1 10 45 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 � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Febuary the/24 1908 == 24 It rained all day I plaid with the baby 26 I got some logs a fine day 27 I got a load of sand a fine day 28 I got two loads of sand a fine day 29 I draed wood green hocksey === page 2 === == march the/1 1908 == 2 I got a load of sand a fine day 3 we went to harvest a fine day 4 I took a load of logs to mill a fine day 5 I went to mill a fine day 6 a big thaw the snow is all gone 7 I went over Town a fine day 8 I went to Church a fine day Bedy went to sandy sehose 9 We went to Harrow a fine day 10 I did chores and went over to town a fine day 11 we went up to jaspers a fine day 12 We went up to Toffleemres a fine day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2c07ee0fd3cea07ab7bfd0dd9c38b25f.pdf a8253bc0e443511d8a10bc232efb8cb5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == march the/13 1908 == 13 I went up and helped Jasper saw a fine day 14 I took a load of corn a way and went yp to yim drakee and got some logs 16 We went calling a fine day 17 I helped work and did chores a fine day 18 I went to town and cold wind 19 I went up to Jasper a cold wind 20 I broke statele and hueked corn a fine day 21 I husked corn a fine day Bedy went to town 23 I helped work and went to Town a fine day === page 2 === == march the/24 1908 == 24 I did chores abd took a log out to the mill a cold wind and some corn amold 25 I drawed some dirt and went up to Sladons a cold wend 26 I did chores and went out to the mill a fine day 27 I ditehed a little at rained a lot I went to Town 28 I did chores and went to town 30 I piled up some weed and went out to the mill 31 I put pland under the hasee and went and get some paste a fine day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/724f87d798201fc78610b65891810978.pdf 54d363d3a389d0e062a928f074c0eba5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == April the/1 1908 == 1 I did chores and sold some corn and 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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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Trayang To work in the tobaco 22 I worked in my Tobaco and went to town 24 I cut Tobaco {Previous entries we in red, this entry is in black} 25 I worked at my Tobaco https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/69668358098c15d4687909b90105f271.pdf 9eb352e8a37baea04eb2eb59e473f7ff PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d7f6ae1745a7d9acc72195676e128e05.pdf 4037a7368107b142d57eb50736e3834a PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/07099fd07489687ef7ec8ee3cd33755d.pdf e443810e1ab9de32425676fa4997bc74 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/93781cdec7d02134930cba54e9b0c4c9.pdf 433f126c33680a72f9684e079655f87f PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7ed6ac0107bf6e14c3944c35a96b6d90.pdf 328674ba034d96d71a65cc77835eb656 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == november The/12 1918 == 12 I got a load of stone and load of gravel a cold day 13 We drew mine loads of gravle a cold day 14 I did chores a cold day I went to Town 16 I did chores and helped work a cold wend 17 I drew sand for The house a trads 18 I drew me load of sand and one of stane 19 I got a load of sand and Jaspes got a load of gravel and we went To tsasad thir after noon 21 I dug at the seller oven Tawen a fine day 21 I finished diging my sellen a fine day 25 I weshed at my Teneh === page 2 === == november the/24 1908 == 24 I put in some cement 25 I put in a little cement a fine day 26 I worked at the selen 27 I worked at my faunadtem 28 I finished my faundatem 30 I worked at my line fenee https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2076fd40bb2b2dc4007900a4dbaf8258.pdf 3457161b1dcf01d02e6e602b58561aca PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == December the/1 1908 == 1 I put my fenee over Town 2 We went up to standomns To day a cold Time 3 I did chores a rough day and a cold one 4 We had a smou-atome a little warmer to night 5 I did chores a rough day 7 I did chores a cold day 8 I helped wash and went to town a cold day 9 I did chores 10 a cold time 11 a little warm 12 I did chores and went to town === page 2 === == December the/14 1908 == 14 I did chores and went to a farmsteed 15 I draweedings corn to town 16 I finished drawing my corn 17 I went yp to Roesaece 18 I went to town and did chores 19 I did chores a fine day 21 I went up to Jaephes and got some oats and did some chores 22 I went up To Basesdes and to [unsure] 23 I went to town I got to Town everyt day rain or shine 24 I st naphed some tobaco a fine day 25 we went up to sephue a fine day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/17f892635d6cdf90fd59d2abc46e9754.pdf b732e6c8dbc06d2c40676e4ae513652a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == December the/20 1908 == 26 I stiphed Tobaco and went up to Jaspers 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ca57773d63f1d9cb9dd644eaa61d7405 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/07884c2d45a5572875b5d72ba81bd03d.pdf 0d2423e0c94b5980d85c1fa2c241f017 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b3fc9e3ff49a32a5540e1b63396db982.pdf 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. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dea3ed26d474b2f5c848c23f5318781b.pdf c6ae9bd33483c6f1f7ceefadd3e22517 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == April the 28 1909 == 28 I worked at the house a cold day 29 Body Snider and I put on lath 30 We put on lath a cold time == May the 1 1909 == 1 We put on lath on the new house 3 I worked at the new house 4 I finished the lathing to day 5 I went to Town and worked for Bert Tedrem a fine day 6 I did nothing a very fine day 7 a rainy rain and another fine day 8 We went to the lake a fine day 9 a rainy day and a wet time 10 More rain more wet a wet time 11 I leveled the yard over Town 12 I worked fore the Boys a fine day 10 13 I worked for the boys 10 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/76295099832e254edb05d73368db82bf.pdf b04f71a74e17d7cd45909e4cf805fc09 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == May the 14 1909 == 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 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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 tea and did chores 8 I pottered around home and worked this afternoon 9 I worked for Bert a fine day rain to night 10 I worked for Bert a fine day 11 I worked for Bert https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a10b2900d8286af45c259d449cd59162.pdf c0c91a7a506a645f9cd3e36d4ddb4f52 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == September the 13 1909 == 13 I worked for Bert Opleng down on the Bording house by the Station a fine day 14 a hot day We went out to put the rof on the barn of the Boy I crost the road from our farm 15 We worked on the rof to day 16 Bert and I had shingels all day a fine day 17 We finished the shingels on pete barn 18 We finished down to the bording house 20 We worked on Morles house a fine day 21 We worked at Morles == September the 22 1909 == 22 I plowed and went down to the farm 23 We worked at morles house 24 I went to a tea a fine day 25 I got the horse shoed 27 I put in some wheat a fine day 28 I got a load of wood 29 I helped Even and cut corn 30 I cut corn https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7880bba79d37a879ad4708a3f2910eff.pdf 42ccf2460bae76d9daf127d5991f05e4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == October the 1 1909 == 1 I cut corn a fine day 2 I got brick for the well 4 I worked at the well 5 I worked at the well 6 finished the well and did other work 7 I drawed manuer a fine day 8 I cut some logs into and helped Even with his corn 9 I helped silas Wagle with his corn 11 I took logs to mill 12 I husked corn a cold wind and some 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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"><h2><span id="November_the/13_1907"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="November_the.2F13_1907">November the/13 1907</span></h2> <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> <h2><span id="November_the/25_1907"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="November_the.2F25_1907">November the/25 1907</span></h2> <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"><h2><span id="December_the/2_1907"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="December_the.2F2_1907">December the/2 1907</span></h2> <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> <h2><span id="December_the/16_1907"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="December_the.2F16_1907">December the/16 1907</span></h2> <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"><h2><span id="December_the/28_1907"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="December_the.2F28_1907">December the/28 1907</span></h2> <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> <h2><span id="jenuary_the/1_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="jenuary_the.2F1_1908">jenuary the/1 1908</span></h2> <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="Febuary_the/24_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Febuary_the.2F24_1908">Febuary the/24 1908</span></h2> <p>24 It rained all day I plaid with the baby </p><p>26 I got some logs a fine day </p><p>27 I got a load of sand a fine day </p><p>28 I got two loads of sand a fine day </p><p>29 I draed wood green hocksey </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="page_2">page 2</span></h3> <h2><span id="march_the/1_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="march_the.2F1_1908">march the/1 1908</span></h2> <p>2 I got a load of sand a fine day </p><p>3 we went to harvest a fine day </p><p>4 I took a load of logs to mill a fine day </p><p>5 I went to mill a fine day </p><p>6 a big thaw the snow is all gone </p><p>7 I went over Town a fine day </p><p>8 I went to Church a fine day Bedy went to sandy sehose </p><p>9 We went to Harrow a fine day </p><p>10 I did chores and went over to town a fine day </p><p>11 we went up to jaspers a fine day </p><p>12 We went up to Toffleemres a fine day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span id="march_the/13_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="march_the.2F13_1908">march the/13 1908</span></h2> <p>13 I went up and helped Jasper saw a fine day </p><p>14 I took a load of corn a way and went yp to yim drakee and got some logs </p><p>16 We went calling a fine day </p><p>17 I helped work and did chores a fine day </p><p>18 I went to town and cold wind </p><p>19 I went up to Jasper a cold wind </p><p>20 I broke statele and hueked corn a fine day </p><p>21 I husked corn a fine day Bedy went to town </p><p>23 I helped work and went to Town a fine day </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="page_2">page 2</span></h3> <h2><span id="march_the/24_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="march_the.2F24_1908">march the/24 1908</span></h2> <p>24 I did chores abd took a log out to the mill a cold wind and some corn amold </p><p>25 I drawed some dirt and went up to Sladons a cold wend </p><p>26 I did chores and went out to the mill a fine day </p><p>27 I ditehed a little at rained a lot I went to Town </p><p>28 I did chores and went to town </p><p>30 I piled up some weed and went out to the mill </p><p>31 I put pland under the hasee and went and get some paste a fine day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span id="April_the/1_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="April_the.2F1_1908">April the/1 1908</span></h2> <p>1 I did chores and sold some corn and planted some pasts </p><p>2 U out in a anker post and went to Town Gondie is dawn it snowed all day </p><p>3 I put in some posts and went to town a snawa day </p><p>4 I put in some posts and went to town a fine day </p><p>6 I did chores a fine day </p><p>7 I did chores and went to mill and got some logs cut </p><p>8 I helped meates Blanch plower with his logs and worked over to Sayme </p><p>9 I worked over to gayone a fine day </p><p>10 I did chores and went to town 3 times </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="page_2">page 2</span></h3> <h2><span id="April_the/11_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="April_the.2F11_1908">April the/11 1908</span></h2> <p>11 I am doing chores to day a wendy day </p><p>13 I helped jasper with his rats a cold wend </p><p>14 I helped jasper with his rats a fine day </p><p>15 I did chores a rainy day </p><p>16 We cut some wood a fine day </p><p>17 I worked on the yard a fine day </p><p>18 I did chores a rainy day </p><p>20 I sowed my tobaco weed and went to mill </p><p>21 I did chores and worked on the yard </p><p>22 I went up to Jaspers and got my dick and worked onb the yard a fine day </p><p>23 I helped water Blanch flower and deteched some a fine 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"><h2><span id="november_The/12_1918"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="november_The.2F12_1918">november The/12 1918</span></h2> <p>12 I got a load of stone and load of gravel a cold day </p><p>13 We drew mine loads of gravle a cold day </p><p>14 I did chores a cold day I went to Town </p><p>16 I did chores and helped work a cold wend </p><p>17 I drew sand for The house a trads </p><p>18 I drew me load of sand and one of stane </p><p>19 I got a load of sand and Jaspes got a load of gravel and we went To tsasad thir after noon </p><p>21 I dug at the seller oven Tawen a fine day </p><p>21 I finished diging my sellen a fine day </p><p>25 I weshed at my Teneh </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="page_2">page 2</span></h3> <h2><span id="november_the/24_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="november_the.2F24_1908">november the/24 1908</span></h2> <p>24 I put in some cement </p><p>25 I put in a little cement a fine day </p><p>26 I worked at the selen </p><p>27 I worked at my faunadtem </p><p>28 I finished my faundatem </p><p>30 I worked at my line fenee </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span id="December_the/1_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="December_the.2F1_1908">December the/1 1908</span></h2> <p>1 I put my fenee over Town </p><p>2 We went up to standomns To day a cold Time </p><p>3 I did chores a rough day and a cold one </p><p>4 We had a smou-atome a little warmer to night </p><p>5 I did chores a rough day </p><p>7 I did chores a cold day </p><p>8 I helped wash and went to town a cold day </p><p>9 I did chores </p><p>10 a cold time </p><p>11 a little warm </p><p>12 I did chores and went to town </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="page_2">page 2</span></h3> <h2><span id="December_the/14_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="December_the.2F14_1908">December the/14 1908</span></h2> <p>14 I did chores and went to a farmsteed </p><p>15 I draweedings corn to town </p><p>16 I finished drawing my corn </p><p>17 I went yp to Roesaece </p><p>18 I went to town and did chores </p><p>19 I did chores a fine day </p><p>21 I went up to Jaephes and got some oats and did some chores </p><p>22 I went up To Basesdes and to [unsure] </p><p>23 I went to town I got to Town everyt day rain or shine </p><p>24 I st naphed some tobaco a fine day </p><p>25 we went up to sephue a fine day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span id="December_the/20_1908"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="December_the.2F20_1908">December the/20 1908</span></h2> <p>26 I stiphed Tobaco and went up to Jaspers and got a hay </p><p>28 I went to Town 2 times got a load of coal </p><p>29 I stuphed tobaco and went to town and got a toy for the chemmy </p><p>30 We went up to hellyo and I went to the sale </p><p>31 I striped Tobaco and went to Town a cold day </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="page_2">page 2</span></h3> <h2><span id="January_the/1_1909"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="January_the.2F1_1909">January the/1 1909</span></h2> <p>1 We stand at home a cold day and windy </p><p>2 I went to lee and to town a saft time </p><p>5 I took the easing at my faundade a fine day </p><p>6 I striped tobaco a cold day it was </p><p>7 I stripted tobaco a nother cold day Bedy went to town </p><p>8 I stripted tobaco </p><p>9 I stripted tobaco </p><p>11 I finsihed striping tobaco </p><p>12 I sound earphet nags a cold day </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 <table> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Friday. Fine day. Pa was up early and went to see Murdy, he is sinking gradually. The children slept late. They were at the church there was a night watch.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Soft snow and rain. Murdy died at noon. I got McCrimmon to take McKillop away to green valley. To 1 pan bread tick.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Sunday. lovely day a large congregation Tassie Dingwall here to stay over night.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td> Uncle Murdy buried today there was a very large funeral. To 2 pans of bread and pan for I got yesterday 60 cts % 1 lantern 50 1.10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Rain and snow today but not cold. Yesterday was as fine as a day in the 1st of May. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>Freezing in the morning, snowing in the evening. Mr. Brown left for Kingston in forenoon Birdie at the manse today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Fine bright day womens meeting at the manse. My fee 1.00 offering 25 paid for faithfull witness.</td> <td>40. 1.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Birds fee & offering 35. Bot at Willies lemons 15 sugar 25 75 raisins 9. Paid the girls rink tickets 1.00. 1.9. Very fine day no more yet sleighing To 6 loaves 30. Paid Fraser for butter lard & sugar got in Decr. and 1 gall coaloil .95. To 5 lbs sugar 1.20 1 cake chockolate 9 - 1 hank fingering yarn 1 onion at Willie's 5. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Saturday. Fine and soft To 1 panibread 20 1 gall coaloil </td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>A large congregation morning and evening.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Sent provender to mill. Jamie cleaned the furnace pipes. To 1 pan bread tick.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Fine day.</td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Thought to go to prayer meeting. but went to the Manse</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> January 1897 <table> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>Friday. Pa is not very well.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td> Raw day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>I did not go to church today. Pa is not well.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Cold high wind. Birdie is not getting a chance to South Finch. she will try tomorrow</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td> Mercury fell to 20 below zero At 8 AM was cold all day. I bake in oven To 1 gall coal oil 18. rice 25. sold Snider oats 2 bush. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Mercury up to zero at 9 A.M. Far and Donald Robertson call in afternoon. Boys draw 1 load of wood from Salunys place.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Turned soft and snowing.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>There was no Carnival last night on account of snow. Snider & James working hard to clear the ice. Mrs. Donald Kennedy was buried yesterday. A. J. Grant is very poorly. Russ went to Martintown this evening to stay a week with Dr. McLennan. To coal oil 20. tea 25.</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Snow all day and pretty cold. Randy got his suit from Fraser yesterday making & trimming 7.50, not paid. Sold 3 1/2 doz eggs. at Frasers 70 cts, To 1 lb. cream tarter 35. A. J. Grant died at 11 A.M. Will be buried on Tuesday. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>Mercury down at 20 at 7:30 A.M. don't know how much lower it had been.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td>Mercury down to 25 this morning and a cold West-wind. Snow drifting ugly day. washed in morning. The manse took fire in basement.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>High wind still and drifting. A. J.'s funeral today. The church was warmed the Corpse was taken in And the Rev A. McGillivray preached the funeral sermon. Bird had a letter yesterday from J. C. Brown.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4fc26c7f163cac13e60c0e44b1122143.pdf d26564a849427db7a1f96488de3d560e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 1897 <table> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Fine mild day. Donald Roys' wife and Alick were here this afternoon. Far and Murdy drew wood from Salways. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>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. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Jimie went to Lancaster on Wednesday to get his tooth fixed. He got $4.75 worth of wheat. This is a fine day. Jimie is clearing the round of the bank. It stormed all day yesterday.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>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. Jimie went to Cornwall Friday and did not get back yet. 10 P.M.</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>Sunday, fine day. I was not in church in the morning but went in the evening. Jimie Roy came here from church to stay for a few days. McGaughy died yesterday, will be buried tomorrow. Maggy McPherson (Blue) died in Montreal. will be buried here in St. Mary's tomorrow.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> February 1897 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Monday Fine day. Mercury at zero in the morning, higher through the day. The carnival will go on tonight. 75 lbs flour at Willies $2.40, yeast 5, Marion and Murdy are going to the rink masked, she, Red, white and blue. he as pack of cards. Bird nor Jimie did not go.</td> <td>2.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Another fine day. The girls and Jimie went to the Gore. got home about 6 P.M. I baked in oven. Ran came home from Martintown yesterday.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Fine bright day. Allie came for Jennie. Jimie went to Monro's mills, took 23 bush of oats. Got in exchange 368 lbs of oat meal.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>Far went to Alexandria in morning. got home in afternoon. Womens meeting at J. A.’s over 22 members and visitors, my offering 25-Birds 10.</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Cold, mercury up 6 below zero. Cold wind I heard that there was scarlet fever in the village. At some French house. Jimie & Murdy went to Lancaster.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>Fine soft day. Birdie & Christina went to spend the afternoon at Jimie Dingwall’s.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Rain roads very bad. Ran went some place Far drove him to Lancaster </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>I washed today, & churned. Jimie is assessing </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Baked. Jimie assess'. at the front. To 1/2 gall syrup 25 cts. Sold 2 1/2 doz. eggs 44 cts. yesterday. Got 4 spools thread 16 cts Ran got home this evening. </td> <td>28 16</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10. </td> <td>Old man on the war path. All the boys went some where with the horses I got bead trimmings 15, 5 yds. braid 10. 2 1/2 yds. Cotton 20. ballance for duebill. At Frasers. It is a very fine day.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <table> . https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/141aa0d81e15074548f38ec59797d93f.pdf d30b347f4c99a01d4052913c46486eaf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 1897 <table> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Lillian McLennan from Lancaster called this afternoon. Birdie has the Grippe.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Dull with high wind in the morning. Turned stormy about noon, now 4 P.M. wild. Sunday will be our sacrament Rev. Graham of Lancaster preached a very good sermon Not many to listen. The Grippe is in every house in the village. Our boys did not get home until 8 P.M. yesterday.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>A better attendance at church today. Rev A Matheson preached. To 1 gall coal oul at Frasers tick</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>A goodly number out for the day and The <u>Grippe</u>. The offering today was for Foreign Mission. Pa off, 1.50. Murdy is sick. Grip</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>Fine day. Jimie went off early. Murdy's symptoms are diptherie. Birdie is not so well today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Jimie off early. Murdy is better, feaver down. Birdie as usual. Abrams brought butter gross weight – 38 lbs at 18 cts pr lb .</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Jimie went off early. will not be home tonight. To 1 lb tea 25. Murdy improving. Birdie slowly</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Marion was at a party at De. La. Maters last night. Far & Ran. to Lancaster to Masson's meeting. I have a cold and sore bones. I am afraid it is Grip.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>I am in for grip.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Dougalls wife is poorly. had twins. they were buried today. Pa got 50 cts of sugar.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>I came upstairs for the day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>I am not very well.</td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Boys drawing wood, weather stormy.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24. </td> <td>Jimie left to assess, will not be home until Thursday evening. Got 700 flour at Willies 2.40. yeast 3{cut off}</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> February 1897 <table> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td>The C C's had a social Tuesday night – made about 17.50. Mrs. Ewen Dingwall died 10 A.M. To 1 gall. coal oil</td> <td>15 18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>Friday Fine bright day. sent a letter to Uncle Sandy. Jimie went to Cornwall to S. of S. banquet.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Fine bright day. Cold wind. To 1 Corn broom Far went to Cornwall. Snider paid two months rent. $6.<u>00</u>. I was doing a little work.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>Cold day, high wind. Mrs. Dingwall was buried, took the corpse into the church, And had a sermon. Uncle Donald & Mary were over. James Whitman, Davids son called this Afternoon. Birdie was out today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b17ec69806a228d4e9fb63e5a1a363d3.pdf f0a536cf4ba13e2c987947ba4c1f9b61 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March <table> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Sunday 21. buried 23. aged 81.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Snow all day, and a little sunshine. We heard that Mrs. Sandy John McDonald died today, And Mr. W. Sylvester died at Vankleek Hill. Ran & Far were at Lancaster.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Pretty good day, some wind and a little snow. Jimie came home about 4 P.M. sick with Grippe</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Dull day, Birdie & I went to see my Aunt Kate, she is very poorly, we called at Sandy John's. Sent provender to Mill, Arthur McArthur of Lancaster was buried today with masonic rites.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Fine day, made a washing, Far got word to get ready to go to Mexico.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Wrote to Leitch & Pringle, look like sugar weather.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Another fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31 </td> <td>Got a letter from L. & P. and a cheque for 139.85 for rent Far took it to Lancaster had it cashed lost 60 cts. Cost 60 cts. Paid Far 25.30 on note 4 for value received = 29.30 - 139.85 = 95 $20. is still with R M Dougald.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> {written at left side bottom of page.} July 30th. It cleared up in the morning an15d our guests got off. Mrs F. Robertson and Hellen called in the Morning. Cousin Mary was here to dinner. To 1 doz eggs 10. Paid 25 cts to McKewin for steak we got on Wednesday. And 30 for 6 lbs of stew today 31. Fine day. To sugar 25. 4 1/2 lbs at John A.'s starch 15 April 1897 <table> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Very fine day. heard that my Aunt Kate died this morning. Womens meeting at Mr. Elders. My offering 25 cts. 10 for Mrs. J.D. McLennan, 12 for the leaflet. To 1 gall coal oil 20. 2 lamp chimney.</td> <td>47 34</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Fine day, roads bad. Marion & I went to Aunt Kates <u>wake</u> in the afternoon. Saw a number of friends.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>To sugar 25. tea 25.</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>I was in church and heard Daniel Scott my off 5 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Gave 2.<u>00</u> to J. 20 cts to Marion 1.20. to Bird. Jimie is on the mend today on road today on horseback.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>To 3 spools B. thread 22 3 post cards 3.</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Birdie is not well today, has tonsilites</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Randy went to the East Front to fish for pike. Got 4 fine ones. To 1 bottle E oil.</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Fine day. Snow all day. Ground covered.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Baked in oven. The anniversity of our marriage, And I never thought of it until now. 9 P.M. To 1 lb raisin 8.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Was in church, My & Marion off 8 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Washed a few things. Snow mostly all off. Jimie left for North side B. river.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Warm. Some rain cleaned the furnace pipee. Pa took ill on Sunday. Is better now. Birdie is not gaining very fast.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>Bright in morning, drizzled in afternoon. Ran went to Lancaster. Got $20 from McDougald paid Sandy 1.50 for over shoes, 75 for rubbers 8.75 for cloths = 11. Paid Fraser $7 for making suit & furnishing trimmings.</td> <td>11 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>Rev. A Given & A. C. McDonell paid a pastoral call. Jimie got home, had finished the assessing.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Rain</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> . https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e3e7be6d94b33aa9ff6e20adef1be285.pdf b7127a054491d59eb06f112eef13ac45 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 1897 <table> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Was in church, not many present. A funeral in afternoon, A William Conroy from the S Branch, who died in Cornwall.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Jimie left this morning for Toronto. Gave him 25. for himself (a loan) 2.8. to make some purchases 25. for timber, (a barn) 2.50 to make some purchases at T. Eatons. I sent for $10 worth. Cotton gingham flannelette thread small necessaries. Turned cold.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Mercury down 16 below freezing, froze water solid in some basins in the cookhouse. Far got 5 dore 3 succers this evening. McDonell finished cutting cords of wood.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Still cold. I made a small washing.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Fine, but cold wind looks like a change.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Jimie came home this morning. Pidgan & son here splitting wood, Murdy, borrowed a cart to draw in the woods. Got a clothe line yesterday 12 cts & a 5 ct box of yeast. Paid Murdy $20. 4.5's for value received.</td> <td>17 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>Some rain Girls drove to Lancaster.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td>Fine warm in morning with high wind began to rain in afternoon.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>Morning bright. I washed. In afternoon turned cold & wet. Gave 1.20 to Ran to pay for a Telegram.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Turned cold in the night. Ground Covered with snow. an ugly day. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Wednesday snow all off.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Jimie got through with the assessment roll and went with it to McGillivray's To 1 lb tea 38 cts - 1 gall coal oil, 2 lamp chimneys 30 cts.</td> <td>38</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>To 7 lbs roast from McKewin 63 - 100 of flour from Willie 2.40. One box from T. Eaton's came on Wednesday sent for some ribbon and silk 1.82. Jimie returned 15, Had Podgeon & son splitting wood, Drew two loads of hay from Farquhar</td> <td>63 2.40 1.82</td> </tr> <table> May 1897 <table> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Saturday. Warm day, with a drizzle. Got a barrell of apples from Montreal. 2.25 freight 45. A number of them rotten, Baked in oven</td> <td>2.25 0.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Very high wind and many in church off. </td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Washed. turned wet. Sold marriage license W. Wood Grant</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Dull and wet</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Boy began the garden. Bot a grape To 1 qrt top onions 15. 2 lb butter 35 1 kettle 35. Planted top onions sowed seeds </td> <td>85 50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Fine day. Prue working in garden W.M.F.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at A.C.'s my offe 25 </td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>To 1 qrt top onions 15. Girls cleaned the dining room</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Girls cleaned the sitting room 2 3/4 16 butter Murdy has been to Lancaster twice to the dentist</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Fine day. Misquito time today sent many Uncle Donald was here and Siss. A funeral today. A grandchild of John A. Grant</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Dull all day. I washed. Far & Jimie caught each 6 bass</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Pa & Birdie went to Gore. Pa went to Cornwall. Bot at Willies 22 yds print 1.10 5 yds cotton cotton yarn 15. pad note paper 20. envelope</td> <td>1.60 45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Set out Cailiflower, 12 tomatoe, And flowers It rained all day. Bird got eye water</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Dull all day. To 2 3/4 butter 45 cts</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Fine day. Mosquitoe out full</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Girls cooked for C. E. At home. Monday night. nut meg 5. Ginger 5 cts 2 1/2 saucage</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Glenn Roy came from Church to stay. for the C.E. social Mr & Mrs H. Robertson and grandchild were here</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Sent the cows to pasture for the first this year. To 2 1/4 butter 40 cts. sugar 25 molasses</td> <td>15 80</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f75e0afbb5316493594fe62c75e9d166.pdf 3798b22ff15bef43b4b0b0aff0ca4fc7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 1897 <table> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Fine day, To 2 1/2 lbs butter 47. Sowed some seed, beans, corn, carrots turnips. Began to rain. Jimie not well Murdy, Van Kleek.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Rain all day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Rain in forenoon. Murdy, Came home at noon. Far left in the evening for Cleveland en route for Mexico.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td> Fine day, Plenty gray frost last night. To 2 bush potatoes at J.A.'s 30-60. 1 lb tea 25</td> <td>87</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Fine in morning but turned to rain Offering today from Presbetry. Aged. Ministers Pa's off</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Fine all day, Birdie & I went to make a few calls in the Glen. Mrs Dan Campbell was buried on Sunday. We got some roots at Mrs. A. Bennings. Misquitoes out in myriads</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td> Rain all day. Gave my measure to Tasser Smith for a blaser. Bot at Low's 3 yds B. lace 25 Fair. 3 yds waist lining 42. 6 yds skirt lining 42 <u>At Fair</u> 1 yds B. silicia 20. 1 yd. tarliton 8. 1 yd. Misqe into net 10. 8 yds dress goods, 15, 1.20 </td> <td>75 84 28 1.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>To 1 pan bread 20. flour 10. 1 pan yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>To 96 lb flour 2.30. To sugar 25 cts 1 pan bread 20</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>To 2 cans salmon 25, 4 3/4 lb steak tick 22. Annie Sandy Ban, here since Wednesday goes home tonight</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Dull and drizzly all day. Farquherson putting out manure.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Sunday. fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>Working at my dress</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> June <table> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Tuesday, 57 lbs stew 33. paid 28 cts from Friday Got my blaser from Tassie 50</td> <td>61 50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Left for Cornwall</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Evening. Got home about 1/2, 5 rained all day. 2 tickets to Cornwall $1<u>00</u>. gave Bird 50 for pair rubbers Bot 2 little books, Livingston Moffet Had very good meetings. Stayed at Shaw's</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>Cleared up. To beef 35. paid the 28. & 33</td> <td>88</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Some rain. Bird got home, had two flowers for me. canvas 25. straw trimming 23. Archy Kenedy, died today</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>A nice Congregation morning & evening my offern</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Pa & boys working at Farm. drawing stones for building. I made a washing. Bird is getting ready to go to Apple Hill. Marion began to serve a turn at Tassie Smiths</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Dull day. Jimie went to Cornwall to attend the jury. Birdie got a ride to Apple Hill with Dr. McIntosh, who was at Kennedays funeral. I gave her 45. Drizzle all day. At 8 P.M. heavy rain</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Rain all day, Jimie got home 6 P.M. Pa finished drawing stone for barn foundation will finish the mason work tomorrow.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td> W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at Dunlops. my off 25. Birdie 10.</td> <td>35.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Lace for Marion's dress. 50. got it at Lancaster 1/2 yd canvas 7. cts 1 yd skirt lining 7. To. sugar To. steak 45. 2 tons apples 8 cts. rain</td> <td>50 39 53</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td> Heavy rain last night. The barn was raised today. The School games came off. Williamstown made 24 points over Cornwall. Gave Marion 10 cts 9. P.M. Thunder & lightning Snider paid $3<u>00</u> has paid $12<u>00</u> this winter up till now. Tea 25.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Mr. Laird of Martintown preached in afternoon & evening.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Made a bit washing. To sugar</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Baked in oven. Boys went to Lancaster</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0db83a18a5d6a789d033782fc73606af.pdf 6a3374621f7369d03b804bac849960cc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 1895{7?