1 10 52 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6c2d2237e5809b5dddfecc6267d4735f.pdf 81c08432573ab8263b751064430758a0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Front leather cover} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3e856b8045f7710412159874875a7255.pdf fded83e5145179026a8339a1c7844abe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Frid. Nov. 7<u>th</u>/84. S & I churned & then Sorted apples in barn Millie helping us & had fun till dinner. Dr come & Aunt & Uncle William Atkinson come when we were at dinner. Two Annies & S went to Ing. & Willie went to Cristises P.M. & I in root house pitching turnips all P.M. & I very tired & S away & had to do her work & to bed early. Nov 8<u>th</u>/84 Sat. Willie went on 1st train of two Annies walked over to station with him B4 they had their Bkfst. I went & pitched turnips back for awhile & then I fixed soap & lie {lye?} & I got very much bothered getting a board to shelter the wind. I did all cleaning in ½ hr. B4. dinner & I late for dinner & I felt provoked at everything & then gave away to it with my feelings & I went out to barn & unloaded a load of turnips & Annie B. come out to see one of them. Annie G. came & I came in & washed & Blackened boots & went to Bronte in a hurry to Mrs Wrights to store & P.O. I ate my tea B.4 I did my work at night & other girls talking & laughing while I got my work done & then Edith & John Ing. came to spend Eve. At 12 when went to bed for I cleaned {?} stove at 12. Sun 9<u>th</u> Nov./84 I had Bkfst at 10. & we sang & M.W. & I started coal stove & then it time for S.S & I was late for it. Mr Jeffery preached & it a lovely day & lots out. But not a good sermon for I went to sleep. Bernstons {sys?} & also Delia {JNR?} sys had hickey on at church. Ted Wrinch here for tea Aunt Ann keep house. Ma & M.W. went for a drive & went up to Curtises for dinner. When we getting dishes done Alf & Max came as I went to close shutters out doors. Alf only stayed about ½ hr but Max stayed till after 11. Ida & I left & went to bed at 9. Mon 10<u>th</u> / 84. Working soft soap in A.M. & All the visitors went on 11 train. S & Ida & I & E.M. went to Dysart & Ida Annie & I in back seat & it broke with us & we had to run to catch train just jumped out of wagon & got on train. Us girls all out sorting potatoes in P.M. & boys getting in corn. Mr. Alixson come to see E.M. early in morning & Mr T. went over to day P.M. I repiped dress & writing on this. Pa went to Hamilton on 1st train & back on 6. M W. had her face poisoned & it all smooth now. Thanksgiven day. Us to bed early. Frank at {seeds?} Tues 11<u>th</u> Nov/84 Lovely fine day. Us girls & Frank finishing husking corn in field & see Mrs. Douglas & had a talk. Finished at noon. After dinner I took a run to the P.O. & there to my surprise as a letter from E.E.W. McCrany teasing me. She supposed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4cc7f5b0946054487eeb62a20dc522be.pdf 8730c1b293e85e0c6386a47dfb7fb048 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. if I had known that letter was for me she said I would have been 4 through the box. When I got back they teased me & Ma kissed & hugged me & got the letter & I read it saying he was coming home. Wed. eve or Thur morn. I then went out & sorted apples in barn with Ida & S & Will Spears come to see E.D.M. S. looking for silks for to make a hat band & S. visiting letter & I slept on sofa but did not sleep well at all. Wed. 12<u>th</u> Nov. M.. & I washing. S & Ida went to sort apples & I got dinner S & I slept a wee while & I finished washing & was cleaning myself when I hurried off to Bronte for E.W. to see about boat. & I very tired & did Eve. work, & S. & I dressed for we <u>expreated</u> E.W. to call going home but {n'er?} I layed {laid} & slept on sofa & went to bed at 8. M.W. at 7. Thurs. 13<u>th</u> Nov. Fine day. I finishing dishes & S. & M.W. putting out clothes when E.M. come & we went in room & sat til 10, & Ida come out & he went over to see Melissa & all us girls looking at coats & Jackets till dinner time. I ironed & then wemt S. & I out to sow potatoes till 5 & I milked all cows & I played few pieces for Ida & went out to listen to Oakville band {jittery?} & up writing in diary E.M. & M W preparing to go to Toronto. Frid. 13<u>th</u> Nov. slept on sofa & Folks getting ready for town. I got up at 7. Went to Bronte after Bkfst. & I waited a long time for mail, seen Edith, & she told about social at Mount Pleasant. S & I went & we had cidar {cider} applesay. & Dr Buck come (& Miss Hill?} with him we were out picking afternoon & Mr Peacock came & Frank after {Hannah's} horse & to call went to get up a {pit?} of potatoes worked very hard shovelling potatoes. Minister come & helped me out with load of potatoes. Very tired went to bed at 7. Frank went up to Debate. (?) Nov. 14<u>th</u> Friday I cleaned out woodshed & did scrubbing & cleaned Windows. P.M. picked up 2 barals (barrels} of apples. Ida went to Bronte 3 times. I combed hair blacked boots & did dishes. We had George W. here in morning. Very tired. Expect E.M. home to night. {(5) is written in blue ink in middle of page; Wed Sept 10/84 Sat Nov 14/84 written in blue ink at bottom of page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/24daf31a7506d1c55c2dbd2d6553312d.pdf 5887d97c4866fe9cfd23ec05607b6866 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat Apr 9<u>th </u> Wallace's birthday - took him to Bronte Station 2 P.M.- too early & walked cross and back over the Bridge. Drove home through snow and went on sleigh to {Hannell's?} get to A. & Alex before evening. Sun 8<u>th</u> Went to S. School and stayed to church. Mr Yonge preached very few there {stayed?} to class Text Matt. XV 1.26 Up to the Baptist church in evening Mr Harris sick in church. Text: Gen. XIX. "Is not this a little thing?" Apr. 9<u>th</u> "The Clock strikes nine" The {ghost?} {expect?} this "I am Thine." {?} Joy Jesus gave to try to be more like Him who loves me and died for me. Apr. 10<u>th</u> Mr Little (P.S.J.) visited school this P.M. 94% Others very fair. He came home to dinner with me. Nettie & I went to "Sil's. Walk in Hall ({but?} {colored?} entertainment.) Apr. 11<u>th</u> Ma came home - had her cabinet taken at {Turner's}, Hamilton. Sarah rec'd letter from Henry Walton & Emma is very poorly. Hope and pray she may recover before we go to Copetown. {(2)or (?) over word "sick" in blue pencil in middle of page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c633007126588bc29acae57743370c17.pdf 8f1f548c12bb91c23ac9e25a5a9d21b8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Apr 12<u>th</u> ES came with Willie to school went away & came down on horseback at (recess?} A.M. Ride home on horseback at night with G.S.'s horse. Apr 13<u>th</u> G. C. and E.W. down this evening. Girls & Maria's down to committee meeting at Mrs Wilson's Apr. 14<u>th</u> Went Clarkville M.W. & Sarah {Jessie?} Nettie went to woods. G E. & E W. came on horseback in afternoon. We called at Melissa's coming home. Max down on horseback to night. Apr. 15<u>th</u> {?} Mr. Ferguson preached. Edith & I went in choir as E. Triller not there. N. Jones came here from church. EW. & Max here in ev'g. Apr 16<u>th</u> After school met Edith at P.O. bot paper to write letters for social, then Sarah came down so we went over & wrote letters till 10.30 P.M. and stayed all night. Apr. 17<u>th</u> Willie came to school with me for {first?} All went to social at Mrs Wilson's to night. Had a nice time. Good fun with letter at P.O. E.W. & Nettie, Sarah & W.S. NC & Ja. came home together. G.E. there but not much with him. He said he is offended. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cec5c619a80a00d55dde9d2fcca6efa0.pdf f5d5ff2b099c4d2a967dff2039ece864 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Apr 18<u>th</u> A full school to day (52). Sorry I have been impatient to day. Must try to be made more kind & patient like Jesus. Another social to night {N?} sat up provisions {Those?} folks not there. Sarah & I went with M. L. & Came home with same escorts again. I got four letters to night at social. Apr. 19<u>th</u> Working M.S. W. Sp. at corn etc. got a ride to school. Smaller school to day W. Spear, Alf A.at school to night Alf drove Net & I home. {1883 written in ink after this} Apr. 20<u>th</u> It very dull to day. Nothing special. Sat. 21<u>st</u> House cleaning commenced. Sarah and I went to Broderick's at night for butter, got none, hurried back expecting Edith and John but were disappointed. Sun 22<u>nd</u> Mr Yonge's farewell sermon liked him the best to day of the year. Stayed to class but did not speak and feel unhappy as consequence. Ma Sarah & I went home with Miss Williams from church. Mrs Ingeldew https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3cc9f1f84437f61a77e86283e512f67a.pdf 8260b8180a815e8e6bba0410b6f9c02e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. and Alf here for tea and us away. After a bit, Ida & Alf came after us. Ernest came home with us. Ernest told me some unpleasant news about Max but dont feel much concerned. Spent a pleasant ev'g {?} Mon. 23<u>rd</u> Gordon down with W.C. Met Emma Belyea at John's corner but missed John - I at other. New scholars. Tues. 24<u>th</u> School pleasanter to day as Senr. Class Pt. 1. (Albert Broderick Wilson) went upstairs yesterday and I am not so crowded to day. John came to school to night and walked up to our gate with me to bid good bye. Would not come in, so he & Edith did not get here and he leaves on Monday. (Heard since he went out to tea supper at A. Wilson's.) Edith's birthday but I never thought of it till too late. Feel lonesome and write a letter to https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a2044bbeecefe9192f6b4db96f9c5cdd.pdf ca565caea7f88d94b2d978857e23500c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. C.S.O. and one to {Loyd S.?} Wed. 25th After school I called at Wilson's Thurs. 26th. Gave Ada McCauley music lesson - raining & stayed for tea. {Maggie} came a part of way home with me. Grant & Max called this evening. Fri. 27th Called at {Arch N?} McDonald's to get Children to attend School. Then went to Mrs. {Grimingstons?}. Ma there so stayed for tea. When we got home Annie, Jane & Archie {?} here. Sat. 28th. Edith Birthday Olly came down this afternoon as it got fine after sleating this {a.m.?} {?} Went to graveyard corner with them and met Max on horse back. Sun. 29th. Ma & two Marias went to Oakville church this morning. No church here. Late for Sunday School. Will Mitchell went over to Ingledews. E.W. came home with us. Max https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a688cb42636308b20b26ee4424ff547e.pdf b8c186bc846f16ae10973adc90c73974 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. and Will Lucas came together to night. Had quite a talk with Max and he denies what I heard about {his?} saying. Parted quite friends. Mon. 30th. Lot of new Scholars to day {?} me home for dinner. Mrs. (H?} and {J. Hatie?} called this evening. Tues. May 1st. Maria's L. & W. went to Oakville. After tea Sarah and I went over to Ingledew's. Edith away to Ferkle's. We stayed a little while and saw Mrs. C.K. Horning's funeral card who was buried Sun 29th Mrs. Ingledew came over with us and we went down to get Edith. Stayed a short time at Ferkle's. Edith showed us John's letter which they got from him saying he would start to sail this week for Port Dover. Wed. 2nd. Gave Sarah music lesson at night. Thurs. 3rd. gave {Zeke?} M. Cutting 2nd music https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/01cc250018e2d07766c41a74e48d9942.pdf 25f16099dc9fb6793975ea8fafb5d8e3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. lesson. After tea I started to write a letter but stopped to play organ, and had a waltz around the parlor with Wallace. House cleaned the {parlor?} today . Get down there to night Splendid fun. Fri. 4th. Raining again. Mr. Rice from Toronto here for tea. W.G. & Gordon went home to night. Sat. 5th. Called at Mrs Hoster's to leave a parcel I hope she will take to Toronto to be sent to Eliza Williams. Went on to Bray's for butter. Heard we are going to have J. Leek and H. Y. Ferguson for ministers next year. Ma & M.L. called at W. Brays. {Annie starts -- she will write occasionally a "L" as "Le" and the names have been adjusted to reflect this when it occurs e.g. "M. Le." or "Leaura" as "M.L." or "Laura".} Sun. 6th. Lovely May day. Mr. Ferguson preached. 'He is all we have' he says now as circuit is divided v. J.D. Leek takes Credit Circuit. Stayed to fellowship meeting. Mr. Davidson here to tea. C.W. came after tea and we stayed outside in garden with him as the evening was nice. {N.?}G.E. and M.E.C. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41efe146eb5966438ea23fd81f6b1292.pdf 34c2573307d024e2d02da43617febf40 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. drove up quite late and Ernest disappeared. Feel full of remorse as I have been trusting self more than Jesus. May He help me to be more humble & watchful, trusting wholly in Jesus. Mon. 7th. Met Jane B. at gate and went for a walk with her. Tues. 8th. Jane & Ada here this eve'g. Sarah & E.M. planting strawberries. Ma & Maria's W & L. sick to-day and pa convalescent. Wed. 9th. Rec'd a letter unexpectedly from a Social P.O. writer. Miss English called but did not give me a music lesson. Sarah & I accompanied her to the station. She is staying at Annie Brecken's as her folks are gone to Dakotah. Got a ride back with Arch Speers to gate. While gone Mrs. Bray & Charlotte were here, also Max. Very cold. Thurs. 10th. Gave Ada Mc. her 3rd. music lesson. Raining again. Maggie came a ways with me. E.W. here to night with a drawing of our house. Frid. 11th. Emma & Gordon came down at noon. Jessie Douglas, Mrs. Foster, Mr. Ferguson, Ella McKay called this afternoon & ev e'g. I wrote a letter to J. to night. Nettie & I went to P.O. to get stamps. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ea0c0abb87dd6b23b3370dfce7ddad59.pdf 5b4e6b5a0df98122b44678f0f740d0d1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sat. 12<u>th.</u> Gave my letter to Mr Davidson to post as he was with Johnny Mac. at corner So silly but could not help it. Emma, W.G. & Gordon went home at noon. Dr J.N. Wild called professionally. Sarah & I went to P.O. at night & met Ada & Mrs. Bray. Sun. 13<u>th.</u> Miss English came this morning to go to Church with us. I went to S.S. Mr. Ferguson addressed school & preached so nice. Edith & I sat on men's side. I did not stay to Class. No one here to sing. Mon. 14<u>th.</u> Sarah got a letter from {S.S.?} Oughtred did so much good to us both. Sarah & I had a good talk in bed made me feel quite happy. Tues. 15<u>th.</u> Trusting Jesus to-day. May I be kept humble. Went to prayer meeting with Sarah rode home with Mr. Ferguson. Wed. 16<u>th.</u> Miss English gave me music lesson. After she is gone, Mrs. Bray & Emma come. Then Grant & Max. Thurs. 17<u>th.</u> Gave Ada 4th. music lesson. home for tea. Maria's go to Teacher's Meeting. Fri. 18<u>th.</u> Letter from Edith I. by Willie & answered it. Edith I. & E.E.W. come and we go fishing after tea. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a85a7e1c8ef009ce2f892776277cd747.pdf a61c18e355fe32a5cc56d51da511a1a7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Catch some bass. Lent Edith two books to read. Sat. 19<u>th.</u> Very busy. Move Stoves. Mabel came down and went home again with W.G. Sarah & me & Maria's go down to see the boiler being moved into W.G.'s steam yacht. Warm to-day, & Sun. Sun. 20<u>th.</u> Went to S.S. & Church as usual. Mr. Fer. preached from Mat. III, 16 & 17. about Christian Fellowship & Class Meetings. Strengthened & cheered by staying to Class. Went for walk with girls to Bronte in ev'g. Came home & Max E.M. & Mrs Curtin & Murray here. Mon. 21<u>st.</u> Raining & so a small school. N.G. and Wallace (who is better) came down at noon. Tues. 22<u>nd.</u> Raining again. Girls sewing. Sarah went to Bray's. Gave Sarah music lesson. Mr. Pickard's funeral. Edith over to school house. Wed. 23<u>rd</u> Miss English here & gave me music lesson. Max down on horse back after she is gone. Nancy called. Annie & Willie came up from Toronto. Thurs. 24<u>th</u> G.A., Lizzie, & Emma came up from Toronto, & Mabel, Emma, & Gordon from Hamilton. Joe goes to Hamilton with E.W. I went to station in morning. A long talk with E.W. saw Jessie Douglas & several others there. Max there to meet a friend but disappointed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/51190b45aa867ec013e9bd262838c5ee.pdf d48b5ba02bf9aed6f10eea030def75f4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. All drive down to see steam yatcht. Emma very weak and thin so not able to walk down. Talking to Mr. McPhee who came down to fish. In afternoon Max took Emma & I for a drive. Nice & warm. Max takes Willie home with him for tea & fetches him back for late train to go home. Fire works in ev'g. Fri. 25th.. Annie & Emma go home at noon. Mrs. Louckins, Annie come in afternoon. Sarah & I go to Bray's for butter, meet Ella & Mrs. McKay. {Jennie?} Wild stays here all night. Sat. 26th.. Joshua comes for Jenne through rain and stays for tea. Sun. 27 Went to S.S. & Church Mr. Ferguson text <s>Mat</s> I Chron. VIII. 9. Good to be there. Congregation increasing. Katie Douglas & Ada Johnson here to tea. Sarah & I go down with them to see Mrs. Douglas. E.W. here. Mon. 28 Wallace's Sarah came down at noon. All get weighed. I weigh 112 lbs. Sarah 108. Net 122. Ids 108 Tues. 29 All drove over to Ingledew's in morning. Sarah and ma stay all day. Sarah & I started for prayer meeting in ev'g & were overtaken by Will Sp. with waggon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4bf5bda8a04f9fe3f785269675b5858a.pdf 4bc9ea208851a636325d155d47f85325 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. rode over with him for Edith & back to church. Feel sorry because I neglected to bear my cross. Wed. 30. M. L. and Annie L. came to visit my school. Rained in afternoon. Wrote in Annie's album after school. Thurs. 1. Mrs. Ingledew came over with Sarah. Wallace back to his old boarding house to night. Note in ans. to ours from Edith I. Gave Ada Mc.C. 5th. M. Lesson. Met Jane Speers at Mc.C's. E.W. here on horse back. Sarah went to Toronto. Girls went with her to station then to Douglases & Hickson's with Annie L. Wrot a note to E.J. Fri. 1st. June. Annie L. came to P.O. with me & got a letter for M. L. from G.W. & one for myself from "Scorpion." "Tinkers come to town on nags." Great excitement at school. Emily Triller & her pa called in ev'g. Sat. 2nd. Sarah & Nat. plant potatoes. I bake cakes pies etc. Mrs. Foster called & watched me make oat cakes. Sarah & I go to Bronte in ev'g. for the Globe. buy candies. Sun. 3rd. Went to S.S., Church, & Class Meeting. Mr. Ferguson taught 1st Bible Class. Edith I. & myself in choir. Edith came home with us for tea. Grant & Max drove down in with buggy. Did not stay long. Sarah went to church with Edith & Ida with Ella Mc.Cauley who was here for tea. Mon. 4th...Edith came to meet me at school after four & we went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/88f0b002e8c5b728e57c1df0937b7e70.pdf 863e7cbf9f34ebb1a1a4d5b0095b56be Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. down to Johnson's to see about children singing for S.S. sermon next Sun. Edith came to gate with me. I went back to hill with her then came home. After Ma W.S. & Edith came with his new buggy and took me for a short drive. Making up Register for the month of May. Tues. 5th. Edith, Nettie & I practise with children at church after school. Rained so did not go down to prayer meeting. Sarah let colt out second time & was gone all forenoon hunting it. came back without it. Chas. Beinston called for "Miss." Wed. 6th. Miss English gave me 3rd. music lesson since her return. Katie Douglas & Ada Johnson & Edna here for tea & Mr. M.M. Gave Sarah her music lesson. Cleaned upstairs. Thurs. 7th. Cleaning ma's bedroom. Arthur Pickard missing since last night. Searching everywhere and Mr. Stewart found his poor little body by the pier near warehouse this afternoon. Gave Ada 6th. lesson. Stay then for tea & Miss Holloran goes with me to see Arthur. Met ma at P.O. & come home together. Arthur went to catch a fish for Herby Osborn nearly dark & fell off pier. {There is a reference & photo on page 38 of the following document : Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategy Implementation – Phase Two: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report Bronte Cemetery which sources Halton-Peel Branch, The Ontario Genealogical Society, Trafalgar Township Cemeteries. (Oakville, Ontario: 1999) 1-9 at https://www.oakville.ca/getmedia/3fa63d1f-5b0a-4dec-acb6-93aad76b1c86/planning-chl-phase-2-bronte-cemetery.pdf} Fri. 8th. No school in afternoon, to attend Arthur's funeral. Us girls sang "Going Down the Valley." Messrs. Ferguson & Harris both addressed a large congregation. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f7ec27be5962a2da8349a348671669a2.pdf b5cd9ec659615241b9a61471ec7a142e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sarah & I go home with Arrilla Wilson to tea. We all go down to Johnson's to practise anthem for S.S. sermon. Arthur Speers sings base. Go up to church to sing. E.E.W. came home with Net. Sat. 9th.. I bake. Rains. Emma, Mabel & Gordon come on noon train. I went to P.O. after dinner & get a card from M. L. who says to meet her at 2. train. Met Davidson going fishing. Come home & go to station where M. L. & Mercy & baby are waiting. Come home & Sarah & I go to Oakville with E.M. who takes Bray's girls & their sewing girl down with us in democrat. {very simple buggy} Buy boots. Jane, Ada, Sarah & I get ice cream & biscuit at Miss Baines's see Delia. Sun. 10th. Went to S.S. & church. Mr. Ferguson preached S.S. sermon. S.S. choir sing anthem & lead singing. Alf. & E.E.W. here for tea. Sarah & Alf for drive in his covered buggy below Oakville. Maria's L & W. with Mercy go to Bronte & Mandy & Josh. come while they are gone. I felt lonesome & went out in field to read "Prince of House of David." Get too dark & come in when Will Spears drove up with Edith & Mrs. J. Horning's niece. Commence to rain so only stay five minutes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/417f9ab89e2e9c0cde94c07b941e8f60.pdf 10e028c132255656c2828b0e7592b5b7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon. 11th. Mabel went hme on 1st train. Mrs. Williams & Mrs. J. Horning here in afternoon & for tea. Jane Bray's Dan drove through & Jane staed while E.M. drove Dan to station. Then E.M. went with her to Bronte. Got a letter from dear Maggie Gallie, & write one to "Scorpion." Tues. 12th. Mr. & Mrs. Ferguson here for tea with baby. He helped Sarah & I sing then had prayers before going to prayer meeting. Sarah, M. L. and I go to prayer meeting. Edith & Mrs Ingledew who came home to-day were there with Edith's cousin's boys. Wed. 13th. Emma & Gordon home this morning on 1st train. Miss English here but did not get lesson. Max, two Maria's & Mercy go over to Hixon's in afternoon. Sarah & Nettie go with E.M. for drive round village. Come {large black X over "C"} back & we have a sing in parlor. Thurs. 14th. Mercy went home this morning. Made Nettie a lace collar give it to her for a birthday present. Gave Ada 7th lesson. Ma & I stay for tea. Come home & Net & Sarah go to Bronte. Net for a birthday card out of P.O. from E.E.W. She is fourteen to-day. I got a new music book out of P.O. called "Sonatinon Album" Fri. 15th. After school I meet Edith I. at P.O. who came to meet Sarah & I as she expected us to go over. We did https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/693ba542bdf00bd6bf762b2833a8f714.pdf 8228829c9434d01d00a30dd4beda0967 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. not think of going so Sarah had gone to Bray's for butter. I went with her however across the creek on the scow with Mr. Ingledew's Walter Joyce working it. Sarah came over to find me after tea. We played & sang till after 9. when Mrs. Ingledew & Edith came over to our corner with us. Edith lent me two books to read, "Waverley" & "Lord of the Isles" by Sir W. Scott. She also lent me a lot of music. Got home & all had gone to their bedrooms for night. Sat. 16th. Maria & Watson went to Hamilton on 2 train and Geo Wight came off it. I met him at doo with big apron & Sat. clothes. All busy & not cleaned up. Nettie & I washed each others heads. Ada Bray came with some music & I could not see her. It looked like rain so she soon left. Filled in part of Half yearly return from my register to-night. Answered Maggie's letter this morning. Sun. 17th. Went t S.S. & church. A number of strangers there. Good sermon spoilt by money matters after. Subscription taken for minister's salary. Stayed for class. Nice S.S. Mr. Ferguson took the lesson. Net & I went with E.W. for a drive, down concession to below Oakville then back by middle road. Maria L. & Geo have a private talk in parlor while we are gone. Then he talks to Sarah & Net on lounge in kitchen https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fa6a28404ed6a2d8a0d13603be71782c.pdf 9ced6115f0d98cfaf0f5cfd0be14dac5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. and tells about his two little girls Alice (oldest) and Mary. who wanted to know when he was leaving. if he was coming to see "Lillte Midia" ? She says "My pa is a good man, ain't you pa? My pa is not a bad pa." to Alice who is her grandma's girl and comes in to play with Mary but who quarrel frequently. Mon 18th. Geo. intended going home to-night on 5:30 train but a very heavy thunder storm prevented him. Maria came down on that train and waited at Bronte station till after rain then walked home through the mud. She bot our summer dresses of ecru nun's vailing but left her parcels at station. Maggie McCauley & Miss Sarah Bouncell called this evening. Tues 19th. More heavy showers to-day. Maria L. and Geo go over to Mandy's and get caught in rain. Geo & E.M. were out shooting in forenoon & went to Bray's for dinner. W. G. & another man come down from Hamilton for dinner. Maria drove Ge. to station. Parting salute to Nettie from him was "No harm to kiss your brother, the other girls did." Wonder if he means he will be our brother or not!? https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/10d78341fdbcfb2e3dd69e20223e8d78.pdf 0c87aee50b570bd4b2bade1558978d32 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Gave Sarah music lesson's practised a little myself, of Mozart's Sonata No. 18. Read some of "Prince of House of David" which I borrowed from Ada McC. Wed. 20th. I found some ripe strawberries. Sarah & I went to Mr. {Caif's?} after school with some pickles. Go down to see boat. It is getting the cabin on. Came home but Miss English did not come to give me lesson. Sarah & I go to Bray's for Delineator. {tailoring pattern} Thurs. 21st. Gave Ada 8th lesson. When I got home M L. was away with Ella McKay out to Smith's. Fri. 22nd. Sent word to Edith to meet us at (Williams?} where we all go to spend ev'g. Edith & Lizzie Carpenter came. We had tea at ten o'clock & got home at twelve after a pleasant ev'g. E.W. came part way then <s>we teased him</s> & he went back. Sat. 23<u>rd</u> Sat. work done when Jackson came and plastered dining room & dirtied floor again. Maria cleans it & Sarah & I go to Bray's for butter after calling at Foster's & Joyce's. N.G. goes home. Sun. 24th Quarterly meeting at {Pallen?} no. Ma & Pa got & stay at Sherdan's for dinner. We go to S.S. 'The two M's" go to Ingledew's for tea. We have Strawberries at home for tea. Mr. Bray here. After tea Arthur Brod. took Ida & Net. for a drive. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/06ea4d44c7948482f26fd0e4e323f133.pdf 6109f47678f5456a27a53e7057859c5f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. While gone E.W. & Max come down. E.W. was there for tea. Had a nice time. E.W. showed us a {cabinet?} containing 100 heads of pupils in C.B. College. Mon. 25th. Raining & did not go to Oakville after 4 as I expected. Tues. 26th. Maria W. & E.M. & <u>Sarah</u> go to Oakville. Sarah gets dress cut & fitted at Mrs. Best's. Maria commences papering dining room. The wheel came off the waggon as they came home from Oakville just at Bridge's lower gate. Sarah & M. Le. & I attended prayer meeting. Edith & Delia there. We bare our cross for Jesus's sake, but yet I feel I have not wholly given up self to Him. Why do I hold out so stubbornly against His loving care & love? Jesus help me to humble myself & accept thee. Wed. 27th. First picking of straw berries. Picked 4 crates. Miss English comes & gives me 4th lesson. Raining again. Thurs. 28th. Went to McCauley's but did not give Ada her lesson as the organ keys are stuck by dampness. Met Edith at office coming home. We walked up together & Sarah came out to meet https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2875e8bc73014d2a5dd67f3823ccf372.pdf 07df7f14d3514e86f09380d9bdd86818 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. us as she was picking berries for tea & saw us. The Maria's & E.M. go to Dr. J.J. Wild's farewell & birthday party at Hickson's. They had tea out doors. A lot from Toronto present. Max drove down on horseback with Delineators which Jane Bray took up there Tues. as she is sewing there. We had a long talk in parlor. Nettie let his horse loose. E.M. home & helps to get it for him, -- it was in farmyard. Emma Mabel & Gordon come down from station with Ar. Brod. Fri. 29th. Finished Half Yearly Returns. House cleaning in sitting room in forenoon. Berry picking in afternoon. Mandy & Mrs Hixon call. Davidson also to complete Returns as I omitted something slight. Sat. 30th. I picked 17 baskets strawberrys A.M. Jennie Anderson & Mr. J.M. McMichael come down on noon train to see boat launched. (Adrienne came on 2 train) We all get ready in a merry bustle & go down to se it. Leaunced {launched} about 4:30. Mabel christened it Blandina". A crowd there. Sarah & I go home with Jennie to Hamilton; stay over Sunday. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4d72cbefc213b95f339e8b5b2832ccf4.pdf 3311128df93b0817dd4b6dc74171c34b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Get there after 8 o'clock. Then go down town {bring?} things. Saw new plan of carrying accounts to book keeper in Pratt Watkins, which is balls on a double track roll backwards & forwards. Crowds outside & inside watching it. Come home after treating each other to pea nuts & taffy - make a lace collar & go to bed after twelve. We also called on Kate Cumming's while down town. Sun. July 1st. Go to R.C. Church with Kate, in A.M. After dinner go to bed & sleep. After tea us three go to John St. C. M. Church. Heard a good sermon. Mon. 2nd. We Jennie, Sarah & I, get our pictures taken in a group. I get some gems taken. Sarah & I come home on 5.35 train. Walk down from station. Adrienne & Aunt Eliza, Henry, Eliza Smith here. Also Sarah Wallace, W. & G. & family. Sarah came from Toronto Sat. ev'g on 7 train. Toronto folks go home on late train (945). Alf. E.W. & his cousin Melville Lucas from Montreal here. Gave E.W. & Alf. each a gem. Tues. 3rd. School again. 20 pupils. Picking https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e598663a918390ccb373391acc6738ad.pdf 33e8dc3e3ed11597cdcbc3ff02bf5c64 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. berries till 8 o'clock so did not go to prayer meeting. Wed. 4th. Emma & children went home in morning. I taught school as usual with expectation of holidays soon. Rained to-day. Very warm. Thurs. 5th. Strawberry picking at home, in A.M. but raining in P.M. I gave Ada her 9th music lesson. Raining so stayed for tea. Sarah came down and met Maggie, Delia & I, as they were coming a piece with me, at the P.O. We turned round &went down to see boat & got into her. Came home but too late to get my dress fitted on. Fri. 6th. Taught School till noon. Edith came over at recess stayed till noon. She got a letter from John who has left The Persia & intends to ship from Cleveland with Will, Carpenter & Alex Henderson. I picked berries in afternoon till a shower came & stopped us about 5 o'clock. Sat. 7th. Packing berries all morning. Helped Maria by sewing lace on my dress in afternoon but we did not finish dress as https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f0e970f79509ff917cb0658f82223450.pdf 40f6e37b2b4118d63b17a52142a26061 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. we had to stop to clean & can up berries left over crates. Too tired to clean up so go to bed dirty. Sun. 8th. Went to S.S. & church & stayed for class very much against my feelings. Our S.S. lessons are in Josh. now being in Acts. before this year, Mr. Ferguson preached splendidly. I expect Will Mit. went home with Edith from church as she did not stay for class. Mrs. Speers here for tea : Two M's at Williams for tea. Us four start for Brodericks but meet E.W. & his cousin at barn gate as we return home & they with us. Mel. gave us. his cards & photo for which we each gave him a gem. Had music on flute, mouth organ by boys & I played on organ. Mon. 9th Picking berries all day.& I helping to pack, expect for a few hours in afternoon. Miss English called but I did not take a lesson & will take no more till after holidays. Mrs. Bray & Jane here for berries also many of Bronte folks as berries sold for 3 cts in afternoon. Ella McKay came also. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0f60db8b7c4db72b8ebeb385fd098415.pdf 3f1e5f830c4f40cf28a28b5d8747743d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Old Mrs. Gilliam died very suddently this afternoon of heart disease. Sarah & I went a piece with pickers, came back & packed berries in house. Tues. 10th. Got ready for prayer meeting when Grant and Max came on horseback to barn gate where Nettie was milking & Max helped her carry milk to house. They stayed till after 11 o'clock. Nettie & Grant & Max & I were walking round garden. Sarah went alone to prayer meeting. edith & the other girls came to the gate home with her. Wed. 11th. Mrs. Jarvis & Sarah came down in morning. Stayed for dinner. Sarah says Maggie has an offer to teach in Ottawa Normal. Sarah & I attended Mrs. Gilliam's funeral sermon in afternoon, preached by Mr. Chinaworth. We sat in choir with Edith. When we came home Jarvis's still here. Sarah nearly persuaded to stay but did not. Intends to come again. Ida & Nettie go to station to meet Laura Jones but she did not come. Likely she was detained by the great flood at London. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ef3042d9cdab8dfba35310c19389a142.pdf 655dbb9814a23e7559523d21f721d785 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thurs. 12th. Theodore Brameld left here this evening to work at Mr. Green's near Oakville. I was picking berries all day to-day. Fri. 13th. Mrs. Skelton was to Barnison's {Barnum} Circus in Toronto on 11th where she saw Jumbo. She amused the pickers this afternoon telling them about it. Maggie McCauley helps to make our dresses this afternoon. Choir practice in evening at church. I went to Bronte & met them nearly all coming home. Then I went a piece with Maggie & came back & found Max here. He had been to station for crates after driving Ida down to practice. Mrs. Ingledew's Willie here in afternoon. Willie has a Juvenile Missionary Card on which I subscribed. Sat. 14th. Did the work in the house this morning. Mrs. Ingledew, Edith & Nettie & Mrs. Bray & Add came to pick berries for themselves. I go out & pick with them. Extracting honey later on in afternoon. Maria & Sarah up late finishing https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a153b15b7a46e062fad573733ed50ee0.pdf 0ee27074de6621fa1fbec55e3e00e8bf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. dresses. Ella McKay came home with M. L. who then went home with Ella again for company but came back again. Sun. 15th. Raining so wore our old dresses to S.S. & Church. Mr. Leek preached a lovely sermon for Psa. I. 15. All stayed to class. After tea Ernest came with horse & buggy & took Nettie & I up to Appleby Church. Got there in time to hear the closing part of sermon. Sat away up in front seat. Saw Alf. & Bumby's. Drove up to William Lucas's after Church as Er: wanted to see his cousin Melville. Deed. Alton & some others there. He played as we all sang some hymns. A lovely drive home by moon-light. The dampness straightened my feather again. Mon. 16th. Straw-berry picking again. Ms & I pick goose berries in afternoon. Ada Johnson & Alice Garneau here. I gave Alice her school prize which Mr. Rymal left in my care. Ida & Nettie went to Bronte with them. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1256f0601fbbeac3835afecb16a7aedf.pdf bae20351d6b0b028234e635ce918ed7f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tues. 17th. The last picking by the str. berry pickers. Sarah & I pick gooseberries. Had a talk by ourselves. Sarah said she can't go to Copetown with Edith & I. Us two went to prayer meeting. Edith says "we will stay home & move in with Sarah" Mrs. Ingledew tels us John came home Mon. ev'g. Mr. & Mrs. Ferguson & baby there to prayer meeting. Wed. 18th. The "Walton Sisters" picked & shipped a crate of S.B. to {Pace?} & Davis. Toronto. Sarah put a note in the crate. Ma went to Hamilton on 2 train & took a half-crate basket of S.B. with her. Maria has started Ida's & Nettie's muslin dresses. Sarah & I went to Bronte in ev'g to tell the pickers to come again to-morrow. Met Arvilla W., Maggie J. Mc. & Adelia, who all went with us & then we went to McCauley's where there uncle Mr. Holloran & also Mr. Dav. Lucas got telling jokes & exploits of their boyhood's days. We enjoyed ourselves - the girls came home with us. Thurs. 19th. The really last day of strawberries picked to ship - got two cases in A.M. Jane B. came in afternoon to help sew https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1999997b00cb2c34a1936e596b745fa8.pdf ef89c6e90c4a438afc1690a3b801d8ba Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. the girls muslin dresses. Ada came in ev'g. she & Sarah & I went to P.O. through the field without telling any one. Saw E. W. & Max. Bees swarmed again, which is nothing unusual. Fri. 20th. Cleaned upstairs in moning helped Sarah. Ada & Jane brought over Ida & Nettie's dresses as they called for Maria Le to go to choir practice with Jane. Ada, Sarah & I went to Johnson's & we purchased articles for a fruit cake. Then came homes. Ada & I played on organ till Jane came. Sat. 21st. Ma came home at noon. We pick berries to take with us to Hamilton. Sarah, Nettie & I go on 7 train. Met Wallace & Sarah coming to meet us. Went home with them, then went on to W.G.'s - stayed all night - Nettie sick Sun. morning We all went shopping with Jennie. Run from Pratt & Watkins to get home before storm which we did https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b86916869e0b31942ac027c4c113a710.pdf a9cc9221c71cc1bf282821eb9a23cd11 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. just in time. Sun. 22nd. Sarah & I went to John St Church with N.G. & Emma in A.M. -- We all went down to see the Blandina in afternoon. Afraid of falling through the wharf as we tried to get to her. Crowds on bridges over R.R. track for Jumbo's train. After tea Jennie & us three went to Centenary Church. Heard lovely music. Went to Wallace's & stayed all night. Eva Wilkinson (Sarah's niece) there also on a visit. Mon. July 23rd. Barnum's Circus in Hamilton. Went down to James St. to see procession after breakfast. Met E.M. & Dan Bray who had driven the girls up to see circus. After the procession we all went to the grounds but circus not commenced so we entered a side show - saw a man without legs but had feet - another without arms or hands. a white silky haired bushy headed young man who could imitate birds & animals, two women with hair six feet long, four giant brothers, a masculine woman with bearded face, alos a beautiful Circassian woman (Sarah bot her photo) Ziela Zeleak age 19 yr. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b64dddabfc893021570f6f8f4aae5163.pdf d61df474e17e4fe933f5de68d083d5c5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. also saw trained canary birds - 'music' on goblets, Punch & Judy etc. etc. Came out & went down street to a grocers where we had a picnic dinner on their table. Then went back to circus. E.M. had a hard squeeze to get tickets. Dan took charge of Jennie & I. Bot us reserved seats & tickets for concert after. Saw beautiful wild animals & Jumbo a large elephant 12 or 13 ft high. Good performance in the circus ring. But very warm. Six o'clock when we got home to N.G.'s. Sarah & Nettie were escorted home to N.G.'s by Alf. Alton. Sarah & I went to Wallace's to get our satchell & stayed for tea. Then came back to N.G.'s - gave it to them to fetch home in wagon. We came home on 9 o'clock train, as we went. Will Spears & Bumby girls came home on train with us. Will. & E.W. who was at Bronte station to meet us came home with us. Very tired. We got home first. Tues. 24th. Helped pick bl.caps in A.M. Slept in P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8f31b622c38f57fedc5e1d7640cdd1a7.pdf 1ff3a2ae1e4016b1ebd6f11b832e873c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sarah & I went to prayer meeting in evening. Enjoyed it very much. Mr. Ferguson there. Wed. 25th. I was picking cherries when Mrs. Ferguson came after having left Mr. F. at station to go to Hamilton. E.M. brought him down with him at noon. They stayed for dinner - had green peas, then went home, took some currants & goose berries with them. {He} had prayers before leaving. We wore our crinolets last ev'g to prayer-meeting & as we got in Mr. Fer. buggy ( he overtook us going down, we also rode back with him) mine flew up below my dres. Dont think he noticed - hope not anyway. Thurs. 26th. Picking bl. currants. Mrs. Lucas Tilly & Arty came after donner. Then Jean Jones came. Walter Sherdan drove her down but did not come in. Sarah & I went to Ingledew's in ev'g after dark. Edith, her ma, & Aunt Clarrie Buck came to Church corner with us. When we left them we heard John & W Spears returning from Oakville. John had been to Dr's. The M.'s went home with Mrs. Lucas. We went to tell them to come & help pick currants to-morow. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1691cf7d66b7d7a52fd4e5157ae2a6d4.pdf 6d2373a171518b71b49436c0894d036d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fri. 27th. Mary Pickard here washing in A.M. Looked like rain so Edith & Mrs. Buck did not come till after dinner to pick currants. A great thunder storm came up about six o'clock so the other pickers went home but they stayed for tea & till nearly nine. We went to corner with them. Sat. 28th. Picking berries in A.M. till 11 train went. Fixing our clothes for Sun. in afternoon. All untidy when Ella & her mother came. Laura & Ida run. E.M. away to Toronto to-day. Came home on 7 train. Ella brought up some bread after she went home. Mandy Hixson home from Toronto. She & her mother called in ev'g. Sun. 29th. Slept late. Went to S.S. & church. Stayed for class. Mr. Ferguson preached well. Max & E.M. here in ev'g. Max & I went for a drive to Oakville. E.M. took M L. & Ella McKay up to Mt. Pleasant church in ev'g. Ma & M.W. & pa went to Foster's. When I came home I went down in spare room where the girls were & we had a circus - such laughing. Such a beautiful sky to-night - lovely Northern Lights. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/209670986d67d41a87ab6940d043f8e4.pdf e5e59cf5bfa0d23a2670eee64ca7ba1e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon. 30th. Picking fruit all sun down then all of us (Laura, Nettie, Ida, Sarah & I) got ready in a hurry to go to Temperance Meeting in Baptist Church. Going across the new sidewalk between McCraney & McKrey's we met John I. &. Bob J. Sarah & I walked to church with them but did not go in. Edith was not there as she told us to-day when here picking currants with her Aunt Harry that she would be. Sorry we went. The other girls went in. Tues. 31st. Mr. Ederley nearly gve us away about not being in church last night while we were picking currants. We did not want {ma & pa?} to know about us not going in. Did not go to prayer meeting as we were out a little late last night. Gave Sarah a short music lesson then we had a practice singing. Minnie Sherdan & Walter drove down this afternoon while we were all out picking currants & cherries. They stayed til dark then took Laura up with them as they expect to celebrate Laura's & Walter's birthdays on Thurs. 2nd Aug. Wed. Aug. 1st. To-day is Delia McCauley's birthday. Edith & Mrs. Ingledew here to pick bl. currants. Edith stayed all day but her ma went home before dinner. Emily Triller & her pa called today while we were in the field. Sarah Jarvis & Jim called in ev'g on their way home from Oakville. Maria's over to Foster's https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ecfe0a3f76ffc5721c6ec99a86e25623.pdf df9771e61ff9b2974814205126ef2d54 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. so did not see Sarah. We go to big bridge with Edith where we left her in Mrs. Tom Joyce's company & ev'g. returned with old Mrs. Joyce. Met. E.E.W. on Church hill on horseback. We got home safely but rather timid after hearing about the strange family who have traded places with Mr. Larkin, in Dakotah or vicinity. Thurs. 2nd. Washing this morning. Mrs. Ingl. & Mrs. Bray called this morning. Arvilla & Agnetta Curtis came this afternoon while I was in the house alone; just ready to go to Bronte. They did not stay long as they had intended as we were so busy. I took them to the field to see Sarah's girls then went to Bronte with them. They met Sandy Fleming & got a ride home. Ella & her mother called in ev'g. Ernest here for a short time but did not come in. I made a puzzle of a letter & gave to him to-night. It was written in telegraphy. He intends to leave Bronte shortly for Chicago. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f8fb8e0299208b313c49e91e3aba561a.pdf d6fab430391cb48c2a502645f4744096 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fri 3rd. Drove two Maria's to Oakville this morning to catch "Southern Belle" for Toronto. I saw Clara Taylor & Mannie her sister. Also Norah Lean who saw Martha has gone to Manitoulin Isd. for her health with her sister Mary. Three Hourtises were on boat also this morning. Max drove them down in democrat & brought them home at night. Grant with down with him to meet them to-night. Our girls rode home from Oakville with them. I went to John Dorland's & got him to extract a tooth & fill one this morning. Have to go again soon to get more filled. My face ached all day afterwards & was much swollen. Mrs. Bray here in afternoon. Sat. 4th. Picking berries in A.M. & trimming hats in P.M. Sun. 5th. Went to Church & S.S. as usual but did not stay to Fellowship Meeting. Mr. Ferguson preached from Matt. 7. 13-14. Walked home with Bray girls Mr. Al. Peacock https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3373c8f40b22f89be1efb8271c5418c1.pdf 5a4329702dca98f4f47e27b49c066989 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. & Mr. Davidson. Er. & Alf. here in ev'g. Er. gave me a letter written in a new alphabet. I got it all made out before I slept. Alf took Sarah & I for a drive. He was much nicer to-night. Poor Er. is home sick already I believe as the time draws near to leave. Mon. 6th. Ida & I picked bl. caps. this A.M. Nettie took baskets to Hickson's. I was mending my clothes this P.M. as Sarah & I expect to go to Copetown on Wed. Mrs. Wild & Many brought fruit over to-night to fill up a crate to send to London. Ernest came for honey to night but left before we saw him as we were dressing to go to Bronte. Sarah & I saw him at P.O. Stood talking so long till a great many came along. Saw Katie Dorland - John Ing. Ella McKay & her mother & Edith & others. Edith went to Johnstons with us bare headed as she just run out of Wilson's. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d5a0cba379f5a08218321a6696da5972.pdf fac9fec8418763ec4449f29daa6212be Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. that way to see us. She & Mrs. Buck have been visiting there to-day. She got a card from Hettie Horning asking when we are going. We will likely reach there as soon as the answer to her card will. Ella wanted us to come down this week some ev'g. She was sorry we would be away. Tues. 7<u>th</u> Sarah & I have been getting ready to-day to go to Copeton. O. Triller & Miss Harvey came this afternoon while E.M. & Maria were extracting honey. Emily was sick and they could not stay to the prayer meeting & committee meeting appointed to see about a garden party at Mr. Hickson's. Jennie Wild came here after driving Mandy & Mrs. Wild down to meeting. M. L. went down with Emily. Katie Dorland was coming down the lane when our dog (Rover) ran up at her and would have bitten her but she called for me and I ran up and stopped him. We had a nice time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/49272fcaee426b78a8a03cd838e50376.pdf 427ee262c774fff25266346243aba895 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. and went over to John Joyce's gate with her, met E.M. escorting Jane B home from meeting & Mrs. Bray & Char. ahead of them. E.M. was talking to Maria on the verandah to-night when I went out and they let me hear. They think it not right to go visiting strangers and that Sarah <s>should</s> ought not to go anyways as she has been away enough this summer for a girl in her position who has not yet finished her education; but that I might go with Edith. I told Sarah this and she has decided not to go but I am sorry. Wed. 8th. Sarah went with me to the corner where I met Edith in the stage & rode up with her as ma & pa drove to Hamilton with horse & buggy this morning. I gave pa some money {(1p5?)?} to get his photo's taken. How Edith's eyes flashed and her brow frowned when she saw Sarah not dressed to go too. I hesitated about getting on to go without Sarah as she was so angry but she said not to wait so I explained things when I got in and she became more <s>satisfied</s> reconciled. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82687ca8233074f9b3e663d8dcfd5559.pdf 8c1ee67a5082c3af03e094c6c32210e5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saw W. Mitchell at station. Had a nice time on cars talking going to Hamilton. Left our parcels at baggage room & walked around town till nearly noon then came back to Wallace's for dinner. Left there about two after having a good time and started for depot. An hour too early so went around to see Blandina. Watson showed us all about it. Came back and after waitinga short time longer took the train for Copetown. Passed Dundas on the way. Saw beautiful scenery. The town was below us in the valley with verdant hills surrounding it. Mrs. Horning & Hettie met us at the station. Copetown is not pretty. Houses are mostly poor and there are no side walks. Their house is nice and cool however. A large white frame building on a hill 3/4 mile east of station. His blsmith shop is across the road from it. I wrote a P.C. to Mrs. Ingledew & Edith wrote one to Sarah. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d1eea4c02d7736b303a99b6b9d2643a.pdf ecb716e78ff126f6609289e72dc0062d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thurs. 9th. Mrs. H. drove took Hettie, Edith & I down to Rock View about 9 mls. distant from Copetown to visit at Mr. Stonehouse's. We passed W. Flamboro, Greensville, and then stopped to see Hopkins Falls. Got at Stonehouse's about 11 A.M. Mrs. S. is a young looking woman. I took her to be an older sister to her daughters of which she has three. Mrs. Boser (the eldest) is a young widw then Mrs. Green who was visiting at home to day lives near home on a farm - she had her two children with her a baby & a little boy, then Letitia the youngest girl has been attending the Convent School in Hamilton. She promised to send me her cabinet. Then Johnny the youngest, and only son had been to Hamilton market with his father who is a butcher and came home before dinner. We all went over to a point in the mountain where we had a beautiful view of Hamilton's bay & beach through their telescope in P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/984a39cf642bf3d329a03316ede49578.pdf 9b4d22d4fc4f98b488645bf3039b18e8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I went with Jonny to see Borer's Falls a short distance from there while the rest returned home. They were grand but not qute so nice as Hopkins Falls. After tea Johnny took Edith & I for a short drive while his pa eat his tea before going away with the horse & buggy. Then we drove home, got out to walk up one steep hill. Fri. 10th. Enjoyed ourselves reading & practising and in P.M. went to woods with Edith, Mabel, & Edgar. Edith & I wrote an answer to Sarah's card. Sat. 11th. Went to P.O. with Hettie & posted our letter to Sarah. Bot some frilling & candies as I forgot my box of collars & ribbons and have to have something for Sun. One of the Miss Bowerman's came to visit in afternoon. we went nearly home with her after tea. Oh to-day was the Niagara Falls Excursion. Went to station in A.M. to see the crowd go off. Edgar posted our letter that A.M. Was made acquainted with Eddie Bowman. He weighed us all while waiting for the train. Edith & I weighed in while Hettie bore down the scales to 113. Sun. 12th. Went to church in A.M. In afternoon Eddie Bowman & Allie came & stayed for tea. We went (Edith, Hettie & I) as far as the P.O. corner for a walk with them when they were coming home. It started to rain then we turned back. I started to race home in a hurry when Hettie measured her length in the sand. Mon. 13th. Hettie came home with Edith & I. Mrs. H. came to station with us. Did not have to wait more than 5 min. in Hamilton while changing cars. Sarah & Charlotte & Emma were at the station to meet us when we arrived at Bronte at noon. We drove Edith home. Hettie went with Bray's. Maggie Purvis & her intended & another man were at Ingledew's. John & they all were standing at the gate. Eliz. Forfar's Edie came up on Sat. They were all at dinner when we got home. Sarah & I went to McCauley's in ev'g. Met Annie https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/732a84c677ac614767ed8808d921de08.pdf 4cb6ffa5285f0853c55a54c02d3159d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Broderick & Effie on the road. Then went to leave bags at mill. Tues. 14th. Mrs. Wild came while eating dinner and had hers. Ida & I picked flowers for Garden wreath for the three story fruit cake Maria made. E.M. drove Sarah & I over last. The rest had gone. Walter L. took me to tea & Er. W. took Sarah. Nettie, Ida, Jennie & Laura went to tea together; Will Jones came here this A.M. for Laura but she was at Palmero so he went to Bray's then they came down with her & Sherdan's for Party. We promenaded around the yard after tea. It was very cold. Jennie Wild had album & made stand & Ida Triller sold bouquets. Jarvis's were down & Jessie's. Also Williams with Ens. N. A Giffin were up from Oakville besides a load from Burlington & a great many from Oakville & Milton. The Davidson Boys sang. Miss St. Croix from Toronto recited splendidly. Some Prof. of music was also there & helped. After I left M. L. I went off with E.B.Y. and found the other girls. Then W. Th. took me for a walk. John I. was there & I walked with him once arrived. Sarah & I walked home with M.'s & Nettie with E.W. while Ida & M L. rode with E.M. & Maria W. rode home with Bray's & Edith. I was not there. Sarah & Melville Lucas had a good promenade together. Max & Jessie awhile then he & Jennie. W. Jones went home with Bray's. Wed. Aug. 15th. Picked a basket of berries in A.M. & Eliz. drove to Hamilton & left Edie here. After dinner Sarah & I wrote letters : She to D.E. McC. & I to Emma and one to Jeannie Alton. Went down to post them after dark. It was a beautiful moonlight night though. I saw two fellows lying on side of road by McC's corner but they did not attempt to frighten us so we got home all right & went to bed. Girls went to Foster's & ma to Bray's this P.M. Ada, Emma & Hettie went to Ingledew's and sang. Thurs. 16th. Washing in A.M. E. M. came home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ac390e2f437fa20e51361c0ac1c88abf.pdf 5b290c09ea96c3c04c8dc4644065ff12 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. (Fri. 17th and Sat. 18th appear to be missing} Sun. 19th... This morning Jennie Wild came over & went to S.S. with me. Sat in choir with Ida & Nettie but there were no organ there. Josephine & May Wiley were up from Toronto & to S.S. too. I stayed for Class after church. Very warm to day indeed. Jennie here for tea. Just go through when Grant & Max drove down. Jen. & Ida were dressing & arranging their hair. Sarah & Nettie milking, I helping clear table, so ma & pa talked to them on the stoop. Jen. got ready first & marched out alone. Max had gone to help girls carry in milk & ma thought Jen. was acquainted with Grant so there was fun in an awkward predicament. However Jen made ma understand & she did the formalities of etiquette. Then we all gathered on verandah and were chatting away when we saw three young gentlemen coming https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eeb409b7aeb06ebc56d6b3ca9a691e87.pdf a4d09c573b9aeb56af58e5fc2c5d9389 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. who proved to be Ernest & his two cousins Melville & Clarence Lucas from Montreal. Well we all enjoyed ourselves splendidly except Grant and I dont know what was the matter with him. Clarence played a great deal and "such a beautiful player!" He made our organ sound like a pipe organ. Sarah & Melville had a promenade around the gardens. Max & Jen & Ida had a little drive, & Net & Grant were alone awhile then Net & E.W. got into summer house alone. They stayed till about eleven. I rode down to gate with Grant and the rest walked down. Such a lovely moonlight night! Then we all stood a moment and thought where will we all be in another week. Mel. & Clar. in Montreal, Ernest in London, Jen. in Toronto & the rest in Bronte. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1f15a3b49166df3b6405653f00264a2a.pdf 7ab1f5b6679793b3b07b924d613d9ec5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon. 20th. Commenc'd school again. Ernest met me as I was going across from P.O. to school and walked to gate wth me. Then he said "Good bye" with out waiting to think long and went off with tear in his eyes to go to bid Melissa good-bye. Then he came back to our place. Sarah made him a bouquet. Ida's pin fixed Nettie's gem in centre of a little box with her hair braided around the gem; and picture on lid of box. I expect he had quite a serious time bidding them all good-bye. No wonder he felt sad leaving home for the first time. School in A.M. & dismissed to attend Bapt. picnic in afternoon in Dr. Wild's grove. It rained hard as E.M. went to ten o'clock train. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42b95916634f75e553d82a05b8f126e1.pdf c60e1b3db5059b73df0fec98453dfd0d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wed, 22nd. Arvilla & Agnetta came down this afternoon, stayed for tea, then as it looked like rain would not wait any longer as Max would not be down for them. Ma was over to William's. Lizzie Carpenter called on some business & went with us & girls to Bronte. They were frightened of darkness & lightning. Maggie & Delia McCauley came up as we went down but did not stay long. I wrote a card to Mr. Little about attending Normal School. Boat Blandina did not come yet. Eliz. Forfar & Edie here yet. Thurs. 23rd. Maria L. went to Toronto & boat with Eliz. Sat. 24th. Sarah & I went to Thonpson's in afternoon. Edith & Olly alone. Saw Blandina coming down after five. When we got to Bronte after dark we went down to see https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bfd4226101ad5725608fe45d62ef2aa1.pdf 8a54c4a53481515dc486674189d3f7a8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. it and were so tired we slept there. Jennie Anderson had come up here to sleep. Watson had taken the folks for a trip before dark and we missed that so thought we would sleep on it instead. But the bed was hard & I was too crowded with Sarah on one bed. Then went with Gordon & got too cold. Sun. 26th. Came home, studied lesson for S.S. then got ready & went. After S.S. went down & got Jennie to come to church. Mr. Jeffrey's from Oakville preached. Couldn't count how many times he took off & put on his spectacles. Had tea on boat. (Nettie & I) N.G.'s family except Mabel were up here to tea. After tea we had such a lot of visitors also after church. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7e65cdf551256666513db57a89032d4a.pdf af4093f0822f1bd8eaf556065a37cee5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. We sang & played on Melodion. Max came down with Will Lucas. Jen. N & Mandy & Joshua were also down with our folks. I came up with Jen. A. first. Max came up to corner with Net. & Ida Jen & Sarah walked up afterwards. Then Sarah, Net & I went down with Jen A. to boat but did not stay. We were hunting for harvest apples in the dark as we went down the lane. Mon. 27th. Maria W. went on boat to Toronto. She intends to go with them down to Thousand Islands. Miss English came & gave me a lesson. This is first lesson since holiday, a fifth altogether I think. Tues. 28th Gave Sarah a lesson. Wed. 29th. E.B. Y. called for Sarah to go to Bray's. I went after tea. Thurs. 30th. Gave Add her 10th. lesson. E.M. went down this morning to Toronto. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0de415977da97fc334ec3202853dcd3c.pdf 50150edcaa8bdebfeed1e3daba13ad98 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. He is going with Maria on Blandina. Maria L. came home to night. Maggie & Nettie Bouncel, & Delia came up with me for ev'g. We had some honey & biscuits for refreshment. Fri. 31st. Jennie Wild came to spend afternoon as she is going home to commence school Mon. Sat. Sept. 1. Sarah & I went to Bronte in ev'g to P.O. & Wilson's. Sept. 2nd. Re-opening of Church. <s>Quarterly Meeting</s> in Palermo. Ma & pa went & brought Laura Jones down with them. Alone in ev'g. Sept. 3rd. Dan., Ada & Charlotte Bray came over with their buggy & Sarah, Laura & I took our buggy & went to Palermo to Concert in drill shed. A great crowd there. A splendid programme. Misses Laidlaw, Ada Hagar, Miss Ada Torrington, Davidson Bros. & others sang. Dr. Wild gave an address on "Music". Saw Don Gallie & Ben Ganton. We were very late but heard https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b9907c6a815d08d6396d7dec898eef69.pdf 99dba5cecd5afc38a3beef57b70fc443 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. a good deal of it. Laura did not come back from it with us. Sept. 4th. Tues. Mrs. G.K. McCraney's baby girl born. Laura & Minnie Sherdan drove down thr. in afternoon. Wed. Sept. 5th. Miss English gave me 2nd lesson since holidays. Mr. Johnson here talking till about 10. while I was trying to listen & make up my monthly report of attendance. Thurs. Sept. 6th. Were going to Ing. but Sarah got tooth ache & did not go. I think I gave Ada her lesson, 11th lesson. Fri. 7th. Sept. Saw Ed. I. this A. M. in P. O. & Viola & Jen. Cunnyworth are up & want us to go over So Sarah & I went after school. It rained so we stayed all night. Bob Joyce (fisher) was there, had a pleasant ev'g excepting playing forfeits. Sat. 8th. Sept. Mrs. I. gave me a pretty hen & rooster we carried them home in A.M. It was very cold. Met Grant in buggy. Girls came https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c0d27107fbd66a45179e628ef6afe812.pdf d1d946125085f5e5f2a71f6772e639f0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. over in ev'g. We had a lovely time just girls. Sept. 9th. A good crowd at church to-day. Mr. Ferguson preached a good sermon then commenced Revival Meetings to start Mon. Had a prayer meeting after preaching nearly all congregation stayed. Alf & Joe Tracy came up for tea after church. Sept. 10th. Went to station with Sarah & took bouquets of flowers for Jen. & Viola. Liz. Car & Ed. & M.Colton & N. Joyce were there. Miss English came to give me lesson & I was away. Ma & Pa went to Scar. drove down. M.L. & Sarah went to Church. A good meeting. Sept. 11th. Got a book of London Views for Net. out of P.O. Gave Sarah a M. Lesson after school. She & I went to Church. Sept. 12th. J. Bray came over this A.M. after squash. Em. Triller here for. {forenoon} Wants me to help in choir by singing alto. Went down with her & Maria & Jane who called for us to practise. Mrs. Wild called in phaeton & drove us down. Em & I went round to McCauley's for key & to get Johns. to come & help sing but he was not able https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/34a11c2468e74c2d00633a217f2a948b.pdf e814c7c1e5f45a7afd5aaf59b6dd145f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Em. got Arch to drive her & Isa Custer home. Max stayed up here after fetching Ida down. He stayed a long while after I came home. Jane stayed all night. He & Net. & I saw {sat?} out on verandah in moonlight. Sept. 13th. Thurs. Gave Ada 17th lesson. Sarah & I went to church. It raining a little. Sept. 14th. Fri. Jane went home this morniing. M. L. Net & Ida go to church while Sarah & I stay home getting ready to go to Toronto Exhib. to-morrow. John came home again with the girls to stay all night. Sept. 15th. Sat. Mr. Thompson drove Edith down before we were ready so we hurried - did not eat much breakfast. He drove us to station. All got children's tickets for 1/8 fare. Not many from Bronte & quite a few from Palermo. Mr. Petch on train, got introduction. Miss Oughtred got on at Clarkson. Hardly knew her she was dressed in peacock blue - hair up high. She & I together all day & Sar. & Edith https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3b83aba9d33715b2cc67f3e47580c1ee.pdf 53ab6d823949dc3bb2baff74d102b9bf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saw quite a lot at Oakville I know. We went to Toronto City first. Sarah got a doz. card photos taken. Eat lunch in G.A.'s office. Went to grounds on boat Hastings. We had quite a lot of fun counting gray horses in City. Miss Oughtred stayed & went back to city over Sun. Saw Frank Baker while waiting for train.- Mr. Coates & Mary & others. Hard time to get a seat such crowds on train. Had to sit in 2nd. Class car. Walked down from station. Ida & Net. there to meet us. E.B.Y. stayed here all night. Saw a balloon go up. Sun. 16th. E.B.Y. stayed till S.S. time then went home. Edith I & Liz. Car. are in Toronto to stay a week. Saw them in palace yesterday. Had prayer meeting again after church. Max came while eating tea. Shook hands with us all - the first Sarah shook hands with after counting 100 horses https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0e85417b57f850755ae85975740a6bf6.pdf 06dd1a1db4a93caa7428c192328d0833 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 17th. Mon. Miss English gave me 3rd lesson since holidays. She stayed all night. Went to church with us. Max walked up with Sar. & I. Sep. 18th. Tues. - Blandina returned from trip just at noon. I had my dinner on boat. Jennie & Sarah came back to school, a little before four. Came up here then Net & I went down for tea. She went to church with us & slept on boat. N.G. & family up here. Sep. 19th. Wed. Boat went to Hamilton about 9 A.M. Mrs. J. P. Louckin came on 2 train. Sarah met me after 4 and we went in to see Mrs. M. Craney's baby. Sarah & I went to church. Max & Grant there. Max drove Sarah & Grant, me home. We went down lakeshore past Bunstons & home down Concession. Sep. 20th. Eliza Williams came while eating tea. We stayed with Eliza & big girls went to church. I slept with Mrs. J.P. Lou. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/742e1eb6c49e94cf9e35f76c0861430c.pdf 7799b3badee06942edf7aed266f33657 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sep 20th. M. L. went to Toronto with Mrs J.P. L. Eliza went at noon, & took my gossamer & left hers by mistake. She came to bid me good bye with Sarah. This Morning I went up shore a piece with Emily Triller who came here & stayed all night last night. We had a nice talk & walk. Sar. & I went to church. Sep. 22nd. Pa & ma came home. Ma came with Maria on train. Mandy & Mrs. Hixson brought over flowers to make bouquets for church. Went down after 9 o clock to put them there for Quarterly Meeting to morrow. Max was here a while to night. Sept. 23rd. All went to church. Mr. Leek only minister. A splendid meeting. Isa & Net. left to get dinner. Cooked it & left to see baptism. Mr. Sherdan, Minnie, & Mrs. Ferguson's girl came up for dinner. Ella McKay came up for tea. Mr. Harris preached in ev'g. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b9cb5a2f0e8c45b2d0daf9a155af058b.pdf 7d2dc00408d11bf9e5ab5fcdff81b45c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. All went to church but Sarah & Ma. Sept. 24 Mon. Miss English did not come as it was raining. Sept. 25. Tues. I went to Mrs. Williams after school. Sarah met me there. Came over to church with Mrs. Williams & Delia. Mr. Leek there. A good meeting. Saw Edith. Annie's diary of 1883. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/21f7a6130a1509dc9289eafb3a6612d8.pdf dc142e5ace8d85c62e1aabcef65510e0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wed. 10. Sep./ 84. Sarah & I churned & then M.W. & I ironed & pa taking his bed of room for to make more room for Drs. & Ida sweeping Pa went up to meet the "Willsstanley etc. continued from this book. Thurs. 11.th. / 84. I did work up stairs & they went to pick cucmbers & I picking out the best gems of mine. Us busy ironing & I started to mend then went & cleaned out grate & raked yard B.4. dinner. I started to read Dr. book of Mrs. Ing. & Sarah wanted me to go to gather tomatoes & {pairs?}{pears} & her & Ida got dressed & I cleaned windows & Miss Hallem here too then it late when got through & I just went & read in parlor till 6. late getting work done. Mr. & Mrs. Williams & Mr. & Mrs. Broderick & Allie Louckin came here. We sang a few pieces & then to bed. Friday. 12th. Sep. M.W. & I washed flannels. late getting breakfast. After dinner I went out to get in onions & so I went on down to P.O. got papers & was reading when M.W. came out & took papers in. I dressed & Edith Ing. came & Old Mrs Fisherman Joyce her & Allie M. T. & Sarah went home with Edith. We were late getting work done. E.M. & I got calves https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5bae79a4fdfdf2091a44d3ecf55686c3.pdf 793a0aac8609cd0b7772631db500f1de Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. across. I wrote a letter to Josie Gilbert. & to bed at 10. Sat. 13<u>th</u>/ 84. Sarah & I churned. Ida went for Bronte got letter for M.W. for Elizabeth & me for Sarah from Annie & Dr. came while ma eating her breakfast, & sweeping & I gathered cucumbers & E.W. drove Allie to station noon train & ate dinner. Had scrubbing to do after dinner & George Williams came B. 4. we got through. I finished at 5 & then I milked early & got washed B. 4. M.W. went to station for <s>Elizza</s> Lizzie Walton & I had such a time to write this M.L. took ink bottle from me. E.M. brot one letter from E.W. & his photo. to bed 10. Sun. 14<u>th</u>. Sep. I got up early B.4. Frank & brushed plus swept floor & made ready the fire & went to mill & came in & no one up & so I helped get breakfast & it 9. A. M. B.4. got our breakfast, did work & then slept till 2 P.M. & I was dreaming about Ma being dead & the funeral was here & I was crying very much. Then as I awoke Ma called to me & I went to her & I ate my <s>breakfast</s> dinner & All went to church but Lizzie & I & I washed dishes & she waited on Ma & I just through as they came home from church & Archie Spears hear {here} for tea. ML & him went for drive & us girls singing for Ma & then https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/97bc405587d898f055148a25810a6c5c.pdf b747722b80051bda070f1187014b18ef Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. we all went for a walk & Mrs Spears here & S. & Ida went a piece with her. I did not go to church or S.S. Mon. 15<u>th</u>/ 84. Lizzie went home on 1st train & I blacking stoves all day B.4. dinner & M.W. started to wash P.M. & Ida & I picked pears. Mrs. McCraney came up & Mrs. Wright. Then I helped them finish washing & it nearly dark. Ate our supper by lamplight. I wrote a letter to E.W. & to bed at 10. late getting up. Tuesday 16<u>th</u>. Sun. M.L. went down to keep the P.O. all day for McCraney for they went to Exhibition It very windy & smokey. After got work done I ran to the P.O. B.4. Sarah & got letter for M.W. Sarah baking. E.M. went to Oakville. M.W. & Ida put out the clothes. I gathering tomatoes & then sat by Ma till dinner. I swept a little & comb hair & dictated to Sarah & E.M. sent me to tell Joe to finish work & drive him & Frank up to train. E.M. & Frank both going to fair. After work done S. Ida & I all went down to P.O. & church to practise for S.S. We had a good talk with Edith. I sat a while in Mr. Craneys store & then S. & I came home whistling & the other after awhile. I slept alone. Wed. 17<u>th</u> Sep. Sarah & M.W. went to Toronto Joe them to station. I cleaned cellar out & picked cucumbers, pear & help Ida get dinner. Mr. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2277b32159d9e0354fadf5bc3acc359b.pdf ac27da5d69fea5514c0a4fff267d225c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Collamore came & was hear {here} for dinner & I went to P.O. right after & got letter for S. Then finish scouring & picked pears & watched calves & fixed shoes & things writing in this. Maggie McCauley in morning here also. We got work done early & I was going to tea when Alf came I only ate a little then got my other dress on & he said he must go he drove down on a one seated rig. & we out on stoop talking & he gave Ida & I some candies & then he watered his horse & turned & around & he said for I & Ida to get on hat & go up to meet Sarah & so after coaxing we went us three when only room enough for one & he made the horse run <s>to</s> as fast as it could go. But train was gone past B.4. we got their {there}. Every one we passed Alf was hollerer out Hellow to see if Sarah was their {there} but could see no Sarah & when he drove us back Sarah was home. She came & talked to him & then he went. Bed 11. Thurs. 18<u>th</u> Sep Frank came home on 12 train Wed. Eve. I had toothache & I slept nearly all morning & then finished worked & went <s>when</s> over for Mrs. Ing. When I got back Mrs. McCauley came. Willie Pickard & Mrs. McCay & they all went but Mrs. Ing here for tea. We got work done & I playing on organ & https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f199a9a65459ed477c7c4503ef8379b2.pdf d06d755263f79f2280e46dff934cc5ed Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. pa wanted us to go over to Brodericks so we did & stayed a little & then they hitched up to go up to station for Arthur & Albert & so Ida & I went along to meet M.W. & such a crowd Just got in as train came & seen lots of people the platform crowded. Seen a lot off Middle road. We got home at 9 & to bed. Friday 19<u>th</u> Sep/84. Pa dressed up & got Brodericks horse & went to Oakville & I was out in garden when he called me after he came back & told me to drive the horse home & Annie wanted me to help her. So I drove to P.O. first & got a letter from Ella McCay for M.L. Annie baking very busy just on her leg all day & I helped her. Emma Bray was over a little while in P.M. We were in swing & it made me feel sick. We went to milk & Mrs. Harris came & helped & I milked 3 & Annie 1 & Mrs. Harris 4 or 5. Every thing in a hurry all day & Arthur went up to station to met his Pa & Ma who went to Toronto on 1<u>st</u> train & it raining so after got children to bed, Arthur came back & he drove me home in rain. Mrs. Louek in from New Castle & M.L. came home very tired & sleeping sound. Our folks just {stay?} in {town?} & I talked so much while working. Sat. 20<u>th</u>Sep./84 It 8 when breakfast over & I then scrubbed the stove. Mrs. Bray come, nice morning. Churning, I gathered cucumbers & vegetables for dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8a53c329ea5579fa7ceda58421dc53d0.pdf a596acce69fc09de92521930d57bd4e7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. & I pressed some very pretty carrot tops. Aunt Loukin went home on noon train. I raking around in yard & in "grape garden" & got some grubs for Alymer {Aylmer} Johnston. I washed windows & Sarah did scrubbing & M. W. canning tomatoes when Willie & Mrs. Jones come to see E.M. & Ma. I played on organ & did all my work B. 4. got washed. E.M. has been sick nearly all day after {rain?} I milked my cows B. 4 Frank <u>did</u> his & he thought me mean. I got washed & writing in this. Ma had very bad pains. Pa went fishing after rain. Bed at 10. E.W. said Mrs. Colton very ill. Sun.21<u>th</u>/ 84 After work done, S. & I in parlor & then Ida & I out getting flowers & then Sarah & I went to melon patch & got a melon & we called Frank & we all ate it. I set the table for dinner & then went & got ready for S.S. M.W. washed dishes & stayed with ma while we all went to S.S. I stayed for church. Amandia out with Will Jones. We walked {ryr?} road with Brays. Mr. Davidson had a new suit on. Minister gave out for the people to all pray for Mrs. Buck, Mrs. Walton & Spec. of some other funerals of late which has been. Alf passed us on road & he had JM {Tim?} buggy & Archie Spears & his 2 sisters Annie & Jane drove in also for to see Ma. Archie, Alf & I all sat on stoop & I was so cold. Alf went to see Bees & pick some Grapes & Archie tho't them splendid. After tea, I out milking & he came out & then after I got https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/652b3db59efdad1de6f2f8646c3a7ec8.pdf 3e9c6aae449fd976d76bdbd8b2f8f3fc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. work done. We were all looking for Arthur Broderick to come to go to church. Bert I got on horse & seen nothing of him then Alf hitched up & took Sarah & I up to Mount Pleasant. We went very fast. Had good sermon. Minister then gave it out again about Ma. When we came out we seen Ida & Annie Bro. & they came after we went. I shook hands with Geo. Peacock, Mr. Giles, 'Marlow' & seen {"Persy" ?} but not to speak. We had splendid drive home. My hat blew off. It rained & & we had to put cover over us & Sarah sitting on my knee. Ida home B.4. us & it on 9 when we got home & to bed. Mon. 22<u>nd.</u>/ 84. It raining & us washing. Blandina came in & Watson, Mrs. Mc. came up & I upstairs fixing album & layed on Frank's bed & went to sleep. boys milked. Night of Lecture but no one went from our house except Joe. Mr. Bro. came & talked & I dictated to Sarah & timed her. Ma worse had very bad pains. Tues. 23<u>rd</u>/ 84. I sewed my jaket & N. gown & then M.W. & I went to gather cucumbers & tomatoes & Ida going to Bronte & I gave her a large one to take to boat & she made such a fuss over it. Mable came back with her & I help get dinner. I straightened and she & I put down cubrs {cucumbers}. My tooth got aching & I layed down about 4. But B.4. M.W. cut out my dress & making it & I gathered frill & Mrs. McCley came up in rain & told us Mrs. Colton has gone to rest at last. Isa & Mabel cracking https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7312171c75fd2f6af9e3bde69d48d259.pdf 8466a66f72cb0a2768f3349bd015368e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. nuts. When eating tea Watson Prof. came & we had my melon & gave them some. Dr came & us all went down in parlor & Prof. singing & playing some lots of sing. & at last got me up to play & then they all went to boat but Mable & us to bed & I went & talked to Sarah about Prof. Wed. 24<u>th.</u> It raining but it cleared up & it was warm & M.W. making catsup. Sarah got letter from Minnie. Sarah putting out the clothes. Ida went to Bronte for some nails for Pa making water trough, & I ironing. I mended print dress & helping get dinner. E. W. bro't some fish home. Ida went again for pa to Bronte M.W. help S. with dishes. I washed flannel & swept & cleaned floors & layed on bed. Then got ready with S. to go to see Mrs. Colton. Pa wanted Ida to go again for she did not the right kind of nails for her so S. went & I went to meet her & got to Bronte B.4. she came out of store & then I went & stayed in Wilsons to wait till she went home & back & Ida came with her & we all Villa & us went down to see her. It so windy blew us around. Went a quite a while Ida fixed flowers with she took done in dish. Mrs. I. there. Mrs. Cumming {?} showed us in to Mrs. Colton & Mrs. Burton Hattie came in & we couldn't help laugh at Mrs. Burton. Got home at tea time. It dark when got work done. Joe sick in barn. Thur. 25<u>th</u> / 84 Did work & then S. & I ironed & had dinner over early dishes washed by 1. & dressed when Lizzie Forfar came of 2 train with https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/86030397b254749ab69a6d0089ef5fd0.pdf a6119603a538460cc456c6f44d6ac704 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Gordon & got them their dinner when Mrs. Curtis & Ida came & I out in garden eating grapes & then came in & talked to them & I got basting my sapper sleaves & S. was working chainstitch on a dress & Mrs. Curtis told her she doing it backwards & M.W. got tea early for Curtises to go home. B.4. dark. When we got to dinner early Pa M.W. & M.L. went to Mrs. Colton funeral & Curtises came after they had been there also. Ma good deal better. Mr. Husland came to pay Joe. After they went I was starting to mend stocking when Dog bark & went out & it Mrs. Williams & Melville Lucas come & bro't our album & talked & got some grapes & then went. Frid. 26<u>th</u> // 84. S. & I churned did work M.W. baking pumkins. I swept up stairs & cleaned windows till dinner time. I went to out house & sat & then out to pick <s>cucumbers</s> pears & was picking all afternoon. Mrs. Page 2 children & Mrs. Wilson came up to see Ma. Girls had Ma out-doors on rocking chair for a little while. Very busy all day. I changed my dress B.4. tea. Pa read B.4. we had tea dishes done I finishing cleaning Dog barked & I looked through blind & see a red light in lane. M.L. seen someone in lane so Joe went with gun & https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bd903b76b46cfb67c4977fd9304ef519.pdf 4897bdd0fe007bba4ab2c450fe1ef526 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. shot it off & seen fellows by then had pumkins made into faces light eyes. Us three reading {attending?} to bed. Sat. 27<u>th.</u>/ 84. Raining all morning & I swept in hall & did scrubbing & got dinner & I did dishes & pick cucumbers & scrubbed & got through at 4. Lizzie help me make a flannel shirt & I got eating my supper when M. F. L. came up lane & Ida went to entertain him & I went to milk & then S. & Ida & Frank played organ with him & I did their work & they finished my shirt. S. & M.F.L. walking in garden & us writing in album at. We all write in MFL's album. Sun. 28<u>th.</u> Sep It seemed to take me a long time to get work done I played on organ then Frank called me & I went & had some watermelons & I got washed & had dinner & then went to S.S. It rained stayed for church no organist hard times to get singing started. S. & I went to McCraneys for Gordon & Mrs. lent us a shawl & ulster {long loose overcoat} & Joe took Gordon home we had quite a time. Davidson & Archie Spears at our place & Ma laughing at S. in ulster. I had to play & sing for them. After Davidson went but Archie stayed till after Pa read & I was so sleepy I laying on sofa in parlor & then Ida & I https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ac37379a001b02a3d694e961965d5e2.pdf 74491ee795ad1fd803f0c7411f0c0182 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. singing alone & I went to bed at 9. Mon. 30<u>th.</u> Sep. Washing we washed blankets & flannels & colored clothes first & us not through till after noon then Mrs. Bray came & Edith S. & I went with Edie over to Brays & I sewing at my shirt & after tea Ida crocheting on it when Max & Melville came & I got dressed & went in & they stayed till 11. We played a game of {Shy Sno?} etc. & talked & Max found a cigar which Annie hid of his & I gave Melville my gem & we were out in garden getting pears & grapes & I folks wanted them to go. Melville did not take the hint for a long time. We went to bed in a hurry after they left. The cow calved in morning. Tues. 1<u>st</u> October. Sarah went to P.O. & Ida took sick at breakfast & I did their work & then I wrote a letter to Annie to put in basket of pears to send to G.A. & then I gathered tomatoes & cucumbers & Ida learnt me how to crochet on my shirt & I after dinner finished it & then I picked up 2 pails of apples for pigs & went to see Boys work at well at barn & then Ida S & I all out all afternoon picking our apples in orchard. I darned stocking till bed time. Sarah had tooth ache. Wed. 2<u>nd.</u>/ 84 I did work & went with boys to get pumkin & cabbages & I got some more tomatoes https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/579e24b91b7bd6738cd22502ee246a9c.pdf 02ba6df76e8fc1fbe8c466186891491f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. then cleaned floor while M.W. & Ida got dinner . Sarah went to Brote {Bronte} twice <u>1st</u> time & 2nd for Gordon at school. Brays girls went to Hamilton for M. I writing this B. 4 dinner. Ma up as usual. I changed my dress & I darning of stocking when Mrs. McCauley & then Mrs. {Gastion?} & Net. & M.L. with her over to Mrs. Patterson & Pa got shaved & dress to go to Hamilton. I got dressed again & went with him. Got in town about 8. roads very heavy & wet met dozs of teams coming home when we were going. Slept on sofa at W. G. & next day. Thursday 3<u>rd</u> O. I get marketing till dinner & Ida came with Gordon off train. A.M. & we had early dinner & went to fair. Very large crowd seen most every thing. Seen Mr. Brymald {Terie?} McMichael. Brays girls & Will Jones. Kate Blanchard & Wallace, Mable & I lost & Ida & then found Wallace & he took us through sideshow & then over home at 6. Had tea & Mrs. Barrie came to station with us & it raining most all day. Brays girls there & I came with them on 9.35 train. Had splendid time was made acquainted with Mr. Inglehart. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5926fc0256cb0fb9eee5d79a493081f2.pdf 5400c6523795b895d4a00e0b48ed1b4d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mr Watson of Baker. Had some fun B.L. on train. got a ride home with Brays when it got in at 11. Friday 4<u>th</u>. / 84. Folks never knew I was home till I got up in morning & did work & pealed pumkin picked apples off road & got dinner. Sarah sending {currants?} to Mrs McCay's & over to Bigg's & I sorted onions & hitched horse for ma for she went for a drive to P.O. her & M.T. I swept up stairs & picked eye potatoes till night & milked my 2 cows & left Frank his & he didn't like it. Amandia & Mrs. Hixson came & Emily Triller & her Pa came. Ida came off 6 train. It just a lovely, warm moonlight night & I sitting out back dooor & to bed. Sat. 5<u>th</u>./ 84. Fine day<s>s</s>. Churned, Ida got a lot of mushrooms & I did scrubbing when Annie B. & Annie T. came & saw me. Ma pretty well. Got work all done B. 4 dinner. E.M. & Frank to Oakville fair & I had head ache all afternoon & E.M. told me to help boys at potatoes but I didn't. It rained & Annie & Sarah had Dr for dinner. Joe killed kittens at barn. I went to P.O. & I washed & writing & to bed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eedde02e43c5978837600528c33688e2.pdf a99aec2c62d6c632c2a0ae3cb6fa7675 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mr. & Mrs. Broderick drove here from <s>sata</s> station & bro't Jennie Anderson & 2 cousins which I had never seen B. 4 & we had them over Sunday. I went to sleep & the girls came to bed about 11, & giggled & {?} {tish?} a proper & Annie T. made a mistake & kissed Frank for Ida & we had such a laugh. Sun. 6<u>th</u>/ 84 Oct. After work was done the 2 Annies & I went out getting Pears Apples Grapes & we got strawberries ripe & black {capes?} also & then sang in parlor & got ready for S.S. Annie B. got dinner. I came home after S.S. & met 2 Annie's & Carry came back with me to stay with Ma & I sang for her. After tea I waited & I was eating when Alf came & we had Minister for tea. Us in parlor when Max came & then Alf went. Max bro't my old gem for me & I exchanged with him & gave him a better one & I went to bed & Annie & him left for a walk left alone Jennie & E.M. {?} Mon. 7<u>th</u>/ 84 Oct. Annie & Jennie got their breakfast & E.M. took them to station while the other Annie T. was sleeping in bed & got left. After work done I picked cucumbers & folks went home all on 12 train Pa drove & Sarah went along to station Ida went to Broderick to peal apples & I slept till 2. & then Sarah & I went out & picked up https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/33525123725478beda3b51d3fdf78f17.pdf fc6742cdc99fecb55d4e82867c0ca453 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. potatoes all afternoon. Very tired. Had watermelon when finished E. M. went to Hamilton on 2 train. Tues. 8<u>th</u> Oct. Ida went to Brodericks again & Sarah & I washing & I help get dinner. M.L. went up to see Dr. in morning. & I in to Jna's room after dinner. I didn't get work done till 4. & M.W. & Sarah finished washing & Ella McCauley came & Mrs. Bray. Sarah resting & I writing. Boys pick potatoes. Jna not so well. Bronte gets 4 mails a day. Sarah writing letter till 12 & sewing dress till 11. Girls went to Bronte & stayed late. Wed. 9<u>th</u> / 84. It raining & I gathering tomatoes about 2 bus. Ida home. M.W. went over to Williams & stayed came home after noon & bro't me letter from Grant. I was sewing at dress & Ma helped me & it turned very cold & Sarah & I finished picking tomatoes & it very cold. Had hard freeze. Thur. 10<u>th</u> Oct./84. Very cold & I put on all my flannels. E.W. bro't Mrs. McC. & Ella up to help pick potatoes. S & I just got dishes done, & us went out with them & we worked hard & steady & kept boys drawing in. We picked up 10 loads & M.W. had dinner to get herself. Mrs. McC washed dishes & Dr came & had his dinner & I made some beds at noon & we had hard afternoon, had a water melon in field & I rode out to field in wagon & would have fell out had not Frank caught me. Us <u>very</u> tired & got my tea & went to bed B.4 8. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5ee9f2579766390bb06239f35e11ed42.pdf 82a3cca8f1a7e289f90b9b0336d4b6ec Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Friday 11<u>th</u> Oct. S & I churned & I swept up stairs & cleaned windows B. 4 dinner. Mrs. McC. & Ella husking corn A.M. We all went out & picked up apples in P.M. Mrs. Ing. & Mrs. Charlotte Polic came here & we finished apples & heard Blandina toot & then folks came & Waltises & Sarah with them & Mrs. Ing. for tea & I got cleaned & dressed & had tea & then sewed buttons on my dress & Mrs Williams & Herbert came. Herbert telling me about Ernest getting drifted ashore. Watson came up & we made pump. after dark & Pa watching grapes at night. <s>at night</s> Sat. 12<u>th</u> 84. Oct. Ida went away again & I busy straightening sheds up & Mrs. Camp. came seen Ella & I cleaned stoop B. 4 dinner. I washed dishes scoured tea & kettle & spoons & Emma Bray came & Sarah & I scrubbing stoop till 5 P.M., & Emma & W. & M.L. went to P.O. & S & M.W. & Pa getting washing & I with Ma & blackened shoes & went to see if M.L. got in P.O. & she gave me a letter from E.W. & I went to milk & read it. Got tea when Watson & Wallace came & I got weighed. 120 & S. 123. etc. & went to get washed & it 10. B 4 started for I wrote first. Aunt Eliz came & we had an other crowd over Sunday. Sun. 13<u>th</u>/ 84 Oct. Every sofa & bed occupied. Got breakfast over about 10. had 17. I read letters & played on organ. Played on bed while Ida & I got ready for S.S. & I https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3ae087fff0733f08410d43d924c1b2a9.pdf eb12945efef76229ceaae9a0e7fe6b60 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. started to write to Grant when called to get dinner. all went to church even Wallace but Emma & I came home after S.S. & I finished letter when folks came from church. Jane Bray & Archie here. No one here for tea. Us girls & Frank singing for Ma & Wallace & Sarah had their tea at Mrs. Ing. & they came in parlor & then had such time getting to go to boat. We all went, Wallace, Sarah, Ida S. Ferg, Emma & I Sarah & Emma had lantern. Walllace came up to corner with us. Feet wet. Boat went in night Mon. 14<u>th.</u>/ 84 Oct. Hurry after breakfast to get off over to Brodericks to peal apples. They all got a ride but I got left so had to walk. We ate our dinner on a newspaper on a dirty table, cold dinner, pealed all day. Boat came back & Mrs. McC. came up for Emma & Gordon in bed at 10. Then Joe came home hitched horse & drove them to boat, & carried Gordon asleep & I sewing & it 11 when to bed. Had lots of visitors over at dry house. Tues. 15th. Oct. Washing in a great hurry. Mrs. McCauley husking & got done washing B. 4 dinner & then went over to peal again. Dr. here. Mrs. Broderick helped us peal & got done at 5.30. & got work done home & got ready & us girls went to P.o. Mrs. Wilson called for Villa & went to boat for Mable & Will (boy) took us across creek & we peaked {peeked} in shanties & went on https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/86b76cd9f438f102d018be54ccd2223f.pdf 7155905924e41a5b6752ec5f1154515b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. up to Ing. Willie's birthday, Mables & Villa's also. had Will Mitchell, Will Lucas & {Myron Coperty?} & his cousin & Henry Nelson for fellows & Ida S. Millar, Mable, Edith, Annie Lipcott & I. Had nice time John I. went out & bro't Alf Alton in with him. He did not stay long. Played games till 11 & Will Mitchell & I bumpted heads . We sang Hold the fort & come home & was ahead alone till I got to hall & John I. went with Villa Henry home with us. I had to make bed on sofa. It 12 B. 4 got to bed. Wed. 16<u>th.</u> I picked a few tomatoes green & then S. & I went out to husk corn till noon & then we all went over to peal again. We had Mable & Gordon out helping us husk. I was just terrible sleepy, & we pealed till we couldn't see & then came home. M.W. had Ma over to Mrs. Williams for tea. M.W. milked for Joe away thrashing over to Mrs. Brays. Got work done & M.W. & M.L. went over to Brodericks & I writing & getting ma something to drink. Thur. 17<u>th.</u>/ 84. Oct. Every body busy.. Ida & I went over to Mrs. Williams right after Breakfast to peal apples & M.W. & S. baking & Emma & Mable here & Gordon. We stayed all day Had dinner in house & it some what lonesome a place after Brodericks. It dark when we got home went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7f6b2e3476ae897a12204969c40adbea.pdf 5fc0ee1bbaefe21066d3cf0cb66e748a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. to P.O. & got 2 letters for Sarah from Annie & other from Gallagher. I just got home & then <s>had</s> went over to Adams on an errand, & nearly got lost coming back in dark. I ironed & mended dress & to bed 10. Frid. 18<u>th</u> Oct. / 84. Us all went over to Broderick took our dinner, & they had Thasher & it a very long time B. 4 dinner for we <u>all</u> were up B. 4 daylight. We ate our dinner & got up on loft to watch men go by & instead come into barn & we couldn't get down to peal. Got through early & had swing & come home. I swept up stairs & us girls picked grapes till dark. had Mrs. Mowatt here sewing & all night. Mrs. Broderick had Emma as Bray helping them. I sewing at dress. Sat. 19<u>th</u>. Oct. Up late. Ida went over to Wilds & Biggs while S. & I churned & did work & then us all went & picked grapes & M.W. hurrying to get Annie's dres to send on at 2 train & Sergant boy called for grapes & had such hurring {hurrying} to get them ready Ada McCauley helping us. I cleaned stoop from that till I ate dinner & then got dress & we all went over again to peal apples. I was behind the rest. Thrashing machine came to our place but not to work till https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/487454978970d40d6c6aa8b06357ac85.pdf c88df025bf291d4f12e4b4fa5e8d3a83 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mon. I had tooth ache all afternoon. Ma & M.L. came over to Broderick & surprised us. We came home about 5.30 met Mr. Inglehard in buggy. He lifted his hat. Us girls sitting up till 12. Ida trimming hats & I finishing shirt which Ma did for me & Sarah busy. Had Ella McCay & her husband called to see Ma. It has been a <u>very</u> busy week. Sun. 20<u>th</u>./84 Got up late at 9. After work done S & I singing & I layed down to sleep at 1 but called up to get ma her dinner & then layed on Joe bed & had a good sleep till church folks came home & then dressed to tea at 5. I coaxing Joe & Frank to drive to church. Us girls all in sitting room with ma in Ev'g, When Josh & Amandia came S. & I singing for Ma. To bed early. Mon. 21<u>st</u>. Oct. Up early & had breakfast waiting for men & us girls off pealing again. S. went to get Bray's girls & Ida stayed home to assist M. W. We had 3 of Bray's helping us & S & I forgot our dinner & I came home for mine & watched Thrashers eat & took water melon & Grapes & Pie over to S. Alf & Mr. Wilson came for machine for we finished at dinner. S. laying on sofa when Alf came in evening we talked & played checkers & gave him some grapes & we talked outside. It a nice night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9543536b300d6b9c79da71f2c93fa76b.pdf 45ed292dcb12700e9dc8a6ab6fc41e0b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tues. 22<u>nd</u>/ 84. Oct. We washed. Ida birthday she went over to keep on fire for E.W. at Brodericks. S. & I picked grapes 9 baskets. I sewing. M.W. damping clothes when Max came & M.W. made me change my dress & I just done so when he went. I gave him some grapes. Wed. 23<u>rd</u>. / 84 Pa went to Oakville. Flurry bustle to get S & Ida over to Brodericks & I ate part of breakfast & got their dinner set up & then ate some more & strained milk & got Pa his bkft. I did some house work & picked grapes & help pack for 12 train. Late getting dinner. I picked sage & beans & seen 3 fellows go down road & they came in our field then seen one & got out & I went to P.O. the way I was. I sewing still. Thur. 24<u>th</u> Oct. Us girls printing labells {labels} & then S. & I picked snow apples. Us girls out topping mangels & it very cold & windy. Mrs. Williams here. It come as such a snow storm & continued till after dark, such hurrying every body hopping & freezing & getting things covered up. I milked all alone. Frid. 25<u>th</u>/ 84. Churned. Ada Mc here & I sweeping all morning & I did dishes & then hurried to P.O. & got letters for S. from Annie. Us girls out topping mangels & came in at 4.30. & S. & I write letter to Annie & I did work & finished print dress. Sat. 26<u>th.