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This is a cold stormy day Frank and I are spending the day at Mr Bowers had a turkey dinner enjoyed myself very well Miss Loncks came to spend the evening Mr Payne was here for dinner The day spring from on high hath visited us 2 Sunday (2-363) We went to the Dominion Church heard Mr. Carson preach had a very nice sermon. I must be about my Father's business �3 Monday (3-362) It has been very stormy to-day the roads are very bad. We went for a drive to the City Miss Bower and I Thou art my beloved Son 4 Tuesday (4-361) We drove in to the City Frank, Ira, Sarah, and Ettie and I I had some photos taken had lots of fun while we were there got home about dark the two Miss Websters came to spend the evening had quite a pleasant time Man shall not live by bread alone 5 Wednesday (5-360) Went to the City again to-day my Photos weren’t good so I had them taken again we drove around through the City went to see the water works we spent a very pleasant afternoon At thy word I will let down the net 6 Thursday (6-359) We were at Mr Swertfagers to-day for dinner and drove home in the afternoon it was storming most all the way. We had practice at our place that night for our missionary meeting. Mr Gilroy and sister were here and Peter Fraser and Electa Sam V and Clark Bathwill and Miss Scoville and Mr B{cut off} Minne and Nellie are here have been here since Christmas. I got a letter from Lucy to-day. and one from Miss Rose Love ye your enemies and do good 7 Friday (7-358) It is pretty cold to-day Sam was over to practice a little tonight Her sins which are many are forgiven 8 Saturday (8-357) �Charles & Min went down to Winchester to-day and took Min and Nell home they were beginning to get homesick. Charles is going to Morrisburg Mother is writing to William to-day Fear not. believe only 9 Sunday (9-356) Went to Church to-day heard Mr Robertson preach he and Mr. McArthur changed pulpits Mr VanAllens and us went together. Mother is not very well tonight has cold chills Let him deny himself and take up his cross 10 Monday (10-355) Mother is no better to-day has been in bed all day has a very severe headache we were to have practice here tonight but we could'nt on account of Mother being sick I hope she will soon be better Ezra and Min went down to the Grange to practice for the missionary meeting in the Presbyterian Church. Charles went down to South Morriston I have been working initials in Sam's and Ezra's caps. Mr Simser was down to pay the rent for the place he has from Lucy. I sent a letter to Bell and one to Carrie to-day The harvest truly is great. but the laborers are few 11 Tuesday (11-354) This has been a very fine day almost too nice to stay in the house but it has turned out stormy tonight we went down to missionary meeting Sam and Ezra and I there was only a few there the speakers were Mr Conley and Mr Furgeson Mr Shaw was chairman Mother is a good deal better to-day although not able to sit up much. Tim Workman was working for Charles to-day in the woods and a limb fell down him and hurt him pretty bad cut his head and hurt his shoulder. the Musical Convention started to-day How much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit 12 Wednesday (12-353) �It is storming yet to-day but it is a great deal warmer Charles has just gone to the Office I sent for my photos Mr Ferguson and Sam Van Allen called here to-day. the boys began to cut ice to-day. sent a letter to Lucy All these things shall be added 13 Thursday (13-352) It has been very cold to-day but Sam and I did'nt mind it much as we drove down to Alex Hyndmans for a visit Amanda Smith and here mother were here while we were gone I was very sorry that I was away. we just got home after they had started. Charles and Ezra are cutting ice to-day again Ezra and Min have gone down to missionary meeting tonight in the Presbyterian Church Sam VanAllen started for Beachburg to-day Strive to enter in at the strait gate 14 Friday (14-351) This is a very stormy day has been storming all day and blowing the roads will be blocked. there was to be a concert in Kemptville to-night but i dont think any person can get there as it is so rough it seems to bad for I think it would have been pretty good the Convention lasted four days and was to end tonight with a concert. Jim Clark was here for dinner Sam is down to Aleck Hydmans to-day. I dont know when he will be home. Go out into the highways and hedges 15 Saturday (15-350) Our folk was sawing wood to-day Jim Clark was sawing for us they finished tonight Alick and Tibbie came up this afternoon and the children they had a hard time getting through as the roads are so bad My Son was dead and is alive again 16 Sunday (16-349) This is a lovely day but the roads are very bad we did'nt get out to Church in the morning but Eck Christie called for us to go to the Baptist Church in the evening and Sam and I went with them but there was no preaching. this is Ezras last Sunday at home it dont seem possible Frank and Jake and Leib Christie were here to-day �17 Monday (17-348) This is a very stormy day not very pleasant to be out. the boys have just gone to Kemptville to take Ezra out to the station oh how hard it was to part with him our dear brother but we part with the hope of meeting him again. my dear Mother feels so bad to have him go. it was a sad parting it was harder to part with her then all the rest. what love can be compared with a Mothers love. but I hope we will all meet here on earth again. and God grant that we will all meet in Heaven where there is no more parting, it seems good that he is not going among strangers he is going to be right with my brother Will and wife and Lucy I know they will be glad to see him. Where are the nine? 18 Tuesday (18-347) We went up to the The Convention started to-day it is such a stormy day we could'nt go. Prof[illegible} Beal is holding the Convention Suffer little children to come unto me. 19 Wednesday (19-346) We went to the Convention this afternoon Sam and Min and Frank and I I staid up for tea and Sam came up in the evening Jake got us each a ticket and Frank joined too Annie Coleman came home with us The Son of Man is come to seek and to save 20 Thursday (20-345) Sam and Annie Coleman and Frank and I went up to the Convention to-day took our lunch and did'nt come home till after evening service we had a splendid time. Annie came home with us again Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken 21 Friday (21-344) We went again this morning to the Convention the four of us took our lunch we have three sessions each day. I think he is a splendid teacher I dont like to miss one session I intended �staying till after the concert but John McKinder and his mother came up to our place and he and Charles went up to the Church in the afternoon and I came home with them and he and I went up to the concert we all had to sing that attended the Convention we got along pretty sang over twenty pieces Until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled 22 Saturday (22-343) John and his mother went away this afternoon. it is raining to-day, Charles has gone back to Kirkwoods to-day to an Auction This cup is the new testament in my blood 23 Sunday (23-342) It has been raining nearly all day but Sam and I went up to the Baptist Church the had Song Service there Mr Beal was there Father, into they hands I commend my spirit 24 Monday (24-341) This has been a stormy day we washed to-day had a large washing. Mrs VanAllen was over this afternoon for a visit Frank came up in the evening and Rob Beggs was here Ought not Christ to have suffered these things 25 Tuesday (25-340) Charles and I went to Kemptville to-day it was pleasant when we started but before we got far it began to storm and stormed all the way there We came home with Alick Clark Ye shall be witnesses unto me 26 Wednesday (26-339) This has been a very cold day but pleasant Min and I went back to Martha Smiths to a quilting bee Frank took his Mother and us back in the cutter and Charles came after us. Annie Clark and Martha and Mary Jane Brown were up here for a visit Mother had them all to herself they were gone home before we got home �He hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear 27 Thursday (27-338) Peter Fraser was here this evening a little while Such as I have give I thee 28 Friday (28-337) This has been a very nice day but stormed a little in the afternoon. Mrs VanAllen and Min and I went up to Mr Blairs for a visit and Sam and I went over to Mr VanAllens in the evening We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard 29 Saturday (29-336) This has been a very pleasant day Sam and I went down to Alick Hyndmans I staid all night Alick and Libbie and I went down to Lucretia Hyndmans to spend the evening Mr Graham was there Rejoicing that they were counted worthy 30 Sunday (30-335) We went to Church to the Presbyterian Mr Cameron preached Men of honest report full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom 31 Monday (31-334) This has been a very nice day we washed this forenoon and I went over to Mr VanAllens to twist some yarn staid there for tea Sam got home from Beachburg to-day Lord lay not this sin to their charge Feb 1 Tuesday (32-333) �This has been a very pleasant day. Mrs Smith and Mrs Fraser were here for dinner went over to Mr VanAllens for tea Mother went over with them the first she has been out this winter. Aunt Cloe came here tonight Mr Camel brought her from the Station we did not know her at first when Mother came home she knew her right away. Alick Hyndman is helping Charles draw logs out to Kemptville He was led as a sheep to the slaughter 2 Wednesday (33-332) Candlemas. Scotch Quarter Day. This has been a very rough day we were dissapointed in going to Winchester there was two loads of us intended going about forty going down to the skating rink Frank was over here this afternoon to see if we were going but we will have to put it off till another day when it will be pleasanter I am Jesus whom thou persecuted February 1887. 3 Thursday (34-331) This has been a very fine day nice and warm I got a letter from Annie B{illegible} God is no respecter of persons 4 Friday (35-330) Went to Winchester to-day two loads of us there was Jim Beggs and Bob Alick Clark Will Jim Mattie Annie Mary Jane Brown Andrew Christie Lib Hattie Beach Sam and I Frank Van Allen Jacke Martha McCargan John Charles and Miss Bobbie Hyndman Rob Bryne Joe Bower Minnie Carrol Carrie Carnel Esther Hyndman Jennie Dougall Clark Balkwill Lizzie Ag[illegible} Mr Barrington Jennie Black Cassie Miss Justice. we all had our tea at the Bowen House when we got down there and then went to the skating rink staid there till half past ten then went over to the tobogan slide I went down the slide four times then we all came back had oysters and started for home about half past four in the morning �A good man and full of the Holy Ghost 5 Saturday (36-329) I feel pretty sleepy to-day after being up nearly all night I went down to Uncle Alicks a little while this afternoon. John Workman was buried to-day I got a letter from Aunt Abbie to-day Prayer was made without ceasing for him 6 Sunday (37-328) Went down to Hallville to Church to-day Mr. Conly preached. Sam went out to Kemptville to hear Miss Scott speak tonight By Him all that believe are justified from all things 7 Monday (38-327) Charles and Sam went to Kemptville to-day. Frank V was over here this morning. 8 Tuesday (39-326) It has been raining nearly all day but Sid Shaw and his wife and Amelia Gurnsey were here for dinner. Sam went over to Mr. Van Allens tonight Frank was over here to-day a little while 9 Wednesday (40-325) Sam went to Kemptville to-day and Charles and Frank and Sam and Jake are amusing themselves skating this afternoon. 10 Thursday (41-324) Mr Froons has an auction to-day Min and Mrs Van Allen went back to Mrs Frasers to-day, Sam Van Allen and I went down to Van Camp Church they are having revival meetings there now 11 Friday (43-323) This has been a very stormy day. Charles went up to the office Mother got a letter from Leney �12 Saturday (43-322) The roads are blocked up to-day with the storm yesterday. Charles is helping Mr. VanAllens saw wood to-day 13 Sunday (44-321) This has been a beatiful day but the roads are bad Sam and Min and I went down to the Presbyterian Church this morning and Sam and I went down to Uncle Alecks this afternoon and went down to Church with them in the evening 14 Monday (45-320) This has been a lovely day Sam went to Prescott to-day had Miss Scott for company on the train he got back tonight 15 Tuesday (46-319) This has been a stormy forenoon but it cleared off nicely this afternoon and Sam Van Allen and I went down to Van Camps Church this afternoon to meeting and went to Mr Roses for tea and then came back for evening service they are having good meetings there 16 Wednesday (47-318) Sam and I went to Winchester to-day staid at Willie Hyndmans all night found them all well 17 Thursday (48-317) This has been a lovely day Sam and I left Willie's this afternoon and went to Mr McKuchers for tea and staid all night went to the skating rink in the evening I did'nt put on the skates but Sam did 18 Friday (49-316) It is pretty stormy to-day so rough the they wouldn't let us start for home before dinner so John went out after Jane and we all went to the rink in the afternoon Sam and John and I put on the skates Nan Pelton went with us she was stopping at Mr Mercills we had a very nice time we started home after tea. Andrew Christie was at the rink too. 19 Saturday (50-315) �Sam and I went to Kemptville to-day although I didn't feel very well I was sick nearly all night last night I went to see Georgie Mills she is real poorly not able to do anything scarcely he has to do the work we call'd at Martins coming home 20 Sunday (51-314) This is a very pleasant day Sam and Min and I went down to the Presbyterian Church. Alfred Tomkins and Ben came here in the afternoon and Cassie and Jennie Black were all here for tea this is Sams last night at home for awhile 21 Monday (52-313) Sam started for California to-day it was hard to part with him but I hope we will all meet again. Mr and Mrs Froon and Nannie came here this afternoon and Ambrose Swardfager and Millie they all spent the evening here and Ambrose and Millie staid all night and we went over to Mr Van Allens the next day for dinner 22 Tuesday (53-312) This is election day and there is quite a lot of drive on the road Frank went to Morrisburg today Charles and Andrew Christie went to Kemptville to night 23 Wednesday (54-311) This has been a lovely day Min and I went over to prayermeeting to night 24 Thursday (55-310) This has been a dreadful stormy day and very rough but we started out in it Charles took Mrs VanAllen and Cassie and Martha McCargar and Min and I over to Mr Froons to a quilting bee and we went over to Mrs Frasers in the evening to practice singing for the concert 25 Friday (56-309) This has been a very pleasant day Mother and Aunt Chloe went down to Mr Christies to spend the afternoon Jake VanAllen and I went up to the Baptist Church in the evening Mr Kelly preached 26 Saturday (57-308) �We had singing practice here tonight. Anderson Cumming and Edith and Ed Gilroy and Minnie Alethia Peter Fraser and Eleeta and Sam VanAllen and Jake and Cassie were here and Mr and Mrs Pelton sent a letter to Bell 27 Sunday (58-307) This has been a terrible stormy day it has been blowing all day we didnt get to Church 28 Monday (59-306) The wind is still blowing the roads are blocked up we were to have practice tonight at Mr Frasers to night but I guess we wont be able to get through wrote a letter to Annie Beach March 1 Tuesday (60-305) (Attached note: Mar 1/87 Sam, Annie & Torie fall out of back seat of a sleigh twice!) We went back to Mr Frasers to practice tonight the roads were very bad. Sam VanAllen went down after Annie Shaver this afternoon and brought her up here she is to be organist at the Concert. Sam and Annie and I sat on the back seat and we fell out going back there was no back to the seat and it wasnt hard to fall out and coming home we done the same thing but we we werent hurt much I hurt my head a little 2 Wednesday (61-304) Mattie Clark and Annie were up here this afternoon we had prayermeeting here tonight there was quite a number here March 1887 3 Thursday (62-303) This has been a very pleasant day we had practice here tonight Annie Shaver went home with Electa Fraser. Miss Gilroy staid with me all night 4 Friday (63-302) �We all went down to Hallville this afternoon to have a practice in the Church took our lunch with us we had a very good Concert the entertainment was good but there wasnt many there only made fifteen dollars 5 Saturday (64-301) Mr Hyndman and Libbie and Jasper were here this afternoon 6 Sunday (65-300) This has been a very stormy day but Charles and I went up to the Baptist Church this afternoon Frank was over here a little while this evening 7 Monday (66-299) We have done a large washing to-day. Jim Clark was here tonight wrote a letter to John 8 Tuesday (67-298) This is a lovely day Charles went to Kemptville he took Aunt Chloe out to the Station she was going to Ottawa. Min went up to Joe Clarks 9 Wednesday (68-297) This has been a very pleasant day we had company tonight Mrs Pelton Haskal and Dewey and Miss Dixon and Elija Lockwood Lib Christie and Cassie and Frank were here Mrs Smith has a young daughter 10 Thursday (69-296) Min and I drove over to Mr VanAllens to-day I took my bird over and we came back to Mr Smiths for dinner we had a very nice visit Jimmie Ballwill was there. Sid Shaw and his wife were here when we were gone I got a letter from Lucy one from Carrie Wileck and from Tib Armstrong tonight 11 Friday (70-295) �This has been a lovely day Charles went to Winchester to-day went as far a Mr Shavers with him Annie was alone I had a very nice visit she and I went over to Mr Pienders for a call 12 Saturday (71-294) Charles went out to Town to-day for lumber. I got a letter from Lillie Christie. my first letter from her I must answer it soon 13 Sunday (72-293) Went up to the Baptist Church with Frank this morning Mother and I went down to Hallville Church this afternoon and Peter Fraser and I went down to South Mountain tonight Mr. Conley is holding revival service there now 14 Monday (73-292) This is another nice day Charles took a load of us up to Mr Peltons tonight Elija Lockwood Lib Christie and Andrew Frank and Cassie and Min and I we had a very nice time it was after one Oclock when we got home 15 Tuesday (74-291) This is another fine day Mr Martins have an auction to-day Charles went to it. I went down to Uncle Alicks for a visit 16 Wednesday (75-290) Charles took Mother down to Alick Hyndmans to-day she is going to stay awhile 17 Thursday (76-289) This has been a fine day Robert Hyndman was here Charles went to Kemptville this afternoon 18 Friday (77-288) Another nice day 19 Saturday (78-287) �Charles and I went to Kemptville to-day I got trimming for my dress Jim Clark was here this evening 20 Sunday (79-286) Charles and Min and I went up to the Baptist Church there was five immersed among the number was S. Meyer Mr Coleman the Church was well filled 21 Monday (80-285) Min and I washed to-day Charles went to Kemptville 22 Tuesday (81-284) This has been a stormy day Mr Latunnel was here this morning for hay. Mr Beach was here to let us know that the factory wouldnt go on at Peltons corners and John Grant and and Mr Scott were here tonight to get our cows for their factory. Charles went to Kemptville to-day Sold Jessie to a Mr Adams got $100 I felt sorry to see her going away 23 Wednesday (82-283) Alex Hyndman came up after me this morning they had a small party had a turkey dinner had a very pleasant day 24 Thursday (83-282) I staid at Mr Hyndmans all night helped Tibbie make a silk jacket to-day she and Alex and Mother and I went over to prayermeeting and I came home with Sam VanAllen it rained on our road home 25 Friday (84-281) Lady Day. We were invited to a quilting bee to-day at Joe Clarks I went there was quite a number there ladies and the gentlemen came in the {scribbled out} I feel very tired to night 26 Saturday (85-280) I was over to Mrs Van Allens to-day a little while to see Mrs Smith it has been quite a pleasant day 27 Sunday (86-279) �Charles and I went down to Hallville Church this afternoon and Frank and I went down to South Mountain to Church tonight. Mr Hyndman died last night 28 Monday (87-278) Frank and I were out on a begging turn to-day we are trying to get Miss Fraser a present for her services as organist in the Methodist Church we went all around we had a very stormy day for it and bad roads but we done pretty well we got $7.25 we havent made up our minds what we will get yet we had our dinner at Mr Guests 29 Tuesday (88-277) This is a very rough day the roads are drifted full again Mr William Hyndman was buried today they buried him right by the house they would have such a hard time getting through to the graveyard Charles and Sam VanAllen went to the funeral together 30 Wednesday (89-276) This is a very rough day the snow is blowing the roads are completely filled up and it is very cold too it dont seem much like spring 31 Thursday (90-275) Min and I went down to Mr Christies this afternoon to visit Eliza Backwood is visiting there now Charles came down for us in the evening we came home on the crust the snow was so deep we walked right over the fences it seemed rather strange wrote a letter to Kate April 1 Friday (91-274) Frank and I went to Kemptville to get the present for Miss Fraser we got an album at six dollars it is a very nice one we called at S. Mills going out to see George she is very much better then she was a while ago when we were driving out of there we upset both went out and the robes to I dont think they saw us upset but they came to the door after we were out and had a good laugh at us and when we were turning in our own yard we upset again everything went out of the cutter but we werent hurt at all 2 Saturday (92-273) Parties residing abroad should now order this Diary for 1888. �This has been a very pleasant day it has been thawing all day Charles went to Kemptville today 3 Sunday (93-272) I went down to Church to-day with Mr VanAllens Mr Aude preached there was no organist there. Sam and Cassie were over here this afternoon April 1887 4 Monday (94-271) Mr Shaver and Annie Came up here this forenoon and stopped for dinner and then wanted me to go around with them to get up a music class we went as far as Mr Colemans and it rained so hard we turned around and came home George Balkwill came here to-day to work. I started to make my dress to-day I sent a letter to Lillie Christie and one to Kate to-day 5 Tuesday (95-270) Eliza Lockwood came up here this morning and staid nearly all day. and Mr and Mrs Cameron called they are a very nice couple 6 Wednesday (96-269) I was over to Mrs VanAllens a little while this afternoon Sam and Cass and I went up to Mrs McCargars tonight to prayermeeting there wasnt very many there Charles and George tapped to-day 7 Thursday (97-268) They had a cheese meeting of this street here tonight Mr Scott and Thomson are the men that are buidling the factory but I guess they intend sending the milk to Rose 8 Friday (98-267) Good Friday. Bank Holiday. Charles and I went to Kemptville to-day. I called at Mrs Martins they are very comfortable Annie Coleman rode home with us Frank and Sam were here a little while tonight. Annie & Mother were there visiting to-day. we had a letter from Lucy tonight �9 Saturday (99-266) This is a regular spring day the roads are getting bad. Charles is boiling to-day in the bush they had a nice lot of syrup 10 Sunday (100-265) The roads are very bad to-day we didnt get to Church at all Sam V was here this evening 11 Monday (101-264) Bank Holiday in England and Ireland. The boys are boiling to-day Mr Mctavish and Rose were here to-day and Hugh Martin came here this afternoon we boiled some sugar tonight and had lots of taffy we have plenty of snow for it it is hard to get around in the bush 12 Tuesday (102-263) It froze some last night this looks like a sap day although the boys are not in the bush Charles and Frank and Cass went to Kemptville Charles took eight gallons of syrup and got $1.25 per Gallon I called on Mrs Woods to-day the little girl came home with me and staid for tea we heard that John Black started for Cal to-day Robbie is very sick there they dont expect him to get better the train went down to-day the first for a good while it had a passenger car attached the first that has been on this road 13 Wednesday (103-262) 14 Thursday (104-261) Charles has been boiling to-day. Mrs Woods and little girl were here this evening and Jim Clark the roads are very bad about impossible to get around bare ground in some places and lots of snow other places 15 Friday (105-260) It has been raining to-day Joe Clark and Mollie and Berton were here and spent the afternoon he is a stirring little fellow he sang quite a few tunes for us they looked again today had a nice lot of syrup 16 Saturday (106-259) �Cassie came here to-day staid all night. Emma Wood and Lizzie were most of the afternoon they are not very backward girls 17 Sunday (107-258) This is a lovely day but the roads are so bad we cannot go to Church Charles walked down to the stone Church 18 Monday (108-257) They are boiling in the bush to-day Mattie & Annie & Bell Wilson were here this afternoon and Cass and Mr Christie & Jim & Will and Jimmie Beggs came up in the evening we boiled some sugar had a very pleasant time 19 Tuesday (109-256) They are boiling to-day Cass is here yet she is making a lawn dress. I am making over my black cashmere 20 Wednesday (110-255) This has been a lovely day Cassie and I went down to Dick Beggs walked down the railroad we saw the young daughter Mac McIntyre and Mary Anne Cumming were married tonight had one wedding 21 Thursday (111-254) Charles and Cass went to Kemptville to-day he took 18 gal of syrup and got $1.25 per Gal for it 22 Friday (112-253) Charles and Jim Clark went down to West Winchester the flood was high this spring it came right up to Jim Middaghs doorstep got a letter from Lucy 23 Saturday (113-252) Jim Clark was up here to-day got 2 Gal of syrup. Cass just left here to-day she went down to Mr Christies I finished my dress to-day �24 Sunday (114-251) This has been a nice day but very bad roads I didnt get to Church Sam V was over here this afternoon 25 Monday (115-250) We have been washing blankets to-day. Charles & Min went to Kemptville to-day. Cass was here for tea I sent a letter to Lucy to-day 26 Tuesday (116-249) They are working on the railroad to-day they are putting gravel on just in front of our place there is a lot of men 27 Wednesday (117-248) I went back to Eck Christies to-day for a visit staid all day had a nice visit with Maggie she has a very stirring boy Hugh Cleland and Miss Kerr were married tonight 28 Thursday (118-247) Mother & I drove back to see Mrs Cumming to-day she is very poorly I dont think she will live any time Edith has the measles Sent a letter to Sam & Lib Armstrong 29 Friday (119-246) It has been a wet day rained nearly all day 30 Saturday (120-245) Sid Shaw and his wife were here and spent the afternoon May 1 Sunday (121-244) �Mrs VanAllen and Sam and Mother and I went down to South Mountain to Quarterly Meeting to-day stopped at Mr Gilroys for dinner May 1887 2 Monday (122-243) Bank Holiday in Scotland. We washed the buckets to-day and Min and I went down to Uncle Alex this afternoon we all went down to see Alexs new house he has a very nice house everything handy about it 3 Tuesday (123-242) Charles went to Kemptville to-day Mother went up to Mr Colemans and Mr Blairs. Mrs Wood was down here for a visit. Lizzie was down after she came home from school. I gave her a hat to wear to Sunday School she felt very proud of it 4 Wednesday (124-241) Mr Shaver and Anne were here to-day and wanted me to go back to Mr Cummings she is getting up a music class she got six scholars we were over to Mr VanAllens to prayermeeting tonight there wasnt very many there 5 Thursday (125-240) Tommie Holmes was here for dinner to-day it has been a lovely day 6 Friday (126-239) We made garden to-day and I made a flower bed didnt sow many flowers though 7 Saturday (127-238) Charles and I went to Kemptville to-day I got a hat at Miss Courtenays 8 Sunday (128-237) We went down to Hallville Church tonight I intended playing but was too late they had sang twice when we got there Mr. Penly is preaching on the Lords Prayer now 9 Monday (129-236) �This has been a lovely day Sade Smith was over here this afternoon had the baby with her she has a real nice little baby 10 Tuesday (130-235) I walked down to Mr Hyndmans to-day they were busy cleaning house I helped her paper a room 11 Wednesday (131-234) I came home from Tibbies to-day. Mr Hyndman bought one part of the way home they are very busy in springs work it is nice weather for it 12 Thursday (132-233) Mr Conley had a meeting in the school house tonight to organize the sabbath school it will begin next Sunday we are having lovely weather 13 Friday (133-232) Mother went down to see Mrs Beggs to-day 14 Saturday (134-231) This has been a lovely day Charlie Hyndman walked up here this afternoon 15 Sunday (135-230) WHITSUNDAY. Scotch Quarter Day. Mother and I drove down to Hallville to church to-day Mr Conely called for me but we were getting ready to go with our own rig. I presided at the organ for the first time in Church to-day got along all right this was our first day for sunday school this year I was put in as a teacher 16 Monday (136-229) Annie Shaver came up to-day to start her music class I took a lesson this afternoon she walked home tonight 17 Tuesday (137-228) We washed to-day Charles went to Winchester to-day on the train and walked all the way home Willie VanAllen was married to night at eight oclock had a large wedding �18 Wednesday (138-227) I was down to Uncle Alexs a little while this afternoon they are busy cleaning house 19 Thursday (139-226) Mother went back to Mrs Balkwills and Mrs Smiths this to-day and Mrs Cameron and Tibbie were here this afternoon. Mother was very sorry she was away she thinks a great deal of Mrs Cameron she is a very nice woman 20 Friday (140-225) This is nice weather we are having but very dry we havent had only one little shower since the snow went off. Mrs Woods was down here tonight 21 Saturday (141-224) 22 Sunday (142-223) I went to Sabbath School this forenoon and down to church this afternoon Arthur Mills preached he done well there was a good many there 23 Monday (143-222) Annie Shaver was up to-day to give us our lessons I took Ligels March 24 Tuesday (144-221) The boys were planting potatoes to-day May Ising was Alex Gibson and May Irong were married tonight it rained most of the day 25 Wednesday (145-220) Sid Shaw and Alma were here this evening we had a little rain to-day 26 Thursday (146-219) Got a letter from Maggie to-day 27 Friday (147-218) This is my birthday �it has been raining most of the day I didnt get a ducking for some thing new I have been at him all day 28 Saturday (148-217) Min and I went up to the graveyard to-day and around to Sid Shaws we were pretty tired when we got there Sid brought us home they want me to go out to Prescott with them this next week I think I will go if nothing happens I got a letter from Belle to-day 29 Sunday (149-216) Min and I went down to Church this morning I went to Sunday School this afternoon it has been a pleasant day there was no preaching at Hallville to-day 30 Monday (150-215) Bank Holiday in England and Ireland. Jim Middagh and Vick came up this morning went home tonight Annie Shaver was up to-day to give us our lessons I went back after my bird and brought it home I was glad to get it home again this is the last lesson Annie is going to give she didnt get a large enough class 31 Tuesday (151-214) John Parker came up here tonight to stay all night and go to the fair June 1 Wednesday (152-213) This is fair day but it rained all forenoon Charles and George went out this afternoon it cleared off John Parker was here for tea June 1887 2 Thursday (153-212) I intended to go to Prescott to-day with Sid Shaw and Alma they were going to drive on and wanted me to go with them but one of their horses got sick and they couldnt go. we had heavy rain to-day Sent a letter to Maggie and one to Jennie Milhan �3 Friday (154-211) Charles started to tear down the woodshed to-day he first tore down enough to get around the house to move it Mother and I went down to Mrs Blacks this afternoon to see Bobbie and his mother they first got home from California monday they went to visit Will which they were there so we heard all the news from there Maggie Christie was here a little while this evening 4 Saturday (155-210) This has been a very pleasant day the boys are drawing sand now for the house 5 Sunday (156-209) I went to Sunday school this afternoon went down to Church tonight Mother & Frank and I came home together and Sam and Mother 6 Monday (157-208) Uncle Alex is sick I went down this evening to see him he is some better. Mary Jane Brown is there sewing 7 Tuesday (158-207) Martha and Mary Jane were here tonight called for me to go over to VanAllens with them. Mr Guest came up this morning and they have started to move the house they have it off the foundation to-day 8 Wednesday (159-206) They finished moving the house to-day it seems strange to have it turned around it makes quite a mess they had nice days to move it it took seven men Mrs VanAllen and Sade and Mrs Woods were here this afternoon to see them moving the house 9 Thursday (160-205) This is a fine day Clark Balkwill is here to-day Mr Blair has a ploughing bee this afternoon George went Mrs Loncks and Mrs VanAllen were here this afternoon Mrs Loncks staid all night Charles and Clark Balkwill went to Ottawa to-day to get lumber for the house 12 Sunday (163-202) �We all went to Church this morning Frank and I went to Heckston in the evening 13 Monday (164-201) The mason came to-day to build up the cellar wall. Sam VanAllen and I went down to Mr Armstrongs this afternoon 14 Tuesday (165-200) Alma and I went to Prescott to-day on the train her sister met us at the station 15 Wednesday (166-199) I got a letter from Lucy to-day 16 Thursday (167-198) Mother and Mrs VanAllen went up to Mr Frantser and Mr Colemans to-day 17 Friday (168-197) Charles went to Town and Mother went up to the graveyard 18 Saturday (169-196) Got a letter from Ezra to-day Mother and Min went to Kemptville to-day 19 Sunday (170-195) Went to Church in Prescott to-day 20 Monday (171-194) Mr Canning and Sid Shaw were here for dinner 21 Tuesday (172-193) I just got home from Prescott to-night I made quite a long visit we went to an excursion yesterday up to Kingston in the boat it was just grand we had about five hours to stay we visited the penitentiary there is about six hundred prisoners there mostly young men they were busy at all kinds of work Robert Parker and wife and sisters were here to-day. I got a new dress at Kingston �22 Wednesday (173-192) commenced my dress to-day Alex and Tibbie were up tonight the strawberries are ripe now we have quite a few 23 Thursday (174-191) finished my dress to-day had to work pretty steady at it to get it done I wanted to finish it to wear to the social at Mrs VanAllens tomorrow night Clark Balkwill and Robbie came tonight I got a letter from Maggie tonight 24 Friday (175-190) Midsummer Day. I was baking all forenoon for the social and went over to help make sandwiches this afternoon, it rained this afternoon I thought there wouldnt be any person at those but there was over a hundred there we made $17 it was only 15 cts we made enough to pay for our library the Carpenters commenced to work at the house to-day 25 Saturday (176-189) I had to go over to Mr VanAllens and help pack the dishes this morning Martha was there too. Mother and Min went down to Alex Hyndmans this afternoon 26 Sunday (177-188) I went to Church this morning Mr Conley talked to the sabbath school this morning had a review he intends doing that every three months 27 Monday (178-187) We started mothers dress to-day this has been a warm day I have a cold 28 Tuesday (179-186) We finished the dress to-day and we washed Campmeeting starts to-day �29 Wednesday (180-185) Mother and I went up to Campmeeting to-day. Mother staid. I drove home alone 30 Thursday (181-184) Min and I went down to Tibbies to-day she was busy baking for the picnic I made two lemon pie for her to take we went over to prayermeeting this evening went over to Mr Camerons a little while before prayermeeting I got very hoarse while I was sitting there I wouldnt speak above a whisper I thought I was going to be laid up for the picnic July 1 Friday (182-183) My cold is not much better to-day but I went to the picnic there was a great many there had quite a nice time 2 Saturday (182-182) Mother just got home from Campmeeting. we had some rain to-day the roads were very dusty 3 Sunday (184-181) I didnt go to Campmeeting to-day I have only been up once I had to bad a cold to go to-day July 1887 Wrote a letter to Mother October 16 x “ “ “ “ “ “ 26 x “ “ “ “ “ Nov. 2 x “ “ “ “ “ Nov. 9 x “ “ “ “ “ Nov. 16 x “ “ “ “ “ Nov. 23 x Dec. 1 x Dec. 7 x Dec. 14 x �Dec. 21 x Dec 29 4 Monday (185-180) Wrote to Sally. Oct 22 answer Nov 24 another Wrote to Tibbie. Oct 22d x Nov 11th x Dec x Wrote to Lucy. Nov 7th x Dec Wrote to Ezra. Nov 8th Wrote to Min. Nov 17th answer 26th/23d Dec Wrote to Mattie Clark Nov 15th got answer Dec 14th Wrote to Edith Cumming 18th got answer 25th Got a letter from Nellie H Dec 9th ans Dec 14 Wrote to Walda Johnson got an answer got a letter from Sam VanAllen Got a letter from Maggie to-day Got a letter from Sam VanAllen Dec 7th ans 23d Dec Got a letter from Joe Fulton Nov 24th answered it 5 Tuesday (186-179) 6 Wednesday (187-178) Mother and Mrs VanAllen went out to Morrisburg to-day for a visit got a letter from Minnie Hyndman Dec 30th 7 Thursday (188-177) They have been moving the house up to the new one to-day we are going to have a picnic tomorrow back on the rideau I intend going 8 Friday (189-176) �We went to the picnic to-day and have a very nice time we were out on the water a good deal I enjoyed that very much there was about twenty five or thirty there 9 Saturday (190-175) I feel pretty sleepy to day and tired after my trip yesterday. Tib Armstrong and Louise and Rob Beggs came up here tonight Tib staid all night 10 Sunday (191-174) Tib and I went down to Church at Hallville this morning and up to sunday school this afternoon Frank was over here this evening 11 Monday (192-173) We washed this forenoon and went to pick berries this afternoon I was nearly tired out. Mother and Mrs VanAllen got home tonight Frank and I went down to Uncle Alicks tonight got a letter from Annie Beach and one from John wanting me to come there to make them a visit 12 Tuesday (193-172) Sade Smith and Min and I went picking berries to-day Mattie and Annie Clark and Maine Brown were here tonight and Sam VanAllen and Martha McCargar and Sarah 13 Wednesday (194-171) This is another hot day the boys are drawing in hay there was a man here to-day to get the job of painting the house his name is Holdenfelt he is to come in about two weeks 14 Thursday (195-170) Sam VanAllen and his mother and I went down to Hallville tonight Mr Conely had a meeting there Annie Coleman died to-day after a short illness will be buried saturday 15 Friday (196-169) 16 Saturday (197-168) �Charles and Min and I were at the funeral to-day it was quite a wet forenoon but cleared off in the afternoon 17 Sunday (198-167) This has been a wet day I didn't get to Church or sabbath school Sam VanAllen was here for tea 18 Monday (199-166) We washed this forenoon and went picking berries this afternoon 19 Tuesday (200-165) This is a very hot day to warm for comfort there is a social tonight at James Shaws 20 Wednesday (201-164) We went to the Social there was a good many there they made twenty dollars we had a good time too, twas a very fine night I feel a little tired to-day on a count of being out so late last night 21 Thursday (202-163) Mother and I went down to Winchester this afternoon started after tea got there before dark 22 Friday (203-162) Mother staid at Willies and Nellie came home with me it was dark when we got home I dont know how long Nell will stay 23 Saturday (204-161) 24 Sunday (205-160) I have been at home all day to-day it has been quite wet Nellie and George and I went to Church this forenoon and Nell and I went to Sabbath School 25 Monday (206-159) 26 Tuesday (207-158) �27 Wednesday (208-157) 28 Thursday (209-156) Mrs McTavish and Annie Clark were here this afternoon and Martha Smith and Sade we are having very dry weather 29 Friday (210-155) Charles and Min went to Kemptville to-day I got company for dinner. Mrs Coleman and Mrs Blair were here they got home from Town when I had dinner ready and Min went over to Mrs VanAllens with them for tea 30 Saturday (211-154) Sade and I went to Kemptville this afternoon drove ourselves twas after dark when we got home 31 Sunday (212-153) Min and Nell and I went down to the Presbyterian Church this morning. Nellie and I went to sunday school this afternoon and Frank and I went to Hallville to Church tonight August 1887 1 Monday (213-152) Lammas. Bank Holiday. Scotch Quarter Day. We washed to-day Mr Nordenfeldt came here tonight 2 Tuesday (214-151) He started to paint the house to-day. Miss McTavish and Annie & Mattie were here to spend the evening 3 Wednesday (215-150) Annie & Mattie & I went down to Mr McTavishes this afternoon we took Maggie home it has been very warm to-day 4 Thursday (216-149) �Mattie & I went picking long blackberries to-day we didnt get very many they seem to be dried up on the bushes we have such dry weather I just got enough to make one half gallon can and I was just tired out 5 Friday (217-148) There is a circus in town to-day Charles went out 6 Saturday (218-147) We had a nice rain last night every thing looks fresh to-day we needed rain very badly. Charles took Nellie home to-day and the painter went too he got through with the first coat. I am lonesome without mother I will be glad when she comes 7 Sunday (219-146) I went to Hallville Church this morning and Sunday school this afternoon 8 Monday (220-145) I was just getting ready to wash this morning when Annie Clark came along and wanted me to go and pick blackberries again to-day I went and got about the same as I did yesterday the other day I was there there was about as many pickers as berries 9 Tuesday (221-144) I picked some plums to-day and made them in preserves the plums are not extra good this year 10 Wednesday (222-143) 11 Thursday (223-142) Sam VanAllen and I went down to Hallville to Church tonight Mr Conley preached 12 Friday (224-141) Tommie Holmes and his boy came up to put up the cave sprouts to-day and Jim Griffin came to build the chimneys we had lots of men 13 Saturday (225-140) �Holmes finished his job to-day the Mason has to come back Monday 14 Sunday (226-139) Min and I drove down to Church this morning Frank was over here this afternoon 15 Monday (227-138) Sam VanAllen was helping Charles draw in this forenoon and Jake and Mr Woods and Luther helped him this afternoon 16 Tuesday (228-137) Tim Workman is building a stack here to-day Mother isnt home yet I am very lonesome for her 17 Wednesday (229-136) Jake VanAllen went after Sade to-day. Maud came back with them 18 Thursday (230-135) 19 Friday (231-134) 20 Saturday (232-133) 21 Sunday (233-132) I went down to church with VanAllens at Hallville and to Sunday School this afternoon stopped at VanAllens for tea 22 Monday (234-131) Mattie and Annie came up and called for me to go over to VanAllens with them 23 Tuesday (235-130) Maud and Sade were over here this afternoon for a visit there is to be a picnic in McCargers bush Thursday afternoon 24 Wednesday (236-129) �Willie Campbell and Jennie Dougall get married this evening quite a large wedding it rained quite a lot to-day 25 Thursday (237-128) The picnic came off this afternoon there was quite a few there we had a very good time 26 Friday (238-127) Mr Mordenfeldt came upon the train to-day to paint the house he has part of it painted 27 Saturday (239-126) Mother came home on the train to-day Charles met her at the station I was awful glad to see her I got lonesome without her she was gone over five weeks 28 Sunday (240-125) I went down to Church tonight with Frank V Mr. Conly was preaching when we got there 29 Monday (241-124) 30 Tuesday (242-123) 31 Wednesday (243-122) September 1887 1 Thursday (244-121) 2 Friday (245-120) Mother is not very well to-day but I hope she will feel better tomorrow 3 Saturday (246-119) Mother is no better to-day she has been in bed all day and the Carpenters made such a noise hammering she can scarcely stand it 4 Sunday (247-118) �I went down to Church tonight Mr. VanAllens Mr. Nordenfeldt went too Mother and I went down to Church this morning although Mother is not very well yet I took her to Mr.Hyndooey and she is going to stay there a week out of the noise 5 Monday (248-117) This has been a very nice day snowed just a little 6 Tuesday (249-116) This has been another nice day the washwoman was here and washed it snowed a little today 7 Wednesday (250-115) This has been a pleasant day Mrs Chamberlin was in this morning and afternoon to get me to address a letter for Mrs Vanec she was here this evening held thy baby a long time she is quite a nurse Flora comes down for dinner now Wrote to Mother tonight 8 Thursday (251-114) I had a sleigh ride to-day the first since I been here it seemed so nice I enjoyed it even so much Mr & Mrs Chamberlin took me the sleighing is not very good though Mrs Vance came over and staid with them while we were gone 9 Friday (252-113) There is sleighs and buggies both on the streets now it is very icy Tuesday this is a stormy day John was invited out to supper tonight at the proprietors house tonight he had all the foremen of the prison there 10 Saturday (253-112) Got a letter from Mother to-day and one from Min Sunday John and the children and I went to sabbath school subject was society (a pleasant day) �Monday Mrs Hall and her daughter called here to-day they are very nice invited me one to call on them John took Charlie down street and got his hair cut 11 Sunday (254-111) Mother and I went down by I went down to Church with VanAllens tonight Mr Vandenfeldt went too Minnie Casselman is visiting there now 12 Monday (255-110) Mother and I went down on the 6 o'clock train tonight to Winchester Sally and Nell met us at the station 13 Tuesday (256-109) Willie and Sally and I went back to the fair this morning took some things back 14 Wednesday (257-108) I staid at Forths all night and went up to the fair ground next day I got first prize on a mat I took and first on a pair of stockings and second on a pair of socks. I came home from the fair with Peter Fraser we stopped at Mr Boses for tea Mr. Nordenfeldt got through painting the house to-day and went down to the fair with Charles but he has to come back to paint the verandah 15 Thursday (258-107) Min And Mrs VanAllen went back to Mrs Balkwills this forenoon and to Eck Christies this afternoon 16 Friday (259-106) Min went up to Ted Shaws this afternoon 17 Saturday (260-105) 18 Sunday (261-104) Went down to church 19 Monday (262-103) 20 Tuesday (263-102) �21 Wednesday (264-101) $1.25 - satchel .80 - dress and apron 90 - for Mins dress and mine 45 - for navy blue 2.00 for shoes 30 - for stamps 15 - for paper 25 - pills 50 - 1/2 yd felt 63 - 1/2 - plush 22 Thursday (265-100) 23 Friday (266-99) 24 Saturday (267-98) 25 Sunday (268-97) Went down to Mr. Camerons Church this morning to Sabbath school this afternoon 26 Monday (269-96) Tests of love (1) Willingness to renew an engagement if it be supposed to be broken off. (2) Unforced tending to form a resolution never to belong to another. we must make a distinction between fancy & love (3) The transmutation of selfishness into delight in self sacrifice for the person we love (4) The interchange of eyes in many morals. the changing of the eyes is a proof of the existence of a supreme affection but it must be an interchange in many moods 27 Tuesday (270-95) (5) The opinion of friends who know the whole case. Unwise parented interference is to be denounced; but wise is of course is to be praised (6) The effect of absence, revelry and time (7) The advice of science as to mental and physical adaptation (8) A knowledge of what position in life one wishes or is likely to fill or a choice of occupation Choose your place in life before you choose a wife �(9) Assent of the other powerful passions until you have chosen your occupation there is no knowing what your most powerful passions may be 28 Wednesday (271-94) (10) Opportunity to know the worst of each other. How long one must wait for such an opportunity in the present evil world. Let circumstances decide but let the experience of George Herbert in marrying after an acquaintance of three days tell us how long it would be necessary to wait in a natural way that is in a conscientious world. Love is not love which alters when it atteration finds. Love surfeits not lust like a glutton dies. There is a solemnity in the undying force of virtuous passions. When a supreme affection is given us we are to take it as a divine sign that God intends a certain course in life for us. 29 Thursday (272-93) Michaelmas Day • The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests but the bee-lover has no home. • Those words were sacred - be careful of wresting them from the inspired original. How shall I blazen here with proper vividness the infamy of a mistaken social pride which will not marry until it can equal the display of some parent who has had a life in which to accumulate a fortune. Science has sometimes affirmed that a man to whom to whom a supreme affection has been sent is married it is taught by some that the whole physical form is changed by a supreme affection 30 Friday (273-92) Love which is susceptible of withdrawal is not love. Genuine love is possible only to the conscientious or regenerate Marriage is the doubling of our duties and the halving of our rights Oct. 1 Saturday (274-91) Published this day, this diary for 1888. May be ordered of all Booksellers and Stationers. 2 Sunday (275-90) October 1887 �3 Monday (276-89) 4 Tuesday (277-88) 5 Wednesday (278-87) [Pages for October 6-12 missing] 13 Thursday (286-79) Started for Jackson to-day went down to Winchester on the 5 o'clock train and went out to Willies and he and Sally took me back to the station and I started at midnight I felt rather lonely starting it was hard to bid mother goodbye 14 Friday (287-78) I got in Toronto this morning about half past eight changed cars there and got in St Thomas 12.30 had to wait there about two hours got in Detroit about eight I think had to wait there nearly an hour but it was a nice place to wait the nicest station I ever saw it was just grand lit with electric lights I arrived in Jackson about 10.40 John was there to meet me 15 Saturday (288-77) John got off to his work this morning before I seen him he has to be there by seven and I was pretty tired and slept pretty late but we had lots to talk about tonight 16 Sunday (289-76) I wrote to Mother to-day We didnt go to Church to-day we went out walking this afternoon This is a fine city but some of them dont seem to regard the sabbath as they should now there was a lecture here tonight courtship and marriage just think of it on sunday 17 Monday (290-75) Flora and the children and I went down street to-day I bought a gingham dress 10 yds at 6 3/4 cts and an apron 2 1/4 yds at the same price the wash woman was here and washed today 18 Tuesday (291-74) �The children and I went down street to-day Flora had me get gingham for Charlie dresses. I wheel the baby in her carriage and Charlie walks with me 19 Wednesday (292-73) I have been making my dress to-day and apron 20 Thursday (293-72) I ironed for Flora to-day 21 Friday (294-71) John took me down to the Opera house tonight the play was Muggs Landing it was splendid we both enjoyed it very much Mrs. Stacey and her daughter called this evening 22 Saturday (295-70) Wrote to Sally and Tib to-day took them to the office The children and I were down street to day I got a penknife 25 cts 23 Sunday (296-69) It has been raining all day to-day just cleared off tonight for John and I do go to Church they didn't have {illegible} they had their Harvest Festival for the Sabbath school twas in the Unitarian Church that is where John and Flora go to Church 24 Monday (297-68) This is a nice morning after the rain. I like it here very much it is very pleasant John has lots of questions to ask me about home 25 Tuesday (298-67) John and I went down street tonight we were in a crockery store it was the loveliest store I ever saw you wouldn't know what half of the things were for it was just grand 26 Wednesday (299-66) �Got a letter from Mother this morning, answered it this afternoon I was very much pleased to get it I ironed to-day we are having lovely weather here now but cold the ground froze hard last night 27 Thursday (300-65) This has been a lovely day I intended to go down street to-day but Mrs Stacey came to spend the afternoon and I did not go will put it off till tomorrow 28 Friday (301-64) I went down street this forenoon had a little shopping to do for Flora and this afternoon Charlie and Florence and I went to the prison John to us to come and ask to see him and they would send for him and he took us all around and I tell you its a sight worth seeing I could put in a whole day there and then not see all there is over 700 prisoners there and to see them making shoes and brooms and farming implements it is quite a sight Charlie staid and came home with his papa and Florence and I came home I was almost tired out when I got home walking so much I would just like to go again 29 Saturday (302-63) This has been another lovely day John and I went to the Opera house again tonight the play was Our Irish Visitors it was splendid there was a great many there the Opera House was packed full 30 Sunday (303-62) John and I went to the Unitarian Church this morning and he came home and got the children for sabbath school Charlie goes in a class 31 Monday (304-61) John and I went down street tonight he took me to the building where the electric lights come from that is quite a sight Nov. 1 Tuesday (305-60) I went down street this forenoon got some yarn to knit Charlie some stockings I was over Mr Chamberlains a few moments I set up Charlies stockings this afternoon �2 Wednesday (306-59) I was down street again to-day Mrs Elliot and Mrs Fontaine called here this evening. I ironed to-day I got a letter from Mother to-day was very glad to hear from her. She wrote that John Thomson was killed with a horse. I answered her letter to-day November 1887 3 Thursday (307-58) I went down town this forenoon took Florence with me I got a package of letter paper and envelopes 30 cts at the bazaar John and I went to Mr Tinders to a social that had a very large house they had a nice supper they had scalloped oysters and cold beef celery brown bread with biscuit iced jelly cake and jelly we had a very good time they seemed all strangers to me although they seemed friendly 4 Friday (308-57) This is Tibbies birthday it is a beautiful day. Florence and I went down street to-day 5 Saturday (309-56) This is another lovely day we are having beautiful weather here if it only continues so Sam VanAllen sent me my Bible notes got them to-day 6 Sunday (310-55) John and I went to Church to-day and he came home and got the children and we went to sabbath school this afternoon we went to the cemetary that is lovely 7 Monday (311-54) I wrote to Lucy this afternoon 8 Tuesday (312-53) Florence and I went down to the depot to see Mrs Tom Thumb and her husband Count Magri we saw him he walked up ahead of us all the way but she came in her little carriage �I received the bible notes from Sam to-day write to Ezra to-day 9 Wednesday (313-52) Got a letter from Mother was ever so glad to hear from her I wrote to Mother to-day 10 Thursday (314-51) Flora and the children and I went over to Mrs Chamberlains to-day Flora played some and we had a little sing I enjoyed it very much it seemed like home Flora sings alto 11 Friday (315-50) Martinmas. Scotch Quarter Day. Florence and I went down street to-day done some trading for Flora and I got Min and I each a dress 6 3/4 yds for each evst 91 cts I did not get Heathers to-day I wrote to TIbbie to-day 12 Saturday (316-49) 13 Sunday (317-48) John and I went to the Unitarian Church this morning and sabbath school and we went to the First Methodist Church this evening it is the largest Church in the City and the largest congregation 14 Monday (318-47) 15 Tuesday (319-46) 16 Wednesday (320-45) 17 Thursday (321-44) 18 Friday (322-43) 19 Saturday (323-42) 20 Sunday (324-41) �21 Monday (325-40) Went down street to-day Got a letter from Mother to-day saying that Tibbie had a young daughter the 15th of Nov baby - Esther Elizabeth 22 Tuesday (326-39) Flora and I went went up to Mr Staceys and the children this afternoon I went down to mail a letter to Mother Clark went down street to-day was invited to Mr Chamberlains tonight to a candy pull had a nice time 23 Wednesday (327-38) Got a letter from Mother to-day answered it this afternoon. Floras nurse was here this afternoon and Mrs Chamberlain was here most of the afternoon and Mrs Stacey called. Mrs Chamberlain has been taking a dancing lesson she invited us in to see her dressed as Topsy wrote a letter to Mother to-day 24 Thursday (328-37) Wrote to Min to-day John and I went to an entertainment in the Unitarian Church they acted a play called the Bonafide travellers twas very good but not very suitable in a church To-day is thanksgiving got letter from Mother and Sally and Eva Fulton 25 Friday (329-36) Flora got sick this morning about three oclock and John went after nurse but the baby wasnt here till next morning about two oclock the Doctor was here three times this forenoon and John went after him tonight about nine oclock and he staid till after the baby was born she took chloroform Got a letter from Edith Cumming to-day �[Attached Note:] this would be the birth of John Flora's 3rd child 26 Saturday (330-35) Flora is real smart and baby too the Dr called here to-day I don't feel well at all I think it is a bilious attack I wrote to Mother and Mrs Pronty and Mrs Pendleton to-day got a letter from Min to-day 27 Sunday (331-34) I feel a little better to-day but not much. Dr was here to-day I didn't go to Church to-day John went in the morning 28 Monday (332-33) The wash woman came this evening about eight oclock and washed she got done by dinner time and had her dinner here she charged one dollar I thought that was pretty good pay for half a day the Dr was here again to-day Flora is doing nicely 29 Tuesday (333-32) I ironed to-day had lots to do but didnt finish, the Doctor was here to-day the baby is real cross Nurse didnt get much sleep with her 30 Wednesday (334-31) I have been ironing again to-day Dr was here to-day Wrote to Floras Mother to-day Got John Thomson is dead December 1887 1 Thursday (335-30) �Got a letter from Mother to-day Answered it was glad to hear from her the Doctor was here to-day 2 Friday (336-29) It is snowing to-day the Dr was here at noon Flora seems to be getting along nicely I have got altogether better own the children keep me quite busy they are so stirring 3 Saturday (337-28) This has been a wet day rather lonesome 4 Sunday (338-27) It has been raining to-day I didn't go to Church John and Children went to sabbath school the Doctor was here to-day 5 Monday (339-26) 6 Tuesday (340-25) The wash woman was here to-day I went to meeting to the Unitarian Church this afternoon evening they have Conference here this year it lasts three days 7 Wednesday (341-24) The Doctor was here to-day I ironed all forenoon Flossie and I went down street this afternoon got a nice card in the Bazaar the stores are lovely now Got a letter from Mother and one from Sam VanAllen and my bible notes 8 Thursday (342-23) I ironed all forenoon to-day and some this afternoon I feel pretty tired this afternoon. I went to Conference tonight with Mr and Mrs Chamberlin they had a reception after the service in the new parlors we had our tea there it was very nice and they had served tarts 9 Friday (343-22) Flora is getting along nicely Mrs Chamberlin went away to-day to travel with a show �Got a letter from Nell to-day 10 Saturday (344-21) It has been raining to-day got a letter from Wilda Johnson to-day 11 Sunday (345-20) I didn't go to Church to-day Miss Beebe and I went to Church for a walk this evening to her rooms on Trail St. Flora took her dinner down stairs to-day John carried her down and up 12 Monday (346-19) The Church fair commenced tonight John went he bought an apron for Flora Nurse and I are going tomorrow I was down street this afternoon got some yarn for a cap 13 Tuesday (347-18) 14 Wednesday (348-17) John and I got a letter from Mother I answered it to-day also got one from Mattie Clark and one from Mrs Chamberlin sent one to Nellie Neil McIntyre wife is dead 15 Thursday (349-16) Mrs Mrs Barber called here I was down street to-day Mrs Lane and another lady called also 16 Friday (350-15) Mrs Elliot and Mrs Tricker called to-day 17 Saturday (351-14) Flora is not so well to-day the Doctor was here to-day she has a fever 18 Sunday (352-13) The Dr was here to-day Miss Beebe and the children and I went to the Baptist Sunday school to-day and she and I went to Young peoples prayer meeting and preaching tonight �19 Monday (353-12) Miss Beebe went to Chicago to-day she go a telegram from her brother it seems rather lonesome without her Flora is in bed yet I will have to take care of her and the baby even I dont know how I will get along I had to undress the baby tonight I got along pretty well for the first Flora is in bed yet 20 Tuesday (354-11) the washwoman was here to-day we had quite a number of callers to-day Miss Stacey called to have me go down street with her tonight but I couldnot go very well I am kept pretty busy taking care of Flora and the children besides the house work Got a letter from Maggie to-day the baby was real good last night slept all John gave me a beatiful plush album for a xmas present I think a great deal of it it just suits me [Attached note: Would this be the maroon plush album which we have?] 21 Wednesday (355-10) Flora got an oil painting from her sister Baby is real good I wrote to Mother to-day 22 Thursday (356-9) Miss Stacy and I went down town tonight there is lots of nice things to see now 23 Friday (357-8) Wrote to Min and Sam V to-day got a letter from Mother tonight 24 Saturday (358-7) �John and I went down street tonight to get somethings to put in the childrens stockings the stores were crowded so you could scarcily get through they have sixty in the bazaar 25 Sunday (359-6) Christmas Day. this is a lovely not sleighing through The children were awfully pleased with what Santa Claus bought them Flora and I got a wood basket I went to the First Baptist Church tonight 26 Monday (360-5) Bank Holiday in England and Ireland. John had a holiday to-day it seemed good to have him at home I was at home all day thought of Mother a good many times 27 Tuesday (361-4) The wash woman was here to-day Mr & Mrs Chamberlin went away to-day left the house in our charge Flora dont gain much I fell down stairs with the baby in my arms didnt get hurt 28 Wednesday (362-3) The Dr was here to-day we have had quite a number of callers lately 29 Thursday (363-2) John and I went down street tonight to see the markets they have them all decorated they are worth going to see they had a hog weighed 868 pounds and a pair of steers one of them 2 360 lb and the other not quite so much wrote to Mother to-day 30 Friday (364-1) The Dr was here to-day Flora is gaining slowly Mrs Willie was here for tea tonight got a letter from Mother Tibbie and Min 31 Saturday (365) �Mr and Mrs Chamberlin came home to-day I prepared a turkey for dinner tomorrow Sunday I didn't go to Church to-day we had a turkey for dinner I prepared it it was splendid Mrs Willie and Mrs Vance were here this evening For more information on Victoria “Tory” Middagh, check out the “Meet the Diarists” 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/. Title A name given to the resource Victoria "Tory" Middagh Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Victoria "Tory" Middagh Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1887-1888 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, Dundas County, Mountain Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Victoria "Tory" Middagh Diary & Transcription, 1887 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 Victoria "Tory" Middagh Diary & Transcription, 1887 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Victoria "Tory" Middagh Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Collection 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, Dundas County, Mountain Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1887 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Victoria "Tory" Middagh Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9809b13b74f6c2a2599410bffd0c5934.pdf c191cb2fdb8ddfcf786b79e0017b58b4 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb7bf9b91eec6b1e8a98db245414e14b.pdf 27d9df1b6d2187949142a88ca3f9c431 PDF Text Text Lucy Middagh (1822-1900) 1888-1889 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Daily Journal 1888 Daily Journal for 1888 From the collection of Debbie Hoermann 524 Eagle Pt Dr. Tom's River NJ 08753 2004 Toronto: Published by Brown Brothers, Manufacturing Stationers. DATE BILLS PAYABLE - OCTOBER DOLLS. CTS. Contents • 1 Names of Parents • 2 Names of Children • 3 Parents RECEIVABLE. Married • 4 Children Married Names of Parents John Middagh Born August 23 1813 Died May 5 1885 Lucy Arvilla Rosseter Born Oct 22, 1822 " Nov. 22 1900 Names of Children John Harvey M Born Sep, 30, 1844 " Oct 19 1912 Mary Middagh Born Jan, 11, 1846 Died October 22 1880 1880 {1880 is written above the scratched out date} Charles Henry M Born Aug, 23, 1847 Died September 23 1901 Sally Middagh Born Apr, 28, 1849 Died August 22 1928 �Lucy Aurilla Born Mar 3 1851 Died August 18 1852 Lucy Aurilla Born Dec, 2, 1852 Died September 27 1921 Dinah Elizabeth Born Nov 4 1854 Died Jun 31 1896 William Ambrose Born May 8 1857 Samuel Middagh Born Apr, 8, 1859 Victoria Abigail Born May, 27, 1861 Died Nov 19 1934 Sylvester John Born July 18, 1863 Died August 17 1884 Ezra Sipes Born Feb, 26, 1864 William Hyndman Born September 20 1847 - Died August 11-1935 Parents RECEIVABLE. Married {Receivable is printed title and she has written Parents and Married on either side of it.} John Middaght & Lucy Arvilla October 1 1843 Children Married John Harvey Middagh & Florence Prouty September 14 1881 Mary Middagh & Robert Parker October 27 1876 Charles Henry Middagh & Mary An Shaw September 24 1877 Sally Middagh & William Hyndman March 30 30 1871 Lucy Aurilla Middagh & James Carson June 10 1878 Dinah Elizabeth Middagh & Alexander Hyndman June 11 1873 William Ambrose Middagh & Maggie Belingham January 7 1884 Samuel Middagh & Laury Daus March 10 1887 �Victoria A Middagh & Thomas Jamieson September 9 1891 Ezra Middagh and Mary Lane 1888 Joseph Hyndman born Jun 1808 at Ballymena Ireland Died at Hallville Ont. May 11 - 1897. Aged 89 years 4 mos. Came to Canada July 12 - 1829. got a Letter from Lucy the 24 of December got a Letter from Tory the 24 of December got a Letter from Tory the 3 of January got a Letter from Ezra the 3 of January got a Letter from John the 0 5 of January got a Letter from Tory the 7 of January got a Letter from Tory the 14 of January got a Letter from Abigail the 19 of January got a Letter from Sam the 28 of January got a Letter from Tory the 28 of January got a Letter from Willia the 3 of Febuary got a Letter from Tory the 5 of Febuary got a Letter from John the 9 of Febuary got a Letter from Tory the 11 of Febuary got a Letter from Tory the 19 of Febuary got 55 DIARY 1888 {Printed title} �Sent a Letter to Tory the 29 of December Sent a Letter to Lucy the 31 of December Sent a Letter to Tory the 3 of January Sent a Letter to Tory the 10 of January Sent a Letter to John the 16 of January Sent a Letter to Tory the 19 of January Sent a Letter to Aurilla the 19 of January Sent a Letter to Samy the 19 of January Sent a Letter to Em Ezra the 28 of January Sent a Letter to Tory the 28 of January Sent a Letter to Ezra the 2 of Febuary Sent a Letter to John and Sam the 65 of Febuary Sent a Letter to Tory the 9 of Febuary Sent a Letter to Tory the 14 of Febuary A Present from Charles Middaagh to his Mother on Christmas 1887 Sent a letter to Tory the 20 of Febuary Sent a letter to Tory the 29 Febuary Sent a letter to Tory the 5 of March Sent a letter to John the 12 of March Sent a letter to Lucy the 12 of March Sent a letter to Samy the 27 of March Sent a letter to Will the 1 of April �Sent a letter to Ezra the 1 of April Sent a letter to Will the 17 of April Sent 500 Dollars to Ezra the 9 of June Sent a Letter to Ezra the 25 of June Sent 52 I got a Letter from Tory the 18 of Febuary Got a Letter from Tory the 26 of Febuary Got a Letter from Tory the 27 of Febuary Got a Letter from Lucy the 29 of Febuary Got a Letter from Tory the 4 5 of March Got a Letter from Sam the 9 of March Got a Letter from Abigail the 9 of March Got a Letter from Magy the 10 of March Got a Letter from Tory the 10 of March Got a Letter from Tory the 17 of March Got a Letter from Sam the 13 of March Got a Letter from John the 7 of April Got a Letter from John Ezra the 14 of April Got a Letter from Lucy the 22 of April Got a Letter from John the 17 of April JANUARY MONDAY 2 (2-364) 1888 �This is a verry nice day yesterday was the first day of the New Year it rained so we could not go to Church help me Heavenly Father to spend my time in serving the better than I have ever done before help me to serve the as I would wish I had when I come to Die Charles and Min went to William Hyndmans last friday and Min and Nell and Bill Middaghs two Girls came up with them Saturday and staid till to night and went town on the Cars we had a Turkey for Diner drew 5 loads wood {the} day Spring from on high hath visited us TUESDAY 3 (3-363) I must be I got a very nice xmas preasent a Fir Coat and this book I am very thankful to the givers Min gave me the Coat and Charles the book the Boys went to the woods and a limb fel on George and cut his face pretty bad it was well he was not killed he ought to be thankful Got a letter from Tory and one from Ezra last night I think so much about them Min and Charles wet up to Mr Speiks last to night Charles drew some wood to the School house to day it is a very nice day Min washed to day drew 3 I must be about my Fathers business WEDNESDAY 4 (4-362) Georges face is a little better Charles drew 4 loads of wood to day Min washed the flanel clothes this morning we painted 4 Chairs have read a good many Chapters to night Frank got the cutter yesterday Jacob got the cutter to night I knit a while and then read awhile James Louse was here to day selling skirt boards Eck Christy was here to night good by till tomorrow Ben Tomkins is Married to day Thou art my beloved Son JANUARY THURSDAY 5 (5-361) This is a very nice day George went home to day Charles went to an Auction at Mr James Mills and Min went to William John Hyndmans for a visit and I am all alone It seems so long since Tory went away I wonder does think as often about me as I do about her I gess she does but she cant get away very well I wish Tiby would come up someday Good by Man shall not live by bread alone �FRIDAY 6 (6-360) a nice Morning I went down to Mr Clarks to day Sally Ratherford was there Charles came after me it Stormed in the Afternoon I got sick to night had my old complaint pain in my breast could not lay down till near 5 in the Morning it was a long night to be in Pain but it is for my good it brings me nearer to God got a letter from John last night Flora is getting bet the Lord be paised was at Clarks to day At thy word I will let down the net SATURDAY 7 (7-359) it is raining this morning a dull looking day I am feeling some better to day for which I am very thankful it seems I could not Stand such pain very long Min is cleaning while I am writing it seems so lonesome since George went home only three of us I wish Tory was home it seems so long since Lucy went away Charles went to Town Min went to Vanelens Love ye your enemies and do good JANUARY MONDAY 9 (9-357) 1883 There is no place here for Sunday so I will write on Monday Charles & Min went to Church I did not feel well enough to go read 2 Sermons at home good ones to it is a nice day not very cold Sid Shaw and his wife and Ida Gernsey was here Sunday this is a nice day to McKeene was here grinding hog feed we are having the lovely weather my breast is well I hope I am thankful to my Maker for all his goodness to me the Sleighing is Splendid I got a letter from Tory Saturday Charles Ground 124 Bushel Her sins which are many are forgiven TUESDAY 10 (10-356) Min Washed to day Mr Christy was here to day I sent a letter to Tory to day Frank Vanallen went to Otawa to day it is Snowing a little but is nice weather Charles went back to Mrs Ralkwells this Afternoon I am not feeling very well have go a lame Back Min is Painting a Box how I wish Tiby would come up home it is a long time since she has bee home I don't know when Tory will come home Charles & Min went to Mr Gests tonight Let him deny himself and take up his cross �WEDNESDAY 11 (11-355) this is a blustery morning Charles put up nails for pictures Mr Mills was here Charles went to Town this Afternoon Tomy Homes staid here all night to night George came back to night his face is getting better I finished a pair of socks to night it is pretty cold 13 Below zero Mr Reed and Miss Bates gets Married at 5 to night the Afternoon has turned out fine the Methodus Church was set on fire this week The harvest truly is great but the laborers are few JANUARY THURSDAY 12 (12-354) 1888 this is a cold Morning but very nice Tomy Homes went away this Morning the Boys went to the Woods I hope nothing will happen to them they drew 4 loads to day Charles went to Oxford Mills this Afternoon I went to Sid Shawn he sold his place yesterday for 48 Hundred had a good visit they are going to move to Prescot the 1 of March May McNelige is poorly keeps her Bed All these things shall be aded FRIDAY 13 (13-353) the Boys drew 4 loads this forenoon the snow is Blowing prety well the Boys helped Vanallens kill a Beef this Afternoon and then went down to Mr Mills Jade Smith is sick has got the Erysiplas in her Face Charles and Min went down to Mr Christys this Evening to eat Oysters My Back was to lame to go Mr Christy was 69 Thursday Strive to enter in at the strait gate SATURDAY 14 (14-352) this is a lovely day I faced 2 pair of Mittins to day Lisa Woods & Bessy V Willia Vanalen was here this Afternoon I have not had a letter this Week how I do like to get Letters from the Children I wish Tiby would come home the Boys are in the Woods they drew 5 loads to day I got a letter from Tory to night go out into the highways and hedges JANUARY MONDAY 16 (16-350) 1888 �Charles & Min went to Church yesterday morning this is a cold Morning but it is very nice this Afternoon George helped Mr Woods saw wood Charles went down to the Station this forenoon and went to the shop in the Afternoon my Back is not much better Min hung some Pictures May MeNelage is very low how thankful we ought to be for health I hope I am thankful for all his Blesings My Son was dead and is alive again TUESDAY 17 (17-349) George helped saw this forenoon Charles and Sam each got a loa went for Ice Charles got 1 load Sam 1 load Charles took Hay to Mr Scot it snowed all the Afternoon and all night Fear no believe only WEDNESDAY 18 (18-348) Charles drew 3 load of Ice and Sam 1 the Roads are heavy Cas came here this forenoon the snow is prety deep the snow plough went down and up to day it makes the snow fly good a party from Kemptville went to Bob Blacks to night went home after 2 in the morning suffer little children to come unto me JANUARY THURSDAY 19 (19-347) 1888 Charles & Sam each drew a load of Ice they think they have got enough Charles drew 4 loads of wood this Afternoon he has gone to the Office to night I hope he will get a letter for me I like to get letters from my Children may the Lord Bless them and keep them very near to him Lord give me more Faith The son of Man is come to seek and to save FRIDAY 20 (20-346) Charles drew 6 load of wood to day Min went up to see Mrs Woods She is sick with a cold She went in to see Jade Smith she is getting better Mary Sheik was here yesterday Cas went away to ni last night Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken �SATURDAY 21 (21-345) Charles drew 1 load of wood to day that is 40 load he has up it is very cold weather but it is clear and pleasant Charles went to Town this Afternoon Mrs Car was Buried to day This cup is the new testament in my blood JANUARY MONDAY 23 (23-343) 1888 Charles and Min went to Churt this Morning it was sacrement Sunday 24 below zero Mr Charles sawed wood this Afternoon it snowed all the Afternoon but is warmer than it was we had 9 Men did not get a letter from Tory Saturday the first time she has missed I always got one on Saturday before I feel so disapointed hope she is not sick Father into Thy hands I commend my spirit TUESDAY 24 (24-342) we finished sawing this forenoon I is prety cold to day the weather changes so often it is cold but clear the Boys went to the woods this Afternoon I dont know what they went for they went to cut wood for the sugar bush ye shall be witnesses unto me WEDNESDAY 25 (25-341) it is very cold yet the Boys are cutting shingle Bolts Min went to Mr Vanalens this Afternoon Charles went this Evening got home at 9 Oclock the Express went down as they came home it is very unregular whatever is the cause such as I have give I unto thee JANUARY THURSDAY 26 (26-340) 1888 the Boys got out Shingle Bolts this forenoon and Charles drew 2 loads of stove wood to the School House in the Afternoon it is very Blustery and Stormy and very cold I wish I was in Some warmer Country than this is in the Winter got no Letter this week yet Rejoicing that they were counted worthy �FRIDAY 27 (27-339) the Boys have gone to the Bush this morning it is very cold yet but not Storming I wish I could hear from Aurilla I almost dread to hear it is blowing very hard the roads are drifting full Men of honest report full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom SATURDAY 28 (28-338) I Still blowing this morning no travail on the roads no mail Since last Saturday have had 2 Letters over a week and cant get them mailed they Shoveled out the road to day on this beat Lord lay not this sin to their charge JANUARY MONDAY 30 (30-336) 1888 it does not blow to day Charles & George went to Church the roads are very bad this this is a nice morning the Boys went to the Bush for Shingle Bolts He hath shed forth this which ye now see and hear TUESDAY 31 (31-335) Tuesd it is prety cold yet Charles and Sid Shaw went to the Election this After noon Alma came down here George went home to day Between us and you there is a great gulf fixed FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 1 (32-334) Tib was here to day her Baby is growing fast it seemed good to have her home again Mr Hyndman brought her up and Alec went to Kemptville and come this way home Jade Smith and Cas was here this Afternoon Charles went to Lenixes Bee Ada Mackdugal was Buried to day He was led as a sheep to the slaughter FEBRUARY THURSDAY 2 (33-333) 1888 �this is a nice day Charles and Min went to Kemptville to day this is Candlemas day and it is very bright no one here to d I was alone all the Afternoon Frank Vanallen came to me to night I am Jesus whom thou persecutest FRIDAY 3 (34-332) a lovely day Mrs Wood and Baby was here to day She is a busy Child ch Charles went to the ofice this Afternoon I have got a bad cold the young people had a surprise party at WilliamsClarks to night God is no respector of persons SATURDAY 4 (35-331) it is snowing a little Bessy Smith was here this Afternoon Charles killed the Cow she could not eat good my cold is a little better I finshed a pair of socks to day set up a pair of stockings A good Man and full of the Holy Ghost FEBRUARY Numbers MONDAY 6 (37-329) 1888 I went to Church to day to the Stone Churck Text in Deautoromy 10 Chapter 29 30 31 32 verses had a good sermon I enjoyed it so much have not been to Church before this Winter it is prety cold to day Monday there is no place to write for Sunday so I take make Monday do them both Min washed Charles killed a Cow for Dog feed Prayr was made without ceasing for him TUESDAY 7 (38-328) I made a foot spread to day it is very cold weather I stay prety close to the stove my health is very good this Winter I hope I am truly thankful to my Heavenly Father for all the Blessings that I receive the Children are all good to me Duncan Cunings Boy was buried to day with Deptheria By Him all that believe are justified from all things WEDNESDAY 8 (39-327) �this is a stormy morning Mr Hyndman came up for me this Morning they are going to have a few there Mr & Mrs Alonso Bowen Mr & Mrs Nelson Bowen Mr & Mrs James Hyndman & Mr Merclay and my self had a Turky Diner Mrs Smith & Mrs Fraser was here this forenoon Sory I was away He left not Hymself without witness FEBRUARY THURSDAY 9 (40-326) 1888 it is very cold I am knitting Edging and taking care of Baby the Baby is very good the Children all go to school it seems so good and quiet when they are at School they they dont seem to mind it but they make me nearly Crazy Some times Known unto God are all His works FRIDAY 10 (41-325) Mr Cameron was here to day and Christened the Baby her Name is Esther Elizabeth a good big name for a little Girl She is a very healthy Baby last night and to day is the coldest weather we had this winter it was 30 Degrees below zero Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ SATURDAY 11 (42-324) it is still prety cold Alec went to Kemptville to day am still knitting and nursing Baby got a letter from John and one fn from Tory this week Duncan Cumings lost another Boy with Deptheria Be not afraid but speak FEBRUARY MONDAY 13 (44-322) 1888 Tiby washed to day it is a I went to Church Sunday morning the Text was in Gallations 3 Chapter 1 wirse and went in the Evening the Text was in Collossions 4 Chapter 3 verse Monday Tiby washed to day and Baked pies we are going down to Winchester to morrow night at 5 oclock we are going on the Train Alec was at South Mountain got the Baby a cap Anne Martin Married In Him we live and move and have our being �TUESDAY 14 (45-321) it rained last night and is raining this morning Mr Hyndman & Alec & Tib got an Invitation to a Wedding yesterday Bella Wison & Mr Clark is to be Married the 22 well we came down to Willias to night Willia had to come to the Station twice we took a Cat down to Nell Charles brought it to the Station Tib and the Cat went out the 1 load I went the 2 Load Min went to Clarks So mightily grew the word of God WEDNESDAY 15 (46-320) it is very cold to day and blustery Sally cooked Herings and they were splendid the roads are full of pick holes from the Station to Willias the Baby is a little cross Albert Roses Wife was Buried to day she Died Sunday morning at the hospital in Montreal It is more blessed to give than to receive FEBRUARY THURSDAY 16 (47-319) 1888 Adala & Mercy Hut came to Willias this Morning and staid all day Robert Parker & Wife came in the Afternoon and staid the Evning they have got a Baby Girl at James Irvins I would have liked to of went and seen it but it was stormy and the roads were bad Ready to die for the name of the Lord Jesus FRIDAY 17 (48-318) it is a nice morning and is not cold Sally got an early Diner and Willie took us to the Station we had to wait more than half an hour found Alec at the station waiting for us we were glad to get home the baby was a good deal better when she got home Charles and Min went to Town The God of our fathers hath chosen thee SATURDAY 18 (49-317) Mr James Steward was Buried to day at 11 oclock and his son is very low they dont expect him to live Mr Cameron is sick sent for the Doctor to day the Doctor says it is his Liver �The Lord stood by him FEBRUARY MONDAY 20 (51-315) 1888 Aleck and I went back to the Hallville Church this morning to hear Mr Conly his Text was in Leviticus 10 Chapter 1 to 10 verse came home after Diner May McNilige was Buried to day Charles and Min was at the funeral Monday it is raining to day I am glad to get home again Charles and Min have gone up to Sid Shaws Sid gave Min his Oleander Anne Clark was here to day staid the Evening To the Jews have I done no rong TUESDAY 21 (52-314) this is a nice day Min washed to day Charles washed his Harness this forenoon and drew a load of wood to Town this Afternoon Min went to a quilting Bee to Mr Woods this Afternoon I have got a stif neck Mr Cameron is no better God hath given thee all them that sail with thee WEDNESDAY 22 (53-313) this is a very nice day Sandy Clark and Bella Wilson was Married to night at 6 John Sheik and May and Alace and Lisa Henion And Jacob Vanallen & Mina Casalman & Jeny Vanallen were all here this Evening Mr Vanallen and Edy were here in the Afternoon Charles drew a load of woe The Gospel the power of God unto Salvation FEBRUARY THURSDAY 23 (54-312) 1888 this is a stormy day Charles drew a load of wood this forenoon Mr Martin and Jane Graham will be Married to night Mr Christy was here this forenoon my neck is no better the weather is mild to day Mr Cameron is no better Cas came here to night staid all night Laura had a Baby a little Girl The goodness of God leadeth the to repentence FRIDAY 24 (55-311) �a butiful day nice and warm Charles is helping Vanallens saw wood to day Robert Stewart was Buried to day at half past 10 Cas went away this forenoon Mr Cameron is no better Father Spare his life if it is consistant with thy holy will There is none righteous no not one SATURDAY 25 (56-310) a stormy morning snowed all the forenoon Charles drew a load of wood this Afternoon another Funeral Mr Robison was Buried this Afternoon at 1 it is very Sickly I wonder who will be the next God only knows Mr Cameron Died to night rest in peace Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ FEBRUARY MONDAY 27 (58-308) 1888 Charles and Min went to the Baptist Church this Morning Sid Shaw and Alma and Amelia Gernsey & Sam Vanalen & Jim Clark here this Afternoon Monday it is a bright Morning but prety cold Charles is helping Vanalens saw wood to day Mrs Christie & Kity Lockwood was here this Afternoon Tory sent Min and I a Colar Dead indeed unto sin but alive unto God TUESDAY 28 (59-307) It is a cold day Mr the Reverand Mr Cameron was Buried to day the Reverand Mr Stewart Preached his a Sermon from 2 Timothy 4 Chapter 7 & 8 verses they took him to Otawa and put him in a vault till spring took him on the Cars William Reed Aleck Hyndmand Aleck Clark & Charles Middagh went down to Ottawa with the Corps he will be missed so much When I would do good evil is preasent with me WEDNESDAY 29 (60-306) I is a prety cold day Neal Kenion and Wife were here to day Charles came home on the 5 oclock Train Clark Balkwell went for him It is of faith that it might be by grace MARCH THURSDAY 1 (61-305) 1888 �this is a very nice day Charles and Min went up to Sid Shaws this Afternoon Drew a load of wood to the Station in the forenoon If God be for us who can be againist us FRIDAY 2 (62-304) I went to Mr Beggs this forenoon Charles took me there and came after me Charles Drew a load of wood this Aftern it is a prety cold Stormy day Cas was here to day and sent with Charles for some things The riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy SATURDAY 3 (63-303) It is a stormy Morning Sid Shaw was here after the sleigh Charles went to the shop this forenoon Martha Smith and Miss Homes the tameson the Teacher was here this Afternoon Charles went to an Auction to Mr Whalys at Hexton Mrs McDermit was Buried to day {written up the right side of page: a calf to day} The same Lord over all is rich unto all MARCH MONDAY 5 (65-301) 1888 this is a lovely Morning but prety cold Charles & Min went to Church Mondy Charles went to Prescot with a load for Sid Shaw a nice day but very cold Jake Vanalen does the chores Cas went to John Vanalens to day Present your bodies a living sacrifise TUESDAY 6 (66-300) this is a lovely day Charles will have a nice day to come home got home before dark John Middagh and Wife came here to night Staid all night had a pleasant Evening The night is far spent the day is at hand WEDNESDAY 7 (67-299) �this is a lovely day John and Marget went home after Diner Charles went to the fair had another Calf to night the work is begun Follow after the things which make for peace MARCH THURSDAY 8 (68-298) 1888 this is a nice morning a little cold had another Calf this morning Charles went down to the Mill for some Bran Alec and Tib were hear to day the Baby is growing finely Alec & Charles went to Sid Shaws Auction Charles has a bad Cold The God of peace shall bruise saten under your feet FRIDAY 9 (69-297) Charles & Min went up to Sids Shaws this forenoon I went to Mr Christies this Afternoon Sid came down here to night Staid all night Mr Ross and Alec Clark was here to night it has been a lovely day Charles cold is no better world by wisdom new no God SATURDAY 10 (70-296) this is a beautiful day looks like spring Sid Shaw went up after Diner Min is baking Mince Pies Charles Cold is a little better Sid staid here all night it is a year to day Since Samy was Married We have the mind of Christ MARCH MONDAY 12 (72-294) 1888 We were at home all day Sunday it is very stormy to day Sid Shaw went home to day Charles took him to the Station Charles has a bad cold had to get Jake to do the chores he felt so bad had a nother calf this Morning If any mans work abide he shall recieve a reward TUESDAY 13 (73-293) �This is a dreatful stormy Morning it blowed all night and it is snowing and blowing very hard now killed a Calf to day Jake staid all night is doing the chorse the roads are all blocked up the Train did not go up till 2 Oclock He that judgeth me is the Lord WEDNESDAY 14 (74-292) {written down left side of page: 3 Engines went down & up with the snow plough to day} the wind is abated a little Charles drove the Horses up to the Town line and down to Mr Christys it is the worst Storm we had this year Jake went home to night had another Calf last night Sam Vanallen here this Afternoon Charles is not much better Purge out therefore the old leaven MARCH THURSDAY 15 (75-291) 1888 Dinah & Matty Middaugh came up yesterday to Clarks Charles went to see the Doctor to day Frank Vanallen went with him the weather is Moderated it is nice and warm All things are not expedient for me FRIDAY 16 (76-290) Martha Clark & Dinah & Matta Middagh came here this Morning Staid all day Robert Hyndman was here Sessing to day Aleck Hyndman was here to day Charles is not so well I have a bad cold and sore throat the Girls went to Bill Clarks to night Jake went with them Through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish SATURDAY 17 (77-289) this is a nice day but prety cold the Girls went to Mrs McCargers to day Min is Baking Sam Vanalen went to Morisburg to day Mina Caselman went home Charles is a little better expect Tory home next week Flora laid an Egg to day Whatsoever ye do do all to the glory of God MARCH MONDAY 19 (79-287) 1888 �Dinah & Maty went home to day Sunday Mr McCuit came for them Frank Vanal was here to d a nice day Monday Min Washed to day Mr Wood was here this Afternoon Mr Christy here to day John Workman is helping Charles this week had another Calf yesterday Aleck Hyndman and Charle was here yesterday This do in remembrence of me TUESDAY 20 (80-286) Charles is drawing Chingle Bolts down to the Station Churned to day for the first Charles went to a Cheese Meting Mr Christy went with him Charles went to the Sugar bush and brought out the pan it raine this Afternoon The body is one and hath many members WEDNESDAY 21 (81-285) I went with Mr & Mrs Christy back to Eek Christys to see Mrs Martin the roads are very bad Charles went to the Station to get stuf ground for the Cows we had another Calf to day John Workman came here this Afternoon The greatest of these is charity MARCH THURSDAY 22 (82-284) 1888 Charles and Min went to Town to day it is a cold raw wind to day it is very cold he got the Cornish for the Parler I am all alone We shall all bear the imige of the heavenly FRIDAY 23 (83-283) T Tory came to day and brought Charley with her I tell you it was a surprise we never new he was coming I was glad to see them both it is a nice little Boy their Trunks went on to Winchester and came up at noon Sam and Taid here to night Alec and Tib here to see Tory & Mr Christy "Watch ye stand fast in the faith SATURDAY 24 (84-282) �Saturday it is a very cold day Charles killed a Calf and took it to Town it was a good one An & Martha Clark came to see Tory Besy & Willia Smith was here all the Afternoon to see Charley thay had a big time We are the epistle of Christ MARCH SUNDAY MONDAY 26 (86-280) 1888 thay all went to Church this Morning went to Hyndmans for Diner Mrs Vanallen & Frank & Jim & Aleck Clark & Tib & Ande Christy here in the Afternoon Monday prety cold snowed in the Morning turned round and rained in the Afternoon Charles went to Town with a load of wood We are unto God a sweet savour of Christ TUESDAY 27 (87-279) Clark Balkwell put the cornish up in the P Parlour Mr Furgison and Mr Gilroy & Willia & Sally here to day Tory & Charly went home with them Charles & Min went to Halville to a Temperance Lecture to night The inward man is renewed day by day WEDNESDAY 28 (88-278) Mr & Mrs Conly was here this Afternoon it rained all the day a drisly rain Jeny Balkwell was Married to Samy Christy to night at 7 they had a bad day In understanding be men MARCH THURSDAY 29 (89-277) Tory came home to day Charles sent a tub of Butter to Otawa Charles taped part of the Trees to day Bob Beegs & Miss Black was Married this Morning at 9 Oclock and went to Niagira falls I have a very bad cold Charles sent a Tub of Butter to day We must all apear before the judgment seat of Christ FRIDAY 30 (90-276) �Charles finished taping the Bush to day had quite a fall of snow to night Tory went down to Clarks to day and was in at Mr Christys Mr Wood helped Charles tap the Bush Charles and Sam got a load of saw dust I dwell in them and walk in them SATURDAY 31 (91-275) Charles is Boiling sap to day Luther Wood is helping him Tory & Charley went to Mrs Vanallens a little while my cold is no better All Israel shall be saved APRIL MONDAY 2 1888 (93-2730) Charles and Tory went to church this morning Charles and Charley went to the Baptist Church. Monday the boys Boiled Sap to day the girls washed Mrs. Wood was here this Afternoon we Boiled down the Syrup had 6 Galon and a ½ George came to day Perfecting holiness in the fear of God. TUESDAY 3 (94-272) Boiled down Syrup to day had 7 Galon and a ½ Charles took 7 Gallons of Syrup to Town to day For your sakes he became poor WEDNESDAY 4 (95-271) we filled 18 half Galons Cans and a bottle holds 3 quarts. Min & Tory & Mrs. Vanalen & Frank and {Dany?} went to the Funeral Sam Mills Wife was Buried to day It has Rained most all day God loveth a cherful giver APRIL THURSDAY 5 (96-270) 1888 Charles took some Syrup to Town - took 7 Galons it is thawing to day I will be glad when the Snow is gone the sap is not runing to day �FRIDAY 6 (97-269) Sowed Tomatoes no sap to day it is to cold took 10 Bushels of Potatoes down to the Station Master An & Martha Clark here this afternoon Jim and {Kiah?} & Jim Beggs& Frank and Sam Vanallen all here in the Evening we Sugard off for them Charles took 9 Galons of Syrup to Town to day. Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. SATURDAY 7 (98-268) they was in the Bush to day Alec Rose & John McTavish was here yesterday Charles went to the office to night got a letter from John Charly was well pleased to hear from home My grace is sufficient for thee APRIL MONDAY 9 (100-266) 1888 Charles walked down to Church the sap did not run any yesterday Tory and Charley went down to Aleck to day Charles Sent a Tub of Butter to day took a Bool to Mr Jhoneston Charles drew a load of Lumber from Hallville to the Station The gospel which was preached of me is not after Man TUESDAY 10 (101-265) they are Boiling Sap to day it is a good Sap day it run good last night the first Buggy went past to day it looks like Rain it rained to night Jim Clark was here to night Vanallens had a little colt to night The law our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ WEDNESDAY 11 (102-264) it rained most all day it cleard of near night and is very nice had a nice bach of Syrup the Sap runs Splendid it is a good Sugar Year Not I but Christ liveth in me APRIL THURSDAY 12 (103-263) 1888 �a nice morning had a little Snow Storm this morning we Boiled a good bach of Syrup to day Tory and Charley came home this forenoon Thou art no more a servant but a son FRIDAY 13 (104-262) Charles went to Town this Afternoon took 7 Galons of Syrup and some veal Min went to John Peter Smiths Hannah and Frank Parker came here and staid all night had 2 Caves to day Tory took her Bird down to Christys to learn to sing The fruit of the Spirit is love joy and peace SATURDAY 14 (105-261) it snowed nearly all day the sap run well to day we sugared off to day Hanah and Frank Parker went home to night on the Train the Boys was in the Bush till half past 11 and lots of Sap in the Bush We shall reap if we faint not APRIL MONDAY 16 (107-259) 1888 Charles and Frank walked up to the Baptist Church Yesterday they had a good days Boiling to day had another Calf to day That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith TUESDAY 17 (108-258) the Snow is going very slow we Sugared of to day John McTavish and Maty Clark was here. Charles gave me 25 Dollars to Day Grieve not the holy Spirit WEDNESDAY 18 (109-257) Charles went to Iraquois to day it rained a little Bessy and Willia her to day Put on the whole armour of God. �APRIL THURSDAY 19 (110-256) 1888 Tory wet to Christys and brought her Bird home Walk in love as Christ also hath loved us FRIDAY 20 (111-255) F they Boild down Sap to day the Sugar weather is about over I pray that your love may abound yet more SATURDAY 21 (112-254) we had a bucker of Syrup it is Stormy looking to day Charles and Min went to Mr. Sheiks Charles took Potatoes to the Station The excellency of the knowledge of Christ APRIL MONDAY 23 (114-252) 1888 they all went to Church yesterday they gathered in the Buckets and the Girls washed them Mr. Higgins & Gim & Ane & Matty Clark here to night we sugared of for them Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling TUESDAY 24 (115-251) Charles Sold a Hog to Mr Johnson to day it is prety cold Sam and Tory went to Mr Cumings to night we had 9 pigs to night The peace of God that passeth all understanding WEDNESDAY 25 (116-250) Charles & Min went to Town to day George and Tory went to the Wedding Hillia Balkwell & Martha Hyndman was Married to night at 7 oclock a beautiful day Gid Smith came home to night is looking well Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly �MAY MONDAY 14 (135-231 1888 Tory and I went to South Mountain to Church Yesterday had a good meting the Girls washed this forenoon and papered this Afternoon Luther Wood here it rained a little is growing wether I know whome I have believed TUESDAY 15 (136-280) the Girls papered and finished cleaning house I went to see Mrs Jackson she is sick If we believe not He abideth faithful WEDNESDAY 16 (137-229) Charles Min and Tory went to Mrs. Frasers to night The Scripture is given by inspiration of God MAY THURSDAY 17 (138-228) 1888 they planted Potatoes to day it is a nice day He should live soberly righteously and godly FRIDAY 18 (139-227) Min and I went to Mr Colemans in the forenoon and Mr Blairs in the Afternoon we had a little Colt to night Sat a Hen to night Acording to His mercy He saved us SATURDAY 19 (140-226) it rained this forenoon it is very cold Tory is not very well I am now ready to be offered JUNE MONDAY 4 (156-210) 1888 �we went to Church this Morning Monday Maim Brown came here this Afternoon to help Tory to make a dress Martha Clark here to day TUESDAY 5 (157-209) Alec Hyndman came after Tory to nigh to help Tib fix for a Raising bee got a letter from Lucy and one from Ezra to day WEDNESDAY 6 (158-208) Charles went to the Fair Sid Shaw came home with him we had a big storm this Afternoon it took down 2 Maple Trees in our yard and broke a big limb of another one JUNE THURSDAY 7 (159-207) 1888 Charles and George went to Aleck Hyndmans to help rais a Barn Tory has been there 2 Days FRIDAY 8 (160-206) Tory went to a picknick to day away back to the Rideau SATURDAY 9 (161-205) this is a nice day. things are growing nicely got a Pair of Gold Specks to day a Preasant from Aleck and Tiby Hyndman JUNE MONDAY 11 (163-203) 1888 Tory and I went to Church this Morning Hugh Dougal Preached had a big rain Monday the girls washed to day it rained to day TUESDAY 12 (164-202) Charles went to Town Min and Charly went to Aleck Gregorys WEDNESDAY 13 (165-201) it rained to day I am failing prety fast June Thursday 14 (166-200) 1888 �Mr. and Mrs. Christy Mrs. Martin and I went to Hillia Pettons this afternoon Charles took elbin to Town She has gone to see her sister got a letter from John Hillia and Samy FRIDAY 15 (167-199) Painted the wire Doors and windows to day SATURDAY 16 (168-198) Painted them again to day Got young Turkeys to day I am not feeling very well Aleck Clark and Tory went to Mr Fultons this afternoon June MONDAY 18 (170-196) 1888 Tory came home last night Tory washed it is very warm Tib and Charley was here this afternoon Neil Senior here for Ted TUESDAY 19 (171-195) Still very warm Tory is Baking for a Bee. WEDNESDAY 20 (172-194) we had a Bee to day it is the warmest day we have had 27 here for Supper JUNE THURSDAY 21 (173-193) 1888 it is still warmer to day Tim Christy here this Afternoon Luther Woods here helping them to day I feel so weak Got a Letter from Lucy to night {written on the right margin: Tib & Louise Armstrong & Tub Christy here to night} FRIDAY 22 (174-192) It is very warm we have showry weather Tory was over to Vanallens to night Frasers was there SATURDAY 23 (175-191) �Still very warm it rained to day JUNE MONDAY 25 (177-189) 1888 George & Tory went to Church Charles & I went to the Baptist Monday Tory washed to day it is a little cooler this Morning Cas here to day I feel that I am failing fast TUESDAY 26 (178-188) Tory Matty Clark & Charly went to Mrs Balkwels to Back the Bird it is lonesome without it & Mr Crowders here to day WEDNESDAY 27 (179-187) I went to Mr Smiths this forenoon Mrs Smith and I went to Mrs Frasers this Afternoon Mrs Wood and Tade Smith here Luther Woods helped them hill Potatoes it is nice and cool JUNE THURSDAY 28 (180-186) 1888 Tory and Charley went up to Jo Clarks this Afternoon Min Hyndman came here this Afternoon FRIDAY 29 (181-185) Mrs Vanallen and Mrs Woods here this Afternoon the young people went down to Mr Shavers this Evening Minie went down on the Train to night Charly H & Ernest Smith went with her SATURDAY 30 (182-184) Min Came home to night we were glad to see her come one is missed so much JULY MONDAY 2 1888 (184-182) Charles Min and I were down to the Stone. Min and Tory went to Hallville church to night. Monday The girls washed today Tory went to South Mountain this afternoon Charles is putting in wood Charles went to Prescot this afternoon JULY TUESDAY 3 (185-181) �Willia Campbelle wife had a son to day a very warm time and very dry they all went down to the Station to see the executioners come in George is not well WEDNESDAY 4 (186-180) Annie and Matty and Tory went down to Robert Hyndmans to help her make a carport George is no better he went to the Doctors to night JULY THURSDAY 5 (187-179) 1888 Matty Clark & Tory & Charly went to Aleck Hyndmans this afternoon, Alvin went to Kemptville this morning after Charles FRIDAY 6 (188-178) they had a picknick in Vanallens woods Alvin Tory & Charley went Tory went to a Strawbery Social at South Moutain at night Mrs. Toure here for Tea Charles commenced Haying SATURDAY 7 (189-177) it is very windy and dry I am not feeling very well. the warm weather uses me up Mr. & Mrs. Christy went to Abadria to dayFriday JULY MONDAY 9 (191-175) 1888 we all went to Church to day Sunday they drew in Hay to day the Girles washed the Minister was here to night TUESDAY 10 (192-174) Mrs. Vanallen & I went to William Christys this Afternoon a very warm day looks like rain but dont come WEDNESDAY 11 (193-173) Mrs. Vanallen & Tory went up to Mr. Frauts to day it looks like rain we need it very much and we got it a heavy rain and a big wind it took down 2 Chimneys for us and took up 8 Apple trees and broke limbs of others and took nearly all the Apples off thankful tis no worse THURSDAY 12 (194-172) 1888 �wind is blowing very high yet hard all night I could our fences are all down keep the cows in the Barn yard get some hay up round the the Men will have lots to do FRIDAY 13 (195-171) wind has stoped Blowing damage don all over went to Mr. Blaor today SATURDAY 14 (196-170) a hay day how thankful ought to be that our is now blowed down letter from Tuey & Flora next Friday JULY MONDAY 16 (198-168) 1888 I went to Church yesterday went home with Tib and they brought me home in the Evening Charles Alvin Tory & Charley went to the Grave Yard Tib Christy Ari and Martha were here to night TUESDAY 17 (199-167) Tib Christy & Tory went down to Mr. Bowens and went Through the Mill it is quite a sight WEDNESDAY 18 (200-166) It rained this afternoon Charles had 9 Acres of Hay down but the rain wil do a great deal of good Sam and Tade were here to night JULY THURSDAY 19 (201-165) 1888 a nice day they are drawing in this afternoon Tade Smith and Tory went to Mr. Blairs this Afternoon we expect Lucy and Flora to morrow Seems as though I could not wait I hope nothing will happen to them FRIDAY 20 (202-164) they came this morning on the 5 Oclock train. Lucy is looking well they were all pretty tired John has nice Children I like his wife real well Alee & Tib came up this After noon SATURDAY 21 (203-163) a lovely day the Children has great times playing �JULY MONDAY 30 (212-154) 1888 Hillia & Sally came up Yesterday Charles Alvin Lucy & Tory all went picking Berries to day Canned them this Afternoon TUESDAY 31 (213-153) the Girls washed this forenoon I got the pain in my breast last night Flora is not well to day I am no better to day AUGUST WEDNESDAY 1 (214-152) George took very sick had to stop at Aleck Rosses Charles and Alvin had to go down the Docktor says it is inflamation in the Bowels he is very bad AUGUST THURSDAY 2 (215-151) 1888 Flora Lucy Flosa & Baby went to Aleck Hyndmans this afternoon yesterday George is a little better Martha Clark and Tory went to Town this Afternoon FRIDAY 3 (216-150) I am not well have been sick all this week Alvin is not very well we have very dry weather George is a little better I have made a mistake turned over 2 leaves so have wrote on the rong pages I dont know how I will get it right SATURDAY 4 (217-149) Charles saw Mr. Hyndman at the Station he said Flossie was very sick last night George is not as well this morning Charles sees him every day when he goes with the Milk Charles is cutting a piece of wheat for Mr. Wood AUGUST MONDAY 6 (219-147) 1888 the girls washed to day They went to the Burying Ground yesterday with Alec and Tib and all their Children TUESDAY 7 (220-146) Lucy & Tory went to Mrs. Frasers & Mr. Smiths �WEDNESDAY 8 (221-145) Lucy Flora and Tory went to Mr. Clarks Flora and I went to the Bush this Forenoon AUGUST MONDAY 13 (226-140) 1888 Charles Lucy & Alvin went to Heston to Church yesterday Lucy staid to go Carsons it rained last night George and Tory went to Church in the Evening it rained all day to day it will do lots of good the Girls had a big wash TUESDAY 14 (227-139) Flora Tory Charlie and Flosy and Baby went to Winchester on the Cars it is a lovely day Dinah Middagh was Married to Mr. McCuit to day WEDNESDAY 15 (228-138) I went up to Mr. Woods this afternoon they built the wall under the wood shed wed out the strawberries AUGUST THURSDAY 16 (229-137) 1888 it is raining to day it seems good to have the house still George is putting in wood Hillia Camels Baby was Buried today FRIDAY 17 (230-136) I went to Mrs. Vanallens this Afternoon it rained again to day SATURDAY 18 (231-135) it is a lovely Morning \Charles & George is helping Jim Clark this Afternoon I moved the sand AUGUST MONDAY 20 (233-133) 1888 Charles and I went to Quarterley Meeting yesterday he took the Sacrement I was so pleased Lucy came home to nigh I sent to South Mountain this Afternoon Mrs. Crowder had a young Son last night TUESDAY 21 (234-132) �Mrs. Adams and I went to Ventner to day to see Mrs. Adams that came home with Lucy I like her well think she is a fine woman WEDNESDAY 22 (235-131) went to see Mrs. Frasers took diner with her and came on the Stage at 4 Oclock to our Station went to see Mr. Shaver he is a little better George came after me AUGUST THURSDAY 23 (236-130) 1888 I went to see the young Son to day Ann Clark went with me Stoped to Clarks for diner Mr Hyndma and Tib here this Afternoon the Baby can take 2 or 3 steps it is 9 Months old FRIDAY 24 (237-129) they came home from Winchester to day our quiet time is done they had a Social at Mr. Frauts to night Charles George Lucy Flora & Tory went in and I kept the Baby SATURDAY 25 (288-128) Charles drew in the last of his Grain to day there was a great rain to night heavy Thunder and Sharp Lightning MISSING AUGUST 26-31 AND SEPTEMBER 1-9 SEPTEMBER MONDAY 10 (254-112) 1888 The girls washed to day Camp meting begins to morrow I hope they will have a good Meting TUESDAY 11 (255-111) Lucy Flora Baby & I went to Mr Beggs Mr & Mrs Vanlinder came there Camp Meeting began to day Charles sowed faul wheat to day WEDNESDAY 12 (256-110) they dug some potatoes to day Broder Workman helped them Flora & Tory went to Vanallens SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 13 (257-109) 1888 �this is a nice morning but cold Charles Alvin Lucy Flora and I went to Camp Meeting Frank and Tory went to Camp Meeting FRIDAY 14 (258-108) Charles Alvin Lucy Flora & I went to Camp Meeting Sid Shaw & Mattie Clark here to day Lucy staid SATURDAY 15 (369-107) Charles Alvin & Flora went to town MISSING SEPTEMBER 16-23 !!! SEPTEMBER MONDAY 24 (268-98) 1888 went to Church Sunday and to the Cimetry they washed and went to Jo Clarks Charles went to town TUESDAY 25 (269-97) Charles drove to Winchester to the fair Min went down on the train Mr Bowene was here to day they all went to see Min off WEDNESDAY 26 (270-96) Andrew and Tib Christy and Tory went to the fair to day George and Flora went after dinner after dark when they came home SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 27 (271-95) 1888 Min came home to day on the train Charles went to Merickville fair to day not a pleasant day Mrs Vanallen & Mrs Stanford here to day we had some hail FRIDAY 28 (272-94) Lucy Flora Tory Flory & baby went to check Hyndmans to day Min & Charly went to the post office George and Lucy went to John Peters to a haring Bee An & Martha Clark here to night SATURDAY 29 (273-93) �they came home from Alecks to nighh OCTOBER MONDAY 1 (275-91) 1888 Flora Flora & Tory went to Halville Church Charles Alvin & Charly went to the Stone Church TUESDAY 2 (276-90) Charles went to Town this Morning WEDNESDAY 3 (277-89) Charles Lucy and Alvin went to Kemptville fair Mr. Higgins An & Martha & Cas & Clark and Wife and birt OCTOBER THURSDAY 4 (278-88) 1888 Flora & the children started for home to night it is a dark night we will miss her so much Charles killed 3 pigs to day FRIDAY 5 (279-87) Charles and Alec Hyndman went to Otawa I went down to Tibs going to Hay Till Saturday SATURDAY 6 (280-86) it rained this Afternoons it was so dark I did not come home MISSING OCTOBER 7-28 !!! October MONDAY 29 (303-63) 1888 Willid and Sally went to the Corners to night for Lucy they were to the Salvation Army Lucy took a bad cold TUESDAY 30 (304-62) Miny Lucy and Sally went to a quilting bee this Afternoon An Ervin was here to day and Spent the Evening WEDNESDAY 31 (305-61) �we staid at home to day its rains nearly every day or night NOVEMBER THURSDAY 1 (306-60) 1888 at home to day raining as usual FRIDAY 2 (307-59) went to Mr Algates to day it rained at dark Willia came down with the lantern I staid all night Sally & Lucy went to the springs this forenoon SATURDAY 3 (308-58) Went to Mr. George Huts in the Bugy NOVEMBER MONDAY 5 (310-56) 1888 Hilly Sally & Lucy to Church at the Corners Monday Sally washed to day then they cut out a dress for Sally TUESDAY 6 (311-55) We went to Mr. Cris Ervins this Afternoons Willia and Mr. Alt came for Tea and spent the Evening it raind all the afternoon and Evening WEDNESDAY 7 (312-54) we went to the corners this Morning I got a pair of Boots then Sally brought us to the Station Sally got a root of a tooth out thank fortune we are home again Mein went to Clarks Charles went in the Evening NOVEMBER THURSDAY 8 (313-53) 1888 it is snowing this Afternoon it seems god t get home again they are burning up the trees that blew over with the storm FRIDAY 9 (314-52) it rained to day and is cold the rods are in a Fearful State SATURDAY 10 (315-51) �it rained harder than ever t d the fields were floded NOVEMBER MONDAY 12 (317-49) 1888 Sunday it snowed to night Sam Tade & Cas was here in the afternoon for Tea Monday Tory washed Charles went to South Mountain I have got a lame back TUESDAY 13 (318-48) Mame Brown came here to day to sou-help Alvin Arthur Hood is here working WEDNESDAY 14 (319-47) this is a lovely morning have had n rain since Saturday the snow has not gone off yet Willia Hyndman & Mr. Alt here for dinner NOVEMBER THURSDAY 15 (320-46) 1888 Willia and Mr. Alt here for Supper Lucy & Tory went to Thanksgiving Meting this Afternoon Mr Alt went home this Evening Willia staid the Snow is gone FRIDAY 16 (321-45) I was sick with cold chills last night was in bed all day Willie went home on the 5 Oclock Train Sarah Bower Sarah Smith & Sam was here this Evening SATURDAY 17 (322-44) Min & Lucy went down and called on Maud this Afternoon Mrs. Stanford and An Clark here this Afternoon MISSING NOVEMBER 18-25!!! NOVEMBER MONDAY 26 (331-35) 1888 they all went to Church but me Monday Tory washed it snowed Charles helped Sam thrash to day TUESDAY 27 (332-34) �Charles went to the Shop this Morning they all went down to the Church this Evening Mr Cameron gave then a Lecture and Execursion over the Rocky Mountains with a Magic Lantern WEDNESDAY 28 (338-33) it is raining this Morning Tib Armstrong was Married to day NOVEMBER THURSDAY 29 (334-32) 1888 Charles went after Alvin to day She did not come Mr Cameron here for Tea FRIDAY 30 (335-31) Charles went after Alvin to day and got her Manda Smith here to day DECEMBER SATURDAY 1 (336-30) a nice day I went to Mrs Vanallens this Afternoon Ema & Liza Hood here for Tea DECEMBER MONDAY 3 (338-28) 1888 we all went to the Stone Church Monday - a nice day Charles helped Sam thrash Lucy & Tory went to Town Andrew & Ema Rose here seling Tickets for the Aniversary TUESDAY 4 (339-27) Bill & Elen Middagh came up WEDNESDAY 5 (340-26) Willia Hyndman came up and the 3 went to the Fair DECEMBER THURSDAY 6 (341-25) 1888 Bill & Ellen went to Mrs McCargers came back here to night Ollie & Maud here this Evening a pedler staid here all night Charles killed his pig it weighted 2 hundred & 42 pounds FRIDAY 7 (342-24) �Bill Middagh went home to day Martha Clark & Anne Shaver here this Afternoon they had practice here to night for a Tea Meting at Hallville the thrashing Machine came to night SATURDAY 8 (343-23) Alvin & Lucy went to Town to day we have the thrashers it is a lovely day so nice and bright DECEMBER MONDAY 10 (345-21) 1888 we all went to Church to day Tory and I went to Halville Sunday the 9 James Anderson died this morning Monday the Girls washed Tory and Martha Clark went to Town John Mae is helping Charles clean up Buckwheat Mr Higgins and Mrs Hood was here TUESDAY 11 (346-20) Mr James Anderson was Buried to day Lucy & Alvin went to the Funeral it is a nice warm day Tory went to practice at Mr Shavers Tib & Aleck here to night WEDNESDAY 12 (347-19) it is very cold to day I went to Mr Christys this afternoon Charles went to South Mountain to the fair DECEMBER THURSDAY 13 (348-18) 1888 it is still very cold it is very nice wheeling Charles is getting a boil on his hand FRIDAY 14 (349-17) They had practice at Clarks it is still very cold Tory was at Mrs Vanalens this Afternoon SATURDAY 15 (350-16) I went to Mr Woods this Afternoon they had pratice at Mr Shavers it is warm to day Charles hand is prety sore DECEMBER MONDAY 17 (352-14) 1888 {written above entry: it is raining} we all went to Church Lucy staid at Tibs Monday a heavy fog and mist it is very warm it snowed and blowed to night they had practice at Mr Louse to night �TUESDAY 18 (352-13) it is prety cold this Morning Charles hand is no better WEDNESDAY 19 (354-12) it is nice to day Charles hand is no better DECEMBER THURSDAY 20 (355-11) 1888 Tory went to town with Clarks it is prety cold the ladies met at the Church they are gelling {getting} up a society they call the willing worters {workers} to meet every Month FRIDAY 21(356-10) it was very stormy they had their tea meting Alec Hyndman got his foot smashed to day and Charley H. got hurt with pouder the Doctor had to pick it out of his face SATURDAY 22 (357-9) Charles went down to Alec and Lucy came up with him his hand broke yesterday Frank came home to night DECEMBER MONDAY 24 (359-7) 1888 we went to Church yesterday to day Monday we killed 4 turkeys to day Charles went to town TUESDAY 25 (360-6) Christmas had come at last and it is past never to return our children and their families were all here there was 16 of us I wonder will we all be spared to meet next X god only knows we had a X tree old Santy Claus took the preasants off the tree there was lots of fun and lots of preasants god be with us till we meet again WEDNESDAY 26 (361-5) Charles went to school meting our snow is all gone it thawed all day X and rained some They went to the lecture to night in the Stone Church DECEMBER THURSDAY 27 (362-4) 1888 �Lory went to the Tea Meting at the Baptist Church it is very dark nights FRIDAY 28 (363-3) it is warm to day rained a little SATURDAY 29 (364-2) Charles & Lucy went to town to day the roads are rough I Bought a book from the Reverand Mr Hamond gave 5 Dollars for it DECEMBER MONDAY 31 (366) 1888 {Lucy wrote her own headings on this page for the days of the week} 1889? Monday Charles Min & Lucy went to Church the girls washed to day 1 Tuesday This is the first day of the new year Lucy & I went down to Alec to eat a Turky diner 2 Wednesday Lucy & Min went to their meting Tory & I went to Mr Vanallens to quilt it is a nice day 3 Thursday I went to E Alec Christy to day it is a nice warm day 4 Friday Charles went Otawa this morning they had a party to Alecks Clarks 5 Saturday Charles came home from Otawa to day had nice weather brought Lucy a wach 6 Sunday Charles Lucy and Tory went to church it rained all the afternoon 7 Monday They Thrashed to day it is town meting to day Lucy & Tib came up 8 Tuesday They finished Thrashing to day had 8 men Lucy is going down to Sallys with Alec 9 Wednesday it rained all day had a pedler for diner 10 Thursday it blew hard all night and is blowing hard this morning had turned cold Lucy came home to night got tea 11 Friday it is a nice morning Charles went down to Willia Cambells this morning �12 Saturday Charles went down to the corners for a load of coal for Mr Carson 13 Sunday Charles Lucy & Tory went to Church sid shaw came here to day DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–JANUARY. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 11 Monday it snowed all day to day Lucy went down to Mr Clarks the girls washed 12 Tuesday this is a nice day Charles helped Sam get Lee yesterday Afternoon and to day Mr Higgins here for Diner Min took Lucy to the Gower 13 Wednesday this is a very cold day my Eye is no better Charles has gone to an Auction this Afternoon 14 Thursday Mr Stanford and An Clark here for diner An & Tory went around for the Bible society Charles and Min went to the Concert at the new Catholic Church in town 15 Friday the Doctor was here and cut the lump in my Eye he says he thinks I will have to go to Montreal 16 Saturday the Doctor was here this Morning Says I ought to g soon and have an operation on my Eye James Ervin and wife & Sally was here to day our Boy came to day I like his looks 17 Sunday it rained last night is raining to day Charles Min & Tory went to Church Alec Tib here 18 Monday Charles is drawing wood to day it is snow snowing today my Eye is some better 19 Tuesday Charles drew the furnance down to day it is a stormy day my Eye is getting better 20 Wednesay Charles went to look for a Horse it is prety cold he got a Colt coming 4 gave a hundred the girls went to Vanallens Mr Higgins hear 21 Thursay �21 Thursay The Charles is drawing wood Tory went to Mr {Shavers?} Charles went to singing school nice day 22 Friday it snowed and blowed all day very cold 23 Saturday it is very cold weather storming yet Charles went to the Mill a grist for the cows 24 Sunday they all went to Church Charles and Min to the Sone Church Tory to Lallvile with Sam 25 Monday This is a beautiful day Charles is drawing wood Mr Vanalen seized Mr Woods things 26 Tuesday This is Ezras birth day 25 to day I wonder what is he doing Mr Wood here to day 27 Wednesay a cold morning day Charles and Min and Tory went to town it is and very cold DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–FEBRUARY. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 28 Thursday a nice warm day Tory went down to Church with Sam we put in a Horse with Sams Andrew Rose came home with Sam here for diner 1 Friday this is the first day of March Mr Rose Sam and Tory went down to Church this Afternoon Min went at night Mr Rose came back with them and staid all night James Hyndmans wife here this Afternoon 1 Saturday Andrew Rose went home this Morning Charles and John are helping Sam saw wood a nice day 3 Sunday They all went to the Stone Church Tory went to Sunday school at the station they all went to Halville Evening 4 Monday Mr Woods things was sold to day Mrs Colemen {Cass?} and Mrs Furgison here they went down to Church 5 Tuesday a lovely morning Charles is drawing lags Tory went to Church Charles & John to singing school �6 Wednesay Charles went to the fair Sid Shaw came home with him Min Tory & John went to Church Mr Conly came home with Them and staid all night 7 Thursay Sid Shaw went home on the noon train the workers here this Afternoon Mrs A Hyndman Mifs Lima Hyndman Mrs I Clark Mrs H Clark Mrs A Clark Mifs Ane Clark Mrs I Smith Charles went to an Auction bought a cow gave 29 dollars a stormy day 8 Friday a nice morning but cold Tory Sam and Mr V went to see Mrs Crowbar she is very low Alph Tomkins was Married the 6 Lucy there 9 Saturday Charles & Lucy went to Kempville it was a cold stormy day 10 Sunday Charles Min & Lucy went ot the Stone Church Tory & Vanalens went to Hallville in the morning they all went to Hallville in the evening 11 Monday The girls washed Tory went to Church in there After 24 Sunday I got home from Alecks to day the roads are bad 25 Monday the girls washed it is a nice day Lucy & Tory went to Mr Christyes this Afternoon {Circled in bottom right corner: Boela to day} DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–MARCH. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 26 Tuesday Mr Higins here for Tea the sap dont run it is to cold 27 Wednesay Mr Higins James Begs Jim Clark Andrew tie {cri?} Frank & Jake Vanal Camel Bours An & Martha Clark Hilda Browen Tib Crisly Lisa Lockwood Chicky Cowen were all here to eat sugar 28 Thursday Charles is boiling sap sam Proser came to day he is going to work her this summer 29 Friday Mr Shaw and sister here to eat sugar Min & Lucy went to see Willian John Hyndman he is very low then went to Bill Clark �30 Saturday Charles is boiling sap to day Sunday 31 Sunday had very nice soup Sally & Nell came up Apr. 1 Monday Charles went to town took 8 galons syrup Min went to Vanalens Jake went to day 2 Tuesday Mr Higins and An & Sally & Nell here we sugared of for them Sally went home on the train William John Hyndman died this morning 3 Wednesay it rained and snowed to day but the sap run Charles boiled 4 Thursday William John Hyndman was buried to day at 10 a large funeral Mifs Lockwood here 5 Friday Charles went to the bush half past 3 this morning had a lot of sap to boil Mr Shaw & Sister here 6 Saturday Charles is in the bush sugard of 20 pound to day it is lovely weather 7 Sunday we all were to the Stone Church but Tory Mr M Williams preached 8 Monday Sugard of 20 pounds to day Robert Parker & John Mack here sugard of for them Lisa Lockwood here 2 boys from the station to eat sugar to night 9 Tuesday I went to Mr Chrislys this Afternoon Min & Tory went to Clarks they all went to singing school to night DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–APRIL. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 10 Wednesday Charles Min Lucy Tory & Gim Clark went to town to day a lovely day 11 Thursay I went to Mrs Vanalens to day Charles went to Sim Workmans to a raising bee 12 Friday Anne Shaver here to day we sugared of for her Charles went to the shop they went to singing school �13 Satuday Charles went to Mr Beggs to a raising bee the fore noon Lucy went to Alec Hyndmans 14 Sunday they all went to the Stone Church this morning Tory went to Halville this Evening nice day 15 Monday they gathered the Buckets and the girls washed them it is lovely weather 16 Tuesday we cleaned the Carige shed to day Miny {written on the right margin: socio} Carilmam here Charles Min Lucy went to the sugar 17 Wesneys {Wednesday} we cleaned the door yard Charles & Sam went to Town with a load of hay Lucy went the William John Hyndmans 18 Thursday I went to Mr Beggs the boys plowed the orchard & garden Mrs Wood here Wednesday Min went to Mr Bowens this Afternoon 19 Friday I planted some potatoes potato onions and sowed some lettice to day 20 Saturday we had a nice shower last night the graps looks green Tory went to signing {singing} school 21 Sunday Tory and I went to Halville to Church 22 Monday the girls washed the wind is blowing very hard it is nice growing weather 23 Tuesday There was a sugar social at John Colmans to night I went to Aleck Clark Min to Ravens 24 Wednesday Tory went to singing school to night it rained so {hel?} had to stay all night 25 Thursday it is raining yo day Mrs Blair had a girl to night Mrs Frauts had a son 26 Friday Anne Beach came her this Morning they all went to the concert to night but Ane 27 Srtay {Saturday} it is still raining this morning Charles and I went to Jon Grants funeral at 2 o clock DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–MAY. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} �1889 28 Sunday They all went to Church but me it rained this morning and rained all night 29 Monday it is raining still Charles started with the milk the roads are very bad Anne went to Mr Sheiks 20 Tuesday Charles sat out seders for a hedge and bought a seeder for sowing grain the girls is done cleaning up stairs papered 2 rooms May 1 Wednesday This is the first day of May the willing wor met at Clarks Mr Higings here Tuesday for tea 2 Thursday they finised {finished} cleaning house to day Mr Watson here all night 3 Friday it is cold Lucy went to John Peter Smiths 4 Saturday Lucy went down to Tibs staid all night Charles & Min went to Bob Beggs Ane Beech came here 5 Sunday Tory Anne Beech & I went to quarterly meting to day a lovely day & a good meling 6 Monday the girls washed Mrs Jade Smith had a young son to night 7 Tuesday Tory went to Winchester this morning Case Caselman here for diner 8 Wednesday the girles {isinod?