morning there was a large school. JC Snell was here this afternoon and to tea, we were looking over SS music &amp;c.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Dec. MONDAY, 3. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Put in appearance in barnyard for first time in eight days. Sold our 2 yr old bull "Duke of Rose Lea" to J Foliss @ $65.00 at the end of 14 days. Am learning to work in the house at light jobs trying to knit and sew &amp;c. Weather turning milder again.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4.</span></h2> <p>One of the annual jobs came to time today, viz. hogkilling. we dressed a small Berkshire, 82 lbs a pair of yearlings, 170 lbs + 180 lbs a 2 yr old, weight 412 the latter will be sold it being too fat and heavy for home use. Father &amp; mother went to funeral of little Joseph Wiggins (scarlet fever).</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Warm again and some heavy showers of rain which prevented the expected trip to market. Not able to do much work yet and will likely lose the two week time. Some of the folks had a trip to Willow Lodge through the mud.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Thursday, 6. 1877.</p> <p>The folks went to town on a marketing expedition sold the Berkshire (412 lbs) to K.C &amp; Co @ 5 C per lb, to Sutcliffe, 19 lbs butter @ 19 C lb. Bought from J C Snell 365 lbs of pork @ 5 C per lb. Spent evening and staid all night at Willow Lodge.</p> <p>Friday, 7.</p> <p>Quite a cold snap, the roads very rough. Walked home this morning and done some work. Afternoon spent in Brampton. Deposited $50.00 in Dominion Bank, drawing int @ 5 per cent. Received a Joplin newspaper. And a letter from G H Golding.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>Have done no work as yet. Beginning to feel rather uneasy at being so long almost idle. Spent afternoon in Brampton Bought for S School 45 books "Gospel Hymns" by "Bliss" &amp; "Sankey" @ $6.75. And some other little articles for home use Mailed a letter to G H Golding.</p> <p>Dec. Sunday, 9. 1877.</p> <p>Once more at S School, lesson Acts XXVIII, 1 to 10, "Paul at Melita". a fine large attendance We sang over the new pieces of music intended for Anniversary. In town tonight at C M Church Rev J H Starr, held forth from the text, John III 8th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 10.</p> <p>Sold to T. Milner 58 bush barley @ .63 C. Drove from thence to Chisholm's Mills and brought home 1700 lbs of bran out of the ton bought last month. also bought another 1/2 ton @ $5.50. Delivered our bull "Rose Lea Duke" in Brampton to Folliss and received $65.00. Weight of bull 1830 lbs.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>Spent last evening at S.S. singing practice. Started to work today for the first in two weeks by sawing wood in the bush with cross cut into 2 ft lengths. Had Willy Hewitt to help, Visitors today Mr &amp; Mrs James Thompson of 4th line East.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 12. 1877.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday Tonight, Em, Viney and I went to Brampton Concert Hall to the "Oratorio of Esther" (by Bradbury) sung by 100 voices all Bramptonians (except two) all dressed in Ancient costume It was well rendered and a rich treat.</p> <p>Thursday, 13.</p> <p>Cutting wood continued. All either fallen timber or dry trees, not much of either in the woods. The weather is remarkable, quite mild and not a sign of snow. Have the sheep about two hours every day pasturing on the fall wheat.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>Further continuation of same work, viz, sawing with the four hand cross cut saw. Spent evening in town, doing a little business, taking Em to Mrs Vodden's for music lesson and an hour at Choir Practice. Received a Joplin newspaper.</p> <p>Dec. Saturday, 15. 1877.</p> <p>Another day in the woods It is pretty hard work pulling away at the saw, but we manage about 2 1/2 cords of stovewood per day. Bought a new axe at Peaker's @ $1.20. Splendid moonlight nights and roads getting smoother.</p> <p>Sunday, 16.</p> <p>At S School two hours this forenoon, lesson, Acts XXVIII "St Paul at Rome" the last recorded Acts of the Apostles except St John at Patmos. In town tonight at P.M.Church. Rev Mr Reid the pastor preached about "Home Jealousies" from Genesis XXXVII.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>A splendid day warm and bright. In the woods and warm work it was. Quit the hardwood for a time and started sawing hemlock into 2 ft blocks, rather speedier work. Spent tonight at the S School singing practice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 18. 1877</p> <p>Sawing hemlock into 4 ft lengths, intended for sale. Somewhat colder and signs of a storm. Spent this evening at R Smiths, M.P. in social chat, the host being in one of his best moods, cheery and talkative Tonight it is raining.</p> <p>Wednesday, 19.</p> <p>The rain has taken out of the ground the frost and the roads are mud, muddy. Sold and delivered to Mr R Rossiter 3/4 cord dry maple @ $4.00 per cord. Tonight was spent at Ebenezer S School singing practice.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>Working all day at "other place" woods. Put up over 2 cores of basswood and black ash. Frost out of the timber, so it cuts very easily. A mild cloudy day. We are making a wire screen victuals safe for the cellar.</p> <p>Dec. Friday, 21. 1877.</p> <p>In the lower woods again whacking away at a big basswood for soft cordwood. Spent evening in town doing various little matters of detail. Was an hour at the regular choir Practice in the C.M. Church.</p> <p>Saturday, 22.</p> <p>A fog settle down upon us yesterday at noon which bids fair to enshroud us for several days. Was half of today in the woods and remainder doing some necessary repairs to inside of Zion Church. At home tonight studying up S. S.Lesson.</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>Through a dense mist we drove up to S School (also 6 inch deep of sticky mud) the lesson, II Timothy IV 1 to 8, "Paul's last words and dying charge to Timothy". Took dinner at JC Snell's. Tonight heard Rev C E McIntyre preach, text, John III 3rd verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Monday, 24. 1877.</p> <p>Weather does not improve any A thick fog with an east wind still prevails. Spent about half a day in the woods. Towards night went to Brampton for to get ready to be able to act as "Santa Claus" at home. Took tea at A F Campbells in his new house.</p> <p>Tuesday, 25.</p> <p>Received letter from Oshawa last night. Christmas Day in a fog, it is now five days duration. the roads with mud are almost impassible, consequently it has been a dull day. We had no visitors at all but had a good dinner all to ourselves. Day passed quietly and pleasantly,</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>Made a trip to town for to meet Aunt Jennie Rice and her little folks, from Oshawa. Mailed a letter containing $4.00 to Rev S Rose in Toronto for "Christian Guardian" and "Scribners Monthly" for one year. Also subscribed for the Weekly Globe $1.75.</p> <p>Dec. Thursday, 27. 1877.</p> <p>Resumed operations in the "lower woods" cutting hemlock cordwood. In town tonight at an entertainment in C M Church, readings by Prof Smith of Toronto and illustrations with crayon on paper, a great treat, also some music by local talent.</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>The remarkable weather continues, slight frosts at night and sunny days. There has been a good deal of plowing done in the country this week. At same work as yesterday only in the basswood line.</p> <p>Saturday, 29.</p> <p>Done a lively day's chopping put up rather more than 2 cords of basswood. The folks and our visitors spent the day visiting the Brampton friends. Mr George Rice came tonight from Oshawa. Weather some colder, with enough frost to dry up the mud.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Sunday, 30. 1877.</p> <p>To S School this morning, the lesson, A review of past quarter's lessons. Mr JC Snell, N V Watson and myself conducted, taking a month each. Also an address from Mr J Huxley, A special collection for benefit of school. Heard Rev J H Starr tonight, text John III, 16th.</p> <p>Monday, 31.</p> <p>The last day of the year was spent at home. J C Snell and family were here and the friends from Oshawa and consequently we had our New Year's dinner one day ahead of time. Weather fine and clear, a little frosty, the ground bare and the roads very rough.</p> <p>Spent the last few hours of the dying year in Brampton at a large public meeting in Concert Hall held for the nomination of Town Councillors plenty of fun and excitement The old year expired on my way home from Town on foot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda;</p> <p>Jan 22nd, chopped, 16 bush oats &amp; peas</p> <p>Mar 7th " 11 " " 12</p> <p>" 17th Gristed 12 bush Treadwell</p> <p>April 4th Chopped 13 bush oats &amp; 9 bush peas, 5 bush corn</p> <p>May 23r Gristed 12 bush wheat</p> <p>July 17th Chopped 5 " peas, 5 oats</p> <p>Aug 14th " 5 " : 5 "</p> <p>" " Gristed 13 bush Treadwell</p> <p>Sept 25 Chopped 5 peas 5 oats</p> <p>Oct " 12 bush barley</p> <p>Nov 10 " 23 " "</p> <p>" " Gristed 10 " wheat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>For 25 bush of Treadwell @ $1.17</td> <td>29</td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>From N White for hide of 70 lbs</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>From T Milner for 25 1/2 bush barley @ 68 c per bush</td> <td>17</td> <td>34</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From J C Snell 130 lbs beef @ 7 c</td> <td>9</td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" On old acc/</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>75</td> <td>69</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table> January. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>Subscriptions for newspapers</td> <td>6</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For S School purposes</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Superannuated C M Ministers</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>For stone steps (cellar)</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>Expenses to Toronto</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>For flagstones</td> <td>2</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>" Geography &amp;c</td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>Co Peel Agr Society</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>To "Cook" for 4 squ shingles @ 1.75</td> <td>6</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>Townsend for lime</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>For 3 lbs sulphur</td> <td></td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>To Cook for lumber</td> <td>3</td> <td>55</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>" Co of Peel S.S. Convention</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Sub total}</td> <td>47</td> <td>55</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Other items</td> <td>7</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>55</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February. - Cash Received</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>From Hewitt for rough firewood</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>From G Davis on Shorthorn Acc/</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>From W Newhouse on Short Horn acc/</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>24th</td> <td>From T Milner for 57 bush barley @ 62 c</td> <td>35</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" 26 bush Treadwell @ $1.40</td> <td>36</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>80</td> <td>35</td> </tr></tbody></table> February. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>To Sanderson the Agt for Co Peel Insurance Co'y for am't of $2000.</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>For incidentals</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>To Milner for 5 lbs plaster @1.50</td> <td>7</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" 8 bush corn @ 60 c</td> <td>4</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>Mailed a letter to W Rennie, Toronto for 7 bush Fern wheat @ $1.80 per bush and price 3 bags</td> <td>13</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Expenses to Toronto</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>38</td> <td>85</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>From A F Campbell for 6 cords of wood @ $3.33 1/3 per cord</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24th</td> <td>From J Learment on Short Horn Acc/</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>23</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table> March. -Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>To Peaker &amp; Runions for nails &amp; Hardware</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>To Maxwell for chopping</td> <td>4</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>For chopping grain</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>For dressed lumber</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries and Viney to Toronto</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>To Guy Bell for bricks &amp; sundries</td> <td>14</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>To McCandless for one new halter</td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>For 1 ton of salt</td> <td>4</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>Freight on spring wheat from Toronto</td> <td></td> <td>48</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>" "</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>43</td> <td>23</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April.-Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>From J C Snell for 6 bush orchard grass seed</td> <td>17</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>From N. White for veal calf</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21st</td> <td>For 6 bags potatoes @ $1.40</td> <td>8</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>29</td> <td>40</td> </tr></tbody></table> April. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>To Main for chopping</td> <td>1</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>1</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>Expenses to Toronto and articles bought there</td> <td>13</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>For Methodist Missions</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21st</td> <td>To K.C &amp; Co for 1 peck of "Eldorado" spring wheat</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Sundry articles</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>29</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>From C.P.A.S. for 1st prize on "Duke of Rose Lea</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>From R Smith for 1/2 ton of hay</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>" D S Taylor for 2 bags potatoes</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>For produce</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Bank interest</td> <td>7</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>27</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> May. - Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>To F.W. Stone for 1 box of McDougall's</td> <td>1</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>At K.C. &amp; Co for a suit of grey tweed to be paid in 2 months</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>88</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>Necessaries</td> <td>3</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>Fruit trees</td> <td>4</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>To Euart for boots</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>"</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>41</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August. -Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>For farm produce</td> <td>6</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>24th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>" Int on Bank Deposit $300. 3 mos @ 5 per ct</td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>12</td> <td>35</td> </tr></tbody></table> August. - Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>Various things</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>Running expenses</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>For St John's sufferers</td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>For household necessaries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>To A M Campbell for harvest wages</td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>To W Hewitt on harvest wages</td> <td>5</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" W A Mitchell repairs on watch</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For a book</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>31</td> <td>85</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September. -Cash Received</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>From B Watson on cattle acc/</td> <td>11</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>From Graham for ram lamb</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>From D Wiggins for a lamb (Note) given last year</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>35</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> September. - Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>Artikameg</td> <td>50</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7th</td> <td>To Dr Patullo for acc/</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>Expenses to Toronto</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>Reform Picnic</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>For various things</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>Travelling expenses</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>68</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>From Cooney for ram lamb</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>From Clarke for lamb</td> <td>14</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>" Dyer for lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Ledlow "</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Franks for ewe lambs</td> <td>30</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>From Early for lamb</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>For Co of Peel Agr Society for prizes</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From Holthy on cattle acc/</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>102</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> October. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>Items of expense</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>Household necessities</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>Fair expenses</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>Expenses to Guelph</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>To J Elliot for new plow</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Hewitt for wages</td> <td>10</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>"W K Graham for dining table</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>To Euart for boots</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>" McGrath on wages</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>Items</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Clothing &amp;c</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>To Jones for wages</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>102</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>From Mr Alex Cunnington for ram</td> <td>25</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From Jabez Heath for ram lamb</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Tomalin for hens</td> <td>1</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" R.C &amp; Co for butter</td> <td>11</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>" " " for 68 3/4 bush barley @ 50 C</td> <td>34</td> <td>37</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>From Petch for pig</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>" Modeland for lamb</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>" Burke for sheepskins &amp; pair ducks</td> <td>1</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>for lambskins</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>" cows from Peter Chisholm</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>" 59 bush barley @ 61 C</td> <td>36</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>" 3 sheep</td> <td>24</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>176</td> <td>42</td> </tr></tbody></table> November. - Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>To K C &amp;Co on acc/</td> <td>11</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundry necessary articles</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>In Toronto for an overcoat</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>To Campbell's blacksmith acc/</td> <td>19</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>To Rossiter for threshing</td> <td>10</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" K C &amp; Co, ton, bran</td> <td>10</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For lumber &amp;c</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>" Taxes</td> <td>31</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>" chopping barley and lumber</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>" umbrella</td> <td>1</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>" sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>" groceries</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>" Furniture &amp; beef</td> <td>10</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>" sulky rake</td> <td>30</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>" Sundries</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>160</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December. -Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>From JC Snell for sheep &amp; pigs</td> <td>78</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For 19 lbs butter @19</td> <td>$3</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>" R Smith on cows</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>From Folliss for 2 yr old bull</td> <td>65</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>" T Milner for 58 bush barley @ 63 C</td> <td>36</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>From J Newlove on cows acc/</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>190</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table> December.-Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>To Mr Cheyne for 8 lbs feathers</td> <td>4</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>" JC Snell for 365 lbs pork @5</td> <td>18</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" K.C.&amp; Co on acc/</td> <td>20</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For dry goods</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>" K C &amp; Co the balance of acc/</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" R Smith for 10 bush Treadwell seed wheat @ 1.25</td> <td>12</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>To K.C &amp; Co for 1/2 ton bran</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>" repairs on the sewing machine &amp;c</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>For a new axe</td> <td>1</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>Santa Claus</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>For newspapers</td> <td>5</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" work done by Hewitt</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>120</td> <td>10</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Duplicate of Previous Page</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June.-Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>From R.C &amp; Co for 251 lbs of wool @ 27 1/2 c</td> <td>69</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>From J Scott for mare "Nellie"</td> <td>140</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>209</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> June.-Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>To Grange for Groceries</td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>2</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>Sundries and groceries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>To K.C. &amp; Co on acc/</td> <td>30</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>In total to W McGrath on wages</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>66</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July.-Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>From J Woodhall for veal calf</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19th</td> <td>" Woodhall for fowls</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> July. -Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>To McGrath on wages</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27th</td> <td>Some dry goods</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>17</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Summary of Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31</td> <td>From all sources</td> <td>75</td> <td>69</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>80</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>23</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Apr 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>29</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>May 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>27</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>June 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>209</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>July 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>12</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>335</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>102</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>176</td> <td>42</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>190</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>1087</td> <td>71</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>$967</td> <td>71</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>1087</td> <td>71</td> </tr></tbody></table> Summary of Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td> <td>Amount in bills</td> <td>55</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>38</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>43</td> <td>23</td> </tr><tr><td>Apr 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>29</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>May 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>41</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>June 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>66</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>July 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>17</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>31</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>68</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>102</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>160</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>120</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>$772</td> <td>53</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>967.71</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>772.53</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>195.18</td> <td>= 195.18</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 27th - Deposited in</p> <p>Dominion Bank at Brampton</p> <p>$100.00 bearing interest</p> <p>at rate of five per cent</p> <p>per annum</p> <p>Dec 7th Deposited in the</p> <p>Dominion Bank at</p> <p>Brampton $50.00</p> <p>Dec 12th Deposited in</p> <p>Dominion Bank at</p> <p>Brampton $50.00</p> </div> transcribed 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Scanned Microfilm Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Preprinted title page of Diary, text alighned to the center of the page with flurishes.}</p> <p>THE</p> <p>CANADIAN</p> <p>POCKET</p> <p>DIARY</p> <p>FOR</p> <p>1876</p> <p>TORONTO:</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS,</p> <p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SATURDAY, 1. 1876</span></h2> <p>A dense fog prevailed most of the day. Thermometer at 50 {degrees}. no snow on the roads the mud is 6 or 8 inches deep and very sloppy. All the family except myself drove up to "Willow Lodge" for dinner. Spent the afternoon at "Ebenezer" church helping to glaze a new set of outside windows. At home tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>Walked up to S School this morning at 10 o'clock, a small attendance owing to bad roads. Lesson I Samuel XV 10 to 23, "Saul rejected by God as king over Israel." Took dinner at JC Snell's and spent afternoon at Mrs J Snell's. Heard Rev J Learoyd preach in CM church Brampton tonight. Rev V 9th verse</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 3.</span></h2> <p>Spent all day in "lower woods" splitting rock Elm stakes have about 300 ready for use S Bunting is chopping cord wood for us at the rate of 60 C per cord including board. A great change in the weather and is freezing tonight very hard. At home tonight writing an article for newspaper.</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="#Jan._TUESDAY.2C_4._1876"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. TUESDAY, 4. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._FRIDAY.2C_7._1876"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. FRIDAY, 7. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 9.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. TUESDAY, 4. 1876</span></h2> <p>Splitting swamp Elm rails. visitors today Mr George Rice and Aunt Jennie &amp; baby. Mr &amp; Mrs J C Snell spent the evening here, we had a good time at music and parlor croquet. Jennie Peacock here all night. Received from JC S for to winter 3 Berkshires {pigs}.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Threshing peas with flail all day. Our Oshawa visitors left for home at noon. Jos G Snell and a Mr Waddy of Kentucky were here looking at our sheep and pricing them. Mrs A Ferguson of Bay City is here tonight and will stay a day or two.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 6.</span></h2> <p>Working until noon in the barn. After dinner I went to lower woods to split Elm rails have about 60 split. Cold old frosty weather no snow. roads very rough. At Willow Lodge a while tonight to bring our father home.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. FRIDAY, 7. 1876</span></h2> <p>In lower woods all day. Aunt Catherine &amp; mother spent the day calling on some of their old acquaintances and neighbours. she starts for home tonight on midnight train. In Brampton for tonight at choir practice.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>Saml Bunting and I were sawing hemlock into stovewood lengths with hand cross cut. Bought at Mr Culla's factory Brampton dressed pine lumber for a wagon box including hollowed shelvings @ $2.00. Warm weather and regional shower of rain. Lizzie Ferguson came from Toronto on a prolonged visit.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 9.</span></h2> <p>Drove horse and buggy up to S. School this morning lesson. I Sam XVI 1 to 13 "David annointed king over Israel". The net proceeds of our anniversary are about $29.00, 25 of which are to be expended on a new library, the rest towards the "Messenger". Raining tonight and therefore staid at home, roads muddy.</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="#Jan._MONDAY.2C_10._1876"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. MONDAY, 10. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_12."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 12.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._THURSDAY.2C_13._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. THURSDAY, 13. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 15.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. MONDAY, 10. 1876</span></h2> <p>Working among the stock this forenoon. After dinner drove up to Willow Lodge on Berkshire business. James Taylor went up with me and hired there for to help to feed stock. Spent evening at home mail tomorrow a letter to Albany and stop the "Casket"</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>With the help of G Learment we slaughtered and dressed for beef a yearling heifer weight of carcass 370 lbs. Sold the hide (54 lbs) to J. Milner @ 4/2 {or 4 1/2 C}. Spent evening at "Edmonton" Grange No 130 two men were initiated and officers for current year installed by Guy Bell of "Thorn Grove" Grange.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12.</span></h2> <p>Father attended the Annual school meeting for transacting the usual necessary business our school has about $90.00 of a surplus on hand Another trip to Willow Lodge this afternoon. spent evening visiting our neighbour Mr R Watson with Viney &amp; Ella. passed the time at music and playing checkers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. THURSDAY, 13. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Tired of waiting for snow I took horses and sleigh in the woods and drew the fence stakes for the line fence next J. Woodhall into their place ready for to be put in next spring, fence 60 rods long taking 240 stakes. Spent evening at J C Snell's listening to the yarns of a Kentuckian named Waddy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>Drove to "Willow Lodge" this morning with 4 Ewe lambs having sold them to JC Snell @ $15.00 each. Went up there again this afternoon on business and there has the day passed in the two trips. At home this evening. A skating rink was opened in Brampton this week.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15.</span></h2> <p>To Brampton this morning at Mains Mill with a grist and chopping. Had my hair cut at J.F. Wood's. Saw Mr Saml White from Chicago. At Snell's again this afternoon for the sixth time this week. Uncle Taylor and Nellie from Oakville come here tonight. Weather mild, no snow.</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="#Jan._SUNDAY.2C_16._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. SUNDAY, 16. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_18."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 18.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._WEDNESDAY.2C_19._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 19. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 20.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_21."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 21.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SUNDAY, 16. 1876.</span></h2> <p>In company with Uncle Taylor cousin Nellie and my sister, we went to S School. lesson I Sam XVII 38 to 52 David and Goliath. a very interesting subject. Uncle Taylor addressed the school very nicely. JC Snell &amp; family spent afternoon here. Heard Rev J Salton preach in Brampton tonight. text Prov XIV 14th verse</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Drove team and wagon at an early hour this morning up to "Willow Lodge" for to help in the shipment of about 30 Berkshires, we hauled them on four wagons to G.T.R {Grand Trunk Railway} station making a car load. JC Snell goes with them to Chicago and ships them from there to different park.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18.</span></h2> <p>Oh the weather! It has rained steadily nearly all day consequently mud is plentiful. Was putting on some wall paper in one of the bedrooms and other jobs. The Co of Peel S.S. Convention starts at Charleston today. Geo Blain President. At home this evening, reading.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 19. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Started the making of a new box for lumber wagon side and shelvings of pine the latter being hollowed out by steam machinery, the bottom of 1 1/2 basswood. Sold our ram lamb (Cotwold) to Mr Joseph O'Malley of Madison Wisconsin @ $75.00 in Greenbacks.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>At the same job as yesterday and is not yet completed, it being nice &amp; particular work to put a box well together. Received last night from the publishers at Albany N. York a copy of "Annual Register of Rural Affairs". Also a "Daily" from Bay City.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21.</span></h2> <p>Work continued on wagon box. also made a new bolster for the hind axle, will soon have half of the running part made over. In Brampton tonight at choir practice. F. Burrows skating rink attracts large crowds every night that there is ice. it is a fine large building.</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="#Jan._SATURDAY.2C_22._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. SATURDAY, 22. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._TUESDAY.2C_25._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. TUESDAY, 25. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 27.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SATURDAY, 22. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Good prospects for sleighing once more, an east snow storm has prevailed most of today. some 4 or 5 inches has fallen. Spent the day in the wood work shop and we have now a neat stylish wagon box. At home tonight, reading the papers are all fresh and attractive at this season of the year.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>Drove sleigh to S. School this morning. lesson I Samuel XVIII 1 to 14. "David in Saul's' Palace". Father and mother went to the Dedication of M E Church in Brampton it is a fine building costing about $8000.00. Rev Dr Ives of New York preached the opening sermon. Heard Rev J Salton preach tonight Text Hosea X 12th verse</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 24.</span></h2> <p>Shipped our ram lamb from Brampton station GTR to Waunakee, Wisconsin, U.S. The owner Mr O'Malley was also taking some other sheep with him. Spent evening at tea meeting in new M E Church Brampton, a large crowd of people speeches by resident ministers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. TUESDAY, 25. 1876.</span></h2> <p>At last we have been enabled to commence hauling firewood from "lower woods", the ice on the creek is hardly strong enough yet to bear the team but drew up 4 loads this afternoon. Father went to the funeral of Mr. C Stork, one of oldest merchants of Brampton and much respected.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>Hauling wood continued today and concluded for the present as the snow has disappeared and the ice broke up on the Etobicoke. have about 8 cords up and piled 6 ft high in the wood yard. At home tonight reading, and social family discourse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 27.</span></h2> <p>We had a heavy fall of rain during last night and today have the old song of mud! to which we are getting used to this winter. Spent most of the day at repair jobs of various kinds. Took the new wagon box down to G Harris' blacksmith shop No 10 to the ironed.</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="#Jan._FRIDAY.2C_28._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. FRIDAY, 28. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_30."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 30.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._MONDAY.2C_31._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. MONDAY, 31. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._TUESDAY.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. TUESDAY, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 2.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. FRIDAY, 28. 1876.</span></h2> <p>More rain and foggy weather Drove to "Willow Lodge" this morning in buggy after "Rilley". After dinner we went to work on the reaper platform and gave it an over hauling, it is now almost as good as new. As usual of late the evening was spent at home reading.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29.</span></h2> <p>To complete the week in the repair shop and also needing it badly we dissected the root cutter, fitted it up and ground the knives, it will not require more than half the muscle to drive it now as previously. Today a high west wind and freezing sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 30.</span></h2> <p>Walked to S. School this morning the roads being dry and level. lesson I Samuel XX 35 to 40 "David and Jonathan". one of the most interesting narratives in the Bible. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton C M Church tonight. text, Romans XIV, 17th.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. MONDAY, 31. 1876.</span></h2> <p>The weather today has been superb, the sun shining bright and warm all day. This season so far has been remarkably fine. Spent the day threshing peas with flail. At home tonight reading "Country Gentleman".</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. TUESDAY, 1.</span></h2> <p>This month has brought a revolution in weather prospects. 6 or 8 inches of soft heavy snow fell this afternoon &amp; tonight. Today we sold a black ash tree to the Indians @ two baskets and pair of leather moccasins. I split the top logs into rails making 23. Spent evening at the Grange.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>Thermometer at zero, a high wind and the snow drifting into huge banks. Drove to Brampton to take sister Emma to school. Threshed our bean crop with the "poverty stick", have 3 pecks of good sample off 1/30 of an acre. Had a call tonight from JC Snell and Mr B McNichol of Orangeville.</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="#Feb._THURSDAY.2C_3._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. THURSDAY, 3. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._SUNDAY.2C_6._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. SUNDAY, 6. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. THURSDAY, 3. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Drove sleigh to Brampton this morning and brought the two old ladies Mrs. Featherstone &amp; Mrs {Janeman ?} also Hattie Modeland up to visit us. Snow fell fast most all day the sleighing is only passable yet. Had another trip tonight with our visitors to their homes.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4.</span></h2> <p>Mother, Rilley &amp; Elsie went to J Mundy's Gallery and had their photographs taken. Not doing much business these days the weather being cold and blustering. Had a look through Mr B Watson's livestock he has some good sheep &amp; cattle. At choir practice tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Bought a box of the Derby Cattle food through the Grange; is used as a tonic for the stock. Hauling cordwood today from lower woods. This afternoon I met with a mishap in breaking the knee of the sleigh which stopped wood work for today. Cousin Lizzie Ferguson went home today to Toronto after a month's visit.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SUNDAY, 6. 1876.</span></h2> <p>At 10 a.m. went to Brampton to quarterly meeting in C.M. church. Rev Jno Learoyd preached. text. Hebrews V 9th &amp; 10th. A sound practical sermon. Heard the same minister tonight. text. Luke XIII 8th - 19th. a sermon followed that was fully equal to this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon in repairing the broken sleigh. Improved every hour this afternoon at hauling wood over the creek as the ice is getting unsound once more. At home tonight reading "Country Gentleman," this paper is steadily improving in appearance and real worth.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>The roads are muddy and the weather like month of April. Brought our new wagon box home from Harris' shop it is very neatly ironed which part of the work cost about $7.00. In Brampton tonight to hear Mr. HS Watson of Ottawa lecture on "Prohibition," he spoke ably for 2 hours to a crowd.</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="#Feb._WEDNESDAY.2C_9._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. WEDNESDAY, 9. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._SATURDAY.2C_12._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. SATURDAY, 12. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 14.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. WEDNESDAY, 9. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Spent the day slinging the "poverty stick" on the peas. Had a call from JC Snell &amp; Dr Brown of Kentucky, who is a sheep speculator. Raining smartly this evening with a promise of another thaw and flood.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>Drew from "Campbell's" ashery Brampton 3 loads of leached ashes and put them around the roots of trees in young orchard one load to 15 trees. Mrs R Carter here visiting today. Went to Willow Lodge tonight to help arrange the new SS Library of 141 volumes.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>Spent this forenoon at the blacksmith's (Campbell's No10) getting the team sharp shod all around. In the barn after dinner putting things in order by moving and cleaning a pile of oats. In Brampton tonight at choir practice as normal.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SATURDAY, 12. 1876.</span></h2> <p>The Etobicoke has been raging for two days, covering the flats from bank to bank. Working in lower woods splitting Elm rails and stakes. Had a visit today from Mrs JC Snell and her family. In Brampton tonight, not doing much business however.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>A bright beautiful day. At S. School lesson I Samuel XXXI. "The death of Saul and his sons". The children received the new library. At Methodist S School in Brampton at 2 PM. Afterwards took tea at Mr Perry's Heard Rev T Sims preach tonight text II Corinthians VII 11th verse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>Heavy thunder last night and considerable rain which left a coating of ice on everything outside but fortunately today was warm and it soon melted off the trees without much damage. Was making a wagon seat to correspond with the new box. sold the old spring to Mr Harris @ 50 c.</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="#Feb._TUESDAY.2C_15._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. TUESDAY, 15. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._FRIDAY.2C_18._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. FRIDAY, 18. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 20.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. TUESDAY, 15. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Worked faithfully all day at the peas but the weather is too mild to make good progress. Have yet fully 200 bushels of good clean oats on hand. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange, settled some small accounts with its treasurer.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16.</span></h2> <p>Bought of "Peaker &amp; Runians" a patent ironbacked seat for wagon also one pair of steel springs for it. total $5.23. After dinner we started work on the seat. In Brampton tonight at a Dramatice, Entertainment in the Hall by the "Oddfellows", the drama was called {name is entered on next day}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>{carried over from previous day} The Temperances Doctor and was a success. Today we finished the wagon seat and it is a neat &amp; light affair. At home tonight reading the "Peel Banner" &amp;c &amp;c {etc.}. Weathers dry and frosty of late. Had a settlement with S Bunting yesterday, gave him $7.25 for cutting 14 cords of wood.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. FRIDAY, 18. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton this morning with new wagon box and took it to G Bradley's paint shop. After noon was hauling rails to make a temporary lane to the rye patch for next spring. Visitors today Mesdames R Smith G Davis &amp; R Nichols. At choir practice tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>Emma and I went to Brampton at 9 am. She to the dentist N K Graham for to get her teeth filled. "J B Gough" in very large letters is stretched right across over the street, it is a good reminder of the approaching lecture. Weather cool, dry, and pleasant.