</u> Annie birthday. Did scrubbing B. 4. dinner https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c59fdf09ba959bdb585fbcc24010bf4e.pdf 6b49aa3f7ea0e455a55996be0320cb36 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. & I had afternoon to myself for 1st afternoon for a long time. I put on new dress & got cleaned up. George Williams here. Ella McCay & her mother came up & had a nice talk & it late visiting in this. Sun. 27<u>th </u>/ 84. played & sang ate melon had bread & milk for my dinner & I burnt my <s>tonong</s> tongue. All went to S.S. Ida stayed with Ma. Dr. Buck & his daughter & wife also came to see ma. I stayed for church. Mr. & Mrs. Brimby there & a lot of folks also. It cold had Archie S. & Minister for tea. {symbols U J V with 2 dots, 7 L V L U with dot in middle}. When {symbols LJ V with dot in middle, square, 7 with dot in middle, J. V with dot in middle, LJ. } He stayed a long time & sang. Go bed early. Monday 28<u>th</u>. Oct. / 84 Rainy. Picking grapes. Killed pig. I gathered popcorn after dinner. Mrs. Wright up sewing most all day. I fixed album in morning Mr. Williams come to see us in eve. (I started crocheting.) would peal for him {?}. Us girls sewing in P.M. Ida trimming hat. Tues. 29<u>th</u> ./ 84. we picked all the grapes in morning & I picking apples up in P.M. & other girls trimming grapes in house. I very tired & warming myself & hunting for crocheting when Max come & I ran out doors & I in Joe's bedroom when he came out in kitchen & Joe tried to get in but I held the door & after awhile he went in room & S. went in & talked to him & I got up stairs to bed early. Wed. Oct. 30<u>th</u>./84 Had a very heavy white frost & we washed Ida went to P.O. & got a card for me from Annie Ida out topping carrots & I washed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1d24a3cca0d944ece3940d4454df758f.pdf 7a0fb0b98c3717ddf89df4fb775f7e13 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. dishes & M.W. & S. straightening things & I dressed & went to Foster Joyces & to get corn & to P.O. Mia Ing. & Villa Wilson here & in eve. Maggie McC. & her {?} here when Aunt Eliza Walton came off 7 train. Thurs. 30<u>th</u>/ 84. Oct. Us girls & E.M. & Frank out husking corn it nice day. E.M. & M.W. went to Oakville. They first drove Ma & M.L. down to Mrs. Johnstons for the afternoon We husking till dark & Joe went after Ma. Aunt Eliza home all alone. Us all in a hurry getting tea & fixing Ma & foing work. M.W. bot new Jersey gloves for herself & me & Sa. coat & slippers & white apron for us all & I cut out a face on pumkin & to bed. Frid. 31<u>st</u> Oct./84. I churned & sat in W.C. & then went out about 11 to husk corn. Boys came in B. 4 one & I saw a steamer go up lake. Mrs. Wright up again. It raining & S. & I did dishes while Ida cleaned coal stove. Mrs. Oakley came & Mrs. Coates with Mr. Williams driving her & Mrs. Fisherman Joyce bro't Ma a lovely salmon trout fish very large 8 lbs. & Mrs. Broderick came & Mrs. Coates went together over to Brays. I ironed & did work. E.M. dressing to go to a party with Brays. Ida & S. went over to Brodericks to see Mary Coates & Frank hitched horse in cover'd buggy & he & I went to P.O. to Johnstons & then over to Williams' & it raining took Grapes over & money for {quartirage?} stayed a little while & came home drove over for girls https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/75cb668ad131f57348601e4a39e72dbc.pdf e3d3004bb9c11bde35a4ec786a13cdd0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. & to bed at 10. E.M. came home at 6 A.M. & to bed. Sat. 1<u>st</u> Nov./84. I ironing & did my cleaning B4 dinner. Aunt went to Hamilton on 2 train & it raining. I read Globe in W.C. & I did little chores till dark. I bound hat Ma not so well in afternoon. It rained all afternoon & we finished ironing . M.W. & E.M. fixing & had a laugh & to bed. Sun. <u>Nov.</u> 2<u>nd</u> / 84. I played directly after bkft & I fixed album & I slept till 12. We, S & I went to S.S. E.M. & M.L. went up to Mount Pleasant. M.L. wore Ida hat & so she could not go to S.S. I stayed for church & had a <u>very</u> good sermon soul & body. Choir late & had no music for pt. time. Alf here when we came in & Archie also for tea. E.M. away. Didn't do dishes but us young girls in parlor singing Mrs. Williams Herbert & Mrs. Spears came & Herbert in parlor & Arthur Brod. came & we had Frank also nearly as many Gents as Ladies. They all went away together. Mon. <u>Nov</u> 3<u>rd</u>/ 84. Cold & we washed. Bessie Mowat here to see Ma & I chrocheting till dinner. We all out husking corn in P.M. it very cold. Dr. McCrimman here I wrote a letter to Annie & to bed. <u>Nov.</u> 4<u>th</u> / 84. Maggie McCauley came up to sew. It raining. I went & posted my letter. I crocheting & reading paper in A.M. I put on potatoes for pigs in P.M. & finished crocheting. Butcher came after calf then I was out to barn. Maggie stayed all night. I got bothered so when reading papers for they would take farm away. Wed. <u>Nov.</u> 5<u>th</u>/ 84. Very cold & Windy & I had to take card to P.O. in E.M. B. 4 bkft. I filled bed out all myself B. 4 dinner & I went to P.O. in J.U.W. B. & dinner also. I picked apples snow in Orch. out myself & I changed dress & played & then milked all cows & bed calves my self. Ma feels better to day, H. I. went down home with Maggie & it snowing then us writing in {Morning?} Thur. <u>Nov.</u> 6<u>th</u>/ 84. Got up late & such a hurry to even get dishes done B. 4 the folks came E.M. met them. G.A.'s family & annie & je Covey. In parlor all A.M. Singing & I played Joe to sleep. Pa & Willie talking. Ida & I waited Had 15 for dinner. I did dishes & then we talked & we all went out to "play tag" & seen Jennie Wild coming & us all raced down to meet her. She stayed she had her school mate with her (Miss Davis) Willie put there {their} horse in & I changed my dress & it very cold so I got in flower roots & plants & then in parlor for a little while. M.W. called me out to start coal stove in hall & then Jennie Wild {henry?} & Willie drove them. E.M. working at apples & Frank went to Burlington for barrels. S. & I milk & Willie & Jennie came back for tea. I ate my tea with Ould Folks & young Folks had theirs after. Carry made some taffy & I played for Ma & She in parlor for a {wonder?} Girls left <s>them</s> dishes to come to sing for Ma. We sang & then Jennie putting on her things to go when Max & Grant came Grant only stayed till 10 for he had to drive to Hamilton that in {?} When girls were going Archie Spears came & he thought we had a party for they made such a noise. S. washed dishes at 11 at night. Grant left Mr. Turnhill at Curtises. 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Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Front leather cover}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Frid. Nov. 7th/84. S &amp; I churned &amp; then Sorted apples in barn Millie helping us &amp; had fun till dinner. Dr come &amp; Aunt &amp; Uncle William Atkinson come when we were at dinner. Two Annies &amp; S went to Ing. &amp; Willie went to Cristises P.M. &amp; I in root house pitching turnips all P.M. &amp; I very tired &amp; S away &amp; had to do her work &amp; to bed early.</p> <p>Nov 8th/84 Sat. Willie went on 1st train of two Annies walked over to station with him B4 they had their Bkfst. I went &amp; pitched turnips back for awhile &amp; then I fixed soap &amp; lie {lye?} &amp; I got very much bothered getting a board to shelter the wind. I did all cleaning in ½ hr. B4. dinner &amp; I late for dinner &amp; I felt provoked at everything &amp; then gave away to it with my feelings &amp; I went out to barn &amp; unloaded a load of turnips &amp; Annie B. come out to see one of them. Annie G. came &amp; I came in &amp; washed &amp; Blackened boots &amp; went to Bronte in a hurry to Mrs Wrights to store &amp; P.O. I ate my tea B.4 I did my work at night &amp; other girls talking &amp; laughing while I got my work done &amp; then Edith &amp; John Ing. came to spend Eve. At 12 when went to bed for I cleaned {?} stove at 12.</p> <p>Sun 9th Nov./84 I had Bkfst at 10. &amp; we sang &amp; M.W. &amp; I started coal stove &amp; then it time for S.S &amp; I was late for it. Mr Jeffery preached &amp; it a lovely day &amp; lots out. But not a good sermon for I went to sleep. Bernstons {sys?} &amp; also Delia {JNR?} sys had hickey on at church. Ted Wrinch here for tea Aunt Ann keep house. Ma &amp; M.W. went for a drive &amp; went up to Curtises for dinner. When we getting dishes done Alf &amp; Max came as I went to close shutters out doors. Alf only stayed about ½ hr but Max stayed till after 11. Ida &amp; I left &amp; went to bed at 9.</p> <p>Mon 10th / 84. Working soft soap in A.M. &amp; All the visitors went on 11 train. S &amp; Ida &amp; I &amp; E.M. went to Dysart &amp; Ida Annie &amp; I in back seat &amp; it broke with us &amp; we had to run to catch train just jumped out of wagon &amp; got on train. Us girls all out sorting potatoes in P.M. &amp; boys getting in corn. Mr. Alixson come to see E.M. early in morning &amp; Mr T. went over to day P.M. I repiped dress &amp; writing on this. Pa went to Hamilton on 1st train &amp; back on 6. M W. had her face poisoned &amp; it all smooth now. Thanksgiven day. Us to bed early. Frank at {seeds?}</p> <p>Tues 11th Nov/84 Lovely fine day. Us girls &amp; Frank finishing husking corn in field &amp; see Mrs. Douglas &amp; had a talk. Finished at noon. After dinner I took a run to the P.O. &amp; there to my surprise as a letter from E.E.W. McCrany teasing me. She supposed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>if I had known that letter was for me she said I would have been 4 through the box. When I got back they teased me &amp; Ma kissed &amp; hugged me &amp; got the letter &amp; I read it saying he was coming home. Wed. eve or Thur morn. I then went out &amp; sorted apples in barn with Ida &amp; S &amp; Will Spears come to see E.D.M. S. looking for silks for to make a hat band &amp; S. visiting letter &amp; I slept on sofa but did not sleep well at all.</p> <p>Wed. 12th Nov. M.. &amp; I washing. S &amp; Ida went to sort apples &amp; I got dinner S &amp; I slept a wee while &amp; I finished washing &amp; was cleaning myself when I hurried off to Bronte for E.W. to see about boat. &amp; I very tired &amp; did Eve. work, &amp; S. &amp; I dressed for we expreated E.W. to call going home but {n'er?} I layed {laid} &amp; slept on sofa &amp; went to bed at 8. M.W. at 7.</p> <p>Thurs. 13th Nov. Fine day. I finishing dishes &amp; S. &amp; M.W. putting out clothes when E.M. come &amp; we went in room &amp; sat til 10, &amp; Ida come out &amp; he went over to see Melissa &amp; all us girls looking at coats &amp; Jackets till dinner time. I ironed &amp; then wemt S. &amp; I out to sow potatoes till 5 &amp; I milked all cows &amp; I played few pieces for Ida &amp; went out to listen to Oakville band {jittery?} &amp; up writing in diary E.M. &amp; M W preparing to go to Toronto.</p> <p>Frid. 13th Nov. slept on sofa &amp; Folks getting ready for town. I got up at 7. Went to Bronte after Bkfst. &amp; I waited a long time for mail, seen Edith, &amp; she told about social at Mount Pleasant. S &amp; I went &amp; we had cidar {cider} applesay. &amp; Dr Buck come (&amp; Miss Hill?} with him we were out picking afternoon &amp; Mr Peacock came &amp; Frank after {Hannah's} horse &amp; to call went to get up a {pit?} of potatoes worked very hard shovelling potatoes. Minister come &amp; helped me out with load of potatoes. Very tired went to bed at 7. Frank went up to Debate.</p> <p>(?) Nov. 14th Friday I cleaned out woodshed &amp; did scrubbing &amp; cleaned Windows. P.M. picked up 2 barals (barrels} of apples. Ida went to Bronte 3 times. I combed hair blacked boots &amp; did dishes. We had George W. here in morning. Very tired. Expect E.M. home to night.</p> <p>{(5) is written in blue ink in middle of page; Wed Sept 10/84 Sat Nov 14/84 written in blue ink at bottom of page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat Apr 9th Wallace's birthday - took him to Bronte Station 2 P.M.- too early &amp; walked cross and back over the Bridge. Drove home through snow and went on sleigh to {Hannell's?} get to A. &amp; Alex before evening.</p> <p>Sun 8th Went to S. School and stayed to church. Mr Yonge preached very few there {stayed?} to class Text Matt. XV 1.26 Up to the Baptist church in evening Mr Harris sick in church. Text: Gen. XIX. "Is not this a little thing?"</p> <p>Apr. 9th "The Clock strikes nine" The {ghost?} {expect?} this "I am Thine." {?} Joy Jesus gave to try to be more like Him who loves me and died for me.</p> <p>Apr. 10th Mr Little (P.S.J.) visited school this P.M. 94% Others very fair. He came home to dinner with me. Nettie &amp; I went to "Sil's. Walk in Hall ({but?} {colored?} entertainment.)</p> <p>Apr. 11th Ma came home - had her cabinet taken at {Turner's}, Hamilton. Sarah rec'd letter from Henry Walton &amp; Emma is very poorly. Hope and pray she may recover before we go to Copetown.</p> <p>{(2)or (?) over word "sick" in blue pencil in middle of page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Apr 12th ES came with Willie to school went away &amp; came down on horseback at (recess?} A.M. Ride home on horseback at night with G.S.'s horse.</p> <p>Apr 13th G. C. and E.W. down this evening. Girls &amp; Maria's down to committee meeting at Mrs Wilson's</p> <p>Apr. 14th Went Clarkville M.W. &amp; Sarah {Jessie?} Nettie went to woods. G E. &amp; E W. came on horseback in afternoon. We called at Melissa's coming home. Max down on horseback to night.</p> <p>Apr. 15th {?} Mr. Ferguson preached. Edith &amp; I went in choir as E. Triller not there. N. Jones came here from church. EW. &amp; Max here in ev'g.</p> <p>Apr 16th After school met Edith at P.O. bot paper to write letters for social, then Sarah came down so we went over &amp; wrote letters till 10.30 P.M. and stayed all night.</p> <p>Apr. 17th Willie came to school with me for {first?} All went to social at Mrs Wilson's to night. Had a nice time. Good fun with letter at P.O. E.W. &amp; Nettie, Sarah &amp; W.S. NC &amp; Ja. came home together. G.E. there but not much with him. He said he is offended.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Apr 18th A full school to day (52). Sorry I have been impatient to day. Must try to be made more kind &amp; patient like Jesus. Another social to night {N?} sat up provisions {Those?} folks not there. Sarah &amp; I went with M. L. &amp; Came home with same escorts again. I got four letters to night at social.</p> <p>Apr. 19th Working M.S. W. Sp. at corn etc. got a ride to school. Smaller school to day W. Spear, Alf A.at school to night Alf drove Net &amp; I home. {1883 written in ink after this}</p> <p>Apr. 20th It very dull to day. Nothing special.</p> <p>Sat. 21st House cleaning commenced. Sarah and I went to Broderick's at night for butter, got none, hurried back expecting Edith and John but were disappointed.</p> <p>Sun 22nd Mr Yonge's farewell sermon liked him the best to day of the year. Stayed to class but did not speak and feel unhappy as consequence. Ma Sarah &amp; I went home with Miss Williams from church. Mrs Ingeldew</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Alf here for tea and us away. After a bit, Ida &amp; Alf came after us. Ernest came home with us. Ernest told me some unpleasant news about Max but dont feel much concerned. Spent a pleasant ev'g {?}</p> <p>Mon. 23rd Gordon down with W.C. Met Emma Belyea at John's corner but missed John - I at other. New scholars.</p> <p>Tues. 24th School pleasanter to day as Senr. Class Pt. 1. (Albert Broderick Wilson) went upstairs yesterday and I am not so crowded to day. John came to school to night and walked up to our gate with me to bid good bye. Would not come in, so he &amp; Edith did not get here and he leaves on Monday. (Heard since he went out to tea supper at A. Wilson's.) Edith's birthday but I never thought of it till too late. Feel lonesome and write a letter to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>C.S.O. and one to {Loyd S.?}</p> <p>Wed. 25th After school I called at Wilson's</p> <p>Thurs. 26th. Gave Ada McCauley music lesson - raining &amp; stayed for tea. {Maggie} came a part of way home with me. Grant &amp; Max called this evening.</p> <p>Fri. 27th Called at {Arch N?} McDonald's to get Children to attend School. Then went to Mrs. {Grimingstons?}. Ma there so stayed for tea. When we got home Annie, Jane &amp; Archie {?} here.</p> <p>Sat. 28th. Edith Birthday Olly came down this afternoon as it got fine after sleating this {a.m.?} {?} Went to graveyard corner with them and met Max on horse back.</p> <p>Sun. 29th. Ma &amp; two Marias went to Oakville church this morning. No church here. Late for Sunday School. Will Mitchell went over to Ingledews. E.W. came home with us. Max</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Will Lucas came together to night. Had quite a talk with Max and he denies what I heard about {his?} saying. Parted quite friends.</p> <p>Mon. 30th. Lot of new Scholars to day {?} me home for dinner. Mrs. (H?} and {J. Hatie?} called this evening.</p> <p>Tues. May 1st. Maria's L. &amp; W. went to Oakville. After tea Sarah and I went over to Ingledew's. Edith away to Ferkle's. We stayed a little while and saw Mrs. C.K. Horning's funeral card who was buried Sun 29th Mrs. Ingledew came over with us and we went down to get Edith. Stayed a short time at Ferkle's. Edith showed us John's letter which they got from him saying he would start to sail this week for Port Dover.</p> <p>Wed. 2nd. Gave Sarah music lesson at night.</p> <p>Thurs. 3rd. gave {Zeke?} M. Cutting 2nd music</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>lesson. After tea I started to write a letter but stopped to play organ, and had a waltz around the parlor with Wallace. House cleaned the {parlor?} today . Get down there to night Splendid fun.</p> <p>Fri. 4th. Raining again. Mr. Rice from Toronto here for tea. W.G. &amp; Gordon went home to night.</p> <p>Sat. 5th. Called at Mrs Hoster's to leave a parcel I hope she will take to Toronto to be sent to Eliza Williams. Went on to Bray's for butter. Heard we are going to have J. Leek and H. Y. Ferguson for ministers next year. Ma &amp; M.L. called at W. Brays.</p> <p>{Annie starts -- she will write occasionally a "L" as "Le" and the names have been adjusted to reflect this when it occurs e.g. "M. Le." or "Leaura" as "M.L." or "Laura".}</p> <p><br />Sun. 6th. Lovely May day. Mr. Ferguson preached. 'He is all we have' he says now as circuit is divided v. J.D. Leek takes Credit Circuit. Stayed to fellowship meeting. Mr. Davidson here to tea. C.W. came after tea and we stayed outside in garden with him as the evening was nice. {N.?}G.E. and M.E.C.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>drove up quite late and Ernest disappeared. Feel full of remorse as I have been trusting self more than Jesus. May He help me to be more humble &amp; watchful, trusting wholly in Jesus.</p> <p>Mon. 7th. Met Jane B. at gate and went for a walk with her.</p> <p>Tues. 8th. Jane &amp; Ada here this eve'g. Sarah &amp; E.M. planting strawberries. Ma &amp; Maria's W &amp; L. sick to-day and pa convalescent.</p> <p>Wed. 9th. Rec'd a letter unexpectedly from a Social P.O. writer. Miss English called but did not give me a music lesson. Sarah &amp; I accompanied her to the station. She is staying at Annie Brecken's as her folks are gone to Dakotah. Got a ride back with Arch Speers to gate. While gone Mrs. Bray &amp; Charlotte were here, also Max. Very cold.</p> <p>Thurs. 10th. Gave Ada Mc. her 3rd. music lesson. Raining again. Maggie came a ways with me. E.W. here to night with a drawing of our house.</p> <p>Frid. 11th. Emma &amp; Gordon came down at noon. Jessie Douglas, Mrs. Foster, Mr. Ferguson, Ella McKay called this afternoon &amp; ev e'g. I wrote a letter to J. to night. Nettie &amp; I went to P.O. to get stamps.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat. 12th. Gave my letter to Mr Davidson to post as he was with Johnny Mac. at corner So silly but could not help it. Emma, W.G. &amp; Gordon went home at noon. Dr J.N. Wild called professionally. Sarah &amp; I went to P.O. at night &amp; met Ada &amp; Mrs. Bray.</p> <p>Sun. 13th. Miss English came this morning to go to Church with us. I went to S.S. Mr. Ferguson addressed school &amp; preached so nice. Edith &amp; I sat on men's side. I did not stay to Class. No one here to sing.</p> <p>Mon. 14th. Sarah got a letter from {S.S.?} Oughtred did so much good to us both. Sarah &amp; I had a good talk in bed made me feel quite happy.</p> <p>Tues. 15th. Trusting Jesus to-day. May I be kept humble. Went to prayer meeting with Sarah rode home with Mr. Ferguson.</p> <p>Wed. 16th. Miss English gave me music lesson. After she is gone, Mrs. Bray &amp; Emma come. Then Grant &amp; Max.</p> <p>Thurs. 17th. Gave Ada 4th. music lesson. home for tea. Maria's go to Teacher's Meeting.</p> <p>Fri. 18th. Letter from Edith I. by Willie &amp; answered it. Edith I. &amp; E.E.W. come and we go fishing after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Catch some bass. Lent Edith two books to read.</p> <p>Sat. 19th. Very busy. Move Stoves. Mabel came down and went home again with W.G. Sarah &amp; me &amp; Maria's go down to see the boiler being moved into W.G.'s steam yacht. Warm to-day, &amp; Sun.</p> <p>Sun. 20th. Went to S.S. &amp; Church as usual. Mr. Fer. preached from Mat. III, 16 &amp; 17. about Christian Fellowship &amp; Class Meetings. Strengthened &amp; cheered by staying to Class. Went for walk with girls to Bronte in ev'g. Came home &amp; Max E.M. &amp; Mrs Curtin &amp; Murray here.</p> <p>Mon. 21st. Raining &amp; so a small school. N.G. and Wallace (who is better) came down at noon.</p> <p>Tues. 22nd. Raining again. Girls sewing. Sarah went to Bray's. Gave Sarah music lesson. Mr. Pickard's funeral. Edith over to school house.</p> <p>Wed. 23rd Miss English here &amp; gave me music lesson. Max down on horse back after she is gone. Nancy called. Annie &amp; Willie came up from Toronto.</p> <p>Thurs. 24th G.A., Lizzie, &amp; Emma came up from Toronto, &amp; Mabel, Emma, &amp; Gordon from Hamilton. Joe goes to Hamilton with E.W. I went to station in morning. A long talk with E.W. saw Jessie Douglas &amp; several others there. Max there to meet a friend but disappointed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>All drive down to see steam yatcht. Emma very weak and thin so not able to walk down. Talking to Mr. McPhee who came down to fish. In afternoon Max took Emma &amp; I for a drive. Nice &amp; warm. Max takes Willie home with him for tea &amp; fetches him back for late train to go home. Fire works in ev'g.</p> <p>Fri. 25th.. Annie &amp; Emma go home at noon. Mrs. Louckins, Annie come in afternoon. Sarah &amp; I go to Bray's for butter, meet Ella &amp; Mrs. McKay. {Jennie?} Wild stays here all night.</p> <p>Sat. 26th.. Joshua comes for Jenne through rain and stays for tea.</p> <p>Sun. 27 Went to S.S. &amp; Church Mr. Ferguson text Mat I Chron. VIII. 9. Good to be there. Congregation increasing. Katie Douglas &amp; Ada Johnson here to tea. Sarah &amp; I go down with them to see Mrs. Douglas. E.W. here.</p> <p>Mon. 28 Wallace's Sarah came down at noon. All get weighed. I weigh 112 lbs. Sarah 108. Net 122. Ids 108</p> <p>Tues. 29 All drove over to Ingledew's in morning. Sarah and ma stay all day. Sarah &amp; I started for prayer meeting in ev'g &amp; were overtaken by Will Sp. with waggon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>rode over with him for Edith &amp; back to church. Feel sorry because I neglected to bear my cross.</p> <p>Wed. 30. M. L. and Annie L. came to visit my school. Rained in afternoon. Wrote in Annie's album after school.</p> <p>Thurs. 1. Mrs. Ingledew came over with Sarah. Wallace back to his old boarding house to night. Note in ans. to ours from Edith I. Gave Ada Mc.C. 5th. M. Lesson. Met Jane Speers at Mc.C's. E.W. here on horse back. Sarah went to Toronto. Girls went with her to station then to Douglases &amp; Hickson's with Annie L. Wrot a note to E.J.</p> <p>Fri. 1st. June. Annie L. came to P.O. with me &amp; got a letter for M. L. from G.W. &amp; one for myself from "Scorpion." "Tinkers come to town on nags." Great excitement at school. Emily Triller &amp; her pa called in ev'g.</p> <p>Sat. 2nd. Sarah &amp; Nat. plant potatoes. I bake cakes pies etc. Mrs. Foster called &amp; watched me make oat cakes. Sarah &amp; I go to Bronte in ev'g. for the Globe. buy candies.</p> <p>Sun. 3rd. Went to S.S., Church, &amp; Class Meeting. Mr. Ferguson taught 1st Bible Class. Edith I. &amp; myself in choir. Edith came home with us for tea. Grant &amp; Max drove down in with buggy. Did not stay long. Sarah went to church with Edith &amp; Ida with Ella Mc.Cauley who was here for tea.</p> <p>Mon. 4th...Edith came to meet me at school after four &amp; we went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>down to Johnson's to see about children singing for S.S. sermon next Sun. Edith came to gate with me. I went back to hill with her then came home. After Ma W.S. &amp; Edith came with his new buggy and took me for a short drive. Making up Register for the month of May.</p> <p>Tues. 5th. Edith, Nettie &amp; I practise with children at church after school. Rained so did not go down to prayer meeting. Sarah let colt out second time &amp; was gone all forenoon hunting it. came back without it. Chas. Beinston called for "Miss."</p> <p>Wed. 6th. Miss English gave me 3rd. music lesson since her return. Katie Douglas &amp; Ada Johnson &amp; Edna here for tea &amp; Mr. M.M. Gave Sarah her music lesson. Cleaned upstairs.</p> <p>Thurs. 7th. Cleaning ma's bedroom. Arthur Pickard missing since last night. Searching everywhere and Mr. Stewart found his poor little body by the pier near warehouse this afternoon. Gave Ada 6th. lesson. Stay then for tea &amp; Miss Holloran goes with me to see Arthur. Met ma at P.O. &amp; come home together. Arthur went to catch a fish for Herby Osborn nearly dark &amp; fell off pier. {There is a reference &amp; photo on page 38 of the following document : Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategy Implementation – Phase Two: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report Bronte Cemetery which sources Halton-Peel Branch, The Ontario Genealogical Society, Trafalgar Township Cemeteries. (Oakville, Ontario: 1999) 1-9 at <a class="external free" href="https://www.oakville.ca/getmedia/3fa63d1f-5b0a-4dec-acb6-93aad76b1c86/planning-chl-phase-2-bronte-cemetery.pdf%7D">https://www.oakville.ca/getmedia/3fa63d1f-5b0a-4dec-acb6-93aad76b1c86/planning-chl-phase-2-bronte-cemetery.pdf}</a></p> <p>Fri. 8th. No school in afternoon, to attend Arthur's funeral. Us girls sang "Going Down the Valley." Messrs. Ferguson &amp; Harris both addressed a large congregation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sarah &amp; I go home with Arrilla Wilson to tea. We all go down to Johnson's to practise anthem for S.S. sermon. Arthur Speers sings base. Go up to church to sing. E.E.W. came home with Net.</p> <p>Sat. 9th.. I bake. Rains. Emma, Mabel &amp; Gordon come on noon train. I went to P.O. after dinner &amp; get a card from M. L. who says to meet her at 2. train. Met Davidson going fishing. Come home &amp; go to station where M. L. &amp; Mercy &amp; baby are waiting. Come home &amp; Sarah &amp; I go to Oakville with E.M. who takes Bray's girls &amp; their sewing girl down with us in democrat. {very simple buggy} Buy boots. Jane, Ada, Sarah &amp; I get ice cream &amp; biscuit at Miss Baines's see Delia.</p> <p>Sun. 10th. Went to S.S. &amp; church. Mr. Ferguson preached S.S. sermon. S.S. choir sing anthem &amp; lead singing. Alf. &amp; E.E.W. here for tea. Sarah &amp; Alf for drive in his covered buggy below Oakville. Maria's L &amp; W. with Mercy go to Bronte &amp; Mandy &amp; Josh. come while they are gone. I felt lonesome &amp; went out in field to read "Prince of House of David." Get too dark &amp; come in when Will Spears drove up with Edith &amp; Mrs. J. Horning's niece. Commence to rain so only stay five minutes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon. 11th. Mabel went hme on 1st train. Mrs. Williams &amp; Mrs. J. Horning here in afternoon &amp; for tea. Jane Bray's Dan drove through &amp; Jane staed while E.M. drove Dan to station. Then E.M. went with her to Bronte. Got a letter from dear Maggie Gallie, &amp; write one to "Scorpion."</p> <p>Tues. 12th. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Ferguson here for tea with baby. He helped Sarah &amp; I sing then had prayers before going to prayer meeting. Sarah, M. L. and I go to prayer meeting. Edith &amp; Mrs Ingledew who came home to-day were there with Edith's cousin's boys.</p> <p>Wed. 13th. Emma &amp; Gordon home this morning on 1st train. Miss English here but did not get lesson. Max, two Maria's &amp; Mercy go over to Hixon's in afternoon. Sarah &amp; Nettie go with E.M. for drive round village. Come {large black X over "C"} back &amp; we have a sing in parlor.</p> <p>Thurs. 14th. Mercy went home this morning. Made Nettie a lace collar give it to her for a birthday present. Gave Ada 7th lesson. Ma &amp; I stay for tea. Come home &amp; Net &amp; Sarah go to Bronte. Net for a birthday card out of P.O. from E.E.W. She is fourteen to-day. I got a new music book out of P.O. called "Sonatinon Album"</p> <p>Fri. 15th. After school I meet Edith I. at P.O. who came to meet Sarah &amp; I as she expected us to go over. We did</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>not think of going so Sarah had gone to Bray's for butter. I went with her however across the creek on the scow with Mr. Ingledew's Walter Joyce working it. Sarah came over to find me after tea. We played &amp; sang till after 9. when Mrs. Ingledew &amp; Edith came over to our corner with us. Edith lent me two books to read, "Waverley" &amp; "Lord of the Isles" by Sir W. Scott. She also lent me a lot of music. Got home &amp; all had gone to their bedrooms for night.</p> <p>Sat. 16th. Maria &amp; Watson went to Hamilton on 2 train and Geo Wight came off it. I met him at doo with big apron &amp; Sat. clothes. All busy &amp; not cleaned up. Nettie &amp; I washed each others heads. Ada Bray came with some music &amp; I could not see her. It looked like rain so she soon left. Filled in part of Half yearly return from my register to-night. Answered Maggie's letter this morning.</p> <p>Sun. 17th. Went t S.S. &amp; church. A number of strangers there. Good sermon spoilt by money matters after. Subscription taken for minister's salary. Stayed for class. Nice S.S. Mr. Ferguson took the lesson. Net &amp; I went with E.W. for a drive, down concession to below Oakville then back by middle road. Maria L. &amp; Geo have a private talk in parlor while we are gone. Then he talks to Sarah &amp; Net on lounge in kitchen</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and tells about his two little girls Alice (oldest) and Mary. who wanted to know when he was leaving. if he was coming to see "Lillte Midia" ? She says "My pa is a good man, ain't you pa? My pa is not a bad pa." to Alice who is her grandma's girl and comes in to play with Mary but who quarrel frequently.</p> <p>Mon 18th. Geo. intended going home to-night on 5:30 train but a very heavy thunder storm prevented him. Maria came down on that train and waited at Bronte station till after rain then walked home through the mud. She bot our summer dresses of ecru nun's vailing but left her parcels at station. Maggie McCauley &amp; Miss Sarah Bouncell called this evening.</p> <p>Tues 19th. More heavy showers to-day. Maria L. and Geo go over to Mandy's and get caught in rain. Geo &amp; E.M. were out shooting in forenoon &amp; went to Bray's for dinner. W. G. &amp; another man come down from Hamilton for dinner. Maria drove Ge. to station. Parting salute to Nettie from him was "No harm to kiss your brother, the other girls did." Wonder if he means he will be our brother or not!?</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Gave Sarah music lesson's practised a little myself, of Mozart's Sonata No. 18. Read some of "Prince of House of David" which I borrowed from Ada McC.</p> <p>Wed. 20th. I found some ripe strawberries. Sarah &amp; I went to Mr. {Caif's?} after school with some pickles. Go down to see boat. It is getting the cabin on. Came home but Miss English did not come to give me lesson. Sarah &amp; I go to Bray's for Delineator. {tailoring pattern}</p> <p>Thurs. 21st. Gave Ada 8th lesson. When I got home M L. was away with Ella McKay out to Smith's.</p> <p>Fri. 22nd. Sent word to Edith to meet us at (Williams?} where we all go to spend ev'g. Edith &amp; Lizzie Carpenter came. We had tea at ten o'clock &amp; got home at twelve after a pleasant ev'g. E.W. came part way then we teased him &amp; he went back.</p> <p>Sat. 23rd Sat. work done when Jackson came and plastered dining room &amp; dirtied floor again. Maria cleans it &amp; Sarah &amp; I go to Bray's for butter after calling at Foster's &amp; Joyce's. N.G. goes home.</p> <p>Sun. 24th Quarterly meeting at {Pallen?} no. Ma &amp; Pa got &amp; stay at Sherdan's for dinner. We go to S.S. 'The two M's" go to Ingledew's for tea. We have Strawberries at home for tea. Mr. Bray here. After tea Arthur Brod. took Ida &amp; Net. for a drive.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>While gone E.W. &amp; Max come down. E.W. was there for tea. Had a nice time. E.W. showed us a {cabinet?} containing 100 heads of pupils in C.B. College.</p> <p>Mon. 25th. Raining &amp; did not go to Oakville after 4 as I expected.</p> <p>Tues. 26th. Maria W. &amp; E.M. &amp; Sarah go to Oakville. Sarah gets dress cut &amp; fitted at Mrs. Best's. Maria commences papering dining room. The wheel came off the waggon as they came home from Oakville just at Bridge's lower gate. Sarah &amp; M. Le. &amp; I attended prayer meeting. Edith &amp; Delia there. We bare our cross for Jesus's sake, but yet I feel I have not wholly given up self to Him. Why do I hold out so stubbornly against His loving care &amp; love? Jesus help me to humble myself &amp; accept thee.</p> <p>Wed. 27th. First picking of straw berries. Picked 4 crates. Miss English comes &amp; gives me 4th lesson. Raining again.</p> <p>Thurs. 28th. Went to McCauley's but did not give Ada her lesson as the organ keys are stuck by dampness. Met Edith at office coming home. We walked up together &amp; Sarah came out to meet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>us as she was picking berries for tea &amp; saw us. The Maria's &amp; E.M. go to Dr. J.J. Wild's farewell &amp; birthday party at Hickson's. They had tea out doors. A lot from Toronto present. Max drove down on horseback with Delineators which Jane Bray took up there Tues. as she is sewing there. We had a long talk in parlor. Nettie let his horse loose. E.M. home &amp; helps to get it for him, -- it was in farmyard. Emma Mabel &amp; Gordon come down from station with Ar. Brod.</p> <p>Fri. 29th. Finished Half Yearly Returns. House cleaning in sitting room in forenoon. Berry picking in afternoon. Mandy &amp; Mrs Hixon call. Davidson also to complete Returns as I omitted something slight.</p> <p>Sat. 30th. I picked 17 baskets strawberrys A.M. Jennie Anderson &amp; Mr. J.M. McMichael come down on noon train to see boat launched. (Adrienne came on 2 train) We all get ready in a merry bustle &amp; go down to se it. Leaunced {launched} about 4:30. Mabel christened it Blandina". A crowd there. Sarah &amp; I go home with Jennie to Hamilton; stay over Sunday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Get there after 8 o'clock. Then go down town {bring?} things. Saw new plan of carrying accounts to book keeper in Pratt Watkins, which is balls on a double track roll backwards &amp; forwards. Crowds outside &amp; inside watching it. Come home after treating each other to pea nuts &amp; taffy - make a lace collar &amp; go to bed after twelve. We also called on Kate Cumming's while down town.</p> <p>Sun. July 1st. Go to R.C. Church with Kate, in A.M. After dinner go to bed &amp; sleep. After tea us three go to John St. C. M. Church. Heard a good sermon.</p> <p>Mon. 2nd. We Jennie, Sarah &amp; I, get our pictures taken in a group. I get some gems taken. Sarah &amp; I come home on 5.35 train. Walk down from station. Adrienne &amp; Aunt Eliza, Henry, Eliza Smith here. Also Sarah Wallace, W. &amp; G. &amp; family. Sarah came from Toronto Sat. ev'g on 7 train. Toronto folks go home on late train (945). Alf. E.W. &amp; his cousin Melville Lucas from Montreal here. Gave E.W. &amp; Alf. each a gem.</p> <p>Tues. 3rd. School again. 20 pupils. Picking</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>berries till 8 o'clock so did not go to prayer meeting.</p> <p>Wed. 4th. Emma &amp; children went home in morning. I taught school as usual with expectation of holidays soon. Rained to-day. Very warm.</p> <p>Thurs. 5th. Strawberry picking at home, in A.M. but raining in P.M. I gave Ada her 9th music lesson. Raining so stayed for tea. Sarah came down and met Maggie, Delia &amp; I, as they were coming a piece with me, at the P.O. We turned round &amp;went down to see boat &amp; got into her. Came home but too late to get my dress fitted on.</p> <p>Fri. 6th. Taught School till noon. Edith came over at recess stayed till noon. She got a letter from John who has left The Persia &amp; intends to ship from Cleveland with Will, Carpenter &amp; Alex Henderson. I picked berries in afternoon till a shower came &amp; stopped us about 5 o'clock.</p> <p>Sat. 7th. Packing berries all morning. Helped Maria by sewing lace on my dress in afternoon but we did not finish dress as</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>we had to stop to clean &amp; can up berries left over crates. Too tired to clean up so go to bed dirty.</p> <p>Sun. 8th. Went to S.S. &amp; church &amp; stayed for class very much against my feelings. Our S.S. lessons are in Josh. now being in Acts. before this year, Mr. Ferguson preached splendidly. I expect Will Mit. went home with Edith from church as she did not stay for class. Mrs. Speers here for tea : Two M's at Williams for tea. Us four start for Brodericks but meet E.W. &amp; his cousin at barn gate as we return home &amp; they with us. Mel. gave us. his cards &amp; photo for which we each gave him a gem. Had music on flute, mouth organ by boys &amp; I played on organ.</p> <p>Mon. 9th Picking berries all day.&amp; I helping to pack, expect for a few hours in afternoon. Miss English called but I did not take a lesson &amp; will take no more till after holidays. Mrs. Bray &amp; Jane here for berries also many of Bronte folks as berries sold for 3 cts in afternoon. Ella McKay came also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Old Mrs. Gilliam died very suddently this afternoon of heart disease. Sarah &amp; I went a piece with pickers, came back &amp; packed berries in house.</p> <p>Tues. 10th. Got ready for prayer meeting when Grant and Max came on horseback to barn gate where Nettie was milking &amp; Max helped her carry milk to house. They stayed till after 11 o'clock. Nettie &amp; Grant &amp; Max &amp; I were walking round garden. Sarah went alone to prayer meeting. edith &amp; the other girls came to the gate home with her.</p> <p>Wed. 11th. Mrs. Jarvis &amp; Sarah came down in morning. Stayed for dinner. Sarah says Maggie has an offer to teach in Ottawa Normal. Sarah &amp; I attended Mrs. Gilliam's funeral sermon in afternoon, preached by Mr. Chinaworth. We sat in choir with Edith. When we came home Jarvis's still here. Sarah nearly persuaded to stay but did not. Intends to come again. Ida &amp; Nettie go to station to meet Laura Jones but she did not come. Likely she was detained by the great flood at London.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thurs. 12th. Theodore Brameld left here this evening to work at Mr. Green's near Oakville. I was picking berries all day to-day.</p> <p>Fri. 13th. Mrs. Skelton was to Barnison's {Barnum} Circus in Toronto on 11th where she saw Jumbo. She amused the pickers this afternoon telling them about it. Maggie McCauley helps to make our dresses this afternoon. Choir practice in evening at church. I went to Bronte &amp; met them nearly all coming home. Then I went a piece with Maggie &amp; came back &amp; found Max here. He had been to station for crates after driving Ida down to practice. Mrs. Ingledew's Willie here in afternoon. Willie has a Juvenile Missionary Card on which I subscribed.</p> <p>Sat. 14th. Did the work in the house this morning. Mrs. Ingledew, Edith &amp; Nettie &amp; Mrs. Bray &amp; Add came to pick berries for themselves. I go out &amp; pick with them. Extracting honey later on in afternoon. Maria &amp; Sarah up late finishing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>dresses. Ella McKay came home with M. L. who then went home with Ella again for company but came back again.</p> <p>Sun. 15th. Raining so wore our old dresses to S.S. &amp; Church. Mr. Leek preached a lovely sermon for Psa. I. 15. All stayed to class. After tea Ernest came with horse &amp; buggy &amp; took Nettie &amp; I up to Appleby Church. Got there in time to hear the closing part of sermon. Sat away up in front seat. Saw Alf. &amp; Bumby's. Drove up to William Lucas's after Church as Er: wanted to see his cousin Melville. Deed. Alton &amp; some others there. He played as we all sang some hymns. A lovely drive home by moon-light. The dampness straightened my feather again.</p> <p>Mon. 16th. Straw-berry picking again. Ms &amp; I pick goose berries in afternoon. Ada Johnson &amp; Alice Garneau here. I gave Alice her school prize which Mr. Rymal left in my care. Ida &amp; Nettie went to Bronte with them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tues. 17th. The last picking by the str. berry pickers. Sarah &amp; I pick gooseberries. Had a talk by ourselves. Sarah said she can't go to Copetown with Edith &amp; I. Us two went to prayer meeting. Edith says "we will stay home &amp; move in with Sarah" Mrs. Ingledew tels us John came home Mon. ev'g. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Ferguson &amp; baby there to prayer meeting.</p> <p>Wed. 18th. The "Walton Sisters" picked &amp; shipped a crate of S.B. to {Pace?} &amp; Davis. Toronto. Sarah put a note in the crate. Ma went to Hamilton on 2 train &amp; took a half-crate basket of S.B. with her. Maria has started Ida's &amp; Nettie's muslin dresses. Sarah &amp; I went to Bronte in ev'g to tell the pickers to come again to-morrow. Met Arvilla W., Maggie J. Mc. &amp; Adelia, who all went with us &amp; then we went to McCauley's where there uncle Mr. Holloran &amp; also Mr. Dav. Lucas got telling jokes &amp; exploits of their boyhood's days. We enjoyed ourselves - the girls came home with us.</p> <p>Thurs. 19th. The really last day of strawberries picked to ship - got two cases in A.M. Jane B. came in afternoon to help sew</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the girls muslin dresses. Ada came in ev'g. she &amp; Sarah &amp; I went to P.O. through the field without telling any one. Saw E. W. &amp; Max. Bees swarmed again, which is nothing unusual.</p> <p>Fri. 20th. Cleaned upstairs in moning helped Sarah. Ada &amp; Jane brought over Ida &amp; Nettie's dresses as they called for Maria Le to go to choir practice with Jane. Ada, Sarah &amp; I went to Johnson's &amp; we purchased articles for a fruit cake. Then came homes. Ada &amp; I played on organ till Jane came.</p> <p>Sat. 21st. Ma came home at noon. We pick berries to take with us to Hamilton. Sarah, Nettie &amp; I go on 7 train. Met Wallace &amp; Sarah coming to meet us. Went home with them, then went on to W.G.'s - stayed all night - Nettie sick</p> <p>Sun. morning We all went shopping with Jennie. Run from Pratt &amp; Watkins to get home before storm which we did</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>just in time.</p> <p>Sun. 22nd. Sarah &amp; I went to John St Church with N.G. &amp; Emma in A.M. -- We all went down to see the Blandina in afternoon. Afraid of falling through the wharf as we tried to get to her. Crowds on bridges over R.R. track for Jumbo's train. After tea Jennie &amp; us three went to Centenary Church. Heard lovely music. Went to Wallace's &amp; stayed all night. Eva Wilkinson (Sarah's niece) there also on a visit.</p> <p>Mon. July 23rd. Barnum's Circus in Hamilton. Went down to James St. to see procession after breakfast. Met E.M. &amp; Dan Bray who had driven the girls up to see circus. After the procession we all went to the grounds but circus not commenced so we entered a side show - saw a man without legs but had feet - another without arms or hands. a white silky haired bushy headed young man who could imitate birds &amp; animals, two women with hair six feet long, four giant brothers, a masculine woman with bearded face, alos a beautiful Circassian woman (Sarah bot her photo) Ziela Zeleak age 19 yr.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>also saw trained canary birds - 'music' on goblets, Punch &amp; Judy etc. etc. Came out &amp; went down street to a grocers where we had a picnic dinner on their table. Then went back to circus. E.M. had a hard squeeze to get tickets. Dan took charge of Jennie &amp; I. Bot us reserved seats &amp; tickets for concert after. Saw beautiful wild animals &amp; Jumbo a large elephant 12 or 13 ft high. Good performance in the circus ring. But very warm. Six o'clock when we got home to N.G.'s. Sarah &amp; Nettie were escorted home to N.G.'s by Alf. Alton. Sarah &amp; I went to Wallace's to get our satchell &amp; stayed for tea. Then came back to N.G.'s - gave it to them to fetch home in wagon. We came home on 9 o'clock train, as we went. Will Spears &amp; Bumby girls came home on train with us. Will. &amp; E.W. who was at Bronte station to meet us came home with us. Very tired. We got home first.</p> <p>Tues. 24th. Helped pick bl.caps in A.M. Slept in P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sarah &amp; I went to prayer meeting in evening. Enjoyed it very much. Mr. Ferguson there.</p> <p>Wed. 25th. I was picking cherries when Mrs. Ferguson came after having left Mr. F. at station to go to Hamilton. E.M. brought him down with him at noon. They stayed for dinner - had green peas, then went home, took some currants &amp; goose berries with them. {He} had prayers before leaving. We wore our crinolets last ev'g to prayer-meeting &amp; as we got in Mr. Fer. buggy ( he overtook us going down, we also rode back with him) mine flew up below my dres. Dont think he noticed - hope not anyway.</p> <p>Thurs. 26th. Picking bl. currants. Mrs. Lucas Tilly &amp; Arty came after donner. Then Jean Jones came. Walter Sherdan drove her down but did not come in. Sarah &amp; I went to Ingledew's in ev'g after dark. Edith, her ma, &amp; Aunt Clarrie Buck came to Church corner with us. When we left them we heard John &amp; W Spears returning from Oakville. John had been to Dr's. The M.'s went home with Mrs. Lucas. We went to tell them to come &amp; help pick currants to-morow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Fri. 27th. Mary Pickard here washing in A.M. Looked like rain so Edith &amp; Mrs. Buck did not come till after dinner to pick currants. A great thunder storm came up about six o'clock so the other pickers went home but they stayed for tea &amp; till nearly nine. We went to corner with them.</p> <p>Sat. 28th. Picking berries in A.M. till 11 train went. Fixing our clothes for Sun. in afternoon. All untidy when Ella &amp; her mother came. Laura &amp; Ida run. E.M. away to Toronto to-day. Came home on 7 train. Ella brought up some bread after she went home. Mandy Hixson home from Toronto. She &amp; her mother called in ev'g.</p> <p>Sun. 29th. Slept late. Went to S.S. &amp; church. Stayed for class. Mr. Ferguson preached well. Max &amp; E.M. here in ev'g. Max &amp; I went for a drive to Oakville. E.M. took M L. &amp; Ella McKay up to Mt. Pleasant church in ev'g. Ma &amp; M.W. &amp; pa went to Foster's. When I came home I went down in spare room where the girls were &amp; we had a circus - such laughing. Such a beautiful sky to-night - lovely Northern Lights.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon. 30th. Picking fruit all sun down then all of us (Laura, Nettie, Ida, Sarah &amp; I) got ready in a hurry to go to Temperance Meeting in Baptist Church. Going across the new sidewalk between McCraney &amp; McKrey's we met John I. &amp;. Bob J. Sarah &amp; I walked to church with them but did not go in. Edith was not there as she told us to-day when here picking currants with her Aunt Harry that she would be. Sorry we went. The other girls went in.</p> <p>Tues. 31st. Mr. Ederley nearly gve us away about not being in church last night while we were picking currants. We did not want {ma &amp; pa?} to know about us not going in. Did not go to prayer meeting as we were out a little late last night. Gave Sarah a short music lesson then we had a practice singing. Minnie Sherdan &amp; Walter drove down this afternoon while we were all out picking currants &amp; cherries. They stayed til dark then took Laura up with them as they expect to celebrate Laura's &amp; Walter's birthdays on Thurs. 2nd Aug.</p> <p>Wed. Aug. 1st. To-day is Delia McCauley's birthday. Edith &amp; Mrs. Ingledew here to pick bl. currants. Edith stayed all day but her ma went home before dinner. Emily Triller &amp; her pa called today while we were in the field. Sarah Jarvis &amp; Jim called in ev'g on their way home from Oakville. Maria's over to Foster's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>so did not see Sarah. We go to big bridge with Edith where we left her in Mrs. Tom Joyce's company &amp; ev'g. returned with old Mrs. Joyce. Met. E.E.W. on Church hill on horseback. We got home safely but rather timid after hearing about the strange family who have traded places with Mr. Larkin, in Dakotah or vicinity.</p> <p>Thurs. 2nd. Washing this morning. Mrs. Ingl. &amp; Mrs. Bray called this morning. Arvilla &amp; Agnetta Curtis came this afternoon while I was in the house alone; just ready to go to Bronte. They did not stay long as they had intended as we were so busy. I took them to the field to see Sarah's girls then went to Bronte with them. They met Sandy Fleming &amp; got a ride home. Ella &amp; her mother called in ev'g. Ernest here for a short time but did not come in. I made a puzzle of a letter &amp; gave to him to-night. It was written in telegraphy. He intends to leave Bronte shortly for Chicago.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Fri 3rd. Drove two Maria's to Oakville this morning to catch "Southern Belle" for Toronto. I saw Clara Taylor &amp; Mannie her sister. Also Norah Lean who saw Martha has gone to Manitoulin Isd. for her health with her sister Mary. Three Hourtises were on boat also this morning. Max drove them down in democrat &amp; brought them home at night. Grant with down with him to meet them to-night. Our girls rode home from Oakville with them. I went to John Dorland's &amp; got him to extract a tooth &amp; fill one this morning. Have to go again soon to get more filled. My face ached all day afterwards &amp; was much swollen. Mrs. Bray here in afternoon.</p> <p>Sat. 4th. Picking berries in A.M. &amp; trimming hats in P.M.</p> <p>Sun. 5th. Went to Church &amp; S.S. as usual but did not stay to Fellowship Meeting. Mr. Ferguson preached from Matt. 7. 13-14. Walked home with Bray girls Mr. Al. Peacock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>&amp; Mr. Davidson. Er. &amp; Alf. here in ev'g. Er. gave me a letter written in a new alphabet. I got it all made out before I slept. Alf took Sarah &amp; I for a drive. He was much nicer to-night. Poor Er. is home sick already I believe as the time draws near to leave.</p> <p>Mon. 6th. Ida &amp; I picked bl. caps. this A.M. Nettie took baskets to Hickson's. I was mending my clothes this P.M. as Sarah &amp; I expect to go to Copetown on Wed. Mrs. Wild &amp; Many brought fruit over to-night to fill up a crate to send to London. Ernest came for honey to night but left before we saw him as we were dressing to go to Bronte. Sarah &amp; I saw him at P.O. Stood talking so long till a great many came along. Saw Katie Dorland - John Ing. Ella McKay &amp; her mother &amp; Edith &amp; others. Edith went to Johnstons with us bare headed as she just run out of Wilson's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>that way to see us. She &amp; Mrs. Buck have been visiting there to-day. She got a card from Hettie Horning asking when we are going. We will likely reach there as soon as the answer to her card will. Ella wanted us to come down this week some ev'g. She was sorry we would be away.</p> <p>Tues. 7th Sarah &amp; I have been getting ready to-day to go to Copeton. O. Triller &amp; Miss Harvey came this afternoon while E.M. &amp; Maria were extracting honey. Emily was sick and they could not stay to the prayer meeting &amp; committee meeting appointed to see about a garden party at Mr. Hickson's. Jennie Wild came here after driving Mandy &amp; Mrs. Wild down to meeting. M. L. went down with Emily. Katie Dorland was coming down the lane when our dog (Rover) ran up at her and would have bitten her but she called for me and I ran up and stopped him. We had a nice time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and went over to John Joyce's gate with her, met E.M. escorting Jane B home from meeting &amp; Mrs. Bray &amp; Char. ahead of them. E.M. was talking to Maria on the verandah to-night when I went out and they let me hear. They think it not right to go visiting strangers and that Sarah should ought not to go anyways as she has been away enough this summer for a girl in her position who has not yet finished her education; but that I might go with Edith. I told Sarah this and she has decided not to go but I am sorry.</p> <p>Wed. 8th. Sarah went with me to the corner where I met Edith in the stage &amp; rode up with her as ma &amp; pa drove to Hamilton with horse &amp; buggy this morning. I gave pa some money {(1p5?)?} to get his photo's taken. How Edith's eyes flashed and her brow frowned when she saw Sarah not dressed to go too. I hesitated about getting on to go without Sarah as she was so angry but she said not to wait so I explained things when I got in and she became more satisfied reconciled.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saw W. Mitchell at station. Had a nice time on cars talking going to Hamilton. Left our parcels at baggage room &amp; walked around town till nearly noon then came back to Wallace's for dinner. Left there about two after having a good time and started for depot. An hour too early so went around to see Blandina. Watson showed us all about it. Came back and after waitinga short time longer took the train for Copetown. Passed Dundas on the way. Saw beautiful scenery. The town was below us in the valley with verdant hills surrounding it. Mrs. Horning &amp; Hettie met us at the station. Copetown is not pretty. Houses are mostly poor and there are no side walks. Their house is nice and cool however. A large white frame building on a hill 3/4 mile east of station. His blsmith shop is across the road from it. I wrote a P.C. to Mrs. Ingledew &amp; Edith wrote one to Sarah.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thurs. 9th. Mrs. H. drove took Hettie, Edith &amp; I down to Rock View about 9 mls. distant from Copetown to visit at Mr. Stonehouse's. We passed W. Flamboro, Greensville, and then stopped to see Hopkins Falls. Got at Stonehouse's about 11 A.M. Mrs. S. is a young looking woman. I took her to be an older sister to her daughters of which she has three. Mrs. Boser (the eldest) is a young widw then Mrs. Green who was visiting at home to day lives near home on a farm - she had her two children with her a baby &amp; a little boy, then Letitia the youngest girl has been attending the Convent School in Hamilton. She promised to send me her cabinet. Then Johnny the youngest, and only son had been to Hamilton market with his father who is a butcher and came home before dinner. We all went over to a point in the mountain where we had a beautiful view of Hamilton's bay &amp; beach through their telescope in P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>I went with Jonny to see Borer's Falls a short distance from there while the rest returned home. They were grand but not qute so nice as Hopkins Falls. After tea Johnny took Edith &amp; I for a short drive while his pa eat his tea before going away with the horse &amp; buggy. Then we drove home, got out to walk up one steep hill.</p> <p>Fri. 10th. Enjoyed ourselves reading &amp; practising and in P.M. went to woods with Edith, Mabel, &amp; Edgar. Edith &amp; I wrote an answer to Sarah's card.</p> <p>Sat. 11th. Went to P.O. with Hettie &amp; posted our letter to Sarah. Bot some frilling &amp; candies as I forgot my box of collars &amp; ribbons and have to have something for Sun. One of the Miss Bowerman's came to visit in afternoon. we went nearly home with her after tea. Oh to-day was the Niagara Falls Excursion. Went to station in A.M. to see the crowd go off. Edgar posted our letter that A.M. Was made acquainted with Eddie Bowman. He weighed us all while waiting for the train. Edith &amp; I weighed in while Hettie bore down the scales to 113.</p> <p>Sun. 12th. Went to church in A.M. In afternoon Eddie Bowman &amp; Allie came &amp; stayed for tea. We went (Edith, Hettie &amp; I) as far as the P.O. corner for a walk with them when they were coming home. It started to rain then we turned back. I started to race home in a hurry when Hettie measured her length in the sand.</p> <p>Mon. 13th. Hettie came home with Edith &amp; I. Mrs. H. came to station with us. Did not have to wait more than 5 min. in Hamilton while changing cars. Sarah &amp; Charlotte &amp; Emma were at the station to meet us when we arrived at Bronte at noon. We drove Edith home. Hettie went with Bray's. Maggie Purvis &amp; her intended &amp; another man were at Ingledew's. John &amp; they all were standing at the gate. Eliz. Forfar's Edie came up on Sat. They were all at dinner when we got home. Sarah &amp; I went to McCauley's in ev'g. Met Annie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Broderick &amp; Effie on the road. Then went to leave bags at mill.</p> <p>Tues. 14th. Mrs. Wild came while eating dinner and had hers. Ida &amp; I picked flowers for Garden wreath for the three story fruit cake Maria made. E.M. drove Sarah &amp; I over last. The rest had gone. Walter L. took me to tea &amp; Er. W. took Sarah. Nettie, Ida, Jennie &amp; Laura went to tea together; Will Jones came here this A.M. for Laura but she was at Palmero so he went to Bray's then they came down with her &amp; Sherdan's for Party. We promenaded around the yard after tea. It was very cold. Jennie Wild had album &amp; made stand &amp; Ida Triller sold bouquets. Jarvis's were down &amp; Jessie's. Also Williams with Ens. N. A Giffin were up from Oakville besides a load from Burlington &amp; a great many from Oakville &amp; Milton. The Davidson Boys sang. Miss St. Croix from Toronto recited splendidly. Some Prof. of music was also there &amp; helped. After I left M. L. I went off with E.B.Y. and found the other girls. Then W. Th. took me for a walk. John I. was there &amp; I walked with him once arrived. Sarah &amp; I walked home with M.'s &amp; Nettie with E.W. while Ida &amp; M L. rode with E.M. &amp; Maria W. rode home with Bray's &amp; Edith. I was not there. Sarah &amp; Melville Lucas had a good promenade together. Max &amp; Jessie awhile then he &amp; Jennie. W. Jones went home with Bray's.</p> <p>Wed. Aug. 15th. Picked a basket of berries in A.M. &amp; Eliz. drove to Hamilton &amp; left Edie here. After dinner Sarah &amp; I wrote letters : She to D.E. McC. &amp; I to Emma and one to Jeannie Alton. Went down to post them after dark. It was a beautiful moonlight night though. I saw two fellows lying on side of road by McC's corner but they did not attempt to frighten us so we got home all right &amp; went to bed. Girls went to Foster's &amp; ma to Bray's this P.M. Ada, Emma &amp; Hettie went to Ingledew's and sang.</p> <p>Thurs. 16th. Washing in A.M. E. M. came home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>(Fri. 17th and Sat. 18th appear to be missing}</p> <p>Sun. 19th... This morning Jennie Wild came over &amp; went to S.S. with me. Sat in choir with Ida &amp; Nettie but there were no organ there. Josephine &amp; May Wiley were up from Toronto &amp; to S.S. too. I stayed for Class after church. Very warm to day indeed. Jennie here for tea. Just go through when Grant &amp; Max drove down. Jen. &amp; Ida were dressing &amp; arranging their hair. Sarah &amp; Nettie milking, I helping clear table, so ma &amp; pa talked to them on the stoop. Jen. got ready first &amp; marched out alone. Max had gone to help girls carry in milk &amp; ma thought Jen. was acquainted with Grant so there was fun in an awkward predicament. However Jen made ma understand &amp; she did the formalities of etiquette. Then we all gathered on verandah and were chatting away when we saw three young gentlemen coming</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>who proved to be Ernest &amp; his two cousins Melville &amp; Clarence Lucas from Montreal. Well we all enjoyed ourselves splendidly except Grant and I dont know what was the matter with him. Clarence played a great deal and "such a beautiful player!" He made our organ sound like a pipe organ. Sarah &amp; Melville had a promenade around the gardens. Max &amp; Jen &amp; Ida had a little drive, &amp; Net &amp; Grant were alone awhile then Net &amp; E.W. got into summer house alone. They stayed till about eleven. I rode down to gate with Grant and the rest walked down. Such a lovely moonlight night! Then we all stood a moment and thought where will we all be in another week. Mel. &amp; Clar. in Montreal, Ernest in London, Jen. in Toronto &amp; the rest in Bronte.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon. 20th. Commenc'd school again. Ernest met me as I was going across from P.O. to school and walked to gate wth me. Then he said "Good bye" with out waiting to think long and went off with tear in his eyes to go to bid Melissa good-bye. Then he came back to our place. Sarah made him a bouquet. Ida's pin fixed Nettie's gem in centre of a little box with her hair braided around the gem; and picture on lid of box. I expect he had quite a serious time bidding them all good-bye. No wonder he felt sad leaving home for the first time. School in A.M. &amp; dismissed to attend Bapt. picnic in afternoon in Dr. Wild's grove. It rained hard as E.M. went to ten o'clock train.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wed, 22nd. Arvilla &amp; Agnetta came down this afternoon, stayed for tea, then as it looked like rain would not wait any longer as Max would not be down for them. Ma was over to William's. Lizzie Carpenter called on some business &amp; went with us &amp; girls to Bronte. They were frightened of darkness &amp; lightning. Maggie &amp; Delia McCauley came up as we went down but did not stay long. I wrote a card to Mr. Little about attending Normal School. Boat Blandina did not come yet. Eliz. Forfar &amp; Edie here yet.</p> <p>Thurs. 23rd. Maria L. went to Toronto &amp; boat with Eliz.</p> <p>Sat. 24th. Sarah &amp; I went to Thonpson's in afternoon. Edith &amp; Olly alone. Saw Blandina coming down after five. When we got to Bronte after dark we went down to see</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>it and were so tired we slept there. Jennie Anderson had come up here to sleep. Watson had taken the folks for a trip before dark and we missed that so thought we would sleep on it instead. But the bed was hard &amp; I was too crowded with Sarah on one bed. Then went with Gordon &amp; got too cold.</p> <p>Sun. 26th. Came home, studied lesson for S.S. then got ready &amp; went. After S.S. went down &amp; got Jennie to come to church. Mr. Jeffrey's from Oakville preached. Couldn't count how many times he took off &amp; put on his spectacles. Had tea on boat. (Nettie &amp; I) N.G.'s family except Mabel were up here to tea. After tea we had such a lot of visitors also after church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>We sang &amp; played on Melodion. Max came down with Will Lucas. Jen. N &amp; Mandy &amp; Joshua were also down with our folks. I came up with Jen. A. first. Max came up to corner with Net. &amp; Ida Jen &amp; Sarah walked up afterwards. Then Sarah, Net &amp; I went down with Jen A. to boat but did not stay. We were hunting for harvest apples in the dark as we went down the lane.</p> <p>Mon. 27th. Maria W. went on boat to Toronto. She intends to go with them down to Thousand Islands. Miss English came &amp; gave me a lesson. This is first lesson since holiday, a fifth altogether I think.</p> <p>Tues. 28th Gave Sarah a lesson.</p> <p>Wed. 29th. E.B. Y. called for Sarah to go to Bray's. I went after tea.</p> <p>Thurs. 30th. Gave Add her 10th. lesson. E.M. went down this morning to Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>He is going with Maria on Blandina. Maria L. came home to night. Maggie &amp; Nettie Bouncel, &amp; Delia came up with me for ev'g. We had some honey &amp; biscuits for refreshment.</p> <p>Fri. 31st. Jennie Wild came to spend afternoon as she is going home to commence school Mon.</p> <p>Sat. Sept. 1. Sarah &amp; I went to Bronte in ev'g to P.O. &amp; Wilson's.</p> <p>Sept. 2nd. Re-opening of Church. Quarterly Meeting in Palermo. Ma &amp; pa went &amp; brought Laura Jones down with them. Alone in ev'g.</p> <p>Sept. 3rd. Dan., Ada &amp; Charlotte Bray came over with their buggy &amp; Sarah, Laura &amp; I took our buggy &amp; went to Palermo to Concert in drill shed. A great crowd there. A splendid programme. Misses Laidlaw, Ada Hagar, Miss Ada Torrington, Davidson Bros. &amp; others sang. Dr. Wild gave an address on "Music". Saw Don Gallie &amp; Ben Ganton. We were very late but heard</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>a good deal of it. Laura did not come back from it with us.</p> <p>Sept. 4th. Tues. Mrs. G.K. McCraney's baby girl born. Laura &amp; Minnie Sherdan drove down thr. in afternoon.</p> <p>Wed. Sept. 5th. Miss English gave me 2nd lesson since holidays. Mr. Johnson here talking till about 10. while I was trying to listen &amp; make up my monthly report of attendance.</p> <p>Thurs. Sept. 6th. Were going to Ing. but Sarah got tooth ache &amp; did not go. I think I gave Ada her lesson, 11th lesson.</p> <p>Fri. 7th. Sept. Saw Ed. I. this A. M. in P. O. &amp; Viola &amp; Jen. Cunnyworth are up &amp; want us to go over So Sarah &amp; I went after school. It rained so we stayed all night. Bob Joyce (fisher) was there, had a pleasant ev'g excepting playing forfeits.</p> <p>Sat. 8th. Sept. Mrs. I. gave me a pretty hen &amp; rooster we carried them home in A.M. It was very cold. Met Grant in buggy. Girls came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>over in ev'g. We had a lovely time just girls.</p> <p>Sept. 9th. A good crowd at church to-day. Mr. Ferguson preached a good sermon then commenced Revival Meetings to start Mon. Had a prayer meeting after preaching nearly all congregation stayed. Alf &amp; Joe Tracy came up for tea after church.</p> <p>Sept. 10th. Went to station with Sarah &amp; took bouquets of flowers for Jen. &amp; Viola. Liz. Car &amp; Ed. &amp; M.Colton &amp; N. Joyce were there. Miss English came to give me lesson &amp; I was away. Ma &amp; Pa went to Scar. drove down. M.L. &amp; Sarah went to Church. A good meeting.</p> <p>Sept. 11th. Got a book of London Views for Net. out of P.O. Gave Sarah a M. Lesson after school. She &amp; I went to Church.</p> <p>Sept. 12th. J. Bray came over this A.M. after squash. Em. Triller here for. {forenoon} Wants me to help in choir by singing alto. Went down with her &amp; Maria &amp; Jane who called for us to practise. Mrs. Wild called in phaeton &amp; drove us down. Em &amp; I went round to McCauley's for key &amp; to get Johns. to come &amp; help sing but he was not able</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Em. got Arch to drive her &amp; Isa Custer home. Max stayed up here after fetching Ida down. He stayed a long while after I came home. Jane stayed all night. He &amp; Net. &amp; I saw {sat?} out on verandah in moonlight.</p> <p>Sept. 13th. Thurs. Gave Ada 17th lesson. Sarah &amp; I went to church. It raining a little.</p> <p>Sept. 14th. Fri. Jane went home this morniing. M. L. Net &amp; Ida go to church while Sarah &amp; I stay home getting ready to go to Toronto Exhib. to-morrow. John came home again with the girls to stay all night.</p> <p>Sept. 15th. Sat. Mr. Thompson drove Edith down before we were ready so we hurried - did not eat much breakfast. He drove us to station. All got children's tickets for 1/8 fare. Not many from Bronte &amp; quite a few from Palermo. Mr. Petch on train, got introduction. Miss Oughtred got on at Clarkson. Hardly knew her she was dressed in peacock blue - hair up high. She &amp; I together all day &amp; Sar. &amp; Edith</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saw quite a lot at Oakville I know. We went to Toronto City first. Sarah got a doz. card photos taken. Eat lunch in G.A.'s office. Went to grounds on boat Hastings. We had quite a lot of fun counting gray horses in City. Miss Oughtred stayed &amp; went back to city over Sun. Saw Frank Baker while waiting for train.- Mr. Coates &amp; Mary &amp; others. Hard time to get a seat such crowds on train. Had to sit in 2nd. Class car. Walked down from station. Ida &amp; Net. there to meet us. E.B.Y. stayed here all night. Saw a balloon go up.</p> <p>Sun. 16th. E.B.Y. stayed till S.S. time then went home. Edith I &amp; Liz. Car. are in Toronto to stay a week. Saw them in palace yesterday. Had prayer meeting again after church. Max came while eating tea. Shook hands with us all - the first Sarah shook hands with after counting 100 horses</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. 17th. Mon. Miss English gave me 3rd lesson since holidays. She stayed all night. Went to church with us. Max walked up with Sar. &amp; I.</p> <p>Sep. 18th. Tues. - Blandina returned from trip just at noon. I had my dinner on boat. Jennie &amp; Sarah came back to school, a little before four. Came up here then Net &amp; I went down for tea. She went to church with us &amp; slept on boat. N.G. &amp; family up here.</p> <p>Sep. 19th. Wed. Boat went to Hamilton about 9 A.M. Mrs. J. P. Louckin came on 2 train. Sarah met me after 4 and we went in to see Mrs. M. Craney's baby. Sarah &amp; I went to church. Max &amp; Grant there. Max drove Sarah &amp; Grant, me home. We went down lakeshore past Bunstons &amp; home down Concession.</p> <p>Sep. 20th. Eliza Williams came while eating tea. We stayed with Eliza &amp; big girls went to church. I slept with Mrs. J.P. Lou.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sep 20th. M. L. went to Toronto with Mrs J.P. L. Eliza went at noon, &amp; took my gossamer &amp; left hers by mistake. She came to bid me good bye with Sarah. This Morning I went up shore a piece with Emily Triller who came here &amp; stayed all night last night. We had a nice talk &amp; walk. Sar. &amp; I went to church.</p> <p>Sep. 22nd. Pa &amp; ma came home. Ma came with Maria on train. Mandy &amp; Mrs. Hixson brought over flowers to make bouquets for church. Went down after 9 o clock to put them there for Quarterly Meeting to morrow. Max was here a while to night.</p> <p>Sept. 23rd. All went to church. Mr. Leek only minister. A splendid meeting. Isa &amp; Net. left to get dinner. Cooked it &amp; left to see baptism. Mr. Sherdan, Minnie, &amp; Mrs. Ferguson's girl came up for dinner. Ella McKay came up for tea. Mr. Harris preached in ev'g.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>All went to church but Sarah &amp; Ma.</p> <p>Sept. 24 Mon. Miss English did not come as it was raining.</p> <p>Sept. 25. Tues. I went to Mrs. Williams after school. Sarah met me there. Came over to church with Mrs. Williams &amp; Delia. Mr. Leek there. A good meeting. Saw Edith. Annie's diary of 1883.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wed. 10. Sep./ 84. Sarah &amp; I churned &amp; then M.W. &amp; I ironed &amp; pa taking his bed of room for to make more room for Drs. &amp; Ida sweeping Pa went up to meet the "Willsstanley etc. continued from this book.</p> <p>Thurs. 11.th. / 84. I did work up stairs &amp; they went to pick cucmbers &amp; I picking out the best gems of mine. Us busy ironing &amp; I started to mend then went &amp; cleaned out grate &amp; raked yard B.4. dinner. I started to read Dr. book of Mrs. Ing. &amp; Sarah wanted me to go to gather tomatoes &amp; {pairs?}{pears} &amp; her &amp; Ida got dressed &amp; I cleaned windows &amp; Miss Hallem here too then it late when got through &amp; I just went &amp; read in parlor till 6. late getting work done. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Williams &amp; Mr. &amp; Mrs. Broderick &amp; Allie Louckin came here. We sang a few pieces &amp; then to bed.</p> <p>Friday. 12th. Sep. M.W. &amp; I washed flannels. late getting breakfast. After dinner I went out to get in onions &amp; so I went on down to P.O. got papers &amp; was reading when M.W. came out &amp; took papers in. I dressed &amp; Edith Ing. came &amp; Old Mrs Fisherman Joyce her &amp; Allie M. T. &amp; Sarah went home with Edith. We were late getting work done. E.M. &amp; I got calves</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>across. I wrote a letter to Josie Gilbert. &amp; to bed at 10.</p> <p>Sat. 13th/ 84. Sarah &amp; I churned. Ida went for Bronte got letter for M.W. for Elizabeth &amp; me for Sarah from Annie &amp; Dr. came while ma eating her breakfast, &amp; sweeping &amp; I gathered cucumbers &amp; E.W. drove Allie to station noon train &amp; ate dinner. Had scrubbing to do after dinner &amp; George Williams came B. 4. we got through. I finished at 5 &amp; then I milked early &amp; got washed B. 4. M.W. went to station for Elizza Lizzie Walton &amp; I had such a time to write this M.L. took ink bottle from me. E.M. brot one letter from E.W. &amp; his photo. to bed 10.</p> <p>Sun. 14th. Sep. I got up early B.4. Frank &amp; brushed plus swept floor &amp; made ready the fire &amp; went to mill &amp; came in &amp; no one up &amp; so I helped get breakfast &amp; it 9. A. M. B.4. got our breakfast, did work &amp; then slept till 2 P.M. &amp; I was dreaming about Ma being dead &amp; the funeral was here &amp; I was crying very much. Then as I awoke Ma called to me &amp; I went to her &amp; I ate my breakfast dinner &amp; All went to church but Lizzie &amp; I &amp; I washed dishes &amp; she waited on Ma &amp; I just through as they came home from church &amp; Archie Spears hear {here} for tea. ML &amp; him went for drive &amp; us girls singing for Ma &amp; then</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>we all went for a walk &amp; Mrs Spears here &amp; S. &amp; Ida went a piece with her. I did not go to church or S.S.</p> <p>Mon. 15th/ 84. Lizzie went home on 1st train &amp; I blacking stoves all day B.4. dinner &amp; M.W. started to wash P.M. &amp; Ida &amp; I picked pears. Mrs. McCraney came up &amp; Mrs. Wright. Then I helped them finish washing &amp; it nearly dark. Ate our supper by lamplight. I wrote a letter to E.W. &amp; to bed at 10. late getting up.</p> <p>Tuesday 16th. Sun. M.L. went down to keep the P.O. all day for McCraney for they went to Exhibition It very windy &amp; smokey. After got work done I ran to the P.O. B.4. Sarah &amp; got letter for M.W. Sarah baking. E.M. went to Oakville. M.W. &amp; Ida put out the clothes. I gathering tomatoes &amp; then sat by Ma till dinner. I swept a little &amp; comb hair &amp; dictated to Sarah &amp; E.M. sent me to tell Joe to finish work &amp; drive him &amp; Frank up to train. E.M. &amp; Frank both going to fair. After work done S. Ida &amp; I all went down to P.O. &amp; church to practise for S.S. We had a good talk with Edith. I sat a while in Mr. Craneys store &amp; then S. &amp; I came home whistling &amp; the other after awhile. I slept alone.</p> <p>Wed. 17th Sep. Sarah &amp; M.W. went to Toronto Joe them to station. I cleaned cellar out &amp; picked cucumbers, pear &amp; help Ida get dinner. Mr.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Collamore came &amp; was hear {here} for dinner &amp; I went to P.O. right after &amp; got letter for S. Then finish scouring &amp; picked pears &amp; watched calves &amp; fixed shoes &amp; things writing in this. Maggie McCauley in morning here also. We got work done early &amp; I was going to tea when Alf came I only ate a little then got my other dress on &amp; he said he must go he drove down on a one seated rig. &amp; we out on stoop talking &amp; he gave Ida &amp; I some candies &amp; then he watered his horse &amp; turned &amp; around &amp; he said for I &amp; Ida to get on hat &amp; go up to meet Sarah &amp; so after coaxing we went us three when only room enough for one &amp; he made the horse run to as fast as it could go. But train was gone past B.4. we got their {there}. Every one we passed Alf was hollerer out Hellow to see if Sarah was their {there} but could see no Sarah &amp; when he drove us back Sarah was home. She came &amp; talked to him &amp; then he went. Bed 11.</p> <p>Thurs. 18th Sep Frank came home on 12 train Wed. Eve. I had toothache &amp; I slept nearly all morning &amp; then finished worked &amp; went when over for Mrs. Ing. When I got back Mrs. McCauley came. Willie Pickard &amp; Mrs. McCay &amp; they all went but Mrs. Ing here for tea. We got work done &amp; I playing on organ &amp;</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>pa wanted us to go over to Brodericks so we did &amp; stayed a little &amp; then they hitched up to go up to station for Arthur &amp; Albert &amp; so Ida &amp; I went along to meet M.W. &amp; such a crowd Just got in as train came &amp; seen lots of people the platform crowded. Seen a lot off Middle road. We got home at 9 &amp; to bed.</p> <p>Friday 19th Sep/84. Pa dressed up &amp; got Brodericks horse &amp; went to Oakville &amp; I was out in garden when he called me after he came back &amp; told me to drive the horse home &amp; Annie wanted me to help her. So I drove to P.O. first &amp; got a letter from Ella McCay for M.L. Annie baking very busy just on her leg all day &amp; I helped her. Emma Bray was over a little while in P.M. We were in swing &amp; it made me feel sick. We went to milk &amp; Mrs. Harris came &amp; helped &amp; I milked 3 &amp; Annie 1 &amp; Mrs. Harris 4 or 5. Every thing in a hurry all day &amp; Arthur went up to station to met his Pa &amp; Ma who went to Toronto on 1st train &amp; it raining so after got children to bed, Arthur came back &amp; he drove me home in rain. Mrs. Louek in from New Castle &amp; M.L. came home very tired &amp; sleeping sound. Our folks just {stay?} in {town?} &amp; I talked so much while working.</p> <p>Sat. 20thSep./84 It 8 when breakfast over &amp; I then scrubbed the stove. Mrs. Bray come, nice morning. Churning, I gathered cucumbers &amp; vegetables for dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>&amp; I pressed some very pretty carrot tops. Aunt Loukin went home on noon train. I raking around in yard &amp; in "grape garden" &amp; got some grubs for Alymer {Aylmer} Johnston. I washed windows &amp; Sarah did scrubbing &amp; M. W. canning tomatoes when Willie &amp; Mrs. Jones come to see E.M. &amp; Ma. I played on organ &amp; did all my work B. 4. got washed. E.M. has been sick nearly all day after {rain?} I milked my cows B. 4 Frank did his &amp; he thought me mean. I got washed &amp; writing in this. Ma had very bad pains. Pa went fishing after rain. Bed at 10. E.W. said Mrs. Colton very ill.</p> <p>Sun.21th/ 84 After work done, S. &amp; I in parlor &amp; then Ida &amp; I out getting flowers &amp; then Sarah &amp; I went to melon patch &amp; got a melon &amp; we called Frank &amp; we all ate it. I set the table for dinner &amp; then went &amp; got ready for S.S. M.W. washed dishes &amp; stayed with ma while we all went to S.S. I stayed for church. Amandia out with Will Jones. We walked {ryr?} road with Brays. Mr. Davidson had a new suit on. Minister gave out for the people to all pray for Mrs. Buck, Mrs. Walton &amp; Spec. of some other funerals of late which has been. Alf passed us on road &amp; he had JM {Tim?} buggy &amp; Archie Spears &amp; his 2 sisters Annie &amp; Jane drove in also for to see Ma. Archie, Alf &amp; I all sat on stoop &amp; I was so cold. Alf went to see Bees &amp; pick some Grapes &amp; Archie tho't them splendid. After tea, I out milking &amp; he came out &amp; then after I got</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>work done. We were all looking for Arthur Broderick to come to go to church. Bert I got on horse &amp; seen nothing of him then Alf hitched up &amp; took Sarah &amp; I up to Mount Pleasant. We went very fast. Had good sermon. Minister then gave it out again about Ma. When we came out we seen Ida &amp; Annie Bro. &amp; they came after we went. I shook hands with Geo. Peacock, Mr. Giles, 'Marlow' &amp; seen {"Persy" ?} but not to speak. We had splendid drive home. My hat blew off. It rained &amp; &amp; we had to put cover over us &amp; Sarah sitting on my knee. Ida home B.4. us &amp; it on 9 when we got home &amp; to bed.</p> <p>Mon. 22nd./ 84. It raining &amp; us washing. Blandina came in &amp; Watson, Mrs. Mc. came up &amp; I upstairs fixing album &amp; layed on Frank's bed &amp; went to sleep. boys milked. Night of Lecture but no one went from our house except Joe. Mr. Bro. came &amp; talked &amp; I dictated to Sarah &amp; timed her. Ma worse had very bad pains.</p> <p>Tues. 23rd/ 84. I sewed my jaket &amp; N. gown &amp; then M.W. &amp; I went to gather cucumbers &amp; tomatoes &amp; Ida going to Bronte &amp; I gave her a large one to take to boat &amp; she made such a fuss over it. Mable came back with her &amp; I help get dinner. I straightened and she &amp; I put down cubrs {cucumbers}. My tooth got aching &amp; I layed down about 4. But B.4. M.W. cut out my dress &amp; making it &amp; I gathered frill &amp; Mrs. McCley came up in rain &amp; told us Mrs. Colton has gone to rest at last. Isa &amp; Mabel cracking</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>nuts. When eating tea Watson Prof. came &amp; we had my melon &amp; gave them some. Dr came &amp; us all went down in parlor &amp; Prof. singing &amp; playing some lots of sing. &amp; at last got me up to play &amp; then they all went to boat but Mable &amp; us to bed &amp; I went &amp; talked to Sarah about Prof.</p> <p>Wed. 24th. It raining but it cleared up &amp; it was warm &amp; M.W. making catsup. Sarah got letter from Minnie. Sarah putting out the clothes. Ida went to Bronte for some nails for Pa making water trough, &amp; I ironing. I mended print dress &amp; helping get dinner. E. W. bro't some fish home. Ida went again for pa to Bronte M.W. help S. with dishes. I washed flannel &amp; swept &amp; cleaned floors &amp; layed on bed. Then got ready with S. to go to see Mrs. Colton. Pa wanted Ida to go again for she did not the right kind of nails for her so S. went &amp; I went to meet her &amp; got to Bronte B.4. she came out of store &amp; then I went &amp; stayed in Wilsons to wait till she went home &amp; back &amp; Ida came with her &amp; we all Villa &amp; us went down to see her. It so windy blew us around. Went a quite a while Ida fixed flowers with she took done in dish. Mrs. I. there. Mrs. Cumming {?} showed us in to Mrs. Colton &amp; Mrs. Burton Hattie came in &amp; we couldn't help laugh at Mrs. Burton. Got home at tea time. It dark when got work done. Joe sick in barn.</p> <p>Thur. 25th / 84 Did work &amp; then S. &amp; I ironed &amp; had dinner over early dishes washed by 1. &amp; dressed when Lizzie Forfar came of 2 train with</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Gordon &amp; got them their dinner when Mrs. Curtis &amp; Ida came &amp; I out in garden eating grapes &amp; then came in &amp; talked to them &amp; I got basting my sapper sleaves &amp; S. was working chainstitch on a dress &amp; Mrs. Curtis told her she doing it backwards &amp; M.W. got tea early for Curtises to go home. B.4. dark. When we got to dinner early Pa M.W. &amp; M.L. went to Mrs. Colton funeral &amp; Curtises came after they had been there also. Ma good deal better. Mr. Husland came to pay Joe. After they went I was starting to mend stocking when Dog bark &amp; went out &amp; it Mrs. Williams &amp; Melville Lucas come &amp; bro't our album &amp; talked &amp; got some grapes &amp; then went.</p> <p>Frid. 26th // 84. S. &amp; I churned did work M.W. baking pumkins. I swept up stairs &amp; cleaned windows till dinner time. I went to out house &amp; sat &amp; then out to pick cucumbers pears &amp; was picking all afternoon. Mrs. Page 2 children &amp; Mrs. Wilson came up to see Ma. Girls had Ma out-doors on rocking chair for a little while. Very busy all day. I changed my dress B.4. tea. Pa read B.4. we had tea dishes done I finishing cleaning Dog barked &amp; I looked through blind &amp; see a red light in lane. M.L. seen someone in lane so Joe went with gun &amp;</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>shot it off &amp; seen fellows by then had pumkins made into faces light eyes. Us three reading {attending?} to bed.</p> <p>Sat. 27th./ 84. Raining all morning &amp; I swept in hall &amp; did scrubbing &amp; got dinner &amp; I did dishes &amp; pick cucumbers &amp; scrubbed &amp; got through at 4. Lizzie help me make a flannel shirt &amp; I got eating my supper when M. F. L. came up lane &amp; Ida went to entertain him &amp; I went to milk &amp; then S. &amp; Ida &amp; Frank played organ with him &amp; I did their work &amp; they finished my shirt. S. &amp; M.F.L. walking in garden &amp; us writing in album at. We all write in MFL's album.</p> <p>Sun. 28th. Sep It seemed to take me a long time to get work done I played on organ then Frank called me &amp; I went &amp; had some watermelons &amp; I got washed &amp; had dinner &amp; then went to S.S. It rained stayed for church no organist hard times to get singing started. S. &amp; I went to McCraneys for Gordon &amp; Mrs. lent us a shawl &amp; ulster {long loose overcoat} &amp; Joe took Gordon home we had quite a time. Davidson &amp; Archie Spears at our place &amp; Ma laughing at S. in ulster. I had to play &amp; sing for them. After Davidson went but Archie stayed till after Pa read &amp; I was so sleepy I laying on sofa in parlor &amp; then Ida &amp; I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>singing alone &amp; I went to bed at 9.</p> <p>Mon. 30th. Sep. Washing we washed blankets &amp; flannels &amp; colored clothes first &amp; us not through till after noon then Mrs. Bray came &amp; Edith S. &amp; I went with Edie over to Brays &amp; I sewing at my shirt &amp; after tea Ida crocheting on it when Max &amp; Melville came &amp; I got dressed &amp; went in &amp; they stayed till 11. We played a game of {Shy Sno?} etc. &amp; talked &amp; Max found a cigar which Annie hid of his &amp; I gave Melville my gem &amp; we were out in garden getting pears &amp; grapes &amp; I folks wanted them to go. Melville did not take the hint for a long time. We went to bed in a hurry after they left. The cow calved in morning.</p> <p>Tues. 1st October. Sarah went to P.O. &amp; Ida took sick at breakfast &amp; I did their work &amp; then I wrote a letter to Annie to put in basket of pears to send to G.A. &amp; then I gathered tomatoes &amp; cucumbers &amp; Ida learnt me how to crochet on my shirt &amp; I after dinner finished it &amp; then I picked up 2 pails of apples for pigs &amp; went to see Boys work at well at barn &amp; then Ida S &amp; I all out all afternoon picking our apples in orchard. I darned stocking till bed time. Sarah had tooth ache.</p> <p>Wed. 2nd./ 84 I did work &amp; went with boys to get pumkin &amp; cabbages &amp; I got some more tomatoes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>then cleaned floor while M.W. &amp; Ida got dinner . Sarah went to Brote {Bronte} twice 1st time &amp; 2nd for Gordon at school. Brays girls went to Hamilton for M. I writing this B. 4 dinner. Ma up as usual. I changed my dress &amp; I darning of stocking when Mrs. McCauley &amp; then Mrs. {Gastion?} &amp; Net. &amp; M.L. with her over to Mrs. Patterson &amp; Pa got shaved &amp; dress to go to Hamilton. I got dressed again &amp; went with him. Got in town about 8. roads very heavy &amp; wet met dozs of teams coming home when we were going. Slept on sofa at W. G. &amp; next day.</p> <p>Thursday 3rd O. I get marketing till dinner &amp; Ida came with Gordon off train. A.M. &amp; we had early dinner &amp; went to fair. Very large crowd seen most every thing. Seen Mr. Brymald {Terie?} McMichael. Brays girls &amp; Will Jones. Kate Blanchard &amp; Wallace, Mable &amp; I lost &amp; Ida &amp; then found Wallace &amp; he took us through sideshow &amp; then over home at 6. Had tea &amp; Mrs. Barrie came to station with us &amp; it raining most all day. Brays girls there &amp; I came with them on 9.35 train. Had splendid time was made acquainted with Mr. Inglehart.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr Watson of Baker. Had some fun B.L. on train. got a ride home with Brays when it got in at 11.</p> <p>Friday 4th. / 84. Folks never knew I was home till I got up in morning &amp; did work &amp; pealed pumkin picked apples off road &amp; got dinner. Sarah sending {currants?} to Mrs McCay's &amp; over to Bigg's &amp; I sorted onions &amp; hitched horse for ma for she went for a drive to P.O. her &amp; M.T. I swept up stairs &amp; picked eye potatoes till night &amp; milked my 2 cows &amp; left Frank his &amp; he didn't like it. Amandia &amp; Mrs. Hixson came &amp; Emily Triller &amp; her Pa came. Ida came off 6 train. It just a lovely, warm moonlight night &amp; I sitting out back dooor &amp; to bed.</p> <p>Sat. 5th./ 84. Fine days. Churned, Ida got a lot of mushrooms &amp; I did scrubbing when Annie B. &amp; Annie T. came &amp; saw me. Ma pretty well. Got work all done B. 4 dinner. E.M. &amp; Frank to Oakville fair &amp; I had head ache all afternoon &amp; E.M. told me to help boys at potatoes but I didn't. It rained &amp; Annie &amp; Sarah had Dr for dinner. Joe killed kittens at barn. I went to P.O. &amp; I washed &amp; writing &amp; to bed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. &amp; Mrs. Broderick drove here from sata station &amp; bro't Jennie Anderson &amp; 2 cousins which I had never seen B. 4 &amp; we had them over Sunday. I went to sleep &amp; the girls came to bed about 11, &amp; giggled &amp; {?} {tish?} a proper &amp; Annie T. made a mistake &amp; kissed Frank for Ida &amp; we had such a laugh.</p> <p>Sun. 6th/ 84 Oct. After work was done the 2 Annies &amp; I went out getting Pears Apples Grapes &amp; we got strawberries ripe &amp; black {capes?} also &amp; then sang in parlor &amp; got ready for S.S. Annie B. got dinner. I came home after S.S. &amp; met 2 Annie's &amp; Carry came back with me to stay with Ma &amp; I sang for her. After tea I waited &amp; I was eating when Alf came &amp; we had Minister for tea. Us in parlor when Max came &amp; then Alf went. Max bro't my old gem for me &amp; I exchanged with him &amp; gave him a better one &amp; I went to bed &amp; Annie &amp; him left for a walk left alone Jennie &amp; E.M. {?}</p> <p>Mon. 7th/ 84 Oct. Annie &amp; Jennie got their breakfast &amp; E.M. took them to station while the other Annie T. was sleeping in bed &amp; got left. After work done I picked cucumbers &amp; folks went home all on 12 train Pa drove &amp; Sarah went along to station Ida went to Broderick to peal apples &amp; I slept till 2. &amp; then Sarah &amp; I went out &amp; picked up</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>potatoes all afternoon. Very tired. Had watermelon when finished E. M. went to Hamilton on 2 train.</p> <p>Tues. 8th Oct. Ida went to Brodericks again &amp; Sarah &amp; I washing &amp; I help get dinner. M.L. went up to see Dr. in morning. &amp; I in to Jna's room after dinner. I didn't get work done till 4. &amp; M.W. &amp; Sarah finished washing &amp; Ella McCauley came &amp; Mrs. Bray. Sarah resting &amp; I writing. Boys pick potatoes. Jna not so well. Bronte gets 4 mails a day. Sarah writing letter till 12 &amp; sewing dress till 11. Girls went to Bronte &amp; stayed late.</p> <p>Wed. 9th / 84. It raining &amp; I gathering tomatoes about 2 bus. Ida home. M.W. went over to Williams &amp; stayed came home after noon &amp; bro't me letter from Grant. I was sewing at dress &amp; Ma helped me &amp; it turned very cold &amp; Sarah &amp; I finished picking tomatoes &amp; it very cold. Had hard freeze.</p> <p>Thur. 10th Oct./84. Very cold &amp; I put on all my flannels. E.W. bro't Mrs. McC. &amp; Ella up to help pick potatoes. S &amp; I just got dishes done, &amp; us went out with them &amp; we worked hard &amp; steady &amp; kept boys drawing in. We picked up 10 loads &amp; M.W. had dinner to get herself. Mrs. McC washed dishes &amp; Dr came &amp; had his dinner &amp; I made some beds at noon &amp; we had hard afternoon, had a water melon in field &amp; I rode out to field in wagon &amp; would have fell out had not Frank caught me. Us very tired &amp; got my tea &amp; went to bed B.4 8.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday 11th Oct. S &amp; I churned &amp; I swept up stairs &amp; cleaned windows B. 4 dinner. Mrs. McC. &amp; Ella husking corn A.M. We all went out &amp; picked up apples in P.M. Mrs. Ing. &amp; Mrs. Charlotte Polic came here &amp; we finished apples &amp; heard Blandina toot &amp; then folks came &amp; Waltises &amp; Sarah with them &amp; Mrs. Ing. for tea &amp; I got cleaned &amp; dressed &amp; had tea &amp; then sewed buttons on my dress &amp; Mrs Williams &amp; Herbert came. Herbert telling me about Ernest getting drifted ashore. Watson came up &amp; we made pump. after dark &amp; Pa watching grapes at night.</p> <p>at night Sat. 12th 84. Oct. Ida went away again &amp; I busy straightening sheds up &amp; Mrs. Camp. came seen Ella &amp; I cleaned stoop B. 4 dinner. I washed dishes scoured tea &amp; kettle &amp; spoons &amp; Emma Bray came &amp; Sarah &amp; I scrubbing stoop till 5 P.M., &amp; Emma &amp; W. &amp; M.L. went to P.O. &amp; S &amp; M.W. &amp; Pa getting washing &amp; I with Ma &amp; blackened shoes &amp; went to see if M.L. got in P.O. &amp; she gave me a letter from E.W. &amp; I went to milk &amp; read it. Got tea when Watson &amp; Wallace came &amp; I got weighed. 120 &amp; S. 123. etc. &amp; went to get washed &amp; it 10. B 4 started for I wrote first. Aunt Eliz came &amp; we had an other crowd over Sunday.</p> <p>Sun. 13th/ 84 Oct. Every sofa &amp; bed occupied. Got breakfast over about 10. had 17. I read letters &amp; played on organ. Played on bed while Ida &amp; I got ready for S.S. &amp; I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>started to write to Grant when called to get dinner. all went to church even Wallace but Emma &amp; I came home after S.S. &amp; I finished letter when folks came from church. Jane Bray &amp; Archie here. No one here for tea. Us girls &amp; Frank singing for Ma &amp; Wallace &amp; Sarah had their tea at Mrs. Ing. &amp; they came in parlor &amp; then had such time getting to go to boat. We all went, Wallace, Sarah, Ida S. Ferg, Emma &amp; I Sarah &amp; Emma had lantern. Walllace came up to corner with us. Feet wet. Boat went in night</p> <p>Mon. 14th./ 84 Oct. Hurry after breakfast to get off over to Brodericks to peal apples. They all got a ride but I got left so had to walk. We ate our dinner on a newspaper on a dirty table, cold dinner, pealed all day. Boat came back &amp; Mrs. McC. came up for Emma &amp; Gordon in bed at 10. Then Joe came home hitched horse &amp; drove them to boat, &amp; carried Gordon asleep &amp; I sewing &amp; it 11 when to bed. Had lots of visitors over at dry house.