} this morning painted the windows this afternoon it is warm 9 Thursday a little cooler this morning but is prety dry I have prety good health hope I am thankful 10 Friday Charles sowed some corn Min and Lucy droped it he plowed it in 11 Saturday Lucy went to the woods for flowers Charles went to town Sam got a new suit of clothes 12 Sunday Lucy went to the stone Church Charles Min & I went to the Bablist Church 13 Monday The Girls washed Mifs Macky here it is a nice day �14 Tuesday we made our garden planted sweet corn sow mangel seed till it rained set out tomatoes and cabage plants had a nice rain DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–JUNE. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 15 Wednesay Min cleaned the Cellar I finished sowing the seeds a nice day Luther cam back 16 Thursay it is raining to day rained most roads fired all day Mister Higins here for tea 17 Friday a lovely morning Min is making shirts for Sam Tory is not home yet I went to Mr Colmans 18 Saturay Ema Wood and Loise Coleman here for rub rubarb a nice day Alec H got 4 pigs 19 Sundy Min and Lucy went down to Church and up to Sunday school in the Afternoon 20 Mony the girls washed I cut the dandalions out of the door yard planted cucumbers 21 Tuesdy I got a letter from Ezra how I do like to hear from my boys Lucy went to Alec Clarks 22 Wedney it rained a little to day it is very cold Tory came home yesterday 23 Thursy I went to John Smiths in the forenoon and Willia Balkwells in the Afternoon 26 Sunday went down to Church and staid to Tibs going to stay a week 2 Sunday came home to day went to Church had a good visit Sam Andrew here 3 Monday Charles and Lucy went down to the Church they have a bee taking of line Mr Higins went home 4 Tuesdy the girls washed 28 Friday Came home from Winchester to day was there 3 weeks had a good visit 29 Satury we have had very wet weather for the last 3 weeks Tory went to Osgood with Gim Clark �30 Sundy Charles and I went to Church to day Lucy went to Sunday school it is very warm 1 Monday Tory came home to day Lucy and Min went down to help clean. The Church it rained to day 2 Tuesay The girls washed to day Lucy went to Town Alec H was here and helped Charles plough DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–JULY. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 3 Wedny Charles and Min went to Town Lucy went down to the Church 4 Thursay it is a nice day it rained heavy last night 5 Friay they girls came up form Winchester Frank Ira and Min here this evening Charles sowed Buckwheat to day 6 Satuary the girls went down to Alec Hyndmans this Afternoon tis a nice day 7 Sunday Charles Tory Grace Erving Grace Algate Miny Hyndmanwent to Camp Meting 8 Monday the girls went to Vanalens this Afternoon Mr Higins Maude and Ane Clark here 9 Tuesday Charles but a peace of Clover to day the girls went home to night 10 Wedney Mrs Eret and Neil McIntyre was here for Tea 11 Thursday John Middagh Tom McCuit George Mcphale was here staid all night 12 Friday they boys went home this morning Charles Min Lucy & Tory went to the Aniversary 13 Saturday Charles went to Town this Afternoon there was prety heavy rain some hail 14 Sunday Charles Min & Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and I went to Halville the girls went to Sunday School at the School House 15 Monday Charles went to the gower to see about firing the burying ground �16 Lucy went to John Smiths staid all night Ed Watson here for Diner 17 Wedney I went to Mr Frasers in the forenoon Mr Smiths in the Afternoon 18 Thursy Lucy and Tory went to Mr Wood here. in the Afternoon 19 Friday Mr Hood helping Charles to day they are drawing in Hay Mr Christy is moving his barns comenced yesterday DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–AUGUST. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 20 Saturday it rained last night Charles wen to Winchester for some machinery 21 Sunday we all went to Church in the morning Lucy & Tory went to Sunday School & Church in the A Evening 22 Monday Mr & Mrs Shaver and Miſs Barnhart here it rained last night poor hay weather 23 Tuesday Tuesday it is nice to day Tory and Martha went to see Sally Hyndman 24 Wedney we are all well and nice weather 25 Thursday Min and Lucy went down to Church Lisa and Lyty May Wood here for Diner 26 Friday Mrs Martins here Min went picking beries Tory went to take a leson staid to Prayr meting 27 Saturday they got in a lot of hay yesterday all they had down in rained most all day to day 28 Sunday Tory and I went to Church at Halville Charles & Min went to the Stone Church tis their sacrament Sunday Lucy came home with them she has been to Aleck Hyndmans since Thursday 29 Monday the girls washed it rained to day 30 Tuesday Mrs {Fraits?} and Mrs Coleman here tis a good Hay day 31 Wednesay Charles took Tory to Alec Hyndmas to day Charles bought a horse the 29 �1 Thursday this is the 1day of August Mrs Blackburn and Mrs Christy here Tory yesterday Tory came home to night Min and Lucy went to Mr Colmans 2 Friday Aleck Clarks wife had a son to day Jesy Blackburn here all day 3 Satury Charles and Min went Winchester to day Mrs Blair and Mrs Vanalen here to day 4 Sunday Tory was sick last night she is no better this morning Lucy went down to Church 5 Monday the girls washed to day a nice day 6 Tuesday Magy Christy here I went to see Maud DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–SEPTEMBER. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 7 Wednesday Mrs Wood here Mr Wood helping Charles in his wheat Lucy went to the Manse 8 Thursday Mary and Agy Middagh came here and William John Hyndmands wife and girl 9 Friday Charles took the girls down to Alecks H Mr Higins got a horse to go to Spencerville 10 Saturday Mary and Agga Middagh went up to Mr McCargers Charles Min and Nell went to Town 11 Sunday they all went to Church but Min and I Tory has a bad cold 12 Monday the girls went to Jo Clarks Min and Nall went to John Peter Smiths 13 Tuesday the girls went to Bill Clarks this forenoon & to Alecs Clarks this Afternoon and then home 14 Wednesday it rained to day Nely went to Mr Clarks and had to stay all night it rained so hard �15 Thursday the girls drove back to see Ane Cumings she is a little better Min went to see Maud Nely to Colemans 16 Friday nothing in particualer hapened 17 Saturday I am no feeling well have a bad cold they drew in some grain 18 Sunday they all went to Church but Tory and I I feel worse to day Alec and Tib here for diner had a turkey 19 Monday the girls washed to day I feel a little Torys cold hangs on to her yet 20 Tuesday Nell Lucy & Ezy and Maud Coleman all went down to Winchester on the train 21 Wednesay Min made soap to day Sam helped Sam Vanalen thrash did not get done 22 Thursday helped thrash Mr Wood here helping with the Buckwheat I am feeling some better 23 Friday this is Charles Birthday 42 to day Mrs Begs Mary & Manda Smith and their cousen here there was quite a shower after tea Charles to Mr Begs home DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–OCTOBER. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 24 Saturday it is prety cold this morning Charles went to Town 25 Sunday we all went to Church to day the girls all went to Sunday School 26 Monday the girls washed Lucy went to Gid Smiths Min went to see Maud 27 Tuesday Tory and I went back to John Smiths to see Mrs James Smith 28 Wednesay Tory and Martha Clark went to Town they each got a dress 29 Thursday our folks stacked to day and yesterday 30 Friday I went to Mr Clarks this afternoon a girl staid here all night last night �31 Saturday this has been a lovely week not rained any this week goot for harvesting 1 Sunday this is the first day of September Lucy Tory & I went to Churet at Hyndmans 2 Monday the girls washed Min & Lucy 3 Tuesday Sid Shaw came here to night Monday I went to Sally Hyndmans 4 Wednesy the Boys all went to the fair I came home to day 5 Thursy Min and Lucy went to meet the wiling workers at Mr W Camel 6 Friday Charles and Sam helped Sam Vanalen Mame Brown here helping Tory make a {Trefs?} 7 Saturday we had thrashers had 13 men did not get done Mame went home to night 8 Sunday Min Lucy Tory went to the Tory and I went to Halville to Church 9 Monday Min and Tory washed they finished thrashing to day Lucy went to Vanalens 10 Tuesday Tuesday a nice day the 2 Doctors was here this Evening DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–NOVEMBER. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 Mr Higins and Martha here 11 Wednesday they are drawing gravel on the road Ane Beach came here on the Train 12 Thursay they are drawing gravil to day Tory took Ane Beach to Mr Sheaks 13 Friday they are still drawing gravel Mr Vanalen and Aunt Sary here to day 14 Saturday Ane Beach came down her and Tory went to Mr Shavers 15 Sunday They all went to the Stone Church in the Morning Tory & Ane to halville in the Evening �16 Monday Anne went to Mr Sheiks Tory went to Tib Armstrongs he came after her Martha Smith here 17 Tuesday it rained all day 18 Wednesday Mr Vanalen & I went to Gid Smiths Lisa and Bertha & Ane Carson came here to day 19 Thursday the girls went home this Afternoon Min & Lucy went to Sid Shaws this Afternoon 20 Friday it rained most all day I am all alone 21 Saturday Charles went to Town & brought in the flowers to day for fear of frost it is cold to day 22 Sunday Charles and I went to the Stone Church Tory had not got home yet I feel lonely to day 23 Monday I washed to day I am alone yet I dont feel very tired 24 Tuesday Tory came home at noon Tib fetched her I Baked and groned to d {short for today} I was glad to see Tory come Charles went to Winchester fair 25 Wednesay it is a lovely day Charles came home to night they have had nice weather 26 Thursday a rainy morning cleard off they had a Reception for Mr Myres Tory was there he brought his Bride home 27 Friday Tory went to Mr Shavers to take her leson I hung the plants down sellar to day Cas came here to night DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–DECEMBER. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 28 Saturday Charles went to {Iraquoise?} after the girls Tib came here this Afternoon Cas went away �29 Sunday it rained a little to day Frank & Miny was here for Tea Charles & the girles came home 30 Monday This is John birth day 45 to day it is raining Albert Wear came here to work this morning 1 Tuesday this is the first day of October 46 year to day since we were Married time flies fast Charles went to the Kemptvill fair Min and Tory went down to Tibs to help her sew a Carpet 2 Wednesday 46 year to day since I came here it is a long time Min Tory Charles went to the fair a cold day 3 Thursday Charles went to Ogdenburg fair it rained most all day I am feeling prety well 4 Friday it is a cold windy day how I dread the cold Winter I wish it was over Torys cold is worse 5 Saturday Charles went to Town to day Lucy went to Alec Hyndmans this forenoon Min put up a quilt to day 6 Sunday it snowed half of this day no one went to church 7 Monday I went to Tibs to day to stay a week we had 12 Little pigs to day 13 Sunday went to Church from Tibs Charly and Magy brought me home 14 Monday we are having very nice weather now 15 Tuesday Lucy & Tory went to Mrs Frasers to day 16 Wednesday Mandy Smith came here this Morning staid all night Tory & I went to see An Fraser she is sick 17 Thursday Lucy and Mandy went to Mr Clarks this forenoon and to Alec Clarks this Afternoon 18 Friday I went to Mr Beggs to day Ezra Mills and Robert Parker here for diner 19 Saturday Tory and Anne Clark went to Town to day DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–JANUARY. DOLLS. CTS. �{Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 20 Sunday Tory and I went to Church & Charles & Min they went to Halville in the Evening 21 Monday the girls washed to day Lucy is sick with a cold Lucy came 22 Tuesday I am 67 years old to day I feel older than that Tory went down to Tibs this Morning 23 Wednesday I went down to Willia Hyndmans to day on the cars found them all well 29 Tuesday I came home from Sally to day Jane Tomkins came here Thursday is I went home to night they commenced metings at the station Monday night 30 Wednesday Tory went to Town with An Clark Mr Higgins here to diner Charles Min & Lucy went to Meting 31 Thursday this is the last say of the Month Tory went down to Meting to the Station 1 Friday the first day of November it is very dull weather Tory Min & Charles went down to Church 2 Saturday Mr Wear here to day they are fixing the Arch 3 Sunday Tory and I went to Halville Church in the Morning Charles Min & Lucy to the Stone Church Lucy & Tory went to Sunday School at three Charles & Tory went down to the Station in the Evening 4 Monday this is Tibs birth day 35 how fast the time flies Lucy went home with Alec Hyndman 5 Tuesday Charles and Alec H went to Otawa this Morning Mrs Smith & Mrs Fraser was here to day 6 Wednesday Mrs Wear here to do some stiching Min went to John Smiths the willing workers met there I went to prayr meting at the station Charles came home on the 5 Oclock train we had a splendid meting 7 Thursday Charles and Min went down to Church they have a thanks giving sermon �12 Tuesday I went to Alec Hyndmans to day they had a young Daughter (Nov) 1 Wednesday Sally had a young Daughter this Morning at 2 {written in pencil by another hand: May be a missing page after this last entry} DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–FEBRUARY. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 December 1 Sunday Came home to day with sprained wrist the Doctor splintered it it is very painful 2 Monday Sam Vanalen & Malon Beach here this Afternoon Charles went to the grave yard 3 Tuesday Charles killed a pig it weighed 280 4 Wednesday Charles went to the fair Malon Beach here for diner and tea 5 Thursday Min went down to Mr Christys this Afternoon Sid Shaw came here this Afternoon 6 Friday a very nice day good sleighing Sid went home after diner Alec Hyndman here last night Mr Higins and Robert Hyndman & Mrs Mear hear Min went to Sally Hyndmans 7 Saturday a lovely day Charles went to the shop Tory finished her jacket to day 8 Sunday Charles and Min went to Church in the morning Tory and I went to Mr Spearers she is very low 9 Monday Mrs Shaver died this Morning at 4 Tory went this Afternoon and staid all night Charles killed 14 Turkeys this forenoon 10 Tuesday Charles took his Turkey to Town Vanallens Min and Tory went to the funeral down at Vancamps Church left the house at 10 I am all alone my arm is gaining a little the sermon was preached by Mr Craig from job 5 chapter 26 and 27 verses rained to night 11 Wednesday Tory started to go to Sallys but the Train was 40 minutes late she came home Mr Higgins here for tea �12 Thursday Tibs baby is a month old to day this is a lovely day tiss prety cold Lucy came up on the noon Train they are well at Sallys 13 Friday Sallys baby is a month old to day Charles fell and hirt {probably meaning hurt} his wrists yesterday Tory went down to Church at the station charles is thrashing buckwheat Mrs Beggs here this Afternoon {Written in bottom left corner: Mrs Beggs here 19} DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–MARCH. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 14 Saturday Min and Tory went down to Mr Clarks this Afternoon finished thrashing 15 Sunday they all went to Church this morning Tory went to Sunday School at 3 16 Monday Sam and Tory went down to Mishonary {missionary} meting to night at Halville 17 Tuesday Charles and Sam Wortman cleaned up Buckwheat this forenoon Charles & Min went to Town this Afternoon 18 Wednesday Tory went to Vanallens to stay with Miny she is sick they went to Town to day 19 Thursday Charles Lucy and Tory went to Town to day they roads are all thawing out 20 Friday Min and Lucy went to Aleck Hyndmans Tory and Sam went to Mr Cumings to night 21 Saturday it rained to day Sam and Tory went down to Mr Shavers to practice for Sunday School 22 Sunday a very stormy Morning first it was sleet then it snowed and then it turned to rain 23 Monday we hit thrashers to day it is a lovely day Tuesday it 24 Tuesday it is a stormy day it rained and then it snowed Charles killed a Beef 25 Wednesday this xmas I got a book cost 2 dollars from Min Lucy and Tory and a Dreſs from Charls Min and Charls went to Sids Shaws �26 Thursday the wind blowed very hard to day they came home tonight 27 Friday Charles Lucy and Tory went to the Baptist tea meting 28 Saturday a nice day Charles went to Mill Tory went down to practice 29 Sunday Charles and Lucy went to Church Tory went down to the station to Church staid all night 30 Monday Tory went down to practice 31 Tuesday Willia and Ada Graham here this Afternoon they all went to the station to a concert had an Oister supper after Clarks {last line is cut off} DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–MAY. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here} 1 I am Monarch of all I survey my night there is none to dispute from the seuter all round to the sea I am Lord of the Fowl and the Bruit 2 O solitude where are thy charms thy sages have seen in the thy face better dwell in the midst of Alarms than Raign in the horable place 3 I am out of humanitys reach I must finish my journey alone never hear the sweet music of speech I start at the sound of my own 4 Society friendship and love dwine bestowed uppon man how soon would I reach you again 5 the beasts that roam over the plain my form of indefince see they are so uniquainted with man their tanaeness is shocking to me �DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–JUNE. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here} Sunday 1889 6 My sorrows I then might aswaige from the ways of Religion and Truth might learn the wisdom of Age and be cheered by the solace of youth DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–NOVEMBER. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here} Comenced to read the Testament New year {the following are in the left columns} 2 Chapters Sunday 2 Chapters Monday 1 Chapters Tuesday 2 Chapters Wednesday 2 Chapters Thursday 2 Chapters Friday 2 Chapters Saturday 4 Chapters Sunday 4 Chapters Monday 4 Chapters Tuesday 4 Chapters Wednesday 4 Chapters Thursday �5 Chapters Friday 6 Chapters Saturday Chapters Sunday Chapters Monday Chapters Tuesday Chapters Wednesday Chapters Thursday Chapters Friday Chapters Saturday Chapters Sunday Chapters Monday Chapters Tuesday C {the following are in the right column} 1896-1854=42 Lucy {Middagh?} 1900-1822=78 John 1912-1844=68 1928-1849=79 1925 Sally 1928-1849=79 Lucy 1921-1852=69 1878 1871 1847 1844 1948 1871 1871 �DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–NOVEMBER. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here} June 30 Charles and I went to Halville heard the Reverend Mr Mires preach from Timothy Chap 11 verse July 14 Tory and I heard the Reverend Mr Mires from Luke 11 Chapter 9 vers at Halville July 21 {big?} the R Mr Higins from Deut 15 Chapter 15 verse July 28 Tory and I heard the R Mr Mires from John 3 Chapter 16 verse September 1 heard a sermon from the R Mr McDermit from John 3 Chapter 16 verse September 8 heard a sermon from Mr Corigan from Corinthians 3 Chapter 21, 22, 23 verses September 22 heard a sermon the R Mr Higgins from Chronicles 28 Chapter, & 9 verse October 20 heard a sermon from the reverend Mr Myres from John 3 Chapter 16 verse November 3 heard a sermon from the R Mr Myres from Romans 12 Chapter 1 verse November 21 head a sermon from the Reverend Mr Higgins from Zachariah 12 Chapter 10 verse December 1 heard a sermon from the Reverend Mr Higgins from Romans 8 Chapter 30 vers For more information on Lucy Middagh, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page 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. 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Lucy Middagh Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Photocopied Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c2e558d968086cbde1495b8275a586fc.pdf f8cb9c5bc0220a9eba11d2ceb8020199 PDF Text Text ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff32bc8b41b86c2cff143a061734483c.pdf c9a14f14e40215f41b066704efbdf3b0 PDF Text Text John Harrington Ferguson (1851-1931) 1873 Diary (Extracted from https://ontariofarmhistory.wordpress.com/) Transcribed by Teresa Casas January Wednesday 1 1873 A mild cloudy day, capital sleighing, more than a foot of snow on the level. Drove my sisters Viney and Emma in the cutter this morning up to Mrs. J.C. Snell’s residence, lot 14, they spent the day there, went up there again this evening to a small party of the young folks of “Willow Lodge” and “Rose Lea” and after a splendid supper, we spent the evening pleasantly in various games and pastimes. January Thursday 2 1873 Drove up to J.C. Snell’s today with 18 bush of barley to exchange for the same amount of theirs for seed next spring. Mr. A.F. Campbell came here this afternoon on a visit, he is looking well, is hired for another year at Palestine school. A drizzling rain from the East, the start of the January thaw. January Friday 3 1873 The rain and the thaw continued all last night, making it slushy travelling. Was engaged in threshing peas with the flail. Father and mother and Alek drove up to J.C. Snell’s for New Year’s dinner, came home again this evening. Alek is intelligent and well-read but a Tory in heart and principle. He has bought a new Cabinet Organ. January Saturday 4 1873 Egerton Ferguson and Viney went to Toronto via Grand Trunk Railway. Eggy has been here two weeks spending the holidays. Alek went back home today. Mr. James Stinson from Minto came here this evening on a visit; it is six years since he was here before. The thawing has ceased, taken away about one third of the snow. January Sunday 5 1873 Spent the forenoon at S. School Supt, John Rloraig, pres. Lesson “The Creation” Genesis I chap 25–31 verses. Handsomely illustrated gift cards were distributed among the children by the Supt. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach (sic) at Zion an impressive sermon on the value of time and good counsel for the New Year. A driving snow storm from N.E. all day. �January Monday 6 1873 The election for Deputy Reeve of this Township took place, J. P. Hutton and J. Henderson were elected by large majorities. In Brampton Dr. C.Y. Moore was elected councillor on the Temperance ticket. Spent the evening at the Lodge one initiated “Safeguard Chronicle” by Bro. M. Sipby and some readings. I today used my franchise to vote for the second time and been on the winning side. January Tuesday 7 1873 Had a visit yesterday from C. Faux and his two cousins, “Misses Janet Faux and Mary Mino, both interesting young ladies. This was a bright beautiful day, spent it at general job work, the everyday routine. Went to Ebenezer tonight to a S.S. Teachers Meeting (see below) but J.C. Snell and I were the only ones present not enough to form a quorum. January Wednesday 8 1873 The Annual School Meetings took place today in all the School Sections in our Section only 7 or 8 ratepayers present not much business to be done, a surplus of $54.00 after paying all expenses, Miss S. H. Smith is engaged for this year as teacher $280.00. A great Reform Banquet is held in Toronto tonight several Grits from this County are at it. January Thursday 9 1873 Drove sleigh to Brampton this morning for Aunts, Mrs. Trueman and Mrs. Featherstone brought them up to spend the day. Made three trips to Brampton and back one to meet Viney at RR Depot but she did not come and again tonight to take home our visitors they are two extra fine sensible old ladies. A very cold day. Mercury down to zero. January Friday 10 1873 J.C. Snell and family were here this afternoon and took tea and then we drove the sleigh down to Brampton to hear Rev. Dr. Punshon lecture on “the men of the Mayflower” it lasted 1 hour and 20 min. and was a masterpiece of eloquence. January Saturday 11 1873 Last night was bitter cold. Some that were at Dr. Punshon’s lecture had to drive 10 miles afterwards. Was pea threshing, cannot do much else these days and take care of the stock. Drove to Brampton tonight and received a postal card from Viney in Toronto she will be home on Monday. The “Casket” is a splendid little paper. �January Sunday 12 1873 Drove Mrs. J. C. S. and some of the little folks up to S. School, the Supt. Pres; lesson Genesis II, 15 to 25; subject, “In the garden of Eden” Nicholas V. Watson and his bride were present they were married on Christmas Day. Heard Reverend. J. Shaw preaching in Brampton tonight text, Joshua XXIV, 15th verse, a solemn covenant for the New Year. January Monday 13 1873 Had considerable difficulty in getting any water for the cattle in the creek, the current seems to be frozen up, there is some water under the snow along the banks. There is another thaw on hand, which will make water more plentiful. Viney came home from Toronto, was there 9 days. Spent tonight at the Lodge, the “Safeguard Chronicle” by Miss Jessie Morton. January Tuesday 14 1873 Was engaged this morning in dressing our old Berkshire sow—4 ½ years old for pork. Drove to Brampton his afternoon with 13 bush of wheat for gristing and 18 bush of barley for chopping to J. W. Maine’s Steam Grist Mill. Spent evening reading Hugh Murray’s History of British India. Received a letter from Aunt Annie Ferguson, they are in good health, but the times are dull. January Wednesday 15 1873 Went to Brampton and sold the pork to K. C. & Co. @$5.00 per cut it weighed 318 lbs. bought 126 lbs of beef @ 5cts per lb. Heard Prof. Rockwell of New York give a short lecture on horse training and exhibit a white horse that seemed to understand all he said to it and act accordingly. He got up a class for instruction in the Art. @ $5.00 each scholar January Thursday 16 1873 Rain fell in considerable quantities during last night and nearly all today from N. E. Spent the forenoon in getting the horses sharp shod as the roads are now a perfect glare of ice, got the shoeing done at Campbell’s. Was invited to a surprise party for this evening at Edmonton but the rain poured down all evening and prevented us going. January Friday 17 1873 Had a call from Thorpe Wright of Artemisia, to have a look at the stock and to buy but we came to no bargain. Spent evening at Choir Practice at Mr. Jesse Perry’s house, a pretty full attendance sang some long and difficult anthems to be used for a source next week at Mount Pleasant. �January Saturday 18 1873 Another very cold snap, down to and a little below zero. Did not do much business today beside stock feeding. Viney and I drove up to J. C. Snell’s tonight and spent two or three hours in social chat and reading the “Livestock Journal” an excellent monthly published in Chicago exclusively to improve livestock. January Sunday 19 1873 Went to S. School this morning Supt. And Sec. present. Lesson Gen. III 1 to 8, and 15th. “The Fall and the Promise”, had a large attendance of scholars. Heard Rev J. G. Scott preach at Zion at 2.30 p.m. text Isaiah IX 6th verse, he and Mr. Eli Crawford Jr. took tea here this evening. Heard Rev. W. McFadden preach at Brampton text Psalm XXVII 4th. January Monday 20 1873 Drove my sisters Emma and Ella over to day school this morning and spent the remainder of the day sawing cordwood with bucksaw. Spent the evening at Ebenezer at a Teachers’ and Scholars’ meeting for to make some necessary arrangements for the lecture on Wednesday evening. January Tuesday 21 1873 Spent forenoon same as yesterday. Drove Viney to Brampton this afternoon for her music lesson from Miss Jennie Norris. Spent an hour profitably and pleasantly in reading in Mechanic’s Reading Room. There are three Toronto dailies and a host of illustrated papers and Magazines. Had a heavy fall of snow today, soft and heavy. January Wednesday 22 1873 Spent forenoon building a platform in Zion for the lecturer tonight. Drove up to Mr. J. Pleraig’s this afternoon to repair their melodeon. VIney and I took tea “Willow Lodge” this evening also Rev. J. G. Scott and Eli Crawford. The church was more than half filled to hear Mr. Scott’s lecture it was very good lecture. A collection of $5.30. for the S. School. January Thursday 23 1873 A party at Mr. Pleraig’s “Green Grove Farm” this evening for the Teachers and larger scholars of the Ebenezer S. S. School. Viney was at it but I went to Mount pleasant with Brampton W. M. choir to sing at a Presb. Tea party, they had a crowded house and good speaking, Rev. J. Perrin , Rev. W. Little, Rev. Ewing , C. J. Moore. Got home at 12 o’clock. �January Friday 24 1873 Very cold and stormy last night. Not doing much work this week going to so many places at night and losing so much sleep it about uses a fellow up altogether. Had a visit this evening from C. Faux. Spent this evening at the Temperance Reunion held in Concert Hall Brampton the attendance was good. January Saturday 25 1873 Mr. J. Hughes of Toronto gave some excellent readings last night had also readings by Messrs. D.L. Scott, H. Morphy, J. Fleming. Music by Misses Chisolm, Dawson and E. Nichols, Messrs Marshall and Haggert. Was engaged today in pea threshing. Father went up to R. R. Craig’s and seen his fine stock. January Sunday 26 1873 Spent morning at S. School Supt., & Sec. present, lesson Gen IV 3 to 10, “Cain and Abel” J. C. Snell and family were here to tea tonight and we all drove down to Church at 6 p.m. heard Rev. W. Galloway from Yonge Street circuit preach text I Corinth XIII chap. And latter part of 12th verse. January Monday 27 1873 Spent the day fanning peas sawing firewood &c. Bright beautiful sunshine all day. Had a visit from Mr. Henry J. Modeland and his wife. Spent evening at the Lodge, one initiation, the election of Officers for next Quarter took place, J. M. Jones for W. C. J. I was re-elected to Financial Secretary. January Tuesday 28 1873 Sold to K. Chisolm & Co. 22 bush 50lbs. of Diehl wheat @ $1.31 per bush. Had a visit afternoon and evening from Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Jones and their two little girls, they are a pleasant and chatty couple. A bitter cold night. Wrote a letter to Aunt Jennie Harrington. January Wednesday 29 1873 Drove to Brampton this morning and bought of Burnett the Cabinet Maker one half dozen cane bottomed chairs and two French bedsteads @ 17.00. Went at “Green Grove Farm” a short while this afternoon also at “Willow Lodge”. Viney and I drove to J. C. Snells and stayed all night. The severest frost fell this winter 32 degrees below zero at daybreak this morning. January Thursday 30 1873 �Went from J.C. S.’s at 9 a.m. to Willow Lodge and started with a sleigh load of the young folks for Bolton to attend the C. P. S. School Association’s Annual Meeting it was very successful and crowds of people attended it, the speaking and music were excellent. J. C. S. the President gave way for Mr. Hossie for next President. The sleigh drive was cold but had lots of furs. January Friday 31 1873 Arrived home from Bolton at 2 o’clock this morning very cold. Miss Jennie Faux is here on a visit. Spent the day sawing firewood. At Brampton a reunion of W. M. S. School, readings and recitations by the scholars were creditably performed they were trained by J. G. Bunting. This month has been very cold and stormy, considerable snow on the ground. February Saturday 1 1873 Was at the same work as yesterday and pea threshing. Mailed to Bro. J.M. Jones (who is one of the Auditors) the financial accounts of Safe Guard Temple, is only $4.30 in the Treasury. The Official Quar. Meeting of W. M. Church was held at Brampton at 2 p.m. they talk of having the third minister on this circuit. February Sunday 2 1873 Went to Quarterly Meeting at Brampton. Rev. J. Learoyd of Yonge Street South preached text Deut. XXIX 29th a pretty large attendance and a good meeting. Had Choir Practice at 4 pm. In the W. M. Church. Took tea with J. G. Bunting they have a cosy home, just opposite the Court House. Rev. J. Learoyd preached tonight text, Hebrews V, 9 and 10. February Monday 3 1873 Spent the day at wood sawing. Went to Brampton tonight and bought a South Sea sealskin cap at K. C. & Co. @ $7.00 it has a dome top and fur covered peak. Spent evening at the Lodge, Rev. J. Shaw installed the Officers for current Quarter Safe Guard Chronicle by sister Robb and a reading by Bro. J. J. Bunting. February Tuesday 4 1873 Thawed very fast all day a warm strong west wind cut the snow very fast. Was at the same work as yesterday. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells in social chat. Missess Sara and Kezia Snell have been spending 3 or 4 days in Toronto and had the privilege of visiting the Ontario Parliament now in session, heard the debate on the Temperance Bill. February Wednesday 5 1873 �At the buck sawing yet, getting used to it now and don’t find it so hard work as at first, J. C. Snell called here, he is enrolling the Militia. Rented our pew in Brampton Church on for another year @ 2.50 paid cash to one of the Trustees. Had a meeting at Zion tonight to arrange for starting a new Lodge of Good Templars. February Thursday 6 1873 The same work continued, have one half of the green wood sawed. Father and mother are visiting at J.W. Mains, Brampton. Spent evening casting up the Temple accounts and in working Arithmetical problems for sister Emma. The weather is beautiful, the sky cloudless by day and by night lovely moonlight. February Friday 7 1873 Had a call today from Mr. J. Williams of Eramea, a kind of quack doctor but he sells a very good article of a purely vegetable medicine @$1.00 per bottle, father bought one from him. Spent evening at Choir Practice for the approaching tea meetings. Got my hair barbered at J. E. Wood’s. February Saturday 8 1873 Was engaged at pea threshing and various other jobs. The thaw has ceased for the present and is getting very frosty again, the sleighing on the Centre Road is nearly spoiled. Spent evening reading a library entitled “New America” a lively, entertaining book by C. Hepworth Dixon about travels in the far West. February Sunday 9 1873 Went to S. School this morning Supt. and Sec. pres. Lesson Genesis IX, 8 to 17, “The Bow in the Cloud”. Was at W. M. S. School in Brampton this afternoon, about 150 scholars present. J. W. Beynon Supt. Had Choir Practice at 4 o’clock in the Church. Took tea at Mrs. Trueman’s. Heard Rev. Wood of Toronto preach tonight text, Psalms 1 XXXVII 3rd. February Monday 10 1873 Was at the wood sawing. Spent evening at Brampton at John Street Presb. Church Soiree with W. M. Choir. The singing was good and loudly applauded the speakers Rev. Breckenrige, Rev. Croll and Rev. Herridge and others. February Tuesday 11 1873 �Went to Brampton and was at a Public Meeting of the School Trustees. Spent evening at the W. M. Anniversary Tea Meeting, Brampton, was not largely attended, speakers were Rev. Jeffrey of Milton, an eloquent speaker, Rev. B. Shulock and Rev. J. H. Starr. Drove up to Willow Lodge tonight and staid all night. February Wednesday 12 1873 Started for a visit to Markham this morning at 9 o’clock a sleigh load of young folks and took dinner at Mrs. Russel’s on Yonge Street, very sociable and intelligent people large farmers, from thence we drove east 10 miles to Mr. George Millers for tea. Spent evening at a large and fashionable party at Mr. Hoope’s and had a lively time. February Thursday 13 1873 Got to bed at 5 o’clock this morning at George Millers and slept two hours, had breakfast at 10 o’clock. We drove to Markham Village and had dinner at Mr. Armstrong’s and spent afternoon at games and fun. Took tea at Mr. Wale’s the young folks there were musicians and intelligent. Staid all night at George Millers after sleigh riding nearly all evening. February Friday 14 1873 Made preparations for starting home at G. Millers, they are free, warm hearted Scotch people and lively, making lots of fun at all times. Took dinner again at Russels they are also Scotch and very warm hearted sparing no pains to make one feel at home. Got home tonight at eight o’clock. Had a most enjoyable time and pleasant weather. February Saturday 15 1873 Did not feel in working humour today and consequently did not do a great deal. Spent afternoon at Brampton, M. Shipley had a sale of Household Furniture. Bought a fashionable stand up linen collar. Was at J. R. Craig’s tonight on business and a short time at J. C. Snell’s. February Sunday 16 1873 Walked up to S. School this morning for the first time this winter. Supt. And Sec. present, lesson Gen. XI, 1 to 9. “Confusion of Tongues”. Printed copies of an address “The Seed” by Rev. Dr. Barne of Montreal were given each teacher by the Supt. Heard Rev. J. G. Scott preach at Zion text, Rev. VIII 9 and 10 verses. Heard same sermon tonight. February Monday 17 1873 �Drove over to Esquesing this morning to Bannerman’s Saw Mill (late J. Stewarts’) and left a bill of fence lumber to be sawed again Friday next 70 pieces 6 inch width 14 ft long and 60 pieces 8 inch width 14 ft long, 40 pieces 4 inch 12 ft long@ $10.00 per thousand. Brought home 400 ft cull lumber @ $4>50 per m. 192 ft 2 X 4 scantting 136 ft – 2 inch pland @ $10.00 per m. It is a very good lumber. February Tuesday 18 1873 Had a visit yesterday from Mrs. Davison and Miss Emma Dawson of Brampton. Spent last night at the Lodge “Safeguard Chronicle” by Sr Jessie Morton and several readings by other members. Father and mother were visiting all day at Mr. John Pearen on 6th line East, Mrs. Trueman was with them. The weather is most beautiful and the snow is fast disappearing under the heat of the sun’s rays. February Wednesday 19 1873 Spent forenoon at Campbell’s blacksmith’s shop getting the front shoes of “Fan” and “Charlie” sharpened. Drove up to J. R. Craig’s this afternoon and brought from thence a small load of wheat straw to Brampton for Rev. J. Shaw. Viney and Miss Susie Campbell were collecting money for the Bible Society on Centre Road they got about $7.00 we gave 75 cts. February Thursday 20 1873 Miss Susie Campbell staid here all last night, she is intelligent and good natured. Went to Brampton and sold to K. C. & Co. 32 bush of Diehl wheat @ $1.32 per bush=$43.12 bought 4 lbs of best mixed green and Black Tea. J. C. Snell and family were home for tea this evening. They bought as a present a bag of green apples. February Friday 21 1873 A few inches of snow fell last night and has drifted about furiously all day by a cold Nor Wester. Bought from Dougall Smith 10 bush of Rio Grande spring wheat @ $1.25 cts it is clean and a good sample. Put a patent hinge opening copper ring in “Oliver Twist’s” nose. Made a plank watering trough for the sheep 11 ft. long. February Saturday 22 1873 Drove sleigh to Esquesing to Douglass and Bannerman’s Steam saw mill and brought home 1,200 ft of green fence lumber, the roads were somewhat drifted and the material heavy, rather hard work for the team. J. Learment brought 200 ft for me out of the 1200 ft. Paid for the last load and this one $17.50. This ends any teaming experience for this winter I hope. �February Sunday 23 1873 A severely cold morning. Drove up to S. School at 9:38 a.m. The Supt and Sec. pres. Lesson Genesis XV 1 to 7, “God’s covenant with Adam”. Spent afternoon at home writing up the S. S. Class books. Heard Rev. J. G. Scott preach at 6 p.m. at Brampton W. M. Church, text Jeremiah XIII, first clause of 21st verse, a masterly discourse on future rewards and punishments. February Monday 24 1873 A very cold day. Drove Ella over to school this morning and went after the scholars this evening. Spent evening at the Lodge two initiations, a good attendance and a lively meeting. “Safe Guard Chronicle” by Sr. M. Robb and several comic readings. Got my library book changed at “Mechanics Institute” and paid for Members Ticket for this year $1.00. February Tuesday 25 1873 Finished sawing the dry cord wood was at it all day. Father went to Brampton to get a new zinc bottom in the churn, costing $1.00 at Peaker & Runian’s Hardware store. Spent evening reading “Life of George Stephenson” the Railway Engineer and Inventor, a very interesting and instructive book. February Wednesday 26 1873 Was training the 2 yr old colt—“Frank” getting him familiar with the bit and harness, hitched him to the sleigh for a short time. Spent evening at Brampton at the “Mechanics” Renunion, choice readings and music by some of the Amateurs of the town which were very creditably performed. February Thursday 27 1873 A driving snow storm from East last night and this morning. Spent day splitting firewood. Except Viney and I the folks were all up at J. C. Snell’s visiting. They have a fine lot of young lambs at Willow Lodge (33) strong and healthy, brilliant prospects for a great display of sheep next fall. February Friday 28 1873 Drove Emma and Ella over to school also Miss. E. Carter and Miss M. Huxley who are school mates of my sisters, were at our place all last night. Spent evening at Choir Practice, not a full attendance of members. Today was fine and bright. The weather this month has been more moderate than last month. March Saturday 1 1873 �Was threshing “Golden Vine” peas all day with the flail do not yield many peas in proportion to the straw. Mailed a letter last night to Mrs. John Mason and another to Rev. S. Rose, Toronto enclosing 20 cts for a “Bureau Question Book”. Mrs. Thomas Whitehead of Kansas City in in Brampton for a visit. March Sunday 2 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Sup and Sec, pres. , lesson Genesis XXX, 15 to 26, “Escape from Sodom”, the “S.S. Advocate” of Feb. 22 was distributed among the scholars. Heard Rev. J. Shaw preach at Zion, this morning S. S. lesson. Heard same minister tonight in Brampton, text, Matt. XXVI 21st verse. A real Methodist sermon. March Monday 3 1873 An extremely cold day, a stiff Nor Easter and the thermometer below zero. Went to Brampton and had a settlement at “Merchant’s Bank” drawing the interest due on deposit $7.78 and drawing out $50, for to use. Bought of K. C. & Co. 26 bush crown peas @75 cts, 2 bush clover seed @ $6.00 per bush and $3.00 worth of tea. March Tuesday 4 1873 Spent last evening at the Lodge, one initiation, Chronicle by Bro. G.H. Golding and some readings by other members. Took to J. W. Mains Mill 16 bush barley, 7 bush oats for chopping. Spent this evening at Mr. J. M. Jones’s at a small social party of a few Brampton folks and Sarah, Kezzie and Joe Snell and Viney, charades, readings and music till 12 o’clock. Mailed a letter to Mrs. John Ferguson. March Wednesday 5 1873 Had the first arrival of young stock yesterday in shape of a red b. calf from “Cherry”. Was splitting and piling firewood. Had a visit from Mrs. Robert Smith this afternoon, Mr. Smith is now at Ottawa at Dominion Parliament. Spent evening reading a library “The History of Wonderful Inventions” Bought yesterday off J. Woodhall one quarter beef 34 lbs @ 4 cts. March Thursday 6 1873 At Brampton this forenoon got a bushel of wheat cracked for mush or porridge. Henry Modeland’s Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements took place today, nearly all of it brought high prices. Our first arrival of young lambs this morning, one pair of twins. March Friday 7 1873 �A bright beautiful day. Thawing very fast . Was engaged at the wood splitting. Spent evening at Zion at Annual Missionary Meeting, very small attendance, speeches by Rev’s Shaw Scott, and Sherlock and right good ones, sensible and to the point, music by the Choir, Misses K. Snell, V. Ferguson were chosen for collectors. March Saturday 8 1873 A very high wind with snow squalls. Had a visit from Christopher Faux. The Reform party had a Committee Meeting in Brampton today on important business. Received from Toronto the Bureau Question Book for this year for use in S. Schools, a very instructive and useful article. March Sunday 9 1873 Spent forenoon at Sp. School Supt. And Sec.-pres. , lesson-Genesis XXII1st to 15th Trial of Abraham’s Faith”, one of those touching and deeply interesting incidents with which the Bible abounds. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach in Brampton this evening text Luke XlX chap 40 and 41st. The congregations there are very large the church being filled every Sunday. March Monday 10 1873 Lost a valuable ewe this morning and 3 lambs (triplets). Was engaged at splitting wood piling. Spent evening at the Lodge, two initiations. Chronicle by Bro. J. E. Starr and a good selection of readings and recitations. A committee appointed to arrange for a necktie social. March Tuesday 11 1873 Was at pretty much the same kind of work as yesterday. Had a fall of snow last night, it was somewhat resuscitated the sleighing. J. C. Snell called and took mother and Elsie up home with him for a couple of days at quilting. Spent evening reading exciting news from Ottawa Parliament now in session. March Wednesday 12 1873 A fine bright day but not thawing very fast. The livestock needs a great deal of attention at this season of the year especially sheep. There are a great number of Auction Sales of Farm Stock this Spring, several farmers are giving up the business and trying to find easier and more renumerative employment. March Thursday 13 1873 Spent most of the day sawing and splitting firewood, drove up to J.C. Snell for mother. Had a visit from Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson, 4thLine East., afternoon and evening, he is a shrewd common sense Englishman and can keep up conversation without any difficulty and very intelligently. A beautiful moonlight night calm and serene. �March Friday 14 1873 Killed and dressed a 9 month old Berkshire sow, made 195 lbs. of pork. Father and Mother drove in the cutter down to Toronto Township to visit Aleck and his little daughter, Mary Eugenie, they took tea with them at Miss Buldock’s. Spent evening at Choir Practice, Mr. Samuel Marshall was helping us to sing. Received a letter from R. Crawford. March Saturday 15 1873 Rain fell in considerable quantities last night and today, the sleighing to Brampton is about gone the waggons are running freely, sold to K.C. & Co. the pork @ $5.75 per cut, bought 1 ½ bush of timothy @ $4.00 per bush. Sent in a registered letter to Mr. R. Knight of Milton $14.00 for “Henry Clay’s” services. March Sunday 16 1873 Very high west wind all last night and this morning. Went to S. School at 9:30 a.m. Supt pres a very slim attendance of scholars, lesson, Genesis XXVII, 30 to 40th “Jacob and Esau”. Spent afternoon reading the “Guardian” and a S. School library, Heard Rev. J. G. Scott preach tonight in Brampton, text, Numbers XXIII, letter clause of 10th verse. March Monday 17 1873 Was at the wood business all day. J. C. Snell and family were here this afternoon and took tea. Received from R. Smith M. P. a copy of the Official Statistical returns for each Municipality in Ontario. From R. Crawford two copies of “the Oshawa, Ontario Reformer”. Spent the evening at the Lodge, one initiated, Chronicle by G. H. Golding. March Tuesday 18 1873 A mild day, soft snow from the East all afternoon. Finished the buck sawing of the green wood and have the wood shed nearly full of piled, split stovewood, 3 cords of dry wood outside. Spent the evening reading yesterday’s “Globe” the Parliamentary Reports are very interesting, both the Dominion and Local Houses are now in session. March Wednesday 19 1873 Drove to Brampton this morning with the spring waggon, the sleighing on the Centre Road is all gone and plenty of mud remains, bought $1.00 worth of various small articles. Spent afternoon constructing an Aeolian harp, made of waxed silk thread stretched tightly over a surrounding board to be placed in the draft of a window. �March Thursday 20 1873 Rain and snow falling all day. Was fanning and measuring oats, put up 20 bush for seed (black oats) and the rest 70 bush for feeding horses. Viney had a small quilting bee, three young ladies, Misses Susie Campbell, Maggie Sewell and Hannah Gummelson, all residents of No. 10 and close vicinity. March Friday 21 1873 A general meeting of Reformers of this county was held in Brampton today for the purpose of raising money for to defray the expenses of their candidates at general elections and to assist R. Smith M. P. in a suit pending against him protesting his lawful election to represent this County in Dominion Parliament. They got about $1,000.00 and will get a deal more yet. March Saturday 22 1873 Was at Brampton last night on horseback and dropped a letter in Post Office containing a few select pieces of poetry for the editress of “Safeguard Chronicle” and for insertion therein. Was engaged today in training our young horses and other job work. Was at “Willow Lodge” an hour on special business, they have 80 young lambs, we have 15. March Sunday 23 1873 Drove sleigh to S. School this morning. Supt. And Sec. pres. Lesson Genesis XXVIII, 10 to 22, “Jacob at Bethel”, a large attendance of scholars, the S. School Advocate distributed. J.C. Snell and family were here for tea. Heard Rev. J. G. Scott preach tonight at Brampton, text, Psalm the 1st. A most eloquent and impressive sermon. March Monday 24 1873 Spent the day in splitting dry stove wood. Some strange dogs prowling around the sheep-house. I fired at them twice and wounded two of them slightly. Spent the evening at the Lodge (“Safe Guardian Chronicle” by Bro. J. E. Starr) and at a select Choir practice for the Neck Tie social tomorrow night. March Tuesday 25 1873 A cold N.N. E. storm set in at midnight yesternight and snow is falling lightly all day. Drove the sleigh down to Brampton tonight-taking a full load of the No 10 young folks to Neck Tie Social. Had a very fair attendance, speeches and readings by Rev. G. Scott, Dr. C.T. Moore , R. W. �Craig, J. E. Starr and G. H. Golding and music by a Choir of 3 ladies and 3 Gents including myself. March Wednesday 26 1873 Each lady brought a necktie for an admission fee, the men paying a double charge of 20 cts. And were entitled to draw a necktie it created considerable merriment. The storm has not yet abated, this is the third night, snowing and blowing from N. and very cold. Drove my sisters to day school and home again. Was reading “The Life and Labours of Mr. Brassey the great contractor”. March Thursday 27 1873 Last night was fearfully stormy and cold. The side roads are almost impassable, drifts of snow 5 ft high right across the road. Made two trips to the school house in the sleigh by driving close to the fences. Completed the stove wood cutting and splitting have about 16 cords all ready for use. March Friday 28 1873 A bright beautiful day. Our folks drove to Brampton, father sat for his photograph at J. W. Cole’s. Spent most of the day caring for the livestock, have 19 lambs. Went to Choir Practice tonight part of the P.M. Choir was there and helped use to sing. Received a letter from Mrs. E. Ferguson of Toronto. March Saturday 29 1873 A drizzling rain all day from the East. Father, mother and all the little folks drove up to J. C. Snell’s and spent the day this being little Mary’s fourth birthday. Commenced work on the patent fence for the front lane, it is put together like so many gates. Proceeds of Neck Tie Social after paying all expenses $3.00. March Sunday 30 1873 Drove the sleigh up to S. School Supt. And Sec. Treas. Present, lesson A Review of all the subjects and Golden Texts for the past Quarterly Reference. Rom XV, 4th, Heard Mr. C. Watson a local preacher at Zion at 2:30 text, I Peter II, 9th, A sermon against the fashionable sermonizing of the present day. March Monday 31 1873 �Docked the tails of 17 of the young lambs, they appear to be thriving well. Was working at the hurdle fence. Drove the light waggon to Brampton tonight the roads are very muddy, spent evening at the Lodge, a large attendance and lively meeting “Chronicle” by Sr. J. C. Morton and comic reading by 3 of the brethren. April Tuesday 1 1873 A fine warm day, but an East rain storm set in this evening. The ground is nearly covered with snow yet around the fences and in lanes there are huge drifts. Was working in driving house all day making pine lumber hurdles. Spent evening reading Mayne’s “History of British Columbia and Vancouver Island”, one of the Institute library. April Wednesday 2 1873 Was engaged in picking over the “Garnet Chili” potatoes in driving house cellar, nearly all sound and in good keeping condition. Tried my hand at shooting crows killed two at one shot at a distance of 40 ft, they are very plentiful this spring also very bold about coming close to human habitations April Thursday 3 1873 Finished the job we commenced yesterday. It is thawing pretty fast these days. The winter wheat has escaped putting well except the high ground which is somewhat scorched by the bitter frosts. Father went to Brampton and got his photos one large size, 6 X 8 inches in a neat oval frame, worth $2.00. April Friday 4 1873 Spent the day making the hurdles, made 9 and several braces. Went to Brampton tonight and to Choir Practice. The “Etobicoke” is breaking. The ice being heaved up and impeding its course. Received a letter from R. R. Knight stating that he had received the money all right and enclosed a receipt. April Saturday 5 1873 Had some heavy thunder last night and today heavy rain and hail. Was cutting away snow and ice in the drains to let the standing water off the fall wheat. The “Casket” comes to hand this week improved in style and original matter and the commencement of a splendid Temperance Tale Time will Tell” April Sunday 6 1873 �The roads being very bad and the rain falling steadily, I did not go to S. School, the lesson is in Genesis XXXII 24 to 30 “Jacob’s new name Israel”, The weather cleared at noon and became quite warm, Rode on horseback up to J. C. Snell’s this afternoon. Did not go to church tonight— every appearance of a wet night. April Monday 7 1873 Spent forenoon at “Campbell’s” blacksmith’s shop getting “Charlie” shod on fore feet and getting half a dozen pig rings manufactured. Spent evening at the Lodge Chronicle by G. H. Golding and a long programme of readings and songs by several of the members. It is raining briskly all night. April Tuesday 8 1873 It has rained steadily all day but rather too cold to thaw fast the snow is slowly disappearing. Received a letter last night from Aunt Jennie Harrington and a “Carthage Banner”. My cousin Johnny Harrington was married lately, he is only just 20 years of age. April Wednesday 9 1873 Rain has continued to fall steadily all last night and all today but it has cleared this evening. Old Peter McTavish died this evening he is a wise veteran school teacher of over 30 years standing, a good sound Scotch Presbyterian and a thorough Reformer in politics, he died at the advanced age of 64 years. April Thursday 10 1873 Our women folks are busy at the semi-annual job of house cleaning, spent most of yesterday and today putting on wall paper and white washing, there is quite a knack in doing that kind of business and requires considerable practice to do it neatly. Sold to Crawforth the butcher the 3 yr old Short Horn heifer “Carrie” @ $50.00. Was at the same work as yesterday. The days are warm and very frosty nights. April Friday 11 1873 Pretty generally kept as a holiday the stores in Brampton were all closed but a good many in the farming community kept on a work as usual. Mr. McTavish’s funeral took place today, was buried at Ebenezer. Spent the evening at Primitive Methodist Choir practice, their leader S.H. Marshall is a good singer. April Saturday 12 1873 �Received a letter last night from Uncle Taylor of Oakville, he is building a new harness shop. Finished making the parts of the patent fence. Spent evening at Mr. R. Nichols, No. 10 with a few young folks, a farewell visit to his son R. J. Nichols who is going on Monday to Chicago. April Sunday 13 1873 Drove spring waggon (sic) up to the S. School with all my sisters. Supt and Sec. Treas. Were present , lesson Genesis XXXVII, 3 to 11 “Joseph’s Dreams”. Drove to J. C. Snells for dinner then horse for afternoon with R.J. Nichols. Heard Rev. J.G. Scott in Brampton tonight textPhilippians III 10th. An able sermon of an hour’s length. April Monday 14 1873 Was engaged at docking and trimming the sheep, the young lambs (21) are doing well. Some farmers have started to plow sod, the ground is drying very fast. Spent evening at “Mechanics” Reunion in New Music Hall, Brampton, the music and readings were all by Bramptonians had a fine new piano belonging to the “Institute”. Dr. Hegge was one of the singers. 893 April Tuesday 15 1873 Clear beautiful weather with a cool North wind, slight frosts at night. Inserted a prepared and sharpened horse shoe nail through the top grisle of each of our Berkshire snouts to prevent them from rooting. Took 7 bags of barley, oats and peas to J. W. Main’s Mill for chopping. April Wednesday 16 1873 Commenced plowing sod today with one team and iron plow in the field next David Wiggins and fronting the Centre Road, it is in very fair order for plowing. Plowed three quarters of an acre. Had the sheep and young lambs out in the field for a while and a lively time they had of it. April Thursday 17 1873 Another East storm of rain and some snow, it has put back the seeding time nearly a week. Was shovelling drains and letting water off the plowed land, it is now very wet. Viney is improving rapidly at playing the melodeon, she has a natural talent for music. April Friday 18 1873 Sowed 800 lbs of grey barrelled plaster on the meadow (across the Etobicoke) the young grass has come through the winter pretty safely. Spent evening at Choir Practice. Brought home both packets full of newspapers from Post among them “The People’s Press” from Carthage, containing a sermon by Rev. De Witt Talmage of New York on Corruption in High places. �“ The Best Way of Applying Plaster”, The Cultivator and Country Gentleman, May 14, 1868 April Saturday 19 1873 Yesterday was my twenty second birthday. The weather is cold and damp and nearly every person you meet has a severe cold. Tried the plowing again but have given it up, the ground is not in order yet. Sowed clover and timothy on the “Treadwell” fall wheat ground sowed 8 lbs clover and 6 lbs timothy per acre. Received a letter from Aunt Mary Mason. April Sunday 20 1873 Walked to S. School this morning. Supt. Abs. Sec. Treas. Pres. , Mr. A. Woodhall addressed the School on the lesson Genesis XXXVII 23 to 28, “Joseph Sold by his Brothers”. Spent the afternoon reading a very interesting story of the Jewish Captivity, a S.S. Library book. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach tonight in Brampton text Isaiah II 10 th and 13th April Monday 21 1873 Plowed about an acre of sod today. Sold to John Pleraig a 6 months old Berkshire boar @ $11.50. Spent this evening in Brampton at Safe Guard Lodge had several readings and songs by the brethren, Miss Mary Ellen Bunting and Viney each sang a song. About 4 inches of snow fell this evening. April Tuesday 22 1873 Had frost last night and this morning has quite a wintry appearance. Was repairing the soft water cistern, part of the brick wall having caved in by the action of the frost. Was washing the apple trees with soap suds for to destroy the bark lice. April Wednesday 23 1873 The C. P. A. Society held their Annual Spring Show of Short Horn bulls and improved stallions in quality and quantity the show was fully up to former years. Spent evening at the T.O.O. Fellows Concert and Readings, Miss Payne and Miss Freeman are both first class singers also Pr. H. M. Scott, Mr. Geo. Mutton is one of the best readers I ever heard. The Concert Hall was crowded. April Thursday 24 1873 Plowed over an acre of sod today. The weather is cold and very backward, no growth yet and the ground dries slowly. J. Snell & sons all the first prizes yesterday in the Short Horn classes. �There were some very handsome horses shown. Wrote a letter to Aunt Jennie and will mail it tomorrow. April Friday 25 1873 Sowed 12 bush of Mammoth spring wheat on 6 acres of ground, the ground is not so dry as it appears to be, gave it one stroke over with harrow and left it for the present. Spent evening at Choir practice. Had a call from J. R. Craig, he complimented us on the fine condition our stock were in. April Saturday 26 1873 Was plowing sod all day¸it is getting dry and pretty stiff. Received from J. Crawforth the remainder of the beef money $30.00. Paid to K.C. & Co. on acc/ $15.00 April Sunday 27 1873 Drove to Brampton to the 4th Quarterly Meeting of the ecclesiastical year, Rev. J. G. Scott preached text, Psalm LXV 5th verse. The love feast after the sermon the Holy Spirit seemed to rest down upon the people with great power and many spoke for the Master. Heard Rev. T. P Bradshaw preach in W. M. Church tonight-text I John 1 Chap and 2nd verse. April Monday 28 1873 Finished harrowing and furrowing the spring wheat field and seeded with 8 lb of clover and 6 of timothy per acre. Father was at Amaranth at the meeting of the Quarterly Board. Spent evening at the Lodge, one initiated, election of officers for next term, I was re-elected , J. J. Bunting to Worthy Chief Templar. April Tuesday 29 1873 Was sowing black oats, put 15 ½ bush on 5 acres of ground on “the other place” the ground is still very soft in the lowest places. Was also cultivating for barley. Sowed in the garden a teaspoonful of California spring wheat, it is a beautiful sample as bright in the color as the fall wheat. Received from Uncle Adam in St. Joe two newspapers and a card of his business. April Wednesday 30 1873 Was hard at work all day cultivating and plowing. We received the trees ordered by the agent from Guelph Nursery, 6 mountain ash, 6 scarlet maple, 7 apple trees of various kinds, 2 rose bushes and a snow ball, in all costing $5.40. Planted the ornamental trees in the front lane and a dozen chestnuts from the young stock growing in the garden. �May Thursday 1 1873 Sowed 18 bush barley on 8 ¾ acres the ground is in splendid order and pulverizes finely under the tickling influence of the harrow. The weather all the week has been very fine, the grass is starting to grow and the buds are swelling. Sowed some garden seeds such as beets, lettuce, parsnips, etc. May Friday 2 1873 A drizzling rain all day from the east, suspending seeding operations for the present Was sorting over the early potatoes, have 9 bush Early Rose, 2 bush of Early Gooderich. Went to Brampton tonight to the Post for the papers and be barbered by J. S. Woods. May Saturday 3 1873 Drove team and waggon over the to the 2nd line East to Mr. E. Hemphill’s swamp and brought from thence about 25 young cedars, tamaracks pines and balsams, planted them in front door yard and in the lane. About the first of June is generally thought to be the proper time to transplant evergreens, but we tried this as an experiment. There is some snow and frost in the swamp yet. May Sunday 4 1873 Went to S. School , Supt. And Sec. Treas. Pres. Lesson, Genesis XLI 37549, “Josehp Exalted”. Our folks went to funeral of Old Mrs. Thomas Modeland, our grand aunt Ann, she died on the 1st, was buried at Harrison’s church, sermon by Rev. J.G. Scott, Heard Rev. W. Joliffe of Streetsville preach in Brampton tonight, text, Nehmiah VII chap. 2nd May Monday 5 1873 Plowed nearly 1 ½ acres of sod today, the ground works nicely, the plow running much lighter than heretofore. Spent evening at the Lodge, “Chronicle” by Bro. H. Dawson, the Officers for the current quarter were installed Rev. J. Shant. T. Deputy. May Tuesday 6 1873 Completed the sod plowing, 8 acres. Sowed about half of the peas. Was rolling the fall wheat in front field, it promises a very uneven crop, and some large patches being entirely nude of wheat. Had a visit from Mrs. John Raine and Mrs. J. A. Modeland. The weather is clear and fine. �May Wednesday 7 1873 Finished the pea sowing, put 24 bush of peas, 18 of “crown” peas and 6 of “Golden Vine” on scarcely 8 acres. Sowed 11 drills of white carrots, 44 rods long in front field of “other place”, the ground is rich being well manured last fall. Mrs. E. Grafton of Chicago has come to Brampton with her baby son, he is very sick and not expected to live. May Thursday 8 1873 Finished seeding today except one field to roll yet but the sowing and harrowing are completed. Rained nearly all day from East with high wind a cold one. The spring wheat is up and green, the grass grows slowly the weather not being warm enough yet. The last lamb of the season came to town on Tuesday last—22 in all. May Friday 9 1873 Sold 4 bush of Early Rose and White Potatoes. Was trimming out the large willows and planting the largest limbs which generally grow by being stuck in the ground. Set up the patent fence in the lane, it looks neat and will protect the trees. Spent evening at Choir Practice. May Saturday 10 1873 Drove up to J. Snell and Sons and brought from their woods near the lake, 25 thrifty young maples, one half sugar and rest soft maples, planted along the front of the lot, Father bought at R.H. Lewis’ Sale a new buggy @ $99.00 at 6 month’s credit. May Sunday 11 1873 Drove spring waggon up to S. School Supt. And Sec. Treas. pres, lesson XVII 29 to 38, “The Report from Egypt”. Spent afternoon at home reading and writing Temperance matter. Had a call from two cousins Chris Fox and Janice Faux. Heard Rev. J. G. Scott preach in Brampton tonight text, Job XIX 25th A very able sermon. A wet evening. May Monday 12 1873 Took another jaunt after maple trees to J. Snell’s, brought home 19 and planted along the front fence. Planted a few Early Rose potatoes in the garden. Spent evening at the Lodge, a good attendance. Chronicle by the T.Sec. was well received by the brothers and sisters. Got home our new buggy, it is neat and stylish. May Tuesday 13 1873 �Was building the line fence across the Etobicoke between our neighbors on either side and repairing other fences. Drove to Brampton with Old Alex Campbell’s furniture and bedding. He and Lizzie Grafton are setting up in a house for the summer. Bought at Wilkinson’s store 1 rowdie drab hat @&1.75 and 1 pr course shoes @$1.60, neck tie @ 50 cts. May Wednesday 14 1873 Was working and trimming among the flower beds and in the garden Mr. John Snell, Mr. & Mrs. J.E. Snell and the little folks were all down here for dinner and tea, it being the anniversary of their wedding day, 5 years ago. The weather keeps cold and frosty nights. The grass grows slowly. May Thursday 15, 1873 Was rolling the meadows and the peas, they are sprouted and just coming up. Father and J.G. Snell were planting trees (maple) at Zion Church and fixing up the surroundings. Received from Carthage a copy of Carthage Banner, and the Banner of Light. May Friday 16 1873 Finished rolling the meadow and barley ground. Was picking stones off the little orchard, seeded it down with clover and orchard grass. Drove single buggy down to Derry West this evening to visit a Good Templar Lodge recently organized, there were sixteen of us down from Brampton Lodge, had readings and music. Got home at 12:30 o’clock. May Saturday 17 1873 Commenced the heaviest job of farm labor, hauling barn yard manure to “other place” on root ground, hauled 16 loads. The surveyors of Credit Valley Railway are at work, they cut through the back of our 25 acre lot, through the best hardwood part of the bush. May Sunday 18 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt and Sec. pres., lesson Genesis XLV 1 to 8, “Joseph makes himself known”. J. C. Snell read an eloquent and affecting address to Mr. & Mrs. R. Thompson, who are about moving away, they have been connected with the School nearly 20 years. Heard Rev. J.G. Scott preach in Brampton tonight text, Luke XV, 2ndverse. May Monday 19 1873 Completed the manure hauling on the root ground, put 28 loads of 2 ¾ acres. The weather is dry and not very warm for the season. Drove new buggy down to Brampton tonight, and spent �evening at the Lodge, one initiated. Chronicle by Bro. G. H. Golding, and several comic readings by other members. May Tuesday 20 1873 Was preparing the ground for potato planting, and started to plant them. 6 bush Early Rose & Goodrich, 6 bush of Garnet Chili, plow them in dropping the potatoes in every third furrow. Spent evening reading the Temperance Star, an English weekly. May Wednesday 21 1873 Was working at the root ground all day, the greater part of it works up finely. Sold to J. Woodhall $3.50 worth of eggs and poultry, and a first class sheepskin @ $1.75. He makes a business buying of the neighbors and taking the stuff to Toronto. May Thursday 22 1873 Spent the day plowing the turnip land and washing the sheep (27) in all, the Etobicoke was very warm, and scarcely 2 ft deep, it is hard to wash clean the wool when the water is so shallow. Spent evening and staid all night at J.C. Snell’s. May Friday 23 1873 Completed the plowing of the turnip ground. Took a glance at the survey of the Credit Valley R. Road, as it passes through our bush, it will take a strip of woods 5 rods wide off the back of the lot. Spent evening at Choir Practice. Mailed a copy of Peel Banner to Aunt Jennie Harrington. May Saturday 24 1873 Kept as public holiday by the greater part of the community. Was working this forenoon, but after dinner, Viney and I drove up to J. C. Snell’s, had a social chat for 3 hours, after tea we drove around by Brampton on to home. Aunt Phoebe Burke and her son Willie came this evening on a visit from Scarborough. May Sunday 25 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. Abs., Sec, pres. Lesson Genesis XLV, 19 to 28, “Israel in Egypt”. Mr. A. Woodhall addressed the school on the lesson. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach in Brampton tonight text, Revelation III, 20th verse. Yesterday and today were exceedingly warm, and the growth of vegetation very rapid. �May Monday 26 1873 Aunt Phoebe and Willie Burke started for home this morning they took cars by Toronto and thence by Nippissing railway. Was at the sheep shearing today. Spent evening at Lodge, we were visited by a large number of members of Derry Star Temple had a good programme of readings and songs. Chronicle by Bro. Duggan. May Tuesday 27 1873 Finished shearing the sheep (26 in all), will average or little more than 8 lbs each fleece, it is clean and good quality. It requires considerable practice to make a good shearer and to do it quickly. The plum, cherries and pears are in full bloom this is by far the prettiest season of the year. The weather is dry and sultry. May Wednesday 28 1873 Drove two horse waggon over to 7th line East and brought home a load of evergreens, pine, cedar and spruce, planted the best of them in the lane, and the rest in the evergreen hedge on the North side of small orchard. They are healthy, thrifty trees growing in open, dry land. Sold 2 fat sheep to Joe Smith butcher for $7.00. May Thursday 29 1873 Had an early walk this morning up to Willow Lodge on special business. Commenced doing the statute labor on the roads, we have 9 days eight hours long to put in. Lizzie Grafton’s baby was buried today in Brampton Cemetery, aged 5 months. The first shower of rain for 17 days took place today. May Friday 30 1873 Road work continued through the entire day, this afternoon hauling gravel and repairing the gravel road below No. 10. Mr. M. Gummerson is path-master it is tiresome work shovelling all day and more especially on the public roads. Was at Brampton an hour this evening, had scarcely any practice, Mr. Perry was absent. May Saturday 31 1873 Completed the road work, put in 9 days, had the team on working two whole days. The heavy road scraper makes the road very smooth and level, it will be capital wheeling for some time. Spent evening writing the Safe Guard Chronicle. Have had white frost the past two nights. June Sunday 1 1873 �Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. and Sec. pres. Lesson, Gen XLVII chap, “Israel in Egypt” The History of Joseph is one of the most interesting and affecting of all the Bible stories. Miss Jennie Peacock spent afternoon here. Heard Mr. James Goderham preached in Brampton tonight text I Cor III chap, 22nd verse. He is a local preacher from Streetsville. June Monday 2 1873 Was engaged a drawing barn yard manure on back field of the other place. Received a letter from Aunt Jennie Harrington giving a glowing account of the appearance and prospects of Carthage. Spent evening at the Lodge. A slim attendance, Chronicle by F. S. readings and songs, two of each for members. June Tuesday 3 1873 Exchanged our old “Grover & Baker” sewing machine with M. Treadgold for an “Osborn” with all the late improvements to give $23.00 to boot. Spent afternoon dipping the lambs in a preparation of ½ lb arsenic and 6 pails of soft water for to kill the ticks. Was at J. Simpson’s bee for raising his new patent barn, 45 X 60 ft, 45 ft from the ground to the peak of the roof. McIlwraith, Looking for Old Ontario, barn design p. 177 June Wednesday 4 1873 Was manure hauling into the summer fallow all day, this job is certainly the hardest and disagreeable of all farm work, but to neglect it would soon bring the farm to poverty. J.C. Snell and were here this evening, Jennie and the children are going to stay a day or two. June Thursday 5 1873 At the same work as yesterday. We have had no hot weather yet, a cool north wind nearly every day, except light showers no rain, the spring grain is looking dry and parched. Our folks spent evening at R. Smith’s M.P. June Friday 6 1873 Completed the job of yesterday have hauled nearly 50 loads putting it on the poorest part of the field. Drove Jennie Snell and her babies up home and thence to Brampton, was at the Primitive Choir practice tonight, Mr. S. H. Marshall then leader is an accomplished player. June Saturday 7 1873 Spent forenoon spreading manure on the fallow, spent afternoon at Brampton seeing a Lacrosse Match between the Toronto club and the Bramptonians, a good game and well contested but the latter were eventually the winners of the match. �June Sunday 8 1873 Was at S. School this morning, Supt. and Sec. pre. Lesson, Genesis XLVII, 1 to 70 verses subj “Jacob and Pharaoh”. Spent afternoon reading and at music. Heard Mr. J. Walker (“local preacher“) in Brampton tonight, text, Colossians chap and 27th verse. June Monday 9 1873 Spent the day working up the turnip ground thoroughly, going over it five times, rolling cultivating and harrowing. Spent evening at the Lodge, two initiated, Chronicle by Bro.W. Dawson, the attendance of members during the summer months is rather slim. June Tuesday 10 1873 Commenced plowing the fallow it will be a serious job, it is dry and hard, considerable clover on one half of it. Received a St. Joseph daily paper from Uncle Adam containing an account of the Opening of a great bridge across the river Missouri at that city. Hired for 3 months “$5.00 per month of James O`Brien, an Irish Catholic 40 years of age and an old soldier. June Wednesday 11 1873 Our hired man started work this morning. Was drilling and sowing the turnips; 2 ¼ acres 4 ½ lbs of seed (Scurvinge’s Improved) the ground is pretty rich but rather bumpy in some places. Had a light shower of rain yesterday. June Thursday 12 1873 Was plowing all day at the fallow, Jimmie buried a large rock. Had a visit from Mr. Treadgold, the sewing machine agent, he is a friendly talkative Englishman and understands his business well. June Friday 13 1873 At the same work as yesterday. Jonathan Pearen was drowned this afternoon in the river Credit while bathing, either by taking cramps or by an affection of the heart, the water is 15 ft deep. Aged 30 yrs., leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. Spent evening at Choir Practice. Received a St. Joe paper from Uncle Adam. June Saturday 14 1873 �At the plowing again today, the ground is getting harder every day and the weather getting hotter and dryer. The fall wheat is just shooting out in head and the clover blossoms just appearing. Bought last evening from Ambrose and Bannister “J.G.Carpenter’s Reader and Reciter” @ $1.00. June Sunday 15 1873 Drove spring waggon over to Mr. Joseph Pearen’s this morning, 4th line west, No. 6 to attend his son Jonathan’s funeral which took place at 1 o’clock. Rev. John Shaw preached text Amos IV, chap 12th verse, a very large attendance at the funeral. Heard Rev. Mr. Brown preach in Brampton tonight text Ezch. XXXIII, 9 verses. June Monday 16 1873 Was working all day in “other place” bush, splitting stakes out of lying white oak timber. The warmest day yet this summer spent evening at an Open meeting of the Lodge in the vestry of W.M. Church. Had select readings and excellent music principally by the members, not a very large attendance. June Tuesday 17 1873 Was splitting stakes in the lower bush from rock elm and slippery elm the former is rather tough splitting but are good stakes, the latter splits easily and are not worth much the timber being too soft. Dry weather prevails. June Wednesday 18 1873 Recommenced plowing operations turned over nearly 1 ½ acres. R. Smith, M.P. had a mass meeting of Reformers in the “Chisolm Hall” and gave them a satisfactory account of his doings in Ottawa. June Thursday 19 1873 The warmest day we have had this year as yet, the mercury up to 90° in the shade. Was plowing all day, warm work for the team and very dusty. Our folks were visiting our new neighbour on the Bunting farm, Mr. R. Armstrong. June Friday 20 1873 Sold our clip of wool to K. C. & Co. 265 lbs @ 36 cts per lb= $95.40. Finished splitting the elm stakes, 190 in number if the toughness of timber be any virtue against decay, these will last a �long time. Spent evening at Brampton bought a copy of the “Favorite” an illustrated magazine published at Montreal. June Saturday 21 1873 Spent this afternoon at a picnic in Mr. R. Lowe’s bush at Brampton, given for the scholars of the High school and for those that were scholars in days gone by. The time passed gaily and pleasantly with croquet and other games. June Sunday 22 1873 Spent forenoon at S.School Supt and Sec pres. lesson-Genesis I chap 15 to 26 subject “The last days of Joseph`, very busy all afternoon selecting and writing pieces for the “Chronicle”. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach in Brampton tonight, text-Hebrews II, 3rd verse. “How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation.” June Monday 23 1873 At the plowing all day. Our folks drove over to Mr. James Thompson’s on a visit 4th line East. Threatening to rain all day a slight shower tonight. Spent evening at the Lodge small attendance because of the rain, Chronicle by the Financial Secretary. June Tuesday 24 1873 Completed the first plowing of the fallow, a long and weary job it has been, took considerable care in the plowing and it looks well after it is finished. Was over to Mr. George Bell’s early this morning on business. Spent evening at No. 10 playing a game of ball with old friends and associates. The rain of last night has refreshed Nature some but needs a great deal more. June Wednesday 25 1873 Was harrowing the fallow. Had a visit from Dawson Modeland, now living in Brussels, a small town near Goderich, on the H.W. B. Railway had a good long chat with him on old times and various other topics. June Thursday 26 1873 Sowed another pound of turnip seed on the carrot ground, they having not come up, we cultivated the ground and sowed to turnips yesterday. Was rolling the fallow today it is very dry and dusty. Received a letter from Tom Mason and his picture enclosed. �June Friday 27 1873 Was moving with the scythe some grass in the fence corners around the grain fields, and grinding the mower knives and getting the machine in running order. Bought at Wilkinson’s a dark green silk umbrella @ $3.00, a white cotton coat @ $3.00, pair linen pants @ $1.00. June Saturday 28 1873 All the family except Viney and I started on a trip to Oakville at 4:30 a.m. in the spring waggon, they are going to spend two or three days at Uncle Taylor’s. The weather is very warm the mercury up to 90° in the shade. Was hay making on a small scale around the fences. June Sunday 29 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt and Sec pre, lesson, a Review of all the lessons during the past Quarter, all except the first, on the history and life of Joseph. Heard Rev John Shaw preach his farewell sermon in Brampton tonight, ext, Mark VIII chap B6 and 37 verses, he is stationed to preach in Toronto for the next year. June Monday 30 1873 The long and earnestly looked for rain came at last at 1 o’clock this morning in a heavy thunder shower, rained all forenoon and everything is swimming, all nature is refreshed and gladdened. Our folks came home tonight from Oakville, bringing 18 quts of strawberries and a quantity of plants and flowers. July Tuesday 1 1873 Took a walk early this morning to J.C. Snell’s with a basket of strawberries. Viney and I drove to Brampton to see a Lacrosse Match between the Indians and the Bramptonians, resulted in a complete victory for the latter. There were horse races on the new race course, which attracted a great concourse of people. July Wednesday 2 1873 Our hired man John Graham started work today, engaged for 1 ½ months for $40. Was mowing with the scythe the orchard grass, it’s ripe for seed and rather hard cutting. Slight westerly showers through the day. July Thursday 3 1873 �Started cutting with the mower across the creek, cut about 2 acres mostly wire grass, will not make first class hay. Was binding the orchard grass into sheaves for convenience in handling and threshing. , July Friday 4 1873 Was mowing in the orchard field, very short and light. Was tilling up the potatoes with the plow, the tops have attained a great growth. The turnips are coming up slowly. The oats are just shooting out. The peas are in full blossom. July Saturday 5 1873 Hauled in two loads of hay from across the Etobicoke. Had the mower running again today, have fully 9 acres cut. Drew in the orchard grass sheaves. Received from D. Modeland a postal card apprising me of his arrival in Brussels. Miss Alma Ferguson from Toronto is here on a visit. July Sunday 6 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt and Sec pre, lesson Matt II, 1 to 10, “The Child Jesus”, the next two quarter’s lessons will be in Matt. Heard Rev. Benj. Sherlock of Campbell’s Cross preach in Brampton tonight text Rev. XXI 1st verse. Quite cool today and this evening. July Monday 7 1873 Kept the mower busily employed all day, cut nearly 9 acres. Hauled in 4 loads of hay, rather green and heavy but will take no harm as it is distributed over all the mows. Spent evening at the Lodge. Chronicle by Bro. G.H. Golding, the attendance was small and the meeting soon brought to a close. mows: the upper level storage area in the barn. July Tuesday 8 1873 Was mowing the greater part of the day, it being a longer job this year than the drawing in, there are some part of the meadow over the creek that are very heavy and considerably lodged. Have about 10 loads now under cover. Very cool this evening, prospects are for dry weather. July Wednesday 9 1873 Had a six mile walk to “Green Grove Farm” this morning the residence of Mr. John R. Craig, on important business matters. Completed the mowing for this season. Hauled in 4 loads of hay and done a good deal of horse-raking and swath raking. �July Thursday 10 1873 Drew in a load of hay shortly after 5 o’clock this morning, have 15 loads saved. Quite a change in the weather suddenly started raining early this morning and fell in large quantities during the day. Was threshing orchard grass seed with the flail, threshed 4 bush. Mailed a letter to Aunt Jennie Harrington. Received a note of invitation to picnic at P. Credit from Mr. J.A. Morton July Friday 11 1873 Spent forenoon at Brampton in transacting business of various kinds and brought home a buggy load of groceries &,&, Was horse raking and cocking hay all afternoon until 9 o’clock at night. Sold to C.V. R. Company a strip of land 4 rods wide on the back end of “other place” @ $48.00 per acre, signed an agreement of bargain to that effect. July Saturday 12 1873 Was up this morning shortly after 4 o’clock and immediately started hauling hay from across the creek. J. Learment and team & hired boy was helping us all day, brought in 15 loads, not quite so good quality as the other hay because of the rain, but is still passable. July Sunday 13 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. and Sec pre. lesson Matt II, 13 to 20, “The Flight into Egypt”, Mr. J. P. craig was at S.S. He is a talented young man. Spent afternoon writing up the Chronicle. J.C. Snell and family were here for tea. Heard Rev. J.G. Scott preach in Brampton tonight, text Ezekiel XXXIII, 5th verse. A warm day. July Monday 14 1873 Finished the hay harvest this morning, just before a shower of rain, have rather more than 30 loads, mostly first class hay. Was horse hoeing the turnip crop, are growing nicely now. Spent evening at the Lodge, the attendance slim because of “Dan Rice” great Show being in town. Chronicle by the Bro. F. S. A very hot day. July Tuesday 15 1873 Commenced cross plowing the fallow yesterday afternoon, it is in prime order. Was picking the Colorado potato bugs off the field potatoes, there are not a great many now, but they increase rapidly, the crop is an excellent one. Mrs. Trueman, Sen, and Hattie Modeland came this evening on a visit of a few days. July Wednesday 16 1873 �Was cross plowing all day with two plows and teams, the fallow is in good heart and looks fresh and strong. Viney paid her visit to our new neighbour Mr. Robert Armstrong and had a pleasant afternoon. July Thursday 17 1873 A heavy shower early this morning and several heavy showers this evening. Had one team plowing, started the job of thinning out the turnips, it is slow work, they are so thickly sown. A very sultry day, the spring crops are making prodigious strides. Received a letter and paper from D. Modeland. July Friday 18 1873 Spent the day in hoeing turnips, they are now growing rapidly. Drove Mrs. Trueman, Hattie and Lulu Maine in spring waggon to Brampton this evening. Was at Choir Practice an hour. Yesterday was the hottest day of the season the mercury rising to 104° in the shade. July Saturday 19 1873 Completed the fallow cross plowing. Went to Brampton and brought up old Mr. A. Campbell’s boxes and things. Lizzie Grafton having gone back to Chicago again to live. July Sunday 20 1873 Went to S. School this morning Supt and Sec pres – lesson Matt III 13 to 17, “The Baptism of Jesus Christ”, Rev. W. Burns, the new preacher was at Zion at 2 p.m. and gave them a good sermon. Heard him preach tonight in Brampton, text-Colossians I, 27th and 28th verses. July Monday 21 1873 Commenced the harvest by reaping Diehl wheat in the front field, there are several large patches of timothy where the wheat was winter killed, cut with the scythe the smaller ones and will leave the larger to ripen for seed. Went to Lodge tonight the Chronicle by Bro. H.W. Dawson. July Tuesday 22 1873 At the same work as yesterday have nearly half the field bound and cocked, it is very hard work reaping, the bottom being full of green grass, and clogs the sickle knife. Killed a garter snake 2 ft long they are now a very scarce article in this country. The weather is very fine. �July Wednesday 23 1873 Put in a very steady and hard day’s work at binding and finished the field, the appearance of the field after the reaping is very peculiar scarcely any stubble to be seen the grass being so thick. This evening is very hot consequently sleeping will be hard work. July Thursday 24 1873 Hauled in a large load of pine timothy hay out of the wheat field. Was thinning turnips the rest of the day. The raspberry season is just at its height, and buggy loads of Brampton people are seen daily passing to and fro to J. Snell’s lake and vicinity. Emma and Ella have been picking berries one day. The Reuben R. Sallows Digital Library July Friday 25 1873 Was horse hoeing the turnip crops and finished thinning them out, they are growing nicely and promise a fair yield yet. Started reaping the 3 acre patch of Treadwell wheat, it is not evenly ripened, is well filled a large plump grain. Received a letter from R. J. Nichols of Chicago. July Saturday 26 1873 Completed the Treadwell harvest and stoked it up. The weather is exceedingly warm, a great deal of lightning and thunder but not enough rain. Jinnie and Clara Taylor from Oakville came today on a visit of a week or two. Received a letter yesterday from Aunt Annie Ferguson of Osborn, M. July Sunday 27 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt and Sec. pres. lesson Matt IV 1 to 17, “The Temptations of Jesus”. The Supt made the lesson very plain and instructive. Heard Rev. W. Burns preach in Brampton tonight, text, Romans V 1st verse, a pointed and practical discourse. July Monday 28 1873 Was engaged at hauling in the Diehl wheat, had 9 loads it took up only a small space in the barn for 10 acres of wheat, the sheaves being very short and small. Every appearance of heavy rain this evening, but did not amount to much. Did not get down to the Lodge. Egerton Ferguson came here on a visit. July Tuesday 29 1873 Cut with the grass scythes and bound and stoked the timothy that was left in the wheat field for seed. Commenced reaping the barley, scarcely ripe, very short both in the heads and straw. �Received two Joplin papers from Uncle Thomas J. Harrington and “Chicago Tribune’ from E.W. Grafton. July Wednesday 30 1873 Going over the turnips the second time hand-hoeing. The potato bugs are on the increase, gathered and destroyed nearly a patent-pail-full. Finished cutting the barley and put some of the ripest into the cocks. The weather is warm and dry. July Thursday 31 1873 Took to Brampton Steam Mill a grist of 12 bush of Diehl wheat which is the last of it, the granary being entirely empty except 10 bush of oats. Hauled in the timothy and the rakings of wheat stubble. The rasperries area plentiful crop this year. August Friday 1 1873 Separated the lambs from the ewes, there are 8 bucks and 13 ewe lambs, put them in the meadow over the creek, in which the young clover is fresh and strong. Ran the scuffler through the turnip drills for the third time. No more harvest operations this week, the grain ripens rather slowly. August Saturday 2 1873 Had a heavy shower of rain this forenoon. Spent most of the day cutting thistles on the flats and in the pastures also hauling stones off the fallow. Viney and Egerton went to Toronto, she is going from there to Oakville on a two week visit for her health. Received a letter from Aunt Jennie Harrington. August Sunday 3 1873 Quarterly Meeting this morning in Brampton, was all ready to go there when we discovered that some dogs had worried 5 of our best lambs, 2 are dead, the others badly cut, too late for meeting when the doctoring was finished. Heard Rev Mr. Burns preach tonight in Brampton text, James, last verse in the epistle. August Monday 4 1873 Brought in the remainder of the Treadwell wheat, 4 loads in all, also drew in 7 loads of barley, the grain is in fine order now. Had a call this evening from Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Main. Spent evening at the lodge. Officers for the current quarter were installed. �August Tuesday 5 1873 Early yesterday morning sold to T. Crawforth 2 of the lambs that were worried by the dogs @ $3.00 each, dressed another one for our own use. Finished hauling in the barley, 12 loads in all. Old Mrs. Featherstone came this evening on a visit. The weather is cool and clear. August Wednesday 6 1873 Commenced pulling the peas scarcely ripe enough yet in some spots, there is nice clean even crop. Cut about 2 ¼ acres, two of us. James O’brien came back and started work today. Uncle Adam and little Willie came this evening from St. Joseph on a visit. August Thursday 7 1873 Rain this morning and stopped the harvest operation. Was helping J. Learment this afternoon to cut and bind spring wheat. Our hired man Graham gave up work yesterday and we have O’brien in his place. August Friday 8 1873 Three of us cutting peas this forenoon, did over 1 ½ acres. Was reaping and binding oats, are rather green and heavy on the low ground. Drove Mrs. Featherstone home this evening, she was helping in the house because of mother’s sickness. August Saturday 9 1873 Was at pretty much the same kind of work as yesterday. Mrs. J.C. Snell and family came down to stay over Sunday. Received from J. Crawforth $48.50 for fat cow, 2 lambs and 3 skins. August Sunday 10 1873 Went to S. School this morning Supt and Sec pres. lesson Matt V, 1 to 12, The Beatitudes. This afternoon drove Uncle Adam and Willie over to Tullamore to Joseph Lindsays, they are going to Orangeville via the T.G. B. Railway. Too late for church when I got home. August Monday 11 1873 Was very sick today with an attack of Cholera Mosbus and consequently was off work. Our hired man O’brien took sick and left us without any help. Father was helping Armstrong thresh grain. A. F. Campbell came here on a visit. August Tuesday 12 1873 �Pulled some peas this forenoon. A heavy rain this afternoon which stopped harvesting for today. Uncle Adam came back yesterday because of Willie’s sickness. A.F. C. drove them up to Charleston with our buggy to R.R. Station. Mailed a letter to Dawson Modeland. August Wednesday 13 1873 Rain fell last night to some extent. Mrs. J.C. S. came down to help us grain in the house, mother is still very poorly. No harvesting done today but cut a few peas. Alek and I spent the evening at No. 10 chatting with some old acquaintances. August Thursday 14 1873 With the assistance of Mr. Anderson Campbell @ $1.50 per day, we finished cutting and binding the oats. The dogs worried another ewe for us last night. A great many are still losing sheep by dogs. August Friday 15 1873 Without any hired help we cut the spring wheat 6 acres it being very ripe and bound it all but an acre, worked until very dark tonight. Bound nearly 4 acres of it myself. Alek is still here, he is agent for several Life Insurance Companies, and is doing some business in that line. August Saturday 16 1873 Assisted with team and two hands of Learment to thresh wheat. Finished binding and shocking the spring wheat. Aunt Ann Taylor and Viney arrived via railway from Oakville. The weather is fine and cool. August Sunday 17 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt and Sec present, lesson Matt VI 5 to 13, “Teaching to pray”. Our little cousins from Oakville went up with us to S.S. Heard Rev Mr. Burns preach in Brampton tonight, text Luke XiX, 41 and 42. An eloquent sermon plain and faithfully delivered. August Monday 18 1873 Cutting peas this morning before sunrise. Hauled in 9 loads of peas very dirty work, the mud being washed unto them by the late heavy rains. Working until dark tonight and so prevented from attending lodge. August Tuesday 19 1873 �Finished cutting the peas and also drew the remainder of the field in 7 loads, making 6 loads of peas in all. Those we cut this forenoon were so very ripe that they were fit to put right in the barn at once. Mailed to R.J. Nichols of Chicago a letter. August Wednesday 20 1873 Hauled in the “Mammoth” spring wheat 6 loads, also 3 loads of oats from “other place”, the oat sheaves are very solid and heavy with the weight of grain. Aunt Ann and mother were at J.C. Snells from two days and came home tonight. August Thursday 21 1873 Sang harvest home for this year, has been rather long and tedious it being a full month since the first sheaf was reaped. Finished up with the oats had six very large loads. August Friday 22 1873 Spent the day harrowing in the fallow. The weather today was very warm and this evening quite sultry. Spent evening at Choir practice, not many present. August Saturday 23 1873 Was marking out the fallow into ridges 22 ft wide, and commenced the ridging. Aunt Ann Taylor and her family of six started for home via Toronto. Uncle Adam came here, he has bought a store and lot in Amaranth. August Sunday 24 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt and Sec pres. lesson Matt VII, 22 to 29, “The two foundations”. Spent afternoon at home with J.C.S. and family and lots of music. Heard Rev. W. Burns preach in Brampton tonight text Job XXII chap 22 to 24th. August Monday 25 1873 A heavy rain early this morning. Was helping David Wiggins to thresh grain. Hired a man for one month @ $17.00. Started work today. Spent evening at the Lodge. Rev. J. Scott was initiated, had a very nice meeting and lively. August Tuesday 26 1873 �Was ridging up plowed more than 1 ½ acres. Was hauling manure on the knolls in out ground. Received yesterday from Carthage a newspaper containing some interesting matter. Paid to the Agent $2.00 for Punshon’s sermons and lectures. August Wednesday 27 1873 At the same work as yesterday and did the same amount of it. Uncle Adam is very sick and will not be able to go home this week. Spent evening at home reading my new book. August Thursday 28 1873 Still at the plowing have 2/3 of the field done, it is in splendid trim for wheat. Received a letter from Oakville telling us of Uncle Taylor’s family safe arrival and a prescription from Dr. Sutherland for medicine for Viney. Bought of John Cation 10 bush Diehl seed wheat. August Friday 29 1873 Plowing continued through the day. Spent evening in Brampton at the residence of J. M. Jones Esq. at a Moonlight Social by the Safe Guard Lodge, the brass band was present and recitations by two brethren, a song by Sr. Morton, the grounds were lighted by Chinese lanterns and a goodly crowd present. Realized $16.50. August Saturday 30 1873 An extremely warm day, the horses suffered considerably betwixt heat and ravenous flies, and the work of plowing. Mr. Robert Miller and his sister of Markham came over to “Willow Lodge” this evening on a visit of a day or two. August Sunday 31 1873 Went to S. School this morning, Supt and Sec pres, lesson Matt IX 1 to 9 “Power to Forgive Sins”. Viney and I took dinner at J.C.S.’s. Heard Rev. John G. Scott preach in Brampton tonight text Psalm CXVII 3rdverse. Rainy this morning and a warm dull day. September Monday 1 1873 Finished plowing this forenoon. Started sowing the Diehl wheat, very high winds making it very hard work sowing. Bought 7 bush Diehl wheat from John Groat for seed, it is a good clean sample. Spent evening at the Lodge, Chronicle by J. J. Bunting and readings etc. September Tuesday 2 1873 �Finished the wheat-sowing put 16 ½ bush on 9 ½ acres it harrowed in very nicely but the ground is pretty dry. Viney received yesterday a letter from Sarah Peacock of Missouri. September Wednesday 3 1873 Bought ½ bush of timothy seed and mixed with 1 bush of ? raising and sowed it on the wheat field. In company with half dozen members of Safe Guard Lodge I started for Toronto his morning to attend a Grand Temperance Demonstration for Ontario. They formed a large procession with banners and bands and marched through the principal streets of the City and held a mass meeting in the Crystal Palace, had able addresses. September Thursday 4 1873 Spent last evening at a Concert in the Music Hall, Misses Barr, Wooking and Eccleston rendered some very fine music they are splendid singers. C.W. Coates also sang very well. Staid last night with Aunt Lizzie Ferguson and part of today, she lives on Buchanan St.. Came home on this evening train had two pleasant days in Toronto. September Friday 5 1873 Was plowing barley stubble intended for sowing rye, the ground is very hard, it is hard work for both man and beast. Spent evening at Choir Practice a slim attendance. Sold to J.C. Snell 5 ram lambs @ $12.00 cash. September Saturday 6 1873 At the same work as yesterday and finished all we intend plowing at present rather more than 2 acres. Bought of R. Armstrong 3 bush of rye @ $1.00 per bush. Aunt Lizzie’s children are here tonight. Alma is going to school in Brampton, is boarding at Mr.A. Morton’s. The weather is fine and cool. September Sunday 7 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt abs, sec pre and conducted the exercises, lesson Matt X, 1 to 15, “The Twelve Called”, Mr. A. Woodhall addressed the school. A rainy afternoon, Aunt Mrs. W. Ferguson is here, came from Toronto last night. Heard Reve. J. G. Scott preach text Heb. IV, 13th, at 6 p.m. in Brampton. September Monday 8 1873 Sowed 3 bush of rye on 2 acres harrowed it and furrowed and shovelled the drains there on. Uncle Adam and Willie started for home at 12 o’clock today on the G.T.R.R. they expect to get �therein 48 hours. Spent evening at the Lodge, Chronicle by Bro. A. Martin and several readings and songs. Bought of J. Coyne pr. Kip boots @ $4.50. September Tuesday 9 1873 Was plowing all day for John Woodhall with one team. Was also helping two other neighbors at threshing. At New York Mills tomorrow that most valuable herd of Short-Horns in America are to be sold by Auction. J.C. Snell started today to travel there to attend the sale. September Wednesday 10 1873 Spent forenoon plowing at J. Woodhall’s. Fanned up 51 bush of new peas the result of 2 ½ days work with the flailing by our man. Aunt Lizzie and her family went home this evening. Had a visit from Mr. And Mrs. J. M. Jones this evening. The Great Short-Horn Sale today the cows brought from $40.00 down to $10.00. September Thursday 11 1873 Mr. Cation’s machine was threshing here all day. Have over 200 bush barley, plump and heavy, nearly 300 bush of oats. A south East wind made it very dusty work. P.J. Barnum’s large show and Menagerie from New York is in Toronto now is attracting real crowds from all parts of the country. September Friday 12 1873 Finished threshing at noon today, about 70 bush spring wheat 50 Treadwell, 120 Diehl wheat. This is only an approximation from the size and appearance of the pile. Spent afternoon helping J. Learmont to thresh. The weather very warm for this season. Barley promises to be a high price 90 cts per bush at present. September Saturday 13 1873 Threshing again today at J. Learment’s. Am nearly used up with the dust and hard work. Received a letter from R. H. Nichols of Chicago and one from A. J. Campbell of Mt. Charles. Mr. J.H. Elliot is home from Chicago on a visit. He is looking well. September Sunday 14 1873 A very cold morning. The buffalo robes felt very comfortable in our ride this morning over to Norval to attend the Camp Meeting which is being held there, heard a sermon on Bible wives from New Connexion minister and a sermon by Rev. W. Burns text: James, last verse in Epistle. A very large crowd of people present. �September Monday 15 1873 Hauled to Brampton and sold to K. Chisolm & Co. two loads of barley-120 bush @ 87 cts per bush-$104.40 it is a little dark in color but weighs very heavy, averaging more than 2 ½ bush in each bag. Spent evening at Lodge, two songs by Sr J. C. Morton and comic reading by Bro. W. Williams September Tuesday 16 1873 A nice warm rain last night the fall wheat is springing up in fine style. Sold two more loads of barley- 148 bush @ 90 cts=$128.70, have about 12 bush left, total, 275 bush barley, off 8 acres 34 ½ per acre. Spent evening and staid all night at J. Conel’s. September Wednesday 17 1873 Was cross plowing the pea stubble, have given more than half of the field a heavy coating of well rotted barn-yard manure, will be in fine trim for spring grain next season. The barley market is lively this fall with $1.10 in Toronto yesterday. September Thursday 18 1873 Went to Guelph this morning on G.T. R.R. to attend the Central Fair which is held there this week, a very large concourse of people were at it. The show live stock was very good, also the display of the great varieties in the large hall was also very good. Got home at 7 o’clock, the cars were very much crowded. September Friday 19 1873 Was cross plowing in pea stubble with both teams. Yesterday was very warm and last night some very heavy thunder and a great deal of rain. The barley is still going up in price $t20 cts per bush in Toronto September Saturday 20 1873 At the same work as yesterday. Our man Lovitt was helping R. Armstrong to thresh. Went to Brampton this evening to meet father and mother at the depot. They have been visiting Mr. Isaac Modeland of Elora, it is a thriving little town 13 miles N.W. of Guelph on the H.G. & B. R.R. September Sunday 21 1873 �Spent forenoon at S. School Supt and Sec both absent lesson, Matt XI, 25 to 30. The Gracious call. Mr. A. Woodhall conducted the exercises of the School. Heard Rev W. Burns preach in Brampton tonight, text Matt XXII, 1 to 10 September Monday 22 1873 Commenced the potato harvest by digging “Early Rose” brought in to cellar about 28 bush today. Started to rain this evening and is a very wet night. Staid at home this evening and peeled and cored apples for drying. September Tuesday 23 1873 Was chopping down and into rail lengths the young basswoods and black ash on the railroad allowance in “other place” bush. There are several gangs of navvies at work along the line. Was at J. Woodhall’s threshing this afternoon. September Wednesday 24 1873 At the same work as yesterday both forenoon and afternoon. The Provincial Exhibition is being held at London this week and is a great success; over 30,000 visitors were on the grounds today. September Thursday 25 1873 Fanned 13 bush mixed Diehl and spring wheat for grist. Another heavy rain last night and this morning. Was cross plowing all day. Hired man is chopping cord wood on the railroad allowance. September Friday 26 1873 At the potato harvest all day and finished the “Early Rose” have about 50 bush; sold 4 bags of them to T. Milner @ 50 cts. Per bag. Spent evening at Choir Practice, a good attendance, had a copy of the New Canadian Anthem Book” published in Toronto at W. M. Bookroom. September Saturday 27 1873 Miss Mary E. Banting died night before last of typhoid fever. Aged 17 yrs, she was a lively and healthy looking girl, but Death came and she had to succumb, she was fully prepared for the great change we have reason to believe. The Good Templars formed a procession at the funeral the pall bearers were young men of the Lodge, Rev. Mr. Joliffe preached text Matt. XXIV, 44. 1 p.m. Ministry September Sunday 28 1873 �Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. abs. Sec. abs. rather small attendance of scholars A. Woodhall & N.V. Watson addressed the School-lesson-Review of the past-Quarter’s lesson Golden Text I Tim. 1s – 15th verse. Heard Rev. J. G. Scott preach in Brampton tonight text Galatious III 13th verse. An exceedingly warm day the mercury at 90°. September Monday 29 1873 Received a telegram from J.C.S. who is at London wanting me to go West with them to show their sheep at St. Louis Fair. Started from Brampton at 5 o’clock and got to London at 10 p.m. J. C. and I took cars G.W. R. and got to Windsor where we met J.G. Snell in charge of the sheep (52 in all). September Tuesday 30 1873 Breakfasted at Windsor. The freight cars containing the show sheep were run on a ferry boat of immense and shipped over Detroit river to Detroit City. Started this evening on “Michigan Central R.R.” for Chicago. Had only a limited view of Detroit City, was waiting around the Railway depot October Wednesday 1 1873 Took breakfast at “Battle Creek” this morning. Was travelling all last night by cars, slept in the freight car with the sheep. Had a fine run through Michigan today, there are some large and fine looking farms through this state. Took dinner at 4 p.m. in Michigan City, on the shore of the lake, there are some immense banks of fine white sand. October Thursday 2 1873 Arrived in Chicago last night at 11 p.m. Slept in the car till morning when we unloaded the sheep from the cars and put them in stock yards. Spent most of day in S. Yards and did not see much of the city, however the Yards are a wonderful sight covering 40 acres filled with pens which contain thousands of hogs and cattle & sheep. October Friday 3 1873 Shipped last night on Chicago & Alton R. Road for St. Louis. Slept last night in van car very comfortably. Took breakfast this morning at Bloomington Illinois, from thence run all day through this state, corn is the principal crop grown nearly half the ground being covered with it. Had dinner at 7 p.m. at Canalton. October Saturday 4 1873 �Slept last night in the van and cars. Got to East St. Louis at 2 a.m., amid a heavy thunder shower. Unloaded the sheep and transferred to the large ferry, thence across the Old Mississippi to St. Louis. Drove the sheep up to Fairground a distance of 4 miles and got them all fixed up for the night. October Sunday 5 1873 This day is kept by a large class in this city but indifferently observed many of the stores are open and doing business, and a great many labourers at work. Spent forenoon at a M.E. S. School which was well conducted, heard a sermon night after school. This afternoon was at E. J. Jone’s large Mission School, a roll of 700 scholars. October Monday 6 1873 Spent the day fitting up the sheep for the show of tomorrow. Not a large show of sheep. J. Rleraig will be our principal competitor. The Fair Ground is a very handsome one, being neatly laid out-with carriage drives and fountains and a great many large trees and ornamental ones, it covers about 75 acres. October Tuesday 7 1873 There are 12 premiums offered today on Cotswolds of which 9 were won by Mrssrs Snell & Sons, blue ribbon denotes 1st prize and red 2ndprize. Have several horse races every day on a half mile track in Fair Ground which are very exciting, best time made at running race, a mile in 1 min. ? sec. October Wednesday 8 1873 Was showing some for fat sheep and gained 4 prizes out of 6 offered. The show of Short-Horns is rather limited the herd of Shropshire of Kentucky is excellent and has scared away a great many herds, so he will have most of the prizes. J. H. Pickrell of Ill. Shows some fine ShortHorns. There is a large show of hogs of every breed. October Thursday 9 1873 Snell & Sons were successful today in taking a 2 $50 prizes Sweepstakes, J.H. Pikrell took the largest share of the Short Horn premiums. J.Rleraig took the best Berkshire prizes. The Show of Farm Machinery is very extensive and varied, the reapers and threshers during the exhibition were driven by steam. October Friday 10 1873 �Fully 80,000 people on the Fair Grounds yesterday, they made a fine display in the large amphitheatre which was crowded to its utmost capacity. It is fully 200 yds in diameter. The show in Floral department was very fine. A sewing machine run by steam and a model of a locomotive in operation were among the curiosities. October Saturday 11 1873 The attendance of visitors at the Fair was not very large. There is a very large and fine collection of minerals from all parts of the “Union”, they make a handsome display. The show of Agric. Implements and machines is immense, a reaper which binds the grain itself, with a wire. Also, a great number of plows only suited for prairie work. October Sunday 12 1873 The Fair Grounds are open today, the receipts to be given to City of Memphis which is being fearfully scourged by the Yellow Fever. J.C. S. and I took dinner with Mrs. Featherstone, a lady that was born and raised in Brampton and a nice person she is. Packed up our things and shipped the stock over the Mississippi, 14 sheep, having sold 37. October Monday 13 1873 J.C.S. & I took express train from East St. Louis last night at 8 o’clock for Chicago and got there at 7 o’clock this morning. We went on home via M.C. R.R. Walked up to 58 W. Madison St. S. White’s meat store, et R. J. Nichols there took dinner at their boarding house, went on street cars out 2 miles and saw some more Canadians. October Tuesday 14 1873 R. J. Nichols and I sauntered through the South side of the city. The buildings are very grand the 3 of us (J. R. Mason) visited the city water works., the steam engines which are here are the largest in America, also a fine store tower nearly 200 ft high that we ascended by a spiral iron staircase. Staid all night with E. W. Graft they are living at 134 Erie St. October Wednesday 15 1873 We visited yesterday Lincoln Park a very handsomely laid out place lakes, mills, fountains, caves, rocks, bridges, islands and flower gardens also two buffaloes, deer, bears, wolves, and eagles. We hired a boat and had a splendid ride on the park lake, it is situated on the shore of Lake Michigan. Gathered a handful of nice stones to take home for a remembrance of things. October Thursday 16 1873 �Went to Meyer’s Opera on Tuesday night and heard some of the best music of the city and some really splendid performance all in imitation of niggers, they could act out darkey better than the niggers themselves. Went to the Academy of Music tonight, a first class theatre, the play was “Rip Van Winkle” it was grand and the printed scenery beautiful. October Friday 17 1873 Spent Wednesday night at William Wiggin’s place, 2 miles from the heart of the city. He is well situated and getting good wages in a car shop. Went to a prayer meeting with H. Hindle, the church was filled with an earnest and prayerful company, had a fellowship meeting in which many spoke freely of their progress in the narrow way the ladies took a prominent part. October Saturday 18 1873 Went to the Industrial Exposition which is held in a mammoth new building on the Lake shore right in front of the City. There was much to be seen here, a great variety of manufactures going on the making of watches and printers’ type a beautiful collection of birds from all parts of the world, the show of painting was very fine, and the best brass band I ever heard perform. October Sunday 19 1873 Went to the Centenary Church this morning, heard Rev. W. Riff of London preach text Luke V, 8 to 10th, a richly finished church inside, a large choir and magnificent organ. Mr. S. White drove us out on the Boulevards, one of the finest carriage drives on the continent. A great number of fine churches in this city. The Sabbath is well observed except among the Jews and Germans. October Monday 20 1873 Started from M. C. R.R. depot this morning at 9 o’clock for home. The weather was fine and the scenery along the way was varied and attractive. The blue waters of old Michigan were lashed into foam by a stiff breeze. Arrived at Port Huron at 10 o’clock amid a fearful storm of rain & snow the cars were put on an immense ferry boat and run over St. Clair river. October Tuesday 21 1873 Was travelling all night at a rapid rate and slept but little. Got to Brampton at 6 a.m., the ground was white with snow. Walked up home and was very surprised to see Aunt Jennie Harrington, she came here from Carthage on the 10 th. Brought from Chicago a present for each of my sisters. Have had a very enjoyable trip to the West. October Wednesday 22 1873 �Spent forenoon in Brampton got measured for a 25.00 suit of clothes in Wilkinson’s store. Received a letter for Aunt Jennie from Uncle Tom., he is in very poor health. Was shopping this afternoon at “other place” bush on the railroad land and finished hauling off the timber, there is now a strip 4 rods wide right through the bush. October Thursday 23 1873 Mr. R.E. Morton and Miss S. J. Truman married today. Spent forenoon fanning a load of Diehl wheat for a market. Started to plow sod in the orchard field, it is in fine trim for plowing. J. C. Snell and wife were in Toronto the last two days, attending the Provincial S. S. Convention, it was a great success, had addresses from men of England & France and the States. October Friday 24 1873 At the sod plowing again today. Had a team hauling wood from our bush for W. James Sewell. Aunt Jennie, Vinny and I went to Brampton tonight to attend the special services which have been going on in W. M. Church for three weeks and doing a good work. Received from Co. Gent. Officer a steel portrait of Luther Tucker Sen. October Saturday 25 1873 At the same work as yesterday the sod is tough, making it heavy work on man and beast. Our man Lovitt finished his two months work yesterday paid him his wages $31.50. Have had a great deal of rain of late, not much cold weather yet. October Sunday 26 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. abs.Sec. pres and conducted the exercises (and gave as a good description of the Prov. S. S. Convention) lesson Matt XVIII 1 to 8. The Transfigured. Went to Choir Practice this afternoon in Brampton. Heard Rev. J. G. Scott preach tonight, text, Jeremiah XV, latter clause of 20th verse. October Monday 27 1873 Sold to K. C. & Co. 81 bush Diehl wheat @ $1.17 per bush. Bought for mother a mink set of furs @ 28.00. Mr. George Rice of Oshawa came here tonight on a visit. Spent evening at the Lodge, the election of Officers for next quarter. W. C. J. – C. H. Golding. W. S. – J. H. Ferguson October Tuesday 28 1873 A mixture of snow and rain and turning pretty cold tonight. Was plowing sod all day. Had the other team moving Lovitt’s furniture to Brampton. They are moving back to Muskoka. Spent �evening at home and had a good sing with Aunt Jennie reminding us of old times of 7 years ago. October Wednesday 29 1873 The ground white with snow this morning. Was killing and picking ducks for market, dressed 24 for sale. Was plowing sod this afternoon. Spent evening at home in writing up the S.S. Class books for the next two months. October Thursday 30 1873 Sold to K.C. & Co. 12 pairs of ducks @ 60 cts per pair. Spent forenoon plowing sod. Started the turnip harvest topping with the hoes and plowing them out, hauled in one load. Sarah Ann Bunting died last night of typhoid after two weeks of intense suffering. October Friday 31 1873 Hauled in 4 loads of turnips, the severe frosts at night and snow squalls make it very unpleasant work. Went to Brampton tonight on horseback, attended the protracted meeting in W.M. Church and heard Rev. R. Barns preach a stirring sermon, there were several forward as seekers of salvation. November Saturday 1 1873 At the same work as yesterday had James Sewell to help us hauled in 7 loads of turnips. The Quarterly Board met in Brampton this afternoon and gave a unanimous vote on the Union Question. Spent evening at Choir Practice. Bought of Wilkinson a suit of dark clothes and paid for them and kid mitts $26.25. November Sunday 2 1873 Went to Brampton at 10 a.m. to Quarterly Meeting, Rev. J. C. Scott preached a most excellent sermon. 25 new converts joined the church and 26 one week ago had a soul stirring love feast. Took dinner at J.m. Jones’. Heard Rev. Mr. Dundas of Streetsville preach tonight. Text Romans XII 1st. A wet afternoon and evening. November Monday 3 1873 Still at turnip harvest, hauled in 12 loads today the turnips are of a good size but the ground is soft and sticks to them badly. A very cold Nor Wester and freezing all day. Spent evening at the Lodge. Officers were installed by Bro. C. J. Moore, and had a long speech from him. �November Tuesday 4 1873 Had two of the Sewells and J. Learment helping us today was hauling with two wagons brought in 15 loads. A bright warm day, the ground getting considerably dryer. Spent evening at home writing up the Minutes of last night’s meeting. November Wednesday 5 1873 Completed harvest for this year by hauling in 5 more loads of turnips- total number of loads 44, about 1400 bushels. The weather has been pretty severe for the work but we went for the job lively and now it is done. Spent evening writing a letter to R. J. Nichols. Sir John A. McDonald’s government resigned office today and the Opposition will now go into power. November Thursday 6 1873 This forenoon hauled turnip tops for cattle, makes good fodder. Run out the cross and long furrows on root ground for winter. Went to Brampton tonight and heard Rev. J. G. Scott preach text Psalm CI. Today was observed as a public holiday throughout the Dominion for Thanksgiving to God for a bountiful harvest and many mercies. November Friday 7 1873 Was hauling gravel from the banks of Etobicoke and putting it on the front lane, it was cut-up with the wagons in drawing turnips. Also at the sod plowing. The Chinguacousy Annual Plowing Match took place today near Edmonton some first class work done, 27 plows at work. November Saturday 8 1873 Plowing sod this forenoon the other team hauling gravel. Drove up to J.C. Snell’s after dinner taking back one of their ram lambs and bringing home our ewe which has been up there since last spring. November Sunday 9 1873 Aunt Jennie, Viney, Dawson Modeland I drove in spring wagon this morning down to Toronto. Twp to visit Alek. Took dinner with him at this boarding place Mr. Wedgewood near Palestine. Had tea at Mrs. Baldock’s and saw there Alek’s little girl Mary Eugenie. The roads very bad and a dark night to come home. November Monday 10 1873 �After hauling a load of turnip tops (a daily job) for cattle they have a great relish for them helped J. Learment to dress three hogs. At the plowing all afternoon. Spent evening at Lodge a lively meeting but not much business done two ladies initiated. The Reuben R. Sallows Digital Library November Tuesday 11 1873 Finished gravelling the lane have put about 10 loads on it, the surface was cut up with the teaming of the turnips and needed the repairing badly. Have about 7 acres of sod plowed all that part of the field lying S.E. of the orchard. A snow storm set in at night fall. November Wednesday 12 1873 The plowing weather is over for the present. Snow fell last night to the depth of 4 inches and today is like winter freezing all day long. Fanned up 8 bags of peas and oats for chopping and father took it to Brampton after dinner. Was chopping in “other place” bush. November Thursday 13 1873 Winter weather continues. Was splitting rails from black ash and basswood timber, split over 230 today. They are very easily split not much mauling required. Had a call this evening from Robert Smith M.P. He gave us a fine description of what he saw and heard at Ottawa. November Friday 14 1873 Was chopping cordwood all day. Mostly beach, chops nice and mostly splits easily. Aunt Jennie, Viney and I drove to Brampton tonight attended Choir Practice the new “Canadian Anthem Book” contains some very choice music. November Sunday 16 1873 Dawson Modeland came up this morning and we all drove up to the S.School, Supt. pre. Sec. pres. lesson Mattt XXVI 20 to 26- The Lord’s Supper. The attendance at School was very good. Heard Rev. W. Burns preach in Brampton tonight, text Jeremiah VI 16th verse. November Monday 17 1873 Spent the day in chopping in the woods. Drove to Brampton tonight, bought of Wilkinson a pair of tweed pants for every day wear. Spent evening at the Lodge three young men initiated. Chronicle by Bro. Golding, had a lively pleasant meeting. Aunt Jennie got letter from Uncle Tom. November Tuesday 18 1873 �At the same work as yesterday. J.Coyne M.P.P. who died on Sunday was buried today in Brampton Rev. J.G. Scott preached a sermon. The funeral was largely attended, he was only 38 years old. Mailed a letter to J.C. White of Hamilton on Lodge business. November Wednesday 19 1873 At the same work, am getting pretty well used to the business now and can cut 2 ½ cords in a day but not split or pile it. Have had the stock stabled and feeding like in winter for nearly two weeks, the turnip tops are all fed but one load. November Thursday 20 1873 At the same work yesterday. The death of Mr. Coyne makes a necessity for another election to the Ontario Legislature, it’s expected that a Reform candidate will have no difficulties in securing a seat. Up to J. C. Snell’s and spent the evening. November Friday 21 1873 Snow falling all forenoon but still not enough for sleighing. Some of the church members met at Zion to repair stove pipes etc. Went to Brampton tonight and attended the Choir Practice. Bought of W. A. Mitchell a street watch guard for 20 cts. November Saturday 22 1873 Chopping all day again. Father and Aunt Jennie went to Brampton and met Mr. George Rice at the Depot. J.C. Snell and wife were her for tea it is his 33rd birthday. Alex Campbell came here late this evening. November Sunday 23 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. pres. Sec. pres. Lesson Matt XXVI 30 to 45. In the Garden of Gethsemane. Aunt Jennie Peacock and I took dinner at J.C. Snell’s. Drove Alex down to Toronto township and heard Rev. J.G. Scott preach in Brampton tonight text II Chronicles XXXI, 21st. November Monday 24 1873 About six inches of snow fell down last night, the sleigh bells are ringing out merrily all day from the Centre Road. Was working in the sheep house lining it up inside with pine lumber. Drove sleigh to Brampton tonight and went to Lodge, Chronicle by Robbie Burns. �November Tuesday 25 1873 At the same work as yesterday, put a window in sheep pen, which makes it more bright and cheerful. George Rice left here this forenoon for Oshawa. A very wintry appearance now and pretty cold withal. November Wednesday 26 1873 Spent the day in the woods chopping beech and Elm. The snow that has fallen makes the work slower and not so pleasant. Spent the evening at home reading the Temperance papers. Our folks and Aunt Jennie were visiting at J.W. Main’s. November Thursday 27 1873 A very stormy day, snow coming fast all day from N.E. and very cold. Drove my sisters over to school with the sleigh. Completed the fitting up of the sheep pen, it is now very warm and comfortable. Spent Evening at work on Chronicle for next week. November Friday 28 1873 Spent forenoon butchering and dressing three Berkshire hogs 13 months old. They weighed 620 lbs. gross. Also dressed 9 turkeys for market, weighing 8 lbs each worth 7 cts. a lb. Heard Rev. A.E. Griffith the G.D. Sons of Temperance lecturer in Brampton tonight, he started a Division with 11 members. November Saturday 29 1873 Commenced the winter barning by hauling the old rails from “other place” to orchard field hauled nearly 300 down. The political excitement is starting once more, the election will come off in about three weeks. K Chisolm is likely to be the reform candidate. November Sunday 30 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. pres. Sec. pres. lesson Matt. XXVI, 59 to 70. Jesus before the High Priest. Had a call this afternoon from Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Main of Brampton, heard Rev. J.G. Scott preach tonight text. Genesis III, 9th verse December Monday 1 1873 Was threshing crown peas this forenoon with the flail. Spent afternoon removing line fences over the Etobicoke between us and our neighbors. Spent Evening at the Lodge had a nice lively meeting- Chronicle by Secretary and several good readings. A very cold stormy day. Bought at Wilkinson’s pair of sheep skin mitts. @50cts. �December Tuesday 2 1873 Great change in the temperature warm and raining more or less all day. Was drawing old rails. The Reform Convention for nomination of a candidate for Ontario Parliament was held in Brampton today 8 gentlemen proposed but K. Chisolm was elected to be Reform candidate. December Wednesday 3 1873 A genuine thaw has set in the snow is fast disappearing. Was choring around the barnyard all forenoon. Went to Campbell’s blacksmith’s and had “Charlie” sharpened. Spent Evening at home at music and reading. December Thursday 4 1873 The snow has almost entirely gone. An extraordinarily high wind all last night and today which has blown a great amount of fences and unroofed some sheds for different parties. Was making a new rock elm pole for the light wagon. Spent Evening at J.C. Snell’s. December Friday 5 1873 Spent the day at chopping firewood. Went to Brampton tonight and attended a large political meeting A.W. Lauder, M.P.P. was there and spoke in opposition to the Ontario Government of J. Flemming spoke after and met every argument-the first speaker brought up. Got home at 12 o’clock. December Saturday 6 1873 At the same work as yesterday and put over 3 cords in the two day. The weather is fine now and the roads dry and almost dusty. Christopher Faux came her on a short visit. Got a letter yesterday from R.J. Nichols of Chicago. December Sunday 7 1873 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. pres, Sec.Treas. pres. Lesson-Matt XXVII 11 to 26- Jesus before the Governor. Went to Brampton W.M.S.S. J.W. Beynon is Supt-it is a very large school and well conducted. Took tea at W.M. parsonage, Heard Rev. W. Burns preach text Luke XIII24th December Monday 8 1873 �Cutting wood this forenoon. A heavy go and raining. Viney and S. Campbell were collecting money for the Bible Society. Did not go down to Lodge tonight because of the rain. December Tuesday 9 1873 At the same work as yesterday, and finished chopping the lumber that was taken off the Railroad land. Father drove Aunt Jennie to Brampton in the buggy, the roads are very muddy. Received a St. Joseph daily paper from Uncle Adam. Bot a light neckyoke for the spring wagon. December Wednesday 10 1873 At work in the woods all day. Split a white ash and a black ash into rails that were thrown down by the wind. The weather is quite moderate and the roads muddy. Had a call this Evening from Mr. G.A. Golding of Brampton. December Thursday 11 1873 Killed and dressed for meat 3 Berkshires 6 months old weighing respectively 108, 134, 136 lbs. Spent afternoon chopping at “other place” bush a large soft maple into firewood. Spent evening at Ebenezer practising music for the approaching S.S. Anniversary. December Friday 12 1873 Sold to T. Milner of Brampton two hogs @$5.70- 240 lbs. Spent all afternoon at Nomination of K.Chisolm and S. White. A very large crowd present-Hon. Mr. Pardee, M.P.P. gave long and vaporous speeches, the two former in favor of present government and latter against. December Saturday 13 1873 A stormy day, snow fell nearly to the depth of one foot. Spent the day cleaning and oiling the harness. Went to Brampton after dinner and had a back tooth filled by W.H. Graham. Took tea at Mrs. Trueman’s. Dawson Moreland started for the west this morning. December Sunday 14 1873 At S. School this forenoon Supt.