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>Drove spring wagon up to S School a very large attendance, lesson II Samuel V 14 to 25, "David established king over all Israel". This quarter's lessons are very interesting being full of narratives and historic facts as well as knowledge into eternal life. Heard Rev J Salton preach tonight text Ecclesiastes XI 9th verse</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="#Feb._MONDAY.2C_21._1876"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. MONDAY, 21. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._THURSDAY.2C_24._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. THURSDAY, 24. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 26.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. MONDAY, 21. 1876</span></h2> <p>Shouldered my chopping axe once again and marched to "lower bush" with a light joyous step to work up the remainder of that elm tree, it has made 60 stakes 12 rails + one cord of firewood. To night a deputation of 4 from our family went to Brampton CM Church to hear "John R Gough" of New York lecture on _ {carried on next entry}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22.</span></h2> <p>{continuing on from previous entry} "Circumstances". There was an audience of over 700 @ 50 C tickets present. He spoke nearly two hours, principally good practical advice for every day life, spiced with anecdotes both grave &amp; gay. He also related some of his own life experience. Spent today working around the farm yard. Cold and blustering.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>The thermometer at sunrise today showed 5 below zero, accompanied by a stiff nor-wester. After dinner was helping neighbour Learment to clean peas. Sold a fine 3 year old cow to Mr R Williamson @ $55.00 cash have fed her for 3 months but the beef market is dull so we had to sell at a sacrifice.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. THURSDAY, 24. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Mr Edwin Dixon from Amaranth staid here all last night, he having brought a load of grain to market. Today was chopping black ash into firewood. Bought a new music book for piano containing a great variety of fast music @ $2.50.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25.</span></h2> <p>Hauling logs for firewood on sleigh down the creek on the ice. This being the first chance this year of finding the ice strong enough to travel on with team for 10 rods or so. Have all the firewood now hauled over the Etobicoke. Had a good choir practice tonight indeed.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>Received a newspaper from uncle T J Harrington of Carthage. {Miss?} Our folks spent forenoon in town shopping &amp;c &amp;c. After noon I had a brief inspection of live stock at Willow Lodge. There is a fine lot of young lambs. Today a cold raw east wind with every prospect of a storm.</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="#Feb._SUNDAY.2C_27._1876"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. SUNDAY, 27. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 20.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._WEDNESDAY.2C_1._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. WEDNESDAY, 1. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 2.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_3."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 3.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SUNDAY, 27. 1876</span></h2> <p>The Anniversary services of the C M Church, Brampton, were held today. Rev S J Hunter of Toronto preached this morning. text. I Peter I, 8th verse also the same minister preached tonight text II Kings 2, 9th to 14th verses Both sermons abounded in plain gospel truth. Eloquently set forth.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 28.</span></h2> <p>A snow storm last night and the promise of sleighing for the week. Sold and de-livered to W. Campbell, no 10, 3 cords of second class hardwood @ $3.00 per cord on nex fall's acct. Spent evening at Fruit Festival C M Church, Brampton. Rev S J Hunter gave a lecture on "Scottish Covenanters".</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>The lecture last night was grand and the story of those old "Worthies" never grows old. Today was spent with team at a bee for Mr R Nichols hauling freestone from Townsends (near Caledon) to Brampton for a new house. Spent tonight seeing neighbour R Watson, evening passed with social chat &amp; apples.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. WEDNESDAY, 1. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Spring month (Bon seur) welcome! A mild wintry day thawing a little. Cut and drew to Brampton on sleigh two sugar maple logs (about 16 inches overall) to R Aitken's steam saw mill for flooring. At home tonight attending a sick yearling colt having severe bruise on shoulder.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>Today made two trips to Brampton with a maple and a basswood log. Brought home 438 ft of maple flooring. it is not well sawed being left too thick but it was hard frozen. Tonight was spent in reading "Jack Harkaway's" adventures.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3.</span></h2> <p>Took down two more logs today a rock elm &amp; basswood, and brought home all the lumber total 1100 ft. Elm sawed into plank &amp; scantling &amp; basswood into timber for a new hay rack. Sister Emma &amp; I spent this evening in Brampton at the Carnival on the skating rink.</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="#March._SATURDAY.2C_4._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. SATURDAY, 4. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._TUESDAY.2C_7._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. TUESDAY, 7. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 9.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. SATURDAY, 4. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Fine bright weather the snow is fast clearing away under the powerful rays of old Sol! Had a trip to "Willow Lodge" on business. Had visitors this afternoon, Misses M York, E Carter, E McFaul &amp; Emma Snell.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 5</span></h2> <p>A warm spring day thawing fast and muddy roads. Drove sleigh along fence sides up to S School this morning lesson II Samuel VII 18 to 25. "God's Covenant with David." A large attendance of scholars and several visitors. A west rain this evening prevented my getting to church.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 6.</span></h2> <p>Drove this morning what will likely be the last wood hauling on sleigh this winter from lower woods as the Etobicoke is up and raging from the effects of the sudden thaw of yesterday and rain of last night. Our folks went to Mr Jos Pearen's auction sale of farm stock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. TUESDAY, 7. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon around the barn yard attending to sundry duties connected with new arrivals among the life stock especially among the sheep. After dinner went over to Mr JC Smith's auction sale of farm stocks. Sales are successful this winter as a rule, every article brings it's full value</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>Egerton Ferguson of Toronto came here this forenoon to visit us for a few days. Also we had some more visitors viz. Misses Elsie, Emma &amp; Hattie Modelaw and Lulu Main, so we had a general good time this afternoon and evening, drove the girls to Brampton to their homes</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 9.</span></h2> <p>Was threshing peas all day with flail. Father went to Brampton to see Haggert Bros extra fine threshing machine which they have built for to show at American Centennial Fair at Philadelphia. Spent this evening at Thorn Grove Grange No 73. near Mt Pleasant, about 62 members and are prospering.</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="#March._Friday.2C_10._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. Friday, 10. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Monday.2C_13._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. Monday, 13. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 15.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Friday, 10. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Loaned J Learment's fanning mill as our own is not in working order for to clean some Treadwell wheat which will try the merits of any mill as it contains a large quantity of chess and cockle. In Brampton tonight at Choir Practice and we had a good sing indeed.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 11.</span></h2> <p>Completed the job we started at yesterday, as an estimate only we will have yet over 150 bushels of good sample of Treadwell wheat cleaned from it fully 12 bush of foul seeds. A mild spring day but raining beautifully tonight now look out for the mud, mud, mud.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 12</span></h2> <p>Raining smartly this morning, and therefore was prevented from going to S School. Spent the day reading, music, and considerable time in barnyard. Heard Rev J Salton preach in Brampton tonight, text Ezekiel XLVII 9th verse. A rough stormy night, some snow falling since dark.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Monday, 13. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Some 5 or 6 inches of snow fell during last night, a high wind today is blowing it into drifts. Tonight the mercury is down to zero. Spent most of the day in stock yard and there can be a great deal of time profitably spent there, more than the great majority of farmers do.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 14.</span></h2> <p>Our visitor, Eggie Ferguson left here for "Willow Lodge" for a few days. Today have not done much extra business, sawed a few logs with cross-cut in door yard for firewood, we have yet 3 months dry stovewood on hand. Received from R Smith, M.P. Ottawa, two pamphlets one a description of Manitoba.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 15.</span></h2> <p>J C Snell and family were here today on a visit, the children enjoyed themselves by having a good romp all over the house. Sold to R. Williamson a 3 yr old heifer @ $35.00 and a calf @ $4.00. Spent evening at home as usual and half an hour at 9 P.M. in sheep house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Thursday, 16. 1876.</p> <p>A fierce N.E. snow storm lasted all day, a high wind but only 2 inches of snow had fallen at dark tonight. Spent the day in the barn threshing and fanning peas, it will take 2 day's work yet to finish the job. The sheep are prospering, have 16 young lambs.</p> <p>Friday, 17.</p> <p>Had a sleigh-drive around by Willow Lodge this morning also drew to Brampton 1/2 cord green hardwood &amp; gave it to Mr Bradley, in part pay for painting. Brought home the new box, it is green and striped with drab &amp; white. Spent evening in Brampton at the skating rink.</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>A bitter cold day, 10 {symbol for degrees} below zero this morning and stood at zero all day. Was not off the farm all day but found plenty of jobs around the barn one cannot make live stock too comfortable a day like this At home tonight winding up the weeks work.</p> <p>March. Sunday, 19. 1876.</p> <p>Drove sleigh in ditches for snow up to S.School this morning, lesson II Samuel XVIII 24 to 33. "The death of Absalom" Last Sunday's less being about his rebellion and today of his defeat and death. Heard Rev Jno Safton preach tonight in C M church, Brampton text Romans V, 18th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 20.</p> <p>Spent an hour this morning at Willow Lodge on business. A heavy snow storm started at noon, so was working inside barn after dinner. Put a 50 C copper ring in the yearling bull's (Duke of Rose Lea) nose. At home this evening. Prof. Kennedy the great Scotch Vocalist sings in Brampton tonight.</p> <p>Tuesday, 21.</p> <p>Sawed 2, 12 ft hemlock logs and took them to saw mill for plank. Drew 1 cord of soft elm to the Ashery @ $2.00 per cord. About one foot of snow fell yesterday. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange No 130, a full attendance one initiated, ordered a $13.00 Gananoque cultivator.</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="#March._Wednesday.2C_22._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. Wednesday, 22. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Saturday.2C_25._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. Saturday, 25. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 27.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Wednesday, 22. 1876.</span></h2> <p>To Brampton in good season this morning with a load of softwood to Ashery. Spent afternoon at John Snell's Son's Auction Sale of Implements and Berkshires, the bidding was dull and hardly anything brought its real value a good deal was "sacrificed".</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 23.</span></h2> <p>Drew the last load of wood to Brampton this morning and tough work it was for the horses and sleigh runners grinding on the gravel. Flailing peas this afternoon. Our folks went to town on business errands. Visitors this evening Mrs Henry Townsend &amp; Miss Susie Campbell.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 24.</span></h2> <p>Put on the finishing touches to the teaming in "lower woods" by hauling up the new rails and scattering the new stakes in their places along the woods fence next the fall wheat field. After dinner we drew 4 loads of hay from one mow to other for convenience in feeding, the prospects are good for having enough feed for stock</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Saturday, 25. 1876.</span></h2> <p>In town last evening and at Choir Practice. This morning we had another snow fall of 4 inches &amp; through today considerable rain from N. East. Could not do much business today except some odd jobs around and repairing some broken articles. Went to Willow Lodge this evening for Mother and Elsie.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 26.</span></h2> <p>At S Sunday School this morning lesson, A Review of the past quarters lessons, this golden text in Psalms XXXVII 34th verse. At 2 PM. attended the C.M. S. School, Brampton. Took tea at J W Main's and spent three hours very pleasantly. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd tonight text, Acts XVII, 31st verse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 27.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon preparing a load of grain for chopping. &amp;c. &amp;c. After dinner drove to town in wagon with 14 bags of oats and peas to Steam Mill. At Robertson's Harness shop, ordered to be made a sett of team harness. Spent evening at Safe Guard Lodge J.O.A.T No 350, pleasantly, a gold attendance of members and visitors</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="#March._Tuesday.2C_28._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. Tuesday, 28. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_30."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 30.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Friday.2C_31._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. Friday, 31. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Saturday.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">April. Saturday, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 2.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Tuesday, 28. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Working in yard all forenoon. Our folks drove to town on business Sold to R Williamson the 3 yr old cow and calf @ $35.00 and helped to drive her to Brampton and we had a sorry job of it as a blinding snow storm set in at noon today and continues steadily until bed time.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 29.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday's storm has been the heaviest of the season. Fully one foot of snow has fallen and we may expect some sleighing for a while. Drove sister Emma down to High school this morning. Spent the day shovelling snow and in the barn yard, tonight reading "Jack Harkaway", Jimmie Taylor left here for home today.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 30.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town again this morning on same mission as yesterday Bought at Mason's Factory a pine table top for kitchen table @.75 C Gave our a colt "Nellie" another training in double harness. Spent this evening at R Smith's M P with a few young folks in chat and fun generally.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Friday, 31. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Hauled from Brampton "Ashery" on sleigh 3 loads of ashes also one yesterday, this completes the young orchard's top dressing. Went with 20 of members of the "Safe Guard" Lodge No 350 IOGF, to visit Drury Star Temple tonight We had a pleasant evening and a good sleigh ride.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. Saturday, 1.</span></h2> <p>A bright frosty day, thawing only where the sun shone bright tolerably only good sleighing Spent the day threshing peas with flail. The sheep and cattle are thriving now, have 28 young lambs, not having lost any yet, they are a promising lot. Have 3 Shorthorn heifer calves.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 2.</span></h2> <p>Drove sleigh to S. School this morning lesson, "The Acts" I 1 to 12 "The Ascending Lord Jesus" This Quarters lessons will all be very interesting and profitable. J C Snell and family spent afternoon here. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton tonight text I Kings XVIII 36 to 38.</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="#April._MONDAY.2C_3._1876"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April. MONDAY, 3. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._THURSDAY.2C_6._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">April. THURSDAY, 6. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 3. 1876</span></h2> <p>Brought home from Brampton this morning a Gananoque two section cultivator, buying it through the medium of Grange @ $13.50 cash. The cultivator is all iron with 24 steel pointed teeth and is strongly made. At home tonight, reading. &amp;c.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Paid a visit and stock inspecting to Willow Lodge, Mr Elias Snells' + Mr Berry Watson's At each of those places there is good prospects for fine crops of lambs. Brought home an {illegible} bought at Snell's sale @ $1.50. spent evening at the Grange Two were initiated and a large stock of supplies ordered.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Bought of Jno Learment 20 bush of peas @ 67 c which transaction will make us on the square once more, he owing us for a ram bought last fall. Our neighbour R Watson spent afternoon here in social chat and consequently we did not do as much work.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 6. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Started work on a two weeks job namely cutting with buck saw and splitting about 14 cords of wood, mostly half dry but will work up pretty well. This afternoon we put a new top on kitchen table and painted it, put some improvements on the flour chest in the way of partition for different kinds of meal.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>Sawing firewood during the greater part of the day and managed to blister my hands at the business. The last calf of this season arrived today, we have had 7 this spring. will only raise 4 of them. spent evening at Choir Practice a large turnout of members and visitors.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>Bright warm days and frosty nights. The roads are very bad just now there being enough snow banks along them to keep the water on them. At the same work as yesterday, have now 4/2 cords sawed and some split and piled in shed.</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="#April._SUNDAY.2C_9._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April. SUNDAY, 9. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._WEDNESDAY.2C_12._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">April. WEDNESDAY, 12. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 14.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. SUNDAY, 9. 1876.</span></h2> <p>A fine bright spring morning and lovely muddy roads, very much so. Started for S School on horseback but the horse took fright and giving a sudden side lurch sent me sprawling in the mud had to spend the day at home in consequence. This evening in town and heard a blind man preach in CM Church text. John I 5th.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>Rode to town this morning on horseback. Ordered to be made a black suit of clothes @ K.C. &amp; Co. Bought at Mitchell's a gold locket for my watch chain @ $1.25. Hired a boy of 18 yrs for 7 months @ $16.00 per month. Rev John Ryan of York, England lectures in Brampton tonight on temperance.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>Our boy Daniel Fletcher started work this morning. We were sawing, splitting and piling fire wood all day. The warmest day we have had this spring, and I was glad to don a straw hat The sun being so bright &amp; strong. There are some large snow banks along the fences yet.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. WEDNESDAY, 12. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town this morning with grist to mill, also to Treadgold's for some repairs on sewing machine and some other minor affairs. After dinner was working at the wood. &amp;c. Raining more or less all day and every prospect of a speedy spring.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>With the help of one of Mr Perry's men we tore down the fireplace and chimney in the dining room and some other slight changes around the room. Had a trip with wagon for sand over to Hunters and another to Brampton for lime and Things for plastering, also it was raining pleasantly all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>Completed the job of yesterday and will make a decided improvement to the dining room. Our women folks are very busy spring house clearing and papering several of the rooms with help of Father. In town tonight at Choir Practice. Today was a holiday in Brampton.</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="#April._SATURDAY.2C_15._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April. SATURDAY, 15. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._TUESDAY.2C_18._1876"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">April. TUESDAY, 18. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 20.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. SATURDAY, 15. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Working today at the firewood, we are getting things once more pretty well into shape there. Spent afternoon in town, bought a broadcast spring hoe sower from Thayer agent for Oshawa firm where they are made @ $75.00. The roads are extremely bad.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 16.</span></h2> <p>Walked through the mud up to S. School at 10 AM lesson Acts II 12 to 28. "Peter's defence against the unjust charges of Jesus" A good attendance of scholars considering the weather. Heard Rev Jno Salton preach in CM church Brampton tonight. text I Thessal IV 1th verse. The choir sang "Old Easter Anthem".</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Helping to paper the walls of the dining room and by working late and constant we completed it. We have had a long spell of house cleaning and the girls are glad it is so near done. The weather is cold and windy with very frosty nights. At home this evening reading, &amp;c.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. TUESDAY, 18. 1876</span></h2> <p>Working in the woodyard still. will have fully a year &amp; one half's wood in advance stored up ready for use. Father was visiting our neighbour, Mr S Huxley who has been very ill for two months past. Today is my twenty fifth birthday. The wheels of time are turning rapidly.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>Father drove spring wagon to town this morning on a little "truck" and "trade" business, eggs and butter for some needful articles. Lent a helping hand to neighbour J Learment in fixing a pump. Spent the day in the woodyard. Weather is still rather backward.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town this morning and brought home our new seeder and cultivator combined and gave our note for seven months without interest. After dinner I took a tramp around the farm inspecting the prospects for getting at the spring work. The ground is soft.</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="#April._FRIDAY.2C_21._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April. FRIDAY, 21. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._MONDAY.2C_24._1876"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">April. MONDAY, 24. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 26.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. FRIDAY, 21. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Started fencing operations for the first time this spring by getting the Woodhall line fence in order for staking but can go no further at present because of frost in the ground. Drove to town this evening the roads are nearly dry. No choir practice as the church is being frescoed inside.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22.</span></h2> <p>Spent the day chopping cord in "lower bush" working on the fallen timber for the sake of putting things in order and give the grass more room for to grow. A heavy two hours rain this evening and mud will abound again.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S. School lesson Acts II 37 to 47. "The early Christian church". A deeply interesting subject for the study of every one. Took dinner and staid afternoon at "Willow Lodge". Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in town tonight. text. Luke XXIII 42 to 43.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 24. 1876</span></h2> <p>Chopping firewood in lower woods also splitting a few rails. Spreading leached ashes around the young orchard trees, also white washing the stone walls of woodshed. Gave the bull "Duke of Rose Lea" a thorough washing with soap and soft water. At home tonight finished reading the book Jack Harkaway.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25.</span></h2> <p>Finished chopping for the present Was grading and fixing the hill at the foot of lane leading to the flats. Tried to plow sod but it is yet to wet. Picking small stones into piles on the meadows. Yesterday we mailed a letter to Mrs Jno Ferguson Osborn, Missouri.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>The Spring meeting of Co of Peel Agr Society was held today in Brampton. The attendance of people was unprecedently large owing to a very fine day and work on the land not yet started. The show of horses was very good, of cattle only medium, we took 3rd prize on yearling bull. A good show of machines.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April.Thursday,27. 1876.</p> <p>Another fine day and we will need a great many more yet before the land is in working order. Tried the plowing of sod again this afternoon but gave it up after two hours work until next week. Had a visit this evening from Mr R J Nichols of No 10.</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>Had a heavy rain last night. Spent the day at various jobs such as oiling and cleaning the harness, cleaning up some seed barley, spreading manure on the meadows. In Brampton this evening. Received from K.C &amp; Co a new suit of black "diagonal" @ $31.00 Also at Choir Practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 29.</p> <p>Working at the Woodhall line fence cannot put in all the stakes yet because of the frost which comes out very slowly indeed. Will it ever come spring this year. I am almost getting impatient. Prospect of a hard frost tonight.</p> <p>April. Sunday, 30. 1876.</p> <p>Spent morning at S School. lesson Acts III, 1 to 12. "The lame man healed". A miracle wrought by Peter and John at the Beautiful gate of the Temple in Jerusalem. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in town tonight. text, Romans XII 9th verse, subject, Christian hatred.</p> <p>May. Monday, 1.</p> <p>A clear frosty morning. The land not yet ready for spring work. Spent forenoon in sowing 900 lbs of land plaster on a 7 1/2 acre field of young clover. After noon at the fence building over the creek at the Wiggin'sline. My sisters and I spent the evening in visiting Mr R J Nichols of No 10.</p> <p>Tuesday, 2.</p> <p>Plowing sod in field over the creek and finished it. There are some four acres of sod plowed in the field beside the fall wheat. Commenced sowing black oats in field behind barn with our new broadcast seeder, doing all the cultivating with it also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May, Wednesday, 3. 1876'</p> <p>Plowing sod in front field all day, set up fully 1 1/2 acres, it is very heavy work but the horses are fresh and strong. There is fully 11 acres in field. Spent evening in comapny wit neighbour R Watson, fishing with net in Etobicoke for "suckers" but we only caught two or three.</p> <p>Thursday, 4.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday the ground is getting harder every day. Completed the oat field with other team, worked the seeder with 3 horses and gave the field a stroke with iron harrow afterwords. The weather is dry and pretty warm. At home tonight reading Peel Banner</p> <p>Friday, 5.</p> <p>Had one team cultivating the ground for barley, using the seeder as a cultivator only for that purpose. Plowing sod with other team. A drizzling rain fell nearly all day, it will make the ground too wet for sowing anything this week.</p> <p>May. Saturday, 6. 1876.</p> <p>Plowed over an acre &amp; 1/2 of sod today, pretty heavy work on the team. Father bought of Jno Roberston, Brampton a new set of black team harness @ $24.00. Plant a few young apple trees from Goderich Rochester. In town tonight on foot.</p> <p>Sunday 7.</p> <p>Walked to town at 10 A.M. to attend Quarterly meeting Rev J G Scott of Minto preached text Mark SIV 4th verse Took dinner and tea at J.W. Mains. At S School after dinner. Heard Rev J G Scott preach tonight, text, Daniel VII 2 to 9th verses</p> <p>Monday, 8.</p> <p>Plowed 1 1/2 acres of sod today. Sowed on field beyond the creek 16 bushels of mixed grain, 10 of oats and 6 of peas, as an experiment on a mixed crop. Mr Samuel Huxley died last night, aged 56, after a 2 moth sickness. Spent evening and sat up all night as a watch or wake with two or three more.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Tuesday, 9. 1876.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at same work as yesterday. We have more or less rain falling every day. Spent afternoon at funeral of late S Huxley, he was buried in Brampton by Rev. J Jaliffe P.M. minister, who preached from text, Hebrews IV 9th verse.</p> <p>Wednesday, 10.</p> <p>The Peel Spring Assize Court is held in Brampton this week father is a Grand Juror. Rain! Rain!! until the ground is almost mortar. Drove up to H Dyers for 18 young maples and planted them in front field along the road. Also planted some horse chesnuts from our garden nursery.</p> <p>Thursday, 11.</p> <p>A fine bright day. Brampton was crowded with people attending the Court, there being several important trials, one for murder. Spent forenoon repairing fences. Afternoon was plowing sod in front field. J C Snell and wife were here this evening to tea.</p> <p>May. Friday, 12. 1876.</p> <p>Was almost compelled to got to the woods this morning to find a job, the ground being so saturated with water. Was crosscut- sawing some fallen hemlocks. Spent afternoon in town attending the court, the house was crowded to hear the "Ward" trial, it was 10 o'clock tonight when we left court.</p> <p>Saturday, 13.</p> <p>Was fixing the line fence at the creek next to R Watson. Was plowing sod afternoon and nearly finished the front field. Father attended Mrs D Smith's auction sale of house furniture. C Ward of Caledon was condemned by the jury for murder of his wife and sentenced to be hung on June 20th.</p> <p>Sunday, 14.</p> <p>At S.School this forenoon lesson Acts IV 8 to 22, "Christian Courage as shown by Peter and John". JC Snell &amp; Family took dinner here as this is 8th wedding anniversary. This evening heard in town at C M Church Rev E H Dewart of Toronto preach text II Corinthians IV 5th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Monday, 15. 1876.</p> <p>Started this morning to sow barley with broadcast seeder. 2 bush to an acre, also sowing at same time clover &amp; timothy, 7 quarts to acre. However at 10 oclock A.M. a heavy east rain set in and once more seeding operations were blockaded. In town tonight a C M Church, at meeting of "Young peoples aid society to raise money for painting Church.</p> <p>Tuesday, 16.</p> <p>The weather has cleared up again and ground drying slowly. Afternoon we resumed operations in barley field, running the harrow once over, after the seeder, the seed is then well covered. Visitors this evening Miss Emily Snell.</p> <p>Wednesday, 17.</p> <p>Rain. How it rains. This morning we had a soaking thunder shower of one hour, which has made the ground wetter than any time this season. Spent most of the day cutting courses for the water to drain off. Done the first garden work today sowing parsnip seed &amp;c &amp;c.</p> <p>May. Thursday, 18. 1876.</p> <p>Started sowing peas (mixed "{illegible}" and "golden vine") on the sod field this morning, with the seeder at rate of 2 1/2 bush per acre. The seeder done the same as one stroke with harrow. Spent evening in town at Methodist Church social given by Young People, Realized $35</p> <p>Friday, 19.</p> <p>Finished sowing peas put 26 bush on 10 1/2 acres, harrowed it twice over and water furrowed it. Tried to sow barley this afternoon but the ground is not in condition yet. At home tonight, feasting on newspapers.</p> <p>Saturday, 20.</p> <p>At work early this morning sowing barley for our house when a "smacking" shower wound up business for this week. Spent remaineder of day at all sorts of jobs, such as raking and cleaning up dooryard and sowing grass seeds in bare spots.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Sunday, 21. 1876.</p> <p>A heavy thunder shower last night. At S School this morning lesson, Acts IV 23 to 35. "Christian Fellowship in early church". A very warm day indeed. At 4 P.M. we had the heaviest rain yet this season, raising Etobicoke to a great height and sweeping away all the fences over the same.</p> <p>Monday, 22</p> <p>A fine clear day after the storm of last night which has swept several bridges on public roads besides leaving the ground so saturated with water that it will be 2 or 3 days before any more seeding can be done. Spent the whole day ditching in the pea field, wading in mud and water all day.</p> <p>Tuesday, 23.</p> <p>Last night we had a severe frost but fortunately the fruit blossoms are scarcely out yet so that little damage is done. Spent the day repairing fences. The grass is growing finely now. Commenced pasturing the rye with the sheep. Still feeding the cattle as in winter.</p> <p>May. Wednesday, 24. 1876.</p> <p>This is a time honored public holiday, but we are too busy as well as all farmers to keep it this year. Finished sowing our last barley field . Viney, Em and I spent evening in town at a Concert in the Hall for benefit of P.M. S.School. the singing was all local talent. A large audience</p> <p>Thursday, 25.</p> <p>We are having dry warm weather this week and the land is only just getting into good working condition. Planted a few "Early Rose" potatoes in garden. Started the job of hauling barn yard manure on the root ground. At home tonight reading the "Peel Banner".</p> <p>Friday, 26.</p> <p>The ground allotted for roots, we are plowing today an acre or two of it., there being 6 acres which is too much. Sowed the 1 1/2 acres with barley. Rolled the 10 1/2 acres of peas. Broke the metal head of the roller and paid to Haggert Bros $3.00 for a new one.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Saturday, 27. 1876.</p> <p>Washed the sheep (30) in Etobicoke on R Watson';s flats this forenoon. Afternoon I done and extra half day's work in rolling 13 acres of barley and peas. Weather grows warmer every day and no rain has fallen for one week. The pear and cherry trees are in bloom.</p> <p>Sunday, 28.</p> <p>Spent morning at S School lesson Acts V 1 to 12. "Lying unto God". It being a fine day we had a large school. Afternoon was at C.M.S.School Brampton, the Bible class is very large and interesting. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight, text, CXLII 4th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 29.</p> <p>Had one team rolling the barley field and the other drawing manure on root ground. Had a heavy shower about noon which stoppped business for a time. Was repairing the Watson line fence over the creek. The apple blossoms are just bursting into bloom.</p> <p>May. Tuesday, 30. 1876.</p> <p>Plowed the land for potatoes and mangolds, it having a coat of manure at a rate of 15 loads to acre. Sowed with our old hand drill 2 lbs of Yellow Globe mangold seed on 1/2 acre, near the center of old orchard field</p> <p>Wednesday, 31.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at job of planting potatoes, putting 10 bush "Early Rose" &amp; 1/2 bush "Garnet Chili" on 2/3 or an acre. plowed them in Also planted two drills of white beans, the old orchard field being "variety" field this year. Had a visit this evening from Jennie Peacock &amp; A F Campbell.</p> <p>June. Thursday, 1.</p> <p>And a real June day it has been, bright and warm, everything out of doors is as green as it can be. Spent the whole day, shearing 30 sheep, they will average about {blank space} lbs each the wool is nearly all of good quality. Father shore 8 of them and I 22.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Friday, 2. 1876.</p> <p>Was engaged in cross plowing a piece of land on the "flats" that was broken out of sod last fall intended for planting with corn for fodder. Had other team plowing land for rape. In town tonight at choir practice, had a slim turn out though.</p> <p>Saturday, 3.</p> <p>Completed the jobs we started at yesterday. About ten o'clock however a rain started which last most of the day and put a stop to work generally. At Campbell's blacksmith shop getting horses shod. There is now a promise of good crops especially grass and pasturage</p> <p>Sunday, 4.</p> <p>At S School this morning, lesson Acts V, 12 to 23. "The Apostle in prison". Took dinner and spent afternoon at Willow Lodge pleasantly in social talk reading and music. In Brampton C M Church tonight and heard Mr Jas Goodenham of Streetsville preach text. Jeremiah XII, 5th.</p> <p>June. Monday, 5. 1786{sic}</p> <p>Working hard all day at hauling manure on rye ground for millet. drew 11 loads, scattering it from wagon besides repairing the road to field which is badly cut up by travel on when wet. At home tonight.</p> <p>Tuesday, 6.</p> <p>Finished the work of yesterday putting 30 loads on the 3 acres. Have drew out about 90 loads of manure this spring have fully 60 loads yet. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange, the attendance of members was fair, some joining almost every night of meeting</p> <p>Wednesday, 7.</p> <p>Plowing at 5 o'clock A.M. at land for millet. Started doing the statute labor on our division this morning We put in 4 days today and broke the plow share. Weather has been quite cool with prospect tonight of more rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Thursday, 8. 1876.</p> <p>Let our man and team go on and work at the statute labour. Was drilling up and sowing 1/2 acres of rape in fall wheat field some that we had plowed up, it being winter killed. Also sowed in drills one bushel of Yankee corn on 3/4 of an acre of ground on the flats. Sowed rest of the plot 1/2 acre with Hungarian grass.</p> <p>Friday, 9.</p> <p>Today finished plowing the rye ground. Destroyed the tent caterpillars on apple trees, there being unusual good supply of them. Had visitors this afternoon. Mrs J C Snell and Miss K F Snell Spent this evening at a garden party in the grounds of the "Castle" Brampton, for C M Church.</p> <p>Saturday, 10.</p> <p>Sowed 1 3/4 bush of mixed Millet &amp; Hungarian grass seed on 3 1/2 acres of ground in old orchard. Started plowing the land for turnips, it works pretty well considering it is first plowing this spring. Today has been the hottest day thus far this year. Had some nice showers yesterday.</p> <p>June. Sunday, 11. 1876.</p> <p>Went to S School this morning in spring wagon. lesson, Acts V 24 to 42. "The Apostles arraigned before the Sanhedrin. A good attendance of scholars &amp; teachers. This evening in town heard Rev Jno Salton preach text, II Kings V 12th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 12.</p> <p>Working both teams all day cultivating and getting into "fittle" the turnips. After tea we started drilling up and sowing swede turnip seed at rate of 3 lbs to an acre. Worked too late tonight for to spend the evening in town as was my intentions.</p> <p>Tuesday, 13.</p> <p>Reckon we have at last come to the close of seeding of all kinds. Sowed 7 lbs of seed (turnips) on 2 1/3 acres. Went to Brampton at noon to attend the County Court as a petit Juror, this being my first experience in this line..</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Wednesday, 14. 1876.</p> <p>Went to Brampton at 9 A.M. and spent the entire day at the Court House listening to the lawyers wrangling and disputing about law and witnesses swearing both true and false statements. the day was warm indeed.</p> <p>Thursday, 15.</p> <p>To town again this morning and at Court until noon when the jurors were discharged and received their pay $1.50 per day. After dinner at the "Revue" I went to the opening service of the New Baptist Church. Spent evening at Mrs Goldings play croquet &amp;c.</p> <p>Friday, 16.</p> <p>Took G.T. train at 10 A.M. for Toronto. Attended J Snell's Sons Auction Sale of Short-horns on Crystal Palace grounds, the prices paid were very good, average about $400. per head for cows &amp; $300 for bulls. Had a short stroll through the streets and came home at 6 P.M. At choir Practice tonight.</p> <p>June. Saturday, 17. 1876.</p> <p>At work again after a four days release. Our boy has been cutting thistles out of the spring grain with a spud and we were at this job today. There are a great amount of them as the spring suited their growth. Had a nice rain this forenoon, the turnips are up nicely.</p> <p>Sunday, 18.</p> <p>In the forenoon at S School lesson, Acts VI chap. "The seven deacons chosen and set apart for their work by the apostles". At home this afternoon, Aunt Lizzie Ferguson &amp; Jennie are staying with us a few days. Spent evening at C M Church Brampton. Heard a young man preach text John III 14th</p> <p>Monday, 19.</p> <p>At work today constructing a new hay rack, made on the same principle as the old one (Humphrey's patent). the lumber is rock elm and basswood. Mrs E Ferguson, Viney &amp; I drove to J C Snell's and spent the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Tuesday, 20. 1876.</p> <p>Finished the job of spuding thistles in spring grain have just been one week at it. Have the new rack nearly finished, is 14 1/2 ft long and very strongly got-up. Received from T Crowforth for 3 fat sheep $15.00. Weather is quite cool, with some light showers.</p> <p>Wednesday, 21.</p> <p>Was horse hoeing the rape corn and potatoes, also the mangolds, these crops are in need of more rain just now their growth is nearly at a standstill. Had a team drawing manure into a pile in the field.</p> <p>Thursday, 22.</p> <p>Sold and delivered to K.C &amp; Co 102 bush Treadwell @ $1.02 per bush. also the same 260 .lbs of wool @ 27 C per lb. Settled a $40.00 acc/ there. The wool market is very dull this season, and at present no prospects of improvement. Our fleeces averaged nearly 9 lbs.</p> <p>June. Friday, 23. 1876.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at mowing with the scythes, the fence corners around several of the grain fields, this grass is particularly good this season and will pay well for the time taken in curing it for hay. In town this evening at Choir practice and doing some necessary errands.</p> <p>Saturday, 24.</p> <p>The earth presents a very handsome appearance just now the fields are laden with the perfume of clover blossoms and grain has a deep rich green color, early peas are in blossom &amp; barley just ready to shoot out. We drew in our first load of new hay from fence sides.</p> <p>Sunday, 25.</p> <p>Drove spring wagon to S School lesson, A Review of the past Quarter's lessons. The book of the Acts is one of deep interest and we have only studied the first six chapters during 3 months. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in town tonight, text, John 1st 29 verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Monday, 26. 1876.</p> <p>This morning we started to cut clover with mower, it is a very fair crop and somewhat down &amp; tangled, will not be able to cut neatly. Spent evening in town at the semi-monthly meeting of Young People's Association of C M Church music, readings &amp;c &amp;c.</p> <p>Tuesday, 27.</p> <p>Working this forenoon in root crop and hoeing corn. Run the mower again this afternoon and drew in three loads of first class hay. The clover is just in full bloom very few of the blossoms faded any. Weather very warm and dry.</p> <p>Wednesday, 28.</p> <p>Finished mowing the clover field. Borrowed R Watson's sulky rake for to try how we would like it before buying one, it makes for less work for both man &amp; beast at times of raking but hardly rakes as clean as the revolving rake, the first time over the field.</p> <p>June. Thursday, 29. 1876.</p> <p>Worked hard all day and late tonight trying to get all the clover hay in, have 14 loads hauled, there is a small load yet in the field, 7 3/4 acres. The hay is very bright and green not having had a drop of rain on it from first to last curing.</p> <p>Friday, 30.</p> <p>At 8 A. M. I commenced with our mower to cut a 23 acre field of timothy for J C Snell on his upper farm at No 16. Got through nearly 8 acres of it today. Spent evening and staid all night at Willow Lodge intending to do some work tomorrow, even if it is a public holiday.</p> <p>July. Saturday, 1.</p> <p>Worked nearly all forenoon at the job of yesterday when a rain started from the east which promises to be a protracted one so left work and came home. JCS. and family spent afternoon here. In evening we went to Concert Hall, Brampton to a concert for C M Church, singers &amp; reader were from Toronto, Realized $ {blank space}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Sunday, 2. 1876.</p> <p>A rainy day, warm and misty. Went to S School on horse tack under an umbrella, about 15 persons present lesson, I Chron XXVIII 1 to 10. "King David's charge to his son Solomon on his ascension to the throne of Israel". Spent remainder of day at home, raining quite hard this evening, but it is a great blessing of the whole country just now.</p> <p>Monday, 3.</p> <p>Some more rain the winding up of yesterday's storm. Went to Main's Steam Mill with a load of peas &amp; oats for chopping. Working in the root field, thinning the mangold crop, transplanting some of them, promise a fair crop.</p> <p>Tuesday, 4.</p> <p>Resumed cutting grass at Willow Lodge Farm this morning but was stopped by rain again at noon, so came home At same work as yesterday afternoon. Visitors today, Miss S Fulliames &amp; E Oconnor of Yorkville, Mrs McNichol of Orangeville, K.F. Snell &amp; Mrs J C Snell. Had a nice moonlight drive tonight to No 14 1st line east.</p> <p>July, Wednesday, 5. 1876.</p> <p>Spent forenoon in town, waiting for the grinding of a grist of 12 bush of Treadwell wheat. Afternoon were cutting thistles on the flats and resowing the rape plot as the first sowing is nearly destroyed by the flies. We had another heavy shower of rain today.</p> <p>Thursday, 6.</p> <p>Was cutting grass all day at J C Snell's, it being a bright warm day the horses suffered somewhat as the machine runs with a heavy draft this year. This evening drove spring wagon load of young ladies up to Snell's lake, it was beautiful moon light.</p> <p>Friday, 7.</p> <p>Completed the task of mowing 23 acres of meadow for JCS. The weather has been broken which has made the job twice as long in doing it, the hay will be somewhat damaged. Spent evening in town had no attendance at Choir Practice Sold "Old Fan" mare to E Watson @ $27.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Saturday, 8. 1876.</p> <p>Have mowed with scythes the orchard grass 1 3/4 acres in young orchard and bound it in sheaves, it is ripe and will be handier to thresh when bound. It is a heavy crop. This has been the hottest day yet mercury over 90 {symbol for degrees} in shade nearly all day.