} <table> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>To. sausages 20, stew 24.</td> <td>44</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Fine day done a little weeding in onions.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Marion & Murdy went to Cornwall to the school games. Cornwall won on Lacrosse and is ahead of Williamstown. Gave Marion</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Done some weeding and planted beans. Murdy hoed potatoes & corn. Beef 54 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Fine day but cool. Mr. McKay of Summerston preached. Mr. Mathewson in evening.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Monday, washed.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Jimie drove Kate to Murdy's buggy to Cornwall to the Jubilee, Murdy & Ran We saw in the star An account of an earthquake in Mexico. Bonfire on brick yard. Some boys stole the cannon from Martintown last night.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>To 100 flour at Willies 2.20.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Baked in oven. To sugar 25.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>To sausage 27 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26. </td> <td>Marion drove to Apple Hill for Birdie. Flora McLennan from Kenyon came with her niece Flora Ann to try the Entrance exam next week. Mrs. Grenley & Mrs. Kennedy spent the afternoon here. To canned apples 15 cts.</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>I went to Mr. Watsons preaching. he had communion.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>To rice & raisins 20 cts. occasional drizzles</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td>To stew 18 sausage 25. Gentle rain. 9 P. M</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Rained last night now 7 P.M. Clearing up. Baked in oven. To 2 1/2 lbs butter 40. lemon biscuit 10 Flora McLennan came in afternoon for Flora Ann.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> July 1897 <table> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Thursday. Birdie & I went to the W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society meeting at John Rosses. My offer 25 Bird 10. paid the Presbyterial fee 10 each. </td> <td>35 20 71</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>To 2 3/4 butter 44, beef stew 27</td> <td>71</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>To sugar 25.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Very hot. Mercury, up to 84. Mr. Given at home and preached.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>I washed in Morning. got 1 1/2 lbs butter 24. corn starch 10 cts. Mercury, up to 94</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Jimie, D.D. And a Mifs Fergusson called on their way to Lancaster and took Birdie with them. Jimie went and took Marion. The District Council meet there.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Girls all back from Lancaster reports a good time Bessie co helfer calf. her second </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Still hot D.R. McDonald left for Mexico To sugar 25, canned apples 18. Murdy put Paris green on the potatoes. Marion had two school girls to tea. Mifses. Faulds & McDermid.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Very hot Mr Given preached very few in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Mr & Mrs McGillivray in church Rev A Scott preached To 1 tin of 5 lbs butter tick. to sausage 1 1/2 lbs 15. 4 lbs stew 6-24</td> <td>1.1 39</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Jimie Brown came this morning on a bike Mr McGillivray preached. And served the table Mr McGillivray preached a sermon to the forestors at 3. P.M. Mrs John Mowett was buried at 4 P.M. It turned cool and rain began to fall. The collection was for French Evangelization</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Rain To 1 pan bread 25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>To 4 lbs stew 20. rain again</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>More rain.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Fine day looks like dry weather.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Another fine day. From Bessie 6 1/2 lb stew 1/2 lb sausage from McKewin</td> <td>39 15</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d2fd79d4144210d7b2dddceb514fe5b1.pdf 1fd61ee9ff749efa76d722020bf5e760 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 1897 <table> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>To butter 48 cts. Farquherson put in 1 load hay</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Fine day. Far. " two loads, hay. Had a paper from Far." Mexio Herald.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>A pretty good congregation. Alick Scott preached. Mr. & Mrs. Far Robertson called.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Birdie washed. Rosie 5 lb. stew 30. To 1 pan bread 20. yeast 5. sugar at John A.'s 9 lbs 50.</td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Our young folk went to Templee Pic Nic</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Hot day to 1 pan bread 20. starch 10.</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Heavy rains for two or three hours. 70 1/2 pm. two cans salmon 25. Kate Roy Jimie was here to dinner. I gave her 50 cts for butter. she will bring it on Sunday.</td> <td>20 50 50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>There was very heavy rain today. Had a letter from Mrs Kerr Alexandria. Uncle Don and Handy were here. To 8 1/2 lbs stew {Bonies?} Dr. & Mrs. Rogers called. I baked in oven. Got flour yesterday at Willies 2.25.</td> <td>52</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td> Rain all forenoon. Cleared up at 3 P.M. D. Roy's brought the butter. Jimie gave me 7<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Cloudy day. An average congregation. Morning and evening. C. E.'s of South Branch were down.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Fine day. Jimie cut home meadow. Birdie washed.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Cool bright. To 1 doz eggs 10. 2 1/2 lb cheese 25. butter 1 lb green tea 5. 1/2 lb Black tea 25. sugar 25. molasses. coa oil 41/2 lb roast 35 cts salt 10. Minn Clark & her cousin Mr. Hamilton took dinner here. Mrs. Kerr & daughter Jessie & Mr. McPhee came at 2 P.M. to remain over night. Boys put in 2 loads of hay from our medow.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>Was raining at 5 A.M. Nov 4 P.M. Still raining. To 4 1/2 lbs steak at {Bouley?} 45 cts. 1 doz eggs 20. The Alexandria guest here yet.</td> <td>55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td><u>Wet</u> Wet Our guests are uneasy. They cannot get off To 3 lbs butter 48. 1 pan bread 20. 2 1/2 cheese 25. Donald Robertson called. this evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> Turn to March {Christina McLennan 1897-1905 Diary 5.pdf} August 1897 <table> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Sunday a good many in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Getting Pa ready for the Springs.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Pa left at 7 A.M. Mr. J.C.B. left for Cornwall Murdy for Lochiel. Birdie went to a C.E. pic nic at Stone House front</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>Rain last night, dull all day. To sulphur fly poison 25. Sent $2.00 by Tassie Smith to Eatons for shoes for the girls</td> <td>2.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Went with Mr. Given to Woman Meeting at Jimie Dingwalls My offering 25. Birds 10.</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>To 3. lbs cheese 30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Jimie took Marion to Lancaster to dentist.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Fine day. A large congregation.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Mrs. Jack McPherson & Mifs Gray took tea with us To sugar 25. cheese 20. Paid Tassie 25 for Express on girls’ shoes.</td> <td>70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Rain all day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Rain all night. Pa came home.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td> All our going but Ran. went to the Sabbath S. pic nic. Each boy took a buggy , And one of the girls Kemp was here and tuned the piano. 25 cts to a friend. Entertainment in St A Hall.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>To sugar 25. Pa is not well since he came home.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>Fine day. Boys working at farm. Salway put in 1 load of hay. To 7 loaves bread 35. to 2 lamp chimnies one 15. on 8 = 23 Sent a letter and some papers to Far. on Wednesday postage on same 9. Medecine for Pa. from {Moren?}</td> <td>35 23 X50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>Fine day. a good many in church.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Washed. it looks like rain. To 1 pan bread To 100 flour 2.40 Killed an old hen</td> <td>x20 x2.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Mrs J Dingwall & Mifs Dingwall were here baluing the goods for the North West. Bird & Marion are to tea at John A.'s To 1 can peaches 20. Pa is not any better. To 1 Bottle brandy 1.50.</td> <td>20 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Pa some better today. To cheese 30 cts. To 5 1/2 lb butter 1.04</td> <td>30 1.04 10.52</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/56b927b076b71d78ce53aeff25f7549f.pdf e0ae311a339ce4533625cec4bc123769 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August 1897 <table> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Thursday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>To sugar 25.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>I was not in church. Pa is not doing well</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Washed today. To 1 pan bread. To bre</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>Rain in evening. baked. To butter 45.</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td>Rain all day. Murdy went to North L., Bird & I washed the old buggy. Pa is still in bed. Bird, Murdy & Randy went to the Manse.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Cloudy, all day. A pic nic on the Sourth Branch. All our boys went but J.C. Bird to Apple Hill</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Fine day. not a harvest day, To sausage and steak. 45 cts</td> <td>+45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td> Fine day. To 1 gall coal oil 18cts. 3 lb butter D Roys 50 D. H. McDonald paid $2.<u>00</u> for rent. Pidgeon shaved Pa. Marion was all week sick with tooth ache. Had a letter from Far</td> <td>68</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td>Very fine day. Pa sent $1<u>00</u> for organist fund</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td> Very fine day. Bird & I made a large washing J. C. Brown went to Dominionville yesterday. Pa is around today and eats harty.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>To sugar 25. 1/2 lb tea 25 = 2 cakes chocolet 15. May McDonell get my gold specks from Bouly 25 Got 44 cts of beef from Mc Kewin. Pa got a bottle of tonic from Randy 50</td> <td>40 25 +74 50</td> </tr> <table> * Got on Saturday 11th of September. 4 baskets of peaches from Uncle Sandy. Preserved them. Got 42 ln Sugar at Willie $2<u>00</u> tick September 1897 <table> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Wednesday. This is the day of the Sons of Scotland Pic Niche at Hamiltons Island. And it is all that can be desired. Our girls and boys went</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Thursday. Very fine day W. Meeting here my offr. 25 Birdies 10. To sugar 25 cheese 35 The Martintown Sons of S. took the banner by default Randy took two prizes.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Pa & I went to Kenyon spent a very pleasant day. Saw Widow Duncan McLennan aged 87 Pa saw Big Alick's widow Gave Bird for R.T. {Royal Templars} fees</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Another fine Not a large congregation</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Getting ready for the Exhibition sending flower Astors Pansys Phlox Drum "Sweet Peas, boquet To sugar 25, To 25 lbs flour 75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Tuesday, not many at The Fair, today Very fine.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Hot between 1500 & 2000 at the fair my ticket 25 Kate got 1st Prize Moulie 3rd for fat. Bessie 2d for 3 year Milk Cow</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Pa & I went to Uncle Donald's. After dinner Aunt Mary & I went to the Front to call on Mrs McKey, enjoyed it very much </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td> Hot Hot Mercury, Yesterday 86.. today 90. Pa and I went in afternoon to Donald Roys. got butter 3 1/2 lbs at 16 cts = 56. Had Harriet 1/2 day 25 = 81 <s>56</s> To 3 1/2 lb steak 25. Donald Kennedy died today his wife died in January. Hatty McPhadden died yesterday. she went to school here. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>The load who went Thursday to Van Kleek Hill got home at 6 A.M. Birdie is very tired * {see line before September 1897}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Turned cool. A very pleasant day. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Bird, Marion, Jimie & Myself are sick. A bad cold like Lagrippe.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>J.C. Brown left for Toronto. he will not be back until next Summer. Murdy went</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bdd88c2d0c859c68dd2cdb48566d85ca.pdf c829312deeb52f6b7095b640034e33d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September 1897 <table> <tr> <td>{14. cont.}</td> <td>To Alexandria, to a Conservative Meeting to select a candidate for the Local House D.R. McDonald was chosen.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td> Snider paid $6<u>00</u> for rent. To 1 lb tea = 25. 2 {line?} To 1 gall coal oil</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>To 1 pan bread 24 Churned</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>William Campbell died at 1 A.M. Birdie Pa & I went to the wake</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Made a washing.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>A large funeral, Service in the Church. To 5 loaves 30.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>To 2 quarts vinegar 20 mixed spices 5. 2 lb brown sugar 8 Marion went with Murdy to Alexandria 1 pan bread 25.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>To 3/4 yd silicia 15 3/4 sleeve lining15 3/4 canvas " 1 yd twist 5 1/2 pint paint oil 5 Spirits turpentine 5 lb gran sugar 25.</td> <td>25 39 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>To 100 flour 2.80 1 corn broom. 2 loaves 12. yeast 5 3 lb sausages 30. Jimie was at Lancaster. got 1/2 doz lemons 15 1/2 pint brandy 50. Mary Roy brought 2 1/2 lb butter</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Very fine day I baked in oven</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Fine day in forenoon, began to rain at 2 P.M. did not rain much. Mr. McLean, student, preached.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>I washed. turned cold.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>Frost last night. Sent letter to Sandy 3 cts papers Far <s>29.</s> Jimie left for Maxville today 30th: Hugh Fraser</td> <td>9.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>went with him. Yesterday 29th Murdy went to Lochiel got home the same day. Pa wrote J. M. McLennan Chicago yesterday. Very fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> October 1897 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Friday. Very fine and warm. Jimie went to Martintown to the funeral of Mrs. McPhaden. Murdy went to the S. Branch to run a line for a Mr. McKey. To roast & steak 75 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Another fine Jimie off again, drew wood for furnace in forenoon, A letter from Far</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Fine day frost last night; A Mr McCallum from Greenfield preached Jimie not back yet 4. P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Fine day. made black dye sugar 25 cts soda 5 nutmeg 5.</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Bird & Christy Cattanach arrived at Burgess's Johnson (of the Light house) was killed in Cornwall today, by a derrick falling on him. The death of Neal Dows is announced in todays papers aged 93.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Dull day Pa husking corn.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Fine day but cold. Johnson remains were brought home last night, And buried in Lancaster today W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at manse today. 12 member 3 vendors Cold have fire in furnace</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Fine day Friday before communion Mr. Matheson preached to a small congregation. Got the prize money 11.25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Rev P. Langil preached to a small congregat.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Large Congregation. Offering for Home Mission Pa's off. 1.25 Got pears & grapes on Saturday <s>11 </s>from Sandy. fare from Lancaster 35</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Preserved the grapes, Frost on Sunday see 5/8 inch</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Jimie got $1.00 of sugar at R. McDougalds 21 lb <s>13</s> 12 Finnan McRae was buried today. Very high wind. some showers. Preserved pears</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Fine day Uncle Donald was hurt yesterday by a dehorned bull. they say he is no danger.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>?</s></td> <td> Very fine warm day. I washed. And preserved pears for sweet pickles. Murdy at St Raphels. To 1 lb tea. 25. cinnamon 5 cts cloves 5. To D.J. Alpin for bosses visit on Friday</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df31bf827b44cdd933f0017fb302e124.pdf 9507ade95257cfbfc27811178a748ece Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October 1897 <table> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Very fine day. Pa sent to Montreal for $5.00 of timothy got 110 lbs. McCrimmon took it from Lancaster. paid for express</td> <td>5.00 50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>The C.E's social last night was good my ticket 15. Farquherson took the hay seed today To 3 lbs sausages 30</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Warm summer heat.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Cold wind.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Cold and raw. Pidgeon By. $2.<u>00</u>. Murdy went north.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Very fine day. Quite warm. We washed the windows on outside</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Fine day. high wind. A. C. McDonald’s bush is on fire (or rather the muck, And there is lots of smoke.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Another warm day. To 4 1/2 lb sausages 25. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Very fine day. I was at Sniders all night They have a new boy. about 8 P.M. weighs 13 lb</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>A large congregation. It was union. A.M. Mr McKay of Toronto preached a mifsionary sermon</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Monday Bird & I went to the Gore. We called at Mrs H McGillis</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Lovely day I called at Watsons, Farquhersons & Urquharts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Wednesday. Lovely day, Got 3 turkeys. Prue diggin garden</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Fine day. rained a little in forenoon.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td>Fine cold day took up dahlia, Covered strawbers Prue until 10.30 A.M. To beef 44 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Fine day. Heard that Mrs D McNaughton tailor of Lancaster) died suddenly this morning. And the death, suddent, of Mr George of New York is in todays papers</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>A good congregation. And a good sermon evening meetings very good </td> <td></td> </tr> <table> November 1897 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Monday drizzled all day Creamery opened</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>covered rose bushes took up narcisses root Tp 1 1/2 sausage 15. 1 lb steak 10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Fine day. rained all day yesterday, roads are pretty bad. Mrs D.M. McNaughton of Lancaster was buried here today. Duncan Robertson of Montreal was here to dinner. Jimie drove.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Fine and bright W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at John A's. my offering 10.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>To 10 lb gran sugar 50 cts 4 lbs brown sugar 16 3 lbs steak 30 1/2 lb B tea 25. 12 buns 14. cts 1 load 8 cts</td> <td>66 77</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Saturday. Fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Cold day not many in church. Good Sermon. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Raw day. I washed and churned. There was snow enough to whiten the roads. Colonal McGregor called and wrote a letter for Pa to a Mr Spraal Westminster in British Columbia</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Snow about 2 inches. To 4 lb steak 40. 1 lb pork. 10 </td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Some rain today. And frose it {dark?} 1 gall coal oil</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Murdy left for Lochiel at 6. A.M. P.M. turned wet. Mary McIntyre spent the afternoon here To 2 loaves from Christeene 12</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>To 1 bag flour from Willie 2.75 soft snow all day ugly day. We took home the white helfer on Wednesday. she looks poor We heard that Williams (who taught High School here for some years her, was drowned West. today To stew 30. Murdy got home, ugly night </td> <td>2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Old man on rampage last night. {Loked?} the M.D. Kate is prompter I think.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Sunday Yesterday was fine. it so raw today. small congregation. Got on Friday 1 bush apples from Gorgie 50 cts. Got a letter from Sandy yesterday</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/873180ff24b44e59b857d8beb3971f20.pdf 2e13a4749901f339a335e5d12d79b406 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November 1897 <table> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Monday. Done a small washing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Cold, very like winter</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Nothing new. To 2 1/2 lbs steak 25. Pa got the meat cutter on Monday 1.50.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Very cold ice on the river</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Skating on the river</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Cold. The ice is good. our girls did not go to the river yet. Murdy was at Lochiel this week. Jimie was at Glen Donald the middle of the week</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Cold not many in church roads rough</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Bright day. I washed. To 1 gall coal oil 28 box matches 10 called at J.A.'s in evening, Mrs Shaw was there.</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Jimie put in wood in cellar To 13 1/2 lb beef from McKewin, 81 cts. I put it though the cutter. made collop. Birdie was washing her cravennett dress. Pa & Jimie went to Lancaster yesterday to see Ewin McLennan who is visiting his old home</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Mary Roy was here last night. She and Birdie went to the Glen to see the trustees Killed the goose. Sold Moulie, to Donahue Cornwall for $40.00 Got ten today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Thanksgiving day, had preached not many out snow fell about 9. A.M. turned to rain <u>Becke Sharpe</u> has a party tonight not a pleasant evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Rain and drizzle all day. Uncle Donald & Far were here they brought a small cheese, about 42 lb</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Done our usual Saturday work. Baked in oven</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Sunday. Cold and bright. Temperance Sermon. Mr Given preached from Isaiah 28 chap 2 text from 14 to 22 verses, A splendid address</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Done the washing. Very fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>St Andrews day. Fine day. nothing going on to celebrate St. A, Bride & Jimie went to Martintown to a concert the S. of S. {Sons of Scotland} are making. to 10 lbs beef</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <table> December 1897 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Wednesday. Began to snow about 6.30 a.m. Snowed all day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at the manse for the annual meeting appointed officers, no changes, but in the president, Mrs G Symons, for 1898 </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>To 10 lbs stew 50 cts High concert tonight</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Rain and frost Old Adolphus fall dead</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Rain A Mr Wear from Avonmore preached. Mr Given was at Avonmore</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>Slippery. ice all over. Washed. Old Adolphus was buried today. He went with his son Alick to get wood at Mary Georges place and fell dead. he was said to be 87 years old. married 65 years</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Snowing all day. Murdy went to Cornwall as a Jurer To 9 lbs beef 50 cts. 200 flour 2.80 not paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Very fine day. mild, moon full tonight</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Turned soft. Ewen McLennan came to visit Kate.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Uncle Donald and Mary were over. They brought us a 6 inch strip of porl from back to belly Ewin McLennan spent the afternoon, and evening here. To salt coarse 10 cts. salt fine 10 1/2 B. tea 25. 1 5c post stamp</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Began to rain about 6. A.M. showered and drizzled all day. had a letter from Far Jimie Drove E. McLennan to lower Lancaster. 4 P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Dull day (no snow rain or frost) not many in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Rain all day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Fine dull day. Made the washing, did not hang it out</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Rain. Abrams came and paid Pa $20.00 Pa paid Aunt Kate what he borrowed of her. And paid Willie 2.80 for bag flour</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/624cdd2368a94c8d488f412ea457d15f.pdf 6a1e1d6e279200c56e469f11a906bff5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 1897 <table> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Cleared up . Got 1 gall coal oil 20</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Murdy left this morning for Vankleek Hill to be at the temperance debate, he & Pete Robertson Snowed this evening, if it Continues, there will be sleighing tomorrow. The Collage boys came home today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Jimie went to Lancaster to meet the boys. Pete & Murdy, who won the debate. Ugly day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Cold day, not enough snow for sleighs. Jimie took the sleigh to Lancaster yesterday. The road was bad Very few in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>I washed three blankets along with the other cloathes. Churned about 3 lbs churn twice a week. Killed two bobly jocks {bubbly jock = male turkey}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>More snow today. sleighs on the road today Murdy was on the Branch yesterday, he went to Laggan by train today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Turned stormy. Murdy got home in the evening Jimie is turning his big over coat</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>To yeast 5 cts. Some snow all day. D.M. Robertson and Papa went out to the 7th to see lots. 17. 18.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>McCrimmon bought 1 turkey 19 1/2 lbs 95 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td>Fine day for Christmas All our folk went to the social Pa gave Birdie 25 cts We sent 1 loaf bread 1 cake.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>Nice warm day, not many in church. Widow Duncan McDonald's (McKesec) died this morning after a weeks illness</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Pretty frosty. I washed today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Fine bright day. mercury 10. below zero at 8 A.M. Done white clothes today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>To sugar 25 cream tartar 10. coal oil 20</td> <td>55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>We were all at the consert last night. Pa bot 3 tickets 1.50 The night was fine. And a large audience.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>Hatty came today, to stay until Monday Murdy went to Laggan or Kenyon.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> January 1898 <table> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td> Saturday. Birdie Marion & Murdy went to Maxville. 14 of our villagers went to give some verses from Longfellow's Hiawatha. A dull New Year. D McCrimmon of Lancaster died today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Fine day, not many in church Jimie drove Hatty home. Week of prayer.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Our folk got home between 10 & 11. last night</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>At 7 A.M. Mercury was down 22. below zero Made a small washing To bag flour $2.65 It is storming 10.30 P.M. Jimie fixed the clock</td> <td>2.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Cold yet, Prayer Meeting in Watsons Hall</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Nice day more snow. Birdie got ready to go to W.F.M.S. at John Dingwalls but did not get a chance Jimie is drawing home wood</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Another fine day. Thomas Welling, miller of Martintown was buried there today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Last night was superbe. mild fine moon. good roads. Fine today. William Urquhart and wife called and spent a couple of hours Murdy was at the 1st Kenyon today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Fine day. a pretty large congregation both morning & evening. Winnipeg hockey team played in Cornwall yesterday Jimie was up with Randy</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Another fine day, but frosty. The Sabbath School entertainment came off last night It was very good and there was a ra<s>c</s>cbon {raccoon?} coat presented to Mr Given. I have a bad cold, like Grippe</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Kind of a rain and sleet all day. Murdy did not get home from Irraquois he went yesterday morning.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Soft the trees are covered with ice & snow two branches broke off the pine in our door yard. heavy branches are touching the ground.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eacc822320b579eb80204baba3a561d8.pdf aa245ac5c09a5cf8903f3e18e75a2a39 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 1898 <table> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>Murdy got home yesterday. And is off for Kenyon today. To 1 gall coal oil Yesterday 18 cts. Jimie fixed telephone wire at Black River McMartin's pond yesterday. Dull day some snow falling.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>Saturday. light snow falling all day. began to drift about 3.P.M. Clara Kennedy call at 2. P.M. to give Marion a ride to Apple Hill. Murdy got home at noon it was at Lancaster Town S. no Kenyon that he was. Had a letter from Sandy; And one from Far, yesterday. My cold is still bad.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Sunday. Very fine day. calm & bright I was not in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Cold, My cold is better. Pidgeon. 50 cts for rent</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Birdie left at 8:30. A.M. for St Elmo to the S.S. Convention. Jimie left at 7 A.M. for Alexandria, would go in the evening to St Elmo Dr. & Mrs Falconer were in for two hours And we enjoyed their visit.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>To 1 bottle Ellectric oil ln sugar Murdy went to Alexandria this Morning, got home 8. P.M. Heavy {fog?} tonight</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Murdy went to Cornwall. Jimie came at noon Bird 5 P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td> Mary D. Roy came to remain until Sundy. It is snowing. Marion came at 6. P.M. Murdy got 1 Kettle honey.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Saturday. snowed all day. boys went to Lancaster</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Still snowing, not many in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>Storm ceased. Jimie went out with snow plough Got 1 1/2 lb butter on Saturday, 18 cts pr lb. tick</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td> I am not so well today. I am going to finish Ran's vest. To 2 1/2 yds braid </td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>To vest buttons 10 cts. Jimie and Murdy went to Cornwall</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>To 8 1/2 lbs stew 51 cts tick.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>Mary McIntyre took dinner with us. Mrs Elder called.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td>Mary D, Roy. took dinner with us. The girls drove her home Snider paid $5.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>Lovely day. Mercury at 7. P.M. 29, some say 32. 12 all day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>Stormy still cold. George McDonald came with silver polish.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> February 1898 <table> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Tuesday, Very stormy. Ran left for Toronto</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>George McDonald got pay for silver polish 25 cts</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Birdie went to W.F.M.S. meeting to John Ross' Council meeting</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>Very fine day not so cold. Jimie drew about 1/4 cord of maple</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Turning warmer. Boys cleaned the furnace pipes To 1 hind qr of beef. 104 lbs at 5 1/2 cts pr lb from Gregor McGregor. To 1 bag flour 2.60. 1 lb tea 25</td> <td>2.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>Very fine day. Rev. Kenneth McD preached in Hepshabath {Hephzibah}. Racoon . left L for Jimie</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Jimie left for Alexandria. Pa went to Cornwall Got home at 8.P.M. Got goods for a suit of clothes $8.83. suit under were 150. 2 sox 50</td> <td>10.89</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Randy got back I did not see him</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Papa & Murdy went to Lancaster. Pa took his cloth to Fraser. To 1 yd Turkish towelry.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Fine day. sold 2 doz. eggs got raisins - 30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Friday, of our Communion. Rev. N. McKay preach not many in church. Had a letter from Far</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Rev. K. McDonald preached, Rain today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>A Large congregation. Offering for F. Mifsion Pa's off. $2.00. Randy is getting ready to go to the Klondyk</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>Very fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>Randy left this evening. Birdie had her S.S. class. on Saturday to tea. Got sugar 25 cts 2 lbs butter 36</td> <td>61</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Rough storm. began to snow last night drifting all day now 9 P.M. still storming, Birdie washed. Christy Cattanach is getting married this evening to a Mr Dye<s>ll</s> pronounced D.L. he is from Monachan To 1 gall coal oil 20 cts. Had a letter from Uncle Sandy. he is not through with his work at Niagara yet.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c52fabc74157814479dab50eaeaf4ac2.pdf 5570dfc7658d4d08dd8f3a0d09e8017c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 1898 <table> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Fine day. Mercury 10 below zero at 8. A.M. The roads very heavy. Loney sent a team for our snow plough. And went around the village</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Friday, Pa And Murdy went to Lancaster Drizzle of rain McKewin called got 50 cts for beef bot in January McGregor got 527 for beef 45 coming to him yet. Sent a letter to Far. Baked in oven</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Fine day. D. M McPherson has a political meeting in St Andrews Hall tonight</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Sunday. Storming all day. only 36 in church Now, 8. P.M wild as ever, it is the worst storm of the winter. It is not very cold. no prayer Meeting. high drifts of snow. D. M. had a good meeting last night. Jimie did not come home this week.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Monday. snowing yet and storming, no travel</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Still storming. We heard that D.M. & D.R. are storm stead at St Policarp And can not get to the Nomination. D.C. will get the <u>bulge on them</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Storm ceased but a little snow falling all day. If it turns warm we will have a flood</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Fine day people on the roads today. This has been the worst storm in years.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Doing a little house cleaning. washed windows & doors in my bedroom. Mifs Francis Willard died in New York on the 18</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>Pa & Murdy went to Lancaster Pa got his suit making cost $4.50. trimming 25. D.R.'s meeting here</td> <td>4.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Sunday fine day. roads bad.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Very bright day. sold 3 doz eggs. To sugar 25 cts 1/2 tea 25. 3 lbs butter 54 two cakes chocolet 15 The roads are very heavy. A drift in front of Kintail house, no sleighs passing.</td> <td>25 94</td> </tr> <table> March 1898 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Tuesday. Fine day. Jimie got home last night And is scrutineer for D.R. at the poll 6. P.M. D.R. first here. 8. P.M. M.D.R elected</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>fine day, Mary McIntyre spent part of the day here. Far. H. (Ewen Dugh) took dinner here Saw in the Star that Ewen McLennan was sick in Victoria Hospital. To sugar 25 cts. 1 bot Eclect oil 50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met here today 12 members present Birds & my offering 25 cts. to 1 gall coal oil 20.</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Very fine day. our folk were at the C.E. social last night. got $11. Marion & I went to the Gore <s>yester</s>today. Got home about 5.30.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Jimie went to Alexandria. Pidgeon by 75 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Very fine day, good congregation <s>Pidg by 75 cts</s></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Made a washing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Fine day. washed blankets. Bot 1 qr of beef from J.A. 6 1/4 pr lb. 130 = $8.92 1/2 Bird & I called at Mr {Watsons?