- abs. Sec. Tres. Pres. lesson Matt XXVI, 30 to 45. The Crucifixion, J.C. Snell and family spent afternoon here. Drove sleigh to Brampton tonight and heard Rev. W. Burns preach text I Timothy III, 16th verse. December Monday 15 1873 Drove sleigh up to Willow Lodge this morning on business. Spent afternoon re-erecting a board fence destroyed by the wind for Aunt Lizzie on her lot in Brampton. Spent evening at the Lodge, �chronicle by Robbie Burns. A good attendance and a lively meeting. Mailed a “Banner” to Uncle Adam. December Tuesday 16 1873 Mr. George Rice came last night on a short visit. Was hauling manure from the barnyard and on the sleigh down to the orchard field. Bought from J.C. Snell 4 Berkshires 2 months old @$2.50 each. Nice mild weather now, sleighing very poor on the roads. December Wednesday 17 1873 Spent forenoon at J. Learment’s helping to kill and dress a beef. Was hauling wood from “other place” bush for James Sewell all day. Very fine mild weather now; very little sleighing and snow getting scarcer every day. December Thursday 18 1873 Spent forenoon in the woods and finished up all the chopping there is to do in “other place” bush for this season. Received from the “Guardian” Office the two Chronos, “Wide Awake” and “FastAsleep” they are very handsome. Spent evening at S.S. Practice at Ebenezer. December Friday 19 1873 The polling of votes for the election of a candidate to be member of Ontario Parliament and represent County of Peel took place today. Father and I drove sleigh to Mayfield and voted for R. Chisolm who was elected by a majority of 250 over S. White the Tory candidate. Had bonfires and torchlight procession in Brampton tonight. December Saturday 20 1873 Not doing much work, spent the day choring around the barnyard. Sold to K.C. & Co. 14 bush Diehl wheat @$1.20 per bush. Father bought a fur cap and doeskin gloves @$3.60. Spent evening at Choir Practice, getting up some new anthems. Received a letter yesterday from Uncle Adam containing a cheque for $1,000.00. December Sunday 21 1873 Was at S. School this morning Supt pers. Sec. pres. lesson Matt. XXVIII, 1 to 8. The Ascension of Jesus Christ. A large attendance at School. K.F. Snell and Mrs. Grimshaw were present, after an absence of 3 months. Heard Rev. J.G. Scott preach in Brampton at 6 p.m. text II Corinthians VIII, 9th verse. �December Monday 22 1873 Commenced chopping in the lower bush timber blown down by the great wind storm of 3 weeks ago. The day school examination of our section came off today, a goodly number of visitors present and prizes given to the scholars. Spent Evening at Lodge, a large attendance the Chronciel by the W. Secretary. December Tuesday 23 1873 At the same work as yesterday cutting beech and maple. Father started for Orangeville early this morning in a cutter on business for Uncle Adam. Spent Evening at Ebenezer S. School singing practice the children turn out in crowds and sing very well indeed. December Wednesday 24 1873 Drove spring waggon to Brampton this afternoon and brought Mrs. Trueman & Heather Moreland to spend Christmas Day at our place. Sister Emma went to Toronto on the cars. Had the Chromos “Wide Awake” & “Fast-Asleep” framed at H. Barnett’s shop, costing $1.00. Father arrived home tonight from seeing the folks in Amaranth. December Thursday 25 1873 Christmas Day has come once more, a time honoured holiday for all classes, the high and the lowly and universal. A mild cloudy day, very little snow no sleighing on the main roads. Had dinner at home with Mrs. Trueman. Aunt Jennie & Heather as visitors. Spent evening at Brampton P. Methodist Opening Tea-Meeting. Good speaking and good singing. December Friday 26 1873 At work in the woods cutting rock elm in fence stake lengths. Aunt Jennie started for Montreal this evening on 5 o’clock train G.T. R. she will get there at noon tomorrow. Spent evening at Choir Practice, had some spirited singing at long and difficult anthems. December Saturday 27 1873 Viney and I drove up to J.C. Snell’s today for dinner. Mrs. Gimshaw, Kizzie, Richard, Emma & Tilly Snell were also there for dinner, spent afternoon in pleasant conversation and music. Spent evening at Ebenezer practicing S.School music. Snow falling gently and very slowly all day long with a heavy mist. December Sunday 28 1873 �Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. pres. Sec. pres. lesson a Review of all lessons of the past three months. Spent afternoon at Brampton W. M. S. School and at Choir Practice. Heard Rev. John Shaw of Toronto preach at 6 p.m. text Hebrews XI 8th verse. A missionary anniversary sermon. December Monday 29 1873 The nomination of councillors for next year took place today at Edmonton. T. Bowles-Reeve, E. Haggard & J. P. Hutton – Deputy Reeves. J. Modeland & J. Leslie- Councillors. Spent afternoon decorating Zion Church for the S. S. Anniversary. Spent evening at Brampton W. M. Missionary meeting, Rev.s’ W. Fadden, J. Shaw & Learoyd were the deputation, a large attendance. December Tuesday 30 1873 Drove sleigh this morning over to Mr. J. Hunters for a load of cedar boughs for decorating and spent nearly all day getting the church trimmed up for tonight. In company with two more sleighs I drove to Brampton and brought three loads of people to the tea meeting. Rev. W. Millard, D. McLean & C. Millard all of Toronto addressed the meeting. The Church was crowded. December Wednesday 31 1873 The last day of the year has come again, bringing with it a host of recollections both and sad and pleasant. 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THINGS HARD TO REMEMER Number on case of my Watch ________ " movement " __________ Make of my Bicycle ___________ Number __________ Year made _________ Number of my Bank Pass-Book _____________ My accident insurance falls due on _________ My life insurance policies fall due on ________ Size of my Shoes 5 Hosiery _____ " Collar 13½ Cuffs ________ " Hat ___________ Shirt __________ " Gloves 6 ¾ Underwear ________ �MEMORANDUM FROM 1901. Errett & I went to Mr. Jas. Mothersill's, Norval the day before Christmas. I went to Binkham public school six weeks before Christmas, when Miss Falconer gave up teaching, and Uncle Joe and Aunt Barbara McMillan gave up house keeping farming MEMORANDUM FROM 1901. meetings were held at Hillsburg in September 2 ½ weeks. result 22 baptized and we hope many were strengthened spiritually. Florence & I went to Uncle John Dolsons monday to help with threshing. JANUARY WEDNESDAY 1 1902 fine & cold. Florence & Errett and I went to see Dave Mcmillans house finished threshing at Dolsons JANUARY THURSDAY 2 1902 cold & raw morning. Flo. & I walked home. Errett went last night, turned wild and stormy at night. FRIDAY 3 Oliver M. left Errett and I over at Snelgrove. we came home. Mrs. Maltley Willie, Mrs. Hope & baby Andrew here for dinner. cold & windy. SATURDAY 4 Father & mother had tea at Mrs Lakes JANUARY SUNDAY 5 1902 we all went to church I went to Angus Thomson's and to the Hall at Hillsburg at night when Errett met me. MONDAY 6 Pa went to Hillsburg. TUESDAY 7 Pa & Ma went to Peter Thomsons. brought home flour from Grandvalley JANUARY WEDNESDAY 8 1902 Pa & Ma went to Uncle Joes. brought home side board and a lot of Aunt Barbara's things. THURSDAY 9 Pa & Ma went to Orangeville �FRIDAY 10 Pa & Ma went to Uncle Joe's JANUARY SATURDAY 11 1902 Pa at Hillsburg. Uncle Joe came here about ten at night. SUNDAY 12 Pa, Errett & I went to Church very cold and stormy MONDAY 13 uncle Joe went away this morning JANUARY TUESDAY 14 1902 {No entry} WEDNESDAY 15 Pa at Hillsburg and at Uncle Joes for Mrs. Lakes things which he bought. THURSDAY 16 Mrs. Haws, Mr. Watson Roy Haws, Mrs. J Carmichal and Miss Rose McMurchy here for tea. an nice day JANUARY FRIDAY 17 1902 Pa went to Hillsburg SATURDAY 18 Pa took potatoes to Hillsburg Ma, Errett & I went to D.S. McMillan's Aunt Barbara came home with pa. SUNDAY 19 we all went to church and I went to Lanes. MONDAY JANUARY 20 Beautiful day. I went home with Uncle Jim from church Aunt Barbara went back to Uncle Dan's TUESDAY 21 We all went to church �WEDNESDAY 22 went to church. stormy all day not many there but one Frank Smart confessed christ. Millers went with us. THURSDAY JANUARY 23 none of us got to church beautiful night. FRIDAY 24 We all went to church. SATURDAY 25 beautiful day. SUNDAY JANUARY 26 1902 I came home. just father at church. We had dinner at Watsons. MONDAY 27 {No entry} TUESDAY 28 cleaned stove pipes. JANUARY WEDNESDAY 29 1902 Pa & Ma went to Hutchinsons and to church. Mr Lake finished the meetings to-night. Eleven young men to be baptized. THURSDAY 30 Pa went to Hillsburg & I to uncle Dan's FRIDAY 31 Went to Farmer's Institute in Erin. I went to Aunt Mary's. FEBRUARY SATURDAY 1 1902 Pa went to Hillsburg with grist and brought home an {Oxford Range} SUNDAY 2 Snowing, turned wild. Errett & I went to Marsville. �MONDAY 3 Adam McGill helped move stove up. Errett went to Baldwin's. FEBRUARY TUESDAY 4 1902 stormy & cold. WEDNESDAY 5 stormy & cold THURSDAY 6 weather Settled; Aunt Barbara came here. FEBRUARY FRIDAY 7 1902 {No entry} SATURDAY 8 {No entry} SUNDAY 9 stormy. no one went to church. very few there. FEBRUARY MONDAY 10 1902 {No entry} TUESDAY 11 {No entry} WEDNESDAY 12 brought 1 cwt. coal home FEBRUARY THURSDAY 13 1902 clear and cold. Pa and Ma went to Hillsburg with Aunt Barbara. FRIDAY 14 very fine & bright SATURDAY 15 �we killed a pig I went to Donalds. FEBRUARY SUNDAY 16 1902 very fine. Pa and Ma went to church and to D. Thomsons. MONDAY 17 cold and fine. I went to Hillsburg. TUESDAY 18 very fine, went after grist. FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 19 1902 Pa and Errett went to uncle Jim's. THURSDAY 20 I went to McKinnons and they were away. Mrs McGill & Flora here FRIDAY 21 Pa went to Farmers Institute afternoon & mother to McMurchy's at night Errett & I went with pa FEBRUARY SATURDAY 22 1902 Pa & Ma went to Erin Centre. E. & I went to Marsville & Hillsburg with Watson's. Mr. Harlow preached in Mr. Lake's absence at Meaford. Mr. Harlow student at St. Thomas. (Sunday. SUNDAY 23 Saturday. Pa went to Hillsburg twice with potatoes and grist. MONDAY 24 Pa went to Alton with a calf for Uncle Dan. sold little Jersey FEBRUARY TUESDAY 25 1902 Pa went to Hillsburg with 7 pigs. took grist home WEDNESDAY 26 Pa went to Guelph to Stock sale. THURSDAY 27 �Pa came home by Erin Jim Currie with him. FEBRUARY FRIDAY 28 1902 Tom. Rogers & Bill Thomson started cutting wood and Bill cut his foot badly. took him home after dinner. MARCH SATURDAY 1 raining some. Pa and Errett went to Hillsburg. SUNDAY 2 wet, rained and snowed MARCH MONDAY 3 1902 cold & stormy. B. Potter came to-day to cut wood TUESDAY 4 Pa went to Hillsburg. Mr. John McKechnie of North Dakota came here. WEDNESDAY 5 Pa went to Alex McKinnon's (sr.) Sale. and drove. Mr. J. McKechnie to B. Thomson's MARCH THURSDAY 6 1902 {No entry} FRIDAY 7 {No entry} SATURDAY 8 {No entry} MARCH SUNDAY 9 1902 Pa, Errett & I went to church. MONDAY 10 {No entry} �TUESDAY 11 Uncle Jim Currie & Dan Ferguson came here to-night. MARCH WEDNESDAY 12 1902 raining in forenoon sold George our horse for $105. to Dan. THURSDAY 13 I went to see Mrs. Adam McGill who is sick. pleurisy. FRIDAY 14 father and mother at Watsons all day Mr Watson died at midnight MARCH SATURDAY 15 1902 choppers finished cutting wood. SUNDAY 16 fine and warm. went to Jas. Watson's funeral. MONDAY 17 D. Currie, Owen Sound & E Shepherd Belwood here last night. {Attie} McCausland here for dinner. Jim Currie went away on the train to-night. cold & blustery MARCH TUESDAY 18 1902 washed and gave the clothes horse which Jim Currie made, a trial. WEDNESDAY 19 {No entry} THURSDAY 20 fine. Mrs. McKinnon here. Pa went to Hillsburg. Errett went to Baptist church. MARCH FRIDAY 21 1902 I went to Dixons and Adam McGills to see the sick folks SATURDAY 22 Ma, Erret & I went to Mrs. Hutchinson's funeral. fine day �SUNDAY 23 Pa & Hillsburg Mr. Lake came here to-night. His wife is away visiting at her home in Ohio. We all went to church Sermon. "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples if ye love one another. MARCH MONDAY 24 1902 Pa at Hillsburg. Mr. Lake came here to night. TUESDAY 25 Pa & Ma went to Orangeville. WEDNESDAY 26 I went to See Mrs. Adam McGill. MARCH THURSDAY 27 1902 Ma went to D.E. McGills. Pa went to Legget's and to Hillsburg. Errett went to J.H. Burts & to Baptist meeting at Hillsburg. Mr. Lake & I went to song-service at Erin Centre. toads singing beautifully. FRIDAY 28 Easter holidays start. started ploughing. Mr. Lake went away. SATURDAY 29 Errett ploughing. Errett went with me to Watson's and I stayed. MARCH SUNDAY 30 1902 warm & fine. I went to Marsville with Watson's. Pa and Ma went to Uncle Jims after church. Errett at home alone all day. rained at night. MONDAY 31 Snow on ground. Willie Haws drove me home. drawing wood from the bush. APRIL TUESDAY 1 I at Adam's & Donalds for skirt pattern APRIL WEDNESDAY 2 1902 very cold & windy. THURSDAY 3 Mother & Mrs. Haws went to D. McMillan's. Pa went to Hillsburg. �FRIDAY 4 fine & warm. Pa & Errett went to Hillsburg with potatoes. 50 cents. APRIL SATURDAY 5 1902 Errett SUNDAY 6 we all went to church. MONDAY 7 rained. Pa bought a horse from Thompsons. APRIL TUESDAY 8 1902 Sewing. WEDNESDAY 9 Sewing & choring. THURSDAY 10 {No entry} Friday April 11 {No entry} Saturday April 12 {No entry} Sunday April 13 cold. Ma, Errett & I went up to Marsville. I went to Gears APRIL MONDAY 14 1902 fine and cold we went to Mr. Semples in the evening. TUESDAY 15 fine. WEDNESDAY 16 �fine. Hattie drove me home at night. APRIL THURSDAY 17 1902 {No entry} FRIDAY 18 Horse Show day. Pa went. Errett sowing. no school after dinner. SATURDAY 19 cold; threatening rain. APRIL SUNDAY 20 1902 we all went to church. sermon. The virgins. Pa & Ma went to Gear's for my skirt which I forgot. MONDAY 21 cold & dull. TUESDAY 22 fine & very warm. Errett & I went to Toronto. to Aunt Julia McMillan's. He bought clothes and came home. I went to see a physician. APRIL WEDNESDAY 23 1902 Aunt Julia & I in the city shopping and went to see Dr. Hall. I'm to receive instructions by mail. THURSDAY 24 I went down to the city, shopped and went to see Mrs. McPhedran with whom I had luncheon. then supper and stayed all night with Emily Watson. fine & cooler. FRIDAY 25 Called to see Mabel McMillan nurse at Grace Hospital rained most of afternoon. I came home from Toronto. Pa & Errett met me at Hillsburg. APRIL SATURDAY 26 1902 rained Some. Sold the horse we bought from Thompson's. SUNDAY 27 we all went to church. MONDAY 28 �cold. APRIL TUESDAY 29 1902 dull, started to rain at 4 p.m... Errett & I went to Hattie Gear's wedding (see memoranda) arrived home 2:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY 30 I was up at usual time to-day but after breakfast went to bed and slept till noon. Mrs. Haws here a few minutes. mother went to see Mrs. D.E. McGill. MAY THURSDAY 1 Pa & Ma at Hillsburg. Mr. Lake wants us to keep his horse for him during his illness MAY FRIDAY 2 1902 Pa went to Hillsburg for Mr. Lakes horse & buggy. At night he went with a load to mimosa political meeting SATURDAY 3 Pa & I went to Hillsburg & to see Mr Lake who is ill with appendicitis. SUNDAY 4 rained a little in morning. Pa & Ma went to Erin Centre. Mr Henry King of Or'ville preached. Mother, Errett & I went to Marsville at night. Mr. Chapman preached from John 17th chapter. MAY MONDAY 5 1902 fine and warm. started painting kitchen. washed & churned. Cousin Alex, here for dinner. Wm. Collier here helping draw out manure. TUESDAY 6 colder. Mr. G. McArthur came to-day with Team and waggon to help draw out manure. showery, very windy, thunder storm at night. WEDNESDAY 7 colder and very windy dull in morning. MAY THURSDAY 8 1902 Pa & Ma went to Orangeville FRIDAY 9 �painting the kitchen. Mr. Geo. Potter came here to-night to spread manure. Pa went to Hillsburg Ice one inch thick SATURDAY 10 ice in morning. papering kitchen. fine Mr. McGregor from Inglewood here for dinner. Pa went to Erin for our new buggy & brought it home. MAY SUNDAY 11 1902 fine & warm. Pa & Ma went to Erin Centre - no preacher. Errett & I went to Marsville. Sermon. "The Cunning Servant" MONDAY 12 fine. baked bread, washed and churned, cleaned the yard and painted some. At 4:30 I went to the bush for flowers and after supper pa & ma went to Hillsburg. TUESDAY 13 painting the kitchen. MAY WEDNESDAY 14 1902 fine and warm. washed blankets cleaned yard and cut out old berry bushes. THURSDAY 15 warm. finished painting kitchen (warm gray). Pa drove me to visit Mable Currie (till Sunday) on 3rd line of Erin. She takes care of her grand mother. FRIDAY 16 fine & warm. Mable & I sewing washing, ironing & sewing a silk waist MAY SATURDAY 17 1902 very warm. Mable & I Sewing. Mother burned old rags and trash. Pa took home Mr. Lake's horse. SUNDAY 18 had breakfast at Jas. Thomsons, fine, warm, windy, rained in evening. mable & I went to church. Mr Lake able to preach. Large attendance Sermon. I Pet. II first of chapter. Errett went to church opening at Orton. MONDAY 19 nature is doning her beautiful (fine morning) spring robes. The strong melodious voice of the fish man sounds nearly five miles. "Cousin" Jim Currie came from Erin here on the train �MAY TUESDAY 20 1902 warm Jim went back to Dan Curries after his clothes. raining in morning rained last night. warm day WEDNESDAY 21 warmer. working in garden. Pa went to Hillsburg. THURSDAY 22 very warm. sheared sheep in forenoon. I in garden till 10.15. hot day, big rain storm. Uncle Dan here for supper. He & pa to Orton with sheep left aunt B. at Uncle Dans. MAY FRIDAY 23 1902 dull & raining. SATURDAY 24 rained a little. Pa went to Hillsburg. Aunt Barbara came home with him. On evening train he went to Brampton with two cows & their calves. sold to Neil Smith for $200. SUNDAY 25 fine morning. Aunt B. Ma & Errett went to church in morning Jim & I gathering flowers. rained. we went to Hillsburg at night and Pa at Dolsons. MAY MONDAY 26 1902 cold & windy. Jim & Errett went to Hillsburg to meet Pa. They attended Tookey's meeting (political) Pa came home by Georgetown. drove. evening train ran off track Sam Nodwell died. TUESDAY 27 very cold & windy. Mrs. McGill & Flora here for supper. planting maple trees in the lane WEDNESDAY 28 very cold. Pa & Jim went to Alton with wool 7 cts unwashed Mr. Thompson our teacher came. Errett at home in bed all day with sore eyes MAY THURSDAY 29 1902 very windy & cold Pa & I went to Hillsburg and to Francis Gray's funeral. election Day. FRIDAY 30 mother went to Toronto June meeting. fine. SATURDAY 31 �Errett went to Dr. Gibson with his eyes. Livy wheeled home with him. He had Mr. Lake's wheel borrowed JUNE SUNDAY 1 1902 fine & warm. Poulticing Errett's eyes with egg & burnt alum. And he must keep them in the dark. Pa, Livy & I went to church MONDAY 2 Pa at Hillsburg. fine, warm TUESDAY 3 Pa at Hillsburg. fine. cold & showery. JUNE WEDNESDAY 4 1902 fine & cooler. THURSDAY 5 Colin & Hiliard (his son) here for dinner to-day Errett went to school to-day eyes nearly better. FRIDAY 6 mother came home after being at Hamilton visiting Aunt Flora. JUNE SATURDAY 7 1902 fine. finished planting potatoes. SUNDAY 8 we all went to church a.m. then E. & I went for flowers to woods after dinner.Pa & Ma went to Watsons and at night E. & I went to Hillsburg church. MONDAY 9 fine. Sanderson 3 fence men came to-day. JUNE TUESDAY 10 1902 I have now sore eyes. took a slight cold yesterday WEDNESDAY 11 eyes not better. THURSDAY 12 �Pa took me to Dr. Gibson. A serious case of inflammation of eyes. JUNE FRIDAY 13 1902 eyes worse. SATURDAY 14 Aunt Barbara came to-day. I in bed all day. Dr. Gibson here SUNDAY 15 Pa & Errett went to church. I got up at noon. Uncle Charlie & Aunt Margaret here for Supper. JUNE MONDAY 16 1902 inflammation leaving eyes. bathing them according to Dr. McKinnon's directions. a woollen cloth three or four thicknesses TUESDAY 17 in water as hot as can be borne. Bathe a half hour every two hours. People ought not to allow them selfes to get run down and then they would WEDNESDAY 18 not be likely to get sick from a cold. Mrs. McKinnon here. JUNE THURSDAY 19 1902 Mr & Mrs. Lake here for supper FRIDAY 20 District meeting at marsville. Olive Thomson here for supper. Mr & Mrs. Lake called SATURDAY 21 {No entry} JUNE SUNDAY 22 1902 Pa & Jim & Errett at marsville. MONDAY 23 {No entry} TUESDAY 24 �{No entry} JUNE WEDNESDAY 25 1902 {No entry} THURSDAY 26 {No entry} FRIDAY 27 Mr & Mrs Lake here JUNE SATURDAY 28 1902 {No entry} SUNDAY 29 raining. Errett went to Marsville. MONDAY 30 {No entry} JULY TUESDAY 1 1902 Dark day. There is a joy in sorr{ow} That every cloud In faith we work and And {stowe or serve} our masters Perhaps if or our A {drizling} golden. Mrs D.E. McGill here. WEDNESDAY 2 Pa took Errett to Erin to try his Part I Junior Leaving exam. THURSDAY 3 {No entry} JULY FRIDAY 4 1902 Thoughts are found in silver lined trust and pray will to do good works abound we may find. Errett came home. SATURDAY 5 {No entry} SUNDAY 6 �very warm. Wm. Watson here for supper. Errett went to Hillsburg Pa & Jim to Marsville. JULY MONDAY 7 1902 Mr. Lake here. TUESDAY 8 eyes bandaged for four weeks during which time I have been a great trouble I am afraid. Mr. Lake brought word from Dr. Reeves to take exercise in open air and to-night my eyes were able to look out around. this morning I took a cold bath and had mother lead me about. WEDNESDAY 9 {No entry} JULY THURSDAY 10 1902 eyes getting stronger. fallwheat getting ripe. Aunt Flora & Ella here for dinner. FRIDAY 11 Mr & Mrs Lake here for supper. Jim went away to Peter Thomson's Tuesday night SATURDAY 12 They are going out west leaving Roy & Roland and Jim at home. The power of sight is a great blessing JULY SUNDAY 13 1902 Pa & Ma went to church. MONDAY 14 {No entry} TUESDAY 15 {No entry} JULY WEDNESDAY 16 1902 I had Supper at D.E. McGill's. THURSDAY 17 I had supper at D.E. McGills. McKninons. Pa & M FRIDAY 18 �fine. Mrs. Geo. Roadhouse & family Willie, John, Edna and Thomson came this evening. JULY SATURDAY 19 1902 raining all day. SUNDAY 20 drizzling in morning. did not go to church. after dinner we went to McKinleys with Roadhouses. rained when coming home we enjoyed their visit so much. MONDAY 21 raining Pa & Errett & I went to Hillsburg I went stayed at Uncle C.J. McMillan's. JULY TUESDAY 22 1902 had tea at Jas Carmiceal's. called to see Aunt Barbara who is now living back of the hardware store which Joe and Wm. Lawson are keeping. WEDNESDAY 23 had tea at Mr. Lakes. stayed at Aunt Barbara's all night THURSDAY 24 went up to Uncle Dan's JULY FRIDAY 25 1902 Livy & I went to Baseball match. I went to Aunt Barbaras stayed all night and SATURDAY 26 went on train to Erin to attend picnic. rained, postponed. SUNDAY 27 We all went to church rained coming home Mabel Thomson came home with us. We had dinner at Elias Bordens. Jim Currie, Roy & Roland here. JULY MONDAY 28 1902 fine. Errett went on train to Erin to dentist went took democrat to picnic. fine & warm. Emerson McMillan went with us. TUESDAY 29 Pa & Ma went to Jas. Reeds funeral came home by Erin. Errett went to dentist in Hillsburg �WEDNESDAY 30 G. Baldwin here for Supper JULY THURSDAY 31 1902 {No entry} AUGUST FRIDAY 1 I went over to Halls for Black berres. 2 qts 15 cts. SATURDAY 2 Pa & Ma went to Hillsburg AUGUST SUNDAY 3 1902 We all went to church. Errett went to P. Thomson's for dinner. Uncle Joe & Aunt Barbara here for dinner. MONDAY 4 Pa went to Hillsburg for grist. TUESDAY 5 rainy. three implement agents here AUGUST WEDNESDAY 6 1902 fine & cool; Mrs J.C. Blackwood & Maggie McMillan here for dinner. Sent home two buckets raspberries. Uncle Dan here after supper borrowed $50 from Pa. THURSDAY 7 {No entry} FRIDAY 8 {No entry} AUGUST SATURDAY 9 1902 {No entry} SUNDAY 10 raining very little. we did not go to church in morning. Errett & I went at night. �MONDAY 11 Mr. Chapman preacher at marsville & Son & Alex Hutchison here for dinner threshed in after-noon. AUGUST TUESDAY 12 1902 Pa brought home a new Deering Binder. price, old binder and WEDNESDAY 13 Aunt Maggie came for dinner. THURSDAY 14 Aunt Maggie went this fore noon. I went to McKinnon's after dinner - very warm but turned cold AUGUST FRIDAY 15 1902 Mr. & Mrs. D. Gear here for dinner. Annie McPhedran, Ella & Archie McKinnon for supper. Aunt Julia, Arnold, Albert & Mary Maude drove out from Guelph to-day. Emerson McMillan came here this morning. SATURDAY 16 Livy McMillan and "Gid" McDougall here for supper. Annie went home and So did Emerson. fine and cool SUNDAY 17 Pa & Ma & Arnold went to church. Mrs. McPhedran here for dinner. The rest all went away and Jim and Roland here for supper Errett & I went to Hillsburg AUGUST MONDAY 18 1902 Pa & Ma went to Erin for the rag carpet. rained last night. Aunt Julia started from Hillsburg to home at 11 a.m. took in three load oats this evening TUESDAY 19 rained heavily last night many oats out. WEDNESDAY 20 Mr and Mrs. Lake called Mr. Sproule brought a telegram from Uncle Malcolm. "Janet not expected to get better." Pa started away to StevensviLle immediately raining. AUGUST THURSDAY 21 1902 finer, bright & windy. Mr. Cunningham here looking at cattle. Errett went to Hillsburg at night for a man but got none. Norman Somerville brought us word that Aunt Jane Campbell died. �FRIDAY 22 cold, windy, small shower, bright and cloudy. Ma & Errett drew in three loads of oats. I helped some in the mow. Errett went to Hillsburg again for a man. SATURDAY 23 fine and warmer Uncle Joe came up to help draw in oats. Adam threshing peas in the field Errett did not go. Ma and Errett went to Hillsburg with Joe AUGUST SUNDAY 24 1902 very warm. Pa came to Acton last night and home to day from church. Ma, Errett & I went to church with 2 horse & buggy as Pa had single harness MONDAY 25 drawing in oats. fine. I making shirts for Pa. TUESDAY 26 finished drawing in oats. Mother on the mow. AUGUST WEDNESDAY 27 1902 pulling pease. Mother went to McKinnons. rained heavily about 5 o'clock. THURSDAY 28 fine. Mrs. D. Thomson Sr., Sarah Belle & Donalds wife thrown out of the buggy and bruised FRIDAY 29 Mrs. Haws over in the evening. Robt. Jackson came to-night to help draw in peas. I driving horse for fork to-day AUGUST SATURDAY 30 1902 fine & warm. finished harvest. Mary McPhedran, Ella McKinnon & {Iria, Ira or Via} Thomson here for supper after which our men went over to help watson's. SUNDAY 31 Mother, Errett & I went to church. very warm. we stopped on road several times for cherries water, flowers and apples SEPTEMBER MONDAY 1 fine �SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 2 1902 very warm. Mother and I went to Toronto. She came hop home and I went to McPhedrans WEDNESDAY 3 I went down town and also to prayer meeting at Cecil St which I enjoyed so much. Bethlehem was the subject. THURSDAY 4 turned cold after raining I came home Mrs. D. Thomson Sr. fell and struck her nose on a bone breaking an artery, bled 5 hours SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 5 1902 quite cool. Olive Thomson came here from school SATURDAY 6 dull turned warmer, mother, Olive & I went down to Peter Thomsons but Mrs. T. is not home yet. SUNDAY 7 very windy. Jim Currie came back here from Thomson's. we all went to church. Errett to Burts for dinner. No preacher so Mr. Wm. Burt preached. If I be lifted up SEPTEMBER MONDAY 8 1902 very windy. sowing fall wheat. TUESDAY 9 showry. Pa, Errett & Jim went to Hillsburg (dentist day) brought home piano box WEDNESDAY 10 men made harness closet. will draw all men unto me. SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 11 1902 cold. Mother went to Barne's. FRIDAY 12 {No entry} SATURDAY 13 cool. I went to McKinnons with Pa & Jim when going to Hillsburg. We had chicken for supper �SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 14 1902 Pa, Errett & I went to church. {Fleet} and the buggy. David Dick preached. growing in grace II Peter III 18. MONDAY 15 I went to Watsons Pa went to Grand Valley with wheat. TUESDAY 16 {No entry} SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 17 1902 {No entry} THURSDAY 18 Pa, Ma & I went to Orangeville with Fleet & the buggy. She was very wild. FRIDAY 19 {No entry} SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 20 1902 Pa & Jim went to Hillsburg SUNDAY 21 Mr. and Mrs. P. Thomson here for dinner. fine and warm. Pa & Ma went to church. Errett & I went to Marsville. Gears came here for dinner. Errett went to Easts then to Reading then to Hillsburg I went to Easts for supper then to Marsville. Mr. Chapman & his son James came here and stayed all night. MONDAY 22 Jim went to Dan McGills to work. Sultry. Ma went to Arch. White's and came home with Mrs. McGill. I went up to see Jessie Woolner who has appendicitis. SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 23 1902 Pa, Errett & I dug a load of potatoes {5}5 cents. very warm, but cooler Jessie Woolner went under an operation. very successful. WEDNESDAY 24 very cold & windy. We dug another load of potatoes. Jessie getting along well. THURSDAY 25 �dull and cold. Pa took Mother to Hillsburg to Aunt Barbara's SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 26 1902 We all attended the meeting. dull and misty. SATURDAY 27 dull & misty. Mother came home on the wagon with Father. SUNDAY 28 Aunt Ella Currie came up at night. we went to Marsville in morning. SEPTEMBER MONDAY 29 1902 McKinnons threshing Mother helping. fine day. TUESDAY 30 rainy. I was helping McKinnons. I started threshing at the other place. OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 1 very cold. finished {Dannie} took me home will not finish till tomorrow. OCTOBER THURSDAY 2 1902 Mrs. Haws and Emily Watson came over and Mrs. H. & Mother went to D.E. McGill's. all but me went to church at night. FRIDAY 3 we all went to church to night. SATURDAY 4 Lavina Bolton here picking potatoes. OCTOBER SUNDAY 5 1902 dull and rained in afternoon. Aunt Ella went home. Mrs. Genders, Lucy Gear and Miss Lillie Anderson here for dinner. Pa & Ma went to church at night. MONDAY 6 finished the potatoes 300 bags of 5 acres not so good as former years but good considering this year's crop. TUESDAY 7 �we threshed OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 8 1902 Pa & Errett went to Belwood Show. we washed and cleaned two stoves at night went to Hillsburg meeting at the Hall. THURSDAY 9 very cold. Pa and ma left me at Orangeville at Mrs. Thomson's FRIDAY 10 I had tea at {Bennets} and stayed all night OCTOBER SATURDAY 11 1902 warm. SUNDAY 12 went to English and Presbyterian church. Fine sermon in the morning on missions MONDAY 13 Ethel & I had tea at Mr. Mrs. McMillans. rainy. OCTOBER TUESDAY 14 1902 cold. and rainy. WEDNESDAY 15 bright and cold. I came home to Hillsburg by train THURSDAY 16 I attended Thanksgiving Service at Hillsburg. Pa went down and I came home sweet home. OCTOBER FRIDAY 17 1902 Attended Erin Show very cold day. A great many there. Alex Campbell came home with us. SATURDAY 18 Pa & Ma went to Hillsburg Uncle Malcolm Campbell Came here to-night SUNDAY 19 �All but mother went to church and to Uncle Jim Currie's. rained after dinner OCTOBER MONDAY 20 1902 Watsons Threshing fine day TUESDAY 21 dull. Mother went to Watsons. WEDNESDAY 22 I went to Watsons a while. Emily leaves for Toronto to-morrow they finished threshing. OCTOBER THURSDAY 23 1902 Pa & I went to Hillsburg very cold. Ma at D.E. McGills for tea. FRIDAY 24 Ma went to Woolner's Edna McGill came up. Thunder this morning. warmer. SATURDAY 25 Mr & Mrs. Lake called here. fine & cold OCTOBER SUNDAY 26 1902 Pa & Ma went to Erin Centre Errett & I to Marsville Elmer & Theodore McMillan here for dinner. Rained at night finished drawing in turnips. MONDAY 27 Pa & Errett went to Hillsburg with grist and got two bags apple made into cider. Brought Mr. Lakes horse & buggy up while he is in Toronto preaching finished turnips. TUESDAY 28 cold. Pa & Ma went to Orangeville to see Ethel Thomson who is very ill. OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 29 1902 cold & fine. hard frost and Snow last night. Pa & Ma went to Hillsburg hat supper at Uncle Joes. we wrote to Ethel Thomson THURSDAY 30 dull & dark. Pa & Ma went lit lamp and at dinner at noon with lamp light. FRIDAY 31 �very fine bright and warm in the Sunshine. P. Thomson brought a load of turnips. Put on storm windows NOVEMBER SATURDAY 1 1902 Mrs McGill and Flora here for tea. Errett at John King's threshing. Pa at Grandvalley with sixteen fifteen lambs and one sheep at $4.00 each. SUNDAY 2 bright and warm. Pa & Ma went to Erin Centre & E & I went to Marsville. Uncle Dan and Aunt Lizzie here for tea. MONDAY 3 cleaned the pantry NOVEMBER TUESDAY 4 1902 Pa finished threshing at King's. WEDNESDAY 5 fine and warm. Pa & Ma started off for Colin McMillans, Hugh McDougall's, Uncle Jims & Pinkney's. THURSDAY 6 Rained heavily & much last night. cooler to-day. NOVEMBER FRIDAY 7 1902 fine and cold. hard frost last night. beautiful night. SATURDAY 8 beautiful bright day Pa went to Hillsburg. I walked to D.E. McGill's on a call SUNDAY 9 fine. Errett & I went to Marsville and then to Gear's for dinner and tea Pa & Ma went to Erin Centre NOVEMBER MONDAY 10 1902 {No entry} TUESDAY 11 {No entry} WEDNESDAY 12 �fine. Uncle Jim Came up to-night. NOVEMBER THURSDAY 13 1902 Uncle Jim Pa, Errett & I went to Orangeville Ethel Thomson very ill. dull in morning. fine very fine after dinner. Pa went to Hillsburg with Mr. Lake's horse and to the Beef Ring meeting FRIDAY 14 dull and raw. Edna McGill here Pa went to Hillsburg. SATURDAY 15 {No entry} NOVEMBER SUNDAY 16 1902 dull & dark. Errett & I at home all day. Pa and Ma went to church and to see Rose Currie who has the jaundice at her Grandma's. MONDAY 17 dull & rainy TUESDAY 18 very dull. NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 19 1902 first day we Saw sunshine since last Thursday Pa & I went to Hillsburg THURSDAY 20 Mrs McKinnon and Ethel McKinnon came up. fine day. housecleaning FRIDAY 21 Pa and Errett went to Uncle Jims bought a sheep then came to (late) Jas. Reid's sale. Cold. NOVEMBER SATURDAY 22 1902 fine. SUNDAY 23 cold and muddy Ma, Errett & I went to church and to see Rose who is much better. MONDAY 24 �turned very fine. I went to McKinnons after dinner. NOVEMBER TUESDAY 25 1902 Pa and Ma went to Hillsburg with chop stuff. WEDNESDAY 26 Pa went to Jas Kirkwood's and bought four sheep snowing and stormy. making heavy pants for Errett. THURSDAY 27 Pa and I went to Hillsburg after stone ground chop stuff with the sleigh. Rory Allingham came home with us. NOVEMBER FRIDAY 28 1902 drawing wood from the bush with the sleigh. fine and bright Mother went to D.E. McGill's. Miss Lamont and Maggie Thomson walked down here. I went to bush SATURDAY 29 fine cold and bright Pa went to Hillsburg after dinner and Roy went along. Maggie & I went sleighriding to the bush in forenoon SUNDAY 30 fine & cold. all but Pa went to church in the carriage. He stayed to milk his Cow at 1 p.m. DECEMBER MONDAY 1 1902 {No entry} TUESDAY 2 Pa went to Hillsburg I went to McKinnons for yeast. WEDNESDAY 3 Pa at Hillsburg. DECEMBER THURSDAY 4 1902 Pa & Ma went to Hillsburg Errett & I went to a little party at Uncle Dans. arrived home at 2:30 a.m. and I mixed the bread before going to bed and Errett brought in a couple pigs to the stove. saved lifes of one. FRIDAY 5 �fine & cold. D.E. McGill's Sale. Pa & Errett started to Guelph with Bonnie Doon to the winter fair. stayed at Jims all night. SATURDAY 6 I at D.E. McGills in the evening for the mail cold. Pa & Errett arrived in Guelph all in good order at 1 o'clock. DECEMBER SUNDAY 7 1902 Snowy. I walked up to Marsville. sermon Mark XIV 42-43. Sleep on new rise, let us go hence. Let us not dwell on the mistakes and failures f but rise and do better. never give up and think it no use. trying to improve MONDAY 8 very cold & stormy I walked to Watsons with a letter to post Sandy & Gordon Cooper came here. stayed all night. TUESDAY 9 Willie Watson over and very kindly took a loaf of bread to Nodwell Pa in Guelph. Jim Byers here inviting us to a presentation for Belle. DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 10 1902 {No entry} THURSDAY 11 {No entry} FRIDAY 12 cold & bright. I went over to Watsons in the morning. Pa & Mr. Poole from Brockville came home with Jim's horse & buggy DECEMBER SATURDAY 13 1902 very cold and stormy Pa took Mr. Poole and the calf he bought for $85 dollars to Orton Station. very stormy. SUNDAY 14 Pa Ma & Jim & I went up to Marsville. fine and a beautiful day. Pa went to Uncle Jims in the evening. He is to take away a load of lambs for Jim tomorrow MONDAY 15 �cold. poor sleighing Fred McMillan drove Aunt Flora Allingham up from Hillsburg. Old Violet - our oldest cow - died this morning DECEMBER TUESDAY 16 1902 Pa & Errett came home from Uncle Jims with Bonnie Doon. quite cold. Willie Watson helped draw Violet out to the woods WEDNESDAY 17 Pa & Errett at Peter Thomsons Sale. cold, very slippery. THURSDAY 18 Pa & I went to Hillsburg took Aunt Flora home back to Aunt Barbara's. thawing so did not shoe the horses DECEMBER FRIDAY 19 1902 Pa & Ma went to Hillsburg. SATURDAY 20 Pa & Ma went to Hillsburg. got horses shod. SUNDAY 21 raining a little all day we did not go to church DECEMBER MONDAY 22 1902 Pa went to Ospringe. TUESDAY 23 Pa & Ma went to Peter Thomsons for dinner. Errett to the dentist fine very bright. WEDNESDAY 24 Errett was riding Fleet to the well and she slipped and fell on his him. He saved well by just a slight sprain of the ankle and one toe & back a little. DECEMBER THURSDAY 25 1902 Christmas. very fine & cold. good sleighing. For dinner we had Uncle's Jim & Joe, Aunt's Ella & Barbara. cousins Allie, Fred, Victor McMillan, Alex Currie, Alex Campbell, & Jim Currie Sr. Alex Currie stayed. Have milked "Bonnie Doon" three times every day since 23rd november took gave about 1760 pounds of milk in that time. now as she is giving less have started th twice. �Pa, Ma, Alex & I went to Ethel Thomsons funeral in O'ville. Mr Lake spoke from John XIII 7. good advice to the living. Cold. good sleighing, large funeral. FRIDAY 26 [Incorporated above} SATURDAY 27 fine & cold. Errett out to work again. DECEMBER SUNDAY 28 1902 Pa, Ma & I went to church and I went to Angus Thomson's and we all went to the hall at night. cold & windy, good sleighing. MONDAY 29 Mabel Thomson & I went to Mathisons for dinner. Snowing TUESDAY 30 Stormy. Mr Thomson & I called had dinner at McKinleys and called to see Mabel Curries Grandmother Thomson who died to day. Kate Loney came home with us. 31st. Dolly Thomson & Katie Loney drove me home. had a very enjoyable visit. MEMORANDA. Snow went away earlier than usual. no man to help with the spring work. April 29th Errett & I attended the wedding of Miss Hattie Gear and Mr. Henry Genders of Folkingham England, now preaching at Glencoe, Mosa & Alvinston. Mr. T.L. Fowler President of the St. Thomas College performed the ceremony and Lucy was the bridesmaid. Mr. C.C. Sinclair of Ridgetown groomsman. I helped wait on the tables. Erretts and my present was. a glass fruit dish, ½ doz. double cheese egg cups, 1 bone mustard spoon & three large hem-stitched huckaback towels. The presents were many beautiful & costly. About 50 guests were MEMORANDA. present. and spent a very enjoyable time. May 10th. Ice 1 inch on water barrel. May 28 ice ¼ in. thick on water barrel. ADDRESSES Name Residence Dr. Ogden Jones 126 Carlton St. Toronto. Mr. Wm. Geir, Panima, Alberta, N.W.T. �Alberta Gulley 354 Markham St. Toronto Mullin & Muir (wall paper) 436 yonge St (opp. Carlton) Toronto The Bredin Bread Co. Limited 160 to 164 Avenue Rd. Toronto {MEMORANDA} Eccles. III I, "To everything there is a season or opportunity of doing." Time may be continued when the season of time is lost; the sails of time may be aloft when the opportunity of time is lost. Every time is not a springtime, a seed time, a gathering time. "Who goeth in the way which Christ hath gone, Is much more sure to meet him than the one that travels both by-ways." Basis virtutum constantia. Constancy is the foundation of virtues. Be right and persist. {MEMORANDA} [table - blank} {MEMORANDA} Cio che Dio vuole, is voglio - What God wills, I will. 1. Temperance - Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation; sleep not to dullness. 2. Silence - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation. 3. Order - Let all things have their places; let each part of your business have its time. 4. Resolution - Resolve to perform what you ought perform without fail what you resolve. 5. Fragility - Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e. waste nothing. 6. Industry - Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions 7. Sincerity - Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly; and if you speak, speak accordingly. 8. Justice - Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are our duty. 9. Moderation - Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve. 10. Cleanliness - Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes or habitation. 11. Tranquillity - Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable. 12. Chastity - Encourage purity of heart and mind; let not loose thoughts occupy your leisure hours; guard most against those temptations which most frequently present themselves �13. Humility - Imitate Jesus. CASH ACCOUNT - JANUARY Date - Received - Paid 2 - Letter to E. Thomson - 2 4 - Letter to F.E.P.M. - 2 4 - Letter to Miss Gilbert - 2 28 - Letter to J.L. Leary - 5 31 - Letter to A. Currie - 2 Collection - 20 {Total} - 35 CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY Date - Received - Paid Collection - 22 Letter to Ladies Home Journal - 2 18 - Letter to Flo. & book postage - 4 12 - Letter to Aunt Julia McM - 2 {Total} - 33 CASH ACCOUNT - MARCH Date - Received - Paid 1 - Flower seeds 10 postage - 12 3 - 3 post cards for flower seed - 2 4 - Flanellette 5 yds - 60 Letters Katie, Journal, Miss Thurlow. - 6 Collection - 25 {Total} - 105 �CASH ACCOUNT - APRIL Date - Received - Paid Letter Hattie Gear - 2 Flower seeds - 30 10 - 3 Letters, Mrs. E.E. Cripps, M. McMillan & S.J.D.C. - 6 13-20 - Collection - 10 22 - Fare to Toronto Junct. 2.25 Street car fare -10 23 - 2 skeins silk5 - 10 1 spool Linen thread - 5 1 yd yellow ribbon - 3 9 yds. print 6 - 54 1 Linen Skirt - 1.25 13 yds Lawn 10 1.30 2 pac H. pins - 5 Lace collar. - 50 remnant ribbons - 5 2¼ yds black ribbon25 - 57 ribbon rem - 10 2 yds swiss insertion - 25 4 silk Hcf - 50 2 pr. hose - 50 fare - 15 2 spools - 5 27 - Diary -15 �CASH ACCOUNT - APRIL Date - Received - Paid 27 - Collection - 5 18 - paper postage - 3 23 - Half of wedding present ½ doz double egg cups - 48 bone mustard spoon - 2 glass fruit dish - 10 3 Huckabak towels - 60 23 - Oculist Bill 1.00 {Total} 10.65 CASH ACCOUNT - MAY Date - Received - Paid 2 - Letter Aunt J. McM. - 2 4 - Collection - 5 4 - Home missions - 35 19 - Letter mercury. - 2 18 - Collection - 5 20 - Letter S.J.D.C. - 2 25 - Collection - 56 CASH ACCOUNT - JUNE Date - Received - Paid Dr. Hall - 4.05 Postage - 4 Whitely Pulleys - 1.85 �Total - 6.84 Ribbon - 25 Collection - 15 {Total} - 7.30 CASH ACCOUNT - JULY Date - Received - Paid Letter to Lucy Gear. - 2 24 - Tooth brush - 13 25 - Baseball - 15 26 - Fare to Erin. - 15 Collection - 5 CASH ACCOUNT - AUGUST Date - Received - Paid Collection - 5 Letter K. Thomson - 2 2 Letters - Dr. H. & National C.C. - 04 card Cloak Co. - 1 Letter. Dr Hall - 2 11 - Letter H. Gender - 2 21 - Collection - 10 23 - Letter to M. McMillan - 2 24 - Collection - 5 31 - Collection - 5 {Total} - 38 CASH ACCOUNT - SEPTEMBER �Date - Received - Paid 2 - 5 yds broadcloth1.00 - 5.00 7 yds Lining20 - 1.40 1 yd Canvas - 15 Fare to Toronto - 1.50 Car fare .5 3 - car fare - 20 Gloves - 75 hose - 2 pr - 66 twist 4 pattern30 - 66 ¾ yd silk75 - 1.09 7 yds gray flannel18 - 1.26 writing paper - 25 2½ yds French flannel for waist25 - 63 9 - Letter, messenger - 2 Dr. Hall. Letter - 5 Bill - 3.00 Letter to Miss Thurlow - 2 18 - Pattern25 - 25 {Total} - 15.98 CASH ACCOUNT - OCTOBER Date - Received - Paid Collection - 20 Waist - 88 Making suit - 4.00 �trimmings - 1.04 Hat - 2.00 23 - Postcard - 1 19 - Collection - 10 26 - Home missions - 5 29 - 2 Letters - 4 {Total} - 7.32 CASH ACCOUNT - NOVEMBER Date - Received - Paid 1 - 2 Letters J.H.M K.L. - 1 F.E.P.M. - 4 2 - Collection - 10 Letter Ethel Thomson - 2 8 - Letter to Rose Currie - 2 9 - Collection .10 11 - Letter Ethel T. - 2 13 - Letter J.L. Leary - 4 16 - Collection - 5 19 - 5 yds Flannelette11 - 55 twist - 5 spool - 5 sunbonnet - 10 {Total} - 75 23 - Collection - 5 27 - Postage on book - 4 25 - P.C. to model Farm - 1 �30 - Collection - 5 {Total} - 1.30 CASH ACCOUNT - DECEMBER Date - Received - Paid 2 - Letters - 4 Letter H.G. - 2 Collection - 20 18 - Shoes - 1.50 23 - Silk - 1 Diary - 25 envelopes - 15 {Total} - 2.17 Dr. Gibson - 2.00 {Total} - 4.17 CASH ACCOUNT SUMMARY JANUARY - 35 FEBRUARY - 33 MARCH - 1.02 APRIL - 10.65 MAY - 56 JUNE - 6.84 7.30 JULY - 50 AUGUST - 38 SEPTEMBER - 15.98 OCTOBER - 7.32 �NOVEMBER - 1.30 DECEMBER - 4.17 {Total} 49.86 {MEMORANDA} How to get rid of the Pea Weevil or "pea bug" Place the quantity of peas to be treated in an ordinary 45 gallon coal oil barrel which will hold about five bushels of peas. The quantity of carbon bisulphide that has been found necessary to destroy the weevil is one ounce to every hundred pounds of seed - the treatment lasting for 48 hours. Place in a saucer on top of peas or else pour over them and cover quickly. The carbon is extremely inflammable both in liquid and vapor form so care must be taken not to have any flame, not even a lighted pipe or cigar which is slavish anyway, near the barrel. Barrel must be kept tightly closed for forty eight hours. This does not injure the peas for seed or feed. For more information on Ada Currie, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page 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/. Title A name given to the resource Ada Currie Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Wellington County Museum and Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1902 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Wellington County, Erin Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Ada Currie Diary & Transcription, 1902 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 Ada Currie Diary & Transcription, 1902 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ada Currie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Wellington County Museum and Archive Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1902 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ada Currie Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Wellington County, Erin Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/05fccad3ab3fbc45dccaba1681d09a1f.pdf 04ebcf3d94ccbe12c9064c28b21c658b https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ed3900fe6482774c8673ff42e42dc54b.pdf 32502ae7c4572d126f7421b55f2f408e 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 David Martin Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Martin Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-1882 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, Wentworth County, Beverley Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. David Martin Diary & Transcription, 1859-1862 David Martin Diary & Transcription, 1872-1876 David Martin Diary & Transcription, 1876-1882 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 David Martin Diary & Transcription, 1859-1862 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1859 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. David Martin Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Photographed Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Martin Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor 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, Wentworth County, Beverley 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">Memorandum for 1859</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jany</span></h2> <p>Sa 1 Jany Newyearsday fine day Ther AM 20 PM 30</p> <p>The day kept dully here but some rows {illegible?}</p> <p>Su 2 at church still mild. 26-30</p> <p>M 3 Kills 4 Pigs then gets to Ellection of Counceller sod row and some fold fou 20-30</p> <p>Tu 4 threshers here threshes 160 B whet 24-30</p> <p>W 4 threshing very mild quite a sunny Raus 26-30</p> <p>th 6 {too faint to transcribe} gets #32 28 34</p> <p>f 7 snowing almost all Day {too faint to transcribe} 26 24</p> <p>Sa 8 some snow cold blowing {too faint to transcribe} 10 10</p> <p>Su 9 cold going to church meets {too faint to transcribe} 32 20</p> <p>m 10 Last night has been hardest Frost {too faint to transcribe}</p> <p>tu 11 {too faint to transcribe}</p> <p>w 12 collecting {too faint to transcribe} mild cloudy</p> <p>th 13 {too faint to transcribe} 26 37</p> <p>f 14 {too faint to transcribe} 36 34</p> <p>Sa 15 {too faint to transcribe}</p> <p>Su 16 {too faint to transcribe}</p> <p>m 17 {too faint to transcribe}</p> <p>tu 18 clear cold John + Jean {too faint to transcribe} above 4 24</p> <p>w 19 mild clear very fine 20 36</p> <p>th 20 Remarkably mild clear wind East 30 46</p> <p>f 21 very wet last night sleighing gone mild now 36 34</p> <p>Sa 22 frosty last night slight snow {too faint to transcribe} 14 16</p> <p>Su 23 cold our sacrement. 10-12</p> <p>m 24 out Statestu meeting 20-26</p> <p>t 25 cloudy {too faint to transcribe/illegible}</p> <p>w 26 {too faint to transcribe/illegible}</p> <p>th 27 thawing {too faint to transcribe/illegible}</p> <p>f 28 still thawing sleighing gone</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jany 1858 9</span></h2> <p>Sa 29 has a bad cold and we at the illegiable 30 54</p> <p>Su 30 mild still poorly 32 36</p> <p>m 31 fine very squeamish may poorly 28 34</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feb</span></h2> <p>tu 1 John at Rob's we oats mild 30 36</p> <p>w 2 Innes Mitchel married to day cold blowing 20 20</p> <p>Neglected to mark this week but mild</p> <p>Su 6 M Innefs lands from (Cubefs?) mild now sleighing 36</p> <p>m 7 fine weather freezing moderate 22 30</p> <p>t 8 coldish----26 32</p> <p>w 9 coldish---24 30</p> <p>th 10 fine in morning cold after Innefs and me at Rolantynes 30 22</p> <p>f 11 Ms Innefs goes away 26 30</p> <p>Sa 12 cold--- 0 20</p> <p>Su 13 milder ---20 28</p> <p>m 14 valentines day Paid for Luny's Bell Ms 22 30</p> <p>tu 15 Thawing and raining some 34 38</p> <p>w 16 clear mild ---throwing our soiree tonight 32 40</p> <p>th 17 Rairns soiree proceed of soiree #132 expences #45 Profit #87 Dollars very mild weather 32 40</p> <p>f 18 clear very warm like summer snow almost gone in clearing quite muddy 32 42</p> <p>sa 19 still mild closed thawing, far too mild 30 44</p> <p>su 20 Thunder + lightening with rain last night mild 42 30</p> <p>m 21 cold blowing hard last night and all day 28 28</p> <p>tu 22 milder 30 36</p> <p>w 23 warm very muddy snow all gone brings hom bookcase + lounge 34-46</p> <p>th 24 colder frost clear 26-32</p> <p>f 25 cold cloudy wind blowing still from E 18-20</p> <p>sa 26 milder bit cool snowing afternoon 20-30</p> <p>su 27 thawing cloudy dry 34 40</p> <p>m 28 colder cool colder 26 30</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feby.</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>tu 1 illegible clear George Nicol + mother here 20 30</p> <p>w 2 melt clear sunny 40 28</p> <p>th 3 milder 20 30</p> <p>f 4 milder thawing John at mill 30 34</p> <p>sa 5 still snow last night thawing afternoon 32 37</p> <p>su 6 thawing all day 32 40</p> <p>m 7 cloudy chilly wind East 30 36</p> <p>t 8 veery wet last night. hears + sees blue birds transplanted 2 balsams to planting 36 40</p> <p>w 9 taping for sugar good run gets 36 pails 32 46</p> <p>th 10 good run in forenoon gets 42 pails blue birds plenty 34 48</p> <p>f 11 forenoon gets 3 pails in all 80 pails has 30 ltes sugar + sees 3 plowers at Nimos raising 3 quarts molassas 36 48</p> <p>sa 12 very wet last night no sap frost out of ground sees wild geese 43 43</p> <p>su 13 no sermon Ms Ponleus at Blandfend no run sees robin 40 43</p> <p>m 14 coldish gets 30 pails of sap cloudy 36 40</p> <p>t 15 cold cloudy very heavy rain last night no sap 36 30</p> <p>w 16 goes run gets 53 pails sharp frost last night 25 38</p> <p>t 17 good run gets 55 pails warm sees meadow larks heavy rain last night 30 56</p> <p>f 18 fine frogs whistling, robins + blue birds singing 200 run of sap troughs full of rain water in morning 38 48</p> <p>sa 19 strange chang great rain last night towards morning 6 killed on garr at Flarnbore sets in frost + snow ground + trees white all day cold storm F my North wind 30 30</p> <p>su 20 snow sticks to trees all day sap running 28 36</p> <p>m 21 cloudy g cleans troughed some sap gets 37 pails 28-34</p> <p>t 22 fine gets sap 27 ^{16} pails 30 40</p> <p>w 23 fine day gets 45 pails 30 46</p> <p>th 24 rain + thunder last night no sap hears {phoefes?} 40 56</p> <p>f 25 no sap collecting for show 38 34</p> <p>sa 26 hard frost last night cold no sap 26 34</p> <p>su 27 snow last night no run 30 34</p> <p>m 28 slight rain in forenoon frost last night gets 19 pails sap 30 38</p> <p>t 29 no sap 31 36</p> <p>w 30 no sap some snow collecting 28 34</p> <p>th 31 no sap 32 38</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1859</span></h2> <p>F 1 retaps the trees gets 19 pails 28 56</p> <p>Sa 2 gets 12 pails coldish 30 36</p> <p>Su 3 fine sap runs 30 36</p> <p>M 4 cold snow showers 26 30</p> <p>t 5 still cold John at Galt plants some bolsumes 26 34</p> <p>W 6 cold still bails a better old sap 28 36</p> <p>t 7 milder John sowing plaister snow last night 28 36</p> <p>F 8 sap running gets 22 pails 26 38</p> <p>Sa 9 cold last nigt gets 5 pails 24 36</p> <p>Su 10 cold 28 34</p> <p>M 11 fine warm heavy rain last night pair of turn lambs last night 36 62</p> <p>tu 12 mild cloudy 36 36</p> <p>w 13 coldish finishes sugar by boiling 10 pails of old sour stuff in the potts sows spring wheat - pair of twins last night 36 48</p> <p>th 14 heavy rain + thunder this morning then blowing another pair of twins 38 50</p> <p>f 15 coldish cloudy 36 40</p> <p>Sa 16 at John Armstrongs frosty last night 34 46</p> <p>Su 17 very mild growing 40 48</p> <p>M 18 clear fine 30 50</p> <p>tu 19 goes to J. Calrks their all night fine</p> <p>w 20 goes into Galt fine gets #33 40 54</p> <p>th 21 goes a fishing gets nothing 44 35</p> <p>f 22 Digging garden 36 48</p> <p>Sa 23 Digging garden 38 44</p> <p>Su 24 Fine day 44 30</p> <p>m 25 Frost last night sows 25 B. of peas sows 1 paper onions 28 48</p> <p>tu 26 Fine rain last night - growin in Galt Fair men dragging 44 48</p> <p>w 27 frost last night sees two Martlet swallows men sows 15 Bu oats N. field 44 30 30</p> <p>th 28 coolish clear sows grafs seed on oats steers sold to S.M. Phad 32 48</p> <p>f 29 ploughing match, fine streamers last night slight frost warm to day sows 16 B. oats an 16 acre field 30 64</p> <p>Sa 30 sows 16 Bu oats finishes illegible fine warm 32 68</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1859</span></h2> <p>Su 1 warm toads birring at night first time 38 72</p> <p>m 2 men dragging clear finishes oats 38 66</p> <p>tu 3 clear digging at garden 38 72</p> <p>w 4 clear warm plants seed large potatoes 40-74</p> <p>th 5 very warm Sulby sees chimney swallow and barn swallows woods linger west to green 50 80</p> <p>f 6 very real summer weather 50 84</p> <p>Sa 7 still warm everything frowing amazingly fishing - Izzy comes - gets above 100 50 84</p> <p>Su 8 still very warm never saw such rapid growth the trees quite green Dogwood and plum trees in blossom eanories king birds and proud taylons come farmers crying for rain, distat Mind near night ---50 84</p> <p>m 9 very wet last night cool + cloudy gets Rhubarb the first ime 45- 45</p> <p>t 10 cold fair fishing gets none hears whipperwill 40 60</p> <p>w 11 slight frost last night pulling red root lend E.M #20 32 63</p> <p>th 12 cutting potatoes dry clear 36 62</p> <p>f 13 plants 9 bushels Mchanaks(?) cloudy Lizzy goes away Lends John # 30 34 62</p> <p>Sa 14 slight frost last night Plants 15 bush. cups clear drouthy 32 62</p> <p>Su 15 fine clear the woods in full flush cherry trees blossoming Apple blossoms appearing 34 70</p> <p>m 16 cutting potatoes fine rain in after noon a light frost last night 32 70</p> <p>tu 17 loud thunder last night with rain cuts the lambs has 36 68 in all 40 (biz) 19 Eroes + 21 Rams including pet + anyone 36 68</p> <p>w 18 glorious weather the woods in full glory apple trees + cherrys in full blossom plants potatoes 50 78</p> <p>th 19 fine growing. finishes planting potatoes plants in all 65 bushels ---50-72</p> <p>f 20 fine day 50 76</p> <p>Sa 21 cloudy thunder + rain in afternoon 56 76</p> <p>Su 22 cool growings 50 70</p> <p>m ^23 light frost last night bloods tinny 34 64</p> <p>t ^24 warm clear Queens Birth Day 50 78</p> <p>w 25 clear sultry warm growing langholm here in Day 50 80</p> <p>t 26 at fishing gets about 3 dozen warm 50 80</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1859</span></h2> <p>f 27 washes the sheep thunder with rain then cold 75 60</p> <p>Sa 28 at Reaching fine 60 70</p> <p>Su 29 Sacrament rain all last night dry after 50 60</p> <p>m 30 frost last night braided corn cut down 32 60</p> <p>t 31 clips the sheep cloudy 40 .64</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h2> <p>w 1 Bee at church yard moving dirt 40 70</p> <p>th 2 warm thunder + rain last night 50 76</p> <p>f 3 John + women at Galt ^{wish} cool cloudy 50 68</p> <p>Sa 4 cold cloudy fishing gets one dozen lost them 36 40</p> <p>Su 5 hard frost last night Butternut, Locust Shumach, Blacken F and potatoes brairded cut down, currants cherries re goose berries damaged our Daliah spoiled 30 50</p> <p>m 6 slight frost last night fine afternoon 32 70</p> <p>t 7 warmish thunder at dark 40 74</p> <p>w 8 clear blowing cool Mr + Mrs Nicol + Mrs. Tadd here. 40 60</p> <p>th 9 working statute laborer Duncan Mc Coll comes 38 60</p> <p>f 10 wet roads slight frost last night 32 60</p> <p>Sa 11 hard frost last night. Ice on trough, clover flowers browned. oats barly + much hurt, this season now looks very threatening, little more will kill fall wheat. it threatens frost to night again. helping John Dickson to quarry down a piece of road sowes 2 acres turnips 30 60</p> <p>Su 12 rather fine threatens rain of shich their is much need every thing being bamborled the by the frost. sees bad signs of Hessian Fry among our wheat + hears others complaining 34 70</p> <p>m 13 fine warm rain last night. Gives Mr. Menzie #30 Dollars for Mills Hamilton John at Galt for turnip seed Duncan comes at noon to atone 40 80</p> <p>tu 14 at Mr Renwicks funeral John sowing sowing turnips after tea 40 80</p> <p>w 15 warm sultry stoning head of orchard till noon thunder + heavy rain PM then sowing turnip. has examined our wheat and heard reports from others 40 80</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1859</span></h2> <p>by which it seem likely the frost of last Friday night has almost totally destroyed the wheat crop in the neighbourhood the damage proves far greater than suspected 40 80</p> <p>th 16 cool very. stoning till Teatime then finishes sowing our Turnips being in all 6 acres {the cr over corrected} being the greates quantity we ever sowed 64 60</p> <p>f 17 cool raising stones 60 70</p> <p>Sa 18 finishes raising stones at orchard PaidDuncan 6 Days for raising #3 and Day for John Dickson for Stable Labour 6/7h. cool clear 50 74</p> <p>Su 19 clear fine but a slight Frost last night 32 70</p> <p>m 20 some rain last night Thunder with fine showers in afternoon very growing warm 60 75</p> <p>tu 21 growing fine 60 76</p> <p>w 22 Do Do 60 72</p> <p>th 23 hurkling potatoes fine at Rt Chambers 60 76</p> <p>f 24 hurkling Do -- Distant thynder R. Elliot comes here 55 74</p> <p>Sa 25 hurkling Do---60 80</p> <p>Su 26 church Drauthy 60 84</p> <p>m 27 finishes hurkling goes to K. Campbels with R. Elliot 60 86 men cutting wheat for hagat stable [very Frozen wheat</p> <p>tu 28 men mowing orchard clover. warm sultry distant thunder 70 86</p> <p>w 29 threatening thunder showers. war, lakes in takes in the wheat at stable and orchard hay though the heat was from ---70 80 till 4 o clock at 7 it was but 72 62</p> <p>th 30 cool clear all signs of rain gone men cutting clover a lakes ago high wind last night 50 70</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>f 31 1 warmer distant thunder resows some turnips rain at night heavy 60 80</p> <p><br />==July== 60 84</p> <p>Sa 2 men cutting clover showery 60 84</p> <p>Su 3 warm in forenoon cool often 60 74</p> <p>m 4 slight frost last night, raking + taking in hay 40 70</p> <p>tu 5 clear cool men mowing Raking hauling ve 50 70</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>w 6 cloudy all ^{day} like rain lukey bull d 50 70</p> <p>th 7 cloud lowering like rain 50 70</p> <p>f 8 still cloudy cutting wheat for hay 50 78</p> <p>Sa 9 clearing up A. Glendiniey comes 50 75</p> <p>Su 10 warm clear 60 84</p> <p>m 11 very warm takes sif in the last of our wheat hay 70 89</p> <p>tu 12 very hot selling up Potatoes Totum Bull d 70 95</p> <p>w 13 still hot selling up Potatoes Thunder some rain 70 92</p> <p>t 14 hot finishes setting up Potatoes 70 80</p> <p>f 15 at Galt gets #24 warm 70 86</p> <p>Sa 16 begins to thin Turnips at Purvis Funeral 70 90</p> <p>Su 17 warm, sultry 70 88</p> <p>m 18 Thinning Turnips Thunder + rain in afternoon 70 92</p> <p>tu 19 Thinning Turnips Lens Nunnro #20 68 88</p> <p>w 20 Making Drain at Nunnros bush tends Nunnro 60 76</p> <p>th 21 cool John fencing very Drauthy at barn 60 74</p> <p>f 22 cool John fencing Drauth 60 74</p> <p>Sa 23 Drauthy Doubling Turnips 60 70</p> <p>Su 24 clear cool 60 74</p> <p>m 25 good rain last night begins to cradle wheat at noon, poor crop frozen King Birth Day 58 70</p> <p>tu 26 very cool very windy cradling 50 60</p> <p>w 27 cool dry windy cradling 48 66</p> <p>th 28 cradling rain in afternoon 48 70</p> <p>f 29 cradling fine 50 75</p> <p>Sa 30 finishes wheat at noon John hauls and + Simpson Sstalker + me goes to cut Peas 58 78</p> <p>Su 31 moderate slight shower takes Physic 50 74</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">augt== ==Augt== ==Augt</span></h2> <p>m 1 good rain last night clear breezy to Day at T. Gelberts 50 74</p> <p>t 2 taking in wheat 50 74</p> <p>w 3 taking in wheat finishes takes in small Peas 50 78</p> <p>t 4 heavy rain all last night sultry to Day some thunder 54 78</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Augt 1859</span></h2> <p>f 5 clear Drauthy cool cutting Peas 48 74</p> <p>Sa 6 at Rocton Pays #12 interest on Mortgage 50 74</p> <p>Su 7 clear warm 50 78</p> <p>m 8 taking in Peas warm 50 78</p> <p>t 9 cuts oats in forenoon finishes hauling Peas 54 83</p> <p>w 10 cutting Peas clear warm 54 84</p> <p>th 11 takes in one load of oats heavy thunder PM 54 84</p> <p>f 12 rain last night me ^n cradling oats + spring wheat</p> <p>Sa 13 fine men cutting oats 54 82</p> <p>Su 14 warm last night about 11 oclock Dick black guards us all 56 84</p> <p>m 15 John takes out a warront on Dick we are at Mr. Mallace Magistrate - not decided 54 84</p> <p>tu 16 men cradling Dick bound to keep the peace 56 84</p> <p>w 17 warm binding oats 56 84</p> <p>th 18 cradling oats John + me binding 54 87</p> <p>f 19 hauling oats in afternoon 54 84</p> <p>Sa 20 binds oats forenoon hauls in afternoon 54 84</p> <p>Su 21 clear 50 84</p> <p>m 22 finishes hauling oats takes a cukoo to Balasstyne 50 80 John at at the Magistrates about young Mc Gonegal</p> <p>tu 23 Gonegal sent to jail men Ploughing 50 78</p> <p>w 24 rain last night. Rain + thunder to Day men Ploughing men I am cutting Canadian Chistles 50 70</p> <p>th 25 John at Mm Robson's threshing. cool 52 72</p> <p>f 26 cool men Ploughing 50 72</p> <p>Sa 27 cool I am at Rocton at meeting about Show 52 72</p> <p>Su 28 very cool at church 45 62</p> <p>m 29 great display of streamers all last night 48 65</p> <p>T 30 Very dull like rain Father goes to Huron we kill a pig, 48 78</p> <p>W 31 Dull like rain. John commenced to sow yestorday, 54 60</p> <p>T</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September 1859</span></h2> <p>th 1 clear finishes puting in fall wheat 49 66</p> <p>F 2 cloudy, streaming out last night very red 50 60</p> <p>S 3 Dull Grand Shower of rain in the Afternoon 58 69</p> <p>S 4 Cloudy and breezy 50</p> <p>M 5 Very dull and like rain 50 58</p> <p>Tu 6 Clear, a white frost last night 48 60</p> <p>W 7 Clear and mild 50 59</p> <p>Th 8 Clear. frost last night potatoes blackend in the hollows 41 66</p> <p>Fr 9 Very warm we all at Puslinch Lake has a fine soral a great company there 64 *</p> <p>Sat. 10 very sultry a fine shower last night 66 72</p> <p>Su 11 very cloudy and windy 68 72</p> <p>M 12 Clear and windy 60 71</p> <p>tu 13 Clear and very windy 50 53</p> <p>W 14 Clear cold and windy but no frost 42</p> <p>Th 15 Cloudy and like rain hard frost lasting Jane and Mrs. Martin away to Pea meating at the Shelfield 32 44</p> <p>Fr 16 warmer with an east wind we are threshing half a day 46 57</p> <p>Sat 17 Mild and very dull Last night Dicks wheps Saw Brother John 54 66</p> <p>Su 18 calm and foggy 54</p> <p>M 19 Still mild and dull raining in afternoon 57 68</p> <p>Tu 20 Cool and like rain east winds 50 49</p> <p>W 21 Drizzling rain from the east Father comes from the Huron 47</p> <p>Thur 22 very foggy and raining some John brings Mrs. Innefs 54</p> <p>F 23 cloudy men taking out Dung</p> <p>Sa 24 cloudy Mrs goes away with Daughter + Ms Annes son 40 64</p> <p>Su 25 our Sacrament warm Mr Robertson here 50 70</p> <p>M 26 warm growing John at Mill Bengy threshing 50 68</p> <p>tu 27 growing cloudy trees she now Pump and finds Plenty of water 60 68</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept 1859</span></h2> <p>W 28 cloudy pouring 36 60</p> <p>th 29 warm frowing Mathew Anderson comes 38 70</p> <p>f 30 Kndles stumps John + Jean goes to Hamilton 50 68</p> <p>Sa ==Octr== 46 64</p> <p>Sa 1 heavy rain last night 46 64</p> <p>Su 2 fine at church 44 64</p> <p>m 3 I cleaning out Ditch warm 50 70</p> <p>t 4 at Ditch Mrs Thos Nicol here warm breezy 60 75</p> <p>w 5 at Ditch Finishes it men finishes west field 50 70</p> <p>th 6 Begins to Day Potatoes Dgis 60 Bushels cups 43 70</p> <p>f 7 Lagging fine cloudy threatening rain Digs 48 cups 40 65</p> <p>Sa 8 run in forenoon Digging in afternoon Digs 35 cups 40 45</p> <p>Su 9 no sermon Ms Parleus at Ayr cold frosty 30 40 40</p> <p>m 10 Mrs Inus comes from Janes Digging 30 32</p> <p>t 11 w 12 final Digging Giofs 9pm 40 60</p> <p>th 13 Digging John Elliot comes near night 40 50</p> <p>f 14 goes with John Elliot to Flamboro{something to faint to transcribe} 30 30</p> <p>Sa 15 Digging takes up Stalkers potato 40 50</p> <p>Su 16 fine at church 40 60</p> <p>m 17 raining no Digging men threshes Peas PM 40 60</p> <p>tu 18 cold stormy with sleet, showers cleans Island 43 42</p> <p>w 19 cold Digging however 40 40</p> <p>th 20 our straw hard frost last night cannot signs {illegible} forenoon so they all go to the show but May + me 30 34</p> <p>f 21 very hard Frost last night ice on a stub being about 172 inches thick so we cannot dig Potatoes in forenoon but takes up Turnips then takes up Potatoes in afternoon. Streamers out every night 27 34</p> <p>Sa 22 ground white with snow takes up no Potatoes 28 38</p> <p>Su 23 very hard frost last night but fine day 25 38</p> <p>M 24 milder cloudy digging Potatoes 50 44</p> <p>t 25 hard frost young Me Gonegal found guilty of Rope 24 36</p> <p>W {over written on Th} 26 still hard frost Digging Potatoes 23 36</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Octr 1859</span></h2> <p>th 27 at Galt by's a lamp gets #33 hard frost 22 32</p> <p>f 28 finishes our Potatoes has in all 820 Bush. 32 43</p> <p>Sa 29 taking up turnips 30 40</p> <p>Su 30 fine days 30 40</p> <p>m 31 finishes our Turnips has 1430 Bushel in New barn 1090 old Barn 360 Bu 30 40</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov.</span></h2> <p>tu 1 Men Ploughing young Mr Gonegal found guilty 30 42</p> <p>w 2 warmish fines 32 80</p> <p>th 3 our folks goes to Galt to W Cowes wedding at night we go to the wedding 32 56</p> <p>f 4 Indian sumer I am. Draing men Ploughing 34 60</p> <p>Sa 5 very fine smoky weather 34 62</p> <p>Su 6 M Ponteus Preaches to the Imigrants going to California 30 44</p> <p>m 7 calm I am burning stumps 32 50</p> <p>tu 8 Bee at meeting house Ditch fine smoky day 32 30</p> <p>w 9 fine men Ploughings 32 52</p> <p>th 10 very wet all last night cold showers to Day 32 36</p> <p>f 11 at meeting house Ditch Mary Glendinning + Father here mom melling 32 34</p> <p>Sa 12 Mm Johnston's Funeral. Glendinings goes away 30 32</p> <p>Su 13 very wet all last night cold frosty to Days 30 32</p> <p>m 14 very cold at Lam Felberts Funeral 26 32</p> <p>tu 15 fine to Day John at Mill raiking Grisdt Peas 28 36</p> <p>w 16 fine frosty john at Guelph looking for straw cutter 28 40</p> <p>th 17 no Frost last night Indian summer Day smoky 34 54</p> <p>f 18 very fine cloudy calm John + Jean at Guelph for straw cutter 32 58</p> <p>Sa 19 wet last night rain to Day 32 46</p> <p>Su 20 rather fine cloudy creek running for first time 30 38</p> <p>M 21 hard frost 26 32</p> <p>tu 22 threshing at I. Cowes fine 32 40</p> <p>w 23 threshing at Wm Robertsons 32 38</p> <p>th 24 fine cloudy men Ploughing May at M. Nicols seeing zilby 32 38</p> <p>F 25 hard frost last night kille the ox AM raing ice 26 32</p> <p>Sa 26 very wet last night 34 40</p> <p>Su 27 slight frost 30 34 40</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1859</span></h2> <p>m 28 Frost but men Ploughing me draining 28 34</p> <p>tu 29 Frosty alittle finishes Ploughing spring field 28 40</p> <p>w 30 fine lill a frost 30 36</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Decr</span></h2> <p>th 1 very cold most all Day 36 36</p> <p>F 2 snowing most all Day glafs falling all Day 32 16</p> <p>Sa 3 ground covered with snow. very frosty 6 10</p> <p>Su 4 rough snowy morring fair afterwards 14 24</p> <p>m 5 thawing mild foggy haze runing hard at night 32 36</p> <p>tu 6 good deal of snow last night nes comes about 2 Me Gonegal's sentence is commuted to 5 years Penetebtyart 22 28</p> <p>w 7 coldish all Day clear 20 24</p> <p>th 8 very hard frost last night clear above 4 18</p> <p>f 9 milder cloudy</p> <p>Sa 10 men at R{could be an B ?} Pendlands threshing, clear Frosty 10 18</p> <p>Threshin at Nimmo's in after {illegible} 18 28</p> <p>Su 11 clear mildish slight thaw snow soft but no rain 18 ^ 32 24 ^ 36</p> <p>m 12 cold blowing threshing at Nimmios in afternoon john + Jean at Mr Mc Whinney's 10 16</p> <p>t 13 {the 3 is blotted ink, looks more like a 6} men threshing Peas cold Grey clouds calm - below 4 22</p> <p>w 14 {4 is double ink as if overwriting on an error, look more like a 7} John at Mill with Peas Dull cloudy calm above 10 20 Sermon at church Mr Porteus Girl Babtered</p> <p>th 15 {the 5 is overwritting a 6} great spree at our town Fiddling Cancing +e 10 20</p> <p>f 16 mild 20 25</p> <p>Sa 17 threatens stern Nominates 2 counsellorship 20 30</p> <p>Su 18 heavy fall of soft snow with strong gale from the East snowed all night for 12 hours depth of snow 17 inches where not frifted 32 32</p> <p>m 19 sometimes spittering snow cloudy mild snow soft 30 32</p> <p>t 20 grey cloudy mild send 4 Dollars to Wm Marlun from I{could be a J} Train 30 32</p> <p>w 21 {1 is overwritting a 2} colder still cloudy good sleighing but deep 20 22</p> <p>th 22 {2 is overwritting a 3} cold clear we kill three Pigs 10 20</p> <p>f 23 {3 is overwritting a 4} moderate grey John buys threshing plower 18 28</p> <p>Sa 24 {4 is overwritting a 5} mild cloudy John buys threshing Plower</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Decr - 1859</span></h2> <p>Su 25 {5 is overwritting a 6} no threshing mild 30 30</p> <p>m 26 {6 is overwritting a 7} Threshers here threshes all Day mild 20 30</p> <p>t 27 {7 is overwritting a 8} threshing 26 28</p> <p>w 28 {8 is overwritting a 9} finishes thresing in morning very cold at 0 2</p> <p>th 29 John goes for thrshing Power cold at 0 10</p> <p>f 30 cold Grey at 0 9</p> <p>S 31 very cold john at Blacksmiths fixing sstraw cutter below 6 0</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Newyears day 1860 Jany</span></h2> <p>Su 1 clear sunny all at church 0 10</p> <p>m 2 Wm Coiral + McGonegal our first fit very cold below 2 Election of counceller at kirkwall - below 12 10</p> <p>t 3 Election going on McMillan Elected by the casting vote of Reluring officer 0 10</p> <p>w 4 Grey cloudy moderate 8 14</p> <p>th 5 May + Jane goes to Nasagaway moderate 10 14</p> <p>f 6 Goes to John Dickson for Kirk seats, mild our women comes hom from Nasaagaway10 26</p> <p>Sa 7 Thaw raining all last night 34 36</p> <p>Su 8 still thaw mild no rain 34 38</p> <p>m 9 men at I Cowes threshing mild 34 38</p> <p>tu 10 very mild still thaw Collecting sear rents 40 40</p> <p>w 11 slight snow last night Frosty now 26 24</p> <p>F 13 at Mc Combs spree moderate. i am out at Rocton with money 26 24</p> <p>Sa 14 fine day 30 24</p> <p>tu 17 at Galt fine day finds out L. Eroarl 28 30</p> <p>F 20 Ms Nimmo's chopping Bee thawing 28 38</p> <p>Sa 21 at church thawing 32 38</p> <p>M 23 our annual Kirk meeting. Kills a Pig 32 36</p> <p>T 24 taking Potatoes in from Pitt very mild 34 46</p> <p>W 25 takes in all the Potatoes John Johnston and John Lee here. clear windy 31 32</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jany 1860</span></h2> <p>th 20 fine but Frosty 24 28</p> <p>F 27 coolish clear joe Glencrofs here this night (27) Dick assualts Mrs Parker 24 26</p> <p>Sa28 a good deal of snow last night cutting chaff all day 24 26</p> <p>Su 29 clear mild in afternoon 14 34</p> <p>M 30 slight thaw last night freezing to day, men at swamp 20 24T 31 Cold cloudy men at swamp above 10 10</p> <p>==Feby== below 10 above 10</p> <p>w 1 very hard Frost men at Swamp below 10 above 10</p> <p>th 2 clear fine Frosts, men at swamp</p> <p>Fh 3 fine but cold + Frosty Paid 39 cents on Postage for 13 months arrears + 6 months advance on Help + spec. below 1 20</p> <p>Sa 4 fine M. Campbell here going home men at swamp 4 20</p> <p>Sat 5 Su 5 moderate snowing in afternoon 20 26</p> <p>M 6 Thaw last night cloudy Eclipse to night 36 34</p> <p>tu 7 Cloudy moderate John at Me Millans with oats 20 26</p> <p>tW 8 mild incling to fresh 30 34</p> <p>th 9 very sleighing gone near by cuttling chaff, our Soiree 38 37</p> <p>F 10 at Mc Queens with money Innes comes George Elliot here above 5 18</p> <p>Sa 11 John at Newhope with Hoops snowing some 10 20</p> <p>Su 12 find Innes at Church with us 20 26</p> <p>M 13 Kills our Pigs pretty cold but clear 12 24</p> <p>tu 14 cuts up the Pilgs T Little here for Potatoe</p> <p>W 15 th 16 F 17 cold to Day clear below 5 10</p> <p>Sa 18 very stormy snowing all Day john at New^(Hope) alone 16 20</p> <p>Su 19 clear all at home but John 20 26</p> <p>M 20 clear thawing men at swamp 20 34</p> <p>t 21 clear mild men at swamp 20 36</p> <p>W 22 John + me at Galt with Mr Innes and the Plough I by ^u Darwin's origin of species for 11/7h + Dawsons Archea for 10/7h very warm thawing strong all Day at night thunder 40 54</p> <p>th 23 cloudy getting colder all Day 40 30</p> <p>F 24 men at Hunters making sap troughs</p> <p>Sa 25 John Hauls sap troughs with waggon no cleighing now 20 24</p> <p>Su 26 taking Physic very squeemish 22 24 32</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feby 1860</span></h2> <p>m 27 very warm clear thawing John hauling trougphs 40 50</p> <p>t 28 cloudy thawing some rain at swamp for willows 40 42</p> <p>w 29 cloudy thawing ground quite black roads very muddy 40 46</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>th 1 very fine still thawing Crows now plenty 40 45</p> <p>F 2 clear fine sugar weather if one chose to tap Received from John Tennant #20 part payment on #50 Sees 7 wild geese 40 46</p> <p>Sa 3 fine mild 40 46</p> <p>Su 4 still mild looks quite like spring 40 46</p> <p>M 5 collectinf for show sees Blue Birds for first time at Padlar McDacralds visiting 28 50</p> <p>tu 6 Taps for sugar rain at night Jean makes 1/2 gall molofses 28 46</p> <p>w 7 puts rain acct of troughs poor run sees Blackbirds warm clear blowing 40 60</p> <p>th 8 gathers 14 Pails sap that run yesterday no run to day Mr. Porteus here visiting last night, hazzy to day 32 46</p> <p>Sees Pigeons flying, but some has seen them 3 days ago</p> <p>F9 collecting for show cold no sap 24 32</p> <p>Sa 10 cold cloudy hard frost 18 30</p> <p>Su 11 cold half cloudy snow last night 20 30</p> <p>M 12 very cold no thaw 18 26</p> <p>tu 13 still cold no sap Robt Balantyne here for cash 20 30</p> <p>W 14 poor run cloudy 22 34</p> <p>tu 10 Good run gets 46 pailfuls 30 40</p> <p>W F 16{6 overwritting a 7} very good run gets 59 pailfuls frogs whislen 30 55</p> <p>Sa 17 {7 overwritting an 8} still warm good run gets 57 Pails 30 55</p> <p>Su 18 {8 overwritting a 9} still warm Frogs whistling loud sap running 32 58</p> <p>M 19 {19 overwritting 20}Boiling yesterdays sap 32 pailsguls now to day some rain 32 58</p> <p>tu 20 cold, collecting for show no sap has in all 108 bls sugar 20 32</p> <p>W 21{1 overwritting an 2} very cold hard frost 20 22</p> <p>th 22{the 2nd overwritting 1} clear cold still no sap 22 38</p> <p>F 23 {3 overwriting a 4} clear milder gets 28 pails sap 28 40</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin_1859-1862_17.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March 1860</span></h2> <p>Sa 24 Bails our sap no run to Day Johns at Galt for seeds 22 30</p> <p>Su 25 cold frosty 22 30</p> <p>M 26 clear still frosty no run John Shingling 24 30</p> <p>tu 27 still cold some little Sap Posts a Letter to Grace Tennant R Chambers Roup 26 36</p> <p>W 28 colder. clear Barren weather 24 32</p> <p>th 29 a little warmer sap running a better Mr Taylor here lecturing John at Mill 30 38</p> <p>f 30 Great run last night and to Day gets 70 Pails 32 52</p> <p>Sa 31 very warm busy boiling gets 40 pails of sap</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>Su 1 no sermon, cool no sap Bails the old into {Trggie?} 30 36</p> <p>M 2 milder men begins to Plough I am Ditching cold 22 34</p> <p>t 3 warm gets 27 Pails ^(+10 more 37) sap sees lots of Flies laying eggs in creek 32 60</p> <p>W 4 Bails up our sap no run rain and wind at night Walter armstrong comes 32 50</p> <p>tu 5 growing weather Sugar seems to be over 32 50</p> <p>f 6 Walter Armstrong goes away makes a hot bed John at Riddes for siller 32 50</p> <p>7 Sa at Mr Whinney's sale fine Day 32 50</p> <p>8 Su a Day like summer warm growing Toads burring at night 40 66</p> <p>M 9 colder to day bails up the last sap to make Orenega z has made in all 180 lbs sugar + about 8 Gal. molasses + 10 Gal sr 34 46</p> <p>t 10 goes to the swamp for Soft Maple Trees to Plant mild 36 50</p> <p>w 12 plants some trees at smiddy with sandy clear 36 50</p> <p>th 12 Sows west field with spring wheat and seeds very windy 34 50</p> <p>f 13 coldish at Swamp for trees Plants them 34 48</p> <p>Sa 14 cold Frosty some snow last night 30 38</p> <p>Su 15 hard frost see above 1 inch thick clear 28 30</p> <p>M 16 finishes strain milder 32 48</p> <p>t 17 John fletting Mother Tennant Ploughing Mc Gonegals some thunder last night I began to dig Garden sacks {lussy langhey?} 34 48</p> <p>w 18 frosty last night clear digging in Garden 40 36</p> <p>19 th fine Day at Galt wanted to left Debentures, buys Bane Dust at # 2fr per Barrel gets Greys Bolany at 71 (?illegible) # 3 and Rapes seed 30 lb white clover 3 lb oldikes cloves, lt at 60 total # 11 50 55</p> <p>f 20 writes to Innes, rain last night fine growing now 50 62</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin_1859-1862_18.pdf</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1860</span></h2> <p>Sa 21 cloudy cooler moves out the Parliament house 36 30</p> <p>Su 22 M 23 Tu 24 W25 ^(Galt four) th 2 F Frosty at night all these Days and barren Glofs from 28 28 30</p> <p>th 26 Sows Peas and a few oats 32 34</p> <p>Fr 27 finishes dragging Peas 34 34</p> <p>Sa 28 at Rocton at Sgregullurer meeting 36 38</p> <p>Su 29 our folk at Puslinch hearing Mr Taylor Dooks 38 64</p> <p>M 30 Sows oats &amp; Grafs seeds 46 68</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>I have been asked by Alex Innes of Culrofs to keep a Register of the temperature at 9 P A..M. for the month of May for the purpose of comparing Beverly with Culrofs so for the month the Entries will be for 9 A.M. &amp; 2 P.M.</p> <p>T 1 cloudy drizzling rain Men sowing Plaster 40 44</p> <p>W 2 at Galt for 4 Trees 42 60</p> <p>th 3 Delving fine some rain near night 42 64</p> <p>F 4 goes a Fishing gets 17, Innes comes 62 74</p> <p>Sa 5 fine growing weather Sow 2 Maples tinged with green willows yelling green 62 74</p> <p>Su 6 warm takes Physic not at church 60 76</p> <p>M 7 very sultry goes to Galt with Innes buys {Mont?} come thunder &amp; rain gaze 70 87</p> <p>tu 8 comes from Galt great growing weather. Swallows gets first {illegible} more thunder in {lum?} 70 82</p> <p>W 9 goes a Fishing gets about 5 Doz warm growing sees King Birds Praird Taylors &amp; c ^(English) cherry trees blossoming thunde heavy rain last night 64 80</p> <p>th 10 Colt fair growing cooler 64 70</p> <p>F 11 cuts the Limbs has 23 Rams &amp; 19 Eives including my 2 sows Rapes 58 68</p> <p>Sa 12 every thing looking green growing weather men draggin Po Roloeland 64 68</p> <p>Su 13 fine growing at church 64 68</p> <p>M 14 John drilling ^(for) Potatoes Tennant at Stalkers ploughing 60 80</p> <p>tu 15 sets 15 Bu. Mechanics and some cups I Watson &amp; Roup 64 67</p> <p>W 16 sets some Potatoes John goes to R. Hunter's Roup 64 80</p> <p>th 17 finishes the Potatoes sets in all very bad with the toothache the woods looks glorious apple Cherry (Canidian in full blossom 60 66</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_19.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1861</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May March</span></h2> <p>F 18 very bad with toothache John Brings sand 60 70</p> <p>Sa 19 Rain last night and forenoon cloudy cool 56 56</p> <p>Su 20 cool threating rain near night Meg colts 50 54</p> <p>M 21 heavy rain last night cloudy cool all Day 44 43</p> <p>t 22 women white washing men pulling Red Root I go a fishing gets 9 fonds a cow of Wm Robinsons laird 50 68</p> <p>w 23 men puts up Bars in west field I am bad with sore back 60 68</p> <p>th 24 Queens Birthday at a fox nest gets non growing 60 70</p> <p>f 25 warm in Morning cloudy afternoon 60 76</p> <p>Sa 26 at church Bill Parks here I crack thund &amp; shower 60 80</p> <p>Su 27 fine coolish our Sacrament 60 72</p> <p>M 28 washes our Sheep warmish 62 74</p> <p>tu 29 John buildin shop foundation I am digging garden some lightning 58 72</p> <p>W 30 fine John Meg takes the horse</p> <p>W 30 John building cloudy threatening showers 60 78</p> <p>th 31 cool cloudy threatening rain clips the sheep 50 64</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h2> <p>F 1 John Drilling for Turnips Drauthy looking I sow some beats in afternoon 66 72</p> <p>Sa 2 very Drauthy. sows 83 Drills of turnips 60 78</p> <p>Su 3 Drauthy but cloudy at church 60 70</p> <p>M 4 cloudy with a good deal of rain &amp; thunder John drags the Potatoes 58 64</p> <p>t 5 at Galt rack wool gets 29 cents per pound buys Johns Mortgage at {pulenduce} 58 64</p> <p>W 6 wool {darke?} cloud fine weather sows out the west field Turnips 64 64</p> <p>th 7 working statute Labour temparate 64 70</p> <p>F 8 working statute Labour cool cloudy 55 65</p> <p>Sa 9 Finishes Statute Labour very cool wind N.W. 50 60</p> <p>Su 10 cool &amp; very Drauthy wants rain badly 50 62</p> <p>M 11 warm Sultry looking like a change 60 80</p> <p>tu 12 very warm men driving muck very Drauthy 70 82</p> <p>W 13 warm Drauthy 66 80</p> <p>th 14 at Galt with Innefs Mortgage very warm 70 84</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_20.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1860</span></h2> <p>F 15 cloudy Wm Park comes &amp; D Brydon Thunder an some rain 63 80</p> <p>Sa 16 cloudy all day mild George Tenant comes 60 74</p> <p>Su 17 clear Drauthy ground getting Dry again New minister here 60 78</p> <p>M 18 cloudy John drilling Turnips at Stable I sow 18 Drels with some Dust 65 78</p> <p>t 19 cloudy at Margt Roberts Funeral 67 78</p> <p>W 20 John at Mill writes to A. Glen. &amp; Jeffray 66 74</p> <p>t 21 at Hamilton with Innef's Mortgage to register George Tennant Georg goes with us going to Scotland, cool cloudy 60 72</p> <p>F 22 cool Drauthy no signs of rain getting burnt up 60 70</p> <p>Sa 23 warmer drauthy John at Mill 60 74</p> <p>Su 24 Very warm no surmon 64 84</p> <p>M 25 at Puslinch lake warm 64 82</p> <p>t 26 cloudy in morning Drauthy afterwards 60 74</p> <p>W 27 warm men ploughing 60 80</p> <p>th 28 Georgina goes away John &amp; Jane goes with her to Guelph very hot I take Physic looks like thunder at night Great Eastern arrive at N.york 60 88</p> <p>F 29 a fine heavy rain this morning &amp; a good many showers thro the day. after a very severe drouth, Turnips sown 1st June scarcely brourded yet, Pasture burnt up Barly &amp; sping wheat thought past redemption, we'll see what the rain does 60 78</p> <p>Sa 30 clear breezy cool at church 60 78</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>Su 1 clear moderate at church sees a Comet at night about N.W. 64 78</p> <p>M 2 cloudy in afternoon Sets up Potatoes G. Tennant here about his wife 64 78</p> <p>tu 3 seed looks like rain a sligh shower John at Saw Mill 69 78</p> <p>W 4 cloudy cool John at Sawmill Mr + Mrs Porteres here thunder and rain at 6 A.M. 60 70</p> <p>th 5 men begins to mow clean 60 74</p> <p>F 6 men mowing 62 74</p> <p>Sa 7 Raking in forenoon hauls 4 loads in afternoon cool 60 68</p> <p>Su 8 George Tennant's Barn Stables sheds all burnt last night fire seen between 9 + 10 night, fine shower this day cool 55 68</p> <p>m 9 Bedding people to George Tennants Bee cool 50 68</p> <p>t 10 at Little Scotland Bidding to Bee men thinning Turnips 50 70</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_21.pdf</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1860</span></h2> <p>W 11 John Tennant at Tennant &amp; Bee us Raking hay 60 70</p> <p>tu 12 J Chambers at Tennant hauling Bee The rest mowing. cool 50 70</p> <p>F 13 Taking in hay &amp; raking 50 74</p> <p>Sa 14 at Rockton Paying interest in kirk Loan men takes in the last of the hay has in all 16 loads 60 76</p> <p>Su 15 warm sultry thunder at night 60 78</p> <p>m 16 thinning Turnips in forenoon {Tenand?} his uncles, warm heavy shower last night 60 80</p> <p>tu 17 warm clear gets our clock cleaned 60 80</p> <p>w 18 Sun eclipsed. Very Wet in afternoon, lighting at night 60 68</p> <p>t 19 very warm, clear, thinning Turnips at Staber 70 80</p> <p>F 20 Marion &amp; Jane at Dundof very warm men at Tennants Barn raising 70 86</p> <p>Sa 21 Jane &amp; me at Golt lifts #1100 Debentures Shower 70 86</p> <p>Su 22 fine at church 70 80</p> <p>m 23 Marion &amp; me at Dundofs get Debenture No 508 for 1100 people busy with harvest wheat lookmoell our people begins to cust wheat 60 63</p> <p>tu 24 cradling wheat sadly kill + out cool 60 70</p> <p>w 25 cradling, this is my Birth day on which I enter on my 60th year verify I am getting old But to Day i have raked and bound after a crondle 60 70</p> <p>th 26 takes in one load of wheat Some rain cradling afternoon 60 70</p> <p>F 27 cool cradling forenoon taking in wheat afternoon 60 78</p> <p>Sa 28 cool takes in wheat all that is {ceit?} 60 72</p> <p>Su 29 very heavy rain last night very cool cloudy No preaching to day 60 70</p> <p>M 30 finishes cutting fall wheat poor crop 60 78</p> <p>tu 31 John cultivating men cutting Peas in afternoon. Gets a letter from Innes 60 80</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Augt</span></h2> <p>W 1 men cutting Peas very cool harvest weather 60 70</p> <p>tu 2 takes in the last of the Fall wheat rent cutting Peas 60 74</p> <p>f 3 bad with toothache &amp; Dysentery wet in forenoon 60 72</p> <p>Sa 4 men finishes cutting Peas fine weather I bad with Dysentery 62 80</p> <p>Su 5 I am not at church warm clear 62 80</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_22.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Augt 1860</span></h2> <p>M 6 taking in Peas warm clear 65 86</p> <p>tu 7 finishes taking peas at noon rain &amp; thunder after we have 17 loads of Peas, Elliot Morton comes 72 90</p> <p>W 8 begins to cradle wheat cool clear 70 82</p> <p>Th 9 Rain last night cradls spring wheat afternoon 70 80</p> <p>F 10 crating spring wheat cool 60 70</p> <p>Sa 11 in forenoon John Ploughing in Orchard men cradling oats. in afternoon taking in spring wheat, cool 60 70</p> <p>Su 12 at church cool cloudy threatening rain. 55 70</p> <p>M 13 Rain Cool night with distant thunder very cool 55 63</p> <p>tu 14 cutting spring wheat and oats 50 63</p> <p>W 15 taking in spring wheat &amp; oats 50 70</p> <p>th 16 takes in all the oats 50 72</p> <p>F 17 may at Marlin Nichols we cutting spring wheat hearing thunder &amp; rain last night 60 80</p> <p>Sa 18 Finishes cutting Spring wheat 60 80</p> <p>Su 19 Sultry her at church 60 82</p> <p>M 20 heavy rain &amp; thunder last night 65 80</p> <p>tu 21 threshes here in afternoon threshes 140 Bushels 65 80</p> <p>W 22 finishes hauling spring wheat. clear fan 68 78</p> <p>t 23 warm Sultry no spectator comes John cultivating {shears?} the lambs 68 82</p> <p>F 24 heavy rain &amp; thunder last night fair &amp; warm this forenoon but heavy rain and thunder afternoon the swallows &amp; {Whifferwills?} seems now to have left very growing weather but some signs of rot on Potatoe shows 68 80</p> <p>Sa 25 Cool cloudy ground soaked with rain, some currants still on bushes 60 68</p> <p>Su 26 Cool cloudy at church 60 70</p> <p>M 27 some rain last night to Day breezy cool clear drought 60 65</p> <p>tu 28 Golt fair fine clear John begins to sow wheat 60 70</p> <p>W 29 John sows and drags Orchard cool 55 65</p> <p>Th 30 Sowen wheat at 16 acre field John cultivating it in May at Bell Cowe last night 60 75</p> <p>F 31 Great rain ^(&amp; thunder) last night Ms W Cowe has a son. Sowing grofs The ground soaked with rain cannot Sow wheat 60 70</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_23.pdf</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Setpr 1860</span></h2> <p>Sa 1 men Ploughing our ground too wet to sow wool 38 {illegible number}</p> <p>Su 2 no preaching here. Light frost last night John &amp; Jean at Sebs 32 64</p> <p>M 3 finishes sowing wheat, sows on 16 acre field 28 Bu of which 18 is soules and 10 Beard cool clear 45 72</p> <p>T 4 cool cloudy Jhenny Innes here, John waterfurrowing wheat 50 74</p> <p>W 5 Jean &amp; John goes to Scarboro I take them to Flainboro I get Muggy</p> <pre> J Wallace takes away the sheer warm clear 60 75 </pre> <p>th 6 clear warm Stalker here Ploughing 60 80</p> <p>F 7 cool clear till towards night thencloudy threatening rain 60 70</p> <p>Sa 8 a very steady wet Day till afternoon then fair 50 65</p> <p>Su 9 at church cool and fair but roads very muddy 50 65</p> <p>M 10 going round with Petition for Township meeting for Mr Rinloue 45 60</p> <p>tu 11 cool cloudy 45 55</p> <p>W 12 very cool John &amp; Jean comes from Scarboro 45 60</p> <p>th 13 cool cloudy men Ploughing 45 60</p> <p>f 14 men Ploughing clear 50 65</p> <p>Sa 15 clear brezzy John goes for lumber Stalker at Mrs Mc Kinley's Biel 55 75</p> <p>Su 16 heavy rain last night cloudy at church 50 70</p> <p>M 17 clear John &amp; Jean at Mitchels people speaking of rot on the Potatoes ours not bad yet, sees a humming Bird tis late 48 70</p> <p>tu 18 Starts this morning to the Exibition at Hamilton. a splendid show Sees the Prince of Wales thinks if he had been born in my own grade he was likely to turn out a canny weel doing hiel, but had he does not seem to have any thing very superior about him, warm 60 73</p> <p>W 19 still Hamilton still warm fine the Prince on the grounds 60 70</p> <p>th 20 got home last night. cool, very Rainy Day 45 52</p> <p>F 21 cool Digs 20 Bushes for Pigs Some hail showers 45 52</p> <p>Sa 22 John at Mill. cloudy blowing mild 50 62</p> <p>Su 23 fixing fl at church cloudy 50 60</p> <p>M 24 fixing floor of Pigstye showery some thunder at night 50 64</p> <pre> John Gilbert Junior that our Dog Major was th with their Dog last Saturday - 22nd and their Dog being mad it is probable ours was bit </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_24.pdf</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Septr 1860</span></h2> <p>tu 25 John and the women at Galt, Showery 45 55</p> <p>W 26 Childrens Soiree at our school Yates here mending machine 50 60</p> <p>th 27 mixes lime Yates here fixed {fumes?} 45 55</p> <p>fr 28 Lowers lime cool breezy 40 50</p> <p>Sa 29 at church frost last night Blackens tomatoes 40 50</p> <p>Su 30 out Sacrament John cripple with a Boil on his knee 38 48</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Octr</span></h2> <p>M 1 Wet in forenoon. in afternoon John at Cowes threshing 38 52</p> <p>t 2 John at Cowes threshing in forenoon threshing Peas with our machine here in afternoon 40 60</p> <p>W 3 threshes our Barrack of Peas in forenoon then haul {Stains?} for house foundation 40 65</p> <p>th 4 Threshes the Barley takes all Day 45 60</p> <p>F 5 Mr Lambert here building foundation gets a letter from J Tennant 45 65</p> <p>Sa 6 at Richard Hunters funeral John at Mill 50 60</p> <p>Su 7 at church 40 60</p> <p>M 8 we dig a load of Potatoes John at Mm Robson's Racking in afternoon</p> <pre> I write to John Tennant at Brucemines </pre> <p>tu 9 John at Galt with Barley we dig 30 Bu Potatoes, Then rains 40 50</p> <p>W 10 Digging Potatoes Guelfs we take up 100 Bus 45 50</p> <p>th 11 Diggin cold ^{frost} hail shower takes up 100 Bushels 40 58</p> <p>F 12 Digging finer to Day Digs 100 Bushels 40 55</p> <p>Sa 13 Digging good Day 100 Bushels 45 55</p> <p>Su 14 at church, yesterday Jem Black Burned him self to Death in a logheap 50 60</p> <p>m 15 Digging takes up 100 Bu we gulf 50 60</p> <p>Su 16 D at church 45 55</p> <p>tu 16 Digging takes up 100 Bushel we gulf finish is our Potatoes 45 55</p> <pre> xfixing for show </pre> <p>W 17 finishes our potatoes has about 6 or 700 Bu x 40 50</p> <pre> fixing for show </pre> <p>th 18 at our show gets prize for Turnips, fine Day x 48 55</p> <p>F 19 puts up our Pigs to feed at ours show 48 55</p> <p>Sa 20 we pull some apples stopt with rain clouds puts up our Pigs to feed 40 50</p> <p>Su 21 Dull Day some rain at church Wm Chambers comes at night 40 50</p> <p>M 22 John goes to the Jury men takes up a few Turnips foggy 40 55</p> <pre> Wm Chambers at Robsons threshing with our horses in the afternoon </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_25.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Oct 1860</span></h2> <p>m 23 Nasty Drizzling rain all Day I'm at Robson's threshing 40 55</p> <p>tu 24 Taking up Turnips nasty darty job warmish 45 60</p> <p>w 25 men Ploughing forenoon then takes in 200 Bu Turnips</p> <pre> I pull &amp; pits 14 Bu grafted apples has in all 40 Bu. apples now 40 55 </pre> <p>th 26 Takes in 135 Bushels Turnips 40 55</p> <p>f 27 Takes in 270 Bushel Turnips 45 60</p> <p>Sa 28 men Ploughing in forenoon then takes in 135 B Tur</p> <p>Su 28 I Keep house women at Church 45 60</p> <p>M 29 Very Wet last night men Ploughing, then takes 135 ^(B. Turnips) 45 60</p> <p>tu 30 I killing a Beef to {Nirnns?} Men taking up Turnips warm 50 65</p> <p>w 31 very warm takes in 315 Bushels Turnips 60 70</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov</span></h2> <p>th 1 takes up the last of the west Turnips hauls 130 ^(150) Bushels 55 65</p> <p>f 2 takes in 295 ^(70 Bushels) B Turnips {fen?} warm 53 68</p> <p>Sa 3 writes to Inc Stewarttamilton and Alex Innes, we take in the last of west field go Bu. Total in field 1320 Bushels fine 55 68</p> <pre> very wet all last night, men cleans Peas then I Plough John comes from {gurg?} 50 60 </pre> <p>Su 4 at church</p> <p>m 5 taking up Turnips at Stable Pine 50 55</p> <p>tu 6 takes all the Turnips at Stable has in all 540 Bu. in Stable Field</p> <pre> has in all 1800 Bushels of which about 1450 is at now Stable and 35 at old Stable </pre> <p>w 7 taking Potatoes from Pits takes in 90 B. By Potates 45 58</p> <p>th 8 taking in Potatoes takes in 90 B. waled Potatoes 30 48</p> <p>f 9 at Potatoes cold rain near night takes in 84 B. 28 43</p> <p>Sa 10 Kills 2 Pigs very wet last night cloudy 35 40</p> <p>Su 11 at church mild cloudy 40 50</p> <p>m 12 taking in Potatoes cold frosty last night 35 46</p> <p>tu 13 takes in the last of Potatoes has 300 B in our cellar, takes up Beets 35 48</p> <p>w 14 clear warm frost last night ^(men Ploughing), writes J Martin with money ^(to aunt) 34 50</p> <p>th 15 coolish cloudy 36 48</p> <p>f 16 I begin to make a Ditch for creek 32 36</p> <p>Sa 17 Ditching men Ploughing 38 50</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_26.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1860</span></h2> <p>Su 18 Sandy Glenn came here last night 38 44</p> <p>M 19 Charlzaur horse found hanged this morning 34 44</p> <p>tu 20 at Doris not 34 44</p> <p>w 21 at Rocton court Tennant wins his Plea 36 46</p> <p>tu 20 at Rocton court Tennant wins his Plea 36 46</p> <p>W 21 at Cories threshing Peas 30 40</p> <p>th 22 hard frost, cold Sandy goes away 28 36</p> <p>F 23 still cold cloudy 24 32</p> <p>Sa 24 very cold I go to Kirk wall mugged 12 18</p> <p>Su 25 Still cold cloud windy 13 20</p> <p>M 26 rather milder some snow 28 34</p> <p>tu 27 John at Nemmos threshing Stalker I set up Sugar boughs at J Dicksons threshing 28 30</p> <p>w 28 John gets a Belt at wardrops fine clear frosty 24 34</p> <p>th 29 cool cloudy 26 30</p> <p>F 30 Do Da 24 30</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec</span></h2> <p>Sa 1 got a pair of Boots from A Smith Price &amp; 43/4 26 30</p> <p>Su 2 at church 22 30</p> <p>M 3 ground Black roads rough. 26 30</p> <p>T 4 threshes some oats with machine Some snow 26 30</p> <p>W 5 ground white with slight snow 28 30</p> <p>th 6 cloudy moderate Leon get Porcupine guills 26 20</p> <p>f 7 John fixing Henhouse 26 30</p> <p>Sa 8 mild cloudy - John at Henhouse 26 30</p> <p>Su 9 at church thawing a little at noon 28 34</p> <p>m 10 a good fall of Snow last night good sleighing 30 32</p> <p>t 11 hard frost last night clear to Day Mc Whinny here 12 22</p> <p>w 12 John hauls firewood good sleighing, some snow falls 18 28</p> <p>th 13 Ken Chambers came last night. cold heavy snow showers 14 18</p> <p>f 14 very hard frost last night threshing at Kirk wall below 10 above {illegible number}</p> <p>sa 15 {mildiv?} Alex Glendurming comes above 4 20</p> <p>Su 16 no preaching mild 10 32</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_27.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Decm 1860</span></h2> <p>m 17 Sandy goes away mild men at firewood 10 32</p> <p>t 18 Dull cloudy men gathering firewood mild 26 30</p> <p>w 19 Showering very rainy in afternoon, big saw board 34 38</p> <p>th 20 Showering all Day cloudy 34 36</p> <p>f 21 fine in forenoon. Snows all afternoon 28 30</p> <p>sa 22 at church fine day John hauling firewood 28 30</p> <p>Su 23 at church 20 30</p> <p>M 24 collecting {Leat?} rents gets #38 John at Galt 22 28</p> <p>tu 25 Christmass day John &amp; Jean at Robt Chamber's, Robt Ridder Pays me 5th, instalmenant {F.?} Stalkers Mortgage #130 20 22</p> <p>w 26 mild to Day, Kills {Nemero's?} Pig 22 30</p> <p>th 27 at Galt {Bageys?} a Buggy for # 22 Pays Chbot Chamber's Journal &amp; Reporter for next year Buys the {cruize?}of the Betsy by Hugh Miller for 1 1/4 Dollar 22 26</p> <p>F 28 Cutting oats &amp; Pea straw all Day 22 30</p> <p>Sa 29 moderate weather cloudy collecting seat rents gets #28 gets a hawk from Stolker 26 30</p> <p>Su 30 at church rather cold 20 26</p> <p>M 31 John at Mill takes the hawk to P. Ballantyne {gregery?} and niece comes above 12 18</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan'y 1861</span></h2> <p>Tu 1 New years day dine day Shoolmaster here at night 14 28</p> <p>W 2 mild frezz foes away, Jean takes her home. Rain 20 36</p> <p>Th 3 Kills the Pigs Pays J. McMillan Globe club and six months Postage on Globe &amp; Reporter 20 26</p> <p>F 4 John takes Hogs to Brock road hard frost above 10 20</p> <p>Sa 5 very mild weather to Day cloudy 20 30</p> <p>Su 6 Elders ordained mild 26 30</p> <p>M 7 Thaw last night and to Day. Electing counciller Takes R Riddle account of money Paid on F Stalkers mortgage 36 38</p> <p>tu 8 Election closes McMillan beats Merzer 28 30</p> <p>w 9 Elects P Pentland Truster for our Shool 20 26</p> <p>Th 10 at Racton Pays#12 to Treasurer on Kirk debt attends {Shew?} ^moe meeting Malcolm Campbell foes out &amp; comes back with cold 20 12</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_28.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jan 7 1861</span></h2> <p>F 11 cold sputtering snow all Day men hauling firewood above 4 10</p> <p>Sa 12 cold clear sunny, hard frost but calm above 8 4</p> <p>Su 13 tremendous frost clear below 20 low 4</p> <p>M 14 threshing here finishes above 20 30</p> <p>T 15 Foggy ice on trees cutting Pea straw in afternoon 26 30</p> <p>W 16 raining ice all night trees laden till afternoon by which turn it thawed off roads slushy, snowin at night 30 38</p> <p>Th 17 frosty cloudy 28 34</p> <p>F 18 chorings cutting Pea straw in afternoon 26 30</p> <p>Sa 19 getting colder good sleighing 20 26</p> <p>Su 20 at church 20 28</p> <p>M 21 May &amp; me at Dundas cold gets # 49 yr man begins for shed to take out timber 10 20</p> <p>tu 22 hard frost Libby Tad and Mr. Laidlow here men at timber below 8 20</p> <p>W 23 men 2 at timber cold blowing clear below 4 26</p> <p>t 24 very snowy all day heavy in afternoon {Cassfiel?} James &amp; Anderson comes 10 34</p> <p>F 25 clear cold. men at timber Anderson &amp; e goes to Milton 10 24</p> <p>Sa 26 at church {la?} Preaches 10 18 28</p> <p>Su 27 our Sacrament clear 2 20</p> <p>M 28 at Kirk meeting men at timber 4 26</p> <p>T 29 mild R. Chambers hauling timber men leaving 14 32</p> <p>W 30 snowing &amp; drifting almost all day men hauling ember 20 30</p> <p>th 31 fine day, Numerous chopping Bet, show at Kirk &amp; ^(Jean at it) wall John 12 20</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feb</span></h2> <p>F 1 men hauling timber heavy snow in afternoon, above 8 22</p> <p>Sa 2 men finishes hauling timber Snow 17 inches deep with a crust on it 12 26</p> <p>Su 3 good winter day at church 14 24</p> <p>M 4 Kills 2 Pigs Campele {Inness?} comes and goes for home 20 31</p> <p>t 5 John at Brock Road with Potatoes mild 20 30</p> <p>W 6 Tom Nicol &amp; Esther here John &amp; May at Golf for Plaster, ^(some snow) 22 32</p> <p>Th 7 I believe this day without exception is the severest I have yet seen in Canada. It has blown a gale all Day often with snow and always drifting, with intense cold at 8 AM. The glass stood 8 above zero but fell all Day till at 4 P.M. it stood at 14 below zero. we shall yet hear of many deaths from freezing this day at 9 P.M the glass at 18 below 0 above 8 below 4</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb 7 1861</p> <p>F8 the glass {thermometer} rose during night to 12 below and during the Day has got to 3 above. dull {closely?} I hauls some fire wood belows 12 above 3</p> <p>Sa 9 John hauling fire wood Bill chopping, milder cloudy above 14 24 {these daily figures range in temperature that day}</p> <p>Su 10 Strange country, thawing warm sunny 44 50</p> <p>M 11 raining like mad almost all day cut some oats in afternoon 44 46</p> <p>T 12 mild some cuts oats +Pea straws in forenoom John hauls some firewood 32 38</p> <p>W 13 John at Brock road with spring wheat gets {Q? or 9}3 cents per bushel 30 33</p> <p>th 14 mild John hauls fire wood {Bill?} fill up load of potatoes 30 32</p> <p>f 15 mild men at R Penland {Pentland} and threshing snowing in afternoon send to New York for book 32 34</p> <p>Sa 16 men brings a load of straw from RPentland in afternoon John takes a load of potatoes to Mc Millan, still very mild but though the glass every day points to thaw there is no snow melting but spiders and some other crawlers is going on the snow daily 30 35</p> <p>Su 17 still mild at church 30 31</p> <p><br />M 18 mild John hauling cord wood 30 30</p> <p>t 19 mild John hauling wood Bill chopping. 30 30</p> <p>w 20 mild snow showers every day 30 30</p> <p>Th 21 blowing more snow 26 30</p> <p>F 22 John making cultivator snowing steady from {E?} afternoon snow very deep about 7 feet 26 30</p> <p>Sa 23 a real thaw, raining all day and often very heavy 32 36</p> <p>Su 24 a pretty hard sf snap frosty 10 22</p> <p>M 25 mild again John hauling soft firewood 22 32</p> <p>tu 26 clear sunny warm, thaw by sun John hauling 30 44</p> <pre> John at Lindsays Mill racking. get a load of potatoes </pre> <p>W 27 May + me at J. Nicol's very fine mild day, R Chambers 30 50</p> <p>th 28 very mild been thawing strong, crows come 43 52</p> <p>F2 March</p> <p>F 1 John + me at Galt, ward meeting at Kirkwall about Clergy reserve money, steady thaw snow going fast away 34 46</p> <p>Sa 2 very warm for the season, makes hole in Turniphouse for under water 46 32</p> <p>Su 3 very wet all last night a thorough thaw all the streams running from bank to braeee fields blackening fast sees a grey bird and Bill says he has seen blue birds 46 32</p> <p>M 4 Yanky President Lincoln elected, thaw stopped getting frosty towards night 36 30</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March 1861</span></h2> <p>tu 5 Pretty cold &amp; frosty to Day creek gorged and flowering over road 22 20</p> <p>W 6 cold windy, creek fallen again 20 26</p> <p>th 7 very hard frost last night, clear &amp; fine today freezing in shade but thawing a little sun 0 18</p> <p>F 8 got a Langholm Newspaper last night recording the Death of Uncle Matthew Elliot aged on the 17th Jany aged 93 years thawing to Day threateng rain John &amp; Sean at Mill 28 44</p> <p>Sa 9 threshing Peas in afternoon mild. 30 36</p> <p>Su 10 fine day. not very well 30 34</p> <p>M 11 Bill hauling wood temperate 30 32</p> <p>T 12 Pretty cold. going to Maggy Cowes wedding 28 30</p> <p>W 13 Kills Saving cord wood with circular saw saws 18 cord 30 32</p> <p>th 14 Kills big sow, weight 400 lbs Minister at the Ross's 30 36</p> <p>F 15 John &amp; William at Robsons &amp; Cowes sawing cordwood 30 36</p> <p>Sa 16 men cleaning Peas getting cold in afternoon 30 30</p> <p>Su 17 hard frost cold all Day St Patrick's day above 4 10</p> <p>M 18 Very hard frost last night cold all Day. May at {Mc Georges?} below 4 above 2</p> <p>T 19 Still frosty Men getting joists in swamp 12 20</p> <p>W 20 John &amp; Jean at at Preston for Bone dustgets a ton for $20 20 30</p> <p>Th 21 Snow last night at the Funeral at G Jamieson's daughter 24 34</p> <p>F 22 clear milder men bring home oak Winter beam 25 40</p> <p>Sa 23 Raining last night and some to Day puts beam on Barn loft 36 40</p> <p>Su 24 cold to Day thaws a little in the sun 20 30</p> <p>M 25 mild Taps for Sugar in afternoon 30 40</p> <p>tu 26 Very wet all last night and forenoon, empties Sap troughs 36 48</p> <p>W 27 no sugar to day wet at night emptied troughs again gets 12 nails 36 40</p> <p>th 28 cutting Pea straw taps Janes Bush we gather 23 Pails 30 36</p> <p>F 29 Bailing gathers 23 pailfuls 32 44</p> <p>F 29 poor sun very wet with heavy thunder in after noon gets 12 p 36 44</p> <p>Sa 30 windy, cold gathers 4 pails, empties the rest half rain water 30 34</p> <p>Su 31 at Church cool 30 34</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1861</span></h2> <p>{illegible day of week} 1 Snowing almost all Day, Sweeps the troughs near night 34 34</p> <p>{illegible day of week} 2 Gathers 30 pails Boiling men sowing grass seed on 32 44</p> <p>{illegible day of week} 3 good run gets 60 pails 30 34</p> <p>{illegible day of week} 4 fine day good run gets 50 pails 34 48</p> <p>{illegible day of week} 5 John Sells the Steer to Mc Millen. gets 44 pails of Sap 34 44</p> <p>Sa 6 Mc Millan takes the Steer away. gets 30 packs of sap 34 48</p> <p>Su 7 No Sap running to Day rain in afternoon at church hears one whistler 34 46</p> <p>M 8 Empties rain out of trough Dull cloudy no run, weighs our Sugar has 114 lbs from 237 pails of Sap. the other 20 pails being made into molass {molasses}. the sap this year is very strong being nearby one pounnd to two pails Jane has made 30 lbs which {matches?} our total sap to date 144 lbs. Daffodil painting up yellow 36 46</p> <p>Tu 9 mild growing no sap, cuts oats hay &amp; Pea straw in afternoon 36 46</p> <p>W 10 clear sunny little frost last night 36 56</p> <p>Th 11 gathers 14 pails of poor sap, makes it molasses mild growing warm 36 60</p> <p>F 12 gets 8 pails sap makes it vinegar Sugar time over {illegible} pails out her sprouts 38 60</p> <p>Sa 13 rain last night, frogs whistling, Very growing clear breezy men begins to Plough sod 40 62</p> <p>Su 14 mild at Church Fort Sumptor {Sumter} taken yesterday 38 54</p> <p>M 15 men stoning Potatoe land brings Pots from bush 34 45</p> <p>t 16 men Ploughing Potatoe I Plant trees Mrs Watson here 34 41</p> <p>W 17 men Ploughing, wind north barren weather 34 46</p> <p>Th 18 men Ploughing takes Potatos No {illegible} comes forenoon snowing all forenoon 36 45</p> <p>F 19 takes Potatoes to Kirkwall, George Elliot here paying interest 36 45</p> <p>Sa 20 John Cultivating turnip ground for for Spring wheat, has a bad cold Hears Fort Sumptor {Sumter} is taken on 36 30</p> <p>Su 21 has been poorly same day. with a cold, at home, very fine 40 65</p> <p>M 22 men Sowing Spring wheat very warm and windy, slight thunder 40 75</p> <p>Tu 23 men Stowingsowing Grass seed cloudy calm. begins to dig Garden 40 60</p> <p>W 24 John rolling Spring wheat Sees three Barn Swzllows. breezy cool thunder &amp; rain last night 40 60</p> <p>th 25 clear breezy John finishes rolling Wm {William} 35 36</p> <p>F 26 digging Berry Bushes Sows some Peas 36 60</p> <p>Sat 27 dragging &amp; cultivating Peas, Rain &amp; Thunder near night 38 62</p> <p>Su 28 Very wet last night growing weather 38 65</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1861</span></h2> <p>M 29 John at {Peacton?Rockton} for Siller 2 graft some apple Trees 40 75</p> <p>T 30 John Rolling Peas I go a Fishing gets none 40 60</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>W 1 ground white with snow in morning thaws before night 32 40</p> <p>th 2 about one each of ice this morning barren weather Uranus double Halo {the sun} 30 45</p> <p>F 3 men begins to Plough Turnip land, groundf too wet to sow Pease 32 30</p> <p>Sa 4 men Ploughing Turnip land ice last night 32 33</p> <p>Sa 5 Sunny clear temparate 32 33</p> <p>M 6 rather growing to Day raining in afternoon men PLouhging 36 38</p> <p>t 7 Very wet last night Showery to day Preston &amp; Donald at course 38 34</p> <p>W 8 in Bed all day from folly last night 40 36</p> <p>th 9 clear breezy men stoning 40 60</p> <p>F 10 men finishes sowing Peas raining in afternoon 38 {55?}</p> <p>Sa 11 men sowing Plaster I go a fishing gets about 20 Sees {Chimla? Chimney?} Swallows 40 65</p> <p>Su 12 at church growing but the Spring is very backward willows pretty green. Very little green on any other 40 60</p> <p>M 13 cloudy with drizzling rain Sees humming Bird &amp; Kingbird Post $3 Dollars for Naturalist 35 50</p> <p>Tu 14 Diggin in Garden all Day men stoning clover. 40 60</p> <p>W 15 Digging fine in forenoon very windy and threatening rain AP 40 66 The woods has just a slight tinge of Green with the exception of Willows. while last year they were quite splendid at same Date</p> <p>th 16 The Maiden breaks the Buggy Shaft cool Showery men Stoning 56 48</p> <p>F 17 John &amp; Jean at Galt clear breezy men stoning gets the first rhubarb 40 55</p> <p>Sa 18 clear breezy John dragging Turnip land, swallows in barn 40 54</p> <p>Su 19 clear cool at chuch 40 56</p> <p>M 20 John Drilling Potatoe land 2 go a fihsen gets five Dozen 40 60</p> <p>T 21 Men hauling dung {inserted above "for tatoes"} the rest cutting Potatoes warmed 45 65</p> <p>W 22 Planting Potatoes all Day 30 70</p> <p>Th 23 finishes planting Potatoes Plants in all 39 Bushels, warm 36 74</p> <p>F 24 Queens Birth Day Men {Sodgering? Soldering?} at Rocton {Rockton}, Meg colts 50 70</p> <p>Sa 25 Men working turnip land at church 50 70</p> <p>She 26 our Sacrament Mr Lee here 54 70</p> <p>M 27 goes a fishing gets five Dozen</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1861</span></h2> <p>{illegible} 28 John Dullny for Turnips I pail Red root 56 68</p> <p>{illegible} 29 Towing Turnips and Bone Dust 52 70</p> <p>{illegible} 30 Towing Turnips all Day warmish 52 72</p> <p>{illegible} 31 John at Brock road with wheat {Wn?} &amp; me finishes sowing Fir 60 74 {written above} pulling red root PM nips {rows?} in all 12. 00</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h2> <p>{illegible} 1 washes our Sheep cloudy pulling red root in afternoon 55 72</p> <p>{illegible} 2 at church Minister going to Montreal next Thursday to consumate the union with Free church, fine rain at night 55 74</p> <p>{illegible} 3 John at Brock road for Bridge Lumber for Road in Swamp I go a fishing has a good take &amp; some big one gets 56 trouts 36 73</p> <p>Tu 4 Men hauling Muck, cherry &amp; apple trees in full blossom this is later I think the woods was a forward last year and 17th May 50 72</p> <p>W 5 clips the Sheep, cloudy cool with heavy showers cuts the Lamb's tails has 40 and the {pet?}= 41 50 60 going to Lucknow tomorrow</p> <p>Th 6 Gone to the Huron cloudy 50 68</p> <p>F 7 Drawing out Dung Goslings all gone, sky Clear 50 70</p> <p>Sa 8 Very warm to Day Clear with a breese of wind 55 80</p> <p>Su 9 Warm and Clear with slite brese from the East 70 86</p> <p>M 10 very warm and dry with Some wind 68 86</p> <p>T 11 Warm and Sultry 70 86</p> <p>W 12 Light Shower Last night with Litening Lightning 60 70</p> <p>Th 13 Cool Last night A Change 50 62</p> <p>F 14 {fercy?} Like rain but pafses of {Soroing Plarster ?} on the Turnips, wants rain very bad 42 70</p> <p>Sa 15 A good thunder Shower this morning 62 82</p> <p>Su 16 Light Clouds Cool and Pleasant 55 66</p> <p>M 17 Cool and light clouds Men Workking of the Roads 45 64</p> <p>Tu 18 Cool and Cloudy like rain 50 62</p> <p>W 19 Very Warm finished the Road Work 50 80</p> <p>Th 20 Return from Huron with Mrs Armstrong Mr Notman at Kirkwail Can {illegible} to Election 50 88</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1861</span></h2> <p>F 21 clear Sunny 50 78</p> <p>Sa 22 at the Funeral of Mr McGonegal's child who was accidentally burned to Death, warm clear 60 80</p> <p>Su 23 at church cloudy in morning clear after cool 50 73</p> <p>M 24 choring garden clear cool {V?} Bay 50 75</p> <p>Tu 25 choring at {2nd?} nights for pills to May 52 84</p> <p>W 26 May &amp; Mary at P. Pentland's I choring, cool 50 78</p> <p>Th 27 getting drougthy Spring crops suffering 50 78</p> <p>F 28 very dry cuts thrissels P.M. at Lowes raining afternoon 55 78</p> <p>Sa 29 cutting thistles among peas very dry send 2 paper to {Inny?}, Eleclion one 50 76</p> <p>Su 3 at Church 50 72</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>M 1 at Dundols at Nomination for member Mr McKenzie has the show of hands buys a pair of shoes for 2 Dollars John boes to Harrisburg with Mary, Sees the comet tonight for first time, it is very large, strange we have not sooner seen it 50 74</p> <p>Tu 2 Men patching old Barn I cut thistles cove Drouthy 45 72</p> <p>W 3 Hurking turnips in forenoon John Singling William at John Dickson's Logging Bee John &amp; me Rakes some spear grop Hay in afternoon Mr McKenzie at Kirkwall {camiofing?} at night, very dry 50 84</p> <p>Th 4 Singling Turnips. the Comet getting shorter in the tail and going rapidly South 60 82</p> <p>F 5 I hurkle in forenoon men Singling in in one load of hay very warm, llakes 60 88</p> <p>Sa 6 Singling in forenoon, I hurkle in afternoon 60 88</p> <p>Su 7 at Church warm Dry 60 86</p> <p>M 8 John at Rocton Election J. Hurkleing Turnip {written above Turnip} Thunder men Singling 60 88</p> <p>T 9 I at Election Notman 50 Majority yesterday at noon finishes {written above} Singling Turnips 60 88</p> <p>W 10 I setting up Potatoes, John at Doctor men begins mowing {written above} ing rain {illegible} 60 82</p> <p>Th 11 Some rain last night but not much young {Horbellechere?} 60 80</p> <p>F 12 men mowing cooler I seelling up Potatoes 60 78</p> <p>Sa 13 coiling &amp; taking in hay cloudy cool 60 72</p> <p>Su 14 No Sermon to Day Mr {Porters?} at Garafraxa 50 72</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1861</span></h2> <p>15 cool cloudy we take in all the Hay cut threatening rain 50 72</p> <p>16 {J Dauble ?} 14 rows Turnips Men moving 60 80</p> <p>17 Raking &amp; Taking in hay. John at Doctor 60 78</p> <p>18 nearly frost last night Raking &amp; hauling 50 75</p> <p>19 takes in Hay at sideroad distant thunder light shower ar noon 60 80 Mr Porteus come Thunder with very heavy rain afternoon which was much wanted everything being badly droughted 60 80</p> <p>Sa 20 cool at Smiddy with Charly Shakes out hay at {Concafront?} {written above} rakes it 50 72</p> <p>Su 21 at Church dry clear fine 50 75</p> <p>M 22 May &amp; me at Dundafs I get #49p, Lodges #100 in Bank 50 75</p> <p>23 John very Poorly Sing taking Doubles from Turnips 50 75</p> <p>24 Doubling Turnips William cultivating fallow 25 75</p> <p>25 gets news that the Yankees was whipt at Bulles run 60 80</p> <p>26 Hurkling Turnips 60 75</p> <p>27 Marks our keeping lambs Hurkles 60 75</p> <p>Su 28 very wet all forenoon not at church 60 78</p> <p>M 29 cloudy threatening rain Sibby Nicol Mrs Tadd Died 60 78</p> <p>T 30 Cradling orchard very Hot 60 86</p> <p>W 31 Cradling at Neels field Hot 60 88</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Augt</span></h2> <p>th 1 Very Hot I follow a cradler {saer?} work 70 88</p> <p>F 2 Suffocating hot Doctor here, I Bush, I from noon till Tea 70 94</p> <p>Sa 3 still hot I still manage to follow a cradler 70 88</p> <p>Su 4 at Church Mr McLean here 70 86</p> <p>M 5 takes in Orchard then cradling</p> <p>tu 6 finishes cradling hauling afternoon 60 84</p> <p>W 7 hauls 4 loads in morning then slopt by rain, cool 60 76</p> <p>Tu 8 Rain cloudy &amp; drizzling &amp; cool 50 72</p> <p>F 9 men cut the oats Stalker &amp; me cutting PEas afternoon {written above} cloudy 50 75</p> <p>Sa 10 men cutting Peas clear drouthy breezy 60 80</p> <p>Su 11 clear Drouthy good for the wet Stocks at Church 50 72</p> <p>M 12 takes in all the fall wheat but catched by rain on the last two loads which we stook in the Barn, very wet all afternoon 30 65</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Augt 1861</span></h2> <p>tu 13 cradling spring wheat cool 50 78</p> <p>W 14 finishes cradling Spring wheat 50 76</p> <p>Th 15 taking on Spring wheat fine 56 80</p> <p>F 16 cutting Peas 56 80</p> <p>Sa 17 taking in Peas in afternoon 60 78</p> <p>Su 18 at church John Dickson's Boy christened 60 80</p> <p>M 19 cutting Peas all Day warm 60 88</p> <p>T 20 cutting PEas till noon then slopt by rain 60 72</p> <p>W 21 Brings in the last Load of Peas Eliza Elliot &amp; Isobel here 60 80</p> <p>Th 22 very wet Last night cloudy</p> <p>F 23 goes for the Doctor for John then goes to Galt, fine Day 50 72 {written above} cowe threshes gets Owen's {Paleontology?}</p> <p>Sa 24 Fine say Stalker hauling Dung 30 75</p> <p>Su 25 at church 54 75</p> <p>M 26 Cowe here threshing in forenoon moves traugh to Swamp well 50 74</p> <p>Tu 27 Threshing at Mm Robsons Stalker Ploughing 50 74</p> <p>W 28 fine day Men Ploughing heavy thunder &amp; rain at night 54 76</p> <p>Th 29 gets no Spectator to Day men Ploughing cleans {fence?} 56 78 {written above} seed wheat</p> <p>F 20 cleans Seed wheat in AM then at I. Denhams funeral 50 74</p> <p>Sa 31 men finishes fallow, cleans some seed wheat 50 72</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Septr</span></h2> <p>Su 1 at church fine day 34 76</p> <p>M 2 Sows 22 G. wheat (12 acres) men dragging warm 60 80</p> <p>T 3 men dragging in forenoon I Law 10 B. in afternoon, finishes {written above} Tower's 60 75</p> <p>W 4 men finishes dragging I am ditching Wm cradling Hungarian crops 60 78</p> <p>th 5 I am ditching water furrows in wheat William cradling Hungarian 60 75</p> <p>F 6 Binds 4 Stocks Hungarian Men stoning and Logging oak Break a yoke 55 75</p> <p>Sa 7 Breaks stones on lane Doctor here a shower this morning, cool 50 70</p> <p>Su 8 S No Sermon, Mr Porteus at Caledonia I Nicol here 50 72</p> <p>M 9 takes in Hungarian grofs John &amp; Jean at Crooks wi woo, Cool 45 62</p> <p>T 10 Heavy rain last night fair at day 45 65</p> <p>W 11 Ditching at Sugar Bush warm 50 70</p> <p>Th 12 men fixing fence on line East I ditching Jane {illegible} 50 7 {written above "Jane"} comes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Septr 1861</span></h2> <p>13 John gone at Galt Buys a Clock for 8 Dollar men chunking fence 56 72</p> <p>14 {illegible} Wm at {Freellon?} with wheat, J Anderson comes 40 64</p> <p>15 fine day Joe Anderson &amp; Jane goes away, I at church 50 75</p> <p>16 cool cloudy, men making Bridge To Janes Sugar Bush one draining 40 64</p> <p>17 cool men finishes Bridge 40 60</p> <p>18 men moving fence on Lane 45 65</p> <p>19 fixing fence 50 65</p> <p>20 meeting at our school for Root mony heavy rain at night 50 60</p> <p>21 very wet last night at Church Mr Mulligan preaches 60 70</p> <p>22 Our Sacrament fine day 53 70</p> <p>23 Wm away with Load of wheat Stolker chunking fence 50 60</p> <p>24 I am ditching Stolker at Cowes threshing Peas Wm ploughing {written above "ploughing" Orchard} 40 64</p> <p>25 I am Ditching Wm down below with wheat fine warm 40 70</p> <p>26 I am Ditching on Lane Men Ploughing 40 70</p> <p>27 Ditching Men Ploughing cool very wet in afternoon chil 40 60 {written above} drew Punce at Puslinch Lake</p> <p>28 Threshes all our Peas with the Machine 40 60</p> <p>Su 29 at Church</p> <p>M 30 I am at Doctors for Pills for May William finish 40 55 {written above} es his time with John</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Octr</span></h2> <p>Tu 1 John &amp; I at Bridge on creek William at Galt 40 60</p> <p>W 2 Willam goes away John &amp; me finish the Bridge 40 33</p> <p>3 cleans 32 Bushes of Peas 40 33</p> <p>4 I am ditching some rain 40 30</p> <p>Sa 5 I am Ploughing wiht oxen 2 Potatoes found rotten being {written above} the first seen 40 62</p> <p>Su 6 very wet almost all Day at Church</p> <p>M 7 I am ploughing Stolker at Wm Robsons threshin Potatoes threatind {written above} with rot, some frost 4 36 33</p> <p>Forgot to enter this week but I finished the Ditch the has been stowning</p> <p>M 14 Begins to dig Potatoes digs about 30 B. but many rotten {written above} fin day 36 60</p> <p>T 15 Township shew John Jean &amp; Stolker at it King gets first prize {written above} fine day 36 60</p> <p>W 16 Digging Potatoes a good many rotten fine mild weather 40 62</p> <p>Th Digging Potatoes very fine 38 60</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Octr 1861</span></h2> <p>F 18 Digging Potatoes warmish 36 60</p> <p>Sa 19 a soft steady rain on drow no Digging to day 36 60</p> <p>Su 20 at Church fine day 30 53</p> <p>M 21 finishes our Potatoes Edwin Chambers gets hurt 30 55</p> <p>Tu 22 Begins to take up Turnips some rain 32 33</p> <p>W 23 Quarrying at Barn for foundation of shed some hail {written above} taking up turnips 30 30</p> <p>Th 24 Quarrying at Barn for foundation of shed {written above} hail 30 50</p> <p>F 25 frost last night pretty hard, taking up Turnips 2{overlayed writing of 6 and 7} 50</p> <p>Sa 26 taking in Turnips all day William returns 28 50</p> <p>Su 27 at church very fine John &amp; Wm goes to Edwin 29 54</p> <p>M 28 hard frost in morning takes in apples about 12 B. John {written above} hauls the Nimmes Turnips hauling Turnips 26 50</p> <p>Tu 29 hauling Turnips in afternoon fine 30 50</p> <p>W 30 very wet last night some rain today Wm at McGonegals Bee 24 50</p> <p>Th 31 hauling turnips William at McGonegals Bee again 34 50</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 36 32</span></h2> <p>F1 hauling Turnips all Day T. Watson goes insane 36 32</p> <p>Sa 2 heavy rain all last night and to Day with high winds our creek brought down in great flood pools everywhere 34 40</p> <p>Su 3 at Church, poor attendance 34 40</p> <p>M 4 fine day hauling Turnips a sort of Indian summer in afternoon 36 44</p> <p>Tu 5 finishes our Turn fine a Day a sort of Indian summerhauling Turnips all day 36 55</p> <p>W 6 finishes our Turnips in all 83 loads of Bushels 186{1?} But took 70 Bushels or 3 loads to Kirkwall 36 38</p> <p>Th 7 taking in the Potatoes from field a good Deal rotton 30 40</p> <p>F 8 finishes taking in Potatoes a Damp day frosty last {written above} night 30 40</p> <p>Sa 9 {water damage or dripped ink obscuring beginning of entry} night clear sunny to Day Delving at Orchard trees 30 46</p> <p>Su 10 { slightly obscured by ink splotching} at Church fine day 30 56</p> <p>M 11 Tu 12 W 13 Th 14 Men Ploughing I am choring frosty average 30 46</p> <p>15 F 15 Puts the Ram to the Ewes,working at ched foundation {blue "x" appears to have been written in later in ballpoint pen} 28 40</p> <p>Sa 16 at foundation hears the Yankees has taken Beaufort 28 40</p> <p>Su 17 at church a vile stinking smoke in it</p> <p>M 18 at foundation hard frost 22 40</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1861</span></h2> <p>19 William goes away to Luck now John &amp; I qurrying foundation frosty clear 22 38</p> <p>20 getting {Liboerastions?} to Browns Testimonial fine 30 40</p> <p>21 John &amp; me quarrying at Shed foundation fine 30 43</p> <p>22 {a Dour?} cloudy day wind East Quarrying. Back very sore 30 36</p> <p>Neglected to write for a spell</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Decr</span></h2> <p>2 at Lowes killing Pigs kills 9 very good. Snow last night 18 30</p> <p>3 very hard frost clear sunny writes to D Martin above 2 22</p> <p>4 fine day mild cleans some Peas Jenny Watt comes, Mr Porleus here {written above} visiting 18 28</p> <p>5 clear sunny mild cleaning Peasabout 60 Bushel {written above} William returns 16 40</p> <p>6 Showery last night misty &amp; drizzly rain in forenoon then clear sunny &amp; warm men chopping firewood in Bush 36 50</p> <p>Sa 7 Jenny Walt &amp; John Goes to Galt some rain in afternoon John gets a Post Office Order for {S?} 4 Sterling for Aunt Betty 40 32</p> <p>Su 8 at Church Very fine like Summer 40 55</p> <p>M 9 William &amp; me Quarrying foundation uncommonly mild weather for the season no frost in the ground folk might Plough 40 43</p> <p>Tu 10 Kills 4 Pigs very fine</p> <p>W 11 William &amp; me Quarrying goundation like summer 30 60</p> <p>Th 12 Quarrying Frost last night 30 50</p> <p>F 13 finishes the foundation 28 45</p> <p>Sa Wm chopping firewood 28 43</p> <p>Su 15 at Church thanksgiving day for Union fine clear 30 45</p> <p>M 16 John at Doctor William chopping and hauling wood fine clear 30 50</p> <p>T 17 William &amp; me filling Lane fence bottom with stones, this is most extraordinary weather their is no frost in the ground anyperson might plough Last night although the sky was clear there was no frost and every night for some time been very slight 30 &lt;2&gt; 45 50</p> <p>W 18 Kills 4 Pigs very fine slight {iclor?