</p> <p>Sunday, 9.</p> <p>At S School at 10 o'clock lesson, II Chron, I 1 to 17, "Solomon's Choice", Wisdom and knowledge before riches and honor. Heard Rev Saml Salton in C M church Brampton tonight text, Luke XII 20th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 10.</p> <p>Started mowing the ten acre field of timothy on "other place" it promises a very fair crop. Drew in the orchard grass sheaves, two loads. had a very heavy rain this afternoon, so haying is suddenly stopped for a time. Spent evening at meeting of Y.P.A of C M Church.</p> <p>July, Tuesday, 11. 1876.</p> <p>Dosed the field potatoes with a dry mixture of 15 lbs flour and 1 lb Paris Green. there does not appear to be many Colorado on them yet. Nothing of any account done at hay making today. Spent evening at Dr Patullo's fine house &amp; grounds by Y. P.Association.</p> <p>Wednesday, 12.</p> <p>Weather continues dull and sultry. Run the mower two hours this morning. Afternoon drew in four loads of hay but it was not in good order. There is an extreme growth in vegetation the fodder corn planted five weeks ago is now nearly 3 ft high.</p> <p>Thursday, 13.</p> <p>Finished the mowing. At home and abroad have mowed 40 acres this afternoon we horse-raked what was cut in the morning and had one third of it into cocks when there descended one of the heaviest thunder showers of the season, a real soaker, there are no cracks in the ground now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Friday, 14. 1876.</p> <p>A fine clear day and good weather promises to be for a time at least. Working lively in hay field all day, turning and shaking out the hay and hauling in this evening. Raspberries and cherries are now rip and in abundance.</p> <p>Saturday, 15.</p> <p>Hay harvest in completed once more, had 19 loads of timothy hay off 9 1/2 acres. it is of very good quality and unloaded the greater part of it with horse fork. In all we have this year 35 loads of hay, besides a crop of millet now growing very rapidly.</p> <p>Sunday, 16.</p> <p>As usual to S School at 10 A.M. lesson, "Solomon's Temple" II Chron XIII 1 to 15. A rather difficult lesson for the teachers yet one that some of the children took an interest in. In town tonight heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach, text Revelations II 10th.</p> <p>July. Monday, 17. 1876.</p> <p>At work in the root plot all day, horse hoeing and hand hoeing the turnips, the grass and weeds have got the start of us making it slow and hard work thining turnips. The promise of a good crop is only middling as far as one can judge at present.</p> <p>Tuesday, 18.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday. The millet has grown very rapidly and is just coming out in head in some places. In six weeks from planting the fodder corn has grown to nearly 6 ft in height. Bought a bushel of cherries at No !0 @ $1 per bush.</p> <p>Wednesday, 19.</p> <p>Hoeing turnips continued was the business of today. After tea this evening we made the first start at the harvest by cradling half an acre of Treadwell on the Etobicoke Mills facing the south, a heavy crop and straw pretty bright but wheat is a little midged</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><br /> July. Thursday, 20. 1876.</p> <p>Heigh Ho! for a drive to the Caledon Mountains, Our whole family and J C Snell's family started early this morning for to spend a day of recreation We lunched in McLaren's woods and had a fine from his castle 51 ft high. from there we drove through the wild scenery at the forks of the Credit, got home at sundown.</p> <p>Friday, 21.</p> <p>We had a very enjoyable day yesterday indeed and look forward eagerly to the time when we will again have a picnic. Separated the ram lambs from the rest of the flock 18 of them they are a good even lot. Spent the day cutting wheat on the hills with reaper.</p> <p>Saturday, 22.</p> <p>This morning I started to cut a field of Treadwell for Mr. Jno Woodhall. but at noon rain came and stopped the proceedings, however it only turned out to be a light rain. In town this evening an hour or two got a close hair crop at J W Wood's.</p> <p>July. Sunday, 23. 1876.</p> <p>At S School this morning, lesson I Kings VIII, 5 to 21. "The Temple dedicated to worship of God". Afternoon was at C M School Brampton, the Bible class tonight by Mr A. Morton, is a good one. Took tea at Mrs Trueman's. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach text, tonight, Revelations XXII 17th.</p> <p>Monday, 24.</p> <p>Finished cutting 8 acres of wheat for J Woodhall. Our hired man "Dan" is today binding wheat at R Watson's. Afternoon we were reaping and I binding alone at our own wheat, From extreme heat of two weeks past we now have cool weather almost frost at nights.</p> <p>Tuesday, 25.</p> <p>With the help of R Watson and man we finished cutting and binding all our wheat some of it will not be worth threshing because of the rust. Afternoon was horsehoeing in the root crops. Made a sale of sheep and Berkshire to J C Snell and Bros.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July, Wednesday, 26. 1876.</p> <p>Cutting barley for the first today, it is yet rather green in some places hot having ripened evenly, was so badly down and twisted that we had to keep two scythes a going all the time where the machine run over it. Miss Jennie Peacock is here on a visit.</p> <p>Thursday, 27.</p> <p>Hauling the wheat from over the creek, brought it all in 7 loads beside raking the stubble with swath rake. The weather is very cool and has threatened rain all day and we are having a little rain this evening. Today for the first we had new potatoes.</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>The harvest is rather tardy just now, have to turn the cut barley over every day, it dries so slowly Was drawing the other field of wheat this afternoon, about one half of the field we stored in the barn for fodder but will thresh the rest of it,. Sister Em had some lady visitors today from town.</p> <p>July. Saturday, 29. 1876.</p> <p>Spent most of the day in the barley field, cutting, binding shocking and cocking, as it required. After tea we brought in two loads of loose barley. Went to town tonight on foot. Bought and paid for at W. J. Euarts a pair of laced fine shoes @ $6.00.</p> <p>Sunday, 30.</p> <p>Drove to S School this morning lesson, I Kings VIII, 22 to 30. "King Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple". At home all afternoon reading &amp;c. This evening heard Rev Wm McFadden preach, text, Romans I 16th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 31.</p> <p>Sent a man and team to R Watson's threshing. With other team we were hauling in barley some half dozen loads in prime condition. Started feeding the fodder corn to the stock, some of it is now mamoth {sic} in height the cattle eat it greedily.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 1. 1876.</p> <p>Finds us this year in the midst of barley harvest. Was reaping with machine most of the day, have about 6 acres yet to cut out of 19 acres. Weather for harvesting is all that could be desired, being dry very dry, the dust on the public roads is oppressive.</p> <p>Wednesday, 2.</p> <p>Put in a busy time today. In forenoon was binding barley mostly for convenience in hauling in and putting on the top of the mows. Miss Hattie Moreland is our visitor this week. Yesterday morning we put the second application of Paris Green on potatoes.</p> <p>Thursday, 3.</p> <p>Cut the last of the two fields of barley (18 acres), that on the low ground was green and rusty and will be the worst of the crop,. Afternoon was drawing in and unloading with horse fork,</p> <p>Aug. Friday, 4. 1876.</p> <p>Commenced reaping a 7 1/2 acre field of black oats, there is a good crop except an acre which is blighted with rust on the intense heat of a month ago, Do the most of our hauling in the afternoons. Spent evening at choir Practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>Have nearly half of the oats cut and bound up. Cut the last jof the barley 1 1/2 acres in old orchard field plowed and manured this spring, sowed on 26th of May, it has proved to be the best barley we have got this season.</p> <p>Sunday, 6.</p> <p>Attended Quarterly Meeting at Brampton C M Church Rev Jno Learoyd preached text - Luke XIX 10th verse. Afternoon at home, Heard Rev S Salton preach tonight text Hebrews XI 1st verse A sermon on faith.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Monday, 7. 1876.</p> <p>With the help of A.M. Campbell we finished cutting, binding and stooking our oats. Weather continues very dry with any apparent prospects of rain, Early ripe apples and pears are all now the luxuries for the palate,</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>Forenooon drawing the last of the barley except the rakings. Spent afternoon cutting with reaper and scythes the crop of mixed oats &amp; peas, it has proved to be a failure, the oats have not kept the peas up from lying on the ground. (Sold first ram lamb to Mr Goulding of Amaranth.</p> <p>Wednesday, 9.</p> <p>The result of reaping yesterday was wasting a great many peas. Today we started work in large pea field pulling with scythes. Father mowed part of the Hungarian grass and raked barley stubble with R. Watson's sulky rake.</p> <p>Aug. Thursday, 10. 1876.</p> <p>At last we have secured the barley crop by bringing in the rakings. Was drawing the mixed crop, had 8 large loads, which will make good fodder after threshing. In the evening, went through the "Peel Banner" with eagerness as these busy times the papers are refreshing.</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>Had some assistance from our neighbors for half a day at cutting peas, however we were busy all day hauling oats and peas. Also drew a load of Hungarian hay from the flats in first class order. Tonight went through some more newspapers from town.</p> <p>Saturday, 12.</p> <p>Working lively at drawing in oats, pretty heavy job because of the high pitching in the barn, beside the weather is exceedingly oppressive. The grass is losing all its freshness, which it has maintained so well all summer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Sunday, 13. 1876.</p> <p>For various reasons we did not go to S School this morning Being very tired from a very heavy week's work and the day very warm. However it proved a long day around the house and think will not try the same plan again for some time. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight text Matt XVII 1st.</p> <p>Monday, 14.</p> <p>Put in a severe day's work at cutting peas. I cut fully 2 acres, three of us cutting 5 acres. Started work this morning at 4.30 A.M. today and quit at 7.30 P.M. Mercury today was 85 {symbol for degrees} in the shade.</p> <p>Tuesday, 15.</p> <p>Completed the harvest cutting at last. Also mowed the millet in old orchard some 3 acres. Afternoon we brought in unloaded with horse fork 5 loads of peas. Visitors this evening from town Miss J Peacock and Mr Little.</p> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 16. 1876.</p> <p>And another hard day's work nearly completed the harvest brought in eleven loads of peas, stowing them away in all sorts of corners about the barn and up among the rafters. Weather is still very dry.</p> <p>Thursday, 17.</p> <p>Once more the old saw is repeated "Harvest Home" The weather through out has been favorable, which accounts for us being through in such good season. Had 23 loads of peas off 10 1/2 acres. This afternoon working at the crop of millet.</p> <p>Friday, 18.</p> <p>Housed the millet in fine condition, 8 loads in all the hay mows are all well filled this year. The livestock will be well provided for next winger. In town tonight and at choir practice, having a good sing is an evening well spent,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Saturday, 19. 1876.</p> <p>Spent forenoon washing all the sheep, great &amp; small {57}, in Etobicoke, had to make a dam to get enough water for the job, the wool had got so begrimed with dust &amp; sweat that washing was needed badly. The day was very warm. Afternoon was spent hoeing turnips.</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Prov III 1 to 20. "The Value of wisdom". These lessons are full of instruction but are pretty hard subjects on which to interest a class of young boys. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight, text Hebrews IV, 16th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 21.</p> <p>Spend an half hour every morning now feeding corn to the cattle. Sent our man to E Dale's threshing. We were engaged all day in putting down a new hard maple floor in the kitchen, the original floor was pine, very dark in color and never looked well.</p> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 22. 1876.</p> <p>Finished the new floor and it looks capital the maple being nicely variegated in color and as hard as wood can possibly be. Was building a rail fence around the fodder corn. Spent last evening and tonight both in town, making preparations for the Centennial.</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>A dusty, dirty job was the work of today helping Learment to thresh against a head wind. Mrs John Mason, Senr of Missouri came here today on a visit. we are expecting some more friends from there shortly. Dry the weather is still no rain for 4 weeks.</p> <p>Thursday, 24.</p> <p>Is observed by the Brampton people as a civic holiday, a cheap excursion to Niagara Falls return tickets $1.50. Today had one team hauling manure and with the other was cross plowing the pea land it is almost impossible to plow the ground it is so hard.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Friday, 25. 1876.</p> <p>Took noon train today from Toronto to do some business there before starting for Philadelphia changed $25. into American money at a premium of 10 percent. Bought a return ticket for $9.00 and some other necessaries for the trip. Put up tonight at the Albion Hotel.</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>Took G.W.R. train at 10 A.M. via Hamilton and Niagara Falls, to a partial view of them while crossing on the bridge. Thence through Lockport to Rochester, we did not stay long enough to see the city, will travel all night before reaching our journeys end.</p> <p>Sunday, 27,</p> <p>As day broke this morning, a scene of enchanting beauty, was presented in continued series of beautiful landscapes, which last all the way to Philadelphia arriving here at 11 AM. Our company of four, W. Smith, J Carter &amp; A Campbell went right to our boarding housem 803 N, 26th street. Went to Church in the evening.</p> <p>Aug. Monday, 28. 1876.</p> <p>This morning we commenced doing the International Fair in right earnest. There are 236 acres enclosed from the beautiful Fairmount Park for the Fair ground. There are 5 immense buildings (one nearly 1/2 mile long) all filled with all kinds of products and machinery, besides 150 other buildings for every variety of use.</p> <p>Tuesday, 29.</p> <p>We spend all day on the ground only retiring once (as it is 50 cts a time) Have only time to go through hurridly and then not see more than half the show. There are 41 different countries represented and from all parts of the world, each one having a space alloted to them and the show their own peculiar products and manufactures.</p> <p>Wednesday, 30.</p> <p>We took a rest today from the rather tiresome job of walking in Fair. In taking the street cars down through the city. It has ,817,448 of population, covers 82,700 acres of land. We visited Independence Hall and saw the relics of one hundred years ago. the United States Mint, the Girard College an immense store building endowed by a simple citizen @$6,000,000.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Thursday, 31. 1876</p> <p>Today we spent in Fair, there are steam cars running all around the grounds from which a good view of the whole may be obtained. A steam elevator in an iron skeleton frame 250 ft high you can bird's eye view of all and the whole city. Bought some specimens of olive wood from Palestine and other little things from foreign lands.</p> <p>Sept. Friday, 1.</p> <p>The live stock department was opened today it make a separate show of itself, as yet only the horses are on exhibition. Canada has 54 splendid horses there, one from Brampton U States shows some valuable blood horses England some heavy horses. Took the noon train for New York, arrived at 4 P.M. put up at Cosmopilitan Hotel and a moon light view of the City.</p> <p>Saturday, 2.</p> <p>Took the boat this morning to Rockaway beach, situated 30 miles out of the City of Long Island. After 3 hours of pleasant sailing we arrived at the surf and saw hundreds of folks bathing in the old Alantic's {sic} briny waves. The sea breezes are delightful, after spending 4 hours, gathering shells and mementos we set sail for New York and got there just after dark.</p> <p>Sept. Sunday, 3. 1876.</p> <p>Took the ferry boat this morning across East river into Brooklyn, a fine old city to hear Rev DeWitt Salmage preach in his Tabernacle, holding 6000 persons. His text is Isaiah XXVIII 27th &amp; 28th. and his sermon unique and eloquent though plain. Afternoon went to Central Park, it is the handsomest we ever saw, it is almost impossible to describe it.</p> <p>Monday 4.</p> <p>At 8.30 a.m. we bade adieu to New York with all its richness &amp; magnificense Took the steam boat "Daniel Drew" up the Hudson River, 150 miles to Albany, the state capital. The trip up the river and the scenery was really the most enjoyable part of the whole trip, it was grand, we were 9 hours sailing nearly an average of 18 miles an hour.</p> <p>Tuesday, 5.</p> <p>Travelled all last night at a high rate of speed on N.Y. Central RR,. from Albany, through Utica Rochester to Buffalo at 7 o'clock this morning, thence by rail to the Bridge over Niagara in sight of the mighty Falls. Got to Hamilton at noon and Toronto by 2 P.M. and home again, at 5 oclock, tired and hungry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 6. 1876.</p> <p>At home during my absence several friends from States have arrived. Uncle Jno Ferguson and wife on a two month visit for their health, R.G. Ferguson from Bay City was here a few days but had left for home previous to my arrival. Done nothing today but talk about the sights and to rest.</p> <p>Thursday, 7</p> <p>There is yet no break in the severe drouth, which has lasted for ;nearly two months. Plowing is almost an impossibility as the ground is so hard. Have not sowed any Fall wheat this year. Spent today hauling with wagon the stones off the newly seeded clover field. In town tonight with team.</p> <p>Friday, 8.</p> <p>Sent our man to A Woodhall's threshing. Father, Viney and the Missouri friends started in spring wagon this morning for to drive to Scarborough to visit my aunt's. Spent the afternoon pleasantly at C M S S. Picnic of Brampton held at "Eldorado".</p> <p>Sept. Saturday, 9. 1876.</p> <p>Very little important work can now be done on the farm, this morning I hitched up and tried to plow but no go, had to give it up, went in the house and helped to churn, &amp;c. Afternoon we had a job in removing a rail fence. Took the ewe lambs (10) away from their dams, to feed them better.</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>At S School this morning after a second three weeks absence. lesson, Prov XXXI 10 ti 31. "The excellent woman". Mr Haines of Cheltenham was present and gave a good address to the school. Heard Rev W McFadden preach in town tonight, text, Jeremiah VIII 21st verse.</p> <p>Monday, 11.</p> <p>Took a before breakfast ride to Willow Lodge on an important errand for aunt Lizzie Ferguson. Sent our man to R Smith's threshing. Spent the day around home, doing the chores and some little work around the house picking apples and digging a bagful of "Murphy's" &amp;c &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Tuesday, j12. 1876.</p> <p>Our folks drove to town to do a little trade in family groceries Done very little work today in fact the routine "fall" work is at a stand still because of the drouth. After tea Em and I drove to town. J C Snell's little folks are staying here while their father and mother are at Centennial.</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>Took a grist 10 bush Treadwell to Main's Mill Brampton. Getting everything in readiness about the barn for the threshing tomorrow and day following. Weather dry still, almost the last vestige of green has disappeared from the grass Cattle are living on the fodder corn.</p> <p>Thursday, 14.</p> <p>Commenced threshing this morning with A. Rossiter's machine. Today we put through the fall wheat and oats, of the former we will have about 120 bush off 8 acres, the latter about 350 bush off 7 1/2 acres, also threshed 80 bush of mixed oats and peas. We had a disagreeable head wind today.</p> <p>Sept. Friday, 15. 1876.</p> <p>A fine day with wind from the right quarter. Finished threshing the barley about 4 P.M. will have probably 450 bush off 19 acres. In the two days work will have fully 1000 bush. Spent the evening at Edmonton Lodge. I.O.O.F. an open meeting, a crowded house and good entertainment. Our Ella sang a song.</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>Spent the day with team and two men at D Wiggins threshing. Sister Rilley got home last night after a visit to Oshawa. Mother starts for same place today for a week's visit. Last night I received a letter from cousin Thos Harrington of Missouri.</p> <p>Sunday 17.</p> <p>At S School this morning, lesson Ecclesiastes, XII, chap, A Godly life a most interesting lesson and easily applied to the children's wants In town tonight, heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach, text, Mark VII, 37th verse. The glorious rain is upon us at last from N.East started this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Monday, 18. 1876.</p> <p>Just a splendid rain, falling slowly and steadily for 24 hours. Cleared off at noon. Spent afternoon with two hands and team at R Watson's threshing. there has been scarcely any frost yet this season. At home this evening.</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>At R Watson's all forenoon. After dinner started plowing some pea stubble beyond the creek for fall wheat . Had other team drawing to the barn the last of the fodder corn. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange one candidate initiated.</p> <p>Wednesday, 20.</p> <p>Sowed 3 bush of Seneca wheat on 1 1/2 acres, the land was in good order, worked nearly as fine as a fallow. Started plowing the oat stubble land for rye. After tea I drove over to Guy Bell's for bush of rye.</p> <p>Sept. Thursday, 21. 1876.</p> <p>Had both teams at the plowing. In the afternoon we sowed 6 1/2 bush of rye on 3 1/2 acres. The land plows and works well for the amount of rain has been very limited. This evening we had some visitors Misses R Carter &amp; S Campbell and W Smith, R J Nichols &amp; A Campbell.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>Spent forenoon putting the finishing touches to the fall seeding 3 1/2 rye &amp; 1 1/2 of wheat. Sold to J Woodhall a Berkshire 3 months old @ $10.00. Was hauling in a straw stack into town. In town this evening a few minutes at Conservator Office and at Choir Practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 23.</p> <p>Drawing straw and moving chaff, fixing all the fodder in order for winter. Fanning a load of barley for market, picking a few fallen apples, &amp;c &amp;c Sold to Robert Norris a Cotswold ram lamb @ $20.00, also a Berkshire sow @ $9.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Sunday, 24. 1876.</p> <p>Em and I drove in buggy up to S School, lesson, A Review of the past Quarters lessons, the subjects, golden texts and general outline, it is an interesting exercise and proves which have been the most attentive scholars. In town tonight and heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach, text, Deut. XXIX 29th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>A bright, warm day, and very suitable for the job we were at namely washing the lambs 16 rams 4 ewe lambs &amp; 4 shearling ewes. Heated the water and done the washing in a box in the yard. Wrote and sent a letter to S.F. Harrington of Joplin Missouri.</p> <p>Tuesday, 26.</p> <p>First day, Co. Peel, Ag. Society's Fall Fair. Drove to town in the evening and met mother and Elsie at RR Depot on their return from Oshawa. Started the regular Fall plowing in pea stubble land in front field. A cold wet night.</p> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 27. 1876.</p> <p>Brampton Fair Day morning was miserably cold and wet. however at 10 A.M. it blew up dry but was a chilly day. The attendance of people was large and amount of stuff in all departments fully up to average of former years. Took two prizes on lambs. Sold 9 ram lambs</p> <p>Thursday, 28.</p> <p>Drove to Willow Lodge with 8 r lambs that J C Snell bought from us @ $17.00 each. they were the pick of the whole lot. Afternoon we made a start at potato harvest but rain came on and put a stop to business suddenly. Uncle Jno Ferguson and wife are here tonight.</p> <p>Friday, 29.</p> <p>Had one team plowing in pea land. The rest of our force were at the potato raising, plow a slice off each side of drill then throw them out with a potato form, they will not yield well for the quantity of ground. In town this evening,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Saturday, 30. 1876.</p> <p>How differently spent from the first day of the month the latter was spent in New York City and today was spent at the on between the plow handles. Had our man Dan at potato harvesting. Visitors today, Mr &amp; Mrs James Mason of Chicago &amp; Mr &amp; Mrs Jno Ferguson of Missouri also Mrs Jno Mason</p> <p>Oct. Sunday, 1.</p> <p>Spent the forenoon at S School lesson, Acts VII 1 to 19. "Stephen's defence before the Jewish Council" The "Northern Messenger" was distributed as usual twice a month, it contains a portrait of Commodore Vanderble of New York. Heard Rev S Salton preach in town tonight, text John XX, 22nd</p> <p>Monday, 2.</p> <p>One team plowing all day, one man working in potato patch. the rest of the folks went away visiting to Modelands &amp; Thompson's 3rd &amp; 4th lines east. Spent evening in town at Y.P. Association meeting at C M Church, the entertainment was music and readings, also plenty of fun.</p> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 3. 1876.</p> <p>Programme of work today was similiar to yesterday, the plowing is a heavy job, the land that was worked so wet last spring is very hard, the rain of this fall has not had but little effect on it. This evening we started the job of peeling apples for drying.</p> <p>Wednesday, 4.</p> <p>Guelph Central Fair is just now in full blast and a great many of the neighbours are away to it this morning, Father went up. Spent the day plowing. The weather is cool, frosty nights.</p> <p>Thursday, 5.</p> <p>Plowing yet but will soon get through that field. The rest of our force was picking up apples, they picked 12 barrels of fallen apples and started hand picking, they are a good crop, plentiful but not large in size. Uncle J.F. and wife are here tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Friday, 6. 1876.</p> <p>Rain last night but this morning a cold blast from West, promises frost. Sent a grist of chopping peas and oats to mill, Brampton. Finished plowing the pea land. Visitors today from Minto, Mr James Stinson, wife &amp; family. "Conservator" newspaper comes to hand enlarged one fourth and improved.</p> <p>Saturday, 7.</p> <p>Spent forenoon running the furrows in front of the house. Picking apples, have 25 barrels in all now gathered, 10 hard and other for cider and drying. A good many to pick yet there being a good crop.. The first snow flakes appeared today.</p> <p>Sunday, 8.</p> <p>In the morning we went to S School, lesson, Acts VII 35 to 57 "A continuation of Stephen's defense". The Brampton C.M.S School held their Anniversary services today Rev Mr Glover of Albion preached in morning. This evening we heard Rev Mr Rutledge of Yorkville preach, text, John XII 32nd verse.</p> <p>Oct. Monday, 9. 1876.</p> <p>Attacked another field with vigor with team and plow. The field beyond the creek it is in fine order turns up like a garden. In town tonight at the Anniversary C M S School, they had no tea, and made no charge at the the door but collected $120.00.</p> <p>Tuesday, 10.</p> <p>On Sunday night last we had the killing frost of the season, the ground was frozen one inch deep. At the same occupation as yesterday. Had two men at Woodhall's threshing. To town again tonight for to bring up some of the folks.</p> <p>Wednesday, 11.</p> <p>Forenoon was at the plow. After dinnner went to Auction Sale of Farm, Stock, Implements &amp; Furniture belonging to the late Saml Huxley, the farm of 48 1/2 acres sold for $5050.00. Emm, Ella &amp; I spent evening with the No 10 young folks at Mr Wm Campbell's, No 20.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Thursday, 12. 1876.</p> <p>Drew to Brampton and sold to K.C. &amp; Co 195 bush barley in three loads @ 75 C per bush. The highest market price was 77C today but ours only weighed 46 lbs to bush and was counted No.2 barley. Spent evening at meeting of Y.P.A of CM Church. Had some good music &amp; reading</p> <p>Friday, 13.</p> <p>At the plow again today climbing the steep Etobicoke banks. Had other team drawing a pile of well rotted manure on young orchard field as a top dressing to the trees. In town tonight for an hour or so. Got my hair barbered at J E Woods.</p> <p>Saturday, 14.</p> <p>Sold to K.C.&amp; Co and delivered 130 bush barley at same price as before. Have a load or two yet of barley to sell. Made a lot of money scatter in paying up several small bills. Yesterday was a warm clear day but today is bitter cold.</p> <p>Oct. Sunday, 15. 1876.</p> <p>To Sunday School on foot against a cold Nor Wester with snowflakes occasionally flying. lesson, Acts VII 52 to 60. the martyrdom of Stephen". Spent afternoon and took tea at Willow Lodge. In town tonight and heard in C M Church a minister just from England, text, Acts XXVI 28th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 16.</p> <p>To the plowing again beyond the Etobicoke. Had the Missouri friends here last night and today, they are making preparations for starting homeward soon In town tonight and heard Rev Jno Potts of Toronto preach text from the Acts, "Men and brethren what shall we do".</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday and finishing plowing the field. Have the other team still at the manure hauling now from the chip yard. There is being held in C M Church, Brampton a "Four day's meeting, preaching 3 times a day, tonight Rev Jno Learoyd preached text, Matt XVI, 26th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 18. 1876.</p> <p>Our friends and visitors from the States took their departure at 8.30 A.M. by G.T.R.R. after a two months stay in this their native land. Spent the day plowing in old orchard field. Weather is fine, has the appearance of Indian summer.</p> <p>Thursday, 19.</p> <p>Commenced the root harvest by pulling by hand and topping 4 loads of Mangolds, they are only small in size and as crop are almost a failure. The four day's meeting in town is well attended at every service This evening a blind man preached a good sermon on "Justification by Faith".</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>Drew in the remainder of the mangold only 5 loads about 120 bush off 1/2 acre. Finished the plowing of ground of Hungarian sod very heavy work, the land is getting harder every day, rain is wanted. In town tonight and heard in C.M.Church Mrs Youmans of Picton give an address on Temperance, the best I have ever heard.</p> <p>Oct. Saturday, 21. 1876.</p> <p>One team plowing and one team hauling gravel from the creek for the paths in dooryard, also leaf mould from the woods for the garden, and some sand for the real clay spots of ground in front field. Quite a warm day for the season of the year.</p> <p>Sunday, 22.</p> <p>S. School at 10 A.M. lesson, "The Acts" VIII, 9 to 25. "Simon the sorcerer". At 2 P.M. was at the C M S School. Brampton, the same lesson there and was well taught in the Bible class. In evening heard Rev Wm Briggs of Toronto preach, text, Isaiah XXXII, 20th. An excellent sermon followed, briefly on mission work.</p> <p>Monday, 23.</p> <p>How it rains, since midnight and until noon today it has come down steadily. Spent the day working in and around the barn. In town tonight at annual Missionary meeting of C M church addresses were given by Rev Dr Jeffers, Rev Mr Bredin and W H Gibbs of Oshawa</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 24. 1876.</p> <p>Both teams plowing in fall wheat stubble field. The rain has improved the condition of the ground for plowing. Weather is warm after the rain. Have all the cattle stabled and fed at night.</p> <p>Wednesday, 25.</p> <p>Today we completed plowing the field was working at yesterday. Had a visit from Mr Jno Newhouse of St Catherines, his principal theme is religion and revival meetings. This evening at home and finished another job for this year viz. paring apples for drying.</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>Spent the whole day with our full force at Jno Learment's threshing The folks at home were in town doing some shopping suitable for this season, that is providing articles for protection in winter. The roads are very muddy just now, have more or less rain every day, sometimes snow squalls</p> <p>Oct. Friday, 27. 1876.</p> <p>This forenoon was improved by taking into barn the remnant of the straw stack. Afternoon shovelling furrows &amp;c &amp;c. To town tonight in buggy, at 6 P.M. mother took G.T.R.train for Oshawa for to take care of a "new baby" Rice. At choir Practice as usual.</p> <p>Saturday, 28.</p> <p>A snow storm has taken place during last night, which has taken all the heat today could raise to put it out of sight. Yesterday, sold a ram lamb to Mr Caugherty of Caledon @ $10.00 and today one to Mr R Carter @ $10.00. Today we finished all the plowing except where the turnip crop stands</p> <p>Sunday, 29.</p> <p>At S School this morning, attendance not quite up to the mark, because of the bad roads, lesson, Acts VIII, 25 to 40, "Philip and the Eunuch", on the subject of Christian baptism. Tonight in Brampton heard Rev S Salton, preach text, Matt XI, 12 verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Monday, 30. 1876.</p> <p>Started two plows to work this morning in oat stubble field intended for fallow next summer. Paid the note of $75.00 due for broadcast seeder to Bright &amp; Thayer of Brampton. Spent this evening in town at meeting Y.P.Association in Lecture-room of CM Church, Readings and music were the order of the evening.</p> <p>Tuesday, 31.</p> <p>Completed the job we started at yesterday. The plowing is all done except where the turnip crop now stands. The weather is beautifully mild the past two day and superb moonlihgt nights. Tonight is All Hallow-E'en and consequently mischief will be rife among the boys.</p> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 1.</p> <p>Dawned with a dense mist and the air as warm as a spring morning. The turnip harvest was started today the crop is thin and small one and will not yield more than one third taking them up the usual way, topping with hoes and plowing out.</p> <p>Nov. Thursday, 2. 1876.</p> <p>Today has been appointed by Lieut. Gov. Macdonald of Ontario as a Thanksgiving day. A great many people are spending it at shooting consequently all the woods around ar ringing with the noise of guns. Em and I went to town tonight to P.M. S.School anniversary.</p> <p>Friday, 3.</p> <p>The tea meeting last night was a good one. singing by the school and recitations also by them. Still at the turnips and have all in but a couple of loads have in 12 loads about 350 bush. Tonight a school meeting is held in our section</p> <p>Saturday, 4.</p> <p>Turnip harvest completed as well as other harvesting for this year. Will have about 400 bush of turnips. Drew off all the tops into another field for the cattle and started right away to plow the ground Mother arrived home tonight from Oshawa.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Sunday, 5. 1876.</p> <p>Attended Quarterly Meeting at Brampton C M Church at 10 A.M. Rev S Salton preached, text, Exodus III 2nd verse. The turnout of people was not as large as usual owing to bad state of roads. Took dinner and tea at J.W.Mains Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight, text, Revelations VII 9th &amp;10th</p> <p>Monday, 6.</p> <p>Made a start at plowing with the two teams at the turnip ground but a heavy east rain set in at 10 o'clock A.M. and we had to put up for remainder of the day. Spent afternoon at filing saws and grinding axes. Also putting all the live stock safe under cover for the night.</p> <p>Tuesday, 7.</p> <p>Mailed a letter to T.F. Harrington of Joplin, Missouri. Spent this forenoon in "lower bush" sawing with cross cut a fallen maple tree. Afternoon was plowing. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange No 120. paid for some goods, received a few weeks ago $2.00.</p> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 8. 1876.</p> <p>At last the plowing is done on this farm for this year. Have plowed about 43 acres since Sept 15th nearly all with one plow. Spent part of today sawing in woods, at bush and hemlock. Weather is very dull and cloudy, but quite mild for so late in the season.</p> <p>Thursday, 9.</p> <p>Put in a steady days sawing in lower woods, at a large dry beech tree, cutting in 2 ft logs, then plan is an improvement on the old chopping into cordwood. At home tonight reading the "Guardian".</p> <p>Friday, 10.</p> <p>This morning we brought up from R Watson's a cider press belonging to W Broddy and made about 50 gals of cider from a pile of apples about 20 bush. In the woods again after dinner. In town tonight and at Choir Practice Received a newspaper from "Joplin" Missouri.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Saturday, 11. 1876.</p> <p>Finished sawing for the present Have now about 8 cords of wood cut. part 4 ft long &amp; part 2ft long. Spent afternoon plowing sod in back field of "other place", only plowed one ridge, just to try the capacity of iron plow.</p> <p>Sunday, 12.</p> <p>Through the mud to S School this morning, lesson, Acts IX 19 to 32, "The early ministry of Apostle Paul". the chosen vessel to preach to the Gentiles. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in town tonight, text, Luke. XVII, 32nd verse. An impressive sermon on Lot's wife.</p> <p>Monday, 13.</p> <p>A warm, bright day. In the woods all forenoon. At noon our man's time being up he stopped work and was paid $100.00, the amount of wages due him. The funeral of late Mr Jno Pickard took place today. In town tonight at open meeting of Y.P.Association of CM Church the exercises were music &amp; readings</p> <p>Nov. Tuesday, 14. 1876.</p> <p>Another forenoon was spent in woods. Afternoon we were doing the final ditching and shovelling at odd places for the approach of winter. J. C Snell and wife were here to tea tonight and he paid us $100.00 on stock acc/.</p> <p>Wednesday, 15.</p> <p>Drove to town this morning with small load of grain for chopping, also Dan Fletcher's trunk, he starts for England tomorrow. Brought A.F.Campbell and Jennie Peacock up home and they spent the afternoon. Drove them home again tonight. This morning I had a tooth extracted by T Graham.</p> <p>Thursday, 16.</p> <p>Spent the whole forenoon in hunting and shooting two dogs that made an attempt to worry our sheep this morning, but caught them in the act and charged them with leaden shot. Spent afternoon helping neighbour R. Watson at a job. At home tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Friday, 17. 1876.</p> <p>Drew half a dozen loads of gravel from the flats for to fill the mudholes in barnyard Also drawing sand and spreading it on the clay spots in front field. Had a pastoral call from Rev Jno Learoyd. In town tonight and at Choir Practice</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>Miss Lizzie McFaul came home with us last night to stay over Sunday. Today did not do any work of importance. a few chores and a while in the woods a shooting. Weather continues mild and scarcely any frost.</p> <p>Sunday, 19.</p> <p>A kind of a misty rain fell steadily all day. Went to S School on horseback, lesson Act IX 31 to 43. "Dorcas restored to life through instrumentality of the Apostle Peter". In consequence of the wet night and bad roads we spent evening at home. We had the Misses L McFaul and Tilly Snell.</p> <p>Nov. Monday, 20. 1876.</p> <p>Another wet day. Had a trip to "Willow Lodge" stock farm on business. Afternoon had a buggy ride to town and did not get home until dark which now comes at 5 o'clock. At home tonight nursing a cold and sore throat.</p> <p>Tuesday, 21.</p> <p>Spent the day helping Mr Thos Simpson to thresh. Jno Snell's Sons have just issued a large catalogue of their Berkshires and Cotswolds, illustrated with numerous cuts of the animals therein contained. We have had three wet days in succession.</p> <p>Wednesday, 22.</p> <p>Drove team and wagon over to Norval and brought from thence home 1440 lbs of wheat bran paying therefor 1/2 c per lb. The roads are extremely bad just now. Sold a ram lamb to D. Wiggins, Senr @ $8.00 and another to A Cheyne @ $5.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Thursday, 23. 1876.</p> <p>Dark and gloomy weather. Father went to town on foot to transact some little item of business. I spent the day fixing stands for the house plants and flowers. Sold the last lamb of the season to R Lowes @ $7.00. As usual spent evening at home.</p> <p>Friday, 24.</p> <p>Broke the sod for a foundation to a combined ash and smoke house to be built of brick a few feet from east corner of the kitchen, size to be 8 ft X 10 ft, with a double roof To night was spent eagerly perusing the papers, Brampton papers are full of letters on the Dunkin Act.</p> <p>Saturday, 25.</p> <p>Doing a variety of jobs, among these I completed the flower stand of planed basswood lumber having three shelves or steps. An hour or two in town this afternoon. Mailed a letter to Belleville for a Book on accounts The ground is white with snow today.</p> <p>Nov. Sunday, 26. 1876.</p> <p>To all appearance, winter is upon us once more for last night there fell fully four inches of snow. At S School this morning lesson, Acts IX 1 to 20. "The vision of Peter while at Joppa". In town at C M Church tonight. Rev J Wait of Streetsville preached text, Reb XVII 6th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 27.</p> <p>Spent another whole day at Thos Simpson's threshing. Em and I took tonight and was a couple of hours at meeting of Y.P.A. of C.M. Church, business music and readings were the order of the evening. Snow fell all day about 8 inches deep now.</p> <p>Tuesday, 28.</p> <p>Working among the stock in the barnyard all day. Sold a quantity of dry wood uncut to A Arthers @ $7.00 Bought of M. Gummerson a dressed hog weighing 204 lbs @ 5 3/4 C per lb. The sleighing is quite brisk today. Received from Belleville a "Canadian Accountant"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 29. 1876.</p> <p>Off to town to meet the early train with mother and Viney who went to Toronto to consult Dr Hodder about Viney's health. Weather is just frosty enough to keep the snow that fell on Monday, the sleighing is not good. In town again tonight.</p> <p>Thursday, 30.</p> <p>Did not do much important work today beside caring for the stock. The funeral of our neighbour, John Wilson who was killed by the kick of a horse took place this afternoon. At home tonight studying the "Canadian Accountant".</p> <p>Friday, 1</p> <p>This morning had decidedly a winter appearance, nearly a foot of snow on the level mercury 5 {symbol for degrees} below zero. In the morning, took a drive to Willow Lodge and saw the Berkshires over 100 in number In town tonight and at the Choir Practice.</p> <p>Dec. Saturday 2. 1876.</p> <p>Have all things about the barn in order for winter, the last job being making an addition to poultry house. Bought by auction in town a buffalo robe @$7.00 and 383 lbs of pork @ $6.25 per cwt. The local newspapers are now full of letters on the Dunkin Act.</p> <p>Sunday, 3.</p> <p>Drove sleigh up to S School this morning lesson Acts X, 34 to 50. "The Gentiles received into the Church". As a member of music committee of S School we met at Willow Lodge for to get ready for Aniversary {sic} at 3 P.M. In town tonight and heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach text, Isaiah XXVIII, 16th</p> <p>Monday, 4.</p> <p>Made a start at drawing up the firewood from the lower woods but the ice on the creek gave away at the crossing place so that work on that job was stopped. Mrs J C Snell and her family spent the day here. Tonight I spent at "Safe Guard" Lodge I.O.O.F. Brampton</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 5. 1876.</p> <p>Spent the whole forenoon at the blacksmith's shop, No 10, getting a s{illegible} of horses shod. After noon was helping J Learment at a job. Tonight was at Edmonton Orange No 130 and paid for 20 lbs sugar @ 8 3/4 c per lb The sleighing is nearly worn out on the roads.</p> <p>Wednesday, 6.</p> <p>Today was hauling some logs about 20 ft long from woods, to be cut into stovewood lengths by the crosscut saw. Sold to Mr Early of Esquesing 3 aged ewes for $20.00. Had a visit</p> <p>Thursday, 7.</p> <p>Was engaged in chopping into cordwood a large soft elm top, make perhaps 1 1/2 cords. Spent evening in Ebenezer Church at a "Dunkin" meeting, good addresses were given by Rev Jno Learoyd. George Graham and D J McKinnon with J C Snell as chairman.</p> <p>Dec. Friday, 8. 1876.</p> <p>Bought from G Pulfer 8 bush of Fern spring wheat @ $1.25 it is a fine sample and yielded well to the acre. Today was helping neighbor Jno Learment to butcher. In town tonight and received a paper from Joplin telling us of Uncle Jno Harrington's death.</p> <p>Saturday, 9.</p> <p>A very cold blustery day Hauled wood until noon then got tired of facing the cold and stopped work for today. In town tonight and received from "Conservator" Office 150 copies of tunes for our S School Aniversary A bitter cold night.</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>Thermometer says 14 {symbol for degrees} below zero at daylight this morning. Drove sleigh to S School, the lesson, Acts XI 19 to 30. "The spread of the Gospel". Tonight heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach a temperance sermon in C.M. Church, Brampton, text, Acts XXIV, 25th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Monday, 11. 1876.</p> <p>Passed the forenoon at blacksmithing getting our 3 yr old colt "Nellie" sharp shod all around. After dinner, went to Edmonton to a meeting in Town hall concerning the Dunkin Act. Speech by King Dodds against the Act and Mr Simpson in favor of Act, both good addresses, a large crowd of people. At Practice for singing at Ebenezer tonight.</p> <p>Tuesday, 12.</p> <p>An additional 4 inches of snow to the sleighing fell last night. Was hauling firewood all day from lower woods. The folks went to town in cutter to do some business. Received a letter from Oshawa and one from Joplin Missouri. At home tonight writing an address for the Public School.</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>Spent the day hauling firewood from lower woods. Tonight our whole family drove to town to hear Mrs Youmans of Picton deliver a temperance address in C M Church. Mayor Haggart presided, the house was crammed to over flowing, the speakers remarks stirred all, and the meeting was unanimous for Dunkin Act.</p> <p>Dec. Thursday, 14. 1876.</p> <p>Applied a box of McDougall's sheep dip to the ten ewe lambs to destroy the ticks. Split 25 elm rails and cut some cordwood in lower woods. To town again tonight to attend a committee meeting of Y.P. Association, held at Mr G Graham's residence.</p> <p>Friday, 15.</p> <p>A cold blustery day, working at wood business and have that job just about into shape have 4 or 5 cords of softwood for sale, extra over a year's stock of firewood in advance. In Brampton tonight at Concert Hall, heard Mr King Dodds speak against the Dunkin Bill.</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>Today has proved to be a companion in weather to last Saturday, a little snow came down last night which today with a high West wind is blown in clouds of white Made ready and took to Main's Mill a grist and some peas and oats for chopping.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Sunday, 17. 1876.</p> <p>Another forenoon spent in the Ebenezer W.S.School, lesson, Acts XII, 1 to 17, "Peter's release from the prison by the Angel of the Lord" Drove to town tonight in a big snow storm and heard Rev Mr Reid preach in P.M. Church text Matt XI 23 &amp; 24th verses. The choir made some very good singing.