}</td> <td>8__</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Sold 1 1/2 doz eggs. 15 pr doz. 22 1/2 Bot 1/2 lb tea 12 1/2 3 spools B thread 12. 1 lb B sugar 5 cts. 2 oz slat peter 2 1/2 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Fine day. All our young folk went to Glen Walter to visit the R. T. {Royal Templars}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Nomination at Russell today. Pa & Murdy went to St Raphels to see the farm. Just heard that John Boss Contracter died at Lancaster last night</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Began to rain at 6. A.M. Thawing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Showery all day. Very warm for March.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Fine day. freezing a little. Farquherson Thrashing.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Fine day. Floods in Quebec and Ontario. Front yesterday & today. stopped the thaw. Sent a letter to Far & one to Sandy. Heard that Randy was sick. To 1 lb soda 5 D.H. McDonald cutting wood yesterday</td> <td>8 5</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/61b832a0b4883ab55b40eff2098980fc.pdf cab77df0c0bb771164ccc0fe8bed2fc2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 1898 <table> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Wednesday. Fine day, sleet in morning, Sent a letter to Randolph 3. Jimie drew a load of green wood home from Farquhersons's, he went in afternoon to Curly's sale.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Very fine day. Snow going fast, The water is going over the 2d bridge. I think the water is higher than I ever saw it</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Another fine day. The Royal Templers of T had a consert in the Hall And had George Fax of Belleville. gave him $25<u>00</u> took in $19.50 <s>org</s> cost $5<u>00</u> The Ts are out $13<u>00</u> Got a letter from Far</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Fine day. sold 3 doz eggs, 39 cts, To sugar 25 pepper 7 ballance in cash</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Another fine day, not many in church. wheels are the veicles. not runners</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Frost last night. Did not show much today. Got 3 lbs of flour from Dunlop 8 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>The females in the R.T. {Royal Templars} gave cake & coffee to the Council ladt night it was a surprise</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Lovely weather. Good run of sap</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>The R.T. Council are invited to J. Dingwall Kings' Road to a taffy party tomorrow night. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Another fine day, the roads drying nicely no frost in the ground. All our young folk went to the party. took the team and waggon</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Fine day, Mary Roy, came here Jimie got fish he made a new net</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Mr Given is away. I went to hear Mr Watson</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Fine day, a warm drizzle I made some morning calls got 41. eggs today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Nice day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Rain</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> April 1898 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Friday, fine and cold, To 1 pan bread Murdy 20 1 lb che </td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Cold and raw looks like snow</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Cold and frosty, not many in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Hard frost last night. Sold 3 doz eggs 30 got rice</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Snow. An ugly day. Got 3 1 gall tins at Raymonds. To medecine for Pa 60 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Still cold. To. 1 pan bread 24.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>W. {Womens} Meeting at Elders. I was not there.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Fine day warm. Pa in bed all day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Fine Pa is some better. Mrs D Laroque By $2<u>00</u> for Fars rent yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Very fine day. An Easter sermon.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Jimie told me Mary McIntyre sprain her knee at Jack McPhersons I went and brought her here</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>Pa and I went to Lancaster to see Jessie McLennan Paid Marions teeth 12.50 Marions $3.00</td> <td>12..50 3.--</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>To 1 lb tea 25. 1 pan bread 24</td> <td>49</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>To 100 flour 2.85 1 gall coal oil</td> <td>3 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>A pretty good congregation</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>To 13 1/2 butter 18. 63. salt 10</td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Murdy left yesterday for Vancouver B.C. by the C.P.R. to see Randy</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Began to wash. Mary is down stairs</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Drizzling all day. {written in pencil} Pidgeon By 50 cts sent</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Friday. Fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Nothing unusual</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>A pretty large Congregation</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td>Mrs Grinley was buried. Very cold wind Mrs Duncan Chisholm died last night</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>Birdie & I went to the Gore to the wake house. found the family. all well And Composed</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/447823dd0b63817adc9a4e7b43a31fde.pdf 5631bb5e57d4ffa7790b8fc661bd9114 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 1898 <table> <tr> <td>25</td> <td> Monday, Jimie & Pa went to the funeral of Mrs George Grinley. Mrs Duncan Chisholm died last night. The wind is cold We had a telegram from Murdy from Vancouver. Randy is all right. Sent an order to Rennie for seeds, 1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Birdie & myself went to Chisholms and called at Roys on our return.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Mrs Chisholm was buried today, A large funeral, Joe Ann McLennan called today. Had a letter from Far</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Cold east wind. To 1 lb tea 25. To butter 10 Marion got samples from Eatons</td> <td>85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Fine day. weather, no vegetation good and cool for seeding.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Fine day, Jimie went to Alexandria with D.R. to Archie McPhee's funeral. Mary McIntyre went to see Peter and the Murchisons</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> May 1898 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Sunday Rev Hastie of Cornwall p{r}eached in the morning. Gordon Smith in the evening. Mr Given was in Cornwall</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Fine day. done some washing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Baked in oven. not good bread</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>To 1 lb tea 25. butter 50.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Birdie and I were at Womans Meeting at A.C. McDonald's. I paid my fee 1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Jimie is varnishing. M. J. buggy. To stew 25.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Done a little in garden, sowed onions beets, carrots, Mangols, lettuce, summer savory on the 4th. The raspberry strawberry came today. I planted it</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Fine day. The wind Keeps cold</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Mary left today, for Urquharts. An old man Smith came for her</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>We planted the post office lot with potatoes today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Began to rain. Paper & Jimie went to Salway farm and sowed a mixture of Timothy & grasses</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Cold and a slow drizzle. bot a turkey 10 eggs</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Cold and rain. Bot 3 lb sausages. 30. stew 20</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Worked in garden</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>A large Congregation Uncle Donald and Mary {age?} were here</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Washed & worked in garden. had Prue all day. planted corn. some top onions cucumbers. fixed strawberries Murdy came</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Had Prue 1/2 day, planted 3 rows top onions 4 rows of carrots, To beef & pork 53 cts Murdy has a gumboil, he caught cold on the train. And was sick. And did not remain in Toronto There was a thunder storm last night. A good deal of rain fell, Sent the cows to pastur The white cow was sent to Salways</td> <td>53</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ec2845f0bf9efe60eedf52e92ee59180.pdf 6d549ea974796523c9cfa9b4ccc18f3c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 1898 <table> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>No sign of Murdy's boil breaking</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Pa went to Cornwall by train. Birdie drove him to the Gore. He got the Statutes bot 1 lb tea at Shaw's 25</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>I sowed carrots And onions (tops. 1 qrt 15)</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Sowed beans. To 1 1/2 sausage 15 Sold at Willie's 3 doz eggs 30 cts. Bot 2 lbs butter 38. 3 lbs sugar 18 3 spools thread. 12. 1 lb soda 5, 3 lbs washn soda 6 cake soap. 3 lamp chimneys 2. 5 cts. 1. 8 cts. = 18 1 gall coal oil 20. 4 loaves bread, Kate D. Roy came last night will remain until tomorrow</td> <td>15 68 75 18 40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Rain today I did not go to church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Showery all day. Birdie was {bed.?} Kate went home. Their man came for her</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Tuesday Queens birth day, rain all day, done very little work</td> <td><s>23</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td>Rain all day. Had a letter from Randy. Mailed at Glenora. B.C. written on the 13</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Sent a letter to Randy. Peony sold to Cornwall.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Ro butter 40 cts bread 14. 2 1/2 lbs pork 25 To 3 lbs steak 30 tick 100 flour 3.75</td> <td>79 4.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>We got our clock fixed yesterday by little McRae 50 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td>Rained a light shower in afternoon A pretty large Congregation</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>Dull day, had Prue fanning oats</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>To 3 lbs sausages 30. paid for steak got Friday 30 Jimie went to the Front with a load of oats. to send it to Far Robertson, by boat.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> June 1898 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Wednesday. Jimie has just left for the Front with 33 bags of oats</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Thursday. Womans meeting in vestery, not many present my offr, 10 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Got the money from Cornwall butcher $33. Gave Jimie 8-. Bot 2 lb butter 18 = 36 </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>To beef 48. sausages 15. 1 white wash brush 20</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>A large congregation. Collection for {?} scenes. Pa's offering $1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Paid McPherson for butter1.05. sugar 2.00 got last summer window glass 15 cts</td> <td>3.1. 15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Planted two rows of celery. To black & yellow dye 20. 1 bag table salt 10. 1 paper pins 3. 1 paper needles 5. 1 thimble 2.</td> <td>33 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Rain this afternoon. Our white helfer had a calf yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>A heavy shower and a severe gale of wind about 1 P.M. Had a telegram from Far he is leaving for home. To wire at Willie tick</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Fine cool day. To 1 lb tea 25. 1 lb butter 17 4 1/2 lb sugar 25 1 lb raisins 9. Murdy hoed the potatoes. Sowed Dan McDonall's lot. Had Prue 3/4 day. 1/4 on 9th. 1/2 on 10th.</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>All our young folk went to the R.T. {Royal Templars} pic nic to Hamiltons Island. To 2 lb sausages. = 2 1/2 lb stew. 15</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Sunday. Rain a small congregation.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Done some weeding. Jimie went to Montreal this morning. To 1 loaf 7 cts 2 pins 2. post stamps 5. 1 bottle ink 5. A smart shower at 6.30. P.M. rice Paid 3.39 of Mifsion money. Gave 5 to Birdie 4. to Marion</td> <td>8 11 25 8.39 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>to 1 kettle lard 35. sugar 25. cream tartar 30</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/399d636cd305a2804225b4b9ac6a8bc7.pdf fb1c75538bcff61d0c915f04905fefa2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 1898 <table> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>1 qrt molasses 15. 3 lb raisins 25 2 lb butter 34. Getting ready for S.S. pic nic at Hamiltons Island Saturdy</td> <td>40.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15..</td> <td>Rain today. we got a telegram from Far he will be home on Friday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Far got home. he looks thin</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>rain.The folk went to the pic nic</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>more rain. Very few in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Rain I did not wash, went to Gore</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Weeding in garden. Jimie left for Kingston</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Girls preparing for a treat the R. T's are giving to some of the School teachers To 4 1/2 lbs butter 75. sugar 25. 1 qrt molasses 15 1 lb raisins 9. 2 lb 13 sugar 10 - G. sugar 25</td> <td>1.15 44</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Rain</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>The Friday before Communion. Mr Burnet preached & christened a baby of Givens Jean</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Mr Graham preached</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Kenneth H McLennan buried today. Died on Friday. A large Congregation. Heavy rains Offering for F.E. & Aug. Pa offr. $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Rain.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>C. E's have a lawn social tonight on McCrimmans lawn, strawberries & ice cream</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>The entrance Exams, began yesterday Lancaster Township have an Ex at depot soup bone 12 ct, Murdy left for Toronto</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>Gran sugar 25. Pa got a steroscope 90 2 doz views. $4. Far went to Cornwall I done a good deal of hoeing in Garden</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> July 18981 <table> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Friday. Nice day. Jimie will be home tomorr</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>To 1 pan bread 24. 2 lb butter 34. 1 qrt vinagre</td> <td>68</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Sunday. Very hot day. mercury 96. About 8.P.M. there was a thunder shower</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>We got no Montreal paper since Friday until today I washed. 1 pan bread</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>To butter. 34 cts. 2 1/2 yds black print 28 cts 1 spool thread 5 cts 1 bottle Machine oil, 2 doz hooks eyes</td> <td>28 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Sent the calf to Lancaster. Murdy came home</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>W. Meeting in vestry. my off. 25. Bird's 10 .To 1 lb tea 25. 1 pan bread 25. 2 lbs butter 34</td> <td>35 84</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Put in the clover from the village meadow A light fall of rain. To 2 loaves 12. Murdy went North yesterday, did not get home yet. Marion painted the Kitchen floor yesterday. 1 can paint 73 cts. To 100 flour 2.30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Saturday baked in oven 1 pan paint 35 Have the Kitchin another coat</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Our spotted cow came in this morning. a helfer. A large congregation H McDermid Kings road was buried at North Branch Cemetry. died of lock jaw, from getting hurt in the thumb</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Frost last night, Marion got 2 qrts raspberries</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Tuesday. Fine day. Pa birthday. 78 years Birdie left for Alexandria with G. Elder. Far & Marion went to Cornwall</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Another fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>Bird got home in evening.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>To butter 45 cts. 1 corn broom. Lizzie Brown came on the evening train</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Fine day. To beef 30 pork 15 mutton 20 stew 18</td> <td>83</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9b7974bf9150af24f171955dec64ba2c.pdf f1ad12c90bb9bbdc4aee5ce2dc9e2eb4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July <table> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Very fine day. To beef pork & Mutton 83</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Fine day a large congregation. Mrs Gordon Smith of Lancaster was buried this Afternoon.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Far went to Caledonia Springs All our young folk went for berries. got 18 qrts. Rev Mr Given & wife And Mrs Tate spent the evening here.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Hot day. To 1 lb tea 30. sugar 25. To 100 sugar canned the berries. Mercury over 90</td> <td>1.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Washed very hot 95. Mrs Burton & Minnie Cameron spent part of the day, here, on their way to the Island</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>A shower in the morning. fly poison 5 Pa. paid 100 subscription to Glengarrian Yesterday</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Fine day. very hot.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Hot day. 5 lb pork 50. beef 40. mutton 14 tick</td> <td>1.4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Large congregation REv. A McGillivary preach in morning. Rev. W Dunnett in evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Hot. toward evening had wind & rain</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>Hot. Paid McKewin 1.00 for Saturdays beef, And am owing 30. for ballance on todays beef</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Hot again</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>Jimie went to R. T's {Royal Templars} meeting at Lancaster with Lizzie and Marion.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td>Hot.</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> I bought a history of the Klondike from a Mrs Ferguson paid 1.50, by A. C. Harris August 1898 <table> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Monday., Mary McIntyre was hear all night she thinks to go to J.H. Roberstons today To 1 lb tea 4 lbs sugar, tick</td> <td>55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Jimie went to Alexandria to a meeting to organize for the plebiscite Murdy went North yesterday Pa paid 30 cts to McKewin for Saturdays beef. Bismark died 30 July Archbishop Walsh of Toronto died Sunday night 31st July</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Minnie & Bruce McLennon were here last night until midnight</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Fine day. To 3 lbs steak at Bousa 30 F. McRae of N.G. took dinner here Jimie Brown came, W. F. M S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met in the vestry my offr, 10. Bird's 10</td> <td>30 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Baked in oven. Lizzie & Marion drove to Lancaster, in afternoon, Had a shower</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>Fine day. To beef, 60. Paid the sugar 2 tea got on the 1st. To sugar 25. rice 15 blue 5 1 lb soda 5, Sent cows to visit. D. J. Alpin's</td> <td>60 45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Fine day, a large congregation. Rev W. Dunnett Conducted the evening service.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Mrs. John McIntosh was buried today. Funeral left John W. Calders 2d Lancaster</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>To beef 35 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Fine day To sugar 25</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Another fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Murdy left for Calidonia with Tupper</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Pa left by train for Caledonia To stew 24 cts " to lamb 35. 1/2 cream tartar 10. Willies, 3 bags oats</td> <td>24 45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Fine day. Rev. A. Scott preached Given at Perth</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Fine day. Far & Jimie went to the funeral of Mike Purcell, who was Killed by the cars on Saturday. To 1 lb tea 25. vanilla 10 corn starch 8. thread 5. salt 10. yeast 5 I washed. 9. P.M. Began to rain, Dan Dixon 2 bush oats, for value receeived. D. Bush got oats yesterdy</td> <td>45 28</td> </tr> <table> 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 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == December 1899 == 14. Cold. This morning muary down to 12 above zero in the morning. It began to snow about 7 AM. A rumour around today that Buller & Clary relieved Ladysmith and took 10.000 prisoners. 7 15. The relief of Ladysmith not confirmed. To butter 45, molasses 25, sugar 25, mop stick 15. 16. Cold morning 4 below at 8:30. Still cold. 16. Today's star says Buler met with heavy losses. 11.00 men killed, wounded, and missing. 10 guns 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. 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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. So far Nov. has not been cold but dull and threatening. 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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 & Transcription, 1875, 1877, 1879 Christina McLennan Diary & Transcription, 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, 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> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Friday. Fine day. Pa was up early and went to see Murdy, he is sinking gradually. The children slept late. They were at the church there was a night watch.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Soft snow and rain. Murdy died at noon. I got McCrimmon to take McKillop away to green valley. To 1 pan bread tick.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Sunday. lovely day a large congregation Tassie Dingwall here to stay over night.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td> Uncle Murdy buried today there was a very large funeral. To 2 pans of bread and pan for I got yesterday 60 cts&#160;% 1 lantern 50 1.10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Rain and snow today but not cold. Yesterday was as fine as a day in the 1st of May. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>Freezing in the morning, snowing in the evening. Mr. Brown left for Kingston in forenoon Birdie at the manse today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Fine bright day womens meeting at the manse. My fee 1.00 offering 25 paid for faithfull witness.</td> <td>40. 1.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Birds fee &amp; offering 35. Bot at Willies lemons 15 sugar 25 75 raisins 9. Paid the girls rink tickets 1.00. 1.9. <p>Very fine day no more yet sleighing To 6 loaves 30. Paid Fraser for butter lard &amp; sugar got in Decr. and 1 gall coaloil .95. To 5 lbs sugar 1.20 </p> 1 cake chockolate 9 - 1 hank fingering yarn 1 onion at Willie's 5. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Saturday. Fine and soft To 1 panibread 20 1 gall coaloil </td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>A large congregation morning and evening.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Sent provender to mill. Jamie cleaned the furnace pipes. To 1 pan bread tick.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Fine day.</td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Thought to go to prayer meeting. but went to the Manse</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> January 1897 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>15.</td> <td>Friday. Pa is not very well.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td> Raw day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>I did not go to church today. Pa is not well.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Cold high wind. Birdie is not getting a chance to South Finch. she will try tomorrow</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td> Mercury fell to 20 below zero At 8 AM was cold all day. I bake in oven To 1 gall coal oil 18. rice 25. sold Snider oats 2 bush. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Mercury up to zero at 9 A.M. Far and Donald Robertson call in afternoon. Boys draw 1 load of wood from Salunys place.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Turned soft and snowing.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>There was no Carnival last night on account of snow. Snider &amp; James working hard to clear the ice. Mrs. Donald Kennedy was buried yesterday. A. J. Grant is very poorly. Russ went to Martintown this evening to stay a week with Dr. McLennan. To coal oil 20. tea 25.</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Snow all day and pretty cold. Randy got his suit from Fraser yesterday making &amp; trimming 7.50, not paid. Sold 3 1/2 doz eggs. at Frasers 70 cts, To 1 lb. cream tarter 35. A. J. Grant died at 11 A.M. Will be buried on Tuesday. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>Mercury down at 20 at 7:30 A.M. don't know how much lower it had been.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td>Mercury down to 25 this morning and a cold West-wind. Snow drifting ugly day. washed in morning. The manse took fire in basement.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>High wind still and drifting. A. J.'s funeral today. The church was warmed the Corpse was taken in And the Rev A. McGillivray preached the funeral sermon. Bird had a letter yesterday from J. C. Brown.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 1897 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Fine mild day. Donald Roys' wife and Alick were here this afternoon. Far and Murdy drew wood from Salways. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>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. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Jimie went to Lancaster on Wednesday to get his tooth fixed. He got $4.75 worth of wheat. This is a fine day. Jimie is clearing the round of the bank. It stormed all day yesterday.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>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. Jimie went to Cornwall Friday and did not get back yet. 10 P.M.</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>Sunday, fine day. I was not in church in the morning but went in the evening. Jimie Roy came here from church to stay for a few days. McGaughy died yesterday, will be buried tomorrow. Maggy McPherson (Blue) died in Montreal. will be buried here in St. Mary's tomorrow.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> February 1897 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Monday Fine day. Mercury at zero in the morning, higher through the day. The carnival will go on tonight. 75 lbs flour at Willies $2.40, yeast 5, Marion and Murdy are going to the rink masked, she, Red, white and blue. he as pack of cards. Bird nor Jimie did not go.</td> <td>2.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Another fine day. The girls and Jimie went to the Gore. got home about 6 P.M. I baked in oven. Ran came home from Martintown yesterday.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Fine bright day. Allie came for Jennie. Jimie went to Monro's mills, took 23 bush of oats. Got in exchange 368 lbs of oat meal.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>Far went to Alexandria in morning. got home in afternoon. Womens meeting at J. A.’s over 22 members and visitors, my offering 25-Birds 10.</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Cold, mercury up 6 below zero. Cold wind I heard that there was scarlet fever in the village. At some French house. Jimie &amp; Murdy went to Lancaster.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>Fine soft day. Birdie &amp; Christina went to spend the afternoon at Jimie Dingwall’s.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Rain roads very bad. Ran went some place Far drove him to Lancaster </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>I washed today, &amp; churned. Jimie is assessing </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Baked. Jimie assess'. at the front. To 1/2 gall syrup 25 cts. Sold 2 1/2 doz. eggs 44 cts. yesterday. Got 4 spools thread 16 cts Ran got home this evening. </td> <td>28 16</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10. </td> <td>Old man on the war path. All the boys went some where with the horses I got bead trimmings 15, 5 yds. braid 10. 2 1/2 yds. Cotton 20. ballance for duebill. At Frasers. It is a very fine day.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> </tbody></table> .<table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February 1897 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Lillian McLennan from Lancaster called this afternoon. Birdie has the Grippe.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Dull with high wind in the morning. Turned stormy about noon, now 4 P.M. wild. Sunday will be our sacrament Rev. Graham of Lancaster preached a very good sermon Not many to listen. The Grippe is in every house in the village. Our boys did not get home until 8 P.M. yesterday.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>A better attendance at church today. Rev A Matheson preached. To 1 gall coal oul at Frasers tick</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>A goodly number out for the day and The <u>Grippe</u>. The offering today was for Foreign Mission. Pa off, 1.50. Murdy is sick. Grip</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>Fine day. Jimie went off early. Murdy's symptoms are diptherie. Birdie is not so well today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Jimie off early. Murdy is better, feaver down. Birdie as usual. Abrams brought butter gross weight – 38 lbs at 18 cts pr lb .</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Jimie went off early. will not be home tonight. To 1 lb tea 25. Murdy improving. Birdie slowly</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Marion was at a party at De. La. Maters last night. Far &amp; Ran. to Lancaster to Masson's meeting. I have a cold and sore bones. I am afraid it is Grip.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>I am in for grip.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Dougalls wife is poorly. had twins. they were buried today. Pa got 50 cts of sugar.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>I came upstairs for the day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>I am not very well.</td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Boys drawing wood, weather stormy.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24. </td> <td>Jimie left to assess, will not be home until Thursday evening. Got 700 flour at Willies 2.40. yeast 3{cut off}</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> February 1897 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>25.</td> <td>The C C's had a social Tuesday night – made about 17.50. Mrs. Ewen Dingwall died 10 A.M. To 1 gall. coal oil</td> <td>15 18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>Friday Fine bright day. sent a letter to Uncle Sandy. Jimie went to Cornwall to S. of S. banquet.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Fine bright day. Cold wind. To 1 Corn broom Far went to Cornwall. Snider paid two months rent. $6.<u>00</u>. I was doing a little work.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>Cold day, high wind. Mrs. Dingwall was buried, took the corpse into the church, And had a sermon. Uncle Donald &amp; Mary were over. James Whitman, Davids son called this Afternoon. Birdie was out today.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>24</td> <td>Sunday 21. buried 23. aged 81.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Snow all day, and a little sunshine. We heard that Mrs. Sandy John McDonald died today, And Mr. W. Sylvester died at Vankleek Hill. Ran &amp; Far were at Lancaster.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Pretty good day, some wind and a little snow. Jimie came home about 4 P.M. sick with Grippe</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Dull day, Birdie &amp; I went to see my Aunt Kate, she is very poorly, we called at Sandy John's. Sent provender to Mill, Arthur McArthur of Lancaster was buried today with masonic rites.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Fine day, made a washing, Far got word to get ready to go to Mexico.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Wrote to Leitch &amp; Pringle, look like sugar weather.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Another fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31 </td> <td>Got a letter from L. &amp; P. and a cheque for 139.85 for rent Far took it to Lancaster had it cashed lost 60 cts. Cost 60 cts. Paid Far 25.30 on note 4 for value received = 29.30 - 139.85 = 95 $20. is still with R M Dougald.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> {written at left side bottom of page.} July 30th. It cleared up in the morning an15d our guests got off. Mrs F. Robertson and Hellen called in the Morning. Cousin Mary was here to dinner. To 1 doz eggs 10. Paid 25 cts to McKewin for steak we got on Wednesday. And 30 for 6 lbs of stew today 31. Fine day. To sugar 25. 4 1/2 lbs at John A.'s starch 15 April 1897 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Very fine day. heard that my Aunt Kate died this morning. Womens meeting at Mr. Elders. My offering 25 cts. 10 for Mrs. J.D. McLennan, 12 for the leaflet. To 1 gall coal oil 20. 2 lamp chimney.</td> <td>47 34</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Fine day, roads bad. Marion &amp; I went to Aunt Kates <u>wake</u> in the afternoon. Saw a number of friends.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>To sugar 25. tea 25.</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>I was in church and heard Daniel Scott my off 5 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Gave 2.<u>00</u> to J. 20 cts to Marion 1.20. to Bird. Jimie is on the mend today on road today on horseback.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>To 3 spools B. thread 22 3 post cards 3.</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Birdie is not well today, has tonsilites</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Randy went to the East Front to fish for pike. Got 4 fine ones. To 1 bottle E oil.</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Fine day. Snow all day. Ground covered.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Baked in oven. The anniversity of our marriage, And I never thought of it until now. 9 P.M. To 1 lb raisin 8.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Was in church, My &amp; Marion off 8 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Washed a few things. Snow mostly all off. Jimie left for North side B. river.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Warm. Some rain cleaned the furnace pipee. Pa took ill on Sunday. Is better now. Birdie is not gaining very fast.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>Bright in morning, drizzled in afternoon. Ran went to Lancaster. Got $20 from McDougald paid Sandy 1.50 for over shoes, 75 for rubbers 8.75 for cloths = 11. Paid Fraser $7 for making suit &amp; furnishing trimmings.</td> <td>11 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>Rev. A Given &amp; A. C. McDonell paid a pastoral call. Jimie got home, had finished the assessing.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Rain</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> .<table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 1897 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>18</td> <td>Was in church, not many present. A funeral in afternoon, A William Conroy from the S Branch, who died in Cornwall.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Jimie left this morning for Toronto. Gave him 25. for himself (a loan) 2.8. to make some purchases 25. for timber, (a barn) 2.50 to make some purchases at T. Eatons. I sent for $10 worth. Cotton gingham flannelette thread small necessaries. Turned cold.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Mercury down 16 below freezing, froze water solid in some basins in the cookhouse. Far got 5 dore 3 succers this evening. McDonell finished cutting cords of wood.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Still cold. I made a small washing.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Fine, but cold wind looks like a change.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Jimie came home this morning. Pidgan &amp; son here splitting wood, Murdy, borrowed a cart to draw in the woods. Got a clothe line yesterday 12 cts &amp; a 5 ct box of yeast. Paid Murdy $20. 4.5's for value received.</td> <td>17 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>Some rain Girls drove to Lancaster.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td>Fine warm in morning with high wind began to rain in afternoon.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>Morning bright. I washed. In afternoon turned cold &amp; wet. Gave 1.20 to Ran to pay for a Telegram.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Turned cold in the night. Ground Covered with snow. an ugly day. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Wednesday snow all off.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Jimie got through with the assessment roll and went with it to McGillivray's To 1 lb tea 38 cts - 1 gall coal oil, 2 lamp chimneys 30 cts.</td> <td>38</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>To 7 lbs roast from McKewin 63 - 100 of flour from Willie 2.40. <p>One box from T. Eaton's came on Wednesday sent for some ribbon and silk 1.82. </p> Jimie returned 15, Had Podgeon &amp; son splitting wood, Drew two loads of hay from Farquhar</td> <td>63 2.40 1.82</td> </tr> </tbody></table> May 1897 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Saturday. Warm day, with a drizzle. Got a barrell of apples from Montreal. 2.25 freight 45. A number of them rotten, Baked in oven</td> <td>2.25 0.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Very high wind and many in church off. </td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Washed. turned wet. Sold marriage license W. Wood Grant</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Dull and wet</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Boy began the garden. Bot a grape To 1 qrt top onions 15. 