</p> <p>Tues. 15th. Oct. Washing in a great hurry. Mrs. McCauley husking &amp; got done washing B. 4 dinner &amp; then went over to peal again. Dr. here. Mrs. Broderick helped us peal &amp; got done at 5.30. &amp; got work done home &amp; got ready &amp; us girls went to P.o. Mrs. Wilson called for Villa &amp; went to boat for Mable &amp; Will (boy) took us across creek &amp; we peaked {peeked} in shanties &amp; went on</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>up to Ing. Willie's birthday, Mables &amp; Villa's also. had Will Mitchell, Will Lucas &amp; {Myron Coperty?} &amp; his cousin &amp; Henry Nelson for fellows &amp; Ida S. Millar, Mable, Edith, Annie Lipcott &amp; I. Had nice time John I. went out &amp; bro't Alf Alton in with him. He did not stay long. Played games till 11 &amp; Will Mitchell &amp; I bumpted heads . We sang Hold the fort &amp; come home &amp; was ahead alone till I got to hall &amp; John I. went with Villa Henry home with us. I had to make bed on sofa. It 12 B. 4 got to bed.</p> <p>Wed. 16th. I picked a few tomatoes green &amp; then S. &amp; I went out to husk corn till noon &amp; then we all went over to peal again. We had Mable &amp; Gordon out helping us husk. I was just terrible sleepy, &amp; we pealed till we couldn't see &amp; then came home. M.W. had Ma over to Mrs. Williams for tea. M.W. milked for Joe away thrashing over to Mrs. Brays. Got work done &amp; M.W. &amp; M.L. went over to Brodericks &amp; I writing &amp; getting ma something to drink.</p> <p>Thur. 17th./ 84. Oct. Every body busy.. Ida &amp; I went over to Mrs. Williams right after Breakfast to peal apples &amp; M.W. &amp; S. baking &amp; Emma &amp; Mable here &amp; Gordon. We stayed all day Had dinner in house &amp; it some what lonesome a place after Brodericks. It dark when we got home went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to P.O. &amp; got 2 letters for Sarah from Annie &amp; other from Gallagher. I just got home &amp; then had went over to Adams on an errand, &amp; nearly got lost coming back in dark. I ironed &amp; mended dress &amp; to bed 10.</p> <p>Frid. 18th Oct. / 84. Us all went over to Broderick took our dinner, &amp; they had Thasher &amp; it a very long time B. 4 dinner for we all were up B. 4 daylight. We ate our dinner &amp; got up on loft to watch men go by &amp; instead come into barn &amp; we couldn't get down to peal. Got through early &amp; had swing &amp; come home. I swept up stairs &amp; us girls picked grapes till dark. had Mrs. Mowatt here sewing &amp; all night. Mrs. Broderick had Emma as Bray helping them. I sewing at dress.</p> <p>Sat. 19th. Oct. Up late. Ida went over to Wilds &amp; Biggs while S. &amp; I churned &amp; did work &amp; then us all went &amp; picked grapes &amp; M.W. hurrying to get Annie's dres to send on at 2 train &amp; Sergant boy called for grapes &amp; had such hurring {hurrying} to get them ready Ada McCauley helping us. I cleaned stoop from that till I ate dinner &amp; then got dress &amp; we all went over again to peal apples. I was behind the rest. Thrashing machine came to our place but not to work till</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon. I had tooth ache all afternoon. Ma &amp; M.L. came over to Broderick &amp; surprised us. We came home about 5.30 met Mr. Inglehard in buggy. He lifted his hat. Us girls sitting up till 12. Ida trimming hats &amp; I finishing shirt which Ma did for me &amp; Sarah busy. Had Ella McCay &amp; her husband called to see Ma. It has been a very busy week.</p> <p>Sun. 20th./84 Got up late at 9. After work done S &amp; I singing &amp; I layed down to sleep at 1 but called up to get ma her dinner &amp; then layed on Joe bed &amp; had a good sleep till church folks came home &amp; then dressed to tea at 5. I coaxing Joe &amp; Frank to drive to church. Us girls all in sitting room with ma in Ev'g, When Josh &amp; Amandia came S. &amp; I singing for Ma. To bed early.</p> <p>Mon. 21st. Oct. Up early &amp; had breakfast waiting for men &amp; us girls off pealing again. S. went to get Bray's girls &amp; Ida stayed home to assist M. W. We had 3 of Bray's helping us &amp; S &amp; I forgot our dinner &amp; I came home for mine &amp; watched Thrashers eat &amp; took water melon &amp; Grapes &amp; Pie over to S. Alf &amp; Mr. Wilson came for machine for we finished at dinner. S. laying on sofa when Alf came in evening we talked &amp; played checkers &amp; gave him some grapes &amp; we talked outside. It a nice night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tues. 22nd/ 84. Oct. We washed. Ida birthday she went over to keep on fire for E.W. at Brodericks. S. &amp; I picked grapes 9 baskets. I sewing. M.W. damping clothes when Max came &amp; M.W. made me change my dress &amp; I just done so when he went. I gave him some grapes.</p> <p>Wed. 23rd. / 84 Pa went to Oakville. Flurry bustle to get S &amp; Ida over to Brodericks &amp; I ate part of breakfast &amp; got their dinner set up &amp; then ate some more &amp; strained milk &amp; got Pa his bkft. I did some house work &amp; picked grapes &amp; help pack for 12 train. Late getting dinner. I picked sage &amp; beans &amp; seen 3 fellows go down road &amp; they came in our field then seen one &amp; got out &amp; I went to P.O. the way I was. I sewing still.</p> <p>Thur. 24th Oct. Us girls printing labells {labels} &amp; then S. &amp; I picked snow apples. Us girls out topping mangels &amp; it very cold &amp; windy. Mrs. Williams here. It come as such a snow storm &amp; continued till after dark, such hurrying every body hopping &amp; freezing &amp; getting things covered up. I milked all alone.</p> <p>Frid. 25th/ 84. Churned. Ada Mc here &amp; I sweeping all morning &amp; I did dishes &amp; then hurried to P.O. &amp; got letters for S. from Annie. Us girls out topping mangels &amp; came in at 4.30. &amp; S. &amp; I write letter to Annie &amp; I did work &amp; finished print dress.</p> <p>Sat. 26th. Annie birthday. Did scrubbing B. 4. dinner</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>&amp; I had afternoon to myself for 1st afternoon for a long time. I put on new dress &amp; got cleaned up. George Williams here. Ella McCay &amp; her mother came up &amp; had a nice talk &amp; it late visiting in this.</p> <p>Sun. 27th / 84. played &amp; sang ate melon had bread &amp; milk for my dinner &amp; I burnt my tonong tongue. All went to S.S. Ida stayed with Ma. Dr. Buck &amp; his daughter &amp; wife also came to see ma. I stayed for church. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Brimby there &amp; a lot of folks also. It cold had Archie S. &amp; Minister for tea. {symbols U J V with 2 dots, 7 L V L U with dot in middle}. When {symbols LJ V with dot in middle, square, 7 with dot in middle, J. V with dot in middle, LJ. } He stayed a long time &amp; sang. Go bed early.</p> <p>Monday 28th. Oct. / 84 Rainy. Picking grapes. Killed pig. I gathered popcorn after dinner. Mrs. Wright up sewing most all day. I fixed album in morning Mr. Williams come to see us in eve. (I started crocheting.) would peal for him {?}. Us girls sewing in P.M. Ida trimming hat.</p> <p>Tues. 29th ./ 84. we picked all the grapes in morning &amp; I picking apples up in P.M. &amp; other girls trimming grapes in house. I very tired &amp; warming myself &amp; hunting for crocheting when Max come &amp; I ran out doors &amp; I in Joe's bedroom when he came out in kitchen &amp; Joe tried to get in but I held the door &amp; after awhile he went in room &amp; S. went in &amp; talked to him &amp; I got up stairs to bed early.</p> <p>Wed. Oct. 30th./84 Had a very heavy white frost &amp; we washed Ida went to P.O. &amp; got a card for me from Annie Ida out topping carrots &amp; I washed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>dishes &amp; M.W. &amp; S. straightening things &amp; I dressed &amp; went to Foster Joyces &amp; to get corn &amp; to P.O. Mia Ing. &amp; Villa Wilson here &amp; in eve. Maggie McC. &amp; her {?} here when Aunt Eliza Walton came off 7 train.</p> <p>Thurs. 30th/ 84. Oct. Us girls &amp; E.M. &amp; Frank out husking corn it nice day. E.M. &amp; M.W. went to Oakville. They first drove Ma &amp; M.L. down to Mrs. Johnstons for the afternoon We husking till dark &amp; Joe went after Ma. Aunt Eliza home all alone. Us all in a hurry getting tea &amp; fixing Ma &amp; foing work. M.W. bot new Jersey gloves for herself &amp; me &amp; Sa. coat &amp; slippers &amp; white apron for us all &amp; I cut out a face on pumkin &amp; to bed.</p> <p>Frid. 31st Oct./84. I churned &amp; sat in W.C. &amp; then went out about 11 to husk corn. Boys came in B. 4 one &amp; I saw a steamer go up lake. Mrs. Wright up again. It raining &amp; S. &amp; I did dishes while Ida cleaned coal stove. Mrs. Oakley came &amp; Mrs. Coates with Mr. Williams driving her &amp; Mrs. Fisherman Joyce bro't Ma a lovely salmon trout fish very large 8 lbs. &amp; Mrs. Broderick came &amp; Mrs. Coates went together over to Brays. I ironed &amp; did work. E.M. dressing to go to a party with Brays. Ida &amp; S. went over to Brodericks to see Mary Coates &amp; Frank hitched horse in cover'd buggy &amp; he &amp; I went to P.O. to Johnstons &amp; then over to Williams' &amp; it raining took Grapes over &amp; money for {quartirage?} stayed a little while &amp; came home drove over for girls</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>&amp; to bed at 10. E.M. came home at 6 A.M. &amp; to bed.</p> <p>Sat. 1st Nov./84. I ironing &amp; did my cleaning B4 dinner. Aunt went to Hamilton on 2 train &amp; it raining. I read Globe in W.C. &amp; I did little chores till dark. I bound hat Ma not so well in afternoon. It rained all afternoon &amp; we finished ironing . M.W. &amp; E.M. fixing &amp; had a laugh &amp; to bed.</p> <p>Sun. Nov. 2nd / 84. I played directly after bkft &amp; I fixed album &amp; I slept till 12. We, S &amp; I went to S.S. E.M. &amp; M.L. went up to Mount Pleasant. M.L. wore Ida hat &amp; so she could not go to S.S. I stayed for church &amp; had a very good sermon soul &amp; body. Choir late &amp; had no music for pt. time. Alf here when we came in &amp; Archie also for tea. E.M. away. Didn't do dishes but us young girls in parlor singing Mrs. Williams Herbert &amp; Mrs. Spears came &amp; Herbert in parlor &amp; Arthur Brod. came &amp; we had Frank also nearly as many Gents as Ladies. They all went away together.</p> <p>Mon. Nov 3rd/ 84. Cold &amp; we washed. Bessie Mowat here to see Ma &amp; I chrocheting till dinner. We all out husking corn in P.M. it very cold. Dr. McCrimman here I wrote a letter to Annie &amp; to bed.</p> <p>Nov. 4th / 84. Maggie McCauley came up to sew. It raining. I went &amp; posted my letter. I crocheting &amp; reading paper in A.M. I put on potatoes for pigs in P.M. &amp; finished crocheting. Butcher came after calf then I was out to barn. Maggie stayed all night. I got bothered so when reading papers for they would take farm away.</p> <p>Wed. Nov. 5th/ 84. Very cold &amp; Windy &amp; I had to take card to P.O. in E.M. B. 4 bkft. I filled bed out all myself B. 4 dinner &amp; I went to P.O. in J.U.W. B. &amp; dinner also. I picked apples snow in Orch. out myself &amp; I changed dress &amp; played &amp; then milked all cows &amp; bed calves my self. Ma feels better to day, H. I. went down home with Maggie &amp; it snowing then us writing in {Morning?}</p> <p>Thur. Nov. 6th/ 84. Got up late &amp; such a hurry to even get dishes done B. 4 the folks came E.M. met them. G.A.'s family &amp; annie &amp; je Covey. In parlor all A.M. Singing &amp; I played Joe to sleep. Pa &amp; Willie talking. Ida &amp; I waited Had 15 for dinner. I did dishes &amp; then we talked &amp; we all went out to "play tag" &amp; seen Jennie Wild coming &amp; us all raced down to meet her. She stayed she had her school mate with her (Miss Davis) Willie put there {their} horse in &amp; I changed my dress &amp; it very cold so I got in flower roots &amp; plants &amp; then in parlor for a little while. M.W. called me out to start coal stove in hall &amp; then Jennie Wild {henry?} &amp; Willie drove them. E.M. working at apples &amp; Frank went to Burlington for barrels. S. &amp; I milk &amp; Willie &amp; Jennie came back for tea. I ate my tea with Ould Folks &amp; young Folks had theirs after. Carry made some taffy &amp; I played for Ma &amp; She in parlor for a {wonder?} Girls left them dishes to come to sing for Ma. We sang &amp; then Jennie putting on her things to go when Max &amp; Grant came Grant only stayed till 10 for he had to drive to Hamilton that in {?} When girls were going Archie Spears came &amp; he thought we had a party for they made such a noise. S. washed dishes at 11 at night. Grant left Mr. Turnhill at Curtises. Then he came back.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Back black leather cover of diary}</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/19f645cd1cdd2ce930a5337efde6f383.pdf bc94424f81ffc19cd2781fad991febc0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July the/1 1907 1 I took the old pig up to the farm that I had to leave there a fine day. 2 I plowed corn all day a fine day Bidy went to town to day 3 I took chop to mill to day and cut thistles and plowed some corn 4 I plowed corn all day a fine day 5 I plowed corn and cut thistles a hot day Bidy went to town 6 I plowed corn all day a hot day We went to town tonight 8 I plowed my beets and plowed corn a fine day hot and dry 9 I and Bidy and Charlie went up to Edies today a hot day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b7b4af8139be9b10dbc80da32bca4930.pdf 81edef6c47c0fc78bd8b70cf69dde494 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July the/10 1907 10 I helped Jasper in his hay a fine day dry and dusty. 11 We had a big rain I did chores and went to town a wet day. 12 I did chores and disked my tobacco ground a fine day 13 I did chores a fine day 14 I had some tobacco plants set today a fine day with a little rain 16 I plowed corn all day We had a big rain to night 17 I did chores a wet spell it is 18 I did chores and went to mill a hot day 19 I swed turnep seed and plowed corn a fine day 20 I hoed tobaco and plowed corn a fine day {page 2} July th/22 1907 22 I plowed my tobaco and plowed corn a fine day 23 I plowed corn all day a fine day 24 I plowed corn we had a fine rain 25 Wesley plowed corn and sowed timothy seed 26 I cut Ruben Arners wheat to day a fine day 27 I got a load of hay to day a fine day 29 I went up to Ruben Arner and got a old pig and little ones a fine day 30 I helped Jasper draw his wheat a fine day I got my team shaweed 31 I helped Jasper pile his rye up to day We had a big rain to night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da24fb0cbb2be72c51d07aece7e4623c.pdf 2c11de099dfc721ee38b0525373a894e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August 1, 1907 I did chores. Sam’s thrash sick a big rain tonight. August 2, 1907 We went to the funeral of Mrs. Edman under. August 3, 1907 I plowed tobacco and corn and potatoes and picked bugs and went to town. August 5, 1907 I did some chores a rainy day. August 6, 1907 I went to town with chop and did chores a fine day. August 7, 1907 I helped Jasper with his oats a fine day. August 8, 1907 I cut my oats today a fine day. August 9, 1907 I took the binder home and helped Jasper. August 10, 1907 I helped Jasper in his oats. August 12, 1907 I helped Jasper in his oats.August 13, 1907 I helped Jasper draw oats a fine day. August 14, 1907 Jasper and I drawed my oats today a fine day. August 15, 1907 I thrashed my oats a fine day. August 16, 1907 I helped Jasper draw his peas a fine day. August 17, 1907 I helped draw oats a fine day. August 19, 1907 I helped Jasper finish his oats a fine day and dry and hot. Got a load of fleas today I think. I will go out and shake them off in the barn. August 20, 1907 I did chores and helped Jasper thrash. We had some rain. August 21, 1907 I went to the sea and plowed my tobacco and we went to town. August 22, 1907 I hoed my tobacco today a fine day hot dry. August 23, 1907 I went to mill and cut weeds. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/548d45f1d6116fb4f7d055bf7cfee6d8.pdf 04e553bc27d471ee4f1011249d9f5119 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August 24 1907 24 I drawed manure a windy day and hot and dry my corn is drying very up. 26 I drawed golddust a fine day hot and dry. 27 I drawed manure and went to a bee a dry time. 28 We had wrestlers to day a fine dry day cool nights. 29 I did chores a fine day of pickett worms. 30 I got a load of wood and did chores a fine day I went over town. 31 I got a load of wood a dry day. September 1907 2 I drawed wood a fine day hot and dry. 3 I drawed wood a fine day lots of flies. 4 I helped Jasper cut some logs a fine day my corn is drying up with the dry wether [sic]. 5 I did chores a fine day with a little rain. 6 I got a load of dirt for my beds a fine day. 7 I did chores and went up to Jaspers a little rain tonight. 9 I did chores and went up to Jaspers and Ruby and I went out to the sale this after noon. 10 I did chores a rainy day. 11 I did chores a wet day. 12 I worked over town a hot day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5f81486022aa8ef70a2bbcbb35b492a7.pdf 044c7f5aa76f43f3f680c3830b637068 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September the/13 1907 13 I worked over town a fine day I [nailed?] on shingels all day 14 I worked over town a fine day but hot 16 I took a load of corn over town and sold it and worked 2 owers 17 I worked over town to day a fine day with rain to night 18 I worked over town it rained a little 19 I worked over town a fine day 20 I worked over town a hot day 21 I worked over town to day a fine day 23 I worked over town a fine day 24 I worked over town this morning and did choers this afternoon a big wind cool and cold September the/25 1907 25 I cut corn and tobaco a cold day, next [? ] to frost 26 I cut corn all day We had frost last night 27 I cut corn in the morning it rained the rest of the day 28 I cut corn this forenoon it rained this afternoon 30 I cut corn all day a fine day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6ba56ae926cb8a1a36dce98072353f66.pdf e7714d6728c23e4077d4dccf91f2a20f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October the/1 1907 1 I cut corn and piled my tobaco a fine day frost last night 2 I cut corn and set sum up Mister Fox cut for me a hot day 3 I did choers a rainy day it was 4 I finished cutting corn to day a fine day 5 I worked at my tobaco a fine day 7 I dig my potates and drawed a load of tobaco we had a big rain 8 I went to town I set up some corn and did some little jobs a fine day. 9 We went to the fare to day at harrow 10 I worked over town a windy day 11 I worked over town to day some snow October the/12 1907 12 I worked over town this forenoon and did choers the rest of the day 14 I worked on the school house to day a fine day a big frost last night 15 I worked on the school house a fine day 16 I worked on the school house a fine day 17 I worked on the school house a fine day 18 I worked on the school house a fine day 19 I worked on the school house a fine day. 21 I did choers a fine day 22 I did choers and pulled turnips a fine day 23 I did choers a fine day we had frends from [gests?] last night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e71e3b94809d0c38a1cd88a7a8d6ec04.pdf e004c89d1b37d7cd789c6499575e1553 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October the/24 1907 24 I worked on the schoolhouse a fine day 25 I worked on the school house a fine day 26 I worked on the schoolhouse a fine day 28 I did some choers and went up to stadons and cut some logs a cold day. 29 I husked corn a fine day 30 I took some chickens to town and husked some corn 31 Wesley husked corn Alberta went up to Mr. Staddon’s to day. November the/1 1907 1 I husked corn and beried some turnips a fine day 2 I did choers a wet day 4 I put wood in the wood house and pulled ] turnips a fine day 5 I husked corn a fine day rain to night 6 I husked corn a fine day with rain to night 7 I husked corn a cold windy day 8 I husked corn a hot day 9 I husked corn and went to town a fine day 11 I did choers and helped wash we had a snow storm last night 12 I drawed my corn I had cut with the binder https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8a5b453ac20cbd28b787387bbb7bf1f8.pdf 337ae4f8568b63348fc9adf6378b56ec PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November the/13 1907 13 I took some bags to the mill a cold day 14 I helped Stadon draw fodder a cold day. 15 I helped Staddon draw foder a fine day 16 I helped Leasen draw foder a fine day 18 I did choers and drawed corn a fine day 19 I drew corn a fine day We went up to Jaspers to night 20 We drew foder to day it rained all after noon 21 I drew a load of foder and a load of corn and did choers 22 We went visiting 23 I plowed a little and went to town November the/25 1907 25 I plowed all day a fine day 26 I plowed all day another fine day 27 I plowed a fine day Grace and the kids was down 28 I plowed a little and went to a bea 29 I plowed and went to the bea 30 I went to mill and plowed some https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c664863f26af13e85c912c1637ce34f8.pdf b0e68d02cc509237ab784089f2df9fe3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December the/2 1907 2 I broke stubels and plowed some a cold day 3 I plowed some a cold day and a snow storm 4 I husked corn a cold day it was 5 I did choers and husked corn 6 I went to a bee a fine day 7 I husked corn all day 9 I did choers and plowed some a wet day 10 I did choers it snowed all day it looks like winter 11 I plowed cold day it froze all day. 12 I plowed a cold day. 13 I husked a 11 shocks of corn a fine day 14 it rained and snowed all day December the/16 1907 16 I plowed all day a cold day 17 I husked corn after we got up a fine day 18 I went to town and did choers a stormy day 19 I got my team shawed a cold day 20 We went calling to day a fine day 21 I husked corn a fine day 23 A stormy day 24 I drawed corn a cold wind to day 25 I did choers a stormey day Christmas day 26 I husked corn a fine day with rain to night 27 A mudy time https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/18613339c569ae5756a78111a4e7554d.pdf 200719b3eb79dde233350c2359606a64 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December the/28 1907 29 We went up to Reuben Drners to day. 30 A stormy day it rained and snowed the mud and watter and snow is up to my ears to night 31 I killed a pig and went town a fine winter day jenuary the/1 1908 1 I husked some corn and went to a sawing bea a fine day 2 I went to a bea and drawed some foder 3 I did choers a fine day We went to town to night 4 I maid a storm door and did choers it rained some to day 6 I helped wash a fine day it was I went to town 7 I helped husk some corn Lams was down 8 I husked corn a fine winter day 9 I husked corn a fine day 10 We went to Harrow a fine day 11 We cut some stumps a fine day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cae9a2b61bbfc6c2b083d0181ca696e9.pdf 5abcc038a9667a8e770e9bd2d94aacad PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January the/13 1908 13. I did choers and went to town a col day snow and mud 14. I did choers and help wash and went to town 15. I did choers and went out to Smarts farm a cold wind to day 16 I got a load of manuer and did choers a cold day 17 I got 2 loads of manuer to day 18 I got 1 load of manur to day a fine day I filed my saw and went to tow 20 We went up to jaspers to day I helped cut some logs for wood 21 I drawed manuer a fine day 22 I drawed manuer a mudy day january the/23 1908 23 a cold day I helped jasper cut some wood 24 I drawed manuer cold day 25 I drawed manuer a fine winter day 27 I went and got my team shawed 28 I sit by the stove all day 29 I did choers and got a load of manuer 30 I got a load of manuer a cold winter day 31 I drawed manuer a cold day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b5f76635831edc4756fd1777d7558409.pdf 3288c42c75e43f13a1f2ae0e9d697bd9 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a51033b2c711f2a4284faf8763eb58a6.pdf 721fe25cb51bdfc99dc2add8502f3a3e PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2c07ee0fd3cea07ab7bfd0dd9c38b25f.pdf a8253bc0e443511d8a10bc232efb8cb5 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/724f87d798201fc78610b65891810978.pdf 54d363d3a389d0e062a928f074c0eba5 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3cb6204a934e5d78c04832f5621132d1.pdf 200e3f081047598b5a55f54610848dab PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/917c02886b5194de965570f107f58a2f.pdf 3c56d870d814907b8ad164bddb3331aa PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2b67fb9fb1f289ad43ff00d0377d8412.pdf e04b7fea463caaaa1a030a2c792d2459 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d53584b8a503896651f3327b817ddba5.pdf b80c3fadbe4ccb1d0cd6d4df967755f4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == June the/1 1908 == 1 I worked on my corn ground a fine day 2 I plantid corn and potatos a fine day 3 I worked at my Tomatoes 4 I finished the tomaatoes 6 I worked in my beets 8 I worked in my tobaes ground a dry time 9 I went to a rowing and replantid corn 10 I replanted corn and went to mill 11 I plantid Tobacs a hot dauy 12 I eallevated earn 13 I eallevated earn and tomatos == June the/15 1908 == 15 We set Tobaco a fine day 16 We set Tomateo a fine day first last night 17 I hoed lato a fine day 18 I worked in the leto and went up to Jaspers 19 I put up fence westt of the barn 20 I went out and got askes and plowed corn a hot day 22 We set Tabaea a hot day 23 I replanted Toaes and eat Thatels and plowed corn 24 I plowed corn 25 I dirked some and harrowed some and saled some and helped mertes Branel draw hay https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7281a130d1dd5174a08ba9ff2533dd82.pdf 44cc231055e74d26f3d81f11f893a006 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == June the/26 1908 == 26. We set tobaco a hot day 27 I got a load of hay and harowed some and roaled some and plowed corn. ang went to mill with chap and drew a barel of watter for the [leash?] 29 I plowed corn we had a big rain this evening 30 I replanted tobaco a fine day {Next page} == July the/1 1908 == 1 I got strabery plants and helped Mr branch plower with his hay 2 I set my strawberys and helped Jasper with his hay a nother rain to night 3 I did choers and plowed corn 4. I did choers and went to town 6. I plowed corn a fine day 7. I went up to Ruben corners and got some pigs 8. We picked cherrys and I plowed corn 9. I plowed tomatos and tobaco 10 I plowed corn a hot day 11. I plowed corn a nother hot day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f1c2341281822043c4efbc61b50c326c.pdf 2e87b3021f60aa326e5877e9bf754615 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == July the/13 == 13 I plowed corn a fine day 14 I plowed tabaco and went to mell 15 We went harrow to (Siatters?) a fine day 16 I went to Town and plowed corn a fine day 17 I did choers and went to town we had a big raen 18 I went to Town and plowed Tabaco a fine day 20 I ran a round and got a load of manuers 21 We did choers a rainy day 22 I worked in the house a fine day 23 I Took my tobaco to town a fine day 24 I plowed corn and looked at it rain {next page} == July the/25 1908 == 25 did chores and went To Town 27 I plowed TomaTos and corn a hot day 28 I went up and helped Jasper 29 I did choers and helped mista Branelflower 30 We went To gesto a hot day 31 I did some work on the neunt drar 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27df46a58b59d278cbdebc86178b2c76 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1 I got the old horse shaved and took the carpet rags to antys. 2 We worked at the new house a fine day with a few drops of rain. 3 a stormy day I went to town. 5 I worked at the new house a fine day. 6 a rainy morning but a fine afternoon I worked at the house. 7 a windy day didn't do much. 8 We worked at the house a fine day. 9 a stormy day. 10 a cold day I sat by the stove. 12 a fine day We worked at the house. 13 a wet day and a long day. 14 We worked at the house a fine day. 15 We worked at the house a fine day. 16 I did some work at the house a fine day. 17 I went to Town on business a fine day. 19 I plowed a little and went to town. 20 We plowed and rolled some a windy day. 21 a rainy day went to town. 22 a fine day I plowed all day. 23 We put in oats and barley a fine day. 24 We finished the oats a fine day. 26 I worked at the house. 27 I worked at the house. 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14 I helped the Boys a fine day 8 15 I worked for the boys a fine day with a big rain this eaving 9 17 I worked with the Boys a fine day 10 18 I worked for the Boys 10 19 I worked fort the Boys a fine day 10 20 a nother fine day worked with Bert Dady scrubed the bowel 10 21 a fine day worked on the block 10 22 a fine day worked on the block a fine day 24 I plowed some for corn a fine day 25 I plowed for corn 26 I worked for the boys a fine day == May the 27 1909 == 27 a big rain last night and some to day 28 I worked over Town a fine day 29 I worked on Dock’s stable a fine day 31 I worked for the Boys a hot day 50 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/620c9f6af769cb56e8ead1b8b04e8df3.pdf 5ea5b59463417ae325a986bd129e6751 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == June 1 1909 == 1 a fine day I helped the boys 2 a fine day We worked on Gord's stable 3 a fine day We put the shingels on the stable of Gord Snyder 4 a wet morning and a fine afternoon I worked on Gord's barn 5 a fine day worked at Gords a fine day 7 a wet day worked some at Gords and some at my house 8 a wet day We worked at my house 9 We put in some gardens in the lot 10 We finished the work in the house 11 worked for the Boys == June 12 1909 == 12 a fine day worked for the Boys 14 a fine day worked on Gords stable 15 a fine day worked for the boys 16 I did chores a fine day 17 We did some scrubing and some laying over to the house 18 We put down the carpet in the new house a fine day 19 We went to harrow a fine day 21 We moved to town a fine day 22 I worked at home 23 worked around home 24 I finished plowing the lot https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/279529c1ff6175b0f94fb9986cbd10e7.pdf f77dcf37956261346709548f6bf6ec10 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == June the 25 1909 == 25 I pottered around home a fine time for crops 26 I plowed corn and did chores 28 I helped mister Clark a hot day 10 - 11/2 29 I helped mister Clark this morning 4 - 70 30 I worked for mister Clark 10 1/2 50 === July the 1 1909 === 1 I worked for Will Corblen a fine day 2 I worked for Will a hot day 3 I piled lumber a fine day 5 I worked down in the lumber 6 I put in the day down to the mill 7 worked at the mill a fine day 8 I put up some track for mister Branch 9 I worked at the mill a hot day 10 I worked down to the mill a hot day 12 I worked at the mill a hot day 13 I worked at the mill a fine day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/77e98122054ff72b277254e456502980.pdf d2af28c3435e99fec89c04b598540a58 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == July 14 1909 == 14 I worked at the planing mills a fine day 15 I worked at the mill a hot day 16 Worked for Corblen at the Mill a fine day We went down to the farm to night 17 a nother day at the mill a fine day 19 a fine day worked for Corblen 20 a hot day worked at the mill 21 a hot day worked at the Mill 22 a nother hot day down at the mill 23 a Vindy day I worked at the mill 24 a hot day piled lumber 26 a fine day Come home and hat finished piling lumber == July 27 1909 == 27 I cut my Barley to day a hot day 28 I put down some flar up stove 29 I worked for Epharm a big rain last night 30 I down to the lake a fine day 31 I worked at the lake a fine day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd896215011fcc3a1e42269b1237a175.pdf 0c604b4729d53e531b859981aaddcce3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == August the 2 1909 == 2 I worked for Ben down to the lake a fine day 3 I worked for Ben a fine day 4 We cut my oats a fine day 5 I worked for Ben a fine day 6 I worked down at the lake 7 I did chores at home and down to the farm 9 I worked for Ben a fine day 10 I went to tea 11 I Threshed and helped my neibors 12 I went to a tea and cut some weeds 13 I cut some weeds == August 14 1909 == 14 I did chores and went out to the farm 16 I plaid all day 17 I piled up what I did yesterday 18 I worked in the yard 19 I did nothing 20 I went out to the farm and burnt weeds 21 I plowed some a fine day 23 I worked down to the lake 24 I worked for Ben a hot day 25 I went down to the farm and worked for Ben a half day 26 I worked for Ben a fine day 27 I worked for Ben... https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/75a3309ab06c48ed8c258d22c64e8fac.pdf 04a54bf6b3c681956f42aee14c3d8147 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == August the 28 1909 == 28 I worked on merby Fishes house we had a big rain 30 I for Bert Opleng a fine day 31 I worked for Bert a cold day == September the 1 1909 == 1 I worked for Bert Opleng a cold day 2 We worked up to Coles to-day 3 We finished Coles house to-day I got five dollars from Bert to night [8-50] 4 I took a load of logs to mill and got them cut 6 I made a shanty to put cole in a fine day 7 I went to a 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress In Progress Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July the/1 1907 </p><p>1 I took the old pig up to the farm that I had to leave there a fine day. </p><p>2 I plowed corn all day a fine day Bidy went to town to day </p><p>3 I took chop to mill to day and cut thistles and plowed some corn </p><p>4 I plowed corn all day a fine day </p><p>5 I plowed corn and cut thistles a hot day Bidy went to town </p><p>6 I plowed corn all day a hot day We went to town tonight </p><p>8 I plowed my beets and plowed corn a fine day hot and dry </p><p>9 I and Bidy and Charlie went up to Edies today a hot day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July the/10 1907 </p><p>10 I helped Jasper in his hay a fine day dry and dusty. </p><p>11 We had a big rain I did chores and went to town a wet day. </p><p>12 I did chores and disked my tobacco ground a fine day </p><p>13 I did chores a fine day </p><p>14 I had some tobacco plants set today a fine day with a little rain </p><p>16 I plowed corn all day We had a big rain to night </p><p>17 I did chores a wet spell it is </p><p>18 I did chores and went to mill a hot day </p><p>19 I swed turnep seed and plowed corn a fine day </p><p>20 I hoed tobaco and plowed corn a fine day </p><p>{page 2} </p><p>July th/22 1907 </p><p>22 I plowed my tobaco and plowed corn a fine day </p><p>23 I plowed corn all day a fine day </p><p>24 I plowed corn we had a fine rain </p><p>25 Wesley plowed corn and sowed timothy seed </p><p>26 I cut Ruben Arners wheat to day a fine day </p><p>27 I got a load of hay to day a fine day </p><p>29 I went up to Ruben Arner and got a old pig and little ones a fine day </p><p>30 I helped Jasper draw his wheat a fine day I got my team shaweed </p><p>31 I helped Jasper pile his rye up to day We had a big rain to night </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August 1, 1907 I did chores. Sam’s thrash sick a big rain tonight. </p><p>August 2, 1907 We went to the funeral of Mrs. Edman under. </p><p>August 3, 1907 I plowed tobacco and corn and potatoes and picked bugs and went to town. </p><p>August 5, 1907 I did some chores a rainy day. </p><p>August 6, 1907 I went to town with chop and did chores a fine day. </p><p>August 7, 1907 I helped Jasper with his oats a fine day. </p><p>August 8, 1907 I cut my oats today a fine day. </p><p>August 9, 1907 I took the binder home and helped Jasper. </p><p>August 10, 1907 I helped Jasper in his oats. </p><p>August 12, 1907 I helped Jasper in his oats.August 13, 1907 I helped Jasper draw oats a fine day. </p><p>August 14, 1907 Jasper and I drawed my oats today a fine day. </p><p>August 15, 1907 I thrashed my oats a fine day. </p><p>August 16, 1907 I helped Jasper draw his peas a fine day. </p><p>August 17, 1907 I helped draw oats a fine day. </p><p>August 19, 1907 I helped Jasper finish his oats a fine day and dry and hot. Got a load of fleas today I think. I will go out and shake them off in the barn. </p><p>August 20, 1907 I did chores and helped Jasper thrash. We had some rain. </p><p>August 21, 1907 I went to the sea and plowed my tobacco and we went to town. </p><p>August 22, 1907 I hoed my tobacco today a fine day hot dry. </p><p>August 23, 1907 I went to mill and cut weeds. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August 24 1907 24 I drawed manure a windy day and hot and dry my corn is drying very up. 26 I drawed golddust a fine day hot and dry. 27 I drawed manure and went to a bee a dry time. 28 We had wrestlers to day a fine dry day cool nights. 29 I did chores a fine day of pickett worms. 30 I got a load of wood and did chores a fine day I went over town. 31 I got a load of wood a dry day. </p><p>September 1907 2 I drawed wood a fine day hot and dry. 3 I drawed wood a fine day lots of flies. 4 I helped Jasper cut some logs a fine day my corn is drying up with the dry wether [sic]. 5 I did chores a fine day with a little rain. 6 I got a load of dirt for my beds a fine day. 7 I did chores and went up to Jaspers a little rain tonight. 9 I did chores and went up to Jaspers and Ruby and I went out to the sale this after noon. 10 I did chores a rainy day. 11 I did chores a wet day. 12 I worked over town a hot day. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>September the/13 1907 </p><p>13 I worked over town a fine day I [nailed?] on shingels all day </p><p>14 I worked over town a fine day but hot </p><p>16 I took a load of corn over town and sold it and worked 2 owers </p><p>17 I worked over town to day a fine day with rain to night </p><p>18 I worked over town it rained a little </p><p>19 I worked over town a fine day </p><p>20 I worked over town a hot day </p><p>21 I worked over town to day a fine day </p><p>23 I worked over town a fine day </p><p>24 I worked over town this morning and did choers this afternoon a big wind cool and cold </p><p>September the/25 1907 </p><p>25 I cut corn and tobaco a cold day, next [? ] to frost </p><p>26 I cut corn all day We had frost last night </p><p>27 I cut corn in the morning it rained the rest of the day </p><p>28 I cut corn this forenoon it rained this afternoon </p><p>30 I cut corn all day a fine day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>October the/1 1907 </p><p>1 I cut corn and piled my tobaco a fine day frost last night </p><p>2 I cut corn and set sum up Mister Fox cut for me a hot day </p><p>3 I did choers a rainy day it was </p><p>4 I finished cutting corn to day a fine day </p><p>5 I worked at my tobaco a fine day </p><p>7 I dig my potates and drawed a load of tobaco we had a big rain </p><p>8 I went to town I set up some corn and did some little jobs a fine day. </p><p>9 We went to the fare to day at harrow </p><p>10 I worked over town a windy day </p><p>11 I worked over town to day some snow </p><p>October the/12 1907 </p><p>12 I worked over town this forenoon and did choers the rest of the day </p><p>14 I worked on the school house to day a fine day a big frost last night </p><p>15 I worked on the school house a fine day </p><p>16 I worked on the school house a fine day </p><p>17 I worked on the school house a fine day </p><p>18 I worked on the school house a fine day </p><p>19 I worked on the school house a fine day. </p><p>21 I did choers a fine day </p><p>22 I did choers and pulled turnips a fine day </p><p>23 I did choers a fine day we had frends from [gests?] last night </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>October the/24 1907 </p><p>24 I worked on the schoolhouse a fine day </p><p>25 I worked on the school house a fine day </p><p>26 I worked on the schoolhouse a fine day </p><p>28 I did some choers and went up to stadons and cut some logs a cold day. </p><p>29 I husked corn a fine day </p><p>30 I took some chickens to town and husked some corn </p><p>31 Wesley husked corn Alberta went up to Mr. Staddon’s to day. </p><p>November the/1 1907 </p><p>1 I husked corn and beried some turnips a fine day </p><p>2 I did choers a wet day </p><p>4 I put wood in the wood house and pulled ] turnips a fine day </p><p>5 I husked corn a fine day rain to night </p><p>6 I husked corn a fine day with rain to night </p><p>7 I husked corn a cold windy day </p><p>8 I husked corn a hot day </p><p>9 I husked corn and went to town a fine day </p><p>11 I did choers and helped wash we had a snow storm last night </p><p>12 I drawed my corn I had cut with the binder </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>November the/13 1907 </p><p>13 I took some bags to the mill a cold day </p><p>14 I helped Stadon draw fodder a cold day. </p><p>15 I helped Staddon draw foder a fine day </p><p>16 I helped Leasen draw foder a fine day </p><p>18 I did choers and drawed corn a fine day </p><p>19 I drew corn a fine day We went up to Jaspers to night </p><p>20 We drew foder to day it rained all after noon </p><p>21 I drew a load of foder and a load of corn and did choers </p><p>22 We went visiting </p><p>23 I plowed a little and went to town </p><p>November the/25 1907 </p><p>25 I plowed all day a fine day </p><p>26 I plowed all day another fine day </p><p>27 I plowed a fine day Grace and the kids was down </p><p>28 I plowed a little and went to a bea </p><p>29 I plowed and went to the bea </p><p>30 I went to mill and plowed some </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December the/2 1907 </p><p>2 I broke stubels and plowed some a cold day </p><p>3 I plowed some a cold day and a snow storm </p><p>4 I husked corn a cold day it was </p><p>5 I did choers and husked corn </p><p>6 I went to a bee a fine day </p><p>7 I husked corn all day </p><p>9 I did choers and plowed some a wet day </p><p>10 I did choers it snowed all day it looks like winter </p><p>11 I plowed cold day it froze all day. </p><p>12 I plowed a cold day. </p><p>13 I husked a 11 shocks of corn a fine day </p><p>14 it rained and snowed all day </p><p>December the/16 1907 </p><p>16 I plowed all day a cold day </p><p>17 I husked corn after we got up a fine day </p><p>18 I went to town and did choers a stormy day </p><p>19 I got my team shawed a cold day </p><p>20 We went calling to day a fine day </p><p>21 I husked corn a fine day </p><p>23 A stormy day </p><p>24 I drawed corn a cold wind to day </p><p>25 I did choers a stormey day Christmas day </p><p>26 I husked corn a fine day with rain to night </p><p>27 A mudy time </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December the/28 1907 </p><p>29 We went up to Reuben Drners to day. </p><p>30 A stormy day it rained and snowed the mud and watter and snow is up to my ears to night </p><p>31 I killed a pig and went town a fine winter day </p><p>jenuary the/1 1908 </p><p>1 I husked some corn and went to a sawing bea a fine day </p><p>2 I went to a bea and drawed some foder </p><p>3 I did choers a fine day We went to town to night </p><p>4 I maid a storm door and did choers it rained some to day </p><p>6 I helped wash a fine day it was I went to town </p><p>7 I helped husk some corn Lams was down </p><p>8 I husked corn a fine winter day </p><p>9 I husked corn a fine day </p><p>10 We went to Harrow a fine day </p><p>11 We cut some stumps a fine day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January the/13 1908 </p><p>13. I did choers and went to town a col day snow and mud </p><p>14. I did choers and help wash and went to town </p><p>15. I did choers and went out to Smarts farm a cold wind to day </p><p>16 I got a load of manuer and did choers a cold day </p><p>17 I got 2 loads of manuer to day </p><p>18 I got 1 load of manur to day a fine day I filed my saw and went to tow </p><p>20 We went up to jaspers to day I helped cut some logs for wood </p><p>21 I drawed manuer a fine day </p><p>22 I drawed manuer a mudy day </p><p><br /> january the/23 1908 </p><p>23 a cold day I helped jasper cut some wood </p><p>24 I drawed manuer cold day </p><p>25 I drawed manuer a fine winter day </p><p>27 I went and got my team shawed </p><p>28 I sit by the stove all day </p><p>29 I did choers and got a load of manuer </p><p>30 I got a load of manuer a cold winter day </p><p>31 I drawed manuer a cold day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span id="June_the/1_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="June_the.2F1_1908">June the/1 1908</span></h2> <p>1 I worked on my corn ground a fine day </p><p>2 I plantid corn and potatos a fine day </p><p>3 I worked at my Tomatoes </p><p>4 I finished the tomaatoes </p><p>6 I worked in my beets </p><p>8 I worked in my tobaes ground a dry time </p><p>9 I went to a rowing and replantid corn </p><p>10 I replanted corn and went to mill </p><p>11 I plantid Tobacs a hot dauy </p><p>12 I eallevated earn </p><p>13 I eallevated earn and tomatos </p> <h2><span id="June_the/15_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="June_the.2F15_1908">June the/15 1908</span></h2> <p>15 We set Tobaco a fine day </p><p>16 We set Tomateo a fine day first last night </p><p>17 I hoed lato a fine day </p><p>18 I worked in the leto and went up to Jaspers </p><p>19 I put up fence westt of the barn </p><p>20 I went out and got askes and plowed corn a hot day </p><p>22 We set Tabaea a hot day </p><p>23 I replanted Toaes and eat Thatels and plowed corn </p><p>24 I plowed corn </p><p>25 I dirked some and harrowed some and saled some and helped mertes Branel draw hay </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span id="June_the/26_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="June_the.2F26_1908">June the/26 1908</span></h2> <p>26. We set tobaco a hot day </p><p>27 I got a load of hay and harowed some and roaled some and plowed corn. ang went to mill with chap and drew a barel of watter for the [leash?] </p><p>29 I plowed corn we had a big rain this evening </p><p>30 I replanted tobaco a fine day </p><p>{Next page} </p> <h2><span id="July_the/1_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="July_the.2F1_1908">July the/1 1908</span></h2> <p>1 I got strabery plants and helped Mr branch plower with his hay </p><p>2 I set my strawberys and helped Jasper with his hay a nother rain to night </p><p>3 I did choers and plowed corn </p><p>4. I did choers and went to town </p><p>6. I plowed corn a fine day </p><p>7. I went up to Ruben corners and got some pigs </p><p>8. We picked cherrys and I plowed corn </p><p>9. I plowed tomatos and tobaco </p><p>10 I plowed corn a hot day </p><p>11. I plowed corn a nother hot day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span id="July_the/13"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="July_the.2F13">July the/13</span></h2> <p>13 I plowed corn a fine day </p><p>14 I plowed tabaco and went to mell </p><p>15 We went harrow to (Siatters?) a fine day </p><p>16 I went to Town and plowed corn a fine day </p><p>17 I did choers and went to town we had a big raen </p><p>18 I went to Town and plowed Tabaco a fine day </p><p>20 I ran a round and got a load of manuers </p><p>21 We did choers a rainy day </p><p>22 I worked in the house a fine day </p><p>23 I Took my tobaco to town a fine day </p><p>24 I plowed corn and looked at it rain </p><p>{next page} </p> <h2><span id="July_the/25_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="July_the.2F25_1908">July the/25 1908</span></h2> <p>25 did chores and went To Town </p><p>27 I plowed TomaTos and corn a hot day </p><p>28 I went up and helped Jasper </p><p>29 I did choers and helped mista Branelflower </p><p>30 We went To gesto a hot day </p><p>31 I did some work on the neunt drar </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span id="August_The/1_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="August_The.2F1_1908">August The/1 1908</span></h2> <p>1 I did choers and went to Town a hot day </p><p>3 I get a load of band and did choers a hot day </p><p>4 I plaid with the bab and went To Town and eat my oats </p><p>5 I cut weeds and rade and bawnd my oats and shoeled it we had a big raen last night </p><p>6 I did chers and went to Town some more rain To night </p><p>7 We went calling a fine day </p><p>8 I worked in my Tabaco and (?)-berys and went to town </p><p>10 I worked tabaco a fine day </p><p>11 I plowed Tobaco and (?wbences) and went to a fes </p><p>{Next page} </p> <h2><span id="August_the/12_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="August_the.2F12_1908">August the/12 1908</span></h2> <p>12 We had a big rain last night </p><p>13 I did choers a medddddey Time 14 We went eaTting </p><p>15 I worked in my Tobaco and went to Town </p><p>17 I let of waTter and went to town </p><p>18 I worked in The Tobaco </p><p>18 I worked in The Tobaco </p><p>20 I worked in the Tobaco and went fars a diene </p><p>21 I and Trayang To work in the tobaco </p><p>22 I worked in my Tobaco and went to town </p><p>24 I cut Tobaco </p><p>{Previous entries we in red, this entry is in black} 25 I worked at my Tobaco </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1 I got the old horse shaved and took the carpet rags to antys. </p><p>2 We worked at the new house a fine day with a few drops of rain. </p><p>3 a stormy day I went to town. </p><p>5 I worked at the new house a fine day. </p><p>6 a rainy morning but a fine afternoon I worked at the house. </p><p>7 a windy day didn't do much. </p><p>8 We worked at the house a fine day. </p><p>9 a stormy day. </p><p>10 a cold day I sat by the stove. </p><p>12 a fine day We worked at the house. </p><p>13 a wet day and a long day. </p><p>14 We worked at the house a fine day. </p><p>15 We worked at the house a fine day. </p><p>16 I did some work at the house a fine day. </p><p>17 I went to Town on business a fine day. </p><p>19 I plowed a little and went to town. </p><p>20 We plowed and rolled some a windy day. </p><p>21 a rainy day went to town. </p><p>22 a fine day I plowed all day. </p><p>23 We put in oats and barley a fine day. </p><p>24 We finished the oats a fine day. </p><p>26 I worked at the house. </p><p>27 I worked at the house. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="April_the_28_1909">April the 28 1909</span></h2> <p>28 I worked at the house a cold day </p><p>29 Body Snider and I put on lath </p><p>30 We put on lath a cold time </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="May_the_1_1909">May the 1 1909</span></h2> <p>1 We put on lath on the new house </p><p>3 I worked at the new house </p><p>4 I finished the lathing to day </p><p>5 I went to Town and worked for Bert Tedrem a fine day </p><p>6 I did nothing a very fine day </p><p>7 a rainy rain and another fine day </p><p>8 We went to the lake a fine day </p><p>9 a rainy day and a wet time </p><p>10 More rain more wet a wet time </p><p>11 I leveled the yard over Town </p><p>12 I worked fore the Boys a fine day 10 </p><p>13 I worked for the boys 10 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="May_the_14_1909">May the 14 1909</span></h2> <p>14 I helped the Boys a fine day 8 </p><p>15 I worked for the boys a fine day with a big rain this eaving 9 </p><p>17 I worked with the Boys a fine day 10 </p><p>18 I worked for the Boys 10 </p><p>19 I worked fort the Boys a fine day 10 </p><p>20 a nother fine day worked with Bert Dady scrubed the bowel 10 </p><p>21 a fine day worked on the block 10 </p><p>22 a fine day worked on the block a fine day </p><p>24 I plowed some for corn a fine day </p><p>25 I plowed for corn </p><p>26 I worked for the boys a fine day </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="May_the_27_1909">May the 27 1909</span></h2> <p>27 a big rain last night and some to day </p><p>28 I worked over Town a fine day </p><p>29 I worked on Dock’s stable a fine day </p><p>31 I worked for the Boys a hot day 50 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="June_1_1909">June 1 1909</span></h2> <p>1 a fine day I helped the boys </p><p>2 a fine day We worked on Gord's stable </p><p>3 a fine day We put the shingels on the stable of Gord Snyder </p><p>4 a wet morning and a fine afternoon I worked on Gord's barn </p><p>5 a fine day worked at Gords a fine day </p><p>7 a wet day worked some at Gords and some at my house </p><p>8 a wet day We worked at my house </p><p>9 We put in some gardens in the lot </p><p>10 We finished the work in the house </p><p>11 worked for the Boys </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="June_12_1909">June 12 1909</span></h2> <p>12 a fine day worked for the Boys </p><p>14 a fine day worked on Gords stable </p><p>15 a fine day worked for the boys </p><p>16 I did chores a fine day </p><p>17 We did some scrubing and some laying over to the house </p><p>18 We put down the carpet in the new house a fine day </p><p>19 We went to harrow a fine day </p><p>21 We moved to town a fine day </p><p>22 I worked at home </p><p>23 worked around home </p><p>24 I finished plowing the lot </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="June_the_25_1909">June the 25 1909</span></h2> <p>25 I pottered around home a fine time for crops </p><p>26 I plowed corn and did chores </p><p>28 I helped mister Clark a hot day 10 - 11/2 </p><p>29 I helped mister Clark this morning 4 - 70 </p><p>30 I worked for mister Clark 10 1/2 50 </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="July_the_1_1909">July the 1 1909</span></h3> <p>1 I worked for Will Corblen a fine day </p><p>2 I worked for Will a hot day </p><p>3 I piled lumber a fine day </p><p>5 I worked down in the lumber </p><p>6 I put in the day down to the mill </p><p>7 worked at the mill a fine day </p><p>8 I put up some track for mister Branch </p><p>9 I worked at the mill a hot day </p><p>10 I worked down to the mill a hot day </p><p>12 I worked at the mill a hot day </p><p>13 I worked at the mill a fine day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="July_14_1909">July 14 1909</span></h2> <p>14 I worked at the planing mills a fine day </p><p>15 I worked at the mill a hot day </p><p>16 Worked for Corblen at the Mill a fine day We went down to the farm to night </p><p>17 a nother day at the mill a fine day </p><p>19 a fine day worked for Corblen </p><p>20 a hot day worked at the mill </p><p>21 a hot day worked at the Mill </p><p>22 a nother hot day down at the mill </p><p>23 a Vindy day I worked at the mill </p><p>24 a hot day piled lumber </p><p>26 a fine day Come home and hat finished piling lumber </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="July_27_1909">July 27 1909</span></h2> <p>27 I cut my Barley to day a hot day </p><p>28 I put down some flar up stove </p><p>29 I worked for Epharm a big rain last night </p><p>30 I down to the lake a fine day </p><p>31 I worked at the lake a fine day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_the_2_1909">August the 2 1909</span></h2> <p>2 I worked for Ben down to the lake a fine day </p><p>3 I worked for Ben a fine day </p><p>4 We cut my oats a fine day </p><p>5 I worked for Ben a fine day </p><p>6 I worked down at the lake </p><p>7 I did chores at home and down to the farm </p><p>9 I worked for Ben a fine day </p><p>10 I went to tea </p><p>11 I Threshed and helped my neibors </p><p>12 I went to a tea and cut some weeds </p><p>13 I cut some weeds </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_14_1909">August 14 1909</span></h2> <p>14 I did chores and went out to the farm </p><p>16 I plaid all day </p><p>17 I piled up what I did yesterday </p><p>18 I worked in the yard </p><p>19 I did nothing </p><p>20 I went out to the farm and burnt weeds </p><p>21 I plowed some a fine day </p><p>23 I worked down to the lake </p><p>24 I worked for Ben a hot day </p><p>25 I went down to the farm and worked for Ben a half day </p><p>26 I worked for Ben a fine day </p><p>27 I worked for Ben... </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_the_28_1909">August the 28 1909</span></h2> <p>28 I worked on merby Fishes house we had a big rain </p><p>30 I for Bert Opleng a fine day </p><p>31 I worked for Bert a cold day </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="September_the_1_1909">September the 1 1909</span></h2> <p>1 I worked for Bert Opleng a cold day </p><p>2 We worked up to Coles to-day </p><p>3 We finished Coles house to-day I got five dollars from Bert to night [8-50] </p><p>4 I took a load of logs to mill and got them cut </p><p>6 I made a shanty to put cole in a fine day </p><p>7 I went to a tea and did chores </p><p>8 I pottered around home and worked this afternoon </p><p>9 I worked for Bert a fine day rain to night </p><p>10 I worked for Bert a fine day </p><p>11 I worked for Bert </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="September_the_13_1909">September the 13 1909</span></h2> <p>13 I worked for Bert Opleng down on the Bording house by the Station a fine day </p><p>14 a hot day We went out to put the rof on the barn of the Boy I crost the road from our farm </p><p>15 We worked on the rof to day </p><p>16 Bert and I had shingels all day a fine day </p><p>17 We finished the shingels on pete barn </p><p>18 We finished down to the bording house </p><p>20 We worked on Morles house a fine day </p><p>21 We worked at Morles </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="September_the_22_1909">September the 22 1909</span></h2> <p>22 I plowed and went down to the farm </p><p>23 We worked at morles house </p><p>24 I went to a tea a fine day </p><p>25 I got the horse shoed </p><p>27 I put in some wheat a fine day </p><p>28 I got a load of wood </p><p>29 I helped Even and cut corn </p><p>30 I cut corn </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="October_the_1_1909">October the 1 1909</span></h2> <p>1 I cut corn a fine day </p><p>2 I got brick for the well </p><p>4 I worked at the well </p><p>5 I worked at the well </p><p>6 finished the well and did other work </p><p>7 I drawed manuer a fine day </p><p>8 I cut some logs into and helped Even with his corn </p><p>9 I helped silas Wagle with his corn </p><p>11 I took logs to mill </p><p>12 I husked corn a cold wind and some snow </p><p>13 I helped silas cut corn </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="October_the_14_1909">October the 14 1909</span></h2> <p>14 I helped Wagle in his corn and ditch </p><p>15 I cut corn for wagle a cold wind </p><p>16 I dug my potatoes </p><p>17 I husked corn a fine day </p><p>19 I took logs to mill </p><p>20 I worked for myself and Wagle </p><p>21 I helped myself and Wagle in the ditch a fine day </p><p>22 I worked in the ditch a fine day I went to husk corn for silas to morrow </p><p>23 I helped myself this afternoon </p><p>25 I got a load of cornmeal did some chores </p><p>26 I put shingels on cont go heave </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="October_the_27_1909">October the 27 1909</span></h2> <p>27 I worked on castig's house a cold day </p><p>28 I fixed my stable a cold day </p><p>29 I got some fodder and worked at chanty's house </p><p>30 I worked on Bries house </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_the_1_1909">November the 1 1909</span></h2> <p>1 I worked at aties house it rained this afternoon </p><p>2 I worked at home a fine day </p><p>3 I husked corn a fine day </p><p>4 I husked corn a nother fine day </p><p>5 I strained my hand I did some chores </p><p>6 I fixed a place for my corn </p><p>8 I did chores a wet day </p><p>9 I husked some corn </p><p>10 I husked corn </p><p>11 I finished husking corn </p><p>12 I hauled corn it rained </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="December_the_15_1910">December the 15 1910</span></h2> <p>15 Worked in the bush </p><p>16 cut timber </p><p>17 another day amoung the trees </p><p>19 Worked in the bush </p><p>20 another day in the bush </p><p>21 cut timber fine and cold </p><p>22 another fine day in the bush </p><p>23 a stormy day </p><p>24 We went to barrow </p><p>26 We got home to day </p><p>27 We went to the Bush </p><p>28 a Stormy day </p><p><br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="December_the_19_1910">December the 19 1910</span></h2> <p>29 We went to the bush </p><p>30 another day in the bush the snow is 10 inches deep </p><p>31 We cut bolts and logs a fine day </p></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fda7a2ef9beed403a2060d8ed695eccd.pdf 07d880ad6f9cae9b182fc0ef3045f925 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === == Christina McLennan Diary, 1897-1905... == === A black front cover with a brown left spine https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ffdba268ed55abb991399a70b33f22f.pdf 42cb8085cb41b53c21148431f8ba0d07 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 1897 1. Friday. Fine day. Pa was up early and went to see Murdy, he is improving gradually. The children slept late. They were at the church there was a night watch. 2. Soft snow and rain. Murdy died at noon. I got M {name?} to take M Killop away to green valley. To 1 pan bread {illegible}. 3. Sunday. lovely day a large {illegible} Tassie Dingwall here to stay over night. 4. Uncle Murdy buried today there was a very large funeral. To 2 pans of bread and ham for I got yesterday 60 to 1 lantern 50. 5. Rain and snow today but not cold. Yesterday was as fine as a day in the 1st of May. 6. Freezing in the morning, snowing in the evening. Mr. Brown left for Kingston in forenoon Birdie at the manse today. 7. Fine bright day womens meeting at the manse. My fee offering 25 paid too faithful witness. Bids fee and offering 35. Bot at willins lemons 15 ingar 25 raisins 9. Paid the girls rink trekits. 8. Very fine day no more yet sleighing to 6 {illegible} 30. Paid Fraser for butter lard and sugar got in Dee and 1 gall {illgegible}. 95% 5 {illegible} 1 cake chocolate 9-1 hank fingering yarn 1 onion at willis 5. 9. Saturday. Fine and soft % 1 panibread 20 1 gall {illegible} 40. 10. A large congregation morning and evening. 11. Sent provinder to mill. Jamie cleaned the furn see pipes. To 1 pan bread thick. 12. Fine day. 13. Thought to go to prayer meeting. but went to the manse January 1897 15. Friday. Pa is not very well. 16. Raw day 17. I did not go to church today. Pa is not well. 18. Bold high wind. Birdie is not getting a chance to {illgegible} Finch. she will try tomorrow 19. Mercury fell to 20 below zero. At 8 AM was cold all day. I bake in oven to 1 gall cook oil 18 rice 25 sold Snider onto 2 {illegible}. 20. Mercury up to zero an 9 AM. Far and Donald Robutson call in afternoon. Boys draw 1 load of wood from Salungs place. 21. Turned soft - and mowing. 22. There was no carnival last night on account of snow. Snider and James working hard to clean the ice. Mrs. Donald Kennedy was busier yesterday. A. J. Grant is very poorly. Ran went to Murtingtown this evening to stay a week with D. M. {illegible}. % cook oil 20 tea 25. 23. Snow all day and pretty cold. Randy got his mail from Fraser yesterday making and {illegible} 4.50. Not paid. Sold 3 1/2 {illegible} eggs. at Frasers 70 cream tarter 35. A.J. Grant died at 11 A.M. Will be buried on Tuesday. 24. Mercury down at 20 at 7:30 A.M. don't know how much lower it had been. 25. Mercury down/up to 25 this morning and a cold West-wind. Snow drifting ugly day. {illegible} in morning. The manse took fire in basement. 26. High wind still and drifting. A. J.'s funeral today. The church was warmed the {illegible} was taken in and the Rev A M. Gillway preached the funeral sermon. Bird had a letter yesterday from J. C. Brown. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4fc26c7f163cac13e60c0e44b1122143.pdf d26564a849427db7a1f96488de3d560e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 1849 27. Fine mild day. Donald Keys' wife and Illett were here this afternoon. Fer and Marley drew wood from Salways. 28. Snowing and drifting all day. The boys drew three loads of wood. Had a letter from Uncle Charley. He is in Syracuse. Pa is up again. Jimmie went to Lancaster on Wednesday to get his tooth fixed. He got $4.75 worth of wheat. This is a fine day. Jimmie is clearing the round of the bank. It stormed all day yesterday. 30. Mercury down to 12 below zero this morning. The annual meeting of the church was held last night on the Hill. Pa sent the rent of the rental, let at $4.00. John R. took it. Jimmie went to Cornwall Friday and did not get back yet. 10 P.M. 31. Sunday, fine day. I was not in church in the morning but went in the evening. Jimmie Roy came here from church to stay for a few days. Mr. Vaughn died yesterday, will be buried tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Blues) died in Montreal. Jimmie will be up sick here in St. Mary's tomorrow. February 1849 1. Monday Fine day. Mercury at zero in the morning, higher through the day. The carnival will go on tonight. 75 lbs flour at Whittles $2.90, yeast $.05, 2.45. Marvin and Mordy are going to the trunk market, Mr. Red, white and blue, he also pack of cards. Paid me Jimmie did not go. 2. Another fine day. The girls and Jimmie went to the G. M., got home about 6 P.M. I baked in oven. Nan came home from Marshaltown yesterday. 3. Fine bright day. Allie came for Jimmie. Jimmie went to Moravio Mills, took 23 bush of oats, got in exchange 56 lbs of oat-meal. 4. Far went to Alexandria in morning, got home in afternoon. Horins meeting at J. F.’s over 22 members and visitors, my offering 25-burks 0. 5. Cold, mercury at 6 below zero. Cold wind and heard that there was scarlet fever in the village. At home French home. Jimmie & Mordy went to the cashor. 6. Fine soft day. Birdie & Christiane went to spend the afternoon at Jimmie Dingwell’s. 7. Rain roads very bad. Ran went some place Far drove him to Lancaster 8. I washed today, & churned. Annie is assessing 9. Baked small cakes at the front. 1/2 gal. syrup 25 cts. Sold 2 doz. eggs 44 cts. yesterday. Got 7 spools thread 16 cts Ran got home this evening. 10. Old man on the war path. All the boys went some where with the horses I got bread trimmings 13, 3 yds. broad 10 2 1/2 yds. cotton 20. Ballance for Anville & Franca It is a very fine day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/141aa0d81e15074548f38ec59797d93f.pdf d30b347f4c99a01d4052913c46486eaf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == February 1897 == 10. Lillian McLeman from Lancaster called this afternoon. Birdie has the Grippe. 12. Dull with high wind in the morning. Turned stormy about noon, snow 6 PM with a rough wind. Will be our severest storm yet. Mr. Blackmore of Lancaster preached a very good sermon. Not many in session. The Grippe is in every house in the village. Mr. Long did not get home until 8 PM yesterday. 13. A better attendance at church. Mr. Watson preached. I pulled coal oil at Grange. 14. A very heavy snowstorm out for the day and the Grippe. This afternoon's reading was for Foreign Missions. Mr. Long is better. Birdie is well today. 15. Jimmie went off early. Murdoch's apprehensions are lightened. Birdie is not so well today. 16. Jimmie off early. Murdoch is better, leaves down. Birdie as usual. Abram brought butter gross weight – 39 lbs at .18. 17. Jimmie went off early. Will not be home tonight. Snow to the 25th. Murdoch improving. Birdie 18. Marion was at a party at Deplia. Masons last night. Pa & Han. to Lancaster to Master's meeting. I have a cold and sore bones. I am afraid it is grip. 19. I am in for grip. 20. Douglas's wife is poorly. Had twins. They were buried today. Pa got 80 lbs of sugar. 21. I came upstairs for the day. 22. I am not very well. 23. Boys drawing wood. Weather stormy. 24. Jimmie left for [Cross?], will not be home until Thursday morning. Got 700 flour at Fellies 2.90. Weather stormy. == February 1897 == 25. The E.E. had a social Tuesday night – made about $17.50. Mrs. Evan Dingwall died 10 A.M. Pa & J. pulled coal oil. 26. Friday fine bright day. Sent a letter to Uncle Sandy. Jimmie went to Crosswell's to see about iron posts. 27. Fine bright day. Cold wind. Pa & Tom down. Pa went to Connell's. Snider paid two months rent - $6.00. I was doing a little work. 28. Cold day, high wind. Mrs. Dingwall and her son took the corpse into the church and had a sermon. Uncle Donald & Mary were over. James McKenna, Daniel's son called this afternoon. Birdie was out today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b17ec69806a228d4e9fb63e5a1a363d3.pdf f0a536cf4ba13e2c987947ba4c1f9b61 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == March == 24 Sunday 24. Arrived 23. April 41. 25 Snow all day, and a little sunshine, heard that Mrs. Sandy John McDonald died today, and Mr. S. P. Sylvester died at Pontiac last fall. Home & Far were at Lancaster. 26 Rainy all day, some wind and a little snow. Annie came home about 4 P.M. sick with croup. 27 Dull day, Bridie & I went to see my aunt Katie, she is very poorly, we called at Sandy's & Fmoi. Sent reminder to Will, heard Mr. McArthur of Lancaster was buried today with masonic rites. 28 Fine day, made a washing, Fan got word to get ready to go to Mexico. 29 Wrote to Seiber & Kingle, work like sugar weather. 30 Another fine day. 31 Got a letter from L. & P. and a cheque for 134.85 for rent & c. Mr. Lancaster had it cashed lost 60 cts. Paid Dr on 25.30 on note 4 for value received 29.30 - 134.85 - 95 cts, still with H. McDougall. July 28th. It cleared up in the morning and I took Fan and Allan about ten in the morning to Bowers. The mare was shod 10. Paid 25 cts. Mary & James came up yesterday and they leave for Lanark today to Mr. Stewart's. Mr. Linde got 18 lbs of flour today. John got 6 lbs. of sugar 25. 18 lbs. == April 1889 == 1. Very fine day. Heard that my aunt Kate died this morning. Union meeting at Mr. Elder's. Mr. Griggs 25 cts. 10 for Mrs. D. McLennan. A few The English. 1 gall coal oil 20. 2 lamp chimneys. 2. Fine day, roads bad. Marvin & I went to hunt Kates with in the afternoon. Saw a number of [illegible]. 3. 10. sugar 25. tea 25. 4. Was in church and heard Daniel Scott my off 5 cts. 5. Gave 2. 2. of. 20 cts to Marvin 1.20. to Will. Jennie is on the mend today on horseback. 6. 7. 3 spools B. thread 2. 2 port cards 3. 7. Bridie is not well today, has blankets. 8. Kindly went to the East Farm to fish. Got 4 fine ones. 20 bottle coal oil. 9. Fine day. Snow all day. Ground covered. 10. Bathed in snow. The anniversary of our marriage, and I never thought of it until now. 7 P.M. 20 below zero. 11. Was in church, Marvin & Marvin off 5 cts. 12. Washed a few things. Snowed most of the all off. Annie left for North side B. river. 13. Warm. Some rain cleansed the furnace pipes to work all on Sunday. Is better now. Bridie is not gaining very fast. 14. Bright in morning, drizzled in afternoon. Run went to Lancaster. Got $20 from Mr. Honeywell. paid Sandy 1.50 for overshoes, .75 for rubbers 8.75 for cloths 11. Paid Fraser $7 for making suit & furnishing trimmings. 15. Rev. R. Ervin & A. G. McDonell paid a pastoral call. Jimmie got home, had finished the assessing. 16. Rain https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e3e7be6d94b33aa9ff6e20adef1be285.pdf b7127a054491d59eb06f112eef13ac45 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == April 1894 == 18 Was in church, not many present, a funeral in afternoon, a William Conroy from the 9th branch, who died in Cornwall. 19 Jimmie left this morning for Toronto. Gave him 25 for himself (advance) 2.50 to make some purchases 25. for timber, (a barn) 2.50 to make some purchases at T. Eaton, sent for 10 worth of cotton gingham flannelette thread small necessaries, turned cold. 20 Morning down to zero frying, froze water solid in some basins in the cookhouse. Far got 5 dres 3. success this evening. McDonell finished cutting cords of wood. 21 Still cold. I made a small showing. 22 Fine, but cold wind looks like a change. 23 Jimmie came home this morning. Ridgway & sons here shelling wood, Monday, borrowed a cart to drive in the woods, put a clothes line up, Saturdays, Robt & c. 25 cts box of yeast. Paid Monday $20. 4.52 for value received. 24 Some wind. Jyds drove to Lancaster. 25 Fine warm in morning with rough wind degrees to rain in afternoon. 26 Morning bright & warm. In afternoon turned cold & wet. Gave 1.20 to run to pay for a Telegram. 27 Turned cold in the night. Ground covered with snow, an ugly day. 28 Wednesday snow all off. 29 Jimmie got through with the assessment roll and went with it to McElharron's 6 1/2 lbs tea 38 cts - 1 gallon coal oil, 2 lamp chimneys 30 cts. 30 6 lbs meat from McKervin 63 - 100 of flour from Willie 2.40. One box from T. Eaton's came on Wednesday sent for some cotton and silk 1.52. Jimmie returned 15, had Ridgway & son shelling wood, Drew two loads of hay from Fraser. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f75e0afbb5316493594fe62c75e9d166.pdf 3798b22ff15bef43b4b0b0aff0ca4fc7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == May 1871 == 19. Fine day, to Dr. Mrs. Caster 47. Wrote some a/c’s, Flower, Corn, carrots turnips pot. Bignon to show, F. men not well, Ministry, Can. Bible &. 20. Rain all day 21. Rain in forenoon Ministry. Came home 6 P. M. Mr. & Mrs. Left in the morning for Cornwall. Mrs. Miller for McKee 22. Fine day, Planted grass fruit last night. B. & made solucitors at Y. Ad 30-60. AB tree 25. 23. Fine in morning, B. & C. turned to noon offering today for Kindlay Agd. Minister Rid off. 24. Fine all day, Birdie D. went to make a few calls in the Ev. Mrs. Dan Campbell was buried on Sunday. She got some roots at Mrs. R. Flemings, Daughter out in my coat. 25. Rain all day. Gave my measure to James Smith for a black suit, wrote but don’t pay. 8 yds B. lace 25.75 26. Fine. 8 yds B. lining 72. 4 yds black lining 42 & twine 54. 4 yds B. N. lining 30. 1 yd. Linton 8. 1 yd. Midge 48. 1 yd. mat 10. 12 yds dress goods, 15, 120 1.30 27. Y. & F. some. 20. Fruit 4 & yesterday. 28. Y. 6th, Y. 30. 2. Sugar 25. 1 jar lard 20 29. F. 2 cans salmon 25. 6 1/4, 6 black silk 25. Jennie Sandy born, our nice housemaid gone home tonight 30. Dull and drizzly all day. Macpherson getting out manure. 31. Sunday fine day == June == 1. Working at my [unclear] 2. Fine day. Settles letters 33. Paid 280.60 from Friday. Got my base from Jessie 57. 3. 1,000 to Cornwall 4. Evening. Got home about 2, & rained all day. 5 tickets to Cornwall 80. Gave Bird 37 for pair rubbers bot 2 little crackers, Liverpool McFee & the boys got molasses, stayed at Fraue 5. Cleared up. J & Luff 38. Paid the 28 & 33. 6. Some rain. Bird got home, had his flowers for me. Canvas 25. [unclear] trimming 23. Witty, Kennedy, did Dudley. 7. B. 1 yd. boys working at fun. Drawing [unclear] for building. I made a washing, Bird is getting ready to go to Apple Hill. Mason began to move a barn at James Smiths 8. Dull day. Jimmie went to Cornwall to attend the Jigg. Birdie got a ride to Apple Hill with D. McIntosh, who was at Renfrew. Prompt, I gave her 45. 9. Drizzle all day, 8. P.M. heavy rain 10. Rain all day, Jimmie got home 6 P.M. & finished drawing stone for [unclear] foundation. I will finish the mason work tomorrow. 11. Y.W. met at Dromore. 27 off 25. Pushed 10. $35. 12. Y.W. Marrions dress 80, got it at Lancaster 50 13. Y. got camors 50. I got short [unclear] 7. & sugar 39 14. [unclear] 45. 2 new apples 35. Rain 53 15. Heavy rain last night. The barn was raised today. The School game came off. [unclear] town made 24 points over Cornwall. [unclear] Marion 19 & 9. P.M. thursday [unclear] Inders Jail 93. I have paid 9.12 on this winter up till now. Tea 25. 16. Mr. [unclear] of Martintown preached in after [unclear] 17. Meade a lot-washing. & sugar 25 18. B. had [unclear] over, Roy went to Lancaster. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0db83a18a5d6a789d033782fc73606af.pdf 6a3374621f7369d03b804bac849960cc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == June 1899 == 16. T. Cavenage 20, News 24. 17. Fine day done a little weeding in onions. 18. Marion & Murdie went to Cornwall to the School Games. Cornwall won on Lacrosse and is ahead of Williamstown. Grace Marion 10. 19. Done some weeding and planted Beans. Murdie hoed potatoes & corn. Beef 52 cts. 20. Fine day but cool. Mr. McKay of Summerville preached. Mr. Matheson in evening. 21. Monday, washed. 22. Jimmie drove Kate to Murdie's buggy to Cornwall to the Jubilee. Murdie and Ran the cow in the star in account of an earthquake in Mexico. Bonfire on brick yard. Some boys stole the cannon from Martintown last night. 23. To 100 plants at Welles 2.20. 24. Baked in oven. To sugar 25. 25. To Cavenage 20 cts. 26. Marion drove to Apple Hill for Murdie. Flora McGimmon from Kingston came with her niece Nora Ann to try the Celebrance began next week. Mrs. Stanley & Mrs. Kennedy spent the afternoon here. I canned apples 16 cts. 27. I went to Mr. Tatum's preaching. He had communion. To 1/2 c. raisins 20 cts. occasional droughts. 28. To Mr. 18 Cavenage 25. Gentle rain. J. P. Mr. Tatum last night – Mrs. & Mr. McLeavy left. Baked in oven. To 22 lbs butter 40. 29. 4 pm in afternoon for Flora Ann. == July 1899 == 1. Saturday, Murdie & I went to the U.F.M.S. meeting at John Knox. My offer 25 & $10.00. Paid the Registered fee 10 each. 35. 2. To 2 1/2 roller 44, beef also 27. 71. 3. To sugar 25. 4. Very hot. Mercury up to 84, Mr. Green at home and preached. 5. Washed in morning. Got 14 lbs butter 24. corn starch 10 cts. Murdie, up to 94. 6. Jimmie, D.D. and a Mrs. Ferguson called on their way to Lancaster and took Murdie with them. Jimmie went and took Marion. The District Council met there. 22. 7. Killed a lamb. Commenced with the potatoes. Mrs. Ferguson. Murdie to McLennie to see Misses. Graceley & McLennie. 8. Very hot Mr. Green preached long fee in church. 9. To Mr. McGilloway in church Mr. McGill. preached. To 5 tins 5 lbs butter tickle to arm. 1.1. Got 14 lbs 15 4 lbs claw. 1.24. 39. 10. Jimmie Brown came this morning on a bake. Mr. McGilloway preached and served the table. Mr. McGilloway preached a sermon to the Proctor at 3 & 7. Mrs. John Marsell was buried at 4 & 7. Turned back and rain again fell. The collection was for French Evangelization. 11. Rain to farm Broad 125. 12. Rain to farm Broad 20. Rain again. 13. To 4 lbs claw 20. Rain again. 14. More rain. 15. Fine day both a little dry. Weeding. 11. 16. Another fine day. From Rosie 62 lbs beef. 39. * 2 lb Cavenage from Mr. Irwin. 15. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d2fd79d4144210d7b2dddceb514fe5b1.pdf 1fd61ee9ff749efa76d722020bf5e760 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == July 1889 == 16. W. Potter, 48 lbs., Farquharson put in black bay. 17. Fine day. Far. two loads hay. Had a paper from Far. Mexio Herald. 18. A pretty good congregation. Alicie Scott preached. Mr. & Mrs. Far. Robertson called. 19. Bride washed. Brie 5 lb. Nise 30. 70 1/2 pm. Bread 20. yeast 5. sugar at 4 per lb. glass 0. 20. Our young folk went to Temples Re. Noe. 21. Hot day for farm. Bread 20. starch 10. 22. Heavy rains for two or three hours. 70 1/2 pm. Angus 25. Two cans salmon 25. Kate Hay Jane 87 was here to dinner. I gave her 50 cts for butter. She will bring it on Sunday. 23. There was very heavy rain today. Had a letter from Mrs. Kerr Alexandria. Uncle Don and family were here. 78 & Mrs. New Burns. Dr. & Mrs. Rogers called. I baked in oven. Got pine yesterday at Willie 2.25. 24. Rain all forenoon. Called up at 3 P.M. Dr. King's brought the butter. Jamie gave me per. 25. Cloudy day. For average congregation. Morning and evening. C. E. of South Branch were down. 26. Fine day. Jamie cut some meadow. Bride washed. 27. Quite bright. 1 doz eggs 10. 2 lb cheese 25. butter 12. Hello Blakie here 25. sugar 25. molasses. Cast oil 44. M. drank 35 cts. salt 10. Miss Clark & Dr. son in. Mr. Hamilton took wine here. Mrs. Kerr & daughter Jessie & Mr. McPhee came at 2 P.M. to remain over night. Angus put in heads of hay from our meadow. 28. Fine morning at 5 A.M. Nov 4 P.M. Still rainy. 7 1/4 lbs black at Moore 45 cts. Day eggs 25. The Alexandria guest here yet. 29. Wrote our guest are merry. They cannot 11. 7 1/2 lbs butter 30. Farm bread 20. 2 cans 25. Donald Robertson called. == August 1887 == 1. Sunday a good many in church 2. Getting Pa ready for the Springs. 3. Pa left at 5 A.M. Mr. Jeb B. left for Kennedale Monday for Toledo. Mitie went to a C.E. picnic at Lone Star point. 4. Rain last night, dull all day. Took Jasper to Johnson's. Sent $2.00 by Tassie Smith to Eutown for shoes for the girls. 5. Went with Mr. Grim to Woman Meeting at Miss Drenguolls My Glowing 25. Pants 10. 6. 7. M. cheese 30. 7. Jimmie took Mamie to Lancaster to dentist. 8. Fine day. A large congregation. 9. Mrs. Fisk, Mr. Harmon & Mr. Gray broke two watchmen. 10. 7. Mayes 25. cheese 20. Paid Tassie 25 for Express on girls’ shoes. 11. Rain all day. 11. Rain all night. Pa came home. 12. All are going one way, went to the Sabbath. pic mic. took my book to Mary & had one of the girls. Temp was low and turned the primus 25th to a prout. Entertainment in D. C. Hall. 13. D. Angus 25. Pa is not well since he came home. 14. Fine day. Boys working at farm. Salary for L. in train of hay. 9 cheese cost 35. 14. 6 L. Large Lummins one 15, one 25. Sent a letter and some papers to F. on Wednesday Friday we came & Maudie from L. from Moon 25th. 15. We had a good many in church. 16. Wished it looks like rain. 7 of farm load 6 to farm 5.30. killed an old hen. 17. Miss Drummond & Miss Drummond were here visiting. the ground for the State. W. L. Maroon are to tea at Town Rd. I can preach so Pa is not. any better. D. Bottle Fragrent 5. 18. Pa came today. 9 cheese 30c. 75. B. Bottle. 1.74 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/56b927b076b71d78ce53aeff25f7549f.pdf e0ae311a339ce4533625cec4bc123769 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == August 1887 == 19. Thursday 20. 7 Anger 25. 21. 22. I stayed in Smythe. Pa is not doing well + Bought 2 lbs of bread. 9 tart. 20. 23. Washed today. 7 lbs butter 45c. 45. 24. Rain in evening. Baked. 9 butter. 25. Rain all day. Monty went to North St. Bird & I washed the old buggy. Pa is still in bed. Bird, Monty & I [aimlessly] went to the Manor. 26. Cloudy all day. A pic mic on the fourth I M Brunch. All our boys went but [J. F. Drunk] [appeared still] fine day. Met a harvest day, to [sawmage] and [risk]. 75c 28. Fine day. 7 galls coal oil 18c. 1 lb butter 45c. 60 D. F. McDonald paid $2.00 for rent. Pads [gun] married [took] [name] was ill made sick with toothache that is talking from far 29. Very fine day. La Mint $2.00 for organist [fund] 30. Very fine day. Bird & I made a large washing J. E. Brown visited [Drummond] yesterday. Pa is around today and eats heartily. 31. 7 Anger 25. 2 lbs tea 25. cakes 3 pies 15c. 40 [Buy Mr Drunk] get any good sheets from Emily 25c. 25 Got 7 lbs of beef from M Hoven. Pa got a bottle of tonic from [Tanny] 50c 50 == Wednesday, this is the day of the Sons of Scotland == 1. The [Nie at Hamiltons Island]. And it is all that can be desired. Our girls and boys went to London today. Fine day. Meeting there was off. 2. [Index 10]. 7 sugar 25. Cheese 29. The maintenance [bo] of J. took the [former boy] update 1 [Ramp] broke two prizes. 3. Pa & I went to Kenyon spent a very pleasant day. [Ann Willow, Duncan M Lemon, aged 87] Pa and big [Able's] workers gave [Baird] for R. 2 40 4. Fine day 5. Another fine not a large congregation 6. Getting ready for the exposition making [flower] [Actron Fanny, Ellen, [Drove], Funnel, Pass, [Auguest] [Word torn] 7 sugar 25. 20 25 lbs flour 75c 7. Tuesday, not many at the fair. Today very fine. 8. Hot between 3:30 & 20.00 at the fair my ticket 25 Kids got 3 [large Monies] 30 for fat [Nannie 2d] for 3 years Milken cow 9. Pa & I went to [Dande] Douglas's. After dinner [and] Mary E, went to the front to call on Mrs [Me Eery] enjoyed it very much 10. Hot 6 measure. Gathered 80. today 90. Pa and I went in afternoon to Donald Rey. got butter 7 lbs at 6 lbs - 56. Had [Henril] for day 25 - 81 7 & 25 stock 35. Donald Kennedy died today his wife died in January. Hally M [Shadden]died yesterday. She went to school here. 11. The [land who went Thursday to Jan Kent Hill]got home at 6 p.m. M Richie is very kind. 12. Turned cool. A very pleasant day. 13. Bird, Marion, Jamie & myself are sick. A cold old late laugh. 14. Mr Brown left for Toronto. He will not be back until next summer. Monty went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bdd88c2d0c859c68dd2cdb48566d85ca.pdf c829312deeb52f6b7095b640034e33d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == September 1879 == To Alexandria, to a Conservative Meeting to select a candidate for the Local House. Dr. McDonald was chosen. Tinder paid up 6 months' rent. 1 1/4 M of tea 25 & 2 lbs 8oz 37. 7 1/2/gall wool oil 1/0. 16 One day 17 To John aged 24. Burried. 18 William Campbell died at 1 A.M. Father Rob & I went to the buriel. 20 Made a washing. 21 A large funiral, Service in the Church. no.5 boxes 30. 22 2 quarts vinegar 20 mixed spices 5. 2 lb brown sugar 8 Marvin went with Mundy to Alex andina 1 pair boots 25. 23 2 1/2 yards ribena 15 1/4 blue lung 15 3/4 canvas 37. 2 1/2 yard water & 1 pint paint oils 1 pint turpentine 20. roll gran sugar 25. 24 2 100 lb & 30. worm broom. 2 lemons 12. quart 5 3 lb sausages 20. justices direckment got for Mrs. Carins 14. 1/2 pint brandy 30 Harry Roy brought 2 lb butter 30. 25 My family & I baked my oven. 26 Fine day forenoon began to rain at 2 P.M. did not rain much. Mr. McLean, student, preached. 27 I washed. turned cold. 28 Frost at night. Sent letter to Sandy for Fe. 29 went off for Marrville today. the fall fair. 30 Went to Admin Yesterday 29th Muddy went to Ex. McGill got home the same day. patriarch of Mr. Conman Chicago yesterday. Very fine day. == October 1879)== 1 Friday. Very fine and warm. Jamie went to Marthas town to the funeral of Mrs. McShaden. Murphy went to the S. Branch to trim a horse for a Mr. McKley. & made a deal at 3/26. 2 Another fine fine off again. drew wood was funeral in Fornow, Walter from Fats. 3 Fine day frost last night. L & Mr McLachlan from Pineville preached fine out back 24 4/0 P.M. 4 Same day. made black dye sugar 25 6 adues 5 30 mining 5. 5 Died & Christy Cattarnach arrived at Marguis. Johnson (his right knee) was killed in Cornwall today by a derrick falling on him. The death of Neal Dow is announced in today papers 28 aged 94. 6 Dull day The husking corn — 7 Fine day but cold. Thompson remains were brought home last night and buried in Lancaster today 1/7 Mr. Went & measures sent mention. 8 Fine day Friday before communion Mr. Methown preached to a small congregation. Got the pigs, many. 9 Rev D Temple preached to a small congregation. 10 Large Congregation. Offering for Home Mission put in £3: 15/- of seeds & grapes on Saturday from Virdiky fire from Lancaster 3/5 35. 11 Received the grapes, Fruit on Sunday see french. 12 Jamie got 3 1/2 of sugar at R. McDoug also 2lb 1.00. 13 Enman McRae was buried today. Many laughed at wine down shovels were reserved from. 9 Fine day uncle Donald was sent yesterday Ev a dismortal took place, was he is no danger. 16 Frinse for wine bottled. sweet plumed prairs for aund Jella & Mundy at E. Hotthes. 2 1/4 lb bice 25. 5 2 lb forsc. 2 D. J. Algie. for bores ced for. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df31bf827b44cdd933f0017fb302e124.pdf 9507ade95257cfbfc27811178a748ece Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == October 1879 == 14 Very fine day. Rob went to Montreal for 2 g of brandy & 5/7 got 10 1/2 lb McCameron butter from Lancaster. 3 pairs of boots and slippers 30 32. 15 The K. of F. trial last night was good my ticket 15. Presbyterians took the day and Lady 7 3/4 lbs sausages 30. 16 Warm summer heat. 17 Cold wind. 18 Cold and raw. Belgiom Bg. 82. Mrundy went. 19 Very fine day, quite warm. We washed the windows on Monday. 20 Fine day high wind. A. C. McDonald’s Brush is on fire under the marsh, and there is lots of smoke. 21 Another warm day. 24 lbs sausages 25. 15 lbs long hams, went to Lancaster. They washed the windows came home at 4 P.M. closing up. 22 Dull day Saturday, no congregation. R. Tho. G. Gray preached and practiced a disappoint occasion. 23 Fine day. Large congregation. Rev. McCabe called to the Missionaries. 26 Reverend Mcalister at Vankham & Ferguson and Thomas at Blakerstown. 27 Wednesday windy day, frost tonight. Fine day, quite warm, worked a little in the forenoon. 28 Fine cold wind, cold at Walker, turned. Thanksgiving dinner and went to the F. Mc. 14 yds. 30 Friday the heat at night. Mrs. E. McKaysktones, later in Montreal & other occasion of 31 Very fine day. Started to S. Craig. Auction of Mr. Bennett’s assets and furniture. Mr. Archer’s papers. 32 Large Congregation. Mr. Carter preached a moving meeting, very good. == November 1879 == 1 Monday drizzled all day. Panning done. 2 Covered were turkeys with spareribs sent to N. McKenzie, got the 5/1 first rate. 3 Fine day. Traveled all day yesterday, roads are pretty bad. Mr. J. E. Kaysher from Cornwall came back today. Duncan Robertson of Montreal was due for communion drove home to Lancaster. 4 Fine day and bright 12/9. Mr. S. Metcalf & John’s call my offering 10. 5 12 lb peas & vegetables and corn, sugar 15 0 46 6 Gale late 3/0. 16 1/2 lb butter 6 1/2 turnover 17. 7 Saturday. Fine day. 8 Cold day not many in church. Good sermon. 9 Fine day. preached and answered. there was more enough to value the weeds. 10 Covered 12 to Mr. Milliken and it was a letter for $25 for a visit. Richmond British Columbia. 11 Snow about 2 inches it melted away quickly. 12 8 took the day, took place preaching. felt cold. 13 Muddy left for Pepield 5 P. M. Mr. McLeod took home, Mr. Indigo, in the afternoon for home, come from Charlestown 2. 12 18 bags flour from Milliken 27 1/2. soft wood all 2/15. clay rough, saw 3 1/2 with 6 1/2 butter 27 1/2 7 15 furs in storage. 14 Fine day Wednesday. we wrote some home. made him very sick at Montreal with two days rest. 15 We heard the Committee of yesterday the original date was 5 years and then took it by surprise he saw Mr. Mundy at Thomas. the rest stood 7-8. 16 Old man on Cragsfield again. 13 1/2 letter from Mr. McK. also small in Wall. 17 Sunday Judson was clear. 18 Apple congregation good. Disley hear the people in town said a fine sermon. 33. 19 Very fine yesterday. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/873180ff24b44e59b857d8beb3971f20.pdf 2e13a4749901f339a335e5d12d79b406 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == November 1894 == 16 Monday. Made a small washing 17 Very fine day. Took in the nets 18 A very cold day. 2/5 lb butter 25 cts. R got $3 in votes for the academy 157. 19 Very cold in the room. 20 Cold. The river is good. I’m able to do it. Monday was at Mr. McKim’s. Jennie was at Glencoe. Donald the middle of the week 21 Cold and snowing a little tonight. 22 Mild day. Ground wet. 1 gal coal oil for matches 25 cts 23 Called J. C. O. in the evening. Mr. Shaw was there. 24 Fine day. I wrote Mrs. McKenzie 2 ½ lbs of beef straight through the cutter made entirely. Birdie was training and came home on a horse sent to the stables by noon at Murdock’s. This was late coming out on the way. The mill and bridge were very fine in the middle. Killed the cow, Ohad Monday, Dunbar's funeral at 1 o'clock. Mr. Morchison and Mr. Snedick were present, not many out. A man fell about 9 am, turned to rain. Brick foundations are very poor tonight. A pleasant evening. Went to the camp all day. Uncle Donald McDonall. We are trying to build a small house. About 42. The cow that was on Saturday week is down over. 28 Sunday. Cold and bright. Temperance Sunday. Dr. Emerson preached from Isaiah 28:8. Subject from I Chronicles. A splendid address. 29 Done the washing. Very fine day. 30 A glorious day. Fine day. Things going on as usual. Harry Snowdon rode to Marlathion to consult the C. of the academy. 2 ½ lb butter 25 cts. Received 2 lbs mackerel 50. Moved two pints of apple sauce from barrels. == December 1894 == 1 Saturday. Began to snow about 8 a.m. Mr. Gorman 2 Sunday. Fine day. Mild, moon full tonight. 3 Monday. All day Monday went to Cornwall as far as Martin’s. Arrived home at 2:30, not paid. 4 Very fine day. Mild, moon full tonight. 5 Tuesday night. Edwin McCrum came to visit. 6 Uncle Donald and Mary were out. They brought a small sleigh of pork from market to Collins. Edwin McCrum spent the afternoon and evening here. The old crow was 102 years. 7 Ethel T. paid 25 cts. B. paid for frames 80 cts. Began to rain about 6 a.m. Mr. McCormick and I visited all day. Had a letter from Ferguson. 8 Drizzled all day. Had a letter from Ferguson at 9 p.m. from Lancaster. 9 Cold day (no more rain or frost) not many home for lumber. 10 Fine bright day. Cold for lumber. 11 Dull day. Frost (no more rain or frost) not many for lumber. 12 Wednesday. Cloudy day. Took some things to the house. 13 Uncle Sam or way back from the West. The T.D. church is going on nicely. Small crowd. 14 Sunday. The meeting was held in the Mission House, a large congregation and many people. 15 To paid Aunt Kate 2/6. Took it home from the bank. 16 The paid Aunt Kate 2/6 for last year's pears. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/624cdd2368a94c8d488f412ea457d15f.pdf 6a1e1d6e279200c56e469f11a906bff5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == December 1894 == 14. Coloured up 26 1/4 lbs. cod oil 15. Munday left this morning for Van Camp's Mill to see the temperance advocate, to take Chester to Montreal tomorrow if it continues. Horse will be alright tomorrow, I hope. 16. Fine day. Cold. 17. Munday went to Lancaster to meet the boys, Nills & Munday came home this evening with nothing to eat. George came home this morning from Chesterville. David got a team for Charlie tonight. Drove Charlie home. 18. Roads very bad. 19. Drove to Thos. Markell's along with the other stock. Snowed about 5 in. Snow deep. 20. Wrote to Miss Annie Chester. 21. Moved in the oven today, the roof today. Munday was at Mr. Brisson's yesterday. He drove past again this afternoon today. 22. Monday cold. Saw John Brown in the evening. I was trimming a boy's overcoat. 23. Several men were out this way. Mr. Robertson got a load of shingles, took the fifth to some other farm. 24. Mr. Connor's took turkey 18 lbs $2.65. Fine day for Christmas. All were at church except for the Donald & Louise. Paid $2.65. Ethel went for Edward & Kate. 25. Nice warm day. Not many in church. Victoria Duncan in Montreal (Mr. Rose) was sick this morning after a week's illness. Ruby paid 3 months' board. 26. Fine day for traveling, 12 inches snow at 2:10 a.m. 27. Done the washing. Very fine day. 28. Finished all at home. Had supper. Sold 2 1/2 lbs. 1.50. 29. This night was fine but a large number made a party from John's this day. Munday went to Bryan's with Munday. == January 1895 == 1. Saturday. Uncle Marion & Munday went to Maxville. I & Marion went up to Munday's room, comfortables & blankets, & talked New Year. Dr. Ferguson & James on. 2. Munday got some meat at the shop today, steak, some beef & pork. 3. Fine day. Snowing tonight. Munday went to church, Mr. A.C. Thomas & Ferguson for Massie. There is no meeting at the St. Andrew’s church. 4. Munday saw Miss Nellie Murray. Marked 26 ft. 1st. M.P. McIntyre, Douglas’ child did not get a chance. James Ferguson was born. 5. Fine day. Munday went up to Uncle Donald's. Mr. G. B. Tanner is reading. Some beautiful songs at Miss Mallory's. 6. This day Munday heard about Mr. A. Stewart, Postmaster of Mallorytown, who was there today. Ethel bought some apples. Mild, frosty. Moon good roads. Fine today. William, Elizabeth, and Mr. Gillard & wife in from Kenyon today. 7. Another fine day. Thomas Selling, Miller of Martintown was there here today. 8. Very nice day. A large congregation, Mr. Donahue preached a fine discourse. The meeting in the hall was very well attended. 9. Fine day. Good moonlight. Little longer in the evening. 10. Mild, fine day, but rough. The gable ends about added on to the corner of the house yesterday by Jim Glover. Snow falling. 11. Snowing very fast, and quite cold. Margaret & I did not get home from Braggards, but he gave me the ride home. 12. Mild day. A great crowd in attendance at the club meeting this evening. Snow deep. 13. Mild day with rain. More snow & drizzled all night. Ferguson got home from his drive about 9. Drove to Lancaster. 6/6. 14. Rain & frost. Came on 8:20. Munday went to the club meeting at 8 o'clock. The roads are in fair shape. Gray branches are standing. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eacc822320b579eb80204baba3a561d8.pdf aa245ac5c09a5cf8903f3e18e75a2a39 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == January 1895 == 14. Munday got home yesterday and I off for home today. I stopped at G. Markell's, got a few things, and got home early, not feeling well. Maria. 15. Sarah’s first day at school. Nice day. Began to snow at night. Robert H. Markell's child ill. Munday called at R. McDonalds. Mary J. called in. Ethel came here for a ride. Mrs. D. took tea. Mr. McMaster returned this evening from Maxville. Munday went home this evening. Had a letter from Agnes and one from Mr. Rutherford. My cold is getting better. 16. Nice sleighing today. Very calm and bright. 17. Cold, my cold is better. Religous, $2.06 for rent. 18. Brought calf at 7:30. M.P. at home of the sick. Tomorrow we are to take the children to Mrs. Macpherson’s. There in the evening were the McLellans, Dan & Mrs. Falconer, where were the southern skies of the night on his arrival. 19. A woollen collection was this night. Mr. E. went to Alexandria this morning. Got home at 5 P.M. Heavy time. 20. Nice day. Very cold. Eunice came home Friday at 3 P.M. Munday & Daisy came to Maxville. Went to Sunday School. It is snowing. Marion came at 6 P.M. Munday got 1 kettle. 21. Saturday, snowed all day. Large work to Lancaster. 