</p> <p>Monday, 18.</p> <p>Voting on the Dunkin Act is now the all absorbing topic throughout the whole County Father and I drove to Edmonton and recorded our votes for the Bill. Spent evening at singing practice. Ebenezer. The heavy storm of last night brought us nearly another foot of snow.</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>A very cold stormy morning Another day's polling on the Dunkin Act has resulted in its entire defeat by nearly 600 majority, and the Temperance folks are well nigh discouraged. With the help of our neighbors we dressed a Berkshire sow that weighs 425 lbs.</p> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 20, 1876.</p> <p>My sisters and I spent last evening pleasantly at R Watson's. Sold our big porker to T Milner @ $6.50 per cwt, and with $10 of the money bought things for Christmas. Tonight we spent at Ebenezer, practicing singing and lessons for anniversary.</p> <p>Thursday, 21.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at J Learments helping to butcher hogs. Drove to town this afternoon and tried to sell a quantity of cordwood but failed as wood is a glut in the market just now. At home tonight writing, reading &amp;c &amp;c.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>Today the nomination of councillor for Chinquacousy took place at the Town Hall Edmonton. The Reeve and one deputy were elected by acclamation for the other 3 there will be an election on New Year's day. Our public school examination was today, the school presented the teacher Miss Smith with an album and address.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Saturday, 23. 1876.</p> <p>Drove to Mr B Watson's (who keeps the Grange supplies) for 2 gals coal oil. And to Edmonton to mail some printed invitations to the SS Anniversary. After dinner took cutter ride to town and bought some nick-nax for Xmas. Weather is moderate but steady cold.</p> <p>Sunday, 24.</p> <p>To S School once more, lesson "A review of past quarter's lessons" Golden text, Isaiah, LX, last verse, Each scholar received a Christmas present of a 1/4 lb of candy a present from the teachers. In town tonight and heard Rev S Salton preach, text Mark V 33 to 34. A clear frosty and moonlight night.</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>Christmas day has come once more and almost fled, there is splendid sleighing, fully 18 inches of snow on the level, the day has been cold and dark &amp; snow is falling tonight. J C Snell and family were here all day and we were all able to do justice to the roast turkey &amp; plum pudding.</p> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 26. 1876.</p> <p>Drove to Mr Henry Carter's woods and brought from thence a load of cedar boughs up to Zion Church. Afternoon was spent with help of S.S Workers in decorating the churches. Mr H.H. Snell took tea with us tonight, and we all went to Singing practice.</p> <p>Wednesday, 27.</p> <p>Spent today making some needful preparations for the Anniversary tonight. We had a splendid moonlight night capital sleighing, and a houseful of visitors @ 25 C each Speakers were Rev Millard Carts, Baird Learoyd. Mr R Smith &amp; J R Craig. Singing by the scholars was good.</p> <p>Thursday, 28.</p> <p>Forenoon at the Church putting things in order after last nights enjoyment. Afternoon drew 2 cords of softwood to Brampton for Haggert Bros and piled the same in the millyard. At home tonight reading a paper from Bay City and one from Shelborne.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Friday, 29. 1876.</p> <p>At 8 A.M. I drove a load of cordwood to town for Haggert Bros. At 10 A.M. I drove sleigh to town and brought up for to visit us Aunts Featherstone and Trueman Hattie Moreland, also Willy &amp; Lilly Main. Mr &amp; Mrs J C Snell were also here. Drove to town again tonight Snow fell rapidly all day with a high wind.</p> <p>Saturday, 30.</p> <p>The storm has cleared away and left an additional 8 inches of snow which the wind has mostly piled up in grand style in the lanes and across the roads at some points. Today took two loads of wood to town. have hauled about 5 1/2 cords. This ends the wood business for the present. That $11.00 will be part pay for a sulky rake next summer</p> <p>Sunday, 31.</p> <p>The sleighing is superb, drove sleigh load of my sisters up to S School. the attendance was small owing partly to the drifted state of the roads, lesson was the XXXIV Psalm, using it as a kind of retrospect of all the lessons during the year that is just passing away.</p> <p>Memoranda</p> <p>Sunday 31st Dec The lovliness of the night weather moderate and bright moonlight, tempted our whole family to go to C M Church Brampton, Heard Rev Mr Crompton of Barrie preach text, Rev, VII 14 to 17th verses.</p> <p>Another year has fled Adding another wave to the great ocean of the past. Another chapter has been added to History. In it are recorded all deeds and actions of all men whether good or evil and as such they are irrevocably stereotyped on the pages of History</p> <p>This year has makde very few alterations in our family circle. And all things in general connected therewith have been running as usual in the same old worn and well beaten track. Of course we are all one year older and my sisters are a year larger in stature.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda.</p> <p>Gristed at Mains 12 bush Treadwell Chopped 12 bush peas</p> <p>Feb 19 " " 12 " " &amp; 11 bush oats</p> <p>Mar 28 " " 21 " " &amp; 12 " "</p> <p>Apr 12</p> <p>Apr 12 Gristed 14 bush Treadwell</p> <p>July 5 " 12 " "</p> <p>Sept 13 " 10 " "</p> <p>Nov 1 " 7 " "</p> <p>Dec 16 " 13 " "</p> <p>July 3rd Chopped 7 bush peas 7 bush oats</p> <p>Oct 15th " 5 " " 5 " "</p> <p>Nov 15th " 6 " " 6 " "</p> <p>Dec 16th " 9 " " 9 " "</p> <pre> _______________________________________ </pre> <p>Gristed 68 bush wheat</p> <p>Chopped 72 " peas</p> <p>" " 50 " oats</p> <p>Receipts</p> <pre> $ $ </pre> <p>Jan - 169.60 Aug 20.00</p> <p>Feb - 35.00 Sept 57.50</p> <p>Mar 44.75 Oct 306.50</p> <p>Apr 8.00 Nov 132.00</p> <p>June 194.70 Dec 47.50</p> <p>July 31.50 $1083.05 January Expenses]</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received.</td> <td></td> <td>Paid.</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>Incidental expenses</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>To McCulla for pine lumber</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>From T Milner for hide 52 lbs @ 41/2</td> <td>2</td> <td>43</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>From David White for beef cow</td> <td>35</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundry articles and groceries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>Sub. to Guardian &amp; Peel Banner</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>Items</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From J O'Malley for lamb</td> <td>66</td> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>J C Snell for 4 ewe lambs @ 15</td> <td>60</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>&amp; one quarter of beef</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>169</td> <td>60</td> <td>18</td> <td>10</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account - February</p> <p></p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>To K.C.&amp;Co for 1 box of tea 10lbs@63C</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Dry Goods &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For 2 tickets to Gough's lecture on 21st inst</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>For pew rent in church</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>To Harris for work on wagon box</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>For a box of soap 57 lbs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>63</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>To S Bunting for chopping 14 cords of wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>For chopping grain</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" mending boots</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" teeth filling</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>23.</td> <td>From Williamson for fat cow</td> <td>35</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>For music book</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>35</td> <td>00</td> <td>52</td> <td>13</td> </tr></tbody></table> Cash Account - March <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>Paid R Aitken for sawing 1100 ft of lumber</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>From R Williamson for 3 wks old calf</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>To G Bradly for {illegible}ting 1/2 cord of wood =</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>and in cash</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To K C &amp; Co for 3 bush clover seed @ $6.50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>2 bush timothy</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>for Grange supplies</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>Items</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>From R Williamson for cow &amp; calf</td> <td>35</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For dry goods &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>From Campbell at Ashery for 3 cords of softwood</td> <td>5</td> <td>75</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To T Milner for 4 barrels of plaster</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>To J Mason for a table top</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>44</td> <td>75</td> <td>46</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Accounts - April</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>In Brampton for dry goods and sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>For a cultivator (Gananoque)</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" an anvil weight 95 lbs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From J C Snell for Berkshire boar</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>To W.A. Mitchell for gold locket</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>To K.C. &amp; Coi for dry goods for Em</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>For wallpaper</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" 40 lbs of fence wire No 11</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>To R Aitken for sawing 2 hemlock logs into plank</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>To K C &amp; Co for a hat and neck tie</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> <td>44</td> <td>45</td> </tr></tbody></table> Cash Account - May &lt;td31&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Cash</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>To K C &amp; Co 2 1/2 bush of mixed Millet &amp; Hungarian</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Paid on harness</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Milinery Bill at Chisolms</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>Various items paid out at different times</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>From J Fallis for a 4 yr old cow</td> <td>36</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>36</td> <td>00</td> <td>31</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account - June</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Cash</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>To K C &amp; Co for 2 bush corn for sowing</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" " 5 lbs rape seed</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>for supplies through the Grange</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>received as juror</td> <td>4</td> <td>70</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>To J Perry for work done last spring in house</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>expenses to Toronto</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>House expenses sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>From T Crowforth for 3 fat sheep</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" R Williamson for cow pasture</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>" K.C. &amp; Co. for 102 bush Treadwell @ $1.02</td> <td>104</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" 260 lbs wool @ 27</td> <td>70</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To K.C. &amp; Co acc/</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>38</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>" Mahaffy for a new wrought plow share</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>194</td> <td>70</td> <td>67</td> <td>60</td> </tr></tbody></table> Cash Account - July. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Cash</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>For prize money on "Duke of Rose Lea</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Sundry articles</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>From E Watson for "Old Fan" mare</td> <td>27</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>Groceries &amp;c &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>To Euart for pair fine shoes</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>31</td> <td>50</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account - August</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>From Mr Golding of Amaranth for ram lamb</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>To J. Coyne for 2 pairs of shoes</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>" R H Lewis for setting buggy tires</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>For a carpet bag</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>" ticket good for return to Philadelphia</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Exchanged into American money</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>for sundries in Toronto</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>To G Pulphur for 3 bush Seneca wheat @$1.35</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> <td>62</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table> Cash Account - September <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>From J Woodhall for Berkshire</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" " for reaping 8 acres wheat</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>" R Norris for same</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" " Berkshire</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Various items</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>From Wilson for ram lamb</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>57</td> <td>50</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account - October</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>From R Smith for Mill's service</td> <td>11</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To K.C. &amp; Co for 195 bush barley @ 75.</td> <td>146</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>" " for 130 bush barley @ 75 C</td> <td>97</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Dr Patullo's bill</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>K.C &amp; Co "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Items</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>J Coyne "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>Taxes</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>36</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>To B Watson for a cheese and service</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>From Caugherty for lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>" R Carter for ram lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>" Eli Crawford for lamb</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Various expenses</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Prize money on sheep</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>Paid Note for seeder</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>75</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Threshing acc/</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From A Woodhall for cultivator</td> <td>13</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>306</td> <td>50</td> <td>195</td> <td>75</td> </tr></tbody></table> Cash Account - November <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>To D Fletcher for wages</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>100</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" D.F. for wagon at odd times during summer</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>From JC Snell on stock acc/</td> <td>100</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>for chopping grain</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" watch glass</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>To J Heath for 143 lbs of pork @ 5 1/2 c per lb</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>To R Noble for 1440 lbs bran @ 1/4</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From A Cheyne for lamb</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>" R Lowes for lamb</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>" Canadian Accoutant</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To Gummerson for 204 lbs pork @ 5 3/4</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Interest on Bank</td> <td>13</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>132</td> <td>00</td> <td>158</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account - December.</p> <p></p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Cash</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>for buffalo robe</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" 383 lbs pork @ 6 1/4 c per lb</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>To Grange for 20 lbs sugar 8 3/4</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>From "Early" for 3 ewes (aged)</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>To Pulper for 8 bush wheat @ 1.25</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>From T Milner for 425 lbs pork @ $6.50</td> <td>27</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>Christmas necessities</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>To McCallum for fore quarter beef 88 lbs @ 5C</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>Some current expenses</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>47</td> <td>50</td> <td>78</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> Amount in $ deposit in "Bank 300.00 {Second Page} A note for $75.00 in favor of Bright &amp; Thayer of Brampton due 1st November 1876 ____________________________________________________ Paid Oct 30 1876 ____________________________________________________</div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8ad2deb36dd5b749ddfd7dbc3261fbdb.pdf bb5712b9b09db9c699a6b051b730d3e4 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d8e88fc0b5bb4a412647d3546716557.pdf b0297e8428eca1bb8f5b2d68d7f9420b https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8e0157350bc78e751a5a2d166cc0a0a2.pdf 3a9d5aabcf19daf5554afaf5d851e82e 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 Roseltha Goble Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roseltha Goble 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 1857-1919 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, Oxford County, Blenheim Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1857-1858 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1862-1864 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1864 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1867 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1868 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1869 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1895-1908 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1916-1918 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 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1895-1908 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1895 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roseltha Goble Diary Collection 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"> <p>{Front cover of Roseltha Wolverton Diary. The binding appears to be torn at the top, very worn on the spine.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Inside front cover is not written upon. Some discoloration and signs of wear. The first page of Roseltha Wolverton's diary. The first several pages afterwards on the binding are ripped out. There are two dots bearing resemblance to quotation marks in the upper right corner of the page.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Approximately first seven pages have been ripped out. }</p> <p>Record of some events in connection with the Goble family</p> <p>1895</p> <p>July 16 1895 Emma L. Goble was Married to Rev. S. Seldon. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Seldon left for Denver, Colorado</p> <p>Aug 1 1895 W. L. Goble died :3 funeral service held.</p> <p>Aug 13 J.G. Goble and wife left home for Lakeville Conn. returned Aug. 31st</p> <p>Dec. 4 1895 Dona Goble left home for Atlanta. Geo.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{First entry written horizontally at the top of the page.}</p> <p>During the winter of 1896 the homestead at Gobles was sold to J.O. Troller and a farm in East Zorra was brough - &amp; paid for J.G. Goble and son Fred went to the farm in May. Mrs. J.G. Goble went about the last of June and the whole family moved in Aug. after Grandma's death</p> <p>Mar 12 1896 Mrs. W.L. Goble took to her bed sick Circle meeting at Mrs. J.G. Gobles Also a Bee drawing logs &amp;c up the new farm.</p> <p>Ap. 1. Dora came home having visited in Atlanta and gone from there to let Texas</p> <p>The Trollers moved in the last weeks in March and the Goble family moved into the Vichert house then</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1896</span></h2> <p>First weeks in April 1896 Mrs. W.L. Goble carried over in her bed.</p> <p>Aug 16 Mrs. W.L. Goble died on Sabbath evening Aug. 16</p> <p>" 18 Funeral service conducted by Rev. C. Cook</p> <p>P. Milmine . W.J. Goble : Frank Goble, and Fred Goble, the grandsons were the bearers.</p> <p>19 P. Milmine came to the farm, all the family except Dora had dinner together.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1896</span></h2> <p>July 17 Ground broken for the new house.</p> <p>Frank Goble left for Texas</p> <p>Dec. 18 Moved into new house. cold and stormy, high wind</p> <p>25 A Quiet restful day at home. no company Good turkey.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>Jan.1. George Parker and family ate dinner and spent the day with the Goble family. Mild weather, carried in the evening.</p> <p>" 29 Frank broke his arm in Marshall Texas, was in the shop and got his arm caught in a belt.</p> <p>Mar 22 Will left for Stouffville where he entered into business, market building insurance Agencies &amp;c.</p> <p>Apr 27 Aunt Eliza Dawson died</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>May 29 Clara Sale came home Weather cool. need a fire.</p> <p>June 3 Frank came home from Texas</p> <p>June 5 The Wolverton family came from Texas</p> <p>9th Baptist Association held</p> <p>10 + 11 Oxford St. Church</p> <p>11 The Wolvertons left for Lindsay</p> <p>12 Mrs Cowie went home after spending a few days here and took little Bill Wolverton with her.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>May 29 Clara Sale come from weather cool. need a fire.</p> <p>June 3 Frank came home from Texas</p> <p>June 5 The Wolverton family came from Texas</p> <p>9th Baptist association held</p> <p>10 + 11 Oxford St. Church</p> <p>11 The Wolvertons left for Lindsay</p> <p>12 Mrs Courier went home after spending a few days home and works little Wolverton with her</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Several pages have been ripped from the binding before this entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>July 1 Will came home for a visit</p> <p>Aug 25 Geo. and Clara left for Connecticut</p> <p>Sep 3 Minnie Bach came</p> <p>Sep 30 Charley Milmines marriage</p> <p>Oct 4 Fred went to Guelph to attend the agricultural College</p> <p>5 Frank went to Toronto to attend McMaster University</p> <p>Nov 25 Frank came for Thanks-giving. Rainy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>Nov. 29 Frank returned to Toronto {"to" is added above Toronto - most likely missed the word when originally writing}</p> <p>Dec. 22 Frank came home from Toronto &amp; Fred from Guelph</p> <p>20 Emma's baby was born (Harold Goble Seldon){"(Harold Goble Seldon)" is written below the entry}</p> <p>25 A quiet restful Xmas day In the evening The Hatch's called selighing quite good .</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Jan 4 Frank returned to Toronto.</p> <p>" 11 Mr. Mrs. &amp; Miss Dowling and Mrs. Landon &amp; Lucy spent the day with us. Papa went for them and Fred took them all home in the evening. sleighing</p> <p>" 18 Went to a birthday gathering Mrs. Bates 86 years old</p> <p>17 Fred returned to Guelph.</p> <p>20 Mr &amp; Mrs. Kent, Mrs &amp; Mrs. Weir and Mr. Waltes Karn had supper with us and spent the evening . A Rainy day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Feb. 10 Mr &amp; Mrs Hry Parker drove up. Had tea with us. Very, very cold</p> <p>12 Mr &amp; Mrs Nelms drove up. Took dinner with us Mr. Parkes &amp; Henry called</p> <p>14 Mrs &amp; Mrs. Will Parker spent the afternoon and took tea</p> <p>21 Drove out to Town a heavy fall of all of snow. stormy called at Mrs. Landon's found her ill in bed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Feb 22 The Misses Walton, Ms Lockhart &amp; Ms Goodger spent the evening here</p> <p>23 Emma's birthday. Papa went to Gobles</p> <p>24 Papa returned. Mr Nehus staid over night.</p> <p>28 The Gobles S. S. came over for a sleigh ride and visit Three large loads, 60 in all. Games, music and Lunch a very pleasant afternoon.</p> <p>Mar 2 Mr &amp; Mrs. Gobles took tea here</p> <p>3 Mr Thos.Muri, his son John and son-in-law R.L. Costen called ----</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Mar 12 Will and Frank came home. Rainy, muddy, warm</p> <p>" 13 No one went to church Water several feet deep in some of the low roads</p> <p>14 Frank returned to Toronto</p> <p>16 Will returned to Stouffville</p> <p>19 J. Cowie called, returned and staid over night</p> <p>20 Bright and warm . Muddy Warm since the month came in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Ap 2 Fred came home, not well.</p> <p>11 Fred returned to Guelph</p> <p>May 6 Church meeting at Gobles</p> <p>10 Dora went to Toronto to attend the Womans Missionary Convention</p> <p>11 Little Harold Goble Seldon "went to sleep." aged 4m. 22d.</p> <p>16 Dora and Frank came home Mrs. Sale Sen. come with them.</p> <p>19 Mrs. Sale returned to Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>May 18 J.G. Goble went to Hamilton to attend Baptist Convention</p> <p>20 Returned</p> <p>27 Emma came. Left Denver The evening of the 24th</p> <p>June 15 Ms. S.S. Bates and Jenny McLaurins spent the afternoon</p> <p>19 Attended a Circle meeting at Mrs. Bucks , Gobles</p> <p>9 N. Wolverton &amp; family came from Texas</p> <p>15 Left for Lindsay</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>July 1 Will came home in the evening</p> <p>2 Fred came home from Guelph. arrived about midnight .</p> <p>4 Will returned to Stouffville</p> <p>5 Harold left for Muskoka .</p> <p>10 Dora , Emma, Frank and Fred drove down to Gobles to Church .</p> <p>11 Fair hay weather .</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>July 14 Mrs. Reid and daughter came from Toledo</p> <p>23 Mrs. Reid &amp; child left</p> <p>22 Frank left on a Bicycling trip .</p> <p>Aug 6 Edwin Seldon Emma's husband came</p> <p>12 Edwin &amp; Emma left for Grimsly Parks</p> <p>27 Emma returned and</p> <p>29 Edwin came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Aug. 30 The Seldon's left for Denver reaching there Sep. 2nd</p> <p>Sep. 10 Frank went to Toronto &amp; on to Stouffville for Sunday returning to Toronto 13th</p> <p>12 Dora and Miss Davidson went to Villa Nova, they wheeled there, returning the 16th It is 40 miles from here.</p> <p>28 Fred went to Guelph to attend the agricultural college</p> <p>30 Mrs. G.R. Welsh and brothers took dinner with us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Oct. 24 Went to attend anniversary service in the Gobles Church Staid over night at Mr. S. Kipp's</p> <p>25 Called at Mrs. Jas. Kipps, Mr G. Parker's. Mrs Gage, had dinner at Mrs. Lehy's. Called on the Trotters or Trollers &amp; Mrs.Shoultz. Went to see lunch {Lathrop?} Green. Called at Mrs. Hull's. Had tea at Mrs. Jas. Kipps drove home in the evening. A warm moonlight night.</p> <p>26 First snow fall</p> <p>27 Mrs. J.L. Bates and Mrs Thompson look tea &amp; spent the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>28 Attended a little entertainment given by Mr &amp; Mrs Flelcher at the Refuge</p> <p>Nov. 3 Ethel Topping buried today</p> <p>" 23 Will, Frank and Fred all came home for Thanksgiving</p> <p>24 Thanksgiving Day. All the boys home to dinner. In the afternoon attended meeting at the Church</p> <p>26 Boys all home for the evening Mrs. Clark, daughter and niece spent the evening with us. Jolly time</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Nov. 27 A beautiful bright cold day. All except Will went to Oxford St. Church. Frank left on an evening train for Toronto.</p> <p>28 Will and Fred both left Will for Stouffville, and Fred for Guelph .</p> <p>30 Mr &amp; Mrs. Chane for tea and spent the evening - Snowing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Dec. 4 A snow storm began which lasted off and on a whole week almost constant winds. Very little travel on this road</p> <p>9 Newton Wolverton came, train two hours late on account of snow</p> <p>11 N.W. preached at 1ast Church, went with big sleigh &amp; farm horses some slipped at Oxford St. others went on to 1st Ch. Good sermon Miss.Hatch came home with us from Oxford St. The men had to shovel out the road in places. Moutains of snow. Went to Oxford St. in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Dec 12 N. Wolverton left for Lindsay</p> <p>23 Frank and Fred came. Xmas tree at Oxford St</p> <p>26 Mr &amp; Mrs. Roberts and children took xmas dinner with us. Pleasant day.</p> <p>30 A fagot party in the evening guests - Misses Hatch B. Hatch Mr McNeal. Bert Wilson &amp; sisrer W. McLay &amp; sisters Miss Boyd Mr. &amp; Mrs. Clark. May {Timpany?} Jenny McLaurin. Rev. Mr McKay A pleasant evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Jan 1 Cold. Sleighing poor. We all except Papa who was sick attended Church at Oxford ST. spent the evening at home.</p> <p>2 Weather pleasant. Dora, Frank and Fred attend a party at Dr McLay's</p> <p>3 Frank left for Toronto and Fred for Guelph</p> <p>4 Rained all day.</p> <p>5 Cold. drove to town in buggy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Jan 18 Dora left for New York on a visit to the Milimines. Weather pleasant. No sleighing.</p> <p>20 We went down to Ms Nelms' returning on Saturday. very stormy</p> <p>24 Dora to Thamesford to attend the County S.S. Convention weather fine. Meeting great</p> <p>26 Returned home. stormy in afternoon</p> <p>{Small pen marks bottom left hand of the page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Feb 4 Mrs. John Bates died 87 years old.</p> <p>5 Attended memorial service for Mrs. Bates at 1st Church.</p> <p>6 Attended funeral of Mrs. Bates from Mrs. J.L. Baker residence on Princess St.</p> <p>9 very cold</p> <p>10 Very cold 15 below zero at C.{P. - written above C., in darker ink}R Station in the morning water pump frozen in lavatory. Uncle Lathrop Green died at Princeton about 8 o'clock in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>11 Still very cold. Mr Werner the plumber here all day fixing water pipes. Jasper drove to Princeton in the evening, did not get word Uncles' death until about 4 o'clock P.M.</p> <p>12 Jasper got home from Beachville about noon having come to Woodstock by train late in the evening from Princeton and drove to Beachville early in the morning. after dinner {this word was added later, with an arrow below "dinner"} and drove to Princeton, very cold. 16 below in the morning. Staid over night at Mrs. Swartz. very comfortable</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Feb. 13 A funeral service at the house at 9 o'clock AM. after which the all that remainded here of Uncle Lathrop Green was taken to Ingersol for burial, 22 miles Jasper drove to Ingersol . I remainded with AuntKatie.</p> <p>14 I came home by train. 19 1/2 below zero last night at the College Cistern pump frozen. weather moderating today. In the afternoon Edward Wolf came, took tea and spent the evening with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Feb. 19 Sunday attended a Memorial Service for Uncle Lathrop at the Gobles Church. Took dinner at J.A. Kipp's. fine day.</p> <p>Mar 11 Geo. Sale came. spent the day, going to Toronto in the evening.</p> <p>14 Returned in the evening</p> <p>15 N. Wolverton came, left in the evening for Toronto</p> <p>16 Geo. Sale left in the morning for Detriot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Ap. 1 Will came. Walked out from town. Came from Stouffville the evening before.</p> <p>2 Easter Sunday, cold, snow and wind. Drove out to S.S. in the afternoon. Will left for Toronto on an evening train.</p> <p>17 Fred came home from Guelph. not very well</p> <p>25 Nelly Hatch "fell on sleep."</p> <p>May 5 Harold Wolverton came for a visit</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>May 1 Fred went to Mr Nelms' to work</p> <p>24 Fred home for the day</p> <p>25 Will home for a few hours</p> <p>28 N. Wolverton came, left for Wolverton Monday morning 29th</p> <p>June 7 Emma &amp; Ted came I went to Ass. at Mr. Elgin</p> <p>14 Frank came from Toronto</p> <p>15 Will up fron Stouffville on business. returned same day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>17 Frank left early in morning for Toronto and boat in afternoon {this entry was written in a smaller font, above another entry}</p> <p>17 Fred came, late at night</p> <p>19 he went to Guelph</p> <p>19 Mrs. D.K. Clark and mrs Stewart to tea</p> <p>20 Rev. R.R. McKay to tea .</p> <p>Aug 4 Dora came home from Connecticut</p> <p>18 Clara came home from Atlanta</p> <p>18 Will came home from Stouffville</p> <p>23 Will left for Stouffville and Fred came home from Mr. Nelms'</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Aug 23 Annie Hatch was married we all went over to speed them away.</p> <p>26 Frank came home in the evening</p> <p>Sep 4 Dora left for New York and on to Lakeview Conn.</p> <p>6 Clara left for Toronto where she intends remaining a week and then go South.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Sep 15 {15 was originally written as 14 and then corrected} Went to Villa Nova , drove there. Took dinner at Princeton at Mr Vicherts. Reached home John Gobles about 8 o'clock in the evening. quite cool.</p> <p>16 Uncle John and Aunt Emily celebrated their "Golden Wedding" A large company assembled to do them honor. Weather beautiful.</p> <p>17 Attended Church at Villa Nova</p> <p>18 Returned home. Took dinner at Mr Cook's, Scotland {Scotland is heavily bolded} reached home about 8 o'clock</p> <p>20 Fred's 21st birthday. Cloudy by not cold. $40000 comes to Fred today in Wolverton {Milling?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>8 o'clock {or Stock?}and notes. John Vichert married today at</p> <p>Sep 20 Plattsville</p> <p>26 Frank went to Toronto</p> <p>Oct 2 Fred went to Guelph</p> <p>18 Frank came home from Toronto</p> <p>19 Thanksgiving . Meeting at Church</p> <p>22 Frank returned to Toronto</p> <p>Nov 2 George Milmine and Jo Parsons came from New York has a pleasant visit with them</p> <p>4 They left for New York in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Nov 25 Fred and his room-mate came from Guelph Rev. Mr Webb here</p> <p>27 Fred, Mr McIntyre and Mr Wedd left on morning train.</p> <p>28 Mr &amp; Mrs J.A. Kiepp to dinner Geo. Sale came in evening .</p> <p>29 Mrs. DK. Clark to dinner a pleasant day</p> <p>30 Geo. Sale left for Toronto on morning train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Dec 1 Planted a tree for Dora's birth day which was Nov. 26 "Salsibura "Maiden hair fern"</p> <p>22 Franka and Fred both came home</p> <p>25 A pleasant day at home Em &amp; Ted, Frank and Fred a merry time hunting presents after breakfast In the afternoon part of the family went out to the Hatches</p> <p>26 Fred returned to Guelph</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1900</span></h2> <p>Jan 3 Frank returned to Toronto</p> <p>19 Entertained the choir and young people of Oxford St. Church. about 50 present music , games , &amp; refreshments spent a very pleasant evening Mr G.R. Welch came up from Toronto</p> <p>21 Mr Welch preaches morning and evening at Oxford St.</p> <p>22 Mr Welch returned to Toronto A bright moderately cold day no sleighing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Jan 25 Mr. &amp; Mr. Ges Parker spent the evening with us. Wrote to Mrs. McNeil 1531 College Ave{illegible}Kansas</p> <p>26 {illegible} cold.{illegible} Goble went to {illegible} to a S.S. Convention.</p> <p>27 Mr. &amp; Mrs. Hutchinson to dinner</p> <p>Feb 15 Edwin Seldom left for Emporia Kansas.</p> <p>24 {illegible} came home from {illegible} not well. stormy &amp; cold. Four boys from the college came out to stay over night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>25 A {illegible} storm{illegible} all day. No one went to church. The bous all had to stay.</p> <p><br /> 26 Still cold and stormy. Some of the roads blacked with snow. The College boys went back.</p> <p>Mar 2 Attended a tea meeting at the 1st Church. Jenny McLaurier came home with us.</p> <p>4 Rev. J. Roberts preached at {illegible} St.Church during the following week {illegible} left for the Grand Rapids Mich. his news {illegible}{illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Mar 10 Blanch {illegible} and Ada Parker came{illegible}. Stayed overnight and went with us to Church Sunday Morning</p> <p>11 Rev. Mr Best preached and came home with us to dinner also Mr &amp; Mrs. Richardson Lome and Cora Parker came from Church here {illegible} {illegible} with Mr Best in the evening.</p> <p>12 Drove out to {illegible}in the afternoon. Called at Mrs.{illegible}and the Hatch's.{illegible}{illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mar 13 Emma left for Emporia Kan. The house seemed empty without her.</p> <p>15 Attended today the funeral of Dr.Dadeon. He died in Montreal after a long illness and was brought here for burial. The funeral service was held in the 1st Ch. and was very lovely attended many Baptist Ministers {illegible}{illegible}from Montreal,Toronto,Hamilton {one?} from New York and various other places. The services throughout were most impressive</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mar 23 Will left for Toronto</p> <p>29 Mr &amp; Mrs {uncertain name}{uncertain name} to dinner</p> <p>31 Will came home</p> <p>April 12 Fred came home. We all attended a social at Mrs {Urthaow's}. Cold and muddy.</p> <p>13 Attended an evening party at Mrs.Gray's at the College {uncertain name} came home for Easter</p> <p>14 Fred sick</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Note Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford widow of Senator Leland Stanford of California. A direct descendant of the Rev. John Lathrop, the first clergyman at Scituate. Mass. who accepted that pastorate in 1632.</p> <p>16 Frank went back to Toronto Fred to Guelph towards evening. Better but not very strong. damp weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>April 27 Will went to Milton</p> <p>May 5 Mrs. Vzchert drove out and spent a few hours with us I went to Toronto towards evening. Frank met me at the station. I went to Miss Belea Moyle's 84 Bedford Road.</p> <pre> 6 Went to Bloor St. Ch. in the Morning. Dr Mc Laurin preached the Annual Fyfe Miss. Sermon. In the afternoon to Walmer Road Prof Kirstead of Acadia preachedthe McMaster Bacca Laureate Sermon. The students attended </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>in a body both these services In the evening Frank and I went to Jarvis St. Church.</p> <pre> 7 Attended Home &amp; Forign Mission Board Meetings all day. Went out to Rosedale to Mr. Julian Salis to dinner in the evening </pre> <pre> 8 Was at the Collation at Walmer Road. In the evening there was a confering of Degrees and speaches and McMaster Commencement exercises closed Frank got B.A. added to his name. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>May 9 Eva came to see me.</p> <p>10 I came home tired and ill had taken cold</p> <p>10 Margaret {unknown name} Sale came to Atlanta a wee welcome little girl.</p> <p>16 Mr Welch came. had a welcome for him at the church he is to stay with us Will left for Milton and went to Toronto</p> <p>17 Mr Somers {unknown name} and his Bro James spent the day with us. In the evening the McKay young people came over &amp; spent the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <pre> 19 Emma {Layonds?} to tea with us. </pre> <pre> 20 Mr {Welch's?} first Sunday at Oxford St. good beginings. </pre> <pre> 18 Frank came home from Toronto </pre> <pre> 19 Fred came home from Guelph </pre> <pre> 24 Frank went to New York </pre> <pre> 26 G. R. {Welch?} pastor of Oxford St. Ch. was ordained. Uncle {Lon?}, AUnt Helen &amp; {Lora?} drove over from Wolverton </pre> <pre> 27 they returned home Raining. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>July 18 Dora came home from New York.</p> <p>20 Gev.Clara and baby Margaret Sale came home from Atlanta Geo. All well including baby.</p> <p>29 Will came home from Toronto</p> <p>30 left on the 5.20 am train to his business in Toronto.</p> <p>30 Geo.Sale left in afternoon for Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Aug 2 Fred and G.R. Welch started for a few weeks outing in Muskoka</p> <p>18 Fred returned home.</p> <p>28 Dora and Clara went to Toronto. 4</p> <p>29th Dora left then for Lakeville, Conn.</p> <p>Sep 4 Geo.Clara, and Margaret came from Toronto</p> <p>13 Geo. Clara and Margaret left for Atlanta Georgia</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Nov 13 I went to Brantford attended Board meetings afternoon and evening</p> <p>14 Convention, womens Home &amp; Foreign Missionary.{illegible} Foreign Day Meetings {illegible}</p> <p>15 Home</p> <p>16 Returned home. Cold</p> <p>Dec 21 Frank came home</p> <p>22 Frank left for Chicago</p> <p>25 Frank returned from Chicago. Miss Landon and Mr &amp; Mrs. Chs Hatch and four children to dinner. Day cold but no sleighing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Dec 25 Frank left for New York in the evening.</p> <p>27 Will came home in the evening</p> <p>31 Will left for Stouffville. Papa went to Hamilton and came home in the evening</p> <p>1901 Jan 11 Edward Wolf here to dinner Papa went to Gofler returning Saturday 12th</p> <p>18 E. Wolf here again. expected to leave for New York next day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Mar 7 Will came home</p> <p>8 Went to Pocantico. N.Y.</p> <p>Ap 8 Frank went from Pocantico N.Y. to Cleveland, Ohio</p> <p>June 1 Clara and Margaret came</p> <p>6 Geo. Sale Came</p> <p>19 Nellie {Wolverton} married. Clara went the day before Geo. Fred and I drove over the morning of the wedding. All went off pleasantly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>June 20 Erma and baby Richard came. Clara returned from Wolverton.</p> <p>Mr. Welch married to Miss Steward in Rockester N.Y.</p> <p>28 A reception for Mr &amp; Mrs. Welch at Mrs. {Withrow's}. Weather every thing that could be desired This gathering a pleasant one.</p> <p>29 Mr Y Mrs. Buck came and</p> <p>30 went home after CHurch on Sunday</p> <p>July 1 Woodstock inaugerated a City</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>July 20 Dora came home from Lakeville Conneticut.</p> <p>Aug 7 Mrs. Furth came</p> <p>8 Dora and I spent the day at Wolverton. Weather fine.</p> <p>26 George left for the south</p> <p>28 Frank came home Nellie Greens wedding day</p> <p>30 Frank went to Toronto</p> <p>31 Frank returned. Norah Sale came with him</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Sep 1 Sunday Will came on an early train walked from station. Rained all home togther. Dora Clara, Emma, Will, Frank &amp; Fred. All went to church</p> <p>2 Will left for Toronto at noon Frank for Chicago towards evening and Norah for Toronto. Mr &amp; Mrs Welch and J Steward came out for the afternoon. Geo Parker called in evening.</p> <p>3 Dora left for New York May those who go and those who stay and those who stay have Divine guidance</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Sep 20 Jasper left for New York and from there to Lakiville Comm to visit the {uncertain name} and Dora.</p> <p>26 Clara, Emma and the two babies Margaret &amp; Richard left for there respective homes in Atlanta Geo. and Emphoria Kansas. They went to together until reaching Detroit when Em would go west and Clara south</p> <p>28 Clara Fitch Gates came and</p> <p>29 left for New York.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Oct 3 James Goble came from Michigan visiting his Canadian relatives, he left</p> <p>4 for Dorchester to visit his bro. Daniel. First heavy frost the night of the 3rd</p> <p>11 Jaslur came home after spending over two weeks in Conn. a few days at the Pan American in Buffalo, and a day &amp; night at St. Catharines.</p> <p>Dec 9 Fred went to Guelph to attend the "{illegible} Union" and fat {stovels} show</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Dec. 14 A telegram today saying Emma {Milmim} "passed away early this morning. Funeral tomorrow afternoon".</p> <p>{Jaspur} decided to go to New York, but after starting for the train, returned home not feeling strong enough to undertake the journey.</p> <p>14 Fred came home from Guelph</p> <p>22 Will came home from Chicago</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Dec 24 Will left for Stouffville</p> <p>25 Rev. G. R. Welch Mrs. Welch Miss Welch and Miss Landon took Xmas. dinner with us. Pleasant day. fine sleighing.</p> <p>31 Newton Wolverton came in the evening from Brandon Man. He stopped on his way in Chicago and saw Frank.</p> <p>1902</p> <p>Jan 1 Newton left on the 5 19 train for New York.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Feb 12 {Jaspur} and I left home for a visit to Dora and Geo {Milmin} in New York on account of a wrecked train on the road did not reach N.Y. until late in the afternoon of Thursday 13th found Geo. and Dora waiting for us at the 23rd St. Station</p> <p>During our stay in the City of nearly six weeks we had a very pleasant restful time and came home in March I reached</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>home Tuesday 25th and {Jaspur} Wed. 26th having stopped a few hours at the Falls to see Ellen Redpath also in Hamilton to buy a few things, coming to Lynden and spending the night at Mrs. {Hoose's}, next day to Princeton, Gobles and home in the evening.</p> <p>{Lee or Les} Wolverton kept house while we were away. Dora and her Uncle left N.Y. for Savannah the 24th the same day we left for home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 1st the Wolverton Miles burned</p> <p>1902</p> <p>June 13 Dora came home.</p> <p>July 2 Dora went to Chicago</p> <p>10 &amp; returned 10th</p> <p>Visited Emma. Will and Frank and left Them all well</p> <p>15 Mrs. M. Fitch my only sister came. She has spent Seven years in Guatamala as a missionary and had come to the home land for a visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>July 17 The Oxfors St Mission Circle was held here, about 40 Ladies present. Miss Hatch Lately returned from India spoke of her work in that heathen land and Mrs. Fitch talked about Mission work in Central America.</p> <p>Aug 3 Will came from Chicago</p> <p>4 Dora left for Lakeville, Com.</p> <p>6 Will left for Toronto and Stouffville.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Aug 6 I went with my sister Mrs. M Fitch to Wolverton</p> <p>8 I returned from Wolverton Melissa will stay there a few weeks.</p> <p>Sept 20 Frank came home from Chicago</p> <p>23 Frank went to Toronto</p> <p>24 Fred and I went to Toronto to attend the wedding of Frank and Norah Sale. {Jasper} was not well. did not go.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>We met Dora at the station. Had lunch at the Queen's hotel. drove out to Rosedale towards evening. The marriage took place at 7 o'clock. Rev. G. R. Welch the officiating minister. It was a very pretty wedding. The bride looked sweet and pretty in white with veil &amp; orange blossoms Fred was the best man. six brides Maids in dainty costumes and a pretty little flower girl making a pretty picture. The house was profusely decorated with</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>palms and flowers.