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James Bowman (1863 - 1944)
1895 Diary
Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers
{The book is a ledger and there are 3 columns on the left side of page with a record of money spent
and received. Only the diary part has been transcribed, not the numbers in the columns as most of
the transactions are listed in the body of the diary.}
{The following abbreviations are used throughout the diary - p. paid; np. not paid; SS. Sunday
School; recd. received; bgt. bought; C. Charlie; M. Mina; E. Elmira; Pr. Paris; Aunt M. Aunt Maggie;
T. thunder; W. Willie; F. Father; bu. bushel; C. oil. Coal oil; col. collection}
Monday Dec 31 1894
fine Father putting handle in axe and chopping in swamp, I trimmed lambs chored generally
cleaned up a grist of wheat, 6 bags Paid Mina 10¢/
Tuesday Jan 1st 1895
choring around barn all day Father & Charlie in swamp cutting wood
Wensday 2nd
went to town in morning Took a grist to presents mill 815 lbs recd 514 lbs Flour 272 mids bag Bran,
bought coat for Mina, $7.00 Mina's Shoes Mended, 10¢, Hardware, 55¢, stove mended, 25¢ Mr
Wakefield paid for bal on cow & lamb $7.15 I I paid my account 2.85 came home and got a hand to
go to Aitcheson's Thrashing
Thursday 3rd
fine Dull Father and I cutting wood all day Mr Morrel at Aitchesons thrashing all day for me
Friday 4th
fine & Cold butched a lamb in morning Father chopping wood all day & I part of the time.
Saturday 5th
West wind Stormy Took lamb to town sold 1 gr to Mr Gokey recd $1.00 bal 20 ¼ to Mr Saunders
$1.89 n/p ¼ to Mr Swayze $1.22 ¼ to Mr Barker $1.68 P skin 70¢ eggs. & chicken 67¢/ bgt gro
$1.00 pants for Father and I $2.55 Cap for myself 45 overshoes $1.45 yarn 12 25 Father &
Charlie cutting wood
�Sunday 6th Jan 1895
Mary, Father & Charlie went to church he Mina, C & I went to Sunday School
Kyma 2nd bull calf
Monday 7th
fine Election Day. I voted for Amos. Laidlaw and Whitlaw the reeve and deputy are in by aclimation
Mary & I went to Miss Websters funeral in afternoon our Imp Dorset H. ewe lambed today ram lamb
Tuesday 8th
cold F. working at wood all day I did not do much as I was not very well, had a bad cold
Wensday 9th
fine Father & I working at wood all day
Thursday 10th
Dull Did very little work as I have not improved much Father cutting wood
Friday 11th
Dull did chores killed a lamb & read. Father chopping wood
Saturday Jan 12th
fine Father and Charlie hauling wood I went to Town sold butter & eggs $1.32, L Skin 55, 14 lbs
to Shoddy man @ $-1.10 13½ lbs to pearson @ 8.108 15 lbs to Dawson @ 7½ Charity 1.12 15
lbs to Powel a) 8 $1.20¢/ Copy & pw for M & 15¢ writing paper & stamp for Mina, 10¢/ hardware,
15¢/, drugs, 15¢/, Leather, 25, Soes M 20 dry goods $2.14 paid Morel for thrashing @ Aitchesons
{Next two pages duplicates of above}
Sunday Jan 13th 1895
Stormy Father and Mina went to church rest of us stayed home all day
Monday 14th
cold I stayed in house all day and fixed shoes & bound L Stock Journal & Advocate
�Tuesday 15th
fine went to Town with Cutter to get fixed & bgt sugar $1.92 paid for ducks 1.25 Hauled wood in
afternoon
Wensday 16th
fine Father and I hauling wood all day and doing chores
Thursday 14th
fine Father & I hauling wood and doing chores R. Spears had a cow to bull, $1.00 n/p
Friday 18th
Dull & Stormy killing six lambs and 7 chickens Mina at home sick
Saturday 19th
fine Took lambs to town. sold 1/2 qur Mr James, 30. 2.40 1/4 Mr Moore. 22 1/2 @ 920.3¢ np
1/4 to Mrs Reed 13 95¢/7½, sold chickens roost at 14½ 1.95/.10 rooster 50¢ 6 skins @ $4.80/80,
69" lamb to J.H.B.L 34" Mr Tucker @ $2.72/8 P 19' Higgin bottom @ $1.71/9 1/2 15" M 15" Mr
Craig $1.35/9, 19¼" Mr Baskin @ $1.73/.9 16" to pearson @ 1.26/8 35" to Penfold (@ 2.80/8
paid for fixing cutter, 5.28) 19" to Mr Metcalf @ $1.52/8 to go on harness which is to be $9.00
Foster 18¾ @ 1.59/9 to go on account 16" to Paffner, @ 1.28/8, 15½ to Barker @ $1.24/8 11"
Mr Jinkison @ 7½ 80¢
Sunday January 20th 1895
went to church in morning Father, Mina & I heard the Congregational Minister on Paul, Cephas &
Appolus showing that all Christians are working to the same great end
Monday 21st
Soft Took a grist of chop to Mill & made track across fields for Children to go to school chopping
50¢
�Tuesday 22nd
Stormy Choring and fixing things up in general around
Wensday 23rd
stormy killed two lambs and took them and did the chores
Thursday 24th
took lambs in and sold them Algie 1/4, 11 1/4 " @ 7 1/2 = 84¢ np Savage 22" @ 9 $1.98 np
McAllister $1.98 cross 97¢ Metcaff 16" @ $1.28/8 Williamson 12¾ @ $1.15/9
Friday 26th
Dull went to town in morning & took train for Mt Forest, Ticket $2.75 Shall Strap 15¢ p Arrived
home about five P.M. be found all well looked around stock Took a boy up for Will
Sat 26th
Stormy lookeked around stock and had a talk about the business
Sunday 27th
Stormy Stayed at home all day Richard is getting along nicely and they like him. Nettie Calved a
bull calf
January 1895
Monday 28th
Storm Cold worked around with the boys in afternoon we had quite a talk and arranged that Tom
Take Father's stock and go on Brookside farm & Use Holm Hill barn and the present Agreement is
extended for three two years if Will makes things satisfactory
Tuesday 29th
fine started for home this morning about six thirty, A.M. arrived home at $ 11:30 found all right
�Wensday 30th
fine went to town with 6 lambs and one sheep sol weight 1000" @ $4.30 per 100" $1.00 back recd
42.00 bgt Harness $12.00 bgt salt 35¢ paid on Groceries 15¢ Eggs. 50. on groceries
Blacksmithing. $1.20 yarn $1.70
Thursday 31st
fine & Cold went to town for a load of manure in morning bgt Drugs 33¢ np. paid Mr White
$33.00 taking off $2.50 for H Metcaff's board
Friday 1st Feb 1895
choring in morning & hauling wood in afternoon Father Chopping all day
Friday 1st Feb 1895
Father Chopping wood all day I cleaning harness
Sat 2nd
fine & cold choring in morning and hauling wood in afternoon Father Chopping all day
Sunday 3rd Feb 1895
fine & Cold we all stayed at home all day and read a little Mary Father Mina & I went to church C
& M to S.S.
Monday 4th
stayed in all day Father chopping
Tuesday 5th
I stayed in all day Father & Mary doing chores Father chopping
Wensday 6th
very cold stormy weather Father Finished Chopping, I stayed in all day
�Thursday 7th
I am still in the house but getting better we all stayed in except at Chore time
Friday 8th
I am still improving weather very severe
Saturday 9th
Stormy & cold Mina went to town for Mail bgt gro 35, sundries 14¢ {L} Books set for Mina, 46
We cut a little wood in cellar & did the chores
Sunday 10th
Cold we all stayed at home all day,
Monday 11th
fine I wento to town got bolster in sleigh and cutter tongue fixed $1.50 sol sold butter, 8" @
$1.12/14 sold skins $1.80 Eggs 2 7/12 52¢ other postage .04 bgt gro 37¢ Hardware 50¢ Slate for
C 15, stamps for M 02 dinner 15¢ {illegible} paper with Editor
Wuensday Feb 123th 1895
fine this is Wensdays work Finished hauling up wood in morning and Hauled rails from around pit
and and hauled in two loads of mangels.
Tuesday 12th
fine Hauling up wood all day I did very little as I am not strong yet.
WeThursday 14
fine Father & I hauling in Mangels all day five loads
Friday 15th
very fine Father & I hauling turnips from pit all day & working in root house.
�Saturday 16th
fine Father and Charlie took a Grist fo of Chop to Mill, 11 bags 7 oats 3 wheat 1 peas paid for
Chopping 55¢. I went to Town sold butter & eggs. $1.26 recd 5.00 from H Leadley for meat.
bgt groceries & provisions $5.88 all pd but 46¢ Hardware 1¢ Stamp 02. shoe fixed for M 05
Sunday 14th
fine Father Charlie and I went to Church heard D Henderson on (nevertheless I have somewhat
against thee because thou hast lost thy first love) It was a strong exhortation col for missionary. 1.00
subscribed, Mina & C went to S.S. Put Kyma 2nd to Lord Aberdeen 3rd
Monday Feb 18th 1895
Dull Father & I hauling Turnips into root house. six loads
Tuesday 19th
fine Went to Town in morning recd $10.13 from Aunt Jane bgt spring for organ 10¢ went to
Mercury Office and saw about mistake that was made Laces, 25¢ bgt paint 10¢ retd grd flax to
Davey, Chored in Afternoon Whittackers were over in evening
Wensday 20th
fine Mary & I went up to Jims in morning took a look around stock and did arranged for Jim to
come & cut next week
Thursday 21st
Stormy Father and I choring around barn
Friday 22nd
stormy Father and I cleaning up oats
�Saturday 23rd
fine Mar We all went to town except Father bgt suit for Charlie 6.50 pictures 2.00 Butter 75¢
Eggs 96¢ bgt gro $1.71 Hard sold Turnips to Shultz @ 9¢ and if more to get the rise Kettle fixed
30¢
Sunday 24th
fine All but Mina went to Church Heard Rev Stafford preach M & C went to SS
Monday 25th Feb 1895
fair Hauled in two loads of carrots in morning took a load of Turnips to Shultz in afternoon
Tuesday 26th
fine Hauled a load of Turnips & chored the rest of time stamp for Mina's story 12¢
Wensday 27th
fine Helped Mr Whittaker to move in morning Hauled load of Turnips in afternoon Traded a cow I
got from Mr Aitcheson with Mr Baley for a T.B. Durham
Thursday 28th
Dull Hauled a load of Turnips to Shultz, Chored in afternoon
Friday 1st Mch 1895
At home all day cleaning up oats, we all went over to Aitcheson's except Father, spent a pleasant
evening paid Mr Aitcheson 43¢ bal on cow.
Saturday 2nd
fine Father and Charlie cleaning wheat in morning I went to town sold eggs, $1.29 price per doz.
20¢ took a load of turnips in afternoon 42.00-11.90 stamps for Mina 03
�Sunday 3rd
fine All went to church but Mary and Andrew, Heard a young man from Brantford preach very well
on what is sweeter than honey and Stronger than a Lion all but Father and Andrew went to SS
Monday Mch 4th 1895
stormy & cold Chored in forenoon and took {Gleen} to bull in afternoon paid Mr Cowan $1.00 for
service fee for last year
Tuesday 5th
fine took a Grist to mill and 12 bags 60¢ Jim was here cutting straw in afternoon, Doll Baley here
also
Wensday 6th
fine Jim was here cutting Hay straw & sawing wood. Had W Baley & R Shoetreed helping
Thursday 7th
fine finished sawing wood and hauled a load of Turnips
Friday 8th
stormy Took a load of Turnips to Shultz @ recd $31.29 Tom {Cameat} tonight brought the colt,
and and came for oats
Saturday 9th
cold wet Choring till afternoon went to see Lytle Wilkinson he has been in Jail ten days was
sorry to see him in trouble
Sunday 10th
fine Mary Father & I went to Church heard D Henderson, preach all but Mina C. & I went to SS
�Monday
Hauled two loads manure sold Eggs 55, bgt Gro 55
March 1895
Tuesday 12th
fine Hauled two loads of manure from Davey's,
Wensday 13th
fine Hauled two loads of manure from flax mill, paid Taylor for flax $6.36 also 63¢ for m flax paid
Reed for doctoring Douglas $1.00
Thursday 14th
fine cold went to McKenzies baby's funeral Mr & Mrs Wilkinson were at here Just as we came
home, went to Wrights in afternoon looked around stock and then went over to Laidlaw's had
quite a chat with Mr Wilkinson
Friday 15th
fine Took Mr & Mrs Wilkinson to sto Town in morning did nos business, split wood till 4 P.M. &
then chored a while then took Nettie 2nd to Wrights bull
Saturday 16th
fine Father & I splitting wood all day
Sunday 17th
fine All of us went to church except Mary. Heard a stranger preach it on (what hast thou in the
house) The widows cruse of oil
Monday 18th
fine Father & I splitting wood all day
�Tuesday 19th
fine splitting wood in morning went to town after dinner paid for oil stove $7.00 recd $1.00 from
Aunt Jane recd $1.13 for Eggs Gro 22
Wensday March 20th 1895
fine Father & I working at wood all day.
Thursday 21st
Went to town Expenses 60¢ Tried to sell team went to Stones sale.
Friday 22nd
went to town with team sold Eggs 2 1/2 doz Eggs 32¢ Groceries 30 hardware 18¢ stamps for
Mina 05¢
Saturday 23rd
Took a grist of chop to mill 11 bags. 55. Chored the rest of the day
Sunday 24th
first shower fine & warm Father went to Church, Mina C & I went to SS
Monday 25th
fine Choring in morning went to town in afternoon, bgt shoes & rubbers for Mina & Charlie $1.80
Underclothes for Father $1.25 rubbers for Mary 30¢
Tuesday 26th
stormy Chored in morning took rock to Town in afternoon sold him to G.B. Morris for $65.00
recd $60.00
�Wensday 27th
Dull Chored in morning went to town after dinner sold Ram & Ewe & lamb to Hales for $18.50
recd 2.00 bgt drugs 30¢
Thursday March 28th 1895
Took Andrew to town in morning sold Eggs. 90¢ bgt Gro 90 Drugs $1.60¢ dry goods 10¢ stamps
for Mina 02 for myself 10 recd $5.00 from Mr Morris bal for on Horse A Hales came for sheep, paid
me $16.50 and two dollars before Geo North had a cow to bull,
Friday 29th
fine Choring and making Stanchion for ewe & hauling carrots in afternoon one load, Baley's had
two cows to bull
Saturday 30th
fine E wind Took Father to Station sold Ticket $1.65 sold calf to Hales for $13.00 recd $1.00 bgt
Shoes for Mina & Charlie $2.50 meat, 63¢ Drugs 13¢
Sunday 31st
fine Mary & I went to church heard Dr Henderson preach on Neamaihi {Nehemiah} building again
the walls of Jerusalem, showing that it was the duty of all to take part Went to SS heard Rev,
Smith review the March lessons
Monday 1st April
wet Choring in morning went to town in afternoon, bgt oil Cake, 100" $1.25 Gro 30¢ sold Eggs,
70 Willie Walker came out with me we spent a pleasant evening
Tuesday April 2nd 1895
fine Chored in morning took W R. Walker to station in afternoon, took a grist to Mill, 4 bags recd
3.80" Flour and 200" feed, paid for gristing $1.00 needles 05¢
�Thursday Wensday 4th
fine Took Mysie 2nd to Model Farm Bull, Lord Aberdeen 2nd bgt 4 bu Siberian Oats @ 2.00/50
Wensday 3rd Thursday 4th
did chores and little else as I have a bilious headache & sick stomach.
Friday 5th
fine I am thirty two years old today how time is flying went to town sold eggs 73¢ bgt groceries
33 recd $5.00 from Donald McMillan for five bags potatoes, Aunt Jane paid her note $50.20 sent
$5.00 to Miss Tesky as a wedding present, bgt. pens Ink and copy for Charlie, 13¢
Saturday 6th
Dull Charlie & I choring all day,
Sunday 7th
wet Charlie & I went to church heard Rev Harris preach on (Revive us again)
Monday 8th
Dull & wet Took peas to Jim's to change for seed, Mr R Jackson of Peel came along this evening
Tuesday 9th April 1895
Choring in morning went to Geo Porter's funeral in afternoon went in to post office got orders for
some potatoes
Wensday 10th
fine Chored in morning went to town with six bags potatoes after dinner sent 5 to D McMillan
Shakespere, 1 bag to A.B. McLean Smiths Falls recd orders for six more bags
�Thursday 11th
fine Went to mill with grist in morning were 10 bags, 50 np, chored in afternoon Will was married
today, to Miss Adda Tesky.
Friday 12th
Dull Went to town this morning to meet Will & his Bride met them at the Jun Diamond, had quite
a chat, went to P.O. got some more orders for potatoes about 22 bags recd bgt bags $1.75
Came home and filled up potatoes
Saturday 13th
Dull Took a load of potatoes to town in morning recd an order for another bag from Fergus, bgt
bags $1.25 Blacksmithing 90¢ stamps for Mr G. 11¢
Sunday 14th
fine Mina & I went to Church Town in the morning heard Dr Henderson preach we all went to
Sunday School
Monday Apr 15th 1895
Dull plowing all day on ridge Mary went to town to meet Will & his Bride but they did not come,
got orders for eighteen bags of potatoes recd fifteen Dollars in P.O. Orders also recd a letter from
Tom
Tuesday 16th
Dull Took a load of potatoes to town shipped, 20 bags to T Mitchell New Hamburg, np 10 bags to
J Curry New Market, 3 bags to Basil H Rowe Orillia, 3 bags to G Carter son & co St Marys np 1 to
J Hunter Elora, 2 to, Wm Johnston Campbellford bgt bran 6.75 bags $1.00 Oilcake 1.25 salt 40¢
plowed a while in afternoon
Wensday 17th
Cultivating most of day back of Elmira road
�Thursday 18
Finished cultivating and sowed part of the patch
Friday 19th
fine Finished sowing about 7 acres went to porters sale bgt saddle $1.15 Clevises 20¢ Truck
05, kettle $1.20 neck yoke neckyoke 65, fly nets, 1.25 cultivated about five acres
Saturday 20th
fine Sowed about 6 1/2 acres and cultivated about two also Harrowed it three times
Sunday Apr 21st 1895
Mary and Charlie went to Church, C Mina & I went to SS the lesson was very good
Monday 22nd
fine & cool Finished cultivating sowing & harrowing back of Elmira road and started to cultivate
Turnip ground
Tuesday 23rd
fine & cool Cultivating all day till 4 PM then started to sow Siberian oats Mary went to Jim's for 10
bags potatoes he takes them to the station at 75¢ per bag I find bags
Wensday 24th
fine sowed 4 bu siberian and about 8 bu of Joanette on Turnip & potatoes ground & harrowed it
over once
Thursday 25th
fine & warm Took 22 bags empire state potatoes to station, shipped them also 10 bags, Rural
New Yorker to bgt 20 bags Empire State from G. J. Thorp @ 80¢ per bag pd 3.00 on them recd
$7.00 for potatoes, from different parties
�Friday 26th
fine plowing sod all day on ridge Charlie & Henry Choring
Saturday 27th
fine Finished plowing ridge finished picking stones on meadow, leveled the place where pit was
went for Grist 8 bags 40 paid for last 50 - 90 recd $1.00 for potatoes
Sunday 28th April 1895
fine Mary C & I went to church heard Dr Briggs preach the anniversary sermons He showed
very clear that God, works through human agencies it was quite a treat
Monday 29th
fine sowed oats on rape land and, peas on ridge
Tuesday 30th
fine Took 8 bags of potatoes to ship to four parties, recd $10.00 from T. Mitchell New Hamburg
sold a load of Hay to G.B. Morris post cards, 02 sold Butter $1.40 bgt Gro 85 shoes, 90, Hat for
Charlie 10¢ socks & mits for C Harrowed ridge,
Wensday May 1st 1895
Went to town with load of hay 2690'' @ $10.50 per ton 142
bgt 13 lb Sugar Cane seed, 1.00 Mangel
& Carrot 85¢ Flax $1.00 paid 100 bal 35, Oranges 15¢ stamp for Mina 3¢ & P.O. Order for Jean's
fare $1.75 sol
Thursday 2nd
fine Had Walter Russel rolling 40 np I plowed Mangel, & Carrot ground have Slaters roller pd
$1.00 for use of it
�Friday 3rd
fine a shower raised a few drill for mangels in morning went to town after dinner recd $7.00 for
potatoes paid rent to Mr Simpson $200.00 paid F.W. Hudson $1.00 for fee of Membership in Sheep
breeders association bgt bags $1.20
Saturday May 4th 1895
fine Went to Town in morning sold butter, 78¢ bgt Hat for Mary $4.00 Dress goods for Mina
$2.88, recd dress good for Mary 93¢ recd $3.00 for potatoes Lima 15¢ Onions & seeds ect, 40¢
Sunday 5th
fine Mina and I went to Church heard A Sermon on Love by Rev Hinks of Owen Sound we all
went to SS
Monday 6th
fine I, took colt up to Kerby's to pasture, and took home Turnip sower to Shortreeds, I have to pay
$1.25 per month, for colt's pasture in afternoon I rolled part of the flat near W.E. road
Tuesday 7th
Shower Finished rolling flat and cultivated corn ground Kyma of Tweadhill had heifer calf
Wensday 8th
fine shipped 8 bags potatoes bgt twine & tags 15¢ stamps 05, got w two loads of manure from
Davy's
Thursday 9th
went to town in morning shipped 3 bags potatoes brought home a load of manure sowed sugar
cane in evening
{Pages 177 & 178 partially covered at bottom by a separate paper noting the following: Mr Bailey's
1ct load with measurements of long, high, wide, lb. 2nd (measurements) J Bowman's load
(measurements) These pages are as follows without the covering.
�Friday 10th May 1895
went to Town in morning shipped five bags potatoes brought home a load of manure, clipped four
sheep, washed dorset 2½" 2¾m staple washed shrop 5½ lbs unwashed shrop 7 lbs
Saturday 11th
Dull & cool Had two heavy showers Mary & I went to town. Mary got her teeth put in, paid for
them fifteen dollars, and meat account $1.59 = $16.59 bgt the 20 bags E State potatoes from
Thorp. paid him $13.00, Shipped a bag to A A Gage, Brampton recd $1.00 from him, bgt two bags
Burpees extra early for {19} $1.50 np bgt 1/2 bush seed corn
Sunday 12th
Mary and I went to Church Dr Henderson preached It was Sacrament Sunday Mina C &
I Monday went to S.S. Andrew came this afternoon
Monday 13th
cool Hauling manure most of the day had Mr Barker's boy helping me 60
Tuesday 14th
Dull & drizzly Hauling manure all day had John Barker helping me @ .75¢ sold a load of hay to
Baleys 2913 the other load weighed 2880
Wensday May 15th 1895
fine John Barker & I Hauling manure all day about twenty five loads J's wages 75
Thursday 16th
fine & cool Hauling manure all day about twenty four loads, got a letter stating that Joe Tesky
was dead, also recd some orders for potatoes
�Friday 17th
fine & cool Finished hauling manure then John spread till noon & I plowed, John plowed in
Afternoon I clipped sheep, I finished Mary went to town, bgt shere 40¢ paid John for helping me
$3.50
Saturday 18th
Dull & wet plowed in morning back of Elmira road, chored in afternoon, bgt 5 bags potatoes from
Hewer, 3.00 to be shipped to St. Marys and peterboro
Sunday 19th
fine & cool All but I went to Church and all went to S.S.
Monday 20th
fine & cool Had Wal Dawsons man helping me Spread dung e.c.t. 75¢
Tuesday 21st
we finished spreading and start almost finished plowing in recd $2.00 from Thos Guy Oshawa
Wensday 22nd May 1895
finished plowing and Harrowing in manure took a grist to mill 9 bags 45
Thursday 23rd
went to town with wool, sold it for 18½ for washed & 11½ for unwashed had 46" washed & 13
unwashed underclothes for Mina $1.25 mits & socks for Charlie 50¢ paid freight on potatoes to
Dobbington 38 paid W. Dawson for Man's help $1.50 buns 05 wheel for democrat 30
Friday 24th
fine planting and cutting potatoes all day.
�Saturday 25th
fine planting potatoes went to town in evening, bgt Gro 45¢ Stationary for Charlie 05
Sunday 26th
fine Mary & Charlie went to Church we all went to S.S.
Monday 27th
Fine & Cool We Finished planting potatoes in back field
Tuesday 28th
fine & warm Sowed ashes bgt board at mill 16¢ Harrowed. Mary sold butter 7" @ .77/11 bgt gro
45 recd cash
Wensday 29th
Hot working on at Statute labor all day, had Geo. Barker helping me
Thursday 30th
working on Road till 3 PM then started to haul rails planted a few potatoes had Geo Barker helping
paid him 1.00
Friday May 31st 1895
Fixed fence and picked stones till noon went to town after dinner, sold cow to Wakefield for $43.00
paid my account $1.45 bgt meat 15¢ Bran 65, Flax 75¢ recd $2.00 from express co
Saturday June 1st 1895
warm fixing fence along ridge went into town in evening to see Mr Jackson he came out and
looked at farm Buildings ect.
Sunday 2nd
fine May, Mina & Charlie went to Church heard we all went to S.S.
�Monday 3rd
fine I started to Mt Forest about five A.M. arrived at home about 1P.M. had a pleasant trip got
horse shod on the way 20¢ Tuesday 4th fine Took a look around the stock and, Farms had chat
with each of the friends, then went to Will's for the evening
Tuesday 4th
fine went to fish in morning along old creek it was rather poor fishing and I caught nothing worth
while speaking of, then went over and had a talk with Tom, had dinner at Wills & mother & I left for
Guelph. saw Mrs Spears
Wensday June 5th 1895
got up rather late looked around stock wrote to Andrew, went to town paid Insurance
assessment deposited check for cow 42.00 Went to Mr Jackson's did no business, Took a look
at Mr McDougall's polled Angus Cattle
Thursday 6th
fine & cool Fixing fence all day on N. East side of ridge
Friday 7th
fine Harrowed potatoes and corn in morning and spudded thistles the rest of the day Mr S. was
here today we had a talk about the farm, he wants $1000 down and bal in four six years, in yearly
payments
Saturday 8th
fine C. W. & I spudded thistles most of the day.
Sunday 9th
fine Mina, mother & I went to church Heard Rev Eby on the new Creature & also in evening,
Mina. C. & I went to S.S.
�Monday 10th
fine took the Dorset Ram back to the Farm, Plowed after I got back, went to lecture in evening
25¢
Tuesday 11th
fine took a load of hay to Town 2085" at 10. $10.42 & plowed in afternoon
June 1895
Wensday the 12th
fine took a load of hay to town sold it at $10 22.34 lbs at $11.17¢ plowed in afternoon
Thursday 13th
fine Took a load of hay to Town sold @ $10 = 19.75 lbs a $9.84 bgt plaster & paris green 1.00
Gro 37 bag of potatoes 40¢ whip 75 got 70 ft of Lumber at Stuarts in return for some I left there
Had three mares to Douglas Shortreeds one tried and two served of Dawsons, at $6 each insured in
foal, Jas Simpson left bags for what peas I have to spare he paid me $15.00
Friday 14th
fine Mary and mother started to Jennies about 6 A.M. I plowed Turnip land most of the day
Saturday 15th
fine Took a load of chop to Mill Jim's peas weighed 1708 lbs 17.08 bu 28.28 17.27 ordered two
silver ornaments with inscription for, Charlie & W Dobbie paid for shopping and bran $1.82 Recd
5.00 from Mr McDougall for Bull service
Sunday 16
Mother & Mary were in Cheltenham and none of us went to church M. C & I went to S.S.
�Monday 17th
fine sold calf to L. Bruder for ten Dollar np went to hunt stray sheep in morning and plowed rest of
the day Mr Simpson, came today also Mother & Mary
Tuesday 18th
plowing most of the day Finished plowing & harrowing Turnip ground
Wensday 19th
Raising drills & sowing Turnip
Thursday 20th
hoeing mangels all day
Friday 21st
fine hoeing mangels all day finished
Saturday 22nd
fine hoeing carrots all day C helping part of the time, Mother went to Hamilton Ticket $2.40
money for spending 1.00 Mr Baley got 7 1/2 lbs sugar seed cane 58¢ @
Sunday 23rd
fine Mina & I went to church Mina C & I to S.S.
Monday 24th
had a shower choring in morning had Alf Morell in afternoon helping me to hoe mangels & corn
Tuesday 25th
Finished hoeing & scuffling mangels, & started at carrots went to town for Dr for Mr Simpson bgt
Gro 64¢ meat 25
�Wensday 26th June 1895
fine Finished carrots also sowed corn bal of Turnips and picked some potatoe bugs, had a
shower this evening wrote to Live Stock Journal paid A Morrel $1.25
Thursday 27th
fine Mary took M & C to school to try Entrance, paid their fees 2.00 yeast cake 05
Friday 28th
shower fine Mary took M & C to school bgt spools 05, Stamp 3¢ veal shanks 20¢ had Mr
Whittaker 1/2 day
Saturday 29th
fine Mary took M & C to school bgt bread & syrup 27¢ paid Mr Whittaker 75¢ Dresses for Mina
$3.23 Finished plowing for rape and did some choring
Sunday 30th
fine Mina. C. & I went to Church heard Mr Chalmers of Toronto on the Spirit of God Dwelling in
us, we also went to S.S.
Monday July 1st 1895
Mowed about an acre next west end road hoed potatoes & harrowed rape ground put up hay
recd 135.00 from Mr German
Tuesday 2nd
fine sowed rape mowed about four three acres behind barn on flat groceries 2.73 went to town
bgt rope $1.70 oil 45 humbug 10. recd 25¢ from Mr {B} bgt porter 15¢ sold Butter 34 lb @ 13
Wensday July 3rd 1895
Fixing hay fork in morning Charlie, hoeing potatoes, Hauled 2 loads hay in afternoon took home
roller recd 10.00 from Mr Baley
�Thursday 4th
fine scuff Cut hay in morning & Hauled three loads & kiled up what I cut in afternoon
Friday 5th
fine scuffled potatoes and then got ready & went to picnic we had a real good time Expenses
today Flax & groceries 95 meat 15
Saturday 6th
fine hauled cut hay in morning & hauled four loads in afternoon & put up what we cut. Mother
Came back from Hamilton Bugy fixed 25¢ meat 23¢ postage for Mina 03
Sunday 7th
fine Hot Mary C & I went to Church heard Dr Henderson Mina C & I went to S.S.
Monday 8th
Dull Showery Hauled in fo two loads hay in morning, then worked at potatoes scuffling ect ground
knives ect.
Tuesday 9th
fine cutting hay and scuffling & hoeing roots, Frost at night
Wensday 10th
fine Mr Simpson Died this morning about 7:15 A.M. with apoplexy we did nothing except put up
some hay in afternoon
July Thursday 11th
fine I went to town in morning got mower knives fixed 30¢ horse shod 25 meat 2.15 Groceries
.95 Bread ect 56¢ came home and chored the rest of the day Father & Mrs Knowles came today
�Friday 12th
wet boys hoed potatoes and rest of us got ready for the funeral, which took place about, 2:30 P.M.
He is now over with his Earthly Troubles he worked until within a Month of the end
Saturday 13th
Dull Mowed hay in the morning Boys, choring, hoeing potatoes ect., in afternoon we chored and
put up the hay that we cut
Sunday 14th
fine Father C & I went to Church Mary is not well Mina C & I went to SS
Monday 15
fine Hauled hay back of Elmira road 4 loads, mowed the rest of the day had a shower
Tuesday 16th
Dull Took Mary to Doctor in morning she has Bronkitis he gave her some medicine and d
general directions about care ect, mowed and put up hay Gro ect 1.39 mower knife 2.50
Wensday 17th
fine mowed in morning hauled 4 loads from back field & put up what we cut
Thursday July 18th 1895
fine Hauled nine loads and mowed and put up some hay in swamp had Walter Baley all day 1/2
day with tram and Walter russel in afteroon bgt crock for Mrs Knowles 13¢
Friday 19th
Dull Father & boys hoeing turnips and I mowed most of day had a shower in afternoon
�Saturday 20th
Changeable Chored a while in morning went to town with Father paid him $1.25 got chopping
& Bran $1.31 Groceries 1.95 Dry goods 1.25 Drugs 05, Bananas 20, Fish 35 laces 10¢ had W
Baley after tea
Sunday 21st
showery Dull went for medicine for Mary in morning and Mina C & I went to S.S. in Afternoon
Monday 22nd
fine Hauled in six loads hay in afternoon, off flat, had Walter Baley in afternoon paid him 25 50,
Tuesday 23rd
fine mowed a little in morning boys hoeing turnips
Wensday 24th
fine went to town in morning took Mary to Doctor, bgt Gro 17¢ Dry goods 75¢ Groceries, 33,
meat 45, Drugs 85¢ came home & hoed turnips
Thursday July 25th 1895
fine Choring and putting paris green on potatoes with spray pump
Friday 26th
fine went up to Knowle's place to look around it and see about buying or renting it, came home &
chored in afternoon
Saturday 27th
wet Fixing up Bull stall and things in general went to town in evening bgt hardware 25¢
Groceries 38 paper for Mina 05 paper for envelopes 23
�Sunday 28th
fine went to church in morning heard Dr Henderson on Mr H Leadley came out to dinner - went
to SS
Monday 29th
fine went to see Mr Darby about Knowle's place offered 6000 for it to pay 1/3 down bal on
Mortgage at 5%.
Tuesday 30th
fine heavy rain last night hoed turnips in morning went to town in afternoon bgt hardware 45
Dry Goods
Tuesday 31st pulling weeds {C} & scuffling turnips
Thursday 1st Aug 1895
put cows in put through the day that are preparing for the show went to town in morning bgt dress
for Mary $6.95¢ shoes 1.30 Hardware 50 deposited $2 for Charlie $2 for Henry & $3 for Mina
Friday 2nd Aug 1895
putting dip on cattle in morning & hauling up muck for bedding and Hauled load of Green feed in
afternoon.
Saturday 3rd
fine plowed where green feed was in morning and boys cutting wood, went to town in afternoon
bgt Flax 33" 75¢ np paid Thorp's account $1.20 shoe mended 10¢
Sunday 4th
fine Mina, C & I went to Church Took Sacrament. Dr Henderson preached.
Monday 5th
fine Choring all day getting barn & grainery ready for harvest and fixing things up in general
�Tuesday 6th
Dull Took Mrs Knowles to town rape seed 13¢ Groceries 25¢ dry goods 25¢ Took a look
around Sa{illegible} Wensday Farm
Wensday 7th
Dull M Baley started to cut Sowed rape, boys were scuffling & hoeing turnips
Thursday 8th
fine Mr Baley started to cut our oats today we also cut most of our peas & shocked up some oats
Friday 9th
Dull Went with Andrew for his Furniture and bgt basket 40¢ boys scuffling Turnips & choring
stamp for Mina
Saturday Aug 10th 1895
fine Finished pulling peas, also shocked most of the oats that were cut and chored a little also
finished scuffling Turnips Mary paid for dress making 5.00 stamp 03. Gloves for Mina 15¢
Sunday 11th
Dull Mary and I went to Church in the morning. Heard a young man preach he was very good,
Mina, C & I went to S.S. in afternoon
Monday 12th
fine Took Mary and Andrew to the train in the morning, Mary hat and waterproof $5.00 Ticket
$2.75 money she took with her bgt hardware 42¢ postage for M 6¢ postage for myself, 03, Bran
80¢
Tuesday 13th
fine Baleys finished cutting all but about 3/4 of an acre of our oats, this morning we finished
shocking it up and hauled in the peas, 4 loads
�Wensday 14th
fine Finished peas & hauled two loads of oats, went to town bgt Groceries, 50¢ got 100" of flour
to be returned again sent a P.O. order to J & J Hill being entry fees for our cattle, 5¢ for order
envelopes
August 1895
Thursday 15th
fine Hauled in four loads of oats, and did the chores
Friday 16th
fine went to town this morning to see M Sandilands about the farm he is going to do what he can
in my case hauled four loads of oats
Saturday 17th
shower & storm in evening Hauled three loads of oats 2 siberian, 1 banner went to town in
evening bgt meat had all shocks & some fences to set up after storm
Sunday 18th
cool Mina & I went to church heard the Pastor of Centinary Church Hamilton preach, it was very
good, M. C & I went to S.S.
Monday 19th
cool went to town with grist in morning 12 1/2 bags, 72¢ bgt Wheat Germ, 25" 56 tea, 27¢ other
Groceries 18¢ Baleys finished our cutting today
Tuesday 20th
Changeable Washing show cattle in morning, Hauled in two loads Joanette oats in the afternoon
and fixed cattle shuts in evening
�Wensday Aug 22nd
fine & cool After chores were done in the morning Andrew and I went up to Jim's to see about farm
I offered to let Jim have it at the four Thousand if they would throw off this year's rent, Jim did not
agree to it yet. A went up to see Th him in afternoon had a letter from Mary. She is improving in
health
Thursday 23rd
Andrew & I went to see about the Sanlan farm as Jim has decided to take this farm and I have sent
a proposal to Sanlan about the farm, and saw Mr McTaggart about the place, Chored in afternoon
Friday 24th
fine Finished hauling our oats, except the swamp patch went to town in afternoon bgt C oil 70.
Molasses 38¢ basket for Mina 25¢ stamp 06 06 washers 05 np
Saturday 25th
went to meet Mary in the in the morning, she arrived all safe, saw, Dr Herod about Mr Sanlan he
is coming up on Monday, boys choring all day
Sunday 25th Aug 1895
fine warm Mina & Charlie went to Church in the morning we all went to SS had a good lesson
Monday 26th
fine Mary & Andrew & I went to C Town to see about buying the Sanlan Farm we came to an
agreement and I signed it and paid down $100.00, we had dinner at Hotel, 75 horse. 10. selery,
15, watch fixed 25
Tue Tuesday 27th
fine sent man to Dawson's Thrashing, Andrew & I took a look around the Farm Then went into
town, bgt Groceries $1.25, stamps & P.C's 10 bananas 10¢
�Wensday 28th
fine Took two loads of hay to town, 1st $14.20 2nd $20.40 Fees 30¢ meat $1.40 pd 1.00 Jim
and Andrew came down to look around barn and stables, they have decided for us to burn
the woo green standing wood
Thursday 29th
fine Thrashing today. had. 11 men besides thrashers and myself 2 from Shortreed 1 Dawson 1
Slater 1 Russel
Aug 1895
Thursday 29th Contd
fine 1 McWilliams & Tram 1 Aitcheson 1 Baley & Tram, hired three Dawsons Barker's J at 1.00
boys at 75 each = 2.50 paid S Aitcheson $5.00 bal due $2.00 we have a very good yield of grain
I think about, 900 bu of oats and 60 bu of peas 20 loads of oats and 4 loads peas
Friday 30th
fine went to town in morning sold a load of hay delivered it in afternoon & sold another today's
@ 14.75 Tomorrow's 15.00
Saturday 31st
fine & cool Took a load of hay to J.M. Bond in morning 2800 lbs @ $15.00 per ton = 21.00 also
recd pay for yesterdays load took a load to Borsh in afternoon 2460 at $14.25 per T. = 17.00
Sunday 1st Sept
Mary and I went to church Mina. C. & I went to S.S.
Monday 2nd
fine chored most of the day went to town bgt rope 45¢
�Tuesday 3rd
fine Hauled two loads of hay to town, $21.24 & 19.90
Wensday Monday 4th
Took Two loads of hay to R Stewart $18.98¢ $22.34 Groceries .44. Tomatoes 40, stamps 9¢
Thursday 5th SEPT 1895
went to town in the morning Got hay pressed 1.00 recd $22.34 for a load of hay bgt molasses
and jar 63. feed boxes $2.80 np got Sallows to trim Bulls feet $2.00 np saw Mr. Saunders and
found that title is all right but we have to get a quit claim deed from Dominion bank, on account of
their mortgage, I have to call and see them in Toronto
Friday 6th
fine Took stock to Station and started for Toronto exhibition where we arrived about dark in
evening paid for car 9.00 to receive $1 rebate & Whitlaw the same.
Saturday 7th
fine Fixed up stock Stewart came with his from the N.W. also three head from Sarnia
Sunday 8th
Spend a quiet day not much tour on the grounds went to service in afternoon
Monday 9th
fine Washing cattle and preparing generally for the show ring
Tuesday 10th
fine Preparing for the ring but were put off until tomorrow
�Wensday 11th Sept 1895
Our cattle were judged today we recd 1st & medal for bull 1st for bull calf, 1st & 3rd for cow 1st
for 3 year old cow 2nd for heifer calf and 1st for herd in all $133.00 saw a number of old friends
Mr Blight, T. Walker, H McDougall, Jas McDougall Mrs Dulson.
Thursday 12th
fine Keeping stock in fair shape and looking around the grounds, Tom came Tonight Telegram
Friday 13th
fine Jennie, John & Bessie stayed with us all night, I have taken a cold, we shipped for Montreal
tonight
Saturday 14th
cold our car fare to Montreal is $37.13 & we are to receive $4.13 if we are under 22500 lbs of a
load I pay half stewart half $18.57 Travelling all day through poor looking country
Sunday 15th
fine & warm arrived at Mile End about 9 AM and got to grounds about noon things are not very
inviting
Monday 16
T & I washed the cattle and prepared generally for show ring.
Tuesday 17th
fine Tuesday we prepared for showing in morning were took into ring about 2 P.M. & repeated
Toronto victories also 1st on heifer calf
Wensday 18th
fine spent the day in taking care of Cattle and looking around Grounds ect went to the Doctor got
some medicine cost 1.00
�Thursday 19th
fine choring generally and tact taking as good care of myself as I could bed or
Friday 20th
warm work was about same as yesterday we are held longer than usual bed for 4 nights & 1
meal $1.25
Saturday 21st
very warm 1/2 car to Ottawa $5.50
We put stock on the train about noon and they stayed there till dark, we have been rather badly
used at Montreal
Sunday 22nd
hot We arrived in Ottawa about noon got stock settled on the grounds and hunted a boarding
place went to service in evening
Monday 23rd
warm We washed stock & got ready to show tomorrow
Tuesday 24th
fine we were preparing to show but were not called out
Wensday 25th
fine we were called out today about 3 P.M. and had some changes made, Mys'e 1st & Diploma
Kyma 2 II Bull calf took Diploma
Thursday 26th
fine chored and looked around a little went to parliament building went into Tower it was a
Grand sight
�Friday 27th
fine Chored & prepared to leave in evening which we did about 5 P.M. got loaded about dark
Saturday 28th
cool Spent the day on the road to home it was quite pleasant but we are now quite tired of Train
and show
Sunday 29th
cool Arrived home th ten oclock today feeling quite tough
Monday 30th
cool went to Town with Tom in morning took a look over the new farm, got our Truck at the
station and shipped Tom's calf to Mt Forest paid Tom $12.00 paid Mr Scroggin $9.00 5 that I
borowed & 4 that Mary got in goods ect while I was away bgt, Grapes ect 42¢ paid Rudd, for feed
pans $2.80 paid Lawrence, Goetz $1.00
Tuesday Oct 1st 95
I was sick all day, & stayed in bed, Lawrence Goetz finished plowing at new farm and I paid him
5.65 he recd 60¢ from Mary before
Wensday Oct 2nd 1895
fine Andrew Mary and I went to town to settle about the farm we could not make a final settlement
as the deed had not come back from Quebec so at present have to wait paid Mrs Johnston for
Lawrence's board $2.25 bal to pay yet $2.25 received the Registered pedigre of Hether Belle from
Dawes & Co Lachine
Thursday 3rd
fine Choring in morning putting lambs on rape fixing fence fixing calf to prevent sucking
cutting corn in afternoon
�Friday 4th
fine went to town with grist paid for 100" of flour I got before & got, 63" of flour & 93" of bran &
shorts, paid Sallows for paring Bulls feet $2.00, paid Wakefields bill 4.00 Extra meat stamp for
Mina, 03, saw Saunders about deed but it has not come yet recd agreement & copy of mortgage
had Mr Neish helping this afternoon 40¢
Saturday 5th
fine Had three McRae boys helping to pick potatoes have to pay them, 65¢ Henry Leadley was
here also, we got on fairly well paid Henry $1.00
Sunday 6th
fine Mary. C. & I went to church heard Dr Henderson preach Mina. C. & I went to SS
Monday 7th
Dull & damp went to town in morning to see about help to take up potatoes, got Henry & Willie
Sadrocendke @ 30¢ each per day on fine days. nothing on west sent $5.00 To Harvey Illinois to
register two calves Bowman's no 1 and Bonnie Lad {illegible crossed out} express 05. stamps 08
bgt Shoes for Mina and C $2.45 postage for Mina 05, socks for C 70. Books for C 15, for Mina
1.00 Mina's Hat dress and jacket $10.20 Laggings for Charlie 50 paid Mina's fees for Sept
Tuesday 8th Oct
cold Taking up potatoes all day had McRae's boys helping 65 np
Wensday 9th
cold working at potatoes all day had McCrae boys
Thursday 10th
fine we finished potatoes except harowing had boys all day
�Friday 11th
wet picked potatoes a while in morning and then chored rest of the day had, 1 man from Baley's
and and Lawrence Goetz at Russel's thrashing 1/2 day Lawrence chored the rest of day
Saturday Oct 12th 95
Dull & damp went to mill with grist 11 bags then went for colt to Mr Kerbys. paid for chopping
Then went to town sent 6.00 to Dawes & co. Lachine for reg heifer Heather Belle, paid $6.50 to
Peter Anderson for Mr J Kerby for colt pasture paid for Lime 5¢ stamp & order 08, bgt shere for
plow 40¢ paid R Shortreed for Show Ticket came home and chored in evening
Sunday 13th
fine Mary Charlie and I went to Church heard Rev Crossly preach on Abraham's faith Mina C & I
went to S.S. Mary Mina & I went to church in evening heard Crossly and Hunter preach their
farewell Exhortations
Monday 14
fine * Had L Goetz and McRae boys helping, Kyma 3 calved today bull C
Tuesday 15th
fine Finished taking up mangels carrots and potatoes have about 300 bags of potatoes, 11 loads
mangels 4 loads carrots, had L, G and Mcrae boys went to Town Executed the mortgage and bgt
Gro 98. W Soda 25, recd 2.00 from Exhibition sent $1.00 to Canada Life Assurance Co. Hamilton
to ap {written in left margin} To apply on Principal of Bowfront Mortgage
Wensday Oct 16th 1895
Lawrence Goetz and I plowing down on new farm
Thursday 17th
cool Lawrence & I plowing all day. Baley's sent a hand to Shortreeds thrashing for me Russel is
to go tomorrow paid McRae boys $5.00 they have to return 80¢
�Friday 18th
fine Lawrence and I plowing he all day and I until 3.45 P.M. then I went to town bgt meat. 30¢
Flour 50" to be returned saw McLean's boy and he says I am to come in to see about the farm
busines recd registered cetificates of pedigree of Bowmans No 1 and Bonnie lad, Also recd receipt
from Canada life Assurance Co of $100 paid on principal of Bowfront mortgage
Saturday 19th
Dull first Snow Lawrence plowing all day and I in afternoon boys hoeing out blue weed I went to
town in morning to see about deed but it has not come yet. Sent word about insurance that we
would only insure for 1500 with the mortgagee drew $10.00 out of bank paid Johnston $2.25 for
board, paid Lawrence $1.00 bgt apples 75¢
Sunday 20th Oct 1895
Dull Stormy Mina and I went to Church heard Dr Henderson preach a sermon on giving, it was
very good. M. C. & I went to S.S.
Monday 21st
Dull Lawrence and I plowing all day at new farm
Tuesday 22nd
fine Taking up Turnips all day had Lawrence and Fred McRae
Wensday 23
fine Andrew and I went to town to see about farm, deed could not finish up the business until
more word was received from Toronto Lawrence was here all at Baleys thrashing in morning and
pulling turnips in afternoon I bgt sickle 35¢ Groceries 63¢ sold eggs 75 bal to our credit 18¢ Fred
McRae was here all day
Thursday 24th
fine Lawrence & I pulling turnips all day Fred McRae picking
�Friday 25th
fine Lawrence and I pulling turnips all day Mary Mina Charlie Henry Leadley & I all went to tea
meeting, I paid for all 75¢ 15¢ for Mina
Saturday 26th
fine Taking up turnips had Lawrence H Leadley & McRae boys went to town in morning Paid
Lawrence $5.00
October
Sunday 27th
Dull & wet Mary and Charlie went to Church in morning Mina C & I went to SS in afternoon, had
a good school
Monday 28th
Stormy Andrew and I went to town saw Saunders about Lease Agreement, also asked the
advice of Mr Lamprey and K McLean, and th by their advice we signed the agreement paid,
McLean $1913.24 for Blake Lash & Cassils Toronto Also paid Saunders $5.00 that I agreed to if he
did the business for me, paid for Abstract 80¢ reg deed $1.55 reg Final order of foreclosure 50¢
left the order foreclosure and deed to be registered, Came home & laid up turnips pit and did the
chores. Jim came this evening and offers to give us $75.00 for to leave the place after the fat Stock
Show we got the chaff, half the wood, he gets what straw is left and the hay fork arrangements
Tuesday 29th
Dull Lawrence and I covering and fencing pit Lawrence here 3/4 day paid Minas fees for
October, Stationary for Mina 15¢
Wensday 30th
fine took 595 lbs wheat to Mill recd 400" flour 175" feed paid for chopping seven bags & making
flour of the 595 of wheat into flour $1.35 sold lamb skin, 80 paid fee for cattle breeders
Association 1.00 bgt a horned dorset ewe lamb $5.25
�Thursday 31st
Dull Lawrence and I plowing all day, finished the sixteen acre field and also patch beside roots
Friday 1st Nov 1895
Lawrence and I plowing all day finished patch between house and creek and started behind bush,
I went to town in evening made application for insurance, and received Intrim receipt, for $1200.00 in
the London Mutual, 1000 on house and 200 on barn, starts today and ends Nov 1st 98
Saturday 2nd
fine Went to town in the morning sold eggs, 15 3/4 doz @ 15 = $2.37 bgt groceries $2.28¢ got
Blacksmithing done 30¢ np recd a letter from home Lawrence was plowing all day & I about two
hours
Sunday Nov 3rd 1895
fine Mina and I went to church in the morning heard Dr Henderson preach we had a very good
class and stayed for sacrament Herbert Leadley came out with me to take charge of the S.S. we
had a good school, I took him home after tea had quite a nice chat
Monday 4th
fine Lawrence and I plowing all day, I had rather a hard time of it among the stumps and so had
the horses
Tuesday 5th
{ink colour changes} fine Lawrence and I plowing
Wensday 6th
fine We finished new land and started at the patch near west end road behind house, got shere
sharped 10 np
Thursday 7th
fine Lawrence and I plowing all day, he leaves tonight as I think I can finish tomorrow
�Friday 8th
Dull I plowed the bal of stubble land we have turnip land to do yet
Saturday 9th Nov 1895
Went to town in morning had made application for $1500 insurance in the Manchester Co of
England, sent intrim receipt to Blake, Lash & Cassils Toronto, made payable to Robert Hamilton
Quebec, Premium $12.50 np policy $1.00, bgt shoes $1.35 paid Barker's boys, $4.65 bgt
umbrella, 1.00 sold eggs to sold eggs $1.30 shoe polish 10 got horse shod 20¢ stamps for Mina
06 for self 9¢ went up to Jim's to see about settling with Johnston about leaving he agrees to pay
half of the extra
Sunday 10th
Dull Mary, C. & I went to church heard Dr Henderson preach Mina C & I went to SS
Monday 11th
fair Took a grist to Mill 12 bags then went down to other place to plow got took ashes to put
around trees, gave C McDougall two loads gravel to fix stable. went to mill in evening for grist
chopping 60. vinegar & C oil $1.20 paid 80¢ owe 1.00
Tuesday Nov 12th 1895
fair I was plowing all day on Turnip ground Arranged with Johnston tonight for to take posession
on the 16th of December I pay the rent after that time, Jas Simpson was here tonight and agrees
to the arrangements, he pays me $75 $86.45¢ I
Wensday 13th
fair I hauled manure from stable door in morning and after frost was out started to plow, for the rest
of the day
Thursday 14th
fair I plowed all day on Turnip ground Mr Johnston signed agreement with regard to giving up
poasession
�Friday 15th
fair went to town in morning got Tory shod 70¢ pd for last job 30 tried to sell straw, finished
the plowing on new farm.
Saturday 16th
fine Took Charlie down to new place & started him to work then went to town got blacksmithing
done 10¢ went to market saw Mr Reinhardt and took him to see the Model farm stables paid for
lamb $5.25
Sat 16th Nov 1895
got whip fixed 04 apples 35¢ nails 88¢ paid smith's bill 33¢ stamps for Mrs German 05
Sunday 17th
fair Mina & I went to Church heard stranger preach exhorting us to be steadfast like the cedar
tree, and useful like the olive tree it was very good
Monday 18th
fair Hauling earth out of stable on new place, had Isac Dyson helping me 75¢
Tuesday 19th
fair Isac was hauling out earth all day and I cut some logs for, posts and door frames and some
lumber cutting costs $1.30¢, had Dyson and Rheinhart
Wensday 20th
got posts in morning from Geo North he paid for cow to bull went took posts to stewarts planing
Mill, to be turned, sold turkeys, sold lamb skin 85¢ Had Dyson and Reinhart
Thursday 21st
cold Chored at home until ten o'clock went to town, got pair of Jacks for raising sil of barn and
ordered some flooring lumber to make doors Jack to be 25¢ worked a little but did not accomplish
much
�Friday Nov 22nd 1895
Went down to new place in morning gave I Dyson some work and then went to town got line fixed
05 np went to Stewarts got posts, Turning costs $1.05 sawing groove 30¢ lumber for doors $1.40
Stick 3x10 16 ft long, 60 got 15 bush lime @ 15¢ = $2.25 Father came today had I Dyson all day
75¢
Saturday 23rd
Dull with sleet Father Isac Dyson 75 & I were working at the other place all day I went to town
about ten A.M. sold eggs 13 16/12 doz @ 15 = 2.07 bgt groceries 1.27 paid bill 30¢ 57¢ placed
to our Cr at Scroggies bgt line 15¢
Sunday 24th
fine Mary Father and I went to church Heard Rev Courtis Ed of C Guardian on be not weary in
well doing for in due season Ye shall reap if Ye faint not. it was real good.
Monday 25th
wet Took 10 bags of chop to mill, skinned dead sheep our best shearling for fat stock show, died,
by being kept away from grain for a day or two and then taking a full feed. I, Dyson and Father
working all day
Nov 1895
Tuesday 267th
windy working at new place all day, also Father and I Dyson sold 20 roller from 5 to 6 in thick to
John Young for 2.75 took them int tonight
Wensday 28th
fine & cool went to new place in morning hauled up stones and staked out yard, Had Father I
Dyson 75 H Thatcher $1.30 J Barber bgt two loads of gravel
�Thursday 29th
very fine Had Father and Thatcher 1.50 building I Dyson 75 tending them and S Slater 40 digging
post holes bought thirty fence posts 2.40/8¢ he had no change " {bought} 3 bush lime .45/15
Friday 30
Dull Went down to new place in the morning, then went to Town got ordered sash 3 @ 99/33 2 @
25.50 piece of lumber 15¢ exchan borrowed 5 plank 115 ft/11 1/2 in at 14 per M 4 boards, 14 in @
$12 per M pine got 3 barrels cement @ 8.55/2.85 7" nails, 25 np had Reinhardt 1.00 S. Slater 35
& I Dyson 75
Saturday 31st
cold Father, W Reinhardt 1.00 I Dyson 75 and I were working at new place all day, sent with Mr
Johnston for Hardware at Morris sash at stewarts that I ordered yesterday
Sunday Dec 1st 1895
Mary Father and Charlie went to church Mina. C & I went to S.S.
Monday 2nd
Stormy We worked at stables on new place, had Reinhardt 75 I Dyson 75 S. Slater 35 got four
barrels of cement from paving Co 11.40/2.85
Tuesday 3rd
fair & cold S Slater, I Dyson 75 and I worked at new place. I went to Town after dinner recd forty
Dollars from Mr German paid Insurance $21.50 paid for lime, 2.70 bgt lumber 25 recd 2.50 from
J. Young for rollers paid I Dyson 5.00 paid Mr Russel $1.13 Stamp 03 paid for Fred McRae's
medal 35¢
WenThursday 5th
fair working at new place all day I Dyson 75 S. Slater Father & I have S Slater for $8 per month
for 1 month got two barrels of cement 5.70/2.85 paid H Thatcher $2.25
�Wensday 4th
working at new place all day. Father I Dyson 75 S Slater & I
Friday Dec 6th 1895
Father Sam and I were down at new place all day, cut and hauled to Mill 9 pine and one elm log
Saturday 7th
Dull I Dyson 50 Sam Father and I at new place putting in stack hauled in about 12 loads Sold
75" Turkeys @ 6.00/8 eggs 9 doz 144/16 recd due bill for them bgt gro $1.82 stamps for Mina 13
Sunday 8th
cold & clear Father Mina and I went to church heard Dr Henderson preach on Training Children
we had quite a good class C. M. & I went to S.S.
Monday 9th
fine Father I Dyson 75 & S Slater worked at new place, finished the cement pavement, have
used nine barrels of cement @ 2.85 $25.65, I took five bags of chop to mill, 25. also paid $1.50
that I owed Mr McRae for chopping
Tuesday 10th Dec
Took the stock to the show gave Mr Miller a capon for dressing the chickens paid entry fees
$11.75 Went to Mr Pearsons for tea 15
Wensday 11th Dec 1895
We attended the stock at show, had P Angus cattle and poultry judged, we got 6 prizes in pultry
and two in P. Angus cattle amounting to $40.00 we have finished Mil our part of the milk test for
dairy prize, was at pearsons for all my meals today Sam and Fh Father worked at new place
Thursday 12th
cold Thu show was finished today we were successful in dairy competition with Rose, she got
first prize and Mr Pearce's prize of silver ware, value $15.00 received $40.00 paid for board $1.20
�sold milk 20¢ got five members for Cattle breeders Association G & A Rice, Jas Trask Wm
Stewart Jun. D & O Sorby Wm Rivers, paid Dyson 5.00 sold 3 lambs 2 sheep for $30
Friday 13th
fine Working at stable all day Mr Reinhart was here $1.00 Sold poultry yesterday for $15.00
paid Johnston for rye & buck wheat $7.34, for board 4.90 bgt hardware 48¢ lumber 30
Dec 1895
Saturday 14th
fine working at new place all day, Reinhart was here and finished, paid Dyson in full $3.50 paid
Reinhart 7.00 recd a note from Mr Johnston and Mr McDougall for $52.50 to be and I gave them an
agreement saying that I would pay the rent on 1st of March to Mr Hamilton bought hardware today
$4.25 np
Sunday 15th
fine All but I went to church Mina C & I went to SS
Monday 16th
fine We started to move today took down kitchen furniture and part of the other C Baley took a
load of Turnips an
Tuesday 17th
fine moving all day weather is very mild now sleighing is going very fast
Wensday 18th
got horses shod in morning paid for same $1.00 and 90¢ np we went for a load of moving in
afternoon Sam took a load of straw to Sleemans
�Thursday 19th Dec 1895
soft Sam took 10 bags of oats to Mill to chop 55¢ bgt Bran 60¢ bgt bags $1.25 I took a load of
straw to Keleher and hauled a load of manure from Sleeman's I am to get 8 loads of manure from
each place for the straw we went to old place for a load in afternoon
Friday 20th
Dull Sam & I hauled eight loads of manure 7 from Sleemans and one from Keleher we spread it
on the field near Hales
Saturday 21st
Dull hauled a load with each team in morning of oats and chaff, chored in afternoon it was quite
wet, paid Mr Baley 12.25
Sunday 22nd
fine Mary, Father and I went to church heard Rev Austin of St Thoms preach, Mina C & I went to
S.S.
Monday 23
Dull Sam C & I went for a load of roots and a load of grain and chaff Sam went to Baleys to
thrash but the rain stopped them we chored in afternoon fixing sheep pen ect
Tuesday Dec 24th 1895
we chored all day as roads were not fit to go for a load
Wensday 25th
fair we chored a while in morning Sam went home. Father and I went to church, I bgt hardware
95¢ chored around barn in afternoon
Thursday 26th
�went to school meeting in morning audited the books and found them correct then came home
and went to Mr Wm Whitlaw's funeral in afternoon, went down town bgt hardware $1.25 np
apples 20¢ np Father and Sam & Charlie were cleaning up cellars ect.
Friday 27th
fine Sam was hauling gravel into the hen house and Father leveling, Charlie & I went up to old
place for a load of chaff and oats, After dinner I took a load of straw to D Keleher to exchange for
eight loads of Manure, I get 6.00 for each load of straw and pay 75¢ for each load of Manure, Sam
Father and I went up for a load of Turnips chaf & oats
December 1895
Saturday 28th
fine Sam took 16 bags of chop to mill np 80¢ Father and Charlie took the other team and went for
chaff and oats, I went to town paid G.B. Hood for insurance $3.90 pd W. McRae 50¢ for Bible
Society paid W.B. Swayze $13.00 for plow, recd $10 from H Wade for prize money for Dairy cow
paid S Slater $6.00 on a month wages bal due him $2.40 sold eggs $1.45 recd the silver water
pitcher from J. S. pearce paid for engraving 35¢ Took Heather Belle to Lord Aberdeen 2nd at
O.A.C.
Sunday 29th
fine Father Mina and Charlie went to church, Mina C & I went to S.S. Mr Bollert addressed the
school & ait it was very good
Monday 30th
Father and Charlie went for a load of Turnips and I went for some lumber 38, 2 X 4, 4. 3 X 4 = 352 ft
@ 3.40/10.50 per M bgt two pair hinges 60¢ nails 52¢ bolts, 26 $1.40 np W Tuck was here all
day 1.00 sent for 40" nails in afternoon $1.00 " $1.20
Tuesday 1st
stormy Henry, Charlie & I went for two four loads of roots W Tuck here half a day
�Wensday Jan 1st 1896
fine both teams hauling grain in morning and 1 in afternoon I was getting lumber ready Took
Kyma Thursday Tweedhill to OAC Bull Lord Aberdeen 2nd
Thursday 2nd
fine Two teams hauling grain in morning and one in afternoon We finished hauling grain today I
worked around yard postage for Mina and C 9¢
Friday 3rd
cold We worked at yard all day Mr Tuck here all day $1.00 since ten oclock, S Slater came for
bal of his wages 2.00
Saturday 4th
cold We worked at yard all day. Mr Tuck was here 1.00 went to Town in evening sold butter
$1.36 paid Dr Savages bill $6.50
Sunday 5th
cold Father Mary and I went to church heard Dr Henderson on preach a New Year sermon Mina
& I went to S.S.
Monday 6th
cold Went to town in morning got harness fixed 25¢ sold sheep skins $1.90 bgt Flour horses
shod polled my vote a plumper for Hales and the old Reeve and Deputy exchanged gobblers with
Crosby
Implements & Live Stock 1895 Apr 20 1898
Horses $/cents $/cents
Douglas 100.00
�Tory 75.00
Nell 40.00
Prince 75.00
Maud 25.00
315.00 315.00
Cattle
Kyma 125.00
Kyma 3rd 125.00
Mysie 80.00
Kyma of L 115.00
Belle 60.00
no 1 60.00
no 2 25.00
Lor Aberdeen
3rd
100.00
Bonnie Lad 75.00
750.00 750.00
�Grades &
Durhams
Nettie 55.00
Rose 50.00
Dina 40.00
Dick 30.00
Lady 15.00
Trixie 15.00
208.00 208.00
Sheep
B Ewes 50.00
Shearling Ewe 7.00
" wether 7.00
Lambs 17.50
81.50 81.00
Poultry
Turkeys 20.00 20.00
�1,374.00
Total Live Stock
& Imp
1,684.73
135.00
" " & cash 1,819.23
" " " 150.00
& paid on
mortgage
1,969.73
420.50
2,392.73
Implements
Wagon 38.00
Buggy 35.00
Democrat 2.00
Barrow 1.00
Cultivator 25.00
Rake 7.00
�Cutter 5.00
Plows 8.00
Harrows 8.00
Mower 15.00
P Harvester 7.00
Forks 3.00
Shovels 2.00
bags 4.00
scuffler 2.00
rack 1.50
Trough 1.00
C box 2.00
Sundries 8.50
sulper 10.00
Hay 58.46
Oats 20.00
�Wheat 25.00
peas 17.27
310.73
Cash on hand 135.00.
paid on Bowfront Mortgage 150.00
Total L.S. Imp cash on hand
and paid on mortgage and
Household Furniture =
$2,330.23 Total for 1st
June 1895
$60 send for heifer this fal
Horses
200.00
100.00
60.00
40.00
50.00
$450.00 $450.00
�Cattle
125.00
125.00
80.00
125.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
50.00 K To heifer
75.00 H. Bloom
75.00 4 yearlings
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
50.00 heifer calves
�50.00
50.00 Bull calves
50.00
50.00
150.00 Bull
70.00 Steer
85.00 Heifer
40.00 grades Cows
40.00
8.00 " calves
5.00
N 28.00
1,828.00 $1,828.00
�Stock
Apr 1898 bgt forward
Sheep $2,278.00
Ram 20.00
old ewe 10.00
3 young ewes 45.00
134 shear 45.00
2 sherlings 20.00
4 grades 40.00
4 lambs 30.00
2 rams 10.00
$185.00 $185.00
wagons 60.00
hens 10.50
Turkeys 5.00
15.00
wagagons 60.00
�Buggy 20.00
Barrow 1.25
Cultivator 19.00
Rake 7.00
Cutter 5.00
Plows 8.00
9 plow 16.00
Harrows 6.00
mower 10.00
P. Harvester 6.00
Forks 3.00
Shovels 1.00
bags 3.50
scuffler 5.00
racks 3.00
C box 2.00
�seed drill 25.00
Binder 15.00
roller 15.00
$225.75 $225.75
bgt forward 2,688.75
weeder 99.00
sleigh 14.00
pulper 8.00
chisels & saws 5.00
augers & bits 1.00
fanning mill 9.00
Sundries 8.95
Harness 26.00
sundries ect 6.05
pea chop 6.00
Oat " 3.25
�Bran 1.20
Hen feed 3.00
Mangels 1.50
feed oats 7.80
Mandesuri Barley 5
bush
3.00
Rye 36.65
wheat 52.00
peas 96.25
potatoes 132.50
430.65 430.65
Furniture 386.55 386.55
Wood 30.00 30.00
3,535.95
Amount W. Owes
us
2,676.42
Improvement on
farm
1,000.00
�money Invested in
Farm
2,000.00
Interest from W 133.83
Mr Germans
account
77.50
J. Batty 73.16
5,960.91
5,960.91
9,496.86
622.39
8,874.47
notes on accounts
we owe
422.39
Intrest due June
1st
200.00
622.39
$/cents $/cents $/cents
583.75 620.85 555.10
�House Furnishings 1891
& 1892 & 1893
1891 $/cents 555.10
Stoves 20.00 18.01
Organ 75.00 60.00
Music 8.00 8.00
Sewing Machine 28.00 28.00
Tables 5.00 5.00
Music Table 1.50 1.50
Sofa 7.00 6.50
4 chairs 8.00 7.00
6 chairs 3.00 2.50
4 chairs .50 .40
What-not 4.00 3.00
Bedroom Suite 17.00 16.00
Bedroom Suite 14.00 13.00
�Bed-stead .50 .40
Lamps 2.00 2.00
Chamber-sets 2.00 2.00
Books 8.00 8.00
Lounges 1.00 .50
clock 10.00 9.00
Pictures 12.00 12.00
Trunk 2.00 .40
Cupboards 2.00 2.00
Small stands 1.00 1.00
Curtains 14.00 10.00
Dishes 10.00 10.00
Small things in kitchen 1.00 .90
Preserve jars 1.00 .75
Milk pans 1.50 1.25
Jewelry 45.00 45.00
�Cream-crock .75 .50
Silver-ware 25.00 25.00
Table-cloths 4.00 4.00
small articles 5.00 4.00
Violin 4.00 2.00
5.00 B & S
Carpet 73 yds 22.00 22.00
Ca Mats 8.00 7.00
8.00 Robe
Beds 30.00 29.00
.50
Bed-clothes 13.00 10.00
3.00
Towels 3.00 2.00
Other clothes 165.00 150.00
Total $583.75
�An increase of $37.10 over 1891 {written vertically}
1892 1894 4
0
2
.
6
8
Stoves 20.00 15.00
Organ 75.00 70.00
Music 8.00 8.00
Sewing-
machine
28.00 25.00
Tables 5.00 4.00
Music-table 1.50 1.00
Sofa 7.00 6.50
4 chairs 8.00 7.00
6 chairs 3.00 2.50
4 chairs .50 .50
What-not 4.00 3.00
�Bedroom-suite 17.00 15.00
" " 14.00 12.00
Bed-stead .50 .50
Lamps 2.00 1.00
Chamber-sets 2.00 1.50
Books 8.00 8.00
Lounges 1.00 1.00
Clock 10.00 9.00
Pictures 12.00 12.00
Trunk 2.00 .50
Cupboards 2.00 2.00
Small stands 1.00 1.00
Curtains 14.00 12.00
Dishes 10.00 9.00
small things in
kitchen
2.50 1.50
�Preserve jars 1.00 1.00
Milk pans 1.50 2.50
Jewelry 45.00 40.00
Cream-crock .75 .50
Silverware 25.00 20.00
Table-clothes 4.50 3.50
small articles 5.00 5.00
Violin 4.00 2.00
Carpet 73 yds 22.00 20.00
Carpet-Balls 2.00 2.00
Mats 8.00 7.00
Boots & Shoes 10.00 10.00
Beds 30.00 30.00
Bed-clothes 12.00 10.00
Towels 4.00 2.00
�Robe 9.00 8.00
Other clothes 175.00 150.00
clothes wringer 3.50 3.50
Basket .60 .60
$620.85 $402.60
566.10
$402.60
April 20 1898
$386.55¢ Value Furniture 1899 Value Furniture
20.00 20.00 20.00
50.00 50.00 50.00
8.00 8.00 4.00
15.00 15.00 15.00
4.00 3.00 2.00
1.00 .75 .75
6.50 4.00 3.00
�6.00 4.00 4.00
2.50 2.40 1.80
.40 .40 .40
3.00 2.00 3.00
10.00 8.00 8.00
12.00 10.00 6.00
.50 .50 .50
2.00 1.00 1.00
1.50 1.50 2.00
8.00 8.00 8.00
1.00 .75 1.00
8.00 7.00 6.00
12.00 10.00 12.00
.50 .25 .50
2.00 2.00 2.00
1.00 1.00 1.00
�10.00 6.00 1.00
9.00 8.00 8.00
1.50 1.00
1.00 .50 1.00
2.00 1.50 4.00
40.00 60.00 2.00
.50 40.00
20.00 30.00 .50
3.50 2.00 25.00
5.00 4.00 2.00
1.00 1.00 1.00
20.00 18.00 2.00
3.00
7.00 6.00
21.00 5.00
20.00 30.00
�8.00 8.00
1.00 1.50
7.00 6.00
61.00 40.00
3.00 2.00
.60 .25
420.50 1.00
.50
3.00
April 1900
Value Furniture
247.20
Stove 40.00
Robe 20.00
R.R. chain 2.00
$329.73
34.28
�Live Stock Mch 18th 1891
Maud 150
Bes 90
Frank 75
Bolts 100
Bessey 60
" 2nd 40
" 3rd 35
" 4th 50
Kyma 75
Hens 3.00
$678.00
{following table written vertically}
Church Pew Rent $7.80
Missionary collection 1.00
Bible Society .50
�Repairs to church fence .87
Collection to poor .25
Bible Society .50
Superannuation Fund 1.00
Educational " 1.00
Hospital .10
charitable purpose .30
" " .30
2.04
Wagon 42.00
Barrow 4.00
Plow 7.00
Cutter 10.00
Horse-rake 4.00
Harrows 2.50
Mower 2.50
�Forks 1.50
Bags 2.50
Shovels etc. 3.50
Harness 15.00
Halters 1.50
Oats 60 Bush 30.00
" 40 " 20.00
Pease 13 " 9.75
Potatoes 12 bags 12.00
Apples 1.00
Hay 15.00
Cash 15.00
213.75
683.00
$896.75
Lumber 100.00
�1850.00
{following table/text written vertically} $57.18 due to charitable purposes 57.18
collection for poor .25
" " evangelist .10
" " anniversary .25
" " poor .10
Mr German's bell 7.90
1892
Maud 150.00
Bess 125.00
Frank 90.00
Colts 150.00
Bessie 40.00
" 2nd 35.00
" 3rd 40.00
" 4th 50.00
�Kyma 75.00
Vick 10.00
D of W 50.00
Black Prince 50.00
Hens 50.00
Turkeys 4.50
Waggon 42.00
Barrow 3.00
Plow 7.00
Cutter 5.00
Horse-rake 3.75
Harrows 3.50
Mower 18.00
Forks 3.00
Bags 5.00
Shovels etc. 3.50
�Harness 25.00
Halters 2.75
Sleigh 20.00
Buggy 55.00
Hay-forks 35.00
Oats 300 99.00
Pease 70 44.10
Wheat 4.72
Barley 9 & 50 4.50
Corn 2.00
6 acs Fall Wheat 50.00
Beans .50
Meal 9.00
Hay 156.00
Straw 40.00
Carrots 12.00
�Turnips 5.00
Potatoes 11.75
Salt .75
Coal-oil 1.75
Flour & Oat 4.20
Wages 16.00
Cash 19.93
Cash on hand 130.00
1,722.00
245.00
1,476.50
896.75
Increase on farm etc. $579.75
Increase on household 37.10
Total $616.85
J's wages 25.00
�$591.85
Straw 1891 20.00
571.85
Given for charitable purposes
Given for charitable purposes $ / ¢
Church Pew Rent up to May 1892 7.80
Missionary Collection 1.00
Bible Society .50
Repairs to Church fence .87
Collection to Poor .25
Bible Society .50
Superannuation Fund 1.00
Educational 1.00
Hospital .10
Charitable purposes 2.64
Collection for Poor .25
�" " Evangelist .10
Annversary Collection .25
Collection for Poor .10
Mr German's Bell 7.90
Pew Rent up to May 1893 9.02
Superannuation Fund 1.00
Bible Society .50
Charitable Purposes .75
Hospital Lamb .76
Collection for S School .10
pew rent up to May 1894 7.25
Educational Fund 1.00
Women's Missionary col .50
37.34
Other Charitable Contributions 8.21
45.55
�Our Increas since 1892 is $1,054.10
10% in $105.41 - 45.55 =
$59.86
we still owe 59.86¢ to charitable purposes
Balance to pay on 1894 acct. $26.40¢
" behind " 1895 " 13.20
Live Stock 1894
$ / ¢
Horses 5 300.00
Kyma 2nd 150.00
" " 100.00
Mysie 100.00
Lady 62.50
Lord
Aberdeen
62.50
" " 2nd 150.00
Kymas BC
Mysies
50.00
70.00
1,045.00 1,045.00
Durhams
Good Luck 40.00
�Nettie 60.00
B Calf 6.00
Nettie calf 5.50
Allie calf 6.00
Allie May 60.00
Rose & calf 6.00
Trixie 40.00
poultry 16.00 278.50
Implements
Wagon 40.00
Buggy 40.00
Democrat 2.00
Barrow 1.50
Cultivator 25.00
Rake 7.00
cutter 2.00
�plows 8.00
Harrows 8.00
Mower 15.00
p harvester 8.00
Forks 3.10
Shovels 2.00
bags 4.00
sundries 8.00
scuffler 7.00
rack 1.50
Trough 1.00
C box 2.00 195.10
Pulper 10.00
Hay 56.00
straw 4.00
oats 57.00
�wheat 17.00
peas 29.00
seeds 5.00
chop 9.00
potatoes 187.00
Total L Stock
& Imp ect
1,695.10
we paid on
mortgage
575.00
Furniture ect 402.60
Cash on
hand
219.48 2,672.70
150.00
2,522.70 Total
1894
Model Farm
Bills payable 30.00
S. Blight 120.00
150.00
�Stock act
Total in 1892 1,468.60
Increase for
Two years 93
& 94
$1,054.10¢
Increase in 1898 above 1895
Horses 135.00
Cattle 870.00
Sheep 104.00
Implements & feed 120.65
Furniture Decrease 34.00)
poultry decrease 4.50)
Real estate increase {2,683.00}
2,690.00
Total Stock 1898 8.874.47
" " 1895 4,978.75
Total Increase 3,895.72
�acct paid to Church & Charity
amt we are to give to Church and
charity is 10% of Increase =
389.57
amt in arrears 39.60
429.17
April 22nd 1898
Amount paid since 1895 = 100.95
" we still owe 328.22
Oct 8, 1899 Amt paid 137.16
" we still owe 191.06
Oct 8 1899
Amt paid since April 22nd 1898 36.21
we still owe 292.01
39.08
$331.09
Friday 29th Apr 1898
I finished rolling fall wheat and C G Plowing & cultivating
�Saturday 30th
fine Mr Flick 1/2 day, I took load of potatoes to Hewer @ 70 3 2 38 1/2 bags at 70 = $26.95 I
recd $10.00 on it sold six bags after diner to farmer @ 95 and recd $5.00 bal due 1.00 took an
order from Jackson & Son for 20 bags E.S & 1 bag G.D. & 1 bag G.D. to Taylor. bgt
hardware 50 75¢ paid for chopping 60¢ Express order ect $1.79 stamps & cards 18¢
Sunday May 1st 98
fair we all stayed at home all day. Willie got up today we read Monday some Sunday School
books.
Monday 2nd
Dull we hauled 4 loads manure from Sleemans. bgt grains 35¢ went to Dr for medicine for
Jennie got the mail got a load of potatoes ready for Jackson & Son.
Tuesday 3rd
fair Took load of potatoes to Jackson's 22 7/9 bags E State @ 85 = $19.36¢ 1 bag Great Divide
@ $1.55 paid my account at Jacksons bgt sugar 1.00 mangel seed 25 sold potatoes to Taylor
165 & 90 = 2.55 bgt flax 10" 25 = bal due me at Taylor $2 20/23
Bills Payable
Made Bills Payable Time Due
May
2nd
Mr McFee's note for $300.
Made by Mr Simpson and Mr
Darby
72 months {P} Mar 2nd 1893
Apr
16th/92
in favor of R Shortreed 12 " {P} Apr 16th 1893
July
6th/92
" " " Manue Co 3 {P} O? 1? 1892
�" " " " " Bank of Commerce 1 " {P} Aug 6th "
Jan
30th/93
" " " Alfred Watson amt
$25.95
10 " {P} Nov 30th 1893
Jan
29th/93
" " " Bank of Commerce
$20.00
3 " {P} Sept 29th "
Feb
24th/93
" " " Jas Simpson 41.00 12 " {P} Feb 24th 1894
June
27th
" " " A R Simpson 125.00 6 " {P} Dec 27th 1893
Feb
16th
" " " Andrew Cummings
$36.30
10 " {P} Dec 16th 1894
May
11th
" " " Bank of Commerce
60.00
9 " {P} Jan 11th "
Oct
3/94
" " " O.A.C. 26.25 12 " {P} Oct 3 1895
Dec
7/93
" " " O.A.C. 30.00 12 " {P} Dec 7 1894
Nov
20th/94
" " " W Aitcheson 22.00 12 " {P} Nov 20 1895
Mar 24 " " " Bank of Commerce
45.00
4 " {P} July 31 1896
Apr 10 " " " Robert Hawkins 21.30 10 " {P} Feb 10 1897
May 22 " " " Bank of Commerce 4 " {P} Sept 25 1896
�70.00
June
13
" " " " " " 50 4 " {P} Oct 16 "
Aug 8 " " " " " " 75 4 " {P} Dec 11 "
Oct 14 " " " O.A.C. 36 np 12 " {P} Oct 14 1897
Feb 6 " " " Bank of Commerce 4 " {P} June 6 97
May 22 " " " " " " 15 days {P} " 6
May
28th
" " " " " " 4 " {paid} Oct 1st "
Feb 17 " " " Jacksons puslinch 10 " {paid} Dec 17th 97
Dec 2 " " " Bank of Commerce
100.00
3 " {paid} Mar 2nd 98
" 24 " " " " " " 4 " {paid} Apr 24th "
Mar
2/98
" " " Robert Lindsay $18.30
Wednesday 4th May fine
Took a Friday 6th
I took two loads of straw to sleemans, 7.00 & hauled two loads manure home 80
Sat 7th
C & I finished manuring & sowed mangels. I went to town bgt meat 1.00 bananas 10 grains
account 90¢
�Bills Receivable
Made Bills Receivable Time Amt Due
Apr 9th by J.W. Atkinson in favor
of Jas Bowman
10 mos {P} 65.10 Feb 12th/93
Dec
13th/94
Jane Ritchie " " " " " 3 m {P} 60.00 Mch 16/95
Intrest from Bowman Bros {P} 125.29 Apr 15 "
Tuesday 3rd contd
recd bgt seed at Hewers 70¢ np recd bgt oatmeal, 25¢ recd $229.70
from Dyment Bros 125.00
from H A Dinsmore for Mysie 125.00
recd Seven dollars & 62¢ from parties for seed potatoes yesterday
Wensday 4th
Dull & dry C cultivating & I took 35 bags and 20" potatoes to Thorp @ $26.25/75 recd 4.00 for
potatoes & $1.62 to be shipped got horses shod 70¢ stamps 05 market fees 10¢ Inez, Jean & I
worked at potatoes in afternoon paid G. B. Morris $10.43 being account in full to date
Thursday 5th
fair
C hauling manure & I went to town with 5 lots of potatoes to ship. a grist of wheat. 8 bush 15" got
320" flour bgt 500" Bran $3.00 paid Goldies bill $4.90 paid present 1.13 got 3 bush Blue peas
from Jas Hewer & ship for Bryant press this is 4 bush I have sent for them & at $3.50/75 21 bags
50¢ seeds at Hewers 50¢
�Adresses
Simon Blight - Esq Care of Mr Brammer Orilla P.O. Ont
Simon Blight - Esq Care of A.J. Carson Barrie P.O. Ont
Thos Rowell Esq Care of W.S. Tarrish Box 74 Canandaigua New York
English adress Todburn Slaley Hexham Northumberland England
A.R. Simpson Esq Box 839 St. Thomas Ont
Mrs Jno Mountain Boston Mills P.O. Chinguacousy Ont
Mrs Jonathan Batty Manawan P.O. Alberta District via Fort Saskatchewan N.W.T.
Saddle Lake Edmonton Northwest Territory Egg Lake Pachah P.O. Alberta
Wm R. Bowman Esq Mount Forest P.O. Ont
Miss Minnie Sallows Petrel P.O. Manitoba
John Hill "
Mrs E. Dickson North Glanford
Robert Walker 313 217 York St Hamilton
Mrs Richard Walker 54 Clayton Park Square Newcastle on Tyne England
Rev.O German Holbrook P.O. Alberta NWT
E. C. Haack Tilemaker Drayton Ont
J Small 576 Yonge St Toronto
Mrs Jane Knowles 83 William St Brantford Ont
Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association Thos McFarlane Sec & Treas Harvey Illinois
Alexander Ramsey Secretary A.A.B.A. Banff Scotland
John Selliak Teeswater Ont P.A.
�E.L. Collins Wolfville Nova Scotia P.A.
Robert F. Burnett Salem P.O. Ont P. Angus
Geo Binnie Bunessan PO Ontario
John Watson Box 357 Dresden Ont
Col. P. G. Blake Grenfell P.O. Assinaboin NWT
John Peterson Grenfell P.O. Assinaboin NWT
A.J. King Melissa P.O. Muskoka P Angus
J.G. Davidson New Lowel Ont P Angus
Mrs Richard Walker Crawcrook on Tyne England Care Mrs Hannah Brown
Andrew. G. Wilken Alford Aberdeenshire Scotland
W. I Clark box 164 Alliston (sheep)
Herbert Stairs Hillaton Kings County Nova Scotia P.A. Cattle
Edward Evans Rainham PO Lake View Ont Polled Angus
J. Sandilands 34 Victoria St room 44 Land Security Chambers Toronto
cheap E.C. Weaver Niagara on Lake P.A. 1896
(herd) P.A. George McCormack Orillia box 334 1896
WP McClary Compton Quebec P.O. 1896
H.W. Currie Cromarty Ont P.A. (good boy) 1896 (cheap)
H.P. Robertson Beachburg Ont 1896
C.R. Gies Heidelberg Ont 1896 "Horned Dorset"
Jacob Stouffer Altona Claremont Station Ont 1897
C Carey Yarnmouth N.S. P.A. editor of Yarmouth Light
�1897 H.W. Carrie Cromarty Ont (good boy) P.A.
1897 F.H. Stirtzinger Cherry Grove farm Fenwick Ont (dorsets sheep)
Ed Woodward St Williams Bull calf under 6 mos
Samuel Day St. Thomas P.A. Bull
18531 Balmfield Boy
W.J. Haines Greensville Ont P.A. bull Apr 26/94
Jas. A. McLeod Plainville PO Ont P.A. Bull Apr May 3/97
Polled A. Bull May 5/94 A.G. Darroch Cotswold PO Minto Tp
J. Andrews Lakeside Farm Goderich P.A.B.
P.B. Kelly Tregarva N.W.T.
John Lucas Appleby Ont P.A. bull 1897
1897 Amos S French N Glanford Ont P.A. Bull
1897 Horace Husen Box 81 Paris Ont
W.F Hendry Dundalk P.O. Ont Owner of Emylin of w?
(1897) Owner of Nettie 2nd 18262 James Glendinning High River Alberta
(1897) Graham & Sons Riverside Farm Tupperville P.O. Ont P. Angus
Watrous Preston Nelson Tioga co PA Polled Angus Jan 26 1898
Jno Richards Bedford Prince Edw Island Can P. Angus Jan 28/98
Aug Eickemeier Mitchell Ont P. Angus heifers Jan 29/98
Jas Bray Longburn Manitoba P.A. Herd ans Mar 19/98 Bull 1 yr cow 3 1/2 4 "{yr} Heifer 2.2
year {Heifer} " " 1 year
C.N. Reade Birchton Que Ans Mar 19/98 P.A. Bull
�Graham K Stratford Brantford Ont Dorset Ram ans Mar 23/98
Orders for Oats
Mar 23 D.J. McKinnon, Queen Hill, Paisley St G.T.R {Grand Trunk Railway} Ont P 2 1/2 bush oats
Mar 25 John Loggins, Palmerston Ont G.T.R. P 2 1/2 bush oats by Freight
Mar 25 Thos T Sayles Box 233. Paris Ont G.T.R. P 2 bush peas by express
Mar 26 William Ische. Seabringville G.T.R. np 2 bush peas
Mar 30 F.J. Hayden Fort Wayne Indiana U.S.A. 1 bush peas not sent p to Bryant Press
Apr March 31st O.J. Ewing Mulmer PO Alliston Station 1.00 paid 2 1/2 bu oats
April 1st Thos Martin box 47 Arthur CPR {Canadian Pacific Railway} 12 1/2 bush paid $5.00
Apr 1st Patrick Upton Adelaide P.O. Ont Kerwood Station G.T.R. not {accpetad} asks for 30 days
25 bush oats np
Apr 15th Walter J. Devereux Ridgetown Ont 2 bush to acre $5 5 bush oats paid
FitzSimmons & Bro Bro{blot}ville S oats
Figures below written on right hand side of page
31.80
69.00
55.00
155.80
60.00
�215.80
150.00
Apr 26 Hector R. Lee Galt blue peas refunded money
Apr 27 Wm Morgan Rosseau Ont shipped 1st Ma "per Bryant press" 1 bush Blue peas
May 21st S. Rowe Bruce Mines 10 bu S Oats
{Figures below written below last entry}
Mar 3/98
720
65
655
{pages cut out from another book, including poetry/short passages, and glued in book}
{Newspaper article titled "Quarantine Regulations: The Agreement Between the Canadian Unit and
United States Governments"}
Inside Back Cover {newspaper article. Title illegible due to many stains. "By a Young Man" - article
about how to live admirably in this world}
For more information on James Bowman, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under
“Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca
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James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1898 Part One
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James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1899
James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1900
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James Bowman Diary, 1902
James Bowman Diary, 1903
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<pre> Dec Monday 31 1894
</pre>
<p>Father putting handle in axe and chopping in swamp, I trimmed lambs chored generally cleaned up a grist of wheat, six bags paid Merill 10 c</p>
<pre> Jan Tuesday 1st 1895
</pre>
<p>Choring around barn all day Father & Charlie in swamp cutting wood.</p>
<pre> Jan Wednesday 2nd 1895
</pre>
<p>fine Went to town in morning took a grist to presents mill 865 lbs recd 514 lbs flour 272 mids bag bran, bgt coat for Nina, $7.00, Nina's shawl mended 10c, Hardwar 55 c stove mended, 25 c Mr Wakefield paid for bal on cow $7.15 I paid my accout 2.85 came home & got a hand to go to Aitchisons thrashing</p>
<pre> Jan Thursday 3rd 1895
</pre>
<p>fine Dull Father and I cutting wood all day. Mr Merril at Aitchisons thrashing all day for me</p>
<pre> Jan Friday 4th 1895
</pre>
<p>fine & cold butched a lamb in morning Father chopping wood all day & I part of the time</p>
<pre> Jan Saturday 5th 1895
</pre>
<p>Stormy east wind Took lamb to town sold 1 qr to Mr Gokey recd $1.00 bal 20 1/4 to Mr Saunders $1.89 1/4 to Mr Swayge $1.22 1/4 to Mr Barker $1.68 shin 70c eggs & chicken 67c bgt gro $1.00 pants for Father & I $2.55 cap for myself 65 overshoes !.35 yarn 25 Father & Charlie cutting wood</p>
<pre>[left margin] Mr Gokey 20 Mr Swayge 1.22
</pre>
<p>[right margin] 1.00 1.00</p>
<pre> 1.89 2.55
1.38
1.68 .65
67 45
30 25
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<pre> Jan Sunday 6th 1895
</pre>
<p>Mary, Father & CHarlie went to church & Nina, C. & I went to Sunday School Kyma 2nd bull calf</p>
<pre> Jan Monday 7th 1895
</pre>
<p>Election day. I voted for Amos, Laidlaw and Whitlaw the [ruro?] & deputy are in by acclimation Mary & I went to Miss Websters funeral in afternoon our Imp Dorset, H, ewe lambed today ram lamb</p>
<pre> Jan Tuesday 8th 1895
</pre>
<p>cold F. working at wood all day I did not do much as I was not very well, had a bad cold</p>
<pre> Jan Wednesday 9th 1895
</pre>
<p>fine Father & I at wood all day.</p>
<pre> Jan Thursday 10th 1895
</pre>
<p>Dull did very little work as I have not improved much Father cutting wood</p>
<pre> Jan Friday 11th 1895
</pre>
<p>Dull did chores killed a lamb and read.. Father chopping wood</p>
<pre> Jan Saturday 12th 1895
</pre>
<p>fine Father & Charles hauling wood I went to town, sold butter & eggs $1.32 L skin 65 14lb to Shoddy man @ 8 =1.10 13 1/2 lbs to Pearson @ 8,1.08 15 lbs to Dawson @ 7 1/2 charity 1.12 15 lbs to Powel @ 8 $1.20 copy page for M 15c writing paper & stamp for Nina 10c hardware 15c drugs 15c, leather 25, [?] 20, dry goods 2.14 paid Meril for thrashing at Aitchisons 75 [left margin] 1.08 [right margin] 1.32 15</p>
<pre> 1.10 10
65 20
1.12 25
1.20 15
15
2.14
75
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_Jan_13th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday Jan 13th 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 14th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 15th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 16th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 14th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 18th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 19th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday Jan 13th 1895</span></h2>
<p>stormy</p>
<p>Father and Mina went to church rest of us stayed home all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 14th</span></h2>
<p>cold</p>
<p>I stayed in house all day and fixed shoes & bound L Stock Journal & Advocate</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 15th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>went to Town with Cutter to get fixed & bgt {bought} sugar $1.92 paid for ducks 1.25 {1.92, 1.25 in ledger} Hauled wood in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 16th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Father and I hauling wood all day and doing chores</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 14th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Father & I hauling wood and doing chores R. Spears had a cow to bull, $1.00 np</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 18th</span></h2>
<p>Dull & Stormy</p>
<p>killing six lambs and 7 chickens Mina at home sick</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 19th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Took lambs to town. sold 1/2 Mr James, 30. 2.40 1/4 Mr Moore. 22 1/2 @ 920 np {cent symbol} 1/4 to Mr Reed 13 95 {cent symbol} / 7 1/2, sold chickens at 1.95/ 14 1/2 .10 rooster 50 {cent symbol} 6 skins @ $4.80/80, 69" lamb to J.H.B.L 34" Mr Lucker $2.72 P/8 19' Higgin bottom @ $1.71/{8?} 1/2 15" M 15" Mr Craig $1.35/9, 19 1/4 " Mr Baskin $1.73/.89 16" to pearson @ 1.26/8 35" to Panfold (@ 2.80/8 paid for fixing cutter, 5.25) 19" to Mr Metcalf @ $1.52/8 to go on harness which is to be $9.00 Foster 18 3/4 @ 1.59/9 to go on account 16" to Paffner, @ 1.28/8, 15 1/2 to Barker @ $1.24/8 11" Mr Jinkison @ 7 1/2 80 {cent symbol} {"J.H.B.L. pd 69" Lamb, 19" pd Higgin, 15" pd Craig, 16" pd Pearson" in left ledger} {2.40, 1.95, 50, 4.80, 2.72, 1.73, 2.80, 5.25, 80 in right ledger"</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_January_20th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday January 20th 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 21st</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 22nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 23rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 24th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 26th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_26th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sat 26th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 27th</span></a></li>
</ul></div>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday January 20th 1895</span></h2>
<p>went to church in morning Father, Mina & I heard the Congregational Minister on Paul, Cephas & Appolus Showing that all Christians are working to the same great end</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 21st</span></h2>
<p>Soft</p>
<p>Took a grist of chop to Mill & made track across fields for Children to go to school chopping 50 {cet symbol} {50 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 22nd</span></h2>
<p>Stormy</p>
<p>Choring and fixing things up in general around</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 23rd</span></h2>
<p>stormy</p>
<p>killed two lambs and took them and did the chores</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 24th</span></h2>
<p>took lambs in and sold them {Algir?} 1/4, 11 1/4 " @ 7 1/2 = np 84 {cent symbol} {Sauage?} no 1.98 22" @ 9 McAllister $1.98 cross 97 {cent symbol} Metcaff 16" @ $1.28/8 Williamson 12 3/4 @ $1.15 9 {"algir P90, sauage 1.98, cross 97, Metcaff 1.28, Williamson $ 1.15" in left ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 26th</span></h2>
<p>Dull went to town in morning & took train for Mt Forest, Ticket $2.45 Shall Strap 15 {cent symbol} Arrived home about five P.M. be found all well looked around stock Took a boy up for Will</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat 26th</span></h2>
<p>Stormy</p>
<p>looked around stock and had a talk about the business</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 27th</span></h2>
<p>Stormy</p>
<p>Stayed at home all day Richard is getting along nicely and they like him. Nettie Calved a bull calf</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_January_28th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday January 28th 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 29th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 30th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_31st"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 31st</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_1st_Feb_1895"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 1st Feb 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_1st_Feb_1895_2"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 1st Feb 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sat 2nd</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday January 28th 1895</span></h2>
<p>Storm Cold</p>
<p>worked around with the boys in afternoon we had quite a talk and arranged that Tom Take father's stock and go on Brookside farm & Use Holm Hill barn and the present Agreement is extended for three two years if Will makes things satisfactory</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 29th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>started for home this morning about six thirty, A.M. arrived home at 11:30 found all right</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 30th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>went to town with 6 lambs and one sheep sol weight 1000" @ $4.30 per 100" $1.00 back recd {received} 42.00 bgt {bought} Harness $12.00 bgt salt 35 {cent symbol} paid on Groceries 65 {cent symbol Eggs. 50. on groceries Blacksmithing. $1.20 yarn $1.70 {42.00, 50, 12.00, 35, 15, 50, 70, 1.20 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 31st</span></h2>
<p>fine & Cold</p>
<p>went to town for a load of manure in morning bgt Drugs 33 {cent symbol} no. paid Mr White $33.00 taking off $2.50 for H Metcaff's board {33.00, 2.50 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 1st Feb 1895</span></h2>
<p>choring in morning & hauling wood in afternoon Father Chopping all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 1st Feb 1895</span></h2>
<p>Father Chopping wood all day I cleaning harness</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat 2nd</span></h2>
<p>fine & cold</p>
<p>choring in morning and hauling wood in afternoon Father Chopping all day</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_3rd_Feb_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 3rd Feb 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 4th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 5th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 6th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 7th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 8th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 9th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 10th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_11th"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 11th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 3rd Feb 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine & Cold</p>
<p>we all stayed at home all day and read a little Mary Father Mina & I went to church C & M to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 4th</span></h2>
<p>stayed in all day Father chopping</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 5th</span></h2>
<p>I stayed in all day Father & Mary doing chores Father chopping</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 6th</span></h2>
<p>very cold stormy weather Father Finished Chopping, I stayed in all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 7th</span></h2>
<p>I am still in the house but getting better we all stayed in except at Chore time</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 8th</span></h2>
<p>I am still improving weather very severe</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 9th</span></h2>
<p>Stormy & cold</p>
<p>Mina went to town for Mail bgt {bought} gro {groceries} 35, sundries 14 {cent symbol Book set for Mina, 46 {35, 14, 46 in ledger} We cut a little wood in cellar & did the chores</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 10th</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
<p>we all stayed at home all day,</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 11th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>I went to town got bolster in sleigh and cutter tongue fixed $1.50 sol sold butter, 8" @ $1.12/14 sold skins $1.80 Eggs 2 7/12 52 {cent symbol} bgt gro 37 {cent symbol} Hardware 50 {cent symbol} Slate for @ 15, stamps for M {Mina} 02 dinner 15 {cent symbol} {illegible} paper with Editor {1.62, 1.80, 1.50, 04, 50, 37, 15, 15, 02 in ledger}</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_Feb_12th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday Feb 12th 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_12th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 12th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_14"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 14</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 15th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 16th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 14th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday Feb 12th 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>this is Wenesdays work Finished hauling up wood in morning and Hauled rails from around pit and and hauled in two loads of mangels.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 12th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Hauling up wood all day I did very little as I am not strong yet.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 14</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Father & I hauling in Mangels all day five loads</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 15th</span></h2>
<p>very fine</p>
<p>Father & I hauling turnips from pit all day & working in root house.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 16th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Father and Charlie took a Grist fo of Chop to Mill, 11 bags 7 oats 3 wheat 1 peas paid for Chopping 55 {cent symbol}. I went to Town sold butter & eggs. $1.26 {1.26 in ledger} recd {received} 5.00 {5.00 in ledger} from H Leadley for meat. bgt {bought} groceries & provisions $5.88 all pd {paid} but 46 {cent symbol} {5.42 in ledger} Harware 1 {cent symbol} Stamp 02. show fixed for M {Mina} 05 {55, 01 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 14th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Father Charlie and I went to Church heard D Henderson on nevertheless I have somewhat against them because thou hast lost thy first love It was a strong Hortation col for missionary. 1.00 subscribed, Mina & C {Charlie} went to S.S. {Sunday School}. Put Kyma 2nd to Lord Aberdeen 3rd</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 19th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 20th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 21st</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 22nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 23rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday Feb 18th 1895</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Father & I hauling Turnips into root house. six loads</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 19th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Went to Town in morning recd {received} $10.13 from Aunt Jane bgt {bought} spring for organ 10 {cent symbol} {10 in ledger} went to mercury office and saw about mistake that was made Laces, 25 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} paint 10 {cent symbol} {10 in ledger} retd {returned} grd {gournd} flax to Davey, Chored in Afternoon Whittackers were over in evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 20th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mary & I went up to Jims in morning took a book around stock and did arranged for Jim to come & cut next week</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 21st</span></h2>
<p>Stormy</p>
<p>Father and I choring around barn</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 22nd</span></h2>
<p>stormy Father and I cleaning up oats</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 23rd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mar We all went to town except Father bgt {bought} suit for Charlie 6.50 pictures 2.00 {2.00, 6.50 in ledger} Butter 75 {cent symbol} Eggs 96 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} gro {groceries} $1.71 Hardw sold Turnips to Shultz @ 9 {cent symbol} and if more to get the rise Kettle fixed 30 {cent symbol}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>All but Mina went to Church Heard Rev Stafford preach M {Mina} & C {Charlie} to SS {Sunday School}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 26th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 27th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 28th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_1st_Mch_1895"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 1st Mch 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 2nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 3rd</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 25th Feb 1895</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>{5950-1270 in left ledger} Hauled in two loads of carrots in morning took a load of Turnips to Shultz in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 26th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>{4445-1120 in left ledger} Hauled a load of Turnips & chored the rest of time stamps for Mina's story 12 {cent symbol}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 27th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>{43.20-1185 in left ledger} Helped M Whittaker to move in morning Hauled load of Turnips in afternoon Traded a cow I got from Mr Aitcheson with Mr Baley for a T.B. Durham</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 28th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>{42201050 in left ledger} Hauled a load of Turnips to Shultz, Chored in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 1st Mch 1895</span></h2>
<p>At home all day cleaning up oats, we all went over to Aitchesons excepts Father, spent a pleasant evening paid Mr Aitcheson 43 {cent symbol} bal on cow.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 2nd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Father and Charlie cleaning wheat in morning I went to town sold eggs, $1.29 price per doz. 20 {cent symbol} took a load of turnips in afternoon 42.00-11.90 {42.00, 11.90 in left ledger} stamps for Mina 03</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 3rd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>All went to church but Mary and Andrew, Heard a young man from Brantford preach very well on what is sweeter than honey and stronger than a Lion all but Father and Andrew went to SS {Sunday School}</p>
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<p>Chored in forenoon and took {Gleen?} to bull in afternoon paid Mr Cowan $1.00 for service fee for last year</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 6th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 7th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 8th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 9th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 10th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Monday</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 5th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>took a Grist to mill and 12 bags 60 {cent symbol} Jim was here cutting straw in afternoon, Doll Baley here also</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 6th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Jim was here cutting Hay straw & sawing wood. Had W Baley & R Shoetreed helping</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 7th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>finished sawing wood and hauled a load of Turnips</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 8th</span></h2>
<p>stormy</p>
<p>Took a load of Turnips to shultz @ recd {received} $31.29 Tom {Causat?} tonight brought the colt, and and came for oats</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 9th</span></h2>
<p>cold wet</p>
<p>Choring till afternoon went to see Lythe Wilkinson he has been in Jail ten days was sorry to see him in trouble</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 10th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mary Father & I went to Church heard D Henderson, preach all but Mina C {Charlie} & I went to SS {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday</span></h2>
<p>Hauled two loads manure sold Eggs 55, bgt {bought} Gro {groceries} 55 {55, 55 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wensday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wensday 13th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 14th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 15th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 16th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 17th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 18th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 19th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 12th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Hauled two loads of manure from Davey's,</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wensday 13th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Hauled two loads of manure from flax mill, paid Taylor for flax $6.36 also 63 {cent symbol} {6.36, 63 in ledger} for m flax paid Reed for doctoring Douglas $1.00 {1.00 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 14th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>went to McKenzies baby's funeral Mr & Mrs Wilkinson were at here just as we came home, went to wrights in afternoon looked around stock and then went over to Laidlaw's had quite a chat with Mr Wilkenson</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 15th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Took Mr & Mrs Wilkenson to sto Town in morning did no business, split wood till 4 P.M. & then chored a while then took nettie 2nd to weights bull</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 16th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Father & I splitting wood all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 17th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>All of us went to church except Mary. Heard a stranger preach on (what hast thou in the house) The widows cruse of oil</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 18th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Father & I splitting wood all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 19th</span></h2>
<p>splitting wood in morning went to town after dinner paid for oil stove $7.00 recd {received} $1.00 from Aunt Jane recd {received} $1.13 for Eggs Gro {Groceries} 22 {1.00, 7.00, 1.16, 22 in ledger}</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_March_20th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday March 20th 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 21st</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 22nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 23rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 25th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 26th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 27th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday March 20th 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Father & I working at wood all day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 21st</span></h2>
<p>Went to town Expences 60 {cent symbol} {60 in ledger} Tried to sell team went to Stones sale.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 22nd</span></h2>
<p>went to town with team sold Eggs 2 1/2 doz Eggs 32 {cent symbol} {32 in ledger} Groceries 30 hardware 13 {cent symbol} stamps for Mina 05 {cent symbol} {18, 30, 05 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 23rd</span></h2>
<p>Took a grist of chop to mill 11 bags. 55. Chored the rest of the day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24th</span></h2>
<p>first shower fine & warm</p>
<p>Father went to Church, Mina C {Charlie} & I went to SS {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 25th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Choring in morning went to town in afternoon, bgt {bought} shoes & rubbers for Mina & Charlie $1.80 Underclothes for Father $1.25 rubbers for Mary 30 {cent symbol} {1.80, 1.25, 30 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 26th</span></h2>
<p>stormy</p>
<p>Chored in morning took rock to Town in afternoon sold him to G.B. Morris for $65.00 recd {received} $60.00 {60.00 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 27th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Chored in morning went to town after dinner sold Ram & Ewe & lamb to Hales for $18.50 recd {received} 2.00 bgt drugs 30 {cent symbol} {2.00, 30 in ledger}</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_March_28th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday March 28th 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 29th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 30th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_31st"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 31st</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_1st_April"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 1st April</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday March 28th 1895</span></h2>
<p>Took Andrew to town in morning sold Eggs. 90 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} Gro {groceries} 90 {90, 90 in ledger} Drugs $1.60 {cent symbol} dry goods 10 {cent symbol} stamps for Mina 02 for myself 10 recd {received} $5.00 from Mr Morris bal for on Horse {1.60, 10, 02, 5.00 in ledger} A Hales came for sheep, paid me $16.50 {16.50 in ledger} and two dollars before Gro north had a cow to bull,</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 29th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Choring and making Stauchion for ewe & hauling carrots in afternoon one load, Baleys had two cows to bull</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 30th</span></h2>
<p>fine E {east} wind</p>
<p>Took Father to Station sold Ticket $1.65 sold calf to Hales for $13.00 recd {received} $1.00 {1.00 in ledger} bgt {bought} Shoes for Mina & Charlie $2.50 meat, 63 {cent symbol} Drugs 13 {cent symbol} {2.50, 13, 63 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 31st</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mary & I went to church heard D Henderson preach on Neamiaihi {Nehemiah} building again the walls of Jerusalem, showing that it was the duty of all to take part went to SS heard Rev, Smith review the march lessons</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 1st April</span></h2>
<p>wet</p>
<p>Choring in morning went to town in afternoon, bgt oil Cake, 100" $1.25 Gro {groceries} 30 {cent symbol} sold Eggs, 70 {1.25, 30, 70 in ledger} Willis Walker came out with me we spent a pleasant evening</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_Wenesday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday Wenesday 4th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_3rd_Thursday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 3rd Thursday 4th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 5th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 6th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 7th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 8th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday April 2nd 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Chored in morning took W R. Walker to station in afternoon, took a grist to Mill, 4 bags recd {received} 3.80 " Flour and 200" feed, paid for gristing $1.00 needles 05 {cent symbol} {1.00, 05 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday Wenesday 4th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Took Mysie 2nd to Model Farm Bull, Lord Aberdeen 2nd bgt 4 bu Siberian Oats @ 2.00/50</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 3rd Thursday 4th</span></h2>
<p>did chores and little else as I have a bilious headache & sick stocmach.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 5th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>I am thirty two years old today how time is flying went to town sold eggs 73 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} groceries 33 {73, 33 in ledger} recd {received} $5.00 from Donald McMillan for five bags potatoes {5.00 in ledger}, Aunt Jane paid her note $50.20 sent $5.00 to Miss Treky {5.00 in ledger} as a wedding present, bgt. pens Ink and copy for Charlie, 15 {cetn symbol}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 6th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Charlie & I choring all day,</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 7th</span></h2>
<p>wet</p>
<p>Charlie & I went to church heard Rev Harris preach on (Revive us again)</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 8th</span></h2>
<p>Dull & wet</p>
<p>Took peas to Jim's to change for seed, Mr R Jackson of Peel came along this evening</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_9th_April_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 9th April 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 10th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_11th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 11th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_12th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 12th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 13th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 14th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 9th April 1895</span></h2>
<p>Chroing in morning went to Ged Porter's funeral in afternoon went in to post office got orders for some potatoes</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 10th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Chored in morning went to town with six bags potatoes after dinner sent 5 to D McMillan Shakespere, 1 bag to A.B. McLeaw Smiths Falls recd {received orders for six more bags (6.00 in ledger)</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 11th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Went to mill with grist in morning 10 bags, 50 no, chored in afternoon Will was married today, to Miss Adda Lesky.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 12th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Went to town this morning to meet Will & his Bride met them at the Jun Diamond, had quite a chat, went to P.O. got some more orders for potatoes about 22 bags recd {received} {2.00 in ledger} bgt {bought} bags $1.45 {1.45 in ledger} Came home and filled up potatoes</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 13th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Took a load of potatoes to town in morning recd {received} an order for another bag from Fergus, bgt bag $1.25 {1.00, 1.25 in ledger} Blacksmithing 90 {cent symbol} stamp for M.G. {11 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 14th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mina & I went to Church Town in the morning heard D Henderson preach we all went to Sunday School</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday Apr 15th 1895</span></h2>
<p>plowing all day on ridge Mary went to town to meet Will & his Bride but they did not come, got orders for eighteen bags of potatoes recd {received} fifteen Dollars {15.00 in ledger} in P.O. Orders also recd a letter from Town</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 16th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Took a load of potatoes to town shipped, 20 bags to L Mitchell New Hamburg, 10 bags to J Curry New Market, 3 bags to Basil H Rowe Orillia, 3 bags to G Carter son & co St Marys np 1 to J Hunter Elora, 2 to, Wm {William} Johnston Campbellford bgt {bought} beau 6.45 bags $1.00 oilcake 1.25 salt 40 {cent symbol} plowed a while in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 14th</span></h2>
<p>cultivating most of day back of Elmira road</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 18</span></h2>
<p>Finished cultivating and sowed part of the patch</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 19th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Finished sowing about 7 acres went to porters sale bgt {bought} suddle $1.15 Clevises 20 {cent symbol} lrinek 05, kettle $1.00 neck yoke neckyoke 65, fly nets, 1.25 {1.15, 20, 05, 1.30, 1.25, 65 in ledger} cultivated about five acres</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 20th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Sowed about 6 1/2 acres and cultivated about two also Harrowed it three times</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 22nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 23rd</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday Apr 21st 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mary and Charlie went to Church, C {Charlie} Mina & I went to SS {Sunday School} the lesson was very good</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 22nd</span></h2>
<p>fine & cool</p>
<p>Finished cultivating sowing & harrowing back of Elmira road and started to cultivate Turnip ground</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 23rd</span></h2>
<p>fine & cool</p>
<p>Cultivating all day till 4 PM then started to saw siberian oats Mary went to Jim's for 10 bags potatoes he takes them to the station at 15 {cent symbol} per bag S find bags</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 24th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>sowed {4?} bu siberian and about 8 bu of Joanette on Turnip & potatoe ground & harrowed it over once</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 25th</span></h2>
<p>fine & warm</p>
<p>Took 22 bags empire state potatoes to station, shipped them also 10 bags, Rural New Yorker to bgt {bought} 20 bags Empire State from G.J. Thorp @ 80 {cent symbol} per bag pd 3.00 {3.00 in ledger} on them recd {received} $7.00 {7.00 in ledger} for potatoes from different parties</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 26th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Finished plowing ridge finished picking stones on meadow, leveled the place where pit was went for Grist 8 bags 40 paid for last 50 - 90 recd {received} $1.00 {1.00 in ledger} for potatoes</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 29th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 30th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_May_1st_1895"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday May 1st 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 2nd</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 28th April 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mary C {Charlie} & I went to church heard D Briggs preach the anniversary sermon He showed very clear that God works through human agencies it was quite a treat</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 29th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>sowed oats on rape land and peas on ridge</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 30th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Took 8 bags of potatoes to ship to four parties, recd {received} $10.00 {10.00 in ledger} from L. Mitchell New Hamburg sold a load of Hay to G.B. Morris post cards, 02 sold Butter $1.40 bgt Gro {Groceries} 85 shoes, 90, Hat for Charlie 10 {cent symbol} {1.40, 85, 10 in ledger} socks & mits for C Harrowed ridge</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday May 1st 1895</span></h2>
<p>Went to town with load of hay 2690 lb @ $10.00 per ton 142 bgt {bought} 13 lb Sugar Cane seed, 1.00 Mangel & Carrot 85 {cent symbol} Flax $1.35 paid 100 bal 35, Oranges 15 {cent symbol} stamp for Mina 3 {cent symbol} & P.O. Order for Jeau's fare $1.75 sol {14.12, 85, 1.00, 1.00, 35, 03 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 2nd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Had Walter Russel rolling 40 np I plowed Mangel & Carrot ground have slaters roller pd $1.00 {1.00 in ledger} for use of it</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 3rd</span></h2>
<p>fine & shower</p>
<p>raised a few drill for mangels in morning went to town after recd {received} $7.00 {7.00 in ledger} for potatoes dinner paid rent to Mr Simpson $200.00 {200.00 in ledger} paid F.W. Hudson $1.00 {1.00 in ledger} for fee of Membership in Sheep breeders association bgt bags $1.20 {1.20 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 5th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 6th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday May 4th 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Went to Town in morning sold butter, 78 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} Hat for Mary $4.00 Dress goods for Mina $2.88, recd dress good for Mary 93 {cent symbol} {4.00, 2.88, 93 in ledger} recd {received $3.00 for potatoes {3.00 in ledger} Lima 15 {cent symbol} Onions & seeds ect, 40 {cent symbol} {40 in ledger}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 5th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mina and I went to Church heard A Sermon on Love by Rev Hinks of Owen Sound we all went to SS {Sunday School}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 6th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>I took colt up to Kerby's to pasture, and took home Turnip sower to Shortreeds, I have to pay $1.25 per month for colts pasture in afternoon I rolled part of the flat near W.E. {west/east} road</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 7th</span></h2>
<p>Shower</p>
<p>Finished rolling flat and cultivated corn ground Kyma of Treadhill had heifer calf</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 8th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>shipped 8 bags potatoes bgt {bought} twine & tags 15 {cent symbol} stamps 05, got two loads of manure from Davy's</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 9th</span></h2>
<p>went to town in morning shipped 3 bags potatoes brought home a load of manure sowed sugar cane in evening</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 10th May 1895</span></h2>
<p>went to Town in morning shipped five bags potatoes brought home a load of manure, clipped four sheep, washed dorset 2 1/2 2 3/4 staple washed shrop 5 1/2 lbs unwashed shrop 7 lbs</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 11th</span></h2>
<p>Dull & cool</p>
<p>Had two heavy showers Mary & I went to town. Mary got her teeth put in, paid for them fifteen dollars, and meat account $1.59 $16.59 {16.59 in ledger} bgt {bought} the 20 bags E {Empire} State potatoes from Thorp. paid him $13.00, Shipped a bag to aa Gage, Brampton recd {received $1.00 from him, bgt two bags Burpees extra early for $1.00 np bgt 1/2 bush seed corn</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 12th</span></h2>
<p>cool</p>
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<p>Mary and I went to Church D Henderson preached... was Sacrament Sunday... C {Charlie} & I Monday went to S.S. {sunday school}... came this afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 13th</span></h2>
<p>cool</p>
<p>... manure most of the... Mr Barker's boy helping 60 me</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 14th</span></h2>
<p>Dull & drizzly</p>
<p>... manure all day had... Barker helping me @ .75{cent symbol}... load of hay to Baleys 2913... load weighed 2880</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 16th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 17th</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 20th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday May 15th 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>John Barker & I Hauling manure all day about twenty five loads J's wages 75</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 16th</span></h2>
<p>fine & cool</p>
<p>Hauling manure all day about twenty four loads, got a letter stating that Joe Tesky was dead, also sent some orders for potatoes</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 17th</span></h2>
<p>fine & cool</p>
<p>Finished hauling manure then John spread till noon & I plowed, John plowed in Afternoon I clipped sheep, I finished Mary went to town, bgt {bought} shere 40 {cent symbol} paid John for helping me $3.50 {40, 3.50 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 18th</span></h2>
<p>Dull & wet</p>
<p>plowed in morning back of Elmira road, chored in afternoon, bgt 5 bags potatoes from Hewer, 3.00 {3.00 in ledger} to be shipped to St. Marys and peterboro {Peterborough}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 20th</span></h2>
<p>fine & cool</p>
<p>Had Wal Dawsons man helping me spread dung ect 75 {cent symbol}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 21st</span></h2>
<p>we finished spreading and start almost finished plowing in recd {received} $2.00 from Thos Guy Oshawa {2.00 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 23rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 24th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 25th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 26th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 27th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 28th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 29th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 22nd May 1895</span></h2>
<p>finished plowing and Harrowing in manure took a grist to mill 9 bags 45 {45 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 23rd</span></h2>
<p>went to town with wool, sold it for 18 1/2 for washed & 11 1/2 for unwashed had 46" washed & 13 unwashed {10.00 in ledger} underclothes for Mina $1.25 mits & socks for Charlie 50 {cent symbol" paid freight on potatoes to Doblington 38 {38 in ledger} paid W. Dawson for Man's help $1.50 {1.50 in ledger} buns 05 wheel for democrat 30 {30 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 24th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>planting and cutting potatoes all day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 25th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>plating potatoes went to town in evening, bgt {bought} Gro {groceries} 45 {cent symbol} Stationary for Charlie 05 {05 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 26th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mary & Charlie went to Church we all went to S.S. {sunday school}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 27th</span></h2>
<p>Fine & Cool</p>
<p>We Finished planting potatoes in back field</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 28th</span></h2>
<p>fine & warm</p>
<p>Sowed ashes bgt board at mill 16 {cent symbol} {16 in ledger} Harrowed. Mary sold butter 7 @ 77/11 {32 in ledger} bgt gro 45 recd {received cash {45 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 29th</span></h2>
<p>Hot</p>
<p>working at {Slatute?} labor all day, had Gev Barker helping me</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 30th</span></h2>
<p>working on Road will 3 PM then started to haul rails planted a few potatoes had Gev Barker helping paid him 1.00 {1.00 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_June_1st_1895"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday June 1st 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 3rd</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday May 31st 1895</span></h2>
<p>Fixed fence and picked stones till noon went to town after dinner sold cow to wakefield for $43.00 {43.00 in ledger} paid my account $1.45 {1.45 in ledger} bgt {bought} meat 15 {cent symbol} Brau 65, Flax 75 {cent symbol} recd {received} $2.00 from expernses @ {2.00, 1.45, 75, 65, 15 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday June 1st 1895</span></h2>
<p>warm</p>
<p>fixing fence along ridge went into town in evening to see Mr Jackson he came out and looked at farm Buildings ect.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 2nd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>May, Mina & Charlie went to Church heard we all went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 3rd</span></h2>
<p>I started to Mt Forest about five A.M. arrived at home about 1P.M. had a pleasant trip got horse shoed on the the way 20 {cent symbol} {20 in ledger} Tuesday 4th fine Took a look around the stock and Farms had chat with each of the friends then went to Will's for the evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 4th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>went to fish in morning along old creek it was rather poor fishing and I caught nothing worth while speaking of, then went and had a talk with Tom, had dinner at Wills & mother & I left for Guelph. saw Mr Spears</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 6th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 7th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday June 5th 1895</span></h2>
<p>got up rather late looked around stock wrote to Andrew, went to town paid Insurance assessment deposited check for cow 42.00 {42.00 in ledger} went to Mr Jackson's did no business, Took a look at Mr McDougall's polled Angus Cattle</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 6th</span></h2>
<p>fine & cool</p>
<p>Fixing fence all day on N. East side of ridge</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 7th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Harrowed potatoes and corn in morning and spudded thistles the rest of the day Mr S. was here today we had a talk about the farm, he wants $1000 down and bal in four six years, in yearly payments</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 8th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>C {Charlie} W {Willie} & I spudded thistles most of the day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 9th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mina, mother & I went to church Heard Rev Eby on the new Creature & also in evening, Mina C {Charlie} & I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 10th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>took the Dorset Ram back to the Farm, Plowed after I got back, went to lecture in evening 25 {cent symbol} {25 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 11th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>took a load of hay to town 2085" at 10 $10.42 plowed in afternoon {10.42 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 13th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 14th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 15th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_16"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 16</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1895 Wenesday the 12th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>took a load of hay to town sold it at $10 22.34 lbs at $11.17 {cent symbol} plowed in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 13th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Took a load of hay to Town sold @ $10 = 19.75 lbs = $9.84 {9.84 in ledger} bgt {bought} plaster & paris green 1.00 Gro {groceries} 57 bag of potatoes 40 {cetn symbol} whip 75 {57, 1.00, 40, 74 in ledger} got 70 ft of Lumber at Stuarts in return for some I left there Had three mares to Douglas one third of Stuarts and two serves of Dawsoms, at $6 each insured in foal, Jas Simpson left bags for what peas I have to spare he paid me $15.00 {15.00 inledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 14th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mary and mother started to Jennies about 6 A.M. I plowed Turnip land most of the day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 15th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Took a load of chop to Mull Jim's peas weighed 1408 lbs 17.08 28.28 17.24 ordered two silver ornaments with inscription for Charlie & W Dobbie paid for shopping and bran $1.82 Recd {received} 5.00 {70, 1.82, 5.00 in ledger}from Mr McDougall for Bull service</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 16</span></h2>
<p>mother & Mary were in {Cheltenhom?} and none of us went to church M {Mina} C {Charlie} & I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 18th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 19th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 20th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 21st</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 22nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 23rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 24th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 25th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 17th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>sold calf W.L. Bruder for ten Dollar np went to hunt stray sheep in morning and plowed rest of the day Mr Simpson came today also mother & Mary</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 18th</span></h2>
<p>plowing most of the day Finished plowing & harrowing Turnip ground</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 19th</span></h2>
<p>Raising drill & sowing Turnip</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 20th</span></h2>
<p>hoeing mangels all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 21st</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>hoeing mangels all day finished</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 22nd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>hoeing carrots all day C {Charlie} helping part of the time, mother went to Hamilton Ticket $2.40 {2.40 in ledger} money for spending 1.00 {1.00 in ledger} Mr Baley got 7 1/2 lbs sugar seed came 58 {cent symbol}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 23rd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mina & I went to church Mina C {Charlie} & I to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 24th</span></h2>
<p>had a shower</p>
<p>choring in morning had {calf?} morell in afternoon helping me to hoe mangels & corn</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 25th</span></h2>
<p>Finished hoeing & scuffling mangels & started at carrots went to town for Dr for Mr Simpson bgt {bought} Gro {groceries} 64 {cent symbol} meat 25 {25, 64 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 27th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 28th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 29th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 30th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_July_1st_1895"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday July 1st 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 2nd</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 26th June 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Finished carrots also sowed corn bal of Turnips and picked some potatoe bugs, had a shower this evening wrote to Live Stock Journal paid @ morrel $1.25 {1.25 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 27th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mary took M {Mina} & C {Charlie} to school to day Entrance paid their fees 2.00 {2.00 in ledger} {upast?} make 05 {05 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 28th</span></h2>
<p>shower fine</p>
<p>Mary took M {Mina} & C {Charlie} to school bgt {bought} spools 05, stamps 3 {cent symbol} veal shanks 20 {cent symbol} {03, 05, 20 in ledger} had Mr Whittaker 1/2 day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 29th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mary took M {Mina} & C {Charlie} to school bgt bread & syrup 27 {cent symbol} paid Mr Whittaker 75 {cent symbol} Dresses for Mina $3.25 {27, 75, 3.25 in ledger} Finished plowing for rape and did some choring</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 30th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mina C {Charlie} & I went to Church heard Mr Chambers of Toronto on the Spirit of God Dwelling in us, we also went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday July 1st 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mowed about an acre next west end road hoes potatoes & harrowed rape ground put up hay recd {received} 135.00 {133.00 in ledger} from Mr {Gesman?}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 2nd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>sowed rape mowed about four three acres behind barn on flat groceries 2.73 recd {received} cash went to town bgt {bought} rape $1.70 oil 45 humbug 10. recd 25 {cent symbol} from Mr bgt porter 15 {cent symbol} sold Butter 34 @ 13 {25, 4.42, 05, 1.70, 10, 2.73 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 4th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 5th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 6th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 7th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 8th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 9th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 10th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday July 3rd 1895</span></h2>
<p>Fixing hay fork in morning Charlie, hoeing potatoes, Hauled 2 loads hay in afternoon took home roller recd {received} 10.00 from Mr Baley {10.00 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 4th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>scuff At hay in morning & Hauled three loads & kiled up what I cut in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 5th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>scuffled potatoes and then got ready & went to picnic we had a real good time Expenses today 95 Flax & groceries 15 {15, 95 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 6th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>hauled cut hay in morning & hauled four loads in afternoon & put up what we cut. Mother Came back from Hamilton Bugy fixed 25 {cent symbol} meat 23 {cent symbol} postage for Mina 03 {25,23, 05 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 7th</span></h2>
<p>fine Hot</p>
<p>Mary C {Charlie} & I went to Church heard D Henderson Mina C {Charlie} & I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 8th</span></h2>
<p>Dull Showery</p>
<p>Hauled in two loads hay in morning, then worked at potatoes scuffling ect ground {knives?} ect.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 9th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>cutting hay and scuffling & hoeing roots, Frost at night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 10th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mr Simpson Died this morning about 7:15 A.M. with apoplexy we did nothing except put up some hay in afternoon</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_12th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 12th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 14th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_15"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 15</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 16th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 17th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July Thursday 11th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>I went to town in morning for mower knives fixed 30 {cent symbol} horse shoed 25 meat 2.15 Groceries .95 Bread ect 56 {cent symbol} {30, 2.15, 25, 95, 56 in ledger} came home and chored the rest of the day {Nathe?} & Mrs Knowles came today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 12th</span></h2>
<p>wet</p>
<p>boys hoed potatoes and rest of us got ready for the funeral which took place about 2:30 P.M. He is now over with his Earthly Troubles he worked until within a Month of the end</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 14th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Father C {Charlie} & I went to Church Mary is not well Mina C {Charlie} & I went to SS {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 15</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Hauled hay back of Elmira road 4 loads, mowed the rest of the day had a shower</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 16th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Took Mary to Doctor in morning she has Bronkitis he gave her some medicine and general directions about care ect, mowed and put up hay Gro {groceries} ect 1.39 mower knife 2.50 {2.50, 1.39 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 17th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>mowed in morning hauled 4 loads from back field & put up what we cut</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 19th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_20th_.7BChaupable.3F.7D"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 20th {Chaupable?}</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 21st</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 22nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 23rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 24th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday July 18th 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Hauled nine loads and mowed and put up some hay in swamp had Walter Baley all day 1/2 day with tram and walter russel in afteroon bgt {bought} crock for Mrs Knowles 13 {cent symbol} { 13 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 19th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Father & boys hoeing turnips and I mowed most of day had a shower in afternoon</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 20th {Chaupable?}</span></h2>
<p>Chored a while in morning went to town with Father paid him $1.25 got chopping & Brau $1.31 Groceries 1.95 Dry good 1.25 Drugs, Bananas, 20 Fish 35 laces 10 {cent symbol} had W Baley after tea {1.31, 1.25, 1.95, 1.25, 05, 20, 35, 10 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 21st</span></h2>
<p>showery full</p>
<p>went for medicine for Mary in morning and Mina C {Charlie} & I went to S.S. {Sunday School} in Afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 22nd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Hauled in six loads hay in afternoon, off flat, had Walter Baley in afternoon paid him 25 50 {25 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 23rd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>mowed a little in morning boys hoeing turnips</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 24th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>went to town in morning took Mary to Doctor, bgt {bought} Gro {groceries} 17 {cent symbol} Dry goods 75 {cetn symbol} Groceries, 33, meat 45, Drugs 85 {14, 75, 33, 45, 85 in ledger} came home & hoed turnips</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 26th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 27th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 28th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 29th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 30th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_1st_Aug_1895"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 1st Aug 1895</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday July 25th 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Choring and putting paris green on potatoes with spray pump</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 26th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>went up to J Knowle's place to look around it and see about buying or renting it, came home & chored in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 27th</span></h2>
<p>wet</p>
<p>Fixing up Bull stall and things in general went to town in evening bgt {bought} hardward 25 {cent symbo} Groceries 38 {cent symbol} paper for Mina 05 paper for envelopes 23 {25, 38, 03, 23 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 28th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>went to church in morning heard D Henderson {illegible} Mr H Leadley came out dinner - went to SS {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 29th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>went to see Mr Darby about Knowles place offered 6000 for it to pay 1/3 down bal on Mortgage at 5%.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 30th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>heavy rain last nighthoed turnips in morning went to town in afternoon bgt hardware 45 Dry Goods {45 in ledger}</p>
<p>Tuesday 31st</p>
<p>pulling weeds & scuffling turnips</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 1st Aug 1895</span></h2>
<p>put cows in put through the day that are preparing for the show went to town in morning bgt dress for Mary $6.95 shoes 1.30 Hardware 50 deposited $2 for Charlie $2 for Henry & $3 for Mina {6.95, 1.30, 50, 3.00, 2.00, 2.00 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 3rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 4th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 5th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 6th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 4th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 8th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 9th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 2nd Aug 1895</span></h2>
<p>putting clip on cattle in morning & hauling up much for bedding and Hauled load of Green feed in afternoon.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 3rd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>plowed where green feed was in morning and boys cutting wood, went to town in afternoon bgt Flax 33" 75 {cent symbol} np paid Thorp's account $1.20 shoe mended {75, 10, 1.20 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mina, C {Charlie} & I went to Church Took Sacrament. D Henderson preached.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 5th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Choring all day getting barn & grainery ready for harvest and fixing things up in general</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 6th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Took Mr Knowles to town rape seed 13 {cent symbol} Groceries 25 {cent symbol} dry goods 25 {cent symbol} {13, 25, 25 in ledger} Took a look around {illegible} Farm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 4th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>M Baley started to cut Sowed rape, boys were scuffling & hoeing turnips</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 8th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>M Baley started to cut our oats today we also cut most of our peas & shocked up some oats</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 9th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Trent went with Andrew for his Furniture and bgt {bought} basket 40 {cent symbol} {40, 05 in ledger} boys scuffling Turnips & choring stamp for Mina</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_11th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 11th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_12th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 12th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 13th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 14th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday Aug 10th 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Finished pulling peas, also shocked most of the oats that were cut and chored a little also finished scuffling turnips Mary paid for dress making 5.00 stamp 03. Gloves for Mina 15 {cent symbol} {5.00, 03, 15 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 11th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Mary and I went to Church in the morning. Heard a young man preach he was very good, Mina, C {Charlie} & I went to S.S. {Sunday School} in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 12th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Took Mary and Andrew to the train in the morning, Mary hat and waterproof $5.00 Ticket $2.75 money she took with her bgt {bought} hardware 42 {cent symbol} postage form 6 {cent symbol} postage for myself, 03, Bran 80 {cent symbol} {5.00, 1.15, 2.75, 06, 80, 03 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 13th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Baleys finished cutting all but about 3/4 of an acre of our oats, this morning we finished shocking it up and hauled in the peas, 4 loads</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 14th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Finished peas & hauled two loads of oats, went to town bgt {bought} Groceries, 50 {cent symbol} got 100" of flour to be returned again sent a P.O. order to J + J for our cattle, 5 {cent symbol} for order envelope 05 {6.00, 05, 15 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 16th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 17th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 19th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 20th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday Aug 15th 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Hauled in four loads of oats, and did the chores</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 16th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>went to town this morning to see M Sandilands about the farm he is going to do what he can in my case hauled four loads of oats</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 17th</span></h2>
<p>shower & storm in evening</p>
<p>Hauled three loads of oats 2 siberian, {farmer?} went to town in evening bgt {bought} meat {45 in ledger} had all chocks & some fences to set up after storm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18th</span></h2>
<p>cool</p>
<p>Mina & I went to church heard the Pastor of Centinary Church Hamilton preach, it was very good, M {Mina} C {Charlie} & I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 19th</span></h2>
<p>cool</p>
<p>went to town with grist in morning 12 1/2 bags, 72 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} wheat germ, 25" 56 tea, 37 {cent symbol} other groceries 18 {cent symbol} {72, 56, 27, 18 in ledger} Baleys finished out cutting today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 20th</span></h2>
<p>Changeable</p>
<p>washing show cattle in morning, Hauled in two loads Joanette oats in the afternoon and fixed cattle sheets in evening</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 23rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 24th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday Aug 22nd</span></h2>
<p>fine & cool</p>
<p>After chores were done in the morning Andrew and I went up to Jim's to see about farm I offered to let Jim have it at the four Thousand if they would throw off this year's rent, Jim did not agree to it yet. A {Andrew} went up to see Th him in afternoon had a letter from Mary. She is improving in health</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 23rd</span></h2>
<p>Andrew & I went to see about the sanlan farm as Jim has decided to take this farm and I have went a proposal to sanlan about the farm, and saw M McTaggart about the place, chored in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 24th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Finished hauling our oats except the swamp patch went to town in afternoon bgt {bought} C oil 70. Molasses 38 {cent symbol} basket for Mina 25 {cent symbol} stamp 06 06 washers 05 3 {70, 38, 25, 06, 05 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 25th</span></h2>
<p>went to meet Mary in the in the morning, she arrived all safe, saw, Dr Herod about Mr Sanlan he is coming up on Monday, boys choring all day</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 26th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 27th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 28th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 29th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 25th Aug 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine warm</p>
<p>Mina & Charalie went to Church in the morning we all went to SS {Sunday School} had a good lesson</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 26th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mary & Andrew & I went to C Town to see about buying the Sanlan Farm we came to an agreement and I signed it and paid down $100.00, we had dinner at Hotel, 75 horse. 10. selery, 15, watch fixed 25</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 27th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>sent man to Dawson's Thrashing {75 in ledger}, Andrew & I took a look around the Farm Then went into town, bgt {bought} Groceries $1.25, stamps + P.C 610 {10, 1.25 in ledger} bananas 10 {cent symbol}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 28th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Took two loads of hay to town, 1st $14.20 2nd $20.40 {14.20, 20.40 in ledger} Fees 30 {cent symbol} meat $1.40 pd 1.00 {1.00, 40, 30 in ledger} Jim and Andrew came down to look around barn and stables, they have decided for us to burn the woo green standing wood</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 29th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Thrashing today. had. 11 men besides thrashers and myself 2 from shortreed 1 Dawson 1 slater 1 russel</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 30th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_31st"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 31st</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_1st_sept"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 1st sept</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 2nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 3rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_Monday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday Monday 4th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday Aug 29th 1895</span></h2>
<p>{Contd?} fine</p>
<p>1 McWilliams & Liam 1 Autcheson 1 Baley & James, hired three Dawsons Barker's J at 1.00 boys at 75 {cent symbol} each = 2.50 paid S Aitcheson $5.00 bal due $2.00 {2.50, 5.00, 2.00 in ledger} we have a very good yield of grain I think about, 900 bu of oats and 60 bu pf peas 20 loads of oats and 4 loads peas</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 30th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>went to town in morning sold a load of hay delivered it in afternoon & sold another today's @ 14.75 Tomorrow's 15.00</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 31st</span></h2>
<p>fine & cool</p>
<p>Took a load of hay to J.M. Bond in morning 2800 lbs @ $15.00 per ton = 21.00 {21.00 in ledger} also recd {received} pay for yesterdays load {18.14 in ledger} took a load to Borsh in afternoon 2460 at $14.25 per L. = 17.00 {cent symbol} {17.00 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 1st sept</span></h2>
<p>Mary and I went to church Mina C {Charlie} & I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 2nd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>chored most of the day went to town bgt {bought} rope 45 {cent symbol} {45 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3rd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Hauled two loads of hay to town, $21.24 + 19.90 {21.24, 19.90 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday Monday 4th</span></h2>
<p>Took Two loads of hay to R Stewart $18.98 {cent symbol} $22.34 {18.98 in ledger} Groceries .44. Tomatoes 40, stamps 9 {cent symbol} {44, 40, 9 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 6th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 7th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 8th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 9th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday SEPT 1895</span></h2>
<p>went to town in the morning God hey pressed 1.00 recd {received} $22.34 for a load of hay{22.34 in ledger} bgt {bought} molasses and jar 63. feed botes $2.80 np {2.80 in ledger} got Sallons to trim Bulls feet $2.00 np {2.00 in ledger} saw Mr. Saunders and found that title is all right but we have to get a giant claim deed from Dominion bank, on account of their mortgage, I have to call and see them in Toronto</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 6th</span></h2>
<p>fine ½ care to Toronto $9.00 Took stock to station and started for Toronto exhibition where we arrived about dark in evening paid for car 9.00 {9.00 in ledger} to receive $ rebate & Whitlaw the same.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 7th</span></h2>
<p>fine Fixed up stock Stewart came with his from the end.W. also three head from Sarnia</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 8th</span></h2>
<p>Spend a quiet day not much tour on the grounds went to service in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 9th</span></h2>
<p>fine Washing cattle and preparing the generally for the show ring</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 10th</span></h2>
<p>fine Pairing for the ring but were put off until tomorrow</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_12th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 12th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 13th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 14th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 11th Sept 1895</span></h2>
<p>Our cattle were judged today we recd {received} 1st & medal for bull 1st for bull calf, 1st & 3rd for cow 1st for 3 year old cow 2nd for heifer calf and 1st for herd in all $133.00 saw a number of old friends Mr Blight, L. Walker, H McDougall, Jas McDougall Mrs Dulson.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 12th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>keeping stock in fair shape and looking around the grounds, Tom came Telegram Tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 13th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Jemmie, John & Bessie stayed with us all night, I have taken a cold, we shipped for Montreal tonight {25 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 14th</span></h2>
<p>cold</p>
<p>our car fare to Montreal is $37.13 & we are to receive $4.13 if we are under 22500 lbs of a load I pay half stewart half $18.57 {18.57 in ledger} Travelling all day through poor looking country</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15th</span></h2>
<p>fine & warm</p>
<p>arrived at mile end about 9 AM and got to grounds about noon things are not very inviting</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 16</span></h2>
<p>T & I washed the cattle and prepared generally for show ring.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 18th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 19th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 20th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 21st</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 22nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 23rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 24th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 25th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 17th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Tuesday we prepared for showing in morning were took into ring about 2 P.M. & repeated Toronto victories also 1st on heifer calf</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 18th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>spent all day in taking care of cattle and looking around Grounds ect went to the Doctor got some medicine cost 1.00 {1.00 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 19th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>choring generally and tact taking as good care of myself as I could bed</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 20th</span></h2>
<p>warm</p>
<p>work was about same as yesterday we are held longer than usual bed for 4 nights & 1 meal $1.25 {1.25 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 21st</span></h2>
<p>very warm</p>
<p>1/2 car to Ottawa $5.50 {5.50 in ledger}</p>
<p>we put stock on the train about noon and they stayed there ill dark, we have been rather badly used at Montreal</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 22nd</span></h2>
<p>hot</p>
<p>we arrived in Ottawa about noon got stock settled on the grounds and hunted a boarding place went to service in evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 23rd</span></h2>
<p>warm</p>
<p>we washed stock & got ready to show tomorrow</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 24th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>we were preparing to show but were not called out</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 25th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>we were called out today about 3 P.M. and had some changes made, Mysr 1st & Diploma Kyma 2 II Bull calf took Diploma</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 27th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 28th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 29th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 30th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_Oct_1st_1895"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday Oct 1st 1895</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 26th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>chored and looked around a little went to parliament building went into Tower it was a Grand sight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 27th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>chored & prepared to leave in evening which we did about 5 P.M. got loaded about dark</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 28th</span></h2>
<p>cool</p>
<p>spent the day on the road to home it was quite pleasant but we are now quite tired of Train and show</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 29th</span></h2>
<p>cool</p>
<p>arrived home th ten oclock today feeling quite tough</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 30th</span></h2>
<p>cool</p>
<p>went to Town with Tom in morning took a look over the new farm, got our Truck at the station and shipped Tom's calf to Mt Forest paid Tom $12.00 paid Mr Scroggie $9.00 {12.00, 9.00 in ledger} 5 that I borrowed & 4 that Mary got in goods ect while I was away bgt, Grapes ect 42 {cent symbol} paid Rudd, for feed pans $2.80 paid Lawrence Goetz $1.00 {42, 2.80, 1.00 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday Oct 1st 1895</span></h2>
<p>I was sick all day, & stayed in bed, Lawrence Goetz finished plowing at new farm and I paid him 5.65 he recd {received} 60 {cent symbol} from Mary before</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 3rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 4th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 5th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday Oct 2nd 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Andrew Mary and I went to town to settle about the farm we could not make a final settlement as the deed had not come back from Quebec so at present have to wait paid Mrs Johnston for Lawrence's board $2.25 bal to pay yet $2.25 {2.25, 2.25 in ledger} received the Registered pedigree of Hether Belle from Dawes & Co Lachine</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 3rd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Choring in morning putting lambs on rape fixing fence fixing calf to prevent sucking cutting corn in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 4th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>went to tiwn with grist paid for 100" of flour I got before & got, 53" of flour & 93" of bran & shorts, paid sallows for paring Bulls feet $2.00, paid Wakefields bill 4.00 stamp for Mina, 03, {2.00, 4.00, 03, 10 in ledger} saw Saunders about deed but it has not come yet recd {received} agreement & copy of mortgage had Mr Neish helping this afternoon 40 {cent symbol} {40 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 5th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Had three McRaw boys helping to pick potatoes have to pay them, 65 {cent symbol} {65 in ledger} Henry Leadley was here also, we got on fairly well paid Henry $1.00 {1.00 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mary C {Charlie} & I went to church heard D Henderson preach Mina C & I went to SS {Sunday School}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_8th_Oct"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 8th Oct</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 9th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 10th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 7th</span></h2>
<p>Dull & damp</p>
<p>went to town in morning to see about help to take up potatoes, got Henry & Willie Sadrocendke @ 30 {cent symbol} each per day on fine days. nothing on event sent $5.00 To Harvey Illinois {5.00 in ledger} to register two calves Bowman's no 1 and Bonnie Lad {illegible} express 05. stamps 08 bgt {bought} Shoes for Mina and C {Charlie} $2.45 postage for Mina 05, socks for C {Charlie} 70. Books for C 15, for Mina 1.00 Mina's Hat dress and jacket $10.20 Leggings for Charlie 50 paid Mina's fees for Sept {2.45, 05, 70, 15, 1.00, 10.20, 50, 2.00 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 8th Oct</span></h2>
<p>cold Taking up potatoes all day had McRae's boys helping 65 np {65 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 9th</span></h2>
<p>cold</p>
<p>working at potatoes all day had McCrae boys</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 10th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>we finished potatoes except harrowing had boys all day {65 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 11th</span></h2>
<p>wet</p>
<p>picked potatoes a while in morning and then chored rest of the day had, 1 man from Baley's and and Lawrence Goetz at Russel's thrashing 1/2 day Lawrence chored the rest of day</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_14"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 14</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday Oct 12th 95</span></h2>
<p>Dull & damp</p>
<p>went to mill with grist 11 bags then went to colt to Mr Kerbys. paid for chopping then went to town sent 6.00 to Dawes & co. Lachine for reg heifer Heather Belle, paid $6.50 to Peter Anderson for Mr J Kerby for colt pasture paid for Line 5 {cent symbol} stamp & order 08, bgt {bought} shere for plow 40 {cent symbol} paid R Shortreed for Show Ticket came home and chored in evening {55, 6.00, 6.50, 08, 40, 1.00 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mary Charlie and I went to Church heard Rev Crosby preach on Abraham's faith Mina C {Charlie} & I went to S.S. {Sunday School} Mary Mina & I went to church in evening heard Crosby and Hunter preach their farewell Exhortations</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 14</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Had L Goetz and McRae boys helping, Kyma 3 calved today bull C</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 15th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Finished taking up mangels carrots and potatoes have about 300 bags of potatoes, 11 loads mangels 4 loads carrots, had L, I and Mcrae boys went to town executed the mortgage and to apply bgt {bought} Gro {groceries} 98. W Soda 25, recd {received} on principal 2.00 from Exhibition of {Row?} front mortgage sent $1.00 to Canada Life Assurance Co. Hamilton {illegible} {98, 2.00 in ledger}</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_Oct_16th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday Oct 16th 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 17th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 18th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday Oct 16th 1895</span></h2>
<p>Lawrence Goetz and I plowing down on new farm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 17th</span></h2>
<p>cool</p>
<p>Lawrence & I plowing all day. Baley's sent a hand to Shortreeds thrashing for me Russel is to go tomorrow paid McRae boys $5.00 they have to return 80 {cent symbol} {5.00 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 18th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Lawrence and I plowing he all day and I until 3.45 P.M. then I went to town bgt {bought} meat. 30 {cent symbol} Flour 50" to be returned saw McLeau's boy and he says I am to come in to see about the farm business recd {received} registered certificates of pedigree of Bowmans no 1 and Bonnie lad, Also recd receipt from Canada life Assurance Co of $100 paid on principal of Bowfront mortgage</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 19th</span></h2>
<p>Dull first Snow</p>
<p>Lawrence plowing all day and I in afternoon boys hoeing out blue weed I went to town in morning to see about deed but it has not come yet. Sent word about insurance that we would only insure for 1500 with the mortgage drew $10.00 out of bank paid Johnston $2.25 for board, paid Lawrence $1.00 bgt apples 775 {cent symbol} {2.25, 1.00, 75 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 21st</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 22nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 24th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 25th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 20th Oct 1895</span></h2>
<p>Dull Stormy</p>
<p>Mina and I went to Church heard D Henderson preach a sermon on giving, it was very good. M {Mina} C {Charlie} & I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 21st</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Lawrence and I plowing all day at new farm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 22nd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Taking up Turnips all day had Lawrence and Fred McRae</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 23</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Andrew and I went to town to see about farm deed could not finish up the business until more word was received from Toronto Lawrence was here all at Baleys thrashing in the morning and pulling turnips in afternoon I bgt {bought} sickle 35 {cent symbol} Groceries 63 {cent symbol} sold eggs 75 {35, 63, 75 in ledger} bal to our credit 18 {cent symbol} Fred McRae was here all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 24th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Lawrence & I pulling turnips all day Fred McRae picking</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 25th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Lawrence and I pulling turnips all day Mary Mina Charlie Henry Leadley & I all went to tea meeting, I paid for all 75 {cent symbol} 15 {cent symbol} for Mina</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 26th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Taking up turnips had Lawrence H Leadley & McRae boys went to town in morning Paid Lawrence $5.00 {5.00 in ledger}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday October 27th</span></h2>
<p>Dull & wet</p>
<p>Mary and Charlie went to Church in morning Mina C {Charlie} & I went to SS {Sunday School} in afternoon, had a good school</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 28th</span></h2>
<p>Stormy</p>
<p>Andrew and I went to town saw Saunders about Lease Agreement, also asked the advice of Mr Lamprey and K McLean, and by their advice we signed the agreement paid, McLean $1913.24 {1912.24 in ledger} for Blake Lash & Cassids Toronto Also paid Saunders $5.00 {5.00 in ledger} that I agreed to it he did the business for me, paid for Abstract 80 {cent symbol} {80 in ledger} reg deed $1.55 {1.55 in ledger} reg Final order of foreclosure 50 {cent symbol} {50 in ledger} left the order foreclosure and deed to be registered, Came home & laid up turnips pit and did the chores. Ji came this evening and offers to give us $75.00 for to leave the place after the fat Stock Show we got the chaff, half the wood, he gets what straw is left and the hay fork arrangements</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 29th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Lawrence and I covering and fencing pit Lawrence here 3/4 day paid Minas fees for October, Stationary for Mina 15 {cent symbol} {15 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_31st"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 31st</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_1st_Nov_1895"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 1st Nov 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 2nd</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 30th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>took 595 lbs wheat to Mill recd {received} 400" flour 175" fee I paid for chopping seven bags & making flour of the 595 of wheat into flour $1.35 sold lamb skin, 80 {80, 1.35 in ledger} paid fee fo cattle breeders Association 1.00 {1.00 in ledger} bgt {bought} a horned dorset ewe lamb $5.25 {5.25 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 31st</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Lawrence and I plowing all day, finished the sixteen acre field and also patch beside roots</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 1st Nov 1895</span></h2>