2 lb butter 35 1 kettle 35. Planted top onions sowed seeds </td> <td>85 50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Fine day. Prue working in garden W.M.F.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at A.C.'s my offe 25 </td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>To 1 qrt top onions 15. Girls cleaned the dining room</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Girls cleaned the sitting room 2 3/4 16 butter Murdy has been to Lancaster twice to the dentist</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Fine day. Misquito time today sent many Uncle Donald was here and Siss. A funeral today. A grandchild of John A. Grant</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Dull all day. I washed. Far &amp; Jimie caught each 6 bass</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Pa &amp; Birdie went to Gore. Pa went to Cornwall. Bot at Willies 22 yds print 1.10 5 yds cotton cotton yarn 15. pad note paper 20. envelope</td> <td>1.60 45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Set out Cailiflower, 12 tomatoe, And flowers It rained all day. Bird got eye water</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Dull all day. To 2 3/4 butter 45 cts</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Fine day. Mosquitoe out full</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Girls cooked for C. E. At home. Monday night. nut meg 5. Ginger 5 cts 2 1/2 saucage</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Glenn Roy came from Church to stay. for the C.E. social Mr &amp; Mrs H. Robertson and grandchild were here</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Sent the cows to pasture for the first this year. To 2 1/4 butter 40 cts. sugar 25 molasses</td> <td>15 80</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 1897 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Fine day, To 2 1/2 lbs butter 47. Sowed some seed, beans, corn, carrots turnips. Began to rain. Jimie not well Murdy, Van Kleek.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Rain all day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Rain in forenoon. Murdy, Came home at noon. Far left in the evening for Cleveland en route for Mexico.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td> Fine day, Plenty gray frost last night. To 2 bush potatoes at J.A.'s 30-60. 1 lb tea 25</td> <td>87</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Fine in morning but turned to rain Offering today from Presbetry. Aged. Ministers Pa's off</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Fine all day, Birdie &amp; I went to make a few calls in the Glen. Mrs Dan Campbell was buried on Sunday. We got some roots at Mrs. A. Bennings. Misquitoes out in myriads</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td> Rain all day. Gave my measure to Tasser Smith for a blaser. Bot at Low's 3 yds B. lace 25 Fair. 3 yds waist lining 42. 6 yds skirt lining 42 <u>At Fair</u> 1 yds B. silicia 20. 1 yd. tarliton 8. 1 yd. Misqe into net 10. 8 yds dress goods, 15, 1.20 </td> <td>75 84 28 1.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>To 1 pan bread 20. flour 10. 1 pan yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>To 96 lb flour 2.30. To sugar 25 cts 1 pan bread 20</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>To 2 cans salmon 25, 4 3/4 lb steak tick 22. Annie Sandy Ban, here since Wednesday goes home tonight</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Dull and drizzly all day. Farquherson putting out manure.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Sunday. fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>Working at my dress</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> June <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Tuesday, 57 lbs stew 33. paid 28 cts from Friday Got my blaser from Tassie 50</td> <td>61 50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Left for Cornwall</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Evening. Got home about 1/2, 5 rained all day. 2 tickets to Cornwall $1<u>00</u>. gave Bird 50 for pair rubbers Bot 2 little books, Livingston Moffet Had very good meetings. Stayed at Shaw's</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>Cleared up. To beef 35. paid the 28. &amp; 33</td> <td>88</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Some rain. Bird got home, had two flowers for me. canvas 25. straw trimming 23. Archy Kenedy, died today</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>A nice Congregation morning &amp; evening my offern</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Pa &amp; boys working at Farm. drawing stones for building. I made a washing. Bird is getting ready to go to Apple Hill. Marion began to serve a turn at Tassie Smiths</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Dull day. Jimie went to Cornwall to attend the jury. Birdie got a ride to Apple Hill with Dr. McIntosh, who was at Kennedays funeral. I gave her 45. Drizzle all day. At 8 P.M. heavy rain</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Rain all day, Jimie got home 6 P.M. Pa finished drawing stone for barn foundation will finish the mason work tomorrow.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td> W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at Dunlops. my off 25. Birdie 10.</td> <td>35.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Lace for Marion's dress. 50. got it at Lancaster 1/2 yd canvas 7. cts 1 yd skirt lining 7. To. sugar To. steak 45. 2 tons apples 8 cts. rain</td> <td>50 39 53</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td> Heavy rain last night. The barn was raised today. The School games came off. Williamstown made 24 points over Cornwall. Gave Marion 10 cts 9. P.M. Thunder &amp; lightning Snider paid $3<u>00</u> has paid $12<u>00</u> this winter up till now. Tea 25.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Mr. Laird of Martintown preached in afternoon &amp; evening.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Made a bit washing. To sugar</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Baked in oven. Boys went to Lancaster</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 1895{7?} </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>16.</td> <td>To. sausages 20, stew 24.</td> <td>44</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Fine day done a little weeding in onions.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Marion &amp; Murdy went to Cornwall to the school games. Cornwall won on Lacrosse and is ahead of Williamstown. Gave Marion</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Done some weeding and planted beans. Murdy hoed potatoes &amp; corn. Beef 54 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Fine day but cool. Mr. McKay of Summerston preached. Mr. Mathewson in evening.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Monday, washed.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Jimie drove Kate to Murdy's buggy to Cornwall to the Jubilee, Murdy &amp; Ran We saw in the star An account of an earthquake in Mexico. Bonfire on brick yard. Some boys stole the cannon from Martintown last night.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>To 100 flour at Willies 2.20.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Baked in oven. To sugar 25.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>To sausage 27 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26. </td> <td>Marion drove to Apple Hill for Birdie. Flora McLennan from Kenyon came with her niece Flora Ann to try the Entrance exam next week. Mrs. Grenley &amp; Mrs. Kennedy spent the afternoon here. To canned apples 15 cts.</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>I went to Mr. Watsons preaching. he had communion.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>To rice &amp; raisins 20 cts. occasional drizzles</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td>To stew 18 sausage 25. Gentle rain. 9 P. M</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Rained last night now 7 P.M. Clearing up. Baked in oven. To 2 1/2 lbs butter 40. lemon biscuit 10 Flora McLennan came in afternoon for Flora Ann.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> July 1897 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Thursday. Birdie &amp; I went to the W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society meeting at John Rosses. My offer 25 Bird 10. paid the Presbyterial fee 10 each. </td> <td>35 20 71</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>To 2 3/4 butter 44, beef stew 27</td> <td>71</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>To sugar 25.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Very hot. Mercury, up to 84. Mr. Given at home and preached.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>I washed in Morning. got 1 1/2 lbs butter 24. corn starch 10 cts. Mercury, up to 94</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Jimie, D.D. And a Mifs Fergusson called on their way to Lancaster and took Birdie with them. Jimie went and took Marion. The District Council meet there.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Girls all back from Lancaster reports a good time Bessie co helfer calf. her second </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Still hot D.R. McDonald left for Mexico To sugar 25, canned apples 18. Murdy put Paris green on the potatoes. Marion had two school girls to tea. Mifses. Faulds &amp; McDermid.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Very hot Mr Given preached very few in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Mr &amp; Mrs McGillivray in church Rev A Scott preached To 1 tin of 5 lbs butter tick. to sausage 1 1/2 lbs 15. 4 lbs stew 6-24</td> <td>1.1 39</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Jimie Brown came this morning on a bike Mr McGillivray preached. And served the table Mr McGillivray preached a sermon to the forestors at 3. P.M. Mrs John Mowett was buried at 4 P.M. It turned cool and rain began to fall. The collection was for French Evangelization</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Rain To 1 pan bread 25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>To 4 lbs stew 20. rain again</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>More rain.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Fine day looks like dry weather.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Another fine day. From Bessie 6 1/2 lb stew 1/2 lb sausage from McKewin</td> <td>39 15</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 1897 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>16.</td> <td>To butter 48 cts. Farquherson put in 1 load hay</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Fine day. Far. " two loads, hay. Had a paper from Far." Mexio Herald.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>A pretty good congregation. Alick Scott preached. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Far Robertson called.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Birdie washed. Rosie 5 lb. stew 30. To 1 pan bread 20. yeast 5. sugar at John A.'s 9 lbs 50.</td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Our young folk went to Templee Pic Nic</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Hot day to 1 pan bread 20. starch 10.</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Heavy rains for two or three hours. 70 1/2 pm. two cans salmon 25. Kate Roy Jimie was here to dinner. I gave her 50 cts for butter. she will bring it on Sunday.</td> <td>20 50 50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>There was very heavy rain today. Had a letter from Mrs Kerr Alexandria. Uncle Don and Handy were here. To 8 1/2 lbs stew {Bonies?} Dr. &amp; Mrs. Rogers called. I baked in oven. Got flour yesterday at Willies 2.25.</td> <td>52</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td> Rain all forenoon. Cleared up at 3 P.M. D. Roy's brought the butter. Jimie gave me 7<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Cloudy day. An average congregation. Morning and evening. C. E.'s of South Branch were down.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Fine day. Jimie cut home meadow. Birdie washed.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Cool bright. To 1 doz eggs 10. 2 1/2 lb cheese 25. butter 1 lb green tea 5. 1/2 lb Black tea 25. sugar 25. molasses. coa oil 41/2 lb roast 35 cts salt 10. Minn Clark &amp; her cousin Mr. Hamilton took dinner here. Mrs. Kerr &amp; daughter Jessie &amp; Mr. McPhee came at 2 P.M. to remain over night. Boys put in 2 loads of hay from our medow.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>Was raining at 5 A.M. Nov 4 P.M. Still raining. To 4 1/2 lbs steak at {Bouley?} 45 cts. 1 doz eggs 20. The Alexandria guest here yet.</td> <td>55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td><u>Wet</u> Wet Our guests are uneasy. They cannot get off To 3 lbs butter 48. 1 pan bread 20. 2 1/2 cheese 25. Donald Robertson called. this evening</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Turn to March {Christina McLennan 1897-1905 Diary 5.pdf} August 1897 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Sunday a good many in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Getting Pa ready for the Springs.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Pa left at 7 A.M. Mr. J.C.B. left for Cornwall Murdy for Lochiel. Birdie went to a C.E. pic nic at Stone House front</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>Rain last night, dull all day. To sulphur fly poison 25. Sent $2.00 by Tassie Smith to Eatons for shoes for the girls</td> <td>2.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Went with Mr. Given to Woman Meeting at Jimie Dingwalls My offering 25. Birds 10.</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>To 3. lbs cheese 30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Jimie took Marion to Lancaster to dentist.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Fine day. A large congregation.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Mrs. Jack McPherson &amp; Mifs Gray took tea with us To sugar 25. cheese 20. Paid Tassie 25 for Express on girls’ shoes.</td> <td>70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Rain all day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Rain all night. Pa came home.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td> All our going but Ran. went to the Sabbath S. pic nic. Each boy took a buggy , And one of the girls Kemp was here and tuned the piano. 25 cts to a friend. Entertainment in St A Hall.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>To sugar 25. Pa is not well since he came home.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>Fine day. Boys working at farm. Salway put in 1 load of hay. To 7 loaves bread 35. to 2 lamp chimnies one 15. on 8 = 23 Sent a letter and some papers to Far. on Wednesday postage on same 9. Medecine for Pa. from {Moren?}</td> <td>35 23 X50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>Fine day. a good many in church.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Washed. it looks like rain. To 1 pan bread To 100 flour 2.40 Killed an old hen</td> <td>x20 x2.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Mrs J Dingwall &amp; Mifs Dingwall were here baluing the goods for the North West. Bird &amp; Marion are to tea at John A.'s To 1 can peaches 20. Pa is not any better. To 1 Bottle brandy 1.50.</td> <td>20 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Pa some better today. To cheese 30 cts. To 5 1/2 lb butter 1.04</td> <td>30 1.04 10.52</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August 1897 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Thursday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>To sugar 25.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>I was not in church. Pa is not doing well</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Washed today. To 1 pan bread. To bre</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>Rain in evening. baked. To butter 45.</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td>Rain all day. Murdy went to North L., Bird &amp; I washed the old buggy. Pa is still in bed. Bird, Murdy &amp; Randy went to the Manse.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Cloudy, all day. A pic nic on the Sourth Branch. All our boys went but J.C. Bird to Apple Hill</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Fine day. not a harvest day, To sausage and steak. 45 cts</td> <td>+45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td> Fine day. To 1 gall coal oil 18cts. 3 lb butter D Roys 50 <p>D. H. McDonald paid $2.<u>00</u> for rent. Pidgeon shaved Pa. </p> Marion was all week sick with tooth ache. Had a letter from Far</td> <td>68</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td>Very fine day. Pa sent $1<u>00</u> for organist fund</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td> Very fine day. Bird &amp; I made a large washing J. C. Brown went to Dominionville yesterday. Pa is around today and eats harty.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>To sugar 25. 1/2 lb tea 25 = 2 cakes chocolet 15. <p>May McDonell get my gold specks from Bouly 25 Got 44 cts of beef from Mc Kewin. Pa got a bottle of tonic from Randy </p> 50</td> <td>40 25 +74 50</td> </tr> </tbody></table><ul><li>Got on Saturday 11th of September. 4 baskets of peaches from Uncle Sandy. Preserved them. Got 42 ln Sugar at Willie $2<u>00</u> tick</li></ul> September 1897 <table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Wednesday. This is the day of the Sons of Scotland Pic Niche at Hamiltons Island. And it is all that can be desired. Our girls and boys went</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Thursday. Very fine day W. Meeting here my offr. 25 Birdies 10. To sugar 25 cheese 35 The Martintown Sons of S. took the banner by default Randy took two prizes.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Pa &amp; I went to Kenyon spent a very pleasant day. Saw Widow Duncan McLennan aged 87 Pa saw Big Alick's widow Gave Bird for R.T. {Royal Templars} fees</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Another fine Not a large congregation</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Getting ready for the Exhibition sending flower Astors Pansys Phlox Drum "Sweet Peas, boquet To sugar 25, To 25 lbs flour 75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Tuesday, not many at The Fair, today Very fine.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Hot between 1500 &amp; 2000 at the fair my ticket 25 Kate got 1st Prize Moulie 3rd for fat. Bessie 2d for 3 year Milk Cow</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Pa &amp; I went to Uncle Donald's. After dinner Aunt Mary &amp; I went to the Front to call on Mrs McKey, enjoyed it very much </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td> Hot Hot Mercury, Yesterday 86.. today 90. <p>Pa and I went in afternoon to Donald Roys. got butter 3 1/2 lbs at 16 cts = 56. Had Harriet 1/2 day 25 = 81 <s>56</s> To 3 1/2 lb steak 25. Donald Kennedy died today his wife died in January. Hatty McPhadden died yesterday. she went to school here. </p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>The load who went Thursday to Van Kleek Hill got home at 6 A.M. Birdie is very tired * {see line before September 1897}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Turned cool. A very pleasant day. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Bird, Marion, Jimie &amp; Myself are sick. A bad cold like Lagrippe.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>J.C. Brown left for Toronto. he will not be back until next Summer. Murdy went</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>September 1897 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>{14. cont.}</td> <td>To Alexandria, to a Conservative Meeting to select a candidate for the Local House D.R. McDonald was chosen.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td> Snider paid $6<u>00</u> for rent. To 1 lb tea = 25. 2 {line?} To 1 gall coal oil</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>To 1 pan bread 24 Churned</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>William Campbell died at 1 A.M. Birdie Pa &amp; I went to the wake</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Made a washing.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>A large funeral, Service in the Church. To 5 loaves 30.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>To 2 quarts vinegar 20 mixed spices 5. 2 lb brown sugar 8 Marion went with Murdy to Alexandria 1 pan bread 25.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>To 3/4 yd silicia 15 3/4 sleeve lining15 3/4 canvas " 1 yd twist 5 1/2 pint paint oil 5 Spirits turpentine 5 lb gran sugar 25.</td> <td>25 39 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>To 100 flour 2.80 1 corn broom. 2 loaves 12. yeast 5 3 lb sausages 30. Jimie was at Lancaster. got 1/2 doz lemons 15 1/2 pint brandy 50. Mary Roy brought 2 1/2 lb butter</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Very fine day I baked in oven</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Fine day in forenoon, began to rain at 2 P.M. did not rain much. Mr. McLean, student, preached.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>I washed. turned cold.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>Frost last night. Sent letter to Sandy 3 cts papers Far <s>29.</s> Jimie left for Maxville today 30th: Hugh Fraser</td> <td>9.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>went with him. Yesterday 29th Murdy went to Lochiel got home the same day. Pa wrote J. M. McLennan Chicago yesterday. Very fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> October 1897 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Friday. Very fine and warm. Jimie went to Martintown to the funeral of Mrs. McPhaden. Murdy went to the S. Branch to run a line for a Mr. McKey. To roast &amp; steak 75 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Another fine Jimie off again, drew wood for furnace in forenoon, A letter from Far</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Fine day frost last night; A Mr McCallum from Greenfield preached Jimie not back yet 4. P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Fine day. made black dye sugar 25 cts soda 5 nutmeg 5.</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Bird &amp; Christy Cattanach arrived at Burgess's Johnson (of the Light house) was killed in Cornwall today, by a derrick falling on him. The death of Neal Dows is announced in todays papers aged 93.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Dull day Pa husking corn.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Fine day but cold. Johnson remains were brought home last night, And buried in Lancaster today W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at manse today. 12 member 3 vendors Cold have fire in furnace</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Fine day Friday before communion Mr. Matheson preached to a small congregation. Got the prize money 11.25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Rev P. Langil preached to a small congregat.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Large Congregation. Offering for Home Mission Pa's off. 1.25 Got pears &amp; grapes on Saturday <s>11 </s>from Sandy. fare from Lancaster 35</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Preserved the grapes, Frost on Sunday see 5/8 inch</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Jimie got $1.00 of sugar at R. McDougalds 21 lb <s>13</s> 12 Finnan McRae was buried today. Very high wind. some showers. Preserved pears</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Fine day Uncle Donald was hurt yesterday by a dehorned bull. they say he is no danger.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>?</s></td> <td> Very fine warm day. I washed. And preserved pears for sweet pickles. Murdy at St Raphels. To 1 lb tea. 25. cinnamon 5 cts cloves 5. To D.J. Alpin for bosses visit on Friday</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>October 1897 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>14</td> <td>Very fine day. Pa sent to Montreal for $5.00 of timothy got 110 lbs. McCrimmon took it from Lancaster. paid for express</td> <td>5.00 50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>The C.E's social last night was good my ticket 15. Farquherson took the hay seed today To 3 lbs sausages 30</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Warm summer heat.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Cold wind.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Cold and raw. Pidgeon By. $2.<u>00</u>. Murdy went north.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Very fine day. Quite warm. We washed the windows on outside</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Fine day. high wind. A. C. McDonald’s bush is on fire (or rather the muck, And there is lots of smoke.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Another warm day. To 4 1/2 lb sausages 25. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Very fine day. I was at Sniders all night They have a new boy. about 8 P.M. weighs 13 lb</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>A large congregation. It was union. A.M. Mr McKay of Toronto preached a mifsionary sermon</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Monday Bird &amp; I went to the Gore. We called at Mrs H McGillis</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Lovely day I called at Watsons, Farquhersons &amp; Urquharts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Wednesday. Lovely day, Got 3 turkeys. Prue diggin garden</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Fine day. rained a little in forenoon.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td>Fine cold day took up dahlia, Covered strawbers Prue until 10.30 A.M. To beef 44 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Fine day. Heard that Mrs D McNaughton tailor of Lancaster) died suddenly this morning. And the death, suddent, of Mr George of New York is in todays papers</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>A good congregation. And a good sermon evening meetings very good </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> November 1897 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Monday drizzled all day Creamery opened</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>covered rose bushes took up narcisses root Tp 1 1/2 sausage 15. 1 lb steak 10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Fine day. rained all day yesterday, roads are pretty bad. Mrs D.M. McNaughton of Lancaster was buried here today. Duncan Robertson of Montreal was here to dinner. Jimie drove.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Fine and bright W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at John A's. my offering 10.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>To 10 lb gran sugar 50 cts 4 lbs brown sugar 16 3 lbs steak 30 1/2 lb B tea 25. 12 buns 14. cts 1 load 8 cts</td> <td>66 77</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Saturday. Fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Cold day not many in church. Good Sermon. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Raw day. I washed and churned. There was snow enough to whiten the roads. Colonal McGregor called and wrote a letter for Pa to a Mr Spraal Westminster in British Columbia</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Snow about 2 inches. To 4 lb steak 40. 1 lb pork. 10 </td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Some rain today. And frose it {dark?} 1 gall coal oil</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Murdy left for Lochiel at 6. A.M. P.M. turned wet. Mary McIntyre spent the afternoon here To 2 loaves from Christeene 12</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>To 1 bag flour from Willie 2.75 soft snow all day ugly day. We took home the white helfer on Wednesday. she looks poor <p>We heard that Williams (who taught High School here for some years her, was drowned West. today </p> To stew 30. Murdy got home, ugly night </td> <td>2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Old man on rampage last night. {Loked?} the M.D. Kate is prompter I think.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Sunday Yesterday was fine. it so raw today. small congregation. Got on Friday 1 bush apples from Gorgie 50 cts. Got a letter from Sandy yesterday</td> <td>50</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>November 1897 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>15</td> <td>Monday. Done a small washing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Cold, very like winter</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Nothing new. To 2 1/2 lbs steak 25. Pa got the meat cutter on Monday 1.50.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Very cold ice on the river</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Skating on the river</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Cold. The ice is good. our girls did not go to the river yet. Murdy was at Lochiel this week. Jimie was at Glen Donald the middle of the week</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Cold not many in church roads rough</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Bright day. I washed. To 1 gall coal oil 28 box matches 10 called at J.A.'s in evening, Mrs Shaw was there.</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Jimie put in wood in cellar To 13 1/2 lb beef from McKewin, 81 cts. I put it though the cutter. made collop. Birdie was washing her cravennett dress. Pa &amp; Jimie went to Lancaster yesterday to see Ewin McLennan who is visiting his old home</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Mary Roy was here last night. She and Birdie went to the Glen to see the trustees Killed the goose. Sold Moulie, to Donahue Cornwall for $40.00 Got ten today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Thanksgiving day, had preached not many out snow fell about 9. A.M. turned to rain <u>Becke Sharpe</u> has a party tonight not a pleasant evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Rain and drizzle all day. Uncle Donald &amp; Far were here they brought a small cheese, about 42 lb</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Done our usual Saturday work. Baked in oven</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Sunday. Cold and bright. Temperance Sermon. Mr Given preached from Isaiah 28 chap 2 text from 14 to 22 verses, A splendid address</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Done the washing. Very fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>St Andrews day. Fine day. nothing going on to celebrate St. A, Bride &amp; Jimie went to Martintown to a concert the S. of S. {Sons of Scotland} are making. to 10 lbs beef</td> <td>50</td> </tr> </tbody></table> December 1897 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Wednesday. Began to snow about 6.30 a.m. Snowed all day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at the manse for the annual meeting appointed officers, no changes, but in the president, Mrs G Symons, for 1898 </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>To 10 lbs stew 50 cts High concert tonight</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Rain and frost Old Adolphus fall dead</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Rain A Mr Wear from Avonmore preached. Mr Given was at Avonmore</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>Slippery. ice all over. Washed. Old Adolphus was buried today. He went with his son Alick to get wood at Mary Georges place and fell dead. he was said to be 87 years old. married 65 years</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Snowing all day. Murdy went to Cornwall as a Jurer To 9 lbs beef 50 cts. 200 flour 2.80 not paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Very fine day. mild, moon full tonight</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Turned soft. Ewen McLennan came to visit Kate.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Uncle Donald and Mary were over. They brought us a 6 inch strip of porl from back to belly Ewin McLennan spent the afternoon, and evening here. To salt coarse 10 cts. salt fine 10 1/2 B. tea 25. 1 5c post stamp</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Began to rain about 6. A.M. showered and drizzled all day. had a letter from Far Jimie Drove E. McLennan to lower Lancaster. 4 P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Dull day (no snow rain or frost) not many in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Rain all day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Fine dull day. Made the washing, did not hang it out</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Rain. Abrams came and paid Pa $20.00 Pa paid Aunt Kate what he borrowed of her. And paid Willie 2.80 for bag flour</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December 1897 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Cleared up . Got 1 gall coal oil 20</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Murdy left this morning for Vankleek Hill to be at the temperance debate, he &amp; Pete Robertson Snowed this evening, if it Continues, there will be sleighing tomorrow. The Collage boys came home today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Jimie went to Lancaster to meet the boys. Pete &amp; Murdy, who won the debate. Ugly day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Cold day, not enough snow for sleighs. Jimie took the sleigh to Lancaster yesterday. The road was bad Very few in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>I washed three blankets along with the other cloathes. Churned about 3 lbs churn twice a week. Killed two bobly jocks {bubbly jock = male turkey}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>More snow today. sleighs on the road today Murdy was on the Branch yesterday, he went to Laggan by train today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Turned stormy. Murdy got home in the evening Jimie is turning his big over coat</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>To yeast 5 cts. Some snow all day. D.M. Robertson and Papa went out to the 7th to see lots. 17. 18.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>McCrimmon bought 1 turkey 19 1/2 lbs 95 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td>Fine day for Christmas All our folk went to the social Pa gave Birdie 25 cts We sent 1 loaf bread 1 cake.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>Nice warm day, not many in church. Widow Duncan McDonald's (McKesec) died this morning after a weeks illness</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Pretty frosty. I washed today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Fine bright day. mercury 10. below zero at 8 A.M. Done white clothes today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>To sugar 25 cream tartar 10. coal oil 20</td> <td>55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>We were all at the consert last night. Pa bot 3 tickets 1.50 The night was fine. And a large audience.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>Hatty came today, to stay until Monday Murdy went to Laggan or Kenyon.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> January 1898 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1.</td> <td> Saturday. Birdie Marion &amp; Murdy went to Maxville. 14 of our villagers went to give some verses from Longfellow's Hiawatha. A dull New Year. D McCrimmon of Lancaster died today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Fine day, not many in church Jimie drove Hatty home. Week of prayer.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Our folk got home between 10 &amp; 11. last night</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>At 7 A.M. Mercury was down 22. below zero <p>Made a small washing To bag flour $2.65 </p> It is storming 10.30 P.M. Jimie fixed the clock</td> <td>2.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Cold yet, Prayer Meeting in Watsons Hall</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Nice day more snow. Birdie got ready to go to W.F.M.S. at John Dingwalls but did not get a chance Jimie is drawing home wood</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Another fine day. Thomas Welling, miller of Martintown was buried there today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Last night was superbe. mild fine moon. good roads. Fine today. William Urquhart and wife called and spent a couple of hours Murdy was at the 1st Kenyon today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Fine day. a pretty large congregation both morning &amp; evening. Winnipeg hockey team played in Cornwall yesterday Jimie was up with Randy</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Another fine day, but frosty. The Sabbath School entertainment came off last night It was very good and there was a ra<s>c</s>cbon {raccoon?} coat presented to Mr Given. I have a bad cold, like Grippe</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Kind of a rain and sleet all day. Murdy did not get home from Irraquois he went yesterday morning.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Soft the trees are covered with ice &amp; snow two branches broke off the pine in our door yard. heavy branches are touching the ground.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 1898 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>14.</td> <td>Murdy got home yesterday. And is off for Kenyon today. To 1 gall coal oil Yesterday 18 cts. Jimie fixed telephone wire at Black River McMartin's pond yesterday. Dull day some snow falling.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>Saturday. light snow falling all day. began to drift about 3.P.M. Clara Kennedy call at 2. P.M. to give Marion a ride to Apple Hill. Murdy got home at noon it was at Lancaster Town S. no Kenyon that he was. Had a letter from Sandy; And one from Far, yesterday. My cold is still bad.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Sunday. Very fine day. calm &amp; bright I was not in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Cold, My cold is better. Pidgeon. 50 cts for rent</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18.</td> <td>Birdie left at 8:30. A.M. for St Elmo to the S.S. Convention. Jimie left at 7 A.M. for Alexandria, would go in the evening to St Elmo Dr. &amp; Mrs Falconer were in for two hours And we enjoyed their visit.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>To 1 bottle Ellectric oil ln sugar Murdy went to Alexandria this Morning, got home 8. P.M. Heavy {fog?} tonight</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Murdy went to Cornwall. Jimie came at noon Bird 5 P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td> Mary D. Roy came to remain until Sundy. It is snowing. Marion came at 6. P.M. Murdy got 1 Kettle honey.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Saturday. snowed all day. boys went to Lancaster</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Still snowing, not many in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>Storm ceased. Jimie went out with snow plough Got 1 1/2 lb butter on Saturday, 18 cts pr lb. tick</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td> I am not so well today. I am going to finish Ran's vest. To 2 1/2 yds braid </td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>To vest buttons 10 cts. Jimie and Murdy went to Cornwall</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>To 8 1/2 lbs stew 51 cts tick.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>Mary McIntyre took dinner with us. Mrs Elder called.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td>Mary D, Roy. took dinner with us. The girls drove her home Snider paid $5.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>Lovely day. Mercury at 7. P.M. 29, some say 32. 12 all day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>Stormy still cold. George McDonald came with silver polish.