} rain through last night William at Lowes threshing John takes Pigs to McMillen {illegible} meeting at at {illegible} William &amp; me stoning fence in afternoon 30 43</p> <p>Th 19 Wm at Lowes Thrsdhing John takes Pigs to McMillan, I get the sixth Instalment ($136) from Robery Riddell {written above} the foure weight 1230 lb 30 45</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Decr 1861 {blue "x" as though done in ballpoint pen at later time}</span></h2> <p>F 20 hard frost last night cloudy cold to day above 20 20</p> <p>Sa 21 choring gets News of war excitements in Britain 24 28</p> <p>Su 22 at Church coldish 26 28</p> <p>M 23 Kills our cow Snow last night, not good sleighing {written above in faint lettering} goes at night to Kirkwall to see Juggler 28 28</p> <p>Tu 24 hard frost last night John at Doctors for Mrs Stritton 12 18</p> <p>W 25 Christmas day kills Mrs {obscured by inksplotch appears to say "Rof's" } Pig clear frosty Bill hauling wood 12 26</p> <p>Th 26 Collecting seat Rents gets $ 33 thaw some rain hears of Prince Alberts death 30 40</p> <p>F 27 Frost again windy choring, some snow 18 24</p> <p>Sa 28 slippery walking but no right sleighing 14 30</p> <p>Su 29 at Church hard {illegible symbol} hobbling, walking little snow 20 30</p> <p>M 30 Colecting seat rents gets just # 17 some slight thaw 20 34</p> <p>Tu 31 very mild goes to T. Campbel and I Dickinson gets #6 24 40</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jany 1862 {blue "x" in ball point pen likely added later}</span></h2> <p>W 1 New years day.. No frost last night and no snow on the ground not a bit of sleighing yet this year begins glowing prospects for Canada with War with the states is imminent we expect tomorrow mail to decide the question God grant it may decide for peace but the Yankees seem "Crazed Essentially mad" 36 46</p> <p>Th 2 Received news this day that the Yankees has givenup Sliddel &amp; Mason so war is likely to be postponed for some time, the Meletia out at Rocton today for volenteers did not get enough, but CanadaPaid Globe with Postage also Postage on record &amp; Evangelist all for 12 months if Loyal Quarrell with {writeing smeared; illegible} Choring 12 20</p> <p>F 3 Threshing Oats here in afternoon, very hard Black, frost no snow on ground {written above} Mis Gilberts funeral above 3 12</p> <p>Sa 4 very frosty choring Bull at Saw mill sick of Dysentery below 2 12</p> <p>Su 5 not at Church not very well 8 12</p> <p>M6 Election for Conseller McMiller Elected without opposition {written above} some snow last night poor sleighing 8 12</p> <p>Tu 7 Took McQueen over 76 Dollars seat rents Wm hauling wood 14 24</p> <p>W 8 Yearly schoolmeeting soft Snow in afternoon Wm at Sawmill 20 30</p> <p>Th 9 Threshing here all day very mild 26 36</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jany 1862</span></h2> <p>10 Threshing till noon thawing all day {"Leg some" written above} William's 34 40</p> <p>11 Cutting Hungarian grofs afternoon, Snowing afternoon 18 24</p> <p>12 tolerable sleighing for firstime this winter. Soft slight thaw 30 34</p> <p>13 wrote Walter Armstron gave Peter Pendland $12 to pay Tresurer at Roctor interest on Kirk Mortgage John &amp; Jean at Robs Some more snow last night pretty good Sleighing now above 10 12</p> <p>14 Small frost last night Stalker hauling {stain on page} cord wood from Reddels, below bush {"bush" written above} 16 12</p> <p>15 more snow last night &amp; this morning, good Sleighing now Stalker hauling cord wood from Rideels bush above 10. 20</p> <p>16 at Shool meeting am Elected a Trustee against my will 12 24</p> <p>17 more snow Stalker hauling wood 20 24</p> <p>18 more snow last night snow pretty Deep now 20 26</p> <p>19 More snow last night a feeding snow now at chuch 20 26</p> <p>20 John &amp; Jean at Hamilton took my {Detenture?} to Dundafs, Stalker {written above} at Dicksons threshing 24 30</p> <p>21 John &amp; Jean returns at night Stalker at Dicksons 24 30</p> <p>22 Mild Stalker hauling wood 24 32</p> <p>23 William Armstrong comes, at Prayer meeting mild 26 32</p> <p>24 Lent Wm &amp; Walter Armstong $300 for 3 years John {breskin?" ring {written above} Wm Armstrong goes away 26 32</p> <p>25 at church No Globe comes Snowing lightly all day 24 32</p> <p>26 our Sacrament drifting all Day but no snow 20 27</p> <p>27 our yearly congregtional meeting gives {Jelle?} Queen $43 {writen above} {Leord?}wood choppers comes 0 22</p> <p>28 blowing with small snow like sleet staulker hauling wood from swamp 22 28</p> <p>29 a gentle thaw all day John hauling cordwood Stalker at Robsons {written above} threshing 35 35</p> <p>30 frosty again Robsons threshing finished at noon 26 28</p> <p>31 Nimmos Bee John at Sawmill clear cold 0 18</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feb</span></h2> <p>Sa 1 John at Sawmill Stalker hauling wood 16 20</p> <p>Su 2 at church fine clear day our Cow calves 20 26</p> <p>M 3 cloudy John &amp; Stalker both hauling wood R Valens here with agreement with Andrew, the Doctor here 12 24</p> <p>Tu 4 cloudy John &amp; Stalkerhauling firewood 20 28</p> <p>{faded "W 5"} John goes to Dunns for Shingles Jean with him John Janefs comes cloudy mild just at thaw in afternoon 6 32</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feby 1862</span></h2> <p>Th 6 cloudy thawing all afternoon choppers finishes at noon having chopped 40 1/2 cords at 25 cents per cord 28 38</p> <p>F 7 Johnat Mill chopping Oats, Stritton has his Bee 26 32</p> <p>Sa 8 clear frosty John away for Shingle trss, sent {written above} $2 to Fleming for Ch Journal 16 22</p> <p>Su 9 No Sermon Mr {water damage obscuring name} at WaterdownJohn &amp; Jean at Galt 12 24</p> <p>M 10 John &amp; Stalker at {words obscured} for Cedar {Sleepers?} cloudy 12 24</p> <p>T 11 John Stalker &amp; {name obscured by stain} at Swamp finishes hauling the Cedars {stain obscuring word} Dollars to the Queen, mild 28 30</p> <p>W 12 John &amp; William goes to {Hoilton?} with a Load of Fall wheat cloudy 28 30</p> <p>Th 13 Gets 4th {obscured by stain} Instalment from Wm Dickson Dan comes 28 30</p> <p>F 14 We are at {Thas?} Nicols clear cold below 4 18</p> <p>Sat 15 at Galt Puts $300 in Gore Bank Wm brings Plastera box {written above} look Blackwood= $3 1 ton above 2 20</p> <p>Su 16 at Church clear above 4 16</p> <p>M 17 William bring heifer trough cutting chaff in afternoon 12 30</p> <p>T 18 John &amp; Jean goes to Blenkeim coldish 18 28</p> <p>W 19 mild in forenoon heavy snow in afternoon &amp; night 30 30</p> <p>Th 20 John &amp; Jean comes home fine 18 26</p> <p>F 21 John at Mr Duns about Shingles I am poorly with cold 20 32</p> <p>Sa 22 at Kirkwall McQuilliam's before Magistrates 28 34</p> <p>Su 23 Very mild not at Church poorly 36 42</p> <p>M 24 Very stormy to day drifting a deal of Snow last night We areat George Elliots seeing Eppy &amp; Jean Little 32 20</p> <p>Tu 25 clear calm roads blocked up tracking to side road as we mean to go to out soiree to night snell frost last {written above} night below 8 16</p> <p>W 26 at Soiree last night full meeitng with Galt choir to Day at Church hearing Dr Ormiston on Widows Fund , mild 22 30</p> <p>Th 27 William goes for Shingles cold blowing 16 24</p> <p>F 28 cold clear blowing May at Mrs McGonegals {written below} to be buried an brought to Galt 14 20</p> <p>Sa</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>Sa 1 George Nicol here roads drifted yesterday, Dugal Bucham 9 20</p> <p>Su 2 at Church mild but chilly 16 26</p> <p>M 3 at William Renwick's Funeral raing ice in forenoon and near night Robt Valens here with Widows fund 30 32</p> <p>Subscription papers Subscribed $3</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March 1862</span></h2> <p>{faded writing: inferred date of T 4} {illegible word} more snow last night bad roads with drift now 16 20</p> <p>{faded writing: inferred date W 5} {John?} at Mill with chopping stuff, mild sunny 14 28</p> <p>{faded writing: inferred date Th 6} William goes for Shingles to Dunns, John with Sow to Boar {written above} has in house $50 16 26</p> <p>{faded writing: inferred date F 7} John and me at Galt takes up 5 years Chamber Journal to Bind thawing 30 40</p> <p>{faded writing: inferred date Th 8} mild cloudy thawing a little 32 34</p> <p>9 very mild warm thawing at Church 36 45</p> <p>10 raining all forenoon large pools of water {slanding?} 36 42</p> <p>11 goes to James Clarks poor sleighing thawing all Day 34 38</p> <p>12 {Williams?} home, thawing a little</p> <p>13 Cutting chaff all Day {"finishes" written above}, Thos Wallace &amp; wife here 28 32</p> <p>14 Wm setting horse power for sowing firewood, drizzling ice 30 32</p> <p>15 {illegible} morning the trres loaden with ice every straw &amp; twig nearly inch thick many branches and some trees broken Poplars stripped two apple threes broke &amp;c &amp;c 32 32</p> <p>16 Church &amp; some snow last night the trees look Queer {written above} John Innes comes 30 32</p> <p>17 Pinlland cutting our wood cuts Forty Cord, ice still on trees 30 34</p> <p>18 Wm takes wheat to Brock Road and bring Lumer, fine sunny the most part of the ice falls from the trees 26 36</p> <p>19 William foes for Lumber, clear choring R McDonald &amp; drizzled 28 38</p> <p>20 Cloudy Men choring William training steers John at {Londrons?} 26 38</p> <p>21 Snowing &amp; drifting all last night nd till noon to day, heavy falls 30 36</p> <p>22 Mild cloudy thawing, William breaking up {roads?} with oxen this and the last fall of snow is 14 inches at all event it snowed four-teen hours our total depth of snow is said by some to be 30 inches now 30 40</p> <p>Su 23 thawing fine mild at church church very thin 30 40</p> <p>24 Will at Sawmill Doctor Calls being at W. Cowe 28 32</p> <p>25 William at Sawmill clear thawing in seen glass low 20 34</p> <p>26 John at Sawmill William at R. Pinllands threshing 24 38</p> <p>27 William at Sawmill Mr &amp; Mrs Poster Senior here 24 40</p> <p>28 John and William both at Sawmill to bring home the load of the Lumber. Crows &amp; Henhawks came about a fortnight ago but this the first day I have seen small spring birds, saw 4 Robins some ground birds {word obscured by folded page corner} &amp; Blue {Linties?}, at Cowes cutting wood in afternoon 28 40</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March April 1862</span></h2> <p>Sa 29 Little thaw John &amp; Jean at Danebrook 28 32</p> <p>Su 30 S Raining in Morning at Church 32 34</p> <p>M 31 Thawing a little May at Mr Alisters gives 4 sheep sulpher 32 36</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>M 1 Showering a little May at McAlisters gives 4 sick Sheep Sulpher 32 36</p> <p>Tu 1 Thawing, we cannot think of tapping for sugar the snow is so deep 30 46</p> <p>W 2 cut the throat of 2 sheep that was going to Die, other 2 is sick and we expect them to Die also. Liver rotton Lungs white Thunder near night 30 48</p> <p>Th 3 one of our my Sheep Dies pulls the wool Shooting crows, John Innes comes 32 45</p> <p>F 4 William goes on horseback to Galt with John Innefs who says he is going to Frozen River gathers 6 pails sap, no sun threatenin a storm 30 36</p> <p>Sa 5 Raining some empties the troughs creeks full of water 34 38</p> <p>Su 6 at church hard job getting through the water, swamp swimming 30 34</p> <p>M 7 hard frost last night gathers 6 pails of yesterdays sap frozen yet 28 34</p> <p>Tu 8 hard frost last night &amp; all day, cloudy. Wm splitting Rails, blowing hard all Day 28 28</p> <p>W 9 still blowing, no sap yesterday or today Wm splitting rails 28 36</p> <p>Th 10 fine gets 30 pails of sap 30 42</p> <p>F 11 good sun gets 55 Pails Wm says he heard frogs 30 46</p> <p>Sa 12 good sun gets 32 Pails hears of the Battle of Corinth 32 48</p> <p>Su 13 at church cloudy mild 32 48</p> <p>M M 14 gets 37 Pails yesterday sap no run today Cloudy warm 33 60</p> <p>Tu 15 got 9 pails no sap sugar seems to be over Frogs whistling a little good deal of snow wreaths lying yet but John Dickson says he is going to begin ploughing tomorrow warm cloudy 34 60</p> <p>W 16 got 12 Pails of sap poor run, John at Doctors did not see him { "our Ewe Lambs twins" written above}, William filling fence with stones at creek side, I help him in afternoon, Very warm sultry, Cloudy, Frogs in full cry 34 70</p> <p>Th 17 fine growing, cloudy Rain in afternoon Toads birring at night 60 62</p> <p>F 18 Doctor here mild grafs &amp; wheat looking looking green Stalkers comes in afternoon {written above} John ploughing 60 64</p> <p>Sa 19 cooler to Day Stalker &amp; William pulling stones to fence John Ploughing 34 46</p> <p>Su 20 at Church mild Snow all gone 32 44</p> <p>M 21 Raining all day cold Ewes lambing 34 36</p> <p>Tu 22 Digs round some currant Bushes Men ploughing in afternoon brings kettles from bush</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1862</span></h2> <p>23 hard frost last night Piling wood Wm Ploughingin afternoon 26 32</p> <p>24 hard frost last night John takes May to King of the West {"Mrs. Rob confin'd" written above} Wm Ploughing botom &amp; the heifer Calves I kill a Calf to to the Rofs, clear breezy 26 48</p> <p>25 Wm Ploughing I dig round currant bushes 30 46</p> <p>26 I digging trench in garden Men dragging previous to sowing spring wheat 32 54</p> <p>27 at Church Saw Swallows for first time fine 34 34</p> <p>28 Saws 16 Bushels of Spring Wheat in afternoon 34 36</p> <p>29 Men Ploughing for Ras I high Graft apple tree at Rhubarb 36 36</p> <p>30 finishes trench at Poplars saws the seed from Plant got {Volene?} Joland grafts high one apple Tree 36 56</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>1 Digs 2 holes to Plant Trees gets Grape Vines from Mr Porteus Lends ten Dollars to George Tennant 36 57</p> <p>2 Plants the grape Vine Men Ploughing</p> <p>3 {word obscured by tear} takes Physic has sore back, Wm Ploughs garden at Old Barn 40 32</p> <p>4 No Sermon Mr Perteens at St George 40 36</p> <p>5 Saws 14 22 Bushels Oats Peas Cuncan McCaul come to Dig holes for apple Trees 40 60</p> <p>6 Saws 15 B. Oats then Plants 21 apple Trees John at Brook road for them</p> <p>7 Plants 11 apple Trees 32 in all Duncan goes away in forenoon in afternoon Saw the last of oats</p> <p>8 Delving for Onions Men taking out Stable Dung frost last night 32 64</p> <p>9 Chunney Swallows comes Men Ploughing at old Barn William at George Tenants raising in afternoon, saws Barley, Writed D Martin 40 76</p> <p>10 Cold Fair the Colt cut Men sowing Plaister Wm goes to Dundafs with May wamr &amp; getting Drauthy, Willows &amp; Lilacs looking green. little gren in {jet?} bush 50 76</p> <p>11 clear Drauthy, at church Swallows in Lum already only 3 days after coming 45 68</p> <p>12 Scrapes &amp; washes apple Trees John Drags Orchard William at Stalkers Ploughing Sees a humming Bird King Bird and Canary for the first time this season 45 70</p> <p>13 John &amp; Jean at Galt for Plister William at McGonegals Bee heavy shower in morning with some Thunder keeps cloudy and gets colder 60 30</p> <p>{water damage inferred date: 14} M. Delving in P M then Sows one Pound of Carrots, clear gets the first Rhubarb 35 65</p> <p>{water damage inferred date: 15} John at Mill, Framers comes, warm Proud Taylor cmomes or {written above "Ballmore bird"} 40 80</p> <p>{water damage inferred date: 16} Delving cuts the Lambs at noon has 38 of which 18 in {wetters?} warm 40 80</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1862</span></h2> <p>Sa 16 Stil warm Men {written above "crops"} Ploughing Orchard for Potatoes, Framer Boy cut his foot 50 80</p> <p>Su 18 at church very weam &amp; sultry till 3 P.M. when the glass ata 80 but from 3 till 6 {illegible} in 3 hours the glass full 40 Deg. riz to 40 68 80 40</p> <p>M 19 Cutting Potatoes &amp; fix Potatoe land very cold &amp; chilly women white washing {written above} cherry trees in full blossom 36 44</p> <p>Tu 20 hard frost last night cherry flowers frozen with Clematis Locust &amp;c clear Plants Potatoes in Orchard in afternoon 30 60</p> <p>W 21 A good deal of rain and pretty heavy thunder tho rather cold all Day finishes Planting Potatoes in Orchard Orchard takes 18 Bushels 36 58</p> <p>Th 22 goes a fishing gets about 2 Dozen tor clear Men Ploughing at Neils for tatoes 36 70</p> <p>F 23 Plants Potatoes at Neilson AM, Lays foundation of Shed in afternoon 36 64</p> <p>Sa 24 some frost last night, at Church</p> <p>Su 25 our Sacrament Drauthy barren weather 38 65</p> <p>M 26 waters the young apple Trees. Raises Shed in afternoon 38 70</p> <p>Tu 27 goes to see Mitchel who is sick with drinking Spanish flies 40 70</p> <p>W 28 Stalker &amp; me pulling Red Root Men Ploughing {tear obscuring temprature record}</p> <p>Th 29 William at Flethchers Raising, Stalker at R. McQueens Stoning Bee I am pulling Red root &amp; John Ploughing Turnip Land apple Tree in full Blossom but everything looks bad with drouth and frost it freezing a little every night frost last night 32 70</p> <p>F 30 Washes out Sheep Drouthy goes 36 70</p> <p>Sa 31 choring</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Su June</span></h2> <p>Su 1 at Church</p> <p>M 2 at John Cowes clipping then goes fishing gets about a dozen 50 75</p> <p>Tu 3 Clips our sheep, the Framers leaves, cold 45 62</p> <p>W 4 goes a fishing gets about 2 dozen very drouthy 45 70</p> <p>Th 5 fixing fence aat big spring Edmond Chambers here Drouthy 30 75</p> <p>F 6 John &amp; Jean at Galt with wool {"got 32 1/2 c per lb} and for Bone dust men at fence slight frost last night 60 80</p> <p>Sa 7 Pulling Red Root has a bad cold 60 68</p> <p>Su 8 no sermon Minster at Synad at Toronto John &amp; Jean at Westovers meeting 60 72</p> <p>M 9 Pulling Red Root the second time May at Mitchels very Drouthy clear, every thing looking very bad their cannot be much hay or any thing else if this weather hold much Longer 60 70</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{ Page is torn and damaged}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1862</span></h2> <p>{inferred date: 10} Warm &amp; very Dry Wm Ploughing sod Edmond dragging with steer &amp; ox 60 80</p> <p>{inferred date: 11} Drouthy Wm Dragging Edmond hauling chips from new wheat 60 76</p> <p>{inferred date: 12} Drouthy Sows some Turnips { "&amp; Bone Dust" written above} in afternoon Litirally among Dust 60 78</p> <p>{inferred date: 13} Slight shower looks like rain Sowing Turnips &amp; Bone Dust cloudy 58 72</p> <p>14 Slight rain looks like more haulingmanure for last of Turnips cool 50 60</p> <p>15 not of Church taking Physic 55 65</p> <p>16 at the Roads all but Edmond who hauls chip manure 60 72</p> <p>17 at Roads 60 68</p> <p>18 at Roads finished, heavy Thunder shower near night fills rain trough 60 74</p> <p>19 Rains in morning seaterig {tear obscuring word} all</p> <p>20 Sows the last of the Turnips saws {word obscured by tear} seed men cuts furs {written above "Nicol here"} 50 6</p> <p>21 Some rain last night clear sunny to day rather growing weather but too little rain, Plough still turning up dry dust 56 70</p> <p>22 Not at church for coughing clear 56 70</p> <p>{large tear obscuring date inferred: 23} {first portion of sentence obscured} but rather wet</p> <p>24 {first portion of sentence obscured} Jenny Hamilton and Daughter from Scarbura {written above} arrives here at 1 oclock P.M 60 68</p> <p>25 John { portion of sentence obscured} Homopathic Doctor men stoning clean 60 78</p> <p>26 At {Potentially "George Elliots" but obscured by tear} funeral aged 32 65 84</p> <p>27 warm clear, John at Sawmill 66 86</p> <p>28 Scarboro folk goes away John takes then to Flamboro Edmond gets a Letter from Mr James plastering Turnips 70 84</p> <p>Su 29 Mr McLean preaches here fine rain 60 80</p> <p>30 Wallace takes away 6 Lambs and one Ewe Men Ploughing 60 76</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/49c3672bfc2efc0db85c822b47953fab.pdf 84ac41cbc547875059a0ccdbe9c78308 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c55538c7a328e0a902acff9a2aceb8ea.pdf 38132a2e753f7900c7fd9fe26eb3a2aa https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bffd4934564307a12ea1ac7821431619.pdf f9359eca4df443e2d6391f3c75d80c5e https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/72215cc5c96ab1844c1f59aab3adf51f.pdf 34c0caa4611831900e9c5c3ea57c8c58 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42db662abd0f0484d009809fb6e8f285.pdf 331224327fe22ae07b15296ad3fd9063 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 Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 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 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1911 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription 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">DAILY JOURNAL 1911</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM FROM 1910.</span></h2> <p>Public school opened Jan 3. 1911. Norman Flath, teacher.</p> <p>Trustees Tom Stephenson. Jas McEving robert Philp.</p> <p>School opened Sept 5 Alva Armstrong teacher</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January NEW YEARS'S DAY (DOMINION) SUNDAY, 1 (1-364) 1911</span></h2> <p>Mr. Clarke, Olive and I down to Local option muting in From Hall in evening. Mr + Mrs. Henderson annie Fox, Miss Duncan + Miss Moeison called in afternoon. Ross Ninnie+Alice up for tea. Very dull. Mislinq night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 2 (2-363)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and drawing in earn Mr. Clarke Olive and i went to Grandma for tea and went to concert in Hale. Very windy afternoon and evening. Very mild forenoon. Snow had dissappeared but in night.</p> <p>Percy Irvine and Myrtle Cara married</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3 (3-362)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. Father took wad of chop to town in P.M. Mary Philip, Alice and I over to spend the evening. Mr + Miss Rudd Mr. Edger Lowes. Craig, his sister Miss tought and Miss Shanks.</p> <p>Quite cold day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY, 4 (4-361) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring, Gasoline stay press came at noon. Olive and I took Mr. Clarke to station this morning. Father at school meeting. {illegible} Tom Henderson brought out an iron bed, spings and matress. Blew a gale all night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 5 (5-360)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. Men pressing hay.</p> <p>Very stormy cold day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">EPIPHANY (QUEBEC) FRIDAY, 6 (6-359)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and toan down two loads pressed hay in afternoon. Men off wark this A.M. machine refused to go. Pressing in afternoon.</p> <p>Cold day.</p> <p>Adam Welmage Buried.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY, 7 (7-358) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Watt. Ross and Brock drawing pressed hay to station. Got out eight wads. Boys all went home to night. Rather mild day. Started to storm towards evening. Moved press down to old driving house.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 8 (8-357)</span></h3> <p>Home all day.</p> <p>Very dull day.</p> <p>Rained for while after dinner then a heavy storm of soft snow. Cleared about six o'clock and became very windy. Windy veering to west.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 9 (9-356)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and making a hay rack. Harry down here in afternoon. Sarah Burrows over here. Mr. McCoul + Dowling came out to press hay but the other boys did not come so they went home after dinner.</p> <p>A very stormy forenoon, but cleared at night and was a perfect moonlight night olive and I went for a trip on snowshoes. Had an imitation to a dance in hall but could not go. Annie fox + Mike gaysen married at 6:30 a.m. I started for seattle on 9 A.M. train.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY, 10 (10-355) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father did chores Brock, Watt, Ross and Harry drawing hay in afternoon. The three boys came and Roy and father had to help in mow. Brocj went to town in forenoon. Took in seven wads hay. Finished pressing about 5 P.M. Percy Priester went home other two stayed. Norman Flath spent evening here. Quite a nice day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11 (11-354)</span></h3> <p>Father did chores. Brock + Ross took a wad of hay in forenoon and Brock another after dinner. Came on rain about 1.30 P.M. rained quite heavily, got colder and snowed heavily. Very dull forenoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 12 (12-353)</span></h3> <p>Father did chores and helped load hay. Ross and Brock each took a load in forenoon and they with Roy, Watt and Harry took all but one wad in afternoon. I took mother down to Grandma's to spend a few days. A beautiful day. Very bright. Easy wind at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY, 13 (13-352) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father took last load of pressed hay to goldstone in forenoon. Brock did chores. Changed box on sleigh and choring in afternoon.</p> <p>Mild day. Foggy and misting at times.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14 (14-351)</span></h3> <p>Father did chores. Watt and Brock drew six loads of ice from town. Mr. Burrows heeping pack of ice.</p> <p>Mild day, misty and foggy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 15 (15-350)</span></h2> <p>Brock went for mother after dinner. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Woeling and Mr. Jim Barry here in afternoon and for tea.</p> <p>Quite bright at times then stormy colder to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY, 16 (16-349) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father went to Mr. Elliatte with pig, in forenoon Brock did chores.</p> <p>Cold day. Little stormy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17 (17-348)</span></h3> <p>Watt and Brock each brought a load of ice in forenoon. Father did chores. He went to see about getting an engine to thresh- In afternoon. Olive and I up to see Minnie Walker after tea.</p> <p>A very fine day. But quite sharp.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18 (18-347)</span></h3> <p>father and Brock did chores and getting ready for clover theresher. Mr. Roberts brought his portable engine here at noon. Men took waggons to other barn and brought up the chaff. Father down to Mr. Walker after tea. Olive walked to town this forenoon.</p> <p>A beautiful bright day.</p> <p>Harry brought some chop for us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY, 19 (19-346) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Mr. Wetzels came about four o'clock with clover. Heller. Brock went down to Mr. Priesters to see where Mr. Roberts was. A stormy day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20 (20-345)</span></h3> <p>Finished the clover threshing about four o'clock. Roy and Harry helped for a while then then Mr. Walker and Wat. All of Uncle Rich'd young folks and we three left at 4.30 to drive out to geo Thompsons for tea. Got home at two. a dull day. Misting and rainy at night. Werzels moved away to Mr. Duffs. They changed $8.00. Mr. Roberts- $4.00</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21 (21-344)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Brock took mother to town in afternoon. Mr. Roberts moved his engine away this afternoon.</p> <p>Very blustry at times all day and pretty cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY, 22 (22-343) 1911</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Brock up to ask about Cassie Mckay and over to Woodisse's</p> <p>dull day- very calm-</p> <p>a few flakes of snow at 5:20 P.M.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 23 (23-342)</span></h3> <p>Father choring forenoon. Brock up to geniadale and got Paddy shod, brough home can of washing from factory. Both cleaning all the Kens. Norman Flath over here in evening. Jack McKay called this evening. want Brock for pall-bearer.</p> <p>dull day- not very cold- windy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24 (24-341)</span></h3> <p>Father took chop to town and pig to Elliatt in fornoon. Brock choring drawing manure in afternoon. Olive and I walked to town in P.M. and skated in evening. Stayed all night with Grnadma.</p> <p>A beautiful sun shiny day.</p> <p>not cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY, 25 (25-340) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father went to Mr. Elliott's (below Drayton) for pig. Olive and I walked out from town in forenoon. Mother, Brock and I went to Cassie McKay's funeral. Brock was a pall bearer. Cassie 19 years old. Mr + Mrs. Jake Corbitt came down and speant the evening.</p> <p>Mild day-no sunshine</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 26 (23-339)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and drawing out manure.</p> <p>very mild day. a heavy mist falling. no sunshine</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27 (27-338)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and drawing manure a very disagreeable day. very mild. raining and very foggy. snow disapperaing.</p> <p>no sunshine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY, 28 (28-337) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores, drawing out manure and got in some corn. Mother and I at town in afternoon. Chas Walker and Cecile down for game of euchre in evening.</p> <p>A bright sinshiny day. Quite a strong briize.</p> <p>roads icy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 29 (29-336)</span></h3> <p>Father and mother went over to Dick Lowes for dinner and afternoon. Geo and Mabel Thompson down for dinner. Harry down also a very nasty dull day. Quite a shower of rain in forenoon milk and foggy to - night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 30 (30-335)</span></h2> <p>The men choring. A very stormy day. A high wind {weather?} and at times you could not see the road.</p> <p>Norm. Flath came over after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY, 31 (31-334) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men choring and drawing out manure. Storm abated through night. Was quite calm buh snowed a lot to-day.</p> <p>cold day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY, 1 (32-333)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and drawing out manure. A terrible cold east wind blowing. A very stormy afternoon-real cold.</p> <p>Sleeted through night and wind went round to west.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Candlemas Day. THURSDAY, 2 (33-332)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring all day.</p> <p>A very stormy day. Calmed at eve, a patch of sunshine at noon, and at times in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY, 3 (34-331) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and filled up a grist for chop. Father took it to mill after dinner. A stormy forenoon. Calmer afternoon. Brock and Harry went to J.J. Wowling's douce in Hall in evening. dull all day no sunshine.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4 (35-330)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. getting in corn and sifting ashe's. Mother , Olive and I at town in afternoon. Called up to see Helen Robertson. Quite beustry at night and sqallo through the day, (no sunshine, and every day been stormy since Feb. came in)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 5 (36-329)</span></h3> <p>Olive and I went to church in morning and went to Uncle Rish's for dinner. Old Mr. McLennan here for dinner. Alex McLennon here for tea.</p> <p>A beautiful bright sunny day. but pretty sharp. Its exceedingly bright "sun-dogs" this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY, 6 (37-328) 1911</span></h2> <p>The direct opposite to yesterday. The worst storm I ever saw. Blew a hurrican from the east. Could not see the road, and was very cold. Men did the chores. Watt over here in afternoon. Storm raged from Sunday mid-night till Monday mid-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7 (38-327)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father went to town in afternoon. I snow-shoed to town in forenoon had dinner with Grandma and rode out with Mr. Grffen. Olive and I over to Henry Hilbrw's after tea. A beautiful sunny day. Roads (cross) full of snow.</p> <p>Olive 21 years old.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8 (39-326)</span></h3> <p>Brock did chores Father dilivered four barrels to Gucker.</p> <p>Drawing turnips in afternoon. Quite fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY, 9 (40-325) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock did chores. Father took five hogs to station. Harry Philip here for dinner. Drew turnips from box stall to barn.</p> <p>Fine day.</p> <p>Always Fleminq up here in weninq.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10 (41-324)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and cleaned hen-pens. Brock took Olive and I to town in afternoon. A euchre party at Miss Duncan's, very nice time (all ladies)</p> <p>Jim Brady here for tea.</p> <p>Rather bright day. a trifle stormy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11 (42-323)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Brock helped Harry to deliver horse, Frank Page came out for dinner and went to Rothsay with Dad gone to cheese+butter co. meeting. Brock came down to skate and we came home with him. Beauitful bright day. Quite.</p> <p>Father went to connertaine meeting in Rothway with Harry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Febraru SUNDAY, 12 (43-322) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Mother went over to see Mrs Josh Gregory after tea. Called into Wooddisse's.</p> <p>Quite mild all day dull.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 18 (44-321)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. Father helped Watt kill a beed in afternoon. Alwyn Fleming and Norman Floth here in evening for game of euchre.</p> <p>A mild dull day. Getting windy towards evening.</p> <p>Father 55 years old.</p> <p>Uncle Jim 38 " ".</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">St. Valentine's Day. TUESDAY, 14 (45-320)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores.</p> <p>A very stormy day.</p> <p>Storm from east.</p> <p>snowed and blew all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Febraru WEDNESDAY, 15 (46-319) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and Father walked out to town in afternoon. Took express parcel to other Baker.</p> <p>Quite a stormy day. windy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 16 (47-318)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and cleaned pig pens. Brock took cream up to factory in afternoon. 91 lbs. Dull towards night. a little sunshine at noon. Father shoveled a track through big drift in front of house.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17 (48-317)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Brock drove Olive and I over to see Mrs. Gregory then he drove mother to town to stay all night with Grandma. A dull dreary day. Raining in forenoon. colder towards night. Carnival in town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY, 18 (49-316) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and brought in a couple loads of corn in forenoon. Brock went to town for mother in afternoon. Father sifting ashes.</p> <p>Like a March day. very stormy at times then clear and bright. not too cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19 (50-315)</span></h3> <p>Father and mother went over to Geo Walker's for dinner, and to see old Mrs. Walker.</p> <p>A perfect day. Beautiful sunshine all day. A crisp air. Mrs. Burrows went to bed. mr. Flath up. She's threatened with pneumonia.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 20 (51-314)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and filled up grist. Father took it to town in afternoon. A beautful sunny day.</p> <p>Mrs. Burrows not very well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY, 21 (52-313) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and drawing manure. Olive Brock and I went down to skate. Olive stayed all night at Graudinas, Uncle Will was up.</p> <p>Rather blustry at times all day. quite cold.</p> <p>Helped do Burrows chores this A.M. Mrs. Burrows ill with pneumonia. Nurse Hanna attending.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22 (53-312)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores then he went over and did Burrows chores. Brock went to school for Normam about eleven a.m.. Mrs Bodying. She passed away about eleven - ten A.M. Mother over there all afternoon. Father and Brock went to town in afternoon. Norman Flath and Alwyn Fleming here in afternoon. Very stormy at times. Dad + mother at B's in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 23 (54-311)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and Brock took cream up to factory. 89 lbs. Father and brock drawing manure in afternoon. Aunt Emma here in P.M. She and mother went over to B's. Dad over after tea. Alwyn and Harry Philp here in evening. Rather blustry all day and very windy. Getting milder at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Febraru FRIDAY, 24 (55-310) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and drew out manure, finished it. Brock and I went to presentation at Jake Carbitts at night. Mrs. Henderson, Mr. + Mrs. Jim Ackerman called in afternoon. Brought out spray of flowers for us. I over at Burrow's baking. A beautiful sunny day, Balmy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25 (56-309)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. then Brock went down for Grandma and right after dinner took Norman Flath down and back and then took Grandma home. I over there baking. Brock went over in evening. A beautiful sunny day. very mild. snow throwing quickly.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 26 (57-308)</span></h3> <p>Mrs. Burrow's funeral.</p> <p>Father was a pall bearer. Olive went with Harry. He here for dinner and tea. A disagreeable day. very mild A.M. snow turning to rain. Wind went to west and getting colder towards night. Dad over to B's after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY, 27 (58-307) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and cleaning up clover seed.</p> <p>Very stormy at times then quite bright sunshine. Quite windy.</p> <p>Hetty over here in forenoon. Brock took some things from Burrow's for Mr. Henderson.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (59-306)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. Dad up to Harry's after dinner but he not home. We three at town in afternoon. Up to see quite sunny day, but blustry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March ASH WEDNESDAY (Quebec &amp; N.W.T.) WEDNESDAY, 1 (60-305)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. then we three went to Eva Hefkey's funeral, Sarah Burrows and Mrs. Supper from Harriston here in evening also Harry Lowes and Alex McLennon. A very stormy afternoon. Very Windy</p> <p>Memorial service in Meth. Church for Wva. Olive and {name?} Rube. Hambeys to see Mr. + Mrs. Chas Thompson.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 2 (61-304) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring. Father took heifer up yo Woodisse's in afternoon. sifted ashes when he came home. Little blustry at times- then sunny.</p> <p>Brock took cream up to factory. 190 lbs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3 (62-303)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father helping Harry philip draw manure in P.M. Up after tea to help dose sick cow. Brock took chop to town in cutter.</p> <p>A beautiful bright sunny day. Lovely night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4 (63-302)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Father helping Harry draw out manure Brock went to town in afternoon. broke shaft coming home.</p> <p>Quite cold day. rather bright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY, 5 (64-301) 1911</span></h2> <p>Ella and Harry Lowes here for tea. A beautiful bright morning but got dull and quite a heavy fall of snow.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 6 (65-300)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. Father helped Harry finish drawing manure. Olive and I snow-shoed over to see Mrs. Ike MacIsaac in afternoon. Jake Carbitt assessor here over night Harry Philip came down for game of euchre. A beautiful sunny day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7 (66-299)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores, then dad took cutter down to get shaft fixed. Brought John Philip in for dinner, then he went to Mrs. Noble's funeral (from Jack Noble's) was a pall-bearer. Olive and shoed into town. Olive stayed all night. Very nice day. rather strong east wind. Father and mother 29 years married. Heard joe Fatheringhan died very suddenly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY, 8 (67-298) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father did chores. Brock took mother to grandma's and Olive came home with him. Got pats shoe set. Brock took grist to town in afternoon. Father gone up to see Chas. Walker. He sick in bed. Stayed all night. Very fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 9 (68-297)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father took cream to factory- 70 lbs.</p> <p>Got first cream cheque $7.02. Brock went to town for mother. Dad and she at joe {illiegable?}'s funeral in afternoon. very long funeral. Quite fine forenoon, but got dull. and came on rain about tea time. Brock up to see Mr. Walker at night. very mild day. we cleaned stove pipes.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10 (69-296)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and cleaning clover seed. Turned out a beautiful day. Freezing towards alight. Splendid moonlight now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY, 11 (70-295) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and brought in some earn mother up to Chas. Walker for tea. Caught more cold. We three down town after tea. Had a skate. Very dull day. not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 12 (71-294)</span></h2> <p>A very dull day.</p> <p>Brock up to Harry's in afternoon. Father up to Chas. Walker after tea. not very cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 13 (72-293)</span></h3> <p>Olive weighs 109 1/2 lbs.-128 lbs. Father and Brock did chores and started to cut wood in bush after dinner. a beautiful spring day. Harry Lowes and Harry Beal here for tea norman Flath over and speant evening.</p> <p>Mr. MacIssac's have son.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY, 14 (73-292) 1911</span></h2> <p>Olive walked to town in forenoon. Had dinner with {name?}. Father and Brock did chores then dad took pig up to {illigable} Walton's. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. We three over to a presentation at Mr. Craig's in evening-prescuted Mr. E with a block fur coat. Mrs. E- a purse of money + jean- a locket and chain. Douse after. Beautiful spring day. could note a change in weather spring day. could note a change in weather through the night. Mother very miserable with cold. Watt cleaned out chimminey for us.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 15 (74-291)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and Father went to conservative meeting in town. He a conveger.</p> <p>A very stormy day. Quite cold at night and windy.</p> <p>Mr. Chambers of Harriston candidate for local house.</p> <p>Wayne Eugene Hopkins Roberts 1 year old.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 16 (75-290)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and went to J. A. Craigs sale.</p> <p>A very stormy cold day.</p> <p>Father took cream up to factory.</p> <p>127 lbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY, 17 (76-289) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and cutting wood in bush. Chas. Walker here in afternoon and for tea. Rather dull day. Snowing at times. not cold to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURSDAY, 18 (77-288)</span></h3> <p>Brock took Olive to town in forenoon Dad took down $60.00 of clover seed to Patterson + Hilborn. Bath went to Jim Kidd's sale in P.M. Bought 8 month cold for $45.00</p> <p>A beautiful bright day.</p> <p>Brough home a bbl. sugar for Gibb's.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19 (78-289)</span></h3> <p>Olive and I walked to Grandma's for dinner and speant afternoon Father up to Woodisse's.</p> <p>Rather bright forenoon, but wind went round to west and it snowed a little.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY, 20 (79-286) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men choring and cutting wood. Olive and I went to town in afternoon. A very stormy forenoon for a few hours, cleared at noon and a bright P.M. very windy.</p> <p>Dr. Griffen and Norman Flath out for evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21 (80-285)</span></h2> <p>Men choring and cutting wood in bush. Brock helped Harry philip take four head cattle to Draton this morning. Ike McIsaac brought back cart. Harry here for dinner. A beautiful morning. Got dull at night. Nasty east wind blowing.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22 (81-284)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and took white hen down to low driving-house. Brock went to town with cart in afternoon. Got clover cheque cashed. Father in bush. Rained for while this morn. The got colder and snowed. Very stormy. 26 years old today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 23 (82-283) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father did chores. Brock took Olive to station. She starting for Kingston but staying in Guelph over night. Brock took cream up to factory. Men in bush in afternoon. Quite find at times, very windy. Q over at Burrows in afternoon.</p> <p>Took up cream- 96 lbs. Cheque $19.57</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24 (83-282)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and cutting wood in afternoon. Harry Philp helping this P.M. Maria Flatly over here in-afternoon.</p> <p>A very beautiful day, but wind was cold.</p> <p>Old Mrs. Martin died.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25 (84-281)</span></h3> <p>Father did chores. Brock took down grist of chop in forenoon. Harry helping cut wood in afternoon. I walked to town in forenoon and back at ngiht.</p> <p>A beautiful bright day. Quite warm. Neither slighting or wheeling.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY, 26 (85-280) 1911</span></h2> <p>Mr. Craig here for finner. Father went over to see old Mr. Walker. I over to see Retta Hilborn in afternoon. Dull day- raining at night. Old Mr. Walker very low.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 27 (86-279)</span></h3> <p>Men choring. A very disagreeable day. Very heavy showers in forenoon- misting and rainy forenoon.</p> <p>Turned very much colder at night. Old Mrs. Martin buried in Arthur.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (87-278)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. Father splitting wood in bush. Brock went to town got letter from Olive. She arrived safely. A very stormy day- Blustry</p> <p>Jim Kidd and family went west.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY, 29 (88-277) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father went to Mr. Henry Walker's funeral in afternoon. I took backRetta's umbrella this afternoon. Walked over with Norman. Snowy this forenoon. Fairer in P.M. nasty east wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 30 (89-276)</span></h2> <p>Choring Father took cream to factory. Brock took mother down to Grandma's. Cutting wood in afternoon. Very stormy morning. Lot of snow fell through night. Quite mild about noon. Ray and Elven got a bag clover seed.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 31 (90-275)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and cutting wood in afternoon. Uncle Rich'd here in afternoon. Charlie Walker and Cecil here in evening.</p> <p>Quite cold windy day.</p> <p>Rather sunny.</p> <p>Winnie McEvning 26 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY, 1 (91-274) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father took ram down to Tucker.</p> <p>Quite blustry at times.</p> <p>Uncle Richd and Aunt Emma called. Want me to do some sewing.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2 (92-273)</span></h3> <p>Brock went to town for mother. Father over to engine for Mrs. Gregory. She just about the sauce. A very heavy snow fall in forenoon. Blustry at times in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 3 (93-272)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and cutting wood in bush. A very fine bright day, but a cold east wind blowing.</p> <p>Will Gregory arrived home from west to see his mother.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY, 4 (94-271) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father and Uncle Rich'd went to town on some business in afternoon. Brock went down for wal-oil. Minnie Walker here in afternoon. Norm Flath here in evening. Turned out very disagreeable rained all afternoon. Mabil Thompson 30 years old.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5 (95-270)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father at bush in afternoon. Brock took me to town in afternoon. Quite rainy forenoon. rained all night. cleared at noon and colder this evening. Jane Lappen married to Jack Forest, in Kingston. Olive and Ben Lappen stood up with them.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 6 (96-269)</span></h3> <p>Brock + Robt charning. Brock took Clara + Richards + Robt took up the cream to factory. B + L- called to here how Mrs. Gregory was + Saw Will Gregory afternoon Brock + Robt went to the bush but was drove hom with a storm of thunder + rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY, 7 (97-261) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men choring and cutting wood. Fine day- windy.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8 (98-267)</span></h3> <p>Choring, Father splitting wood Brock and mother at town in afternoon. Gerald brought me home in evening. Quite a fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 9 (99-266)</span></h3> <p>Home all day</p> <p>Very bright but windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY, 10 (100-265) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men did chores. Father at bush in afternoon. Brock took grist of chip to town in afternoon. Lover at Burrows in afternoon</p> <p>Billie Moare from Gevitadle couse to stay all night. A perfect day and beautiful night. Heard frogs to day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11 (101-264)</span></h3> <p>Harse Show in Drayton. Mr. Moare father and Brock down. I walked up to sew for Mrs. Greleaven (as far as school with Norm.) Pete Corrigal came home with Moare, drunk.</p> <p>A very windy day, from east.</p> <p>Quite bright and sunny.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12 (102-263)</span></h3> <p>Men choring. Brock met Olive at noon train. She came to Toronto on Sat. even. Jack and Jane went to west that evening. Father took pig up to Ike Walkton's. Mr. Hill drove me home from factory.</p> <p>A very disagreeable day. raining.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY, 13 (103-262) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father went to Elara Horse show, back at night, Brock met him. sewing at Burrows. Brock took my cream-91 lbs. got incubators from Ray's.</p> <p>A dull day. Rained quite heavily about three. Misting all evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">GOOD FRIDAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 14 (104-262)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and cleaning up seed wheat. Mary Philp here in evening.</p> <p>Windy, but bright.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15 (105-260)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Dad splitting wood in bush. Olive and went to town in forenoon. Stella Chubb cause up from Guelph at noon. Brock took Olive to 4:30. She gone to Elara (C.H. Thompson's) for summer. Percy McEveing speant evening here. A dull cold day. Snow- flurries.</p> <p>Mrs. Gregory died. 10 P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY, 16 (106-259) 1911</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Uncle Will here for dinner. Mother went to town with him. Retta Hilborn here for tea. Brock up to C. Walker veru blustry and stormy at times in forenoon. Quite fine P.M.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">EASTER MONDAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 17 (107-258)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and cutting wood. I took stella to afternoon train Mother cause hom with me. Brock and I over to Gregory's. Gavin Montgomery here in evening. Quite bright-but cold wind. Will Gregory called.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18 (108-257)</span></h3> <p>Men choring. Father and Mother went to Mrs. Gregory's funeral also Brock. Father was a pall-bearer. A beautiful spring day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY, 19 (109-256) 1911</span></h2> <p>Choring and killed pig. Harry helped. Brock sick in bed with sore throat. I went up to John Philp's to sew. Very nice spring day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20 (110-255)</span></h3> <p>Father choring and cutting up pork. Brock and Ches. Walker went to Kenilwarth Horse Show. A beautiful day. Henry Hilborn here for wheat. Da took up cream- $20.97</p> <p>Olive has had measels since going to Elora. She has been very miserable.</p> <p>Grandma very sick with a cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21 (11-254)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and Brock took mother to town in afternoon. Dad feeling very miserable, a very sore throat. I came home from John Philp's in evening. Dad and Uncle Rich'd to town this forenoon. Nasty day- raining and snowing. Min Walker + Will Gregory called, also Retta Hilborn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY, 22 (112-253) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and piling wood in bush. Will Gregory came here for tea. Mrs. Walker and Cecil here for fea minutes after tea. Mother very miserable to-day. Mr. Hodge here for sued wheat and peas $7.35.</p> <p>Pretty cool but bright.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23 (113-252)</span></h3> <p>I went down to see how grandma was. Mother very miserable also Brock and Dad. Hosheal here for tea. Gerald here after tea.</p> <p>A few flurries of snow and quite cool.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 24 (114-251)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and fanning up the seed. Very fine day- cool wind. School starts after Easter vacation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY, 25 (115-250) 1911</span></h2> <p>First day work on land.</p> <p>Men did chores and turned all younf cattle out in field, then took cults and disced root in ground. Dad sowing wheat in afternoon. I over at B's in afternoon, many here, also Chas. Walker in evening. A beautiful day. Dick Lowes barn all his stock and grain + implements burned to ground at 12 o'clock night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (116-249)</span></h2> <p>Men did chores and working on land with two teams. Mother and I at town in afternoon. A beautiful bright warm day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 27 (117-248)</span></h3> <p>Men working back at poplars Brock took cream up to factory 152 lbs. I at B's in afternoon. dull like ram in forenoon, very fine afternoon. Dad not feeling well at all.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY, 28 (118-247) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men working on land. Sowing oats above poplars. Da feeling very miserable. A rather sultry day. Dull like rain in afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29 (119-246)</span></h3> <p>I went to town in forenoon for garden seeds. Men working garden patch- planted potatoes. Mangalo and vergtable seeds in afternoon. Brock and I at town in evening.</p> <p>Quite find but loking like rain.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 30 (120-245)</span></h3> <p>Father went to Mr. Reaman's funeral in afternoon. Came home and mother and he went ober to Dick Lowes.</p> <p>A dull rainy day. Warm.</p> <p>Great growth on now. Lawn very green to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 1 (121-244) 1911</span></h2> <p>A dull May Day.</p> <p>Men choring and cleaning peus. Brock got Paddy clipped at Ike MacIsaacs in afternoon. Sara B. and Miss McLeud over in forenoon. Dull and misty peud with hail thunder + lightning about five o'clock. Cooler at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2 (122-243)</span></h3> <p>Choring and father plowing sod. Brock at town in afternoon. Many here this afternoon. Very dull and cold. Brought cattle and sheep in again.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3 (123-242)</span></h3> <p>Brock did chores Dad plowing sod I over at Burrows. Janet McDonald here in evening to get sewing done. Quite bright afternoon, but scuds snow in forenoon.</p> <p>Cold.</p> <p>Brock took hens + roosters over to Dick Lowes and went to town in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY, 4 (124-241) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men did chores. Father plowing sod. Brock took cream to factory. 121 lbs.</p> <p>Lizzie Hilborn and two children here in afternoon. Mr. Kemp from Listowel here for tea. A very bright-day, but a very cold wind blowing.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY. 5 (125-240)</span></h3> <p>Brock discing. Father finished plowing. Mother and I at town in afternoon. Minnie Walker here in evening to see about sewing.</p> <p>Beautiful bright day. A little warmer, but wind still cool. Put young cattle out again.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6 (126-239)</span></h3> <p>Brock discing all day on corner field Dad sowed and harrowed field next to Jack.</p> <p>A beautiful bright warm day</p> <p>Mother 48 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY, 7 (127-238) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock went down to Hagertey's Wad, Carrie and Jack Gordon here in afternoon, also Ella Gregory. Beautiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 8 (128-237)</span></h3> <p>Men went back to other place. Have 14 acres to work there. Father went to town at noon (to bank.)</p> <p>A very fine day.</p> <p>Mr. Kemp called this evening, but could not stay. Cecil Walker here. Dr. Fred Burrows and his father over here in evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9 (129-236)</span></h3> <p>Men finished sowing and harrowing 14 acres field on other place. Brock discing at home in afternoon. I walked out to town in morning. Rode hom with Uncle Jim and Graugina in afternoon. A very fine day. Pretty warm. Let cows out to grass at noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY, 10 (130-235) 1911</span></h2> <p>Dad sowed and harrowed peice back by line fence. Brock discing in forenoon, then he got some chop in afternoon. Quite dull till about four o'clock then cleared up. A few spatters of rain at noon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 11 (131-234)</span></h3> <p>Men sowing in field at carmer. Got caught in heavy storm about 4.30 P.M.</p> <p>A very windy hot day.</p> <p>I went up to sew for Minnie Walker.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12 (132-233)</span></h3> <p>Finished seeding at noon. Cultivating little arch and in afternoon. Mother at town in afternoon. Adam Flath here for dinner. Grandma has "shingles".</p> <p>A very windy day. cooler at night.</p> <p>I sewing at Minnie Walker's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY, 13 (133-232) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father took wad chop to town in forenoon. Planted a couple apple trees in afternoon. Brock got Paddy shod to town after tea. Grandma has shingles. I came home from men's in afternoon. Coal morn, but very fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 14 (134-231)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church.</p> <p>Brock went for mother after tea.</p> <p>Rather bright. a little cool.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 15 (135-230)</span></h3> <p>Men working on root ground Father at a Trustee's meeting at Mr. McEveing's in evening.</p> <p>Quite fine forenoon. Dull afternoon Little shower after tea. Windy forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY, 16 (136-229) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father digging over {illegible} beds. Brock took mother to town in afternoon. Drove me up to Minnie's in morning. Harry Philp here in evening. Dull and showery. very sultry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17 (137-228)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock trimming rose bushed, spurce trees and planting dahlias, Brock took me up to minnie's in morning. Lot of thunder and lightning and a few heavy showers. Very sultry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 18 (138-227)</span></h3> <p>Father trimming spruce trees. Brock took mother to town in afternoon Janet McDonald here to be fitted in evening. A very warm day.</p> <p>Took off storm doors and put on screen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY, 19 (139-226) 1911</span></h2> <p>{empty}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20 (140-225)</span></h3> <p>I went to town in forenoon. Men tagging sheep and washed them in afternoon. Janet called for her dress. We washed the buggy after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21 (141-224)</span></h3> <p>Father and mother drove out to Mable's and were home at sewn P.M. Ross and Cecil were here in forenoon I walked down to see Grandma.</p> <p>A very hot day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 22 (142-223) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock drawing manure to root ground. Mother took me up to sew aat Ella Gregory's. A very warm day. Mother went to town and beought Grandma out here.</p> <p>Thunder storm and rain thro' night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23 (143-222)</span></h2> <p>Drawing manure in afternoon</p> <p>Choring in forenoon.</p> <p>Heavy storm about six or seven this Evening. very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">VICTORIA DAY (DOMINION) WEDNESDAY (144-221)</span></h2> <p>Father plowing root-ground. I came home from Gregory's at 9 A.M. We went to town. Olive came up at noon, and we came home about eight. Uncle Will out here in afternoon. Dr. came out after tea to see Grandma. Quite a cool cloudy day at times. Not a very large crowd in town. Granadma had shingles.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May ASCENSION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 25 (145-220) 1911</span></h2> <p>Planting potatoes. Brock took Olive to station in morning and me over to Gregory's at noon. Pretty warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26 (146-219)</span></h2> <p>Powed corn and finished potatoes to-day. I finished at Ella Gregory's and came to min Walker at 3.30 P.M. A very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27 (147-218)</span></h2> <p>Father sheared sheep and prepared flower graden. We planted it after tea. Brock went to town in evening.</p> <p>A very warm day. Grandma got up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY, 28 (148-217) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock and I went up to hear Ren. Brett's farewell sermon in evening. Father and Mother over to ask for Mr. McIsaac. She died about 4 pP.M. Sarah Burrows here for tea. Rose Winnie and Alice Page called in aft. Quite windy and warm. Mr. Cassiday called to see Grandma at noon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 29 (149-216)</span></h3> <p>Men drawing out manure for goat ground. Mrs.Gine Gucker called this afternoon. A little cooler today. Sarph Burrow left fo Wpg this a.m. to meet. her interded husband WM. Jones, Elkharm man.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30 (150-215)</span></h2> <p>I finished dewing at Minnie Walkers. Father and Mother at Mr. McIsaac's funeral. Brock hoeing turnips potatoes.</p> <p>Quite fine day.</p> <p>6 1/2 at Mins.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY, 31 (151-214) 1911</span></h2> <p>Drawing out manure betern showers. Heavy rain at noon. I up to aunt Emma's and cut out dress for Mrs. Fenton over to see Dace Kenip and Annie Elliott married in church. Chas Walker here in evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 1 (152-213)</span></h3> <p>Men drawing out manure for goats. Mother and I went to town in afternoon.</p> <p>cool and broight, quite windy.</p> <p>Mowed lawn</p> <p>Lizze Moare come down to be fitted.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2 (153-212)</span></h3> <p>Men drawing out manure on to root ground. a couple of showers to day.</p> <p>Quite cloudy at times.</p> <p>Reoatted big farm this a.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY, 3 (154-211) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father started to plow down manure on root ground. Brock choring and took woal to town in afternoon 19 cents cash, 20 cents trade. 53 lbs. woal. Brock and I down town in evening. Lizze moare to be fitted. Fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4 (155-210)</span></h3> <p>Home all day. Percy and Rose McEcing called in afternoon. Brock up at Ray's.</p> <p>rather dull and cloudy. shower in evening. cool.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 5 (156-209)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on root ground. Brock at Bob. Hagerty's raising all day. Quite bright at times- again. almost misting.</p> <p>Uncle Will 43 yrs. old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY, 6 (157-208) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father plowing root-ground. Brock went to Mr. McEving's to press hay. Uncle Jim out here in afternoon.</p> <p>Not very bright.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (158-207)</span></h3> <p>Father finished plowing root-grounf. Brock pressing hay at Mr. McEcing. Brock took me to town in evening. I stayed with Mr. I.Heuderson's.</p> <p>A fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 8 (159-206)</span></h3> <p>Father scuffing and howing potatoes. Brock finished at Mr. McEving's about two o'clock.</p> <p>Rather dull and scultiry.</p> <p>I sewing at Mr. Hoack's for Rella.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 9 (160-205) 1991</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock hoeing mangals between showers. Brock came for me to town this evening.</p> <p>A good shower about noon and a heavy electric storm this afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (161-204)</span></h3> <p>Robt and Brock finished hoeing mangols and charing up. I took mother over + sams.</p> <p>Brock went to town at night</p> <p>Misty and showery</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11 (162-208)</span></h3> <p>Looking like rain. It came on about nine and rained for an hour. Ove and Shomkions from Elora came at 1-,30 for Yhompsen and Robt went to Wolddissee aft. Mr + Mrs. Hambly came our for tea. Heavy wind and rain storm. John Philip's farm obas buried by lightning..</p> <p>Clara went to Elara with them</p> <p>Fine evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY, 12 (163-202) 1911</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring round and filling up Chop. Robt took it to town afternoon. Brock took a heifer up to Wooddissee.</p> <p>Brough young cattle out of bush + put them on other jalaee cool+showery</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (164-201)</span></h3> <p>Very Misty, showery, cool day</p> <p>Robt + Brock cutting weeks and charing round Yorn Brett round.</p> <p>I took Mother back to Drayton very cool.</p> <p>Rochard down with corn.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14 (165-200)</span></h3> <p>Robt + Brock working on the root ground with the tool yeams.</p> <p>fine cold day</p> <p>Working on the young orchard.</p> <p>Scuffing mangols after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 15 (166-199) 1911</span></h2> <p>Working with two yearns on the root ground all day</p> <p>Very fine cool day</p> <p>Robt gone with Carrie to Yorise Eve.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (167-198)</span></h3> <p>Brock went to Drayton for turnips seed. Robt ridging up for Yurnips in the forenoon, very warm.</p> <p>After finished ridging and saved them. Towards night. Saved them. Towards night. Brock charing round all day. Robt down to McEvnings to a meeting of the school-board. Engaged Mrs. Armstrong.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17 (168-197)</span></h3> <p>Robt + Brock charing sound all day. Moved the laion.</p> <p>Brock down town at night</p> <p>Fine all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY, 18 (169-196) 1911</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day all day</p> <p>robt brock + 1 home all day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19 (170-195)</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock took fat steer to drayton, forewover. Sold to Yucker at 6 1/4 per lb. $76. 80 started this oft to do road work. drawing grovel with Colto very frie day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (171-194)</span></h2> <p>Robt during road work</p> <p>Brock gone to Guelph model farm execursion fire day</p> <p>Swarm of Bees came off and returned to the hive they came out of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Wednesday, 21 (172-193) 1911</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock doing road work all day {illegible} day dust very deep on the road</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22 (173-192)</span></h2> <p>Robt + B finished roash work at noon</p> <p>Robt howing in {place?} and took Jacks {illegible} up in pit for last load. Brock + Pat Draiyte hat day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23 (174-191)</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock went back to gout out cattle of other place morning when Robt seuffling care and potatoes rest of the day {illegable} B- up to wooddirsee &amp; duvern Hilberin for Strau buerre but did noy get any yhen and got 16 boxes. The respect them after night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY, 21 (172-193) 1911</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock doing road work all day</p> <p>fine day</p> <p>dust very deep on the road</p> <p><br /> {paper covering paragraph}</p> <p>skirt pattern 4208 Standard waist 24"</p> <p>Robt + Brock went back to gout out cattle of other place morning when Robt seuffling care and potatoes rest of the day {illegable} B- up to wooddirsee &amp; duvern Hilberin for Strau buerre but did noy get any yhen and got 16 boxes. The respect them after night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY, 24 (175-190) 1911</span></h2> <p>Robt + B- hoding potatoes and mangos all dat, then after tea Robt went back behind the corn to pull weeds and Brock went to {illegable) at night.</p> <p>Cool at night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25 (176-189)</span></h2> <p>Brock Robt + I at home all day. Hot + cool by {illegable}</p> <p>Ant Gasmeau + Wat here Evening</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26 (177-188)</span></h2> <p>Robt help'd me pick strawberries then mow'd all afternoon</p> <p>Brock at wilmat helping dig well. Misty afternoon but hot aft + night.</p> <p>Robt at woodassee with a helffer at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY, 27 (179-187)</span></h2> <p>Robt cutting fence corners and howing a sevarm of bees and putting up hay for moon. Brock finished cutting alf alfa and raked it. Then went up to the woods to help wot and wood. Robt putting up hay aft and went to pray for {illegable} (hot)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28 (179-186)</span></h2> <p>Robt took load of cheese to Moorefield farenoon and Brock up at Bassrow bush cutting wood. Then Both putting {illegable} the rest of the hay. I went to Drayton aft and brought Mother out with me. Very windt and cool. much like first. (little frost)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29 (180-185)</span></h2> <p>Robt and Brock drawing in the after hay breesy but very hot I baked bread + washed Mother helped fore then picking strawberries oft got five boxes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 30 (181-184) 1911</span></h2> <p>Robt hoeing potatoes + corn Brock went to town +see about cherries but did not come.</p> <p>Then Both hoeing aft</p> <p>I picked 3 bot of s-berries</p> <p>I took mother home at night</p> <p>mother {illegable)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July DOMINION DAY (DOMINION) SATURDAY, 1 (182-183)</span></h2> <p>Robt + B- finished corn + potatoes and the cocumbers foremore</p> <p>The cleaning pens and charing aft. Brock + I went to Town to meet clara but did not come {illegiable}</p> <p>Beautiful hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2 (183-182)</span></h2> <p>Robt + I at home all day most fearful hot. Thermometer 98 in the shade</p> <p>Brock went up to Roger + Elaines afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 3 (184-181) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock took tream down, shod on fore feet and got chop. Father pouding out milk-cows. Mr Riddals upset hid load of milk.</p> <p>1 cow home from Elora on evening train. Brock met me Eleedingly hot and dusty.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4 (185-180)</span></h2> <p>Father at Hussey's farm- raising. We extracting honey all day. Mr. Burrows helping in afternoon. Home four crewers full of honey.</p> <p>A terribly hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5 (186-179)</span></h2> <p>Started to cut hay on other place, cutting making and putting up. Ideaurs rains went round us to-day. A heavy wind storm early + her mom, but no rain here. a very warm day and quite windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 6 (187-178) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father drawing wal all day</p> <p>Brought four loads. mary calms down and we went to a party at J. Walkers.</p> <p>Very hot day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7 (188-177)</span></h3> <p>Father and mother over at Dick Lowes, all day. Raising their barn. brock finished drawing wal. Brough there wal. a very warm day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8 (189-176)</span></h3> <p>Wrawing in what hay was cut. Brofer and I at town in very hot and dusty.</p> <p>Bertha M. Evning up in evening to get sewing done.</p> <p>stanley meu arking hey you raising on monday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 9 (190-175) 1911</span></h2> <p>Home all day-</p> <pre>Very warm </pre> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 10 (191-174)</span></h2> <p>Men mowing and raking hay. Brock went to Mr. Mills raising in afternoon. Father cieling hay and took two waggons to town after tea to get tires set. Chas Walker here in evening.</p> <p>a very warm day. I {illegiable} rain. a few drops fell.</p> <p>a damp night.</p> <p>Brett Huderson had an operation for appendicites- (Flash, Wallace, Mum)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Men cutting raking and ciling hay. Gremed field potatoes after tea.</p> <p>very warm. Showers going round us. Quite windy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY, 12 (193-172) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men drawing in hay from other place. got up seven loads. Mother and I went to town in evening.</p> <p>a fine day- pretty breezy</p> <p>{illegible}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 13 (194-171)</span></h2> <p>Men finished at noon drawing in the hay. Cutting in other 14 acre field in afternoon. I went to every bush. Got four pints in 3 hrs.</p> <p>Quiete fine and windy- Showers going round us</p> <p>Wallace Miller came at eleven o'clock to patch barn roof. finsihed at four</p> <p>$1.25.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14 (195-170)</span></h2> <p>Men cutting and putting up hay.</p> <p>First rain in four weeks fell this evening after tea. Nice little shower. I {illegible} about June so are never out of the ground. Everything suffering for rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY, 15 (196-169) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men cutting and putting up hay back on other place. Cut and put up a little behind little driving houses. I went to town about noon. Sent a parcel away to Olive.</p> <p>Rather fine but came on rain at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 16 (197-168)</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Harry and Mary Philip called in afternoon.</p> <p>Quite a heavy shower through night and early this morning.</p> <p>Raining again after tea.</p> <p>Beautiful showers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17 (198-167)</span></h2> <p>Quite lot of rain through night. Dull morn, but cleaned and was fine day. windy. cool night- Father cutting weeks out of potatoes.</p> <p>Cutting and putting up hay behind little diriving horse in afternoon.</p> <p>Brock 18 years old. weighs 106 lbs.</p> <p>I weight 123 1/2 lbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY, 18 (199-166)</span></h2> <p>Men finished cutting and coiling up hay behind little driving house and started to cut in field by wire feur on home place.</p> <p>Mother and i at very- bush in afternoon. Brock and i went to Christian garden party in evening.</p> <p>Fine day. Very nice evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19 (200-165)</span></h2> <p>Men drawing hay from other place. Mother and i heeping in mow.</p> <p>Very windy afternoon. Came a heavy rain about five o'clock. Wad got drenched going for cows.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (201-164)</span></h2> <p>Men finished cutting and raked and coiled up hay in field beside wire fence. Mother at town in afternoon. Men brought one load hay from other place after tea. Mary+hiy here in evening. Brock went up to set chop. Walker about keeping in hay.</p> <p>a very fine day. warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY, 21 (202-163) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men finished drawing hay off field on other place at noon. Mother and I helped in Mow. Chas. Walker came to help after dinner. Drew in field behind little driving horse. Got hay park ready after tea. A fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22 (203-162)</span></h3> <p>Mr. Chas Walker helping men draw in field beside fine fence. Finished it. Put it in driving-horse loft. I went to town in afternoon. Father went up to Bill Moore's Gemiatdale and they went to look at Fatheringham's cult. Windy day-pretty cool evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23 (204-161)</span></h3> <p>Mother and I up to E. church in morning. Mr Tebbs preached Father went up to Harry's in afternoon. Very dull day. A little rain full in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 24 (205-160) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men cleaned pens, banked potatoes and filled up four bag's old potatoes for Charlie Thompson Elora. Father took them to town in afternoon. Seuds of rain and very windy all day. Sent potatoes by freight- 4 bags 40 cents.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25 (206-159)</span></h3> <p>Brock helping Harry lay cement. Dad. Churing round. Mother went to town in afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lowes and Graace Brett cause for tea and speant evening. Seuds of rain off and on to-day.</p> <p>Ray here for bag potatoes.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (207-158)</span></h3> <p>Father putting gate on at end of shed in place of bars. Built- a little dence between alfalfa and manglos on other place. Raked and drew in raking off field beside wine-fence. Rather dull, but clearing up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 27 (208-157) 1911</span></h2> <p>Mowed and raked corner of bush and piece over by Jack's line fence and drew it in also stacked a little in corner of bush. Harry and Ray helping in afternoon. Billy moare here for tea. Mother and I picking raspberries all day. about 16 lbs.</p> <p>A fine day. little cloudy in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28 (209-156)</span></h2> <p>Men cut and shocked Dalbeny oats and cut timoty seed. I at town in afternoon. Chas. Walker down for honey 37 lbs @ 10 cents.</p> <p>Quite fine day. Ross here evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29 (210-155)</span></h2> <p>Cutting and stocking barley. cut with colts. Brock went to town in evening. Took ad. Flath's honey 20 lb. Robert Fathering hom dilvered a year old colt here this morning. Paid $115 for her. Rather dill forenoon. Few drops of rain fell.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 30 (211-154) 1911</span></h2> <p>Mother and I left here at 7 A.M. and drove to Elara. Got there at 10.30 and speant the day with Olive and Mr. Thompson's. A pretty warm day. We were down at rocks in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 31 (212-153)</span></h3> <p>Men went out and worked up the turnips. They're no use this year. Then drew timothy seed and Dalbeny oats. I went to town in afternoon. Lilian Sole came out with me. A very fine day- pretty hot. Mrs. Harrington died also Mrs. Smith Drayton.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 1 (213-152)</span></h3> <p>Father went to town with chop in forenoon. Brock greened potatoes. Drawing in barley in afternoon. I took Lilian Sole down to 4.32 train. A very warm day. windy. Heavy rain about six P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 2 (214-151) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock went to town in morning for repairs for binder. Father hoeing. After dinner they cut mixed grain below peas. Alwayn brought his grandaughter and Mrs. Geo. Walker up for tea. A very warm sultry day. Heavy rain about six o'clock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 3 (215-150)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on root ground. Came up a heavy shower of rain in afternoon and again at tea-time. Very sultry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4 (216-149)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on root-ground in forenoon. Brock got Paddy shod at gevitdole. Cutting barley and stooking it in afternoon. Finished corner field. Mr. Fielding, tea-man called, also Retta Hilborn.</p> <p>Very dull and foggy, but cleared off and was very warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY, 5 (217-148) 1911</span></h2> <p>Cutting and stocking oats behind Poplars. Finished cutting out below peas. Brock and mother went to town in evening. Mother stayed all night with Grandma. A very hot day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 6 (218-147)</span></h3> <p>Father up at Wooddisse's. I went down town for mother after tea.</p> <p>A very hot forenoon. Heavy rain in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 7 (219-146)</span></h3> <p>Cutting and stooking back of poplars. I at town in forenoon. Uncle Will and Grandma called after tea.</p> <p>Pretty warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 8 (220-145) 1911</span></h2> <p>Cut goose-wheat and finished cutting oats behind poplars. All grain cut and stocked on home place.</p> <p>Cool breeze all day. Little dull in afternoon. Misty after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9 (221-144)</span></h3> <p>Started to cut oats in back field on other place. I went down to meet night train. Olive did not come. Fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 10 (222-143)</span></h3> <p>Finished cutting oats on other place at noon. Drew in barley in afternoon. All went to Pres, Garden Party at Montgomery's. Came up a big rain and spoiled garden party. Got dull towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY, 11 (223-142) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father plowing on root-ground. Brock cleaning pens. Mother went to town for flour. Fine day. I up to Mary Philip's in evening. Ike Walton's little boy died. John Philp taken down with pneumonia.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12 (224-141)</span></h3> <p>Men finished drawing in barly and drew a few oats. I went to town after tea for Miss. Duncan.</p> <p>A very fine day-warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 13 (225-140)</span></h3> <p>Miss Duncan and mother went up to Ike Walton's in forenoon. Mr. Thompson, his niece and Olive drove up from Elora. A beautiful bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 14 (226-139) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men drawing oats from behind poplars. Mother took Miss Duncan home this forenoon. Tom Anderson from W'P'G. Called accompanied by Dr. Dow of Toronto. Dr. Dowes auto. A pretty hot day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 15 (227-138)</span></h3> <p>Heavy rain at breakfast time. Men mowing back grain and cleaned calf pens. In afternoon Father took grist to town and Brock cleaned pig-pens. I went round by town and called on Mr and Mrs. I Roberts from Cupar. Dask. Over to Wilmat drewery's in evening. Father and Mother went up to John Philp. He sick with pneumonia.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16 (228-137)</span></h3> <p>Brock went up and got Chas. Walker and got in two loads of oats. Then a heavy rain came on. Brock took pig over to Ad. Flath's in afternoon. Little rain in evening.</p> <p>Came out fine after dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 17 (229-136) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock took tp hogs to markey. Sold to Geo. Tucker. 72 lb- $29.25. Chester and Chas. Walker came down and drew with two teams all afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Roberts. Cupar, Sask here for tea. Very fine day. Sprinkling rain after tea. John Philp died at 12 o'clock this night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 18 (230-135)</span></h3> <p>Father went up to John Philip's in forenoon and over to Rathsay. I took Mother to town before dinner. Chas. and Chester Walker helping draw in finished back of Poplars and got a load off other place. A very windy day. Seuds of rain in forenoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19 (231-134)</span></h3> <p>Finished harvesy. Chas. and Chester Walker helping Drawing from other place. Father drove up to Harriston to hear R.L. Barden speak. Left here at four P.M. and home between two and three A.M. Brock went to town in evening. Beautiful day. Quite windy. cool evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY, 20 (232-133) 1911</span></h2> <p>All of us at John Philip's funeral in afternoon. A beautiful day. evenings cool. Wat Burrows over here in evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 21 (233-132)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock took heifer and four lamps also {illegable). Father pulled peas in afternoon with scythe. Brock cutting little orachads. I down to Winnie Mc E. in evening.</p> <p>A fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22 (234-131)</span></h3> <p>father just-started to plow in root ground when word came to go up to help Will. Philip finished harvest, so he and Brock took team and went. Mother and I were in town all day. Quite fine but came on rain after tea. Windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 23 (235-130) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock at Chas. Walker's threshing in forenoon. Father plowing all day on root-ground. Geo. Adams and Lillie Corbitt came down from Polmerston for dinner and stayed rest of day. Mrs. Thompson Alex McLellan here in evening. A very nice day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 24 (236-129)</span></h3> <p>Father finished plowing root-ground. Brock cultivated it in forenoon. Bath working at line fence between Jack and us.</p> <p>Rather dull forenoon. Bright-afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25 (237-128)</span></h3> <p>Men cultivated and harrowed root ground for fall wheat, in forenoon. Rolled it after dinner. Brock up to Wooddisse's for seed wheat after tea. Father at school meeting at Mr. McEvning's in evening.</p> <p>A fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY, 26 (238-127) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father sowed fall wheat in forenoon. Harrowed in afternoon. Brock and I at town in evening. Very nice day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 27 (239-126)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I went down to Pres. Church in evening. Rev Masewell spoke. Dull. a couple of showers in afternoon and quite a heavy one as we ere going to church.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 28 (240-125)</span></h3> <p>Brock choring. Father took grist to town. In afternoon both went up to see ditching-machine work at Wooddisse's. Jack Walker and Mr. Clark, conservative candidate here for tea.</p> <p>Rather dull and a few showers. Looking like frost to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 29 (241-124) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock filling wood shed with dry-wood. I at town in afternoon.</p> <p>Quite nice day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30 (242-123)</span></h3> <p>Men filling wood shed. Brock drove me up to Mrs. John Philips in morning. Mrs. Elmer Smith (Ella Michen) here to see me. Fine day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 31 (243-122)</span></h3> <p>Finished wood at noon. drawing out log and dead trees for wood. Mother went to town and brought grandmother out with her. Fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 1 (244-121) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men drawing dry ash and logs out of bush for wood. Mother and G.mother up to cemetery in forenoon. Brock took G.mother hom after tea. I came home from Mrs. G.F. Philp's after dinner. Pretty warm day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2 (245-120)</span></h3> <p>Father went back to pull willows out of ditch on other place, came up a big rain and thunder storm about nine o'clock. At Wilmot Drurry's threshing in afternoon. Brock and I in town in eve. Helen Robertson came out with us. Pretty high wind while storm was on and also sharp lightning.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 3 (246-119)</span></h3> <p>Hellen and I went for drive in afternoon. Took her home after tea. Srther Botth and children here for tea. Father over to Ike. Mac Isaac's.</p> <p>Lovely day-windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September LABOUR DAY (DOMINION) MONDAY, 4 (247-118) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men started to plow in corner field. Norm. Perkin brought out a new riding plow for brock. Lovely day. Flies bad on horses.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5 (248-117)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing till noon. Mother drove me up to Mrs. J. Philp's men fixed. Harms stall in afternoon. Heavy rain in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 6 (249-116)</span></h3> <p>Brock plowing all day. Father at Elwin's threshing in afternoon. Quite hazy day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 7 (250-115) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father at Roy's threshing in forenoon. plowing in afternoon. Brock plowing all day. I came home from Mrs. J. Philp's before dinner. Dull all day. cool.</p> <p>Recived a necklet of rose beads from May McKay. Los Angeles.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8 (251-114)</span></h3> <p>Men finished plowing barley field. Mother at town all day with Granma. Not very bright at times. Ada Philp-George's baby 2 months old.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 9 (252-113)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing in field where peas were. Brock and I went to town in evening. Father went to town at noon. Back buisness. He has a very sore finger.</p> <p>Beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY, 10 (253-112) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock came for me after tea. I speant day with Maud and Beckie Pollock. A lovely day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11 (254-111)</span></h3> <p>Men cultivating and harrowing where peas were. Rather dull morning but cleared off a little showers about six o'clock. Edwin Philp returned to Winnipeg. Heavy storm about 10 P.M.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 12 (255-110)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing beside corn all day. I went to town in afternoon. Quite cool day. bright</p> <p>frost to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September (wednesday, 13 (256-109) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men finished plowing beside corn and went back to line fence to plow. Went to a political meeting in town after tea. Bright day but very cool night-heavy frost.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14 (257-108)</span></h2> <p>Men cultivating and harrowing barley ground. A dull day. Came on rain about six o'lock. A load out from town for corn. Olive came up from Elora and came out with them. A misty night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (258-107)</span></h3> <p>A very dull forenoon. Brock took Olive down to morning train then they for a grist ready and Brock took it to mill after dinner. Father cutting corn in afternoon. Cleared at noon and was pretty hot at time in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY, 16 (259-106) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock harrowing and cultivating corner field. Mother at town in afternoon. A very fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17 (260-105)</span></h3> <p>Mother and I up to church in morn. Father and Harry went up to Davidson Bros. in Minto. A beautiful fall day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 18 (261-104)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock cutting corn all day. Corn badly frozen last wed. night. I sewing a silk dress for mother.</p> <p>Lovely day. east wind. looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY, 19 (262-103) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men finished cutting corn about 4.30 P.M. Brock took pig over to ad. Flath's and went up to Wooddissee's after tea. Father harrowed strip above Poplars. Fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20 (263-102)</span></h3> <p>Men cultivating and harrowing back by line fence. Father walked to town about five o'clock to get plow culter sharpened. I at town this forenoon. A beautiful day. Cloudy this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 21 (264-101)</span></h3> <p>Dominion Elections.</p> <p>Men started to plow sod on other place. worked till noon. rain came on. Father went to vote. Brock went to town after tea. Luarier Gov't over thrown. Bourden's Majority. Clark elected by majority in North Wellington.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 22 (265-100) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men plowing sod on other place. Rev. and Mrs Calguhoon called this afternoon. Father at town after tea. A beautiful bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23 (266-99)</span></h2> <p>Father plowing sod on other place. Brock helping wooddisse's fill siles. I went to town to meet Violet-Walker at ngiht. Beautiful bright day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 24 (267-98)</span></h3> <p>Mr. and Mrs. Peacock and Mrs. Johnson here for tea. Mr. Gordon and Jack called in afternoon. We went up to Rothsay church at night.</p> <p>very nice day.</p> <p>Quite heavy rain after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY, 25 (268-97) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father plowing sod on other place. Brock finished helping Wooddisse's at corn. Mary here in afternoon. Violet-went home with her. Dull all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26 (269-96)</span></h3> <p>Men finished plowing sod for twitch-grass at noon. Harrowing and cultivating in afternoon. Beautiful autumn day. warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 27 (270-95)</span></h3> <p>Violet came down from Mary's this morning. Drizzling and rainging all forenoon. Violet and I took mother to 4.30 train. She and Grandma gone to Guelph. Brock down with chop in afternoon. Cleared up after dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 28 (271-94) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men cross plowing round poplars Harry came for Violet before tea. Brock and I went to a dance in hall in evening. A farewell for Norman Flath. qQuite a fine day a heavy rain through the night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29 (272-93)</span></h3> <p>Brock went to town for cool-ail. Flath took two pigs over to Ad. Flaths and brought home sheep. Both plowing sod on other place in afternoon.</p> <p>A very dull day. misty.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 30 (273-92)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing sod. Violet came down from Mary's this morning. We all went to town after tea.</p> <p>Rather fine, but raw east wind at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY, 1 (273-91) 1911</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Rained all forenoon. Windy and cooler in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 2 (275-90)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing sod on other place. I took Violet-to noon train. She gone to Hanover.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3 (276-89)</span></h3> <p>Men finished plowing sod on other place at noon. Plowing in corner field in afternoon. Adam Flath called here after tea. Quite fine morning but became dull and started to rain about three. strong east wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY, 4 (277-88) 1911</span></h2> <p>Drayton Fall Fair.</p> <p>Men plowing in forenoon. Brock and I went to Fait in afternoon and stayed for concert. Had tea with Mrs. Gorden.</p> <p>A very windy day. came on rain about Fine. Mr. Davidson, from mint stayed here all night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 4 (278-87)</span></h2> <p>Men cross plowing. I went to town aafter dinner for mother. She cause up from Guleph at noon. Dull forenoon. Quite bright afternoon, but raw wind. Mr. Davidson went hom this morning.</p> <p>Violet-Walker 27 years old. She gone to Guelph to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6 (279-86)</span></h2> <p>Rained quite heavily almost all day. Wat over in afternoon. Cold east wind and rain. Mr. Clark- 32 yrs. old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 7 (280-85) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock making crate to father chickens, in forenoon. Plowing in corner field in afternoon. Quite windy and cold in morning but was a beautiful afternoon and swell moonlight-night. Brock went down to post office in morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 8 (281-84)</span></h2> <p>Father went over to Tom Miller's in afternoon. Harry Philp here in afternoon. Mr and Mrs. J. Henderson and Miss Duncan called here. A beautiful sunny day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 9 (282-83)</span></h3> <p>Father at Mr. Morrison's threshing till 3 P.M. then plowing Brock plowing all day. A beautiful day. Lovely moonlight-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY, 10 (283-82) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men raised potatoes to-day/ Brought them up to barn and we helped pick them over. Just had a waggon load. Started to sprinkle rain just when potatoes were up. Did not amount to much. but was heavier after tea. quite warm at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11 (284-81)</span></h3> <p>Father took grist to mill in forenoon. Brock plowing. He plowing when he came from town. Rather dull misty morning. Fewer in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 12 (285-80)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing in corner field finished it. Mother and I at town in afternoon. Turned out a beautiful afternoon. A trifle windy.</p> <p>Rev. and Mrs. Colguhoon called in P.M.</p> <p>I got black feet hat with tan wings. $3.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY, 13 (286-79)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock rained few potatoes in garden patch, then started the mangols. Mother and I picked few apples on other place in afternoon. A beautiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14 (287-78)</span></h3> <p>Brock cultivated sod on other place. Father working at mangols. Finished them and cleaned out pens and horse stable. Brock and I went to town in evening. Lovely day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 15 (288-77)</span></h3> <p>A beautiful autumn day. Father and mother went over to Will Hodge's for dinner. Brock and I to Meth Church Drayton in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 16 (289-76) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock plowing back behind poplars at line fence. Mr. Jim Bready here for dinner. A beautiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17 (290-75)</span></h3> <p>Percy McEving and Jennie Goulding's wedding day. A very wet day. Dull and dark. No sunshine. Men choring round barn.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18 (291-74)</span></h3> <p>An ideal day. Warm and sunny. Father plowing back by line fence. Brock at Ike MacIsaac's threshing. Mother at town all day. I house cleaning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY, 19 (292-73) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock went to MacIsaac's threshing. Finished about 10.30, then the men finished plowing back by line fence and started on pea-ground. Brock and I went to dance in hall given by R.A.N. Club. Olive came up to it and came out home. A beautiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20 (293-72)</span></h3> <p>Men. Father plowing. Brock at Harry's threshing till 2.30 then plowing. Mr. and Mrs. Rube Trelener here for tea and speant evening. I took Olive to morning train. A dull foggy morning. Got cooler in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21 (294-71)</span></h3> <p>Father went up to Harry and got a grist of grain and took it to mill. Brock plowing Father plowing in afternoon. Rather dull and cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY, 22 (295-70) 1911</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Very heavy rain almost all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 23 (296-69)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing sod all day. Quite heavy scuds of rain at times. Cool and very windy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24 (297-68)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing sod all day. Next to Jack's. Brock took me up to sew for Mrs. Philp. Seuds of rain at times. cool.</p> <p>Mother at town in afternoon. Father brought my mail by to Philps after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY, 25 (298-67) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men finished plowing sod at noon then went back on other place. Quite a nice day.</p> <p>Wan Mitchell brought a barred of snow apples from station from Olive at Clara.</p> <p>Will Philp brought me home P.M.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 26 (299-66)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock plowing in forenoon brought up a load of hay from low. Father at Jack Walker threshing in afternoon. Rather bright forenoon dull in evening. Snowing after tea.</p> <p>Geo Adam and Lillie Carbitt apeut afternnon and evening here.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27 (300-65)</span></h3> <p>Ground white with snow. Father at Mr. McEving's threshing all day. Brock charing and took (illegable) to chick down to Liezs $11.39 (illegable)</p> <p>Quite bright snow nearly all dissappeared.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 28 (301-64) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father at Mr. McEvnings till three o'clock then went to mossers. Brock plowing all day. I at town in afternoon. Quite a fine day, pretty cold wind.</p> <p>Alive and Will Chiy cause for Mrs. Philips dress after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY,29 (302-63)</span></h3> <p>Father went over to Jack Toursies after dinner. I took mother down to grandma's after tea.</p> <p>A beautiful bright-day very windy and cold wind also.</p> <p>Johnny Toursis died this morning at 7 a.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thanksgiving Day. MONDAY, 30 (303-62)</span></h3> <p>Father at Mr. Morse's Threshing till eleven then at I. Hilbarns. Brock plowing all day. Very calm day- not extra bright.</p> <p>Annie Craig called for half an hour at six o'clock. Jack Walker called for her and went to town supper in town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY, 31 (304-61) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father at Isaac Hilborn's threshing till three o'clock. Brock charing in farenoon, then he and I went to Johnny Toirses' funeral in afternoon. Mother came from town with us. Very heavy rain in forenoon.</p> <p>Little soft snow in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Novemeber ALL SAINTS DAY (quebec) WEDNESDAY,1 (305-60)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing all day on other place. Quite bright mroning, but got dull and snowed heavily from four o'clock. Ground whith buth snow.</p> <p>Florence Kell's funeral makes third in quick succession.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 2 (306-59)</span></h3> <p>Brock + Robt charing and cleaning out the hen pens + getting them all in. Then during some fighting in stable and went back on the other place for young cattle and cloths.</p> <p>raw + cold</p> <p>had frost night</p> <p>heavy snow storm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY, 3 (307-58) 1911</span></h2> <p>Rather fine. Brock took Clara to train to fo to Palmerstan for a few days. Robt charming forma. Both gone to Jalough aft. But Brock broke a bolt in the plough as had to unhitch and go to Drayton to get in fixed colder at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4 (308-57)</span></h3> <p>Brock Charning + sifting ashes fore Robt at Bursos Yhreshin till three o'clock. Then back gloughing Brock plonghing all afternoon rather fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 5 (309-56)</span></h3> <p>Dull + Dark all day but nothing falling. George + Mabel here for dinner and tea. also an freshman for tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY, 6 (310-55) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock + Robt charning off on all day. Steady heavy rain all day. rained at night then rained in the night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7 (311-54)</span></h3> <p>Robt + Brock + the McIsaac clipping goaddy till 11 oclock</p> <p>Then Robt chored + Brock went to town and got Joan of books for himself. Then event (illeigable).</p> <p>Robt cleaning away barrels + wire fence. Windy + dark with acute of rain all day (very windy)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8 (312-53)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing all day. Mother at town in afternoon. I came home with her.</p> <p>Chas. Walker here in evening.</p> <p>dull all day. Father down to Mr McEving's. he sick. heartened with pneumonia</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 9 (313-52) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men finished plowing on other place.</p> <p>Very fine day.</p> <p>Father down to see Mr. McEving.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10 (314-51)</span></h3> <p>Heavy rain through night. Men brought upload of hay from lower barn. Cleaning out work shed and getting up kittes for to kill pig. Picked up walnuts and rest of apples. Brough up apples from lower house. Quite bright day windy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11 (315-50)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and Wat Helping kill pig.</p> <p>Dull and quite misty. sultry.</p> <p>Very windy to night and lightning.</p> <p>Dather down to see Mr. McEving raised dahlias.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY, 12 (316-49) 1911</span></h2> <p>Rained in forenoon. Getting colder and turned to snow. almost a blizzard at times in afternoon. I went up to mary's in afternoon.</p> <p>Real cold west wind all day and night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 13 (317-48)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores and brought pig over into cellar frozen to hand to cut up. Father walked to town in afternoon and called to see Mr. McEving. Brock took some hens up to Harry's. very blustry at times all day and very cold and windy.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14 (318-47)</span></h3> <p>Brock went to town for coal-oil Father did chores and salted meat and stored it in old house. went to see about Tom Miller in afternoon. Brock took Mather to town. Unell Will rather sick. He also took pain and guinea. fore over to dr. Mitchell's. A nasty afternoon. heavy fall of snow. Father down to see Mr. McEving.</p> <p>He a little better.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY, 15 (319-46) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men cleaning out granary and barn floor got load of hay from other barn. I went for mother in afternoon.</p> <p>a very storm afternoon at times. not so very cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16 (320-45)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and fixed granary. cold day. dull and dark, but calm. Father down to see Mr. Eving in evening.</p> <p>Pollock + Goulding called also Armie Walker.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17 (321-44)</span></h3> <p>A very disagreeable day. Snowing and blowing for while this morn then sleuthing and raining to night. men did chores put on storm doors. Brock overr to Tom Millers in afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bready and Roxy here for dinner and till four o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Saturday, 18 (322-43) 1911</span></h2> <p>Very stormy afternoon. Brock went to town after dinner. Wid chores in forenoon and sifted ashes.</p> <p>Not so very cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19 (323-42)</span></h3> <p>A very stormy day by times.</p> <p>Father down to see Mr. McEving in evening. He not so well yesterday. Brock up to Ray's in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 20 (321-41)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Then father started to flail onto. Brock went over to get Wileal to shoat old Dick. The cause after dinner.</p> <p>A very nice day. quite mild a fine snow fell for a while this forenoon.</p> <p>Had cutter out for final.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY, 21 (325-40) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and farmed up three bags grain for chop. Brock took it to town in afternoon. Father flailed 100 sheves in afternoon.</p> <p>A beautiful sunny day.</p> <p>Quite a sharp night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22 (326-38)</span></h3> <p>Brock did chores. Father went over to Sussea Gillries to get Syndicate machine to thresh. Choring and cleaning pews. Down to Mr. McEning's after tea. He sitting up marry down in afternoon. A lovely day. Rather mild. Quite a heavu hoar. Frosy on trees this morning.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28 (327-38)</span></h3> <p>I went to town in morning. Men did chores then cutting threshing wood till noon. Brock took evlts and met the machine at Glo. Shart's syndicate machine Wilson's + Gillrie bet the machine and threshers went home. Lovely morning. Soft snow falling in afternoon.</p> <p>R..a.n. Club Dance in hall- could not go. London Harpers- music</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Novmber FRIDAY, 24 (328-37) 1911</span></h2> <p>Threshing all day. Had seventeen hauds for dinner.</p> <p>A lovely day. Colder to night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25 (329-36)</span></h3> <p>Finished threshing about 1:30. Men moved engine to Gillrie's. Brock helped them half way to Rosworth. Left separator here. Men straightining up in afternoon. Brock and I went to town after tea. A fine day. Little snow at times. Not very cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 26 (330-35)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I went lion church in afternoon.</p> <p>Quite mild, thawed quite a bit. Shifts of snow at times.</p> <p>Lillian Benson 1 year old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY, 27 (331-34) 1911</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day. mild and sunny.</p> <p>Father and Brock did chores, filled up Harry's grain and took it home in forenoon. After dinner Brock took a grist to mill. First time his calts sure to town. He drove me down to meet evening train. Expected to see Ethil Baker, but did not. She and her mother going to Ripley. Mary Philp here in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (332-33)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and straightening round in driving house. Father down to see Mr. McEving after tea.</p> <p>A very wet forenoon chored in afternoon and wind changed round to west.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 29 (333-32)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and fixing round barn. Brock took mother to town. Mary brough down a dress to be made. Turned out a lovely sunny day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 30 (334-31) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men choring. Brock went down for Mother in forenoon. Mary here liu P.M. Gavin called, asking us over for the evening.</p> <p>Father down to school meeting at Mr. McEving's.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 1 (355-30)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores and drew in corn in afternoon. Mary down in afternoon. Elgin Brett called also Mr. Wickson and Mr. Chmbers, con. candidate.</p> <p>rather mild soft snow fell in P.M. Father went down to wllte Mosser's but they had retired.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2 (336-29)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and drew in corn, Choring in afternoon. Mary here in afternoon. Got her dress.</p> <p>Quite stormy in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY, 3 (337-28) 1911</span></h2> <p>Home all day.</p> <p>A beautiful sunny day, but quite frosty.</p> <p>Father down to Mosser after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 4 (338-27)</span></h3> <p>Nomination Day to Provincal elections.</p> <p>Father did chores in forenoon. Brock took grist to town. Both at town in P.M. Father up to Mr. Morrison's after tea. Quite a nice day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5 (339-26)</span></h3> <p>Father took pig to Elliott's below Draytom. Drawing in corn in afternoon. Father went to a meeting in Pathway and Mother went to Aunt Emma.</p> <p>A lovely day. Beautiful moonlight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY, 6 (340-25) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and finished drawing in the corn.</p> <p>Awa Armstrong respect evening here (teacher)</p> <p>A beauiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY,7 (341-25)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores, unloaded a load of corn and started drawing manure.</p> <p>Mother and I went to town in afternoon. I stayed in Town.</p> <p>Rather nice day. little sprinkle of rain in evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CONCEPTION DAY (Quebec) FRIDAY, 8 (342-23)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores and got waggon up from low barn and cleaned up gust. Brock took it to town after dinner. Quite bright- till evening, then quite a rain. mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 9 (343-22) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men did chores fishing at pig. (Illegible), leaned them out and sifted ashes.</p> <p>a very dull foggy day. very dirty and muddy under soot.</p> <p>I came home from town with Elwin and Mary. a very dark evening.</p> <p>Father oven to Ad. Flaths in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10 (344-21)</span></h2> <p>Brock went up to Woodesses in afternoon</p> <p>Dull all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11 (345-20)</span></h2> <p>Provincial electrions. Premier Whitney returned to office. majority over N.W. Rowell.</p> <p>Mr W.C. Chaubers elected. majority over Mr. McEving. defeated candidate.</p> <p>Men did chores and father rated in P.M. Brock at town in evening.</p> <p>A very wet day. very mild and sultry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY, 12 (346-19) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Cutting up some fallen apple trees on other place.</p> <p>Dull all day. very mild. for this time of year. Snow all gone and roads as aoft and spongy as in the Spring.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13 (347-18)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and cutting apple trees on other place. Brock went to town for mail after tea,</p> <p>A beautiful day. Freezing at night. Freezing at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14 (348-17)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores took six hogs to town $69.00 Brock paid takes in afternoon $80.20 at Rathsay Luke Olby's got gauder here weighed lbs.</p> <p>Brock weighs 116 lbs. 12 lbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 15 (349-16) 1911</span></h2> <p>Csround covered white with snow this mroning.</p> <p>men did chares and cleaned out water - trough and tawk. Mother and I went to town in afternoon. I stayed in with Grandma</p> <p>Rather nice day. Nat very bright.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16 (350-15)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores put in bees, cleaned pens, sisted ashes. Brock calle for</p> <p>Nasty day. Sleeting and snowing at times.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17 (351-14)</span></h3> <p>Lover to see Rette Hibbon in afternoon</p> <p>Quite dull. Crusty and frozen</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY, 18 (352-13) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father did chores. Brock took grist- to town in forenoon. Drawing manure in afternoon.</p> <p>Not very bright day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19 (353-12)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores then drawing out manure. Brought up some green from bush for xmas decorating. Sarah Reilly and Zladys here in afternoon. Brock went to Jack's for goos in evening</p> <p>Quite fine day. Sunny forenoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20 (354-11)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores killed and picked geese and 6 turkeys. Brock down to wm. (illegaible) for gauder and took a dressed goose over to the Mac Isaac for Christmas.</p> <p>A.M. ideal, sunny day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 21 (355-10) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men did chores and cleaned pens. Sleeped us decorate a little at noon. Mother and I went to town in afternoon.</p> <p>Very dull and rather foggy. Little rain in afternoon. Norman Flath spent the evening here the home from dental college in Chicago. Been attending college three months.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22 (356-9)</span></h3> <p>Father did chores. Brock took box of foul to station. Shipping to Guelph. Went to Geviatdall in afternoon to get Paddt shod. Mrs Moore not at home very foggy forenoon. Raining from three o'clock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23 (357-8)</span></h3> <p>Father did chores. Brock went to (illeigable) and got Paddy shod. The and I met whine at night train.</p> <p>Train pretty late.</p> <p>Dull raw wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY, 24 (358-7) 1911</span></h2> <p>Fome all day till evening then we went down to Pres. Church. Wrayton in evening.</p> <p>dull but not too cold.</p> <p>splendid wheeling.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CHRISTMAS DAY (DOMINION) MONDAY, 25 (359-6)</span></h3> <p>All had dinner at home. Mother, Aline and I went to grandma's in afternoon. jum and will up north. Flath come over after tea. Wr Glffer and Mr. Greine also came out and speant evening. Had all pleasant (illegable)</p> <p>Rather dull all day. raw wind.</p> <p>Ella Gregary and Nathanial Mitchill married.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26 (360-5)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores and cut apple trees on other place.</p> <p>Dull day. Sleeting and raining at night.</p> <p>Brock to town in forenoon with guinea. Town for Mrs. Glo {illeigable}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY, 27 (361-4)</span></h2> <p>Father did chores. Brock started at 8 A.M. for gevitdall to get calts shod for first time. Home at 7.30 P.M.</p> <p>Turned out a very stormy day.</p> <p>not very cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28 (362-3)</span></h3> <p>another very stormy day. Father did chores. Brock took Olive to morning train. Brock whittle tree and Paddy got away. Olive went to station with Billy Lowes. Father walked out to town in P.M. no snow on concessions, but side roads drifted. a wet storm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29 (363-2)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and filled up chap. It snow. Shad out to foron in afternoon. Walked out again about 6:30. Norm cowe to a party, Brock also.</p> <p>a beauitful bright day. a pet.</p> <p>Retta Hillborn here in morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 30 (364-1) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock took down chap in morning, then took a load of brick from station to Edgie Beusoms, then went to town for chap.</p> <p>Norm came over in evening. Father did chores.</p> <p>A raw cold east wind, storming at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY,31 (365)</span></h3> <p>Home all day.</p> <p>Cicil Walker here in afternoon and for tea.</p> <p>nasty day. raw wind, rained for time. wind mouled round to meet, got colder and blew very hand all night, storming.</p> <p>Finis.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM.</span></h2> <p>{"returned." written over following text}</p> <p>Oct, 21 - 1911</p> <p>Weight of grain to HarryPhilp</p> <p>1225 lbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM.</span></h2> <p>Honey sold.</p> <p>Chas Walker- 37 lbs - 3.70</p> <p>Adam Flath- 20 " 2.00</p> <p>J. Neuestoad- 10 " 1.00</p> <p>Oct., 10-1911.</p> <p>Hane 48 Jars of pickles- all sizes of jars</p> <p>106 jars fruit- all sizes.</p> <p>I turkey to walmal- Drunry.</p> <p><br /> Dec. 14-1911</p> <p>17 lb. @13 cents gauder to Luke Oxby- $2.20</p> <p>15- " goose to Jack Walker Chauged.</p> <p>Dec. 20 - guader from WmMacker-$1.15</p> <p>2 dressed geese to C.H. Thompson-</p> <p>3 " " " Guelph-</p> <p>5 " turkeys "-</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. 4 Men with hay- press</p> <p>Arnot Jackson, Percy Priesten.</p> <p>Weather head (E.d Stephenson, Mike Wouwling, Mr. MacCaul.)</p> <p>Feb 9-</p> <p>5 gal. Wal-oil.</p> <p>Mar. 18. lbbl. sugar from gibbs.</p> <p>Mar. 28- 1 hundred flour from Gibb</p> <p>Apr. 4- 5 gal coal-oil.</p> <p>July 17- 5-gal coal oil.</p> <p>Sept 29- 5 gal wal-oil</p> <p>Nov. 14- 5 " " ".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Date CASH ACCOUNT-FEBRUARY Rec'd Paid</span></h2> <p>Feb. 19 Sunday Mrs. Burrows went to bed. Had her up about 4 P.m.</p> <p>Feb. 20. mrs. B. much same. Has symptoms of pneumonia.</p> <p>Feb. 21. About 3 a m. mrs. B. took worse. Watt. went for her. Flath. Took him home about 9a.m. and brouhgt a nurse, miss Hanna. Pneumonia has developed.</p> <p>Feb. 22. Wed. Mrs. B. unable to speak. Could not be roused. She died about eleven a.m. Brock went for Norman. Mother and nurse washed and dressed her.</p> <p>Feb. 23-</p> <p>Feb. 24-</p> <p>Feb. 25 We all over and doing what we could to help. Grandma and mother over Sat. P.m. abeautiful casket it was, Style of couch with canopy top. Very pretty flowers, "maisons" wreath, pillow from family wreath from four Grandchildren (a very pretty one) Hyacinthes from miss {Naecker?} and our spray.</p> <p>Feb. 26 The funeral. Rev. Fletcher conducted a short service at house. Spake very very quickly. Ross drove {mortimers}, Jack Walker took pall-bearers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Date CASH ACCOUNT-MARCH Rec'd Paid</span></h2> <p>Frank Page, Chas Walker, John Newstead, Uncle Rich'd mr. morrison and father. Watt had telephone put in on wed. forenoon.</p> <p>Feb. 24. Will Richard's baby died.</p> <p>Web. 25-Sat. Eva {Stefkey?} taken very ill at mr. {Staacks} home where she went to stay with {Rella?}, at one A.m. Sunday. She died Sunday evening at 8P.m. {her.} pronounced it pneumonia She suffered greatly - smothering feeling. 23 years. 6mo, 6 days old. {Baules?} of beautiful flowers. Funeral on Tues P.M. memorial service in meth. church, which was nicely decorated. {her.} Giffen, Hosheal Hilborn, Roy Garbutt, John McNab, Bob. Kirkpatrick, Will Andrews were pall-bearers. Turned out a very stormy afternoon. We went to R.R. Hambly's to see mr &amp; mrs, Chas. Thompson who came up from Elara for funeral.</p> <p>Mar-7- Old mrs. Sam Noble buried from Jack Noble's Da a pall-bearer.</p> <p>Mar. 6 - Old mrs. Tommy Wilson buried</p> <p>" 9 - Jae Fatheringham buried - makes the sixth death in The</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Date CASH ACCOUNT-APRIL Rec'd Paid</span></h2> <p>near neighborhood in two weeks.</p> <p>april 25. Wick Lowes barn burned down about 12 o'clock this night - 9 horses, 28 cattle 20 hohs and sheep, poultry and every thing else. Fire a mystery. One pig &amp; the dog escaped.</p> <p>apr. 30- mr. Reaman died from being thrown out of buggy Winnie O'Bayel (mrs Ray Graham) buried, Tues, and mr. Clarke, Killed at Parry Sound, all died within a week.</p> <p>From June 11- to July 13- no rain fell here. July - 14 a little shower in evening and more July 16.</p> <p>July 22 - Turnips just through the ground.</p> <p>July 21- Wrayton voted on by-law and got a flax-mill in town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Date Rec'd Paid.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Date CASH ACCOUNT-MAY may Red'd Paid</span></h2> <p>Dr. melville Giffen came to Drayton Oct. 31-1909</p> <p>Sept. 14- a load came out for corn mr. Henderson, Norman Flath, Hod. Hilborn, Jack Hefkey, mr. Turner flax mill manager, mr. Boyer, {bawk} reliever. miss Duncan, Jess Cunningham, Lena Fox, madge Smith, [mausger?] Becky Pollock, and Olive came up from Elora and came out with them.</p> <p>Nov., 3, 1911- I went to Parmerston to visit Lillie Corbitt. Geo. Adams, Lillie and I went to moving pictures in evening. Sat. afternoon Geo. and we girls up town. In evening Will. McCaughim came over and we four went to {Gery} Bros. minstrel Show. Sunday, Boys came, spent afternoon and evening. Went to Pres. church in evening. Mon. we four went to moving pictures in evening Geo. over Tues. forenoon and came to depart at 1.10</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{written on loose paper:}</p> <p>Jan. 1 - 1911.</p> <p>Sunday- mr. Clarke, Olive and I down to Local option meeting in Town Hall. in evening. mr. &amp; mrs. Henderson, annie Fod, miss {Weincane?} &amp; miss mureson drove out here in afternoon. Ross Winnie &amp; Alice Page up in afternoon and stayed for tea. Very dull nasty night. misting at night. mr. Clarke very drowsy in P.m.</p> <p>{end of loose paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Date CASH ACCOUNT-NOVEMBER Rec'd Paid</span></h2> <p>Aug. 7. 1911. Met Mr. Ranesbottom, {D.O.F.} organizer.</p> <p>July 8- Born to mr &amp; mrs. W.W. George a son - John Frederick.</p> <p>Oct. 5. Born to mrs. &amp; mrs. (annie Fox) m.j. Gaynor- Portland, Oregon, Rese michel. (Essie Porter)</p> <p>Oct 17 Born to mr. &amp; mrs. R.B. Burlaud a son.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{On loose paper:}</p> <p>Jan. 2- {1911/1914?}. Monday. Father and Brock went choring and drawing in corn Olive, mr. Clarke and I went down to Grandmas for tea and wnt to concert in Hall. A very windy afternoon and evening. Very mild forenoon and snow disappeared a lot. colder at night.</p> <p>{End of loose paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{On second half of same loose paper as before}</p> <p>Father</p> <p>Father</p> <p>$5.150_____</p> <p>Herb. Beusou's Farm to Wm Elliott.