<p>Lawrence and I plowing all day finished patch between house and creek and started behind bush, I went to town in evening made application for insurance, and recd {received} Interim receipt, for $1200.00 in the London Mutual, 1000 on house and 200 on barn, starts today and ends Nov 1st 98 {1898}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 2nd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>went to town in the morning sold eggs, 15 3/4 doz @ 15 $2.37 {2.37 in ledger} bgt {bought} groceries $2.28 {cent symbol} {2.28 in ledger} got Blacksmithing done 30 {cent symbol} np {30 in ledger} recd {received} a letter from home Lawrence was plowing all day & I about two hours</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_Nov_3rd_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday Nov 3rd 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 4th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 5th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 6th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 7th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 8th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday Nov 3rd 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mina and I went to church in the morning heard D Henderson preach we had a very good class and stayed for sacrament Herbert Leadley came out with me to take charge of the S.S. {Sunday School} we had a good school, I took him home after tea had quite a nice chat</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 4th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Lawrence and I plowing all day, I had rather a hard time of it among the stumps and so had the horses</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 5th</span></h2>
<p>{ink colour changes} fine</p>
<p>Lawrence and I plowing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 6th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>we finished new land and started at the patch near west end road behind house, got shere sharped 10 np {10 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 7th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Lawrence and I plowing all day, he leaves tonight as I think I can finish tomorrow</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 8th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>I plowed the bal of {stupple?} land we have turnip land to do yet</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 9th Nov 1895</span></h2>
<p>Went to town in morning had made application for $1500 insurance in the Manchester Co of England, sent intrim receipt to Blake, Lash & Cassils Toronto, made payable to Robert Hamilton Quebec, Premium $12.50 np policy $1.00, bgt shoes $1.35 paid Barker's boys, $4.65 bgt umbrella, 1.00 sold eggs to sold eggs $1.30 shoe polish 10 got horse shod 20 {cent symbol} stamps for Mina 06 for self 9 {cent symbol} went to to Jim's to see about settling with Johnston about leaving he agrees to pay half of the extra {12.50, 1.35, 1.00, 4.65, 1.00, 1.30, 10, 6, 9 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 10th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Mary C {Charlie} & I went to church heard D Henderson preach Mina C {Charlie} & I went to SS {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 11th</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>Took a grist to Mill 12 bags then went down to other place to plow got took ashes to put around trees, gave C McDougall two loads to fix stable. went to mill in evening for grist chopping 60. vinegar & C oil $1.20 paid 80 {cent symbol} owe 1.00 {80, 1.00 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 13th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 14th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 15th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 16th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday Nov 12th 1895</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>I was plowing all day on Turnip ground Arranged with Johnston tonight for to take posession on the 16th of December I pay the rent after that time, Jas Simpson was here tonight and agrees to the arrangements, he pays me $75 $86.45 {cent symbol}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 13th</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>I hauled manure from stable door in morning and after frost was out started to plow, for the rest of the day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 14th</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>I plowed all day on Turnip ground M Johnston signed agreement with regard to giving up posession</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 15th</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>went to town in morning got Tory shod 70 {cent symbol} pd {paid} for last job 30 {1.00 in ledger} tried to sell straw, finished the plowing on new farm.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 16th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Took Charlie down to new place & started him to work then went to town got blacksmithing done 10 {cent symbol} went to market saw Mr Reinhardt and took him to see the Model farm stables paid for lamb $5.25 {5.25 in ledger}</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 17th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 18th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 19th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 20th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 21st</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat 16th Nov 1895</span></h2>
<p>got whip fixed 04 apples 35 {cent symbol} nails 88 {cent symbol} paid smith's {blacksmith} bill 33 {cent symbol} stamps for {N German?} 05 {04, 35, 88, 05, 33 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 17th</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>Mina & I went to Church heard stranger preach exhorting us to be steadfast like the cedar tree and useful like the olive tree it was very good</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 18th</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>Hauling earth out of stable on new place, had Isac Dyson helping me 75 {cent symbol} {75 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 19th</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>Isac was hauling out earth all day and I cut some logs for posts and door frames and some lumber cutting costs $1.30 {cent symbol} {1.30, 75, 1.00 in ledger} had Dyson and Rheinhart</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 20th</span></h2>
<p>got posts in morning {1.00, 1.00, 25 in ledger} from {Gro?} north he paid for cow to bull went took posts to stewarts planing Mill to be turned, sold turkeys sold lamb skin 85 {cent symbol} {2.72, 85 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 21st</span></h2>
<p>cold</p>
<p>chored at home until ten o'clock went to town, got pair of Jacks for raising sill of barn and ordered some flooring lumber to make doors Jack to be 25 {cent symbol} worked a little but did not accomplish much</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 23rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday Nov 22nd 1895</span></h2>
<p>went down to new place in morning gave I {Isac} Dyson some work and then went to town got line fixed 05 np went to Stewarts got posts, Turning costs $1.05 sawing groove 30 {cent symbol} lumber for doors $1.40 Stick 3x10 16 ft long, 60 got 15 bush line @ 15 {cent symbol} = $2.25 Father came today had I {Isac} Dyson all day 75 {cent symbol} {05, 1.05, 30, 1.40, 2.25, 75 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 23rd</span></h2>
<p>Dull with sleet</p>
<p>Father Isac Dyson & I were working at the other place all day I went to town about ten A.M. sold eggs 13 16/12 doz @ 15 = 2.07 bgt {bought} groceries 1.27 paid bill 30 {cent symbol} 57 {cent symbol} placed to our Cr at scroggies bgt line 15 {cent symbol} {2.07, 1.27, 30, 57, 15 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mary Father and I went to church Heard Rev Courtis Ed of C {Guardineou?} be not weary in well doing for in due season ye shall reap if ye {fauct?} not. it was real good.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 25th</span></h2>
<p>wet</p>
<p>Took 10 bags of chop to mill, skinned dead sheep out best shearling for fat stock show died by being kept away from grain for a day or two and then taking a full feed. I, Dyson and Father working all day</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_Nov_27th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday Nov 27th 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 28th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 29th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 30</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_31st"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 31st</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday Nov 27th 1895</span></h2>
<p>windy</p>
<p>working at new place all day, also Father and I {Isac} Dyson sold 20 roller from 5 to 6 in thick to John Young for 2.75 took them in tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 28th</span></h2>
<p>fine & cool</p>
<p>went to new place in morning hauled up stones and staked out yard, Had Father I {Isac} Dyson 75 H Thatcher $1.30 {75, 1.30 in ledger} J Barber bgt {bought two loads of gravel</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 29th</span></h2>
<p>very fine</p>
<p>Had Father and Thatcher 1.50 building I {Isac} Dyson 75 bendig them and S Slater 40 {1.50, 75, 40 in ledger} digging post holes bought thirty fence posts he had in change 2.50/ 8 {cent symbol} 3 bush line .45/15 {2.50, 45 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 30</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>went down to new place in the morning, then went to Town got ordered sash 3 @ 99/33 2 @ 25.50 piece of lumber 15 {cent symbol} {99, 50, 15 in ledger} exchan borrowed 5 plank 115 ft/11 1/2 in at 14 per M 4 boards, 14 in @ $12 per M pine got 3 barrels cement @ 8.55/2.85 7" nails, 25 np had Reinhardt 1.00 S. Slater & I {Isac} Dyson 75 {8.55, 25, 1.00, 53, 75 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 31st</span></h2>
<p>cold</p>
<p>Father, W Reinhardt 1.00 I {Isac} Dyson 75 {1.00, 75 in ledger} and I were working at new place all day, sent with Mr Johnston for Hardware at Morris sash at stewarts that I ordered yesterday</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_Dec_1st_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday Dec 1st 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 2nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 3rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 5th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 4th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday Dec 1st 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mary Father and Charlie went to church Mina C {Charlie} & I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 2nd</span></h2>
<p>Stormy</p>
<p>we worked at stables on new place, had Reinhardt 75 I {Isac} Dyson 75 S. Slater 35 got four barrels of cement from paring @ 11.40/2.85 {75, 75, 35, 11.40 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3rd</span></h2>
<p>fair & cold</p>
<p>S Slater, I {Isac} Dyson 75 {75 in ledger} and I worked at new place. I went to town after dinner recd {received} forty Dollars from Mr German {40.00 in ledger} paid Insurance $21.50 paid for line, 2.70 bgt {bought} lumber 25 recd 2.50 from J. Young for rollers paid I {Isac} Dyson 5.00 paid Mr Russel $1.13 Stamp 03 paid for Fred McRae's medal 03 {21.50, 2.70, 24, 2.50, 5.00, 03, 1.13, 35 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 5th</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>working at new place all day I {Isac} Dyson 75 {75 in ledger} S. Slater Father & I have S Slater for $8 per month for 1 month got two barrels of cement 5.70/2.85 paid H Thatcher $2.25 {5.70, 2.25 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 4th</span></h2>
<p>working at new place all day. Father I {Isac} Dyson 75 {75 in ledger} S Slater & I</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_Dec_6th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday Dec 6th 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 7th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 8th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 9th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_10th_Dec"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 10th Dec</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday Dec 6th 1895</span></h2>
<p>Father Sam and I were down at new place all day, cut and hauled to Mill 9 pine and one elm log</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 7th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>I {Isac} Dyson 50 Sam Father and I at new place putting in stock hauled in about 12 loads Sold 75' Turkeys @ 6.00/8 eggs 144/{illegible} recd {received} due bill for {them?} bgt {bought} gro {groceries} $1.82 stamps for Mina 13 {7.44, 12, 1.82 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 8th</span></h2>
<p>cold & clear</p>
<p>Father Mina and I went to church heard D Henderson preach on training children we had quite a good class C {Charlie} M {Mina} & I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 9th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Father I {Isac} Dyson 75 & S Slater worked at new place, finished the cement pavement, have used nine barrels of cement @ 2.85 $25.65, I took five bags of chop to mill, 25 also paid $1.50 that I owed Mr McRae for chopping</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 10th Dec</span></h2>
<p>Took the stock to the show gave Mr Miller a capon for dressing the chickens paid entry fees $11.75 went to Mr Pearsons for tea 15 {11.75 in ledger}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 11th Dec 1895</span></h2>
<p>we attended the stock at show, had P Angus cattle and poultry judged, we got 6 prizes in poultry and two i P. Angus cattle ammounting to $40.00 we have finished our part of the milk test for dairy prize, was at pearsons for all my meals today Sam and Father worked at new place {60 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 12th</span></h2>
<p>cold</p>
<p>The show was finished today we were successful in dairy competition with Rose, she got first prize and M Peasces prize of silverware, value $15.00 received $40.00 paid for board $1.20 sold milk 20 {cent symbol} {40.00, 20, 1.20 in ledger} got five members for cattle breeders association G & A Rier, Jas {Trask?} W Stewart Jas. D & O Sorby W Rivers, paid Dyson 5.00 sold 3 lamb 2 sheep for $30 {5.00, 30.00 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 13th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>working at stable all day Mr Reinhart was here $1.00 sold poultry yesterday for $15.00 paid Johnston for tye & bush wheat $7.34, for board 4.90 bgt {bought} hardwarde 48 {cent symbol} lumber 30 {15.00, 4.90, 7.34, 48, 30 in ledger}</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_Dec_14th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday Dec 14th 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 16th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 17th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 18th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday Dec 14th 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>working at new place all day, Reinhart was here and finished, paid Dyson in full $3.50 paid Reinhart 7.00 {3.50, 7.00 in ledger} recd {received} a note from Mr Johnston and Mr McDougall for $52.50 and I gave them an agreement saying that I would pay the rent on 1st of March to M Hamilton bought hardware today $4.35 np {4.25 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>All but I went to church Mina C {Charlie} & I went to SS {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 16th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>we started to move today took down kitchen furniture and part of the other C Baley took a load of Turnips am</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 17th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>moving all day weather is very mild now sleighing is going very fast</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 18th</span></h2>
<p>got horses shod in morning paid for saw $1.00 and 90 {cent symbol} np {1.00, 90 in ledger} we went for a lod of moving in afternoon saw took a load of straw to sleemans</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_19th_Dec_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 19th Dec 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 20th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 21st</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 22nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_23"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 23</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 19th Dec 1895</span></h2>
<p>soft</p>
<p>Sam took 10 bags of oats to mill to chop 55 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} Bran 60 {cent symbol} bgt bags $1.25 I took a load of straw to keleher and hauled a load of manure from sleeman's I am to get 8 loads of manure from each place for the straw we went to old place for a load in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 20th</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Sam & I hauled eight loads of manure 7 from sleemans and one from keleher we spread it on the field near Hales</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 21st</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>hauled a load with each team in morning of oats and chaff, chored in afternoon it was quite wet, paid Mr Baley 12.25 {12.25 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 22nd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mary Father and I went to church heard Rev Austin of St Thoms preach, Mina C {Charlie} & I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 23</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>Sam C {Charlie} & I went for a load of roots and a load of grain and chaff sam went to Baleys to thrash but the rain stopped them we chored in afternoon fixing sheep pen ect</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_Dec_24th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday Dec 24th 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 25th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 26th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 27th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday Dec 24th 1895</span></h2>
<p>we chored all day as roads were not fit to go for a load</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 25th</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>we chored a while in morning sam went home. Father and I went to church, I bgt {bought} hardware 95 {cent symbol} {95 in ledger} chored around barn in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 26th</span></h2>
<p>went to school meeting in morning audited the books and found them correct then came home and went to M W {no?} Whittlaw's funeral in afternoon, went down town bgt {bought} hardware $1.25 np apples 20 {cent symbol} np {1.25, 20 in ledger} Father and sam & Charlie were cleaning up cellars ect.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 27th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Sam was hauling gravel into the hen house and Father leveling, Charlie & I went up to old place for a load of chaff and oats, after dinner I took a load of straw to D Keleher to exchange for eight loads of manure, I get 6.00 for each load of straw and pay 75 {cent symbol} for each load of manure, Sam Father and I went up for a load of Turnips chaf & oats</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_December28th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday December28th 1895</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 29th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 30th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_1st"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 1st</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday December28th 1895</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Sam took 16 bags of chop to mill np 80 {cent symbol} Father and Charlie took the other team and went for chaff and oats, I went to town paid G.B. Hood for insurance $3.90 {3.90 in ledger} pd W. McRae 50 {cent symbol} for Bible Society paid W.B. Swayze $13.00 {13.00 in ledger} for plow, recd {received} $10 {10.00 in ledger} from H Wade for prize money for Dairy cow paid S Slater $6.00 {6.00 in ledger} on a month wages bal due him $2.40 sold eggs $1.45 {1.45 in ledger} recd {received} the silver water pitcher from J.S. pearce paid for engraving 35 {cent symbol} {35 in ledger} Took Heather Belle to Lord Aberdeen 2nd at O.A.C.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 29th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Father Mina and Charlie went to church, Mina C {Charlie} & I went to S.S. {Sunday School} Mr Bollert addressed the school & it was very good</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 30th</span></h2>
<p>Father and Charlie went for a load of turnips and I went for some lumber 38.2 X 4, 4. 3 X 4 = 352 @ 105 sam 3.70 {3.70 in ledger} bgt {bought} two pair hinges 60 {cent symbol} nails 52 {cent symbol} bolts, 26 $1.40 np W Luck was here all day 1.00 sent for 40" nails in afternoon $1.00 {1.40, 1.00, 1.20 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 1st</span></h2>
<p>stormy</p>
<p>Henry, Charlie & I went for two four loads of root N Tuck here half a day {50 in ledger}</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_Jan_1st_1896"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday Jan 1st 1896</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 2nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 3rd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 4th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 5th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 6th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday Jan 1st 1896</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>both teams hauling grain in morning and in afternoon I was getting lumber ready Took Kyma Thursday {Leverdhill?} to OAC Bull Lord Aberdeen 2nd</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 2nd</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>two teams hauling grain in morning and one in afternoon we finished hauling grain today I worked around yard postage for mina and C {Charlie} 9 {cent symbol} {9 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 3rd</span></h2>
<p>cold</p>
<p>we worked at yard all day Mr Luck here all day $1.00 since ten oclock, S Slater came for bal of his wages 2.00 {2.00 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 4th</span></h2>
<p>cold</p>
<p>we worked at yard all day. Mr Luck was here 1.00 {1.00 in ledger} went to town in evening sold butter $1.36 paid D Savages bill $6.50 {6.50 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 5th</span></h2>
<p>cold</p>
<p>Father Mary and I went to church heard D Henderson preach a New Year sermon Mina & I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 6th</span></h2>
<p>cold</p>
<p>went to town in morning got harness fixed 25 {cent symbol} sold sheep skins $1.90 bgt {bought} Flour horses shod {1.90, 1.00, 95 in ledger} polled my {vote? rote?} a plumper for Hales and the old Rape and {Depaty?} exchanged gobblers with Crosby</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Implements & Live Stock 1895</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Horses</td>
<td>$/cents</td>
<td>$/cents</td>
</tr><tr><td>Douglas</td>
<td>100.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Tory</td>
<td>75.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Nell</td>
<td>40.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Prince</td>
<td>75.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Maud</td>
<td>25.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>315.00</td>
<td>315.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cattle</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Kyma</td>
<td>125.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Kyma 3rd</td>
<td>125.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Mysie</td>
<td>80.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Kyma of L</td>
<td>115.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Belle</td>
<td>60.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>no 1</td>
<td>60.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>no 2</td>
<td>25.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Lor Aberdeen 3rd</td>
<td>100.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Bonnie Lad</td>
<td>75.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>750.00</td>
<td>750.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Grades & Durhams</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Nettie</td>
<td>55.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Rose</td>
<td>50.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Dina</td>
<td>40.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Dick</td>
<td>30.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Lady</td>
<td>15.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Trixie</td>
<td>15.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>208.00</td>
<td>208.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sheep</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>B Ewes</td>
<td>50.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Shearling Ewe</td>
<td>7.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>" wether</td>
<td>7.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Lambs</td>
<td>17.50</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>81.50</td>
<td>81.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Poultry</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Turkeys</td>
<td>20.00</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1,374.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Total Live Stock & Imp</td>
<td></td>
<td>1,684.73</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>135.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>" " & cash</td>
<td></td>
<td>1,819.23</td>
</tr><tr><td>" "</td>
<td></td>
<td>150.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>& paid on mortgage</td>
<td>1,969.73</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>420.50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2,392.73</td>
</tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">Implements</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Wagon</td>
<td>38.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Buggy</td>
<td>35.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Democrat</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Barrow</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cultivator</td>
<td>25.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Rake</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cutter</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Plows</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Harrows</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mower</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>P Harvester</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Forks</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Shovels</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>bags</td>
<td>4.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>scuffler</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>rack</td>
<td>1.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Trough</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>C box</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sundries</td>
<td>8.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>sulpher</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hay</td>
<td>58.46</td>
</tr><tr><td>Oats</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Wheat</td>
<td>25.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>peas</td>
<td>17.27</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>310.73</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cash on hand</td>
<td>135.00.</td>
</tr><tr><td>paid on Bowfront Mortgage</td>
<td>150.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Total L.S. Imp cash on hand and paid on mortgage and Household Furniture =</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>$2,370.23</td>
<td>Total for 14 June 1895</td>
</tr><tr><td>$60 send for transfer this fal</td>
<td></td>
</tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">Apr 20th 1898 Horses</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>200.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>100.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>60.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>40.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>50.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>$450.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cattle</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>125.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>125.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>80.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>125.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>100.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>100.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>100.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>50.00</td>
<td>K To heifer</td>
</tr><tr><td>75.00</td>
<td>H. Bloom</td>
</tr><tr><td>75.00</td>
<td>4 yearlings</td>
</tr><tr><td>75.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>75.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>75.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>75.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>50.00</td>
<td>heifer claves</td>
</tr><tr><td>50.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>50.00</td>
<td>Bullule</td>
</tr><tr><td>50.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>50.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>150.00</td>
<td>Bull</td>
</tr><tr><td>70.00</td>
<td>Steer</td>
</tr><tr><td>85.00</td>
<td>Heifer</td>
</tr><tr><td>40.00</td>
<td>grade Cows</td>
</tr><tr><td>40.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>8.00</td>
<td>" cakes</td>
</tr><tr><td>5.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>N 28.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>1,828.00</td>
<td>$1,828.00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Stock</span></h2>
<p>Apr 1898 bgt forward</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Sheep</td>
<td>$2,278.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Ram</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>old ewe</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>3 young ewes</td>
<td>45.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>1 shear</td>
<td>45.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>2 sherlings</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>4 grades</td>
<td>40.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>4 lambs</td>
<td>30.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>2 rams</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>$185.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>wagons</td>
<td>60.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>hen</td>
<td>10.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>turkeys</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>waggons</td>
<td>60.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Buggy</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Barrow</td>
<td>1.25</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cultivator</td>
<td>19.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Rake</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Culter</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Plow</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>9 plow</td>
<td>16.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>harrow</td>
<td>6.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>mower</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>P. Harvester</td>
<td>6.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Forks</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Shovel</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>bags</td>
<td>3.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>scuffler</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>racks</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>C {illegible}</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>seed drill</td>
<td>25.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Binder</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>roller</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>$225.75</td>
<td>$225.75</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
bgt forward 2,688.75
<table><tbody><tr><td>weeder</td>
<td>9.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>sleigh</td>
<td>14.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>pulper</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>chisels & saws</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>angers & bits</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>fanning mill</td>
<td>9.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sundries</td>
<td>8.95</td>
</tr><tr><td>Harness</td>
<td>26.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>sundries ect</td>
<td>6.05</td>
</tr><tr><td>pea chop</td>
<td>6.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>oat "</td>
<td>3.25</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bran</td>
<td>1.20</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hen feed</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mangels</td>
<td>1.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>feed oats</td>
<td>7.80</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mandesuri Barley 5 bush</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Rye</td>
<td>36.65</td>
</tr><tr><td>wheat</td>
<td>52.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>peas</td>
<td>96.25</td>
</tr><tr><td>potatoes</td>
<td>132.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>430.65</td>
<td>430.65</td>
</tr><tr><td>Furniture</td>
<td>386.55</td>
<td>386.55</td>
</tr><tr><td>Wood</td>
<td>30.00</td>
<td>30.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3,530.95</td>
</tr><tr><td>Ammount W. Owes us</td>
<td>2,676.42</td>
</tr><tr><td>Improvement on farm</td>
<td>1,000.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>money Invested in Farm</td>
<td>2,000.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Interest from W</td>
<td>133.83</td>
</tr><tr><td>M Germans account</td>
<td>77.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>J. Batty</td>
<td>73.16</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>5,960.91</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>5,960.91</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>9,496.86</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>622.39</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>8,874.47</td>
</tr><tr><td>notes on accounts we owe</td>
<td>422.39</td>
</tr><tr><td>Interest due June 1st</td>
<td>200.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>622.39</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td>$/cents</td>
<td>$/cents</td>
<td>$/cents</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>583.75</td>
<td>620.85</td>
<td>555.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>Home furnishings</td>
<td>Mar 18 {N5?} 1891</td>
<td>1892</td>
<td>1893</td>
</tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>1891</td>
<td>$/cents</td>
<td>555.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>Stoves</td>
<td>20.00</td>
<td>18.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Organ</td>
<td>75.00</td>
<td>60.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Music</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sewing Machine</td>
<td>28.00</td>
<td>28.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Tables</td>
<td>5.00</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Music Table</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>1.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sofa</td>
<td>7.00</td>
<td>6.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>4 chairs</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>6 chairs</td>
<td>3.00</td>
<td>2.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>4 chairs</td>
<td>.50</td>
<td>.40</td>
</tr><tr><td>What-not</td>
<td>4.00</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bedroom Suite</td>
<td>17.00</td>
<td>16.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bedroom Suite</td>
<td>14.00</td>
<td>13.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bed-stead</td>
<td>.50</td>
<td>.40</td>
</tr><tr><td>Lamps</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Chamber-sets</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Books</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Lounges</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>clock</td>
<td>10.00</td>
<td>9.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Pictures</td>
<td>12.00</td>
<td>12.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Trunk</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>.40</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cupboards</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Small stands</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Curtains</td>
<td>14.00</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dishes</td>
<td>10.00</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Small things in kitchen</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>.90</td>
</tr><tr><td>Preserve jars</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>.75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Milk pans</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>1.25</td>
</tr><tr><td>Jewelry</td>
<td>45.00</td>
<td>45.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cream crock</td>
<td>.75</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Silverware</td>
<td>25.00</td>
<td>25.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Table cloths</td>
<td>4.00</td>
<td>4.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>small articles</td>
<td>5.00</td>
<td>4.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Violin</td>
<td>4.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>5.00 B & S</td>
</tr><tr><td>Carpet 73 yds</td>
<td>22.00</td>
<td>22.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mats</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>8.00 {illegible}</td>
</tr><tr><td>Beds</td>
<td>30.00</td>
<td>29.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bed-clothes</td>
<td>13.00</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Towels</td>
<td>3.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Other clothes</td>
<td>165.00</td>
<td>150.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Total</td>
<td></td>
<td>$583.75</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
An increase of $37.10 over 1891 {written vertically}
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td>1892</td>
<td>1894</td>
<td>402.68</td>
</tr><tr><td>Stoves</td>
<td>20.00</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Organ</td>
<td>75.00</td>
<td>70.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Music</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sewing-machine</td>
<td>28.00</td>
<td>25.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Tables</td>
<td>5.00</td>
<td>4.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Music-table</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sofa</td>
<td>7.00</td>
<td>6.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>4 chairs</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>6 chairs</td>
<td>3.00</td>
<td>2.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>4 chairs</td>
<td>.50</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>What-not</td>
<td>4.00</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bedroon-suite</td>
<td>17.00</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>" "</td>
<td>14.00</td>
<td>12.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bed-stead</td>
<td>.50</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Lamps</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Chamber-sets</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>1.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Books</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Lounges</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Clock</td>
<td>10.00</td>
<td>9.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Pictures</td>
<td>12.00</td>
<td>12.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Trunk</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cupboards</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Small stands</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Curtains</td>
<td>14.00</td>
<td>12.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dishes</td>
<td>10.00</td>
<td>9.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>small things in kitchen</td>
<td>2.50</td>
<td>1.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Preserve jars</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Milk pans</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>2.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Jewelry</td>
<td>45.00</td>
<td>40.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cream-crock</td>
<td>.75</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Silverware</td>
<td>25.00</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Table-clothes</td>
<td>4.50</td>
<td>3.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>small articles</td>
<td>5.00</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Violin</td>
<td>4.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Carpet 73 yds</td>
<td>22.00</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Carpet-Balls</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mats</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Boots & Shoes</td>
<td>10.00</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Beds</td>
<td>30.00</td>
<td>30.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bed-clothes</td>
<td>12.00</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Towels</td>
<td>4.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Robe</td>
<td>9.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Other clothes</td>
<td>175.00</td>
<td>150.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>clothes {ringer?}</td>
<td>3.50</td>
<td>3.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Basket</td>
<td>.60</td>
<td>.60</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>$620.85</td>
<td>$402.60</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$402.60</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April 20 1898</span></h2>
<p>$386.55 {cent symbol} Value Furniture 1899</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>20.00</td>
<td>20.00</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>50.00</td>
<td>50.00</td>
<td>50.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>4.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>15.00</td>
<td>15.00</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>4.00</td>
<td>3.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>1.00</td>
<td>.75</td>
<td>.75</td>
</tr><tr><td>6.50</td>
<td>4.00</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>6.00</td>
<td>4.00</td>
<td>4.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>2.50</td>
<td>2.40</td>
<td>1.80</td>
</tr><tr><td>.40</td>
<td>.40</td>
<td>.40</td>
</tr><tr><td>3.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>10.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>12.00</td>
<td>10.00</td>
<td>6.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>.50</td>
<td>.50</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>2.00</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>1.50</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>1.00</td>
<td>.75</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8.00</td>
<td>7.00</td>
<td>6.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>12.00</td>
<td>10.00</td>
<td>12.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>.50</td>
<td>.25</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>2.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>1.00</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>10.00</td>
<td>6.00</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>9.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>1.50</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>1.00</td>
<td>.50</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>2.00</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>4.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>40.00</td>
<td>60.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>.50</td>
<td>40.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>20.00</td>
<td>30.00</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>3.50</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>25.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>5.00</td>
<td>4.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>1.00</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>20.00</td>
<td>18.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>3.00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>7.00</td>
<td>6.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>21.00</td>
<td>5.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>20.00</td>
<td>30.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>8.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>1.00</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>7.00</td>
<td>6.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>61.00</td>
<td>40.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>3.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>.60</td>
<td>.25</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>420.50</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1900</span></h2>
<p>Value Furniture</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td>247.20</td>
</tr><tr><td>Stove</td>
<td>40.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Robe</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>R.R. chain</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>$329.73</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>34.28</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Live Stock Mch 18th 1891</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Maud</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bes</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr><tr><td>Frank</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bolts</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bessy</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td>" 2nd</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>" 3rd</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr><tr><td>" 4th</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Kyma</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hens</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>$678.00</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
{following table written vertically}
<table><tbody><tr><td>Church Rev Rent</td>
<td>$7.80</td>
</tr><tr><td>Missionary collection</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bible Society</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Repairs to church fence</td>
<td>.87</td>
</tr><tr><td>Collection to poor</td>
<td>.25</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bible Society</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>{Supernumuation Fund?}</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Educational</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hospital</td>
<td>.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>charitable purpose</td>
<td>.30</td>
</tr><tr><td>" "</td>
<td>.30</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>2.04</td>
</tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Wagon</td>
<td>42.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Barrow</td>
<td>4.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Plow</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cutter</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Horse-rake</td>
<td>4.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Harrows</td>
<td>2.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mower</td>
<td>2.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Forks</td>
<td>1.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bags</td>
<td>2.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Shovels etc.</td>
<td>3.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Harness</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Halters</td>
<td>1.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Oats 60 Bush</td>
<td>30.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>" 40 "</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Pease 13 "</td>
<td>9.75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Potatoes 12 bags</td>
<td>12.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Apples</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hay</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cash</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>213.75</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>683.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>$896.75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Lumber</td>
<td>100.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>1850.00</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
{following table/text written vertically} $57.18 due to charitable purposes 57.18
<table><tbody><tr><td>collection for poor</td>
<td>.25</td>
</tr><tr><td>" " evangelist</td>
<td>.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>" " anniversary</td>
<td>.25</td>
</tr><tr><td>" " poor</td>
<td>.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mr Ferman's well</td>
<td>7.90</td>
</tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">1892</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Maud</td>
<td>150.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bess</td>
<td>125.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Frank</td>
<td>90.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Colts</td>
<td>150.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bessie</td>
<td>40.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>" 2nd</td>
<td>35.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>" 3rd</td>
<td>40.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>" 4th</td>
<td>50.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Kyma</td>
<td>75.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Vick</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>D of W</td>
<td>50.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Black Prince</td>
<td>50.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hens</td>
<td>50.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Turkeys</td>
<td>4.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Waggon</td>
<td>42.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Barrow</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Plow</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cutter</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Horse-rake</td>
<td>3.75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Harrows</td>
<td>3.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mower</td>
<td>18.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Forks</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bags</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Shovels etc.</td>
<td>3.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Harness</td>
<td>25.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Halters</td>
<td>2.75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sleigh</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Buggy</td>
<td>55.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hay-forks</td>
<td>35.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Oats 3.00</td>
<td>99.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Pease 70</td>
<td>44.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>Wheat</td>
<td>4.72</td>
</tr><tr><td>Barley 9.50</td>
<td>4.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Corn</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>6 ac Fall Wheat</td>
<td>50.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Beans</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Meal</td>
<td>9.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hay</td>
<td>156.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Straw</td>
<td>40.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Carrots</td>
<td>12.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Turnips</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Potatoes</td>
<td>11.75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Salt</td>
<td>.75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Coal-oil</td>
<td>1.75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Flour & Oat</td>
<td>4.20</td>
</tr><tr><td>Wages</td>
<td>16.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cash</td>
<td>19.93</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cash on hand</td>
<td>130.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>1,722.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>245.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>1,476.50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>896.75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Increase on farm etc.</td>
<td>$579.75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Increase on household</td>
<td>37.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>Total</td>
<td>$616.85</td>
</tr><tr><td>J's wages</td>
<td>25.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>$591.85</td>
</tr><tr><td>Straw 1891</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>571.85</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Given for charitable purposes</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Given for charitable purposes</td>
<td>$/cents</td>
</tr><tr><td>Church Pew Rent up to May 1892</td>
<td>7.80</td>
</tr><tr><td>Missionary Collection</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bible Society</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Repairs to Church fence</td>
<td>.87</td>
</tr><tr><td>Collection to Poor</td>
<td>.25</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bible Society</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Superannuation Fund</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Educational</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hospital</td>
<td>.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>Charitable purposes</td>
<td>2.64</td>
</tr><tr><td>Collection for Poor</td>
<td>.25</td>
</tr><tr><td>" " Evangelist</td>
<td>.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>Annversary Collection</td>
<td>.25</td>
</tr><tr><td>Collection for Poor</td>
<td>.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mr German's Bell</td>
<td>7.90</td>
</tr><tr><td>Pew Rent up to May 1893</td>
<td>9.02</td>
</tr><tr><td>Superannuation Fund</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bible Society</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Charitable Purposes</td>
<td>.75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hospital Lamb</td>
<td>.76</td>
</tr><tr><td>Collection for S {Sunday} School</td>
<td>.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>pew rent up to May 1894</td>
<td>7.25</td>
</tr><tr><td>Educational Fund</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Women's Missionary col</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>37.34</td>
</tr><tr><td>Other Charitable Contributions</td>
<td>8.21</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>45.55</td>
</tr><tr><td>Our Increas since 1892 is $1,054.10 10% in $105.41 - 45.55 =</td>
<td>$59.86</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
we still owe 59.86 {cent symbol} to charitable purposes Balance to pay on 1894 acct. $26.40 {cent symbol} " behind " 1895 " 13.20</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Live Stock 1894</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td>$/cents</td>
</tr><tr><td>Horses 5</td>
<td>300.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Kyma 2nd</td>
<td>150.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>" "</td>
<td>100.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mysie</td>
<td>100.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Lady</td>
<td>62.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Lord Aberdeen</td>
<td>62.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>" " 2nd</td>
<td>150.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Kymas BC</td>
<td>50.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>1,045.00</td>
<td>1,045.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Durhams</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Good Luck</td>
<td>40.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Nettie</td>
<td>60.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>B Calf</td>
<td>6.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Nettie calf</td>
<td>5.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Allie calf</td>
<td>6.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Allie May</td>
<td>60.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Rose & calf</td>
<td>6.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Trixie</td>
<td>40.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>poultry</td>
<td>16.00</td>
<td>278.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Implements</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Wagon</td>
<td>40.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Buggy</td>
<td>40.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>{Denweat?}</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Barrow</td>
<td>1.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cultivator</td>
<td>25.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Rake</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>cutter</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>plows</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Harrows</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mower</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>p harvester</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Forks</td>
<td>3.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>Shovels</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>bags</td>
<td>4.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>sundries</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>scuffler</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>rack</td>
<td>1.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Trough</td>
<td>1.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>C box</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>195.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>Pulper</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hay</td>
<td>56.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>straw</td>
<td>4.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>oats</td>
<td>57.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>wheat</td>
<td>17.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>peas</td>
<td>29.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>seeds</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>chop</td>
<td>9.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>potatoes</td>
<td></td>
<td>187.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Total L {Live} Stock & Imp {Implements} ect</td>
<td></td>
<td>1,695.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>we paid on mortgage</td>
<td></td>
<td>575.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Furniture ect</td>
<td></td>
<td>402.60</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cash on hand</td>
<td>219.48</td>
<td>2,672.70</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>150.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Modd Farm</td>
<td></td>
<td>2,522.70</td>
<td>Total 1894</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bills payable</td>
<td>30.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>S. Blight</td>
<td>120.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>150.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Stock act</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Total in 1892</td>
<td></td>
<td>1,468.60</td>
</tr><tr><td>Increase for Two years 93 & 94</td>
<td>$1,054.10</td>
</tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">Increase in 1898 above 1895</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Horses</td>
<td>135.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cattle</td>
<td>870.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sheep</td>
<td>104.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Implements & feed</td>
<td>120.65</td>
</tr><tr><td>Furniture Decrease</td>
<td>34.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>poultry decrease</td>
<td>4.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Real estate increase</td>
<td>{2,685.00?}</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>2,690.00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Total Stock 1898</td>
<td>8.874.47</td>
</tr><tr><td>" " 1895</td>
<td>4,978.75</td>
</tr><tr><td>Total Increase</td>
<td>3,895.72</td>
</tr><tr><td>acct paid to Church & Charity</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>acct we are to give to Church and charity is 10% of Increase =</td>
<td>389.57</td>
</tr><tr><td>acct in arrear</td>
<td>39.60</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>429.17</td>
</tr><tr><td>April 22nd 1898 Account paid since 1895 =</td>
<td>100.95</td>
</tr><tr><td>" we still owe</td>
<td>328.22</td>
</tr><tr><td>Oct 8, 1899 Acct paid</td>
<td>137.16</td>
</tr><tr><td>" we still owe</td>
<td>191.06</td>
</tr><tr><td>Oct 8 1899 Acct paid since April 22nd 1898</td>
<td>36.21</td>
</tr><tr><td>we still owe</td>
<td>292.01</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>39.08</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>$331.09</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<div class="toc">
<div class="toctitle">
<h2>Contents</h2>
<span class="toctogglespan"></span></div>
<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_29th_Apr_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 29th Apr 1898</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 30th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_May_1st_98"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday May 1st 98</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 2nd</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 3rd</span></a></li>
</ul></div>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 29th Apr 1898</span></h2>
<p>I finished rolling fall wheat and C G Plowing & cultivating</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 30th</span></h2>
<p>fine</p>
<p>Mr Flick 1/2 day, I took load of potatoes to Hewer @ 2 38 1/2 bags at 70 = $26.95 I recd {received} $10.00 on it {10.00 in ledger} sold six bags after diner to farmer @ 95 and recd $5.00 {5.00 in ledger} bal due 1.00 took an order from Jackson & Son for 20 bags E.S & 1 bag G.D. & 1 bag G.D. to Taylor. bgt {bought} hardware 50 75 {cent symbol} paid for chopping 60 {cent symbol} Express order ect $1.79 stamps & cards 18 {cent symbol} {75, 60, 1.79, 18 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday May 1st 98</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>we all stayed at home all day. Willie got up today we read Monday some Sunday School books.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 2nd</span></h2>
<p>Dull</p>
<p>we hauled 4 loads manure from sleemans. bgt {bought} grains 35 {cent symbol} {35 in ledger} went to Dr for medicine for Jennie got the mail got a load of potatoes ready for Jackson & Son.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3rd</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>Took load of potatoes to Jackson's 22 7/9 bags E {Empire} State @ 85 = $19.36 {cent symbol} 1 bag Great Divide @ $1.55 {19.36, 1.55 in ledger} paid my account at Jacksons bgt sugar 1.00 mangel seed 25 {14.85, 1.25 in ledger} sold potatoes to Taylor 165 & 90 = 2.55 bgt flax 10" 25 = bal due me at Taylor $2 20/23</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Bills Payable</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Made</td>
<td>Bills Payable</td>
<td>Time</td>
<td>Due</td>
</tr><tr><td>May 2nd</td>
<td>Mr McDee's note for $3.00</td>
<td>12 months {P}</td>
<td>May 2nd 1893</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>Made by Mr Simpson and Mr Darby</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Apr 16th/92</td>
<td>in favor of R Shortreed</td>
<td>12 " {P}</td>
<td>Apr 16th 1893</td>
</tr><tr><td>July 6th/92</td>
<td>" " " Manue Co</td>
<td>3 {P}</td>
<td>{Oc 1e 1892?}</td>
</tr><tr><td>" "</td>
<td>" " " Bank of Commerce</td>
<td>1 " {P}</td>
<td>Aug 6th "</td>
</tr><tr><td>Jan 30th/93</td>
<td>" " " Alfred Watson acct $25.95</td>
<td>10 " {P}</td>
<td>Nov 30th 1893</td>
</tr><tr><td>Jan 29th/93</td>
<td>" " " Bank of Commerce $20.00</td>
<td>10 " {P}</td>
<td>Sept 29th "</td>
</tr><tr><td>Feb 24th/93</td>
<td>" " " Jas Simpson 41.00</td>
<td>12 " {P}</td>
<td>Feb 24th 1894</td>
</tr><tr><td>June 27th</td>
<td>" " "A R Simpson 125.00</td>
<td>6 " {P}</td>
<td>Dec 27th 1893</td>
</tr><tr><td>Feb 16th</td>
<td>" " " Andrew Cummings $36.30</td>
<td>10 " {P}</td>
<td>Dec 16th 1894</td>
</tr><tr><td>May 11th</td>
<td>" " " Bank of Commerce 60.00</td>
<td>9 " {P}</td>
<td>Jan 11th "</td>
</tr><tr><td>Oct 3/94</td>
<td>" " " O.A.C. 26.25</td>
<td>12 " {P}</td>
<td>Oct 3 1895</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dec 7/93</td>
<td>" " " O.A.C. 30.00</td>
<td>12 " {P}</td>
<td>Dec 7 1894</td>
</tr><tr><td>Nov 20th/94</td>
<td>" " " W Aitcheson 22.00</td>
<td>12 " {P}</td>
<td>Nov 20 1895</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mar 24</td>
<td>" " " Bank of Commerce 45.00</td>
<td>4 " {P}</td>
<td>July 31 1896</td>
</tr><tr><td>Apr 10</td>
<td>" " " Robert Hawkins 21.30</td>
<td>10 " {P}</td>
<td>Fed 10 1897</td>
</tr><tr><td>May 22</td>
<td>" " " Bank of Commerce 70.00</td>
<td>4 " {P}</td>
<td>Sept 25 1896</td>
</tr><tr><td>June 13</td>
<td>" " " " " " 50</td>
<td>4 " {P}</td>
<td>Oct 16 "</td>
</tr><tr><td>Aug 8</td>
<td>" " " " " " 75</td>
<td>4 " {P}</td>
<td>Dec 11 "</td>
</tr><tr><td>Oct 14</td>
<td>" " " O.A.C. 36 np</td>
<td>12 " {P}</td>
<td>Oct 14 1897</td>
</tr><tr><td>Feb 6</td>
<td>" " " Bank of Commerce</td>
<td>4 " {P}</td>
<td>June 6 97</td>
</tr><tr><td>May 22</td>
<td>" " " " " "</td>
<td>15 days {P}</td>
<td>" 6</td>
</tr><tr><td>May 28th</td>
<td>" " " " " "</td>
<td>4 " {paid}</td>
<td>Oct 1st "</td>
</tr><tr><td>Feb 17</td>
<td>" " " Jacksons puslinch</td>
<td>10 " {paid}</td>
<td>Dec 17th 97</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dec 2</td>
<td>" " " " Bank of Commerce 100.00</td>
<td>3 " {paid}</td>
<td>Mar 2nd 98</td>
</tr><tr><td>" 24</td>
<td>" " " " " "</td>
<td>4 " {paid}</td>
<td>Apr 24th "</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mar 2/98</td>
<td>" " " Robert Lindsay $18.30</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr></tbody></table>
Wednesday 4th May fineTook a
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 6th</span></h2>
<p>I took two loads of straw to sleemans, 7.00 & hauled two loads manure home 80</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat 7th</span></h2>
<p>C & I finished manuring & sowed mangels. I went to town bgt {bought} meat 1.00 bananas 10 grains account 90 {cent symbol} {1.00, 10, 90 in ledger}</p>
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<h2>Contents</h2>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Bills_Receivable"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Bills Receivable</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_3rd_cont"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 3rd cont</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 4th</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 5th</span></a></li>
</ul></div>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Bills Receivable</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Made</td>
<td>Bills Receivable</td>
<td>Time</td>
<td>Ammount</td>
<td>Due</td>
</tr><tr><td>Apr 9th</td>
<td>by J.W. Atkinson in favor of Jas Bowman</td>
<td>10 mos {months} {P}</td>
<td>65.10</td>
<td>Feb 12th/93</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dec 13th/94</td>
<td>Jane Ritchie " " " " "</td>
<td>3 m {P}</td>
<td>60.00</td>
<td>Mch 16/95</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>Interest from Bowman Bros</td>
<td>{P}</td>
<td>125.29</td>
<td>Apr 15 "</td>
</tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3rd cont</span></h2>
<p>recd bgt {bought seed at Hewers 70 {cent symbol} np recd bgt oatmeal, 25 {cent symbol} recd {received} $229.70 {70, 25, 229.70 in ledger} from Dyment Bros 125.00 {125.00 in ledger} from HA {Drumorl?} for Mysie recd seven dollar 62 {cent symbol} from portion for seed potatoes yesterday {7.62 in ledger}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 4th</span></h2>
<p>Dull & dry</p>
<p>C cultivating & I took 35 bags and 20" potatoes to Thorp @ $26.25 / 75 recd 4.00 for potatoes & $1.62 {26.25, 1.62, 4.00 in ledger} to be shipped got horses shod 70 {cent symbol} stamps 05 {70, 05 inledger} market fees 10 {cent symbol} {illegible} Jean & I worked at potatoes in afternoon paid G.B. Morris $10.43 {10.43 in ledger} being account in full to date</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 5th</span></h2>
<p>fair</p>
<p>C hauling manure & I went to town with 5 lots of potatoes to ship. a grist of wheat. 8 bush 15" got 320" flour bgt {bought} 500" Bran $3.00 paid Goldies bill $4.90 paid present 1.13 {1.13 in ledger} got 3 bush {Blue?} peas from Jas Hewer to ship for {Bryout?} press this is 4 bush I have sent for them & at $3.50/75 4 bags {3.50 in ledger} 50 {cent symbol} seeds at Hewers 50 {cent symbol}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Adresses</span></h2>
<p>Simon Blight - Esq Care of Mr Brammer Orilla P.O. Ont</p>
<p>Simon Blight - Esq Care of A.J. Carson Barrie P.O. Ont</p>
<p>Thos Rowell Esq Care of N.S. Tarrish Box 74 Canadaigua New York English adress Todburn Slaley Hexham Northumberland England</p>
<p>A.R. Simpson Esq Box 839 St. Thomas Ont</p>
<p>Mrs Jno Mountain Boston Mills P.O. Chinquacousy Ont</p>
<p>Mrs Johnathan Batty Manauan P.O. Alberta District via Fort Saskatchewan N.W.T. Saddle Lake Edmonton Northwest Territory Egg Lake Parkan P.O. Alberta</p>
<p>Nm R. Bowman Esq Mount Forest P.O. Ont</p>
<p>Miss Minnie Sallows Petrel P.O. Manitoba</p>
<p>John Hill Mrs E. Dickson North Glawford</p>
<p>Robert Walker 313 217 York St Hamilton</p>
<p>Mrs Richard Walker 54 Clayton Park Square Newcastle on Tyne England</p>
<p>Rev.O German Holbrook P.O. Alberta NWT</p>
<p>E.g. Haack Lilemaker Drayton Ont</p>
<p>J Small 576 Young St Toronto</p>
<p>Mrs Jane Knowles 83 William St Brantford Ont</p>
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<p>Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association Thos McFarlane sec & Leeas Harvey Illinois</p>
<p>Alenander Ramsey Secretary A.A.B.A. Banff Scotland</p>
<p>John Selliak Teeswater P.A. ont</p>
<p>E.L. Collins Wolfville P.A. Nova Scotia</p>
<p>Robert F. Burnett Salem P.O. Ont P. Angus</p>
<p>Geo Binnie Bunessan PO Ontario</p>
<p>John Watson Box 357 Dresden Ont</p>
<p>Col. P.G. Blake Grenpell P.G. Assinaboiu NWT</p>
<p>John Peterson Grenpell P.O. Assinaboia NWT</p>
<p>A.J. King P Angus Melissa P.O. Muskoka</p>
<p>J.G. Davidson New Lowel Ont P Angus</p>
<p>Mrs Richard Walker Crawcrook on Tyne England Core Mrs Hannah Brown</p>
<p>Andrew. G. Wilken Alford Aberdeenshire Scotland</p>
<p>W.T Clark box 164 Alliston (sheep)</p>
<p>Herbert Stairs Hillaton Kings County Nova Scotia P.A. Cattle</p>
<p>Edward Evans Rainham PO Lake View Ont Polled Angus</p>
<p>J. Sandilands 34 Victoria St room 44 Land Security Chambers Toronto</p>
<p>cheap E.C. Weaver P.A. Niagra 1896 on Lake</p>
<p>herd P.A. George McCormack Orillia box 334 1896</p>
<p>WP McClary P.O. Compton Quebec 1896</p>
<p>H.W. Currie Cromarty Ont P.A. (good boy) 1896 cheap</p>
<p>H.P. Robertson 1896 Beachburg Ont</p>
<p>C.R. Gics Heidelberg Ont 1896 "Horned Dorset"</p>
<p>Jacob Stouffer Altona Claremont Ont station 1897</p>
<p>C Carey Yarmouth P.A. N.S. iditor of Yarmouth Light</p>
<p>1897 H.W. Carrie Cromarty Ont (good boy) P.A.</p>
<p>1897 F.H. Stirtzinger Cheing Gorve farm Fenwick Ont {dorsets sheep)</p>
<p>Ed Woodland St Williams Bull calf under 6 mos</p>
<p>Samuel Day St. Thomas P.A. Bull</p>
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<p>18531 Balmfield Boy</p>
<p>W.J. Haines Apr 26/94 Grieesville P.A. {polled angus} bull Ont</p>
<p>Jas. A. McLeod Plainville PO Ont P.A. Bull Apr May 3/94</p>
<p>Polled A. Bull May 5/94 A.G. Darroch Cotswold PO Minto Tp</p>
<p>J. Andrews Lakeside Farm Goderich P.A.B.</p>
<p>P.B. Kelly Tregarva N.W.T.</p>
<p>John Lucas Appleby Ont P.A. bull</p>
<p>1897 Amos S Finch N Gelanford Ont P.A. Bull</p>
<p>1897 Horace Husen Box 81 Paris Ont</p>
<p>W.F Hendry Dundalk P.O. Ont Owner of {Englin of?}</p>
<p>(1897) Owner of Nettie 2nd 18262 James Glendunning High River Alberta</p>
<p>118971 Graham & Sons Riverside Farm Tupperville P.O. Ont P. Angus</p>
<p>Watrons Preston Nelson Tioga co PA Tolled Angus Jan 26 1898</p>
<p>Jm Richards Bedford Prince Edw Island Cam P. Angus Jan 28/98</p>
<p>Ang Eickemeier Mitchell Ont P. Angus heifers Jan 29/98</p>
<p>Jas Bray Longburn Manitoba P.A. Herd ans Mar 19/98 Bull 1 yr cow 3 1/2 4" Heifer 2.2 year " " 1 year</p>
<p>C.N. Reade P.A. Bull Birchton Que Ans Mar 19/98</p>
<p>Graham K Glralford Brantford Ont Dorset Ram ans Mar 23/98</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Orders for Oats</span></h2>
<p>Mar 23 D.J. Mcinnon, Queen Hill, Paisley St G.T.R {Grand Trunk Railway} Ont 2 1/2 bush (bushel) oats</p>
<p>Mar 25 John Loggins, Palmerston Ont G.T.R. 2 1/2 bush oats by Freight</p>
<p>Mar 25 Thos T Sayles Box 233. Paris Ont G.T.R. 2 bush peas by express</p>
<p>Mar 26 William Ische. Seabringville G.T.R. np 2 bush peas</p>
<p>Mar 30 F.J. Hayden Fort Wayne Indiana U.S>A. 1 bush peas not sent p to Bryant Press</p>
<p>Apr March 31st O.J. Ewing Mulmer PO Alliston Station 1.00 paid bu 2 1/2 oats</p>
<p>April 1st Thos Martin Arthur CPR {Canadian Pacific Railway} 12 1/2 bush paid $5.00 box 44"</p>
<p>Apr 1st Patrick Upton Adelaide P.O. Ont Kerwood Station G.T.R. not accepted asks for 30 days 25 bush oats np</p>
<p>Apr 15th Walter J. Devereux Ridgetown Ont 2 bush to acre $5 5 bush oats paid</p>
<p>FitzSimmons & Bro Brownville S oats</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>31.80</td>
</tr><tr><td>69.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>55.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>155.80</td>
</tr><tr><td>60.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>215.80</td>
</tr><tr><td>150.00</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
Apr 26 Hector R. Lee Galt blue peas refunded money Apr 27 Wm Morgan Rosseau Ont shipped 1st Ma "per Bryant press" 1 bush Blue peas May 21st S. Rowe Bruce Mines 10 bu S Oats Mar 3/98
<table><tbody><tr><td>720</td>
</tr><tr><td>65</td>
</tr><tr><td>655</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>{pages cut out from another book, including poetry/short passages, and glued in book}</p>
<p>{Newspapaer article titled "Quarantine Regulations: The Agreement Between the Canadian Unit and United States Governments"}</p>
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<p>{newspaper article. Title illegible. "By a Young Man" - article about how to live admirably in this world}</p>
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1894-1895
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Annie Rutherford Diary & Transcription, 1894
Annie Rutherford Diary & Transcription, 1895
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<p>THE</p>
<p>CANADIAN</p>
<p>POCKET DIARY</p>
<p>FOR</p>
<p>1895.</p>
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</ul><p>TORONTO:</p>
<p>PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS., Limited,</p>
<p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.</p>
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<p><br /> {1895}</p>
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<p>Dominion of Canada. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT-OTTAWA. GOVERNOR-GENERAL His Excellency the Right Hon. Sir John Campbell Hamilton Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, &c., &c. GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S SECRETARY'S OFFICE (Eastern Block) Arthur J. L. Gordon, Esq., C.M.G., Secretary. Capt. B.C. Urquhart and Capt. C.P.W. Kindersley, A.D.C., R.M. Ferguson, Esq., David Erskine, and Hon. A.J. Majoribanks, extra A.D.C. Clerks,- C.J. Jones, Wm. Cambell, W.H. Walker, and A.F. Sladen.</p>
<p>CABINET MINISTERS OF THE DOMINION OF CANADA According to Precedence The Right Hon. Sir J.S.D. Thompson, K.C.M.G., Q.C., LL.D., P.C., Prime Minister of Justice. Hon. Mackenzie Bowell, Minister of Trade & Commerce. Hon. Sir A.P. Caron, K.C.M.G., Q.C., Postmaster-General. Hon. Sir John Carling, K.C.M.G., without portfolio. Hon. John Costigan, Secretary of State. Hon. Sir Frank Smith, K.C.M.G., without portfolio. Hon John Costigan, Secretary of State. Hon. Sir Frank Smith, K.C.M.G., without portfolio. Hon. Sir George E. Foster, D.C.L., Minister of Finance. Hon. Sir C.H. Tupper, K.C.M.G., LL.D., Q.C., Minister of Marine and Fisheries. Hon. J.G. Haggart, Minister of Railways and Canals. Hon. J.A. Ouimet, LL.B., Q.C., Minister of Public Works. Hon. J. C. Patterson, Minister of Militia and Defence. Hon. T.M. Daly, Q.C., Minister of Interior and Supt. General Indian Affairs. Hon. A.R. Angers, Q.C., Minister of Agriculture. Hon. W.B. Ives, Q.C., Pres. of the Queen's Privy Council.</p>
<p>CLERK OF THE QUEEN'S PRIVY COUNCIL AND DEPUTY GOVERNOR. John Joseph McGee Esq. Clerks.- S.E. St. Onge Chapleau, Clerk Crown in Chancery. Joseph Pope, Assistant Clerk of Privy Council. W.H. Lee, F.K. Bennetts and James G. Foley, Deputy Clerk of the Crown in Chancery.</p>
<p>SOLICITOR-GENERAL OF CANADA Hon. John J. Curran, Esq., Q.C., B.C.L., LL.D., M.P.</p>
<p>CONTROLLER OF INLAND REVENUE Hon. John F. Wood. Esq., Q.C., M.P.</p>
<p>CONTROLLER OF CUSTOMS Hon. N. Clarke Wallace, Esq., M.P.</p>
<p>HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR CANADA IN LONDON Hon. Sir C. Tupper, Bart., G.C.M.G., C.B., 17 Victoria St., London, S.W.</p>
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<p>Eclipses, 1895.</p>
<p>In the year 1895 there will be five eclipses, three of the sun and two of the moon.</p>
<p>I.- A total eclipse of the moon, March 10th, visible in North and South America, beginning generally at 7.57 p.m., eastern standard time. II.- A partial eclipse of the sun, March 25th, the end visible at sunrise in part of Eastern Canada and the Maritime Provinces. III.- A partial eclipse of the sun, Aug. 20th, invisible in Canada. IV.- A total eclipse of the moon, Sept. 3rd, visible in North and South America, beginning generally at 9.48 p.m., eastern standard time. V.- A partial eclipse of the sun, Sept. 18th, invisible in Canda.</p>
<p>Morning and Evening Stars, 1895.</p>
<p>VENUS is an evening star to September 18th, afterwards a morning star. MARS is an evening star to October 11th, afterwards a morning star. JUPITER is an evening star to July 10th, afterwards a morning star. SATURN is a morning star to April 24th, an evening star to November 2nd, afterwards a morning star. MERCURY is a morning star about March 24th, July 22nd, and November 10th, and an evening star about February 9th, June 4th and October 1st. VENUS is brightest August 14th and October 26th. MARS not being in opposition during 1895, the satellites will not be visible. The satellites of JUPITER are not visible from June 12th to August 8th.</p>
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<pre> === Fixed and Movable Festivals == ==
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<pre> New Years Day.............................................................................................Jan. 1
Epiphany.................................................................................................. " 6
Ash Wednesday............................................................................................. Feb.27
St. David................................................................................................. Mar.1
Quadragestima- 1st Sunday in Lent......................................................................... " 3
St. Patrick............................................................................................... " 17
Annunciation-Lady Day..................................................................................... " 25
Palm Sunday...............................................................................................April 7
Good Friday............................................................................................... " 12
Easter Sunday............................................................................................. " 14
Easter Monday............................................................................................. " 15
Low Sunday................................................................................................ " 21
St. George................................................................................................ " 23
Rogation Sunday........................................................................................... May 19
Ascension Day- Holy Thursday.............................................................................. " 23
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<p></p>
<pre> Queen Victoria's Birthday................................................................................. " 24
Pentecost-Whit Sunday..................................................................................... June 2
Trinity Sunday............................................................................................ " 9
Corpus Christi............................................................................................ " 13
Accession of Queen Victoria............................................................................... " 20
St. John Baptist- Midsummer Day........................................................................... " 24
St. Peter and St. Paul.................................................................................... " 29
Dominion Day.............................................................................................. July 1
St. Michael- Michaelmas Day............................................................................... Sep. 29
All Saints................................................................................................ Nov. 1
St. Andrew................................................................................................ " 30
1st Sunday in Advent...................................................................................... Dec. 1
Conception................................................................................................ " 8
St. Thomas................................................................................................ " 21
Christmas Day............................................................................................. " 25
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<pre> Bank Holidays
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<pre> ONTARIO,NEW BRUSWICK AND NOVA SCOTIA- New Year's Day; Good Friday; Easter Monday; Queen's Birthday; Dominion Day; Christmas Day.
QUEBEC-New Year's Day; Epiphany; Ash Wednesday; Annunciation;
Good Friday; Easter Monday; Ascension; Corpus Christi; St.Peter's and St. Paul's; All Saints; Conception; Christmas Day; Queen's
Birthday; Dominion Day.
Also, throughout the Dominion, any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving.
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==Practical Information WEIGHTS AVOIRDUPOIS METALS (Gravity) (Weight of a cubic ft.) 16 drams(drs).... 1 ounce Substance Lbs. Ounces 16 ounces........ 1 pound Pure silver 625 13 25 pounds........ 1 quarter Steel 487 12 4 qurs.......... 1hundr'dweight Tin 455 11 20 cwt............1 ton Cast Iron 450 7 Copper 547 4 Brass 543 12 Zinc 498 13 LIQUIDS Honey 90 10 Vinegar 67 8 Blood 65 14 Beer 64 10 Milk 64 8 Cider 63 10 Tar 63 7 Rain Water 62 8 Linseed Oil 58 12 Brandy 57 12 Ice 57 8 Alcohol 49 10</div>
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<p>TIME $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $100 $1000</p>
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<p></p>
<p>0 0 1 2 2 2 3 3 5 7 15 30</p>
<p></p>
<p>0 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 6 9 18 35</p>
<p></p>
<p>0 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 7 10 20 40</p>
<p></p>
<p>0 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 8 11 23 45</p>
<p></p>
<p>0 1 2 2 3 4 4 4 9 13 25 50</p>
<p></p>
<p>6 11 17 22 28 34 39 42 84 1 25 2 50 5 00</p>
<p></p>
<p>56 1 11 1 67 2 22 2 28 3 34 3 39 4 17 8 34 12 50 25 00 50 00</p>
<p><br /> TIME $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $100 $1000</p>
<p><br /> Six Per Cent. 4 Day … 8 “ … 12 “ … 16 “ …</p>
<pre>1 Month
2 “
3 “
6 “
1 Year...
</pre>
<p></p>
<p>0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 6</p>
<p></p>
<p>0 0 0 1 1 2 3 6 12</p>
<p></p>
<p>0 0 1 1 2 3 5 9 18</p>
<p></p>
<p>0 1 1 1 3 4 6 12 24</p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p>0 1 1 1 3 5 8 15 30</p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p>0 1 1 2 3 6 9 18 36</p>
<p></p>
<p>0 1 1 2 4 7 11 21 42</p>
<p></p>
<p>1 1 2 2 4 8 12 24 48</p>
<p></p>
<p>1 1 2 2 5 9 14 27 54</p>
<p></p>
<p>1 1 2 3 5 10 15 30 60</p>
<p></p>
<p>7 13 20 27 50 1 00 1 50 3 00 6 00</p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p>67 1 33 2 00 2 67 5 00 10 00 15 00 30 00 60 00</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>{floral design on each side of the table}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TABLE OF WAGES BY THE WEEK.</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Wage.</td>
<td>1 hr.</td>
<td>2 hrs.</td>
<td>5 hrs.</td>
<td>6 hrs.</td>
<td>9 hrs.</td>
<td>1 dy.</td>
<td>2 dys.</td>
<td>3 dys.</td>
<td>4 dys.</td>
<td>5 dys.</td>
<td>6 dys.</td>
</tr><tr><td>S3</td>
<td>.05</td>
<td>.10</td>
<td>.25</td>
<td>.30</td>
<td>.45</td>
<td>.50</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>2.50</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>.06 2/3</td>
<td>.13 1/3</td>
<td>.33 1/3</td>
<td>.40</td>
<td>.60</td>
<td>.66 2/3</td>
<td>1.33 1/3</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>2.66 2/3</td>
<td>3.33 1/3</td>
<td>4.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>.08 1/3</td>
<td>.16 2/3</td>
<td>.41 2/3</td>
<td>.50</td>
<td>.75</td>
<td>.83 1/3</td>
<td>1.66 2/3</td>
<td>2.50</td>
<td>3.33 1/3</td>
<td>4.16 2/3</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>.10</td>
<td>.20</td>
<td>.50</td>
<td>.60</td>
<td>.90</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>3.00</td>
<td>4.00</td>
<td>5.00</td>
<td>6.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>.11 2/3</td>
<td>.23 1/3</td>
<td>.58 1/3</td>
<td>.70</td>
<td>1.05</td>
<td>1.16 2/3</td>
<td>2.33 1/3</td>
<td>3.50</td>
<td>4.66 2/3</td>
<td>5.83 1/3</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>.13 1/3</td>
<td>.26 2/3</td>
<td>.66 2/3</td>
<td>.80</td>
<td>1.20</td>
<td>1.33 1/3</td>
<td>2.66 2/3</td>
<td>4.00</td>
<td>5.33 1/3</td>
<td>6.66 2/3</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>.30</td>
<td>.75</td>
<td>.90</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>3.00</td>
<td>4.50</td>
<td>6.00</td>
<td>7.50</td>
<td>9.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>16 2/3</td>
<td>.33 1/3</td>
<td>.83 1/3</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>1.66 2/3</td>
<td>3.33 1/3</td>
<td>5.00</td>
<td>6.66 2/3</td>
<td>8.33 1/3</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>.18 1/3</td>
<td>36 2/3</td>
<td>.91 2/3</td>
<td>1.10</td>
<td>1.65</td>
<td>1.83 1/3</td>
<td>3.66 2/3</td>
<td>5.50</td>
<td>7.33 1/3</td>
<td>9.16 2/3</td>
<td>11.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>.20</td>
<td>.40</td>
<td>1.00</td>
<td>1.20</td>
<td>1.80</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>4.00</td>
<td>6.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>10.00</td>
<td>12.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>.21 2/3</td>
<td>.43 1/3</td>
<td>1.08 1/3</td>
<td>1.30</td>
<td>1.95</td>
<td>2.16 2/3</td>
<td>4.33 1/3</td>
<td>6.50</td>
<td>8.66 2/3</td>
<td>10.83 1/3</td>
<td>13.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>.23 1/3</td>
<td>.46 2/3</td>
<td>1.16 2/3</td>
<td>1.40</td>
<td>2.10</td>
<td>2.33 1/3</td>
<td>4.66 2/3</td>
<td>7.00</td>
<td>9.33 1/3</td>
<td>11.66 2/3</td>
<td>14.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>.25</td>
<td>.50</td>
<td>1.25</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>2.25</td>
<td>2.50</td>
<td>5.00</td>
<td>7.50</td>
<td>10.00</td>
<td>12.50</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>.26 2/3</td>
<td>.53 1/3</td>
<td>1.33 1/3</td>
<td>1.60</td>
<td>2.40</td>
<td>2.66 2/3</td>
<td>5.33 1/3</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>10.66 2/3</td>
<td>13.33 1/3</td>
<td>16.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>.28 1/3</td>
<td>.56 2/3</td>
<td>1.41 2/3</td>
<td>1.70</td>
<td>2.55</td>
<td>2.83 1/3</td>
<td>5.66 2/3</td>
<td>8.50</td>
<td>11.33 1/3</td>
<td>14.16 1/3</td>
<td>17.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>.30</td>
<td>.60</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>1.80</td>
<td>2.70</td>
<td>3.00</td>
<td>6.00</td>
<td>9.00</td>
<td>12.00</td>
<td>15.00</td>
<td>18.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>.31 2/3</td>
<td>.63 1/3</td>
<td>1.58 1/3</td>
<td>1.90</td>
<td>2.85</td>
<td>3.16 2/3</td>
<td>6.33 1/3</td>
<td>9.50</td>
<td>12.66 2/3</td>
<td>15.83 1/3</td>
<td>19.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>.33 1/3</td>
<td>.66 2/3</td>
<td>1.66 2/3</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>3.00</td>
<td>3.33 1/3</td>
<td>6.66 2/3</td>
<td>10.00</td>
<td>13.33 1/3</td>
<td>16.66 2/3</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>.40</td>
<td>.80</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>2.40</td>
<td>3.60</td>
<td>4.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>12.00</td>
<td>16.00</td>
<td>20.00</td>
<td>24.00</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
Table is based upon the unsusual calculation of 10 hours to a day.</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>January, 1895. February, 1895.</p>
<p>Moon's Phases D. H. M. Moon's Phases D. H. M. First Quarter.... 4 2 52 M First Quarter.... 2 7 16 E Full Moon...... 11 1 50 M Full Moon...... 9 0 23 E Last Quarter.... 17 4 55 E Last Quarter.... 16 8 9 M New Moon...... 25 4 26 E New Moon...... 24 11 44 M</p>
<p><br /> D DW SR. S.S. M. S. D DW SR. S.S. M. S.</p>
<p>-------------------------</p>
<pre> h m h m h. m. h m h m h. m.
</pre>
<p>1 T 7 52 4 52 10 24 1 F 7 35 5 29 A M 2 W 7 52 4 52 11 27 2 S 7 34 5 30 0 35 3 T 7 52 4 53 A M 3 S 7 32 5 32 1 42 4 F 7 52 4 54 0 27 4 M 7 31 5 33 2 59 5 S 7 52 4 55 1 38 5 T 7 29 5 35 4 12 6 S 7 51 4 56 2 49 6 W 7 28 5 36 5 20 7 M 7 51 4 57 4 04 7 T 7 27 5 37 6 21 8 T 7 51 4 58 5 21 8 F 7 25 5 38 7 07 9 W 7 50 5 00 6 36 9 S 7 24 5 40 Rises 10 T 7 50 5 01 7 42 10 S 7 22 5 41 7 09 11 F 7 50 5 02 Rises 11 M 7 21 5 43 8 30 12 S 7 49 5 03 6 55 12 T 7 19 5 44 9 49 13 S 7 49 5 04 8 17 13 W 7 18 5 45 11 04 14 M 7 48 5 05 9 37 14 T 7 17 5 47 A M 15 T 7 48 5 07 10 54 15 F 7 15 5 48 0 19 16 W 7 47 5 08 A M 16 S 7 14 5 50 1 33 17 T 7 47 5 09 0 10 17 S 7 12 5 51 2 43 18 F 7 46 5 11 1 21 18 M 7 11 5 53 3 47 19 S 7 46 5 12 2 33 19 T 7 09 5 54 4 41 20 S 7 45 5 13 3 43 20 W 7 08 5 55 5 27 21 M 7 45 5 15 4 50 21 T 7 07 5 56 6 03 22 T 7 44 5 16 5 51 22 F 7 06 5 57 6 30 23 W 7 44 5 18 6 43 23 S 7 04 5 59 6 53 24 T 7 43 5 19 7 26 24 S 7 03 6 00 Sets. 25 F 7 42 5 20 Sets. 25 M 7 02 6 02 7 11 26 S 7 41 5 22 6 09 26 T 7 CO 6 03 8 15 27 S 7 40 5 23 7 12 27 W 6 58 6 04 9 19 28 M 7 39 5 24 8 12 28 T 6 56 6 05 10 24 29 T 7 38 5 25 9 18 Note.-- The times of rising and setting of the Sun and Moon, and 30 W 7 37 5 26 10 21 phases of Moon are given in Standard time 31 T 7 36 5 28 11 25</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>{Floral image}</p>
<p>March 1895 || April, 1895</p>
<p>Moon's Phases. D. H. M. || Moon's Phases D. H. M.</p>
<p>First Quarter...... 4 7 40 M || First Quarter.... 2 4 28 E</p>
<p>Full Moon...... 10 10 88 E || Full Moon ...... 9 8 43 M</p>
<p>Last Quarter.... 18 0 32 M || Last Quarter.... 16 6 22 E</p>
<p>New Moon...... 26 5 25 M || New Moon...... 24 8 11 E</p>
<p><br /> {FOR MARCH}</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>D</td>
<td>D W</td>
<td>S.R.</td>
<td>S.S</td>
<td>M.S.</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>h m</td>
<td>h m</td>
<td>h. m.</td>
</tr><tr><td>1</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>6 54</td>
<td>6 07</td>
<td>11 35</td>
</tr><tr><td>2</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>6 53</td>
<td>6 08</td>
<td>A.M.</td>
</tr><tr><td>3</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>6 51</td>
<td>6 10</td>
<td>0 47</td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>6 49</td>
<td>6 11</td>
<td>2 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>6 47</td>
<td>6 12</td>
<td>3 09</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>6 46</td>
<td>6 13</td>
<td>4 08</td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>6 44</td>
<td>6 14</td>
<td>4 55</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>6 43</td>
<td>6 16</td>
<td>5 33</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>6 41</td>
<td>6 17</td>
<td>6 06</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>6 39</td>
<td>6 18</td>
<td>Rises</td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>6 37</td>
<td>6 20</td>
<td>7 19.</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>6 36</td>
<td>6 21</td>
<td>8 39</td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>6 34</td>
<td>6 22</td>
<td>9 58</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>6 32</td>
<td>6 23</td>
<td>11 14</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>6 30</td>
<td>6 24</td>
<td>A. M.</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>6 28</td>
<td>6 25</td>
<td>0 26</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>6 26</td>
<td>6 26</td>
<td>1 35</td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>6 25</td>
<td>6 28</td>
<td>2 35</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>6 23</td>
<td>6 29</td>
<td>3 22</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>6 21</td>
<td>6 30</td>
<td>4 01</td>
</tr><tr><td>21</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>6 19</td>
<td>6 31</td>
<td>4 33</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>6 18</td>
<td>6 32</td>
<td>4 58</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>6 16</td>
<td>6 33</td>
<td>5 18</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>6 14</td>
<td>6 34</td>
<td>5 36</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>6 12</td>
<td>6 36</td>
<td>5 54</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>6 10</td>
<td>6 37</td>
<td>5 Sets.</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>6 08</td>
<td>6 38</td>
<td>8 16</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>6 06</td>
<td>6 39</td>
<td>9 25</td>
</tr><tr><td>29</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>6 04</td>
<td>6 40</td>
<td>10 38</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>6 02</td>
<td>6 41</td>
<td>11 49</td>
</tr><tr><td>31</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>6 01</td>
<td>6 42</td>
<td>A. M.</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
{FOR APRIL}
<table><tbody><tr><td>D</td>
<td>D W</td>
<td>S.R</td>
<td>S.S.</td>
<td>M. S.</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>h m</td>
<td>h m</td>
<td>h.m.</td>
</tr><tr><td>1</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>5 59</td>
<td>6 44</td>
<td>0 59</td>
</tr><tr><td>2</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 58</td>
<td>6 45</td>
<td>2 01</td>
</tr><tr><td>3</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>5 57</td>
<td>6 47</td>
<td>2 53</td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 55</td>
<td>6 48</td>
<td>3 32</td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>5 53</td>
<td>6 49</td>
<td>4 04</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 51</td>
<td>6 50</td>
<td>4 31</td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 49</td>
<td>6 51</td>
<td>4 54</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>5 48</td>
<td>6 53</td>
<td>5 14</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 46</td>
<td>6 54</td>
<td>Rises</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>5 44</td>
<td>6 55</td>
<td>8 45</td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 42</td>
<td>6 57</td>
<td>10 04</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>5 40</td>
<td>6 58</td>
<td>11 17</td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 38</td>
<td>6 59</td>
<td>A.M.</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 37</td>
<td>7 00</td>
<td>0 22</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>5 35</td>
<td>7 01</td>
<td>1 16</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 34</td>
<td>7 02</td>
<td>2 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>5 33</td>
<td>7 03</td>
<td>2 35</td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 31</td>
<td>7 04</td>
<td>3 01</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>5 30</td>
<td>7 06</td>
<td>3 23</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 28</td>
<td>7 07</td>
<td>3 40</td>
</tr><tr><td>21</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 26</td>
<td>7 08</td>
<td>3 57</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>5 24</td>
<td>7 09</td>
<td>4 13</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 23</td>
<td>7 10</td>
<td>4 32</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>5 21</td>
<td>7 11</td>
<td>Sets</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 20</td>
<td>7 12</td>
<td>8 26</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>5 18</td>
<td>7 14</td>
<td>9 37</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 17</td>
<td>7 15</td>
<td>10 50</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 15</td>
<td>7 16</td>
<td>11 56</td>
</tr><tr><td>29</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>5 13</td>
<td>7 17</td>
<td>A.M.</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 12</td>
<td>7 18</td>
<td>0 51</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
{Floral design}</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>{Floral print}</p>
<p>May, 1895. || June 1895</p>
<p>Moon's Phases H. M. || Moon's Phases D. H. M.</p>
<p>First Quarter.... 1 10 44 E || Full Moon ...... 7 6 0 M</p>
<p>Full Moon...... 8 6 59 E || Last Quarter.... 15 6 28 M</p>
<p>Last Quarter.... 16 0 44 E || New Moon...... 22 4 51 E</p>
<p>New Moon...... 24 7 46 M || First Quarter.... 29 9 1 M</p>
<p>First Quarter.... 31 3 48 M ||</p>
<p>{FOR MAY}</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>D</td>
<td>DW</td>
<td>S.R</td>
<td>S.S.</td>
<td>M.S.</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>hm</td>
<td>hm</td>
<td>h.m.</td>
</tr><tr><td>1</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>5 10</td>
<td>7 20</td>
<td>1 34</td>
</tr><tr><td>2</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 08</td>
<td>7 21</td>
<td>2 07</td>
</tr><tr><td>3</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>5 07</td>
<td>7 23</td>
<td>2 34</td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 06</td>
<td>7 24</td>
<td>2 58</td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 04</td>
<td>7 25</td>
<td>2 18</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>5 03</td>
<td>7 26</td>
<td>3 37</td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 02</td>
<td>7 27</td>
<td>3 58</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>5 00</td>
<td>7 28</td>
<td>Rises</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 59</td>
<td>7 29</td>
<td>8 54</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>4 57</td>
<td>7 31</td>
<td>10 03</td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 56</td>
<td>7 32</td>
<td>11 04</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 55</td>
<td>7 33</td>
<td>11 53</td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>4 54</td>
<td>7 34</td>
<td>A.M.</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 53</td>
<td>7 35</td>
<td>0 31</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>4 52</td>
<td>7 36</td>
<td>1 01</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 51</td>
<td>7 37</td>
<td>1 26</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>4 50</td>
<td>7 38</td>
<td>1 46</td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 49</td>
<td>7 39</td>
<td>2 04</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 48</td>
<td>7 40</td>
<td>2 20</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>4 47</td>
<td>7 41</td>
<td>2 36</td>
</tr><tr><td>21</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 46</td>
<td>7 42</td>
<td>2 53</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>4 45</td>
<td>7 43</td>
<td>3 13</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 44</td>
<td>7 44</td>
<td>3 40</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>4 43</td>
<td>7 45</td>
<td>Sets.</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 42</td>
<td>7 46</td>
<td>9 44</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 42</td>
<td>7 47</td>
<td>10 42</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>4 41</td>
<td>7 48</td>
<td>11 28</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 41</td>
<td>7 49</td>
<td>A.M.</td>
</tr><tr><td>29</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>4 40</td>
<td>7 50</td>
<td>0 09</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 40</td>
<td>7 51</td>
<td>0 38</td>
</tr><tr><td>31</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>4 39</td>
<td>7 52</td>
<td>1 02</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
{FOR JUNE}
<table><tbody><tr><td>D</td>
<td>DW</td>
<td>S.R</td>
<td>S.S.</td>
<td>M. S.</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>hm</td>
<td>hm</td>
<td>h. m.</td>
</tr><tr><td>1</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 39</td>
<td>7 52</td>
<td>1 24</td>
</tr><tr><td>2</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 38</td>
<td>7 53</td>
<td>1 44</td>
</tr><tr><td>3</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>4 38</td>
<td>7 54</td>
<td>2 04</td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 37</td>
<td>7 55</td>
<td>2 26</td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>4 37</td>
<td>7 56</td>
<td>2 52</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 36</td>
<td>7 56</td>
<td>3 28</td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>4 36</td>
<td>7 57/td></td>
<td>Rises</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 36</td>
<td>7 58</td>
<td>9 44</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 36</td>
<td>7 58</td>
<td>10 27</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>4 35</td>
<td>7 59</td>
<td>10 59</td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 35</td>
<td>7 59</td>
<td>11 27</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>4 35</td>
<td>8 00</td>
<td>11 48</td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 35</td>
<td>8 00</td>
<td>A.M.</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>4 35</td>
<td>8 00</td>
<td>0 06</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 35</td>
<td>8 01</td>
<td>0 23</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 35</td>
<td>8 01</td>
<td>0 40</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>4 35</td>
<td>8 02</td>
<td>0 59</td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 35</td>
<td>8 02</td>
<td>1 18</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>4 35</td>
<td>8 03</td>
<td>1 41</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 36</td>
<td>8 03</td>
<td>2 09</td>
</tr><tr><td>21</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>4 36</td>
<td>8 03</td>
<td>2 48</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 36</td>
<td>8 03</td>
<td>Sets</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 36</td>
<td>8 03</td>
<td>9 26</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>4 37</td>
<td>8 04</td>
<td>10 08</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 37</td>
<td>8 04</td>
<td>10 39</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>4 37</td>
<td>8 04</td>
<td>11 05</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 38</td>
<td>8 03</td>
<td>11 26</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>4 38</td>
<td>8 03</td>
<td>11 47</td>
</tr><tr><td>29</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 39</td>
<td>8 03</td>
<td>A.M.</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 39</td>
<td>8 03</td>
<td>0 09</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
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<p>{Floral print}</p>
<p>July, 1895. || August, 1895.</p>
<p>Moon's Phases D. H. M. || Moon's Phases D. H. M.</p>
<p>Full Moon ...... 6 6 20 E || Full Moon ...... 5 8 51 M</p>
<p>Last Quarter.... 14 10 31 E || First Quarter.... 13 0 19 E</p>
<p>New Moon...... 22 0 32 M || New Moon...... 20 7 56 M</p>
<p>First Quarter.... 28 3 36 E || Last Quarter.... 27 0 43 M</p>
<p>{FOR JULY}</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>D</td>
<td>DW</td>
<td>SR</td>
<td>S.S.</td>
<td>M.S.</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>hm</td>
<td>hm</td>
<td>h.m.</td>
</tr><tr><td>1</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>4 40</td>
<td>8 03</td>
<td>0 30</td>
</tr><tr><td>2</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 41</td>
<td>8 03</td>
<td>0 57</td>
</tr><tr><td>3</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>4 41</td>
<td>8 03</td>
<td>1 26</td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 42</td>
<td>8 02</td>
<td>2 05</td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>4 42</td>
<td>8 02</td>
<td>2 54.</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 43</td>
<td>8 02</td>
<td>Rises</td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 43</td>
<td>8 02</td>
<td>9 01</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>4 44</td>
<td>8 01</td>
<td>9 30</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 44</td>
<td>8 01</td>
<td>9 52</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>4 45</td>
<td>8 00</td>
<td>10 12</td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 46</td>
<td>8 00</td>
<td>10 28</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>4 47</td>
<td>7 59</td>
<td>10 44</td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 48</td>
<td>7 59</td>
<td>11 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 49</td>
<td>7 58</td>
<td>11 19</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>4 50</td>
<td>7 58</td>
<td>11 41</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 50</td>
<td>7 57</td>
<td>A M</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>4 51</td>
<td>7 57</td>
<td>0 01</td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 52</td>
<td>7 56</td>
<td>0 41</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>4 53</td>
<td>7 55</td>
<td>1 27</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 54</td>
<td>7 54</td>
<td>2 28</td>
</tr><tr><td>21</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>4 55</td>
<td>7 53</td>
<td>3 40</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>4 56</td>
<td>7 52</td>
<td>Sets</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 57</td>
<td>7 51</td>
<td>9 06</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>4 58</td>
<td>7 50</td>
<td>9 31</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>4 59</td>
<td>7 49</td>
<td>9 52</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>5 00</td>
<td>7 48</td>
<td>10 13</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 01</td>
<td>7 47</td>
<td>10 36</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 02</td>
<td>7 46</td>
<td>11 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>29</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>5 03</td>
<td>7 45</td>
<td>11 30</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 04</td>
<td>7 44</td>
<td>A M</td>
</tr><tr><td>31</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>5 05</td>
<td>7 43</td>
<td>0 04</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
{FOR AUGUST}
<table><tbody><tr><td>D</td>
<td>DW</td>
<td>S.R.</td>
<td>S.S.</td>
<td>M.S.</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>hm</td>
<td>hm</td>
<td>h. m.</td>
</tr><tr><td>1</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 07</td>
<td>7 42</td>
<td>0 51</td>
</tr><tr><td>2</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>5 08</td>
<td>7 41</td>
<td>1 44</td>
</tr><tr><td>3</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 09</td>
<td>7 40</td>
<td>2 45</td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 10</td>
<td>7 38</td>
<td>3 51</td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>5 11</td>
<td>7 37</td>
<td>Rises</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 12</td>
<td>7 36</td>
<td>8 17</td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>5 13</td>
<td>7 34</td>
<td>8 35</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 14</td>
<td>7 33</td>
<td>8 52</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>5 15</td>
<td>7 31</td>
<td>9 09</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 17</td>
<td>7 30</td>
<td>9 26</td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 18</td>
<td>7 29</td>
<td>9 44</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>5 19</td>
<td>7 27</td>
<td>10 07</td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 20</td>
<td>7 26</td>
<td>10 37</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>5 21</td>
<td>7 24</td>
<td>11 17</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 22</td>
<td>7 22</td>
<td>A M</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>5 23</td>
<td>7 21</td>
<td>0 06</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 24</td>
<td>7 19</td>
<td>1 14</td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 26</td>
<td>7 18</td>
<td>2 32</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>5 27</td>
<td>7 16</td>
<td>3 56</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 28</td>
<td>7 14</td>
<td>Sets</td>
</tr><tr><td>21</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>5 29</td>
<td>7 12</td>
<td>7 54</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 30</td>
<td>7 11</td>
<td>8 14</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>5 31</td>
<td>7 09</td>
<td>8 38</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 32</td>
<td>7 08</td>
<td>9 02</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 33</td>
<td>7 06</td>
<td>9 31</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>M</td>
<td>5 34</td>
<td>7 05</td>
<td>10 05</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 35</td>
<td>7 03</td>
<td>10 47</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>W</td>
<td>5 36</td>
<td>7 01</td>
<td>11 39</td>
</tr><tr><td>29</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>5 37</td>
<td>6 59</td>
<td>A M</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>F</td>
<td>5 38</td>
<td>6 57</td>
<td>0 38</td>
</tr><tr><td>31</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>5 39</td>
<td>6 56</td>
<td>1 42</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
{Floral print}</div>
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<p>MEMORANDUM FROM 1894</p>
<p>{??st} summer Flowers wile go to Lehi{?}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM FROM 1894</span></h2>
<p>Walter Veitch Leith</p>
<p>Wm Ross Leith</p>
<p>C. W. Cameron</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January Tuesday 1 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mr Thomson here in the evening</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 2</span></h2>
<p>{scribble centred on this section}</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 3</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Harkness & Mrs Julian here</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January Friday 4 1895</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 5</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound}</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 7 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac Thomas & I at Mr Crawfords</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 8</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S Mrs Thomson there beautiful day</p>
<p></p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 9</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr W.McKeens in the evening. Men drawing wood.</p>
<p>beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Janurary THURSDAY 10 1895</span></h2>
<p>Congregational meeting in the church Mac & M went Wrote to Grace Minnie & Belle</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>I went to Leith in the morning Mac & M finished drawing home the wood</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. Belle at Mr. Thomson</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Januarary SUNDAY 13 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Mr Rutherford at church</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. at F. I. meeting. bought 3 cattle from J. Moore for {52.00 smudged}</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Jessie went to see Mary Scott in the forenoon & she Thomas & Mac went to Mr W. Ross's in the afternoon</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 16 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. with a load of hay. I was at the W. F Ins meeting at Annan</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. with a load of hay I was at Mr Thomson for Tea</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 18</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O. S. with hay</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 19 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie in O. S.</p>
<p>Lovely day</p>
<p>== SUNDAY 20</p>
<p>Mac Jessie Bell R. & Thomas at church</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Frasers</p>
<p>Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 22 1895</span></h2>
<p>Very Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I at {Lottie} Nixons wedding</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Elliotts</p>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 25 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 26</span></h2>
<p>Very Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>No preaching</p>
<p>Very Stormy</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 28 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mr Thomson called</p>
<p>Very Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>I wrote to Ellie</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>W. Harkness here for dinner</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 31 1895</span></h2>
<p>Put short clothes on Maggie. Mac went up to see Jessie Harkness Thomas & I went to see Mary Scott G. Brizza's little girl buried</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 1</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. with hay G. Brizza's little girl buried</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 3 1895</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 4</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Very cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Very cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 6 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. with lambs. Jessie at Mr Thomsons</p>
<p>Very cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 7</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Very cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 9 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Jessie Harkness died</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 12 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac helping to move the Bone's Jessie Harkness buried</p>
<p>Mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>Ollie Cameron here</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 14</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Thomson here</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Feburary FRIDAY 15 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac away with W Elliott</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 16</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Earlie here Uncle Tom & Uncle Malcolm here R & Belle went home</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 18 1895</span></h2>
<p>John Hobson came Mr & Mrs Fraser called</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Veitch here John Hobson started to work</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Mac Thomas & I at Mrs W. McKeens & Mr Thomson</p>
<p>Mild</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 21 1895</span></h2>
<p>Very Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 23</span></h2>
<p>Commenced the ice</p>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 24 1895</span></h2>
<p>{Scribbles}</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 25</span></h2>
<p>Men drawing home ice</p>
<p>Mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Mac Thomas & I at Mr Harkness's, Missionary meeting in the church in the evening</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 27 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Hough's sale</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 28</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. for aload of saw dust Malcolm, Bob & Jessie McGregor came down</p>
<p>Thawing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 1</span></h2>
<p>Had letters from Belle & Ellie Wrote to Ellie</p>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 2 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. Mrs Thomson here for tea</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 4</span></h2>
<p>Stormy</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 5 1895</span></h2>
<p>Jessie at Mr Julian</p>
<p>{Scribbles}</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Mac Thomas & I at Mr Gibsons + Mr Henry's</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 7</span></h2>
<p>I was at W. F. M. Meeting Mac at M. Hornes sale</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 8 1895</span></h2>
<p>Preaching in the church Mr & Mrs H. Harkness here for tea</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 11 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Woodford for sawdust at O.S. in the afternoon</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac at woodford with W. {Scribbles}tt</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY</span></h2>
<p>{Scribbles} Thomson {Scribbles} Sister {scribble}ries little boy born</p>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 14 1895</span></h2>
<p>Cold Scribbles</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Woodford for lumber for R Henry</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie in OS Mrs Scott & Mary here Tom & Minnie came down</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 17 1895</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Tom & Minnie went home, Mac & John commenced to draw sawlogs to Mill</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>Band concert</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 20 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Coopers & Mr Maynards Mrs Thoms here</p>
<p>Clear & cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Quilting at Mrs McNeils</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>John & Ma came down</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 23 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S.</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful Day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 25</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. on the ice, for seed grain</p>
<p>Fine</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 26 1896</span></h2>
<p>Mr Henry called in the evening, Uncle John died</p>
<p>Snowing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. with a load of hay Mrs Alexand came + Mrs Camero{n} here</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 28</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S with a load of hay Innis Matheson here Maggie got her first tooth</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 29 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac + I at Mr Maynards</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. Mary Burr here</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 31</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 1 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Rutherford at Mr Thomsons & Mr. W. McKeens</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. with a load of hay. drove on the ice, Mr T. here in the evening</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I at Mr Thomson for tea, bought for cattle from C. Cameron for 95</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 4 1895</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Wrote to the two Minnies + Ellie</p>
<p>Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 7 1895</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>A Ferguson came Louisa Thomson called</p>
<p>Very Wet</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. on the ice</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESADAY 10 1895</span></h2>
<p>Jessie at Mr Thomsons quilting</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Andrew in O.S. with 3 cattle</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>John Robson went home sick</p>
<p>Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April Saturday 13 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac helping to put the organ in the church</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 15</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 16 1895</span></h2>
<p>Minnie Moore here Andrew ploughing</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Had Dick in the buggy for the first time</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Mac at John Gibson's raising</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 19 1895</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>The ice went out of the bay I went to C. E. Meeting in the first day for organ in church evening</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 22 1895</span></h2>
<p>Grace came home from Africa</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Days & Elliotts Maggie clapped her hands for Grandma</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 24</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. with hogs</p>
<p>Very windy</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 25 1895</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Thomas walked to Leith for the first time Mary Burr here</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 27</span></h2>
<p>Sowed peas H. Kennedy + son here for tea</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 28 1895</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>Had a letter from Belle</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 1 1895</span></h2>
<p>Susie Campbell called, Mac sold two cattle to H Kennedy for $70.00</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I in O.S.</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 3</span></h2>
<p>Mr & Mrs Thomson here in the evening</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 4 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie in O.S.</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Finished seeding Thomas & I went to Mr Thomsons in the evening</p>
<p>Very Warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 7 1895</span></h2>
<p>Maggie commenced to creep</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Plumb blossom out, Men drawing home lumber</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May Friday 10 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac + Andrew in O.S.</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Showers of snow</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 13 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac & O. Cameron in O.S.</p>
<p>Hard frost</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to see Jim Ross I called at Mr Veitche's in the evening</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESADY 15</span></h2>
<p>O. Cameron commenced the pump house. frost</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 16 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac the children & I went out home</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>We came home from Sullivan</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {from Sullivan - erased}</p>
<p>Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 19 1895</span></h2>
<p>A heavy shower of snow</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Hard frost</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>{entry erased}</p>
<p>Fine Day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 22 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Hugh Reid died</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Concert at Leith</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 24</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 25 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mrs Reid's funeral. Jessie & Jim Ross called. Tom & Minnie washed the sheep came down I finished house cleaning</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Tom & Minnie went home</p>
<p>Wet</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 28 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Henry's raising</p>
<p>beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>Planted the potatoes & shore the sheep</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I in O.S. I called to see Bessie got my first ride with Dick</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 31 1895</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 1</span></h2>
<p>Jessie at Mary Burrs for tea</p>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Put the cattle in the front</p>
<p>Very Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Communion at Annan Jessie went</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 3 1895</span></h2>
<p>I had sick headache was in bed all forenoon</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h2>
<p>Jessie at</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Cool</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 6 1895</span></h2>
<p>I was at the W. F. M. Meeting</p>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h2>
<p>Mac + I in O.S.</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>George {Buzza's?} raining. Mac at Moores in the evening</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 9 1895</span></h2>
<p>Very Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 11</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. Jessie at Mr Thomasons for Tea</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June Wednesday 12 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac + I at Adam Morris rained in the afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 14</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Harken + him Gilyan here for tea him Mathison Minnie + Maggie called in the evening</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 15 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 16</span></h2>
<p>Mr Anthony preacher from the lent "I am come that ye might have Gfe + that ye might have it more about aith"</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 12 1895</span></h2>
<p>Ollie called</p>
<p>45*32 = 90 + 1350 = 1440 {equation done in long hand}</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>Mr + Mrs Hunter called Mac in OS</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Anthony preached</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 15 1895</span></h2>
<p>Thomas + I went to Mr Thomasons. Jake + Andrew went to Mr Woods with six cattle, sold for $276.00</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 16</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>1440*14.5 = 15840 + 720 {contines into Wednesday}</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>9/16560 = 184 {16560/9=1840}</p>
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<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 18 1895</span></h2>
<p>Maggie + I at Mr Thomason finished cutting the hay</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 19</span></h2>
<p>Henry Thomason called</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 20</span></h2>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 21 1895</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>Bell's boy born</p>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>I was at Mr Seoth</p>
<p>raining</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July Wednesday 24 1895</span></h2>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 25</span></h2>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Mac Thomas + I went to see Walter Reid + called to see T. Gibron + his wife</p>
<p>Cool</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 27 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. Tom + Minnie came down</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 28</span></h2>
<p>Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Sister Grace's little boy born</p>
<p>Raining</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 30 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Mr George Luthersons for his hogs</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 31</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Sullivan</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 1</span></h2>
<p>Mac came home little Mac came down with him</p>
<p>Cool</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 2 1895</span></h2>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Mac + Jessie went to O.S. Mary Burr here for tea</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4</span></h2>
<p>Rob + Martha came down</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 5 1895</span></h2>
<p>Commenced to cut the barley</p>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h2>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 8 1895</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>{hnele?} Tom Mary Gin + {nnele?} Tom came down</p>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Maggie + I went home with {Nnele?} Tom Grace + little Mac went home</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 11 1895</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 12</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>Commenced to cut the peas</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 14 1895</span></h2>
<p>We came home from Sullivan</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THRUSDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Finished taking in the barley A Cameron + Mrs Roy here in the evening Walter Reid died</p>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h2>
<p>{entry erased}</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 17 1895</span></h2>
<p>John Will Ranner man + Harold came down Mac at Walter Reids funeral</p>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Will here {a ehed m?} Leith church</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>Will Ranner man gave a lecture in Leith church</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 20 1895</span></h2>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Wile R went home</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>I called to see Andrew Seoth men finished pulling the peas</p>
<p>Cool</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 23 1895</span></h2>
<p>Commenced to cut the oats</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Tom + Ma came down</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 26 1895</span></h2>
<p>Ma + I went to Mr Thomasons in the evening</p>
<p>Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Tom + I went to O.S. Mac finished cutting the grain</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h2>
<p>Tom + Ma went home</p>
<p>Raining</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 29 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mr McHuyie called</p>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Finished taking in the peas preaching in the Church</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAy 31</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Cool</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 1 1895</span></h2>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Finished the Harvesting</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 4 1895</span></h2>
<p>Started to plough for fall wheat</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Galt</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 7 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac came home from Galt</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Maggie has four lieth</p>
<p>Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Mr Cameron's for fall wheat + called to see Amelia Seoth</p>
<p>Warm</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 10 1895</span></h2>
<p>We went to Rob Harken's</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Very Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac + Jessie went to O.S.</p>
<p>Raining</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 13 1895</span></h2>
<p>Jessie at Maynards Miss Mathron here for tea</p>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Jessie went to see Mary Reid</p>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Cool</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 16 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. with 4 pigs Andrew sowed the fall wheat</p>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Mac at O.S. show</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 19 1895</span></h2>
<p>Ellie + Annie McDonald came, Mr Fraser here for tea</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>We all went down to the shore Ellie went home</p>
<p>Very windy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 22 1895</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Mac + C Lemon went to Debrow show Jessie called to see Amelia Seoth Ada + Ida here on the evening</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 1 1895</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THRUSDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Tom came down for Minnie</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 4 1895</span></h2>
<p>Sydenham show</p>
<p>fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. for Rate</p>
<p>Mrs Seoth + Amelia called</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>245 / 2</p>
<p>111</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 7 1895</span></h2>
<p>a p e r m d</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>We had the thrashing machine</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Mac at O.S.</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 10 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Kilsyth show Mrs Thomason went to Bay City</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Jessie + Hate at Mrs Gilchrist</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac + I in O.S. I had a front tooth crowned</p>
<p>Cold</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 13 1895</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 16 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac got 6 pigs from g. Grady for $5.00</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Mac + Andrew in O.S. with his cattle</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Andrew finished pulling apples</p>
<p>Cold</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 19 1895</span></h2>
<p>Snowing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>snow 7 inches deep</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>We moved the stoves</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 22 1895</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Mac + Andrew went to ploughing match</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Commenced to pull the turnips I went to see Andrew Seoth</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>October Friday 25 1895</p>
<p>Jessie went to</p>
<p>{illegible}</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<p>Saturday 26 Mac went to O.S.</p>
<p>with Mr. Robson</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<p>Sunday 27</p>
<p>{scribbly mark}</p>
<p>{maybe initials}</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>October MONDAY 28 1895</p>
<p>Rutherford came down to keep at the turnips</p>
<p>Snowing</p>
<p>TUESDAY 29</p>
<p>Henry Thomson & his mother came home</p>
<p>Snowing</p>
<p>WEDNESDAY 30</p>
<p>I called at Mr Thomsons</p>
<p><br /> Cold</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>October THURSDAY 31 1895</p>
<p>Snowing</p>
<p>NOVEMBER FRIDAY 1</p>
<p>Thomas & I went for the mail.</p>
<p>Mary Buhr here for tea</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<p>SATURDAY 2</p>
<p><br /> Beautiful day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>November SUNDAY 3 1895</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p>MONDAY 4</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p>TUESDAY 5</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>November WEDNESDAY 6 1895</p>
<p>Jake Waddell helping the men at the turnips. Mrs Thomson here in the evening</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p>THURSDAY 7</p>
<p>Finished the turnips I started house cleaning</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<p>FRIDAY 8</p>
<p>Mac Maggie & I went home</p>
<p>Raining</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>November SATURDAY 9 1895</p>
<p>Snowing</p>
<p>SUNDAY 10</p>
<p>Amelia Scott died at half past {midnight?} P.M.</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<p>MONDAY 11</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>November TUESDAY 12 1895</p>
<p>Amelia Scott was buried</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p>WEDNESDAY 13</p>
<p>Grace & Will left for New York</p>
<p>Brother Tom came down for apples</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<p>THURSDAY 14</p>
<p>Tom went home</p>
<p>Cold</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>November FRIDAY 15 1895</p>
<p>{there is a name McGill printed in pen above the daily entry}</p>
<p>Mac & Andrew ploughing</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<p>SATURDAY 16</p>
<p>Jessie finished house cleaning</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<p>SUNDAY 17</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>November MONDAY 18 1895</p>
<p>I was at Mr. Scotts for tea</p>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Snowing</p>
<p>TUESDAY 19</p>
<p>Uncle Tom came down</p>
<p>Very cold</p>
<p>WEDNESDAY 20</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>November THURSDAY 21 1895</p>
<p>Thanksgiving day</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<p>FRIDAY 22</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<p>SATURDAY 23</p>
<p>I finished house cleaning. Mac & Jessie in O.S.</p>
<p>Raining</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>November SUNDAY 24 1895</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<p>MONDAY 25</p>
<p>Mr. McDonald here all night</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
<p>I was at Mr Fraser for tea had a very pleasant time</p>
<p>Cold</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>November WEDNESDAY 27 1895</p>
<p>Ollie & Mary Burr here</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<p>THURSDAY 28</p>
<p>Jessie went to Mr. Waddells</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p>FRIDAY 29</p>
<p>I called at Mr. Thomsons in the morning</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>November SATURDAY 30 1895</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<p>December SUNDAY 1</p>
<p>Snowing</p>
<p>MONDAY 2</p>
<p>Very stormy</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>December TUESDAY 3 1895</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<p>WEDNESDAY 4</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<p>THURSDAY 5</p>
<p>I was at the W.FM. Meeting Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>December FRIDAY 6 1895</p>
<p>Jessie at T Harkness Fine day</p>
<p>SATURDAY 7</p>
<p>Mac in O.S. Raining</p>
<p>SUNDAY 8</p>
<p>cold</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>December MONDAY 9 1895</p>
<p>Mac Jessie & Thomson went to Mr. Crawfords & Mr Gibsons</p>
<p>fine day</p>
<p>TUESDAY 10</p>
<p>Mr Hurry & R.B. Wilkinson here for dinner</p>
<p>We were at Mr. {illegible} in the afternoon</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<p>WEDNESDAY 11 Men drawing home wood</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>December THURSDAY 12 1895</p>
<p>Killed the pigs</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<p>FRIDAY 13</p>
<p>Tom & Minnie came down</p>
<p>beautiful day</p>
<p>SATURDAY 14</p>
<p>Mac Minnie & I went to O.S.</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p>sleighing good</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 15 1895</span></h2>
<p>Tom & Minnie went home</p>
<p>beautiful day</p>
<p>MONDAY 16</p>
<p>beautiful day</p>
<p>TUESDAY 17</p>
<p>Jessie & Mac at a party at Mr Thomsons</p>
<p>Wet</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 18 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S.</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<p>THURSDAY 19</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<p>FRIDAY 20</p>
<p>Miss Mathison brought a bouquet of flowers for Mrs Mc</p>
<p>Very dull</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 21 1895</span></h2>
<p>Wet</p>
<p>SUNDAY 22</p>
<p>Communion at {illegible - looks like human but cd be service}</p>
<p>Wet</p>
<p>MONDAY 23</p>
<p>Raining</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 24 1895</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. Mr Thomson ploughing</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<p>WEDNESDAY 25 Beautiful bright day</p>
<p>Mr Thomson & Henry called in the evening</p>
<p>THURSDAY 26</p>
<p>Mac at school meeting</p>
<p>Was appointed trustee</p>
<p>Snowing</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 27 1895</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
<p>SATURDAY 28</p>
<p>We all went to Mr Thomsons</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<p>SUNDAY 29</p>
<p>{illegible} Duncan died</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 30 1895</span></h2>
<p>Thomas & I went to Mr McKeens</p>
<p>Snowing</p>
<p>TUESDAY 31</p>
<p>{scribbling on the page for Tuesday and remainder of page}</p>
<p>very stormy</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2>
<p>{Nothing hand written on the page. Scribbling on the page plus an abstract shape drawn at the bottom of the page}</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2>
<p>{Nothing hand written on the page. Scribbling on the whole page}</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEATHER RECORD</span></h2>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">Date Remarks Therm</span></h3>
<p>{Nothing hand written on the page. One scribble line under Remarks at the upper part of the page}</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">ADDRESSES</span></h2>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">Name Residence</span></h3>
<p>{Two columns. Nothing hand written in either one. Scribbling and a line drawn through in the Name column}</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">NOTES AND BILLS PAYABLE</span></h2>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">Date Name Dolls Cts</span></h3>
<p>{Four columns. Nothing handwritten in any of them. Scribbling and abstract shape drawn in the middle of the page}</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT---JANUARY</span></h2>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">DATE Received Paid</span></h3>
<p></p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Date.</td>
<td>{no heading}</td>
<td>Received</td>
<td>Paid {column split for $ and cts}</td>
</tr><tr><td>{blank}</td>
<td>bal on hand</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>4.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>2nd</td>
<td>D. {illegible looks like Ross} sleigh</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>25.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>6 3/4 butter</td>
<td>16 cts</td>
<td>1.08</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Interest</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>6.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>7 1/4 lbs butter</td>
<td>13 cts</td>
<td>.95</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>sold 10 lamb skins</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>drew from bank</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>drew from bank</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>sold a load of hay</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>9.45</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>8.22</td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>9.65</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>8.10</td>
</tr><tr><td>{blank.}</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>102.45</td>
</tr><tr><td>29th</td>
<td>Paid</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>{not sure if there's something here}</td>
</tr><tr><td>29th</td>
<td>postage</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>06</td>
</tr><tr><td>{blank}</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>73.16</td>
</tr><tr><td>{blank}</td>
<td>bal on hand</td>
<td>{blank}</td>
<td>29.29</td>
<td>$102.45</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p> Cash Account --- January</p>
</tbody>
<table><tbody><tr><td>
<p>Date</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Received</span></p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>Paid</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>$</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>cts</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>2nd</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>C Lemon bolts</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>35</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>4</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>" " shoing</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>1</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>00</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>5</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>Groceries</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>1</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>08</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>"</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>boots for Thomas</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>90</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>"</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>Whip</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>1</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>00</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>"</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>T. J. Harkness</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>1</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>00</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>"</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>Diary pencils & candy</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>40</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>"</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>Pd. for Wittners</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>60</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>6</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>baptist collection</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>05</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>8</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>Mac spent</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>20</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>11</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>print</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>95</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>12</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>Mac suit shirt etc</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>19</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>20</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>"</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>shoe for Lark</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>30</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>"</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>hair cut</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>15</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>"</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>dates</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>25</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>14</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>postage</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>14</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>"</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>Mac in O.S. spent</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>65</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>"</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>Pd. J. Moore for cattle</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>36</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>00</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>15</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>C Lemon</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>40</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>16</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>show</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>1</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>00</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>"</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>dinner, horses & weighing</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>55</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>"</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>W F Missions</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>1</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>00</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>14</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>Mac spent</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>25</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>18</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>expences</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>1</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>05</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>19</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>T. ?ions {presents ex}</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>2</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>35</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>23</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>spent</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>10</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>25</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>spent</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>18</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td>
<p>27</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>for flour</p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p> </p>
</td>
<td>
<p>2</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>00</p>
</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT-FEBRUARY</span></h2>
<p>bal on hand 29.29</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td>
<td>Received</td>
<td>Paid</td>
</tr><tr><td>Feb 1</td>
<td>Sold a load of hay</td>
<td>9.05</td>
</tr><tr><td>2</td>
<td>" " " " "</td>
<td>9 50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>8 lbs barley at 15 ob</td>
<td>1 20</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>sold 8 lambs</td>
<td>28 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>Wrew from bank</td>
<td>59 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>Sheepskin</td>
<td>50{50 cents}</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>12 lbs buller 15 ols</td>
<td>1 80</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>84 {word erased}w 16</td>
<td>1 35</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$139 69</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT-FEBRUARY</span></h2>
<p>4eb #ds</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td>
<td>Received</td>
<td>Paid</td>
</tr><tr><td>1</td>
<td>expenses</td>
<td>.15</td>
</tr><tr><td>2</td>
<td>books for M. + G</td>
<td>2.45</td>
</tr><tr><td>2</td>
<td>socks</td>
<td>65 {cents}</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>straps + snaps</td>
<td>55 {cents}</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>sausages + en.</td>
<td>55 {cents}</td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>Slippers, 50, rapseen 80 lob. 1-120</td>
<td>1 50</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>Slippers, shank + ex.</td>
<td>1 55</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>sugar B 1.60 bolts + oysters</td>
<td>1 55</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>fish + ex</td>
<td>55</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>Black Cameroon aet</td>
<td>2 39</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>Gague Halle</td>
<td>1 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Cocoa wnl</td>
<td>10 {cents}</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>M. Rutherford</td>
<td>111.00</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>groceries</td>
<td>61 {cents}</td>
</tr><tr><td>21</td>
<td>2 bal l oil</td>
<td>50 {cents}</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>sundries</td>
<td>3 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>postage</td>
<td>.05</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>cuhing iee</td>
<td>1 50</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>for schomes</td>
<td>1 00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$130.43</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>bal on hand</td>
<td>9.26</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$139.69</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>CASH ACCOUNT—MARCH $db</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td>bal on hand</td>
<td>9.26</td>
</tr><tr><td>Date</td>
<td>Received</td>
<td>Paid</td>
</tr><tr><td>2nd</td>
<td>7 3/4 lbs buller W15</td>
<td>1 25</td>
</tr><tr><td>9th</td>
<td>6 1/4 " " "15</td>
<td>.94</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>5 3/4 doz eggs 18</td>
<td>1 04</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Nardies wobe</td>
<td>16 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>8 1/2 doz eggs at 18</td>
<td>1 53</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>8 1/2 lbs 8 buller 15</td>
<td>1 27</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>12 3/4 " 14</td>
<td>1 78</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>8 doz. eggs 13</td>
<td>1 04</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>sold a load of hay</td>
<td>7 69</td>
</tr><tr><td>29</td>
<td>" " " " "</td>
<td>8 60</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>drew grown 8k.</td>
<td>20 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>in from R. Harry</td>
<td>32 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>12 lbs buller - 15 ol</td>
<td>1 80</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>9 1/2 doz eggs 15</td>
<td>1 42</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>105 62</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>CASH ACCOUNT—MARCH</p>
<p>{scribbles over the page}</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td>
<td>Received</td>
<td>Paid 14 db</td>
</tr><tr><td>2nd</td>
<td>Groceries</td>
<td>.65</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>sundries</td>
<td>.85</td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>brember shop fees</td>
<td>.25</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>sausages 25 capones 35</td>
<td>.60</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>mengling collar</td>
<td>.40</td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>rat brap yes blobs</td>
<td>.40</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>W.j Ratters on</td>
<td>10 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>Jma Remp 1000 milk rap</td>
<td>1 65</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>4 lbs here</td>
<td>.60</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>sausage</td>
<td>.25</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>ralbrap + godil</td>
<td>.35</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>L Lemon bread</td>
<td>.40</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>derry + flannel shok,</td>
<td>6 85</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>expenses</td>
<td>.40</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>shoe + expenses</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>feed grain</td>
<td>28 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>ballen + molasses</td>
<td>1 36</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>shoe + ese</td>
<td>.35</td>
</tr><tr><td>29</td>
<td>hair end + dimmer</td>
<td>.35</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>groceries 1.65 expenses 85</td>
<td>2 50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>hissions</td>
<td>.50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>57 21</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>bal on hand</td>
<td>48 41</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>105 62</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT—MAY</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td>
<td>Received</td>
<td>Paid</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>bal on hand</td>
<td>$</td>
</tr><tr><td>2nd</td>
<td>17 doz eggs 10</td>
<td>1 70</td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>drew from bank</td>
<td>50 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>50</td>
<td>18 doz eggs</td>
<td>1 80</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>8 lbs 14 oz of buller 14</td>
<td>1 24</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>Sabbath</td>
<td></td>
</tr></tbody></table>
{scribbles on the page}</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT—MAY</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td>
<td>Received</td>
<td>Paid $</td>
</tr><tr><td>8 ld</td>
<td>froo hungler shats</td>
<td>1 20</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>potatoes</td>
<td>2 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>rake C Comb + es</td>
<td>.95</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>tea + apricots</td>
<td>.55</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>slippers + correls</td>
<td>2 25</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>dress + waist</td>
<td>8 31</td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>Bl thob Seolt</td>
<td>1 70</td>
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<td>Grass seed</td>
<td>3 67</td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>expenses</td>
<td>.85</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>Pd Mr Henry for four pigs</td>
<td>8 00</td>
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<td>Pd Mr Kemp</td>
<td>.65</td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>Pump house ex.</td>
<td>4 20</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>map Alexander</td>
<td>2 50</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>Pd miele Jon for cable</td>
<td>41 00</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>Groceries</td>
<td>1 80</td>
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Annie Rutherford (1855 – 1917)
1894
Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers
Mrs. M. Rutherford
Leith
Ont.
{Printed} - THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1894. TORONTO PUBLISHED BY The BROWN
BROS., Limited.
{Printed} CALENDAR.
{Printed} Dominion of Canada.
{Printed} Rates of Postage.
{Printed} Value of Foreign Coins.
{Printed} Practical Information.
{Printed} INTEREST TABLES.
{Printed} TABLE OF WAGES BY THE WEEK.
{Printed} Moon's Phases - January, 1894. February, 1894.
{Printed} Moon's Phases - March, 1894. April, 1894.
{Printed} Moon's Phases - May, 1894. June, 1894.
{Printed} Moon's Phases - July, 1894. August, 1894.
{Printed} Moon's Phases - September, 1894. October, 1894.
{Printed} Moon's Phases - November, 1894. December, 1894.
{Blank page}
�{Blank page}
JANUARY MONDAY 1 1894
Mac went to Annan to vote for Prohibition Thomas & I went to Mr Scotts Fine day
TUESDAY 2
Mac at Mr Gibsons Willie Bone & Jeannie here in the evening Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 3
Ma & Tom came down. Lilian Wells & Dorothy Fraser called Beautiful day
JANUARY THURSDAY 4 1894
Louisa Thomson here for tea Snow nearly all gone Dull warm day
FRIDAY 5
The W. F. M. Annual Meeting in the church Mrs McLennan gave us a very interesting address
Mac went to see Mr Elliott Snowing
SATURDAY 6
Mac & Jessie went to see Mr Elliott Rutherford & Jessie McGregor came down John Pringle died
Snowing
JANUARY SUNDAY 7 1894
Mac went to see Mr Elliott Jessie & I went to church Mrs Thomson here Stormy
MONDAY 8
Mac went to the mill Jessie went to see Mrs Cameron, who is very ill Stormy
TUESDAY 9
Mac in O S. The two Mrs McKeen's at Mrs. R's for tea Beautiful day
�JANUARY WEDNESDAY 10 1894
Went to Leith called at Mr Veitche's & Cameron Mac bought 4 cattle from Johnsons for $125
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 11
Annual meeting in the Church. Mrs. Burr & Mary at Mrs. R's for tea Very Stormy
FRIDAY 123
Mac Thomas & I were at Mr W. Ross's Clear & cold
JANUARY SATURDAY 13 1894
Mac in O. S. Had a letter from Ellie
Lovely day
SUNDAY 14
Mac & Jessie went to church. Mr R. Juylian called in the evening
Beautiful day
MONDAY 15
Mac went to see Mr Elliott. Mr Johnson came with the cattle
Raining
JANUARY TUESDAY 16 1894
Teameeting in the church. Mac went Mrs Thomson at Mrs R's for tea Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 17
Mac at the children's Social. Had a letter from Belle. Lovely day.
�THURSDAY 18
Wrote to Belle. Raining.
JANUARY FRIDAY 19 1894
Mac & I at Mr Thomsons, Hugh Elliott here. Weaned dear Thomas. Beautiful day.
SATURDAY 20
Mac & Andrew Waddell in O.S. with the democrat. Very windy.
SUNDAY 21
Jessie & Mac at church. Fine day.
JANUARY MONDAY 22 1894
Fine day.
TUESDAY 21
Jessie at at Mr Harkness. Wrote to Minnie & Ellie. Cold.
WEDNESDAY 24
Mrs Buzza died. Stormy.
JANUARY THURSDAY 25 1894
Special meeting of the congregation. Wrote to Tom's Minnie. Very cold.
FRIDAY 26
Mr. Carrie here for dinner. Jessie & Mac went to see Mr Elliott. Clear & cold.
SATURDAY 27
Jessie & Mac in town. Dan McDonald came. Stormy.
�JANUARY SUNDAY 28 1894
Jessie & Mac went to church Mr Anthony preached. Beautiful day.
MONDAY 29
I went to see the Dr called on Mrs. Fraser. Beautiful day.
TUESDAY 30
Mr. J. Elliott here. Fine day.
JANUARY WEDNESDAY 31 1894
Mr Elliott died. Mac Thomas & I at Mr Harkness's. Beautiful day.
FEBRUARY THURSDAY 1
Mac at Mr Waddells. Stormy.
FRIDAY 2
Mac & Jessie at Mr. Elliott's funeral Lottie Gilchrist's baby died. Cold.
FEBRUARY SATURDAY 3 1894
Mac went to town. Rutherford and Tom came down. Fine day.
SUNDAY 4
I went home with Tom. Very cold.
MONDAY 5
Lottie Gilchrist's baby buried. Ma and I went to Uncle Toms. Very cold.
FEBRUARY TUESDAY 6 1894
Ma & I went to see Uncle John, called at Bobs & Lundy's & had tea with Jeannie. Fine day.
WEDNESDAY 7
We went to Belle called at Tom's. Beautiful day.
�THURSDAY 8
Mac came up for me. Thawing.
FEBRUARY FRIDAY 9 1894
We came home from Sullivan. Very stormy.
SATURDAY 10
Mac went to see Neil Gilchrist. I had a letter from sister Minnie. Very stormy.
SUNDAY 11
Cold.
FEBRUARY MONDAY 12 1894
Mac went to Grange meeting at Annan. Wrote to Ma. Very Stormy.
TUESDAY 13
Mac in Rutherford cutting wood. Mac in OS at Presbytry meeting. Very cold.
WEDNESDAY 14
Mac & Rutherford cutting wood. Mr & Mrs. cold.
FEBRUARY THURSDAY 15 1894
I was up at Mr. Thomsons. Mr. & Miss Juylian called. Beautiful day.
FRIDAY 16
Mr. & Mrs. Thomson & Miss Mathison here in the evening. Fine day.
SATURDAY 17
Mac in Owen Sound. Stormy.