</p> <p>Refreshments were served on small tables scattered about in dining room, Hall, and drawing room.</p> <p>At half-past 9 oclock M-V Mrs. Frank Goth left for Montreal and thence to Boston where Frank expects to spend a year at Harvard. in Study. Dora and I stayed at Mrs. Sales all night. Dora leaving</p> <p>25th next morning for Conneticut and I spending the afternoon and evening at Mrs Davis</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1902</span></h2> <p>20 Elm Avenue and returning home the morning of the 26th. Weather rainy but not cold. no hard frost yet.</p> <p>Oct 9 A heavy frost killing all the dahlias, tomatos, and {illegible, however appears to be the word Roses but too smudged to tell}.</p> <p>13 Melissa came from Wolverton to spend a few weeks.</p> <p>18 19 Newton came on a Sunday train meeting us at the Church door</p> <p>20 Newton left on a morning train for Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Nov. 11 I went to Hamilton to attend the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Convention. The meetings were very good. Reports most encouraging. I staid at a Miss Strong's boarding house at 163 King St West.</p> <p>14 Returned home. Jasper met me at the Station Mr. &amp; Mrs. Welch came home with us. Mr. W. going away Sat. 15th and Mrs.W. remaining until Tuesday 18th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Nov 27 Fred left in the evening for Chicago to help Will in his work there. Where he arrived safety the next morning.</p> <p>28 Joseph went to Wolverton returning Sat. 29th</p> <p>Dec 13 Clara Felch Gates came</p> <p>15 Left for Chicago &amp; the west</p> <p>19 Fred returned home from Chicago D. McPhail spent a few days with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Dec 25 A very quiet Christmas in the evening Rev. J.J. Baker came and stayed over night</p> <p>26 Melissa went to London</p> <p>31 Frank and Nora came by evening train from Toronto</p> <p>1903</p> <p>Jan 1 Will came from Chicago Mr. &amp; Mrs. D.K. Clark and Lucy London came to dinner. We had a very pleasant jolly day. Sleighing good. and day fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2> <p>Jan 3. {2 was written first and than 3 overtop} Frank and Norah left for the East and Will for the West in the evening. Rainy.</p> <p>5 Mininie came from Toronto</p> <p>7 Mrs. Welch spent the day with us. Snowing all day.</p> <p>Feb 28 Left for New York on the evening train weather cold and rainy. Jasper not well. reached N.Y. Saturday morning 29. Dora and Lester met us at 23 rd St. Ferry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2> <p>Mar 28 Will and I reached home from New York Will had been in the city a few days and we left N.Y. the evening of the 27th Jasper did not feel strong enough to come at that time.</p> <p>Ap 10 Jasper came home by the way of Hamilton feeling stronger in health</p> <p>13 Minnie went home to Toronto to help her mother</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2> <p>May 9 I think Will left for New York and from there to Philadelphia on the evening of the 9th</p> <p>June 3 Emma and Rich and arrive, heaving left Atlanta Ga. on the 1st after spending the winter in that city</p> <p>24 Dora came home from Lakeville Conn.</p> <p>July 7 Alie Baker came to spend a few weeks and help in the house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 10 Emma and Richard left for Chicago and then on to Denver to meet Ted.</p> <p>10 Bell Wolverton came to spend a few weeks</p> <p>7/Alice Baker came from Lindon to spend a few weeks.</p> <p>22 Miss Hatch &amp; Mrs. Hall spent the day with us. Miss Hatch spoke at a Missionary Meeting in the evening at Oxford St.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>July 28 Eva Rose York came from Toronto, brought May Miller a young girl to help in the kitchen with her</p> <p><br /> 29 Eva left for London. Alice Baker went with her.</p> <p>29 A letter from Mrs. Mrs. Sale announcing the birth of a son to Frank and Norah. born Monday night July 27th at Rosedale, Toronto</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>Aug 4 Dora went to Toronto</p> <p>5 Returned</p> <p>10 Dora left for New York on the 5,19 train G.L.R</p> <p>Sep 16 Mrs. Sale, Norah and baby Julian Frank came on the evening train</p> <p>19 All returned to Toronto</p> <p>Oct 3 May Miller went to Toronto in charge of Conductor C.P.R.</p> <p>19 Will came in the evening</p> <p>20 Left in the evening to New York</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>20 Jasper went to Owen Sound to attend Baptist Convention</p> <p>24 Returned</p> <p>26 First snow of the season</p> <p>Nov. 1 Mr. Welch preached farewell sermons. Morning &amp; evening to crowded houses</p> <p>2 A farewell meeting in the evening. A satisfactory gathering</p> <p>4 Mr &amp; Mrs Welch and baby Beatrice left Woodstock. Mr. Welch goes to Lindsay we will miss them very much</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>Nov 10 I attended the Women's Home and Foreign Miss. Convention at Aylmer. going on Tuesday 10th and returning Friday 13th I had a very pleasant home at Mrs. Augustins'. Meetings well attended and very good.</p> <p>22 Dr. Farmer preached anniversary sermons at Oxford St.</p> <p>Dec 6 Mr. Proctor began his pastorate at Oxford St. His call to the Church was most unanimous</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2> <p>Dec 9 Mrs Stamp came home with us from prayer Meeting. We took tea a Wm. Parkers.'</p> <p>" 16 Open meeting of the Mission Circle in the evening. Mrs. Cowsert of Brantford spoke on Missions, very cold &amp; snowy. We went out early and had tea at Mrs. Chave's.</p> <p>19 Mrs Stamp went home</p> <p>25 Christmas. Father, Fred and I only to dinner. beautiful day good sleighing. Letters &amp; Gifts from each absent one</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>Dec 26 Hallie Wright came out to spend a few days</p> <p>27 Very cold and much snow only Hattie and Fred went to Church in rhe morning Roads badly filled up with snow</p> <p>29 Father drove into town and Hattie went home.</p> <p>31 Fred drove to the Station for Geo. Sale, train 2 hours late cold and stormy. Geo. had been in Toronto attending his Mother's funeral</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Jan 1 Day pleasant, but roads bad so much snow. Geo and Will Parker and their wives and Mr. Proctor came to dinner. They had a hard time getting out, the men having to walk part of the way. We had a good dinner and spent a very pleasant day. Father took Geo to the station in the evening to leave on the 7.06 train to Atlanta Ga. It was very pleasant to have him here to spend New Years with us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Jan 2 Father drove out to town and took cold</p> <p>3 Sunday, very cold. 15 below zero in the morning. Roads not good. Fred only went to Church. Father very sick sent for Dr. Sinclair in afternoon he administered medicine that relieved the pain somewhat.</p> <p>4 Father still in bed</p> <p>5 Last night very cold 20 below zero at the College. very cold all day.</p> <p>6 Weather more moderate. Roger Clark came out {"Roger Clark came out" written in smaller font, below the first entry.}</p> <p>7 A little warmer, but chilling winds Father improving but still in bed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2> <p>Feb. 3 Fred left for New York on a visit to Dora, trains late did not reach 29 East 80th St. until after dark. R.R. traffic blocked by snow. So far a very cold, stormy, snowy winter.</p> <p>25 Fred returned home having spent a few days in Guelph</p> <p>Mar 22 Father and I left for New York reaching 23rd St about half past nine next morning. Dora and {Lucie} met us with a carriage</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>We had a very pleasant visit in New York. Saw Will, Frank and Norah frequently. Was several times over to Astoria. Was there at Easter time heard Stainer's Crucifixion sang at St. James Church on Good Friday. The flower decorations in the Churches on Easter Sunday was were very fine. Attended 5th Ave. Baptist Ch. in the morning of that day and St. James in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Ap 11 Left New York in the evening and reached Woodstock in the forenoon of next</p> <p>12 day in the midst of a snow storm. Cold. Father staid over at Hamilton and came home in the evening.</p> <p>13 Oxford St. Ch. Meeting Annual business meeting. Reports of the various departments of Ch. work encouraging. Cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>May 11 Ellen Wood came from the Stratford home to stay</p> <p>14 Donald Perkins Seldon was born at 67 Grant Ave. Denver, Colorado at 9 oclock P.M. weighed nine lbs.</p> <p>31 Norah, Julian and Miss Marion Sale came from Toronto, raining.</p> <p>4 Norah Julian and Marion left for Toronto, damp</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>dull weather, has rained all the week except part of Friday 3rd</p> <p>June 23 Mrs. Herser came Thursday evening 23rd to stay a while.</p> <p>June 30 Dora came home having been present at Will's wedding the 29th</p> <p>29 Will was married to Theresa Foley at Bryan house</p> <p>July 4 Mrs. Herser went home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>July 8 Dora left for a visit with the Laycocks in Chicago</p> <p>16 Dora returned, Washington came with her.</p> <p>13 Clara and Margaret came from Toronto</p> <p>17 Very warm indeed</p> <p>18 Warm</p> <p>19 Still very warm</p> <p>29 George Sale came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>30 W. Laycock went to the hospital with typhoid fever</p> <p>30 Very early in the morning Cousin Mary Hyde came from Atchinson Kansas.</p> <p>Aug 3 {Lee?} Wolverton was married to Mr Darach of Brantford Geo. Clara, Dora, Cousin Mary father and I went by train, returning the same evening except Cousin Mary who remained A very pleasant day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Aug Sep 8 Ray Baker came down to help Fred on the farm.</p> <p>9 Mable came to work</p> <p>23 Alice Baker came over from Wolverton</p> <p>27 Ida came down from London</p> <p>30 Ida returned home</p> <p>31 Mrs. Templer came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Sep 1 A Circle Meeting in the afternoon. Mrs. Templer gave an address Clara left for Lakeville Conn. Also Alice and Ray went home.</p> <p>2 Mrs. Templer gave a lecture at Oxford St. on her visit to the Holy Land so Rainy we did not go</p> <p>3 Mrs Templer and Miss Midgely here to dinner Mrs. T went home with Miss. M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Sep 19 Dora and Margaret left for Lakeville Conn.</p> <p>19 W.Laycock left to go to his brother's Alfred's. he had been here since Sep. 9 when the Dr permitted him to leave the hospital</p> <p>Oct 17 Jasper went out to town in the evening staid at W.Parker's and went to Toronto the morning of the 18th to attend the Baptist Convention during the week.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Oct. 20 Mable left</p> <p>22 She came for her things</p> <p>22 Jasper returned from Toronto</p> <p>24 Fanny Wolverton came</p> <p>25 She left in the evening.</p> <p>Nov 8 I went to Toronto to attend the "Women's Baptist Home &amp; Foreign Missionary Convention". Which was to be held in Walmer Road Ch. got down in time for the foreign Mission Board Meeting at 3, o'clock in the afternoon, after which I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>went to Mrs. Fox's 9 Walmer Road where I was invited to stay during the Convention; and where I had a most delightful home.</p> <p>9 Foreign Mission. Mrs. Bookers presided. The sessions were well attended from the very first The meetings were good and helpful. Prayer and giving being much emphasised I went home with Mrs. S.S. Bates for tea and spent a pleasant hour before evening Meeting</p> <p>10 Home Mission day. Mrs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Holman presiding with much ability and grace. Mrs. Peer, Mrs. Masse and Mr Harkeness spoke of the needs of the various fields they represented. New Ontario, Grande Ligne, and the North West.</p> <p>Nov. 11 Friday morning I attended a foreign M.B. Meeting and in the afternoon returned home. I met Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Davies, Miss Meryle and many ladies I knew, and had a most pleasant time from first to last.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2> <p>Nov 17 Thanksgiving Day. attended members meeting at Oxford St. Church.</p> <p>20 Jasper and I drove down to Gobles to attend Anniversary service in the Church. Mr. Baker an old pastor preached morning and evening, earnest helpful sermons. We staid over night at James Kiepers. I came</p> <p>21 home in the morning and Jasper stayed for a tea meeting Monday night which was an easeful Weather must delightful.Indian summer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2> <p>Nov 23 My birthday 69 years old weather, warm and bright.</p> <p>25 Jasper's birth day. 70 yrs. old</p> <p>26 Dora's birth day 45 yrs. old</p> <p>28 Alice Baker came down from London to stay a few days on weeks. not very well.</p> <p>Dec 2 Attended a Missionary meeting at Mrs. Hanter's 88 Wellington St.</p> <p>5 Fred went to Guelph to attend fat stock show.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2> <p>Dec 9 Fred came home</p> <p>14 lice went home</p> <p>17 A little daughter was born to Frank and Norah Marion Rose Goble</p> <p>24 Harold came from Guelph</p> <p>26 We had a very quiet Christmas dinner Father. Fred, Harold and J. after which had a Gift distraction and Jared well. Loving reminders came from each of our dear absent ones</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Jan 9 Mrs. Mary Stamp died at her daughter Florence's home in Michigan, was buried from the home of her son Maitland in Woodstock on</p> <p>12 Thursday 12th. A cold day.</p> <p>Mar 10 I left in the evening for New York and arrived safely at 23rd St. Sat. morning about 9 o'clock when Dora met me. I had a very pleasant visit of nearly six weeks met Will and Theresa</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>and Frank, Nora and the children Julian &amp; Marion Rose several times, I spent on Sabbath at Richmond Hill with the boys and their wives and {illegible} was over on day to lunch. Had pleasant visit with Rose, Jo and several members of the Parson's family, and {illegible} the had a most restful after him. Left for home on the evening of Ap. 20 and</p> <p>Ap 21 Reached Woodstock on the morning of the 21st when Jasper met us in the rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 1905 == {Heading written in a bolder ink}</p> <p>June 22 Dora reaches home at midnight having been detained thirteen hours over time on account of Washouts on the Lehigh Valley RR. and a week on the G.J.R., well but tired</p> <p>July 6 Clara and Margaret came Geo sailed for England June 17th</p> <p>31 Nellie Wood returned to the Home at Stratford</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Aug 7 Dora left for New York and Lakeville Conn when she arrived on the 8th and found Uncle George very ill</p> <p>13 George Milnnie died early Sunday morning and waid laid in Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday the 15th He rested &amp; to at last at home.</p> <p>Aug 6 Many weeks came from the Stratford Home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Aug 21 George Sale came from Hamilton today.</p> <p>Sep 7 Clara Margaret and I left for Lakeville Conn. We went to Hamilton and from there went by C.P.R. to New York. Nrs. Sycamore met us in Hamilton and pilled us from G.L.R. Slaton to the C.P.R. It was most kind of her. We had a very comfortable journey to N.Y. when George met us. Will came in while we were at breakfast</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>and before we left for Lakeville Frank put in a appearance. It was lovely to see them all. George went with us to Lakeville</p> <p>Sep 8 When we arrived in time for lunch Geo. Clara &amp; M. going to Greenwold with Rose and I to Urldwood with Cora</p> <p>12 Father and Fred came in the evening</p> <p>13 Dora's wedding day a beautiful day and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>everything went off most beautifully. just the close friends of bride &amp; groom were present. Charly &amp; Char-lotte. Rose and for. Father Fred and I from out home Geo. Clara &amp; Margaret. Mrs. Laycock Hartly and wide Mr. &amp; Mrs Richie. Emily, Frank &amp; Norah. Will &amp; Theresa Lucile and Ethel. Gail and Louise Parsons, and Miss Whitbush. Geo officiated and the service was very impressive and beautiful</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Ethel was maid of honor and Fred best man. The house was fairly decorated with plants and flowers a delicious lunch was served and soon after Mr &amp; Mrs Laycock left on their bridal trip to N.Y. Lakes George and Champlain, months and reached Penhurst</p> <p>Sep 20. Father and I staid at Wildwood until Sat.</p> <p>Sep 16 When we went to Richmond Hill and had</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>a pleasant visit with the boys and their wives Norah and Theresa</p> <p>Sep 21 We left in the morning &amp; had a delightful day on the Hudson, reaches Albany in the evening the</p> <p>22 Left next morning and arrived home in the evening Dora and Washington staid until Thursday</p> <p>28 Leaving in the morning &amp; reaching Chicago in the evening of the same day. {this entry had faded ink on some words}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Sep 30 Minnie Bach and her sister Laura came for a two weeks visit</p> <p>Oct 16 They left for their home</p> <p>18 Father went to London to the General Baptist Convention</p> <p>20 Father came home &amp; Mr Welch came with him</p> <p>22 Mr Welch preaches anniversary sermons at Oxford St. Good meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Nov 7 I went to Waterford to the women's Miss. Convention attended a Board meeting in the evening</p> <p>8 Home Mission day the sessions were all good the afternoon meeting was one of the great spiritual power.</p> <p>9 Foreign Missions all the meetings well attended &amp; good. I staid at Aunt Emily Goble's. Took tea one evening at Jane Staffords</p> <p>10 Came home Friday. Father and Fred drove to Wolverton in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1905</p> <p>Nov 30 Hellen Wolverton came we went to a union Circle Meeting in the afternoon at Mrs. {uncertain name} A good Meeting - very cold</p> <p>Dec 1 We went in the afternoon to a Bible reading at {illegible} St. conducted by Mrs. Gordon after which Hellen went home by train.</p> <p>6 A beautifull day drove into the city and made several calls beautiful weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>6 Nellie Neave's baby died in the evening I staid all night</p> <p>7 Mr Nelson spent the day with us.</p> <p>8 I went to London to see Alice Baker. She has been sick a long time and cannot live long. She is a dear patient sweet girl</p> <p>10 Alice died about 3 o,'clock</p> <p>11 We received the word</p> <p>12 Jasper went to the funeral mild pleasant weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1905</p> <p>Dec 11 Fred went to Guelph to the fat {stock?} shows.</p> <p>25 Father Fred and I at home for Xmas dinner</p> <p>26 Jesse Davidson married to {illegible} Nelmes</p> <p>26 Harlod came from Wolverton</p> <p>27 Frank came from Toronto 28 he went back to</p> <p>28 Dora came from Chicago</p> <p>29 Father, Dora, Harold &amp; I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1895</p> <p>Dec 30 Went to Guelph. Fred went in the morning, we in the evening A stormy day rain &amp; snows. Father and I staid all night at Mrs. Darson's. Harold went to the College and Dora and Fred went to the hotel, when Saturday Morning Will and Theresa, Frank &amp; Norah joined them, all coming to Mrs. Darson's where at half after twelve o clock Fred was married to Eva Walters. Miss Anna Walters was maid of honor and Mr</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1905</p> <p>McPhail was best man. Rev Mr Thomas officiated and everything went off in nice order as planned. The bridal party left soon after a nice luncheon for Sarnia and places West. We came home the same evening, Will and Theresa coming with us.</p> <p>31 Father, Dora, Will &amp; Theresa went to Church I went to S.S. in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1906 Jan 1 Father, Dora, Will, Theresa &amp; I ate New Year's dinner together</p> <p>3 Dora Will and Tessa went to Wolverton &amp; spent the day</p> <p>4 Will &amp; Tessa left to New York A very stormy day</p> <p>4 Mrs Field and Mrs. Milnor spent the afternoon with us in the evening Fred and Eva came, the carriage that brought them out took Mrs Field annd Mrs. Milner back to the city.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>Jan 8 I went to a McAll Mission Meeting at Mrs. McLeods</p> <p>9 Dora left for her home in Chicago</p> <p>10 Father went to Wolverton</p> <p>Mar 13 I went to Chicago. Dora and Washington met me on my arrival I spent three very pleasant weeks and came home</p> <p>Ap 5 Thursday Ap. 5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>May 28 George Sale came</p> <p>30 George went to town Mrs Craig spent the afternoon</p> <p>31 Closing at Woodstock College Eva Wolverton went with us to the College. It was George's class he session Jasper and I staid at the class banquet. had a pleasant time.</p> <p>Jan 1 Morning for Chicago Fred had a Bee in the afternoon pulling down stone wall of the barn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>June Frank and Norah came Saturday evening. Norah returned to Toronto on Sunday evening and Frank staid until the following Thursday. He was not very well.</p> <p>22 Emma and her boys Richard &amp; Donald came from Denver. They spent a few days in Chicago with Dora and then came home.</p> <p>26 The barn was raised.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{The page appears to be tinted a yellow colour, while the other pages are white}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>July 20 Dora came from Chicago</p> <p>" 23 Eva went to Guelph Returned Aug. 17 {"Returned Aug. 17" is written in a smaller font}</p> <p>28 Geo, Clara &amp; Margaret came from Atlanta</p> <p>Aug 2 Dora went home to Chicago</p> <p>4 Ted came from Denver</p> <p>11 Minnie Bach came from Toronto</p> <p>20 Returned to Toronto</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>Aug 27 Ted left for Chicago and Denver arriving at The Latter Place Sep. 1.</p> <p>31 George and Margaret went to Toronto, from there Geo went to New York Margaret staying at her aunts in Toronto</p> <p>Sep 4 Father went to the Fair</p> <p>6 at Toronto and returned</p> <p>12 Clara left for Toronto</p> <p>21 She and Margaret left</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>On an evening Train for Chicago to visit Dora</p> <p>25 Emma, Richard &amp; Donald left on an evening train for Chicago. The house is very quiet and empty without Emma &amp; the children Gladys Johnson went home she has been helping us since Aug 1st, a good little girl</p> <p>24 A letter from Will telling of the birth and death of a little girl baby.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>Dec 25 We were alone just Fred, Eva father and I. a quiet day. I went to bed ill in the afternoon</p> <p>1907 Jan 4 {1907 written in smaller font above Jan 4} Dora Lorene Gobble came to the home, a wee healthy baby. Mrs Waters here. I was still in bed</p> <p>Feb 11 I went with Dora to Chicago, not very well. Dora had spent a month in New York and stayed over a week at Pennhurst.</p> <p>Mar 2 Dora sailed from New York for a trip abroad with Rose Milinie Parsons.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2> <p>Feb. 25 Elizabeth Homby Sale {illegible} at Spelman Seminary Atlanta Ga.</p> <p>Feb. 11 A little girl came to Frank's home at White Plains New York May Goble</p> <p>June 1 Dora arrived at her home in Chicago after her wanderings in foreign lands</p> <p>" 4 I came home from Chicago I had stayed in Dora's home during her absence, father being there past of the time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2> <p>Oct. 16 The Baptist Convention was held in Woodstock during a week, also the College Jubilee was celebrated. during this time Newton &amp; Fnny and their children Harold, Jasper and Bessie spent some days with us. Dora had made us a visit previously.</p> <p>30 I went to Toronto to visit my sister Melissa who was lying very ill at 54 Augusta Ave. Card for her daughters Ida &amp; Eva</p> <p>Nov 2 I returned home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2> <p>Nov 20 Eva &amp; little Dora went to Guelph.</p> <p>Dec. 8 Melissa Wolverton Feich died in Toronto and was brought to Wolverton for burial.</p> <p>10 She was laid to rest in the Cemetery on the hill.</p> <p>28 A little son was born to Fred and Eva at Guelph</p> <p>25 Xmas day, very stormy. Miss. Stone Lucy Landon, Harold Wolverton to dinner with father Fred and myself. A pleasant day together. {This entry was written in a smaller font}.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2021</span></h2> <p>May 11 I moderated the RDA booth at the RWSA conference today!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{The entry has faded ink}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>Jan 4 The little Dora's birthday</p> <p>26 Aunt Ann Wolverton died in her home Lexington Kenticky in the 92nd year. Rose Van. Peltwoole almost her last days.</p> <p>28 She was Laid away</p> <p>Feb 10 Eva, her mothers Mrs. Water and the two babies came home. The weather which had been very cold and stormy had moderated</p> <p>11 One year ago I went to Chicago</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1908 Mar 2 I left {unknown name} for Chicago train did not arrive at C, until the morning of Mar 3. Washington met me found Dora well.</p> <p>10 Dora left for Savannah {illegible}{unknown name}, Atlanta and returned home to chicago April 11</p> <p>11 I stand until may leaving the evening of may 6 and</p> <p>May 7 arriving home the 9th</p> <p>9 Annie McNeil came staid overnight with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>May 15 A little girl was born to Will and Theresa in New York.</p> <p>Aug 7 Dora came from Chicago</p> <p>Sep. 2 Will Theresa and baby Beatrice came from N.Y.</p> <p>6 W.Laycock came from Chicago</p> <p>10 Clara Margaret and Elizabeth came</p> <p>12 George Sale came from N.Y.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>12 Emma Seldon and two boys Richard &amp; Donald came from Denver</p> <p>14 Frank, Norah. Julian, and Marion Rose of White Plains New York and May Sale of Toronto came.</p> <p>15 Charly, Charlotte, Rose and Joe came from New York</p> <p>15 Our Golden Wedding a beautiful day in every way.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>Sep. 16 Will Theresa and baby Beatrice left for New York</p> <p>16 May Sale returned to Toronto</p> <p>18 Dora and Washington left for Chicago</p> <p>18 also Frank. Norah Julian and Marion Rose went to Toronto</p> <p>19 Minnie Bach went home to Toronto</p> <p>21 George, Clara, Margaret and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>Sep. 21 Elizabeth left for their winter home at Atlanta, Georgia</p> <p>22 Emma, Richard &amp; Donald started on their journey home to Denver, Colorado</p> <p>26 Fred began to fill his silo</p> <p>29 Completed filling silo</p> <p>28 Rain which was much needed came and weather cooler.</p> <p>Oct 3 The first frost of the season came last night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{written in pencil where previous pages were in pen}</p> <p>{Napier?} or (K) 72" 1.35 27" 55 ¢ 18"35 ¢</p> <p>Calcutta 72" 1.35 27" 52 4 18"34</p> <p>Rubber binding {?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Inside 1st page from back cover, blank page with Memorandum pages (2) stapled in which the top one reads as follows:}</p> <p>{Curries?}{lrossiy?}</p> <p>Width of Iles 3. ft</p> <p>" seats apart 2 - 7 1/2</p> <p>Baptistry</p> <p>11 long at the top</p> <p>6-9 in at Bottom</p> <p>3 ft wide</p> <p>{Legible from underneath said Memorandum paper}</p> <p>County</p> <p>ky</p> <p>3ft deep</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Well worn back cover, much more so than the front, not surprisingly.}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f5a59215059f7fe43bfeaf142e382cde.pdf 8c96c73ba83ea609b333e45661c2f082 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1589c908e656f49139350e5daa1ab6a8.pdf 5559768b05d5222d672e0a1b16b7244a https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/109918dd69ff8bf9fbc9c0ba50fcdcdc.pdf 3a82bc61eebfb25da9f7441283943db5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Olds Language A language of the resource English Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archives of Ontario 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 Country, Woodhouse Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1890</span></h2> <p>TORONTO:</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS.,</p> <p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January - Wednesday 1 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain has fallen heavily both last night and nearly the whole of to day. Have been comfortably situated at my sisters however. Enjoyed a special dinner at Mary Janes, a juicy turkey and other things to match being provided for us. Mr and Mrs Neese took dinner with us; so upon the whole we have had a pleasant New Years day notwithstanding the rain. Deilia and I were over to town this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January - Thursday 2 - 1890</span></h2> <p>We have continued to enjoy our visit with my sister and her family until noon today. Left Dresden for Chatham by the noon train. My sister &amp; Henry with Mr and Mrs Neese accompanied us to the station. Got to Chatham all right, &amp; left the train at {Read street?} for Nellies house near by. Went with Maggie arround the town {illegible} this evening, and was surprised to find Chatham much larger than I expected.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January - Friday 3 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Stayed overnight with Nellie and her husband last night. Intended going to Delhi to day. But owing to misinformation as to the train connections did not get away. Had a pleasant and I trust profitable visit with these kind relatives besides having several interesting strolls arround the town of Chatham. Though still a town, the latter place is sufficiently large to become a city &amp; I am told is only prevented from as doing by fear of a raise in taxes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January - Saturday 4 - 1890</span></h2> <p>We left Chatham this morning for Delhi en-route for town. Succeeded in geting the train this time. Arrived in London for dinner. Called on Steven’s and Burn’s at their office. Settled a small toll still due on my note. Had a look through their establishment. Got to St. Thomas to find a train wrecked on our track. This prevented us getting home as we intended. Felt as well satisfied however as it gave us a chance to visit on Lynedock &amp; Delhi before going home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SUNDAY 5 1890</p> <p>We have been congratulating ourselves to day, on our safe ar-rival at Mr. {barquero?}, My father in law last night. Rain has been falling in large quantities both last night and to day as that we have not even been to church. We have had a pleasant &amp; a most proffitable time in the company of my wifes fa-ther and mother, besides reading of the word and the exercises.</p> <p>January MONDAY 6 1890 {entry very faded}</p> <p>My wife and I started out this forenoon to do some visiting. Had Din-ner with our in law Mrs. Creplus{?}. Enjoyed our visit {illegible} we {illegible} the{?} took her with Mrs Graves{?} found them at home and spent a very pleasant evening. We feel much in-{?} in since seeing {?}apparantly do in {?} were particularly inseperable{?} in getting Maggie out I {?} for the {?} since the weather{?} is quite plain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January – Tuesday 7 - 1890</span></h2> <p>My wife started out this morning on a visiting expedition amongst her old friends. I joined her in a call at one place. After dinner we went with her father and mother over to Sarah’s, and shortly afterwards on to Delhi. Packed up and took her wedding presents from her sisters with us. Made a couple of short visits in Delhi with, Will and John Ferguson before starting home. Took the train for Jarvis at along five. Did not find our rig as we expected, so walked home. Fred had gone however, as all was well.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January – Wednesday 8 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Found on getting home last night that no threshing had been done except what rate Fred had threshed for the horses &amp;c. Have been getting things righted up to day ready for work again. Found it necessary to make some changes and improvements for my bed-room in order to accomodate its new occupants which I have done today. There appears to be a permanant change in the weather lately, having below {illegible} cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January – Thursday 9 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been away helping his brother Elias to day. The latter has been sixck for a couple of months and not able to do anything. Felt much put out by a lot of young men last night. They had led us to an old fashioned shipene. The closeing up of the scene was much better than I expected however. Have been doing chores to day. William Watts came with his wife to day. The former has been a friend indeed to me.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January – Friday 10 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred drawing out manure from the cow stables to day, while I had been to the other end of the township paying my taxes. Forgot to mention that W. H Watts kindly handed one a one-hundred dollar (B. note) last evening, saying as he did so, ‘go and pay your taxes or you will have trouble’, I gladly accepted and am to pay back as soon as possible out of {name of company?}. My wife has been quite sick to day with a {illegible} and accompanying fever.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January – Saturday 11 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain fell last night and most of the time to day. It has become quite warm again and the ice that formed during the first part of the rain has quickly disappeared. It seems likely heat mug will soon follow. Fred has been working arround the barn on account of the rain while I have not done very much to day. Have felt some symptoms of the influensa now preventing in some {practices?}.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January – Sunday 12 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling again to day. Went out to church however, taking Bertha with me. Our young minister preached and did very well. It fell to my lot to lead class after preaching. Had a very good time. Some of the dear sisters did me much good by their bright experiences. Felt that the leader was receiving more than he was able to import. Did not go to the little church on account of the rain &amp; mud.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY MONDAY 18 1890</p> <p>The weather continues remarkable for this time of year. A very heavy rain fall last night and yesterday which has well night created a {illegible} to day. Fred has been dr iving around to day. the the weather being to windy to work out. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon on horseback after the balance of our cheese money. Had something like fifty dollars coming for the last two months cheese. Some less than I expected.</p> <p>JANUARY TUESDAY 14 1890</p> <p>Fred and I cut wood in the woods this afternoon. He has ^been puting up some fence around the wheat fields this afternoon. Have had our first batch of visitors here to day. They were my uncles aunt &amp; cousins. Expecting John Marrs{?} folks. Had a turkey and goose for dinner. Was glad to notice that they all seemed to take kindly to my wife. Though{?} the first impress-ions will be last-ing{?}. There {faded} has some prosepect {illegible} the weather {faded}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January WEDNESDAY 15 1890</p> <p>My men and I have been cut-ing wood in the woods to day when not doing chores, Fred got up a couple of loads of wood this after-noon however. The weather has been quite warm and spring like- Not much prospect of threshing yet. The leord is good." and his mercy endureth forever, so more that see Him are{?} so glad to be carried{?} of his {illegible}. Heard{?} help me to find{?} for this {illegible}</p> <p>January THURSDAY 16 1890 {entry has bleed through}</p> <p>Fred and I have been cuting wood {illegible} the {illegible} this afternoon and part of the {illegible} The weather fair changed co siderably since {illegible} Pros pects {illegible} to {illegible} of seasona ble Winter weather. There seems to be {illegible} of more {illegible} badly{?} before{?} my wife and I see{?} {illegible} {rest of page is too faded and bleed through to make out}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>The threshers came last night. Got started at threshing clover seed to day. The machine is different from any that I ever had before, being a regular sawyer clover thresher. It seems to be doing a very good job although the seed does not turn out very well. The first days product is eight bags. Weather has been very favourable, but appears to be geting warme again this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>The weather and every thing else have {illegible} favourable for our threshing; so we were enabled to finishe the cloverseed. Never had such a cleare, easy and rappid job of cloverseed threshing done in any life. The clover-huller beats everything. The seed burried deep about as I expected. Something less than half a crop of seed. Had starter fees. Jim and James chop and helping both to-day and yesterday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SUNDAY 19 1890</p> <p>My wife and I went out to Dover{?} to church this morning for the first. Took my mother with us. The young preached, as is usual in the morning and did very well. Enjoyed this fellow - ship me- eting{?} after-wards. very mucuh{?}. Walked down to Mr Clarks this evening and found Laverie Horton{?} there sick. He told me of his fathers poor health and mothers also. They went to be an affiliated family.</p> <p>January MONDAY 20 1890</p> <p>Rain fell again last night, contrary to our expectations. Did not finish this forenoon as a consequence. This afternoon however we have got at it again. Finished threshing{?} the oats and peas in bay. There are some indications again of colder weather There has been many sudden changes so far making it very unhealthy. There is a sort of icy{?} called {illegible} grippy quite {illegible} clear{?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>We finished threshing this forenoon oats seed all. Have one hundred and fifty one bushells of mixed oats &amp; pease. One hundred and thirty bushells of oats besides eighteen baggs of cloverseed. Have been geting the ram cleaned up this afternoon and the chaff put away for future use. My wife and I went over to Fred Ritchers to spend the evening The wind is very strong &amp; cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Have paid at for puting in clover shaff &amp; e to-day while I have been ont to Elora with a grist of chop. Had a number of other errends which took me to town. Recieved the congratulations of a large number of my past Elora friends to-day, which rather surprised me. Faced {see?} geting home that Harry Barret and Hubert with their {illegible} had been here to {licence?} to-day. Roads very rough.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been choring arround the form most of the time to day. We have had visitors from Port Dover, including our minister Brs. S. and wife. N. J. Carpenter and wife, W. St. Watls wife and daughter. Expected to have had J. Eillis &amp; wife but the latter failed to come. The weather is rather wintry, snow has been falling slowly althrough the day. Have enjoyed our friends visit very much.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been cleaning up cloverseed to day. He brought up a couple loads of wood as well. Have had a visit from my old friend Laveme {Stortou?; last name} to day, which has taken some of my time {illegible} the visit of my friend however, which was {compensated?} {illegible} I suppose. The weather is still seasonable the ground being covered with snow. It seems likely now that Winter weather will prevail.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been cleaning up cloverseed this forenoon; or rather most of the day. Was much surprised to find that our pile of cloverseed was fell much short of what we expected. Instead of thirty bushells there will not be more than fifteen. There will be some Tymothy-seed however to take its place. Went out to Elora this evening. While there paid my monthly insurance dues with the {Forniters?; likely a name}. Am much discouraged at the prevailing of finances {first?} now.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>A foggy misty day with some rain to night. Went out to church this morning taking Maggie with me. Bro. Saunders preching. It was quite a treat to hear him again. He was been absent several sundays. Had a good time in our class meeting. The good Lord being present to own and to Bless. Have been comforted to day by attending God's hourse. There was much deen for I have been much cast down of late</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred working around at sundy job to-day. Went to the Lymn Valley Mill with a grist of chop and from there to Simcoe with out little crop of cloverseed. Had only ten busshels to sell from the big eighteen acre field. It has turned us about a bushell to the acre. There was several bu. of Tymothy seed however. Sold the clover at $3.25 Per Bu. a lower price that for many years. Succeded in geting The needful {J. Y. S. H?} pay {N. H.?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred took home some twently bushells of oat borrowed of John Marr this morning, also twelve bushells borrowed of James Challaud. I went down to Wm Walkers this morning to take him then money so kindly lent me by him some time ago. We have beencuting wood this afternoon in the woods. Maggie and I went up to uncle John Matthers this evening. Found little Mable getting some better though still quite poorly with the influenza.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been geting in straw for the horses this forenoon and this afternoon have been fixing up one appartment in the west shed for the small hoggs. Succeeded in geting them shut up this evening for the first. They have been a good deal of trouble to us running but as they have but it seems to aggree however. The weather has again become warm and the roads are fast becoming muddy &amp; disagreeable</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been working at cuting wood in the woods to-day. The weather has been very warm for the time of year and quite foggy. The ground is about thawed deep again and mud very deep. Went up to the grange Hall this evening, but found us one there owing to the bad roads I suppose; and appearance of rain. As I had not been there for some four months they went to go even though it was muddy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY, 31 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of rain we did not go up to the woods to day until near night. Had a go inside, however, which was about as important as cuting wood. Got the Tymothy seed cleaned up ready for market, or nearly as. Finsihed weighing out the cloverseed. Had sixteen bushells and a hald when cleaned up. Will likely have something over twelve bushels of Cloverseed Tymothy seed besides the clover from same field.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>I went out to Elora this forenoon to take out some butter &amp; c. and to bring home some necessaries. Freds wife went out with me. The roads were very rough, so I got George sled and now I hope to get along better. I am so homesick. So says my Maggie and I want to take her home so bad, but so fat have been denied the privilege. The weather has become very cold &amp; wintry and the roads rough and bad but expect them soon to get better.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>Took Maggie and the children , Bertha and Jim, with me to the addvent church this morning. Mr Eelard officiated and always says something good. It being sacriment sunday my wife and I partook with the friends &amp; Brothers of the emblems. Have been reading sermons &amp; c. The remainder of the day, not without some proffit, I hope. Aunt Lydia came down this afternoon to see how Ma was, and stayed a while with me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been geting out manure to day from the cow stables. I have been geting ready for a couple of days advance this forenoon and this afternoon my dear wife and I started for a short visit at Lynedoch and at Wyecombe. Found the roads very bad but still we got along very well. Stopped in Simcoe a few minutes and arrived at Mr Fergesons at about six this evening. Took the dear old people by surprise.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>Maggie and I have been visiting with her father and mother most of the time to day. Made two of other short visits at the homes of near neighbours during the day. Started for home at about five o'clock this evening. When a mile or so on the road it began to rain, so we turned back, and to night we have be are again staying with the father &amp; mother of my dear wife. Spent a couple of hours very pleasantly at Mr Oshanders this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>My wife and I having stayed over night at her fathers last night left there this forenoon and took dinner with Mrs Sarah Crysthe, Maggies sister. At about four o'clock we started for home. The weather has been growing colder all day and the mud is fast freezing solid. Got all to Simcoe at about half past six. Called at Thomas Murphys to warm and, after a tedious ride arrived safely at home at ten. Found everything in good condition.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred at work trimming trees to day, while I have been off trying to do some collecting on account of bills service. Went to several places during the day and suceeded in collecting one dollar and a half only out of some twently four or five dollars {??} oweing. A change has taken place in the weather and are are likely to have a snow storm soon, I should think. The roads are very rough and would require a good deal of snow to make sleighing.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>The weather has at last become cold and wintry, Snow has been falling since the middle of the afternoon, and continues to come down in good old style. Have been killing out old beef cow to day. William Watts kindly assisted us and to night we enjoyed a nice piece of fresh beef for supper. Am still somewhat cast down at time, owing to the very uncomforable state of my finances at present.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>Sent Fred down to William Wattson this forenoon with a hind Quarter of beef. I spent the forenoon in shoveling roads, snow having fallen last night and yesterday in sufficient quantities to make very good sleighing. Fred as been geting up wood this afternoon also with the team sleighs. Had my first sleighride this afternoon. Maggie and I went to Elora &amp; {illegible} there to W. J. Carpenters. Called at the Barretts while in Elora</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Took Maggie and Bertha with me to Elora this morning where we heard the young bro. Nickelson preach. Came home before class in order to get ma off to the little plank-wad church. She took Jim and my wife with her while I stayed at home to do the chores, Fred being awat to day. Have left much cast down to day, at times. Yet, God is a reffuge and strength and present help in trouble. O' my Lord, flee as a bird to your mountain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred at work at Sunday job to day. I went up to Lynn Valley mill with a grist of chop and on to Simcoe with some Tymothy seed for Chesters and Werrets. Several other matters of business were also attended to. An old frind and acquaintance, mifs Maggie Wyekoff was burried at {Mudhouse?} to day. She died from the disease as common now called La Grippe. Brought a new {illegible} mowing machine house with one.