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/59f099a5684fe942568fbabb41a2660f.pdf 04e9fa0db5f53641e5ef268c3e763bd7 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/355aa84062919794fadb4355bf2885a9.pdf 54dbf84b08572c8651f716ed26a2e4b7 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cf5735a08fd416f7debc5bea28cde31d.pdf 57dc0a8422ad13219922ef856bca4550 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 Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 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 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1910 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DAILY</p> <p>JOURNAL</p> <p>1910</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Top Right of Page}</p> <p>Clara Philip</p> <p>Wrayton</p> <p>Onto.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">DOMINION DIARY</span></h3> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Daily Journal</span></h2> <p>...for...</p> <p>1910</p> <p></p> <p>PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY</p> <p>THE COPP, CLARK COMPANY, LIMITED</p> <p>64 &amp; 66 FRONT STREET WEST, TORONTO</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{on slip of paper}</p> <p>Martha Chambers. 273 Sunnyside Avenue Ottawa South P.O. Ottawa</p> <p>{written on left} 1422 Queen W. Toronto.</p> <p>Tues 25- P.m Wed 26- all day Thur 27- P.m. Fri 28- all Sat. 29- a.m. Mon 31-} 1/2 Tues 1-} Thur 4- P.m. Fri 5- P.m. Mon-7 all day. Tues-8 a.m.</p> <p>{calculations on right}</p> <p>30 60 30 60 30 60 30 30 60 + 30= 470</p> <p>30 60 30 60 30 60 30 30 30= 3.60 {$94.50?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Sheet inserted between diary pages of random calculations, signatures and smudges.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The home of Mr. and Mrs. Rich'd Philip, /3th con. of Marybore' was the scene of a happy event on Wednesday Sept. 29, 1909 at 4 pm. when their elder daughter Miss Mabel Irene became the bride of Mr Geo.H.Thompson, 9th [son?] . Arthur. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. Brett L. Jh. of Rothsay, the house being prettily decorated with mauve and white asters. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown princess gown [unknown word] cream [meticulous?], with trimmings of satin, lace and sequin. She carried a shower boquet of roses</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{written on slip of paper}</p> <p>2</p> <p>roses and valley lilies. She was attended by her cousin Miss Clara Philp who was attired in mauve silk {mull?} and carried pink carnations. The grrom was ably supported by Mr L.H. Howard, Arthur. After congratulations had been extended to the happy couple the guests partook of a dainty luncheon. The many beautiful presents received by the bride bespeak the high esteem in which the young couple are held. Among them being a beautiful oak secretary and bookcase</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{written on slip of paper}</p> <p>3</p> <p>combined, also silver teaspoons from the choir and congregation St. James church Rothsay where she had been a valued member and organist for the past three years. The young Mr. and Mrs. Thompson left for their home that evening wearing the bride wearing a green broadcloth suit with lace blouse and hat to match. Their many friends wish them a long and happy life together. Guests were present from Guelph, Elora, Arthur, Palmerston, Drayton, Flesherton and other points.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ontario, Mrs. Geo. Thompson. Farewell, Ontario. Mrs. Geo. Thompson. Farewell, Ontario Miss Mabel Philp. Mrs. George Thompson.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January NEW YEAR'S DAY (Dominion) SATURDAY, 1 1910 (1-364)</p> <p>Father and Brock in bush in afternoon done chores in forenoon. Olive and I walked to Grandma's for dinner, and skated in afternoon, walked home after.</p> <p>Raw wind, heavy for came on towards evening.</p> <p>Norman Roberts, Cupar Sask, and Georgie Ellis married.</p> <p>Willie Wuekering and Margaret Grey married.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 2 (2-363)</p> <p>Mr. and Mrs. T. Henderson, Brett, Annie and Lena F osc, Madge Smith, Nellie Robertson, and her friend Mr. Arthur Brown drove out in two cutters far an hour or so. Olive and I went back and had a tea with Nellie and went to Methodist Church at night. Brock drove down for us. Mr. Brown is a very nice singer.</p> <p>MONDAY, 3 (3-362)</p> <p>Father done the chores and Brock took some chops to town in forenooon.</p> <p>Fixing stall for horse in cow stable.</p> <p>A very, very stormy day.</p> <p>Worse at night. Geo. Fose, Reene, Dr. E. Flath, R.R. Hambly</p> <p>Will. Richard's + {not sure} J. F. Elliott councillors for Wrayton</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January TUESDAY, 4 1910 (4-361)</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores in forenoon.Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Mother ar Wrayton all day. We had invitations to a card paerty at Bechie Pallock's and a dance at B. Wucherings {not sure}.</p> <p>Very bright day, but very cold.</p> <p>East wind.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 5 (5-360)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Father took pig up to the. Walton's in afternoon. Olive, Brock and I over to tea at Burrows</p> <p>Had a good goose-dinner.</p> <p>Very disagreeable day. raw east wind sleeting in forenoon, wind went round to west at night.</p> <p>quite mild in afternoon.</p> <p>EPIPHANY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 6 (6-359)</p> <p>Father and brock done the chores and cutting wood in bush.</p> <p>Olive and I snowe - shoed up to Mary's after tea.</p> <p>a little snow falling all day.</p> <p>not very cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January FRIDAY, 7 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and went to bush to cut wood in forenoon. Father and Mother over to old Mrs. Gillrees funeral in afternoon.</p> <p>Turned out quite stormy.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 8</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Brock drove we girls down to Wrayton. The men in bush in afternoon. rather stormy, and very cold.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 9 Olive and I at Presbiterian Church</p> <p>Wrayton in forenoon. Brock came for us after dinner.</p> <p>very bright and quite sharp.</p> <p>roads are heavy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Monday, 10 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and went to bush in forenoon. Father took pig up to I. Waltons in afternoon. Will Gregory came for tea and spent the evening. Harry Philp came down after tea. Had a game of cards. Fine forenoon rather dull and getting milder towards evening.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cutting wood in bush. Mother at town in afternoon.</p> <p>Wednesday, 12</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and Brock went to town in forenoon for ceral-ail. At bush in afternoon. We had an invitation to Madge Smith's skating party. Wid not go. very mild day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January THURSDAY, 13 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cutting woor in bush. Brock took Olive and I down to I.H. Henderson's. We went to a party at Annie Fox's and stayed with them. strong, raw east wind blowing Getting stormy. Jon and Jack Walker here in P.M. for L R.I. Red roosters.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 14</p> <p>Father and Brock choring all day. Father came down to Mr. Henderson's for us this forenoon</p> <p>Very stormy, and windy. North-east wind. A great deal calmer at night.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 15</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and filled up some chup. Father took grist to mill in afternoon and Brock took mother down to grandma's, Uncle Richrd called here in evening. Beautiful bright day. Got foggy towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SUNDAY, 16 (16-349) 1910</p> <p>Brock went to Grandma's for mother in forenoon. Gin and Mabel Jhompson, Mary, and Harry Philip here for dinner, also Mr. and Mrs. Wick Lones. Uncle Rich'd Aunt Emma Gerald and Ray here in afternoon and for tea.</p> <p>Dull all day.</p> <p>very heavy hair-frost on every thing.</p> <p>MONDAY, 17 (17-348)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and went for the chup. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Mother and Olive up to see Miss Stone and Aunt Emma in afternoon, at Rathsay. Will Gregory called in this afternoon. Percy, and Nellie + Winnie Mc Ewing and Stan. Ellis up here in evening.</p> <p>rather dull, cold and rain.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 18 (18-347)</p> <p>Father and Brock round stables all day. Lizzie Hilborn here in afternoon and evening. Tom Lowes from Brandon came here about five o'clock. very stormy all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January WEDNESDAY, 19 1910</p> <p>Father done the chores, Brock took Tom Lanes to Drayton. then came back and took Olive and I to the 1.40 train. stayed in Gullph till six and then went on to Toronto. Tom Long here. Father took Olive's trunk down and went down town. Down to Jack Walker's when he came home. Fine day, but pretty cold</p> <p>THURSDAY 20</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and Jack Walker helped kill a pig. Mother and Brock at Drayton in afternoon.</p> <p>very mild warm day. misting a little at night.</p> <p>Olive left Toronto for Keewatin at 10.10 P.M. travelling Pullman. Ella Meihm {not sure} went along to Edmonton to be married to C. E. Smith.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 21 Choring salted and put away park.</p> <p>quite mild, but got colder towards. night{over} soft snow falling.</p> <p>I came up from Toronto to-night. Went to a party at R.R. Hambleys and stayed at T. Stendersons.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SATURDAY, 22 1910</p> <p>Choring. Brock came for one after dinner.</p> <p>Terribly stormy this morning.</p> <p>and a high wind all day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 23</p> <p>Father and mother went down to Mr. W. Peacock's in afternoon</p> <p>rather stormy all day</p> <p>roads heavy.</p> <p>MONDAY, 24</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Father at bush in afternoon. Brock went to town. Got two cards back from Olive. I took a piece of meat to Grandmother.</p> <p>very fine day. rather mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY, 25 (25-340) 1910</span></h3> <p>Robt choring. Brock took Clara up to John Philps &amp; then went to the bush forenoon. Both in the bush afternoon. very mild day Miss Stone Died at 7. P.M</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (26-339)</span></h3> <p>Robt &amp; Brock choring &amp; in the bush. forenoon. Mild Brock &amp; I went to town I went to mothers &amp; Brock went to sale, at O.Z. Henry. Terrible snow storm at 4 o/c</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 27 (27-338)</span></h3> <p>Robt choring &amp; Brock went to town to get {float?} iron fixed. forenoon Brock choring round. Robt &amp; I went to Miss Stone funeral. and went to Richs for tea Raw and windy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January FRIDAY, 28 1910</p> <p>Father in bush in forenoon</p> <p>Went with Jack Walker to Johnson's with a pair of colts. Had tea at Jack Nobbe's..</p> <p>rather nice day. not very cold.</p> <p>SATURDAY,29</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chors in forenoon. Father cutting wood in bush. Brock and Mother at town in afternoon. I walked home from John Philp's about five o'clock. Brock and I went to town after tea.</p> <p>Very nice day. quite mild.</p> <p>Heavy falls of light snow about after tea</p> <p>SUNDAY, 30</p> <p>Mr. and Mrs Jack Ritch and children here for dinner and tea.</p> <p>A fine snow falling.</p> <p>not very cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January MONDAY, 31 1910</p> <p>Broke took me up to John Philp's in morning. Cleaned up grist of chop. Brock took it to town in afternoon and T at her went to bush.</p> <p>Quite a nice day. not too cold.</p> <p>February TUESDAY, 1</p> <p>Father and Walt started to put in ice. Getting it in Drayton.</p> <p>Brock came up to John Philp's about 4P.M. for me and we went to Shreded {not clear}</p> <p>Wheat Banquet in Presby terian Church.</p> <p>Beautiful bright day.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 2</p> <p>Father, Watt and Jack Walker each brought a load of ice in forenoon. packed it in after dinner. Brock took mother to town. She gone to Guelph on 4.32 train. Charlie Walker here for dinner. Aaron Walton got a R. I. RED. ruaster.</p> <p>Beautiful forenoon. a few flurries of snow in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February THURSDAY, 3 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and cleaned hen pen. Father took pig up to Ike Walton's in afternoon</p> <p>Jack Walker up here in afternoon.</p> <p>Blw and drifted through the night roads very heavy this morning.</p> <p>colder to- night. Beautiful bright afternoon.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 4</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and in bush. Father met night train. Mother came up from Gullph.</p> <p>Quite fine all day, but came up a terrible blizzard about 8. P.M.</p> <p>Filled up the roads.</p> <p>SATURDAY 5</p> <p>Choring and Father went to town with Art. Page in afternoon.</p> <p>Stormy, cold day.</p> <p>Mr. Page sold his farm, 183 acres, to the Mc Isaac for $8,280. he taking Mr. Mc Isaac's house in town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SUNDAY, 6 1910</p> <p>Father over to Frenk Pages in P.M. Bock down to Jack's and I up to Mary's.</p> <p>very sharp day.</p> <p>14° below zero in morning.</p> <p>MONDAY, 7</p> <p>Father done chores. Brock drove me up to John Philp's in morning.</p> <p>very sharp all day. Got pretty blustry towards night.</p> <p>roads. very heavy, high and narrow.</p> <p>Horses {?} off them.</p> <p>Olive 20 years old.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 8</p> <p>Father and Brock in bush in forenoon and done chores. Father at bush in afternoon Brock took mother to town. I came home from John Philp's.</p> <p>Beautiful bright day. not very cold.</p> <p>roads bad. not well tracked.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February ASH WEDNESDAY (Quebec &amp; N.W.T.) WEDNESDAY, 9 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon</p> <p>Father went to Mr. Cuttings sale in afternoon, bought through-bred Jersey cow, coming three, for $59.00</p> <p>I snow-shued to town in forenoon, came home with Brock in afternoon.</p> <p>quite mild forenoon, bret turned quite cold after dinner</p> <p>THURSDAY, 10</p> <p>Father choring, then he and Brock in bush.</p> <p>Quite fine forenoon. blowing a little in afternoon</p> <p>real cold.</p> <p>FRIDAY 11</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and finishing rolls in wringer, in forenoon</p> <p>very cold day. 10° below zero in morrning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SATURDAY, 12 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Father took Tom pig up to the Waltons at noon. Brock went to Rothsay to milk letting. Mother went to town to stay all night with Grandma, with father in the afternoon. Lot of snow fell through night, snowing off and on all day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 13</p> <p>Brock Father went for mother to Wrayton in afternoon and went to Mrs. John Bettesons funeral.</p> <p>very stormy and cold</p> <p>Father 54 years old</p> <p>Uncle Jim 37 years. old.</p> <p>st. Valentine's day {added by the writer} MONDAY, 14</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores, then father went up to S. Walton's for pig. Both went to bush in afternoon. Father went over to Ad. Flath's for a pig after tea.</p> <p>Bright day, snowing a little at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February TUESDAY, 15 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and went to bush in afternoon.</p> <p>Very blustry and stormy, from the easrt. Roads very high and tracks heavy.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 16</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cut wood in bush.</p> <p>Jack Walker here for dinner.</p> <p>Harry got his team down on side road 4 our men helped him out and Brock went up home with him.</p> <p>Quite bright, but was a stormy forenoon.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 17</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and went to bush.</p> <p>Jim Bready here for dinner.</p> <p>Real fine all day. snowing at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February FRIDAY, 18 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and brought up a couple jags of wood from bush in afternoon.</p> <p>Brock and I down to oyster supper in Christian Church.</p> <p>I up to Mary's in forenoon.</p> <p>Quite bright and cold, blewing quite steadely all day.</p> <p>may Gardon and Uncle John called to say may was being married on Feb. 23.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 19</p> <p>Father done the chores. Brock took a couple bags of chop to mill.</p> <p>Father went to town after dinner with some more shey. Brought home fine pairs of shoes, bought at Campstons sale fot $4.95. stormy forenoon.</p> <p>Beautiful afternoon.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 20</p> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Quite fine day. raw south wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February MONDAY, 21 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock did the chores and cleaned hen pen in forenoon.</p> <p>In the bush cutting wood in afternoon.</p> <p>Brock and I down to carnival in rink at night.</p> <p>Quite a fine day. frosty.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 22</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cutting wood in bush.</p> <p>Henry Heslltine here for dinner. He's ardering all dogs to be muzzled.</p> <p>Quite fine all day. Started to snow about seven o'clock and got up a big storm through the night.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 23</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores.</p> <p>Eg. and Jack Benson here for dinner and spent the afternoon.</p> <p>A terrible storm all day. calmed about five o'clock and came very brigh.</p> <p>I snow-shoed up to Mary's at tea time.</p> <p>real frosty night.</p> <p>May Gordons married to Alva Cook.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February THURSDAY,24 1910</p> <p>Father went to town in afternoon with chop. Mother and Brock at town in forenoon</p> <p>Brock and I up to Ada Philp's wedding in afternoon.</p> <p>rather cloudy for a few hours in morning, but turned out a most beautiful bright, clear day. Ada was married at 4 P.M. to Will W. George.</p> <p>Jack Walker here for dinner.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 25</p> <p>Father done chors and went to town in afternoon with chup.</p> <p>Brock over at Frank Page's helping press hay.</p> <p>A little milder.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 26</p> <p>Father choring. Brock over at Page's helping press haytill three o'clock.</p> <p>I snow-shoed to town and back in afternoon. Then Brock and I went down for Grace Mason at night.</p> <p>nasty wet night, soft snow fell then furned to rain and rained nearly all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SUNDAY, 27 (58-307) 1910</p> <p>Home all day. Brock took Grace home after tea.</p> <p>Very mild day. some soft snow fell</p> <p>MONDAY, 28 (59-306)</p> <p>Father done chores and took a couple bags of grain down to station to Ed. English in afternoon. Will and Ella Gregoreg, Harry, Elwin, Mary, Min, Ches and Wella down this evening.</p> <p>Mr. &amp; Mrs. A. Cook (Mary Gordon) started for moose jaw.</p> <p>very mild all day.</p> <p>Brock helped Pages take out cattle this forenoon. Helping press hay this afternoon.</p> <p>March TUESDAY, 1 (60-305)</p> <p>Father done chores and went to town twice with chop. Brock over at Pages all day helping press hay.</p> <p>Mild day and rather misty.</p> <p>Ed. English, Mr. Mihm and Jack Winn left for west to-day taking 40 horses</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March WEDNESDAY, 2 (61-304) 1910</p> <p>Father done chores and went over to Page's in afternoon. Brock there helping press hay. Finished about four P.M.</p> <p>Father went to town for Olive's letter after tea. Very fine day.</p> <p>quite mild. fog for a few hours in A.M.</p> <p>Flora McDonald and Art. Smith married.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 3 (62-303)</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores, then went to bush to draw out some wood but it was too wet. Then cut down some trees in old orchard. Brock and Mother at town in afternoon. Got a bag of flour. Jake Carbitt, assessor, here for tea and stayed all night.</p> <p>Very fine day. thawing a lot.</p> <p>Roads full of patch-hales.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 4 (63-302)</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cutting down trees in orchard rest of day.</p> <p>Ray and Elwin Gerald brought down a Legharn rooster which came from Little Harris bay.</p> <p>very fine day, snow melting a lot,</p> <p>Will Gregory and Wallace Walker started for the west to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SATURDAY, 5 (64-301) 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and cut down some trees in orchard</p> <p>Brock took Mother and I to town in afternoon. very fine day. almost hot. roads very bad. towns-line full of pitch-holes.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 6 (65-300)</p> <p>Brock to Elwin's in afternoon.</p> <p>Heavy thunder, with lightning and rains in morning.</p> <p>showers occasionally through day.</p> <p>MONDAY, 7 (66-299)</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores.</p> <p>Father went to town after dinner</p> <p>Got my trunk and suit-case {illegible} 2.25</p> <p>Turned real cold through night and was very stormy at times all day.</p> <p>Quite a heavy wind.</p> <p>Father and Mother 28 years married.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March TUESDAY, 8 (67-298) 1910</p> <p>Father helped with chores and then went over to Frank Page's to help get articles ready for sale. Brock ove to sale. They bough this year olds calves which Page had got at our sale. Jack Ritch called for gobbler.</p> <p>Quite stormy forenoon, cleared towards night.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 9 (68-297)</p> <p>Father done chores. Brock took "Wiek" up to Ray's. He going to draw chup. Brock drove me to ton in forenoon. Ray and Brock drawing chup</p> <p>Father splitting wood in orchard.</p> <p>very dine day. thawing through day. Freezing at night.</p> <p>THURSDAY 10 (69-296)</p> <p>Father choring. Brock helping boad up moveables at Page's in forenoon. Came for me in afternoon and got Paddy shod on front feet.</p> <p>Beautiful bright day.</p> <p>Bill Gass brought back the oats he got when they where burned out.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March FRIDAY , 11 (70-295) 1910</p> <p>Father choring and cutting ice away from door step. Brock up helping Ray fill chop and went with him to town in afternoon. Ray here for dinner. Henry Heseltine here in forenoon.</p> <p>very fine day.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 12 (71-294) Father and Bock choring. Ray took down some chops for us. in forenoon. Father, Brock and I at town in afternoon, to see Mr. Malcalanson, but he wasn't down. I'll get my ticket from Mr. Robertson</p> <p>Berth to Winnipeg $ 4.00 &amp; ticket to Cupar $ 27.80 (Tourist.)</p> <p>very fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 18 (72-293)</p> <p>Brock took Mother down to Grandma's in morning and went for her at night.</p> <p>Turned colder and became very stormy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March MONDAY, 14 (73-292) 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores, then Brock went up to Ray's for "Wick + "sam". and father went for the grist in afternoon. Bob. Haggerty here for dinner.</p> <p>very stormy all day. cleared at night.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 15 (74-291)</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and drew up wood from bush in afternoon. Wat. Burrowes over here in evening.</p> <p>Quite fine day, but a little stormy in afternoon. wind got up towards night.</p> <p>Buff goose started to lay</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 16 (75-290)</p> <p>Father done the chores and drew up wood from bush. Brock took Mother and I down town this forenoon then drawing wood in afternoon. Winnie McEwing up here in afternoon. Harry, Uncle Rich'd Aunt Emma, Mary and Miss Hussey here this evening.</p> <p>very fine all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March THURSAY, 17 (76-289) 1910</p> <p>Clara started for Cupar this morning</p> <p>Brock took her to the train + Robt took her tunk + got a shoe set fore {not sure}. Then drawing up wood aft John + Mrs Philp brought the trays</p> <p>FRIDAY, 18 (77-288)</p> <p>Da and I choring all forenoon, then cutting wood in orchard.</p> <p>very fine day.</p> <p>Queen's hotel stables and shed, were burned also a cow and a pig</p> <p>bronze goose started to lay</p> <p>SATURDAY, 19 (78-287)</p> <p>Da and I choring and catching roosters for sale at Jos. Davidsons sale, forenoon. Mother and I went to town and took the young roosters and turkeys. to</p> <p>Very fine day, roads bad. got home at 6.30 o'c</p> <p>Heavy rain in the night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SUNDAY, 20 (79-286) 1910</p> <p>Choring all forenoon, I went up to Woodissee's for a while in afternoon.</p> <p>Very fine day but turning colder this evening. Clara with Olive today at Keewatin</p> <p>MONDAY, 21 (80-285)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores then cutting wood in the archard. cut down one of the big spruce trees. forenoon</p> <p>I walked out to town for l Lara's card</p> <p>Clara left Keewatin for Wpg</p> <p>S he got into Keewatin at elevan am, Sat. very fine day Phoebe started to lay</p> <p>TUESDAY, 22 (81-284)</p> <p>{Clara 25 years old}</p> <p>Da and I done the Chores. then cutting wood in the poplers till noon.</p> <p>Then after dinner I took the cart and took Wismer's butter. Da picking over cabbage and apples.</p> <p>{Clara staying with Ealenor + Betty today in Wpg.}</p> <p>Da picking over cabbage and apples. Very fine day, snow going fast, roads very good</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March WEDNESDAY, 23 (82-283) 1910</p> <p>Clara started from Wpg for Cupar at 10 to 8 {illegible} got there at 9 P M</p> <p>Da and I done the chores then cutting wood in the poplers till noon.</p> <p>Then after dinner I went down for Clara's letter Da and Mother cleaning the pipes and stove. very fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 24 (83-282)</p> <p>Robt + Brock choring and sewing wood in the poplars all day</p> <p>beautiful weather balmy + mild</p> <p>snow going fast</p> <p>GOOD FRIDAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 25 (84-281)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores and then I took mother to grandma's went after her about five. Da splitting wood in poplars. Very fine day though a little windy</p> <p>Olive went up to Wpg. + staid till sunday night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SATURDAY, 26 (85-280) 1910</p> <p>Da and I done the chores. then sawing wood in poplars rest of the day. Da gone to Drayton at night. Very fine day, snow nearly all gone</p> <p>SUNDAY, 27 (86-279)</p> <p>Choring in fore noon.</p> <p>up to church in forenoon about 30 people out.</p> <p>Dull day. wind in the east</p> <p>Grey goose layed</p> <p>EASTER MONDAY (Dominion) Monday, 28 (87-278)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores then he started to plough the piece up from the poplars. Then he went to town at noon, plowing rest of day. Two cattle-buyers here</p> <p>fine day. a little windy.</p> <p>Got Claras first letter of her safe arrival at Cupar</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March TUESDAY, 29 (88-277) 1910</p> <p>Da and I done the chores, then he plowing all day. Adam Flath here fixing cistern in forenoon</p> <p>beautiful day like Indian Summer</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 30 (89-276)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores. Then he plowing all day. Mother and I at town in the afternoon.</p> <p>Very fine day a few drops of rain about ten Oìclock. am</p> <p>THURSDAY, 31 (90-275)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores. Then plowing rest of day. I went down to office aft.</p> <p>Windy and turning colder.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April FRIDAY, 1 (91-274) 1910</p> <p>Da and I choring, then he plowing all day. Drove down a few posts of the wire fence at noon. Uncle Richard {illegible, probably "brought"} up the mail</p> <p>beautiful day.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 2 (92-273)</p> <p>Daplowing all day. I splitting a bit of wood in the orchard.</p> <p>I went down for Olive's letter at night. Very fine day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 3 (93-272)</p> <p>I went up to church this morning. Da went over to Wilmot's forenoon. Mr Craig here for a while this aft.</p> <p>fine day but east wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April MONDAY, 4 (94-271) 1910</p> <p>Da and I done the chores then he plowing rest of the day. I spreading a bit of manure in the afternoon.</p> <p>Dull day a little shower about six.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 5 (95-270)</p> <p>Da plowing all day. I up to Uncle Rich'd after-noon. Mother at Drayton. Veery nice day. but a little windy.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 6 (96-269)</p> <p>Da finished plowing corner field about four, then we cleaning up wheal. Mr J. Soden. here for wheat got five bus. I down to town for clover-seed aft. Dull day. snowing at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April THURSDAY, 7 (27-268) 1910</p> <p>Da and I choring then cleaning up wheat cleaned it all up 22 bags. I went down to town for Olive's letter and sold Neckers Bros. sixteen bags. Da over to W. Drewys at night for turkeys. windy snow flurries</p> <p>FRIDAY, 8 (98-267)</p> <p>Da done the chores and I took the wheat down to Necker's got $ 38.08 for it. Then after dinner Da cultivated the root ground on the other place. I down town at night</p> <p>cold day, finer in the afternoon.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 9 (99-266)</p> <p>I done the chores, Da went back and sowed the wheat on the root ground and harrowed it in the afternoon.</p> <p>fine day, but strong wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April SUNDAY, 10 (100-265) 1910</p> <p>i up to church in morning.</p> <p>Ross here in afternoon. Also Mr and Mrs Thompson and Hazel.</p> <p>Fine day coolwind.</p> <p>MONDAY, 11 (101-264)</p> <p>Done the chores then hitched up the colts to the disk. They go very good. After dinner we were cleaning seed. Two cattle buyers here. cold forenoon and rained near all afternoon.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 12 (102-263)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores then he went back behind the poplars to plow in morning Then aft. he disking with colts and I cultivating in corner bield</p> <p>fine day quine a frost at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April WEDNESDAY, 13 (103-262) 1910</p> <p>Da plowing sad till about ten then harrowed the corner field after dinner sowing in corner field. I down to town in evening.</p> <p>fine day.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 14 (104-261)</p> <p>Finished sowing in corner field then {illegible}-ed it. before dinner. Then after dinner disking and cultivating in field back of poplars.</p> <p>fine day strong wind till evening</p> <p>FRIDAY, 15 (105-260)</p> <p>Da sowing in field back of poplars</p> <p>John Duckering here in forenoon fixing the windmill. I took him to town after dinner. Came on rain about four o'clock.</p> <p>East wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April SATURDAY, 16 (106-259) 1910</p> <p>Da finished sowing and harrowing field back of poplars in forenoon then working next to the line fence. Mother and I at Drayton in afternoon East wind dull dark day. started to rain about 8 p.m.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 17 (107-258)</p> <p>Harry came down after breakfast looking for a colt that had got away from him last night {*He &amp;} I hitched up and drove around all forenoon found it at Jack Walkers.</p> <p>Cold drizzling rain all day.</p> <p>MONDAY, 18 (108-257)</p> <p>I took our a grist of chops in forenoon then Da uncovered the roses. Then afterdinner working back at line fence sowed and harrowed it.</p> <p>Fine day. rain at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April TUESDAY, 19 (109-256) 1910</p> <p>Da + Brock choring and fanning up seed grain</p> <p>A very steady rain all day</p> <p>trying to fix cistern pump and broke it</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 30 (110-255)</p> <p>Done the chores then drowing bush out of orchard in forenoon. I went to the Spring S how. Da drawing and piling wood out of orchard.</p> <p>Dull dark day. Fine at times.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 21 (111-254)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores then picking up a piece of the poplars in forenoon.</p> <p>After dinner Da went back to plow back of poplars finished it, then plowing in the poplars. Fine drying day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April FRIDAY, 22 (112-253) 1910</p> <p>Da and I done the chores, then he finished plowing in the poplars. forenoon plowing in orchard and planting sun-flowers and corn. Mr Pte Ritcheson Ritcheson here for dinner. sold him dunc (the steer) for 7 1/4 cts.</p> <p>fine day</p> <p>SATURDAY, 23 (113-252)</p> <p>Da and I sawing wood in chip yard in forenoon then plowing rest of orchard in afternoon. Walt Plant and Bob Slemmon here in evening dull cold day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 24 (114-251)</p> <p>Da over to J. Towris and Jon Miller for dinner and spent the afternoon</p> <p>Cool day but bright</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April MONDAY, 25 (115-250) 1910</p> <p>Da and I done the chores. then breaking up wood and piling it in up in forenoon</p> <p>Raining hard in morning then terrible winday till about noon.</p> <p>We raking up chips yard and taking it over to the bush pile. fine afternoon</p> <p>Ma took grandma back home and got chummy.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 26 (116-249)</p> <p>Done the chores, thn went over to move stones at the little orchard, came on rain about ten or hafl past. cleared off about noon.then piling wood in afternoon.</p> <p>Dull day.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 27 (117-248)</p> <p>Done the chores then piling and splitting wood Ross here after stock-rack</p> <p>Finished piling wood</p> <p>Dull day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April THURSDAY, 28 (118-247) 1910</p> <p>Done the chores then tagging sheep. Went over to other place to move stone and I came over about half past ten and Carrie had just foaled colt smart, Carrie seemed a little sick so I went down after dinner for the vet.</p> <p>fine day cool wind.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 29 (119-246)</p> <p>Done the chores, then cleaning up pens. Raining quite hard in forenoon. Jack came up to see Carrie and stayed for dinner</p> <p>Carrie sick after dinner. I wentdown and told the vet to come up. and got Dick shod, Carrie has colic.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 30 (120-245)</p> <p>Done the chores. Jack and Wat. come over and helped us load Dunk. Jack went to Moorfield with us. Got $105.10 form him Tom Miller come about ten oclock to make bee hives.</p> <p>Dull cold day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SUNDY, 1 (121-244) 1910</p> <p>Home all day.</p> <p>Very Dull Rainy Day.</p> <p>MONDAY, 2 (122-243)</p> <p>Done the chores then went to bush for poles to fix the barnyard. Tom Millar came about ten oclock. Started to rain about ten. Raining rest of day. very hard.</p> <p>Working at bee-hives</p> <p>TUESDAY, 3 (123-242)</p> <p>Done the chores. Da fixing the barnyard fence fore-noon Ma went totown in aft. Da moving some stones at little orchard I helping Tom.</p> <p>Cloudy forenoon fine aft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May WEDNESDAY, 4 (124-241) 1910</p> <p>Done the chores, then moving rest of stones and through out the fence and put it up about a rod farther out got it all done but wireing it.</p> <p>Very fine day.</p> <p>ASCENSION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 5 (125-240)</p> <p>I done the chores, Da plowing in little orchard and I picked up some stones in forenoon</p> <p>Then finished plowing it and harrowed it in afternoon. I. Down to town at night</p> <p>fine day but cool wind.</p> <p>Put young cattle in the bush and the cows on the other place.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 6 (126-239)</p> <p>I done the chores. Da disking in little orchard harrowed it and started to drill it up for mangolds finished it after dinner and sowed them also pit in some garden stuff.</p> <p>fine cool day. Edward VII died at 11.45 PM.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SATURDAY, 7 (127-238) 1910</p> <p>Planting trees in little orchard also some early potatoes in forenoon.</p> <p>Then plowing down old strawberry patch in afternoon. Billi Moorss. young horse here in forenoon fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 8 (128-237)</p> <p>Around home all day.</p> <p>I down to Jack's for while in afternoon</p> <p>Mrs Ed Burraws here in aft.</p> <p>Fine day.</p> <p>MONDAY, 9 (129-236)</p> <p>Done the chores then disking pea ground and harrowing it before{d} dinner then sowed peas and harrowed it in after noon</p> <p>Fine day dull at noon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May TUESDAY, 10 (150-235) 1910</p> <p>Da disking and I sowing in back field on the other place. in fore.</p> <p>Then after dinner I harrowed what I sowed in forenoon. Came on a very heavy rain about six. Dull dark day. Tom Miller came in fore.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 11 (131-234)</p> <p>Da disking and I sowing in back field in forenoon. Tom Miller came went home about ten. Da {finished} sowing and harrowed it in after moon</p> <p>I down town at night. cool. day.</p> <p>heavy frost at night</p> <p>THURSDAY, 12 (132-233)</p> <p>Da disking and I cultivating in field beside goose wheat finished it by noon. I hen do sowing barley on it and harrowing after tea</p> <p>Very cool day heavy frost</p> <p>Tom went home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May {X NC B} FRIDAY, 13 (133-232) 1910</p> <p>Da finished sowing and harrowing</p> <p>barley ground about milking then plowing</p> <p>patch behind barn after tea. Jim Bready here for tea. Harry down after tea. F inished seeding today Very cold snowing near all day</p> <p>SATURDAY, 14 (134-231)</p> <p>Da disking and harrowing orchard in forenoon then Tom Miller came at noon and he and da made a milk stand and put it at the road. Charlie F lath here at noon for potatoes. I took ma to town aft. and went after her in the evening fine but cool.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 15 (135-230)</p> <p>I up to church in morning. Da down to Jack for while in forenoon. Then after tea he went over to see Leio F lath</p> <p>Very fine day..</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May MONDAY,16 (136-229) 1910</p> <p>I uesday</p> <p>Da harrowing root and corn ground in fore</p> <p>I down town with 2 bags of chop.</p> <p>I hen cutting and planting potatoes</p> <p>finished about milking time</p> <p>Winday day very dark at times</p> <p>{Monday} TUESDAY, 17 (137-228)</p> <p>Disking and cultivating root and corn ground Edgie Benson here for load of hay about ten o'clock</p> <p>Rather bright day. heavy rain at night</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 18 (138-227)</p> <p>sprouting potatoes in forenoon then tinkering around in aft.</p> <p>Elwin and Ray in at night</p> <p>Very winday cold day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May THURSDAY, 19 (139-226) 1910</p> <p>Da plowed the road side then we picking stone the rest of the day.</p> <p>fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 20 (140-225)</p> <p>Da went back to pick stones I took ma to Gandma's and left her and went for her after tea, picking stones till noon then it came on rain and mizzled all aft. We planting dahlia's in afternoon. King Edward buried today.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 21 (141-224)</p> <p>I choring. Da went down for our plank to the mill also got some chop. in forenoon. Then after dinner we built a fence around the plot of grass below the orchard and put the pigs in it</p> <p>Dull morning but turned out very hot</p> <p>Edgerton Benson and Lizzie Mitchel here for dinner.</p> <p>saw commet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SUNDAY, 22 (142-223) 1910</p> <p>Da went over to Iks and Lowery's in after {new line} noon.</p> <p>Dull day raining at times.</p> <p>MONDAY, 23 (143-222)</p> <p>Da choring. then disked a piece for corn and sowed it before dinner. I down town for seed corn in forenoon. Sowing some flower seeds in afternoon. Very dull misty morn-ing {new line} showers of rain off and on. Heavy rain at noon</p> <p>VICTORIA DAY (Dominon) TUESDAY, 24 (144-221)</p> <p>Ma and I went to town to spend the day. Da digging over chip yard and choring</p> <p>I bought ma home about 5 P M and then I went back to the concert.</p> <p>beautiful day. Very long crowd. hall full.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May WEDNESDAY, 25 (145-220) 1910</p> <p>Da disking and sowing corn in forenoon</p> <p>I choring and fixing up some fence. Da disked and sowed little strip beside poplars to Kaffir Corn. Bob Gass here for hay. Grandma and Nellie here for tea Fine day. but cool night.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 26 (146-219)</p> <p>Da plowing orchard in fore. Came on rain after dinner and we were just choring and grinding mower knife and scythe.</p> <p>Dadown to town and got a new lown mower</p> <p>FRIDAY, 27 (147-218)</p> <p>Howed goose-berries and currant bushes. and cut some grass on the lawn then picking stones on barley field in after noon.</p> <p>fine day a little winday</p> <p>Arvin {not sure} down to get teeth our of colt.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SATURDAY, 28 (148-217) 1910</p> <p>Da picked stones off of the back 14 acre field in forenoon. I choring. Mother at Drayton. Billy Moore and Mike Bender here. We picking stones in aft. I to town at night took Lowon Morew to Pattersons fine day quite warm.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 29 (149-216)</p> <p>I up to Uncle Richrd's in afternoon for sprayer. Home rest of day.</p> <p>Dull day. with heavy thunder showers.</p> <p>MONDAY, 30 (150-215)</p> <p>Cleaned the hen pens and sprayed them</p> <p>Willie Elliot here for potatoes got 6 bags for $ 2.00 Cold rain all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May TUESDAY, 31 (151-214) 1910</p> <p>Da went down to the bush for maple trees got out 18 teen in forenoon. then after dinner we got them and planted them in vacent places in the row. Dull day cold and like rain Archie Makwell here for potatoes wed night</p> <p>June WEDNESDAY, 1 (152-213)</p> <p>Cleaning up back-grainary in forenoon</p> <p>Then plowed a piece of sod on side road and drew two loads for banking.</p> <p>Jack Brooks here in forenoon.</p> <p>Very heavy snow storm from 5 am till ten o'cl then turned to rain</p> <p>THURSDAY, 2 (153-212)</p> <p>Da and Brock drawing banking {illegible} loads</p> <p>Brock came down to noon train to meet me. Came from Keewatin.</p> <p>quite cold and dull</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 3 (154 - 211) 1910</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing banking, cold wind but much brighter</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4 (155 - 210)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing banking, leveling and sewing grass seed on it. Ma and I to Drayton in afternoon. Washed buggy, after tea. Fine day, quite warm but cooler towards evening and looking like rain. Clara spend 24th may in Lipton with Meru.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 5 (156 - 209)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Roy here for dinner. Raining in forenoon, quite cold and dull.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY, 6 (157 - 208) 1910</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing out manure on root ground. We washed and cleaned pipes. A little shower in afternoon dull and cold wind. Set out 2 doz pansy plants at noon. Mrs T Henderson got them from Hamilton. 16 loads of manure to - day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7 (158 - 207)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing out manure unto the root ground. Roy helping also Harry with his team. Drew out forty eight loads. Brock down town after tea for mail and sugar. Bright and warmer but high wind through day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8 (159 - 206)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock finished drawing out manure on root ground. Drew up two loads of wood from poplars after tea. Red Polly - ten pigs warm bright day with a slight sprinkle in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 9 (160 - 205) 1910</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing root ground until about ten then took team to Drayton. Ploughing and harrowing in afternoon. I rode down to town with him. Had dinner with grandma and tea with Miss Duncan. Home about eight. Mary here in eveing. A lovely warm day {right side of text; Got BBl. Sugar from Gibb $16.75} Brock choring and p[ainted some hives.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10 (161 - 204)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing and harrowing root ground. Brock choring. Da moved lawn after tea. Warm day but looking like rain at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11 (162 - 203)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing back on root ground, came on heavy rain about eleven so had to stop. Working at hives in old house in afternoon. Rained though the night and steady since about eleven.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY, 12 (163 - 202) 1910</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to church in morning. At home rest of day. Da and Ma order to see Louis F Loth after tea and went on to Drayton to grandmas. Home about 9.30 Pass up in evening to see Brock. Real misty in morning but cleared towards noon. windy but not cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 13 (164 - 201)</span></h2> <p>Da banking along wire fence against Burrows sheep. Brock choring &amp; tending bees in forenoon. One swarm came off. Da washing sheep after noon also Brock. Mrs Mausser here in afternoon and Bob Gass here for load of hay. Lovely warm day. Da scuffled potatoes on other place after supper and went to Drayton.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14 (165 - 200)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing and harrowing root ground. Brock choring. Ma to Drayton in afternoon. Hoeing potatoes on other place after tea. Very hot day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY, 15 (166 - 199) 1910</span></h2> <p>Da diccing root ground and hoeing on other place after tea. Brock choring Ma &amp; I picking potatoes out of pit after tea. Mr Bell here with duck eggs. Walt brought home his new team. Very hot sultry day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 16 (167 - 198)</span></h2> <p>Da harrowing root ground and got about thirty rows riged up before rain came on about four p.m. Quite a bitter thunder storm. Brock to town in afternoon for turnip seed. Mrs Barry here for little while, and Crackers came in out of the rain. Harry's colt ran away. He here for tea, A terrible hot day, hardly of breath of air moving.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17 (168 - 197)</span></h2> <p>Da clipping spruce in forenoon &amp; untill about four this afternoon. then went out and sewed what ground he had riged up, At spruce after tea again and up to Harry's. Mr I Hilborn here for a fag {bundle} of hay. Charlie plant called to see Da. Brock choring &amp; washed buggy. An occasional sprinkle but quite windy close and thundry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY, 18 (169 - 196) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da drilled up rest of turnip ground and Roy helped him sew in morning, finished six after dinner. Then sheared the sheep. Got through about seven. Brock and I to town in evening. Fine day, rather warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19 (170 - 195)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I left for Elora about seven a.m and got there about 9.15. Dwon to Mr Thompon's. Got home about eleven Da and Ma at home all day. Very hot and fine.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 20 (171 - 194)</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon. Da up helping Roy shear his sheep. Got home about three. Then digging out round dabbia's at road. Brock up to uncle Richards and {illegible}'s with a pup. warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY, 21 (172 - 193) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da scuffled potatoes and corn on other side of house, Brock hoeing among potatoes. Planted some more corn where it was missed after tea. Ma went to town about 8.30 this morning and got back at six. Very hot sultry day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22 (173 - 192)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring, Planted some more corn that was missed, Hoeing in other place in afternoon. Carrots Warm day but quite a breeze. Norm Floth sick in bed with Inflammatory Rheumatism.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 23 (174 - 191)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing marigols in other place. I to Drayton in afternoon with Dick. very hot day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 24 (175 - 190) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da scuffled among currant bushes and potatoes. Went to Mr Withers funeral after dinner then all over to Garden party at Montgomery's. Lovely day with a nice breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25 (176 - 189)</span></h2> <p>Choring Da scuffled among currant bushes Da diccing orchard and mowed lawn. Then sewed buckwheat on it after dinner and harrowed it. Ma and Da down at W. Nesckers 10th anniversary. Brock to station at night to meet Eerie but she didn't come. Pass here to say when to start road work Warm day with a little breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 26 (177 - 188)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. very warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY, 27 (178 - 187) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock doing road work, Jack Walker here for dinner. Harry and Roy in to-night to say old Sam died last night. Cloudy. came in a nice gentle rain about eleven cleared about five. Brown sick with fever.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (179 - 186)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock doing road work all day. Jack Walker here for dinner, helping draw gravel in afternoon. Walk took his team to station to J Brady. Cleared up nicely and was quite warm lovely night. Mr R Garbutt here to see me.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 29 (180 - 185)</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Robt &amp; Brock finished road work fore then aft dinner Robt cutting a small piece of Alfafa &amp; Clover terrible hot weather Brock took Olive to the tain for Elora, then home choring Still very hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 30 (181 - 184) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Robt got ready and drew 4 loads of hay to Wismers two fore noon &amp; two in aft. Sold hay for $11 00/ ton Jack Walker helping all day. Brock choring round &amp; Paris {Gruming?} Earley potatoes Robt brought a load of shingles from Drayton for the Passonage. Rictory stable at Rothsy very warm day. Jake Carbitt called to get Robt to bring shingles.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July DOMINION DAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1 (182 - 183)</span></h2> <p>Brock took shingles to Rothsay Early morn and then took me down home staid all day with mother Robt &amp; Brock raking and putting up clover &amp; alfafa very hot weather. Brock cam for me at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2 (183 - 182)</span></h2> <p>Robt &amp; Brock &amp; Jack put on a load of hay, for Dr Griffin Robt took it down fore. Jack &amp; Alioyn Flemming here for Dinner. Hived a swarm of Bees after dinner, Brock gone to Teviotdale with Carrie, &amp; Robt banked the potatoes then took Wool to Drayton at night still very hot &amp; smoky.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 3 (184 - 181) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock and I at E - Church fore At home rest of day much cooler Brock gone to camp at Moorefield at night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 4 (185 - 180)</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Brock went to town with chop and Robt snowing then Brock raking and Robt putting up hay</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">5 TUESDAY, 5 (186 - 179)</span></h2> <p>Mowing &amp; Raking and putting up hay all day. Jack helping all day. Drawing in clover &amp; alfafa Mrs J Lawling &amp; Mrs Wilson here in aft &amp; for tea terrible hot</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY, 6 (187 - 178) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Brock mowing hay back at the wind mill. Robt &amp; Jack putting up hay Brock raking afternoon and Robt &amp; Jack putting up Rev Fletcher &amp; B Robertson &amp; friend called here for Uncle Willie &amp; Grandma here for Dinner Terrible hot day sent butter to Wismer with Willie.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 7 (188 - 177)</span></h2> <p>Little rain last night Robt mowing fence corners fore Brock cleaning stables &amp; paris greening potatoes cutting in afternoon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8 (189 - 176)</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Finished cutting and raked up hay. Da putting it up worked until ten at night. I came home on seven train Brock &amp; I went on to methodist garden party. Molly foaled about 12 at night. Da and Brock up all night. Da went out &amp; got Ms Ewing's, Watt and Jack to help raise hen. Nice day. Old Mrs Benning is dead.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY, 9 (190 - 175) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Ross, Willie Ellie &amp; Jack helping Da draw in. Got in about 18 acres. Brock to town in morning for meat. Terrible hot day. Threatening and threatening Thundering and threatening rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10 (191 - 174)</span></h2> <p>Old Molly died this morning about seven. Jack &amp; Watt helping Da bury her in the forenoon. Here for dinner. At home all day. Chas Walker here in evening. Rained real hard off and on at times all day. Molly 20 yrs old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11 (192 - 173)</span></h2> <p>Brock to town in morning. Da scuffled turnips. Hoeing in afternoon. Very warm day with a little breeze in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY, 12 (193 - 172) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da helping Wilmot saw wood in morning and Watt in afternoon. Brock helping Jack draw banking for his dump in forenoon. Both here for dinner, choring in afternoon. Raining real hard off and on all day. Load up from Drayton, in Mrs Henderson, Maud, Beckie, Madge, Miss McGuire, Helen, Miss Ellie, Harr, Mill, Cyril, Mr Garbutt.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13 (194 - 171)</span></h2> <p>Brock took Ma to Drayton in forenoon &amp; went after her after tea. Helping Ms Ewings cut hay in afternoon. Brock Da helping Burrows saw wood at other place all day. Mrs Lom Bleeman buried to-day. Drown herself. Nice cool bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14 (195 - 170)</span></h2> <p>Brock down for about an hour or so in morning to help Ross finish curring. Da choring round and pitched off load in barn. Then drew rest of new hay. Ross &amp; his father &amp; Jack helping. Got through about three. Then all down helping Ms Ewings rake &amp; put up hay. Warm fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY, 15 (196 - 169) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock hoeing turnips all day. Brock drove me down in afternoon to town I at Dr. Coraw's for tea. walked home about dusk. Fine but very warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16 (197 - 168)</span></h2> <p>Cleaned calf &amp; pig pens in morning. Mr W Moore here for dinner. Da went to town with him in afternoon. Brock choring. Dr. Giffen here to see colt. Quite rainy &amp; dull until noon then cleared off a little.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17 (198 - 167)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I at church in morning. Home rest of day. No one here, except Dr Giffen called this a. m to see colt. Cloudy at times and a little cool, Art Wells down to-day at {sentence left unfinished}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 18 (199 - 166) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock hoeing roots all day. Brock took down a couple of bage of chop in morning and went for them about five. I went down with him &amp; stayed all night. Party at H. B. Robterston's. Warm day with a little wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUEDAY, 19 (200 - 165)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock helping Ms Ewings to-day draw in their hay and raking Jack's. I walked home this morning. Mr Henderson out for oats to-night warm day but fine.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20 (201 - 164)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing turnips until about nine. Then down helping Jack draw in till three then Ms Ewings drawing in. Da home about nine. Uncle Jim &amp; Grandma here for an hour in forenoon. Over to cemetry. Grandpa's stone put up yesterday. Fine day, warm and looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 21 (202 - 163) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock hoeing roots in forenoon, Da to Drayton in afternoon and scuffled a few rows of turnips when he came home. Da hoeing after supper and Brock choring. Thundering and lightening but not much rain heavy rain thro night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22 (203 - 162)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing and scuffling roots all day. Ma down to Drayton in afternoon and got Dick shod. Miss A Doyle and Helen called in for a minute out driving. Warm close day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23 (204 - 161)</span></h2> <p>Choring then scuffling some turnips and hoeing in afternoon, and after supper Brock up for Joe Fotheringham in morning to see Colt. He not at home so came down after tea. Ma &amp; I down for the mail. Little sprikle while we were away. Very hot close day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 24 (205 - 160) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Brock's handwriting?} Home all day. Ma and Da over to Dick Lowes after tea. Came up a big Thunder storm with some hail. Gerald here for a little while Mr. Brett and Will and {Olive??} came in out of the storm. Raint day with some wind but very close.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 25 (206 - 159)</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock to town this morning. Da back on other place fixing fence so Cows can get on new pasture. Then hoeing roots in afternoon Brock extracting honey Watt helped. Had 73 1/2 lbs at night Jim Callinow &amp; Mr Mason called to see about getting some hay. Quite windy &amp; a little cooler.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26 (207 - 158)</span></h2> <p>Some chores. Da scuffling roots. Brock &amp; we extracting rest of honey. Had 116 lbs altogether. Frank Page here for dinner. Hoeing and finished scuffling in afternoon. Fine day with a little breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY, 27 (208 - 157) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da choring in forenoon and hoed the last of the turnips. Brock down helping Mc Ewings cut. Both there after dinner putting up hay. Came on a little shower about three so {meu?} came home. Da over for Mr Raymond to fix windmill. Took him home after tea and round by Drayton. I up to Mary's in evening. Warm day but cleared up to-wards night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28 (209 - 156)</span></h2> <p>Jack and Ross here in morning helping cut hay on other side of poplars. Then down at McEwings &amp; Jack's until about four. Here putting up what was cut. Brock raked it in afternoon. Then down after tea and drew in M. Ewings Mable, Rosalie &amp; Miss Grant called. Mrs Barry here for gooseberries. Lovely day with a nice breeze. Ma down to see Mrs. Walker.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29 (210 - 155)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock down helping Jack and McEwings draw ice. Finished at both places. Came up here after team and drew in two or three loads. Mary and Hazel Layton here in Evening. Ma to town in afternoon. Warm day. Threatened rain in afternoon. Sprinked a little but none to hurt.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY, 30 (211 - 154) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Jack and Ross helping cut hay by Jack's line fence. Got it raken and put up. I up to Palmerston with Annie Foa. She drove me out after tea. Brock to town in evening. Cool day with high wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 31 (212 - 153)</span></h2> <p>Home all day until evening then Brock and Ma down to Grandma's Fine cool day. Robertson Brought Helen out with them.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 1 (213 - 152)</span></h2> <p>Jakc and Ross here helping draw in hay. Got all in but one load when it came on rain. Quite a little shower Jack cut the fall wheat. Helen here all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 2 (214 - 151) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock cut little field by bush. Raked it after dinner. Jack helped put it up. I took Helen back to town. Roslie was to come but could not make connections on account of strike. Bernice Deacker came up with snap of house. sew in last load out of field by road after tea. Very warm close day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3 (215 - 150)</span></h2> <p>{In Brock's handwriting} Jack and Ross helping cut hay on other place. Brock raked it after dinner and they put it up. Unloaded the load in the driving house. Rosalie came on nine train, Uncle Willie &amp; Grandma called. Mr Thus Hill and Olive in and Art Booth here for dinner. Watt helped in afternoon. Came up thunder storm about six thirty, quite a little shower.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THUSDAY, 4 (216 - 149)</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da cut hay down near bush in morning. Brock to town with two bags chop. Raking and put up hay in afternoon. Rosalie and I up to Walkers in evening. Very windy a little cloudy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY, 5 (217 - 148) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} {Written in top margin: "Caleb Lowes buried"} Watt, Jack, Ross, Harry, Roy &amp; Elwin helping draw in last of hay to-day also the little patch of fall wheat. Mrs John Elliot of Kenora &amp; a Miss Burns here for dinner. Brock, Rosalie and I down for mail in evening. Mr Bender here for dinner. Very windy and cloudy at times</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6 (218 - 147)</span></h2> <p>Bock raking hay fields in morning. Rosalie &amp; I up calling on McKays. Lawlier's McDonalds &amp; Newsleads. she stayed there for tea. We to town in evening. Da putting up rakings. Windy &amp; bright at times but warmer. Hoeing strawberries and cleaned horse stables in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 7 (219 - 146)</span></h2> <p>Brock Rosalie &amp; I up to church in morning, at Aunt Emma's for dinner. Rosalie stayed for team and came home after church. Little cloudy but warmer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 8 (220 - 145) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock to town in morning. Da and Watt drew in rakings and took the wheat up to Chas Walkers. Hoeing roots in afternoon. I having a little party for Rosalie. Brock went down for Grace and took her back. Warm and bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9 (221 - 144)</span></h2> <p>Da scuffled roots in forenoon. Brock hoeing until rain came on quite a shower about 10.30. Took Rosalie to noon train and Grace back. Both hoeing in afternoon. Sultry day. looking like rain, showery after tea. Heavy rain this night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 10 (222 - 143)</span></h2> <p>Brock choring in forenoon. Da took over pig to Beet Towriss's. Hoeing roots in afternoon. Fine warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 11 (223 - 142) 1910</span></h2> <p>Hoeing roots all day. Mother to town in afternoon. Brock up to Harry's and Roy's after tea but no one home got Chummie from Wilmot's. Ms Fielding here. Fine warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12 (224 - 141)</span></h2> <p>Brock choring and hoeing roots in morning. Da over to Bert Townie's for pig. Hoeing in afternoon. Da took two pigs up to Walton's after tea. Brock to town for Clara's letter. I up to Mary's after tea. Lovely fine day but warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 13 (225 - 140)</span></h2> <p>Harry &amp; Roy here bef helping cut the alsike. Got it cut and drew in. Had to get Mr. Morrison's pea harvester. Very hot sultry day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY, 14 (226 - 139) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Ma and Da went over to Art Booths about eleven. Home at five. Brock up to see Fatheringham about the colt. Jersey calved on other place so went back and brought her up to orchard. Looking very like rain. Cloudy at times. Very sultry &amp; hot. Thunder &amp; lightning after team but no rain</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 15 (227 - 138)</span></h2> <p>Da took old Dick and went down to help Jack with his barley. Dr Cassidy out to set Mrs Walker's leg, she broke it Friday. M down in forenoon and again in evening. Brock to town in morning. Then pulling weeds in currant bushes after dinner. Threatened rain all day. Very black, thundry &amp; close. Da home about four, a little shower after that. opened Ginger's hip this morning</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16 (228 - 137)</span></h2> <p>Da scuffling roots in forenoon. Brock pulling wees in potatoes. Took Carrie down in cart in afternoon to get her shod. Da took Dick and went down to Jack's after dinner. Cutting &amp; shocking up. Up to Walton's after supper for pigs. Took Pady &amp; the cart. Sultry close day. Very threatening all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 17 (229 - 136) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Jack brought up Lottie for third horse. Cut the barley on other place and shocked it. Very hot day. Thunder storm through the night and quite a heavy rain. Ma down to see Old Mrs. Walker. I up to Mary's after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 18 (230 - 135)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock cleaned up barn floor in morning. Brock took Ma to town in afternoon. Da down with load of chop. I down to Walker's &amp; McEwings in eveing Dull &amp; misty in morning but fine &amp; warmer towards evening. Mr. Burrows fell down steps and brock a rib or two.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19 (231 - 134)</span></h2> <p>Jack up with Lottie and cut the wheat. Got through about four o'clock. Then started the oats back on sideroad. Brock &amp; Da shocking up. Mr Brelay, Della Stinson &amp; her sister here for tea. Came after we had got started. Bock and I down town at night. Nice fine day with breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY, 20 (232 - 133) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Cutting oats back on sideroad. Jack had to go for is binder in morning. Ours wouldn't work. Da and Brock shocking. Striker out and hung screen door in forenoon. Brock &amp; Ma down to town to-night. Staying with Grandma. Da up to Wm Moore's with Carrie. Lovely warm day. Quite a little frost last night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21 (233 - 132)</span></h2> <p>Harry came down in morning stayed for dinner. Brock went for Ma after tea, Da down to Jack's. Lovely day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 22 (234 - 131)</span></h2> <p>Heavy storm early this morning. Da and Brock choring. Jack up and cutting oats next line fence in afternoon. Mr Henderson here for oats and stayed for tea. Got 50 bu. Brock up to Woodisee's after supper for Da's crutches. Mr. Henderson took them to Norm Floth. Brightened a little but still looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 23 (235 - 130) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Jack here this morning finished cutting oats on sideroad at noon. Then went down after dinner to cut some at Jack's but came on rain home about three. Da and I down to towen in evening and met Marie. Brock at Will Powells flaxbee. Very dull with shower in afternoon. Bock at Chas Walkers threshing in forenoon. Helping Harry shock up until rain came one. Threshed load of wheat for us at Walkers 6 1/2 bags.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24 (236 - 129)</span></h2> <p>Da choring Brock to town to get Hughie Hughs to come out and fix binder. Here for dinner and got it fixed. Da cutting in corner field in afternoon. Brock to Ikes thresking in aft also cut raked alfafa and they put it up after tea. Da mowed it in morning. Quite warm &amp; threatening rain. Marie here.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 25 (237 - 128)</span></h2> <p>Da cutting in the corner field at sideroad down bad. Chester here with builder &amp; team. Cutting at 14 ac on other place. Brock back shocking up. Watt helped Da show for while in forenoon and again after dinner. Little shower at noon. Da stopped about five and went back to Chester. Came on rain about six. Very heavy and strong wind. Raining all evening. Very close through the day. Marie here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY, 26 (238 - 127) 1910</span></h2> <p>Chester here cutting in morning. Finished 14 ac about 12.30. Da and Brock shocking. Chester and Watt with his team cutting in corner field. Brock &amp; Da shocking. I walked to town in afternoon. Ma down to see Mrs. Walker after supper. Ales McLeman here about noon for Marie. Cool with little breeze. Cleared up nicely after rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27 (239 - 126)</span></h2> <p>Chester here all day helping draw in. Cleared the corner field of oats. Mr Walker came down with team in afternoon and finished cutting it about hour and half. Da Brock &amp; Ma to town at night for Miss Duncan and Annie. Put up patch of clover behind driving house after tea. Fine day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 28 (240 - 125)</span></h2> <p>Brock, Miss Duncan and Ma over to cemetry in morning. Bob Gass and Maggie here in after noon and for tea. Bock and I took the girls to town after tea. Nice day but warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 29 (241 - 124) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock and Da drew in barley on other place. Finished by six then went for one load of red alfafa clover after supper. Wm Moore called with thistle seed. Misty in morning but turned out a lovely day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30 (242 - 123)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing in oats from back on sideroad all day. Brock drove me down to a euchre party at Miss Duncans. Came home with Mr &amp; Mrs McQooae. Fine day but sultry. rain through the night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 31 (243 - 122)</span></h2> <p>Choring and working round in forenoon leveled mows and fixed gaps put away the binder, got up one load of oats from back at sideroad before supper and one after. Brock up to Walkers to see about getting Chester. Quite dull in morning with little shower but cleared up in afternoon. Heard Mrs Jim McDonald was dead.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 1 (244 - 121) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock brought up last two loads from back at line fence and choring in forenoon. Mr Adam Floth helping in afternoon. Drew in 3 loads from 14 ac. on other place. Brock up to Walkers after supper for a calf. Fine day but dull at times, heavy dew.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2 (245 - 120)</span></h2> <p>Chester here helping all day. Finished drawing in the 14 acres and got one load of wheat. I walked to town this morning Lovely day, rather cool with little breeze</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3 (246 - 119)</span></h2> <p>Mr. Walker and Chester here with team also Watt. Drew in wheat in forenoon. Came on heavy shower after dinner. Da choring all afternoon. Brock and Ma to town. Fine but close morning, looking like rain dull in afternoon and showery. Gave Chester $5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY, 4 (247 - 118) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Ma and Da down to Jack Ritches for dinner and tea. Brock up to Uncle Richie for while in afternoon. Rather cool, bright and cloudy and spells</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">LABOR DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 5 (248 - 117)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and doing odd jobs. Cleaned pens in forenoon and horsestable, then brought over sheep and lambs and divided them, fixing fence in afternoon. Very heavy rain in morning, very dull and close all day with an occasional sprikle.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6 (249 - 116)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring, took pigs back to other place and fixed fence. Brock down with chop in afternoon but did not get it home with him, got Carrie shod and a bbl of salt. Da pulling weeds in strawberries. Dull and damp in morning but clearing up in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY, 7 (250- 115) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da choring and pulling weeds in strawberry patch in morning. Brock went down for chop with team. Da pulling weeds in little orchard on other place in afternoon, Brock took a load of cheese to Moorefield. Brock and I down town in evening. Fine cool day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 8 (251 - 114)</span></h2> <p>Da cut the few oats in strawberry patch, then Brock cut Alfafa on other place and Da digging potatoes in little orchard. After dinner Brock raked the hay and they got in put up. Ma down to see Mrs Walker after tea. Bright warm day. Clouded up about four and we had a little shower at six. Quite a bit of lightening at night and high wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9 (252 - 113)</span></h2> <p>Brock cut red clover this morning also law and took pea harvesters to Roy's. Da tie up trees in little orchard. Brock raked clover after dinner and they put it up. Da finished it after tea. Ma walked to town this afternoon. Brock went for her after tea and brought Grandma out. Fine cool day, windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY, 10 (253 - 112 1910)</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da at Issac Hilborn's threshing all day. Brock done chores, raked oat stubble in corner field and drew in after dinne one load. Ma and Grandma down to see Mrs Walker after tea. Brock drove me down to town. Stayed at J. Henderson's over Sunday. Chas Walker came down and went to town with Da. Lovely bright day but a little cold. Heavy frost last night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11 (254 - 111)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Brock brought Grandma home and got me. Nice day and bright. Brock up to Roy's in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 12 (255 - 110)</span></h2> <p>Brock at Issac Hilborn's threshing until noon. Watt and Roy helped Da draw in the Alfafa &amp; red clovers in forenoon. Harry down after dinner with his team and pulled peas and Da drawing them in. Got about half pulled &amp; in. Brock got pea harvester from J Hilborn. Fine day, but cloudy at times and looking like rain. Very misty at night. Mr Burrows {Sentence left unfinished}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY, 13 (256 - 109) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da took load of Alfafa down to D. Henderson home by noon. Brock choring. Harry and Roy came down before dinner. Working at peas. Watt helping draw in in afternoon. Harry went home when he finished pulling about 3. Brock took pea harvester back to Hillborns before supper. Lovely day and quite warm but cool at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14 (257 - 108)</span></h2> <p>Da started to cut corn this morning. Cutting all day. Brock choring around, feeling quite miserable all day. Ma and I to Drayton in afternoon. I stayed all night with Grandma. Nellie and Lily up. Lovely day and quite warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THUSDAY, 15 (258 - 107)</span></h2> <p>Da cutting corn all day. Brock drew in the few oats in strawberry patch. After dinner drew up a couple of loads of wood and brough in a load of corn, feeling better. Bob Corbett here for supper. Brock and I down to a dance in the hall. I walked out this morning. Lovely sunny warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 16 (259 - 106) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da went out and started Brock to plough back at line fence. He cutting corn rest of day and Brock ploughing. Mr Wm Garneau called this morning to see Da for a little while. Beautiful day, very warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17 (260 - 105)</span></h2> <p>Da cutting corn all day. Brock ploughing. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day and warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 18 (261 - 104)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to church this morning. Da over to Tom Millers after dinner got home about 8.30. Dull and cold all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY, 19 (262 - 103) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da cutting corn all day. Brock ploughing back at line fence. I walked to town in afternoon. Lovely day but warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (263 - 102)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock taking up potatoes all day. Ma to town in afternoon. Eleven from Drayton out here at night for corn feed. Mr &amp; Mrs Henderson, Madge, Annie, Helen, Miss Duncan, J Cunningham, Mike, Cyril, Mr. Griffen, and Mr Barneyoat. Nice day but little dull and cold in afternoon. Lovely night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21 (264 - 101)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock finished potatoes and brought in a load of corn. I to town in afternoon. Brock took Ma to train this morning. She gone to Guelph for few days. Lovely cool day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 22 (265 - 100) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring and filling woodhouse. Da over to Wilmont's in evening for a little pig. Gave $5 xx/100 for it. Lovely bright day. Heavy frost last night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23 (266 - 99)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock finished filling woodhouse about four. Drew in a load of corn, then harrowed potatoe patch and picked up the potatoes. Brock and I down to meet Ma, she came home from Guelph. Dull day but warm, looking like rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24 (267 - 98)</span></h2> <p>Choring and cleaning pens. Da went to Montgomery's for our two pigs that got over there. Brock to town in afternoon with a couple of bags of chop. Da ploughing in 14 ac. on other place. Brock took me to town at night, staying with Helen. Dull cold misty day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY, 25 (268 - 97) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock up at Wm Lowry's in afternoon, Mr. Craig here. Brock came down after tea to Robertsons. Dull cold day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26 (269 - 96)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and drawing out manure all day on corner field. Ma down to see Mrs. Walker after tea and Brock at party at McKee's. Very dull and misty day. Cecil brough invitations to McKee's party in morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27 (270 - 95)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and drawing out manure on other place. Da down to town in evening. Very heavy rain in morning but clearing up after dinner and a little cooler.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY, 28 (271 - 94) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da ploughing back by line fence all day. Brock picked apples in morning, after dinner cleaned horsestables and cut a load of corn. Cool day but clearing up nicely</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29 (272 - 93)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing all day. Brock drove Ma &amp; I down town in morning. She stayed at Grandma's all day. Up to Raymonds to see about duck but could not get one. Up to Joe Bells in afternoon for our duck and got a drake. Down for Ma at night. Lovely bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30 (273 - 92)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing all day near line fence. Brock to town in morning with a few bags chop in buggy. Took down some more after dinner and brought other home. Then up to Workmans for a duck. Took me to Miss Cunningham's after tea. Tom Woodissee called to get Brock to help them to-morrow. Lovely day but looking like rain to-wards night. Little thunder and lightening but not much rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 1 (274 - 91) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock helping Woodissee's fill their silo, Da drew three loads of coal from station, and one load down town for Mr Floth. I walked out this morning. Nice morning but turned very windy and cold to-wards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2 (275 - 90)</span></h2> <p>Home in forenoon. Da up to Roy's in afternoon and Brock at McDonals to tell them about the coal. Fine day but a little dull at night and a few drops of rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 3 (276 - 89)</span></h2> <p>Da drew three two load of coal home and some more down town for Mr. Floth. Brock and Woodissee's in forenoon. Came home after dinner, topping a few turnips in afternoon. Roy here at night. Fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY, 4 (277 - 88) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring. Watt brought over a couple of pig troughs in afternoon. Raining all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5 (278 - 87)</span></h2> <p>Brock choring in forenoon, Da ploughing back at line fence all day. We three down to Drayton show in afternoon. I stayed for concert. Dull and close day, came on rain about 5.30 Rainy night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 6 (279 - 86)</span></h2> <p>Brock came down to Grandma's for me this morning, Da and he choring round rest of day and cleaning pens. Raining all day. Will Walker called off 14th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY, 7 (280 - 85) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da ploughing all day, Brock choring and over to Ike's in forenoon. Roy in for some grain for chop. Brock choring in afternoon. Mr &amp; Mrs Henry Perkin here fore tea &amp; to spend evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8 (281 - 84)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing all day, Ike McIssac clipped Paddy in forenoon. Brock to town in afternoon with a couple of bags of chop. He and I down at night. Fine day but little cloudy to-wards evening and a few drops of rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 9 (282 - 83)</span></h2> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs Chas Thompson from Elora here for dinner and tea. Da &amp; Mr Thompson up to Woodisee's in afternoon. Rather a dull cool day looking like rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 10 (283 - 82) 1910</span></h2> <p>{Handwriting questionable, looks like Olive's} Da ploughing all day finished 16 acres on the other side of turnips. Brock up to Rays threshing from ten oclock I took Olive down to train 4.36 to go to Elora for two weeks We drove Paddy beautiful day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11 (284 - 81)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing all day till 6'oclock. Then went to Marrisons threshing Brock up at Roys threshing till 5'oclock very beautiful day John Richs sale. I went to see old Mrs Walker Eve. She was out in the kitchen for the first time in 8 weeks.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12 (285 - 80)</span></h2> <p>Da at Morrisons threshing till four Brock ploughing fore. Brock &amp; I at Moorefield to show to see Y. Longboat run 10 mils Bright but cold north wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October THUSDAY, 13 (286 - 79) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Robt ploughing all day Brock out Harrys threshing all day fine bright weather</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14 (287 - 78)</span></h2> <p>Robt ploughing all day Brock at {Massers?} threshing all day beautiful day Robt gone to Teviotdale at night for a calf. got two new show on Paddy</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15 (288 - 77)</span></h2> <p>Robt ploughing all day Brock at J. Walkers threshing all day I at Drayton afternoon beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY, 16 (289 - 76) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} All at home Brock &amp; I up to E. Church Harvest-home services beautiful day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17 (290 - 75)</span></h2> <p>Robt ploughing fore &amp; Brock at Wilmots threshing. Then in aft started to take up Mangols took up four loads terrible warm weather</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18 (291 - 74)</span></h2> <p>Brock took chop to town &amp; sent Honey to Jim. Robt ploughing little Breeze some cooler working at Mangols aft. finsihed Had 8 loads of little orchid</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY, 19 (292 - 73) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Brock down to town with chop fore Robt ploughing beautiful day Robt ploughing aft &amp; drawing in corn. Uncle Jim &amp; Grandma here for tea Sarah Ridley &amp; children here for tea</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20 (293 - 72)</span></h2> <p>Robt finished ploughing pea ground and started to cut the standing corn Brock helping. I went to town &amp; Mother came out with me. Got the crutches for Mrs Walker &amp; took them in Miggling &amp; cold &amp; dull.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21 (294 - 71)</span></h2> <p>Robt &amp; Brock finished the corn forenoon Robt ploughing little patch on other place. aft. Brock cleaning pens and choring aft cool &amp; not much sunshine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 22 (295 - 70) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Robt ploughing all day Miggling &amp; raining most of the day Brock down town fore for {cole?} oil. got a little pig at J Helbornes D Burrows brought the mail Claras letter &amp; {O-Card?}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23 (296 - 69)</span></h2> <p>All at home all day very dull &amp; quite cool</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 24 (297 - 68)</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Started to take up turnips. Topping and drawing all day. Ma took Grandma home in afternoon. Brock came for me at night. Came from Elora. Rather fine but quite a shower through night. 7 loads</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY, 25 (298 - 67) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Topping and drawing turnips all day. Alwyn here for dinner. Bright and dull at times. 6 loads</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (299 - 66)</span></h2> <p>Topping and drew in 6 loads. Brock took down thirty chickens to Irvine before supper. 11 cents {cents symbol used in place of "cents"} per lb. $13.20 Rather dull started to miggle about five. Wet night. Bill Woods called with taxes $74.80 Heavy thunder and lightening and hail through night. Mrs Thompson to see about buying white hens.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 27 (300 - 65)</span></h2> <p>Da topping turnips all day. Brock choring in forenoon, then took down a couple of bags of chop in buggy after dinner. Very dull dirty day. raining off and on.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY, 28 (301 - 64) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring and putting in the hens. Da out and ploughed some in corner field before dinner. Ploughing in afternoon Brock to town with a couple bags of chop. Very dirty day. Heavy flurries of soft snow off and on all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29 (302 - 63)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and fixing stable. Brought over the young cattle from other place. Da finished this corner field alll but a little strip of corn ground in afternoon. Brock choring and up to Walkers for some sand for hens. Dull and cold, Snow at times. Froze quite hard at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 30 (303 - 62)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I left about 9.01 for Mable's Got there 10.30. Home by eight. Da up to Chas Walkers for a while in afternoon. Rather cold windy day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 31 (304 - 61) 1910</span></h2> <p>Da topping and pulling turnips. Brock drew in nine loads. Ma helped unload. Lovely day, Sunny &amp; warm. I down to Drayton methodist hot supper with Roy THanksgiving Day. Perry McEwing up to see us for a while in forenoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November ALL SAINTS DAY (Quebec) TUESDAY, 1 (305 - 60)</span></h2> <p>Da topping and pulling turnips. Chester here helping. Drew in eleven loads. Sarah Hilborn over for a couple of pounds of butter. Fine day but looking a little like rain. Jimmie Ritch called in afternoon. Alwats here in eveing. Chester down for some oats after supper.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 2 (306 - 59)</span></h2> <p>Brock choring in forenoon and brought pigs from other place. Da topping turnips. Chester here with team helping in afternoon Got in nine loads. Chester took two of them home. Ma to town in afternoon. Rain and very high wind through night, but cleared off fine. Little rain wind all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 3 (307 - 58) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock at McEwings threshing. Da finished topping and harrowed out greystones. Got one load before dinner. Roy and Watt each drew home three loads turnips. Da got one more load after dinner then Ma &amp; he over and got carrots and beets in little orchard. Alwyn here in afternoon. Fine day and bright but a little cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4 (308 - 57)</span></h2> <p>Da and Watt butchering in forenoon. Da at McEwings in afternoon. Brock at threshing in forenoon and after dinner choring and putting in carrots. Alwyn here in evening. Lovely bright day but cool wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 5 (309 - 56)</span></h2> <p>Da down at McEwings finished about half past nine. Then home and cut up pig. At Chas Walkers threshing in afternoon. Brock choring, brought in load of corn and took a couple of bags chop to town. I walked down in afternoon. Brock took Ma down to Grandma's after tea. Fine day but little dull. Started to snow about six, but very soft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY, 6 (310 - 55) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Quite a heavy fall of snow early this morning. Cleared off and was quite bright but started to snow again about five. Brock down for Ma before milking.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 7 (311 - 54)</span></h2> <p>Brock at Burrows threshing. Finished to-night Da started to plough the big fourteen acre field on other place below windmill. Mr Wm Clarke called after tea. Da and he over to Watt's to see about selling him a seperator. Cold and snowing at times. Uncle John came for his heifer this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8 (312 - 53)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing in fourteen acres on other place all day. Brock choring and took down a couple of bags of chops. Ma took me down as far as station before dinner I walked home in evening. Getting my teeth fixed. Rather cold and showy snowy at times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY, 9 (313 - 52) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da ploughing on other place in forenoon. Brock choring all day and drew in a load of corn in afternoon. Da at Hambly's sale on tenth in afternoon Bought 8 calves $127. xx/100. Rather fine in morning but mild. Quite a heavy shower in afternoon. East wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 10 (314 - 51)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring round all day and tying up the calves Da got at sale. A very wet day. Started to rain in night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11 (315 - 50)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing on other place. Ma to town in morning. Brock over to Wm Lowray's for a pig in afternoon. Gave $4 for it. Bright at times in morning but snowy. Strom afternoon and drifting. Local option meeting in town to-night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY, 12 (316 - 49) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da down to Wards first thing this morning to see about getting threshers, choring and got in two loads of corn. Cleaned up wheat and some chop in afternoon. Fine day. Snowed a little in morning but turned milder and quite bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 13 (317 - 48)</span></h2> <p>Brock up to Uncle {Richies?} (Roy's place) in afternoon. Rest of us home all day. Snowing in morning, windy and rather cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 14 (318 - 47)</span></h2> <p>Brock choring in morning and Da down with wheat and chop to town, home about 2 o'clock. Brock at Craig's threshing in afternoon and asking hands for ours to-morrow afternoon. I walked to town in afternoon to get tooth fixed. Mild day but rather dull. Brought 2 cup flour.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY, 15 (319 - 46) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock at Craig's threshing in forenoon. Harry came down in morning and helped Da get barn ready for machine. Came over right after after dinner and threshed this afternoon. (Stickney's {gasolene?} outfit) Sarah helped up at tea time. Fine day but not very bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16 (320 - 45)</span></h2> <p>Threshing this forenoon but afterdinner something went wrong with the seperator and they worked at it all afternoon. Men went home about four o'clock. Threshers to town at night. Rather dull, with cool wind and a little snow in afternoon. Lovely moonlight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 17 (321 - 44)</span></h2> <p>Threshing in morning but had trouble with separator. Got it fixed about ten. Brock went for Tom Walker to fix it but he couldn't come. Finsihed about two o'clock. Ross helped Da take engine to Waters. Brock choring. Sarah helped with dinner. Threshing was $16. Dull mild day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY, 18 (322 - 43) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da ploughing on other place. Brock choring. Drew in load of corn after dinner.Brock up to factory in afternoon for a can of buttermilk. Ma and I to town in forenoon. Cold south westerly wind, fall of snow in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19 (323 - 42)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing on other place all day. Brock choring in forenoon and took up dahlia roots in afternoon. He and I down town at night. Mild day but dull.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 20 (324 - 41)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to church in morning. Home rest of day. Dull and rather cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY, 21 (325 - 40) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock at Ike McIssac's threshing. Da ploughing and done chores. Fine in morning but got very dull and foggy. Soft snow at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22 (326 - 39)</span></h2> <p>Brock home from Ike's about eleven. Da ploughing all day. I walked to town in morning and home after dinner. Chas Walker here the afternoon and for tea. Lovely morning (hoar frost) thawing and much duller in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 23 (327 - 38)</span></h2> <p>Brock choring in forenoon and down with chop after dinner. Up to dentist with aching tooth. Da ploughing on other place. Dull but real cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 24 (328 - 37) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da finished ploughing 14 ac on other place about 4 pm there drew in load of corn. Brock choring. Ma to town in afternoon. Mild but roads very muddy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25 (329 - 36)</span></h2> <p>Da started to plough for roots behind poplars. Brock choring in forenoon &amp; up for buttermilk to factory in aft. but did not get any. I walked to town. Bertha Thellie McEwing here in evening Dull day and dirty, Colder with frost and a little snow at night. Cleaned pipes and stone.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26 (330 - 35)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing for turninps behind poplars Brock choring in forenoon to town in afternoon with chop and see about his tooth. Dull cold wind. {In Clara's handwriting} {Dallies?} baby born 9.15 p.m. Lilian Rae Benson.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY, 27 (331 - 34) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Home all day. Strong east wind all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 28 (332 - 33)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and drew in three loads of corn. Orm Henry here in morning for a load of hay. Cleaned hen house and pens after dinner. Sleeting nearly all day. Raw and cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 29 (333 - 32)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing behind poplars all day. Brock choring in forenoon and to town in afternoon with chop. Harry brought it home and stayed for supper. Fine soft snow falling off &amp; on all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY, 30 (334 - 31) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da ploughing all day. Brock choring and down to McEwings in afternoon. Ross and he trading hens. Ross got a pup. Henry Hazeltine here for dinner. Bright but rather soft. Sleighs out to-day for first.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 1 (335 - 30)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing all day. Brock choring Ma and I to town in afternoon. Cold north wind with a little snow.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2 (336 - 29)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing all day but pretty stiff Brock choring and up to factory for can of butter milk in afternoon. Cold &amp; rather frosty with a little snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 3 (337 - 28) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da ploughing. Finished behind poplars abour four o'clock. Brock choring and to town with chop in afternoon. Fine day but freezing considerable.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4 (338 - 27)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I over to Dick Lowes for dinner and tea. Lovely bright day but frosty real sharp at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 5 (339 - 26)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in morning and brought in bees. Brock to town in afternoon with two bags chop. Da up to Jogn Crocker's sale with Silas Armstrong. Fine day but very sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY, 6 (340 - 25) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da choring and making box to hold corn in afternoon. I up to Mary's at night. Rode home with Harry. Me Bert Germmerson he was drunk. Da &amp; Harry took him in to Jack Walkers. Fine but sharp Brock went to Fat Stock show this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (341 - 24)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in forenoon &amp; drawing in corn in afternoon. Ma to town. Herman West here in morning to but Paddy. East wind and fine sifting snow all day. Cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CONCEPTION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 8 (342 - 23)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Brock came home from Guelph at noon. Walked out. Mary Minnie &amp; Della Stinson here for tea and Cecil in evening. Terrible stormy day. Moderated towards night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 9 (343 - 22) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring in morning. Da to town in afternoon with load of chop. Brock and Ma up to Roy's in afternoon to see Harry. Had his finger cut in pulper. Lovely bright day but frosty.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (344 - 21)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in morning. Da cleaning pens in afternoon and Brock up to pay taxes and get some buttermilk. Fine day but cold, east wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11 (345 - 20)</span></h2> <p>Brock &amp; I up to Shepards girls funeral in afternoon. Went on to Drayton had tea &amp; went to church with Miss Duncan. Fine day with a little snow falling.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY, 12 (346 - 19) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring in forenoon &amp; Brock up to McKee's for gobler 18 lbs @ 18 cents {cents symbol used in place of word "cents"}. Adam &amp; Geo Hath called in morning wanting 2 geese. Drawing in corn in afternoon. Lovely bright day but real sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (347 - 18)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Da took down some chop and eight bags grain in morning. Down with load of grain after dinner. I walked to town in morning and home in afternoon. Rather fine in morning but got colder with a high wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14 (348- 17)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and cleaning grain. Jack Brooks here in morning. Da took town pig to Jack Brooks after dinner, then came home and took load of grain. I up to Walkers for tea, Brock came up after. Bright but very high wind and drifting. Pig wighted 490 lbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 15 (349 - 16) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring and cleaned up load of grains. Da took it out in afternoon. Real cold day, stormy and drifting.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (350 - 15)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in morning and cleaning up grain. Da took down a load afternoon dinner. Brock drove Ma to town in afternoon. Fine bright day but cold. Old Mr. Kidney buried.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17 (351 - 14)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores &amp; cleaned up more grain. Da took down a load in afternoon, Brock up to factory for buttermilk but didn't get any. Fine day but looking like a thaw, rather cold wind. Got 1 cup of Purity flour about this time. $2.75.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY, 18 (352 - 13) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} At home all day. dull day and misty looking like a thaw.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19 (353 - 12)</span></h2> <p>Brock done chores. Da helped pick the geese. Steamed them, picked twenty four started at 9.20 and through by seven. 1 lustry but heavy fall of snow towards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (354 - 11)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and drew in corn in morning. Da choring and sifted ashes in afternoon. Brock and I took down the 18 geese to Neackers after dinner got $29.25. Fine day but cold. Got Clara's trunk.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY, 21 (355 - 10) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring and morning and cleaned up load of grain. Da took it down after dinner and Brock went with parcels to Iwines and took Ad. Floth's geese and paid him for coal. Fine day but real cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22 (356 - 9)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and cleaned all the pens and stables. Lovely day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRADAY, 23 (357 - 8)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon. Brock took Ma to town after dinner Da up to factory for buttermilk and a can of sand from Walkers. Very stormy day from east Alwyn here in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 24 (358 - 7) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock done chores and cleaned up chop. Brock met Clara at noon. She came from Cupan. Da took down chop in afternoon. Stormy at times. {In Clara's handwriting} Essie Porter married to Ben Burland at 3 p.m. to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CHRISTMAS DAY (Dominion) SUNDAY, 25 (359 - 6)</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock went for Grandma in morning she here for dinner and tea, Brock and Ma took her home in evening. A lovely bright day but cold at night and stormy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26 (360 - 5)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and drew in some corn, after dinner drawing in turnips from box stall. dull and got quite windy about four.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY, 27 (361 - 4) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Clara's handwriting} Father and Brock choring in forenoon. drew in some corn in afternoon. Olive, Brock and I went to town in afternoon. Very nice day, not bright, but not too cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28 (362 - 3)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and went up to school meeting. Choring in afternoon. Jack and Annie Craig come here about five and stayed for tea. Ten years since Jack went away. Quite mild day, not bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29 (363 - 2)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring. I went to town in forenoon and brought out {Qailer?} Robertson and Miss M. Park-Wilson. took them home about five. Very disagreeable day. Soft snow falling all day. dull. men drawing manure in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 30 (364 - 1) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Clara's handwriting} Father and Brock choring and dad took round school notices in forenoon. Olive and Brock met at night train and got Mrs. Clarke from Keewatin, Sarah Burrows over here in evening. Quite a cold evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 31 (365)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock drawing in corn in afternoon and choring in forenoon. Mrs. Clarke, Olive and I down town in afternoon. Very nice day. Quite bright. Harry came down after tea and We had cards oysters. We sat the old year out and the new one in.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{BLANK HEADER}</span></h2> <p>{blank entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM.</span></h2> <p>{Handwriting questionable, Brock's?} Should you want any more picures of this house the number &amp; address is 2033 Carted &amp; Issac Galt. Ont.</p> <p>{In Clara's handwriting} Paid to Miss Mary Duncan the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for Mr Jas Duncan on May 14th 1910.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{BLANK HEADER}</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Aug 11. Got bag of flour 3.45 cash.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{BLANK HEADER}</span></h2> <p>{Blank entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January 11, 1910. A load out from town for oysters.</p> <p>Mrs. Jon Hendersons, Norm. Flath Miss Duncan, Miss Lee White. Maud and Beekie Pollock. Madge Smith, Ethel Kirkpatrick Mike O' Hara, Milt Hambly Bob. Kirkpatrick Hod Hilbarn. Mrs. Patterson, Annie Fox</p> <p>Jan 12, Invited to Madge Smith's skating party.</p> <p>January. 13, 1910. Hing and I are to a party at Annie Fox's Had a most enjoyable time. Progressive {Euchre?}. Mrs. &amp; Mrs. Yeo. Fox, Annie, Mrs. &amp; Mrs. J.H. Hendersons, Miss Duncan """ Wick Henderson """ John {Lung?} &amp; Edith {Lung?}. Mrs. W. G. Robertson O Mrs. Jim Robertson, Mike Milt, John {Mcnabb?}. Hod Hilborn, Dr.Giffen. Mr. + Mrs. McIsaac Will {Quinn?} Ethel Kirkpatrick, Aline and I Jessie Cunningham, Alice Robertson.</p> <p>Jan. 21st 1910. I went to a surprise party at R. R. Hawbleys for miet. He going to North Bay to entres a bank. Those present mrs and mrs aJ. Heudersons, Annie Jose, Jessie Cunningham, Hod Hilbarn, Madge Smith, Milt, Norm Glath, Alice Robertson, John Menab, Mike O'Hara, Beckie + Maud Pollock Dr.Giffen, mrs. &amp; mrs. Hawblyt gone milt a pearl tie-pins Harry Roberto</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cebec93d6b3f2e4ddd616544ec17d251.pdf a2a9d654bf3ae9e4c468e4d554b329c7 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d318599313020b897cffecc89e743021.pdf dabea936b150945bb53d5f14c73e4dbb https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/596b9e9f17121a4fc4f588517f91288a.pdf e6bd7463b2aca6956a0c46b4d23531a6 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 Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 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 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1909 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{title inside red box} - Daily Journal 1909</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Large letters} Calender 1909-10</p> <p>1909</p> <p>{Underneath}</p> <p>1910</p> <p></p> <p>{Large letters} Paper made, and bound in Canada</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Floaral border surrounding page}</p> <p>{Top right corner on top of border} Clara Philp</p> <p>{Drawing of maple leaf}</p> <p>{Large letters}</p> <p>Daily journal for 1909</p> <p>{Tiny snowflake drawing}</p> <p>Toronto:</p> <p>Published by</p> <p>The Brown Brothers, limited</p> <p>Manufacturing Stationers</p> <p>51 and 53 Wellington Street West</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Diarst used large letters} Daily Journal 1909</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memorandum from 1908</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM FROM 1908</span></h2> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY New Year's Day (Dominion FRIDAY 1 (1-364) 1909</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores. Fixing lid on trough in shed. Olive, Brock and I down to Ministrel Concert in town. Very stormy all day, cold. cleared at night. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2 (2-363)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and sifted coal ashes. Cleaned clock in afternoon. Uncle Rich'd here forenoon. Fine day. inclined to be mild. Mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SUNDAY 3 (3-362) 1909</span></h2> <p>Brock went down for mother in forenoon. Sarah Burrows over here in evening. dull, but quite mild. slight mist at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 4 (4-361)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores. then Jack Walker helped them take the Bull to Draytons. Da and Jack went over to vote in afternoon. We three up to a meeting in the Rectory forming an A. Y. P. A. Brock took mother back to town again. very mild all day. little spatters of rain at night: sleighing bad. McArthur (Lib.) Reeve.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5 (5-360)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores. Da took {grist?} of chop to town in afternoon. Brought home a bbl. sugar, from Guelph. mild forenoon, getting cold towards night. Da went over to see Earl Lowes after tea. He slightly improved. Mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY WEDNESDAY 6 (6-359) 1909</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and cleaned big pens. In afternoon Da went up to Wooddisse's for a year old {Oyshire Beell?}. Brock went to town about five o'clock. very stormy and windy all day. very cold wind at night. Jim Kitley got own gobbler {illegible} Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 7 (7-358)</span></h2> <p>Da choring, cleaned clock and trimming maple trees along road in afternoon. Olive, Brock and I over to see Earl Lowes in afternoon. {Drus?}, Lucy and {Flath?} tapped him. Got 1/2 gal. fluid. Fine day. rather cold. frosty night. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8 (8-357)</span></h2> <p>Father done chores, trimming maple trees in afternoon. We cleaned six small chickens. Mrs.(Elder) Garbutt here in afternoon. rather dull. raw east wind we went for a short snowshoe.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SATURDAY 9 (9-356) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cleaned pens. Finished trimming maple trees in afternoon. Rube Ireleauem here in afternoon. Brock went to town with him. dull, raw east wind. Mother at Grandma's</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 10 (10-355)</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in morning. Mother walked out about one o'clock. Father and Mother over to hear how Earl Lowes is. He feeling better. mild day. little rain in afternoon sleeting at night. Had buggy to church.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 11 (11-354)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock doing chores and drawing out manure. Brock took mother back to town again. Inclined to be stormy all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY TUESDAY 12 (12-353) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done chores and filled up chop. He took it to town and Brock went to Geo Walkers to see bee hives. Olive went to Drayton to stay over night. Bill Barry here for five bags of his potatoes. sleighing better again. Quite a lot of snow fell through night. and this forenoon. Lovely afternoon. Brock got Leghorn Rooster from Bob Sass. Mother at Grandma's {written vertically on left}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY (13-352)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon. Drove {cults?} on lines after dinner, then picking up brush under maple trees. We three up to A. Y. P. A. meeting in evening. very cold east wind blowing. Mother at Grandma's</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 14 (14-351)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring. Brock went to town after dinner with 49 lbs butter for Benson Bros. Father trimmed a couple of maple trees. very foggy at times. not very cold, but wind moved from south to west to night. Mother at Grandma's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY FRIDAY 15 (15-350) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done chores in afternoon went to bush and got out some logs. Mabel down this afternoon. Beautiful day. sharp night. Mother at Grandma's</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16 (16-349)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and took five loads of logs to mill and brought home a load of lumbers. exceedingly cold day very strong east wind foggy. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 17 (17-348)</span></h2> <p>Brock went for Mother in forenoon Father at Edward Green's funeral in afternoon. fine forenoon, but windy and stormy in afternoon. not up to church. cistern pump was frozen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY MONDAY 18 (18-347) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and got a load of saw logs before dinner. Took them to mill afternoon. Buck took mother back to town. Beautiful bright day, quite sharp. Hicks Gimblet brought a R.J.R. rooster from Express Office.</p> <p>TUESDAY 19 (19-346) Father and Brock done the chores and cut saw logs before dinner. Took them to mill in afternoon and brought home a little lumbers. Quite cold east wind, but got milder towards Wemming. , wind moving towards Mr. Carrie left {illegible}. Gone to Cowtrightwest. Mother at grandma's.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 20 (20-345) Father and Brock done the chores and cut some saw-logs. Took them to mill after dinner and brought home some lumber. Brock took down seven dozen eggs for Uncle Willie. Olive walked to town in forenoon, came home with Brock. Up to A.Y.P.A. in evening. Lovely forenoon, rather raw wind in afternoon. Mr. Craig here to buy egs. Mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY THURSDAY 21 (21-344) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cut some logs. Took them to mill in afternoon. Brock sifted ashes in afternoon. Very mild. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>FRIDAY 22 (22-343) Father and Brock done chores and cleaned out all pens. I walked to town in afternoon, very dull, heavy showers at times. mild. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>SATURDAY 23 (23-342) Father and Brock done the chores. Brock up for Harry, then went back forwith him and helped fill up some chop. Harry took some for us. Dad went down to pile out lumber at mill. Staying at Grandpa's all night. Nathaniel Mitchell called this forenoon. Brock at town in afternoon. Heavy rain, early this morning with thunder and lightning. dull and very foggy all day Mother at Grandma's. Very mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY SUNDAY 24 (24-341) 1909</p> <p>Father came home this morning We up to church. Brock went down to Drayton this afternoon. Very dull forenoon, almost misting at noon. cleared off. quite high wind, very bright sunshiny afternoon. Has been a great thaw. snow almost gone every field bare. mild day. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>MONDAY 25 (25-340)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Brock went to town. Father piling rest of lumber and cleaned pens. About four o'clock he went over to see Tom Miller, called in to hear gow Earl Lowes is. Earl much the same. Very windy, quite bright sunshine at times. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>TUESDAY 26 (26-339)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chroes sawing small poles and rails in afternoon. Minnie Walker called in evening for trays and forks. Beautiful moon to-night. Mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY WEDNESDAY 27 (27-338) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and splitting up some wood in yard. We three up to a party at Minnie Walkers. Father walked down to Drayton in afternoon. Very snowy in forenoon. Cleared off at night. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>THURSDAY 28 (28-337)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chroes in forenoon. Brock took me to town in afternoon Father took down a few bags of chop and brought home cutting box from station Father went after tea to stay up with Grandpa Benson. Beautiful bright day. Had an invitation to a party at {Lue} Corbitt's mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>FRIDAY 29 (29-336)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Repotting plants in afternoon Norm. Perkin came out this forenoon for to set up cutting box. Stayed for dinner. Very stormy all day. raw cold east wind. mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY SATURDAY 30 (30-335) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon Went to town in afternoon. Brock drove us up to Rothsay to help get ready for supper Tuesday evening. Very stormy all day, quite cold. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>SUNDAY 31 (31-334)</p> <p>Father went down for mother before dinner. We not up to church exceedingly cold wind, although quite bright.</p> <p>FEBRUARY MONDAY 1 (32-333)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring. Crock took mother back to Drayton this morning. Sifted ashes after dinner. Uncle Rich'd and John Walker, Portage{-la-}Prairie, here in afternoon. Father up to Mr. Morrisons in evening. cold east wind. Cleaned stove-pipes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY TUESDAY 2 (33-332) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring. Ed. English from Kento, man. came here in forenoon and stayed till evening. Olive Brock and I up to Rothsay in afternoon. Helping get ready for oyster supper in church basement. Very starry forenoon, cleared off and was nice day afternoon and evening. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 3 (34-331)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon. Tom Miller came after dinner. He and father working at goose-pen. Went to town in evening. Olive walked down in afternoon. Brock and I up to clean up at church. Took Mabel with us. Very nice day. not very cold. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>THURSDAY 4 (35-330)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and helping Tom build goose-house. Brock took load of chop to town in afternoon. Olive and I went out for a tramp on snow-shoes. Beautiful moon light night. fine day. Thawing. Sam Rennie here to see Tom. Mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY FRIDAY 5 (36-329) 1909</p> <p>Grandpa died about eleven o'clock to-night {above: "slept away."} Father and Brock choring and helping Tom with goose-house. Tom went away about four o'clock to play for dance at Ed. {Luinn's}. Retta Hilborn here to rent old house for their hired man. Father staying up with Grandpa. Very dull day. snow going quickly. a couple showers in afternoon. Very mild. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>SATURDAY 6 (37-328)</p> <p>We. Father and Brock done chores in forenoon sifted ashes in afternoon. Brock, Olive and I down to Grandma's in afternoon. Sarah Burrows over here in evening. Beautiful day. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>SUNDAY 7 (38-327)</p> <p>We three up to church in morning. Father down to Grandma's in afternoon Grace Mason walked out this forenoon. We took her back after tea. Beautiful bright day. Mother at Grandma's Olive 19 years old to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY MONDAY 8 (39-326) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores, At Grandpa Benson's funeral in afternoon. Large funeral. Had short service at house. Cold wind rather stormy forenoon, bright after. Joe Charmbers and Rachel came down for funeral. Stayed here over night. Tom Miller came here and went away again.</p> <p>TUESDAY 9 (40-325)</p> <p>Choring. Brock took Joe and Rachel and little Sarah over to Uncle Sams in afternoon. Very stormy and very cold east wind. Mother at Grandma's Dick Chambers married to Miss Smith {Leamington}</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 10 (41-324)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring: Tom Miller came along in forenoon. Working at goose-house. Tom went home at night to play for dance at Harvey's. Jack Brooks here for dinner. Very stormy day. High wind. Storming all night. Mother at Grandma's. Fierce blizzard just at noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Thursday 11 (42-323) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and fixed a flail in afternoon. Very stormy all day. Lot of snow falling. Heavy wind pretty sharp. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>Friday 12 (43-322)</p> <p>Father choring and sifting ashes. Tom came after dinner working at goose house. Olive and Brock went to town in forenoon. Harry Philip took a grist of chop down for us. Brock went with him. Olive walked home. Father walked to lodge (a.o.u.w) Beautiful day. quite mild. Mother at Grandma's</p> <p>Saturday 14 (44-321)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring. Tom Miller and father working at goose-house. Brock went up to Milk letting with Jack Walker. I went to town for mother in afternoon. Beautiful day. little sharp. Father 53 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Sunday 14 (45-320) 1909</p> <p>St.Valentine's Day. All home all day. very stormy all day. cold east storms.</p> <p>Monday 15 (46-319)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores, then father went to {illegible} Cowan's funeral. Buried from noon train to Derryadd. Brock took mother back to town. Tom Miller came after dinner, working at bee hives, dull day. cold north east wind.</p> <p>Tuesday 24 (47-318)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and helping Tom make bee hives. very storm afternoon. Lot of snow fell today. cutters running again. very cold wind this morning. warmer towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Wednesday 17 (48-317) 1909 Will Powell and Alma Wilson married</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon Father went for a jag of lumber to mill We started to Mrs. Swarbrick funeral, but found it had been postponed. Up to A.Y P.A evening, John at the hiues till noon, then went to Dave Johnson's sale. Fine forenoon, stormy in afternoon, cleared at night, little milder.</p> <p>Thursday 18 (49-316)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon. Brock went to town in afternoon. Father and John working at goosehouse in afternoon. Father fine, little drowsy at times in afternoon.</p> <p>Friday 19 (50-315)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores then drew the goose house out of the farm. Brock went for Mother in afternoon. John went over to Mr. Smith's this forenoon very nasty day, quite a little rain. It rained colder through night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Saturday 20 (51-314) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores in forenoon. We three up to Mrs. Swarbrick's funeral in afternoon. I snowed - shoed to Drayton in evening. Had a delightful skate</p> <p>not very bright day. Mary Brown of Chesterwald Alta called for a couple of hours this forenoon.</p> <p>Sunday 21 (52-313)</p> <p>Annie Joe and I snow-shoed out from Drayton this forenoon, went part way back with her. Brock up to see Wallac Walker. Beautiful day.</p> <p><br /> Monday 22 (53-312)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and drawing out manure. Olive and I snow-shoed to town this evening, and came out with Mr. Smith, Ella Mihm, Lila Doyle and Mr. Davis. John and Mrs. Henderson brought out the sleigh. Jack Allen here in evening. Beautiful, bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Tuesday 23 (54-311) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and drawing manure. Willie Page here for dinner and a few hours in afternoon. We three went to a Carnival on the rink at night. misty all day, heavy shower at noon and rained heavily through the night. mild.</p> <p>Wednesday 24 (55-310)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and dipped water out of horse stable. At bee hives in afternoon. Wind gone to the west.Very icy and high wind cold. few snow flurries in afternoon. wheels running again.