FEBRUARY SUNDAY 18 1894
I took sick in church & had to come home
�Fine day
MONDAY 19
Mac & I at Mr Elliotts
Cold
TUESDAY 20
Tea meeting at Annan Mac went
Cold
FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 21 1894
Mr Locke here for dinner John More for tea wrote to Minnie Cold
THURSDAY 22
A congregational meeting in the church Stormy
FRIDAY 23
Mac in O.S. Mrs Juylan & Miss Pop here in the evening Very cold
FEBRUARY SATURDAY 24 1894
Mac in O.S. Brother Bob's little boy born Very cold
SUNDAY 25
Rutherford & Jessie went to Sullivan Cold
MONDAY 26
Mrs Souter & Mrs Scott called. Mrs Reid & M. Buzzy here in the evening. Fine day
FEBRUARY TUESDAY 27 1894
Tom Minnie & baby came down Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 28
�Mac & I went to OS I called to see Mrs Howitt & Bessie Beautiful day
MARCH THURSDAY 1
Went to the W.F.M. meeting Beautiful day
MARCH FRIDAY 2 1894
Mac & I at Mr Scotts for tea Mac at Lizzie Taylors funeral Beautiful day
SATURDAY 3
Mrs Thomson here Beautiful day
SUNDAY 4
Very warm
MARCH MONDAY 5 1894
I wrote to Belle Maggie & Minnie Very warm
TUESDAY 6
Mac went to see Mr Veitch Jessie at Mr Thomsons Rained all day
WEDNESDAY 7
Very cold
MARCH THURSDAY 8 1894
Mrs Thomson Mrs T.J. Harkness & Mary Burr here. I was at Mr Thomsons for tea. Beautiful day
FRIDAY 9
Mrs P. Cameron died Mac at Mrs Sibbald funeral Assessor here Beautiful day
SATURDAY 10
Mac & Jessie at Mrs Cameron's funeral Beautiful day
�MARCH SUNDAY 11 1894
Union C.E meeting in the evening Very windy
Got Thomas his first pair of boots
MONDAY 12
Mac & Jessie in O.S. {Owen Sound} with the buggy roads as dry as summer A. Waddell
ploughing Fine day
TUESDAY 13
Mac went to Mr Henry's Snowing
MARCH WEDNESDAY 14 1894
Mac bought a steer from Mr White for $26.50 Fine day
THURSDAY 15
Mac & Rutherford in O.S. Cold
FRIDAY 16
Preaching in the church Mac sold Gertie to Mr {Wight} for $22 cold
MARCH SATURDAY 17 1894
Mac went to O.S. with Gertie Very dull
SUNDAY 18
Very warm
MONDAY 19
J called at Mrs McLeods Mary Burrs Mrs Days & Mrs Reids beautiful day
�MARCH TUESDAY 20 1894
John Gibson & Mac collecting for Manse J Gibson here for tea Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 21
Mac went to Sullivan for oats Rained
THURSDAY 22
Mac & O? Cameron came home from Sullivan Cold
MARCH FRIDAY 23 1894
Rutherford started to plough Cold
SATURDAY 24
Rained nearly all day
SUNDAY 25
Mac & I went to the C.E. meeting in the evening Cold
MARCH MONDAY 26 1894
Mac & Rutherford drawing home wood very little snow Cold
TUESDAY 27
Mac & Rutherford drawing home wood Fine day
WEDNESDAY 28
Beautiful day
MARCH THURSDAY 29 1894
Jessie at Mr Elliotts & Mr Burr's Cold
�FRIDAY 30
Mac at Mr Cuningham & Moores Beautiful day
SATURDAY 31
Mac & O.S. I was at Mr Thomson's for tea Fine day
APRIL SUNDAY 1 1894
Rutherford went home Cold
MONDAY 2
I called at Camerons Cold
TUESDAY 3
Mac & Rutherford in O.S. bought a steer for $27.00 Cold
APRIL WEDNESDAY 4 1894
Mr Cathree here for dinner Cold
THURSDAY 5
I was at the W.F.M. meeting. Rutherford ploughing Cold
FRIDAY 6
Mrs Harkness & Mrs Waddell at Mrs B's for tea Fine day
APRIL SATURDAY 7 1894
Mac & I in O.S. saw sister Maggie got a front tooth filled Very cold
SUNDAY 8
I was sick with the cold & couldn't go to church Cold
MONDAY 9
Cold
�APRIL TUESDAY 10 1894
Snowing
WEDNESDAY 11
Mac & I went to see Mrs Cameron Cold
THURSDAY 12
Mac at Bob Linns sale Beautiful day
APRIL FRIDAY 13 1894
Rutherford at Mrs Taylor's ploughing bee Beautiful day
SATURDAY 14
Mac & Andrew Waddell went to town. Mac brought home Bob Linn's cow Fine day
SUNDAY 15
We heard of Mr P. Juylan's death Beautiful day
APRIL MONDAY 16 1894
Sowed the peas
Fine day
TUESDAY 17
Mr R. Glenn called in the evening. Capt. McLeod & Mr Black here for dinner
Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 18
Mac went to O.S. for clover seed Beautiful day
APRIL THURSDAY 19 1894
The men sowed oats Very warm
�FRIDAY 20
Miss Mathison here for tea Sister Maggie left for B C.
Raining
SATURDAY 21
Mac in O.S.
Raining
APRIL SUNDAY 22 1894
Beautiful day
MONDAY 23
Had a letter from Belle
Fine day
TUESDAY 24
Wrote to Belle
Beautiful day
APRIL WEDNESDAY 25 1894
I washed blankets
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 26
I went up to see the Dr. Ma & Belle came down planted onions
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 27
Mac & Belle went to town
�Beautiful day
APRIL SATURDAY 28 1894
Rained in the morning Ma & Belle went home
SUNDAY 29
Mrs Thomson here in the evening
Beautiful day
MONDAY 30
Used the first of our rhubarb
Warm
MAY TUESDAY 1 1894
Jessie commenced house cleaning
Very warm
WEDNESDAY 2
Cold
THURSDAY 3
Mac went to Mr Henry's
beautiful day
MAY FRIDAY 4 1894
Mac & Jessie went to O.S. planted potatoes in the garden
Beautiful day
SATURDAY 5
Rutherford went home
�Rained
SUNDAY 6
Mac & I went to church in the afternoon & Jessie & I to C.E. meeting in the evening
Fine day
MAY MONDAY 7 1894
Mrs Thomson here for tea
Very windy
TUESDAY 8 {no entry}
WEDNESDAY 9 {no entry}
MAY THURSDAY 10 1894
Jessie finished house cleaning
Fine day
FRIDAY 11
Mac in O.S.
Fine day
SATURDAY 12
Mac put the cattle in the front
Beautiful day
MAY SUNDAY 13 1894
Jessie & I went to church
Fine day
�MONDAY 14
Mac sold two pigs to Mr Horne for $22.75 Mac & Jessie at Mr Elliotts
Raining
TUESDAY 15
Mr Wilkinson here for dinner Minnie Tom Mrs McDonald & Ellie came down
Cold
MAY WEDNESDAY 16 1894
Mac in O.S.
Raining
THURSDAY 17
Miss Mathison here for tea
Raining
FRIDAY 18
Wrote to sister Minnie
Very wet
MAY SATURDAY 19 1894
Mac went to O.S.
Raining
SUNDAY 20
Mac Jessie & Minnie went to church
Raining
�MONDAY 21
Tom came for Minnie
Cold
MAY TUESDAY 22 1894
Minnie went home Mrs Scott here for tea
Fine day
WEDNESDAY 23
Raining
THURSDAY 24
Fine day
MAY FRIDAY 25 1894
Jessie sprained her ankle Washed the sheep
Raining
SATURDAY 26
Mac in O.S.
SUNDAY 27
Mac & I at church
Rained
MAY MONDAY 28 1894
Mac in O.S.
Snowing
�TUESDAY 29
Mrs Bone here Auntie Janet & Mary Ann came down
Cold
WEDNESDAY 30
Raining in the forenoon Auntie Janet & M.A. went home in the evening
Hard frost
MAY THURSDAY 31 1894
Mac at Mr Woods with Kate. I was at Mr Thomsons for tea. Mrs Thompson had currant pie for
dinner
Fine day
JUNE FRIDAY 1
Raining
SATURDAY 2
Mac in O.S. Miss Cameron & Ollie here in the evening
Cold
JUNE SUNDAY 3 1894
Communion at Annan Mac & Jessie went. Mac & I at C.E. meeting in the evenng
Showers
MONDAY 4
Mac & Thomas & Jessie went home
Fine day
�TUESDAY 5
Ma came down with Mac
Cold
JUNE WEDNESDAY 6 1894
Pa, Jessie & Thomas came down Mrs Thomson here for tea
Fine day
THURSDAY 7
Pa & Ma went home Jessie Gilchrist & her husband here
Fine day
FRIDAY 8
Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Harkness's
Raining
JUNE SATURDAY 9 1894
Planted potatoes 17 drills Rutherford went home
Very warm
SUNDAY 10
Very warm
MONDAY 11
Mac & Sid working at fence
Very warm
JUNE TUESDAY 12 1894
Mac in O.S. Mr Wilkinson & Miss Parsons called
�Very warm
WEDNESDAY 13
Mary Burr here Mr Woods here for tea
Very warm
THURSDAY 14
Sowed the first of the turnips
Very warm
JUNE FRIDAY 15 1894
Mrs McKeen & Mrs Cowper here. I wrote to Maggie & Ellie John came down on his bicycle
Very Warm
SATURDAY 16
Mac in O.S. with the wool John went home
Very Warm
SUNDAY 17
Raining
JUNE MONDAY 18 1894
Raining
TUESDAY 19
Sid finished the fence Miss Mathison called
Raining
WEDNESDAY 20
I went to Leith. Mac finished sowing turnips Jessie went to see Mrs Slone
�Beautiful day
JUNE THURSDAY 21 1894
Mr & Mrs Gould & Mrs Harkness called
Very warm
FRIDAY 22
Very warm
SATURDAY 23
Mac in O.S. brought dear Bessie out W. McArthur & Kate came down
Very warm
JUNE SUNDAY 24 1894
Mac went to O.S. for Mr. Rodger's who preached in our church at 1/2 past two o clock
Very warm
MONDAY 25
I oiled the kitchen floor Mac at Annan
Very warm
TUESDAY 26
Election day Mac at Mr Manyards for tea
Very warm
JUNE WEDNESDAY 27 1894
Mac at Mr Sutherland
Cool
�THURSDAY 28
Rutherford & Jessie planted cabbage
Very warm
FRIDAY 29
Tom & Minnie came down
Very warm
JUNE SATURDAY 30 1894
Kate McGregor came home
Very warm
JULY SUNDAY 1
Very Warm
MONDAY 2
S.S. {Sunday School} picnic at Leith Mac went to O.S. with Kate in the evening
Fine cool day
JULY TUESDAY 3 1894
Mac in O.S. with a load of hay. Mrs T here in the evening
Fine day
WEDNESDAY 4
Mac in O.S. with a load of hay Mrs. T. here in the evening
Cool
THURSDAY 5
Mac in O.S for the new mower
�Cool
JULY FRIDAY 6 1894
Men working on the road
Cool
SATURDAY 7
Finished on the road I went to Mr Thomson Rutherford went home
Cool day
SUNDAY 8
Mr Bremner preached
Cool
JULY MONDAY 9 1894
Sid Day came commenced the hay
Beautiful day
TUESDAY 10
Mac at Mr Ormstons raising
beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 11
J. Veitch here
Very warm
JULY THURSDAY 12 1894
Mac at Mr Spence's raising
Cool
�FRIDAY 13
Commenced taking in the hay. Sold 10 cattle to W. Harkness for $405.00
Very warm
SATURDAY 14
Very warm
JULY SUNDAY 15 1894
Very warm
MONDAY 16
Mac & R in O.S. with the cattle
Very warm
TUESDAY 17
Jessie went to see Mrs J. Harkness
Very warm
JULY WEDNESDAY 18 1894
Very warm
THURSDAY 19
Finished cutting the hay
Very warm
FRIDAY 20
Rained
JULY SATURDAY 21 1894
Mrs & Miss Paterson called
�Cool
SUNDAY 22
beautiful day
MONDAY 23
Finished the hay
Fine day
JULY TUESDAY 24 1894
I wrote to the two Minnie's & Belle
Very warm
WEDNESDAY 25
Mac Jessie & Thomas went to Annan in the evening
Very warm
THURSDAY 26
Lottie Gilchrist called
Very warm
JULY FRIDAY 27 1894
Very warm
SATURDAY 28
Very warm
SUNDAY 29
Very warm
�JULY MONDAY 30
Very warm
TUESDAY 31
Ma & Belle came down Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Maynards Mr & Mrs Fraser called
Cool
AUGUST WEDNESDAY 1
Ma & I at Mr Thomsons in the evening George Thomsons wife died
rained
AUGUST THURSDAY 2 1894
Ma & Belle went home
Beautiful cool day
FRIDAY 3
Mac in O. S Scotchmans picnic in Leith
cool
SATURDAY 4
Men pulling peas
Beautiful
AUGUST SUNDAY 5 1894
Warm
MONDAY 6
Very warm
�TUESDAY 7
Mrs Thomson here
Very warm
AUGUST WEDNESDAY 8 1894
Cool
THURSDAY 9
Garden party at Mr Scotts
Beautiful cool day
FRIDAY 10
Finished cutting the grain
Cool
AUGUST SATURDAY 11 1894
Mac & Rutherford at Mr Waddells drawing in peas, Tom & Minnie came down
Fine day
SUNDAY 12
Tom went home Mr Waits preached Mrs Scott & Amelia called
Very warm
MONDAY 13
The men at Mr W McKeen threshing. Jessie at Mrs Burrs for tea Mrs Bone called
Very warm
AUGUST TUESDAY 14 1894
Men drawing in oats
�Very warm
WEDNESDAY 15
Cool
THURSDAY 16
Finished harvesting
Beautiful day
AUGUST FRIDAY 17 1894
The men at Mr. Waddells threshing
Beautiful day
SATURDAY 18
The men at Mr Souter's threshing Minnie went home
Beautiful day
SUNDAY 19
Rutherford went home
Beautiful day
AUGUST MONDAY 20 1894
Ollie Cameron came George Scott drowned
Cool
TUESDAY 21
Mac in O. S. to see Mr Hurry Henry Thomson called Miss M. & Louisa here in the evening
WEDNESDAY 22
Marshall Scott here for dinner. Wrote to sister Belle
�Beautiful day
AUGUST THURSDAY 23 1894
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 24
Terrible fire in the broken front. George Scott buried
Very warm
SATURDAY 25
Mr Julyan here for dinner
Warm
AUGUST SUNDAY 26 1894
Warm
MONDAY 27
Very warm
TUESDAY 28
Pa & Ma came down Nellie Kemp here Mac in O.S.
Beautiful day
AUGUST WEDNESDAY 29 1894
Martha & Bessie Buzza married
Raining
THURSDAY 30
Rutherford at Mrs Taylor's threshing
Beautiful day
�FRIDAY 31
Preaching in the church. Our dear little Maggie born at half past nine P.M.
Beautiful day
SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 1 1894
Ma came down
SUNDAY 2
Communion in Leith.
Very warm
MONDAY 3
Mr Thomson's had the threshing machine
Very warm
SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 4 1894
Mac went to O.S. Mr. & Mrs. Fraser called in the evening
Rained very heavy
WEDNESDAY 5
Mac Jessie & Thomas went to R. Harknesse's Mrs Scott called
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 6
Had a letter from Belle Mrs McKeen & Jessie called
Beautiful day
�SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 7 1894
Pa came down Ma went home. Mac at Mr Julyans threshing
Beautiful day
SATURDAY 8
Mac went to O.S.
Beautiful day
SUNDAY 9
Beautiful day
SEPTEMBER MONDAY 10 1894
Beautiful day
TUESDAY 11
Mrs Day & Miss Mathison called. Mac went to O.S. with a load of oats
Cold
WEDNESDAY 12
Beautiful day
SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 13 1894
We had the threshing machine Bob & Martha here
Rained in the evening
FRIDAY 14
Beautiful day
SATURDAY 15
Mac & Jessie in O.S.
�Rained
SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 16 1894
Beautiful day
MONDAY 17
Mac in O.S. with 16 bls of fall apples. Belle & Sandy came down
Beautiful day
TUESDAY 18
Mac at the O.S. show
Beautiful day
SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 19 1894
Belle & Sandy went home Mrs Thomson here Uncle Malcolm came down
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 20
Mr & Mrs Fraser & Mrs McAuley called
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 21
Mac & Jessie went to Sullivan
Fine day
SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 22 1894
Mac went to O.S.
Rained
�SUNDAY 23
Very windy
MONDAY 24
Raining
SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 25 1894
Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Camerons Rebecca Scott & Mrs George Scott called
Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 26
Mac & Jessie went to Meaford
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 27
Mac Jessie & Thomas went to Moores Miss E. Cameron here
Beautiful day
SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 28 1894
Ellie came down with Rutherford
Lovely day
SATURDAY 29
Mac went to O.S. Mrs Harkness & Mrs Juylian here Jessie at Mr Thomssons
Beautiful day
SUNDAY 30
Beautiful day
�OCTOBER MONDAY 3 1894
Very Windy
TUESDAY 2
Commenced digging potatoes Mary Ann here
WEDNESDAY 3
Sydenham show Mac Jessie & R went
Raining
OCTOBER THURSDAY 4 1894
I went to the F Mission meeting Rebecca Scott spoke I enjoyed it very much
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 5
Kilsyth show Jessie McNab came down Ellie went home Jessie McNab came down
Raining
SATURDAY 6
Cold
OCTOBER SUNDAY 7 1894
Mac Thomas & I went to church
Beautiful day
MONDAY 8
Mac went to O.S. with Jessie McNab
Cold
�TUESDAY 9
Jessie went to Mrs Alexander's Maggie & I went to Mr Thomsons packing winter apples
Beautiful day
OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 10 1894
Mary Burr here Ollie cleaned the dining room
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 11
I was at Miss Camerons for tea. Mac in O.S. with 4 sheep & 2 hogs
Fine day
FRIDAY 12
Mac & I at Annan Called to see Rebecca Scott Mrs Jolly Mrs Reid & Jean Gibson here for tea
Beautiful day
OCTOBER SATURDAY 13 1894
Mac in O.S. with winter apples R went home with Polly. Frank Reid died
Cold
SUNDAY 14
Cold
MONDAY 15
Mac went to Franks Reids funeral
Beautiful day
OCTOBER TUESDAY 16 1894
I was at Mr Frasers for tea
�Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 17
Finished digging the potatoes Rebecca Scott married
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 18
Mac & I went to O.S. Mrs Gilchrist Flora & Cassie Alexander here
Fine day
OCTOBER FRIDAY 19 1894
Maggie & Fanny Harkness at Mrs R.s Ollie left
Beautiful day
SATURDAY 20
Mac in O.S.
Beautiful day
SUNDAY 21
Mac Thomas & I went to Church
Beautiful warm day
OCTOBER MONDAY 22 1894
Commenced the turnips
Fine day
TUESDAY 23
Mac bought two cattle from Mr. Cavers for $45
Raining
�WEDNESDAY 24
Wrote to sister Minnie
Fine day
OCTOBER THURSDAY 25 1894
Mac at ploughing match at Mr Ollivers
Fine day
FRIDAY 26
Jessie at Mr Gibsons & Crawfords Tom & Minnie came down
Beautiful day
SATURDAY 27
Mac & Tom went to Meaford
Beautiful day
OCTOBER SUNDAY 28 1894
Beautiful day
MONDAY 29
I spent the afternoon at Mr Thomsons
Beautiful day
TUESDAY 30
Mac went to O.S. with a load of hogs for Mr Kempt.
Raining
OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 31 1894
No Entry
�NOVEMBER THURSDAY 1
No Entry
FRIDAY 2
Mr Thomson & Thomas here working at the turnIps Wrote to Grace
Fine day
NOVEMBER SATURDAY 3 1894
Mac in O.S.
Raining
SUNDAY 4
Raining
MONDAY 5
I was laid up with sore eyes Finished the turnips
Cold
NOVEMBER TUESDAY 6 1894
Mac in O.S. for Mr Kempt
Snowing
WEDNESDAY 7
Mr William Lemon died
Cold
THURSDAY 8
Mrs Scott & Miss Mathison here
Fine day
�NOVEMBER FRIDAY 9 1894
Cold
SATURDAY 10
Mac at Mr Lemons funeral
Cold
SUNDAY 11
Mr Forrest preached
Stormy
NOVEMBER MONDAY 12 1894
Mac has a very sore hand
Stormy
TUESDAY 13
We took the children for a drive in the cutter called at Mr Thomsons
Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 14
Cold
NOVEMBER THURSDAY 15 1894
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 16
{No Entry}
SATURDAY 17
Mrs Thomson called
�Fine day
NOVEMBER SUNDAY 18 1894
Cold
MONDAY 19
Mr Fraser called
Very cold
TUESDAY 20
Hugo Lyttle died
Cold
NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 21 1894
Mac at Mr W McArthurs funeral. Mrs C.P. Day here
Cold
THURSDAY 22
Thanksgiving day Mac Jessie & Thomas went to church
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 23
Beautiful day
{Several Pages Missing}
NOVEMBER FRIDAY 30 1894
Mac Maggie & I went out home
Beautiful day
�DECEMBER SATURDAY 1
{No Entry}
SUNDAY 2
{No Entry}
DECEMBER SUNDAY 3 1894
Maggie took sick Rutherford & McQuigly started to cut wood
TUESDAY 4
{No Entry}
WEDNESDAY 5
{No Entry}
DECEMBER THURSDAY 6 1894
Pa took Maggie & I home from Sullivan
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 7
{No Entry}
SATURDAY 8
Raining
DECEMBER SUNDAY 9 1894
Raining
MONDAY 10
Mac & Jessie in O.S.
Beautiful
�TUESDAY 11
Miss Mathison called
Fine day
DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 12 1894
Very wet
THURSDAY 13
{No Entry}
FRIDAY 14
Preaching at Annan
Fine day
DECEMBER SATURDAY 15 1894
Kate McGregor came home
Fine day
SUNDAY 16
Communion at Annan Mac & I went
Very windy
MONDAY 17
Wrote to Ma Mac went to OS with Kate
Cold
DECEMBER TUESDAY 18 1894
I went to see Mary Scott
Fine day
�WEDNESDAY 19
Jessie at Mr John Harkness's
Fine day
THURSDAY 20
Jessie went to see Jessie Ross
Fine day
DECEMBER FRIDAY 21 1894
Rutherford went home
Fine day
SATURDAY 22
Beautiful day
SUNDAY 23
Beautiful day
DECEMBER MONDAY 24 1894
Tom & Minnie came down
Fine day
TUESDAY 25
Snowing
WEDNESDAY 26
Snowing
DECEMBER THURSDAY 27 1894
Will Ross called
�Very cold
FRIDAY 28
Uncle Tom & Belle came down with Rutherford
Cold
SATURDAY 29
Mac went to O.S. with Uncle Tom
Very cold
DECEMBER SUNDAY 30 1894
Had our little Maggie baptized
Cold
MONDAY 31
Mac & I took Thomas to see Mary Scott Mac & Jessie went to Mr. Elliotts
Cold
{No Date, probably Jan 1 1895}
Cold
MEMORANDA {No Entry}
MEMORANDA {No Entry}
NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE
DATE NAME DOLLS CTS
16th May {Marked Paid across
May entries}
in
�16 Cream 9
18 " 2 3/4
21 " 9 1/4
23 " 6 1/2
25 " 7 3/4
28 " 9 1/4
30 " 4
June
1 cream 4 1/4
4 " 5 3/4
6 " 4 1/2
8 " 5 3/4
11 " 9
13 " 5 1/4
15 " 5
�18 " 9 1/4
20 " 5 1/4
22 " 5 3/4
8 3/4
NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE
DATE NAME DOLLS CTS
No Entries
NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE
DATE
No Entries
NAME DOLLS CTS
CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY
Date
No Entries
Received Paid
CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY
Date
No Entries
Received Paid
�CASH ACCOUNT - JUNE
Date Received Paid
T Alexander & Christie
{Address written across the
table}
64 South Castle Street
Liverpool
England
{Inside back cover used to tally columns of figures but no specifics as to what they are for.}
For more information on Annie Rutherford, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under
“Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca
�
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<p>Mrs. M. Rutherford</p>
<p>Leith</p>
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<p>{Printed} - THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1894. TORONTO PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS., Limited.</p>
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<p>{Printed} CALENDAR.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Dominion of Canada.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Rates of Postage.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Value of Foreign Coins.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Practical Information.</p>
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<p>{Printed} INTEREST TABLES.</p>
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<p>{Printed} TABLE OF WAGES BY THE WEEK.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - January, 1894. February, 1894.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - March, 1894. April, 1894.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - May, 1894. June, 1894.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - July, 1894. August, 1894.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - September, 1894. October, 1894.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - November, 1894. December, 1894.</p>
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<p>JANUARY MONDAY 1 1894 Mac went to Annan to vote for Prohibition Thomas & I went to Mr Scotts Fine day</p>
<p>TUESDAY 2 Mac at Mr Gibsons Willie Bone & Jeannie here in the evening Beautiful day</p>
<p>WEDNESDAY 3 Ma & Tom came down. Lilian Wells & Dorothy Fraser called Beautiful day</p>
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<p>JANUARY THURSDAY 4 1894</p>
<p>Louisa Thomson here for tea Snow nearly all gone Dull warm day</p>
<p>FRIDAY 5</p>
<p>The W. F. M. Annual Meeting in the church Mrs McLennan gave us a very interesting address Mac went to see Mr Elliott Snowing</p>
<p>SATURDAY 6</p>
<p>Mac & Jessie went to see Mr Elliott Rutherford & Jessie McGregor came down John Pringle died Snowing</p>
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<p>JANUARY SUNDAY 7 1894</p>
<p>Mac went to see Mr Elliott Jessie & I went to church Mrs Thomson here Stormy</p>
<p>MONDAY 8</p>
<p>Mac went to the mill Jessie went to see Mrs Cameron, who is very ill Stormy</p>
<p>TUESDAY 9</p>
<p>Mac in O S. The two Mrs McKeen's at Mrs. B's for tea Beautiful day</p>
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<p>JANUARY WEDNESDAY 10 1894</p>
<p>Went to Leith called at Mr Vectche's{?} & Cameron Mac bought 4 cattle from Johnsons for $125 Beautiful day</p>
<p>THURSDAY 11</p>
<p>Annual meeting in the Church. Mrs. Burr & Mary at Mrs. B's for tea Very Stormy</p>
<p>FRIDAY 123</p>
<p>Mac Thomas & I were at Mr W. Boss's Clear & cold</p>
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<p>JANUARY SATURDAY 13 1894</p>
<p>Mac in O. S. Had a letter from Ellie</p>
<p>Lovely day</p>
<p>SUNDAY 14</p>
<p>Mac & Jessie went to church. Mr B. Juylian called in the evening</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p>MONDAY 15</p>
<p>Mac went to see Mr Elliott. Mr Johnson came with the cattle</p>
<p>Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 16 1894</span></h2>
<p>Teameeting in the church. mac went Mrs Thomson at Mrs B's for tea Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Mae at the children's Social. Had a letter from Belle. Lovely day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Wrote to Belle. Raining.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY FRIDAY 19 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I at Mr Thomsons, Hugh Elliott here. Weaned dear Thomas. Beautiful day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Andrew Waddell in O.S. with the democrat. Very windy.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Jessie & Mac at church. Fine day.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY MONDAY 22 1894</span></h2>
<p>Fine day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY</span></h2>
<p>Jessie at at Mr Harkness. Wrote to Minnie & Ellie. Cold.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Mrs {Uncertain name: Buzza?} died. Stormy. {Buzza?}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY THURSDAY 25 1894</span></h2>
<p>Special meeting of the congregation. Wrote to Tom's Minnie. Very cold.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Mr. Carrie here for dinner. Jessie & Mac went to see Mr Elliott. Clear & cold.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Jessie & Mac in town. Dan McDonald came. Stormy.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 28 1894</span></h2>
<p>Jessie & Mac went to church {Uncertain name: Mr Cuthoy?} preached. Beautiful day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>I went to see the Dr called on Mrs. Fraser. Beautiful day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Mr. J. Elliott here. Fine day.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY WEDNESDAY 31 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mr Elliott died. Mac Thomas & I at Mr Harkness's. Beautiful day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY THURSDAY 1</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Waddells. Stormy.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie at Mr. Elliott's funeral Lottie Gilchrist's baby died. Cold.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SATURDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to town. Rutherford and Tom came down. Fine day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4</span></h2>
<p>I went home with Tom. Very cold.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Lottie Gilchrist's baby buried. Ma and I went to Uncle Toms. Very cold.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY TUESDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Ma & I went to see Uncle. John called at Bobs & Lindy's & had tea with Jeannie. Fine day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h2>
<p>We went to Belle called at Tom's. Beautiful day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Mac came up for me. Thawing.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY FRIDAY 9 1894</span></h2>
<p>We came home from Sullivan. Very stormy.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to see Neil Gilchrist. I had a letter from sister Minnie. Very stormy.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Cold.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY MONDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Grange meeting at Annan. Wrote to Ma. Very Stormy.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>Mac in Rutherford cutting wood. Mac in OS at Presbytry meeting. Very cold.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Rutherford cutting wood. Mr & Mrs. cold.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY THURSDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>I was up at Mr. Thomsons. Mr. & Miss Juylian called. Beautiful day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h2>
<p>Mr. & Mrs. Thomson & Miss Mathison here in the evening. Fine day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Mac in Owen Sound. Stormy.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SUNDAY 18 1894</span></h2>
<p>I took sick in church & had to come home</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I at Mr Elliotts</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Tea meeting at Annan Mac went</p>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 21 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mr Locke here for dinner John More for tea wrote to Minnie Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>A congregational meeting in the church Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. Mrs Juylan & Miss Pop here in the evening Very cold</p>
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<p>{}== FEBRUARY SATURDAY 24 1894 ==</p>
<p>Mac in O.S. Brother Bob's little boy born Very cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford & Jessie went to Sullivan Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Souter & Mrs Scott called. Mrs Reid & M. Buzzy here in the evening. Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY TUESDAY 27 1894</span></h2>
<p>Tom Minnie & baby came down Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I went to OS I called to see Mrs Howitt & Bessie Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 1</span></h2>
<p>Went to the W.F.M. meeting Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH FRIDAY 2 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I at Mr Scotts for tea Mac at Lizzie Taylors funeral Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Thomson here Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 5 1894</span></h2>
<p>I wrote to Belle Maggie & Minnie Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to see Mr Veitch Jessie at Mr Thomsons Rained all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 7</span></h2>
<p>Very cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 8 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Thomson Mrs T.J. Harkness & Mary Burr here. I was at the Thomsons for tea. Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Mrs P. Cameron died Mac at Mrs Sibbold funeral Assessor here Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie at Mrs Cameron's funeral Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SUNDAY 11 1894</span></h2>
<p>Union C.E meeting in the evening Very windy</p>
<p>Got Thomas his first pair of boots</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie in O.S. {Owen Sound} with the buggy roads as dry as summer A. Waddell ploughing Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Mr Henry's Snowing</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 14 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac bought a steer from Mr White for $26.50 Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Rutherford in O.S. {Owen Sound} Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h2>
<p>Preaching in the church Mac sold Gertie to Mr {Wyle?} for $22 cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SATURDAY 17 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} with Gertie Very dull</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>J called at Mrs McLeods Mary Burrs Mrs Days & Mrs Reids beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH TUESDAY 20 1894</span></h2>
<p>John Gibson & Mac collecting for manse J Gibson here for tea Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Sullivan for oats Rained</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>Mac & O Cameron came home from Sullivan Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH FRIDAY 23 1894</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford started to plough Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Rained nearly all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I went to the C.E. meeting in the evening Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 26 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Rutherford drawing home wood very little snow Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Rutherford drawing home wood Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 29 1894</span></h2>
<p>Jessie at Mr Elliotts & Mr Burr's Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Cunningham & Moores Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 31</span></h2>
<p>Mac & O.S. {Owen Sound} I was at Mr Thomson's for tea Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 1 1894</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford went home Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>I called at Camerons Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Rutherford in O.S. {Owen Sound} bought a steer for $27.00 Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL WEDNESDAY 4 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mr Cathree here for dinner Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>I was at the W.Y.M. meeting. Rutherford ploughing Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Harkness & Mrs Waddell at Mrs B's for tea Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 7 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I in O.S. {Owen Sound} saw sister Maggie got a front tooth filled Very cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>I was sick with the cold & couldn't go to church Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL TUESDAY 10 1894</span></h2>
<p>Snowing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I went to see Mrs Cameron Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Bob {Linns?} sale Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL FRIDAY 13 1894</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford at Mrs Taylor's ploughing bee Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Andrew Waddell went to town. Mac brought home Bob {Linn's?} cow Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>We heard of Mr P. Juylan's death Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 16 1894</span></h2>
<p>Sowed the peas</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Mr B. Glenn called in the evening. Capt. McLeod & Mr Black here for dinner Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} for clover seed Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 19 1894</span></h2>
<p>The men sowed oats Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Miss Mathison here for tea Sister Maggie left for BC Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 22 1894</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Had a letter from Belle Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Wrote to Belle Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL WEDNESDAY 25 1894</span></h2>
<p>I washed blankets Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>I went up to see the Dr. Ma & Belle came down planted onions Beautiful day</p>
<h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{town}= FRIDAY 27 =</span></h1>
<p>Mac & Belle went to town Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 28 1894</span></h2>
<p>Rained in the morning Ma & Belle went home</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Thomson here in the evening Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Used the first of our rhubarb Warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY TUESDAY 1 1894</span></h2>
<p>Jessie commenced house cleaning Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Mr Henry's beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY FRIDAY 4 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie went to O.S. {Owen Sound} planted potatoes in the garden Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford went home Rained</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I went to church in the afternoon & Jessie & I to C.E. meeting in the evening Fine day</p>
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<h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{tea}= MAY MONDAY 7 1894 =</span></h1>
<p>Mrs Thomson here for tes Very windy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>{no entry}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>{no entry}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 10 1894</span></h2>
<p>Jessie finished house cleaning Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac put the cattle in the front Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SUNDAY 13 1894</span></h2>
<p>Jessie & I went to church Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Mac sold two pigs to Mr Horne for $22.75 Mac & Jessie at Mr Elliotts Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Mr Wilkinson here for dinner Minnie Tom Mrs McDonald & Ellie came down Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY WEDNESDAY 16 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Miss Mathison here for tea Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Wrote to sister Minnie Very wet</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SATURDAY 19 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Mac Jessie & Minnie went to church Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Tom came for Minnie Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY TUESDAY 22 1894</span></h2>
<p>Minnie went home Mrs Scott here for tea Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY FRIDAY 25 1894</span></h2>
<p>Jessie sprained her ankle Washed the sheep Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I at church Rained</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 28 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Snowing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Bone here Auntie Janet & Mary Ann came down Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Raining in the forenoon Auntie Janet & M.A. went home in the evening Hard frost</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 31 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Woods with Kate. I was at Mr Thomsons for tea. Mrs Thompson had currant pie for dinner Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE FRIDAY 1</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Miss Cameron & Ollie here in the evening Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SUNDAY 3 1894</span></h2>
<p>Communion at Annan Mac & Jessie went. Mac & I at C.E. meeting in the evening Showers</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 4</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Thomas & Jessie went home Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Ma came down with Mac Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE WEDNESDAY 6 1894</span></h2>
<p>Pa, Jessie & Thomas came down Mrs Thomson here for tea Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 7</span></h2>
<p>Pa & Ma went home Jessie Gilchrist & her husband here Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Harkness's Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SATURDAY 9 1894</span></h2>
<p>Planted potatoes 17 drills Rutherford went home Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Sid working at fence Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE TUESDAY 12 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Mr Wilkinson & Miss Parsons called Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>Mary Burr here Mr Woods here for tea Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Sowed the first of the turnips Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE FRIDAY 15 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mrs McKeen & Mrs Cowper here. I wrote to Maggie & Ellie John came down on his bicycle Very Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. with the wool John went home Very Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 18 1894</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>Sid finished the fence Miss Mathison called Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>I went to Leith. Mac finished sowing turnips Jessie went to see Mrs Slone Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 21 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mr & Mrs Gould & Mrs Harkness called Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} brought dear Bessie out W. McArthur & Kate came down Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SUNDAY 24 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} for Mr. Rodger's who preached in out church at 1/2 past five o clock Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 25</span></h2>
<p>I oiled the kitchen floor Mac at Annan Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Election day Mac at Mr Manyards for tea Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE WEDNESDAY 27 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Sutherlands Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 28</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford & Jessie planted cabbage Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>Tom & Minnie came down Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SATURDAY 30 1894</span></h2>
<p>Kate McGregor came home Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 1</span></h2>
<p>Very Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>S.S. {Sunday School} picnic at Leith Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} with Kate in the evening Fine cool day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY TUESDAY 3 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} with a load of hay. Mrs Y here in the evening Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 4</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} with a load of hay Mrs. Y. here in the evening Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} for the new mower Cool</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY FRIDAY 6 1894</span></h2>
<p>Men working on the road Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 7</span></h2>
<p>Finished on the road I went to Mr Thomson Rutherford went home Cool day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Mr Bremner preached Cool</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 9 1894</span></h2>
<p>Sid Day came commenced the hay Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Ormistons raising beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>J. Veitch here Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 12 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Spences raising Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>Commenced taking in the hay. Sold 10 cattle to W. Harkness for $405.00 Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 15 1894</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 16</span></h2>
<p>Mac & R in O.S. {Owen Sound} with the cattle Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Jessie went to see Mrs J. Harkness Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY WEDNESDAY 18 1894</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>Finished cutting the hay Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Rained</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY July 21</span></h2>
<p>Mrs & Miss Paterson called Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Finished the hay Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 24 1894</span></h2>
<p>I wrote to the two Minnie's & Belle Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 25</span></h3>
<p>Mac Jessie & Thomas went to Annan in the evening Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 26</span></h3>
<p>Lottie Gilchrist called Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 27 1894</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 28</span></h3>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 29</span></h3>
<p>Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 30 1894</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 31</span></h3>
<p>Ma & Belle came down Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Maynards Mr & Mrs Fraser called Cool</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 1</span></h3>
<p>Ma & I at Mr Thomsons in the evening George Thomsons wife died rained</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Ma & Belle went home Beautiful cool day</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h3>
<p>Mac in O. S. {Owen Sound} Scotchmans picnic in Leith cool</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h3>
<p>Men pulling peas Beautiful</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 5 1894</span></h2>
<p>Warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 6</span></h3>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h3>
<p>Mrs Thomson here Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 8 1894</span></h2>
<p>Cool</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 9</span></h3>
<p>Garden party at Mr Scotts Beautiful cool day</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h3>
<p>Finished cutting the grain Cool</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 11 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Rutherford at Mr Waddells drawing in peas, Tom & Minnie came down Fine day</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 12</span></h3>
<p>Tom went home Mr Waits preached Mrs Scott & Amelia called Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 13</span></h3>
<p>The men at Mr W McKeens threshing. Jessie at Mrs Burrs for tea Mrs Bone called Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 14 1894</span></h2>
<p>Men drawing in oats Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h3>
<p>Cool</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 16</span></h3>
<p>Finished harvesting Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 17 1894</span></h2>
<p>The men at Mr. Waddells threshing Beautiful day</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h3>
<p>The men at Mr Souter's threshing Minnie went home Beautiful day</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 19</span></h3>
<p>Rutherford went home Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 20 1894</span></h2>
<p>Ollie Cameron came George Scott drowned Cool</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h3>
<p>Mac in O. S. {Owen Sound} to see Mr Hurry Henry Thomson called Miss M. & Louisa here in the evening</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h3>
<p>Marshall Scott here for dinner. Wrote to sister Belle Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 23 1894</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Terrible fire in the broken front. George Scott buried</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h2>
<p>Mr Julyan here for dinner</p>
<p>Warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 26 1894</span></h2>
<p>Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h2>
<p>Pa & Ma came down Nellie Kemp here Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 29 1894</span></h2>
<p>Martha & Bessie Guzza married</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford at Mrs Taylor's threshing</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 31</span></h2>
<p>Preaching in the church. Our dear little Maggie born at half past nine P.M.</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<p>SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 1 1894</p>
<p>Ma came down</p>
<p>SUNDAY 2</p>
<p>Communion in Leith.</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<p>MONDAY 3</p>
<p>Mr Thomson's had the threshing machine</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
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<p>SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 4 1894</p>
<p>Mac went to O.S.</p>
<p>Mr. & Mrs. Fraser called in the evening</p>
<p>Rained very heavy</p>
<p>WEDNESDAY 5</p>
<p>Mac Jessie & Thomas went to R. Harknesse's</p>
<p>Mrs Scott called</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p>THURSDAY 6</p>
<p>Had a letter from Belle Mrs McKeen + Jessie called</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 7 1894</span></h2>
<p>Pa came down Ma went home. Mac at Mr Julyans threshing</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S.</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 10 1894</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= TUESDAY 11</span></h1>
<p>Mrs Day & Miss Mathison called. mac went to O.S. with a load of oats</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 13 1894</span></h2>
<p>We had the threshing machine Bob & Martha here</p>
<p>Rained in the evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie in O.S.</p>
<p>Rained</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 16 1894</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. with 16 bls of fall apples. Belle & Sandy came down</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Mac at the O.S. show</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 19 1894</span></h2>
<p>Belle & Sandy went home Mrs Thomson here Uncle Malcolm came down</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Mr & Mrs Fraser & Mrs McAuley called</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie went to Sullivan</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 22 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S.</p>
<p>Rained</p>
<p></p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY</span></h2>
<p>Very windy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 25 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Camerons Rebecca Scott & Mrs George Scott called</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie went to Meaford</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Mac Jessie & Thomas went to Moores Miss E. Cameron here</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 28 1894</span></h2>
<p>Ellie came down with Rutherford</p>
<p>Lovely day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. Mrs harkness & Mrs Juylian here Jessie at Mr Thompsons</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 1 1894</span></h2>
<p>Very Windy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Commenced digging potatoes Mary Ann here</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Sydenham show Mac Jessie & B went</p>
<p>Raining</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 4 1894</span></h2>
<p>I went to the Y Mission meeting Rebecca Took spoke I enjoyed it very much</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Kilsyth show Jessie McNab came down Ellie went home Jessie McNab came down</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 7 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac Thomas & I went to church</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. with Jessie McNab</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY</span></h2>
<p>Jessie went to Mrs Alexander's Maggie & I ent to Mr Thomsons packing winter apples</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 10 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mary Burr here Ollie cleaned the dining room</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>I was at Miss Camerons for tea. Mac in O.S. with 4 sheep & 2 hogs</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I at Annan Called to see Rebecca Scott Mrs Jolly mrs Reid & Jean Gibson here for tea</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 13 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. with winter apples R went home with Polly. Frank Reid died</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Frank Reids funeral</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 16 1894</span></h2>
<p>I was at Mr Frasers for tea</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Finished digging the potatoes Rebecca Scott married</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I went to O.S. Mrs Gilchrist Flora & Cassie Alexander here</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 19 1894</span></h2>
<p>Maggie & Fanny Harkness at Mrs B.s Ollie left</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Mac Thomas & I went to Church</p>
<p>Beautiful warm day</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 22 1894</span></h2>
<p>Commenced the turnips</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Mac bought two cattle from Mr. Lavers for $45</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Wrote to sister Minnie</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 25 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac at plough match at Mr Ollivers</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Jessie at Mr Gibsons & Crawfords Tom & Minnie came down</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p></p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Tom went to Meaford</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 28 1894</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>I spent the afternoon at Mr Thomsons</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. with a load of hogs for Mr Kempt.</p>
<p>Raining</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 31 1894</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 1</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Mr Thomson & Thomas here working at the turnps Wrote to Grace</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>I was laid up with sore eyes Finished the turnips</p>
<p>Cold</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. FOR Mr Kempt</p>
<p>Snowing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h2>
<p>Mr William Lemon died</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Scott & Miss Mathison here</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Lemons funeral</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Mr Forrest preached</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac has a very sore hand</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>We took the children for a drive in the cutter called at Mr Thomsons</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Cole</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Thomson called</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>Mr Fraser called</p>
<p>Very cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Hugo Lyttle died</p>
<p>Cold</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr W McArthurs funeral. Mrs C.P. Day here Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>Thanksgiving day Mac Jessie & Thomas went to church</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Mac Maggie & I went out home</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p></p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 1</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 2</span></h2>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Maggie took sick Rutherford & McQuigly started to cut wood</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h2>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Pa took Maggie & I home from Sullivan</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">== December SUNDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie in O.S.</p>
<p>Beautiful</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Miss Mathison called</p>
<p>Fine day ==</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Very wet</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 13</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Preaching at Annan</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Kate McGregor came home</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 16</span></h2>
<p>Communion at Annan Mac & I went</p>
<p>Very windy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Wrote to Ma Mac went to OS with Kate</p>
<p>Cold</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>I went to see Mary Scott</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>Jessie at Mr John Harkness's</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Jessie went to see Jessie Ross</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford went home</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
</div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Tom & Minnie came down</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25</span></h2>
<p>Snowing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Snowing</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Will Ross called</p>
<p>Very cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28</span></h2>
<p>Uncle Tom & Belle came down with Rutherford</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. with Uncle Tom</p>
<p>Very cold</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Had our little Maggie baptized</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 31</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I took Thomas to see Mary Scott Mac & Jessie went to Mr. Elliotts</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<p>==</p>
<p>Cold</p>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2>
</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>== NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td>
<td>NAME</td>
<td>DOLLS</td>
<td>CTS</td>
</tr><tr><td>16th</td>
<td>May{Marked Paid across May entries}</td>
<td>in</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>Cream</td>
<td>9</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2 3/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>21</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>9 1/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>6 1/2</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>7 3/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>9 1/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>June</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>1</td>
<td>cream</td>
<td>4 1/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>5 3/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>4 1/2</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>5 3/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>9</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>5 1/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>5</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>9 1/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>5 1/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>5 3/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>8 3/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr></tbody></table>
==</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>== NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td>
<td>NAME</td>
<td>DOLLS</td>
<td>CTS</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>== NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td>
<td>NAME</td>
<td>DOLLS</td>
<td>CTS</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td>Paid</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td>Paid</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>CAHS ACCOUNT - JUNE</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td>Paid</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>c Alexander & Christie{Address written across the table}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>64 South Castle Street</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>Liverpool</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>England</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>{Inner cover used to tally amounts but no specifics what they are for.}</p>
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Benjamin Reesor (1836 – 1917)
1861-1863
Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers
Private Journal in which I intend to record local Occurances daily occupation Markets
State of the weather &c &c
Benjamin B Reesor
1861 January 1 Shot a large Owl. Good sleighing About home nearly all day
received a short visit from Brother C Reesor & family, Weather mild Wheat $1.10 cts
2 Helped Brother Noah Reesor at Threshing in forenoon and C Reesor in the
afternoon. Weather mil
3 Helped my Brother Simeon Reesor at threshing Weather Mild
4 Went to my brother in law M. Neighswanders on a visit today and to my Brother S
Reesor this Evening. Weather Clear & Cold.
5 Went to Markham Village. Weather cold and a little snow
Sunday 6 At home all day. Weather Cloudy and Mild
7 Went to Municipal Election in Scarboro Ward No. 2 Voted for Mr Helliwell
Weather, Cloudy and Snowed
8 Helped my Brother Simeon Reesor at threshing. Weather cloudy & mild
9 Went to School Meeting in Scarboro Section No. 4, A.M. threshed oats in
afternoon, Weather, snowed in the morning, cloudy and mild all day Brother Noah &
family here this evening
10 Cleaned Oats in the Morning, made a Wooden fork. Weather, Snowed in the
morning High wind through the day Calm and cold this evening
11 Went to Markham Village for a stove A.M. Took a load of straw to R. Money B
Smith PM. Weather very cold and snowed all day
�Jan 1861
12 Helped my Brother C Reesor to kill a Cow A M threshed oats PM went to
Singing School in * Hebron Chapel in the Evening, Weather Clear & very cold
Sunday 13 At home all day received a visit from C Burkholder and family. Weather
Clear and a little warmer
14 Helped my Brother N Reesor to kill a pig AM choring around PM Weather Mild
and a little snow
15 Drawed home a little wood & ground my axe, Today Mr Donald McKay was here
taking the Census, Weather cloudy and mild, Wheat $1.10 @ $1.16
16 Worked in the Shop A.M. Went to Benjamin Lehman's Chopping Bee PM.
Weather, rained AM. Cloudy P.M., Sleighing good yet
17 Went to R Moneys Smith shop A.M. and to T Woods store P.M. Weather Cloudy
& mild
18 Went to my Brother N Reesor's in the morning worked about home through the
day, Weather, Wind from the East Snowed all P.M.
19 Cleaned Oats A.M Went to Cedar Grove P.M. And to Singing School in the
Evening, Weather Cloudy & a little Snow. Wheat $1.18 @ $1.22
Sunday 20 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel My Father Revd John Reesor made
Introductory remarks Jacob Grove Preached a sermon on 2nd Cp St John My Brother
& sister in law Simon & Elisabeth Hoover Michael Frets and wife were here after
meeting. Weather Clear & Cold
* commonly called Reesor's Meeting house
Jan 1861
21 Helped Wm Morrison Clean peas in the morning Worked about home all day,
Weather Clear and Cold
22 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM and then went to Jacob Hoovers in Pickering on a
visit in the Evening, Weather cold and Clear
�23 Went to Major Mills AM, fixed Turnip pit PM, and went to my Uncle Dr J S Reesor's
on a visit in the Evening, Weather Clear & cold
24 About the house all day, helped William Morrison Clean Peas in the Evening
Weather, wind from the East, snowed all day
25 Drove John Burkholder to School in Scarboro AM Went to R Money's B Smith
Shop PM weather Clear & mild
26 Worked in the barn A.M. went to Cedar Grove Mills PM. and went to Singing
School in the Evening Weather Cloudy & mild
Sunday 27 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel Introductory remarks by Revd
Henry Barkey Sermon on St John 3rd Chap by Rev'd Jacob Burkholder After meeting
went to my father in laws John Hoover's, Weather, Clear AM at 3 oclock Snow P.M
28 Got ready with a load of wheat to go to Major Mills when we received a short visit
from Samuel Doner & wife AM. then I took it in the afternoon and sold it at $1.15 cts
per Bus then we went to my Brother Simeon Reesors in the Evening. Weather Clear
& mild
29 Took two loads of wheat to Major Mills at $1.15 cts per Bus. Weather Cloudy &
mild wind and snow from the north in the Evening
{partial page} at a Meeting held by the members of the members of the Mennonist
Church {upside down at the bottom of the page} Benjamin
at a Meeting held by the members of the Menonist Church held in the Meeting house
situate on Lot No. 1 - 11th Con of Markham for the on the 5th day of February 1861 for
the purpose of appointing Trustees for the ensuing year John Reesor Chairman
Moved by Jacob Reesor seconded by Daniel Hoover that Samuel Reesor be Trustee
Carried
Moved by Christian Burkholder seconded by Christian Reesor that Noah Reesor be
Trustee Carried
Moved by Christian Burkholder seconded by Noah Reesor that Simeon Reesor be
Trustee Carried
�Feb 1861
Jan 30 Took a load of wheat to Major Mi{?}lls at $1.15, AM. Sawed fire wood PM.
Died, On Monday Last The Revd. Adam Wideman, Today he was buried on the 4th
Con of Markham he was a minister in our Church nearly 25 years. {different writing J J
Mano Mano Man} Weather, Windy, and a little snow from the north.
31 Went to John Hollinger's Chopping bee in Mr. C Burkholder's Bush, received a
visit from Mr S G Reesor and family in the Evening. Weather Cloudy and mild
February 1 Went to J Woods Store AM. received a short visit from my Uncle Joseph
Burkholder and wife PM. Weather mild and Cloudy AM. Snow & wind from the East
PM
2 Grinding Axe and shoveling snow AM. Went to Cedar Grove PM. Weather mild &
Cloudy a little sunshine at noon great snowstorm last night. snow two feet deep on
the level, good sleighing Wheat $1.10 @ $1.18 cts went to Singing School in the
Evening
Sunday 3 Went to my Brother S Reesor's on a visit his wife has been sick but she is
on a fair way of recovery Weather, Clear and Cold
4 Idling around shot Chloe* AM Went to T Woods store & to Major Mills PM
Received a visit from Peter John & Anne Hoover & Mrs Elisabeth Neighswander in the
Evening Weather Clear & Mild
5 Helped my Brother C Reesor to draw a hay stack into the Barn. Weather Cloudy
and mild
6 Helped my Brother C Reesor to finish drawing in the hay stack and grind his axe
AM. Drawed home a load of wood went to my Brother S Reesors to B Lehmans & to
Cedar Grove PO PM. Weather Cloudy & windy Some snow PM
* our little pet dog
Feb 1861
7 Sorted Apples, Weather, wind storm from the north some six inches of snow fell
since last night, great drifts. very Cold
�8 Threshed Oats A.M, I and John Burkholder Went along the Scarboro townline
Beating roads so some great drifts near the 11th Con of Markham PM. Weather,
Clear and very Cold
9 Threshed Oats AM. Went to Cedar Grove Mills For a pig PM. and to singing school
in the Evening. Weather Cloudy and a little milder Commenced to rain about 9 Oclock
this evening
Sunday 10 Went to my Uncle Christian Burkholders on a visit and Called at my
Brother N Reesor's in the Evening. his little daughter Mary is very bad with the Croup,
Weather, Clear sunshine and mild all day, thawing a little
11 Died, Last night my Brother N Reesor's Daughter Mary, then today I went up
through Markham and to Whitchurch to Inform the friends about the funeral, Weather,
rained all day, mild and foggy
12 Went to the Funeral at my Bro N Reesor's the little child was buried at Hebron
Chapel Remarks By Revd H Barkey sermon on 1st St. Peter 1st Chapt 16 Ver by
Revd J Grove after the Service We went to the house over for dinner, Weather, Mild
& Clear, a little snow in the Evening
13 Went to Markham Village for my broken Cutter Drew home a load of wood in the
evening and then went to my Br C Reesor's on {a} visit Weather, Mild & Clear
Feb Mar 1861
Cleaning and drawing
27 Finished Cleaning and drawing in Barley Weather, Clear & mild. Sold a sheep to
Sparta Billy at $4.75 cts
28 Went to the Funeral of R Money's Child AM. and went to J Wood's store PM
Weather, Mild and Cloudy, a little rain PM
March 1 Went to T Watts to buy seed Oats but he he was not at home, AM. Cored &
pared Apples PM. Weather, Mild & Cloudy a little rain in the Evening Went to singing
school at Hebron Chapel in the Evening
�2 drawed sedgeings for ovenwood AM. sold 16 Bus Barley to Andrew Lapp and 10
Bus to W Hollinger @ 55cts per Bus & drawed a load of edgings PM Weather, Mild a
little rain and fog
3 We all went to my Bro C Reesor's on a visit Weather Mild & Cloudy, a little rain PM
4 Hitched to the Sleigh to go to Mr Snowball's Brick & Tile yard 7th Con Markham
when Mrs P Laughlin Came and bought 24 Bus Barley @ 55cts per Bus. Hitched again
in the afternoon and went as far as Sparta when it commenced to storm and so we
turned and went home and hung the meat into the smokehouse. Weather Clear & mild
strong West wind, a little snow PM
5 I and John went to Mr Snowball's Brick & Tile yard and brought 700 Bricks @ 45cts
per hundred AM Went to R Moneys B.S. Shop PM. Weather Cold Wind from the
west, a little snow
6 I and John went to Mr Snowball's and brought one thousand 2 in pipe {tiles?}
{illegible, page torn} @ $6 per thous AM {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge}
March 1861
7 Went to Mr Snowballs and brought 500 tiles AM Then we all went over to my
father's to a quilting PM, Weather Clear and Cold one ewe lambed yesterday
afternoon and one last night
8 Went to R Moneys BS Shop AM, Then went to John Young's sale on Lot 33 4th
Con Pickering PM, and to singing school in the Evening Weather, Cloudy & cold a little
rain PM
9 Threshed Oats AM Cleaned And took them to Cedar Grove Mills to get them
Chopped PM. Weather Clear & mild
Sunday 10 Went to Old Dan Hoover's on a visit Weather Clear & Cold wind from the
north
11 Went to my Fatherinlaw John Hoover's on a visit. Weather Clear & pretty Cold
12 Took a Sheep to Sparta for the Butcher AM. I & John Chopped Cordwood for
Chas Burkholder PM Weather Clear & Cold Commenced to Snow from the East in
�the evening received a visit from Br S Reesor & family & Jacob Reesor & wife in the
evening
13 I & John Chopped Cordwood for C Burkholder AM Went to R Money's BSS &
threshed Oats and went to Cedar Grove PM Weather Clear & Cold wind from the
{north}
14 Threshed Oats Received a visit from Mr Samuel Hoover & family, of Pickering
PM. Went to my Br C Reesors in the evening Weather Clear & Mild
15 Threshed Oats. Nancy went to singing school in the evening. Weather Clear &
mild
16 I & John helped my father to draw wood AM Went to R Moneys BSS, made some
spiles PM. Received a visit from Uncle D Burkholder {remainder of page illegible due
to torn edge}
March April 1861
Re Received a visit from John Reesor {Lualeus Mau Bfusa ?}
Easter Sunday 31 Received a visit from my Br S Reesor & family Weather. Clear &
mild
Easter Monday April 1 Received a visit from my father & mother Br N Reesor & family,
Weather, Great snow storm from the East. Br Noah's came in the buggy started to go
home about 2 o'clock couldnt get down the lane, hitched to my sleigh him and John
went down and done his chores, came back in the Evening, got stuck in the lane,
unhitched, had to stay all night, great uproar, dont feel well, eat too many eggs, got
belly ache, children crying, and so on. guess we wont forget the first of April for a
week.
2 Got up in the morning, tore down the fences helped Noah's out through the field,
then I went to my Br Simons and hired Miss Louis Moyer @ $2.75 cts per month, then I
& John Cleaned the snow out of the sap buckets AM. Gathered the sap PM Weather,
mild,
3 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear & mild
�4 Boiled sugar Went to BSS in the morning Mr. Brown Died last night @ 10 oClock
Weather Mild & Clear
5 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear & mild
6 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear & mild we have made one pound of sugar to each
tree tapped, in one week's time. I dont recollect of ever having done so before
Sunday 7 Went to my Br C Reesors on a visit, Weather mild & Clear
8 I & John Helped P Hoover & S Shank to dig a grave for B Lehman's Child (at
Hebron Chapel) attended funeral AM. killed a calf for my Father. Dug a drain from
Turnip pit PM. {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge}
April 1861
{Re different writing illegible}
9 I & John Chopped Cordwood in the markham bush. Weather Clear, East wind
Calm in the Evening
10 Boiled Mollases, AM. I & Nancy went to Jesse Reesor's on a visit. and I went to
Markham Village. PM. Weather warm & Clear
11 Today I sowed grass seed into that small field of fall wheat opposite C Burkholders
& went to singing school in the Evening Weather, warm & Clear
12 I & John Helped the neighbours to scrub Hebron Chapel AM Chopped Cordwood
in the Markham bush PM. Weather Warm & Cloudy
13 Went to R Money's BSS & made a pair of whipple trees AM. Went to Cedar
Grove Mills for some Chop stuff PM
Sunday 14 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel. Remarks & sermon on St. John 10th
Chap 12 Verse to end of Chapt by Revd John Reesor Visitors after service. Simon &
Samuel Hoover Weather, Mild & Cloudy, a little snow in the Evening
15 I & John made a pig trough AM. I went to my Br Noah's to get a cross cut saw
came home & sold 16 Bus Barley to Alex Morris @ 50cts per Bus, PM Weather. Mild &
Cloudy
�16 Went to my Br Simeon's Bush and got 9 maple trees and 1 beech and set them out
in the dooryard, AM. went to BSS & John Cut down a large willow tree behind the
{sowing ?} PM Weather. mild & Clear
{written in left margin} 2 Suckers Caught yesterday at S Reesors Saw mill.
April 1861
17 I & John Commenced to boil sugar in the morning, then I & Nancy went to T
Wood's store AM. Split rails PM. Weather. Clear. Wind from the north
18 Ploughed sod south of the front garden Weather cloudy and mild. snow PM
19 Ploughed. Received a visit from my father & motherinlaw this PM. Weather.
Clear & windy
20 Boiled sugar. John finished ploughing west of the Creek. I went to BSS in the
Evening Weather. Clear & windy PM Calm this Evening
Sunday 21 Went to the funeral of John Lehman at Wideman's Chapel Sermon by
Revd G Troyer on 2nd Cor 5th Chap 1 & 2 Verses and Revd J Macklin on Revs. 14
chap & 13 verse. after service went to my Br law J H Ramer's for dinner. Weather
Clear & mild
22 Went to my Br S Reesor's S Mill. got my Br C to draw 4 sawlogs on the rollway,
then I helped him to dig 16 young maple trees AM I & John Br N & his hired man J
McNair Went to J Peirces fields and fished upstream to Br S's sawmill and caught 13
suckers PM Weather Clear & warm some thunder in the evening
23 I & Nancy went to Fatherinlaw's for Plum trees John Plowed, Weather. Warm,
some rain PM heavy rain last night
24 Sowed grass seed. Went to Sawmill to pile lumber made fence. Weather
Cloudy AM. Clear & windy PM Sold 10 Bus Barley to H Peters 9 to J Peters & 4 to K
Parkers @ 55 ct per Bus
25 Drawed lumber AM Choring around PM Sold 14 Bus Barley to W Lapp & 14 to S
Hollinger Went fishing in the millraces in the Evening got 4 suckers Weather Clear &
�mild {written in left margin} about 800 suckers caught at S Reesor's mill since
yesterday @ 55 {illegible}
April 1861 May
Went to P M
26 Went to R Money's BSS in the morning and bought a new wooden plough for $18
cash. Ploughed a piece of sod south of the graveyard Weather, warm & Clear
27 Sowed oats in the field south of the Front garden in the evening Weather. Warm,
some rain at noon & thunder & rain in the evening
Sunday 28 Went to my Br N Reesors on a visit. Weather. Cool. heavy rain last night
29 Got up at 2 oclock AM I & my father & George Davidson (Br C's man) went to Br
S's mill to fish but found that the water was too high. then we went to a small creek 1/2
mile west of the mill and caught a few suckers. then I helped Br N to roll out pine
stumps on the Townline at Morrisons planted trees PM. Weather Clear warm.
Cloudy PM Sold 10 Bus Barley to D Burkholder @ 55cts
30 Plowed North of the Barn AM rather wet Nailed Batting on Board fence on
Pickering Townline PM. Weather Clear & warm, some Cloudy
May 1 Sorted Apples AM. Spread dung in the Orchard planted some potatoes in the
back garden PM Weather Clear & cool ground white with snow this morning
2 Made Fence north of the dam. Weather cool half inch ice froze last night
3 Finished plowing north of the barn. Weather Clear, mild, frost last night
4 I sowed 2 acres Barley in the field north of the barn John Harrowed & plowed in the
field near hoovers Weather Clear & warm a little frost last night
Sunday 5 Went to Mannasseh Fretz's on a visit. Weather Clear & Cool a little frost
last night
6 I & John Plowed in the field near Hoovers. Weather. rained some last night
commenced to rain at 5 P M and is raining yet 8 P M This morning at 6 oclock I took my
�father my sister & Barbara Barkey to Dunbarton Station on the GTRR they are going to
the falls
7 Went BSS AM I & John went to S mill for a load of Oven wood PM. Weather.
Heavy rain last night showers through the day. High water.
8 Planted some plum trees and six Apple trees that I bought of Mr Buell agent to Mr
Bless of Rochester AM. Trimed orchard PM my father & sister and Barbara Barkey
Came home about 2 oclock PM Weather Clearing up some sign of settled weather.
May 1861
A Man is {illegible} Went to my Br Ss Nancy {illegible}
Ascension Day May 9 Went to my Br S Reesor's on a visit. Weather. Clear
10 Fixed fences round the barnyard Hung a new gate at the water trough AM
plowed PM Weather Cloudy. Commenced to rain at 5 PM
11 Choring around put new post into gate by willow tree. Went to T Woods store
planted potatoes in the Evening. Weather rained last night Clear today
12 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Sermon by J E Reesor On St Mark 16th
Chapt 14 Verse to end of Chapt Visitors after service J H Ramer's & family Br C R &
family Weather Clear
13 Plowed, Weather. Cloudy AM. Drisly rain PM
14 Went to BSS to get the new Plow share fixed AM made & drawed out a new
water trough & drawed home a new pig trough. Weather Cloudy
15 Sowed Barley in west half of the field near hoovers AM didn't do much PM. got a
Boil on hip John harrowed in the Barley. Weather Clear shower in the Evening. Sow
got 16 pigs
16 Sowed 8 acres of peas north of the barn. Weather Clear
17 Cultivated East of field near Hoover's John plowed ground where the old fence
stood at Pickering Townline Weather. Clear. Cold wind from the north.
�18 Sowed Oats in East half of field near Hoover's Weather. Clear.
Whit Sunday 19 At home all day Nancy went to meeting at Wideman's with Br'
Christians Weather cloudy John's father was here at supper
Whit Monday 20 Went to Br Simeon's SM AM to E Taylor's store PM & to C
Burkholder's in the Evening Weather. Clear. Boil very sore
21 Idling round nursing sore Boil John Plowed for C Burkholder Received a visit
from Uncle Joseph Burkholder & family Weather Clear
22 John Plowed in field south of the lane I was Idling. Boil very sore. Weather
Clear
23 Went to Cedar Grove AM Rolled oats PM. Weather Clear
Queen's Birthday 24 Planted Corn south of the lane AM Sowed Carrots same place
PM Received short visit from Fatherinlaws PM. Weather Clear light showers AM
{In left margin: Chopped cordwood in ? Levi Reesor}
May June 1861
25 I & John Br C's man Br N & his man Went down the roughe to Gibsons Old S Mill
to fish for Mullets, there were none up so after Cacthing a pike & a sucker we Came
home again washed the sheep at Br Simeons PM. Weather. Clear
Sunday 26 Went to Meeting at Altona. Remarks & Sermon on St Luke 10 Chapter 30
vers to end 12 Chapt by Revd H Barkey. Went to M Neighswanders Senior after
Service Weather warm & clear. a little rain in the evening
27 Went to Mr J Scotts, & took in a pit of potatoes AM Went to BSS, & cut seed
potatoes PM. Bob Haig Clipped the Sheep today @ 5 cts apiece. Weather Cool
some rain high wind
28 I & John Plowed fallow East of the dam Weather cool & windy high wind last
night Calm in the evening
29 Took our wool to E Cliffs Carding Mill at Altona Then we went to M
Neighswander's for dinner Weather, Clear & Cool.
�30 Had Br N. to help pull Pidgeon weed in the large Wheat field. AM I & John
Ploughed fallow PM. Weather Clear & warm
31 Went to A. Grove's Senr to see Barbara about spinning our wool. Plowed PM.
Weather Clear & warm
June 1 Planted Potatoes & a few Carrots in the field south of the lane Took oat &
Barley chop to Cedar Grove mills in the evening Weather Clear & warm
Sunday 2 Went to meeting at Wideman's Chapel Remarks by Revd J Burkholder
Sermon on Luke 16 Chap 19 ver to end of Chap By Revd J Reesor. Went to
Fatherinlaws after service Weather Clear, rain in the evening
June 1861
{weed AM H}
3 Pulled Pidgeon weed AM. Helped Bro C to Plant Potatoes PM Weather Windy
Cloudy a little rain
4 Pulled Pidgeon weed AM. Ploughed PM. Weather clear
5 Plowed AM. Sorted Potatoes. Went to SSM fishing after supper. Caught 37 of all
kinds & 1 trout Weather Cloudy, rain PM
6 I & John took 2 year old colt to pasture at M Neighswanders Junr Planted & hoed
some potatoes after supper Weather Clear Went fishing this morning at Buttonwood
hole got 2 suckers
7 Had Br C's man to help to pull Pidgeon weed Weather clear
8 Went to Frenchman's Bay for a Ble of Plaster & a Ble of salt AM Ploughed turnip
land PM W Morrison com digging drain Weather warm & clear
Sunday 9 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon
on St John 8 Chap by Revd H Barkey. Visitors after Service Abraham & Minnie
Burkholder & Solomon Burkholder, Simon Samuel Elisabeth & Fanny Hoover Rose
Moyer B Lehman & Family for supper Weather Clear Warmest day this season
�10 Harrowed Summer Fallow near the Dam AM John went to W Bell's raising 3rd
Con Pickering PM
11 I & Father Br C & his man made Board Fence on Front of our Lot in Markham
Village John & J Purdy hauled dung into the fallow behind the Cider house Weather
very warm
12 Hauled dung. Weather Clear a little rain last night cooler today
June 1861
13 Dug in garden John hoed corn AM Both Plowed in Fallow behind cider house
PM Weather. Cool. Comfortable. fine Breesee sold two pigs to M Neighswander
14 Plowed. Weather. Cool Slight shower PM sold a pig to my Father & one to J
Walkey @ $ each
15 Went to Cedar Grove Mills with a grist of 10 Bus wheat AM Spread dung & hoed
potatoes PM John Plowed Sold two pigs @ $1 apiece to H Beswatherick Heavy rain
last night Weather warm Cloudy at times High wind this evening
Sunday 16 Went to meeting at Wideman's Chapel I & Nancy were Called into the
Vestry Where we were Catechised, after service. Voices were taken for a new
Minister. Abraham Hoover Casper Wideman Jacob Wideman & Abraham Wideman
were nominated, in two weeks from today lots will be Cast to decide which of them will
be Chosen.
17 Plowed Fallow hoed corn after supper Weather clear
18 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM. Laid tiles PM Weather Clear AM Cloudy PM
Traded two pigs to W Morrison for filling all the new drain
June 1861
19 Worked on the road with John & the team Weather Clear AM small shower
some thunder PM
20 Worked Seven hours on the road with John and the team which finished my time in
Markham Weather warm & Clear
�21 Went to T Woods store AM Laid tiles PM Weather Fine Shower early this
morning Cloudy all day
22 Sowed Turnips south of the lane. Weather warm Clear
Sunday 23 Went to J H Ramer's on a visit. He was riding in his Buggy last Monday
when the Horse took a fright and ran away Mr Ramer jumped out and fractured his
right leg below the knee he is kep in his bed but is doing as well as could be expected.
Weather warm Clear little rain this morning
24 Harrowed fallows. Weather. Clear & cool
25 Harrowed fallow John not well. lame limbs John Stover hoed carrots corn &
potatoes piled dung behind the barn. Weather warm & Clear
26 I & John Stover Hauled dung into north Fallow John not quite well yet Weather
warm slight shower AM
June July July 1861
27 I & John Stover Hauled dung John not well But he pulled weeds this PM in the
field opposite Burkholders Weather. Cloudy at times But no rain
28 Finished drawing dung. except a wet spot in the yard which we will leave until it
gets dry Weather cooler and Clear
29 Plowed in Fallow East of the dam AM I Went to Cedar Grove Mills with 20 Bus of
oat & Barley chop John went to W Lapps raising PM. Weather Clear. not very warm
30 Went to meeting at Widemans Chapel J Burkholder on St Mat 5C 1st to 12v no
Minister appointed today on account of some difficulty between Rev J Burkholder &
Casper Wideman. went to fatherinlaws after service Weather. Warm. Fine shower
about 2 oclock at Finlaw's but none at home
July 1 Plowed. Weather Cloudy, slight shower PM
2 Plowed. Wore drill smock & full Cloth vest all all day very cool Norwest wind.
Cloudy all day
3 Finished Plowing AM Plowed & hoed corn PM Weather Clear & warm
�4 Helped C Burkholder at logging & spread dung for Br C Weather. Warm & Clear
July 1861
5 Helped W Morrison at logging John Finished hoeing the Corn Weather. Warm
6 Went to BSS to get dick shod. AM & {illegible ink blob} new hog trough into the
lane AM. Went to {illegible M Village?} for a new Scythe & John Cut thistles in the oats
& we both went to SM to Bathe after supper in the evening we had a call by the
{illegible, ink blot Revd?} J Grove who Catechised us. Weather warm looking {ink blot}
Sunday 7 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel. Sermon by Revd J Grove on St Mat
5C 20v to end of C Visitors after service. D Burkholder & J Stover. Weather. very
warm. Oats in head below the garden
8 Commenced to Cut hay. W Morrison Commenced to work for me today. Weather
very warm today strong west wind. Fine shower this evening. cooler now. Had new
potatoes & green peas for dinner
9 Went to Weaver Lawrie on the 7th Con Markham with some yarn AM mowed PM
Weather. Cloudy at times warm
July 1861
10 took muly cow to Bull Mowed until 10 AM raked & cocked hay the rest of the
day. Weather Clear & some Cloudy & windy
11 Went to T Woods store & plaster on turnips AM mowed PM. Weather soaking
rain last night drisled at times today cloudy cool
12 Cultivated Fallow by Cider House until 9 oclock while John ridged the potatoes
raked hay till supper drawed in 2 loads after supper Weather. cool windy
13 Mowed in the morning then raked & drawed in 2 loads of hay in the evening.
Weather pretty warm cloudy at times
Sunday 14 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel. Remarks by Revd J Reesor
Sermon on {blank space} by Revd J Grove. Today Jacob Wideman was appointed to
the Ministry * Weather Clear went to Uncle D Burkholders after service
�15 Mowed. Shower AM & PM
16 Mowed. Weather Cloudy slight shower PM
17 Cultivated Behind Cider house & John harrowed until 10 spread grass & thinned
carrots till noon Drew three loads of hay PM Weather Cloudy at times pretty warm
* Abraham Wideman was rejected at his own request
July 1861
July 18 I went to T woods store in the Morning Spread raked & cocked hay all day
Weather. warm Thunder showers in the distance a little rain PM
19 Finished raking & cocking hay in the large meadow. Spread raked & cocked in
the Orchard Thunder & a fine shower in the evening
20 Mowed swale near Hebron Chapel raked & cocked the last of the hay in the
Orchard. Fished at SM in the evening John went to G Mill Weather Clear & cool all
day
Sunday 21 {written in left margin} This is my son Levis 1st Birthday Received a visit
from Br N and Family I, Br N & his son Peter went Picking Berries on Br S's Farm this
PM Weather Clear, warm This is my only son Levi's first Birthday
22 Hoed turnips in the morning. Drew in hay & raked some in swale after supper
Weather, Clear & Comfortable
23 Scuffled & hoed turnips & Drew in two loads of hay. Weather. Clear pretty warm
at noon
July Aug 1861
30 Commenced Wheat south of the orchard today Drew two loads of hay out of the
big meadow swale after supper Weather Clear & warm
31 Hoed Carrots AM Cut roads round the large wheat field PM Weather Cloudy &
showry AM Clear PM Heavy rain & thunder last night
August 1 Cut six acres of wheat with reaper for C Burkholder until about 3 oclock
worked in our own big field until night Weather. very warm
�2 Cut wheat in our own big field Weather. very warm some thunde passed over.
few drops of rain this evening
3 Finished Cutting wheat in big field Weather Clear very warm
Sunday 4 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel where I & Nancy were Baptized to the
Menonite faith Sermon by Br Revd J Grove on St John 1 Ch 1 to 35 ver
July 1861
July 24 Helped Br C at logging. John mowed swale in meadow & hoed turnips.
Weather Clear & warm
25 Mowed swale swale in Meadow. AM Cultivated fallow behind Cider house & John
finished mowing & hoed turnips PM Weather Clear & warm
26 Finished hoeing turnips & spread grass AM raked till supper when a slight shower
stopped us. looks like more rain
27 Cultivated fallow Behind Cider house John Harrowed the fallow Behind Cider
house near the dam drew home two loads of Chips from Br C's new land after supper.
Weather Clear & warm fine shower last night
Sunday 28 We went to C Burkholders on a visit. Weather Long heavy rain. Cloudy
all day
29 Had W Morrison again today dug six fine stumps in fallow Behind Cider house
turned some winnows & grass in swale in Big meadow. Weather Cloudy some
showers clear in the evening.
Aug 1861
5 Cradled a piece of fall wheat south of Hebron Chapel Commenced in the piece of
new land opposite C Burkholders Weather. warm. Cooler this evening
6 Finished Cutting fall wheat. Weather. Clear, pretty warm Shocked new land
before breakfast.
�7 Drew in 3 loads of wheat AM. Dug out turnip cellar under the new addition on west
side of the barn PM went to T Woods store after supper. Weather soaking rain PM
Cloudy all day. Cooler
8 Cut weeds in new land till about 10 AM Cut barley with Cradle rest of the day in
field behind the barn. Weather. Cool
9 Choring around worked at vinegar AM I & John went to M Neighswander Jun for
my Colt PM. Weather Heavy rain last night showery this AM Cloudy PM
10 Cut Barley in field Behind barn AM Commenced in field near Hoovers PM had
Br S & his man to help Weather pretty warm Cool this evening
August 1861
Sunday 11 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel remarks by Rev H Barkey
Sermon on St Luke 18C 31st v to end of Chap by Rev J Grove Went to Fatherinlaws
after Service Weather Clear Comfortable
12 Drew in 8 loads of fall wheat AM Soaking Cold rain PM raining this evening
Went to burying of J Milroy's little daughter at 3 oclock PM at Zion Church
13 Cut Barley in field near Hoovers John didnt feel well PM Weather cool AM
Warmer PM. Clear
14 Cut Barley AM Drew in 8 loads of Wheat PM Weather Comfortable & Clear
15 Drew in 11 loads of wheat. Dr Mcausland was attending John this Morning he
had a severe attack of Bowel Complaint is in a fair way this evening. Weather Clear,
Comfortable
16 Finished Drawing wheat AM Drew in 5 loads Barley PM Weather Clear, warm
Aug 1861
17 Drew in 3 loads Barley AM Mowed Barley PM, Weather Clear, warm
Sunday 18 At home all day George Davidson Jr was here I had an attack of Bowel
Complaint this PM feel better this evening. Weather Clear. Cloudy this evening
�19 Didnt feel well AM Went to J Woods store. Went to BSS PM Commenced to
Ridge up Fallow for Wheat. Weather Clear. Cloudy this evening
20 Drew in 7 loads of loose barley had J Stover to help Brother C Drove J's team
ridging up Weather Clear
21 I Drew off Stone In Fallow behind till 10 oclock then plowed till supper John
plowed till supper then we Drew in Barley Rakings for Father's Fowls. Brought 3 pigs
off R Money @ $1.00 per pig. Weather warm Thunder in the north PM
Aug 1861
22 Helped C Burkholder at threshing from 9 AM till 4 1/2 PM Ribbed Barley stubble
in field near Hoover's till night. John ridged up AM Ribbed PM Weather heavy rain
last night a little this morning Clear today. north wind {written in left margin} Went for
Dr Mc for Br C's Returned from 9 to 12 PM
23 Went to Funeral of B Lehmans little Daughter at Hebron Chapel AM Ribbed
Barley stubble PM Weather clear
24 Ribbed Barley Stubble. Weather Clear
Sunday 25 Went to Br S's on a visit. Weather clear
26 Finished ribbing barley stubbles AM. Cradled Oats below garden PM. Weather
Clear AM slight shower PM thunder at a distance
27 Helped Br C at threshing AM & Helped Br N PM. W. Clear all day thunder
shower in the evening
28 Asked hands to thresh and got barn ready AM had W Burkholder's machine
Treshed 125 Bus Barley & 35 Fall Wheat PM Weather Clear Slight Shower PM
29 Threshed 22 Bus wheat in the morning bound oats south of the house till noon
then cut oats with reaper in field near hoover's PM Weather clear, heavy shower 5
minutes PM
�Aug 1861
30 Finished Cutting Oats & then bound Went to Br N binding Bee in the evening
Weather Clear
31 Ridged up. Father & J Stover drew in Five loads of peas & John Stover bound
oats south of the house had a binding bee in field near hoovers. Weather Clear
Sunday September 1 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks & Sermon t on St
Mat 18 C by Revd J Reesor visitors after service C G Reesor & wife Simon Elisabeth &
Fanny Hoover & John & Abraham Hoover Samuel Hoover & K Wheeler were here for
tea. Weather Clear today Cloudy this evening
2 Ridged up John Helped from 10 AM till night & stood it well Weather Clear some
thunder and a slight shower this evening
3 Sowed Fallow behind Cider house Weather Clear, pretty warm
4 Finished harrowing & Plowed in north fallow Drew home my Fathers spring wheat
from Purdys after supper Weather Clear & cool
5 Ridged up had Br N & C B's team to help Weather. Clear & cool
6 Ridged up AM Sowed 10 Bus Wheat into north Fallow PM had Br C's team today
Weather Clear & cool
Sept 1861
7 Sowed 5 1/2 bus into north fallow & Finished harrowing AM Drew in 3 loads of
Oats South of the house PM Weather Cloudy this morning Clear today
Sunday 8 Went to Br Noah's on a visit Weath Clear
9 Drew in 14 loads of Peas & 9 loads of Oats Had John Hoover to help today
Weath Cloudy this morning. Clear PM
10 Ridged up Barley Stubble Had Br N & Br C's teams to help Weather Cloudy
commencing to rain 1/2 past 7 o'C PM {written in left margin} help killed a coon this
eving
�11 Didn't do much AM finished ridging barley stubble PM Weather rain and cloudy
PM Cleared up this evening
12 Sowed Barley Stubble Weather Clear
13 Went to M Neighswanders Jnr on a visit weather clear
14 Harrowed 1 1/2 acres new land Wheat for my Father at Purdy's Weather Cloudy
showers at noon
15 Went to my Fatherinlaws on a visit found nobody at home stayed from 11 till 4
oc then Came home Weather Cloudy at times
Sept 1861
16 Helped my Br S at ridging pea land Weather Cloudy John Commenced fall
Plowing below the house
17 Bound up a few oats and drew them in AM had CB's man to build 3 loads of peas
into a stack after dinner then I helped him in the fallow till night Weather Cloudy AM
Clear PM
18 Fall Plowed Weather warm & Clear Went to Taylors store in the evening
19 Helped Br N Drag newland at W Morrisons Weather warm Cloudy at times
20 Cleaned up some wheat & chored round Went to BSS AM Pumped the Cistern
Dry PM Weather Rainy & cloudy all day This is my Daughter Adeline's 3rd Birthday
21 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd Moses Erb from Berlin C W
Sermon on St John 19 C 1st to 30 vr by Rev David Sherrick from {blank space}
Visitors after Service Fatherinlaws J H R & family J Stovers Senr Weather Heavy rain
last Rainy AM Cloudy & cool PM
Sept 1861 Oct
Sunday 22 At Home all day Received a visit from Br S & family Weather Clear &
warm frost last night
23 Helped B N to Drag fallow Weather Clear Cool
�24 Helped C Burkholder to drag fallow Received a call from Elias Eby & wife from
Berlin. this Evening. Weather Clear
25 Took 28 1/2 Bushels of fall Wheat to Major Mills AM & 8 Bus PM @ $1.3 per
Weather Clear Pleasant
26 I & John Mowed second crop of Clover at Purdy's Weather Clear AM Cloudy PM
rain @ 8 PM
27 Went to E Taylors store & Drew home a loads of old rails for firewood AM
Threshed oats with horses PM. Weather cloudy AM rain PM raining yet 8 oC This
is my 25th Birthday
28 Drew home a load of edgings AM Got dick Shod PM John finished Plowing
below the garden Weather Cloudy squally & sunshine
Sunday 29 at home AM Went to Br C's PM Weather Cloudy Cool
30 Went to Fatherinlaws for Miss Elisabeth Hoover to Work Luoisa Moyer's time is
up to day Weather Cool Cloudy
October 1 Took a load of Barley to Whitby Sold @ 49cts per bus Weather Clear
Some Cloudy this evening
Oct 1861
2 Helped D Hoover at threshing Weather Clear
3 Cleaned A a load of barley & brought home a load of hay from Purdy's. Dogs killed
a skunk weather Clear
4 worked in Cellar made apple Shelves & laid brick AM made large bench for
verandah PM Weather Cloudy, Drissly rain
5 went to T Woods store AM Threshed a few peas PM weather. Drissly. Cloudy.
Close
Sunday 6 At home all day Miss Maria Shirk was here for Supper Weather Cloudy,
Drissly rainy
�7 I & John Ribbed wheat stubble in large field Weather Clear
8 Ribbed wheat stubble Weather fine & Clear
9 Ribbed wheat stubble & Drew in a load of Corn tops this evening. Eat an apple of
1860 today. Weather Clear & warm
10 Drew home two loads of wood & 1 load of Pumpkins & 1 of Corns AM Finished
Drawing Corn PM Weather warm & Clear
11 Finished Ribbing AM John went to P Scots Sale & I Gathered in Apples & husked
Corn PM weather Cloudy
12 Husked Corn. Gathered wild grapes in Lapps flats Weather Cloudy, rainy
Oct 1861
Sunday 13 At home AM I went to Br Ss PM his wife is sick but is getting better
Weather Cool & Clear
14 Cleaned Cider house & gathered apples AM Brought home grinders of Cider Mill
from the spring near Br S's S Mill where we keep them to preserve them from the frost &
drouth PM Weather Clear & Comfortable
15 Drew in the Peastack AM Cleaned a load of Barley PM Weather Clear. John
traded horses with Bob Haig
16 I gathered Apples. John & Father took two loads of Barley to Whitby sold at 40
cts weather clear
17 Dug Potatoes & gathered apples in the evening. Weather Cloudy this morning
Clear today rainy a little at 8 PM
18 Finished husking Corn & Gathered Apples Weather. Cloudy. heavy rain last night
19 Cleaned Barley Top threshed 5 doz oats Sheaves Weather Cloudy some rain.
Clear tonight
Sunday 20 At home all day. Weather Cool Clear. Went for Doctor Mcausland at 8
PM
�21 Around the house all day Nancy gave birth to a daughter at 4 PM Weather.
Cool Clear
Oct Nov 1861
22 Went to Abraham Grove's for Miss Barbara to do house work. Weather Cloudy
some rain in the evening
23 Dug potatoes Weather Cloudy some rain
24 Dug potatoes. Weather Clear some snow on the ground this morning
25 Finished digging Potatoes AM I went to P Mc{Philips} sale PM Weather Cool
Clear ground frose last night
26 Choring round the garden Fatherinlaws were here today Robert Wallace was
here PM Weather Cloudy
Sunday 27 At home all day Received a visit from M Neighswanders Jnr & family
John Reesors Sen & wife S Hoover Snr & wife Mrs. B Lehman C Burkholder & family
Weather Clear
28 Took cart to T Brown to get it fixed AM gathered apples PM John Commenced
ploughing in field near Hoovers weather clear
29 Went to Major Mills AM John Plowed AM worked in garden and fixed Turnip pit
under back part of barn PM Weather Cloudy Clear
30 Worked at turnip pit AM Plowed PM Weather Cloudy & Clear {written in left
margin} Wm Hagerman died today
31 Boiled Pumpkin sauce at Brother Cs Weather Cloudy
Novr 1 Drew in 7 loads of Turnips Weather Cloudy Bought young ram of W Boll for
6 dollars today
Nov 1861
2 Chored round finished Chest for Indian Corn Buckwheat meal & hulled barley
Weather heavy storm & rain from the east all day
�Sunday 3 At home all day I went to C Br a while PM weather Clear A.M Cloudy PM
raining this evening
4 {written in left margin} High water Bridges & Mill dam carried away
Sorted sheep in the morning helped Br C to bring over seven of his ewes I and John
started at 11 o c on a shooting excursion down to the big swamp and the flats of the litle
rouge shot a few birds seen three fine partriges Weather Cloudy & Clear
5 I went to J Dimmas for a meattub & J Gathered apples killed a pig PM Weath
Clear
6 Sorted & Drew potatoes into the cellar they are badly rotted this year. Weather
Clear
7 Drew in 7 loads of turnips Weather Clear (squally some)
8 Drew in 3 loads of turnips which finished them AM I went to Major Mills with 18
bushels to Chop & John plowed PM Weather Cloudy
9 Plowed. Weather fine. Clear.
Sunday 10 At home all day Received a visit from Br N & family & my father & mother.
Nancy complained of sore throat on friday evening still got worse.
November 1861
Sunday 10 So this morning John & my sister Susanna were taking home Miss Barbara
Stover I told them to send Dr Mcausland he came this evening & pronounced it
Diptheria or Putrid sore throat He prescribed for it & she seems to do very well
{illegible} Weather wind from the east
11 Nancy not much better this morning so I went to Markham to Dr Mc he came this
evening but found her much better than she was this morning Weather squally & cool.
windy
12 Went to Markham to tell Doctor that Nancy was better Left Measure for a suit for
John Commenced sheep pen PM Weather. Clear pleasant
13 Finished plowing in field near Hoovers Weather Cloudy windy this evening
�14 Plowed below the garden John plowed north of Br Cs house Weather Cloudy
pleasant north cold this PM
15 Plowed south of the garden Weather Clear & Cloudy wind north cold this PM
16 Drew home 3 loads of edgings high wind last night & today hard frost last night
Sunday 17 Started at 6 oc this morning for Dr Mc My Father was taken sick last night
with pain in the bowels & vomiting Dr came at noon & prescribed He is better this
evening. Weather clear some wind I found the roads as Dry as in July D Hoover &
wife were here a little while AM but were called home they had some visitors Jacob
Reesor was here over dinner
18 Went to Markham village to tell Dr that Father was better AM worked at sheep pen
PM J Plowed for Br C PM Weather Clear Beautiful day warm PM
19 I went Down to Shumack plains on little rouge for the young cattle John
Commenced to plow in the old meadow but found it frosty then wen worked at sheep
pen till noon Drew rails from 11th con PM Weather Clear warm
Dec Nov
1861 20 Boiled Pumpkin sauce Weather Cloudy rather warm PM shower this
evening
21 Went to ask W Morrison to thresh peas tomorrow AM went to took for Threshing
Machine PM Weather Cloudy
22 Ribbed Turnip potatoe & Corn land I got Dick Shod AM Weather Cloudy wind
from East
23 Brought home a load of slates & fixed hogs mat John went to Major Mills with grist
& corn & Rye & barley chop Weather snow squals not very cold
Sunday 24 We all went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks by Revd J Reesor
sermon on St John 14C by Rev H Barkey visitors after service Br inlaw J H Ramers &
family Father in laws a few minutes this evening Weather about 2 in of snow last
night mild today
�25 Took John's Cutter to T Greson to get it painted AM Helped Br C to under brush
PM Weather Clear Thawing
26 Fixed barn ready for thrashing AM went to sale at W Hagermans PM Weather
Clear some Cloud bought a grain Cradle & part of another @ $1.25
27 Had threshing Machine Threshed about 162 Boxes of fall Wheat Weather Clear
AM soft snow PM Thawing
28 I & John & CB went to T Woods store where I bought a pair of Coarse boots for
myself & a pair for John then we went to G Taits farm & brought home C Bs Colt from
pasture weather cloudy pretty cold thawing PM
29 Helped Br S at Butchering John & my Father sold 17 of fall wheat at Major Mills
@ $1.3 per Bus Weather 2 in snow last night all thawed today
30 Cleaned & John took it to M Mill About 12 o noon I & family started to my Fa
inlaws staid all night went to meeting at Widemans Chapel {written in left margin}
Wind from nort cold fresing a little
Dec 1 today remarks by R' P Grove sermon on St Mat 22d by Rev H Barky Snowed
all the way home about 3 in on the ground this evening
Dec 1861
2 Helped Robert Wallace to kill his hogs Weather pretty sharp rough sleighing slight
squall PM
3 Helped Br C to kill his hogs Weather Cold Clear {written in left margin} Pump frose
last night
4 John helped Br N to kill his hogs I made ready to kill ours tomorrow Weather pretty
cold cloudy
5 Killed our 6 hogs Brothers all helped Weather Clear warm thawing
6 salted meat. banked turnip cellar with dung drew rails for straw stack fence
Weather fine warm
�7 Made fence around straw stack AM went to T Woods PM weath warm cloudy
commenced to rain at dusk
Sunday 8 We all went to Br S on a visit in the lumber waggon roads very muddy.
Weather like April warm some cloudy shower at dark
9 Helped my Father to kill his hogs Weather cloudy foggy {west}
10 got Tom shod new shoes front feet C M took grist 8 bus to Major Mills PM roads
tremenduous bad weather cloudy west windy this evening
11 Turned water from large tile drain behind barn & threshed oats with flail AM I went
to M Mills for grist PM Weather heavy wind from north last night some wind today
calm this evening frose last night & today
12 Buried C{id}er rollers AM cleaned oats & finished sheep pen roof PM Weather
Clear sharp thawed a little
13 Helped C B to kill his hogs & a beef. Weather Clear thawing John Helped raise
James Milroy stables
14 I & John sawed Cedar on road beside Big swamp Weather frost last night thawing
today
Sunday 15 went to Br Ns on a visit in Buggy roads very rough Weather Clear.
thawing today
16 This morninng I & My Father started from Port Union on the cars & arrived at Berlin
at about 2.30 PM stayed all night called on several friends came down to the Grand
river on business rent day stayed in Preston tonight
December 1861
16 This morning I & my father left home at 5 o clock & walked to Port Union took the
Cars & arrived at Berlin at 2.30 PM then we went to Mr J Brubakers stayed a little
while then went to Mr Joseph Sniders near Berlin & took supper then called on the
Revd M Erb then returned to Mr Bs & staid all night
17 started for the grand river this morning called at Isaac Hagys & at the Chickapee
Woolen Mills also a few minutes with Old Samuel Bricker & arrived at the Rev Joseph
�Hageys at noon spent a few hours very agreeably then went down to Preston to Mr
Jacob Hageys & staid all night
18 {written in left hand margin} saw a team Ploughing near Dundas today
Took the Cars at 8.30 this morning & came by Harrisburg & Burlington Junction to
Toronto at noon took the Rouge stage at 3.30 PM & got home at about 9. PM Had
fine weather in our travels
19 Dug out a lime stone in the lane north of our farm AM split wood PM Weather
Clear
20 Threshed oats with flail Weather Clear
21 banked turnip Cellar with dung & Mended barn roof AM John went to Post Office &
I went to B Ss to order a new pair of bobsleighs PM Weather pretty cold windy
Sunday 22 went to meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon by Rev J Reesor on St
John 1st Chap visitors after service Jesse Reesor & family Weather Cloudy
23 Cleaned Weat AM John went to Markham & I brought home his cutter from
Iversons where he got it painted PM Weather snowed last night & nearly all day
sleighing rough Cold north wind
24 Cleaned & drew wheat into the granary Weather cold windy Calm this evening
Christmas Day 25 We all went to a feast at my Fathers Brs. S. N. & C were there with
their families. Weather cold cloudy strong East wind this evening.
Dec 1861 Jan 1862
26 Cleaned & Drew in wheat threshed some Oats with flail. Weather soft some rain
PM
27 Sawed Old pine for kindling wood on townline AM split wood & flailed oats PM
Weather north wind snowed through the middle of the day calmer this evening
28 Took 10 Bus F Wheat to R Wallace at $1.00 per Bus AM chored around PM
John got Bob {sharped} shod Weather pretty cold cloudy scarcly any sleighing
�29 Went to C.B.'s on a visit Weather mild about 1 in snow last night I & Susan
started to go to Meeting at Widemans but had to turn back the road were too bare
30 I & J cut down three pine trees in Scarboro bush Weather mild & clear
31 Helped Br C to kill a cow AM Took cross cut to Blehman to get filed PM I cut
cordwood in old bush. Weather mild clear
January 1st 1862
Had a quilting party this PM boys & girls some playing in the evening Weather cloudy
am very high wind this evening from the north pretty cold
2 I & J helped Br N at threshing Weather clear pretty cold
3 Helped W Morrison clean peas AM J flailed some oats & I got cross cut saw filed at
Blehmans PM Weather coldest this season
4 killed our own beef had Br S & C to help AM helping Br S to kill his one PM
Weather cold & clear
Sunday 5 Brs S & N & Families were here today & helped to dispatch a roasted beef
heart Weather Milder Br C & family were here PM
6 Got dick shod all round AM Went to Port Union station PM for Benjamin Brubaker &
his sister Fanny & Miss Fanny Eby all from Berlin C W Weather a little snow fell this
morning pretty mild
7 {written in left margin} weather mild & clear Went to Brotherinlaws J H Reesors on a
visit John & Susanna went visiting with the Waterloo people
Jan 1862
8 {written in left margin} roads very bad for this time of year
Went to shool meeting in section Ns 4 Scarboro AM cut up beef PM Weather cloudy
little snow
9 cut sawlogs opposite C Bs Weather this evening thawing mild & cloudy
10 chored around AM cut sawlogs PM Weather rainy AM Cloudy PM windy tonight
�11 cut sawlogs AM went to PO PM Weather cold cloudy AM commenced to snow
about noon snowing yet 8 oclock PM
Sunday 12 At home all day Weather mild cloudy a little drissly about 5 in snow
tolerable sleighing
13 I & Nancy went to see Mr C G Reesor who is very sick we found him in a hopeless
state AM Helped Br C to thresh PM Weather very cold
14 Helped Br S at threshing Weather very cold last night about the coldest this
season
15 Chored around AM went to Br S for my cutter & J threshed oats with horses PM
Weath snowed from the east about 6 in fell since last night quit about noon. Mild
today
16 went to Whitby with J Walkey to order a pair of Bobsleighs at Donovan Walkey &
Co's Weather Clear mild pretty cold this evening
17 Cleaned oats AM threshed oats with horses PM Weather mild a little snow
18 Threshed oats with horses AM Went to Cedar Grove to get a {Bureen} for John
paid $6 for it PM Weather snow AM mild
Sunday 19 {written in left margin} C Reesor died last night
Went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev J Reesor sermon on St. John 2 C1-11 by
Revd J Wideman Rev J Wideman & wife called PM Weather mild a little snow this
morning sleighing good
20 threshed oats AM cleaned PM Weather snowed AM Cloudy PM Mild snow a
foot deep
21 Went to C Reesors funeral sermon by Rev J Reesor and S Holden went to
Fatherinlaws after service Weather mild cloudy
22 Took 36 Bus fall wheat to Major Mills @ $1.00 AM chored around PM Went to Br
S on a visit in the evening Weather mild & cloudy
�Nancy Hoover B R B R R
B B Reesor 1855 BR {written over top of the practice sheet}
May every honest man turn out a rogue {repeated 17 times}
May the sword of justice be swayed by the hand of mercy {repeated 15 times}
Benjamin Reesors Writing Bo{fold covers rest} {written at the bottom of page} 1855
Jan Feb 1862
{page very faint}
23 I & John helped C B at threshing Weather mild
24 took Nancy at Dr {Mcausland} throat was some sore AM cut some logs PM
Weather Clear Mild
25 Went to W Bells bee drawing logs from S Ca{?}or Weather {snowed} some nearly
all day from {illegible} R.W. & J cut logs
Sunday 26 Went to Br inlaw {?} Neighswanders on a visit Weather clear Strong wind
from the North East
27 Drew 4 logs to Br Ss Mill had Br Cs oxen & himself all day & C B & his oxen PM to
draw the logs ready to load Weath Beautiful {written in left margin} Went to singing
school at Peters {illegible}
28 Chored around Drew oats into the granary Cut {illegible} Went to Ramers {Prot?}
Meeting at {?}ters Church in the evening Weath Strong wind from the East sleet snow
& rain in the evening
29 Drew logs. John went with C B to see his father but did not find him at home Weat
Cloudy mild & {fine} AM
30 Drew logs had C Bs Oxen to draw {illegible} Weath Clear comfortable
31 Drew load of logs AM Took a load of Cordwood to A {Mc}Creight AM {witten
above the line} went to {illegible} Weather pretty cold, clear
�February 1 Drew logs had C Bs Oxen a while AM Weather clear mild
2 at home all day took dinner with my Mother (my father was in Vaughan} Br S & N &
families were there Weather mild & clear {untill I went home} {written in left margin
illegible}
3 Drew 2 logs Went to Election of Trustees at Hebron Chapel at 10 AM Appointed C
Burkholder B Lehman & S Reesor Trustees for the Co{?vent ?} Weather snow in PM
mild M{illegible} Simon Samuel Fanny & Elisabeth Hoover Menno & Amanda Eby
were here this Even{ing}
4 D I & John helped D Hoovers at threshing Weather pretty cold {snowing}
5 Drew logs John went to school Weather mild wind from east this evening
6 Drew logs Went to B.S. Weather soft rain & snow
7 Went to Major Mills with a grist for Myself & one for CB shelled some corn & drew
home a log for oven wood PM went to Major Mills with C B in the evening Weather
{squally} AM clear PM cleared {illegible}
8 Cleaned {illegible} Asked Burkholders to {thresh my} {illegible} Friday next Weather
Clear a little squally PM pretty {illegible}
February 1862
9 Went to Meeting at Wildemans Chapel Remarks by Revd J Reesor sermon on St.
Luke 16 C 19 v to end of C by Revd J Burkholder went to Uncle Jos Burkholder after
sermon Weather squalls of snow mild
10 Took a load of Pease to Pickering Harbor @ 4.8? per Bus Fatherinlaws were here
this evening Weather mild clear
11 Asked hands to thresh Worked in the barn Weather mild a few inches of snow
fell PM soft tonight
12 Went to J H Ramers to a quilting helped to Dispatch a fine fat Gobler Br Cs M
Neighswander's & Father were there Weather fine Mild good sleighing
�13 Went to C Bs Sawlog bee Went to Br Ns in the evening. Weather snow from east
nearly all day
{written in left margin} I went to Dr Mc for had cold
14 Had threshing Machine Threshed 83 Boxes Barley & 160 of Wheat Weather
pretty cold
15 Chored around Br S & family were here this evening Weather Cold Clear
Sunday 16 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon
on by Re J Grove Visitors after service D G Hoover & wife M Brillinger & family
Samuel & Abraham Burkholder Br C & family this evening Weather Clear but cold
17 Went to Markham to get advice from Dr Mc for Levi he had symptoms of Croup
last night is some better this evening Weather Milder Strong east wind
18 Went to W Morrisons in the Morning M Neighswander J{em} were here today
Weather mild thawing
19 Chored around AM Went to T Burtons Sale PM Weather Cloudy East winds
Snow this evening
20 Had R Wallace to help to clean Barley John is not able to work yet Weather clear
today pretty sharp 4 or 5 in snow last night
21 I & Brs S N & C Drew wood from Purdys for my Father Weather pretty cold clear
22 Had R Wallace to help to clean wheat John took a grist of Chop to Cedar Grove
Mills Weather Clear Mild
Sunday 23 At home all day Weather Mild Fair about well
24 Cleaned some Wheat started for Dr Mc about 10 a.m. Br Cs Elisabeth is sick
Weather terrible snow & wind from the north
�Feb Mar 1862
25 {written in left margin} roads drifted Started about 6 a m to see {Sm} went to
Fatherinlaws for Miss Fanny to work for Br Cs W clear cool Cleaned Wheat a while
PM
26 Drew in wheat Weather Mild a little snow
27 Went to BSS & W Bolls AM Hitched up my young Mare Fly PM she went very
quiet Simon Hoover was here a while this evening Weather north wind pretty cold
heavy wind tonight
28 {written in left margin} Roads Drifted About the house all day very Cold Strong
north wind Br Cs Elisabeth getting better she been very sick with inflamation
March 1 I went to Br N AM his wife & son John have the Measles doing pretty well.
I & John went to T Woods store PM brought home new bobs Weather Clear Cold
strong wind from north
Sunday 2 I & Adeline took Hannah Stover home & Called at Br Ss to inform them that
M Neighswander Senr had his thigh joint dislocated on Friday while he was turning his
horse & Cutter I & Nancy went to B Ns PM Weather Clear Mild
3 {written in left margin} Trees Covered with Ice Went to Old S Hoovers for Barbara
Barkey to work for us AM filled bags with barley PM Weather rain & sleet from East
strong wind
4 Hung our pork to smoke Weather mild snowed about 5 in last night. went to CBs in
the evening trees bore down with ice
5 I & J took 2 loads Barley to Liverpool harbor @ 53 cts per Bus. Weather Clear Mild
Snow 2 feet deep on the level roads very rough & heavy. bad turning out thawed a
little
6 Went to Father in laws on a visit Weat Mild
7 {written in left margin} Ice fell off the trees today. Went to Markham with my father
AM Went to BSS PM & to B Lehmans in the evening Weath Mild thawing a little
today
�8 Took Nancy to Dr Mc to get a few teeth extracted Dr was not at home. AM Chored
around PM W. Mild & Clear
Sunday 9 at home all day Weather Mild Clear a little rain tonight
10 Chored around AM Helped C B kill a pig PM Weth Drissly rain nearly all day
Clear this evening getting Colder Snow going fast
Mar 1862
11 Went to sale of the property of the late C G Reesor bought wheel barrow @ $3 3
pigs $1 a piece 2 pails & tea pots 35 cts Weather Clear Mild beautiful day thawing
12 brought home the things that I bought at the sale sold two of the pigs to my father
A.M. settled with J Walking p.m. Weath mild a slight {drizle} all a m
13 Went to Br C bush to look for a tree to make sap trough AM cut maple sawlogs
PM Weath Cold east wind
14 Took Nancy to Dr. Mc got two teeth extracted AM cleaned oats PM Weath
Drissly rain
15 Oiled single & double' Harness Weath rain from the east all day Trees loaded
with ice
Sunday 16 Went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev J Reesor Sermon on St Luke
10 C 23 v to end of chap by Rev H Barkey Weath Snow AM I & Nancy went to Br N's
a while this evening snowed about 4 in last night
17 Took 50 bus oats to Markham @ 34 cts per Weather Clear Mild Cool wind from
the north
18 Went to B Lehmans AM. I went to D Hoover PM to see how they were with the
Measles they are all up again Peter is very {hoarse} Then we went to Jac' Reesors
in the evening Weather warm & Clear
19 Went to Michael Fret's on a visit Sleiging good rather slushy this evening Weathr
warm Clear
�20 John helped Br C draw in hay stack I chored round AM Commenced to make sap
troughs in Br C's bush PM Weath Clear Mild Wind from the east
21 Cleaned Oats AM Chored round PM Weath Mild Great Snowstorm from the
East about 15 in Snow fell since last night lane blocked
22 Shoveled the lane open from end to end AM Drew in Oats PM Br Cs were here
this evening Weath mild
Sunday 23 Went to Br Ss on a visit Weath Mild Snow thawing
24 Cut Maple logs & 2 rail cuts in Scarboro bush Br Ns were here this evening
Weath Mild Clear
25 Went to Markham bought grass seed Timothy @ $3.00 per Bus Clover @ $4.50
per Bus J H Ramers were here today Weath Cool north wind clear
{written in left margin} first Weekly market day in Markham
1862 March April
26 Cut pine logs in Scarboro bush A M had Br Cs oxen & drew Maple saw logs onto
road out of Markham bush & Cleaned Oats P M Weath clear
27 Drew Maple logs to Mill A M had Br C & his Oxen to draw out Maple saw logs out
of Scarboro bush & Drew one load to Mill PM Weat Clear
{written in left margin} John went for Dr Mc today Nancy has Diptheria
28 Drew one load Maple Saw logs to Mill tapped 50 Maple trees Drew home
{illegible} for sap troughs Weat' Clear sap flowed out
29 took kettles into sugar bush drew home wood Snow very deep in the bush
almost impossible to get about A M Drew home timber for troughs P M Weath Cold
east wind clear
Sunday 30 Went to Markham to see Dr Mc for Nancy her throat is better But she is
weak yet Weather strong east wind, cold, sleet & rain about noon Milder this evening
raining a little C B & family were here today. We got supper at fathers
�31 {written in left margin} Mrs John Cober died this morning Gathered sap & chored
round A M Made sap troughs P M Weather Cloudy, a little drissly, mild Fatherinlaw
was here a while A M
April 1 {written in left margin} Tapped 25 trees Boiled Sugar A M. Helped K
Gourley to Commence Mrs Cobers Grave at Hebron P M. Weath Clear & warm P M
2 Helped to finish the grave in the Morning Attended the Funeral at the Hebron
Chapel A M Sermon on Revl 14 & 13 v by Revd C. Hoover & Isaiah 38 C & 1s v by
Revd J {O}yes Tunker Ministers also remarks by Revds J Reesor & H Barkey & by P
Cober Tunker Minster. My Brotherinlaw M Neighswander & family & Br S & wife were
here for dinner. Weath Cloudy east wind sharp thunder & lightening this evening
3 I & Nancy Went to Markham A M Boiled sugar in P M Weather warm & clear
sleighing bad
4 Drew a large Cedar log from Tates to Br S's S M for C B. A M. Made sap troughs &
went to W Lapp's P M Weath Cool wind from East P M
April 1862
5 Chored round made handsleigh A M Went to Cedar Grove Mills P M Weath raind
from east A M Clear p m
Sunday 6 at home all day Received a visit from Peter Hoover & his wife Sarah
Neighswander, John & Anne Hoover Weathr Clear, Cold
7 Chored round A M Boiled sugar P M Weath Clear Cold east wind Thawing a little
8 Boiled sugar A M Flailed Oats P M Weath Cold east wind
9 Drew home wood & took Meat tub to Br. Ns to get it hooped Weath Cold east wind.
Clear
10 Sawed pine sawlogs & tapped 20 trees A M Boiled sugar P M Sap flows well
Weath mild Clear
11 Boiled sugar A M Had Br C & his Oxen & C B's Oxen to draw in logs at the S M P
M Weath fine & Clear Sap flowed {?}d roads Muddy. fields Commencing to get bare
�12 Boiled sugar & Brought home new Cart box from T Browns Weath fine & clear
Sunday 13 Went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St Mat 21 C 1st to 15 v by Rvd J
Reesor visitors after Service B Lehman & Josephus Stover Wea Cool Clear roads
Muddy fields getting bare
14 Went to Belford A M. Freshed Maple trees & Chored round P M Weath mild &
Cloudy Clear P M
15 I & John Helped R Wallace at his chopping bee in bush opposite the lane he is
chopping cord wood there Weath Cloudy A M Clear P M warm
16 Boiled sugar Weath warm Clear
17 Put sleigh & cutters into summer quarters A M Piled lumber at S M P M Weath
cloudy warm raining this evening 8 o clock
Good Friday 18 Went to Br Cs on a visit. Weath Cloudy rainy warm. Windy this
evening. Fall wheat looks first rate grass begins to grow
19 Took 8 bus Chop to Cedar Grove Mills A M Chopped Cordwood in Scarboro bush
P M Weather clear cold north wind
April 1862
Easter Sunday 20 We all went to Br Ns on a visit. Sinom Samuel Elisabeth & Fanny
Hoover came to stay all night with us. Weathr Beautiful clear & warm
Easter Monday 21 About home all day. Weath commence to storm wind & rain from
the east about 9 oc a m raining yet 8 p m
22 Cleaned seed Peas A M piled lumber P M. Weathe Cloudy, drissly rain. Cool
windy 9 oc p m
23 Chored round A M Piled lumber P M Weath Cold north wind Snow Squalls A M
24 Split Cordwood in Scarboro bush A M Piled lumber P M Weath Cold north wind
clear
�25 Boiled Sugar A M went to T McMackon's sale P M bought 2 collars. breast
chains & 2 bridles @ 70 cts Weath clear mild sap run well yesterday & today
26 Boiled sugar & went to Cedar Grove Mills Weathr Clear. Sowed field behind
Cider house with grass seed this morning My father caught 5 suckers at Br S's Mill
today
Sunday 27 At home all day. I was at Br Cs awhile P M Weather Mild, Clear, a sharp
east wind
28 I, my Father & John got up at three o clock this morning & went to Br Ss Mill to fish
Caught one sucker Came home. Started at 8 o clock for Pierces with John Br N & his
Man A McNear & caught 180 suckers Weath rainy A M Clear P M {written in left
margin} Suckers caught in Peticoat Creek above the Kingston road
29 Boiled sugar A M Took 19.10 bus Wheat to Major Mills @ 95 cts Weathr Clear,
Cool
30 Took ploughs to BSS & brought home kettle & buckets from sugar bush A M
Commenced to plow in meadow P M. Weath Clear
May 1 Plowed till 10 A M when it began to rain Hitched up at noon when it
commenced again at 3 P M Strong wind from the ea
2 Went to the Funeral of B Lehmans Child A M Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon
on by Revd H Barkey Went to Markham to get clothes for John P M Weath
Cloudy foggy A M Warm thuder clouds in the west P M
May 1861
3 Plowed. Went to W Sappy for six bus barley @ 67 cts per Bus. Weathr. heavy
clouds. Cool
Sunday 4 Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Rd J Burkholder J Reesor
Sermon on St John 10 c 1st to 12 v Went to my Fatherinlaws after Service Weath
Cool, showry P M
5 Plowed. Weath Clear heavy clouds Cool
�6 Plowed. John went to Whitchurch this P M his Brother inlaw John Pipher Died
yesterday morning the funeral is tomorrow 10 A M. Weath Clear, Cool north wind
strong
7 Plowed A M Took 11 bus Oats to T Burtons P M Got Tom shod after supper
Weath Clear, north strong wind
8 Sowed Peas on east side of Creek in old meadow & oats on west side Weath Clear
windy
9 Finished harrowing in Meadow A M Commenced Plowing below the lane P M
Weath warm windy clear
10 Finished Plowing below lane A M Stopped holes under board fence on Pickering
townline & hunted up our Calves P M went to S M in the evening for some boards
Weath warm clear north wind
Sunday 11 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remark by Rd J Reesor Sermon on St Mat
18 c by Rv H Barkey Visitors af service J Hollingers Went to D Hoovers P M Weath
Clear Mild
12 Sowed Barley below the lane & Peas near Hoovers Weath Clear windy Jack
Strohm & wife from Indiana were here this morning they were at my Fathers all night
13 {written in left margin} Woods turned green Finished Cultivating & Harrowing
Peas A M Harrowed Ribbed Wheat stubble in big Field P M Weath Drissly & Rainy A
M Cloudy P M
14 Rolled in Peas & some Oats in old Meadow When the Roller broke at noon.
Plowed in big field P M Weath clear comfortable
15 Plowed. Nancy went to see J H Ramers son Weathr Clear
16 Plowed. Weathr Clear Warm
17 Plowed A M Washed Sheep P M Weath Clear Warm
�May 1862
Sunday 18 At home all day. Br Cs my Mother & Sister took Supper here Weath
warm clear
19 {written in left margin} Minist{illegible} defeated Today Plowed. Weath Cold.
Wore vest Smock & coat & mitts
20 Sowed big field with Oats. W clear cool
21 Finished harrowing & I went to BSS am Went to Dr. Mc pm Barbara Barkey has
Diptheria. Weat. heavy rain East wind. Cool
22 Plowed South of Church Sowed & Ran it with spring Wheat. Wet Clear cool Dr
was to see Mrs Barkey She is a little better
23 I my Fathr J Duncan Br N & A Mcna went Down the little Rouge at 3 a m to look for
Mullet got none. Came home at 7. Plowed root ground Mrs E Neighswander Came
to work today Weath cold north wind clear
Queens Birthday 24 Finished plowing root ground & I went to Cedar Grove Mills A M
John harrowed root ground P M & I fixed fences & Piled brush in new meadow Weath
clear cold north wind
Sunday 25 Went to Meeting at Altona Sermon by Revd H Barkey on St Mat 24 1st to
37 v Went to S G Reeson's after service Weath clear cold wind
26 I Planted Corn below the garden John Rolled barley spring wheat & Commenced
the big Oat field Weath cool cloudy rain this evening 8 p m
27 I Sowed Carrots below the garden & went to Br S's for radish seed A M & John
finishe Rolling Commenced to plant potatoes below the garden P M Weat cloudy
warm cold PM north wind
28 {written in left margin} Weath clear cold north wind Planted potatoes got some
seed at Br Ss @ 60 cts per bus. John went for new clothes at As{illegible} Strong
May June 1862
May Finished Planting potatoes this evening
�Sunday Ascension Day 29 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd J Bear of
Waterloo. Sermon on Mark 19 c 14 v to end of chap by Red J M Brenneman of Allen
County Ohio U S in the afternoon I went to Brs C. N. & S with Mr John Diller also of
Allen County Ohio he come home with Me to sta all night. Weath clear warm
30 Went to Major Mills with Sample of fall Wheat did not sell, & went to Cedar Grove
Mills with grist A M Drew stone off Fallow back of barn P M Weather Clear Revd
Tillman Moyer of Clinton C W is at My Fathers tonight. the yearly Conference was held
at Widemans Chapel today
31 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel today Remarks by Revd A Moyer of Clinton C
W then Revd Joseph Hagey read 26 C St Mat & Commented on it then Revd T
Moyer read 27 C St Mat & afterwards the Lords Supper was celebrated Red T Moyer
officiated. I & John went to Cedar Grove Mills this evening Weath clear beautifull
Sunday June 1 At home all day. Weath Clear warm
2 Took 2 loads Fall Wheat to Major Mills @ 95cts per bus Fatherinlaws were here this
P M Weath Clear warm
3 Took a load of Wheat to Major Mills A M. Pulled Pidgeon weed P M W. Clear
4 Pulled Pigeon Weed A M Took Wool to Markham Carding Mills P M Weath Clear
5 John Commenced plowing fallow I Drew tiles to drain in fallow & got some at Br Ss
& Cs & at C Bs laid some this evening Weat Clear pretty warm
June 1862
6 I helped W Morrison to lay tiles in Fallow & John plowed A M We both filled drain P
M Weath clear warm
7 Plowed. Weath Slight Shower this Morning Distant thunders
Whit Sunday 8 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks & Sermon on St John 14 C 23 v
to end of chap by Red J Reesor Visitors after Service Jacob & Samuel Barkey Jacob
Hoover & wife, Uncle D Burkholder & wife David Burkholder & wife Menno & Susan
Burkholder were at supper Weath clear & pleasant
�Whit Monday 9 Idling about home Catched 8 chubs in our dam I & My Father went
to S M after supper with small net & caugh 9 small fish. Water very low Weath clear
beautiful
10 {written in left margin} Wheat out in heads Plowed. Weath. Warm clear
11 I went to Major Mills Nancy went with me to R Wallace's this Morning. then I &
John Finished Plowing Fallow got done this evening Wat. warm
12 Worked on the road in Scarboro at B. Ss A M. rained nearly all P M
Idled ?med round in Br. Ss Woodshed
13 Worked on the road. Weath Clear warm
14 Worked on the road A M I went to Dunbarton for salt but did not get any P M
John Harrowed the potatoes Weath clear
Sunday 15 Went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on St
John 3 C 1st @ 16th v by Revd J Wideman Went to J H Ramer after service Weath
clear. Cold North wind
16 Drilled rolled and Drew dung on turnip land Weath Clear cool frost last night
June 1862
17 {written in left margin} Seven Gipsy waggons went {illegible} down Pickering
Townline today Got Mr Anthoney's turnip drill and sowed nearly all our turnips Weat
Pretty warm clouded up this evening Rained a little this evening
18 Finished sowing turnips made some fence near grave yard drew some of Br Cs
rails from W Morrisons sideroad. Planted a few mangels this evening Weath cloudy
a fine shower this P M distant thunder
19 Made fence near grave yard and round Orchard made rounds for wagon rack and
done some road work at old lime kiln this evening. Weath rainy A M clear P M hardy
frost last night
20 Drew chips & firewood A M John Plowed north of Br Cs house P M I commenced
to draw out cordwood after supper Weath clear A M cloudy P M go Raining this
evening 9 oclock.
�21 Drew out Cordwood I & John Went to W Beebe's to get stone drills Pointed in the
evening Weath warm cool windy this evening
Sunday 22 Went to Jesse Reesor's they were not at home Br Ns & C. Bs were here
for supper Weath Clear warm cool this morning
23 Drew out wood. W Clod hoed the corn Weath Cloudy A M rained a while P M
24 Worked on roads in Markham Weat cloudy a little rain Cool
25 Drew dung on Fallow W Clod filled & John Harrowed Weat. Warm. Clear
26 Drew dung. Weather warm clear
27 Drew dung. Weath Warm clear
28 Drew dung. I took Barbara Barkey to J Hoovers after supper. Weath vry warm Br
S put a new pump into front well
June July 1862
Sunday June 29 At Home all day Br S & Family were here John Hoover was here at
supper he brought Barbara home Weath Cloudy. Warm. selltty sultry looks like rain
30 Went to Markham Village A in the Morning then went to raising of C Br barn
Weath Cler. Cold wind from the north fine shower last night
July 1 Went to Markham Market with butter Sold at 10 cts A M skuffled Corn &
Pottatoes P M John Commenced Cross Plowing fallow Weat Clear comfortabel
2 Went to Dunbarton fo a barrel of Salt A M went to J Higgen's shed raising P M
Weath pretty warm
3 I Finished drawing dung John Plowed Weath Pretty warm Received a visit from
M Neighswander Sen & wife p m
4 John Plowed I spread dung & put Plaster on turnips Br S Painted bob sleigh
Weath very warm clear
5 Both plowed Weath very warm went to S M to bathe this evening
�Sunday 6 {written on left margin} Very dry rain wanted very badly Went to Meeting
at Hebron Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on St Luke 15 C by Red J Grover
Visitors after services. Simon Elizabeth & Fanny Hoover John Reesor Senr & wife
awhile P M Weath about the warmest day this Season. there was a cool breeze from
the north
7 Finished Plowing Weath warm cooler this evening
8 John Plowed corn & Potatoes I went to B S to get a shoe onto dick & Drew sheep
dung on a pile in south townline put Plaster on turnips this evening Weath warm
July 1862
9 Commenced to Mow opposite C Br Weath fine Showers comfortable this
morning
10 I went to Cedar Grove Mills in the morning & then Helped W Lapp to Blast rock,
behind the barn John took my Father & Mother to Port Union this Morning then went
to Toronto this evening he brought them home Weat comfortable
11 Had Br Cs Oxen to roll out some stone this Morning. Then I & John Finished
Mowing in Scarboro A M W Morrison came at noon then we raked & cocked some
that was dry I went to Cedar Grove Mills after supper J & W Mowed in orchard
Weat. Clar mild
July 12 I Helped W Lapp Blast Rocks A M J & Willy Finished Mowing Orchard Drew
in the Hay Out of Scarboro P M Weath pretty warm Distant thunder this eveing looks
like rain
Sunday 13 Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Red J Reesor Sermon on
by Red J Burkholder Went to Fatherinlaws after Service. Weat warm looks
like rain
14 Mowed in Old Meadow Weath Comfortable Fine rain last night. Some thunder
15 I went to Sparta In the morning J & W finished mowing old meadow & then we
fixed burning pit a m. J Plowed Ws potatoes P M I went to BSS. Weath showry.
Cool. comfortable
�16 I & J Mowed 1 1/2 acres of grass at Purdys Weath Comfortable Clear
17 Drew in the hay out of Orchard & 1 1/2 loads out of Old Meadow Weath Clear.
Comfortable
18 Drew in ½ load Out of Old Meadow & 3 loads from Purdys thined a few turnips this
morning they look pretty well Weat Clear Comfortable
19 Scuffled & thined turnips Father & J brought a little hay from Purdys which finishes
our haying except a little swale grass Weath comfortable commenced to rain about 4
P M looks rainy yet 9 P M
July 1862
Sunday 20 Went to Br Ns for dinner & to Br Ss for tea had a fine feast of white
raspberries & strawberries at B Ss Weath heavy rain & thunder last night. bountiful
showers to day these rains are worth thousands to the Country We have had a
remarkable dry spring the Crops are rather short but these rains will help them
21 I & J Drew dung out of sheds onto townline Weath cloudy not vry warm a little
drissly Br N's & S's Picked Cherries. this is my son Levi's second Birthday
22 I & J thined turnips. Weath. Cloudy. ground wet. Our turnips look very well in
general
23 Made ladder for Picking Cherries A M thinned turnips P M Weath. rained some A
M clear P M. I went to R Money store this evening
24 Thined turnips. I bought a new Washing Machine of Mr. Hilts of dunbarton for $11.
Weath clear fine shower at noon
25 Finished thinning turnips A M. Drew out cordwood P M Weath clar. Comfortable
26 Drew out Cordwood. W M Mowed part of swale in big Meadow Weat Clear pritty
warm
Sunday 27 Went to B Lehman's. Weath Cler Comfortable cloudy this evening
28 Finished Mowing swale shelled some corn I cut road round wheat field behind
Cider house Weat rainy A M clear P M heavy thunder storm & rain this eveing
�29 J & W Drew dung I & Father got reaper ready & took ut to C B's to cut his old land
wheat. A M Done nothing P M Weath. rain. rain. rain ground full of water roads
muddy
30 Cut 6 1/4 acres of wheat for C B till about 3 P M. Then cut about 5 acres behind
cider house in our own field. Weath beautiful clear not very warm
July Aug 1862
July 31 Finished cutting wheat behind cider house A M. Then cut half of field near the
dam P M Weath clear pretty warm
August 1 Finished cutting wheat near dam & cut part of barlay ground Weath. Clear
warm
2 Cut 4? acres of old land fall wheat for Br C. raked & cocked hay in big Meadow
swale after supper Weath very warm Distant thunder at noon
Sunday 3 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rd J Reesor Sermon on St Mark 8
C 1st to 10 v by Revd J Wideman Br Cs were here for supper Weath warm clear
4 I & Nancy went to T Woods this morning W & J finished raking hay in big Meadow
swale then we cut some wheat in barley ground till noon then Drew in the hay & 1
load of wheat out of field behind Cider house P M Weat Clear very warm M
Neighswanders Infant son about 9 Days old Died today
5 I & Nancy went to the Funeral at Martins Sermon on {long blank space} by Red H
Barkey Father J & W finished cuting wheat A M then Drew in 7 loads P M I helped to
unload & hoed turnips P M
6 I raked & bound for Br C Father J & W finished Drawing in behind Cider house &
commenced in field near dam. Weath warm clere
7 Moved fence corners around both wheat fields & hoed turnips Weath rained this
morning until about 9 A M clear P M
8 Drew in out of field near dam. Weath very warm
9 Hoed & thined turnips on the Carrot drills & I took yarn to Mrs Wismer at W
Burkholder's A M Finished Drawing in fall wheat P M Weath warm. Received a call
�this evening from Anthoney & Samuel Doner Miss Jane Miller & Susan Stokely from 4th
Con Markham
Aug 1862
Sunday Aug 10 I & Nancy went to Tunker Meeting at John Cober's A M Went to Br
Cs PM Weat Clar, warm
11 Drew Father's wheat from Purdys to Br N's barn A M Hoed turnips & helped Br S
Draw in wheat after supper Weat warm slight rain at noon
12 I cultivated in fallow W Mowed barley J went to Dr is not right well Weat Clear
comfortable
13 Finished Cultivating fallow & helped W finish plowing barley A M Drew in hay out
of wheat field fence corners & hoed turnips P M Weat Clear pretty warm
14 Took grist to Cedar grove & Drew in one load of barley A M. Done nothing P M
Weat clar A M rained P M
15 Went to Cedar Grove Mills for grist A M hoed turnips P M Weath Cool Clear
16 Finished hoeing turnips & raked barley A M Drew in 5 loads P M John went to
Drs. is not quite well yet. Weat Clear. Comfortable
Sunday 17 At home all day. Received a visit from Abraham Grover Jacob & Miss
Barbara & Elisabeth Grover Weat Cler Cool.
18 Took in rack ful of barley which finishes our Drawing in then pulled peas in sod I
Drew home barley rakings from Br Cs for Father after supper Weat Cler warm some
thunder showers passed over
19 Helped C B at threshing untill 3 P M then Drew large stone off fallow with C B's
Oxen Weath Clear warm. have blind man & little girl tonight
20 Pulled peas. J Harrowed fallow Weat. clear. warm
21 Finished pulling peas in sod & burned brush A M Drew in 4 loads of peas P M
Weath warm. clear
�22 Chored round A M Went to Sparta & to B Ss for strawberry plants P M Wat
rained A.M Clear P.M Warm
Aug Sept 1862
23 I & Father Helped Br N at threshing A M J & W Drew Dung on of road barley
stuble & I helped P M Weat. pretty warm cool north wind
Sunday 24 Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Rev J Burkholder Sermon on
St Mat 18 chap by Rev H Barkey Went to Jesse Reesors after service Wet Clear.
Cool. Comfortable
25 I & W helped D Hoover to bind spring wheat J ridged barley stubble H Wismer
pulled peas in field near Hoovers Weat Clear warm
26 Cradled Oats in sod J Duncan helped. W. warm
27 Done nothing A M I & W Cradled Oats in Sod P M Weat rain A M Clear P M
28 Sowed wheat on barley Stubble this morning J harrowed I & W pulled peas A M
bound up all oats on sod P M Weat Clear warm
29 I & W pulled peas J Ridged in fallow Went to Br Ns binding bee this evening
Weat Clear mild
30 {written in left margin} hard frost I & W pulled peas J ridged fallow I went to R
Milroys binding bee tonight Weat Clear Mild
Sunday 31 Went to Meeting at Hebron. Remarks by Red J Reesor Sermon on {long
blank area} by Rd H Barkey Visitors after service J Hoover Sen & family M.N. Jr &
family J H Ramer & family at supper Weat Clear Mild a little rain this eveing Uncle
Saml Reesor's horses ran away this morning they turned up our lane & upset the
Carriage Some of the family were badly but not seriously bruised.
Sept 1 I & J ridged up Weat cool windy this evening
2 Had Machine A M threshed 69 bus barley & 75 bus fall Wheat Finished ridging P
M Weath pretty cold. strong cold North wind
3 {written in left margin} Hard frost Melons {frose} Sowed fallow. Weath Cool clear
�4 Cut oats with reaper in big field had 20 hands binding tonight. J finished harrowing
fallow Weather. fine. warm.
Sept 5 1862 I & J shocked Oats all day at big field. Weat warm I went to A.
McCreight's binding bee tonight
6 I & Nancy went to T Woods store A M J plowed north of gravyard both plowed P M
cleaned grist after supper W. showry nearly all day
Sunday 7 at home all day Br S & family were here at tea Weath Cool blustering
cloudy. rain last night
8 Got dick shod & went to Cedar Grove Mills AM turned peas & pulled a few PM Cut
a little spring wheat after supper. Weath shower AM clear cold PM
9 Pulled peas AM Drew in PM C B finished pulling our peas PM Weath clear mild
10 Had Br N with team Drew in all peas all oats out of sod & 1 load out of big field.
Weat clear mild
11 Drew in 7 loads of Oats. Weath. Clear mild
12 Drew in 3 loads of Oats Sowed pea ground north of graveyard Finished Cutting
Oats after supper. Wath. showry, AM windy PM cleared
13 I & J helped W Lapp thresh AM little Willie bound oats W Lapp & man helped to
finish binding Oats & spring wheat PM & I & J Drew in all the Oats this evening Weath.
Clear. cool
Sunday 14 Went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Rev H Barkey Sermon on St Luke
10 c 23 v to end of chap Went to M. Neighswander's Jur after service. Weath. cloudy
AM. clear PM
15 I helped Br. C hoe weeds & spread ashes in his fallow J plowed & sowed wheat
opposite Br C's house. Weat clear AM. Cloudy PM
16 Chopped old logs in little fallow at end of lane & Drew in spring wheat. Weath.
Clear
�17 I helped Br N Drag new land J picked & raked in fallow Weath cloudy AM clear
PM. Robert Milroy Died today of consumption
{written in margin} thanksgiving Day
18 I Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove Chapel Red J Wagoner Preached on St John
14 c 6 v
Sept 1862
18 In the afternoon I & John went shooting in big Swamp shot two pidgions Weath
cloudy squaly AM. Clear PM
19 Went to R Milroys funeral A M Drew home cordwood out of fallow PM Weat
cloudy AM clear PM.
20 Drew home cordwood. had Br Cs Oxen to draw old logs off fallow raked &
burned. W. clear
Sunday 21 Went to Meeting at Wideman's Chapel Jacob Hoover & his wife D B
Hoover & wife were Baptised today. Sacrement was distributed today Weat. clear
Went to John Hoovers on the {9th} of Markham after service
22 hoed thistles & raked in fallow AM Picked cider apples PM W. clear warm
23 Sowed fallow AM drew home wagon rack full of edgings PM trimed apple trees
Weath clear
24 Brought home cider mill & laid stable floors. Weath cool. clear. rained last night
25 Mowed clover at Purdy's Weath clear.
26 John finished mowing AM I chored round Topped corn PM Weath clear Went
to T Woods in the evening
27 Turned hay at Purdy's AM Drew home 1 load PM Weath warm clear. this is my
26th Birthday
Sunday 28 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon by Revd
J Grover Sacrement was distributed Visitors after service Simon Saml Fanny & Lissy
�Hoover J Grover Junr. Sam & Nancy Lehman & H Reesor B Lehman & family for
supper Weath clear warm Beautiful
29 Made Cider A M Drew a load of hay from Purdys PM Had Paring bee this
evening Weath cloudy
Sept Oct 1862
30 Boiled apple sauce & cleaned a load of Barley Weath Cloudy. Cool Slight drissel
October 1 Fixed Drying House & chored round Weath cloudy
2 Cleaned Barley for seed & Carried it intoo Granery AM I Went to Mill & to Sparta &
J went to B S. PM Wea Cloudy rainy
3 Dug Potatoes AM Had J Duncan & little Willy to help threshed some Oats PM
Weath Cloudy AM rained a while PM
4 Started for Dunbarton with a load of barley & then heard that they had quit buying
Then left it at T Woods & came home AM Took Barbara Barkey home PM John J
Duncan & little Willy Dug Potatoes Weath rained this Morning Cleared up at noon.
Strong west wind PM & tonight
Sunday 5 Received a visit from Old D Hoover & wife then went to Br Cs for supper.
Weath Clear
6 I went to Whitby with load of Barley Sold @ 70 cts J finished Digging Potatoes
Weath Clear AM rained PM
7 John Commenced plowing in sod stubble I drew rails AM Went to A McCreights
raising PM Weath Clear, a little drissly AM
8 I & J Duncan split rails J Plowed W. warm clear
9 J Plowed I Chored AM I & J Duncan split rails PM Weath Cloudy
10 D I killed a pig & chored AM Went to W Morrisons & Drew a load of rails to little
fallow PM J plowed Weath Cloudy rained this evening.
11 I & J Duncan split rails AM I Drew one load PM J Plowed Weath clear
�Sunday 12 Went to Br Cs Weath. clear white frost last night
13 Drew rails & went to pay Mrs Wismer for weaving AM Went to R Milroys sale PM
bought Wood sleigh at $5.00 Weath clear AM cloudy PM
Oct 1862
14 Fenced north side of fallow AM Picked apples PM Weath clear
15 15 Went to B SS & T Woods AM Went to Br N PM Weath. Cold. Cloudy.
16 Picked limestones out of creek in Scarboro bush & got Iron {?inted} handspike
made at BSS H went to Br Cs Paring bee this evening W. rainy
17 Drew in Corn AM Picked Appls PM Weath clear Beautiful. John Diller arrived
here from Ohio this evening he proposes staying awhile in Canada
Sunday 18 Went to Br Ss Weathr. rained this Morning. Clear today
19 Chored round AM Went to P Lapp's sale PM Weath clear. cool.
20 Went to Cedar Grove AM Helped Br C to raise Hogpen & chored round PM W.
rainy AM. Clear. PM
{written in margin} John plows nearly every day
21 I & J Diller Husked Corn. & Drew in Corn Pumpkins & beans He Intends to work
for me awhile Weat. Windy. Cool Cloudy We had a few hands paring apples tonight
22 I Helped D Hoover at threshing J D flailed Oats J Plowed Weath a little snow
this morning Cool Clear. today
23 Cleaned Oats & Picked Apples Weath Cloudy
24 Threshed a few Peas & Picked apples Weath cloudy
Sunday 26 Went to Meeting at Hebron. Sermon on {long blank space} by Revd J
Reesor Visitors. Br N & family & Mrs B Lehman Weath Snowy Squally Cloudy. Cold
all day
27 Picked apples. Weath fine. Pared apples at Cs tonight
�28 Made Cider this morning Then went to Meeting at Hebron Revd Mr Lapp from
New York state Preached on St {long blank space} Fatherinlaws were here for Dinner I
& J D went to Belford PM Weath Clear Mild.