22. Fine day. Quiet, many in church, long walk. 23. Storm ceased. James went out with Owen’s plough. 24. Got the water on Saturday as per Mr. Kit’s. 25. Sunday service. Did not finish, but went to bed. Got home very late. Mr. Munday went to Cornwall. 20. 26. A little rain. Roads bad to the end of the water. 27. Went to Fitzpatrick's for Mr. Wille called. 28. Munday got the house built. Ethel got a letter from Mr. D. after dinner. We had a nice supper. 29. Nice day. Munday got home at 9 P.M. on the way. Mr. Munday came to Maxville. 21st a Sunday. 30. Mild, pleasant day. 31. Very mild, but cloudy. Harry McMaster came here last night. He went to Alexandria for the mail. The weather was fair at the school. == February 1895 == 1. Friday, Eunice & Harry both left for Toronto. 2. Finished some flour and bay for winter weight $6.50. 3. Munday & all went to St. Mary’s for lumber & $10.00 and saw the fence. 4. Men on the ground at midnight. 5. Very fine day, not cold. Eunice here about 4. 6. Snowing this morning. Very bleak. The furnace pipe is very smoky. 7. Nice day. Robert McLellan in our garden all day. I began to repair & stop from 2:30 until 25. 2.86 8. Fine day. Ethel, Kenworthy & Lizzie McLellan are in for an evening visit. 9. Agnes & Munday were here this afternoon for a visit. 10. The Presby. Don’t understand. Were $3.26 or $3.27 11th & 13th. 11. Saturday evening. Munday went to Lancaster to break a road to E.L. Fraser. Signed Horton’s book. 12. Fine day. Total amt. $99.94. Received 3.02. 13. Mild day in the community. Sent to Mr. May, Trustee. 14. Not many in church. Church kept up well. 15. Fine day. Mr. Donald preached on his return. 16. A large congregation. Offering for F. Mudge was $2.18. 17. Hardisty is getting ready to go to the Klondyke today. Very fine day. 18. Kenworthy left this evening. Brittle had a nice sermon for the church, reading of Teniers. Got home at 10. 19. Nice day. 20. Rough. Left this evening, I write this. 21. January 25th 2 1/2, by butter 3.06 22. Rough storm. Began snow last night. 23. Blowing all day. J. M. Wallace gone. 3. 24. This day was quite nice. Eunice & Catharwood are getting married. This evening is Mr. Day's promotion. He is from Monaghan. 25. Munday brought a nice treat from his father. 26. A fall could be seen. Had a letter from the Donald. He is not doing well with his work at Niagara Que. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c52fabc74157814479dab50eaeaf4ac2.pdf 5570dfc7658d4d08dd8f3a0d09e8017c https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/61b832a0b4883ab55b40eff2098980fc.pdf cab77df0c0bb771164ccc0fe8bed2fc2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == March 1892 == 16 Wednesday, fine day, dull in morning. Sent a letter to Landcroft, Jim, have a load of manure home from Tyers house, Jim went with us to Lang's sale. 17 Fine, some snow going fast. The water is high over the West Bridge. I think the water is higher than I ever saw it. 18 Another fine day. The Bruce Company of Canada come in the Hall and had George Trotter of Belleville give them $3.00 we had 1,748.25 tons. 19 Fine day, the water is one 1 1/2 ft from the letter board. 20 Fine day, sold 3 doz. eggs 2.25, to Angus 25, paper, 7 calamus and cash. 21 Another fine day, not many in churches, loads are the result, not running. 22 A fine day, all work in the shanty, much talk by the look of things from Downley. 23 Wet forenoon in the shanty, gave table and coffee to the company last meeting, it was a great success. 24 Lovely weather. Drove team of colts. 25 W. & J. Fennell are invited to J. Dugnell tonight. Went to a little party, got home at midnight. 26 Another fine day, the water observing nicely on the flat, some sows out all morning, took them to the party, took the team at bargain. 27 Fine day, took hay, came home fine, got fish. 28 It made a new nest. 29 Mr. Burns is away, went to hear Mr. Falcom. 30 Lovely weather again, I made some money off of it, my horse. 31 Fine day. == April 1892 == 1 Friday, fine and cold, 2 1/2 ft from the mark. 2 Cold, hard new, like more. 20 lbs. to sale 32 3 Cold and fine, not many in churches. 4 Hard frost last night, sale 320 eggs, 89 & new. 5 Fine morning, got 6 doz. eggs, commenced to mud stove, 9 lbs. 20 $2.50 6 Cold wind, 10 pieces bread 26. 7 Fine day at Bellwood, saw Aunt there, June in 2, walk to [illegible] in the Hall all day. 8 Fine, have to write letters, Mr. Douglass sent me some seeds. 9 Fine. Have to write letters, Easter sermon. 10 Very fine day, an Easter sermon. 11 Fine day. 12 Fine. 13 Fine. 14 Mrs. [illegible] told me Mary M. Philips up at her time at last, Mr. Weaver 15 Went and bought a bee today. 16 R. and went to Lancaster, I had from Mr. Yeoman, fair wind to shop. No. 10. No. 13. Morning 9.20. 17 S. N. 16 loafs, 15 from bread 24. 18 Cold from 2.75, got coal oil 5. 19 Pretty good congregation. 20 Fine, better, in good, clean [illegible] 21 Muddy left yesterday for Panama. 22 B. S. from the P.R.C. to County. 23 10 lbs. in pantry. Mary in [illegible] 24 Drizzling a little, repaired wagon. 25 Fine, most dry. 26 Nothing unusual. 27 A fair large congregation. 28 A cold but fine day. Very cold wind. 29 Mr. Duncan in Bolton did last night. 30 Broke the wooden box up at the hall. The [illegible] found Mr. Gourlay, all well, back tomorrow. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/447823dd0b63817adc9a4e7b43a31fde.pdf 5631bb5e57d4ffa7790b8fc661bd9114 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == April 1892 == 25 Monday, fine, B. P. went to the funeral. The largest funeral ever seen here. Father measured 47 by 44 steps. Mr. Fessenden, others from different places were here. Came with me to dinner. 26 Wrote a receipt. 27 Cold day and blustering, spent the afternoon with company from Peterboro in the house. Called upon E. the editor's wife. 28 Fine day, the wind is chilly. Sold a hen, the[illegible] paid 10 for him. 29 The weather has been unpleasant good,and cool for reading. 30 Fine day, Annie went to Peterboro, went to K. to visit M. First funeral.Mary M. Fahey went to see Peter and the Murrowsons. == May 1892 == 1 Sunday, Rev. Hastie of Cornwall preached in the morning, Mr. Leatherworth in the evening. Mr. Finn here in the evening. 2 Fine day, home some washing. 3 Baked in the evening, sent bread. 4 Cold, 12 1/2 butter 50. 5 Wrote and done at Woman's Meeting at Lough's in the evening. Walk my feet sore. 6 Fine morning, stormy, went to Hurst's. 7 Done a little in garden, took down oats, carrots, mangels, pease, some onions. The raspberry strawberry came. 8 Fine day. Planted it. 9 Fine day. Home wood keeps told. 10 Mary left today for Napanee, the old man Smith came for her. 11 She started the post office extension of post[illegible] today. 12 A warm wind, warm in the evening, spring was over.W. went to see J. O. after supper. 13 Cold and a little windy, went to D. W.Bought seeds for the season, 30 lbs, $2.20. 14 Worked in garden. 15 W. & E. Hugh brought [illegible] Uncle Donald and 16 Worked in school in garden, 1 at [illegible][illegible] planted beans in a bed. Annieout at meeting, [illegible] many, A. and [illegible] at Mr. Anderson's marriage. 17 Fine day, planted 3 rows left soon with [illegible] 1 row. E. [illegible] 18 Thursday, a general day, the crops hold on, but clean. And the work could not remain without. There was a thunderstorm last night. A great deal of grain fell, and the day before a span of 18 rows was sent to the dump. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ec2845f0bf9efe60eedf52e92ee59180.pdf 6d549ea974796523c9cfa9b4ccc18f3c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == May 1892 == 18. No sign of muskrats or ploughing. 19. W. went to Campbell by train. Freight from Boston to the Cape. He got the statues but took them at [illegible]. 20. Looked curiously and moved (8 p. 10 p. B). 21. Sweet breeze, 6 lbs sausages 13. 22. Sold on Saturday 3 doz. eggs 30 doz. butter 2 lbs, butter 30, 30 sugar 5, paper 3, lamp oil 3, the drain. 23. Sunday, 5, 5 lbs warm, wrote to McCallum, 24. Fine day, boiled 20, 5 1/2 lbs paper. 25. Coal oil 20, 16 loaves bread, late. 26. E. Howe came last night, will remain until Monday. 27. Fine day. Did not go to church. 28. Ironing all day, Bridie washed, bike coat. Mrs. Thorn came for tea. 29. Tuesday, warm with long rain all day, some rain, we wrote. 30. Fine all day, had a letter from Hanaby, mailed at Glamis, B.B., written on the 19th. 31. Sent a letter to Hanaby, Lizzie calls to converse. N. visited with coal, 26 lbs for 25. 28 1/2 lbs coal, $1.00 for fine 3.4. 21. Mrs. E. sent cloth piece to Lindsay, by little McRae. 57 [illegible] 22. Rained a little shower in afternoon. 23. A very large congregation. 30. Dull day, road had a [illegible]. 31. 9 1/2 lbs sausages 30, paid for cloth got, Maddy, 9 cwt. ham, 8 lbs for 7 with a load of rails from west of the Westbrook, 10 goats. == June 1892 == 1. Wednesday. Annie has just left for the west with 33. 2. Thursday, Thunder meeting in society, not many present, May 9, 10 [illegible]. 3. Got the money from Cornwall butchers. 4. Four times in the past 26 butchers 36. 5. Sunday, carriage 15, 1 whole week, bread 20 80. 6. A very large congregation, collection for union. 7. Fine day, warm. 8. Paid Mr. Hanson for butter 10 1/2, sugar 2 cwt. 3 1/2, bread 10, lamp, window glass 16, 2 1/2. 9. Planted two rows of onions, black and yellow, day 20, long table, sale 2 1/2 of five from 3-39. 10. Fine day, 5 shovels, 5 1/2 miles E. 11. Rain this afternoon. Ann writes to Chifton that a calf yesterday. 12. A heavy shower and a severe gale of wind about 9. Mr. W. had a telegram from Her, she is leaving for home, it was a bright one. 13. Mending till the ice left. Milk 17, 44 to August, 15 to raining, 5, 30. 14. Mrs. Barker took the train for Point Day. M. W. Music 10. Had dinner after, cold tea. 15. All the young folk went to the K. 16. Music festival. Meeting till 5 in the morning. The fair one was all clouds. 12. Church, [illegible] a small congregation. 13. Done some sowing. Went to Morrison in the morning, got 1 pound [illegible]. 14. Done the same, sown 2 1/2 lbs [illegible]. 15. W. drove home at 1.30 p.m. in a [illegible]. 16. Paid 3, 2 1/2 Myfore morning, June 1 to Hyde 10 9, 4. 17. W. H. M. [illegible] 25 August 25. Cream for two 30. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/399d636cd305a2804225b4b9ac6a8bc7.pdf fb1c75538bcff61d0c915f04905fefa2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == June 1898 == 14. Laid useless 10, 2, raisins 25, 3 lb butter 34. Henry and Maddy, Fred, Elsie, and [illegible] at Hampton, Mr. Lank, Maddy left for Kingston. We got a telegram from Far the day before the people came. 15. Laid out cream, she looks fine. 16. Fine day. 17. Rain. The folk went to the picnic. 18. Warm day. Five 7s, my 7s unused. 19. Warm day. Fine day. Mr. Wood left for home. 20. Mending in garden, finished. For congregation. 21. Mending preparation for a trial—The K. Ry. Alex. got some of the school teachers. 22. 22 of eggs, butter 25, sugar 25, 2/10 matches 15-16, 2 to 3, raisins 9, 2 lb 25, sugar 23. 44. 23. Laid. 24. The Friday before tomorrow. Mr. Burnet—Mischief is completed, a baby of [illegible] [illegible]. 25. The middle is finished. 26. Turned the McLennan turned library. Died on Friday. A large congregation. Henry sung in the choir for B. E. Chug. Ref. W. 8/12. 27. Rainy. 28. Fine day, heavy rain. 29. Went to Devon, vegetables, 1 ice cream at Woodlawn House, Chesterville & ice cream. The intelligence came, Graham, is Ex. at Depot. 30. Fine, warm weather, Alice in Toronto. 2 doz. shirts, 3. We put at Deposit 20 James. For Fred went to Cornwall. Some. A good deal of mending in garden. == July 1898 == 1. Friday. Wedding. Annie will be home tomorrow. 2. 2 lb loaf, eggs 28, 2 lb butter 34, 9 pk vinegar. 68 3. Sunday, 5 eggs, bread, Monday. P.E., clean clothes, there was a thunder shower. 4. We got no Montreal paper since Friday, mending indoors, 1 was cold. I washed, 1 for bread. 5. Fine day, 3-4-6, 4 lb coffee 24. The picture for 29 9/16. 6. 1 pot of bread, 5 1/2 bottle of molasses, 1 2 lb sugar, 1 2 lb coffee. Mended clothes, had home linen. 7. 1/2 lb 25, 5 loaf bread 25, 2 lb butter 34. 34. 8. Put in the clover from the village meadow. A slightly cloudy day, no tornado. Maddy went to the garden, did not return. Mr. R. Marion painted the kitchen floor yesterday. Earn, paint pipe, 9.20, flour 2.31. 9. Fine, picked up near clean count 35-36, went to the kitchen another coat. 10. Far gathered seven times, this afternoon. A very large congregation, the Methodist long word, was buried, at North Branch Cemetery, ring of rope, and the putting up of a form, had free. 11. Rained last night—Marion got 2 gals of raspberries. 12. Finished tuning for Mr. B's, father of 7 yrs. Mrs. Darragh. Uncle Donald’s family went to Alexandria. 13. Another fine day, rain at night. Marion went to Cornwall. 14. Fine warm, Mrs. in evening. 15. The butter spoiled, comes warm. Lizzie Brown came on the evening train. 16. Rain, went to Cornwall, [illegible]. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9b7974bf9150af24f171955dec64ba2c.pdf f1ad12c90bb9bbdc4aee5ce2dc9e2eb4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == July 1898 == 16. Fine day, fine day, beef, pork, and mutton 83 17. I went to Lancaster and Cornwall in afternoon. Very large congregation. Mrs. Goods. 18. We went to Caledonia Springs. 19. All our young folk went for picnic. Got beef 10 lbs. Had Mr. Finn and wife and Mrs. Tate spent the evening here. 20. Hot day. 90 lbs. tea 30, sugar 25, 70 lbs. sugar 1.50. Canned the berries. Mercury over 90. 21. Very hot day. Mrs. Burton and Minnie Cameron spent part of the day here on their way to the Island. 22. A shower in the morning. 5 lbs. brown sugar. Paid subscription to Skymarron yesterday. 23. Fine day. Very hot. 5 lbs. 5 lbs. pork 60, beef 60, mutton 65, 1 lb. beef. 24. Large congregation. Rev. A. McGilloway preached in morning. Rev. S. Dummitt in evening. 25. Hot favorable evening. Had wind and rain. 26. Hot. Paid McEwen $50 for tailands? beef, had an evening 30 for balance due on Sunday last. 27. Hot again. 28. Jessie went to R.Y.'s meeting with Lizzie and Marvin. 29. Hot. == August 1898 == 1. Monday, Mary McIntyre was here all night. We think to go to J.R. Robertson’s today. 2 lbs. tea 48, sugar, 1 lbs. 2. Jessie went to Alexandria to a meeting to organize for the plebiscite. Munday went North yesterday. We paid $30 to McEwen for Saturday beef. Bismark died 30 July. Archbishop Walsh of Toronto died Sunday night - 31st July. 3. Minnie and Bruce McEwen were here last night until midnight. 4. Fine day. 2-3 lbs. steak at brown 30. F. McRae of N.P. took dinner here. Jessie Brown came too. Mr. I out in. 5. Baked in oven. Jessie and Marvin drove to Lancaster in afternoon. Had a shower. 6. Fine day, 2 lbs. tea, 60. Paid the sugar I got on the 1st 10 sugar 25, rice 15, cheese 5, 1 lb. soda 5. Sent cows to Smith's. D. McGinnis. 7. Fine day, large congregation. Rev. T. Dummitt conducted the evening service. 8. Mrs. John McGibbon was buried today. Funeral left from H. Calder and Lancaster. 9. 1/2 lb. tea 33 cents. 10. Fine day, 70 sugar 25. 11. Another fine day. 12. Munday left for Caledonia with paper. 13. I took the train for Caledonia. 70 lbs. tea 24 cents. 14. Fine day, Rev. R. Scott preached in morning and evening. 15. Fine day. Peter and Jessie went to the funeral of Mrs. Russell, who was killed by the car on Saturday. 78 lbs. tea 25, vanilla 40. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b7d78615bf45768d3bfcb50a96c6e226.pdf a9e930f6b5d59820c6a096e7ba5085ab Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == August 1898 == Tuesday. To Alex, sugar 13 lbs, cornstarch 10 lbs. Mr. Angus Gillie went out 20. Sugar 15. Got the car 40 lbs. I am making a cake and it is not doing well. Far went to see Alice, Maggie. Hot day. The men on the harvest today. Bride working for the big man. Far went to Hamilton Island. Killed in the [???]. Mandy got home. To 60 sugar. Broke the dinner. All our young folk went to the picnic. We came home today. To Alex 57. corla. 2 bread 12. Had an offering for Organist. Paid 10. Lizzie and I went to Alex. McLaren drove. Left home 8.30 A. M. Got to McEwens at 9.30 A. M. Took dinner there then went to Loders and had tea. To sugar 25. McEwen came too. Began to rain. Got the piano tuned. To sugar 1.00. Mandy went north. Rainy day. I went 80 for paid the 7 cts to Peter. Rains all day. Far went to Montreal today. Left home for Lancaster last night. Issued McEwen. Over Lancaster. Was buried today. 76 lbs flour at Lancaster 6 cts lb. Showery night. P. M. Christie, Jimmie McEwan took tea with us. Lizzie & Marion going to a meal on Sat. 7 March 96 bush apples. Georgie. Cool showery day. 2 months at B. Liz. 5 pay Cornwalls. I drove today. A large congregation. Rain all day. Far left for Cornwall to gather annual. To sugar 25. Washed the white clothes. Fine day. To Alex. 42. work 15. 66 [oats?] [???]. Jimmie Lizzie & Marion went to B. McEwen. Mild rain. Lizzie & Marion went to Martintown to E. E. [???] == September 1898 == Thursday. Bride & Marion remained in Martintown. Wrote a letter in the valley. May off 10. 26 lbs pot tea. Lizzie left for Toronto today. J. R. B. left for Toronto today and sent a letter to Far. To sausage 25. Sugar 60 cts tea & kettle. Hot. Mercury up to 90 in shade. Mrs. McCallum of Glen Sandfield preached. Fine day. Not so hot. Got sugar 2.00, tick. 6 making jelly all morning. Jimmie went to Alexandria to the fair. Marion went with him. She took her golden bantam parsnips, carrots to pickles, jelly, flowers. Marion $2.00. To sugar 25. vinegar 15. rice 10. coal oil 20. coffee 20. E. E. [??] [pinnies?] of literature, fine. Fine. Got home last night. I am not well. Jimmie & Marion came to play until Sunday. I went to restless night with a severe pain in my right side. Did not get up until 10 A.M. To sugar 60. 4 work 75 cts tick 10. Fine day. A large congregation. I did not go to church. Fine day. Feel pretty well. To 100 flour tick 2.00. To Alex 25 cts tick. Funeral. D. D. came to stay a few days. Jimmie went to Alexandria for Marion. Got home about 6 P.M. Fine day. Jimmie went to Maxville for the fair tomorrow. Bride drove Jimmie to D. D. McEwan this evening. Mandy left for Dalkeith at 6 A.M. To sugar 25 cts. Hannah Dunn called today. Fine day. Small congregation. Rain. D. D. gave a very good sermon on temperance. Bride made the washing. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3fa926275b1be0ad98f268db10e75fad.pdf bcd0517d34f4dc9d261a783f2c304f27 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == September 1898 == 20. Tuesday. To Alex 6 cts tick. Moved it to 1.27 P.M. J.B. tea 25 cts. J.B. tea 15. Coal oil 20. The T.E.C.W. will meet in St. Andrew's Hall tomorrow in convention. 21. Fine day, not many delegates at afternoon session; five are all. Had a good meeting at night—Temperance was the theme. 22. Two more delegates today. We got them—M. Sinclair & M. Langald of St. Elmo. 23. Began to rain last night—land is raining still, our guests left at 10 A.M. in the rain. Bride went to J. Donald. Cleared up a little, does not look settled. To sausage 25 cts paid. 24. Dull & cold. Mr. McLean of Lancaster preached. Margaret McRae of Kingston will be buried today. She was on a visit in Montreal and died very suddenly. 25. Cold raw day. Temperance meeting at A. Wells. 26. Washed a few things. 27. Fa and I went to the North Branch. Busy fine day. Our evangelists went to Glen Donald to a Temperance meeting. 28. Very fine day. Far worked for Bride, got the majority for Barlston. Rodebert took it. 29. This month the Empress of Austria was assassinated in Switzerland by an Italian anarchist. == October 1888 == 1. Saturday. Snider paid $3.00 rent. 2. Children's Sunday, 132 in Sabbath School. 3. Far & Jimm went to Cornwall. Began to rain and about noon poured. 4. 7 1/2 mps. Lorne 12.60; paid the 1.27. 239. 5. Dull day. Munday went North to Greenfield. 6. Very fine at prayer meeting. Fine night. Baked in oven. Got 30 lb flour 1.15. 10 1/2. 7. 2 lamps 12. 1 gal. coal oil 20. yeast 5. 32. 8. Very fine day. Went to T.P. M.C. at morning. I walked over to late. Preached. May & Daisy. We rode back. My opp. 9. Friday before Communion. Leland Smith preached. To buy salt-10 lb. 10. Another fine day. Graham preached. Snider painted. Uncle D. brought a piece of pork. To buy 3.25. 53. 11. Large Congregation. R.E. Mont. presided. Mr. Jimm offered for Home Mission. Col. 2.00. 12. Far is cold. We made the washing. Pa went to Abraham to bargain for wood. Jimm drug for load of wood. 13. Munday went North. To Alex 18 cts. 14. Rain began 9.30. Busy cutting wood. 15. I took to bed Wednesday and was not up until today. I had a light attack of bronchitis. Called Dr. Mont on Saturday. He told me to remain in bed for some days. Got bottle medicine. 16. Rain rough weather. 17. To Alex 32 cts. Munday got home last night. 18. The girls expected Hattie last night. She did not come. Mrs. Gunn so very poorly. Bride was there this afternoon. 19. A very wet in Church. We got 100 apples from Dunlop the beginning of last week. 20. There came a letter from Kennedy on 2.25. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ad15c38d1be727263937588110c0e2d3.pdf a1527ef7dec77f36b13c5798c9ef9c6f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == October 1898 == 24. Buddie washed and today, Monday, went North. 25. Fine day. Pa put in the carrots and beets today. 26. To sugar at J. A. & E. A. (5?), out meal 25. 27. Pa put in the mangolds. There was snow today. Charlotte M. Gunnan passed away. D. R. McDonald’s M.P.P. wife died last night of consumption. 28. Fine day. To pipe brush 10. Hose flasher 5. Marvin went to visit at Sandy Burns. Murdie got home about 7 P.M. 29. Very fine bright day. Mr. D. R’s funeral was large. To 1 gal coal oil 20. 4 lbs stew 24. Mill & May walked to call on Dr. Fraser’s wife. 30. Sunday Cold & raw. Not many in church. I was at home. == November 1898 == 1.Tuesday, All Saints' Day. Charlotte was here last night until 10. To Rib tea 25; one 6 ct. sample, Black tea 30 To also 8 sausages 63. 16 raisins 31 1/2 lbs molasses 10 2.Pa went to Palawang. They are breaking leaves today. Sometimes bright, again chill & damp. 7 1/2 lbs cheese 30, ginger 5 stone prunes 5. Murdie went to D. Con from Trent. 3. Fine day. W. T. M. I. met here today two ladies from the Branch Pure two Mrs. Grants 4. Another fine day. Got through Threshing at Palawang. 5. Fine day. To buy 35 cts. Have asked J. M. McDonald & Mr. Robertson H. P. Hackers, to tea tonight and Mary McDonell. 6. Fine day. Uncle D. & Mary were over to church. 7. Bright day, cold wind. Brides washed D. H. McDonald got the key of K. kitchen Pa & Murdie went to Cornwall. 8. Bright cold high wind, To 42 lbs stew 28. 9. Fine day. Had fine yr doing digging the garden. Pa covered the strawberries. Far went to the post office, walked. 10. Began to snow with east wind about 9 A.M., the ground is covered. Got medicine from Mornet – two bottles & box of pills. 1 P. M. still snowing. To 1 gal coal oil 17. D. H. McDonald retrieved the key, he went into Dan Gould’s house. Filled the cows. 11. Frost with a little rough. Aunt 3 black ducks to mill. 12. Got over the fence, got hens picked. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d0d2c94b528d6456281ee9dcb167c8e3.pdf aca7c32385a0aa457b75efde5447eab9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == November 1898 == 12 Mr. Donald Cameron died last night—was 80 years. Marvin got another bottle of medicine from Morvet. On the Milla (?) settled one 25 cts. 13. Fine day, Uncle Donald & Mary Ed. were over. Jilly, Bride & Murdie drove there in church. 14. Fine day, Murdie washed. 15. Soft day, Murdie went to Mrs. Cameron’s funeral. 16. Still threshing, killed a hen. There was an awful accident. Happened on the C. P. rail road on Tuesday R. R. McL (?) & sixteen persons killed. 17. Fine day. At Range Meeting arranged for Christmas entertainment. 18. Murdie still boiling. 19. Cold but dry. 20. Some rain. Killed two hogs. 21. Wet & raw. Took part Uncle Donald’s wood. 22. Fine day like Indian summer. To 1 gal coal oil 17. 23. Another fine day. To 42 lbs pork 25; 9 lbs stew 30. Got two eggs. The first for over three weeks. 24. Fine day. The meeting of the Aerial committee Thanksgiving day. Auntie Campbell & Uncle Donald were there. Lorrimore practiced in evening. 25. Done little cleaning in the dining room. 26. Turned damp snow. Done 4 days. Laid 50 over Gable (?) S. 27. Cold day. Turned warm. Put over over a month. The Riddle (?) met tonight. 28. Mild day, I worked. Pa went to Abraham’s threshing on the river. == December == 1. Thursday. W.F.M.S. met at R.C.E. Murdie and I drove today. Our offering 20 cts. 2. Fine day. Got wood yesterday 3. To show 20 cts ticket. Borrowed $3.00 from Bird. Got 7 yds calico at 14 cts. Canned 7 quarts "ge gone to the table." Jimmie came home. Murdie went to Fair Castle for him. Murdie bought 1/2 bu. corn & 9 1/2 lbs apples 4. Fine winter day. A good congregation. Mr. Tatum at night came up to preach. Heard that a son of Black McPherson R.N. died 4 A.M. after a short illness. I made soap today 5. Fine day. Jimmie went to Martintown with 10 1/2 bush. wheat and got 3 bags of flour. Murdie got sugar 25 lbs 6. Murdie went North today. The R.R. had an entertainment last night. 7. Fine day. Made a small washing. 8. Done nothing but cooking. Had two of F.D.’s girls & 2 of Isaac McCulloch's girls to tea last night. Murdie came home tonight. 9. Jimmie, Mr. Fann & R. McCullough’s horseshoe. 10. Jimmie, I did not go to church. 11. Cold, 2 degrees below zero, washed. Mrs. Calder & Bella D. Roy called with her little girl. 12. Murdie went to Cornwall by train to Pont 13. Cold, 14 degrees below zero. 14. Got coal oil 9 lbs church. Turned summer. 15. Baked in oven. Turkeys – dress – parched raisins – 36 1/4. Bunch of oats 12 1/2 wheat – 2 bushels. 20 potatoes. 16. To Mr. 25, sugar 25 cts. Murdie got home at 7. 17. Mr. Abraham brought 1 bush. apples. Paid $1.50. Mrs. Martha sent last night. 18. I did not go to church. I had toothache. 19. Cold wind. Murdie went to Cornwall. Baked. Jimmie shared two bands of wood & mended. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f8e26351c6edaf594968ff4a5dd52cc6.pdf ec4aaf72cb2215eaeaed0cb328befec5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == December 1888 == 20. Tuesday. Practicing, practicing for Christmas concert. 21. High school has a kind of an entertainment tonight. The medals will be given to the parties who won them at the summer examination. 22. D.B. McLennan & Charlotte were here last night to tea. Jimmie sold 35 bush oats at Lancaster, sugar 25. 23. Murdie went to Cornwall. Got at Nelle's 1 gal coal oil 14. 3 gals molasses. 3 pks 13. 4 spools thread 18. 2 lbs raisins 24. 2 lbs currants 16. Candy & raisins 25. 24. Fine day. Good sermon. 25. Fine day. Jimmie came in afternoon and I went to the concert at Munro & Bred's. 26. Halley & Birdie went to Dr. Roy's. 27. Far. came home today. Halley & Bird visited at C. Co's. 28. Donald R. Grant was buried at Pine Grove today. Jimmie drove Halley to the funeral. Widow Alick French was buried today aged 81. 29. Jimmie got hay from S. Hislop. Sold one load wood. Took the grain to the grist mill. 30. Drove to the manse to take the time for the minister. Sold 2 days egg 3 lbs, got 7 lbs sugar @ 16, cream candy 13. 31. Church cold, very slippery. Halley did not turn up yet. Here is the transcription of the diary page from January 1889: == January 1889 == 1. Sabbath. Halley was in church. She gave Ben the pants. Murdie, Jimmie went North for the evening and came round by the Depot and waited until the train came at 10, and brought Murdie home. 2. Election of Councilors. Jimmie poll clerk. Week of prayer. Meetings tonight and tomorrow at Hephzibah. Cold day. 3. Fine day, mercury 25 above zero at 8 a.m. Birdie & I went this afternoon to Dr. Roy's. 4. Rain all day, ugly day. Meeting at Mr. Fallon's hall. People falling it was so slippery. 5. Very mild day for January. All through the W.C.T.U. M.E.L. formed. My efforts were [three] bushels of clover, 33 cts. 6. Jimmie took Marion to Lancaster to the Dentist and she went to the harness and got the back fixed, cost of dressing it 85 cts. Turned very stormy about noon. Angus still storming. J.P. McLellan called for an hour this afternoon. 7. Stormy all day. Snider By Cash $6.00 for rent. 8. Sunday. Dull day, neither good for sleighing or walking, not many in church. Mrs. William Burnett died last night. She was ill for over a year. 9. Murdie got to Wilson Front. 10 p.m. mercury down to 12. 10. Murdie down today at 7 a.m. Sold 5 dozen eggs 110. lbs sugar 25; molasses 22 1/2 cts. Got a ball for 10 cts. Marion & Murdie went to Lancaster, she got some cloth for Jimmie. The girls Murdie and myself went to the children’s social. Had a very pleasant evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6815f06c0685767a0b7df95b5e6e342.pdf c4fa5b3c15b54e1deb7118d9fffcdd92 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 1899 11. Meeting of Y.P.A. Murdie went to 2nd com. from Front. Pa & Murdie got beef from Shields 90 lb at 5½ c per lb. Turned soft in evening. 12. Morning 10. Below at 7 a.m. Murdie borrowed a horse from J.A. and drew one load of wood. 13. Murdie drew two cords of wood. 14. Rain all day. To 2 lbs tea 3 bags 3 ct nails for taking up of church bell - 60 cts. 15. A pretty large congregation. 16. Made a big washing, boys dried wood. 17. Murdie went to Alexandria. And will go to Van Kleck hill to Sabbath convention. Mary McIntyre came yesterday at noon to remain a few days. 18. Fine day, no snow yet. The roads are icy. Father Champagne died. Murdie went to the funeral Thursday. Murdie got home last night at 10:30. Tonight there is a vocal in St. (?) Drew hall. Tonight all our young folks went. 20. Fine day. 21. Rain. Got 4 doz eggs, got coal oil 17. Due Bill for Sullivan's. 22. A large congregation, both morning and evening. Rev. Tamlil of Martintown led the young armie. 23. Fine bright day. Made the washing, Pa & Murdie came to Aunt Kate Comings. Jessie McPhee died this morning, will be buried on Wednesday. 24. Pa & Murdie getting ready for the funeral. 25. Got up early. Pa & Murdie went to Mr. McPhee to meet the corpses. Here is the transcription of the text from the image: == January 1899 == 25. Jos. and Osbold, it was not here. Hugh & John Robertson, Uncle Donald & Dan, came to the funeral. The Robert sons remained until 2:30. Pa & Murdie filled in the grave. The Sons of Scotland have a concert tonight to celebrate Burns' birthday. Most of the talent is imported: Mrs. McLean, Toronto, Mrs. Craig, Toronto, James W.H. D, Toronto, Miss E. Gleesman, Montreal, James J. G, Halifax, McG, Montreal, Edith DeLamarter, Col. & Minnie McG, Instrumental. Murdie got receipt for the balance of the eggs, 6 sets. All our young folk were at the concert. 26. Dull day. Snowed a little. John McDonald Murray, born to 3rd laborer and wife. A. D. McLennan was buried today in Lancaster. Pa and Murdie went to Jacques & Lehans. 27. Dull day. Sold 3 doz eggs, got sugar 25 cts, raisins 25 cts, rice 8 cts. 28. Not a very large congregation. Another death in John McDonald family, his aunt will be buried tomorrow. 29. Cold day. I washed. Pa went to Cornwall by train. 31. Fine bright day. Mercury 10 below at 8 a.m. The Y.P.A. are having a masquerade tonight. Millie D.'s boy called. Their people are getting better. The mail was opened. The ground rent of McRae lot. Allie sent it for Aunt Kate. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d0d07e4d4a80ffa83c6a8741220386b7.pdf f95ebcc79210bac252ebb874c0d73bc3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == February 1899 == 1. Wednesday, fine day. The annual meeting at Dunfermline. The annual meeting of St. Andrew’s church. Going to sell some of the Glebe. John A. McDonald Sr. appointed trustee for the church in place of A.J. Grant. The C.E. had a rally last night. 2. Fine day. The C.E. had a rally last night. They expect visitors from Martintown tomorrow. South branch, Kilmarie Grove. Murdie is sick of sore throat. I got coal oil 17¢. 3. Very fine day. I was out in church. Marion is sick. Pa went to the North Branch. 4. Another fine day. Murdie is some better. Marion is not. Sold 2 doz eggs, got sugar 5¢. McIntosh girls are home 12 p.m. 5. Pa took charge of pump. It froze up. 6. Murdie is better. Marion is not. Sold 2 doz eggs, got sugar 5¢. 7. Murdie is better. Marion is not. Sold 2 doz eggs, got sugar 5¢. He went out. Pa went by mail to Martintown. I came home. D.McLennan drove him. 8. Snowing & blowing. Jimmie is sick. He went on sleigh to Alexandria and must have got cold. Pa went by mail to Martintown. 9. Jimmie was bad last night. Now 2:30 p.m., cold drifting. Our sick are some better. Pa got a sink from Raymond's yesterday 23¢. 10. One of our cows is lame & Pa is trying to doctor it. It is very cold, snow is 20 inches deep. 11. Still cold. The cow better. Jimmie worse. 3 1/2 gals coal oil 17¢. Sugar 25¢. Lemons 24. Candy 2. 12. Still cold. Not many in church. The new Elders announced. Sandy S--- L. Brown, H. Monroe A.P. Ross will be ordained on the 26th. Pa came home. D.McLennan drove him. 13. Not so frosty. About zero. Boys took home about 2 loads of wood. Murdie 3 1/2 lbs butter 36¢. 14. Murdie is getting the grip. 15. Marion is better. Cold. 16. Fine day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c19e83b9d5e2f26ee0420bf3699d9fdf.pdf 82b1ddf7fe55cd25f1ce8aafa5ccccdf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 1899 1. Wednesday, Marion’s birthday. Fine day, all were today. 2. Murdie went to Woman’s Meeting & Jim Dougal H. R. sent my H. yoke, she paid her fee 1/25 and got her off. 10 lbs. of flour at Wilson’s 2¢. 3. Fine day, thawing. Baked in oven. 4. The C.E. had a class before our communion, and Mr. Kellers of Martintown preached. I did not go to church. 5. Dr. McLangley of Martintown preached. Pa and Amy went to Lancaster yesterday. Pa paid W. Stewart, Bar. $1.27, for some trouble with Maigon. But at Campbell’s in Wilkie, 1 piece gray cotton 20 yds. ½ yd = 2.10, 15 yds of yellow. Pa got Lancaster whip stock 40 cts. 4 yds of guipure 3. 6. High wind all last night. Calmed towards morning. Murdie went to the Green Valley. I washed. 7. Hard high all day. Began to snow about 6 p.m. Pa went to see Kate, and found that Kenneth was severely hurt; was driving to or from Lancaster when there was an accident. Supposed that he was brought home insensible. Dr. Macnette was called, and Dr. McLennan from Martintown. 3 ½ gals B. snap 22, Mr. Butler 22, 4 gals coal oil. 8. A good fall of snow. But it drifted it may help the yards more. Kenneth Robertson is a little better, and is able to talk. Pa went home. There is a nurse for him. March 1899 9. Thursday. Fine day. 10. Fine, fine day. Pa went to Cornwall by train. Pa bought 2 white shirts @ 45¢, 2 ni [illegible] 50¢, 2 pair braces 25¢, 2 lbs raisins 16¢, 1 [illegible] apron 1/25, The got legal advice from D.B. McL. 50¢. 11. Sold 2½ doz eggs, 16 per doz. Got 2 lbs butter 25¢ per lb. 2 lamps chimneys 17¢. Went to L.R., 1 lb tea 25¢ 2 pints oil, 10¢. Smoked some calls today. Murdie got home about 10 last night. 12. Communion at Hop [illegible], Albert left, bought it. 13. Fine day. Murdie went to the today. 14. J. Liddle [illegible] store, Simon Fraser called today, Pa got a knee in Lot Sleigh. Got $1.30. I made a feed cake, Jinie drew up wood. 15. 8 yr old buried. D.M. Cranmer had a sale of cattle and farm implements. The heavy fall of snow at 1 p.m. then rained for over three hours, Sandy & Anne’s wife were here for a short time. 16. Murdie got home about 10 last night, when we had rain last night – they had snow in Montreal. The papers say 8 inches of it stopped traffic for some time. Very fine day. The snow is cold. The boys drew 6 cords of wood home. Pa sent 6 Doz. 18. Snowing all day. I baked in oven, Murdie pouting a dishpan. The boys drew two cords of wood. Claire Ferguson cut 20 cords. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7630abf6a0c7126c1e2cb713a9539699.pdf f9a7da7858fbd020692ea7f499709014 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 1899 1. Wednesday. Marions Birthday. Fine day, all were today. 2. Mother went to Woman's Meeting at Mrs. Dingwell's. H.K. sent my H.Y. oats, she paid her fee. 7.25. Mrs. Anderson sent her off 10.15. 70. 100# flour at Tillies 2.10. 3. Fine day, thawing. I spoke in oven. This is the last day before our communion. Rev’d Mr. Keller of Marlintown preached. I did not go to church. 4. Rev. Mr. Langell of Marlintown preached. Pa and Ginny went to Lancaster yesterday. Pa paid W. T. Stewart, Barr, $4.27 for some trouble with Major. Bot at Campbell’s in Philips. I paid gray cotton 30 yds. .06 per yd = 2.10, 15 bleached yellow 3.10. Bot at Lancaster 4 prs black socks. 4 yds yellow. 64. 5. Dull day, some rain, very few in church for Sunday of Sacrament. None from here but Mirkle, Jennie & Mandy. Offering for Missions, Poo off 1.00. 6. High wind all last night, calmed towards morning. Mandy went to the Green Valley to wash. 7. Wind high all day, began to snow about 6 P.M. Pa went to see Kate and found that Kenneth was severely hurt; was driving to or from Lan Castle when there was an accident. Suppose that he was brought home unconscious. Dr. Marnette was called, and Dr. McCrummen sent for. Sarah & Dr. Mrs. McCrummen ½ yd. B. strip 21, MB. Butter, 22, 4 galls, wd oil 4. 8. A good fall of snow. But it drifted it many high, yards were kneed. Robertson gave 2nd letter, and is able to talk. Pa went home. There is a mare working. Here is the transcription of the diary page from March 1889: March 1889 7. Thursday. Fine day. 10. Fine day, P.M. Went to Cornwall by train. Halley bought 2 white shirts 70¢ each, 2 negro dress shirts of flannelette 50¢ each, 2 gray flannel shirts 75¢ each, 3 bars of soap 30¢ each, 1 neck tie 25¢, 1 1/2 yd of brace 25¢, 2 lbs raisins 10¢ per lb., 10¢ per doz. for eggs, 33¢. She got legal advice from D.B. McL. at 9 p.m. F. Coombs' wife and Sam Haslam were charged with the murder of her husband last summer. 11. Sold 27 doz. eggs per doz., got 20¢ butter, soap 20¢, 2 lamp chimneys 17¢, bought at J.C.L. 1/2 lb. tea 25¢, 2 spools thread 6¢. Made some calls today. Heard Jimmie was very sick. Called on Rev. White, Mr. Thieman, Hephzibah, Mr. Fallon. Had a word this evening from the P[illegible] commission at Hephzibah. Halley left tonight. 12. Fine day. Murdie went North today and D.M. Cummings had a sale of cattle and farm implements. 13. Jimmie got a tree in the sleigh. Bought 30 at 1:30. F. McLeod's wife died. Jimmie drew wood. 14. Fine day, made a good call. Jimmie drew wood all day. 15. Fine fair, mild. D.M. Cummings had a sale of cattle and farm implements. He had a heavy sale by 1 p.m., then rain for over three hours. Candy, bread, and wife were here for a short time. 16. Murdie got home about 10 last night. The papers say 8 inches of snow in Montreal. Taffie has been stopped for some time. 17. Fine day, top sleds. The wind is cold. The boys drew 6 cords of wood (home today). To Gerald 6¢. 18. Storming all day, I baked in oven, made pudding and birthday. The boys drew two cords of wood. Steward Farquharson cut 20 cords. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f3db031e057fb0d062157c58b486a733.pdf e3ec2e622b60b2bc4849506ea89a23ef Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 1889 18. Saturday. This is the largest storm we had this winter. We had a bad one in December. 18¢ for butter, sold 20 lbs., 65¢ for cream, 40¢, sugar 25¢, sold 5 doz. eggs, 65¢. Marion is on the mend. 19. Still storming, snow, and showers. Not many in church. Jimmie’s Birthday. 20. The wildest day yet. High west wind and drifting, sun shining beautifully. The account of a terrible fire which took place in New York on Saturday. The Windsor Hotel was burnt in the afternoon. The clearest day, over thirty had perished. 21. Fine bright day, the news in today’s papers that Donald Robertson of Quebec was at the Windsor Hotel in New York on Wednesday. Got 6 lbs. of butter, 48¢. Willie and I took oats, bought alt. 20, 120, for value received, by D. Farquharson. 22. Storming again, Jimmie went to Mr. Campbell’s sale. 23. Jimmie bought a sleigh at Vail’s yesterday, gave $13.25. 24. Fine bright day, Marion sold 32 doz. eggs at Marion, 1½ bushels, 40¢, and got a pair of shoes. Hat and bag from Blach Bros., B.R. 100 lbs., 5.80, 5.50. 25. Jimmie went to Cornwall to an officers meeting and saw a doctor. 26. Fine day, good sleighing, large congregation. 27. Jimmie went to Cornwall as a witness for Dr. Dingwell's R.R. 28. Dull day, 600 barrels at 1.10. Bride went to Martintown to a C.E. Rally, took buggy. Jimmie McGinnis went with us. Farquharson was to tea yesterday. 29. Storm all day. 30. Thursday. Prayer meeting, Dunn there. 70 1-gall, coal oil, 20¢. 31. Fine day, but cold. Sleighing better than it was all winter. Jimmie got home from Cornwall. Mrs. Duncan McEwan let Jimmie and Brenda have $90. Here is the transcription of the diary page from April 1889: April 1889 1. Monday. Fine day. Cold with wind, roads good. Boys took home a load of hay from the D.J. farm. Sold today 290 eggs, 60 cts, ½ lb. butter, 12 cts. Sugar 25 cts, calf 13. 2. Fine day, though cold wind, a large congregation. 3. Done a small washing. After dinner, Mrs. A. E. called on the way to Donald King’s and took me for a drive. Cattle boys do not gain any; the roads are pretty good. L. Baltimore is sawing our wood. 4. Finished the wood at noon. They drilled the well yesterday and stopped work at 3 PM. Began at 6 AM. Mr. Earley charged $8 per load, 2 loads oats. Jim, Uncle Donaldson, on field, took $30.00 out, borrowed money on Sunday. 5. I made a few calls. Jimmie & Marion were all day on the 3rd of Lancaster running a line. 6. Fine day, got 1 gallon of syrup from Farquhar yesterday. The W.F.M.S. met at Elders today. My off 25 cts. 7. Fine day, Farquhar 2 gallons syrup. 8. Snow and rain, sold 6 lbs. beefsteak, 28 cts., mustard. I was working at a pair of pants for a fee. He brought the cloth. D.M. Cummings 2½ yds at 65 cts, 1.63. 9. Very fine day, wind and bright, not many in church, roads very bad. 10. The Anniversary of our marriage 37 years. Paid Dr. Munot for attendance for 1888 & 1889, $7.00. Ordered two big saws from Raymond, cost 50 cts each. 11. Very fine day, got 7 gallons thin syrup. Well boiled it. Made a little butter, finished bed plants. 12. Fine day. 13. Made a window box and put it on the verandah. 14. By myself again, very fine bright day, but cold. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b9cacbbaaa374814f7695d5dd1bd878.pdf 1698d1b8525a97d8b4772251445fe28e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == April 1889 == 14. Friday. Some rain, no appearance of vegetation in February. People were planting; they would have to wait some time, as it is keeping cold. Wrote in April 1881 on the Morning Light. 15. Fine day, roads good; good day for the workers. Took S.M. and W. to Cornwall to a Home [and] Meeting. Jimmie went to a sale at Druid farm,Jno W. (Horse) there, not many. 16. Very fine bright day, roads very bad, not many in church. 17. Went up to the Run to fetch for Maysburg; the water is nearly over. 18. A call in vain for a fence, Jimmie got through with Farquhar. 19. Farquhar brought 2 gallons of syrup. 20. Sold today 29 eggs at 12 cts, butter 12 cts, sugar 2 cts. 21. Fine day, 4 eggs today, 24 lbs. butter, 12½ cts. Made a good congregation. 22. Jimmie came to the Run to search for May McGinnis. This week had Words to do Irish news from Belfast. 23. Another very fine day, rain. 24. Fine day, rain. Came from service early, will be in on Sunday P. & I. drive out to the sick man. In afternoon, found the family very comfortably. The roads are still very bad, particularly between the village and the hill. Went to a prayer meeting. To McKeon and Mecoos selling two dwelling houses. 25. Jimmie got 2 gallons of molasses, the wood was short. Started the Axle today. 26. Sold 23 eggs at 12 cts, butter 18½ cts. 27. Very fine day, sold 16½ lbs. butter, 15½ cts. Sent to London. 28. Very fine warm day, more like May than April. A very large funeral, all the **Farquhars turned out**. It was a large funeral. [illeligible] McGinnis were there. Mrs. Jackson came to the funeral. 29. Saturday. Warm, 80 in shade. 30. Sunday. Very warm. Not many in church. The last day of April and warm enough for July. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4b4f407864b6f4dc54350647d0fe2c64.pdf e3801471c22a9604932082855c473e27 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == May 1899 == 1. Monday. Fine warm day, a gentle drizzle all afternoon. We took off the storm windows today. Bridie went to the Glen to teach for Mary. Marion is fixing for the welcome home to J. & L. McDowell and his wife. They were married in November and took a six months court amongst in New York State. I am making a head dress. 2. Another fine day. R. L. is gone. 3. We were all at the W.H. but R.A. I went about 8 and got home 20 to 2. Bird came a little earlier. The rest stayed until 4. I was at prayer meeting only 16. R. bot 2 gals syrup 40, 1 gal mol oil 64. 4. Marion meeting in Centre. I paid my fee and my offering 25. Much cold yesterday. 5. Fine last night. 2 lbs 3 oz butter 20 cts, 40. Done some work in garden. Trimmed the bushes, saw a few neighbors. Young red currant bushes. 6. Fine day. Baked in oven. 7. Rather large congregation. 8. Fine day. Planted 6 black currant bushes. Done some work in garden, Mrs. Burnie went while Currants bushes. 9. Worked some in garden. 10. The village was horrified to hear that Janie Hennan hung herself this morning. She had been ill for some time. We sowed some white carrots and turnip beet, planted strange turnips and turnip beet. We sent 2 stalks 4½. 11. Worked all forenoon in garden, buds made 5 long July 5. 2 oz sugar 25 cream tartar. 12. 70. 25 lbs flour at McLaren’s 50, 2 lbs butter 36, 1 loaf bread 5, 2 pairs 15 cts, 1 lb tea 30 cts. 13. Baked in oven, rain in afternoon turned cold. 14. Cold, not many in church. Nancy Roy, Ellen, and Wesley. Here is the transcription of the handwritten text from the image: == May 1899 == 15. Monday. Cold bright day. I washed G. H. McGilloway read a good paper last night at the C. T. meeting. 16. Cold. Nancy Roy was buried today. Aunt Donald and Mary were over. Sat a long time. 17. Keeps cold, 2 lbs butter 26 cts, got vinegar 10 46. 18. Sold Golden Tankard & Yellow Globe, rained all afternoon. Fan & Annie went to Cornwall. Mostly worked for E. Dingwall. Prayer meeting tonight. Rec'd Kenneth late at. Sat out 10 cauliflower. 19. Dull and cloudy, trying to get a black hen to 107 of lime. 20. Cool day, drizzling, put out 4 tomato plants magnolias out. 21. Sunday. A pretty large congregation. Red Graham of Lancaster conducted the prayer meeting. Mrs. Gavin went to Lancaster. Collection in church 62 cts, 50 cts. 22. I was cutting potatoes. Bird washed. Marion began to clean the hall. Annie took down the porch at front door. Got 2 lbs butter 24 cts. 23. Fine day. Planted some corn & some potatoes on past office lot. Planted beans in garden. Dr. McLennan took tea with us. I bought a lawn mower from Millett, $6.50 to be paid in June. Mary McGummin, sewing and tea. 24. Fine day. Village very quiet. Mary went to Montreal. Mr. Killen came to remain until tomorrow. There is a strike on the G. T. R. & the track men if it won't be settled it will interfere with the travel. 25. Very fine day. Mr. Killen left in afternoon. Gave Black Candles to a bunch of oats. 26. Fine & warm. Put down melon seeds, cucumber, pumpkins, citron, gourds & musket melon. Lettuce & melon out, took 7 to plant 5. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae338da8c79fc929e406d7451ddf4147.pdf 2523720b0b6b041d4c8652a8d6b32892 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == May 1899 == 26. Hope has been a new holy day, kept this summer for the first time in Canada called "Empire day" to be observed by schools & colleges, to teach children the history of their country and to be patriotic. The 26th to be kept on the 23rd of May. The day before the Queen's birthday. Their long been nothing said about the day, when Victoria dies it will likely be dropped the day before her successor's birthday. It was celebrated in fine style in Montreal on the 23rd, over 1000 children engaged, chiefly the Protestant schools. Mary came home last evening, heard Sousa's band. 27. Fine day, 2 lbs tea 25 cts. 28. Not a very large congregation. 29. Bird washed. I was cutting potatoes for Landers. Looks like rain. Got 1 gallon cod oil 18 cts. Afternoon rains, Dr. left. 30. Sold the white cow, the last of mother's troop, to Mr. Noustin from York for 34 dollars. Annie went to Lancaster with the bishop. 31. Fine day. Magnolias very bud. Mary went to North Lancaster yesterday morning. Got 2 1/4 lbs butter 26 cts. Here is the transcription of the handwritten text from the image: == June 1899 == 1. Thursday. Fine day, high wind. I went to the T. meeting at John Dingwall’s. It was filled as far as long cattle come at the turn of the road when Mrs. A. Cocksworth met and gave me a ride. Paid off 25 cts for Willie to my presbyterial fee. Gave 25 cts to Mrs. Jim Dingwall for C. C. T. U. Called on Mrs. McGillis. 2. Fine day, 2 cabbages 26 cts. Lillian McLennan called at gate. Planted beans, pole & bush. 3. Fine day, looks like rain. 4. Not many in church. Heavy rain last night. 5. I am not feeling too well, Birdie is sick. Sold 19 ½ lbs sugar 53 cts, 2 lbs butter 32 cts. 6. Done a small washing. 7. Tackled some blankets. Went to Calvons for some things, 2 pair gloves, 1 pair boots, 2 pair stockings. Got a button for me 6 ½ cts, 6 cts in shop & rain yesterday. Killed a hen, had one die. Rain & storm. 8. Fine day turned very cool. 9. The L. T. L. gave a small picnic today in the grove. They report a good time. Got 2 lbs butter 16 cts, 5 ½ lbs bacon 12 cts, 19 lbs tea 30 cts, lemon biscuit 10 cts. 10. Fine day. I was in church. Rev. S. E. Lattison preached. Mrs. McDougald and Mary of Alexandria came to stay overnight. 11. Monday. Left at 1 A.M. for Glen Robertson. Mrs. McDougald & Mary left at noon. Picked raisins & carrots and salmon 35 cts. Canned tomatoes 10 cts. 12. Heavy rain last night between 7 & 8. Dr. D. D. and wife called at F. L. McR. Put out some turnips on D. Corn farm. Came home early to eggs in shackle. 13. Hot sun. Mercy hot, 86° in shade. Looks like rain. Got 10 flour at McEwenmill. This name I had not caught at that time of the record. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae4c63091d5f04ca2d0eca75c5b9d58a.pdf af84a5df18c31251a970c5ae18e9b682 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == June 1899 == 15. Heavy rain last night, drenching and showery. Things are putting up and turn today. Annie went to Martintown to the L. T. games. 16. Kind of lowering day. Florence Ross, Lizzie H. came to visit—Marion until Monday. Dr. Gillis, Fa & Annie went to a lawn __ at the H.C. Grove. To day from Lachine tick 57. 17. Fine day. Rolled ground. 18. Another fine day. Mr. Truett—Summersdown preached. Pretty large congregation. Annie & Lizzie went visiting at Aunt Katie's. 19. Very fine day. The volunteers left this evening for Niagara, to camp. 2 butter 33. I called with Miss Annie McLennan to see Mrs. Haddon. There is a nice new side walk of thick planks along Warren St. which adds to the appearance of the place. Mendy put Paris green on the potatoes. Some have blossoms on them. 20. Showery all day, and very high wind. 21. Mendy left for Glen Robertson this morning. Mrs. Donald Roy & her granddaughter spent most of the day here. Annie McLennan (spins?) I had the afternoon and late fire. Yesterday Fa paid the Martintown butcher $7.15, coal oil 2 gal. paid 54, 20 lbs. Bride is cleaning the sitting room. 22. Looks like rain. Put out a large washing. Paid $15.60 to McIntosh for insurance. Out to day mail to Moose Creek. 23. Mendy got home last night at 10:30. I baked and done some ironing. Bride dusting curtains. A sack of salt at McLaren's tick. 24. Killed a rooster. 2 gal. coal oil 25. 25. I went to hear Mr. Watson, he led communion and the Masons. Marched to the graveyard. Here is the transcription from the latest image: == June 1898 == 26. Fine day. Done the washing. 27. Fa paid the flour $2.00, had 3 call[s] 30 at McLennan. 28. Began to rain about 5 A.M. and rained until 6 P.M. It will do a great deal of good. Libby McLennan came yesterday for a visit. Canned two cans of Red and 17 of strawberries. 29. Very fine day. Mendy went North, quite cool, mercury down to 53 at 10:30 P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/553d3915d122ecf70328e5f40e0ab2cf.pdf 6bff2d43e8ef7ad9053b0c07262b6627 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == July 1899 == 1. Saturday, fine warm day, 92 in shade. All our people who were at the lawn social last night were well pleased. The volunteers came home last night instead of today. This Dominion day they were let off. A dry shower Annie did not come. 2. Fine day. A large congregation. All glad to see Mr. James back. 3. We are busy preparing for the District Council, which meets here on the 4th & 5th. Got $5.00 from Munday. Pd. at McCrimmon 2½. 14 gal molasses 1.2, 10 lb sugar 50, yeast cake 5, lard 30. 1.19 12 lb blue 20, ½ lb glue 15, 1 cake soap 5, 40 7 cans pumpkin, he did not know the price Pd. for 4 yds of floor oil cloth 60 cts per yd 2.40 4. Fine day. The first of the guests arrived in the room of Mr. Campbell from Van St., Ralie, Bella & Annie McLennan, And a Mr. Bruce from the Front. They were here for dinner. A Red Shawl of [name] came to tea and to spend the night. He got 5 lbs of butter from Brownie. 5. To get 7.50 from Snider. Paid for oil cloth $2.40, pumpkins 10, 2 rolls of felt 45 cts per yd and also nails. There was a good meeting last night. The Convention closed at 5 PM and it began to rain at 9 P.M. 6. Sunday. Mr. Hand left about 9 a.m. It rained all day. There was a wild storm of lightning, thunder & rain last night. 7. This is Friday before Communion, Mr. Urquhart from the E. of Lancaster preached. Mr. Campbell left in the afternoon. == July 1899 == 8. Rained all night and showery all day. Mr. Langill preached. Paid 29 cts to Martintown butcher for last week and took 2 loaves sugar 22, ½ pan bread 24 cts. 9. Rained all last night and poured most of this day. The people were all soaked. 10. Been fine all day, made a large washing. Got 27 lbs butter 9 cts from Bird. 11. Bella and Murdie went to F.D.M.C. with the Buck tomorrow. Murrin went to Cornwall with Daisy, by train. Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Taylor went also. Uncle D. sent 6½ lbs of cheese by Aunt Kate Craig. Lizzie Brown & our Minnie came by boat from Toronto to Cornwall, then by Macassar to Summerstown. Lizzie brought her wheel; she can ride well. 12. 7:45 p.m., S met in St. Andrew's Hall, 1⁄10th. 13. Fine day, kind of showery. Done a small washing. ½ lb tea 30 cts. 14. Minnie sent 5 lbs steak, ½ butter 25 cts, 1 loaf. 15. Fine day. 16. Done the washing. 17. 100 looms at McCrimmon. 18. Baked an oven, Minnie cut the meadow. 19. Murdie went to Lachine. Murrin & I went for berries. Got 2 quarts. 20. Looks like rain. Butter at Willie’s 23 cts. 21. Stormed all last night. Thunder, lightning, and rain. Rain all this day. 22. Dull. Not very good drying. 3 galls oil 30 cts, 4 lbs blue 40. Murdie got 10 lbs of flour. 23. 2 cans estimated by 20 galls oil to take to Crimmon for to make it. Cleaned it. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2e5a11877ef0535b6ef930467f98ca47.pdf 09068a3a2591ec0c5d5a2f8ef286dca6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == July 1899 == 23. Fine cool day. A large congregation. A good sermon from Rev. A. Patt. 24. Muncie and I went to pick berries at Lander's. Got 7 quarts. Very hot. Marvin and Lizzie walked to D. B. McLennan and got home about 11 P.M. 25. Very hot. I washed. 26. Got 7 lbs butter at McCrimmon's with Annie. Muncie came at 8:30 A.M., was on foot. Annie passed Lancaster, taken by Colledge. Came back on McCague. Wheeled here. Muncie went to meet him at 6. Hot, very hot. 27. Rain storm this morning, now 11:40 A.M. Muncie bright with high wind. We put icecream out at McCrimmon's. Turned over butter twice, 13. Cod oil 20. Lye 20. Sugar 25 7/20 + 25 7/20 + 20 + 8 = 3.35. Tin lye 10, cream tester 10 = 20. 28. Fine day, pretty warm. J. R. B. got 2 loaves from a Mr. Jellybaby. Came in bright. We all sang on Sunday. Got 2 lbs slices ham, 1 box of starch 15, sugar 25, R. sold some oats to McCrimmon. Got matches and soap, white blakings 5. Bottle Edron pills 20 = 35. Lizzie and Muncie went to Stanley Island with a few of the village folk. 29. Got a black from Bessie 40 cts. Fine day. Butter 16 cts. Wap & Wetcakes (?), 18 cts. 30. Fine day. A large congregation. 31. Was up early, T. M. left for Caledonia Spring. Dr. Dunlop called and took Muncie to the class. Got at McCrimmon's 8 lbs molasses 13, 5 lbs sugar 25, colts 5 = 49. Two members of parliament were with us. Mr. Longmore got word from Rockfield at the family gathering. Captain Edgar, speaker of the house, died in the 70s. == August 1899 == 1. Tuesday. The Ran girls and Bruce were here last night, and we enjoyed their company very much. 2. Sold some hen feed 23.26. Got sugar rolls 56 cts. Rained in night, shower, 23 from Mundy. 3. Our folk and Lizzie went to the F.P. picnic. Jamie Brown did not go. Donald McLachlan's head was buried today. Mr. Jack McPherson moved into old post office building. 4. Fine day, pretty hot. Met at McCrimmon's 4½ gal. check. 86 cts per gal 31. 2 lbs catfish 2 cts. 1 white bowl 60 cts. Hatty, Effy, Gordon, and Effy, Sandy, Sant, were here to have a home meeting today. Mrs. F. 25, Bridie's 10. Profit to Lizzie 5, Mundy to cheese 27 cts. 5. Fine day. 22 lbs butter 376 cts. T. to Lancaster 58. 6. Large congregation. Rev. Mackay... preached morning & evening. 7. Fine day. Young folk had a picnic to Hamilton's Island. Lizzie, Marvin & Mundy went. R. came home in the evening. ½ 2 cts for bread 12. 10 lbs flour at McCrimmon's 12. 20 lbs butter 20 cts to 40, yeast 5 cts. 8. Fine cool day. R. paid the flour $2.00. Finished at Dingwall's. 9. Rained a little but settled. ½ grain sugar 50 cts. 2 lbs butter 40 cts. 2 doz tomatoes 10 cts. 2 lbs raisins 12, nutmeg 2, ½ lb cream tartar 34, 1 bottle vanilla 10 cts. Louisa McGill's called 10. Lizzie had a gum boil, kind of middle. 10. ½ lb tea 31, 1 qt molasses 13, sugar 5 cts 48. ½ lb butter 30, 1 qt vinegar 10, 3 lbs salt 30, 1 gal coal oil 1.10. Crack 5 cts. 11. ½ sugar 25, 2 lbs butter 40 cts. Mundy went to Lancaster and took McCrimmon's butter and cakes. David Fraser of Lancaster & Kingswood died. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/97349a792e92539811cc6f196a0086e0.pdf 396189577aede5f364479983fda653b5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == August 1899 == 13. is to be buried here today. There was an accident happened on the C.P. R.R at T.P. camp in which seven persons were killed & ten injured. 14. It was 12.30 when we got from Hamilton. Then our party arrived at the church at 7:30, we had dinner with tea about six. Then went on board a small steamer called the *Belleville,* Captain Woods, & went to St. Regis. We found the members of the church. Then to Cornwall. After dark, a few minutes there to stop, not far from McCrimmon. We left just after sunset, then we returned to the boat at one of the mills and worked on some crops, returned in 30 minutes for the rest of the party. We arrived at Hamilton's Head at 10:30. We spent a very pleasant afternoon & evening." 15. Fine day. The Mr. Elders of East Gwillimbury preached in the morning, and in the afternoon, one of Mr. McElduff's people were there. The singing was very strong. 16. Fine cool day. Made a washing. To butter 10. 17. Very fine day. Walked to F.P.'s in the forenoon. 18. Another fine day. Got 5 lbs of suet on Tuesday from Martintown. Buttered. And on Tuesday, got honey 90. John & Jane McDonald were to tea on this day. Lizzie & Marion went to see Mary McBride and called on Florence, we paid 2.25 for rent - for 3 months. Finished letters to Dr. Swain, Eagle on Thursday morning, an empty gal. 2.33 at 20 cts. Very fine day, many at F.P.'s. Here is the transcription: == August 1899 == 18. Sugar 25¢, rice 25¢, 1 lb tea 30¢, R. bot 4 lbs steak 40¢, from Marlinton butcher 40¢. Annie got her wheel yesterday and left today for Halifax, meeting R. is not well, he got a bottle of medicine from Morell yesterday, 50¢. 19. Fine hot day, mercury up to 88°. 20. Another hot day. The roads are very dusty. 21. Took the reign from us, Pat trying his oats. I did two washings, rolled 10, 1 can 6, 22 gals syrup 16. 22. Slightly showery, not enough to make an inlet in the cistern. 23. Dull day. D.B., McL took tea with us. 24. ½ lbs butter 4¢ cts. 25. Fine day but little settled weather. Mrs. J. & P.M. all our young folk went to church social at Hugh Fraser 25¢. Corn 7½ lbs, sausage 45¢, 2 lbs steak 20¢, ¾ lbs settled with rice 35¢. 26. Fine day. There is a picnic at Hamilton Island. Richie, Marion & Daisy drove. D. Ladders have Mr. McCrimmons to hire in their family. Mrs. B.L. not over. Janie took a wobble, Jessie Brown had 2½ ozs rump alt sup, R. Jolly lent oil 18 cts, 1 lamp chimpy 28¢, 1 lb butter at McCrimmons & sugar 25¢. We took a loaf. 27. Fine day. I was not in church. It is natural. H. Robertson called to see us, Susie Coulter & Lilly Jones called. D.B., M. Gemme & Charlotte were here. 28. Another hot day. Lizzie had a letter from Uncle R. He will not be down this fall. Rasp 50¢, butter and sugar at McCrimmons and got $1.00 off, sugar 2.66. 29. Another hot day. Called at McCormons, got a fair bunch of redheart. ½ of rings 21 cts, sugar 50¢, 71. 30. Fine day. ½ lb butter 30¢, 4 lbs bacon 57¢ at McCrimmons. 31. 45 lbs sugar $3.75, 2 gals vinegar 22¢, 2 wood 4, cloth brush 95¢, saddlery 1.20. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/15e4362ed41b97fe52f670002ac6efcf.pdf ae0174f0c74bbdabca51253eb1607e13 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == September 1899 == 1. Friday. Fine day. 4 cans of crab apples 30¢, 30. 2. A dull day. 3. Fine day. Got home this morning 4 bu. oats 15. 4. Fine day. Maud and I went to church. 5. Fine day. I baked in oven. Two gals bottle ketchup. Baked in oven, 8 cts yeast, sugar 25 cts. Wm. Hill and fam are all through to fill jars. Collection of some plants for room. Am busy fixing up for winter. We lost one of our nice Jersey heifers this afternoon. Nancy Roy, Ellen and I picked tomatoes. I lost my offering 25. Nancy bought butter 8 lbs 20 cts, 6 lbs. cheese 60 cts, 30 years sugar 1.50. 6. Fine day. Cold bright. Fine cool morning. Changed rooms. Did not get to the fair until 10:30, Ellen Mc. & boys and J went over. D.B. Demarres was here this a.m. Helped fix baker. 7. Fine day. Prices at the fair was al– D.B. Mc. C busy got some crab apples 5. 8. Damper but no rain. Very busy, too. Cleaning the cellar. Marion received a letter today from Robert Mayhew. Bought sausage 4 lbs 20 cts, 2½ lbs cheese 31 cts, 12 lbs lard 60 cts. 9. Cold, cool day. 10. Fine day. Completed rooms. Nancy, Davy, John went to the harvest thanksgiving service. 11. Cold, damp. G. Hillman & P. S. came to pick pears. 12. A dull day. H. 13. Cold. We received our 5 lb. sack filled with flour from C. C. Commens 10 cts. 15 cts for dinner. Bread 10 cts, butter 10 cts, ½ lb cheese 10 cts. 14. Fair, cool. Yesterday had light rain. 15. J. and Marion got home at 10 P.M. Yesterday Maud was at a picnic at N. Lancaster. Yesterday got home I was at Uncle Donald's. 16. Lovely day. Maude & I went to call at Hugh Camerons. 7 ½ lbs butter at McCrimmons, 5 cts on leather. 17. I was not in church in the morning. 18. Maud is not working for Christina. 19. Rain all day, night and east. 7 ½ lbs, 50. Maude teaching, Maggie F. D. getting married. Went to Jennie K., 7 ½ lbs, 20. Dull, not drying. 21. 7 ½ 25 cts fine at McCrimmons, 1 box yeast, 5 cts. Maud went to Masterson's to mill, 11 bush wheat, got 350 flour. 22. Baked in oven. Maude went to Markland to see H., to get vinegar to make chow-chow. 23. 7 ½ lbs butter at McCrimmons, 10 cts. Dr. R. McDonald had a sale of cattle today. He went to see the potatoes we dug. I can prove crop. Killed 2 white woolers, 1 black hen. 24. Rain. 25. Rain. Jennie went to Alex and had a 1st swing. 26. Made a small wash, 7 ½ lbs vinegar, 3 cts. 27. Mr. McGinnis & Maude are leaving tomorrow for Canada, Michigan, to spend the winter with Lou. Mr. R. G. called to see her. 28. Fine day. The two days of cold rain. They are making a road on the E. side kitchen & East end, finished it and collected the wood. Paid the plain butter 5 cts. 10 ½ cts butter, 10. Paid for pies 5 cts this week. 29. The H. & S. Extension ran on a rock at Bath. The passengers had a hard time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/962046ac11e639eddcbb73ea458eef49.pdf fbde2cb6527b7e4515e27d91da231ce9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == October 1899 == 2. Monday. Frost and ice last night. Some flakes of snow this morning. Murdy went north. 3. 7 ½ lbs butter 25, 1 lb tea 30. Jennie went north. 4. I went out 22. The month came in on Sunday, not Monday. 5. Lovely day. Annie & John paid 12 & 3.00 for two months' rent. W.T. & M.J. met in testing me off to 42 lbs sugar 25. Made a few cakes. 6. Another lovely day, 10, west 30, am away 20. Pa let some sheep go to paint old black. Jessie & Lizzie cut & sent the picture from last book. Tea 7 ½ lbs butter 30 cts. Murdy came about 5 ½ P.M. 7. 7 lbs 3.46, paid rent 30, 4 ½ gum sugar 25. Hattie came about 6:30 P.M. on a wheel. Murdy had a letter from Pa. 8. A pretty large congregation. Mr. Fargel at opening of the day. 9. 7 ½ lbs tea, made a washing, raining not heavily all day. 10. 7 ½ lbs tea, 2 lbs of soap. 11. Fine warm day. 10 west, warm, 65. 9 gallons molasses 23, 7 oz 10. 8 yds flannelette 24, 4 yds oil thread 4 ½. Received some tea from Belgium. 12. Rained some today. 13. Friday. Our Sacrament will be on Sunday. Mr. John McGinnis of Oct-De-Songe preached today, a good sermon. Maud came later on, brought letters for 16 ½ lbs tea & 40 cts butter is lovely. The youngsters are to have a happy pull on the R. & L. lodge tonight. Murdy got home. 14. Another fine day, Rev. Scott of St. John preached. 10 ½ lbs butter 60 cts, Hogue sale today, Maud & Jennie went. Paid on nothing. 15. Fine but cool wind. A large congregation. A good sermon from the pastor. 16. Fine day. Maud left early. Murdy went north alone. A big washing. Called at Mrs. H.'s at 7 ½. M.J. and Mr. John went with a friend to paint. == October 1899 == 17. Paid 20¢ for a pan of bread I got in September. 18. Fine day. 7½ meat 25; 1 gal lard oil 20. Got at McCrimmons butter 50¢, yeast 2½, hitch. Killed two black hens. Mary D.R. came to stay all night. 19. Lovely day. Thanksgiving. Had preaching after for the Cornwall Synod. Not so late. Murdy and Annie Brown went to Montreal to hear a grand opera. Lint Leye paid for Smiths & Off. 20. Fine day. Cold wind. Murdy left at the noon. Last night Mrs. Finn & Mrs. Yates went to Montreal. The boys came home from Montreal with plans for the opera. 7½ lbs sausage. 21. Hattie came today and remained to dinner. Our boys & brides were at a large wedding at the "Fat Mac" Grove last night. 7½ lbs butter 50. Killed two B. hens. Cold, hard frost. 22. A large congregation for the time of year. 23. Cold and snow in morning turned to rain. Jennie left for Ottawa. 24. Pa & M.T. went to Alexandria on legal business. 1 lb lard from Bechthier 2½ hitch. Mr. Lemmery's wife is dying. 25. Had a letter from Mrs. Harry Stone (Mrs. Hump). I went with her to call at Walrins, to two butter, got mine with 2½ hitch. She went for groceries. 26. Sent a letter to Willie by Annie. Very fine. 2 of frozen rain. I renewed the letter yesterday morning. Pa pulled the cart. 27. 7½ lbs sausage 40. 28. Rain. Murdy had a letter from Jennie. 29. Rain. Mr. Reid of Buffalo Soldier as announcer. Two pages of guest book yesterday as Col. Scott talked about the restaurant at 7 P.M. 30. Very fine day. Made a washing. 31. Murdy got home. Maud & Willie Flora here. He paid for butter, got more. 7 ½ lbs butter 12 (one cheese). https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b9f99280f605e23abdecd3327b63cda9.pdf 13e3813e7ee79a2088165d04ab985d01 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == November 1899 == 1. Wednesday, just after Marion and I got home last night about 5:30, it began to rain and rained all night and all today until about 4 P.M. 7½ lbs butter 37; 6½ meat 35; chocolate 10; 1 gal lard oil; wool 25. 2. Fine bright day. Cold wind, freezing. We dug in the shade at 4 P.M. and had three of my pumpkins, 18 with Birdie and myself, myself off. 3. Fine cold day. 7 to P.O. beef 6½. 4. 7 to McCrimmons. Butter 47; 2 lbs cheese 25; 2 lbs raisins 18. 5 lbs McClery of 7 wants peaches in afternoon. Jennie McCrimmon spent noon & evening with us. 5. Fine bright day. Made a washing. 6. 7 to from Board 20¢, Minnie D. was here for a short time. Worked tired. 7. Very fine day. Uncle Donald sent us two letters. Black friar & received doll yesterday. Angus McClellan (J.B.) was buried today; he died after a long illness Monday 7 A.M. 18½ gal molasses 25¢, 16 lbs currants, 9-7 gal gray cotton cloth 36. Pa was fixing fence on 2nd farm. 8. Fine, we were digging our garden. Larch McGinn died. Pertha Manuel (Charley) was buried today. Pa paid the account at McCrimmons, Angus got enough oatmeal. 9 to P.O. 7 inches butter 24; milk ticket 14. 10. Murdy and Pa put up the porch. Hand gave a wild plant. Maud and I went to Apple Hill. It is very cold. 11. Fine bright day. Turned cold in afternoon and began to snow about 2:30 P.M. Pa went for the cheese while got down. Then they are wild. 10 lbs tea 25¢, 7½ butter 12. at John’s. == November 1899 == 12. Sunday, fine and bright. The ground is covered by snow. No service in our church. Paid 5. Murdie went to Hephzibeth. 13. Fine day. Fixed the pig pen after a catch. 14. Another fine day. Murdie went North early. Got 2 lbs. Amadego 20 cts. Kate McCrimmon & Roy & Ella at Job’s. 62. Got some logs sawn yesterday. Lavallette drew the lumber today. Charged 1.00 for four loads, Stewart Ferguson took 6 (unk.) of wheat to Martintown and got it ground for us. Charged 30. 15. Fine day. Gave Albert Roy 25 cts. My little Joe, for 3 hours’ work at the new mill. 25 cts. 16. I was working up stoves. Murdie cleaned the furnace pipes. Jamie Brown & James Clark gone home about 3 p.m. Meeting since Tuesday. 17. 9 ¾ lbs steak 30 cts. 4 lbs sugar 25 cts. 53. 18. Fine day, thawing. There was a long sermon in Martintown last evening. Darling. 9 lbs. tea 35 cts. 2 lbs raisins 20 cts. 4 lbs cream tarts 11. Butter 23 cts. 2 qts milk & bread. Murdie got home this forenoon (on Wednesday the 16th). He was in the Danesville. Not progressing as favorably as the doctor expected. 19. Fine day. Annie started baking. Dr. McDonald was digging. 12 lbs butter 23. 42. Drank 25. 20. Sunday, very fine day. James Clark left for home. Birdie went with Apple Hill. Rev. McLeod preached a union sermon in the afternoon in St. Andrew's on the Centenary. Gave collection 5. 21. Very bright in the morning, turned cloudy. Papa has not been well for more than a week. Mild day as we were, making a small pot of soap. ½ gall coal oil 20, oatmeal 25, calls 3. 30. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/22f397dd964d7abf6f13461b539b1ad2.pdf aa661d155e585ee95b5846b778d72c12 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == November 1899 == 22. Fine day, slight frost every night. Sir William died. Hugh McLennan of Montreal, formerly of Lancaster, died suddenly yesterday. It was a shock to his friends. I sent a letter to Jamie & one to Stanley. Pa got an answer from D.H. and a postal order for $65. 23. Fine, cold day. 24. Murdie went to Kenyon. Took little reins, got the P.O. cashes. 25. Marvin sent for some things to Eaton's. Sent for two sets of under wear 2.82 & for etc. etc. Her order was $3.35. 7 lbs tea 30. 26. Cold day. I was not in church. Pa is not well. 27. Murdie went north, a long mild day. The sheriff called. Our taxes are $3.21. 26 lbs butter 5 ½ cts. Mrs. Clarke paid $2.00. Colville’s order 23. Codfish 20. 28. Favorable news from N. Dist. ¾ gal alecia 3, 1 spool 13, thread 4. 29. Fine day. 30. Murdie left for Apple Hill yesterday and got home today with the things. The annual meeting of the Bible Society. Mr. Reid the agent gave a good address. My hay. This has been a very exciting month for the British nation. They have a great number of men in Africa, they fought several decisive battles with the Boers, they are confident of success, and have taken three out of ten places. But in the Bronx they have a different foe to fight more like themselves. == December 1899 == 1. Friday. Very fine. Mercury up to 49. 2. Fine warm rain. Calm, like spring. Nothing much about the war, the Canadians continue to go in Tuesday. 7 lbs cheese 70 cts, 21 lbs butter $2.26, 55 lbs turkey. Called at E.J.'s this evening. Mrs. McVicar and Mr. Taylor were well. It began to rain and blow fair. 3. Not many in church. 4. Fine day, kind of hard. 7 ½ gal coal oil 20. Bird & I made a large washing. 5. Snow this morning, but not enough for sleighing. 29 ½ lbs butter 65 cts, 7 ½ gal molasses 25 cts. 6. Some snow today. Little rain. Mercury was up to 6 above zero this morning and it is rising. It is about 40° and a fine day for butter. 25 lbs of tea 30, 27 lbs butter $2.04½, 33 lbs ¾ gal coal oil. 7. Pretty cold, mercury down to zero. Had a letter from Jamie today written on the Bohemian. Mailed on Nov. 16th on a steamer they met on the other side of Cape Slate islands. 7 lbs tea 30, 27 lbs butter 2.04½, 33, ¾ gal coal oil. 8. Cold damp day. I was out in church. I have a bad cold. 9. Made a washing, hung the clothes in hall. Began to rain, rained all day. 10. Rain all day. The snow is all off. Murdie went north yesterday, did not get back yet. 7:30 P.M. 11. Fine mild mercury up to 30. Jessie and Edith McRae, E. J. Laland called. Jessie, McDonald. McRae is very still. Turned up in the afternoon. Murdie got home about 5:30. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/37eaa3c2f234d07c286e3f63023312f3.pdf f3464fa2f1d0a4b6816034d67c2e12bd https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/820b5e9b1ca7ff9e8cf85015dcb8db56.pdf 6a8e7ed4d8ae2389d1d8f86ff721f11b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == January 1899 == 1. Monday Fine day. 2. Cold Tuesday 11° above zero at 8 A.M. M.K. got 2 gal milk Mr. Robertson here to tea. 3. Fine day. Made a large washing. 7 lbs butter 40, 20 yds cotton 15. 4. Woman's Meeting at Mrs. Meers My fee for offering 1.75, kind fee 25¢, for 10. 5. 7 lbs butter 40, 1 gal coal oil 25¢. 6. Fine mild day, just a particle of snow although it looked like it. To sugar 25¢, 2 lbs raisins 20¢. Birdie and Marian drove to the store in the afternoon. 7. Fine and mild in the morning. Pa went to Lancaster on some small business. Began to rain at noon. You & Minnie milking. 8. Cold day, high wind. Birdie and Mandy went to Smiths to welcome home Charley and wife. Pa left for Lancaster. Orders: to 6 lbs sugar 25¢, 7 lbs butter 40 & 35¢, bills for Kate 1.55, Jennie Brown wheeled from Lancaster. The oldest inhabitants say that they do not remember such a fine winter. It is not good for trade, wheeling is not good for heavy loads, and it is so cold riding high. 9. Very fine day, no snow. Mary McIntyre came, she is looking well. Rolled out 25 eggs. 10. Some rain last night, and more today. About 10 a.m. McEwen brought milk, windy. To 7 lbs butter 71¢, 18 lbs 30. Marian went with Birdie Dingwell, widow Mrs. McLaughlin to Jennie Dingwell's. Kings went to spend the evening. Here is the transcription of the image you provided: == January 1899 == 11. Looks like a change of weather. Mary left to make some calls in the village. 12. There was snow this morning. It began to fall last night about 9 o'clock. It did not drift much. Mandy went to meet the 12 o'clock Lancaster, was $40. P.M. fine and bright. Pa came by D.R., warm. 13. Fine day. 10 lbs butter 60¢, 6 lbs raisins 20¢, sugar 25¢. Mandy got Harris in the morning. I got at Mr. Crummond 2 yds red cloth $1.50, ½ gal molasses 25¢, towels little owed 25¢. 14. Fine day, snow enough to make light sleighing. A large congregation. Off to L. 15. Girls talking for social tonight. Marian went to Simpson’s Toronto on Saturday for little, to make a want for herself and Birdie sent $3.50 for bridge & post order sold. 16. Had a good social last night. Very fine myself and girls. Cream butter 10¢, thread 10¢, braid 5¢. Mandy cleaned furnace pipes. 17. Cold day. Pa went to Alexandria to special burial meeting. To 1 gal coal oil 23¢, 2 lbs butter 45¢. 18. Fine day. 19. Looks like rain. 20. Rains. I went to Herman’s. Got 3 lbs butter 60¢, 2 qts milk 10 paid. 21. Slippery roads. Very few in church. My Sunday off 8¢. 22. Fine and mild, mercury up to 39°. 23. Cold this morning. Sleighing all off, roads are kind of siege. 24. 10½ lbs butter 75¢, sugar 25¢. 25. Cold and windy. Mercury down to 6 below. 26. Looks like snow or rain. It is rain. Mercury up to above freezing at home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8dbf6c24a5782ff5bf781ed57443d133.pdf f5bc3b5b2ffb0d0a4ca7910ab1163dc2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == January 1900 == 26. "Began to storm and snow, very wild. 7 ½ lbs tea 30 cts, 3 lbs butter at Hemming’s land 2 qts milk 10 cts paid. 1 gallon coal oil 25. 80 27. Saturday. J.C. had a letter from Jennie today, it was written on the 21st Dec/99, she was well. ½ gallon molasses 27 cts. The storm is over and it’s a very fine day. Bright sunshine. 24 28. Fine day, a pretty large congregation. Made fire through rough. 29. Another fine day. Done a small washing. 30. Pretty cold until, Middie & Murdie, went to Cornwall, drove to Summerstown, took the cars to 5 lb butter at 15. Butter at Hymans 1.00 31. Fergushie’s Birthday. == February 1900 == 1. Thursday. T. M. C. met at John Dingwall's, Middie and I drove Lady. Very cold day, people froze their ears and noses. Murdie got one ear nipped while coming home. Paid off 25 cts 2. Friday. 6 a.m. was 21 below zero, raised to zero. Very fine day. To 2 qts milk at Hemman 10 cts. To 6 lbs sugar. A valley tonight at W. A. Hall. To sugar 25 cts, to corned 15 cts. 40 3. Fine day. J.C. left for home. We went last night. Murdie got some furniture for his bedroom in Cornwall. It came here on Thursday by a cutter. He and Middie are putting it in today. To 5th drink at Ferrie's 50 cts. Valentine 10 cts for Murdie's trunk. 4. Began to snow in the morning, snowed P.P.M. turned to soft drifting. 5. Monday. Murron left by morning train for Ottawa to attend the St. Ladies College. To fare 8.00. 8 P.M. This has been a very fine day 100. I was down to Hemman and got 3 ½ lbs butter 1.15. We got mail from Jennie, Murron, myself, & Murdie. He was well when writing in January. 6. Snowed in morning but cleared up by noon. Murdie went to Lancaster and closed the land which we sold to Mr. Gregor. Got 375 dollars for this land. Paid 50 cts to boy to drive her. Paid at Mr. Crummins $6.00 6 lbs raisins 25; 1 gallon coal oil 25; 1 lb currants 9; 1 lb raisins 9; 1 gallon molasses 1.00; 1 gallon coal oil 25. Miss M. Murdie, who is going to sing at the S.F. concert tonight, is here to remain until tomorrow. 7. Fine day. We were all at the concert. Our tickets were renewed. To paid for pin I paid for Miss O. Entires https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c4e93dfb38dbf92906db79eee46042ec.pdf ab9b72fe394fc7611628018205a8d8aa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == February 1900 == 8. Thursday. Rain. Uncle Donald brought us a novel of Mrs. Southworth. Miss Cotton left home. Kates baby hurt itself. A strong wind S. P.M. raining hard very sloppy. 9. Friday. Preparatory to the sacrament. Mr. Farles of Cornwall preached. Not many in church. The roads are very bad, wet, wet. We bought a small fore quarter of beef from John for 7 1/2 cts per lb. 53 lbs, $3.53. I sold a pig to Jipeny, he done to the table spoon 30 cts. I got milk at Hemman 10 cts. All tea at Mr. Crumman's 30 cts. 10. Fine day. Not a large congregation. Mr. Langly of Martintown was to preach but did not come. Mr. Gunn preached. 11. Very fine day. A large congregation. Offer for Foreign Missions, $60. 12. Very fine in morning, turned mild in afternoon. Began to rain at 7:30 P.M. Uncle Duncan and Duncan D. called in evening. Foreign Farquhar D. called in evening. Very soft and rain rained all day. Mr. Gunn cannot cross the bridge, it is flooded. To feed oats 25 cts. 13. Very high wind all last night and today. Very little snow, only on corners and on the roads. Not much work now. 14. Thursday. Dull day, trying to snow. To Handy m's corn from Beaver 25 cts. I sent a letter to Jennie, done to Sandy, postage 3 cts. 15. Fine day. McKee put one cord in the shed. To 6 lbs butter from Hemman 1.10. I got milk 10 cts. 1/2 lb of butter at Mr. Crumman's yesterday 20 cts. 1/2 off butter 80. I got flannel 20 cts, 1 gallon coal oil 25 cts. 3 pm writing 20 cts on the butter. 16. News last night heard. Kimberly has been relieved. A church was there, bless. == February 1900 == 19. Monday. In the morning, dull & snowing, now 2:30 P.M. fine and frosty. 20. Tuesday. Fine day. Exchanged oats for meal at the mill. Re[illegible] went to North March with Kenneth Robson. All there were well. Sold 33 doz. eggs at White's and Drew Bill for $18.60. Word today of a sad encounter of Canadians with Boers, on the 18th. No particulars. 13 killed, 60 wounded, 2 missing & prisoners. 21. Wednesday. Storm of snow & wind from the east. It is not cold but very wild. 22. Thursday. Fine day turned warm. Paid Humson 2 ½ [pence] for 2 lbs. 8 weeks' worth of milk at 30 [pence] per week, 10 ½ gal. milk, and 20 [pence] for sausage & butter. 24. Saturday. To P.O. 36 lbs butter, 70 lbs sugar, 25 - 26 rain, 1 lb molasses 3 [pence], ginger 5 [pence], mustard 5[pence], cheese 25 [pence]. I gave 2.50 [pence] to give Halquorn for fixing boots. The boots cost 15 [pence]. 25. Sunday. Uncle Sandy came this morning and it was pouring rain. 26. Monday. Stormy. Snow & rain. Mary McLennon came to stay all night. Mercury below 12. 27. Tuesday. Stormy and cold. Mercury down to 12. 70 lbs raisins 20 [pence], 2 doz. herrings 50 [pence]. Paid Shruby 1 dollar for two tickets for son W.J. Comart for freight on box from Eaton. 28. Wednesday. Fine day. Uncle Sandy made a few calls today. This is Ash Wednesday. B [illegible] at Easton: 5 yards beige at 40 pence, $2.00, 3 yards more, 1.10, 13 gimps 25 pence, 2 yards poplin 18 [pence]. 10 yards gray sheeting 2 pence, 5 yards white sheeting 20 pence, 22 canvas at 22 pence per yard, lining and sheets. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d43110e610f0071211676656c5013aea.pdf aec8f67efb57f48c53a877b270c5c9fa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == March 1900 == 1. Thursday, It began to snow last night. Then commenced to storm about 3:30 P.M. There are big drifts and will drifting very until it is through, and such a storm we have not seen for some years. 2 gallons coal oil 23. 2. It stormed and drifted all last night and what a night! The kitchen window to the north was covered on the house east and a point up to the roof. A large drift from the west through the gate to the south end of the wood shed. Murdy had to make a road between it and the shed before the cow got to it. Primary, from the front door to the road was one big drift, and one very large one in front of the church. The drift across the road is about 6 feet high. We got no mail today, and it is quite fatal that there was no movement on the road today. 2 quarts milk 10. 3. Still moving & blowing, no sleighs on our road 7.5 lbs sugar 25, 2 lbs raisins 20. 4. Snowing, not many in church. 5. Ladysmith was relieved on Feb. 28th by Lord Dundonald. 6. Storming, 7½ lbs butter at 24 cents. 7. Uncle Sandy and Murdy went to call on Dr. Band. == March 1900 == 7. Lard, meat, La plaire, Tartar paper. On the 8th got 100 lbs of flour from Mr. Cameron 1.90. 8. Uncle Sandy, Band, Murdy called to see Charlotte last night, and the will go off tonight. Mrs. Donald Rey came this evening to make a short call. 9. Lovely day, Mrs. D.R. went to see Aunt. The Masons Ed Foster stuck at Bruce. (Got over on the 5th) 10. Fine day, paid Herman 1.14 for butter, 10 for milk 1.20 yesterday. Mrs. Roy has today. The snow drift was dug out today from our gate to the Minister’s lane, and it took 3 men with two horses. 11. Fine, bright day. Murdy and I were at J.R.M.’s. A cold east wind blowing. A pretty large congregation. 12. Monday. Murd & I made a large washing. To F.L. butter 25¢ per lb. Sent the due bill. Got 10 lbs sugar 25¢, molasses 33¢. Cold wind, and drifts again. A wind through the barn yard. Had to drive wood with a shovel. A disappointment in the lane to the barn yard gate. Sent grain to the mill for provender. Had two cards from Annie, one on the 3rd Feb to be. The other on the 7th Feb. to Bridie, she was well. 13. Stormy, through tonight. 9 lbs steak 60¢. 14. Pretty fine day. Baked in oven. 7½ lbs butter 45¢. 15. Snowing most of the day and drifting. Wouldn't March so far that been wild & cold. Fine stormy. It looks like January weather more than March. I had a letter from Sandy on Saturday; it was mailed at Devon on the 20th. It was well. 16. Stormy, all our walks are filled up with snow and St. Patrick’s day never was as much snow before. Red D.D. broke shingle bars. 17. Sunday, not many in church. Think owing to the roads. Mr. Kenneth has a sermon today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bb4dca735308a2031c57db4f73f4eaef.pdf efafdabda7107841bcbf5664070c593f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == March 1900 == 19. Monday. Cloudy, looks like rain. Murdy and I to town with the sleigh. The sleighs to be put away. This is the first time Kitty was plaited since mine went off. There has not been a sign of the cow yet. 7 ½ lbs butter 30¢, clover, honey 20¢. 20. Still cold. Long dress and 3 loads of wood. No news from Montreal. The Capital of the Orange Free State is surrendered to Lord Roberts. Everywhere a little fire. 21. Got home a small load of straw. Kitty has sprained her shoulder. The weather cold. 22. 7 ¾ lbs butter 60¢. 23. ½ gallon milk 10¢. 24. Fine day, bright but cold. High wind, 1½ gallons molasses 23¢. 25. Very fine day, but still cold. Collection for India famine fund. Myself and A.J. to church. 26. The first spring working day. Washed. Murdy drove 6 loads of **wood**. Had Frederick with him. Kitty had a heifer calf last night. 7½ lbs butter 35¢. Heard that Mrs. Simpson went to Cornwall today to have an operation for appendicitis, and died under the operation. Old Mrs. Donnald was buried today. Duncan Grant (Carpenter) died today, aged 88. 27. Fine day, no news from Annie. Posted a letter to Kincardine to Sandy, postage 10¢. 28. Fine day. A card from Annie. 29. Drawing wood in the morning. Got the first milk from the cow. Lauder cutting hay and sowing corn. Mrs. Murdy was [illegible]. 30. Still cold, the weather good. They were out picking up stones. 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Mrs. Bell & D. Corn, Co., Fairb. from Mansey, he died out west. 2 tickets for Mrs. McLeod’s entertainment – 1.00. 1 gal. coal oil 20, perfum. 1.00, bread knife 15. Mrs. Brown to tea. === 24 === Mailed 15 for Holborn, Rum Hall 7½, day 25. Domville ½ day. === 25 === Mrs. Owen came at 8 and went away 5 P.M. To Methodist. Pa & I were at the entertainment last night – it was good. === 26 === Thanksgiving. King fern in Church. The off. was for Cornwall G. Hospital. Pa & Ja. Domville not working. Bot. apples 1.00. === 27 === Dull day. Hard frost. Bottle in all the flowers. Annie came home yesterday. Began to take up roots & re-till by barn. Pa took all garden roots on Tuesday. Maud, up the banks yesterday and today. Brought Rachel home, she got a sight in her breast. === 28 === Dull & damp. Sent box off. Put in soaking 3 days to go bath. Murray went to Green Valley. === 29 === Fine day. Murray. John hired boys from and primed posts. Annie out up fire & made cake. Murray away. Pa & Annie put in front of the posts. === 30 === Rachel cold, hope like a gillay hope. Took home the team and put Rachel back. Domville is done painting. He is going to Cornwall. I settled with him, paying him $3.50 and $6.00 on the rent. === 31 === Dull day. Ironed. Mrs. Brown at Birks. Heard the will challenged. Eliza Duggan & daughter from Ireland. Place to Murray. == November 1906 == === 1 === Wednesday. Very fine in early morning & a little rawish. Killed an old rooster yesterday. Alec McDonald & French mangel came to the same ground house yesterday. Sent $7.50 for Miss mine clamping. Mrs. Brown called. === 2 === Cold today. Alice Monday boiled plum house for winter. $3.50, and we 25½ for ice. Met at Milles. Flour 20, sugar 15, meat 4½ 22, currants 10, raisins 10, lamp 10, lamp wick 5, soda 5. Domville left our house. === 3 === Fine day, frost at night. === 4 === Fine in morning. 7 1 cattle laid 1.15, butter 37½ lb 40, 1 pan bread 20, plate 25. Killed an old hen 45. Rev. Jamet preached at 3 P.M. === 5 === Began to snow at 9 A.M. Donald McCannon paid $7.5 on the H. W. for ground rent. Gave receipt for the ½, and other paid before. Mrs. St. Thomas paid 2 dollars for old rent. Rain in evening, I boiled the ½. Mrs. Pilgrim paid 13.2 for old time. Murray went to Domville down the river, Mrs. Brown in. Mrs. Wilson called in afternoon. === 8 === Murray got home 7 P.M. 7 pan bread 20, meals outfit, 2.32 lb steak. === 9 === Did not put up flag until 2 P.M. and I think it is a little over ¼ mast. It is raining and blowing wind from the west. Some died on the fence from the minister’s lane, Alice Monday putting up a wire setting along the lane by the Manor. Killed two old hens. === 10 === Cold but bright, fine ploughing. Heard results of the Alberta Election, Liberal government for them. === 11 === Threat of snow. 7 enbal 20, bread 20, ½ buf 42. Annie cleaned the furnace pipes. === 12 === Fine dull day. Rev. Mr. Parkinson preached at 3 P.M. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christina McLennan Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Christina McLellan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Glengarry County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-1922 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Centuries, Glengarry County, Charlottenburg Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Christina McLennan Diary, 1897-1905 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Christina McLennan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Glengarry County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1905 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Centuries, Glengarry County, Charlottenburg Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1897 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><h3><span id="==_Christina_McLennan_Diary,_1897-1905..._=="></span><span class="mw-headline" id=".3D.3D_Christina_McLennan_Diary.2C_1897-1905..._.3D.3D">== Christina McLennan Diary, 1897-1905... ==</span></h3> <p>A black front cover with a brown left spine </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 1897 </p><p>1. Friday. Fine day. Pa was up early and went to see Murdy, he is improving gradually. The children slept late. They were at the church there was a night watch. </p><p>2. Soft snow and rain. Murdy died at noon. I got M {name?} to take M Killop away to green valley. To 1 pan bread {illegible}. </p><p>3. Sunday. lovely day a large {illegible} Tassie Dingwall here to stay over night. </p><p>4. Uncle Murdy buried today there was a very large funeral. To 2 pans of bread and ham for I got yesterday 60 to 1 lantern 50. </p><p>5. Rain and snow today but not cold. Yesterday was as fine as a day in the 1st of May. </p><p>6. Freezing in the morning, snowing in the evening. Mr. Brown left for Kingston in forenoon Birdie at the manse today. </p><p>7. Fine bright day womens meeting at the manse. My fee offering 25 paid too faithful witness. Bids fee and offering 35. Bot at willins lemons 15 ingar 25 raisins 9. Paid the girls rink trekits. </p><p>8. Very fine day no more yet sleighing to 6 {illegible} 30. Paid Fraser for butter lard and sugar got in Dee and 1 gall {illgegible}. 95% 5 {illegible} 1 cake chocolate 9-1 hank fingering yarn 1 onion at willis 5. </p><p>9. Saturday. Fine and soft&#160;% 1 panibread 20 1 gall {illegible} 40. </p><p>10. A large congregation morning and evening. </p><p>11. Sent provinder to mill. Jamie cleaned the furn see pipes. To 1 pan bread thick. </p><p>12. Fine day. </p><p>13. Thought to go to prayer meeting. but went to the manse </p><p><br /> January 1897 </p><p>15. Friday. Pa is not very well. </p><p>16. Raw day </p><p>17. I did not go to church today. Pa is not well. </p><p>18. Bold high wind. Birdie is not getting a chance to {illgegible} Finch. she will try tomorrow </p><p>19. Mercury fell to 20 below zero. At 8 AM was cold all day. I bake in oven to 1 gall cook oil 18 rice 25 sold Snider onto 2 {illegible}. </p><p>20. Mercury up to zero an 9 AM. Far and Donald Robutson call in afternoon. Boys draw 1 load of wood from Salungs place. </p><p>21. Turned soft - and mowing. </p><p>22. There was no carnival last night on account of snow. Snider and James working hard to clean the ice. Mrs. Donald Kennedy was busier yesterday. A. J. Grant is very poorly. Ran went to Murtingtown this evening to stay a week with D. M. {illegible}.&#160;% cook oil 20 tea 25. </p><p>23. Snow all day and pretty cold. Randy got his mail from Fraser yesterday making and {illegible} 4.50. Not paid. Sold 3 1/2 {illegible} eggs. at Frasers 70 cream tarter 35. A.J. Grant died at 11 A.M. Will be buried on Tuesday. </p><p>24. Mercury down at 20 at 7:30 A.M. don't know how much lower it had been. </p><p>25. Mercury down/up to 25 this morning and a cold West-wind. Snow drifting ugly day. {illegible} in morning. The manse took fire in basement. </p><p>26. High wind still and drifting. A. J.'s funeral today. The church was warmed the {illegible} was taken in and the Rev A M. Gillway preached the funeral sermon. Bird had a letter yesterday from J. C. Brown. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 1849 </p><p>27. Fine mild day. Donald Keys' wife and Illett were here this afternoon. Fer and Marley drew wood from Salways. </p><p>28. Snowing and drifting all day. The boys drew three loads of wood. Had a letter from Uncle Charley. He is in Syracuse. Pa is up again. Jimmie went to Lancaster on Wednesday to get his tooth fixed. He got $4.75 worth of wheat. This is a fine day. Jimmie is clearing the round of the bank. It stormed all day yesterday. </p><p>30. Mercury down to 12 below zero this morning. The annual meeting of the church was held last night on the Hill. Pa sent the rent of the rental, let at $4.00. John R. took it. Jimmie went to Cornwall Friday and did not get back yet. 10 P.M. </p><p>31. Sunday, fine day. I was not in church in the morning but went in the evening. Jimmie Roy came here from church to stay for a few days. Mr. Vaughn died yesterday, will be buried tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Blues) died in Montreal. Jimmie will be up sick here in St. Mary's tomorrow. </p><p>February 1849 </p><p>1. Monday Fine day. Mercury at zero in the morning, higher through the day. The carnival will go on tonight. 75 lbs flour at Whittles $2.90, yeast $.05, 2.45. Marvin and Mordy are going to the trunk market, Mr. Red, white and blue, he also pack of cards. Paid me Jimmie did not go. </p><p>2. Another fine day. The girls and Jimmie went to the G. M., got home about 6 P.M. I baked in oven. Nan came home from Marshaltown yesterday. </p><p>3. Fine bright day. Allie came for Jimmie. Jimmie went to Moravio Mills, took 23 bush of oats, got in exchange 56 lbs of oat-meal. </p><p>4. Far went to Alexandria in morning, got home in afternoon. Horins meeting at J. F.’s over 22 members and visitors, my offering 25-burks 0. </p><p>5. Cold, mercury at 6 below zero. Cold wind and heard that there was scarlet fever in the village. At home French home. Jimmie &amp; Mordy went to the cashor. </p><p>6. Fine soft day. Birdie &amp; Christiane went to spend the afternoon at Jimmie Dingwell’s. </p><p>7. Rain roads very bad. Ran went some place Far drove him to Lancaster 8. I washed today, &amp; churned. Annie is assessing 9. Baked small cakes at the front. 1/2 gal. syrup 25 cts. Sold 2 doz. eggs 44 cts. yesterday. Got 7 spools thread 16 cts Ran got home this evening. 10. Old man on the war path. All the boys went some where with the horses I got bread trimmings 13, 3 yds. broad 10 2 1/2 yds. cotton 20. Ballance for Anville &amp; Franca It is a very fine day. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="February_1897">February 1897</span></h2> <p>10. Lillian McLeman from Lancaster called this afternoon. Birdie has the Grippe. </p><p>12. Dull with high wind in the morning. Turned stormy about noon, snow 6 PM with a rough wind. Will be our severest storm yet. Mr. Blackmore of Lancaster preached a very good sermon. Not many in session. The Grippe is in every house in the village. Mr. Long did not get home until 8 PM yesterday. </p><p>13. A better attendance at church. Mr. Watson preached. I pulled coal oil at Grange. </p><p>14. A very heavy snowstorm out for the day and the Grippe. This afternoon's reading was for Foreign Missions. Mr. Long is better. Birdie is well today. </p><p>15. Jimmie went off early. Murdoch's apprehensions are lightened. Birdie is not so well today. </p><p>16. Jimmie off early. Murdoch is better, leaves down. Birdie as usual. Abram brought butter gross weight – 39 lbs at .18. </p><p>17. Jimmie went off early. Will not be home tonight. Snow to the 25th. Murdoch improving. Birdie </p><p>18. Marion was at a party at Deplia. Masons last night. Pa &amp; Han. to Lancaster to Master's meeting. I have a cold and sore bones. I am afraid it is grip. </p><p>19. I am in for grip. </p><p>20. Douglas's wife is poorly. Had twins. They were buried today. Pa got 80 lbs of sugar. </p><p>21. I came upstairs for the day. </p><p>22. I am not very well. </p><p>23. Boys drawing wood. Weather stormy. </p><p>24. Jimmie left for [Cross?], will not be home until Thursday morning. Got 700 flour at Fellies 2.90. Weather stormy. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="February_1897_2">February 1897</span></h2> <p>25. The E.E. had a social Tuesday night – made about $17.50. Mrs. Evan Dingwall died 10 A.M. Pa &amp; J. pulled coal oil. </p><p>26. Friday fine bright day. Sent a letter to Uncle Sandy. Jimmie went to Crosswell's to see about iron posts. </p><p>27. Fine bright day. Cold wind. Pa &amp; Tom down. Pa went to Connell's. Snider paid two months rent - $6.00. I was doing a little work. </p><p>28. Cold day, high wind. Mrs. Dingwall and her son took the corpse into the church and had a sermon. Uncle Donald &amp; Mary were over. James McKenna, Daniel's son called this afternoon. Birdie was out today. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="March">March</span></h2> <p>24 Sunday 24. Arrived 23. April 41. 25 Snow all day, and a little sunshine, heard that Mrs. Sandy John McDonald died today, and Mr. S. P. Sylvester died at Pontiac last fall. Home &amp; Far were at Lancaster. 26 Rainy all day, some wind and a little snow. Annie came home about 4 P.M. sick with croup. 27 Dull day, Bridie &amp; I went to see my aunt Katie, she is very poorly, we called at Sandy's &amp; Fmoi. Sent reminder to Will, heard Mr. McArthur of Lancaster was buried today with masonic rites. 28 Fine day, made a washing, Fan got word to get ready to go to Mexico. 29 Wrote to Seiber &amp; Kingle, work like sugar weather. 30 Another fine day. 31 Got a letter from L. &amp; P. and a cheque for 134.85 for rent &amp; c. Mr. Lancaster had it cashed lost 60 cts. Paid Dr on 25.30 on note 4 for value received 29.30 - 134.85 - 95 cts, still with H. McDougall. </p><p>July 28th. It cleared up in the morning and I took Fan and Allan about ten in the morning to Bowers. The mare was shod 10. Paid 25 cts. Mary &amp; James came up yesterday and they leave for Lanark today to Mr. Stewart's. Mr. Linde got 18 lbs of flour today. John got 6 lbs. of sugar 25. 18 lbs. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="April_1889">April 1889</span></h2> <p>1. Very fine day. Heard that my aunt Kate died this morning. Union meeting at Mr. Elder's. Mr. Griggs 25 cts. 10 for Mrs. D. McLennan. A few The English. 1 gall coal oil 20. 2 lamp chimneys. 2. Fine day, roads bad. Marvin &amp; I went to hunt Kates with in the afternoon. Saw a number of [illegible]. 3. 10. sugar 25. tea 25. 4. Was in church and heard Daniel Scott my off 5 cts. 5. Gave 2. 2. of. 20 cts to Marvin 1.20. to Will. Jennie is on the mend today on horseback. 6. 7. 3 spools B. thread 2. 2 port cards 3. 7. Bridie is not well today, has blankets. 8. Kindly went to the East Farm to fish. Got 4 fine ones. 20 bottle coal oil. 9. Fine day. Snow all day. Ground covered. 10. Bathed in snow. The anniversary of our marriage, and I never thought of it until now. 7 P.M. 20 below zero. 11. Was in church, Marvin &amp; Marvin off 5 cts. 12. Washed a few things. Snowed most of the all off. Annie left for North side B. river. 13. Warm. Some rain cleansed the furnace pipes to work all on Sunday. Is better now. Bridie is not gaining very fast. 14. Bright in morning, drizzled in afternoon. Run went to Lancaster. Got $20 from Mr. Honeywell. paid Sandy 1.50 for overshoes, .75 for rubbers 8.75 for cloths 11. Paid Fraser $7 for making suit &amp; furnishing trimmings. 15. Rev. R. Ervin &amp; A. G. McDonell paid a pastoral call. Jimmie got home, had finished the assessing. 16. Rain </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="April_1894">April 1894</span></h2> <p>18 Was in church, not many present, a funeral in afternoon, a William Conroy from the 9th branch, who died in Cornwall. </p><p>19 Jimmie left this morning for Toronto. Gave him 25 for himself (advance) 2.50 to make some purchases 25. for timber, (a barn) 2.50 to make some purchases at T. Eaton, sent for 10 worth of cotton gingham flannelette thread small necessaries, turned cold. </p><p>20 Morning down to zero frying, froze water solid in some basins in the cookhouse. Far got 5 dres 3. success this evening. McDonell finished cutting cords of wood. </p><p>21 Still cold. I made a small showing. </p><p>22 Fine, but cold wind looks like a change. </p><p>23 Jimmie came home this morning. Ridgway &amp; sons here shelling wood, Monday, borrowed a cart to drive in the woods, put a clothes line up, Saturdays, Robt &amp; c. 25 cts box of yeast. Paid Monday $20. 4.52 for value received. </p><p>24 Some wind. Jyds drove to Lancaster. </p><p>25 Fine warm in morning with rough wind degrees to rain in afternoon. </p><p>26 Morning bright &amp; warm. In afternoon turned cold &amp; wet. Gave 1.20 to run to pay for a Telegram. </p><p>27 Turned cold in the night. Ground covered with snow, an ugly day. </p><p>28 Wednesday snow all off. </p><p>29 Jimmie got through with the assessment roll and went with it to McElharron's 6 1/2 lbs tea 38 cts - 1 gallon coal oil, 2 lamp chimneys 30 cts. </p><p>30 6 lbs meat from McKervin 63 - 100 of flour from Willie 2.40. </p><p>One box from T. Eaton's came on Wednesday sent for some cotton and silk 1.52. </p><p>Jimmie returned 15, had Ridgway &amp; son shelling wood, Drew two loads of hay from Fraser. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="May_1871">May 1871</span></h2> <p>19. Fine day, to Dr. Mrs. Caster 47. Wrote some a/c’s, Flower, Corn, carrots turnips pot. Bignon to show, F. men not well, Ministry, Can. Bible &amp;. </p><p>20. Rain all day </p><p>21. Rain in forenoon Ministry. Came home 6 P. M. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Left in the morning for Cornwall. Mrs. Miller for McKee </p><p>22. Fine day, Planted grass fruit last night. B. &amp; made solucitors at Y. Ad 30-60. AB tree 25. </p><p>23. Fine in morning, B. &amp; C. turned to noon offering today for Kindlay Agd. Minister Rid off. </p><p>24. Fine all day, Birdie D. went to make a few calls in the Ev. Mrs. Dan Campbell was buried on Sunday. She got some roots at Mrs. R. Flemings, Daughter out in my coat. </p><p>25. Rain all day. Gave my measure to James Smith for a black suit, wrote but don’t pay. 8 yds B. lace 25.75 </p><p>26. Fine. 8 yds B. lining 72. 4 yds black lining 42 &amp; twine 54. 4 yds B. N. lining 30. 1 yd. Linton 8. 1 yd. Midge 48. 1 yd. mat 10. 12 yds dress goods, 15, 120 1.30 </p><p>27. Y. &amp; F. some. 20. Fruit 4 &amp; yesterday. </p><p>28. Y. 6th, Y. 30. 2. Sugar 25. 1 jar lard 20 </p><p>29. F. 2 cans salmon 25. 6 1/4, 6 black silk 25. Jennie Sandy born, our nice housemaid gone home tonight </p><p>30. Dull and drizzly all day. Macpherson getting out manure. </p><p>31. Sunday fine day </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="June">June</span></h2> <p>1. Working at my [unclear] </p><p>2. Fine day. Settles letters 33. Paid 280.60 from Friday. Got my base from Jessie 57. </p><p>3. 1,000 to Cornwall </p><p>4. Evening. Got home about 2, &amp; rained all day. 5 tickets to Cornwall 80. Gave Bird 37 for pair rubbers bot 2 little crackers, Liverpool McFee &amp; the boys got molasses, stayed at Fraue </p><p>5. Cleared up. J &amp; Luff 38. Paid the 28 &amp; 33. </p><p>6. Some rain. Bird got home, had his flowers for me. Canvas 25. [unclear] trimming 23. Witty, Kennedy, did Dudley. </p><p>7. B. 1 yd. boys working at fun. Drawing [unclear] for building. I made a washing, Bird is getting ready to go to Apple Hill. Mason began to move a barn at James Smiths </p><p>8. Dull day. Jimmie went to Cornwall to attend the Jigg. Birdie got a ride to Apple Hill with D. McIntosh, who was at Renfrew. Prompt, I gave her 45. </p><p>9. Drizzle all day, 8. P.M. heavy rain </p><p>10. Rain all day, Jimmie got home 6 P.M. &amp; finished drawing stone for [unclear] foundation. I will finish the mason work tomorrow. </p><p>11. Y.W. met at Dromore. 27 off 25. Pushed 10. $35. </p><p>12. Y.W. Marrions dress 80, got it at Lancaster 50 </p><p>13. Y. got camors 50. I got short [unclear] 7. &amp; sugar 39 </p><p>14. [unclear] 45. 2 new apples 35. Rain 53 </p><p>15. Heavy rain last night. The barn was raised today. The School game came off. [unclear] town made 24 points over Cornwall. [unclear] Marion 19 &amp; 9. P.M. thursday [unclear] Inders Jail 93. I have paid 9.12 on this winter up till now. Tea 25. </p><p>16. Mr. [unclear] of Martintown preached in after [unclear] </p><p>17. Meade a lot-washing. &amp; sugar 25 </p><p>18. B. had [unclear] over, Roy went to Lancaster. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="June_1899">June 1899</span></h2> <p>16. T. Cavenage 20, News 24. </p><p>17. Fine day done a little weeding in onions. </p><p>18. Marion &amp; Murdie went to Cornwall to the School Games. Cornwall won on Lacrosse and is ahead of Williamstown. Grace Marion 10. </p><p>19. Done some weeding and planted Beans. Murdie hoed potatoes &amp; corn. Beef 52 cts. </p><p>20. Fine day but cool. Mr. McKay of Summerville preached. Mr. Matheson in evening. </p><p>21. Monday, washed. </p><p>22. Jimmie drove Kate to Murdie's buggy to Cornwall to the Jubilee. Murdie and Ran the cow in the star in account of an earthquake in Mexico. Bonfire on brick yard. Some boys stole the cannon from Martintown last night. </p><p>23. To 100 plants at Welles 2.20. </p><p>24. Baked in oven. To sugar 25. </p><p>25. To Cavenage 20 cts. </p><p>26. Marion drove to Apple Hill for Murdie. Flora McGimmon from Kingston came with her niece Nora Ann to try the Celebrance began next week. Mrs. Stanley &amp; Mrs. Kennedy spent the afternoon here. I canned apples 16 cts. </p><p>27. I went to Mr. Tatum's preaching. He had communion. To 1/2 c. raisins 20 cts. occasional droughts. </p><p>28. To Mr. 18 Cavenage 25. Gentle rain. J. P. Mr. Tatum last night – Mrs. &amp; Mr. McLeavy left. Baked in oven. To 22 lbs butter 40. </p><p>29. 4 pm in afternoon for Flora Ann. </p><p><br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="July_1899">July 1899</span></h2> <p>1. Saturday, Murdie &amp; I went to the U.F.M.S. meeting at John Knox. My offer 25 &amp; $10.00. Paid the Registered fee 10 each. 35. </p><p>2. To 2 1/2 roller 44, beef also 27. 71. </p><p>3. To sugar 25. </p><p>4. Very hot. Mercury up to 84, Mr. Green at home and preached. </p><p>5. Washed in morning. Got 14 lbs butter 24. corn starch 10 cts. Murdie, up to 94. </p><p>6. Jimmie, D.D. and a Mrs. Ferguson called on their way to Lancaster and took Murdie with them. Jimmie went and took Marion. The District Council met there. 22. </p><p>7. Killed a lamb. Commenced with the potatoes. Mrs. Ferguson. Murdie to McLennie to see Misses. Graceley &amp; McLennie. </p><p>8. Very hot Mr. Green preached long fee in church. </p><p>9. To Mr. McGilloway in church Mr. McGill. preached. To 5 tins 5 lbs butter tickle to arm. 1.1. Got 14 lbs 15 4 lbs claw. 1.24. 39. </p><p>10. Jimmie Brown came this morning on a bake. Mr. McGilloway preached and served the table. Mr. McGilloway preached a sermon to the Proctor at 3 &amp; 7. Mrs. John Marsell was buried at 4 &amp; 7. Turned back and rain again fell. The collection was for French Evangelization. </p><p>11. Rain to farm Broad 125. </p><p>12. Rain to farm Broad 20. Rain again. </p><p>13. To 4 lbs claw 20. Rain again. </p><p>14. More rain. </p><p>15. Fine day both a little dry. Weeding. 11. </p><p>16. Another fine day. From Rosie 62 lbs beef. 39. </p> <ul><li>2 lb Cavenage from Mr. Irwin. 15.</li></ul></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="July_1889">July 1889</span></h2> <p>16. W. Potter, 48 lbs., Farquharson put in black bay. </p><p>17. Fine day. Far. two loads hay. Had a paper from Far. Mexio Herald. </p><p>18. A pretty good congregation. Alicie Scott preached. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Far. Robertson called. </p><p>19. Bride washed. Brie 5 lb. Nise 30. 70 1/2 pm. Bread 20. yeast 5. sugar at 4 per lb. glass 0. </p><p>20. Our young folk went to Temples Re. Noe. </p><p>21. Hot day for farm. Bread 20. starch 10. </p><p>22. Heavy rains for two or three hours. 70 1/2 pm. Angus 25. Two cans salmon 25. Kate Hay Jane 87 was here to dinner. I gave her 50 cts for butter. She will bring it on Sunday. </p><p>23. There was very heavy rain today. Had a letter from Mrs. Kerr Alexandria. Uncle Don and family were here. 78 &amp; Mrs. New Burns. Dr. &amp; Mrs. Rogers called. I baked in oven. Got pine yesterday at Willie 2.25. </p><p>24. Rain all forenoon. Called up at 3 P.M. Dr. King's brought the butter. Jamie gave me per. </p><p>25. Cloudy day. For average congregation. Morning and evening. C. E. of South Branch were down. </p><p>26. Fine day. Jamie cut some meadow. Bride washed. </p><p>27. Quite bright. 1 doz eggs 10. 2 lb cheese 25. butter 12. Hello Blakie here 25. sugar 25. molasses. Cast oil 44. M. drank 35 cts. salt 10. Miss Clark &amp; Dr. son in. Mr. Hamilton took wine here. Mrs. Kerr &amp; daughter Jessie &amp; Mr. McPhee came at 2 P.M. to remain over night. Angus put in heads of hay from our meadow. </p><p>28. Fine morning at 5 A.M. Nov 4 P.M. Still rainy. 7 1/4 lbs black at Moore 45 cts. Day eggs 25. The Alexandria guest here yet. </p><p>29. Wrote our guest are merry. They cannot 11. 7 1/2 lbs butter 30. Farm bread 20. 2 cans 25. Donald Robertson called. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_1887">August 1887</span></h2> <p>1. Sunday a good many in church </p><p>2. Getting Pa ready for the Springs. </p><p>3. Pa left at 5 A.M. Mr. Jeb B. left for Kennedale </p><p>Monday for Toledo. Mitie went to a C.E. picnic at Lone Star point. </p><p>4. Rain last night, dull all day. Took Jasper to Johnson's. Sent $2.00 by Tassie Smith </p><p>to Eutown for shoes for the girls. </p><p>5. Went with Mr. Grim to Woman Meeting at Miss Drenguolls My Glowing 25. Pants 10. </p><p>6. 7. M. cheese 30. </p><p>7. Jimmie took Mamie to Lancaster to dentist. </p><p>8. Fine day. A large congregation. </p><p>9. Mrs. Fisk, Mr. Harmon &amp; Mr. Gray broke two watchmen. </p><p>10. 7. Mayes 25. cheese 20. Paid Tassie 25 for Express on girls’ shoes. </p><p>11. Rain all day. </p><p>11. Rain all night. Pa came home. </p><p>12. All are going one way, went to the Sabbath. pic mic. took my book to Mary &amp; had one of the girls. Temp was low and turned the primus 25th to a prout. Entertainment in D. C. Hall. </p><p>13. D. Angus 25. Pa is not well since he came home. </p><p>14. Fine day. Boys working at farm. Salary for L. in train of hay. 9 cheese cost 35. </p><p>14. 6 L. Large Lummins one 15, one 25. Sent a letter and some papers to F. on Wednesday Friday we came &amp; Maudie from L. from Moon 25th. </p><p>15. We had a good many in church. </p><p>16. Wished it looks like rain. 7 of farm load 6 to farm 5.30. killed an old hen. </p><p>17. Miss Drummond &amp; Miss Drummond were here visiting. the ground for the State. W. L. Maroon are to tea at Town Rd. I can preach so Pa is not. any better. D. Bottle Fragrent 5. </p><p>18. Pa came today. 9 cheese 30c. 75. B. Bottle. 1.74 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_1887">August 1887</span></h2> <p>19. Thursday </p><p>20. 7 Anger 25. </p><p>21. </p><p>22. I stayed in Smythe. Pa is not doing well </p><p>+ Bought 2 lbs of bread. 9 tart. 20. </p><p>23. Washed today. 7 lbs butter 45c. 45. </p><p>24. Rain in evening. Baked. 9 butter. </p><p>25. Rain all day. Monty went to North St. Bird &amp; I washed the old buggy. Pa is still in bed. Bird, Monty &amp; I [aimlessly] went to the Manor. </p><p>26. Cloudy all day. A pic mic on the fourth I M Brunch. All our boys went but [J. F. Drunk] [appeared still] fine day. Met a harvest day, to [sawmage] and [risk]. 75c </p><p>28. Fine day. 7 galls coal oil 18c. 1 lb butter 45c. 60 D. F. McDonald paid $2.00 for rent. Pads [gun] married [took] [name] was ill made sick with toothache that is talking from far </p><p>29. Very fine day. La Mint $2.00 for organist [fund] </p><p>30. Very fine day. Bird &amp; I made a large washing J. E. Brown visited [Drummond] yesterday. Pa is around today and eats heartily. </p><p>31. 7 Anger 25. 2 lbs tea 25. cakes 3 pies 15c. 40 [Buy Mr Drunk] get any good sheets from Emily 25c. 25 Got 7 lbs of beef from M Hoven. Pa got a bottle of tonic from [Tanny] 50c 50 </p> <h2><span id="Wednesday,_this_is_the_day_of_the_Sons_of_Scotland"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday.2C_this_is_the_day_of_the_Sons_of_Scotland">Wednesday, this is the day of the Sons of Scotland</span></h2> <p>1. The [Nie at Hamiltons Island]. And it is all that can be desired. Our girls and boys went to London today. Fine day. Meeting there was off. </p><p>2. [Index 10]. 7 sugar 25. Cheese 29. The maintenance [bo] of J. took the [former boy] update 1 [Ramp] broke two prizes. </p><p>3. Pa &amp; I went to Kenyon spent a very pleasant day. [Ann Willow, Duncan M Lemon, aged 87] Pa and big [Able's] workers gave [Baird] for R. 2 40 </p><p>4. Fine day </p><p>5. Another fine not a large congregation </p><p>6. Getting ready for the exposition making [flower] [Actron Fanny, Ellen, [Drove], Funnel, Pass, [Auguest] [Word torn] 7 sugar 25. 20 25 lbs flour 75c </p><p>7. Tuesday, not many at the fair. Today very fine. </p><p>8. Hot between 3:30 &amp; 20.00 at the fair my ticket 25 Kids got 3 [large Monies] 30 for fat [Nannie 2d] for 3 years Milken cow </p><p>9. Pa &amp; I went to [Dande] Douglas's. After dinner [and] Mary E, went to the front to call on Mrs [Me Eery] enjoyed it very much </p><p>10. Hot 6 measure. Gathered 80. today 90. Pa and I went in afternoon to Donald Rey. got butter 7 lbs at 6 lbs - 56. Had [Henril] for day 25 - 81 7 &amp; 25 stock 35. Donald Kennedy died today his wife died in January. Hally M [Shadden]died yesterday. She went to school here. </p><p>11. The [land who went Thursday to Jan Kent Hill]got home at 6 p.m. M Richie is very kind. </p><p>12. Turned cool. A very pleasant day. </p><p>13. Bird, Marion, Jamie &amp; myself are sick. A cold old late laugh. </p><p>14. Mr Brown left for Toronto. He will not be back until next summer. Monty went </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="September_1879">September 1879</span></h2> <p>To Alexandria, to a Conservative Meeting to select a candidate for the Local House. Dr. McDonald was chosen. Tinder paid up 6 months' rent. 1 1/4 M of tea 25 &amp; 2 lbs 8oz 37. 7 1/2/gall wool oil 1/0. </p><p>16 One day </p><p>17 To John aged 24. Burried. </p><p>18 William Campbell died at 1 A.M. Father Rob &amp; I went to the buriel. </p><p>20 Made a washing. </p><p>21 A large funiral, Service in the Church. no.5 boxes 30. </p><p>22 2 quarts vinegar 20 mixed spices 5. 2 lb brown sugar 8 Marvin went with Mundy to Alex andina 1 pair boots 25. </p><p>23 2 1/2 yards ribena 15 1/4 blue lung 15 3/4 canvas 37. 2 1/2 yard water &amp; 1 pint paint oils 1 pint turpentine 20. roll gran sugar 25. </p><p>24 2 100 lb &amp; 30. worm broom. 2 lemons 12. quart 5 3 lb sausages 20. justices direckment got for Mrs. Carins 14. 1/2 pint brandy 30 Harry Roy brought 2 lb butter 30. </p><p>25 My family &amp; I baked my oven. </p><p>26 Fine day forenoon began to rain at 2 P.M. did not rain much. Mr. McLean, student, preached. </p><p>27 I washed. turned cold. </p><p>28 Frost at night. Sent letter to Sandy for Fe. </p><p>29 went off for Marrville today. the fall fair. </p><p>30 Went to Admin Yesterday 29th Muddy went to Ex. McGill got home the same day. patriarch of Mr. Conman Chicago yesterday. Very fine day. </p> <h2><span id="October_1879)"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="October_1879.29">October 1879)</span></h2> <p>1 Friday. Very fine and warm. Jamie went to Marthas town to the funeral of Mrs. McShaden. Murphy went to the S. Branch to trim a horse for a Mr. McKley. &amp; made a deal at 3/26. </p><p>2 Another fine fine off again. drew wood was funeral in Fornow, Walter from Fats. </p><p>3 Fine day frost last night. L &amp; Mr McLachlan from Pineville preached fine out back 24 4/0 P.M. </p><p>4 Same day. made black dye sugar 25 6 adues 5 30 mining 5. </p><p>5 Died &amp; Christy Cattarnach arrived at Marguis. Johnson (his right knee) was killed in Cornwall today by a derrick falling on him. The death of Neal Dow is announced in today papers 28 aged 94. </p><p>6 Dull day The husking corn — </p><p>7 Fine day but cold. Thompson remains were brought home last night and buried in Lancaster today 1/7 Mr. Went &amp; measures sent mention. </p><p>8 Fine day Friday before communion Mr. Methown preached to a small congregation. Got the pigs, many. </p><p>9 Rev D Temple preached to a small congregation. </p><p>10 Large Congregation. Offering for Home Mission put in £3: 15/- of seeds &amp; grapes on Saturday from Virdiky fire from Lancaster 3/5 35. </p><p>11 Received the grapes, Fruit on Sunday see french. </p><p>12 Jamie got 3 1/2 of sugar at R. McDoug also 2lb 1.00. </p><p>13 Enman McRae was buried today. Many laughed at wine down shovels were reserved from. </p><p>9 Fine day uncle Donald was sent yesterday Ev a dismortal took place, was he is no danger. </p><p>16 Frinse for wine bottled. sweet plumed prairs for aund Jella &amp; Mundy at E. Hotthes. 2 1/4 lb bice 25. 5 2 lb forsc. 2 D. J. Algie. for bores ced for. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="October_1879">October 1879</span></h2> <p>14 Very fine day. Rob went to Montreal for 2 g of brandy &amp; 5/7 got 10 1/2 lb McCameron butter from Lancaster. 3 pairs of boots and slippers 30 32. </p><p>15 The K. of F. trial last night was good my ticket 15. Presbyterians took the day and Lady 7 3/4 lbs sausages 30. </p><p>16 Warm summer heat. </p><p>17 Cold wind. </p><p>18 Cold and raw. Belgiom Bg. 82. Mrundy went. </p><p>19 Very fine day, quite warm. We washed the windows on Monday. </p><p>20 Fine day high wind. A. C. McDonald’s Brush is on fire under the marsh, and there is lots of smoke. </p><p>21 Another warm day. 24 lbs sausages 25. 15 lbs long hams, went to Lancaster. They washed the windows came home at 4 P.M. closing up. </p><p>22 Dull day Saturday, no congregation. R. Tho. G. Gray preached and practiced a disappoint occasion. </p><p>23 Fine day. Large congregation. Rev. McCabe called to the Missionaries. </p><p>26 Reverend Mcalister at Vankham &amp; Ferguson and Thomas at Blakerstown. </p><p>27 Wednesday windy day, frost tonight. Fine day, quite warm, worked a little in the forenoon. </p><p>28 Fine cold wind, cold at Walker, turned. Thanksgiving dinner and went to the F. Mc. 14 yds. </p><p>30 Friday the heat at night. Mrs. E. McKaysktones, later in Montreal &amp; other occasion of </p><p>31 Very fine day. Started to S. Craig. Auction of Mr. Bennett’s assets and furniture. Mr. Archer’s papers. </p><p>32 Large Congregation. Mr. Carter preached a moving meeting, very good. </p><p><br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_1879">November 1879</span></h2> <p>1 Monday drizzled all day. Panning done. </p><p>2 Covered were turkeys with spareribs sent to N. McKenzie, got the 5/1 first rate. </p><p>3 Fine day. Traveled all day yesterday, roads are pretty bad. Mr. J. E. Kaysher from Cornwall came back today. Duncan Robertson of Montreal was due for communion drove home to Lancaster. </p><p>4 Fine day and bright 12/9. Mr. S. Metcalf &amp; John’s call my offering 10. </p><p>5 12 lb peas &amp; vegetables and corn, sugar 15 0 46 </p><p>6 Gale late 3/0. 16 1/2 lb butter 6 1/2 turnover 17. </p><p>7 Saturday. Fine day. </p><p>8 Cold day not many in church. Good sermon. </p><p>9 Fine day. preached and answered. there was more enough to value the weeds. </p><p>10 Covered 12 to Mr. Milliken and it was a letter for $25 for a visit. Richmond British Columbia. </p><p>11 Snow about 2 inches it melted away quickly. </p><p>12 8 took the day, took place preaching. felt cold. </p><p>13 Muddy left for Pepield 5 P. M. Mr. McLeod took home, Mr. Indigo, in the afternoon for home, come from Charlestown 2. </p><p>12 18 bags flour from Milliken 27 1/2. soft wood all 2/15. clay rough, saw 3 1/2 with 6 1/2 butter 27 1/2 7 15 furs in storage. </p><p>14 Fine day Wednesday. we wrote some home. made him very sick at Montreal with two days rest. </p><p>15 We heard the Committee of yesterday the original date was 5 years and then took it by surprise he saw Mr. Mundy at Thomas. the rest stood 7-8. </p><p>16 Old man on Cragsfield again. 13 1/2 letter from Mr. McK. also small in Wall. </p><p>17 Sunday Judson was clear. </p><p>18 Apple congregation good. Disley hear the people in town said a fine sermon. 33. </p><p>19 Very fine yesterday. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_1894">November 1894</span></h2> <p>16 Monday. Made a small washing </p><p>17 Very fine day. Took in the nets </p><p>18 A very cold day. 2/5 lb butter 25 cts. R got $3 in votes for the academy 157. </p><p>19 Very cold in the room. </p><p>20 Cold. The river is good. I’m able to do it. Monday was at Mr. McKim’s. Jennie was at Glencoe. Donald the middle of the week </p><p>21 Cold and snowing a little tonight. </p><p>22 Mild day. Ground wet. 1 gal coal oil for matches 25 cts </p><p>23 Called J. C. O. in the evening. Mr. Shaw was there. </p><p>24 Fine day. I wrote Mrs. McKenzie 2 ½ lbs of beef straight through the cutter made entirely. Birdie was training and came home on a horse sent to the stables by noon at Murdock’s. This was late coming out on the way. The mill and bridge were very fine in the middle. Killed the cow, Ohad Monday, Dunbar's funeral at 1 o'clock. Mr. Morchison and Mr. Snedick were present, not many out. A man fell about 9 am, turned to rain. Brick foundations are very poor tonight. A pleasant evening. Went to the camp all day. Uncle Donald McDonall. We are trying to build a small house. About 42. The cow that was on Saturday week is down over. </p><p>28 Sunday. Cold and bright. Temperance Sunday. Dr. Emerson preached from Isaiah 28:8. Subject from I Chronicles. A splendid address. </p><p>29 Done the washing. Very fine day. </p><p>30 A glorious day. Fine day. Things going on as usual. Harry Snowdon rode to Marlathion to consult the C. of the academy. 2 ½ lb butter 25 cts. Received 2 lbs mackerel 50. Moved two pints of apple sauce from barrels. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="December_1894">December 1894</span></h2> <p>1 Saturday. Began to snow about 8 a.m. Mr. Gorman </p><p>2 Sunday. Fine day. Mild, moon full tonight. </p><p>3 Monday. All day Monday went to Cornwall as far as Martin’s. Arrived home at 2:30, not paid. </p><p>4 Very fine day. Mild, moon full tonight. </p><p>5 Tuesday night. Edwin McCrum came to visit. </p><p>6 Uncle Donald and Mary were out. They brought a small sleigh of pork from market to Collins. Edwin McCrum spent the afternoon and evening here. The old crow was 102 years. </p><p>7 Ethel T. paid 25 cts. B. paid for frames 80 cts. Began to rain about 6 a.m. Mr. McCormick and I visited all day. Had a letter from Ferguson. </p><p>8 Drizzled all day. Had a letter from Ferguson at 9 p.m. from Lancaster. </p><p>9 Cold day (no more rain or frost) not many home for lumber. </p><p>10 Fine bright day. Cold for lumber. </p><p>11 Dull day. Frost (no more rain or frost) not many for lumber. </p><p>12 Wednesday. Cloudy day. Took some things to the house. </p><p>13 Uncle Sam or way back from the West. The T.D. church is going on nicely. Small crowd. </p><p>14 Sunday. The meeting was held in the Mission House, a large congregation and many people. </p><p>15 To paid Aunt Kate 2/6. Took it home from the bank. </p><p>16 The paid Aunt Kate 2/6 for last year's pears. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="December_1894">December 1894</span></h2> <p>14. Coloured up 26 1/4 lbs. cod oil </p><p>15. Munday left this morning for Van Camp's Mill to see the temperance advocate, to take Chester to Montreal tomorrow if it continues. Horse will be alright tomorrow, I hope. </p><p>16. Fine day. Cold. </p><p>17. Munday went to Lancaster to meet the boys, Nills &amp; Munday came home this evening with nothing to eat. George came home this morning from Chesterville. David got a team for Charlie tonight. Drove Charlie home. </p><p>18. Roads very bad. </p><p>19. Drove to Thos. Markell's along with the other stock. Snowed about 5 in. Snow deep. </p><p>20. Wrote to Miss Annie Chester. </p><p>21. Moved in the oven today, the roof today. Munday was at Mr. Brisson's yesterday. He drove past again this afternoon today. </p><p>22. Monday cold. Saw John Brown in the evening. I was trimming a boy's overcoat. </p><p>23. Several men were out this way. Mr. Robertson got a load of shingles, took the fifth to some other farm. </p><p>24. Mr. Connor's took turkey 18 lbs $2.65. Fine day for Christmas. All were at church except for the Donald &amp; Louise. Paid $2.65. Ethel went for Edward &amp; Kate. </p><p>25. Nice warm day. Not many in church. Victoria Duncan in Montreal (Mr. Rose) was sick this morning after a week's illness. Ruby paid 3 months' board. </p><p>26. Fine day for traveling, 12 inches snow at 2:10 a.m. </p><p>27. Done the washing. Very fine day. </p><p>28. Finished all at home. Had supper. Sold 2 1/2 lbs. 1.50. </p><p>29. This night was fine but a large number made a party from John's this day. Munday went to Bryan's with Munday. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="January_1895">January 1895</span></h2> <p>1. Saturday. Uncle Marion &amp; Munday went to Maxville. I &amp; Marion went up to Munday's room, comfortables &amp; blankets, &amp; talked New Year. Dr. Ferguson &amp; James on. </p><p>2. Munday got some meat at the shop today, steak, some beef &amp; pork. </p><p>3. Fine day. Snowing tonight. Munday went to church, Mr. A.C. Thomas &amp; Ferguson for Massie. There is no meeting at the St. Andrew’s church. </p><p>4. Munday saw Miss Nellie Murray. Marked 26 ft. 1st. M.P. McIntyre, Douglas’ child did not get a chance. James Ferguson was born. </p><p>5. Fine day. Munday went up to Uncle Donald's. Mr. G. B. Tanner is reading. Some beautiful songs at Miss Mallory's. </p><p>6. This day Munday heard about Mr. A. Stewart, Postmaster of Mallorytown, who was there today. Ethel bought some apples. Mild, frosty. Moon good roads. Fine today. William, Elizabeth, and Mr. Gillard &amp; wife in from Kenyon today. </p><p>7. Another fine day. Thomas Selling, Miller of Martintown was there here today. </p><p>8. Very nice day. A large congregation, Mr. Donahue preached a fine discourse. The meeting in the hall was very well attended. </p><p>9. Fine day. Good moonlight. Little longer in the evening. </p><p>10. Mild, fine day, but rough. The gable ends about added on to the corner of the house yesterday by Jim Glover. Snow falling. </p><p>11. Snowing very fast, and quite cold. Margaret &amp; I did not get home from Braggards, but he gave me the ride home. </p><p>12. Mild day. A great crowd in attendance at the club meeting this evening. Snow deep. </p><p>13. Mild day with rain. More snow &amp; drizzled all night. Ferguson got home from his drive about 9. Drove to Lancaster. 6/6. </p><p>14. Rain &amp; frost. Came on 8:20. Munday went to the club meeting at 8 o'clock. The roads are in fair shape. Gray branches are standing. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="January_1895">January 1895</span></h2> <p>14. Munday got home yesterday and I off for home today. I stopped at G. Markell's, got a few things, and got home early, not feeling well. Maria. </p><p>15. Sarah’s first day at school. Nice day. Began to snow at night. Robert H. Markell's child ill. Munday called at R. McDonalds. Mary J. called in. Ethel came here for a ride. Mrs. D. took tea. Mr. McMaster returned this evening from Maxville. Munday went home this evening. Had a letter from Agnes and one from Mr. Rutherford. My cold is getting better. </p><p>16. Nice sleighing today. Very calm and bright. </p><p>17. Cold, my cold is better. Religous, $2.06 for rent. </p><p>18. Brought calf at 7:30. M.P. at home of the sick. Tomorrow we are to take the children to Mrs. Macpherson’s. There in the evening were the McLellans, Dan &amp; Mrs. Falconer, where were the southern skies of the night on his arrival. </p><p>19. A woollen collection was this night. Mr. E. went to Alexandria this morning. Got home at 5 P.M. Heavy time. </p><p>20. Nice day. Very cold. Eunice came home Friday at 3 P.M. Munday &amp; Daisy came to Maxville. Went to Sunday School. It is snowing. Marion came at 6 P.M. Munday got 1 kettle. </p><p>21. Saturday, snowed all day. Large work to Lancaster. </p><p>22. Fine day. Quiet, many in church, long walk. </p><p>23. Storm ceased. James went out with Owen’s plough. </p><p>24. Got the water on Saturday as per Mr. Kit’s. </p><p>25. Sunday service. Did not finish, but went to bed. Got home very late. Mr. Munday went to Cornwall. 20. </p><p>26. A little rain. Roads bad to the end of the water. </p><p>27. Went to Fitzpatrick's for Mr. Wille called. </p><p>28. Munday got the house built. Ethel got a letter from Mr. D. after dinner. We had a nice supper. </p><p>29. Nice day. Munday got home at 9 P.M. on the way. Mr. Munday came to Maxville. 21st a Sunday. </p><p>30. Mild, pleasant day. </p><p>31. Very mild, but cloudy. Harry McMaster came here last night. He went to Alexandria for the mail. The weather was fair at the school. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="February_1895">February 1895</span></h2> <p>1. Friday, Eunice &amp; Harry both left for Toronto. </p><p>2. Finished some flour and bay for winter weight $6.50. </p><p>3. Munday &amp; all went to St. Mary’s for lumber &amp; $10.00 and saw the fence. </p><p>4. Men on the ground at midnight. </p><p>5. Very fine day, not cold. Eunice here about 4. </p><p>6. Snowing this morning. Very bleak. The furnace pipe is very smoky. </p><p>7. Nice day. Robert McLellan in our garden all day. I began to repair &amp; stop from 2:30 until 25. 2.86 </p><p>8. Fine day. Ethel, Kenworthy &amp; Lizzie McLellan are in for an evening visit. </p><p>9. Agnes &amp; Munday were here this afternoon for a visit. </p><p>10. The Presby. Don’t understand. Were $3.26 or $3.27 11th &amp; 13th. </p><p>11. Saturday evening. Munday went to Lancaster to break a road to E.L. Fraser. Signed Horton’s book. </p><p>12. Fine day. Total amt. $99.94. Received 3.02. </p><p>13. Mild day in the community. Sent to Mr. May, Trustee. </p><p>14. Not many in church. Church kept up well. </p><p>15. Fine day. Mr. Donald preached on his return. </p><p>16. A large congregation. Offering for F. Mudge was $2.18. </p><p>17. Hardisty is getting ready to go to the Klondyke today. Very fine day. </p><p>18. Kenworthy left this evening. Brittle had a nice sermon for the church, reading of Teniers. Got home at 10. </p><p>19. Nice day. </p><p>20. Rough. Left this evening, I write this. </p><p>21. January 25th 2 1/2, by butter 3.06 </p><p>22. Rough storm. Began snow last night. </p><p>23. Blowing all day. J. M. Wallace gone. 3. </p><p>24. This day was quite nice. Eunice &amp; Catharwood are getting married. This evening is Mr. Day's promotion. He is from Monaghan. </p><p>25. Munday brought a nice treat from his father. </p><p>26. A fall could be seen. Had a letter from the Donald. He is not doing well with his work at Niagara Que. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="March_1892">March 1892</span></h2> <p>16 Wednesday, fine day, dull in morning. Sent a letter to Landcroft, Jim, have a load of manure home from Tyers house, Jim went with us to Lang's sale. </p><p>17 Fine, some snow going fast. The water is high over the West Bridge. I think the water is higher than I ever saw it. </p><p>18 Another fine day. The Bruce Company of Canada come in the Hall and had George Trotter of Belleville give them $3.00 we had 1,748.25 tons. </p><p>19 Fine day, the water is one 1 1/2 ft from the letter board. </p><p>20 Fine day, sold 3 doz. eggs 2.25, to Angus 25, paper, 7 calamus and cash. </p><p>21 Another fine day, not many in churches, loads are the result, not running. </p><p>22 A fine day, all work in the shanty, much talk by the look of things from Downley. </p><p>23 Wet forenoon in the shanty, gave table and coffee to the company last meeting, it was a great success. </p><p>24 Lovely weather. Drove team of colts. </p><p>25 W. &amp; J. Fennell are invited to J. Dugnell tonight. Went to a little party, got home at midnight. </p><p>26 Another fine day, the water observing nicely on the flat, some sows out all morning, took them to the party, took the team at bargain. </p><p>27 Fine day, took hay, came home fine, got fish. </p><p>28 It made a new nest. </p><p>29 Mr. Burns is away, went to hear Mr. Falcom. </p><p>30 Lovely weather again, I made some money off of it, my horse. </p><p>31 Fine day. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="April_1892">April 1892</span></h2> <p>1 Friday, fine and cold, 2 1/2 ft from the mark. </p><p>2 Cold, hard new, like more. 20 lbs. to sale 32 </p><p>3 Cold and fine, not many in churches. </p><p>4 Hard frost last night, sale 320 eggs, 89 &amp; new. </p><p>5 Fine morning, got 6 doz. eggs, commenced to mud stove, 9 lbs. 20 $2.50 </p><p>6 Cold wind, 10 pieces bread 26. </p><p>7 Fine day at Bellwood, saw Aunt there, June in 2, walk to [illegible] in the Hall all day. </p><p>8 Fine, have to write letters, Mr. Douglass sent me some seeds. </p><p>9 Fine. Have to write letters, Easter sermon. </p><p>10 Very fine day, an Easter sermon. </p><p>11 Fine day. </p><p>12 Fine. </p><p>13 Fine. </p><p>14 Mrs. [illegible] told me Mary M. Philips up at her time at last, Mr. Weaver </p><p>15 Went and bought a bee today. </p><p>16 R. and went to Lancaster, I had from Mr. Yeoman, fair wind to shop. No. 10. No. 13. Morning 9.20. </p><p>17 S. N. 16 loafs, 15 from bread 24. </p><p>18 Cold from 2.75, got coal oil 5. </p><p>19 Pretty good congregation. </p><p>20 Fine, better, in good, clean [illegible] </p><p>21 Muddy left yesterday for Panama. </p><p>22 B. S. from the P.R.C. to County. </p><p>23 10 lbs. in pantry. Mary in [illegible] </p><p>24 Drizzling a little, repaired wagon. </p><p>25 Fine, most dry. </p><p>26 Nothing unusual. </p><p>27 A fair large congregation. </p><p>28 A cold but fine day. Very cold wind. </p><p>29 Mr. Duncan in Bolton did last night. </p><p>30 Broke the wooden box up at the hall. The [illegible] found Mr. Gourlay, all well, back tomorrow. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="April_1892">April 1892</span></h2> <p>25 Monday, fine, B. P. went to the funeral. The largest funeral ever seen here. Father measured 47 by 44 steps. Mr. Fessenden, others from different places were here. Came with me to dinner. </p><p>26 Wrote a receipt. </p><p>27 Cold day and blustering, spent the afternoon with company from Peterboro in the house. Called upon E. the editor's wife. </p><p>28 Fine day, the wind is chilly. Sold a hen, the[illegible] paid 10 for him. </p><p>29 The weather has been unpleasant good,and cool for reading. </p><p>30 Fine day, Annie went to Peterboro, went to K. to visit M. First funeral.Mary M. Fahey went to see Peter and the Murrowsons. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="May_1892">May 1892</span></h2> <p>1 Sunday, Rev. Hastie of Cornwall preached in the morning, Mr. Leatherworth in the evening. Mr. Finn here in the evening. </p><p>2 Fine day, home some washing. </p><p>3 Baked in the evening, sent bread. </p><p>4 Cold, 12 1/2 butter 50. </p><p>5 Wrote and done at Woman's Meeting at Lough's in the evening. Walk my feet sore. </p><p>6 Fine morning, stormy, went to Hurst's. </p><p>7 Done a little in garden, took down oats, carrots, mangels, pease, some onions. The raspberry strawberry came. </p><p>8 Fine day. Planted it. </p><p>9 Fine day. Home wood keeps told. </p><p>10 Mary left today for Napanee, the old man Smith came for her. </p><p>11 She started the post office extension of post[illegible] today. </p><p>12 A warm wind, warm in the evening, spring was over.W. went to see J. O. after supper. </p><p>13 Cold and a little windy, went to D. W.Bought seeds for the season, 30 lbs, $2.20. </p><p>14 Worked in garden. </p><p>15 W. &amp; E. Hugh brought [illegible] Uncle Donald and </p><p>16 Worked in school in garden, 1 at [illegible][illegible] planted beans in a bed. Annieout at meeting, [illegible] many, A. and [illegible] at Mr. Anderson's marriage. </p><p>17 Fine day, planted 3 rows left soon with [illegible] 1 row. E. [illegible] </p><p>18 Thursday, a general day, the crops hold on, but clean. And the work could not remain without. There was a thunderstorm last night. A great deal of grain fell, and the day before a span of 18 rows was sent to the dump. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="May_1892">May 1892</span></h2> <p>18. No sign of muskrats or ploughing. </p><p>19. W. went to Campbell by train. Freight from Boston to the Cape. He got the statues but took them at [illegible]. </p><p>20. Looked curiously and moved (8 p. 10 p. B). </p><p>21. Sweet breeze, 6 lbs sausages 13. </p><p>22. Sold on Saturday 3 doz. eggs 30 doz. butter 2 lbs, butter 30, 30 sugar 5, paper 3, lamp oil 3, the drain. </p><p>23. Sunday, 5, 5 lbs warm, wrote to McCallum, </p><p>24. Fine day, boiled 20, 5 1/2 lbs paper. </p><p>25. Coal oil 20, 16 loaves bread, late. </p><p>26. E. Howe came last night, will remain until Monday. </p><p>27. Fine day. Did not go to church. </p><p>28. Ironing all day, Bridie washed, bike coat. Mrs. Thorn came for tea. </p><p>29. Tuesday, warm with long rain all day, some rain, we wrote. </p><p>30. Fine all day, had a letter from Hanaby, mailed at Glamis, B.B., written on the 19th. </p><p>31. Sent a letter to Hanaby, Lizzie calls to converse. N. visited with coal, 26 lbs for 25. </p><p>28 1/2 lbs coal, $1.00 for fine 3.4. </p><p>21. Mrs. E. sent cloth piece to Lindsay, by little McRae. 57 [illegible] </p><p>22. Rained a little shower in afternoon. </p><p>23. A very large congregation. </p><p>30. Dull day, road had a [illegible]. </p><p>31. 9 1/2 lbs sausages 30, paid for cloth got, Maddy, 9 cwt. ham, 8 lbs for 7 with a load of rails from west of the Westbrook, 10 goats. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="June_1892">June 1892</span></h2> <p>1. Wednesday. Annie has just left for the west with 33. </p><p>2. Thursday, Thunder meeting in society, not many present, May 9, 10 [illegible]. </p><p>3. Got the money from Cornwall butchers. </p><p>4. Four times in the past 26 butchers 36. </p><p>5. Sunday, carriage 15, 1 whole week, bread 20 80. </p><p>6. A very large congregation, collection for union. </p><p>7. Fine day, warm. </p><p>8. Paid Mr. Hanson for butter 10 1/2, sugar 2 cwt. 3 1/2, bread 10, lamp, window glass 16, 2 1/2. </p><p>9. Planted two rows of onions, black and yellow, day 20, long table, sale 2 1/2 of five from 3-39. </p><p>10. Fine day, 5 shovels, 5 1/2 miles E. </p><p>11. Rain this afternoon. Ann writes to Chifton that a calf yesterday. </p><p>12. A heavy shower and a severe gale of wind about 9. Mr. W. had a telegram from Her, she is leaving for home, it was a bright one. </p><p>13. Mending till the ice left. Milk 17, 44 to August, 15 to raining, 5, 30. </p><p>14. Mrs. Barker took the train for Point Day. M. W. Music 10. Had dinner after, cold tea. </p><p>15. All the young folk went to the K. </p><p>16. Music festival. Meeting till 5 in the morning. The fair one was all clouds. </p><p>12. Church, [illegible] a small congregation. </p><p>13. Done some sowing. Went to Morrison in the morning, got 1 pound [illegible]. </p><p>14. Done the same, sown 2 1/2 lbs [illegible]. </p><p>15. W. drove home at 1.30 p.m. in a [illegible]. </p><p>16. Paid 3, 2 1/2 Myfore morning, June 1 to Hyde 10 9, 4. </p><p>17. W. H. M. [illegible] 25 August 25. Cream for two 30. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="June_1898">June 1898</span></h2> <p>14. Laid useless 10, 2, raisins 25, 3 lb butter 34. Henry and Maddy, Fred, Elsie, and [illegible] at Hampton, Mr. Lank, Maddy left for Kingston. We got a telegram from Far the day before the people came. </p><p>15. Laid out cream, she looks fine. </p><p>16. Fine day. </p><p>17. Rain. The folk went to the picnic. </p><p>18. Warm day. Five 7s, my 7s unused. </p><p>19. Warm day. Fine day. Mr. Wood left for home. </p><p>20. Mending in garden, finished. For congregation. </p><p>21. Mending preparation for a trial—The K. Ry. Alex. got some of the school teachers. </p><p>22. 22 of eggs, butter 25, sugar 25, 2/10 matches 15-16, 2 to 3, raisins 9, 2 lb 25, sugar 23. 44. </p><p>23. Laid. </p><p>24. The Friday before tomorrow. Mr. Burnet—Mischief is completed, a baby of [illegible] [illegible]. </p><p>25. The middle is finished. </p><p>26. Turned the McLennan turned library. Died on Friday. A large congregation. Henry sung in the choir for B. E. Chug. Ref. W. 8/12. </p><p>27. Rainy. </p><p>28. Fine day, heavy rain. </p><p>29. Went to Devon, vegetables, 1 ice cream at Woodlawn House, Chesterville &amp; ice cream. The intelligence came, Graham, is Ex. at Depot. </p><p>30. Fine, warm weather, Alice in Toronto. 2 doz. shirts, 3. We put at Deposit 20 James. For Fred went to Cornwall. Some. A good deal of mending in garden. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="July_1898">July 1898</span></h2> <p>1. Friday. Wedding. Annie will be home tomorrow. </p><p>2. 2 lb loaf, eggs 28, 2 lb butter 34, 9 pk vinegar. 68 </p><p>3. Sunday, 5 eggs, bread, Monday. P.E., clean clothes, there was a thunder shower. </p><p>4. We got no Montreal paper since Friday, mending indoors, 1 was cold. I washed, 1 for bread. </p><p>5. Fine day, 3-4-6, 4 lb coffee 24. The picture for 29 9/16. </p><p>6. 1 pot of bread, 5 1/2 bottle of molasses, 1 2 lb sugar, 1 2 lb coffee. Mended clothes, had home linen. </p><p>7. 1/2 lb 25, 5 loaf bread 25, 2 lb butter 34. 34. </p><p>8. Put in the clover from the village meadow. A slightly cloudy day, no tornado. Maddy went to the garden, did not return. Mr. R. Marion painted the kitchen floor yesterday. Earn, paint pipe, 9.20, flour 2.31. </p><p>9. Fine, picked up near clean count 35-36, went to the kitchen another coat. </p><p>10. Far gathered seven times, this afternoon. A very large congregation, the Methodist long word, was buried, at North Branch Cemetery, ring of rope, and the putting up of a form, had free. </p><p>11. Rained last night—Marion got 2 gals of raspberries. </p><p>12. Finished tuning for Mr. B's, father of 7 yrs. Mrs. Darragh. Uncle Donald’s family went to Alexandria. </p><p>13. Another fine day, rain at night. Marion went to Cornwall. </p><p>14. Fine warm, Mrs. in evening. </p><p>15. The butter spoiled, comes warm. Lizzie Brown came on the evening train. </p><p>16. Rain, went to Cornwall, [illegible]. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="July_1898">July 1898</span></h2> <p>16. Fine day, fine day, beef, pork, and mutton 83 </p><p>17. I went to Lancaster and Cornwall in afternoon. Very large congregation. Mrs. Goods. </p><p>18. We went to Caledonia Springs. </p><p>19. All our young folk went for picnic. Got beef 10 lbs. Had Mr. Finn and wife and Mrs. Tate spent the evening here. </p><p>20. Hot day. 90 lbs. tea 30, sugar 25, 70 lbs. sugar 1.50. Canned the berries. Mercury over 90. </p><p>21. Very hot day. Mrs. Burton and Minnie Cameron spent part of the day here on their way to the Island. </p><p>22. A shower in the morning. 5 lbs. brown sugar. Paid subscription to Skymarron yesterday. </p><p>23. Fine day. Very hot. 5 lbs. 5 lbs. pork 60, beef 60, mutton 65, 1 lb. beef. </p><p>24. Large congregation. Rev. A. McGilloway preached in morning. Rev. S. Dummitt in evening. </p><p>25. Hot favorable evening. Had wind and rain. </p><p>26. Hot. Paid McEwen $50 for tailands? beef, had an evening 30 for balance due on Sunday last. </p><p>27. Hot again. </p><p>28. Jessie went to R.Y.'s meeting with Lizzie and Marvin. </p><p>29. Hot. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_1898">August 1898</span></h2> <p>1. Monday, Mary McIntyre was here all night. We think to go to J.R. Robertson’s today. 2 lbs. tea 48, sugar, 1 lbs. </p><p>2. Jessie went to Alexandria to a meeting to organize for the plebiscite. Munday went North yesterday. We paid $30 to McEwen for Saturday beef. Bismark died 30 July. Archbishop Walsh of Toronto died Sunday night - 31st July. </p><p>3. Minnie and Bruce McEwen were here last night until midnight. </p><p>4. Fine day. 2-3 lbs. steak at brown 30. F. McRae of N.P. took dinner here. Jessie Brown came too. Mr. I out in. </p><p>5. Baked in oven. Jessie and Marvin drove to Lancaster in afternoon. Had a shower. </p><p>6. Fine day, 2 lbs. tea, 60. Paid the sugar I got on the 1st 10 sugar 25, rice 15, cheese 5, 1 lb. soda 5. Sent cows to Smith's. D. McGinnis. </p><p>7. Fine day, large congregation. Rev. T. Dummitt conducted the evening service. </p><p>8. Mrs. John McGibbon was buried today. Funeral left from H. Calder and Lancaster. </p><p>9. 1/2 lb. tea 33 cents. </p><p>10. Fine day, 70 sugar 25. </p><p>11. Another fine day. </p><p>12. Munday left for Caledonia with paper. </p><p>13. I took the train for Caledonia. 70 lbs. tea 24 cents. </p><p>14. Fine day, Rev. R. Scott preached in morning and evening. </p><p>15. Fine day. Peter and Jessie went to the funeral of Mrs. Russell, who was killed by the car on Saturday. 78 lbs. tea 25, vanilla 40. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_1898">August 1898</span></h2> <p>Tuesday. To Alex, sugar 13 lbs, cornstarch 10 lbs. Mr. Angus Gillie went out 20. Sugar 15. Got the car 40 lbs. I am making a cake and it is not doing well. Far went to see Alice, Maggie. Hot day. The men on the harvest today. </p><p>Bride working for the big man. </p><p>Far went to Hamilton Island. Killed in the [???]. Mandy got home. To 60 sugar. Broke the dinner. </p><p>All our young folk went to the picnic. </p><p>We came home today. </p><p>To Alex 57. corla. 2 bread 12. </p><p>Had an offering for Organist. Paid 10. </p><p>Lizzie and I went to Alex. McLaren drove. Left home 8.30 A. M. Got to McEwens at 9.30 A. M. Took dinner there then went to Loders and had tea. To sugar 25. McEwen came too. </p><p>Began to rain. Got the piano tuned. To sugar 1.00. Mandy went north. Rainy day. I went 80 for paid the 7 cts to Peter. </p><p>Rains all day. Far went to Montreal today. Left home for Lancaster last night. Issued McEwen. Over Lancaster. Was buried today. 76 lbs flour at Lancaster 6 cts lb. </p><p>Showery night. P. M. Christie, Jimmie McEwan took tea with us. Lizzie &amp; Marion going to a meal on Sat. 7 March 96 bush apples. Georgie. </p><p>Cool showery day. 2 months at B. Liz. 5 pay Cornwalls. I drove today. </p><p>A large congregation. </p><p>Rain all day. Far left for Cornwall to gather annual. To sugar 25. Washed the white clothes. </p><p>Fine day. To Alex. 42. work 15. 66 [oats?] [???]. Jimmie Lizzie &amp; Marion went to B. McEwen. </p><p>Mild rain. Lizzie &amp; Marion went to Martintown to E. E. [???] </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="September_1898">September 1898</span></h2> <p>Thursday. Bride &amp; Marion remained in Martintown. Wrote a letter in the valley. May off 10. 26 lbs pot tea. </p><p>Lizzie left for Toronto today. </p><p>J. R. B. left for Toronto today and sent a letter to Far. To sausage 25. Sugar 60 cts tea &amp; kettle. </p><p>Hot. Mercury up to 90 in shade. Mrs. McCallum of Glen Sandfield preached. </p><p>Fine day. Not so hot. Got sugar 2.00, tick. 6 making jelly all morning. </p><p>Jimmie went to Alexandria to the fair. Marion went with him. She took her golden bantam parsnips, carrots to pickles, jelly, flowers. Marion $2.00. </p><p>To sugar 25. vinegar 15. rice 10. coal oil 20. coffee 20. E. E. [??] [pinnies?] of literature, fine. </p><p>Fine. Got home last night. I am not well. </p><p>Jimmie &amp; Marion came to play until Sunday. I went to restless night with a severe pain in my right side. Did not get up until 10 A.M. To sugar 60. 4 work 75 cts tick 10. </p><p>Fine day. A large congregation. I did not go to church. </p><p>Fine day. Feel pretty well. To 100 flour tick 2.00. </p><p>To Alex 25 cts tick. Funeral. D. D. came to stay a few days. </p><p>Jimmie went to Alexandria for Marion. Got home about 6 P.M. </p><p>Fine day. Jimmie went to Maxville for the fair tomorrow. Bride drove Jimmie to D. D. McEwan this evening. </p><p>Mandy left for Dalkeith at 6 A.M. </p><p>To sugar 25 cts. Hannah Dunn called today. </p><p>Fine day. Small congregation. </p><p>Rain. D. D. gave a very good sermon on temperance. </p><p>Bride made the washing. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="September_1898">September 1898</span></h2> <p>20. Tuesday. To Alex 6 cts tick. Moved it to 1.27 P.M. J.B. tea 25 cts. J.B. tea 15. Coal oil 20. The T.E.C.W. will meet in St. Andrew's Hall tomorrow in convention. </p><p>21. Fine day, not many delegates at afternoon session; five are all. Had a good meeting at night—Temperance was the theme. </p><p>22. Two more delegates today. We got them—M. Sinclair &amp; M. Langald of St. Elmo. </p><p>23. Began to rain last night—land is raining still, our guests left at 10 A.M. in the rain. Bride went to J. Donald. Cleared up a little, does not look settled. To sausage 25 cts paid. </p><p>24. Dull &amp; cold. Mr. McLean of Lancaster preached. Margaret McRae of Kingston will be buried today. She was on a visit in Montreal and died very suddenly. </p><p>25. Cold raw day. Temperance meeting at A. Wells. </p><p>26. Washed a few things. </p><p>27. Fa and I went to the North Branch. Busy fine day. Our evangelists went to Glen Donald to a Temperance meeting. </p><p>28. Very fine day. Far worked for Bride, got the majority for Barlston. Rodebert took it. </p><p>29. This month the Empress of Austria was assassinated in Switzerland by an Italian anarchist. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="October_1888">October 1888</span></h2> <p>1. Saturday. Snider paid $3.00 rent. </p><p>2. Children's Sunday, 132 in Sabbath School. </p><p>3. Far &amp; Jimm went to Cornwall. Began to rain and about noon poured. </p><p>4. 7 1/2 mps. Lorne 12.60; paid the 1.27. 239. </p><p>5. Dull day. Munday went North to Greenfield. </p><p>6. Very fine at prayer meeting. Fine night. Baked in oven. Got 30 lb flour 1.15. 10 1/2. </p><p>7. 2 lamps 12. 1 gal. coal oil 20. yeast 5. 32. </p><p>8. Very fine day. Went to T.P. M.C. at morning. I walked over to late. Preached. May &amp; Daisy. We rode back. My opp. </p><p>9. Friday before Communion. Leland Smith preached. To buy salt-10 lb. </p><p>10. Another fine day. Graham preached. Snider painted. Uncle D. brought a piece of pork. To buy 3.25. 53. </p><p>11. Large Congregation. R.E. Mont. presided. Mr. Jimm offered for Home Mission. Col. 2.00. </p><p>12. Far is cold. We made the washing. Pa went to Abraham to bargain for wood. Jimm drug for load of wood. </p><p>13. Munday went North. To Alex 18 cts. </p><p>14. Rain began 9.30. Busy cutting wood. </p><p>15. I took to bed Wednesday and was not up until today. I had a light attack of bronchitis. Called Dr. Mont on Saturday. He told me to remain in bed for some days. Got bottle medicine. </p><p>16. Rain rough weather. </p><p>17. To Alex 32 cts. Munday got home last night. </p><p>18. The girls expected Hattie last night. She did not come. Mrs. Gunn so very poorly. Bride was there this afternoon. </p><p>19. A very wet in Church. We got 100 apples from Dunlop the beginning of last week. </p><p>20. There came a letter from Kennedy on 2.25. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="October_1898">October 1898</span></h2> <p>24. Buddie washed and today, Monday, went North. </p><p>25. Fine day. Pa put in the carrots and beets today. </p><p>26. To sugar at J. A. &amp; E. A. (5?), out meal 25. </p><p>27. Pa put in the mangolds. There was snow today. Charlotte M. Gunnan passed away. D. R. McDonald’s M.P.P. wife died last night of consumption. </p><p>28. Fine day. To pipe brush 10. Hose flasher 5. Marvin went to visit at Sandy Burns. Murdie got home about 7 P.M. </p><p>29. Very fine bright day. Mr. D. R’s funeral was large. To 1 gal coal oil 20. 4 lbs stew 24. Mill &amp; May walked to call on Dr. Fraser’s wife. </p><p>30. Sunday Cold &amp; raw. Not many in church. I was at home. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_1898">November 1898</span></h2> <p>1.Tuesday, All Saints' Day. Charlotte was here last night until 10. </p><p>To Rib tea 25; one 6 ct. sample, Black tea 30 </p><p>To also 8 sausages 63. 16 raisins 31 1/2 lbs molasses 10 </p><p>2.Pa went to Palawang. They are breaking leaves today. Sometimes bright, again chill &amp; damp. 7 1/2 lbs cheese 30, ginger 5 </p><p>stone prunes 5. Murdie went to D. Con from Trent. </p><p>3. Fine day. W. T. M. I. met here today </p><p>two ladies from the Branch Pure two Mrs. Grants </p><p>4. Another fine day. Got through Threshing at Palawang. </p><p>5. Fine day. To buy 35 cts. Have asked J. M. McDonald &amp; Mr. Robertson H. P. Hackers, to tea tonight and Mary McDonell. </p><p>6. Fine day. Uncle D. &amp; Mary were over to church. </p><p>7. Bright day, cold wind. Brides washed D. H. McDonald got the key of K. kitchen </p><p>Pa &amp; Murdie went to Cornwall. </p><p>8. Bright cold high wind, To 42 lbs stew 28. </p><p>9. Fine day. Had fine yr doing digging the garden. Pa covered the strawberries. </p><p>Far went to the post office, walked. </p><p>10. Began to snow with east wind about 9 A.M., the ground is covered. </p><p>Got medicine from Mornet – two bottles &amp; box of pills. </p><p>1 P. M. still snowing. To 1 gal coal oil 17. </p><p>D. H. McDonald retrieved the key, he went into Dan Gould’s house. Filled the cows. </p><p>11. Frost with a little rough. Aunt 3 black ducks to mill. </p><p>12. Got over the fence, got hens picked. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_1898">November 1898</span></h2> <p>12 Mr. Donald Cameron died last night—was 80 years. Marvin got another bottle of medicine from Morvet. On the Milla (?) settled one 25 cts. </p><p>13. Fine day, Uncle Donald &amp; Mary Ed. were over. Jilly, Bride &amp; Murdie drove there in church. </p><p>14. Fine day, Murdie washed. </p><p>15. Soft day, Murdie went to Mrs. Cameron’s funeral. </p><p>16. Still threshing, killed a hen. There was an awful accident. Happened on the C. P. rail road on Tuesday R. R. McL (?) &amp; sixteen persons killed. </p><p>17. Fine day. At Range Meeting arranged for Christmas entertainment. </p><p>18. Murdie still boiling. </p><p>19. Cold but dry. </p><p>20. Some rain. Killed two hogs. </p><p>21. Wet &amp; raw. Took part Uncle Donald’s wood. </p><p>22. Fine day like Indian summer. To 1 gal coal oil 17. </p><p>23. Another fine day. To 42 lbs pork 25; 9 lbs stew 30. Got two eggs. The first for over three weeks. </p><p>24. Fine day. The meeting of the Aerial committee Thanksgiving day. Auntie Campbell &amp; Uncle Donald were there. Lorrimore practiced in evening. </p><p>25. Done little cleaning in the dining room. </p><p>26. Turned damp snow. Done 4 days. Laid 50 over Gable (?) S. </p><p>27. Cold day. Turned warm. Put over over a month. The Riddle (?) met tonight. </p><p>28. Mild day, I worked. Pa went to Abraham’s threshing on the river. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="December">December</span></h2> <p>1. Thursday. W.F.M.S. met at R.C.E. Murdie and I drove today. Our offering 20 cts. </p><p>2. Fine day. Got wood yesterday </p><p>3. To show 20 cts ticket. Borrowed $3.00 from Bird. Got 7 yds calico at 14 cts. Canned 7 quarts "ge gone to the table." Jimmie came home. Murdie went to Fair Castle for him. Murdie bought 1/2 bu. corn &amp; 9 1/2 lbs apples </p><p>4. Fine winter day. A good congregation. Mr. Tatum at night came up to preach. Heard that a son of Black McPherson R.N. died 4 A.M. after a short illness. I made soap today </p><p>5. Fine day. Jimmie went to Martintown with 10 1/2 bush. wheat and got 3 bags of flour. Murdie got sugar 25 lbs </p><p>6. Murdie went North today. The R.R. had an entertainment last night. </p><p>7. Fine day. Made a small washing. </p><p>8. Done nothing but cooking. Had two of F.D.’s girls &amp; 2 of Isaac McCulloch's girls to tea last night. Murdie came home tonight. </p><p>9. Jimmie, Mr. Fann &amp; R. McCullough’s horseshoe. </p><p>10. Jimmie, I did not go to church. </p><p>11. Cold, 2 degrees below zero, washed. Mrs. Calder &amp; Bella D. Roy called with her little girl. </p><p>12. Murdie went to Cornwall by train to Pont </p><p>13. Cold, 14 degrees below zero. </p><p>14. Got coal oil 9 lbs church. Turned summer. </p><p>15. Baked in oven. Turkeys – dress – parched raisins – 36 1/4. Bunch of oats 12 1/2 wheat – 2 bushels. 20 potatoes. </p><p>16. To Mr. 25, sugar 25 cts. Murdie got home at 7. </p><p>17. Mr. Abraham brought 1 bush. apples. Paid $1.50. Mrs. Martha sent last night. </p><p>18. I did not go to church. I had toothache. </p><p>19. Cold wind. Murdie went to Cornwall. Baked. Jimmie shared two bands of wood &amp; mended. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="December_1888">December 1888</span></h2> <p>20. Tuesday. Practicing, practicing for Christmas concert. </p><p>21. High school has a kind of an entertainment tonight. The medals will be given to the parties who won them at the summer examination. </p><p>22. D.B. McLennan &amp; Charlotte were here last night to tea. Jimmie sold 35 bush oats at Lancaster, sugar 25. </p><p>23. Murdie went to Cornwall. Got at Nelle's 1 gal coal oil 14. 3 gals molasses. 3 pks 13. 4 spools thread 18. 2 lbs raisins 24. 2 lbs currants 16. Candy &amp; raisins 25. </p><p>24. Fine day. Good sermon. </p><p>25. Fine day. Jimmie came in afternoon and I went to the concert at Munro &amp; Bred's. </p><p>26. Halley &amp; Birdie went to Dr. Roy's. </p><p>27. Far. came home today. Halley &amp; Bird visited at C. Co's. </p><p>28. Donald R. Grant was buried at Pine Grove today. Jimmie drove Halley to the funeral. Widow Alick French was buried today aged 81. </p><p>29. Jimmie got hay from S. Hislop. Sold one load wood. Took the grain to the grist mill. </p><p>30. Drove to the manse to take the time for the minister. Sold 2 days egg 3 lbs, got 7 lbs sugar @ 16, cream candy 13. </p><p>31. Church cold, very slippery. Halley did not turn up yet. </p><p>Here is the transcription of the diary page from January 1889: </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="January_1889">January 1889</span></h2> <p>1. Sabbath. Halley was in church. She gave Ben the pants. Murdie, Jimmie went North for the evening and came round by the Depot and waited until the train came at 10, and brought Murdie home. </p><p>2. Election of Councilors. Jimmie poll clerk. Week of prayer. Meetings tonight and tomorrow at Hephzibah. Cold day. </p><p>3. Fine day, mercury 25 above zero at 8 a.m. Birdie &amp; I went this afternoon to Dr. Roy's. </p><p>4. Rain all day, ugly day. Meeting at Mr. Fallon's hall. People falling it was so slippery. </p><p>5. Very mild day for January. All through the W.C.T.U. M.E.L. formed. My efforts were [three] bushels of clover, 33 cts. </p><p>6. Jimmie took Marion to Lancaster to the Dentist and she went to the harness and got the back fixed, cost of dressing it 85 cts. Turned very stormy about noon. Angus still storming. J.P. McLellan called for an hour this afternoon. </p><p>7. Stormy all day. Snider By Cash $6.00 for rent. </p><p>8. Sunday. Dull day, neither good for sleighing or walking, not many in church. Mrs. William Burnett died last night. She was ill for over a year. </p><p>9. Murdie got to Wilson Front. 10 p.m. mercury down to 12. </p><p>10. Murdie down today at 7 a.m. Sold 5 dozen eggs 110. lbs sugar 25; molasses 22 1/2 cts. Got a ball for 10 cts. Marion &amp; Murdie went to Lancaster, she got some cloth for Jimmie. The girls Murdie and myself went to the children’s social. Had a very pleasant evening. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 1899 </p><p>11. Meeting of Y.P.A. Murdie went to 2nd com. from Front. Pa &amp; Murdie got beef from Shields 90 lb at 5½ c per lb. Turned soft in evening. </p><p>12. Morning 10. Below at 7 a.m. Murdie borrowed a horse from J.A. and drew one load of wood. </p><p>13. Murdie drew two cords of wood. </p><p>14. Rain all day. To 2 lbs tea 3 bags 3 ct nails for taking up of church bell - 60 cts. </p><p>15. A pretty large congregation. </p><p>16. Made a big washing, boys dried wood. </p><p>17. Murdie went to Alexandria. And will go to Van Kleck hill to Sabbath convention. Mary McIntyre came yesterday at noon to remain a few days. </p><p>18. Fine day, no snow yet. The roads are icy. Father Champagne died. Murdie went to the funeral Thursday. Murdie got home last night at 10:30. Tonight there is a vocal in St. (?) Drew hall. Tonight all our young folks went. </p><p>20. Fine day. </p><p>21. Rain. Got 4 doz eggs, got coal oil 17. Due Bill for Sullivan's. </p><p>22. A large congregation, both morning and evening. Rev. Tamlil of Martintown led the young armie. </p><p>23. Fine bright day. Made the washing, Pa &amp; Murdie came to Aunt Kate Comings. Jessie McPhee died this morning, will be buried on Wednesday. </p><p>24. Pa &amp; Murdie getting ready for the funeral. 25. Got up early. Pa &amp; Murdie went to Mr. McPhee to meet the corpses. </p><p>Here is the transcription of the text from the image: </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="January_1899">January 1899</span></h2> <p>25. Jos. and Osbold, it was not here. Hugh &amp; John Robertson, Uncle Donald &amp; Dan, came to the funeral. The Robert sons remained until 2:30. Pa &amp; Murdie filled in the grave. The Sons of Scotland have a concert tonight to celebrate Burns' birthday. Most of the talent is imported: Mrs. McLean, Toronto, Mrs. Craig, Toronto, James W.H. D, Toronto, Miss E. Gleesman, Montreal, James J. G, Halifax, McG, Montreal, Edith DeLamarter, Col. &amp; Minnie McG, Instrumental. Murdie got receipt for the balance of the eggs, 6 sets. All our young folk were at the concert. </p><p>26. Dull day. Snowed a little. John McDonald Murray, born to 3rd laborer and wife. A. D. McLennan was buried today in Lancaster. Pa and Murdie went to Jacques &amp; Lehans. </p><p>27. Dull day. Sold 3 doz eggs, got sugar 25 cts, raisins 25 cts, rice 8 cts. </p><p>28. Not a very large congregation. Another death in John McDonald family, his aunt will be buried tomorrow. </p><p>29. Cold day. I washed. Pa went to Cornwall by train. </p><p>31. Fine bright day. Mercury 10 below at 8 a.m. The Y.P.A. are having a masquerade tonight. Millie D.'s boy called. Their people are getting better. The mail was opened. The ground rent of McRae lot. Allie sent it for Aunt Kate. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="February_1899">February 1899</span></h2> <p>1. Wednesday, fine day. The annual meeting at Dunfermline. The annual meeting of St. Andrew’s church. Going to sell some of the Glebe. John A. McDonald Sr. appointed trustee for the church in place of A.J. Grant. The C.E. had a rally last night. </p><p>2. Fine day. The C.E. had a rally last night. They expect visitors from Martintown tomorrow. South branch, Kilmarie Grove. Murdie is sick of sore throat. I got coal oil 17¢. </p><p>3. Very fine day. I was out in church. Marion is sick. Pa went to the North Branch. </p><p>4. Another fine day. Murdie is some better. Marion is not. Sold 2 doz eggs, got sugar 5¢. McIntosh girls are home 12 p.m. </p><p>5. Pa took charge of pump. It froze up. </p><p>6. Murdie is better. Marion is not. Sold 2 doz eggs, got sugar 5¢. </p><p>7. Murdie is better. Marion is not. Sold 2 doz eggs, got sugar 5¢. He went out. Pa went by mail to Martintown. I came home. D.McLennan drove him. </p><p>8. Snowing &amp; blowing. Jimmie is sick. He went on sleigh to Alexandria and must have got cold. Pa went by mail to Martintown. </p><p>9. Jimmie was bad last night. Now 2:30 p.m., cold drifting. Our sick are some better. Pa got a sink from Raymond's yesterday 23¢. </p><p>10. One of our cows is lame &amp; Pa is trying to doctor it. It is very cold, snow is 20 inches deep. </p><p>11. Still cold. The cow better. Jimmie worse. 3 1/2 gals coal oil 17¢. Sugar 25¢. Lemons 24. Candy 2. </p><p>12. Still cold. Not many in church. The new Elders announced. Sandy S--- L. Brown, H. Monroe A.P. Ross will be ordained on the 26th. Pa came home. D.McLennan drove him. </p><p>13. Not so frosty. About zero. Boys took home about 2 loads of wood. Murdie 3 1/2 lbs butter 36¢. </p><p>14. Murdie is getting the grip. </p><p>15. Marion is better. Cold. </p><p>16. Fine day. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 1899 </p><p>1. Wednesday, Marion’s birthday. Fine day, all were today. </p><p>2. Murdie went to Woman’s Meeting &amp; Jim Dougal H. R. sent my H. yoke, she paid her fee 1/25 and got her off. 10 lbs. of flour at Wilson’s 2¢. </p><p>3. Fine day, thawing. Baked in oven. </p><p>4. The C.E. had a class before our communion, and Mr. Kellers of Martintown preached. I did not go to church. </p><p>5. Dr. McLangley of Martintown preached. Pa and Amy went to Lancaster yesterday. Pa paid W. Stewart, Bar. $1.27, for some trouble with Maigon. But at Campbell’s in Wilkie, 1 piece gray cotton 20 yds. ½ yd = 2.10, 15 yds of yellow. Pa got Lancaster whip stock 40 cts. 4 yds of guipure 3. </p><p>6. High wind all last night. Calmed towards morning. Murdie went to the Green Valley. I washed. </p><p>7. Hard high all day. Began to snow about 6 p.m. Pa went to see Kate, and found that Kenneth was severely hurt; was driving to or from Lancaster when there was an accident. Supposed that he was brought home insensible. Dr. Macnette was called, and Dr. McLennan from Martintown. 3 ½ gals B. snap 22, Mr. Butler 22, 4 gals coal oil. </p><p>8. A good fall of snow. But it drifted it may help the yards more. Kenneth Robertson is a little better, and is able to talk. Pa went home. There is a nurse for him. </p><p><br /> March 1899 </p><p>9. Thursday. Fine day. </p><p>10. Fine, fine day. Pa went to Cornwall by train. Pa bought 2 white shirts @ 45¢, 2 ni [illegible] 50¢, 2 pair braces 25¢, 2 lbs raisins 16¢, 1 [illegible] apron 1/25, The got legal advice from D.B. McL. 50¢. </p><p>11. Sold 2½ doz eggs, 16 per doz. Got 2 lbs butter 25¢ per lb. 2 lamps chimneys 17¢. Went to L.R., 1 lb tea 25¢ 2 pints oil, 10¢. Smoked some calls today. Murdie got home about 10 last night. </p><p>12. Communion at Hop [illegible], Albert left, bought it. </p><p>13. Fine day. Murdie went to the today. </p><p>14. J. Liddle [illegible] store, Simon Fraser called today, Pa got a knee in Lot Sleigh. Got $1.30. I made a feed cake, Jinie drew up wood. </p><p>15. 8 yr old buried. D.M. Cranmer had a sale of cattle and farm implements. The heavy fall of snow at 1 p.m. then rained for over three hours, Sandy &amp; Anne’s wife were here for a short time. </p><p>16. Murdie got home about 10 last night, when we had rain last night – they had snow in Montreal. The papers say 8 inches of it stopped traffic for some time. Very fine day. The snow is cold. The boys drew 6 cords of wood home. Pa sent 6 Doz. </p><p>18. Snowing all day. I baked in oven, Murdie pouting a dishpan. The boys drew two cords of wood. Claire Ferguson cut 20 cords. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 1899 </p><p>1. Wednesday. Marions Birthday. Fine day, all were today. </p><p>2. Mother went to Woman's Meeting at Mrs. Dingwell's. H.K. sent my H.Y. oats, she paid her fee. 7.25. Mrs. Anderson sent her off 10.15. 70. 100# flour at Tillies 2.10. </p><p>3. Fine day, thawing. I spoke in oven. This is the last day before our communion. Rev’d Mr. Keller of Marlintown preached. I did not go to church. </p><p>4. Rev. Mr. Langell of Marlintown preached. Pa and Ginny went to Lancaster yesterday. Pa paid W. T. Stewart, Barr, $4.27 for some trouble with Major. Bot at Campbell’s in Philips. I paid gray cotton 30 yds. .06 per yd = 2.10, 15 bleached yellow 3.10. Bot at Lancaster 4 prs black socks. 4 yds yellow. 64. </p><p>5. Dull day, some rain, very few in church for Sunday of Sacrament. None from here but Mirkle, Jennie &amp; Mandy. Offering for Missions, Poo off 1.00. </p><p>6. High wind all last night, calmed towards morning. Mandy went to the Green Valley to wash. </p><p>7. Wind high all day, began to snow about 6 P.M. Pa went to see Kate and found that Kenneth was severely hurt; was driving to or from Lan Castle when there was an accident. Suppose that he was brought home unconscious. Dr. Marnette was called, and Dr. McCrummen sent for. Sarah &amp; Dr. Mrs. McCrummen ½ yd. B. strip 21, MB. Butter, 22, 4 galls, wd oil 4. </p><p>8. A good fall of snow. But it drifted it many high, yards were kneed. Robertson gave 2nd letter, and is able to talk. Pa went home. There is a mare working. </p><p>Here is the transcription of the diary page from March 1889: </p><p>March 1889 </p><p>7. Thursday. Fine day. </p><p>10. Fine day, P.M. Went to Cornwall by train. Halley bought 2 white shirts 70¢ each, 2 negro dress shirts of flannelette 50¢ each, 2 gray flannel shirts 75¢ each, 3 bars of soap 30¢ each, 1 neck tie 25¢, 1 1/2 yd of brace 25¢, 2 lbs raisins 10¢ per lb., 10¢ per doz. for eggs, 33¢. She got legal advice from D.B. McL. at 9 p.m. F. Coombs' wife and Sam Haslam were charged with the murder of her husband last summer. </p><p>11. Sold 27 doz. eggs per doz., got 20¢ butter, soap 20¢, 2 lamp chimneys 17¢, bought at J.C.L. 1/2 lb. tea 25¢, 2 spools thread 6¢. Made some calls today. Heard Jimmie was very sick. Called on Rev. White, Mr. Thieman, Hephzibah, Mr. Fallon. Had a word this evening from the P[illegible] commission at Hephzibah. Halley left tonight. </p><p>12. Fine day. Murdie went North today and D.M. Cummings had a sale of cattle and farm implements. </p><p>13. Jimmie got a tree in the sleigh. Bought 30 at 1:30. F. McLeod's wife died. Jimmie drew wood. </p><p>14. Fine day, made a good call. Jimmie drew wood all day. </p><p>15. Fine fair, mild. D.M. Cummings had a sale of cattle and farm implements. He had a heavy sale by 1 p.m., then rain for over three hours. Candy, bread, and wife were here for a short time. </p><p>16. Murdie got home about 10 last night. The papers say 8 inches of snow in Montreal. Taffie has been stopped for some time. </p><p>17. Fine day, top sleds. The wind is cold. The boys drew 6 cords of wood (home today). To Gerald 6¢. </p><p>18. Storming all day, I baked in oven, made pudding and birthday. The boys drew two cords of wood. Steward Farquharson cut 20 cords. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 1889 </p><p>18. Saturday. This is the largest storm we had this winter. We had a bad one in December. 18¢ for butter, sold 20 lbs., 65¢ for cream, 40¢, sugar 25¢, sold 5 doz. eggs, 65¢. Marion is on the mend. </p><p>19. Still storming, snow, and showers. Not many in church. Jimmie’s Birthday. </p><p>20. The wildest day yet. High west wind and drifting, sun shining beautifully. The account of a terrible fire which took place in New York on Saturday. The Windsor Hotel was burnt in the afternoon. The clearest day, over thirty had perished. </p><p>21. Fine bright day, the news in today’s papers that Donald Robertson of Quebec was at the Windsor Hotel in New York on Wednesday. Got 6 lbs. of butter, 48¢. Willie and I took oats, bought alt. 20, 120, for value received, by D. Farquharson. </p><p>22. Storming again, Jimmie went to Mr. Campbell’s sale. </p><p>23. Jimmie bought a sleigh at Vail’s yesterday, gave $13.25. </p><p>24. Fine bright day, Marion sold 32 doz. eggs at Marion, 1½ bushels, 40¢, and got a pair of shoes. Hat and bag from Blach Bros., B.R. 100 lbs., 5.80, 5.50. </p><p>25. Jimmie went to Cornwall to an officers meeting and saw a doctor. </p><p>26. Fine day, good sleighing, large congregation. </p><p>27. Jimmie went to Cornwall as a witness for Dr. Dingwell's R.R. </p><p>28. Dull day, 600 barrels at 1.10. Bride went to Martintown to a C.E. Rally, took buggy. Jimmie McGinnis went with us. Farquharson was to tea yesterday. </p><p>29. Storm all day. </p><p>30. Thursday. Prayer meeting, Dunn there. 70 1-gall, coal oil, 20¢. </p><p>31. Fine day, but cold. Sleighing better than it was all winter. Jimmie got home from Cornwall. Mrs. Duncan McEwan let Jimmie and Brenda have $90. Here is the transcription of the diary page from April 1889: </p><p>April 1889 </p><p>1. Monday. Fine day. Cold with wind, roads good. Boys took home a load of hay from the D.J. farm. Sold today 290 eggs, 60 cts, ½ lb. butter, 12 cts. Sugar 25 cts, calf 13. </p><p>2. Fine day, though cold wind, a large congregation. </p><p>3. Done a small washing. After dinner, Mrs. A. E. called on the way to Donald King’s and took me for a drive. Cattle boys do not gain any; the roads are pretty good. L. Baltimore is sawing our wood. </p><p>4. Finished the wood at noon. They drilled the well yesterday and stopped work at 3 PM. Began at 6 AM. Mr. Earley charged $8 per load, 2 loads oats. Jim, Uncle Donaldson, on field, took $30.00 out, borrowed money on Sunday. </p><p>5. I made a few calls. Jimmie &amp; Marion were all day on the 3rd of Lancaster running a line. </p><p>6. Fine day, got 1 gallon of syrup from Farquhar yesterday. The W.F.M.S. met at Elders today. My off 25 cts. </p><p>7. Fine day, Farquhar 2 gallons syrup. </p><p>8. Snow and rain, sold 6 lbs. beefsteak, 28 cts., mustard. I was working at a pair of pants for a fee. He brought the cloth. D.M. Cummings 2½ yds at 65 cts, 1.63. </p><p>9. Very fine day, wind and bright, not many in church, roads very bad. </p><p>10. The Anniversary of our marriage 37 years. Paid Dr. Munot for attendance for 1888 &amp; 1889, $7.00. Ordered two big saws from Raymond, cost 50 cts each. </p><p>11. Very fine day, got 7 gallons thin syrup. Well boiled it. Made a little butter, finished bed plants. </p><p>12. Fine day. </p><p>13. Made a window box and put it on the verandah. </p><p>14. By myself again, very fine bright day, but cold. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="April_1889">April 1889</span></h2> <p>14. Friday. Some rain, no appearance of vegetation in February. People were planting; they would have to wait some time, as it is keeping cold. Wrote in April 1881 on the Morning Light. </p><p>15. Fine day, roads good; good day for the workers. Took S.M. and W. to Cornwall to a Home [and] Meeting. Jimmie went to a sale at Druid farm,Jno W. (Horse) there, not many. </p><p>16. Very fine bright day, roads very bad, not many in church. </p><p>17. Went up to the Run to fetch for Maysburg; the water is nearly over. </p><p>18. A call in vain for a fence, Jimmie got through with Farquhar. </p><p>19. Farquhar brought 2 gallons of syrup. </p><p>20. Sold today 29 eggs at 12 cts, butter 12 cts, sugar 2 cts. </p><p>21. Fine day, 4 eggs today, 24 lbs. butter, 12½ cts. Made a good congregation. </p><p>22. Jimmie came to the Run to search for May McGinnis. This week had Words to do Irish news from Belfast. </p><p>23. Another very fine day, rain. </p><p>24. Fine day, rain. Came from service early, will be in on Sunday P. &amp; I. drive out to the sick man. In afternoon, found the family very comfortably. The roads are still very bad, particularly between the village and the hill. Went to a prayer meeting. To McKeon and Mecoos selling two dwelling houses. </p><p>25. Jimmie got 2 gallons of molasses, the wood was short. Started the Axle today. </p><p>26. Sold 23 eggs at 12 cts, butter 18½ cts. </p><p>27. Very fine day, sold 16½ lbs. butter, 15½ cts. Sent to London. </p><p>28. Very fine warm day, more like May than April. A very large funeral, all the **Farquhars turned out**. It was a large funeral. [illeligible] McGinnis were there. Mrs. Jackson came to the funeral. </p><p>29. Saturday. Warm, 80 in shade. </p><p>30. Sunday. Very warm. Not many in church. The last day of April and warm enough for July. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="May_1899">May 1899</span></h2> <p>1. Monday. Fine warm day, a gentle drizzle all afternoon. We took off the storm windows today. Bridie went to the Glen to teach for Mary. Marion is fixing for the welcome home to J. &amp; L. McDowell and his wife. They were married in November and took a six months court amongst in New York State. I am making a head dress. </p><p>2. Another fine day. R. L. is gone. </p><p>3. We were all at the W.H. but R.A. I went about 8 and got home 20 to 2. Bird came a little earlier. The rest stayed until 4. I was at prayer meeting only 16. R. bot 2 gals syrup 40, 1 gal mol oil 64. </p><p>4. Marion meeting in Centre. I paid my fee and my offering 25. Much cold yesterday. </p><p>5. Fine last night. 2 lbs 3 oz butter 20 cts, 40. Done some work in garden. Trimmed the bushes, saw a few neighbors. Young red currant bushes. </p><p>6. Fine day. Baked in oven. </p><p>7. Rather large congregation. </p><p>8. Fine day. Planted 6 black currant bushes. Done some work in garden, Mrs. Burnie went while Currants bushes. </p><p>9. Worked some in garden. </p><p>10. The village was horrified to hear that Janie Hennan hung herself this morning. She had been ill for some time. We sowed some white carrots and turnip beet, planted strange turnips and turnip beet. We sent 2 stalks 4½. </p><p>11. Worked all forenoon in garden, buds made 5 long July 5. 2 oz sugar 25 cream tartar. </p><p>12. 70. 25 lbs flour at McLaren’s 50, 2 lbs butter 36, 1 loaf bread 5, 2 pairs 15 cts, 1 lb tea 30 cts. </p><p>13. Baked in oven, rain in afternoon turned cold. </p><p>14. Cold, not many in church. Nancy Roy, Ellen, and Wesley. </p><p>Here is the transcription of the handwritten text from the image: </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="May_1899_2">May 1899</span></h2> <p>15. Monday. Cold bright day. I washed G. H. McGilloway read a good paper last night at the C. T. meeting. </p><p>16. Cold. Nancy Roy was buried today. Aunt Donald and Mary were over. Sat a long time. </p><p>17. Keeps cold, 2 lbs butter 26 cts, got vinegar 10 46. </p><p>18. Sold Golden Tankard &amp; Yellow Globe, rained all afternoon. Fan &amp; Annie went to Cornwall. Mostly worked for E. Dingwall. Prayer meeting tonight. Rec'd Kenneth late at. Sat out 10 cauliflower. </p><p>19. Dull and cloudy, trying to get a black hen to 107 of lime. </p><p>20. Cool day, drizzling, put out 4 tomato plants magnolias out. </p><p>21. Sunday. A pretty large congregation. Red Graham of Lancaster conducted the prayer meeting. Mrs. Gavin went to Lancaster. Collection in church 62 cts, 50 cts. </p><p>22. I was cutting potatoes. Bird washed. Marion began to clean the hall. Annie took down the porch at front door. Got 2 lbs butter 24 cts. </p><p>23. Fine day. Planted some corn &amp; some potatoes on past office lot. Planted beans in garden. Dr. McLennan took tea with us. I bought a lawn mower from Millett, $6.50 to be paid in June. Mary McGummin, sewing and tea. </p><p>24. Fine day. Village very quiet. Mary went to Montreal. Mr. Killen came to remain until tomorrow. There is a strike on the G. T. R. &amp; the track men if it won't be settled it will interfere with the travel. </p><p>25. Very fine day. Mr. Killen left in afternoon. Gave Black Candles to a bunch of oats. </p><p>26. Fine &amp; warm. Put down melon seeds, cucumber, pumpkins, citron, gourds &amp; musket melon. Lettuce &amp; melon out, took 7 to plant 5. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="May_1899">May 1899</span></h2> <p>26. Hope has been a new holy day, kept this summer for the first time in Canada called "Empire day" to be observed by schools &amp; colleges, to teach children the history of their country and to be patriotic. The 26th to be kept on the 23rd of May. The day before the Queen's birthday. Their long been nothing said about the day, when Victoria dies it will likely be dropped the day before her successor's birthday. It was celebrated in fine style in Montreal on the 23rd, over 1000 children engaged, chiefly the Protestant schools. Mary came home last evening, heard Sousa's band. </p><p>27. Fine day, 2 lbs tea 25 cts. </p><p>28. Not a very large congregation. </p><p>29. Bird washed. I was cutting potatoes for Landers. Looks like rain. Got 1 gallon cod oil 18 cts. Afternoon rains, Dr. left. </p><p>30. Sold the white cow, the last of mother's troop, to Mr. Noustin from York for 34 dollars. Annie went to Lancaster with the bishop. </p><p>31. Fine day. Magnolias very bud. Mary went to North Lancaster yesterday morning. Got 2 1/4 lbs butter 26 cts. </p><p>Here is the transcription of the handwritten text from the image: </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="June_1899">June 1899</span></h2> <p>1. Thursday. Fine day, high wind. I went to the T. meeting at John Dingwall’s. It was filled as far as long cattle come at the turn of the road when Mrs. A. Cocksworth met and gave me a ride. Paid off 25 cts for Willie to my presbyterial fee. Gave 25 cts to Mrs. Jim Dingwall for C. C. T. U. Called on Mrs. McGillis. </p><p>2. Fine day, 2 cabbages 26 cts. Lillian McLennan called at gate. Planted beans, pole &amp; bush. </p><p>3. Fine day, looks like rain. </p><p>4. Not many in church. Heavy rain last night. </p><p>5. I am not feeling too well, Birdie is sick. Sold 19 ½ lbs sugar 53 cts, 2 lbs butter 32 cts. </p><p>6. Done a small washing. </p><p>7. Tackled some blankets. Went to Calvons for some things, 2 pair gloves, 1 pair boots, 2 pair stockings. Got a button for me 6 ½ cts, 6 cts in shop &amp; rain yesterday. Killed a hen, had one die. Rain &amp; storm. </p><p>8. Fine day turned very cool. </p><p>9. The L. T. L. gave a small picnic today in the grove. They report a good time. Got 2 lbs butter 16 cts, 5 ½ lbs bacon 12 cts, 19 lbs tea 30 cts, lemon biscuit 10 cts. </p><p>10. Fine day. I was in church. Rev. S. E. Lattison preached. Mrs. McDougald and Mary of Alexandria came to stay overnight. </p><p>11. Monday. Left at 1 A.M. for Glen Robertson. Mrs. McDougald &amp; Mary left at noon. Picked raisins &amp; carrots and salmon 35 cts. Canned tomatoes 10 cts. </p><p>12. Heavy rain last night between 7 &amp; 8. Dr. D. D. and wife called at F. L. McR. Put out some turnips on D. Corn farm. Came home early to eggs in shackle. </p><p>13. Hot sun. Mercy hot, 86° in shade. Looks like rain. Got 10 flour at McEwenmill. </p><p>This name I had not caught at that time of the record. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="June_1899">June 1899</span></h2> <p>15. Heavy rain last night, drenching and showery. Things are putting up and turn today. Annie went to Martintown to the L. T. games. </p><p>16. Kind of lowering day. Florence Ross, Lizzie H. came to visit—Marion until Monday. Dr. Gillis, Fa &amp; Annie went to a lawn __ at the H.C. Grove. To day from Lachine tick 57. </p><p>17. Fine day. Rolled ground. </p><p>18. Another fine day. Mr. Truett—Summersdown preached. Pretty large congregation. Annie &amp; Lizzie went visiting at Aunt Katie's. </p><p>19. Very fine day. The volunteers left this evening for Niagara, to camp. 2 butter 33. I called with Miss Annie McLennan to see Mrs. Haddon. There is a nice new side walk of thick planks along Warren St. which adds to the appearance of the place. Mendy put Paris green on the potatoes. Some have blossoms on them. </p><p>20. Showery all day, and very high wind. </p><p>21. Mendy left for Glen Robertson this morning. Mrs. Donald Roy &amp; her granddaughter spent most of the day here. Annie McLennan (spins?) I had the afternoon and late fire. Yesterday Fa paid the Martintown butcher $7.15, coal oil 2 gal. paid 54, 20 lbs. Bride is cleaning the sitting room. </p><p>22. Looks like rain. Put out a large washing. Paid $15.60 to McIntosh for insurance. Out to day mail to Moose Creek. </p><p>23. Mendy got home last night at 10:30. I baked and done some ironing. Bride dusting curtains. A sack of salt at McLaren's tick. </p><p>24. Killed a rooster. 2 gal. coal oil 25. </p><p>25. I went to hear Mr. Watson, he led communion and the Masons. Marched to the graveyard. Here is the transcription from the latest image: </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="June_1898">June 1898</span></h2> <p>26. Fine day. Done the washing. </p><p>27. Fa paid the flour $2.00, had 3 call[s] 30 at McLennan. </p><p>28. Began to rain about 5 A.M. and rained until 6 P.M. It will do a great deal of good. Libby McLennan came yesterday for a visit. Canned two cans of Red and 17 of strawberries. </p><p>29. Very fine day. Mendy went North, quite cool, mercury down to 53 at 10:30 P.M. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="July_1899">July 1899</span></h2> <p>1. Saturday, fine warm day, 92 in shade. All our people who were at the lawn social last night were well pleased. The volunteers came home last night instead of today. This Dominion day they were let off. A dry shower Annie did not come. </p><p>2. Fine day. A large congregation. All glad to see Mr. James back. </p><p>3. We are busy preparing for the District Council, which meets here on the 4th &amp; 5th. Got $5.00 from Munday. Pd. at McCrimmon 2½. </p><p>14 gal molasses 1.2, 10 lb sugar 50, yeast cake 5, lard 30. 1.19 </p><p>12 lb blue 20, ½ lb glue 15, 1 cake soap 5, 40 </p><p>7 cans pumpkin, he did not know the price Pd. for 4 yds of floor oil cloth 60 cts per yd 2.40 </p><p>4. Fine day. The first of the guests arrived in the room of Mr. Campbell from Van St., Ralie, Bella &amp; Annie McLennan, And a Mr. Bruce from the Front. They were here for dinner. A Red Shawl of [name] came to tea and to spend the night. He got 5 lbs of butter from Brownie. </p><p>5. To get 7.50 from Snider. Paid for oil cloth $2.40, pumpkins 10, 2 rolls of felt 45 cts per yd and also nails. There was a good meeting last night. The Convention closed at 5 PM and it began to rain at 9 P.M. </p><p>6. Sunday. Mr. Hand left about 9 a.m. It rained all day. There was a wild storm of lightning, thunder &amp; rain last night. </p><p>7. This is Friday before Communion, Mr. Urquhart from the E. of Lancaster preached. Mr. Campbell left in the afternoon. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="July_1899_2">July 1899</span></h2> <p>8. Rained all night and showery all day. Mr. Langill preached. Paid 29 cts to Martintown butcher for last week and took 2 loaves sugar 22, ½ pan bread 24 cts. </p><p>9. Rained all last night and poured most of this day. The people were all soaked. </p><p>10. Been fine all day, made a large washing. Got 27 lbs butter 9 cts from Bird. </p><p>11. Bella and Murdie went to F.D.M.C. with the Buck tomorrow. Murrin went to Cornwall with Daisy, by train. Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Taylor went also. Uncle D. sent 6½ lbs of cheese by Aunt Kate Craig. Lizzie Brown &amp; our Minnie came by boat from Toronto to Cornwall, then by Macassar to Summerstown. Lizzie brought her wheel; she can ride well. </p><p>12. 7:45 p.m., S met in St. Andrew's Hall, 1⁄10th. </p><p>13. Fine day, kind of showery. Done a small washing. ½ lb tea 30 cts. </p><p>14. Minnie sent 5 lbs steak, ½ butter 25 cts, 1 loaf. </p><p>15. Fine day. </p><p>16. Done the washing. </p><p>17. 100 looms at McCrimmon. </p><p>18. Baked an oven, Minnie cut the meadow. </p><p>19. Murdie went to Lachine. Murrin &amp; I went for berries. Got 2 quarts. </p><p>20. Looks like rain. Butter at Willie’s 23 cts. </p><p>21. Stormed all last night. Thunder, lightning, and rain. Rain all this day. </p><p>22. Dull. Not very good drying. 3 galls oil 30 cts, 4 lbs blue 40. Murdie got 10 lbs of flour. </p><p>23. 2 cans estimated by 20 galls oil to take to Crimmon for to make it. Cleaned it. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="July_1899">July 1899</span></h2> <p>23. Fine cool day. A large congregation. A good sermon from Rev. A. Patt. </p><p>24. Muncie and I went to pick berries at Lander's. Got 7 quarts. Very hot. Marvin and Lizzie walked to D. B. McLennan and got home about 11 P.M. </p><p>25. Very hot. I washed. </p><p>26. Got 7 lbs butter at McCrimmon's with Annie. Muncie came at 8:30 A.M., was on foot. Annie passed Lancaster, taken by Colledge. Came back on McCague. Wheeled here. Muncie went to meet him at 6. Hot, very hot. </p><p>27. Rain storm this morning, now 11:40 A.M. Muncie bright with high wind. We put icecream out at McCrimmon's. Turned over butter twice, 13. Cod oil 20. Lye 20. Sugar 25 7/20 + 25 7/20 + 20 + 8 = 3.35. Tin lye 10, cream tester 10 = 20. </p><p>28. Fine day, pretty warm. J. R. B. got 2 loaves from a Mr. Jellybaby. Came in bright. We all sang on Sunday. Got 2 lbs slices ham, 1 box of starch 15, sugar 25, R. sold some oats to McCrimmon. Got matches and soap, white blakings 5. Bottle Edron pills 20 = 35. Lizzie and Muncie went to Stanley Island with a few of the village folk. </p><p>29. Got a black from Bessie 40 cts. Fine day. Butter 16 cts. Wap &amp; Wetcakes (?), 18 cts. </p><p>30. Fine day. A large congregation. </p><p>31. Was up early, T. M. left for Caledonia Spring. Dr. Dunlop called and took Muncie to the class. Got at McCrimmon's 8 lbs molasses 13, 5 lbs sugar 25, colts 5 = 49. Two members of parliament were with us. Mr. Longmore got word from Rockfield at the family gathering. Captain Edgar, speaker of the house, died in the 70s. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_1899">August 1899</span></h2> <p>1. Tuesday. The Ran girls and Bruce were here last night, and we enjoyed their company very much. </p><p>2. Sold some hen feed 23.26. Got sugar rolls 56 cts. Rained in night, shower, 23 from Mundy. </p><p>3. Our folk and Lizzie went to the F.P. picnic. Jamie Brown did not go. Donald McLachlan's head was buried today. Mr. Jack McPherson moved into old post office building. </p><p>4. Fine day, pretty hot. Met at McCrimmon's 4½ gal. check. 86 cts per gal 31. 2 lbs catfish 2 cts. 1 white bowl 60 cts. Hatty, Effy, Gordon, and Effy, Sandy, Sant, were here to have a home meeting today. Mrs. F. 25, Bridie's 10. Profit to Lizzie 5, Mundy to cheese 27 cts. </p><p>5. Fine day. 22 lbs butter 376 cts. T. to Lancaster 58. </p><p>6. Large congregation. Rev. Mackay... preached morning &amp; evening. </p><p>7. Fine day. Young folk had a picnic to Hamilton's Island. Lizzie, Marvin &amp; Mundy went. R. came home in the evening. ½ 2 cts for bread 12. 10 lbs flour at McCrimmon's 12. 20 lbs butter 20 cts to 40, yeast 5 cts. </p><p>8. Fine cool day. R. paid the flour $2.00. Finished at Dingwall's. </p><p>9. Rained a little but settled. ½ grain sugar 50 cts. 2 lbs butter 40 cts. 2 doz tomatoes 10 cts. 2 lbs raisins 12, nutmeg 2, ½ lb cream tartar 34, 1 bottle vanilla 10 cts. Louisa McGill's called 10. Lizzie had a gum boil, kind of middle. </p><p>10. ½ lb tea 31, 1 qt molasses 13, sugar 5 cts 48. ½ lb butter 30, 1 qt vinegar 10, 3 lbs salt 30, 1 gal coal oil 1.10. Crack 5 cts. </p><p>11. ½ sugar 25, 2 lbs butter 40 cts. Mundy went to Lancaster and took McCrimmon's butter and cakes. David Fraser of Lancaster &amp; Kingswood died. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_1899">August 1899</span></h2> <p>13. is to be buried here today. There was an accident happened on the C.P. R.R at T.P. camp in which seven persons were killed &amp; ten injured. </p><p>14. It was 12.30 when we got from Hamilton. Then our party arrived at the church at 7:30, we had dinner with tea about six. Then went on board a small steamer called the *Belleville,* Captain Woods, &amp; went to St. Regis. We found the members of the church. Then to Cornwall. After dark, a few minutes there to stop, not far from McCrimmon. We left just after sunset, then we returned to the boat at one of the mills and worked on some crops, returned in 30 minutes for the rest of the party. We arrived at Hamilton's Head at 10:30. We spent a very pleasant afternoon &amp; evening." </p><p>15. Fine day. The Mr. Elders of East Gwillimbury preached in the morning, and in the afternoon, one of Mr. McElduff's people were there. The singing was very strong. </p><p>16. Fine cool day. Made a washing. To butter 10. </p><p>17. Very fine day. Walked to F.P.'s in the forenoon. </p><p>18. Another fine day. Got 5 lbs of suet on Tuesday from Martintown. Buttered. And on Tuesday, got honey 90. John &amp; Jane McDonald were to tea on this day. Lizzie &amp; Marion went to see Mary McBride and called on Florence, we paid 2.25 for rent - for 3 months. Finished letters to Dr. Swain, Eagle on Thursday morning, an empty gal. 2.33 at 20 cts. Very fine day, many at F.P.'s. </p><p>Here is the transcription: </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_1899_2">August 1899</span></h2> <p>18. Sugar 25¢, rice 25¢, 1 lb tea 30¢, R. bot 4 lbs steak 40¢, from Marlinton butcher 40¢. Annie got her wheel yesterday and left today for Halifax, meeting R. is not well, he got a bottle of medicine from Morell yesterday, 50¢. </p><p>19. Fine hot day, mercury up to 88°. </p><p>20. Another hot day. The roads are very dusty. </p><p>21. Took the reign from us, Pat trying his oats. I did two washings, rolled 10, 1 can 6, 22 gals syrup 16. </p><p>22. Slightly showery, not enough to make an inlet in the cistern. </p><p>23. Dull day. D.B., McL took tea with us. </p><p>24. ½ lbs butter 4¢ cts. </p><p>25. Fine day but little settled weather. Mrs. J. &amp; P.M. all our young folk went to church social at Hugh Fraser 25¢. Corn 7½ lbs, sausage 45¢, 2 lbs steak 20¢, ¾ lbs settled with rice 35¢. </p><p>26. Fine day. There is a picnic at Hamilton Island. Richie, Marion &amp; Daisy drove. D. Ladders have Mr. McCrimmons to hire in their family. Mrs. B.L. not over. Janie took a wobble, Jessie Brown had 2½ ozs rump alt sup, R. Jolly lent oil 18 cts, 1 lamp chimpy 28¢, 1 lb butter at McCrimmons &amp; sugar 25¢. We took a loaf. </p><p>27. Fine day. I was not in church. It is natural. H. Robertson called to see us, Susie Coulter &amp; Lilly Jones called. D.B., M. Gemme &amp; Charlotte were here. </p><p>28. Another hot day. Lizzie had a letter from Uncle R. He will not be down this fall. Rasp 50¢, butter and sugar at McCrimmons and got $1.00 off, sugar 2.66. </p><p>29. Another hot day. Called at McCormons, got a fair bunch of redheart. ½ of rings 21 cts, sugar 50¢, 71. </p><p>30. Fine day. ½ lb butter 30¢, 4 lbs bacon 57¢ at McCrimmons. </p><p>31. 