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> February 1898 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Tuesday, Very stormy. Ran left for Toronto</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>George McDonald got pay for silver polish 25 cts</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Birdie went to W.F.M.S. meeting to John Ross' Council meeting</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>Very fine day not so cold. Jimie drew about 1/4 cord of maple</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Turning warmer. Boys cleaned the furnace pipes To 1 hind qr of beef. 104 lbs at 5 1/2 cts pr lb from Gregor McGregor. To 1 bag flour 2.60. 1 lb tea 25</td> <td>2.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>Very fine day. Rev. Kenneth McD preached in Hepshabath {Hephzibah}. Racoon . left L for Jimie</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Jimie left for Alexandria. Pa went to Cornwall Got home at 8.P.M. Got goods for a suit of clothes $8.83. suit under were 150. 2 sox 50</td> <td>10.89</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Randy got back I did not see him</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Papa &amp; Murdy went to Lancaster. Pa took his cloth to Fraser. To 1 yd Turkish towelry.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Fine day. sold 2 doz. eggs got raisins - 30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Friday, of our Communion. Rev. N. McKay preach not many in church. Had a letter from Far</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Rev. K. McDonald preached, Rain today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>A Large congregation. Offering for F. Mifsion Pa's off. $2.00. Randy is getting ready to go to the Klondyk</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>Very fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>Randy left this evening. Birdie had her S.S. class. on Saturday to tea. Got sugar 25 cts 2 lbs butter 36</td> <td>61</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Rough storm. began to snow last night drifting all day now 9 P.M. still storming, Birdie washed. Christy Cattanach is getting married this evening to a Mr Dye<s>ll</s> pronounced D.L. he is from Monachan To 1 gall coal oil 20 cts. Had a letter from Uncle Sandy. he is not through with his work at Niagara yet.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February 1898 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Fine day. Mercury 10 below zero at 8. A.M. The roads very heavy. Loney sent a team for our snow plough. And went around the village</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Friday, Pa And Murdy went to Lancaster Drizzle of rain McKewin called got 50 cts for beef bot in January McGregor got 527 for beef 45 coming to him yet. Sent a letter to Far. Baked in oven</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Fine day. D. M McPherson has a political meeting in St Andrews Hall tonight</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Sunday. Storming all day. only 36 in church Now, 8. P.M wild as ever, it is the worst storm of the winter. It is not very cold. no prayer Meeting. high drifts of snow. D. M. had a good meeting last night. Jimie did not come home this week.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Monday. snowing yet and storming, no travel</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Still storming. We heard that D.M. &amp; D.R. are storm stead at St Policarp And can not get to the Nomination. D.C. will get the <u>bulge on them</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Storm ceased but a little snow falling all day. If it turns warm we will have a flood</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Fine day people on the roads today. This has been the worst storm in years.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Doing a little house cleaning. washed windows &amp; doors in my bedroom. Mifs Francis Willard died in New York on the 18</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>Pa &amp; Murdy went to Lancaster Pa got his suit making cost $4.50. trimming 25. D.R.'s meeting here</td> <td>4.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Sunday fine day. roads bad.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Very bright day. sold 3 doz eggs. To sugar 25 cts 1/2 tea 25. 3 lbs butter 54 two cakes chocolet 15 The roads are very heavy. A drift in front of Kintail house, no sleighs passing.</td> <td>25 94</td> </tr> </tbody></table> March 1898 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Tuesday. Fine day. Jimie got home last night And is scrutineer for D.R. at the poll 6. P.M. D.R. first here. 8. P.M. M.D.R elected</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>fine day, Mary McIntyre spent part of the day here. Far. H. (Ewen Dugh) took dinner here Saw in the Star that Ewen McLennan was sick in Victoria Hospital. To sugar 25 cts. 1 bot Eclect oil 50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met here today 12 members present Birds &amp; my offering 25 cts. to 1 gall coal oil 20.</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Very fine day. our folk were at the C.E. social last night. got $11. Marion &amp; I went to the Gore <s>yester</s>today. Got home about 5.30.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Jimie went to Alexandria. Pidgeon by 75 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Very fine day, good congregation <s>Pidg by 75 cts</s></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Made a washing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Fine day. washed blankets. Bot 1 qr of beef from J.A. 6 1/4 pr lb. 130 = $8.92 1/2 Bird &amp; I called at Mr {Watsons?}</td> <td>8__</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Sold 1 1/2 doz eggs. 15 pr doz. 22 1/2 Bot 1/2 lb tea 12 1/2 3 spools B thread 12. 1 lb B sugar 5 cts. 2 oz slat peter 2 1/2 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Fine day. All our young folk went to Glen Walter to visit the R. T. {Royal Templars}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Nomination at Russell today. Pa &amp; Murdy went to St Raphels to see the farm. Just heard that John Boss Contracter died at Lancaster last night</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Began to rain at 6. A.M. Thawing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Showery all day. Very warm for March.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Fine day. freezing a little. Farquherson Thrashing.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Fine day. Floods in Quebec and Ontario. Front yesterday &amp; today. stopped the thaw. Sent a letter to Far &amp; one to Sandy. Heard that Randy was sick. To 1 lb soda 5 D.H. McDonald cutting wood yesterday</td> <td>8 5</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 1898 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>16</td> <td>Wednesday. Fine day, sleet in morning, Sent a letter to Randolph 3. Jimie drew a load of green wood home from Farquhersons's, he went in afternoon to Curly's sale.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Very fine day. Snow going fast, The water is going over the 2d bridge. I think the water is higher than I ever saw it</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Another fine day. The Royal Templers of T had a consert in the Hall And had George Fax of Belleville. gave him $25<u>00</u> took in $19.50 <s>org</s> cost $5<u>00</u> The Ts are out $13<u>00</u> Got a letter from Far</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Fine day. sold 3 doz eggs, 39 cts, To sugar 25 pepper 7 ballance in cash</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Another fine day, not many in church. wheels are the veicles. not runners</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Frost last night. Did not show much today. Got 3 lbs of flour from Dunlop 8 cts.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>The females in the R.T. {Royal Templars} gave cake &amp; coffee to the Council ladt night it was a surprise</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Lovely weather. Good run of sap</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>The R.T. Council are invited to J. Dingwall Kings' Road to a taffy party tomorrow night. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Another fine day, the roads drying nicely no frost in the ground. All our young folk went to the party. took the team and waggon</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Fine day, Mary Roy, came here Jimie got fish he made a new net</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Mr Given is away. I went to hear Mr Watson</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Fine day, a warm drizzle I made some morning calls got 41. eggs today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Nice day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Rain</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> April 1898 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Friday, fine and cold, To 1 pan bread Murdy 20 1 lb che </td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Cold and raw looks like snow</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Cold and frosty, not many in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Hard frost last night. Sold 3 doz eggs 30 got rice</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Snow. An ugly day. Got 3 1 gall tins at Raymonds. To medecine for Pa 60 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Still cold. To. 1 pan bread 24.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>W. {Womens} Meeting at Elders. I was not there.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Fine day warm. Pa in bed all day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Fine Pa is some better. Mrs D Laroque By $2<u>00</u> for Fars rent yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Very fine day. An Easter sermon.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Jimie told me Mary McIntyre sprain her knee at Jack McPhersons I went and brought her here</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>Pa and I went to Lancaster to see Jessie McLennan Paid Marions teeth 12.50 Marions $3.00</td> <td>12..50 3.--</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>To 1 lb tea 25. 1 pan bread 24</td> <td>49</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>To 100 flour 2.85 1 gall coal oil</td> <td>3 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>A pretty good congregation</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>To 13 1/2 butter 18. 63. salt 10</td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Murdy left yesterday for Vancouver B.C. by the C.P.R. to see Randy</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Began to wash. Mary is down stairs</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Drizzling all day. {written in pencil} Pidgeon By 50 cts sent</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Friday. Fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Nothing unusual</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>A pretty large Congregation</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td>Mrs Grinley was buried. Very cold wind Mrs Duncan Chisholm died last night</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>Birdie &amp; I went to the Gore to the wake house. found the family. all well And Composed</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 1898 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>25</td> <td> Monday, Jimie &amp; Pa went to the funeral of Mrs George Grinley. Mrs Duncan Chisholm died last night. The wind is cold We had a telegram from Murdy from Vancouver. Randy is all right. Sent an order to Rennie for seeds, 1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Birdie &amp; myself went to Chisholms and called at Roys on our return.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Mrs Chisholm was buried today, A large funeral, Joe Ann McLennan called today. Had a letter from Far</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Cold east wind. To 1 lb tea 25. To butter 10 Marion got samples from Eatons</td> <td>85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Fine day. weather, no vegetation good and cool for seeding.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Fine day, Jimie went to Alexandria with D.R. to Archie McPhee's funeral. Mary McIntyre went to see Peter and the Murchisons</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> May 1898 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Sunday Rev Hastie of Cornwall p{r}eached in the morning. Gordon Smith in the evening. Mr Given was in Cornwall</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Fine day. done some washing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Baked in oven. not good bread</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>To 1 lb tea 25. butter 50.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td>Birdie and I were at Womans Meeting at A.C. McDonald's. I paid my fee 1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Jimie is varnishing. M. J. buggy. To stew 25.</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Done a little in garden, sowed onions beets, carrots, Mangols, lettuce, summer savory on the 4th. The raspberry strawberry came today. I planted it</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Fine day. The wind Keeps cold</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9.</td> <td>Mary left today, for Urquharts. An old man Smith came for her</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>We planted the post office lot with potatoes today.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Began to rain. Paper &amp; Jimie went to Salway farm and sowed a mixture of Timothy &amp; grasses</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Cold and a slow drizzle. bot a turkey 10 eggs</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Cold and rain. Bot 3 lb sausages. 30. stew 20</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Worked in garden</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>A large Congregation Uncle Donald and Mary {age?} were here</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Washed &amp; worked in garden. had Prue all day. planted corn. some top onions cucumbers. fixed strawberries Murdy came</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Had Prue 1/2 day, planted 3 rows top onions 4 rows of carrots, To beef &amp; pork 53 cts Murdy has a gumboil, he caught cold on the train. And was sick. And did not remain in Toronto There was a thunder storm last night. A good deal of rain fell, Sent the cows to pastur The white cow was sent to Salways</td> <td>53</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 1898 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>18</td> <td>No sign of Murdy's boil breaking</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Pa went to Cornwall by train. Birdie drove him to the Gore. He got the Statutes bot 1 lb tea at Shaw's 25</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>I sowed carrots And onions (tops. 1 qrt 15)</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Sowed beans. To 1 1/2 sausage 15 <p>Sold at Willie's 3 doz eggs 30 cts. Bot 2 lbs butter 38. 3 lbs sugar 18 3 spools thread. 12. 1 lb soda 5, 3 lbs washn soda 6 cake soap. 3 lamp chimneys 2. 5 cts. 1. 8 cts. = 18 </p> 1 gall coal oil 20. 4 loaves bread, Kate D. Roy came last night will remain until tomorrow</td> <td>15 68 75 18 40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Rain today I did not go to church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Showery all day. Birdie was {bed.?} Kate went home. Their man came for her</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Tuesday Queens birth day, rain all day, done very little work</td> <td><s>23</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25.</td> <td>Rain all day. Had a letter from Randy. Mailed at Glenora. B.C. written on the 13</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Sent a letter to Randy. Peony sold to Cornwall.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Ro butter 40 cts bread 14. 2 1/2 lbs pork 25 To 3 lbs steak 30 tick 100 flour 3.75</td> <td>79 4.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>We got our clock fixed yesterday by little McRae 50 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td>Rained a light shower in afternoon A pretty large Congregation</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>Dull day, had Prue fanning oats</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>31.</td> <td>To 3 lbs sausages 30. paid for steak got Friday 30 Jimie went to the Front with a load of oats. to send it to Far Robertson, by boat.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> June 1898 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Wednesday. Jimie has just left for the Front with 33 bags of oats</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Thursday. Womans meeting in vestery, not many present my offr, 10 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Got the money from Cornwall butcher $33. Gave Jimie 8-. Bot 2 lb butter 18 = 36 </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>To beef 48. sausages 15. 1 white wash brush 20</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>A large congregation. Collection for {?} scenes. Pa's offering $1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Paid McPherson for butter1.05. sugar 2.00 got last summer window glass 15 cts</td> <td>3.1. 15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Planted two rows of celery. To black &amp; yellow dye 20. 1 bag table salt 10. 1 paper pins 3. 1 paper needles 5. 1 thimble 2.</td> <td>33 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Rain this afternoon. Our white helfer had a calf yesterday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>A heavy shower and a severe gale of wind about 1 P.M. Had a telegram from Far he is leaving for home. To wire at Willie tick</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Fine cool day. To 1 lb tea 25. 1 lb butter 17 4 1/2 lb sugar 25 1 lb raisins 9. Murdy hoed the potatoes. Sowed Dan McDonall's lot. Had Prue 3/4 day. 1/4 on 9th. 1/2 on 10th.</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>All our young folk went to the R.T. {Royal Templars} pic nic to Hamiltons Island. To 2 lb sausages. = 2 1/2 lb stew. 15</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Sunday. Rain a small congregation.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Done some weeding. Jimie went to Montreal this morning. To 1 loaf 7 cts 2 pins 2. post stamps 5. 1 bottle ink 5. <p>A smart shower at 6.30. P.M. rice Paid 3.39 of Mifsion money. Gave 5 to Birdie </p> 4. to Marion</td> <td>8 11 25 8.39 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>to 1 kettle lard 35. sugar 25. cream tartar 30</td> <td>90</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 1898 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>14</td> <td>1 qrt molasses 15. 3 lb raisins 25 2 lb butter 34. Getting ready for S.S. pic nic at Hamiltons Island Saturdy</td> <td>40.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15..</td> <td>Rain today. we got a telegram from Far he will be home on Friday</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Far got home. he looks thin</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>rain.The folk went to the pic nic</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>more rain. Very few in church</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Rain I did not wash, went to Gore</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>Weeding in garden. Jimie left for Kingston</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Girls preparing for a treat the R. T's are giving to some of the School teachers To 4 1/2 lbs butter 75. sugar 25. 1 qrt molasses 15 1 lb raisins 9. 2 lb 13 sugar 10 - G. sugar 25</td> <td>1.15 44</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Rain</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24.</td> <td>The Friday before Communion. Mr Burnet preached &amp; christened a baby of Givens Jean</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Mr Graham preached</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Kenneth H McLennan buried today. Died on Friday. A large Congregation. Heavy rains Offering for F.E. &amp; Aug. Pa offr. $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Rain.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>C. E's have a lawn social tonight on McCrimmans lawn, strawberries &amp; ice cream</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>The entrance Exams, began yesterday Lancaster Township have an Ex at depot soup bone 12 ct, Murdy left for Toronto</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30.</td> <td>Gran sugar 25. Pa got a steroscope 90 2 doz views. $4. Far went to Cornwall I done a good deal of hoeing in Garden</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> July 18981 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1</td> <td>Friday. Nice day. Jimie will be home tomorr</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>To 1 pan bread 24. 2 lb butter 34. 1 qrt vinagre</td> <td>68</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Sunday. Very hot day. mercury 96. About 8.P.M. there was a thunder shower</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td>We got no Montreal paper since Friday until today I washed. 1 pan bread</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>To butter. 34 cts. 2 1/2 yds black print 28 cts 1 spool thread 5 cts 1 bottle Machine oil, 2 doz hooks eyes</td> <td>28 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Sent the calf to Lancaster. Murdy came home</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>W. Meeting in vestry. my off. 25. Bird's 10 .To 1 lb tea 25. 1 pan bread 25. 2 lbs butter 34</td> <td>35 84</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Put in the clover from the village meadow A light fall of rain. To 2 loaves 12. Murdy went North yesterday, did not get home yet. Marion painted the Kitchen floor yesterday. 1 can paint 73 cts. To 100 flour 2.30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Saturday baked in oven 1 pan paint 35 Have the Kitchin another coat</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Our spotted cow came in this morning. a helfer. A large congregation H McDermid Kings road was buried at North Branch Cemetry. died of lock jaw, from getting hurt in the thumb</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Frost last night, Marion got 2 qrts raspberries</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Tuesday. Fine day. Pa birthday. 78 years Birdie left for Alexandria with G. Elder. Far &amp; Marion went to Cornwall</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Another fine day.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14.</td> <td>Bird got home in evening.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15.</td> <td>To butter 45 cts. 1 corn broom. Lizzie Brown came on the evening train</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Fine day. To beef 30 pork 15 mutton 20 stew 18</td> <td>83</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>16.</td> <td>Very fine day. To beef pork &amp; Mutton 83</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17.</td> <td>Fine day a large congregation. Mrs Gordon Smith of Lancaster was buried this Afternoon.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Far went to Caledonia Springs All our young folk went for berries. got 18 qrts. Rev Mr Given &amp; wife And Mrs Tate spent the evening here.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19.</td> <td>Hot day. To 1 lb tea 30. sugar 25. To 100 sugar canned the berries. Mercury over 90</td> <td>1.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20.</td> <td>Washed very hot 95. Mrs Burton &amp; Minnie Cameron spent part of the day, here, on their way to the Island</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21.</td> <td>A shower in the morning. fly poison 5 Pa. paid 100 subscription to Glengarrian Yesterday</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22.</td> <td>Fine day. very hot.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23.</td> <td>Hot day. 5 lb pork 50. beef 40. mutton 14 tick</td> <td>1.4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Large congregation REv. A McGillivary preach in morning. Rev. W Dunnett in evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Hot. toward evening had wind &amp; rain</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26.</td> <td>Hot. Paid McKewin 1.00 for Saturdays beef, And am owing 30. for ballance on todays beef</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27.</td> <td>Hot again</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28.</td> <td>Jimie went to R. T's {Royal Templars} meeting at Lancaster with Lizzie and Marion.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29.</td> <td>Hot.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> I bought a history of the Klondike from a Mrs Ferguson paid 1.50, by A. C. Harris August 1898 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>1.</td> <td>Monday., Mary McIntyre was hear all night she thinks to go to J.H. Roberstons today To 1 lb tea 4 lbs sugar, tick</td> <td>55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td>Jimie went to Alexandria to a meeting to organize for the plebiscite Murdy went North yesterday Pa paid 30 cts to McKewin for Saturdays beef. Bismark died 30 July Archbishop Walsh of Toronto died Sunday night 31st July</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td>Minnie &amp; Bruce McLennon were here last night until midnight</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Fine day. To 3 lbs steak at Bousa 30 F. McRae of N.G. took dinner here Jimie Brown came, W. F. M S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met in the vestry my offr, 10. Bird's 10</td> <td>30 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Baked in oven. Lizzie &amp; Marion drove to Lancaster, in afternoon, Had a shower</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6.</td> <td>Fine day. To beef, 60. Paid the sugar 2 tea got on the 1st. To sugar 25. rice 15 blue 5 1 lb soda 5, Sent cows to visit. D. J. Alpin's</td> <td>60 45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.</td> <td>Fine day, a large congregation. Rev W. Dunnett Conducted the evening service.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8.</td> <td>Mrs. John McIntosh was buried today. Funeral left John W. Calders 2d Lancaster</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>To beef 35 cts</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td>Fine day To sugar 25</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11.</td> <td>Another fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12.</td> <td>Murdy left for Calidonia with Tupper</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13.</td> <td>Pa left by train for Caledonia To stew 24 cts " to lamb 35. 1/2 cream tartar 10. Willies, 3 bags oats</td> <td>24 45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Fine day. Rev. A. Scott preached Given at Perth</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Fine day. Far &amp; Jimie went to the funeral of Mike Purcell, who was Killed by the cars on Saturday. To 1 lb tea 25. vanilla 10 corn starch 8. thread 5. salt 10. yeast 5 I washed. 9. P.M. Began to rain, Dan Dixon 2 bush oats, for value receeived. D. Bush got oats yesterdy</td> <td>45 28</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></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="December_1899">December 1899</span></h2> <p>14. Cold. This morning muary down to 12 above zero in the morning. It began to snow about 7 AM. A rumour around today that Buller &amp; Clary relieved Ladysmith and took 10.000 prisoners. 7 </p><p>15. The relief of Ladysmith not confirmed. To butter 45, molasses 25, sugar 25, mop stick 15. </p><p>16. Cold morning 4 below at 8:30. Still cold. </p><p>16. Today's star says Buler met with heavy losses. 11.00 men killed, wounded, and missing. 10 guns </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. 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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/75be0103a4c62e89a8fc0409c6de16f3.pdf e482435174f7856c5961f90d1a3ef0c0 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/53dff62bdc51a46334dbc37fb41e8798.pdf 43a1b728660a32339e316de1340a1830 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Rough work or random thoughts, no apparent organization} 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 {Continued on next page)} 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. Montroy did not get back yet. 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. Jimmie 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 Jimie 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. Jimie 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. <table> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;10 {Page Number}</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;April 1906</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;15</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;Sunday, Easter, our church was nicely decorated with flowers, at least the pulpit and organ, Not many in church The roads are very bad </td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;16</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;Fine day I washed a few things</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;17</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;Very fine day, To 2 1/2 yds cotton 25, I took a pair of spectacles from {Willies} to try them </td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;25</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;18</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;Lovely day. Pa had little boys sawing some old {illegible}25 yrds {Alick Mc Donald? }paid 5 dollars for two months rent, yesterday {illegible} Murdy boiled Uncle {Pandy's?} {illegible} and there is over a gallon short. 1 1/2 gall short</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;19</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;Murdy left for Cornwall, I went to see Mary The papers today give an account of an earthquake in California yesterday, the city of San Francisco will lilkely be utterly destroyed The water mains were broken and fire broke out in the fallen building, and there was no water, so they burned. </td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;20</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;The account of the earthquake today is that there are now 200.000 people homeless and hungry, every kind of {provision?} has been burned</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;21</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">Some rain. To {illegible} B. {Tea} 25. soda 5. raisins 13.{two?} eggs</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;43</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;22</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;Fine day, a pretty good congregation Mrs Urquhart called in the afternoon</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;23</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;Cold and raw, Ann Hallcame to wash I did not expect her, for she was burying her sister Mrs Alick MRae of Lancaster, passed on Saturday, Rev Duncan {last name} called in afternoon, on his way to Donald {last name's} he was preaching at</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;24</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;Murdy went {for? to?} Cornwall last night, and came home this evening, Ann Hall {illegible} day {20?}</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;25</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;25</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;Cold day,to {illegible}25 I am trying to finish the {illegible} </td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> <table> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>a little rain in morning. Fine but dull the rest of the day. Mozes {Baumheier} had a raising bee Tuesday. George Whiltord was hurt at in the {forearm?}, he had to have a doctor Our boys were at the bee in afternoon Pa had a little boy helping him saw rotten posts, 15de I dug the parsnips, the most of them were half rotten, I think the frost injured them, since there was so little more Mrs Brown called in the afternoon </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>To 1 gall {kind of oil} oil 20</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Jimie got hay, Murdy gave some money for it. Rev D.H {Mclennan} called on his way to the {Farins?} Point. Murdy to Lancaster, got {soaked} wheat 50 to To 2 1/2 lbs {mutton}/2 1/2 per lb 32 </td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Very fine day; J. {Pand Bridie} was down Not many in church,the roads are pretty good. Archie McLennan made us a {food} this evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Ugly day gloomy cold wind, looks now 4 P.M. like snow. Murdy pan bread and {piece?} boiled ham. In this month Vesuvius was in violent rupture some towns and villages destroyed, and around the last of the month, there was heavy rain which made mud of the ashes and it destroyed what the lava left. And on the 18th the earthquake in San Frisco destroyed a great part of the business section of the city, it was followed by fire which {consumed?}</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c3369fe317763e35171c3dc56ab3ce5c.pdf 47d644ae67c9ac864fe082170c6be110 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tr> <td>12 {Page number}</td> <td>May 1906</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Tuesday. 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Jimmie went early by train Paid $5 to {illegible} Brown for {illegible} rent, and {office?} to St andrews church 5 15 Murdy went to Cornwall Jimmie is still there To / 1/2 {illegible}, 15 15 16 To {illegible} butter from {illegible} To 4 loaves 20, 20 {illegible} had a pleasant outing 17 Fine hot day. To {illegible} 21 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} tea 20, 90/lb butter at {Willies?} 25 25 19 Fine day, very hot mercury up to 96 on {illegible} I was in church The 1dt time in 6 weeks 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?} 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 23 Fine hot 24 do do Jane Dougall called, Mrs {names} 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?} 26 Fine day. I did not get home until 11.30.P.M. 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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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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>{Rough work or random thoughts, no apparent organization} </p></div> <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 {Continued on next page)} </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. Montroy did not get back yet. 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. Jimmie 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 Jimie 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. Jimie 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. 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Pa had little boys sawing some old {illegible}25 yrds {Alick Mc Donald? }paid 5 dollars for two months rent, yesterday {illegible} Murdy boiled Uncle {Pandy's?} {illegible} and there is over a gallon short. 1 1/2 gall short</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;19</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;Murdy left for Cornwall, I went to see Mary The papers today give an account of an earthquake in California yesterday, the city of San Francisco will lilkely be utterly destroyed <p>The water mains were broken and fire broke out in the fallen building, and there was no water, so they burned. </p> </td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;20</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;The account of the earthquake today is that there are now 200.000 people homeless and hungry, every kind of {provision?} has been burned</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;21</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">Some rain. To {illegible} B. {Tea} 25. soda 5. raisins 13.{two?} eggs</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;43</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;22</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;Fine day, a pretty good congregation Mrs Urquhart called in the afternoon</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;23</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;Cold and raw, Ann Hallcame to wash I did not expect her, for she was burying her sister Mrs Alick MRae of Lancaster, passed on Saturday, Rev Duncan {last name} called in afternoon, on his way to Donald {last name's} he was preaching at</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;24</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;Murdy went {for? to?} Cornwall last night, and came home this evening, Ann Hall {illegible} day {20?}</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;25</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13px;"> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;25</td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;Cold day,to {illegible}25 I am trying to finish the {illegible} </td> <td style="height: 13px;" width="208">&#160;</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>26</td> <td>a little rain in morning. Fine but dull the rest of the day. Mozes {Baumheier} had a raising bee Tuesday. George Whiltord was hurt at in the {forearm?}, he had to have a doctor Our boys were at the bee in afternoon Pa had a little boy helping him saw rotten posts, 15de I dug the parsnips, the most of them were half rotten, I think the frost injured them, since there was so little more Mrs Brown called in the afternoon </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>To 1 gall {kind of oil} oil 20</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Jimie got hay, Murdy gave some money for it. Rev D.H {Mclennan} called on his way to the {Farins?} Point. Murdy to Lancaster, got {soaked} wheat 50 to To 2 1/2 lbs {mutton}/2 1/2 per lb 32 </td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Very fine day; J. {Pand Bridie} was down Not many in church,the roads are pretty good. Archie McLennan made us a {food} this evening</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Ugly day gloomy cold wind, looks now 4 P.M. like snow. Murdy pan bread and {piece?} boiled ham. In this month Vesuvius was in violent rupture some towns and villages destroyed, and around the last of the month, there was heavy rain which made mud of the ashes and it destroyed what the lava left. And on the 18th the earthquake in San Frisco destroyed a great part of the business section of the city, it was followed by fire which {consumed?}</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td>12 {Page number}</td> <td>May 1906</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Tuesday. 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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. 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><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </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><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/16aeb52456977a893fefe584d3417c12.pdf c0ce09f94c4b42c35aa93b962c1283ce Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> d<tr> <td></t1> <t> </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><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </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><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6c5e7f3752693a6bfbf2fe302a6a6134.pdf 22c8a52b2476e6ff64e11ebbcbb9ecc9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> d<tr> <td></td> <t> </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><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </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><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eb69e1bfd50405057772684aeeb5dd07.pdf 7c5d28faec8db988f546265c923396fc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 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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 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4616382f4d88fee670373f7a03fabc92.pdf 559ac14b03ac0920c6881e36cc10a9e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == The Canadian Pocket Diary == 1926 PUBLISHED BY THE BROWN BROTHERS, LIMITED MANUFACTURING STATIONERS TORONTO https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7fdfbb63c046a638b1ce1b7bf633ec59.pdf 01e009c9147968b294ebb9a18dd73c81 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. IDENTIFICATION {Printed form with responses handwritten} My Name is Ernest Howard Buck Address R.R.