29 I & J D went along rouge flats to get bitter sweet roots for Fathers rhumatism he
has been lame a good while. AM Picked appls & boiled cider for sauce. PM Weath
clear
Nov 1862
30 I Went to Belford AM J D sawed wood & boile sauce I helped to finish it PM
then we made turnip Knives & commenced to pull turnips this evening Weath clear.
warm
31 I J & J D pulled turnips Went to Br S's paring bee this evening W. beautiful warm
clear
Nov 1 Pulled turnips AM J & J D went to Markham & I worked on roads in Scarboro
PM W. clear warm beautifull
Sunday 2 Went to Meeting at Widemans. Remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on
{long blank space} by Revd J Burkholder Went to Fatherinlaws after service brought
Miss Fanny to work W. cloudy. cool north wind
3 Finished Puling turnips & carrots J & J D threshed a few Oats this morning W.
heavy rain last night clear nearly all day
4 Made Cider AM I & J D Drew in 5 load of turnips & J helped Br C pull turnips PM
W clear
5 I & Br C helped Father to measure a job at Purdys J & J D drew turnips AM J D
helped Br C to pull turnips & I & J Drew in PM finished a {bit} of sauce this evening
W. cloudy some rain this PM
6 J & J D threshed a few peas this morning then we Drew in turnips W. clear
ground frose last night
7 Made Cider & finished Drawing in & pitting turnips We have about 650 bushels
turnips including a few Carrots & globes. W. hard frost last night. Clear
�8 Cleaned a load of fall Wheat & I took it to Major Mills AM at 83 cts the boys
threshed some Peas & I went to Cedar Grove Mills with a grist PM Weath. Cold
Snowed about 2 in today {written in margin} looks like winter
Sunday 9 Went to C Bs on a visit W. warmer snow melted today
10 Boys threshed peas & I made fence & chored AM J plowed J D Helped B C & I
went to CD Cedar Grove Mills PM Weath clear warm roads as good as need be
Nov 1862
11 I & J D drew in potatoes AM they are rotted badly then we all went to N
Burkholders sale PM Weath. Warm, strong wind, east tonight
12 12 Drew Stone for Wall under new barn that I Intend to build next summer if all is
well A M Drew limestone out of creek bed in Scarboro bush PM W. cloudy warm
13 I helped Br N to plow I & J D made stack fence & drew stone W. cloudy
14 Had threshing Machine threshed 9 bus spring Wheat & 191 bus fall Wheat W.
cloudy windy tonight
15 Drew stone AM I & J D went to T Woods & to C Pettys & got a load of 2. in tiles.
PM J Drew dung on pits & turnip cellar W. clear cold frose hard last night
Sunday 16 I took Miss Fanny home W. wind from east. cold. roads good as in July
17 Chored round AM J D made crutches for my Father his foot is bad yet with
rhumatis J D threshed peas. J plowed & I took grist to Cedar Grove for Father PM
W. rainy AM cloudy. mild. PM
18 J Commenced to plow in wheat stubble near dam I & J D drew stones & killed pig
at noon. W. mild April weather
19 I went to Br S's & boys cleaned peas & split & sawed wood Chored round PM.
W. rainy all day
20 Chored round AM I & J D went to R Rodgerson's sale PM & I went to T Woods
W. rain & soft snow nearly all day. roads muddy. mild
�21 I helped Br N's man Draw in logs at S M & J helped C B kill a pig. AM. J plowed &
I drew Saptroughs into bush out of place where we boiled sugar W. clear mild frost
last night J D commenced to chop opposite the lane today I sold a piec of bush to W
Morrison at $15 per acre
22 J Plowed I went to Cedar Grove Mills AM. Opened mouth of tile drains & chored
round PM W. pretty cold
Sunday 23 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon by Rd J Reesor on St Mat
18 c Visitors. Colon & Elizabeth Reesor Anne Woodson & Mrs Neighswander & Anne
Reesor. W. cold windy ground frose
Nov 1862 Dec
24 I & J D Helped C B move his stable to new barn Split cordwood W. pretty warm
thawing
25 Br N.s man came to help to plow frose to hard this Morning then I & J fixed barn
roof & underbrushing AM Drew stones PM. W. clear warm. picked some beech nuts
at noon
26 We all helped Br S. at threshing W. mild cloudy
27 I J & Br N plowed W. mild. cloudy snowing to night
28 I brought home woodsleigh from R Milroys AM Drew elm sawlog to S M. & J
plowed PM W. 3 in snow fell last night thawed some today fressing tonight
Sleighing bad
29 I underbrushed AM & helped Br N put in logs at S M with C B's Oxen PM J went
for Miss Fanny Hoover to work but she could not come Dr Mc was here this evening to
see my Father he says he is afflicted with Inflammatory rhumatism. W warm thawing
a little. soft snow
Sunday 30 I & J D went to Tunker Meeting at J Cobers Sermon In German by S.
Snider on 1st Chap to Romans 14.15.16 & 17 Vers In English by P Cober on same
text. W. mild snowing this evening
�Dec 1 I helped Br C to kill pigs. J Drew dung on south end of turnip cellar & Drew
home some wood. Weathr. mild thawing snowed a few inches last night
2 I helped Br. N. kill his pigs J went to Markham W. thawing. Mild. Clear.
3 I went to BSS AM. Buried Cider Mill PM W. snowed about 5 in. Clear this
evening Sleighing tolerable.
4 I. J & J D killed my Fathers 2 pigs. W. Mild. Cloudy AM. clear PM. My Father
could not get out to the shop
5 Cleaned & Drew in wheat. W. clear mild
6 Cleaned & Drew in wheat W. cold strong N wind Some Snow this is the coldest
day we have had this season
Sunday 7 At home all day W. very cold clear freesing hard
8 Helped Br. S kill pigs W. Mild Cloudy AM snowed about 6 in PM.
9 killed our pigs. W. Mild. Sleighing tolerable. This is my wife Nancy's 23rd Birthday
Dec 1862
10 Chored round Salted Pork & C. Went shooting awhile PM. W. clear mild
thawing PM
11 I. J. & J D went down to Purdy's to show J D where to cut some wood for my father.
W. clear thawing fast PM. warm threshed oats with horses PM
12 J went to Markham & I chored round AM threshed Oats with horses PM. W.
warm thawing
13 I shot a beef for Br C & then we cleaned oats AM I went to Cedar Grove Mills with
chop PM. W. Cloudy warm. rainy PM roads muddy
Sunday 14 Went to Br. Ns on a visit. W. Foggy Cloudy drissly warm muddy. Snow
all gone exept fence corners
15 Had Br. S to help to convert our cook house into a kitchen W. warm. rainy. cloudy.
�16 I & J D worked at kitchen J went to T Woods AM & to Cedar Grove Mills PM. W.
Mild. Clear Windy tonight
17 Went to J Duncan's Chopping bee at Br. Cs W. Cold. Clear. Wind from the north
18 I helped Br. N make road to sawlogs AM Went to Cedar Grove PM J started
going to Scarboro School today. W. windy clear cold
19 Worked at kitchn Br. N helped AM W. cold windy
20 Helped Br. S to saw fire wood with machine W. cold. cold brease from the north
Sunday 21 Went to Meeting at Hebron. Remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on St
John 1st Chap 18 to 28 vers My Father was not able to attend. he is not very well yet.
Weath milder. snowing this evening
22 Helped C. B. to kill 6 hogs & a beef. W. mild. Clear
23 Helped Br S to kill a beef AM Chored round PM W. mild
24 killed our beef & 1 hog W. cloudy. mild. trees covered with white frost
Christmas Day 25 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St. luke by Revd
H Barkey My Father not able to attend W. mild clear beautiful Visitors today B
Lehman & family Manase Frets & family John took Miss Fanny home this PM
26 I went to T Woods AM Worked at kitchen PM J & J D worked at it all day Weath
rainy all day
1862 1863
Dec 27 I & J D cleaned & brought home my Fathers wheat from Br Ns AM worked a
while at kitchen PM J was in Markham with Susan. W. Mild. cloudy, April weather
28 at home all day. Br Ns were here W. mild
29 1862 I lathed in kitchen J & J D went to Markham Weath. Mild.
Jan 1863
30 I went to Sparta AM. Lathed in kitchen PM W. clear cold. roads rough
�31 Helped J D at his chopping bee in our bush. W. clear mild
New Year's Day Jan 1st 1863
Went to Fatherinlaws W. Mild clear beautiful roads very rough
2 Went to B Lehman's Chopping bee W. warm. clear April weather
3 Threshed Oats with horses. W. Mild. cloudy John's Father is here tonight
Sunday 4 at home all day. Br C & family were here W. Clear. windy tonight
5 I Went to Major Mills with grist for my father AM Went to C Raymer's for broad axe
PM W. Clear mild
6 I took 22 {43} lbs fall Wheat to Major Mills @ 87 cts {per} AM threshed Oats with
horses PM W. clear getting colder received a visit from J Honsberger from Cayuga
tonight.
7 Went to Uncle Sam's with Mr. Honsberger AM Went to D Hoover's PM to get a
hand to help thresh at Br N's. My hand is sore I blistered it at J D's chopping bee and
it is very sore. W clear. cold Louis Moyer came here on a visit today
8 Went to R Money's Store AM Went to J Cober's & C Stovers PM. to Inform them
that P Stover's wife Died yesterday. W. Snowstorm from the east about six inches
fell today
9 Chored round AM got Bob & Jen shod PM & J D. & A McNair hewed timber W.
Mild
10 Helped Br. C at threshing. W. Snowed about 4 in. thawing
Sunday 11 At home all day. W. Cloudy. Mild. Sleighing good
12 I & J D Went to Markham Sleighing pretty fine W. pretty Cold. J went to Br Ns
sawlog bee.
13 Hewed timber for new barn. W. Cloudy Snowed from the east PM. Fatherinlaws
are here tonight
�14 Hewed timbers AM Lathed in kitchen PM W. Cloudy AM Drissly rain PM Warm
roads getting bad
15 Hewed timber W. Mild snowed from the east I J J D & Aleck McNair Went to T
Woods tonight & bought a pair of moccasins apiece Snowed all the way
Jan 1863
16 Chored round I & J threshed some oats with flail AM Hewed timber PM. W. cold
snowed about 8 inches since last night
17 J went to Markham I drew home wood & went to S M & J D threshed peas AM.
Hewed timber PM W. very cold last night & today a little milder PM
Sunday 18 Went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St luke 2d C 42 v to {end} of chap
by Revd J Grove my Father is not able to go out Vis after service M Neighswander
Junr & family W. Milder
19 Chored round & took a pig to J Younge AM Cleaned Oats & Chored round PM.
W. Clear. Mild
20 This was the day for roast geese & Sweet Cake John Diller & my Only Sister
Susannah were married by Revd Mr Gordon. company present. Simon Saml Fanny &
Elisabeth Hoover Abr Meseno Mary & Nancy Burkholder Colon Elisebeth & Esther
Reesor {olders written in margin} John Hover, & Barbara Barkey Br Ns Br' S. & family Br
C. & family C.B. & family & A McNair W. Cloudy Mild a little snow from the east this
evening
21 threshed Oats with horses AM Hewed timber PM W. Mild cloudy
22 Hitched up & Drove round with fly AM Commenced to hew timber PM when it
came on freezy rain we quit & lathed in kitchen
23 I & J Helped D Hoover to thresh W. Mild cloudy AM Clear PM
24 Hewed timber J & Alick went to Markham PM & I & J D made a few Oak sawlogs
W. Mild, thawing my Father went to Br Cs today
Sunday 25 Went to J H Ramers W. Clear Mild roads getting bad, thawing
�26 Hewed timber had R Wallace to help. W. Cloudy Mild a little drissly PM
Snowing tonight
27 I went to B S AM Hewed PM. W snowed AM clear PM
28 Hewed timber. W. Mild. Clear. M Frets & wife were here awhile Jacob
Burkholder & Uncle Joe were here awhile PM Jesse Reesor & wife were awhile this
evening
29 Hewed timber I went to Ask Burkholders to thresh for us on Monday W. pretty
sharp. Clear PM Sleighing muddy
30 Drew home hewed timber We & J D's went to Br Ss tonight W. mild clear
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<p>Private Journal in which I intend to record local Occurances daily occupation Markets State of the weather &c &c</p>
<p>Benjamin B Reesor</p>
<p>1861 January 1 Shot a large Owl. Good sleighing About home nearly all day received a short visit from Brother C Reesor & family, Weather mild Wheat $1.10 cts</p>
<p>2 Helped Brother Noah Reesor at Threshing in forenoon and C Reesor in the afternoon. Weather mild</p>
<p>3 Helped my Brother Simeon Reesor at threshing Weather Mild</p>
<p>4 Went to my brother in law M. Neighswanders on a visit today and to my Brother S Reesor this Evening. Weather Clear & Cold.</p>
<p>5 Went to Markham Village. Weather cold and a little snow</p>
<p>Sunday 6 At home all day. Weather Cloudy and Mild</p>
<p>7 Went to Municipal Election in Scarboro Ward No. 2 Voted for Mr Helliwell Weather, Cloudy and Snowed</p>
<p>8 Helped my Brother Simeon Reesor at threshing. Weather cloudy & mild</p>
<p>9 Went to School Meeting in Scarboro Section No. 4, A.M. threshed oats in afternoon, Weather, snowed in the mornning, cloudy and mild all day Brother Noah & family here this evening</p>
<p>10 Cleaned Oats in the Morning, made a Wooden fork. Weather, Snowed in the morning High wind through the day Calm and cold this evening</p>
<p>11 Went to Markham Village for a stove A.M. Took a load of straw to R. Money{?} B Smith PM. Weather very cold and snowed all day</p>
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<p>Jan 1861</p>
<p>12 Helped my Brother C Reesor to kill a Cow A M threshed oats PM went to Singing School in * Hebron Chapel in the Evening, Weather Clear & very cold</p>
<p>Sunday 13 At home all day received a visit from C Burkholder and family. Weather Clear and a little warmer</p>
<p>14 Helped my Brother N Reesor to kill a pig AM choring around PM Weather Mild and a little snow</p>
<p>15 Drawed home a little wood & ground my axe, Today Mr Donald McKay was here taking the Census, Weather cloudy and mild, Wheat $1.10 @ {$1.14}</p>
<p>16 Worked in the Shop A.M. Went to Benjamin Lehman's Chopping Bee PM. Weather, rained AM. Cloudy P.M., Sleighing good yet</p>
<p>17 Went to R Moneys Smith shop A.M. and to T Woods store P.M. Weather Cloudy & mild</p>
<p>18 Went to my Brother N Reesor's in the morning worked about home through the day, Weather, Wind from the East Snowed all P.M.</p>
<p>19 Cleaned Oats A.M Went to Cedar Grove P.M. And to Singing School in the Evening, Weather Cloudy & a little Snow. Wheat $1.18 @ $1.22</p>
<p>Sunday 20 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel My Father Revd John Reesor made Introductory remarks Jacob Grove Preached a sermon on 2nd Cp St John My Brother & sister in law Simon & Elisabeth Hoover Michael Frets and wife were here after meeting. Weather Clear & Cold</p>
<p>{*} commonly called Reesor's Meeting house</p>
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<p>Jan 1861</p>
<p>21 Helped Wm Morrison Clean peas in the morning Worked about home all day, Weather Clear and Cold</p>
<p>22 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM and then went to Jacob Hoovers in Pickering on a visit in the Evening, Weather cold and Clear</p>
<p>23 Went to Major Mills AM, fixed Turnip pit PM, and went to my Uncle Dr J S Reesor's on a visit in the Evening, Weather Clear & cold</p>
<p>24 About the house all day, helped William Morrison Clean Peas in the Evening Weather, wind from the East, snowed all day</p>
<p>25 Drove John Burkholder to School in Scarboro AM Went to R Money's B Smith Shop PM weather Clear & mild</p>
<p>26 Worked in the barn A.M. went to Cedar Grove Mills PM. and went to Singing School in the Evening Weather Cloudy & mild</p>
<p>Sunday 27 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel Introductory remarks by Revd Henry Barkey Sermon on St John 3rd Chap by Rev'd Jacob Burkholder After meeting went to my father in laws John Hoover's, Weather, Clear AM at 3 oclock Snow P.M</p>
<p>28 Got ready with a load of wheat to go to Major Mills when we received a short visit from Samuel Doner & wife AM. then I took it in the afternoon and sold it at $1.15cts per Bus then we went to my Brother Simeon Reesors in the Evening. Weather Clear & mild</p>
<p>29 Took two loads of wheat to Major Mills at $1.15cts per Bus. Weather Cloudy & mild wind and snow from the north in the Evening</p>
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<p>{at} a Meeting held by the members of the members of the Mennonist Church {upside down at the bottom of the page} Benjamin</p>
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<p>at a Meeting held by the members of the Menonist Church held in the Meeting house {situate?} on Lot No. 1 - 11th Con of Markham for the on the 5th day of February 1861 for the purpose of appointing Trustees for the ensuing year John Reesor Chairman</p>
<p>Moved by Jacob Reesor seconded by Daniel Hoover that Samuel Reesor be Trustee Carried</p>
<p>Moved by Christian Burkholder seconded by Christian Reesor that Noah Reesor be Trustee Carried</p>
<p>Moved by Christian Burkholder seconded by Noah Reesor that Simeon Reesor be Trustee Carried</p>
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<p>Feb 1861</p>
<p>Jan 30 Took a load of wheat to Major Mills at $1.15, AM. Sawed fire wood PM. Died, On Monday Last The Revd. Adam Wideman, Today he was buried on the 4th Con of Markham he was a minister in our Church nearly 25 years. {illegible] Weather, Windy, and a little snow from the north.</p>
<p>31 Went to John Hollinger's Chopping bee in Mr. C Burkholder's Bush, received a visit from Mr S G Reesor and family in the Evening. Weather Cloudy and mild</p>
<p>February 1 Went to J Woods Store AM. received a short visit from my Uncle Joseph Burkholder and wife PM. Weather mild and Cloudy AM. Snow & wind from the East PM</p>
<p>2 Grinding Axe and shoveling snow AM. Went to Cedar Grove PM. Weather mild & Cloudy a little sunshine at noon great snowstorm last night. snow two feet deep on the level, good sleighing Wheat $1.10 @ $1.18 cts went to Singing School in the Evening</p>
<p>Sunday 3 Went to my Brother S Reesor's on a visit his wife has been sick but she is on a fair way of recovery Weather, Clear and Cold</p>
<p>4 Idling around shot Chloe* AM Went to T Woods store & to Major Mills PM Received a visit from Peter John & Anne Hoover & Mrs Elisabeth Neighswander in the Evening Weather Clear & Mild</p>
<p>5 Helped my Brother C Reesor to draw a hay stack into the Barn. Weather Cloudy and mild</p>
<p>6 Helped my Brother C Reesor to finish drawing in the hay stack and grind his axe AM. Drawed home a load of wood went to my Brother S Reesors to B Lehmans & to Cedar Grove PO PM. Weather Cloudy & windy Some snow PM</p>
<p>{*} our little pet dog</p>
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<p>Feb 1861</p>
<p>7 Sorted Apples, Weather, wind storm from the north some six inches of snow fell since last night, great drifts. very Cold</p>
<p>8 Threshed Oats A.M, I and John Burkholder Went along the Scarboro townline Beating roads some great drifts near the 11th Con of Markham PM. Weather, Clear and very Cold</p>
<p>9 Threshed Oats AM. Went to Cedar Grove Mills For a pig PM. and to Singing School in the Evening. Weather Cloudy and a little milder Commenced to rain about 9 Oclock this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 10 Went to my Uncle Christian Burkholders on a visit and Called at my Brother N Reesor's in the Evening. his little daughter Mary is very bad with the Croup, Weather, Clear sunshine and mild all day, thawing a little</p>
<p>11 Died, Last night my Brother N Reesor's Daughter Mary, then today I went up through Markham and to Whitchurch to Inform the friends about the funeral, Weather, rained all day, mild and foggy</p>
<p>12 Went to the Funeral at my Bro N Reesor's the little child was buried at Hebron Chapel Remarks By Revd H Barkey sermon on 1st St. Peter 1st Chapt 16 Ver by Revd J Grove after the Service We went to the house over for dinner, Weather, Mild & Clear, a little snow in the Evening</p>
<p>13 Went to Markham Village for my broken Cutter Drew home a load of wood in the evning and then went to my Br C Reesor's on {illegible] Weather, Mild & Clear</p>
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<p>Feb Mar 1861</p>
<p>Cleaning and drawing</p>
<p>27 Finished Cleaning and drawing in Barley Weather, Clear & mild. Sold a sheep to Sparta Billy at $4.75 cts</p>
<p>28 Went to the Funeral of R Money's Child AM. and went to J Wood's store PM Weather, Mild and Cloudy, a little rain PM</p>
<p>March 1 Went to J Watts to buy seed Oats but he was not at home, AM. Cored & pared Apples PM. Weather, Mild & Cloudy a little rain in the Evening Went to singing school at Hebron Chapel in the Evening</p>
<p>2 drawed Hedgeings for ovenwood AM. sold 16 Bus Barley to Andrew Lapp and 10 Bus to W Mollinger @ 55cts per Bus & drawed a load of edgings PM Weather, Mild a little rain and fog</p>
<p>3 We all went to my Bro C Reesor's on a visit Weather Mild & Cloudy, a little rain PM</p>
<p>4 Hitched to the Sleigh to go to Mr Snowball's Brick & Tile yard 7th Con Markham when Mrs J Laughlin Came and bought 24 Bus Barley @ 55cts per Bus. Hitched again in the afternoon and went as far as Sparta when it commenced to storm and so we turned and went home and hung the meat into the smokehouse. Weather Clear & mild strong West wind, a little snow PM</p>
<p>5 I and John went to Mr Snowball's Brick & Tile yard and brought 700 Bricks @ 45cts per hundred AM Went to R Moneys B.S. Shop PM. Weather Cold Wind from the west, a little snow</p>
<p>6 I and John went to Mr Snowball's and brought one thousand 2 in pipe {illegible, page torn} @ $6 per thousand AM {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge}</p>
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<p>March 1861</p>
<p>7 Went to Mr Snowballs and brought 500 tiles AM Then we all went over to my father's to a quilting PM, Weather Clear and Cold one ewe lambed yesterday afternoon and one last night</p>
<p>8 Went to R Moneys BS Shop AM, Then went to John Young's sale on Lot 33 4th Con Pickering PM, and to singing School in the Evening Weather, Cloudy & cold a little rain PM</p>
<p>9 Threshed Oats AM Cleaned And took them to Cedar Grove Mills to get them Chopped PM. Weather Clear & mild</p>
<p>Sunday 10 Went to Old Dan Hoover's on a visit Weather Clear & Cold wind from the south</p>
<p>11 Went to my Father in law John Hoover's on a visit. Weather Clear & pretty Cold</p>
<p>12 Took a Sheep to Sparta for the Butcher AM. I & John Chopped Cordwood for {Chas?} Burkholder PM Weather Clear & Cold Commenced to Snow from the East in the evening received a visit from Br S Reesor & family & Jacob Reesor & wife in the evening</p>
<p>13 I & John Chopped Cordwood for C Burkholder AM Went to R Money's BSS & threshed Oats and went to Cedar Grove PM Weather Clear & Cold wind from the {illegible}</p>
<p>14 Threshed Oats Received a visit from Mr Samuel Hoover & family, of Pickering PM. Went to my Br C Reesors in the evening Weather Clear & Mild</p>
<p>15 Threshed Oats. Nancy went to singing school in the evening. Weather Clear & mild</p>
<p>16 I & John helped my father to draw wood AM Went to R Moneys BSS, made some {spiles?} PM. Received a visit from Uncle D Burkholder {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge}</p>
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<p>March April 1861</p>
<p>Re Received a visit from John Reesor {illegible Lualeus Mau Bfufa}</p>
<p>Easter Sunday 31 Received a visit from my Br S Reesor & family Weather. Clear & mild</p>
<p>Easter Monday April 1 Received a visit from my father & mother Br N Reesor & family, Weather, Great snow storm from the East. Br Noah's came in the buggy started to go home about 2 o'clock couldnt get down the lane, hitched to my sleigh him and John went down and done his chores, came back in the Evening, got stuck in the lane, unhitched, had to stay all night, great uproar, dont feel well, eat too many eggs, got belly ache, children crying, and so on. guess we wont foget the first of April for a week.</p>
<p>2 Got up in the morning, tore down the fences helped Noah's out through the field, then I went to my Br Simeons and hired Miss Louis Moyer @ $2.75 cts per month, then I & John Cleaned the snow out of the sap buckets AM. Gathered the sap PM Weather, mild,</p>
<p>3 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear & mild</p>
<p>4 Boiled sugar Went to BSS in the morning {Wm? Mr? Mrs?} Brown Died last night @ 10 oClock Weather Mild & Clear</p>
<p>5 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear & mild</p>
<p>6 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear & mild we have made one pound of sugar to each tree tapped, in one week's time. I dont recollect of ever having done so before</p>
<p>7 Went to my Br C Reesors on a visit, Weather mild & Clear</p>
<p>8 I & John Helped P Hoover & S Shank to dig a grave for {AB?} Lehman's Child (at Hebron Chapel) attended funeral AM. killed a calf for my Father. Dug a drain from Turnip pit PM. {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge}</p>
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<p>April 1861</p>
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<p>9 I & John Chopped Cordwood in the markham bush. Weather Clear, East wind Calm in the Evening</p>
<p>10 Boiled Bollases, AM. I & Nancy went to Jesse Reesor's on a visit. and I went to Markham Village. PM. Weather warm & Clear</p>
<p>11 Today sowed grass seed into that small field of fall wheat opposite C Burkholders & went to singing school in the Evening Weather, warm & Clear</p>
<p>12 I & John Helped the neighbours to scrub Hebron Chapel AM Chopped Cordwood in the Markham bush PM. Weather Warm & Cloudy</p>
<p>13 Went to R Money's BSS & made a pair of whipple trees AM. Went to Cedar Grove Mills for some Chop stuff PM</p>
<p>Sunday 14 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel. Remarks & sermon on St. John 10th Chap 12 Verse to end of Chapt by Revt John Reesor Visitors after service. Simon & Samuel Hoover Weather, Mild & Cloudy, a little snow in the Evening</p>
<p>15 I & John made a pig trough AM. I went to my Br Noah's to get a cross cut saw came home & sold 16 Bus Barley to Alex Morris @ 50cts per Bus, PM Weather. Mild & Cloudy</p>
<p>16 Went to my Br Simeon's Bush and got 9 maple trees and 1 beech and set them out in the dooryard, AM. went to BSS & John Cut down a large willow tree behind the {illegible driving?} PM Weather. mild & Clear</p>
<p>2 Suckers Caught yesterday at S Reesors Saw mill.</p>
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<p>17 I & John Commenced to boil sugar in the morning, then I & Nancy went to T Wood's store AM. Split rails PM. Weather. Clear. Wind from the north</p>
<p>18 Ploughed sod south of the front garden Weather cloudy and mild. snow PM</p>
<p>19 Ploughed. Received a visit from my father & motherinlaw this PM. Weather. Clear & windy</p>
<p>20 Boiled sugar. John finished ploughing west of the Creek. I went to BSS in the Evening Weather. Clear & windy PM Calm this Evening</p>
<p>Sunday 21 Went to the funeral of John Lehman at Wideman's Chapel Sermon by Revd G Troyer on 2nd Cor 5th Chap 1&2 Verses and Revd J Macklin on Revs. 14 chap & 13 verse. after service went to my Br law J H Ramer's for dinner. Weather Clear & mild</p>
<p>22 Went to my Br S Reesor's S Mill. got my Br C to draw 4 sawlogs on the rollway, then I helped him to dig 16 young maple trees AM I & John Br N & his hired man J McNair Went to J {Peirces?) fields and fished upstream Weather Clear & warm some thunder in the evening</p>
<p>23 I & Nancy went to Fatherinlaw's for Plum trees John Plowed, Weather. Warm, some rain PM heavy rain last night</p>
<p>24 Sowed grass seed. Went to Sawmill to pile lumber made fence. Weather Cloudy AM. Clear & windy PM Sold 10 Bus Barley to {H? W?} Peters 9 to J Peters & 4 to K {Parker?} @ 55 ct per Bus</p>
<p>25 Drawed lumber AM Choring around PM Sold 14 Bus Barley to W Lapp & 14 to S Hollinger Went fishing in the millrace in the Evening got 4 suckers about 800 suckers caught at S Reesor's mill since yesterday @55 {illegible} Weather Clear & mild</p>
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<p>April 1861 May</p>
<p>{Went to P M?}</p>
<p>26 Went to R Money's BSS in the morning and bought a new wooden plough for $18 cash. Ploughed a piece of sod south of the graveyard Weather, warm & Clear</p>
<p>27 Sowed oats in the field south of the Front garden in the evening Weather. Warm, some rain at noon & thunder & rain in the evening</p>
<p>Sunday 28 Went to my Br N Reesors on a visit. Weather. Cool. heavy rain last night</p>
<p>29 Got up at 2 oclock AM I & my father & George Davidson (Br C's man) went to Br S's mill to fish but found that the water was too high. then we went to a small creek 1/2 mile west of the mill and caught a few suckers. then I helped Br N to roll out pine stumps on the Townline at Morrisons planted trees PM. Weather Clear warm. Cloudy PM Sold 10 Bus Barley to D Burkholder @ 55cts</p>
<p>30 Plowed North of the Barn AM rather wet Nailed Batting on Board fence on Pickering Townline PM. Weather Clear & warm, some Cloudy</p>
<p>May 1 Sorted Apples AM. Spread dung in the Orchard planted some potatoes in the back garden PM Weather Clear & cool ice froze last night ground white with snow this morning</p>
<p>2 Made Fence north of the dam. Weather cool {illegible half inch?}</p>
<p>3 Finished plowing north of the barn. Weather Clear, mild, frost last night</p>
<p>4 I sowed 2 acres Barley in the field north of the barn John Harrowed & plowed in the field near hoovers Weather Clear & warm a little frost last night</p>
<p>Sunday 5 Went to Mannasseh Fretz's on a visit. Weather Clear & Cool a little frost last night</p>
<p>6 I & John Plowed in the field near Hoovers. Weather. rained some This morning at 6 oclock I took my father my sister & Barbara Barkey to Dunbarton Station on the GTRR they are going to the falls</p>
<p>7 Went BSS AM I & John went to S mill for a load of Oven wood PM. Weather. Heavy rain last night showers through the day. High water.</p>
<p>8 Planted some plum trees and six Apple treas that I bought of {Mr? MB?} Buell agent to Mr Bless of Rochester AM. Trimed orchard PM my father & sister and Barbara Barkey Came home about 2 oclock PM Weather Clearing up some sign of settled weather.</p>
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<p>May 1861</p>
<p>{illegible]</p>
<p>Ascension Day May 9 Went to my Br S Reesor's on a visit. Weather. Clear</p>
<p>10 Fixed fences round the barnyard & Hung a new gate at the water trough AM plowed PM Weather Cloudy. Commenced to rain at 5 PM</p>
<p>11 Choring around put new {illegible} into gate by willow tree. Went to T Woods store planted potatoes in the Evening. Weather rained last night Clear today</p>
<p>12 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Sermon by J E Reesor On St Mark 16th Chapt 14 Verse to end of Chapt Visitors after service & H Ramer's & family Br CR & family Weather Clear</p>
<p>13 Plowed, Weather. Cloudy AM. Drisly rain PM</p>
<p>14 Went to BSS to get the new Plow share fixed AM made & drawed out a new water trough & drawed home a new pig trough. Weather Cloudy</p>
<p>15 Sowed Barley in west half of the field near hoovers AM didn't do much PM. got a Boil on {lip?} John harrowed in the Barley. Weather Clear shower in the Evening. Sow got 16 pigs</p>
<p>16 Sowed 8 acres of peas north of the barn. Weather Clear</p>
<p>17 Cultivated East of field near Hoover's John plowed ground where the old fence stood at Pickering Townline Weather. Clear. Cold wind from the north.</p>
<p>18 Sowed Oats in East half of field near Hoover's Weather. Clear.</p>
<p>Whit Sunday 19 At home all day Nancy went to meeting at Wideman's WSM AM to E Taylor's store PM & to C Burkholder's in the Evening Weather. Clear. Boil very sore</p>
<p>21 Idling round nursing sore Boil John Plowed for C Burkholder Received a visit from Uncle Joseph Burkholder & family Weather Clear</p>
<p>22 John Plowed in field south of the lane I was Idling. Boil very sore. Weather Clear</p>
<p>23 Went to Cedar Grove AM Rolled oats PM. Weather Clear</p>
<p>Queen's Birthday 24 Planted Corn south of the lane AM Sowed Carrots same place PM Received short visit from Fatherinlbaws PM. Weather Clear light showers AM</p>
<p>{In margin: Chopped cordwood in ... Levi Reesor}</p>
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<p>May June 1861</p>
<p>25 I & John Br C's man Br N & his man Went down the {illegible roughe? rouge?} to Gibsons Old S Mill to fish for Mullets, there were none up so after Cacthing {Catching} a pike & a sucker we Came home again washed the sheep at Br Simeons PM. Weather. Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 26 Went to Meeting at Altona. Remarks & Sermon on St Luke 10 Chapter 30 vers to end of Chapt by Revd H Barkey. Went to M Neighswanders Senior after Service Weather warm & clear. a little rain in the evening</p>
<p>27 Went to Mr J Scotts, & took in a pit of potatoes AM Went to BSS, & cut seed potatoes PM. Bob Haig Clipped the Sheep today @ 5 cts apiece. Weather Cool some rain high wind</p>
<p>28 I & John Plowed fallow East of the dam Weather cool & windy high wind last night Calm in the evening</p>
<p>29 Took our wool to E {Cliffs?} Carding Mill at Altona Then we went to M Neighswander's for dinner Weather, Clear & Cool.</p>
<p>30 Had Br N. to help pull Pidgeon weed in the large Wheat field. AM I & John Ploughed fallow PM. Weather Clear & warm</p>
<p>31 Went to A. Grove's {illegible Senk?} to see Barbara about spinning our wool. Plowed PM. Weather Clear & warm</p>
<p>June 1 Planted Potatoes & a few Carrots in the field south of the lane Took oat & Barley chop to Cedar Grove mills in the evening Weather Clear & warm</p>
<p>Sunday 2 Went to meeting at Wideman's Chapel Remarks by Revd J Burkholder Sermon on Luke 16 Chap 19 ver to end of Chap By Rev J Reesor. Went to Fatherinlaws after service Weather Clear, rain in the evening</p>
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<p>June 1861</p>
<p>{illegible wlene AM H?}</p>
<p>3 Pulled Pidgeon weed AM. Helped Br C to Plant Potatoes PM Weather Windy Cloudy a little rain</p>
<p>4 Pulled Pidgeon weed AM. Ploughed PM. Weather clear</p>
<p>5 Plowed AM. Sorted Potatoes. Went to SSM fishing after supper. Caught 37 of all kinds & 1 trout Weather Cloudy, rain PM</p>
<p>6 I & John took 2 year old colt to pasture at M Neighswanders Junr Planted & hoed some potatoes after supper Weather Clear Went fishing this morning at Buttonwood hole got 2 suckers</p>
<p>7 Had Br C's man to help to pull Pidgeon weed Weather clear</p>
<p>8 Went to Frenchman's Bay for a {BU? Bll? Bushel or barrel?} of Plaster & a {BU? Bll? Bushel or barrel?} of salt AM Ploughed turnip land PM W Morrison com digging drain Weather warm & clear</p>
<p>Sunday 9 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on St John 8 Chap by Revd H Barkey. Visitors after Service Abraham & Menno Burkholder & Solomon Burkholder, Simon Samuel Elisabeth & Fanny Hoover {Rosa?} Moyer B Lehman & Family for supper Weather Clear Warmest day this season</p>
<p>10 Harrowed Summer Fallow near the Dam AM John went to W Bell's raising 3rd Con Pickering PM</p>
<p>11 I & Father Br C & his man made Board Fence on Front of our Lot in Markham Village John & J Purdy hauled {dung?} into the fallow behind the Cider house Weather very warm</p>
<p>12 Hauled dung. Weather Clear a little rain last night cooler today</p>
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<p>June 1861</p>
<p>13 Dug in garden John hoed corn AM Both Plowed in Fallow behind cider house PM Weather. Cool. Comfortable. fine Breesee sold two pigs to M Neighswander</p>
<p>14 Plowed. Weather. Cool Slight shower PM sold a pig to my Father & one to J Walkey @ $ each</p>
<p>15 Went to Cedar Grove Mills with a grist of 10 Bus T {Treadwell?} wheat AM Spread dung & hoed potatoes PM John Plowed Sold two pigs @ $1 apiece Heavy rain last night Weather warm Cloudy at times High wind this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 16 Went to meeting at Wideman's Chapel I & Nancy were Called into the Vestry Where we were Catechised, after service. Voices were taken for a new Minister. Abraham Hoover Casper Wideman Jacob Wideman & Abraham Wideman were nominated, in two weeks from today lots will be Cast to decide which of them will be Chosen.</p>
<p>17 Plowed Fallow hoed corn after supper Weather clear</p>
<p>18 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM. Laid tiles PM Weather Clear AM Cloudy PM Traded two pigs to W Morrison for filling all the new drain</p>
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<p>June 1861</p>
<p>19 Worked on the road with John & the team Weather Clear AM small shower some thunder PM</p>
<p>20 Worked Seven hours on the road with John and the team which finished my time in Markham Weather warm & Clear</p>
<p>21 Went to T Woods store AM Laid tiles PM Weather Fine Shower early this morning Cloudy all day</p>
<p>22 Sowed Turnips south of the lane. Weather warm Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 23 Went to J H Ramer's on a visit. He was riding in his Buggy last Monday when the Horse took a fright and ran away Mr Ramer jumped out and fractured his right leg below the knee he is kep in his bed but is doing as well as could be expected. Weather warm Clear little rain this morning</p>
<p>24 Harrowed fallows. Weather. Clear & cool</p>
<p>25 Harrowed fallow John not well. lame limbs John Stover hoed carrots corn & potatoes piled dung behind the barn. Weather warm & Clear</p>
<p>26 I & John Stover Hauled dung into north Fallow John not quite well yet Weather warm slight shower AM</p>
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<p>June July July 1861</p>
<p>27 I & John Stover Hauled dung John not well But he pulled weeds this PM in the field opposite Burkholders Weather. Cloudy at times But no rain</p>
<p>28 Finished drawing dung. except a wet spot in the yard which we will leave until it gets dry Weather cooler and Clear</p>
<p>29 Plowed in Fallow East of the dam AM I Went to Cedar Grove Mills with 20 Bus of oat & Barley chop John went to W Lapps raising PM. Weather Clear. not very warm</p>
<p>30 Went to meeting at Widemans Chapel J Burkholder on St Mat 5C 1st to 12v no Minister appointed today on account of some difficulty between Rev J Burkholder & Casper Wideman. went to fatherinlaws after service Weather. Warm. Fine shower about 2 oclock at Finlaw's but none at home</p>
<p>July 1 Plowed. Weather Cloudy, slight shower PM</p>
<p>2 Plowed. Wore drill smock & full Cloth vest all all day very cool Norwest wind. Cloudy all day</p>
<p>3 Finished Plowing AM Plowed & hoed corn PM Weather Clear & warm</p>
<p>4 Helped C Burkholder at logging & spread dung for Br C Weather. Warm & Clear</p>
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<p>July 1861</p>
<p>5 Helped W Morrison at logging John Finished hoeing the Corn Weather. Warm</p>
<p>6 Went to BSS to get Dick shod. AM & {illegible} new hog trough into the lane AM. Went to {illegible Markham Village?} for a new Scythe & John Cut thistles in the oats & we both went to SM to Bathe after supper in the evening we had a call by the {illegible, ink blot} J Grove who Catechised us. Weather warm {illegible}</p>
<p>Sunday 7 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel. Sermon by Revd J Grove on St Mat 5C 20v to end of C Visitors after service. D Burkholders & J Stovers. Weather. very warm. Oats in head below the garden</p>
<p>8 Commenced to Cut hay. W Morrison Commenced to work for me today. Weather very warm today strong west wind. Fine shower this evening. cooler now. Had new potatoes & green peas for dinner</p>
<p>9 Went to Weaver Lawrie on the 7th Con Markham with some yarn AM mowed PM Weather. Cloudy at times warm</p>
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<p>July 1861</p>
<p>10 took muly cow to Bull Mowed until 10 AM raked & cocked hay the rest of the day. Weather Clear. some Cloudy & windy</p>
<p>11 Went to T Woods store & plaster on turnips AM mowed PM. Weather soaking rain last night drisled at times today cloudy cool</p>
<p>12 Cultivated Fallow by Cider House until 9 oclock while John ridged the potatoes raked hay till supper drawed in 2 loads after supper Weather. cool windy</p>
<p>13 Mowed in the morning then raked & drawed in 2 loads of hay in the evening. Weather pretty warm cloudy at times</p>
<p>Sunday 14 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel. Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on {blank space} by Revd J Grove. Today Jacob Wideman was appointed to the Ministry * Weather Clear went to Uncle D Burkholders after service</p>
<p>15 Mowed. Shower AM & PM</p>
<p>16 Mowed. Weather Cloudy slight shower PM</p>
<p>17 Cultivated Behind Cider house & John harrowed until 10 spread grass & thinned carrots till noon Drew three loads of hay PM Weather Cloudy at times pretty warm</p>
<pre>* Abraham Wideman was rejected at his own request
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<p>July 1861</p>
<p>July 18 I went to T woods store in the Morning Spread raked & cocked hay all day Weather. warm Thunder showers in the distance a little rain PM</p>
<p>19 Finished raking & cocking hay in the large meadow. Spread raked & cocked in the Orchard Thunder & a fine shower in the evening</p>
<p>20 Mowed swale near Hebron Chapel raked & cocked the last of the hay in the Orchard. Fished at SM in the evening John went to G Mill Weather Clear & cool all day This is my son Levis 1st Birthday</p>
<p>Sunday 21 Received a visit from Br N and Family I, Br N & his son Peter went Picking Berries on Br S's Farm this PM Weather Clear, warm This is my only son Levi's first Birthday</p>
<p>22 Hoed turnips in the morning. Drew in hay & raked some in swale after supper Weather, Clear & Comfortable</p>
<p>23 Scuffled & hoed turnips & Drew in two loads of hay. Weather. Clear pretty warm at noon</p>
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<p>July Aug 1861</p>
<p>30 Commenced Wheat south of the orchard today Drew two loads of hay out of the big meadow swale after supper Weather Clear & warm</p>
<p>31 Hoed Carrots AM Cut roads round the large wheat field PM Weather Cloudy & showry AM Clear PM Heavy rain & thunder last night</p>
<p>August 1 Cut rix acres of wheat with reaper for C Burkholder until about 3 oclock worked in our own big field until night Weather. very warm</p>
<p>2 Cut wheat in our own big field Weather. vrey warm some thunde{r} passed over. few drops of rain this evening</p>
<p>3 Finished Cutting wheat in big field Weather Clear very warm</p>
<p>Sunday 4 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel where I & Nancy were Baptized to the Menonite faith Sermon by Br Revd J Grove on St John 1 Ch 1 to 35 ver</p>
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<p>July 1861</p>
<p>July 24 Helped Br C at logging. John mowed swale in meadow & hoed turnips. Weather Clear & warm</p>
<p>25 Mowed swale swale in Meadow. AM Cultivated fallow behind Cider house & John finished mowing & hoed turnips PM Weather Clear & warm</p>
<p>26 Finished hoeing turnips & spread grass AM raked till supper when a slight shower stopped us. looks like more rain</p>
<p>27 Cultivated fallow Behind Cider house John Harrowed the fallow Behind Cider house near the dam drew home two loads of Chips from Br C's new land after supper. Weather Clear & warm fine shower last night</p>
<p>Sunday 28 We went to C Burkholders on a visit. Weather Long heavy rain. Cloudy all day</p>
<p>29 Had W Morrison again today dug six fine stumps in fallow Behind Cider house turned some winnows & grass in swale in Big meadow. Weather Cloudy some showers clear in the evening.</p>
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<p>Aug 1861</p>
<p>5 Cradled a piece of fall wheat south of Hebron Chapel Commenced in the piece of new land opposite C Burkholders Weather. warm. Cooler this evening</p>
<p>6 Finished Cutting fall wheat. Weather. Clear, pretty warm</p>
<p>7 Shocked new land before breakfast. Drew in 3 loads of wheat AM. Dug out turnip cellar under the new addition on west side of the barn PM went to T Woods store after supper. Weather soaking rain PM Cloudy all day. Cooler</p>
<p>8 Cut weeds in new land till about 10 AM Cut barley with Cradle rest of the day in field behind the barn. Weather. Cool</p>
<p>9 Choring around worked at vinegar AM I & John went to M Neighswanders for my Colt PM. Weather Heavy rain last night showery this AM Cloudy PM</p>
<p>10 Cut Barley in field Behind barn AM Commenced in field near Hoovers PM had Br S & his man to help Weather pretty warm Cool this evening</p>
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<p>August 1861</p>
<p>Sunday 11 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel remarks by Rev H Barkey Sermon on St Luke 18C 31st v to end of Chap by Rev J Grove Went to Fatherinlaws after Service Weather Clear Comfortable</p>
<p>12 Drew in 8 loads of fall wheat AM Soaking Cold rain PM raining this evening Went to burying of J Milroy's little daughter at 3 oclock PM at Zion Church</p>
<p>13 Cut Barley in field near Hoovers John didnt feel well PM Weather cool AM Warmer PM. Clear</p>
<p>14 Cut Barley AM Drew in 8 loads of Wheat PM Weather Comfortable & Clear</p>
<p>15 Drew in 11 loads of wheat. Dr Mcausland was attending John this Morning he had a severe attack of Bowel Complaint is in a fair way this evening. Weather Clear, Comfortable</p>
<p>16 Finished Drawing wheat AM Drew in 5 loads Barley PM Weather Clear, warm</p>
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<p>Aug 1861</p>
<p>17 Drew in 3 loads Barley AM Mowed Barley PM, Weather Clear, warm</p>
<p>Sunday 18 At home all day George Davidson Jr was here I had an attack of Bowel Complaint this PM feel better this evening. Weather Clear. Cloudy this evening</p>
<p>19 Didnt feel well AM Went to J Woods store. Went to BSS PM Commenced to Ridge up Fallow for Wheat. Weather Clear. Cloudy this evening</p>
<p>20 Drew in 7 loads of loose barley had J Stover to help Brother C Drove J's team ridging up Weather Clear</p>
<p>21 I Drew off Stone In Fallow behind till 10 oclock then plowed till supper John plowed till supper then we Drew in Barley Rakings for Father's Fowls. Brought 3 pigs off R Money @ $1.00 per pig. Weather warm Thunder in the north PM</p>
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<p>Aug 1861</p>
<p>22 Helped C Burkholder at threshing from 9 AM till 4 {1/2} PM Ribbed Barley stubble in field near Hoover's till night. John ridged up AM Ribbed PM Weather heavy rain last night a little this morning Clear today. north wind Went for Dr Mc for Br C's Returned from 9 to 12 PM</p>
<p>23 Went to Funeral of B Lehmans little Daughter at Hebron Chapel AM Ribbed Barley stubble PM Weather clear</p>
<p>24 Ribbed Barley Stubble. Weather Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 25 Went to Br S's on a visit. Weather clear</p>
<p>26 Finished ribbing barley stubbles AM. Cradled Oats below garden PM. Weather Clear AM slight shower PM thunder at a distance</p>
<p>27 Helped Br C at threshing AM & Helped Br N PM. W. Clear all day thunder shower in the evening</p>
<p>28 Asked hands to thresh and got barn ready AM had W Burkholder's machine Treshed 125 Bus Barley & 35 Fall Wheat PM Weather Clear Slight Shower PM</p>
<p>29 Threshed 22 Bus wheat in the morning bound oats south of the house till noon then cut oats with reaper in field near hoover's PM Weather clear, heavy shower 5 minutes PM</p>
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<p>Aug 1861</p>
<p>30 Finished Cutting Oats & then bound Went to Br N binding Bee in the evening Weather Clear</p>
<p>31 Ridged up. Father & J Stover drew in Five loads of peas & John Stover bound oats south of the house had a binding bee in field near hoovers. Weather Clear</p>
<p>Sunday September 1 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks & Sermon t on St Mat 18 C by Revd J Reesor visitors after service C G Reesor & wife Simon Elisabeth & Fanny Hoover & John & Abraham Hoover Samuel Hoover & K Wheeler were here for tea. Weather Clear today Cloudy this evening</p>
<p>2 Ridged up John Helped from 10 AM till night & stood it well Weather Clear some thunder and a slight shower this evening</p>
<p>3 Sowed Fallow behind Cider house Weather Clear, pretty warm</p>
<p>4 Finished harrowing & Plowed in north fallow Drew home my Fathers spring wheat from Purdys after supper Weather Clear & cool</p>
<p>5 Ridged up had Br N & CB's team to help Weather. Clear & cool</p>
<p>6 Ridged up AM Sowed 10 Bus Wheat into north Fallow PM had Br C's team today Weather Clear & cool</p>
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<p>Sept 1861</p>
<p>7 Sowed 5 1/2 bus into north fallow & Finished harrowing AM Drew in 3 loads of Oats South of the house PM Weather Cloudy this morning Clear today</p>
<p>Sunday 8 Went to BR Noah's on a visit Weath Clear</p>
<p>9 Drew in 14 loads of Peas & 9 loads of Oats Had John Hoover to help today Weath Cloudy this morning. Clear PM</p>
<p>10 Ridged up Barley Stubble Had Br N & Br C's teams to help Weather Cloudy commencing to rain 1/2 past 7 o'C PM half killed a coon this evening</p>
<p>11 Didn't do much AM finished ridging barley stubble PM Weather rain and cloudy PM Cleared up this evening</p>
<p>12 Sowed Barley Stubble Weather Clear</p>
<p>13 Went to M Neighswanders Jnr on a visit weather clear</p>
<p>14 Harrowed 1 1/2 acres new land Wheat for my Father at Purdy's Weather Clear showers at noon</p>
<p>15 Went to my Fatherinlaws on a visit found nobody at home stayed from 11 till 4 oc then Came home Weather Cloudy at times</p>
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<p>Sept 1861</p>
<p>16 Helped my Br S at ridging pea land Weather Cloudy John Commenced fall Plowing below the house</p>
<p>17 Bound up a few oats and drew them in AM had CB's man to build 3 loads of peas into a stack after dinner then I helped him in the fallow till night Weather Cloudy AM Clear PM</p>
<p>18 Fall Plowed Weather warm & Clear Went to Taylors store in the evening</p>
<p>19 Helped Br N Drag newland at W Morrisons Weather warm Cloudy at times</p>
<p>20 Cleaned up some wheat & chored round Went to BSS AM Pumped the Cistern Dry PM Weather Rainy & cloudy all day This is my Daughter Adeline's 3rd Birthday</p>
<p>21 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd Moses Erb from Berlin C W {Canada West?} Sermon on St John 19 C 1st to 30 vr by Rev David Sherrick from {blank space} Visitors after Service Fatherinlaws J H R & family J Stovers {illegible son? send?} Weather Heavy rain last Rainy AM Cloudy & cool PM</p>
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<p>Sept 1861 Oct</p>
<p>Sunday 22 At Home all day Received a visit from Br S & family Weather Clear & warm frost last night</p>
<p>23 Helped B N to Drag fallow Weather Clear Cool</p>
<p>24 Helped C Burkholder to drag fallow Received a call from Elias Eby & wife from Berlin. this Evening. Weather Clear</p>
<p>25 Took 28 1/2 Bushels of fall Wheat to Major Mills AM & 8 Bus PM @ $1.3 per Weather Clear Pleasant</p>
<p>26 I & John Mowed second crop of Clover at Purdy's Weather Clear AM Cloudy PM rain @ 8 PM</p>
<p>27 Went to E Taylors store & Drew home a load of old rails for firewood AM Threshed oats with horses PM. Weather cloudy AM rain PM raining yet 8 oC This is my 25th Birthday</p>
<p>28 Drew home a load of edgings AM Got dick Shod BM John finished Plowing below the garden Weather Cloudy squally & sunshine</p>
<p>Sunday 29 at home AM Went to Br C's PM Weather Cloudy Cool</p>
<p>30 Went to Fatherinlaws for Miss Elisabeth Hoover to Work Susan Moyer's time is up to day Weather Cool Cloudy</p>
<p>October 1 Took a load of Barley to Whitby Sold @ 49cts per bus Weather Clear Some Cloudy this evening</p>
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<p>Oct 1861</p>
<p>2 Helped D Hoover at threshing Weather Clear</p>
<p>3 Cleaned A a load of barley & brought home a load of hay. from Purdy's. Dogs killed a skunk weather Clear</p>
<p>4 worked in Cellar made apple Shelves & laid brick AM made large bench for verandah PM Weather Cloudy, Drissly rain</p>
<p>5 went to T Woods store AM Threshed a few {illegible bus?} PM weather. Drissly. Cloudy. Close</p>
<p>Sunday 6 At home all day Miss Maria Shirk was here for Supper Weather Cloudy, Drissly rainy</p>
<p>7 I & John Ribbed wheat stubble in large field Weather Clear</p>
<p>8 Ribbed wheat stubble Weather fine & Clear</p>
<p>9 Ribbed wheat stubble & Drew in a load of Corn tops this evening. Eat an apple of 1860 today. Weather Clear & warm</p>
<p>10 Drew home two loads of wood & 1 load of Pumpkins & 1 of Corn AM Finished Drawing Corn PM Weather warm & Clear</p>
<p>11 Finished Ribbing AM John went to P Scots Sale & I Gathered in Apples & husked Corn PM weather Cloudy</p>
<p>12 Husked Corn. Gathered wild grapes in Lapps flats Weather Cloudy, rainy</p>
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<p>Sunday 13 At home AM I went to Br Ss PM his wife is sick but is getting better Weather Cool & Clear</p>
<p>14 Cleaned Cider house & gathered apples AM Brought home grinders of Cider Mill from the spring near Br S's SMill where we keep them to preserve them from the frost & drouth PM Weather Clear & Comfortable</p>
<p>15 Drew in the Peastack AM Cleaned a load of Barley PM Weather Clear. John traded horses with Bob Haig</p>
<p>16 I gathered Apples. John & Father took two loads of Barley to Whitby sold at 40cts weather clear</p>
<p>17 Dug Potatoes & gathered apples in the evening. Weather Cloudy this morning Clear today rainy a little at 8 PM</p>
<p>18 Finished husking Corn & Gathered Apples Weather. Cloudy. heavy rain last night</p>
<p>19 Cleaned Barley {Top?} threshed 5 doz oats Sheaves Weather Cloudy some rain. Clear tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 20 At home all day. Weather Cool Clear. Went for Doctor McCausland at 8 PM</p>
<p>21 Around the house all day Nancy gave birth to a daughter at 4 PM Weather. Cool Clear</p>
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<p>22 Went to Abraham Grove's for Miss Barbara to do house work. Weather Cloudy some rain in the evening</p>
<p>23 Dug potatoes Weather Cloudy some rain</p>
<p>24 Dug potatoes. Weather Clear some snow on the ground this morning</p>
<p>25 Finished digging Potatoes AM I went to P Mc{illegible} sale PM Weather Cool Clear ground frose last night</p>
<p>26 Choring round the garden Fatherinlaws were here today Robert Wallace was here PM Weather Cloudy</p>
<p>Sunday 27 At home all day Received a visit from M Neighswanders Jnr & family John Reesors {Sen?} & wife S Hoover Snr & wife Mrs. B Lehman C Burkholder & family Weather Clear</p>
<p>28 Took cart to T Brown to get it fixed AM gathered apples PM John Commenced ploughing in field near Hoovers weather clear</p>
<p>29 Went to Major Mills AM John Plowed AM worked in garden and fixed Turnip pit under back part of barn PM Weather Cloudy Clear</p>
<p>30 Worked at turnip pit AM Plowed PM Weather Cloudy & Clear</p>
<p>31 Boiled Pumpkin sauce at Brother Cs Weather Cloudy Wm Hagerman died today</p>
<p>Novr 1 Drew in 7 loads of Turnips Weather Cloudy Bought young ram of W Bell for 6 dollars today</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.7BNight_late.3F.7D_4"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">{Night late?} 4</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 2 1861</span></h2>
<p>Chored {around?} finished Chest for Indian Corn Buckwheat meal & hulled barley Weather heavy storm & rain from the east all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 3</span></h2>
<p>At home all day I went to CBs a while PM weather Clear A.M Cloudt PM raining this evening</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{Night late?} 4</span></h2>
<p>{"bridges & Mill dome carried away" written in margins} Sorted sheep in the morning helped BC to bring over seven of his {cows?} JL John started at 11 o c on a shooting excursion down to the big swamp and the flats of the litle {rouge?} shot a few {birdy?} seen there fine partriges Weather Cloudy & Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2>
<p>I went to J {Dunneas?} for a meattub & P {Gathered?} apples killed a pig PM Weath Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2>
<p>Sorted & Drew potatoes into the cellar they are badly rotted this year. Weather Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2>
<p>Drew in 7 loads of turnips Weather Clear (squally some)</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2>
<p>Drew in 3 loads of turnips which finished the AM I went to {Major? Mayor?} Mills with 18 bunches Chop * John plowed PM Weather Cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2>
<p>Plowed. Weather fine. Clear.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 10</span></h2>
<p>At home all day Recieved a visit from {B.N?} & family & my father & mother. Nancy complained of sore throat on friday evening still got worse.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 10 Nov 1861</span></h2>
<p>So this morning John & my sister Susanna were talking how Miss {Barbane?} {Snorer?} I told them to {illegible} Dr {illegible} he came this evening & pronounced it Diptheria on Putrid sore throat He prescribed for it {illegible} she seems to do very well {illegible} Weather wind from the east</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2>
<p>Nancy not much better this morning so I went to Markham to Dr Mc he came this evening but found her much better than she was this morning Weather squally & cool. windy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2>
<p>Went to Markham to tell Doctor that Nancy was better Left Measure for a suit for John {purchased?} sheep pen PM Weather. Clear {illegible}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2>
<p>Finished plowing in field near {illegible} Weather Cloudy Plowed below the garden John plowed north windy this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2>
<p>of B.C. house Weather Cloudy pleasant north cold this PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2>
<p>Plowed south of the garden Weather Clear & Cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2>
<p>Drew home 3 loads of edgings high wind last night & today hard frost last night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 17</span></h2>
<p>Started at 6 oc this morning for Dr Mc My Father was taken sick last night with pain in the bowles & vomiting Dr came at noon & prescribed he is better this evening. Weather clear some wind I found the roads as Dry as in {pinly?} D Hoover & wife were here a little while AM but were called home they had some visitors {pacot?} Reesor was here over dinner</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2>
<p>Went to Markham village to tell Dr that Father was better AM worked at sheep pm PM J Ploghed for BC PM Weather Clear Beautiful day warm PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>I went Down to Shlimack plains on little rouge for the young cattle John Commenced to plow in the old meadow but found it frosty they winworked at sheep pen till noon Drew rails from 11th con {concession} PM Weather Clear warm</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23_2"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November 20, 1861</span></h2>
<p>Borded Pumpkin {illegible} Weather Cloudy rather warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2>
<p>Went to ask M Morrison to thrash peas tomorrow AM went to took for thrashing Machine PM Weather Cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2>
<p>Ribbed Turnip potatoe & Corn land I got Dick Shody AM Weather Cloudy wind from East</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2>
<p>Brought home a load of slates & fixed hogs mat John went to {Major? Mayor?} Mills with grist of corn & Rye & barley shop Weather snow squals not very cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24</span></h2>
<p>We all went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel {illegible} by Rev P Reesor sermon on St John {illegible} by Rev H {Barthen?} visitors often service B {illegible} AH {Ramon?} & family Father in laws a few {illegible} this evening Weather about 2 in of snow last night mild today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2>
<p>Took John Cutten to J Iverson to get at {painted?} AM Helped BC to under brush PM Weather Clear Thawing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2>
<p>Fixed barn ready for thrashing AM went to sale at W {Hagemani?} PM Weather Clear some Cloud bought a grain Cradle & part of another @ 81.25</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2>
<p>Had thrashing Machine Thrashed about 160 {Bones?} of fall Wheat Weather Clear AM soft snow PM Thawing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>J & John & CB went to T Woods store where I bought a pair of Coarse boots for myself & a pair for John then we went to G Taits farm & brought home CB Colt from pasture weather cloudy pretty cold thawing PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2>
<p>Helped BS at Butchering John & my Father sold 17 of fall wheat at Major Mills @ 81.3 {John Bins?} Weather 2 in snow last night all thawed today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2>
<p>Cleaned J John took at to M Mill About 12 o noon JS family started to my Fa inlaws {snowed?} all night went to {muting?} at {illegible} Chapel</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">1</span></h2>
<p>today remark for R {Plymore?} sermon on St {Mil?} 22 by {illegible} snowed all the way home about 3 in on the grand this evening</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Dec 2 {illegible} last night</span></h2>
<p>Helped Robert Wallace to kill his hogs Weather pretty {sharp?} rough sleighing light & {illegible}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2>
<p>Helped BrC to kill his hogs Weather Cold Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2>
<p>John helped BrN to kill his hogs I made ready to kill ours tomorrow Weather pretty cold cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2>
<p>killed our 6 hogs Brothers all helped Weather Clear {illegible} thawing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2>
<p>salted meat. {ham?} kid turnip cellar with {deny?} drew nails for straw stack fence Weather fine warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2>
<p>Made fence around straw stack AM went to J Woods PM weath warm cloudy commenced to {rain?} at {dusk?}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 8</span></h2>
<p>We all went to BrD on a visit in the lumber waggon roads very muddy. Weather like April warm some cloudy shower at dark</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2>
<p>Helped my Father to kill his hogs Weather cloudy foggy {was?}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2>
<p>got Tom shod new shoes {illegible} feet {K? C?} M took grist {illegible} to Major Mills PM roads treacherous bad weather cloudy wet windy this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2>
<p>Turned water from large tile drain behind barn & thrashed oats with flail AM I went to M Mills for grist PM Weather heavy wind from north last night some wind today calm this evening frose last night & today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2>
<p>Burried Cedar rollers AM cleaned oats & finished sheep pen roof PM Weather Clear sharp thawed a little</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2>
<p>Helped CrB to kill his hogs & a sheep. Weather Clear thawing John Helped raise {Jamie Milroy?} stables</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2>
<p>J & {illegible} sawed Cedar on road beside By swamp Weather frost last night thawing today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15</span></h2>
<p>went to BrN on a visit in Buggy roads very rough Weather Clear thawing today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2>
<p>This morning J & My Father started from Port Union on the cars & arrived at Berlin at about 2.30 PM stayed all night called on several {friends?} came down to the grande river on business {rent?} day stayed</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>in Preston tonight</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Christmas_day_25"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Christmas day 25</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday December 16 1861</span></h2>
<p>This morning I & my father left home at 5 o clock & walked to Port Union took the Cars & arrived at Berlin at 2.30PM then we went to Mr J Brubakers stayed a little while then went to Mr Joseph Sniders near Berlin & took supper there called on the Red M {Cah?} then returned to Mr B & staid all night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>stayed for the grand river this morning called at Issac {Hagys?} & at the Chickapee Woolen Mills also a few minutes with Old samuel Bricker & arrived at the Rev Joseph Hageys at noon spent a few hours very agreeably then went down to Preston to M Jacob Hageys & staid all night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2>
<p>saw a team Ploughing near Dundas today {written in margins} Took the Cars at 8.30 this morning & came by Harrisburg & Burlington Junction to Toronto at noon took the Rouge stage at 3.30 PM & got home at about 9. PM Had fine weather on out travels</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>Dug out a lime stone in the lane north of our farm AM split wood PM Weather Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2>
<p>Thrashed oats with flail Weather Clear banked turnip Cellar with dung & Mended barn</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2>
<p>roof AM John went to Port Office & I went to BrS to order a new pair of bobsleighs PM Weather pretty cold windy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 22</span></h2>
<p>went to meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon by Rev P Reesor on St John 1st Chap visitors after service Jesse Reesor & family Weather Cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2>
<p>Cleaned Weat AM John went to Markham & I brought home his cutter from Iversons where he got it painted PM Weather snowed last night & nearly all day sleighing rough Cold north wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2>
<p>Cleaned & drew wheat into the granary Weather cold windy Calm this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Christmas day 25</span></h2>
<p>We all went to a feast at my Fathers BrS. N. & C were there with their families. Weather cold cloudy strong East wind this evening.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">31</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_1_1862"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">January 1 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">26 Dec 1861</span></h2>
<p>Cleaned & Drew in wheat thrasher some oats with flail. Weather soft some rain PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2>
<p>Sawed old pine for kindling wood on townline AM split wood & plaided oats PM Weather north wind snowed through the middle of the day calmey this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>Took 10 {Bus?} 7 Wheat to R Wallace at $1.00 her {Bus?} AM chored around PM John G of Bob {shaped shod?} Weather pretty cold cloudy coach any sleighing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2>
<p>Went to C.B.'s in a mist Weather Nite about 1 in snow last night P & Susan started to go to {Muting?} at {Midenans?} but had to turn back the road were to bare</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2>
<p>I & P cut down three pine trees in scarboro bush Weather mild & clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">31</span></h2>
<p>Helped B C to kill a cow AM Took crossent to Blehman to get filed PM I cut cordwood in old bust. Weather mild clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">January 1 1862</span></h2>
<p>Had a quilting party this PM boys & girls some playing in the evening Weather cloudy am very light wind has evening from the north pretty cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2>
<p>I & P helped B N at thrashing Weather clear pretty cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2>
<p>Helped W Morrison clean peas AM P flailed some oats & I got cross cut saw piled at Blehmans PM Weather coldest this season</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2>
<p>killed out own beef had B S & C to help AM helping B S to kill his one PM Weather cold & clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 5</span></h2>
<p>B S & N & Families were here today & helped to dispatch a roasted beef heart Weather Mildes</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2>
<p>B C & family were here PM got dick shod all round AM Went to Port Union station PM for Benjamin {Boubeker?} & his sister Tammy & Miss Tammy C by all from Berlin C W Weather a little snow fell this morning pretty mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2>
<p>weather mild & clear Went to {Brotherenlane?} P N {Reness?} on a visit John & susanne went visiting with the Waterloo people</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8_Jan_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">8 Jan 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_12"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 12</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_19"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 19</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">8 Jan 1862</span></h2>
<p>Went to school meeting in section N 4 scarboro</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2>
<p>AM cut up beef PM Weather cloudy little snow cut sawlogs opposite CB Weather this evening snowy mild & cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2>
<p>chored around AM cut sawlogs PM Weather rainy AM Cloudy PM windy tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2>
<p>cut sawlogs AM went to PO PM Weather cold cloudy AM commenced to snow about noon snowy {yet?} 8 oclock PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 12</span></h2>
<p>At home all day Weather mild cloudy a little disley about 5 in snow tolerable sleighing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2>
<p>I & Nancy went to see Mr C G Reesor who is very sick we found him in a hopeless state AM Helped B C to thresh PM Weather very cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2>
<p>Helped Br C at threshing Weather very cold last night {illegible} coldest this season</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2>
<p>{illegible} AM went to Br S for my cutter & P thrashed oats with horses PM Weather snow from the east about 6 in fell since last night quit about noon. Mild today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2>
<p>went to Whitby with P {uclkey?} to order a pair of Bobsleighs at Donovan Walkey & Co's Weather Clar mild pretty cold this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>Cleaned oats AM threshed oats with horses PM Weather mild a little snow</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2>
<p>Threshed oats with horses AM Went to cedar grove to get a {Buneen?} for John paid $6 for it PM Weather snow AM mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 19</span></h2>
<p>{Ressor sick last night}</p>
<p>Went to meeting at Nebron {illegible} Rev B Ressor sermon on St. John 2 C1-11 by {illegible} Wilderness Rev P Wedeman & wife called PM Weather mild {illeible} snow this morning sleighing good</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2>
<p>threshed oats AM cleaned PM Weather snowed AM Cloudy PM Mild snow a foot deep</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2>
<p>Went to C Reesor funeral sermon by Rev P Reesorand S Holden went to {?} after service Weather mild cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2>
<p>Took 36 Bu fall wheat to Major Mills @ $1.00 chored around PM Went to Br S on a visit in the evening Weather mild & cloudy</p>
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<p>May every honest man turn out a rogue {reapeated 17 times}</p>
<p>May the sword of justice be swayed by the hand of mercy {repeated 15 times}</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan_23_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan 23 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_26"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 26</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">31</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_1"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">February 1</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">17</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Jan 23 1862</span></h2>
<p>{illegible} CB at {illegible}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2>
<p>took {illegible} to {illegible} AM cut some logs PM Weather Clear Mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2>
<p>Went to W Bilts {illegible} Weather {illegible} all day from {illegible} R.W. cut logs</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 26</span></h2>
<p>Went to {illegible} for a visit Weather clear Strong wind from the North East</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2>
<p>Drew 4 logs to {illegible} Mill had Br C {illegible} & himself all day & C B & his oxen PM to draw the logs ready to load Weather Beautiful</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>Chored around Drew oats with the horses {illegible} Went to Reesor {Preach Minister of?} {illegible} in the evening Weather Strong wind from the East slat snow & rain in the evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2>
<p>Drew logs John went with CB to see his father but did not find him {illegible}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2>
<p>Drew logs had CB Oxen to draw {illeible} Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">31</span></h2>
<p>{illegible} AM Took a load of {illegible} wood to {illegible} for AM {illegible} Weather</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February 1</span></h2>
<p>Drew logs had CB Oxen a while AM Weather clear mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2>
<p>home all day took dinner with my mother (my father was in Vaughan} BS & I & families were there Weather mild & clear {illegible}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2>
<p>Drew 2 logs Went to Election of {illegible} at Nebron Chapel at 10 AM Appointed C {illegible} B {Schnai?} & {illegible} Trusted for the Consent PM mild Weather snowed {illegible}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2>
<p>D & P helped {illegible} at threshing Weather</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2>
<p>Drew logs John went to school Weather mild wind from east this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2>
<p>Drew logs Went to B.S. Weather soft rain & snow</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2>
<p>Went to Major Mills with a grist for {illegible} & one for CB school some {illegible} a log for {illegible} want PM went to {illegible} with CB in the evening Weather {illegible} AM clear PM cleared {illegible}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2>
<p>{illegible} Weather Clear {illegible}</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_9"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 9</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_16"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 16</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 9</span></h2>
<p>Went to {illegible} at Wilderness Chapel {Pemont?} by Rev P Reesor sermon on St. Luke 16 C19 {illegible} of C by Rev P {illegible} went to {illegible} after sermon Weather squalls of snow</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2>
<p>Took a load of {Peas? Pause?} to Pickering Harbor @48.00 per {illegible} {Tatherinlaws?} were here this evening Weather mild clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2>
<p>Ashed hands to thresh worked in the barn Weather mild a few inches of snow fell PM soft {illegible}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2>
<p>Went to PH {Remens?} to a quilting helped to Dispatch a fine fat Gobler BrCs M Neighowood's & Father were there Weather fine Mild good sleighing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2>
<p>Went to CBs {illegible} bee Went to BrNs in the evening. Weather snow from east nearly all day</p>
<p>{I went to DMc for had cold}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2>
<p>Had threshing Machine Threshed 83 {Bores?} Barley & 160 ofwheat Weather pretty cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2>
<p>Chored around Br S & family were here this evening Weather Cold Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 16</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Nebron Chapel {illegible} P Reesor {Jenson?} {illegible} by Rev P Grow Visitors after service D G {Hanson?} & wife M {Brilligan?} & family Samuel & Abraham {Butholden?} Br C & family this evening Weather Clear and cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>Went to Markham to get advice from Dr Mc for {illegible} he had symptoms of Croup last night is some better this evening Weather Mild Stormy east wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2>
<p>Went to W Morisons in the morning M Neighswanden {illegible} were here today Weather mild {thawny?}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>Chored around AM Went to Johnstons Sale PM Weather Cloudy East wind Snow this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2>
<p>Had R Wallace to help to clear Barley Johnson not able to work yet Weather clear today {illegible} 4 or 5 in snow last night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2>
<p>J & Br D N & C Drew wood from {Pundys?} for my father Weather pretty cold clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2>
<p>Had R Wallace to help to clear wheat John took a grist of Chop to Cedar Goose Mills Weather Clear Mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2>
<p>At home all day Weather Mild {illegible}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2>
<p>Cleaned some Wheat started for D Mc about 10 a.m. BrC {Elisctesh?} is sick Weather terrible snow & wind from the north</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb_25_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb 25 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_1"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">March 1</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_2"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_9"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 9</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Feb 25 1862</span></h2>
<p>{roads drifted} Started about 6 a m to see {Sm} went to Fatherinlaws for Miss Tammy to work for BrCs W clear cool Cleaned Wheat a while P M</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2>
<p>Drew in wheat Weather Mild & little snow</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2>
<p>Went to BSS & W Bolls AM Hitched up my young Mare Fly PM she went very quick Simon Horner was here a while this evening Weather north wind pretty cold heavy wind tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>{Roads Drifted} About the house all day very Cold Strong north wind BrCs Elisabeth getting letter with inflamation she was very sick</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March 1</span></h2>
<p>I went to BrN AM his wife & son John have the Measles doing pretty well. I & John went to T Woods store PM brought home new {bots?} Weather Clear Cold strong wind from north</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 2</span></h2>
<p>I & Adleline took Hannah Stover home & Called at BrSrs to inform them that M Neighswander Senr had his thigh joint dislocated on Friday while he was turning his horse & Cutter I & Nancy went to B Ns PM Weather Clear Mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2>
<p>Trees Covered with Ice Went to Old S Hoovers for Barbara Barkey to work for us AM filled bags with barley PM Weather rain & sleet from East strong wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2>
<p>Hung our pork to smoke Weather mild snowed about 5 in last night. went to CBs in the evening trees bore down with ice</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2>
<p>I & J took 2 loads Barley to Liverpool harbor @ 53 cts per Bus. Weather Clear Mild Snow 2 feet deep on the level roads very rough & heavy. bad turning out thawed a little</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2>
<p>Went to Father in laws on a visit Weah Mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2>
<p>Ice fell off the trees today. Went to Markham with my father AM Went to BSS PM & to B Lehmans in the evening Weath Mild thawing a little today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2>
<p>Took Nancy to Dr Mc to get a few teeth entracted Dr was not at home. AM Chored around PM W. Mild & Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 9</span></h2>
<p>at home all day Weather Mild Clear a little rain tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2>
<p>Chored around AM Helped CB kill a pig PM Weth Drissly rain nearly all day Clear this evening getting Colder Snow going fast</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_11.2C_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March 11, 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_16"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 16</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_23"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March 11, 1862</span></h2>
<p>Went to sale of the property of the late CG Reesor bought wheel barrow @ $3 3 pigs $1 a piece 2 pails & tea pots 35 cts Weather Clear Mild beautiful day thawing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2>
<p>brought home the things that I bought at the sale sold two of the pegs to my father A.M. settled with J Walki{ineligible} p.m. Weath mild a slight {illegible}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2>
<p>Went to BrC {his brother Christian} bush to look for a tree to make sap trough AM cut maple sawlogs PM Weath Cold east wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2>
<p>Took Nancy to Dr. Mc got two teeth extracted AM cleaned oats PM Weath Drissly rain</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2>
<p>Oiled single & doubles Harness Weath rain from the east all day Trees loaded with ice</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 16</span></h2>
<p>Went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev J Reesor Sermon on St Luke 10 C 23 v to end of chap by Rev H Barkey Weath Snow AM I & Nancy went to B'N's a while this evening snowed about 4 in last night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>Took 50 bus oats to Markham @ 34 cts Weather Clear Mild Cool wind from the north</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2>
<p>Went to B Lehmans AM. I went to D Hoover PM to see how they were with the Measles they are all up again Peter {illegible} very {hoares?} Then we went to Doc' Reesors in the evening Weather warm & Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>Went to Michael Frets on a visit Sleiging good rathr slushy this evening Weath warm Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2>
<p>John helped BrC draw in hay stack I chored round AM Commenced to make sap trough in BrC bush PM Weath Clear Mild Wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2>
<p>Cleaned Oats AM Chored round PM Weath Mild Great Snowstorm from the East about 15 in Snow fell since last night lane blocked</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2>
<p>Shoveled the lane open from end to end AM Drew in Oats PM BrC were here this evening Weath mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 23</span></h2>
<p>Went to BrSs {his brother Simeon} on a visit Weath Mild Snow thawing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2>
<p>Cut Maple logs & 2 rail cuts in Scarboro bush B'Ns were here this evening Weath Mild Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2>
<p>Went to Markham bought grass seed Timothy @ $3.00 per Bus Clover @ $4.50 per Bus J H {illegible}ers were here today Weath Cool north wind clear</p>
<p>first Weekly market day in Markham</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_30"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 30</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">31</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_1"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">April 1</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2>
<p>Cut first logs {Mar} in April Scarboro bush A M had BrCs oxen & drew Maple saw logs onto road out of Markham bush & cleaned Oats P M Weath clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2>
<p>Drew Maple logs to Mill A M had BrC & his Oxen to draw out Maple saw logs out of OCarbone bush & Drew one load to Mill PM Weat Clear</p>
<p>John went for Dr Mc today Nancy has Diptheria</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>Drew one load Maple Saw logs to Mill tapped 50 Maple trees Drew home {illegible} for sap troughs Weat' Clear sap flowed and took kittles into sugar bush drew home wood Snow very deep in the bush almost impassible to get about A M Drew home timber for troughs P M Weath Cold east wind clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 30</span></h2>
<p>Went to Markham to see Dr Mc for Nancy her throat is better But she is weak yet Weather strong east wind, cold, sleet & rain about noon Milder this evening raining a little B B & family were here today. We got supper at fathers</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">31</span></h2>
<p>Mrs John Cober died this morning Gathered sap & chored round A M Made sap troughs P M Weather Cloudy, a little drissly, mild Fatherinlaw was here a while A M</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1</span></h2>
<p>Tapped 25 trees Boiled Sugar A M . Helped K Gourley to Commence Mrs Cobers Grave at Hebron P M. Weath Clear & warm P M</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2>
<p>Helped to finish the grave in the Morning Attended the Funeral at the Hebron Chapel A M Sermon on Revl 14 & 13 v by Revd J {Oyes} Tunker Ministers also remarks by Revds J Busor & H Barkey & by P Cober Tunker Minster. My Brotherinlaw M Neighswander & family & BrS & wife were here for dinner. Weath Cloudy east wind sharp thunder & lightening this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2>
<p>I & Nancy Went to Markham A M Boiled sugar in P M Weather warm & clear sleighing bad</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2>
<p>Drew a large Cedar log from Tates to Cr S's S M for C B. A M. Made sap troughs & went to W Shpp's P M Weath Cool wind from East P M</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_6"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 6</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Good_Friday_18"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">Good Friday 18</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2>
<p>Chored round made handsleigh A M Went to Cedar Grove Mills P M Weath raind from east A M Clear p m</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h2>
<p>at home all day Received a visit from Peter Hoover & his wife Sarah Neighswander, John & Anne Hoover Weathr Clear, Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2>
<p>Chored round A M Boiled sugar P M Weath Clear Cold east wind Thawing a little</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2>
<p>Boiled sugar A M Flailed Oats P M Weath Cold east wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2>
<p>Drew home wood & took Meat tub to Br. Ns to get it hooped Weath Cold east wind. Cloud</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2>
<p>Sawed pine sawlogs & tapped 20 trees A M Boiled sugar P M Sap flows well Weath mild Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2>
<p>Boiled sugar A M Had Br C & his Oxen & C B's Oxen to draw in logs at the A M P M Weath fine & Clear Sap flowed {illegible} roads Muddy. fields Commencing to get bare</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2>
<p>Boiled sugar & Brought home new Cart box from T Browns Weath fine & clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St Mat 21 C 1st to 15 v by Rvd P Reesor visitors after Service B Lehman & Josephus Stover Wea Cool Clear roads Muddy fields getting bare</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2>
<p>Went to Belford A M. Freshed Maple trees & Chored round P M Weath mild & Cloudy Clear P M</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2>
<p>I & John Helped R Wallace at his chopping bee in bush opposite the lane he is chopping cord wood there Weath Cloudy A M Clear P M warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2>
<p>Boiled sugar Weath warm Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>Put sleigh & cutters into summer quarters A M Piled lumber at sm P M Weath cloudy warm raining this evening 8 o clock</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Good Friday 18</span></h2>
<p>Went to B'Cs on a visit. Weath Cloudy rainy warm. Windy this evening. Fall wheat looks first rate grass begins to grow</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>Took 8 bus Chop to Cedar Grove Mills A M Chopped Cordwood in Scarboro bush P M Weather clear cold north wind</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Easter_Sunday_20"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Easter Sunday 20</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Easter_Monday_21"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Easter Monday 21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_27"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_1"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">May 1</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Easter Sunday 20</span></h2>
<p>We all went to BrNs on a visit. Sinom Samuel Elisabeth & Fanny Hoover came to stay all night with us. Weathr Beautiful clear & warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Easter Monday 21</span></h2>
<p>About home all day.Weath commence to storm wind & rain from the east about 9 oc a m raining yet 8 p m</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2>
<p>Cleaned seed Peas a m piled lumber P M. Weathe Cloudy, drissly rain. Cool windy 9 oc p m</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2>
<p>Chored round A M Piled lumber P M Weath Cold north wind Snow Squalls A M</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2>
<p>Split Cordwood in Scarboro bush A M Piled lumber P M Weath Cold north wind clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2>
<p>Boiled Sugar A M went to T McMackon's sale P M bought 2 collars. breast chains & 2 bridles @ 70 cts Weath clear mild sap run well yesterday & today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2>
<p>Boiled sugar & went to Cedar Grove Mills Weathr Clear. Sowed field behind Cider house with grass seed this morning My father caught 5 suckers at BrSs Mill today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 27</span></h2>
<p>At home all day. I was at BrCs awhile P M Weather Mild, Clear, a sharp east wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>I, my Father & John got up at three o clock this morning & went to Br Ss Mill to fish Caught one sucker Came home. Started at 8 o clock for Pierces with John Br N & his Man A McNear & caught 180 suckers Weath rainy A M Clear P M Suckers caught in Peticoat Creek above the Kingston road</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2>
<p>Boiled sugar A M Took 19.10 lbs Wheat to Major Mills @ 95 cts Weathr Clear, Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2>
<p>Took ploughs to BSs & brought home kettle & buckets from sugar bush A M Commenced to plow in meadow P M. Weath Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1</span></h2>
<p>Plowed till 10 A M when it began to rain Hitched up at noon when it commenced again at 3 P M Strong wind from the eas</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2>
<p>Went to the Funeral of B Lehmans Child A M Remarks by Red J Reesor Sermon on {long space} by Revd H Barkey Went to Markham to get clothes for John P M Weath Cloudy foggy A M Warm thuder clouds in the west P M</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_4"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 4</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_11"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 11</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2>
<p>Plowed. Went to W Sappy for six bus barley @ 67 cts per Bus. Weathr. heavy clouds. Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Rd O Burkhold T Reesor Sermon on St John 10 c 1st to 12 v Went to my Fatherinlaws after Service Weath Cool, showy P M</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2>
<p>Plowed. Weath Clear heavy clouds Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2>
<p>Plowed. John went to Whitchurch this P M his Brother inlaw John Pipher Died yesterday morning the funeral is tomorrow 10 A M. Weath Clear, Cool north wind strong</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2>
<p>Plowed A M Took 11 bus Oats to G Burtons P M Got Tom shod after supper Weath Clear, north strong wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2>
<p>Sowed Peas on east side of Creek in old meadow & oats on west side Weath Clear windy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2>
<p>Finished harrowing in Meadow A M Commenced Plowing below the lane P M Weath warm windy clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2>
<p>Finished Plowing below lane A M Stopped holes under board fence on Pickering townline & hunted up our Calves P M went to S M in the evening for some boards Weath warm clear north wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 11</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Hebron Remark by Rd J Reesor Sermon on St Mat 18 c by Rv H Barkey Visitors at service O Hollinger Went to D Hoovers P M Weath Clear Mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2>
<p>Sowed Barley below the lane & Peas near Hoovers Weath Clear windy Jack Strohm & wife from Indiana were here this morning they were at my Fathers all night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2>
<p>Woods turned green Finished Cultivating & Harrowing Peas A M Harrowed Ribbed Wheat stubble in big Field P M Weath Drissly & Rainy A M Cloudy P M</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2>
<p>Rolled in Peas & some Oats in old Meadow when the Roller broke at noon. Plowed in big field P M Weath clear comfortable</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2>
<p>Plowed. Nancy went to see J H Rami?s son Weathr Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2>
<p>Plowed. Weathr Clear Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>Plowed A M Washed Sheep P M Weath Clear Warm</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_25"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 25</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18</span></h2>
<p>At home all day. BrCs my Mother & Sister took Supper here Weath warm clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>Minist departed Today Plowed. Weath Cold. Wore vest Smock & coat & mitts</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2>
<p>Sowed big field with Oats. W clear cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2>
<p>Finished harrowing & I went to Bss am Went to Dr. M.C pm Barbara Barkey has Diptheria. Weat. heavy rain East wind. Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2>
<p>Plowed South of Church Sowed & Ran it with spring Wheat. Wet Clear cool Dr was to see Mrs Barkey She is a little better</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2>
<p>I my Fathr P Duncan BrN & A Mcna went Down the little Rouge at 3 a m to look for Mullet got none. Came home at 7. Plowed root ground Mrs E Neighswander Came to work today Weath cold north wind clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2>
<p>Queens Birthday Finished plowing root ground & I went to Cedar Grove Mills a m John harrowed root ground p m & I fixed fences & Piled brush in new meadow Weath clear cold north wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 25</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Altona Sermon by Revd H Barkey on St Mat 24 1st to 37 v Went to S G Reeson's after service Weath clear cold wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2>
<p>I Planted Corn below the garden John Rolled barley spring wheat & Commenced the big Oat field Weath cool cloudy rain this evening 8 p m</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2>
<p>I Sowed Carrots below the garden & went to BrS's for radish seed am & John finishe Rolling Commenced to plant potatoes below the garden PM Weat cloudy warm cold PM north wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>Planted potatoes got some seed at BrSs @ 60 cts per bus. John went for new clothes at {As N Strong} Weath clear cold north wind</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_June_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May June 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_28_Sunday_Ascension_day"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">May 28 Sunday Ascension day</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">31</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_June_1"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday June 1</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May June 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May 28 Sunday Ascension day</span></h2>
<p>Finished Planting potatoes this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd J Bear of Waterloo. Sermon on Mark 19 c 14 v to end of chap by Red P M Brenneman of Allen County Ohio U S in the afternoon I went to Brs C. N. & S with Mr John Diller also of Allen County Ohio he come home with Me to sta all night. Weath clear warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2>
<p>Went to Major Mills with Sample of fall Wheat did not sell, & went to Cedar Grove Mills with grist A M Drew stone off Fallow back of barn P M Weather Clear Revd Tillman Moyer of Clinton C W is at My Fathers tonight. the yearly Conference was held at Widemans Chapel today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">31</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel today Remarks by Revd A Moyer of Clinton C W then Revd Joseph Hagey {read} 26 C St Mat & Commented on it then Revd T Moyer read 27 C St Mat & afterwards the Lords Supper was celebrated Red T Moyer officiated. I & John went to Cedar Grove Mills this evening Weath clear beautifull</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday June 1</span></h2>
<p>At home all day. Weath Clear warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2>
<p>Took 2 loads Fall Wheat to Major Mills @ 95cts per bus Fatherinlaws were here this P M Weath Clear warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2>
<p>Took a load of Wheat to Major Mills A M. Pulled Pidgeon weed P M W. Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2>
<p>Pulled Pigeon Weed A M Took Wool to Markham Carding Mills P M Weath Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2>
<p>John Commenced plowing fallow J Drew tiles to drains in fallow & got some at BrSs & Cs & at CBs laid some this evening Weat Clear pretty warm</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_6"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">June 6</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Whit_Sundy_8"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Whit Sundy 8</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Whit_Monday_9"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Whit Monday 9</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June 6</span></h2>
<p>I helped W Morrison to lay tiles in Fallow & John plowed A M We both filled drain P M Weath clear warm Plowed. Weath Slight Shower this Morning</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2>
<p>Distant thunders</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Whit Sundy 8</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks & Sermon on St John 14 C 23 v to end of chap by Red J Reesor Visitors after Service Jacob & Samuel Barkey Jacob Hoover & wife, Uncle D Burkholder & wife David Burkholer & wife {Munro} & Susan Burkholder were at supper Weath clear & pleasant</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Whit Monday 9</span></h2>
<p>Idling about home Catched 8 chubs in our dam I & My Father went to S M after supper with small net & caugh 9 small fish. Water very low Weath clear beautiful</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2>
<p>Wheat out in heads Plowed. Weath. Warm clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2>
<p>I went to Major Mills Nancy went with me to R Wallace's this Morning. then I & John Finished Plowing Fallow got done this evening Wat. warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2>
<p>Worked on the road in Scarboro at B.Ss A M. rained nearly all P M Idled ?med round in Br. Ss woodshed</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2>
<p>Worked on the road A M I went to Dunbarton for salt but did not get any P M John Harrowed the potatoes Weath clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Willemans remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on St John 3 C 1st @ 16th v by Revd J Willeman Went to J H Ramer after service Weath clear cool frost last night</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sundy_22"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sundy 22</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>Seven Gipsy waggons went {illegible} down Pickering Townline today Got Mr Anthoney's turnig drill and sowed nearly all our turnips Weat Pretty warm clouded up this evening Rained a little this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2>
<p>Finished sowing turnips made some fence near grave yard drew some of BrCs rails from W Morrisons sideroad. Planted a few mangels this evening Weath cloudy a fine shower this P M distant thunder</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>Made fence near grave yard and round Orchard made rounds for wagon rack and done some road work at old lime kiln this evening. Weath rainy A M clear P M</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2>
<p>Drew chips & firewood A M John Plowed north of Br Cs house P M I commenced to draw out cordwood after supper Weath clear A M cloudy P M go Raining this evening 9 oclock hardy frost last night.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2>
<p>Drew out Cordwood I & John Went to W Beebe's to get stone drills Pointed in the evening Weath warm cool windy this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sundy 22</span></h2>
<p>Went to Jesse Reesor's they were not at home CBr Ns & C.Bs here here for supper Weath Clear warm cool this morning</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2>
<p>Drew out wood. W Clod hoed the corn Weath Cloudy A M rained a while P M</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2>
<p>Worked on roads in Markham Weat cloudy a little rain Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2>
<p>Drew dung on Fallow W Clod filled & John Harrowed it Weat. Warm. Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2>
<p>Drew dung. Weather warm clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2>
<p>Drew dung. Weath Warm clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>Drew dung. I took Barbara Barkey to J Hoovers after supper. Weath vry warm BrS put a new pump into front well</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jun_July_1962"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jun July 1962</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_June_29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday June 29</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_1"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July 1</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_6"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 6</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Jun July 1962</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday June 29</span></h2>
<p>At Home all day BrS & Family were here John Hoover was here at supper he brought Barbara home Weath Cloudy. Warm. sultry looks like rain</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2>
<p>Went to Markham Village A in the Morning then went to raising of CBr barn Weath Cler. Cold wind from the north fine shower last night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1</span></h2>
<p>Went to Markham Market with butter Sold at 10 cts A M skuffled Corn & Pottatoes P M John Commenced Cross Plowing fallow Weat Clear comfortabel</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2>
<p>Went to Dunbarton fo a barrel of Salt A M went to J Higgin's shed raising P M Weath pretty warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2>
<p>I Finished drawing dung John Plowed Weath Pretty warm Received a visit from M Neighswander Sen & wife p m</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2>
<p>John Plowed I spread dung & put Plaster on turnips BrS Painted bob sleigh Weath very warm clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2>
<p>Both plowed Weath very warm went to S M to father this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h2>
<p>Very dry rain wanted very badly Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on St Luke 15 C by Red J Grover Visitors after services. Simon Elizabeth & Fanny Hoover John Reesor Senr & wife awhile P M Weath about the warmest day this Season. there was a cool breeze from the north</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2>
<p>Finished Plowing Weath warm cooler this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2>
<p>John Plowed corn & Potatoes I went to B S to get a shoe onto dick & Drew sheep dung on a pile in south townline put Plaster on turnips this evening Weath warm</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_12"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">July 12</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2>
<p>Commenced to Mow opposite C Br Weath fine Showers comfortable this morning</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2>
<p>I went to Cedar Grove Mills in the morning & the{n} Helped W Sapp to Blast rock, behind the barn John took my Father & Mother to Port Union this Morning then went to Toronto this evening he brought them home Weat comfortable</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2>
<p>Had BrCs Oxen to roll out some stone this Morning. Then I & John Finished Mowing in Scarboro A M W Morrison came at noon then we raked & cocked some that was dry I went to Cedar Grove Mills after supper J & W Mowed in orchard Weat. Clar mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July 12</span></h2>
<p>I Helped W Sapp Blast Rocks A M J & Willy Finished Mowing Orchard Drew in the Hay Out of Scarboro P M Weath pretty warm Distant thunder this eveing looks like rain</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Red J Reesor Sermon on by Red J Barkholder Went to Fatherinlaws after Service. Weat warm looks like rain</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2>
<p>Mowed in Old Meadow Weath Comfortable Fine rain last night. Some thunder</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2>
<p>I went to Sparta In the morning J & W finished mowing old meadow & then we fixed {b}urning pit a m. J Plowed Ws potatoes P M I went to BSS. Weath showry. Cool. comfortable</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2>
<p>I & J Mowed 1 1/2 acres of grass at Purdy Weath Comfortable Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>Drew in the hay out of Orchard & 1 1/2 loads out of Old Meadow Weath Clear. Comfortable</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2>
<p>Drew in 2 load Out of Old Meadow & 3 loads from Purdys thined a few turnips this morning they look pretty well Weat Clear Comfortable</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>Scuffled & thined turnips Father & J brought a little hay from Purdys which finishes our haying except a little swale grass Weath comfortable commenced to rain about 4 P M looks rainy yet 9 P M</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_27"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 20</span></h2>
<p>Went to BrNs for dinner & to BrSs for tea had a fine feast of white raspberries & strawberries at B S' Weath heavy rain & thunder last night. bountiful showers today these rains are worth thousands to the Country We have had a remarkable dry spring the Crops are rather short but these rains will help them</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2>
<p>I & J Drew dung out of sheds onto townline Weath cloudy not vry warm a little drissly Br N's & S's Picked Cherries. this is my son Levi's second Birthday</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2>
<p>I & J thined turnips. Weath. Cloudy. ground wet. Our turnips look very well in general</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2>
<p>Made ladder for Picking Cherries A M thinned turnips P M Weath. rained some A M clear P M. I went to R Money store this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2>
<p>Thined turnips. I bought a new Washing Machine of Mr. Hilts of dunbarton for $11. Weath clear fine shower at noon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2>
<p>Finished thinning turnips A M. Drew out cordwood P M Weath clar. Comfortable</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2>
<p>Drew out Cordwood. W M Mowed part of swale in big Meadow Weat Clear pritty warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 27</span></h2>
<p>Went to B Lehman's. Weath Cler Comfortable cloudy this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>Finished Mowing swale shelled some corn I cut road round wheat field behind Cider house Weat rainy A M clear P M heavy thunder storm & rain this evenig</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2>
<p>J & W Drew dung I & Father got reaper ready & took ut to C B's to cut his old land wheat. A M Done nothing P M Weath. rain. rain. rain ground full of water roads muddy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2>
<p>Cut 6 1/4 acres of wheat for C B till about 3 P M. Then cut about 5 acres behind cider house in our own field. Weath beautiful clear not very warm</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_31"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">July 31</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_1"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August 1</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_3"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 3</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July Aug 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July 31</span></h2>
<p>finished cutting wheat behind cider house A M. Then cut half of field near the dam P M Weath clear pretty warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August 1</span></h2>
<p>Finished cutting wheat near dam & cut part of barlay ground Weath. Clear warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2>
<p>Cut 4? acres of old land fall wheat for Br C. raked & cocked hay in big Meadow swale after supper Weath very warm Distant thunder at noon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 3</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rd J Reesor Sermon on St Mark 8 C 1st to 10 v by Revd J Wideman Br Cs were here for supper Weath warm clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2>
<p>I & Nancy went to T Woods this morning W & J finished raking hay in big Meadow swale then we cut some wheat in barley ground till noon then Drew in the hay & 1 load of wheat out of field behind Cider house P M Weat Clear very warm M Neighswanders Infant son about 9 Days old Died today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2>
<p>I & Nancy went to the Funeral at Martins Sermon on {long blank space} by Red H Barkey Father J & W finished cuting wheat A M then Drew in 7 loads P M I helped to unload & hoed turnips P M</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2>
<p>I raked & bound for BrC Father J & W finished Drawing in behind Cider house & commenced in field near dam. Weath warm clere</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2>
<p>Moved fence corners around both wheat fields & hoed turnips Weath rained this morning until about 9 A M clear P M</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2>
<p>Drew in out of field near dam. Weath very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2>
<p>Hoed & thined turnips on the Carrot drills & I took yarn to Mrs Wismer at W Burkholder's A M Finished Drawing in fall wheat P M Weath warm. Received a call this evening from Anthoney & Samuel Doner Miss Jane Miller & Susan Stokely from {illegible} Markham</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_Aug_10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday Aug 10</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_17"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 17</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Aug 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday Aug 10</span></h2>
<p>Cober's A M Went to BrCs PM Weat Clar, warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2>
<p>Drew Father's wheat from Pardys to BrN's barn A M Hoed turnips & helped BrS Draw in wheat after supper Weat warm slight rain at noon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2>
<p>I cultivated in fallow W Mowed barley J went to Dr is not right well Weat Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2>
<p>Finished Cultivating fallow & helped W finish plowing barley A M Drew in hay out of wheat field fence corners & hoed turnips P M Weat Clear pretty warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2>
<p>Took grist to Cedar grove & Drew in one load of barley A M. Done nothing P M Weat clar A M rained P M</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2>
<p>Went to Cedar Grove Mills for grist A M hoed turnips P M Weath Cool Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2>
<p>Finished hoeing turnips & raked barley A M Drew in 5 loads P M John went to Dr. is not quite well yet. Weat Clear. Comfortable</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 17</span></h2>
<p>At home all day. Received a visit from Abraham Grover {Ja?} & Miss Barbara & Elisabeth Grover Weat Cler. Cool.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2>
<p>Took in rack ful of barley which finishes our Drawing in then pulled peas in sod I Drew home barly rakings from Br Cs for Father after supper Weat Cler warm some thunder showers passed over</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>Helped C B at threshing untill 3 P M then Drew large stone off fallow with C B's Oxen Weath Clear warm. have blind man & little girl tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2>
<p>Pulled peas. J Harrowed fallow Weat. clear. warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2>
<p>Finished pulling peas in sod & burned brush A M Drew in 4 loads of peas P M Weath warm. clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2>
<p>Chored round A M Went to Sparta & to B Ss for strawberry plants P M Wat rained A.M Clear P.M Warm</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_24"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_31"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 31</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept_1"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">Sept 1</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Aug Sept 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2>
<p>I & Father Helped BrN at threshing A M J & W Drew Dung on of road barley stuble & I helped P M Weat. pretty warm cool north wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Rev J Burkholder Sermon on St Mat 18 chap by Rev H Barkey Went to Jesse Reesors after service Wet Clear. Cool. Comfortable</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2>
<p>I & W helped D Hoover to bind spring wheat J ridged barley stubble H Wisner pulled peas in field near Hoovers Weat Clear warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2>
<p>Cradled Oats in sod J Duncan helped. W. warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2>
<p>Done nothing A M I & W Cradled Oats in Sod P M Weat rain A M Clear P M</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>Sowed wheat on barley Stubble this morning J harrowed I & W pulled peas A M bound up all oats on sod P M Weat Clear warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2>
<p>I & W pulled peas J Ridged in fallow Went to Br Ns binding bee this evening Weat Clear mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2>
<p>hard frost I & W pulled peas J ridged fallow I went to R Milroys binding bee tonight Weat Clear Mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 31</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Hebron. Remarks by Red J Reesor Sermon on {long blank area} by Rd H Barkey Visitors after service J Hoover Sen & family M.N. Jr & family J H Ramer & family at supper Weat Clear Mild a little rain this evening Uncle Saml Reesor's horses ran away this morning they turned up our lane & upset the Carriage Some of the family were badly but not seriously bruised.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept 1</span></h2>
<p>I & J ridged up Weat cool windy this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2>
<p>Had Machine A M threshed 69 bus barley & 75 bus fall Wheat Finished ridging P M Weath pretty cold. strong cold North wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2>
<p>Hard frost Melons {frose} Sowed fallow. Weath Cool clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2>
<p>Cut oats with reaper in big field had 20 hands binding tonight. J finished harrowing fallow Weather. fine. warm.</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept_5_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sept 5 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_7"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 7</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_14"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 14</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept 5 1862</span></h2>
<p>I & J shocked Oats all day Sat big field. Weat warm I went to A. McCreight's binding bee tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2>
<p>I & Nancy went to T Woods store A M J plowed north of gravyard both plowed P M cleaned grist after supper W. showry nearly all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 7</span></h2>
<p>at home all day Br S & family were here at tea Weath Cool blustery cloudy. rain last night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2>
<p>Got dick shod & went to Cedar Grove Mills AM turned peas & pulled a few PM Cut a little spring wheat after supper. Weath shower AM clear cold PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2>
<p>Pulled peas AM Drew in PM C B finished pulling our peas PM Weath clear mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2>
<p>Had Br N with team Drew in all peas all oats out of sod & 1 load out of big field. Weat clear mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2>
<p>Drew in 3 loads of Oats. Weath. Clear mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2>
<p>Drew in 3 loads of Oats Sowed pea ground north of graveyard Finished Cutting Oats after supper. Wath. showry, AM windy PM clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2>
<p>I & J helped W Sapp thresh AM little willie bound oats W Sapp & man helped to finish binding Oats & spring wheat PM & I & J Drew in all the Oats this evening Weath. Clear. cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 14</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Rev H Barkey Sermon on St Luke 10 c 23 v to end of chap Went to M. Neighswander's {J?} after service. Weath. cloudy AM. clear PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2>
<p>I helped Br. C hoe weeds & spread ashes in his fallow J plowed & sowed wheat opposite Br C. house. Weat clear AM. Cloudy PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2>
<p>Chopped old logs in little fallow at end of lane & Drew in spring wheat. Weath. Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>I helped Br N Drag new land J picked & raked in fallow Weath cloudy AM clear PM. Robert Milroy Died today of consumption</p>
<p>thanksgiving Day {written in margin}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2>
<p>I Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove Chapel Red J Wagoner Preached on St John 14 c 6 v</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sund_28"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">Sund 28</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2>
<p>In the afternoon I & John went shooting in big Swamp shot two pidgions Weath cloudy squaly AM. Clear PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>Went to R Milroys funeral A M Drew home cordwood out of fallow PM Weat cloudy AM clear PM.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2>
<p>Drew home cordwood. had Br Cs Oxen to draw old logs off fallow raked & burned. W. clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Wideman's Chapel Jacob Hoover & his wife D B Hoover & wife were Baptised today. Sacrement was distributed today Weat. clear Went to John Hoovers on the {illegible } Markham after service</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2>
<p>hoed thistles & raked in fallow AM Picked cider apples PM W. clear warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2>
<p>Sowed fallow AM drew home wagon rack full of edgings PM trimed apple trees Weath clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2>
<p>Brought home cider mill & laid stable floors. Weath cool. clear. rained last night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2>
<p>Mowed clover at Purdy's Weath clear.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2>
<p>John finished mowing AM I chored round Topped corn PM Weath clear Went to T Woods in the evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2>
<p>Turned hay at Purdy's AM Drew home 1 load PM Weath warm clear. this is my 26th Birthday</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sund 28</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon by Revd J Grover Sacrement was distributed Visitors after service Simon Saml Fanny & Lissy Hoover J Grover Junr. Sam & Nancy Lehman & H Reesor B {Schman} & family for supper Weath clear warm Beautiful</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2>
<p>Made Cider A M Drew a load of hay from Purdys PM Had Paring bee this evening Weath cloudy</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept_30"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sept 30</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_1"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October 1</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_5"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 5</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_12"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 12</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept Oct 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept 30</span></h2>
<p>Boiled apple sauce & cleaned a load of Barley Weath Cloudy. Col Slight drissel</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October 1</span></h2>
<p>{Fixed} Drying House & chored round Weath cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2>
<p>Cleared Barley for seed & Carried it intoo Granery AM I Went to Mill & to Sparta & J went to B S. PM Wea Cloudy rainy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2>
<p>Dug Potatoes AM Had J Duncan & little Willy to help threshed some Oats PM Weath Cloudy AM rained a while PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2>
<p>Started for Dunbarton with a load of barley & then heard that they had quit buying Then left it at T Woods & came home AM Took Barbara Barkey home PM John J Duncan & little Willy Dug Potatoes Weath rained this Morning Cleared up at noon. Strong west wind PM & tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 5</span></h2>
<p>Received a visit from Old D Hoover & wife then went to Br Cs for supper. Weath Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2>
<p>I went to Whitby with load of Barley Sold @ 70 cts J finished Digging Potatoes Weath Clear AM rained PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2>
<p>John Commenced plowing in sod stubble I drew rails AM Went to A McCreights raising PM Weath Clear, a little drissly AM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2>
<p>I & J Duncan split rails J Plowed W. warm clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2>
<p>J Plowed I Chored AM I & J Duncan split rails PM Weath Cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2>
<p>D I killed a pig & chored AM Went to W Morrisons & Drew a load of rails to little fallow PM J plowed Weath Cloudy rained this evening.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2>
<p>I & J Duncan split rails AM I Drew ome load PM J Plowed Weath clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 12</span></h2>
<p>Went to Br Cs Weath. clear white frost last night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2>
<p>Drew rails & went to pay Mrs Wismer for weaving AM Went to R Milroys sale PM bought Wood sleigh at $5.00 Weath clear AM cloudy PM</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Oct_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Oct 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15_15"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">15 15</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_26"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 26</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Oct 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2>
<p>Fenced north side of fallow AM Picked apples PM Weath clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">15 15</span></h2>
<p>Went to B Ss & T Woods AM Went to BR P PM Weath. Cold. Cloudy.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2>
<p>Picked limestones out of creek in Scarboro bush & got Iron {?inted} handspike made at B Ss H went to Br Cs Paring bee this evening W. rainy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>Drew in Corn AM Picked Appls PM Weath clear Beautiful. John Diller arrived here from Ohio this evening he proposes staying awhile in Canada</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18</span></h2>
<p>Went to Br Ss Weathr. rained this Morning. Clear today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>Chored round AM Went to P Sapp's sale PM Weath clear. cool.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2>
<p>Went to Cedar Grove AM Helped Br C to raise Hogpen & chored round PM W. rainy AM. Clear. PM</p>
<p>{written in margin} John plows nearly every day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2>
<p>I & J Diller Husked Corn. & Drew in Corn Pumpkins & beans He Intends to work for me awhile Weat. Windy. Cool Cloudy We had a few hands paring apples tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2>
<p>I Helped D Hoover at threshing J D flailed Oats J Plowed Weath a little snow this morning Cool Clear. today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2>
<p>Cleaned Oats & Picked Apples Weath Cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2>
<p>Threshed a few Peas & Picked apples Weath cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 26</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Hebron. Sermon on {long blank space} by Revd J Reesor Visitors. Br N & family & {MrMs} B Schman Weath Snowy Squally Cloudy. Cold all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2>
<p>Picked apples. Weath fine. Pared apples at Cs tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>Made Cider this morning Then went to Meeting at Hebron Revd Mr Sapp from New York state Preached on St {long blank space} Fatherinlaws were here for Dinner I & J D went to Belford PM Weath Clear Mild.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2>
<p>I & J D went along rouge flats to get bitter sweet roots for Fathers rhumatism he has been lame a good while. AM Picked appls & boiled cider for sauce. PM Weath clear</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Oct_30_1862"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Oct 30 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">31</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov_1"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov 1</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_2"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_9"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 9</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Oct 30 1862</span></h2>
<p>I Went to Belford AM J D sawed wood & boile sauce I helped to finish it PM then we made turnip Knives & commenced to pull turnips this evening Weath clear. warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">31</span></h2>
<p>I J & P D pulled turnips Went to Br S's paring bee this evening W. beautiful warm clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1</span></h2>
<p>Pulled turnips AM J & J D went to Markham & I worked on roads in Scarboro PM W. clear warm beautifull</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 2</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Widemans. Remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on {long blank space} by Revd J Burkholder Went to Fatherinlaws after service brought Miss Fanny to work W. cloudy. cool north wind</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2>
<p>Finished Puling turnips & carrots J & J D threshed a few Oats this morning W. heavy rain last night clear nearly all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2>
<p>Made Cider AM I & J D Drew in 5 load of turnips & J helped BR C pull turnips PM W clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2>
<p>I & Br C helped Father to measure a job at Purdys J & J D drew turnips AM J D helped Br C to pull turnips & I & J Drew in PM finished a {bit} of sauce this evening W. cloudy some rain this PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2>
<p>J & J D threshed a few peas this morning then we Drew in turnips W. clear ground frose last night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2>
<p>Made Cider & finished Drawing in & pitting turnips We have about 650 bushels turnips including a few Carrots & globes. W. hard frost last night. Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2>
<p>Cleaned a load of fall Wheat & I took it to Major Mills AM at 83 cts the boys threshed some Peas & I went to Cedar Grove Mills with a grist PM Weath. Cold Snowed about 2 in today {in margin} looks like winter</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 9</span></h2>
<p>Went to C Bs on a visit W. warmer snow melted today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2>
<p>Boys threshed peas & I made fence & chored AM J plowed J D Helped B C & I went to CD Cedar Grove Mills PM Weath clear warm roads as good as need be</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12_12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">12 12</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_16"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 16</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_23"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 23</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2>
<p>I & J D drew in potatoes AM they are rotted badly then we all went to N Burkholders sale PM Weath. Warm, strong wind, east tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">12 12</span></h2>
<p>Drew stone for wall under new barn that I Intend to build next summer if all is well A M Drew limestone out of creek bed in Scarboro bush PM W. cloudy warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2>
<p>I helped Br N to plow I & J D made stock fence & drew stone W. cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2>
<p>Had threshing machine threshed 9 bus spring wheat & 191 bus fall wheat W. cloudy windy tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2>
<p>Drew stone AM I & J D went to T Woods & to C Pettys & got a load of 2. in tiles. PM I Drew dung on pits & turnip cellar W. clear cold frose hard last night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 16</span></h2>
<p>I took Miss Fanny home W. wind from east. cold. roads good as in July</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>Chored round AM J D made crutches for my Father his foot is bad yet with rhumatis J D threshed peas. J plowed & I took grist to Cedar Grove for Father PM W. rainy AM cloudy. mild. PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2>
<p>J Commenced to plow in wheat stubble near barn I & J D drew stones & killed pig at noon. W. mild April weather</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>I went to {Br} S's & boys cleaned peas & split & sawed wood Chored round PM. W. rainy all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2>
<p>Chored round AM I & J D went to R Rodgerson's sale PM & I went to T Woods W. rain & soft snow nearly all day. roads muddy. mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2>
<p>I helped Br N's man Draw in logs at S M & J helped C B kill a pig. AM. J plowed & I drew saptroughs into bush out of place where we boiled sugar W. clear mild frost last night J D commenced to chop opposite the lane today I sold a {piec} of bush to W Morrison at $15 per acre</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2>
<p>J Plowed I went to Cedar Grove Mills AM. Opened mouth of tile drains & chored round PM W. pretty cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 23</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon by Rd J Reesor on St Mat 18 c Visitors. Colon & Elizabeth Reesor Anne Woodson & Mrs Neighswander & Anne Reesor. W. cold windy ground frose</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov_1862_Dec"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov 1862 Dec</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_30"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 30</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Dec_1"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Dec 1</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_7"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 7</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1862 Dec</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2>
<p>{illegible} Helped C B move his stable to new barn Split cordwood W. pretty warm thawing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2>
<p>Br N.s man came to help to plow frose to hard this Morning then I & J fixed barn roof & underbrushing AM Drew stones PM. W. clear warm. picked some beech nuts at noon W. mild. cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2>
<p>I J & Br N plowed W. mild. cloudy snowing to night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>I brought home woodsleigh from R Milroys AM Drew elm sawlog to S M. & J plowed PM W. 3 in snow fell last night thawed some today fressing tonight Sleighing bad</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2>
<p>I underbrushed AM & helped Br N put in logs at S M with C B's Oxen PM J went for Miss Fanny Hoover to work but she could not come Dr Mc was here this evening to see my Father he says he is afflicted with Inflammatory rhumatism. W warm thawing a little. soft snow</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 30</span></h2>
<p>I & J D went to Tunker Meeting at J Cobers Sermon In German by S. Snider on 1st Chap to Romans 14.15.16 & 17 Vers In English by P Cober on same text. W. mild snowing this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec 1</span></h2>
<p>I helped Br C to kill pigs. J Drew dung on south end of turnip cellar & Drew home some wood. Weathr. mild thawing snowed a few inches last night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2>
<p>I helped Br. N. kill his pigs J went to Markham W. thawing. Mild. Clear.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2>
<p>I went to B Ss AM. Buried Cider Mill PM W. snowed about 5 in. Clear this evening Sleighing tolerable.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2>
<p>I. J & J D killed my Fathers 2 pigs. W. Mild. Cloudy AM. clear PM. My Father could not get out to the shop</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2>
<p>Cleaned & Drew in wheat . W. clear mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2>
<p>Cleaned & Drew in wheat W. cold strong N wind Some Snow this is the coldest day we have had this season</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 7</span></h2>
<p>At home all day W. very cold clear fressing hard</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2>
<p>Helped Br. S kill pigs W. Mild Cloudy AM snowed about 6 in PM.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2>
<p>killed our pigs. W. Mild. Sleighing tolerable. This is my wife Nancy's 23rd Birthday</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Dec_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Dec 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_14"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 14</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_21"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Christmas_day_25"><span class="tocnumber">17</span> <span class="toctext">Christmas day 25</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">18</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec 1862</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2>
<p>Chored round Salted Pork & C. Went shooting white PM. W. clear mild thawing PM 1862</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2>
<p>I. J. & J D went down to Purdy's to show J D where to cut some wood for my father. W. clear thawing fast PM. warm threshed oats with horses PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2>
<p>J went to Markham & I chored round AM threshed Oats with horses PM. W. warm thawing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2>
<p>I shot a beef for Br C & then we cleaned oats AM I went to Cedar Grove Mills with chop PM. W. Cloudy warm. rainy PM roads muddy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 14</span></h2>
<p>Went to Br. Ns on a visit. W. Foggy Cloudy drissly warm muddy. Snow all gone exept fence corners</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2>
<p>Had Br. S to help to convert our cook house into a kitchen W. warm. rainy. cloudy.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2>
<p>I & J D worked at kitchen J went to T Woods AM & to Cedar Grove Mills PM. W. Mild. Clear Windy tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>Went to J Duncan's Chopping bee at Br. Cs W. Cold. Clear. Wind from the north</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2>
<p>I helped Br. N make road to sawlogs AM Went to Cedar Grove PM J started going to Scarboro School today. W. windy clear cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>Worked at kitchn Br. N helped AM W. cold windy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2>
<p>Helped Br. S to saw fire wood with machine W. cold. cold breese from the north</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 21</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Hebron. Remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on St John 1st Chap 18 to 28 vers My Father was not able to attend. he is not very well yet. Weath milder. snowing this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2>
<p>Helped C. B. to kill 6 pigs & a beef. W. mild. Clear</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2>
<p>Helped Br S to kill a beef AM Chored round PM W. mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2>
<p>killed our beef & 1 hog W. cloudy. mild. trees covered with white frost</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Christmas day 25</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St. luke by Revd H Barkey My Father not able to attend W. mild clear beautiful Visitors today B Schman & family Manase Frets & family John took Miss Fanny home this PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2>
<p>I went to T Woods AM Worked at kitchen PM J & J D worked at it all day Weath rainy all day</p>
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<h2>Contents</h2>
<span class="toctogglespan"></span></div>
<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Dec_1862_1863"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Dec 1862 1863</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29_1862"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">29 1862</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">31</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#New_Years_Day_Jan_1st_1863"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">New Years Day Jan 1st 1863</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_4"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 4</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_11"><span class="tocnumber">17</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 11</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">18</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">19</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">20</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">21</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li>
</ul></div>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec 1862 1863</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2>
<p>I & J D cleaned & brought home my Fathers wheat from Br Ns AM worked a while at kitchen PM J was in Markham with Susan. W. Mild. cloudy, April weather</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>{illegible} at home all day. Br Ns were here W. mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">29 1862</span></h2>
<p>I lathed in kitchen J & J D went to Markham Weath. Mild. Jan 1863</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2>
<p>I went to Sparta AM. Lathed in kitchen PM W. clear cold. roads rough</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">31</span></h2>
<p>Helped J D at his chopping bee in our bush. W. clear mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">New Years Day Jan 1st 1863</span></h2>
<p>Went to Fatherinlaws W. Mild clear beautiful roads very rough</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2>
<p>Went to B Lehman's Chopping bee W. warm. clear April weather</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2>
<p>Threshed Oats with horses. W. Mild. cloudy John's Father is here tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4</span></h2>
<p>at home all day. Br C & family were here W. Clear. windy tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2>
<p>I Went to Major Mills with grist for my father AM Went to C Raymer's for broad axe PM W. Clear mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2>
<p>I took 22 43 lbs fall Wheat to Major Mills @ 87 cts {per?} AM threshed Oats with horses PM W. clear getting colder received a visit from J Honsberger from Cayuga tonight.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2>
<p>Went to Uncle Sam's with Mr. Honsberger AM Went to D Hoover's PM to get a hand to help thresh at Br N's. My hand is sore I blistered it at J D's chopping bee and it is very sore. W clear. cold Louis Moyer came here on a visit today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2>
<p>Went to R Money's Store AM Went to J Cober's & C Stovers PM. to Inform them that P Stover's wife Died yesterday. W. Snowstorm from the east about six inches fell today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2>
<p>Chored round AM got Bob & Jen shod PM & J D. & A McNair hewed timber W. Mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2>
<p>Helped Br. C at threshing. W. Snowed about 4 in. thawing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 11</span></h2>
<p>At home all day. W. Cloudy. Mild. Sleighing good</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2>
<p>I & J D Went to Markham Sleighing pretty fine W. pretty Cold. J went to Br Ns sawly bee.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2>
<p>Hewed timber for new barn. W. Cloudy Snowed from the east PM. Fatherinlaws are here tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2>
<p>Hewed timbers AM Lathed in kitchen PM W. Cloudy AM Drissly rain PM Warm roads getting bad</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2>
<p>Hewed timber W. Mild snowed from the east I & J D & Aleck McNair Went to T Woods tonight & bought a pair of moccasins apiece Snowed all the way</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan_1863"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan 1863</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_25"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 25</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li>
</ul></div>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Jan 1863</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2>
<p>Chored round I & J threshed some oats with flac{ker} AM Hewed timber PM. W. cold snowed about 8 inches since last night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2>
<p>J went to Markham I drew home wood & went to {illegible M} & J D threshed peas AM. Hewed timber PM W. very cold last night & today a little milder PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18</span></h2>
<p>Went to Meeting at Hebron Simon on St luke 2d C 42 v to {end} of chap by Revd P Grove my Father is not able to go out Vis after service M Neighswander Junr & family W. Milder</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2>
<p>Chored round & took a pig to J Younge AM Cleaned Oats & Chored round PM. W. Clear. Mild</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2>
<p>This was the day for roast geese & Sweet Cake John Diller & my Only Sister Susannah were married by Revd Mr Gordon. company present. Simon Saml Fanny & Elisabeth Hoover Abr Meseno Mary & Nancy Burkholder Colon Elisebeth & Esther Reesor {old ? in margin} John Hover, & Barbara Barkey Br Ns Br'S. & family Br C. & family C.B. & family & A McNair W. Cloudy Mild a little snow from the east this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2>
<p>threshed Oats with horses AM Hewed timber PM W. Mild cloudy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2>
<p>Hitched up & Drove round with fly AM Commenced to hew timber PM when it came on freezy rain we quit & lathed in kitchen</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2>
<p>I & J Helped D Hoover to thresh W. Mild cloudy AM Clear PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2>
<p>Hewed timber J & Alick went to Markham PM & I & J D made a few Oak sawlogs W. Mild, thawing my Father went to Br Cs today</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 25</span></h2>
<p>Went to J H Ramers W. Clear Mild roads getting bad, thawing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2>
<p>Hewed timber had R Wallace to help. W. Cloudy Mild a little drissly PM Snowing tonight</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2>
<p>I went to B S AM Hewed PM. W snowed AM clear PM</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2>
<p>Hewed timber. W. Mild. Clear. M Frets & wife were here awhile Jacob Burkholder & Uncle Joe were here awhile PM Jesse Reesor & wife were awhile this evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2>
<p>Hewed timber I went to Ask Burkholders to thresh {for} us on Monday W. pretty sharp. Clear PM Sleighing muddy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2>
<p>Drew home hewed timber We & J D's went to Br Ss tonight W. mild clear</p>
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Malcolm Geddes (1866-1927)
1899 Diary
Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers
Thoughts and doings along with items of interest to the writer, M.D. Geddes during the year
1899.
Myrtle Ontario.
Jan 1st. Sunday. Went to morning service at Columbus with Miss Foster and Miss Jessie
Hudson. Mr. McLaren gave us a splendid new year sermon.
Jan 2nd Monday. Mr. J. Spencer from London, Miss M. Spencer and Miss L. Vernon from
Toronto had dinner with us. Worked as usual that day.
Jan 3rd Tuesday. E. Richardson came back from his holidays. I drove to Oshawa for a load
of bran with the wagon. Roads very good.
Jan 4th Wednesday. The Hudson family left for the city. It rained nearly all day.
Jan. 5th Thursday. Worked all day with Mr. Worden at Mr. Hudsons new horse stable.
2.
Jan 6th Friday. Worked at stable.
Jan 7th Saturday. Ordinary chores and preparing for Sunday.
Jan. 8th Sunday. Got up at 7.20 took lunch immediately then chored until 11.30, had dinner
then did some writing until 3.15 then talked with Miss Foster about Mr. Hudson's peculiar
method of treating Ernest and also of how he was acting regarding Mr. Drummond until 3.45.
Went out then and helped E. with the evening chores.
Jan 9th Monday. Had quite a confidental chat with E. regarding a matter which lies near his
heart.
Jan 10th Tuesday. Posted letter to Miss Alexander which I wrote on Sunday. In the evening
drove to Brooklin for Dr. Staff for Mrs. W. Hudson.
3.
�Jan 11th Wednesday. Got up at 6.15 chored until 10.30 then had breakfast. Lunch at 4.15
and supper at 6.15.
Jan 16.th Monday. Were busy yesterday and had not time to go to Church. Got up at 6 a.m.
had breakfast at 10.15 and then chored again until 12.45 had lunch at 1.15 and again started
evening chores at 3.15. finished at 6.30. To-day Mr. Hudson came down and I had quite a
chat with him about E. and also about getting me into agricultural newspaper work. Mr. H.
made some very flattering remarks about about that humble individual yet I hope that what
we were talking about will come true. I was exceedingly well pleased at receiving a splendid
letter from Miss A. was sorry to see by it though that she
4.
had been sick so for such a long time, must answer it soon.
Jan. 25. Wednesday. Received a letter from Dan on the 19th telling me of Mother's accident
which happened on the 11th.
Write Miss E. McA. on the 22 and posted it the next morning.
Was speaking with Mr. Hudson a few days ago about trying to get me a position in one of the
agricultural papers and he said he hopes to manage it soon.
Went to Oshawa today for a load of bran but came back empty as there was not any for us.
Jan 27. Friday. Was extremely cold. Cut hay yesterday and to-day.
Jan 28. Saturday. Had a very sore thumb for about
5.
a week but I am glad to say it is better by this time.
We expected Miss Mary Foster to-day as her sister "Millie" has not been well but we were
disappointed. E. under difficulties drove to the G.T.R. but she did not arrive.
Mr. H. was here today and I gave him the letter I wrote about the lamb Mr. Honey sent us.
I was also very pleased to receive another (the second) letter from Miss E. M. A. it was very
good and she wrote it the day after receiving mine.
�Wrote a part of a letter to-night to J.D. Wildfong and will finish it soon.
Have been wondering how Mother's ankle is progressing.
Jan 29 Sunday. Got up late and did not get through in time to go to morning service.
6.
Went in the evening with Leonard to E.S. at Myrtle.
Finished Joe's letter and will post it to-morrow.
This afternoon while E.S.R, Miss F. and I were writing Miss F. suddenly stopped and said I
do not think I will write any more then E. said he would finish it if she would let him, she said
"alright" and he said "its a go" so the upshot was that he finished the letter which was to her
sister Miss Annie. Then I suggested that he also finish another which Miss F. has started
sometime previous but she said that it was left expressly for me So of course I said I would
be delighted. to write it and would do so soon.
Jan. 30 Monday. Wrote the letter I promised Miss F. It is to a Miss Kate Palmer of Grimsby.
Will post it to-morrow. Wonder if I
7.
shall receive an answer. Miss F. says she is a very nice and jolly girl. Had a look at her photo
and like the appearance. Read the letter she wrote Miss F. and thought it good yet short.
Received a letter from Father to-day and was glad to see by it that Mother is improving as
well as could be expected.
Jan 31. Tuesday. Was cutting hay all day. We expected Miss Mary Foster again to-day but
were disappointed. Forgot to mention the other day that Miss K. P.s birthday is on the 3rd.
Feb. 1st. Wednesday. Cutting hay all day. Miss Laura Foster came walking in quite
unexpected as it was her sister that we expected. No one went to meet her as we scarce
though she would be until the next day.
8.
�Miss L. Foster accompanied me to the "Ball" event at Myrtle. the The singing, gramophone
and Lime light views were all good. I enjoyed the evening very much. Received a card from
Father telling me that Dr. Campbell was again down attending Mother's ankle and that he
removed the splints which gave her ease. (Forgot to mention that on the evening of the 31 I
wrote father, Katie and Mrs. M. Park.) Ernest did not help any to-day except morning chores.
Feb. 2nd. Thursday. E. did not feel like getting up in the morning so I advised him to remain
in bed which he did. He helped a very little in the morning and he also helped with the
evening chores. Tom Biggs went for load of saw-dust from near Wier. He took the wagon but
broke the tongue in a heavy drift near Manchester.
Feb. 23. Thursday. Went with Tom after load. Met Mr. Hudson and he told us of Mr.
Drummond's coming.
Feb. 24 Friday. Mr. Drummond's herdsman came with 6 cows and balance of car filled with
household furniture. Mr. Hudson asked me if I would manage the farm for a short time until
Mr. D. came. Mr. H. and I have been drawing Mr. D.'s stuff from Myrtle station all day.
Feb.25. Saturday. Mr. H. & I finished drawing Mr. D.'s furniture today.
Feb 5th Sunday. Got up at 5 a.m. got chores done in good time. Then the two Miss F's E & I
went to church at Columbus. Sermon was about Queen Ester.
Feb. 6th Monday. Started Ice this afternoon. Posted letter to Miss E.M.A. this morning.
Received letter from Ben today, it was very good.
Feb. 12th Sunday. E. and both Miss Fosters went to Whitby today Miss Foster and E. Got
back about 12. Miss Laura stayed over night.
Feb 14th. 14 Tuesday. Miss Laura came back from Whitby today.
Feb. 16th Thursday. Miss Laura and I went to Whitby today She to do some shopping and I
to get a tooth filled. I posted a letter to Miss E.M.A. Did not get back from Whitby until 10.10
p.m.
Feb 17th Finished the ice to-day. On Wednesday the 15th Feb the creek was froze so thick
that the end of the water pipe was froze solid and so far we have not had any water since
through it. We have to require draw what we require.
�Feb. 19th Sunday. Both Miss Foster's and I went to Church at Columbus. Met Miss Purvis at
the door and spoke for a few moments. Went alone to endeavor in the evening was a few
minutes late. Spoke to Mr. McLaren about joining with them and to Mr. Ratcliffe about
Sunday School & endeavor. Overtook Miss Sadler on my way home. She apparently was
willing to have company so we went to-gether.
Feb 20. Monday. E.L.R. both Miss F's and my self went out for an evening stroll. The moon
shone clear and the evening was mild. E. wore a straw hat. We came very near making
a cla call but though it better not to do so as we were dressed. (illegible word) Very
picturesque.
Feb 21 Tuesday. Miss Foster drove her sister Laura to the G.T.R. station at Myrtle. She left
for home on the 8.20 a.m. train. Just before dinner Mr. Cassidy, the man who came from
Toronto to fix the wind-mill arrived. He did not finish to-night.
Feb 22. Wednesday. Finished wind mill repairs today.
Feb 26th Sunday Did not get chores through in time to go to Church in the morning. It rained
in the forenoon. Went to C.E. at night. Leonard went with me, subject was Palm tree
Christians. Mr. (illegible name) led the meeting. After meeting Miss Purvis came
over and shook hands and chatted for a few moments. While driving home overtook the two
Miss Sadlers they came with us. Gave Leonard an introduction to both Miss P. & Miss S.
Feb 27. Monday Miss Foster & Harry both laid up with the grippe. E. worked indoors and
helped with milking. Leonard & I did balance of chores and cut hay.
Feb. 28 Tuesday. Harry some better was out helping today. Moss Foster slightly better, was
able to get up. I went to Cairn's for a load of sawdust.
March 1st Wed. Went for load of sawdust to Boyer's with wagon. F.W. was down but I did not
see him. Went with Miss Foster and E.L.R. to "Whyte Bro's" concert at Brooklin. Enjoyed it
very much.
March 2.nd Thur. Another load of sawdust from Boyer's Received card from Katie telling me
she was sick and would not be able to come.
March 3rd Friday Drove little Chief (the Ayrshire calf to the G.T.R. at Myrtle to catch the 7.30
a.m. train, then along with E. took the 5 pig in the sleigh (mainly by ditch, snow being scarce)
to catch the 1.5 p.m. at Myrtle came back had dinner and then took a load of corn over to
�Plowrights. It started to rain about 5 p.m. Miss F. and E. have gone over to spend the
evening with Spencer's It is raining steadily.
March 4th Saturday. Went to Boyer's for load of sawdust. Left for Toronto by 5.50 train
Arrived at Aunties about 7.45 Spent evening there Miss Smith and Miss Lily (last name
illegible) were with them. Miss J. sang some fine songs. I saw her home and promised to call
sometime when in the city. 'Twas a stormy night snow & sleet.
March 5th, Sunday. Talked with Katie in the morning. At 5 p.m. went to Dr. Harringtons and
had one half of a troublesome tooth filled. Went from there to Prof (name illegible), stayed
and chatted until 4:30 and went from there to Mr. R.G. (last name illegible) for tea. Met Walt
and Katie while on the street and promised them to do so. Met Jack Nasmith there and
promised to call on him next time. Went from there to my aunts and spent the evening
chatting.
March 6th Monday. Left Toronto at 9. a.m. got back to Myrtle and to drudgery before dinner.
March 7 Tuesday. Mr. H. came from Toronto and E. & him left by the 1. p.m. train at
Brooklin, leaving me in charge until Mr. D. comes.
March 9. Thursday. Miss F. Jane & I went out with Frank intending to visit Mrs. Wil(rest of
last name illegible). Frank acted so ugly that he scared the girls so I took him back and
fetched up Tom.
March 10 Friday. Mr. H. came late to-night He and I went out to have a look around. He said
he never saw things looking better and wished I had been with him earlier then he would
never have required to engage Mr. D. or rather let the place or shares to Mr. D.
Mar. 13. Monday Mr. and Mrs. D. came this evening I met them at the C.P.R. station .
Mar.19. Miss F. Miss (name illegible) and myself went to Church (morning service) Miss F.
stayed and with Mrs. (name illegible) I went to Endeavors at night and took her home.
March 21. Miss F. left this morning with Mr. Hudson
Mr. Hudson rode down from Toronto yesterday with a grey mare he bought for us. He told
me I could have the use of the bicycle which belongs to him here for the Summer.
�Mar. 26 Sunday. Miss D. and I went to morning service. I also went to the C.E. at night I led
the meeting. The turnout was good. J. Ratcliffe drove me part of the way home.
Mar.24. Monday. Leonard broke rig in snow drift this morning so was late this morning with
the cream. Mr. & Mrs. D. went to Whitby this afternoon.
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Malcolm Geddes (1866-1927)
1899 Diary
Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers
Thoughts and doings along with items of interest to the writer, M.D. Geddes during the year
1899.
Myrtle Ontario.
Jan 1st. Sunday. Went to morning service at Columbus with Miss Foster and Miss Jessie
Hudson. Mr. McLaren gave us a splendid new year sermon.
Jan 2nd Monday. Mr. J. Spencer from London, Miss M. Spencer and Miss L. Vernon from
Toronto had dinner with us. Worked as usual that day.
Jan 3rd Tuesday. E. Richardson came back from his holidays. I drove to Oshawa for a load
of bran with the wagon. Roads very good.
Jan 4th Wednesday. The Hudson family left for the city. It rained nearly all day.
Jan. 5th Thursday. Worked all day with Mr. Worden at Mr. Hudsons new horse stable.
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Jan 6th Friday. Worked at stable.
Jan 7th Saturday. Ordinary chores and preparing for Sunday.
Jan. 8th Sunday. Got up at 7.20 took lunch immediately then chored until 11.30, had dinner
then did some writing until 3.15 then talked with Miss Foster about Mr. Hudson's peculiar
method of treating Ernest and also of how he was acting regarding Mr. Drummond until 3.45.
Went out then and helped E. with the evening chores.
Jan 9th Monday. Had quite a confidental chat with E. regarding a matter which lies near his
heart.
Jan 10th Tuesday. Posted letter to Miss Alexander which I wrote on Sunday. In the evening
drove to Brooklin for Dr. Staff for Mrs. W. Hudson.
3.
�Jan 11th Wednesday. Got up at 6.15 chored until 10.30 then had breakfast. Lunch at 4.15
and supper at 6.15.
Jan 16.th Monday. Were busy yesterday and had not time to go to Church. Got up at 6 a.m.
had breakfast at 10.15 and then chored again until 12.45 had lunch at 1.15 and again started
evening chores at 3.15. finished at 6.30. To-day Mr. Hudson came down and I had quite a
chat with him about E. and also about getting me into agricultural newspaper work. Mr. H.
made some very flattering remarks about about that humble individual yet I hope that what
we were talking about will come true. I was exceedingly well pleased at receiving a splendid
letter from Miss A. was sorry to see by it though that she
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had been sick so for such a long time, must answer it soon.
Jan. 25. Wednesday. Received a letter from Dan on the 19th telling me of Mother's accident
which happened on the 11th.
Write Miss E. McA. on the 22 and posted it the next morning.
Was speaking with Mr. Hudson a few days ago about trying to get me a position in one of the
agricultural papers and he said he hopes to manage it soon.
Went to Oshawa today for a load of bran but came back empty as there was not any for us.
Jan 27. Friday. Was extremely cold. Cut hay yesterday and to-day.
Jan 28. Saturday. Had a very sore thumb for about
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a week but I am glad to say it is better by this time.
We expected Miss Mary Foster to-day as her sister "Millie" has not been well but we were
disappointed. E. under difficulties drove to the G.T.R. but she did not arrive.
Mr. H. was here today and I gave him the letter I wrote about the lamb Mr. Honey sent us.