45 lbs sugar $3.75, 2 gals vinegar 22¢, 2 wood 4, cloth brush 95¢, saddlery 1.20. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="September_1899">September 1899</span></h2> <p>1. Friday. Fine day. 4 cans of crab apples 30¢, 30. </p><p>2. A dull day. </p><p>3. Fine day. Got home this morning 4 bu. oats 15. </p><p>4. Fine day. Maud and I went to church. </p><p>5. Fine day. I baked in oven. Two gals bottle ketchup. Baked in oven, 8 cts yeast, sugar 25 cts. Wm. Hill and fam are all through to fill jars. Collection of some plants for room. Am busy fixing up for winter. We lost one of our nice Jersey heifers this afternoon. Nancy Roy, Ellen and I picked tomatoes. I lost my offering 25. Nancy bought butter 8 lbs 20 cts, 6 lbs. cheese 60 cts, 30 years sugar 1.50. </p><p>6. Fine day. Cold bright. Fine cool morning. Changed rooms. Did not get to the fair until 10:30, Ellen Mc. &amp; boys and J went over. D.B. Demarres was here this a.m. Helped fix baker. </p><p>7. Fine day. Prices at the fair was al– D.B. Mc. C busy got some crab apples 5. </p><p>8. Damper but no rain. Very busy, too. Cleaning the cellar. Marion received a letter today from Robert Mayhew. Bought sausage 4 lbs 20 cts, 2½ lbs cheese 31 cts, 12 lbs lard 60 cts. </p><p>9. Cold, cool day. </p><p>10. Fine day. Completed rooms. Nancy, Davy, John went to the harvest thanksgiving service. </p><p>11. Cold, damp. G. Hillman &amp; P. S. came to pick pears. </p><p>12. A dull day. H. </p><p>13. Cold. We received our 5 lb. sack filled with flour from C. C. Commens 10 cts. </p><p>15 cts for dinner. Bread 10 cts, butter 10 cts, ½ lb cheese 10 cts. </p><p>14. Fair, cool. Yesterday had light rain. </p><p>15. J. and Marion got home at 10 P.M. Yesterday Maud was at a picnic at N. Lancaster. Yesterday got home I was at Uncle Donald's. </p><p>16. Lovely day. Maude &amp; I went to call at Hugh Camerons. 7 ½ lbs butter at McCrimmons, 5 cts on leather. </p><p>17. I was not in church in the morning. </p><p>18. Maud is not working for Christina. </p><p>19. Rain all day, night and east. 7 ½ lbs, 50. Maude teaching, Maggie F. D. getting married. Went to Jennie K., 7 ½ lbs, </p><p>20. Dull, not drying. </p><p>21. 7 ½ 25 cts fine at McCrimmons, 1 box yeast, 5 cts. Maud went to Masterson's to mill, 11 bush wheat, got 350 flour. </p><p>22. Baked in oven. Maude went to Markland to see H., to get vinegar to make chow-chow. </p><p>23. 7 ½ lbs butter at McCrimmons, 10 cts. Dr. R. McDonald had a sale of cattle today. He went to see the potatoes we dug. I can prove crop. Killed 2 white woolers, 1 black hen. </p><p>24. Rain. </p><p>25. Rain. Jennie went to Alex and had a 1st swing. </p><p>26. Made a small wash, 7 ½ lbs vinegar, 3 cts. </p><p>27. Mr. McGinnis &amp; Maude are leaving tomorrow for Canada, Michigan, to spend the winter with Lou. Mr. R. G. called to see her. </p><p>28. Fine day. The two days of cold rain. They are making a road on the E. side kitchen &amp; East end, finished it and collected the wood. Paid the plain butter 5 cts. 10 ½ cts butter, 10. Paid for pies 5 cts this week. </p><p>29. The H. &amp; S. Extension ran on a rock at Bath. The passengers had a hard time. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="October_1899">October 1899</span></h2> <p>2. Monday. Frost and ice last night. Some flakes of snow this morning. Murdy went north. </p><p>3. 7 ½ lbs butter 25, 1 lb tea 30. Jennie went north. </p><p>4. I went out 22. The month came in on Sunday, not Monday. </p><p>5. Lovely day. Annie &amp; John paid 12 &amp; 3.00 for two months' rent. W.T. &amp; M.J. met in testing me off to 42 lbs sugar 25. Made a few cakes. </p><p>6. Another lovely day, 10, west 30, am away 20. Pa let some sheep go to paint old black. Jessie &amp; Lizzie cut &amp; sent the picture from last book. Tea 7 ½ lbs butter 30 cts. Murdy came about 5 ½ P.M. </p><p>7. 7 lbs 3.46, paid rent 30, 4 ½ gum sugar 25. Hattie came about 6:30 P.M. on a wheel. Murdy had a letter from Pa. </p><p>8. A pretty large congregation. Mr. Fargel at opening of the day. </p><p>9. 7 ½ lbs tea, made a washing, raining not heavily all day. </p><p>10. 7 ½ lbs tea, 2 lbs of soap. </p><p>11. Fine warm day. 10 west, warm, 65. 9 gallons molasses 23, 7 oz 10. 8 yds flannelette 24, 4 yds oil thread 4 ½. Received some tea from Belgium. </p><p>12. Rained some today. </p><p>13. Friday. Our Sacrament will be on Sunday. Mr. John McGinnis of Oct-De-Songe preached today, a good sermon. Maud came later on, brought letters for 16 ½ lbs tea &amp; 40 cts butter is lovely. The youngsters are to have a happy pull on the R. &amp; L. lodge tonight. Murdy got home. </p><p>14. Another fine day, Rev. Scott of St. John preached. 10 ½ lbs butter 60 cts, Hogue sale today, Maud &amp; Jennie went. Paid on nothing. </p><p>15. Fine but cool wind. A large congregation. A good sermon from the pastor. </p><p>16. Fine day. Maud left early. Murdy went north alone. A big washing. Called at Mrs. H.'s at 7 ½. M.J. and Mr. John went with a friend to paint. </p><p><br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="October_1899_2">October 1899</span></h2> <p>17. Paid 20¢ for a pan of bread I got in September. </p><p>18. Fine day. 7½ meat 25; 1 gal lard oil 20. Got at McCrimmons butter 50¢, yeast 2½, hitch. Killed two black hens. Mary D.R. came to stay all night. </p><p>19. Lovely day. Thanksgiving. Had preaching after for the Cornwall Synod. Not so late. Murdy and Annie Brown went to Montreal to hear a grand opera. Lint Leye paid for Smiths &amp; Off. </p><p>20. Fine day. Cold wind. Murdy left at the noon. Last night Mrs. Finn &amp; Mrs. Yates went to Montreal. The boys came home from Montreal with plans for the opera. 7½ lbs sausage. </p><p>21. Hattie came today and remained to dinner. Our boys &amp; brides were at a large wedding at the "Fat Mac" Grove last night. 7½ lbs butter 50. Killed two B. hens. Cold, hard frost. </p><p>22. A large congregation for the time of year. </p><p>23. Cold and snow in morning turned to rain. Jennie left for Ottawa. </p><p>24. Pa &amp; M.T. went to Alexandria on legal business. 1 lb lard from Bechthier 2½ hitch. Mr. Lemmery's wife is dying. </p><p>25. Had a letter from Mrs. Harry Stone (Mrs. Hump). I went with her to call at Walrins, to two butter, got mine with 2½ hitch. She went for groceries. </p><p>26. Sent a letter to Willie by Annie. Very fine. 2 of frozen rain. I renewed the letter yesterday morning. Pa pulled the cart. </p><p>27. 7½ lbs sausage 40. </p><p>28. Rain. Murdy had a letter from Jennie. </p><p>29. Rain. Mr. Reid of Buffalo Soldier as announcer. Two pages of guest book yesterday as Col. Scott talked about the restaurant at 7 P.M. </p><p>30. Very fine day. Made a washing. </p><p>31. Murdy got home. Maud &amp; Willie Flora here. He paid for butter, got more. 7 ½ lbs butter 12 (one cheese). </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_1899">November 1899</span></h2> <p>1. Wednesday, just after Marion and I got home last night about 5:30, it began to rain and rained all night and all today until about 4 P.M. 7½ lbs butter 37; 6½ meat 35; chocolate 10; 1 gal lard oil; wool 25. </p><p>2. Fine bright day. Cold wind, freezing. We dug in the shade at 4 P.M. and had three of my pumpkins, 18 with Birdie and myself, myself off. </p><p>3. Fine cold day. 7 to P.O. beef 6½. </p><p>4. 7 to McCrimmons. Butter 47; 2 lbs cheese 25; 2 lbs raisins 18. 5 lbs McClery of 7 wants peaches in afternoon. Jennie McCrimmon spent noon &amp; evening with us. </p><p>5. Fine bright day. Made a washing. </p><p>6. 7 to from Board 20¢, Minnie D. was here for a short time. Worked tired. </p><p>7. Very fine day. Uncle Donald sent us two letters. Black friar &amp; received doll yesterday. Angus McClellan (J.B.) was buried today; he died after a long illness Monday 7 A.M. 18½ gal molasses 25¢, 16 lbs currants, 9-7 gal gray cotton cloth </p><p>36. Pa was fixing fence on 2nd farm. </p><p>8. Fine, we were digging our garden. Larch McGinn died. Pertha Manuel (Charley) was buried today. Pa paid the account at McCrimmons, Angus got enough oatmeal. 9 to P.O. 7 inches butter 24; milk ticket 14. </p><p>10. Murdy and Pa put up the porch. Hand gave a wild plant. Maud and I went to Apple Hill. It is very cold. </p><p>11. Fine bright day. Turned cold in afternoon and began to snow about 2:30 P.M. Pa went for the cheese while got down. Then they are wild. 10 lbs tea 25¢, 7½ butter 12. at John’s. </p><p><br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_1899_2">November 1899</span></h2> <p>12. Sunday, fine and bright. The ground is covered by snow. No service in our church. Paid 5. Murdie went to Hephzibeth. </p><p>13. Fine day. Fixed the pig pen after a catch. </p><p>14. Another fine day. Murdie went North early. Got 2 lbs. Amadego 20 cts. Kate McCrimmon &amp; Roy &amp; Ella at Job’s. 62. Got some logs sawn yesterday. Lavallette drew the lumber today. Charged 1.00 for four loads, Stewart Ferguson took 6 (unk.) of wheat to Martintown and got it ground for us. Charged 30. </p><p>15. Fine day. Gave Albert Roy 25 cts. My little Joe, for 3 hours’ work at the new mill. 25 cts. </p><p>16. I was working up stoves. Murdie cleaned the furnace pipes. Jamie Brown &amp; James Clark gone home about 3 p.m. Meeting since Tuesday. </p><p>17. 9 ¾ lbs steak 30 cts. 4 lbs sugar 25 cts. 53. </p><p>18. Fine day, thawing. There was a long sermon in Martintown last evening. Darling. 9 lbs. tea 35 cts. 2 lbs raisins 20 cts. 4 lbs cream tarts 11. Butter 23 cts. 2 qts milk &amp; bread. Murdie got home this forenoon (on Wednesday the 16th). He was in the Danesville. Not progressing as favorably as the doctor expected. </p><p>19. Fine day. Annie started baking. Dr. McDonald was digging. 12 lbs butter 23. 42. Drank 25. </p><p>20. Sunday, very fine day. James Clark left for home. Birdie went with Apple Hill. Rev. McLeod preached a union sermon in the afternoon in St. Andrew's on the Centenary. Gave collection 5. </p><p>21. Very bright in the morning, turned cloudy. Papa has not been well for more than a week. Mild day as we were, making a small pot of soap. ½ gall coal oil 20, oatmeal 25, calls 3. 30. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_1899">November 1899</span></h2> <p>22. Fine day, slight frost every night. Sir William died. Hugh McLennan of Montreal, formerly of Lancaster, died suddenly yesterday. It was a shock to his friends. I sent a letter to Jamie &amp; one to Stanley. Pa got an answer from D.H. and a postal order for $65. </p><p>23. Fine, cold day. </p><p>24. Murdie went to Kenyon. Took little reins, got the P.O. cashes. </p><p>25. Marvin sent for some things to Eaton's. Sent for two sets of under wear 2.82 &amp; for etc. etc. Her order was $3.35. 7 lbs tea 30. </p><p>26. Cold day. I was not in church. Pa is not well. </p><p>27. Murdie went north, a long mild day. The sheriff called. Our taxes are $3.21. 26 lbs butter 5 ½ cts. Mrs. Clarke paid $2.00. Colville’s order 23. Codfish 20. </p><p>28. Favorable news from N. Dist. ¾ gal alecia 3, 1 spool 13, thread 4. </p><p>29. Fine day. </p><p>30. Murdie left for Apple Hill yesterday and got home today with the things. The annual meeting of the Bible Society. Mr. Reid the agent gave a good address. My hay. This has been a very exciting month for the British nation. They have a great number of men in Africa, they fought several decisive battles with the Boers, they are confident of success, and have taken three out of ten places. But in the Bronx they have a different foe to fight more like themselves. </p><p><br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="December_1899">December 1899</span></h2> <p>1. Friday. Very fine. Mercury up to 49. </p><p>2. Fine warm rain. Calm, like spring. Nothing much about the war, the Canadians continue to go in Tuesday. 7 lbs cheese 70 cts, 21 lbs butter $2.26, 55 lbs turkey. Called at E.J.'s this evening. Mrs. McVicar and Mr. Taylor were well. It began to rain and blow fair. </p><p>3. Not many in church. </p><p>4. Fine day, kind of hard. 7 ½ gal coal oil 20. Bird &amp; I made a large washing. </p><p>5. Snow this morning, but not enough for sleighing. 29 ½ lbs butter 65 cts, 7 ½ gal molasses 25 cts. </p><p>6. Some snow today. Little rain. Mercury was up to 6 above zero this morning and it is rising. It is about 40° and a fine day for butter. 25 lbs of tea 30, 27 lbs butter $2.04½, 33 lbs ¾ gal coal oil. </p><p>7. Pretty cold, mercury down to zero. Had a letter from Jamie today written on the Bohemian. Mailed on Nov. 16th on a steamer they met on the other side of Cape Slate islands. 7 lbs tea 30, 27 lbs butter 2.04½, 33, ¾ gal coal oil. </p><p>8. Cold damp day. I was out in church. I have a bad cold. </p><p>9. Made a washing, hung the clothes in hall. Began to rain, rained all day. </p><p>10. Rain all day. The snow is all off. Murdie went north yesterday, did not get back yet. 7:30 P.M. </p><p>11. Fine mild mercury up to 30. Jessie and Edith McRae, E. J. Laland called. Jessie, McDonald. McRae is very still. Turned up in the afternoon. Murdie got home about 5:30. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="January_1899">January 1899</span></h2> <p>1. Monday Fine day. </p><p>2. Cold Tuesday 11° above zero at 8 A.M. M.K. got 2 gal milk Mr. Robertson here to tea. </p><p>3. Fine day. Made a large washing. 7 lbs butter 40, 20 yds cotton 15. </p><p>4. Woman's Meeting at Mrs. Meers My fee for offering 1.75, kind fee 25¢, for 10. </p><p>5. 7 lbs butter 40, 1 gal coal oil 25¢. </p><p>6. Fine mild day, just a particle of snow although it looked like it. To sugar 25¢, 2 lbs raisins 20¢. Birdie and Marian drove to the store in the afternoon. </p><p>7. Fine and mild in the morning. Pa went to Lancaster on some small business. Began to rain at noon. You &amp; Minnie milking. </p><p>8. Cold day, high wind. Birdie and Mandy went to Smiths to welcome home Charley and wife. Pa left for Lancaster. Orders: to 6 lbs sugar 25¢, 7 lbs butter 40 &amp; 35¢, bills for Kate 1.55, Jennie Brown wheeled from Lancaster. The oldest inhabitants say that they do not remember such a fine winter. It is not good for trade, wheeling is not good for heavy loads, and it is so cold riding high. </p><p>9. Very fine day, no snow. Mary McIntyre came, she is looking well. Rolled out 25 eggs. </p><p>10. Some rain last night, and more today. About 10 a.m. McEwen brought milk, windy. To 7 lbs butter 71¢, 18 lbs 30. Marian went with Birdie Dingwell, widow Mrs. McLaughlin to Jennie Dingwell's. Kings went to spend the evening. </p><p>Here is the transcription of the image you provided: </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="January_1899_2">January 1899</span></h2> <p>11. Looks like a change of weather. Mary left to make some calls in the village. </p><p>12. There was snow this morning. It began to fall last night about 9 o'clock. It did not drift much. Mandy went to meet the 12 o'clock Lancaster, was $40. P.M. fine and bright. Pa came by D.R., warm. </p><p>13. Fine day. 10 lbs butter 60¢, 6 lbs raisins 20¢, sugar 25¢. Mandy got Harris in the morning. I got at Mr. Crummond 2 yds red cloth $1.50, ½ gal molasses 25¢, towels little owed 25¢. </p><p>14. Fine day, snow enough to make light sleighing. A large congregation. Off to L. </p><p>15. Girls talking for social tonight. Marian went to Simpson’s Toronto on Saturday for little, to make a want for herself and Birdie sent $3.50 for bridge &amp; post order sold. </p><p>16. Had a good social last night. Very fine myself and girls. Cream butter 10¢, thread 10¢, braid 5¢. Mandy cleaned furnace pipes. </p><p>17. Cold day. Pa went to Alexandria to special burial meeting. To 1 gal coal oil 23¢, 2 lbs butter 45¢. </p><p>18. Fine day. </p><p>19. Looks like rain. </p><p>20. Rains. I went to Herman’s. Got 3 lbs butter 60¢, 2 qts milk 10 paid. </p><p>21. Slippery roads. Very few in church. My Sunday off 8¢. </p><p>22. Fine and mild, mercury up to 39°. </p><p>23. Cold this morning. Sleighing all off, roads are kind of siege. </p><p>24. 10½ lbs butter 75¢, sugar 25¢. </p><p>25. Cold and windy. Mercury down to 6 below. </p><p>26. Looks like snow or rain. It is rain. Mercury up to above freezing at home. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="January_1900">January 1900</span></h2> <p>26. "Began to storm and snow, very wild. 7 ½ lbs tea 30 cts, 3 lbs butter at Hemming’s land 2 qts milk 10 cts paid. 1 gallon coal oil 25. 80 </p><p>27. Saturday. J.C. had a letter from Jennie today, it was written on the 21st Dec/99, she was well. ½ gallon molasses 27 cts. The storm is over and it’s a very fine day. Bright sunshine. 24 </p><p>28. Fine day, a pretty large congregation. Made fire through rough. </p><p>29. Another fine day. Done a small washing. </p><p>30. Pretty cold until, Middie &amp; Murdie, went to Cornwall, drove to Summerstown, took the cars to 5 lb butter at 15. Butter at Hymans 1.00 </p><p>31. Fergushie’s Birthday. </p><p><br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="February_1900">February 1900</span></h2> <p>1. Thursday. T. M. C. met at John Dingwall's, Middie and I drove Lady. Very cold day, people froze their ears and noses. Murdie got one ear nipped while coming home. Paid off 25 cts </p><p>2. Friday. 6 a.m. was 21 below zero, raised to zero. Very fine day. To 2 qts milk at Hemman 10 cts. To 6 lbs sugar. A valley tonight at W. A. Hall. To sugar 25 cts, to corned 15 cts. 40 </p><p>3. Fine day. J.C. left for home. We went last night. Murdie got some furniture for his bedroom in Cornwall. It came here on Thursday by a cutter. He and Middie are putting it in today. To 5th drink at Ferrie's 50 cts. Valentine 10 cts for Murdie's trunk. </p><p>4. Began to snow in the morning, snowed P.P.M. turned to soft drifting. </p><p>5. Monday. Murron left by morning train for Ottawa to attend the St. Ladies College. To fare 8.00. 8 P.M. This has been a very fine day 100. I was down to Hemman and got 3 ½ lbs butter 1.15. </p><p>We got mail from Jennie, Murron, myself, &amp; Murdie. He was well when writing in January. </p><p>6. Snowed in morning but cleared up by noon. Murdie went to Lancaster and closed the land which we sold to Mr. Gregor. Got 375 dollars for this land. Paid 50 cts to boy to drive her. Paid at Mr. Crummins $6.00 6 lbs raisins 25; 1 gallon coal oil 25; 1 lb currants 9; 1 lb raisins 9; 1 gallon molasses 1.00; 1 gallon coal oil 25. Miss M. Murdie, who is going to sing at the S.F. concert tonight, is here to remain until tomorrow. </p><p>7. Fine day. We were all at the concert. Our tickets were renewed. To paid for pin I paid for Miss O. Entires </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="February_1900">February 1900</span></h2> <p>8. Thursday. Rain. Uncle Donald brought us a novel of Mrs. Southworth. Miss Cotton left home. Kates baby hurt itself. A strong wind S. P.M. raining hard very sloppy. </p><p>9. Friday. Preparatory to the sacrament. Mr. Farles of Cornwall preached. Not many in church. The roads are very bad, wet, wet. We bought a small fore quarter of beef from John for 7 1/2 cts per lb. 53 lbs, $3.53. I sold a pig to Jipeny, he done to the table spoon 30 cts. I got milk at Hemman 10 cts. All tea at Mr. Crumman's 30 cts. </p><p>10. Fine day. Not a large congregation. Mr. Langly of Martintown was to preach but did not come. Mr. Gunn preached. </p><p>11. Very fine day. A large congregation. Offer for Foreign Missions, $60. </p><p>12. Very fine in morning, turned mild in afternoon. Began to rain at 7:30 P.M. Uncle Duncan and Duncan D. called in evening. Foreign Farquhar D. called in evening. Very soft and rain rained all day. Mr. Gunn cannot cross the bridge, it is flooded. To feed oats 25 cts. </p><p>13. Very high wind all last night and today. Very little snow, only on corners and on the roads. Not much work now. </p><p>14. Thursday. Dull day, trying to snow. To Handy m's corn from Beaver 25 cts. I sent a letter to Jennie, done to Sandy, postage 3 cts. </p><p>15. Fine day. McKee put one cord in the shed. To 6 lbs butter from Hemman 1.10. I got milk 10 cts. 1/2 lb of butter at Mr. Crumman's yesterday 20 cts. 1/2 off butter 80. I got flannel 20 cts, 1 gallon coal oil 25 cts. 3 pm writing 20 cts on the butter. </p><p>16. News last night heard. Kimberly has been relieved. A church was there, bless. </p><p><br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="February_1900_2">February 1900</span></h2> <p>19. Monday. In the morning, dull &amp; snowing, now 2:30 P.M. fine and frosty. </p><p>20. Tuesday. Fine day. Exchanged oats for meal at the mill. Re[illegible] went to North March with Kenneth Robson. All there were well. Sold 33 doz. eggs at White's and Drew Bill for $18.60. Word today of a sad encounter of Canadians with Boers, on the 18th. No particulars. 13 killed, 60 wounded, 2 missing &amp; prisoners. </p><p>21. Wednesday. Storm of snow &amp; wind from the east. It is not cold but very wild. </p><p>22. Thursday. Fine day turned warm. Paid Humson 2 ½ [pence] for 2 lbs. 8 weeks' worth of milk at 30 [pence] per week, 10 ½ gal. milk, and 20 [pence] for sausage &amp; butter. </p><p>24. Saturday. To P.O. 36 lbs butter, 70 lbs sugar, 25 - 26 rain, 1 lb molasses 3 [pence], ginger 5 [pence], mustard 5[pence], cheese 25 [pence]. I gave 2.50 [pence] to give Halquorn for fixing boots. The boots cost 15 [pence]. </p><p>25. Sunday. Uncle Sandy came this morning and it was pouring rain. </p><p>26. Monday. Stormy. Snow &amp; rain. Mary McLennon came to stay all night. Mercury below 12. </p><p>27. Tuesday. Stormy and cold. Mercury down to 12. 70 lbs raisins 20 [pence], 2 doz. herrings 50 [pence]. Paid Shruby 1 dollar for two tickets for son W.J. Comart for freight on box from Eaton. </p><p>28. Wednesday. Fine day. Uncle Sandy made a few calls today. This is Ash Wednesday. B [illegible] at Easton: 5 yards beige at 40 pence, $2.00, 3 yards more, 1.10, 13 gimps 25 pence, 2 yards poplin 18 [pence]. 10 yards gray sheeting 2 pence, 5 yards white sheeting 20 pence, 22 canvas at 22 pence per yard, lining and sheets. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="March_1900">March 1900</span></h2> <p>1. Thursday, It began to snow last night. Then commenced to storm about 3:30 P.M. There are big drifts and will drifting very until it is through, and such a storm we have not seen for some years. 2 gallons coal oil 23. </p><p>2. It stormed and drifted all last night and what a night! The kitchen window to the north was covered on the house east and a point up to the roof. A large drift from the west through the gate to the south end of the wood shed. Murdy had to make a road between it and the shed before the cow got to it. Primary, from the front door to the road was one big drift, and one very large one in front of the church. The drift across the road is about 6 feet high. We got no mail today, and it is quite fatal that there was no movement on the road today. 2 quarts milk 10. </p><p>3. Still moving &amp; blowing, no sleighs on our road 7.5 lbs sugar 25, 2 lbs raisins 20. </p><p>4. Snowing, not many in church. </p><p>5. Ladysmith was relieved on Feb. 28th by Lord Dundonald. </p><p>6. Storming, 7½ lbs butter at 24 cents. </p><p>7. Uncle Sandy and Murdy went to call on Dr. Band. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="March_1900_2">March 1900</span></h2> <p>7. Lard, meat, La plaire, Tartar paper. On the 8th got 100 lbs of flour from Mr. Cameron 1.90. </p><p>8. Uncle Sandy, Band, Murdy called to see Charlotte last night, and the will go off tonight. Mrs. Donald Rey came this evening to make a short call. </p><p>9. Lovely day, Mrs. D.R. went to see Aunt. The Masons Ed Foster stuck at Bruce. (Got over on the 5th) </p><p>10. Fine day, paid Herman 1.14 for butter, 10 for milk 1.20 yesterday. Mrs. Roy has today. The snow drift was dug out today from our gate to the Minister’s lane, and it took 3 men with two horses. </p><p>11. Fine, bright day. Murdy and I were at J.R.M.’s. A cold east wind blowing. A pretty large congregation. </p><p>12. Monday. Murd &amp; I made a large washing. To F.L. butter 25¢ per lb. Sent the due bill. Got 10 lbs sugar 25¢, molasses 33¢. Cold wind, and drifts again. A wind through the barn yard. Had to drive wood with a shovel. A disappointment in the lane to the barn yard gate. Sent grain to the mill for provender. Had two cards from Annie, one on the 3rd Feb to be. The other on the 7th Feb. to Bridie, she was well. </p><p>13. Stormy, through tonight. 9 lbs steak 60¢. </p><p>14. Pretty fine day. Baked in oven. 7½ lbs butter 45¢. </p><p>15. Snowing most of the day and drifting. Wouldn't March so far that been wild &amp; cold. Fine stormy. It looks like January weather more than March. I had a letter from Sandy on Saturday; it was mailed at Devon on the 20th. It was well. </p><p>16. Stormy, all our walks are filled up with snow and St. Patrick’s day never was as much snow before. Red D.D. broke shingle bars. </p><p>17. Sunday, not many in church. Think owing to the roads. Mr. Kenneth has a sermon today. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="March_1900">March 1900</span></h2> <p>19. Monday. Cloudy, looks like rain. Murdy and I to town with the sleigh. The sleighs to be put away. This is the first time Kitty was plaited since mine went off. There has not been a sign of the cow yet. 7 ½ lbs butter 30¢, clover, honey 20¢. </p><p>20. Still cold. Long dress and 3 loads of wood. No news from Montreal. The Capital of the Orange Free State is surrendered to Lord Roberts. Everywhere a little fire. </p><p>21. Got home a small load of straw. Kitty has sprained her shoulder. The weather cold. </p><p>22. 7 ¾ lbs butter 60¢. </p><p>23. ½ gallon milk 10¢. </p><p>24. Fine day, bright but cold. High wind, 1½ gallons molasses 23¢. </p><p>25. Very fine day, but still cold. Collection for India famine fund. Myself and A.J. to church. </p><p>26. The first spring working day. Washed. Murdy drove 6 loads of **wood**. Had Frederick with him. Kitty had a heifer calf last night. 7½ lbs butter 35¢. Heard that Mrs. Simpson went to Cornwall today to have an operation for appendicitis, and died under the operation. Old Mrs. Donnald was buried today. Duncan Grant (Carpenter) died today, aged 88. </p><p>27. Fine day, no news from Annie. Posted a letter to Kincardine to Sandy, postage 10¢. </p><p>28. Fine day. A card from Annie. </p><p>29. Drawing wood in the morning. Got the first milk from the cow. Lauder cutting hay and sowing corn. Mrs. Murdy was [illegible]. </p><p>30. Still cold, the weather good. They were out picking up stones. Little but snow scattered about. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Thank you for the excellent work that you've done so far.To transcribe this in table format enter the diarist's words within the html coding in the following manner (or go to “Tips on Transcribing” on our website to learn how to use a word-html converter.)If you need help, feel free to contact me at cawilson@uoguelph.ca. </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>17</td> <td> To 2 lbs butter 42 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Dull day. Nellie Kennedy of New York formerly of South Branch, buried today. To salt petre</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>make entry for first column, row 4</td> <td>make entry for second column, row 4</td> <td>make entry for third column, row 4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>make entry for first column, row 5</td> <td>make entry for second column, row 5</td> <td>make entry for third column, row 5</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> d &lt;t&gt; <table><tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> d &lt;t&gt; 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Mrs. Bell &amp; D. Corn, Co., Fairb. from Mansey, he died out west. 2 tickets for Mrs. McLeod’s entertainment – 1.00. 1 gal. coal oil 20, perfum. 1.00, bread knife 15. Mrs. Brown to tea. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="24">24</span></h3> <p>Mailed 15 for Holborn, Rum Hall 7½, day 25. Domville ½ day. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="25">25</span></h3> <p>Mrs. Owen came at 8 and went away 5 P.M. To Methodist. Pa &amp; I were at the entertainment last night – it was good. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="26">26</span></h3> <p>Thanksgiving. King fern in Church. The off. was for Cornwall G. Hospital. Pa &amp; Ja. Domville not working. Bot. apples 1.00. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="27">27</span></h3> <p>Dull day. Hard frost. Bottle in all the flowers. Annie came home yesterday. Began to take up roots &amp; re-till by barn. Pa took all garden roots on Tuesday. Maud, up the banks yesterday and today. Brought Rachel home, she got a sight in her breast. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="28">28</span></h3> <p>Dull &amp; damp. Sent box off. Put in soaking 3 days to go bath. Murray went to Green Valley. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="29">29</span></h3> <p>Fine day. Murray. John hired boys from and primed posts. Annie out up fire &amp; made cake. Murray away. Pa &amp; Annie put in front of the posts. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="30">30</span></h3> <p>Rachel cold, hope like a gillay hope. Took home the team and put Rachel back. Domville is done painting. He is going to Cornwall. I settled with him, paying him $3.50 and $6.00 on the rent. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="31">31</span></h3> <p>Dull day. Ironed. Mrs. Brown at Birks. Heard the will challenged. Eliza Duggan &amp; daughter from Ireland. Place to Murray. </p><p><br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_1906">November 1906</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="1">1</span></h3> <p>Wednesday. Very fine in early morning &amp; a little rawish. Killed an old rooster yesterday. Alec McDonald &amp; French mangel came to the same ground house yesterday. Sent $7.50 for Miss mine clamping. Mrs. Brown called. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="2">2</span></h3> <p>Cold today. Alice Monday boiled plum house for winter. $3.50, and we 25½ for ice. Met at Milles. Flour 20, sugar 15, meat 4½ 22, currants 10, raisins 10, lamp 10, lamp wick 5, soda 5. Domville left our house. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="3">3</span></h3> <p>Fine day, frost at night. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="4">4</span></h3> <p>Fine in morning. 7 1 cattle laid 1.15, butter 37½ lb 40, 1 pan bread 20, plate 25. Killed an old hen 45. Rev. Jamet preached at 3 P.M. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="5">5</span></h3> <p>Began to snow at 9 A.M. Donald McCannon paid $7.5 on the H. W. for ground rent. Gave receipt for the ½, and other paid before. Mrs. St. Thomas paid 2 dollars for old rent. Rain in evening, I boiled the ½. Mrs. Pilgrim paid 13.2 for old time. Murray went to Domville down the river, Mrs. Brown in. Mrs. Wilson called in afternoon. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="8">8</span></h3> <p>Murray got home 7 P.M. 7 pan bread 20, meals outfit, 2.32 lb steak. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="9">9</span></h3> <p>Did not put up flag until 2 P.M. and I think it is a little over ¼ mast. It is raining and blowing wind from the west. Some died on the fence from the minister’s lane, Alice Monday putting up a wire setting along the lane by the Manor. Killed two old hens. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="10">10</span></h3> <p>Cold but bright, fine ploughing. Heard results of the Alberta Election, Liberal government for them. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="11">11</span></h3> <p>Threat of snow. 7 enbal 20, bread 20, ½ buf 42. Annie cleaned the furnace pipes. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="12">12</span></h3> <p>Fine dull day. Rev. Mr. Parkinson preached at 3 P.M. So far Nov. has not been cold but dull and threatening. Snow and drizzle. </p></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0eb85f7ee874284cdf1749cb909844c0.pdf bbac85b58205e204c7558d50a1a0b189 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 1875 <table> <tr> <td>?</td> <td>4 yds plaid winsey</td> <td>28. cts $.1.1?</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>sold 2 bushes ashes to Gordon gave it to a Collection Ministers widow</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"tea at John et. 50. syrup Grant elected on the 18th bonfires</td> <td>20 70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22. </td> <td>6 loaves bread from Nicholson {list?}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>6 " 2 lbs sugar</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25-</td> <td>1 lbs tea 80. thread 16</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>3 loaves (28) 100 lbs from baker</td> <td>3.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>1/2 {gell?} syrup 2 lbs sugar spice.</td> <td>38. 25. 1 -90</td> </tr> <table> {signature AY Tebon Suz?} 27. At John it's 2 lbs sugar 25) 1 qt syrup 20 6lbs apples 30 - 6 loaves at Baker 42 = https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c877192bd755f7ebba0dd5146c2edab1.pdf 769a0a608ea118940eb266f62d4355ab Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March<table> <tr> <td>6.</td> <t> 1 lbs Sugar</td> <td>65</td> </tr> {written upside down James W Lemia?} <tr> <td>12</td> <td>lucky had a heifer calf</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>11 1/2 yds cloth. 3.60 paid 1 3/4 yds</td> <td>5 {rest cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>31 " 5" lbs oz maple sugar</td> <td>3.2 {rest cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>1 qrt syrup .20 {Demonlla?} rent 2.00 </td> <td><s>2</s> 20 {rest cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16"</td> <td>1" " " </td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>1/2 gall. coal oil. This is St Patrick and a very stormy day</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Shila is worse Thankful for this is a very cold winday day none of my flowers were frozen last night - I posted a few pictures in a scrap book today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>To two spools thread</td> <td>12 {rest cut off}</td> </tr> <tr><tr> <td>20. </td> <td>I sold 4 lbs butter to Marys McIntyre for 75. (21st Betty a bull calf)</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <td>24</td> <td>Bought at {J.A's?} 3 yds cotton 12 1/2 2 yds calico at 10/</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>1 lb tea at D McLennans I am very sick Lassie a bull calf</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Sold 1/2 doz eggs got 20 cts per doz bought 2 lbs sugar from Crim Tarter</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><tr> <td>31.</td> <td>Sat a hen to hatch on 13 eggs</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/36027739cfd469d451a84bad7d390d13.pdf 4f80965db7a75f77f38696170523499a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November December. 1877 <br>November</br> <table> d<tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Last night Halloween. To 1.2 bus apples </td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Josephine Grant and Miss Morwell in late apples. butternuts 6 yds calico</td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>{1?}</s></td> <td><s>To 1/4 gallon syrup at Jews.</s></td> <td><s>{40?}</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3."</td> <td>To six pair boots at J.A's</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>To flour from 3 bush buckwheet 69. lbs</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9. </td> <td>To flour from four bush wheet-130 lbs</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>To 1 qt syrup</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>To 1 hind 105 lbs qu beef from Murdy</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>To 1 lb tea at McPhersons</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr>15<tr> <td>To 11 yds cotton at McPhersons</td> <td>1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <td>"</td> <td>" 1/2 bush salt at Cheep Johs</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>" 7 " pease from Joseph</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>5 1/2 yds winsey .1.00. 3 towels 25 ct M.P. </td> <td>1.25</td> </tr> <tr><tr> <td>19.</td> <td>All appearance of winter {Sent?} 16 bush provender to Mill and got it home</td> <td></td> </tr> <td>20.</td> <td>butchered our pig. Paid $3.5 {?} To Mins</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Went to Temperance Meeting. Mr & Mrs Gillavey & D.B.McLennan lecture </td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Thanksgiving to day Called {?} for Missionary. we gave 90 in all</td> <td>{16.80?}</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3215145fd460564f3e0e16ee915cac38.pdf ca40980cda0aa110e76f237b3f3a0d21 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November 1877 curr 16.80<table> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>To collection Weather very wet roads muddy</td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Wet. Wet. It is still very {rainy?} weather. Duncan G. J. Grant making a preasant to Blue. collection B.14.30.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>To above</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>looks like frost</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>3 loaves bread making soup</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1.71</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td><u>16.80</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>18.51</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4073ad9d3087dab816fe3304492175f.pdf 25dc02d5a0758b1acc8984fdc4470a1d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 1877 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Like winter finished soup</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>To Collection for Presbyterian College {written in right column 21 1/2 cordwood from Murdy</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>Small fox on Allen {Kentnil?}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>To 1 bottle castor oil 10.1 bull cinducments</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Raining this morning. Yesterday {gave vaccen?} to the Dr Allen has died. 2 Oclock P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Going to bury Allen at the Front</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>Turning stormy wind and snow in West</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>8</s> 7</td> <td>To 1 lb tea at McPherson 45 Snow in gusts</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 "</td> <td>little gusts of snow then it thaws</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9 "</td> <td>pretty frosty Mr McGillivray not here Mr Burnett Rush</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Killed the cow Betty, weighed 600. 1 </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>{Gave?} 1 qu lbs .130 to Murdy. Began to make soap</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>Bought 4 1/2 bush wheet from Hackerty</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>1.10 cts for bush paid 150</td> <td>4.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>1/2 bush salt, Weather very fine Sunshine Had a letter from Mrs Tyler on 10th One from Annie on 11th</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Paid School tax $7.77.</td> <td><u>7.79</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>not counting salt</td> <td>14.34</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae28eea3c86a5f66ab55a12090eae3d2.pdf 1f7213644cbb8b408e409372e4cf0de1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 1877 carried 14.34 <table> <tr> <td><s>18</s> 19.</td> <td>oats from M Rae 27 bushe wheat 6 bask Buckwheat 2 bush Duncan paid </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>{20 or 21?}</td> <td>To Branch school $3.83.</td> <td>3.83</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>Oats. McRae 16 bush. Sent to Lancaster</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>40 bush, 30 cts =$12.00 paid township tax</td> <td>9.97</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>Paid for {Wagon?} $2.53</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>Finished candkes .405 = 50 1/2 lbs</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>No snow as yet. turning cold got a pig</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Far. Jimie, Murdy & Birdie went to the concert 55 cts. the tickets</td> <td>55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mrs Rem was working on the 21st. 50 credit. We had a hunt for Lucy and found her in Mr Watsons barn</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Beautiful day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>To 1 1/2 lbs sugar 18. 1/2 lb rasins 4. candy</td> <td>2..24</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Christmas, ground bare no snow. good ice lovely day. Mr Watson donation.</td> <td></td> </t <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Lovely Morning no signs of snow Sent a letter to Sarah yesterday commencing to {work our Pants?}</td> <td>18.59</td> </tr>r> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/532d89b8fdb7a07e186255a2cc0b871d.pdf cf4952ccf9b6bdd18a05292110215831 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 1879 28+2.65+4.65+390+38+80+62+68=13.93 243+675+13:93=23.11 12 Bought 1½ doz lemons 13 cts 5 oz candy 10 to chisholn 15 cts of another kind of candy left $1.00 with D. Robertson to buy a hat for Farquhar, Mrs Allan, B. $1.00 Saw a good deal of the city. spent $. 23. 21. on my trip and brought home 29 cts 14. sent ½ bush wheet to mill to get it cracked for porrage. borrowed from J.A. 2.40, and gave Duff an order on J.A. for 1.00 and gave him 50 cts in cash, got 1 lb tea 60. {in left margin} churned 12 1/2 lb butter} 15. Aunt Rose to Murdy's this morning I was in Church today, the first time for quite a while. There was rain last night and it is cold today we have a fire in the house. The procession is going on but https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1b1662ad714d2fa546ea72460bc55923.pdf 7b57ad456b6674fd2d3cd00a1272827f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 1899 the mosquitoes are about played out—we have had them for one month 18 quite cool today—was raining yesterday and monday I cut out Jimmie’s pants yesterday They are near done we churned this morning 91/4 lbs butter I have now packed over 22 lbs butter. Duncan and Jimmie are out at Majors putting up two gates 20 Esther had a calf a bull thought it was out at Major's 21 we took Esther and calf home today I finished Jimmie’s coat and pants and made Murdy’s pants today 23 churned 10 lbs butter today 24 bucking and a June 25 Mosquitoes pretty bad yet a {weasal?} to be up the Branch at Rock Grant’s brother's a big red fellow 30 churned 5 lbs butter https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a46347ffab9b0166a02d3061c9d9527e.pdf dd672c212a30230853d78aba0dc80d89 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 1879 1 2. To 1 bottle machine oil 15", 1 yd {?} " 3 1/2 cotton 1 spool W. thread 5 " 2 lb sugar 3 Sold Roussis 1. lb 4oz. butter Pic Nic at the Manse. I made some {woking?} that was not good. 4 Sold Rousis. 2lbs.6 oz churned about 10 lbs today 1/2 lb tea 7 sold Rousis. 2 lbs 1 oz. butter 8 Duncan and the boys are getting the new part of our shed ready to move 9 Noah is with Duncan moving the hay sold Rou. 4 lbs butter. I sold an old calf skin to a ragman and got a nutmeg grinder 10 busy morning. The old shed July 1899 10 they got the new shed over alongside the barn the other shed will be hard to {?}. finished this evening moving 11 shed. Friday is our communion {fast day?}. 12 churned sold Rouss. 1.11 butter Mr. McNish of Cornwall preaching <s>today text</s> on Friday or Thursday we had a social for Mr. —— <s>It was Mr. Laung of Lunenburg</s> who preached Friday. 12 Mr. McNish preached on Saturday We had a very nice Congregation on Sabbath 14 Archie McKillip blind bard of Megantic is here today it is raining he is to give an entertainment in the hall https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/554fbec355d1b23619fb023a48e0298c.pdf 00cf5c637d98d4c20d60cc0ac7112676 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. this evening 13 McKillip got $8.60 last night 14 Farquhar went to Alexandria to-day Jimmie drove him out 16. 10 lbs sugar at J.A's 1. lb ten 17 Jimie went to Alexandria for Far. he took McKillip with him 18. I made two lbs of sugar into jelly with red currants 6 lb.with white currants and canned 8 lb raspberries July 21. got 10 dollars from Noah for the ewe, Sold marriage {licenses?} to George {Tunvers?} Major mowed our meddow 1/4 lb pig blue at J.A.'s 24 Sold Roussis 1.1/2 lb butter https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3610baf074ba4c9d0c37aecfcbc2164f.pdf 5a60bb71097d923f808f753843b2ae13 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August 29 Farquhar went to {Midd?} September second for potatoes 3rd turnips we got first prize for Mary's beets or carrots flour = 9 dollars 22 John brought 41 1/4 butter 10 1/4 lb ham 1 lb pork 5 2/4 lbs cheese https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/80c4c00e0cdf9c2b83dd4fcfe0c9ff5a.pdf 83ac6991cb8c262c8be28ad829a6259d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {upside down} 120+050+175+345+19+02=450 45+98=165 May 1879 Hydrangea a flowering plant one variety appeniculata grandflower 13 mosquitoes today 14 plenty of mosquitoes Rose had a bull calf 15 rain last night rain today " To 1 corn broom " J. Mc {Arthur?} got marriages licenses for Batise St Thorn 16 rain last night and Storm of lightening and thunder {Ducid?} took the calf today 17 Lucy went to visit at Murdy's 18 washer today mosquitoes bad 19 very hot making Birdie dress 20 hot and it looks like rain 21 churned 7 1/4 lbs butter 22 1/2 lb tea at John A https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1ae2196e9a62c93fab4605fbb88a1508.pdf c32444c13d67c0b43d9b4e8e3e770ce8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 1879 23 Major is ploughing Kintall lot in {Grove?} ground going to sow wheat {written across this} Husherty sold us a pig for 2 bush pease on the 24th 24 Sent Dolley to D. McCrimmmons 25 Beautiful day. 26 churned this morning. 7 1/2 lbs butter " Randolph got a ten cent hat at John A's for 1 doz eggs We had pretty hard frost four nights froze squash cucumbers corn flour potatoes some will recover 27 baked and {?} and valted the pork we killed yesterday and left the calf out today Charley Sam received $2.00 towards {?} pant May 1879 27 political meeting at St Raphels tonight one at Mustentos last night 30 yesterday was nominations of Candidates for Local M.P.P.s Duncan & Farquhar went and Prentiss followed he came home alone. Mosquitoes very bad I put out tomatoes last night look like rain but it may be smoke that causes the gloomy appearance. They are watering the garden churned 12 lbs butter 2nd Paid W. Camerson Fee for 2nd planting 1879 .25 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4e05dbd6db6c05acb7efa18e9480b545.pdf a3b93458033d0eae4528466df6aaac76 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 1879 2. Got Money from Mr. Burnett 1st 4.00 " paid Jo.A. $.20.00. " " Sullivan $4.25. 20 cts still due " Rained last night- beautiful growing weather Churned 7 lb butter 3. a little rain Mosquitoes bad paid John A McGregor $.6.00 for 12 bush potaotes gave potatoes to McRae 6. D.McMaster had a Meeting last night in the Pt.A.H. very largely attended, a number of Ladies 7 Chief Justice McDonald of N.Scotia was there, and spoke a Mr. Boid from Prescot County was there for Rayside very good speaking a young man from Montreal a Mr. McGibbin spoke very well. June 5 The voting is going on and the contest is close. I have washed blankets today and it has stormed and rained M Master was the elected with 32 Majority To soda 10. pepper 5. 15 Mrs Vally paid $.1.00 towards rent. 6. John came last night and he went to see Dougald today and is going home at 2 oclock. Mr McClauson and Lolle McLennan called in the evening churned 4 lbs butter, and washed today Mrs Cannele paid $.4.00 towards rent. Baked today. Ironed. John came to dinner he drew a load of lumber to his house. I went to Montreal today I am very tyred. I got up at 1/2 past three and done my work took breakfast and https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/91bd341cfa62737b59b8ac7c7777889a.pdf ceb32298cb09ff6cdf649157515bf516 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 1879 went to walk to Murdy's met Farquhar on the road with M's horse and buggy we got to Lancaster before Six O'clock, the cars did not come until seven, we got to Montreal half past nine I took a cab paid 25 cents for it drove to 554 Lagastaure St. After they took breakfast it was my dinner, Kati went with me out to see the {shops?} I bought at Carsely's 8 1/4 yds cloth $4.65. 6 1/2 yds cloth at 60 cts $3.90 1 pair braces 38 cts. 8 yds calic 80 4 yds linen 15 1/2 cts pr yd = 62..2 yds farmer satin 34 cts = 68. My car fare was $.2.65. I bought at the burnt boot, 6 pair of shoes 4 at 1.25, 1 at 1.00, 1 pair 75 = $.6.75 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christina McLennan Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Christina McLellan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Glengarry County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-1922 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Centuries, Glengarry County, Charlottenburg Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress In Progress Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 1875 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>?</td> <td>4 yds plaid winsey</td> <td>28. cts $.1.1?</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>sold 2 bushes ashes to Gordon gave it to a Collection Ministers widow</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"tea at John et. 50. syrup Grant elected on the 18th bonfires</td> <td>20 70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22. </td> <td>6 loaves bread from Nicholson {list?}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>6 " 2 lbs sugar</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25-</td> <td>1 lbs tea 80. thread 16</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>3 loaves (28) 100 lbs from baker</td> <td>3.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>1/2 {gell?} syrup 2 lbs sugar spice.</td> <td>38. 25. 1 -90</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {signature AY Tebon Suz?} 27. At John it's 2 lbs sugar 25) 1 qt syrup 20 6lbs apples 30 - 6 loaves at Baker 42 =<table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March</p> &lt;t&gt; 1 lbs Sugar {written upside down James W Lemia?} <table> <tbody><tr> <td>6.</td> <td>65</td> </tr><tr> <td>12</td> <td>lucky had a heifer calf</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>11 1/2 yds cloth. 3.60 paid 1 3/4 yds</td> <td>5 {rest cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>31 " 5" lbs oz maple sugar</td> <td>3.2 {rest cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>1 qrt syrup .20 {Demonlla?} rent 2.00 </td> <td><s>2</s> 20 {rest cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16"</td> <td>1" " " </td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>1/2 gall. coal oil. This is St Patrick and a very stormy day</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Shila is worse Thankful for this is a very cold winday day none of my flowers were frozen last night - I posted a few pictures in a scrap book today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>To two spools thread</td> <td>12 {rest cut off}</td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td>20. </td> <td>I sold 4 lbs butter to Marys McIntyre for 75. (21st Betty a bull calf)</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr><td>24</td> <td>Bought at {J.A's?} 3 yds cotton 12 1/2 2 yds calico at 10/</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>1 lb tea at D McLennans I am very sick Lassie a bull calf</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Sold 1/2 doz eggs got 20 cts per doz bought 2 lbs sugar from Crim Tarter</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td>31.</td> <td>Sat a hen to hatch on 13 eggs</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>November December. 1877 <br />November<br /> </p> d15<table><tbody><tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Last night Halloween. To 1.2 bus apples </td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Josephine Grant and Miss Morwell in late apples. butternuts 6 yds calico</td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>{1?}</s></td> <td><s>To 1/4 gallon syrup at Jews.</s></td> <td><s>{40?}</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3."</td> <td>To six pair boots at J.A's</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>To flour from 3 bush buckwheet 69. lbs</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9. </td> <td>To flour from four bush wheet-130 lbs</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>To 1 qt syrup</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>To 1 hind 105 lbs qu beef from Murdy</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>To 1 lb tea at McPhersons</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td>To 11 yds cotton at McPhersons</td> <td>1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td>"</td> <td>" 1/2 bush salt at Cheep Johs</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>" 7 " pease from Joseph</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>5 1/2 yds winsey .1.00. 3 towels 25 ct M.P. </td> <td>1.25</td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td>19.</td> <td>All appearance of winter {Sent?} 16 bush provender to Mill and got it home</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td>20.</td> <td>butchered our pig. Paid $3.5 {?} To Mins</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Went to Temperance Meeting. Mr &amp; Mrs Gillavey &amp; D.B.McLennan lecture </td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Thanksgiving to day Called {?} for Missionary. we gave 90 in all</td> <td>{16.80?}</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>November 1877 curr 16.80</p><table> <tbody><tr> <td>22.</td> <td>To collection Weather very wet roads muddy</td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Wet. Wet. It is still very {rainy?} weather. Duncan G. J. Grant making a preasant to Blue. collection B.14.30.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>To above</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>looks like frost</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>3 loaves bread making soup</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1.71</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td><u>16.80</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>18.51</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December 1877 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Like winter finished soup</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>To Collection for Presbyterian College {written in right column 21 1/2 cordwood from Murdy</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>Small fox on Allen {Kentnil?}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>To 1 bottle castor oil 10.1 bull cinducments</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Raining this morning. Yesterday {gave vaccen?} to the Dr Allen has died. 2 Oclock P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Going to bury Allen at the Front</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>Turning stormy wind and snow in West</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>8</s> 7</td> <td>To 1 lb tea at McPherson 45 Snow in gusts</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 "</td> <td>little gusts of snow then it thaws</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9 "</td> <td>pretty frosty Mr McGillivray not here Mr Burnett Rush</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Killed the cow Betty, weighed 600. 1 </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>{Gave?} 1 qu lbs .130 to Murdy. Began to make soap</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>Bought 4 1/2 bush wheet from Hackerty</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>1.10 cts for bush paid 150</td> <td>4.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>1/2 bush salt, Weather very fine Sunshine Had a letter from Mrs Tyler on 10th One from Annie on 11th</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Paid School tax $7.77.</td> <td><u>7.79</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>not counting salt</td> <td>14.34</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December 1877 carried 14.34 </p> &lt;/t r&gt; <table> <tbody><tr> <td><s>18</s> 19.</td> <td>oats from M Rae 27 bushe wheat 6 bask Buckwheat 2 bush Duncan paid </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>{20 or 21?}</td> <td>To Branch school $3.83.</td> <td>3.83</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>Oats. McRae 16 bush. Sent to Lancaster</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>40 bush, 30 cts =$12.00 paid township tax</td> <td>9.97</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>Paid for {Wagon?} $2.53</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>Finished candkes .405 = 50 1/2 lbs</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>No snow as yet. turning cold got a pig</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Far. Jimie, Murdy &amp; Birdie went to the concert 55 cts. the tickets</td> <td>55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mrs Rem was working on the 21st. 50 credit. We had a hunt for Lucy and found her in Mr Watsons barn</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Beautiful day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>To 1 1/2 lbs sugar 18. 1/2 lb rasins 4. candy</td> <td>2..24</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Christmas, ground bare no snow. good ice lovely day. Mr Watson donation.</td> <td></td></tr><tr> <td>27</td> <td>Lovely Morning no signs of snow Sent a letter to Sarah yesterday commencing to {work our Pants?}</td> <td>18.59</td> </tr></tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 1879 28+2.65+4.65+390+38+80+62+68=13.93 </p><p>243+675+13:93=23.11 12 Bought 1½ doz lemons 13 cts 5 oz candy 10 to chisholn 15 cts of another kind of candy left $1.00 with D. Robertson to buy a hat for Farquhar, Mrs Allan, B. $1.00 Saw a good deal of the city. spent $. 23. 21. on my trip and brought home 29 cts </p><p>14. sent ½ bush wheet to mill to get it cracked for porrage. borrowed from J.A. 2.40, and gave Duff an order on J.A. for 1.00 and gave him 50 cts in cash, got 1 lb tea 60. {in left margin} churned 12 1/2 lb butter} </p><p>15. Aunt Rose to Murdy's this morning I was in Church today, the first time for quite a while. There was rain last night and it is cold today we have a fire in the house. The procession is going on but </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 1899 the mosquitoes are about played out—we have had them for one month </p><p><br /> 18 quite cool today—was raining yesterday and monday I cut out Jimmie’s pants yesterday They are near done we churned this morning 91/4 lbs butter I have now packed over 22 lbs butter. Duncan and Jimmie are out at Majors putting up two gates </p><p><br /> 20 Esther had a calf a bull thought it was out at Major's </p><p><br /> 21 we took Esther and calf home today I finished Jimmie’s coat and pants and made Murdy’s pants today </p><p><br /> 23 churned 10 lbs butter today </p><p>24 bucking and a </p><p>June </p><p>25 Mosquitoes pretty bad yet a {weasal?} to be up the Branch at Rock Grant’s brother's a big red fellow </p><p><br /> 30 churned 5 lbs butter </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 1879 </p><p>1 </p><p>2. To 1 bottle machine oil 15", 1 yd {?} " 3 1/2 cotton 1 spool W. thread 5 " 2 lb sugar </p><p><br /> 3 Sold Roussis 1. lb 4oz. butter Pic Nic at the Manse. I made some {woking?} that was not good. </p><p>4 Sold Rousis. 2lbs.6 oz churned about 10 lbs today 1/2 lb tea </p><p>7 sold Rousis. 2 lbs 1 oz. butter </p><p>8 Duncan and the boys are getting the new part of our shed ready to move </p><p>9 Noah is with Duncan moving the hay sold Rou. 4 lbs butter. I sold an old calf skin to a ragman and got a nutmeg grinder </p><p>10 busy morning. The old shed </p><p>July 1899 </p><p>10 they got the new shed over alongside the barn the other shed will be hard to {?}. finished this evening moving </p><p>11 shed. Friday is our communion {fast day?}. </p><p>12 churned sold Rouss. 1.11 butter Mr. McNish of Cornwall preaching <s>today text</s> on Friday or Thursday we had a social for Mr. —— <s>It was Mr. Laung of Lunenburg</s> who preached Friday. </p><p><br /> 12 Mr. McNish preached on Saturday We had a very nice Congregation on Sabbath </p><p>14 Archie McKillip blind bard of Megantic is here today it is raining he is to give an entertainment in the hall </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>this evening </p><p>13 McKillip got $8.60 last night </p><p>14 Farquhar went to Alexandria to-day Jimmie drove him out </p><p>16. 10 lbs sugar at J.A's 1. lb ten </p><p>17 Jimie went to Alexandria for Far. he took McKillip with him </p><p>18. I made two lbs of sugar into jelly with red currants 6 lb.with white currants and canned 8 lb raspberries </p><p>July </p><p>21. got 10 dollars from Noah for the ewe, Sold marriage {licenses?} to George {Tunvers?} Major mowed our meddow 1/4 lb pig blue at J.A.'s </p><p>24 Sold Roussis 1.1/2 lb butter </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August </p><p><br /> </p><p>29 Farquhar went to {Midd?} </p><p><br /> </p><p>September </p><p><br /> </p><p>second for potatoes 3rd turnips we got first prize for Mary's beets or carrots flour = 9 dollars </p><p>22 John brought 41 1/4 butter 10 1/4 lb ham 1 lb pork 5 2/4 lbs cheese </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{upside down} 120+050+175+345+19+02=450 45+98=165 </p><p><br /> </p><p>May 1879 </p><p>Hydrangea a flowering plant one variety appeniculata grandflower </p><p>13 mosquitoes today </p><p>14 plenty of mosquitoes Rose had a bull calf </p><p>15 rain last night rain today </p><p>" To 1 corn broom </p><p>" J. Mc {Arthur?} got marriages licenses for Batise St Thorn </p><p>16 rain last night and Storm of lightening and thunder {Ducid?} took the calf today </p><p>17 Lucy went to visit at Murdy's </p><p>18 washer today mosquitoes bad </p><p>19 very hot making Birdie dress </p><p>20 hot and it looks like rain </p><p>21 churned 7 1/4 lbs butter </p><p>22 1/2 lb tea at John A </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 1879 </p><p>23 Major is ploughing Kintall lot in {Grove?} ground going to sow wheat {written across this} Husherty sold us a pig for 2 bush pease on the 24th </p><p>24 Sent Dolley to D. McCrimmmons </p><p>25 Beautiful day. </p><p>26 churned this morning. 7 1/2 lbs butter </p><p>" Randolph got a ten cent hat at John A's for 1 doz eggs We had pretty hard frost four nights froze squash cucumbers corn flour potatoes some will recover </p><p>27 baked and {?} and valted the pork we killed yesterday and left the calf out today Charley Sam received $2.00 towards {?} pant </p><p>May 1879 </p><p>27 political meeting at St Raphels tonight one at Mustentos last night </p><p>30 yesterday was nominations of Candidates for Local M.P.P.s Duncan &amp; Farquhar went and Prentiss followed he came home alone. Mosquitoes very bad I put out tomatoes last night look like rain but it may be smoke that causes the gloomy appearance. They are watering the garden </p><p>churned 12 lbs butter </p><p>2nd Paid W. Camerson Fee for 2nd planting 1879 .25 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 1879 </p><p>2. Got Money from Mr. Burnett 1st 4.00 </p><p>" paid Jo.A. $.20.00. </p><p>" " Sullivan $4.25. 20 cts still due </p><p>" Rained last night- beautiful growing weather Churned 7 lb butter </p><p>3. a little rain Mosquitoes bad paid John A McGregor $.6.00 for 12 bush potaotes gave potatoes to McRae </p><p>6. D.McMaster had a Meeting last night in the Pt.A.H. very largely attended, a number of Ladies </p><p>7 Chief Justice McDonald of N.Scotia was there, and spoke a Mr. Boid from Prescot County was there for Rayside very good speaking a young man from Montreal a Mr. McGibbin spoke very well. </p><p>June </p><p>5 The voting is going on and the contest is close. I have washed blankets today and it has stormed and rained M Master was the elected with 32 Majority To soda 10. pepper 5. 15 Mrs Vally paid $.1.00 towards rent. </p><p>6. John came last night and he went to see Dougald today and is going home at 2 oclock. Mr McClauson and Lolle McLennan called in the evening </p><p>churned 4 lbs butter, and washed today Mrs Cannele paid $.4.00 towards rent. Baked today. </p><p>Ironed. John came to dinner he drew a load of lumber to his house. </p><p>I went to Montreal today I am very tyred. I got up at 1/2 past three and done my work took breakfast and </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 1879 </p><p>went to walk to Murdy's met Farquhar on the road with M's horse and buggy we got to Lancaster before Six O'clock, the cars did not come until seven, we got to Montreal half past nine I took a cab paid 25 cents for it drove to 554 Lagastaure St. After they took breakfast it was my dinner, Kati went with me out to see the {shops?} I bought at Carsely's 8 1/4 yds cloth $4.65. 6 1/2 yds cloth at 60 cts $3.90 1 pair braces 38 cts. 8 yds calic 80 4 yds linen 15 1/2 cts pr yd = 62..2 yds farmer satin 34 cts = 68. My car fare was $.2.65. I bought at the burnt boot, 6 pair of shoes 4 at 1.25, 1 at 1.00, 1 pair 75 = $.6.75 </p></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/28a2019731d0c54b0c7d09343c35e864.pdf 46ef2a2081b78689b5e0fc75243bec66 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == March 1883 == <table> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Jimie & I went to Lancaster. I took 5 doz eggs sold them at McCrimmon's for 25 cts per doz got 6 lb B. sugar 50 cts 6 lb G. sugar 50 1 lb starch 15 cts. lace 10 cts. [Bt.?] at McPhersons 1 bottle Luby 50 cts. 3 lemons lb candy & nuts 25 cts.to Jimie 25 cts to Murdy 10 cts Bird 10 Ran 10 cts all went to the social</td> <td>1.00<br>.25<br>.65<br>.70<br>.10<br>25.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Sabbath Sent by Murdy 25 cts for William for Presbyterian. Record</td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>had a lamb this morning another in the evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Beginning to storm got 1/2 barrel of herring at Willie's $3'50</td> <td>3.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>I dont remember what happened since the 6th. But we had no minister but Sundy Assin yesterday. it is storming to-day and there is a greate lot of snow a sleigh full of folk left for Van Kleek Hill to attend the S. S. Convention. I washed, you can hardly see 1/2 mile the way it is storming</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/33822be4e44f83e22f9fb82302285dd0.pdf 53dac1d67aa558a8871341f66ecac2d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> March <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Wet as ever There is a man at Ottawa named Wigga who has prophesying a terrific snow storm to commence on "the 9th" of March and continue until "the 16th.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Aboim paid Re, the rent of the Branch farm. $60. This is a fine day. The first for some time. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>snowed some and is drifting</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>fine sunshine but not thawing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>St Patrick's morning fine but turned stormy about noon, Jimie & I went to Lancaster I had 7 1/2 doz eggs got $.1.50 At McCrimmon's Had cash $.87.00 Bot. 20 yds cotton 10 cts pr yd. 2.00. 7 yds cloth 70. cts = 4.90 5 yds lace 4 cts = 20. stationary 23 cts 5 lb G.sugar 10.50 2 lb currants 10=20 6 spools thread 25 1/2 1 lb rassins 10 2 pr pins 10 1 pair Rubbers 80 cts candy 10 Corn wisp 15 Far went to the Gore. Jimie Murdy & Birdie were at Aunties "spending" the evening</td> <td>6.90 .43 .70 .45 1.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>I was in church today for the first time since January, the day is stormy I went to (Hepez bu?} and I called to see Widow Mclennan she is very unwell</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Jimie's birthday and very stormy</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>I did not go to the Temperance Meeting last night it was so wild. I am not well today I am very bilious finished pants</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Still wild I was not at P. Meeting</td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td>22</td> <td>Ran went to school he was out for two weeks</td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td>23</td> <td>Annie came over and I spent an idle afternoon, it is nice day</td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td>24</td> <td>Peony had her first calf about 9 O'clock, this is a very fine day Far Marion and I went to the Gore. Far went to Cornwall we did not get home until 1 1/2 After 9 P.M. Furniss. paid Jimie $.2.00 for rent. Oranges 10 cts</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr> <td>25</td> <td>Easter Sunday just a lovely day</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/112e879acc343188a4633f5f90f84204.pdf d2e80ae8517812aa0fb97279b52fa09b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 1883 <table> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Pa went with me to Church Mr McGillvery went to Lunnenburgh to preach for Mr Lainy who is very ill. Elder gave us a little address & Landry Onian red and gave the hyms Mary McLennan was to church with us, the first time for her to be in the church since finished</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Washed to day it is thawing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2<s>{7?}</s>8</td> <td>My birthday. pretty cold, 1/2 lb tea</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Far & I went to Lancaster Bt at MGillis 1 iron pot - 60. 1 {spider?} 50. 1 copper H. dish at McBain's 50 lbs owl meal at MCrimmans 10 lb tea 43 cts per lb 40 yds cotton $400 3 yds dress goods 20 2 lbs raisins 3 spools thread 12 cts 1 yd cambric 10 1 paid rubbers at Jacobs 32 weather is beautiful but cold</td> <td>1.70 1.60 4.30 4.60 .32 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>very fine sun shine but cold The roads good no thawing to speak of</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Murdy sold 3 doz (8 cts per doz = 54 cts at D. McDonalds got 1 pair rubbers for himself 1 for Marion</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> April 1883 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Sabbath very fine day but cold a number of parcels were put on the road and some people were run to pick the parcels up I did not go to church I was not well</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Quite a large Temperance meeting this evening a goodly number sighned the pledge shaming the rest They got up a petition to lay before the Licence Commissioners who sit on Wednesday 4 they to try to reduce the number of hotels in Whistler got 100 lb flour at Dunlop's</td> <td>325</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Far went to Montreal this morning to try to get situation sold 1 doz of eggs at Gadboe's got syrup I forgot to rite that Angus the Bailiff's house was burnt on Sunday 1st April they saved but little. Got at McGillis' Lancaster 5 ap pails</td> <td>3.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Very fine day look like spring no sugar made yet, that I hear of the fields are covered by snow</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2dc6c4f15efbabd243a50e3c105b9461.pdf 02180c41fd22fc1c4488739326e947d8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 1883 <table> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Rain this morning Mrs J.J. Grant is going to The funeral of her brother James' wife who is to be buried in Martintown today. The snow will go pretty fast today Ran sold at H.A.'s 2 doz eggs 40 - bought 1 pair braces, 25 = left 15, rain all day</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Bought 500 sap pails at Sullivans paid 7.25 sold 2 doz eggs. 36 cts. bough 1 pair braces for Murdy 25. syrup 26 cts it, raining all day until evening I have been sick with my head now for two days</td> <td> 51</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>It has snowed all day and was very disagreeable to two lb B drops Jimie went to Lancaster to meet Fergus he missed Farqr, who came up with John & Duncan Robertson. Jimie got one yd of dress goods 20 cts -= 6 powders & 4 {pails?} from Anderson 25 </td> <td>10 20 25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Fine day I was not in Church Lucy had a bull calf this morning</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> April 1883 <table> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Beautiful day I think the powders have done me some good I washed</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Fine day baking today word came that Mr Arthur's & Raynde saw mill at Lancaster was burnt this morning it is a greate loss to the country and about 10.000 to the firm Got 1 pint of syrup from Dunce he has but 50 trees tapped Barretts daughter was married yesterday to Sandy John Marjory an 8 month widdower Duncan Blacksmith's daughter of Martintown was buried yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Another fine day, water very high below the dam four feet of water over the road at Macill Martin's</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Sold 2 doz eggs got syrup The snow going fast - Pegun took the pails and pots on Wednes.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6497612bfe7f50d2579ab7e5c2eb3322.pdf 49efe840a98924512e828b3b4f05e427 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 1883 <table> <td> {12 cont.}</td> <td>Miss Monro sick at Aunties has a bad cold I went to see her at eventide</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13 <td>Beautiful day Far & Snider were out shooting S. got 1 duck Betsy had a calf this Morning. her second</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Very fine day sold 4 doz eggs at J.A. 16.64 got 2 lbs rice 10 cts 1 1/4 yd elastic 6 = 16 =yd- 1 gall syrup from Pigen. got 1 gall before</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Most lovely day very warm {70?} in the shade I was not in church I went in the afternoon to Mrs Grants I was not there for more than a year got 1 1/2 gall thin syrup {Doncs?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>It rained a little today I washed went at night to Temperance Meeting had a good meeting Mr McGillivray gave a reading Mr McDougald, {2nd?} Con, gave a recitation and Miss Foultin Miss McDonall, Miss Grant, Miss Plack & Mr C McDonald gave a dialogue</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Baked. A fine day, all the snow off</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Got about 2 galls of syrup from Peg yesterday. Lassie had a heifer</td> </tr> <table> April 1883 <table> <tr> <td>{18 cont.}</td> <td>Calf she is in good health sold two calves to McBain got $4.00 for one, $2.00 for other got a letter from Far Robertson about an Organ. Jimie speared 13 pike Far 2. Ran 1. it was a good day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Snowing, began about 9 A.M. snow 4 P.M. there is about 7 inches, it looks like rain Dun heard that Mr Cameron School teacher died at Camerntown at the residence of his nephew John I think it was on the 17th he died</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Fine day did not rain but the sun came out and the sap ran fine went on a little jaunt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Set a hen to hatch under the {trough?} The organ was shipped yesterday got some syrup from Pegon last night Got about 2 galls of syrup from Moor house very fine. The best that we got this spring </td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4bae4413bdee75578c12f10eed2048f7.pdf 71dff1fed3cb456c9a5899b372a555d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 1883 <table> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Far. went to Montreal this morning Murdy went with him to Lancast.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Got the Organ D. Robertson brough. it from Lancaster. I was in the Gore - Monday Jimie & I. Tuesday Murdy and I went to Uncle Mundy's</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Sold Lucy to Corbette for $.35.00. and two cal ves for $.3.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Went to Lancaster at 5. P.M. And bought at W. McPhersons 14 yds cloth 65 cts = 9.10 3 1/4 Farmer satin= 88 2 yds silicia 23 -46. 2 1/3 doz buttons 32 2 yds print 25 3 yds wadding 4.12 1 pair booties for Jimie 3.45 1. " {gaiters?} for Murdy at Monro's 1.75 5=6 spools thread at M Crimmons 25 Sold at Gadboe's 8 doz eggs at 15 cts got 1 bottle B. B. Bitters 5.100 2 lamp chimney's 10 cts</td> <td>9.98 .78 .37 3.45 1.75 <u>.25</u> = 16.58 1.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Far came home Saturday evening and went off for {Forestry?} tonight I made him tow night shirts today</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> May 1883 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Fine day but cold east wind Pa got 3 shirts at Willie's 60. = 180 (undershirts)</td> <td>1.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Rain at 5 P.M. Lucy and calves were taken away at noon I was very bad with toothach last night and did not sleep. Sandy Dougald's wife was buried today in R.C. graveyard she is one of Auntie's converts There was a Mrs McRae buried at St Raphel yesterday 97 year old big Allen McRae's mother</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drizzle all day. Lewis was in </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>had a letter from Far today. he was well I answered it right off And he will get it tomorrow night.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Rain all day I baked and made a fruit cake, Bought 2 lbs</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4a29ccc982b690f9545e262e74255b4b.pdf dd30f75dffeddc94bbe8b51dc9802c99 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May <table> <tr> <td>{6 cont.}</td> <td>of sugar 1. lb raisins at D. MKesic = 30 cts Fine day I did not go to Church today I have not been in for four Sundays</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Rain again I made a large washing 7 blankets 5 cloth quilts 12 pair pants. Paid Tom Hanan $4.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Moved the bee house and put it near the creek fence by H.C. transplanted 3 grape vines I washed the week's washing today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Washed again today did not go to Prayer Meeting Jimie went to Lancaster and the clothes were not cut but he cut one pair of pants he got 1 flt{felt} hat</td> <td>{?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Had a letter from Farquh. Old John MMicle died last night Jimie & I went to the Gore and stayed until 10 O'clock P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> May 1883 <table> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Very nice kind of day. I went to Auntie's she got her boat cost $.18.00, Holdsworth's son and Jimie rowed it down to Lancaster and Murdy joined them and rowed up to Williamstown it was bought at Dundee Mr Even McColl. Celtic Bard of Kingston came to see us he is travelling selling copys of poems written by his daughter. Mary J. MColl.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>MColl with us, very interesting. Jimie bought 5 yds cotton. 10 c 2 lbs raisins. 20 cts 5 lbs sugar at MCrimmons on Saturday</td> <td>50 70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Mr MColl and Papa went out today sold 19. books in the village. To 1. lb raisins at Gadboes 15 c and 1 box of Matches 10 got a hat for Pa at McPhersons and paid 2.50</td> <td>2.50 .25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/426fb88d75a34f561809507472ff3b3f.pdf 665e3ca7b8429cefc0b43165c76002e5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 1883 <table> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Mt MColl left us today Mr MGilliavrey drove him to Lancaster he is going to Alexandria and then to Ottawa. I washed To 1 {q?} 20 cts, sent off Mail to Farquhar.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Frost every night Sunday night hard frost. I was at Prayer meeting and a nice meeting we had I went to Annie's to see Rebecca Monro, she is very ill going into {colroollis?} Mr MGilliavrey was to see her when I was thair Jimie & Murdy went to Lancaster and got their coats and vests = $5.50 Bought at D. MKesick's a box of hair pins 8 cts</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Bought at D. MKesic 8 yds dress goods 20. and 1 1/4 yd lining for Birdie's 15 cts 1 quire paper 20 cts</td> <td>1.60 .19</td> <td></td></tr> <table> May 1883 <table> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Rebecca Monro very poorly. Gave Jimie 10 cts for a big pickerel</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Sold 1 1/2 doz eggs = 20 cts got 1 lb rais 1 lb sugar 10 cts Pa and boys went fishing got about 2 doz of pan fish baked in oven</td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Did not go to church. Jimie went</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21. </td> <td>Rain this morning and cold. Yesterday was hot and misquitoes out by thousands Furnase Cash 4.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Rained all night and all this day Sandy Marjory Paid. $2.00 had a letter from Farquher</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Rain again I was at Prayer Meeting</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Rained until afternoon then cleared up nicely. Some village boys were firing the cannon and after dark there were a number of fireballs thrown about 11 P.M. they put the cannon in Wellas' cellar. </td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/01a91ca51afd6b91db4e33c0723251bb.pdf 2dcd5b8c96a6a33305961b8cacc7414a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 1883 <table> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>Temperance Meeting to night</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>rain we will not get any seed in the ground this year</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>Sent a letter to Farqueher I planted beans on Saturday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>John Donald McLennan from Thunder Bay was asking Jimie to go north with him. Mrs Vallie {By?} Cash $2.50</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> June 1883 <table> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Jimie went to Lancaster to see J. McLennan. And arranged to go to Thunder Bay. Jimie will go to Toronto on Monday Pa bought for Jimie 1 suit clothes 9. 1 pair pants. 3. 1 pair boots 3, 3 " socks 50 3 shirts 1.50 = 4.50 at Willie's 2 shirts 90m= 1.80 1 comb 1 spool linen thread 10. stationary 1 neck tie 25. 1 box of collers 15 1 boot brush 25 1 silk kerchief 1. {written diagonally across this E. {Spring sold?}}</td> <td>5.0 1.90 .30 .40 5 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>I was in church today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Aunty Kate sent Jimie 2/c yds of cloth and 1 pair socks on Saturday evening. I cut out a pair of pants and I finished them before 10 O'clock Jimie went off a little after ten</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Mrs Sam sheared our sheep. had a letter from F.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>very warm today rain</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f1ed0713038fddda66c2bb1c0325b830.pdf 2bf4d3db47f7936f6548de8369e534a9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June <table> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Gave Pegon over 10 bush potatoes/ I went to Lanc. to the woolen factory did not get my yarn it is last years wool</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Fine cool day. we are cutting potatoes for Donce. Our Sacreament is Sun</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Minister from Alexandria</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Mr Bennet Preached Mr Matherson has sacrement Farquher Down's horses ran away today and all were thrown out one little girl is badly hurt she is at Dr. Hunts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Sabbath a fine day cool had rain last night Murdy took a hat from John A's Saturday cost</td> <td>1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Temperance Meeting very good attendance McGill</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> June<table> <tr> <td>{11 cont.}</td> <td>going to London to the meeting of the Sinod. And then to Collingwood.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>I wrote to Farquher today and I think I did not date the letter. Washed wool 7 fleeces Lilly Ann McLennan & Donald Robertson were here in the evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Went to prayer Meeting. Sandy Ossen running things</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Murdy & I went to Lancaster, bought at McCrimmons 2 pair boots for Marion & I mine 60 cts hers. 75 cts. 3 yds cotton 10. 30. 7 yds Regetta shirt 3 spools thread 12, At McPhers. 6 1/2 cloth 1.00 = 6.50 F. {Farners} satin 1 1/2 yds 38 1 1/2 canvis. 23 cts 2 yds sleeve lining 40 2 yds twist - 10 cts 1 Linen {S.l.?} 10. 1 cotton 4 1 yd silicia 25. 3 yds wadding 12 buttons 19 cts At McGillis 3 1/2 lbs of {leath.?}</td> <td>1.35 1.21 .12 6.88 .63 .24 .37 1.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d1dfee97d26b42b66e4db559e3995ece.pdf 1edac08c9e7b23811335bc9f77b802e7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 1883 <table> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>I did not go to church neither did Pa it is very hot</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Washing. it is raining</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Got a letter from Farq & Jimie. I wrote Jimie this evening he will get it by Saturday. he is at Port Albert, formerly Prince Alberts Landing. Thunder Bay.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Was at Prayer Meeting Sandy Ossen is the Curate I saw in the Witness an account of a Calamity happening in Victoria Hall Sunderland England in which 197 children were killed it was a Sabbath School entertainment on Yesterday 16 June it will be remembered in England for years</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> June 1883 <table> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Pa and I went to Lancast to get Murdy's pants from P. ONael. Pa got a jewel in his watch 50 Sold 3 1/2 doz eggs at Dell McKeze got 1 chip hat for Ran 2 doz pant-buttons. 6. 28 cts due me</td> <td>.50 .25 .6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Making Murdy's pants</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Made a shirt for Murdy</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>" a night " " " Murdy got his coat & vest on Saturday. $2.50 or Making {written diagonally across this} 2 pr socks = 20 cts for Murdy (25th)</td> <td>2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Pa took Murdy to Cornwall he will be there untill Friday night. Pa got home about 7 O'clock P.M. he remained the afternoon at Duncan McLellans Sent my due bill to McKesick got sugar I worked in garden</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>churned washed & sprained</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/269d24f6586a5bbdeecdae56b547dceb.pdf 5b173ddbd5e90971d1e3b3426959fcff Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 1883 <table> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>my foot going out of the cook house and I am limping had a letter from Jimie</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Pa went to the funeral of Alick Campbell's wife in the Tw. of Lancaster had a letter from Far Ran. had one from Cousin Alick I can limp a little I was very bad last evening with tooth ache sold 1/2 bush buckwhe yesterday for 25 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>I am not fit to walk yet <s>I had a letter from Far yesterday and Ran had one from Cousin Alick</s> Murdy came home last evening and is tired Alick {Storf?} paid $.2.00 rent.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> July 1883 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>As Dominion day is on Sunday Monday will be observed as a holy day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Grand Lacross games at Lancaster today between Montreal Athletics & Lancaster The latter won, Murdy & Ran were down</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Quite a storm last night thunder & lightening A block of houses burnt at lower Lancaster Archy McArthur McCrimm & Wood had their houses burnt supposed to be from lightening Ran sold 4 doz eggs 15 cts = 60. got 1 pair boots $.1.10 . And he went to a party at the Manse. Leaches are going away tomorrow.</td> <td>1.10</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6fd0b8425a8afe93729d50e6afbd3ffc.pdf a2d921d8a8bd5c6bb1fcad2b7eaec0e1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 1883 <table> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Ran sent a letter to cousin Alick We got some {wheat?} and buckwheat ground at Monroe Mills Pegon went out with his grist and took our Yesterday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Pa & Murdy went to Monro's Mill this forenoon to buy shingles he pays $2.75 per M. & 20 cts per bunch to Parrow for drawing them this is a beautiful day sun and wind it rained and thundered yesterda. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Pa Murdy & Ran picking daisys at Donc's, this fore noon there was a Storm of rain and wind about noon. the worse of the {?} Marion sold 2 doz eggs got 3 lbs sugr </td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>fine cool day A Mr Campbell preached today in The stone church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Commenced Birdie's dress will try to make it for the social Friday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Circus in Lancaster McGillive came home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>had a letter from Jimie and sent him one and one to Farquh</td> </tr> <table> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christina McLennan Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Christina McLellan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Glengarry County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-1922 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Centuries, Glengarry County, Charlottenburg Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress In Progress Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="March_1883">March 1883</span></h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>2</td> <td>Jimie &amp; I went to Lancaster. I took 5 doz eggs sold them at McCrimmon's for 25 cts per doz got 6 lb B. sugar 50 cts 6 lb G. sugar 50 <p>1 lb starch 15 cts. lace 10 cts. [Bt.?] at McPhersons 1 bottle Luby 50 cts. 3 lemons lb candy &amp; nuts 25 cts.to Jimie 25 cts to Murdy 10 cts Bird 10 </p> Ran 10 cts all went to the social</td> <td>1.00<br />.25<br />.65<br />.70<br />.10<br />25.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Sabbath Sent by Murdy 25 cts for William for Presbyterian. Record</td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>had a lamb this morning another in the evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Beginning to storm got 1/2 barrel of herring at Willie's $3'50</td> <td>3.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>I dont remember what happened since the 6th. But we had no minister but Sundy Assin yesterday. it is storming to-day and there is a greate lot of snow a sleigh full of folk left for Van Kleek Hill to attend the S. S. Convention. I washed, you can hardly see 1/2 mile the way it is storming</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March <table><tbody><tr> <td>13</td> <td>Wet as ever There is a man at Ottawa named Wigga who has prophesying a terrific snow storm to commence on "the 9th" of March and continue until "the 16th.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Aboim paid Re, the rent of the Branch farm. $60. This is a fine day. The first for some time. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>snowed some and is drifting</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>fine sunshine but not thawing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>St Patrick's morning fine but turned stormy about noon, Jimie &amp; I went to Lancaster I had 7 1/2 doz eggs got $.1.50 At McCrimmon's Had cash $.87.00 Bot. 20 yds cotton 10 cts pr yd. 2.00. 7 yds cloth 70. cts = 4.90 5 yds lace 4 cts = 20. stationary 23 cts 5 lb G.sugar 10.50 2 lb currants 10=20 6 spools thread 25 1/2 1 lb rassins 10 2 pr pins 10 1 pair Rubbers 80 cts candy 10 Corn wisp 15 Far went to the Gore. Jimie Murdy &amp; Birdie were at Aunties "spending" the evening</td> <td>6.90 .43 .70 .45 1.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>I was in church today for the first time since January, the day is stormy I went to (Hepez bu?} and I called to see Widow Mclennan she is very unwell</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Jimie's birthday and very stormy</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>I did not go to the Temperance Meeting last night it was so wild. I am not well today I am very bilious finished pants</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Still wild I was not at P. Meeting</td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td>22</td> <td>Ran went to school he was out for two weeks</td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td>23</td> <td>Annie came over and I spent an idle afternoon, it is nice day</td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td>24</td> <td>Peony had her first calf about 9 O'clock, this is a very fine day Far Marion and I went to the Gore. Far went to Cornwall we did not get home until 1 1/2 After 9 P.M. Furniss. paid Jimie $.2.00 for rent. Oranges 10 cts</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr> <td>25</td> <td>Easter Sunday just a lovely day</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>25</td> <td>Pa went with me to Church Mr McGillvery went to Lunnenburgh to preach for Mr Lainy who is very ill. Elder gave us a little address &amp; Landry Onian red and gave the hyms Mary McLennan was to church with us, the first time for her to be in the church since finished</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Washed to day it is thawing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2<s>{7?}</s>8</td> <td>My birthday. pretty cold, 1/2 lb tea</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Far &amp; I went to Lancaster Bt at MGillis 1 iron pot - 60. 1 {spider?} 50. 1 copper H. dish at McBain's 50 lbs owl meal at MCrimmans 10 lb tea 43 cts per lb 40 yds cotton $400 3 yds dress goods 20 2 lbs raisins 3 spools thread 12 cts 1 yd cambric 10 1 paid rubbers at Jacobs 32 weather is beautiful but cold</td> <td>1.70 1.60 4.30 4.60 .32 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>very fine sun shine but cold The roads good no thawing to speak of</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Murdy sold 3 doz (8 cts per doz = 54 cts at D. McDonalds got 1 pair rubbers for himself 1 for Marion</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> April 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Sabbath very fine day but cold a number of parcels were put on the road and some people were run to pick the parcels up I did not go to church I was not well</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Quite a large Temperance meeting this evening a goodly number sighned the pledge shaming the rest They got up a petition to lay before the Licence Commissioners who sit on Wednesday 4 they to try to reduce the number of hotels in Whistler got 100 lb flour at Dunlop's</td> <td>325</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Far went to Montreal this morning to try to get situation sold 1 doz of eggs at Gadboe's got syrup I forgot to rite that Angus the Bailiff's house was burnt on Sunday 1st April they saved but little. Got at McGillis' Lancaster 5 ap pails</td> <td>3.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Very fine day look like spring no sugar made yet, that I hear of the fields are covered by snow</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>5</td> <td>Rain this morning Mrs J.J. Grant is going to The funeral of her brother James' wife who is to be buried in Martintown today. The snow will go pretty fast today Ran sold at H.A.'s 2 doz eggs 40 - bought 1 pair braces, 25 = left 15, rain all day</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Bought 500 sap pails at Sullivans paid 7.25 sold 2 doz eggs. 36 cts. bough 1 pair braces for Murdy 25. syrup 26 cts it, raining all day until evening I have been sick with my head now for two days</td> <td> 51</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>It has snowed all day and was very disagreeable to two lb B drops Jimie went to Lancaster to meet Fergus he missed Farqr, who came up with John &amp; Duncan Robertson. Jimie got one yd of dress goods 20 cts -= 6 powders &amp; 4 {pails?