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have got to work geting up wood at last. The snow has been going off pretty fast but still the sleights run well to the woods. Got four loads up to day which is only a small beginning. TOok ma up to unckle Johns to day and went after her this evening. Was surprised to find that both unckle and Nora were in a very discouraging state of health from the La Grippe. There are several other perious cases in the neighbourhood Eva Marr for one.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I got up one load of wood this forenoon only. We cut it first though. Nathaniel Parsons was here and I settled up with them for the thrashing this year. Felt well satisfied with the honourable way in which they have treated us. Concluded to have them again if our lives are spared. One threshine done for two crop per bu. all around for peas wheat oats and barley. Went down to W. Wattses for dinner to day takeing the folks with me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been working at the wood to day as usual. Got two more loads cut and drawn up to our pile. One of our two-year old heiffers had a horn knocked off to day {crossed out illegible text written above as cancelled addition}, which I have tried puting on, and in hopes that it may heal. Have had a visit from William and Nellie Watts with their friends {Nor?; name} Elaine of Hamilton and {illegible} Silver Thorne of Port Elora. Enjoy the evening visit from these friends very much.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling about all day, so my man and I have had to quit work in the woods. He has been cuting wood in the woodhouse when not doing chores which I have been geting saws filed up ready for work. It has been rather warm to day, but the snow has disappeared quite slowly after all. Expected to leave had a visit from Emma Crysler to day, But owing to the rain I did not go after her to the stations as I expected.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>We have kept on at our work Fred and I. {L.?} {Cuting?} up wood as usual. The weather has been somewhat cold and wintry, the snow still conttinues in the rain, Have added three loads to our pile to day. Wy wifes sister, Sarah and Emms Crysler came this evening to cisit us for the first. Went to see my unckle John. He is slowly recovering. Heard that the Toronto University buildings were destroyed by fire last night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Elora this morning to hear Bishop Baldwin preach in the English Church. My mother and wife went with me as also Ms Sarah Crysler and Emma. The meeting lasted nearly or quite three hours., but I did not get tired our hungry. Has more than pleased with the Bishops talk. What he said was so good. It was no realy eloquent but satisfying to the soul.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went our to Elora this afternoon, to take a crock of butter for mifs Battersby &amp; to do some tradeing &amp; c. Worked in the woods this forenoon. Worked in the woods this forenoon Fred and I. Got some pine timber cut for kindling. The weather has turned warm again and roads are becoming muddy. Rain is falling to night, with every indication of an early spring time. "The Lord is my shepherd, I shal; not want. He makethe me to lie down in green pastures" &amp; e.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been cuting up an old pineer stub, or rather part of one, that has been laying down for some time. This afternoon we have been working arround the barn, &amp; Fred has been triming some apple trees. Took Maggie and Mifs Emma Crysler with me up to Mr Gidson Crysler to spend the evening. Emma did not come bome with us, but returns to-morrow. Had a very pleasant evening with these kind friends.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>Got in a couple loads of straws for the horses this forenoon, also a load of wood cut and drawn up for {Lords?}. Went out to Elora towards night taking Ms Maggie and Mifs Emma Crysler with me. I had to walk out myself however. Spend the evening very pleasantly at at Mrs Silverthorns when a nice little party of friends had assembled. Came come through quite a rain-storm which was very disagreeable.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been working at sundry jobs to day such as repairing bob-sleighs and making an axe handle &amp; c. I have also made an axe handle, besides doing some other work, chores &amp; c. Have felt anything but well owing to the several nights spent out late foane visiting. The weather has been cold and very blistery with occasional snow-flurries. Very much like March weather usualy is. At home to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I ahve at least got to work cuting and hauling wood from the wood s again. Have got up a couple of loads to day besides doing some other work. Took man and Maggie with Mifs Crysler with me down to William Wattse this evening. Spent a very pleasant evening with these friends. Learned that the Haldimand election had gone against Mr Colter by over a hundred majority. Rather unexpected to a good many.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been cuting wood with Freds help to day and geting it up from the woods. Two more loads have been added to our pile. Went out to Dover this evening to take out Bertha mostly. She has gone to visit siste her sisters and brothers, for a day or so. The weather continues to be rather cold and blustery. There are some indications of a thaw, and perhaps a general break up very soon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 23 1980</span></h2> <p>Took mifs Emma Crysler and my wife, out to church in Port Dover, with me this forenoon. Bro. John Saunders praeched. Was glad to hear him again. His text was, I was glad when they said unto the house of the Lord. Enjoyed the discourse very much. A love feast and sacriment followed which was also a season of proffit. I rejoyce to think or to know that God is with us. Both in our houses &amp; on the Sanctuary.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>After being hindered some this morening by one of our sows which by the way had apparantly lost her piggs from being confined in to close a sleeping place with the two others. I started out again to do some Collecting, succeeded in geting one dollar. Went out to Dover this evening after Bertha. Paid my {illegible} dues for comeing month. The thaw that seemed to be coming has arrived and the snow is going fast.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUSSDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been trimming trees in the orchart to day when not doing chores. I have been in the house most of the time entertaining visitors Capt. Wesley Haren and Mrs Sovereign being here from Dover. Rain fell last night and part of to day, so we could not have done much out any way. Mud has become the order of the day again. everything seems to indicate a very early spring.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain fell again last night leaving it quite soft and muddy to day, the frost being nearly all out. Fred has been trimming apple trees when not doing chores. Cap. Haren and Ms Sovereign left us this forenoon. A Mr Stalwood from near London Fred's brother-in-law called here a while to day. He is quite an intelegent farmer. All went over to Johns Marrs for dinner; but owing the bad roads did not go out to Dover as intended.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 1890</span></h2> <p>Forgot to mention that yesterday was my natal day. Still I can say truly "Hitherto God hath helped me". Am more decided than ever it that be possible, to live to thine". Have been over to John Marrs for dinner all of us to day, or rather, yesterday. Fred has been trimming trees in the orchard. I have been out to Doiver, to take Mifs Emma Crysler ot the train, Maggie went along. Had dinner at Mr Barrets. Called at Mrs Sawson's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been cuting wood in the woods to day, when not doing chores. The weather still keeps rainy and the ground is about {settled?} frost being out nearly. It looks life cod weather now however. I notice that seperate schools are likely to be abolished in Manitoba. A strong feeling is being {exhitited?} amongst Roman catholicks throughout Canada, as well as in Manitoba, the dual language system is also a thing of the past, then.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the very rough state of the roads we did not go out to church this morning; but, have spend the Sabbath home. Feel sometimes that to remain at home on a Sunday occasionaly from going to church is not pleasant but proffitable, So it has been to day. Went up to unckle Johns this evening to see how they were geting along from their late illness.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>Spent most of the forenoon in geting a cross-cut saw ready for work, having broken the one used for ten or twelve years. Borrowed one of John Marr, but finaly filed up our old saw, bought over twenty years ago. Fred got up a couple of loads of wood with the waggon this afternoon, the remainder of the time we have been cuting wood and doing chores. The weather is quite cold and wintry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of a a blinding snow storm this forenoon Fred and I came up from the woods soon after going out. Went over to Mr Chaffeys after coal oil &amp; c, and had quite a talk with him about the post office and other matters. He is still in a very unsettled state owing to the want of a written affreement respecting the store and Post Office. Hope we will be able to keep him however. Fred and I have been working in the woods this afternoon the storm {raining?} ceased.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Though best to make the most of the little snow that has fallen of late, in geting up what wood we have cut. Fred has been drawing to day, He has succeeded in geting up about all that was ready. Had Mr and Mrs. Chaffey here to dinner with us and Fred's also, to day. The weather has been quite cold and very windy with much appearance of snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THUSDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Remained at home to day in order to go to the Grange Hall to night. Fred and I have been cuting wood in the woods most of the time through the day. Drove up to the Hall over the very rough roads. Found but two members present, Mr Isaac Austin, the Master and Mathias Shields. Had a very pleasant bout but failed open the grange meeting. Have been talking some about taking some about taking my with me, for company mostly.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred at work trimming some fallen trees in the woods to day, when not doing chores. Went out to Dover with a grist of peas and oats for chop. Got along very well, the roads being much improved of late. The weather has been very cold however, and wintry. Am dreading the time when Maggie shall be away, It is intended for her to stay two weeks with her people at Lynedoch.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred at work cuting wood in the woods this forenoon, and this aftternoon he has been trimming apple-trees. Went to take my wife away to Simcoe, on her road house. Ma went along as far as Port Dover, where she stayed until I came back. Left Maggie at G. W. Lennons who promised to see her sefely on the 9 o'clock P.M. train for Delhi. Felt somewhat sad at our first parting, though only for two weeks.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Did not go out to meeting this forenoon, thought best to go this evening when the Rev Mr Robertson Presbyterian minister stationed in Dover preached in our church. Had a very good sermon from this brother. Addam Rose came iun fore a while this afternoon, he being home for a short stay. He seemed quite disappointed at not seeing Maggie. Feels quite lonely without her myself.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred worked in the woods this forenoon and this afternoon at trimming trees in the orchard. Started out collecting this morning and was unusualy sucessful, recieving over seven dollars in one place. This afternoon have been working arround the house and barn. Our lambs are comeing now and I amd having very poor success with them. Never saw lambs so weak. Believe it is owing to a lack of strong foud for the ewes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling most of the time to day, but in very moderate quantities. Fred has been spliting wood in woodhouse while I have been helping do chores &amp; some odd jobs. Am reading Ben-Hurr just now and have become greatly interested. Find it hard to stop reading when I get at it. Felt much disappointed that I did not hear from my wife to day, Expecting a letter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been in readiness all day to got to Simcoe by way of Lynn Valley mill, but rain has been falling at times throuhgout the day. Have had to put off until to morrow again. Fred and I have done but little except chores. He has trimmed a few apple trees while I have been reading Ben-Hurr when not doing something else. It is a most interesting book. Can scarcely leave off reading.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Started at about nine o'clock this morning with a grist for Lynne Valley mill, thence to Simcoe. The roads were frightfuly bad and the poor horses had has a deadful tugg of it, both going and comeing. Bought a new crosscut saw, of Brooklyn make to take the place of the old broken one. Had my first letter from my precious wife this evening. Some compensation at least for her absence.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred trimmed apple trees in the orchard this forenoon, this afternoon we have been cuting wood with the new saw which I spent the forenoon in sharpening. It went very well excepting that it had rather too much set. Shall have another seige of fixing soon. Have written my first letter to wife this evening an experience which she passed through before me. Shall be glad to see her home again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Cut wood in the woods this forenoon, Fred &amp; I when not doing chores. I went over to the cheese factory this afternoon to attend a meeting of Patrons. The meeting came off this forenoon, so I missed it, being misinformed as to the time. Went over William Wattses to see about anise seed, remained to tea, with them. Have been arranging a list of varieties of apple trees for home planting, this spring to send to Mr McKay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the almost impassible state of the roads we did not get out to Church to day. The weather has been exceedingly unpleasant as well, a violent wind has been blowing from the northwest which was very cold. Have improved as well as possible the moment of the percious day and evening. The good Lord has been present with me in my feeble effort read, mark, learn, and to inwardly digest his {fife?} precious truth.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Got Fred started at sowing grass seed to day, on the ten-acre field. I went down to Smiths to see about geting his grass-seed sower, but faild on account of their A not having finished sowing themselves. Fred and I have cuting wood in the woods this afternoon. Have got my new saw so that it cuts very well after all. Have had some trouble geting it there though. The weather keeps blustery and quite cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>When not doing chores to day we have been cuting wood in the woods, Fred and I. Tapped some trees for Fred's wife to tend, Did not think our time sufficient to undertake this work myself. The weather is still cold nights and rather warm day-times. Heard from my wife again this evening and am glad to find that she will soon be with us again. Have felt so lost without her.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>My man and I have continued to work away in the woods to day as usual. We are makeing very good headway with out new saw since geting it to run right. Expect to get our wood cuting done now directly. The weather keeps much the same. Wheat and new meadows are becomeing much injured. It seems likely that the present weather will continue for some time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Have kept on at our wood-cuting, Fred and I. We are making very good progress since we got the new saw, it works so well. Our old sow brough us six little live pigs and four dead ones las night. Am in hopes that she will raise the six at least. It is expected that duties will be charged on our eggs going into the United states of 6 {illegible; currency?} per Doz. which will about kill the egg trade for us here.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I cut wood in the woods this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Dover took three bushells of cloverseed to Mr Silverthorn in payment of diference between his bull and mine which we traded. The roads are exceeding bad just now. Got along with my load all right with Georges aid. Am glad to think that my dear wife returns to morrow. Have felt so lost without her since she went away.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred trimming trees in the orchard to day when not doing chores. I went up to Simcoe starting at about nine The roads were in a fearful state, but got there at noon. Took dinner at Florences, went to the {illegible} Seine station afterwards after Maggie but found that she had gone to the Dover station. Went there in time to see her start for Port Dover in the train. Had to go alone, and found her after some searching at Bro. John Saunders.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>The roads being almost impassable we could not well get out to church in Dover to day. My Dear wife and I went over to the Messiah church which we felt was much better than not to attend the worship of the most high at all. It don't seem to matter very much after all, where or with whom we worship; but only to please God by comeing into His prescence in his own appointed way with broken and contrite hearts which He will not despair.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred sowed Cloverseed again this morning and has trimmed apple trees part of the day besides. I went down to William Wattses this morning to see about seeding away our order for onion-seed. Have order five pounds this year. The largest quantity we have even sown. Have worked at sundry jobs since, such as sharpening the corss-cut saw &amp; c. We all went over to Freds this evening they {illegible} off for us and we enjoyed the evening together very much.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain fell this forenoon, but not until after Fred and I had finished sowing the remaining portion of the new ground field to grass seed. This afternoon we have been working in the woods again when not doing chores. It takes a good share of the time to attend to the latter duties however. Had unckle John Mattheres here to dinner to day. The first time since his recovery from late illness. Weather very warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I cut wood again to day in the woods; or rather this forenoon for this afternoon I went down to L. J. {Beirk?} with the Hack saw to {bour?}. It has been exceedingly windy to day with occasional squals of snow and rain. My wife heard from her mother last night, that she was quite ill. As a consequence am likely lose her company again soon, unless she should get better.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I cut wood in the woods this forenoon and part of the afternoon. I tapped a half doz maple trees this afternoon, to have a little for sugaring off occasionally. Ma and I went out to Dover after four o'clock. Found the roads very bad. Met my wife on the way home, started for Lynedock, but brought her back with me. Started from home at about nine o'clocl this evening, Maggies mother being very sick.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Maggie and I had quite an eventful drive last night from our own home to that of her fathers. It began to snow shortly before we got to Simcoe, Soon after a violent wind began to blow from the N. E. or E. accompanied by a heavy snow fall with sharp lightning and thunder like Summer. Got through safely however at about three o'clock A.M. when we found Mrs Ferguson still alive and very pleased to see us. We did not get to bed until about five this morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon at my father-in-law with my wife and she other members of the family. Sarah made us a pot of pea soup for dinner; which was quite a treat. Started for home at about one o'clock. Did not get along very fast owing to the impassible state of the roads. Got home at about eight o'clock however, and found everything all right. One of the cows had been sick with bloat but was recovering</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the almost impassible state of the roads we did not go anywhere to meeting again to day. Have enjoyed the Sabbath in a quiet and I trust proffitable way at home. Am reading the life of Christ by Fleetwood just now, for the third time I think The blessed jesus was never more than now the one altogather lovely to my soul. To follow in the wat of his commandment is my Chief desire, and prayer to Him.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 31 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been geting up wood on the sleighs this forenoon There is plenty of snow on the ground for good sleighing, but owing of to the mud underneath is very poor. Have been cuting in the woods this afternoon. Wiliam Watts and wife with Nellie came to spend the evening with us. They were evidently disappointed at the absence of my wife. Feel quite lost without her myself, and am not lifely to see her very soon either.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been working away at wood cuting again to day as usual. It takes a good share of our time to do other necessary work takeing care of stock &amp; c, so we dont make much headway, Had a letter from my wife this evening giving some encouragement with regard to the recovery of her dear mother. Her suffering has been considerable, particularly at times. Snow is fast disappearing, and mud is takeing its place.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been working away in the woods as usual, Fred and I. The weather is becomeing much warmer and snow is going very fast. It is more than likely to be the order of the day. Sap runs well. Am writing to my dear wife this evening. Feel quite anxious about the recovery of her mother Maggie would feel her loss so much. Am satisfied however that Mrs Fergeson is a good woman &amp; well prepared to pass this Jordan into the promised land</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>We have continued to work in the woods to day. Fred and I. Rather this forenoon for this afternoon as soon as we could get ready ma and I went out of Dover. Found the roads much better than we anticipated, though still very bad. Failed to hear from my dear wife to day which gave me some anxiety, I could not help remembering however that "{no?} news is good news". Tarrif charges have taken place which will almost completely break up trade between the United States and Canada. Greaty to the injury of the latter no doubt.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred split and piled wood in the woods this forenoon, while I worked at sundry job to numerous to mention. We both started work in the woods this afternoon; bet were soon driven home again by an April Shower. We have been working about to house since. He at spliting wood and I at trimming trees &amp; c. Have had some dark seasons again of late. Sometimes the Sun is hidden by clouds so with the Sun of righteousness.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>I went up to Simcoe this forenoon to attend to a matter of business with H. G. This afternoon I have been helping Fred in the woods. We hvae something over twenty cords of stove-wood out and put up in the woods about ready to burn. We would I went down to W. Wattses this evening to take a letter from Maule about potatoes 'William is about sending for a barrel of Rurals New Yorker No 2 Potatoes to plant'</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>The roads still being in a very impassible state we did not go out to meeting, this morning, though we desire to have done so very much. It has been a blessed day however even though the published worship of the Sactuary was denied us. Have never felt more benefit from reading the precious word of God, together with Fleetwods life of Christ, in which the several incidents recorded of the life of our Saviour and beautifuly woven together, as a continued story</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been fixing up some fence arround the house to day &amp; c. I have been engaged at triming trees, cuting blackknot out of cheery-trees, besides sundry other jobs to numberous to mention. A heavy rain fell last night which has made water rather plentiful; but, it has rather benifited the roads by settling them. Have been somewhat anxious of late about another hand. Have feld that a good strong boy might do us this summer.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>It has rained by spells to day and a heavy shower last night. Fred has been working away at sundry jobs. th triming apple trees, and making a stone boat &amp; c, I have been cuting black know out of cherry trees, planting Goose berry cuting &amp;c &amp; c, Had Ed. Watts. here to day, after a job of work. Offered him twelve dollars per mo. for {seven?} months, he did not accept. Went down to William Watts this evening on horse-back to ask his advice about the lad. Brought back a favourable {suport?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred worked in the garden most of the forenoon, cuting out old canes from the raspberries &amp; c. I worked in the cherries trees at same time, triming and cuting out plack knot. Fred went after his family with the waggon this afternoon to Mr Doulegs. He brought home a bag of mumy peas &amp; a bag of a new kinf of oats for seed, from Lias Kitchen, swapped one over for them &amp; went to give some difference. Ed. Watts came this afternoon to say that he would take my offer of 12$ per mo. for seven mos. Commencing work to-morrow or Monday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I worked back of the ten-acre field to day. The weather was so cold and windy that we were only too glad to get to the woods. Cut down an elm tree in the edge of the field and have been preparring for wood. Mud in fast disappearing as one result of at least of the heavy cold wind of to day. Had a letter from my old friend George Butcher this evening. He has put in a sick winter at Bay City</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I finished sowing cloverseed this forenoon. We have since been working in the garden cleaning out the raspberry bushells and at cleaning black knot from cherry trees &amp; c. Have had Florence Harris and Horah Rose with Eva Mare here to visit us to day. The weather is very warm and beautiful again A slight frost last night. Fell so much the absence of my dear wife. If I only knew when to look for would not care so much.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>As soon as I could get ready this morning started for the grist mill at Dover. Hoped to have returned early as well but found the roads so bad that it was night before I could get home. Fred has been working in the garden besides spliting wood at the woodhouse. Me out old minister Rev. D. Chalmers on the street to day. Was greatly disappointing in not geting a letter from my dear wife, Have lived without her long enough.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Desiring to go out to meeting this evening, in order to have Rev David Chalmers out old Pastor, we did not go this morning. The roads are far from being good however, especialy in places. Had a very interesting sermon from our old brother which by the way was intended as an an d educational discourse. The Presbyterian friends withdrew their service so out church was crowded. Text this evening. I can do all things through Christ that strngtheneth me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>The Watts boy; Ed. disappointed me bu not comeing to fulfill his engagement. Missed hiring once of the Aitkins boys on his account this morning. Two or three other have been here to hire as well that were turned away on his account. Went down to W. Watts this afternoon to set a few grafts for Mrs Watts, of Mr Todd's fall apples. Mr. W. told me some things about Ed. Watts that made me feel thankful that he did not come for the seven mos. as promised.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>I went down to {farreis} with a plough and some harrows &amp; plough irons for sharpening. The Walpole Township {strow?} of Stallions &amp; kulls came off to day as I have a chance to see a lot of nice horses. Mr Miller got the irons sharpened for me to bring home in the mean time. Fred and I got home a couple of loads of hay from the Big plot towards night. Was greatly disappointed in not hearing from my wife to night. Feel almost sure that something must be wrong.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been working on the eleven acre field back of the barn to day. The comencement of our Spring seeding. Spend the forenoon mostly in looking arround for a man to help. Could not make a bargain with Bob McBride, not with Ross Lamptein as they both wanted too big wages, 18 per mo. for 7 mos. While we were at dinner a young man came whose name is Hall from near Cheapside. Made a bargain with him for 7 mos. at 15 per mo.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been working away in the eleven acre field to day. I helped with the other fiew this afternoon. Grafted some this forenoon. Set a fiew sheep-nose apple graft &amp; some plum &amp; pear graft as well. The man failed to put in an appearance to day that I hired yesterday. Begin to think that our chance is good to be fooled again. Failed to hear from my wife again to day. Have about made up my mind that she is sick &amp; unable to write me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Have continued to work at our eleven acre field to day wiht both teams. Our new man Linas Hall came about nince this morning to and has been driving the team in my place since. I have been fixing fences arround the hilly field by the drive-barn where we are to plough for peas and oats. Mr. James Allan of Port Dover came this afternoon to see about geting some oak for fixing his vessel, promised a couple of trees at 8$ per thousand ft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Linas have been working at the oats seeding to day, Got the drill started this afternoon. I havebeen doing a number of odd jobs such as filling the leech &amp; c. Mr Barret and Hubert came this afternoon, after a number of little seedling hard-wood trees, The intend sending to Harry in B. C. Spilmadian {B. C.?}. I started for Mr Furgesons at Wycombe at half past six this evening. After a long tedious drive, arrived safely at nearly eleven. Found Maggie quite {illegible} but her mother was much better.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been spending the day with my wife at her fathers. She has been poorly as not to be able to go th to Church so I though best to keep her company what little time I had to stay. Started for home at about half past five without the company of my dear wife, so I had a long tedious ride. Did not get home until nearly eleven o'clock. My heart is fixed trusting in the Lord "He is my help &amp; my shield"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred finished drilling the eleven acre field with oats to day. He has done some harrowing besides. Linas has been harrowing in the field back of the barn where we intend to sow peas, as soon as ready. Have been cleaning the celler besides planting most of our vegetable seeds in the garden. Was out this forenoon looking for a drill for sowing onion seeds. Went to L. Bints first but did not find it their. It looks very much like day weather just now.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred finished harrowing the drilled oat field with smoothing harrow to day. We afterwards got it hall furrowed out. Linas has continued to work in the field back of the barn where we intend to sow peas. It takes a great deal of work the ground being exceedingly hard in places. I have been puting in garden seeds most of the day. Have just about finished for the present. Am expecting to leave home for tree delivery at almost any time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>Finished planting garden seeds this morning. Have since been ditching in the eleven acre field. The men have been working in the field back of the barn most of the time, geting it ready to sow with peas. Fred started drilling "Mumey" peas on the back side of the field this evening. There has been some appearance of rain nearly all day. But little water has fallen however. There is much kneed of of rain for the ground being very dry.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been puting in the onion seed to day with Ben. Laide's drill. Has sown two pounds also two pounds of Mangel seed as well. I have been drilling peas in the field back of barn. Linas has been cultivating in same field. It has taken a great deal of work to get the ground ready for sowing. The mild wet winter has been very unfavourable for the spacing work, it being {sun?} togather and baked with dry weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Worked away at ditching this forenoon excepting when runing ditches back of the barn in pea field.Linas has been ploughing in the hilly field next to the creek where we intend to sow peas &amp; oat mixed, for feed. Went out to Dover this afternoon to take ma mostly. Found that our delivery of trees had just come. This means that I must drop my work and tend to something else for a time. Weather very cool. An East wind blowing for three days.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Linas continued to plough this forenoon in the hilly field by drive-barn. Fred has harrowed some this afternoon however. I have been shoveling out ditches from early in this morning completed the job in oats field and have cleaned out principal water courses in pea field back of barn. It has been raining heavily during the latter part of the afternoon, The ground was very dry, however and rain will do great good.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain continued to fall most of last night of of to day. It has cleared off since noon however. Were not able to go to church on account of the rain, The men have both been away besides so I have had to do all the chores. Shall be glad when the time comes that we can get to church regular again. it seems so long in comeing. Have been somewhat cast down to day; but, found Him near when engaged at my regular devotions to own &amp; to bless.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of rain H had to leave off ploughing in the hilly field and go to the Big Flat where we inted to plant corn. George Lemon came just before noon, and I got started at deliverying trees {illegible} after dinner. Traveled as far East in Walpole as Peacock's point and returned after some meanderings. Rode on horse-back. Found the roads rather roagh and bad. Enjoyed my trip amongst the farmers very much as I always do.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have kept on ploughing to day most of the time. Rain fell again however. Have been delivering fruit tree notices and makeing sundry preperations for to-morrows delivery in port Dover. Got pretty wet in my trip West to day but, found occasional shelter. Took dinner at W. J. Carpenters and had a pleasant time all arround. I am sure my presence home would be worth something but still I appreciate the privilege of geting out once in a while.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been delivering trees in Port Dover to day. Got out in good time this morning and took the trees out alone. Succeeded in geting ready for business before anyone came for their order. George got there at about eleven or thereabout. Our delivery was quite a success considering the two large, orders called bad which we had to contend with. Sold them off pretty well however, but reserved a portion to dispose of in Simcoe. Brought our trees home to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>I have had the men drawing up hay from the Big Flat to day. it being rather weat for ploughing. Have been engaged at seting out peaches pears and apple trees bought of Lemon a year ago nearly. Night found me on the road for Simcoe, in order to be there in the morning for delivering trees. It was rather cool riding, but got there all right. Found George in quite a state of despondency on account of bad orders.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been delivering trees in Simcoe to day with G. W. Lemons assistance, for Mr. Mackay of St. {illegible}. Have had a rather unpleasant job owing to the large number who could not pay money for their orders and gave notes instead. After closeing business this evening I went up to Mr. Fergusons to get my wife. Came back to Mrs Sarah Crysler's before I found her. Stayed with her there over ball of the night, for it was after twelve when I arrived.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>Started from Mrs Sarah Cryslers at about half past nine this morning for home. Expected to have brought my dear wife with me but have been again disappointed. It was a great treat to have her company again. Am in hopes that her recovery will soon enable her to return. Feel so lost without her. Came home by Simcoe and Port Dover in order to get some necessaries. Heeled in the apple trees ofter comeing home this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>Our regular Quarterly meeting came off in Port Dover to day. It was our blessed privelege to attend. Felt much benefitted by the hallowed services of the hour. Had dinner with mifs Giles after services. My desire has gone out exceedingly after God to day and indeed for many days of late. Have felt that by his help alone could that deliverance come, which I have so earnestly longed for, these many years. Surely He is my deliver.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been working away at seting out apple trees to day with all my might. Rain fell after-noon for a while and hindered me some. Got all planted except forty five this evening. The men have been ploughing away a good part of the time in the hilly field to day. Find it rather tiresome work seting out apple trees. There is nothing that I enjoy move, however, than seting out trees that will bear fruit and taking care of them.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Got to work this morning again in good time at seting out apple trees. Have been at it steady all day &amp; what is better made an end to the job for the present. Had only places for three more trees after geting the whole one hundred out. Had a letter from my dear wife this evening telling me that she would be in Simcoe on Friday next all being well. The men have been ploughing most of the time to day in the hilly field.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Our Quarterly meeting came off this afternoon at the old Woodhouse chappel. I took ma with me and, we went for a visit at out old friend John Gilberts. Had dinner there. The meeting came off all right notwithstanding the mixed multitude. Took tea also with Mr Gilbert. Forgot to mention that Mr. Elgin Harly a young married brother was recomended for the ministry to conference, also invited to our own circuit.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 8 {in handwriting; "Friday 9th"} 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning after plaster and a barrel of salt. Brought home one ton, eight hundred and ten pounds for which I paid $4.25 per ton. For the barrel of salt $1.40. Brought home the empty fruit tree boxes also. Had some difficulty in geting up the hill by the house with my big load. Have been off to Simcoe this afternoon after my dear wife. Was successful this time in bringing her home with me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 9 {in handwriting; "Thursday 8th"} 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have continued to work away at sowing and harrowing in the field by drive barn where we are puting in oats &amp; peas mixed. I went out to Dover this morning with a case of eggs which was consigned to the Grange W. P. Co. This is our first venture at sending away our egg produce. Came home by {Gundy's?} and brought a fiew Cuthbert raspberry bushes with me. Have been working in garden this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling nearly all day. Of course we have done our best to improve the time as well as possible. Found several little jobs arround the barn, that wanted attending to. Am delighted to have my wife with me again, She has been away full six weeks this time; and it has seemed more than two months. Her health is far from being good at present however the fever being still apparant in its effects.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Church this morning taking Bertha with me. Had the young minister to peach to us. He seems to be improving somewhat, but I am inclined to think that his preaching power will never be very great. Had a very good time at out after service or class, the Good Sheppard being present with us. Out friend and Bro John Sanders is at present disabled from preaching, but, it is hoped only temporarily.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has been ploughing on the Big Flat where we intend to plant corn. The recent heavu rains have thoroughly saturated the ground. I have been up to Lymn Mill with a grist of wheat and some corn for house-use. Left the team at the mill and walked to SImcoe where I had some business to attend to. On the way home stoped at the oat meal mill and bought four hundred of oat, bran for house feed, our oats being gone.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Both the men have been ploughing on the Big Flat where we intend to plant corn, to day. Notwithstanding the very wet weather the Flat Ploughs nicely. I went out to Dover to day to collect up some Small ballances due to Mr. Mackey &amp;c &amp;c. Brought home a new milk can from calvers. Was agreeably surprised to night, at recieving the two dollar prize given by the Practical Farmer Co of Philadelphia for second best Postal Card published in current number.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of rain we did not do much this forenoon It cleared off toward noon however, so that this afternoon both teams have been ploughing on the big flat. I have been planting some early potatoes in the garden to day besides takeing out a pit of potatoes. Did not get either job done however. The ground is very wet just not. Farming work is almost at a standstill as a causequence {causequence = consequence}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been busily engaged at sundry jobs to day. The men have been harrowing &amp; {sobling?} the cornground geting it ready for planting. Took ma with me this afternoon and then on to W. J. Carpenters where we spent the evening very pleasantly. A party was given my wife and I in honour of our marriage. Maggie was not able to go however which was quite a disappointment all arround. Took out two {whik?} sows away to boar to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Owing to the heavy rains the ground is too-wet for working. The men have been drawing up corn-stalks from the little barn to day and geting up some pea straw for beding and for feed. I have been picking over a pit of potatoes &amp;c. This evening I have been trying to get by returns made out to send to Mr Mackat. Succeeded in geting the Port Dover papers ready to night. Took out two whik sows to L. J. Bint yesterday, brought out {illegible} this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Lenas went down into Walpoole after his trunk last night, and reports the roads being very bad. He &amp; Fred have since been working on the corn-ground geting it ready to plant. Blossoms of all kinds are comeing out beautiful. Never saw a finer promise of fruit. There are some indications of frost to night however. Turned out our {miletis?} cows this afternoon to pasture for the first this spring.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Took my wife and Bertha with me out to Church this morning. Had an interesting discourse from our young bro. Elgin Wooley on, they that will do His Will shall know of the doctrine. Bro. Wooley is quite gifted and apparantly well filled for the ministry. His being a married man is a great hinderance, but our Qarterly board have commended his case to conference and it may be that he will get out in the works yet. My class was quite small in size. There being only four of us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>I have been off to mickle John Matthews this forenoon geting seed corn for planting the Big Flat brought home four bushells. Went up to Ben Laides after his seed drill also but, as it was not home came without it. The men have been working on the Big Flat where we intend to plant corn. G. W. Lemon came this evening, and we have been setling up our tree Business for current year. Rain has come again this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>A heavy rain fell last night which keept us from our corn-ground to day. The men worked arround the barn this forenoon and this afternoon we a geting seed corn shelled and ready for planting. This afternoon Lenas and I went down to Mr. Nelsons after some maple trees for filling up vacancies arround the road. Brought home to twenty five hard maple trees. Fred has finished puting in tragel seed to day, in both gardens.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas and I set out maple trees this forenoon, filling up vacancies arround the farm by the road-side. Have only had to plant out twenty five for that purpose this time. The men have been working on the corn-ground since I went out to town this afternoon after some necissaries Brought home our empty egg crate the second time. Saw Thos. England about geting a bonus for highway planted trees.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>On accound of rain last night the men did not get to work on the corn ground until nearly noon. It has been in good order since, however. I have been working in the garden and in the straw berry batch, most of the day. It has cleared off beautiful and warm. Everything is growing so nicely. Pear trees are now comeing out on blossom and present a beautiful night. So also do the plum and cherry trees. Have been spraying {trees?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of a very heavy rain last night, out work on corn-ground has ceased entirely. Have been fixing up fence arround each side of the lam back of barn. I have also planted some garden seeds &amp; e. We put out Early Mastodon corn to soak in copperas water last night &amp; on account of the heavy rain have made a mistake. Intended going going to the Torreters to night; but gave it up on account of the bad roads for night driving.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred worked this forenoon at marking corn-ground on Big Flat, the ground being rather wet we stopped th at noone and both men have been away this afternoon enjoying a hollowday of rather haft halowday {holow/hollowday = holiday}. I went out to Dover this forenoon to take a case of eggs &amp; c Took Bertha also and left her there for a visit and hollowday. Have been warking around the barn this afternoon fixing up calf-stables for rearing summer {calf?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to church this morning takeing my dear wife with me, Bertha was there and came home with me. Had our superintendent Bro. Saunders with us. His health is far from being good but his sermon to day was excellent. A stupid sleepy feeling which comes from the change of the busy week day to the quiet sabbath. Am often troubled with it and prevented from enjoying the Sermons &amp; other exercises &amp; of Gods house. Here caught in the rain comeing home so stayed &amp; had dinner at Ms Rosies.