I was also very pleased to receive another (the second) letter from Miss E. M. A. it was very
good and she wrote it the day after receiving mine.
�Wrote a part of a letter to-night to J.D. Wildfong and will finish it soon.
Have been wondering how Mother's ankle is progressing.
Jan 29 Sunday. Got up late and did not get through in time to go to morning service.
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Went in the evening with Leonard to E.S. at Myrtle.
Finished Joe's letter and will post it to-morrow.
This afternoon while E.S.R, Miss F. and I were writing Miss F. suddenly stopped and said I
do not think I will write any more then E. said he would finish it if she would let him, she said
"alright" and he said "its a go" so the upshot was that he finished the letter which was to her
sister Miss Annie. Then I suggested that he also finish another which Miss F. has started
sometime previous but she said that it was left expressly for me So of course I said I would
be delighted. to write it and would do so soon.
Jan. 30 Monday. Wrote the letter I promised Miss F. It is to a Miss Kate Palmer of Grimsby.
Will post it to-morrow. Wonder if I
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shall receive an answer. Miss F. says she is a very nice and jolly girl. Had a look at her photo
and like the appearance. Read the letter she wrote Miss F. and thought it good yet short.
Received a letter from Father to-day and was glad to see by it that Mother is improving as
well as could be expected.
Jan 31. Tuesday. Was cutting hay all day. We expected Miss Mary Foster again to-day but
were disappointed. Forgot to mention the other day that Miss K. P.s birthday is on the 3rd.
Feb. 1st. Wednesday. Cutting hay all day. Miss Laura Foster came walking in quite
unexpected as it was her sister that we expected. No one went to meet her as we scarce
though she would be until the next day.
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�Miss L. Foster accompanied me to the "Ball" event at Myrtle. the The singing, gramophone
and Lime light views were all good. I enjoyed the evening very much. Received a card from
Father telling me that Dr. Campbell was again down attending Mother's ankle and that he
removed the splints which gave her ease. (Forgot to mention that on the evening of the 31 I
wrote father, Katie and Mrs. M. Park.) Ernest did not help any to-day except morning chores.
Feb. 2nd. Thursday. E. did not feel like getting up in the morning so I advised him to remain
in bed which he did. He helped a very little in the morning and he also helped with the
evening chores. Tom Biggs went for load of saw-dust from near Wier. He took the wagon but
broke the tongue in a heavy drift near Manchester.
Feb. 23. Thursday. Went with Tom after load. Met Mr. Hudson and he told us of Mr.
Drummond's coming.
Feb. 24 Friday. Mr. Drummond's herdsman came with 6 cows and balance of car filled with
household furniture. Mr. Hudson asked me if I would manage the farm for a short time until
Mr. D. came. Mr. H. and I have been drawing Mr. D.'s stuff from Myrtle station all day.
Feb.25. Saturday. Mr. H. & I finished drawing Mr. D.'s furniture today.
Feb 5th Sunday. Got up at 5 a.m. got chores done in good time. Then the two Miss F's E & I
went to church at Columbus. Sermon was about Queen Ester.
Feb. 6th Monday. Started Ice this afternoon. Posted letter to Miss E.M.A. this morning.
Received letter from Ben today, it was very good.
Feb. 12th Sunday. E. and both Miss Fosters went to Whitby today Miss Foster and E. Got
back about 12. Miss Laura stayed over night.
Feb 14th. 14 Tuesday. Miss Laura came back from Whitby today.
Feb. 16th Thursday. Miss Laura and I went to Whitby today She to do some shopping and I
to get a tooth filled. I posted a letter to Miss E.M.A. Did not get back from Whitby until 10.10
p.m.
Feb 17th Finished the ice to-day. On Wednesday the 15th Feb the creek was froze so thick
that the end of the water pipe was froze solid and so far we have not had any water since
through it. We have to require draw what we require.
�Feb. 19th Sunday. Both Miss Foster's and I went to Church at Columbus. Met Miss Purvis at
the door and spoke for a few moments. Went alone to endeavor in the evening was a few
minutes late. Spoke to Mr. McLaren about joining with them and to Mr. Ratcliffe about
Sunday School & endeavor. Overtook Miss Sadler on my way home. She apparently was
willing to have company so we went to-gether.
Feb 20. Monday. E.L.R. both Miss F's and my self went out for an evening stroll. The moon
shone clear and the evening was mild. E. wore a straw hat. We came very near making
a cla call but though it better not to do so as we were dressed. (illegible word) Very
picturesque.
Feb 21 Tuesday. Miss Foster drove her sister Laura to the G.T.R. station at Myrtle. She left
for home on the 8.20 a.m. train. Just before dinner Mr. Cassidy, the man who came from
Toronto to fix the wind-mill arrived. He did not finish to-night.
Feb 22. Wednesday. Finished wind mill repairs today.
Feb 26th Sunday Did not get chores through in time to go to Church in the morning. It rained
in the forenoon. Went to C.E. at night. Leonard went with me, subject was Palm tree
Christians. Mr. (illegible name) led the meeting. After meeting Miss Purvis came
over and shook hands and chatted for a few moments. While driving home overtook the two
Miss Sadlers they came with us. Gave Leonard an introduction to both Miss P. & Miss S.
Feb 27. Monday Miss Foster & Harry both laid up with the grippe. E. worked indoors and
helped with milking. Leonard & I did balance of chores and cut hay.
Feb. 28 Tuesday. Harry some better was out helping today. Moss Foster slightly better, was
able to get up. I went to Cairn's for a load of sawdust.
March 1st Wed. Went for load of sawdust to Boyer's with wagon. F.W. was down but I did not
see him. Went with Miss Foster and E.L.R. to "Whyte Bro's" concert at Brooklin. Enjoyed it
very much.
March 2.nd Thur. Another load of sawdust from Boyer's Received card from Katie telling me
she was sick and would not be able to come.
March 3rd Friday Drove little Chief (the Ayrshire calf to the G.T.R. at Myrtle to catch the 7.30
a.m. train, then along with E. took the 5 pig in the sleigh (mainly by ditch, snow being scarce)
to catch the 1.5 p.m. at Myrtle came back had dinner and then took a load of corn over to
�Plowrights. It started to rain about 5 p.m. Miss F. and E. have gone over to spend the
evening with Spencer's It is raining steadily.
March 4th Saturday. Went to Boyer's for load of sawdust. Left for Toronto by 5.50 train
Arrived at Aunties about 7.45 Spent evening there Miss Smith and Miss Lily (last name
illegible) were with them. Miss J. sang some fine songs. I saw her home and promised to call
sometime when in the city. 'Twas a stormy night snow & sleet.
March 5th, Sunday. Talked with Katie in the morning. At 5 p.m. went to Dr. Harringtons and
had one half of a troublesome tooth filled. Went from there to Prof (name illegible), stayed
and chatted until 4:30 and went from there to Mr. R.G. (last name illegible) for tea. Met Walt
and Katie while on the street and promised them to do so. Met Jack Nasmith there and
promised to call on him next time. Went from there to my aunts and spent the evening
chatting.
March 6th Monday. Left Toronto at 9. a.m. got back to Myrtle and to drudgery before dinner.
March 7 Tuesday. Mr. H. came from Toronto and E. & him left by the 1. p.m. train at
Brooklin, leaving me in charge until Mr. D. comes.
March 9. Thursday. Miss F. Jane & I went out with Frank intending to visit Mrs. Wil(rest of
last name illegible). Frank acted so ugly that he scared the girls so I took him back and
fetched up Tom.
March 10 Friday. Mr. H. came late to-night He and I went out to have a look around. He said
he never saw things looking better and wished I had been with him earlier then he would
never have required to engage Mr. D. or rather let the place or shares to Mr. D.
Mar. 13. Monday Mr. and Mrs. D. came this evening I met them at the C.P.R. station .
Mar.19. Miss F. Miss (name illegible) and myself went to Church (morning service) Miss F.
stayed and with Mrs. (name illegible) I went to Endeavors at night and took her home.
March 21. Miss F. left this morning with Mr. Hudson
Mr. Hudson rode down from Toronto yesterday with a grey mare he bought for us. He told
me I could have the use of the bicycle which belongs to him here for the Summer.
�Mar. 26 Sunday. Miss D. and I went to morning service. I also went to the C.E. at night I led
the meeting. The turnout was good. J. Ratcliffe drove me part of the way home.
Mar.24. Monday. Leonard broke rig in snow drift this morning so was late this morning with
the cream. Mr. & Mrs. D. went to Whitby this afternoon.
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Phoebe Mott (1854-1912)
1888-1891 Diary
Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers
[Phoebe Mott's diary begins on page 10. Apparently she used an old notebook formerly
belonging to her father, Moses Mott, then Town Clerk. The first nine pages of the notebook
contain his handwritten copies of official documents.]
March 1888
Mon. 26 I have thought for a long time I would keep a Diary, but never got quite ready until
to-day. It is just eight years to-day since Carrie died. Has rained most all day. mother
washed, but did not put the clothes out. I started to sew carpet rags for bedroom carpet. {In
margin} Made Hop Bitters
Tue. 27 It is raining hard again to-night. I think the frost will soon be all out of the ground.
Mother rinsed up the clothes, then made some pies I helped her, then sewed carpet rags
rest of day. John was in, says Lib has erysipelas{?} in her face. Old Mr Collard buried here
to-day. old Mr Pritchard buried at Newark
Wed. 28 Sewed rags all day. Mother ironed. Kate & baby came this afternoon and stayed
while Will went to Village
Thur. 29 The weather quite pleasant & bright Sewed rags as usual and accomplished a good
days work
Fri. 30 Snowed a little this forenoon then cleared up but cloudy by spells all day The ground
frozen quite hard this morn. Charlie has plants up in hotbed, he is to Elias's yesterday & today turning with the lathe Alice invited us out Sunday being Easter, don't think I shall go.
Sewed rags after doing up the work. Lottie J. and Lily b. in this afternoon. {In margin} Good
Friday
Sat. 31 Nice bright day, cool wind, did my Sat. work and sewed 1 lb rags Kept the children
while C & Rachel went to village.
April 1888
�Sun. 1 Mother & I have been alone all day. Charlie's all went to Elias's. Wrote a long letter to
Nellie N. this afternoon. Had a disagreeable storm of rain & hail with thunder, rather a cold
April shower. [In margin] Easter
Mon. 2 Weather moderate, cloudy most of day. Sewed rags. Charlie's all gone to B. Mollins
to stay to-night.
Tues. 3 A beautiful bright day, but cool air, very muddy Sent my letter to office by Ellie &
Lottie Sewed rags all day. Charlie's got home late to-night
Wed. 4 Nice bright day Ground frozen quite hard in the morn. Will came down for me to go
up and help Kate make the babys dress. Expected to come home at night but did not get
through. Kate & I alone all day. Will & Charlie went to Elias's to turn. Louie was good as pie
all day {In margin} E H brought molasses{?}
Thur 5 A nice warm rain with thunder this morn. Slight showers through the day. Sunshiny by
spells, but a heavy thunder shower just before dark. Was coming home after supper if it had
not rained, finished the dress and went to bed early, all being tired
Fri. 6 A beautiful day Wind blew very hard in night so it wakened me up somewhat frightened
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April 1888
Sun. 8 Bright but cool, ground frozen all day out of sun. Mother & I alone, with the exception
of Stella's company Good day for reading Wrote a letter to Cath in afternoon
Mon 9 Bright sunshine, white frost, cool wind, looks like storm to-night Mother washed,
clothes dried quick. John was over, has a bad cold. C. clipped Will's horse. I did up the work,
got dinner and sewed rags rest of time
Tue 10 Rained hard most all day. Mother ironed, J. was in, he told us of Lizzie McKays death
out in California. I sewed rags as usual and learned Stella to knit a garter.
Wed. 11 Cloudy morning, but turned out a fine day Moses & Melissa came from M. meeting,
expected Uncle Charlie & Marianna to dinner also but they went to Haights. Moses's & I took
tea in to Charlie's. Finished sewing rags and am not sorry
�Thurs 12 A cloudy cold morning but brightened up about noon. Alice's birthday, she came
out this morn. and this afternoon Mother, Alice, Kate & Louie had a picture taken of the four
generations. Alice stayed to tea, Edwin came for her.
Fri. 13 Bright but cool wind, ground frozen hard this morn. Looks like storm to-night. I did
some mending and marked some handkerchiefs & read papers
Sat 14 Cloudy with cold wind. I helped with the work. Had a miserable headache. Will called
in to see if I would go home with him and stay over Sunday. Which I did being my first Sat.
night visit there.
April 1888
Sun. 15 Bright and quite warm till towards night. Spent a most enjoyable day. Will went away
about noon with his folks to attend a cousins funeral, did not get back till near six. Louie
slept, while Kate & I chatted the afternoon away. Supper over, and chores done, Will brought
me home. Heard of Mrs Burgess's death
Mon 16 Bright but not as warm as yesterday. Sewed all day on A's white skirt. Mother sorted
her papers Charlie & R. gone up home to-night. Roads quite good.
Tue. 17 Bright in morn, but clouded over and had a snowstorm in afternoon, enough to
whiten the ground. I worked on white skirt but did not quite finish it.
Wed 18 Morning bright for awhile then cloudy rest of day, cold wind. Finished skirt and
wound the carpet rags over, then got ready to go out to Elias's to stay till Sunday Charlie
drove out towards night
Thur. 19 Bright morning, cold air, ground frozen where there is any moisture, roads dry &
dusty. Threatened to rain or snow or both in afternoon Began a fine n. dress for Carrie. Alice
busy with house work & mending. I had a dull headache.
Fri. 20 Cold wind, ground frozen in morn, good {illegible} weather I worked at N. dress, had a
dull headache part of day and troubled with indigestion. A. cut out dress for Carrie
Sat. 21 Bright, cold as usual, had no warm weather yet. Had a headache all day but helped
some about the house & finished Carrie's print dress. They got the Photos to-day.
April 1888
�Sun 22 Nice day, a little warmer, though cool wind. Kate & Will came out to dinner, also
George H. After tea we came home. Having enjoyed my visit.
Mon 23 Bright in the morning and cool wind with snow squalls in afternoon, froze quite hard
last night Mother washed, I did up the work, and made Stella a workbag in afternoon Lily B.
was in to get a loaf of bread. Mr. Woodward's reception to-night.
Tue 24 Bright all day but cold wind, ground frozen, We would like to see warmer weather.
While Mother was ironing this morning the chimney took fire & burned out, it rather alarmed
us, but Charlie watched it till we thought it safe. Fixed my gingham dress
Wed. 25 A beautiful day though cool, white frost. Alice came out in the morn. We went to
village I had my picture taken. We intended going over to Johns in afternoon but Lib had an
engagement so we had a good visit with Alice at home[.] Elias came for her after tea
Thur 26 White frost this morn, but a beautiful warm day, the most springlike yet. I walked
over to Mr. Jolley's for the first time this spring. Mr J. is sick, did not see him. Charlie sold Bill
to man from Woodstock
Fri. 27 A very warm day, glad to let the fire out & open the doors. I mended for R. all day,
took dinner there Mother too. R. went to village in afternoon and got proofs of my picture
Sat. 28 Still warmer Seems like Summer weather, grass begins to look green We did our Sat
work and this afternoon Mother & I put the first seeds in the garden, feel very tired to-night
April 1888
Sun. 29 Very warm & bright, hardly as warm as yesterday. I saw a humming bird and a
butterfly to-day for the first. We need some warm rain to make things grow Kate & baby
stayed with us while Will went to church then Charlie persuaded them to go there for dinner.
Mon 30 Cold East wind I put some lettuce seed in garden and some pansy seed in boxes.
Willie McKay called to see us this afternoon, he has grown considerable We had not seen
him for four years Uncle Charlie has come to stay all night. I intended going up to Kates but it
began to rain and so put it off till morn.
May 1888
�Tue. 1 A dull drizzling chilly morning. Charlie took Uncle C. up to J. Sutton's so I went with
them up to Kate's, found K. feeling poorly Cut out Louie's pink dress & went to work
Wed. 2 Nice & bright, not very warm, the rain has done much good, grass looks quite green.
Expect to stay to Kate's till end of week, cut out two more print dresses for Louie before
dinner
Thur. 3 Keeps rather cold Worked at dresses all day Kate cut out another Louie is very good,
sits in her chair, kicks off her stockings and laughs and plays most of time when awake I
have learned her to kiss one. Will went up home to-day and brought us a treat in the shape
of some nice dried beef
Fri. 4 Bright morn. grew warmer in afternoon & blew up thunder shower. had nice rain. K. cut
out last dress
Sat. 5 Cloudy & cool, bright in afternoon Will brought me home to-night.
April 1888
Sun. 29 Very warm & bright, hardly as warm as yesterday. I saw a humming bird and a
butterfly to-day for the first. We need some warm rain to make things grow Kate & baby
stayed with us while Will went to church then Charlie persuaded them to go there for dinner.
Mon 30 Cold East wind I put some lettuce seed in garden and some pansy seed in boxes.
Willie McKay called to see us this afternoon, he has grown considerable We had not seen
him for four years Uncle Charlie has come to stay all night. I intended going up to Kates but it
began to rain and so put it off till morn.
May 1888
Tue. 1 A dull drizzling chilly morning. Charlie took Uncle C. up to J. Sutton's so I went with
them up to Kate's, found K. feeling poorly Cut out Louie's pink dress & went to work
Wed. 2 Nice & bright, not very warm, the rain has done much good, grass looks quite green.
Expect to stay to Kate's till end of week, cut out two more print dresses for Louie before
dinner
Thur. 3 Keeps rather cold Worked at dresses all day Kate cut out another Louie is very good,
sits in her chair, kicks off her stockings and laughs and plays most of time when awake I
�have learned her to kiss me. Will went up home to-day and brought us a treat in the shape of
some nice dried beef
Fri. 4 Bright morn. grew warmer in afternoon & blew up thunder shower. had nice rain. K. cut
out last dress
Sat. 5 Cloudy & cool, bright in afternoon Will brought me home to-night.
May 1888
Sun. 6 A beautiful day, cool air, home all day, we had a good quiet afternoon for reading
Elias’s called on their way to meeting
Mon 7 Cloudy, cold East wind, rained some in afternoon. Mother washed, clothes dried, I did
up work, got dinner, read papers
Tue. 8 Rained part of time Mother ironed she is not feeling very well. I crochet on tidy
Wed 9 Thunder shower last night, roads quite muddy this morn, sultry & warm looks like
more rain. Monthly M. to-day. Alice came & stayed all day walked to village in afternoon.
Charlie took her home to-night Ethelinda Wilson buried here to-day. I got letter from Carrie H.
{In margin} Lottie brought me the first wild flowers I have had
Thur. 10 A beautiful day. Trees & bushes coming out fast in leaf, grass a lovely green Saw
the first dandelion blossom, my beets & lettuce up fine Stella & I walked over to Mrs Jolley's
in afternoon Mrs J. was working out in Strawberries so we did not stay long
Fri 11 A lovely bright day, pretty warm, with soft breeze Emma Haight & Lizzie Atkins came
to dinner in the afternoon I went with them up to Kate's I enjoyed it all so much, though sorry
Kate was not feeling better, she looks so poorly. Mother is poorly too
Sat 12 A slight shower about noon, quite cool again my onions & carrots are up. Mother does
not feel well We did up work after dinner. I took a bath & worked at my tidy. Clarence & Lily in
to-night
May 1888
Sun. 13 Cloudy & cold all day Alice & Elias called in {illegible} brought me some wild flowers
also some Asparagus, the first we have had, it was very good. We had quiet afternoon for
reading
�Mond. 14 A dull cold day, froze quite thick ice on the water out in the tub last night Mothers
head bad all day. I read, "By the Trent," & worked at tidy
Tue 15 A chilly day We commenced house cleaning upstairs, cleaned the two closets as we
were finishing them after dinner Lib came over so we stopped operations for the day. Mother
is not feeling very well to-day. Received a letter from Catharine
Wed. 16 Sunshiny, but cold wind, finished cleaning upstairs all but whitewashing big room
Mother feels some better. Edith Walker married to-day
Thur 17 Bright but cool. I had bad headache all day could not work. Mothers head bad too
Fri. 18 Cloudy, cold East wind, commenced to rain in afternoon. We cleaned bedroom &
closets and little entry, had to wait till rain was over before Charlie could shake carpet but
finished up before supper. And feel very tired to-night
Sat. 19 Cold & cloudy most of day. Did not do much besides Sat. work and read some Sarah
Jane came in afternoon to Charlie's but they all being over to Jolley's she came in here to tea
then went to Charlie's She is going to start home Mon. Carrie came and is going to stay with
us all night
May 1888
Sun 20 A beautiful day though cool wind, white frost last night. Charlie took S. J. out to
Elias's to bid them good bye Clarence brought Mothers paper over this afternoon and stayed
little while Mother is not very well
Mon 21 A very nice day with cool wind Mother washed a large washing she feels very tired
to-night not feeling very well either. I did up work & got dinner then bound & fixed a mat this
afternoon
Tue 22 A lovely warm day I ironed about three hours this morning and went with Charlie to
village for ride in afternoon took Stella along. I enjoyed it, everything looks lovely & fresh
though we need rain it is getting very dry. cherry trees and flowering currant bushes in
blossom got my rag carpet & started to make it, tried to get a man to whitewash but could not
so far
Wed 23 Nice day again, good growing weather if it would rain, looks some like it I finished
making carpet at noon and did some sewing this afternoon
�Thur 24 A beautiful day with rather cool wind from East Threatened to rain towards night but
cleared up Mother & I planted some wax beans in morning Geo. took me out to Elias's for
ride in afternoon found A. busy cleaning & whitewashing cellar, got my roots & some
asparagus and came home, had supper and went down to hear the Whyte brothers sing {In
margin} I wrote to Nellie M.
Fri 25 A nice day though windy Cleared out bedroom and ripped up the carpet
Sat 26 A nice rain last night and this morn, cleared up towards noon. Moses here to tea
Charlie came in also to tea.
May 1888
Sun 27 A nice warm day looks some like rain. Elias's called in, brought some asparagus Had
a good read to-day.
Mon 28 Warm & sultry, threatened to rain, thundered some and sprinkled a little but did not
amount to any thing. Mother & I cleaned out parlor & bedroom all it needed in forenoon. I
hoed in garden and read from "Jest to Earnest" in afternoon. Mother started her book.
Tue 29 Cloudy part of day, not overly warm, took up sitting room carpet and got the room
ready to whitewash Mother also boiled the soap. We feel very tired Carpenters came to fix
barn. Derbyshires raising to-day Charlie took Nancy home to-night, been there four weeks
Wed 30 Nice day, cool air, I have not done much to-day had a headache since last night.
Mother carried and emptied the soap. Brought home some nice fish the first that has come
around, had some for supper.
Thur 31 Had a nice rain this forenoon and looks now as though we might have some more, it
would do great good Apple trees in general full of blossom Cleaned the two entrys to-day,
am getting anxious to finish up, hope the whitewasher will come to-morrow Geo. put the Lima
beans, white beans & squashes in the garden for us
June 1888
Fri. 1 Bright but rather cool wind, did not do much but wait all day, and waiting in vain too, for
the whitewasher. Began to rain some to-night.
�Thur 2 A very heavy rain this morn with thunder & lightening continued most of forenoon
Waited in vain again all day Geo. planted potatoes in front yard. Moses & Emma here to tea
June 1888
Sun 3 Bright, but cool wind Elias's called on their way to meeting, brought some asparagus,
Nellie sent for me to come back with them, but as Charlie & family are intending to go,
thought I would stay with Mother Kate & Will called on their way home K. looks very poorly.
Mon 4 Beautiful day, somewhat warmer, they say there was some frost last night, at any rate
blankets do not feel uncomfortable to sleep in yet. Mother washed. Barrett came at last and
whitewashed this morn We got the carpets down in afternoon.
Tue 5 Another nice day, wind blew like rain but has cleared away Mother & I ironed finished
by noon pasted in scrap book in afternoon. R. went to village got her hat. Ettie came over to
bid us goodbye she is going to Stratford school
Wed 6 Warm in morning but turned cool in afternoon, wind blew very hard. I had headache
all day, but hoed a little in garden in the morn
Thur 7 Cloudy & cool in forenoon, sun came out warm in afternoon Alice came out we went
to village I sat for my pictures again and did some shoping, got very tired Charlie took Alice
home Nellie came back with him
Fri 8 Nice warm day. I took dinner in to Charlies with Nellie. Kate & baby came in afternoon
as Will went to Butterfields raising. N. and her were here to tea
Sat 9 Very warm rained some at night. Did work up early. I worked some on my print dress
then helped N. on her pink one. K. & W. went to Conference left the baby here she was very
good
June 1888
Sun 10 Warm, rained through night, looked rainy all morn had a sharp thunder shower this
afternoon. Some cooler to-night. Nellie went with Will to church this morn Edwin came for her
to-night, took her home
Mon 11 Cool all day looked like rain but cleared up I worked on my dress Mother washed
floor upstairs Went in garden after tea to plant some beets & beans when Catharine &
Norman came up across from Station with John
�Tue 12 Very warm. Had a severe headache all day could eat no dinner. Mary & Lizzie
Baintie{?} came as the rest were eating. M. went to village in afternoon, they were to
Charlie's for tea then walked home Charlie took Cath & I up to Kates after milking, my head
feeling better
Wed 13 Warm, rained some in afternoon and harder about dark with thunder & lightening
Moses & M. came from Meeting. Cathn went home Moses & M took her to Station Mrs J.
came over in afternoon she is feeling very bad about Mr J. being appointed a circuit which
will necessitate their moving away We will be so sorry to have them go
Thur 14 Very warm indeed, we realize that Summer is at hand, thunder shower in afternoon I
finished my dress Charlie & Eliza Thompson & Nancy at Charlies in evening.
Fri. 15 Extremely warm, heavy shower about 2 in morn, another threatened about noon but
passed around Mother baked pies & cakes I covered my chair Quarterly meeting
commenced. Emperor of Germany died {In margin} Lottie brought the first Strawberries
Sat. 16 Very warm but nice breeze. Alice came to meeting will stay all night also Marianna T.
Kate & Will drove in had been {In margin} at{?} village.
Jun 1888
Sun. 17 Warmer than yesterday I had a headache all morn Alice & Marianna went to Sunday
school took, Norman & Stella. Maggie Pennington came and stayed during S.S. with her big
little baby, we gave her a lunch, She, Geo, & Kate went to Charlies after meeting.
Mon. 18 Warm with a nice breeze. Mother felt the heat very much She had a large washing
and got very tired I did up the work got dinner and worked in the garden in the afternoon,
found it pretty warm work.
Tue. 19 Very warm. I helped Mother iron, got through by noon and felt thankful to do so.
Nellie came in afternoon is going to Kate's to-night wants me to go, so Charlie will take us
after milking
Wed 20 Warm or rather hot. I got up early to get a little cool air it was so warm upstairs.
When we got here the folks had gone to bed and we had to waken them to let us in They
went to village this afternoon Nellie & I kept the baby She is so good. K. is very thin.
�Thur. 21 Still hot & dry Sewed some for K. Nellie baked some cokes and made paper flowers
in afternoon She makes them so nice & natural, gave some to K. and me. Lilia was down this
morn Quaker pic nic to-day {In margin} Norman went to pic-nic with C.
Fri. 22 So hot. I have had one of my bad headache's all day but some better by tea time, we
have had strawberries most every meal since we’ve been to Kate's. K. & N. brought me
home to-night.
Sat. 23 Hot. A little bit of rain in night; threatened to-day but did not get any I worked in
garden most all day Norman helped so we got it pretty clean
June 1888
Sun 24 Cooler to-day, rained by spells, cleared up in afternoon Norman & Stella went to S. S.
Mother & I had a good day for reading, which we enjoy.
Mon. 25 Cool, rained a little in afternoon and harder in the evening. C. & R. setting out plants
in rain. I sent Norman to Office with a letter for Cathn, made some buttonholes for Mrs J. Cut
out Mother's dress, got my Photos home
Tue. 26 Sunshiny & cool after the rain. Worked on Mothers dress Kate & baby came after
dinner, they went to Haights and they were away so they went out home to dinner. Then Will
left them here and came in evening for them. K. brought some strawberries. Lottie also
brought over 2 quarts
Wed. 27 Cool, pleasant in morn, but hot wind and threatened to rain in afternoon. I worked at
dress and hoed in garden after tea. Moses called in had been taking John to work in factory,
John & Charlie went to Hawtry{?} C. walked J. drove. Norman went to Village to get me
some lining and coming home lost a quarter he was in a great way about it I sent him back to
look and he found it. then his grief turned to joy
Thur. 28 Cold East rain all day, don't think the rain ceased once Strong wind with it, finished
the dress, also helped look over & can some gooseberries
Fri. 29 Cold & cloudy in forenoon but brightened up in afternoon Mr J. called to bid us
goodbye as he has gone to his appointment to-day. I made a cap for Mother and finished my
tidy Norman picked enough wild S-berries for tea {In margin} Got a letter from Cathn
�Sat 30 Nice & cool. I did my Sat's work then put the carpet down and straightened big room
upstairs. Mrs J. & Lottie over to-night.
July 1888
Sun. 1 Bright cool wind enough to be pleasant. Dr Mott & Nellie came out, were to Charlies
for dinner he went over to John's for tea. Nellie came and had tea with us then they went
home
Mon 2 Nice day, warmer than yesterday Mother had a big washing did not get all out before
dinner. I wrote a letter to Jennie & Jessie each, and got dinner and worked some in garden.
Norman went to Johns to pick berries
Tue. 3 Very warm, Mother & I did a big ironing before dinner after dinner I took a rest and
then hoed in garden Norman went to Kates. Will brought him home and brought out berries.
Wed. 4 Extremely warm, threatened to rain before noon sprinkled a little big then sun came
out hot. We did the berries up and took things easy rest of day Charlies had company to
dinner then all went down to Lynnes. After supper C. brought Norman & I out to Elias's to
stay few days. Nellie has gone back with Tom.
Thur 5. Warm & dry, no rain yet I picked over some berries for Alice to can, and helped Alice
on Carries dress in afternoon Elias walked out to Bishops raising
Fri 6 Very warm. I sewed on Carrie's dress all day. Mr. Carlyle here to tea. Ida Mott came
over a little while after tea. They had the last Strawberry picking to-day.
Sat 7 A little cooler. I have had a bad headache all day laid on lounge most of time, felt better
after tea. Edwin brought me home
July 1888
Sun. 8 Cloudy, threatened to rain, but hardly wet the ground, had a quiet day. Norman went
to S. S. had green peas for dinner for first. Milne to Charlies came last night to stay till tomorrow having missed the train.
Mon 9 Cloudy & cool. I worked in garden all day. Norman & I cleaned out Raspberry bushes,
it was a big chore but they look enough better to pay for it; besides being so much better to
pick berries. Mother carried the weeds and stuff away. Just as tea was ready Uncle Charlie &
Aunt Alice came, they went to Emmas after tea.
�Tue. 10 been very warm but pleasant breeze. I had headache all day, but helped with work,
pitted & canned 3 pints of cherries that Rachel brought in, the first for 6 or 7 years. Ettie
came home brought parcel for Norman. {In margin} J. Corlys working for Charlie
Wed 11 Very warm till middle of afternoon when the wind blew hard, the dust was terrible,
blew in the house so, thundered and sprinkled in little but this shower went around, however
it made it cooler. Moses & Mel came from meeting stayed till after tea. Alice came out; her &
Mother went up to Kate's for visit.
Thur 12 Cool, rained gently all morning Norman & I got up late, my head ached till noon,
cleared up in afternoon. Charlie began haying.
Fri. 13 Bright & cool. Mother not being home I did Fri. sweeping then pitted & canned some
cherries, sent Norman for bread & to Office. Kate brought Mother home to-night. {In margin}
Mr J. called to see us
Sat. 14 Somewhat warmer, I did my Sat. work then hoed till noon. Aunt Alice & Mrs. B.
Corless called in on their way to Kate's. Almost cool enough for frost last night
July 1888
Sun. 15 A pleasant day, not uncomfortably warm, very smoky, Alice came down from K.'s in
morning, went over to meeting then came back to dinner, we had nice quiet visit. Nellie &
Charlie came out for her in afternoon.
Mon 16 Nice day, pleasantly cool. Mother did big washing feels very tired to-night I worked
little in garden and around house. J. & C Corless called they are both going away to-morrow
for a time
Tue 17 Very warm. We had a big ironing, finished before dinner. Nellie came up from village
about noon walked, Morton C. was here to dinner too. N. & I went over to Jolleys when we
got back M & L Burtie were here, they went to W, C, T, Y Nellie walked home Norman went
home with Mort. {In margin} Got long letter from Nebraska
Wed 18 Showery in morn, heavy thunder & lightening about six o'clock, cleared up in middle
of day but heavy rain again in afternoon. I had dull headache.
Thur 19 Bright morn after the rain, which had done so much good, cloudy & slight showers in
afternoon. Kate & baby came in morn to stay all day. Nellie brought Carrie to go home with
�K. Norman got homesick and walked home from Moses's. Mrs J. & Ettie over in evening {In
margin} had raspberries for tea first time
Fri 20 Nice day, been very warm. Emma C. & Allie drove in on their way to K's, told us of B.
Martin's death. I made buttonholes for Mr J. Nellie drove over to "take me home with her" she
said I told her, "all right," so here I am She has applied for & got a situation as H. School
Teacher in Welland.
Sat 21 Nice day, pretty warm. M. came down & went to Brantford on train. I looked over b.
currants & sewed on apron for Alice.
July 1888
Sun 22 Slight rains through day with heavy shower about five or six o'clock. Nellie, Edwin & I
went up to Kate's in afternoon stayed till near dark, had pleasant time, they brought me home
& went home themselves
Mon 23 Very close & muggy, showery in afternoon, thunder shower after tea, then turned
cooler. Mother picked some berries (raspberries) I looked them over & canned them.
Tue 24 Bright & fresh morn pleasantly cool, Sun pretty warm through day. Spent the day at
John's, went early in morn with Clarence, had a good visit Susie came over in afternoon, had
noble black raspberries & fish for tea Ellen W. came over after tea, John & Lib brought me
home
Wed 25 Nice day, pretty warm, rained in night. Mother picked some berries, which we
canned. I read some in "John Halifax." Commenced some fine sewing for Nellie, also set out
& sent some pansy plants to Lib & Emma C.
Thur 26 A dull, close, lowery day with slight showers. Mother & I picked berries in forenoon,
had our first young potatoes, sewed in afternoon & read aloud after tea Kate & Will called &
left baby & Carrie while K. went to have some teeth out. B. Mullins at Charlies. C finished up
his hay.
Fri 27 Foggy damp morn, but cleared up, Moses sent black currants by John last night,
looked them over & did them up also did up jar of raspberries and sewed & read to Mother.
Charlie went to cut grain for John with new binder. {In margin} Robbie McKay came home
with Charlie to work for him
�Sat 28 Nice but warm, did up my Sat work then worked in garden till noon Mother picked
berries in afternoon we made jelly after tea
July 1888
Sun 29 Nice but very warm in afternoon. mother went over to meeting to hear Stanley
Newman{?} all went but Charlie & I. meeting in evening too
Mon 30 A very warm day looked like rain in morn Mother washed, folded clothes in afternoon
& picked berries after tea. I got dinner, made buttonholes, & shelled peas after tea which
Norman picked.
Tue 31 Very Very warm We ironed in forenoon & I mended some & made jam after tea had a
nice shower after dinner
Aug 1888
Wed 1 A warm day, cut out Sunbonnet for Mother sent Norman to office to post letter to Cath
& got one from S. J. C. I read to Mother in afternoon & after tea Moses came over from
John's a little while after Supper.
Thur 2 Cloudy most of day looked very much like rain by spells An old friend, Mary Austin of
Rochester called in forenoon to see us, we were so glad to see her I made Mother's
Sunbonnet & went over to Jolley's in afternoon a little while. Read after tea
Fri 3 A thunder shower about six o'clock this morn then rain was not extremely heavy, but
such thunder & lightening, it was terrible. I thought the barn or something near must be
struck then it cleared up. About 11 Mrs Bean & Mrs Stevens came & stayed till afternoon
train. R took them to Station. It has been so warm
Sat 4 Terribly warm especially in forenoon looked like more rain We did our Sat work & few
other little chores, read out loud after tea
Aug 1888
Sun 5 A trifle cooler than yesterday. Had a nice quiet day, but I had one of my bad
headaches all day Norman went to S. S. & meeting. C's all away.
�Mon 6 Very warm looked like rain all afternoon did sprinkle a little at night. I fixed sleeves in
Mothers brown muslin dress & read to her She picked berries in afternoon, we canned 1 qt I
think the last; Norman went to stay all night with Clarence.
Tue 7 Pretty warm, cloudy in afternoon, Eclipse on Sun not visible here, rained about
bedtime I sewed some & read aloud in "John Halifax."
Wed 8 Very sultry till afternoon when we had a heavy shower after which it was nice & cool.
Carrie & Allie Huxley came from Elias's I made a pudding & cake thinking someone would be
here from M. meeting but no one came Crocheted some & read.
Thur 9 Nice & cool & bright. I went over to Suttons{?} in afternoon had a pleasant visit, girls
went to Johns also Norman
Fri 10 Cool & pleasant, girls & Norman went to Kates after dinner. I went to Titus's by
invitation Lib & Maud Lodee{?} called for me, three or four other neighbors were there Mary
was home & a friend she had brought from Rochester, so there was quite a party of us, had
a pleasant time
Sat 11 Cloudy, looked like rain Did our Sat. work Lib came over after dinner for an hour or
two brought us some boa{?} moss from Cal. girls went down town with Rachel after tea.
Aug 1888
Sun 12 Cloudy & cool, though bright in morn[.] Had a headache all forenoon, better in
afternoon girls went to S. S. & church with C{illegible}, C's went to Elias's.
Mon 13 Sun very warm but nice cool wind[.] Mother had big washing Lib drove in on her way
over to Farringtons girls went with her, I walked over to graveyard with girls in afternoon, they
went in to Charlies to tea.
Tue 14 Warmer to-day. We ironed in forenoon Girls went over to John's to dinner and over to
Jolleys in afternoon Mr J's are not going to move away after all I worked in garden all
afternoon Kate & Will drove down in evening for little while
Wed 15 Very warm, cloudy like rain all day C, R & Stella gone on excursion to Dover We
kept Walter Susie came over in morn to take tidy pattern stayed to dinner. John came to
dinner also his folks gone on excursion too. Moses & M. called in afternoon Norman went to
village with them
�Thur 16 Very Very warm. I had bad headache all day Ettie & Lottie were over to tea, felt
better & expected to go with girls out to Elias's after tea but it got so late I could not go so
Geo. took them. C got left on excur, at La Salette, Geo T. drove him home
Fri 17 Some cooler rained last night, went to village in afternoon took Norman. C's went up to
Moses's in evening
Sat 18 Very pleasant & cool Melissa & Mrs Vandyke here to tea had a pleasant time
Aug 1888
Sun 19 Nice day. Kate & baby came & stayed till Will came from church then went out home
Norman went to S. S. Stella too, then she stayed here till night
Mon 20 Pretty warm. Mother washed I did work & got dinner, worked on silk pieces in
afternoon
Tue 21 Cloudy in afternoon turned very cool, men came to fix chimneys so we could not iron.
Mother went over to Jolleys in afternoon. I fixed my muslin dress, ripped it up & cut it over
Wed 22 Cool wind all day, Sun warm Had a terrible time this morn with chimney smoking, as
Mother had not cleaned all the loose cinders out the smoke could not get out & filled the
house, then we ironed, I finished my dress, came out to Elias's to-night to stay day or two,
very cold
Thur 23 Pleasant & cool Sewed all day for Nellie had a headache[.] Kate came to stay all
night Emma H. & Albert over in evening Ida here to tea. {In margin} frost last night
Fri 24 Warm day, slight headache all forenoon, K. went over to Haights. Sewed all day, got
through at tea time. Nellie was very busy, she brought me home after tea She is going to her
school to-morrow Ettie & Lottie came over a little while to see me so I intend to go to
Stratford to-morrow & take Norman home
Sat 25 Warm & bright with nice breeze. Mr. Vandyke & G. Sutton called in morning In
afternoon came home with Norman & the girls, got here safe.
Aug 1888
Sun 26 Very warm & very windy, had a thunder shower about dark I have had a headache all
day, none of the folks went to church to-night
�Mon 27 Nice & bright with a cool wind, cold enough for frost to-night I read some, wrote a
letter to Charlie and worked some on my crazy work
Tue 28 Real cold though bright My head ached some all day though I have worked on my
crazy work
Wed 29 A nice day, some warmer, I worked at a work again Nellie went up town & got some
Felt for us each a table scarf
Thur 30 Nice weather, very warm towards night I batted all the silk pieces on my cushion The
minister called but I did not see him
Fri 31 Thunder showers all day but did not rain a great deal, much cooler again I worked on
Nellie's crazy cushion, placed the pieces all on for her
Sept 1888
Sat 1 Clear & cold I think there was some frost last night, I wrote a letter to Alice in fore-noon
& cut out some cloth-blocks for Catherine to make a mat In the afternoon the girls gathered
the crab apples and I helped peel them which was rather tedious work, they did up about 12
quarts, after we got through I cut out my print dress that Catherine got for me this morn. Very
cold to-night
Sept 1888
Sun 2 Bright & cool I read part of day C. V. here in afternoon They did not go out to church at
all to-night.
Mon 3 Some warmer Catherine washed I worked at my dress Ettie Jolley has come to
Stratford to attend model school she called on us to-night
Tue 4 Very windy & cloudy like a storm My head has ached all day but I sewed on my dress
Wed 5 Nice day[.] I finished my dress before dinner Read a letter from Alice which I was very
glad to get Commenced my table scarf but did not have right-colored silk
Thur 6 A beautiful day but very cool for time of year We were going to have a good day for
our work we thought but about 9{?} o'clock Tom & children and Jennie Rogers came to
dinner And after dinner Miss Carey came and after school Ettie came They were all her to
tea It is Normans 10 birthday so he has had quite a party Ettie staying all night
�Fri 7 Bright & some warmer I helped Nellie a little with house work & wrote a letter to Alice
this morn and worked on scarf this afternoon
Sat 8 Cloudy & cool Worked on scarf all day. Nellie & her Ma went up town this evening I
read while they were away.
Sept 1888
Sun 9 Bright but cool Catharine did not go to Church nor S. School to-day, her & I were alone
all afternoon, had a good quiet time to read
Mon 10 Bright & beautiful. Catharine washed. It is Edie's birthday They asked Miss Hutchins
up to tea, she came, I fixed my dress in the morning and then worked at my table scarf.
Tue 11 A nice day, the weather very dry They ironed I had a bad headache all day, did not
work Mrs Bean & her sister called in the evening
Wed 12 Cloudy, turned cold towards night, I worked at my scarf. Nellie & Edie gone to Prayer
meeting
Thur 13 Very cold & cloudy Catharine has been busy all day making catsup. I worked on
scarf as usual finished one end & began the other Nellie is working on her scarf too
Fri 14 Very Very foggy this morn, could not see any distance from the house & so chilly &
smokey but quite warm in the sun I rec'd a letter from Alice also one from Charlie Today is
Mother's birthday. I worked on scarf Ettie came up a little while this evening, Nellie & Edie
were out but soon came home. A fire feels comfortable
Sat 15 Some warmer, rained some towards night Catharine went up town this morning, came
home with bad headache, could not eat supper with us I nearly finished working flowers on
scarf.
Sept 1888
Sun 16 A drizzling rain all morn. The sun shone by spells in afternoon. I have been reading
the "Hall In the Grove." Catharine did not go to church till evening. Edie stayed home with me
Mon 17 Nice but cool Catharine washed and had a caller in the midst of it I finished working
the scarf and wrote a letter to Charlie telling them I would be home next week. Read some in
afternoon, and worked a little on C.s mat
�Tue 18 Cold, cloudy in afternoon, looked as though it might snow It is very foggy & smoky
every morn I sewed C's mat together and began a log-cabin one
Wed 19 A beautiful day, warmer than yesterday. Catharine & Nellie ironed I worked at mat,
Nellie, Carrie & I are alone to-night, the rest to Prayer meeting Norman has gone to bed, and
forgotten his troubles
Thur 20 Another nice day It seems as though we are having an unusual spell of nice weather
for the time of year it is very dry, and so foggy & smoky at night, the frost has not done much
harm yet. I worked at the mat. Ettie came up after school to tell me she is going home tomorrow. I finished "Hall In Grove."
Fri 21 A beautiful day. I finished piecing blocks for mat. Catharine brought home the
ornaments for my scarf. Miss Huston was here to tea Allie went home with her.
Sept 1888
Sun 23 A splendid day, quite cool in the house but sun was warm. Catharine & I had a quiet
time for reading with the others all to S. S. I commenced to read, “Little Women,” which I like
very much.
Mon 24 A beautiful day, quite warm, Catharine washed[.] I have had a miserable headache,
did not do much sewing, just commenced a fine n. dress for C, and read a little. Ettie came
up to stay all night, bringing me a parcel from home with a letter from Nellie Mott
Tue 25 Very damp & foggy this morning Catharine & I worked on dress
Wed 26 Cold & cloudy, began to rain about noon and squally by spells all afternoon. Allie,
Carrie & Norman had company to tea and a jolly time they had I sewed all day on n. dress
Thur 27 Cold & squally all day, some say it snowed but I did not see it, however it is cold
enough for snow. Catharine ironed all day. Nellie was sick, in bed most of day. I finished my
scarf all up & trimmed Nellie's also. Very cold to-night am going home to-morrow.
Fri 28 Very cold & Fall like this morn, grass stiff, still squally I came home on afternoon train,
had pleasant journey. Moses, Melissa & John being on the cars, Moses & Mel been to
London Fair. Charlie was waiting at station for me.
�Sat 29 Cold & squally in forenoon cleared up in afternoon I helped with Sat, work & felt tired
after it.
Sept 1888
Sun 30 Very cold this morning, had rained & snowed some in the night by looks of things.
Started to rain again about noon & continued most of afternoon with some thunder. C's gone
up home, left Stella with us, I wrote a long letter to Nellie
Oct 1888
Mon 1 Still raining by spells, Mother washed. My head ached all night & this forenoon, but
felt better after dinner. Kate & Will called in on their way to Village I am going up Burtie's tonight and stay a day or two.
Tue 2 Cold East rain this morn, but stopped before noon I found the folks all well here, they
had given up looking for me as I did not get here till quite late. Today I have been copying
some stitches on Mary's crazy-work.
Wed 3 Very cold morning, ground frozen some We had quite a snow shower while we were
eating dinner Will brought Kate & baby up in the afternoon I visited & worked on my crazy
work all day. Charlie came for me as we were eating supper I enjoyed my visit very much. {In
margin} G. Tompson & E Gillam married to-day
Thur 4 Cloudy & chilly in morn, with more rain in afternoon I came out home with Kate this
morning to help her make Louie a coat—we are going to stay till to-morrow night Will went
back home, Alice cut out the coat this afternoon.
Fri 5 Cloudy all day but did not rain till night Elias went to Otterville{?} Fair, being judge on
fruit. We heard of Mr Woodwards death which took place on Wed. buried to-day. Libbie
Moore children came while C's were to the funeral. I got home {cut off}
Sat 6 Cold wind some this morn. Kate left baby while they {word cut off} village and took
dinner with us when they came back
Oct 1888
Sun 7 Rainy as usual, but not so cold, my head ached all morn but grew better in afternoon,
wrote a letter to Lizzie Atkins. Charlies all gone up home
�Mon 8 I don't think it rained to-day, but it turned very cold in afternoon Mother & I cleaned out
the dish cupboard from top to bottom and I sliced the tomatoes for pickling
Tue 9 Bright but cold wind. Mother baked some pies I cleaned windows, put up clean
curtains & pickled tomatoes and went over to Mr J's in afternoon, found Mrs J. busy picking
apples One of Charlie's cows died {cut off}
Wed 10 A bright nice day, nicest we've had for over two weeks but a hard hard frost last
night, froze apples, and froze eggs hard enough to crack them. Alice, Moses & Melissa took
dinner with us, being Monthly meeting I came home with {cut off}
Thur 11 Cloudy most of day, white frost again. I helped Alice with carries dress we nearly
finished it it is drab cashmere & plaid goods, looks very nice Alice baked bread, canned
grapes, and did countless other things. Men folks finished apples
Fri 12 Rained all day almost without stopping, bad beginning for our Fair I finished Carrie's
dress and ripped two others to make over for Carrie
Sat 13 Quite warm till toward night with slight Sunshiny showers Elias, Edwin & Carrie went
to Fair in afternoon, the rest of us preferring to stay home. It was rather a dull affair Carrie
stepped on a bee & got badly stung on the bottom of her foot after she {words cut off}
Oct 1888
Sun. 14 Showering in forenoon partly cleared up in afternoon Alice & Elias did not go to
meeting. Edwin brought me home towards night, found the roads muddy.
Mon 15 Rather promising in morn, but threatened to rain before noon and commenced to
after dark. Mother washed & clothes dried. I did up the work & knit Alice & Elias called had
been to village. I started a mitten for Nellie to-night. Fred Hand{?} working for C.
Tue 16 Rained by spells this afternoon several heavy claps of thunder Mother ironed, I knit
all day
Wed 17 Rained a little towards night Three weeks to-day since the wet weather commenced.
Threshers came to Charlies to-night; he went up for Nancy. I finished the mittens for Nellie's
birthday present.
�Thur 18 A nice day, did'nt rain any, favorable for threshers Mother & I shelled off the Walnuts
some that grew on our own trees, consequently we are proud of them, but not proud of our
hands since doing it; they look ugly. I am now knitting a pair of mittens for Kate.
Fri. 19 Wet till middle of afternoon then it cleared up colder Threshers finished about noon,
got their dinner & went to John's Will called in on his way from village, told us of Ellen Atkin's
death. I knit all day.
Sat. 20 Bright morning, turned very cold towards noon Squally in afternoon I hurried & got my
work done up to finish the mittens. Will called in & I came home with him to stay all night,
finished the mittens after I got here
Oct 1888
Sun 21 Cold & dull in morn. then the sun came out and we had a beautiful day Alice, Elias &
Carrie came up to Kates. I rode home with them. Mr. & Mrs. Jacob & Gertie{?} were there
too.
Mon 22 Cloudy & cold wind. I mended some and commenced a dress for Carrie, my tooth
started to ache and I had to put it up. Libbie & children came home with Charlie's last night
Tue 23 Misty & wet all day. Had a headache in morn but it left me and I sewed the rest of day
Libbie & children went to Johns this morn. C & R gone tonight.
Wed 24 Wet in morn cleared up in afternoon. I worked on Carrie's dress. I rec'd a letter from
Catharine & one from Nellie Mott. I sent Nellie's mittens to her. Kate & Will and some others
to Charlies to-night.
Thur 25 A warm lovely day I finished Carrie's cress this afternoon Charlie is going to take me
up to Moses's to-night, he took Libbie & children out to Moore's & brought Carrie home with
him to stay all night
Fri 26 Began to rain about noon, wet all afternoon I got up here before dark, enjoyed the ride
Charlie went right home. The Prayer meeting was here last night. I sewed all day on fine N.
dress for Carrie.
Sat 27 A showery wet day. I sewed all day on N. dress Carlie came home just before dark,
he had been hunting all day on his way home and shot 12 squirrels, which he dressed before
tea.
�Oct 1888
Sun. 28 Cloudy & cold all day Elise, Alice & Carrie came up & surprised us got here about
noon, went home before dark. Moses, Emma, & boys all went to S.S. & meeting. Charlie
went back to his school
Mon 29 Cold wind, sunshiny part of time. I had a miserable headache all day, did not sew in
afternoon Melissa washed & made potato cakes for tea
Tue 30 A grand day for work so bright & pleasant I finished the n. dress Melissa drove to
store & got some more cotton which we cut out & I went to work on it. Moses & boys went to
Sale at Martins
Wed 31 Another nice day though it threatened to rain Moses went to Norwich with load of
wheat did not get home till after dark. I sewed all day.
Nov. 1888
Thur 1 A lovely warm day I finished up my sewing before noon. Moses & Melissa went to
meeting in morn. after dinner they went to Norwich and brought me home. Mother is not
feeling very well Rachel & Libbie went up to Burgessville this afternoon
Fri 2 Warm with sprinkle of rain occasionally. I wrote a letter to Paulina, rec'd one from Nellie
Mott thanking me for mittens The apple packers came this morn. I am knitting Nellie Huxley
some mitts
Sat. 3 A mild day, slight shower last night Elias had a raising Charlie went, apple packers
came back & packed a few more{?}. R. & L. went to town in afternoon. I worked some on my
crazy work
Nov. 1888
Sun 4 A nice day, partly sunshiny. I am reading "Good Wives." Kate & Will called in on their
way home, brought a token of remembrance from Alice Charlies took L. up home. I wrote to
Nellie
Mon 5 A beautiful day, though wind blew like rain this afternoon Mother did a big washing,
this afternoon I raked up some around the door, knit some wrote a letter to Cathn The boys
are getting in carrots
�Tue 6 Rained most of forenoon Mother & I ironed got through before dinner Will called in,
says Gertie is very sick with diphtheria, he took my letters to office. Fred went home with
him. I knit in afternoon. Colder towards night.
Wed 7 A white frost, Sun shone pleasant till afternoon when it looked like storm, wind East I
went over to John's in morn, Lib & Lilly were going over to Lasee's{?} this afternoon so
Clarence brought me home about 4 o'clock.
Thur 8 Rained in night & to-day, cold East wind. I filled the forenoon with various things, knit
on mitten in afternoon, am also learning Stella to knit stocking & crochet lace, she does very
well, Mother is peeling squash for pies to-night.
Fri 9 A misty wet day, rained very hard last night I knit after fixing Mothers brown dress
sleeves and learning Stella another lace pattern, she took it up very quickly. Mrs Jolly came
in & had a chat.
Sat. 10 Sun out quite pleasant by spells, but colder and little sprinkles of rain in afternoon
Charlie & R. went to village left the children with us they finished up the carrots I finished the
mittens.
Nov. 1888
Sun. 11 Cold wind, cloudy with a little show of snow once in awhile. Sun peeped out once or
twice. Elias Alice & Carrie drove out this afternoon to see us stayed an hour or two, they told
us of Harmon Nicholls{?} death.
Mon, 12 White frost this morn. & quite cold but grew warmer, sun shone pleasant this
afternoon. I have been busy all day with different things, helped Mother change the spare
beds & fix them for winter use. Worked a little on crazy work this afternoon. The boys started
to pull turnips
Tue. 13 A fine day, very foggy this morn, damp as though it had rained till near noon when
sun came out beautiful I kept busy about the house all morn, made a cake & picked a
chicken. Worked on sofa pillow this afternoon. R. is cleaning her parlor.
Wed. 14 A beautiful warm day Lib asked me to come over to dinner, but I could not go as I
thought we would have company from meeting, Marriana came Lottie was over this
afternoon. I crocheted on my tidy.
�Thur 15 Thanksgiving day. A beautiful warm sunshiny day so warm we had both doors open
part of time, rained a little bit early in morn. I cleaned windows upstairs Mother cleaned parlor
windows outside, we did cucumber pickles & kept busy till late in afternoon. C. took his
apples to Station and went up for Libbie & children & Nancy to-night. R. went along to Kates
Fri 16 Much colder this morn, the ground quite white with snow but not covered, we were
busy all morn. making pies, picking chicken & getting ready for quarterly meeting Moses is
going to stay with us to-night. It is freezing considerable. The coldest yet.
Sat 17 Cold West wind. Alice & Carrie and Moses's here to dinner. Emma & Allie are going
to stay all night. Stella had a birthday party.
Nov. 1888
Sun 18 Cold night, froze hard, some ice on windows this morn first I have
seen, soned snowed some from East this afternoon Kate & Louie stayed with us while Will
went over to meeting. A{illegible} Dale is holding meetings here
Mon 19 Warmer, rained a little in night, cloudy all day Mother washed I did up work and
ripped my grey dress to fix it Alice called in to-night as she went to meeting. {In margin} Sent
milk for last time it went to Losee's{?}
Tue 20 Much colder, ground frozen hard, sunshiny. I helped Mother iron in forenoon, went to
village with Alice & Charlie this aftenroon. Kate & Louie stayed to-night while Will went to
meeting. J. Moore's are to Charlies. {In margin} I rec'd letter from Catharine
Wed 21 Cold but bright Alice came out this morning Alma Dale & Marianna Treffry came
from meeting and stayed till night meeting Kate came in afternoon She stayed with me while
Mother went to meeting with the rest. {In margin} Charlie's & George went to court. I sent a
letter to Catharine
Thus 22 Cloudy & cold all day, looked very much like snow I sewed at my dress after helping
do up the work Susie Sutton called in the afternoon and had a little chat, Geo. is drawing in
frozen apples
Fri 23 Cold wind but sunshiny & bright; white frost. I worked on my dress till noon. John & Lib
came over to dinner. Maud L{illegible} came for Lib to go up to school house in afternoon R.
& Libbie went too I started Alice's mittens in afternoon
�Sat 24 Hard white frost, sun was quite warm about noon but did not thaw much, C's
vegetables out yet & some turnips I worked at dress and mended my red waist
Nov. 1888
Sun 25 A cold wind, cloudy part of day. We have a good quiet day for reading. Mother has a
headache Alma Dale has meetings yet over here
Mon. 26 Cloudy, snowed a good deal of day, but only enough to whiten the ground. I sewed
on my dress. The boys got in some turnips though the ground is frozen hard. Rachel heard of
Mrs Wallace's death she & Libbie went up this afternoon. J. Carless is going to stay all night
at Charlie's {In margin} rec'd a letter from Nellie Huxley
Tue. 27 Some warmer, a little sleet & snow this morn Seems like a thaw. I finished my dress
& knit on mittens Charlie, R. & L. went to funeral, Lottie & I stayed with the children. Alice ran
in few minutes after meeting
Wed 28 A mild cloudy day, very misty all forenoon, warmer than it has been lately I mended
two dresses & knit on mitten. The boys getting in turnips. Mother finished packing her butter.
Thur 29 Another cloudy day, mild, but ground does not thaw out, damp air, a little sprinkle of
snow in night Charlie went over to help John get in turnips, the family went too. I knit steady,
finished one mitt and started another for Alice
Fri. 30 Cloudy, not very cold, stormed some in afternoon I had headache all day, not able to
work. Moses & Will came just as we were eating supper. Alice ran in few minutes as they
were going to meeting. Charlie & Rachel got their cabbage & carrots in out of garden
Dec 1888
Sat. 1 A little colder but pleasant for beginning of winter. I helped with work & finished the
mittens
Dec 1888
Sun 2 Weather much the same, quite moderate, but the ground is frozen hard again it only
thawed on top The meetings ended to-night, Alice ran in few minutes.
�Mon 3 Cloudy, not very cold a little snow flying in afternoon Mother washed, clothes did not
dry. I wrote letter to Mrs Atkins and set up a stocking, in afternoon I sewed on some flannel
for Stella. Charlies took Libbie & children down to Lynnes to stay few days
Tue 4 Snowed last night an inch or two, moderate, thawing some on roofs, snow flying this
afternoon, wind blowing older to-night I finished the sewing, knit some & crochet on my tidy.
Wed. 5 Bright morning, but cloudy rest of day, snowed a little not cold, Charlie brought me up
to Kate's to stay few days. I knit on my stocking & talked to Kate as she stuffed a goose &
made a cake.
Thur 6 A lovely morn, froze quite hard last night, roads pretty good, began to rain a little
about noon, Elias brought Alice up this morn & left her for the day We had the goose for
dinner, it was excellent. Will took Alice up to see Gertie. We cut out Louies dress & sewed on
it
Fri 7 A lovely bright day, ground thawed a little on top, I had a headache all day, but stuck at
work on Louies dress nearly finished it. Will brought me home after tea
Sat 8 A cloudy drizzling day half rain, half snow. I helped with Sat. work then cut out a apron
for Allie and worked at it Libbie & children came back Charlie & Geo. working at shed down
to barn.
Dec. 1888
Sun 9 Cloudy, chilly air, froze enough to make it slippery this morn, but thawed a little bit
about noon, it is not cold weather yet the frost has not come out of ground since it first froze
up, three weeks ago. Alice called in We kept the children while R. & L went to church
Mon. 10 Quieter fair, not cold for time of year We cleaned bedroom windows inside & out, I
made two new blinds & finished up apron. Mrs. Jolly came in a while.
Tue. 11 A beautiful bright morn. but turned windy & cold in afternoon, freezing before dark. I
had bad headache all day, helped with work in morn. then laid on lounge all day. Lib took
Libbie up to Aunt Katys Charlie & Geo. picked up load of apples & took to village.
Wed. 12 Cold, snow squalls all day, froze hard last night, It being M. meeting Moses & Mel.
came to dinner, brought us a lot of fresh pork. I ripped up my old drab dress for F to color to-
�day, guess she found it pretty cold work I knit this afternoon a black streak. Re'd a letter from
N. M.
Thur 13 Coldest yet, ther. {thermometer?} 4 {degree symbol} below zero, sunshiny, cold wind
I knit on stocking, finished it, & started another Ettie came home she ran in few minutes
Charlie's Libbie & children and Milne{?} gone up to Kates for the evening.
Fri. 14 Felt colder this morn than yesterday but ther. the same considerable warmer to-night,
snowed a little last night so the ground is well covered I made new waist to Mothers green
dress. Charlies all gone to Elias's.
Sat 15 Warmer, quite soft to-night. finished the dress, cut out some blocks for Stella & Edna
and did some sewing
Dec. 1888
Sun 16 Rained steady all day, took off what snow there was on. We had a quiet day for
reading.
Mon. 17 Warm but cloudy and almost raining, in afternoon did mist a little. Mother washed I
fixed my gingham dress. Charlie took Libbie & children up home. Moses & John took dinner
to Charlies.
Tue. 18 Much colder, snowed a little last night, & all forenoon, with wind from West. I took the
curtains down, made two blinds and cleaned all the pictures. knit & sewed in afternoon.
Wed 19 A very cold morn, or rather day, though bright part of time, Mother ironed, I did some
sewing & knitting. Charlie & R. went to village in morn, we kept children {In margin} L Gillam
married to-day
Thur 20 Very cold, bright all forenoon but clouded over & looked like Storm in afternoon. C.
took me to village after dinner. R. & Stella went to school exam. I finished the last stocking in
evening
Fri 21 Cold & windy, very blustering by spells in forenoon, more pleasant in afternoon, Sun
shone but very cold. Ettie & Lottie were over to tea The cheese was shipped. Geo took load
to B. Milne's concert to-night, Charlie, Rachel Geo, all gone I run the stocking heels and tonight made a little needle book for Stella an Xmas present
�Sat 22 Very cold & frosty this morn, but think it a little warmer to-night I helped with Sat work
& did some sewing cut out some blocks for Stella C. & R. gone to village again to-night
Dec 1888
Sun 23 Much warmer, thawing some, sunshiny. We have been alone all day Charlie's gone
up home Elias's drove in. Nellie got home yesterday
Mon. 24 A beautiful bright warm morn, but clouded up and began to rain in afternoon. Charlie
drove Mother & I out to Elias's to spend Xmas and a few days I helped Nellie dress a doll for
Lonie{?}
Tue 25 Dull weather for Xmas rained hard all forenoon quite warm. Kate & Will came, we had
a pleasant time, all seemed to enjoy themselves, it was not dull inside if it was out. K. & W.
stayed to tea {in margin} very muddy
Wed 26 A dull cloudy day, rained hard about bedtime I sewed for Nellie all day, Mother read,
Alice ironed, Nellie painted Mother taken sick after supper and went to bed early
Thur 27 Colder to-day with snow squalls, ground froze up. Mother too sick to get up she had
a fall in the night getting up in the dark, bruised her face badly, Alice went to village in
afternoon, Nellie & Edwin went to Haights in the evening.
Fri. 28 Rather pleasant, West wind. Mother feeling some better, sat up to-day, but her eye
looks so bad & black. I had headache but sewed some in afternoon Ida came over little
while, The boys gone to Charlie's to shoot.
Sat. 29 Cloudy not very cold, no signs of sleighing yet I sewed all day Nellie taken sick with a
chill had to go to bed Alice busy all day.
Dec 1888
Sun 30 A nice day, bright till towards night. I had bad sick headache, stayed in bed till
afternoon Edwin went to Moses's
Mon 31 A dull day rained some in afternoon Alice washed & was very busy getting ready for
New Years I helped around the house
Jan. 1889
�Tue 1 Nice & bright but cold West wind Edwin brought Mother & I home we had dinner to
Charlies, then came in{?} home Alice expected a lot there, the Miss Millets with others.
Wed 2 Cloudy, not very cold. I sewed for Nellie all day Stella is sewing her blocks. C & R. in
awhile to-night.
Thur 3 A beautiful bright day, white frost this morn. Thawed considerable Kate & Louie came
right after dinner as Will went to a meeting in village & stayed all afternoon, Will came back
to tea I made a cake in morn, did up work. & sewed rest of time, Mother feeling some better.
C. & R. in awhile to-night. The Millet girls staying at Elias's.
Fri. 4 A bright warm day, white frost, thawed enough to make it muddy. I finished Nellie's
sewing and mended Geo.s overcoat. Nellie called in to-night on her way to Kate's, she is
going back to her school to-morrow
Sat 5 A cold East wind, started to rain towards night, I cut some more blocks for Stella &
made an apron for Mother & me for Melissa partly{?}.
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Jan 1889
Sun 6 A coating of ice on everything & a misty rain We had a quiet day for reading Charlie's
at home Elias not home out {In margin} Got a letter & card from C.
Mon 7 A cloudy dull day, damp air with a little sleet by spells, Rachel washed for Mother as
her head is not very well yet, though she would help. I helped R. make Stellas dress in
afternoon, wrote a letter to Cathn in morn to send by Charlie as he talks of going up tomorrow
Tue. 8 Cloudy, not cold, but damp air, looks like storm. Mother ironed, had a good big one. I
sewed on apron, John took dinner with us
Wed 9 A terrible rainy day, turned colder towards night, blowed & snowed. Monthly meeting
Moses & Mel. took dinner to Charlie's and tea with us. then went to Bible class. I sewed in
afternoon
�Thur 10 It looked this morn as though there had been a regular blizzard, the windows so
covered with snow stuck on glass we could not see out & has snowed & blowed all day,
tremendous drifts, or hills as Stella calls them, though the ground elsewhere is bare. C. has
not gone to Stratford yet. I sewed on apron.
Fri 11 A nice winter day, not very cold. I knit insertion for apron. We heard to-day that
Wednesdays storm did a great deal of damage
Sat. 12 A bright day Sun quite warm I finished my apron
Jan 1889
Sun 13 Cloudy, snowed a little in forenoon, but cleared up quite warm in afternoon Alice
called in, C's went away in afternoon
Mon 14 A nice day, pretty cold towards & clear Mrs. Jolley came over for visit. Moses called
in a little while Charlie went to Stratford
Tue 15 A hard white frost last night, pretty cold all day I cut out a dress for mother & worked
on it. Charlie came home to-night brought Nellie home with him, also two violins.
Wed 16 Soft & warm all morn, began to rain about noon & continued all afternoon, lowering
the snow banks fast, John was over to dinner I sewed on the dress all day & superintended
Stella's blocks
Thur 14 Cloudy, wind blowing some colder, freezing the ground up again, the creek is very
high I sewed on the dress, stitched some for Nellie and am teaching Stella to sew on her
blocks had a dull headache in morn, but it grew better.
Fri 18 Cold West wind, snowed a little most all day Charlie took Nellie H. & I up to Kates in
morn to stay all day, had a good day Will brought us home after tea I sat up a sock to knit for
George
Sat 19 Very cold last night & to-day, East wind, we did up Sat. work, In afternoon Alice & the
two Miss Millets & Carrie came and stayed about two hours. I tried to finish Mothers dress
but could not. Nellie went to town with Charlie & R. after tea.
Jan. 1889
�Sun. 20 A very cold East wind, started to snow in forenoon and snowed hard all day &
blowed too till towards night it grew some warmer Nellie went down to S. S. {Sunday School}
& church with Rachel & George.
Mon 21 Considerable snow on ground, pretty cold, wind in West snowed a little all day
Charlie took Rachel Nellie & children and myself up to Burtis's in sleigh the first sleighing
we've had, not extra, but better coming home, We had good visit. I knit on sock.
Tue 22 A nice winter day, did not snow much more last night, but it seems nice to have a
little sleighing, Mother washed, I did up work & finished Mothers dress, head ached in
afternoon
Wed 23 A lovely morn, it had been so foggy that it froze on trees & everything and when the
sun shone it looked lovely indeed, but has thawed so to spoil sleighing Charlie killed pigs today
Thur 24 A nice bright day, but quite cool air We ironed Mrs. Jesse Stover buried this
afternoon. Kate & Will came from funeral to Charlie's Nellie & I took tea there with them I
crocheted some lace, a few cutters out yet
Fri 25 Another lovely day, thawed considerable I made some sausage bags for Rachel they
made their sausage & headcheese today, in afternoon I began the skirt of morning dress.
We want to go to Moses's to-morrow.
Sat 26 White frost on everything till afternoon when Sun came out beautiful & warm Charlies
brought Nellie & I up to Moses's to stay few days It is good wheeling, a little sloppy
Jan 1889
Sun 27 Cold & stormy, snowed most all day. I got up with bad headache, felt some better in
afternoon Moses took Charlie to Cathcart towards night
Mon 28 Not very cold all day, but colder to-night Snow quite deep, I started white apron for
Em Nellie read. Melissa washed and made potato cakes for tea, they were splendid.
Tue 29 Very cold this morn, North wind, in fact it was cold all day though the sun shone
beautiful I finished the apron Moses took load of wood to village in monr, and brought Nellie
& I down to Elias's in afternoon, had a good sleigh ride, sitting right in the bottom he drove
the colt found Alice spinning. Barne's came over in evening
�Wed 30 A fair winter day I worked for Alice, fixing her grey dress skirt, and showing Nellie H.
how to crochet Mr & Mrs Ghent came over towards night & stayed the evening
Thur 31 Rather cold, snowed hard for awhile in morn then Sun came out a spell, good
sleighing. Charlie & drove out this afternoon, breaking the black colt single. I worked at
dress, Alice ironed. {In margin} Mother bought 3 1/2 gal. coal oil of B. Treffrey
Fri 1 Weather quite moderate & pleasant, snows a little by spells. Edwin brought us home
after tea Kate & Will came down just as we were leaving
Sat 2 Snowed & blowed some by spells. I helped with work & knit some Nellie has gone over
to Mr Jolleys
Feb 1889
Sun 3 A bright clear cold day, very cold towards night I had a severe headache, stayed in
bed till 4 o'clock Alice called but I did not see her, K. & W. drove in on their way home. Nellie
H. went to Haights from church
Mon 4 Not so cold, but snowed most of day Mother washed I did up work & got dinner Nellie
went in to C's for dinner John & Lib were there it being Blanche's birthday, I went in after
dinner, we were all there to tea N. went with Geo. to church.
Tue 5 Very soft & thawing early in morn, suddenly began to snow with rain then turned very
cold & clear. Nellie & I went over to Johns stayed all day, Mrs Lasee{?} same, we had turkey
& lots other good things Nellie went with them to basket social at night. I came home, knit on
sock
Wed 6 Very, very cold & blustering, we had to keep close to fire I sewed some on dress skirt
& knit some Stella finished her last block & crocheted some wool lace for little Blanche.
Libbie & children went with Lib to J. B.s
Thur 7 Still very cold C. says not quite so cold as yesterday but it seems so to me. Splendid
sleighing and snows a little every day I took all the dishes out of cupboards, wiped them &
cupboard out, cleaned the silverware, and finished the first pair of socks
Fri 8 Weather more moderate but pretty cold yet, did our Fri. work, made a cake, and a
pudding for dinner read & knit on sock, another pair for George, Charlie fixed cistern pump
and has gone on up to Moses's.
�Sat 9 Pretty cold, stormed this forenoon I knit & read papers Nellie got a card from her Ma
telling her to come home Tuesday
Feb 1889
Sun 10 A nice bright day, pretty cold. I had good time to read Nellie went with Geo. to S S
{Sunday School} & church in morn George took her & Ellie to Methodist church at night
Mon 11 Snowed hard all morn then snowed with some rain for awhile then cleared & grew
very cold towards night. I fixed my wine colored waist. Kate & Louie came after tea & stayed
while Will went to lecture he brought me letter from Nellie M. C. went to station for Libbie &
children.
Tue 12 Bright in morn but very cold, blustery for spell in afternoon. C. took Nellie H. to
Station. I worked on my dress skirt and started a letter to Nellie M.
Wed 13 Very frosty in morn and very very cold day though pleasant to look out. Alice drove
out, her coat was white with frost, she stayed till after tea It was M Meeting Moses & Mel
came to dinner Emma sent me a pretty little birthday present. I got my new bureau home today Lottie came over awhile. Charlie, Rachel, Libbie Nansy{?} gone up to Thompsons.
Thur 14 A bright beautiful day, pretty cold morn good sleighing where it isn't drifted, some
bad pitch holes. We changed our bedroom around & swept upstairs & moved things around
considerable. finished Nellie's letter John was in told us he is going to live in Toronto. It
seems so strange. Lynees to Charlies.
Fri 15 A bright day but very cold East wind. I dusted upstairs, finished brown skirt, wrote
short letter to Cathne & sent to Office by Mr Jaquest They & Mullins's being to Charlies
Sat 16 Cold E. rain started in morn but turned warmer rained most of day, After doing up
work I read papers & knit on Georges sock
Feb 1889
Sun 17 Chilly, fine snow, almost rain by spells, somewhat clearer in afternoon. Alice ran in
few minutes & brought a book for us to read, Clarence stayed with us in afternoon
�Mon 18 A terrible stormy day, not so very cold, but snowed & blowed from East, more
moderate in afternoon, wind changed Mother washed but did not put clothes out. I did up
work knit & got dinner, in afternoon I set Stella's blocks together.
Tue 19 Very cold & snow blowed & drifted badly Mother rinsed & hung out the clothes. I went
in to Charlies in afternoon awhile to knit on sock. Nancy & Libbie cutting out blocks for Stella
& Edna another quilt
Wed 20 Not quite so cold, sunshiny, but still pretty cold Mother ironed, I knit most of day.
John was in & arranged for Clarence to come & stay with us when they go. There is a
surprise over there to-night: Charlies folks went & had pictures taken, Mrs Jolley in awhile
with her sore finger. I rec'd letter & card from Cathn saying she will be down Friday
Thur 21 Very cold & frosty last night, but warmer to-day though cool wind I sewed on my
waists after doing up housework Mother made oatmeal cakes & read "Three People" this
afternoon Charlie went with John to sale. Js are busy packing{?} Surprise {underlined} folks
made them two nice presents C. took Libbie out to Moores to-night.
Fri 22 Stormy all day, blowed & snowed a regular gale in afternoon for awhile, drifting badly,
Cathn came down on noon train, was stuck in drift north of Woodstock for an hour or more,
colder this afternoon
Sat 23 A terrible cold day, with piercing West wind 16 below zero We could hardly keep
warm. I sewed on waists Charlie went out for Libbie.
March 1889
Sun 3 A lovely day, hard on sleighing though which has lasted five weeks this time Elias's
called in, Kate left Louie while they went to church. C's went up to Chambers. John came to
supper, they are going to-morrow. Geo. took Cathn to church to-night.
Mon 4 A beautiful bright day, thawed considerable, John stayed with us last night Charlie
took him to Station this morn Mother & Cathn washed, the clothes dried quick. I did up the
work & got dinner and knit in afternoon.
Tue 5 Cloudy, threatened to snow this morn but sun came out in afternoon, roads getting
pretty muddy though I saw several cutters pass to-day Seems to grow some colder to-night
Cathn & Mother ironed. Charlie, Rachel, Cathn & I came out to Elias's for tea, Cathn & I will
stay till to-morrow
�Wed 6 A beautiful morn, cloudy in afternoon, tried to snow a little We helped Alice do up the
work, Kate & Will came down before dinner Edwin brought Cathn & I home after tea. Cathn
found a card waiting for her from the girls telling her T.{?} Stacey was to be married to-day.
Charlie had a card from John, they arrived safe
Thur 7 A nice bright day but cold wind. Cathn & Norman went home on afternoon train,
Cathn washed some blankets & carpet and swept upstairs for us. I wrote a letter to John.
Fri 8 Cold wind, rather blustery this morn I was busy about the house till near noon, worked
on my crazy work this afternoon
Sat 9 Stormed all day, but blowed so that it drifted & did not make sleighing & worked at
crazy work in afternoon. Clarence helped boys cut feed, he & Charlie went to town towards
night, rec'd another card from John.
March 1889
Sun 10 Cold West wind with little squalls of snow by spells C's went up do Jacques, Rachel
& children stayed Emma H. called in on her way to SS. She told us the doctors have
pronounced James's disease cancer Alice also called in, Mother & I had a quiet day to read
Mon 11 A beautiful day, though little cloudy in morn showed{?} & kept busy till noon about
the house, took dishes out of cupboard & dusted them, in afternoon & finished stitches on
sofa cushion
Tue 12 Very dark in morn, snowed a little, after awhile Sun came out, had a lovely day,
thawed good deal. Kate & Louie came in morn stayed all day, Will came to tea Charlie went
up for R & children, Libbie started home Charlie got letter from John
Wed 13 Cloudy in forenoon, seemed like rain, then Sun shone cool wind N & S roads very
bad where drifted M meeting had Moses, Mel, Alice and Uncle C here to dinner Susie S.
called in morn, I finished 3rd pair socks for George
Thur 14 Another nice day, thaws quite muddy in day time though the drifts were high yet,
Sugar weather started 10 days ago. Charlie saw first robin to-day. I sewed sofa cushion
together ready to fill, and knit some on sock
Friday 15 A lovely bright day, slight white this {word added in line above illegible} ground
frozen hard, but muddy enough today where snow & off I saw several robins this morn &
�heard insects hum, I did Fri, dusting & cleared windows, mended Mother's dress Moses took
tea with us. {the following line is added in the right margin} but a letter from N. Mott
Sat 16 Nice & bright but cold E. wind. I did my Sat work and read papers & knit in afternoon.
John & Lib came up to Charlie's to night Blackbirds, bluebirds & others have come
March 1889
Sun 17 A lovely day I think the warmest yet, the mud dried up considerable, snow not all
gone, John, Lib & Clarence spent the day in village & to church, Alice & Edwin called in
Mon 18 Bright till afternoon, then clouded over like a storm chilly E, wind, did mist a little
towards night. executors met here in afternoon. J & L took dinner here, went home on 4
o'clock train. I knit a little & wrote a letter to N. Mott in evening. Clarence is going to board to
C's. started tonight
Wed 20 Cold E, wind, cloudy, helped Mother iron in forenoon and wrote a letter to Lizzie
Atkins in afternoon sent Clarence to office after school Charlie got a card from John.
Thur 21 Cold East wind & cloudy till towards night, Sun shone a little ground dried up
considerable I cut out & made an under waist showed Stella about her sewing & crocheting
Fri 22 Cloudy most all day looked some like rain Mother did a little raking up around the
Eastdoor{?} the other yard too wet yet to clean I mended Stellas book & pieced a block for
her I also knit some and started to read a book "The Earth Trembled." C & R went up home
to get molasses in afternoon Stella stayed with us.
Sat 23 A bright lovely day I did up my work and then grated horseradish out on the
platform{?}. Clarence helped me to do a jar to send to John It was so nice out Sun Emmas &
Jos brought our molasses in afternoon C & R went to town in afternoon
March 1889
Sun 24 Another nice day with drying wind, muds getting quite dry except North & South ones
where snow was badly drifted Alice & Charlie called in, Rachel, Clarence & Lily went down to
church.
Mon 25 Bright morn, while frost, cold E. wind I knit on sock and read some in afternoon
Charlie sent a ton of vegetables down to Johns also read a card from J.
�Tue 26 Nice & bright though cool wind while frost ground froze hard this morn I went over to
Suttons after dinner had a nice visit. Henry is very poorly. Charlie & Rachel gone up to Wills
to-night.
Wed 27 Quite mild, looked like rain in morn but bright {illegible} in afternoon Alice came first
before dinner Charlie took her home to-night I knit.
Thur 28 Cloudy in forenoon, cold & windy all day. I had bad headache could not work, went
to bed early.
Fri 29 Snowed some this morn chilly damp air cold wind in afternoon A little child came in the
yard crying & cold. Charlie's took him in but we could make out nothing by him only he
"wanted papa," he was so cold & frightened and could not talk plain, after awhile when the
little fellow had got warm his Papa came in looking for him, it was C. Poldons child, he had
come up from the village. I finished Geo's{?} socks & read some.
Sat 3- Bright but cold wind Moses brought load of wood in afternoon I got letter from Cath
also two parcels I mended Clarences school coat & read rest of time
March 1889
Sun 31 Snowed with rain & sleet all day, from East Clarence took Rachel & Lily down to S.S.
& church Alice was not out to-day. Mother & I had quiet afternoon H. Henderson was buried
today in village
April 1889
Mon 1 Looked like winter this morn, snow several inches deep, but soft & thawing to day,
bright in afternoon Mother washed clothes dried nice. Moses brought load of wood in sleigh. I
saw several sleighs out but they cut through to mud, Mrs J. came in a little while this
afternoon. {Added in the margin} I wrote to Cathie{?}
Tue 2 Nice bright day snow thawed considerable making it muddy again. I helped iron in
morn, and in afternoon sewed & read some in, "An Endless Chain" Charlie R & children went
out to Elias's this afternoon
Wed 3 Cloudy & dull, rained a little several times through the day but did not take snow all
off. Charlie took me out to to night in morn, to stay all night, Miss Merrill came over in
afternoon, had a pleasant visit.
�Thur 4 Partly bright to day, cool wind, froze some last night I crocheted on my tidy and
{visited?} hard us I could Emma boiled down syrup & Churned & got dinner Charlie came for
me about six, The roads very muddy C & R went home & brought Honey back. I read a card
from N. Mott.
Fri, 5 Dull, stormed in afternoon, snow & rain, I read after doing up work, "Four Girls at
Chautaugua". Charlie's all went up to school Storming from East to-night
Sat 6 Bright up cold E. wind, snowed last night to cover the ground, thawed considerable today, very muddy I finished reading my book. R went down to get her {teeth?} out
April 1889
Sun 7 A beautiful day, ground dried a good deal The folks all went to church, we kept Walter
Edwin came to Charlie's from church, stayed till after church at night. C. took Nancy home
Mon 8 Another grand warm day I was busy about the house and stuffed sofa cushion this
morn. In afternoon I read out load "An Endless Chain." Mothers was taken with a severe pain
in her foot, I bathed it with hot water, then liniment{?}, it is some better but is painful yet tonight.
Tue 9 A beautiful warm day. The ground has dried so I was able to walk over to Mr. J's,
found Mrs J. busy housecleaning. Mrs Jacob & Charlie came there too. Wm{?} Lynnes &
wife to Charlie's to-day, Charlie ploughed the garden, the first ploughing, Mother's foot badly
swollen but no so painful.
Wed 10 Another fine day, grass begins to look little bit green. Being M, meeting Alice was
out all day, Rachel & her went to see Annie Palmer & baby, then Charlie took Alice & I to
village to trade Uncle C. took dinner with us. Kate & Will came down to Charlie's in evening.
Thur 11 Fine & warm in forenoon but started to rain in afternoon I finished my white apron.
Fri 12 Rained by spells till afternoon, warm rain, starting the grass, I did my Fri. work and
mended Clarences stockings & old coat. Charlie & R went up home to-night to get some
butter as they are making so little.
Sat 13 Bright but cold wind. After doing up work I washed Stella and fixed Clarences vest
Took care of Louie while K & W went to village. Carrie & Grace Wilson are to Charlie's
�April 1889
Sun 14 Bright but cool wind, froze quite hard last night Clarence took R. down to S.S. &
church Geo. took Lily & Grace Elias's not out, Clarence & Lily took Carrie home to-night.
Mon 15 Nice bright but cold E. wind. Mother washed, got through before dinner and washed
some carpet this afternoon I made a strawtick and helped Mrs J. make a robe for Lottie.
Charlie put on his first grain to-day.
Tue 16 A beautiful day, though cool wind We ironed in forenoon I cut out gingham waist this
afternoon It has been Arbor day at the school house Geo. took the team & helped this
forenoon Clarence & Lily went & helped all day. I got letter from N.H. Charlie got one from
John.
Wed 17 A beautiful warm day. I did some glueing and grated some horseradish in forenoon
and finished my waist in afternoon. Ida brought Charlie a parcel from John. Charlie &
Clarence went down to Hawtrey{?} in the afternoon.
Thur 18 Cloudy by spells, looked like rain, S. Kurts come down to C's to dinner, went to
village and took tea with Mother then stayed to C's all night. Charlie Mott came out for one
just before tea Nellie is home and wants me to help her sew. I had first started a mat for
Rachel but I came back with him
Good Fri 19 Very warm, blew up a heavy thunder shower in afternoon which continued till
after dark, wind blew a perfect gale lightening burned two barns. I sewed all day on two
dresses for Nellie, we had Good Fri pancakes for dinner
Sat 20 A lovely warm day, grass nice & green, Carrie got nice lot of wild flowers & dandelion.
We sewed all day. C & R came out to-night. Charlies come off the train to stay all night.
April 1889
Easter Sun 21 A lovely day, but cool wind Kate & Will came and stayed to dinner & tea We
had a nice time & plenty of good things. Harry came down for Charlie
Mon 22 Bright but cold wind, ground froze some last night We finished Nellies sewing she
went back on afternoon train, Ida came over in time to see her off. I then sewed a few carpet
rags for Alice
�Tue 23 Cool wind though nice I had a bad headache all day, laid on lounge most of time
Alice ironed, and sewed in afternoon Stella started to school.
Wed 24 Bright in forenoon but very windy, another thunder shower about 3 o'clock, lightening
& thunder seemed near by, the rain blew in sheets, after it stopped Elias brought me home.
Alice changed her plants, I sewed more rags for her making a little over two pounds in all
Thur 25 Cloudy, dull day, grass growing fast and buds coming out on trees. I worked one
corner on felt stand cover The boys are fixing fence that blew down. Wrote to N. Haxley
Fri 26 Chilly wind, cloudy most all day. I worked another corner on stand cover, R. changed
her plants & put in flower seed in boxes, Clarence went down to-night, brought me a letter
from Paulina. Mother started the leach running to-day.
Sat 27 Rained all day, don't think it stopped once not very cold however. R. washed & put out
the clothes, they are wetter now than when she hung them out. I worked on S. cover after
doing up work
April 1889
Sun 28 Rained all morning cleared off some in afternoon, but still cloudy Stella & Lily went
over to S.S. Emma sent me a library book "The Kings Daughter" Fred Hand stayed last night
to Charlie's
Mon 29 Rained 7 snowed a regular squall this morn Mother washed, clothes dried though it
kept cloudy & threatening. Moses took dinner with us he being Sanitary Inspector was out
inspecting{?} I finished my stand cover and read to Stella after supper.
Tue 30 Cold raw wind, slight sprinkle of snowy rain this morn Mother ironed, I sewed on
Rachel's mat. Clarence went down town after school and brought back word that Aunt Phebe
is dead, Strange they did not send us word, we had not heard she was sick. I read to Stella
to-night in "The Kings Daughter."
May 1889
Wed 1 White frost bright morn but grew cloudy with cold wind. Mother boiled her soap,
making a nice kettleful, she bought some fish, I had a dull headache but worked at the mat,
and read to Stella after supper, She goes to school
�Thur 2 Started to rain about noon, cleared up at night I wrote a letter to John in forenoon and
sewed on mat in afternoon. Aunt Phebe was buried yesterday
Fri 3 Nice bright day but cool wind, I pinked{?} my shawl cover on morn and then went in and
cleaned out the parlor & loosened the carpet ready to have it papered and cleaned Sent
letter & paper to Office by Lottie
Sat 4 Beautiful day. Clarence helped me plant in garden last night & this morn, the first seeds
then went up to Moses to stay all night, C Carles{?} came to Charlies to night. We kept Louie
awhile to-night.
May 1889
Sun 5 A lovely growing day. trees coming out fast. Alice & Elias called in after meeting.
Charlie took C. Carles home & brought Clarence back. Geo, Rachel & Lily went down to
Methodist church this morn. I read to Stella in afternoon.
Mon 6 A lovely day, very warm, We took up sitting room & bedroom carpets and cleaned
some, feel very tired. I went down town after supper and got the paper for parlor ceiling.
Tue 7 A warmer day than yesterday, can see some trees in blossom and the apple trees will
soon be out We did not clean much to-day, but took down the pipe and cleaned the chimney
I finished R's mat Charlie braded horses with Carin. Clarence went down and seen Mrs Batty
to-night she brought him a big cake from {his} Ma {Following is written sideways in the
margin} first Took milk for to-day it goes over to Losees{?} {illegible}
Wed 8 Another summer day, very warm, We did some baking this morn and cleaned the
woodwork in sitting room after dinner. Moses & Mel called in from meeting but did not stay. I
mended Mothers dress and put in some fancy seed.
Thur 9 Very warm indeed, We cleaned upstairs, kept busy all day and feel very tired to-night.
It is so warm & close we set out on verandah till 10 o'clock Charlie got his horse back last
night as he only traded on conditions.
Fri 10 Warm & sultry, heavy thunder shower in forenoon which started everything up
wonderful, everything looking beautiful cherry trees white over. Bradley came to do our
whitewashing & papering he got through by tea time. R & C went to village afternoon &
brought me a letter from J{or P?} & L
�Sat 11 A good deal cooler. we cleaned woodwork on entry & all the floors in parlor. Kate &
Will drove in. Mrs Polley also called in evening.
May 1889
Sun 12 A lovely day first cool enough to be pleasant and a little fire not amies{?} in forenoon.
Elias's not out Charlie's went up home after Stella came from S.S. Clarence & Lily went down
to see Mrs Betty, then in evening Mother & Lily went over to hear Wm Allen preach Clarence
stayed with me.
Mar 13 Cool wind, partly cloudy, sprinkled little towards night Mother washed, clothes dried
nice. I cleaned the windows & put in window screens and read to Stella Lottie & Curie came
in a little while
Tue 14 Beautiful day, cool wind I helped Mother iron in morn and did some mending in
afternoon and put my flower seeds in garden after supper. The boys whipped the carpets.
Wed 15 Cloudy like rain all day, quite cool, but blew up a thunder shower after supper
Rachel & I put down the three carpets and we got pretty well straightened up Charlie shipped
Jans{Ians?} horse. I got a card from Cathi & Edies picture
Thur 16 Bright in morn, threatened with thunder shower in afternoon but only sprinkled I
sewed carpet rags for R. all day. Mother cleaned closets and parlor stove Moses & Allie
came in awhile Mother & R. went over to see Mrs Bowan after supper
Fri 17 Beautiful day but very warm. We cleaned Clarence's room & entry I got letter from
Nellie Mott, Kate & Louie came in evening & stayed while Will took C. Brood{Broad?} home.
Sat 18 Fine growing day, Sun very hot, After doing up work I fixed my flower bed and
Clarence helped me put in beans & potatoes in garden. I got a letter from Alice tonight The
apple blossoms nearly gone, lilacs are out.
May 1889
Sun 19 Sun very hot in morn but clouded over about noon & blew up a rain & kept rainy
through afternoon considerable cooler Elias's not out. Rachel went over to meeting Stella
brought a library, "Wise & Otherwise" for me to read.
�Mon 20 A nice day, cool enough to pleasant We cleaned up the cupboard & dishes in
forenoon, in the afternoon I fixed my muslin dress & did some mending for Clarence.
Tue 21 Cool, rained a little towards night & grew night & grew real cold I cut out some blocks
for mat in forenoon and did some mending for myself & Clarence in afternoon
Wed 22 Chilly air, cloudy & dark in afternoon I wrote a long letter to Catharine in forenoon,
after dinner Charlie put up picture hooks in parlor and R. put up curtains & helped me
straighten it around, then I told her I would make some clothes for Stella, so she cut them out
and I stitched them up & wrote to Paulina in the evening
Thur 23 A nice day, rather cool, some frost last night wind blew like rain towards night. I
finished Paulinas letter, wrote ten pages, after dinner I went over to see Mrs J. but she was
not in so I came back & sewed for Stella. C & R. went to village after supper & got the papers
& some tomato plants.
Fri 24 Very cloudy in morn & looked very rainy but brightened up I went out to spend the day
with Alice, C. did not come after me so I stayed all night, found her fixing carpet. I finished
Stellas sewing.
Sat 25 Nice day but rather cool. Charlie came for me this morn Mother had work done up
when I got home we got the first asparagus we have had this year I wrote long letter to N.
Mott. After supper Mother & I planted some peas in garden.
May 1889
Sun 26 A nice day, cool enough for little fire to feel good Elias's not out. Stella went to S.S. &
meeting. I read her library to her. Lily Geo. & Clarence went to S.S. C & R went up home
after dinner. Frost last night in some places.
Mon 24 Cool, started to rain before noon & poured down for awhile, squalls through
afternoon. Mother washed but left clothes in water, I did up work & finished the sewing for
Alice.
Tue. 28 Cold wind sun came out a little in morn, but got slight squalls by spells, cleared up
towards night cold, thermometer down to -28 at 9 o'clock, clothes dried and we ironed in
afternoon. R colored her carpet-rags
�Wed 29 A remarkable frost last night, fences & grass white long after sunrise, ice 1/4 inch
thick, potatoes tops black, and leaves on walnut trees & others, curled up Wet this afternoon,
very chilly. We baked some pies this morn and mended the rest of the day
Thur 30 Rained hard all day front East, cold too, they say the frost hurt the fruit very much,
Charlie took the children up to school, Milne had the horse & buggy away all night. I wrote
long letter to Jan{?} and sewed for myself Charlie went over to Carlans{?} to help take care
of sick colt to-night.
Fri 31 Very foggy this morn, thought it would brighten up but it commenced to drizzle again
by spells, Alice came before dinner & stayed all day. Mother bought a fish, Rachel took her
carpet rags to weavers. K & W called on going to hear the Jubilee singers
June 1889
Sat 1 Cloudy, dull, everything very wet, we did up work bought some meat & cooked it I
made waists for Stella in afternoon. R. painted her floor. C's head bad
June 1889
Sun 2 Cloudy, chilly, like rain, some fire feels good Clarence & Stella took dinner with us, S.
cried because she did not get a library to-day. E.H. called in.
Mon 3 Rather cleared up to-day Sun shining part of time but raining again to-night, the
ground was too wet to plough, Charlie's had headache three days washed some this
afternoon I mended for Clarence, we set out tomatoes tonight.
Tue. 4 Cool, cloudy by spells in morn but bright in afternoon Emma H. came before tea, Will
came down here for her, wanted me to go up there with her and stay a few days, which I did,
most cold enough for frost Charlie planted his first potatoes
Wed 5 Dull and rainy by spells ground too wet to do road work, though some are doing it, I
had headache all day, did not work. Emma helped Kate with work.
Thur 6 Cool, but bright all day, which made it very pleasant driving Kate, Emma and I went
out to Elias's in morn and stayed till after tea, sewed three lbs rags for Alice called in and had
chat with Mother and got home before sundown having enjoyed the visit very much. Louie is
so good and cunning. Annie Palmer over to see Rachel.
�Fri 7 Sun out a little in morn but began to drizzle before noon & showery all afternoon. J.
Moore had a raising in spite of weather, got it up all night. Kate & Will went Em & I kept
house, cut out a dress for Emma & sewed on it.
Sat 8 Still wet, slight showers, much warmer We finished Emmas dress, Will took her to
station to take the train for Hawbrey She helped Kate with work while I sewed, we had fish
for dinner Kate feels poorly
June 1889
Sun. 9 Very warm & close in morn had a smart shower about 11 o'clock after which it
brightened up with a nice breeze W & K. brought one home on their way to church, we kept
Louie, they came to Charlie's to dinner, I found two letters from Cath & John waiting for me.
Nancy came down to stay awhile with R.
Mon, 10 Nice day, mostly right, Mother washed, clothes dried nice, and she folded them for
ironing she also washed a blanket & some carpet. I did up the work
Tue. 11 Cooler, bright & pleasant, Mother ironed. I put new sleeves in my grey dress, after
dinner I went over to Mr Jolley's. Mrs J. was first going up to Burgesville so I went along for a
ride, did not get out came home and mended Clarence coat
Wed 12 Nice day, Sun very warm. Monthly m. but no one came I mended all day, worked
some in garden after supper planted some beans. R. put down the new carpet
Thur 13 Another nice day, sun very warm, but a nice breeze a slight shower towards night, I
weeded onions, beets, & carrots and hoed frost all day, things have not grown much since it
has been so cold, had our first lettuce for dinner
Fri 14 Very warm, Mother did some baking. I fixed up Mothers green dress. Mrs Jolley
brought over a taste of strawberries, the first we had sum{?} Uncle Charlie called in Quarterly
m. commenced to-day.
Sat 15 Very warm, threatened to rain all morn, got a shower about noon, then cleared up
nice, had five to dinner from meeting. Uncle C, Marrianna and Emma C. going to stay all
night Kate came to tea Read a letter from Nellie M.
June 1889
�Sun 16 Very warm, a thunder shower threatened but passed around A large meeting, we had
no visitors, Geo & Kate Treffry to Charlie's to dinner
Mon 17 A nice day we straightened up house and did some mending I also made pincushion
Susie called on us after tea. Charlie went Ira to buy cheese.
Tue. 18 Nice day, with a cool wind, almost cold to-wards night, I worked on my mat in the
afternoon & read the papers
Wed 19 Very close & sultry & rainy, sun came out hot in afternoon, had a thunder shower
after tea, it rained very hard but think we did not get the heaviest of it, the sky looked very
yellow & peculiar. Kate & Louie here all day Elias, Alice & Moses here to dinner, I worked on
my mat.
Thur 20 A beautiful day, Sun very warm, but a nice breeze. I wrote a letter to Cathn{?} and
sent it to Office by R. & Nancy, they were to S.S. convention in afternoon, I worked on my
mat, and read to Stella after school.
Fri 21 A thunder shower very early in morn and several showers through the day, a good
deal of rain fell making the ground very very{underlined} wet, it grew cooler in afternoon,
wind blew, Sun came out. I read & sewed my mat together, Mrs J. brought us a basket of
strawberries they were delicious.
Sat 22 Cloudy, with chilly cold wind all morn, brightened up in afternoon, but still cool, I did
up work and put up strings for morning glorys, took a bath and gave Stella one,
Aug 1889
Sun 25 A lovely day, but so dry & dusty, however it was a very enjoyable day to me, one long
to be remembered. Mr & Mrs V. Alice & I went up to the Park and spent the day. In forenoon
we heard a ground Sermon from Chancellor Sins. Mr Faucet spoke in afternoon. We took our
dinner with us & got home for tea. Hetty Burtis buried to-day in Nebraska.
Mon 26 A nice day, Alice & I went up in the bus to Park after dinner and spent the afternoon
in looking around and attended a W.C.T.U(Women Christian Temperance Union}. meeting
there, Went out by the Lake and watched the bathers boats, & steamer unload.
Tue 27 Much warmer to-day. I rested & crocheted a little Alice helped peel pears Maggie
came over in afternoon
�Wed 28 A very warm day. We took the morn train and came home to-day. Mrs V. came with
us each brought a basket of plums. Nobody to meet me as they had not got my letter so
Charlie drove me up first then went back for his Ma & Mrs Vandyke
Thur 29 A very hot day, and a busy one for us. We did up our plums and fixed some corn today and put the cucumbers in brine, after dinner I went over to see Mrs Jolley, but she was
not home.
Fri 30 Hoter than ever, or more close, It seems as though everything will burn up if it doesnt
rain soon The Well threatens to give out & cistern is out. I wrote long letter to John C.
Sat 31 A little cooler, or more breeze, in fact real cool out on verandah after tea. We had a
busy day, besides the Sat work we peeled & picked some pears and wrote a long letter to
Catharine. Stella is quite poorly with cough. Charlie finished his harvesting.
Sept 1889
Sun 1 Foggy & smoky looking this morn with a cool E. wind, but Sun came out very hot. the
air seems full of dust Nellie & Edwin came out. N. visited us, while Edwin visited Charlies,
they cut the first watermelon to-day.
Mon 2 Very very{underlined} warm. Mother washed, clothes dried in a hurry, I did the
morning work, got dinner & dusted upstairs, Nellie drove over stayed a few minutes this
afternoon.
Tue 3 Hot, hot{underlined}. We ironed this morn and the heat was terrible, almost unbearable
by spells, we were glad enough to let the fire down. I crocheted on tidy this afternoon. Charlie
brought me a paper from John to-night.
Wed 4 Very warm, but Sun not out so hot & bright as yesterday threatened to rain all
afternoon, has rained lightly for half an hour since dark. I worked around house all morn
cleaning windows, moving & watering plants and dusting parlor. I finished crocheting tidy &
put in fringe, Geo & Lily went to picnic to Haights{?} this afternoon, took Milne, no school in
afternoon.
Thur 5 Warm, had a nice rain this afternoon & to-night, which will do a great deal of good. I
started another tidy and teaching Stella to sew.
�Fri 6 A good deal cooler, almost cold to-night We did some baking this morn, looked for
Moses's down but they did not come, I got a letter from John, Charlie. Rachel & Norman
went out to Elvis tonight
Sat 7 Cool & pleasant, Moses, Mel, & Mrs V came down this afternoon to tea After tea Nellie
drove over for me. we drove down town and then I came home with her to stay all night.
Sept 1889
Sun 8 Cool & pleasant but the sun is hot, my head ached this forenoon, but grew better after
dinner. Alice and Elias & Carrie went up to Moses's Kate & Will came down to tea, Louie too
of course.
Mon 9 Some warmer to-day, looked a little like rain, Alice washed, the men all away to
supper I helped Nellie sew, am going to stay till to-morrow.
Tue 10 Pretty warm to-day. it is getting very dusty again I sewed for Nellie all day. Mrs Harry
Moth came over in afternoon, after tea Nellie came home with me to stay all night, when we
got home found Charlie had gone to Station to meet Cath they did not get home till late, as
Charlie had an upset & runaway before he went to Station, nothing serious happened.
Wed 11 Sun very hot, but a cool breeze. Moses & Mel came from M. meeting & Nellie
walked down town, did some trading and went home with Will in afternoon. I crocheted on
tidy.
Thur 12 Not overly hot, cool cast breeze. I had a headache all day, consequently did nothing.
Cath helped mother Lynnes to Charlie's visiting
Fri 13 Cool breeze, but quite warm through the day, looked some like rain to-night. I havent
done much of anything to-day, worked around the home all morn and crocheted a little.
Sat 14 Very close & sultry like rain. mostly cloudy. To-day being Mother's 75 birthday
Charlie's invited Mother, Cath & I out also Moses & Elias's to eat goose. Will, Kate & Nellie
were there to tea too.
Sept 1889
Sun 15 Very warm, bright till towards night, rained a little before dark. Alice stayed all night
with us, went home after mtg. C & R went up home tonight.
�Mon 16 Cooler, a heavy rain in night & threatening to-day Mother washed clothes dried Kate
& Nellie came to-night Will went mtg N. stayed to C's. they have lots of watermelons now. H.
Websters baby buried to-day, I crocheted
Tue 17 Cool & dull, rained hard in night, a little bit to-day and hard again to-night. I crocheted
some and made a cake besides my usual house work. Kate drove down to-night for Nellie
Another baby buried here to-day
Wed 18 Sun shining in forenoon, a cool wind, cloudy in afternoon, rained some towards night
Cathn helped Mother iron. I wrote a letter to John. May B. came down to Charlie's this morn
to stay a day or two, she took tea with us, and so did Moses after which Mother & Cathn
went out to Elias's to stay a day or two.
Thur 19 Bright till afternoon when it burned rainy again, cold wind Mary slept with me and
helped get breakfast I had a bad sickheadache, it got better in afternoon Mrs Titus came said
she would stay all night, so I had to get tea which I didn't intend to do being alone here.
Fri 20 Slight showers by spells all day, grown colder since morn, very cloudy & fall like, Mary
slept with me again and helped get breakfast after which Mrs Titus went away, I then kept
busy till noon about the house. Mother & Cath came home to-night.
Sat 21 Cold & windy, cloudy, Moses & Charlie went to Fullarton to-day George took Mary
Burtis home to-night
Sept 1889
Sun 22 Bright but cool. some frost-last night, enough to wilt the melon vines, and symptoms
of another to-night Alice & Edwin drove and Wills drove in this afternoon taking Nellie home
Cath & I went for a walk to-night.
Mon 23 Another fine day, little warmer, had a harder frost last night. Cath went down and got
a basket of corn to dry and she helped Mother dig some potatoes this afternoon Susie Sutton
took tea with us.
Tue 24 Beautiful day, pretty warm Carthn got some more corn to dry, I helped to shave it,
and doubled some yarn to twist for bodies. Moses & Charlie came on noon train, I got letter
from John. Mrs. Jolley in to-night.
�Wed 25 Fine till towards night when it rained a little helped Cath with some more corn she
got sick and had to lie down, I did a little sewing for Stella.
Thur 26 Sunshiny part of day, clouded up towards night and rained down, cold, Cath twisted
some yarn for me, I wound it, and fixed ends of table scarf. then read he papers, Mother
made some put cheese for supper Charlie & Rachel took Nancy home
Fri 27 Bright this morn, but cold wind and little like squalls dark & raining some to-night
Our{?} fair begins to-day we are going to have roast turkey tomorrow expect John up tonight. I picked the turkey and dusted the dishes and crocheted on tidy Lottie was over this
afternoon.
Sat 28 A lovely day, sun very warm, but cool in shade John came last night Nellie & Carrie
Sewart came in little while We all went to the Fair but Mother after dinner.
Sept 1889
Sun 29 Beautiful till afternoon then it clouded like rain a white frost last night. Cath went
down to church with John & Geo. Will's and Wm Motts to Charlies for dinner Cath & I took a
long walk to-night
Mon 30 A rainy drizzly day, Mother & Cath washed up did not put on clothes John took
afternoon train for home I made a jar of pickles for Lib and we packed a crate of vegetables
for him to take, then I wound some yarn
Oct 1889
Tue. 1 Cloudy & chilly with occasional rain squalls in afternoon, slight ones, Mother got the
clothes dry, Alice came this afternoon and stayed to tea it was just what we wanted but didn't
expect her. We had some turkey left yet.
Wed 2 Bright and nice but cold wind. Mother & Cath ironed then went over to Suttons this
afternoon but Susie was not home so they came back, Henry is very poorly, I finished my tidy
for Cath birthday present and picked green tomatoes for pickling.
Thur 3 Had a thunder shower this morn, frizzled by spells till along in afternoon it brightened
up nice. It was very cold last night, thought there could be a hard frost but it turned warmer &
rained. Cath twisted her yarn I sliced tomatoes for pickle and made a beechart{?} for Nellie
�H. Kate, Will & Carrie Stewart called in. Nellie also called to bid us goodbye she goes to
Toronto tomorrow
Fri 4 A nice day, bright part of time very cold to-night like a hard frost. I cleaned bedroom
windows & put up clean curtains and did up the pickles. Cath finished twisting yarn
Sat 5 Rainy again cleared up a little in afternoon but raining again to-night bad for Otterville
Fair. After doing up work I made a cake washed Stella and crocheted on another tidy.
Oct 1889
Sun 6 Cold wind, cloudy & dull, rained hard last night, with some sleet or snow they say,
Alice called in & brought our honey. Mother, Cath & I had a quiet day to read.
Mon 7 Very cold wind and cloudy. Cathn did the washing and went with Charlie & Rachel up
to Moses's towards night. I worked around the house, repaired my black dress and crocheted
some, read in evening to Mother.
Tue 8 Bright but a very cold wind, frost last night, Mother & Cath ironed this morn. I helped
Cathn after dinner pack a trunk with vegetables & get ready to go home this afternoon.
Charlie did not get home till after dark, the train was late.
Wed 9 A nice day, not quite so cold. Alice drove out to go to M. meeting Uncle Charlie &
Marianna came to dinner too, Alice went down town with them after dinner Kate & Carrie
Stewart & their babies came in to tea, they were to C's for dinner.
Thur 10 A beautiful day, though a little cool. I took up the bedroom carpet & got the room
ready for painting in forenoon and straightened up parlor after the company, rec'd a letter
from Cath saying she got home safe. Mother got the beets & carrots in roots froze stiff this
morn.
Fri 11 A grand day, somewhat warmer I worked around the home, and went over to Jolley's
in afternoon, C. Brood there sewing. Charlie digging potatoes to-day It acts like a storm tonight, Mrs Jolley brought our mail when she went down for Ellie.
Sat 12 Cloudy, wind blew cold like a storm all day I did my Sat work and hoped to have
Norman help me set put some raspberry bushes but he was picking potatoes in morn and it
was too cold in afternoon
�Oct 1889
Sun 13 Bright part of day, but a very cold wind, Alice & Edwin & Carrie called on their way to
meeting. Norman went home with them and walked home I read Stella's library to her and
then read, "Grace Darling," to Mother.
Mon 14 A fine day, but cold wind. I tore the old paper off bedroom wall and painted the
woodwork partly over after washing the floor and feel most too tired to sit up to-night.
Tue 15 A lovely day, Sun real warm, I went in garden after dinner and helped Mother pick a
few rope beans, late ones. I finished painting the woodwork this morn Mattie Coon called to
see us, and Lottie came over a little while to-night. I finished reading "Grace Darling."
Wed 16 A grand day, quite warm I was busy doing housework all morn after dinner I painted
the woodwork again Mother went over to Suttons again Henry is very poorly
Thur 17 A wild day, but cloudy & very smoky. I did a big days work, at least it was
big{underlined} for me, I was all morn setting out raspberry bushes Norman helped me till
school time, this afternoon I gave the woodwork the finishing coat, wrote a letter to Edie H.
Fri 18 Another lovely day, but had a very hard white frost last night Mothers washed some
prints dresses and ironed them. I was busy all morn doing up the work went down town in
evening with C. & R. and got the wall paper for bedroom.
Sat 19 A grand day again, another hard white frost, very foggy & smoky, roads dry & dusty
like summer I did my Sat work and got ready to go out to Elias's to stay a week but it got so
late I gave it up, Carrie came out to stay all night.
Oct 1889
Sun 20 A beautiful day. Sun warm, but a cool wind Carrie went to S.S. and home with her
folks Charlie & R, drove me out to Elias's after dinner. A & Elias drove up to see Jas Haight
towards night
Mon 21 Cold & cloudy most of day, ice on our bedroom window this morn, Alice washed &
finished up a white apron for Carrie & fixed up her school dress.
�Tue 22 Rather nice in morn but cloudy & chilly in afternoon, a few flakes of snow flying Elias
went to Butterfields sale then ironed & tended to her soap making. I made flannel shirt for
Charlie
Wed 23 Very cold wind though bright, frozen hard enough to freeze apples through, Charlie
gathered what few there is I ripped up A's dress to make one for Carrie, Alice cut it out in
afternoon
Thur 24 A nice day but pretty cold morn, froze hard cloudy towards night. A & I went up to
Haights in morn & stayed till near night. found Jas. cheerful, he set up 3 hours and is growing
weaker but very patient & like himself. I sewed for Carrie. she drove up for us after school
Fri 25 Started to rain about noon and drizzled a little the first for three weeks I sewed on
Carrie's dress Kate & Will came down for tea
Sat 26 A dull day rained some. I sewed on Carries dress Alice, Elias & Carrie went to down
after dinner I started to make a night shirt for Edwin
October 1889
Sun 27 A dull damp chilly day. I had a headache all day, could not read Alice, Charlie &
Carrie went to meeting. Aunt A & Willie called in on their way home from Haights, Jas had a
bad day.
Mon 28 Cloudy & chilly Alice washed and the clothes dried, to-night they made sausage did
not get through till eleven o'clock. I finished one night shirt
Tue 29 Another cloudy chilly day, Alice ironed & tended {leach?}, she is so busy every day,
she hardly sits down Edwin is drawing 100 cards wood to brick yard. I made Carrie a white
apron and started another shirt.
Wed 30 Cloudy, damp air, cold wind afternoon. I finished the shirt, sewed the buttons better
on E's new flannels and made a pillow case Alice cut out her blue print dress this afternoon,
Moses. Mel called in a few minutes
Thur 31 A rainy day, but not very much rain either. Alice & Edwin went to town after dinner,
gone most of afternoon I sewed on the print dress Alice gets litle time to sew We looked for
Mary Burtis but she didn't come.
�Nov 1889
Fri 1 Very wet, rained hard by spells, but Edwin drew wood, and Carrie walked to school I
worked at the dress all day and got it just about done.
Sat 2 Wetter still, some very hard showers this afternoon but Elias went to town through it to
get the mail and Mrs Scott came through it to get some honey. I finished the dress and made
Carrie another white apron am going home to-morrow.
Nov. 1889
Sun 3 A beautiful bright morn but cold West wind grew cloudy in afternoon I came home as
Edwin went up to Kates Carrie came with me, Mary Burtis & her Father came first as I got
home. Kate came down with Edwin, here to tea, Mary went home with Edwin & Carrie
Mon 4 Cloudy & cold. I kept busy about the house all morn dusted upstairs & down. (No I'm
mistaken it was not cloudy this morn, but it was cold, and frosty) I made button holes in
Stella's coat. Mary came back to-night, her Father stayed to Charlies last night {written in the
margins} Englishman started work for Charlie
Tue 5 Cold & cloudy a few snow flakes in the air Mary & Rachel papered the bedroom for
me, then Charlie took Mary home, she bid us good bye expecting to start with her Father to
Neb. My head ached all morn
Wed 6 Bright, but a cold wind this afternoon. Charlie took Mother out to see Jas H, I put
carpet down in the bedroom and straightened it up, and fixed up the shoe box.
Thur 7 Thanksgiving. A beautiful day, wind a little cool I did a little fixing up about the house
in morn in afternoon I fixed Mother's black dress larger Moses & Charlie V called to see us
toward evening.
Fri 8 Cloudy, chilly E. wind After doing up work I wrote to Jno, also some in Normans letter to
Cath finished Mothers dress & knit on mitten in evening
Sat 9 A misty damp air, very wet with fog or {dew?} in morn, I did my Sat. work and did up
cucumber pickles, and then knit on Mel's mitten.
Nov 1889
�Sun 10 A mild nice day, sun out part of time very pleasant, Alice & Charlie called, they were
going to Ks after meeting We had a quiet day to read, Read Normans library to him in
evening.
Mon 11 Cloudy, damp air. Mother washed, clothes only partly dried, I did up work, mixed
some paint, got dinner ready, painted some chairs & table in afternoon and knit on mitten,
Geo. went out to Elias's to-night
Tue 12 A nice warm bright day, helped Mother iron in forenoon, painted over chairs & table in
afternoon and knit on mitten, had a dull headache all day. {written in margin} A blossom on
flowering currant bush
Wed. 13 Mild & warm, but rainy by spells, though not much I helped with work then painted
over table & chairs Moses & Mel came from meeting I went down town with them after
dinner, they stayed to tea, I rec'd letter from N. Mott
Thu. 14Looked nice in morn, but turned rainy again and grew colder. Mother & I cleaned out
the room upstairs I scrubbed the stairs also and felt very tired when I got through, and my
head ached, but I knit on mitten, am anxious to get them done by Sat.
Fri. 15 Bright but cold wind ground frozen some this morn. We did our Sat, sweeping & made
some pies and did a wee bit of painting in forenoon. In afternoon, I made Mother a cap. Read
letter from Catharine to-night.
Sat 16 Bright & nice with a cool wind, roads pretty good It is Quarterly mtg, Alice & Uncle C.
here to dinner Uncle C. will stay all night Kate left Louie while they went to town, I finished
the mittens
Nov 1889
Sun 17 A lovely day, hard white frost this morn and a cool wind, but bright & nice for
Quarterly mtg and roads good for time of year Emma C & Lucy Walker stayed all night We
had a quiet afternoon C's went up home.
Mon 18 A wet day I straightened up & dusted out the bedrooms & fixed my dress to put on,
then read in "Ester Reid yet Speaking,"
Tue 19 More rainy than yesterday. I sewed on machine all day on clothes for Mother. Allan
Haight came with Milne to C's for dinner, Charlie went down town in afternoon
�Wed 20 Misty & drizzling all day, not very cold. I ripped up Mother's brown dress waist to
make a new one. The boys tried the new grinding mill
Thur 21 Still rainy, though it looked this morn for a while as though it might clear up, it makes
short days, did not rain so but what the boys ploughed Meetings over here each evening. I
worked at the dress all day. Finished reading "Ester Reid yet Speaking."
Fri 22 Another rainy day, but some colder think the rain about over this time, clothes that
were washed Monday still out on the lines. I finished the dress this afternoon. In forenoon I
did up my work and finished up the painting & cleaned the brushes Charlie brought our mail,
then I read papers.
Sat 23 Cloudy & chilly but didn't rain, wind blew through night so it dried the clothes, I did my
Sat. work & crocheted R. colored some mat stuff for me
Nov 1889
Sun 24 A lovely day for time of year, quite windy, dried up the mud considerable, nobody
here, we had a quiet day Norman, R. & Lily went over to mtg tonight
Mon 25 Cloudy and rather cold wind. Mother washed, the clothes froze some for first time. I
got dinner did up the work ripped up my green dress & various other chores. Kate & Louie
came down to C's in evening, Will went to town.
Tue 26 A rather nice day not bright, a hard frost, We ironed in afternoon I put sleeves in my
print dress, Mother packed our first butter C. got us a bush of apples from J. Moore. Alice
drove over, had been to town and brought some turkish toweling for me I wrote to Nellie M.
to-night.
Wed 27 Snowed last night, everything white this morn snow blowed everywhere & rain with it
from East making the trees quite icy, very slushy, saw a sleigh & cuter out. I worked on green
dress and taught Stella to work on cardboard.
Thur 28 Snowed a little this morn, but very fair day, some colder to-night, freezing, I worked
on my dress and taught Stella to crochet cuffs. Rec'd a paper from Jno.
Fri, 29 A very fair winter day, think it will freeze pretty hard to-night, I helped do some baking
and worked on dress, stitched a coat for R. snowed a little more.
�Sat 30 A clear cold frosty morn, bright & grew some warmer the snow still stinks on. I did my
Sat work and cleaned up before dinner. After dinner I washed Stella cut Mothers corns,
sewed a little on dress Read a letter from Lizzie Atkins.
Dec 1889
Sun 1 A lovely bright day, with cool wind, thawed some making it rather sloppy walking, Alice
& Carrie came out to mtg. and stayed to dinner Norman went over to mtg to-night. Cs went
up home brought Nancy back.
Mon 2 A pleasant mild day, though not bright, snow soft & dirty, but goes slowly. I sewed all
day on dress, but did not finish, Mother made oat cakes George left C's to-day, been there
nearly six years.
Tues 3 Very stormy in forenoon, rain & snow from N, E. but grew clear & cold afternoon. I
sewed on dress in morn and knit on my mitten in afternoon Kate came, Will went to a
farmers meeting, came back to tea, Moses came too, and went again in evening. Mrs Jolley
came over little while. I rec'd a letter from John.
Wed 4 Very cold last night, 5 below zero, clear to-day, some warmer to-night, I finished my
dress at last, Charlie went to Chambers sale. Mother finished packing butter
Thur 5 Rained nearly all morn, froze as it came, making it quite icy, but thawed off some this
afternoon I worked button holes in Walter's overcoat and knit.
Fri, 6 A bright beautiful day, though cool wind. Mother was taken sick this morn with a terrible
dizziness in her head and was not able to get up. I did up the work and did what I could for
Mother.
Sat 7 Another nice day, thawed, making ground quite muddy, ground not frozen much,
Mother not able to get up yet, I did up work & feel pretty tired Norman & Stella helped. E
Palmers baby died.
Dec 1889
Sun 8 A rainy, dark, muddy day. Mother not feeling better we went for doctor, I had a
miserable headache but managed to wait on her with Normans help and wrote to John
Charlie went out to Elias's
�Mon 9 A lovely day, just a little cool. The Dr came up to see Mother and thought her a little
better Alice came out in forenoon stayed till night & helped me wait on Mother and cooked a
chicken for her.
Tue 10 Began to rain about noon, a cold E, rain, rained very hard about middle of afternoon,
Mother about same Norman went out to Elias's came home in rain I did up work & knit on
mitten
Wed 11 Weather improved, since yesterday, but a chilly S.W. wind. Alice came out before
dinner stayed till afternoon Moses & Emma came to dinner it being M, mtg. Mother still in
bed.
Thur 12 Mild but rather cloudy in morn but brightened up beautiful by noon. Mrs Jolley came
over & brought me a nice biscuit for dinner Susie came over in afternoon to see Mother. Dr
came up and thinks Mother is doing well.
Fri 13 Appeared like an E, storm all day but it did not come, chilly wind, Moses called, had
been up to factory to get John Mother sat up in bed little while I keep pretty busy doing up
work & waiting on Mother.
Sat 14 Stormy all morn, sleet 7 snow from E, or N.E. fine rain that froze as it came and cut
ones face but grew milder by afternoon Norman helped me with work and Rachel cleaned
out the entrys Rec'd a letter from Cath
Dec 1889
Sun 15 A bright beautiful day, though cool wind, thawed enough to make the roads
smoother, ground not frozen of any account yet. Alice & Carrie came out but did not go to
mtg. A, got Mother up & made the bed and went home to dinner, I read in afternoon & wrote
to Cath in the evening
Mon 16 White frost this morn, chilly damp air started to rain about noon, drizzled all
afternoon Mother sat up in chair an hour & quarter I did up the work & knit on mitten Mrs J.
came over little while R. did our washing
Tue 17 A wet day, rained hard in afternoon Mother did not get up till evening, she sat up
about two hours I helped Stella with her Xmas presents. after doing up the work I feel very
tired {written in margins} got 4 1/2 gol{got?}. cool oil of B. Treffry
�Wed 18 Another dull rainy day, Mother sat up in her room awhile, she gains slowly, Kate
called as she was going down home to spend the day.
Thur 19 Dull & damp but did not actually rain. The clothes partly dried, but it looked so much
like rain R. brought them in & dried & ironed them Mother sat up little while in evening Mrs J
came over to see her
Fri 20 A very rainy day, but has stopped and turned colder to-night, wind blows hard. I kept
very busy to-day and feel tired out to-night. After Mother got up in afternoon I cleaned out the
bedroom C & R gone down to get Xmas presents.
Sat 21 Cleared up at last Sun out nice in afternoon, not cold either. R came in & swept &
cleaned entrys first as we got done Alice came to help so she blackened the stove I cleaned
windows & put up clean blinds
Dec 1889
Sun 22 A dull gloomy day, rained hard in night from E. froze as it came, with thunder &
lightening trees bowed down this morn but soon thawed no one here to-day, Mother got up
before dinner C & R gone up home
Mon 23 A beautiful day, like spring, roads very bad, Mother got up quite early though she
does not feel very smart, Moses called brought us some meat, which I cooked, and after
doing up the work & getting dinner, feel rather tired. Norman gone to school {escan?}
Tue 24 A dull dark rainy day, thundered some to-night Mother about the same, Nellie &
Carrie drove out this afternoon and brought some Xmas {cheer?} Ettie came over little while
Wed 25 Xmas, bright quite warm, roads very muddy Mother just able to walk in to Charlie's &
stay while we ate dinner, then she came home to lie down Moses & Mel drove down, had
been to see J Haight, I got them some tea and they went back to Haights, Jas is very low,
Kate & Will also called
Thur 26 Bright, but very windy, Mother about the same It takes me most of time to do the
work. I read the paper to Mother & did some glueing
Fri 27 A bright nice day, ground frozen. Mother not near so well, we sent for doctor again
Jas, Haight died this morn. Kate & Will to C's this morning.
�Sat 28 Almost an April day, cloudy towards night. Mother had a bad night Neuralgia very bad
in her side, Charlies went up home Mrs J over this afternoon. Nellie called in.
{Neuralgia is a stabbing, burning, and often quite severe pain that occurs due to a damaged
nerve.}
Dec 1889
Sn 29 Warm & rainy, heavy showers this afternoon then the sun came out between them like
April but cleared up very quickly to-night The doctor thought Mother some better. Mrs
Bowman came over in afternoon Nellie drove in on her way home from Ks
Mon 30 Colder, bright part of day, a little snow flying Poor James buried to-day C's all went
to funeral Elias's Moses's K & W called to see Mother. Elias's stayed, Mother still suffers {y
really?} with neuralya. R & L washed for us.
Tue 31 Bright, but very cold wind, ground frozen up I did up the work, waited on Mother and
mended my dress there the doctor came & gave orders which employed me for an hour or
two. Moses & Mel drove down but would not stay
Jan 1890
Wed 1 New Years day and a wet one too, The sky was so red this morn first after day light
that it made the ground look red, but it was raining a few minutes after Mother a little easier
to-day, C's got a trunk from Jno for Lily, with some goodies{underlined} in it,
Thur 2 Rainy in forenoon, but cleared up fine in afternoon I tried out and had to rest a spell
on lounge after dinner. Norman went to Office & got our papers Mother about the same.
Fri 3 Rather cold & cloudy in morn, but cleared up bright ground frozen, I had first got the
morning work done up when Alice came, she helped me clean the pictures then she cleaned
the entrys & did other things. Mother does not seem to gain much.
Sat 4 A beautiful day, hard white frost. I did up the work & waited on Mother, Dr says she is
better Lily went this morn to Toronto Ettie came over a little while.
Sun 5 Another rainy day, very muddy, I had a bad headache, but managed to do up work
and wait on Mother with Normans help, of course, I cannot see that she is much better.
�Mon 6 Dull & damp, though did not rain much, some colder to-night. I did up work, cooked
some dinner, mended my dress. Mother keeps very weak & poorly, Norman went to Office,
brought my letter from Cath Moses came to see Mother
Tue 7 A nice day, but quite a cold wind. Mother keeps about same. I did up morning work,
then Norman & I cleaned out under the stairs, after dinner he rode punch up to K's, but K ate
was first corning here so he came back. K stayed while Will went to town. I rec'd a card from
John
Wed 8 Cold and very stormy towards night Alice came out it was monthly mtg, drove herself,
it stormed hard when she went home, she bought me some chicken & a cranberry frie, it
came very acceptable Mother pretty comfortable, but weak Mrs Jolley was in awhile.
Thur 9 A winter like day, quite fine in morn, but snowed all afternoon, enough to cover the
ground Mother about the came from day to day, she hopes to be up soon The work keeps
me busy till afternoon. I taught Norman to work on cardboard.
Fri 10 A very fair winter day, a little misty snow fell, looks winterly out, but no sleighing yet,
ground rough, I kept busy till late in afternoon about the house, wrote a card to Cath Mother
not feeling very smart to-day. Fred is staying to C's, he is sick in bed to-day, doctor came to
see him to-night.
Sat. 11 An icy rain towards morn making a little crust but thawed soon & cleared up fine in
afternoon, some cutters out. R & Walter also sick to-day. The doctor says it is La
Grippe{french for influenza} that ails them. Mother better to-day. A came out.
Jan 1890
Sun 12 Rainy again, but not cold, Mother sat up a little while this afternoon The doctor thinks
she will get along now. C's about all sick to-day.
Mon 13 Colder & windy, snowed hard towards night Mother sat up two or three hours, but
she keeps very weak. I do not get much time to sit down now days. C's folks better all but
Fred, Kate & Louie there to-night, Will went to meeting. Mrs J, in a little while
Tue 14 A fine winter day, ground covered with snow, trees sparkled with frost this morn, but
Sun quite warm Norman went up to K's, Mother about same, set up awhile I did up the work,
waited on Mother, crotcheted a little
�Wed 15 Rainy & soft again, nothing fresh to-day, Mother set up a while this afternoon. I went
through the same routine as other days, only finished up Normans needle-book that he
made.
Thur 16 Stormed some Things went on about as usual to-day Mother set up a while. I wrote
to John to-night We heard of J. Moore being shot.
Fri 17 A nice day, pretty sharp air, cloudy in afternoon Alice drove out to stay all day, Elias is
in Stratford. A, helped me clean up, she also blacked parlor stove. Mrs J came over awhile
Elias came home on evening train, had his tea here.
Sat 18 A beautiful warm day, I managed to do up the work but felt very poorly all day. La
Grippe{influenza} having fastened on me. I ached terribly. The doctor came up to see Fred
and came in to see me
Jan 1890
Sun 19 Chilly damp air, rained towards night I had a very sick night and bad all to-day The
doctor came again, Mother begins to cough too.
Mon 20 Threatened to storm all day, wind blew cold I felt some better, doctor came again, I
laid on lounge, Norman waited on us I helped Mother up. R. made me some chicken soup.
Mel brought Emma to stay with us.
Tue 21 Cold raw wind, snowed in afternoon Alice & Elias drove over to see us, but Alice has
La Grippe{influenza} too and should not be out, Mother not feeling so well. We are both
coughing away, Nancy to C's sick
Wed 22 A very cold night, coldest yet I think, clear & cold all day. Mother felt pretty sick in
afternoon Moses drove down to see us, I feel pretty well considering but terribly weak, lay on
lounge most of time.
Thur 23 Snowy & blowy, not quite so cold, We are about the same to-day Edie came down
on noon train unexpected, walked up through the storm Mrs J came in to see us. I rec'd letter
from Nellie.
Fri 24 Clear & cold Mother little better, but coughs hard yet. Things went on about same.
Emma & Edie Aid up work, I washed Stella & Walter & taught Norman to sew blocks for my
days work.
�Sat 25 Cloudy in afternoon, chilly wind, We feel some better Moses drove down, took Emma
back Ettie came over this afternoon. Elias drove over and the doctor came in so we had
plenty of collers Rec'd a letter from M.B
Jan 1890
Sun 26 Cloudy, foggy & dull. We were very quiet all day Geo. came in a little while, Mother
set up longer than usual, quite rainy towards night.
Mon 27 Not very cold, but quite dull, Mother set up forenoon & afternoon, I wiped dishes and
helped Edie pack Normans valise, he is going home to-morrow.
Tue 28 A nice day, quite mild, but ground frozen Mother is gaining slowly She set up too long
and got very tired Norman went on morning train I mended some stockings and set up mitten
for Carrie Mott.
Wed 29 A nice day, not very cold. Edie tried her hand at starting the fire & did well with it. I
knit a little on mitten. Mrs Jolley came in awhile
Thur 30 A misty chilly day I had a miserable headache all day. Old Mrs Haight buried here
to-day Moses & el called in and brought our washing home. Will also called after the funeral.
Fri 31 Rained some in morn but cleared up fine Alice came out & stayed an hour or two in
afternoon. She looks very poorly, not having got entirely over La Grippe yet. I did a little
mending and knit a little Mother seems to be gaining slowly, but very weak yet.
Feb 1890
Sat 1 A chilly East wind. Edie got work done up by noon with a little of my help I still feel
weak. Mother gets up in forenoon & takes a rest after dinner Uncle C. called to see us this
afternoon.
Feb 1890
Sun. 2 Cloudy, dull We had a very quiet day Edie & I read in afternoon I am reading "A New
{Raft?} on the Family Tree,"
Mon. 3 Still no sleighing, cloudy. Edie & I took dishes out of cupboard & dusted them off. I
finished one mitten & set up the other
�Tue. 4 Another dull chilly misty day, rained a little bit towards noon. Mrs Jolley came in the
morn they & Mr Baxters were going up to Moses's to-day Edie wrote home to-night. I knit on
mitten
Wed. 5 Very windy, grew colder towards noon, sky very red in morn. Edie washed her
clothes & some for us, Mother not feeling extra well, though she got up to dinner. C's all went
over to Palmers to tea.
Thur 6 A bright beautiful day. I had a terrible head ache all day. Edie ironed. Alice & Elias
called in, on their way up to Kate's. Charlie's went down to Lynnes, left Walter with us
Fri 7 Snowed hard in afternoon, not very cold, though ground is frozen Mother not feeling so
well we sent for the doctor again to-night, Edie & I were up late carrying out his directions I
nearly finished the mittens
Sat 8 Snow deep enough for sleighing, snowed some more to-day, lots of cutters & sleighs
out. The doctor came again Mother not feeling any better she did not get up. I helped Edie
with work & finished the mittens & waited on Mother
Feb 1890
Sun 9 A very fair winter day It seems so nice to have some sleighing. Heser Woodard was
buried here to-day. There was a number in to see Mother. Elias's and Moses's stayed.
Mother feels very poorly to-day.
Feb 10 A beautiful bright winter day, sleighing getting thin Another funeral to-day, Mrs
Ficht's. Alice was here to dinner. Uncle & Aunt A. called to see Mother. She feels a little
better The work keeps Edie & I quite busy
Tue 11 A glorious winter morn, everything outside covered with white frost, it looked lovely in
the sunshine but the sleighing is about gone, though a few cutters out Mother set up some, I
felt poorly but helped around & waited on Mother
Wed 12 Cloudy like a storm. Monthly mtg, but no one here Moses's called also Freffry's. I
stitched Edie's N. dress and crocheted on tidy. Fred & C's all in to-night.
Thur 13 A lovely bright day, thawed enough to make it sloppy under foot. Susie Sutton came
over to see Mother. Mother gains very slow, sits up two or three hours a day, I knit on
stocking for Stella. C's went up to Kate's
�Fri 14 My birthday and a rainy one too, rained hard from East in forenoon. stacked up some
about noon when Kate & Louie came down to celebrate the day. Alice had arranged to come,
but it rained too hard. Will came & stayed to tea We did our Fri, work. I knit in afternoon
Sat 15 Cleared up fine, not very cold Edie & I kept very busy all morn After dinner Alice came
bringing us some good things, a nice birthday present & a boquet Ettie J. also brought a nice
present so I had another birthday. {written in margin} Toronto University burned last night.
Feb. 1890
Sun. 16 A beautiful day, thawed considerable. Mother keeps about same from day to day We
had a good quiet afternoon for reading, I read to Mother E. Stover's son was buried to-day.
Mon 17 A nice mild day, though not very bright, thawed through the day. Edie did some
washing, I did up work & got dinner waited on Mother, and knit, Rec'd a card from John.
Tue 18 A dull misty day, hard quite an ice storm last night, trees bent down considerable with
ice, which is partly on yet, Mother sat up longer to-day, she got up before dinner. Edie ironed.
I finished Stella's stocking & sat up tidy for Alice
Wed 19 Bright till afternoon, then a cold E. wind Spring up, stormed in evening, thunder &
lightning with sleet, I put in a busy day mending housework E. Palmers over to C's tonight,
Mother seems to be gaining.