</p> <p>Thursday 25 (56-309)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring. I over to see Retta Hilborn in afternoon. Very stormy forenoon. quite bright afternoon and cold. Stiff breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February, Friday 26 (57-308) 1909 Father choring and drew out a couple loads manure on to strawberries. Too icy to get to other place. Brock and mother went to town this afternoon. Got paddy shod. Quite a fine day. Mild evening. Father walked to lodge.</p> <p>Saturday 27 (58-307) Father and Brock done the chores. Father took few bags of chop to town in afternoon and got team shod. Mr. and Mrs. Gd. English came in forenoon and stayed for dinner. Olive and I walked to town in afternoon Rode home with Harry Philp. Father smiled. Little choring in evening.</p> <p>Sunday 28 (59-306)</p> <p>Olive Brock and I up to church forenoon. Father and mother down to Jack Walkers in evening. Beautiful bright day, but quite sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday, March 1, 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and finished drawing out manure. Brock at Rhame's sale in afternoon.</p> <p>Dull all day. Rather bleak and wind.</p> <p></p> <p>Tuesday, March 2, 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon and sifted ashes. Brock and Mother over to see Edgie Benson's wife and called to see Miss Stone. Father tearing down old kitchens on other place. We three up to Uncle Richard's to spend evening. Miss Allen and Jack there. An ideal March day. Beautiful, warm, sunshiny.</p> <p><br /> Wednesday, March 3, 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and tearing down old kitchen.</p> <p>A very stormy day. Coiuld scarcely imagine anything more directly opposite to yesterday. Lot of soft snow falling from east.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Thursday 4 (63-302) 1909</p> <p>Father done the chores in forenoon. Went over to Billy Smith's sale in afternoon to see John Miller. Mother and Brock at town. Quite stormy all day. rather cold.</p> <p>Carl Louies not as well again. Back to back.</p> <p>Friday 5 (64-301) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Father took a few bags of chop to town. Olive and I snow-shoed to town and went to Club. Had a very pleasant evening. Stormy at times. not very cold. Beautiful noon-light night.</p> <p>Saturday 6 (65-300) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon. Over taking down old kitchen in afternoon. We three down to skate in evening. Olive and I came home from Drayton at noon walked. Beautiful bright day. soft snow falling at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Sunday 7 (66-299) 1909</p> <p>We three up to church in forenoon. Father down to Mr. Mc-Erwings ino afternoon. Rather nice afternoon. Blowing quite hard this forenoon. No snow on concessions, plenty in ditches Father and Mother 27 years married.</p> <p>Monday 8 (67-298)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Jack Walker helped them load 12 hogs. Took them to J.J Dowling. Mother and Brock at Allent Mitchell's baby's funeral in afternoon. Jack Allen here for tea. Rode up to Rotheay with Brock. ate gone to Pam cake Social. Beautiful bright day. J.onc.Lagan's birthday</p> <p>Tuesday 9 (68-297)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and flailing flare. Mary Mabel, Elwin, Starry and Mrs. Stinson here in evening. Dull day. sleeting in forenoon. Uncle Sam came out from town for Mother. Grandma sick. J.onc.Lagan's Birthday. 20 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Wednesday 10 (69-296) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon. Father flailing flax in afternoon. Brock and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Pull day. Quite foggy, sometimes sleeting again snow falling. Got very blustry about six to night.</p> <p>Mother at Grandma's</p> <p>Thursday 11 (70-295)</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Brock at town in afternoon, Father finished flailing flax. Rather stormy all day. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>Friday 12 (71-294)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Fanned up flax. Drove colts and sifted ashes in afternoon. Jim Mc. Groaan here. Beautiful bright day.</p> <p>I have bad cold. Mother at Grandma's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Saturday 13 (72-293) 1909 Father and Broke done chores and filled up some chop. Took it to town in afternoon. Brock went for mother, but she could not come. Grandma has Inflammation of Bladder. Beautiful bright day. Heard Herb Page was dying in West. Mother at Grandma's</p> <p>Sunday 14 (73-292) Brock down to Grandma's in afternoon. Roy Philip here in afternoon. Dr Cassiday called this afternoon. Says I have slight touch on Bronchitis. am feeing much better. Rather stormy at times. Mother at Grandma's</p> <p>Monday 15 (74-291) Father and Brock choring. Chester Walker and father cutting dead ash trees in bush. Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Olive and he went to a dance at Sam Crockers in evening. Uncle Rick called in evening. Beautiful bright day. Old Mr Wm McKay died. Mrs. Price died. Mother at Grandmas, Ret and Lin Hilborn called. Qiulting Friday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Tuesday 16 (75-290) 1909 Father and Brock choring. Chester here They cutting wood. Dr Cassiday called with my medicine. Art Page called No word from Herb. Very stormy all day and blowing all night, Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>Wednesday 17 (76-289) St.Patrick's Day. Brock went for Mother at noon. Father choring in forenoon, Went to Mr. McKay's funeral in afternoon. Terrible stormy day.</p> <p>Thursday 18 (77-288) Father and Brock choring in forenoon. Father took Mother back to town this afternoon. Tom Miller came at noon. He and Tom up to Rothsay in evening to see {illegible} Beautiful bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Friday 19 (78-287) 1909 Father and Brock done the chores, then Tom and they working at ice house Wat and Charlie Walker helping in afternoon. Brock drove Olive and I over to see Earl Lowes in afternoon. He up seeing in Bill Barry was cutting ice. Tom gone to play at Al {unknown name} dance. rather snowy forenoon mild afternoon little colder after tea. Mother at Grandma's</p> <p>Saturday 20 (79-286) Father and Brock done the chores. Tom Miller came at noon. Wat and Charlie Walker working at ice house. Father and Wat drew four loads od ice from Rothsay. Olive and I at {illegible} in afternoon with "Pat". Beautiful bright day. Wooddisse Bros. called with seed oats. Mother at Grandma's</p> <p>Sunday 21 (80-285) Olive and I up to church in forenoon, Father walked to town after tea, Brock up to Elwin's in afternoon. Beautiful day. "Herb Page died in Regina Hospital On Sat 13th Mar appendicites. Buried in {illegible}" Mother at Grandma's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Monday 22 (81-284) 1909 Father and Brock done the chores. Father went for shingles to Drayton in forenoon. Brought a load of ice from Rothsay in afternoon. {illegible} it coming home. Charlie Walker and Wat packing ice. Beautiful bright day. I 24 years old. Mother at Grandma's. Olive sent first letter to Stewart.</p> <p>Tuesday 23 (82-283) Father went for two loads of ice to Rothsay in forenoon. Brock done chores. Tom Miller came at noon. Working at ice house. Charlie Walker helping, Olive and I at quilting at Mabel's. Brock up in evening. Beautiful bright day warm. snow going quietly. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>Wednesday 24 (83-282) Father and Brock done the chores and dipped water out of horse stable. Fixing at beehives in afternoon. turning colder all day wind gone to the west. very icy and pretty cold snow flurries in afternoon very high Finished ice house. Tom gone to play at dance at Tom Murphy's. very disagreeable day Lot of snow fell, then at times raining, sleeting, then heavy snow fall. Jack Walker here in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 25 (84-281) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father done the cores and packing ice. Brock went to town in forenoon. He and Jack Walker went to {Edge?} Bensons's sale in afternoon. Dull day. quite windy and inclined to be stormy. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26 (85-280)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores, then packing sawdust round ice. Harry came down and helped cut saw logs in afternoon. Father went to A.O.U.W lodge to night. rather dull forenoon, brightened up and was beautiful afternoon. {Tom Long?} here for dinner. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27 (86-279)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and brought up a load of saw logs from bush. Harry helped cut some more logs after dinner, then father took logs to mill. Olive walked to town in afternoon. Brock and I went down after tea. Beautiful day. Snow melting. Mr. Davis rented shoes and skates for Olive and I and we had a very pleasant skate.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SUNDAY 28 (87-278) 1909</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock, and I up to church in forenoon. Mother and walked, or at leat got a ride, part way home. Brock took her back to Grandma's in afternoon. Lovely forenoon, a few snow falls in afternoon. Edge Benson's wife died. Snow going. Getting honey combed. sleighing almost gone again.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 29 (88-277)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and brought up a couple of saw logs and left them at the house. Drawing up wood from bush and putting some in wood house. I walked to town this afternoon. Beautiful bright day. sleighing just gone. Olive got first communication from Stewart.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30 (89-276)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and filled up some chop. Took it to town in afternoon. Brock and I at Edgie Benson's wife's funeral. Olive walked to town this morning. Tom Miller came after dinner. Brock went for Dr. {name?} when we came from funeral. "Susan" cow sick. Dead before he got here. Mabel and {Della Stinson?} here for tea. Raw day. snow flurries.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 31 (90-275) 1909</span></h2> <p>Done the chores. Working at sheep house Boarding it up on inside. Uncle Willie called this forenoon. Father and Tom at {Drayton?} at night. We three up to A. Y. {illegible letter}. A. Beautiful bright day. cool wind. Winnie {McEning?} twenty four years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 1 (91-274)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Then he and Tom working at shed. Brock went down and brought Mother and Grandmother out here in forenoon. Olive walked to town in afternoon. Father and Mother went over to see Earl {Lowes?} in evening. Roy {Philip?} here in evening. Beautiful day. Lovely moon light night. snow gradually going.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2 (92-273)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. then working at shed. finished it, and Tom went home after tea. Gave him $10xx Brock at town in afternoon Dull day, snowing and raining in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 3 (93-272) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Straightning up in sheep house. Olive and I went to town about noon. Got {25?} sap buckets. Very disagreeable day. Soft snow falling. very muddy. Olive sent her three reecomends to R. N. Stewart also photo. {illegible}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4 (94-271)</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Brock up to Uncle Rich'ds in afternoon. Olive and I down to see Mrs. Walker after tea. Beautiful bright day. dull and cloudy in evening. Mabel Philp 28 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 5 (95-270)</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores and brought two loads of saw dust from Rothsay and packed the ice. Rose got stock rack in morning. Beautiful day. warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL TUESDAY 6 (96-269) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores in forenoon and took potatoes out of cellar to root house. Helping Jack Walker clean up seed grain in afternoon. Brock up at Uncle Rich'ds boiling down sap. Olive and I at town in afternoon. Very dull foggy day. misty afternoon, mild. Rosalie {Brooker?} 24 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7 (97-268)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and painting bee hives in afternoon. Very miserable day. snow flurries at times. Very high wind all day and continued all night. cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 8 (98-267)</span></h2> <p>Father choring and flailing peas. Brock to town in afternoon, then up helping gather sap. Roy here in afternoon also Mr and Mrs. Brett and baby. Father gone over to Dick Lowes in evening. Beautiful day. Wind gone down. very calm to night. A lot of damage done over the country by yesterday's gale.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL Good Friday (Dominion) FRIDAY 9 (99-266) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and flailing peas. Uncle Jim came up at noon and went back on 4.32. Had a horse at train and drove out for dinner. Ground white with snow this morning. Heavy snow falls and quite stormy. cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10 (100-265)</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores. Brock took three turkeys to town to be sold in made up sale. After dinner he and Roy went to town. Turkeys brought $3.50. Father drawing manure with sleigh. Nasty cold day. stormy. Olive got word from R. N. Stewart {Keewatin?} that he had accepted her at $20 month (board and lodging in) He, baker and confectioner.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Easter Sunday SUNDAY 11 (101-264)</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Bright day, but cold east wind blowing. roads rough.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL Easter Monday (Dominion) MONDAY 12 (102-363) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores. Brock went up to help boil down sap. Olive and I went to town in afternoon. Father down with chop. Got Olive's trunk and suit case at Fisher's. Margaret McDonald and father called this forenoon asking us to taffy pull Wednesday evening. Rose brought stock rack back. Bright warm day, but vey windy. Bill Barry putting his potatoes in {bags?}.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13 (103-262)</span></h2> <p>Brock boiling down with {name?}. Father done the chores and filled up some potatoes for Mr. Thompson. Bill Barry filled up the rest of his potatoes, and he took them down with father. Mother took Grandma over to Uncle Sams, and she went on to Rothsay saw Miss Stone and Edith Lowes. She going West on Thursday. Percy and Winnine up this evening. very disagreeable day. raining in foreafternoon. turned cold and snowed in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14 (104-261)</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores and took Olive's trunk to station. Mother and I down town in afternoon Mabel and Mary Philp here in afternoon. Brock up boiling sap. {He?} up to A. Y. {illegible letter}. A. We up to McDonalds for an hour in evening. Dad took Bill Pollock up home and called for us at McDonalds. Sarah Burrows over in evening. Beautiful day, roads muddy. cool wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL {X drawn in heading} THURSDAY 15 (105-260) 1909</span></h2> <p>{noticeable change in handwriting from previous pages} Olive went of on the Morning train to Keewatin. Clara went to Toronto with her. Brock took them to train Robt went along too beautiful day all day Brock drove to Horse Show afternoon Robt trimming spruce trees and choring. I {cleansing?} maple syrrup</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FIRDAY 16 (106-259)</span></h2> <p>Robt choring forenoon raining Early Brock up at sugar bush all day very wet afternoon at night Baker {boilled?}. Robt started at trimming the spruce. Mother came back from {name?}. fine for two or three hours</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17 (107-258)</span></h2> <p>{change in handwriting to same as previous pages} Mr. C.E. Smith left Bank and town. Gone home to Toronto for a couple weeks then going West. {change in handwritting to same as current page} Robt choring and fixing {illegible} table Brock drove to Drayton to post letter to {Olive?} then up at sugar bush forenoon. Robt finisheed spruce and sifted Ashes Brock choring aft. Mother + I down to Drayton afternoon fine day. got card from clara Robt walked to town for word from Olive. got none</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 18 (108-357) 1909</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring. rain thunder + lightenng brightened up at noon rain agian in the evening</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19 (109-256)</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring and asking hands for a wood Bee in forenoon. Robt choring and grinding the {Axe?}. Brock gone to town afternoon got two cards from Olive rain morning fine for a spell, then rain again.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20 (110-255)</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring. Jack Walker helping fall trees rest of forenoon very fine afternoon wood Bee Eight hands sawing got Eight cards cut very fine Robt gone to Drayton and got the first letter from Olive</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL WEDNESAY 21 (111-254) 1909</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring Robt + C. Walker went to bush to split wood fore. started to rain. come up and went to fan up wheat. I answered Olive letter and Brock took it to post {teeming?} rain Robt + Brock choring aft. drizzling and Dull all afternon George Walker here for seed wheat Grandma very hoarce but not sick</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22 (112-253)</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring then C. Walker + Robt down at bush splitting wod forenoon Robt finished {illegible} the Bush afternoon and Brock went to Drayton post. Got plants from {Rennies?} Robt + Brock potting them and fixing them cold raw wind</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23 (113-252)</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring and flailing peas forenoon Robt flailing afternoon + choring C. Walker here for seed wheat. Brock gone to P. O. {Took?} Bill Barrys potatoes to barn Walt Plant here to look at Old House</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 24 (114-251) 1909</span></h2> <p>{change in handwriting to same as before page 45} Father and Brock done the chores. Brock met me at noon train, then he took a grist to mill in afternoon. Father went for a load of coal after tea. Got a letter from Olive. Beautiful bright day. rather cool wind. Father flailing peas in afternoon. Frank Page called, in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25 (115-250)</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Raining in forenoon, turned colder and was very windy. dull day. Stella Chubb 21 years old, on 26.th</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 26 (116-249)</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores and finished flailing peas. Cleaned pens in afternoon. Brock took team to get shod and delivered two bags potatoes to Harry Newton. Joe McDonald here for seed wheat. Jack {Noecker?} came to buy potatoes. Walt {Plant?} started to tear down old house on other place. Beautiful bright warm day Mrs.Tom Brett went to General Hospital {Guelph?} for operation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL TUESDAY 27 (117-248) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring. Mr. {W?}. Roberts here for seed wheat in morning. I drove Mother and Grandma to town this morning. Mother stayed. Started to rain about tew o'clock. Rained very heavily till after dinner. Cleared off at night and turned quite cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28 (118-247)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Brock went to town for Mother in afternoon. Father cutting wood out of limbs in orchard. Brock and I up to A. Y. {P?}. A in evening. very bright day. wind cold. last wind to night. Letter from Olive.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 29 (119-246)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and picking over potatoes. Brock took a letter to mail to Olive after dinner. Terribly stormy all day. very high wind. Lot of snow fell. continued through the night. Thunder and lightning very heavy rain and sleet in night. Blew over a little hen house at east end of driving house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL FRIDAY 30 (120-245) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Father took "Red Polly" down to Stephen's in afternoon. Dull all day. quite foggy. Quite mild to night. Cecil Walker here in morning for pattern.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY SATURDAY 1 (121-244)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon Brock and Mother went to Drayton in afternoon. Father took load of old house down for Walt. Plant. {5?} loads went this afternoon. Dull cold forenoon. Snow storms in afternoon. very thick heavy blizzards towards night. Got a letter from Olive. Well and liking her work.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 2 (122-243)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Very stormy all day. Fearful thick blizzards at times. cold strong wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 3 (123-242) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and got ready to kill a pig. Jack and {illegible} H. Walker helped butcher. Brock took me to town about five o'clock. Tom Craig here in afternoon. Very heavy fall of light snow this morning. Cleared off, sun came out, got little colder. snow almost all gone at night. +</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4 (124-241)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon cleaned pig pen, and cut up pork. made sausage in afternoon. Brock took some meat to Uncle Richds and Jacks. Got two pigs from Roy and one from McEwings. I got ride home from town with Howard Hilborn about four. Beautiful day. saw Will Herron. He erecting {Hefkey + Metz?} awning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5 (125-240)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. plowed little patch of sod in front of old house planted potatoes and garden vegetables on it in afternoon. Brock went to town. Got a letter from Olive and a cheque of $25.00 for mothers from Uncle Jim and Will as a birthday gift. Beautiful balmy day. Kinrade murder case, Hamilton, ended. Jury returns open verdict. murder committed by some one unknown to them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 6 (126-239) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores, then helped Bill Barry at orchard fence on other place. Brock took few bags of chop to town. Got a calf from Mr. Thompson. Mother went down with Brock and walked home in afternoon. Uncle Jim up. Mother 46 years old. Jim Bready here for dinner for first time. Has old St. Clair. Fine day till about four, then came on quite a rain. very warm forenoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7 (127-238)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Father and Bill finished putting fence round little orchard on other place, then fixing up lane fence here. Aunt Emma here. I walked over to Mr. Craigs with piece of pork, in afternoon. Beautiful bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8 (128-237)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Father cultivated turnip ground and sowed wheat in afternoon and harrowed it. Bill Barry finished fence at noon. I at town in afternoon. Beautiful bright day, warm. Got card + letter from Olive.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY SUNDAY 9 (129-236) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father at Jack Walkers in forenoon and again after dinner. He has a sick cow. Very dull, raining in forenoon and again at six.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 10 (130-235)</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores, put manure over rhubarb, spaded up pansey bed and planted sweet peas. Brock took Tom Henderson and Pfeffer some potatoes. Very dull all day. rained nearly all the time. Turned quite cold. Baker called.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11 (131-234)</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores and down to help Jack with a sick cow. Working at some flowers round house. After dinner plowed little patch of sod on other place. Brock and Mother to town after tea. Got letter from Olive. Beautiful bright day. Wind cool. We house cleaning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY WEDNESDAY 12 (132-233) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores, then Father cultivated little corner at bush and sowed and harrowed it. Down to Jack's in evening. We house-cleaning. Very fine day. scarcely any breeze stirring. Alice Page 24 years old. Put nine head of young cattle in bush.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 13 (133-232)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Father cultivated corn and {mangal} patch behind barn and sowed barley which he got from Mr McEwing's this morn. Jim Bready here for dinner. Brock took a letter to Olive after dinner. Rather dull morning, but brightened up looking like rain to-night. We house-cleaning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14 (134-231)</span></h2> <p>Father cultivated little front field on other place and took over seed in forenoon. Brock at town for {tare} seed. Came on rain at noon and rained all afternoon. Jack Walker here afternoon. Brought home seed from other place. Very bright hot forenoon. We house cleaning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Saturday 15 (135-230) 1909 Father done the chores, then planted dahlias. Brock down with {illegible}. Mother and I at town in afternoon Men planting an orchard on other place. Put in 22 fruit trees. Rather dull forenoon brightened after dinner, but there was a heavy rain at tea time with thunder and lightning.</p> <p><br /> Sunday 16 (136-229) Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Hoesheal Hilfarm here in afternoon and for tea. Dull and cold all day. little shower at times.</p> <p>Monday 17 (137-228) Father went back and cutlivated in 14 acre field and other place in forenoon. Sowed oats and seeded in afternoon. Up to Chas Walker at noon and night to see nick home. I sewing at Uncle {unknown name} afternoon. Roy drove me home. Dull day misty at times cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Tuesday 18 (138-227) 1900 Father cultivating, and harrowing. Roy sowing finished the field. Brock done the chores. He and Mother over to see Earl Lowes. He much the same. Then went down to Mrs. Spurrel's to{illegible} camarys. I up at Aunt Emma's sewing. Dull forenoon, but gradually cleared up. Put 9 {illegible} of young cattle on other place.</p> <p>Wednesday 19 (139-226) Fther sowed little field on other place and harrowed it. Then cutlivated potato patch beside it. Brock and Mother at Drayton in P.M. Got letter from Olive. I finished at Aunt Emma's Quite nice day, cleared very slowly. Roy here for oats at noon.</p> <p>Thursday 20 (140-225) Father cultivated and sowed about four acres in root field on other place. Jim Bready here for dinner. A Mrs. Moore and Limsay for tea. Very nice day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Friday 21 (141-224) 1909 Father cultivating, sowed and harrowed piece next to line fence behind Poplars. I drove mother to town this morn. She walked home in the evening. Fine day. Was dull at noon, but cleared off again.</p> <p>Saturday 22 (142-223) Father cultivated, sowed and harrowed about four acres on other place. Billy Barry here for some of his potatoes. Brock and I at town in evening, Beautiful day. Bell Telephone Co. erecting poles up this road. Put in poles in this mile. Going as far as {unknown name}. Put cows out</p> <p>Sunday 23 (143-222) Brock and I up to church in forenoon. S. Burrows over here in evening. Brock up to Harry's after tea. Beautiful morning. Darkened down at noon, and rained for an hour our so. Came out fine and was an ideal May evening. cows stayed out all night for first.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Monday 24 (144-221) 1909 Father finished seeding. Put in little patch behind old driving house. Brock and I at Drayton all day. I stayed with Annie {illegible}. Brock put paddy in Mr.Thompoon's stable. Beautiful bright warm day. Jack {unknown name} called paid his stand, {illegible}</p> <p>Tuesday 25 (145-220) Father cultivating all day For Roy on the Bell Farm. We cleaning cellar Lovely day, cloudy at night and cooler.</p> <p>Wednesday 26 (146-219) Father working on potato patch and new orchard in forenoon. Cultivating for Roy in afternoon. Brock at town in afternoon. Lat letter from Olive. Beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Thursday 20 (147-218) 1909 Father took out hogs came to $96 plowed roadside in front of house. Took a bag of potatoes to express office for {illegible} chambers. Jim Bready here for dinner. Mrs Wm Moore here for tea dull day rained for while this morning and again after tea.</p> <p>Friday 28 (148-217) Father and Brock cutting and planting potataoes on other place all day. drinking and misty all day. Telephone men came in, in afternoon.</p> <p>Saturday 29 (149-216) Father plowed old orchard, planted corn and sunflowers, and put in garden seeds on other place. Brock at town in morning. Beautiful bright day. great growth of everything.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Sunday 30 (150-219) 1909 Brock and I upto church. Jom Craig here for dinner. Mr and Mrs Thompoon and hanel for tea. Father down to Jack Walker's helping him skin his{illegible} old cult, after tea. Very warm day.</p> <p>Monday 31 (151-214) Father went up with Jack Walker to cheese factory, then working on Mangol ground. Brock diced roadside while he was away. Jack {unknown name} here for dinner for first time. very warm day {illegible} any breeze this forenoon. Will Herron twenty-three years old.</p> <p>June Tuesday 1 (152-213) Father working on Mangol ground in forenoon. Washed the sheep in afternoon. Very warm forenonn rather cloudy afternoon. Bill Barry here for potatoes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Wednesday 2 (153-212) 1909</p> <p>Father working mangol ground and sowed them. Wat. got drill and sowed his after tea. Brock took Mother to town. She stayed all night. S.Burrows went along. Beautiful day. Very hot at times. Looking like rain.</p> <p>Thursday 3 (154-211)</p> <p>Father drawing manure on to turnip ground. Jim Bready here for dinner. Brock helped Jack Walker take 3 young cattle over to {Gee.} Walkers. Got paddy shod at Breandle's with steel shoes. Very warm day. showers going round.</p> <p>Friday 4 (155-210)</p> <p>Father not feeling well today, but drew manure on to turnip ground I helping Mr. Burrows at dinner. Harry Philp here in evening. Quite fine little sprinkle of rain in afternoon. pretty hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Saturday 5 (156-209) 1909</p> <p>Father drawing manure to root ground in forenoon, Helping Harry cut wood in afternoon. Brock at Drayton with team in afternoon. fine bright day. Uncle Willie years old Art Garneau running shop now. Mr. G, going to Hamilton.</p> <p>Sunday 6 (157-208)</p> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon Dull day, cool. spitting rain in evening Trinity Sunday.</p> <p>Monday 7 (158-207)</p> <p>Father shearing sheep all day, Had 18. Brock sicing on root ground. Jack Touriss here for dinner. Very fine day. Brock and I over to see Earl Lowes He pretty low, Geo. Green operated on for appendicities.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Tuesday 8 (159-206) 1909</p> <p>Father drawing manure in forenoon working on root ground in afternoon. Brock washed his harness this afternoon, Wheeled to town after tea. No letter from Olive. Beautiful bright day. cool breeze this morning. Earl Lowes died this AM, 5 O'clock</p> <p>Wednesday 9 (160-205)</p> <p>Father working root ground and sowing corn. Brock whelled up to Woddisse's for seed corn. Mother at town in afternoon. I very sick all day Beautiful day, cool evening.</p> <p><br /> Thursday 10 (161-204)</p> <p>Father working on root ground in forenoon. Jim Bready here for dinner Father rode down to cemetary with him and back with Mr. Moore, Mother, Brock and I over to Earl Lowes funeral Large funeral. Fine day, but not very bright, cleared up in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Friday 11 (162-203) 1909</p> <p>Father working on root ground. I took mother to town in morning. Brock down after dinner to get Hosheal Hilborn to come and solder trough at drilled {illegible}. He could not come till after tea so Brock went for him and father took him back Mother came with Brock in afternoon. Beautiful day very dry. Breyy Henderson six years old.</p> <p>Saturday 12 (163-202)</p> <p>Father working on root ground, Brock and I down to town after tea. Took a parcel for Olive to Uncle John. He going west on Tuesday. Very fine day.</p> <p>Sunday 13 (164-201)</p> <p>Father up to Uncle Rich'ds in evening. All at home rest of day. Heavy rains all day. thunder and lightning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Monday 14 (165-200) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock setting out cabbage plants in forenoon. Hoeing and seuffling among currentss and garden stuff. Jack Towriss here for dinner. Mother and I papered washroom to-day. Father over to see Wat's colt {illegible} not very well. Dull all day. cool.</p> <p>Tuesday 15 (166-199)</p> <p>Father working on root ground and hoeing among gooseberries in evening. Brock hoeing some. Quite a heavy frost this morning. cleared off and was a bright day.</p> <p>Wednesday 16 (167-198)</p> <p>Father ridging up turnips Jack Walker sowed them in afternoon. Brock at town at noon for Olive's letter. Uncle Jim and Grandma here in forenoon. I down to Mc Ewing's in evening Beautifu; bright day. not to warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Thursday 17 (168-197) 1909</p> <p>Men sprouting potatoes in forenoon. Leveled a pile of sand and ashes in front of house in afternoon. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Mr Wm Moore here for tea. I over to a quilting at Alice Pages' in afternoon. Rode home with Gussie {uncertain name}. Brock up to see Elwin in evening. {illegible} and raining all forenoon, cleared off and was lovely evening. looking like frost.</p> <p>Friday 18 (169-196)</p> <p>Father and Brock drawing clay from Hilborns hill and filling up round house. Mother and Brock went down to Mrs. Spourle's for a bird, Paid $3.00 for one. Very fine day. Very high wind blowing frost this morning. Mother at Drayton in forenoon.</p> <p>Saturday 19 (170-195)</p> <p>Father and Brock drawing clay from Hilborn's Hill for banking. I went to town in afternoon and brought Jessie Manser and Cora White out. Brock at town in evening. Beautiful bright day. quite windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Sunday 20 (171-194) 1909</p> <p>Cora, Jessie and I over to hion in forenoon to hear Mr. Atkin's farewell sermon. Took the girls down town for church after tea. Arthur Booth and his four children here in afternoon. Beautiful day, but very windy.</p> <p>Monday 21 (172-193)</p> <p>Father and Brock drawing clay in forenoon. Father took wool down town in afternoon. I walked to town and stayed all night. J. Jowries here for dinner also Mr.Baes and Chas. Mannell working with road grader. Mrs. Bill Barry and filled up rest of their potatoes. Very warm.</p> <p>Tuesday 22 (173-192)</p> <p>Brock drew three loads of clay from C.Walkers in forenoon, Father in bed forenoon, {Sciatiea} in hip. Drawing clay in afternoon. Brock helping saw wood at Wilmat Drewery's. I walked out from town to-night. Sewing at Mrs. Gordan's. {Steamy} rain at noon. very sultry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE WEDNESDAY 23 (174-191) 1909</p> <p>{different handwriting} Roby helping saw wood at Burrows all day. Brock choring round forenoon then went to Drayton aft for chop Very hot and sultry all day Brock and I down to Drayton after tea. took {Wistner's Butter donor}. Got a letter from Olive &amp; photo &amp; letter from May. Took them down to Clara. At Mrs Gordon</p> <p>THURSDAY 24 (175-190)</p> <p>{different handwriting} {Commissioned} the road work Brock drawing gravel and Robt shoveling in pit very hot at times Clara still in Drayton J.{U}.W. Bready here for Dinner Sent a letter to Olive today</p> <p>FRIDAY 25 (176-189)</p> <p>Working on the road all day Brock driving team Robt shoveling in the pit Very hot about four o'clock Scots little Girl here for rhubarb from Drayton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE SATURDAY 26 (177-188) 1909</p> <p>{different handwriting} Robt scuffling potatoes forenoon hoeing afternoon Brock cleaning calf pen fore - down to Drayton with chop for {chickens}. Then down after milking for Clara. Very hot day</p> <p>SUNDAY 27 (178-187)</p> <p>Father and mother went to Jack Rich's before dinner. Harry and Mabel here in afternoon. Very warm, and dusty.</p> <p>MONDAY 28 (179-186)</p> <p>Brock took Olive's letter to office, then cutting dock in grain. Mr. {Towries} here for dinner. S. Burrows and Mrs Barry here in evening. Very hot day. Old Mr. Bishop died.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Tuesday 29 (180-185) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock cutting dock for grain in forenoon. Father at John Philp's raising. Brock and i downtown in evening went for lunch and spent the evening with the crowd "down by the riverside" Very warm day. quite a breeze.</p> <p>lovely moon. light night.</p> <p>Wednesday 30 (181-184)</p> <p>Father at John Philp's raising all day. Mother at town all day. at Mr. Bishop's funeral in afternoon. Brought Grandma out with her. Very warm day.</p> <p>July Dominion Day (Dominion) Thursday 1 (182-183)</p> <p>Father and Brock picked stone off grain in forenoon. hoeing in new orchards in afternoon. Brock wheeled to town in afternoon. Got Olive's letter. Very bright day. quite a strong breeze. cooler towards night. very dusty.</p> <p>J. Bready here for dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY FRIDAY 2 (183-182) 1909</span></h2> <p>Mother tool Grandma home after tea. Quite a heavy shower about nine o'clock to - night. Hot through day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3 (184-181)</span></h2> <p>Father took a load of hay to Wismer in forenoon. Hoeing in afternoon. Brock and I in town in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4 (185-180)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon over to Camp meeting, stayed for both services. Lovely day. cool breeze when driving.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 5 (186-179) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father hoeing mangals all day. Brock at town in forenoon. Hoeing in afternoon. Mr. {Lowriss?} here for dinner. Father at town this evening. Very fine all day. Mangals very uneven and full of {"fose - tail"?}. Got a lovely large cake from Olive. Was badly packed and icing was jarred off sides and cracked on top.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6 (187 178)</span></h2> <p>Father hoeing mangals all day. Brock hoeing potatoes. Uncle Willie and Grandma called in afternoon. Beautiful day. Done up our first pick of strawberries.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNSEDAY (188-177)</span></h2> <p>Father finished hoeing mangals in afternoon. Ridged up some to sow over again with greystone turnip. Went up to Rothsay to help raise addition to Uncle Rich'ds barn. Brock wheeled to town after tea for Olive's letter. very fine day very dry and dusty.</p> <p>{printed in bottom left corner of page} S. 5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 8 (189-176) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father sowing over turnips in forenoon. working among roots in afternoon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Mother at town in afternoon. Father took 3 bag Potatoes to Mr. Wismer after tea. very hot all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9 (190-175)</span></h2> <p>Father banked up potatoes. Went to town after dinner, to see Dr. Cassiday. Mother was stung {with a?} bee. Her face terribly swollen. He and Brock hoeing in new orchard. very warm looking like a shower this evenin</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10 (191-174)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock hoeing turnips in forenoon. Father at old Mr. Gillrie's funeral in afternoon. Brock and I went to town after tea Came on a heavy rain about six and rained very heavily through evening. very warm day. Uncle Jim and Nellie came up to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 11 (192-173) 1909</span></h2> <p>Brock, Mother and I over to Camp meeting in afternoon. Uncle Jim and Nellie came here for tea. very sultry day. Jeff McCombe preached a {scribbled out illegible word} sermon to the orangemen.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 12 (193 172)</span></h2> <p>Orange Celebration in Drayton. Mother, Brock and I went away early this morning. Father hoeing, and separated a can of milk which came home from factory. Brock brought mother home at six and came back for Stella and I after concert. Stella Chubb came up on noon train. terrible hot day, when it cleared off very heavy mist this morning. quite a large crowd.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13 (194-171</span></h2> <p>Father hoeing turnips all day. Brock paris-greened potatoes in afternoon. I took Stella to station to - night. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY WEDNESDAY 14 (195-170) 1909</p> <p>Father hoeing and ^also Brock. Father went down for Olive's letter at night. Very warm all day. Got a card from Stella to-night saying Roy got part of some fingers taken off</p> <p>THURSDAY 15 (196-169)</p> <p>Father and Brock hoeing turnips all day. I went down in morning for Nellie. Jim Bready here for dinner. Nell and I went to town after tea. Very warm. A shower of rain at noon.</p> <p>FRIDAY 16 (197-168)</p> <p>Father and Brock hoeing turnips in forenoon Father helping Jack Walker draw in hay in afternoon. Brock greening potatoes in afternoon. Mother took Nellie back to town this morn. She gone home on 4.32. Fine day, quite windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY SATURDAY 17 (198-167) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock finished hoeing and scuffling {roots}. Father at town for a pair of shoes in evening. I walked down in afternoon and Brock came for me after tea. fine day. Brock 16 years old. Did not get a letter from Olive.</p> <p>SUNDAY 18 (199-166)</p> <p>Mother and I up to church this forenoon. Very dull, misty at times. quite cool, strong wind. Cleared off in afternoon and was a very bright evening.</p> <p>MONDAY 19 (200-165)</p> <p>Father got out mower and Jack Walker came up and the two mowers cut the field back of old orchard. Brock raked half of it and they put some up. I went down town after tea for a letter from Olive, but never got one. Very windy and cool. Mr. {Misner}, piano tuner spent the forenoon on our piano. Charged $4.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY TUESDAY 20 (210-164) 1909</span></h2> <p>Brock rahed rest of our hay when dew dried off. Jack and Father got it up about five o'clock. After milking he took mower and helped Jack cut some. Young fellow called taking orders for enlarging pictures. We picking red currants in evening. fine day, but very dull towards night, like rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21 (202-163)</span></h2> <p>Father trimming trees in forenoon, mowing fence corners in afternoon Mother went to town in forenoon and brought Miss Duncan out with her after dinner. Dull forenoon. little fairer in P.M. Heard that Hamp Bishop was dead and his corpse was on way home.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22 (203-162)</span></h2> <p>Father mowing grass in big ditch. Jim Bready here for dinner. I took Miss Duncan home after tea. Dull day. Quite a heavy rain at noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY FRIDAY 23 (204-161) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock re-potting plants in forenoon. Brock took me to town after tea. I gone to a presentation to Annie {fox?}. Gave her a suitcase. Very wet day. cool at night. Hamp Bishop's corpse arrived home from West. A stroke was cause of death. Body in bad shape.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24 (205-160)</span></h2> <p>Father took some chop down this forenoon and went to Hamp Bishops funeral. Brock came after me. Father plowed a little strip of sod over sane fence and harrowed it, for garden next spring. We finished picking red currants after tea. {Well?} day, cold wind, cleared at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25 (206-159)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to church in morning. Mr {Wavis?} took some snap shots. Miss {Wimcaw?} and her friend Miss {Ida Breakill?} here for tea. very fine day. quite windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 26 (207-158) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock at Jack's drawing in will five o'clock. Then they took in a couple of loads hay here after tea. Mother took me to town after tea to a euchre party at Miss Duncan's for Miss Breakill. Had a nice evening. Went to Grandma's to stay all night. Quite hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27 (208-157)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock turned out some coils of hay. Jack came up and drawing in all day here. Little Wallace Miller here patching barn roof. Brock took him part way home. I got a ride out from town with Mr. {Gw?} Fox. Up to Minnie's and Mabel's after tea. very hot day. Saw those off to the West. Annie Fox to Pincher Creek, Alta. Bob Garbutt and Bob Kirkpatrick to Saskatoon, Sask. Miss Daley.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28 (209-156)</span></h2> <p>Took in jag of hay after breakfast. Father went down and helped Jack cut some hay, then came home and cut the field next to bush. Helping Jack coil up his after tea. Brock gone to town after tea. Helping us pick gooseberries and black currants. very warm. little breeze. looking like a shower.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 29 (210-155) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father mowing fence corners in forenoon and {houd?} some among strawberries. Brock raked up the hay in afternoon. Jack and father put some of it up. Mother went to town in morning. Jim Bready here for dinner, {last?} trip. Mr. John McLaughlan came over from Burrows in afternoon. Dull. Thick and misty in forenoon. Came out very hot after dinner and quite a breeze. Came on a very heavy storn just after tea. Terrible wind and rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30 (211-154)</span></h2> <p>Father cutting hay back of Poplars, raked it and Jack Walker helped coil some after tea. Mr. {Chas?} Walker and Cecil here for gooseberries in morning. Mabel and Mary picked theirs in afternoon. I out to berry patch in afternoon. very fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 31 (212-153)</span></h2> <p>Brock finished cutting piece hay behind Poplars, and raked it. Father cutting fence corners, then he and Jack {tout?} it up in coil. Brock and I down town after tea. Got Olive's letter. very nice day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST SUNDAY 1 (213-152) 1909</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to Church in forenoon. Brock and Elwin up to Harry's in afternoon. Mr Jack Kennedy from Detroit called to see Mother this afternoon. very fine day. nice breeze. Mr S.M. Clemens hung himself to a tree in his orchard this evening. Despondency.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 2 (214-151)</span></h2> <p>Father turned out our hay till Jack came back from factory, then drew in there till noon. Brock took letters to station, then took Molly down to draw off hay. Drawing in here with two teams this afternoon. Mr. Craig helping. I out to berry bush this a.m. Mabel down and picked some black currants. Beautiful day. lovely breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3 (215-150)</span></h2> <p>Rose and Percy McEwing came up and helped draw in hay back of Poplars. Then he and Father cut timothy back there and Brcok raked it. Jack W. and Percy put it up. About four, the two mowers started, and cut 14 rounds on a 14 acre field on other place. Raked and put most of it up. I at town P.M. Mary Philp here for her black currants. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST WEDENSDAY 4 (216-149) 1909</span></h2> <p>Ross Jack and father finished cutting hay on other place. Raked and put it in coil, and drew in some in afternoon. I walked down to May Gordon's in forenoon and went up to {Palmereton?} Old Boys with her Came back on special and stayed all night. Brock and Elwin drove up. Left here about six in evening. Home 2.30 a.m. very fine day. little sprinkle of rain after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 5 (217-148)</span></h2> <p>Finished haying. 48 loads. Ross and Percy McEwing with team, Wat. Wilmat and Jack Walker helping draw in hay. Finished drawing from other place and drew from behind Poplars. Mother went to town and brought Grandma out with her. very fine day. May Gordon drove me home this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6 (218-147)</span></h2> <p>Father hoeing in forenoon (at strawberries.) at Charlie Walker's threshing tall Wheat in afternoon. Used the machine which he and {Goulding?} bo't, for first time. He and Brock brought in a load of hay from along open ditch. Brock hoeing P.M. Got team {shod?} in forenoon. very warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST SATURDAY 7 (219-146) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock hoeing and working among small fruit. I went out to berry-bush in forenoon. About four o'clock he went down to Jack Walker's to help in with a jag of hay. Brock and Mother took Grandma home after tea. Got letter from Olive. Very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 8 (220-145)</span></h2> <p>I down to Mr. McEwings in evening. Home rest of day. very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 9 (221-144)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock put a fence between clover field and old orchard in forenoon. Got out binder after dinner and cut barley and a strip of oats across big ditch. Brock took mail to station in morning. We cleaned pipes and stove. fine day. strong breeze in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST TUESDAY 10 (222-143) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock cut and shocked the Timothy in forenoon. Took a load of cheese to moorefield in afternoon. Mary Philp brought Grace and Mrs.Tom Brett here in afternoon. Elgin came for them after tea. Mr. Mallory called for a lb. butter Quite breezy afternoon, very dusty. rather cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11 (223-142)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock scuffling and hoeing roots all day. I went to town after tea for Olive's letter, but did not get one. quite warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 12 (224-141)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock hoeing turnips all day. Brock went to town at noon for Olive's letter, but did not get it. Father down after tea. I down to Gussie Noeckers to spend the evening. Had an enjoyable time very fine day. little dull towards night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST FRIDAY 13 (225-140) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock scuffling and hoeing turnips all day. Elwin, Roy and Mr. Burrows helping. Myrtle Burrows over here in evening very warm day. fearful dusty. Ross McEwing called this A. M.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14 (226-139)</span></h2> <p>Father, Brock and Harry drew in barley, oats and Timothy seed in forenoon. Hoeing turnips in afternoon. Mother and Brock at town after tea. very fine, hot, dusty day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 15 (227-138)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon Harry Philp and father started for Geo. Hilborn's, Luther, about three o'clock. Going to pick huckle berries monday. Dull and misty all forenoon. brightened up towards evening. Rev. Harton preached.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST MONDAY 16 (228-137) 1909</span></h2> <p>Brock helping Roy take a heifer to moorefeild in forenoon. Father came home about six to - night. I met noon train Ada Hymmen + Stella Chubb came up. Very heavy rain in forenoon Showery rest of day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17 (229-136)</span></h2> <p>Father plowing sod back of Poplars. Brock cutting fence corners. We girls to town in afternoon. Dull day, misty in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDSESDAY 18 (230-135)</span></h2> <p>Father plowing sod all day. Mother at town. We girls down to Mr. McEwings in evening. quite fine day. Ross McEwing started for {Lumsaw?}, also Frank McLagan for Moose Jaw.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 19 (231-134) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father plowing sod all day. Brock down town twice with chop. We three girls went up to cheese factory with Jack Walker this morning. very foggy morn. cleared off and was pretty warm. good breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20 (232-133)</span></h2> <p>Father plowing sod all day. Brock hoeing. Ada, Stella and I went up to school and over to see Mabel in afternoon. Percy, Winnie, Roy, Elwin, Mary, Harry and Mabel down to spend the evening. Mr. Fielding (tea - man) called this A. M. quite fine day. few showers at times. cool night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21 (233-132)</span></h2> <p>Father finished plowing sod at noon cutting barley behind old driving - house. Brock done cutting, he {stooking?}. Ada, Stella and I at town this afternoon. Brock down after tea. very fine day. Frost visible this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST SUNDAY 22 (234-131) 1909</span></h3> <p>Ada, Stella and I up to church in forenoon. All of us down to Christian Church, Drayton in evening. {I?} baptised after service. Harry Philp took ada. All went for a drive after church. Beautiful day. Mrs. Geo Giles died this a.m. Mr.Horton preached. Jane {illegible} out at church. {illegible} Walton died about 9 o'clock this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 23 (235-130)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock cutting and {illegible} oats on other place, all day. I took girls to morning train. They gone back to Guelph. Brought home 50 lbs. {illegible} for us and 50 for Roy. Beautiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24 (236-129)</span></h3> <p>Finished cutting oats in 14 acre field, noon and started to cut in next fiels. very fine day. Mrs. Geo Giles, {illegible} Walton, and Mabel Scott buried to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST WEDNESDAY 25 (237--128) 1909</span></h3> <p>Finished cutting eight acres on other place at noon. Cut oats back by line fence in afternoon, Mother and I at town in afternoon. Got 5 baskets tomatoes from Guelph {illegible} basket. exceedingly hot day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 26 (238--127)</span></h3> <p>Father cut goose-wheat and started to cut little patch of oats on other place. Brock helping Jack draw in, in forenoon. Jack up {illegible} goose-wheat in afternoon. I up sewing at Mabel's. Very warm day. breezy in P.M.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 27 (239--126)</span></h3> <p>Father finished cutting the harvest at noon. Helping Jack Walker draw in. Brock there all day. I up at Mabel's sewing. Father {illegible} after tea wheat was cut this A.M. very fine day. Myrtle Burrow's called to say good-Bye, she going back to {illegible} to teach.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 28 (240--125) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock brought in two loads from little patches on other place, then both down at Jack's till supper time. Jack came up and they drew here after tea. Mother and I went to town after tea. Mother stayed in with grandma. Fine all, but slight shower at noon, and rain about nine o'clock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 29 (241--124)</span></h3> <p>Mrs. {J?}Henderson, Mike and J.J. Davis walked out for dinner. Bob {illegible}, Mr. and Mrs.{illegible} and Jane came along about 3:30 and stayed for tea. Mother rode home with Uncle Sam. Beautiful day. quite breezy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 30 (242-123)</span></h3> <p>Father, Brock and Jack Walker drawing in all day. Brought two {illegible} from line {fence?} and then drew from 14 acre field on other place. Tom Henderson and Janet called this evening. I took Olive's letter to mail this morning. Very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST TUESDAY 31 (243--122) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father, Jack Walker and Brock drawing {ice?} from other place. Came on rain about four o'clock. Quite a heavy rain. a little dull at times all day. Cool north wind since {illegible}.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 (214--121)</span></h3> <p>Father discing sod back of Poplars in forenoon. Brock finished in afternoon, he {illegible} goose-wheat for Jack Walker. Mother at town in afternoon. Dull cold day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 2 (245--120)</span></h3> <p>Father Jack and Brock drawing {ice?} all day, finished drawing off other place and brought in a load of goose wheat, and put {illegible}{illegible}. very fine breezy day. Big White frost this morning. Gerald took Olive's letter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 3 (246-119) 1909</span></h3> <p>Finished Harvest. Finished drawing in here in afternoon and went down and drew in Jack’s goose-wheat. Jane Lappen came here in forenoon. I walked to town in a.m. and rode back with Mabel. Father up to Bob Gass’ in evening their farm burned to ground at noon. Quite fine day, but very much like rain at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4 (247-118)</span></h3> <p>Heavy rain through night. Dull and very misty all forenoon. Father and Brock divided sheep and lambs. Father plowing on other place in afternoon. Brock took some chop to town. Mother took Jane up to Gass’s Bill Gass got our waggon and some oats in afternoon. Dull and quite cool at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 5 (248-117)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Brock up to Gass’ in afternoon. Dave Kemp here in evening. Fine brought day, but very windy, cool, frost in night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER LABOUR DAY (DOMINION) MONDAY 6 (249-116) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father harrowing back of Poplars in forenoon. Plowing on other place in afternoon. Brock took Olive’s letter down and got two plow points. I up to Mabel’s in afternoon. Brock at mr. McErning’s helping harvest in afternoon. Very fine day, but very windy, went down in evening and is quite warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7 (250-115)</span></h3> <p>Father stayed at Brock to cultivate back of Poplars then he went to Isaac Hilborm’s threshing. Mabel and I went to Drayton in forenoon. I gone up to Mabel’s to make her wedding dress. Very fine day, but cool wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8 (251-114)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock went to Isaac Hilborn’s threshing. Finished there about about nine. Father discing and harrowing back of Poplars. Brock at Mr. McErnings helping harvest. I up at Mabel’s serving. Beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 9 (252-113) 1909</span></h3> <p>Brock raked barley stubble, then they brought it in. father plowing. Mother at Drayton all day. I up at Mabel’s. Rather dull, but cleared off and was quite bright.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10 (253-112)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Brought young cattle out of brush at noon. Brock and Roy gone to town in evening. I up at Mabel’s all day. Very fine day. Maud Spurrel buried to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11 (254-111)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing all day. Brock scuffling turnips in forenoon. Dull forenoon, but brightened up in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 12 (255-110) 1909</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Hazel out in afternoon. Stayed for tea. Father done Jack Walker's milking. He went to {illegible}. very warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 13 (256-109)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing in forenoon, at Mr.{illegible} threshing in afternoon. {illegible} machine. I up sewing for Mabel. Brock picked some apples to {illegible} to Olive and took some chop down to mill. very fine day. warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14 (257-108)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock at Mosser's threshing till noon, then at Jack Walker's. Brock went up to Harry's to thresh, but machine did not come till six. I up sewing at Mabel's. Mother helping Mrs.Walker. very warm day. roads very dusty.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 15 (258-107) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father threshing at Roy's for barn, and then a couple of hours at Mr. Morrison's. (metz) Brock at Harry's threshing (Walker's machine) till three o'clock {illegible} at Mabel's. Heavy shower early in morning, then again, a heavy shower rain at noon. I {illegible} quite cold towards night. {illegible} Noble and Billy Brown married in {illegible} Church, Rothsay.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 16 (259-106)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing all day. Brock took a box of apples (51 lbs) down to ship to Olive. cost ${2.40?}. I sewing at Mabel's bright, but cold wind. Mother at town in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17 (260-105)</span></h3> <p>Father finished plowing about ten o'clock then cut and {illegible} the corn on other place. Brock harrowing. I sewing at Mabel's. fine day, cool nights. Mabel and I at Drayton in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 18 (261-104) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock digging potatoes all day. Have 19 bag rows up, about 18 bags. I up at Mabel's this forenoon. Father went to station for barrel of sugar, after tea. Brock and I down after tea. Beautiful day, cool nights.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 19 (262-103)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon Father and Mother over to Mr.Hodge's for dinner. Brock over to Walker's in afternoon. very fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 20 (263-102)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock picking potatoes all day. Made a pit. I finished Mabel's skirt and took at home. Have her seqing done. made wedding dress, green cloth skirt and silk waist. A load of 14 came out from town for corn. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 21 (264- 101) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock finished the potatoes this evening. We picked pears. Uncle Jim and Grandma here this forenoon. Mr Butt called this afternoon very fine day. Quite windy at noon. Aunt Emma and Mary called in this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22 (265-100)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock filling wood shed. I went to Mrs. Glandolis and stayed all day. Mr. Frank Cage brought us a basket of Green Gage Plum. Dull and misty in forenoon Ida Corbitt and Henry Blair married at 4 p.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 23 (266-99)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock brought up the last load of wood and a couple loads of poles and logs. Came on a heavy rain. Cleared at noon. Took team and got them shod in afternoon. Got Bed-room dishes from Uncle Jim for Mabel. Heavy rain with thunder and lightning early this morning. Cool evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 24 (267--98) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowed potato patch and sowed Fall Wheat in afternoon. Brock went to Mr.Geo {illegible} for seed wheat, after dinner. Beautiful morning, but got dull. Heavy shower gone round.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25 (268--97)</span></h3> <p>Father cultivating on other place. Brock brought lambs over to this place and took me to {J?}.Henderson's after tea. Mabel and Gerald called this afternoon. Rather bright, but cold wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 26 (269--96)</span></h3> <p>Brock up to church in forenoon. Came for me to Mr. Henderson's at night. I at {J?}.Henderson's. Went to Children's Day, in Presbyterian Church a.m. {Foresters?} {illegible}. Town Hall in P.M. Christain Song Service in evening, then up to {illegible} Robertsons to hear Mr.Craig sing. Dull and cold all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER MONDAY 27 (270-95) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing back by line fence. Brock took some chop to town in morn. Mother went up and helped put on last icing on Mabels cake in afternoon. Old. Mrs. Walker, J helma, and Nell McErning here in p.m. Brock and I up to presentation to Mabel. Gave her a {illegible) + ½ {illegible} silver spoons. Very cool, hard frost at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28 (271-94)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing. “Molly” not well to-day. Brock went for vet. He came out at noon. Horse has sore throat. I went to town with Mabel this a.m. Grandma and Martha Chaubers here for tea. Fine forenoon but got dull.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29 (272-93)</span></h3> <p>Mabel Philip and Geo Thompson arrived at 4.30. p.m. Lionel G. Howard, Arthur and myself stood with them. Father at town in forenoon. Brock drove me back to Uncle Rich’ds in forenoon. Very nasty day. Rained nearly all forenoon cleared at noon and the sun shone out quite brightly. Turned dull and misty again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 30 (273-92) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowed for a while this forenoon but had to come in. Rained very hard, clear aft p.m. but raining again at night. Uncle Rich’d brought back dishes. Very dull, raw cold wind and quite a bit of rain.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER FRIDAY 1 (274-91)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing in forenoon. Brock took mother to town. They brought up a load of mangols after dinner. Mr R. R. Hambly came on to {illegible} about sale. Brock went for mother about five. Nasty wet afternoon. Cold and raw.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY (275-90)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing. I went to town for Olive’s letter in afternoon. We pickling and preserving peaches. Dull and raw wind. Misty at times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SUNDAY 3 (276-89) 1909</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to Harvest Home services both morning and evening. Dull all day, rather mild.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 4 (277-88)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing all day and went to town after tea. Brock took some chop down in morning. Mr. Bob Mitchell called in here in forenoon. Quite a fine day, very foggy in morning.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5 (278-87)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing, back at Poplars all day. Brock at {Wilmals?} threshing in forenoon, took a bag of oats up to Mr. Brett, in afternoon. A most beautiful sunny warm day. Working “Molly” half a day now. Uncle Jim and Nellie Sole married at 8.a.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 6 (279-86) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing all day. Brock and I at Drayton Fall Fair. I stayed in for concert. Beautiful day, large clouds. Helen B. Robertson, Little Marjorie Monroe dancer, Chas. Emery and Rob’t Wilson both {comic?}. Artists at concert.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 7 (280-85)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing all day. Brock choring. Mr. Charlie Thompsonbrought his cow out this morning and got some oats. I walked out from town this afternoon. Beautiful bright day. Very warm this afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8 (281-84)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing in forenoon. At Bob Gass’ in afternoon putting foundation on barn wall. Mother at Drayton all day. Brock at Henry Hilborn’s threshing from four o’clock. Beautiful bright day. Very warm. No breeze at all windmill won’t pump</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SATURDAY 9 (282-83) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing in forenoon, at Mr McErning threshing in afternoon. Went to town after tea. Brock at Henry Hilborn’s threshing in forenoon. Brought up a load of corn and mangals; went up to Harry’s for some barley, took it down and got it chopped. Beautiful day. Little breeze.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 10 (283-82)</span></h3> <p>Brock up to Harry’s in afternoon. Home all day. Beautiful bright, balmy day. Looking like change in weather.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 11 (284-81)</span></h3> <p>Father at Mr McErning’s threshing. Finished by 5 p.m. Brock drove mother up to Bob Gass’ and went for her after tea. He choring and Wilmat and he brought home young cattle from other place. Quite heavy rain early this morn, and again after tea. Rather dull through day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER TUESDAY 12 (285-80) 1909</span></h3> <p>Our Sale. Getting cattle and sheep in, in forenoon. Morrison Hodge came over in forenoon. Had 18 men for tea. Had snow flurries this afternoon. Cold wind. Father brought up the three cattle from other place at night. Stormy night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13 (286-79)</span></h3> <p>Father finished plowing back of Poplars and started on other place in middle of afternoon. I walked to town in afternoon. Dull all day, a little snow falling all day, a cold wind all day. Corbitt and Art +Lowery came after their sheep,, Mr. Casey came for Md Jersey, Mr Page came for is calves.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 14 (287-78)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing all day on other place. Uncle Will and Grandma here in afternoon also on {illegible} for a little {illegible} {illegible}. Cold wind, but quite sunny at times. Rainy after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER FRIDAY 15 (288-77) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Mother at town in afternoon. We cleaned pipes and stove in forenoon. Brock and I picked apples in afternoon. Dull cold day. Heavy snow fall just at six. Mr. Craig came for his sheep.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16 (289-76)</span></h3> <p>Father at Frank Pages in threshing all day. Brock choring. I at town in afternoon, very nasty day. Quite snowy, almost rain, towards evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 17 (290-75)</span></h3> <p>Home all day. Very dull, scuds of snow in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 18 (291-74) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place. Went to station to meet evening train old Mr. McJarvish’s body arrived from the west, Dauphin, Man. Brock choring and picking apples. Mary Philip here in afternoon. Brock took lambs to Moorfield in forenoon. very snowy, wet forenoon. Sprinkles of rain and snow in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19 (292-73)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock taking up mangols. Father, pall bearer at Mr. McJarvish’s funeral in afternoon. Dull all day. Very hard frost to-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20 (293-72)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing in forenoon. He and Brock finished taking up mangols in afternoon. Mother at Drayton all day. Beautiful bright day. Leaves falling in showers this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 21 (294-71) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock pulling back mangols in forenoon. Plowing in afternoon. Brock drove me up to Mary’s to sew and Roy brought me home. Very nasty day. Heavy scuds of rain, off and on all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22 (295-70)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing Brock took me up to Mary’s then went down to see how percy was. Down to Mrs. Spurrell’s for a bird in afternoon. Dull and misty.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23 (296-69)</span></h3> <p>Father finished plowing {illegible phrase written above the rest of the entry} behind Poplars. Went for a load of coal in afternoon. Brock over to Ad. Flath’s and round by Drayton in morning. Dull day. Misting at times. Father, at town at night. Drew up threshing wood after he unloaded coal.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SUNDAY 24 (297-68) 1909</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church. Went to Uncle Rich’ds for dinner. Dw. and Mable were there. Mrs. J. MacIntosh and Sarah Burrows here in evening. Father down to see Percy after tea. Dull morning but cleared and was very sunshiny. Heavy frost at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 25 (298-67)</span></h3> <p>Thanksgiving Day. Father and Brock topping and draw-ing turnips. Got in seven loads. Mr Harold Ramshaw and Alwyn Heming here for dinner. I up sewing for may this p.m. Rather fine, but raining after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26 (299-66)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock working at turnips. Drew in 7 loads. I sewing at Mary’s. Jack Walker here for dinner and tea. Also Gw Walker. Lovely day. Balmy wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 27 (300-65) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock at the turnips. Drew 8 loads. Father tops and pulls them with the hoe. Mother at town all day. Raw wind. Flurries of snow in afternoon. Quite a storm. About six. Ground white. Jack here for dinner and tea. A fellow in and took a snap of house.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 28 (301-64)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock getting barn ready to thresh. At turnips in afternoon. Got 3 loads. Machine met with accident at Walter’s, so could not come here. Jack Walker and Dane Kemp took 3 loads of turnips for himself. Both here for tea. Jack for dinner. Father at town after tea. Did not thaw much. North wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29 (302-63)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock working at turnips Got all the {illegible} turnips in at noon. Jack Walter + Wade Kemp helping, also Gordie Giger. {Illegible} machine got here about nine o’clock. Threshed this afternoon. Beautiful sunshiny day. Cold north wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SATURDAY 30 (303-62) 1909</span></h3> <p>Finished threshing here at noon and moved to Burrow’s. Brock took a bag or so of chop to town in afternoon. I went up and finished Aunt Emma’s waist about 5 p.m. Fine day. Beautiful night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Halloween {added in by Clara herself} SUNDAY 31 (304-61)</span></h3> <p>I walked down to Grandma’s in a.m. Home again at night. Father and Mother went over to Dick Lowes. They away. Mother went up to see Miss Stone. A beautiful day. Very balmy and hazy. A pet day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 1 (305-60)</span></h3> <p>Finished taking up roots. Eddie Plant here all day. Father and Dane Kemp stopping in forenoon and moved to Uncle Rich’ds and threshed some. Roy drew home some turnips. I walked to town in evening. Very fine balmy day. Jack W. 2 meals. Uncle Rich’d here for dinner [{illegible} thinks someone tampered with machine. Was all forenoon fixing it]</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER TUESDAY 2 (306-59) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father at Uncle Rich’ds threshing and also at Morrison’s. Brock and Eddie Plant sifting ashes in forenoon. Mother came to town this afternoon, Uncle Will and Grandma went to Guelph on 4.32. I came home with mother. Very disagreeable day. Raining and misting, was very splashy. Jack W. here for 2 meals</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3 (307-58)</span></h3> <p>Father at Henry Hilborn’s threshing in forenoon. Brock took grist to Drayton in forenoon, picking snow apple’s at Jack’s. Father plowing on other place. Jack W. and Dave Kemp here for two meals. Cold wind, rather dull. Brock and I down to Mr. McErning’s after tea</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 4 (308-57)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Brock picking apples down at Jack’s and on other place. Jack W. here for dinner. {Illegible} of rain and snow at times then lovely sunshine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER FRIDAY 5 (309-56) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place, below turnips Brock picking apples. Mother at Drayton in forenoon. I drove her up to Aunt Emma’s after dinner, then went over to Mrs. J. Butt’s with cucumbers. Got a basket of onions. Jack W. here for 2 meals. Beautiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6 (310-55)</span></h3> <p>Father started to plow back sod field on other place, next to McErning’s. Brock at town in forenoon. Jack W. here for two meals. Beautiful day. Quie warm. Norm. Perkin here for dinner, took old cutting box away.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 7 (311-54)</span></h3> <p>Harry Philip took me out to Mabel’s {pencilled out word} in forenoon. We went to church at Riverston in afternoon, Mr. Nursl preached. Brock went up to Woodisse’s in afternoon. Very fine but about 4p.m. got dark and started to rain about eleven. Kept it up almost all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 8 (312-53) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock dug out key over drain at horse stable and filled it in with stone. Brock cleaned henhouse in p.m. father plowing in p.m. Jack W. 2 meals. Harry and I arrived home about {illegible}. Dull forenoon, cleared off in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9 (313-52)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing sod all day. Brock at town getting “Paddy” clipped. Jack W. here 2 meals. {Illegible} over in evening, “Buffalo Bill” Boyd called here this forenoon, {illegible} Md Mrs. Shepherd. Quite fine day, cold east wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10 (314-51)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Brock choring. Jack W. 2 meals. Mother at town in afternoon. Dull all day. Quite a fog, almost rain at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 11 (315-50) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Brock choring and brought in carrots beets and cabbage. Aunt Emma here in afternoon. I went to town this morning and walked home at night. Jack W. 2 meals. Beautiful, balmy day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12 (316-49)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Brock choring. Old Mr Shepherd got a jag of hay at noon. Jack W. 2 meals. Misty and showery for a while this forenoon, cleared and was lovely day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13 (317-48)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Brock took down a couple bags of chop in afternoon, to town. Jack W. 2 meals. Quite fine till three o’clock, then a heavy deep fog settled over the land.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER SUNDAY 14 (318-47) 1909</span></h3> <p>Mother and Brock up to Presbyterian church this morning. Mr Edmison preached. Brock over to Tom Miller’s and Jack {illegible} in afternoon. Beautiful {Indian?} Summers day. Pretty warm day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 15 (319-46)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing sod on other place all day. Brock choring and finished gathering in the apples. Nother at town in afternoon. Jack W. 2 meals. Raw dull cold day . looking like a storm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16 (320-45)</span></h3> <p>Father plowed till eleven o’clock. Started to sleet, then turned to rain and continued all day. Very dull, angry looking and dark. Brought sheep home this p.m. Jack W. here for dinner. {Added in by Elizabeth} Fearful heavy rain all night also heavy wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Elizabeth wrote the following entry:</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 17 (321-44)</span></h3> <p>Robt finished ploughing 14 acres of Sod on other place at 11 oclock. The started there, in the corner sod field. J.W. here Heavy snow storm and high wind all afternoon. Clara got ready and went to Guelph Brock took her down. Robt choring afternoon Covered potato pit.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 18 (322-43)</span></h3> <p>Robt ploughing sod all day. Bob Gass here for staw Staid for dinner. Brock choring forenoon then went to Drayton with chop afternoon. Snowing a little all day J.W. here for D+S.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19 (323-42)</span></h3> <p>Robt ploughing sod all day much finer Brock choring + with chop in the afternoon. Dave Kemp rode home with him + said for tea and all night. J.W. here for D+S.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER SATURDAY 20 (324-41) 1909</span></h3> <p>Robt ploughing Sod all day Brock + D Kemp cleaned out the kitchen chimney. Brock choring and Kemp went to {illegible} for his trunk along with old Dick. took it to Harry’s and back for dinner. J.W. here for D + Supper. Brock choring round and helped me to churn. Rather fine day but rained at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 21 (325-40)</span></h3> <p>All at home all day Robt, Brock + I Clara in Guelph Dull, dark + cloudy</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 22 (326-39)</span></h3> <p>Robt + Brock choring forenoon Robt at Drayton afternoon Brock choring round and helping me. Raining very early. Rained all day and fog. on to the {illegible} and everything. Terrible {illegible} storm. Great damage done to trees. Colder at night and snowing</p> <p><br /> {Elizabeth Philip had written this entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 (327-38) 1909</span></h3> <p>Robt + Brock choring then Robt down to help J.W. load pig but got word not to take them. Then came home and peeled a {fur?} {illegible} forenoon. Then drawing out manure. The trees and everything outside still loaded with ice. J.W. here for Dinner + supper. Bright sun but cold wind. Mr+Mrs Hodge here evening to pay for cattle Mrs. J Corbitt + Lizzie Dickening begging for that supper.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24 (328-37)</span></h3> <p>Robt + Brock choring and drawing out manure. Brock help J.W. load pigs. I went to Drayton forenoon and back at five. J.W. not home to day William Lowery brought back oats + Hicks Gimlett brought little sack of hay on other place. Trees still loaded not thawing any. Cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 25 (329-36)</span></h3> <p>Robt choring and drawing out manure to little orchard. Brock helped me churn Thawing a very little J.W. not here today. Robt gone to Drayton, got Olive bitter cold + freezing at night.</p> <p>{Elizabeth Philip seems to have written this entry. She commonly refers to her husband as "Robt" in all of her journals.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER FRIDAY 26 (330-35) 1909</span></h3> <p>Great change in the weather this morning. Misty and quite mild. Henry Hazzeltine came to dig ditch across the road. Robt helped him finished about four. Brock choring forenoon then took some cabbage to Rothsay and to Mary’s afternoon. Still thawing at night. {Elizabeth seems to have written this entry}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27 (331-34)</span></h3> <p>{From here, returns to Clara's handwriting} Father choring and digging a drain round driving-house to let the water away. Brock got paddy shod and met me at noon. I had an enjoyable time in Guelph. Very fine forenoon. Mother over to Mr. Hatch’s in afternoon road very muddy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 28 (332-33)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Father over to Mr. Hatch’s baby’s funeral in afternoon. Dane Kemp here in evening. Very dull, misty and rainy in afternoon. Turning colder.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 29 (333-32) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father choring and cutting up broken limbs. Brock took down a bag of chop in morning. Plowed little garden patch for next year. Very fine day. Freezing hard at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30 (334-31)</span></h3> <p>Father done the chores, cutting up broken limbs in orchard. Plowing behind Poplars in afternoon. Mother at Drayton all day. Brock down with load of chop in forenoon. Very fine bright day. Freezing hard at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 (335-30)</span></h3> <p>Father went for load of coal to Ad. Plath’s coal house (2260 lbs) in forenoon. Plowing behind Poplars in afternoon. Brock and I down town after tea. Beautiful day. Lilly Morrison and Fred Giles married.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 2 (336-29) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father done chores. Brock took pedigree {of?} calf up to Roy. Then they sawed and split up some dead ash in Poplar brush. Father plowing behind polars in afternoon. Henry Perkin here for dinner. Brock drove him home after dinner. Mary Philip here in morn. Beautiful bright day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3 (337-28)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and cutting up old apple trees in orchard. {Illegible} H. Walker got a young gander here $1.48¢ Dull all day. Quite foggy. We washed woodwork in kitchen.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4 (338-27)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock cutting up apple trees in forenoon. Father ploughing in afternoon Brock took some chop to town in afternoon. Dull foggy day. Mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SUNDAY 5 (339-26) 1909</span></h3> <p>Brock drove me down to Grandma’s just before dinner and came for me about four o’clock. I went up to see Annie Fox for an hour or so. Rather bright in forenoon, but got dull raw east wind blowing. Raining at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 6 (340-25)</span></h3> <p>Father done chores and went down for chop. Could not get it. Splitting wood in orchard. Brock over to Mr. Hilborns. Weighed bee hives and put them in cellar. 82; 69; 43 lbs. Tied up row bushes. Dull day, raw cold wind. We made Xmas cake.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7 (341-24)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and cleaning hen pens. Father went to Drayton about three o’clock. Very threatening forenoon, started to storm. Very stormy and windy at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 8 (342-23) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father took brock to station. He gone to Winter Fair at Guelph. Father choring and walked to town after tea for Olive’s butter. Very stormy and cold all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 9 (343-22)</span></h3> <p>Father choring and cleaned goose-pen. Went to meet evening train, but Brock did not come. Very stormy and cold. Strong westerly wind blowing. Lots of snow on 12th line.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10 (344-21)</span></h3> <p>Father choring, over to H. Hilborns in forenoon and sifted ashes. Brock came home from Guelph at noon and walked out. Very stormy all day, lots of snow fell to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SATURDAY 11 (345-20) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores in forenoon. Brock took mother down to town this afternoon. She staying with grandma. Father took load of {mangols?} to A.O. Wisner. Beautiful bright day, cutters and sleighs running.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 12 (346-19)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Brock went down to grandmas for mother in afternoon, Eg. Benson came here in afternoon and stayed all night. Very cold raw wind blowing, got very stormy towards evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 13 (347-18)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Brock went to Rothsay to pay taxes ($70.55). Eg. Benson went up to Gass’. Very disagreeable day. Raining and misting nearly all day. Mild to-night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER TUESDAY 14 (348-17) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Father painted storm door and went to town after dinner. Very stormy all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15 (349-16)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Father painted kitchen chairs. Brock and I at town in afternoon. Jack Walker up for dinner. Will Gregory called this afternoon. He came home from west yesterday. Pretty stormy all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 16 (350-15)</span></h3> <p>Father and brock done chores and drawing out manure. Brock and I up to “Fish Supper” in English Church in evening. Quite fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER FRIDAY 17 (351-14) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father drawing out manure and done the chores. Brock and I up helping straighten up in church in afternoon. Very mild forenoon, but wind went round to west, snowed quite heavily. Quite cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18 (352-13)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Brock took some chop to town in afternoon. We picked 9 geese. Quite cold and very stormy at times.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 19 (353-12)</span></h3> <p>Brock and mother went down to see grandma in forenoon. Rather stormy and cold. Olive started at 2.30 a.m. for home. Miss Bain coming with her to Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 20 (354-11) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done the chores {Illegible} came and they killed and picked 14 turkeys. Brock went to town with a couple bags of chop and brought home a barrel to pack fowl in. Packed them at night. 8 geese- 13 turkeys. Quite snowy all day. Olive arrived in Toronto 3.30 p.m. Essie met her and she went with her.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21 (355-10)</span></h3> <p>Father took bbl. fowl to station and brought home a load of coal from Plath’s. Got another load in afternoon mother and I at Drayton in afternoon. Not very bright. Olive came up to Guelph from Toronto.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22 (356-9)</span></h3> <p>Father brought three loads coal from Drayton. Brock and I went down to meet Olive on night train. Train 1hrs.30mins late. Rather cold night. She not changed any- looks real well and feels fine. Car. North and Bob Burns married at Palmerston.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 23 (357-8) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores and drew out manure. Dull and inclined to be mild. Uncle Rich’d called to see Olive in afternoon, and Sarah Burrows at night.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24 (358-7)</span></h3> <p>Father done chores and cleaned out pens also finished getting manure out. Brock, Olive and I went to Grandma’s in forenoon had dinner and spent a couple hours in town in afternoon. Up to a party at Jake Corbitt’s in evening. Rather cold wind, snowed quite heavily through night.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Christmas day (DOMINION) SATURDAY 25 (359-6)</span></h3> <p>Home all day. Mr and Miss. Duncan out for dinner and spent the afternoon. Rather raw east wind. Soft snow falling, {illegible} frosted. Father gave me a gold watch for Xmas, also got a fountain pen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SUNDAY 26 (360-5) 1909</span></h3> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Uncle Will and Grandma here for tea. Jack Walker and Alviyn Fleming here in evening. Rather stormy morning, but turned out quite fine. Father at Mr. Udy’s funeral in p.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 27 (361-4)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done the chores, cleaned all the pens and went back for plow. We washed a large washing. Very fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (362-3)</span></h3> <p>Father drew up the ash from bush after dinner. Father and Brock done chores and cut up some dry ash in bush in forenoon. Brock and Mother at town in afternoon. Ritta Hilborn here in afternoon for an hour. Mr. and Mrs. J Henderson, Miss Duncan, Nellie Robertson and Annie Fox out here in evening. Quite nice day. Very heavy snow fall in morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 29 (363-2) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Father went to town in forenoon. Putting in new axe handles in afternoon. Henry Heseltine here in afternoon. Olive, Brock and I over to spend the evening with Ella and WIllie Gregory. Lovely day, but very sharp. Jack Brooks and Maud Cosford.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 30 (364-1)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon, putting in axe handles and cutting “dead ash” in bush. Mary Philip called this afternoon. Olive and I over to see Ritta Hilborn in afternoon. Quite fine and bright but started to storm in evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 31 (365)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and cutting wood in bush. Olive and I in Drayton this afternoon. Mr. Chas. Walker and Cecil here in evening. Quite fine day, pretty cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February 23- ‘09.</span></h3> <p>Olive and I invited up to Merrell Robertson after skating, for lunch. Those present: Mrs. Doyle, Mike O’Hara, Mr. Davis, Maud Pollock, Harry Clemens, Lila Doyle, Mr + Mrs. R. Olive Madge Smith Milton Hambly, Mary and Margaret Robertson.</p> <p>Mr J. W. Jake left Drayton School at Xmas 1908. Entered Queen’s University Kingston. Olive and I met him in Toronto April 15, ‘09. He went West for the holidays. Regina. Mr. Rogers (married) came in Mr Jake’s place. He did not get along well so was asked to resign at Easter. A Mr. Casseluan, Kingston took his place.</p> <p>E. Elmer Smith left Drayton April 17th 1909. Spent a couple of weeks at home in Toronto, then went west. Henry Roberts took his place.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sept 27. 1909.</span></h3> <p>J.J Waris left Drayton and went to Mt Forest. Mike took his position as teller, Henry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> <p>Roberts took mikes job and Mr. jarell from Kindcardine took is furior.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. 18, 1909</span></h3> <p>I went to Guelph on 4.32. Had tea with Jim and Nellie. Saw Ada Hymmen Thur. at noon. Nellie and I down town in afternoon I called into Mrs. Chubb’s about six. Just saw Ray. Saw Stella Fri. morning We went round and saw Mrs.Chubb then went to Mrs. Coghlan. Had four fillings put in. Two in forenoon and two in afternoon Saturday had filling done in forenoon then had dinner and spent the rest of the day with Stella went to moving pictures. They came home with us. Sunday I went to church with Uncle Willie and had dinner at the hotel with Will. Walked with Stella in p.m. and spent the evening at jim’s. Lily and Bird there for tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> <p>{Page is empty}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> <p>{Page is empty}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DATE CASH ACCOUNT- JANUARY RECEIVED PAID</span></h2> <p>4. Sold Bull to J. J. Dowling 55.00</p> <p><br /> 5. Paid Post- Office Box for ‘08 8 ‘9 3.00</p> <p><br /> 4. “ Lodge {illegible} (2 lodges) to end of Feb</p> <p><br /> 5. BBL Sugar from Guelph {illegible} 50¢</p> <p><br /> 6. Sold Gobbler to Jim Kitley 1.55</p> <p><br /> 18. Got Rhode Island Rooster from Mr. Milne, Paisley Express 2.00 .55</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DATE BILLS PAYABLE- OCTOBER DOLLS. CTS.</span></h2> <p>Sept 20 1909. A load out for corn Mr and Mrs. J Henderson, Mike O’Hara, Beckie Pollock, Miss {Maser?}, Cora White, Horsheal Hilborn, Miss Reid, Madge Smith, Mrs. (Waris?), Ella Mihm, Nellie Robertson, Miss Duncan, Mrs. Herb Patterson.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">RECEIVABLE</span></h2> <p>Dec, 24, 1909 Olive, Brock and I up to a party at jake Corbitts. Mr. + Mrs. Corrigan, Mr. Jes. Adams, Miss. J. Weleh and Mr. Will Burns.</p> <p>Dec 28, 1909 Mr. and Mrs. J Henderson, Miss Duncan, Nell Robertson and annie Fore out for evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Presented a suitcase to Annie {tod?] , July 23. '09</p> <p>She going to Pincher Creek Alta, to clerk</p> <p>Very disagreeable night. Those present.</p> <p>Miss Duncan, Mr. J. Henderson</p> <p>Mr. &amp; Mrs. R. Henderson - Miss Ella Mihn</p> <p>" " " J. Lung. - Mr. &amp; Mrs. McIsaac</p> <p>" " " Mrs. Robertson - Bob Kirkpatrick</p> <p>Miss N. B. Robertson - Cara White</p> <p>Mrs. &amp; Miss Muriel Robertson. - Mr. Davis</p> <p>Mrs. Doyel. - Norm. Flath</p> <p>Dr. &amp; Mrs. Flath - my-self.</p> <p>Mrs Dr Coram &amp; lady friend -</p> <p>Mrs P. Pollock, Maud &amp; Beckie -</p> <p>Mr. R R. &amp; Milton Hambly -</p> <p>Aug. 12, 1909. Spent the evening at</p> <p>Gussie {Noeekers?}. Those present.</p> <p>Chester and Minnie Walker</p> <p>Arthuer " Alice Page.</p> <p>Percy " Rose McErving</p> <p>Howard " Seth Hilborn</p> <p>Percy " Alva Armstrong</p> <p>Bernice {Noeeker?}</p> <p>M. A. {Oytara?}</p> <p>Beckie Pollock</p> <p>Arthur Armstrong. Mr. J.J. Harris.</p> <p>Vera Wippel &amp; Chrissie Thompson</p> <p>Louis Wippel, ALvin Bassett</p> <p>Mrs. Bassett, baby Faith,</p> <p>Lussie, Miss {Noeeker?} and myself.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>"As our flag floats out to the breeze,</p> <p>memories fly back to me keen;</p> <p>Again I'm a lass gathering Shamrocks</p> <p>In a frock all made in green."</p> <p></p> <p>Met at Chubb's April 22nd '09</p> <p>Mr. Les. Miller from Harriston</p> <p>Mr. Ray Marilock</p> <p>Mr, Bob. Cockran (Scotch)</p> <p>Frank and Will.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">RECEIVABLE</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CHARTERED BANKS IN CANADA</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">ONTARIO</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Place.</td> <td>Name of Bank.</td> </tr><tr><td>Acton</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Agincourt</td> <td>Metropolitan</td> </tr><tr><td>Ailsa Craig</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Alexandria</td> <td>Ottawa. Union</td> </tr><tr><td>Alfred</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Almonte</td> <td>Montreal. Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Alton</td> <td>Hamilton</td> </tr><tr><td>Alvinston</td> <td>Merchants Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Allandale</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Allenford</td> <td>Farmers</td> </tr><tr><td>Alliston</td> <td>Home. Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ameliasburg</td> <td>Metropolitan</td> </tr><tr><td>Amherstberg</td> <td>Molsons. Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ancaster</td> <td>Hamilton</td> </tr><tr><td>Arkona</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Arnprior</td> <td>Nova Scotia. Ottawa</td> </tr><tr><td>Arthur</td> <td>Royal. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Athens</td> <td>Merchants. Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Atwood</td> <td>Hamilton</td> </tr><tr><td>Auburn</td> <td>Sterling</td> </tr><tr><td>Aultsville</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Aurora</td> <td>Montreal. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Avonmore</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Aylmer</td> <td>Molsons. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ayr</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ayton</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Baden</td> <td>Dominion</td> </tr><tr><td>Bancroft</td> <td>Metropolitan</td> </tr><tr><td>Barrie</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Nova Scotia.</p> <p>Toronto.</p> Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bath</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bayfield</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beachburg</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beamsville</td> <td>Hamilton</td> </tr><tr><td>Beaverton</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beeton</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Belle River</td> <td>Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Belleville</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Farmers.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Standard</p> United Empire.</td> </tr><tr><td>Berlin</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Hamilton.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> Nova Scotia.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place.</td> <td>Name of Bank.</td> </tr><tr><td>Berlin</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bethany</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Blackstock</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Blenheim</td> <td>Commerce. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Blind River</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bloomfield</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Blyth</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bobcaygeon</td> <td>B.N. America.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bolton</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bond Head</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bothwell</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bowmanville</td> <td>Montreal. <p>Royal,</p> Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bracebridge</td> <td>Crown. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bradford</td> <td>Standard. Toronto</td> </tr><tr><td>Brampton</td> <td>Dominion. Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brantford</td> <td>B.N. America. <p>Commerce.</p> <p>Hamilton.</p> <p>Imperial.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Standard.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brechin</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bridgeburg</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brigden</td> <td>Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bright</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brighton</td> <td>Metropolitan. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brockville</td> <td>Crown. <p>Metropolitan.</p> <p>Molsons.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brooklin</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brownhill</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brownsville</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brucefield</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brussels</td> <td>Metropolitan. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Burford</td> <td>Crown. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Burgessville</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Burlington</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cache Bay</td> <td>Quebec</td> </tr><tr><td>Cainsville</td> <td>B.N. America.</td> </tr><tr><td>Caledonia</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cambray</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Camden East</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Campbellford</td> <td>B. N. America. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cannington</td> <td>Home. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cardinal</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cargill</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Carleton Place</td> <td>Ottawa. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Carps</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place</td> <td>Name of Bank</td> </tr><tr><td>Castleton</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cayuga</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Chatham</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Chatsworth</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cheltenham</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Chelsey</td> <td>Hamilton. Merchants</td> </tr><tr><td>Chesterville</td> <td>Molsons. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Chippawa</td> <td>Royal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Claremont</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Clifford</td> <td>Traders. Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cobalt</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Imperial.</p> Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cobden</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cobourg</td> <td>Dominion. <p>Metropolitan</p> <p>Standard.</p> <p>Toronto.</p> United Empire.</td> </tr><tr><td>Colborne</td> <td>Standard. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Coldwater</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Collingwood</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Montreal.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Comber</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cookstown</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cooksville</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Consecon</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Copper Cliff</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cornwall</td> <td>Montreal. <p>Royal.</p> Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Courtwright</td> <td>Traders. Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Craighurst</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Crediton</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Creemore</td> <td>Merchants. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Crysler</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dashwood</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dehli</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>De Lorimer</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Delta</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Deseronto</td> <td>Montreal. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dorchester</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Drayton</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dresden</td> <td>Commerce. Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Drumbo</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dublin</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dundalk</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dundas</td> <td>Commerce. Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dungannon</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place</td> <td>Name of Bank</td> </tr><tr><td>Dunnville</td> <td>Commerce. Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dunsford</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Durham</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dutton</td> <td>Molsons. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>East Toronto</td> <td>Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Eganville</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Eglinton</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Elgin</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Elmira</td> <td>Metropolitan. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Elmvale</td> <td>Toronto. Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Elora</td> <td>Merchants. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Embro</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Englehart</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Enterprise</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Erin</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Essex</td> <td>Crown. Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ethel</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Everett</td> <td>Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Exeter</td> <td>Commerce. Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fenelon Falls</td> <td>B.N. America. Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fenwick</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fergus</td> <td>Imperial. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Finch</td> <td>Merchants. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fingal</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Flesherton</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Florence</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fonthill</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fordwich</td> <td>Hamilton. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Forest</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fort Erie</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fort Frances</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fort William</td> <td>Commerce <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Imperial.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Northern.</p> <p>Traders.</p> Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Frankford</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Galt</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Imperial.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Toronto.</p> United Empire.</td> </tr><tr><td>Gananoque</td> <td>Merchants. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Georgetown</td> <td>Hamilton. Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Glencoe</td> <td>Merchants. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Goderich</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CHARTERED BANKS IN CANADA-Continued</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Place.</td> <td>Name of Bank.</td> </tr><tr><td>Goderich</td> <td>Montreal. Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Gore Bay</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Gorrie</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Grafton</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Grand Valley</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Granton</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Gravenhurst</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Grimsby</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Guelph</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Metropolitan.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Royal.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hagersville</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Haileybury</td> <td>Ottawa. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Haliburton</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hamilton</td> <td>Hamilton. <p>- North End Br.</p> <p>- East End Br.</p> <p>- West End Br.</p> <p>- Deering Br.</p> <p>B.N. America.</p> <p>- Barton St.</p> <p>- Victoria Ave.</p> <p>Commerce.</p> <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Imperial</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Molsons.</p> <p>- Market Br.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>- Sherman Ave.</p> <p>Nova Scotia.</p> <p>Traders.</p> <p>- East Branch.</p> <p>United Empire.</p> - Locke St.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hanover</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Harriston</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Harrietsville</td> <td>Traders</td> </tr><tr><td>Harrow</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Harrowsmith</td> <td>Metropolitan</td> </tr><tr><td>Hastings</td> <td>Toronto. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Havelock</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hawkesbury</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hawkestone</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hensall</td> <td>Molsons</td> </tr><tr><td>Hepworth</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hespeler</td> <td>Dominion. Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hickson</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Highgate</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hillsburg</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hillsdale</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hintonburgh</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Holstein</td> <td>Montreal. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Huntsville</td> <td>Dominion</td> </tr><tr><td>Ilderton</td> <td>Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Inglewood</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ingersoll</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place.</td> <td>Name of Bank</td> </tr><tr><td>Lucan</td> <td>Merchants. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lucknow</td> <td>Hamilton. Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lynden</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Madoc</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mallorytown</td> <td>Crown. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Manotick</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Maple</td> <td>Sterling. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Markdale</td> <td>Merchants</td> </tr><tr><td>Markham</td> <td>Metropolilan. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Marmora</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Massey</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Martintown</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mattawa</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Maynooth</td> <td>Metropolitan</td> </tr><tr><td>Maxville</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Meaford</td> <td>Merchants. Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Melbourne</td> <td>Home. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Merlin</td> <td>Molsons</td> </tr><tr><td>Merrickville</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Merritton</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Metcalf</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Midland</td> <td>B. N. America. <p>Hamilton.</p> Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mildmay</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Milton</td> <td>Farmers. <p>Hamilton.</p> Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Milverton</td> <td>Hamilton. Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Millbrook</td> <td>Montreal. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Millbank</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mitchell</td> <td>Hamilton. Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mille Roche</td> <td>Metropolitan. Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Moorefield</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Monkton</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Morrisburg</td> <td>Molsons. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mountain</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mount Albert</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mount Bridges</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mount Forest</td> <td>Montreal. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Napanee</td> <td>Crown. <p>Dominion.</p> Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Nestleton</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Neustadt</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Newboro</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Newcastle</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>New Dundee</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Newington</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Newmarket</td> <td>Montreal. Toronto</td> </tr><tr><td>New Hamburg</td> <td>Hamilton. Western.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place</td> <td>Name of Bank</td> </tr><tr><td>Owen Sound</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Paisley</td> <td>Traders, Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Pakenham</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Palermo</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Palmerston</td> <td>Hamilton</td> </tr><tr><td>Paris</td> <td>Commerce. Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Parkhill</td> <td>Commerce. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Parry Harbor</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Parry Sound</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Ottawa.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Pefferlaw</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Pembroke</td> <td>Ottawa. <p>Royal.</p> Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Penetanguishene</td> <td>Western</td> </tr><tr><td>Perth</td> <td>Merchants. <p>Montreal.</p> Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Peterborough</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Nova Scotia.</p> <p>Ottawa.</p> <p>Royal.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Petrolea</td> <td>Metropolitan. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Philipsville</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Pickering</td> <td>Western</td> </tr><tr><td>Picton</td> <td>Metropolitan. <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Standard.</p> United Empire.</td> </tr><tr><td>Plantagenet</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Plattsville</td> <td>Western</td> </tr><tr><td>Pontypool</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Arthur</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Imperial.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Molsons</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Burwell</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Colborne</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Credit</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Dalhousie</td> <td>Sterling,</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Dover</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Elgin</td> <td>Hamilton. Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Hope</td> <td>Montreal. <p>Toronto.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Portland</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Perry</td> <td>Commerce Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Rowan</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Stanley</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Powassan</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Prescott</td> <td>Merchants. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Preston</td> <td>Merchants. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Priceville</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Princeton</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place.</td> <td>Name of Bank.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stirling</td> <td>United Empire.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stittsville</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stony Creek</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stouffville</td> <td>Farmers. <p>Standard.</p> Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stratford</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Strathroy</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Standard.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Streetsville</td> <td>Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sturgeon Falls</td> <td>Quebec. Traders</td> </tr><tr><td>Sudbury</td> <td>Montreal. <p>Toronto.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sunderland</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sutton West</td> <td>Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sydenham</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tamworth</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tara</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tavistock</td> <td>Western. Traders</td> </tr><tr><td>Tecumseh</td> <td>Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Teeswater</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thamesford</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thamesville</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thedford</td> <td>Commerce</td> </tr><tr><td>Thessalon</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thorold</td> <td>Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thornbury</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thorndale</td> <td>Home</td> </tr><tr><td>Thornhill</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thornton</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tilbury</td> <td>Dominion. Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tillsonburg</td> <td>Traders. Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tiverton</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Toronto</td> <td>Commerce. <p>- Bloor &amp; Yonge</p> <p>- Market Br.</p> <p>- Parkdale.</p> <p>- Parliament St.</p> <p>- Queen &amp; Bathurst</p> <p>- Queen East</p> <p>- Spadina &amp; College</p> <p>- Yonge &amp; College.</p> <p>- Yonge &amp; Queen.</p> <p>Crown.</p> <p>- Agnes Street.</p> <p>- Spadina &amp; College</p> <p>Dominion.</p> <p>- Avenue Road</p> <p>- Bloor &amp; Bathurst</p> <p>- Broadview Ave.</p> <p>- City Hall.</p> <p>- Doverc'rt &amp; Bloor</p> <p>- Dundas St.</p> <p>- Market</p> <p>- Queen St. W. Br.</p> <p>- Sherburne St.</p> - Spad. Ave. &amp; Coll.</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td>Merchants. Traders</td> </tr><tr><td>Innerkip</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Inwood</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Iroqois</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Islington</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Janetville</td> <td>United Empire</td> </tr><tr><td>Jarvis</td> <td>Hamilton</td> </tr><tr><td>Jasper</td> <td>Ottawa. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Jordan</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kearney</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Keene</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Keewatin</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kemptville</td> <td>Ottawa. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kenora</td> <td>Imperial. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kerwood</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Killaloe</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kinburn</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kincardine</td> <td>Merchants. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>King City</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kingston</td> <td>B. N. America. <p>Crown.</p> <p>Commerce.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kingsville</td> <td>Molsons. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kinmount</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kirkfield</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kleinburg</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lakefield</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lanark</td> <td>Ottawa</td> </tr><tr><td>Lancaster</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lansdowne</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Latchford</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lawrence Station</td> <td>Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Leamington</td> <td>Merchants. <p>Traders.</p> Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lefroy</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lindsay</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Farmers.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Linwood</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Listowel</td> <td>Hamilton. Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Little Britain</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Little Current</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>London</td> <td>B.N. America. <p>Market Sq.</p> <p>Commerce.</p> <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Home.</p> <p>Imperial.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Molsons.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Nova Scotia.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>London North</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>London East</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>L'Original</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>New Liskeard</td> <td>Imperial. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>New Lowell</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>New Toronto</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Niagara</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Niagara Falls</td> <td>Hamilton. ImperialUp. Brg,</td> </tr><tr><td>Niagara Falls</td> <td>Royal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Niagara Falls So.</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>North Augusta</td> <td>Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>North Bay</td> <td>Imperial. <p>Ottawa.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>North Claremont</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>North Gower</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>N'th. Williamsburg</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Norwich</td> <td>Molsons. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Norwood</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Norval</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Osnabruck Centre</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Oakville</td> <td>Merchants. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Odessa</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Oil Springs</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Omemee</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Orangeville</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Hamilton.</p> Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Orillia</td> <td>Dominion. <p>Merchants.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Orono</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Osgoode Station</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Oshawa</td> <td>Dominion. Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ottawa</td> <td>Ottawa. <p>- Bank St.</p> <p>- Bank St. and Fourth Ave.</p> <p>- Bank St. and Gladstone Av.</p> <p>- Rideau St.</p> <p>- Somerset St.</p> <p>B. N. America.</p> <p>Crown, Spark St.</p> <p>- " Rideau St</p> <p>Commerce.</p> <p>- " Bank St.</p> <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Imperial.</p> <p>- " Bank St.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>- " Bank St.</p> <p>Molsons.</p> <p>Nationale.</p> <p>Nova Scotia.</p> <p>Quebec.</p> <p>Royal.</p> <p>- " Bank St.</p> <p>Standard.</p> <p>- " Dalhousie St.</p> <p>Union.</p> - " Market Br.</td> </tr><tr><td>Otterville</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Owen Sound</td> <td>Hamilton. <p>Merchants.</p> Molsons.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Queensville</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rainy River</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Renfrew</td> <td>Merchants. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Richmond Hill</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Richmond</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ridgetown</td> <td>Molsons. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ridgeway</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ripley</td> <td>Hamilton. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rockwood</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rodney</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Roseneath</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Russell</td> <td>Ottawa</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Catherines</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Imperial.</p> <p>Nova Scotia.</p> <p>Sterling.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Clements</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Davids</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. George</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Mary's</td> <td>Montreal. <p>Traders.</p> Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Thomas</td> <td>Dominion. <p>Home.</p> <p>Imperial</p> <p>- East End.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> Molsons, E. End.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sandwich</td> <td>Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sarnia</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Toronto.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sault Ste. Marie</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Imperial.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Schomberg</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Scotland</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Seaforth</td> <td>Commerce. Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Seeleys Bay</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sebringville</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Selkirk</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Shakespeare</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Shannonville</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sharbot Lake</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Shedden</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Shelburne</td> <td>Toronto. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Simcoe</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Hamilton.</p> Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Smith's Falls</td> <td>Molsons. <p>Ottawa.</p> Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Smithville</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Southampton</td> <td>Farmers. Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sombra</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sparta</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Springbrook</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Springfield</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Springford</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stayner</td> <td>Toronto</td> </tr><tr><td>Stevensville</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Toronto</td> <td>Dominion - Contd. <p>- Yonge &amp; Cottinghman</p> <p>- Union Stock Yds.</p> <p>- Victoria St.</p> <p>Farmers</p> <p>Home.</p> <p>- Bloor &amp; Bathurst.</p> <p>- Church St.</p> <p>- Queen St. W.</p> <p>- Queen &amp; Bathurst.</p> <p>Imperial.</p> <p>- Bloor &amp; Spadina</p> <p>- King &amp; Spadina</p> <p>- King &amp; York</p> <p>- Market.</p> <p>- Yonge &amp; Bloor</p> <p>- Yonge &amp; Queen</p> <p>Metropolitan</p> <p>- College &amp; Bathurst</p> <p>- Dundas &amp; Arthur</p> <p>- King St. West</p> <p>- Market</p> <p>- Parkdale</p> <p>- Queen E. &amp; Lee Av.</p> <p>- Queen &amp; McCaul.</p> <p>Sovereign</p> <p>- Market.</p> <p>- Labor Temple.</p> <p>Standard.</p> <p>- Bay St.</p> <p>- Market.</p> <p>- Parkdale.</p> <p>- Yonge St.</p> <p>Sterling.</p> <p>- Adelaide &amp; Simcoe</p> <p>- Parkdale</p> <p>Toronto.</p> <p>- Dundas St.</p> <p>- Elm St.</p> <p>- King &amp; Bathurst</p> <p>- Queen &amp; Bolton.</p> <p>- Queen &amp; Parlia't.</p> <p>- Queen &amp; Spadina.</p> <p>- Yonge St.</p> <p>Traders.</p> <p>- Avenue Road.</p> <p>- Riverdale.</p> <p>- King &amp; Spadina.</p> <p>- Yonge &amp; Bloor.</p> <p>United Empire.</p> <p>- North Toronto.</p> <p>Hamilton.</p> <p>- College &amp; Ossingt'n</p> <p>- Queen &amp; Spadina.</p> <p>- Yonge and Gould.</p> <p>B. N. America.</p> <p>- Yonge St.</p> <p>- Bloor &amp; Lnasd'ne.</p> <p>- King &amp; Dufferin.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>- Parkdale.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>- Carlton St.</p> <p>- Queen St.</p> <p>- Richmond St.</p> <p>- Yonge St.</p> - Wellington St.</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CHARTERED BANKS IN CANADA-Continued.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Place</td> <td>Name of Bank</td> </tr><tr><td>Toronto</td> <td>Molsons <p>- Queen &amp; Beacons[field.</p> <p>Ottawa.</p> <p>- Broadview.</p> <p>Nova Scotia.</p> <p>- Dundas St.</p> <p>Quebec.</p> <p>Royal</p> Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Toronto Junction</td> <td>B. N. America. <p>Commerce.</p> <p>Hamilton.</p> <p>Molsons.</p> Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tottenham</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Trenton</td> <td>Farmers. <p>Molsons.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tweed</td> <td>Montreal. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Unionville</td> <td>Standard</td> </tr><tr><td>Uxbridge</td> <td>Dominion. Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Vankleek</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Varna</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Verner</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Victoria Harbor</td> <td>Toronto. Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wales</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Walkerton</td> <td>Commerce. Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Walkerville</td> <td>Commerce. Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Walton</td> <td>Standard</td> </tr><tr><td>Wallaceburg</td> <td>Montreal. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wallacetown</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Warkworth</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Warren</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Warsaw</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Waterdown</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Waterford</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Waterloo</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Molsons.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Watford</td> <td>Merchants Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Webbwood</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Welland</td> <td>Imperial. <p>Nova Scotia.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wellandport</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wellesley</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wellington</td> <td>Metropolitan. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>West Lorne</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Westmeath</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Weston</td> <td>N. N. America. Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Westport</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wheatley</td> <td>Merchants. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Whitby</td> <td>Dominion. Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wiarton</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place</td> <td>Name of Bank</td> </tr><tr><td>East Hatley</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Eastman</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Farnham</td> <td>East. Townships. St. Hyacinthe.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fraserville</td> <td>Molsons. <p>Montreal.</p> Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Frelighsburg</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fort Coulonge</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Gaspe Basin</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Gentilly</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Granby</td> <td>East. Townships. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Grand Mere</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hemmingford</td> <td>E. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Henryville</td> <td>De St. Jean.</td> </tr><tr><td>Howick</td> <td>E. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hull</td> <td>Ottawa. Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Huntingdon</td> <td>E's't Township.</td> </tr><tr><td>Iberville</td> <td>East'n Townships St. Hyacinthe.</td> </tr><tr><td>Inverness</td> <td>Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Jeune Lorette</td> <td>Provinciale</td> </tr><tr><td>Joliette</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Knowlton</td> <td>East'n Townships Molsons</td> </tr><tr><td>Lake Megantic</td> <td>East'n Townships Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>L'Assomption</td> <td>St. Hyacinthe.</td> </tr><tr><td>La Prairie</td> <td>d'Hochelaga.</td> </tr><tr><td>L'Ephiphanie</td> <td>Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lachine</td> <td>Merchants. <p>Molsons.</p> Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lachute</td> <td>Ottawa</td> </tr><tr><td>Lacolle</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Lawrenceville</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Lennoxville</td> <td>E. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Levis</td> <td>B. N. America. <p>Montreal.</p> Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>L'Islet</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Longueuil</td> <td>N. N. America.</td> </tr><tr><td>Louiseville</td> <td>d'Hochelaga.</td> </tr><tr><td>Magog</td> <td>E's't Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Masonville</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Maniwaki</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Marieville</td> <td>East'nTownships</td> </tr><tr><td>Marbleton</td> <td>E. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Matane</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Montmagney</td> <td>Nationale. Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Montreal</td> <td>B. N. America. <p>- St. Catharine St.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>- Hochelaga.</p> <p>Papineau Ave.</p> <p>Point St. Charles.</p> <p>Seigneurs St.</p> <p>Ste Anne de Bellevue</p> <p>St. Henri.</p> <p>West End Branch</p> Westmount.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place.</td> <td>Name of Bank.</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>Wiarton</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Williamston</td> <td>Farmers. Merchants</td> </tr><tr><td>Winchester</td> <td>Ottawa. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Windsor</td> <td>Commerce. Dominion. Merchants. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wingham</td> <td>Commerce. Dominion. Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Winona</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Woodbridge</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Woodstock</td> <td>Commerce Crown. Imperial. Molsons. Traders</td> </tr><tr><td>Woodville</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wooler</td> <td>Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wroxeter</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wyoming</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Yarker</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Zephyr</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Zurich</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr></tbody></table><h3><span class="mw-headline">Quebec</span></h3> <table><tbody><tr><td>Acton Vale</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Amqui</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Arthabaska</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ayres Cliff</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Aylmer</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Baie St. Paul</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beauceville</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beauharnois</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beauport</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bedford.</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Beebe Plain</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Beloeil</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Berthierville</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bishop's Crossing.</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Black Lake</td> <td>East'n Townships Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bromptonville</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Buckingham</td> <td>Montreal. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cedar Hall</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Chambly Basin</td> <td>De St. Jean.</td> </tr><tr><td>Chicoutimi</td> <td>Molsons. Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Clarenceville</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Coaticook</td> <td>E's't Townships. Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cookshire</td> <td>East'n Townships. Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Coteau Station</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cowansville</td> <td>E's't Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dalhousie Sta.</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Danville</td> <td>Eastern Township. Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Deschaillons.</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>D'Israeli</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dixville</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Drummondville</td> <td>Molsons. De' St. Hyacinthe.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dunham</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>East Broughton</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Montreal</td> <td>Molsons: St. James St. St. Catharine St Market and Harbor. St. Henri. Maisonneuve. Merchants: 1255 St. Cathe's St St E. 310 St. Cathe's St. W. 1330 St. Lawrence St. St. Louis. La Banque Pro: 972 Beaubien. 1138 Ontario St. 316 Rachel St. 271 Roy St. 3151 Notre Dame. Eastern Abattoir. d'Hochelaga: Notre Dame St. W S. Catharine St. E. " Centre Hochelaga: St. Henry. Point St. Charles Mount Royal Av. Western Abattoir Commerce: West End Dominion: Bleury St. Eastern Townships: St. Catharine St. St. Lawrence St. W Imperial. Ottawa. Nationale. Nova Scotia. Quebec: St. Catharine St. St. Henry Royal: West End. St. Catherine St. St. Paul. Annex. Sterling. Toronto: St. James St and McGill. St. Catharine St. Board of Trade. Point St. Charles. Maisonneuve. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Murray Bay</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Napierville</td> <td>de St. Jean.</td> </tr><tr><td>New Richmond.</td> <td>Nova Scotia</td> </tr><tr><td>New Carlisle</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Nicolet</td> <td>La Banque Nat.</td> </tr><tr><td>North Hatley</td> <td>E. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ormstown</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Paspebiac</td> <td>Nova Scotia.</td> </tr><tr><td>Philipsburg</td> <td>Eastern Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Pierrieville</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Plessisville</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Quebec</td> <td>Quebec: Upper Town. St. Roch.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Jooste</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Joseph, Beauce,</td> <td>E's't Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Jovite</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Marie Beauce</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Ours</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Paschal</td> <td>Nationale. Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Polycarpe</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Raymond</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Remi</td> <td>De St. Jean.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Romuald</td> <td>Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Scholastique</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Therese</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Tite</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sawyerville</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Scotstown</td> <td>E. Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Shawville</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Shawinigan Falls.</td> <td>Nationale. Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sherbrooke.</td> <td>Eastern Townships: Wellington St. d'Hochelaga. Merchants. Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sorel</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stanbridge East</td> <td>East. Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Stanstead</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sutton</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sweetsburg</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Terrebonne</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thetford Mines.</td> <td>E. Townships. Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Three Rivers</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Nationale. Provinciale. Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Trois Pistoles</td> <td>La Banque Nat'l.</td> </tr><tr><td>Upton</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Valcourt</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Valleyfield</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Vercheres</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Victoriaville</td> <td>Molsons Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Viariville</td> <td>d'Hochelaga</td> </tr><tr><td>Ville Marie</td> <td>Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Waterville</td> <td>E. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Waterloo</td> <td>East'n Townships Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Westmount</td> <td>Royal: Victoria Ave.</td> </tr><tr><td>West Stefford</td> <td>E's't Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Windsor Mills</td> <td>E's't Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Yamachiche</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">Manitoba</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Alexander</td> <td>B. N. America</td> </tr><tr><td>Altona</td> <td>Montreal. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Baldur</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beausjour</td> <td>Northern.</td> </tr><tr><td>Belmont</td> <td>B. N. America</td> </tr><tr><td>Birtle</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Boissevain</td> <td>Dominion. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bradwardine</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Neepawa</td> <td>Commerce</td> </tr><tr><td>Ninga</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Oakville</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Oak Lake</td> <td>Merchants</td> </tr><tr><td>Oak River</td> <td>B. N. America</td> </tr><tr><td>Pierson</td> <td>Northern</td> </tr><tr><td>Pilot Mound</td> <td>Hamilton. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Pipestone</td> <td>Northern.</td> </tr><tr><td>Plumas</td> <td>Royal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Portage la Prairie</td> <td>Commerce. Imperial. Merchants. Montreal. Ottawa. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rapid City</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rathwell</td> <td>Northern</td> </tr><tr><td>Reston.</td> <td>R.N. America</td> </tr><tr><td>Roblin</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Roland</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rosenfeld</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rossburn</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Russell</td> <td>Merchants. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Selkirk</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Shoal Lake</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Snowflake</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Somerset</td> <td>Northern.</td> </tr><tr><td>Souris</td> <td>Merchants. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sperling</td> <td>Northern.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stonewall</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Strathclair</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Swan River</td> <td>Commerce. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Swan Lake</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Boniface</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Northern.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Pierre</td> <td>d'Hochelaga</td> </tr><tr><td>Terherne</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Virden</td> <td>Ottawa. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Waskada</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wawanesa</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>West Selkirk</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wellwood</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Winkler</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Winnipeg</td> <td>Northern: Main &amp; Selkirk Portage &amp; Furby William &amp; Nena B. N. America. Commerce: Alexander Ave. Blake St. Elmwood. Fort Rouge. North. Norwood. Portage Ave. Ross. Ave. Dominion: North End. N'tre Dame St. Portage Ave.</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8fc22a47346c968b429a542fe54f16ba.pdf d9b751da668bd2b0b4385421a030b2b0 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b29c3204bcf01d69a82f8a161a94a3dc.pdf 74850b9b4d768720840060fe5ceb68a8 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/185c71827d2b8f963add8bec742720fa.pdf 3e0e16d8b414381b51f1608428b0263e 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 Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 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 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1908 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Clara Philp Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Wednesday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Da back on other place chopping willows. Brock and Art Garneau hunting in afternoon. I went up to a Euchre party at Aaron Waltons, for Miss Young, with Roy and Mary. Geo Holland and Olive at a concert in Hall (Sherlock male Quartette.) very bright day. not very cold. Annie Craig and her father called this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Da cutting willows on other place in afternoon. Ma at Drayton. Olive and I went over to Burrows and Mrs. Yake &amp; Myrtle came over with us for a few minutes this evening. rather nice day. little snow flurry in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon. Da back cutting willows in afternoon. Brock at town with a couple bags of chop. Josh. Burrows called this morning. Rose McEwing here for tea. Da and Ma up to tea and spend the evning at Chas. Walkers. Most beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 4</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Da cutting willows on other place in afternoon. very snowy forenoon. quite stormy at times. very high wind at evening and through night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 5</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to English Church in morning. Mr. and Miss Duncan here in afternoon and for tea. Beautiful bright day. cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 6</span></h2> <p>{Writing in this entry is much darker than previous entries and is slanted to the right as opposed to the left. Much tighter writing as well pressing the margins. Reference to Clara in third person suggests different diarist.} Da done chores in morning and went to vote, then back cutting willows in afternoon. Brock took Clara to Drayton in morning. Gone to sew for Mrs.Coram. Grandpa not very well. Upa down all afternoon. He is dizzy and rather stupid. Brock started to school. Lovely bright day. Art Garneau and Mr. Hood out hunting and left their horse here. Got three skunks. Geo Lase in for reeve in Drayton and J. Davidson. W..Richards, H.O. Gillrie and Mr. Duncan for the council.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Tuesday, 7 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring all forenoon. Cutting willows on other place in afternoon. Back at school. Clara at Drayton. Art Garneau and Mr. Hood out here after skunks. got four. Fine day. rather mild. Geo. Dixon {reeue?}. Bryden, Mr. Arthur, Thompson and J. McDonald for council. Annie O'Boyel married to Tom Quinn.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 8</span></h2> <p>Da choring all forenoon. Cutting willows on other place in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Grandpa about the same. Mr. McDonald called in afternoon with a calendar. Clara at Drayton, Brock at school. Fine in forenoon but gentle fall of snow in afternoon, not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 9</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Cutting willows on other place in afternoon. Ma and I up to Mr. A. Walton's baby's funeral in afternoon. Da sold lambs to J. Dowling for J 1/2. Rather stormy in forenoon but nice in afternoon. Very frosty and cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Friday, 10 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Cutting willows on other place in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Grandpa some better. Brock at school. Fine day but very cold bleak east wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 11</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Cutting willows on other place in afternoon. Mr. McEwing here for a while in morning. I went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. Brock down with grist. Then after tea took Ma down to stay all night with Grandma. Mr. Carrie there for tea. Lovely day. very bright and roads splendid.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 12</span></h2> <p>Ma at Grandma's all day, not up to church. Terrible stormy day and rather cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Monday, 13 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Brock took Clara to Drayton in morning. John Walker up to help Da load lambs. He took them to Drayton got home about four o'clock. I went down for Ma about five. Brock went to school at noon. Rather stormy and drifting at night. cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. not feeling very well. Down at Drayton in afternoon. Quite stormy at times but not very cold. Ed. Waters married to Mabel Wilson in Drayton.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 15</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Ma at Drayton in afternoon and brought Clara home. Fine in forenoon but very stormy towards night. not very cold. Ethel Hilborn and Tom Fairweather married.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thrusday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, picking over apples in afternoon. quite bright day. little stormy at times. cold. Roy Philp called towards evening with Milo Walker.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 17</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in forenoon picking over apples in afternoon. Ma went to town to see how Grandpa was feeling. Very stormy for a couple of hours this afternoons\. blowing a little all day. roads getting pretty full with snow. cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday,18</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon. fixing up hen house in afternoon.very stormy day. High wind all day. roads very heavy and almost filled in. Beautiful bright moonlight night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 19</span></h2> <p>Olive and I walked over to see Alice Page. Brock came after us, as Uncle Rich'd and Aunt Emma, with Mr. and Mrs. Milo Walker came here. quite fine day. roads pretty badly drifted.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 20</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. He and Watt plowed the road with Molly after dinner then Da scraped away the snow from stable doors. Olive and I up to Harry's and Mabel's home in evening. beautiful bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 21</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, then went for two loads of coal in afternoon. Bill Barry came down and got three bags of potatoes and Sam Crocker took them home for him. quite fine afternoon, rained quite smartly at times in afternoon. very mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon and filled up twenty bags of chop. Ma went to Drayton and Sarah Burrows went with her. Ross and Winnie McEwing and Chas. Walker up here in evening. very blustery and stormy forenoon. fine afternoon. Da unloaded a load of coal after dinner. Got an invitation to a party at Geo Nobles' from Will Gregory.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 23</span></h2> <p>{Writing different from previous entries and continues into following entries. Same slant as before but these letters are longer and more tightly packed than before.} Da done the chores in forenoon. down at Jack Walkers in afternoon. quite a lot of snow fell through night. very stormy all day and very cold last night. Wallace Walker and Cecil called for some liquor tonight. Winnie not well. Geo Noble's party.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 24</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Took out a grist of chop in afternoon. Olive walked to Drayton this forenoon. Ma went up to see Mabel and Minnie Walker in afternoon. I over baking for Mrs. Burrows. Very fine bright day, but pretty sharp wind. Miss {Shrut?} has given up the school, her health gave out. Miss Rosalie Brooker has the school. Margaret MacDonald has been promised her certificate.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores in forenoon then Da went to town with Harry in afternoon. Mr. Carrie called after tea. We put our name on his cushion top. pretty cold wind, air rather thick, blowing some. roads heavy. Last grist of chop spoiled at mill. Cattle nor horses will not eat it.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 26</span></h2> <p>Olive and I drove ourselves up to English Church in forenoon. turned out very stormy. Lot of snow fell, east storm. roads full.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 27</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, then he and Ma went to town to see how Grandpa is. Very stormy day and quite cold. roads full and very heavy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, then went to Drayton in afternoon. Ella Gregory here in forenoon and asked us to spend Wednesday evening at her home. very soft snow falling in forenoon, turned colder and blew very hard. roads very heavy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 29</span></h2> <p>{writing in margin next to date margin- zero this morning} Da done the chores in forenoon, then cleaned the clock in afternoon. Jim Bready and Jim Callison called here in afternoon. Chas. Walker's called for Olive and I, and we went over to {Josh?} Gregorys to spend the evening. Will Gregory called here in evening. quite a fine day, but pretty sharp. very cold night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 30</span></h2> <p>{writing in margin next to date- 8% below zero} Da done the chores in forenoon. Went to town in afternoon for boots for Brock. Ma down to see old Mrs. Walker in afternoon. very nice day, but pretty sharp. very cold night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Friday, 31 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. cleaning pens in afternoon. Ma at Drayton all day. Olive up to see Mary this afternoon. very disagreeable, cold east wind all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Saturday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in forenoon. Da went to town in afternoon. Got a ride home with Mr. Page. Terrible stormy day. cold. roads very full of snow. I got a pair of snow shoes from Guelph.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 2</span></h2> <p>Brock walked down to Grandma's across fields in afternoon. Very stormy afternoon. Lot of snow fell this forenoon. pretty cold. Mr. Carrie did not get up to church this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Monday, 3 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day, and shovelling some snow in afternoon. I walked over to see Retta Hillborn in afternoon on my snow shoes. quite fine day. a little stormy in afternoon. cold. Jack Walker up here in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 4</span></h2> <p>{writing much fainter in this entry} Da choring all day. 12 {degree symbol} below zero. I drove Ma to town in afternoon. She staying all night with Grandma. Beautiful bright day, but pretty sharp. Uncle Jim came up.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. I went down for Mother after breakfast. Uncle Rich'd brought Miss Grant here about four o'clock. Fearful stormy day. An East storm, very cold wind. lot of snow fell. roads filling up very quickly. Everything frozen up in the stables. Water works frozen up in shed. Had to water cattle with pails.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Thursday, 6 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Miss Grant here. Terrible stormy all day. Stormed all night and still storming tonight. Storm from west today. cold. not one sleigh or cutter passed along this road today.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 7</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and then walked out to town. Got home about two o'clock. I drove Edith Grant up to Harry's about five o'clock. Jack Walker up here in evening. Mike not feeling well. Inclined to be stormy. Cold wind from north. Quite sunny at times. Olive 18 years old today.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday. 8</span></h2> <p>Da choring. I walked up to Miss Stone's this forenoon and had dinner. Olive walked to Drayton in afternoon with snow-shoes. Brock went down with Mr. Morrison. Beautiful bright day, but very cold. Maryboro Cheese and Butter Co. meeting in Rothsay. Isaac Hilborn and John Walker hauls this route $1.25c</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Sunday, 9 1908</span></h2> <p>I walked up to church on my snow shoes, had dinner with Miss Stone, then went over to Moorefield with Mr. Carrie, then he drove me home. A beautiful bright clear sunshiny day. cold east wind. 14{insert degree symbol} below zero.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 10</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoo, then he, John Walker and Wat plowed the road in afternoon. I walked over to Page's in afternoon, on snow shoes. Beautiful bright day. very mild. Dr. Farewell out to see Mike.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 11</span></h2> <p>Da doing chores all day. Exercising Mike for a little while. Olive snow-shoed over to Drayton this afternoon. Beautiful bright day. quite mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Wednesday, 12 1908</span></h2> <p>Da doing the chores and cleaned out pens. Ma went to Drayton in forenoon. Had an upset, but nothing hurt. Olive, Brock and I up to spend the evening at Mabel and Harry's. very mild, little shower of rains at night, foggy night: D</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Went to a Conservative Meeting in Drayton in afternoon. Hon. Adam Beck spoke. Daddy rode home with Rube. Treleaven. very foggy all day. snow disappearing. Da 52 years old. Uncle Jim 35 years old. Old Mr. Tucker dead.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">St. Valentine's Day Friday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Went over to Hilborn's and paid Hosheal for threshing. Sarah Burrows over here for tea. very dull foggy forenoon. rained steadily all afternoon and evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Saturday, 15 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Da went over to Old Mr. Tuckers funeral in afternoon and over to Drayton. Very stormy afternoon. Very small funeral. Not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 16</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church this morning. Da walked over to see Mr. Edward Green in afternoon. Had tea with Mr. Craigs. Beautiful day at times, then very heavy falls of snow. Mr. Chas. Walker here after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 17</span></h2> <p>{change in writing, matches previous change, much more difficult to read, tighter, darker, shorter letters with opposite slant to Clara} Mentions Da, so likely Olive writing} Da doing chores and cleaned out pens. Clara walked down to Drayton this morning to sew for Grandma. Mike died this afternoon about half past five. Watt, Harry and J. Walker here at night. Soft snow falling in forenoon but cleared up towards noon and quite fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Tuesday, 18 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Then Mr. and he over to Mr. R. Fairs funeral in afternoon. I walked down to Drayton in afternoon to carnival. Brock down at night. Mr. Chas. Walker, Will Gregory and Watt here at night to play cards. Art Garneau here for a while in forenoon. Fine day but rather cold East wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 19</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Down to Drayton in afternoon with a couple of bags of chop. I walked home from Drayton this morning. Clara and Mr. Carrie walked out about five. Mr. Carrie stayed for tea and went up to Harry's in Evening with us. Presented Mabel with "Tea Set" and "two rockers". Rather stormy and worse towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 20</span></h2> <p>Da choring round all day. Clara walked back to town this morning on "snow shoes". The Assessor Mr. J. Corbitt here. Lovely bright day but sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Friday 21 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Then at Drayton in afternoon. Clara walked home from town in afternoon on her snowshoes. Miss Brooker here for tea and stayed all night. not very cold but soft snow falling and rather stormy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in morning. Mr. and Brock down to Drayton in afternoon also Da. Clara took Miss Brooker to Harry's about five o'clock. Harry here in afternoon to borrow stock rack. Lovely morning but snowed in afternoon. Not very cold and bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 23</span></h2> <p>Clara and I at church in morning. Home rest of day. Lovely morning but snowing in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Monday, 24 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. choring and cleaning pens in afternoon. Harry brought back stock rack. Lovely bright day but quite sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Clara walked back to Drayton on snow shoes. Da down in afternoon with horse and cutter. Brought a hundred of flour. Raw wind and inclined to be a little stormy towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 26</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Sifting ashes and choring in afternoon. Clara sewing for Grandma. Quite stormy and drifting a lot. cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Thursday, 27 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores today. not feeling well. Shoulders very painful. Clara in Drayton. Quite stormy and cold, drifting.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. {Then?} down to Drayton with horse and cutter for shop. Jack Walker here in afternoon. Clara walked home from Drayton on snow shoes about three. Stormy and cold. (windy)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 29</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Then ploughed road in afternoon. Ma and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. {?} Carrie called. Lovely day. Very bright but a little sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Sunday, 1 1908</span></h2> <p>Da down to John Walkers in afternoon to see a sick cow. {?} Carrie here for tea. Very stormy day, roads filling up quickly.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Clara went down to Drayton this morning to sew for Mrs Chas. White. Da breaking lane and cleaning pens in afternoon. Rather mild this morning but colder and snowing in afternoon. no train down until about three o'clock and then only a snow plough. Baker called</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morening. Choring and cleaning up grist in afternoon. Mr. Chas. Walker here in afternoon. Ma and Da up at Chas. Walker's in evening to play euchre. I went to Drayton in afternoon to skate, stayed all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Wednesday, 4 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Down to Drayton in afternoon with team and a load of chop. Walked home from Drayton this morning. Lovely bright day, and not very cold. Retta and Lizzie Hilborn called in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Then took down a grist of chop and brought home yesterdays. Ma up at Uncle Richards in afternoon and stayed for tea. Uncle Richard called. Fine day but not as bright as yesterday. East wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 6</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Choring and making flower pots in afternoon. Rain and sleet in morning until noon. Very foggy but cleared off about four and sun came out. Wind raised towards evening and terrible high wind at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Saturday, 7 1908</span></h2> <p>{Clara took back over the diary. Can tell by stylistic and linguistic changes, as well as reference to Olive in third person later in this entry.} Da done the chores and cleaned out pens in afternoon. Brock went to town and I came home with him. Fine all day but not very bright. rather cold wind. Da and Ma 26 years married tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 8</span></h2> <p>Olive and I up to English Church in forenoon. Mr. Yale walked out this afternoon and stayed for tea. Olive, he and I walked over to see Retta in afternoon. dull day, inclined to be mild.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 9</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and drew out manure in afternoon. Jack Brooks here for dinner. Very fine forenoon, but started to snow in afternoon. Frank Mc.Lagan's birthday. New hotel keeper started in the Royal Hotel.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Tuesday, 10 1908</span></h2> <p>{Writing in this entry much larger and ink much darker than usual.} Da done the chores and drew out manure in afternoon. quite a fine day, but not very bright. East wind tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 11</span></h2> <p>{Writing back to normal size and pressure for Clara} Da done the chores in forenoon. Went to Drayton with Art. Page in afternoon. Went to see the Dr. He says Da has Neuralgia in his head. Mr. Carrie called in and stayed for tea. Beautiful bright day. very high wind. Snow disappearing today. Lovely moonlight night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 12</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and went down with Mr. Craig for coal in forenoon. He drew a load for us as our team could not go on road. Unloaded coal after dinner. Da drew out manure from pens. Mrs. Walker and Thelma here in afternoon and Jack came up for tea. Ma at town all day. Beautiful bright day, snow very soft. East wind tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Friday, 13th</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and drew out manure in afternoon. very dull forenoon almost raining at times. cleared off towards evening and was quite bright. colder. freezing quite hard. Will Gregory called to say good-bye. He started for Saskatoon this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and drew out some manure in afternoon. Jack Walker helped in afternoon then they went back and fixed windmill. Brock at town in afternoon. I walked across fields to post office in forenoon. quite fine forenoon, very dull after dinner started to rain about four o'clock. roads very soft.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 15</span></h2> <p>Heavy showers of rain in forenoon turned to snow at noon. colder towards night. Home all day. Just one cutter went past here, to-day, {Hosheal?} no church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Monday, 16 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon and drawing manure back to line fence at Uncle Rich'ds. I took Olive to station 4.36 train tonight. She gone to Guelph. very fierce snow storm this morning. cleared up and was a lovely day, but quite cold. My goose started to lay.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">St. Patrick's Day. Tuesday, 17</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, drawing manure in afternoon. I walked to town in afternoon and stayed all night. Went to Minstrel Show. Home talent assisted by six Guelph boys. rather fine afternoon. Quite heavy fall of snow in forenoon. East wind. I quilting for while at old Mrs. Mitchells.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 18</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing manure in afternoon. Ma came down for me. Grace Mason came out with us. Grace and I walked up to see Mabel and called at the school. Then we three went up to church in evening. rather dull day. started to sleet and rained quite heavily. turning colder. {written in left margin "George Pollards birthday"}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Thursday, 19 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing manure all day. Olive came home in afternoon. couldn't get her teeth filled for a few days. Mr. Carrie came here about ten o'clock. stayed for dinner, tea, and spent the evening, then walked home. Harry, Mabel and Rosalie Brooker here to spend evening. quite fine at times, came on quite stormy about six then cleared off. Beautiful moonlight night. {In left margin, sideways "Mr. Reynolds, Guelph died today (painter)"</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 20</span></h2> <p>{oddly high number of ink smears on this entry. until now diary had been very well kept and had very few smears. Smears only really affect this entry.} Da done the chores and finished drawing manure. Ross McEwing here with his team of colts hitched up. Olive, Grace and I walked up to see Minnie Walker but she was away, we went over to Harry's and spent the evening. Beautiful bright day. Lovely night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 21</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores and filled up some chop. Da took chop to town Ma and Brock took Grace home in afternoon. Got a bag of flour from Mr. Thompson. Beautiful bright day. Will Gregory's birthday. 28 yrs. old. May Gordons. 31 yrs. old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Sunday, 22 1908</span></h2> <p>Olive and i up to church this morning. Cyril preached. Mr. and Mrs. Clemens and Miss Duncan came out this afternoon and stayed for tea. Cecil Walker here for tea. Beautiful forenoon, duller afternoon quite strong wind. mild, roads getting soft. I 23 years old today.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 23</span></h2> <p>{More ink blotches on this entry, most likely bleed through from previous page.} Da done chores in forenoon. helping Jack Walker fan up seed grain in afternoon. Jack up here this morning. rather dull forenoon, but came out fine and bright. Snow thawing quite a bit. rained some throughout the night. thunder and lightning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 24</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon and cleaned out pens in afternoon. Ma went up for Miss Stone in forenoon and Brock drove her home after tea. Nasty day. very snowy at times. Snow soft. turned colder towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Wednesday, 25 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Down at Jack Walkers till four o'clock. He and Mother up to Josh Gregorys to spend the evening. quite a nice day. cold east wind at night. moderated through night and was quite mild.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 26</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores this forenoon. At Jack Walkers in afternoon. Mother at Drayton all day. dull all day. rained a shower about seven tonight. very mild. Received word that Joe Chamber's baby boy is dead.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 27</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Jack Walker up here in afternoon helping clean up grain. Jim Bready and Mr. Tom Allan here for dinner. Mary Philp and Myrtle Woods here in afternoon. dull all day. now east wind. raining at night. lot of lightning and thunder.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Saturday, 28 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Jack Walker up here in afternoon helping clean up seed grain. I walked to town this forenoon. Had dinner with Grandma. dull foggy forenoon turned colder in afternoon and cleared off. roads rather soft. bad pitch holes on town line. Saw Mr. Dick.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 29</span></h2> <p>Olive and I walked to church this morning. Tom Henderson and Wad. Gordon walked out for dinner. Da went back to town with them and went to Mr. Duncans. rather dull day. quite cold. Snow flurries towards night. (Mr. Dick starts for Toronto on Monday and sails from St. John, and on Thursday for Scotland.) {vertical writing in left margin "Brock up to see {?}" }</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 30</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Jack Walker and he cleaning up grain till five o'clock, then went over to see the horse at Hilborn's. Olive walked to town this afternoon. Hosheal Hilborn here in forenoon for seed wheat. very fine bright day. wind rather cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Tuesday, 31 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, he and Jack Walker fanning up grain in afternoon. I up sewing for Aunt Emma. Foggy day, almost rain. A Mr. O'Donnel from 9th Arthur here to buy seed wheat. Lila Morrison 18 years old. Winnie McEwing 23 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Wednesday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Mr. Carrie walked out in afternoon. Stayed all night. no church. Fine day, till about five o'clock. then rained heavily, getting colder and froze on to trees. very disagreeable night. high wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and took Mr. Carrie home about six o'clock. A terrible stormy day. Snowing and blowing very hard. cold. a west storm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Friday, 3 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, then took a grist of chop to town. I down to Mrs. Walkers to use machine in afternoon. quite cold day and very stormy at times</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 4</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and filled up a grist. Da took it to town in afternoon. Mother and Brock down also. Sarah Burrows over here in evening. Da over to see a sick cow at Wat's. Beautiful bright sunshiny day. Mabel Philp 27 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 5</span></h2> <p>Olive and I drove up to church in forenoon. Roads very bare on gravel. Rained steadily for a few hours in afternoon. Mr. Carrie went home from Rothsay, did not preach in Moorfield.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Same diary page as previous pdf, includes newspaper clipping of what appears to be a graduation list with certain names underlined}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Monday, 6 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, cleaned out pig pens and cleaning up on barn bank. Over to Burrow's in evening. Olive walked to town this afternoon. lovely day till five o'clock, then turned duller and started to rain gently about six o'clock. Rosalie Brooker 23 years old today.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 7</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. plowed the snow in our lane in afternoon. Jack Walker up here. I up making a waist for Minnie Walker. Olive came up in evening. lovely day. bright and mild. rained through night and froze on.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 8</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Helping Watt Burrows to clean up seed grain in afternoon. very disagreeable day. quite misty all forenoon. foggy at times in afternoon, pretty high wind at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Thursday, 9 1908</span></h2> <p>Horse Show. Da and Brock done the chores and walked down to Drayton in afternoon. Very nice day. Ground was frozen hard this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 10</span></h2> <p>{Olive has taken over the diary again} Da done chores in morning. Jack Walker and Da back in forenoon to fix windmill on other place. Ma and Clara to Drayton in afternoon. Clara stayed overnight with Grandma. Da helping Watt clean grain in afternoon. Fine day but threatening rain, cloudy. Lovely night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 11</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in morning. Choring in afternoon. Brock went to Drayton about half past four for Clara. She sewing at Mrs. Rich Henderson's. Mr. Walker and Cecil here in Evening. Terrible high wind all day and flurries of snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Sunday, 12</span></h2> <p>{Writing in this entry very large compared to Olive's normal writing. Still stylistically similar, suggests still Olive writing.} Brock, Clara and I up to church in morning. Retta Hilborn here in afternoon. Clara walked back to Drayton this morning. Da at Uncle Rich'd at night. Fine in morning, flurries of snow in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning and straightened up driving house. Picking rails up on flats behind barn. I walked to Drayton in afternoon. Gave a {Jew?} his dinner and fed his horse. Clara sewing at R. Henderson's. Brock over at Mr. Morrison's this evening boiling down. Fine day, bright and sunny.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Drawing rails off flats in afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Lowes called in afternoon to see if Clara would go to sew. Miss Brooker here for tea. Mabel came down in evening. Harry brought us two jars of syrup. Lovely day warmer towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Wednesday, 15 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, moving fence between the little patch and the flats in afternoon. Percy McEwing gave Clara a ride home from Drayton this evening. Brock, Clara, and I up to Rothsay to church tonight. Rained in morning but cleared off towards noon. Fine in afternoon. Quite cool wind and a heavy frost at night. {Written sideways in left margin "Lou Mitchell married today."}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Moving rails in afternoon. Clara and Retta out collecting for Bible Society this forenoon. Brock at Hilborns tonight to ask them to wood-bee. Also at Morrison's and Page's in morning. Fine day but very cold wind, frost at night. E. Henry here for seed wheat.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Good Friday (Dominion) Friday, 17</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning and trimming out currant bushes. Set out fruit trees in afternoon and cleaning up chip yard. J. Walker here for wheat. Brock down there in morning for bag of potatoes, also took Harry up two bags of carrots at night for his horse. Ma took Clara down to Mrs. Gordons this morning. Fine bright day but rather cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Saturday, 18 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in morning. Jack Walker and Da in bush falling trees in morning but too wet in afternoon for the bee. Da in bush for while in afternoon. Brock went for Clara after tea. Brock had Paddy hitched up today. Rained all day until about four then cleared off.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Easter Sunday. Sunday, 19</span></h2> <p>We up to church in morning. Dave Kenf here in afternoon. Roy came down in evening and Brock and he hitched up Paddy. Quite dull and misty but cleared off towards noon. Bright in afternoon but rather windy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Easter Monday (Dominion) Monday, 20</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in morning then Da in bush until noon. Had a wood-bee this afternoon. Harry Lowes came for Clara this evening to go to sew. Heavy fall of snow in the night but nearly all gone by noon. Bright day but cold north wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Tuesday, 21 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in morning then Da in bush until noon splitting wood. At Mr. Morrison's wood-bee in afternoon. Brock and Ma at Drayton in afternoon. got Dick shod. Fine bright day but cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon, then Da splitting wood in bush until noon. At Wilmott's wood bee in afternoon Brock down to Drayton in afternoon with team and load of chop. Got horses shod on front feet. Beautiful day and rather windy but quite warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 23</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in morning then Da splitting and piling wood in forenoon and afternoon, finished it. Brock and I went down with team and load of chop in afternoon. Got horses shod on hind feet. I walked home. Planted {clematis?} and rose this evening. Terrible hot day, scarcely a breath of wind, little cooler towards night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Friday, 24 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in morning then Da started to cultivate in field the other side of orchard where the wheat was. Cultivating in afternoon also. Brock to Drayton in afternoon to get plough coulter sharpened. Cooler and rather dull, looking like rain. rained a little this evening. Wind rather high at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores then Da started to plough on other place. Ploughing in afternoon. Brock to Drayton in afternoon an Hoshel came over for seed wheat. Harry Lowes brought Clara home tonight. Fine day until about four o'clock, then started to rain. Rained until about six and again in the night, hail, thunder &amp; lightning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 26</span></h2> <p>Clara, Brock, and I up to church. Da up to {Woodissale's ?} in afternoon, to see separator. Winnie and Percy here for tea. Brock had Paddy hitched up to-night. Fine day. Wind went down towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Monday, 27 1908</span></h2> <p>{Entry is very cramped and full, writing over the margins to fit everything in.} Cleaning up where stone wall fell in this morning in shed, Da and Brock done chores in morning. Then Da ploughing sod on other place till dinner ploughing in afternoon. Jim McGrogan here for dinner. Mr. Montgomery called at noon. Mr. Chas. Walker here in evening about wheat. Clara and I up to Harry's in evening. Raining off and on in morning, cleared up a little in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Da ploughing sod on other place afternoon and morning. Ross here for seed wheat. Brock took home Uncle Richard's turkey this afternoon. Brock up to tell C. Walker he can get wheat. Da at Drayton tonight. Clara went with him to sew at Mrs. Gordon's. Raining off and on all day. Colder towards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 29</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Da ploughing on other place, finished over there and ploughed little patch behind orchard. Mr. J. {Towirss?} called this evening to get a stand for horse. Raining off and on all day. fine soft snow falling about five, rather raw and cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Thursday, 30 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Da ploughing sod by the bush morning and afternoon. Brock down to Drayton this morning to get Paddy shod. Quite dull and cold all day. Frost last night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Friday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Da ploughing all day in field by the bush. Mr. H. Gillrie called this evening with rose bushes. Da down to J. Walkers tonight. Fine day but quite cld. Very heavy frost last night.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning pens in morning. Brock to Drayton with grist of chop. Da ploughing in afternoon in patch back of barn. Brock down in afternoon for Clara. Very heavy snow storms off and on all day. Snow flakes huge and soft. Rather cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Sunday, 3 1908</span></h2> <p>Clara, Brock and I up to church with Pat. Ma and Da over to Dick Lowes for dinner and tea. Mr. Barrie here for a few minutes in afternoon. Lovely day but cool at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 4</span></h2> <p>{Clara has started writing again}</p> <p>Da choring and finished ploughing little piece beyond the ditch. Sowed it after tea. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Ross McEwing got our stock rack this morn. We two girls with Harry, |Rosalie and Mabel spent the evening at Mr. McEwing's. very nice day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and Brock drove the cultivator. Working in field next to road behind old house. Da sowed it to wheat in afternoon and harrowed it after tea. Mother and Olive cleaned the Library. I finishing a black dress for myself. J. Toriss called. very fine day, dull looking at night. East wind all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Wednesday, 6 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores and filled up some chop. Da back on other place in afternoon with Isaac Hilborn getting little maple trees. Uncle Jim called this afternoon. Jim Bready here for dinner, first time. Rained quite heavily for while in forenoon, also in afternoon. raw and foggy. Mother 45 years old. {written sideways in left margin "Sold Elsie to J. Bready"}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 7</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores and got ready some chop. Da took it down in afternoon. Very disagreeable day. Rain from east almost all day. cold and wet under foot.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 8</span></h2> <p>{Olive taken over diary again} Da done the chores and Brock took Clara down to Mrs. Gordons to sew. making hen pen in afternoon and fixing a place for rhubarb. Da up to Uncle Richards after dinner to see him on business. Ma took Miss Stone's plants home. Raining in morning but cleared off in afternoon but still cloudy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Saturday, 9 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Then went down to other place for rhubarb and planted it. Harrowed old strawberry patch and planted potatoes on it. Scuffling and cleaning out among currant bushes. Ma went to Drayton this morning and came home after tea. Fine day quite windy in afternoon. Great drying day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 10</span></h2> <p>Clara walked home this morning. We up to church. Ma and Brock over to cemetry in afternoon with Pat. Mr. Lowry here in afternoon. Fine day. windy but went down in the evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 11</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores, then Da took seven away got home about noon. Brock down in afternoon with a couple of bags of chop. Da cultivating in field back of poplars in afternoon. Clara sewing for Mabel this afternoon. Fine and very hot until about four and then high wind and a little shower. Raining at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Tuesday, 12 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning, Brock drove Clara up to Mable's. Then drawing out manure until noon. Mr. Towriss here for dinner. Da cultivating in field back of Poplars in afternoon. Quite a rain in morning but cleared up towards noon. Fine in afternoon. Terrible high wind at noon but went down towards evening. Alice Page 23 yrs. old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Da finished cultivating in field back of Poplars by noon and sowing until about half past four when it started to rain. Rained all evening. Brock down to Drayton this morning. Clara at Mable's. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Da and Uncle Richard to town this evening to see A. S. Lown. Topsy twin calves. Fine warm morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and cleaned up some chop. Brock took it out in afternoon. Ma took Clara down this morning to T. Henderson's to sew. Da down with Uncle Richard this afternoon to Drayton to see A. S Lown. Cool and dull this forenoon but started to rain about three o'clock. Raining off and on all evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Friday, 15 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and took carrots out of cellar in morning. Taking out apples and vegetables in afternoon. Brock and I to Drayton in afternoon to pay H. Irvine. Da down to J. Walkers this evening. Raining in morning but stopped about ten. Dull all day and misty towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and put ten young cattle out to grass. Drawing out manure in afternoon and scuffled currant bushes in evening. Brock went for Clara after tea. Fine day. Drying fast.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 17</span></h2> <p>Mr. Morley preached. {This sentence written by Clara, rest of entry written by Olive.} We up tp church in morning. Mr. McEwing up in afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Hazel called for a short time in afternoon. Put four cows on other place. Lovely day. bright and warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Monday, 18 1908</span></h2> <p>{This and subsequent entry written by Clara's mother. Can tell by reference to Clara's father as Robert instead of Da. Writing not as neat as her daughters', harder to read.} Robt working on the 14 acres behind the barn. Clara walked to Drayton to sew at T. Hendersons. Brock took me to {?} aft. very fine day but looking like rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 19</span></h2> <p>Robt working behind the barn forenoon. Brock took Olive to train going to Guelph to get her teeth fixed. finished behind barn about three {ink spot} aft then started in next to J. Walker. Brock choring round. A little rain aft. John Towriss here for Dinner.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 20</span></h2> <p>{Clara writing again.} Da cultivating and sewing in field by road. Jim Bready here for dinner. Warm day. Jas. Cook buried.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Thursday, 21 1908</span></h2> <p>[Clara writing} Da choring and plowed mangol patch. Brock took a few bags of chop to town in buggy. I came home from Drayton after dinner. Got a ride with Ross McEwing. Dull misty morning. rather bright for while afternoon. Raining again after tea. Rube Treleaven and Wm. Clark called this afternoon. Seeing about Cream Separator. Brock over to Wm Lowery's for potatoes.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating and sowing on other place. Brock choring. Olive came home from Guelph on night train and walked out. Had two teeth crowned, the other root drawn and gold filling put in. Retta Hilborn over in evening for a dozen turkey eggs. Beautiful day. quite warm. Very heavy growth of grass and foliage on the trees. cows stayed out all night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 23</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating and sewing on other place. harrowed it after tea. Brock went to Drayton in afternoon. very fine day. cloudy at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Sunday, 24 1908</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Brock took Ma down to Grandma's and went for her after tea. Dave Kemp here in evening also Mr. and Mrs. Thompson called. very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Victoria Day (Dominion) Monday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating. Brock, Olive and I down to celebration in town. Olive and I stayed with Mr. Thompson and went to concert. very warm day. Marathon Road race from Moorefield to Drayton.</p> <p>1. Huegins from Guelph - 29 min 10 sec 2. Banker Smith Town - 29 " 11" 3. Russell Dynes - Moarefield 29 " 12" 4. Herb Sturtridge 33 min</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 26</span></h2> <p>Da sowing barley and harrowing. Bill Moody here for Mr. Towriss. Da down to Jack Walkers in evening. very heavy rain this afternoon, sultry. Showery this forenoon. Olive and I walked home from town this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Wednesday, 27 1908</span></h2> <p>Da harrowing and working mangol patch. Jim Bready here for dinner. Brock took Ma down to Grandma's to help her house clean. Bill Barry came down this forenoon and picked over his potatoes. Mr. Wm Clarke and Mr. D. Sinclair brought a DeLaval Cream Separator here at milking time. Set it up and run milk through. Beautiful bright day. quite warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ascension Day (Quebec) Thursday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da running mongol around. Ridged it up and sowed them. Helped put in garden vegetables in afternoon. Brock down town with 2 bags of chop in forenoon. He and Da delivered "Elsie" to Mr. Stinsons for Jim Bready, after tea. Mr. Carrie wheeled out this afternoon, but went away at five. Looking very much like a shower. Did sprinkle. Very warm day. quite a breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 29</span></h2> <p>Da working in corner of bush. Brock choring and over to Geo. Shorts for seed peas, in evening. did not get any. Rosalie Brooker came down after school and stayed all night. Mr. Carrie came along about 4.30 and stayed for tea and spent the evening. very warm afternoon, a couple of showers this forenoon. lot of lightning tonight. sultry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Saturday, 30 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and trimmed horses manes and tails. Brock took Rosalie home after dinner, then went over to Lowerys for potatoes, but could not get any. got a bag from Mr. Morrison. Brock went for Mother after tea, to Drayton. Very heavy rain in forenoon, and quite a heavy storm about five. Da trimming evergreens in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 31</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church this forenoon. Ross McEwing up for a while this afternoon. rather fine at times then showery afternoon.. turned colder.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Monday, 1</span></h2> <p>{ Stylistic and linguistic differences suggest different writer for this entry. 'Dad' instead of 'Da' or 'Robert', use of first names only, and the addition of prices makes me think Brock is writing.}Harry and Roy helped Dad take five head of young cattle to Moorefield this forenoon. trimming spruce trees and scuffled currant bushes. Mr. Jackson from Parker here in afternoon. Beautiful bright day. Inclined to be cold. Got a bag flour from Mr. Thompson $3.00. {roughly $70 today} paid Wm Clarke for Separator $68.00. {roughly $1600 today}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Tuesday, 2 1908</span></h2> <p>Brock went to town this forenoon. Da working in corner of bush. planted 12 rows of potatoes, some corn and some flax. Mr. Towriss here for dinner. Beautiful bright day. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hilborn up here about six o'clock to see our Separator work.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da working on little patch on other place. Got it sowed and harrowed it after tea. Brock took Ma down to town and Olive went for her in afternoon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Lovely day, and beautiful calm night. Angelina Swarbrick married to Geo. French. One of our best cows "Maud" died this forenoon. Do not know cause. Tindall came out about six and skinned her.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 4</span></h2> <p>Da working on corn ground and sowed it. Brock at town with chop in afternoon. Brock drove up for Joe Fotheringham after breakfast, the old Jersey sick. He and Ab. Corbitt came. Says it is milk fever. Cow better tonight. Uncle Willie here this afternoon. Olive and I down to Jack Walkers in evening. Beautiful day. vestry meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Friday, 5 1908</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating root ground. After tea took big kettle over to calves and got out roller. Rube Treleaven called this evening to see if we liked separator. Beautiful bright warm day. We washed buggy tonight. Roy brought his colt to pasture with ours for company.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 6</span></h2> <p>Da working on potato ground in forenoon. Tagged sheep and all washed sheep after dinner. Mother at town in afternoon. Ross McEwing up and oiled windmills. very fine day. warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 7</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Da and Mother down to Tom Hendersons for dinner. Art. Page here in afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Hazel called this evening. Very warm. rather dull for a time in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Monday, 8 1908</span></h2> <p>{Written in date "Election Day"} Da over and helped Wat. skin and bury one of his little black team. Died very suddenly. then he working on potato ground. Over to vote at noon. Brock wheeled to town after tea. very warm and sultry. quite a wind storm and few drops of rain after tea. Mr. McEwing (Lib) defeated Jim Tucker (Con) majority 33. Whitney government sustained.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 9</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock, Bill Barry and Jack Walker cutting and putting in potatoes here today. Put in 12 rows for Bill and 32 rows of our own. I sewing at Jack Walker's. Mr. Towriss here for dinner. fine day, cooler in afternoon. Strong wind. Da up to see Joe Fotheringham tonight. Give calf a cup of strong black tea for scours.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 10</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure for turnips all day. Brock went to town this forenoon. Brought home a Collie dog from Ike MacIsaac. Jim Bready here for dinner also a fellow from Arthur Tp. hunting cattle O'Rielly. Fine day, inclined to be cool. Bert Towriss married to Bertha Woolly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Thursday, 11 1908</span></h2> <p>Drawing manure on to turnip ground all day. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Got 1 1/2 Doz. Pineapples from Uncle Jim $ 1.50. Jack Walker up here in evening. Took "Nellie" (dog) away with him. dull forenoon rather brighter afternoon. cool. Frost this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 12</span></h2> <p>Da working on root ground in forenoon. Jack Walker and he sheared our sheep in afternoon. Da went to town after tea. Hoeing in strawberries after tea. Mr. Carrie called this afternoon. Stayed a couple hours. Beautiful bright day. cool evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing manure on to turnip ground. We three down town after tea. pretty warm day. came up quite a wind for a while about ten o'clock. Big storms gone round.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Sunday, 14 1908</span></h2> <p>Mother, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. quite windy. few drops of rain turning cooler at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 15</span></h2> <p>Da working on root ground all day. I walked down town before dinner and back about four. rather dull day. quite cool. heavy frost tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da working on root ground all day. Mr. Towriss here for dinner. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Very fine day, and quite warm. Cool evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Wednesday, 17 1908</span></h2> <p>Da working on root ground all day. Jim Bready here for dinner. Olive and I walked up to Harry's in evening, but they were away. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 18</span></h2> <p>Da working at root ground. Roy and came down and helped him. Sowed the turnips this afternoon. Worked very late. Brock went to town after dinner for turnip seed. Warm day, rather cloudy evening. Few drops of rain at noon. rain needed badly.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 19</span></h2> <p>Da plowing orchard. Ross McEwing called this evening saying Grandma wanted to see Mother. She and Brock went down after tea. Uncle Alex Chambers dying. Thunder storm in afternoon and a couple of showers. sultry; windy. Guild Concert; artists; Miss E. E. {Wegle?}, Miss B. Robertson, Miss Helen Bell Robertson, Rev. J. S. Carrie B. A, and Manchester quartette from Galt. J. S. C. did not sing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Saturday, 20 1908</span></h2> <p>Da working in orchard and cutting thistles in grain after tea. Brock drove Olive and I up to Minnie Walkers to a quilting in afternoon, then we at town in evening. Mrs. Kirkpatrick died very suddenly about five o'clock this evening. fine day. good breeze. someone snicked our four pails we used to feed the calves, they were over by red gate.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 21</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church this morning. Ma went down to Grandma's in afternoon. Mrs. Hilborn and Retta with Willie Hilborn and his son Ormie here after tea. very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da scuffled mangols in forenoon. He and Mother went down to Mrs. Kirkpatrick funeral came this far with them. Olive Brock and I went up to the Church. She buried in old English Church grounds. terribly hot day. Heavy rain, thunder and lightning storm after tea. A very large funeral. Mr. J. S. C. spoke very highly of Mrs. Kirkpatrick. She had a beautiful casket. Orton would have been 13 yrs. old had he lived.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Tuesday, 23 1908</span></h2> <p>{written into date "Presbyterian Garden Party. Rothsay."} Brock took team down to get shod also took wool to J. Lunz's. Da and Uncle Rich'd went to Guelph on Philp estate business. Could not get home tonight. Mr. Touriss here for dinner. very warm day. very heavy rain at noon then a smart shower about four and again after tea. very high wind for while lot of thunder and lightning. Heavy storms gone round.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 24</span></h2> <p>Brock driving team to do road work. Bill Barry shovelling in pit (Wooddiesel pit) Da came home from Guelph at noon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Rosalie came down after school and stayed for tea. We walked back with her. Da and Uncle Rich'd went to Drayton after tea. very fine day. good breeze. Strawberries are ripening. Olive at town in forenoon. Jack Brooks got a veal calf tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da shovelling in pit all day also Bill Barry. Brock driving team. Ma at town this forenoon. Down to see Mrs. J. Hilborn in afternoon. She has blood poisoning in her foot. Harry Newton came out and hung a screen door. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, (baker) out here in evening. fine day. cool. good breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Friday, 26 1908</span></h2> <p>Da shovelling in pit all day. Also Bill Barry. Brock driving team. Olive at town in afternoon. Mr. Carrie here for tea. Olive and I up to a committee meeting at the church, in evening. picking strawberries all day. Da and Jack Walker up to Joe Fotheringham's in evening with Jack's horse. Beautiful day. hot sun shining.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 27</span></h2> <p>Da harrowing and scuffling. At town at night, picked stones in afternoon. Olive and I went to Elora and spent the day at the Rocks. Beautiful day. hot.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 28</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I over to Lion in morning. Had dinner at Dick Lowes. Mr. and Mrs. Hodge here for dinner. Uncle Jim, Grandpa and Grandma called this afternoon. Beautiful day. good breeze in afternoon. Harry and May McKay start for Drayton today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Monday, 29 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing little patch on other place for summer fallow. We picked 7 pails of strawberries off this forenoon. I took over a crate to Mrs. Wm Hodge, and came round by Drayton. Hicks Gimlet asking hand for his raising. fine day. looking like rain in afternoon. came on a steady rain after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 30</span></h2> <p>Da plowing summer fallow. Brock took a crate of berries to Mrs. Gordon in forenoon and saw Dr. about rash on his face. Olive and I up to E. Church Sunday School Picnic, in afternoon and evening. Quite fine all day. slight shower about tea time. Mr. Towriss here for dinner.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Dominion Day Wednesday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da plowing summer fallow in forenoon. At Hicks Gimlets raising in afternoon. Olive went to Gordons for Eleanor Walker, in morning, then after she Eleanor went to up to Harry's and Brock took her to town after tea. Jim Bready here for dinner. Picking strawberries in afternoon. Mr. Carrie wheeled out, had tea, then we went over to Retta's and had a game of tennis. Beautiful day. Mr. Craig called in afternoon with his nephew Mr. Albert Craig, carpet traveller. Alvena Noecker married to Bertram Willoughby.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Thursday, 2 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing summer fallow all day. Brock and Wallace Walker finished hoeing the mangols. Mother at Drayton in afternoon with Mrs. Henderson's berries. Olive and I took 12 boxes up to Mabel's after tea. Mabel and Edith called in the afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da plowing summer fallow. Brock took down a couple bags of chop in afternoon. Edith Grant rode home with him. Mrs. Walker and Thelma up here in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 4</span></h2> <p>Da plowing summer fallow between showers. Brock went to town after the chop in afternoon. Quite a steady shower this forenoon then a heavy rain this afternoon. sultry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Sunday, 5</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in morning, Cyril preached. Mr. Carrie in Guelph. Olive and I down to McEwing's in evening. quite fine day.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 6</span></h2> <p>Da down helping Jack Walker cut wood till five o'clock. Brock harrowed behind old drivew summer fallow. then went to Drayton after dinner. Mrs. Craig here to visit afternoon. Mabel helped up pick strawberries. Mrs. Jon. MacDonald came after her berries in evening. Mr. Towriss came for tea and stayed all night. He and Da went to town after tea. extremely hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 7</span></h2> <p>Da harrowing and plowing on rape ground between the rains. planted out a few strawberries. Bob Mitchell and Dalton here for dinner. Ran in out of rain. A number of very heavy rains today, also two heavy thunderstorms. windy at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Wednesday, 8 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing summer fallow, finished at noon, then drew two loads of coal, from {Ad.?} Flath's car. Olive walked to town in forenoon. Edith Grant came down in afternoon and went to Garden Party at E. G. Henry's with us. Beautiful day. cool forenoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 9</span></h2> <p>Da drew four loads of coal. Took a heifer down to Jack Brook's in evening. Ma down to Grandpa's all day. I picked a few gooseberries. Got 2 baskets of cherries $ 1.90 for the lot. Beautiful day. Catholic Picnic.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 10</span></h2> <p>Da harrowed rape ground in forenoon sowed and harrowed again afternoon. Cultivating summer fallow after tea. we pitting and canning cherries. Beautiful day. Lovely moon-light night. Bron Garden party.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Sunday 12 Saturday 11 1908</span></h2> <p>{This entry and the following one were switched by Clara, likely by mistake, and the marked dates were crossed out and switched. Ink in these two entries much darker, but writing consistently Clara's.} Grace and we three up to English Church in morning. We three girls drove over to Moorefield to camp meeting in afternoon, then took Grace home and went to church with her. Mother and Brock over to camp also. Stayed for the two services. Percy McEwing here in afternoon. Da done all the milking and had everything straightened up. Beautiful day. very warm and dusty. quite windy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 11 Sunday, 12</span></h2> <p>Da working on summer fallow all day. Olive and Brock went to town after tea and brought Grace Mason out with them. Retta Hilborn here for butter after tea. Mrs. White and Cora here to spend afternoon and stay for tea. very fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock scuffling and hoeing roots. Har. Coram, Lizzie and Willa out here in afternoon and evening. Came up a heavy storm between six and seven o'clock tonight. Lot of rain fell and lightning was seven. Lovely rest of day. Later - Quite a lot of damage done by storm. English Church spire struck. Harry and May McKay arrived at noon at Uncle John's from Los Angeles, California.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Tuesday, 14 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock scuffling and hoeing turnips. Bill Barry here in afternoon and scuffled his potatoes. Harry McKay walked out from Uncle John's in morning. The two May's came out for dinner. Olive and Harry up to Uncle Rich'ds round by Rothsay and McKay's. Mother and Harry went to town in afternoon. He stayed down. Beautiful day. Grandpa's foot pretty sore. Doctor says it denotes gangrene.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da, Brock and Bill Barry finished hoeing roots, Jim Bready here for dinner. Olive and Brock and I down town after tea to see Grandpa. His foot is a little better. cool day and evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da over at Bob Mitchells helping move out barn, all day. Ma at Drayton. Bill Barry and Brock hoed potatoes and paris-greened them. Harry Philp and Harry McKay, called in this evening. fine day inclined to be dull at times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Friday, 17 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock straightened up in driving house in forenoon. Rained steadily from early morning till about five o'clock. very heavy rain. every place standing flooded. Brock 15 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 18</span></h2> <p>Da at Bob Mitchell's raising. Got barn up. Brock went to Drayton for load of tile in afternoon. Harry McKay came down this morning. Harry Philp brought May's trunk and she out after tea. Ma and Brock down town after tea to see Grandpa. We all walked up to Harry's for {maek-a grip?}. Mr. Carrie called this evening. quite nice day. inclined to be cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 19</span></h2> <p>Harry, Olive, Brock and I up to church. This morning, then all went over to Camp meeting at Moorefield. May went with Harry Philp. dull and dark forenoon, little rain after dinner, cleared off, and was a lovely afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Monday, 20 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Henry Heseltine getting started to put a drain across calf pasture. Working at ditch in afternoon also. Mother went down to town after dinner. Da cut the hay on calf pasture and brought it in. Harry and Brock went down to mill for chop. May and I up to Uncle Rich'ds in afternoon. Mr. Carrie came out after tea and spent the evening, also Retta, Hosheal, and Sadie Carpenter. Da helped Jack Walker put up some hay after tea. fine day. Brock went up to Shepherd's for raspberries.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 21</span></h2> <p>Da plowing out some ditch for Henry and filling in some. After dinner he drew some rails and fixed a place for the calves in low orchard. Uncle Willie here in evening, also Sarah Burrows. Adam Flath called for his coal money $48.00. fine day. calm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da started to cut hay on other place in forenoon. Raked it after dinner. Then Jack Walker and Bill Barry came and they had it up at tea time. Harry digging all day. After tea Da and Bill went down and helped put up Jack's hay, then the men went to town. Mother and Brock went up to Barry's for berries, after tea. May and I at town in evening. 23 lbs. Berries. very fine day. quite warm. Jim Bready here for last time. Paid his bill $8.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Thursday, 23 1908</span></h2> <p>Da mowing in forenoon. Raked and finished putting up the field. Jack Walker and Bill Barry helping. Henry finished digging for a time. Retta Hilborn over here in morning. Harry, May and Olive went over to Retta's in afternoon. I went over after tea. Took Mr. C. E. Smith and Mr. Carrie along with me. Harry patching barn in forenoon. very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 24</span></h2> <p>Da cut a few rounds in hay field behind the Poplars. Then they started to draw in from other place. Bill Barry helping. Harry patching barn roof and helping in moww. May and Luella Fallis here in evening. Mother at town in afternoon. Grandpa's foot has little sore on it. very warm day; but a good breeze. Harry Newton here and put a pump in our cistern.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da, Bill Barry and Brock drawing in hay from other place, all day. Put some of it in the driving house. Harry McKay went to town in morning. We young people all went to town after tea. Mr. Carrie called in this evening on his way to Riverston. very hot day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Sunday, 26 1908</span></h2> <p>Brock, May, Harry, Olive and I up to English Church in forenoon. Mr. Perry preached. May and Harry went to McKays from church. Ma walked down to Grandma's and Brock went for her after tea. Mabel and Harry here in evening. exceedingly warm afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 27</span></h2> <p>Da cut for a few hours in morning back of Poplars, then Brock raked and they coiled it up. Brock at Jack Walkers till four o'clock with horse drawing off for him. Bill Barry came along at four. After tea they brought in two loads. Jack came up. Mr. Carrie called for a few minutes about five o'clock. Ma wen up to Barry's for 21 lbs of berries. Ted Wood called to measure Bill Barry for suit. very hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry put up hay for a while, then Da cut and Bill filled in some ditched and done some scuffling. Jack Walker came up about eleven and raked. coiling it up and drew after tea, two loads. Ma at town, brought Miss Duncan out with her. Harry Philp went up to McKays for May and Harry and we all went to Christian Church Social on Prof. J. N. Dale's lawn. exceedingly hot day. no breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Wednesday, 29 1908</span></h2> <p>Da, Bill Barry, Jack Walker and Brock drawing in hay all day into driving house. Ma and Brock took Miss Duncan home after tea. She not feeling well. I took Harry and May up to McKay's after tea. Harry walked and May up to McKay's after tea. Harry walked to town this morning. exceedingly warm day. no breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 30</span></h2> <p>Da mowed 14 acres on other place, Bill Barry, Jack and Brock took in a load from near line fence. after dinner Jack raked and they put up hay. Very light and thistly. Bill and Da at Drayton at night. very hot day. windmills pumped today. J.S.C gone on his holidays to Goderich.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 31</span></h2> <p>Finished haying. Da, Bill, Jack and Brock drawing hay and stacking it in old orchard. Jack finished raking it this morning. Harry McKay brought down their grips and went up to stay at Harry's. quite windy all day. dull for while in morning. cool evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Saturday, 1 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry fenced the hay stacks on other place. Greened the potatoes in afternoon. Bill gone home before tea. Gave him $10.00 Brock drove me to station this morning. I went to Joe Chambers. Olive took May and Harry McKay to 4.36, they gone to Guelph. Beautiful day. quite hot. Da went for a barrel of sugar at station after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 2</span></h2> <p>Brock drove Mother down to Grandpa's in morning and went for her after tea. very hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 3</span></h2> <p>Old Home Week in Guelph. Da plowing summer fallow all day. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Met 4.36 and I came home. very hot today. Thunder and lightning through the night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Tuesday, 4 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on summer-fallow all day. Brock took some chop to mill in afternoon. Threatening rains all afternoon very warm. started to rain about eight-o'clock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring round fixing horses stalls. Brock took me to station to 9. am train. I going to Guelph. Picked up rails along side road in afternoon. dull all forenoon, brightened up after dinner. A terribly heavy rain through the night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 6</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing mangols all day. Brock took down a load of rails to Grandpa's in forenoon, then met the noon train. I came home from Guelph. Olive, Mother and Brock went over to a garden party at Hugh Montgomerys this evening. Beautiful day. little windy. came on a heavy shower about eleven o'clock tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Friday, 7 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing mangols. all day fine but cool</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 8</span></h2> <p>Da scuffling and Brock and he hoed 50 rows. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Arthur Booth called this afternoon. Beautiful day, quite cool evening. we had an invitation to go with Presbyterian Choir to Pike Lake today.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 9</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to E. Church in forenoon. Old Mr. McLennan here for dinner and tea. Ross McEwing up here in afternoon. fine day. I rode up to church with Mr. Carrie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Monday, 10 1908</span></h2> <p>finished hoeing turnips. Da and Brock scuffling and hoeing turnips all day. Olive started to walk to town after dinner. Met Harry and May coming home from Guelph, so came back with them, then took them up to Harry Philps. Hack Walker helping hoe. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lowes called this evening. want me to sew for them. dull day. looking like rain. Started to rain about nine o'clock. { some initials and end of entry?}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 11</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on summer fallow all day. Mother down to see Grandpa's all day. I finished Thelma's dress and took it home. very warm day. Grandpa's foot not swollen very much Black spot at his toe, size of fifty ct. piece.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Civic Holiday, Drayton Wednesday, 12</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock planting out strawberries, Uncle Jim out here in forenoon. Uncle Richd brought Aunt Emma to spend the afternoon. very dull. rained hard in the morning and again in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Thursday, 13 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock working among strawberries. brought little calves up to a new pasture. Brock and Mother to Drayton after. Dr. says Grandpa's foot is worse. Ella Gregory and Annie Ednison called this afternoon. Ed. Wooddisse here for dinner. dull forenoon with little rain, cleared off and was fine, little sultry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on summer fallow, then took down roller to other barn, and brought up binder. Arthur Booth here for dinner, put an attachment on binder to help balance it. Price $7.00. Brock cut barley next to bush, other side of roots. Da shocking I walked to town, had dinner with Mrs. Gordon. Mr. Carrie walked out with me and had tea. Harry McKay called, also Grace Mason and Harvey Haack. Beautiful day. very heavy dews at night this past week.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 15</span></h2> <p>Brock cutting oats and Da shocking, could not start early on account of heavy dews. we three down town after tea fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Sunday, 16 1908</span></h2> <p>Brock took Mother down to Grandma's in forenoon. Went for her after tea. Da went down to see Howard Hilborn. He has Rheumatic Fever. Jack Brooks out here in afternoon also Marie Black and Alex McLellan Neil Anderson Andy and Carmina Adams called. little shower in forenoon dull day. Mr. Carrie in Tilsonburg. Mr. Beattie had prayer in Rothsay.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 17</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and drawing some lumber into the barn very dull day, quite rainy at times.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 18</span></h2> <p>Da cleaning up round chip yard and helping me re-pot plants. Brock cutting oats behind poplars. Da shocking in afternoon. Had to cut them one way. Mother went down to Drayton met night train, Aunt Sarah Chambers came up from Toronto. Quite fine day. Gave a strange man his dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Wednesday, 19 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock cutting long grass round barn dump, then started to cut about eleven o'clock Ma and Aunt Sarah in Drayton all day. Uncle Will up. Olive up to Uncle Rich'ds after tea went down to Uncle John's with Harry and Roy. Da down for twine after tea. quite a shower in morning. turned out fine cold wind. cool night. Mr. Fielding, (tea man) called.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 20</span></h2> <p>Finished cutting field behind Poplars. Da shocked it. Mother drove Auntie over to Uncle Sam's this morning. Hugie Hughes and a Massey-Harris, head agent out this morning and fixed binder. It was putting out loose sheaves. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 21</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock cut the goose wheat and shocked it. Muriel Roberts on and Madge Smith came out for Olive this forenoon and brought her back after tea. Mr. Carrie came out this afternoon then went to Harrys for tea and came back here after tea. Da up to see Bill Barry but could not get him. Harry May and Mary here for a few minutes after tea. very fine all day. Mother down to see Howard Hilborn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 22</span></h2> <p>{Olive writes in the diary this whole page} Da and Brock drawing in barley and oats all day. Jack McKee here helping. Mother took Aunt Sarah to noon train. May and Harry came down after dinner and Clara and I went with them to Neackers for tea. Went to Drayton at night from there. Fine day, quite cool night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 23</span></h2> <p>Clara, Brock and I up to church in morning. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Hazel here for tea and to spend evening. Brock took Clara to Dick Lowes this evening to sew. Fine day. cool at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 24</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock and Jack McKee drawing in oats all day. Harry here for dinner, May came here after dinner. I took her to 4.31 train. They going to Bracebridge. Fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Tuesday, 25 1908</span></h2> <p>{Olive writing the entire page} Da, Brock and Jack finished drawing in oats in forenoon. Then all down helping J. Walker draw in and got home about four. Da started to cut 14 acres on other place. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Miss Brooker here for tea. Nice day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 26</span></h2> <p>Da cutting at 14 acres in other place all day. Jack Walker and Jack McKee brought other two loads after tea. Brock went to Drayton tonight for {canary?} Fine day. cool at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 27</span></h2> <p>Da finished cutting 14 ac. on other place about three o'clock. Tried to cut oats at low driving house but couldn't. Jack McKee here helping all day. Jack Walker came about ten, drawing in all day finished 14 acres. Miss Magee and her mother came about half past four and stayed until about six. Nice day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Friday, 28 1908</span></h2> <p>{Pretty sure Olive writing due to references to Clara and Brock in third person, however writing style very different. Possibly a new pen.} Da cut little patch down at low driving house in morning. Jack McKee here all day and Jack Walker. Drew in goose wheat and the few oats. Alwyn here for a while in afternoon. Muriel and Madge here for tea. Fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 29</span></h2> <p>Jack McKee, Da and Brock down at McEwings drawing in all day. Brock came home sick at noon with bad headache. I down to Drayton this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lowes brought Clara home tonight. Fine day and warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 30</span></h2> <p>Clara and I at church this morning. Mother down to grandma's this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Gordon called this evening. Fine but quite warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Monday, 31 1908</span></h2> <p>{Clara has taken over the diary again} Da and John McKee down to McEwings till about six o'clock. They finished harvest. Brock down to Drayton with a few bags of chop. Miss Stone walked down at noon. Mother drove her home after tea. Uncle Rich'd and Aunt Emma called this evening. very warm day. rather smoky. Willie Moore and Katie Elliot ran away to Listowel and got married.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Tuesday, 1 1908</span></h2> <p>Da discing summer fallow. Mother went down for Grandpa and Grandma and took them home after tea. Mr. Carrie called after tea. quite a nice day, good breeze. a couple of little showers in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da started to harrow summer fallow, but came on rain. Cleaned up a few bags of chop and went to town. Got horses shod. Olive and I up to Harry's after tea. little showers at time. quite cool. Putting blue clay on Grandpa's foot. Thinks it is helping it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Thursday, 3 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing wood up from bush and filling wood-shed. Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Uncle Will and Grandpa called about six o'clock. Beautiful day. Uncle Rich'd down here in evening. I have a bad cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 4</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing up wood from bush. Mother over to see Mrs. Henry Hilborn in afternoon. Alwyn Fleming here for tea. Lovely day. a good breeze this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating summer fallow Brock, Olive and I at town in evening. beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Sunday, 6 1908</span></h2> <p>{Clara continues to write, this day and the next have darker writing and a different writing style that her usual. I suspect she was in a rush or using a different pen.} Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon Earl and Ella Lowes down to see Howard Hilborn after tea. rather dull morning, cleared off, was bright and very windy. cool evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">LABOR DAY (Dominion) Monday, 7</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure at Jack Walkers in forenoon. After dinner, Mr. Crombie cam over and cut our corn with corn-harvester, gave him $2.00 Da and Jack putting up corn. Grace Mason came out in afternoon, then Brock and I drove her home and came back for Mother. Spent the evening at Mr Craig's. Mabel, Retta and Minnie Walker here after tea. Mother and Brock at Grandma's in afternoon. Beautiful day. Lovely moonlight night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 8</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure at Jack Walker's all day. I took Olive to nine train, She done to Toronto Exhibition Fare $1.85. Da and Jack finished shocking our corn by moonlight. Fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Wednesday, 9 1908</span></h2> <p>Da drawing manure at Jack Walker's drew in his wheat after dinner. very fine day, quite a breeze today. Windmills pumped. Has been calm for a few days. Geo. Moore and Cora Wray married.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 10</span></h2> <p>{Clara's mother Elizabeth takes over the diary. Can tell by change in writing style and reference to Clara's grandfather as "Father".} I took Clara to train Gone to Toronto. round to see Father and home. Robt finished the manure at Walkers forenoon &amp; started to pull peas afternoon terrible hot dry weather Brock choring round all day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 11</span></h2> <p>{Elizabeth writing} Robt gone out to disk summer fallow forenoon then finished pulling peas {Clara takes over} At Isaac Hilborn's threshing in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Saturday, 12 1908</span></h2> <p>Da finished pulling peas in forenoon Jack Walker and Ross McEwing helped draw them. Mother and Brock at town after tea. very dry weather.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 13</span></h2> <p>Home all day. very fine day. Da over to see Tom McKee. He fell off his barn on Saturday.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da working on summer-fallow all day Cut and took in a few oats down next Jack's line fence.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Tuesday, 15 1908</span></h2> <p>Dad working on summer-fallow in forenoon. Drew a load of cheese to Moorefield. Mother came down and met Olive and I at night train. fine day. good breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing on summer-fallow all day. Mother went to town in afternoon. Grandpa still keeping clay on his foot. Seems to be helping it. Very calm, warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 17</span></h2> <p>Da working on summer-fallow all day. Annie Craig walked over this forenoon and stayed all day. Brock and Mother drove her home after tea. very warm day. cool evening. very smoky.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Friday, 18 1908</span></h2> <p>Da working on summer fallow all day. Mother up to see Minnie Walker and Mabel in afternoon. very fine day. very smoky. thunder, lightning, and a little rain after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 19</span></h2> <p>Da drawing sand to Drayton for Charlie Walker. Mother and Brock down town in afternoon. very dull and misty all day. quite cool at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 20</span></h2> <p>{Written in date: Thanksgiving Services. 11. a.m. 7 P.m.} Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Rev. Thomas Farr, Gorrie preached. Mother down to Grandma's. Jack and Walker here in afternoon. beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Monday, 21 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing back on other place. Mother went up to Geo. Falkner's in afternoon for Annie Ednison. Harry McKay and Roy Philp called this evening. Brock picking stone in forenoon. Over to Mr. Morrisons in evening. very fine day. dry and very hot.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da and Wat scraped out ditch that runs from in front of poplars across the little patch behind barn. Mother and Annie Edmison at Grandma's and called at Montgomerys. Percy McEwing went to Wilmots threshing for an hour in evening. very hot smoky day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 23</span></h2> <p>Da at Hosheals' threshing all day. Metz's machine(carriers.) Olive and I took Annie Edmison up to Ella Gregorys with "Paddy" in forenoon. Mr. Carrie here in afternoon. quite warm day a few drops of rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Thursday, 24 1908</span></h2> <p>Da cultivated summer- fallow in forenoon. He and Brock cut some corn which was standing near the turnips. very hot day. smoky.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da harrowed summer-fallow in forenoon and went to town with Bob Maxwell. At Chas. Walkers' threshing in afternoon. Brock over to Herb Benson's sale. Bought a set of double harness for $14.00. May McKay came here this morn. Olive walked to town this morning. Mother down to Mossers in afternoon. very hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 26</span></h2> <p>Da threshing all day. Finished at Chas. Walkers and threshed out harry Philp. Machine came here at night. (Mr. Metz's) Mother at town forenoon, Brock went over to Benson's for his harness in afternoon. May and I down town with Harry Philp after tea. Olive asking Hilborn's to thresh. very hot smoky day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Sunday, 27 1908</span></h2> <p>May, Olive, Brock and I up to church this morning. Went down to tea at Grace Mason's and went to church with her. quite sultry and very smoky. cooler at night. a night breeze all day. Mr. Carrie's farewell service today.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 28</span></h2> <p>Threshing here all day. Had 22 men. Moved machine to Burrows after tea. harry McKay here. cool, with quite heavy showers of rain in afternoon. cold night. Bill Barry here and stayed all night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 29</span></h2> <p>Da at Burrows threshing till four o'clock then the machine went to Jack Walker's, Mother helping old Mrs. Walker in afternoon. May and I went for a drive to Rothsay with Mr. Carrie, after tea. cool all day. cold night. quite a wind. McEwings and Isaac Hilborn's bought a heifer for beef ring and took it away tonight. Brock at town in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Wednesday, 30 1908</span></h2> <p>Da at Jack Walkers, finished there about noon and moved to McEwings. Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Carrie called and took May to a concert in Moorefield. Mr. Barry stayed all night. showery at times all night. Beautiful night. cool. Put a fire in furnace for first time.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Thursday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da at McEwings threshing all day. Brock picking a few apples. May, Olive and I went up to McKay's and round by Drayton in afternoon. Brock took Mother down to Grandma's after tea. disagreeable day. rain and hail at times. very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da finished threshing at McEwing's and went to Morrison. Brock helped McEwing's take cattle to Drayton, then went on to Mr. Haggertys with them. Had dinner there. Rosalie Brooker and Miss Bolton here for tea. Brock went for Mother in afternoon. turned out quite fine. cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Saturday, 3</span></h2> <p>Very heavy frost. Da finished threshing at Morrison's and went to Uncle Rich'ds Finished home place. Rosalie went away this afternoon. Miss Bolton went after dinner. May went up to Uncle Richds Harry McKay came here. Miss Duncan and Fred out for tea. Brock up at Uncle Rich'ds. beautiful clear day. cool night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 4</span></h2> <p>Harry McKay, Olive and I went up to church, but there wasn't any minister, so we went to Presbyterian Church. Went up to Uncle Rich'ds for afternoon and went to Grandma's in forenoon. Beautiful bright warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock at Uncle Rich'ds threshign till noon. then Da at pages threshing. Olive went to Drayton in afternoon Harry McKay went with her. Mr. Carrie came out and spent the afternoon and evening. May and Harry Philp here on horseback in evening. Beautiful bright day. Lovely moon light night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Tuesday, 6 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock started to raise potatoes. May came here this afternoon. had a little party in evening. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 7</span></h2> <p>{Written in date: Drayton Fall Fair} Da and Brock picking potatoes. Ma helping in afternoon. Brock, May, Olive and I down to Fair in afternoon. We girls stayed for concert. Mr. and Mrs. Barry came down to pick their potatoes. quite fine. little shower about six o'clock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 8</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock finished picking potatoes Bill Barry and his wife here picking their own potatoes. Finished them. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Carrie out for tea and spent the evening May here. Very fine day. Beautiful night. cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Friday, 9 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock picking mangols. all day. Took in eight loads. May and I down to Drayton in forenoon. May went up to Harry's this evening. Mother picked geese. Beautiful bright day. Heavy frost this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 10</span></h2> <p>All helping take up mangols. Had 20 loads. Da took last load down to Mr. Thompson. Harry Philp and May McKay called here on their way to Guelph. Beautiful day, till about three o'clock. then turned dull and cooler. Quite a shower after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 11</span></h2> <p>Brock took Ma down to Grandpa's after dinner, went for her after tea. Home all day. very dull and cold Da up to see Mr. Morrison after tea. He sick with pneumonia. No English Church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Monday, 12 1908</span></h2> <p>Da started to plow stubble on other place. Up to Mr. Morrisons after tea. Went to Drayton for them, and then up there rest of night fixing a pump. Brock went down to mill twice with chop in morning. Picking apples. May and Mary Philp called in afternoon. Beautiful day. Hard frosts at night. cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da, McEwing's Boys, Jack walker and Wat went up and tool in Mr. Morrisons mangols.at Mosser's threshing in afternoon. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon, up to Harry's in evening. Mother and I up to Mr. Morrisons for a few minutes after tea. Harry McKay here in afternoon. Brock down to mill for some chop. Beautiful day.</p> <p>Wednesday, 14</p> <p>Da at Mossers threshing all day till eleven o'clock, then Isaac Hilborn's Brock picking apples. Mabel brought May here about six o'clock. We all went to station to see May and Harry McKay off. Gone to Palmerston for the night. Beautiful bright day. Fred Duncan and Maude Bucham married.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Thursday, 15 1908</span></h2> <p>Da finished threshing at Isaac Hilborns about eleven o'clock. Cutting the flax. Up to Mr. Morrisons in evening. Brock up to Uncle Rich'ds after tea. Beautiful balmy day. May and Harry McKay. left Palmerston at 8.30 AM for Detroit.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing in our corn. Roy and Alwin came after their colt. It got so breachy it would not stay here. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Da up to Mr. Morrisons in evening. Two Morrison men here in afternoon. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 17</span></h2> <p>Da helping take in Mr. Morrison's corn in forenoon. Plowing in afternoon on other place. Olive walked to town in afternoon. Got a Brown felt hat. $3.50 Brock took in some straggling pieces of corn in forenoon. Da up to Morrisons in evening. Beautiful warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Sunday, 18 1908</span></h2> <p>Olive Brock and I up to Presbyterian Church in morning. Mr. McKay of Harriston preached. Mother walked down to Grandmas, Brock went for her in evening. Da up to Mr. Morrison's in afternoon. Beautiful day. Very smoky. No English Church. Mrs. Geo. Wray buried. (stroke.)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 19</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on other place all day. Brock took down some chop in forenoon and went for it after dinner. Olive and I walked up to Mr. Morrison's after tea. rater dull forenoon, brighter after. strong east wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 20</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Mother went to Drayton this forenoon. Brock brought home his colts from other place. Drawing light wood from Poplars. very fine and bright. strong east wind, rather cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Wednesday, 21 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Brock down twice with chop. I walked down town after dinner. Got a Navy Blue hat $4.50 Beautiful day. very smoky. quite a breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Up to Mr. Morrisons in evening. Brock drawing old rails from other place. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 23</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Brock throwing back mangols in root. house. Beautiful day. east wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Saturday, 24 1908</span></h2> <p>Da went back to plow, but came on rain and he came up about ten o'clock. Went back again about three. Brock went to town with chop. in forenoon. rainy and dull. Uncle Rich'ds here in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 25</span></h2> <p>Brock and Ma down to Drayton, then we three went up to church. Mr. Brett from Damascus, preached. I went for mother around five. dull all day. foggy. Da over to Mr. Morrisons and Lowerys.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 26</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing 14 acre field on other place at noon. Went over to vote, then he and Brock topping and drawing turnips. Brock took down some chop in forenoon. Down after tea to hear election returns. Laurier Gov't sustained. Martin, reformer, elected in this riding. Mr. Carrie called this afternoon. dull in morning, but cleared off and was fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Tuesday, 27 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock topping and drawing turnips all day. We got ready three ducks this forenoon. Mother at town this afternoon. We girls house cleaning. Bill Woods called with tax receipts $70.55{insert cent symbol}. rather fine day. sprinkling of rain at six P.M.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock brought in a load of turnips, then came on a gentle rain. cleaned hen pens, and finished topping turnips. Da gone up to Uncle Rich'ds in evening. dull all day. Mr. Ghent brought out a hive of bees $6.00</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 29</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock brought in 9 loads of turnips. Da fell off fence and hurt his arm this morning. I sewing for Mary Philp all day. making Green dress. very foggy morning. cleared off and was fine day. little mist in evening. Retta Hilborn called.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Friday, 30 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing in turnips all day. Roy came down about 3.30 and helped bring in some. I sewing at Mary's. First snow storm today. Quite stormy at times in afternoon. cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Hallowe'en Saturday, 31</span></h2> <p>Da took two loads of turnips to Mr. Thompson today, and finished getting in our own turnips. Mother at town this afternoon. Rosalie here this afternoon and for tea. Uncle Rich'd called this evening. He has been to Guelph on Business for the estate. dull and cold all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November All Saints Day (Quebec) Sunday, 1</span></h2> <p>{writing in this entry messier than usual for Clara. Seems rushed.} Da over to Morrisons in afternoon. All home rest of day. Inclined to be a bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Monday, 2 1908</span></h2> <p>{Today and Tuesday's entries continue to be scribbled.} Da and Brock helping at a bee at Morrisons to take up roots in forenoon. Da plowing in afternoon. in little bush lot. quite a nice day. Presbyterian Fowl Supper. Rothsay</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da plowing and went to Drayton at noon with Uncle Rich'ds and again at night on business for the estate. Mother at Drayton today. I sewing at Mary Philp's. very foggy but cleared off, very windy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 4</span></h2> <p>{Clara's writing no longer scribbled} Da plowing on summer fallow. Jim Bready here for dinner. I up sewing at Mary's. Brock changed a goose with Mr. Haggerty. very stormy at times and real cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Thursday, 5 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on summer-fallow all day. Brock took a goose and changed it for a buff one with Mr. Hagerty. Went to town for chop this afternoon. fine all day. very windy and quite cold. Methodist Fowl Supper, Rothsay. Dr R. McWilliam has sold out his property and practice to Dr. Cassiday.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 6</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on summer fallow all day. We killed and dressed 13 ducks. Brock took ten of them to Drayton and sent them to Uncle Jim. Mr. P. Richardson called this afternoon. dull all day, inclined to be mild ground white with snow this morning, but nearly all gone tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 7</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing summer-fallow, then went back and started to plow sod next line fence on home place. Da and Uncle Rich'd at town night. Mother down town for dinner. Brock met night train. Got Graham and David Porter. They at O.A. College, Guelph. quite a fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Sunday, 8 1908</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock, Graham, David and I up to church in morning. then we all down to Grandma's after tea. rather dull all day. cold breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thanksgiving Monday, 9 Day</span></h2> <p>Brock and Dave went round by town, got a gun, put horse in at Wilmots and Graham went over to hunt. Three boys hunting in Burrows swamp in afternoon. Da plowing sod. All down to Fowl Supper (Methodist) at night. quite fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 10</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod. Brock took Graham and Dave to station. I down town all day. fine day. not very bright. quite mild this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Wednesday, 11 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. Brock choring. rained through night, turned colder with snow. clear and bright all day. started to storm after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 12</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing the sod, then plowing little strip behind barn. Mother and Olive went to town this forenoon, stayed for dinner. very blustry and snowy at times then again, quite bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da finished little patch at noon, then started to plow up new seeded on other place. Brock down twice with chop. Brought a hen crate out from Irvine's. dull, but clear all day. Hiram Mosser's little boy buried from Otto's this afternoon. good plowing now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Saturday, 14 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. I walked to Drayton in forenoon. Brock came after me in afternoon. quite fine forenoon. after dinner snowed heavily. not very cold. Dr. MacWilliam's sale of Household furniture.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 15</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in morning. Olive and Mother down to Grandma's and up to see Dr. He says Olive has a thick neck on both sides. not bad though cold wind. quite {wnitry?}. Brought young cattle home from other place. Everything tied up now.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 16</span></h2> <p>Jack Walker came up and helped Da load lambs. Da took them to Moorefield. Jack helped Brock crate 40 hens and he took them to Henry Irvine. $7.75. Lambs $42.xx Jack helping sort up old sheep and put them on rape. a terrible snowy afternoon, blowing. Lot of snow fell.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Tuesday, 17 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon Brock down to Dr. MacWilliams sale in afternoon. Da took five sheep to Luke Rhome's. Brock took cutter to town. Beautiful bright forenoon. duller after dinner. not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 18 {star drawn in}</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing out manure and done the chores. quite mild. not very bright. a Mr. McLeod here to get a mast for windmill. Mr. Carrie gone to an appointment in Fergus, Mr. Brett here at Rothsay. Papered the kitchen. 3 double rolls and 1 " " border</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 19</span></h2> <p>Done chores and drew out manure to other place in forenoon. Plowing on other place in afternoon. Mother at town in afternoon. very mild all day. Sprinkle of rain at noon. wheels running again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Friday, 20 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Mother went up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. She has been very sick. Stomach trouble. Beautiful bright warm day. snow nearly gone again. freezing at night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 21</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Brock down with chop in forenoon. I up making a waist for Rosalie. Lovely day. Freezing at night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 22</span></h2> <p>Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lowes and Russell, Mr. Tom Henderson, his mother and two children here for dinner Beautiful day, quite hazy and warm. like Indian Summer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Monday, 23 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Brock took Mother down to stay at Grandma's, in afternoon. Quite bright day and very warm, turned duller towards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 24</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Brock choring round. I up to Aunt Emma's in forenoon for shirt pattern. Wat, and Dave Kemp here in evening. very disagreeable at times. quite smart showers off and on all day. quite warm. Jack Carrie's birthday. Mother at Grandpa's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Brock down to Grandma's for Mother in forenoon. Men do the chores at noon and before they go to work. dull all day. quite foggy. John and Ada Philp called in at noon to say Neal was dead.