} from Anderson 25 </td> <td>10 20 25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Fine day I was not in Church Lucy had a bull calf this morning</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> April 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>9</td> <td>Beautiful day I think the powders have done me some good I washed</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Fine day baking today <p>word came that Mr Arthur's &amp; Raynde saw mill at Lancaster was burnt this morning it is a greate loss to the country and about 10.000 to the firm Got 1 pint of syrup from Dunce he has but 50 trees tapped Barretts daughter was married yesterday to Sandy John Marjory an 8 month widdower </p> Duncan Blacksmith's daughter of Martintown was buried yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Another fine day, water very high below the dam four feet of water over the road at Macill Martin's</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Sold 2 doz eggs got syrup The snow going fast - Pegun took the pails and pots on Wednes.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr><td> {12 cont.}</td> <td>Miss Monro sick at Aunties has a bad cold I went to see her at eventide</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13 </td><td>Beautiful day Far &amp; Snider were out shooting S. got 1 duck Betsy had a calf this Morning. her second</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Very fine day sold 4 doz eggs at J.A. 16.64 got 2 lbs rice 10 cts 1 1/4 yd elastic 6 = 16 =yd- 1 gall syrup from Pigen. got 1 gall before</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Most lovely day very warm {70?} in the shade I was not in church I went in the afternoon to Mrs Grants I was not there for more than a year got 1 1/2 gall thin syrup {Doncs?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>It rained a little today I washed went at night to Temperance Meeting had a good meeting Mr McGillivray gave a reading Mr McDougald, {2nd?} Con, gave a recitation and Miss Foultin Miss McDonall, Miss Grant, Miss Plack &amp; Mr C McDonald gave a dialogue</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Baked. A fine day, all the snow off</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Got about 2 galls of syrup from Peg yesterday. Lassie had a heifer</td> </tr> </tbody></table> April 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>{18 cont.}</td> <td>Calf she is in good health sold two calves to McBain got $4.00 for one, $2.00 for other got a letter from Far Robertson about an Organ. Jimie speared 13 pike Far 2. Ran 1. it was a good day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Snowing, began about 9 A.M. snow 4 P.M. there is about 7 inches, it looks like rain Dun heard that Mr Cameron School teacher died at Camerntown at the residence of his nephew John I think it was on the 17th he died</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Fine day did not rain but the sun came out and the sap ran fine went on a little jaunt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Set a hen to hatch under the {trough?} The organ was shipped yesterday got some syrup from Pegon last night Got about 2 galls of syrup from Moor house very fine. The best that we got this spring </td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>23</td> <td>Far. went to Montreal this morning Murdy went with him to Lancast.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Got the Organ D. Robertson brough. it from Lancaster. I was in the Gore - Monday Jimie &amp; I. Tuesday Murdy and I went to Uncle Mundy's</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Sold Lucy to Corbette for $.35.00. and two cal ves for $.3.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Went to Lancaster at 5. P.M. And bought at W. McPhersons 14 yds cloth 65 cts = 9.10 3 1/4 Farmer satin= 88 2 yds silicia 23 -46. 2 1/3 doz buttons 32 2 yds print 25 3 yds wadding 4.12 1 pair booties for Jimie 3.45 1. " {gaiters?} for Murdy at Monro's 1.75 5=6 spools thread at M Crimmons 25 Sold at Gadboe's 8 doz eggs at 15 cts got 1 bottle B. B. Bitters 5.100 2 lamp chimney's 10 cts</td> <td>9.98 .78 .37 3.45 1.75 <u>.25</u> = 16.58 1.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Far came home Saturday evening and went off for {Forestry?} tonight I made him tow night shirts today</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> May 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Fine day but cold east wind Pa got 3 shirts at Willie's 60. = 180 (undershirts)</td> <td>1.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Rain at 5 P.M. Lucy and calves were taken away at noon I was very bad with toothach last night and did not sleep. Sandy Dougald's wife was buried today in R.C. graveyard she is one of Auntie's converts There was a Mrs McRae buried at St Raphel yesterday 97 year old big Allen McRae's mother</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drizzle all day. Lewis was in </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>had a letter from Far today. he was well I answered it right off And he will get it tomorrow night.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Rain all day I baked and made a fruit cake, Bought 2 lbs</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>{6 cont.}</td> <td>of sugar 1. lb raisins at D. MKesic = 30 cts Fine day I did not go to Church today I have not been in for four Sundays</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Rain again I made a large washing 7 blankets 5 cloth quilts 12 pair pants. Paid Tom Hanan $4.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Moved the bee house and put it near the creek fence by H.C. transplanted 3 grape vines I washed the week's washing today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Washed again today did not go to Prayer Meeting Jimie went to Lancaster and the clothes were not cut but he cut one pair of pants he got 1 flt{felt} hat</td> <td>{?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Had a letter from Farquh. Old John MMicle died last night Jimie &amp; I went to the Gore and stayed until 10 O'clock P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> May 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>12</td> <td>Very nice kind of day. I went to Auntie's she got her boat cost $.18.00, Holdsworth's son and Jimie rowed it down to Lancaster and Murdy joined them and rowed up to Williamstown it was bought at Dundee Mr Even McColl. Celtic Bard of Kingston came to see us he is travelling selling copys of poems written by his daughter. Mary J. MColl.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>MColl with us, very interesting. Jimie bought 5 yds cotton. 10 c 2 lbs raisins. 20 cts 5 lbs sugar at MCrimmons on Saturday</td> <td>50 70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Mr MColl and Papa went out today sold 19. books in the village. To 1. lb raisins at Gadboes 15 c and 1 box of Matches 10 got a hat for Pa at McPhersons and paid 2.50</td> <td>2.50 .25</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>15</td> <td>Mt MColl left us today Mr MGilliavrey drove him to Lancaster he is going to Alexandria and then to Ottawa. I washed To 1 {q?} 20 cts, sent off Mail to Farquhar.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Frost every night Sunday night hard frost. I was at Prayer meeting and a nice meeting we had I went to Annie's to see Rebecca Monro, she is very ill going into {colroollis?} Mr MGilliavrey was to see her when I was thair <p>Jimie &amp; Murdy went to Lancaster and got their coats and vests = $5.50 </p> Bought at D. MKesick's a box of hair pins 8 cts</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Bought at D. MKesic 8 yds dress goods 20. and 1 1/4 yd lining for Birdie's 15 cts 1 quire paper 20 cts</td> <td>1.60 .19</td> <td></td></tr> </tbody></table> May 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>18</td> <td>Rebecca Monro very poorly. Gave Jimie 10 cts for a big pickerel</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Sold 1 1/2 doz eggs = 20 cts got 1 lb rais 1 lb sugar 10 cts Pa and boys went fishing got about 2 doz of pan fish baked in oven</td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Did not go to church. Jimie went</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21. </td> <td>Rain this morning and cold. Yesterday was hot and misquitoes out by thousands Furnase Cash 4.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Rained all night and all this day Sandy Marjory Paid. $2.00 had a letter from Farquher</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Rain again I was at Prayer Meeting</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Rained until afternoon then cleared up nicely. Some village boys were firing the cannon and after dark there were a number of fireballs thrown about 11 P.M. they put the cannon in Wellas' cellar. </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>28.</td> <td>Temperance Meeting to night</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>rain we will not get any seed in the ground this year</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>Sent a letter to Farqueher I planted beans on Saturday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>John Donald McLennan from Thunder Bay was asking Jimie to go north with him. Mrs Vallie {By?} Cash $2.50</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> June 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>2</td> <td>Jimie went to Lancaster to see J. McLennan. And arranged to go to Thunder Bay. Jimie will go to Toronto on Monday Pa bought for Jimie 1 suit clothes 9. 1 pair pants. 3. 1 pair boots 3, 3 " socks 50 3 shirts 1.50 = 4.50 at Willie's 2 shirts 90m= 1.80 1 comb 1 spool linen thread 10. stationary 1 neck tie 25. 1 box of collers 15 1 boot brush 25 1 silk kerchief 1. {written diagonally across this E. {Spring sold?}}</td> <td>5.0 1.90 .30 .40 5 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>I was in church today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Aunty Kate sent Jimie 2/c yds of cloth and 1 pair socks on Saturday evening. I cut out a pair of pants and I finished them before 10 O'clock Jimie went off a little after ten</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Mrs Sam sheared our sheep. had a letter from F.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>very warm today rain</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>6</td> <td>Gave Pegon over 10 bush potatoes/ I went to Lanc. to the woolen factory did not get my yarn it is last years wool</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Fine cool day. we are cutting potatoes for Donce. Our Sacreament is Sun</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Minister from Alexandria</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Mr Bennet Preached Mr Matherson has sacrement Farquher Down's horses ran away today and all were thrown out one little girl is badly hurt she is at Dr. Hunts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Sabbath a fine day cool had rain last night Murdy took a hat from John A's Saturday cost</td> <td>1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Temperance Meeting very good attendance McGill</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> June<table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>{11 cont.}</td> <td>going to London to the meeting of the Sinod. And then to Collingwood.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>I wrote to Farquher today and I think I did not date the letter. Washed wool 7 fleeces Lilly Ann McLennan &amp; Donald Robertson were here in the evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Went to prayer Meeting. Sandy Ossen running things</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Murdy &amp; I went to Lancaster, bought at McCrimmons 2 pair boots for Marion &amp; I mine 60 cts hers. 75 cts. 3 yds cotton 10. 30. 7 yds Regetta shirt 3 spools thread 12, At McPhers. 6 1/2 cloth 1.00 = 6.50 F. {Farners} satin 1 1/2 yds 38 1 1/2 canvis. 23 cts 2 yds sleeve lining 40 2 yds twist - 10 cts 1 Linen {S.l.?} 10. 1 cotton 4 1 yd silicia 25. 3 yds wadding 12 buttons 19 cts At McGillis 3 1/2 lbs of {leath.?}</td> <td>1.35 1.21 .12 6.88 .63 .24 .37 1.00</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>17</td> <td>I did not go to church neither did Pa it is very hot</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Washing. it is raining</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Got a letter from Farq &amp; Jimie. I wrote Jimie this evening he will get it by Saturday. he is at Port Albert, formerly Prince Alberts Landing. Thunder Bay.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Was at Prayer Meeting Sandy Ossen is the Curate I saw in the Witness an account of a Calamity happening in Victoria Hall Sunderland England in which 197 children were killed it was a Sabbath School entertainment on Yesterday 16 June it will be remembered in England for years</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> June 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Pa and I went to Lancast to get Murdy's pants from P. ONael. Pa got a jewel in his watch 50 Sold 3 1/2 doz eggs at Dell McKeze got 1 chip hat for Ran 2 doz pant-buttons. 6. 28 cts due me</td> <td>.50 .25 .6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Making Murdy's pants</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Made a shirt for Murdy</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>" a night " " " Murdy got his coat &amp; vest on Saturday. $2.50 or Making {written diagonally across this} 2 pr socks = 20 cts for Murdy (25th)</td> <td>2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Pa took Murdy to Cornwall he will be there untill Friday night. Pa got home about 7 O'clock P.M. he remained the afternoon at Duncan McLellans Sent my due bill to McKesick got sugar I worked in garden</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>churned washed &amp; sprained</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>27</td> <td>my foot going out of the cook house and I am limping had a letter from Jimie</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Pa went to the funeral of Alick Campbell's wife in the Tw. of Lancaster <p>had a letter from Far Ran. had one from Cousin Alick I can limp a little I was very bad last evening with tooth ache </p> sold 1/2 bush buckwhe yesterday for 25 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>I am not fit to walk yet <s>I had a letter from Far yesterday and Ran had one from Cousin Alick</s> Murdy came home last evening and is tired Alick {Storf?} paid $.2.00 rent.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> July 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>As Dominion day is on Sunday Monday will be observed as a holy day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Grand Lacross games at Lancaster today between Montreal Athletics &amp; Lancaster The latter won, Murdy &amp; Ran were down</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Quite a storm last night thunder &amp; lightening A block of houses burnt at lower Lancaster Archy McArthur McCrimm &amp; Wood had their houses burnt supposed to be from lightening Ran sold 4 doz eggs 15 cts = 60. got 1 pair boots $.1.10 . And he went to a party at the Manse. Leaches are going away tomorrow.</td> <td>1.10</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>4</td> <td>Ran sent a letter to cousin Alick We got some {wheat?} and buckwheat ground at Monroe Mills Pegon went out with his grist and took our Yesterday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Pa &amp; Murdy went to Monro's Mill this forenoon to buy shingles he pays $2.75 per M. &amp; 20 cts per bunch to Parrow for drawing them this is a beautiful day sun and wind it rained and thundered yesterda. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Pa Murdy &amp; Ran picking daisys at Donc's, this fore noon there was a Storm of rain and wind about noon. the worse of the {?} Marion sold 2 doz eggs got 3 lbs sugr </td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>fine cool day A Mr Campbell preached today in The stone church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Commenced Birdie's dress will try to make it for the social Friday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Circus in Lancaster McGillive came home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>had a letter from Jimie and sent him one and one to Farquh</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7cc62e501da8b771a4975a2a89099d57.pdf e840b041249ef882744a1ea89cd5cdf6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Diary Cover = black border, marbled black and brown board white paper taped on top half} <br>COPIED</br> <br>JULY 1883 To FEB 1888</br> <br>F.D. McLennan COLL</br> <br><u>B - 5</u></br> <br>CHRISTINA McLennan DIARY</br> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/60ec57d2ad417ae7bf206a31670e6af5.pdf b1337407871ccd48f03e13341a8473bd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Newspaper clippings have been pasted on these two pages. circa N 18, 1886 from date on one article} {Hand writing Eveln McLennan {Shel?} 1885 Feb {written below this} 1919 1880 ES https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e1246f5e9a39179249fad162a9e26b08.pdf a50633848c40528ff0470e27cca0e639 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {On the left hand side, newspaper clipping have been pasted with date November 27. one article is dated Alexandria Wed. Nov. 1886}.} July 1883 <table> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Orangemans day, this is Duncans birth day, he is pulling daisies out of the meadows on Pegons farm</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Friday Social in St Hall. Children practising pieces. I baked a few cakes, and done some other work and my foot is pretty sore I am putting vinegar and wormwood on to it, frst it was cold water then Magnetic ointment then high {wines and woomers?} now vinear and wormwood. for social</td> <td> .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Rained last night. Pa and boys will finish the daisy today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Sunday fine and sunshine and cool hundreds of birds in our garden the children were in church Miss Chisholm & Mrs Burton were at our house I got another cure salt water as hot as I can bear it raining a little</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Rained last night fine day. Pa & Murdy began to shingle the Post Office. Alick Stoof is cutting our meadows he is getting the hay and weeds Pa bought at Gadboe's 7 lbs codfish & shingle nails</td> <td> .56</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Fine I am hobbling pretty well today churned before breakfast and put the dough in the pans. forenoon picked the currants.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7d7ffe087c0259a5045236b246c52390.pdf 3f036a8b3880741c6ea8db25711c564d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 1883 $0.00 <table> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>To 4 1/2 lbs beef steake from McIntyre 10 cts. Birdie 1/2 Camic {cambric} black went to pick Raspeberries </td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Well Alick Brown came today, Pa and Murdy went to Lancaster to meet him he came on the morning train. Bird got 6 qrts of berries yesterday. Murdy went to Cornwall to see Barnums circus today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Got 70 lbs granulated sugar at Dell Kes. 1.00 I boiled currants made jelly & Jam</td> <td>1.--</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>I worked too much today for my foot is very sore</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>A fine day Doncs commenced the hay and Pa thinks to have his hay cut tomorrow. Pa & the boys were in Church it was Elder who preached</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Made a large washing and ironed</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Mrs Cally paid 1.50. I had another 10 lbs of sug. Pa and the boys finished shingling the post office today got 12 lbs sugar at Willies</td> <td>1.1{? cut off?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Rained last evening raining toda got 7 acres of hay cut none of it coiled got six lbs roast beef</td> <td>{money may be cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Rained today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><tr> <td>30</td> <td>Mill gaining, Washed. Donald Masson died last night aged, 93, be buried tomorrow</td> <td></td> </tr> <td>31</td> <td>Showery. funeral this afternoon A number of McLennans got 2 lbs crackers =10=20 Got from Sandy 5 lbs steak 50 cts = 6 lbs of stew = 8 = 48 got 7 lb starch 10. 1 lb blue 15 = 3 lb rice 15. 1 1/4 lb {pepper?} for {?}</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> August 1883 carried 5 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Prayer meeting none from our house, five week today since I sprained my ancle and it is not quite well yet</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Rain yet sold 1 1/2 doz egs at McKesic got sugar got at McKesic 1 straw hat 25 cts. 1 butter tub 28</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Stormed last night Murdy was at the Debate got Marion 1 yd Elastic at Gadboe's.</td> <td> 8 cts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>To 5 lbs of steak from McIntyre </td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Bella McLennan Ewen dagh {daughter} was here today so was auntie Mary it rained quite a shower.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>A fine day, we got one load of hay in tody 3 loaves bread 21 cts A letter from Farquh enclosing one from Jimie.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Have Uncle Murdy is helping with the hay he has two teem & three men, we have Frank Goodin Pigon is pulling in wheet Codfish 50. 3 loaves bread 21. sugar 25 1 Bath bricks 7 cts 5 to a {beggar?}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Had Uncle Donald. man & team were with us. And Uncle Murdy's man and team finished the hay made a stack </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Our people were resting</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Pa and the boys began to shingle the Kintail Kitchen. Bird & Marion went to a picnic <s>at</s> with Auntie & Jimie</td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td>11</td> <td>I made Pa a duster. he is going to Caledonia Springs To beef 85 cts 13 1/2 lbs shingle nails from Aunt</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b163a845b6388149e3562c6d9413e361.pdf f28db22325f4bed35e3784ffcdc4604e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Duplicate of previous page Christina McLennan 1883-88 Diary 35.pdf} July 1883 $0.00 <table> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>To 4 1/2 lbs beef steake from McIntyre 10 cts. Birdie 1/2 Camic {cambric} black went to pick Raspeberries </td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Well Alick Brown came today, Pa and Murdy went to Lancaster to meet him he came on the morning train. Bird got 6 qrts of berries yesterday. Murdy went to Cornwall to see Barnums circus today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Got 70 lbs granulated sugar at Dell Kes. 1.00 I boiled currants made jelly & Jam</td> <td>1.--</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>I worked too much today for my foot is very sore</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>A fine day Doncs commenced the hay and Pa thinks to have his hay cut tomorrow. Pa & the boys were in Church it was Elder who preached</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Made a large washing and ironed</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Mrs Cally paid 1.50. I had another 10 lbs of sug. Pa and the boys finished shingling the post office today got 12 lbs sugar at Willies</td> <td>1.1{? cut off?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Rained last evening raining toda got 7 acres of hay cut none of it coiled got six lbs roast beef</td> <td>{money may be cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Rained today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><tr> <td>30</td> <td>Mill gaining, Washed. Donald Masson died last night aged, 93, be buried tomorrow</td> <td></td> </tr> <td>31</td> <td>Showery. funeral this afternoon A number of McLennans got 2 lbs crackers =10=20 Got from Sandy 5 lbs steak 50 cts = 6 lbs of stew = 8 = 48 got 7 lb starch 10. 1 lb blue 15 = 3 lb rice 15. 1 1/4 lb {pepper?} for {?}</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> August 1883 carried 5 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Prayer meeting none from our house, five week today since I sprained my ancle and it is not quite well yet</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Rain yet sold 1 1/2 doz egs at McKesic got sugar got at McKesic 1 straw hat 25 cts. 1 butter tub 28</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Stormed last night Murdy was at the Debate got Marion 1 yd Elastic at Gadboe's.</td> <td> 8 cts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>To 5 lbs of steak from McIntyre </td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Bella McLennan Ewen dagh {daughter} was here today so was auntie Mary it rained quite a shower.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>A fine day, we got one load of hay in tody 3 loaves bread 21 cts A letter from Farquh enclosing one from Jimie.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Have Uncle Murdy is helping with the hay he has two teem & three men, we have Frank Goodin Pigon is pulling in wheet Codfish 50. 3 loaves bread 21. sugar 25 1 Bath bricks 7 cts 5 to a {beggar?}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Had Uncle Donald. man & team were with us. And Uncle Murdy's man and team finished the hay made a stack </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Our people were resting</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Pa and the boys began to shingle the Kintail Kitchen. Bird & Marion went to a picnic <s>at</s> with Auntie & Jimie</td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td>11</td> <td>I made Pa a duster. he is going to Caledonia Springs To beef 85 cts 13 1/2 lbs shingle nails from Aunt</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d2ebc6ba04b1d3580978bee829d0af50.pdf f096acef5eb45a0aa593e0f8dd2b155d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {The next page is clearer and a duplicate of this page} August 1883 <table> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Pa and Uncle Donald left for Caledone</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Raining, had a letter from Far sold q15 eggs. got 2 lbs suga 2 yds edging Paid got 1 pair boots at Willie's 1.50, unpaid Murdy got 1 pair braces at J.A's sold 1/2 bush buckwheat 25.</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>sold oats $.100. Murdy paid the braces</td> <td>.48</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>The boys are at the shingling of R.H. kitchen</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Sold 2 bush oats to D McKesic and two to Dr Hunt Farqueher McRae wife and daughter were here to tea, his wife is a little body pretty and very agreeable, got in fine style, his daughter is a big McRae, got 1 lb granulated 1 3/4 brown sugar 14 cts</td> <td>{price cut off 1?} 14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Bought 1 lb of Willie's prize tea and got a nice glass dish with cover</td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td> Evening Pa and Uncle Donald came about 6 O'clock had 4 1/2 lb of steak = 45 cts 2 1/2 lb granul. S 28 cts</td> <td>73</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Fine day, rained last night Uncle Donald and cousin Mary were over today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Washed Murdy went to Gore. got 3 yds waist lining on Saturday at Dan, McKesics'</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Murdy Alick & Ran, drove to the Front to see the St Lawrence</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Had a letter from Sandy for to send Alix home</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>To sugar at Dan McKesic 1.00</td> <td><u>1.00</u> 4.80</td> </tr> <table> August 1883 <table> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Alix is to go home tomorrow. I made him a bit of a party, invited John & Tupper McDonald. Laurance MDonald, John & Duncan McPherson, Tom Tailor Walter & Jimie Slack they had a pleasant time</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25 </td> <td>Murdy & I went to Lancaster to see Alix off. The train was late Bought at McCrimmans 5 lbs tea 2.00. thread 16 shirting 2.00 = crackers. 30 cts. at Alexanders. oat meal 25 lb at McGillis, teapot 25., {Laby?} 50. Yarn at Factory . / . 45 " Called to see Aunt & Marjory <s>2</s> Tp 3 12 lbs steak 35 cts</td> <td>4.16 1.30 .75 1.45 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Sabbath cold wind today, but nice and bright</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Had frost last night in injured some crops of buckwheat and late oats. our garden escaped, but some gardens are nipped</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>I mixed 4 lbs of black wool with four of white to send to factory & washed the yarn yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f7566923615f5a38fee74c5333822194.pdf fbda2d4e94a00875fbb8ebcaa6535302 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Duplicate of previous page Christina McLennan 1883-88 Diary 37.pdf but this page is clearer} August 1883 <table> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Pa and Uncle Donald left for Caledone</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Raining, had a letter from Far sold q15 eggs. got 2 lbs suga 2 yds edging Paid got 1 pair boots at Willie's 1.50, unpaid Murdy got 1 pair braces at J.A's sold 1/2 bush buckwheat 25.</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>sold oats $.100. Murdy paid the braces</td> <td>.48</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>The boys are at the shingling of R.H. kitchen</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Sold 2 bush oats to D McKesic and two to Dr Hunt Farqueher McRae wife and daughter were here to tea, his wife is a little body pretty and very agreeable, got in fine style, his daughter is a big McRae, got 1 lb granulated 1 3/4 brown sugar 14 cts</td> <td>{price cut off 1?} 14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Bought 1 lb of Willie's prize tea and got a nice glass dish with cover</td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td> Evening Pa and Uncle Donald came about 6 O'clock had 4 1/2 lb of steak = 45 cts 2 1/2 lb granul. S 28 cts</td> <td>73</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Fine day, rained last night Uncle Donald and cousin Mary were over today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Washed Murdy went to Gore. got 3 yds waist lining on Saturday at Dan, McKesics'</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Murdy Alick & Ran, drove to the Front to see the St Lawrence</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Had a letter from Sandy for to send Alix home</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>To sugar at Dan McKesic 1.00</td> <td><u>1.00</u> 4.80</td> </tr> <table> August 1883 <table> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Alix is to go home tomorrow. I made him a bit of a party, invited John & Tupper McDonald. Laurance MDonald, John & Duncan McPherson, Tom Tailor Walter & Jimie Slack they had a pleasant time</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25 </td> <td>Murdy & I went to Lancaster to see Alix off. The train was late Bought at McCrimmans 5 lbs tea 2.00. thread 16 shirting 2.00 = crackers. 30 cts. at Alexanders. oat meal 25 lb at McGillis, teapot 25., {Laby?} 50. Yarn at Factory . / . 45 " Called to see Aunt & Marjory <s>2</s> Tp 3 12 lbs steak 35 cts</td> <td>4.16 1.30 .75 1.45 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Sabbath cold wind today, but nice and bright</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Had frost last night in injured some crops of buckwheat and late oats. our garden escaped, but some gardens are nipped</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>I mixed 4 lbs of black wool with four of white to send to factory & washed the yarn yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8c7161280b6a75b78a985eacc9bec0ab.pdf 08852e1b72db4d5220b6f1326b8dce39 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Septr 1883 <table> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>I forgot to write this month Jimi was sick. I had a letter from Far written on the 8th septemb that Jimie had been <s>was</s> sick Aunt and I were at Lancaster on Wednesday and got flowers from Miss McLennans North of the {Luibroad?} we took tea at Aunty Kates Marjory is still alive Jane we did not see, she was over 'the big river, She will leave tomorrow from Chicaga</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Dan McMaster's wife was buried today her coffin was covered with garlands of flowers. To 3 loaves bread - 21</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Got 2$. of sugar, 10 1/2 of White 13 of Brown</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>had a Post Card from Far. Jimie will be home noon he is in Toronto</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Jimie came today. Far from the Gore drove him over </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>The boys went to Lancaster to a Lacrosse game Murdy had a rig, White shirt blue pants red hose Ran has no suit</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Fine day a good many in Church. The collection for Ministers widows & Orphans I gave but 25</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> September 1883 <table> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Ran got his boots half soled at G Fergusons with our own leather cost 25 cts I gave 1 1/2 butter</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>It rained all yesterday afternoon and all night and fore a while today. Sent a letter to Far.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Frose last night, fine day, this I washed, Aunt and her girls, two Miss Rayside's & Libby McLennan were here for a short time. I was at Prayer Meeting. It's said that Willie McPherson has gone to get Married to a Miss Cartman from Cornwall Township. The Sabbath School Convention was being held Yesterday & today in Cornwall. Duncan wrote to Far, to consult J. McLennan Q.C. about the bridge on the Creek. To 100 of flour at J.A.</td> <td>3.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>We<s>s</s> sent Lassy & Betsy out to MaGachey farm set 4 doz of eggs to Willies. to go to my credidt. Murdy got his booties vampt & halfsoled at {Snesk?} had our own leather cost 75 cts</td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Digging potatoes. They are not very good</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/26a8b416ae8abef1cf37eb2b59a9cb92.pdf 7085e2caec79df1b96bb2b223116c744 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October 1883 <table> <tr> <td>1 Monday.</td> <td>We are taking up our roots for the Fair</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Raining. We sent Mangolds beets Orange carrots B. turnips, pease potatoes & two lambs Stoofs paid $2.00.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>We got 1st carrots. 2. Mangolds 2d beets 3 turnips 3d for Sable. Bought codfish at Gadboe's 35 cts</td> <td>.35.</td> </tr <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Jimie was on the road yesterday with Dolly and Ronsas buckboard and was run into by a drunken man and has the buckboard broken, had to send it to Barrets.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>To Beef 6 lbs = 10 cts {?60} - 4 lb sugar 90</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>To 11 1/4 lb beef 8 = 90. Far came home Wednesday, we got 100 of flour from uncle Donald There is a game of football today between Cornwall & Wmstown, got 5 lb codfish</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Sunday cold but sunshine</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Pa & Jimie were at N Branch I washed. Big Bill Campbell was married to Libby McKenzie, on Thursday in Cornwall. {?} McGillivrey. bride 23 Groom 60</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Pa and Jimie were at Lancaster today Snider's infant child 11 days old was buried today</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> November 1883 <table> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>I was very busy and forgot to write anything since the 23d August. This is Guy Faux day, Jimie & I went to Lancaster. Rayside was here to see about the railing got 25 bs oat meal</td> <td>---75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Jimie & Papa were out to Angus McGregors to see George Jamison about putting up the railing. I bought at McPherson's, Lancaster, 13 yds gray flan. to make Far. four shirts 45 cts pr yd. 5.79. 3 yds cotton 21 Bought at H Monros four pair boots all but 1 pair too {?} Our Sacreament was on Sunday Barret preached on Friday and Sunday night. I got my yarn from Factory 5 lbs 3/4 qrt 82 cts I washed it today. The wind is very high, looks like snow or rain</td> <td>6.6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Birdie and I went to Lancaster exchanged the boots Ran's cost $1.50 Bird's 1.40. Marion's 75. Mine 1.00 = </td> <td>4.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Thanksgiving. had preaching.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Jamison came today and began to put up the railing Uncle Donald is working at McNicol's railing. got 1/2 lb tea 25. 4 lb sug.</td> <td>47</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Ran & I went to Colier's to see about weaving it was pretty cold. Our folk and Uncle Donald finished their railings Jamison was not with them today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>The wind is very high. I washed but cant hang out the clothes. I have to reel yarn to send to the weavers</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Jimie & I went to the Gore to Coliers it began to snow when we were near the R.R. We went to Uncle Donald</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/74a7f55217756f5e6da227379458f982.pdf c520b73cc988abfc21a43f369102b142 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November 1883 <table> <tr> <td>13 {cont.}</td> <td>And remained until six the we started for home Aunt & Sophia Cameron were at our place when we got home. Sophia sang and played</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Was at prayer meeting there is about 6 inches snow but no sleighing we got home the heifers to day and the colts yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Pigon is thrashing. Jimie is up thair he brought home the sheep at noon. There is good ice on the river</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Got 1 lb tea 55 cts Bell Morrison came in in the evening. Far & Jimie went to some kind of a party in the evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Monday Morning. Mr Calder of Lancaster preached here in St Andrews in the morning and evening Yesterday, his text in the morning was 1st verse of 21st Chap Revelations, I cannot remember the evening text It began to thaw yesterday and we will likely loose all the snow</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Rain, and the snow is going fast</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>I was at P. Meeting. The evening was very fine We sold 'Portry' to Sandy McIntyre on Friday for $.20.00 he paid 10. on Saturday, and 10 Yesterday. Pa paid $9 of taxes on Saturday.</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Fine day, nice and warm</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Another fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>We sent 6 bush of wheet to mill, and got it</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> November <table> <tr> <td>24 {cont.}</td> <td>ground. I had Mrs Corrie mopping today I sold rags to Snider 25 cts bought 1 tin pot wth copper bottom 1.00 paid 75 cts in cash Bt 1 corn broom at D McKesic 22 cts it looks like rain Pa gave Prue 25 cts yesterday Mrs Vally Knitted 1 pair hose, and footed another hose for Birdie 25 c 12 1/2 = 38. We sent the sheep to Pigons on Thursday</td> <td>.25 1.00 .22 .25 .38</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>A fine bright day not one particle of snow The East wind is cold but otherwise the day is lovely. Mrs McGillivray was in Montreal last week Attending a meeting.</td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Monday evening. This has been a very fine day but toward evening it began to cloud for rain. And it is now raining very heavily.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Baked today and began to wash in the Afternoon and Miss Catherine McLennan of Lancaster who is visiting at Murdy's came to spend the evening. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Finished my washing. Far went to the Gore wth cousin Donie yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>It began to snow a little this evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>St Andrews Day. Quite stormy and a good deal of snow. I saw some sleighs on the road and they appeared to run well All this month has been pretty fine quite a good lot of Sunshine.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3f9edc33d256cd386c7149029d043586.pdf 06f443f93196d9f7868bc7fa46e7772a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 1883 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Bought at J.A.s 1 lb of tea 50 cts Butchered a pig - did not weight it yet made black puddings</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>fine day I went to Church had a good sermon</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Made a little washing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>baked today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to prayer meeting Mrs Vally paid $5.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>got at D McKesics 4 galls coal oil $.100 Bought from a stranger 1 Thermometer 1 Barom. </td> <td>1.00 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Uncle Donald & Aunt Mary were They brought my cloth from the weaver and one calf skin</td> <td>3.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Raining. Grandma Clark came to Annie yesterday and left for home today. They will be apt to have no snow. The road is very soft. I went to Annie to see Grandma.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>I was in church, Mr Gilliavry is commencing tehe Temperance Crusade.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Temperance Meeting tonight Rev McGill Methodist from Cornwall lectured Lewis sent in his resignation a Secratary Miss Genet Ross sang. Mrs Lofty; Josephem Grant accompanyed her on the Organ.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>I baked today and hung out the clothes</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>I was taken with tooth ache last evening and I did not go to bed but sat in a chair. Marjory Fraser was here all night.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Still head ache & tooth ache</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> December 1883 <table> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Rain, now it is wheel carriages. no sleighing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>To 1 lb tea at D McKesic 50 cts</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>I was in Church in the morning & evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>made a little washing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>O'Donnell the man who shot Carey the informer on board of a vessel, was living in London England yesterday got 11 lbs granulated sugar at Willie's he is selling by Auction Kevens is his auctioneer They are not selling much</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20 21</td> <td> Who should come to the house about 1 O'Clock but McKillip the Bard. he was on his way from Montreal where he had been attending the Celtic meeting in McGill Collage. he will go away tomorrow with the Mail for Martintown. John W. Calder brought a sewing Machine to our place and wants us to buy it it is 45 dollars</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22 Saturday.</td> <td>very cold and stormy, looks like snow McKillip is off</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23 Sabbath</td> <td>very cold it was 20 below Zero I did not go to church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Snowing, there is to be a banquet in Russels Hall for Lewis, got 2 lb apples Sarah Smith is Knitting a hood for Marion. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christina McLennan Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Christina McLellan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Glengarry County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-1922 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Centuries, Glengarry County, Charlottenburg Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Christina McLennan Diary, 1875, 1877-1879 Christina McLennan Diary, 1883 Christina McLennan Diary, 1883-1888 Christina McLennan Diary, 1888-1893 Christina McLennan Diary, 1897-1905 Christina McLennan Diary, 1906-1915 Christina McLennan Diary, 1916-1922 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christina McLennan Diary, 1883-1888 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Christina McLennan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Glengarry County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1883-1888 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Glengarry County, Charlottenburg Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. July 12, 1883 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress In Progress Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{Diary Cover = black border, marbled black and brown board white paper taped on top half} </p><p><br /> <br />COPIED<br /> <br />JULY 1883 To FEB 1888<br /> <br />F.D. McLennan COLL<br /> <br /><u>B - 5</u><br /> <br />CHRISTINA McLennan DIARY<br /> </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{Newspaper clippings have been pasted on these two pages. circa N 18, 1886 from date on one article} </p><p>{Hand writing Eveln McLennan {Shel?} 1885 Feb {written below this} 1919 1880 ES </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{On the left hand side, newspaper clipping have been pasted with date November 27. one article is dated Alexandria Wed. Nov. 1886}.} </p><p>July 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>12</td> <td>Orangemans day, this is Duncans birth day, he is pulling daisies out of the meadows on Pegons farm</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Friday Social in St Hall. Children practising pieces. I baked a few cakes, and done some other work and my foot is pretty sore I am putting vinegar and wormwood on to it, frst it was cold water then Magnetic ointment then high {wines and woomers?} now vinear and wormwood. <p><br /> </p> for social</td> <td> <p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p> .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Rained last night. Pa and boys will finish the daisy today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Sunday fine and sunshine and cool hundreds of birds in our garden the children were in church Miss Chisholm &amp; Mrs Burton were at our house I got another cure salt water as hot as I can bear it raining a little</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Rained last night fine day. Pa &amp; Murdy began to shingle the Post Office. Alick Stoof is cutting our meadows he is getting the hay and weeds <p><br /> </p> Pa bought at Gadboe's 7 lbs codfish &amp; shingle nails</td> <td> <p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p> .56</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Fine I am hobbling pretty well today churned before breakfast and put the dough in the pans. forenoon picked the currants.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 1883 $0.00 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>17</td> <td>To 4 1/2 lbs beef steake from McIntyre 10 cts. Birdie 1/2 Camic {cambric} black went to pick Raspeberries </td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Well Alick Brown came today, Pa and Murdy went to Lancaster to meet him he came on the morning train. Bird got 6 qrts of berries yesterday. Murdy went to Cornwall to see Barnums circus today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Got 70 lbs granulated sugar at Dell Kes. 1.00 I boiled currants made jelly &amp; Jam</td> <td>1.--</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>I worked too much today for my foot is very sore</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>A fine day Doncs commenced the hay and Pa thinks to have his hay cut tomorrow. Pa &amp; the boys were in Church it was Elder who preached</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Made a large washing and ironed</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Mrs Cally paid 1.50. I had another 10 lbs of sug. Pa and the boys finished shingling the post office today got 12 lbs sugar at Willies</td> <td>1.1{? cut off?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Rained last evening raining toda got 7 acres of hay cut none of it coiled got six lbs roast beef</td> <td>{money may be cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Rained today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td>30</td> <td>Mill gaining, Washed. Donald Masson died last night aged, 93, be buried tomorrow</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td>31</td> <td>Showery. funeral this afternoon A number of McLennans got 2 lbs crackers =10=20 Got from Sandy 5 lbs steak 50 cts = 6 lbs of stew = 8 = 48 got 7 lb starch 10. 1 lb blue 15 = 3 lb rice 15. 1 1/4 lb {pepper?} for {?}</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> August 1883 carried 5 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Prayer meeting none from our house, five week today since I sprained my ancle and it is not quite well yet</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Rain yet sold 1 1/2 doz egs at McKesic got sugar got at McKesic 1 straw hat 25 cts. 1 butter tub 28</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Stormed last night Murdy was at the Debate got Marion 1 yd Elastic at Gadboe's.</td> <td> 8 cts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>To 5 lbs of steak from McIntyre </td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Bella McLennan Ewen dagh {daughter} was here today so was auntie Mary it rained quite a shower.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>A fine day, we got one load of hay in tody 3 loaves bread 21 cts A letter from Farquh enclosing one from Jimie.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Have Uncle Murdy is helping with the hay he has two teem &amp; three men, we have Frank Goodin Pigon is pulling in wheet Codfish 50. 3 loaves bread 21. sugar 25 1 Bath bricks 7 cts 5 to a {beggar?}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Had Uncle Donald. man &amp; team were with us. And Uncle Murdy's man and team finished the hay made a stack </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Our people were resting</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Pa and the boys began to shingle the Kintail Kitchen. Bird &amp; Marion went to a picnic <s>at</s> with Auntie &amp; Jimie</td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td>11</td> <td>I made Pa a duster. he is going to Caledonia Springs To beef 85 cts 13 1/2 lbs shingle nails from Aunt</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{Duplicate of previous page Christina McLennan 1883-88 Diary 35.pdf} </p><p>July 1883 $0.00 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>17</td> <td>To 4 1/2 lbs beef steake from McIntyre 10 cts. Birdie 1/2 Camic {cambric} black went to pick Raspeberries </td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Well Alick Brown came today, Pa and Murdy went to Lancaster to meet him he came on the morning train. Bird got 6 qrts of berries yesterday. Murdy went to Cornwall to see Barnums circus today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Got 70 lbs granulated sugar at Dell Kes. 1.00 I boiled currants made jelly &amp; Jam</td> <td>1.--</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>I worked too much today for my foot is very sore</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>A fine day Doncs commenced the hay and Pa thinks to have his hay cut tomorrow. Pa &amp; the boys were in Church it was Elder who preached</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Made a large washing and ironed</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Mrs Cally paid 1.50. I had another 10 lbs of sug. Pa and the boys finished shingling the post office today got 12 lbs sugar at Willies</td> <td>1.1{? cut off?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Rained last evening raining toda got 7 acres of hay cut none of it coiled got six lbs roast beef</td> <td>{money may be cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Rained today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td>30</td> <td>Mill gaining, Washed. Donald Masson died last night aged, 93, be buried tomorrow</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td>31</td> <td>Showery. funeral this afternoon A number of McLennans got 2 lbs crackers =10=20 Got from Sandy 5 lbs steak 50 cts = 6 lbs of stew = 8 = 48 got 7 lb starch 10. 1 lb blue 15 = 3 lb rice 15. 1 1/4 lb {pepper?} for {?}</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> August 1883 carried 5 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Prayer meeting none from our house, five week today since I sprained my ancle and it is not quite well yet</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Rain yet sold 1 1/2 doz egs at McKesic got sugar got at McKesic 1 straw hat 25 cts. 1 butter tub 28</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Stormed last night Murdy was at the Debate got Marion 1 yd Elastic at Gadboe's.</td> <td> 8 cts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>To 5 lbs of steak from McIntyre </td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Bella McLennan Ewen dagh {daughter} was here today so was auntie Mary it rained quite a shower.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>A fine day, we got one load of hay in tody 3 loaves bread 21 cts A letter from Farquh enclosing one from Jimie.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Have Uncle Murdy is helping with the hay he has two teem &amp; three men, we have Frank Goodin Pigon is pulling in wheet Codfish 50. 3 loaves bread 21. sugar 25 1 Bath bricks 7 cts 5 to a {beggar?}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Had Uncle Donald. man &amp; team were with us. And Uncle Murdy's man and team finished the hay made a stack </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Our people were resting</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Pa and the boys began to shingle the Kintail Kitchen. Bird &amp; Marion went to a picnic <s>at</s> with Auntie &amp; Jimie</td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td>11</td> <td>I made Pa a duster. he is going to Caledonia Springs To beef 85 cts 13 1/2 lbs shingle nails from Aunt</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{The next page is clearer and a duplicate of this page} August 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>12</td> <td>Pa and Uncle Donald left for Caledone</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Raining, had a letter from Far sold q15 eggs. got 2 lbs suga 2 yds edging Paid got 1 pair boots at Willie's 1.50, unpaid Murdy got 1 pair braces at J.A's sold 1/2 bush buckwheat 25.</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>sold oats $.100. Murdy paid the braces</td> <td>.48</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>The boys are at the shingling of R.H. kitchen</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Sold 2 bush oats to D McKesic and two to Dr Hunt Farqueher McRae wife and daughter were here to tea, his wife is a little body pretty and very agreeable, got in fine style, his daughter is a big McRae, got 1 lb granulated 1 3/4 brown sugar 14 cts</td> <td>{price cut off 1?} 14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Bought 1 lb of Willie's prize tea and got a nice glass dish with cover</td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td> Evening Pa and Uncle Donald came about 6 O'clock had 4 1/2 lb of steak = 45 cts 2 1/2 lb granul. S 28 cts</td> <td>73</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Fine day, rained last night Uncle Donald and cousin Mary were over today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Washed Murdy went to Gore. got 3 yds waist lining on Saturday at Dan, McKesics'</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Murdy Alick &amp; Ran, drove to the Front to see the St Lawrence</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Had a letter from Sandy for to send Alix home</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>To sugar at Dan McKesic 1.00</td> <td><u>1.00</u> 4.80</td> </tr> </tbody></table> August 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>24</td> <td>Alix is to go home tomorrow. I made him a bit of a party, invited John &amp; Tupper McDonald. Laurance MDonald, John &amp; Duncan McPherson, Tom Tailor Walter &amp; Jimie Slack they had a pleasant time</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25 </td> <td>Murdy &amp; I went to Lancaster to see Alix off. The train was late Bought at McCrimmans 5 lbs tea 2.00. thread 16 shirting 2.00 = crackers. 30 cts. at Alexanders. oat meal 25 lb at McGillis, teapot 25., {Laby?} 50. Yarn at Factory . / . 45 " Called to see Aunt &amp; Marjory <s>2</s> Tp 3 12 lbs steak 35 cts</td> <td>4.16 1.30 .75 1.45 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Sabbath cold wind today, but nice and bright</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Had frost last night in injured some crops of buckwheat and late oats. our garden escaped, but some gardens are nipped</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>I mixed 4 lbs of black wool with four of white to send to factory &amp; washed the yarn yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{Duplicate of previous page Christina McLennan 1883-88 Diary 37.pdf but this page is clearer} </p><p>August 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>12</td> <td>Pa and Uncle Donald left for Caledone</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Raining, had a letter from Far sold q15 eggs. got 2 lbs suga 2 yds edging Paid got 1 pair boots at Willie's 1.50, unpaid Murdy got 1 pair braces at J.A's sold 1/2 bush buckwheat 25.</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>sold oats $.100. Murdy paid the braces</td> <td>.48</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>The boys are at the shingling of R.H. kitchen</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Sold 2 bush oats to D McKesic and two to Dr Hunt Farqueher McRae wife and daughter were here to tea, his wife is a little body pretty and very agreeable, got in fine style, his daughter is a big McRae, got 1 lb granulated 1 3/4 brown sugar 14 cts</td> <td>{price cut off 1?} 14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Bought 1 lb of Willie's prize tea and got a nice glass dish with cover</td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td> Evening Pa and Uncle Donald came about 6 O'clock had 4 1/2 lb of steak = 45 cts 2 1/2 lb granul. S 28 cts</td> <td>73</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Fine day, rained last night Uncle Donald and cousin Mary were over today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Washed Murdy went to Gore. got 3 yds waist lining on Saturday at Dan, McKesics'</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Murdy Alick &amp; Ran, drove to the Front to see the St Lawrence</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Had a letter from Sandy for to send Alix home</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>To sugar at Dan McKesic 1.00</td> <td><u>1.00</u> 4.80</td> </tr> </tbody></table> August 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>24</td> <td>Alix is to go home tomorrow. I made him a bit of a party, invited John &amp; Tupper McDonald. Laurance MDonald, John &amp; Duncan McPherson, Tom Tailor Walter &amp; Jimie Slack they had a pleasant time</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25 </td> <td>Murdy &amp; I went to Lancaster to see Alix off. The train was late Bought at McCrimmans 5 lbs tea 2.00. thread 16 shirting 2.00 = crackers. 30 cts. at Alexanders. oat meal 25 lb at McGillis, teapot 25., {Laby?} 50. Yarn at Factory . / . 45 " Called to see Aunt &amp; Marjory <s>2</s> Tp 3 12 lbs steak 35 cts</td> <td>4.16 1.30 .75 1.45 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Sabbath cold wind today, but nice and bright</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Had frost last night in injured some crops of buckwheat and late oats. our garden escaped, but some gardens are nipped</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>I mixed 4 lbs of black wool with four of white to send to factory &amp; washed the yarn yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Septr 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>14</td> <td>I forgot to write this month Jimi was sick. I had a letter from Far written on the 8th septemb that Jimie had been <s>was</s> sick Aunt and I were at Lancaster on Wednesday and got flowers from Miss McLennans North of the {Luibroad?} we took tea at Aunty Kates Marjory is still alive Jane we did not see, she was over 'the big river, She will leave tomorrow from Chicaga</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Dan McMaster's wife was buried today her coffin was covered with garlands of flowers. To 3 loaves bread - 21</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Got 2$. of sugar, 10 1/2 of White 13 of Brown</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>had a Post Card from Far. Jimie will be home noon he is in Toronto</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Jimie came today. Far from the Gore drove him over </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>The boys went to Lancaster to a Lacrosse game Murdy had a rig, White shirt blue pants red hose Ran has no suit</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Fine day a good many in Church. The collection for Ministers widows &amp; Orphans I gave but 25</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> September 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>24</td> <td>Ran got his boots half soled at G Fergusons with our own leather cost 25 cts I gave 1 1/2 butter</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>It rained all yesterday afternoon and all night and fore a while today. Sent a letter to Far.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Frose last night, fine day, this I washed, Aunt and her girls, two Miss Rayside's &amp; Libby McLennan were here for a short time. I was at Prayer Meeting. It's said that Willie McPherson has gone to get Married to a Miss Cartman from Cornwall Township. The Sabbath School Convention was being held Yesterday &amp; today in Cornwall. Duncan wrote to Far, to consult J. McLennan Q.C. about the bridge on the Creek. To 100 of flour at J.A.</td> <td>3.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>We<s>s</s> sent Lassy &amp; Betsy out to MaGachey farm set 4 doz of eggs to Willies. to go to my credidt. Murdy got his booties vampt &amp; halfsoled at {Snesk?} had our own leather cost 75 cts</td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Digging potatoes. They are not very good</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>October 1883 </p> <pre>&lt;/tr </pre><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1 Monday.</td> <td>We are taking up our roots for the Fair</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Raining. We sent Mangolds beets Orange carrots B. turnips, pease potatoes &amp; two lambs Stoofs paid $2.00.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>We got 1st carrots. 2. Mangolds 2d beets 3 turnips 3d for Sable. Bought codfish at Gadboe's 35 cts</td> <td>.35.</td> </tr><tr> <td>4</td> <td>Jimie was on the road yesterday with Dolly and Ronsas buckboard and was run into by a drunken man and has the buckboard broken, had to send it to Barrets.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>To Beef 6 lbs = 10 cts {?60} - 4 lb sugar 90</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>To 11 1/4 lb beef 8 = 90. Far came home Wednesday, we got 100 of flour from uncle Donald There is a game of football today between Cornwall &amp; Wmstown, got 5 lb codfish</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Sunday cold but sunshine</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Pa &amp; Jimie were at N Branch I washed. Big Bill Campbell was married to Libby McKenzie, on Thursday in Cornwall. {?} McGillivrey. bride 23 Groom 60</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Pa and Jimie were at Lancaster today Snider's infant child 11 days old was buried today</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> November 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>5</td> <td>I was very busy and forgot to write anything since the 23d August. This is Guy Faux day, Jimie &amp; I went to Lancaster. Rayside was here to see about the railing got 25 bs oat meal</td> <td>---75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Jimie &amp; Papa were out to Angus McGregors to see George Jamison about putting up the railing. I bought at McPherson's, Lancaster, 13 yds gray flan. to make Far. four shirts 45 cts pr yd. 5.79. 3 yds cotton 21 Bought at H Monros four pair boots all but 1 pair too {?} Our Sacreament was on Sunday Barret preached on Friday and Sunday night. I got my yarn from Factory 5 lbs 3/4 qrt 82 cts I washed it today. The wind is very high, looks like snow or rain</td> <td>6.6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Birdie and I went to Lancaster exchanged the boots Ran's cost $1.50 Bird's 1.40. Marion's 75. Mine 1.00 = </td> <td>4.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Thanksgiving. had preaching.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Jamison came today and began to put up the railing Uncle Donald is working at McNicol's railing. got 1/2 lb tea 25. 4 lb sug.</td> <td>47</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Ran &amp; I went to Colier's to see about weaving it was pretty cold. Our folk and Uncle Donald finished their railings Jamison was not with them today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>The wind is very high. I washed but cant hang out the clothes. I have to reel yarn to send to the weavers</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Jimie &amp; I went to the Gore to Coliers it began to snow when we were near the R.R. We went to Uncle Donald</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>November 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>13 {cont.}</td> <td>And remained until six the we started for home Aunt &amp; Sophia Cameron were at our place when we got home. Sophia sang and played</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Was at prayer meeting there is about 6 inches snow but no sleighing we got home the heifers to day and the colts yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Pigon is thrashing. Jimie is up thair he brought home the sheep at noon. There is good ice on the river</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Got 1 lb tea 55 cts Bell Morrison came in in the evening. Far &amp; Jimie went to some kind of a party in the evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Monday Morning. Mr Calder of Lancaster preached here in St Andrews in the morning and evening Yesterday, his text in the morning was 1st verse of 21st Chap Revelations, I cannot remember the evening text It began to thaw yesterday and we will likely loose all the snow</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Rain, and the snow is going fast</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>I was at P. Meeting. The evening was very fine We sold 'Portry' to Sandy McIntyre on Friday for $.20.00 he paid 10. on Saturday, and 10 Yesterday. Pa paid $9 of taxes on Saturday.</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Fine day, nice and warm</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Another fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>We sent 6 bush of wheet to mill, and got it</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> November <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>24 {cont.}</td> <td>ground. I had Mrs Corrie mopping today I sold rags to Snider 25 cts bought 1 tin pot wth copper bottom 1.00 paid 75 cts in cash Bt 1 corn broom at D McKesic 22 cts it looks like rain Pa gave Prue 25 cts yesterday Mrs Vally Knitted 1 pair hose, and footed another hose for Birdie 25 c 12 1/2 = 38. We sent the sheep to Pigons on Thursday</td> <td>.25 1.00 .22 .25 .38</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>A fine bright day not one particle of snow The East wind is cold but otherwise the day is lovely. Mrs McGillivray was in Montreal last week Attending a meeting.</td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Monday evening. This has been a very fine day but toward evening it began to cloud for rain. And it is now raining very heavily.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Baked today and began to wash in the Afternoon and Miss Catherine McLennan of Lancaster who is visiting at Murdy's came to spend the evening. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Finished my washing. Far went to the Gore wth cousin Donie yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>It began to snow a little this evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>St Andrews Day. Quite stormy and a good deal of snow. I saw some sleighs on the road and they appeared to run well All this month has been pretty fine quite a good lot of Sunshine.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Bought at J.A.s 1 lb of tea 50 cts Butchered a pig - did not weight it yet made black puddings</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>fine day I went to Church had a good sermon</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Made a little washing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>baked today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to prayer meeting Mrs Vally paid $5.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>got at D McKesics 4 galls coal oil $.100 Bought from a stranger 1 Thermometer 1 Barom. </td> <td>1.00 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Uncle Donald &amp; Aunt Mary were They brought my cloth from the weaver and one calf skin</td> <td>3.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Raining. Grandma Clark came to Annie yesterday and left for home today. They will be apt to have no snow. The road is very soft. I went to Annie to see Grandma.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>I was in church, Mr Gilliavry is commencing tehe Temperance Crusade.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Temperance Meeting tonight Rev McGill Methodist from Cornwall lectured Lewis sent in his resignation a Secratary Miss Genet Ross sang. Mrs Lofty; Josephem Grant accompanyed her on the Organ.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>I baked today and hung out the clothes</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>I was taken with tooth ache last evening and I did not go to bed but sat in a chair. Marjory Fraser was here all night.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Still head ache &amp; tooth ache</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> December 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>14</td> <td>Rain, now it is wheel carriages. no sleighing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>To 1 lb tea at D McKesic 50 cts</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>I was in Church in the morning &amp; evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>made a little washing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>O'Donnell the man who shot Carey the informer on board of a vessel, was living in London England yesterday got 11 lbs granulated sugar at Willie's he is selling by Auction Kevens is his auctioneer They are not selling much</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20 21</td> <td> Who should come to the house about 1 O'Clock but McKillip the Bard. he was on his way from Montreal where he had been attending the Celtic meeting in McGill Collage. he will go away tomorrow with the Mail for Martintown. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christina McLennan Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Christina McLellan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Glengarry County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-1922 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Centuries, Glengarry County, Charlottenburg Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Christina McLennan Diary, 1875, 1877-1879 Christina McLennan Diary, 1883 Christina McLennan Diary, 1883-1888 Christina McLennan Diary, 1888-1893 Christina McLennan Diary, 1897-1905 Christina McLennan Diary, 1906-1915 Christina McLennan Diary, 1916-1922 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christina McLennan Diary, 1888-1893 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Christina McLennan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Glengarry County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1888-1893 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Glengarry County, Charlottenburg Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1, 1888 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>[Paper taped to front cover] </p><p>McGoble's death at front of Book </p><p>Copied </p><p>March 1888<br /> to<br /> Dec <s>to</s> 1893 <br />B-5 Christina McLennan Diary </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>[2 pages of newspaper clippings] </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>To transcribe this in table format enter the diarist's words within the html coding in the following manner (or go to “Tips on Transcribing” on our website to learn how to use a word-html converter.)If you need help, feel free to contact me at cawilson@uoguelph.ca. </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>put date here</td> <td>put her entry here</td> <td>put money here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> d<table><tbody><tr> <td></td> <td> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> d<table><tbody><tr> <td></td> <td> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December 1888 </p></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/75be0103a4c62e89a8fc0409c6de16f3.pdf e482435174f7856c5961f90d1a3ef0c0 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/53dff62bdc51a46334dbc37fb41e8798.pdf 43a1b728660a32339e316de1340a1830 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0c870728e0da86aac1d2ccde67de1bed.pdf 9f4cf0f4c2bbc2406f5c34284abe168b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 1906 1 Monday. Election of Reeve, J. Fergusson, {illegible}, and Center. {name} <s>polll</s> returning officer, for poll clerk. 2 Fergusson elected. {name} got the things from Island. 3 {name?} opened. {symbol?} 2 pans of bread 40 cts 40 4 Raining heavily from 11 am until 2 pm. W.F.M.P here today. Annual meeting Officers. President Mrs. John Cattanach. Treasurer Miss Dingwall, Assistant {symbol or letter?} Maggie Ferguson Secretary May McDonald, Leaflet list MRs. D M Crummon. My fee 1.00 offer 25. Birdie and the children came. {symbol or number} 4 lbs butter from factory. 5 P.M. raining. 1.25 5 Raining. Pa gave Peter $2.00 6 {symbol} pans of bread 40 2 lbs lard 30 70 7 Fine day. Murdy got home about 5 1/2 AM. I did not go to church. Birdie went. 8 Fine day. Marion left today for Syracuse. This is the week of prayer. At Hephzibah tonight and tomorrow, the rest in St. Andrews. 9 Fine day but cold. Birdies children have colds. {symbol} 4 lbs butter 10 Still mild. {symbol} 2 pans bread 40 11 {symbol} 1 bush apples from M. Gregor 65 cts 12 Fine day 13 Cold bright day. Saturday. Re. Mr. McIntyre preached a very good sermon on Charity. 14 I did not go to church. I remained with the children. Birdie went home. John his mother adn their boy Willie were here. Murdy by oil 20 on Saturday 15 Arm Hall {symbol?}{illegible} 35 cts 16 Murdy, tea 45 cts New of some Election in England. They are Labour LIberal. 17 Murdy left for St. Andrews https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8debca2076422939ec72624b56ef4e4c.pdf 4e7bf0099208104d494cbc47423722f5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 1906 18 Snowing all day.a A.M Donald paid 2.50 Murdy got home tonight. Chamberland won his seat at Birmingham 7 seats all Conservative. {symbol} 4 lbs butter 19 Fine mild day 20 Another fine soft day. Occasional showers. I done a good deal of work for me 21 Roads wet. I did not go to church. I had very sore legs and back. I think I got told yesterday {illegible} 22 Very fine day. No frost in the air. Thawing. If there is no change in the weather the snow will be all gone. 23 Mild and soft toward evening, rain. {illegible} 2 concert tickets 75. The tickets are {illegible} took the front seat in the front gallery and paid at the rate of 75 cts for seating. Pa & I took 2, 1.50. {symbol?} 1 gall coal oil 20, soda 10, molasses 20 30 24 Fine bright day, frosty, no snow. Far came in the morning. Elsie McDongald called in {illegible}, Bill Dougald in afternoon. {symbol?} 1 gall coal oil 25 The Concert came off, it was fine, the artists all that was expected of them. If the roads were good I do not think the church would have held all who would be there. 26 Lovely day, bright and calm, sun shine all day. Lizzie called. Bella Dougald and Duncan Saddlers wife came to tea last evening. Sarah is very poorly. 27 Another fine day. January 1906 28 Sunday. Fine in morning, began to rain in afternoon. I was in church. The first time for three weeks. 29 Fine day. Had Ann Hall 1/2 day, 25 cts There is no sleighing, all traffic done on wheels. Had a letter from Sandy, he says they have lovely weather in Toronto. 25 30 Mild dull day. I went to Willies, sold 2 doz and 8 eggs 66 cts Bot 1 lb tea 25 1/4 ginger 10 black {illegible} 10 grape fruit 7 yeast 5 raisins 9 Archie Mason was in lat night he is well but looking thin. 35 31 31 Fine day. Farquhars birthday, many a change in the world since This has been a fine month, mild weather mostly all the time. Good wheeling half of the month. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ddee22243533099604db67879dbbd417.pdf ae29d8e3f8eecaaa02c72520ed3570e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == February 1906 == 1 Thursday. Morning very fine. bright sun turned cloudy, and snow fell about 11 am then light falls of snow all afternoon. Pa bot 6 lb of pike from Bickstead 8 cts pr lb. Minnie {name} was here, came to make calls in the village 50 2 Fine bright cold day, mercury down to 10. Murdy went to the Branch to work. Oliver Montroy paid $2.52 3 Bright cold day. Lizzie called 4 I was in church. Birdie and John were down, remained to dinner. 5 Cold, a little snow, 4 lbs butter from factory. 6 Cold mercury down to 25. All through U.S. it was {berg?} cold. Colder than in Canada. Mrs. St. Thomas paid $4.00 two months rent 7 Cold and bright. Murdy by 4 loaves. I baked 5 loaves. There were two men in the village trying to get shareholders for a new Bank The Sterling $125 a share, $25 down 10 a month until paid 8 Very fine day. Boys drew some straw and hay from village farm. {symbol - for bought?} 1 gall coal oil 18 cts 9 An eclipse of the moone at 1 a.m. I could not see the moon from our bedroom window. There was a little snow today. Still buggies on the roads, as well as runners. The boys drew two loads of hay. 10 Cold and kind of stormy. Murdy went to Alexandria. The senior hockey team of Cornwall was expected today but did not come. 11 Fine bright day, not manhy in church. {Mrs or Miss?} Goven is home for a while. == February 1906 == 12 Monday. Fine mild day. Ann Hall 1/2 day 25 Boy dress all the hay. 25 13 Fine day 14 Another fine day. The roads are pretty good. {name} {illegible} two loads of green wood. Alick Laroque & Louis Courier are cutting, 2 feet in length 50 cts pr cord. A pretty good {illegible} on the rink last night. Pan bread. 20 15 Fine bright day. {name} by 1/2 lb tea 25 16 Lovely day 17 Very fine day. Alice Roosevelt, U.S. Presidents daughter married to Senator Longworth {symbol - for bought?} flour 1.65_ pan bread 20, rooled wheat 25 2 10 18 Fine day. Not many in church 19 Still fine. {name} putting out manure 20 Dull. Murdy went to 7th of Kenyon, sold 5 doz eggs, {symbol - for bought?} 1/2 Bk tea 20, <s>1/2</s> 1 Gn tea 25, cream tartar 10_ two menthol plasters 40 cts_ Barber came on Monday 19th 55 21 Began to rain last evening an was thawing all day. Murdy got home about 10 P.M. yesterday 22 Charming day, looks like April weather, roads almost bare 23 Ditto Pa bot a four lb haddock 20 cts 24 Double do The roads are not fit for traffic 25 Dull, looks like rain no preacher, Mr. Elder gave a short address. 26 Cold, some snow fell. Ann Hall 1/2 day. Murdy coil oil 20. John Kennedy called to see if I had any thing to send to Marion, he is going to Syracuse tomorrow to see Clara. 25 27 Fine and bright. Cold N. wind. 6th Anniversary of the surrender of Cronge at Paadeburgh. 28 Ash Wednesday. Very cold. Alick McDonell paid 2.50 for rent. This has been a fine month just like April weather. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6fc077b7e41282d759955737d578e714.pdf 195e8224dfab149cd3b0f1837bd67490 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == March 1906 == 1 Thursday. Bright day. Cold N.W. wind. {symbol - for bought?} 4 lbs butter from factory. A meeting in the vestry to try and organize a singing school. Bud of Brockvill is the man {symbol - for bought?} {illegible} wheat 50 cts 2 Not so cold. Very bright. No sleiging, all wheels. Christy McIntyre called to see me. Murdy 20 coal oil. 3 Another fine day 9 a.m. P.M. turned to snow 4 Mild a little snow. The death of Archie McArthur at Lancaster last night announced today 5 Fine day. Mrs. Pidgeon paid two months rent on Saturday $6.00 6 Very fine day. F Robertson called, he came to the funeral of A. McArthur. Mrs Mowet, Clara Kennedy called, D.B. {name - McLesser?} and Charlotte took tea with us. And John Robertson N.B. Also Murdy by 1 lb cakes {a sort of circle drawn here} 7 I baked bread, Murdy by pan bread 20 {a sort of circle drawn at end of line next to bread} Dull looks like snow or rain, Marion sent three S. silver dessert spoons to me by Clara 8 Dull day. {name Jimie?} went to Cornwall today. Snow in afternoon. Lilly Falkner was married to a Mr. Downs' from Brandon N.W. 9 Dull day. {name Jimie?} was out to see the {illegible - possibly 2nd?} Con farm. {symbol - for bought?} 1 bush apples, wind falls 50 Sent 1.50 for garden seeds an 1 lb potato 30 60 1.50 10 Singing class organized last night. {name} of Brockville, Master. Dull day, cold & wind. 11 Bright in {illegible} Very few in church. Mr Wallace Goven in church. Came to the Manse last night. 12 Fine day. I began the washing. Ann Hall did not come until 8 P.M. Her father was == March 1906 == 12 sick, she will not come for two weeks. 5 butter factory 13 I put out the clothes, and done some other work besides the {looking?} Murdy has a cold 14 Cold, day. Clara Kennedy called. I ironed and baked. Mr. Goven and {name} Walter called. {name - Jimie?} at Alexandria, did not get home until after night. 15 Bright cold day. {name - Jimie?} was telling me that R.R. was coming to the village on Tuesday, and would likely call. So I went and gve the parlor a thorough sweeping, threw out mats & {illegible}. put pictures out every thing hurly-burley, had dinner, and was reading the paper, when who came but R.R. he was on his way from Alexandria. I bot 1 gall coal oil 20 {illegible} 25 45 16 Much milder. Mrs. J. B. had a son this A.M., 4 of the clock, Pa 1 bottle Electic The Montreal papers are beside themselves with joy at the Wanderers of Montreal beating the Capitols of Ottawa at hockey last night 9 to 1 20 17 Kind of stormy. {symbol - for bought?} 1 pan bread 18 Not many in church, Mr. Langel of Martintown preached. Goven took his place. 19 Fine day. Mrs George Fergusson (dandy) was buried here today. Murdy went to Apple Hill, began to snow about 3 P.M. O Montroy By $1.00 by his son 20 Still snowing. Sandy John McDonald will be buried this afternoon. Yesterday it was wheels today it is runners, looks like regular winter. When the funeral came it was mostly buggies and they appeared to go as well as runners 21 Fine bright day, looks like sugar weather. On Saturday the 19th the Wanderers of Montreal played the Capitals at Ottawa, The Capitals https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7771a7f11708448e3d7c8945f8244549.pdf 4df6ccee0bd4ebd023b6815b4e1ccfa2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == March <s>April</s> 1906 == 21 took 9 games, and the Wanderers 3 games, with the 9 they had in Montreal, 12. Capitals 9 at Ottawa 1 in Montreal_10 = 2 games less than Wanderers who take the Stanely Cup which had been held at Ottawa for some years. Mursly did not get back yet. {name - Jimie?} put out 5 loads of manure - St Andrews church Martintown was burned on Tuesday 22 Cold and stormy. Sold eggs, 80 cts. Trade for a due bill of 97 cts, 1 lb G. tea, 1/4 Blue R tea 25 1/4 lb cream tartar 10, 2 spools W. thread 10, 1 lamp burner 15, 1 chimney 7 cts Salts 5 {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} 4 lbs butter from factory 50 20 27 23 Cold high wind had O. Montroy 2 hours putting out manure, it was so cold they could not work 24 Fine bright day. Jimie had Montroy 1/2 day. Jimie found in the manure at the horse stable {illegible} John Robertson's pocketbook it was all rotten. {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} {illegible} wheat 45 cts. Murdy came last night. 25 Bright day, like sap day. Birdie and the children came to stay a few days. 26 {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} pan bread 20 Jimi got ton and half from C. Bowen 27 <s>Bright but cold</s> The {name} not too well. Charlotte McGillis took dinner with us. Poured rain all 28 Dave McDonald, who died in Toronto, in January was buried here today. Mrs. Kennedy and Clara were in for a while in the evening. 29 May called in afternoon. Tassie at night. 30 The {name} are not very well, rain in afternoon. D. Saddlers wife was in all afternoon. 31 {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} pans bread 40, 2 lbs {brown?} 35, molasses 15, 2 lb lard 30 1 gall coal oil 20, Bellisners stable shed hen house were burned in afternoon. The people had to work hard to save the house. Dingwalls' little house on the other street caught fire but the roof was well watered to escape 1.20 == April 1906 == 1. Very fine bright day. Birdie went to church. She went home in the afternoon, the children were better. 2. Agness is two years old today. Murdy went to Cornwall to attend the King's Bench. I made a small washing. Murdy came in evening, and went back, he said he forgot some papers. 2 Rain today. Jimi tapped a few trees at house 3 I sat the {leach?}. 4 Fine day, no frost last night. Murdy not back. 5 Fine day. Lizzie Brown called her baby is three weeks old, made about a cup full of syrup. 6 Murdy got home about 9.30. {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} 5 loaves 25, Salt 10 I boiled a pot of soup. 35 7 Fine day 8 I was in church, we had a good sermon 9 DUll day, had Ann Hall 1/2 day, washing 25 25 10 {illegible} day, snow and slush. We are 44 years in the yoke 11 Kind of dull. Moun Vesuvius is in terrific eruption, on the 10th the people in all the neighbouring villages had to clear for their lives. {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} {illegible} wheat 25 12 Drizzle of rain. Kemp was here and tuned the piano. 13 Pa got a cheque from Mrs. Doest for $11.50, interest on a mortgage. Jimi was away all day looking for pike, got a fine big fellow. 14 Yesterday, Vesuvius took another direction for her lava and two towns, one N.E the other N West were pretty well demolished. Mrs {name} brought 30 lbs maple sugar 10 for us 20 for Uncle Sandy. And 5 gall of syrup for us. It bega to rain about 5. Had a letter from Marion. Sold the eggs 4 doz 5. 76 cts 1 lb tea 25 Gave two doz to a widow. Bellimus put up a little stable between the house and the village this week. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd16749304ae6f73361101143fb87f09.pdf 168efe95d067ae01c36bee65583c8414 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 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Got two parcels from Eatons, {illegible} from Lancaster 25. Salt 10. ONions 10 25 2 {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} 2 loaves 14 1 gall coal oil 20 20 34 3 2 lbs butter 35_70 70 4 6 bars Comfort soap 25, blueing 5. Table salt 10 {maloes?} 5 45 5 {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} 2 loaves 14, cookies 15 Paid milk 12 = 3 lb butter 1.00 1.41 6 Fine day cold east wind. Church off 25 Had the white rooster we killed yesterday for dinner. No one here. 25 7 Cold frosty day, no snow yet Got the front grate of the stove fixed by Dixon 25 25 8 Ann Hall 50 cts 0_50 9 Jimmie finished putting up storm windows Mrs Gooin came in after prayer meeting and brought a loaf of home made bread and some buttermilk 10 {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} 1 gall coal oil 20. Lamp chimney 10 Murdy got home about 8 P.M., he had been in Ottawa with Henry. 0_30 11 Fine sunshine day, no snow yet. Jimmie went to Lancaster and had a tooth lanced, he is much better 12 Fine day {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} bread 14, Milk 42 Mrs St Thomas Paid 2.00 42 0_14 13 Fine day, a large congretation, I was not there. Sent my off 25 0_25 14 The ground was covered by about 9 inches of snow this morning. It drifted all day. Ann Hall got the cheese from factory. It is not very ripe although it was made in August. {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} 1 lb butter 0_40 0_25 15 Ordered 20 lbs butter from factory, got 2.30 pr lb 16 Jimmie killed 1 turkey, 5 ducks. Anne was with me picking them 25 cts 2 loaves 14 39 17 Killed 3 ducks 1 cokril. Ann came to help pick them. Gave her 25 cts and one ockril. 25 18 {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} 2 lbs lard 40 cts 1 gall coal oil 20. Ordered <s>20 lbs butter from</s> Quaker oats 24 prize a white sauce dish 61 25 / 7 70 == December 1914 == 19 {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} molasses 30. 3 lbs brown sugar 25_ Milk 42 Did not get the butter from Factory, bought 7 lb at 35 at J A's Mrs Govin sent me a loaf. Jimmie went to {Red...? } 97 35 20 Fine day. Sent for {MIssions?} $2.00 Church fund 25 & Gave Jimmie $4.00 for ground rent to Church Gave Jimmie $5.00 for to send to Marion. John and Agnes here to dinner. I had a roasted duck 2_25 4_00 5_00 21 Fine day. Murdy went to Cornwall, I sent to Jean two ducks all plucked. 22 Jimmie left for Toronto for Sons of Scotland meeting, About 1.30 noon there was a terrific snow storm. {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} 1 loaf 5, Miss O'Brian left 2.50 here for Ann Hall. Ann in at night and got it and a box of candy also. Gave Jimmie $5.00 to buy presents. 5 23 Cold bright day. Mercury 10 below zero at 8 A.M. Alen Peter called to see Jimmie. {symbol - like % - for took or bought?} 2 lbs beef steak 40 cts. 1 qrt cranberries 15 Cattanach brought the butter 18 lbs, we got 2 lbs last week, Murdy paid for 20-30 pr lbs 6.00 55 24 I gave Murdy a cheque on the M Bank for $6.00 25 Cold. Mercury down to 24. Sabbath School entertainment for children. Jimmie got home. Got a scarlet sweater for Agnes 2.50, box of Carpinters for Randolph 1.75, express 50 26 Cold Cold, 26, here 28 in the village bread 19 27 Offering 24 Missions 2.00 28 Ann is not coming she is washing and cleaning at the Halls. {illegible} 2 lbs steak 40 cts 29 Ann Hall 50 cts Jean sent me a dress pattern of nice black, silk and {wool?}, and a 5 lb plum pudding. A fruit cake a scotch cake and a layer cake. The Miss McGerman of Lancaster sent me on Christmas two qrt dishes of preserved citron which is the best I ever tasted. 30 Agnes came on Monday, and will stay until Sunday. 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Factory Report 1911 {illegible} November 1914 Mrs {Laruque?} owes me $2 to be paid by milk https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31487ac59d0f32baf643d9b5e5a29b00.pdf 514f9f784d17e1db66a004f8adf6cba6 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1bfc64c86941afadcd185310651bfdac.pdf 0a4f93dbb7f9b9e6acc39dd34a530da7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christina McLennan Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Christina McLellan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Glengarry County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-1922 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Centuries, Glengarry County, Charlottenburg Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Christina McLennan Diary, 1875, 1877-1879 Christina McLennan Diary, 1883 Christina McLennan Diary, 1883-1888 Christina McLennan Diary, 1888-1893 Christina McLennan Diary, 1897-1905 Christina McLennan Diary, 1906-1915 Christina McLennan Diary, 1916-1922 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christina McLennan Diary, 1906-1915 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Christina McLennan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Glengarry County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-1915 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Glengarry County, Charlottenburg Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1906 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 1906 </p><p>1 Monday. Election of Reeve, J. Fergusson, {illegible}, and Center. {name} <s>polll</s> returning officer, for poll clerk. </p><p>2 Fergusson elected. {name} got the things from Island. </p><p>3 {name?} opened. {symbol?} 2 pans of bread 40 cts 40 </p><p>4 Raining heavily from 11 am until 2 pm. W.F.M.P here today. Annual meeting Officers. President Mrs. John Cattanach. Treasurer Miss Dingwall, Assistant {symbol or letter?} Maggie Ferguson Secretary May McDonald, Leaflet list MRs. D M Crummon. My fee 1.00 offer 25. Birdie and the children came. {symbol or number} 4 lbs butter from factory. 5 P.M. raining. 1.25 </p><p>5 Raining. Pa gave Peter $2.00 </p><p>6 {symbol} pans of bread 40 2 lbs lard 30 70 </p><p>7 Fine day. Murdy got home about 5 1/2 AM. I did not go to church. Birdie went. </p><p>8 Fine day. Marion left today for Syracuse. This is the week of prayer. At Hephzibah tonight and tomorrow, the rest in St. Andrews. </p><p>9 Fine day but cold. Birdies children have colds. {symbol} 4 lbs butter </p><p>10 Still mild. {symbol} 2 pans bread 40 </p><p>11 {symbol} 1 bush apples from M. Gregor 65 cts </p><p>12 Fine day </p><p>13 Cold bright day. Saturday. Re. Mr. McIntyre preached a very good sermon on Charity. </p><p>14 I did not go to church. I remained with the children. Birdie went home. John his mother adn their boy Willie were here. Murdy by oil 20 on Saturday </p><p>15 Arm Hall {symbol?}{illegible} 35 cts </p><p>16 Murdy, tea 45 cts New of some Election in England. They are Labour LIberal. </p><p>17 Murdy left for St. Andrews </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 1906 </p><p>18 Snowing all day.a A.M Donald paid 2.50 Murdy got home tonight. Chamberland won his seat at Birmingham 7 seats all Conservative. {symbol} 4 lbs butter </p><p>19 Fine mild day </p><p>20 Another fine soft day. Occasional showers. I done a good deal of work for me </p><p>21 Roads wet. I did not go to church. I had very sore legs and back. I think I got told yesterday {illegible} </p><p>22 Very fine day. No frost in the air. Thawing. If there is no change in the weather the snow will be all gone. </p><p>23 Mild and soft toward evening, rain. {illegible} 2 concert tickets 75. The tickets are {illegible} took the front seat in the front gallery and paid at the rate of 75 cts for seating. Pa &amp; I took 2, 1.50. {symbol?} 1 gall coal oil 20, soda 10, molasses 20 30 </p><p>24 Fine bright day, frosty, no snow. Far came in the morning. Elsie McDongald called in {illegible}, Bill Dougald in afternoon. {symbol?