Thur 20 A blustering stormy day, W. wind, snowed most of day but no sleighing, not so very
cold. We got our work done early in morn, I then mended & crocheted on my tidy Edie is
writing a letter, Charlie has gone for N.
Fri 21 Cold West wind, ground slippery, one or two cutters out though a buggy would run
better. Elias & Alice drove out. A stayed while E. went to town, she was learning to knit a
tidy. Edie & I were busy all morn about the house sweeping & cleaning Mother about the
same
Sat 22 A mild nice day, bright in afternoon We got our work done up in morn, after dinner I
read to Mother some, showed Stella about sewing block Edie went over to Jolley's awhile. C.
taken sick in night R. sent for doctor this morn, but is better and up.
Feb 1890
�Sun 23 Much warmer seems like a thaw up, a little damp snow & fine rain fell by spells.
Another funeral to-day Mrs Andrew Wilson was buried, a large funeral. Edie went with Ettie.
Mon. 24 Very mild & warm, rained a little in forenoon, what little snow is on is very soft I
wrote a long letter to Nellie M. this afternoon. Edie finished her tidy Mother begins to walk a
little alone. R has a birthday celebration for her Father.
Tue, 25 Cloudy & dull, damp air, roads very bad I was busy about the house all morn,
crocheted on my tidy in afternoon Edie went down town with Charlie & Nancy this afternoon
and is learning to make a switch to-night.
Wed 26 Cloudy still, but some colder, a raw wind. Edie cleaned upstairs in forenoon and
worked on her switch in afternoon I helped with work and rusted out cupboard & dishes,
finished up my tidy in evening K. & W. down to C's to-night. Mother keeps pretty much the
same.
Thur 27 Dull, chilly E. wind, ground frozen some this morn raining a little to-night. We got our
work done up early and set down before diner. I started another tidy. E. started a pair of
mittens for Nellie Mrs J. over awhile this evening. C. took Nancy home
Fri 28 Last day of winter, and a dull one too, rained by spells, wind blows to-night We did out
Fri. work got through by noon. I commenced a fine N, dress. Edie knit Mother has not felt so
well to-day
March 1890
Sat 1 Cold, snowed by spells, We got our work done up before dinner. Alice came while Alias
went to town. Edie went down with him. C. took our lock to get cleaned got a letter from John
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March 1890
Sun 2 Bright in forenoon, but cold, cloudy in afternoon We had a quiet day. Geo. came in
little while in afternoon, Charlies all gone out to Elias's. I wrote to John.
�Mon 3 Not very cold, snowed about noon, big soft-flakes like sugar snow. Edie washed, I had
a headache but did up the work, got dinner and helped Edie some Mother feels better.
Emma Corless brought our washing home.
Tues 4 Very stormy all day colder towards night, ground nicely covered with snow. I helped
Edie iron in forenoon and crocheted on some insertion for white apron in afternoon. Fred
went to Brantford to work.
Wed, 5 Very cold, but clear, Edie & I got the work done up early then I worked on my white
apron Edie is making a tidy for me. Mother seems to be gaining.
Thur 6 Very very cold, clear & frosty, The coldest spell yet but did not freeze anything in the
entrys. We got the work done up in morn, had a good time to sew nearly finished my apron, J
Corless to C's for dinner he came in to see us. I rec'd letter from Lib. Mother is able to sit up
longer and wipes the dishes sometimes.
Fri 7 Another clear cold day, beautiful & bright, very cold this morn, but a little warmer
towards night We did our usual Fri, sweeping I finished my apron and commenced one for
Edie She also finished my tidy. Will called in and brought some fresh meat for Mother.
Sat 8 A lovely bright day thawed enough to make it some muddy John came in and surprised
us this morn he came to C's last night Moses & Harry here to dinner too. A came out after
dinner.
March 1890
Sun 9 Another delightful day. Mother got up earlier than usual to visit with John, he & c. went
to Church. Edie went to church with. Will, then home with him J took tea with Mother & I, then
he & C went to church Kate & Louie came & stayed with us while Will & Edie went to Church
in evening, Mother & the rest us did not go to bed till eleven o'clock
Mon 10 Dull, snowed some then turned to rain. J. went home on afternoon train after making
some calls, Moses drew us two loads of wood. Lottie over in afternoon I worked on E's white
apron, She started another tidy
Tue 11 A rainy day getting very muddy, M. brought a load of wood this afternoon. I finished
E's apron, she finished the tidy, I also fasted Stellas blacks she finished the last of {second?}
quilt.
�Wed 12 Rained hard part of day, Monthly mtg, but no one here though we waited dinner &
cooked a chicken and made a pudding. I had a headache but cleaned E's dress in afternoon
Thur 13 Dull in morn, but brightened up nice in afternoon C & R started to go up home but
only got as far as Will's, roads being so bad, Stella stayed with us. Edie walked down town in
afternoon Mother knit a little for first time since being sick I did some mending cleaned out
dish cupboard
Fri 14 Nice & bright in morn but stormed some after. ground frozen a little. K. sent word for
me to come up to-day but thought I wouldn't. E & I did up Fri, work washed our heads, and
prepared cotton & foundation for spread
Sat 15 Cold & blustery. We did our Sat. work before dinner I worked on N. dress in
afternoon. C sent for our seeds E. got letter to-night saying she must come home Monday
March 1890
Sun. 16 Very stormy We were alone all day Mother felt very poorly. Edie took tea in to C's. I
got our own tea
Mon. 17 Very stormy in forenoon, not so bad in afternoon C. took Edie to Station in morn. I
did up the work Stella helped me some, worked on N, dress Moses brought load of wood.
Tue. 18 Not very cold, nor stormy, ground frozen yet, but not very deep. I have fire to make
now mornings got the morn, work done up in good time worked on N. dress in afternoon M.
brought two loads of wood The Bible Society collectors called on us
Wed. 19 A nice day, though cloudy towards night, Alice come out this morn but had not been
here long when Treffry's came for her, they were going out there so she went home, I was so
disappointed Mother feels some better. M. brought two loads of wood. I worked on N. dress.
Thur. 20 Beautiful till afternoon when it rained a little bit I worked a little on N. dress but done
get much time to sew, though Mother helped a little to-day about getting meals, and Stella
helps me too. Will called in he brought some {grinching?}
Fri. 21 Rained a little in night, looked showery this morn but cleared up. I kept busy all morn,
swept our room & dusted beside the regular work Mother peeled potatoes & helped
considerable though she is still weak. C went down town brought me a leer from Edie I
worked n. dress C & R went over to Palmers to eat sugar
�Sat. 22 Cloudy, chilly wind. though right at sunset I worked hard all morn, swept the sitting
room and cleaned entrys besides the rest got through at noon. Susie Sutton and A came in
afternoon awhile. Ettie came over after supper {written in left margin} Mother got up to her
breakfast first time for 15 week
March 1890
Sun 23 Stormy by spells, would snow hard for few minutes then the sun came out colder
towards night, thawed a little of what froze last night, good sugar weather Mother & I had a
nice quiet day to read. Geo. same in few minutes
Mon 24 Bright & nice, but a cold wind, looks like a storm to night, thawed to-day I kept busy
about the house till noon, dusted upstairs Mother goes around helping quite a bit. Moses
brought last load.
Tues 25 Chilly E. wind early in morn, but turned warmer & rained hard till near noon then
brightened up Charlie went to Office got a card saying Willie would come to-morrow. I
finished N dress, rained some to-night.
Wed 26 Stormy by spells, heavy squalls of damp snow, terrible roads, Charlie went Station
for Nellie Huxley. I did up the work good, and made a white skirt had dinner waiting for Nellie
Mother feels better.
Thur 27 A bright beautiful day, Sun very warm. Nelie & I got through work early. I crocheted
on some lace for my white skirt. wrote to Mary Burtis. Saw the first robin & blackbird
Fri 28 A most terrible day storm of snow & rain from East. wind blew hard through night and
a thunder storm early in morn. Alice came out in morn & stayed all day Elias went to
Woodstock on train, snow quite deep to-night Nellie was sick all day
Sat 29 A fair winter day. All sleighs & cutters out to-day, {croll?} wind, but sun warm, though
it did not thaw much. Nellie better, we did our Sat, work I crocheted on lace in afternoon. C &
R gone up home to-night.
March 1890
Sun 30 A beautiful bright day though quite a cool wind about half the people were out in
cutters but pretty muddy in middle of day Nellie went to church with Ettie & Lottie I read,
"Julia Reid," to Mother. Alice called in
�Mon 31 Another grand day. Sun very warm. Will took his meat down to C's, to smoke it this
morn, and I came home with him to stay a few days and make a spread. Emma Haight is
here, I had my first cutter ride, a pretty rough one, it was frozen in morn but soon thawed,
worked at spread in afternoon Kate sugared off tonight
April 1890
Tues 1 Another fine day. I had bad headache all day could not work till middle of afternoon,
then not much Emma worked on it. Will took her to station to-night.
Wed 2 Still another fine day My head ached all night and all forenoon but I kept {complur?}
on it and worked away. Louie is very good she amuses me so much calls herself Baby Jape.
Thur 3 Fine till afternoon when it clouded up and sprinkled some. I put in a busy day at the
spread it makes my fingers very sore, Will went to town in morn. Kate did some trading with
an egg buyer.
Fri 4 Cloudy all day, except a little while in morn, rained a little bit in forenoon, grew colder in
afternoon It has been good sap weather, freezes at night quite hard I worked faithfully on the
spread, Kate does most of cutting for me, Will helped me work some to day. I want to get it
done to get home to-morrow {written in left margin} Good Friday
Sat 5 Another beautiful day, froze pretty hard last night Finished the spread about 3 o'clock,
then got ready and Will brought me home as he went to town, the roads muddy & rough.
Mother is quite Smart. A letter from J. and one from Nellie
April 1890
Sun 6 Bright in morn but clouded up like rain, seems quite spring like to hear the robins &
phebe birds blackbirds and frogs Nellie & Nancy walked down to church We were shocked to
hear of G. Cooke being found dead in bed this morn. Kate & Will called in on their way home
I read in "Julia Reid" {written in right margin} Easter Sunday
Mon 7 Rained some in night but nice to-day, roads in a bad state. I finished up lace for white
skirt, wrote a letter & posted it to John. Nellie went over to Jolleys in afternoon, Charlie took
Nancy hoe & got molasses for John.
Tue 8 Rained this morn, but cleared up fine & warm G. Cooke buried to-day. I put the dots in
bedspread for Alice and feel very tired to-night. C & R gone up to Mollins to stay all night
�Wed 9 A little rain this morn, but sun out and wind blowing hard before noon Moses & Mel
came from Monthly mtg to dinner. Nellie went down town with Mrs Jolley. I worked on
spread. Stella stayed with us rather squally & rainy to-night
Thur 10 Snowed a little this morn with damp chilly wind Kate & Louie came this morn &
stayed all day. Will come to tea. Nellie went down town with him, C & R got home about 2
o'clock. I worked on and finished the spread.
Fri 11 Bright & drying but the wind is cold. I did my Fri. sweeping & other work, read the
papers and crocheted on the insertion for Cath apron
Sat 12 A lovely day, Sun very warm, quite windy, drying up ground fast. I helped with work
then sat out doors and gratered horseradish for dinner & raked around the door Kate Louie
came while Will went to town. Alice & Charlie drove over, it is her birthday, she brought us a
pie and meat
April 1890
Sun 13 A grand lovely day most like summer We had both doors open and let fire down,
Charlie & Carrie came out. Nellie went to Church in morn with Will and to-night with George,
Mother is getting quite smart.
Mon 14 Morning dull, cold wind, bright towards night Nellie washed, clothes dried. I cleaned
out dish cupboard and worked on Cath white apron Wm Lynnes & wife to C's to tea.
Tues 15 A bright day, wind quite cool. Mother & Nellie ironed in morn. N. walked to town in
afternoon. I worked on apron. garden seeds came.
Wed 16 A lovely day, sharp white frost this morn and the ground frozen, warmer towards
night, I had a miserable headache but worked a little on the apron We got the work done
early and had a nice long day. saw Kate & Will go out home very early
Thur 17 Another grand day Sun very warm, a white frost Nellie walked up to Kate's to spend
the day. I finished the apron at last. Charlie went down town this afternoon Mother rec'd a
box by express from John, containing some fresh & dried fruit
Fri 18 A fine day, though cool wind I did my Friday sweeping, and spent the afternoon in
mending Nellie walked down town in afternoon I wrote a letter to John & sent it off. Charlie is
going ploughing
�Sat 19 Bright but very cold this morn, froze hard last night Mother & Nellie cleaned the stove
out, we got the work done up early I made a cake and crocheted on tidy. Nellie walked down
to Office after tea.
April 1890
Sun 20 A beautiful day, with a cool wind Nellie went down to S.S. did not come home till after
church at night. C & R went up home, left Walter with us Alice & Elias called in before
meeting
Mon 21 A lovely day Sun very warm Nellie washed some blankets they dried nice, she went
over to Mr Jolleys after tea I crochet on my tidy
Tue 22 Another fine day, very dry & dusty, some wind. Nellie &I cleaned out parlor &
bedroom got through about 3 then she walked down town Ettie & Lottie came over to tea. I
feel very tired
Wed 23 Had a nice rain all forenoon, made the grass took nice and green I crocheted some
lace for R. worked all day at it Mother has a cold & swollen face Nellie slept a good share of
the day
Thur 24 Bright except a while in morn, but a cool wind I crocheted for R. again as yesterday.
Nellie walked out to Haights after dinner we set up {fax?} her but she has not come yet
Fri 25 A nice day though cold E. wind, we got the work done up early, sweeping all done and
intended to clean upstairs but Nellie did not get back till 10 and it was too late Mrs Palmer
over to C's
Sat 26 A cold rainy day, or at least it rained hard from about 11 o'clock. We did our sat. work
and I traded a little with Bradley and I washed Stella before dinner Crocheted on tidy in
afternoon Charlie went down in rain and got the mail.
April 1890
Sun 27 Dull & rainy till about noon, then cleared up cooler to-night, had a dull headache but
read a little. Geo. came in a while, he & Nellie started for church but were too late.
�Mon 28 A beautiful day, with a cool freeze. I went down town with Charlie in morn came
home helped get dinner, then started some lace for R. Nellie went down town in afternoon.
Kate & Will called or drove in to-night
Tue 29 Rained most all forenoon but fine in afternoon Mother, Nellie & I did the ironing in
morn, Moses called in took tea, then Nellie went home with him to stay all night
Wed 30 Rather dull in morn, but brightened up, a somewhat cold strong wind. I took up
sitting room & bedroom carpets. Moses brought Nellie home, she helped m clean woodwork
in sitting room, bedroom & entrys
May 1890
Thur 1 Rained last night, fine to-day, though cool Nellie & I cleaned upstairs finished before
tea. Bradley came to whitewash but was too poorly to do it, so went home. Isaac Mott came
in to see Mother Alice & Elias drove over a little while, Edwin has gone on to Dakota Nellie
walked down to Office after tea, brought me a letter & paper from John.
Fri 2 Bright but cool, hard frost this morn. We waited around all morn for the whitewasher to
come, but he came after dinner, papered the entrys as well, after tea I cleaned some of
windows. K & W drove down to C's
Sat 3 A lovely day, very warm We got up early. N. cleaned stove before lighting fire, we put
down both carpets before dinner. I kept busy till near tea time and ful{felt?} tired. Mother feels
rather used up too.
May 1890
Sun. 4 A misty damp morn, chilly all day. Alice & Elias called in, Nellie & Ettie walked down
to church in morn. Geo. took H. out to Elias's in afternoon Mother is very lame to-day, while I
have a sore throat.
Mon 5 Misty this morn and rained some this afternoon Nellie washed, some of the clothes
dried before the rain, Nellie went home this afternoon. Moses took dinner to Cs. I was busy
about the house this forenoon, crocheted on R's lace this afternoon.
Tue 6 Partly bright, rained & hailed a little in afternoon, chilly to-night. Mother ironed with my
help. We both felt very tired when done. In afternoon I cut out an under garment for Stella, to
make it herself.
�Wed 7 Cool, bright mostly hard frost. We put the room upstairs to rights After dinner I taught
Stella to sew and crocheted on tidy. No school yesterday nor today, Teacher sick. Charlie
went to Milldale for flour Jimmie Cloane working for Charlie
Thur 8 A fine day, quite cool, sharp frost. Besides the usual work I cleaned out cupboard &
dishes, taught S. & crocheted on tidy. Charlie ploughed our garden. Jimmie cleaned out
raspberry bushes.
Fri 9 Bright & cool in forenoon. Started to rain in afternoon, but the boys kept to work. I kept
busy working around till near morn, crocheted in afternoon
Sat 10 A very wet day, cold E. rain all day with the exception of a few hours, lovely sunset tonight though & cold. I finished the tidy all but fringe and sewed some lace on, for Stella.
Moses called, he was going to Brantford.
May 1890
Sun 11 Beautiful day, but cool enough for a fire to feel good, froze hard last night, ground
frozen some. Alice & Elias & Carrie called in. I read to Mother when not visiting with C. & R.
Mon 12 Bright till afternoon when it clouded up and sprinkled a little, some warmer. I fixed the
crumb-cloth, did some basted another garment for Stella and set up a stocking for myself. C.
put his first garden seed in.
Tue 13 Rained by spells, warm growing showers, grass looks beautiful grows fast. I
straightened out fruit cupboard grated some horseradish and repaired m clothes Mother
bought some fish of R. Treffry, C went to Milldale for grist.
Wed. 14 Cloudy like rain till towards night, then bright, a little cool, Alice Marrianna Emma &
Lizzie & baby here to dinner, being Monthly mtg. I didn't do much but help with housework
and visit. C. & R. gone up to Kate's to-night.
Thur 15 Bright mostly through it looked rainy by spells, quite cool wind. After doing up work I
repaired my clothes S. Burtis came in afternoon, took tea with Mother & I and stayed all night
with Charlies
Fri 16 Fine, but cool wind. We did part of our Sat. work to-day, so to-morrow would be easier
for us, Mother not feeling very strong yet, though pretty well for her In afternoon did some
repairing & knit Ellie & her cousin came over in evening, brought me some lovely pansies
�Sat 17 Bright, Sun warm but a cold wind. We did our work early and cleaned up before
dinner, in afternoon I mended Stellas dress & washed her which took most of afternoon
May 1890
Sun 18 Dull rained through middle of day real hard nobody here to-day. We didn't get our
mail and felt lost without the herald, but I read Stellas library to her.
Mon 19 Bright in morn, cloudy in afternoon, sprinkled some towards. Mother washed, first
time since she was sick I wrote to Lib, and was in garden all after-noon Jimmie Sloane
planted lettuce, beets, carrots, onions, beans and potatoes for us. Peach trees in blossoms.
Tue 20 Bright in afternoon, real cool, We ironed in morn I had a miserable headache, knit
some in afternoon Moses drove over for little while, says Edwin is coming home.
Wed 21 Bright most of day, cool, frost last night, rained a little towards night. School opened
to-day. R. washed & colored Stellas pink dress. I sewed for Rachel The flowering currants
are out sweet.
Thur 22 Cloudy towards night, though a fine day, much warmer to-night. I did some sewing
for myself in forenoon and sewed for Rachel in afternoon
Fri 23 Thunder storm towards morn, ground too wet to work, cleared up fine in afternoon, I
made scrap bag for R. a birthday present. They cleaned the cellar out. Moses came & took
Charlie up to Dereham to visit some factories
Sat 24 Cloudy & slightly rainy part of day, but fine awhile towards night, thunder & lightening
about dark, Mother I I took dinner in to C's being Rachel's birthday. I put the fringe in my tidy.
washed Stella and sewed some lace on for her.
May 1890
Sun 25 Warm & showery till afternoon, making the roads very sloppy then cleared up nice.
Elias & Alice & Carrie called in on their way up to K's. Edwin came home Thur. night. Charlie
went up and got Nancy. J. Corless called on us. I had a severe headache, Cherry & pear
trees are in full blossom.
�Mon 26 A lovely day, grew cloudy and rained little in afternoon but fine soon after. Fred
called in to see us. People are holding the 24th to-day I did some mending. a man came
along with a dancing bear, which he let dance for 10 cts.
Tues 27 Another lovely day, quite cool wind. I had a miserable headache all morn but it grew
better sot hat I wrote to Nellie M. & Edie Huxley in afternoon. Ettie brought me a lovely bunch
of pansies.
Wed 28 Bright & rather cool till towards night when it grew cloudy and sprinkled the least bit.
I puttered around the house and did a little sewing and got ready to go to Elias's with Mother
after tea to stay a few days. C, is going to take us.
Thur 29 A slight rain before we got up this morn but turned out a beautiful day. Sun very
warm but a cool breeze. I enjoyed the day very much, helped Alice make shirts for Edwin she
has not quite finished housecleaning, got her new carpet home to-night We had some
asparagus for first to-day.
Fri 30 Bright this morn, towards noon threatened rain thundered by spells, did rain some
towards night, boys finished getting in one price corn. I sewed on carpet for Alice all day
Sat 31 A lovely day, very warm, Charlie came out for us this morn got home about 10. After
dinner I went over to Mr Jolleys first time this year. Nancy & Rachel cleaning house started a
tidy for Ettie to make.
June 1890
Sun 1 A perfect June day I think, very warm. Appletree blossoms blowing off and the lilacs
out very sweet I had a very bad headache not able to read a bit till after tea.
Mon. 2 another summer day, bright & beautiful The country looks lovely & fresh Mother
washed, clothes dried quick, I did up the work, swept, dusted, washed dishes, made bed,
wiped off floors, & prepared dinner The garden stuff up nice except potatoes, sold milk for
first
Tue. 3 Very very warm, bright till noon, then we had thunder shower but not much rain, tonight however, are having a tremendous thunder & lightening shower, almost a continual
flash. We ironed I did some mending in afternoon. Charlie & Nancy went to town I rec'd a
letter from John
�Wed. 4 Still thundering & raining this morn, then Sun came out very hot & sultry, continued to
thunder all day. A great deal of rain through night, Flats covered with water, I made print shirt
for Walter
Thur 5 Very warm this morn, a little cooler in afternoon, more breeze, threatened to rain. I did
some sewing for myself also knit some. Charlie started roadwork
Fri 6 Cloudy nearly all day, threatened with a thunder shower in afternoon but it passed over.
Kate's boy William Edwin born this morn, Jimmie worked in our garden this afternoon,
planted beans & potatoes I put new sleeves in my grey dress and did our Fri. work.
Sat 7 Cold wind and very cloudy till afternoon then cleared up I finished my dress, did up
work, made a cake, and got ready to go out to Elias's with Emma H. and stay a week Aunt
Alice Uncle C. and Moses called in afternoon.
June 1890
Sun. 8 A beautiful day though cool, some frost last night Emma & I got here at tea time, Alice
drove back to stay all night at K's, after dinner Edwin took Em up & brought his Ma home S.
Burtis came this afternoon
Mon 9 Another nice day, but very warm I sewed on an apron for Carrie and did various little
chores for Alice to help her get ready to go to Toronto this afternoon in order to be there for
Convocation to-morrow when Nellie will take her degree of B.A.
Tues 10 Mostly cloudy, threatened to rain, quite warm Carrie & I did up the work, and got
dinner work over then took a rest after which we cleaned up and I sewed till supper time,
after that we hoed the flower bed.
Wed 11 Bright part of time, a heavy shower in afternoon with some thunder & lightening, The
house work and cooking dinner kept us busy in forenoon. I sewed in afternoon, Alice came
home to-night.
Thur 12 Cloudy all morn Sun very warm in afternoon I got up with a miserable headache
which I doctored all forenoon, after dinner it felt better so I went with Alice up to see Kate,
called in to see Mother. {written in right margin} We had our first new butter
Fri 13 Cloudy & warm. Alice washed. I helped around the house in the morn, and sewed for
Alice in the forenoon. Edwin gave me the first strawberry
�Sat 14 Cloudy partly. Elias went to Brantford back on the noon train, down town in afternoon
Nellie came to-night from Toronto I sewed all day fixing white dress for Carrie
June 1890
Sun 15 A lovely day with cool breeze. Sun very warm I went with Nellie & Carrie up to Kate's
in afternoon, stayed to tea, then I came home.
Mon 16 A vey warm bright day. Mother washed I did up the work and got dinner, fixed my
blue dress in afternoon
Tue. 17 Terribly hot, threatened with a thunder shower but did not rain much here. I helped
with ironing in morning and did some mending in afternoon
Wed 18 Some cooler to-day, so we do not mind having a little fire. I sewed up a sheet for A.
Charlie went to town brought me a letter from Edie.
Thur 19 Another nice day not too hot and nice and cool at night We sided out the closed up
stairs before dinner. I also dusted out the dishcupboard then sewed another sheet. Lottie
brought us the first strawberries we have had.
Fri 20 A lovely day though pretty hot in Sun. looks like rain to-night. I weeded in garden most
of day and felt very, but went down afterwards with C. S Burtis came after tea to stay all night
Sat 21 Very rainy till afternoon, chilly E. rain then cleared up fine. Alice & Carrie came out it
being Quarterly mtg. Alice stayed till after tea Burtis went home with her. Carrie stayed all
night She & Stella took part in S.S. Conference Willie Treffry brought our molasses up.
June 1890
Sun 22 Close & warm, thundered and rained a little in forenoon, but brightened up by time
meeting was out, nobody here to-day, we had a quiet afternoon.
Mon, 23 A fine day but very very warm, so close, We put our molasses in cans, did up the
work and I sewed & read the rest of time. Lottie brought C's & us such a quart of berries
Tue 24 Another very warm day though a little more breeze than yesterday. We had very
warm work too doing up fruit most of day, first as we were cleaning some gooseberries R.
brought in, Edwin came with a hot strawberries for Cs. & us.
�Wed 25 A beautiful day Sun very warm, but a cool breeze We expected Alice out, but K.
being poorly Will took her up there, then to S.S. convention to-night and then left her to stay
all night with us. Paulina & Jessie came to see us. Moses, Mel and Em were here to tea also.
Thur 26 A lovely day, quite cool in evening. I had a headache after tea, did not do much of
anything to day, wrote a letter to Edie H. read in afternoon
Fri 27 A fine day, grew pretty warm in afternoon Had a miserable headache in morn, but it
wore off, Nellie came out stayed all day, I came home with her, had a nice ride.
Sat 28 A thunder shower in morn, cleared up about 9 very warm or hot, about 90 in shade. I
could eat me breakfast, was so sick, felt better by noon. Nellie & I sat in shade of trees all
afternoon. C's baby born to-day.{In the left margin "Olive" is written, not in the diarists
handwriting.} C. took Alice home and I came with him today.
June 1890
Sun 29 Another very hot day, threatened to rain towards night. Alice drove out to dress the
baby then she & Carrie went home, I read in afternoon.
Mon 30 Bright and very hot, terribly hot to-night I have been busy mending my clothes. Wm
Lynnes & wife up to see R.
July 1890
Tue 1 Cloudy most of day, but very warm & close thundered, Sun shining towards night,
Mother washed and feels very tired, I did up the work, knit some, and hoed in garden after
tea
Wed 2 Cool early in morn, Sun came out very hot, two light thunder showers, noon and after,
some cooler to-night, Nellie drove out to breakfast, then I went home with her and spent the
day She brought me home to-night, had a fin drive each way, going around by town, I
regretted leaving Mother to do all the ironing though
Thur 3 Very much cooler, so that we kept a fire all day, it was cloudy also, Alice came in
afternoon and brought Kate & children and Will came for them after tea I didn't do much of
anything and yet kept busy
�Fri 4 Bright but a very cool wind, cold enough at night for a frost & very clear, a little fire felt
comfortable, I cut out a gingham dress for Louie, was first starting to go over to Jolleys when
Susie came and after awhile Jessie came over.
Sat 5 Beautiful, pleasantly cool, but warmer towards night. Had a miserable headache, better
in afternoon. Made button holes for Mrs J. Moses here to tea. Nellie came & took me for a
drive {written in right margin} A letter from John.
July 1890
Sun 6 Warmer, bright till afternoon when it threatened to rain. We had a quiet day I got the
children ready for S.S. and read & rested myself.
Mon, 7 Very warm, ground getting dry. I sewed all day on Louie's dress, worked a pattern on
skirt Norman popped in after tea & surprised us Paulina made us a short call Boys went up
to Jimmes & got some black cherries
Tue 8 Tremendous hot, though there was a good breeze, in afternoon a thunder shower with
heavy rain & high wind which blew down some buildings. Nellie came out, after tea it was
fine, so I went down town with her and then out home.
Wed 9 Real cool so that we kept a fire and some doors shut, bright, Alice brought me home
and she will stay till to-morrow. It was Monthly mtg, Uncle C & Emma here to dinner, Alice & I
went down town, I got a dress
Thur 10 A lovely day, some warmer, but just nice. Alice & I papered our bedroom. After tea
H. Dickinson from Toronto called, Nellie & Carrie came for Alice. I sewed on dress after tea.
Charlie started haying.
Fri 11 A fine day, but sun very warm. After doing up the work I went in garden & weeded but
it made my headache, though I finished Louies dress in afternoon with hard work
Sat 12 Bright & pretty warm in forenoon, cloudy & close in afternoon, sprinkled a little I did
my first Sat. work, gave Stella a bath & took one myself Walter was sick on our lounge most
all day We had boiled beets for first. Nellie came in afternoon took me for a drive.
July 1890
�Sun 13 Oh! so warm to-day, fairly hot, Paulina came last night and stayed till this afternoon.
Carrie came out this morn on her way to K's, Will came for her.
Mon 14 Another hot day, cloudy towards night, very dry again, Mother washed, did two
blankets besides the clothes, felt very tired & hot. I did up the work & got dinner. Charlies
head laid him up, but towards night he & Nancy took the rolls to be spun.
Tue 15 Very very warm, very little breeze We ironed this morn and it seemed as though we
would melt. In afternoon I did some mending. Nellie out and I came home with her to stay all
week and make my dress.
Wed 16 A thunder shower along about noon, rained quite hard, sun came out hot, but a
breeze sprung up and it grew quite cool by night. I worked at my dress all day The two Mrs
Palmer & Willie came in afternoon also Emma H. & A. Douglas came to tea, had been to
Kate's.
Fri. 18 A beautiful day with a cool breeze. I had a slight headache, but went with Nellie to
Town for a ride in morn it was so nice, no dust, sewed at my dress the rest of time Lots of
folks coming for bee stuff. Nellie is braiding her blue dress.
Sat 19 Very cool, with strong breeze, but bright & nice, I finished my dress all but trimming.
Went down Town with Nellie after tea. got letter from John drove over home and came back
with Nellie to stay another night, got home first dark, real cold riding.
July 1890
Sun 20 A lovely day, real cool. out of Sun. I had a dull headache all day. Nellie & Edwin went
to church in morn, first got back when Kate. Will & children came, brought Carrie home.
Nellie & Carrie brought me home after tea.
Mon 21 A fine day, pleasantly cool, out of Sun. After doing up work I wrote a long letter to
John. Nellie came first as we are going to have dinner for me to help on her blue dress,
which I did, She went home after tea. {written in left margin} Charlie cut Wills wheat to-day.
Tue 22 Another nice day, pretty warm out in Sun. I worked in garden two hours before dinner
and felt very warm & tired We canned a few Raspberries, the first, In afternoon I put velvet
on my dress Charlie took Nancy home to-night, she has been here over eight weeks. {written
in left margin} A letter from Edie Huxley.
�Wed 23 Bright part of day and quite warm, then clouded up like rain, wind blew. Alice called
in on her way to K's to pick raspberries, asked me to go, but I didn't feel well enough,
Mothers head bad too. I thinned the carrots to-night. {written in left margin} C started to cut
his wheat.
Thur 24 Rained several showers, some thunder with it, cooler to-night The rain would do
much good Mother picked few berries and our first mess garden peas. I dusted out the
dishcupboard beside my regular work, and started a tidy.
Fri 25 Nice day, pretty warm A heavy thunder shower in the night, and threatens for another
one now. I did my Fri. work, wrote to Edie and crochet on tidy Nellie & Jessie called in this
morn. C finished cutting wheat
Sat 26 Nice day, cool breeze turned cooler last night though the Sun is pretty warm. I did my
Sat work, dusted up stairs & down. Afternoon I was about to start over to Mrs Jolleys when
Nellie came & wanted me to go home with her, so I did.
July 1890
Sun 27 A lovely day, pretty warm out, but cool in house Got up with a headache, but it went
of before noon Alice & Elias & Carrie went to meeting, C stayed with Stella till night, Charlie
R & baby came out in afternoon, Nellie brought me home after tea and took Carrie & Stella
back
Mon 28 Nice day but very warm, Mother washed. I did up the work and then was busy fixing
my dresses and took care of the baby some for R. Alice called in, had been up to K's picking
raspberries
Tue 29 Very very warm, We ironed in the morn, after dinner I went in & helped Rachel do up,
then cut out some new sleeves for my print dress & made them. Nellie drove over after tea,
she is going to Brantford to-morrow
Wed 30 Several slight showers, close & warm, I had a tedious headache but helped to do up
the work and rocked the baby awhile for R. Rec'd a letter from John. B.M. brought a {colt?}
for C. to break.
Thur 31 Terribly sultry & hot, though considerable breeze acts like a thunder shower coming I
put sleeves in my dress and crocheted on tidy
�Aug 1890
Fri 1 A fine day, Sun very hot, but air clearer & better quite cool and nice to-night, I had a
headache all morn but did my Fri. sweeping, felt better after dinner so went over to Mr
Jolleys found Mr & Mrs J. busy with bees & honey, but stayed to tea. then Lottie came over
with me and brought a pan of apples, Moses had been here and brought us some potatoes
Sat 2 Fine but pretty warm, After doing my work went in and helped R. a little, crocheted in
afternoon. C. drawing hay in driving house, Norman went with Harry & Most up to see John.
Nellie & Carrie drove out after tea. N. took me for a drive.
Aug 1890
Sun 3 The hottest day so far I think, 98{degrees symbol} in he shade, thundered some &
looked like rain. I went up to K's with Edwin & Nellie to dinner and then came home with
them to stay a day or two
Mon 4 Some cooler, rained some towards night. I made a spread foundation for Alice and
wound some cotton for it. Alice washed.
Tues 5 Much cooler, a smart shower early this morn I finished winding the cotton Nellie &
Carrie brought me home in afternoon after driving down town They took tea with us
Wed 6 A beautiful day, Some warmer, After doing up the work I went in the garden and
weeded till noon & got very tired. I crochet on tidy in afternoon Charlie cut oats for Will, took
Norman & Walter.
Thur 7 Looked some like rain, not overly warm. I had a miserable headache & sore neck, so
did it do much but crochet a little on another tidy. Charlie finished cutting oats for Will, took
Stella & Norman with him covered my chair over.
Fri 8 Pretty warm, bright, Did our Fri. sweeping & tidying, crocheted on tidy in afternoon.
Clarence came and took us by surprise Bessie Moore brought him he has grown a good
deal, but looks much the same.
Sat 9 Another fine day, a nice breeze, but Sun pretty warm turned much cooler to-night. I did
up my work and cleaned up before dinner then crocheted all afternoon finishing all but some
fringe. Clarence went up to see Aunt Katie with Bessie & Grace this afternoon
�Aug 1890
Sun 10. Very cool all day, cloudy in morn but brightened up, real cold to-night Paulina &
Jessie came over last night and stayed to-day. We all took dinner to Charlie's. Charlie run a
hail in his foot badly but took P. & J. up to see Katie after tea, then home.
Mon 11 Nice, some warmer but cool breeze very dry & dusty Mother washed, I did work got
dinner. Clarence took me down town this afternoon tog et some little presents for J. & P.
came home and worked at them S. Burtis to Cs all night.
Tue 12 Some warmer but nice breeze Mother & I ironed in morn. I made white apron for
Paulina in afternoon Nellie drove over with her friend Miss Clayton. C's foot some better, cut
oats to-day. S Burtis bid us good bye, he goes to {Neb?} soon
Wed 13 Bright fore part of day, but blew like rain to-night After doing up my work, went in and
helped R. till moon, Finished up Jessie's present. She & Paulina called to bid us good bye tonight. C. took them over to Stevens monthly mtg, no one here
Thur 14 Cloudy and rained least bit this morn, then cleared up and sun came out hot, think
there was rain South about noon Cooler to-night. Clarence & drove up to Mose's took dinner
& tea there, had green corn brought some home. C. finished cutting grain {written in left
margin} Letter from Lizzie Burtis
Fri 15 Bright, nice & cool, but terribly dry & dusty. We did our Fri. work, kept us busy till noon.
I knit on my black stocking this afternoon. The baby poorly, they sent for the doctor, by Milne.
Sat 16 Cool this morn, but grew warm through the day. After doing up my work went in and
helped R. most of day the baby being poorly, Nellie & Miss Robson drove over for a few
minutes in afternoon Mrs Harper died suddenly
Aug 1890
Sun 17 Warm this morn but started to rain about 11, had a nice rain after which it was much
cooler clear to-night Clarence & Norman got wet coming from church, Alice & Miss Robson
called in few minutes Kate & children came to-night and stayed while Will went to church
Mon 18 A nice, bright day, quite cool, Mother washed out a few things this morn. After dinner
Clarence drove me over to Suttons, came for me after tea, we drove down town, Mrs Jolley
�was in when we got home. W. Batty called this afternoon. {written in left margin} letter from
E. Hexley
Tue 19 Cloudy, dull, started to rain towards noon but did not make out much till night when it
poured for a little while. C's threshed out his wheat, Clarence & I went out to Elias's in
afternoon, came home in rain but didn't get wet, Alice up to K's few days
Wed 20 Cleared up fine & cool. Clarence & I went up to K's to dinner then he went over to
Suttons for visit We came home after tea, had good visit,
Thur 21 Rained hard most of forenoon, chilly rain from East cleared up towards night, cold, I
finished one stocking and started another. Clarence went to Farringtons in afternoon. Will's
to C's tonight. Elias went up to K's for Alice
Fri 22 Cleared up bright to-day, but cold, I did my Fri, work went out and picked the first Lima
beans for dinner Clarence & I went over to Jolleys in afternoon, took tea there.
Sat 23 Bright but cool, they say there was some frost last night in low places, Clarence went
home this morn, after getting him off I kept busy about the house till noon. Cleaned up after
dinner, then we picked over Edlerberries which Norman picked for us. Nellie went to her
school to-day.
Aug 1890
Sun 24 Bright in morning, but grew cloudy about noon, real chilly. Alice & Charlie called after
meeting I went home with them. Edwin & Carrie brought me home after tea
Mon 25 Dull in morn but brightened up awhile then cloudy rest of day, sprinkled a little.
Mother washed, clothes dried I got dinner and tried to working garden, but too damp Norman
went home this afternoon. I sent letter to Edie C & Nancy went down for yarn.
Tue 26 Rained little in night and again this afternoon some. I helped Mother iron them went
in garden & hoed a little and gathered our few pickling onions came in, cleaned up, and read
some to Stella in evening.
Wed 27 A beautiful day, cool wind, clouded over once or twice & sprinkled a little. I looked for
Alice out to go down town but she didn't come. C & R went down I made a white skirt and did
some mending. Got card from Clarence.
�Thur 28 A cloudy sky, looks like rain, though sun peeped out few times, quite cool, Rachel
put the baby in short clothes. I dusted out the parlor and other work then knit on my stocking
till noon. Afternoon I put fresh cover on Mothers rocking chair. Mrs J. brought us a little
basket of nice apples.
Fri 29 Rained first thing this morn, had rained some in night, cleared away but cloudy by
spells all day, real cool. Alice came out this morn, She & I went down town after dinner. I got
new print dress and stuff to fix my silk one, Got a letter from Jessie
Sat 30 Cloudy with cold wind. I got my work done up early and made the skirt to my new blue
print, Went out after tea and rocked the baby and washed Stella & Walter in the tub for
Rachel.
Aug 1890
Sun, 31. A beautiful day though cool enough for a fire to feel good. We had a quiet day,
Stella stayed here in afternoon, C's went to Lynnes. I read Stellas library to her A. was not
out. I hadn't my shoe on, bound a piece of lemon on my corn to cure it.
Mon 1 Sept 1890
Mon. 1 A nice day, some warmer, I worked at my print dress Mother did a small washing.
Elias called first dark for me to go home with him he said So I hurried around, packed a few
things and came, to do over my silk dress. {written in left margin} Some frost.
Tue 2 A lovely day, Sun pretty warm. I ripped my dress and made a start at it After tea Carrie
drew me in the top buggy down to see the plumb trees, they are full of plums getting ripe.
Wed 3 Another fine day, quite warm, I worked all day at my dress and feel very tired to-night
Mr Stratford & son of Brantford and Jacob Mott were here to dinner then Alias took them up
to Stovers to see the Silo then to the Station.
Thur 4 Mostly bright, pretty strong wind in afternoon though quite warm. I had a miserable
headache all morn but worked at my dress. Alice & I drove down town in afternoon and over
home I felt pretty sick when I got back
Fri 5 Dull, cloudy like rain, warm. I worked at dress Carrie stayed home with a headache,
Moses called in.
�Sat 6 Looked like rain till middle of afternoon when it brightened up fine. I worked hard at
dress and nearly finished it. Alice went to town in afternoon Carrie went to Pearces to stay al
night They began to cut corn for Silo
Sept 1890
Very foggy & close this morn, then a breeze sprung up and Sun came out, but very warm I
had bad headache, laid on lounge all morn George came out in afternoon Alice & Carrie
brought me home after tea.
Mon 8 Close this morn, alternate clouds & Sunshine till afternoon when it rained a little.
Mother washed, clothes dried, I wrote to Jno in morn, and sewed on print dress in afternoon.
Kate & Louie were there to tea cooler to-night.
Tue 9 Cloudy part of day and quite cool. Mother ironed and I worked at my dress and
finished it Mother is making soap also
Wed 10 Raining some when we got up, cleared up and grew very windy Moses walked down
to monthly mtg took dinner with me. I did up my work and stitched for R. before dinner cut out
a waist and nearly made it. {written in left margin} A letter from Nellie M.
Thur 11 Very wet, rained from E. Alice brought our plums, we did them before dinner. I wrote
a long letter to Nellie M. finished up my silk dress Fred H. to Charlies
Fri 12 Warm ,still threatens for rain rec'd a letter from Jno & Lib in regard to my coming down
have answered telling them I will come Mon. went down town this afternoon and got a Valise
Sat 13 Rained this forenoon pretty hard, then cleared up fine & burned colder, very clear tonight We all went up to Moses to celebrate Mother's birthday Elias's, Will & Kate and all were
there had a very pleasant time got home about dark
Sept 1890
Sun 14 A bright beautiful day, a little cool, quite a hard frost which cut corn a little, Alice &
Edwin called in. C. & R. went up home this afternoon, Stella Walter & Fred H. were here to
tea
�Mon 15 Beautiful in morn, but grew cloudy like rain after I took the morning train for Toronto,
reached here about 3 o'clock. J. met me at Station. A. Lessing & wife came and took tea with
us, being down to the Fair. I feel some tired
Tue 16 Bright in morn but turned cloudy again, cool enough to be pleasant, I rested all day
then helped Lib make sandwiches to take to a reception in the church, given to their minister
who has just returned from England we all went.
Wed 17 A grand day, though a cool breeze, very cool in evening L & I spent the day at the
Exhibition, did not get home till near 11. J. drove us with pony & cart. I enjoyed the day very
much there was so much to see. An immense lot of people there.
Thur 18 Another beautiful day, warmer than yesterday. L & I did not get up very early feeling
tired, after the work was done and we entertained several callers we were resting a few
minutes when Mr & Mrs Farrington came, they all went out in afternoon but little Mable & J.
Fri 19 Warm and bright till afternoon, thin clouded & rained about an hour, then brightened &
turned colder. Mr & Mrs F. and Lib went out in morn awhile, they went home in afternoon Mrs
Moore, Bessie & bean came over to tea. We are all tired & sleepy.
Sat 20 Cold, cloudy mostly, looks like snow. Lib & I stayed home & rested & read Pansy
books. John went to a Lacrosse match Clarence tended shop. L & I had tea alone we had
pancakes, good ones.
Sept 1890
Sun 21 Bright & beautiful, but a cold wind in forenoon Clarence took Mrs Moore & I for a
drive before dinner In afternoon John Lib, Clarence & I took a long drive and a grand one
saw some of the principal places and beautiful residences.
Mon 22 Mostly cloudy, grew windy & colder in afternoon. I wrote to Alice in noon, In
afternoon we sat upstairs read & looked out of window Mrs Schofield came over, Lib washed
and ironed some, and went out with H. in evening.
Tue 23 A fine day though rather cool & windy. I was home all day, Lib went over to J.B.s to
get the cart but it was getting fixed, I wrote Edie this morning while Lib entertained callers,
rec'd letter from Edie and one from Alice.
�Wed 24 Another beautiful day, a little cool, Lib, Bessie & I went for a drive this afternoon out
to the Cemetery & Reservoir, beautiful places, came home hungry and had warm supper.
Rec'd letter from Nellie M. Read the Birchall trial which is going on.
Thur 25 Beautiful day, warmer this afternoon, hard frost last night I helped L. a little and read,
"The Randolphs." After dinner Lib, little Charlie & I went for drive with pony & cart visited
Osgoode Hall & Normal School came home had supper and went to a wedding in M. church.
Fri 26 Dull, chilly & misty. I tidied my room and wrote to Charlie Mrs Schofield invited us there
to tea We went and had a good time, Ambrose came to drive us home took Lib to Prayer mtg
and drove me around till it was out, then took us home.
Sat 27 Bright in forenoon, but very cold wind. Ambrose drove L & I to the city in morning, we
got back to J.B.s about 3 they would have us come in and have dinner and then kept us till
after tea. Lily has come to stay all night.
Sept 1890
Sun 28 A lovely day, though cool. I have had sick headache all day, and laid on the lounge
since breakfast ate a little supper and feel better to-night Mrs Moore & Bessie here to tea.
Jno has been poorly too.
Mon 29 Another fine day. Sharp frost last night, It is terribly dusty up this way. Lib washed, &
ironed some I helped around a little, read some, After supper C. took his Ma & I for a drive, it
was very cool
Tue 30 A lovely day, Sun warm but a cool breeze. We were home for day, we started a crazy
work spread for the lounge in afternoon. I rec'd letter from Alice, good as usual. Mrs
Schofield came over after tea. Birchall sentenced yesterday to be hung.
Oct 1890
Wed 1 A nice day, but rather cloudy in afternoon, some warmer I worked on crazy in work in
morn. Lib made pies & cakes. This afternoon C. had half holiday so he drove his Ma & I
down to the city to do some shopping
Thur 2 A lovely day and very warm for time of year. We worked on c, work in forenoon. Lib
went to the Mission circle this afternoon, I read the papers ill C. came from school and
�helped him get supper as his Ma went to J.Bs after the mtg, I have a cold and feel {mean?}
so am going to bed early.
Fri 3 Very wet in forenoon, cleared up partly in afternoon one or two little showers, warm
ones We needed rain very much We worked at c. work all day Lib went to a mtg to-night
Sat 4 A beautiful day, everything to fresh after the rain sun very warm but cool in shade Mrs
Wetheral came home before dinner and stayed till evening Mr W. came to tea Mrs Schofield
called also C. Corless John brought a basket of grapes
Oct 1890
Sun 5 Cloudy all day, but warm enough so that I sat out on he balcony this afternoon while L.
was to S.S. John stayed home with me, he & C. went to church this evening it is raining. We
had a warm supper, chicken & potatoes.
Mon 6 A rainy chilly day. Lib & I went over to J.Bs and spent the day ,they came for us &
brought us home we took our c. work along. It rained a little when we came home.
Tue 7 Cloudy, dull, I think it rained some. i had a bad headache all morn, Lib made some
coffee for my dinner and it felt better after. I wrote to Charlie telling him I would be home Sat.
L & I were going to a mtg to-night in Broadway {Tobernacle?}, but the cart was broken, so we
couldn't go.
Wed 8 A bright beautiful day with a cool wind, and sharp to-night, Lib washed, I wrote to
Alice this morn. John brought the horse & way you up to noon and after dinner drove us
down to Mr Battys. C. came after school, we had a pleasant time. John came for us about
10.
Thur 9 A nice day though some cloudy. Lib & I went to the city again, took a street car and
went to the market first and looked around there then to the Stores and then took a car back
to the shop and J. droves us home. Suns to me I was never so tired before, but I saw so
much that was new I enjoyed it Bessie & Ma over to-night.
Fri 10 A beautiful afternoon, little rainy this morn, L. ironed I fixed two sets of towel rings, Mrs
Schofield came over this afternoon, stayed to tea, Lily and Bessie were here too.
�Sat 11 Mostly cloudy, looked very much like rian this afternoon C. Corless came to dinner. I
packed my things and got ready for home. John came with me We reached home safe,
found all well.
Oct 1890
Sun 12 A rainy dull day, though not so wet in afternoon John stayed with C's all night, but
took dinner with Mother & I, George took dinner here too. Alice & Carrie drove out in
afternoon to see us, Mother came home from there yesterday
Mon 13 Another dull wet day. I spent a good share of the day in with Stella, she is sick with
measles. I fixed up a jar of pickles to send to Lib. John & Charlie made a number of calls.
Tue 14 Partly fine, rained a little bit. John took breakfast with us, he & Charlie went up to
Moses's and had dinner, came back and we packed up some things for him to take home, he
went this afternoon. I helped Rachel pick chickens & wash dishes. Stella is better.
Wed 15 A lovely day, pleasant working, Mother washed, clothes dried fine, I did up the
morning work and dusted out parlor & bedroom and upstairs, shook entry carpets & washed
the floors, got dinner, washed dishes, tidied up myself & Stella and feel tired after such a
long idle spell
Thur 16 Rained again this afternoon. Mother & I ironed this morn, I knit my stocking in
afternoon Charlie's cleaned out their stove pipes
Fri 17 A fine day again, quite windy in afternoon We did our Fri, sweeping & dusting, and I
cleaned the dishes & cupboard out, set up a sock and showed Stella how to knit it, she is
going to knit for Uncle John, Mother picked the last of the beans which I helped her spell.
Sat 18 Rather bright in morn threatened to rain in afternoon and rained hard soon after dark.
After doing our work I helped R. with hers and sewed some on Stella's grey dress for her
Ettie called. Threshers came to C's to-night. A. went to Lucan
Oct 1890
Sun 19 A wet day, very chilly, raining hard to-night We had a nice quiet day for reading which
I enjoyed very much, read the Christian Heralds which had come in my absence. Geo.
brought the new one.
�Mon 20 Cleared up, but not bright all day. I helped Rachel most of the day, as they had
threshers to dinner, they got through about 4. I afterwards knit on my stocking.
Tue 21 A nice day for the time of year. After doing up my morning work I started to make a
flannelette dress for Mary Olive, nearly finished it, Charlie began to dig their potatoes. The
apple packers came, packed 14 barrels. I finished my black stocking.
Wed 22 Rather cloudy in morn, brightened up some after. I cleaned the pictures & windows
in sitting room and put up clean blinds, then peeled some onions for pickling. Finished the
babys dress in afternoon. R. Treffry came with coal oil, got 4 1/2 gall's. I wrote to Jessie.
{written in left margin} Cold to-night
Thur 23 Very chilly air this morn, E. wind, Started to rain about 10 and rained pretty steady
rest of day. I cut up some red cabbage for pickling after doing up work, then set up a stocking
for Walter knit all afternoon Stella is getting on fine with hers. Young Buckrel came to hire
out.
Fri 24 Partially cleared up all day, raining a little to-night, chilly, We had a busy day, did our
Fri. sweeping & dusting I cleaned windows & put up fresh curtains & blinds in bedroom
Mother made pies & cakes. I sewed on Stella's School dress in afternoon.
Sat 25 Promised in the morn to be bright, but turned cloudy like a storm in afternoon, chilly
wind. After doing up my work I knit and washed Stella, crochet an edge on her drawers and
pickled the onions Moses Emma & Harry called little while.
Nov. 1890
Sun 9 Rained all morn, very dull, but a good day to read, which Mother & I did pretty steady
Mon 10 Dull & cold, feels like snow, I kept very busy all day, Mother washed I did up work
cleaned some windows, got dinner, knit foot stocking went down town with C. did not get
home till after dark.
Tue 11 A nice day though rather cloudy in afternoon We ironed before dinner. I helped R.
some after dinner with her work, then did some mending. Fayette Barnes child scalded so it
died Nov. 1890
Sun 9 Rained all morn, very dull, but a good day to read, which Mother & I did pretty steady
�Mon 10 Dull & cold, feels like snow, I kept very busy all day, Mother washed I did up work
cleaned some windows, got dinner, knit foot stocking went down town with C. did not get
home till after dark.
Tue 11 A nice day though rather cloudy in afternoon We ironed before dinner. I helped R.
some after dinner with her work, then did some mending. Fayette Barnes child scalded so it
died
Wed 12 Bright & beautiful though a little cold. I had a bad sick headache which lasted till near
night Alice Aunt A. & Emma were here to dinner, being monthly mtg and the funeral of
Barne's child
Thur 13 Another lovely day, with a little cool wind, must be "Indian Summer." I felt better and
worked very hard all day, went upstairs and helped Mother clean out the big room windows
and all also cleaned the silverware before dinner then I helped R. clean her parlor in
afternoon and worked there till after dark
Fri 14 A grander, warmer day still, This morn we had both doors open while we did our
Friday sweeping baked & cleaned myself up and set down to sew feeling pretty tired Susie
came on an errand, her father is very low had a long letter from L in which I answered.
{written in left margin} Birchall hung in Woodstock.
Sat 15 Rained a little by spells, not much though. Quarterly mtg Moses Mel & Em Alice,
Carrie Em Haight to dinner Moses to tea The two Emmas will stay all night Our chimney took
fire to-night
Wed 12 Bright & beautiful though a little cold. I had a bad sick headache which lasted till near
night Alice Aunt A. & Emma were here to dinner, being monthly mtg and the funeral of
Barne's child
Thur 13 Another lovely day, with a little cool wind, must be "Indian Summer." I felt better and
worked very hard all day, went upstairs and helped Mother clean out the big room windows
and all also cleaned the silverware before dinner then I helped R. clean her parlor in
afternoon and worked there till after dark
Fri 14 A grander, warmer day still, This morn we had both doors open while we did our
Friday sweeping baked & cleaned myself up and set down to sew feeling pretty tired Susie
�came on an errand, her father is very low had a long letter from L in which I answered.
{written in left margin} Birchall hung in Woodstock.
Sat 15 Rained a little by spells, not much though. Quarterly mtg Moses Mel & Em Alice,
Carrie Em Haight to dinner Moses to tea The two Emmas will stay all night Our chimney took
fire to-night
Nov 1890
Sun 16 Very nice & mild, not so bright as we have had a good many to mtg, roads good for
time of year. nobody here after the two Emmas went, except K & Will called a few minutes.
Eliza {Tompson?} to Charlies
Mon 17 Rained hard all day from East, swept & tidied up the parlor before dinner. Read the
papers and did some sewing in afternoon wrote a letter to Catharin
Tue 18 Rather bright in morn but soon clouded and sprinkled a little After doing up my work,
went in and helped R. some till noon Moses was here to dinner. Elias called for me to come
out home with him I helped Alice put a spread on the frames {written in right margin} C. went
to help E. Palmer butcher
Wed 19 Bright in morn, but somewhat squally afterwards by spells, not very cold Alice,
Carrie & I worked at the spread, got on nicely with it, Elias went to Town heard of J. Millers
death.
Thur 20 A nice bright day, little cold We worked earnestly at the spread and got it off to-night.
Alice is well pleased with it, She & Carrie helped all the time they could get.
Fri 21 Bright & nice, ground froze last night the hardest it has yet, but soon thawed. Alice
swept out parlor hall & bedrooms, and I dusted them and made a flannel for Carrie, or nearly.
Read papers in evening
Sat 22 Bright mostly, little snow squalls once or twice grew colder all day, strong West wind. I
helped Alice in forenoon She brought me home in afternoon, roads some muddy but not bad
considering time of year. Moses brought some ducks to send to John.
Nov. 1890
�Sun 23 A nice day, a little cool, Alice & Edwin called in after mtg. We had a good day to read,
read to Stella in evening.
Mon 24 Another nice day, though it looked dull in morn, quite warm, Mother washed. I ripped
my black dress to make it over, and did up work
Tues 25 Quite nice though it squalled a little and turned colder. We ironed, I worked at my
dress afterwards. Mother finished packing the butter. I read aloud in evening B. Treffrey
bought C's oil.
Wed 26 A fine day for the time, quite cold, not much mud so far, will freeze pretty hard tonight I worked at my dress all day Charlie took screen doors off for us. Moses & Charlie took
dinner to C's. Charlie came from Toronto to look after the school.
Thur 27 Quite fine, but pretty cold all day, ground hard the coldest it has been. We looked for
Alice but she didn't come. I got my dress pretty well along The boys put apples in cellar
Fri 28 Cloudy & pretty cold. We did our Fri, cleaning gave the sitting room a thorough
sweeping & dusting and the lounge a thorough beating out doors. After dinner I did the
stitching on my dress then put it away till next week Charlie & R went down town, got the
mail, a latter from Edie
Sat 29 Some warmer Sun shining beautiful most of day I kept busy about the house nearly
all morn, dusted upstairs & down, and took a bath before dinner After I washed up dishes,
did some mending for Stella and washed her. then finished knitting my grey Yarn lace
Mov. 1890
Sun 30 Started to rain a little this morn but stopped and turned cold & windy We had a quiet
day to read
Dec 1890
Mon 1 Stormy turned much colder towards night, fixed Mothers brown dress sleeves in morn
and made my flannel {d's?} in afternoon
Tues 2 Very cold last night, froze in house some clear to-day. I finished my flannel and
sorted Stellas S.S. papers to send away, she has a cold and stays home. J. Corless and
Fred Hand to Charlies
�Wed 3 Terribly {added above} Stormy & cold, snowed from E. more moderate towards night,
several inches of snow sleights & cutters started. I put wrappers on and addressed Stellas
paper and made the buttonholes in Walters slip.
Thur 4 A fine winter day though sharp wind. I made a beginning at Xmas presents. Henry
Sutton died Alice & Elias called few minutes. Charlie & N. went to town
Fri 5 Snowed a little in morn but brightened up afterward, sun shone beautiful. We did our
Fri. work, then I did a little more at Xmas work, and crocheted on my lace in afternoon
Sat 6 Another fine day though rather cloudy in morn. Ettie was in a little while this morn I
asked her to bring our mail if they went to town, which they did. I crochet on my lace Charlie
has gone over to Suttons to sit up to-night. It is very cold, but still
Dec. 1890
Sun 7 Bright & nice but sharp & frosty. Alice & Elias were here to dinner stayed to go to the
funeral. C. & R. went to take Nancy home left Stella here
Mon 8 Dull this morn but bright in afternoon Mother washed, clothes froze quick. Charlie took
me down town towards night. I was white with frost when I got home. I wrote to John
Tue 9 A beautiful day, little cloudy in afternoon We could not iron till afternoon, clothes not fit
so we made some pies in morn
Wed 10 A beautiful day, thawed some, sleighing almost gone. Monthly mtg Alice & Carrie
came out Carrie stayed. I started a pair of mittens for Stella Xmas C's killing pigs
Thur 11 Mild, little cloudy in morn, but turned out a beautiful day. Will called in and took
Carrie & I up home with him, and Alice came up. I made apron for R. and knit some. Charlie
didn't come for us, so we will stay.
Fri 12 Snowed a little last night and this morn some colder, bright in afternoon. I had a hard
headache did nothing but lay on lounge all day Charlie came up for us to-night and got his
hair cut, a letter here for me from Nellie when I got home
Sat 13 Rather cold, and a little stormy towards night sleighing renewed a little bit Carrie
Stella & Walter went down to visit a T. Walkers After doing up my work I helped Carrie with
her present then I knit on mittens
�Dec 1890
Sun 14 A beautiful day thawed considerable folks took buggies again Carrie went home with
her folks Fred H. came in a little while he is going to stay to C's to-night he starts in morn for
Jamaica
Mon 15 Mild. I went in and helped R. put up Freds lunch George came and took him to
Station I knit on mittens some and finished my black dress
Tues 16 Moderate snowed a little bit more, but some buggies are out as well as cutters I
worked all day at Xmas presents, went in and stayed to-night with the baby while C & R.
picked some ducks to send John
Wed 17 Thawed some, but a chilly wind, and more so to-night. I kept busy at my presents
Thur 18 Not very cold, just cloudy & chilly. I worked at my presents, went down town with
Charlie in afternoon when he went to ship ducks to John, we went in the buggy, though a
cutter would {second would X'd out} run there is but little snow but quite slippery I worked in
the evening at my presents again.
Fri 19 Bright but keen frosty air all day. We did our Fri sweeping then I washed Stella &
Walter to go to the school examination with their Mother we kept the baby. I worked at a
present for Alice
Sat 20 A beautiful bright day, quite sharp. I did my Sat. work and fixed some pickles and
worked at present for John Just as we were eating dinner Nellie came on her way from
Lucan Moses called Charlie {written in right margin} has won a gold medal at the Normal.
Dec 1890
Sun 21 Weather moderate, wheeling good, a few stick to cutters had a good quiet day to
read. R & children in in the afternoon.
Mon 22 A nice day, rather windy, thawed some. Mother washed. I did up work, got dinner
and worked at worked at a present for Charlie and one for Alice what spare time I had, it
keeps me very busy
Tues 23 Cloudy & colder, very stormy by spells in afternoon & evening. I helped iron in morn
and packed up some presents to send to John, and worked at presents in afternoon &
�evening. C. & R. went to town in afternoon we kept the children. I crochet napkin rings in
evening
Wed 24 Cloudy and a little stormy by spells cold wind from West I worked hard all day
finishing presents and getting ready to go out to Elias's for xmas. C. went to Station to meet
noon train and get Norman, he brought a Xmas box from John's, with presents & goodies for
all.
Thur 25 Xmas day, bright mostly but cold & frosty a few snow flakes flying in afternoon,
Charlie brought Mother & I out last night about dark. had a lively time exchanging presents
this morn Kate & Will and children came at noon, had a pleasant time.
Fri 26 Pretty cold last night & to-day, some warmer to-night bright in morn cloudy in
afternoon. I had a lazy day only knit a little, Mother read & knit B. Palmer here to-night so
Nellie, Carrie & I cleared off to the parlor.
Sat 27 Some warmer but snowed hard by spells, I dusted some for Carrie and knit a little and
took it easy. Alice went to Missionary mtg in afternoon when Elias went to town {Moses,
Nellie & Allie? - some water damage} came & stayed the evening
Dec. 1890
Sun 28 Pretty cold, bright in morn, dull in afternoon Alice & Edwin went out to mtg. K & W. &
children came
Mon 29 Some warmer, snowed once in awhile. Alice & Elias went to Hawtrey to a family
gathering at Treffrey's, started before ten did not get back till in evening, Nellie started for a
Toronto visit this morn, so Mother Carrie & I kept house I helped Carrie some, read, and knit
a little B. Palmer here to tea.
Tue 30 A fine day, Alice washed, clothes dried. I helped Carrie tidy up house, finished one
sock and set up another helped Alice a little in picking chickens tonight.
Wed 31 Weather moderate but dull sprinkled a little, raining little to-night & freezing. Elias
gone up to Palmers, he went to Town this afternoon I helped tidy up, ironed few things so
Alice got through by noon fixed my black waist & knit in afternoon
Jan 1891
�Thur 1 Rained all day, harder in afternoon, so it spoiled what little sleighing there was. I
finished the socks for Elias and in afternoon cut out some blacks for a {worsted?} quilt for
Alice, pieced them in evening. Mothers head bad.
Fri 2 Cloudy & windy grew colder all day very cold to-night wind in N.W. stormed some in
afternoon. I helped around the house all morn, dusting after the sweeping of bedrooms and
packing our things to go home After an 11 o'clock dinner Elias took Mother home I couldn't
ride so waited for C. to come after me {written in right margin} card from John
Sat 3 Bright & beautiful, but keen & frosty very cold night We are home at work again, I
swept & dusted and cleaned out dishcupboard kept busy till noon, then went in and tidied
{up? word extremely faded} R's room She & Charlie gone to {Mollins?} then washed Stella &
Walter
Jan 1891
Sun 4 Bright & frosty in forenoon cloudy in afternoon Alice & Charlie called to see if I would
to see if I would go with them to K's I thought not, so Norman went. Mrs Jolley came to
turpentine to doctor a sick child.
Tue 6 Clear, cold & frosty, very cold night lately. We ironed. I worked at a linen apron for my
self this afternoon, Moses called, had taken Charlie down to his boarding place, I taught
Stella to work a needle {book?}
Wed 7 Another clear cold day. Spent a good share of morning in tidying up the house and in
afternoon worked at my linen aprons.
Thur 8 Bright clear & cold. After doing up morning work I rubbed up the silver spoons then
finished my apron, just when we were washing the dinner dishes, Susie came over, stayed
till dark. Jaques's to Charlie's. Farmers Institute met.
Fri 9 Fine, but not quite so right, while frost on trees this morn. We did our Fri, sweeping then
I dusted out parlour, parlor too, then went in and peeled potatoes for R. Wm Bishop was
there helping kill pigs after dinner I went in washed her dishes and tidied up. She & Charlie
went up to Wills to-night.
Sat 12 A heavy white frost hanging on trees which the sun thawed off in afternoon, I did my
work early then helped R. all noon. Made a cap for Mother in afternoon.
�Jan 1891
Sun 11 Started misting in morn which grew into rain freezing, and then turned to snow from
East Alice & Edwin called Charlie's expected Wills & Alice Youngs but they didn't come.
Mon 12 Cold and rather blustery all day though Sun shone pleasant, enough snow for
sleights to start. I was busy all day fixing up Mothers caps. Entire came in little while. C. went
to town got us some Sugar & meat
Tue 13 Pretty sharp in morn, snowed in afternoon Kate & children came early in morn stayed
till Will came back from Harley, he & Charlie took potatoes there, Mother & I did up some
baking had a busy day.
Wed 14 Quite blustery though not very cold till towards night, when it grew very keen &
frosty. Cathn came on noon train. Moses was here to dinner, being monthly mtg. Alice came
out after dinner for awhile. Kate, Will & children were here to tea. I was busy about the house
& meals most of day.
Thur 15 Very very {second very X's out} in morn though a bright pleasant day colder towards
night, clear & frosty. I sewed on a plaid dress that I gave Stella, Cathn & Mother chatted &
worked while I chimed in occasionally. Got a letter from Lib.
Fri 16 I think the coldest morn yet, so very sharp & frosty but bright, sleighing quite good We
did our Fri sweeping then I went to work on Stellas dress got it pretty near done, with
Rachels help.
Sat 17 White frost hung thick on trees most all day, some warmer in afternoon, after doing
the work I finished the dress. Cathn helped R. Iron, I washed Stella & Walter Cathn washed
the baby. They all went. Up home to a supper.
Jan 1891
Sun 18 Cloudy & chilly but not very cold. Elias & Alice came out to dinner after mtg. went
home early.
Mon 19 Another dull day, chilly. I started to crochet a card basket for Nellie H. Moses brought
a load of wood.
�Tue 20 Dull, thawed some sleighing not extra. Charlie took Cathn & I out to Elias's to spend
the day with Alice We had a good visit came home after tea. Elias had gone to Mr Stratford's.
I crocheted a little on basket.
Wed 21 Weather moderate, started to rain late in afternoon Alice & boys intended to call and
take Cathn & I up to K's if it hadn't rained, I finished making basket, stiffened & varnished it,
and fixed my hoof match safe in evening
Thur 22 Stormed most all day, snow very damp, most as bad as rain, roads slushy. Charlie
took Cathn & I to Village in forenoon, past noon when we got back I got Felt for table cover
and bags for Allie & Carrie stamped, worked some on them in afternoon.
Fri 23 Not very cold, but chilly wind especially towards night, brighter in morning. We did our
Fri sweeping, got through in good time, Cathn helping us. I wrote to John in afternoon and
worked on the bags what spare time I ha. Ettie & Gertie J. Came over a while after school
was out
Sat 24 Nice day, pretty bright, weather moderate, a little sleighing left, brilliant moonlight We
asked Ettie over to tea, had a nice little visit. Moses & Charlie called but. Would not stay to
tea, I didn't do much besides help with work, dust the parlor and visit.
Jan 1891
Sun 25 Weather dull, very chilly wind. Alice called on her way to mtg. Ettie brought me a
book to read, "Judge Burnhams Daughters" I read some in it. Mothers back is very lame today
Mon, 26 Dull & snowed in morn but cleared away so the clothes dried, Cathn washed for
Mother. her back is not better. I made a felt duster bag for Cathn and worked on the girls
bags. Alice came over a little while towards night had Louie with her she told us of Jimmie
Motts death in Minnesota
Tue 27 Bright in morn but clouded like rain, thawed sleighing very poor Cathn helped Mother
iron. then her head got very bad so she could not go to Moses's I stitched some for Cathn
mended my dress & read
Wed 28 Very frosty & foggy this morn but bright, cloud in afternoon Cathn went home on
afternoon train I gilded a horn & hoofs for her to take. hemmed a neck kerchief for Mother &
read. Kate & Will called had been to J. Motts funeral.
�Thur 29 Dull & misty in morn, set in to rain about noon rained hard all afternoon I hemmed
kerchief and read the rest of time John writes he & Batty have dissolved partners
Fri 30 Dull & chilly weather though cleared up some in afternoon. After doing our Fri,
sweeping, dusting & work I wrote Nellie Mott, then started to fix my blue dress over
Sat 31 Dull, chilly, frosty, foggy started to rain again after dinner. Worked on my dress after
doing Sat. Work J. Corless came in to see us he took dinner to Charlie's Norman went out to
Elias's I rec'd letter from Edie H.
Feb 1891
Sun 1 Very Dull & cloudy, one or two little squalls of rain & snow in afternoon. Alice, Elias &
Aunt A. called and left Carrie till they came back from K's. C. Corless up to C's, came in to
see us I read, "Mildred Keith" Norman came in on a run to-night to tell, "the baby has a
tooth."
Mon 2 Weather quite moderate but dull, sleighing done I finished my blue dress, Charlie went
out to the cedar swamp to cut posts
Tue 3 Very stormy most of day, and turned much colder We got our work al done up early I
picked a chicken too and fist Mother dressed it we discovered our pipe to be on fire which
frightened Mother badly so she got the boys to clean it, and we had our work to do over. I did
up the C. Heralds to send away and cleaned the cupboard & dishes
Wed 4 Very very {underlined} cold and stormed hard though middle of day but not enough for
sleighing Alice & Aunt A. drove out, went to mtg, and mad a visit here. I hemmed a kerchief
my head ached badly towards night. Charlie & Will went to woods
Thur 5 Fine, but pretty cold till afternoon, some warmer. I covered a bible and varnished a
picture frame and mended my chair cushion then cut out two N. dresses for Mother C & R
went down town
Fri 6 A lovely day thawed considerable, dull in morn like snow We did our Fri, work, then I
worked at N. Dresses Charlie & Edwin out to Charlies to-night
Sat 7 Raw E. wind which brought a regular snowstorm in afternoon, after doing up the work I
sewed on N. dresses Norman went to Village twice having lost a letter the first time he had to
go back and look for it. C & W went to the cedar swamp
�Feb 1891
Sun 15 A lovely bright springlike day, clouded towards night like rain I got in ready to go
home with Alice after meeting but as Will came from church he called to take me home with
him, so I came am going to stay all night Will went to church to-night
Mon 16 Rained in night and again to-night dull all day and very muddy, Will couldn't go to
swamp, so they persuaded me to stay till to-morrow, he went to hire a boy Kate & I had a
good visit, William Mott brother-in-law here to dinner {written in left margin} 41/g gal of coal
oil from B. Treffry
Tues 17. More rainy still than yesterday so I wont get to Elias's till morn, some colder to-night
Kate is not very well so she took it easy, we visited as we worked. I knit for her
Wed 18 Bright but cold W. wind, ground frozen to bear up almost a little squally about noon. I
came to Elias this morn with Will & C. as they went to swamp, but they couldn't work for the
water. Elias has gone to Phil'a to be gone a few days I worked at a worsted quilt for Alice this
afternoon
Thur 19 A beautiful day quite warm I put the quilt together ready for knotting or tying. Alice
ripped some cloth and got it ready to make a cloth quilt as quilts are the order of the day.
Fri 20 As dull, foggy rainy to-day as it was nice yesterday Carrie didn't go to school Alice &
Edwin went to town in afternoon got more quilt stuff I sewed on cloth one. Elias came home
to-night, raining hard at time, froze little as it came to-day
Sat 21 Bright and pleasant over head rather crusty & sloppy under foot. Alice did her Sat.
work, baked and colored some stuff for mother quilt I finished piecing cloth one then we
knotted and found it to-night
Feb 1891
Sun 22 Pleasant, though pretty cold. Alice & Edwin went out to meeting I started to read
"Barriers Burned Away" the second time.
Mon 23 A nice day, weather mild, Elias went to Woodstock Alice washed, clothes dried
splendid. I cut out some print blocks towards another quilt, in the afternoon we tied another
confurtor & bound it.
�Tues 24 Rainy, rainier day, we expected company but didn't come Alice ironed and I cut the
blocks in forenoon In afternoon we pieced another worsted comfortor.
Wed 25 Dull, gloomy, rained some in morn. Elias took Carrie to school and went to village,
mud deep We tied the third comfortor this morn then swept and tiedied house I pieced blocks
in afternoon.
Thur 26 A lovely bright forenoon, considerable colder to-night I finished piecing blocks and
set them together ready to quilt. Carrie went to Scots to tea then brought a schoolmate home
to stay all night
Fri 27 Bright and nice, though very cold wind I helped Alice about the work in forenoon as
she was busy baking, after dinner washed the dishes and dusted the bedrooms for her, then
mended my dress, read some, and set up a tidy for Alice. After supper wen put the quilt on
the frames
Sat 28 A beautiful day, though a little stormy by spells in forenoon. Elias went to Woodstock I
quilted all day and evening too. Alice did morning work up then she joined me left Carrie to
get dinner and keep fires We got the quilt half done.
March 1891
Sun 1 Fine & bright though pretty sharp air, thawed a little in roads Alice & Charlie went out
to mtg. Charlie & Rachel Stella & baby came out in afternoon. I read what time was left.
Mon 2 Dull and very cold wind Alice washed and said clothes froze before she could hang
them up, and pretty cold on fingers. I quilted all day, A. did in afternoon Charlie & Will were
out to swamp.
Tues 3 Not quite so cold as yesterday, cloudy like a storm We finished the quilt just after
dinner, then took it off and gave parlor & hall a thorough sweeping & dusting and tidied
ourselves up
Wed 4 A stormy day, very blustery by spells, I thought some of going home but it was so
stormy gave it up, so Alice went with Edwin to the village in afternoon and I bound the quilt,
making four in all
�Thur 5 Clear & bright all day, but sharp air, I cut and pieced some mat rags for Alice. Elias
went out to vote this afternoon feeling confident the Reformers will win the election. Charlie
brought me home after supper. I found Mother real well.
Fri 6 Cloudy, cold E. wind, some stormy in afternoon I did my Fri, sweeping & dusting, read
in afternoon Moses finished drawing our wood. C & R went out to Palmers to spend the
evening I played with Norman & Stella after tea
Sat 7 Cloudy with chilly E. wind I had miserable headache but managed to do my part of
housework sat by stove all afternoon
March 1891
Sun 8 Dull, E. wind, but not so cold in afternoon rained a little bit, Alice & Edwin called in. C &
R went up home Ettie brought me a book, "Aunt Judith" which I read aloud in evening.
Mon 9 Dull, with little snow flurries in afternoon quite soft, but colder to-night. Mother washed,
part of clothes dried. I died up {added above:} work got dinner and read in afternoon.
Tue 10 Beautiful and springlike. We baked some pies & cake and I dusted parlor in forenoon.
Mother ironed in afternoon while I wrote long letter to John
Wed 11 Another grand day, but it is making muddy roads Monthly mtg, Moses & Mel here to
dinner & tea. Alice first came for awhile in afternoon while Elias went to Stephen Coon's
funeral. I showed her how to crochet a mat
Thur 12 Rainy in morn then turned to snow and finally cleared up in afternoon, freezing some
tonight. After doing my morning work, I cleared silver spoons & {illegible} then cushioned a
stool for a present to Mother. In afternoon did a little sewing and superintended Stellas block
sewing, she is staying home from school.
Fri 13 Stormy, snowing & blowing, not very cold. After doing my Fri, sweeping and work I
dusted the dishes & cupboard from top to bottom. My head ached so badly in afternoon, I did
no work, but show Stella about her sewing. Very Stormy.
Sat 14 Very stormy & cold, some for sleighs out again, but the snow blows off the road. Did
my Sat, work took a bath after dinner and washed Stellas head, hemmed a muslin
handkerchief for Mother and directed Stellas sewing, got three letters, one from John, long
one, one from Nellie M. one from Edie
�March 1891
Sun 15 Bright, clear & cold till afternoon when it turned cloudy & blowy Alice & Charlie out to
mtg, Charlie stayed to Cs George came in afternoon We had a good quiet time to read.
Mon 16 Bright but pretty cold, stormed a little by spells I have been very busy all day fixing
my old grey dress
Tue 17 Another cold da, though quite pleasant, a very cold night, froze in our bedroom. I
fixed Mothers stool over made it a little smaller. cut out a print dress for Mother and one for
myself like it. Rachel brought me a pair of hoofs in to-night that she had polished for me.
Read to children in evening.
Wed 18 As soft and warm as it has been cold, took off what little sleighing there was, rained
& snowed in afternoon. Charlie & man went to swamp but could not work for breaking
through. I worked at my dress all day The Bible Society collectors called.
Thur 19 Cold N.E. wind, somewhat blustery, quite a fall of snow in night, some use cutters
and some buggies to-day Alice drove out for a visit, we all enjoyed it. I worked at my dress.
Trustees discharged teacher so the children have holidays.
Fri 20 East icy rain this morn, which gradually thawed, but continued damp all day. After
doing Fri. work I finished my dress and wrote part of letter to Jessie in afternoon
Sat 21 Misty & damp all morn but cleared up about noon, very slushy. Got the work done and
cleaned myself before dinner. Washed Stella and made skirt of Mothers print dress in
afternoon Ettie came over a little while, she told us of Andrew Wilsons death.
March 1891
Sun 22 Misty in morn, cleared up some after very muddy. A. Wilson buried this afternoon
Rachel & Norman went to funeral. Alice & Elias stayed awhile after funeral Norman went to
Moses's to-night to stay awhile
Mon 23 Cloudy & dull all day. Mother washed but clothes didn't dry. I did up the work, got
dinner finished Jessies letter, worked on Mother's dress in afternoon.
Tue 24 Cloudy & dull Mother ironed what clothes were dry. I worked at the dress, and went
down town in afternoon with Charlie The roads are very muddy, but the frost is not all out.
�Wed 25 Beautiful, clear & bright, but a cold E. wind. froze quite hard. Charlie tapped a few
trees. Mother finished ironing. I finished her dress. and put the braid on her brown print.
Thur 26 Fine but a very cold E. wind, I went in to Charlie's this afternoon and made a black
velvet hat for myself did not quite finish it, came home to tea, saw Edwin go by on his way to
Kate's.
Fri 27 Good Friday, and a stormy one too, fine snow from East most of day. We did our Fri.
work then I mended my dresses. R. put ribbon on my hat. In evening I nearly made a pair of
{ds?} for Stella
Sat 28 Fine again, ground white with snow which thawed and added to the mud. I had
miserable headache but did my share of work, then finished the d's and got ready to go out
to Elias's to spend Easter. C. & R. went to town we kept the children. Nellie drove out for me
this afternoon I came home with her in time for tea
March 1891
Sun 29 Easter Sunday, a lovely day, warmest we've had door open most of day, and sat in
verandah in afternoon. Alice & Charlie went to mtg. Kate & Will came before dinner. Nellie &
Edwin went to church to-night
Mon 30 Nice & bright till afternoon then clouded, rained a little to-night. I took the day easy,
first made a few button holes for Nellie, she got her things ready to go back to Lucan tomorrow, have had a good visit with her. Alice washed. Elias went to Brantford on train
Tue 31 Very rainy all day. Nellie went her Pa went with her part way on his way to Goderich.
Alice & I put a quilt on after they started, and quilted rest of day & evening
April 1891
Wed 1 Very dull, rained a little, it is very muddy Alice & I quilted away Carrie doing a good
share of the work and got dinner for us. I feel very tired to-night. Elias came home to-night
Thur 2 Still dull & damp, though it looked like clearing. up this forenoon. I had such a
headache I couldn't quilt at all, nor do anything else. Alice quilted some in afternoon, she
ironed this morn and a lot other work, it is Elias's birthday, had plum pudding for dinner.
�Fri 3 Very dull and snowed some, enough to whiten the ground, colder to-night. We worked
hard at the quilt and took it off in the evening with pretty sore fingers.
Sat 4 Clear & bright but a very cold wind. bedroom windows covered with frost this morn. I
dissected Alice's pincushion found 80 needles, made it up again, and helped around the
house some, dusted the rooms and straightened up after quilting, and finished off the quilt .
April 1891
Sun 5 Fine day but very cold wind. Alice brought me home, the roads were so bad & rough it
took us so long to come she was too late for mtg so she got warm and went back. I read to
the children in the evening
Mon 6 A beautiful day some warmer, white frost. Mother washed, clothes dried fine. I wrote
to Edie after doing up the work, did little mending and started to make a white apron for Alice
a birthday present
Tue 7 A lovely day, wind a little cool. Mother ironed I worked at the apron putting in the tucks
and doing it all by hand Charlie and man are trimming the orchard. R's folks brought Nancy
and left her for the day
Wed 8 Another beautiful day some warmer than yesterday. Monthly mtg, no one here Emma
H. called in awhile on her way to mtg. we looked for Alice but in vain John Corless was
married this afternoon to Martha Wand. I worked at apron
Thur 9 Bright till afternoon then looked like storm, wind in East. I worked at apron, nearly
finished it, Charlies went down to George Treffrys got back about 8 in evening, Stella had
supper with us
Fri. 10. Rain showers through the night from East and little this morn but pleasant in
afternoon, feels like spring, the blackbirds are very busy in the old pine I did my Fri, work and
then finished the apron
Sat. 11. Very raing most of the day. After doing up the work I cleaned up and sat reading
when Kate came in, Will was going down {added above:} town he came back and stayed to
ten I bound the bottom of Mother's chambray dress Norman rec'd a letter from his Pa.
April 1891
�Sun 12. Cloudy, dull & chilly all day. We spent the day in reading, & chatting with Rachel &
children Alice didn't come out though we looked for her, it is her birthday
Mon 13 A lovely day. There wasn't much work to do so I wrote a long letter to John. Moses
called he had been down town getting Johns stove & things. John & wife also drove over but
didn't come in. I am reading the story of "Martin Rattler" to Norman, in evenings now. {added
in left margin:} I saw the first butterfly
Tue 14 Nice in morn, but clouded up and started to rain before noon, very warm for awhile,
rained very hard in afternoon, thundered & lightened in evening, some cooler. I dusted the
parlor and was busy about the house till dinner sewed at Mother's black apron & read in
afternoon. C. went to town, we sent for sugar.
Wed 15 Rained hard through the night, creek high this morn I wrote a long {added above:}
letter to Nellie and finished up Mothers black apron
Thur 16 Dull & damp till afternoon, when it brightened up I mended for Mother most of day
then started to make a hair receiver, read some, C. & R. gone up home to take the horns
they have finished off.
Fri 17 A beautiful warm day a real, April shower about 5 in afternoon with a beautiful rainbow
Norman went to town after school, got his parcel from home, I finished making hair receiver
Sat 18 Cloudy & seemed like more rain all forenoon but cleared up beautiful in afternoon Sun
real warm, grass looks nice and green, roads are terribly bad in places yet. After doing up my
Sat work I cleaned up, read awhile, washed and tidied up Stella, then Susie came in and
chatted awhile. George & Edwin came in awhile in evening. I received a letter from Jessie. e
had a slight thunder shower to-night
April 1891
Sun 19 A beautiful day, though a little cool, Alice & Edwin came out to mtg, we gave her her
birthday presents We had a quiet afternoon to read. Charlie went up and brought Nancy
down.
Mon 20 Lovely, sun very warm still a cool North breeze, Mother washed, clothes dried quick I
did up my morning work then wrote to Lizzie Burtis, read "Ben-Hur" in afternoon Moses came
along and stayed to tea had Allie with him.
�Tue 21 Beautiful, some warmer than yesterday I helped Mother iron in forenoon, and went
over to Jolleys awhile in afternoon for the first time this spring Edwin drove his colt out tonight
Wed 22 Beautiful though quite windy. I sorted over my mat rags and started a log cabin mat
Kate & Emma H. went out home with Will he went for seed wheat Kate ran in going down
and coming back
Thur 23 Beautiful and so warm we were glad to let the fire out in afternoon I did some gilding
this morn, then worked at my mat The Census taken, George Tidey, came to-day and plied
us with questions. R. & N. are cleaning house.
Fri 24 Bright & nice but a real cool wind. I did my Fri. sweeping & dusting then went in and
sat with Stella (she is sick to-day) while I did some mending then got ready and went over to
see Susie had a good visit, stayed till after dark, Carrie came out to stay till Sunday
Sat 25 Beautiful but a strong cool wind, cool night, I did my Sat. work and waited on Stella
she laid in our room sick, but better in afternoon I sewed a little on mat in afternoon Jacob
Mott & boy came to Charlies to dinner, he came in to see us awhile. I rec'd letter from Edie.
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D I A R Y
of
J E SSIE
G E D D E S
and a S E R M 0 N
by her husband
J A M E S
SPEC
COLL
G E D D E S
�DIARY
1870
June
Edinburgh: Catherine Wares Sutherland (aged
6 months) died here this evening at ten o'clock.
1877
Sep 6
Midlothian P. 0. Muskoka, Ontario,
We came to this country Sep 6.
1882
Oct
Uncle Willie (Catherine's husband) died.
Aunt Mary Ann (Mrs. Murray) died.
1884
1885
Dec 17
Grandma Geddes died - aged 78
1886
Auntie Geddes died - aged 81
1887
Mrs. Flett § Aunt Ellon, and Aunt Annie, Isabbel.
1892
Dec
Grandfather Geddes died - aged 81
1892
Sep
My sister left for Toronto, (Mrs. Sutherland)
She has been keeping well, and her girl's well.
Nov
I took sick.
1894
June
Alex Goodall died.
1895
Feb
Mrs. Stuart died.
Aug 10
Grandma Wares died - aged 80.
Nov
Christine (Mrs. Morris) died - aged 60
Nov
Willie Simpson was drowned
Nov
Frank Blashill died.
Jan
Mrs. Goodall died
Feb
Mrs. David Best died
Feb
John Mather died
1896
�1896
1897
1898
Apr
I feel much stronger and able to knit and sew.
Jun
We had Mr. Grant and family with us for a night.
Aug.
Baby Goodall died.
Apr
I am getting better but not strong.
and nursed me.
Apr
I am able to be going around but not strong.
May
Malcolm Morris died.
July
We had Mr. Hebener and family for 2 months.
Aug
Father and I went to Toronto and were three weeks with
my sister, Mrs. Sutherland. We enjoyed ourselves so
much. The girls and she was so kind to us. I feel
so much better of the change.
Jan 27
Got a letter from Malcolm.
a sore throat.
Feb
Katie came to see us. She has been three months now
and felt so much better.
Apr 5
Sent to Auntie
15 dollars.
Apr 14
Sent to Auntie
25 dollars.
May
Lizzie came home just for four weeks.
Katie and she is enjoying themselves.
July
We had Mr. Hebener and family and Mr. Parks and family
for two months. We had 2 servants. Maggie Miller
and Minnie Mather and my neice Katie Sutherland was
with us and still is. I feel so much stronger.
Aug 15
Daniel left for the North West.
Sep 4
We have got two letters from him he does not think
much of the country there.
Sep 16
Sent to Auntie
Oct 1
Malcolm left Myrtle, Ontario.
Oct 5
Minnie Mather came to us.
Oct 15
We expect Dan home in two or three weeks.
Lyla came home
He had not been well with
She looks well.
20 dollars.
�1898
Oct 16
Malcolm left for Toronto.
family.
He is with Mr. Headson's
Oct 18
We all went to Starrats to a Tea Meeting.
night we got a letter from Dan.
Oct 19
The
Oct 20
Criss Brant came and she and Mary are working in the
turnips. Katie came over with some today. We killed
a sheep today. Katie and I has got this black waiste
finished and the brown skirt and quilt and cushions.
Oct 24
Posted a letter to Mai and to Dan.
Oct 26
Finished Katie’s print dress and white petticoat. I
have made three pairs of mitts and two pairs of socks
this fall.
Oct 27
Minnie got 2 lbs yarn grey § blue.
Oct 27
The ground is covered with snow and James § Katie has
gone for a drive. James to the Falls and Katie to
Midlothian.
Oct 28
Mr. Lamb from the Falls had dinner with us.
Oct 29
We got two baggs of flour we have started to make
Katie’s blue dress.
Nov 1
Finished Katie's blue dress - got two baggs of potatoes
from Mr. Blackmore. Mrs. William^Edith was visiting
us yesterday. James banked up the house today.
Nov 3
Mrs. Johnston paid 28 dollars today. James is drawing
turnips. Katie has gone to Midlothian for a visit.
Nov 5
Criss Brant went home. We had a letter from Malcolm
last night. We expect the Thrashers today but the
rain stopped them.
Nov 8
The Thrashers has just left. They had four meals with
us and one night with us. Father and James has gone
over to Uncle's with them. No letter from Dan this
three weeks. Katie was up at Midlothian two days.
Nov 9
Katie went up to Midlothian with James.
Nov 10
I have made two pairs mitts this week for Minnie. She
was washing today. Katie wrote to Mai § posted today.
Nov 11
Daniel came home today we are so delighted to see him.
Nov 12
Daniel shot a fine deer in the lake. James and he are
busy drawing straw and fixing up for the winter.
The same
came from Mr.
�1898
Nov 15
Ben shot two deer today. Father went up to the Falls
and James went up to Mr. Ireland’s to help him. We
got a letter from Malcolm with 10 dollars in it. He
started for the N.W. four days ago. He expects to
be back in four weeks.
Nov 16
Minnie got 1 pair boots.
Nov 19
Mr. Scott and Ada was down and staid all night.
Nov 20
Katie got her night gown finished.
Nov 22
Dan’s trunk came the boys plowed the garden and I had
a walk around the buildings.
Nov 23
Got a fall of snow. The boys and Father are working
at the sheep pen flooring it.
Nov 26
Mrs. Wildfong and Berty came down for one night with us
Nov 28
Mrs. Wildfong was drawing oats to us. Katie and I took
a walk up the road and ran into the boys fencing. The
snow is mostly all gone.
Nov 29
Two of the Rowsells and Tom Gutredge and Ben came to
have a skate on our ice.
1 dollar.
\
Nov 30
Quite a fall of snow.
Dec 1
Still snowing.
Dec 4
Katie and Dan went to Doe Lake and the horse ran away.
We had a card from Mai.
Dec 6
Mr. § Mrs. Wildfong left Midlothian for Preston then
on to home.
Dec 8
Katie went up to Midlothian to practice for the Tea
Meeting.
Dec 9
Minnie has a large washing preparing for Christmas.
Dec 14
Emily Johnston came to see us.
14
Katie has been at Midlothian for 2 days
Mr. Steel came to see us, Mr. Cook's friend.
Dec 16
Tea Meeting at Midlothian. We were all there.
made 16 dollars.
Dec 18
James § Minnie has gone to Doe Lake to service.
Dec 20
Got a letter from Mrs. Wildfong.
Dec 26
Katie § Dan were at Doe Lake Tea Meeting.
They
�1898
1899
Dec 27
Baking and cleaning.
Dec 28
Dan 5 Katie were at Mrs. Tom Simpsons for tea.
Dec 29
We had our party. Uncle’s family, the two Johnstons,
Harry S and brother and Mr. Smith. We spent a very
pleasant night.
Dec 30
Sent a letter to Auntie and posted a letter to Malcolm.
Got Christmas cards from Lizzie and a letter from
Jessie Geddes in Edinburgh. At the annual meeting
Father was appointed trustee in Mr. Rowsells's place.
Jan 1
Father and Daniel has just gone to Sunday School and
James and Minnie has crossed the lake with the mare.
We watched them till they got on the other shore for
this is the first time the horse has crossed the lake.
Jan 2
We were all over at Uncle’s and spent a pleasant night.
Jan 3
I wrote to Mrs. Wildfong. Katie wrote four letters.
One to Mrs. Park, Mrs. Hebener, Mamie Wildfong and
Lizzie and Auntie.
I
Jan 4
Killed the cow.
It's rainy today. It's very stormy.
Jan 6
I have been busy mending.
Jan 8
James § Minnie has gone to Midlothian. Father and
Dan has left to go to Spence § Magnetawan but I am
afraid they may not reach for it is so stormy. Started
to use our last bag of flour.
Jan 10
James § Katie went to Magnetawan with Biff § Parks.
Posted a letter to Mai and got one from Mrs. Flemmingto]
Jan 10
Mary has started to do the matt, and I have got my
table matt done.
Jan 11
Auntie fell down cellar and broke her ankle. Dr.
Coughill came and set it. (Entry by someone else)
Jan
I got my ankle broken was three months in bead.
Feb 10
Katie left for Toronto.
Mar
Mrs. Wood (Toronto) died.
Mar 22
Katie was married to Joe Wildfong.
Agnew Harleow came to us.
Mar 18
Katie left for Winnipeg to go to Lizzie.
�1899
Mar 22
Katie now married to Joseph Wildfong in Winnipeg
at Ed § Lizzie's home. They are still there.
Apr
Dan had to go to the hospital two weeks ago with a
trouble in his face. James went this morning to the
same hospital with the same trouble.
Apr
Malcolm has gone to Guelph, Ont. to be foreman over
the farm.
Apr 17
Mr. Ireland(Midlothian) died.
Apr 18
I am able to be down stairs and walking on crutches.
I am knitting and sewing.
Apr 29
Head a fire wood bee.
May 1
The steam boat went down for the first time. The
boys are plowing the garden today. I can walk on
one crutch.
May 5
I finished my cushion.
May 6
Dan has got most of the garden finished. James has
been plowing in the field this last three days and
Father is painting the boat.
May 6
Posted a letter to Malcolm § Auntie.
May 8
We got a new little boat.
May 8
Father went by steamboat to Magnetawan.
May 10
7 little pigges.
May
We have 23 lambs alive and 4 dead.
May 15
Posted a ldtter to Malcolm § Auntie.
May
Elle Goodall was married to James Ireland at the Falls '
Katie was bridesmaid, Malcolmwas best man.
May 24
Ada § Mr. Scott got married.
May 27
Posted a letter to Mai § Auntie § Katie.
May 27
Father went by steamboat to the Falles.
June
Robert Mitchell died.
June 4
Posted a letter to Malcolm.
June 5
Got a letter from Katie 5 Joe.
situation yet.
He has got no
�1899
June 9
Received a letter from Katie.
June 11
I had a boat ride over to Uncle's place.
walking with one crutch.
June 13
Posted a letter to Malcolm.
June 14
Went to the Falles with wool.
June 19
Father and Dan went to Guelph on the train.
well. Saw Auntie.
June 23
Dan left for Toronto.
June 23
Got a letter from Katie.
June
James has gone to Mathers and Father has gone to
Midlothian to Sunday School.
25
I am still
Mai is
Joe has got a situation.
July 1
The Parkes came here.
July
Crissie Goodall was married.
James
July 1
Dan came back from Toronto and feels much better.
got his photos.
July 5
The Hebeners came. We had a very busy summer.
Miller was with us for 6 weeks.
July 13
Shipped 4 cattle.
July
Had the Hebeners and Parkes with us.
Aug
Mrs. Blackmore got 3 lbs of butter
Aug. 29
James our son was married to Minnie Mather at her
Father's house. We were all there. Malcolm came to
it also. James got married to Minnie Mather. We were
all at the wedding. Malcolm came home on the 27 Sep so
he was there also. He left on the 30 Sep. It was a
nice quiei wedding.
Aug 30
The boarders all left.
Sep
Mr. Johnson (Midlothian) died.
Sep 12
They (James 5 Minnie) came back to us 2 weeks in
Toronto. My sister was so kind to them. She gave
them a nice parcel, table, and fancie chairs. Minnie
got quite a few nice presents.
We were all there except
He
Maggie
11 cents.
�1899
Sep 17
James § Minnie has gone to Horn Lake to see her
mother. Father has gone to Sprucedale to service
and Dan and I are all alone in the house.
Sep
Malcolm came to see us for two weeks.
Sep 21
Sent pail of butter to Auntie
Gave Mr. Scott 5 lbs butter.
Sep 25
Joe Noll came to us.
Sep 26
Minnie has put 8 lbs of butter in a crock.
is 6 lbs for Mr. Scott
Mrs. Scott got 5 lbs of butter
13 cents.
Oct 1
Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter
Oct 2
Maggie Miller came to us. The Thrashers left us
on the 3rd Oct. Father and Maggie were at the show
at the Falls on the 4th Oct.
Oct 4
Father went to Guelph for a week.
Oct 5
Minnie I think is rather better. She was on the
Lake yesterday. We head a letter from Katie.
Oct 14
Mrs. Ireland and Auntie Lizzie came to see us.
Oct 14
Mr. Hodgets came from Saint Catherines. He left on
Oct 23 for home.
Oct 22
Minnie § James and Mrs. Mather and myself went to
Spence for services. It was a cold drive. Minnie is
much better.
Oct 23
Mrs. Blackmore got 4 lbs of butter
Oct 24
Dan went to Giserals raising of a house.
Nov 1
Had a letter from Auntie Waters
Mrs. Blackmore got 3 lbs of butter
The crock
14 cents.
\
15 cents.
16 cents
Nov 3
Dan has gone to the doctor.
Nov 4
James 6 Minnie went to Midlothian in the slay for the
mail. We have got a fall of snow.
Nov 7
Got a letter from Katie and posted one to her the
same day.
Nov 9
Maggie left and Louise Noll came to us.
Nov 11
Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 17 cents.
Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 11 cents.
�1899
Nov 11
Got a letter from Mai. Father came from the Falls by
the boat.
Nov 22
James is drawing stones to-the warf. Dan has gone
to a wood bee at Mr. Goodalls. Since the first of
* Oct I have got 3 night gowns one for Minnie and
2 shirts, 2 quilts remade. Minnie is much better
and is out every day and doing light work.
Nov 24
Father has got to the falls. Mr. Blackat has come
to see us. Posted a letter to Mrs. Wildfong
(Preston) and one to Maggie M.
Nov 26
Got our oile can full
Nov 27
Killed the pigges.
bagge of flower.
Nov 28
Lyla went to Toronto.
Nov 29
Had a letter from Katie she and Joe has taken up
house.
Dec 1
Salted the pork. Minnie posted a letter to Katie.
I posted one to Auntie. Sent 1 tub of butter to
Sharp by the steamboat. James is plowing over at
Mai's place today. Plowing and taking out stones.
Dec 3
Mrs. L. Simpson and Mr. Wilkison came to see us and
spend a happy evening.
Dec 5
Mr. Scott came down for some of his money. Got
15 dollars. The lake is partly frozen over.
Got a fall of snow the boys have been laying past
the waggon and buggie and getting out the slays for
sabbath.
Dec 6
The lake froze over.
Dec 8
The boys are clipping Prince.
Dec 9
Father is going to Magnetawan. The boys are looking
for some timber in the woods to make a building for
the cattle.
Dec 10
Louise Noll went home.
Dec 12
The lake was all open again and we got a letter from
Katie and Joe and one from Auntie and from Malcolm
He has sent the box.
Dec 25
Got presents from Mr. § Mrs. Heb ener for us all and
from Lyla.
Got a bag of oat meal and a
�1899
Dec 15
The boys are cutting loges in the follow. Got their
dinner up today. Minnie has gone out for a walk.
Dec 19
Went to Mr. Grinton with a Beef and got 4 dollars
goods.
Dec 24
Got a letter and photo of their house from Katie.
Dec 29
James 5 Minnie went to Horn Lake.
home tonight.
We expect them
Salt for butter
1 broom
2 tin pails
10 yards flannel for night shirts
6 yards cotine for quilt
Dimend eies 1 green; 1 orange; 1 brown' 1 maroon
suggar
tea
corn starch
cheese
soap
egges
syrup
flower
1900
1
:
Jan 1
This is new Year's Day. It is a fine day. Dan 5
Father are drawing fence rails. We all went over to
Uncle's in the evening in the large sleigh and spent
a pleasant night.
Jan 3
Minnie is keeping so well we are doing without a
girl yet and getting on so well. Father and the boys
are skidding fire wood
Jan 4
Got a box of short kake from Auntie Jessie (Scotland)
Got a letter from Auntie Katie. Got a letter from
Malcolm and 15 dollars in it.
Jan 5
Commenced to have family worship after supper.
Jan 5
Posted a letter to Malcolm 5 Auntie.
Jan 10
Mrs. Scott came to see us and Alice Anne Goodall was
washing to us
Jan 12
The boys and Minnie went to Starrats Tea meeting.
Jan 14
Minnie has gone to see her sister Mrs. Morris.
has gone to Spence
Jan 18
James has gone to Mr. Noys.
Jan 20
Posted a letter to Uncle Willie Wick and to the Lawyer
Jan 21
Minnie walked to Sunday School and walked home after
evening meeting. The snow is nearly all gone.
Jan 22
Posted to Jessie Geddes (Edinburgh) and to Irean Miller
(Toronto)
Jan 23
I went up to the yard and saw Dan working at the
Dan
�timber for the barn.
1900
Jan 24
Minnie 6 Dan walked up to Midlothian.
back the next day.
Minnie came
Jan 25
Mary Ledget died.
Mrs. Grace Tun died.
Jan 26
Dan’s halping James Rowsell to cut wood.
cold.
Jan 29
Got a letter from Mai two days ago he head been sick
in a week with a very sore throat. Better now.
Quite a fall of snow.
Jan 30
Posted a letter to Malcolm and Mrs. Waters and Auntie
Minnie is keeping so well and is sewing and knitting
James was home yesterday he is getting on well
at Noys.
Feb 1
Annie Goodall came and washed. We gave her 1 dollar.
She will just have to get 50 cents next time. Since
the first of January I have made 6 pairs of mittes and
3 was for Minnie.
Feb 2
Joe § Dan has gone to their work in the swamp taking
out seader.
Feb 4
James § Minnie went home.
James came home with her.
Feb 12
James 6 Dan has been drawing pine on the Lake.
Feb
Got a letter from Malcolm and one from Auntie.
Feb 14
Got a letter from Katie and Dan.
James left for Noys today.
Feb 17
I commenced to make the patched quilt.
Auntie.
Feb 19
Minnie commenced to make a matt.
and Emma Rowsell.
Feb 21
Mr. § Mrs. Leggat came to see us and Mrs. Noll
Annie Goodall washed that day.
Mar 4
Mrs. Mather came to see us.
Mar 6
Posted 2 letters to Malcolm.
Mar 8
Minnie finished her matt and Mrs. Blackmore and
Mrs. Foreside came to see us. I have not been well
so was in bead for one day.
It's very
Minnie came back on the 12th
Got one from Ed
Posted to
Jesse Goddes was in
�1900
Mar 14
We have got 19 lambs and nine of these are dead and
three sheep, quite a loss.
Mar 14
I am able to be up every day but not well my side and
back is still sore. Had a letter from Auntie.
Mar 17
Head a letter from Malcolm.
Mar 18
Jamie Mather and Miss Leggat came to see us, James
was home that day so he went back to the Noys in the
afternoon.
Mar 19
I have been mending.
Mar 21
James left Noys.
Mar 25
James § Minnie has gone home. Father has gone to
Spence. Dan 5 I are alone in the house. Dan's face is
not much better.
Mar 25
Posted a letter to Mai § Joe.
Mar 28
Made over my bonnet.
Mar 31
Dan went to see the Doctor.
Apr 1
Dan's face very bad.
at Ammic Harbour.
Apr 3
Dan no better. He and Father and James left this
morning to go to the Falles and Huntsfield Hospitle.
Apr 3
Pursy Foresith came.
Apr 4
Posted a letter to Malcolm
Apr 5
I dreamed about Dan § Mai last night I do not feel
strong at all. I am making a white shaker flannel
night shirt. Annie Goodall is washing today. James is
drawing loges out of the swamp.
Apr 6
James left this morning for the alles with a load of
oats. Father came home in the fore noon He came by
stage. Dan no better yet he is in bed.
Apr 7
James went to Magnetawan and got boom chains and
posted a letter to Dan. Got a letter from Auntie.
Apr 8
Pursy Foresith left us.
today.
Apr 8
Got 33 lambs
Apr 10
James has gone to the Falls.
I do not feel very strong yet.
I
Father has gone down to preach
Mr. Blackmore paid the butter
Posted a letter to Dan.
�1900
Apr 11
The snow is nearly all gone and I went out around
the house. It is three months since I was out
before. I do not feel strong. James has gone to
James Irelands wood bee.
Apr 12
Got a letter from Dan he was much the same. Head not
got his face treated, just poltested. Got a letter
from Mai with 40 dollars. Going to send Dan 25.
Got a letter from Katie. Sent a letter to Mai § Dan
with 25 dollars in it
Apr 14
Head our wood bee. Got 14 cords cut. Got two letters
from Dan. We have 37 lambs and 16 dead. James has
gone to the Falls to see the doctor. Posted a letter
to Dan and to Auntie. Dan is getting better.
Apr 17
James has gone to Rowsells word bee.
Apr 18
Got 34 lambs and 20 dead.
Apr 19
James has gone to Huntsville. Posted a letter to Mai
and Katie. Davie came to help us today.
Apr 21
Davie has gone home to their wood bee. The house seems
so very dull when our boys are both away.
Apr 23
Posted a letter to Dan and to Auntie.
Apr 24
Got a letter from Dan.
Lake opened up.
Apr 26
The Glenrose went up to the falls. Minnie’s sowing
the siddes. Daniel came home today. His face is
much better.
Apr 30
Shipped oats from Mr. Sharp.
and Auntie.
May 1
Tom Gutredge has come to help us.
May 3
Dan planted potatoes in the garden.
May 4
Posted a letter to Mai § James. Annie G. came to wash
and Jennie Bolton (Mather) stayed all night with us.
May 5
Dan put Minnie across the Lake it was so stormy.
Mrs Scott came down at night.
May 6
Sabbath. Dan § I are all alone.
Spence and Croft.
May 9
Got a letter from James.
Joe.
)
Moved the stove.
Expect him home this week.
Posted a letter to James
Dan getting better.
Mr §
Father went to
Dan got one from Katie and
�1900
May 10
I commenced Minnies nappor and hemmed my skirt.
May 11
Minnie got a box of plants from Malcolm.
May 12
Got a letter from Auntie and from Katie.
May 13
Minnie felt a change.
May 14
Posted a letter to James 5 Malcolm and C. Cook.
May 14
James came home but goes back today for a week.
May 26
James came home he is much better.
May 28
We expect Mrs. Hebener tomorrow.
May 29
Posted to Mai § Auntie and Katie.
May 30
Father got $7.37 of groceries from Sharp.
May 30
Robert Coppy came to clip the sheep. Dan has gone
to Goodalls logging bee. He was yesterday at
Ford's logging.
June 6
Minnie spent the day with Mrs. Scott.
70<f from Grenton.
i
June 8
Dan went to Spence and was in Inches.
June 11
Had a party for Lyla on 26th.
June 12
Mamie Wildfong came to see us.
more than a week.
June 14
Mrs. Mather was visiting us.
Sep
Mr. § Mrs. Hebener left for Toronto. We have been so
very busy these last three months I have got no time
to write in my diary. Auntie is quite a help in the
house. She does all the washing.
Oct
Dr. Corell died.
Oct 6
Baby Jessie was born. She is a fine strong child.
Mrs. Mather was with us for 4 weeks. We do the work
ourselves.
Nov 1
Minnie is getting stronger.
Dec 1
Mrs. Lawson (Midlothian) died.
Came home at 12.
She leaves on 29th.
She was with us for
�1901
Jan
Maggie Leggatt was married to James Mather.
Feb
It is nearly four months since I have got any story
in my diary. Jan 2 Jessie G left for Winnipege.
Feb 3
We are keeping well. James and Dan has got coldes but
is getting better. Auntie had a letter from Lyla.
^
She has been three months in Toronto and is feeling
rather stronger. James has been drawing logs for night
this last two weeks. Dan has been at Mr. Rowsells for
a week. Minnie is keeping well and so is baby. Minnie
baby and James were away last week visiting her Fathers
folks. Auntie and I have been busy sewing and making
cushions and quilting bed covers. The lake is good
for teaming.
Feb 17
Dan § James are both home. James is drawing our own
timber from Magnetawan. They were all up at the Falls
on the 15th of Feb to see the lawyer to get the farm
settled. Today 17 Dan 5 Father has gone to see
Mrs. Mathers.
Feb 21
Prince got hurt.
Mar 3
Prince is getting better. (Feb 27 Baby was baptized)
The boys expect to finish drawing the timber tomorrow.
Auntie and I has had a bad cold for more than two
weeks. The gripp.
Mar 15
Auntie is better and able to work but I am still
pretty bad. My cough is so bad. Father is getting
better and able to go out.
Mar 25
Father has got worse and has been in bed for three
days. I am getting better but very slow. Auntie is
not feeling so well.
Mar 25
The boys got 8 dollars from Sharp of goods.
made a pare of stockings for baby.
Mar 26
Auntie is making aprons for Minnie.
Apr 3
We had to get the doctor down for Father. He says
he has inflamation of the lunges. Poor Father I did
not think he was so ill. I hope he will soon get
better. Joe Noll leaves tonight.
Apr 8
The Doctor was down today. He says Father is rather
better, but we have to go on with the same treatment
for some time. The doctor has been down four times.
Apr 12
Father not so well today.
Tom Rowsell is with us.
More feaversh.
•
I have
Cannot sleep
�1901
1902
1903
Apr 13
Father had a good night and feels better.
Apr 18
Father is better but not able to be up out of bead.
James was plowing this week. Today it is raining.
The Lake is open.
Apr 19
Friday.
Apr
Father has been ill for some weeks with inflamation of
his lunges. He had pneumonia but is better and able
to be out some times.
Apr
Mrs. Welpton died.
Apr 21
Father is better. The doctor says he can get up in a
week. We are so thankful. I am writing to Malcolm.
James is not well today with youralage.
Apr 25
Father much better. The boys plowed the garden. Our
seeds are up. Steamboat went down on the 24th. Lake
opened on the 20 April.
July 18
Malcolm left for Winnipeg.
for Winnipeg.
July 29
The two Miss Bars and their husbands came to visit
us for two days. We all went to the harbour today.
June 3
Malcolm was married to Jennie Waters at her mothers
house in Guelph, Canada.
Nov
Lyla came from Winnipeg for a visit as Joe § Katie
went to Regina.
Dan crossed by the boat to get the doctor down
She was a dear friend.
Auntie left the same day
Mr. Bolten died. Minnie's brother-in-law in two weeks
after his mother died. It was so very sad.
1904
Feb 8
Malcolm § Jennie are home in Calgary just now and has
got a nice furnished home.
Mar
Malcolm and Jennie are living in Clagary, N.W.
have a comfortable home.
Mar i
Lyla is still with us and feels stronger.
be with us for the summer.
They
She will
�1904
Apr 7
Planted the plants.
Hospitle.
Dan left for Huntsfield
Dear Father died (my husband) at Huntsville, July 15th, 1908.
This is February 4, 1911.
oh, how I miss him.
1914
Sep
It is 2-1/2 years since he died, and
I am in Calgary, Feb 9, 1911.
The boys sold our land and home for $7,000. dollars,
six years ago. So I have been out in the West some
time. I have been with Malcolm for two years on a
visit and with Katie, Mrs. Wildfong. I am going to
the farm in Griffin soon.
�How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation?
—
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Heb 2:3
jsa 59:6i
John 10
2 Cor 5
Paul was writing to those who had felt the need of Salvation and who
had come to the only source. And because they had come, and followed
the Master they were persecuted. So Paul writes to encourage them in
the midst of their trials. And Paul, too, shows them the superiority
of the gospel over the law, the law being only a type of this glorious
gospel.
Yet Paulkruew that there were among them many who had never fled to the
only refuge. Many who were not yet safe for eternity. Many who were
neglecting the only, the great salvation.
And so he exclaims,
"How can we escape if we neglect?"
FIRST
Then there is a salvation. The text implies this. And it implies that
man needs it. Indeed, it implies that it is man's greatest need. He
has fallen. He is ruined by sin. He is lost. Just like a man who falls
100 ft from a building. You look up, and you can truly say when he
starts he is lost, for man cannot save him. So man is lost, is dead,
so far as he himself is concerned, "dead in trespasses and sins"
There is a great gulf between him and spiritual life, which he cannot
bridge over. This is so in the natural world. There is a stone - veg
etable life cannot be put in it. There is a plant, animal life cannot
be put in it. There is an animal, spiritual life cannot be put in it.
By God's natural law a lower cannot influence a higher life. So man
dead in sin, cannot raise himself to spiritual life. I would like
to emphasize this. Not all our good works, our good intentions, our
honesty, our kindness, can raise us to that level.Spiritual life come
from a higher source, a heavenly source. Man needs to be saved from
death and its consequences, trusting to oneself. But this he cannot
ever do in himself, no more than the stone, a plant or an animal. But
there is a way of escape. There is a way of getting up to the spiritual
life. Jesus is the way.
�SECOND
This salvation is a great salvation. Great because it saves from
death. Look at that drowning girl. She is saved. It is a great
salvation. It saved her life, and gave joy to Mother and friends. This
salvation is great because it saves from eternal death. The girl was sa
for the few years she would have to live, the sinner for all eternity.
This salvation is great because of the vastness of the remedy. The life
and death and resurrection of Jesus. Great because of the joy it impart
Who can fathom the height, the depth, the length the breadth of
everlasting life?
THIRD
And what is this salvation? Something wonderful in this salvation.
There is a child who has taken God at his word, and there is a
scientific learned man who is yet unsaved. Oh, the simplicity of the
gospel! And there is mystery connected with it. Jesus tells us we
must be born again, if we are to enter heaven. And the learned man
because he cannot tell all about the second birth, he tries to think
there is no such thing. Yet he knows there is mystery in nature. For
who has found out what life is? And he knows a lower can never produce
a higher life. And he knows that man needs a higher life. Why then
will he not believe in Him alone that can give this higher life? Ah,
he will not bend to the simplicity of the gospel. Pride.
FOURTH
Again I ask - what is this salvation? It is a passing from death into
life. Having Christ abiding iui us. Permeated with his influence.
Under His control. Feeling our utter helplessness, and his sufficiency.
Feeling a new spirit in us, as new power ruling and guiding us. Being
born again. A super homan power recreating us.
FIFTH
And though we do not understand this spiritual life in itself - we do '
know it by its results.
"The wind bloweth where it...." (John 3:8)
�We know the wind by the result. We can feel its influence on us.
So with this re-creation this being born of the spirit, we know it
by its results. We know we once loved sin, now we hate it. Once
we cared little for God's voice, now we delight to listen. Once we
cared little for Sabbaths, God's word. His sanctuary, now we love
these, etc. etc.
And we know we can lead you to the way of being born again. We can
point you to Jesus the way, the truth, and the life - the spiritual
life.
We can tell you he is the source of this new life. We can say,
because we ourselves have believed; "Believe in the Lord Jesus
Christ and thous shalt have this eternal life"
It is His work. How thankful we ought to be it is so.' How grateful
we ought to be that by his help we can obtain this life.
SIXTH
How shall we escape if we neglect this great salvation?
This implies we can neglect it. For he will never force us in this
new life. We must be a willing people. And He does not say, "How
shall we escape if we reject so great salvation" - no, simple neglect
Think of this. The gardener neglect his garden and beautiful flowers
become wild. Neglect the farm, and it goes to waste.
Neglect the mind, and it becomes weak, impure, unholy. Neglect the
soul , and we are lost. What an awful responsibility. Neglecting our
souls.' Look at that young man. He is sitting sleeping in that boat.
The wind is blowing him right to those rapids. There is the oars
beside. He is going rapidly to destruction with the means of escape
just beside him. Yet he neglects. He is lost.
Sinners are lost with the means of safety beside them. Jesus is
ever near, ever ready to help you to escape. Turn to the only means,
the only source of spiritual life.
SEVENTH
How then can we escape if we neglect so great salvation?
We cannot.
It is impossible. If we neglect, nothing can save us. No
other foundation. No other way, but Jesus' Way. Thousands have tried
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D I A R Y
of J E S S I E G E D D E S
SPEC
COLL
and a S E R M 0 N
by her husband
J A M E S G E D D E S
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DIARY
June
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Edinburgh: Catherine Wares Sutherland (aged
6 months) died here this evening at ten o'clock.
Midlothian P. 0. Muskoka, Ontario,
We came to this country Sep 6.
Uncle Willie (Catherine's husband) died.
Aunt Mary Ann (Mrs. Murray) died.
Grandma Geddes died - aged 78
Auntie Geddes died - aged 81
Mrs. Flett § Aunt Ellon, and Aunt Annie, Isabbel.
Grandfather Geddes died - aged 81
My sister left for Toronto, (Mrs. Sutherland)
She has been keeping well, and her girl's well.
I took sick.
Alex Goodall died.
Mrs. Stuart died.
Grandma Wares died - aged 80.
Christine (Mrs. Morris) died - aged 60
Willie Simpson was drowned
Frank Blashill died.
Mrs. Goodall died
Mrs. David Best died
John Mather died
�1896
1897
1898
Apr
Jun
Aug.
Apr
Apr
May
July
Aug
Jan 27
Feb
Apr 5
Apr 14
May
July
Aug 15
Sep 4
Sep 16
Oct 1
Oct 5
Oct 15
I feel much stronger and able to knit and sew.
We had Mr. Grant and family with us for a night.
Baby Goodall died.
I am getting better but not strong. Lyla came home
and nursed me.
I am able to be going around but not strong.
Malcolm Morris died.
We had Mr. Hebener and family for 2 months.
Father and I went to Toronto and were three weeks with
my sister, Mrs. Sutherland. We enjoyed ourselves so
much. The girls and she was so kind to us. I feel
so much better of the change.
Got a letter from Malcolm. He had not been well with
a sore throat.
Katie came to see us. She has been three months now
and felt so much better.
Sent to Auntie 15 dollars.
Sent to Auntie 25 dollars.
Lizzie came home just for four weeks. She looks well.
Katie and she is enjoying themselves.
We had Mr. Hebener and family and Mr. Parks and family
for two months. We had 2 servants. Maggie Miller
and Minnie Mather and my neice Katie Sutherland was
with us and still is. I feel so much stronger.
Daniel left for the North West.
We have got two letters from him he does not think
much of the country there.
Sent to Auntie 20 dollars.
Malcolm left Myrtle, Ontario.
Minnie Mather came to us.
We expect Dan home in two or three weeks.
�1898 Oct 16
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 24
Oct 26
Oct 27
Oct 27
Oct 28
Oct 29
Nov 1
Nov 3
Nov 5
Nov 8
Nov 9
Nov 10
Nov 11
Nov 12
Malcolm left for Toronto. He is with Mr. Headson's
family.
We all went to Starrats to a Tea Meeting. The same
night we got a letter from Dan.
The came from Mr.
Criss Brant came and she and Mary are working in the
turnips. Katie came over with some today. We killed
a sheep today. Katie and I has got this black waiste
finished and the brown skirt and quilt and cushions.
Posted a letter to Mai and to Dan.
Finished Katie’s print dress and white petticoat. I
have made three pairs of mitts and two pairs of socks
this fall.
Minnie got 2 lbs yarn grey § blue.
The ground is covered with snow and James § Katie has
gone for a drive. James to the Falls and Katie to
Midlothian.
Mr. Lamb from the Falls had dinner with us.
We got two baggs of flour we have started to make
Katie’s blue dress.
Finished Katie's blue dress - got two baggs of potatoes
from Mr. Blackmore. Mrs. William^Edith was visiting
us yesterday. James banked up the house today.
Mrs. Johnston paid 28 dollars today. James is drawing
turnips. Katie has gone to Midlothian for a visit.
Criss Brant went home. We had a letter from Malcolm
last night. We expect the Thrashers today but the
rain stopped them.
The Thrashers has just left. They had four meals with
us and one night with us. Father and James has gone
over to Uncle's with them. No letter from Dan this
three weeks. Katie was up at Midlothian two days.
Katie went up to Midlothian with James.
I have made two pairs mitts this week for Minnie. She
was washing today. Katie wrote to Mai § posted today.
Daniel came home today we are so delighted to see him.
Daniel shot a fine deer in the lake. James and he are
busy drawing straw and fixing up for the winter.
�1898 Nov 15
Nov 16
Nov 19
Nov 20
Nov 22
Nov 23
Nov 26
Nov 28
Nov 29
Nov 30
Dec 1
Dec 4
Dec 6
Dec 8
Dec 9
Dec 14
14
Dec 16
Dec 18
Dec 20
Dec 26
Ben shot two deer today. Father went up to the Falls
and James went up to Mr. Ireland’s to help him. We
got a letter from Malcolm with 10 dollars in it. He
started for the N.W. four days ago. He expects to
be back in four weeks.
Minnie got 1 pair boots. 1 dollar.
Mr. Scott and Ada was down and staid all night.
Katie got her night gown finished.
Dan’s trunk came the boys plowed the garden and I had
a walk around the buildings.
Got a fall of snow. The boys and Father are working
at the sheep pen flooring it.
Mrs. Wildfong and Berty came down for one night with us
Mrs. Wildfong was drawing oats to us. Katie and I took
a walk up the road and ran into the boys fencing. The
snow is mostly all gone.
Two of the Rowsells and Tom Gutredge and Ben came to
have a skate on our ice. \
Quite a fall of snow.
Still snowing. Katie has been at Midlothian for 2 days
Katie and Dan went to Doe Lake and the horse ran away.
We had a card from Mai.
Mr. § Mrs. Wildfong left Midlothian for Preston then
on to home.
Katie went up to Midlothian to practice for the Tea
Meeting.
Minnie has a large washing preparing for Christmas.
Emily Johnston came to see us.
Mr. Steel came to see us, Mr. Cook's friend.
Tea Meeting at Midlothian. We were all there. They
made 16 dollars.
James § Minnie has gone to Doe Lake to service.
Got a letter from Mrs. Wildfong.
Katie § Dan were at Doe Lake Tea Meeting.
�1898 Dec 27 Baking and cleaning.
Dec 28 Dan 5 Katie were at Mrs. Tom Simpsons for tea.
Dec 29 We had our party. Uncle’s family, the two Johnstons,
Harry S and brother and Mr. Smith. We spent a very
pleasant night.
Dec 30 Sent a letter to Auntie and posted a letter to Malcolm.
Got Christmas cards from Lizzie and a letter from
Jessie Geddes in Edinburgh. At the annual meeting
Father was appointed trustee in Mr. Rowsells's place.
1899 Jan 1
Jan 2
Jan 3
Jan 4
Jan 6
Jan 8
Jan 10
Jan 10
Jan 11
Jan
Feb 10
Mar
Mar 22
Mar 18
Father and Daniel has just gone to Sunday School and
James and Minnie has crossed the lake with the mare.
We watched them till they got on the other shore for
this is the first time the horse has crossed the lake.
We were all over at Uncle’s and spent a pleasant night.
I wrote to Mrs. Wildfong. Katie wrote four letters.
One to Mrs. Park, Mrs. Hebener, Mamie Wildfong and
Lizzie and Auntie.
I
Killed the cow. It's rainy today. It's very stormy.
I have been busy mending.
James § Minnie has gone to Midlothian. Father and
Dan has left to go to Spence § Magnetawan but I am
afraid they may not reach for it is so stormy. Started
to use our last bag of flour.
James § Katie went to Magnetawan with Biff § Parks.
Posted a letter to Mai and got one from Mrs. Flemmingto]
Mary has started to do the matt, and I have got my
table matt done.
Auntie fell down cellar and broke her ankle. Dr.
Coughill came and set it. (Entry by someone else)
I got my ankle broken was three months in bead.
Katie left for Toronto.
Mrs. Wood (Toronto) died.
Katie was married to Joe Wildfong.
Agnew Harleow came to us.
Katie left for Winnipeg to go to Lizzie.
�1899 Mar 22
Apr
Apr
Apr 17
Apr 18
Apr 29
May 1
May 5
May 6
May 6
May 8
May 8
May 10
May
May 15
May
May 24
May 27
May 27
June
June 4
June 5
Katie now married to Joseph Wildfong in Winnipeg
at Ed § Lizzie's home. They are still there.
Dan had to go to the hospital two weeks ago with a
trouble in his face. James went this morning to the
same hospital with the same trouble.
Malcolm has gone to Guelph, Ont. to be foreman over
the farm.
Mr. Ireland(Midlothian) died.
I am able to be down stairs and walking on crutches.
I am knitting and sewing.
Head a fire wood bee.
The steam boat went down for the first time. The
boys are plowing the garden today. I can walk on
one crutch.
I finished my cushion.
Dan has got most of the garden finished. James has
been plowing in the field this last three days and
Father is painting the boat.
Posted a letter to Malcolm § Auntie.
We got a new little boat.
Father went by steamboat to Magnetawan.
7 little pigges.
We have 23 lambs alive and 4 dead.
Posted a ldtter to Malcolm § Auntie.
Elle Goodall was married to James Ireland at the Falls '
Katie was bridesmaid, Malcolmwas best man.
Ada § Mr. Scott got married.
Posted a letter to Mai § Auntie § Katie.
Father went by steamboat to the Falles.
Robert Mitchell died.
Posted a letter to Malcolm.
Got a letter from Katie 5 Joe. He has got no
situation yet.
�1899 June 9
June 11
June 13
June 14
June 19
June 23
June 23
June 25
July 1
July
July 1
July 5
July 13
July
Aug
Aug. 29
Aug 30
Sep
Sep 12
Received a letter from Katie.
I had a boat ride over to Uncle's place. I am still
walking with one crutch.
Posted a letter to Malcolm.
Went to the Falles with wool.
Father and Dan went to Guelph on the train. Mai is
well. Saw Auntie.
Dan left for Toronto.
Got a letter from Katie. Joe has got a situation.
James has gone to Mathers and Father has gone to
Midlothian to Sunday School.
The Parkes came here.
Crissie Goodall was married. We were all there except
James
Dan came back from Toronto and feels much better. He
got his photos.
The Hebeners came. We had a very busy summer. Maggie
Miller was with us for 6 weeks.
Shipped 4 cattle.
Had the Hebeners and Parkes with us.
Mrs. Blackmore got 3 lbs of butter 11 cents.
James our son was married to Minnie Mather at her
Father's house. We were all there. Malcolm came to
it also. James got married to Minnie Mather. We were
all at the wedding. Malcolm came home on the 27 Sep so
he was there also. He left on the 30 Sep. It was a
nice quiei wedding.
The boarders all left.
Mr. Johnson (Midlothian) died.
They (James 5 Minnie) came back to us 2 weeks in
Toronto. My sister was so kind to them. She gave
them a nice parcel, table, and fancie chairs. Minnie
got quite a few nice presents.
�1899 Sep 17
Sep
Sep 21
Sep 25
Sep 26
Oct 1
Oct 2
Oct 4
Oct 5
Oct 14
Oct 14
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24
Nov 1
Nov 3
Nov 4
Nov 7
Nov 9
Nov 11
James § Minnie has gone to Horn Lake to see her
mother. Father has gone to Sprucedale to service
and Dan and I are all alone in the house.
Malcolm came to see us for two weeks.
Sent pail of butter to Auntie
Gave Mr. Scott 5 lbs butter.
Joe Noll came to us.
Minnie has put 8 lbs of butter in a crock. The crock
is 6 lbs for Mr. Scott
Mrs. Scott got 5 lbs of butter 13 cents.
Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 14 cents.
Maggie Miller came to us. The Thrashers left us
on the 3rd Oct. Father and Maggie were at the show
at the Falls on the 4th Oct.
Father went to Guelph for a week.
Minnie I think is rather better. She was on the
Lake yesterday. We head a letter from Katie.
\
Mrs. Ireland and Auntie Lizzie came to see us.
Mr. Hodgets came from SaintCatherines. He left on
Oct 23 for home.
Minnie § James and Mrs. Mather and myself went to
Spence for services. It was a cold drive. Minnie is
much better.
Mrs. Blackmore got 4 lbs of butter 15 cents.
Dan went to Giserals raising of a house.
Had a letter from Auntie Waters
Mrs. Blackmore got 3 lbs of butter 16 cents
Dan has gone to the doctor.
James 6 Minnie went to Midlothian in the slay for the
mail. We have got a fall of snow.
Got a letter from Katie and posted one to her the
same day.
Maggie left and Louise Noll came to us.
Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 17 cents.
Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 11 cents.
�1899 Nov 11
Nov 22
Nov 24
Nov 26
Nov 27
Nov 28
Nov 29
Dec 1
Dec 3
Dec 5
Dec 6
Dec 8
Dec 9
Dec 10
Dec 12
Dec 25
Got a letter from Mai. Father came from the Falls by
the boat.
James is drawing stones to-the warf. Dan has gone
to a wood bee at Mr. Goodalls. Since the first of
* Oct I have got 3 night gowns one for Minnie and
2 shirts, 2 quilts remade. Minnie is much better
and is out every day and doing light work.
Father has got to the falls. Mr. Blackat has come
to see us. Posted a letter to Mrs. Wildfong
(Preston) and one to Maggie M.
Got our oile can full
Killed the pigges. Got a bag of oat meal and a
bagge of flower.
Lyla went to Toronto.
Had a letter from Katie she and Joe has taken up
house.
Salted the pork. Minnie posted a letter to Katie.
I posted one to Auntie. Sent 1 tub of butter to
Sharp by the steamboat. James is plowing over at
Mai's place today. Plowing and taking out stones.
Mrs. L. Simpson and Mr. Wilkison came to see us and
spend a happy evening.
Mr. Scott came down for some of his money. Got
15 dollars. The lake is partly frozen over.
Got a fall of snow the boys have been laying past
the waggon and buggie and getting out the slays for
sabbath.
The lake froze over.
The boys are clipping Prince.
Father is going to Magnetawan. The boys are looking
for some timber in the woods to make a building for
the cattle.
Louise Noll went home.
The lake was all open again and we got a letter from
Katie and Joe and one from Auntie and from Malcolm
He has sent the box.
Got presents from Mr. § Mrs. Heb ener for us all and
from Lyla.
�1899 Dec 15
Dec 19
Dec 24
Dec 29
1900 Jan 1
Jan 3
Jan 4
Jan 5
The boys are cutting loges in the follow. Got their
dinner up today. Minnie has gone out for a walk.
Went to Mr. Grinton with a Beef and got 4 dollars
goods.
Got a letter and photo of their house from Katie.
James 5 Minnie went to Horn Lake. We expect them
home tonight.
Salt for butter
1 broom 2 tin pails
10 yards flannel for night shirts
6 yards cotine for quilt
Dimend eies 1 green; 1 orange; 1 brown' 1 maroon
suggar tea corn starch cheese soap
egges syrup flower
This is new Year's Day. It is a fine day. Dan 5
Father are drawing fence rails. We all went over to
Uncle's in the evening in the large sleigh and spent
a pleasant night.
Minnie is keeping so well we are doing without a
girl yet and getting on so well. Father and the boys
are skidding fire wood
Got a box of short kake from Auntie Jessie (Scotland)
Got a letter from Auntie Katie. Got a letter from
Malcolm and 15 dollars in it.
Commenced to have family worship after supper.
Jan 5 Posted a letter to Malcolm 5 Auntie.
Jan 10
Jan 12
Jan 14
Jan 18
Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 22
Jan 23
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Mrs. Scott came to see us and Alice Anne Goodall was
washing to us
The boys and Minnie went to Starrats Tea meeting.
Minnie has gone to see her sister Mrs. Morris. Dan
has gone to Spence
James has gone to Mr. Noys.
Posted a letter to Uncle Willie Wick and to the Lawyer
Minnie walked to Sunday School and walked home after
evening meeting. The snow is nearly all gone.
Posted to Jessie Geddes (Edinburgh) and to Irean Miller
(Toronto)
I went up to the yard and saw Dan working at the
�timber for the barn.
1900 Jan 24
Jan 25
Jan 26
Jan 29
Jan 30
Feb 1
Feb 2
Feb 4
Feb 12
Feb
Feb 14
Feb 17
Feb 19
Feb 21
Mar 4
Mar 6
Mar 8
Minnie 6 Dan walked up to Midlothian. Minnie came
back the next day.
Mary Ledget died.
Mrs. Grace Tun died.
Dan’s halping James Rowsell to cut wood. It's very
cold.
Got a letter from Mai two days ago he head been sick
in a week with a very sore throat. Better now.
Quite a fall of snow.
Posted a letter to Malcolm and Mrs. Waters and Auntie
Minnie is keeping so well and is sewing and knitting
James was home yesterday he is getting on well
at Noys.
Annie Goodall came and washed. We gave her 1 dollar.
She will just have to get 50 cents next time. Since
the first of January I have made 6 pairs of mittes and
3 was for Minnie.
Joe § Dan has gone to their work in the swamp taking
out seader.
James § Minnie went home. Minnie came back on the 12th
James came home with her.
James 6 Dan has been drawing pine on the Lake.
Got a letter from Malcolm and one from Auntie.
Got a letter from Katie and Dan. Got one from Ed
James left for Noys today.
I commenced to make the patched quilt. Posted to
Auntie.
Minnie commenced to make a matt. Jesse Goddes was in
and Emma Rowsell.
Mr. § Mrs. Leggat came to see us and Mrs. Noll
Annie Goodall washed that day.
Mrs. Mather came to see us.
Posted 2 letters to Malcolm.
Minnie finished her matt and Mrs. Blackmore and
Mrs. Foreside came to see us. I have not been well
so was in bead for one day.
�1900 Mar 14
Mar 14
Mar 17
Mar 18
Mar 19
Mar 21
Mar 25
Mar 25
Mar 28
Mar 31
Apr 1
Apr 3
Apr 3
Apr 4
Apr 5
Apr 6
Apr 7
Apr 8
Apr 8
Apr 10
We have got 19 lambs and nine of these are dead and
three sheep, quite a loss.
I am able to be up every day but not well my side and
back is still sore. Had a letter from Auntie.
Head a letter from Malcolm.
Jamie Mather and Miss Leggat came to see us, James
was home that day so he went back to the Noys in the
afternoon.
I have been mending. I do not feel very strong yet.
James left Noys.
James § Minnie has gone home. Father has gone to
Spence. Dan 5 I are alone in the house. Dan's face is
not much better.