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>We were not able to work on the corn ground to day owing to its not being sufficiently dry. The men have been geting out manure for the fodder corn ground. I have been doing sundry jobs, but most of the time digging arround the grape vines and trimming them &amp; c. The female portion of our household have commenced cleaning house to day, for the first. Weather prospects very fine, likely some to get at corn-planting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>The men continued to draw manure to the fodder corn ground this forenoon. This afternoon they have got started again on the Big Flat, geting it harrowed and cultivated down for planting to corn. It has only just got harrowed dry since the heavy rain of last week. I have been engaged at sundry jobs as usual. Went over Freds this evening and partly settled up with him for the past year.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Linas have been preparing the Big Flat for planting to corn. I have been working at the strawberry's and at mulching young pear and peach trees with chip manure. Weather continues fine, There was some appearance of rain this afternoon, but it passed of towards sun-down. The frost of a year ago last night has not yet been repeated, hence fruit prospects continue unusualy good.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Lenes finished cultivating the Big Flat this forenoon and this afternoon had finished harrowing Fred has been marking most of the day. I finished barning much in front of the house thisforenoon, also hoeing strawberries. Went up to the Grange Hall this evening and had a very pleasant time with my Grange brothers. Eighteen names were preposed for membership and balloted for.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred got done marking corn ground about the middle of the afternoon and afterwards has been helping Lenas and I plant. The latter and I have been planting most of the day, or when not doing chores. Found our Early Mastodore and corn partly sprouted, So we thought best to plant with the hoes and by hand. Found {Encore?} and Hill, Wattses there this evening when I came home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 31 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been planting born on the Big Flat with all our might, to day. There is something less than half of the field to plant yet. We are being blessed with beautiful weather for our work and I am thankful. Housecleaning is in full blast at our house, just now, with plenty to do. There is at least one consolation {&amp; is ?}, it will in time come to an end like every other evil.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>Being quite unwell to day from a tooth ache and swelled face, beside some other aches. So I didn't go out to Church as is my want. Sent a buggy full however in my wife and Bertha, and were thereby separated. Have put in a rather uncomfortable day, in a bodily way. But the best of all is God is with us, which is a cause of rejoicing constantly. O that His Law might be my constant guide. Amen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas and Fred got done planting corn on the Big Flat to day, or, about four o'clock this afternoon. I have been fixing up some fence and this afternoon have been takeing out a pit of potatoes. Found them well kept and not sprouted of any account, even at this late date. The weather continues very beautiful, and all nature has on her best moods. Sad to think that changes must so soon take place. But mostly the fruit instead of the flower.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>The men finished geting out manure on the fodder corn-ground this forenoon. Lenas has been ploughing at it, this afternoon while I have been takeing out some potatoes and Fred has been planting on the Big Flat. Took Maggie and ma down to Wattses, for tea and went on to Dover myself. Brought home the bag of sugar lately ordered of G.W.S &amp; empty egg crate &amp; c. Got caught in the rain comeing home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the tremendous rain last night and this forenoon we have been nearly out of work to day, so we have been fixing the roof of the house. besites the veranda, and some other things that were out of order. The freshet caused by last nights rain has exceeded any before for some twenty thirty eight-so James McBride says, and he lives right on the creek. About ten acres of our corn has been overflowed, on Big Flat.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred, Lenas and I have been working this forenoon at mending up the fence next to brigge by Mr J McBrides, lately taken away by the flood. This afternoon Fred and I have been away casting our votes for a member of Ontario Local Parliament. There seemed to be quite an interest taken in the election by all parties. Candidates Mr. Morgan &amp; Mr West Clearlton the {illegible} of Lynedoch.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been hoeing amongst the mangels to day. Linas has been ploughing ground for fodder corn in the hilly field while I have been working in the garden and doing some other jobs. I Had a visit from our old friend, John Gilbert and wife to day, Uncle John Matthews &amp; aunt Lydia also were here. Enjoyed their visit very much. Maggie and I went up to Wycombe this evening arriving there at about twelve o'clock.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Maggie and I did not feel much like early rising this morening after our night journey. Seven o'clock found us up however &amp; the forenoon was spent in visiting with my wife's father and mother as well as at packing her goods for our home going this afternoon. Started after dinner and called at Sarah Cryslers on the way. Arrived safely at home after a call in Simcoe at about seven o'clock. Found all {right?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>There being no service in our church on account of conference which is now going on in Hamilton, we did not go out to church as is our custom to day. Have enjoyed the day at home, however, very much. My wife and I took a short walk to the woods, where nearly a year ago we went for the first time with memorable results. An attachment seemed to be begun then that gave me my loved companion &amp; help. must Praise God.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Got started at cleaning out our small patch of onions to day. Linas has been geting a small patch of ground ready for fodder corn in the hilly field. I went to jarvis this afternoon takeing my wife with me. Brought home some seed corn and a job of blacksmithing from L. Millers. Had a matter to attend to at Sill and Jom's which seemed satisfying for the time being Weather continues to fine &amp; dry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Washed sheep this forenoon, the latest I think for a long time. Fred has been hoeing and weeding onions and Mangels, while I have been busily engaged at sundry jobs as usual. Linas has been ploughing in the orchard this afternoon where we intend to plant some potatoes and to sow some peas for house use &amp; c. Recd. my pa delivery papers for explanations from Mr Mackay this evening. The first time I think ever returned.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain came again to day puting us back some in our work but doing good otherways us doubt. Fred has been working in the onions and mangels most of the time or, except when helping me drop potatoes in the orchard &amp; fix fence along the pasture field &amp; c. House cleaning is still in progress and likely to continue for some time to come. Have felt much cast down to day, but, Sorrow may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>The ground was rather wet for working to day, so Linas has been geting up wood &amp; c. Fred and I have been working in the garden most of the time. Had a short visit from A. G. {Rae?} this evening. He has just come for a short visit home from the other side. Returns on Saturday, He appears to have come to a crisis in his business, having struck for higher wages, or 25$ more per mo. than he has been geting = 18 00 per year.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has been working away with the team to day. Have drilled in some peas for house use mostly in the orchard. This afternoon he has been harrowing on the fodder-corn-ground. Have had a serious time geting it in order on account of lumpy places. Fred and I have been hoeing in the onion patch most of the day. There appears to be a change takeing place in the weather, It seems likely now that we are to have fair weather, awhile.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been engaged to day mach as usual. Freed took Mr. Miseuers hog house this forenoon. The latter having kindrly given us the loan of a fine boar pig, for a couple of weeks. Fred and Linas have been hoeing onions and mangels the remander of the day. I have been doing chores &amp; c. This evening however I went out to Dover takeing ma with me. While there called at our ministers and had tea there, contrary to our wish howvever.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Took my mother and Bertha with me to church this morning. Had a very excellent discourse from our dear Bro. Saunders. Did not from some cause enjoy the class-meeting as much as I often do. There is such variations in the joys of Salvation. Caused often no doubt to by the engrossing cares of life which occupy the mind so incessantly through the week. But the grace of God is sufficient.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June MONDAY 16 1890</p> <p>The men have been cultivating potatoes and corn to day for the first. The corn crop looks much better than I thought it possibly could. I have been very buisy fixing fence and trying to make a changen out hog arrangements. Maggie and I have also been makeing preperations for a trip for fishing and recreations to the point tomorrow. Having had an invitation to accompany a party of friends from Simcoe &amp; Dover &amp; surrounding county.</p> <p>June TUESDAY 17 1890</p> <p>Morning{?} foggy{?} considerable for our prospective {illegible} to the point. after a big {?} and a desperate struggle to get things in readiness we arrived in Dover in ample{?} time for travel{?} quite a large crowd {?}real at 7.10 oclock we {illegible} aft er the point water {illegible} company good, everything pleasant arrived{?} 9{?} oclock with our {illegible} discretely{?} for a look round {?} in company with Walls - J Able{?} we arranged our {illegible} and and {illegible} Day of {?} gaterhing our fishing jackets we let {?} for a catch fairly find. Dad driving successfully{?} a fine trip{?}. {illegible} and pleasant {rest of entry illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been cultivating corn on the Big Flat to day. The report the corn crop there in a healthy condition. Ground geting hard in places. It is remarkable that the corn had done so well considering the great flood that came after planting. I have been engaged at my usual occupation of chores and sundry jobs of work, as they are made necessary. Weather still dry and beautiful.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have continued to cultivate corn to day as usual. They have been over the field twice or once each way and have been cultivating the corn angling this afternoon. They report this as being the most beneficial of any. I went out to Dover this morning after sundry matters. Brouhgt home some flour for Fred from the mill. Found Mr. John straw in the mill. He has lately taken possesion and has been a leading miller for years</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been working at the mangels to day. Linas helped him part of the time; but most of the day he has been helping me shear sheep. We did not get along very fast for we only got eleven done this afternoon both of us. Had some other work that had to be done however. There is some appearance now of a dry spell, The weather is beautifuly cool and pleasant. Sun not in middle of day however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Were blessed with a beautiful rain last night and this forenoon, which was much needed. The men did not do very much until this afternoon where they worked at weeding mangels. I worked on my delivery papers this forenoon, Am pleased to have them in pretty good shape or at least so I think. Have been plastering in the kitchen this afternoon, or repairing broken places in the walls. It has cleared off {illegible}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning to church as usual. Took Bertha as usual. Took Bertha and grim with me. Ma and Maggie being unable to go from various reasons. Had Bro. Saunders to minister to us of holy things. It was good to be there. The weather was rainy and but fiew out; but the good Lord was there in our midst however, to own and to bless. My dear wife is quite unwell from a sort of periodic kidney affection. Charley Webb was buried to day. We lived with us over three years once.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>Comenced our road work to day. We have twelve day and Fred has two makeing fourteen, but we expect to get all done in three days. Got five of them done to day at any rate. Have felt much discouraged about my dear wife's health, she has been so poorly lately. The weather is very warm at last. Nearly always cool before. Found it rather warm work on the roads. Our wheat crop has make considerable improvement.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been working on the side-road again to day with both teams. I did not go on to day, on account of home duties. This afternoon I went down to jarvis takeing ma with me. Mailed my delivery papers to Mr. Mackay having made explanations which I trust will be satisfactory. Took some cultivator teeth to jarvis for sharpening. Weather very warm. Have been told that the thermometer stood at 90 degrees {degree symbol used in place of word "degrees"} in the shade to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred was laid up to day, from having taken too much cold water when on the road yesterday. Linas has been on with his team and I have also been helping. We have comparted our twelve days, so excepting Fred's two days we are done for this year, for which I am thankful. Weather continues warm. Rather disagreeable working. Clinse Warren's man took his second lamb this afternoon and another calf. His fourth I think, may be five however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June THURSDAY 26 1890</p> <p>We have all been working at hoeing potatoes in the garden and at drressing out the various garden vegetables &amp;c. Got started this eve ning at the man gels in the back garden patch. I went up to the Grange lodge this evening. There was several new members added to the institution. It is expected that a larger member will soon be added brought in to our Grange. Maggie has been making preperations for a tr an aniversary trip to Fishers to morrow.</p> <p>June FRIDAY 27 1890</p> <p>Afterall bright and glorious first such morning as a fill {illegible}. When first to miss{?} {next line faded} Had a funeral{?} The pastor{?} talking of life w{?} which we have fellow lead during {illegible} {?}fully we could {?} for all things Supplementary to the above which my dear wife has written would say - surely God is good, and great is his mercy towards them. That fear{fine} line. THe ful-fillable the desire of those that love Him, His ear is open to the coy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Were blessed with a beautiful rain this forenoon, which came very seasonable. Everything looks very much refreshed. Weather very warm as well as showery. The men worked at sundry jobs this forenoon arround the barn. This afternoon they have been puting in the remaining portion of our corn fodder. The rain was very beneficial to the work. I have been as buisy as I could possibly be at various kinds of work. My wife &amp; Bertha went to Simcoe this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Took Maggie and little Jim with me to church this morning. Had our young minister Bro. Calvert for the first time. He is a very small man in stature, but rather the opposite in intellect and in talking abilities. The subject of his discourse was his own christian experience since seting out in the christian life. He has some fifteen relatives already in the ministry of the Congregational Church from whence he also came himself.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas and Fred have both been cultivating corn to day on the Big Flat, while I have been hoeing potatoes in the same field. Weather very warm almost sultry. Corn growing splendidly. Out prospect of a crop seems very good at present. Other crops are also drawing near maturity in a very prosperous way. Feel very anxious about the present state of our work. Flure seems to be a near {approcee?} of harvest, while haying is here and we are not ready.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas comenced cuting hay in the front field to day. He has been useing the new Toronto Mower for the first time; and it goes finely. Had our dear minister and part of his family to take dinner with us to day. Fred has been cultivating potatoes and mangels. He has about finished for the first time I have been hoeing in the garden and in the onion patch part of the time to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been hoeing mangels this forenoon, While I went up to Simcoe with the wool. Sold the latter to Brooks as usual for twenty cents per pound. This afternoon the men got started at rakeing and cocking up hay this afternoon. Rain came at about four o'clock however and put a stop to haying opperations. We sowed part of our mangel ground with turnips this evening. Have been much cast down of late, on account of debt &amp; c.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has been cuting this afternoon in the front field. Fred has been hoeing mangels and this afternoon we have been puting up hay in the front field Went out to mill this morning and on to Dover afterwards to get the barrel of sugar ordered some time ago. Came home by the cheese factory afterwards &amp; brought a pince of new cheese. Our factory is now turning out about thirteen cheeses per day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has finished cuting the front field this to day. Rain fell this morning, so we sowed a patch of buckwheat in the orchard, which we have been puting off until the ground should get moistened up a bit. Fred has been working in the mangel patch, while I have been doing some work arround the house and this afternoon have been puting pan's green on the potatoes in the garden. Had a visit from Mifs Barrett &amp; the young {illegible}.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I hoed in the garden this forenoon. Linas has been mowing arround the fence in corners in front field. This afternoon, we have been rakeing and cocking up hay in the front field by the church. Got it mostly up in cock. Find the hay, much heavier than we expected, especialy in the north side of the field. Had quite a time with Fred this evening about small fruits. He claimed that I promised him a share of &amp; I claimed that I didn't.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Took ma and Bertha with me to church this morning. Our young brother Calvert, the young minister officiated, and got along very well. Did not enjoy the service as much as I could wish on account of the difficulty I experienced in keeping awake. Had a very proffitable waiting upon God in the fellow-ship meeting which followed. Have been greatly drawn out after God in prayer of late. He is indeed my hope for years to come.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>It threatened rain last this morning but passed off towards ten o'clock. Succeeded in geting in eight loads from the field by the church. Weather very warm but fine for changing. Had a visit from uncle Holmes Matthews and his wife this afternoon, but, could not spend much time with them myself. Our red healt cherries are ready for use and the others nearly ripe. Wheat turning and will soon be ready for harvesting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>Have succeeded in geting in eight loads of hay, more from the field by the church to day. Rain came this evening however just as we were geting in our last load, a very heavy thunder shower with violent wind. Grain crops have been badly leveled, Wheat was so near ripe however as to be past injury, I think. Had a price list of oil cake meal from J. &amp; J. Livingston of Baden Ont, much lower than I am used to buying him.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain last night prevented us from drawing to day; so, both men cultivated corn this forenoon while I was buisy at repairing roofs. This afternoon Linas has been cuting in our back hay-field and Fred has been into the corn until this evening. I shook out the hay still in the front field this afternoon, expecting to draw to-morrow. Took a short tour throug the wheat, oats and pea fields this evening. They all look promising.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>We have finished geting in hay from the field by the church to day. Drew six loads more to day makeing twenty two from about nine acres besides rakeings. Got to work cuting and raking in the back field again this afternoon. The latter field does not appear so heacy as the field by the church. Weather very fine since the rain, so cool and pleasant. Warmer weather is again comeing apparantly by degrees.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has been cuting this forenoon in the back hay field. This afternoon we have been rakeing and cocking up. Got all up in good shape and the load of {skeings?} in all from the front field which finishes that part of the job. Am expecting all our family and men also to leave me to morrow for Port Dover where the Grangemen celebrate the Battle of the Boyne. Weather very fine for haying just now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>Our whole family together with Fred and his family went to town to day, it being Grange celebration there. I remained at home all alone. Had the worst of it this evening when milking time came however, as Fred not Linas do not return to night. With Maggies and Berthas draw help have got through. Some of our cows are very hard to milk and it takes time as well as muscle. It seems as though a weeding out was necessary before long.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning to church. My D dear wife went with me and Ma being there we all had the privilege of the house of God, Bro. John Saunders our Senion minister officiated. Enjoyed the service very much throughout more especialy the class meeting. The master fulfilled his promise and made one in our midst. Had dinner at home as usual. Afterwards Maggie and I spend a couple of house in the woods reading &amp; c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>My men and I have been drawing in hay from the back field to day. Got in seven loads from the field west of the woods. There are still two or three loads out ready to draw. Have been puting paris green on the potatoes along the side road between times of helping to unload hay. Weather very warm, even sultry. Feel it very much when moving away, in the sheds and drivehouse. God is my reffuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Continued to get no hay until near noon to day. Linas went to cuting this afternoon again. Feel somewhat uneasy about our haying lasting so long. Harvest is apparantly very near at hand. It likely, I am affraid to interfere some with haying. Maggie and I went out to Dover this afternoon, called at the cheese-factory on the way. Got some cheese for our minister. Had a pleasant drive along the lakeshore. Sent an order awat for Flax twine to G. W. Co. Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas finished cuting the field West of woods this forenoon. This afternoon we have been rakeing and cocking up hay in same field. Got it all raked and mostly put up to night. One of our cows was in great danger from calveing to day. Feared serious trouble from the long time it took her to come in. The calf was dead when it came which was, I think, the principal cause. Went over to hear a friend of John Hartinan this evening at the church.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been drawing in hay from the field west of the woods to day. Got in five lopads only, a showe of rain which came at about noon prevented us from work a while. Put in the lost time very welll however at hoeing brans &amp; c. Have been working in the garden myself when not helping unload hay. Cool weather has apparantly come again. Wheat harvest is here, Some of the {neighbours?} having begun.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Finished geting in the hay from the field west of the woods to day, &amp; rakeings and all. Have had twenty one loads from this field and twenty three from the other, makeing forty four in all so far. Have been cuting the {potato?} north of drive barn this evening. Was surprised to find that our wheat was ready to go into at once, concluded to make a start to morrow, all being well in N. E. Corner field.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas finished cuting the patch of hay back of drive barn this morning. Afterwards I helped him to get the binder ready for work and this afternoon he has been cuting in the north east corner field. Fred &amp; I have been cuting arround fences &amp; puting up the hay. I went out to Dover this evening. Had our old friend Rev Jogn Hearyman &amp; his friend Rec. Mr. Vanhurst to take dinner with us to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Instead of going out to our own church in Port Dover this morning we thought best to remain at home and hear Bro. John Heartman in the Advent church. He certainly gave us a powerful discourse on heart purity &amp; c. Felt much proffited by the service, It was thoroughly Methodistic, especialy in its earnestness &amp; spiritual power, comeing from the presence of the Holy Ghost. Wentover this evening also &amp; hear, Bro. Van, somthing do not remember, Had also a proffitable season.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas worked away in the N. E. Corner wheat field to day, as usual. I think he has the field about to thirds cut. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon after doing chores &amp; c. Sent away money for sugar; also an order for oil cake meal to J.J. Livingston of Baden. Fred has been hoeing potatoes in the orchard most of the day, while I have been seting up wheat sheaves this afternoon. Weather very fine for harvesting just now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has been working with the binder in the N. E. Corner field again to day. Did not get it cut as I expected; but an acre or more still remain to finish. Fred and I have been shocking up in same field and left it all shocked up this evening, expecting but a fiew sheaves. Am confirmed in my estimate of crop by going through the field. Manure shows itself remarkably; both in the wheat and new seeding to grass.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas finsihed cuting the N. E. Corner field this forenoon and got started in the new ground field just before noon. He continued to cut this afternoon as usual. Fred has been hopeing potatoes in the orchard most of the time. This afternoon however we got in three loads of hay from back the drivebarn, Makeing forty seven loads in all for this year. Our old friend Mr. M Noll and his wife came this afternoon to visit us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>Have kept the binder going most of the day. Rain came about ten o'clock, a light shower, but enough to put I a stop to harvesting opperations. Spent most of the forenoon visiting with my friend Mr. Noll who has resided in Michigan these twenty two years. Before that he lived as a near neighbour to us. They left us just after dinner. Was surprised to hear that Mr. Noll was seventy six years of age. He is quite an interesting gentleman.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has finished cuting the new ground field this forenoon. He has also go the ten acre field half done. Hope to finish cuting wheat to morrow. Fred has been sering up sheaves most of the time, I have been engaged at hoeing turnips and my wife has kindly turned in to help at weeding and {thinning?}. It is a quite serious job the weeds having got quite such as start. Ma and Maggie have been down to Mrs Clarkes this afternoon on a visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has continued to cut wheat in the ten-acre-field to day. Succeeded in geting all cut this evening, and up in shock. I helped Fred stup sheaves this forenoon, but this afternoon have been puting Paris Green on potatoes and hoeing turnips in the garden. Went out to the port this evening after Oil Cake meal ordered lately from J. &amp; J. Livingston of Baden Ont. Found it at the station already. Paid Forresters dues to J. Varey &amp; returned home</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Took ma and Maggie with me to church this morning. Did not go to our own church, but to hear our old bot Larry Skey at the English church. He did remarkable well and will, I believe, with God's blessing he will make a useful man in the Church of England. Have been telling ma that he would become a bishop get it spared. His sermon about prayer was truly excellent, much beyond the ordinary.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Got to work in very good time this morning at our wheat drawing. Robert McBride has been helping us through the day and George McBride about half the day. Met with a missfortune, firsy load after dinner when a waggon tyre ran off and the waggon wheel broke completely down. This prevented us drawing with two teams longer So I took the broken wheels to Dover for repairs. My unckle George {lent?} me a truck to use until the mending was done.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>We have been geting in wheat again to day. after geting started this morning which took us some little time. Bob and George McBride have been helping us through the day. Drew in fourteen loads yesterday and fifteen to day from the N. E. Corner field makeing twenty nine so far. Ma went out to Dover this evening after Mrs Platt and Mrs James Riddell, the former being from Horeseheads N. Y. Some prospects of {rain?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>We got started at drawing wheat this morning again. Worked until half past eleven when it began to rain. Bob McBride alone helped us to day, Rather this forenoon for this afternoon we cut thistles in the orchard, it being too wet to draw wheat. Got in six loads this forenoon and two more this evening makeing thirsty seven in all so far. Had thirty good loads from the N. E. Corner field besides the new wheat (surprise) Ma took Mrs Platt and Mrs Riddell home this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 31 1890</span></h2> <p>Got to work at wheat hauling this morning again. Bob McBride has been helping us through the day. Safely housed twelve loads more from the new ground field, Four loads of these were from the ten-acre-field however. The latter is rather poorer than I thought, there being so much shrunken wheat. Thomas Jackson came up this evening Could not go to the grange to night owing to pressure of harvest work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August {in handwriting: H. G.} FRIDAY 1 {In handwriting: D. to day} 1890</span></h2> <p>Draw in our last load of wheat after dinner except rakeings. Bob helped us this aft forenoon, to get in all but the last load. Had ten nine loads on the ten-acre-field &amp; fifteen on Newground &amp; thirty three on N. E. Corner field. Fifty seven loads in all without rakeings. Found the wheat both very poor and very good. The ten acre-field in particular was very poor, both in quality and in quantity. Being very much shrunken.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been extremely buisy to day working in the garden and at sundry other jobs, geting ready for going to Lynedoch &amp; c. The men pulled peas with the house rake this forenoon and this afternoon have been working in the mangels &amp; turnips. Maggie and I started for Lynedoch at about half past four P. M. Called for a short time in Simcoe &amp; got to Mrs Cryslers at about half past eight. Saw a bush fire on the way, a fine sight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>My wife and I stayed all night at her sisters. Mrs Sarah Cryslers and to day attended quarterly meeting at the Lynedoch methodist church. Had a very excellent discourse from the pastor Rev Mr Collomore. Went to Maggies father's after service where we remained until evening. Had some interesting conversations with my father-in law respecting religious matters. Drove home by way of Delhi stopping there a fiew minutes with my new relations.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>Having arrived home rather late night, from or rather this morning from Lynedoch, did not feel much like business to day. Fred and Linas have pulling peas with the horse-rake this forenoon and this afternoon have been cuting a patch of oats, two bushells sowing, of a new variety. Got into a {serape?} with Linas this evening mostly on account of other peoples talk, and tales.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Were blessed with a delightful rain shower this forenoon, so did not do much. This afternoon the men have been pulling peas and I have been rakeing wheat sturble in the N. E. Corner field. Was off this forenoon and for a while this afternoon after a machine to thresh but our pea crop. Think I have succeeded in geting the stringer machine to come to morrow afternoon, if it dont rain.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>The men finished pulling peas this forenoon &amp; afterwards got up some wood, from for threshing &amp; c. I started off in search for helping and had to go all arround before I could find enough. Had dinner at Jacksons. The threshers came about the middle of the afternoon. Succeeded in geting more than half of the peas drawn and threshed by 6.30 o'clock. George McBride, James {Home?}, Thomas Jackson, &amp; W Watts have been helping.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Finished threshing our peas at about two o'clock this forenoon. The same hands helped us this forenoon as yesterday. Had one hundred and forty bushells from the machine, which is much less than the field promised to yield. Fred and Linas got started at drawing manure from the barn-yard to day rather this afternoon I have been rakeing the new ground wheat stubble this afternoon. Mrs Cryslers bgys boys Charly and James came to visit us to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has been cuting oats and peas in the hilly field by drive-barn, with the mowing machine. The crop is a very poor one and yet it was well put in, and on very good ground. The men have been geting out manure again this afternoon. I worked this forenoon at rakeing stubble. Finished this job for this year. Have been hoeing turnips in the garden this afternoon. Weather very warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been helping Walter Austin thresh to day. Linas has been cuting peas and oats this forenoon while this afternoon he has been drawing manure. I have been busily engage as usual, this forenoon at rakeing peas and oats with horse rake. This afternoon have been hoeing turnips in the garden. Weather still warm and dry. Every prospect of a continued drought.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Wend out to Quarterly meeting to day takeing ma and Maggie with me. A large congregation was present and the meeting very good notwithstanding its length - for it was nearly four hours in duration. Had dinner at Mr Silverthorns who lives on the old Soverign place. It seemed tather late to come home when the meeting was out being three oclock and then our appetites were pretty keen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred went to pull peas for his father-in-law Mr Douley to day, the old jentleman being sick and he not able to get any one to take care of them for him. Linas finished cuting the oats &amp; peas this forenoon. This afternoon he peas been cuting oats with the binder in the eleven acre field. I have been hoeing turnips in the garden most of the time and my wife has been weeding for me</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been helping Walter Austin thresh for me to day. They got done this evening, for the present. Lines has continued to cut &amp; bind the eleven acre field of wheat oats. I have been variously engaged. Part of the time however I have been hoeing turnips in the garden. Mifs Jones and Daisey left us to day after make us quite a visit Weather still keep dry and rather warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been helping James Challand thresh to day for me. Linas has been seting up sheave in the oat-field and cuting with the binder &amp; c. I went down to Jarvis after some binding twine to finish out oat cuting and binding. Was fortinate enough to get a ball for it seems to be all sold off from the stores. Recieved a months cheese money which came to forty two dollars and twenty two cents. Rather more than I expected.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas finished cuting the oats this forenoon. He had a considerable trouble with the binder towards the east. We will be obliged to take it to the blacksmith shop for repairs before another harvest it all is well. We have got in four loads of oats this afternoon, for the first. Have had indications of rain but all has passed off and a continued drought seems in order. Ma went up to Simcoe &amp; to Hugh Culvers day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>The men and I have been drawing oats and peas to day from the hilly field. Have drawn six loads and sticked them back of the barn. My old friend W. J. Carpenter and wife came to visit us this forenoon. Have not been able to spend much time with him on account of my work. Went out to Dover this evening, Attended the Forresters meeting for the first time since my inniciation. Paid my dues also.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Lines have been geting in oats and peas most of the time to day. I went up to Simcoe this morning on some matters of business at the bank &amp; c. Got back by noon &amp; have been helping the men get in the last of the oats and peas this afternoon. My father-in-law Mr. James Ferguson came to make my wife and I his first visit since our marriage nearly a year ago, or last Christmas.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to meeting this forenon takeing Maggie with her father and Sister with me. Did not enjoy the service as much as I should have liked owing to being tired and sleepy. Did not remain to class - on account our relatives who wished to depart soon after dinner for home. The Good Lord has sent us a beautiful rain to day. Not enough to soften the ground but sufficient to help young clover, corn &amp; peas {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been geting out manure from the barn-yard to the field back of the barn to day. I have been engaged at sundry jobs, during the day. Had a short visit from A. G. Rose this afternoon. He is at present, on account of ill health compelled to be laid asside from work. The Pullman company have given him a four months leave of asbesce to recruit up. Have never seen him look so much under the weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>The men and I worked at geting in ballance of oat crop to day. There was six loads besides four already drawn, makeing ten. Rain came this afternoon and interfered some with our work but will do great good. It has only fallen in moderate quantities however &amp; will scarcely benefit the ploughing. Heard from my old friend Mr. W. H. Ardley this evening. He still reports the usual heavy work, with continued health</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Linas have been drawing out manure from the barnyard to the field back of the barn as usual. I have been as buisily engaged as ever at sundry jobs. This afternoon I have raked the oat field however, consisting of eleven acres. The rain yesterday has greatly benefited the growing plants especialy yound clover &amp; c. It has cleared off beautifyly to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>A very heavy rain storm came to day, It finished up with a heavy wind, which blew down out corn for certain. Fred and Lines got to work at the manure hauling again this after noon. Have been working at repairing the barbed wire fence on North end of Big Flat for the purpose of keeping piggs out of the corn &amp; c. The rain of to day has left everything in fine shape. Ploughing will be done easily now.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been geting out manure again to day. I have been trying to shut the hogs out of the corn field. Have been at it more than a day and a half. Found to my disappointment that my work was after all a failure, for they nearly as got in again before I had finished my work. Ma and Maggie went up to Clarkes this afternoon for a visit. Our neighbour Mrs Richard McBride died this morning at Lyne Vally.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines went away to day, to Port Dover there being a Railway excursion there. Fred has been geting out manure alone this forenoon but, this afternoon he has had Bob McBride helping. I have been working arround as usual. This afternoon with the help of my dear wife and Bertha we have finished weeding out and thinning out turnips in the garden &amp; c. Have been buisy almost night and day of late. Hope to rest soon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the funeral of the late Mrs Maggie, McBride wife of out near neighbout Richard McBride which took place to day, we did not find it possible to attend our own church in the Port. My wife and I went with the procession to the cemetery. {Hulte?} a large number of people were in attendance as is usualy the case when a funeral accurs on the Sabbath day. The good Lord has been with me to day as my joy and my song.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been working to day as usual. Fred has finished covering the field back of the barn with manure. THis has taken all of the manure in the farm yard. Linas has got started ploughing in the hilly field at last. I have been helping Mr. James McBride thresh. My work was, to build the straw stack. Had a short call this evening from Ed. Henry of Oshiwa this evening. Am always interested with his company.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been away to day, on business of this own up in Townsend. Lines has been ploughing as usual and I have has Bob McBride working in Fred's place. I have been spreading manure before the plough in field back of barn. There has been some appearance of rain this afternoon and to night it is falling slowly. We as usual, are exceedingly buisy and have no time for {usuals?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has continued to plough in field by drive barn to day. Fred has also been ploughing, but in the field back of barn. Would have both teams ploughing in same field, but do not find it possible to spread manure as fast as two teams can plough. Spent nearly the whole forenoon in churning, I being customary to make butter of Saturday night and Saturda Sunday morning milk.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Expected to have had threshers to day; but were disappointed. Got word this evening however saying that they world not likely be here until Saturday. Both the men have been ploughing and I have been spreading manure when not doing other work or chores. The ground is becomeing rather hard and dry, so that ploughing does not improve. Weather is rather cool as well as dry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Lines have continued to plough again to day. The one in field back of the barn where I have been spreading manure and the {other?} in the hilly field north of Drive barn. Ma went out to Dover this afternoon with Bertha. While she was gone Addam and Nora came, with Mrs Harris. Soon after the Watts girls and a friend from Buffalo, mifs McMichael, So Maggie had her hands full for a while entertaining company &amp; c.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have continued to plough to day as usual. I have been working at sundry jobs. This afternoon have been away amongst the neighbours for hands to thresh on Monday next. Think that I have succeeded in geting enough help. The weather still keeps remarkably cool and boisterous with the cold North Wind. Find that the Smut nose corn is geting nearly ripe, but the other is quite backward.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 31 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to church as usual takeing ma and Bertha with me Had a quite interesting discourse from our young minister, Bro. Calbert. Had a blessed time in our class-meeting; our communion together being exceedingly precious. Have enjoyed the remaining portion of the day at home very much. O, how preciours are these earthly Sabbaths. We are so benefitted thereby.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>The threshing machine having come last week was ready for work and started opperations this morning. Have been threshing all day and are about half done to night. James McBride has been helping also James Challands mans, Walter Austins man, James Stom. &amp; Bob &amp; George McBride &amp; A. Marrs man part of the afternoon. The wheat has turned out as well as I expected out is somewhat full of small grains.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>We have been threshing again to day. Did not get done until this evening, after which we had to help move the machine out to Dover. Lines drove the teams. The same hands that helped us yesterday have been with us to day except James McBride this afternoon and Alexander Marr's man who helped an hour or so this morning. Had 551 Bu wheat from the machine. 202 of Oats and 69 of oats &amp; peas mixed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>Both men have got to ploughing again to day. Fred in the oats stubble and Linas in the hilly field by drive barn. I went our to the Port Dover mill with a small grist of new wheat, out flour being gone. Found the younger members of the Barrett family here with Mrs Scott of Toronto to visit us. C Enjoyed their company until the evening very much. Found myself in a disagreeable position this evening. J. Norm and L. Jackson both wanting to thresh to morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been helping James Hone thresh to day. George McBride has also been helping him for me, not wanting to stop a team from seeding. His grain turned out about the same as out own. Fred and Lines have been ploughing in their respective fields as usual. Have just heard of the illness of our near neightbour John Marr. He seems to have been failing for some months and I fear is on the verge of a long and tedious illness</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Lines have both been ploughing again to day. The former in the oats subble and the latter in the hilly field buy drive-barn. I went down to Jacksons after geting my chores done to see weather he had indeed got his threshing done yesterday. Was sorry to find that he had threshed without my help, which by the way he had been promised. The agreement was that the whistle should be blown, this had been done but I had failed to hear it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been ploughing and rolling in the second field back of the barn. Lines has been at the same work in the other, or hilly field N. of of drive-barn He has just about finished ploughing this field. I went out to Dover this forenoon. Took ma along and left her to visit until to morrow, when we expect to meet at church. My wife has just heard from her friend IdaL. She is married &amp; living in Toronto.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to the Port this morning as usual, to attend church. Bro. John Saunders preached it being his {sunday?} The subject of this discourse was; the necessity of being baptised with the Holy Ghost in order to usefulness, in my walk of life. Also a desertation with refference to the personality of the Holy Spirit. Had a very precious season in the fellowship meeting afterwars. The Blessed Spirit was present to own &amp; to bless.