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Thursday, 26 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on other place all day. Olive and I walked to town in forenoon. Uncle Jim came out in forenoon. I stayed in town over night. very windy, but was a bright afternoon. Rosalie down for tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 27</span></h2> <p>Da plowed till eleven o'clock, came up, got his dinner and met noon train. Neal Philp's corpse came off Da was a pall-bearer. took corpse to Cap. Smiths house, then over to Church and buried in Victoria dull day. cold wind, and very strong. Rosalie do</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Brock brought Mother to Grandma's and I came home. beautiful bright day, quite windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Sunday, 29 1908</span></h2> <p>We three up to church in forenoon. Bob Mitchell, Lizzie and Leslie here in afternoon. very foggy, but cleared away and was bright. raw wind. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 30</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. finished the 14 acre field and plowed the little patch behind old orchard, done some in rape ground also. Mother at Grandma's. very mild all day. heavy showers of rain at times. (Brock got our sheep, which were away from Rhome's and took them to Uncle Rich'ds) Did this on Tuesday</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Tuesday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da plowed all day. Brock took me to town in afternoon and brought Mother home. pretty stormy, cold day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Wednesday, 2 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon. Jack Walker helped them kill our pig. Uncle Willie out here in forenoon. Jake Corbitt and Rev. Brett. called in forenoon. very stormy and cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cutting up the pork. Brock brought Mother to town and I came home with him. We three up to Rothsay to spend the evening at the Rectory (Mr &amp; Mrs Brett) Mr. McEwing here in evening to pay for beef-ring heifer. Isaac Hilborn brought cheese cheques. Mother up to see Miss Stone in forenoon. rather fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 4</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and putting a loft in one of the hen pens Olive and I making sausage. rather stormy, quite a bit of soft snow fell. Tom Henderson drove a surprise party here and brought mother along. Had a most enjoyable feast of oysters and a very pleasant evening. Maude and Beckie Pollock, Muriel Robertson, Miss Duncan, Ella Mihm, Mrs. Henderson, Mike O'Hara, C E. Smith, Mr. Davis, Milton Hawbly, Mr. Yake.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Saturday, 5 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning hen and pig pens. Brock to town twice with for chop. Edgie Benson called this evening for Wyndotte Cockrel $1.00 We churned and I made up the butter for first time. cold raw wind. quite snowy at times. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 6</span></h2> <p>We three up to church in forenoon At home rest of day. quite raw wind and stormy in afternoon. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 7</span></h2> <p>{Olive writing} Da choring and drawing out manure. Brock took Clara to Drayton this afternoon and brought Mother home. Drifting and very stormy in afternoon, cold wind but calmed a little towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Conception Day (Quebec) Tuesday, 8 1908</span></h2> <p>{Olive writing for entire page} Da done chores in morning and helped J. Walker take two cattle to Drayton. Brock went to Guelph this morning to Fat Stock Show. choring in afternoon and shut up lambs. Howard Hilborn here to change a goose. Mrs. Morrison here to buy a goose. cold and rather stormy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 9</span></h2> <p>Da done chores and killed chickens We picked eighteen this morning. choring and down to W. Daley's for {goblet?} in afternoon also up to Uncle Richards. Mrs. Craig and Jennie here to change a goose. Fine day but cold. Roy down after tea to trade a turkey.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 10</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning then went away about twelve with twenty eight turkeys and eighteen chickens. Sold them to J. Dowling. Ma went home down to Grandma's This afternoon and Clara came home. Brock came back from Guelph today at noon. Raw wind and soft looking. {Clara wrote following sentence} Turkeys and chickens brought $33.xx</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Friday, 11 1908</span></h2> <p>{This and following entry written by Olive} Da and Brock choring and cleaning pens. Drawing out manure in afternoon. Rosalie came for tea and stayed all night. Da down to Drayton at night. Sent 42 lbs of butter to Guelph. Quite dull and rained a little in morning. raw wind. {Following sentence written by Clara} Mother at Grandma's</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 12</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores then drawing out manure. Rosalie here for donner, went home after dinner. Bill {Sass?} here for tea. Fine day with some snow off and on. Da up to Rothsay to pay taxes. {?} to see Miss Stone for a few minutes. {Clara wrote following sentence} Ma at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 13</span></h2> <p>{Clara resumes writing} Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Da went down Drayton, got Mother and went to Mr. Clemens'. Arthur and Alice Page here in afternoon and for tea. quite heavy falls of snow at times. Not very cold. Mother at Grandma's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Monday, 14 1908</span></h2> <p>{Olive writing} Da and Brock done chores. Then we picked eleven geese Mrs. Burrows here helping. Then drawing out manure. Got all out but about a load. Brock went down for Ma about five o'clock. Fine day. looking like a thaw. Mr. Walker brought back the oats he borrowed. {Next line written by Clara} Ma at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 15</span></h2> <p>{First half of entry written by Olive} Da and Brock done chores, then we picked eleven geese. Mrs. Burrows here helping. Brock took Ma back to Drayton about four o'clock this afternoon. Raw wind, thawing all day. {Rest of entry written by Clara} Hosheal Hilborn and Georgie Tennyson called this evening to see if I could help her sew. Sold six geese to Gibb Bros. 2 " " T. Henderson Gave 1 to Mrs. Burrows, one to Wismer and our own.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores. Brock traded a rooster with Arthur Perkin at Rothsay and brought home our cheese from factory. I at town in afternoon. da down for rails. Tom Miller came to make doors, but went to town with Da came along about midnight and went home. fine day. rather mild. Ma at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Thursday, 17 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and cleaning pens. Tom Miller came at noon to make storm doors. raw east wind. snowing. Ma at Grandma's</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 18</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon. Da helping Jack Walker kill a pig in afternoon. Tom working at doors. Olive, Brock and I down to an "At Home" and presentation in Drayton school. Had an enjoyable day evening. fine day not very cold. Ma at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 19</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and helping Tom at Doors. Brock got Paddy shod in forenoon. Tom went home at night. Jim Davidson buried. quite fine, cold. Ma at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Sunday, 20 1908</span></h2> <p>Brock went down for mother to Grandma's and also brought Willa Coram out. Myrtle Burrows over in afternoon. A sleigh load of young people called in, Mike, Beckie, Jessie Manser, Muriel Robertson, Mr. J. W. Yake Madge Smith, Mr. Daniels. I out for walk on snow shoes. very stormy at times again quite bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 21</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring. Da at town at night. Brock took Mother and Willa back to town in forenoon. very sunny afternoon. Put loft in other hen-pen. English Church Christmas Tree, Rothsay.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring. Tom Miller came along at noon. making and fitting storm doors. Olive and I went to town in afternoon. Stayed for Presbyterian Christmas Tree. nice day. Rosalie Brooker gone home to Cleveland today. Mother at Grandma's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Wednesday, 23 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and helping Tom fit storm doors. Beautiful day. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 24</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. We three at town in afternoon. Da sifted coal ashes. Tom Miller went home this forenoon. Has made five storm doors. $5.00 Lovely day. sleighing poor on concessions. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Christmas Day (Dominion) Friday 25</span></h2> <p>Choring. Brock drove down to Grandma's after dinner. not very bright. snowing. Mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Saturday, 26 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and tar papering hen house. rather cold and storming a little all day. Ma at Grandma's. Have about two dozen eggs now.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 27</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I went up to church in forenoon. Da went to Grandma's for Ma. Turned out very stormy. High wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and drawing out manure. Brock took Ma back to Drayton about four o'clock. Charlie Walker and Cecil here in evening. Beautiful day, bright and inclined to mild. Nomination day in Moorefield, for Reeve's and Councillors. {Written sideways in left margin "Sent 47 lbs Butter to Uncle Jim"}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Tuesday, 29 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring. Brock and Olive to Drayton in afternoon. Brock got a pup from J. J. Dowling. Finished taking out manure in forenoon. Taking down old kitchen in afternoon. Henry Heseltine here in morning. Beautiful bright day. very warm. Da over to see Earl Lowes in evening. He has pneumonia now. Had pleurisy first.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 30</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and drawing parts of the old kitchen and putting it in barn. Olive, Brock and I over to spend the evening at Mr. Craigs. Norman tucker there. lovely afternoon. sleet and rain through night and in morning. Mrs. Morrison called at noon to pay for goose.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 31</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring, took Uncle Rich'd and Morrison's sheep home and brought ours home from Rich'ds. Arthur Booth and Mr Hagerty called this evening. Paid them seven dollars for tongue carrier on binder. very stormy all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Bills Payable- September</span></h2> <p>At party Oct. 6, 1908 Howard and Seth Hilborn. Winnie, Percy and Ross McEwing. Sarah &amp; Watt Burrows. Mary {illegible}, Roy, Myrtle Woods. Hosheal and Retta Hilborn Minnie &amp; Chester Walker Harry &amp; Mabel Philp, Rosalie Brooker {Illegible name} Art. Page Jean Craig. John McKee. Ella Gregory Geo. {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Bills Payable- October</span></h2> <p>Party at lunch on Moorefield Camp Grounds July 19, 1908. May Gordon; Harry Philp; May McKay; Harry McKay; Olive, Brock and myself. Evening spent at Retta's. July 23, 1908. Olive, May, Harry, Mr. Carrie, Minnie Walker, Mr. Gordon, Miss {Inch?} Mr. C Smith, myself</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Receivable</span></h2> <p>I went up to see Joe Chambers on Aug 1st. Bought a ticket to Owen Sound $1.25 went as Hepworth Parkhead, then took a ticket for Hepworth 10{insert cent symbol}. got a livery from Clarence Lyne for $1.25 and he drove me out to Joe's. Went over to see Aunt Sarah, had tea with her. Sunday morning. Joe and Rachel took me for a row on Mud lake, after dinner Rachel and I walked up to Alberts. Had tea and Albert drove us home. In the mean time Essie and Chrissie arrived at Joe's. they had been camping on the Sauble, all went for a row after tea. Monday, Joe brought us all to Allenford to the 1.40 train Essie Chrissie, Juan, Clara, Aunt Sarah and I. Had Mr. O'Hearme down with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Bills Payable- November</span></h2> <p>Party to Elora Rocks June 27, 1908. Harry Philp, Rosalie Brooker, Dave Kemp, Margaret Grout, Joe Higgins, Lillian Corbitt, Harvey Reed, Lizzie Duckering Edith Grant, Rev. Carrie, Mabel Philp, Mary Philp, Olive and myself. Had a nice time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Receivable</span></h2> <p>Strawberries we have sold.</p> <p>1/2 crate to Mrs. Burrows. 1.00</p> <p>1/2 " " Jack Walker 1.00</p> <p>1 " " Mrs. Hodge 2.00</p> <p>1 " " Mrs. Gordon 2.00</p> <p>1 " " Mrs. Henderson 2.25</p> <p>Gave one crate to Eleanor Walker.</p> <p>" half a " Mabel</p> <p>1/2 crate to Mrs. Burrow for Hetly &amp; Maria 1.00</p> <p>1 " " " Joe MacDonald 2.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Bills Payable - December</span></h2> <p>The Moss Rose, The angels of the flowers one day Beneath a rose tree sleeping lay __ That spirit to whose charge 'tis given To bathe young buds in dews of heaven. Awakening from his light repose, The angel whispered to the rose; "Oh, fondest object of my care, Still fairest found, where all are fair; For the sweet shade thou giv'st to me Ask what thou wilt, tis granted thee". "Then", said the rose, with deepening "On me another grace bestow" glow The spirit paused in silent thought What grace was there that flower had not, 'Twas but a moment, __ o'er the rose a veil of moss the angel throws, and roped in nature's simplest weed could there a flower that rose exceed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Last page in diary, no lines or sections} Far Away. Where is now the merry party I remember long ago, Laughing round the Christmas fireside brightened by its ruddy glow Or in Summer's balmy evening, in the field upon the hay? They have all dispers'd and wander'd- Far away, Far away Some have gone to lands far distant and with strangers made their home Some upon the world of waters all their lives are forced to roam; Some are gone from us forever, longer here they might not stay- They have reached a fairer region Far away- Far away.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9227a0d5dbfd8c7fe8acf19f2e54d500.pdf 968901aad08afe914d86497b04469dba PDF Text Text ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb29155b7e50a8b1ee2fb104dabbd62a.pdf bb8f74091975fedb9a323a6df563f663 PDF Text Text Elizabeth Philp (1864 – 1943) 1897 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Pages 1 to 27 are printed documents - calendars, etc.} {Pages 28 & 29 are blank} Diary for 1897 {Printed list of holidays in 1897} {Pages 31 & 32 are blank} January FRIDAY, 1 (1-364) 1897 Robt choring & working in the shed I up to Rothsay with crock of butter Misty & Mizzling all af SATURDAY, 2 (2-363) Robt choring all day very fine day SUNDAY, 3 (3-362) All at home all day Jas McEwing here for tea. very fine day January MONDAY, 4 (4-361) 1897 Robt choring & over to 14th to vote. fore choring and down to Drayton to hear the state of the pole McEwing & Hamilton Elected. for county very dull wet day bad roads TUESDAY, 5 (5-360) Robt choring fore �fanning up oats & down to Drayton eve. Da & Ma up to Rothsay rather cold WEDNESDAY, 6 (6-359) Robt choring fore & fanning up oats & down to Drayton clear & cold January THURSDAY, 7 (7-358) 1897 Robt choring & down to Drayton with oats & pig Father & I down to Drayton aft Clear & cold FRIDAY, 8 (8-357) Robt choring & fanning up oats & down to Drayton late in the eve, Da & Ma over to Sams very fine SATURDAY, 9 # {crosshatch design drawn after the 9} (9-356) Robt choring & down to Drayton with oats lovely bright day Sam helping Da fan his oats January SUNDAY, 10 (10-355) 1897 At home all day Children down home for a little while very fine day �MONDAY, 11 (11-354) Robt choring & down to Drayton with Mr. North took Irons of bobsleighs down to get fixed very clear bright day TUESDAY, 12 (12-353) Robt choring fore fanning up oats & down to Drayton then up to Rothsay at night. clear & cold January WEDNESDAY, 13 (13-352) 1897 Robt choring fore putting Irons on bobsleighs & started to Draw out Manure trees rimed & looking like soft weather THURSDAY, 14 (14-351) Robt choring fore & drawing out manure aft. very fine day FRIDAY, 15 (15-350) Robt choring fore very fine day. Jim Lowes came here at noon & Tom Lowes here aft. very fine roads looking misly January SATURDAY, 16 (16-349) 1897 Robt choring fore. Drawing out manure aft Tom Lowes came here at noon & went down to Drayton aft �very fine roads. very like soft weather. SUNDAY, 17 (17-348) At home Children & I down home for a while very Dismal day raining almost all day MONDAY, 18 (18-347) Robt choring fore. January TUESDAY, 19 (19-346) 1897 Robt choring & fanning up chop & a load of grain cold & clear WEDNESDAY, 20 (20-345) Robt choring fore. Down at McEwings helping bucher house at four then over to Burrow's helping bucher. Cold but clear. Osc North came down Morn. THURSDAY, 21 (21-344) Robt choring fore. Os North went over for Carrie Robt & Oss went to Drayton aft clear but cold January FRIDAY, 22 (22-343) 1897 Robt choring fore & back on the other place helping Cooper skid logs aft turned out fearful stormy SATURDAY, 23 (23-342) Robt took Carrie home & went round by Drayton choring the rest of day very stormy �SUNDAY, 24 (24-341) very stormy all day I down home a couple of hours Robt up at Richs for a while January MONDAY, 25 (25-340) 1897 Robt choring fore, very fine fanning up chop aft turned terrible stormy at noon TUESDAY, 26 (26-339) Robt choring and helping Perkin thresh his clover all day very cold & stormy WEDNESDAY, 27 (27-338) Robt at Perkin threshing fore. Then aft Dinner moved here & started to thresh aft rather fine but cold. January THURSDAY, 28 (28-337) 1897 Robt finished threshing clover & done up chores & went to Henry Hilborns to thresh aft fine but cold We had four bags of clover FRIDAY, 29 (29-336) Robt, choring fore helping Frank Page kill a beef aft light snow falling. SATURDAY, 30 (30-335) All at home till Eve then children & I down at home. Booth & wife here for an hour or so. �beautiful fine day. Robt choring & down to Drayton with chop. took Carry down at night very fine day January SUNDAY, 31 (31-334) 1897 At home all day till Eve. then children & I down home. Booth & wife here for an hour or so Beautiful bright day. fine sleighing February MONDAY, 1 (32-333) Robt choring fore. Skidding logs aft. Carrie English {English written in later} finished sewing & I took her home very fine TUESDAY, 2 (33-332) Robt choring fore finished logs aft very fine weather February WEDNESDAY, 3 (34-331) 1897 Robt choring fore & down to Drayton for salts for steer up at Richds helping kill beef very fine day THURSDAY, 4 (35-330) Robt choring fore & down to Drayton fore for Salts for steer up at Richds helping kill beef beautiful day Drawing out manure aft FRIDAY, 5 # (36-329) Robt choring fore �drawing out manure aft inclined to be soft mild bright day February SATURDAY, 6 (37-328) 1897 Robt choring fore soft snow falling. turned to rain. drawing out manure aft and out to P.O. eve SUNDAY, 7 (38-327) All at home but down children down home a while Olive seven years old. R.B.S.W. {hand written} MONDAY, 8 (39-326) Robt choring & up to Rothsay with load of corn very fine day Duncan & Fred here for a while February TUESDAY, 9 (40-325) 1897 Robt choring & fanning up chop & oats I down to Drayton aft very fine day Moody got load of straw WEDNESDAY, 10 (41-324) Robt choring fore & out to Drayton aft very fine day 2 THURSDAY, 11 (42-323) Robt choring fore & helping Perkins cut feed clear but very cold raw wind. �February FRIDAY, 12 (43-322) 1897 Robt choring & down at the bush cutting blocks aft Cooper helping very stormy Sold five head of Cattle took down to Noeckers for 110 Dollars SATURDAY, 13 (44-321) Robt choring fore back sawing blocks in the bush. Cooper helping very fine Duncans all over in the Eve Robt 47 years of age & Jim 24 SUNDAY, 14 (45-320) Children down at home a while very blustering & stormy February MONDAY, 15 (46-319) 1897 Robt choring & fanning up oats & down to Drayton got front shoes on horses very fine day TUESDAY, 16 (47-318) Robt choring fore commenced to draw logs out of bush on other place Cooper helping aft very fine day �I over at Sams . aft. WEDNESDAY, 17 (48-317) Robt choring fore drawing logs aft up to Fishers Mill fine day February THURSDAY, 18 (49-316) 1897 Robt choring fore & drawing logs aft very fine day FRIDAY, 19 (50-315) Robt choring fore drawing logs aft finished for the time very fine day SATURDAY, 20 (51-314) Robt choring & fanning up oats & down to Drayton fine fore. Stormy aft Clara & Brock over to Sams with Grandpa. February SUNDAY, 21 (52-313) 1897 Very fine day Both up to see McTavish before leaving McDonnalds place Children all at home �MONDAY, 22 (53-312) Terrible Stormy Robt took children to School & choring rest of the day TUESDAY, 23 (54-311) Robt choring fore Back to our bush working at logs took one load to Fishers mill February WEDNESDAY 24 (55-310) 1897 Robt choring fore, rather stormy working at logs aft fine aft. THURSDAY, 25 (56-309) Robt choring fore at the logs aft Stormy fore rather fine aft FRIDAY, 26 (57-308) Robt choring fore North here for dinner Cooper here for load of straw Robt went to bush for load of logs & took them to mill. fine �February SATURDAY, 27 (58-307) 1897 Robt choring round all day not feeling very well very Stormy roads pretty well filled up. SUNDAY, 28 (59-306) All at home all day but children gdown home for a while very bright clear aft Robt up to Richd for a while March MONDAY, 1 (60-305) Robt gone to take a load of pigs to Moorefield for Sam. Os North here finished the day choring March TUESDAY, 2 (61-304) 1897 Robt choring fore fanning up oats aft & choring fine WEDNESDAY, 3 (62-303) Robt choring fore & fanning up oats take out to Drayton aft with chop fine I down to Drayton aft very stormy THURSDAY, 4 (63-302) Robt down to Drayton for load of chop. Sam went down with me to Drayton aft �fine fore but terrible stormy aft March FRIDAY, 5 (64-301) 1897 Robt choring fore & over to Burrows aft helping kill a beef. Sold to Corbett a caff @ $?7 Hughes brought the Turnip Pulper SATURDAY, 6 * {asterick hand drawn} (65-300) Robt choring & down to Drayton for Sams & Das flour then up to the factory to Milk letting. round to Sams with flour & home very fine bright day SUNDAY, 7 (66-299) very bright Day. Mother & I over to Sams . aft. Robt gone to Tuckers with with Daisy Deane Fifteenth anniversary of our wedding March MONDAY, 8 (67-298) 1897 Rob,t took a calf over to Moorefield. home & spent the rest of the day choring fine TUESDAY, 9 (68-297) Robt choring fore. Mizzling " {fore} Robt started to draw out manure rather soft & foggy WEDNESDAY, 10 (69-296) Robt choring fore drawing out manure aft very fine day roads very soft & sloppy �I down at home helping cut out squares for a quilt. March THURSDAY, 11 (70-295) 1897 Robt choring fore & drawing out manure finished very fine day Mother & I sewed quilt together. FRIDAY, 12 (71-294) Robt choring fore fanning up chop & oats aft rather fine & soft fore, very stormy aft SATURDAY, 13 (72-293) Robt choring fore out to Drayton aft with oats & chop very fine day Sam went to Palmerston to meet Eliza Porter March SUNDAY, 14 (73-292) 1897 All at home except Clara & Olive went to see Grandpa & Grandma frightful stormy all day MONDAY, 15 (74-291) Robt choring & drawing up wood to the house & down to Fathers fine bright day TUESDAY, 16 (75-290) Robt choring fore & drawing up wood & down to Fathers. I went over to Sams for Eliza Porter then all down to Drayton to an At home in the hall of the I.O.F �March WEDNESDAY, 17 (76-289) 1897 Robt choring & drawing up wood. Emma & May & Nellie Gordon. Eliza Porter here till night & then Robt took her over to Sams & brought Mother home Dr MacWilliam opened the lump on the Babys head {head underlined in blue ink. and Harold Benson written in blue ink below} Brigh lovely day THURSDAY, 18 (77-288) Robt choring & drawing up wood very dull & foggy L{on}e Flath here an hour or so Da gone to Drayton got letters from the boys Roads braking FRIDAY, 19 (78-287) Robt choring & gone to take a load of Moveables over to the Eight of peel for McTavish. roads very soft enclined to be soft heavy rain March SATURDAY, 20 (79-286) 1897 Robt choring fore & up to McTavishs for a load of oats to keep in store for some time then took straw down to Fathers Joe Chambers came down & staid all night with us rather fine SUNDAY, 21 (80-285) Robt choring & then we took Joe over to Sams & brought Eliza back with us to stay at Mothers.all night very bright day. Children went down to Mothers �MONDAY, 22 (81-284) Robt choring fore Then Joe & Sam came over & all went down to Drayton. aft very bright & warm but roads soft & bare Robt & Clara over at Sams at night Clara 12 years old March TUESDAY, 23 (82-283) 1897 Robt choring fore Sam took Joe & Eliza to station for home Robt started to put on logs at Fishers putting on all aft, soft wet snow falling very disagreeable WEDNESDAY, 24 (83-282) Robt choring putting on logs & drawing home lumber soft snow falling miserable day THURSDAY, 25 (84-281) Robt choring putting on logs & bringing home lumber finer March FRIDAY, 26 (85-280) 1897 Robt taking in logs & putting them on & drawing lumber home & Choring miserably soft underfoot �SATURDAY, 27 (86-279) Robt choring & gone up for the last load of lumber choring & down to Drayton to meet Jim at night Home for a couple of weeks if not sent for SUNDAY, 28 (87-278) at home fore Children & I down home aft Jim & Robt over to Sams very fine day thawing March MONDAY, 29 (88-277) 1897 Robt choring & fanning up chop & down to Drayton with it & to get the horses shod. fearful bare roads took crock of butter to Blilers TUESDAY, 30 (89-276) Robt choring & taking down Straw to Da Jim helping drawing manure aft Da & Ma down to McLennans beautiful bright day roads bad 3 WEDNESDAY, 31 (90-275) Robt choring fore & drawing out manure. finished. fine day Jim & I up to Rothsay Jim at Edmisons & I up to see Ellen Stone. Jim got word to go back. Jim gone over to Sams at night very fine day. �April THURSDAY, 1 (91-274) 1897 Robt choring fore fine day Robt trimming some evergreens & choring round. Mother & I over to Sams to see Baby. Dr. Mc. opened a lump on its shoulder. fine but roads very bad FRIDAY, 2 * {asterisk hand drawn} (92-273) Robt choring & then both up to Norths. had a fine visite Went to see the triplets all doing well. Six weeks old SATURDAY, 3 (93-272) Robt choring. Alex Withers here for oats Robt ovr to Sams bee, the bee put off on account of Andrew Barrys death. killed by a tree falling. aged 22 years. April SUNDAY, 4 (94-271) 1897 Robt choring & down to Hilborns with Fancy & up to his Fathers to see Ellen Stone. Mother & I up over to Mr Barrys . roads fearful bad. looking very like rain raining hard at night MONDAY, 5 (95-270) Robt, choring fore. At Andrew Barrys Funeral aft very large one, & the roads terrible bad. TUESDAY, 6 (96-269) Rob,t, choring fore & up to Rothsay with Judy to leave her till their cow comes in. Round to Sams to wood bee aft dark & dull fore �rather fine aft roads bad April WEDNESDAY, 7 (97-268) 1897 Rob,t choring fore fanning up oats & took them to Drayton aft. dull & heavy looking roads bad THURSDAY, 8 (98-267) Rob,t choring & fanning oats. fore took them to Drayton aft. snowing heavy all aft. Young Moodys here with sleigh for oats FRIDAY, 9 (99-266) Rob,t choring fore got eight head of cattle dehorned over at Burrows helping kill pigs aft. rather fine. April SATURDAY, 10 (100-265) 1897 Rob,t choring fore & Da helping fan load of oats. took them to Drayton aft. I gone over to see about getting Carrie & Round by Drayton raw & cold very bad roads SUNDAY, 11 (101-264) At home all day Children & I down home a while very fine bright day MONDAY, 12 (102-263) Robt. choring fore & up to Newstead's sawing wood aft. very fine day Art Garneau brought out a Kite & Jack. �April TUESDAY, 13 (103-262) 1897 Robt choring fore & down to Drayton with load of chop. got it back with him raining almost all day. very dull WEDNESDAY, 14 (104-261) Robt choring fore & up sawing wood at Newsteads aft. dull fore rather fine aft. THURSDAY, 15 (105-260) Robt choring fore & fanning up chop & taking it down. Drayton horse Show Children & I up at Richd's aft very fine day April FRIDAY, 16 (106-259) 1897 Good Friday Robt choring fore & at Coopers wood bee in McEwings bush dull fore. Mother & I washing blankets SATURDAY, 17 (107-258) Robt choring fore & loading turnips. took them to Rothsay came home & went to Drayton for chop. rather fine day. Os North came for Jack SUNDAY, 18 (108-257) At home all day Easter Sunday Children & I down home for tea turned very windy aft. �April MONDAY, 19 (109-256) 1897 Rob,t choring fore Snowing & very windy & raw fanning up grain aft TUESDAY, 20 (110-255) Robt choring & started to Palmerston with a grist at early dinner. home & brought four hundred of flour very cold raw wind WEDNESDAY, 21 (111-254) Robt choring fore & building fence between barn & Driving house very sultry & looking like rain. the two girls over to Sams. all day & walked home April THURSDAY, 22 (112-253) 1897 Robt choring fore & at Burrows wood bee aft very fine day. over to Englishs for Carrie & round by Drayton at night FRIDAY, 23 (113-252) Robt choring fore Da helping fan up seed grain. very fine heavy rain all aft. SATURDAY, 24 (114-251) Robt choring fore & fanning up seed grain. very fine day Carrie walked home Robt gone to Drayton at night for Timothy seed. April SUNDAY, 25 (115-250) 1897 All at home all day �Mother here a while aft very heavy rain about noon but got fine toward Evening MONDAY, 26 (116-249) Robt choring & fanning up oats Da helping dull weather We emp{y}ed straw ticks TUESDAY, 27 (117-248) Robt choring fore fanning up grain Da helping. rather fine Ma & I cleaning the sparerooms April WEDNESDAY 28 (118-247) 1897 Robt choring fore Drawing up hay from other place Wat Burrows helping fine Da & Ma gone over to see Robt Mitchell THURSDAY, 29 (119-246) Robt choring fore & picking stone of the ground for the wheat looking very like rain Mother & I cleaning front room. FRIDAY, 30 (120-245) Robt started to plough sod. ground hardly fit �very backward spring May SATURDAY, 1 (121-244) 1897 Robt choring & piling lumber aft very Dull & Mizzling SUNDAY, 2 (122-243) Misserable dull day Both up to Rothsay aft Children all at home. MONDAY, 3 (123-242) Robt choring fore & finished piling lumber & started to pile wood Mother & I down to Drayton Mizzling dull day May TUESDAY, 4 (124-241) 1897 Robt finished piling wood & choring and fixing up things aft rather fine day WEDNESDAY, 5 (125-240) Robt choring & taking manure of potatoes pits Moving them in to barns Da helping very fine day THURSDAY, 6 (126-239) Robt choring. feeling terrible miserable took seven pigs to Moorefield ploughing rest of day. Sam & Chriss gone to Drayton, left Baby with me �rather fine day Ma 34 years old May FRIDAY, 7 (127-238) 1897 Robt choring, & ploughing Sod all day. very fine day Da gone to Drayton at noon for a piece of the plough SATURDAY, 8 (128-237) Robt choring, & ploughing sod then down to Adams for the old black pig very fine day SUNDAY, 9 (129-236) Children & I down home for a while & left Orton & rest of us went to the bush for wild flowers very hot rain at milking time. & heavy wind May MONDAY, 10 (130-235) 1897 Rob,t spring-toothing barley & wheat ground at it all day rather fine TUESDAY, 11 (131-234) Robt finished spring toothing & harrowed both pieces fore, them went to McEwings for barley aft sowed both pieces aft WEDNESDAY, 12 (132-233) Robt went out to spring tooth �heavy rain & hail at noon. ploughing potato patch aft very late wet spring May THURSDAY, 13 (133-232) 1897 Robt spring toothing forenoon & aft till four oclock. then heavy shower. Mrs Boothe here for a couple of hours FRIDAY, 14 (134-231) Robt choring up & fixing place for calves. down to McEwings aft getting Insurance applicaton made out Steady rain all day till four oclock then I went up to Rothsay for Ealenor. SATURDAY, 15 135-230) Robt choring & building fence round barn yard rather fine today. May SUNDAY, 16 (136-229) 1897 Rather fine day I took all the children up to Rothsay aft. Robt at home all day MONDAY, 17 (137-228) Robt sowing oats & harrowing them fine day �4 TUESDAY, 18 (138-227) Robt springtoothing fore & sowing peas aft fine day May WEDNESDAY, 19 (139-226) 1897 Robt spring toothing fore & sowing peas aft very fine day looking like rain at night THURSDAY, 20 (140-225) Robt spring toothing fore commenced to rain about ten oclock heavy rain all aft Mr. {Mr written possibly by Clara} McEwing here to tell us Murphy has a fearful shoulder. Robt down to see him very late seeding have about forty acres to put in yet FRIDAY, 21 (141-224) {Possibly Clara writing} Da down to see Merphy in forenoon Da back on other place spring toothing land very wet. Ma gone to Drayton. fine day. May SATURDAY, 22 (142-223) 1897 {possibly Clara writing} Da finished sowing oats in the big field at the line fence �Rather fine day. SUNDAY, 23 (143-222) Ma and us children down to Grandma's Uncle Jim came home on the wheel about ten o'clock. Heavy rain in morning Da up at Grandpa Philps. Uncle Jim over at Uncle Sams. MONDAY, 24 (144-221) {Elizabeth resumes writing} Robt spring toothing in the back field all day rather fine day May TUESDAY, 25 (145-220) 1897 Robt sowing & harrowing oats all day rather fine cool wind WEDNESDAY, 26 (146-219) Robt spring toothing all day Brown here sowing very fine day Carrie came to sew for children THURSDAY, 27 (147-218) Robt spring toothing all day Brown & Harrie. Tom & Watt all here helping very fine cool day May FRIDAY, 28 (148-217) 1897 Robt working corn ground �Mizzling all forenoon dull & cold SATURDAY, 29 (149-216) Robt working in corn ground fore @ Drayton at noon for corn I took Carrie home aft Finished corn ground & sowed it rather fine SUNDAY, 30 (150-215) At home all day till Evening then both over to Duncans very cold wind May MONDAY, 31 (151-214) 1897 Robt spredding manure all day rather dull & Mizzling cold wind June TUESDAY, 1 (152-213) Robt. spredding manure on the mangol ground fore. single ploughing mangol ground. very drying day. windy WEDNESDAY, 2 (153-212) Robt working on mangol ground fore, & in the aft gone back on other place to spring toothing then over to Duncans at night for barley. fine June THURSDAY, 3 (154-211) 1897 Robt gone to Drayton to get the horses Shod. & a lot of more fixing up things done. �raining most of the day FRIDAY, 4 (155-210) Robt working potato ground & planting them rather fine day but cold in the evening SATURDAY, 5 (156-209) Robt up at his Fathers all day. I down to Drayton aft & took the Girls along to Englishs to stay all night little rain at evening June SUNDAY, 6 (157-208) 1897 At home all day Children came home at noon. heavy rain aft. MONDAY, 7 (158-207) Robt down to Helfe Hilborns to help take down his barns heavy rain afternoon TUESDAY, 8 (159-206) Robt at Hilborns this forenoon digging between the little Evergreens aft Mother & I making soap. very fine day June WEDNESDAY, 9 (160-205) 1897 Robt spredding manure on the turnip ground rather fine day THURSDAY, 10 (161-204) Robt working up Mangol ground fore. rigdging up & sowing Mangols aft very fine day �FRIDAY, 11 (162-203) Robt drawing out manure onto the turnip ground all day fine June SATURDAY, 12 (163-202) 1987 Robt working on Turnip ground & Spredding manure Washing the sheep aft fine over to Bill Hodges at night SUNDAY, 13 (164-201) All at home all day beautiful day MONDAY, 14 (165-200) Robt sowing x & seeding down barley away back on the other place. all day. land none too fit. Mother & I at Drayton aft very warm finished seeding June TUESDAY, 15 (166-199) 1897 Robt gone back to Harrow fore drawing out manure aft Aunty Gass here Carrie came to sew WEDNESDAY, 16 (167-198) {Someone else writing} At Hilborns Raising all day raised with Tachel down to drayton at night to get a letter from Willie THURSDAY, 17 (168-197) Shearing Sheep all day over to hodges in Evining down toHome at night to see about Going east �June FRIDAY, 18 (169-196) 1897 Drawing manure all day for turnips SATURDAY, 19 (170-195) Gone to Palmerston with wool warm day Wool worth 19 cts per lb Cash had 110 lbs. Willie came home by night train Chriss here. aft SUNDAY, 20 (171-194) At home all day Jim came up on wheel Sam and Chriss here & Willie June MONDAY, 21 (172-193) 1897 Drawing out manure Morning then ploughing Sam helping Williel and Grandma gone to Ottawa TUESDAY, 22 (173-192) working turnip land all day Orton two years old WEDNESDAY, 23 (174-191) working turnip lang all day June THURSDAY, 24 (175-190) 1897 finished working turnips and sowing in Evening Eliza took sick Dr here Eliza gone to bed with Symptoms of fever pults 122. Tempture 102. FRIDAY, 25 (176-189) working head lands and sowing fore noon Cutting thistels aft warm day {different writer} Clara gone up to School to have the picture taken �Clara stopped School SATURDAY, 26 (177-188) {different writer} Choring and cutting thistels all day June SUNDAY, 27 (178-187) 1897 At home all day Miss Duncan here Sam and Criss here Eliza in bed very warm MONDAY, 28 (179-186) Choring and cutting thistels all day up to Teviotdale to see about a girl TUESDAY, 29 (180-185) Choring and cutting thistels all day June WEDNESDAY, 30 (181-184) 1897 {Elizabeth resumes writing} Robt finished cutting thistles in the barley very hot Grandpa Philp & Miss Stone here aft. Ellen took away all the dirty cloths to wash for me July THURSDAY, 1 (182-183) Choring around all day up to woodes at night Aunty Gass came to see me. Chriss over aft. Aunty Gass went home with her FRIDAY, 2 (183-182) Scuffling potatoes and corn very warm Eliza up for first time Miss Duncan here Emma down all day Mary & Emma done some baking July SATURDAY, 3 (184-181) 1897 hoeing potatoes and choring all day very warm Miss Duncan here Eliza up Dr McWilliam here picking stone on oats aft noon fearful hot �Grandpa Philp down with the cloths washed & ironed & some baking SUNDAY, 4 (185-180) at home all day Miss Duncan here Eliza very poorly Dr Mac McWilliam here Jim came home in morning very warm. Jim took Miss Duncan home 5 MONDAY, 5 (186-179) Started road woork Thermometer 90 deg in shade Brown drawing & shoveling July TUESDAY, 6 (187-178) 1897 Working on road drawing Gravel Brown driving team. WEDNESDAY, 7 (188-177) Working on road finished Orton got hurt fearful hot weather Brown driving team Peter Doyl died Gregory Mill Burned very hot weather THURSDAY, 8 (189-176) Down to Drayton morning to see Dr Home and choring fore {different writer} Poor little Orton took change for the worst at noon & Died about four oclock Mary Duncan here July FRIDAY, 9 (190-175) 1897 Robt & Sam gone to see about a lot in Derry {?dd} Jim came home at Eleven. Terrible sorrowful day Jim & John Gordon went to Palmerston to meet Dick & Eliza Porter. �SATURDAY, 10 (191-174) Dear Little Orton buried at twelve left the house at Eleven Mrs Edmison & Aunty Philp staid at the house. Robt took Mrs Edmison home aft Jim went to Drayton to send a message to Ma to know when she would be home Miss Duncan went home SUNDAY, 11 (192-173) Aunt Eliza Died Miss Duncan here with us all day Jim & Eliza here rain fore. Much cooler Jim & Eliza over at Sams eve July MONDAY, 12 (193-172) 1897 Robt gone to Palmers Harriston for lumber Eliza helped me wash very fine cool day. Da took her over to Sams Eve fine day little rain at night TUESDAY, 13 (194-171) Robt scuffiling potatos & banking them went to Rothsay but rained heavy aft Dick & Eliza came over aft. Robt took Eliza to Drayton to train to go home. WEDNESDAY, 14 (195-170) Robt mowing the grass round the front & back doors & up to Rothsay all aft Children & I down home scrubbing & fixing up for Ma Comming home. �Miss Duncan came in the Eve. July THURSDAY, 15 (196-169) 1897 Robt paris greening potatoes fore I gone down to meet Mother on the 11.30. Robt gone with load of Cheese to Moorefield & round by Drayton & got Horses shod. Dick Chambers went along pretty hot day FRIDAY, 16 (197-168) Robt gone back to scuffle fore .. then down to McEwings helping with barn aft Mother, Children, & I round to the cemetry aft frightful heavy rain after five in the eve. SATURDAY, 17 (198-167) Robt at McEwings all day helping at barn. then down to Drayton for the groceries Sam & Dick went along fine day July SUNDAY, 18 (199-166) 1897 At home all day children & I down home a little while Much cooler MONDAY, 19 (200-165) Robt hoeing turnips fore. greening potatoes aft Mother & I washing blankets & quilts looking very like rain put down 7 big gems of gooseberries & rheubarb TUESDAY, 20 (201-164) Robt gone to Drayton with a load of chop choring & down to the mill for it in the eve. rain aft �July WEDNESDAY, 21 (202-163) 1897 {lines of child's scribbling} Robt hoeing children & I down to Drayton & round by Englishs to pay Carrie. Both over to Hilborns at night Robt gone down to see Craigs boys THURSDAY, 22 (203-162) Robt hoeing turnips all day Children & I at Grandman Burrows funeral aft. rain at night. Mary Duncan & Maggie Bell here after the funeral. FRIDAY, 23 (204-161) Robt went out to hoe but a heavy rain fell fore. choring round aft very dull. July SATURDAY, 24 (205-160) 1897 Rob,t hoeing turnips all day Pages boys & Craigs boys here helping hoe Robt down to Drayton at night fine day SUNDAY, 25 (206-159) All down to Mothers a little while rather fine day Sam & Chriss over home Grandpa Philp 78 years �MONDAY, 26 (207-158) Robt hoeing turnips finished first time going through them. Pages twins helping and Craigs Boys here aft quite a heavy rain Eve. July TUESDAY, 27 (208-157) 1897 Robt went away to hunt the too pigs. found them and took them to Hodges very dull rainy day. What is written for today was done on Wednesday WEDNESDAY, 28 (209-156) What is written for today was done on Tuesday Robt choring round fore took Mark out to get Shod aft home & cleaned out chips out of wood house & Emptied Leach barrels Miserable dull day Mizzling all day THURSDAY, 29 (210-155) Robt gone to bush to pick berries fore got pailful & went to plough aft in the pasture field rather fine July FRIDAY, 30 (211-154) 1897 Robt scuffled turnips fore Greening potatoes aft and Robt hoeing in the potatoe patch aft Eve fearful heavy storm of rain, thunder & lightening about milking time Mr North called in Eve �SATURDAY, 31 (212-153) Robt hoein ploughing fore in the pasture field. hoeing turnips aft rather fine day but ground wet. Both over to Hodges at night Ma with the Children August SUNDAY, 1 (213-152) Jim came home on the wheel Clara, Olive & I up to Church. Brock at home with Robt at home the rest of the day very fine day August MONDAY, 2 (214-151) 1897 Robt started haying mowing in the field next to Trask. Jim took Ma & the Children over to Sams. raked & put up hay Evening very fine forenoon TUESDAY, 3 (215-150) Robt mowing Das piece of hay then mowing in our own field. fore. Robt raking & putting up hay aft Children & I round to Craigs to get the boys to help in the hay WEDNESDAY, 4 (216-149) Robt finished mowing in the field next to Trask. mowed the clover in front & cut round field at the corner fine forenoon Aft raining a little all aft Scuffling in the turnip patch �August THURSDAY, 5 (217-148) 1897 Robt hoeing the bean patch fore fine drying morning raking hay next to Trask & finished putting it up Willie Craig here fine drying aft Ma & Girls gone up to Rothsay FRIDAY, 6 (218-147) Rob,t drawing in hay all day finished the field next to Trasks Art Garneau Craig & boys here helping draw in very fine day Da drawing up loads with Nell & then took Molly aft. SATURDAY, 7 (219-146) Rob,t mowed down the corner field very fine day. Da went to Drayton for the Sugar from Jims August SUNDAY, 8 (220-145) 1897 At home all day threatening rain Sam & Chriss over home Evening MONDAY, 9 (211-144) Robt drawing in hay fore Art Garneau here fore. heavy short rain at noon Oss North, Man & team here at noon but had to go home on account of the rain Robt scuffed turnips all aft Mizzling aft �TUESDAY, 10 (222-143) Robt choring round fore Mizzling & very dull Took load of chop out to Drayton aft. dull August WEDNESDAY, 11 (223-142) 1897 Robt went with Dutchess to Tuckers fore. then in the aft putting up hay turned out fine aft THURSDAY, 12 (244-141) Robt mowing clover fore heavy short rain at noon cutting fence corners a while aft then putting up hay Eve. I went over to get help at Craigs Eve FRIDAY, 13 (225-140) Robt drawing in hay all day Art Garneau & Mr Craig here all day Craigs boys here aft. took in a load of rakings for Da in Eve fine day August SATURDAY, 14 (226-139) 1897 Rob,t drawing in hay all day. little rain at night Art Garneau & Mr Craig helping all day SUNDAY, 15 (227-138) All at home all day looking like rain raining a little Evening �MONDAY, 16 (228-137) Robt gone back on other place to mow clover worket till 11 o/clock then heavy rain. moving straw all aft in the barn August TUESDAY, 17 (229-136) 1897 Robt gone back to finish mowing clover on other place. fore. Then in the aft. mowing down the too pieces of barley. rather windy & cool. no rain today Aunty Gass & Bobs wife here aft WEDNESDAY, 18 (230-135) Robt raking & putting up hay back on other place till five oclock. then heavy rain Craig here aft. THURSDAY, 19 (231-134) Very dull Robt mowing fence corners. aft back on other place Shaking up a few winrows & putting it up after supper drying aft August FRIDAY, 20 (232-133) 1897 Robt gone over to Craigs & Sams & raking up the barley fore. Craigs boys here aft helping draw in the barley. very fine aft. SATURDAY, 21 (233-132) Robt stacking hay back on other place. Drury, Cooper Charlie Walker & Art Garneau here helping finished about five oclock. then drawing in too loads of barley after Supper fine all day �SUNDAY, 22 (234-131) Children & I up to Church morn Jim came home & went back next morning. fine all day Childrin & I down home for a while August MONDAY, 23 (235-130) 1897 Cooper & Robt drew in a gag of barley & then went back & tied up Coopers flax & loaded up too loads took it to mill aft & then went back & fixed the top of hay stack fine day TUESDAY, 24 (236-129) Rob,t got out the bindger & cut the piece of spring wheat fore Then down at McEwings helping aft helping move out the barn fine all day till might then rain. WEDNESDAY, 25 (237-128) Rob,t helping at McEwings all day. very fine day. rather cool. August THURSDAY, 26 (238-127) 1897 Rob,t at McEwing helping forenoon then raking over barley ground. after supper drew it in very fine day. FRIDAY, 27 (239-126) Robt cutting oats with the binder from ten till half past six very fine day. Mr Fielding here with tea took 17 lbs of green & 2 lbs of black. @ 40¢ SATURDAY, 28 (240-125) Rob,t shocking oats all day �very nice day August SUNDAY, 29 (241-124) 1897 Looking very like rain but cleared off till Evening Both over at Sams aft. took Brock with us a heavy rain at night. MONDAY, 30 (242-123) Rob,t cutting oats between the peas . . & stooking up in the Evening. very fine day. TUESDAY, 31 (243-122) Rob,t shocking oats forenoon and afternoon started to cut oats on the other place. fine day. September WEDNESDAY, 1 (244-121) 1897 Robt shocking up oats away back on the other place fore moving straw in the barn aft dull fore. & raining very steady all aft. THURSDAY, 2 (245-120) Robt down to Drayton with chop fore. Cutting oats aft cool & fine FRIDAY, 3 (246-119) Robt cutting oats all day very fine day Mother & I down to Drayton aft. September SATURDAY, 4 (247-118) 1897 Robt finished cutting oats on other place & cut Das patch before dinner Art here all day �Both shocking up afternoon SUNDAY, 5 (248-117) Girls & Jim up to Church Morning Both up to Rothsay at night very fine day Jim Clara & Ma down to Drayton Church aft. MONDAY, 6 (249-116) Robt drawing in wheat and oats all day very hot Art Craig & (two boys here aft) Jim & all the Children over to Sams aft September TUESDAY, 7 (250-115) 1897 Robt drawing in oats all day Art & Craig here looking like rain but kept fine WEDNESDAY, 8 (251-114) Very fine weather Craig boys & Art here helping draw oats all day fine THURSDAY, 9 (252-113) drawing oats all day Art & Wm. Rolicka Rockela here helping September FRIDAY, 10 (253-112) 1897 Robt finished drawing oats & pulled the peas. took load of oats up to Rothsay after night fine day �Wm Rockela here all day SATURDAY, 11 (254-111) Raining fore Robt choring Gone to get horses shod aft down again at night to take back twine to Henrys SUNDAY, 12 (255-110) At home all day down to Mothers fine day September MONDAY, 13 (256-109) 1897 Robt choring forenoon went to Palmerston aft for flour fine cool day. Got two baskets of plums for 50¢. TUESDAY, 14 (257-108) Robt cutting barley from 10 oclock finished cutting for this season I down to Drayton aft very hot aft WEDNESDAY, 15 (258-107) Robt & Craig Shocking barley fore Craig Boys here aft all drawing & stacking peas finished peas Jim up from Guelph �September THURSDAY, 16 (259-106) 1897 Robt covering pea Stacks & Down to Drayton for the fruit from Guelph helping Perkin all aft fine FRIDAY, 17 (260-105) Robt over to Sams all day helping with peas fine day heavy frost SATURDAY, 18 (261-104) Robt drawing in the barley Craig & Boys here till three oclock Robt back mowing a few oats & getting then in finished Harvest. fine day September SUNDAY, 19 (262-103) 1897 At home all day Children & I down at home Sam & Chriss over aft. cold & cloudy MONDAY, 20 (263-102) Ma gone back to North Gower to wait on Aunt Be{tty} Sam took her to Arthur Station Carrie here to sew Robt started to cut the corn fine day big frost that cut the corn TUESDAY, 21 (264-101) Robt cutting corn fine day �September WEDNESDAY, 22 (265-100) 1897 Robt working among the corn took Carrie home & went round by Drayton at night fine day THURSDAY, 23 (266-99) Robt shocking corn finished the corn very fine weather. Went to Drayton for the Tomatoes FRIDAY, 24 (267-98) Robt asking hands to thresh & helping Perkin a few hours fore. Fisher Here threshing pea Stack Aft. very fine. Carrie here aft September SATURDAY, 25 (268-97) 1897 Robt helping Cooper thresh till 3 oclock then choring & straightening up things rest of day very fine Week SUNDAY, 26 (269-96) All at home all day very high wind Bill Gass here aft MONDAY, 27 (270-95) Rob,t started to take up the potatoes terrible lot rotten rather fine �September TUESDAY, 28 (271-94) 1897 Rob,t finished taking up the potatoes had about 16 bags & the small ones fine day Mr Butterworth here for a sheep WEDNESDAY, 29 (272-93) Robt covering potato pit & getting ready to draw wood. Drawing wood aft fine weather THURSDAY, 30 (273-92) Drawing wood all day from the bush & piling in the wood house. October FRIDAY, 1 (274-91) 1897 Robt still drawing wood to the woodhouse down to Drayton at night Saturday, 2 (275-90) Robt finished drawing to woodhouse fore. Then drawing up wood to thresh. down to Drayton at night for a barrel of pares from Willie SUNDAY, 3 (276-89) Jim came up & went over to Sams till noon then Robt & Jim went up to Palmerston to John Jennings funeral Sam & Chriss over in the Eve. very hot dry weather �October MONDAY, 4 (277-88) 1897 Robt piling wood & gone to George Drurys threshing very hot & Smoky weather TUESDAY, 5 (278-87) Robt threshing at Burrows all day from 11 o clock. Took Brock down to Drayton to get too Teeth fixed. Drayton show little rain at night WEDNESDAY, 6 (279-86) Robt finished at Burrows & went on to Trasks mizzling & dull all day October THURSDAY, 7 (280-85) 1897 Robt threshing at Garner Pages all day rather fine day FRIDAY, 8 (281-84) Robt helping Hilborn thresh till three oclock then went to McEwings rest of day rather fine day 7 SATURDAY, 9 (282-83) Robt choring fore Down to Drayton with chop. aft fine day but cold wind at night �October SUNDAY, 10 (283-82) 1897 Children & Grandpa over to Sams for dinner I went over to the graveyard aft. Met Children comming home & took them round with me very cold wind Evening MONDAY, 11 (284-81) Robt drawing in corn fore down to Drayton aft for chop went for a load of wood to the bush looking very like rain heavy rain all night TUESDAY, 12 (285-80) Robt drawing out manure rather dull October WEDNESDAY, 13 (286-79) 1897 Robt commenced to plough started on this place fine weather THURSDAY, 14 (287-78) Robt took lambs to Drayton fore ploughing aft & up to Rothsay at night fine FRIDAY, 15 (288-77) Robt ploughing all day fine �October SATURDAY, 16 (289-76) 1897 Robt ploughing all day ground frightful hard fine weather Mary Duncan here SUNDAY, 17 (290-75) All at home Jim came up from Guelph on Wheel very fine Mary Duncan here MONDAY, 18 (291-74) Robt ploughing all day cool October TUESDAY, 19 (292-73) 1897 Robt ploughing all day fine & hasy Da gone to Arthur for Meet 917mother. WEDNESDAY, 20 (293-72) Raining. Robt ploughing till eleven raining again about four. Craigs boys brought over a dressed sheep. THURSDAY, 21 (294-71) Robt ploughing all day Mother & I peeling pears & preserving them fine cool day. �October FRIDAY, 22 (295-70) 1897 Rob,t ploughing all day Mother & I picking the Geese Cooper laying the floor in there wood house very fine day SATURDAY, 23 (296-69) Robt ploughing all day very fine weather Robt at Drayton at night SUNDAY, 24 (297-68) Children & I down home Jim up home Sam & Chriss there Bill Gass Aunty & Ann Eliza there aft. very fine day October MONDAY, 25 (298-67) 1897 Robt ploughing all day very fine day TUESDAY, 26 (299-66) Robt ploughing all day very fine weather brought in the Cabbage WEDNESDAY, 27 (300-65) Robt over at Sams Threshing all day very fine day �October THURSDAY, 28 (301-64) 1897 Robt ploughing all day very fine FRIDAY, 29 (302-63) Rob,t ploughing all day looking dark like snow at night SATURDAY, 30 (303-62) Rob,t ploughing all day. groungd white with snow finished in that field all but head land. October SUNDAY, 31 (304-61) 1897 Robt & all at home till Eve. Children & I down home for a while. gone back to see young cattle. very fine day November MONDAY, 1 (305-60) Robt gone over to Flaths for our heiffer filling up chop & took it to Drayton. & brought home a little barrel of Sugar from Guelph. Topping turnips aft. dull like rain down for the chop at night TUESDAY, 2 (306-59) Robt choring fore raining from 10 oclock choring round aft Steady drizzling rain �November WEDNESDAY, 3 (307-58)1897 Robt started to take in Turnips Topping & harrowing them out Da helping Top very fine day THURSDAY, 4 (308-57) Robt drawing in turnips Craigs boys here aft very fine day FRIDAY, 5 (309-56) Robt working at turnips Willie Craig & J{oh}nie here Mr Craig took load of Turnips to Rothsay to Grandpa Philp Mother & I went to Drayton aft started to rain November SATURDAY, 6 (310-55) 1897 Robt choring & throwing back turnips in the roothouse topping Turnips all aft. Miserable day snowing & Mizzling all day SUNDAY, 7 (311-54) Children & I went over to Sams aft very fine & mild. MONDAY, 8 (312-53) Robt choring & pulling turnips with hoe all day �Miserable day November TUESDAY, 9 (313-52) 1897 Robt drawing in corn fore. heavy fall of snow Robt choring aft Miserable snowy day WEDNESDAY, 10 (314-51) Robt choring Rich here fore cutting corn. & out for a load of turnips cold & frosty THURSDAY, 11 (315-50) Raining Robt took girls up to School. & choring fore brought in two loads of Turnips toward Evening November FRIDAY, 12 (316-49) 1897 Robt choring fore & wheeling out the morter out of the stable. heavy wind all af day & snowing in flurries SATURDAY, 13 (317-48) Robt choring fore. covered potatoe pits unloaded a load of turnips & brought in one. & went to Drayton at night. cold and snowing some SUNDAY, 14 (318-47) All at home all day. very dull fore. Snowing & sleeting towards Evening. Booth & Mrs. Here for two hrs. �very dull & miserable weather. November MONDAY, 15 (319-46) 1897 Robt choring fore & drawing turnips all aft. a foggy, dark, dirty day sloppy & soft underfoot TUESDAY, 16 (320-45) Robt choring fore drawing in Turnips. topping very little sunshine aft cold wind & drawing in Some more heavy rain last night colder & freezing at night WEDNESDAY, 17 (321-44) Robt choring & working at the turnips one of Craigs boys here. cold but clean under foot November THURSDAY, 18 (322-43) 1897 Robt working at turnips all day Craigs boys took Star to Drayton & helped aft with turnips Wat Burrows helping fine day to take up roots finished turnips FRIDAY, 19 (323-42) Robt choring & working at the turnips all day took load of turnips to Charlie Stepenson. aft not very fine SATURDAY, 20 (324-41) Robt choring & fanning up chop & took it & Some lumber to be dressed to Drayton �rather fine day November SUNDAY, 21 (325-40) 1897 Dull kind of day at home Except down to Mothers for a while cold wind at night MONDAY, 22 (326-39) Robt choring & down out aft for the carrots Charley came aft Robt gone to Drayton for chop & lumber in the Eve, Da & Ma here helping chop Cabbage for Saurkraut TUESDAY, 23 (327-38) Robt choring all day & Charlie gone to Perkins threshing {writer changes for next line} Da drawing in corn. November WEDNESDAY, 24 (328-37) 1897 Robt choring fore Charlie at Perkin & gone to Frank Pages aft. Down helping kill pig aft Sam helping THURSDAY, 25 (329-36) Robt choring fore Charlie at Frank Pages threshing 8 FRIDAY, 26 (330-35) Charlie choring all day Robt gone out to plough but it started to rain & had to stop Mr North came down �November SATURDAY, 27 (331-34) 1897 Robt & Mr North fitting sash in to Das Windows. fore. & making two storm doors & gone to Drayton with chop. fine fore rather colder comming on to night SUNDAY, 28 (332-33) rather fine day Children & I round to the Graveyard in the Eve. Robt & Charlie up at Richds MONDAY, 29 (333-32) Robt & Charlie choring & working in the stable very stormy & snowing November TUESDAY, 30 ( 334-31) 1897 Robt & Charlie choring & Robt gone to Drayton with plank to get sawd for the stable & bring home chop very stormy December WEDNESDAY, 1 (335-30) Robt & Charlie choring & down at the stables Mother & I gone to Drayton aft cold & rather snowy Robt down for a Jack THURSDAY, 2 (336-29) Robt & Charlie choring & working at the Stable fine day December FRIDAY, 3 (337-28) 1897 Robt & Charlie working at the Stable & choring �rather fine day SATURDAY, 4 (338-27) Robt & Charlie working under the barn & down to Drayton at night sleeting & rain SUNDAY, 5 (339-26) Children & I down home for a while rather fine aft December MONDAY, 6 (340-25) 1897 Robt choring round all day. Charlie at Isaac Hilborns threshing all day Carrie came to sew at noon good sleighing TUESDAY, 7 (341-24) Charlie at Hilborns & McEwings threshing all day Robt choring & down to Drayton with chop Called for it at night Carrie went home at night Robt & I took her home WEDNESDAY, 8 (342-23) Robt choring round & getting ready to thresh Charlie at McEwings all day December THURSDAY, 9 (343-22) 1897 Robt & Charlie at McEwings threshing fore Machine m/oved here & started to thresh aft �fine day FRIDAY, 10 (344-21) Threshing all day till four oclock. then took Machine home to Fishers. drizzling dirty day. SATURDAY, 11 (345-20) Robt up at Richds all day helping take out turnips Charlie & the Team up aft. Down to Drayton at night December SUNDAY, 12 (346-19) 1897 Children & I down home for a while aft Terrible dull dark day snow all gone roads soft MONDAY, 13 (347-18) Robt over to Craigs & round to S Cemetry to fix Orton's grave. home & over to Hodges. fore. Aft went out to plough Charlie & Brock went to Coopers for our bags TUESDAY, 14 (348-17) Robt & Charlie choring fore Robt gone to Drayton with chop. very misty & dull. December WEDNESDAY, 15 (349-16) 1897 Robt & Charlie choring fore. Working at the Stable aft. colder �THURSDAY, 16 (350-15) Robt gone round for Carrie & round home by Drayton fore. Charlie & Robt working at stable aft rather colder FRIDAY, 17 (351-14) Soft snow falling all day Robt & Charlie choring & working at Stables. Robt took Carrie home & went round by Drayton at night December SATURDAY, 18 (352-13) 1897 Charlie choring Robt down to Drayton fore. Aft Both up at Richds Threshing rather cold & stormy Robt up to pay taxes at night SUNDAY, 19 (353-12) Rather fine day Oss North here. Children went down home for a while MONDAY, 20 (354-11) Robt & Charlie choring & fanning up oats Robt took them to Drayton aft rather fine December TUESDAY, 21 (355-10) 1897 Robt & Charlie choring & fanning up oats Robt took them down aft. WEDNESDAY, 22 (356-9) Killing Geese �Mrs Burows & Ma helping & Robt took them to Add Flaths. Charlie choring Robt. down to Drayton at night with a load of oats THURSDAY, 23 (357-8) Robt at Richds threshing all day frightful Stormy day Charlie choring December FRIDAY, 24 (358-7) 1897 Robt & Charlie at Rich fore North came to put on Storm doors & windows Robt helping him aft Charley gone on a holliday Robt gone down to Meet Willie train 2 1/2 hrs late cold night SATURDAY, 25 (359-6) Robt choring. Xmas Willie here for an hour or so then started down East at noon. Sam brought Jim from Guelph Jim took Willie down to train sleighing very good. rather a fine day SUNDAY, 26 (360-5) Robt choring Children & I down home for dinner Jim home mild fore. stormy aft. �December MONDAY, 27 (361-4) 1897 Robt choring af fore fanning up oats & took them to Drayton aft. Jim went back home Ma & I went up to see Mrs Huston & called to see Aunty Gass. very fine TUESDAY, 28 (363-3) Robt choring fore Sam over & helped Da fan up his oats & took them away Da helping fan oats Robt took them to Drayton Frank Page called for his feathers Sold him $4.00 feathers WEDNESDAY, 29 (363-2) Robt choring around all day. Emma Bishop Married started to sown {snow} at noon rather Stormy aft December THURSDAY, 30 (364-1) 1897 Robt choring fore. snowing Da helping fan up oats Ma here helping Me aft Mrs Boothe here aft Soft snow falling Da took Girls over to Sams for all day & went for them FRIDAY, 31 (365) Robt done some chores & loaded five pigs & took them to Drayton home & finished chores & took load of oats to Drayton Isaac Hilborn here at night Willie arrived from the East with Aunty. Cold For more information on Elizabeth Philp, 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/. Title A name given to the resource Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1897 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Elizabeth Philp Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington County, Mayborough Township, Ontario Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January FRIDAY, 1 (1-364) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; working in the shed I up to Rothsay with crock of butter Misty &amp; Mizzling all af</p> <p>SATURDAY, 2 (2-363)</p> <p>Robt choring all day very fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 3 (3-362)</p> <p>All at home all day Jas McEwing here for tea. very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January MONDAY, 4 (4-361) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; over to 14th to vote fore charing and down to Drayton to hear the state of the pole McEwing &amp; Hamilton Elected. for county very dull wet day bad roads</p> <p>TUESDAY, 5 (5-360)</p> <p>Robt choring fore farming up oats &amp; down to Drayton eve. Da &amp; Ma up to Rothsay rather cold</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 6 (6-359)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; farming up oats &amp; down to Drayton clear &amp; cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January THURSDAY, 7 (7-358) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down to Drayton with oats &amp; pig Father &amp; I down to Drayton aft Clear &amp; cold</p> <p>FRIDAY, 8 (8-357)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up oats &amp; down to Drayton late in the eve, Da &amp; Ma over to {Sams?} very fine</p> <p>SATURDAY, 9 # {crosshatch design drawn after the 9} (9-356)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down to Drayton with oats lovely bright day Sam helping Da fan his oats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SUNDAY, 10 (10-355) 1897</p> <p>At home all day Children down home for a little while very fine day</p> <p>MONDAY, 11 (11-354)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down to Drayton with Mr. North took front of bobsleighs down to get fixed very clear bright day</p> <p>TUESDAY, 12 (12-353)</p> <p>Robt choring fore farming up oats &amp; down to Drayton then up to Rothsay at night. clear &amp; cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January WEDNESDAY, 13 (13-352) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore putting front on bobsleighs &amp; started to Draw out Manure trees rimed &amp; looking like soft weather</p> <p>THURSDAY, 14 (14-351)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; drawing out manure aft. very fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 15 (15-350)</p> <p>Robt choring fore very fine day. Jim Lowe's came here at noon &amp; Tom Lowes here aft. very fine roads looking misty</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SATURDAY, 16 (16-349) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore. Drawing out manure aft Jim Lowes came here at noon &amp; went down to Drayton aft very fine roads. very like soft weather.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 17 (17-348)</p> <p>At home children &amp; I down home for a while very dismal day raining almost all day</p> <p>MONDAY, 18 (18-347)</p> <p>Robt choring fore.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January TUESDAY, 19 (19-346) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up chop &amp; a load of grain cold &amp; clear</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 20 (20-345)</p> <p>Robt choring fore. Down at McEwings helping bucher home at four then over to Burrow's helping bucher. Cold but clear. Osc North came down Morn.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 21 (21-344)</p> <p>Robt choring fore. Os North went over for Carrie Robt &amp; Osc went to Drayton aft clear but cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January FRIDAY, 22 (22-343) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; back on the other place helping Cooper skid logs aft turned out fearful stormy</p> <p>SATURDAY, 23 (23-342)</p> <p>Robt took Carrie home &amp; went round by Drayton choring the rest of day very stormy</p> <p>SUNDAY, 24 (24-341)</p> <p>very stormy all day I down home a couple of hours Robt up at Richs for a while</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January MONDAY, 25 (25-340) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore, very fine farming up chop aft turned terrible stormy at noon</p> <p>TUSDAY, 26 (26-339)</p> <p>Robt choring and helping Perkin thresh his clover all day very cold &amp; stormy</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 27 (27-338)</p> <p>Robt at Perkin threshing fore. Then aft Dinner moved here &amp; started to thresh aft rather fine but cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January THURSDAY, 28 (28-337) 1897</p> <p>Robt finished threshing clover &amp; done up chores &amp; went to Henry Hilborns to thresh aft fine but cold We had four bags of clover</p> <p>FRIDAY, 29 (29-336)</p> <p>Robt, choring fore helping Frank Page kill a beef aft light snow falling.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 30 (30-335)</p> <p>All at home till Eve then children &amp; I down at home. booth &amp; wife here for an hour or so. beautiful fine day. Robt choring &amp; down to Drayton with chop. took Carry down at night very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SUNDAY, 31 (31-334) 1897</p> <p>At home all day till Eve. then children &amp; I down home. Booth &amp; wife here for an hour or so Beautiful bright day. fine sleighing</p> <p>February MONDAY, 1 (32-333)</p> <p>Robt choring fore. Skidding logs aft. Carrie {line pointing to word written on a slant above and slightly to the right of "Carrie"} English {Word written above and slightly to the right of "Carrie"} finished sewing &amp; I took her home very fine</p> <p>TUESDAY, 2 (33-332)</p> <p>Robt choring fore finished logs aft very fine weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February WEDNESDAY, 3 (34-331) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; down to Drayton for salts for steer up at Richds helping kill beef very fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 4 (35-330)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; down to Drayton fore for Salts for steer up at Richds helping kill beef beautiful day Drawing out manure aft</p> <p>FRIDAY, 5 # {crosshatch design drawn after the 5} (36-329)</p> <p>Robt choring fore drawing out manure aft inclined to be soft mild bright day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SATURDAY, 6 (37-328) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore soft snow falling. turned to rain. drawing out manure aft and out to R.O. eve</p> <p>SUNDAY, 7 (38-327)</p> <p>All at home but down children down home a while Olive seven years old.</p> <p>R.B.S.W. {hand written} MONDAY, 8 (39-326)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; up to Rothsay with load of corn very fine day Duncan &amp; Fred for a while</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February TUESDAY, 9 (40-325) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up chop &amp; oats I down to Drayton aft very fine day Moody got load of straw</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 10 (41-324)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; out to Drayton aft very fine day</p> <p>2 THURSDAY, 11 (42-323)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; helping Pperkins {"P" and "p" on top of each other} cut feed clear but very cold raw wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February FRIDAY, 12 (43-322) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down at the bush cutting blocks aft Cooper helping very stormy Sold five head of Cattle took {"took" inserted in between and above "Cattle" and the next word "down"} down to Noeckers for 110 Dollars</p> <p>SATURDAY, 13 (44-321)</p> <p>Robt choring fore ack sawing blacks on the bush. Cooper helping very fine Duncans all over in the Eve Robt 47 years of age &amp; Jim 24</p> <p>SUNDAY, 14 (45-320)</p> <p>Children down at home a while very blustering &amp; stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February MONDAY, 15 (46-319) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up oats &amp; down to Drayton got front shoes on horses very fine day</p> <p>TUESDAY, 16 (47-318)</p> <p>Robt choring fore commenced to draw logs out of bush on other place Cooper helping aft very fine day I over at Sams. aft.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 17 (48-317)</p> <p>Robt choring fore drawing logs aft up to Fishers Mill fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February THURSDAY, 18 (49-316) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; drawing logs aft very fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 19 (50-315)</p> <p>Robt choring fore drawing logs aft finished for the time very fine day</p> <p>SATURDAY, 20 (51-314)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up oats &amp; down to Drayton fine fore. Stormy aft Clara &amp; Brock over to Sams with Grandpa.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SUNDAY, 21 (52-313) 1897</p> <p>Very fine day Both up to see McTavish before leaving McDonnalds place Children all at home</p> <p>MONDAY, 22 (53-312)</p> <p>Terrible Stormy Robt took children to School &amp; choring rest of the day</p> <p>TUESDAY, 23 (54-311)</p> <p>Robt choring fore Back to our bush working at logs took one load to Fishers mill</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February WEDNESDAY 24 (55-310) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore, rather stormy working at logs aft fine aft.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 25 (56-309)</p> <p>Robt choring fore at the logs aft Stormy fore rather fine aft</p> <p>FRIDAY, 26 (57-308)</p> <p>Robt choring fore North here for dinner Cooper here for load of straw Robt went to bush for load of logs &amp; took them to mill. fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SATURDAY, 27 (58-307) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring round all day not feeling very well very Stormy roads pretty well filled up.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 28 (59-306)</p> <p>All at home all day but children gdown {g and d superimposed} home for a while very bright clear aft Robt up to Richd for a while</p> <p>March MONDAY, 1 (60-305)</p> <p>Robt gone to take a load of pigs to Moorefield for Sam. Os North here finished the day choring</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March TUESDAY, 2 (61-304) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore farming up oats aft &amp; choring fine</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 3 (62-303)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; farming up oats take out to Drayton aft with chop fine I down to Drayton aft very stormy</p> <p>THURSDAY, 4 (63-302)</p> <p>Robt down to Drayton for {"with" written in a lighter hand under the word "for"} load of chop. Sam went down with me to Drayton aft fine fore but terrible stormy aft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March FRIDAY, 5 (64-301) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; over to Burrows aft helping kill a beef. Sold to Corbett a caff @ $ {scribbled "$" and something else here} 7 Hughes brought the Turnip Pulper</p> <p>SATURDAY, 6 * {line star hand drawn here} (65-300)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down to Drayton for Sams &amp; Das flour then up to the factory to Milk letting. round to Sams with flour &amp; home very fine bright day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 7 (66-299)</p> <p>very bright day. Mother &amp; I over to Sams. aft. Robt gone to Tuckers with with Dairy Dean Fifteenth anniversary of our wedding</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March MONDAY, 8 (67-298) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t took a calf over to Moorefield. home &amp; spent the rest of the day choring fine</p> <p>TUESDAY, 9 (68-297)</p> <p>Robt choring fore. Mizzling " {quotation marks used to indicate the word "fore from other sentence as the word "mizzling" is below the other sentence} Robt started to draw out manure rather soft &amp; foggy</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 10 (69-296)</p> <p>Robt choring fore drawing out manure aft very fine day roads very soft &amp; sloppy I down at home helping cut out squares for a quilt.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March THURSDAY, 11 (70-295) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; drawing out manure finished very fine day Mother &amp; I sewed quilt together.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 12 (71-294)</p> <p>Robt choring fore farming up chop &amp; oats aft rather fine &amp; soft fore, very stormy aft</p> <p>SATURDAY, 13 (72-293)</p> <p>Robt choring fore out to Drayton aft with oats &amp; chop very fine day Sam went to Palmerston to meet Eliza Porter</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SUNDAY, 14 (73-292) 1897</p> <p>All at home except Clara &amp; Olive went to see Grandpa &amp; Grandma frightful stormy all day</p> <p>MONDAY, 15 (74-291)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; drawing up wood to the house &amp; down to Fathers fine bright day</p> <p>TUESDAY, 16 (75-290)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; drawing up wood &amp; down to Fathers. I went over to Sams for Eliza Porter then all down to Drayton to an At home in the hall of the I.O.F</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March WEDNESDAY, 17 (76-289) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; drawing up wood. Emma, May &amp; Nellie Gordon. Eliza Porter here till night &amp; then Robt too her over to Sams &amp; brought Mother home Dr MacWilliam opened the lump on the Babys head {"head" underlined in blue ink. Arrow pointed down to word below written in blue ink (as opposed to black)} Harold Benson {word written in blue ink below previous sentence} Brigh lovely day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 18 (77-288)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; drawing up wood very dull &amp; foggy Lue Flath here an hour or so Da gone to Drayton got letters from the boys roads braking</p> <p>FRIDAY, 19 (78-287)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; gone to take a load of Moveables over to the Eight of peel McTavish. roads very soft inclined to be soft heavy rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SATURDAY, 20 (79-286) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; up to McTavishs for a load of oats to keep in store for some time then took straw down to Fathers Joe Chambers came down &amp; staid all night with us rather fine</p> <p>SUNDAY, 21 (80-285)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; then we took Joe over to Sams &amp; brought Eliza back with us to stay at Mothers. all night very bright day. Children went down to Mothers</p> <p>MONDAY, 22 (81-284)</p> <p>Robt choring fore Then Joe &amp; Sam came over &amp; all went down to Drayton. aft very bright &amp; warm but roads soft &amp; bare Robt &amp; Clara over at Sams at Clara 12 years old night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March TUESDAY, 23 (82-283) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore Sam took Joe &amp; Eliza to station for home Robt started to put on logs at Fishers putting on all aft, soft wet snow falling very disagreeable</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 24 (83-282)</p> <p>Robt choring putting on logs &amp; drawing home lumber soft snow falling miserable day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 25 (84-281)</p> <p>Robt choring putting on logs &amp; bringing home lumber finer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March FRIDAY, 26 (85-280) 1897</p> <p>Robt taking in logs &amp; putting them on &amp; drawing lumber home &amp; choring miserably soft underfoot</p> <p>SATURDAY, 27 (86-279)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; gone up for the last load of lumber choring &amp; down to Drayton to meet Jim at night Home for a couple of weeks if not sent for</p> <p>SUNDAY, 28 (87-278)</p> <p>at home fore children &amp; I down home aft Jim &amp; Robt over to Sams very fine day thawing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March MONDAY, 29 (88-277) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up chop &amp; down to Drayton with it &amp; to get the horses shod. fearful bare roads took crock of butter to Blilers</p> <p>TUESDAY, 30 (89-276)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; taking down straw to Da Jim helping drawing manure aft Da &amp; Ma down to McLennant beautiful bright day roads bad</p> <p>3 WEDNESDAY, 31 (90-275)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; drawing out manure. finished. fine day Jim &amp; I up to Rothsay Jim at Edmisons &amp; I up to see Ellen Stone. Jim got word to go back. Jim gone over to Sams at night very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April THURSDAY, 1 (91-274) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring for fine day Robt trimming some evergreens &amp; choring round. Mother &amp; I over to Sams to see Baby. Dr. Mc. opened a lump on its shoulder. fine but roads very bad</p> <p>FRIDAY, 2 * {line star hand drawn here} (92-273)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; then both up to Norths. had a fine visite Went to see the triplets all doing well. Six weeks old</p> <p>SATURDAY, 3 (93-272)</p> <p>Robt choring. Alex Withers here for oats Robt oar to Sams bee, the bee put off on account of Andrew Barrys death. killed by a tree falling. aged 22 years.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April SUNDAY, 4 (94-271) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down to Hilborns with Fancy &amp; up to his Fathers to see Ellen Stone. Mother &amp; I up over to Mr Barrys. roads fearful bad. looking very like rain raining hard at night</p> <p>MONDAY, 5 (95-270)</p> <p>Robt, choring fore. At Andrew Barrys Funeral aft very large one, &amp; the roads terrible bad.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 6 (96-269)</p> <p>Rob,t, choring fore &amp; up to Rothsay with Judy to leave her till there cord comes in . Round to Sams to wood bee aft dark &amp; dull fore rather fine aft roads bad</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April WEDNESDAY, 7 (97-268) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t choring fore farming up oats &amp; took them to Drayton aft. dull &amp; heavy looking roads bad</p> <p>THURSDAY, 8 (98-267)</p> <p>Rob,t choring &amp; farming oats. fore took them to Drayton aft. snowing heavy all aft. young Moodys here with sleigh for oats</p> <p>FRIDAY, 9 (99-266)</p> <p>Rob,t choring for got eight head of cattle dehorned over at Burrows helping kill pigs aft. rather fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April SATURDAY, 10 (100-265) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t choring fore &amp; Da helping fan load of oats. took them to Drayton aft. I gone over to see about getting Carrie &amp; Round by Drayton raw &amp; cold very bad roads</p> <p>SUNDAY, 11 (101-264)</p> <p>At home all day Children &amp; I down home a while very fine bright day</p> <p>MONDAY, 12 (102-263)</p> <p>Robt. choring fore &amp; up to Newstead's sawing wood aft. very fine day Art Garmeau brought out a Kite &amp; Jack.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April TUESDAY, 13 (103-262) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; down to Drayton with load of chop. got it back with him raining almost all day. very dull</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 14 (104-261)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; up sawing wood at Newsteads aft. dull fore rather fine aft.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 15 (105-260)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; farming up chop &amp; taking it down. Drayton horse Show Children &amp; I up at Richds aft very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April FRIDAY, 16 (106-259) 1897</p> <p>Good Friday Robt choring fore &amp; at Coopers wood bee in McEwings bush dull fore. Mother &amp; I washing blankets</p> <p>SATURDAY, 17 (107-258)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; loading turnips. took them to Rothsay came home &amp; went to Drayton for chop. rather fine day. Os North came for Jack</p> <p>SUNDAY, 18 (108-257)</p> <p>At home all day Easter Sunday Children &amp; I down home for tea turned very windy aft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April MONDAY, 19 (109-256) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t choring fore Snowing &amp; very windy &amp; raw farming up grain aft</p> <p>TUESDAY, 20 (110-255)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; started to Palmerston with a grist at early dinner. home &amp; brought four hundred of flour very cold raw wind</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 21 (111-254)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; building fence between farm &amp; driving house very sultry &amp; looking like rain. the two girls over to Sams. all day &amp; walked home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April THURSDAY, 22 (112-253) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; at Burrows wood bee aft very fine day. over to Englishs for Carrie &amp; round by Drayton at night</p> <p>FRIDAY, 23 (113-252)</p> <p>Robt choring fore Da helping fan up seed grain. very fine heavy rain all aft.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 24 (114-251)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; farming up seed grain. very fine day Carrie walked home Robt gone to Drayton at night for Timothy seed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April SUNDAY, 25 (115-250) 1897</p> <p>All at home all day Mother here a while aft very heavy rain about noon but got fine toward Evening</p> <p>MONDAY, 26 (116-249)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up oats Da helping dull weather We empoyed straw tincks</p> <p>TUESDAY, 27 (117-248)</p> <p>Robt choring fore farming up grain Da helping. rather fine Ma &amp; I cleaning the sparerooms</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April WEDNESDAY 28 (118-247) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore Drawing up hay from other place Wat Burrows helping fine Da &amp; Ma gone over to see Robt Mitchell</p> <p>THURSDAY, 29 (119-246)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; picking stone of the ground for the wheat looking very like rain Mother &amp; I cleaning front rooms.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 30 (120-245)</p> <p>Robt started to plough sod. ground hardly fit very backward spring</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SATURDAY, 1 (121-244) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; piling lumber aft very Dull &amp; Mizzling</p> <p>SUNDAY, 2 (122-243)</p> <p>Misserable dull day Both up to Rothsay aft Children all at home.</p> <p>MONDAY, 3 (123-242)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; finished piling lumber &amp; started to pile wood Mother &amp; I down to Drayton Mizzling dull day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May TUESDAY, 4 (124-241) 1897</p> <p>Robt finished piling wood &amp; choring and fising up things aft rather fine day</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 5 (125-240)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; taking manure of potatoes pits Moving them in to barn Da helping very fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 6 (126-239)</p> <p>Robt choring. feeling terrible miserable took seven pigs to Moorefield ploughing rest of day. Sam &amp; Chriss gone to Drayton, left Baby with me rather fine day Ma 34 years old</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May FRIDAY, 7 (127-238) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring, &amp; ploughing Sod all day. very fine day Da gone to Drayton at noon for a piece of the plough</p> <p>SATURDAY, 8 (128-237)</p> <p>Robt choring, &amp; ploughing sod then down to Adams for the old black pig very fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 9 (129-236)</p> <p>Children &amp; I down home for a while &amp; left Orton &amp; rest of us went to the bush for wild flowers very hot rain at milking time. &amp; heavy wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May MONDAY, 10 (130-235) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t spring-toothing barley &amp; wheat ground at it all day rather fine</p> <p>TUESDAY, 11 (131-234)</p> <p>Robt finished spring toothing &amp; harrowed both pieces fore, them went to McEwings for barley aft</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 12 (132-233)</p> <p>Robt went out to spring tooth heavy rain &amp; hail at noon. ploughing potato patch aft very late wet spring</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May THURSDAY, 13 (133-232) 1897</p> <p>Robt spring toothing forenoon &amp; aft till four oclock. then heavy shower. Mrs Booth here for a couple of hours</p> <p>FRIDAY, 14 (134-231)</p> <p>Robt choring up &amp; fixing place for calves. Down to McEwings aft getting Insurance applicaton made out Steady rain all day till four oclock the I went up to Rothsay for Ealenor.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 15 135-230)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; building fence round barn yard rather fine today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SUNDAY, 16 (136-229) 1897</p> <p>Rather fine day I took all the children up to Rothsay aft. Robt at home all day</p> <p>MONDAY, 17 (137-228)</p> <p>Robt sowing oats &amp; harrowing them fine day</p> <p>4 TUESDAY, 18 (138-227)</p> <p>Robt springtoothing fore &amp; sowing peas aft fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May WEDNESDAY, 19 (139-226) 1897</p> <p>Robt spring toothing fore &amp; sowing peas aft very fine day looking like rain at night</p> <p>THURSDAY, 20 (140-225)</p> <p>Robt spring toothing fore commenced to rain about ten oclock heavy rain all aft Mr. {"Mr" is written in someone else's handwriting} McEwing here to tell us Murphy has a fearful shoulder. Robt down to see him very late seeding have about forty acres to put in yet</p> <p>FRIDAY, 21 (141-224)</p> <p>{Someone else writing, perhaps one of the children - Clara or Olive} Da down to see Merphy in forenoon Da back on other place spring toothing land very wet. Ma gone to Drayton. fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SATURDAY, 22 (142-223) 1897</p> <p>{one of the children writing possibly Clara}</p> <p>Da finished sowing oats in the big field at the line fence Rather fine day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 23 (143-222)</p> <p>{one of the children writing possibly Olive}</p> <p>Ma and us children down to Grandma's Uncle Jim came home on the x wheel about {"wheel" written above "the" and "about"} ten o'clock. Heavy rain in morning Da up at Grandpa Philps. Uncle Jim over at Uncle Sams.</p> <p>MONDAY, 24 (144-221)</p> <p>{Elizabeth is now writing}</p> <p>Robt spring toothing in the back field all day rather fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May TUESDAY, 25 (145-220) 1897</p> <p>Robt sowing &amp; harrowing oats all day rather fine cool wind</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 26 (146-219)</p> <p>Robt springtoothing all day Brown here sowing very fine day Carrie came to sew for children</p> <p>THURSDAY, 27 (147-218)</p> <p>Robt springtoothing all day Brown &amp; Harrie. Sown &amp; Watt all here helping very fine cool day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May FRIDAY, 28 (148-217) 1897</p> <p>Robt working corn ground Mizzling all forenoon dull &amp; cold</p> <p>SATURDAY, 29 (149-216)</p> <p>Robt working in corn ground fore @ Drayton at noon for corn I took Carrie home aft Finished corn ground &amp; sowed it rather fine</p> <p>SUNDAY, 30 (150-215)</p> <p>At home all day till Evening then both over to Duncans very cold wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May MONDAY, 31 (151-214) 1897</p> <p>Robt spredding manure all day rather dull &amp; Mizzling cold wind</p> <p>June TUESDAY, 1 (152-213)</p> <p>Robt. spredding manure on the mangol ground fore. single ploughing mangal ground. very drying day. windy</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 2 (153-212)</p> <p>Robt working on mangol ground fore, &amp; in the aft gone back on other place to spring toothing {the "ing" is more of a star than a stroke through} then over to Duncans at night for barley. fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June THURSDAY, 3 (154-211) 1897</p> <p>Robt gone to Drayton to get the horses Shod. &amp; a lot of more fixing up things done. raining most of the day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 4 (155-210)</p> <p>Robt working potato ground &amp; planting them rather fine day but cold in the evening</p> <p>SATURDAY, 5 (156-209)</p> <p>Robt up at his Fathers all day. I down to Drayton aft &amp; took the Girls along to Englishs to stay all night little rain at evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June SUNDAY, 6 (157-208) 1897</p> <p>At home all day Children came home at noon. heavy rain aft.</p> <p>MONDAY, 7 (158-207)</p> <p>Robt down to Help Hilborns to help take down his barns heavy rain afternoon</p> <p>TUESDAY, 8 (159-206)</p> <p>Robt at Hilborns this forenoon digging between the little evergreens aft Mother &amp; I making soap. very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June WEDNESDAY, 9 (160-205) 1897</p> <p>Robt spredding manure on the turnip ground rather fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 10 (161-204)</p> <p>Robt working up Mangol ground fore. rigging up &amp; sowing Mangols aft very fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 11 (162-203)</p> <p>Robt drawing out manure onto the turnip ground. all day fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June SATURDAY, 12 (163-202) 1987</p> <p>Robt working on Turnip ground &amp; Spredding manure Washing the sheep aft fine over to Bill Hodges at night</p> <p>SUNDAY, 13 (164-201)</p> <p>All at home all day beautiful day</p> <p>MONDAY, 14 (165-200)</p> <p>Robt sowing x &amp; seeding down {"&amp; seeding down" is above sowing} barley away back on the other place. all day. land none too fit. Mother &amp; I at Drayton aft very warm finished seeding</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June TUESDAY, 15 (166-199) 1897</p> <p>Robt gone back to Harrow fore drawing out manure aft Aunty Gass here Carries came to sew</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 16 (167-198)</p> <p>{Someone else is writing}</p> <p>At Hilborns Raising all day raised with Tachel down to drayton at night to get a letter from Willie</p> <p>THURSDAY, 17 (168-197)</p> <p>Shearing Sheep all day over to hodges in Evening down Home at night to see about Going east</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June FRIDAY, 18 (169-196) 1897</p> <p>Drawing manure all day for turnips</p> <p>SATURDAY, 19 (170-195)</p> <p>Gone to Palmerston with wool warm day Wool worth 19 cts/16 {Written as cts over a line with 16 being below the line} per lb Cash had 110 lbs. Willie came home by night train chriss here. aft</p> <p>SUNDAY, 20 (171-194)</p> <p>At home all day Jim came up on wheel Sam and Chriss here &amp; Willie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June MONDAY, 21 (172-193) 1897</p> <p>Drawing out manure Morning then ploughing Sam helping Willie and Grandma gone to Ottawa</p> <p>TUESDAY, 22 (173-192)</p> <p>working turnip land all day Orton two years old</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 23 (174-191)</p> <p>working turnip lang all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June THURSDAY, 24 (175-190) 1897</p> <p>finished working turnips and sowing in Evening Eliza took sick Mr here Eliza gone to bed with Symptoms of fever pults 122. Tempeture 102.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 25 (176-189)</p> <p>working head lands and sowing here morn butting thistels aft warm day Clara gone up to School to have the picture taken Clara stopped School</p> <p>SATURDAY, 26 (177-188)</p> <p>Choring and cutting thistels all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June SUNDAY, 27 (178-187) 1897</p> <p>At home all day Miss Duncan here Sam and Criss here Eliza in bed very warm</p> <p>MONDAY, 28 (179-186)</p> <p>Choring and cutting thistels all day up to Teviotdale to see about a girl</p> <p>TUESDAY, 29 (180-185)</p> <p>Choring and cutting thistels all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June WEDNESDAY, 30 (181-184) 1897</p> <p>Robt finished cutting thistles in the barley very hot Grandpa Philp &amp; Miss Stone here aft. Ellen took away all the dirty clothes to wack for me</p> <p>July THURSDAY, 1 (182-183)</p> <p>Choring around all day up to woodes at night Aunty Gass came to see me. Chriss over aft. Aunty Gass went home with her</p> <p>FRIDAY, 2 (183-182)</p> <p>Scuffling potatoes and corn very warm Eliza up for first time Miss Duncan here Emma down all day Mary &amp; Emma done some baking</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July SATURDAY, 3 (184-181) 1897</p> <p>hoeing potatoes and choring all day very warm Miss Duncan here Eliza up Mr McWilliam here picking stone on oats aft morn fearful hot Grandpa Philp down with the clothes washed &amp; {?} &amp; some baking</p> <p>SUNDAY, 4 (185-180)</p> <p>at home all day Miss Duncan here Eliza very poorly Mr Mac McWilliam here Jim came home in morning very warm. Jim took Miss Duncan home</p> <p>5 MONDAY, 5 (186-179)</p> <p>Started road woork Thermometer 90 deg in shade Brown drawing I shoveling</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July TUESDAY, 6 (187-178) 1897</p> <p>Working on road drawing gravel Brown driving team.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 7 (188-177)</p> <p>Working on road finished Orton got hurt fearful hot weather Brown driving team Peter Doyl died Gregory Mill Burned very hot weather</p> <p>THURSDAY, 8 (189-176)</p> <p>Down to Drayton morning to see Dr Home and choring fore Poor little Orton took change for the worst at noon &amp; Died about four oclock Mark Duncan here</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July FRIDAY, 9 (190-175) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Sam gone to see about a cat in Derry{?} Jim came home at Eleven. Terrible sorrowful day Jim &amp; John Gordon went to Palmerston to meet Dick &amp; Eliza Porter.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 10 (191-174)</p> <p>Dear Little Orton buried at twelve left the house at Eleven Mrs Edmison &amp; Aunty Philp staid at the house. Robt took Mrs Edmison home aft Jim went to Drayton to send a message to Ma to know when she would be home Miss Duncan went home</p> <p>SUNDAY, 11 (192-173)</p> <p>Aunt Eliza Died Miss Duncan here with us all day I'm &amp; Eliza here rain fare. Much cooler Jim &amp; Eliza over at Sams eve</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July MONDAY, 12 (193-172) 1897</p> <p>Robt gone to Palmers Harriston for lumber Eliza helped me wash very fine cool day. Da took her over to Sams Eve fine day little rain at night</p> <p>TUESDAY, 13 (194-171)</p> <p>Robt scuffling potatoes &amp; banking them went to Rothsay but rained heavy aft Dick &amp; Eliza came over aft. Robt took Eliza to Drayton to train to go home.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 14 (195-170)</p> <p>Robt moving the grass round the front &amp; back doors &amp; up to Rothsay all aft Children &amp; I down home Scrubbing &amp; fixing up for Ma Comming home. Miss Duncan came in the Eve.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July THURSDAY, 15 (196-169) 1897</p> <p>Robt paris greening potatoes fore I gone down to meet Mother on the 11.30. Robt gone with load of Cheese to Moorfield &amp; round by Drayton &amp; got Horses shod. Dick Chambers went along pretty hot day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 16 (197-168)</p> <p>Robt gone back to scuffle fore. then down to McEwings helping with barn aft Mother, Children, &amp; I round to the cemetry aft frightful heavy rain after five in the eve.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 17 (198-167)</p> <p>Robt at McEwings all day helping at barn. then down to Drayton for the grocerris Sam &amp; Dick went along fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July SUNDAY, 18 (199-166) 1897</p> <p>At home all day children &amp; I down home a little while Much cooler</p> <p>MONDAY, 19 (200-165)</p> <p>Robt hoeing turnips fore. greening potatoes aft Mother &amp; I washing blankets &amp; quilts looking very like rain put down 7 big germs of gooseberries &amp; rheubarb</p> <p>TUESDAY, 20 (201-164)</p> <p>Robt gone to Drayton with a load of chop choring &amp; down to the mill for it in the eve. rain aft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July WEDNESDAY, 21 (202-163) 1897</p> <p>{scribbling across 5 lines on the paper, looking like a young child learning to write alphabet letters. several "letters" about 2 dozen of them }</p> <p>Robt hoeing children &amp; I down to Drayton &amp; round by Englishs to pay Carrie. Both over to Hilborns at night Robt gone down to see Craigs boys</p> <p>THURSDAY, 22 (203-162)</p> <p>Robt hoeing turnips all day Children &amp; I at Grandman Burrows funeral aft. rain at night. Mary Duncan &amp; Maggie Bell here after the funeral.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 23 (204-161)</p> <p>Robt went out to hoe but a heavy rain fell fore. choring round aft very dull.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July SATURDAY, 24 (205-160) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t hoeing turnips all day Pages boys &amp; Craigs boys here helping hoe Robt down to Drayton at night fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 25 (206-159)</p> <p>All down to Mothers a little while rather fine day Sam &amp; Chriss over home Grandpa Philp 78 years</p> <p>MONDAY, 26 (207-158)</p> <p>Robt hoeing turnips finished first time going through them. Pages twins helping and Craigs Boys here aft quite a heavy rain eve.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July TUESDAY, 27 (208-157) 1897</p> <p>Robt went away to hunt the two pigs. found them and too them to Hodges very dull rainy day. What is written for today was done on Wednesday</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 28 (209-156)</p> <p>What is written for today was done on Tuesday Robt choring round fore took Mark out to get Shod aft home &amp; cleaned out chips out of wood house &amp; Emptied Leach barrels Miserable dull day Mizzling all day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 29 (210-155)</p> <p>Robt gone to bush to pick berries fore got pailful &amp; went to plough aft in the pasture field rather fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July FRIDAY, 30 (211-154) 1897</p> <p>Robt scuffled turnips fore Greening potatoes aft and Robt hoeing in the potatoe patch aft Eve fearful heavy storm of rain, thunder &amp; lightening about milking time Mr North called in Eve</p> <p>SATURDAY, 31 (212-153)</p> <p>Robt hoein ploughing fore in the pasture field. hoeing turnips aft rather fine day but ground wet. Both over to Hodges at night Ma with the Children</p> <p>August SUNDAY, 1 (213-152)</p> <p>Jim came home on the wheel Clara, Olive &amp; I up to Church. Brock at home with Robt at home the rest of the day very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August MONDAY, 2 (214-151) 1897</p> <p>Robt started haying mowing in the field next to Trask. Jim took Ma &amp; the Children raked &amp; put up hay evening over to Sams. very fine forenoon</p> <p>TUESDAY, 3 (215-150)</p> <p>Robt mowing Das piece of hay then mowing in our own field. fore. Robt raking &amp; putting up hay aft Children &amp; I round to Craigs to get the boys to help in the hay</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 4 (216-149)</p> <p>Robt finished mowing in the field next to Track. mowed the clover in front &amp; cut round field at the corner fine forenoon Aft raining a little all aft Scuffling in the turnip patch</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August THURSDAY, 5 (217-148) 1897</p> <p>Robt hoeing the bean patch fore fine drying morning raking hay next to trask &amp; finished putting it up Willie Craig here fine drying aft Ma &amp; Girls gone up to Rothsay</p> <p>FRIDAY, 6 (218-147)</p> <p>Rob,t drawing in hay all day finished the field next to trask Art Garneau Craig &amp; boys here helping draw in very fine day Da drawing up loads with Nell &amp; then took Molly aft.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 7 (219-146)</p> <p>Rob,t mowed down the corner field very fine day. Da went to Drayton for the Sugar from Jim</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August SUNDAY, 8 (220-145) 1897</p> <p>At home all day threatening rain Sam &amp; Chriss over home evening</p> <p>MONDAY, 9 (211-144)</p> <p>Robt drawing in hay fore Art Garneau here fore. heavy short rain at noon Osc North, Man &amp; team here at noon but had to go home on account of the rain Robt scuffed turnips all aft Mizzling aft</p> <p>TUESDAY, 10 (222-143)</p> <p>Robt choring round fore Mizzling &amp; very dull Took load of chop out to Drayton aft. dull</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August WEDNESDAY, 11 (223-142) 1897</p> <p>Robt went with Dutchess to Tuckers fore. then in the aft putting up hay turned out fine aft</p> <p>THURSDAY, 12 (244-141)</p> <p>Robt mowing clover fore heavy short rain at noon cutting fence corners a while aft then putting up hay Eve. I went over to her help at Craigs Eve</p> <p>FRIDAY, 13 (225-140)</p> <p>Robt drawing in hay all day Art Garneau &amp; Mr Craig here all day Craigs boys here aft. took in a load of rakings for Da in Eve fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August SATURDAY, 14 (226-139) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t drawing in hay all day. little rain at night Art Garneau &amp; Mr Craig helping all day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 15 (227-138)</p> <p>All at home all day looking like rain raining a little Evening</p> <p>MONDAY, 16 (228-137)</p> <p>Robt gone back on other place to mow clover worket till 11 o'clock then heavy rain. moving straw all aft in the barn</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August TUESDAY, 17 (229-136) 1897</p> <p>Robt gone back to finish mowing clover on other place. fore. then in the aft. mowing down the two pieces of barley. rather windy &amp; cool. no rain today Aunty Gass &amp; Bob wife here aft</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 18 (230-135)</p> <p>Robt raking &amp; putting up hay back on other place till five oclock. then heavy rain Craig here aft.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 19 (231-134)</p> <p>Very dull Robt mowing fence corners. aft back on other place shaking up a few winrows &amp; putting it up after supper drying aft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August FRIDAY, 20 (232-133) 1897</p> <p>Robt gone over to Craigs &amp; Sams &amp; raking up the barley fore. Craigs boys here aft helping draw in the barley. very fine aft.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 21 (233-132)</p> <p>Robt stacking hay back on other place. Drurg, Cooper Charlie Walker &amp; Art Garneau here helping finished about five oclock. then drawing in too loads of barley after Supper fine all day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 22 (234-131)</p> <p>Children &amp; I up to Church morn Jim came home &amp; went back next morning. fine all day Children &amp; I down home for a while</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August MONDAY, 23 (235-130) 1897</p> <p>Cooper &amp; Robt drew in a gag of barley &amp; then went back &amp; tied up Coopers flax &amp; loaded up too loads took it to mill aft &amp; then went back &amp; fixed the top of hay stack fine day</p> <p>TUESDAY, 24 (236-129)</p> <p>Rob,t got out the bindger {Original seems to be binger, but the g is crossed out and the d is written instead} &amp; cut the piece of spring wheat fore then down at McEwings helping aft helping move out the barn fine all day till night then rain.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 25 (237-128)</p> <p>Rob,t helping at McEwings all day. very fine day. rather cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August THURSDAY, 26 (238-127) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t at McEwing helping forenoon then raking over barley ground. after supper drew it in very fine day.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 27 (239-126)</p> <p>Robt cutting oats with the binder from ten till half past six very fine day. Mr Fielding here with tea took 17 lbs of green &amp; 2 lbs of black. @ 40 c</p> <p>SATURDAY, 28 (240-125)</p> <p>Rob,t shocking oats all day very nice day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August SUNDAY, 29 (241-124) 1897</p> <p>Looking very like rain but cleared off till Evening Both over at Sams aft. took Brock with us a heavy rain at night.</p> <p>MONDAY, 30 (242-123)</p> <p>Rob,t cutting oats between the peas. &amp; stooking up in the Evening. very fine day.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 31 (243-122)</p> <p>Rob,t shocking oats forenoon and afternoon started to cut oats on the other place. fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September WEDNESDAY, 1 (244-121) 1897</p> <p>Robt shocking up oats away back on the other place fore moving straw in the barn aft dull fore. &amp; raining very steady all aft.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 2 (245-120)</p> <p>Robt down to Drayton with chop fore. Cutting oats aft cool &amp; fine</p> <p>FRIDAY, 3 (246-119)</p> <p>Robt cutting oats all day very fine day Mother &amp; I down to Drayton aft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September SATURDAY, 4 (247-118) 1897</p> <p>Robt finished cutting oats on other place &amp; cut Das patch before dinner Art here all day Both shocking up afternoon</p> <p>SUNDAY, 5 (248-117)</p> <p>Girls &amp; Jim up to Church Morning Both up to Rothsay at night very fine day Jim Clara &amp; Ma down to Drayton Church aft.</p> <p>MONDAY, 6 (249-116)</p> <p>Robt drawing in wheat and oats all day very hot Art Craig &amp; (two boys here aft) Jim &amp; all the Children over to Sams aft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September TUESDAY, 7 (250-115) 1897</p> <p>Robt drawing in oats all day Art &amp; Craig here looking like rain but kept fine</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 8 (251-114)</p> <p>Very fine weather Craig boys &amp; Art here helping draw oats all day fine</p> <p>THURSDAY, 9 (252-113)</p> <p>drawing oats all day Art &amp; Wm. Rolicka Rockela here helping</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September FRIDAY, 10 (253-112) 1897</p> <p>Robt finished drawing oats &amp; pulled the peas. took load of oats up to Rothsay after night fine day Wm Rockela here all day</p> <p>SATURDAY, 11 (254-111)</p> <p>Raining fore Robt choring Gone to get horses shod aft down again at night to take back home to Henrys</p> <p>SUNDAY, 12 (255-110)</p> <p>At home all day down to Mothers fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September MONDAY, 13 (256-109) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring forenoon went to Palmerston aft for flour fine cool day. Got two baskets of plums for 50₵.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 14 (257-108)</p> <p>Robt cutting barley from 10 oclock finished cutting for this season I down to Drayton aft very hot aft</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 15 (258-107)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Craig Shocking barley fore Craig Boys here aft all drawing &amp; stacking peas finished peas join up from Guelph</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September THURSDAY, 16 (259-106) 1897</p> <p>Robt covering pea Stacks &amp; Down to Drayton for the fruit from Guelph helping Perkin all aft fine</p> <p>FRIDAY, 17 (260-105)</p> <p>Robt over to Sams all day helping with peas fine day heavy frost</p> <p>SATURDAY, 18 (261-104)</p> <p>Robt drawing in the barley Craig &amp; Boys here till three oclock Robt back mowing a few oats &amp; getting then in finished harvest. fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September SUNDAY, 19 (262-103) 1897</p> <p>At home all day Children &amp; I down at home Sam &amp; Chriss over aft. cold &amp; cloudy</p> <p>MONDAY, 20 (263-102)</p> <p>Ma gone back to North Gower to wait on Aunt {Beve?} Sam took her to Arthur Station Carrie here to sew Robt started to cut the corn fine day big frost that cut the corn</p> <p>TUESDAY, 21 (264-101)</p> <p>Robt cutting corn fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September WEDNESDAY, 22 (265-100) 1897</p> <p>Robt working among the corn took Carrie home &amp; went round by Drayton at night fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 23 (266-99)</p> <p>Robt shocking corn finished the corn very fine weather. Went to Drayton for the Tomatoes</p> <p>FRIDAY, 24 (267-98)</p> <p>Robt asking hands to thresh &amp; helping Perkin a few hours fore. Fisher Here threshing pea stach aft. very fine. Carrie here aft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September SATURDAY, 25 (268-97) 1897</p> <p>Robt helping Cooper thresh till 3 oclock then choring &amp; straightening up things rest of day very fine week</p> <p>SUNDAY, 26 (269-96)</p> <p>All at home all day very high wind Bill Gass here aft</p> <p>MONDAY, 27 (270-95) Rob,t started to take up the potatoes terrible lot rotten rather fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September TUESDAY, 28 (271-94) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t finished taking up the potatoes had about 16 bags &amp; the small ones fine day Mr Butterworth here for a sheep</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 29 (272-93)</p> <p>Robt covering potatoe pit &amp; getting ready to draw wood. Drawing wood aft fine weather</p> <p>THURSDAY, 30 (273-92)</p> <p>Drawing wood all day from the bush &amp; piling in the wood house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October FRIDAY, 1 (274-91) 1897</p> <p>Robt still drawing wood to the woodhouse down to Drayton at night</p> <p>Saturday, 2 (275-90)</p> <p>Robt finished drawing to woodhouse fore. Then drawing up wood to thresh. down to Drayton at night for a barrel of pares from Willie</p> <p>SUNDAY, 3 (276-89)</p> <p>Jim came up &amp; went over to Sams till noon then Robt &amp; Jim went up to Palmerston to John Jennings funeral Sam &amp; Chriss over in the Eve. very hot dry weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October MONDAY, 4 (277-88) 1897</p> <p>Robt piling wood &amp; gone to George Drurys threshing very hot &amp; smoky weather</p> <p>TUESDAY, 5 (278-87)</p> <p>Robt threshing at Burrows all day from 11 o clock. Took Brock down to Drayton to get too teeth fixed. Drayton show little rain at night</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 6 (279-86)</p> <p>Robt finished at Burrows &amp; went on to Trasks mizzling &amp; dull all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October THURSDAY, 7 (280-85) 1897</p> <p>Robt threshing at Garner Pages all day rather fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 8 (281-84)</p> <p>Robt helping Hilborn thresh till three oclock then went to McEwings rest of day rather fine day</p> <p>7 SATURDAY, 9 (282-83)</p> <p>Robt choring fore Down to Drayton with chop. aft fine day but cold wind at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October SUNDAY, 10 (283-82) 1897</p> <p>Children &amp; Grandpa over to Sams for dinner I went over to the graveyard aft. Met Children comming home &amp; took them round with me very cold wind Evening</p> <p>MONDAY, 11 (284-81)</p> <p>Robt drawing in corn for down to Drayton aft for chop went for a load of wood to the bush looking very like rain heavy rain all night</p> <p>TUESDAY, 12 (285-80)</p> <p>Robt drawing out manure rather dull</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October WEDNESDAY, 13 (286-79) 1897</p> <p>Robt commenced to plough started on this place fine weather</p> <p>THURSDAY, 14 (287-78)</p> <p>Robt took lambs to Drayton fore ploughing aft &amp; up to Rothday at night fine</p> <p>FRIDAY, 15 (288-77)</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October SATURDAY, 16 (289-76) 1897</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day ground frightful hard fine weather Mary Duncan here</p> <p>SUNDAY, 17 (290-75)</p> <p>All at home Jim came up from Guelph on Wheel very fine Mary Duncan here</p> <p>MONDAY, 18 (291-74)</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October TUESDAY, 19 (292-73) 1897</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day fine &amp; hasy Da gone to Arthur for Meet mother. {above the "m" on mother has what appears to be the number 917}</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 20 (293-72)</p> <p>Raining. Robt ploughing till eleven raining again about four. Craigs boys brought over a dressed sheep.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 21 (294-71)</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day Mother &amp; I peeling pears &amp; preserving them fine cool day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October FRIDAY, 22 (295-70) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t ploughing all day Mother &amp; I picking the Geese</p> <p>Cooper laying the floar in there wood house very fine day</p> <p>SATURDAY, 23 (296-69)</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day very fine weather Robt at Drayton at night</p> <p>SUNDAY, 24 (297-68)</p> <p>Children &amp; I down home join up home Sam &amp; Chriss there Bill Gass Aunty &amp; {Am?} Eliza there aft. very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October MONDAY, 25 (298-67) 1897</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day very fine day</p> <p>TUESDAY, 26 (299-66)</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day very fine weather brought in the Cabbage</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 27 (300-65)</p> <p>Robt over at Sams threshing all day very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October THURSDAY, 28 (301-64) 1897</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day very fine</p> <p>FRIDAY, 29 (302-63)</p> <p>Rob,t ploughing all day looking dark like snow at night</p> <p>SATURDAY, 30 (303-62)</p> <p>Rob,t ploughing all day. ground white with snow finished in that field all but head land.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October SUNDAY, 31 (304-61) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; all at home till Eve. Children &amp; I down home for a while. gone back to see young Cattee. very fine day</p> <p>November MONDAY, 1 (305-60)</p> <p>Robt gone over to Flaths for our heiffer filling up chop &amp; took it to Drayton. &amp; brought home a little barrel of Sugar from Guelph. Topping turnips aft. dull like rain down for the chop at night</p> <p>TUESDAY, 2 (306-59)</p> <p>Robt choring fore raining from 10 oclock choring round aft steady drizzling rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November WEDNESDAY, 3 (307-58)1897</p> <p>Robt started to take in Turnips Topping &amp; harrowing them out Da helping Top very fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 4 (308-57)</p> <p>Robt drawing in turnips Craigs boys here aft very fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 5 (309-56)</p> <p>Robt working at turnips Willie Craig &amp; {Jepine} here Mr Craig took load of Turnips to Rothsay to Grandpa Philp Mother &amp; I went to Drayton aft started to rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November SATURDAY, 6 (310-55) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; throwing back turnips in the roothouse topping turnips all aft. Miserable day snowing &amp; mizzling all day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 7 (311-54)</p> <p>Children &amp; I went over to Sams aft very fine &amp; mild.</p> <p>MONDAY, 8 (312-53)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; pulling turnips with hoe all day miserable day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November TUESDAY, 9 (313-52) 1897</p> <p>Robt drawing in corn fore. heavy fall of snow Robt choring aft miserable snowy day</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 10 (314-51)</p> <p>Robt choring Rich here fore cutting corn. &amp; out for a load of turnips cold &amp; frosty</p> <p>THURSDAY, 11 (315-50)</p> <p>Raining Robt tool girls up to school. &amp; choring fore brought in two loads of turnips toward Evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November FRIDAY, 12 (316-49) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; wheeling out the morter out of the stable. heavy wind all af day &amp; snowing in flurries</p> <p>SATURDAY, 13 (317-48)</p> <p>Robt choring fore. covered potatoe pits unloaded a load of turnips &amp; brought in one. &amp; went to Drayton at night. cold and snowy some</p> <p>SUNDAY, 14 (318-47)</p> <p>All at home all day. very dull fore. Snowing &amp; sleeting towards Evening. Booth &amp; Mrs. Here for two hrs. very dull &amp; miserable weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November MONDAY, 15 (319-46) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; drawing turnips all aft. a foggy, dark, dirty day sloppy &amp; soft underfoot</p> <p>TUESDAY, 16 (320-45)</p> <p>Robt choring fore drawing in Turnips. topping very little sunshine aft cold wind &amp; drawing in some more heavy rain last night colder &amp; freezing at night</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 17 (321-44)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; working at the turnips one of Craigs boys here. cold but clean under foot</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November THURSDAY, 18 (322-43) 1897</p> <p>Robt working at turnips all day Craigs boys took star to Drayton &amp; helped aft with turnips Wat Burrows helping fine day to take up roots finished turnips</p> <p>FRIDAY, 19 (323-42)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; working at the turnips all day took load of turnips to Charlie Stephenson. aft not very fine</p> <p>SATURDAY, 20 (324-41)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up chop &amp; took it &amp; home lumber to be dressed to Drayton rather fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November SUNDAY, 21 (325-40) 1897</p> <p>Dull kind of day at home Except down to Mothers for a while cold wind at night</p> <p>MONDAY, 22 (326-39)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down out aft for the carrots Charley came aft Robt gone to Drayton for chop &amp; lumber in the Eve, Da &amp; Ma here helping chop Cabbage for Saurkraut</p> <p>TUESDAY, 23 (327-38)</p> <p>Robt choring all day &amp; Charlie gone to Perkins threshing {possibly one of the children writing next line} Da drawing in corn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November WEDNESDAY, 24 (328-37) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore Charlie at Perkin &amp; gone to Frank Pages aft. Down helping kill pig aft Sam helping</p> <p>THURSDAY, 25 (329-36)</p> <p>Robt choring fore Charlie at Frank Pages threshing</p> <p>8 FRIDAY, 26 (330-35)</p> <p>Charlie choring all day Robt gone out to plough but it started to rain &amp; had to stop Mr North came down</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November SATURDAY, 27 (331-34) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Mr North fitting sash in to Das Windows. fore. &amp; making two storm doors &amp; gone to Drayton with chop. fine fore rather colder comming on to night</p> <p>SUNDAY, 28 (332-33)</p> <p>rather fine day Children &amp; I round to the Graveyard in the Eve. Robt &amp; Charlie up at Richds</p> <p>MONDAY, 29 (333-32)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; working in the stables very stormy &amp; snowing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November TUESDAY, 30 ( 334-31) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; Robt gone to Drayton with plank to get sawd for the stable &amp; bring home chop very stormy</p> <p>December WEDNESDAY, 1 (335-30)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; down at the stables Mother &amp; I gone to Drayton aft cold &amp; rather snowy Robt down for a jack</p> <p>THURSDAY, 2 (336-29)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; working at the stable fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December FRIDAY, 3 (337-28) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie working at the stable &amp; choring rather fine day</p> <p>SATURDAY, 4 (338-27)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie working under the barn &amp; down to Drayton at night sleeting &amp; rain</p> <p>SUNDAY, 5 (339-26)</p> <p>Children &amp; I down home for a while rather fine aft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December MONDAY, 6 (340-25) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring round all day. Charlie at Isaac Hilborns threshing all day Carrie came to sew at noon good sleighing</p> <p>TUESDAY, 7 (341-24)</p> <p>Charlie at Hilborns &amp; Mc Ewings threshing all day Robt choring &amp; down to Drayton with chop Called for it at night Carrie went home at night Robt &amp; I took her home</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 8 (342-23)</p> <p>Robt choring round &amp; getting ready to thresh Charlie at McEwings all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December THURSDAY, 9 (343-22) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie at McEwings threshing fore Machine around here &amp; started to thresh aft fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 10 (344-21)</p> <p>Threshing all day till four oclock. then took machine home to Fishers. drizzling dirty day.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 11 (345-20)</p> <p>Robt up at Richds all day helping take out turnips Charlie &amp; the team up aft. Down to Drayton at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December SUNDAY, 12 (346-19) 1897</p> <p>Children &amp; I down home for a while aft Terrible dull dark day snow all gone roads soft</p> <p>MONDAY, 13 (347-18)</p> <p>Robt over to Craigs &amp; round to S Cemetry to fix Orton's grave. home &amp; over to Hodges. fore. Aft went out to plough Charlie &amp; Brock went to Coopers for our bags</p> <p>TUESDAY, 14 (348-17)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring fore Robt gone to Drayton with chop. very misty &amp; dull.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December WEDNESDAY, 15 (349-16) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring fore. Working at the stable aft. colder</p> <p>THURSDAY, 16 (350-15)</p> <p>Robt gone round for Carrie &amp; round home by Drayton fore. Charlie &amp; Robt working at stable aft rather colder</p> <p>FRIDAY, 17 (351-14)</p> <p>Soft snow falling all day Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; working at stables. Robt took Carrie home &amp; went round by Drayton at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December SATURDAY, 18 (352-13) 1897</p> <p>Charlie choring Robt down to Drayton fore. Aft Both up at Richds threshing rather cold &amp; stormy Robt up to pay taxes at night</p> <p>SUNDAY, 19 (353-12)</p> <p>Rather fine day Asc North here. Children went down home for a while</p> <p>MONDAY, 20 (354-11)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; farming up oats Robt took hem to Drayton aft rather fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December TUESDAY, 21 (355-10) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; farming up oats Robt took them down aft.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 22 (356-9)</p> <p>Killing Geese Mrs Burows &amp; Ma helping &amp; Robt took them to Add Flaths. Charlie choring Robt. down to Drayton at night with a load of oats</p> <p>THURSDAY, 23 (357-8)</p> <p>Robt at Richds threshing all day frightful stormy day Charlie choring</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December FRIDAY, 24 (358-7) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie at Ricg fore North came to put our storms doors &amp; windows Robt helping him aft Charley gone on a holliday Robt gone down to Meet Willie train 2 1/2 hrs late cold night</p> <p>SATURDAY, 25 (359-6)</p> <p>Robt choring. thomas Willie here for an hour or so then started down East at noon. Sam brought Jim from Guelph Jim took Willie down to train sleighing very good. rather fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 26 (360-5) {the brackets done over in ink}</p> <p>Robt choring Children &amp; I down home for dinner Jim home mild fore. stormy aft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December MONDAY, 27 (361-4) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore farming up oats &amp; took them to Drayton aft. Jim went back home Ma &amp; I went up to see Mrs Huston &amp; called to see Aunty Gass. very fine</p> <p>TUESDAY, 28 (363-3)</p> <p>Robt choring fore Sam over &amp; helped Da fan up his oats &amp; took them away Da helping fan oats Robt took them to Drayton Frank Page called for his feathers Sold him $4.00 feathers</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 29 (363-2) Robt choring around all day. Emma Bishop Married started to snow at noon rather stormy aft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December THURSDAY, 30 (364-1) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore. snowing Da helping fan up oats Ma here helping Me aft Mrs Boothes here aft Soft snow falling Da took Girls over to Sams for all day &amp; went for them</p> <p>FRIDAY, 31 (365)</p> <p>Robt done some chores &amp; loaded five pigs &amp; took them to Drayton home &amp; finishes chores &amp; took load of oats to Drayton Isaac Hilborn here at night Willie arrived from the East with Aunty. cold</p> </div> transcribed