Posted a letter to Mai § Joe.
Made over my bonnet.
Dan went to see the Doctor.
I
Dan's face very bad. Father has gone down to preach
at Ammic Harbour.
Dan no better. He and Father and James left this
morning to go to the Falles and Huntsfield Hospitle.
Pursy Foresith came.
Posted a letter to Malcolm
I dreamed about Dan § Mai last night I do not feel
strong at all. I am making a white shaker flannel
night shirt. Annie Goodall is washing today. James is
drawing loges out of the swamp.
James left this morning for the alles with a load of
oats. Father came home in the fore noon He came by
stage. Dan no better yet he is in bed.
James went to Magnetawan and got boom chains and
posted a letter to Dan. Got a letter from Auntie.
Pursy Foresith left us. Mr. Blackmore paid the butter
today.
Got 33 lambs
James has gone to the Falls. Posted a letter to Dan.
�1900 Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 14
Apr 17
Apr 18
Apr 19
Apr 21
Apr 23
Apr 24
Apr 26
Apr 30
May 1
May 3
May 4
May 5
May 6
May 9
The snow is nearly all gone and I went out around
the house. It is three months since I was out
before. I do not feel strong. James has gone to
James Irelands wood bee.
Got a letter from Dan he was much the same. Head not
got his face treated, just poltested. Got a letter
from Mai with 40 dollars. Going to send Dan 25.
Got a letter from Katie. Sent a letter to Mai § Dan
with 25 dollars in it
Head our wood bee. Got 14 cords cut. Got two letters
from Dan. We have 37 lambs and 16 dead. James has
gone to the Falls to see the doctor. Posted a letter
to Dan and to Auntie. Dan is getting better.
James has gone to Rowsells word bee.
Got 34 lambs and 20 dead.
)
James has gone to Huntsville. Posted a letter to Mai
and Katie. Davie came to help us today.
Davie has gone home to their wood bee. The house seems
so very dull when our boys are both away.
Posted a letter to Dan and to Auntie. Moved the stove.
Got a letter from Dan. Expect him home this week.
Lake opened up.
The Glenrose went up to the falls. Minnie’s sowing
the siddes. Daniel came home today. His face is
much better.
Shipped oats from Mr. Sharp. Posted a letter to James
and Auntie.
Tom Gutredge has come to help us. Dan getting better.
Dan planted potatoes in the garden.
Posted a letter to Mai § James. Annie G. came to wash
and Jennie Bolton (Mather) stayed all night with us.
Dan put Minnie across the Lake it was so stormy. Mr §
Mrs Scott came down at night.
Sabbath. Dan § I are all alone. Father went to
Spence and Croft.
Got a letter from James. Dan got one from Katie and
Joe.
�1900 May 10
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 14
May 14
May 26
May 28
May 29
May 30
May 30
June 6
June 8
June 11
June 12
June 14
Sep
Oct
Oct 6
Nov 1
Dec 1
I commenced Minnies nappor and hemmed my skirt.
Minnie got a box of plants from Malcolm.
Got a letter from Auntie and from Katie.
Minnie felt a change.
Posted a letter to James 5 Malcolm and C. Cook.
James came home but goes back today for a week.
James came home he is much better.
We expect Mrs. Hebener tomorrow.
Posted to Mai § Auntie and Katie. 7
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f from Grenton.
Father got $7.37 of groceries from Sharp.
Robert Coppy came to clip the sheep. Dan has gone
to Goodalls logging bee. He was yesterday at
Ford's logging.
Minnie spent the day with Mrs. Scott.
i
Dan went to Spence and was in Inches. Came home at 12.
Had a party for Lyla on 26th. She leaves on 29th.
Mamie Wildfong came to see us. She was with us for
more than a week.
Mrs. Mather was visiting us.
Mr. § Mrs. Hebener left for Toronto. We have been so
very busy these last three months I have got no time
to write in my diary. Auntie is quite a help in the
house. She does all the washing.
Dr. Corell died.
Baby Jessie was born. She is a fine strong child.
Mrs. Mather was with us for 4 weeks. We do the work
ourselves.
Minnie is getting stronger.
Mrs. Lawson (Midlothian) died.
�1901 Jan
Feb
Feb 3
Feb 17
Feb 21
Mar 3
Mar 15
Mar 25
Mar 25
Mar 26
Apr 3
Apr 8
Apr 12
Maggie Leggatt was married to James Mather.
It is nearly four months since I have got any story
in my diary. Jan 2 Jessie G left for Winnipege.
We are keeping well. James and Dan has got coldes but
is getting better. Auntie had a letter from Lyla. ^
She has been three months in Toronto and is feeling
rather stronger. James has been drawing logs for night
this last two weeks. Dan has been at Mr. Rowsells for
a week. Minnie is keeping well and so is baby. Minnie
baby and James were away last week visiting her Fathers
folks. Auntie and I have been busy sewing and making
cushions and quilting bed covers. The lake is good
for teaming.
Dan § James are both home. James is drawing our own
timber from Magnetawan. They were all up at the Falls
on the 15th of Feb to see the lawyer to get the farm
settled. Today 17 Dan 5 Father has gone to see
Mrs. Mathers.
Prince got hurt. Tom Rowsell is with us. •
Prince is getting better. (Feb 27 Baby was baptized)
The boys expect to finish drawing the timber tomorrow.
Auntie and I has had a bad cold for more than two
weeks. The gripp.
Auntie is better and able to work but I am still
pretty bad. My cough is so bad. Father is getting
better and able to go out.
Father has got worse and has been in bed for three
days. I am getting better but very slow. Auntie is
not feeling so well.
The boys got 8 dollars from Sharp of goods. I have
made a pare of stockings for baby.
Auntie is making aprons for Minnie.
We had to get the doctor down for Father. He says
he has inflamation of the lunges. Poor Father I did
not think he was so ill. I hope he will soon get
better. Joe Noll leaves tonight.
The Doctor was down today. He says Father is rather
better, but we have to go on with the same treatment
for some time. The doctor has been down four times.
Father not so well today. More feaversh. Cannot sleep
�1901 Apr 13
Apr 18
Apr 19
Apr
Apr
Apr 21
Apr 25
Father had a good night and feels better.
Father is better but not able to be up out of bead.
James was plowing this week. Today it is raining.
The Lake is open.
Friday. Dan crossed by the boat to get the doctor down
Father has been ill for some weeks with inflamation of
his lunges. He had pneumonia but is better and able
to be out some times.
Mrs. Welpton died. She was a dear friend.
Father is better. The doctor says he can get up in a
week. We are so thankful. I am writing to Malcolm.
James is not well today with youralage.
Father much better. The boys plowed the garden. Our
seeds are up. Steamboat went down on the 24th. Lake
opened on the 20 April.
1902 July 18 Malcolm left for Winnipeg. Auntie left the same day
for Winnipeg.
July 29 The two Miss Bars and their husbands came to visit
us for two days. We all went to the harbour today.
1903 June 3 Malcolm was married to Jennie Waters at her mothers
house in Guelph, Canada.
Nov Lyla came from Winnipeg for a visit as Joe § Katie
went to Regina.
1904
Feb 8
Mar
Mr. Bolten died. Minnie's brother-in-law in two weeks
after his mother died. It was so very sad.
Malcolm § Jennie are home in Calgary just now and has
got a nice furnished home.
Malcolm and Jennie are living in Clagary, N.W. They
have a comfortable home.
Mar i Lyla is still with us and feels stronger. She will
be with us for the summer.
�1904 Apr 7 Planted the plants.
Hospitle.
Dan left for Huntsfield
Dear Father died (my husband) at Huntsville, July 15th, 1908.
This is February 4, 1911. It is 2-1/2 years since he died, and
oh, how I miss him. I am in Calgary, Feb 9, 1911.
1914 Sep The boys sold our land and home for $7,000. dollars,
six years ago. So I have been out in the West some
time. I have been with Malcolm for two years on a
visit and with Katie, Mrs. Wildfong. I am going to
the farm in Griffin soon.
�How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? Heb 2:3
— — - - jsa 59:6i
John 10
2 Cor 5
Paul was writing to those who had felt the need of Salvation and who
had come to the only source. And because they had come, and followed
the Master they were persecuted. So Paul writes to encourage them in
the midst of their trials. And Paul, too, shows them the superiority
of the gospel over the law, the law being only a type of this glorious
gospel.
Yet Paulkruew that there were among them many who had never fled to the
only refuge. Many who were not yet safe for eternity. Many who were
neglecting the only, the great salvation. And so he exclaims,
"How can we escape if we neglect?"
FIRST
Then there is a salvation. The text implies this. And it implies that
man needs it. Indeed, it implies that it is man's greatest need. He
has fallen. He is ruined by sin. He is lost. Just like a man who falls
100 ft from a building. You look up, and you can truly say when he
starts he is lost, for man cannot save him. So man is lost, is dead,
so far as he himself is concerned, "dead in trespasses and sins"
There is a great gulf between him and spiritual life, which he cannot
bridge over. This is so in the natural world. There is a stone - veg
etable life cannot be put in it. There is a plant, animal life cannot
be put in it. There is an animal, spiritual life cannot be put in it.
By God's natural law a lower cannot influence a higher life. So man
dead in sin, cannot raise himself to spiritual life. I would like
to emphasize this. Not all our good works, our good intentions, our
honesty, our kindness, can raise us to that level.Spiritual life come
from a higher source, a heavenly source. Man needs to be saved from
death and its consequences, trusting to oneself. But this he cannot
ever do in himself, no more than the stone, a plant or an animal. But
there is a way of escape. There is a way of getting up to the spiritual
life. Jesus is the way.
�SECOND
This salvation is a great salvation. Great because it saves from
death. Look at that drowning girl. She is saved. It is a great
salvation. It saved her life, and gave joy to Mother and friends. This
salvation is great because it saves from eternal death. The girl was sa
for the few years she would have to live, the sinner for all eternity.
This salvation is great because of the vastness of the remedy. The life
and death and resurrection of Jesus. Great because of the joy it impart
Who can fathom the height, the depth, the length the breadth of
everlasting life?
THIRD
And what is this salvation? Something wonderful in this salvation.
There is a child who has taken God at his word, and there is a
scientific learned man who is yet unsaved. Oh, the simplicity of the
gospel! And there is mystery connected with it. Jesus tells us we
must be born again, if we are to enter heaven. And the learned man
because he cannot tell all about the second birth, he tries to think
there is no such thing. Yet he knows there is mystery in nature. For
who has found out what life is? And he knows a lower can never produce
a higher life. And he knows that man needs a higher life. Why then
will he not believe in Him alone that can give this higher life? Ah,
he will not bend to the simplicity of the gospel. Pride.
FOURTH
Again I ask - what is this salvation? It is a passing from death into
life. Having Christ abiding i
u
i us. Permeated with his influence.
Under His control. Feeling our utter helplessness, and his sufficiency.
Feeling a new spirit in us, as new power ruling and guiding us. Being
born again. A super homan power recreating us.
FIFTH
And though we do not understand this spiritual life in itself - we do '
know it by its results.
"The wind bloweth where it...." (John 3:8)
�We know the wind by the result. We can feel its influence on us.
So with this re-creation this being born of the spirit, we know it
by its results. We know we once loved sin, now we hate it. Once
we cared little for God's voice, now we delight to listen. Once we
cared little for Sabbaths, God's word. His sanctuary, now we love
these, etc. etc.
And we know we can lead you to the way of being born again. We can
point you to Jesus the way, the truth, and the life - the spiritual
life.
We can tell you he is the source of this new life. We can say,
because we ourselves have believed; "Believe in the Lord Jesus
Christ and thous shalt have this eternal life"
It is His work. How thankful we ought to be it is s
o
.
' How grateful
we ought to be that by his help we can obtain this life.
SIXTH
How shall we escape if we neglect this great salvation?
This implies we can neglect it. For he will never force us in this
new life. We must be a willing people. And He does not say, "How
shall we escape if we reject so great salvation" - no, simple neglect
Think of this. The gardener neglect his garden and beautiful flowers
become wild. Neglect the farm, and it goes to waste.
Neglect the mind, and it becomes weak, impure, unholy. Neglect the
soul , and we are lost. What an awful responsibility. Neglecting our
souls.' Look at that young man. He is sitting sleeping in that boat.
The wind is blowing him right to those rapids. There is the oars
beside. He is going rapidly to destruction with the means of escape
just beside him. Yet he neglects. He is lost.
Sinners are lost with the means of safety beside them. Jesus is
ever near, ever ready to help you to escape. Turn to the only means,
the only source of spiritual life.
SEVENTH
How then can we escape if we neglect so great salvation?
We cannot. It is impossible. If we neglect, nothing can save us. No
other foundation. No other way, but Jesus' Way. Thousands have tried
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GEDDES
A. S. Barber, 1973.
�PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL at EAGLE LAKE SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL
Opening hymn
Shall we Gather at the River
Prayer
Tea
Chairmans Address.
Rec.
opening address Wellington Vanmeer
Dia.
The Birds
6 boys & girls
Hymn
Our Cheerful Sabbath Home - school
Rec.
Rock of Ages
Sarah Jane Parks
Rec.
No
Grace Ellis
Mr. Nobody
Alex Bone
Rec.
The blood of the Lamb Choir
Hymn
The little orphans
S. J. Parks
Rec.
Little things
six schoolars
Dia.
Beautiful Sunshine school
Hymn
The little angel Maggi Robertson
Rec.
The sluggard
Westley Venmeer
Rec.
Jesus & the Soul Mr. Mints & Mr. Tennant
Dia.
Rec.
The cancelled bond
Sarah J. Parks
Down in the valley
Mrs. McGuir
Hymn
The Teetotollar Well. Vanmeer
Rec.
I am a little girl
Eva Parks
Rec.
Mr. Aberdeen
Song. Death Song
The Sunbeam
Sarah May Tough
Rec.
Choir
Beautiful City
Hymn
David Tough
Clos_ ng Address
Christmas Tree
Votes of
Thanks
Xmas 1890
�DIARY OF JAMES GEDDES
Appointed to South Falls, Eagles Lake, Rye & Commanda
1889
Oct. 31
Went by steamer to Burk's Falls for South River.
Earnestly prayed to God for help in this work.
Nov.
Went to Eagle Lake to visit before Sabbath Service.
Went to South River and visited several families.
Service at D.R. & E.L. Text 1 Pet. 1. 394 (Our
Inheritance). Felt at home in the service. Trust some
good done.
Visited at Eagle Lake. Getting acquainted with the people.
Visited at Eagle Lake. Wonder am I to be blessed in this
work.
Visited Rye. 7th. Visited Rye.
Oh for the true spirit
of work.
Visited Commanda.. 9th Visited Com. people scattered.
Many indifferent as to the pres, cause. Oh for refreshing
times.
Back to Rye at 7:30 held Bible Class. Quite a number of
good men & women present. Can I do them good? Help!
Service at Rye & Com. Subject "Our Inheritance". Asked
help of God. Surely the weak things will be made strong.
11th to 16 spent in visiting and studying.
Service at D.R. & E. L. Sub. "Continue Ye in my Love"
attendence good. Atten. good. May He follow with the
blessing.
18th to 23 visiting & studying.
Ser. at Rye & Com. Sub. "Continue Ye in my Love"
good attendence.
Atten. good.
One person much impressed.
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RYE & COMMANDA
1889
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to 30th vis. & studying.
Ser. at D.R. & E. L. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world
2 to 6th studying for Missionary Meetings.
Started with Mr. Finlay, Eagle Lake for Rye. Miss.
Meeting, but instead went to Magnetawan. Walked 12
miles, stayed with Mr. Grinton.
Got Mr. S. G. Best's cutter. Went to Miss. Road.
Preached at Miss. Road at 10. Spence at 2:30 and
Magnetawan at 6:30.
Poured of rain. But pretty good
meetings. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world."
9th to 14th at home. Found all well. God be praised.
Ser. at S. R. & E. L. Sub. "The Judgement". Roads bad
16th to 18 studying.
Tues. meeting at S. R. Rain, yet good atten. Mr.
Robertson of Sundridge, Mr. Sinewright of Huntsville,
Mr. Smith of Powassan & Mr. Sanderson of S. R. speakers
Mr. J. D. Reid of "Arrow Burk's Falls, chairman.
Good
meeting, good addresses.
$ about 34.
Social 10 cents. Wet night, pretty good attendance.
Mr. Sanderson (meth.) & myself the only speakers.
�1889
Dec
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Jan
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Serv. at Rye & Com. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world",
att. fair. atten. good. Roads rather bad. "Hope
in God" 23 & 25 visited at Com & Rye. Oh for a
refreshing.
Spent Chrismas with Mr. Tennant, along with Mr. & Mrs.
Mip Aberdeen. Quiet but happy night. The Davisons born,
what an inestimable blessing. In Him and through Him
all blessings flow. Praise Him!
26 to 28 Studying and reading.
Ser. at S. R. & E. L. Sub. "Christians defence". Bad
roads, poor att. Felt a blessing in my soul. What
security in Christ! 30th to 3rd. Visited Mr. McCaig's
to Mr. Aberdeen's, a new road to one. Spent New Years
day with Mr. McCaig & R. Aberdeen.
Went to Rye. Good Bible Class.
Ser. Rye & Com. Sub. "Christians Defence ". 2 Kings
16. Roads very icy with snow.
Poor att. Pretty tired.
Got a ride back same night to Mrs. McLarens.
Went to Eagle Lake. 7th Visited Mr. Snow & Mr. McQuinn
Heavy snow and wind. Drifting.
Slept at Mr. McQuinns.
Went to Sundridge.
Stayed with Mr. Barrowman.
Saw
Mr. Robertson. Enjoyed his company. Blessed him.
�1889
Jan
10
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Preached at Mr. Hills School on "Jesus the light of the
world.
Went with own team to Mr. Dukes at Hartfell. New road
to Mrs.?Heavy fall of snow.
Ser. at Lynch Lake, Hartfell & Sundridge. Mr. Duke drove
me. Heavy roads.
Poor att. Lynch Lake Sub. "Christian
defence". School house very cold. Fire would not go.
Cold service. Hartfell & Sundridge "Jesus the light of
the world. Better attendance, service warm. Oh that the
fire celestial would be imparted." Help!
Heavy rain. Back to S. R. in afternoon. Visited.
Came to E. L. with Mr. Tennants sleigh. Studying 16.
Went to Rye. Visited Mrs. Mannering.
Good Service at Rye. Large congregation. Roads good.
Text "If we recieve the witness of men, the witness of
God is greater". Trust it will strengthen one faith.
Poor att. at Com.
Service seemed cold. Oh for refresh
ing times.! We must work for it, must pray for it.
Walked back io Rye after service.
Went home. Mai met me with the team. Raining.
�1890
Jan
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Got home by five. Found all well.
Mr. Whelpton visited me. Felt a little sick.
Felt better. Mai and I drove to Burk's Falls.
Visited Mr. Drinnan. Had pleasant Christian intercourse.
Telegraphed to Malcolm Morris. Afraid some accident has
happened to him. Home by six o™clock.
Doing chores. Can serve the Lord even here.
Walked to Magnetawan. Found Mr. Grinton sick.
Drove to South River with our own sleigh. Took Mrs.
Geddes with me. Visited Mr. Geo. May at Sundridge.
Arrived at Mr. Hulditche at five.
Good service at S. R. Mr. Downey sick. Mr. Aberdeen
absent. Sub. "If we receive the witness of Men". Mr
McQuinn led the singing. Surely some good done. Good
ser. at E. L. Felt the power of the spirit. How I
wished every one hearing me would become united to Christ!
Oh that that blessful time would come.
Visited Henry Tough with Mrs. Geddes.
Visited South River. Staid with Mrs. Hulditch.
Heavenly conversion. Tis a real blessing to be with a
child of God.
Visited Mr. Downey. Remained over night. Felt cheered
in the Christian Race by our intercourse.
�1890
Jan. 30
31
Feb. 1
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2
3
5
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Visited John Snow and family. Then Mr. Moore.
Back to Eagle Lake. Visited Mr. Conley by the way.
Went to Rye. Visited Mr. Archer & Mr. Russel & family,
Mr. Philip Smith & Family, Mr. Folke, Trent & Sen. Had
a nice bible class at night. Subject "Jesus brought
into the Temple. Felt at home on this beautiful phrase
of Christs life. Oh that we were more dedicated.
Sabbath. Good meeting at Rye.
Sub. "Falling asleep
in Jesus". Beautiful thought I May we all be enabled
to do so. Let us work for it.
Good meeting at Commanda. One there who never came
before. Encouraging. God grant some good is being done
in this cold place.
Left after service, drove to Mrs. McLarens. Had tea
and drove to Mr. Woods. Fine night, moonlight.
Left Rye for home. Reached Magnetawan about 12 o'clock.
Home at five. All well.
Visited Mr. Rousel, found him sick with influenza.
Visited Mrs. Gutridge, sick too with cold.
Visited Mr. Mitchell. Found Mrs. Stewart from Sask.
Maria home. All well. Visited Mrs. Noll too.
�1890
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Drove with James to Sundridge# took cars to South River.
Sabbath. Good meeting Sub. "Asleet in Jesus" Had a
hoarseness in throat. Good meeting too at Eagle Lake.
Feel the blessedness of sowing the word. May my own
soul be watered and refreshed and God glorified.
Studying 11th to 12th visited Mr. Halls Eagle Lake.
& 14th Vis. Mr. McCaig, Geo. McCaig & Mr Aberdeen.
Back to Eagle Lake 15th went to Rye Bible Class only 7.
Service at Rye and Commanda, very good attendence.
Sub. "Saul, Saul why persecutest thou me". Tried to
make it a personal matter. Trust the Holy Spirit sent
the truth home.
Oh how aften we do persecute the loving
Saviour!
Walked back to Mrs. McLarens.
18th Back to Eagle Lake.
Vis. Mrs. Mat. Parks. Mark Robertson, Geo. McCaig.
Service at Mr. McGuirs. Drifting very bad. Few present.
Vis. Mr. McCurdy, Mr. Aberdeen,then went to South River.
Vis. Frank Downey, Wm. Holditch, Mrs. Taylor
Ser. at South River. Good atten. Good roads.
Serv. at Eagle Lake. Atten. Good. Had to walk but 1%
miles. Attention very good. Trust the subject will
help people to reflect, and change.
Sub."Saul, Saul
why persecutest.
�Feb
24
25
26
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28
March 1
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Attended Mrs McCains funeral. She died on Friday morning.
Funeral services at her house at ten in the morning.
Text John 11. 25 & 26. Solemn occasion crowded house.
Felt the occasion, and preached sermon earnestly. Oh
that all were prepared for death. Went with the remains
to Sundridge.
Solemn service at the grave. Much weeping.
Oh that it may make the mourners turn to Jesus! The only
Refuge!
Reached Eagle Lake at 8 p.m.
Very tired. Hardly can read or study. But willl feel
sure have the blessing of sleep to-night.
Rose refreshed.
Feel thankful to the "Giver of all
Good. Read, wrote, and studied.
Preparing a few sermons
that I might be enabled to visit home, and the families
of my stations.
Visiting, conversation, reading & prayer.
Walked to Rye. Visited Mr. Folke. Very sick, and I fear
near the end of his journey.
Spoke seriously to him and
feel glad that he was prepared to die. What a blessing.
Service very good at Rye. Best att yet. Trust much good
was the result.
Poor att. at Commanda.
Cold church
(fire would not burn) and I fear cold service.
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March 3
4
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10
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15
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Visited Mr. Mawe, Mr. Arthur, Mrs Carrs, Mr. Bone,
Mr. Collins, Mr. Young, and Mr. Henleys, and Mr. Clarks.
Cannot get roused up to come to service. Some will promise,
but will not always perform.
Oh that their hearts were
fired with love!
Travelled to Mrs. McLarens. Stayed at night.
Travelled to Mr. Noods. Visited Mrs. Mannering. Walked
to Eagle Lake. Found all well.
Goat a letter from home.
Glad to here all better from the colds.
Walked to Geo. McCaigs, then to Mr. McGuirs, held a
meeting there.
Good attendance. Sub. "Asleep in Jesus".
Visited at South River.
Service at South River & Eagle Lake. Sub. "The people
swelt in Kadesh". Pleading for deciding for Christ. No
halting at the boundry line." "Step over the line" through
the help fo the Spirit.
Went home, Malcolm met me. Found all well, and glad to
see me.
Left for Rye. Dinner at Mr. Woods, left with Mr. Cameron
for Commanda. Visited at Commands.
Visited at the settlement, intimating change of hours of
service.
Service at 10 at Com. Good meeting. Sub. "Fiery furnace"
Service at Rye at 3. Good attendance.
Same sub. Many
seemed interested. Trust the Holy Spirit would send home
the truth.
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Marchi6
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29
Walked after service to Eagle Lake. Fine cool night.
Got a ride to South River.
Visited Mr. Snow.
Went to Barrie. Left at 5:35 a.m. At Presbytery meeting
by 12. Examined by the committee. Easily passed. Spent
most of the day in the meeting.
Left Barrie for South River at 3 p.m. Saw most of
Gient trade of taking ice to the United States, hundreds
employed. Saw ice flows, ice slides (elevated by steam)
Visited Mr. Unger, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Boreas, Mr. Minto.
Visited Mrs. Greaves, Mrs. Holditch, Mrs. Mood.,
Visited Mr. Erbe, Mr. Peacemen.
Service at South River, & Eagle Lake. Sub. "Fiery Furnace"
Good attendance & attention.
Mr. Downey drove me. Good
service.
Felt the inspiration.
God help all Christians
stand to their feet.
Studying.
Walked home (26 miles) Found all well. Consulted about
staying longer in the field. Resolved to stay till other
supply came, or all the summer if supply would be soon.
Want to work somewhere for the Master.
Drove from home to Rye with young Cult and Malcolm.
Lovely day. Had a nice stay at Magnetawan.
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March 30
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April 1
2
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5
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Service at Rye & Commanda. Good meeting at Rye, but very
poor at Com. When shall the work revive? Oh Lord bare
thhe hand. Thine is the power and thine be the glory.
Drove back to Rye same night.
Sub. "Is not my world."
Malcolm went home, and I visited at Rye. Walked to
Eagle Lake same night. Lovely night. God was with me.
Studidied.
Went to George McCaigs, Mr. Waters, Joe McGuir and passed
the night with Mr. Aberdeen. Prayer and reading & con
versation with all. A good way of serving the Master I
think.
Visited Mr. McGuir. Held a service there. good attendance
and attention.
Spoke on "lam the doors" May some have
entered.
At Mr. Aberdeens. Read & conversed. Sang the song of Zion
At Mr. Downeys South River. Visited Mrs. Taylor, Mrs
Greaves, Mrs. Holditch. Studided for Sabbath
Good service at S.R. Poor attend, at Eagle Lake. Text
"Is not my word like as a fire saith the Lord".
Hope many warmed & cheered and some brought into this
fold. How hard to reach the masses!
�1890
April 7
8
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16
Went to Mr. James Frowman child's funeral.
Large gathering.
Text "The flower fadeth, but the
word of the Lord shall endure for ever." Impressive
service, many in tears. Young child, about one year,
gone to Jesus to bloom in the garden of Heaven.
Oh that the little Angel may dress the parents thus.
9th &. 10th Studying.
Went to Mecinoma & Spring Lake visited every home.
Went to Rye, found friends all well.
Service at Rye. Very good att. & atten. Many thanks
will be the last Sub. for sleighing, so availed themselves.
School house full. Subject :"The Rock Christ Jesus.
Trust many are in this foundation. No other safe.
Small meeting at Com. When will the people be roused?
Visited Mr. Maw. Hada tea with Mr. Peaves the Meth.
student. First time we met. Glad to meet as church
worker. "As iron sharpens iron" so I trust our meeting
together will quicken both of us.
Visited Mrs. McLaren, and then to Mr. Woods.
Then to Eagle Lake. The roads very bad.
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April 17
18
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25
26
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Studying. Read Drummonds "Natural Law in the Spiritual
World". Many splendid thoughts.
Went to South River. Visited Mr. Snow, Mrs. Holditch,
Mr. Frank Downey. 19th Visited & studyed.
Service at South River. Bad roads, but good attendance
principally males. Subject "Jesus the Rock of our
Salvation" Just the simple gospel, the "good News"
I felt an inspiration. May perhaps never meet the
same congregation again, but rust meet many of them in the
"Many Mansions". Good service at Eagle Lake. Felt as
if I was speaking to God's own people. Most of the
congregation being members. Mostly males, only six
females. Bad roads.
Studying and writting. 22, 23, 24th studying and visiting
Went to Rye, visited Mr. Parks.
Bible Class for the last time. Had a good meeting.
Trust to meet many of the class yet.
Good services at Rye and Commanda. People turned out well.
Excelent attention. Preached
"How shall we escape if
we neglect so great salvation. " Warned, plead, and
entreated my
to flee to Jesus.
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April 27
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Went to visit Mr. Bones family, spent Sabbath night
with them. Oh that we all would be in earnest about the
things that pertain to our souls salvation.
Went to the village, visited several families, bade
good-bye. Visited Mrs. McLarens, then walked to Rye.
Left by stage for home by Magnetawan. Spent night with
Mr. Grinton and family.
Walked home in the midst of rain. Found a hearty welcome,
and all well.
Thus finished by six months in the mission field
of South River, Eagle Lake, Rye and Commanda,
Enjoying the service, the people, good health,
and the walking in a fair measure. May the
blessing of our God attend the effort for good.
Jas Geddes
Ce-Cebe Lake
Parry Sound District
Canada.
�SOUTH RIVER, EAGLE LAKE, RYE and COMMANDA STATIONS
1890
Oct
17
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Left home in the afternoon by steamer.
Left Burks' Falls at 8 p.m. arriving at South River
at 9. Welcomed by Mr. Downie,
Glad to be again the
field, and trust the endeavour will be blessed by our
Heavenly Father.
Visited Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Taylor, and Mrs. Geo.Travine.
Trust who dropped a wind in season.
Preached at South River & Eagle Lake on "I will guide
thee with mine eye." Felt at home in the service.
Good number, good attention. Oh for the blessing!
Studying & writting.
Visited Andrew McGee, Mr. Preston and Mr. Harrison
Read & prayed.
Trust that some heart has been touched.
Visited Mark Robertson, Mrs. Parks, and Charles Ruble.
Urged them to attend divine service. How cold in this
duty does some seem to be. Oh God rouse them.
Visited Mr. Tough. Found the boy David confined with a
swelled leg. Reading and writting.
Went to Rye in the afternoon. Had a warm welcome at
Mr. Woods. What a fine Christian he is.
�1890
Oct. 25
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27
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31
Nov
1
Visited Mr. Russel, Mr. Archer, Mr. Philip Smith,
Mr. Folke, Ralph Folke, Found Mrs Ralph very sick.
God is good. Trust she will be drawn to him. How
much need we all have.
Services good at Rye, and the best ever Had at
Commanda. Still it is hard to get people to live as
the word of God teaches. Sub "I will guide thee.
Visited at Commanda settlement. A hearty welcome.
Visited Arthur Day, Mr. Zine, Davis Smith, Mrs. Parks.
Walked to Eagle Lake. Wrote letters, and studied.
Walked to Geo. McCaigs, Jas McGuirs & Robt Aberdeen.
Got a hearty welcome. Had a profitable little prayer
meeting at Mr. McGinn's. Text "Hope the anchor of the
Soul."
Visited Mr. Snow's, Mr. Hills, Mrs. McQueen, Mr. Conollys
Glad to see me. Read & prayed. Trust that these visi
tations are blessed on souls. They let us know each other
and our wants.
Visited Mr. Moore, Mr. Brockville, Found Mrs. B. anxious
about her duty as to joining the church. She has three
children not baptized. May the Lord help her to see her
duty. I trust I did my duty by them. My prayers are
with them.
�1890
Nov
2
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8
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11
12
13
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Service good at South River, notwithstanding the
slushy roads and falling snow. Sub. "How shall we
escape". Poor attendance at Eagle Lake. Felt the
influence of the Holy Spirit.
Studying. 4th Reading & studying. 5th writting & I
do &. visiting. 7th studying 8th walked to Rye.
Had a good Bible Class. Sub. Jesus before Pilate &
Herod.
Service but poorly att. at Rye. Better at Com. Roads
very bad. 4 inches of snow, and a crust and raining.
But yet was in time. Spoke of "The Truth held in
unr ighteousness.
Visited at Com and at Mrs. McLarens. Spend monday night
with Mr. Wright, the young methodist student, at Mr
Woods . He has many discouragements. Hope God will open
up his way. He will I trust be a faithful servant.
Had a fine Cottage meetingat Dick Mannerings. Well
attended spoke on the cream of the bible John 3.16.
Some impressed.
Walked to Eagle Lake. Answered letters.
Studying.
Visited Ge. McCaig, Mr. Waters, Joseph McGinn, Jas.McGinn,
Robert Aberdeen.
Lovely day, sun shining. Oh for the
shining of the Sun of Righteousness! 15th visited
South River. Staid at Mrs. Holditches.
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Nov. 16
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24
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Service at South River. Fine day, but muddy roads.
Best attendance yet. Sub. Truth held in unrighteiousness
Rom. 1.18. Semeed inspired. Trust good done. At Eagle
Lake atten. also very good. Same subject. Oh how many
"hold the Truth in Unrighteousness." Bare thine arm
O Lord". Open the blinded eyes."
Reading, writting and studying. 18th The same.
The same. 20th. Weather stormy, and roads bad, so I am
preparing a few sermons so that I may be able to visit
when the roads get better. Trust I should be able to
say a word in season to some careless one, or encourage
a weary one.
Went to Spring Lake. Remained at night with Walter Folk.
Visited Mr. Pawson, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Folks and Mrs. Woods.
Good service at Rye & Com. Roads very frosty, but good.
The best attendance yet at Com. Preached from Lucke 18.
27. "Gods Power" Excelent att. Oh for the power of
God to influence these tations.
Walked to Mrs. McLarens 25th Walked to Mrs. Woods. Had
a nice cottage meeting at Philip Smiths. Some visibly
affected.
Walked to Eagle Lake & studyed. 27th Read & studyed.
Walked to Mr. McGirr's for prayer meeting. Snowing.
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Dec
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1891
Jan X 4
Service at South River & Eagle Lake, good attd.
Best ever had at E. L. Seven sleighs at the door. Sub.
"Oh that those wouldst hearken to my commandmentsi"
Felt quite at home with this sub. When will man listen.
Studyed, and preparing for E.Lake S.S.Social.
Attended the S.S.Social. Full house. All seemed pleased.
Spoke on being "true to the core" Everything spoken &
sung was good, and if acted on would bless.
18th, 19th Reading, writting and studying.
Went to Rye. Held Bible Class.
Service at Rye & Com. Fair attd. Stormy. Walked to Com
and back to Rye same night. Spoke from Izek 21. 9 & 10th.
What a strong warning to sinners. Would think every one
would see this and flee to Jesus! Felt the influence of
the Holy Spirit.
Went home by Magnetawan. Had good roads. James met me
with the horse & sleigh. Home by 2 P.M. Found all well.
Left home for South River. Arrived at five. Good roads.
Good service at Eagle Lake, but poor at S.Riv. Very cold
Sub. "A sword a sword
Went home to spend the New Year.
Mr. Grinton took the Rye and Com apointment for me.
�1890
Nov
28
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Had a profitable cottage meeting at Mr. McGirrs. Subject
"Godliness" Good attend. 29th Visited Mr. Aberdeen,
Mr. Snow, Mrs. Greaves, Mr. Downes, Mrs. Taylors.
Service at South River. Day threatning. Poor attd.
Better attd. at E. Lake. Sub. "Gods power." Oh that the
time would come when sinners would allow the Savious to
use his saving power! Walked from E. Lake after service
to Mecunoma. On Monday morning started for home by
Magnetawan. Walked all the long road of 20 miles. Took
the friends by surprse. Got a right hearty welcome.
& 3rd visited withe friends 4th Had service in the evening
at Midluthin, sub. "Oh that thou hadst
Full
house, great att. May the blessing follow. 5th visited
Drove with James to Mecunoma, then walked to Mr. Woods.
Had good service at Rye, and better at Com. Lovely day.
Several strangers present at Com. Sub. "Oh that thour"
Visited at settlement 9th Walked to Rye. Cottage
meeting at Mr. Parks. Good attd. 10th Walked to E. Lake.
Studided 12th Walked to Mr. McGirrs & held cottage
meeting.
Walked to South River. visited Mr. Downeys, Mrs. Holdichs.
�1891
Jan
4
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20
James drove me. Pretty good meetings.
Held service at Midlothin. Preached from Ezek,21.8,9,10.
Full house & good att. Hope some soul was arrested and
saved.
Left home for South River. Had the colt with me. She
behaved well. Hound all well at S.R.
Good meetings at S.R. & E.L. Glad to see some out for
the first time. Sub. "Peters release" Oh for faithful
preaching to the people!
13th Studying 14th visited Mrs. Mat. Parks.
Fair meeting at Rye and good at Com. quite a number of
strangers, (Sub. "Peters release".) but some presbyterian
friends absent that could be there, had they a proper
interest in the cause. Had a walk as my colt got loose
in the stable at Rye and went as far as Spences. Had to
walk after her on Monday. Caught her after walking 30
miles. Very tired.
At home. 21st. Went to an open meeting of Midlothin
Lodge of Good Temples. Full house, Mr. Bluthewick
(baptist minister) showed some beatiful views by the
Lantern. Some joined the Lodge that night.
�1891
Jan
22
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Feb.X 1
2
Went to Rye. 23rd Went to Eagle Lake, then to Mr.
Mol sons to hold cottage meeting.
To South River.
Visited Mr. Downeys, Mr. Taylors,
Mrs. Greaves.
Good services. Weather & roads good. Preached from that
warning text "How long hath ye between two opinions? If
the Lord be God follow him". My prayer is that souls may
be decided for God. This indecision is fearful.
Writting and studying. 27th visited Mr. McQueen, Mrs.
Moore, Mr. Conolly, Mr. Brockville. 28th Visited Mr.
Aberdeen,
Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Erb, James Wood & Mark Robertson.
Visited Harry Pawson, Walter Folke, Philip Smith.
Visited Charles Wood, Wm. Parks, Mrs. Manering.
Good service at Commanda, but small at Rye. Heavy roads,
had cutter. Attention real good. Plead deciding for
Christ. How long halth ye between two opinions? If the
Lord be God follow him.
Visited Mr. Bone, found Mrs. Bone poorly. Trust she is
prepared for death. Spoke seriously to her. Visited
Mr. Collins. Hard to impress him. Visited Mr. Clark.
Hope some good will be done him.
�1891
Feb.
3
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Went home. Found all well. 4th 5th 6th home.
Went to Katrine by Doe Lake.
Dined with Mr. Nelson.
Com service held by Mr. Robertson of Burk's Falls.
Good services.
10:30 Katrine fairly full. 2:30
Burks Falls well filled, 6:30 Buridale, the largest
I ever held. Subject "Oh that they would hearken to my
com" .
Drove to South River, heavy roads, drifting & snowing
The Colt "Fanny" scared at the engines, nearly an
accident, but provedientily escaped. Miss, meeting.
Drove to Eagle Lake. Too soon, Mr. Finlay, Mr.
Garwick, and myself out in the storm, but got "Fanny"
in shelter. Lifted the window of the church, and soon
had a comfortable fire. But a small meeting, but good
collection.
Spent most of the day at Eagle Lake with Mr. Finlay,
and Mr. Garwick, both of whom went to Miss, meeting
at Rye. Mr. Finlay wishes me to be in continous work.
Studying 13th. Went to Meconoma to meet Mr. Garwick.
Went to South River to go to Powasson. Arrived at
Powasson by last train 9:30. Mrs. Garwicks son met me.
Fine morning. Had Mor. service at Powasson 10:30
Good attd. Preached from "If the Lord be God follow him"
�1891
Feb 15
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Powasson church a large firm church. All chairs.
The people sit too much at the sides. Fair choir,
and good organ.
In the afternoon drove to Nipissing.
Poor congregation. The church unfinished and cold.
One half mile of the road badly drifted. Good service
at Powasson in the evening. Text "0'n that thine" Sing
ing led without the choir & organ. Better singing then
in the morning.
Good attention. Hope in have been all
blessed. Mr. Garwick held communion services at Rye
& Com. Had extra attendence, best ever held at these
places.
Studying in Mr. Garrwick's house. Went to South River
by last train.
Slept in Mrs. Holditches. Warm day.
Studying & visiting at South River. Mr. Garwick came
to South River, and left for Pow. by last train.
19 20 Visiting & studying at South River. Went to Mr.
McGirrs in evening. Held cottage meeting.
Visited Jas Tennents, Joe McGirrs, Robt. Aberdeens.
Fair attd. at South River service and fair at Eagle L.
Roads drifted, but took the lumber road from the village
to past Cole's hill. Attention very good. Some strangers
present.
Sub. "Looking into Jesus."
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23
24 25 26 Studying & writing 24th a day of heavy rain.
Felt glad had not to go out in the storm. Tuesday
& Wednesday quite a thaw. Snow dissappearing.
Thursday freezing slightly.
27 Visiting at Andrew McGies. Mr. Prestons, Mr. Harrisons,
John Hawkins, and D. Hawkins.
28 Went to Rye.
March 1 Service at Rye & Com well attd. Good att. preached
X
from Heb. 12 .2 "Looking into Jesus". Just as we go
to the church find two of our female members out for a
cutter ride. What an example] Oh for more of the true
spirit of Christ. Went back same day to Rye. Had Mip
Woud with me from Rye & back.
2 Went home to consult about staying in the work in summer.
Got home by way of Spence & Kidlothin Lake. Lake too
icy for colt. Decided to continue in the work in the
summer. 3rd. & 4th helped at home.
5
Drove by way of Silvesters. Recorded my vote for the
Dominion Election. Then to Burk's Falls, then to
Birndale. Malcolm with me who drove other 12 miles to
Tilsons camp.
�STISTED STATIONS
1891
May
6
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17
Started from home for new field by stage. Reached
Doe Lake by 4 p.m. 7th Left at 7 a.m. arrived at
Armstrongs at noon.Walked to Mr. Paces. Left on 8th
at 8 a.m. and arrived at Aspdin. Stayed at T.D.Smiths.
Visited Mr. Jas. Darlings, Mrs. Darlings, Mr. Whites,
Mr. Sprosts.
Good service at Aspdin. Fine day. good attention. At
3:30 service at Chalmers Church 9 miles from Asp. not
so good attd. more attn. Sub "Oh that thous".
12 13 Reading & studying. On 13th got trunk.
Visited Mr Hood. 15th & 16th studying, reading and
fighting fires. Great bush fires all round Mr. Paces.
But in the evening some rain came.
Fair service at Chalmers Church. Sub. "Gods power"
There are many that might come that do not.
Started
for Hoods. When near Hoodstown asked a woman the road.
She told me to go to the left, whereas I should have
gone straight on. Travelled miles extra on lonely
roads past Mrs. Mums, when I board at Hoodstown, and
arrived long round Fire Lake at Mr. Mulkins weary and
sorry having missed the service. Mr. Mulkins (Ch. of
Eng. puple) was very kind giving me tea, and paddling
me over to Mr. Munns.
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May 18
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19th Visited near Fox lake. Urged the people to
come to service. Congregation at Hoodstown very small.
It will be up hill work to gather congregation on
this field, so many careless ones, and so many Ch. of
England.
Walked to Mr. Paces by a new road. Got all right.
Studying and writting letters. Wrote one to Widow
Tough.
May God care for her and her little ones.
Walked to Aspdin for Mr. Finlays preparitory meeting.
Held a profitable service, though a small congregation.
Walked to Hoodstown, Mr. Finlay going to Ch. Ch for
Pre meeting.
Small attd at Hoodstown, owing to many of the people
fighting fires.
Sub. "Oh that thous" Mr. Finlay held
Com. services at Ch. Ch and Aspdin. Good attd at both.
Six children baptized.
Visited Mr. Wellington & Charles Wellington, Mr. Robinson.
Mr. Brooks, and Mr. Tipper at Hoodstown.
28 19 Studyed 30th Walked to Aspiden.
Very warm, road dry, oppressive walking. Good service.
Large attd. at Aspiden, but fair only a Ch.Ch. Many
seemed to feel impressed by the service. Oh for the
blessing!
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June
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2. 3. Studying & writting 3rd. First rain for a month.
"Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness"
Visited Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Howell at McMunich boundary.
Glad to meet with any true Christians. But we are so
aft to turn our conversation on worldly matters.
6th Reading, writting & studying.
Warm day. Good services at Ch. Church & Hoodstown.
Roads very dusty. No rain for weeks. Many people
late at Ch. Church. Congregations very attentive.
Felt the power of the Holy Spirit. Were they one
single soul touched?
9 10 11 Spent at Hoodstown, reading visiting and
boating. Visited Mr. Hilditch often. Poor man lying
helpless. He has strong temptations. Oh that he
implicitly trusted Christ.
Walked to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sproat, Mrs. Hemmings,
Adam Darling and both Mr. Rice's father & son. At
9:30 reached Mr. Smiths. Rested allthe 13th.
Best attendence yet at Aspdin & Hoodstown.
Very dry
and warm. No rain. The visiting brought out several
It is a pleasure to preach when people turn out.
Walked to Mr. Paces. Got several letters, two from
home, sweet home. Glad all seemed well.
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June 16
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Rested & read.
21
Very dry and warm. Good attd. at Aspdin, but only
fair at Ch. Church. Preached from "How shall we
escape if we neglect so great salvation". Felt helped
by the spirit of God. Would that souls were saved.
Went down to Armstrongs to catch the stage for home.
Spent at home. Walked on Monday 20 miles, the stage
having broken down, fore axle broken. Lost a ride
from Doe Lake through the stage being late, so had to
walk. Walked from Mr. Paces to Armstrongs 3 miles,
near Spincedale 5.(through stage breaking down).
Doe lake to home 12^ mi in all 20^. Felt very tired
next day. On friday left home by waggon to Mr. Nelsons.
Left Mr.' M's in afternoon for Doe Lake P.G.
Left Doe Lake P.0, arrived at noon at Armstrongs.
After dinner came to Mr. Paces. Found all well.
Enjoyed the trip, notwithstanding the weary tramp.
Oh how dry theweather is! Oh for rain!
22
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& 17 Studying & reading. Very dry. no rain for weeks.
Walked to Aspdin. Warm walk. Crops not growing.
Visited Alex Macmichel# Harry Dickson, Robt Dicson,
Robt. Macmichel & Mr. Dickson & Mrs. Sweegi .
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June 28
Service at Ch. Church and Hoodstown. Pretty good
attd. at both services. Very dry walking.
Got a
ride to Armstrong shaded road after that to Hoodstown
Had a solemn text to preach from. How I wish good
will be the result. 29th to July 3 walked/ read, and
visited at Hoodstown.
July 3 Went to Aspiden.
Rained nearly all the day. What a
blessing.
4 Rained all day. Visited Mr. Whites.
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5 Service at Aspdin. Fairly well attended. Raining.
Only 5 at Hoodstown. So wet. This rain is indeed a
blessing.
6th to 10th Studying & reading.
Came from Hoodstown on
Monday. Lovely weather but cool. Must visit more
there.
10 Went to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sweesys & Mr. Sproats.
11 Visited Mr. Hemming & Mrs. Darlings.
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12 Good service at Aspdin & Ch. Church. Very warm. Did
not sleep well on Saturday night, and so felt very
tired on Sunday night. Glad to rest at Mr. Campbells
on my way back from service. Had a few strangers at
Ch. Church.
Pity the people do not come better out.
Must work and pray for it.
13 to 18 At Mr. Paces. Reading, writting & Studying.Read
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the "Prince of the House of David," "Mary Lundie Duncan,"
Ester Ried still speaking" beside more substantial work
such as "Charnock in Regeneration^' "Moores spiritual
truth for believers" "Spencers Sermon" &
Service at Ch. Church pretty good, but poor at Hoodstown.
What can be done to get people to take more interest in
the services.
I spoke as earnestly on unbelief as I could
Oh for the spirit of real belife, real trust!
Few presen t
at H. Mr. Andersons son got his leg broken, preventing
them. But carelessness I fear with too many.
to 23 at Hoodstown.
Went to Mr Paces. Glad to find a letter from home.
Went to Aspdin after tea. Very hot day, but evening cool.
Fine day. Good service at Aspkin, attendance poor at
Hoodstown. How I longed for the salvation of souls! Am
I taking the best way of attaining this object? I fear
I am not so consecrated as I might. God help me to be
more so. May He use me for good. Oh to relie on him!
�1891
July
Aug
27
8
Left Hoodstown for home. Took stage at Armstrong.
Reached Doe Lake at 6 p.m. M. Malcolm my son met
me with the team, along with my nieces, Eliza &
Katty Sutherland, and Lizzie Geddes, and Carry
Rousell. All went to an open meeting of the Doe Lake
Lodge of Good Temples. Excelent meeting. Home by
12 p.m.
Left home at 4 a.m. for Doe Lake to go with the stage
for Armstrongs. Lovely day; reached Mr. Paces about
3 p.m. Spent my time at home in haying, visiting
and reading, though not much of the latter.
Spent
Sabbath the 2nd at Burk's Falls. Morning in Methodist
church. Usual service. Love feast, and communion
service in afternoon at the Presbyterian church. What
an excelent sermon, how eloquent was Mr. T.L. Robertson.
In the evening at the Baptist church, music good, sermon
of Mr. Blatherwick very good. Mostly young people pre
sent. Music I fear more of an attraction with many
then worship.
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Aug
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9
12
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16
17
21
22
Pouring of rain. Did not go to service.
Told no
one would be there, the people have so far to come.
I have felt it keenly. Wonder if I should not have
gone in all the rain. Trust I have done my duty.
Went in the afternoon to Hoodstown. Rain, bo service
Visited Mr. Anderson. Had a long conversation with
his son who got his leg broken a few weeks ago. Tried
to lead him to our Saviour.
Went to Aspdin.
Good service at Aspdin, but small at Hoodstown. Felt
the influence of the Sabbath and the sanctuary.
Subjects Gods protecting power. And truly His pro
tecting power is grand. What a consoling!
to 21st studying & visiting near Chalmers Church.
Went to Aspdin.
Mr. Smith drove me to Port Sydney.
Fine day. Had
dinner at Mr. Farqnarsons. Mr. F. and I then rowed to
Hood's landing in Mary Lake, when I walked to Mr.
Fletcher Broadbent's (5 miles).
Mr. F. & I were exchanging pulpits. I went to Mr. F.
B's to be ready for morning services.
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Aug
X
23
24
Dull morning. Rained a little. Began service at
Brunei at 10:30. Small attd. But a warm hearted
people, who were drinking in the words. Felt in
spired by their attention. Showed by their actions
they appreciated the service. Got many thanks for the
sermon. Spoke from Isa 48. 18. Had a fine Christian
conversation with Mr. Symour who drove me to Port
Sydney.
Good att'd at P.I. but not so sympathetic an audience
as Brunnel.
Had to lead the singing here. Fine church.
Paid good att. However at night at 7 had service at
Parkersville. Mr. Wilson drove me. School house full,
principally young people.
Great att. spoke on "Jesus
the light of the world".
Rained heavy during sub. night & mon. morning and cn
tillnoon. At 3 started for Aspdin. Passed through
Utterson.
Reached Mr. Smith in time for ten, feet
soaking wet, but soon comfortable at Mr. S's stove.
Enjoyed the change.
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Aug
25
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30
31
Sept
1
2
Travelled to Mr. Paces. Set to work on a sermon for
the presbytery - selected Rev. 7th 9 & 10. "The Great
Multitude".
Studying, Reading & visiting all week.
Several times felt a wish to run home and see the
friends there. Had a letter from Mr. Finlay asking
if I would go out in the winter. Replied I would be
glad, but would like to be near home. I am getting
of home and the friends there. Wearied more for home
this summer than ever I did. God bless my dear home
friends.
Good service at Chalmers Church. Many strangers pre
sent. Spoke of that delightful subject "The great
multitude arround the Great White Throne". May a
blissing attend our services.
Small attendence at
Hoodstown.
Do not know what is to be done with this
station. I have tried my best to get more interest
in it, but as yet seem to fail.
Delightful sail on Vernon Lake from Hoodstown to
Huntsville & back on steamer "Lady of the Lake", along
with Mr.Munn and Me pus Armstrong & Mrs. Armstrong.
Lovely day, and pleasant company. Walked to Mr.
Armstrongs.
Walked this morning to Mr. Paces. Found all well.
Visited McMurick. Mr. Pace drove me. Called at
Mr. Stewarts, Mr Marshalls, and Mrs. Marshalls. All
buisy at the harvest. Hard to get many of the people
here to feel an interest in our services, or things
partaining to eternity.
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Sept
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3
4
5
6
7
to
12
13
14
19
Studying.
Went to Aspdin. Got a ride by Mr. Paces team.
Visited at Aspdin.
Very like rain. Few females at service at Aspdin,
but quite a few males. Cleared up, but no service
at Hoodstown.
Only two came. My last service here.
I fear the service here will be discontinued.
Walked to Mr. Paces. Very dull weather. A great
deal of the harvest cut but lying in the wet.
Reading, studying & visiting at Chalmers Church.
Lovely day. Good congregations at Aspdin & Ch.
Ch. Held service in the school house at Campbells
at 7 p.m. Full house. Spoke on "indicition".
1 Kings 18. 21 Good attention.
Went home by stage. Got a chance by Mr. F. Blushill
from Todd's corners. Found all in bed but my niece
who gladly supplied the outward man.
Helped to shingle & the barn, at which the boys are
so busy. Visited my brothers family & Mrs. Gutridges.
Left home by 4 a.m. with the team. Too late to catch
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Sept
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the "stage" What must it be to be too late in getting
Salvation!.
Had to walk 14 miles before the stage came
up to me.
It having broken down, and had to get re
paired. Went all the way to Aspdin with the stage.
Fine day. Arge congregation at Aspdin, the largest
yet. Small at ch.ch. Spoke on the "Firey furnace".
Got great attention. Was then a seed sown which will
spring up to life eternal!
God grant there may.
Had dinner at Mr. McDonalds, He drove me till we
caught Mr. Paces Team. Was very glad of the ride for
it was very warm. After service, went with Mr. Rome
to Axe Lake.
Stayed Sabbath night, and Monday
night there.
Visited Mr. McPherson, Mip Clark teacher at the school,
Mr. Brown and Mr. Quinn.
Back to Mr. Paces. Visited Mr. Howell, Mr. Campbell
Mr. Bolter. Mrs. Percley.
Went to Aspdin.
26th Went to Skeleton Lake.
Beautiful warm sabbath. Good attendance.
Service
at Aspdin, Ch. Ch. & Campbells school. Blessful
meetings.
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Sept 27
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28
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30
Oct
2
X
3
4
Subject at Aspdin & Ch. Church The "Rock Christ
Jesus" and Campbell's School House. "I will guide
them with mine eye" Felt at home in the services.
Next Sabbath my last sabbath in the district.
Appointed for Emsdale field. How often I have
wondered whether there has been good done while
I have been here. "The day will declare it" My
prayer is may He use me for His glory.
Resting & reading. More tired today then usual.
Studying.
Went to Stisted Agricultural Show and then to
Hoodstown.
Visited there on 1st October.
Went to Aspdin.
Visited Mr. Sproat, Mrs. Jas
Darling and Mr White & M r .T D. Smith,
Visited Mr. Hemmings & Mrs. Darling.
Wet Sabbath.
Last Sabbath on field.
Raining most
of the day. Yet had good congregation, but would
have been larger had it been favourable w'eather.
Subject "Prepare to meet thy God".
Great attention
Many strangers present.
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Oct
5
Preparing to leave.
Filling up reports etc.
6
Bidding "Goodbye".
7
Left the field by stage.
James met me with the
team.
Thus passed the summer months in the Stisted
field. Enjoyed good health, though sometimes
weared in body and mind.
So many careless, so
many stay away from service. And Hoodstown
so poorly attended. Yet glad some good was done and
sometimes a seed dropped in good soil.
To God be the glory!
Trust a blessing will follow.
Midlothian
8th Oct. 1891.
�EMSDALE, NOVAR & SPRUCEDALE FIELD
1891
Oct
9
10
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Left after dinner for Burk's Falls. Stayed with
Mr. Whelpton.
Left by cars for Novar, arrived at 10:30 a.m.
Stayed with Mr. Coopes. Visited Mrs. McGillvary.
Good services.
Had to walk all the way.
Good
roads.
Sub. "I will guide thee” . Trust I shall
be guided in this new field by the Divine Hand.
Rested and read at Mr. Copelands Sprucedale.
Visited Mrs. Corbett, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fountain, Mr.
Mills., Mr. Dean & Mr. Peddie.
Mr. Copeland, Mr. Heron, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Macadie
Stayed all night at Haldone Hill.
Mr. Sherwood, Mip Kirkman.
Studying 17th The same.
Good Services at all the stations.
Driving by
Mr. Dean's rig from Sp. to Ems. Rode with Mr. Smith
till within four miles of Novar.
Enjoyed the services.
Good singing at Novar, organ & choir,
Bourding with
Mr. McGillevray.
Resting & Reading.
Visited two widows Mrs. Fleming & Mrs. Nichols.
Visited Mr. Hooie, Jas. Rogers, Mrs. Guthbert, Mrs.
Gillespie.
Dan Campbell
McGillevray,
Rogers,
Sinclair
Lovegroves,
Dexon.
Stayed over night at Mr. Dixons.
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Oct
X
22
Visited, rested & read
23
Studying.
25
Good services. Fine dry, warm day. Turned out
well, walked from Novar to Emsdale. God a ride to
Sprucedale from Mr. Fitzpatrick spoke on Gods power.
Good attention. Mrs. Copeland very sick.
Resting & Reading.
Visited Mr. Pearce, & Mr. Chapman & Mip Kirkman.
Visited Mr. Freeland. Left early in the morning for
Mrs. Sims (by Doe lake) to bury her little boy
(9 years) Good attd. at funeral service.
Burried at
Emsdale. Happy change for the little boy, who had
s uffered for years, and was unable to speak and de
formed.
Stayed last night and tonight at Mr. Brices. Visited
all round Mr. Brices.
Visited many families north of Emsdale. Walked at
night to Sprucedale.
31st studyed & wrote.
Fair attd.
Cool & dry. Driven to Emsdale, thence to
Bridge. In good time at Novar. Small meeting at
Novar.
Spoke on "Jusus the light of the world".
Would that men would be enlightened.
How we His
servants should work for it.
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Nov
1
24th The same.
�1891
Nov
2
3
4
5
6
Read, Pansy's "From different standpoints"
Visited Ed. Hosey, Mr.Matise, &
Went by 5:40 morning train to Emsdale for Sprucedale.
Got telegram to attend Mr. Fowlers funeral (Beggbon)
Terrible accident, crushed to death by mill. What a
warning! God help me to improve the occasion.
Walked from Emsdale to Sprucedale.
Large funeral
service at Beggsboro at eight at night.
Very
impressive, and a large gathering.
Subject "Prepare
to meet thy God" Stayed all night with the family
Tried to comfort and draw them to Jesus.
Went to Mr. Copelands. Visited. Attended a meeting
in Mr. Mills house about building the new church.
Walked to Mr. Hamiltons Star Lake P.0. Gota ride to
Emsdale. While passed school house was told Mr.
Finlay was writing me at Mr. Freelands for missionary
and communion meetings. Had received no words, the
letter gene amissing. Felt so sorry. Communion serv.
put off till first week in December. Mr. Finlay & I
visited Mr. Shaws, and then Mr. Buchanans.
Stayed
there all night. Next morning Mrs. Finlay went to
Burk's Falls.
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Nov
7
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9
10
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14
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15
16
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19
Visited Mr. Hill, walked to Novar.
Visited Mr.
Cooper.
Best service at Novar & Emsdale, poor at Sprucedale
Got a ride from Emsdale to Sp. by getting La Fontain
Copelands rig, Mr. Craving walked home before the
service. Great attention at Sp. owing to accident at
Beggsboro.
Went home, visited Mrs. Fowlers at Beggsboro.
Daniel met me 3 miles from Beggsboro. Foundall well
and got a hearty welcome.
Home by three.
Plowing with the colts.
11th do raining the afternoon.
Visited Magnetawan. Union thanksgiving meeting.
Plowing with the colts.
Went to Sprucedale. Visited Mrs. Fowels.
Stayed till
3.
Fair attd. at Sp & Novar, good at Ems. Got a ride to
Ems. & from Ems to high bridge. Dull moonlight.
Eclipse of moon. Got in time.
Rested. Pouring rain. Visited Jake Condon, who cut
his feet with an axe. Strong Methodist, & Good Temple.
Snowing. Wrote letters.
Visited Mrs. Nichols & Mrs.
Fleming.
Wrote home. Read. Got summer money from Mr. Moodie.
Visited Mr. Hooey & Mr. Mattice, & Mr. Cooper, Agreed to
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Nov
19
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26
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No service at Novar, owing to opening of Meth. Chris.
Walked to Mr. Freelands Emsdale.
Visited Mr. Clearwater, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Greenaway
and Mr. Neil Smith. Stayed all night at Mr. Smiths.
Visited Mr. John Smiths. Mr. Thortons, Mr. Neukin.
Pouring of rain. Glad to change my sock at Mr. Freelands.
Small attd at Ems. No service at Sp. It rained so.
Glad Mitchell Freeland drove me all the way to Sp.
Went to Sp. church in all the wet, but only Mr. Copeland
& Mr. Deams & myself present. How would the covenantors
have acted on such a night. Oh for their spirit!
Resting & writting. 24th studying. 25th do. snowing.
Copying over former books (own books connected with my
various fields.) Reading and studying.
Visited Mr. McFarlane, and Mr. Pearce, & Mr Fowler.
Studyed.
Fair attd at all the stations.- Walked from Ems to Novar.
In time. No organ now at Novar. Subject. Epistts
of Christ. When will we be epistles of Christ? God
help us, we are often unfaithful. Oh for a closer
walke with God!
�1891
Mar
Dec
30
1
2
3
4
X
5
6
7
Resting and reading. Dec 1st. Visited Mr. McPhail
Godrey/ Mrs Fleming, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs Cooper.
Walked to Emsdale, visited Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw
Stayed at Mr. Freelands 3rd Walked to Sprucedale.
Expected Mrs. Finlay, but did not come till the
evening train. Reached Sprucedale at 7:30 Held
Miss meeting small attd. Raining.
Pouring of rain. Got Mr. Deans "buggy" to drive
Mr. Finlay to Emsdale. Terrible rain all the time.
Boughta $8. water proof, and found the good of it.
Left Mr. F. to conduct the Ems. & Novar, Miss &
Communion Services alone.
Drove baick myself to
Sprucedale.
Bruised my heel walking.
High winds, and slightly snowing. Reading & writting.
Attended Sabbath School at Sprucedale. Conducted it.
Good service at night, full house. Mr. Finlay con
ducted the services. Comparitively few members present.
Impressive communion service. Good collection. Fair
attd. at Emsdale & Novar.
Three new members at Emsdale.
Expect more. Hope they will come forward next time.
Studying. Mr. Finlay left at one for Emsdale and the
north. Feel my foot yet.
cannot visit far.
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Dec 8&9
11
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14
15
16
17
18
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20
Studying.
10th visited David Copeland, Jake Westwick
Visited Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Well & Mrs. Fowler &
Mrs. Lawrence. Stayed on 10th at Mr. Westwicks,
11th Mrs. Fowlers. Hope these visits will be bless to
us all. 12th studyed at Mr. Copelands.
Subject "Our Friend". Good turn out at Sp. best yet.
small at Ems. good at Novar. Subject appropriate after
com service. Walked from Ems to Novar.
Rested. Lovely day, bright sunshine.
Very stormy, wind & hail. Kept house,felt a little
lonely.
Dull. Cleared up in af. noon. Left Mr. McGillvrays
as they have now no room, there neice coming. Went
to Mr. Coopers.
Left by 4 p.m. train for Ems Miss, meeting. Mr.Finley
there. Fair attd. Lamps would not burn. Had stable
lamps.
Stayed 17 & 18 at Mr. Freelands. 19th left by 10 a.m.
train for Novar. Visited Mr.McGillvrays.
Dull, but mild. Walked all the way to Sp. No service
at Ems. as Meth. church was being opened. Forgot on
my lunch at Novar, and glad to get dinner at Mr. Hamiltons
Got a ride from Mr. Copelands to church, and from
church to Beggsboro. Good sleighing. Many teams out.
Best attd yet.
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Dec
21
22
23
25
26
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27
28
29
31
1892
Jan.
1
Left Beggsboro at 8:30 a.m. for home. Walked to
Mr. Nelsons.
James met Me then. Home by one
Hearty welcome!
Drove to Magnetawan with Mrs. Geddes. Warm, snow
melting. Roads nearly bare coming back. Visited
Mr. Muraro, & Grinton. Saw Mr. Jameson, & Mr.
McKenzie (Pres.) & Mr. Farrer (Meth). "Fanny"
had a hard pull. Met Mr. Mannering from Rye.
24 at home doing chores and reading.
Christmas Spent it at home withmy brothers family,
had a nice quiet evening, pleasant and happy.
Malcolm comes home by 11 fun McCormacks camp.
Travelled 40 miles, and felt very tired, but well.
Mai. drove me to Doe Lake P.O. Travelled then to Sp.
Fine cool day, but hard roads, and scarce any snow.
Fair cong. at all stations.
Bad roads, but little
snow. Had to walk all the way. Felt it. A little
late at Ems. in time at Novar. Sub.,"This rock
Christ Jesus" That all might build in Him!
Lovely day. Resting. Felt tired.
Dull sleet & snow. 30th Lovely sunshine. Reading.
Cold. Walked to Mr. Freelands Ems.
New Years day spent at Mr. Freelands. Had a sleigh
ride to Ems.
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Jan
11
12
13
14
15
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16
17
18
Dull morning. Went after dinner to Mr Bryces. He
has got the "Grippe". Stayed all night.
Visited Mr. Giles# Mr. Bosfield, Mr. Robb & Mr. McQullin.
Drove to Mr. Thoms Katrine.
Stayed all night. Got
colds too.
Drove to Mr. Buchanans.
Stayed all night.
Visited Mr. Galbraiths & Mrs. Wilsons, and then Mr.
Freelands.
Taking advantage of having the colt. Read
& prayed in all the houses.
Visited Assn McCaig, Mr. Thomson, & Mr. Clark & Mr.
Freelands.
Visited Mr. Neil Smith. Drove to Novar.
Cold clean day. Fair attd at Novar, good at Ems. &
Sp. Had Cutter. The colt shied at Ems. Neary a
accident.
How we are preserved.
Sub. "Likness to
King Jesus". What a priveledge to be like the Master.
Quite a few strangers at Ems. Visiting brought them out.
Drove home by bush road by Reids. Heavy fall of snow,
and drifted.
Very cold. Ar. at 2:30 at 7 went to
open meeting of 1.0. G. T. Fine social meeting, splendid
behavbur.
Expected Mr. Blatherwick (Baptist) but
dissappointed made me chairman instead.
Rev Mr. Miller
(Bap) present, who spoke and sung.
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Jan
19
23
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24
25
26
27
28
29
to 22. Helping at home. Went to Magnetawan on 22nd
with the team. Heavy roads and slush on lake. Saw
Mr. & Mrs.
Grinton. Quite a conversation with them.
Fellow Christians.
Left at 9 for Sp. Heavy snow. Broke the road to
junction there was one sleigh ahead. Better as I
approached Sp.
Good att at Sp & Ems. Poor at Sovar owing to all the
churches having service. Sub. "Christians defence"
Felt much at home. One person much impressed at JSiovar.
Trust that he will accept the Savious as his Sav. Oh
that men would flock to the Saviour.
Drove from Novar to Mr.Dicksons (5 miles). Arrived in
time for a great "Drift" storm. How it drifts, and how
cold, yet I should be thankful I was well sheltered.
Stayed two nights, and then the storm seemed over.
Visited Mr. Wm. Hoey's & Dan Campbells, all sick with
"La Grippe".
Drove from Mr. Dixsons to Mrs. Freelands Ems. Bad roads.
Broke the whiffletree in a drift. Thankful nothing
wor se .
Visited Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Spiers & Mr.
Murphy.
Visited Mr. Hill, Mr. Neakin, Mr. Thorton.
Just heard
of the death of Mr. Walker of Stisted. Another child of
God translated. God help us all to be ready. Died of
cancer in the tongue.
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Jan
X
Feb.
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
Drove to Novar.
Roads improved a little.
Fair Cong. Sub ’’Take my yoke upon you". What a
change if men would!
Felt at home in pressing men to
choose Christ and his yoke.
Left Sp. in the morning, drove to Mr. Campbells
Stisted.
Had dinner there and visited around there.
All glad to see me again. At form went to Mr. Paces.
Gave a ride to Miss ELckout the teacher, who boards
at Mr. Paces. What a hearty welcome!
Glad to meet
old Christian firends.
Drove to Aspdin. Hearty welcome at J.D.Smiths.
Visited Mr. Sproats.
Visited Mr. & Mrs. Darlings, Mr. Hemmings, James
Darlings and Mr. Whites.
Found Mrs. Whites little
girl still suffering from a terrible burn she got in
the fall.
Her flesh wasted with fire!
Whate a
patie rt child.
Visited Mr. Sporat, A. McDonald, Mrs. Walker. Missed
Fir. Walker, who died a week ago from cancer in the
tongue.
How he suffered.
Stayed all night at
Mr. Paces.
Drove to Sp. visited xMr. Campbell, Mrs. Murray.
Holden Hill, Mr. Heron, Mrs. Heron slowly recovering
from his fall.
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Feb
5
6
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7
8
9
10
11
13
Went to Foresters meeting at Sp. Spoke on "Aim
in life". Rev. Mr. McGillvray gave a grand address
on the benefit of the order of foresters.
Studying. Mr. James Rousell called upon me, told
me that Mrs. Sutherland was very sick.
Good cong. Sub. "The great Judgement" Cong very
att. oh that all present may at last hear Jesus
saying to them "Come ye blessed of my Father". Snowing
heavy.
Drove from Fiovar to Sp. Very heavy roads. Fanny
tired.
Drove home by noon. The last of the journey very
heavy. Found Mrs. Sutherland very low and weak.
Drove to Burk's Falls to consult the doctor. He
has good hopes of her. Late coming back and heavy
crossing the lake.
Helping at home. 12th In the afternoon James and I
drove to Walter Ballams to say "Good bye" as they
are leaving for the n. west. They drove to Burk's
falls. Attending Mr. Bethunes revival meeting. Met
Mr. Robertson (Pres) and x M r . Smillie (Meth) as well
as Mr. Bethune. Stayed with Mr. & Mrs. Blushill.
Took cars for Novar. Mr. Bethune on boat for
Gravenhurst.
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Feb
14
15
16
17
20
Fine day. Good cong.
Sub. "Unbelief".
Mr.
Dixon drove me to high bridge, got a ride there by
a team to Ems.
Geo. Copland came for me from Sp. with Rev. Mr.
Grants team. Had a quick ride to Sp. and then a
nice rest. Mr. Grant(Inspector) took the service
at Sp.
Walked to Mr. Freelands Ems. Visited Mr. Clarks
and Mr. Hamilton and the school at Ems.
Studying for tea meeting tonight and for Sabbath.
Attended tea-meeting.
Appointed chairman. Did not
feel at home. Spoke on "Snow"
as an emblemn of
what life should be. Very noisy meeting at first.
Dissappointed in Mr. Robertson if Burks Falls not
coming and Mr. Elliott & Sparling coming so late.
And some too if Mr. Tarts songs too frivilous.
Some
good things said and sung, but then was too much
mixing for a ch. churche tea meeting.
Forgive oh
forgive our heavenly Father whatever is earing.
18 19 Studying and copying my sermons in a book.
Went to Sp. very dull morning.
Like more snow.
Mrs. McGilvray spent the week with Mrs. Freeland,
before going to the M.W. another presbyterian family
leaving Novar.
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Very mild day. Good cong. except Novar.
Services
in all the churches then. Sub. "Jesus able to keep
from falling. Organ & choir at Emsdale. We cannot
keep ourselves, but He can. His is our Helper.
May we ever realize this!
Walked from Novar to Mr.Byces. Ems to visit Mr.
Bonsfield who is dying from mortification, begun
at his feet. Knows he is and professes to be ready.
May he be in reality.
Call again on Mr. Bonsfield.
Did all I could to get
the family to trust their saviour. Visited Mr.
Rattan (Meth)and then went to Mr. Freelands.
Studying.
25th do. 26th Went to Mr. Buchanans.
Took cars to Novar. Read and visited.
Good cong. Fine day. Sub."Our inheritance" Inh. of
sin, salvation and Heaven. We took the one, oh may
we accept the other! Was driven to high bridge Scotia.
Got a ride from Ems. to Sp. by a chance team.
Went home.
James met me. Got home at noon. Found
my sister-in-law very poorly, but slowly mending.
Also Daniel with a cold. March 1st. 2nd 3rd helping.
Drove to Sprucedale with cutter, and the colt "Dick".
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Fine day.
Good attd. Sub"Saul/ Saul why
persecuteth rhou me".
Oh how sinners and saved
sinners persecuteth Christ.
How can we do such
a think to our best friend.
Studying & visiting.
8th Drove to Mr. Smiths
Scotia and then to Mr. Freelands.
Urged the Smiths
to attend.
Drove to Sprucedale.
10th Drove to Whitehall with
Mip Copeland and Mip Annie Fowler. When passing
Sp. station, the cold shied at the engine, and
sprung into the deep snow.
No harm done.
How
thankful we ought to be!
Might indeed have been
otherwise.
Drove from Sp. to Ems.
Took Mrs. Peddie with me.
She is going to the "front".
After dinner (in
Mrs. Sherwoods") drove to Novar.
Visited Mr. McGillvrays, Mr. Finlays.
Cold north wind.
Good cong.
Sub. "The Ark".
Refered to the death of Mrs. Cooper, one of our
Novar members.
Best singing yet. What safety,
what security in the Ark, in Jesus!
Held cottage meeting at Mr. Herons, on Mrs Herons
account, she is still so sick after her accident
Small meeting but good feeling.
Spoke from
John 3 . 16 "The cream of the bible!
Drove to Midlothien for Mr. Rousell, who is to play
in the bass violin at our Sp tea meeting on 17th.
Was home for three hours.
Found all getting better.
How thankful!
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Spent at Sp. Head the Choir practice.
Prepared a short
address for tea-meeting on "Putting a true value on
everything.
Lovely day.
Full house at tea meeting.
Mr. Robertson
of B. F. in the chair. All came off well.
Realized
about $40.
Visited Mr. Dan Lawrence, he is very sick.
An unconverted Mr. and Mrs. Heron.
Drove with Mr. Robertson to Elmsdale. Spent the night
there.
Studying and walked to Sp. Mr. R. left this mor.
Enjoyed his company.
Cold north wind.
Small cong. Sub. "Looking unto Jesus."
Better attd at Novar village then usual. Got a ride
from Sp. to Elms, with Lafontins Coplands horse, and
got Mr.Freelands horse and cutter to Novar.
Good horse,
good cutter, and good roads and fine afternoon.
Reached
Novar at 6.
Good meeting.
Let me look to Jesus for
all the help I need.
Drove to Mr. Freelands Elm.
In time for dinner. Fine
ride.
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Went to Haldane hill. Got a ride to Sprucedale. Visited
all the way.
Slept at Mrs. Murrays Huldane Hill. Mrs.
Macade and her daughter Mrs. Murray are leaving for
"Chicago".
Both born in Latheron Caithness, Scotland.
May these visits by blessed.
Visited Mr. Alex Jameson, is mile past Huldane Hill, then
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walked back to Sprucedale got a ride to Mr. Thomsons,
visited Thomsons, Clarkes and Hamiltons, stayed at
Hamiltons all night.
Walked back to Sprucedale.
Lovely day. Good cong. Sub. "How shall we escape if we
neglect so great Salvation?" Oh that men would flee
to Jesus! Roads getting bad. Snow meltin.
Glad a
ride half way to Sp with Mr. Thomson. No organ at Ems.
or Sp. but excelent singing.
Resting, reading and writting.
Walked to Mr. Freelands, Ems. visited along with Mrs.
Bryce, Mrs. Carmichal, who had just burried her husband.
Also Mr. Cunningham. Stayed with Mr. Bryce. Improved
these opportunities, but not half as much as I might
have done.
In some houses I feel it hard to speak of
Jesus as I should like. Oh for less of the fear of
man, and more wisdom.
Visited Ge. McDonald, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Sherwood.
Walked to Sprucedale, visited Mrs. Corbett, whose
husband has just died in the Toronto Asylum. His re
mains came tonight. Had a short service.
2nd studying
Went to Mrs. Corbetts house at 8:30 At 9 had a short
service.
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At 10 the procession started for the grave yard.
Quite a number of teams.
After the ceremony at the
grave, church service began at 11*15.
Very impressive.
Crowded house. Many present for the first time since
I came.
Preached from John 11. 11 "Our friend Lazarus
Sleepeth". Mr. Corbett was a member of our church.
I tried to do good to the living. Mr. Dean drove
me to Ems.
Pools of water on the road.
Snow going
fast away. Walked from Ems. to Novar by the rail
way tract.
No meeting in Novar.
Only three came.
Stormy.
Resting and reading.
Felt tired.
Visited Mr. Finlay, Mrs. Fleming, Mr. McGillvray.
Settle with Mr. G. for board, who gave it in a pre
sent to the Church.
Settle with Mr. Cooper for
board also ($6.25)
Visited two strangers.
7th Reading and writting
& studying.
Went home as Mr. Johnston the student is coming
in this afternoon to supply for the summer.
Thus finished my winters labors in this field. What
success there has been, I know not fully, but be
knows and I leave it in His hands, praying that some
seeds cast in weakness may yet bring forth much
fruit, to His honor, praise and glory.
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Being again approinted to this field, and willing
to do what in me lies for Christs cause here, and
having prayerfully considered the whole matter, I
Left home this day to begin my appointment.
I have
been home all this summer, working in the fields,
tilling the ground, sowing the seed, and reaping
harvests of hay, and grain. And on Sabbaths in
Sunday school and in regular services sowing the
seed "the word of God".
Sorry to have to learn this
home field", yet hoping to be able to do more good^
under the Presbytery of Barrie.
Rowed accjoss our lake to "wood pile" . Took steamer to
Burks Falls at 5. Reached at 8. The last four miles
very dark, the steamer treading here way slowly and
carefully.
How aften have we to do this same in our
spiritual life. The difficulties great, the enemy
vigilent. "Watching unto prayer".
Stayed at Burks
Hotel.
Visited Mr. Whelpton and Mr. Todd.
14 Left by cars at 9:30 for Emsdale. Walked to Mr.
Freelands.
15 Left for Sprucedale.
Visited Mr. Hamilton, Clarks,
Thomsons, Mills, Peddies, and Capelands.
Boarding
with Mr. Macfarlane. What a stormy night, lightning
and torrents of rain!
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Cool morning but dry.
Good cong. Sub. "The truth
held in unrighteousness." Mr. Dean drove me to Ems.
Mrs. Bryce part of the way to Novar. God grant some
good may have been done.
Spent in Mr. Coopers when I board at Novar, reading
& studying.
Visited Mr. Ed. Hooie, Ronald Wovlie, and Mr.
Mattice.
Stayed at Mr. Mattice, it rained so.
Visited Mr. Bates (past Cyaprus)
Mr. Brown, Mr
Egerton, McKay.
Vis. Wm. Hooie, Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs.
McMillar, Mr. Dixon.
Stayed at Dixons.
21st. Vis.
Mr. Lovegrove, Mr. McGillvray, Mr. Cutherberts, Mr.
Murphy, Mr. Denham.
Read & prayed.
Studdied.
Good cong. at Novar & Sprucedale, small at Ems. Sub.
"Fiery furnace"
Left my notes at Novar, but go on
well for all that. Was driven by Mr. Mattice to
Scotia, walked to Ems. Driven by Mr. Hamilton to
Sp. Muddy roads to Sp.church glad I had Mr.
McFarlanes lantern. I wonder will there be more
additional ch. courage infused through my sabbath
efforts.
Oh for more of the spirit of the three
Hebrew Youths!
"At home" reading.
Intend to visit here this week.
Snow.
Snowing but mild.
Vis. Lar. F. Copeland, Mr. Taylor,
Mip Krixman.
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Vis. Mrs. Corbett, Mr. Smith.
Mr. Heron, D. Lawrence, Mr. Morrison, Mr. Copeland.
D. Copeland, Mr. Westwick, & Mrs Fowler.
Bad roads
heavy rain.
Spent last night at Bugslens. A ch. family. Then to
M r . McFar.
Muddy roads.
Good cong.
Full at Ems.
No service
in the Meth church.
Sub. "Continue ye in my love"
Several thanked me for my sermon.
There is an
inspiration in a full house. Geo. Copeland Jr.
drove me to Ems and Hamilton Sherwood to Novar.
Felt much at home in pleading.
Walked to Ems.
Boarding there at Mr. Freelands.
Vis. Mr. Bryces (stayed two nights) and Mr. Giles.
Mr. Robb, Mr. May, Mr. Macquillin, Mr. Taylor,
Mr. Sandwick.
Mr. Bosfield, Geo. McDonald & Mr. Buchanan.
Stayed
at night.
Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Freelands.
Very cold
snowing.
Took cars to Novar.
Bad roads.
Sorry to find one
of our newly joined members at Sp. worse of liquor
at Novar.
He fought manfully the demin for
six months, but from some dissappointment he yielded.
"Watch unto prayer".
Very mild Sabbath.
Had to walk to Ems.
Bad roads,
muddy.
Mrs. Bryce kindly drove me 2/3 to Sp. Very
thankfull.
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Met our Sp, nember, who had been intoxicated, in
his way to Sp.
I felt so sorry for Henry Hoffman.
May God help hime.
Sub "Elijah's message".
Small
cong.
At home in Mr. Macfarlanes.
Raining.
What a dreadful storm of wind.
Oh for the poor
sailors.
Very cold north wind, and snowing.
9th
Better day.
Vis. Mr. Hill. Mrs. Hill is a good ch.
A pleasure
to meet one.
Thanksgiving day.
Held a cottage
meeting at Mr. Copelands house.
Quite a few out
22 present.
Sub "Thou crownest the year with thy
goodness".
Visited Mr. Taylors, Shoemaker who had
fallen on the 4th from a frame barn which was being
raised.
He is getting wonderful well.
Vis. Mr. Chapman and Mr. Copeland who has been sick.
Told of the death of Frances Ramey of Burdeau settle
ment.
A young woman about 22. Was asked to bury her.
Preparing for funeral and Sabbath.
This is three
sermons for this week, one for Thursday, one for
Sab. & one for this funeral.
Fine Sabbath morning.
Two inches of snow, mild.
Good cong. at Sp. poor at Ems. fair at Novar.
Thanksgiving Sab.
Just as I was beginning service
at Sp. got word that
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the Methodist student would bury the remains of
Mip Ramsy.
He had been visiting her.
Held our
regular service, but alluded to the death.
The
funeral party had not arrived when we left the
church.
Sub. at Sp. "Bread of life"
at Ems &
Novar, "Thou crownest the year. Mr. Deans rig
drove me to Ems. Walked to Novar. Mr. Cooper
drove me to church.
Pouring of rain.
Cleared up in the afternoon.
Vis. Mr. McPhail and Mr. Godfrey.
15ht Wrote
home. Dull day. Felt tired.
Kep the house.
Raining & misty.
Raining.
Went by cars to Ems.
Heavy rain. Writting.
Cleared up in the afternoon.
All left the house but myself till tea time. Pre
paring for two weeks.
Took cars for Novar.
Very bad roads
Sub. "End of Faith" Bad roads. Mr. Cooper drove
me to Novar church, and l h miles farther.
Had to
walk all the rest, some 16 miles. Fearfull roads.
Never was so tired on a "field before.
When within
two miles of Sp. felt unable to go farther.
Rested
and prayed for help. Roads, forzen mud, and wet
spots.
Tired limbs, blistered feet, yet thankful
I made out and in time.
Never preached so tired.
Sat all the time I could.
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Mr. McFarlane drove me to Beffsboro/ 3^ miles on
my way home. Walked three miles when James met me.
Found all well. Roads so bad, that
the front of
a wood bob sleigh with the team.
Left for Sp. James drove Dick, in a single sleigh.
Good cong except at Ems. Mr. Dean drove me to Ems.
Walked to Novar.
Good tract on railway.
Mr. Cooper
drove me to Ch. and back.
Sub Afflictions.
Hard
subject to understand.
Reading 29th Studying.
Walked to Scotia. Vis John Smith and Neil Smith.
Stayed with Neil Smith.
Dec 1st Vis Mr. Sherwood
and Mr. Shaw, then to Mr. Freelands.
Studying.
3rd Train to Novar.
Good cong Mr. Gilmour of Doe Lake took the service
at Sprucedale, so I stayed at Ems. Sub. "Exceeding
riches of His grace".
Driven by T Dixon to Scotia,
then by T.H.
Studying 6th do. 7th Vis. Alex Freeland, Mr. Sang
Mr. Glendinning, Mr. Herd, Mr. Murphy, Mr Sherwood
and A. Ellis.
Left Mr. Freelands for Sp. Visited Mr. Mills.
Vis. T Peddie, Mip Kirkman, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Morrison
Mrs. M. Feels her failings and tries to rest in Jesus.
Vis. Mr. Copeland.
Studying.
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Good sleighing & roads.
Large cong Sub. "I am a
stranger".
Felt at home with the subject. Mrs.
Mills drove me to Ems. Mr. Shaw to Novar. Gods
people are strangers here.
Reading 13th Vis Mr. McPhail, Mr. Godfrey &
Mr. Denham.
Stormy, snowing 15th Lovely day. Walked to
Freelands.
Reading
17th Walked to Novar in the morning. Cool.
Lovely day, but felt tired and fell aslept for two
hours.
Snowing, but mild.
Good cong. Mr. Cooper drove me
to Scotia, Mr. Smith to Ems. Preached for the
Methodists.
Their anniversary. No service in our
own. Large cong. Subject "Kadish". Had to walk
to Sp. Mr. Hamilton dissappointed me.
Snowing & blowing. Ems. Meth tea meeting. Could
not go.
Keen frost. Mr. McFarlanes roof took fire. We soon
put it out.
Tea meeting at Sp. under "ladies Aid"
Fair turn
out good programme.
Self in chair. Mr. Gilmour of
Doe Lake and myself the only speakers.
I spoke On
"Yes and No" Made $25.
Walked to Ems. Attended the Ems. School exam and
Xmas tree, recitation and singing. All did well.
Mr. Chowen Chairman (English church clergyman).
I
spoke on "Arm in life" We had plenty of fruit and
cake. Vis. Geo McDonald. Had tea there and walked
back to Mr. Freelands.
In all 13 miles walk.
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Cars to Novar. Attended the U. B. tea meeting.
Large crowd spoke on "Aim in life". Four Speakers
One far too long.
Cars to Ems. then got a ride to Sp. by Mr. Peddies
team
Xmas Sub. "The word made flesh".
Cold day 20 below.
Mr. Morrison drove me to Ems. Good Cong there.
Mr. Geo. McDonald drove me to Novar and after service
to Ems. Novar church very cold.
Preached with one
overcoat on. Cold ride back, had to get out three
times. Walked from Scotia to Mr. Freelands. What a
delightful theme the birth of Christ!
What a change
it has made to the world.
May we let its influence
befit in our lives!
"Let your lights so shine before
men" .
Mr. Freeland drove me to Ems. Walked along railway
tract to Katrine.
James met me there.
Horn by five.
Found my dear wife very sick.
She has been sick for
more then a week.
Got doctors prescription, but not
much better. A little better on thursday. What a
blessing she feels in Gods hands and is ready for
whatever He sees best.
What a blessing a true
Christian wife is. One cannot be to thankful for this.
Left for Burks Falls.
Got a ride from Knolls, with
Mr. Morrison to within two miles.
Stayed with
Wm, Whelpton.
Vi3- Me. Todd.
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and Geo Whelpton. Met Mr. Blatherwick(Baptist
Minister of Bracebridge)
Spent a profitable
night there.
Left at 11 a.m. for Kovar; along with Mr.
Blatherwick. We had a conversation about the
sudden death of Ge. Silvester, Burk's Falls. He
was sawing down a tree, when a limb fell on him.
In a few days he was buried.
How may warnings
we get?
New Years day. Missed the "Watch Meeting" on New
Years eve.
Sub. "Gods Message"
A message for New
Years and every day, "Gods love to man". Good cong
though many absent that might be.
John Dixon drove
me to Scotia, T Smith to Ems. Our organist
at Ems. (Mip Spiers) present for the f i r ± time this
winter.
No organist at Sp. Sick. Mip Martin is
very regular at Sp.
Geo Copeland so kindly drove me to Todd;s corner
and Mr. Nelson to Midlathian.
Felt anxious to know
how my dear wife was.
She was poorly indeed. I
hope by blessing of God and the human means employed
she will get stronger.
We have done all we can for
her. We have laid her case before the throne of
grace.
Helped at home this week, in and out. One
way of serving the Lord "In His Name"!
James drove me to Doe Lake. Walked to Beggsboro.
Dinner there.
Vis. Mr. Bell & Mrs Lawrence. Walked
to Sprucedale.
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Fine clear cold morning.
Sub. "Snowing"
Tried
to show the responsibility of Christians in their
duty and priviledge of "Sowing beside all waters".
If all would do so, oh what a change would come over
the world.
Geo. Copeland drove me to Ems. Mr. Shaw to
Cyprus. (New Novar). We had fair cong. very good
at Ems. Many Mtheodists present.
Trust souls were
re-consecrated to God.
Resting.
Felt tired after the work at home, and the
days preaching. Fell asleep for two hours in the
afternoon.
Snowing heavy.
Stormy north wind.
Drifting. Vis. Mrs. Fleming
before she leaves.
Clear Vis. Wm. Hooie, Mr. Blin, Mrs. Nicholl.
Very
cold 37 below zero.
Took cars to Ems.
13th Met Mr. Ridman (Mrs at Keary)
We are to change this Sabbath.
Both got a ride to
Kearny.
Stayed at Mr. Mclvors (Mr R's boarding house).
Mr. Redman left for Novar, and I walked to Ravensworth.
Good service at 10:30 in Mr. Garrwicks house, (son of
Rev. T. Garrwich). House full fine singing.
Church
here not yet finished.
Sub "Oh that thou hadst
hearkened.
Mr. Garrwick drove me to Kearney.
Very
slow horse.
Yet in time.
Good cong. five Rom
Catholics present.
They have a fine churchhere.
I
suppose they will have to confess.
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this sin (What a thought!) of being present at our
meeting.
Walked to Mr. Buchanans. Vis. by the way Mr. Cong.
Mr. Balbraith & Mrs Wilson. Mr. Ridman met me at Mr
Buchanans. Spent a pleasent and profitable e vening.
Mr. Redman walked to Kearney and I to Ems. Vis. John
McDonalds, a ch. family, but strong Methodists & Mr.
Shaw.
Reading and writting.
Vis. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Clar, and Mr. Thomson. Walked
to Sp.
Vis. Mr. Armstrong John Westwick & B. Copeland. L. B.
Copeland Mrs. Westwick & Mip Garriot (who was
helping her)
I found laid aside with measels. Had a
hard time, but mending now. Mrs. Westwick feels
keenly she is not faithful enough to her saviour.
Mip G. professes to be a child of God.
Counselled & comforted from His dear word & promises.
Mild but slightly snowing.
Roads very good.
Best
cong. yet.
Sub. "A sword, a sword" Felt great freedom
in preaching, almost as if I was conscious of it
being my last apportunity of warning dying souls.
Some told me they felt the service blessed to there
souls, and that I seemed inspired.
Oh that we felt
more this way.
Geo Copeland drove me to Sp. Walked
to Novar.
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Reading.
24th Driven to Mr. Dixons (five miles
east of Novar ) so as I might have an opportunity
of visiting.
Vis. Mr Sinclair, Mr. Martin, Mr. Sinclair a member
of our church at Hamilton, but never yet joined us
here.
Too far to walk, and her husband to careless
to drive here.
Oh what indifference there is in
spiritual matters!
Very stormy drifting.
Read Dr. Cummings book "Bread
of life".
Vis. Mr. Lovegrove, Mrs. McGillvray, Mr. Guthbert
Dan Campbell, Mrs. Gillespie.
Mr. Rogers and Mrs
Hooie.
Had a nights singing with Mr. Hooie.
Snowing.
Heavy rain during the whole night.
Raining.
Went to Novar church in the midst of rain.
Only two came.
No service.
Back to Novar (one
mile), got lunch.
Started to walk by railway tract
for Ems.
Weather cleared up and a terrible west
wind sprung up. Bad walking, hardly able to keep
the tract with the wind and sinking in the snow.
Got in time to Ems.
Only 14 present. Sub. "Let your
light shine"
Three in choir, sang and played a
beautiful anthem during Collect.
Did not go to Sp. teribly drifting.
Lovely day. Sun shining. Writting, to make up for
lost ime.
Went to see Ge. McDonald who is to go away tonight for
Dorkes one of our members. He is well like by every
one. Wish them God speed.
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Visited Mr. Bryce. Stayed all night. Part of the
family at Armon.
Vis. Mr. Taylor, Mr. May, Mr. Robb, Mcquillan, Mr.
Bosfield and Mr. Giles.
Read and prayed with all
Many of them careless.
Vis. Mr. A. Freeland, Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Bates, Mip
Todd.
Got to Sprucedale with Mr. Heron.
Road full. 4th
Studying.
Stormy day, drifting some.
No tract to Sp. Church.
Only 12 present.
Driven to Ems. by Mr. Mills. Good
cong full choir. Walked to Novar by railway tract.
Real good walking.
20 present at Novar.
Sub. "Brazen serpent".
Snowing, getting deep.
Went by cars to B.F's Stayed
with Wm. Whelpton. Very kind to me. Visited Mr. Todd
Dr. Crawford and consulted about Mrs. Geddes health.
Took stage to Cecebe Bad roads, all drifted. Walked
accross the lake, bad walking. Some slush.
Daniel
met me and helped by giving me the snow shoes.
Found
Mrs. Geddes better. Very thankful. Our prayers
are for her.
Been helping at home. Wal ked today on snow shoes to
Cowans P. 0.
Took stage to B. F's Drifted roads.
Took 3 hours to go 10 miles.
Met two lumbermens
teams that ook 8 hours to go 6^ miles.
Horses
crowd so. Stayed at Wm. W. Visited Mr. Geo.Welptons.
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Took cars to Novar. 5 hours behind time.
Mild day.
Good cong. at Novar. Driven by Mr. T.
Dixon to "high bridge".
Walked to Ems. by rail
way tract.
Tract very good.
Large cong. at Ems.
Church nearly full. Driven towithin two miles of
Sp. by Mr. Shaw. Held service on Sp. in Mr.
Copelands house, the road not being broken to the
church.
Room full.
Sub at Sp. & Novar "Let your
light so shine" at Ems. "Is not my word like a
fire saith the Lord". Splendid attention.
Got a ride to Mr. Freelands. Roads improving.
Writting.
In the afternoon visited Mr. Sandwich; s
widow.
Writting, vis. Mr. Herd, Mr. Shaw, Mrs. A. Freeland.
Vis Mr. Hamilton, Mr. & Mrs H. has been sick, but
getting better. Vis Mr. Smith "Scotia". Old Mr. J
was an elder outside.
The sons do not take the in
terest spiritually that they might.
Walked to Novar. Attended a meeting to reconsruct
the Union S. School. Owing to the Methodists this
has come to nought.
Took cars to Huntsville.
Changing with Mr. Siverwright
who takes the anniversary services tomorrow at
Emsdale.
Stormy day, snowing 6 drifting. Sub. at morning
meeting at
�1893
Feb
19
20
21
25
X
26
27
March
4
H. and afternoon meeting at Allansville. "Oh that
thou hadst hearkened"
Good cong for such a day.
Wild drive out to O.S. Sub for night at H. "Con
tinue ye in my love" Better cong.
Train late, too late for tea meeting at E so took
cars for B. F's. Put up at Burk House, too late to
stay with friends.
Left by stage for home. Found Mrs. Geddes very weak.
Left home for Burks Falls. Got a ride by Mr. Mitchel.
Vis Geo. Whelpton, Mrs. Blashill, Wm. Whelpton
staid with T. D. Reid, where Mr. Patterson boards
Mr. Siverwiight Huntsville is to be at the opening of
the new church at Sprucedale, Mr. P. goes to
Huntsville and I at Burks Falls.
Got the horse & cutter xYLr. P. uses. Drove to
Birndale. Small cong. there. Back to Burk's Falls
Good cong, though snowing. Drove out to Katrine
small cong. Lovely clear night to drive back. Sub.
today "Continue ye in my love"
Walked home. Had dinner in W. Silvesters. Found Mrs.
G improving slowly. All the others well.
Left home at 7i'30 Walked to Midlothian, Thomas Gertridge
drove me by Rousels saw log road to Doe Lake P. 0.
�1893
March
X
4
Walked from P. 0. to Sprucedale.
Had dinner at
Beggsboro.
All this week it has been snowing &
drifting, so roads are bad.
5 Fine day.
Good cong at Spruce & Ems. Fair at
Novar.
First time preached in new church at
Sp. Fine church easy to speak in. They had good
cong at the three services on opening sabbath.
Rev Martin from Toronto & Siverwright from
Huntsville.
Crowded tea meeting on Monday night
{26 & 27 Feb)
Realized about $100 at tea
meeting and $26 on Sabbath. Was driven to day by Mr
Deans rig to Ems. & walked by r. tract to Novar. The
tract good.
6 Took car for Ems. Got a ride to Mr. Bryces. Mr.
Thomson Mrs. Bryces father very sick. One of Christs
own.
Hard to see if he is to recover, but if not,
he is prepared to die.
7 Went to Mr. Freelands. Writting & studying.
8 Vis. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Clark & Mr Thomson. Arrived
at Sp. at 7:30 vis Mr. Mills, Mr Deans, Mr. Copeland.
9 Mis. meeting. But, the roads being so bad, Mr.
Finlay did not arrive, till after the meeting was
over 9:30.
Mr. F. was not pleased that I did not
make better arrangements for him being driven to
Sp.
I did the best I could, but oh the roads were
bad indeed.
�1893
March
10
11
X
12
13
16
17
Mip. Meeting at Emsdale. I was chairman. Left the
speaking to Mr. F. He did well. Gave us a fund of
information on our home mission work.
Had a bus
iness meeting afterward about getting an ordained
missionary.
Agreed to try to see if they could
raise enough.
Choir led our singing.
Saw Mr. F. off for Novar by cars.
I did not go as
the roads are so bad.
It will be enough to get Mr.
F driven to Ems.
What a night of rain. Cleared up about 8 a.m. Mr.
Finlay took the com service at Novar.
At one o'
clock it began to rain at Novar, and rained till
four.
Mr. F. did not come to Emsdale service. We
waited an hour, then I took the service to teams
out, the roads so soft.
About 30 present. Subject
"Our Guid". After service it was too late to go
to Sprucedale with such roads.
Had Mr. F. come to
Ems, though late, I would have left the service and
gone to Sprucedale.
Mr. Finlay walked up to Mr. Bryces from Novar last
night. Saw him today. He explained all to me. We
had no rain yesterday after 8 a.m. at Ems, but
they had at Novar.
Visited Mr. Sahw and Mrs. Buchanan. Hard to get some
out to church.
Visited Mr. Clark, Mrs. Turner then walked to
Sprucedale.
�1893
March
X
19
20
21
X
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
18 Visited Mr. Peddie, Mr. Copeland and Mr. Stewart.
Fine mild day. Good cong. Sub."What dost thou here?"
Tried to make it a personal matter between God and
their conscience.
Driven to Ems.by Mr. Morrison
Walked to Novar.
Lovely day.
Visited Mr. Hooie to make up the half
yearly statement.
Got my foot sprained cbn Sabbath
night.
Very mild.
Foot still sore, cannot visit though
I would like being so near the end of my six months.
Still very firm. Been three days in the house.
Lovely day.
Driven to Ems. Walked to Sp. Large
Con sub "Awake out of sleep"
Felt at hoem Plead
with the people.
Vis Mr Corbett, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Fowler, Beggsboro
Found Mrs. Fowler had gone away wouth to visit her
friends.
Vis Mr. Heron, Mr. Stevenson, D. Lawrence & Mr Copeland.
Vis Mr. Dalglish, John Marshall, Mr. Hill, La F.
Copeland.
Sent for by Mr. Bryce. His father-in-law Mr Thomson is
dead. Mr. Bryce's son drove me to Mr. Freelands.
Conducted Mr. Thomsons funeral service. A short
service at the house. Text "I am the re. and the
life". Funeral sermon on Sabbath. What a blessing
to know he is safe with Jesus, a solemn service.
Many in tears, while I plead with them.
�1893
April
X
1
2
3
4
Drove from Ems. to Sp. by stage. Bad roads. Rain
through the night.
Vix. Mr. Peddie, had dinner
then. Vis Mr. Stewart, had tea there. Vis Mip
Kirkman. Farewell visits.
Bright sunny day. Had a good cong. at Sp. Sub.
"Jesus the light of the world"
Crowded at Ems.
Mr. Thomson's funeral sermon. Sub. 0 r friend
u
Lazarus sleepeth". Very impressive.
Beautiful
singing, so appropriate.
Fair cong at Novar.
Many
came though the roads were bad. One woman at Ems.
anxious about her conversion Tried to point her to
the Saviour.
Spent all my spare time with here after
service. A little late at Novar.
Was driven from
Sp. to Ems by Lochart Copeland and had to walk to
Novar.
Mr. Cooper drove me to church and back.
Hearty shaking of hands at all the stations, many
expressing a wish that we were staying.
After Vis. friends at Novar, took cars to Ems.
Then
walked to Mr. Bryces . Stayed all night. Mrs.
Thomson feels the loss of her husband, but is resigned
to her Fathers will.
Walked this morning to Mr. Freelands. Wrote and
read. At 4 p.m. went to Ems station with trunk.
Took
cars to
�1893
April
4
5
6
19
Burks Falls.
Spent the night in Burks Hotel.
Read a part of a "Christians secret of a happy
life".
Got home, and found Mrs. Geddess much better and the
rest well.
Glad to be home again.
Spent the day in writing friends on the field.
Do
not yet know whether I am to be out on the mission
field this summer or not.
But at home or abroad,
I trust I may be able to be the human means of doing
some good.
Got word from Mr. Finlay to go for a few weeks on
the commander field as the missionary is sick.
Will
start on friday 28th for Rye, Com, and Nippissing
Village.
Have written to the station that I will be
with them on Sabbath 30th.
The distances between
the stations are very long.
So long indeed that if
they cannot drive a part of the way I will be unable
to keep in the field.
I trust the friends will help
me.
May God use me for these weeks rn my prayers. May
souls be saved.
May Christians be encouraged.
Jas Geddes.
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TAKEN FROM THE ORIGINAL DIARY OF
JAMES GEDDES
A. S
. Barber, 1973.
�PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL at EAGLE LAKE SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL
Opening hymn Shall we Gather at the River Xmas 1890
Prayer
Tea
Chairmans Address.
Rec.
Dia.
Hymn
Rec.
Rec.
Rec.
Hymn
Rec.
Dia.
Hymn
Rec.
Rec.
Dia.
Rec.
Hymn
Rec.
Rec.
Song.
Rec.
Hymn
Clos_
opening address Wellington Vanmeer
The Birds 6 boys & girls
Our Cheerful Sabbath Home - school
Rock of Ages Sarah Jane Parks
No Grace Ellis
Mr. Nobody Alex Bone
The blood of the Lamb Choir
The little orphans S. J. Parks
Little things six schoolars
Beautiful Sunshine school
The little angel Maggi Robertson
The sluggard Westley Venmeer
Jesus & the Soul Mr. Mints & Mr. Tennant
The cancelled bond Sarah J. Parks
Down in the valley Mrs. McGuir
The Teetotollar Well. Vanmeer
I am a little girl Eva Parks
ng
Death Song
The Sunbeam
Beautiful City
Address
Mr. Aberdeen
Sarah May Tough
Choir
David Tough
Christmas Tree
Votes of Thanks
�DIARY OF JAMES GEDDES
Appointed to South Falls, Eagles Lake, Rye & Commanda
1889
Oct. 31
Nov. 1
2
X 3
4
5
6
8
9
X 10
X 17
X 24
Went by steamer to Burk's Falls for South River.
Earnestly prayed to God for help in this work.
Went to Eagle Lake to visit before Sabbath Service.
Went to South River and visited several families.
Service at D.R. & E.L. Text 1 Pet. 1. 394 (Our
Inheritance). Felt at home in the service. Trust some
good done.
Visited at Eagle Lake. Getting acquainted with the people.
Visited at Eagle Lake. Wonder am I to be blessed in this
work.
Visited Rye. 7th. Visited Rye. Oh for the true spirit
of work.
Visited Commanda.. 9th Visited Com. people scattered.
Many indifferent as to the pres, cause. Oh for refreshing
times.
Back to Rye at 7:30 held Bible Class. Quite a number of
good men & women present. Can I do them good? Help!
Service at Rye & Com. Subject "Our Inheritance". Asked
help of God. Surely the weak things will be made strong.
11th to 16 spent in visiting and studying.
Service at D.R. & E. L. Sub. "Continue Ye in my Love"
attendence good. Atten. good. May He follow with the
blessing. 18th to 23 visiting & studying.
Ser. at Rye & Com. Sub. "Continue Ye in my Love"
good attendence. Atten. good. One person much impressed.
�SOUTH RIVER EAGLE LAKE RYE & COMMANDA
1889
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to 30th vis. & studying.
Ser. at D.R. & E. L. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world
2 to 6th studying for Missionary Meetings.
Started with Mr. Finlay, Eagle Lake for Rye. Miss.
Meeting, but instead went to Magnetawan. Walked 12
miles, stayed with Mr. Grinton.
Got Mr. S. G. Best's cutter. Went to Miss. Road.
Preached at Miss. Road at 10. Spence at 2:30 and
Magnetawan at 6:30. Poured of rain. But pretty good
meetings. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world."
9th to 14th at home. Found all well. God be praised.
Ser. at S. R. & E. L. Sub. "The Judgement". Roads bad
16th to 18 studying.
Tues. meeting at S. R. Rain, yet good atten. Mr.
Robertson of Sundridge, Mr. Sinewright of Huntsville,
Mr. Smith of Powassan & Mr. Sanderson of S. R. speakers
Mr. J. D. Reid of "Arrow Burk's Falls, chairman. Good
meeting, good addresses. $ about 34.
Social 10 cents. Wet night, pretty good attendance.
Mr. Sanderson (meth.) & myself the only speakers.
Nov. 25
Dec. 1
X
6
7
8
15
X '
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�1889
Dec
X
1890
Jan
X
22 Serv. at Rye & Com. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world",
att. fair. atten. good. Roads rather bad. "Hope
in God" 23 & 25 visited at Com & Rye. Oh for a
refreshing.
25 Spent Chrismas with Mr. Tennant, along with Mr. & Mrs.
Mip Aberdeen. Quiet but happy night. The Davisons born,
what an inestimable blessing. In Him and through Him
all blessings flow. Praise Him!
26 to 28 Studying and reading.
29 Ser. at S. R. & E. L. Sub. "Christians defence". Bad
roads, poor att. Felt a blessing in my soul. What
security in Christ! 30th to 3rd. Visited Mr. McCaig's
to Mr. Aberdeen's, a new road to one. Spent New Years
day with Mr. McCaig & R. Aberdeen.
4 Went to Rye. Good Bible Class.
5 Ser. Rye & Com. Sub. "Christians Defence ". 2 Kings
16. Roads very icy with snow. Poor att. Pretty tired.
Got a ride back same night to Mrs. McLarens.
6 Went to Eagle Lake. 7th Visited Mr. Snow & Mr. McQuinn
Heavy snow and wind. Drifting. Slept at Mr. McQuinns.
9 Went to Sundridge. Stayed with Mr. Barrowman. Saw
Mr. Robertson. Enjoyed his company. Blessed him.
�1889
Jan 10
11
X 12
13
15
17
X 19
20
Preached at Mr. Hills School on "Jesus the light of the
world.
Went with own team to Mr. Dukes at Hartfell. New road
to Mrs.?Heavy fall of snow.
Ser. at Lynch Lake, Hartfell & Sundridge. Mr. Duke drove
me. Heavy roads. Poor att. Lynch Lake Sub. "Christian
defence". School house very cold. Fire would not go.
Cold service. Hartfell & Sundridge "Jesus the light of
the world. Better attendance, service warm. Oh that the
fire celestial would be imparted." Help!
Heavy rain. Back to S. R. in afternoon. Visited.
Came to E. L. with Mr. Tennants sleigh. Studying 16.
Went to Rye. Visited Mrs. Mannering.
Good Service at Rye. Large congregation. Roads good.
Text "If we recieve the witness of men, the witness of
God is greater". Trust it will strengthen one faith.
Poor att. at Com. Service seemed cold. Oh for refresh
ing times.! We must work for it, must pray for it.
Walked back i
o Rye after service.
Went home. Mai met me with the team. Raining.
�1890
Jan 20
21
22
23
24
25
X 26
27
28
29
Got home by five. Found all well.
Mr. Whelpton visited me. Felt a little sick.
Felt better. Mai and I drove to Burk's Falls.
Visited Mr. Drinnan. Had pleasant Christian intercourse.
Telegraphed to Malcolm Morris. Afraid some accident has
happened to him. Home by six o™clock.
Doing chores. Can serve the Lord even here.
Walked to Magnetawan. Found Mr. Grinton sick.
Drove to South River with our own sleigh. Took Mrs.
Geddes with me. Visited Mr. Geo. May at Sundridge.
Arrived at Mr. Hulditche at five.
Good service at S. R. Mr. Downey sick. Mr. Aberdeen
absent. Sub. "If we receive the witness of Men". Mr
McQuinn led the singing. Surely some good done. Good
ser. at E. L. Felt the power of the spirit. How I
wished every one hearing me would become united to Christ!
Oh that that blessful time would come.
Visited Henry Tough with Mrs. Geddes.
Visited South River. Staid with Mrs. Hulditch.
Heavenly conversion. Tis a real blessing to be with a
child of God.
Visited Mr. Downey. Remained over night. Felt cheered
in the Christian Race by our intercourse.
�1890
Jan. 30
31
Feb. 1
X 2
3
5
7
Visited John Snow and family. Then Mr. Moore.
Back to Eagle Lake. Visited Mr. Conley by the way.
Went to Rye. Visited Mr. Archer & Mr. Russel & family,
Mr. Philip Smith & Family, Mr. Folke, Trent & Sen. Had
a nice bible class at night. Subject "Jesus brought
into the Temple. Felt at home on this beautiful phrase
of Christs life. Oh that we were more dedicated.
Sabbath. Good meeting at Rye. Sub. "Falling asleep
in Jesus". Beautiful thought I May we all be enabled
to do so. Let us work for it.
Good meeting at Commanda. One there who never came
before. Encouraging. God grant some good is being done
in this cold place.
Left after service, drove to Mrs. McLarens. Had tea
and drove to Mr. Woods. Fine night, moonlight.
Left Rye for home. Reached Magnetawan about 12 o'clock.
Home at five. All well.
Visited Mr. Rousel, found him sick with influenza.
Visited Mrs. Gutridge, sick too with cold.
Visited Mr. Mitchell. Found Mrs. Stewart from Sask.
Maria home. All well. Visited Mrs. Noll too.
�1890
Feb. 8
X 9
10
13
X 16
17
19
20
21
22
X 23
Drove with James to Sundridge# took cars to South River.
Sabbath. Good meeting Sub. "Asleet in Jesus" Had a
hoarseness in throat. Good meeting too at Eagle Lake.
Feel the blessedness of sowing the word. May my own
soul be watered and refreshed and God glorified.
Studying 11th to 12th visited Mr. Halls Eagle Lake.
& 14th Vis. Mr. McCaig, Geo. McCaig & Mr Aberdeen.
Back to Eagle Lake 15th went to Rye Bible Class only 7.
Service at Rye and Commanda, very good attendence.
Sub. "Saul, Saul why persecutest thou me". Tried to
make it a personal matter. Trust the Holy Spirit sent
the truth home. Oh how aften we do persecute the loving
Saviour!
Walked back to Mrs. McLarens. 18th Back to Eagle Lake.
Vis. Mrs. Mat. Parks. Mark Robertson, Geo. McCaig.
Service at Mr. McGuirs. Drifting very bad. Few present.
Vis. Mr. McCurdy, Mr. Aberdeen,then went to South River.
Vis. Frank Downey, Wm. Holditch, Mrs. Taylor
Ser. at South River. Good atten. Good roads.
Serv. at Eagle Lake. Atten. Good. Had to walk but 1%
miles. Attention very good. Trust the subject will
help people to reflect, and change. Sub."Saul, Saul
why persecutest.
II
�Feb 24
25
26
to
28
March 1
X 2
Attended Mrs McCains funeral. She died on Friday morning.
Funeral services at her house at ten in the morning.
Text John 11. 25 & 26. Solemn occasion crowded house.
Felt the occasion, and preached sermon earnestly. Oh
that all were prepared for death. Went with the remains
to Sundridge. Solemn service at the grave. Much weeping.
Oh that it may make the mourners turn to Jesus! The only
Refuge!
Reached Eagle Lake at 8 p.m.
Very tired. Hardly can read or study. But willl feel
sure have the blessing of sleep to-night.
Rose refreshed. Feel thankful to the "Giver of all
Good. Read, wrote, and studied. Preparing a few sermons
that I might be enabled to visit home, and the families
of my stations. Visiting, conversation, reading & prayer.
Walked to Rye. Visited Mr. Folke. Very sick, and I fear
near the end of his journey. Spoke seriously to him and
feel glad that he was prepared to die. What a blessing.
Service very good at Rye. Best att yet. Trust much good
was the result. Poor att. at Commanda. Cold church
(fire would not burn) and I fear cold service.
�1890
March 3
4
5
6
7& 8
X 9
10
14
15
X 16
Visited Mr. Mawe, Mr. Arthur, Mrs Carrs, Mr. Bone,
Mr. Collins, Mr. Young, and Mr. Henleys, and Mr. Clarks.
Cannot get roused up to come to service. Some will promise,
but will not always perform. Oh that their hearts were
fired with love!
Travelled to Mrs. McLarens. Stayed at night.
Travelled to Mr. Noods. Visited Mrs. Mannering. Walked
to Eagle Lake. Found all well. Goat a letter from home.
Glad to here all better from the colds.
Walked to Geo. McCaigs, then to Mr. McGuirs, held a
meeting there. Good attendance. Sub. "Asleep in Jesus".
Visited at South River.
Service at South River & Eagle Lake. Sub. "The people
swelt in Kadesh". Pleading for deciding for Christ. No
halting at the boundry line." "Step over the line" through
the help fo the Spirit.
Went home, Malcolm met me. Found all well, and glad to
see me.
Left for Rye. Dinner at Mr. Woods, left with Mr. Cameron
for Commanda. Visited at Commands.
Visited at the settlement, intimating change of hours of
service.
Service at 10 at Com. Good meeting. Sub. "Fiery furnace"
Service at Rye at 3. Good attendance. Same sub. Many
seemed interested. Trust the Holy Spirit would send home
the truth.
�1890
Marchi6
17
18
19
20
21
22
X 23
24
25
29
Walked after service to Eagle Lake. Fine cool night.
Got a ride to South River. Visited Mr. Snow.
Went to Barrie. Left at 5:35 a.m. At Presbytery meeting
by 12. Examined by the committee. Easily passed. Spent
most of the day in the meeting.
Left Barrie for South River at 3 p.m. Saw most of
Gient trade of taking ice to the United States, hundreds
employed. Saw ice flows, ice slides (elevated by steam)
Visited Mr. Unger, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Boreas, Mr. Minto.
Visited Mrs. Greaves, Mrs. Holditch, Mrs. Mood.,
Visited Mr. Erbe, Mr. Peacemen.
Service at South River, & Eagle Lake. Sub. "Fiery Furnace"
Good attendance & attention. Mr. Downey drove me. Good
service. Felt the inspiration. God help all Christians
stand to their feet.
Studying.
Walked home (26 miles) Found all well. Consulted about
staying longer in the field. Resolved to stay till other
supply came, or all the summer if supply would be soon.
Want to work somewhere for the Master.
Drove from home to Rye with young Cult and Malcolm.
Lovely day. Had a nice stay at Magnetawan.
�1890
March 30
X
31
April 1
2
3
4
5
Service at Rye & Commanda. Good meeting at Rye, but very
poor at Com. When shall the work revive? Oh Lord bare
thhe hand. Thine is the power and thine be the glory.
Drove back to Rye same night. Sub. "Is not my world."
Malcolm went home, and I visited at Rye. Walked to
Eagle Lake same night. Lovely night. God was with me.
Studidied.
Went to George McCaigs, Mr. Waters, Joe McGuir and passed
the night with Mr. Aberdeen. Prayer and reading & con
versation with all. A good way of serving the Master I
think.
Visited Mr. McGuir. Held a service there. good attendance
and attention. Spoke on "lam the doors" May some have
entered.
At Mr. Aberdeens. Read & conversed. Sang the song of Zion
At Mr. Downeys South River. Visited Mrs. Taylor, Mrs
Greaves, Mrs. Holditch. Studided for Sabbath
Good service at S.R. Poor attend, at Eagle Lake. Text
"Is not my word like as a fire saith the Lord".
Hope many warmed & cheered and some brought into this
fold. How hard to reach the masses!
X 6
�1890
April 7
8
11
12
X 13
14
15
16
Went to Mr. James Frowman child's funeral.
Large gathering. Text "The flower fadeth, but the
word of the Lord shall endure for ever." Impressive
service, many in tears. Young child, about one year,
gone to Jesus to bloom in the garden of Heaven.
Oh that the little Angel may dress the parents thus.
9th &. 10th Studying.
Went to Mecinoma & Spring Lake visited every home.
Went to Rye, found friends all well.
Service at Rye. Very good att. & atten. Many thanks
will be the last Sub. for sleighing, so availed themselves.
School house full. Subject :"The Rock Christ Jesus.
Trust many are in this foundation. No other safe.
Small meeting at Com. When will the people be roused?
Visited Mr. Maw. Hada tea with Mr. Peaves the Meth.
student. First time we met. Glad to meet as church
worker. "As iron sharpens iron" so I trust our meeting
together will quicken both of us.
Visited Mrs. McLaren, and then to Mr. Woods.
Then to Eagle Lake. The roads very bad.
�1890
April 17
18
X 20
21
25
26
X 27
Studying. Read Drummonds "Natural Law in the Spiritual
World". Many splendid thoughts.
Went to South River. Visited Mr. Snow, Mrs. Holditch,
Mr. Frank Downey. 19th Visited & studyed.
Service at South River. Bad roads, but good attendance
principally males. Subject "Jesus the Rock of our
Salvation" Just the simple gospel, the "good News"
I felt an inspiration. May perhaps never meet the
same congregation again, but rust meet many of them in the
"Many Mansions". Good service at Eagle Lake. Felt as
if I was speaking to God's own people. Most of the
congregation being members. Mostly males, only six
females. Bad roads.
Studying and writting. 22, 23, 24th studying and visiting
Went to Rye, visited Mr. Parks.
Bible Class for the last time. Had a good meeting.
Trust to meet many of the class yet.
Good services at Rye and Commanda. People turned out well.
Excelent attention. Preached "How shall we escape if
we neglect so great salvation. " Warned, plead, and
entreated my to flee to Jesus.
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April 27
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Went to visit Mr. Bones family, spent Sabbath night
with them. Oh that we all would be in earnest about the
things that pertain to our souls salvation.
Went to the village, visited several families, bade
good-bye. Visited Mrs. McLarens, then walked to Rye.
Left by stage for home by Magnetawan. Spent night with
Mr. Grinton and family.
Walked home in the midst of rain. Found a hearty welcome,
and all well.
Thus finished by six months in the mission field
of South River, Eagle Lake, Rye and Commanda,
Enjoying the service, the people, good health,
and the walking in a fair measure. May the
blessing of our God attend the effort for good.
Jas Geddes
Ce-Cebe Lake
Parry Sound District
Canada.
�SOUTH RIVER, EAGLE LAKE, RYE and COMMANDA STATIONS
1890
Oct 17
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Left home in the afternoon by steamer.
Left Burks' Falls at 8 p.m. arriving at South River
at 9. Welcomed by Mr. Downie, Glad to be again the
field, and trust the endeavour will be blessed by our
Heavenly Father.
Visited Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Taylor, and Mrs. Geo.Travine.
Trust who dropped a wind in season.
Preached at South River & Eagle Lake on "I will guide
thee with mine eye." Felt at home in the service.
Good number, good attention. Oh for the blessing!
Studying & writting.
Visited Andrew McGee, Mr. Preston and Mr. Harrison
Read & prayed. Trust that some heart has been touched.
Visited Mark Robertson, Mrs. Parks, and Charles Ruble.
Urged them to attend divine service. How cold in this
duty does some seem to be. Oh God rouse them.
Visited Mr. Tough. Found the boy David confined with a
swelled leg. Reading and writting.
Went to Rye in the afternoon. Had a warm welcome at
Mr. Woods. What a fine Christian he is.
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Oct. 25
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Nov 1
Visited Mr. Russel, Mr. Archer, Mr. Philip Smith,
Mr. Folke, Ralph Folke, Found Mrs Ralph very sick.
God is good. Trust she will be drawn to him. How
much need we all have.
Services good at Rye, and the best ever Had at
Commanda. Still it is hard to get people to live as
the word of God teaches. Sub "I will guide thee.
Visited at Commanda settlement. A hearty welcome.
Visited Arthur Day, Mr. Zine, Davis Smith, Mrs. Parks.
Walked to Eagle Lake. Wrote letters, and studied.
Walked to Geo. McCaigs, Jas McGuirs & Robt Aberdeen.
Got a hearty welcome. Had a profitable little prayer
meeting at Mr. McGinn's. Text "Hope the anchor of the
Soul."
Visited Mr. Snow's, Mr. Hills, Mrs. McQueen, Mr. Conollys
Glad to see me. Read & prayed. Trust that these visi
tations are blessed on souls. They let us know each other
and our wants.
Visited Mr. Moore, Mr. Brockville, Found Mrs. B. anxious
about her duty as to joining the church. She has three
children not baptized. May the Lord help her to see her
duty. I trust I did my duty by them. My prayers are
with them.
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Nov 2
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Service good at South River, notwithstanding the
slushy roads and falling snow. Sub. "How shall we
escape". Poor attendance at Eagle Lake. Felt the
influence of the Holy Spirit.
Studying. 4th Reading & studying. 5th writting & I
do &. visiting. 7th studying 8th walked to Rye.
Had a good Bible Class. Sub. Jesus before Pilate &
Herod.
Service but poorly att. at Rye. Better at Com. Roads
very bad. 4 inches of snow, and a crust and raining.
But yet was in time. Spoke of "The Truth held in
unr ighteousness.
Visited at Com and at Mrs. McLarens. Spend monday night
with Mr. Wright, the young methodist student, at Mr
Woods . He has many discouragements. Hope God will open
up his way. He will I trust be a faithful servant.
Had a fine Cottage meetingat Dick Mannerings. Well
attended spoke on the cream of the bible John 3.16.
Some impressed.
Walked to Eagle Lake. Answered letters.
Studying.
Visited Ge. McCaig, Mr. Waters, Joseph McGinn, Jas.McGinn,
Robert Aberdeen. Lovely day, sun shining. Oh for the
shining of the Sun of Righteousness! 15th visited
South River. Staid at Mrs. Holditches.
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Nov. 16
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Service at South River. Fine day, but muddy roads.
Best attendance yet. Sub. Truth held in unrighteiousness
Rom. 1.18. Semeed inspired. Trust good done. At Eagle
Lake atten. also very good. Same subject. Oh how many
"hold the Truth in Unrighteousness." Bare thine arm
O Lord". Open the blinded eyes."
Reading, writting and studying. 18th The same.
The same. 20th. Weather stormy, and roads bad, so I am
preparing a few sermons so that I may be able to visit
when the roads get better. Trust I should be able to
say a word in season to some careless one, or encourage
a weary one.
Went to Spring Lake. Remained at night with Walter Folk.
Visited Mr. Pawson, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Folks and Mrs. Woods.
Good service at Rye & Com. Roads very frosty, but good.
The best attendance yet at Com. Preached from Lucke 18.
27. "Gods Power" Excelent att. Oh for the power of
God to influence these tations.
Walked to Mrs. McLarens 25th Walked to Mrs. Woods. Had
a nice cottage meeting at Philip Smiths. Some visibly
affected.
Walked to Eagle Lake & studyed. 27th Read & studyed.
Walked to Mr. McGirr's for prayer meeting. Snowing.
�1890
Dec 14
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29
Service at South River & Eagle Lake, good attd.
Best ever had at E. L. Seven sleighs at the door. Sub.
"Oh that those wouldst hearken to my commandmentsi"
Felt quite at home with this sub. When will man listen.
Studyed, and preparing for E.Lake S.S.Social.
Attended the S.S.Social. Full house. All seemed pleased.
Spoke on being "true to the core" Everything spoken &
sung was good, and if acted on would bless.
18th, 19th Reading, writting and studying.
Went to Rye. Held Bible Class.
Service at Rye & Com. Fair attd. Stormy. Walked to Com
and back to Rye same night. Spoke from Izek 21. 9 & 10th.
What a strong warning to sinners. Would think every one
would see this and flee to Jesus! Felt the influence of
the Holy Spirit.
Went home by Magnetawan. Had good roads. James met me
with the horse & sleigh. Home by 2 P.M. Found all well.
Left home for South River. Arrived at five. Good roads.
Good service at Eagle Lake, but poor at S.Riv. Very cold
Sub. "A sword a sword
Went home to spend the New Year.
1891
Jan X 4 Mr. Grinton took the Rye and Com apointment for me.
�1890
Nov 28
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Had a profitable cottage meeting at Mr. McGirrs. Subject
"Godliness" Good attend. 29th Visited Mr. Aberdeen,
Mr. Snow, Mrs. Greaves, Mr. Downes, Mrs. Taylors.
Service at South River. Day threatning. Poor attd.
Better attd. at E. Lake. Sub. "Gods power." Oh that the
time would come when sinners would allow the Savious to
use his saving power! Walked from E. Lake after service
to Mecunoma. On Monday morning started for home by
Magnetawan. Walked all the long road of 20 miles. Took
the friends by surprse. Got a right hearty welcome.
& 3rd visited withe friends 4th Had service in the evening
at Midluthin, sub. "Oh that thou hadst Full
house, great att. May the blessing follow. 5th visited
Drove with James to Mecunoma, then walked to Mr. Woods.
Had good service at Rye, and better at Com. Lovely day.
Several strangers present at Com. Sub. "Oh that thour"
Visited at settlement 9th Walked to Rye. Cottage
meeting at Mr. Parks. Good attd. 10th Walked to E. Lake.
Studided 12th Walked to Mr. McGirrs & held cottage
meeting.
Walked to South River. visited Mr. Downeys, Mrs. Holdichs.
�1891
Jan 4
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James drove me. Pretty good meetings.
Held service at Midlothin. Preached from Ezek,21.8,9,10.
Full house & good att. Hope some soul was arrested and
saved.
Left home for South River. Had the colt with me. She
behaved well. Hound all well at S.R.
Good meetings at S.R. & E.L. Glad to see some out for
the first time. Sub. "Peters release" Oh for faithful
preaching to the people!
13th Studying 14th visited Mrs. Mat. Parks.
Fair meeting at Rye and good at Com. quite a number of
strangers, (Sub. "Peters release".) but some presbyterian
friends absent that could be there, had they a proper
interest in the cause. Had a walk as my colt got loose
in the stable at Rye and went as far as Spences. Had to
walk after her on Monday. Caught her after walking 30
miles. Very tired.
At home. 21st. Went to an open meeting of Midlothin
Lodge of Good Temples. Full house, Mr. Bluthewick
(baptist minister) showed some beatiful views by the
Lantern. Some joined the Lodge that night.
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Jan 22
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2
Went to Rye. 23rd Went to Eagle Lake, then to Mr.
Mol sons to hold cottage meeting.
To South River. Visited Mr. Downeys, Mr. Taylors,
Mrs. Greaves.
Good services. Weather & roads good. Preached from that
warning text "How long hath ye between two opinions? If
the Lord be God follow him". My prayer is that souls may
be decided for God. This indecision is fearful.
Writting and studying. 27th visited Mr. McQueen, Mrs.
Moore, Mr. Conolly, Mr. Brockville. 28th Visited Mr.
Aberdeen,
Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Erb, James Wood & Mark Robertson.
Visited Harry Pawson, Walter Folke, Philip Smith.
Visited Charles Wood, Wm. Parks, Mrs. Manering.
Good service at Commanda, but small at Rye. Heavy roads,
had cutter. Attention real good. Plead deciding for
Christ. How long halth ye between two opinions? If the
Lord be God follow him.
Visited Mr. Bone, found Mrs. Bone poorly. Trust she is
prepared for death. Spoke seriously to her. Visited
Mr. Collins. Hard to impress him. Visited Mr. Clark.
Hope some good will be done him.
�1891
Feb. 3
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Went home. Found all well. 4th 5th 6th home.
Went to Katrine by Doe Lake. Dined with Mr. Nelson.
Com service held by Mr. Robertson of Burk's Falls.
Good services. 10:30 Katrine fairly full. 2:30
Burks Falls well filled, 6:30 Buridale, the largest
I ever held. Subject "Oh that they would hearken to my
com" .
Drove to South River, heavy roads, drifting & snowing
The Colt "Fanny" scared at the engines, nearly an
accident, but provedientily escaped. Miss, meeting.
Drove to Eagle Lake. Too soon, Mr. Finlay, Mr.
Garwick, and myself out in the storm, but got "Fanny"
in shelter. Lifted the window of the church, and soon
had a comfortable fire. But a small meeting, but good
collection.
Spent most of the day at Eagle Lake with Mr. Finlay,
and Mr. Garwick, both of whom went to Miss, meeting
at Rye. Mr. Finlay wishes me to be in continous work.
Studying 13th. Went to Meconoma to meet Mr. Garwick.
Went to South River to go to Powasson. Arrived at
Powasson by last train 9:30. Mrs. Garwicks son met me.
Fine morning. Had Mor. service at Powasson 10:30
Good attd. Preached from "If the Lord be God follow him"
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Feb 15
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Powasson church a large firm church. All chairs.
The people sit too much at the sides. Fair choir,
and good organ. In the afternoon drove to Nipissing.
Poor congregation. The church unfinished and cold.
One half mile of the road badly drifted. Good service
at Powasson in the evening. Text "0
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n that thine" Sing
ing led without the choir & organ. Better singing then
in the morning. Good attention. Hope in have been all
blessed. Mr. Garwick held communion services at Rye
& Com. Had extra attendence, best ever held at these
places.
Studying in Mr. Garrwick's house. Went to South River
by last train. Slept in Mrs. Holditches. Warm day.
Studying & visiting at South River. Mr. Garwick came
to South River, and left for Pow. by last train.
19 20 Visiting & studying at South River. Went to Mr.
McGirrs in evening. Held cottage meeting.
Visited Jas Tennents, Joe McGirrs, Robt. Aberdeens.
Fair attd. at South River service and fair at Eagle L.
Roads drifted, but took the lumber road from the village
to past Cole's hill. Attention very good. Some strangers
present. Sub. "Looking into Jesus."
�1891
23
March
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24 25 26 Studying & writing 24th a day of heavy rain.
Felt glad had not to go out in the storm. Tuesday
& Wednesday quite a thaw. Snow dissappearing.
Thursday freezing slightly.
27 Visiting at Andrew McGies. Mr. Prestons, Mr. Harrisons,
John Hawkins, and D. Hawkins.
28 Went to Rye.
1 Service at Rye & Com well attd. Good att. preached
from Heb. 12 .2 "Looking into Jesus". Just as we go
to the church find two of our female members out for a
cutter ride. What an example] Oh for more of the true
spirit of Christ. Went back same day to Rye. Had Mip
Woud with me from Rye & back.
2 Went home to consult about staying in the work in summer.
Got home by way of Spence & Kidlothin Lake. Lake too
icy for colt. Decided to continue in the work in the
summer. 3rd. & 4th helped at home.
5 Drove by way of Silvesters. Recorded my vote for the
Dominion Election. Then to Burk's Falls, then to
Birndale. Malcolm with me who drove other 12 miles to
Tilsons camp.
�STISTED STATIONS
1891
May 6
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Started from home for new field by stage. Reached
Doe Lake by 4 p.m. 7th Left at 7 a.m. arrived at
Armstrongs at noon.Walked to Mr. Paces. Left on 8th
at 8 a.m. and arrived at Aspdin. Stayed at T.D.Smiths.
Visited Mr. Jas. Darlings, Mrs. Darlings, Mr. Whites,
Mr. Sprosts.
Good service at Aspdin. Fine day. good attention. At
3:30 service at Chalmers Church 9 miles from Asp. not
so good attd. more attn. Sub "Oh that thous".
12 13 Reading & studying. On 13th got trunk.
Visited Mr Hood. 15th & 16th studying, reading and
fighting fires. Great bush fires all round Mr. Paces.
But in the evening some rain came.
Fair service at Chalmers Church. Sub. "Gods power"
There are many that might come that do not. Started
for Hoods. When near Hoodstown asked a woman the road.
She told me to go to the left, whereas I should have
gone straight on. Travelled miles extra on lonely
roads past Mrs. Mums, when I board at Hoodstown, and
arrived long round Fire Lake at Mr. Mulkins weary and
sorry having missed the service. Mr. Mulkins (Ch. of
Eng. puple) was very kind giving me tea, and paddling
me over to Mr. Munns.
�1891
May 18
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19th Visited near Fox lake. Urged the people to
come to service. Congregation at Hoodstown very small.
It will be up hill work to gather congregation on
this field, so many careless ones, and so many Ch. of
England.
Walked to Mr. Paces by a new road. Got all right.
Studying and writting letters. Wrote one to Widow
Tough.
May God care for her and her little ones.
Walked to Aspdin for Mr. Finlays preparitory meeting.
Held a profitable service, though a small congregation.
Walked to Hoodstown, Mr. Finlay going to Ch. Ch for
Pre meeting.
Small attd at Hoodstown, owing to many of the people
fighting fires. Sub. "Oh that thous" Mr. Finlay held
Com. services at Ch. Ch and Aspdin. Good attd at both.
Six children baptized.
Visited Mr. Wellington & Charles Wellington, Mr. Robinson.
Mr. Brooks, and Mr. Tipper at Hoodstown.
28 19 Studyed 30th Walked to Aspiden.