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been ploughing in the second field behind the barn most of the time to day. Linas finished the hilly field field this morning, So we have now some six or seven acres altogether to plough before seeding. I have been spreading manure when I could get a chance but this was scarcely half of the time. It takes me so long now to do chores and to run to the blacksmith-shop for shear-sharpening &amp; c</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Both Lines and Fred have been ploughing to day as usual. Fred rolled most of the forenoon however I have been spreading manure when not otherwise engaged. Do not seem to make much headway; there being so many other things to attend to. Our ground is fine order for seeding being quite crumbly and mellow. Our young visitors Olive &amp; Maggie Fergeson are still with us but, are to go to morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Our ploughing and rolling still hold out. Fred has been harrowing part of the time however on the field back of the barn, Am not able to keep manure spread as fast as one team can plough &amp; this gives Fred a chance to harrow part of the time. There are some five lands yeat on which the manure is not spread. Have done my utmost to get along to day but, to no great purpose</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain began falling last night from the North East and has continued at intervals through the day. Clearing weather has not yet come but I fancy the rain is over for this time. A de good deal of water has fallen and will be a great help to seeding, I am sure. We have been doing small jobs arround the barn most of the time. William Watts came this afternoon &amp; I settled up with him giving note for {ball?} due him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>The men worked most of the forenoon at spreading manure in the field back of barn. This afternoon they have been ploughing. The rain of yesterday has made the plough run easy and the land must certainly work much better for seeding than before. I went out to Dover this evening took three baggs of apples but had some difficuly in desposing of them. Borrowed some money of Mr. Ainsley for Lines who gets married to morrow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines went away to day to get married I suppose. At any rate I had to get Bob McBride to drive a team in his place. Fred has been ploughing ball. of field back of barn and harrowing after geting done in same field. I have been buisily engaged at sundry jobs, one of which was the spreading of manure in field back of barn. The late rain has been drying off fast to day &amp; is a great help to our seeding.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Bertha with me. Had a very interesting discourse from our seniour minister from a portion of Jobe, "Therefore they will not listen to the voice of the Almighty" &amp; c. The Good Lord was also with us in our class meeting though our members were fiew. Had much liberty in discharging my duty as Leader and felt my heart strongely warmed while talking to others of the precious way.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Comenced sowing wheat to day for the first. Were ready about the tenth but owing to a heavy rain that fell about that time could not do anything sooner with sowing. The field back of the barn is our first. Lines has also been working with the team geting the second field back of the barn ready to drill. I have been engaged much as usual. Went down to William Wattses &amp; helped thresh this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred finished drilling the field back of the barn this forenoon, He worked with the smoothing Harrows until the rain which came early this afternoon makeing it impossible for us to do further work in our seeding. We have been all of us engaged this afternoon at sundry jobs such as geting up wood, puting awat implements churning &amp; c, &amp; c. Both men haveing been at work as usual.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>The men got to work this forenoon in the field north of Drive barn, that being the only place dry enough to work. They succeeded in geting it drilled mostly by noon, that is the North piece next to the lane where we sowed three bushells of suprise wheat. This makes eighteen bu. sown. Have been engaged much as usual myself. The cows got in the corn this morning and I had a terrible time geting them out. I let Mr Donley have some 5 bu. of wheat {illegible}. Am this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has finished harrowing and furrowing out the field back of the barn to day, also the back portion West of gully in field North of drive-barn Lines has been harrowing in the eleven acre, or second field North of barn. He has got it about ready to drill. My work of cleaning ditches as at last comenced. expect to be very buisy now until it is completed again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been drilling the field second field back of barn until this afternoon about four o'clock when a shower of rain came up and stoped further work for to day. I have been cleaning ditches in the field back of the barn. Do not get along nearly as fast as I would like, on account of my many other duties which so often intervere.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>We have succeeded in gt geting the eleven acre field sown to day and furrowed out. It was night before we got it done. I have been cleaning out furrows in the field back of the barn and just got done in time to help run curss-furrows in the other field. Our wheat ground is in very good condition considering that it is stubble ground and good for a fan average of wheat next fall.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>I went out to church alone this morning there being a lack of interest in church some-how in our family. Our young minister Bro. Calvent officiated. Felt it good to be there, more from a sense of duty however, than from any particular happiness. The fact of haveing done ones duty alone brings great satistfaction and peace of mind. More than compensates for the {suthay?} of effort required often.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Lines have been harrowing the East part of field North of drive-barn to day, geting it ready for the drill. It has been ploughing some time and is working up nicely. I have been cleaning ditches in the second field North of drive barn or the eleven acre field myself. Have been hindered a good deal however by different causes. Mrs George Riddells &amp; Mifs Erie Steward were here visiting us to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>The men continued to prepare the East side of the hilly field for seed this forenoon. This afternoon Fred has been drilling, and has got more than half of then peice sown. Lines has commenced this afternoon to plough the fodder corn patch. I have been cleaning furrows and digging ditches in the eleven acre field with all my might, being anxious to get done. Have made some headway, but are still behind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>The field North of Drive barn is all sown to night except about an acre where the fodder corn grew. The men have been geting ball. of it off to day and geting The ground ploughing ready to sow. John McBride came to day to settle up for the mowing machine bough of him last Fall. He tells me that a promotion has been tending to him and accepted with the Massey company.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>The men completed our last seeding this forenoon, geting furrows run and all. They cut corn this afternoon for the first. Frost has fortuneatley kept off until nowe and the smutnose corn is quite ripe. The Early Mastidon is not so far along however, and I fear will be mostly soft corn. I finished cleaning furrows in the second fieldNorth of barn to day. Have the hilly field left yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling very moderately to day. Just enough to keep us from work and to start the wheat lately sown. The men have beeb cleaning up a load of wheat for the mill; besides doing some other jobs. I have been as buisy as ever notwithstanding the rain. Am so thankful that our seeding was completed yesterday, just in time for this beautiful warm rain.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been cuting corn to day on the Big Flat, while I have been out to Dover with a small load of wheat. Went to the Mill first, but did not sell there went down town to Mc. Ainsley and sold for seventy five cents per bushell, the wheat being a poor quality owing to rust and Winter-killing, The price of good wheat is now about ninety cents per Bu. My wifes father &amp; mother came this evening to stay over Sunday with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Did not get our work done in time this morning for church. Was quite disappointed as both Mr and Mrs Fergeson would have been pleased to have gone with us. The former went with me to hear Mr. Eeland however who gave a farewell address this forenoon. His sermon was about the Holy City, the New Jerusalem comeone down from God out of heaven &amp; c. Felt much comfort at the blessed promises of God Almighty to the faithful ones.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs J. W. Furgesons &amp; wife, my father-in-law &amp; his lady left us this forenoon at about nine o'clock. The men helped me get a load of apples ready for Simcoe this forenoon. They have since been cuting corn on the Flat. Took the apples up this afternoon and sold some thirty two and a half bushells from the three old sour-trees at thirty cents per bushell. It came to a little over ten dollars.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>I took my mother out to the Port this morning. She wanted to take the train there for a visit with my sister and family at Dresden and Chatham. We had the ill fortune to see the train staring off just as we were crossing the swingbridhe, so she came home with me to try another morning. Took a load of wheat out to the Port and sold to Ainsley for g {88 c?} per bu.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>Took ma to the Port Dover station this morning, enroute for Chatham and Dresden. The succeeded in geting the train all right. I have been drawing away wheat to market. Took two loads to Jarvis instead of Dover and sold for two cents above the port Dover price, or ninety cents. It never seems to turn out money very fast when below a dollar and on this account it seems rather discouraging to me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>I have taken two loads more of wheat to Jarvis to day. Did not get started with my first load until after ten o'clock, having to do some extra work before going such as churning &amp; c. The men have been cleaning up wheat and digging potatoes in the garden &amp; c. It is very warm and a beautiful summer-like shower is falling this evening. Corn still unhurt &amp; Early Mastidon safe.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>There was quite a heavy fall of rain last night whis has effectualy stopped drawing grain to market. I went down to Jarvis this morning however, to collect money for grain receipt, and to send money off to take up the work for old Sally &amp; Colt &amp; c. Fell in with a mr Alexander Flett who rode from Buffalo to Jarvis yesterday on a bycicle. He came home with me and after dinner we went out to Dover where he is to visit the A{illegible}ens &amp; others</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>I went out to Dover this forenoon with a grist to the mill. Stored twenty bushells for Fred in Shaws Mill at Ninety cents per bushell also fifteen for ourselves. The men have been picking apples most of the time to day. While in Dover I settled up with Petrae the tailor who had an account of Lerys. Paid J. Varey amt due and George Mallburs five dollars besides ten to Mr Chaffery. The weather is remarkably warm and fine.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to church this morning as usual. Took Bertha and Jim with me. Did not enjoy the service as much I I usually do, feeling so tired and so sleepy all through. Shortly after dinner was over my wife's sister Sarah came, with her daughter and son, Maud and Gideon. It was a complete surprise to Maggie, as they came altogether unexpected. Weather fine and warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain began falling last night in large quantities and has continued through the day, almost incessantly. Fred has been threshing out some peas in the barn. I have been doing some extra jobs of work through the day. Lines has not been home to day, but has been down to his father-inlaws sick with a cold, so we heard this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain is still the order of the day. It has not rained so hard as to day as yesterday, but it has been very wet all day. Fred and I have been choring arround and doing our best to make good use of our time. Mrs Cryslet is with us, togather with her little boy Gideon. She is talking strongly about going to Toronto to live before long. She expects to keep boarders.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the weat weather we did not do a great deal, out of doors this forenoon. This afternoon however we have been picking apples, Fred and J. Sarah left us for home at about eleven o'clock this forenoon. The heavy rain is likely to clear off warm, which is rather remarkable for this time of year. Lines is still away and report says he will not return.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been picking apples to day when not doing chores. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about the wheat market and to get a wheat reciept cashed. Sent five dollars away for Fred's insurance while there. Went out to our Woodhouse Township show this afternoon takeing my wife with me. There was a fine display of horses and of almost every-thing. The day was very fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Got a load of wheat cleaned up for market this forenoon, Fred and I. It rained quite a heavy shower about noon however so I did not take the wheat after all. Have been hucking corn this afternoon on the big Flat for the first. The yield does not seem very good, especialy on the flat, where I it was coverd with water after planting last spring. Weather still very warm &amp; rainy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas came back this morning, having been away all the week, and has been working today. We have all of us, been picking apples. Got this spin all in and greenings also. Felt thankful that the opportunity came to day of selling the hoggs ready for market. There are nine in all. Am to get {4.14?} dollars per hundred for them, live weight. This will relieve us considerably. There are still plenty to th take their places, however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>It has been raining as usual since last night. Did not go out to church as a consequence. Have been endeavoring to spend the time proffitably to day. Feel that the Lord has been very good to me in many ways. Am endeavoring still to glorify Him in my body and spirit which are His. Am reminded of the necessity of being always ready for departure. Our neighbour Mc. Anderson died suddenly &amp; was buried to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been cuting the Early Mastodon corn for the first to day. Frost has not killed it notwithstanding lateness of the season. Am sorry however that the corn is not earlier in ripening. Think however that we will be able to get enough ripe for seed next year, as I would like to try another year and plant earlier if possible. I have been gathering apples most of the day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>It was somewhat rainy to day, but the men have been cuting corn most of the time. There is now some appearance of fine weather however. I have gathering apples when not otherwise engaged. Have been much cast down at times of late, owing to the uncomfortable of state of my business. Am still expecting deliverance at the hands of my Heavenly Father for Christs sake.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Took fifteen baggs of wheat to the Lynn Valley mill to day. The miller was away so I had simply to leave it there in the baggs. Went on to Simcoe for the Ag. Show. The day was very fine and the attendence was consequently very large. Exhibits were also first class. Had little Jim with me to the Show for the first time in his life. He did not seem to be much interested in what he saw so I don't think he will want to go again very soon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been working inside most of the time to day at puting up a stancheon for calves Rain has prevented out od doorwork. They cut corn for a while in the forenoon however. I went up to Lynn Valley mill after the grist taken yesterday. Had to go and come partly in the ram. Walked from the mill to Simcoe and back, mostly to get Maggie a pair of shoes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines and Fred have been cuting corn again to day, on the Big Flat. They have nearly finished to night. I have been gathering apple nearly the whole time. Went out to Dover this evening to attend the Forresters Lodge. There was but a small assemblege of brother Forresters present But, the meeting passed off quite harmoniously and well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Lines finished cuting the Clarkes Early Mastidon corn this forenoon. They report having {16 - 18?} shocks of this variety on about half of the Big Flat. I gathered Talman sweet apples this forenoon and this afternoon brought home a load of barrells from the Dogs Nest, &amp; a load of husked corn from the Big Flat as well. Rain is falling again to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain came last night in large quantities and has continued to fall through the day at intervals indeed, it is an exceedingly rainy time and, quite warm withal. Did not get out to church as a consequence. and Mr Fredenbugghs Son preached over in the Advent church this morning but did not know of it until it was too late. Have enjoyed the quiet {illegible} of the day very much. God is with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Notwithstanding the heavy rains of late the men go to husking corn again to day. I have been engaged at gathering apples when not doing chores. Do not seem to make much headway alone however. Got the Talman sweets put away to day. It keeps quite warm after the rains, with every appearance of continued warm weather.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Then men have continued to work at corn husking to day as usual. I gathered apples when not doing chores this forenoon, This afternoon went down to Thomas Jacksons after his waggon bax and stock rack to use in takeing the hoggs lately sold to Jarvis to morrow. Did not get home again until time for chores. Purchased a buck lamb at $6.00 to be paid Jan 1st</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Got our hogs loaded this morning first thing I took them to Jarvis afterwards and sold or rather delivered them at D. Hills for the 4.25 agreed upon. The roads were very bad, and it don't seem likely that they are going to be any better for a while. Our nine hoggs wighed exactly {$16.00 lbs?} This at $4.25 makes $65.85 less 15 cts for wighing Had an evenings visit from unckle John and Aunt Lydia this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines put in a half days work drawing gravel on the old plank road between the Dog's Nest and Port Dover, to do this forenoon. It has rained this afternoon so as to hinder out-of door work entirely. William Watts and his men were here puting up apples this afternoon. They only made out fourteen barrells from our crop besides culls. Have felt much cast down of late.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been husking corn to day notwithstanding the extremely wet shocks and ground. from the recent rain. I have been engaged as usual. This forenoon at righting up and puting away aplles, after the packers &amp; c. This afternoon I have been geting up a load of corn from the field. Found it rather wet however. A severe conflict is still in progress in my heart with ref. to help in my present {mens?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have kept on husking corn to day the weather being fine. I got up another load of corn this forenoon, and this afternoon went out with eight barrells of apples for Watts. Have seven to take yet &amp; find it no mean job with the roads as at present. Have been laying to get some money to meet notes due this Fall but have failed so far.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Our church in Port Dover is undergoing repairs and no service was held to day, so I did not go of coarse. Have been much cast down of late on account of my debts. Am so anxious to owe no man nothing at all, but to love one another. This has been my hearts desire and prayer for many a year. And yet the desire of my {hearts?} seems further away this fall, then ever</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>The men got the potatoes on the big Flat all day this forenoon This afternoon Fred went out to Dover withhis wife to do some shopping &amp; c. I got home another load, of corn this forenoon. This afternoon went out to town with the remaining portion of Wattses apples to six Bbls. to day besides on for Mr. Ardly. Took out one old sheettron stove for repairs to the tin shop &amp; c &amp; c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been diging potatoes in the orchard most of the time to day. Lines got up potatoes from the Big Flat and ball of A corn husked. They have also brought a load of corn stalks from same field. Lines finished my promised days work hauling gravel on old plank road this afternoon. Were favoured with a visit from Mrs Catherine Berry and Aunt Lydia to day. Have been gathering apples most of the time myself.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>We cleaned up a load of wheat this morning, but appearance of rain prevented takeing it to market until this afternoon. Had exactly thirty six bushells on my load which I sold as usual at 90 cts per Bu. to Allen &amp; Svey of Jarvis. Went out to Dover this evening after my mother. Found her at this station as I expected, She is just returning from a visit to my sisters in Dresden.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines and Fred have been digging ballance of potatoes in the orchard to day when not help-ing clean up wheat for market or doing chores.</p> <p>Went down to Jarvis with mother load of wheat which thirty six bushells and five poungs. Sold at ninety cents as before. Took a bag of onions down to Jone's &amp; co sold at 80 cts per bushell</p> <p>Weather to day has been very cold and blistery with snow flurries.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 31 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Lines helped me this forenoon to get off with my last load of wheat for the market. Sold it in Port Dover with to Mr. Ainsley at usual price, 90 cts per bu.</p> <p>Took some onions out also and sold nearly all for eighty cents per Bu. Weather still fine with some appearance of rain.</p> <p>Am somewhat anxious about my wifes health, there being some unfavourable symptoms manifesting themselves occasionaly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>Left the men alone today. They have been working at corn-husking &amp; drawing. I drove up to Simcoe and paid int. on Mortgage, up to a year ago. Leaving this years still unpaid. Drove up to Delhi afterwards and found Mt brotherinlaw W. A. Ferguson in the canning factory. Spent the afternoon and evening with him on account of rain am staying over night with him. There are indications of the Divine favour in delivering me from being sued &amp; otherwise distressed</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>{Irving?} stayed all night with W. A. Furguson last night on account of rain. I could not get started home until afternoon when the storm ceased. Came arround by Port Dover that I might consult the doctor respecting my wife who has been somewhat unwell of late. The Doctor spoke rather encouragingly of her. Found the roads rather sloppy and bad. The Good Lord has blessed me in a good degree with his presence to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been gathering &amp; pilling mangels to day. We killed a hog this evening however. I went out to Dover this morning, having a number of errends to attend to. came home by the cheese factory and brought home a cheese for Winter use. The roads are rather bad from recent rains; but, the weather seems settled again and very fine, but cold and wintry</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the heavy rains lately fallen we which closed up with a snow storm last night we have been working indoors to day, fixing up stancheons for the calvers. The men have been helping. Winter weather seems to be the order of the day, and yet it is quite moderate this evening. God is my helper, and Oh what could we do without Him nothing, nothing, nothing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>We all worked at corn husking this forenoon, and at sundry other jobs the remainder of the day. Had to kill one of our little piggs in order to please my mother, to day. She was bound to have a roaster. The weather has been exceptionaly fine to day. More like summer than winter, which it has been of late. The Good Lord has been exceedingly gracious to me of late. O that I might praise Him more &amp; server Him better.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>This day was set apart by the Governor General as general thanksgiving day for the blessings of the year. Fred and I have been digging and pilling mangels. Our crop is rather a poor one; but, with gathering. Had a roast pig for our thanksgiving dinner. Expected unckle John but they did not come until this evening. Did ample justice to the roaster however. The day has been a delightful one.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines and Fred have been geting cornstalks and corn home from the Big Flat to day. They have just finished geting in the smut-nose corn &amp; stalks. We are now ready for the other. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to get some groceries from Morrow on our onions succeeded in geting what we wanted for present use. The beautiful weather us still with us for which we are thankful.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been drawing in cornstalks and corn from the Big Flat to day, mostly. I have been plastering up holes in the walls of our old house in various places. This is a common employment in both Spring and Fall at housecleaning time. The walls seem to loose their plaster so easily. We are into our Mangel harvest just now, when ay liberty from other causes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain fell last night in large quantities, and has not ceased falling until until this afternoon. Have spent the day at home in a quiet way. It seems a long time since we had fine weather on Sunday. As a consequence it is on a long time since we were able to go to church. Have not felt as well spiritualy of late as I could wish. A dark cloud seems to be hanging over me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>The men and I have been pulling topping and pilting mangels {wursels?} and turnips to day. Got our one patch by the temant house all in the pits and covered up. This leaves the garden patch still to do at some other time. The heavy rain of night before last and yesterday has left us with lots of mud again. Have been much cast down of late particularly to day. Am so glad that such seasons dont last always.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been husking corn on the flat to day. I did something to day that I never did before, {vit?} help wash clothes. Bertha and I turned off a large two or three weeks job. Ma told me that every man that gets married must expect wash sometime. My turn seems to have come at least. Had a letter from my friend Walter Horace Ridly this evening stating his intention to be married to 10th of next month.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>We have been geting up cornstalks from the big Flat to day, three loads this forenoon and one this afternoon, all of the Mamoth early Mastidon corn. I went out to Dover this afternoon takeing ma with me. Took a crock of butter with me to Mifs Batersby our first for the season, containing 43 1/4 lbs. of &amp; Ordered the mail, the Daily and paid for it for a year out of our first butter proceeds. Weather very beautiful at present.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>The men and I have been working at the turnip harvest to day, Found many more than we expected although small in size. There seems to be a prospect of at least three hundred bushells. The weather still keeps beautiful and warm almost like summer. Winter seems a long way off though realy nigh at hand. We are enjoying such a nice season for our turnip harvest.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been takeing care of the remaining portion of our turnip crop to day. Find that we have about three hundred and twenty bushells of turnips and mangels togather. A great deal of interest is being manifested in Burchell who was lately tried in Woodstock and found guilty of death of murder. He was hung to day I suppose, in Woodstock at the hour of nine o'clock or therabout.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>We all worked in the corn to day when not doing chores. I went out to Dover this afternoon however, takeing Maggie with me to Unckle John's and calling for her when on the way home. Was compelled to stop with them to tea however. The weather has been somewhat rainy to day at times; but, little water has fallen however, there is some prospect of a rainy Sunday however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Were able to go out to church this morning - the first time in five or six weeks. It has been rainy for the Sundays during the time mentioned. Our young minister officiated, He complained also of haveing been away for five weeks. Had a very good time throughout the service, the Good Lord being with us to own and to bless.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain began falling last night about midnight and has continued throughout the day almost incessently. A considerable flood of water has been one result, and out corn ground in partialy covered. We have been working inside at corn-husking and repairing calf stables &amp; c. Have about finished the stancheons for calves and got four of them fastened therein.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Found to day that the high water has carried off a fiew shocks of corn away. There has not been as much damage done to the corn as I expected however. Have been doing sundry jobs to day, the men also. Went down to William Wattses takeing ma on and my wife with me to dinner. Saw Alan Marr there. It was Nellies birth day &amp; Mr &amp; Mrs Wattses wedding day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been husking corn to day on the Big Flat. I helped them this afternoon. We are finding some very fine, along the side road where. The weather is very cool &amp; disagreeable for husking corn. We are working at it when possible however. Have some hopes of geting done yet before Winter sets in for good.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>It being rather cool this forenoon for husking corn we have been cuting and geting up wood from the woods. Got at it again this afternoon however. We are finding a rather fine show of corn in the Early Mastidon. There are but fiew unripe ears. Have been husking corn out of doors this afternoon. Do not find the corn much of a crop.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been buisy as usual to day trying to get our work in shape for Winter. We have been cuting and geting up wood. This forenoon; or rather we have been seting the horse power and geting it ready to cut feed to morrow. This afternoon have all been husking and geting up corn from the Big Flat. I went out to the Forrester's lodge this evening found the roads rather bad.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>The men got up three loads more of corn-stalks this forenoon from the Big Flat. This afternoon we have been trying to cut feed for the cattle. Thomas Jackson was here to help but owing to one of the tumbling-rod knuckles being lost of broken we had to get another which took some time. We only cut about an hour, Find that the Big stocks are all right for cuting, they will surely make fine feed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Did not get to church to day, mostly on account of roads and not geting chores done in time. The roads were somewhat frozen &amp; hard traveling for unshod horses. Have enjoyed the day as well as possible under the circumstances. It seems so much more appropriate to got to the House of worship on the holy day. Am spiritiualy, in the enjoyment of The Spirits presence.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>The men Lines and Fred have been husking corn on Big Flat ro day as usual. I have been helping them part of the time. My chores take so much time just now that I find it hard to do much else. Weather keeps remarkably warm for the time of year. My hands have become quite quite chapped already fo from husking corn mostly. Shall be very glad when we get through.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been husking corn to day, on the Big Flat, the weather being fine. Helped my wife and Bertha wash this forenoon after geting my chores done. This afternoon I have been helping the men husk corn. Am not sorry that we an so near done for my hand sore from this and other rough kinds of work. A snow equall this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Was awakened to find that my dear wife was entering in her confinement, this morning. Sent immediately for Dr Nairie of Pt. Dover and for Aunt Lydia. Maggie had a very serious time of it. The child not being born until 4 o'clock this afternoon a confinement of labour of twelve hours. Our child weighed nine pounds and proved to be a little girl baby. It is a strange coindidence that we men on 26th, we married on 26th, &amp; our first child born on the 26th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines Hall put in the last of his time to day; and, this evening we settled up Owed him some thirty four dollars. Fred and Lines got up another load of corn this forenoon, also another load of stalks. We have been cuting feed this afternoon with Thomas Jacksons help. Our little daughter and the mother are still doing well, so far as we can see.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been working at geting up corn to day when not doing chores. I did what I could this forenoon at sundry preperations for the Winter. This afternoon I started for Lynedoch after my wifes sister. called at Simcoe on the way, also at Delhi where I took tea. Went from there to Sarahs and on to Mr. Fergeson's Wycombe, where I am staying over night. Found the roads very good; but the weather is cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Left Mr. Fergusons at about seven this morning, Go for home came by Mrs. Sarahs Cryslers and brought her along with me. She is to stay a week or so with Maggie. Called at Simcoe on the way. Got home at about one o'clock this afternoon. Found things all right. Fred has finished geting in the corn to day. Have still several loads of stalks to get home. Weather quite cold &amp; Wintry.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Bertha and I went out to Dover this morning, to church, The young minister preached and the usual class meeting followed. Never feld more reluctance in staying to and in loading the class after preaching. It is wonderful how the ever blessed Saviour comes to over help at such times of weakness. It was, after all a blessed day. to my poor soul. Had to see the doctor on the way home for my dear wife.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I got home three loads of corn-stalks to day from the Falt. We have found it necessary to get up in the stables most of the stalks stock remaining out. Weather is cold want Wintry, Snow has falled, makeing it necessary to put things inside. Have got caught with out onions which are already somewhat loose &amp; I am affraid injured for keeping. Winter has come in earnest.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been engaged as usual at makeing preperations for Winter, takeing care of stack &amp; c &amp; c. Went out to Dover this afternoon to take three crocks of butter lately filled, also to bring home a stove. Did not get the latter however. Saw George Gutchen who has lately arrived from West Saginaw or Bay City, He tells of a sickly season &amp; of being at deaths door. Weather very cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>A heavy snow storm came last night and to day. Weather has somewhat moderated since. I went up to Simcoe to see about a note there, also to see about selling the ball. of out apples not kneeded. Came home by Jacksons. Had a very disagreeable ride on horse-back through the snow. Lost are iron stirrups from the saddle and could not find again on the way, Makeing my ride harder</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>Worked away at sundry hobs as usual this forenoon. This afternoon we have been cuting feed. Thomas Jackson has been helping with his team. Sam. McBride has also been helping. George Gutchen came this morning, Frank Marr having brought him out. He brought my wife and I a beautiful family Bible. As a sort of wedding present I suppose. If so it is by far the most valuable of any recieved.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this afternoon to bring home the stove. Found that Calver had not completed the repais thereon, however, So could not bring it. Took Bertha out with me to get measured for a pair of shoes from McGilvery. The snow is quite a help to the reads. There being quite good sleighing. My wifes Sister still remains with usl but is likely soon to go home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been very buisily engaged at a number of jobs to day. The assorting and puting away of apples for winter has taken up a considerable portion of my time. COld frosty weather has burried up these jobs somewhat. We are still far from being ready for winter. Prospects are that we will fail to get out hog pen ready for use during the present winter at least.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Weather very cold. Took Mr Gutchen with me this morning out to church. Out own minister or rather our superintendent preached and administered Sacrement. Had a proffitable waiting upon the Lord He being in our midst. My wife still continued to improve, for which I am thankful to my Heavenly Father. So also is it with the daughter so graciously given.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been geting up and cuting wood to day, while I have been to Jarvis with my wifes sister who has been spending a week or so with my wife mostly for the sake of helping takeing care of her during her confinement. THis is my first night for staying at home to take care of Maggie &amp; the baby. There is not much pleasure in being brope pr broke of ones rest almost continualy during {sentence left incomplete}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>We are trying to get in a better shape for Winter as we get opportunity. But, it takes so much of our time to do chores that we don't have much time to do anything else. Have been very desirous of enchsing the remaining portion of the West shed for a hog pen, but it realy seems now that we will not be able to get the job done for this Winter.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Got up some wood this forenoon and afterwards have been geting our hoggs killed. Mr James McBride has been helping. Had four hoggs to butcher this time. It has so happened that we have had a fine mild day. There has been some appearance of a thaw but we are hopeing that it will not come. Had a lot of men shooting sparrows arround the place to day; but without much execution.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred got up some wood this forenoon while I have been cuting up pork. This afternoon we have been cuting feed again. James McBride has been helping. Geoge Gutchen also in place of T. Jackson. Mr. McBride has been driving out horses for us &amp; he has beaten all his predecessors in managing ald Sally. Got a fine lot cut ready for use. It takes us almost a half day to cut a weeks feed. Weather moderate</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been cuting wood to day at out wood house. This afternoon hwoever, he went out to Dover on busineess of his own, takeing his wife with him. I went out this forenoon, to takeing out some butter in crocks to customers. Geo. Gutchen who has been with us for a fiew days went with me. Brought home out old sheed-iron stove which we have had made over new.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I got the onions ready for takeing to Jarvis this forenoon besides doing our chores. This afternoon we have been fixing up the cow stable doors makeing a new one for the calf stable &amp; c &amp; c. The weather is evidently changeing. There seems strong probability of a warm spell. Have been rejoicing in God of late, He is truely my help and my shield. I am so glad that he is on my side.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>Did not got out to Church this morning it b D on account of Freds wanting to go to see their mother Mrs Douley who is unwell. The day has been a beautiful one too; but, it seems as though we cannot both of us go away even on Sunday. Have been reading the new family bible when not foing chores. Find it to be a trasure of precious things indeed. The good Lord has not tak His precence away from me as yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I went down to Jarvis this forenoon with out onions. Thought we had them sold to Mr Morrow but as he was away to Hamilton we failed to connect. WE left enough there to pay up out bills and sold a fiew besides, Brought home more than half however, Out sleighing has become rather poor; but I it seems to me that snow is not very far off.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been geting up wood and cuting it in the woodhouse to day. I have been engaged much as usual always buisy but, never apparently accomplishing anything much. Am trying now to get quarters in better shape for wintering hogs. Will have something over thirty to carry over to spring. Have been expecting some oney of late rather anxiously, with which to pay some dilt &amp; c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>My man has been working with the team to day. He got a pit of turnips and one of mangels into the celler and some sand for Fredds celler to tank up &amp; c. Have been working arround the barn most of the time. Aunt Lydia and Sam came this afternoon to name the baby. It so to be called Ives Mildred Olds. We have been makeing most of our side-meat into sausage this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been cuting and geting up wood alone to day which is rather slow work. Had to go to Simcoe this morning to do some business at the bank of It. Since comeing home this afternoon I have been fixing up arround the barn for Winter. Went down to Thomas Jackson's after tea to see about geting him to help cut feed to morrow. Winter weather still continues &amp; sleighing is not bad for the little snow on the ground</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRDIAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been cuting feed again to day. Started this morning at about nine and quit at about five o'clock. Sam McBride has been helping us, he being our driver. Got a fine large pile cut up ready for use. Find that three hands instead of four can do about as much cuting as the greater number. Weather stilll keeps cold and wintry. Good prospects for Chestmans.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been suting wood and doing some other necessary chores to day. I went out to Dover myself takeing ma with me. Had several matters requireing attention. Took some Sausage out to trade for groceries &amp; c. Have felt much dissappointment at the long delay in geting money from my brother in law. W. A. H. T. There are so many waiting on my motion. Feel more than even the pinch of hard times for money.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning to church takeing Bertha and little Jim with me. Our young minister Bro. Calvert officiated. His sermon was intended for the children of the congregation, Text-Watch. Each word or rather, letter of this word was made to do duty in representing the great moral victorious conflict. The Good Lord was with us in out class meeting. Surely His presence makes out paradise and where His is is heaven. Amen.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>We have been into butchering to day at a great rate killed our beef this afternoon with unckle John Matthews help. I have killed one surplus stock of turkeys and geese. Seven of the latter and four of the former. The weather is rather mild and sleighing about gone. Am writing another postal card for the Practical Farmer competition. Do not feel so though my effort was going to be a success this time. But, will try and be satistied.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>We have been working at sundry jobs to day, Fred and I. This evening ma and I went out to Dover. Took out our small stock of Turkeys and geese &amp; dispose of them as well as we could. Remained to the jubilee sign in our church. The {Dlanyan?} troupe. They sang nicely. Quite a crowd of people were gathered together. And a putty cold ride out and back from Dover.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred geting up wood to day besides doing other chores. My mother and I went up to Simcoe. Wantid to see Dr. Wadsworth about a matter connected with our mortgage. My interview with him was satisfactory. Food dinner at Mrs Walter Olds in Simcoe. Her son Walter is just home from Old Vic. for hollowdays. He is puting in his Senior year and expect to graduate next spring.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and his family have been takeing their Christmas dinner with Mr Douley in Townsend. We have all beens up to unckle Johns for ours. Even Maggie and the baby went along, The first time the baby has been away from home. The weather has been very cold and wintry, quite like snow. Feel quite anxious about our Post Office. The P.O. Inspecter haveing ordered it closed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning to see about what could be done to keep out victor Post Office from being closed. Saw A. W. Ainsley and had a consultation with him. Feel hopeful that our combined efforts will be crowned with success. Had an evening visit from Mrs Chaffey. This is the first aniversary of our wedding. a year ago. Sent away some letter to day respecting of our P. Office &amp; c &amp; c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred worked at geting up wood &amp; c this forenoon. This afternoon we have been cuting feed again Sam McBride has been helping us. A severe snow storm has been falling this evening. Tidings have come as to severe storm of snows yesterday throughout the middle and eastern states doing a great deal of damage to telegraph wire &amp; c. Snow is comeing gradualy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Did not get out to Church at Port Dover this morning as usual. Went over to the church near by. It seems as though the Messiahs are going to turn into Baptists for a Baptist minister Rev Mr Ring has become a regular supply. He is quite a young man &amp; quite a preacher. My wifes sister &amp; Emma Crysler happened in this afternoon. Weather quite stormy and every appearance of a snow storm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been cuting wood at the woodhouse to day, besides doing chores. Started for Jarvis this forenoon after the Sep. &amp; Oct. cheese money. takeing Mr Gutchen with me. Met William Watts one the way, who happened to have the desired amt. Was rather agreeably disappointed in geting more money than I expected. Sold four little piggs to Mrs Crysler &amp; got a dollar for each. She and Emma left us for home this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Went up to Mr Camtrshaucks to day to pay my tax for the year. Did not find him at home however so could not pay. Fred has been buisy to day as usual at sundry jobs. Have had a couple of rather disappointing letters from W. A. Ferguson &amp; the Canana Per. but am trying to look to God for deliverance. Have always longed to owe no man anything but to love one another. To this end have I tried to work for many years.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 31 1890</span></h2> <p>Drove out to Dover this morning in time to mail a couple of letters on the A. &amp; N. W. morning train. We went over to Mr Chaffeys for diner Maggie, ma and I. Found quite a company there Unckle John and John Marris besides ourselves. Fred has been geting up wood alone as usual. The day has been a mild on with rain occasionaly. Out old teacher John Martin came with as far as John Marrs this forenoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM</span></h2> <p>{page left blank}</p> </div> transcribed