} 1 gall coal oil </p><p>25 The Concert came off, it was fine, the artists all that was expected of them. If the roads were good I do not think the church would have held all who would be there. </p><p>26 Lovely day, bright and calm, sun shine all day. Lizzie called. Bella Dougald and Duncan Saddlers wife came to tea last evening. Sarah is very poorly. </p><p>27 Another fine day. </p><p><br /> January 1906 </p><p><br /> 28 Sunday. Fine in morning, began to rain in afternoon. I was in church. The first time for three weeks. </p><p>29 Fine day. Had Ann Hall 1/2 day, 25 cts There is no sleighing, all traffic done on wheels. Had a letter from Sandy, he says they have lovely weather in Toronto. 25 </p><p>30 Mild dull day. I went to Willies, sold 2 doz and 8 eggs 66 cts Bot 1 lb tea 25 1/4 ginger 10 black {illegible} 10 grape fruit 7 yeast 5 raisins 9 Archie Mason was in lat night he is well but looking thin. 35 31 </p><p>31 Fine day. Farquhars birthday, many a change in the world since </p><p>This has been a fine month, mild weather mostly all the time. Good wheeling half of the month. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="February_1906">February 1906</span></h2> <p>1 Thursday. Morning very fine. bright sun turned cloudy, and snow fell about 11 am then light falls of snow all afternoon. Pa bot 6 lb of pike from Bickstead 8 cts pr lb. Minnie {name} was here, came to make calls in the village 50 </p><p>2 Fine bright cold day, mercury down to 10. Murdy went to the Branch to work. Oliver Montroy paid $2.52 </p><p>3 Bright cold day. Lizzie called </p><p>4 I was in church. Birdie and John were down, remained to dinner. </p><p>5 Cold, a little snow, 4 lbs butter from factory. </p><p>6 Cold mercury down to 25. All through U.S. it was {berg?} cold. Colder than in Canada. Mrs. St. Thomas paid $4.00 two months rent </p><p>7 Cold and bright. Murdy by 4 loaves. I baked 5 loaves. There were two men in the village trying to get shareholders for a new Bank The Sterling $125 a share, $25 down 10 a month until paid </p><p>8 Very fine day. Boys drew some straw and hay from village farm. {symbol - for bought?} 1 gall coal oil 18 cts </p><p>9 An eclipse of the moone at 1 a.m. I could not see the moon from our bedroom window. There was a little snow today. Still buggies on the roads, as well as runners. The boys drew two loads of hay. </p><p>10 Cold and kind of stormy. Murdy went to Alexandria. The senior hockey team of Cornwall was expected today but did not come. </p><p>11 Fine bright day, not manhy in church. {Mrs or Miss?} Goven is home for a while. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="February_1906_2">February 1906</span></h2> <p>12 Monday. Fine mild day. Ann Hall 1/2 day 25 Boy dress all the hay. 25 </p><p>13 Fine day </p><p>14 Another fine day. The roads are pretty good. {name} {illegible} two loads of green wood. Alick Laroque &amp; Louis Courier are cutting, 2 feet in length 50 cts pr cord. A pretty good {illegible} on the rink last night. Pan bread. 20 </p><p>15 Fine bright day. {name} by 1/2 lb tea 25 </p><p>16 Lovely day </p><p>17 Very fine day. Alice Roosevelt, U.S. Presidents daughter married to Senator Longworth {symbol - for bought?} flour 1.65_ pan bread 20, rooled wheat 25 2 10 </p><p>18 Fine day. Not many in church </p><p>19 Still fine. {name} putting out manure </p><p>20 Dull. Murdy went to 7th of Kenyon, sold 5 doz eggs, {symbol - for bought?} 1/2 Bk tea 20, <s>1/2</s> 1 Gn tea 25, cream tartar 10_ two menthol plasters 40 cts_ Barber came on Monday 19th 55 </p><p>21 Began to rain last evening an was thawing all day. Murdy got home about 10 P.M. yesterday </p><p>22 Charming day, looks like April weather, roads almost bare </p><p>23 Ditto Pa bot a four lb haddock 20 cts </p><p>24 Double do The roads are not fit for traffic </p><p>25 Dull, looks like rain no preacher, Mr. Elder gave a short address. </p><p>26 Cold, some snow fell. Ann Hall 1/2 day. Murdy coil oil 20. John Kennedy called to see if I had any thing to send to Marion, he is going to Syracuse tomorrow to see Clara. 25 </p><p>27 Fine and bright. Cold N. wind. 6th Anniversary of the surrender of Cronge at Paadeburgh. </p><p>28 Ash Wednesday. Very cold. Alick McDonell paid 2.50 for rent. </p><p>This has been a fine month just like April weather. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="March_1906">March 1906</span></h2> <p>1 Thursday. Bright day. Cold N.W. wind. {symbol - for bought?} 4 lbs butter from factory. A meeting in the vestry to try and organize a singing school. Bud of Brockvill is the man {symbol - for bought?} {illegible} wheat 50 cts </p><p>2 Not so cold. Very bright. No sleiging, all wheels. Christy McIntyre called to see me. Murdy 20 coal oil. </p><p>3 Another fine day 9 a.m. P.M. turned to snow </p><p>4 Mild a little snow. The death of Archie McArthur at Lancaster last night announced today </p><p>5 Fine day. Mrs. Pidgeon paid two months rent on Saturday $6.00 </p><p>6 Very fine day. F Robertson called, he came to the funeral of A. McArthur. Mrs Mowet, Clara Kennedy called, D.B. {name - McLesser?} and Charlotte took tea with us. And John Robertson N.B. Also Murdy by 1 lb cakes {a sort of circle drawn here} </p><p>7 I baked bread, Murdy by pan bread 20 {a sort of circle drawn at end of line next to bread} Dull looks like snow or rain, Marion sent three S. silver dessert spoons to me by Clara </p><p>8 Dull day. {name Jimie?} went to Cornwall today. Snow in afternoon. Lilly Falkner was married to a Mr. Downs' from Brandon N.W. </p><p>9 Dull day. {name Jimie?} was out to see the {illegible - possibly 2nd?} Con farm. {symbol - for bought?} 1 bush apples, wind falls 50 Sent 1.50 for garden seeds an 1 lb potato 30 60 1.50 </p><p>10 Singing class organized last night. {name} of Brockville, Master. Dull day, cold &amp; wind. </p><p>11 Bright in {illegible} Very few in church. Mr Wallace Goven in church. Came to the Manse last night. </p><p>12 Fine day. I began the washing. Ann Hall did not come until 8 P.M. Her father was </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="March_1906_2">March 1906</span></h2> <p>12 sick, she will not come for two weeks. 5 butter factory </p><p>13 I put out the clothes, and done some other work besides the {looking?} Murdy has a cold </p><p>14 Cold, day. Clara Kennedy called. I ironed and baked. Mr. Goven and {name} Walter called. {name - Jimie?} at Alexandria, did not get home until after night. </p><p>15 Bright cold day. {name - Jimie?} was telling me that R.R. was coming to the village on Tuesday, and would likely call. So I went and gve the parlor a thorough sweeping, threw out mats &amp; {illegible}. put pictures out every thing hurly-burley, had dinner, and was reading the paper, when who came but R.R. he was on his way from Alexandria. I bot 1 gall coal oil 20 {illegible} 25 45 </p><p>16 Much milder. Mrs. J. B. had a son this A.M., 4 of the clock, Pa 1 bottle Electic The Montreal papers are beside themselves with joy at the Wanderers of Montreal beating the Capitols of Ottawa at hockey last night 9 to 1 20 </p><p>17 Kind of stormy. {symbol - for bought?} 1 pan bread </p><p>18 Not many in church, Mr. Langel of Martintown preached. Goven took his place. </p><p>19 Fine day. Mrs George Fergusson (dandy) was buried here today. Murdy went to Apple Hill, began to snow about 3 P.M. O Montroy By $1.00 by his son </p><p>20 Still snowing. Sandy John McDonald will be buried this afternoon. Yesterday it was wheels today it is runners, looks like regular winter. When the funeral came it was mostly buggies and they appeared to go as well as runners </p><p>21 Fine bright day, looks like sugar weather. On Saturday the 19th the Wanderers of Montreal played the Capitals at Ottawa, The Capitals </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="March_April_1906">March <s>April</s> 1906</span></h2> <p>21 took 9 games, and the Wanderers 3 games, with the 9 they had in Montreal, 12. Capitals 9 at Ottawa 1 in Montreal_10 = 2 games less than Wanderers who take the Stanely Cup which had been held at Ottawa for some years. Mursly did not get back yet. {name - Jimie?} put out 5 loads of manure - St Andrews church Martintown was burned on Tuesday </p><p>22 Cold and stormy. Sold eggs, 80 cts. Trade for a due bill of 97 cts, 1 lb G. tea, 1/4 Blue R tea 25 1/4 lb cream tartar 10, 2 spools W. thread 10, 1 lamp burner 15, 1 chimney 7 cts Salts 5 {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} 4 lbs butter from factory 50 20 27 </p><p>23 Cold high wind had O. Montroy 2 hours putting out manure, it was so cold they could not work </p><p>24 Fine bright day. Jimie had Montroy 1/2 day. Jimie found in the manure at the horse stable {illegible} John Robertson's pocketbook it was all rotten. {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} {illegible} wheat 45 cts. Murdy came last night. </p><p>25 Bright day, like sap day. Birdie and the children came to stay a few days. </p><p>26 {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} pan bread 20 Jimi got ton and half from C. Bowen </p><p>27 <s>Bright but cold</s> The {name} not too well. Charlotte McGillis took dinner with us. Poured rain all </p><p>28 Dave McDonald, who died in Toronto, in January was buried here today. Mrs. Kennedy and Clara were in for a while in the evening. </p><p>29 May called in afternoon. Tassie at night. </p><p>30 The {name} are not very well, rain in afternoon. D. Saddlers wife was in all afternoon. </p><p>31 {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} pans bread 40, 2 lbs {brown?} 35, molasses 15, 2 lb lard 30 1 gall coal oil 20, Bellisners stable shed hen house were burned in afternoon. The people had to work hard to save the house. Dingwalls' little house on the other street caught fire but the roof was well watered to escape 1.20 </p><p><br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="April_1906">April 1906</span></h2> <p>1. Very fine bright day. Birdie went to church. She went home in the afternoon, the children were better. </p><p>2. Agness is two years old today. Murdy went to Cornwall to attend the King's Bench. I made a small washing. Murdy came in evening, and went back, he said he forgot some papers. </p><p>2 Rain today. Jimi tapped a few trees at house </p><p>3 I sat the {leach?}. </p><p>4 Fine day, no frost last night. Murdy not back. </p><p>5 Fine day. Lizzie Brown called her baby is three weeks old, made about a cup full of syrup. </p><p>6 Murdy got home about 9.30. {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} 5 loaves 25, Salt 10 I boiled a pot of soup. 35 </p><p>7 Fine day </p><p>8 I was in church, we had a good sermon </p><p>9 DUll day, had Ann Hall 1/2 day, washing 25 25 </p><p>10 {illegible} day, snow and slush. We are 44 years in the yoke </p><p>11 Kind of dull. Moun Vesuvius is in terrific eruption, on the 10th the people in all the neighbouring villages had to clear for their lives. {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} {illegible} wheat 25 </p><p>12 Drizzle of rain. Kemp was here and tuned the piano. </p><p>13 Pa got a cheque from Mrs. Doest for $11.50, interest on a mortgage. Jimi was away all day looking for pike, got a fine big fellow. </p><p>14 Yesterday, Vesuvius took another direction for her lava and two towns, one N.E the other N West were pretty well demolished. Mrs {name} brought 30 lbs maple sugar 10 for us 20 for Uncle Sandy. And 5 gall of syrup for us. It bega to rain about 5. Had a letter from Marion. Sold the eggs 4 doz 5. 76 cts 1 lb tea 25 Gave two doz to a widow. Bellimus put up a little stable between the house and the village this week. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Thank you for the excellent work that you've done so far.To transcribe this in table format enter the diarist's words within the html coding in the following manner (or go to “Tips on Transcribing” on our website to learn how to use a word-html converter.)If you need help, feel free to contact me at cawilson@uoguelph.ca. </p> d<table><tbody><tr> <td>put date here</td> <td>put her entry here </td> <td>put money here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> d &lt;t&gt; <table><tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>22 August 1906 </p><p>14 Fine day {illegible} went to Cornwall with {Mrs. Something}. Jimmie went early by train Paid $5 to {illegible} Brown for {illegible} rent, and {office?} to St andrews church 5 </p><p><br /> 15 Murdy went to Cornwall Jimmie is still there To / 1/2 {illegible}, 15 15 </p><p><br /> 16 To {illegible} butter from {illegible} To 4 loaves 20, 20 {illegible} had a pleasant outing </p><p>17 Fine hot day. To {illegible} 21 </p><p>18 Very hot up to 86, {illegible} sausage 10. bread 20. 30 To molasses 20. mustard 10. tea {illegible} 25 {illegible} 65 1/2 {illegible} </p> <pre> tea 20, 90/lb butter at {Willies?} 25 25 </pre> <p>19 Fine day, very hot mercury up to 96 on {illegible} I was in church The 1dt time in 6 weeks </p><p>20 Ellen {lastname} 1/2 {illegible} 25. To 4 {5/4?} lbs {illegible} 25 of {illegible} 80" 1 can corned beef 25. Began to rain 1 05 about 2.P.M. rained all afternoon. To 4 lbs butter from {illegible}{pigeon?} </p><p>21 {person} left unexpectidly for the Green Valley to {illegible} who has {illegible}, Murdy drove her out Another hot day I was up at 4.20.am, Murdy was going to {illegible} Paid {name} 1.05 for beef 1.05 and 1.00 for four {illegible} of Old {Boys Reuman?} 1 To 4 loaves yesterday 20 20 </p><p>23 Fine hot </p><p><br /> 24 do do Jane Dougall called, Mrs {names} </p><p>25 To 4 loaves 20 Jimmie is is working at the {illegible} Mrs Robertson is going to send a carriage for me to go to {church?} </p><p>26 Fine day. I did not get home until 11.30.P.M. Mrs {Mac...} took me in her carriage </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="December_1914">December 1914</span></h2> <p>1 Tuesday. Got two parcels from Eatons, {illegible} from Lancaster 25. Salt 10. ONions 10 25 </p><p>2 {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} 2 loaves 14 1 gall coal oil 20 20 34 </p><p>3 2 lbs butter 35_70 70 </p><p>4 6 bars Comfort soap 25, blueing 5. Table salt 10 {maloes?} 5 45 </p><p>5 {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} 2 loaves 14, cookies 15 Paid milk 12 = 3 lb butter 1.00 1.41 </p><p>6 Fine day cold east wind. Church off 25 Had the white rooster we killed yesterday for dinner. No one here. 25 </p><p>7 Cold frosty day, no snow yet Got the front grate of the stove fixed by Dixon 25 25 </p><p>8 Ann Hall 50 cts 0_50 </p><p>9 Jimmie finished putting up storm windows Mrs Gooin came in after prayer meeting and brought a loaf of home made bread and some buttermilk </p><p>10 {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} 1 gall coal oil 20. Lamp chimney 10 Murdy got home about 8 P.M., he had been in Ottawa with Henry. 0_30 </p><p>11 Fine sunshine day, no snow yet. Jimmie went to Lancaster and had a tooth lanced, he is much better </p><p>12 Fine day {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} bread 14, Milk 42 Mrs St Thomas Paid 2.00 42 0_14 </p><p>13 Fine day, a large congretation, I was not there. Sent my off 25 0_25 </p><p>14 The ground was covered by about 9 inches of snow this morning. It drifted all day. Ann Hall got the cheese from factory. It is not very ripe although it was made in August. {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} 1 lb butter 0_40 0_25 </p><p>15 Ordered 20 lbs butter from factory, got 2.30 pr lb </p><p>16 Jimmie killed 1 turkey, 5 ducks. Anne was with me picking them 25 cts 2 loaves 14 39 </p><p>17 Killed 3 ducks 1 cokril. Ann came to help pick them. Gave her 25 cts and one ockril. 25 </p><p>18 {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} 2 lbs lard 40 cts 1 gall coal oil 20. Ordered <s>20 lbs butter from</s> Quaker oats 24 prize a white sauce dish 61 25 / 7 70 </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="December_1914_2">December 1914</span></h2> <p>19 {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} molasses 30. 3 lbs brown sugar 25_ Milk 42 Did not get the butter from Factory, bought 7 lb at 35 at J A's Mrs Govin sent me a loaf. Jimmie went to {Red...? } 97 35 </p><p>20 Fine day. Sent for {MIssions?} $2.00 Church fund 25 &amp; Gave Jimmie $4.00 for ground rent to Church Gave Jimmie $5.00 for to send to Marion. John and Agnes here to dinner. I had a roasted duck 2_25 4_00 5_00 </p><p>21 Fine day. Murdy went to Cornwall, I sent to Jean two ducks all plucked. </p><p>22 Jimmie left for Toronto for Sons of Scotland meeting, About 1.30 noon there was a terrific snow storm. {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} 1 loaf 5, Miss O'Brian left 2.50 here for Ann Hall. Ann in at night and got it and a box of candy also. Gave Jimmie $5.00 to buy presents. 5 </p><p>23 Cold bright day. Mercury 10 below zero at 8 A.M. Alen Peter called to see Jimmie. {symbol - like&#160;% - for took or bought?} 2 lbs beef steak 40 cts. 1 qrt cranberries 15 Cattanach brought the butter 18 lbs, we got 2 lbs last week, Murdy paid for 20-30 pr lbs 6.00 55 </p><p>24 I gave Murdy a cheque on the M Bank for $6.00 </p><p>25 Cold. Mercury down to 24. Sabbath School entertainment for children. Jimmie got home. Got a scarlet sweater for Agnes 2.50, box of Carpinters for Randolph 1.75, express 50 </p><p>26 Cold Cold, 26, here 28 in the village bread 19 </p><p>27 Offering 24 Missions 2.00 </p><p>28 Ann is not coming she is washing and cleaning at the Halls. {illegible} 2 lbs steak 40 cts </p><p>29 Ann Hall 50 cts Jean sent me a dress pattern of nice black, silk and {wool?}, and a 5 lb plum pudding. A fruit cake a scotch cake and a layer cake. The Miss McGerman of Lancaster sent me on Christmas two qrt dishes of preserved citron which is the best I ever tasted. </p><p>30 Agnes came on Monday, and will stay until Sunday. </p><p>Turn to 258 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><pre> Factory Report 1911 </pre> <p>{illegible} November 1914 </p><p>Mrs {Laruque?} owes me $2 to be paid by milk </p></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2286150228a9e0cd615e20dd559610a5.pdf dcc5e29c13f0edb8400d7f7c212176bc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 1916 B.5 Christina McLennan Diary 1 Copied Jan 1916 to Jan 1922 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dff1e621744837c283bf0aa7e20da4c0.pdf 222b4bfe5942091440c0cd2a7ac7531b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 1st 1916 1916 Saturday 1 Had two ducks for dinner (roasted), Jemmie is not well Sunday 2 Lent 25 to Church. Jemmie is very sick, he has rose spots on his body from the middle of his breast to the middle of his back, he thinks they are shingles Monday 3 After Court was over Jemmie went to Cornwall and consulted Dr Hamilton, who said it was Shingles and gave him a prescription He got home in the evening time 2 loaves 12 Tuesday 4 Weather fair Wednesday 5 " " Thursday 6 Bisquits 25 2 loaves 12 Friday 7 Mrs Alex McIntyre paid the pound for 1915 rent $8.00 Saturday 8 Milk 42. 2 loaves 12. Mrs Christie and Kalvin came in afternoon. Commission in Pt Andrew tomorrow. A Mr Manson preached today Sun 9 Lent 25 to church. John Anges Randolph here to dinner. They all looked well Mon 10 Ann called did no wash. Roman meal 2 loaves 12 Tues 11 Ann washed 60cts. Got 3 eggs. Reid Murdy 704lbs of butter purn Factory. 34cts per lb Wed 12 got 16lbs of butter, 20 in all 34. Paid Murdy $5, owe him 1.80 Thur 13 Frid 14 Sat 15 I gall coal oil 18 2 loaves 12 Milk 42 Sun 16 It is two weeks today nine Jemmie was out his shingles are drying up Lent 25 to Church Mon 17 To 3 loaves 18 Tue 18 Fine bright day Wed 19 Bright day. Got $20.00 from Tar Bell Telegraph https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6937ab0fafb73b478ecfd110352e42d7.pdf 88ebf6eb1ed02c48189f36f6145bb870 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 1916 6 Annual {Illegible} 28 10-02 Thurs 20, 2 loaves 12, –12 Fri 21, Rain Sat 22, Still rain milk 42 bread 12, 0–54 Sun 23, {Illegible} 100 general fund 25. Roads slippery Horses slipping, 1–25 {wagons?} and cutters sliding Mon 24, Ann 60, These funerals in village One in St-Marys 2 in St Andrews {Fendlands?}. West the River and Mrs Peter Angus Grant. South Branch (age 96) Tues 25, Burns birthday Not the proverbial birthday Very mild 2 yds of lamp wick 4 di 3 di = 7 2 loaves 12, 19 Wed 26, Dull rain all night. There was a dance in Sullivans Hall last night, in commomeration of Burns 4 loaves, 24 Thurs 27, Lizzie Walsons husband (John Lorn Campbell, died in Chacago will be burried here today, Fri 28, Dull like mon Sat 29, Lovely day milk 42 Roman meal 25 1 can Salmon 25, 92 1 box biscuts 25 2 loaves 12 Katie Christie here, 37 to tea Jimmie was at the Bank. he paid me $120 Sun 30, Roads very slippery Church off 25, 25/2 - 88 Mon 31, {Skating?} all over the road in the village people falling right and left {Last three words underlined} February 1916 Tues 1, New Year, This is Leap year {crossed out} Fine mild day. I sent 1000 to merchants Bank Wed 2, mild dull day 2 loaves 12, 12 Thurs 3, Turned cold Jimmie went to Cornwall, I sent my speck, got new {limples?} and new bifocals cost 90 di, 90 Frid 4, 2 loaves 12, 1 gall coal oil 18 4 1/2 lbs molasses 23_ 2 lbs lard 36 Sat 5, Fine and bright milk 42 2 loaves 12, buns 10, 64 Sun 6, Jimmie was in church the first time this year Sent 25 to general fund, 25 Mon 7, Hannah m {name} Cromwall came by The morning train and got us in bed, she came to her aunts funeral {illegible} Pelir m Dougall, she thought they would let her off, near Glen Brook, they would not, but will let her off of the 10 20, train Tues 8, Jimmie and I sent an order to Eatons, the goods came They are not very satisfactory, my {illegible} are not what I ordered I am sending them back and will take a kitchen clock It is very cold 4 below and -8 a m Ann 60 Wed 9, Stormy Thurs 10, 2 loaves Frid 11, Mercury 10 below Sat 12, Lovely day. 1 gall coal oil 18 –3 loaves 18, 36 biscuits 25 milk 42, 67 The clock came today 3,50 , 3, 50 Sun 13, G fund 25, 25 Mon 14, Mercury down to 20 this am Tues 15, 3 loaves 18. Helena St Thomas paid me the back rent. It was 8.00 I gave a reciept for 7.00 Wed 16, Had a letter from {name}, 764 + 23 = 789 Thurs 17, 1 lb biscuit https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/59fd08902a80cf0b9eea58d81e473c0b.pdf 2591aacc2db348a78cb34b11ff617685 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 1916 Carried forward Thurs 17, got 30 lbs butter from factory 32 pr lb 7,89 {+?} 9,60 Paid {Murdy?} 1.80 I owed him from last butter 1 80 Frid 18, 2 loaves 12, Jean came by morning train and spent the day, returning by evening train, Mary m {name} was here to tea. Turned cold and stormy in evening Jimmie is going to a party at McNiels Lancaster Sat 19, Bright and cold mercury 4 below in am it was 3 am when Jimmie got home. Milk 42, bread 12. Jimmie is going to get a qrt of milk 54 Sun 20, Sent 25 to Church. Mrs. Christie Kate and Duncan here to tea Very cold 25 Mon 21, Cold Ann did not wash mercury down to 18 Tues 22, Snowing Wed 23, Turned fine Ann 60 3 loaves 18 78 Thurs 24, Murdy left on early train for Alexandria to a meeting about getting recruits for the war Fri 25 Sat 26, To 25 lbs of five roses flour 1,00 3 loaves 18 1,18 " Milk 42 Sun 27, Sent 25 to church 25 Mon 28, Stormy Tues 29 $15,71 March 1916 Wed 1, Fine day The lamb is out 1 gall coal oil 18 Thurs 2, loaves 12 Jimmie left for Toronto Ann Hall paid $3.50 for one months rent Fri 3, To 2 loaves 12 Roman meal 25 37 Sat 4, Bright weather milk 42. Jimmie milk 42 42 " 2 loaves 12 Sun 5, Foreign missions 2.00 general fund 25 2.25 Mon 6, Jimmie got home at 7 am Ann 60 60 " 6 bars of sunny monday soap 25 25 Jimme got for me in Toronto a {illegible} Cedar mop 1,25 and a bottle of {illegible} Cedar oil 50, stormy 50 Tues 7, an oyster supper at M Whenneys' for Red Cross Jimmie went Wed 8, Ash Wednesday Dull heavy weather To 2 loaves 12. Got a letter from Randolph dated 5th Feb Thurs 9, May called. gave her $3.00 missionary money 10 for presbeterial fund 25 for m, tidings 2 loaves 12 sugar 50 Frid 10, Stormy The snow plough went through the village streets. Mrs {name} had a party tonight Sat 11, milk 42 {illegible} 42. biscuit 25 bread 24 91 molasses 35 2 lbs codfish 20 55 Sun 12, Sent 25 for G Fund Rev Sutherland of Lancaster got word that his son died of wounds he received at the front Mon 13, To 1 gall coal oil 18 Jimmie left for Cornwall just after the court Jean sent down 1 doz pint cans of orange marmalade Tues 14, Lovely day soda 10 {? starter} 15 25 Wed 15, 2 loaves 12 1/4 lb giner 13. 1 bag wheat for 25 Thurs 16, hens feed at {illegible}. $2.15 2,15 {1?},18 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/92e8fb3ea912a10c0033a8fa7360a399.pdf a319194b0274ec1aada2aa33a810ef60 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fri 17, St. Patrick's Day cold and stormy. 10 below zero quite a number of people sat all day in the station waiting for the train to take them to Cornwall for The Play, The Birth of a Nation, there was no train. The hack is snowed up. 2 loaves 12 salt 10, 22 Sat 18, Brght day {illegible} 12. below about 10. Jimmie went again to the station. There were a number there tonight they would be up for the 2.31 play on the 8:30. They were agan disappointed , about {11} P.M there was a train and a few men got on. it was {illegible} before the got to Cornwall. I did not hear how they got back. 2 loaves 12. 2 lbs {illegible} 20. Milk 42 g 42 Katie here for tea. 64 Sun 19, Jimmie's birthday. Sent 25 to church. John Agnes and Randolph were down. Mon 20, Jimmie left on the early train for Ottowa. he is {illegible} men for the {bushmen?} battalion that are going to Britain and France to cut down forests 2 loaves 12, 12 Tues 21, Jimmie missed the connection from Ottawa at Pt {Polycape?} and had to get {illegible} to Lancaster then drove home about 11 P.M. Wed 22, Bright day. Cold wind. Jimmie has a heavy cold 2 loaves 12. Sent a letter to Marion , 12 Thurs 23, Roman meal 25 rolled oats 25 coal oil 18 {illegble} at 4 a.m. 2, 73 2 below 2 loaves 12 Fri 24, {Lovely?} day, a great deal of trafficon the roads the snow is very deep. Gave Mary m Lennan 1.00 for {illegible} Sat, milk 42. Jimmie 42 4 loaves 24 1 {illegible} 30, 96 Sun 26, Fine day Mrs Christie Katie & Dunkie here to tea The roads are goung fast, travelling will be bad the snow is so deep Sent 25 to church Jimmi not out yet, 25 Mon 27, Very fine day. roads very bad. Tues 28, My birthday I was born 1836. 80 years To 2 loaves 12, 3-16 / 10 10 March 1916 == Carried forward == Tues 28, My birthday 80 years. Fine day Farquhar and Jean came on the 5:30 Am. had tea went back on 8.p.m. Far brought me a silk coat. Gladys sent me some dish cloths and face cloth Wed 29 {Written sideways, Christina possibly showing signs of dementia} Mon 29, Carried from page 11 Carried forward $9.57 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fe8fee9d53d9cc3e6057395c454d25d8.pdf f121425c833fc579f339691211828f40 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 1916 Sat 1 Fine day. Milk 42, Jim 42, 4 loaves 24 = 66 _ _ _ 44 Sun 2 Fine day not many in church G fennel 25 25 Mon 3 Bright day. Arm, 60ts Concert for recuiting in L Andrews Hall tonight Tues 4 1 gall Coal oil 18. 2lbs lard 26 54 Wed 5 2 loaves 12 12 Thu 6 Snow slush Fri 7 Same weather 4 loaves 24 24 Sat 8 Gordon paid $10. Cash. Credit 2 = 12 rent Milk 42, Jim 42, Roman meal 25 67 Mrs. Stewart, Christie & Annie were in Mrs. Stewart said Mrs Cook asked her to tell me the Easter offering was for Quebec this year. I gave 1.00 tenth Sun 9 Lent 25 to church 25 Mon 10 The anniversary of my marriage 1862 Tues 11 Sent a letter to Mariere 3, % 3 loaves 18 21 Wed 12 I {unsure} the Post-office to Marion %4lbs butter this week 1.32 Thurs 13 Murdy sold his house to Duff Maprs grandson I began to clean the dining room cupboards yesterday cleaned 3 shelves, finished {unsure} Fri 14 Commenced to clean bedroom cupboard. 11.AM a storm of snow from the east Just cleaned 3 shelves and thei <s>dishes</s> contents Sat 15 Milk 42, {unsure} 42 4 loaves 24 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6e2d65866a3dbca101f599d21b2b7e31.pdf a1a9cd9b885ec4da41b4bd13672eb486 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> May 1916<tr> <td>The Date</td> <td>Her Entry</td> <td>Money</td> </tr><tr> <td>Mon 1</td> <td>{illegible}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues 2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed 3</td> <td>2 loaves</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu 4</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri 5</td> <td>Mary Jane down for Katie. 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Paid the boy Sun 31 general fund 25 mipuns Febuary 1918 frid 1 john was down for Agnes he brought e 100 of flows that he got at {illegible} did not Hill. This wa a bright day but lake {illegible}very cold wind He did not take pay for it Sat 2 mille 56 .. head 29. 1lb lard 35 1 gill coal oil S<s>at</s> un 3 {illigible} day. I fund 25 Agnes came from church Mon 4 Ann 65 {illigible} Tues 5 Last night was the coldul This winter murcury at own house 26 below zero John {last name} was here. 90 1lb oleo margerine 38 1 can dalmon 35 2 loaves Wed 6 Flony day 2 loaves 18? Murdy 2 {tiekul?} Thurs 7 2 loaves 20, cheese {yumm?} Frid 8 molasses 56 2 loaves 20 1 gill coal oil 25 sat 9 {illigible} all day & loaves 36 milk 6 lb Sun 10 Still snowing Gens of fund 25 John can in afternoon with agnes Mon 11 Gray foot. Got the butter for Ms M Lellan Pt raphels H5 for lb Tues 12 snow falling heavily This is masdis snow day {illigible} wdnes day Wed 13 Fine day {illiegible} 70 4 hole 36 Thurs 14 Sent and order to {illigible} $13.55 box ways 30 lbs Demntic whenleaving 2.50 20 lb hi5 lb bter 47 3 bol {illigible} fri 15 I am pretty tad with {illigible} down for {john?} John for {illigible} Sat 16 pan head 36 milk 66 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/76d380d66cd3e8f47333bb50f17c1192.pdf 20f517c218e6dbb81f806dfa49557849 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6de8388db3605e7241d0cabf134ce7d.pdf 71d1fa88d894b81a826b831cbca24069 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c227b5841a16b5acaaab7e30dea7b3f2.pdf 2423c8e6ce74c6ce14012dd748648775 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7bb3e63974e051347b7f49ca27f71a05.pdf cb855bb38835a4d1f8fd9da857466440 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a0440b359a7a6bcb74847bcf47028ac7.pdf 68df47c8e424513f1b56c31f67917fc9 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b36c84b66eeace83a0e7208030769f1d.pdf a1c63a579fbc17f34bf0f78b44474024 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2250af701837054681db0916d0692df8.pdf b7ce1dc984ff71c66016a5235f02710a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == July 1918 == Thurs 11 Rain I picked all my black currants about 2 qts. and about 1 qrt red I mashed the red into two bottlesand put sugar on them, Did not boil Fri 12 Orange Halls at Dunvegan Sat 13 Milk 57. pan bread 42 Sun 14 General fund 25 Mon 15 Anne 70. coal oil 25. Had new hot water boiler Col I was washing the supper dishes. Freighters Greek and Ship Oman popped in. They remained until 8.30 P.M. After they left—Mrs Dunker called, she is passing over the death, by drowning of her son Alex. Livingston on the H.M.S. [ineligible ] ships cattle being torpedoed by a German sub. 90 miles off the Irish coast. The Hospital ships was returning from Halifax after bringing out Canadians and soldiers. There was over 240 on board Tues 16 Kind of dull. I finished cutting the [ineligible] oats in the garden. There is a social to-night on two Miracle Leaves late Road Cross a light shower about 8 P.M. 2 leaves Wed 17 Rain today. The Social was a success took in over 2.00 spent 2.40 Thurs 18 Fri 19 Sat 20 Ginnie left for [ineligible] Springs. Milk 80 bread 42  1 gal coal oil 25 60 82 Sun 21 Elders were appointed for our church Mon 22 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db60fd43954b6bf1b8488d98b2f75db7.pdf e910d67ab64840e6ba05e30e6ea12579 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == August 1918 == Thurs 1 Fri 2 Sat 3 Milk 50, bread 42 Sun 4 Missions 20, General fund 25 Mon 5 Coal oil 25, bread 21 Tues 6 Cleared last night. Anne gave 83¢ for one month’s rent Wed 7 2 loaves rain 21 Thurs 8 Mrs. Gifford and Mrs John Sourn called Fri 9 2 loaves 21 Sat 10 Milk 50, bread 21, coal oil 25 Sun 11 General fund 25, Miss Hutchinson and [ineligible] Mon 12 Anne 85¢, Blue Vitriol 45, 3 wicks for oil stove 30¢ = 90 Tues 13 Rain today I had a bilious turn at 9.30 A.M. I am feeling better 4 P.M. Wed 14 2 loaves 21, 1 gal coal oil 25. Dull weather. I filled the pickle crocks, roses Thurs 15 Very fine cool day. Tranquar & Allan came in evening. They remained a couple of hours Fri 16 Another fine day looks like autumn. Paid Ginnie $2.00 for the ground rent we used to pay Mrs. Hennan. I think I will now have to pay it to St. Robertson who has bought the Hennan property Sat 17 Milk 50, coal oil 25, bread 21 Sun 18 Gen fund 25. Miss Hale & McLennan, Alex Brook called after preaching the word well Mon 19 We are having fine weather lately, murky. Went to Cornwall in forenoon. Ginnie went in afternoon == August 1918 == Tues 20 Very fine day. Anne is here cleaning the oilcloth. I am going to varnish the floors of hall and dining rooms. Anne 50¢, bread 21 Wed 21 I went over the oilcloth in hall had to renew it with thick wax and sand Thurs 22 Ginnie went to a social at Lancaster Township. Anne stayed. Mr Freeman the si came here to go to Cornwall with Ginnie and I Fri 23 10 A.M. left back from Cornwall. Anne went to Annis at 9 A.M. we left at 10 A.M. Went to front road. Annie went to Flannigans, we went to Tranquair, he came home by Lancaster, left Annie at her home Sat 24 Milk 50, bread 21 Sun 25 Memorial service for Livingston Dunlop, who was drowned when the Hospital ship was torpedoed two days from Halifax. There were 12 nurses on the ship. William Robertson, Jim Read and Roderick McLennan, Alex Roy’s sons, called, remained to tea Mon 26 Anne 50¢. Very fine harvest weather coal oil 1.05 Tues 27 Another fine day Wed 28 1 gal coal oil 25 Thurs 29 Was working bright for our model shell showers, bread 21. Ginnie to Cornwall got me a flesh brush 15 Fri 30 Sent to Ottawa for Oleomargarine 85 Sat 31 Milk 50, bread 21. Rain, some heavy showers. Not many in church https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9fb720dc29e9fb3e79f3b9adc8902755.pdf aec0e60ad7bc7ddb12be9815ecb47e01 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == September 1918 == Sun 1 General fund 25 Mon 2 Jean phoned to know if I would go to John McLennan’s, Nelson’s, in the afternoon. They came at 1/2–11. After dinner we went off and got there about 2, had a very pleasant trip. Coal oil 25 Tues 3 Fine day. Agnes came. Pulls came, she is going to board at McKinnons. 2 loaves 21 Wed 4 We got the turkey home Thurs 5 Began to rain last night and rained all today. No. 2 loaves 21. Borrowed 25 from Annie. Ann paid 3.00, paid him 15–15 = 30 Fri 6 Paid Munday 25. owe him 18 Sat 7 Milk 50, 3 loaves 32, 1 gall coal oil 25  1.07 Sun 8 Very fine day. G. fund 25 Mon 9 Ann 70¢. gathered plums. 3 loaves 32  1.02 Tues 10 I fell at the east end of kitchen and strained my right wrist. Ginnie went to Cornwall. I am hoping to cook plums. Had a letter today from Randolph https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42504f2ea4c68289bd29b297fa1974c0.pdf 110cda6086fd6cbf93db9340b47ffcea Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == November 1918 == 1 2 loaves 21 Sat 2 Milk 50, coal oil 25, chloride lime 2 cans 30  30 Sun 3 No service. Wilkinsons son John died of flu today. Will be buried tomorrow. Roads are very bad, so much rain. No service in church, so many sick with flu Mon 4 Jimmie after bonds Tues 5 Jimmie at McMasters Island to see the Camerons. Got four wild ducks from Fernandas, gave one of them to Tipone, sent one to Tranquair. Ann washing 80¢  80 Wed 6 Thurs 7 Rain. Coal oil 25 Fri 8 Flute came to the village. 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April 1919 Sun 13 The roads are very bad Drizzling rain all day Mon 14 Some {eleener?} dog killed rex hens on us today Tues 15 3 {lo ares?} 33 Wed 16 Rain all day and {illegible} Jaimmie went to Cornwall. Got 20 from {illegible} of Bell Telephone for me Thurs 17 Dull. John {last name} came for lsabell The {Ehster/Esther?} vacation begins tomorrow, the roads are very bad Frid 18 Agnes {came?} home by train 1.1?/2 doughnuts at Nellys 20 bread 1 {likely food, unsure what} 25 {same as previous} Sat 19 Milk 70. bread 22, paid for 31 lbs of wheat hen food 94 Mon 21 Funeral fund $1.25. Got a small box of yellow horne by mail from maisn. I heat it in a box of earth. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christina McLennan Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Christina McLellan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Glengarry County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-1922 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Centuries, Glengarry County, Charlottenburg Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Christina McLennan Diary, 1916-1922 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Christina McLennan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Glengarry County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1922 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Glengarry County, Charlottenburg Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1916 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 1916 </p><p>B.5 Christina McLennan Diary </p><p>1 Copied </p><p>Jan 1916 to Jan 1922 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 1st 1916 </p><p>1916 </p><p>Saturday 1 Had two ducks for dinner (roasted), Jemmie is not well </p><p>Sunday 2 Lent 25 to Church. Jemmie is very sick, he has rose spots on his body from the middle of his breast to the middle of his back, he thinks they are shingles </p><p>Monday 3 After Court was over Jemmie went to Cornwall and consulted Dr Hamilton, who said it was Shingles and gave him a prescription He got home in the evening time 2 loaves 12 </p><p>Tuesday 4 Weather fair </p><p>Wednesday 5 " " </p><p>Thursday 6 Bisquits 25 2 loaves 12 </p><p>Friday 7 Mrs Alex McIntyre paid the pound for 1915 rent $8.00 </p><p>Saturday 8 Milk 42. 2 loaves 12. Mrs Christie and Kalvin came in afternoon. Commission in Pt Andrew tomorrow. A Mr Manson preached today </p><p>Sun 9 Lent 25 to church. John Anges Randolph here to dinner. They all looked well </p><p>Mon 10 Ann called did no wash. Roman meal 2 loaves 12 </p><p>Tues 11 Ann washed 60cts. Got 3 eggs. Reid Murdy 704lbs of butter purn Factory. 34cts per lb </p><p>Wed 12 got 16lbs of butter, 20 in all 34. Paid Murdy $5, owe him 1.80 </p><p>Thur 13 </p><p>Frid 14 </p><p>Sat 15 I gall coal oil 18 2 loaves 12 Milk 42 </p><p>Sun 16 It is two weeks today nine Jemmie was out his shingles are drying up Lent 25 to Church </p><p>Mon 17 To 3 loaves 18 </p><p>Tue 18 Fine bright day </p><p>Wed 19 Bright day. Got $20.00 from Tar Bell Telegraph </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 1916 6 Annual {Illegible} </p> <pre> 28 10-02 </pre> <p>Thurs 20, 2 loaves 12, –12 </p><p><br /> Fri 21, Rain </p><p><br /> Sat 22, Still rain milk 42 bread 12, 0–54 </p><p><br /> Sun 23, {Illegible} 100 general fund 25. Roads slippery Horses slipping, 1–25 {wagons?} and cutters sliding </p><p><br /> Mon 24, Ann 60, These funerals in village One in St-Marys 2 in St Andrews {Fendlands?}. West the River and Mrs Peter Angus Grant. South Branch (age 96) </p><p>Tues 25, Burns birthday Not the proverbial birthday Very mild 2 yds of lamp wick 4 di 3 di = 7 2 loaves 12, 19 </p><p>Wed 26, Dull rain all night. There was a dance in Sullivans Hall last night, in commomeration of Burns 4 loaves, 24 </p><p>Thurs 27, Lizzie Walsons husband (John Lorn Campbell, died in Chacago will be burried here today, </p><p>Fri 28, Dull like mon </p><p>Sat 29, Lovely day milk 42 Roman meal 25 1 can Salmon 25, 92 1 box biscuts 25 2 loaves 12 Katie Christie here, 37 to tea Jimmie was at the Bank. he paid me $120 </p><p>Sun 30, Roads very slippery Church off 25, 25/2 - 88 </p><p>Mon 31, {Skating?} all over the road in the village people falling right and left {Last three words underlined} </p><p><br /> February 1916 </p><p>Tues 1, New Year, This is Leap year {crossed out} Fine mild day. I sent 1000 to merchants Bank </p><p>Wed 2, mild dull day 2 loaves 12, 12 </p><p>Thurs 3, Turned cold Jimmie went to Cornwall, I sent my speck, got new {limples?} and new bifocals cost 90 di, 90 </p><p>Frid 4, 2 loaves 12, 1 gall coal oil 18 4 1/2 lbs molasses 23_ 2 lbs lard 36 </p><p>Sat 5, Fine and bright milk 42 2 loaves 12, buns 10, 64 </p><p>Sun 6, Jimmie was in church the first time this year Sent 25 to general fund, 25 </p><p>Mon 7, Hannah m {name} Cromwall came by The morning train and got us in bed, she came to her aunts funeral {illegible} Pelir m Dougall, she thought they would let her off, near Glen Brook, they would not, but will let her off of the 10 20, train </p><p>Tues 8, Jimmie and I sent an order to Eatons, the goods came They are not very satisfactory, my {illegible} are not what I ordered I am sending them back and will take a kitchen clock It is very cold 4 below and -8 a m Ann 60 </p><p>Wed 9, Stormy </p><p>Thurs 10, 2 loaves </p><p>Frid 11, Mercury 10 below </p><p>Sat 12, Lovely day. 1 gall coal oil 18 –3 loaves 18, 36 biscuits 25 milk 42, 67 The clock came today 3,50 , 3, 50 </p><p>Sun 13, G fund 25, 25 </p><p>Mon 14, Mercury down to 20 this am </p><p>Tues 15, 3 loaves 18. Helena St Thomas paid me the back rent. It was 8.00 I gave a reciept for 7.00 </p><p>Wed 16, Had a letter from {name}, 764 + 23 = 789 </p><p>Thurs 17, 1 lb biscuit </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February 1916 </p> <pre> Carried forward </pre> <p>Thurs 17, got 30 lbs butter from factory 32 pr lb 7,89 {+?} 9,60 Paid {Murdy?} 1.80 I owed him from last butter 1 80 </p><p>Frid 18, 2 loaves 12, Jean came by morning train and spent the day, returning by evening train, Mary m {name} was here to tea. Turned cold and stormy in evening Jimmie is going to a party at McNiels Lancaster </p><p>Sat 19, Bright and cold mercury 4 below in am it was 3 am when Jimmie got home. Milk 42, bread 12. Jimmie is going to get a qrt of milk 54 </p><p>Sun 20, Sent 25 to Church. Mrs. Christie Kate and Duncan here to tea Very cold 25 </p><p>Mon 21, Cold Ann did not wash mercury down to 18 </p><p>Tues 22, Snowing </p><p>Wed 23, Turned fine Ann 60 3 loaves 18 78 </p><p>Thurs 24, Murdy left on early train for Alexandria to a meeting about getting recruits for the war </p><p>Fri 25 </p><p>Sat 26, To 25 lbs of five roses flour 1,00 3 loaves 18 1,18 </p><p>" Milk 42 </p><p>Sun 27, Sent 25 to church 25 </p><p>Mon 28, Stormy </p><p>Tues 29 </p> <pre> $15,71 </pre> <p>March 1916 </p><p>Wed 1, Fine day The lamb is out 1 gall coal oil 18 </p><p>Thurs 2, loaves 12 Jimmie left for Toronto Ann Hall paid $3.50 for one months rent </p><p>Fri 3, To 2 loaves 12 Roman meal 25 37 </p><p>Sat 4, Bright weather milk 42. Jimmie milk 42 42 " 2 loaves 12 </p><p>Sun 5, Foreign missions 2.00 general fund 25 2.25 </p><p>Mon 6, Jimmie got home at 7 am Ann 60 60 " 6 bars of sunny monday soap 25 25 Jimme got for me in Toronto a {illegible} Cedar mop 1,25 and a bottle of {illegible} Cedar oil 50, stormy 50 </p><p>Tues 7, an oyster supper at M Whenneys' for Red Cross Jimmie went </p><p>Wed 8, Ash Wednesday Dull heavy weather To 2 loaves 12. Got a letter from Randolph dated 5th Feb </p><p>Thurs 9, May called. gave her $3.00 missionary money 10 for presbeterial fund 25 for m, tidings 2 loaves 12 sugar 50 </p><p>Frid 10, Stormy The snow plough went through the village streets. Mrs {name} had a party tonight </p><p>Sat 11, milk 42 {illegible} 42. biscuit 25 bread 24 91 molasses 35 2 lbs codfish 20 55 </p><p>Sun 12, Sent 25 for G Fund Rev Sutherland of Lancaster got word that his son died of wounds he received at the front </p><p>Mon 13, To 1 gall coal oil 18 Jimmie left for Cornwall just after the court Jean sent down 1 doz pint cans of orange marmalade </p><p>Tues 14, Lovely day soda 10 {? starter} 15 25 </p><p>Wed 15, 2 loaves 12 1/4 lb giner 13. 1 bag wheat for 25 </p><p>Thurs 16, hens feed at {illegible}. $2.15 2,15 </p> <pre> {1?},18 </pre></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Fri 17, St. Patrick's Day cold and stormy. 10 below zero quite a number of people sat all day in the station waiting for the train to take them to Cornwall for The Play, The Birth of a Nation, there was no train. The hack is snowed up. 2 loaves 12 salt 10, 22 </p><p>Sat 18, Brght day {illegible} 12. below about 10. Jimmie went again to the station. There were a number there tonight they would be up for the 2.31 play on the 8:30. They were agan disappointed , about {11} P.M there was a train and a few men got on. it was {illegible} before the got to Cornwall. I did not hear how they got back. 2 loaves 12. 2 lbs {illegible} 20. Milk 42 g 42 Katie here for tea. 64 </p><p>Sun 19, Jimmie's birthday. Sent 25 to church. John Agnes and Randolph were down. </p><p>Mon 20, Jimmie left on the early train for Ottowa. he is {illegible} men for the {bushmen?} battalion that are going to Britain and France to cut down forests 2 loaves 12, 12 </p><p>Tues 21, Jimmie missed the connection from Ottawa at Pt {Polycape?} and had to get {illegible} to Lancaster then drove home about 11 P.M. </p><p>Wed 22, Bright day. Cold wind. Jimmie has a heavy cold 2 loaves 12. Sent a letter to Marion , 12 </p><p>Thurs 23, Roman meal 25 rolled oats 25 coal oil 18 {illegble} at 4 a.m. 2, 73 2 below 2 loaves 12 </p><p>Fri 24, {Lovely?} day, a great deal of trafficon the roads the snow is very deep. Gave Mary m Lennan 1.00 for {illegible} </p><p>Sat, milk 42. Jimmie 42 4 loaves 24 1 {illegible} 30, 96 </p><p>Sun 26, Fine day Mrs Christie Katie &amp; Dunkie here to tea The roads are goung fast, travelling will be bad the snow is so deep Sent 25 to church Jimmi not out yet, 25 </p><p>Mon 27, Very fine day. roads very bad. </p><p>Tues 28, My birthday I was born 1836. 80 years To 2 loaves 12, 3-16 / 10 10 </p><p>March 1916 </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Carried_forward">Carried forward</span></h2> <p>Tues 28, My birthday 80 years. Fine day Farquhar and Jean came on the 5:30 Am. had tea went back on 8.p.m. Far brought me a silk coat. Gladys sent me some dish cloths and face cloth </p><p>Wed 29 </p><p>{Written sideways, Christina possibly showing signs of dementia} </p><p>Mon 29, Carried from page 11 Carried forward $9.57 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 1916 </p><p>Sat 1 Fine day. Milk 42, Jim 42, 4 loaves 24 = 66 _ _ _ 44 </p><p>Sun 2 Fine day not many in church G fennel 25 25 </p><p>Mon 3 Bright day. Arm, 60ts Concert for recuiting in </p> <pre> L Andrews Hall tonight </pre> <p>Tues 4 1 gall Coal oil 18. 2lbs lard 26 54 </p><p>Wed 5 2 loaves 12 12 </p><p>Thu 6 Snow slush </p><p>Fri 7 Same weather 4 loaves 24 24 </p><p>Sat 8 Gordon paid $10. Cash. Credit 2 = 12 rent </p> <pre> Milk 42, Jim 42, Roman meal 25 67 Mrs. Stewart, Christie &amp; Annie were in Mrs. Stewart said Mrs Cook asked her to tell me the Easter offering was for Quebec this year. I gave 1.00 tenth </pre> <p>Sun 9 Lent 25 to church 25 </p><p>Mon 10 The anniversary of my marriage 1862 </p><p>Tues 11 Sent a letter to Mariere 3,&#160;% 3 loaves 18 21 </p><p>Wed 12 I {unsure} the Post-office to Marion %4lbs butter this week 1.32 </p><p>Thurs 13 Murdy sold his house to Duff Maprs grandson </p> <pre> I began to clean the dining room cupboards yesterday cleaned 3 shelves, finished {unsure} </pre> <p>Fri 14 Commenced to clean bedroom cupboard. 11.AM </p> <pre> a storm of snow from the east Just cleaned 3 shelves and thei <s>dishes</s> contents </pre> <p>Sat 15 Milk 42, {unsure} 42 4 loaves 24 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p><br /> </p> May 1916<table><tbody><tr> <td>The Date</td> <td>Her Entry</td> <td>Money</td> </tr><tr> <td>Mon 1</td> <td>{illegible}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues 2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed 3</td> <td>2 loaves</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu 4</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri 5</td> <td>Mary Jane down for Katie. She brought us a bag of {illegible}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat 6</td> <td>milk 42 {illegible} 42 bread 12 2 lbs butter at {illegible} 35 per lb =70 Jimmie went fishing caught 5 {dunfish?} </td> <td>{54?} 70</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> d<table><tbody><tr> <td>&lt;/t1&gt; &lt;t&gt; </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> d &lt;t&gt; <table><tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="mw-empty-elt"></tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 1916 </p><p>Carried forward {15 19} </p><p>Wed 26 Still drizzling, Jimmie got in his load of hay Donald {illegible} brought the hay on our home meadow. he has it {culed} but did not get it in To 2 loaves 12 Mary brought me a layer cake, {illegible} 12 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>56 January 1918 Tues 29 We had no January than mel this year 2 lbs of oleo margerine 38-76-2 loaves 20 bri 2 loaves 20 </p><p>wed 30 </p><p>thurs 31 I gill coal oil 25 </p><p>Gauiral back from page 60 mark borrowed $1o.oo from Jaimmie. Paid the boy Sun 31 general fund 25 mipuns </p><p>Febuary 1918 frid 1 john was down for Agnes he brought e 100 of flows that he got at {illegible} did not Hill. This wa a bright day but lake {illegible}very cold wind He did not take pay for it </p><p>Sat 2 mille 56 .. head 29. 1lb lard 35 1 gill coal oil </p><p>S<s>at</s> un 3 {illigible} day. I fund 25 Agnes came from church </p><p>Mon 4 Ann 65 {illigible} </p><p>Tues 5 Last night was the coldul This winter murcury at own house 26 below zero John {last name} was here. 90 1lb oleo margerine 38 1 can dalmon 35 2 loaves </p><p>Wed 6 Flony day 2 loaves 18? Murdy 2 {tiekul?} </p><p>Thurs 7 2 loaves 20, cheese {yumm?} </p><p>Frid 8 molasses 56 2 loaves 20 1 gill coal oil 25 </p><p>sat 9 {illigible} all day &amp; loaves 36 milk 6 lb </p><p>Sun 10 Still snowing Gens of fund 25 John can in afternoon with agnes </p><p>Mon 11 Gray foot. Got the butter for Ms M Lellan Pt raphels H5 for lb </p><p>Tues 12 snow falling heavily This is masdis snow day {illigible} wdnes day </p><p>Wed 13 Fine day {illiegible} 70 4 hole 36 </p><p>Thurs 14 Sent and order to {illigible} $13.55 box ways 30 lbs Demntic whenleaving 2.50 20 lb hi5 lb bter 47 3 bol {illigible} </p><p><br /> fri 15 I am pretty tad with {illigible} down for {john?} John for {illigible} </p><p>Sat 16 pan head 36 milk 66 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="July_1918">July 1918</span></h2> <p>Thurs 11 Rain I picked all my black currants about 2 qts. and about 1 qrt red I mashed the red into two bottlesand put sugar on them, Did not boil </p><p>Fri 12 Orange Halls at Dunvegan </p><p>Sat 13 Milk 57. pan bread 42 </p><p>Sun 14 General fund 25 </p><p>Mon 15 Anne 70. coal oil 25. Had new hot water boiler </p><p>Col I was washing the supper dishes. Freighters Greek and Ship Oman popped in. They remained until 8.30 P.M. After they left—Mrs Dunker called, she is passing over the death, by drowning of her son Alex. Livingston on the H.M.S. [ineligible ] ships cattle being torpedoed by a German sub. 90 miles off the Irish coast. The Hospital ships was returning from Halifax after bringing out Canadians and soldiers. There was over 240 on board </p><p>Tues 16 Kind of dull. I finished cutting the [ineligible] oats in the garden. There is a social to-night on two Miracle Leaves late Road Cross a light shower about 8 P.M. 2 leaves </p><p>Wed 17 Rain today. The Social was a success took in over 2.00 spent 2.40 </p><p>Thurs 18 </p><p>Fri 19 </p><p>Sat 20 Ginnie left for [ineligible] Springs. Milk 80 bread 42  1 gal coal oil </p><p>25 60 82 </p><p>Sun 21 Elders were appointed for our church </p><p>Mon 22 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_1918">August 1918</span></h2> <p>Thurs 1 </p><p>Fri 2 </p><p>Sat 3 Milk 50, bread 42 </p><p>Sun 4 Missions 20, General fund 25 </p><p>Mon 5 Coal oil 25, bread 21 </p><p>Tues 6 Cleared last night. Anne gave 83¢ for one month’s rent </p><p>Wed 7 2 loaves rain 21 </p><p>Thurs 8 Mrs. Gifford and Mrs John Sourn called </p><p>Fri 9 2 loaves 21 </p><p>Sat 10 Milk 50, bread 21, coal oil 25 </p><p>Sun 11 General fund 25, Miss Hutchinson and [ineligible] </p><p>Mon 12 Anne 85¢, Blue Vitriol 45, 3 wicks for oil stove 30¢ = 90 </p><p>Tues 13 Rain today I had a bilious turn at 9.30 A.M. I am feeling better 4 P.M. </p><p>Wed 14 2 loaves 21, 1 gal coal oil 25. Dull weather. I filled the pickle crocks, roses </p><p>Thurs 15 Very fine cool day. Tranquar &amp; Allan came in evening. They remained a couple of hours </p><p>Fri 16 Another fine day looks like autumn. Paid Ginnie $2.00 for the ground rent we used to pay Mrs. Hennan. I think I will now have to pay it to St. Robertson who has bought the Hennan property </p><p>Sat 17 Milk 50, coal oil 25, bread 21 </p><p>Sun 18 Gen fund 25. Miss Hale &amp; McLennan, Alex Brook called after preaching the word well </p><p>Mon 19 We are having fine weather lately, murky. Went to Cornwall in forenoon. Ginnie went in afternoon </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_1918_2">August 1918</span></h2> <p>Tues 20 Very fine day. Anne is here cleaning the oilcloth. I am going to varnish the floors of hall and dining rooms. Anne 50¢, bread 21 </p><p>Wed 21 I went over the oilcloth in hall had to renew it with thick wax and sand </p><p>Thurs 22 Ginnie went to a social at Lancaster Township. Anne stayed. Mr Freeman the si came here to go to Cornwall with Ginnie and I </p><p>Fri 23 10 A.M. left back from Cornwall. Anne went to Annis at 9 A.M. we left at 10 A.M. Went to front road. Annie went to Flannigans, we went to Tranquair, he came home by Lancaster, left Annie at her home </p><p>Sat 24 Milk 50, bread 21 </p><p>Sun 25 Memorial service for Livingston Dunlop, who was drowned when the Hospital ship was torpedoed two days from Halifax. There were 12 nurses on the ship. William Robertson, Jim Read and Roderick McLennan, Alex Roy’s sons, called, remained to tea </p><p>Mon 26 Anne 50¢. Very fine harvest weather coal oil 1.05 </p><p>Tues 27 Another fine day </p><p>Wed 28 1 gal coal oil 25 </p><p>Thurs 29 Was working bright for our model shell showers, bread 21. Ginnie to Cornwall got me a flesh brush 15 </p><p>Fri 30 Sent to Ottawa for Oleomargarine 85 </p><p>Sat 31 Milk 50, bread 21. Rain, some heavy showers. Not many in church </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="September_1918">September 1918</span></h2> <p>Sun 1 General fund 25 </p><p>Mon 2 Jean phoned to know if I would go to John McLennan’s, Nelson’s, in the afternoon. They came at 1/2–11. After dinner we went off and got there about 2, had a very pleasant trip. Coal oil 25 </p><p>Tues 3 Fine day. Agnes came. Pulls came, she is going to board at McKinnons. 2 loaves 21 </p><p>Wed 4 We got the turkey home </p><p>Thurs 5 Began to rain last night and rained all today. No. 2 loaves 21. Borrowed 25 from Annie. Ann paid 3.00, paid him 15–15 = 30 </p><p>Fri 6 Paid Munday 25. owe him 18 </p><p>Sat 7 Milk 50, 3 loaves 32, 1 gall coal oil 25  1.07 </p><p>Sun 8 Very fine day. G. fund 25 </p><p>Mon 9 Ann 70¢. gathered plums. 3 loaves 32  1.02 </p><p>Tues 10 I fell at the east end of kitchen and strained my right wrist. Ginnie went to Cornwall. I am hoping to cook plums. Had a letter today from Randolph </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_1918">November 1918</span></h2> <p>1 2 loaves 21 </p><p>Sat 2 Milk 50, coal oil 25, chloride lime 2 cans 30  30 </p><p>Sun 3 No service. Wilkinsons son John died of flu today. Will be buried tomorrow. Roads are very bad, so much rain. No service in church, so many sick with flu </p><p>Mon 4 Jimmie after bonds </p><p>Tues 5 Jimmie at McMasters Island to see the Camerons. Got four wild ducks from Fernandas, gave one of them to Tipone, sent one to Tranquair. Ann washing 80¢  80 </p><p>Wed 6 </p><p>Thurs 7 Rain. Coal oil 25 </p><p>Fri 8 Flute came to the village. Young John C. was in North West </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 1919 Sun 13 The roads are very bad Drizzling rain all day Mon 14 Some {eleener?} dog killed rex hens on us today Tues 15 3 {lo ares?} 33 Wed 16 Rain all day and {illegible} Jaimmie went to Cornwall. Got 20 from {illegible} of Bell Telephone for me Thurs 17 Dull. John {last name} came for lsabell The {Ehster/Esther?} vacation begins tomorrow, the roads are very bad Frid 18 Agnes {came?} home by train 1.1?/2 doughnuts at Nellys 20 bread 1 {likely food, unsure what} 25 {same as previous} Sat 19 Milk 70. bread 22, paid for 31 lbs of wheat hen food 94 Mon 21 Funeral fund $1.25. Got a small box of yellow horne by mail from maisn. I heat it in a box of earth. It looks like living Tues 22 Very fine day {Bowin?} Mary and Barbara called in afternoon It is a lovely day Murdy is taking levels of {illegible} 2.2 box. lye to make noah 13 </p></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a24095ca3bb69bb67107e7e0f26908a7.pdf f5d3c2f68b95af348f04f0c4f2428bbf https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d3b9bd01f97265a0830db5a2163213b1.pdf fa65320a5342084b56ff1c5cbf99c4e0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Ellamanda Krauter Maurer Diary & Transcription, 1922 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ellamanda Krauter Maurer Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Waterloo North County, Woolwich Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1922 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ellamanda Krauter Maurer Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Diary {Embossed in gold cursive}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Maurer (repeated)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ella Maurer For the year 1922</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>THE DOMINION</p> <p>POCKET DIARY FOR 1918</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY THE COPP, CLARK COMPANY, LIMITED</p> <p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS</p> <p>TORONTO</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Calendar for 1918</p> <p>{Calendar}</p> <p>Postal Information</p> <p>A War Tax of one cent will be imposed on each letter and post card mailed in Canada, for delivery in Canada, the United States and Mexico, and on each letter mailed in Canada for delivery in the United Kingdom and British Posessions generally, and wherever the two cent rate applies.</p> <p>Circulars, catalogues, newspapers, parcels, etc., and correspondence which is legally exempt from postage charges, are not subject to the War Tax.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>POSTAL INFORMATION-Continued.</p> <p>This War Tax is to be prepaid by the senders by means of a War Stamp for sale by Postmasters and other postage stamp vendors. In the event of failure on the part of the sender through oversight or negligence to prepay the War Tax on each letter or post card above specified, such letter or post card will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. It is essential that postage on all classes of mail matter should be prepaid by means of ordinary postage stamp. The War Tax Stamp will not be accepted in any case for the prepayment of postage.</p> <p>POST CARDS-</p> <p>Canada, the United States or Mexio, 1 cent. Great Britain, Newfoundland, etc, 2 cents. Private post cards- Upon all cards intended for use as private post cards, "Private Post Card" must be printed or written. Size of card must not exceed 6 inches in length by 3 5-8 in width. The name of sender printed on face of card.</p> <p>LETTERS-</p> <p>Canada, the United States or Mexico, 2 cents per 1 oz ; Great Britain, Newfoundland, and various other British possessions and protectorates, 2 cents per 1 oz. Foreign countries- Letters, 5 cents per oz, or fraction thereof, and 5 cents for each additional oz, fraction thereof. Registered letters for Canada, United States, Great Britain, and Europe, 5 cents in addition to postage. Cities having letter carrier service, drop letters 1 oz, 1 cent of fraction.</p> <p>BOOKS, CIRCULARS, DOCUMENTS, ETC-</p> <p>Canada, United States, Mexico, Great Britain and all Postal Union countries, 1 cent per 2 oz. Limit of weight to Canada, 5 lbs, but a single book 10lbs. : United States and Mexico, 4 lbs. 6 oz., and to United Kingdom, 5 lbs. Size 30 in. in length and 1 ft. in width or depth, must be open at ends. For foreign post limit of weight, 4 lbs. 6 oz.</p> <p>NEWSPAPERS-</p> <p>Less than 1 oz, posted singly, 1-2 cent. Per 4 oz., 1 cent (See Postal Guide.)</p> <p>PARCEL POST-</p> <p>The dimensions of a Parcel must not exceed 30 inches in length by 1 foot in width or depth, nor combined length and girth 6 feet ; dimensions of parcel for other than the United Kingdom not to exceed 30 inches in length by 1 ft. in width or depth. A Parcel must not contain any explosive, combustible, or dangerous articles. All Parcels must be securely and substantially packed and closed. Parcels from the United Kingdom or any other place beyond the Dominion will be liable to Canadian Custom duties, and under existing regulations must be</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>POSTAL INFORMATION-Continued.</p> <p>examined for the purpose by an Officer of the Customs in the presence of the persons adressed. Rates and limits of weight vary. See Postal Guide, or enquire at Post Office. Prepayment by postage stamp is required in all cases. Parcels must be handed to the Postmaster; in no case should they be dropped into a letter box or other receptacle for mail matter.</p> <p>PATTERNS AND SAMPLES-</p> <p>Canada, not exceeding 3 lbs. in weight, 1 cent per 2 oz. Great Britain, limit of 5 lbs. United States and other Foreign Countries, limit of 12 ozs.-1 cent per 2 oz, or fraction of 2 oz. with a minimum prepayment of 2 cents covering a weight of 4 oz., and must not exceed 1 ft. in length by 8 in. in width and 4 in. in depth. In form of roll 12 in. in length and 6 in. in diameter.</p> <p>COMMISSIONS ON MONEY ORDERS-</p> <p>A War Tax of 2 cents will be charged on each Money Order irrespective of the amount.</p> <p>On money orders drawn by any money order office in Canada on any other money order office in the Dominion, the United States, Mexico, British Guiana, Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, the Leeward Islands or Newfoundland, the commission is as follows :</p> <p>For sums under.........$10 .... 5 cents. Over $10 and up to...... 30 .... 10 " Over 30 " ...... 50 .... 15 " Over 50 " ...... 60 .... 20 " Over 60 " ......100 .... 25 "</p> <p>No single money order can be issued for more than $100 ; but as many of $100 each may be given as the remitter requires. Money orders are issued in Canada on the majority of British Possessions, and on certain foreign countries, at the rates of commission shown below : For sums not exceeding $5, 5 cts. ; $10, 10 cts. $20, 20 cents : $60, 60 cents ; $70, 70 cents ; $80, 80 cents ; $90, 90 cents ; $100, $1.</p> <p>POSTAL NOTES- A War Tax of 1 cent will be charged on each Postal Note irrespective of the amount. Postal Notes are bought and paid at any Money Order and Postal Note Office in Canada or the United States. The commission is: For 20c. to 40c., 1 cent ; 50c. to $2.50, 2 cents ; $3 to $5, 3 cents ; $10, 5 cents. Off cents may be made up by affixing Canadian postage stamps, not exceeding 9 cents, to the face of the Postal Note, if the same is for remittance to place in Canada.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DOMINION POCKET DIARY</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY, 1918</p> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <p>Sun. Tues 1 Very cold. Walter was busy opening the road this morning. We went to Woolwich church and Sunday school this afternoon.</p> <p>Mon. Wed 2 Very cold. Ella did her walking. Walter was on the road nearly all day and killed a {beef?} tonight. Ansley Lankin called on him and Elmo King was here for supper. Norman Hendson and Irvin Snider visited Vernon this afternoon.</p> <p>Tues.Thur 3 Beautiful day with lovely sunshine. Walter was butchtering at Koepke's today. Callers were Henry Schedwits and Geo. {Schwindt?}.</p> <p>Wed. Fri 4 Snowed this morn-ing. Rained hard all after-noon. Walter went to Creekbaufs this afternoon and killed a {beef?} at Noah Miller's this afternoon. Otto Miller called on Walter.</p> <p>Thurs Sat 5 Cold &amp; stormy. Walter shipped pigs from Elmira for the first {time?} today and got home at 2 p.m. His callers were - Jno. Stangey and Jack Harrington.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <p>Sun. 1 Very cold. Walter was busy opening the road this morning. We went to Woolwich church and Sunday school this afternoon.</p> <p>Mon. 2 Very cold. Ella did her walking. Walter was on the road nearly all day and killed a {beef?} tonight. Ansley Lankin called on him and Elmo King was here for supper. Norman Hendson and Irvin Snider visited Vernon this afternoon.</p> <p>Tues. 3 Beautiful day with lovely sunshine. Walter was butchtering at Koepke's today. Callers were Henry Schedwits and Geo. {Schwindt?}.</p> <p>Wed. 4 Snowed this morn-ing. Rained hard all after-noon. Walter went to Creekbaufs this afternoon and killed a {beef?} at Noah Miller's this afternoon. Otto Miller called on Walter.</p> <p>Thurs 5 Cold &amp; stormy. Walter shipped pigs from Elmira for the first {time?} today and got home at 2 p.m. His callers were - Jno. Stangey and Jack Harrington.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY, 1918</p> <p>Fri. 6 Snowing. Walter called at his father's place this afternoon. Leicohn Endua, Willand did mildreds. Weaver were here for the afternoon and supper. Other callers were. - Joe Hall and Quince Snider.</p> <p>Sat. 7 Beautiful perfect day. Walter went to {Orillia?} to {town?} {eale?} this afternoon. Everyone strangely violated Vernow today other callers - els. Snider and alberta allgeirs.</p> <p>Sun. 8 Changeable weather we had {illegible} turkey for dinner and had {illegible} {illegible} {illegible}. {Maurcer?} {illegible two lines}.</p> <p>Mon. 9 Fair. Walter went to Elena this morning and returned at 6:30 p.m. Callers were - Louis and Charlie. Millers wm. Pitters died this morning at Floradale.</p> <p>Tues. 10 Perfect {illegible} day. Walter was hatchering today at {geo maurier?}. Ella did her watching.</p> <p>Wed. 11 Fair. Cold eastwind. Walter killed a beef at his father's place and took it to Elena. Charles Stellaind came up and stayed for the night. Other callers - Louis miller, Enoch Snider, mr. {illegible}, annie Snider &amp; {name}?</p> <p>Thurs. 12 Clear and cold. Walter and Charlie left for {illegible} at 7 oclock. Walter killed a beef for Enoch Snider when he got back also fetched {illegible} {name?} and {illegible} {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <p>Fri. 6 Snowing. Walter called at his father's place this afternoon. Leicohn Endua, Willand did mildreds. Weaver were here for the afternoon and supper. Other callers were. - Joe Hall and Quince Snider.</p> <p>Sat. 7 Beautiful perfect day. Walter went to {Orillia?} to {town?} {eale?} this afternoon. Everyone strangely violated Vernow today other callers - els. Snider and alberta allgeirs.</p> <p>Sun. 8 Changeable weather we had {illegible} turkey for dinner and had {illegible} {illegible} {illegible}. Maurer {illegible two lines}.</p> <p>Mon. 9 Fair. Walter went to Elena this morning and returned at 6:30 p.m. Callers were - Louis and Charlie. Millers wm. Pitters died this morning at Floradale.</p> <p>Tues. 10 Perfect {illegible} day. Walter was hatchering today at {geo mauri\er?}. Ella did her watching.</p> <p>Wed. 11 Fair. Cold eastwind. Walter killed a beef at his father's place and took it to Elena. Charles Stellaind came up and stayed for the night. Other callers - Louis miller, Enoch Snider, mr. {illegible}, annie Snider &amp; {name}?</p> <p>Thurs. 12 Clear and cold. Walter and Charlie left for {illegible} at 7 oclock. Walter killed a beef for Enoch Snider when he got back also fetched {illegible} {name?} and {illegible} {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY, 1918.</p> <p>Fri. 20 Fair and cold. Walter butchered a beef this morning and went to {illegible} this afternoon. Ella went along and stayed at {illegible}. {illegible} came there after and stayed at school and we all had supper there. Harvey Schnidt called on Walter.</p> <p>Sat 21. Fine day and somewhat mild. Walter fetched the {illegible} at {illegible} it &amp; I took eight quarters too to Elora. Elora King was here for dinner. Callers - Louis Miller, Nick Hoffer &amp; Edmond Schervindt and Enoch Snider.</p> <p>Sun. 22 Very stormy. It is blowing a mixture. {illegible} and dirt today. No church service in Woolwich on {illegible}.</p> <p>Mon 23. Fair and cold. This has been a remarkable day in the history of the maurer's. Walter was at home all day and had no visitors.</p> <p>Tues. 24 Clean and very cold. Ella did her washing. Walter &amp; Seak Harrington took 2 loads of {illegible} along the morning and Walter went to Ed.</p> <p>Wed. 25 Clear and very cold. Walter took a load of turnips this afternoon. Callers were Lizzie Keaplee, annie Snider, Margaret Beuder and Willie Campbell. Roland Beau was here for tea.</p> <p>Thurs. 26 Cold, wet, wind was blowing. Walter was skipping hog at Elenia today. annie Snider went down week with him and had dinner here. Norman King was here for supper. Walter killed a beef for him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <p>Fri. 20 Fair and cold. Walter butchered a beef this morning and went to {illegible} this afternoon. Ella went along and stayed at {illegible}. {illegible} came there after and stayed at school and we all had supper there. Harvey Schnidt called on Walter.</p> <p>Sat 21. Fine day and somewhat mild. Walter fetched the {illegible} at {illegible} it &amp; I took eight quarters too to Elora. Elora King was here for dinner. Callers - Louis Miller, Nick Hoffer &amp; Edmond Schervindt and Enoch Snider.</p> <p>Sun. 22 Very stormy. It is blowing a mixture. {illegible} and dirt today. No church service in Woolwich on {illegible}.</p> <p>Mon 23. Fair and cold. This has been a remarkable day in the history of the maurer's. Walter was at home all day and had no visitors.</p> <p>Tues. 24 Clean and very cold. Ella did her washing. Walter &amp; Seak Harrington took 2 loads of {illegible} along the morning and Walter went to Ed.</p> <p>Wed. 25 Clear and very cold. Walter took a load of turnips this afternoon. Callers were Lizzie Keaplee, annie Snider, Margaret Beuder and Willie Campbell. Roland Beau was here for tea.</p> <p>Thurs. 26 Cold, wet, wind was blowing. Walter was shipping pig at Elenia today. annie Snider went down week with him and had dinner here. Norman King was here for supper. Walter killed a beef for him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY, 1918</p> <p>Fri. Sun 27 Very cold. Walter butchered at Edmond chevenette today.</p> <p>Sat. Mon 28 Lovely day. Somewhat mildew. Walter has a bad cold. His callers - Willie Campbell, Roland Beau, Conrad Hakins {illegible} and Eva Snider, Edmond Schivendt, Vivion and Kenneth. {illegible} visited King's this afternoon.</p> <p>Sun. Tues 29 Beautiful day. We drove to church with Enochi in the sleigh. Reo. Crawford of new york State preached today.</p> <p>Mon. Wed 30 Beautiful {perfect?} day. Walter went to {Jesicah Bulacher's?} today to fetch some pigs. Walter's callers - noah miller.</p> <p>Tues Thurs 31 another perfect day. Walter went to Kopas pale at Goldetree this afternoon. Callers were - mrs. {Gno?}, n. miller and Edmond Schevindt.</p> <p>Wed. Fri 1 February</p> <p>Cloudy and mild. Rained tonight. We were up to Geo. Snider's pork roast this evening. Born - 20 mr. and mrs. noah miller a daughter {illegible}.</p> <p>Thurs. Sat 2 Snowing and blowing. Waalter was shipping hogs from Elmina, went to St. Jacobs with the train and returned at 2 p.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <p>Fri. Sun 27 Very cold. Walter butchered at Edmond chevenette today.</p> <p>Sat. Mon 28 Lovely day. Somewhat mildew. Walter has a bad cold. His callers - Willie Campbell, Roland Beau, Conrad Hakins {illegible} and Eva Snider, Edmond Schivendt, Vivion and Kenneth. {illegible} visited King's this afternoon.</p> <p>Sun. Tues 29 Beautiful day. We drove to church with Enochi in the sleigh. Reo. Crawford of new york State preached today.</p> <p>Mon. Wed 30 Beautiful {perfect?} day. Walter went to {Jesicah Bulacher's?} today to fetch some pigs. Walter's callers - noah miller.</p> <p>Tues Thurs 31 another perfect day. Walter went to Kopas pale at Goldetree this afternoon. Callers were - mrs. {gno?}, n. miller and Edmond Schevindt.</p> <p>Wed. Fri 1 February</p> <p>Cloudy and mild. Rained tonight. We were up to Geo. Snider's pork roast this evening. Born - 20 mr. and mrs. noah miller a daughter {illegible}.</p> <p>Thurs. Sat 2 Snowing and blowing. Waalter was shipping hogs from Elmina, went to St. Jacobs with the train and returned at 2 p.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY, 1918</p> <p>Fri. Sun 3 Snowing and blowing all day. Walter went down to Waefle's this afternoon.</p> <p>Sat. Mon 4 {Snowflinnie's?} Walter took a load of chopping to Floradale this afternoon. Vivion spent the afternoon at addieno Reisto's. {illgible} Ellen was here for dinner.</p> <p>Sun. Tues 5 Fair. mr &amp; mrs. Otto miller, Laura &amp; norman visited us today and were here for supper &amp; dinner.</p> <p>Mon. Wed 6 Cold. Walter's callers were - nicole Hoffer, Louis and Charlie.</p> <p>Tues. Thurs 7 Cold and windy. Walter butchered a pig for Louis miller's. Callers were - Cecil Jackson and Joe Lawern.</p> <p>Wed. Fri 8 Fair. Some {snowflunnies?}. Ella did her washing today. Walter took 2 loads of turnips to {alma?} today.</p> <p>Thurs. Sat 9 Beautiful spring-like day. Walter shipped hogs from Elmina today and got home after 6 p.m. {Elvho?} King was here for this supper and mr. &amp; mrs. Craig and Julia visited us after supper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <p>Fri. Sun 3 Snowing and blowing all day. Walter went down to Waefle's this afternoon.</p> <p>Sat. Mon 4 {Snowflinnie's?} Walter took a load of chopping to Floradale this afternoon. Vivion spent the afternoon at addieno Reisto's. {illgible} Ellen was here for dinner.</p> <p>Sun. Tues 5 Fair. mr &amp; mrs. Otto miller, Laura &amp; norman visited us today and were here for supper &amp; dinner.</p> <p>Mon. Wed 6 Cold. Walter's callers were - nicole Hoffer, Louis and Charlie.</p> <p>Tues. Thurs 7 Cold and windy. Walter butchered a pig for Louis miller's. Callers were - Cecil Jackson and Joe Lawern.</p> <p>Wed. Fri 8 Fair. Some {snowflunnies?}. Ella did her washing today. Walter took 2 loads of turnips to {alma?} today.</p> <p>Thurs. Sat 9 Beautiful spring-like day. Walter shipped hogs from Elmina today and got home after 6 p.m. {Elvho?} King was here for this supper and mr. &amp; mrs. Craig and Julia visited us after supper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY, 1918</p> <p>Fri. Sun 10 mild. Lincohn, {Edug?}, Willand &amp; mildred came down and we butchered a pig and made sausage for them today. Born - 20 mr. &amp; mrs. {illegible} Harold {illegible}.</p> <p>Sat. Mon 11 Cold &amp; windy. Walter worked in the stable nearly all day and he and Vivion went to Creeklauk this afternoon.</p> <p>Sun. Tues 12 Cold. Very cold piercing east wind blowing. Walter &amp; Vivion went to Woolevich church and Sunday school this afternoon. Mr. Buchaman a {illegible} speaker, Pete and illegible Roy.</p> <p>Mon. Wed 13 Cold. Snowflunnies Walter took five pigs to the fair and sold them {illegible} slipped his hide. Callers were - E. Bell, Pete and Gordon Roy.</p> <p>Tues. Thurs 14 Fair and cold. Snowflunnies. We butchered 2 pigs here for Pete Roy. Walter's callers were Mr. Whitlaw.</p> <p>Wed. Fri 15 Fair and cold. Snowflunnies. Ella did her washing today. Walter butchered 2 pigs at E. Bell's. Callers were - Pete Roy and noah shoemakers.</p> <p>Thurs. Sat 16 Very cold. clean and windy. Walter was shipping pigs today for Elmina.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <p>Fri. Sun 10 mild. Lincohn, {Edug?}, Willand &amp; mildred came down and we butchered a pig and made sausage for them today. Born - 20 mr. &amp; mrs. {illegible} Harold {illegible}.</p> <p>Sat. Mon 11 Cold &amp; windy. Walter worked in the stable nearly all day and he and Vivion went to Creeklauk this afternoon.</p> <p>Sun. Tues 12 Cold. Very cold piercing east wind blowing. Walter &amp; Vivion went to Woolevich church and Sunday school this afternoon. Mr. Buchaman a {illegible} speaker, Pete and illegible Roy.</p> <p>Mon. Wed 13 Cold. Snowflunnies Walter took five pigs to the fair and sold them {illegible} slipped his hide. Callers were - E. Bell, Pete and Gordon Roy.</p> <p>Tues. Thurs 14 Fair and cold. Snowflunnies. We butchered 2 pigs here for Pete Roy. Walter's callers were Mr. Whitlaw.</p> <p>Wed. Fri 15 Fair and cold. Snowflunnies. Ella did her washing today. Walter butchered 2 pigs at E. Bell's. Callers were - Pete Roy and noah shoemakers.</p> <p>Thurs. Sat 16 Very cold. clean and windy. Walter was shipping pigs today for Elmina.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY, 1918</p> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <p>Fri. Sun 24 Lovely day. Cold and clear. Walter went to Holadale with a load of {chopping?} this afternoon.</p> <p>Sat. Mon 25 Lovely day. Clear and vold. Walter open the day all wating around te evening. it's had this {illegible} at {illegible} for {illegible} at 7.00 p.m.</p> <p>Sun. Tues 26 Lovely day. Clear ad cold. Walter, Ella Vemous went a woof- {illegible} which chirches S.S. This after.</p> <p>Mon. Wed 27 Lovely. Some snow {Flowies?}. Ella did her mailing. Walter opned teh day on the road. opned the mort at the tayed home from ochoal and {illegible} a day after {illegible}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH, 1918</p> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <p>Fri. Sun 3 Lovely sunshinny day. Walter fetched a load of corn at {Elmina?} this morning and fetched a big for so this afternoon. Arthor Cragg was out caller.</p> <p>Sat. Mon 4 Lovely spring-like day. Walter took a load of turnips down to Elwins this afternoon and went to Clement's after supper.</p> <p>Sun. Tues 5 Lovely spring-like day. We went to church this morning and went to Lincoln Weaver's for the afternoon and for supper. Father Krauter went up to Lincoln's this morning.</p> <p>Mon. Wed 6 Fair. Ella did her washing {illegible} today. Walter took a load of turnips to Elwins this morning and one up to Lincoln this afternooon. Cyril went to Emerpongrose"s tonight for a week on trial and stay a two days. (Good riddance).</p> <p>Tues. Thur 7 Somewhat colder. Snowfluries, Walter was out looking for house this morning and did the choice this afternoon also helped a passing motorist. Father Krauter came down here from Lincoln's and ours. Schwendt visted Walter.</p> <p>Wed. Fri 8 Clear, cold and windy. Walter went to Richer's sale this afternoon. Noah Miller visted us this aft evening.</p> <p>Thur. Sat 9 Fine spring-like day. Walter shipped pigs from Elmina today and took Father Krauter along as far as Elmina. Ida sent me a pretty gingham dress for a present. {illegible} to school again this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH, 1918</p> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <p>Fri. Sun 3 Lovely sunshinny day. Walter fetched a load of corn at {Elmina?} this morning and fetched a big for so this afternoon. Arthor Cragg was out caller.</p> <p>Sat. Mon 4 Lovely spring-like day. Walter took a load of turnips down to Elwins this afternoon and went to Clement's after supper.</p> <p>Sun. Tues 5 Lovely spring-like day. We went to church this morning and went to Lincoln Weaver's for the afternoon and for supper. Father Krauter went up to Lincoln's this morning.</p> <p>Mon. Wed 6 Fair. Ella did her washing {illegible} today. Walter took a load of turnips to Elwins this morning and one up to Lincoln this afternooon. Cyril went to Emerpongrose"s tonight for a week on trial and stay a two days. (Good riddance).</p> <p>Tues. Thur 7 Somewhat colder. Snowfluries, Walter was out looking for house this morning and did the choice this afternoon also helped a passing motorist. Father Krauter came down here from Lincoln's and ours. Schwendt visted Walter.</p> <p>Wed. Fri 8 Clear, cold and windy. Walter went to Richer's sale this afternoon. Noah Miller visted us this aft evening.</p> <p>Thur. Sat 9 Fine spring-like day. Walter shipped pigs from Elmina today and took Father Krauter along as far as Elmina. Ida sent me a pretty gingham dress for a present. {illegible} to school again this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH, 1918</p> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <p>Fri Sun 10 Lovely spring day Walter was away all day looking for a house. Also. Smidert went along.</p> <p>Sat Mon 11 Fine weather. Walter went up to Mehlonalds and bought a lay {illegible} named dlora. Nemorn called out Kmig an dLeo. Smidris today.</p> <p>Sun. Tues 12 Lovely day. We went to Woolwirlo church and Sunday School this afternoon.</p> <p>Mon. Wed 13 Fair and mild. Ella did her washing today. Walter went to Elmina monthly fair today Collers were- Me. Fairweather also, Schwindt Solomon Beuder, and Emimerson stangly.</p> <p>Tues. Thur 14 Fair and mild. We butchered a pig for one. 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Sun 29 Lovely day.</p> <p>Walter butchered 2 pigs</p> <p>at Noah Miller's. Beulah</p> <p>&amp; Ella left for home at 4 p.m.</p> <p>Vernon had dinner at Geo Snider</p> <p></p> <p>Sat Mon 30 Fair. Walter took</p> <p>a load of chopping to Flora -</p> <p>dale. Emerson Staugey &amp;</p> <p>Irvin Snider visited Vernon.</p> <p>Addison &amp; Harvey Reist &amp; Herb, {Weichel?}</p> <p></p> <p>Sun. Tues 31 were here for supper {continued from previous day}</p> <p>Rained all day.</p> <p>We went to a duck</p> <p>raost at Jake Knig's</p> <p>tonight and watched</p> <p>the old year out and</p> <p>the new year in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <p><br /> Number of eggs</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Jan 1 2</td> <td>F</td> <td>ebruary</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 2 1</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 3 3</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 4 2</td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 5 2</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 6 2</td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 7 2</td> <td>6</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 8 5</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 9 2</td> <td>8</td> <td>6</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 10 3</td> <td>9</td> <td>8</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 11 4</td> <td>10</td> <td>9</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 12 4</td> <td>11</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 13 3</td> <td>12</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 14 6</td> <td>13</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>15 4</td> <td>14</td> <td>8</td> </tr><tr><td>16 5</td> <td>15</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>17 5</td> <td>16</td> <td>7</td> </tr><tr><td>18 5</td> <td>17</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>19 9</td> <td>18</td> <td>9</td> </tr><tr><td>20 5</td> <td>19</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>21 9</td> <td>20</td> <td>8</td> </tr><tr><td>22 6</td> <td>21</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>23 13</td> <td>22</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>24 7</td> <td>23</td> <td>9</td> </tr><tr><td>25 7</td> <td>24</td> <td>9</td> </tr><tr><td>26 8</td> <td>25</td> <td>14</td> </tr><tr><td>27 7</td> <td>26</td> <td>13</td> </tr><tr><td>28 3</td> <td>27</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>29 7</td> <td>28</td> <td>14</td> </tr><tr><td>30 3</td> <td></td> <td>264</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>9</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Total 151</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>eggs</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Number of eggs</p> <p>MEMORANDUM</p> <p>March April {On opposite ends of page}</p> <p>1 10 1 16</p> <p>2 13 2 13</p> <p>3 12 3 19</p> <p>4 12 4 19</p> <p>5 8 5 15</p> <p>6 16 6 19</p> <p>7 13 7 14</p> <p>8 12 8 15</p> <p>9 13 9 23</p> <p>10 17 10 17</p> <p>11 13 11 19</p> <p>12 16 12 18</p> <p>13 19 13 17</p> <p>14 15 14 17</p> <p>15 17 15 22</p> <p>16 16 16 19</p> <p>17 26 17 29</p> <p>18 16 18 20</p> <p>19 18 19 17</p> <p>20 19 20 15</p> <p>21 19 21 18</p> <p>22 16 22 15</p> <p>23 27 23 20</p> <p>24 20 24 16</p> <p>25 12 25 15</p> <p>26 19 26 19</p> <p>27 17 27 18</p> <p>28 12 28 19</p> <p>29 19 29 17</p> <p>20 18 30 18</p> <p>{---- divider in April's table}</p> <p>31 15 Total --- 432</p> <p>Total 495 April --- eggs</p> <p>March</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>May</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>17 egg</td> <td>1</td> <td>21 egg</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>19</td> <td>2</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>17</td> <td>3</td> <td>14</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>18</td> <td>4</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>23</td> <td>5</td> <td>18</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>24</td> <td>6</td> <td>17</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>18</td> <td>7</td> <td>17</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>17</td> <td>8</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>16</td> <td>9</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>16</td> <td>10</td> <td>13</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>16</td> <td>11</td> <td>18</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>17</td> <td>12</td> <td>13</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>19</td> <td>13</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>18</td> <td>14</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>18</td> <td>15</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>17</td> <td>16</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>22</td> <td>17</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>21</td> <td>18</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>16</td> <td>19</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>23</td> <td>20</td> <td>7</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>19</td> <td>21</td> <td>9</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>20</td> <td>22</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>20</td> <td>23</td> <td>24</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>20</td> <td>24</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>21</td> <td>25</td> <td>9</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>40</td> <td>26</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>20</td> <td>27</td> <td>6</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>22</td> <td>28</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>20</td> <td>29</td> <td>8</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>20</td> <td>30</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>381 egg.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>613 egg.</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>July</td> <td></td> <td>August</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>11 eggs.</td> <td>1</td> <td>19</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>20 eggs.</td> <td>2</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>9 eggs.</td> <td>3</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>12 eggs.</td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>15</td> <td>6</td> <td>8</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>19</td> <td>7</td> <td>9</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>13</td> <td>8</td> <td>14</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>7</td> <td>9</td> <td>13</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>8</td> <td>10</td> <td>6</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>10</td> <td>11</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>11</td> <td>12</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>8</td> <td>13</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>6</td> <td>14</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>9</td> <td>15</td> <td>29</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>5</td> <td>16</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>9</td> <td>17</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>5</td> <td>18</td> <td>9</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>25</td> <td>19</td> <td>23</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>12</td> <td>20</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>5</td> <td>21</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>5</td> <td>22</td> <td>9</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>9</td> <td>23</td> <td>4</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>10</td> <td>24</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>10</td> <td>25</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>11</td> <td>26</td> <td>6</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>11</td> <td>27</td> <td>6</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>7</td> <td>28</td> <td>6</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>5</td> <td>29</td> <td>13</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>36</td> <td>30</td> <td>28</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>1</td> <td>31</td> <td>14</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>342 eggs</td> <td></td> <td>356</td> </tr><tr><td>Total for July</td> <td></td> <td>Total for August</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>September</td> <td></td> <td>October</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>9 egg</td> <td>1</td> <td>5 eggs.</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>10</td> <td>2</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>16</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>14</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>9</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>11</td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>8</td> <td>7</td> <td>7</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>8</td> <td>8</td> <td>8</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>8</td> <td>9</td> <td>9</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>5</td> <td>11</td> <td>4</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>16</td> <td>12</td> <td>4</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>8</td> <td>13</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>9</td> <td>14</td> <td>4</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>11</td> <td>15</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>10</td> <td>16</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>9</td> <td>17</td> <td>3</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>4</td> <td>18</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>7</td> <td>19</td> <td>3</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>9</td> <td>20</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>6</td> <td>21</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>6</td> <td>22</td> <td>4</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>6</td> <td>23</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>19</td> <td>24</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>12</td> <td>25</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>5</td> <td>26</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>5</td> <td>27</td> <td>13</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>12</td> <td>28</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>8</td> <td>29</td> <td>1</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>8</td> <td>30</td> <td>1</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>1</td> </tr><tr><td>Total for September</td> <td>271</td> <td>Total for October</td> <td>117</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>November</td> <td></td> <td>December</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>0</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>0</td> <td>9</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>1</td> <td>10</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>0</td> <td>11</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>1</td> <td>12</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>0</td> <td>13</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>0</td> <td>14</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>1</td> <td>15</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>0</td> <td>16</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>0</td> <td>17</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>0</td> <td>18</td> <td>1</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>0</td> <td>19</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>0</td> <td>20</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>0</td> <td>21</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>0</td> <td>22</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>0</td> <td>23</td> <td>1</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>0</td> <td>24</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>0</td> <td>25</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>0</td> <td>26</td> <td>1</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>0</td> <td>27</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>0</td> <td>28</td> <td>1</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>0</td> <td>29</td> <td>2</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>3</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>2.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>8 egg.</td> <td></td> <td>19 egg</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CASH ACCOUNT</p> <p>Eggs sold in 1922.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Jan. 14</td> <td>2 1/2 doz.</td> <td>35</td> <td>.88</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan. 21</td> <td>2 1/2 doz.</td> <td>40</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Total for Jan.</td> <td>$1.88</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb. 4</td> <td>4 doz.</td> <td>40</td> <td>1.60</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 11</td> <td>5 doz.</td> <td>37</td> <td>1.11</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb. 17</td> <td>4 doz.</td> <td>38</td> <td>1.52</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb. 25</td> <td>3 1/2 doz.</td> <td>35</td> <td>1 22</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Total for Feb.</td> <td>5.45</td> </tr><tr><td>March 4.</td> <td>4 1/2 doz.</td> <td>25</td> <td>1.13</td> </tr><tr><td>March 11</td> <td>5 doz.</td> <td>24</td> <td>1.20</td> </tr><tr><td>March 18</td> <td>7 doz.</td> <td>24</td> <td>1.68</td> </tr><tr><td>March 25</td> <td>9 doz.</td> <td>24</td> <td>2.16</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Total for March</td> <td>6.17</td> </tr><tr><td>April 8.</td> <td>10 doz.</td> <td>25</td> <td>2.50</td> </tr><tr><td>April 15.</td> <td>6 doz.</td> <td>25</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr><tr><td>April 21</td> <td>8 doz.</td> <td>25</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>April 28</td> <td>7 1/2 doz</td> <td>26</td> <td>1.95</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Total for April</td> <td>7.95</td> </tr><tr><td>May 6.</td> <td>7 doz.</td> <td>26</td> <td>1.82</td> </tr><tr><td>May 13</td> <td>6 doz.</td> <td>27</td> <td>1.62</td> </tr><tr><td>May 20</td> <td>7 doz.</td> <td>28</td> <td>1.96</td> </tr><tr><td>May 27</td> <td>9 doz.</td> <td>26</td> <td>2.34</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Total for May</td> <td>7.94</td> </tr><tr><td>June 2.</td> <td>8 1/2 doz.</td> <td>26</td> <td>2.21</td> </tr><tr><td>June 10</td> <td>4 doz.</td> <td>22</td> <td>88</td> </tr><tr><td>June 17</td> <td>6 doz.</td> <td>23</td> <td>1.38</td> </tr><tr><td>June 24</td> <td>5 doz.</td> <td>23</td> <td>1.15</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Total for June</td> <td>5.62</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Eggs sold in 1922</p> <p>MEMORANDUM</p> <p>July 1 3 1/2 doz.25' .87 July8 6 1/2 doz.25 1.62 July 20 4 doz. 25 1.00 July29. 4 doz.424 .96 Total for July 4.45</p> <p>Aug 5 4 doz. 2.20 80 Aug 12 2 1/2 0.20 50 Aug 19 5 1/2 0.21 115 Aug 26 4 1/2 0.24 1.08 Total for Aug. 3.53</p> <p>Sept. 23 4 1/2 0.32 1.44 Sept 30 4 0.35 1.40 Total for Sept. 2.84</p> <p>Oct. 26 4doz. 0.40 1.60 Total for Oct 1.60</p> <p>Sold</p> <p>Jan 5 doz. 1.88 Feb 14 1/2 545 Mar 25 12 6.17 Apr 31 1/2 795 May 29 274 June 23 1/2 562 July 18 445 August 16 1/2 353 Sept 8 1/2 284 Oct 4 160</p> <pre> 176doz 47.23 </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January 151</p> <p>February 264</p> <p>March 498</p> <p>April 432</p> <p>May 613</p> <p>June 381</p> <p>July 342</p> <p>August 386</p> <p>September 271</p> <p>October 117</p> <p>Novermber 8</p> <p>December 19</p> <p>123449egg 287 eggs</p> <p>sold 176</p> <p>wood 111 dozen</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{"Maureen Walter" repeatedly written in various orientations}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>mre waeter mrs nv water macassers wannes mrs. waanawers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{green book cover}</p> </div> untranscribed