Very warm, road dry, oppressive walking. Good service.
Large attd. at Aspiden, but fair only a Ch.Ch. Many
seemed to feel impressed by the service. Oh for the
blessing!
�1891
June 1
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2. 3. Studying & writting 3rd. First rain for a month.
"Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness"
Visited Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Howell at McMunich boundary.
Glad to meet with any true Christians. But we are so
aft to turn our conversation on worldly matters.
6th Reading, writting & studying.
Warm day. Good services at Ch. Church & Hoodstown.
Roads very dusty. No rain for weeks. Many people
late at Ch. Church. Congregations very attentive.
Felt the power of the Holy Spirit. Were they one
single soul touched?
9 10 11 Spent at Hoodstown, reading visiting and
boating. Visited Mr. Hilditch often. Poor man lying
helpless. He has strong temptations. Oh that he
implicitly trusted Christ.
Walked to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sproat, Mrs. Hemmings,
Adam Darling and both Mr. Rice's father & son. At
9:30 reached Mr. Smiths. Rested allthe 13th.
Best attendence yet at Aspdin & Hoodstown. Very dry
and warm. No rain. The visiting brought out several
It is a pleasure to preach when people turn out.
Walked to Mr. Paces. Got several letters, two from
home, sweet home. Glad all seemed well.
�1891
June 16
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& 17 Studying & reading. Very dry. no rain for weeks.
Walked to Aspdin. Warm walk. Crops not growing.
Visited Alex Macmichel# Harry Dickson, Robt Dicson,
Robt. Macmichel & Mr. Dickson & Mrs. Sweegi .
Rested & read.
Very dry and warm. Good attd. at Aspdin, but only
fair at Ch. Church. Preached from "How shall we
escape if we neglect so great salvation". Felt helped
by the spirit of God. Would that souls were saved.
Went down to Armstrongs to catch the stage for home.
Spent at home. Walked on Monday 20 miles, the stage
having broken down, fore axle broken. Lost a ride
from Doe Lake through the stage being late, so had to
walk. Walked from Mr. Paces to Armstrongs 3 miles,
near Spincedale 5.(through stage breaking down).
Doe lake to home 12^ mi in all 20^. Felt very tired
next day. On friday left home by waggon to Mr. Nelsons.
Left Mr.' M's in afternoon for Doe Lake P.G.
Left Doe Lake P.0, arrived at noon at Armstrongs.
After dinner came to Mr. Paces. Found all well.
Enjoyed the trip, notwithstanding the weary tramp.
Oh how dry theweather is! Oh for rain!
�1891
X
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July
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28 Service at Ch. Church and Hoodstown. Pretty good
attd. at both services. Very dry walking. Got a
ride to Armstrong shaded road after that to Hoodstown
Had a solemn text to preach from. How I wish good
will be the result. 29th to July 3 walked/ read, and
visited at Hoodstown.
3 Went to Aspiden. Rained nearly all the day. What a
blessing.
4 Rained all day. Visited Mr. Whites.
5 Service at Aspdin. Fairly well attended. Raining.
Only 5 at Hoodstown. So wet. This rain is indeed a
blessing.
6th to 10th Studying & reading. Came from Hoodstown on
Monday. Lovely weather but cool. Must visit more
there.
10 Went to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sweesys & Mr. Sproats.
11 Visited Mr. Hemming & Mrs. Darlings.
12 Good service at Aspdin & Ch. Church. Very warm. Did
not sleep well on Saturday night, and so felt very
tired on Sunday night. Glad to rest at Mr. Campbells
on my way back from service. Had a few strangers at
Ch. Church. Pity the people do not come better out.
Must work and pray for it.
13 to 18 At Mr. Paces. Reading, writting & Studying.Read
�the "Prince of the House of David," "Mary Lundie Duncan,"
Ester Ried still speaking" beside more substantial work
such as "Charnock in Regeneration^' "Moores spiritual
truth for believers" "Spencers Sermon" &
X 19 Service at Ch. Church pretty good, but poor at Hoodstown.
What can be done to get people to take more interest in
the services. I spoke as earnestly on unbelief as I could
Oh for the spirit of real belife, real trust! Few presen t
at H. Mr. Andersons son got his leg broken, preventing
them. But carelessness I fear with too many.
20 to 23 at Hoodstown.
24 Went to Mr Paces. Glad to find a letter from home.
25 Went to Aspdin after tea. Very hot day, but evening cool.
X 26 Fine day. Good service at Aspkin, attendance poor at
Hoodstown. How I longed for the salvation of souls! Am
I taking the best way of attaining this object? I fear
I am not so consecrated as I might. God help me to be
more so. May He use me for good. Oh to relie on him!
�1891
July
Aug
27 Left Hoodstown for home. Took stage at Armstrong.
Reached Doe Lake at 6 p.m. M. Malcolm my son met
me with the team, along with my nieces, Eliza &
Katty Sutherland, and Lizzie Geddes, and Carry
Rousell. All went to an open meeting of the Doe Lake
Lodge of Good Temples. Excelent meeting. Home by
12 p.m.
8 Left home at 4 a.m. for Doe Lake to go with the stage
for Armstrongs. Lovely day; reached Mr. Paces about
3 p.m. Spent my time at home in haying, visiting
and reading, though not much of the latter. Spent
Sabbath the 2nd at Burk's Falls. Morning in Methodist
church. Usual service. Love feast, and communion
service in afternoon at the Presbyterian church. What
an excelent sermon, how eloquent was Mr. T.L. Robertson.
In the evening at the Baptist church, music good, sermon
of Mr. Blatherwick very good. Mostly young people pre
sent. Music I fear more of an attraction with many
then worship.
�1891
Aug
X
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9 Pouring of rain. Did not go to service. Told no
one would be there, the people have so far to come.
I have felt it keenly. Wonder if I should not have
gone in all the rain. Trust I have done my duty.
Went in the afternoon to Hoodstown. Rain, bo service
12 Visited Mr. Anderson. Had a long conversation with
his son who got his leg broken a few weeks ago. Tried
to lead him to our Saviour.
14 Went to Aspdin.
16 Good service at Aspdin, but small at Hoodstown. Felt
the influence of the Sabbath and the sanctuary.
Subjects Gods protecting power. And truly His pro
tecting power is grand. What a consoling!
17 to 21st studying & visiting near Chalmers Church.
21 Went to Aspdin.
22 Mr. Smith drove me to Port Sydney. Fine day. Had
dinner at Mr. Farqnarsons. Mr. F. and I then rowed to
Hood's landing in Mary Lake, when I walked to Mr.
Fletcher Broadbent's (5 miles).
Mr. F. & I were exchanging pulpits. I went to Mr. F.
B's to be ready for morning services.
�1891
Aug
X
23 Dull morning. Rained a little. Began service at
Brunei at 10:30. Small attd. But a warm hearted
people, who were drinking in the words. Felt in
spired by their attention. Showed by their actions
they appreciated the service. Got many thanks for the
sermon. Spoke from Isa 48. 18. Had a fine Christian
conversation with Mr. Symour who drove me to Port
Sydney.
Good att'd at P.I. but not so sympathetic an audience
as Brunnel. Had to lead the singing here. Fine church.
Paid good att. However at night at 7 had service at
Parkersville. Mr. Wilson drove me. School house full,
principally young people. Great att. spoke on "Jesus
the light of the world".
24 Rained heavy during sub. night & mon. morning and cn
tillnoon. At 3 started for Aspdin. Passed through
Utterson. Reached Mr. Smith in time for ten, feet
soaking wet, but soon comfortable at Mr. S's stove.
Enjoyed the change.
�1891
Aug
X
Sept
25 Travelled to Mr. Paces. Set to work on a sermon for
the presbytery - selected Rev. 7th 9 & 10. "The Great
Multitude". Studying, Reading & visiting all week.
Several times felt a wish to run home and see the
friends there. Had a letter from Mr. Finlay asking
if I would go out in the winter. Replied I would be
glad, but would like to be near home. I am getting
of home and the friends there. Wearied more for home
this summer than ever I did. God bless my dear home
friends.
30 Good service at Chalmers Church. Many strangers pre
sent. Spoke of that delightful subject "The great
multitude arround the Great White Throne". May a
blissing attend our services. Small attendence at
Hoodstown. Do not know what is to be done with this
station. I have tried my best to get more interest
in it, but as yet seem to fail.
31 Delightful sail on Vernon Lake from Hoodstown to
Huntsville & back on steamer "Lady of the Lake", along
with Mr.Munn and Mepus Armstrong & Mrs. Armstrong.
Lovely day, and pleasant company. Walked to Mr.
Armstrongs.
1 Walked this morning to Mr. Paces. Found all well.
2 Visited McMurick. Mr. Pace drove me. Called at
Mr. Stewarts, Mr Marshalls, and Mrs. Marshalls. All
buisy at the harvest. Hard to get many of the people
here to feel an interest in our services, or things
partaining to eternity.
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Sept
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3 Studying.
4 Went to Aspdin. Got a ride by Mr. Paces team.
5 Visited at Aspdin.
6 Very like rain. Few females at service at Aspdin,
but quite a few males. Cleared up, but no service
at Hoodstown. Only two came. My last service here.
I fear the service here will be discontinued.
7 Walked to Mr. Paces. Very dull weather. A great
to deal of the harvest cut but lying in the wet.
12 Reading, studying & visiting at Chalmers Church.
13 Lovely day. Good congregations at Aspdin & Ch.
Ch. Held service in the school house at Campbells
at 7 p.m. Full house. Spoke on "indicition".
1 Kings 18. 21 Good attention.
14 Went home by stage. Got a chance by Mr. F. Blushill
from Todd's corners. Found all in bed but my niece
who gladly supplied the outward man.
Helped to shingle & the barn, at which the boys are
so busy. Visited my brothers family & Mrs. Gutridges.
19 Left home by 4 a.m. with the team. Too late to catch
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Sept 19
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the "stage" What must it be to be too late in getting
Salvation!. Had to walk 14 miles before the stage came
up to me. It having broken down, and had to get re
paired. Went all the way to Aspdin with the stage.
Fine day. Arge congregation at Aspdin, the largest
yet. Small at ch.ch. Spoke on the "Firey furnace".
Got great attention. Was then a seed sown which will
spring up to life eternal! God grant there may.
Had dinner at Mr. McDonalds, He drove me till we
caught Mr. Paces Team. Was very glad of the ride for
it was very warm. After service, went with Mr. Rome
to Axe Lake. Stayed Sabbath night, and Monday
night there.
Visited Mr. McPherson, Mip Clark teacher at the school,
Mr. Brown and Mr. Quinn.
Back to Mr. Paces. Visited Mr. Howell, Mr. Campbell
Mr. Bolter. Mrs. Percley.
Went to Aspdin. 26th Went to Skeleton Lake.
Beautiful warm sabbath. Good attendance. Service
at Aspdin, Ch. Ch. & Campbells school. Blessful
meetings.
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Sept 27
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28
29
30
Oct 2
3
4
Subject at Aspdin & Ch. Church The "Rock Christ
Jesus" and Campbell's School House. "I will guide
them with mine eye" Felt at home in the services.
Next Sabbath my last sabbath in the district.
Appointed for Emsdale field. How often I have
wondered whether there has been good done while
I have been here. "The day will declare it" My
prayer is may He use me for His glory.
Resting & reading. More tired today then usual.
Studying.
Went to Stisted Agricultural Show and then to
Hoodstown. Visited there on 1st October.
Went to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sproat, Mrs. Jas
Darling and Mr White & Mr.T D. Smith,
Visited Mr. Hemmings & Mrs. Darling.
Wet Sabbath. Last Sabbath on field. Raining most
of the day. Yet had good congregation, but would
have been larger had it been favourable w'eather.
Subject "Prepare to meet thy God". Great attention
Many strangers present.
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Midlothian 8th Oct. 1891.
Oct 5 Preparing to leave. Filling up reports etc.
6 Bidding "Goodbye". Trust a blessing will follow.
7 Left the field by stage. James met me with the
team.
Thus passed the summer months in the Stisted
field. Enjoyed good health, though sometimes
weared in body and mind. So many careless, so
many stay away from service. And Hoodstown
so poorly attended. Yet glad some good was done and
sometimes a seed dropped in good soil.
To God be the glory!
�EMSDALE, NOVAR & SPRUCEDALE FIELD
1891
Oct 9 Left after dinner for Burk's Falls. Stayed with
Mr. Whelpton.
10 Left by cars for Novar, arrived at 10:30 a.m.
Stayed with Mr. Coopes. Visited Mrs. McGillvary.
X 11 Good services. Had to walk all the way. Good
roads. Sub. "I will guide thee”. Trust I shall
be guided in this new field by the Divine Hand.
12 Rested and read at Mr. Copelands Sprucedale.
13 Visited Mrs. Corbett, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fountain, Mr.
Mills., Mr. Dean & Mr. Peddie.
14 Mr. Copeland, Mr. Heron, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Macadie
Stayed all night at Haldone Hill.
15 Mr. Sherwood, Mip Kirkman.
16 Studying 17th The same.
X 18 Good Services at all the stations. Driving by
Mr. Dean's rig from Sp. to Ems. Rode with Mr. Smith
till within four miles of Novar. Enjoyed the services.
Good singing at Novar, organ & choir, Bourding with
Mr. McGillevray.
19 Resting & Reading.
20 Visited two widows Mrs. Fleming & Mrs. Nichols.
21 Visited Mr. Hooie, Jas. Rogers, Mrs. Guthbert, Mrs.
Gillespie.
Dan Campbell Rogers, Lovegroves, Dexon.
McGillevray, Sinclair Stayed over night at Mr. Dixons.
�Visited, rested & read
1891
Oct
X
Nov
22
23 Studying. 24th The same.
25 Good services. Fine dry, warm day. Turned out
well, walked from Novar to Emsdale. God a ride to
Sprucedale from Mr. Fitzpatrick spoke on Gods power.
Good attention. Mrs. Copeland very sick.
26 Resting & Reading.
27 Visited Mr. Pearce, & Mr. Chapman & Mip Kirkman.
28 Visited Mr. Freeland. Left early in the morning for
Mrs. Sims (by Doe lake) to bury her little boy
(9 years) Good attd. at funeral service. Burried at
Emsdale. Happy change for the little boy, who had
s uffered for years, and was unable to speak and de
formed.
29 Stayed last night and tonight at Mr. Brices. Visited
all round Mr. Brices.
30 Visited many families north of Emsdale. Walked at
night to Sprucedale. 31st studyed & wrote.
1 Fair attd. Cool & dry. Driven to Emsdale, thence to
Bridge. In good time at Novar. Small meeting at
Novar. Spoke on "Jusus the light of the world".
Would that men would be enlightened. How we His
servants should work for it.
�1891
Nov 2 Read, Pansy's "From different standpoints"
3 Visited Ed. Hosey, Mr.Matise, &
4 Went by 5:40 morning train to Emsdale for Sprucedale.
Got telegram to attend Mr. Fowlers funeral (Beggbon)
Terrible accident, crushed to death by mill. What a
warning! God help me to improve the occasion.
Walked from Emsdale to Sprucedale. Large funeral
service at Beggsboro at eight at night. Very
impressive, and a large gathering. Subject "Prepare
to meet thy God" Stayed all night with the family
Tried to comfort and draw them to Jesus.
5 Went to Mr. Copelands. Visited. Attended a meeting
in Mr. Mills house about building the new church.
6 Walked to Mr. Hamiltons Star Lake P.0. Gota ride to
Emsdale. While passed school house was told Mr.
Finlay was writing me at Mr. Freelands for missionary
and communion meetings. Had received no words, the
letter gene amissing. Felt so sorry. Communion serv.
put off till first week in December. Mr. Finlay & I
visited Mr. Shaws, and then Mr. Buchanans. Stayed
there all night. Next morning Mrs. Finlay went to
Burk's Falls.
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Nov 7
X 8
9
10
12
13
14
X 15
16
17
18
19
Visited Mr. Hill, walked to Novar. Visited Mr.
Cooper.
Best service at Novar & Emsdale, poor at Sprucedale
Got a ride from Emsdale to Sp. by getting La Fontain
Copelands rig, Mr. Craving walked home before the
service. Great attention at Sp. owing to accident at
Beggsboro.
Went home, visited Mrs. Fowlers at Beggsboro.
Daniel met me 3 miles from Beggsboro. Foundall well
and got a hearty welcome. Home by three.
Plowing with the colts. 11th do raining the afternoon.
Visited Magnetawan. Union thanksgiving meeting.
Plowing with the colts.
Went to Sprucedale. Visited Mrs. Fowels. Stayed till
3.
Fair attd. at Sp & Novar, good at Ems. Got a ride to
Ems. & from Ems to high bridge. Dull moonlight.
Eclipse of moon. Got in time.
Rested. Pouring rain. Visited Jake Condon, who cut
his feet with an axe. Strong Methodist, & Good Temple.
Snowing. Wrote letters. Visited Mrs. Nichols & Mrs.
Fleming.
Wrote home. Read. Got summer money from Mr. Moodie.
Visited Mr. Hooey & Mr. Mattice, & Mr. Cooper, Agreed to
�1891
Nov 19
20
21
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23
26
27
28
X 29
No service at Novar, owing to opening of Meth. Chris.
Walked to Mr. Freelands Emsdale.
Visited Mr. Clearwater, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Greenaway
and Mr. Neil Smith. Stayed all night at Mr. Smiths.
Visited Mr. John Smiths. Mr. Thortons, Mr. Neukin.
Pouring of rain. Glad to change my sock at Mr. Freelands.
Small attd at Ems. No service at Sp. It rained so.
Glad Mitchell Freeland drove me all the way to Sp.
Went to Sp. church in all the wet, but only Mr. Copeland
& Mr. Deams & myself present. How would the covenantors
have acted on such a night. Oh for their spirit!
Resting & writting. 24th studying. 25th do. snowing.
Copying over former books (own books connected with my
various fields.) Reading and studying.
Visited Mr. McFarlane, and Mr. Pearce, & Mr Fowler.
Studyed.
Fair attd at all the stations.- Walked from Ems to Novar.
In time. No organ now at Novar. Subject. Epistts
of Christ. When will we be epistles of Christ? God
help us, we are often unfaithful. Oh for a closer
walke with God!
�1891
Mar 30
Dec 1
2
3
4
5
X 6
Resting and reading. Dec 1st. Visited Mr. McPhail
Godrey/ Mrs Fleming, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs Cooper.
Walked to Emsdale, visited Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw
Stayed at Mr. Freelands 3rd Walked to Sprucedale.
Expected Mrs. Finlay, but did not come till the
evening train. Reached Sprucedale at 7:30 Held
Miss meeting small attd. Raining.
Pouring of rain. Got Mr. Deans "buggy" to drive
Mr. Finlay to Emsdale. Terrible rain all the time.
Boughta $8. water proof, and found the good of it.
Left Mr. F. to conduct the Ems. & Novar, Miss &
Communion Services alone. Drove baick myself to
Sprucedale. Bruised my heel walking.
High winds, and slightly snowing. Reading & writting.
Attended Sabbath School at Sprucedale. Conducted it.
Good service at night, full house. Mr. Finlay con
ducted the services. Comparitively few members present.
Impressive communion service. Good collection. Fair
attd. at Emsdale & Novar. Three new members at Emsdale.
Expect more. Hope they will come forward next time.
Studying. Mr. Finlay left at one for Emsdale and the
north. Feel my foot yet. cannot visit far.
7
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Dec 8&9
11
X 13
14
15
16
17
18
X 20
Studying. 10th visited David Copeland, Jake Westwick
Visited Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Well & Mrs. Fowler &
Mrs. Lawrence. Stayed on 10th at Mr. Westwicks,
11th Mrs. Fowlers. Hope these visits will be bless to
us all. 12th studyed at Mr. Copelands.
Subject "Our Friend". Good turn out at Sp. best yet.
small at Ems. good at Novar. Subject appropriate after
com service. Walked from Ems to Novar.
Rested. Lovely day, bright sunshine.
Very stormy, wind & hail. Kept house,felt a little
lonely.
Dull. Cleared up in af. noon. Left Mr. McGillvrays
as they have now no room, there neice coming. Went
to Mr. Coopers.
Left by 4 p.m. train for Ems Miss, meeting. Mr.Finley
there. Fair attd. Lamps would not burn. Had stable
lamps.
Stayed 17 & 18 at Mr. Freelands. 19th left by 10 a.m.
train for Novar. Visited Mr.McGillvrays.
Dull, but mild. Walked all the way to Sp. No service
at Ems. as Meth. church was being opened. Forgot on
my lunch at Novar, and glad to get dinner at Mr. Hamiltons
Got a ride from Mr. Copelands to church, and from
church to Beggsboro. Good sleighing. Many teams out.
Best attd yet.
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Dec 21
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26
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28
29
31
1892
Jan. 1
Left Beggsboro at 8:30 a.m. for home. Walked to
Mr. Nelsons. James met Me then. Home by one
Hearty welcome!
Drove to Magnetawan with Mrs. Geddes. Warm, snow
melting. Roads nearly bare coming back. Visited
Mr. Muraro, & Grinton. Saw Mr. Jameson, & Mr.
McKenzie (Pres.) & Mr. Farrer (Meth). "Fanny"
had a hard pull. Met Mr. Mannering from Rye.
24 at home doing chores and reading.
Christmas Spent it at home withmy brothers family,
had a nice quiet evening, pleasant and happy.
Malcolm comes home by 11 fun McCormacks camp.
Travelled 40 miles, and felt very tired, but well.
Mai. drove me to Doe Lake P.O. Travelled then to Sp.
Fine cool day, but hard roads, and scarce any snow.
Fair cong. at all stations. Bad roads, but little
snow. Had to walk all the way. Felt it. A little
late at Ems. in time at Novar. Sub.,"This rock
Christ Jesus" That all might build in Him!
Lovely day. Resting. Felt tired.
Dull sleet & snow. 30th Lovely sunshine. Reading.
Cold. Walked to Mr. Freelands Ems.
New Years day spent at Mr. Freelands. Had a sleigh
ride to Ems.
�1892
Jan 11
12
13
14
15
16
X 17
18
Dull morning. Went after dinner to Mr Bryces. He
has got the "Grippe". Stayed all night.
Visited Mr. Giles# Mr. Bosfield, Mr. Robb & Mr. McQullin.
Drove to Mr. Thoms Katrine. Stayed all night. Got
colds too.
Drove to Mr. Buchanans. Stayed all night.
Visited Mr. Galbraiths & Mrs. Wilsons, and then Mr.
Freelands. Taking advantage of having the colt. Read
& prayed in all the houses.
Visited Assn McCaig, Mr. Thomson, & Mr. Clark & Mr.
Freelands.
Visited Mr. Neil Smith. Drove to Novar.
Cold clean day. Fair attd at Novar, good at Ems. &
Sp. Had Cutter. The colt shied at Ems. Neary a
accident. How we are preserved. Sub. "Likness to
King Jesus". What a priveledge to be like the Master.
Quite a few strangers at Ems. Visiting brought them out.
Drove home by bush road by Reids. Heavy fall of snow,
and drifted. Very cold. Ar. at 2:30 at 7 went to
open meeting of 1.0. G. T. Fine social meeting, splendid
behavbur. Expected Mr. Blatherwick (Baptist) but
dissappointed made me chairman instead. Rev Mr. Miller
(Bap) present, who spoke and sung.
�1892
Jan 19
23
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25
26
27
28
29
to 22. Helping at home. Went to Magnetawan on 22nd
with the team. Heavy roads and slush on lake. Saw
Mr. & Mrs. Grinton. Quite a conversation with them.
Fellow Christians.
Left at 9 for Sp. Heavy snow. Broke the road to
junction there was one sleigh ahead. Better as I
approached Sp.
Good att at Sp & Ems. Poor at Sovar owing to all the
churches having service. Sub. "Christians defence"
Felt much at home. One person much impressed at JSiovar.
Trust that he will accept the Savious as his Sav. Oh
that men would flock to the Saviour.
Drove from Novar to Mr.Dicksons (5 miles). Arrived in
time for a great "Drift" storm. How it drifts, and how
cold, yet I should be thankful I was well sheltered.
Stayed two nights, and then the storm seemed over.
Visited Mr. Wm. Hoey's & Dan Campbells, all sick with
"La Grippe".
Drove from Mr. Dixsons to Mrs. Freelands Ems. Bad roads.
Broke the whiffletree in a drift. Thankful nothing
wor se.
Visited Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Spiers & Mr.
Murphy.
Visited Mr. Hill, Mr. Neakin, Mr. Thorton. Just heard
of the death of Mr. Walker of Stisted. Another child of
God translated. God help us all to be ready. Died of
cancer in the tongue.
�1892
Jan
X
Feb.
30 Drove to Novar. Roads improved a little.
31 Fair Cong. Sub ’
’
Take my yoke upon you". What a
change if men would! Felt at home in pressing men to
choose Christ and his yoke.
1 Left Sp. in the morning, drove to Mr. Campbells
Stisted. Had dinner there and visited around there.
All glad to see me again. At form went to Mr. Paces.
Gave a ride to Miss ELckout the teacher, who boards
at Mr. Paces. What a hearty welcome! Glad to meet
old Christian firends.
2 Drove to Aspdin. Hearty welcome at J.D.Smiths.
Visited Mr. Sproats.
3 Visited Mr. & Mrs. Darlings, Mr. Hemmings, James
Darlings and Mr. Whites. Found Mrs. Whites little
girl still suffering from a terrible burn she got in
the fall. Her flesh wasted with fire! Whate a
patie rt child.
4 Visited Mr. Sporat, A. McDonald, Mrs. Walker. Missed
Fir. Walker, who died a week ago from cancer in the
tongue. How he suffered. Stayed all night at
Mr. Paces.
5 Drove to Sp. visited xMr. Campbell, Mrs. Murray.
Holden Hill, Mr. Heron, Mrs. Heron slowly recovering
from his fall.
�1392
Feb
X
5 Went to Foresters meeting at Sp. Spoke on "Aim
in life". Rev. Mr. McGillvray gave a grand address
on the benefit of the order of foresters.
6 Studying. Mr. James Rousell called upon me, told
me that Mrs. Sutherland was very sick.
7 Good cong. Sub. "The great Judgement" Cong very
att. oh that all present may at last hear Jesus
saying to them "Come ye blessed of my Father". Snowing
heavy.
8 Drove from Fiovar to Sp. Very heavy roads. Fanny
tired.
9 Drove home by noon. The last of the journey very
heavy. Found Mrs. Sutherland very low and weak.
10 Drove to Burk's Falls to consult the doctor. He
has good hopes of her. Late coming back and heavy
crossing the lake.
11 Helping at home. 12th In the afternoon James and I
drove to Walter Ballams to say "Good bye" as they
are leaving for the n. west. They drove to Burk's
falls. Attending Mr. Bethunes revival meeting. Met
Mr. Robertson (Pres) and x M r . Smillie (Meth) as well
as Mr. Bethune. Stayed with Mr. & Mrs. Blushill.
13 Took cars for Novar. Mr. Bethune on boat for
Gravenhurst.
�1892
Feb 14 Fine day. Good cong. Sub. "Unbelief". Mr.
Dixon drove me to high bridge, got a ride there by
a team to Ems.
Geo. Copland came for me from Sp. with Rev. Mr.
Grants team. Had a quick ride to Sp. and then a
nice rest. Mr. Grant(Inspector) took the service
at Sp.
15 Walked to Mr. Freelands Ems. Visited Mr. Clarks
and Mr. Hamilton and the school at Ems.
16 Studying for tea meeting tonight and for Sabbath.
Attended tea-meeting. Appointed chairman. Did not
feel at home. Spoke on "Snow" as an emblemn of
what life should be. Very noisy meeting at first.
Dissappointed in Mr. Robertson if Burks Falls not
coming and Mr. Elliott & Sparling coming so late.
And some too if Mr. Tarts songs too frivilous. Some
good things said and sung, but then was too much
mixing for a ch. churche tea meeting. Forgive oh
forgive our heavenly Father whatever is earing.
17 18 19 Studying and copying my sermons in a book.
20 Went to Sp. very dull morning. Like more snow.
Mrs. McGilvray spent the week with Mrs. Freeland,
before going to the M.W. another presbyterian family
leaving Novar.
�1892
Feb.
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X
Mar
21 Very mild day. Good cong. except Novar. Services
in all the churches then. Sub. "Jesus able to keep
from falling. Organ & choir at Emsdale. We cannot
keep ourselves, but He can. His is our Helper.
May we ever realize this!
22 Walked from Novar to Mr.Byces. Ems to visit Mr.
Bonsfield who is dying from mortification, begun
at his feet. Knows he is and professes to be ready.
May he be in reality.
23 Call again on Mr. Bonsfield. Did all I could to get
the family to trust their saviour. Visited Mr.
Rattan (Meth)and then went to Mr. Freelands.
24 Studying. 25th do. 26th Went to Mr. Buchanans.
27 Took cars to Novar. Read and visited.
28 Good cong. Fine day. Sub."Our inheritance" Inh. of
sin, salvation and Heaven. We took the one, oh may
we accept the other! Was driven to high bridge Scotia.
Got a ride from Ems. to Sp. by a chance team.
29 Went home. James met me. Got home at noon. Found
my sister-in-law very poorly, but slowly mending.
Also Daniel with a cold. March 1st. 2nd 3rd helping.
5 Drove to Sprucedale with cutter, and the colt "Dick".
�1892
Mar
X
6 Fine day. Good attd. Sub"Saul/ Saul why
persecuteth rhou me". Oh how sinners and saved
sinners persecuteth Christ. How can we do such
a think to our best friend.
7 Studying & visiting. 8th Drove to Mr. Smiths
Scotia and then to Mr. Freelands. Urged the Smiths
to attend.
9 Drove to Sprucedale. 10th Drove to Whitehall with
Mip Copeland and Mip Annie Fowler. When passing
Sp. station, the cold shied at the engine, and
sprung into the deep snow. No harm done. How
thankful we ought to be! Might indeed have been
otherwise.
11 Drove from Sp. to Ems. Took Mrs. Peddie with me.
She is going to the "front". After dinner (in
Mrs. Sherwoods") drove to Novar.
12 Visited Mr. McGillvrays, Mr. Finlays.
13 Cold north wind. Good cong. Sub. "The Ark".
Refered to the death of Mrs. Cooper, one of our
Novar members. Best singing yet. What safety,
what security in the Ark, in Jesus!
14 Held cottage meeting at Mr. Herons, on Mrs Herons
account, she is still so sick after her accident
Small meeting but good feeling. Spoke from
John 3 . 16 "The cream of the bible!
15 Drove to Midlothien for Mr. Rousell, who is to play
in the bass violin at our Sp tea meeting on 17th.
Was home for three hours. Found all getting better.
How thankful!
�1892
March 16
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24
25
Spent at Sp. Head the Choir practice. Prepared a short
address for tea-meeting on "Putting a true value on
everything.
Lovely day. Full house at tea meeting. Mr. Robertson
of B. F. in the chair. All came off well. Realized
about $40. Visited Mr. Dan Lawrence, he is very sick.
An unconverted Mr. and Mrs. Heron.
Drove with Mr. Robertson to Elmsdale. Spent the night
there.
Studying and walked to Sp. Mr. R. left this mor.
Enjoyed his company.
Cold north wind. Small cong. Sub. "Looking unto Jesus."
Better attd at Novar village then usual. Got a ride
from Sp. to Elms, with Lafontins Coplands horse, and
got Mr.Freelands horse and cutter to Novar. Good horse,
good cutter, and good roads and fine afternoon. Reached
Novar at 6. Good meeting. Let me look to Jesus for
all the help I need.
Drove to Mr. Freelands Elm. In time for dinner. Fine
ride.
& 23 Reading and studying. Snowing and stormy.
Went to Haldane hill. Got a ride to Sprucedale. Visited
all the way. Slept at Mrs. Murrays Huldane Hill. Mrs.
Macade and her daughter Mrs. Murray are leaving for
"Chicago". Both born in Latheron Caithness, Scotland.
May these visits by blessed.
Visited Mr. Alex Jameson, is mile past Huldane Hill, then
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March 25
26
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28
29
31
April 1
X 3
walked back to Sprucedale got a ride to Mr. Thomsons,
visited Thomsons, Clarkes and Hamiltons, stayed at
Hamiltons all night.
Walked back to Sprucedale.
Lovely day. Good cong. Sub. "How shall we escape if we
neglect so great Salvation?" Oh that men would flee
to Jesus! Roads getting bad. Snow meltin. Glad a
ride half way to Sp with Mr. Thomson. No organ at Ems.
or Sp. but excelent singing.
Resting, reading and writting.
Walked to Mr. Freelands, Ems. visited along with Mrs.
Bryce, Mrs. Carmichal, who had just burried her husband.
Also Mr. Cunningham. Stayed with Mr. Bryce. Improved
these opportunities, but not half as much as I might
have done. In some houses I feel it hard to speak of
Jesus as I should like. Oh for less of the fear of
man, and more wisdom.
Visited Ge. McDonald, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Sherwood.
Walked to Sprucedale, visited Mrs. Corbett, whose
husband has just died in the Toronto Asylum. His re
mains came tonight. Had a short service. 2nd studying
Went to Mrs. Corbetts house at 8:30 At 9 had a short
service.
�1892
X
April 3 At 10 the procession started for the grave yard.
Quite a number of teams. After the ceremony at the
grave, church service began at 11*15. Very impressive.
Crowded house. Many present for the first time since
I came. Preached from John 11. 11 "Our friend Lazarus
Sleepeth". Mr. Corbett was a member of our church.
I tried to do good to the living. Mr. Dean drove
me to Ems. Pools of water on the road. Snow going
fast away. Walked from Ems. to Novar by the rail
way tract. No meeting in Novar. Only three came.
4 Stormy. Resting and reading. Felt tired.
5 Visited Mr. Finlay, Mrs. Fleming, Mr. McGillvray.
Settle with Mr. G. for board, who gave it in a pre
sent to the Church. Settle with Mr. Cooper for
board also ($6.25)
6 Visited two strangers. 7th Reading and writting
& studying.
7 Went home as Mr. Johnston the student is coming
in this afternoon to supply for the summer.
Thus finished my winters labors in this field. What
success there has been, I know not fully, but be
knows and I leave it in His hands, praying that some
seeds cast in weakness may yet bring forth much
fruit, to His honor, praise and glory.
�Erasdale, Sprucedale and Novar Field.
1892
Oct 13 Being again approinted to this field, and willing
to do what in me lies for Christs cause here, and
having prayerfully considered the whole matter, I
Left home this day to begin my appointment. I have
been home all this summer, working in the fields,
tilling the ground, sowing the seed, and reaping
harvests of hay, and grain. And on Sabbaths in
Sunday school and in regular services sowing the
seed "the word of God". Sorry to have to learn this
home field", yet hoping to be able to do more good^
under the Presbytery of Barrie.
Rowed accjoss our lake to "wood pile" . Took steamer to
Burks Falls at 5. Reached at 8. The last four miles
very dark, the steamer treading here way slowly and
carefully. How aften have we to do this same in our
spiritual life. The difficulties great, the enemy
vigilent. "Watching unto prayer". Stayed at Burks
Hotel. Visited Mr. Whelpton and Mr. Todd.
14 Left by cars at 9:30 for Emsdale. Walked to Mr.
Freelands.
15 Left for Sprucedale. Visited Mr. Hamilton, Clarks,
Thomsons, Mills, Peddies, and Capelands. Boarding
with Mr. Macfarlane. What a stormy night, lightning
and torrents of rain!
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Oct
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X
16 Cool morning but dry. Good cong. Sub. "The truth
held in unrighteousness." Mr. Dean drove me to Ems.
Mrs. Bryce part of the way to Novar. God grant some
good may have been done.
17 Spent in Mr. Coopers when I board at Novar, reading
& studying.
18 Visited Mr. Ed. Hooie, Ronald Wovlie, and Mr.
Mattice. Stayed at Mr. Mattice, it rained so.
19 Visited Mr. Bates (past Cyaprus) Mr. Brown, Mr
Egerton, McKay.
20 Vis. Wm. Hooie, Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs.
McMillar, Mr. Dixon. Stayed at Dixons. 21st. Vis.
Mr. Lovegrove, Mr. McGillvray, Mr. Cutherberts, Mr.
Murphy, Mr. Denham. Read & prayed.
22 Studdied.
23 Good cong. at Novar & Sprucedale, small at Ems. Sub.
"Fiery furnace" Left my notes at Novar, but go on
well for all that. Was driven by Mr. Mattice to
Scotia, walked to Ems. Driven by Mr. Hamilton to
Sp. Muddy roads to Sp.church glad I had Mr.
McFarlanes lantern. I wonder will there be more
additional ch. courage infused through my sabbath
efforts. Oh for more of the spirit of the three
Hebrew Youths!
24 "At home" reading. Intend to visit here this week.
Snow.
25 Snowing but mild.
Mip Krixman.
Vis. Lar. F. Copeland, Mr. Taylor,
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26 Vis. Mrs. Corbett, Mr. Smith.
27 Mr. Heron, D. Lawrence, Mr. Morrison, Mr. Copeland.
28 D. Copeland, Mr. Westwick, & Mrs Fowler. Bad roads
heavy rain.
29 Spent last night at Bugslens. A ch. family. Then to
Mr. McFar.
30 Muddy roads. Good cong. Full at Ems. No service
in the Meth church. Sub. "Continue ye in my love"
Several thanked me for my sermon. There is an
inspiration in a full house. Geo. Copeland Jr.
drove me to Ems and Hamilton Sherwood to Novar.
Felt much at home in pleading.
31 Walked to Ems. Boarding there at Mr. Freelands.
1 Vis. Mr. Bryces (stayed two nights) and Mr. Giles.
2 Mr. Robb, Mr. May, Mr. Macquillin, Mr. Taylor,
Mr. Sandwick.
3 Mr. Bosfield, Geo. McDonald & Mr. Buchanan. Stayed
at night.
4 Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Freelands. Very cold
snowing.
5 Took cars to Novar. Bad roads. Sorry to find one
of our newly joined members at Sp. worse of liquor
at Novar. He fought manfully the demin for
six months, but from some dissappointment he yielded.
"Watch unto prayer".
6 Very mild Sabbath. Had to walk to Ems. Bad roads,
muddy. Mrs. Bryce kindly drove me 2/3 to Sp. Very
thankfull.
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X
6 Met our Sp, nember, who had been intoxicated, in
his way to Sp. I felt so sorry for Henry Hoffman.
May God help hime. Sub "Elijah's message". Small
cong.
7 At home in Mr. Macfarlanes. Raining.
8 What a dreadful storm of wind. Oh for the poor
sailors. Very cold north wind, and snowing. 9th
Better day.
10 Vis. Mr. Hill. Mrs. Hill is a good ch. A pleasure
to meet one. Thanksgiving day. Held a cottage
meeting at Mr. Copelands house. Quite a few out
22 present. Sub "Thou crownest the year with thy
goodness". Visited Mr. Taylors, Shoemaker who had
fallen on the 4th from a frame barn which was being
raised. He is getting wonderful well.
11 Vis. Mr. Chapman and Mr. Copeland who has been sick.
Told of the death of Frances Ramey of Burdeau settle
ment. A young woman about 22. Was asked to bury her.
12 Preparing for funeral and Sabbath. This is three
sermons for this week, one for Thursday, one for
Sab. & one for this funeral.
13 Fine Sabbath morning. Two inches of snow, mild.
Good cong. at Sp. poor at Ems. fair at Novar.
Thanksgiving Sab. Just as I was beginning service
at Sp. got word that
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X
X
13 the Methodist student would bury the remains of
Mip Ramsy. He had been visiting her. Held our
regular service, but alluded to the death. The
funeral party had not arrived when we left the
church. Sub. at Sp. "Bread of life" at Ems &
Novar, "Thou crownest the year. Mr. Deans rig
drove me to Ems. Walked to Novar. Mr. Cooper
drove me to church.
14 Pouring of rain. Cleared up in the afternoon.
Vis. Mr. McPhail and Mr. Godfrey. 15ht Wrote
home. Dull day. Felt tired.
16 Kep the house. Raining & misty.
17 Raining. Went by cars to Ems.
18 Heavy rain. Writting. Cleared up in the afternoon.
All left the house but myself till tea time. Pre
paring for two weeks.
19 Took cars for Novar. Very bad roads
20 Sub. "End of Faith" Bad roads. Mr. Cooper drove
me to Novar church, and l h miles farther. Had to
walk all the rest, some 16 miles. Fearfull roads.
Never was so tired on a "field before. When within
two miles of Sp. felt unable to go farther. Rested
and prayed for help. Roads, forzen mud, and wet
spots. Tired limbs, blistered feet, yet thankful
I made out and in time. Never preached so tired.
Sat all the time I could.
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Nov
X
Dec
X
21 Mr. McFarlane drove me to Beffsboro/ 3^ miles on
my way home. Walked three miles when James met me.
Found all well. Roads so bad, that the front of
1 a wood bob sleigh with the team.
26 Left for Sp. James drove Dick, in a single sleigh.
27 Good cong except at Ems. Mr. Dean drove me to Ems.
Walked to Novar. Good tract on railway. Mr. Cooper
drove me to Ch. and back. Sub Afflictions. Hard
subject to understand.
28 Reading 29th Studying.
30 Walked to Scotia. Vis John Smith and Neil Smith.
Stayed with Neil Smith. Dec 1st Vis Mr. Sherwood
and Mr. Shaw, then to Mr. Freelands.
2 Studying. 3rd Train to Novar.
4 Good cong Mr. Gilmour of Doe Lake took the service
at Sprucedale, so I stayed at Ems. Sub. "Exceeding
riches of His grace". Driven by T Dixon to Scotia,
then by T.H.
5 Studying 6th do. 7th Vis. Alex Freeland, Mr. Sang
Mr. Glendinning, Mr. Herd, Mr. Murphy, Mr Sherwood
and A. Ellis.
8 Left Mr. Freelands for Sp. Visited Mr. Mills.
9 Vis. T Peddie, Mip Kirkman, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Morrison
Mrs. M. Feels her failings and tries to rest in Jesus.
10 Vis. Mr. Copeland. Studying.
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Dec.
X
X
11 Good sleighing & roads. Large cong Sub. "I am a
stranger". Felt at home with the subject. Mrs.
Mills drove me to Ems. Mr. Shaw to Novar. Gods
people are strangers here.
12 Reading 13th Vis Mr. McPhail, Mr. Godfrey &
Mr. Denham.
14 Stormy, snowing 15th Lovely day. Walked to
Freelands.
16 Reading 17th Walked to Novar in the morning. Cool.
Lovely day, but felt tired and fell aslept for two
hours.
18 Snowing, but mild. Good cong. Mr. Cooper drove me
to Scotia, Mr. Smith to Ems. Preached for the
Methodists. Their anniversary. No service in our
own. Large cong. Subject "Kadish". Had to walk
to Sp. Mr. Hamilton dissappointed me.
.
1
9 Snowing & blowing. Ems. Meth tea meeting. Could
not go.
20 Keen frost. Mr. McFarlanes roof took fire. We soon
put it out.
21 Tea meeting at Sp. under "ladies Aid" Fair turn
out good programme. Self in chair. Mr. Gilmour of
Doe Lake and myself the only speakers. I spoke On
"Yes and No" Made $25.
22 Walked to Ems. Attended the Ems. School exam and
Xmas tree, recitation and singing. All did well.
Mr. Chowen Chairman (English church clergyman). I
spoke on "Arm in life" We had plenty of fruit and
cake. Vis. Geo McDonald. Had tea there and walked
back to Mr. Freelands. In all 13 miles walk.
�1892
Dec
X
23 Cars to Novar. Attended the U. B. tea meeting.
Large crowd spoke on "Aim in life". Four Speakers
One far too long.
24 Cars to Ems. then got a ride to Sp. by Mr. Peddies
team
25 Xmas Sub. "The word made flesh". Cold day 20 below.
Mr. Morrison drove me to Ems. Good Cong there.
Mr. Geo. McDonald drove me to Novar and after service
to Ems. Novar church very cold. Preached with one
overcoat on. Cold ride back, had to get out three
times. Walked from Scotia to Mr. Freelands. What a
delightful theme the birth of Christ! What a change
it has made to the world. May we let its influence
befit in our lives! "Let your lights so shine before
men" .
26 Mr. Freeland drove me to Ems. Walked along railway
tract to Katrine. James met me there. Horn by five.
Found my dear wife very sick. She has been sick for
more then a week. Got doctors prescription, but not
much better. A little better on thursday. What a
blessing she feels in Gods hands and is ready for
whatever He sees best. What a blessing a true
Christian wife is. One cannot be to thankful for this.
30 Left for Burks Falls. Got a ride from Knolls, with
Mr. Morrison to within two miles. Stayed with
Wm, Whelpton. Vi3- Me. Todd.
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1893
X Jan
30 and Geo Whelpton. Met Mr. Blatherwick(Baptist
Minister of Bracebridge) Spent a profitable
night there.
31 Left at 11 a.m. for Kovar; along with Mr.
Blatherwick. We had a conversation about the
sudden death of Ge. Silvester, Burk's Falls. He
was sawing down a tree, when a limb fell on him.
In a few days he was buried. How may warnings
we get?
1 New Years day. Missed the "Watch Meeting" on New
Years eve. Sub. "Gods Message" A message for New
Years and every day, "Gods love to man". Good cong
though many absent that might be. John Dixon drove
me to Scotia, T Smith to Ems. Our organist
at Ems. (Mip Spiers) present for the fi r ± time this
winter. No organist at Sp. Sick. Mip Martin is
very regular at Sp.
2 Geo Copeland so kindly drove me to Todd;s corner
and Mr. Nelson to Midlathian. Felt anxious to know
how my dear wife was. She was poorly indeed. I
hope by blessing of God and the human means employed
she will get stronger. We have done all we can for
her. We have laid her case before the throne of
grace. Helped at home this week, in and out. One
way of serving the Lord "In His Name"!
7 James drove me to Doe Lake. Walked to Beggsboro.
Dinner there. Vis. Mr. Bell & Mrs Lawrence. Walked
to Sprucedale.
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Jan
X
8 Fine clear cold morning. Sub. "Snowing" Tried
to show the responsibility of Christians in their
duty and priviledge of "Sowing beside all waters".
If all would do so, oh what a change would come over
the world.
Geo. Copeland drove me to Ems. Mr. Shaw to
Cyprus. (New Novar). We had fair cong. very good
at Ems. Many Mtheodists present. Trust souls were
re-consecrated to God.
9 Resting. Felt tired after the work at home, and the
days preaching. Fell asleep for two hours in the
afternoon. Snowing heavy.
10 Stormy north wind. Drifting. Vis. Mrs. Fleming
before she leaves.
11 Clear Vis. Wm. Hooie, Mr. Blin, Mrs. Nicholl. Very
cold 37 below zero.
12 Took cars to Ems. 13th Met Mr. Ridman (Mrs at Keary)
We are to change this Sabbath. Both got a ride to
Kearny. Stayed at Mr. Mclvors (Mr R's boarding house).
14 Mr. Redman left for Novar, and I walked to Ravensworth.
15 Good service at 10:30 in Mr. Garrwicks house, (son of
Rev. T. Garrwich). House full fine singing. Church
here not yet finished. Sub "Oh that thou hadst
hearkened. Mr. Garrwick drove me to Kearney. Very
slow horse. Yet in time. Good cong. five Rom
Catholics present. They have a fine churchhere. I
suppose they will have to confess.
�1893
Jan
X
15 this sin (What a thought!) of being present at our
meeting.
16 Walked to Mr. Buchanans. Vis. by the way Mr. Cong.
Mr. Balbraith & Mrs Wilson. Mr. Ridman met me at Mr
Buchanans. Spent a pleasent and profitable e vening.
17 Mr. Redman walked to Kearney and I to Ems. Vis. John
McDonalds, a ch. family, but strong Methodists & Mr.
Shaw.
18 Reading and writting.
20 Vis. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Clar, and Mr. Thomson. Walked
to Sp.
21 Vis. Mr. Armstrong John Westwick & B. Copeland. L. B.
Copeland Mrs. Westwick & Mip Garriot (who was
helping her) I found laid aside with measels. Had a
hard time, but mending now. Mrs. Westwick feels
keenly she is not faithful enough to her saviour.
Mip G. professes to be a child of God.
Counselled & comforted from His dear word & promises.
22 Mild but slightly snowing. Roads very good. Best
cong. yet. Sub. "A sword, a sword" Felt great freedom
in preaching, almost as if I was conscious of it
being my last apportunity of warning dying souls.
Some told me they felt the service blessed to there
souls, and that I seemed inspired. Oh that we felt
more this way. Geo Copeland drove me to Sp. Walked
to Novar.
�1893
Jan
X
23 Reading. 24th Driven to Mr. Dixons (five miles
east of Novar ) so as I might have an opportunity
of visiting.
25 Vis. Mr Sinclair, Mr. Martin, Mr. Sinclair a member
of our church at Hamilton, but never yet joined us
here. Too far to walk, and her husband to careless
to drive here. Oh what indifference there is in
spiritual matters!
26 Very stormy drifting. Read Dr. Cummings book "Bread
of life".
27 Vis. Mr. Lovegrove, Mrs. McGillvray, Mr. Guthbert
Dan Campbell, Mrs. Gillespie. Mr. Rogers and Mrs
Hooie. Had a nights singing with Mr. Hooie.
28 Snowing. Heavy rain during the whole night.
29 Raining. Went to Novar church in the midst of rain.
Only two came. No service. Back to Novar (one
mile), got lunch. Started to walk by railway tract
for Ems. Weather cleared up and a terrible west
wind sprung up. Bad walking, hardly able to keep
the tract with the wind and sinking in the snow.
Got in time to Ems. Only 14 present. Sub. "Let your
light shine" Three in choir, sang and played a
beautiful anthem during Collect.
30 Did not go to Sp. teribly drifting.
Lovely day. Sun shining. Writting, to make up for
lost ime.
31 Went to see Ge. McDonald who is to go away tonight for
Dorkes one of our members. He is well like by every
one. Wish them God speed.
�1893
Jan
Feb.
X
31 Visited Mr. Bryce. Stayed all night. Part of the
family at Armon.
1 Vis. Mr. Taylor, Mr. May, Mr. Robb, Mcquillan, Mr.
Bosfield and Mr. Giles. Read and prayed with all
Many of them careless.
2 Vis. Mr. A. Freeland, Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Bates, Mip
Todd.
3 Got to Sprucedale with Mr. Heron. Road full. 4th
Studying.
5 Stormy day, drifting some. No tract to Sp. Church.
Only 12 present. Driven to Ems. by Mr. Mills. Good
cong full choir. Walked to Novar by railway tract.
Real good walking. 20 present at Novar.
Sub. "Brazen serpent".
6 Snowing, getting deep. Went by cars to B.F's Stayed
with Wm. Whelpton. Very kind to me. Visited Mr. Todd
Dr. Crawford and consulted about Mrs. Geddes health.
7 Took stage to Cecebe Bad roads, all drifted. Walked
accross the lake, bad walking. Some slush. Daniel
met me and helped by giving me the snow shoes. Found
Mrs. Geddes better. Very thankful. Our prayers
are for her.
10 Been helping at home. Wal ked today on snow shoes to
Cowans P. 0. Took stage to B. F's Drifted roads.
Took 3 hours to go 10 miles. Met two lumbermens
teams that ook 8 hours to go 6^ miles. Horses
crowd so. Stayed at Wm. W. Visited Mr. Geo.Welptons.
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X
X
11 Took cars to Novar. 5 hours behind time.
12 Mild day. Good cong. at Novar. Driven by Mr. T.
Dixon to "high bridge". Walked to Ems. by rail
way tract. Tract very good. Large cong. at Ems.
Church nearly full. Driven towithin two miles of
Sp. by Mr. Shaw. Held service on Sp. in Mr.
Copelands house, the road not being broken to the
church. Room full. Sub at Sp. & Novar "Let your
light so shine" at Ems. "Is not my word like a
fire saith the Lord". Splendid attention.
13 Got a ride to Mr. Freelands. Roads improving.
14 Writting. In the afternoon visited Mr. Sandwich; s
widow.
15 Writting, vis. Mr. Herd, Mr. Shaw, Mrs. A. Freeland.
16 Vis Mr. Hamilton, Mr. & Mrs H. has been sick, but
getting better. Vis Mr. Smith "Scotia". Old Mr. J
was an elder outside. The sons do not take the in
terest spiritually that they might.
17 Walked to Novar. Attended a meeting to reconsruct
the Union S. School. Owing to the Methodists this
has come to nought.
18 Took cars to Huntsville. Changing with Mr. Siverwright
who takes the anniversary services tomorrow at
Emsdale.
19 Stormy day, snowing 6 drifting. Sub. at morning
meeting at
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X
March
19 H. and afternoon meeting at Allansville. "Oh that
thou hadst hearkened" Good cong for such a day.
Wild drive out to O.S. Sub for night at H. "Con
tinue ye in my love" Better cong.
20 Train late, too late for tea meeting at E so took
cars for B. F's. Put up at Burk House, too late to
stay with friends.
21 Left by stage for home. Found Mrs. Geddes very weak.
25 Left home for Burks Falls. Got a ride by Mr. Mitchel.
Vis Geo. Whelpton, Mrs. Blashill, Wm. Whelpton
staid with T. D. Reid, where Mr. Patterson boards
Mr. Siverwiight Huntsville is to be at the opening of
the new church at Sprucedale, Mr. P. goes to
Huntsville and I at Burks Falls.
26 Got the horse & cutter x
Y
L
r
. P. uses. Drove to
Birndale. Small cong. there. Back to Burk's Falls
Good cong, though snowing. Drove out to Katrine
small cong. Lovely clear night to drive back. Sub.
today "Continue ye in my love"
27 Walked home. Had dinner in W. Silvesters. Found Mrs.
G improving slowly. All the others well.
4 Left home at 7i'30 Walked to Midlothian, Thomas Gertridge
drove me by Rousels saw log road to Doe Lake P. 0.
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March
X
4 Walked from P. 0. to Sprucedale. Had dinner at
Beggsboro. All this week it has been snowing &
drifting, so roads are bad.
5 Fine day. Good cong at Spruce & Ems. Fair at
Novar. First time preached in new church at
Sp. Fine church easy to speak in. They had good
cong at the three services on opening sabbath.
Rev Martin from Toronto & Siverwright from
Huntsville. Crowded tea meeting on Monday night
{26 & 27 Feb) Realized about $100 at tea
meeting and $26 on Sabbath. Was driven to day by Mr
Deans rig to Ems. & walked by r. tract to Novar. The
tract good.
6 Took car for Ems. Got a ride to Mr. Bryces. Mr.
Thomson Mrs. Bryces father very sick. One of Christs
own. Hard to see if he is to recover, but if not,
he is prepared to die.
7 Went to Mr. Freelands. Writting & studying.
8 Vis. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Clark & Mr Thomson. Arrived
at Sp. at 7:30 vis Mr. Mills, Mr Deans, Mr. Copeland.
Mis. meeting. But, the roads being so bad, Mr.
Finlay did not arrive, till after the meeting was
over 9:30. Mr. F. was not pleased that I did not
make better arrangements for him being driven to
Sp. I did the best I could, but oh the roads were
bad indeed.
9
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March 10
11
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13
16
17
Mip. Meeting at Emsdale. I was chairman. Left the
speaking to Mr. F. He did well. Gave us a fund of
information on our home mission work. Had a bus
iness meeting afterward about getting an ordained
missionary. Agreed to try to see if they could
raise enough. Choir led our singing.
Saw Mr. F. off for Novar by cars. I did not go as
the roads are so bad. It will be enough to get Mr.
F driven to Ems.
What a night of rain. Cleared up about 8 a.m. Mr.
Finlay took the com service at Novar. At one o'
clock it began to rain at Novar, and rained till
four. Mr. F. did not come to Emsdale service. We
waited an hour, then I took the service to teams
out, the roads so soft. About 30 present. Subject
"Our Guid". After service it was too late to go
to Sprucedale with such roads. Had Mr. F. come to
Ems, though late, I would have left the service and
gone to Sprucedale.
Mr. Finlay walked up to Mr. Bryces from Novar last
night. Saw him today. He explained all to me. We
had no rain yesterday after 8 a.m. at Ems, but
they had at Novar.
Visited Mr. Sahw and Mrs. Buchanan. Hard to get some
out to church.
Visited Mr. Clark, Mrs. Turner then walked to
Sprucedale.
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March
X
18 Visited Mr. Peddie, Mr. Copeland and Mr. Stewart.
19 Fine mild day. Good cong. Sub."What dost thou here?"
Tried to make it a personal matter between God and
their conscience. Driven to Ems.by Mr. Morrison
Walked to Novar.
20 Lovely day. Visited Mr. Hooie to make up the half
yearly statement. Got my foot sprained cbn Sabbath
night.
21 Very mild. Foot still sore, cannot visit though
I would like being so near the end of my six months.
25 Still very firm. Been three days in the house.
26 Lovely day. Driven to Ems. Walked to Sp. Large
Con sub "Awake out of sleep" Felt at hoem Plead
with the people.
27 Vis Mr Corbett, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Fowler, Beggsboro
Found Mrs. Fowler had gone away wouth to visit her
friends.
28 Vis Mr. Heron, Mr. Stevenson, D. Lawrence & Mr Copeland.
29 Vis Mr. Dalglish, John Marshall, Mr. Hill, La F.
Copeland.
30 Sent for by Mr. Bryce. His father-in-law Mr Thomson is
dead. Mr. Bryce's son drove me to Mr. Freelands.
31 Conducted Mr. Thomsons funeral service. A short
service at the house. Text "I am the re. and the
life". Funeral sermon on Sabbath. What a blessing
to know he is safe with Jesus, a solemn service.
Many in tears, while I plead with them.
X
�1 8 9 3
April
X
1 Drove from Ems. to Sp. by stage. Bad roads. Rain
through the night. Vix. Mr. Peddie, had dinner
then. Vis Mr. Stewart, had tea there. Vis Mip
Kirkman. Farewell visits.
2 Bright sunny day. Had a good cong. at Sp. Sub.
"Jesus the light of the world" Crowded at Ems.
Mr. Thomson's funeral sermon. Sub. 0 r friend
u
Lazarus sleepeth". Very impressive. Beautiful
singing, so appropriate. Fair cong at Novar. Many
came though the roads were bad. One woman at Ems.
anxious about her conversion Tried to point her to
the Saviour. Spent all my spare time with here after
service. A little late at Novar. Was driven from
Sp. to Ems by Lochart Copeland and had to walk to
Novar. Mr. Cooper drove me to church and back.
Hearty shaking of hands at all the stations, many
expressing a wish that we were staying.
3 After Vis. friends at Novar, took cars to Ems. Then
walked to Mr. Bryces . Stayed all night. Mrs.
Thomson feels the loss of her husband, but is resigned
to her Fathers will.
4 Walked this morning to Mr. Freelands. Wrote and
read. At 4 p.m. went to Ems station with trunk. Took
cars to
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April 4 Burks Falls. Spent the night in Burks Hotel.
Read a part of a "Christians secret of a happy
life".
5 Got home, and found Mrs. Geddess much better and the
rest well. Glad to be home again.
6 Spent the day in writing friends on the field. Do
not yet know whether I am to be out on the mission
field this summer or not. But at home or abroad,
I trust I may be able to be the human means of doing
some good.
19 Got word from Mr. Finlay to go for a few weeks on
the commander field as the missionary is sick. Will
start on friday 28th for Rye, Com, and Nippissing
Village. Have written to the station that I will be
with them on Sabbath 30th. The distances between
the stations are very long. So long indeed that if
they cannot drive a part of the way I will be unable
to keep in the field. I trust the friends will help
me.
May God use me for these weeks rn my prayers. May
souls be saved. May Christians be encouraged.
Jas Geddes.
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Carver Simpson (1859-1949)
1881-1882 Diary
Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers
C.W. Simpson's diary AD1881
January 1st 1881. (Pleasant day. Berry, Gatie and I went to Minnies. We had dinner and
then went out to hunt, we did not get a shot at anything, had an excellant supper, talked a
while and then went home.
2 (cold) I went to S S and to Church, Sam and Minnie came and spent the day with us.
3 (cold) Berry went to Sams to draw hay, I went to the knoll and filled levelled the road. I saw
two partridges and shot a big black woodpecker, cap is the best partridge dog I have had yet!
4 (Pleasant) We are claying the road to day we have Sam R. W. J. and S Hunter, and A
Ingrum helping us We finished it about 4 oclock. Berry and I drew the horse power around
and set it in the barnyard
5 (Cold) I started to School, Berry went to Sams to draw hay, it was a bout 8 oclock when
they got their loads off. there was 10 loads in a head of them.
6 (Pleasant) I went to School, Berry went to Sams to draw hay down to town.
7 (Stormy) I went to School) Berry and Gatie went to Hextalls.
8 (Pleasant) We had a young calf came last night. I put red flannel around the doors, Berry
and Gatie came home this morning, I went out to Coins bush I shot a rabbit and a squirrel,
Cap ran the rabbit far about one hour steady. Sam and Minnie came over this evening. Pa
bought 4 sheep from Ezrah for {figure scratched out} $14.75 Berry brought them home to
night
9 (Pleasant) I went to S S and to Church in the afternoon Sam and Minnie came and spent
the day with us
{10} I went to School. We sold our sheep 20 for 100 dollars cash to Mr W Murphy. Berry and
I took them to Marsville, traded two of them to with Sam for two bad ones. We went to the
Orange Supper, it was only a mideling affair, I enjoyed my self considerably well
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11 (fine) We had another calf this morning. I went to school. Mr. Griffeth and Mr. Rophe are
starting knots. {protractive?} meetings tonight, Berry went to it.
12 (Cold) I went to school.
13 (Cold) I went to school, and to church in the evening.
14 (Pleasant) I went to school, Berry and Sam went to the fair to trade off old Hicks, they
traded for two calves. I got a loging chain to boot. Minnie and Gatie went to Stevens. I went
to the debate in the evening.
15 (Cold) I went to school. Saw Sam he says old Hicks came home, he his afraid he will
have to take the calves back.
16 (Cold) We are cutting out sheves. Andie Heecyse's helping us. Sam recieved a note
warning him to take the calves or he would be put into further costs, so he tied their legs and
put them in the sleigh and took them. he called {Mamary?} a few names and told him his
{opinion?}. The Srangers met here today to straighten up the accounts and to balance their
groods.
17 (Foggie) I staid at home in the morning. Went to Church in the afternoon and evening Mr
Rolfe preached. Same and Minnie came down and spent the day. There was a funeral at the
church today. One of Tom Thomas Mideltons girls aged 12 years died of heart {disease?} I
had a big rat in the trap this morning and one yester.
18 (Cold) I went to school. Cap got caught in the fox {illegible} he roared like a bull in a bog,
he was not much {wor-?} went to church this evening, Rev Joe preached.
19 (Cold) I went to school. I caught another big rat
19 (Cold) I went to school Sam and and Minnie came down. Mr Griffeth and Mr Rolf were at
our place {cut off} they got Norman, Earnest Harrold Reid Christen when to church in the
evening. Robert, Prterfield, Kenneth Poriellp and William Tisdale went up to the peneton
bench, Mrs Rolf preached.
20 (Tokens of a thaw] I went to school, caught another rat the forth, I went to Church, Mr.
Griffeth preached.
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21(Snowing) I caught another rat. Went to school, about one fut of snow fell today.
22 (Snowing) Berry and I helped Uncles to break in their two year old calf it went pretty I
killed a cat, mended Pas felt boots, and other chores, Sam Reid sold old Hicks for $15
dollars to Mooday the pump maker Albert Simpson had a son on the 20th
23 (Cold) I went to S Sand to Luarttar meeting in the afternoon, Sam and Minnie came today.
I saw the track of a mink it crossed from Blacks over to Uncles it was a good sized one.
24 (Stormy) I went to school and to church in evening.
25 (Stormy)I went to R. Hlins to get him to help us to skid sawlogs we skidded 22 logs. Sam
and Minnie came for tea went to church.
26 (Very Stormy) We were skidding logs skided 24. Berry and I went to church
27 (V.band stormy) I went to school and to church in the evening Mr. Griffeth closed the
meetings for the present. I caught another large rat. Sam and Minnie came down, Sam and
Berry yoked up a pair of steers, they went well.
28 (Stormy) I went to school caught one big rat. There was a man got on the road opposite
our place so he came to stay all night, he had 10 bushels of {cut off} and 16 of oats he had a
boy, and a cow also. He seems to be a pretty nice chap. He came from near Barrie and is
agoing to Eramosa.
29 (Pleasant) Berry Sam and I skidded sawlogs we got don about 3 oclock. Berry and I
yoked up the steers it wnet well. They ran over the seilgh and broke the box. Berry got some
heavy falls.
30 (Pleasant) I went to S S and to church in the afternoon. Sam and Minnie came and spent
the day.
{31} Uncle J {20?} Pleasant I went to school
Feburary 1st Cold) I went to school Hextall and Pricilla came down with come oats to be
chopped Sam and Minnie came also.
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Mr Thomas came back today. He was six cattle with him he is going to stay all night. He
thought he would never get here the cattle were so bad to drive. He brought us a bag of
apples. He said if ever we went near his place we were to call in and he would do his very
best for us. He seems to be quite a Gentleman in his manners.
2 (The coldest day there has been for 10 years) Thomas started on his journey again tis
morning Berry and I helped him start with the cattle. Hextall started for home, I went to
school
3 (Cold) I went to school. The man that bought the oxen came and took them away today.
We sold them for $95 dollars. Berry went to Hextall's {HP?} to get a girl he is going to try to
traid Jess for cattle to fat. Ma is sick sent for Dr. Dr Barbet he says it is a slow fever not
dangerous the weather has been too severe for her.
4 (Pleasant) I went to the village for medicine for Ma. I churned two churnings, killed a dozen
mice, Sam and Minnie came down today Minnie staid all day.
4 (Pleasant) I went to Sams and to [intelligble] for bags to get damaged grain. Sam , Berry
Pa and I went to town we got 45 cut of wheat for a $1 cut very litle worse for the fire
5 (Pleasant) I came down from Sams went to Church in the afternoon Sam and minnie and
{6} (Pleasant) I went to school Sam Berry and Pa went to town and bought 12 cut of 60 cent
for wheat and oats very little worse.
{7} (Thawing) I went to school, and from there to Sams staid all night.
{8} (Thawing) Sam and I went to brothers and to D. Rights and then to W. Hardons, for some
black ash to make baskets I made two.
{9} (Thawing) I came home, went to school.
5 {sketch of a fox? At the top of the page}
Sam, Berry, and Pa went to the fare R. Allin called in this evening, got a letter from Walker
and another from Mr. Thomas. I went home with Sam.
�{10} (Thawing) I went to school and to Sams after school I made another basket it is a very
good one.
11 (Thawing) I helped Sam fix his cattle shade with wet straw and drew in two jags of hay.
Went to the Post office and then home I went back with Sam.
12 (Very Stormy) Sam and I came home. I was sick and staid at home and washed my feet.
13 (Pleasant) We are crushing and cutting straw today. A Ingram drove for us I saw a lark
today, it was singing as merry as if it was May. They are the first spring birds that we have
seen. Minnie went home with Sam she has been here over a week. Ma is able to be up
again.
14 (Pleasant) Berry and I loaded the horse power and set it in Potillos bush Berry is going to
saw for G. Drumming. Sam Reid is going to help him. We had a hard time setting it the snow
is frozen near as hard as ice.
15 (Pleasant) I went to school in the morning and to the sawing in the afternoon I drove the
horses in Sams place he went to a sail to buy a cow he got me for $22 a very good one for
the price.
16 (Pleasant) I went to school
17 (Pleasant) I went to school
18 (Pleasant) Chored a round in the morning and went to the knoll in the afternoon I cut two
birch sawlogs. Hextall came this evening be staid.
19 (Fine) I went to S.S. Hextall went to town and brought up the {Iveson?} family, old his a
very sensible talker. Hextall went 20 home this eveing, Sam and Minnie were here. Norman
H.R. Reid has got two teeth.
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21 (Pleasant) I went to School J. C. Reid gave Sam Bucannon a thrashing for disobeying
orders
22 (Pleasant) I went to School
�23 (Pretty cold) I went to Schoool. Berry took 3 sawlogs to D. Rights to get sawed. Sam Reid
called in this evening on his way from Town. Berry went to Hextalls this evening to get a set
pair of bobsleighs made. It is terrible cold this evening.
24 (Very Cold) I went to School. made a turnip basket
25 (Pleasant) I went to School.
26 (Pleasant) I made a mouse {drawing of a mouse over top of the word mouse} trap this
morning. Went out into Coins bush in the afternoon I saw a {drawing of rabbit on grass}
rabbit, chored around the rest of the day.
27 (Thawing) I went to SS. rained too hard to go to Church. Sam and Minnie came down.
28 (Pleasant) Sam and I struck out to buy a {drawing of a cow on grass} but could not get
one to suit our notions, so he got one from L Ezrah a little black one for $3 cash. We cleaned
up barley for seed. Berry came home from Hextalls, he took his sleighs up to Stringers to get
them ironed off. Sam and Minnie came this afternoon. David W Midelton {B. FOX written on
top of these stroked out words} D FOX and {drawing of a root or bouquet, maybe name
"Harry"} Hunter were put in gaol for stealing {drawing of a fish} they stole two half barrels.
1 March Very Cold and stormy) I went to school. {drawing of "Harry" root or bouquet} and
{drawing of a fox on grass} stood their trial to day. They were sentenced too one month's
hard leighbor
2 (Pleasant) Berry and I killed a fat {drawing of a cow} cleaned up barley. I cut some wood.
Sam called in today, he was coming from Orangeville, drawing hay down. I saw a {drawing of
black bird} to day it was the first I saw since fall.
3 (Very stormy) I went to school. Jessie Walker came and spent the afternoon and evening
with us.
4 (Stormy) I went to school and put in one miserable day. I took Jessie Walker home on
horse back, she fell off once and lit on her feet, the next time she lit on her head and
shoulders. I thought all was over, with her but she soon start to started kackle as usual
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�Sam and Minnie came and spent the afternoon. Berry got his bobsleighs home today they
are a very comicle too king sleigh the talk of the neighbourhood.
5 (Stormy) I made an {drawing of an axe} and put a hande in a {drawing of a pitchfork} Berry
and I measured out our sprin seed barley measured out ten bushels for J Corbet.
6 (Warm) I went to SS TG Marshall came home with us I went to church in the afternoon
Sam and Minnie came today. There was tow more men put in jaol.
7 (Warm) I made an hand spike and helped Berry to put bunks on the bobsleighs, went to
swamp in the afternoon chew in 16 logs, hemlock sawlogs
8 (Warm) Berry and I was drawing in logs again today we took in 32 logs today, Hextall came
today he brought a load of barley and oats to get crushed he staid all night.
9 (Hot) We got badly sunburnt today. Berry and I were drawing logs today we put in 20. I saw
a {drawing of a chipmunk} chipmunk today. They say {drawing of a carrot} and {drawing of a
fox} scaled the wall of the gaol yard and got out, they were caught and put back again.
10 (Hot) Berry and I went to the village and got two tons of salt $6 a ton. S Reid went and got
1/2 a ton, Hextall got 22 {cwt?}. We went down in the afternoon I got an axe, left my watch at
Foxe's to get regulated. Dr Washington was called up for bad conduct to Mrs Homes so we
staid to her the trial. They put us out till the woman had given her evidence, so we heard little
or nothing. John Hamilton gave J Perry a thrashing Perry stabbed at Hamilton but did little
harm he cut two of his fingers it was Perries fault he was bound to fight with someone. We
went to the gale and saw the four gale {drawing of a chicken}
11 (Cold) I unloaded a load of salt I made and axe handle, Berry and I drew saw logs in the
afternoon
12 (Cold) I made rigged {uping?} {drawing of an axe} went home for a roller.
13 (Pleasant) I went to SS and to church S and M came and spent the day.
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Berry and I went to the knoll and finished drawing the saw logs
15 (Warm) I went to the knoll and cut cord wood I cut cord and three sawlogs tamerack I saw
a partridge {drawing of a partridge} The bush is full of squirrels red,
�16 (Pleasant) Berry and I cleaned up eleven bags of wheat I mended Berries boots, I made a
handsome pike put hinges on the bin lid, Berry got 21 bushels of Missigan {hamar?} wheat
for seed paid $125 a bushel for it. Sam and Minnie came this evening.
17 (Pleasant) I went to Drummings sawing we cut about 30 cords I saw a robin {drawing of a
robin} it was chirping like as if it was summer
18 (Stormy Pleasant) I choped wood cut a cord in the afternoon
19(Stormy) Berry and I went to Dummings sawing we saw till five oclock in the evening and
then brought the machine home
20 (Thawing) I went to SS and to Church Keech preached
21 (Cold) I helped Barry to set the machine to crush went to knoll to chop in the afternoon A
Ingram helped to crush we hired Fredrick Peavoy for the summer he came today.
22 (Cold) I went to town bought 30 cents worth of wire and a watch chain for 10 cents, paid
$1.50 for getting my watch fixed Berry and I chopped cord wood in the afternoon.
23 (Cold) I chopped cord wood cut about a cord and a 1/4. Berry went to Sams and set the
sawing machine
24 (Pleasant) Berry and I went to Sams sawing
25 (Pleasant) Sold our old bobsleighs to a fllow that got stuck on the road, he had two
buggies and he pulled the tongue out of one, we got $3 for them. Berry took down a load of
potatoes got 50 cents a bag. Berry Gatie and I went to Minnies. I, Reid, F. Marshall J. and J.
W walker, Mary, Grace and Billie Farnell came and Elizabeth Reid, this made up the surprise
party we had a very good time.
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We got home about 3 oclock in the morning
26 (Pleasant) Berry a took 30 bags of chopped {stowgh?} to Hextall J Comar went with him I
went to the chopping I saw a bald headed Eagle {drawing of an eagle}
27 (Pleasant) I went to SS and to church
�28 (Pleasant) I started to school again. Sam came down this evening, Norman is sick with
his teeth he is some better today.
29 (Cold) I went to school I learnt considerable
30 (Cold) I went to school we had some heavy game at the foot ball, Berry came home
tonight he could not get a girl.
31 (Cold) I tracked a raccoon through Johnstons and Porter's fields through S Potullos and
then it turned and took the fields the snow drifted over its tracks and I had to give up the
chase after about 2 miles of a tramp I went to school in the afternoon.
April 1 Very Stormy. I went to school. Sam and Minnie came down, Minnie staid all night, I
went home with Sam
2 (Very Cold) Sam and I went to Berry's lang for a {sceh?} made timber we got 4 pieces, we
got two pieces of hash to make baskets of. We saw 3 partridges. Berry went home with Sam
3 (Cold) I went to SS and to church S and M came down.
4 (Cold) I went to Coins bush to hunt coons there was too many tracks to be able to follow
one all the time, so that I had to give up the chase again without my coon. I shot a {drawing
of a squirrel} it was the first shot I had fired this year.
5 (Very Stormy) Berry and I went to the swamp we cut 25 poles I cut 40 posts for the garden
and about 30 poles it is the stormiest day we have had this winter.
6 (V. Stormy) I made a {drawing of a basket} Basket cut out sheaves in the afternoon. S and
M came down this afternoon we kille about 40 {drawing of a mouse} mice {drawing of a dog}
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7 (Warm) Berry and I took a load of potatoes over to the roote house, went to swamp got a
load of posts and a load of poles. I was cutting poles got enough to make a fence from the
orchard to the road.
8 (Warm) I helped Sam Reid to get out spout timber I cut a load of poles and about half a
cord of wood, we took in 5- tamerack sawlogs.
�9 (warm) Went to swamp cut a load of poles and a load of small ones I saw an {drawing of
an owl} and a large butterfly the roads are getting very bad
10 (Warm) I went to the swamp for Cap he staid all night watching the trap went to Church in
the afternoon, went to Minnies in the evening got my me nuckles badly skinned on the gravel
road.
11 (Warm) Choring around in the morning went to swamp in the afternoon I caught a skunk
in the box trap {drawing of a skunk} I am afriad it spolit my trap I drowned it, We got a seeder
and drill combined.
12 (Cool) I went to swamp there is a foot of water on the road from Reids turn up to near
Heayses hill, we are crushing this afternoon.
13 (Warm) I made an handspike and helped to crush Sam helped us, I went home with Sam.
14 (Warm) Came down with Sam, cut some wood and went to the examination in the
afternoon, we had a great time they gave J Reid two oil paintings and a bracket they had a
bag of apples and about a gallon of sweats and they distributed them amongst the audience.
We had some very good music and some good speaches and some {sesitations?} It was the
best examination ever I was at it was after seven when it broak up. Our hired girl came today
Pollie Erwin.
15 (Warm) Berry and I went to the knoll the road was flooded for about half a mile about a
foot deep and half an inch of ice, it was the worst travelling I ever saw.
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We cut wood in the afternoon
16 (Pleasant) I cut wood in the morning and mended a bed sted. Cut wood in afternoon I saw
about 10 robins.
17 (Warm) I went to SS and church in the afternoon
18 (Warm) I went to the bush and cut about a cord and a half of wood
19 (Pleasant) drawing out potatoes Sam and I cut the log for a roller, I set out the bees in the
afternoon one of my patent hives was ded and one of Walkers. I shot a groundhog in the
evening, went to Sam’s
�20 (Pleasant) I hollowed out a trough 30 feet long and put it up Sam and I went to Smiths
lake in the evening I shot a wind {drawing of a duck} and a red winged blackbird it was a very
pretty duck. I never saw one like it before, I think it is a wood duck.
21 (Pleasant) I started to make a little gate for Sam. little D Ones died this morning she was
only sick about 12 hours they did not know what was the matter with her, I came home in the
afternoon, carried up a load of potatoes and helped to load them. We had a hatch of
chickens came off today. I stuffed the blackbird, I saw a SN {drawing of a snake}
22 (Warm) We drew in 6 loads of hay and cut one with the cutting box for the fatting cattle, I
stuffed the duck this evening Fred started to cultivate yesterday the ground this his quite dry
off the top.
23 (Warm) We finished crushing and pit the horse-power away in the shade {drawing of an
eye and a plough meaning “I ploughed’} the rest of the day. Sam and Minnie came and had
dinner got a letter from Hextall. The frogs are croking tonight very loud {drawing of a frog} B.
FROG
24 (Warm) I went to SS and to church it was very warm today. Jessie and Jim Walker came
and spent the evening with us, I found a hens nest in a poplar tree at the bottom of the
garden she was on the nest and had two eggs laid in is in between 3 large tree limbs. Andie
Heeys came today with Sams horses to change work.
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The swallows have comeback {drawing of two swallows}
25 (Warm) I took bolts and gugeons out of old roller. Made a whipeltree. cut over 30 stumps
off level with the ground and ploughed the rest of the day.
26 (Rainey) I finished ploughing the stumpy field I stuck out half a dozen ridges for Andy to
gang-plough. I started to plough the sod in the fallow where never a man hath ploughed
before.
27 (Warm) I ploughed sod again, rained in the evening Sam came this evening his old cow
had twins a bull and heifer they are both alive and doing well. We had a sheep had 3 lambs
this evening all died. Our old turkey laid away in the bush fance.
28 (Pleasant) I ploughed dos finished at dark. We started to sow in heat of day
�29 (Cool) I helped to pick stones off the new ground and cut boards for the top of the roller
and mixed paint for it went to school in the evening. I shot at two hawks but did not kill them.
I saw 8 ducks but could not get near them, Saw a partridge and a rabbit and a couple of
groundhogs, sowed 6 acors of peas and 14 of wheat
30 (Cool) I put the roller together and painted it. Sam and I went to Coins and dug trees to
plant we got some Maple, Birch, Helm, White Ash, Baswood, Hawthorn, Plum, Butternut,
they were the finest lot of trees I ever saw
1st May (Cool) I took Ma down to Wilcoxes, went to Church and from there too Minnies and
had tea with them.
2 (Pleasant) I am planting trees along the lane, I saw two loons fly over the farm this morning
very fine birds. I killed a red squirrel {drawing of a squirrel} and a {drawing of a groundhog} I
planted 33 trees and carried over 20 form Coins on my back. I got 5 Butternuts and 6
Basswoods one Hawthorn and 7 ash and the rest Maples got 10 more this evening. Killed
another {drawing of a groundhog}
3 (Pleasant) I planted 10 trees and then started to pull down the picket fence and put in new
posts and straigheten it out with the wire fence.
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I found the {drawing of a hen?} nest in the brush fence she had {drawing of three eggs} in it
I saw a nest of young crows they were squalking and near ready to fly it is in Coins bush in a
big Maple tree
4 (Pleasant) Working at garden fence cultivated some {cut off} in the morning worked at
fence in afternoon and harrowed after tea with Jess and the eight bulled {harrow h-?}
5 (Warm) I put up 24 feet of fence and cultivated the rest of the day. Berry drilled in 10 ac of
wheat white russia and Missigan hamber
6 (Hot) I ploughed all day, ploughed about 2 acors
7 (Hot) I ploughed in the morning and went to Reids and grafted in the afternon, I put in
about 45 grafts came home and ploughed a {hed?} land. Joseph Banks came and got a load
of turnips W. Ingemam came and got another load and some hay.
�8 (Hot) I went to town and grafted 5 trees for Aunt. Gang ploughed in the afternoon, there
came on a heavy rain storm about 4 oclock and our wheat is quite green.
10 (Hot) I grafted for Albert Simpson all his plum trees are de only one. I put in about 30
grafts. Gang ploughed some and grafted some at home.
11 (Hot and showery) I dug in the garden and ploughed after teas. Sold a hive of bees to F.J.
Marshall for $6 each.
12 (Hot) I ploughed the new orchard and gang some for barley, I sowed barley all day along
with the roes of trees and harrowed about an acors and 1/2 of oats.
13 (Hot) Berry and I took 5 cattle up to the knoll to pasture, we saw two rabbits and a
partidge came home and gang ploughed helped mother in the garden and pruned six large
apple trees
14 (Rainie) I trees are out in {drawing of a leaf} the bushes are green. I
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I was digging {self portrait of Carver with a shovel} in the garden and planting {drawing of an
onion} onions. I drilled in about an acre of turnips and 1/2 of {mangleworsels?} and fixed the
eve spoughts on the barn.
15 (Cool) I went to SS and to Church rained in the evening
16 (Pleasant) I ploughed in the morning and cultivated about 3 acors in the afternoon, went
to town in the evening, got a pair of shoes and barrols $2.75 hand made and hand soled.
17 (Cool) I planted 2 roes of corn dug in garden and planted onions made a spout for the
barn pump ploughed a hed land in the turnip field dug some more in garden. Mr and Mrs
Griffeth called and had tea.
18 (Wet) I put a handle in a dung fork and gang ploughed. Sowed salt on the wheat in the
afternoon Sam and Minnie came down.
19 (Wet) We started to draw out manure for barley. Drew out manure all afternoon.
20 (Cool) Drew out manure till tea time finished manur-ing 8 acors I started to gang plough
afternoon.
�21 (Pleasant) I gang ploughed all day. Walker and Birdie Wilcoxe came out this afternoon
going to stay over night
22 (Warm) I went out to Coins for a walk Sam and Minnie came down I went to church in
afternoon,
23 (Hot) I finished ploughing for barley I and Fred took the sheep to wash I washed them we
have 15. I caught over a dozen {drawing of a fish} I saw a muskrat swimming up the creek so
I armed myself with stones and wendt boldly the first throw I struck him on the back so I got it
all right came home, Hextall and Priscilla were there had a good old chat with them, skined
my rat and went to bed
24 (Hot) I went with J and J Walker and W. Black to {drawing of a fish} We caught over a
hundred good trout. I shot one groundhog I had a good sail on Caledon Lake on an old raft.
We had some very good fun, and a good swim.
25 (Hot) I went up to Minnies and put a floor in the cook house and a partition half way
across came home and ploughed over a 1/4 of an acors with the jointer killed a red {drawing
of a squirrel on a branch}
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26 (Hot) I finished ploughing the orchard and dug some in the garden helped Berry to make a
stone boat and pruned the dead limbs out of the plumb trees
27 (Hot) Berry and I picked the meadow I started to rolle took the young cattle to the swamp I
caught a young woodcock {drawing of a woodcock}
28 (Wet) I finished rolling wheat and rolled one piece of barley picked stones off barley
groung {ground} and scattered manure. Stuffed the young woodcock and dug in the garden
29 (Pleasant) I went to SS and to Church Sam and family came up and spent the day. I went
to Uncles for tea had a very pleasant {drawing of a man and dog bleeding through the page}
30 (Warm) I put on some sirplus {boxeses?} Ra and I sowed about 15 acors with {plaster?}
and salt, cleaned up the house and yard and put up 12 feet of a fence, took 12 1/2 dozen
eggs over to W Carrots Minnie came down and staid all day, over clover is out in flower.
31 (Cool) I walked down from Sams Walker came home last night, I sheared sheep.
�1st June (Pleasant) I finished shearing the sheep put on some {sirplus boxeses?} cleaned
out the spouts cut some large limbs off the Cebelia tree and gang ploughed about an acre
and a half took another groundhog {drawing of a groundhog}
2 (Pleasant) I finished gang ploughing sowed the last piece of barley went to town for Berry
he went to Toronto on an excursion to buy harness
3 (Wet) I mended two pairs of braces, but potatoes and drew out three loads of manure shot
two {drawing of a crow} for stealing {drawing of a chick} chicks Sam and Minnie came up and
went too town
4 (Pleasant) I scattered manure made the frame for a gate, rolled the barley in the orchard.
We sowed the buckwheat today the last of the seeding
5 (Pleasant) I went to SS and to Church went for a walk in the evening. Sam and Minnie
came today
6 (A sharp frost last night) Minnie, {Gatie?} Walker and I went to Hextalls we took down one
hive of bees and 8 hens. We took the black teeth out of his pigs he had 19 of them, went out
to {drawing of a fish} I caught about two dozen trout.
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7 (Pleasant) Finished the little gate and hung it sowed about 3 acors with salt and plaster Mr.
Tayor the M.E. Minister came and paid us a visit seems to be a very nice man.
8 (Warm) I went to Johnstons and borrowed his turned drill, it is the best I ever saw, I drilled
in over four acors.
9 (Warm) We planted potatoes, Sam and Minnie came and spent the day. Pa, Berry & Sam
went to the fare. I staid at home and cut potatoes {Sickles?} dog bit Sam Reid on the leg
{drawing of Sam being bit by a dog}
10 (Hot) Planted potatoes in the morning. Sold our 8 year old colt for $80 cash to
R.J.Sturgeon, I took a bag of flower to W. Stringers, got Charlie shod on front feet, Went and
drew out D. Rights steem engine, he had it in a terrible place we had to cross bad bogs it
was dark when we got to Heeyses. Went to a party at Carrots had a middling time, got home
at one oclock one {drawing of bee hive} of bees swarmed today the first.
�11 (Hot) Finished planting potatoes, I cut off some blacknots planted cukembers and hoed in
the garden, sowed a bed of lettise and finished one of the to long flower beds. I cut W.Y.
Carrots hair, had a good swim in Ingrams, {drawing of groundhog bleeding through page}
pond.
12 (Warm) I staid at home did not feel very well, Minnie came down, I watched the bees in
the afternoon, went to here Rev. Taylor preach in the evening.
13 (Hot) I took young cattle to swamp, hived a swarm of bees and took honey out of two
hives, cleaned two others, Came on a very heavy wind storm blew the dust in clouds
followed by a storm of hail and rain.
14 (Cool) Berry and I took young cattle back and fired the slash we had a good fire. Cap
killed a rabbit. Minnie came.
15 (Cool) I hoed in the garden in the morning and made a gate for Minnie in afternoon, cut
thistles after tea.
16 (Cold and rainie) I made a bird case 30 by 40 inches for the crane Walker and I dug in the
garden after tea, and pruned trees.
17(Cool) I cut thistles
18 (Cool) Cut thistles out os about 13 acors went to Town bought a glass for bird case 70 c
and one box umber 20 cents
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19 (cool) Hextall came last night. I went to S.S. and to Church twise, S. and Minnie came.
20 (cool) Hextall went home. I made a plumbbob. went to Sams and built a chimney on
Stringers house. he gave me 50 cents for building it.
21 (Warm) I struck out for Niagara falls at 10 minutes to five, the trains left Orangeville at 20
ms to 6. I ran about a mile and a half. I got to the station about 5 minutes before the train
started. We got into Toronto before 8 oclock, got on the Chicora steamer and sailed to the
Town of Niagara, where we wated about 3/4 of a hour for the train, we saw the soldiers all
out at camp. there was about 4000 thousand on drill, took the train from Niagara Town to the
falls, saw Sir Isaac Brocks Monument. it stands at the top of a hight between Niagara Town
�and the falls. The falls are the best sight I ever saw, as soon as we got to the falls we were
paluted with cab drivers calling out to us to have a ride. Went up in the tower at the
suspension bridge, we were about 300 feet from the water, it was a grand sight to look down,
crossed the suspension bridge over to the American side, every store is a museam {drawing
bleeding through the page} stuffed birds and animals, started from Niagara about 2 past I got
to Toronto at 9, had to walk a mile, and wait one hour for the train, got to Orangeville at 1/2
past 12, got home at 2 oclock in the morning, I paid 50 cents for my dinner 40 to cross
suspension bridge 10 ct for straw berries, 10 for figs, and 50 for to Indian pincussions
pincussions, and 200 for my ticket, and ten to go up in Me elevators making a totle of $3.70
c.
22 (cool) got up just in time for dinner, went to swamp and brought home a cow, cut thistles
rest of day.
23 (cool) drilled in about 2 acors of turnips, made a hand spike, and put a handle in a axe,
pulled wild mustard out of the fitches and oats the field was full of it every yard or so there
was a yellow flower. dug iin
24 (Warm) I pealed tanbark at Rights mill.
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25 (Warm) I was pealing tanbark
26 (Warm) I staid at home and hived beas. we had four hives swarmed, three of them went
together we separated them and searched for queens for about three hours and could only
find one queen. Sam and Minnie came. Uncle and John Smith came and had dinner with us
this was mr Mr Griffeths last sunday on this Circuit, the church was crowded full. I went out
for a walk in the evening.
27 (cool) I put the 3 swarms in one of the big patent hives the common hive was full to the
bottom, I went and pealed tan bark, came on a heavy rain storm, sheltered in {Kugses?}
house I made two good whip stalks. pealed bark after the storm of rain was over, B. Bradley
called to buy some scantelings 100 pieces of 2 by 4 and 100 pieces 1 x 2 raining very heavy
now, a man wanted to trade me a bace fiddle for some stuffed birds, but I thought a bace
fiddle would be out of my line.
�28 (Warm) I pealed tanbark, came on a very heavy rain storm I took shelter in Marshalls old
house. W. Marshall and I went out for a strole after the rain. I killed a large {drawing of a
muskrat} muskrat, got some blaberries.
29 (Pleasant I am pealing tanbark again.
30 (I hived beas and drew lumber.
1 July Pleasant) I finished pealing logs, Walker and I went to Smeltzers Lake and got a good
feed of straw berries.
2 (Hot) I was making hives and hiving bees.
3 (Hot) I hived beas in morning and went to Church in the afternoon the Rev. Reid preached
his first sermond, Sam and Minnie came from Church with us.
4 (Hot) I went and piled the tanbark there will be over three cords of it, came home and cut
thistles out of the late barley.
5 (Hot) finished the thistles and started to cut hay. I mowed fence corners and around
stones.
6 (Hot) I was fixing up the sulky rake, putting in a new piece
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to raise the teeth, went to Glovers got two teeth for rake, shortened, two hay forks fixted, and
four rods mended to pull the hay off the teeth, took Reids hay fork home, rigged up the rake
and started to work.
7 (tokens of rain) We drew in two loads of hay, and cocked up about an acor, and then it
came on rain. I am doing little chores around the house.
8 (Hot) I made 4 hives and hived 3 swarms, drilled in turnips in the afternoon, took some
work to Glovers, and
9 (Hot) I went to S.S. and to Church, rained in the evening Sam and Minnie came down.
10 (Hot) I made 2 hives, hived a swarm of beas in the top of the big labelia, went to R.
Collins to get Dave to hoe turnips, took off a load of hay.
�12 day of Ireland hot) I scattered hay out of the cocks, & drew in 3 loads of hay, and cocked
about {blot} acors. Sam and Minnie came today. Sam went to town.
13 (Hot) We drew in 5 loads of hay I pitched on, mowed fence corners in the meadow field,
James Walker and I took the cattle up to the swamp, went up to the lake and had a good
feed of strawberries
14 (Plasant) threw of a load of th hay. Walker and I went to to the swamp took out two
sawlogs hemlock and one cedar log 14 feet long, got a splendid crook for a rack. I raked up
hay and helped of with the loads. Walker and I got a splendid feed of black currants in
Haeeyses garden.
15 (Hot) I went to Dav Rights, got sills sawed for rack and boards for the sides, got a black
ash stick sawed for a pea rake, and strips for the har summer house, started to draw in hay
drew in 3 loads of hay the last at M present we have got 16 acors in, think we will cut some
more of the pasture field, got a good feed of rasberries, went home with Minnie to help Sam
with ha
16 (cool) Sam and I went to W Cooks and cocked 3 acors of hay came back and raked till
supper time, and I mowed with the sithe till night, walked home, Walker and {Keu-?} have
gon down to Hextalls with his new wagon.
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17 (I went to S.S. and to church, Sam & Minnie came.
18 (Very windy) I went to Sams and helped him to cock hay, and draw in we took in 6 loads
of clover.
19 (Windy) Cocking hay, and finished, drawing in the clover.
20 (Wet) Straightened of cocks, rained. I came home, and helped W. T Carrol off with two
loads of hay, dug a post hole and put in a poast.
21 (Pleasant) I molded up the potatoes, fixed up a gate, and mowed aroune the new orchard,
and a strip in the old one, Minnie came to get us to help Sam draw in hay.
22 (Fine) Pa, Berry and I went to Sams, drew in about 15 ac of first class timothy hay. W.
Cook and I pitched on in the field, We covered the stack with boards.
�23 (Fine) drew in two jags of hay, Berry went to Monomills to get the tiars set on the wagon. I
went to Coins and picked 15 quarts of raspberries and mowed the fence corners in the
hollow field.
24 (Pleasant) I went to S.S. and to Church. W. Milllner came to stay a week or two. Sam and
Minnie came.
25 (cool) I went to pick berries got ten quarts of black berries, hoed turnips in the afternoon.
16 (Cold I was nearly frozen hoing turnips. I took off serptusboxes and put on about a dozen,
and hoed the rest of the day.
27 (Cool) I drove the bees out of the the hive, Berry Walker Will Milner and I yoked up a pair
of 3 year old steers, we had a very rough time for a while, one of then laid down and we
could not get it up, so we left him think over it he laid there all afternoon, and got up in the
evening. I hoed turnips, and cradled around in the orchard.
28 (Pleasant) I cradled barley in the orchard and bound some, got the orchard cut and
shocked up. I cradled around the 9 ac piece, ground the reaper sickle.
29 (Pleasant) I started Pa off to Hextells, went to Coins and picked 6 qts of berries, started to
bind barley in the afternoon. W. T. Carrol helped us after tea, he his a good man.
30 (Hot) We finished binding the barley and shocked it up.
31 (Hot) I staid at home in the morning, went to Church in
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August 1st
the afternoon and to Orangeville in the evening.
1st July AUG Hot) drew in barley, came on a very heavy rain storm about 1 oclock, pitched
back some hay, and made a handle for a horse rake. Robert Stevenson came this evening
and settled him self down for a visit.
2 (Hot) I made a pair of handles for horse rake and put in the teeth, and made wood for the
ends. Berry and I went to get crooks for a rack, we got two very good one at the back of
Tisdales spring. we went to Burnt hill and picked half a patent pail of berries.
�3 (Hot) I went to Coins and picked 14 quarts of berries, came home and sulky raked about 2
ac, and finished drawing in the barley, all but the rakings.
4 (Hot) Pointed the rake teeth and put on the feet, started out to pull peas they would not pull
with the rake, so we took the sithes two of us to our great sorrow.
5 (hot) I pulled peas all day. Pa gave up at noon.
6 (Wet) I fixed up a cace of birds, Berry and I partly made a wagon rack, I barbered Walker
and he returned the compliment, I had a grand wash this evening.
7 (Hot) I went to S.S and to Church, went to Coins in evening.
8 (Pleasant) Sam Reid, A. Ingrum, Berry and I pulled 5 acors of peas with the sithes, finished
them.
9 (Pleasant started to cut spring wheat & finished the rack, and drew in 3 loads of barley. Will
Milner went home this evening.
10 (Hot) pulled peas with horse rake, and drew in barley finished pulling peas for this
year. we ha
11 (Cool) Cutting wheat in afternoon wet in the morning.
12 (Pleasant) threw off a couple of loads barley, and turned, nine ac peas and 4 of us cut
wheat, and shocked it up.
13 (Pleasant) Ware cutting wheat, and finished the field 14 ac, it is michiganhamber wheat
and very good. We have 30 ac to cut yet, and about 44 cut. {Drawings here of a bird and a
four-footed animal bleeding through the page}
14 (pleasant) Staid at home in the morning and went to Church in afternoon. Sam and Minnie
came, We went to Coins in the evening and got a good feed of berries.
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15 (Warm) We drew in 22 loads of peas. I pitched on in field
16 (Hot) drew in 4 5 loads of peas. Cut 8 acors of wheat in the afternoon and bound it, was
done before dark.
�17 (Warm) We covered the peas stack and the hay stack. Walker h is reaping wheat for W
Ingram today. Drew in 10 ac of wheat in the afternoon.
18 (hot) Cut the late barley 5 acors, and drew in 3 ac of wheat and two loads of peas, and
shocked 8 acors of wheat.
19 (Very hot) Finished cutting wheat {drawing of wheat} and drew in about 7 acors, and put 3
loads of peas in a {drawing of trap or barn?} for the {drawing of a pig?}
20 (Hot) We drew in wheat and about 5 ac of barley. Sold the 3 year old steers for $90 cash.
21 (Hot) I went to S.S. and to Church and to Sams and spent the evening, Sams crops are
first rate this year.
22 (Pleasant) I cradled around the hollow field oats, threw off two loads of barley and drew in
two loads of rakings finished the barley of for this year, drew in a load of w wheat {drawing of
a rake} ins, I cradled around the stumpy field oats.
23 (Hot) I cradled oats in the stumpy field, finished cutting the oats, and finished drawing in
wheat.
24 (Very Hot) threw off two loads of wheat and got in a load of rakings, and drew in the
Vetches and oats 6 loads.
25 (V.H.) Bound oats, put up a scaffold, and drew in oats.
26 (V. Hot) I pitched on oats, and covered the stack, drew in a load of rakings the last of the
harvest, only the buck wheat, We are the first I have heard of yet, 76 ac of harvest.
27 (Hot) We went to Sams and drew in oats, I pitched on in the field he had about 16 acors
or more.
28 (Very hot) I went to Coins bush and had a good feed of berries. Went to Church in the
afternoon.
29 (Hot) I shot a hen H. {drawing of a hen} burnt out stumps, We killed a {drawing of a
weasel} WEASEL and patched up the brush fence
30 (Hot) I ploughed in the new ground. I trapped a large polecat {drawing of a skunk}
�31 (Very hot) I am ploughing, there is some terrible fires in the swamp one can scarcely see
a lot off for smoke.
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I trapped {drawing of a groundhog} a groundhog. Walker made the draft of the animal
1 September, cleaned out the cistern and started to plaster, came on a heavy rain storm,
terrible smoke {drawings of two birds and an animal bleed through the page}
2 (Hot and close) I was sick in the morning. Went to shoot I shot 12 pigeons and one hen
hawk. I lost my shot flask and had to come home, grately gieved to leave the sport, picked
the pigeons and saved the feathers for a pillow.
3 (Hot) W. Carrol and I plastered the cistern in the morning, and {drawing of an eye} went to
shoot pigeons Walker went too I shot 5 and Walker shot one, he shot 3 others but could not
find them.
4 (Hot) I went to ch S.S. and to Church.
5 (Hot) W. Carrol and I plastered the cistern once and a half. got A darkness came on about
4 oclock, so dark that we had to get the lantern to see to plaster, about 5 oclock you could
not see one rod a head of you the sky was all as red as fire, one hour before the sun set, and
totle darkness all around, lamplight looked to be a greenish white, some men are frightened
near out of there whits wits. T. Farnell for instance he would run away if any one spoke to
him about the darkness, men were going down to town to see what was the cause of it, it is
not fire alone they said. {drawing of a bird bleeding through the page}
{Note: The atmospheric phenomenon reported here may be due to the great forest fire in
Michigan.}
6 (Hot) A great many people thought it was the last of the world, quite a few did not milk their
cows, and some did not eat. We finished plastering the cistern and drew out manure the rest
of the day.
7 (Hot) I put the floor over the cistern and drew out manure. The thrasher came this evening,
Wiggons machine.
�8 (Warm) We thrashed oats and wheat the spring wheat is the best the thrashers have seen
this yeas by a long way
9 (Warm) thrashed barley we have about 4,50 bushels.
10 Hot) Finished thrashing about 1 oclock. Went to W Ingram in the afternoon.
11 (Hot) I went to S.S. and to Mrs. Pattersons funeral in the afternoon {drawing of an animal
bleeds through the page}
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12 Pleasant) I went out to hunt the year old cattle, took the {drawings of a rifle, a pointing
hand, a dog, an eye, {shot?}, TWO, two birds, a pointing hand, a small rifle, and another bird
meaning “gun and the dog I shot two hens and one pigeon”} PIGEON, came home and
smothered 4 hives of beas. Berry found the cattle on the 4th line up about 7 lots.
13 (Cool) I went to Farnells thrashing, had a heavy day's pitching sheaves, finished before
sun down.
14 (Cool) Cleaned up the barn floor, and cleaned out a cistern and plastered part of it.
15 (Cool) I took up bea hives, and took the 3 two year old cattle up to the swamp, took a
plough up to Glovers to get mended, got Jess shod on the front feet.
16 (Cool) I struck out half a dozen ridges for Fred, started to plough pea ground, in the new
ground, plastered the cistern.
17 (Wet) I ploughed in the morning, and cleaned up wheat in the afternoon. Berry took down
a load of wheat 22 bags got $1.20 a bushel
18 (Cool) I went to S.S. and to Town in the afternoon, saw Hextall and family, went to Church
in the evening
19 (Hot) Cleaned up a load of wheat, I went to give the cattle salt, took the gun and shot two
p {drawing of bird} came home and made a pair of whipletrees
20 (Pleasant) cleaned up a load of wheat, and set up the buckwheat, made a whipletree for
the buggie.
�21 (Pleasant) I ploughed and helped to clean up a load of barley, Potatoes are a dollar a bag
in Orangeville
22 (Pleasant) I cleaning up barley, Went to J. Johnstons thrashing in the afternoon, went to
the teachers meeting in the evening, the anniversary is to be on the 29 October.
23 (Cool) I went to Johnstons thrashing.
24 (Hot) I took the 2 year old cattle up the swamp, cleaned up a load of barley and went to
here McCormich trial.
25 (Pleasant) I went to SS and to Church.
26 (Fine) We thrashed the buckwheat and cleaned it we have 10 1/2 bags off of one acor, or
more, trapped a GH {drawing of a groundhog}
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27 (Warm) I ploughed about 2 acors.
28 (Warm) I ploughed, finished the buck wheat ground and started to plough in, the pea
ground.
29 (Damp) I ploughed a couple of hours and went too the agricultural shoe, the shoe itself
was very poor.
30 (Windy) I hunted eggs I found one nest with 30 and another with 22 and --16--and 11-and 9 all over the horse stable, ploughed, made a pair of whiple trees, and double tree.
1 October) I and Pa went to Alton to buy sheep and cattle. We did not deal, came home and
skinned a sheep, the secon best one we had, she died of Inflamation of the longues, so
Walker said he and I held a postmortem, chored around
2 (Wet) I went to SS and kept house in the afternoon.
3 (Fine and Warm) Walker went away this morning to college. I ploughed we had a swarm of
beas this morning, they settled on a sirplus box and are there yet.
4 (Cold) I ploughed, went to Sams in the afternoon, killed the swarm of beas that came off
yesterday, found the turkeys nest she had three eggs.
�5 (Pleasant) I ploughed about two acors and a ha 1/4
6 (Warm) I ploughed all day. Went out to hunt coons after nine oclock, moon light, I shot a
{drawing of a skunk} skunk it was all black only the top of the head an part of the tail.
7 (Pleasant) I ploughed, went out coon hunting but got nothing
8 (Wet) Cleaned up a load of barley. I ploughed abut 3 on hours. Got L 85 for the barley, took
down another load, 131 in bushels in the two loads, came to $1,11;35
9 (Pleasant) I went to S.S. and to church.
10 (Very cold snowed,) I ploughed finished ploughing the 20 ac field and ploughed about one
acor in the field behind the barn
11 (Cold) I ploughed all day.
12 (Wet) I ploughed about one hour finished the field behind the barn, and chored around in
the wet.
13 (Pleasant) I ploughed the new orchard, and start another piece, Pa, bought a cow at the
fare and he and Berry were bringing it home about dark and
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she jumped the fence at McKenneys Berry followed her, he spraned his ancle and had to
give up the chase Pa gave up also, I went out about 8 oclock with the two dogs, and Charley,
I found her in the McKenneys barnyard, with great running I got her home, Watch tackled a
skunk, I went to help with a harm full of stones and put an end to the stinking fight, Watch
smells very bad.
14 (Cold) I ploughed, finished ploughing the first time.
15 (Wet) I puttied windows on the dry side of the house, Bery started to cross plough in the
new ground, 11ca piece.
16 (Pleasant) I went to S.S. and to Church, and to practise.
17 (Wet) I ploughed
18 (Wet) I ploughed all day went to practise
�19 (Warm) We started to dig potatoes dug half of them.
20 (Pleasant) I puttied the windows, finished the potatoes, they were a very good crop.
21 (Fine) We drew in 3 acors of strapleaf turnips.
22 (Pleasant) I topped turnips, drew in 4 loads of sweades. I butchered a sheep.
23 (Fine) I went to SS and to Church, and to practise in evening.
24 (Wet) I ploughed all day, went to practise
25)(Damp) I helped to finish topping turnips, started to drew.
26 (Pleasant) We drew in turnips.
27 (Very fine) Finished the turnips, {drawing of a turnip} nine acors of them.
28 (Fine) I ploughed finished the cross ploughing in the new ground Pa and S. Clingan drew
in the mangles
29 (Wet) in the morning painted the bobsleighs, ploughed about 1/4 of an ac. I helped to put
up a platform at church. Went to W. J Carrols, and spend the evening.
30 (Pleasant) Anniversary 14 teenth I went to practise and to Church afternoon and evening.
Mr. Crompton preached
31 (Warm) We started to build our hog pen, diging and drawing stones, Went to tea meeting,
had a very good one. Mr Crompton The speakers were Mr Crompton, Mr Taylor, and Mr
Reid. Mr Berry of Orangeville was chairman, very good one.
1st November, Fine we are working at the pen. I built one side 26 ft long and over 3 high to
day, went to Social had a very
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nice time. W. Carrol gave us some misic with the fiddle. had Made over $33 dollars all
together, trapped a large rat {drawing of a rat}
2 (Pleasant) I built the a side of the pen 3 ft high and 26 long
�3 (Pleasant) We burried a stone over 7 ft across it was in the corner of the building. I built
part of the end, caught large rat {drawing of a rat}
4 (Cold and snowed 3 inches) covered the pen with rails and straw I killed several chickens
and one rat.
5 (Snowed) I built some in the morning, drew poles to fence the straw stack, and other
chores.
6 (Fine) I staid at home my head ached, went to Church.
7 (Fine) I finished building the pig sty, Gatie found a {drawing of a duck} ducks nest she was
sittting on 8 eggs, more wonders the end of the world is nigs, she so had her nest under
some board
8 (Beautiful weather) I drew two loads of lumber to the pigsty and ploughed the rest of the
day, in the turnip ground
9 (Fine) I ploughed
10 (Cold) I ploughed potato ground and Andie Heeys picked them.
11 (Cold and snowing) We tied up the milch cows. I went to Minnie ploughed in the afternoon
finished one field of turnip ground and summer fallow, drew the short wood into the
wood sh shade,
12 ( I ploughed and chored around.
13 (Cold snowing) I went to S.S. and to Church. {animal drawing bleeding through the page}
14 (Fine) I fixed the pump, and shot a large hawk, it had a chicken eating the chicken was
alive and about 1/4 of it was eat. {drawing of a hawk with a chicken }
15 (Very cold, heavy snow storm, drifts 4 ft snowed about 8 in, on the level and drifts 3 and 4
ft deep. I killed some chickens, went to the swamp to get timber for the sheeppen, saw a owl
and 4 partridges.
16 (Thawing) Went to swamp and finished getting poles, rigged up old jumper and started to
draw manure, broak it the first load, started to make a new one.
�17 (Wet) We worked at the sheeppen, got one plate on.
18 (Fine) Berry, A.Heeys, and I raised the sheeppen it was heavy work, 54 x 20 and 6 high
19 (Cold) We boarded in the sheeppen. I went to Town and
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bought two pairs of boots one pair $3 and the other $4.
20 (Cold) Went to S.S. and to Church.
21 (Cold) Finished drawing manure out of the big shade.
Berry 22 (Fine) drawing manure out of the barnyard. Berry and I went to Hextalls after dark
when we left Orangeville.
23 (Fine) We struck out to hunt a yoke of steers {animal drawing bleeds through the page},
could not get any to suit us, so we came home in the afternoon.
24 (Stormy) We drew out manure to h the 20 ac field.
25 (Very cold) I went to W Cooks and bought three turkeys, the large king, gave 7c per lb.
hens weighed 11 lbs. Drew out manure the rest of the day, killed turkeys at night we had 17
to kill.
26 (Fine) I put a new shaft in the churn dash, took down the beas in to cellar, about 36 hives,
drew out seven loads of manure.
27 (Pleasant) Went to Church
28 (Cold) Drew out manure all day, went to a teameeting in the north Erin church. We had a
very good time.
29 (Fine) Finished the manure, and put rails on the sheep pen and covered about 1/3 with
straw, I went to Sam to trap a mink, it did not come out
30 (Warm the snow is all gone, only the big drifts.) I came home and started to work at sheep
pen, built a chimney in the afternoon went to Sam's. Set traps for mink.
�Dec 1st)(Cold) Caught the {drawing of a mink}. Finishe putting rails on the sheep pen and
covered it with straw, skinned the mink and stretched the hide a very fine one. finished the
chimney, and finished covering sheep pen.
2 (Warm) We went to the bush and leveled the road and made fresh new ones.
3 (Warm) I went to Town, took the turkeys down sold for seven cents per lb, bought a fox
trap 60c. Went to bush in the afternoon and worked at road.
4 (Warm no frost in the ground yet) I went to S.S. and to Church afternoon and evening.
5 (Cold snowed 4 in) We went to bush got the road levelled, and started to cut saw logs. I
measure and cut away brush, Berry and Andy saw, we cut 31 in the afternoon. I went to a
tea meeting in the E.P.M. Church, had a good time.
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{6} Warm) We cut 40 saw logs to day, went to see Grandmama she is very ill not expected
till morning. Uncle Richard Uncle Parker and Aund Rabecca came down.
{7} (Cold) we have 116 logs cut, we were cutting to day. We built a wigwam. Went to E. P. M.
social, had a good time.
{8} (Cold) Grandma died last night at 8 oclock. Chored around all day. Berry bought yoke of
white oxen paid $86 for them they are 6 year old.
{9} (Cold) Went to Grandma's funeral, Mr Reid preached {fu}neral sermond, Mr. Reid, Mr.
Simpson, Mr. Stevenson, Mrs. S. & Mr. Keetch came for dinner Uncle Richard, Un. Parker,
and Aunt rabeccah, and Aunt Sarah came also.
{10} (Cold) Killed the ducks, made a axe handle, cobbled my boote, and a lot of other chores.
{drawing of ainimal bleeds through the page}
{11} (Cold) Went to S.S and Church, and again in evenind to {O}rangeville. Mr. Millner
preached, lots of anecdotes.
{12} (Wwet) We cut saw, Went to a tea meeting in P. M. Church {beginning of word
covered}anceville Mr Millmer and Mr Griffeth were the speakers {M}r Griffeth spoke on the
Oecomenical council. We {h}ad a very good time. Mr Reid was chair man.
�{13} (Warm) Killed 13 geese and 28 hens, and 6 ducks.
{14} (Cold) Cutting logs cut all that were down we have one over two hundred cut. I shot a
PARTRI {drawing of a partridge}
{15} (Cold) Started to skid saw logs we onld got 25 skided {it} is a hard job clearing the brush
away. Walker came {ho}me yesterday. he looks well. ha as a big beard all over the face.
{16} (Cold) We are skidding logs, skidded about 25 or 30. I shot partridge {drawing} it was
the seventh one I shot this fall
{17} (Fine) I went to Town with the geese and old hens, took 10 lbs turnips to Clark, went to
swamp and cut fire wood.
{18} (Very fine) I went to SS and to Church.
{19} (Fine and warm) I made an axe handle, u put in half of the peas tack in to the barn,
killed a sheep.
{20} (Warm) Went to skidding logs. I killed a mosqueto, shot another partridge {drawing of a
partridge}
{21} (Warm) We were skidding logs, skidded 30 and made about one hundred yds of a road.
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22 (Rained all day) I made a willow basket and went into Coins to hunt, carried gun in one
hand and a stick in the other to knock the wet off the trees. I got some ferns and bramble
bushes, they were as green as they were in July. I shot a fine big {drawing of a partridge}
partridge, Cap treed it he ran a couple of rabbits but they did not come near me.
23 (Cold) We skidded logs, Went to W. Carrols Concert in the evening had a very good time
24 (Fine) We were cutting wood to day.
25 (Fine & Warm) Hextell and Pricilla came to spend Christmas with us. I went to Church,
Rev J. Simpson preached
�26 (Thawing) Berry and I, John and Jim Walker went out to hunt I shot one {drawing of a
rabbit} I saw 6 partridges and 5 rabbits I never had as bad luck as I remember of. Spent a
very pleasant Christmas all together.
27 (Warm) We skidded sawlogs about 26 logs today.
28 (Warm) We went to the Schoolmeeting, went and skidded logs in the afternoon, weighed
out a bag of four for D. Right.
29 (Warm) Skidded logs and sacked Andy Keeys.
30 (Cold) I cut logs for sawing for fire wood. Berry went to a sawing bee, cutting wood for
Emerson Gylespie, our saw cut the fastest of any saw at the bee.
31 (Snowstorm) I cut wood and other chores, went out to Coins bush I shot a partridge, the
ninth one this season {drawing of partridge}
January 1st 1882 Very cold I went to S.S. and to Church, got two fresh eggs to day.
2 (V. Cold) We cut logs for sawing. Berry and I took 30 sheep to Marsville We got $5 dollars
a piece for them
3 (Very Cold) We cut logs for sawing, I went to Town in the afternoon and got the rewards for
the S.S. scollars. This is the coldest night that there as been for 14 years
4 (V. Cold) Berry and I cut some logs, I went to Minnies in even
5 (Cold) We put in the rest of the peas, went to swamp and got two Christmas trees for the
social, went to the social had a very good one made $10.40 at it, I got three presents off the
gift tree one was a silk handkerchies worth one dollar, a led pensol 25 and a new years card.
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6 (Cold) Berry and I loaded the horsepower and sawing machine, took them to swamp and
partly set them.
7 (Cold) Cut logs for sawing. Went to Minnies in the evening, and had a very good time.
8 (Thawing Very fast) I went to Church.
�9 (Freezing) We went to Knolls Sam Reid and I cut logs. Walker shot a cat and a weasel, the
weasel was as white as snow and a black tip on its tail. We had a little party this evening we
had Sam and Minnie, John, Jim, & Jessie Walker, and Mary Farnell. We had a fine time.
10 (Fine and warm) I drew logs for sawing in the morning. and took Walker to the station in
the afternoon, cut some fire wood and chored around the rest of day
11 (the Three inches of snow last night) We drew in logs and set the horse power.
12 (Cold) I made an axe handle, Went to bush and got saw in going order cut a little wood.
{drawing of animal}
13 (Cold & snowing) We started to saw cut about 25 cords of good green maple. {drawing of
animal bleeding through the page}
14 (Cold) Berry and I started to draw sawlogs, drew 21 today I mortased a bunk for sleigh,
and cut down 5 hemlock for drags, Miss Willson sent a canary for me to stuff.
15 (Cold) I went to S.S. and to Church afternoon and evening to English Church Orangeville.
16 (Cold) Drawing sawlogs
17 (Cold -----------------------------18 ------------------------------------- trapped a couple of big rats.
19 ------------------------------------- Went to a Missionary meeting, good time
20 ------------------------------------- Sam and Minnie came and brought Mr. Wabb a cousin of
Sams, very nice chap.
21 (Snowed all day) We drew sawlogs, we have 166 logs in now.
22 (Very cold and stormy) I went to S.S. in morning, very stormy
23 (-----------------------------) We took a cow down to Ezrahs and traded for a mooley, came
home and chinked up sheep pens.
24 (Went to Swamp, we broak the switzer road, and drew one load of wood to the
school hoase house.
�25 (Cold) I am splitting wood at school house, can split and pile about 6 cords a day {illegible
word scratched out}
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26 (Thawing) Mr. J. Hunters house caught fire and burnt down on tuesday, they saved near
everything. Berry went to their bee to day drawing lumber, I went to Schoolhouse and split a
load of wood and piled it, came home and chored around. Raining the snow is going very
fast,
27 (Cold) I went to Hunters bee, to put up the house, we raised in the morning, got the sides
and ends boarded up and stuffed with tanbark. I dressed rafters and nailed most of the day.
28 (Cold) I went to Hunters again, we boarded up the gables and put on the sheeting in
morning. I shingled in the afternoon, got about half of it shingled
29 (Cold) I went to S.S. and to Church
30 (cold) I went to School, split about 3 cords of wood and piled it, went to Uncles pond at
night great skating going on now.
31 (Cold) I split wood and went to school in the afternoon
February 1st I went to School it got very dull.
2 (Cold) I went to knoll and drew logs for sawing. I saw a {drawing of a fox?} Cap was
running it he fetched it out of Gylespies and ran it into Reids field, I snared a rabbit {drawing
of a rabbit}
3 (cold) We sawed cut about 40 cords of hemlock.
4 I am a day too far ahead of the time
5 (Cold) I went to S.S. and to Church,
6 (Cold) We killed pigs 9 four would of them would weigh about 2 cut apiece, and the others
a bout one 1 cut there was only one of them squeeled after it was struck,
7 (Thawing) I went to School, had a very dull day, snared a rabbit and stuffed a weasel.
8 (Warm and sunny) I went to School
�9 (Pleasant) I went to School, Hextall and family came.
10 (Pleasant) I split about two cords of wood, went to swamp and cut 40 ca posts, saw a
large owl and three partridges, there is game yet.
11 (Cold) I went to Town, bot a pair of skates $165, and deposited $50 dollars in the savings
bank, went to the swamp in afternoon cut about 90 posts.
12 (Rained some) I went to SS and from there to Minnies the girl is doing well, I walked
home through the mud and darkness.
13 (Thawing) I went to School, a hard spot for boys.
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14 (Very fine I Went to School
15 --------) I went to School, went to Minnies in the evening.
16 (Fine) I went to School, started to rain in the afternoon. I went to Swamp for the dogs,
they were there from 2 oclock yesterday till 5 this evening, snared another {drawing of a
rabbit} rabbit set traps for an owl
17 (Very cold) George Moote and I went out to hunt rabbits, we did not get a shot. I went to
Minnies, she said Sam is greatly in the notion of going to Manitobah.
18 (V.C.) I went to swamp to under brush. I was walking up the and all at once the ice gave
way and I went down to the knees, my bots were frozen stiff before I had gone 30 yds. I
struck for the shanty and got dried of in one hour and 1/2 Berry came along and we struck for
the swamp came back in one hour and a half and found our coats burnt to a crisp I got two
buttons off mine and Berry got the buckle of is holster. I had a new pair of mits burnt, and a
good Indian basket also, loss estimated at 7 dollars no insurance, came home and nailed up
the old log stable to keep out storm and other chores
19 (Cold) I went to S.S. and to Church. Went from church to Minnies. Sam seems to be
recovering very nicely from the Manitoba fever
20 (Thawing) I went to school
�21 (Snowed about 3 in) I went to school, haf soled one of my boots. Berry sold the tanbark,
got $8.40 for it, got $3.00 per cord. I bot a porcupines head and tail, gave 5c for
22 (Cold) I cut poles for fence 16 feet long I cut 140 or thereabout.
23 (Cold) Cutting poles cut about 140. Berry drawn them home.
24 (Pleasant) I and Berry went to swamp and cut a load of poles, drew one load home, Went
to McKinvens salte, Berry bot an old cradle for 1.25.
25 (Pleasant) Went to swamp I had a fine mink in the trap, this mornin {drawing of a mink} I
cut 36 poles, and 8 cedars 20 and 8,30 feet long for strawpen and enough cedar to make 30
posts, skinned the mink and stretched the hide, it is a very good hide.
26 (Thawing) I went to S.S. and to Church and from church to Minnies and spent the evening
there, Sam said he is going to Manitoba he is going to rent and start so he
sais mimmediately.
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27 (Thawing) I went out to hunt. I got two rabbits, tracked a coon over a mile and lost the
track in a slash, the snow as nearly all gon in the bushes, were the sun can get a blink
28 (Thawing) Berry and I cut cord wood and underbrushed in the beaver meadow. {Animal
drawing bleeds through the page} We cut about 2 cords.
1st March (Warm) I went to swamp and got some ash and made a basked, trapped a
weasel, and stuffed it.
2 (very warm) Berry and I made a gate, and chored around.
3 (Cool) I made a couple of wedges, went to the swamp and cut rail cuts Berry & I split over
one hundred this afternoon.
4 (Warm) We went to swamp and took out rails got out about ninty and drew two loads
home. They say the frogs are croaking up about frogtown.
5 (damp day) I went to S.S. and to Church.
�6 (Cold) I went to school to day. Snowed about one inch to night Sam and family came down
to day Minnie is going to stay a day or two, I think tomorrow will be a goodday to hunt coons.
7 (Cold) I went to School
8 (Cold and sunny) I went to hunt I shot a spruce partridge it is the finest one I ever shot. I
stuffed it, came home and split wood, in
9 (Snowing) We sold a two year old heifer for $35 dollars I took her down to fare ground,
came home and I got ready for crushing. Hextall came to get a load of oats crushed he gave
39 cents a bushel for them.
10 (cold) We crushed to day. Berry and I went to swamp and got a load of logs for strawpen,
Cap ran a fox through the swamp alnd across Reids he was about one hundrd yds behind
11 (Cold) I went to swamp and split and piled about two cords of wood, came home and split
wood in the wood shade.
12 (Snowed some) I went to S.S. and to Church. Hextall and family came this evening
{Animal drawing bleeds through the page}
14 (Cold) I helped Hextall to clean up seed wheat and seed peas, wheat is worth $123 per
bushel, and peas 75c per bushel. I split wood the rest of the day. Minnie went home tonight.
15 (Cold) I went to School, had some good fun at the football.
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17 (Cold) Went to School. Paul Couse came to buy bees. he wanted to get 25 hives, we
offered him 12 at $8 each to be delivered at C.V.R. Station Orangeville on the 1st May.
18 (Warm) I went to School.
19 (Pleasant) Berry and I went to swamp and cut 19 saw logs, three of them were fine, the
but cut would be about 20 inches.
20 (I went to S.S and to Church. 19th I am one day ahead of time
�21 20 (Warm) I went to Hextalls, took the turning lathe and aenough of other stuff to make
out a load
21 (Cold) Hextall and I went seaken for rails.
22 (Cold stormy) We drew out some rail cuts and split 90 rails
23 (Thawing) We cut some seader, think we have enough cut to make 1500 rails, we split 90
in the afternoon. I came home after dark, came in less than 3 hours. Hextall gave me half a
bushel of potatoes, they are a new sort.
24 (Very Cold.) I put a window in the sheep pen, and chored around. Berry went to J.
Ringrose and got 50 bushels of sead oats 38 cents per bushel. {Animal drawing bleeds
through the page}
25 (I went to Town and got lumber for bee hives. I paid $16.50 a thousand got enough to
make part of 30 hives, we had somebot a hand saw gave $1.75, the price was $200, came
home and started to cut lumber for hives, I went home with Minnie
26 (Thawing) I came down to S.s. and went to Church in afternoon. Mr. Crompton preached.
The black birds have come back.
27 (Rained all day) I cut lumber the most of the day, the water in the hollow is higher than I
ever saw it bel
28 (Pleasant) We crushed all day. I cut some lumber. Gatie went to the Sunday School
Convention in Orangeville today
29 (Pleasant rained in evening) Berry and I sawed stuff for patent hives, with the circular
saw, Pa went to Ringroses & and bot a mooley bull, gave $25 for him, he is three year old
30 (Cold) We finished ripping lumber for hives,it takes 1890 pieces to make 30 hives.
31 (Pleasant) Berry and I went to W. H. Hunters too look at a yoke of steers. I nailed racks
together for hives.
1 April Pleasant) I nailed sides and ends of hives together, of 28 hives.
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�2 (Warm) I went to S.S. and to Church,
3 (Pleasant) I went to J. Lambs and ordered one lawn mower, and 5 lbs white paint & 10 lbs
green, to paint bee hives, nailed some racks for hives, went to Town and got 5 lbs nails and
one lb brads,
4 (Wet) Berry and I cleaned up a grist in morning, I worked at hives some, I heard hounds
making great running in Coins bush, so I went to see the fun there was three big hounds
running two foxes I got up in a leaning maple out of all danger an in a good place to see all
that was going on below. Presently I saw a big fox cross in front of me and abut 40 yds off, I
fired and dropped him, he gave one terrible squall and limped off I followed & up and gave
him another shot and downed him again he is a very large one. I saw another one but he
was to far off to shoot
5 (Pleasant Berry and I finished clearning up wheat, I worked at hives, in I skinned the
{drawing of a fox} FOX. Went to Smeltzers lake to shoot ducks, saw over a dozen but could
not ged near them, one was all white, as near as I could tell.
6 (Wet) I am working at hives made over one 166 racks to day. Went out to look for ducks on
the ponds, saw a crane was about 60 yds off it when it flew, did not see any ducks.
7 (Warm) We crushed and cut the oat sheaves and some straw. Berry and I went up to the
lake to shoot ducks, but failed.
8 (Warm) We drew in the stack of hay, and set out the bees, about 30 hives, I ploughed in
afternoon, went to Town in evenin, got sheet iron strips for hives, and a package brads
9 (Pleasant) I went to S.S. and to Church, Minnie drove down. I went back with her as far as
R. Bradleys.
10 (Very cold ground is hard froze) I nailed racks for hives. We were intending to sow peas
today, the ground was quite dry
11 (V. Cold) I went to shoot ducks, the lake is all froze over and white with snow. I saw about
8 black ducks and one crane, and a gull I think it was a large bird and white, came home and
picked some potatoes, and finished the racks there is 385 I think. Cleaned y my 1 genn.
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�12 (Very cold) I helped pick potatoes about one hour, and worked at hives, cut out the
enterance and put on bottom boards on 28 hives, and helped Pa pertition off sheeppen.
13 (Cold) Berry took a load of potatoes to Town they would only give him 95 cents per bag,
so he drew them back and took them to Hillsburge and got $1.05c for then he made over $3
by his driving, I worked at the hives,
14 (Cold) I started to make tops for hives made nine. Found gooses nest in orchard she had
7 egg not frozen.
15 (Pleasant) I cut black knots out of cherry trees, Berry and I went out to buy a steer to mate
our bindle we could not meet with a man that had one to sell. We put away the horsepower
and sleighs in the shed. {Drawing of a mouse?}
16 (Pleasant) I went to S.S. and to Church. J Walker came home with us from church,
17 (Warm and spring like) I started to gangplough with the oxen it takes a long time to get in
a day with them
18 (Warm) I ploughed with the oxen. Went to T Reids and bought a three year old steer,
gave $40 cash for him brought him home, Sold R. Jotullo 5 bushels wheat $130 per bushel,
Berry started to drill in peas on the 17, finished them this evening about 12 acors.
19 (Wet) I made tops for hives, finished 4, and ploughed the rest of the day. O Rerry and I
broak in the Reid steer Rerry ploughed about 1/4 acor with him and one of old oxen he set
out the ridge and ploughed without any help,
20 (Cold) I went to Town and got appletrees and other articles, started to plough in the gore,
very rough.
21 (Cold) I ploughed all day, Aunt Sarah and family came to day, I killed a sky lark with a
stone, stuffed it.
22 (Pleasant Hard frost last night.) My pet lamb died it was a very fine lamb, weighed 15 lbs,
I ploughed today Trapped a very large rat, Bery finished ralling the peas.
23 (Pleasant) {Animal drawing bleeding through the page} I staid at home in morning and
went to Church.
�24 (The ground is frozen to hard to ploug. before 9 oclock. I ploughed in the gore. We hired
R. Allin for a week.
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25 (Cold mornings) I ploughed in gore
26 (/ / / / / ) Ploughed, Lizzie Ingrum died to day, she started to walk from Town on monday.
27 (Pleasant) I ploughed in morning and sowed with seeder. Bery and Pa went to funeral, I
saw 4 snow birds to day
28 (Cold) I ploughed in morning, and was sick in afternoon. I trimmed off the roots of apple
trees, Bery & Pa went to schoolmeeting
29 (Pleasant) I ploughed in the morning & sowed oats in the afternoon with seeder.
30 (Pleasant) Went to Church in afternoon.
31 (Cold) I rolled wheat and finished sowing the oats we have about 34 acors of oats in,
heavy rain storm this evening
May th 2nd Very cold this morning, the ground is froze to hard to cultivate or harrow till noon.
Bery and I drew of it stones with the oxen and little horses. I took the oxen to Town, we sold
them for $125 to J Besmet. We bot a three year old steer gave $42 for him. I drove him
home.
3 (Pleasant) Bery and I yoked up the steers and drove them around. I picked stones with
them in the afternoon. Planted some trees in the evening.
4 (Warm) I planted the rest of the trees, put a bull in a harrow, and harrowed the rest of the
day.
5 (Pleasant) I sowed barley in the newground about 9 acors.
6 (Hard frost last night did not thaw out till 10 oclock. I cultivated about 8 acors,
7 (Pleasant) I took Gatie to Minnies, W. T. Carrols were there, went to Church, and back to
Minnies.
�8 (Pleasant) I sowed 9 acors of barley, we will sow about 3 ac more I think instead of so
many turnips.
9 (Very warm) I dug up a mapple tree about 4 in thick and planted it in new orchard,
gardened the rest of the day. Jewels colt died this evening, it was never able to suck or get
up alone.
10 (Very Cold) I finished rolling the barley, and started to cultivate in the new ground, came
on rain. I trapped a {drawing of a groundhog} G.H.G. made tops for two hives. Our servant
girl came to day.
11 (Raining yet) I chored around, took the hives in the barn for fear the of the old stable
falling and smashing them.
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Three of my hives have kicked the bucket, and one in the winter they have enough honey left
to do them a couple of months or so.
12 (Raining yet snowed for about one hour) Bery and I took the young cattle to the knoll, very
little grass. I made eight tops for hives, and sat around the rest of the day. We had a pet
lamb and two goslins & 3 chickens kicked the bucket. We had three pet lambs a month ago,
but they have all past from the stage
13 (Warm) Bery and I dug about 40 trees. I planted them.
14 (Warm) I went to Church in afternoon, went for a drive with John and Jessie Walker.
15 (Pleasant) I went to Town and got 146 eggs white leghorns, from Jams Carson paid $100
for the setting. gang ploughed in the afternoon. Killed a ground hog {drawing of a groundhog}
16 (Warm) Bery an I, J and J Walker fenced across the knoll. Bery and I made a pen for the
cattle to lie in.
17 (Warm) I sowed 2 1/4 of barley in stead of so many turnips, gardened the rest of the day.
18 (Pleasant) I rolled oats in the gore.
19 (Warm) I dug some trees 4 butter nut and 5 black birch and baswood and white ash. Bery
finished rolling this morning. I killed a large rat. Berry and I took two cattle to swamp We
�brought home the sowing machine. I went to {drawing of a fish} and caught about a dozen,
killed 5 ground hogs one old one and 4 young ones
20 (Pleasant) Bery and I cleaned up the lane. I went to W. Carrols in the afternoon, eggs are
14 cents per doz.
21 (Warm) I went to S.S. and to Church, Miss Stevenson and Miss Webs{ter?} walked up,
this morning.
22 (Pleasant) I gangploughed, started to rain at noon.
23 (Cold) I white washed the kitcheon in morning went to Town and bot a pair shoes $200.
Hextall and Pricilla came this evening
24 (Pleasant) I went to fish with John Jim and George Walker, an W. Black, to Melville. We
had great fun and caught a good lot of fish. I caught two that weighed 2 1/2 lbs 1 1/4 lb each,
I had over 7 lbs of good fish home with me. There was over one hundred people fishing in
the pond I would think, it was nearly like a fare. There was a very heard frost last night the
ground was froze quite hard and ice on all mut holes, did no harm here.
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25 (Pleasant) I fixed up the fence in front of the bees, and other chores went to swamp in
afternoon brought home two loads of rails. I patched up the brush fence,
26 (Warm) I gardened some and started to drill in the turnips, finished the turnips.
27 (Pleasant) I gardened in morning) Came on rain) J. and Jim Walker and Bery and I went
out to hunt foxes. We killed a ground hog, and got very wet.
28 (Warm) I went to S.S. and to Church, went to Uncles and spent the evening.
29 (Pleasant) I gardened all day.
30 (Pleasant) We cut potatoes. We have G. Clingan helping us
31 (Wet) Finished cutting the seed potatoes, and washed the buggie ready for painting, Sold
two three year old steers for $95 to J.M. Smith, planted some potatoes this evening
�(Cold) Chored around in morning and planted potatoes in afternoon we have about two acors
in. Killed a ground hog.
June 2nd ()Pleasant) Planted potatoes
3 (Wet) I painted bea hives 17, painte them green. pottered around the rest of it
4 (Pleasant) I went to S.S. and to Church.
5 (Warm) We finished planting potatoes, and split posts, for pole fence.
6 (Pleasant) We sowed plaster in morning, and washed the sheep in afternoon, We were
offered $70 for our big cow, gave $35 for her in January.
7 (Warm & windy) We sowed 24 acors with plaster, started to build the pole fence about 4
oclock.
8 (Warm) G. Clingan and I fenced, 2 heavy rainstorms. Bery helped us after tea we finished
the fence, it is about 35 rods long, Walker went to Convocation to day to get his degree B.A.
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