#2, Paris, Ont. Hazel Grove Farm 'Phone 96 ring 12 Birthday July 12 Age 21 Height 5 ' 9 " Complexion dark Weight 155 In case of accident or illness please notify Mrs Ernest H. Buck R.R. #2, Paris, Ont. If anyone should find this book kindly return to above address. THINGS HARD TO REMEMBER Number on case of my Watch " movement " Automobile License No. Engine No. H.P. Size of Tires Number of my Bank Pass-book My accident insurance falls due on } My life insurance policies fall due on { {Printed} CALENDAR 1927 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/091bed0b204ff8c5057a0d8d1e211a66.pdf 1a3b9ca04d5c292dc3e48b3b12c0c808 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Memorandum from 1926 {blank} January Saturday 1 1927 Started off my second New Year with Jean but this time my head was resting peacefully in Jean's lap while we were, at least I was thinking of the things that were before us in the year 1927, instead of dancing. After a dainty lunch I had a few nice dances with Jean and then homeward after helping Jack up the hill. Home and in bed at 3 A.M. After such a fine start 1927 ought to be a great year for Jean and I. Sunday 2 Went in to see Dr Munro in morning with a sore foot and found that I had falling arches. Later than usual getting home as it was 11 o'clock when I left the doctor's office. Roscoe and I had our first cutter ride of the season when he went up home and I went after Jean and took her up too. Had a nice drive together and a pleasant evening with Mother and Dad even if we were later getting home. Jean and I to read diaries for a while. Monday 3 My feet were pretty sore so I hired Lloyd Roos to stay out of school and help me peddle the milk. Bought new pair of shoes and got a pair of arch supports at Geo Inkeaters. Maybe my feet didn't ache at night after wearing them in the afternoon. Read part of Jean's diary and retired at nine o'clock. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41b45c4b80d1e09d41fcfb20e3bee9e4.pdf d83977d4939a62f85320e270553e090a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Tuesday 4 1927 Alex took the milk in my place and got home at two-oclock. Drove the boys to school, in the cutter when I had "Dollie" hooked in it for the first time. Got her shod while I was shopping and getting information about "marriage licenses". Called around by Taylor's for lumber on way home. Worked in dairy in afternoon and my thoughts all day were about where I would be two months from today. Wednesday 5 Roscoe took the boys to school with the team when he went after a load of coal so I helped Andy with the chores. Drew out two loads of manure when we got the coal off. Busy afternoon in dairy. Called Jean at night about ten but she was upstairs. Finished reading Jean's diary. It is certainly a wonderful book. Thursday 6 A cold frosty windy day. Did some shopping when I drove the boys to school. Got a shave and hair cut and had a chat with Jean at noon. Took Jean with me when Roscoe and I drove to Clara {Tracker's??} party. Didn't dance on account of my feet but had a nice chat with Jean while we listened to the music. Lovely drive home and oh how we hated to part. January Friday 7 1927 {Up??} in pretty good time even if it was 3.30 when I rolled on to the hay. Took the boys to school and after fixing up horses helped Roscoe draw out manure. Mr. Francis, R.O.P. cow tester came the night before and will be here till Sat morning. All day long a song "When the One that You Love, Loves You" kept rushing to my mind. Saturday 8 Didn't have to take the boys to shool so did up the chores across the road after breakfast, hooked up the "Greys" and we took out two loads of manure before our mid-day meal. Wash-day in the dairy made it a busy one for me. A dandy clear bright winter day made it one day closer to March the third. Sunday 9 A dandy bright frosty day. Did chores all morning and got fire on and things in good shape in the dairy. Roscoe helped me wash up right after dinner and then we drove up Keg Lane. I helped Jean milk and then took her up home for tea Had a very nice time and left for home early. Stopped at Barkers for a while and had a pleasant chat with Jean while we were sitting in the big chair together. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/915716b710755ba78ec1ef9413124aca.pdf f768df89b7b4cca4cd000566f9a2d40f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Monday 10 1927 A nice bright day for me to start back on the milk route after not having peddled for six days. Got along pretty good even if Charlie Birley who was supposed to help me didn't show up till I was nearly through. Finished up at 12:15. My feet were pretty tired at night after being on them all day so retired a few minutes after 8. Tuesday 11 Charlie helped me peddle the milk and we had a great time and were home by 12.20. He washed the bottles in the afternoon and Alex and I drove to town then went to Brantford with Dad where did some business then went to a sale just outside the city. I went after a horse but didn't buy any as they didn't fill the bill. Paris defeated Hamilton 4-3 in an O.H.A. hockey game. Wednesday 12 Another dandy day and a little milder. Made good time all by myself and was home from town at 12.30 or sooner. Had a shave and called Jean up at nooon. Charlie and Roscoe went up as far as Dean's with me at night. Had a nice time with Jean when we looked at some letters of hers before she burnt them, and we had the kitchen to ourselves. She showed me part of her trouseau and her new quilt. January Thursday 13 1927 The number "thirteen" is said to be an unlucky number but the 13th of January 1927 proved to be a lucky day for me when I had a "never to be forgotton" drive with Jean in the cutter behind Dolly on a mild night to a U.F.Y.P.O. directors meeting at Les Kellys and home again. The only unlucky part was that I had a chilly drive home all alone but the 3rd of March will soon be here and then Oh Boy! I'll be home before three in the morning. Friday 14 I'll bet there were two "Somebodys" who were lonely after their drive early in the morning Won't we be glad when there are no sad partings and we will be together always. Retired at 8.15 at night as I got my feet {wet??} and my legs were tired out from wading through the heavy snowfall during the night. Saturday 15 A very frosty but bright day and I almost froze on the milk route. Charlie and Roscoe went skating at night but I wrote a letter to Harry instead and went to dream land in good time. Wiped the dishes after supper for Grace so I wouldn't get {out?} of practice. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6d649e603dac84297e5b41ec4704b1d.pdf 2701aa0ac91662f9b69875ae113b2255 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Sunday 16 1927 Another cold but a busy day for me. Just think only four more Sundays to peddle milk. Had a very nice time with Jean on Sunday evening even if I did have a sore throat and stayed so late that it was two o'clock when I rolled into bed. Monday 17 A mild day. Didn't feel very good in the morning, ate part of my breakfast and shortly afterwards vomitted it up. Took the milk to town but didn't make very fast time on an empty stomach. Laid down for a while in afternoon, then Charlie helped me with the work in the dairy. Was nearly all in when I rolled into bed after supper. Tuesday 18 A 7 pound baby girl arrived at Bendemere early in the morning and she has dark hair. Maybe the boys weren't tickled and did want to go to school. Dr. Jeffery gave me some pills to take and I laid around the house all day feeling pretty tough. Somebody was lonely so I played that piece on the phonograph. January Wednesday 19 1927 A very mild wet day and I can be thankful I didn't have to peddle the milk as I wasn't able. Had a chat over the phone with Jean and told her I couldn't come at night. Washed bottles and worked in the dairy all afternoon. Felt pretty tired at night so I retired at eight o'clock. Thursday 20 Made good time on the milk route even if my legs were weak. Saw Eleanor and so informed me that Jean had gone to bed the night before at 8 P.M. also. I wonder if she were lonely because I couldn't come and thought that sleeping would be a good way to pass the time away. Friday 21 Paris defeated Port Colborne in an O.H.A. game after two overtime periods by the score of 3-2. A number of the U.F.Y.P.O boys went to the game so our annual supper was rather broken up until they appeared even if we had a good feed. Officiated as president for last time and Carl was elected as my successor. Jean wasn't there so I was glad when the meeting adjourned. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9a1bad44c0a86f5c660ad5daf026d2d5.pdf 20d22ebb6796f28d9a0b3248724f42a2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Saturday 22 1927 The weather turned colder early in the morning and maybe it wasn't slippery. Maybe my feet didn't ache after being on them the night before and up late. Had a nap after supper then woke up and had a bath and retired again at eleven bells. Sunday 23 Roscoe and I drove up home after we had things fixed up in the dairy. Helped Jean milk and had supper with her. Had a pleasant drive up home afterwards and a nice chat with the folks. Stopped in at Barker's on the way home and had a lunch so didn't get home very early. Only three more Sundays to peddle milk. Monday 24 Felt great even if I didn't get much sleep the night before. Alex, Roscoe, and I drove "Dollie" to town at night to see U.F.O. League hockey games. Great sport watching them whack at each other. Dumbries defeated Kitchener 4-0 and {Moyles???} beat Glenmorris 3-2. January Tuesday 25 1927 Another busy day as usual in the dairy. Read a couple of chapters in a book and rolled into bed at ten o'clock so as to get slept up for the next night. Wednesday 26 A terrible frosty morning with the mercury registering 12 below zero. Was home in less than four and a half hours from the time I left as I had to run to keep warm. Froze both my cheeks coming home but I put a scarf over my face and drove up to see Jean just the same arriving there at 9.15. The kiss I received when I left more than repaid me for my cold drive let alone the pie and the nice time I had. Thursday 27 Another cold day with the thermometer registering about the same but moderating considerable before night. It just began to dawn on me that it is only five weeks until my wedding day and I kept wondring from time to time what I would be doing in five weeks time at the same moment. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3f2680ddd7a287af1055661b40a47794.pdf e04473503573277873abf13867337ebc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Friday 28 1927 Roscoe and I attended the Telfer girls party at night and I had a dandy time. Had a few nice dances with Jean, my first since the early hours of the first morning of 1927 and we had a nice chat and lunch together on the kitchen sofa even if they did throw paper at us Home at 3 A.M. Saturday 29 Felt fine considering the fact that I only had three hours sleep. Lloyd Ross came out in afternoon and helped me wash bottles so I was through work in good time at night. Retired at eight o'clock right after supper for a real night sleep. Sunday 30 My third last Sunday as an M.P. was rather a quiet one for me, until night when I drove into town; spent a few minutes at Eleanors, then Jean and I faced a cold strong north-west wind up home where I made a short call and then down the sideroad to Calamity Farm for lunch. It sure was an interesting and happy drive and evening for me. Home at 1.30 after a fast buggy ride. January Monday 31 1927 The weather was considerable colder and maybe it wasn't slippery. Sleigh broke down by Grandma Sinclairs and I waited for over an hour before Alex came in with the truck and we peddled the rest of the milk. Left the team at "Hicks" to get shod, bought Skelly's sleighs and had them attached to the box. The end of a happy month and only a few more days to peddle milk. February Tuesday 1 Had a busy day collecting accounts on the milk route and used the new sleighs for the first time. A dandy mild day and the snow and ice melted fast. Wednesday 2 A dandy bright day and the bear saw his shadow. Six weeks now of cold weather but what do I care with only a few more weeks at Bendemere. Used Dolly on the milk wagon. Had a dandy time at Jean's at night. Saw the wedding cake and a piece of the cloth Jean's wedding dress is to be made of. Oh! Boy how I hated to come home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a3e4d227969c54fad1dbb7863a9c6057.pdf 8be7f87333625ebbf62a46cdbc1dad67 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Thursday 3 1927 Had another ride behind "Dollie" in the milk wagon when we peddled some more "Golden Guernsey" in the town of Paris. Saw Jean and cousin Eva for a few minutes when I was in the Bank of Commerce. Friday 4 Roscoe and I drove his coupe to a U.F.Y.P.O. club meeting in Maus School. Mostly a business meeting. Took part in an impromptu debate, "Resolved that the automobile is a curse instead of a benefit to humanity:" I was in the affirmative and we won. Saturday 5 Drove coupe to town right after dinner, met Dad, Mother and Jean and we went to Brantford. Dad gave Wiles & Quinlan a cheque for $64.xx/100 for part of my wedding costume. Jean bought a new coat too and we had a busy day looking at dresses gifts, and buying a wedding ring. My first days shopping with Jean was a wonderful one. An ice storm at night. February Sunday 6 1927 Very icy in the morning so took the team and sleigh and made great time. Busy afternoon with my books and in the dairy. Left here at 5.45 to go up to Jean's for tea. After we washed the dishes we drove up home for a while. Home in good time after a pleasant evening with Jean. Monday 7 Ernie Cochrane went with me on the milk route when we drove the team. He received his initiation when he fell three times as it was very slippery. It sure was a busy day for me explaining things to the new milk man. Got a lot of teasing from some of the customers when I introduced my successor. Tuesday 8 Ernie and I took the team again and made better time peddling milk. At night Roscoe, Ernie & I rode to town in the coupe and attended an interesting "Father & Son" Banquet in the Community Hall. Called at Dr. Munro's on way home and got my wart doctored. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5d061063afb638af5bc7232ebe18ab14.pdf f173742a1c34aefb04ca31af8e6b1765 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Wednesday 9 1927 Roscoe and Ernie attended a U.F.Y.P.O. executive meetng at Maus School but I drove up and spent the evening with Jean. They had been to Brantford so she showed me some additions to her trousseau which included a hat that made her look more becoming than ever. Thursday 10 Just 15 months this morning since I started working at "Bendemere" and I celebrated it by a holiday from peddling milk as I completed my term as an "M.P." the day before. Put in the day helping Alex doctor ring worm on the cattle in the morning and helping Ernie in the dairy in the afternoon. Friday 11 Went to Burford in the afternoon for the first time with Alex after a load of pea ensilage which weighed 25.70 {2nd no. not clear} lbs. Attended party at Geo Telfers at night and as Jean was there to dance and as my feet were much better we sure had some nice dances together even if we were tired later. Home and in bed at 3.15 A.M. February Saturday 12 1927 Felt pretty good with only a little sleep. Alex and I went after another load of ensilage and brought home 2725 lbs this time. Had to stop twice coming home to adjust truck and then coming up the subway hill a porcelain in the no 1{??}, spark plug blew up caused by a short circuit in the magnets. Drove into town with Rock at night and received final treatment on my wart at Dr. Munro's office. Sunday 13 We, Bendemere boys, all slept in until 6.35 A.M. Helped Ernie on the milk route and were through delivering just 3 hours and a half from the time we landed in town. Spent a busy afternoon in the dairy. Spent a very pleasant Sunday evening with Jean which more than made up for the pleasant drive???? I had going home. My last Sun. night drive back to Bendemere and by all means the worst as I looked like a snowman and was good and wet when I landed home at one o'clock. Monday14 Helped Roscoe draw out manure in the morning and in the afternoon Alex and I cut logs down at the Vanatter farm and Roscoe drew a load of them to town. Rather tired at night so retired early. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/636deb15a10f802c3bcdc0599aae2d9d.pdf 0c6533ebb0394b60c4ae350e77ffe4fe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Tuesday 15 1927 Alex and I cut logs all day between chores and Roscoe drew two loads to the sawmill in Paris. Had my last cutter ride behind Dollie when I drove up to help Jean fix up the wedding invitations. Posted them on my way home in the moonlight and was home in good time after a dandy evening. Wednesday 16 A nasty wet morning so Alex and I took the boys to school in his car and then peddled the Upper Town and Flats as far as the Walker {Press?} for Ernie. It faired up in the afternoon so we cut logs and Roscoe made another trip to town. Thursday 17 Spent a few hours in both the morning and afternoon sawing pine logs in the bush next to Paynes even if it was kind of sloppy under foot. February Friday 18 1927 Alex went to St. Catharines with Mr. Telfer. I helped Roscoe load some logs after breakfast and then drove his coupe to Edgars Churchills and got his front spring repaired. Helped load another load of logs after dinner and then helped Mac & Ernie in the afternoon. Saturday 19 Put in my last day at "Bendemere" by choring around in the morning. In the afternoon Roscoe, Ernie, & I drove into Knowles studio to have our pictures taken along with the rest of Mrs. Laughlins Sunday school class. Rode out home with Terryberrys. It seemed funny for me to have nothing to do so helped with the chores and milked two cows. Sunday 20 My first real Sunday for ages. Didn't get up until 8.20 after more than sleeping the clock around. Nasty east storm so none of us went to church. Helped with the chores then as it was Verna's 9th birthday we had ice-cream for dinner then I walked down and spent a wonderful afternoon and evening with Jean and came home with Jacks at twelve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/524d89611b44705ed419a678c22dc3d6.pdf 2b37f4992b7a8d271c07209e566f87b8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Monday 21 1927 An ideal winter day even if it was quite snappy. Slept in until eight o'clock then peeled potatoes and helped Mother wash, and assisted Dad with the chores in the morning. Dad and I took a load of articles to blacksmith shop at Canning and walked over to see Uncle Ern's horses. Tuckers were here for supper but I retired at nine o'clock. Tuesday 22 Dad and I did the chores in the morning then we motored to Paris after we got Jean. Jean and I got our Marriage License at the town clerk's office. Had dinner at the Dominion Cafe in Brantford and it was a real one. Dad & I went out to see Franklins horses in afternoon. Ordered my flowers and did other shopping afterwards. Had supper with Jean and then walked home after a wonderful day. Wednesday 23 Dad & I drove to town in the morning and then out to "Bendemere" after my buggy. Had dinner when we got home, did the chores, and then went to see horses at Elmer Barsons, and Camerons. Bought my first horse from A. Cameron for $140. She is an iron grey mare and is rising five years old and her name is "Fly". A real experience for me leading her home. February Thursday 24 1927 Spent the day cutting wood with Mr Barker and Dan at "Hazel Grove" Cleaned "Gyp" off for the first time and lead her home with me at night. Mrs Barker told me about the shower for Jean on Saturday. I hope next Thursday is as nice as it was to-day until five o'clock. Friday 25 Mother went to town with me when I hooked "Gyp"{blurry} up for the first time and got her shod at "Hicks." Spent the morning in the Dentists chair. Had dinner at Barkers and then Jack Dan, Mr Barker and I went to Brantford in the Dodge to see the Better Seed Train. Helped Jean separate when we came home, had supper, helped moved the piano and then drove to J R. {Inkcaters ??} to practice the play and back again through a nasty snow storm. Saturday 26 Jean and I drove to Paris in morning. Completed my appointments with the dentist, got a haircut, and purchased gifts for the singer, pianist, and the best couple. Ladies of the district gave Jean a surprise shower of wonderful gifts and I had to open them. Tea and a pleasant time after. Helped draw two cars out of snowbanks after and then drove home after the chores were done. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/921260497086f766844735040a289c27.pdf 173df0aa15f0f35f614724388f483a46 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Sunday 27 1927 My last single Sunday. Attended Sunday school at the Mission with the boys then drove down and helped Jean milk then brought her up home for tea. Roscoe and Aileen were here too. If all my double Sundays are as happy as my single ones have been in the past I will surely be a happy man. Fast ride home behind Gyp in the cutter. Monday 28 Started to shovel out side road in morning then Dad drove down and we got Mr. Barker then drove over to Hyndmans to see some cattle. Went to town in the afternoon, did some shopping, and then out to "Bendemere" to help Ernie fix up his books. Home and in bed about 11.30. March Tuesday 1 Spent the first day of March down at Barkers. Broke road through side road in the morning. After dinner Mr. Barker, Dan, and I brought the cow and 2 stockers Mr Barker bought for Jean and I home to Hazel Grove. Came home early at night and went right to bed. March Wednesday 2 1927 Spent the last day of my boyhood at home helping Carl haul out manure. Upset a big load at the end of the lane. Jock Lushman came up in the afternoon and we had an unique experience with {Pifhers?} dog. Had my last car ride when I spent my last evening and danced with and kissed Miss Barker good-bye for the last time. Even so it was the happiest evening I ever spent with Jean. Thursday 3 A wonderful day for our wedding and lots of sunshine made it the greatest day of my life. I'll always have a picture in my mind of how sweet and charming Jean looked when she left her father's arm and pulled upon my left side before the ceremony commenced. I sure was a lucky boy. Friday 4 My honeymoon or rather ours was too short and sweet and too wonderfully happy to write about so I'll omit it. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9610e5875a5aafc303d2587309019b95.pdf e372d0c923eaa5e41d2765aecfafc3e7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Saturday 5 1927 {blank} Sunday 6 {blank} Monday 7 Dad met us in Paris at the station after our train was 37 minutes late and we had a dark and muddy drive home. Jean and I spent our first whole night together at my home and had a real sleep as there wasn't any noise to bother us. March Tuesday 8 1927 Arrived back and took up my new abode at Hazel Grove just before dinner time. After we had our pictures taken I changed my clothes and went out to help load up a load of turnips. Left my horse at Lushmans when Jean and I went to Galt and helped present the play "Robert and Mary" at Wesley United church. Wednesday 9 Helped milk in the morning for the first time on Calamity Farm. Dan took the last load of turnips and the price was thirty cents per bushel. Drove Jean and Lou up home for a while in the afternoon to see Mother about the reception. Thursday 10 Jean and I shipped the cream in the morning and did some shopping while we were in town and were home by noon. Opened a joint account at the Bank of Toronto and deposited $125.00 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b2379d74bf71219b07f1c5ee2467be8d.pdf 7edaa7648063490bacbae7a1af8943c9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Friday 11 1927 Another wonderful day. Dan and I trimmed up brush along Mrs Pefkers fence in the morning. Drove Cousin Eva and {Lois? or Lou?} up home after dinner, then had my first experience dressing and cleaning oats for the show when I got back. Mother and Dad gave Jean and I a reception at night. There were 108 present, Melb's orchestra played lovely and maybe I didn't have some of the most wonderful dances with Jean. Saturday 12 The morning after the night before and a real night at that. My stomach felt kind of funny but Dan and I sawed and split birch blocks just the same after we did the morning chores. Helped look over oats after dinner then about four Dan and I drove to town and shipped them, did some shopping for Mrs Barker and I got some things for my wife for the first time. Sunday 13 A rainy Sunday when my wife and I attended church for the first time as married folks. We were in church just 29 minutes from the time we left home in spite of the bad roads. Up home for dinner. We received $3 as a wedding present. $1.5 from both Carl and Roscoe and $1 from the girls. God bless them all. My first Sunday evening that I remained at Hazel Grove and a happy one. March Monday 14 1927 Dan and I spent the morning and afternoon down on the flats sawing and splitting up the big elm tree. Finished sawing about four o'clock but not until we had got quite wet as it came on to rain. Tuesday 15 Hauled Charlie Meggs car out of side road in morning then drew up part of the bass wood tree. Jean and I drove Cousin Eva to town, increased our bank account, and did some shopping in the afternoon. Feed of wedding cake coming home. Harold Fisher backed out of Ford Garage at 12 P.M. going at rate of 45 miles per hour and right over into the river. "Mistaken" alias "Miss {Herbie?}" arrived at Hazel Grove. Wednesday 16 Finished bringing up the basswood tree after we did the chores in the morning. Trimmed up brush along Pefker's fence after dinner. At night Jean and I drove up home for a couple of setting hens and when we got back Mr. Webster and Bernice were here. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e1b217f3351af09fda46158254073b81.pdf 5a0ce98c3102a65c9bf6cbd8c8f82d20 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Thursday 17 1927 Up at six and did the chores so that Dan and I were over to Pefkers ready to saw wood shortly after eight. Couldn't get the engine started until 9.30 so didn't finish until three. Sawed here for 2 1/2 hours {word off left side of page, incomplete; then???} but didn't get through. Jean and I had our first two meals apart since were married. Friday 18 A wet morning. Jean went with me to post some letters and hold "Gyp" when we took the cream and a crate of eggs to the station. Finished sawing the wood at 11.15 then had dinner and drove to Gibson's sale at Drumbo. Mr Barker bought another cow for us and two steers, Dad also got two steers. They are to {word off left side of page, be???} shipped in Mr. Meggs {carload?} to-morrow. Saturday 19 A dandy spring day. Dan and I split wood on the wood pile between the chore {word off left side of page, times?}. Did the chores up early and were {word incomplete, all?} through by six o'clock. Wrote a letter after supper to send to Pauline along with Jeans {word off left side of page, Pat?} and slept and listened {corrected from listed? }to phonograph while I was waiting for the cattle to come in. March Sunday 20 1927 {blank} Monday 21 {blank} Tuesday 22 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a7e70be3e924c854a566ba8325addae4.pdf 5183f6b3175725732404f110860e1d2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Saturday 16 1927 {dates jumped from March to April} {blank} Sunday 17 {blank} Monday 18 {blank} April Tuesday 19 1927 {blank} Wednesday 20 {blank} Thursday 21 Plowed in the morning then had some hard work and some queer fun when we fixed the pump in afternoon. It rained so we couldn't finish our job until after chores were done. All of us went to a shower for Jack and Lou at Cunninghams and had a nice time and a feed of ice cream. Home at three. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fe3f6118cf24863ce6800d44aa35e624.pdf b90099e3784b49ad664104acc61b3189 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Friday 22 1927 Took away three cattle we had sold to Mr. Meggs in morning and had an interesting race when one {word unclear - red?} one headed homeward. Red pair weighted 2070 and {word unclear - roan?} one 1210. Received our first share of the cattle money. Plowed 28 rounds in 4 1/2 hrs in afternoon. Five piece orchestra played at shower friends and neighbours gave Lou at night and maybe I didn't enjoy some swell dances with Jean. Saturday 23 Didn't get up very early, did the chores up and then got dressed and Dan and I made a fast trip to town for some eggs and the ice cream. Lou and Jack were married about 12.10 and the sun was shining. Had a queer feed afterwards and then saw the happy couple off even if we did have to go to Brantford in the Dodge and we took Eleanor with us. Sunday 24 A nice cool Sunday morning. Jean and I drove our horse and buggy to church and I went to sleep and Mrs Parsons was laughing at me. Up home for dinner and I did the carving. Pleasant afternoon and Rock came up for a few minutes. Websters were here when we got back about five but didn't stay long. April Monday 25 1927 A fine day including clouds and sunshine and a light shower of snow and rain at noon turning milder towards night. Dan and I plowed all day and finished the big field south of the barn. I finished four lands so no wonder my arms and legs ached at night. Helped Jean wring out my combinations at noon. Tuesday 26 A wet morning so chored around and pealed one hydro pole. Struck out little piece by the house with the old team about eleven o'clock and finished it afterwards with "Gyp" and "Fly" then plowed in the three corner piece till night. Had a nice walk to the mail box with Jean after supper then she helped me fix ups my horses for the night and I helped with the dishes. Wednesday 27 Raining in the morning but stopped at nine. Dan and our Dad went to town and I plowed with the old team and helped Robt Geddie bag up his oats. Finished plowing my land and then rolled the nine acres in three hours and three quarters with my "flyers" Dad, Mother, Bob, & the girls brought up some "Spuds" https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2c167008b238c75d9e612257e56b052a.pdf f0ac32ab28de786f2eaa0cfc8dfb9e69 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Thursday 28 1927 A fine cool day for working horses and I accomplished quite a lot of work when I harrowed the south half of oat field twice and rolled it in front of the drill. Dan sowed all day and nearly finished the piece. Had a delightful walk back and up the flats with Jean after supper in the twilight. Friday 29 A wonderful day. Harrowed in the four acre piece all morning then in the afternoon the three of us helped the Hunters build a fence across the river. Fell in, got my feet wet, and scratched my foot on the barb wire. Jean brough me home a letter containing good news about the Tretheway-Ossian mines when she came home from town at noon. Saturday 30 {left side of writing is cut off a bit} Rolled and harrowed in the three corner piece in the morning. Finished harrowing when Dan finished sowing it in the afternoon then harrowed the nine acres in the south field in three hours. {word cut off} increase arrived at noon and it has a dark complexion. Had a bath after supper, then went to town with Jean and Dan but was home arly. Through seeding Hurrah! May Sunday 1 1927 All of us went up to Uncle Arts for dinner and had a great time with lots of good laughs. Grandpa and Elsie came out after dinner so we had a real nice visit. Did the chores in a hurry when we got home and Jean and I attended church together at night for the first time since we were married and it was High School night at that. A dandy day and a wonderful one for me. Monday 2 A dandy bright warm day. Struck out three lands and the ends of the root field with the old team then plowed with my own team till 5.30 when I quit to help Jean with the milking. Jean accompanied me when I went up to put a new shoe and landside on my plow after supper. "Stubby" had a colt when I went to the barn in the morning and its a "Miss Stubby" and a pretty roan one at that. Tuesday 3 It threatened to rain all morning but kept off until after eleven when I had to quit plowing and unhook for the barn. Dan & I changed oil in separator. Rung the pigs before we looked up about three o'clock when it had stopped raining. Jean & I celebrated our 2nd anniversary by helping cash other with our work after supper and a walk together. Carl, Bobbie & Scott brought down my buggy wheel. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c1b9917fec286af8fbd10b37d015a1b0.pdf c7788e9e92e7c27d87db1b04514a7a44 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Wednesday 4 1927 Plowed root ground all day with "Gyp and Fly" and sure turned over a lot of ground. At night Jean, Dan, and I motored to town and spent a very pleasant evening at Eleanor's and Cousin Melville was there too and feeling full of the old "Nick" Thursday 5 Spent the biggest part of the day bewteen the plow handles. At night Dan, Jean, and I drove to Paris to get "Harry" the new German police puppy when he came in by express. Read part of the story "King John of the {Mean?}" in the Ladies Home Journal before wewent to toost. Ernie Laughlin and P.J. Campbell called on me. Friday 6 Cut and planted five short rows of Irish cobbler potatoes in the garden then rolled until noon. Renewed my Ontario Farmer subscription. Spent the afternoon fencing the river and there abouts and it sure was a wonderful day for the job. May Saturday 7 1927 Rolled in the root field in the morning then harrowed in the garden till noon. Then after dinner I scratched away in the sod field by sheep pen and then up along the lane. Jean helped me grass my horses after supper, then we did the dishes, listened to the "Wingers" on the radio and I had a bath and we went to roost. Sunday 8 Had a hurried trip to the flats with Jean before church time after some flowers. Big crowd at Mother's Day service at church. Honored my mother by having dinner with her and then attending Sunday School with her at the Mission when Jean and I attended S.S. together for the first time. Home and did the chores after and then wrote a letter to Harry Weir at night. Monday 9 Thunderstorm came up and it started to rain about five and it sure did rain until about ten o'clock when it cleared up for the day. Chored around in the morning. Took "Gyp" to Canning and got her shod and some other work done, after dinner and as I brought two bags of "Spuds" down from home got back just in time to help finish milking and turn the separator. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6e42fd2757c443f1da3caf3f8cdf92f6.pdf dacbac5814783676a7bec9e57a12f374 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Tuesday 10 1927 Heavy hail and rain storm started at 5.45A.M. but hail only lasted for a few minutes even if they were as large as peas and it stopped raining about 9.30. Took "Fly's" shoes off and {puled?} hydro-poles till noon. Dan and I cleaned out boxstall, 3 loads in all and spread it in root field and finished manuring the field. Struck out last two lands and helped Jean milk. "Billy" our first lamb arrived. Wednesday 11 Struck out a land for Dan in sod field then finished the root field except 3 rounds around headlands when I plowed all day with the bay and gray in spite of a nasty drizzle at times in the morning. Plowed six rounds in sod before I quit to help milk and separate. Websters and Sinclairs were here for tea. We all have an invitation to dinner in Brantford on Sunday next. Cut Jean's hair at noon for the first time. Thursday 12 A nice bright morning and I plowed sod all morning with my team. Dad and Mother, Carl, and Bobbie took Jean and I to Brantford with them in the afternoon and I had the beneficiary of my life insurance policy changed from Mother to Jean. Carl got a new Spring coat and Bobbie his first suit of long trousers. May Friday 13 1927 Finished plowing the sod field in the morning except for a few rounds around the headlands. Rolled and harrowed in the other root field all afternoon after I helped Dan fill the spray toank. Jean and I drove up home at night and took Mother's plants up. We had an invitation to a dance at Glenmorris given by Melb's orchestra but didn't go. Saturday 14 {Puled?} hydro poles until 10.30 when Dan had finished plowing head lands in sod field then started to draw out manure. Took out four loads and spread them all myself in the afternoon while Dan greased the Dodge. Went to town at night even if I did feel tired and we had a good feed of figs too. Sunday 15 Didn't go to church in the morning as we all went down to Webster's for dinner. Maybe we didn't have a brave feed and I weighed 157 and Jean 140 pounds, afterwards We didn't get to church at night as it was raining and we were too late getting through chores so went to bed early. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c3f2dccb98e9237a212338ff29baf734.pdf 72ffd483c6e2179dee3a32ab90f8bd32 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Monday 16 1927 Dan and I drew out four loads of manure in morning and cleaned out two box stalls. A wet afternoon so we doctored "Miss Stubby's" horns and started to repair hay fork track. Dad and Mother drove down about four and Dad helped me {word cut off - do?} carpenter work then doctored on horn we hadnt done {word cut off} right on the calf and helped us milk. They stayed for supper. Dan's and my trip with our {word cut off new?} cow to Lushmans was in vain even if we didn't get back until 10. Jean had gone to bed but we had a real chat afterwards. Tuesday 18 Had a nice long walk when I took our cow back to Holmes right after breakfast and I didn't get back until after tea. Dan and I drew manure the rest of the day, ten loads in all. Rained at night again so as we were both tired we returned just as soon as we finished the dishes. Wednesday 18 A real Spring day. Finished manuring the piece in hay field with the 25th load. Cleaned out hen houses besides hauling out 3 loads in {word cut off - morning?}. Rolled sod after dinner then harrowed {word cut off - peas?} after Dan finished sowing and then {word cut off - dragged?} in sod field rest of day. Tired at night but went for a wonderful walk around the flats with Jean. Gee! I'm glad I'm married now. May Thursday 19 1927 Dan and I plowed with both teams in the hayfield in the morning and I finished the piece for corn after dinner with my team even if it did rain. Jean and I drove to Canning after some work I had done at the blacksmith shop and calleed in home on the way back. Friday 20 Had a nice walk back to Holmes in the morning with "Pokey". Back at ten then harrowed the rest of the day in the two root fields. Rest of the folks went to Mt. Vernon at night but Jean and I drove to Paris and saw the play "Anne Whats Her Name" presented by Mt Pleasant Dramatic Club under auspices of U.F.Y.O. and it was a real play too. Saturday 21 A wet morning so spent the time fixing the hay fork track and finished it at noon. Harrowed the root field in afternoon and rolled and harrowed piece in hay field. Went to town at night and brought Eleanor and Melville home with us. Great time before we went to toost including pyjama mix ups. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31c9a0a31d994a1298d20130c51601ed.pdf c95387ad5786124c637d10bd2cb2048f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Sunday 22 1927 A wonderful day and just like Summer Jean and I and our family attended church in the morning. Cunningham's came right after dinner then we went for a walk around the flats. Three Cayuga young men and the Telfer family were here for supper including Cousin Eva with her diamond. "Fly" got quite badly cut up when Dolly and Prince put her over the wire fence. Monday 23 Another wet Monday and we spent the day housecleaning at the barn and at night I started to build a rack for my team harness. Had my first experience helping a sheep to lamb. Had to call Fasken to get him to remove a pair of ewe lambs and they are all right. Tuesday 24 Fixed fence along the lane in the morning and then after dinner we hooked "Prince and Gyp" together for the first time and celebrated Victoria Day by working on the highway. Jean and I had only been in bed a few minutes when we had to get up as Charlie and Irene came over. May Wednesday 25 1927 Jean and I had a pleasant ride to town in the buggy when we shipped the cream. Back in an hour and ten minutes from time we left home then worked on road till noon. After dinner we caught a crate of fat hens and Dan & I shipped them to Wallers when we brought home 3.20 lbs of chesnut coal with Prince and Gyp from the U.F.O. consignment. Roscoe & Eileen were here for supper and Websters for a few minutes later in the evening. Thursday 26 Rolled oats, repaired eave troughs, and unloaded coal in the morning. Helped plant strawberries and worked on road after dinner. Warren and Maggie came over after supper and brought over two pigs Mr. Barker had purchased from them the week before. Friday 27 Harrowed piece in the hayfield four times and then Jean helped me move harrows to field west of barn and I worked there till noon. Had my first experience driving the team on the spray track for half an hour after dinner. Got Pifher's disk and disced rest of day. Jean and I had a nice drive up home at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/446352241065f95c25bfa557a8c661ca.pdf f001871e0e4cc0cb80d25fd7dd92b8c5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Saturday 28 1927 Dan drove the team for a while in the morning and again at night but I worked them on the disc myself the rest of the day. Four of us went to town at night and Jean and I had our first Guernsey Milk Shake since we we married with Eleanor and Melville. Sunday 29 Dan, Jean, & I attended church in the morning and heard Mr. Story, a missionary from South America, deliver a fine address. Mr. Wilson was back for first time since his illness. All of us were up at Cunninghams for dinner and supper and had a nice visit and two wonderful meals. Monday 30 Worked the disc all morning and then took it home just before dinner. Harrowed and rolled in front of the drill when Dan and his Dad sowed the mangels and some of the corn. "Fly's" knee was all better when I brought her up from the pasture. May Tuesday 31 1927 Up at 4.45 A.M. as Warren and Maggie came over and drove Mr and Mrs Barker and Dan to Toronto to ssee Lou in the Dodge Brothers. They arrived home a little after nine. Jean and I spent our first day alone since our honeymoon and had a great time feeding chickens and keeping things straight and I disced in between times. June Wednesday 1 Disced the corn ground west of the barn crosswise in the morning and then in the afternoon I harrowed and rolled ahead of the drill while Dan sowed corn. Mr and Mrs. Cochrane and the Websters came about four o'clock so we had lots of company for supper when we had a good feed of chicken. Thursday 2 Uncle Arts 18th Wedding Anniversary. Finished harrowing and rolling corn ground about ten then dug post holes until noon. Fixed fence all afternoon at end of orchard and Jean and her Mother attended afternoon tea at Crombies but were home in time to milk. Drove up home at night and didn't get home until almost 12 {the rest of the wording is cut off from bottom of page, unable to read} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/17d3e85332307c333a3a53d0697cbf87.pdf c1d2412c7b59db42574cebed498908e0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Friday 3 1927 Jean took me to town with her in the morning to help ship the cream and do some shopping while Dan disced turnip ground. Spudded thistles in the strawberries till now and then spudded thistles in oats and hoed spuds after dinner till {Mr. or Ms.} Webster was ready to go to work. Laid out line of poles, roofed them and planted the first one. Saturday 4 A wet morning, Filled {tank?} in attic after breakfast then helped fix latch on doors and then spent most of the day housecleaning in the cellar. "Hot Dog!" we had some time Dug my first hole for hydro poles before milking time. Had a feed of {figs?} at town at night along with Eleanor & Melville. Katie Birley's wedding day. Sunday 5 {This entry is too faded to read.} June Monday 6 1927 {blank} Tuesday 7 {blank} Wednesday 8 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/841c6ccaedd6f0cf5251f2395a5dbcc7.pdf 0269790e56cad2d091f106ece793ab30 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Wednesday 15 1927 {blank} Thursday 16 {blank} Friday 17 {blank} June Saturday 18 1927 {blank} Sunday 19 {blank} Monday 20 Did a little work on fence until Mr Pifler came over and four of us went down after posts to mosquito alley. Busy morning. Had dinner along with other 8 men at Bee. Did all kinds of jobs when we set up fence around the barn yard in afternoon. Had a nice ride in Dad's car when I drove Jean up after mail around five. Maybe I wasn't glad she was there too. We sure had a heart to heart talk in bed at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/de5bf2981bbadf69cb80412cfe5f5a16.pdf ab241738ea3c6a118c3de024e0c78bd1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Tuesday 21 1927 Had my first experience with a sick sow for a few years when I took ours for a visit up to Jack Hardy's. Called in home for a few minutes on way back. Jean came out to help me spud thistles about 3.30 and we worked until 6.15 and finished the big {piece?}. Jean Gregory's wedding and a nice warm one after the heavy mist cleared up in the morning. Mr Barker decided to shingle the barn. Wednesday 22 {blank} Thursday 23 {This entry is too faded to be read.} June Friday 24 1927 {blank} Saturday 25 {blank} Sunday 26 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/428df350880c2859bcfb8595f489d0fa.pdf 1cd62311ee927142c38d3457522dcd26 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Saturday 9 1927 {blank} Sunday 10 Attended church in the morning and then we all went up to Cunninghams for dinner and Supper, The Telfers were there and maybe we didn't have a good time and a great feed of strawberries etc. It was 7.30 when we got home so it was late when we finished the chores. Monday 11 Had a "raring" time when I had "Gyp" & "Fly" on the mower for the first time, Took Pifher's cultivator home just before dinner. July Tuesday 12 1927 My 22nd birthday and a fine day. We drew in hay most of the day and about milking time Mr Barker & Dan went back after another load. Terrific windstorm came up just as they got in the barn doing damage here and there and was later followed by a heavy rain. U.F.Y.P.O. Garden party had to be called off. My darling wife presented me with 2 pairs of silk socks and a nice tie for my birthday at bed time. Wednesday 13 Put some new shingles on the barn where wind took them off by the ventilator last night. after dinner then pitched off a load of hay so the other two could gather up the hay blown around the field. I hoed turnips for awhile till milking time and Dan started to cut the timothy hay near the house. Thursday 14 Sharpened my first mower knife in the morning when Dan turned the emery while I touched two of them up. We went up to Cunninghams after dinner to see some cattle. Called in home on way there with some cherries. Bought 4 cattle for $240.00 and brought them home with us. Maybe it wasn't hot. Picked cherries with Jean till chore time while Dan went after Jack {last line cut off} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aae6ecb4f6013660934e303a1f207d0b.pdf 09f10178346020388a5fc803822136c4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Friday 15 1927 A wet day so we didn't do much but clean up around and do chores at the barn all day. Jean & I cut each others hair in the morning. I cut thistles in the pasture for a while after supper. Saturday 16 Dandy warm muggy morning when Dan and I both plowed hay ground. Hoed turnips in afternoon. Dan had to take his operator's exam so had to go to town early. Consequently Jean & I didn't go but went for a swim at dark when I had finished cutting five rounds of hay with the old team. Sunday 17 Jean and I attended church and heard Mr. Wilson preach a wonderful sermon about children on his last Sunday before his holidays. Cunninghams were here for dinner. And supper. Drove Lou's two "Pa's" down around the flats in my buggy after a heavy shower to see the cattle. Had a nice ride to Paris when we saw Aunt Ruby off on the 5.40. July Monday 18 1927 Cultivated both pieces of summer fallow in the morning with my team while Dan raked hay. Hoed turnips till Dan finished cutting the timothy hay then drew in three loads after five o'clock. Jean and I drove up home for a few minutes at night and brought home 170 lbs of oats with us. Tuesday 19 Hoed turnips for a while after I finished picking 2 1/2 baskets of cherries. Drew in hay all afternoon and got in 7 loads including the one we got after supper. Mrs. Webster & sister Gladys came up to spend a couple of days. Warren & Maggie and the girls brought 9 little pigs over for us at night so we didn't get to bed until 10.30. Wednesday 20 Raked balance of timothy hay in the morning and finished cutting clover piece with my team before dinner. Took a load in after supper again which made 9 loads for the day. At night Dan drove Mrs Webster and Gladys to Brantford and Jean and I had a wonderful ride with them even if I was tired. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/38f750a32ba804ec264b1d868616ee33.pdf cef6cdf4518334e6083bedcc6f271c01 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Thursday 21 1927 Dan and I sharpened a mower knife first thing after breakfast and then hoed turnips for a while. Took in the 20th and last load of hay in field by house and one load from other piece before noon. Drew in 8 loads when Mr. Pifher came over after dinner and we had two teams on the go and we finished the second piece. Hydro men finished building our line. Started to rain just at bed time. Friday 22 We all hoed turnips in the morning even if it was pretty mushy after the heavy rain the night before. Another heavy shower came up at 1.30 so that ended the hoeing. Did some jobs around barn until 3.45 then Dan and I struck out the sod field by the house with the old team. Saturday 23 Rained all morning until 10.30 while we were looking over oats for the show then we plowed with both teams until noon even if it did come onto rain again. I plowed 11 rounds with "Gyp n Fly" in 80 minutes and there were a few nice furrows in the bunch. Jean and I drove to town in rain after dinner and did some shopping for the company & ourselves. July Sunday 24 1927 Not a very promising morning and Jean and I were undecided what to do until Mother called up and asked us to go touring with them and the girls. Were up around "Cousin Ted's" and around the old farm in the morning and had dinner and Supper at Uncle Arts. Stopped in to see Frank and Della's new house on way home and when we got home Lou & Jack were here. It sure was a wonderful day. Monday 25 A fair day and I plowed 30 rounds in a little over four hours in the morning. Then in afternoon Jack Ball and I cultivated the summer fallow. Fell off cultivator seat coming to the house and skinned my nose. Tuesday 26 Hoed turnips till nine o'clock then we went over to Pifher's to draw hay and stack it. A Shower of rain came up around three and put a stop to that. Started to plow then Mr. Barker took the team after load of lumber for Pifher's barn. Weirs & the folks at home came down for a while.and we were up there for tea after. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1b4f04032a8f4adfba8dc8f0399b1e0e.pdf 2f0733cd48c5a7743de2b899ba39cb68 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Wednesday 27 1927 Turned a lot of nice furrows when Dan and I plowed with both teams all day. Mr Barker officiated in C.N.R. settlement. Uncle Tom & Cousin Eva came over to spend a few days with us. Had a Keystone Securities man to see me but I didn't bite. Jean & I had a swim at night even if the water was high. Thursday 28 Weather didn't look very promising but Dan and I got the binder ready and got started cutting wheat just before noon. I shocked all the piece and finished right behind the binder. Rather a windy but short thunder shower came up at supper time and U.F.Y.F.O. garden party had to be postponed again. Leishman's hired man was killed when he fell from beam in haymow. Friday 29 Plowed all day and finished the sod piece just south of the house where we get such a good view from our bedroom windows. Used Dollie & Fly together for first time in afternoon and they make a steady team. Jean and I went for a walk after supper and salted the cattle. July Saturday 30 1927 Up bright and early ready for a big day and we had it too. Made good time fixing the west river fence when we were through by ten. Cut the barley and started to shock it before dinner. Then cut the other piece of wheat and had it stooked at 6.20 Didn't go to town but had a shave, helped Jean with the dishes, had a bath and waited for folks to bring Eleanor & Melville home with them. Sunday 31 {blank} August Monday 1 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1ff47266b4083f0a36900a4fe9c56721.pdf 90f2579c8e9ba811202600ccaac7ff90 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Tuesday 2 1927 {blank} Wednesday 3 {blank} Thursday 4 {blank} August Friday 5 1927 {blank} Saturday 6 We plowed all day with two outfits and it was rather warm. Quit in good time as it was "N--'s {see diary for true word} Night". Eleanor & Melville went down town with us so we had a few good laughs. Home in fair time and maybe I wasn't glad to get to bed. Sunday 7 My wifey and I had a swim before we went to Burford with Roscoe in his roadster to celebrate his and Grandma Harley's birthday. A very nice time including a sleep in afternoon for me. A swell feed at dinner & supper time. Home and had our chores done by dark after which we posted a letter at mail box. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/de2e0412cb017ce913734ae4ba948da5.pdf 30f46164a5c4cac3c8f29608ae6df290 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Monday 8 1927 A very warm muggy day and Dan and I plowed all day with two teams. Pretty heavy going but we had queer fun between rests digging out a big stone and burning a pile of brush. Jean and I had a swell dip in the river before we went to bed. Tuesday 9 Got Dan started on the disc and then I scuffled the mangels with "Gyp" after which Mr Barker and I hilled up the potatoes in both fields. Scuffled 70 rows of corn in upper field with the bay mare in afternoon. Jean and I had a short but pleasant walk together after supper. Wednesday 10 Finished cultivating corn in the upper field before dinner then after dinner we got the binder out and I had my first experience driving a binder on "Calamity Farm" behind Prince, Dollie, & Fly when I cut piece by house and six rounds around {competition?} oats. Got binder twine at Cochranes and some oats up home in the car at night. August Thursday 11 1927 Dan finished the {plowing? word overwritten} in {word too overwitten and blotted} fields while I harrowed for a while and then scuffled the turnips with "Gyp" in 2 hrs & 5 min. Cut grain again in afternoon and I shocked up behind the binder. Friday 12 Doctored some of the sheep up after breakfast and then I had a busy time the rest of the day shocking up oats. Finished cut the prize piee and I finished the shocking after supper. Folks from up home came down for a while and brought Aunt Fern and Walter with them for a visit. Saturday 13 Spent a pleasant morning helping get a sheaf ready for the show. Helped Jean pick 3 baskets of apples after dinner and then harrowed rest of afternoon while Dan & his Dad drew in {some?} show peas and oats. Had a nice time in town at night when Jean & I treated "{her?} Mother" & Cousin Eva to an ice-cream soda. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/01dca4880ec66df9dcf492c91df553cb.pdf 8a64f9a9f69cab7d2a39afef7431b448 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Sunday 14 1927 Attended morning service at church and heard Mr. Wilson preach for first time after his holidays. Had a picnic lunch for dinner up home. Light shower at noon. All of us kids went for a swim over to the old hole in the afternoon and had {August?} time diving etc. Then we older folks had a car ride back to the root field and then Carl and his gang brought us home in time for chores after a pleasant day. Monday 15 Dan cut and I shocked all the three cornered piece of oats in the morning and then we worked the rest of the day at the same jobs in the big field. Dan and I took a walk over to see Pefhers barn after Supper. Cunninghams came down for a visit and I had some nice dances with Jean. Tuesday 16 I shocked oats all morning and Dan finished cutting the oat crop for 1927 a little after twelve. Drew in ten loads of oats in after-noon when Mr Pefher and his two men came over and we drew with two teams. Went back to finish shocking oats after milking and maybe I wasn't pleased to have Jean come back and help me in the twilight. Through at {time but it is cut off} August Wednesday 17 1927 Put in one of the heaviest days work in my life when I pitched hay all day over at Pefhers when we got in 21 loads. Had a nice walk over home at noon after a {hook?} when Jean who had been helping Mrs Pefher with the dinner came home with me. Thursday 18 Dan went threshing at McCrows in the morning so Mr Barker and I got in three loads of oats ourselves and Jean pitched back a load for us. Drew in with two teams again after dinner and got ten more loads stowed away in the dry. There were 18 loads from the competition field. Friday 19 Spent the day over at Pefhers helping draw in grain. I loaded and drove the team all day when we got in 7 loads of rye, 3 loads wheat, and five loads of oats putting our neighbours harvest in pretty good shape. Dan & I got in a load of oats when we came home as we had supper at five. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ade34f7314c6e22b98130bd89bc331d2.pdf 915f1792af2a5cdd3b8627c2ba27694c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Saturday 20 1927 Dan and I got in four loads of oats in the morning and made four trips after dinner and finished our harvest for 1927. We had 7 1/2 loads wheat, 1 load of barley, and 33 loads of oats. Had a nice shower of rain about 7.30 so none of us went to town. We are thankful to have all our grain in in such good shape. Had a nice bath and retired early. Mr. Wilson & wife and his sister called on us in afternoon. Sunday 21 Attended church in the morning home for dinner and then afterwards we all went over to Cousin Jims for afternoon and tea. Dark when we got home. Marge and Bob McCrow & Andy Lushman came down when we were just starting chores and we drove them home later on in the evening in the Dodge with Dan as chauffeur. Monday 22 Spent pratically all day getting grain ready for the show. Jean and I got the mail with car and had a little ride up home after the "flail". Had my first experience using it threshing barley after dinner. Mr. Watson came to look at the apples. August Tuesday 23 1927. Got the cows up early in the morning and then got my team ready, had breakfast and was back harrowing at 7.15. First morning I haven't help Jean milk or eaten breakfast with her since we were married. Bees attacked Fly so had to unhook. Spent rest of day preparing grain for the show. Rained considerable of the afternoon as Jean & I didn't go to "Bendemere" as we intended. Wednesday 24 After I finished my chores I spent the rest of the morning looking over oats for the C.N.E. and had Jean to help. Finished the oats and most of the barley in the afternoon. Drove up home at night after some oats. Cunninghams from Canning and Toronto were here while we were away. Thursday 25 Finished getting the grain and wool ready and then Jean and I shipped it. Drove the disc from 10.30 to noon. Moved the cattle from our pasture to another and harrowed in afternoon. Jean went up after Grandma & Aunt Amanda so they were here for tea. Mr Webster came with motors so we were unable to attend U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Scotts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b136d2aecffbe6c57177077683703c5a.pdf f2039bf5936780df665cb4ae4e342f5d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === August Friday 26 1927 === Spent most of the morning digging potatoes in the garden and after dinner I picked them up with Jean's assistance and put them away in the cellar. Helped Dan get in a jag of hay and then coiled a second , cut alfalfa till 7:45. Websters were up again but the motor wouldn't work on the separator. === Saturday 27 === Put in practically all morning in the sheep industry when I caught and held the sheep while Mr. Barker trimmed them, pared their feet, and have them pills for worming. Took in three jags of hay and some peas and pitched them all off in afternoon. Apple buyer from Kitchener came so Mrs. Barker didn't go to town so Jean & I did up the family business. === Sunday 28 === {blank} === August Monday 29 1927 === {blank} === Tuesday 30 === {blank} === Wednesday 31 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e951227d4ac57fdcec92b39a64bed8b8.pdf 5614f90779ef0b539cc5be240a15f33e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === September Tuesday 13 1927 === {blank} === Wednesday 14 === {blank} === Thursday 15 === {blank} === September Friday 16 1927 === {blank} === Saturday 17 === {blank} === Sunday 18 === Helen Milne, Dan, Jean & I went to church in the morning and then up home for dinner where we met the "Gobles" family from the other side of Woodstock. Came home about three o'clock and Alex Birley and the boys were here. Had a nice visit with them and then after supper Dan went to church and took Helen to the station and we did the chores. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f3e5c4683adc7aef1dcb4632d8da8188.pdf 8f6c3c55824bc5623f942bd78bca4626 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === October Saturday 1 1927 === {blank} === Sunday 2 === My Dad's 47th birthday and Jean and I had dinner with him and the rest of the family after we attended Communion services at church in the morning. Came home in time to have a nice walk down around the flats and brought the cows up with us. === Monday 3 === {blank} === October Tuesday 4 1927 === {blank} === Wednesday 5 === {blank} === Thursday 6 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98e27aae9128ad01d903b0ca4445c18a.pdf 997d74c9ebf4dd9b84e487232fde79b6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === October Monday 31 1927 === {blank} === November Tuesday 1 === Mr. Barker's 64th birthday and we celebrated by working at the turnips all day. Drew in 12 loads and pulled besides. A wonderful day for the first day of a new month. === Wednesday 2 === {blank} === November Thursday 3 1927 === {blank} === Friday 4 === {blank} === Saturday 5 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dac8b4a0a4a4b527a0e54026205d0641.pdf 24327b9594ea6b2edcc514ee1e120024 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === November Saturday 12 1927 === My Mother's 49th birthday. Rather a cool windy day. Plowed corn stubble all morning. Melville came out for dinner and we worked all afternoon putting up a new litter carrier pole. Eleanor came out in afternoon so we had some wild times before we went to roost. Called Mother up at supper time & wished her many happy returns. === Sunday 13 === {blank} === Monday 14 === {blank} === November Tuesday 15 1927 === {blank} === Wednesday 16 === {blank} === Thursday 17 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b02a1d6239caa4b9c8a458a3264352a9.pdf daeae57f445eade956ded274a707109d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === November Friday 18 1927 === Put in all the big steers. === Saturday 19 === {blank} === Sunday 20 === {blank} === November Monday 21 1927 === {blank} === Tuesday 22 === {blank} === Wednesday 23 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fcb3f6b4aa670beb98cc0c85e61e91dd.pdf c302d1dabe2602535a2d573cbda10049 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === December Sunday 18 1927 === {blank} === Monday 19 === {blank} === Tuesday 20 === {blank} === December Wednesday 21 1927 === Changed the oil in the separator === Thursday 22 === {blank} === Friday 23 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ce85db8b82d03caa296b1b7e71ffc04.pdf e84ea8015c4b4571cad950c03133ba80 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === December Friday 30 1927 === {blank} === Saturday 31 === {blank} === MEMORANDA === Bought 2795 lbs barley @ 85￠ per bus {bushel} and 2 bus rye at $1.10 on Dec 23, 1927. Total $51.65 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6f77b463434d26829c3627abc0a9b823.pdf 9fdd4712de674f22ff26569f75c1d432 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === MEMORANDA === Bought 11 head of steers from Chas Meggs on July 1. Weight 9310 @ 6 1/2￠ per pound - $605.15. Bought 4 head steers from Hugh Cunningham on July 14. Price $240.00. Bought 9 little pigs from Warren Barker on July 19. Price $42.50. Sold 13 head steers to L. Hyndman on Aug 5/27. Weight 14170 @ 7 1/4￠ less $5.00 --$1022.32-- Fivew little pigs were born on Oct. 14th 1927. Bought 50 Barred Rock pullets from Fred Anderson on Oct. 29/27 --$50.00 Bought 3 tons of oil cake from Robt Geddie, Nov. 21st --$146.75 Taxes for 1927 --$233.33 Paid $30.45 for grain at Guelph Fair. === MEMORANDA === Miss {Herley?} was born on March 15th Blackbird " " " April 30th "Miss Stubby". " " " May 2nd "Eleanor" " " " July 31st "Susanna" " " " Aug 3rd {Nizzes?} White Sox. " " " Oct. 11th Mabel " " " Nov 5th https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c3f47f78181d1a62dc8377d377d26f30.pdf b73dad47826078194e2275d07744838e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === MEMORANDA === Our Roan Cow was served on {2 dates stroked out} June 24 "Pokey" " " " {date stroked out} June 9 "Sow" " " " June 21 "Poppy". " " " June 24 "Stubby". " " " " {June} 26 Milande " " " Sept 15 Long Legs " " " Sept 25 {Written in left margin of facing page} 170<br> 174<br> 185<br> 155<br> 181 == WEATHER RECORD == === Date. Remarks. Therm. === 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 Ernest Buck Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ernest Buck Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926-1927 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, Brant County, Paris, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Ernest Buck Diary, 1926 Ernest Buck Diary, 1927 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1926-1927 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 Ernest Buck Diary, 1927 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ernest Buck Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1927 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, Brant County, Paris, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1927 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"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="The_Canadian_Pocket_Diary">The Canadian Pocket Diary</span></h2> <p>1926 </p><p>PUBLISHED BY THE BROWN BROTHERS, LIMITED </p><p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS </p><p>TORONTO </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>IDENTIFICATION {Printed form with responses handwritten} My Name is Ernest Howard Buck </p><p>Address R.R.#2, Paris, Ont. Hazel Grove Farm </p><p>'Phone 96 ring 12 </p><p>Birthday July 12 </p><p>Age 21 Height 5 ' 9 " </p><p>Complexion dark Weight 155 In case of accident or illness please notify </p><p>Mrs Ernest H. Buck R.R. #2, Paris, Ont. </p><p>If anyone should find this book kindly return to above address. </p><p>THINGS HARD TO REMEMBER </p><p>Number on case of my Watch </p><p>" movement " </p><p>Automobile License No. </p><p>Engine No. H.P. </p><p>Size of Tires </p><p>Number of my Bank Pass-book </p><p>My accident insurance falls due on } </p><p>My life insurance policies fall due on { </p><p>{Printed} CALENDAR 1927 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Memorandum from 1926 {blank} </p><p>January Saturday 1 1927 </p><p>Started off my second New Year with Jean but this time my head was resting peacefully in Jean's lap while we were, at least I was thinking of the things that were before us in the year 1927, instead of dancing. After a dainty lunch I had a few nice dances with Jean and then homeward after helping Jack up the hill. Home and in bed at 3 A.M. After such a fine start 1927 ought to be a great year for Jean and I. </p><p>Sunday 2 </p><p>Went in to see Dr Munro in morning with a sore foot and found that I had falling arches. Later than usual getting home as it was 11 o'clock when I left the doctor's office. Roscoe and I had our first cutter ride of the season when he went up home and I went after Jean and took her up too. Had a nice drive together and a pleasant evening with Mother and Dad even if we were later getting home. Jean and I to read diaries for a while. </p><p>Monday 3 </p><p>My feet were pretty sore so I hired Lloyd Roos to stay out of school and help me peddle the milk. Bought new pair of shoes and got a pair of arch supports at Geo Inkeaters. Maybe my feet didn't ache at night after wearing them in the afternoon. Read part of Jean's diary and retired at nine o'clock. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Tuesday 4 1927 </p><p>Alex took the milk in my place and got home at two-oclock. Drove the boys to school, in the cutter when I had "Dollie" hooked in it for the first time. Got her shod while I was shopping and getting information about "marriage licenses". Called around by Taylor's for lumber on way home. Worked in dairy in afternoon and my thoughts all day were about where I would be two months from today. </p><p>Wednesday 5 </p><p>Roscoe took the boys to school with the team when he went after a load of coal so I helped Andy with the chores. Drew out two loads of manure when we got the coal off. Busy afternoon in dairy. Called Jean at night about ten but she was upstairs. Finished reading Jean's diary. It is certainly a wonderful book. </p><p>Thursday 6 </p><p>A cold frosty windy day. Did some shopping when I drove the boys to school. Got a shave and hair cut and had a chat with Jean at noon. Took Jean with me when Roscoe and I drove to Clara {Tracker's??} party. Didn't dance on account of my feet but had a nice chat with Jean while we listened to the music. Lovely drive home and oh how we hated to part. </p><p>January Friday 7 1927 </p><p>{Up??} in pretty good time even if it was 3.30 when I rolled on to the hay. Took the boys to school and after fixing up horses helped Roscoe draw out manure. Mr. Francis, R.O.P. cow tester came the night before and will be here till Sat morning. All day long a song "When the One that You Love, Loves You" kept rushing to my mind. </p><p>Saturday 8 </p><p>Didn't have to take the boys to shool so did up the chores across the road after breakfast, hooked up the "Greys" and we took out two loads of manure before our mid-day meal. Wash-day in the dairy made it a busy one for me. A dandy clear bright winter day made it one day closer to March the third. </p><p>Sunday 9 </p><p>A dandy bright frosty day. Did chores all morning and got fire on and things in good shape in the dairy. Roscoe helped me wash up right after dinner and then we drove up Keg Lane. I helped Jean milk and then took her up home for tea Had a very nice time and left for home early. Stopped at Barkers for a while and had a pleasant chat with Jean while we were sitting in the big chair together. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Monday 10 1927 </p><p>A nice bright day for me to start back on the milk route after not having peddled for six days. Got along pretty good even if Charlie Birley who was supposed to help me didn't show up till I was nearly through. Finished up at 12:15. My feet were pretty tired at night after being on them all day so retired a few minutes after 8. </p><p>Tuesday 11 </p><p>Charlie helped me peddle the milk and we had a great time and were home by 12.20. He washed the bottles in the afternoon and Alex and I drove to town then went to Brantford with Dad where did some business then went to a sale just outside the city. I went after a horse but didn't buy any as they didn't fill the bill. Paris defeated Hamilton 4-3 in an O.H.A. hockey game. </p><p>Wednesday 12 </p><p>Another dandy day and a little milder. Made good time all by myself and was home from town at 12.30 or sooner. Had a shave and called Jean up at nooon. Charlie and Roscoe went up as far as Dean's with me at night. Had a nice time with Jean when we looked at some letters of hers before she burnt them, and we had the kitchen to ourselves. She showed me part of her trouseau and her new quilt. </p><p>January Thursday 13 1927 </p><p>The number "thirteen" is said to be an unlucky number but the 13th of January 1927 proved to be a lucky day for me when I had a "never to be forgotton" drive with Jean in the cutter behind Dolly on a mild night to a U.F.Y.P.O. directors meeting at Les Kellys and home again. The only unlucky part was that I had a chilly drive home all alone but the 3rd of March will soon be here and then Oh Boy! I'll be home before three in the morning. </p><p>Friday 14 </p><p>I'll bet there were two "Somebodys" who were lonely after their drive early in the morning Won't we be glad when there are no sad partings and we will be together always. Retired at 8.15 at night as I got my feet {wet??} and my legs were tired out from wading through the heavy snowfall during the night. </p><p>Saturday 15 </p><p>A very frosty but bright day and I almost froze on the milk route. Charlie and Roscoe went skating at night but I wrote a letter to Harry instead and went to dream land in good time. Wiped the dishes after supper for Grace so I wouldn't get {out?} of practice. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Sunday 16 1927 </p><p>Another cold but a busy day for me. Just think only four more Sundays to peddle milk. Had a very nice time with Jean on Sunday evening even if I did have a sore throat and stayed so late that it was two o'clock when I rolled into bed. </p><p>Monday 17 </p><p>A mild day. Didn't feel very good in the morning, ate part of my breakfast and shortly afterwards vomitted it up. Took the milk to town but didn't make very fast time on an empty stomach. Laid down for a while in afternoon, then Charlie helped me with the work in the dairy. Was nearly all in when I rolled into bed after supper. </p><p>Tuesday 18 </p><p>A 7 pound baby girl arrived at Bendemere early in the morning and she has dark hair. Maybe the boys weren't tickled and did want to go to school. Dr. Jeffery gave me some pills to take and I laid around the house all day feeling pretty tough. Somebody was lonely so I played that piece on the phonograph. </p><p>January Wednesday 19 1927 </p><p>A very mild wet day and I can be thankful I didn't have to peddle the milk as I wasn't able. Had a chat over the phone with Jean and told her I couldn't come at night. Washed bottles and worked in the dairy all afternoon. Felt pretty tired at night so I retired at eight o'clock. </p><p>Thursday 20 </p><p>Made good time on the milk route even if my legs were weak. Saw Eleanor and so informed me that Jean had gone to bed the night before at 8 P.M. also. I wonder if she were lonely because I couldn't come and thought that sleeping would be a good way to pass the time away. </p><p>Friday 21 </p><p>Paris defeated Port Colborne in an O.H.A. game after two overtime periods by the score of 3-2. A number of the U.F.Y.P.O boys went to the game so our annual supper was rather broken up until they appeared even if we had a good feed. Officiated as president for last time and Carl was elected as my successor. Jean wasn't there so I was glad when the meeting adjourned. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Saturday 22 1927 </p><p>The weather turned colder early in the morning and maybe it wasn't slippery. Maybe my feet didn't ache after being on them the night before and up late. Had a nap after supper then woke up and had a bath and retired again at eleven bells. </p><p>Sunday 23 </p><p>Roscoe and I drove up home after we had things fixed up in the dairy. Helped Jean milk and had supper with her. Had a pleasant drive up home afterwards and a nice chat with the folks. Stopped in at Barker's on the way home and had a lunch so didn't get home very early. Only three more Sundays to peddle milk. </p><p>Monday 24 Felt great even if I didn't get much sleep the night before. Alex, Roscoe, and I drove "Dollie" to town at night to see U.F.O. League hockey games. Great sport watching them whack at each other. Dumbries defeated Kitchener 4-0 and {Moyles???} beat Glenmorris 3-2. </p><p>January Tuesday 25 1927 </p><p>Another busy day as usual in the dairy. Read a couple of chapters in a book and rolled into bed at ten o'clock so as to get slept up for the next night. </p><p>Wednesday 26 </p><p>A terrible frosty morning with the mercury registering 12 below zero. Was home in less than four and a half hours from the time I left as I had to run to keep warm. Froze both my cheeks coming home but I put a scarf over my face and drove up to see Jean just the same arriving there at 9.15. The kiss I received when I left more than repaid me for my cold drive let alone the pie and the nice time I had. </p><p>Thursday 27 </p><p>Another cold day with the thermometer registering about the same but moderating considerable before night. It just began to dawn on me that it is only five weeks until my wedding day and I kept wondring from time to time what I would be doing in five weeks time at the same moment. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Friday 28 1927 </p><p>Roscoe and I attended the Telfer girls party at night and I had a dandy time. Had a few nice dances with Jean, my first since the early hours of the first morning of 1927 and we had a nice chat and lunch together on the kitchen sofa even if they did throw paper at us Home at 3 A.M. </p><p>Saturday 29 </p><p>Felt fine considering the fact that I only had three hours sleep. Lloyd Ross came out in afternoon and helped me wash bottles so I was through work in good time at night. Retired at eight o'clock right after supper for a real night sleep. </p><p>Sunday 30 </p><p>My third last Sunday as an M.P. was rather a quiet one for me, until night when I drove into town; spent a few minutes at Eleanors, then Jean and I faced a cold strong north-west wind up home where I made a short call and then down the sideroad to Calamity Farm for lunch. It sure was an interesting and happy drive and evening for me. Home at 1.30 after a fast buggy ride. </p><p>January Monday 31 1927 </p><p>The weather was considerable colder and maybe it wasn't slippery. Sleigh broke down by Grandma Sinclairs and I waited for over an hour before Alex came in with the truck and we peddled the rest of the milk. Left the team at "Hicks" to get shod, bought Skelly's sleighs and had them attached to the box. The end of a happy month and only a few more days to peddle milk. </p><p>February Tuesday 1 </p><p>Had a busy day collecting accounts on the milk route and used the new sleighs for the first time. A dandy mild day and the snow and ice melted fast. </p><p>Wednesday 2 </p><p>A dandy bright day and the bear saw his shadow. Six weeks now of cold weather but what do I care with only a few more weeks at Bendemere. Used Dolly on the milk wagon. Had a dandy time at Jean's at night. Saw the wedding cake and a piece of the cloth Jean's wedding dress is to be made of. Oh! Boy how I hated to come home. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Thursday 3 1927 </p><p>Had another ride behind "Dollie" in the milk wagon when we peddled some more "Golden Guernsey" in the town of Paris. Saw Jean and cousin Eva for a few minutes when I was in the Bank of Commerce. </p><p>Friday 4 </p><p>Roscoe and I drove his coupe to a U.F.Y.P.O. club meeting in Maus School. Mostly a business meeting. Took part in an impromptu debate, "Resolved that the automobile is a curse instead of a benefit to humanity:" I was in the affirmative and we won. </p><p>Saturday 5 </p><p>Drove coupe to town right after dinner, met Dad, Mother and Jean and we went to Brantford. Dad gave Wiles &amp; Quinlan a cheque for $64.xx/100 for part of my wedding costume. Jean bought a new coat too and we had a busy day looking at dresses gifts, and buying a wedding ring. My first days shopping with Jean was a wonderful one. An ice storm at night. </p><p>February Sunday 6 1927 </p><p>Very icy in the morning so took the team and sleigh and made great time. Busy afternoon with my books and in the dairy. Left here at 5.45 to go up to Jean's for tea. After we washed the dishes we drove up home for a while. Home in good time after a pleasant evening with Jean. </p><p>Monday 7 </p><p>Ernie Cochrane went with me on the milk route when we drove the team. He received his initiation when he fell three times as it was very slippery. It sure was a busy day for me explaining things to the new milk man. Got a lot of teasing from some of the customers when I introduced my successor. </p><p>Tuesday 8 </p><p>Ernie and I took the team again and made better time peddling milk. At night Roscoe, Ernie &amp; I rode to town in the coupe and attended an interesting "Father &amp; Son" Banquet in the Community Hall. Called at Dr. Munro's on way home and got my wart doctored. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Wednesday 9 1927 </p><p>Roscoe and Ernie attended a U.F.Y.P.O. executive meetng at Maus School but I drove up and spent the evening with Jean. They had been to Brantford so she showed me some additions to her trousseau which included a hat that made her look more becoming than ever. </p><p>Thursday 10 </p><p>Just 15 months this morning since I started working at "Bendemere" and I celebrated it by a holiday from peddling milk as I completed my term as an "M.P." the day before. Put in the day helping Alex doctor ring worm on the cattle in the morning and helping Ernie in the dairy in the afternoon. </p><p>Friday 11 </p><p>Went to Burford in the afternoon for the first time with Alex after a load of pea ensilage which weighed 25.70 {2nd no. not clear} lbs. Attended party at Geo Telfers at night and as Jean was there to dance and as my feet were much better we sure had some nice dances together even if we were tired later. Home and in bed at 3.15 A.M. </p><p>February Saturday 12 1927 </p><p>Felt pretty good with only a little sleep. Alex and I went after another load of ensilage and brought home 2725 lbs this time. Had to stop twice coming home to adjust truck and then coming up the subway hill a porcelain in the no 1{??}, spark plug blew up caused by a short circuit in the magnets. Drove into town with Rock at night and received final treatment on my wart at Dr. Munro's office. </p><p>Sunday 13 </p><p>We, Bendemere boys, all slept in until 6.35 A.M. Helped Ernie on the milk route and were through delivering just 3 hours and a half from the time we landed in town. Spent a busy afternoon in the dairy. Spent a very pleasant Sunday evening with Jean which more than made up for the pleasant drive???? I had going home. My last Sun. night drive back to Bendemere and by all means the worst as I looked like a snowman and was good and wet when I landed home at one o'clock. </p><p>Monday14 </p><p>Helped Roscoe draw out manure in the morning and in the afternoon Alex and I cut logs down at the Vanatter farm and Roscoe drew a load of them to town. Rather tired at night so retired early. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Tuesday 15 1927 </p><p>Alex and I cut logs all day between chores and Roscoe drew two loads to the sawmill in Paris. Had my last cutter ride behind Dollie when I drove up to help Jean fix up the wedding invitations. Posted them on my way home in the moonlight and was home in good time after a dandy evening. </p><p>Wednesday 16 </p><p>A nasty wet morning so Alex and I took the boys to school in his car and then peddled the Upper Town and Flats as far as the Walker {Press?} for Ernie. It faired up in the afternoon so we cut logs and Roscoe made another trip to town. </p><p>Thursday 17 </p><p>Spent a few hours in both the morning and afternoon sawing pine logs in the bush next to Paynes even if it was kind of sloppy under foot. </p><p>February Friday 18 1927 </p><p>Alex went to St. Catharines with Mr. Telfer. I helped Roscoe load some logs after breakfast and then drove his coupe to Edgars Churchills and got his front spring repaired. Helped load another load of logs after dinner and then helped Mac &amp; Ernie in the afternoon. </p><p>Saturday 19 </p><p>Put in my last day at "Bendemere" by choring around in the morning. In the afternoon Roscoe, Ernie, &amp; I drove into Knowles studio to have our pictures taken along with the rest of Mrs. Laughlins Sunday school class. Rode out home with Terryberrys. It seemed funny for me to have nothing to do so helped with the chores and milked two cows. </p><p>Sunday 20 </p><p>My first real Sunday for ages. Didn't get up until 8.20 after more than sleeping the clock around. Nasty east storm so none of us went to church. Helped with the chores then as it was Verna's 9th birthday we had ice-cream for dinner then I walked down and spent a wonderful afternoon and evening with Jean and came home with Jacks at twelve. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Monday 21 1927 </p><p>An ideal winter day even if it was quite snappy. Slept in until eight o'clock then peeled potatoes and helped Mother wash, and assisted Dad with the chores in the morning. Dad and I took a load of articles to blacksmith shop at Canning and walked over to see Uncle Ern's horses. Tuckers were here for supper but I retired at nine o'clock. </p><p>Tuesday 22 </p><p>Dad and I did the chores in the morning then we motored to Paris after we got Jean. Jean and I got our Marriage License at the town clerk's office. Had dinner at the Dominion Cafe in Brantford and it was a real one. Dad &amp; I went out to see Franklins horses in afternoon. Ordered my flowers and did other shopping afterwards. Had supper with Jean and then walked home after a wonderful day. </p><p>Wednesday 23 </p><p>Dad &amp; I drove to town in the morning and then out to "Bendemere" after my buggy. Had dinner when we got home, did the chores, and then went to see horses at Elmer Barsons, and Camerons. Bought my first horse from A. Cameron for $140. She is an iron grey mare and is rising five years old and her name is "Fly". A real experience for me leading her home. </p><p>February Thursday 24 1927 </p><p>Spent the day cutting wood with Mr Barker and Dan at "Hazel Grove" Cleaned "Gyp" off for the first time and lead her home with me at night. Mrs Barker told me about the shower for Jean on Saturday. I hope next Thursday is as nice as it was to-day until five o'clock. </p><p>Friday 25 </p><p>Mother went to town with me when I hooked "Gyp"{blurry} up for the first time and got her shod at "Hicks." Spent the morning in the Dentists chair. Had dinner at Barkers and then Jack Dan, Mr Barker and I went to Brantford in the Dodge to see the Better Seed Train. Helped Jean separate when we came home, had supper, helped moved the piano and then drove to J R. {Inkcaters&#160;??} to practice the play and back again through a nasty snow storm. </p><p>Saturday 26 </p><p>Jean and I drove to Paris in morning. Completed my appointments with the dentist, got a haircut, and purchased gifts for the singer, pianist, and the best couple. Ladies of the district gave Jean a surprise shower of wonderful gifts and I had to open them. Tea and a pleasant time after. Helped draw two cars out of snowbanks after and then drove home after the chores were done. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Sunday 27 1927 </p><p>My last single Sunday. Attended Sunday school at the Mission with the boys then drove down and helped Jean milk then brought her up home for tea. Roscoe and Aileen were here too. If all my double Sundays are as happy as my single ones have been in the past I will surely be a happy man. Fast ride home behind Gyp in the cutter. </p><p>Monday 28 </p><p>Started to shovel out side road in morning then Dad drove down and we got Mr. Barker then drove over to Hyndmans to see some cattle. Went to town in the afternoon, did some shopping, and then out to "Bendemere" to help Ernie fix up his books. Home and in bed about 11.30. </p><p>March Tuesday 1 </p><p>Spent the first day of March down at Barkers. Broke road through side road in the morning. After dinner Mr. Barker, Dan, and I brought the cow and 2 stockers Mr Barker bought for Jean and I home to Hazel Grove. Came home early at night and went right to bed. </p><p>March Wednesday 2 1927 </p><p>Spent the last day of my boyhood at home helping Carl haul out manure. Upset a big load at the end of the lane. Jock Lushman came up in the afternoon and we had an unique experience with {Pifhers?} dog. Had my last car ride when I spent my last evening and danced with and kissed Miss Barker good-bye for the last time. Even so it was the happiest evening I ever spent with Jean. </p><p>Thursday 3 </p><p>A wonderful day for our wedding and lots of sunshine made it the greatest day of my life. I'll always have a picture in my mind of how sweet and charming Jean looked when she left her father's arm and pulled upon my left side before the ceremony commenced. I sure was a lucky boy. </p><p>Friday 4 </p><p>My honeymoon or rather ours was too short and sweet and too wonderfully happy to write about so I'll omit it. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March Saturday 5 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 6 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Monday 7 </p><p>Dad met us in Paris at the station after our train was 37 minutes late and we had a dark and muddy drive home. Jean and I spent our first whole night together at my home and had a real sleep as there wasn't any noise to bother us. </p><p>March Tuesday 8 1927 </p><p>Arrived back and took up my new abode at Hazel Grove just before dinner time. After we had our pictures taken I changed my clothes and went out to help load up a load of turnips. Left my horse at Lushmans when Jean and I went to Galt and helped present the play "Robert and Mary" at Wesley United church. </p><p>Wednesday 9 </p><p>Helped milk in the morning for the first time on Calamity Farm. Dan took the last load of turnips and the price was thirty cents per bushel. Drove Jean and Lou up home for a while in the afternoon to see Mother about the reception. </p><p>Thursday 10 </p><p>Jean and I shipped the cream in the morning and did some shopping while we were in town and were home by noon. Opened a joint account at the Bank of Toronto and deposited $125.00 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March Friday 11 1927 </p><p>Another wonderful day. Dan and I trimmed up brush along Mrs Pefkers fence in the morning. Drove Cousin Eva and {Lois? or Lou?} up home after dinner, then had my first experience dressing and cleaning oats for the show when I got back. Mother and Dad gave Jean and I a reception at night. There were 108 present, Melb's orchestra played lovely and maybe I didn't have some of the most wonderful dances with Jean. </p><p>Saturday 12 </p><p>The morning after the night before and a real night at that. My stomach felt kind of funny but Dan and I sawed and split birch blocks just the same after we did the morning chores. Helped look over oats after dinner then about four Dan and I drove to town and shipped them, did some shopping for Mrs Barker and I got some things for my wife for the first time. </p><p>Sunday 13 </p><p>A rainy Sunday when my wife and I attended church for the first time as married folks. We were in church just 29 minutes from the time we left home in spite of the bad roads. Up home for dinner. We received $3 as a wedding present. $1.5 from both Carl and Roscoe and $1 from the girls. God bless them all. My first Sunday evening that I remained at Hazel Grove and a happy one. </p><p>March Monday 14 1927 </p><p>Dan and I spent the morning and afternoon down on the flats sawing and splitting up the big elm tree. Finished sawing about four o'clock but not until we had got quite wet as it came on to rain. </p><p>Tuesday 15 </p><p>Hauled Charlie Meggs car out of side road in morning then drew up part of the bass wood tree. Jean and I drove Cousin Eva to town, increased our bank account, and did some shopping in the afternoon. Feed of wedding cake coming home. Harold Fisher backed out of Ford Garage at 12 P.M. going at rate of 45 miles per hour and right over into the river. "Mistaken" alias "Miss {Herbie?}" arrived at Hazel Grove. </p><p><br /> Wednesday 16 </p><p>Finished bringing up the basswood tree after we did the chores in the morning. Trimmed up brush along Pefker's fence after dinner. At night Jean and I drove up home for a couple of setting hens and when we got back Mr. Webster and Bernice were here. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March Thursday 17 1927 </p><p>Up at six and did the chores so that Dan and I were over to Pefkers ready to saw wood shortly after eight. Couldn't get the engine started until 9.30 so didn't finish until three. Sawed here for 2 1/2 hours {word off left side of page, incomplete; then???} but didn't get through. Jean and I had our first two meals apart since were married. </p><p>Friday 18 </p><p>A wet morning. Jean went with me to post some letters and hold "Gyp" when we took the cream and a crate of eggs to the station. Finished sawing the wood at 11.15 then had dinner and drove to Gibson's sale at Drumbo. Mr Barker bought another cow for us and two steers, Dad also got two steers. They are to {word off left side of page, be???} shipped in Mr. Meggs {carload?} to-morrow. </p><p>Saturday 19 </p><p>A dandy spring day. Dan and I split wood on the wood pile between the chore {word off left side of page, times?}. Did the chores up early and were {word incomplete, all?} through by six o'clock. Wrote a letter after supper to send to Pauline along with Jeans {word off left side of page, Pat?} and slept and listened {corrected from listed? }to phonograph while I was waiting for the cattle to come in. </p><p>March Sunday 20 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Monday 21 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Tuesday 22 </p><p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April Saturday 16 1927 {dates jumped from March to April} </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 17 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Monday 18 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>April Tuesday 19 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Wednesday 20 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Thursday 21 </p><p>Plowed in the morning then had some hard work and some queer fun when we fixed the pump in afternoon. It rained so we couldn't finish our job until after chores were done. All of us went to a shower for Jack and Lou at Cunninghams and had a nice time and a feed of ice cream. Home at three. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April Friday 22 1927 </p><p>Took away three cattle we had sold to Mr. Meggs in morning and had an interesting race when one {word unclear - red?} one headed homeward. Red pair weighted 2070 and {word unclear - roan?} one 1210. Received our first share of the cattle money. Plowed 28 rounds in 4 1/2 hrs in afternoon. Five piece orchestra played at shower friends and neighbours gave Lou at night and maybe I didn't enjoy some swell dances with Jean. </p><p>Saturday 23 </p><p>Didn't get up very early, did the chores up and then got dressed and Dan and I made a fast trip to town for some eggs and the ice cream. Lou and Jack were married about 12.10 and the sun was shining. Had a queer feed afterwards and then saw the happy couple off even if we did have to go to Brantford in the Dodge and we took Eleanor with us. </p><p>Sunday 24 </p><p>A nice cool Sunday morning. Jean and I drove our horse and buggy to church and I went to sleep and Mrs Parsons was laughing at me. Up home for dinner and I did the carving. Pleasant afternoon and Rock came up for a few minutes. Websters were here when we got back about five but didn't stay long. </p><p>April Monday 25 1927 </p><p>A fine day including clouds and sunshine and a light shower of snow and rain at noon turning milder towards night. Dan and I plowed all day and finished the big field south of the barn. I finished four lands so no wonder my arms and legs ached at night. Helped Jean wring out my combinations at noon. </p><p>Tuesday 26 </p><p>A wet morning so chored around and pealed one hydro pole. Struck out little piece by the house with the old team about eleven o'clock and finished it afterwards with "Gyp" and "Fly" then plowed in the three corner piece till night. Had a nice walk to the mail box with Jean after supper then she helped me fix ups my horses for the night and I helped with the dishes. </p><p>Wednesday 27 </p><p>Raining in the morning but stopped at nine. Dan and our Dad went to town and I plowed with the old team and helped Robt Geddie bag up his oats. Finished plowing my land and then rolled the nine acres in three hours and three quarters with my "flyers" Dad, Mother, Bob, &amp; the girls brought up some "Spuds" </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April Thursday 28 1927 </p><p>A fine cool day for working horses and I accomplished quite a lot of work when I harrowed the south half of oat field twice and rolled it in front of the drill. Dan sowed all day and nearly finished the piece. Had a delightful walk back and up the flats with Jean after supper in the twilight. </p><p>Friday 29 </p><p>A wonderful day. Harrowed in the four acre piece all morning then in the afternoon the three of us helped the Hunters build a fence across the river. Fell in, got my feet wet, and scratched my foot on the barb wire. Jean brough me home a letter containing good news about the Tretheway-Ossian mines when she came home from town at noon. </p><p>Saturday 30 </p><p>{left side of writing is cut off a bit} Rolled and harrowed in the three corner piece in the morning. Finished harrowing when Dan finished sowing it in the afternoon then harrowed the nine acres in the south field in three hours. {word cut off} increase arrived at noon and it has a dark complexion. Had a bath after supper, then went to town with Jean and Dan but was home arly. Through seeding Hurrah! </p><p>May Sunday 1 1927 </p><p>All of us went up to Uncle Arts for dinner and had a great time with lots of good laughs. Grandpa and Elsie came out after dinner so we had a real nice visit. Did the chores in a hurry when we got home and Jean and I attended church together at night for the first time since we were married and it was High School night at that. A dandy day and a wonderful one for me. </p><p>Monday 2 </p><p>A dandy bright warm day. Struck out three lands and the ends of the root field with the old team then plowed with my own team till 5.30 when I quit to help Jean with the milking. Jean accompanied me when I went up to put a new shoe and landside on my plow after supper. "Stubby" had a colt when I went to the barn in the morning and its a "Miss Stubby" and a pretty roan one at that. </p><p>Tuesday 3 </p><p>It threatened to rain all morning but kept off until after eleven when I had to quit plowing and unhook for the barn. Dan &amp; I changed oil in separator. Rung the pigs before we looked up about three o'clock when it had stopped raining. Jean &amp; I celebrated our 2nd anniversary by helping cash other with our work after supper and a walk together. Carl, Bobbie &amp; Scott brought down my buggy wheel. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Wednesday 4 1927 </p><p>Plowed root ground all day with "Gyp and Fly" and sure turned over a lot of ground. At night Jean, Dan, and I motored to town and spent a very pleasant evening at Eleanor's and Cousin Melville was there too and feeling full of the old "Nick" </p><p>Thursday 5 </p><p>Spent the biggest part of the day bewteen the plow handles. At night Dan, Jean, and I drove to Paris to get "Harry" the new German police puppy when he came in by express. Read part of the story "King John of the {Mean?}" in the Ladies Home Journal before wewent to toost. Ernie Laughlin and P.J. Campbell called on me. </p><p>Friday 6 </p><p>Cut and planted five short rows of Irish cobbler potatoes in the garden then rolled until noon. Renewed my Ontario Farmer subscription. Spent the afternoon fencing the river and there abouts and it sure was a wonderful day for the job. </p><p>May Saturday 7 1927 </p><p>Rolled in the root field in the morning then harrowed in the garden till noon. Then after dinner I scratched away in the sod field by sheep pen and then up along the lane. Jean helped me grass my horses after supper, then we did the dishes, listened to the "Wingers" on the radio and I had a bath and we went to roost. </p><p>Sunday 8 </p><p>Had a hurried trip to the flats with Jean before church time after some flowers. Big crowd at Mother's Day service at church. Honored my mother by having dinner with her and then attending Sunday School with her at the Mission when Jean and I attended S.S. together for the first time. Home and did the chores after and then wrote a letter to Harry Weir at night. </p><p>Monday 9 </p><p>Thunderstorm came up and it started to rain about five and it sure did rain until about ten o'clock when it cleared up for the day. Chored around in the morning. Took "Gyp" to Canning and got her shod and some other work done, after dinner and as I brought two bags of "Spuds" down from home got back just in time to help finish milking and turn the separator. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Tuesday 10 1927 </p><p>Heavy hail and rain storm started at 5.45A.M. but hail only lasted for a few minutes even if they were as large as peas and it stopped raining about 9.30. Took "Fly's" shoes off and {puled?} hydro-poles till noon. Dan and I cleaned out boxstall, 3 loads in all and spread it in root field and finished manuring the field. Struck out last two lands and helped Jean milk. "Billy" our first lamb arrived. </p><p>Wednesday 11 </p><p>Struck out a land for Dan in sod field then finished the root field except 3 rounds around headlands when I plowed all day with the bay and gray in spite of a nasty drizzle at times in the morning. Plowed six rounds in sod before I quit to help milk and separate. Websters and Sinclairs were here for tea. We all have an invitation to dinner in Brantford on Sunday next. Cut Jean's hair at noon for the first time. </p><p>Thursday 12 </p><p>A nice bright morning and I plowed sod all morning with my team. Dad and Mother, Carl, and Bobbie took Jean and I to Brantford with them in the afternoon and I had the beneficiary of my life insurance policy changed from Mother to Jean. Carl got a new Spring coat and Bobbie his first suit of long trousers. </p><p>May Friday 13 1927 </p><p>Finished plowing the sod field in the morning except for a few rounds around the headlands. Rolled and harrowed in the other root field all afternoon after I helped Dan fill the spray toank. Jean and I drove up home at night and took Mother's plants up. We had an invitation to a dance at Glenmorris given by Melb's orchestra but didn't go. </p><p>Saturday 14 </p><p>{Puled?} hydro poles until 10.30 when Dan had finished plowing head lands in sod field then started to draw out manure. Took out four loads and spread them all myself in the afternoon while Dan greased the Dodge. Went to town at night even if I did feel tired and we had a good feed of figs too. </p><p>Sunday 15 </p><p>Didn't go to church in the morning as we all went down to Webster's for dinner. Maybe we didn't have a brave feed and I weighed 157 and Jean 140 pounds, afterwards We didn't get to church at night as it was raining and we were too late getting through chores so went to bed early. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Monday 16 1927 </p><p>Dan and I drew out four loads of manure in morning and cleaned out two box stalls. A wet afternoon so we doctored "Miss Stubby's" horns and started to repair hay fork track. Dad and Mother drove down about four and Dad helped me {word cut off - do?} carpenter work then doctored on horn we hadnt done {word cut off} right on the calf and helped us milk. They stayed for supper. Dan's and my trip with our {word cut off new?} cow to Lushmans was in vain even if we didn't get back until 10. Jean had gone to bed but we had a real chat afterwards. </p><p><br /> Tuesday 18 </p><p>Had a nice long walk when I took our cow back to Holmes right after breakfast and I didn't get back until after tea. Dan and I drew manure the rest of the day, ten loads in all. Rained at night again so as we were both tired we returned just as soon as we finished the dishes. </p><p>Wednesday 18 </p><p>A real Spring day. Finished manuring the piece in hay field with the 25th load. Cleaned out hen houses besides hauling out 3 loads in {word cut off - morning?}. Rolled sod after dinner then harrowed {word cut off - peas?} after Dan finished sowing and then {word cut off - dragged?} in sod field rest of day. Tired at night but went for a wonderful walk around the flats with Jean. Gee! I'm glad I'm married now. </p><p>May Thursday 19 1927 </p><p>Dan and I plowed with both teams in the hayfield in the morning and I finished the piece for corn after dinner with my team even if it did rain. Jean and I drove to Canning after some work I had done at the blacksmith shop and calleed in home on the way back. </p><p>Friday 20 </p><p>Had a nice walk back to Holmes in the morning with "Pokey". Back at ten then harrowed the rest of the day in the two root fields. Rest of the folks went to Mt. Vernon at night but Jean and I drove to Paris and saw the play "Anne Whats Her Name" presented by Mt Pleasant Dramatic Club under auspices of U.F.Y.O. and it was a real play too. </p><p>Saturday 21 </p><p>A wet morning so spent the time fixing the hay fork track and finished it at noon. Harrowed the root field in afternoon and rolled and harrowed piece in hay field. Went to town at night and brought Eleanor and Melville home with us. Great time before we went to toost including pyjama mix ups. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Sunday 22 1927 </p><p>A wonderful day and just like Summer Jean and I and our family attended church in the morning. Cunningham's came right after dinner then we went for a walk around the flats. Three Cayuga young men and the Telfer family were here for supper including Cousin Eva with her diamond. "Fly" got quite badly cut up when Dolly and Prince put her over the wire fence. </p><p>Monday 23 </p><p>Another wet Monday and we spent the day housecleaning at the barn and at night I started to build a rack for my team harness. Had my first experience helping a sheep to lamb. Had to call Fasken to get him to remove a pair of ewe lambs and they are all right. </p><p>Tuesday 24 </p><p>Fixed fence along the lane in the morning and then after dinner we hooked "Prince and Gyp" together for the first time and celebrated Victoria Day by working on the highway. Jean and I had only been in bed a few minutes when we had to get up as Charlie and Irene came over. </p><p>May Wednesday 25 1927 </p><p>Jean and I had a pleasant ride to town in the buggy when we shipped the cream. Back in an hour and ten minutes from time we left home then worked on road till noon. After dinner we caught a crate of fat hens and Dan &amp; I shipped them to Wallers when we brought home 3.20 lbs of chesnut coal with Prince and Gyp from the U.F.O. consignment. Roscoe &amp; Eileen were here for supper and Websters for a few minutes later in the evening. </p><p>Thursday 26 </p><p>Rolled oats, repaired eave troughs, and unloaded coal in the morning. Helped plant strawberries and worked on road after dinner. Warren and Maggie came over after supper and brought over two pigs Mr. Barker had purchased from them the week before. </p><p>Friday 27 </p><p>Harrowed piece in the hayfield four times and then Jean helped me move harrows to field west of barn and I worked there till noon. Had my first experience driving the team on the spray track for half an hour after dinner. Got Pifher's disk and disced rest of day. Jean and I had a nice drive up home at night. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Saturday 28 1927 </p><p>Dan drove the team for a while in the morning and again at night but I worked them on the disc myself the rest of the day. Four of us went to town at night and Jean and I had our first Guernsey Milk Shake since we we married with Eleanor and Melville. </p><p>Sunday 29 </p><p>Dan, Jean, &amp; I attended church in the morning and heard Mr. Story, a missionary from South America, deliver a fine address. Mr. Wilson was back for first time since his illness. All of us were up at Cunninghams for dinner and supper and had a nice visit and two wonderful meals. </p><p>Monday 30 </p><p>Worked the disc all morning and then took it home just before dinner. Harrowed and rolled in front of the drill when Dan and his Dad sowed the mangels and some of the corn. "Fly's" knee was all better when I brought her up from the pasture. </p><p>May Tuesday 31 1927 </p><p>Up at 4.45 A.M. as Warren and Maggie came over and drove Mr and Mrs Barker and Dan to Toronto to ssee Lou in the Dodge Brothers. They arrived home a little after nine. Jean and I spent our first day alone since our honeymoon and had a great time feeding chickens and keeping things straight and I disced in between times. </p><p>June Wednesday 1 </p><p>Disced the corn ground west of the barn crosswise in the morning and then in the afternoon I harrowed and rolled ahead of the drill while Dan sowed corn. Mr and Mrs. Cochrane and the Websters came about four o'clock so we had lots of company for supper when we had a good feed of chicken. </p><p>Thursday 2 </p><p>Uncle Arts 18th Wedding Anniversary. Finished harrowing and rolling corn ground about ten then dug post holes until noon. Fixed fence all afternoon at end of orchard and Jean and her Mother attended afternoon tea at Crombies but were home in time to milk. Drove up home at night and didn't get home until almost 12 {the rest of the wording is cut off from bottom of page, unable to read} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June Friday 3 1927 </p><p>Jean took me to town with her in the morning to help ship the cream and do some shopping while Dan disced turnip ground. Spudded thistles in the strawberries till now and then spudded thistles in oats and hoed spuds after dinner till {Mr. or Ms.} Webster was ready to go to work. Laid out line of poles, roofed them and planted the first one. </p><p>Saturday 4 </p><p>A wet morning, Filled {tank?} in attic after breakfast then helped fix latch on doors and then spent most of the day housecleaning in the cellar. "Hot Dog!" we had some time Dug my first hole for hydro poles before milking time. Had a feed of {figs?} at town at night along with Eleanor &amp; Melville. Katie Birley's wedding day. </p><p>Sunday 5 </p><p>{This entry is too faded to read.} </p><p>June Monday 6 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Tuesday 7 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Wednesday 8 </p><p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June Wednesday 15 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Thursday 16 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Friday 17 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>June Saturday 18 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 19 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Monday 20 </p><p>Did a little work on fence until Mr Pifler came over and four of us went down after posts to mosquito alley. Busy morning. Had dinner along with other 8 men at Bee. Did all kinds of jobs when we set up fence around the barn yard in afternoon. Had a nice ride in Dad's car when I drove Jean up after mail around five. Maybe I wasn't glad she was there too. We sure had a heart to heart talk in bed at night. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June Tuesday 21 1927 </p><p>Had my first experience with a sick sow for a few years when I took ours for a visit up to Jack Hardy's. Called in home for a few minutes on way back. Jean came out to help me spud thistles about 3.30 and we worked until 6.15 and finished the big {piece?}. Jean Gregory's wedding and a nice warm one after the heavy mist cleared up in the morning. Mr Barker decided to shingle the barn. </p><p>Wednesday 22 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Thursday 23 </p><p>{This entry is too faded to be read.} </p><p>June Friday 24 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Saturday 25 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 26 </p><p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July Saturday 9 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 10 </p><p>Attended church in the morning and then we all went up to Cunninghams for dinner and Supper, The Telfers were there and maybe we didn't have a good time and a great feed of strawberries etc. It was 7.30 when we got home so it was late when we finished the chores. </p><p>Monday 11 </p><p>Had a "raring" time when I had "Gyp" &amp; "Fly" on the mower for the first time, Took Pifher's cultivator home just before dinner. </p><p>July Tuesday 12 1927 </p><p>My 22nd birthday and a fine day. We drew in hay most of the day and about milking time Mr Barker &amp; Dan went back after another load. Terrific windstorm came up just as they got in the barn doing damage here and there and was later followed by a heavy rain. U.F.Y.P.O. Garden party had to be called off. My darling wife presented me with 2 pairs of silk socks and a nice tie for my birthday at bed time. </p><p>Wednesday 13 </p><p>Put some new shingles on the barn where wind took them off by the ventilator last night. after dinner then pitched off a load of hay so the other two could gather up the hay blown around the field. I hoed turnips for awhile till milking time and Dan started to cut the timothy hay near the house. </p><p>Thursday 14 </p><p>Sharpened my first mower knife in the morning when Dan turned the emery while I touched two of them up. We went up to Cunninghams after dinner to see some cattle. Called in home on way there with some cherries. Bought 4 cattle for $240.00 and brought them home with us. Maybe it wasn't hot. Picked cherries with Jean till chore time while Dan went after Jack {last line cut off} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July Friday 15 1927 </p><p>A wet day so we didn't do much but clean up around and do chores at the barn all day. Jean &amp; I cut each others hair in the morning. I cut thistles in the pasture for a while after supper. </p><p>Saturday 16 </p><p>Dandy warm muggy morning when Dan and I both plowed hay ground. Hoed turnips in afternoon. Dan had to take his operator's exam so had to go to town early. Consequently Jean &amp; I didn't go but went for a swim at dark when I had finished cutting five rounds of hay with the old team. </p><p>Sunday 17 </p><p>Jean and I attended church and heard Mr. Wilson preach a wonderful sermon about children on his last Sunday before his holidays. Cunninghams were here for dinner. And supper. Drove Lou's two "Pa's" down around the flats in my buggy after a heavy shower to see the cattle. Had a nice ride to Paris when we saw Aunt Ruby off on the 5.40. </p><p>July Monday 18 1927 </p><p>Cultivated both pieces of summer fallow in the morning with my team while Dan raked hay. Hoed turnips till Dan finished cutting the timothy hay then drew in three loads after five o'clock. Jean and I drove up home for a few minutes at night and brought home 170 lbs of oats with us. </p><p>Tuesday 19 </p><p>Hoed turnips for a while after I finished picking 2 1/2 baskets of cherries. Drew in hay all afternoon and got in 7 loads including the one we got after supper. Mrs. Webster &amp; sister Gladys came up to spend a couple of days. Warren &amp; Maggie and the girls brought 9 little pigs over for us at night so we didn't get to bed until 10.30. </p><p>Wednesday 20 </p><p>Raked balance of timothy hay in the morning and finished cutting clover piece with my team before dinner. Took a load in after supper again which made 9 loads for the day. At night Dan drove Mrs Webster and Gladys to Brantford and Jean and I had a wonderful ride with them even if I was tired. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July Thursday 21 1927 </p><p>Dan and I sharpened a mower knife first thing after breakfast and then hoed turnips for a while. Took in the 20th and last load of hay in field by house and one load from other piece before noon. Drew in 8 loads when Mr. Pifher came over after dinner and we had two teams on the go and we finished the second piece. Hydro men finished building our line. Started to rain just at bed time. </p><p>Friday 22 </p><p>We all hoed turnips in the morning even if it was pretty mushy after the heavy rain the night before. Another heavy shower came up at 1.30 so that ended the hoeing. Did some jobs around barn until 3.45 then Dan and I struck out the sod field by the house with the old team. </p><p>Saturday 23 </p><p>Rained all morning until 10.30 while we were looking over oats for the show then we plowed with both teams until noon even if it did come onto rain again. I plowed 11 rounds with "Gyp n Fly" in 80 minutes and there were a few nice furrows in the bunch. Jean and I drove to town in rain after dinner and did some shopping for the company &amp; ourselves. </p><p>July Sunday 24 1927 </p><p>Not a very promising morning and Jean and I were undecided what to do until Mother called up and asked us to go touring with them and the girls. Were up around "Cousin Ted's" and around the old farm in the morning and had dinner and Supper at Uncle Arts. Stopped in to see Frank and Della's new house on way home and when we got home Lou &amp; Jack were here. It sure was a wonderful day. </p><p>Monday 25 </p><p>A fair day and I plowed 30 rounds in a little over four hours in the morning. Then in afternoon Jack Ball and I cultivated the summer fallow. Fell off cultivator seat coming to the house and skinned my nose. </p><p>Tuesday 26 </p><p>Hoed turnips till nine o'clock then we went over to Pifher's to draw hay and stack it. A Shower of rain came up around three and put a stop to that. Started to plow then Mr. Barker took the team after load of lumber for Pifher's barn. Weirs &amp; the folks at home came down for a while.and we were up there for tea after. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July Wednesday 27 1927 </p><p>Turned a lot of nice furrows when Dan and I plowed with both teams all day. Mr Barker officiated in C.N.R. settlement. Uncle Tom &amp; Cousin Eva came over to spend a few days with us. Had a Keystone Securities man to see me but I didn't bite. Jean &amp; I had a swim at night even if the water was high. </p><p>Thursday 28 </p><p>Weather didn't look very promising but Dan and I got the binder ready and got started cutting wheat just before noon. I shocked all the piece and finished right behind the binder. Rather a windy but short thunder shower came up at supper time and U.F.Y.F.O. garden party had to be postponed again. Leishman's hired man was killed when he fell from beam in haymow. </p><p>Friday 29 </p><p>Plowed all day and finished the sod piece just south of the house where we get such a good view from our bedroom windows. Used Dollie &amp; Fly together for first time in afternoon and they make a steady team. Jean and I went for a walk after supper and salted the cattle. </p><p>July Saturday 30 1927 </p><p>Up bright and early ready for a big day and we had it too. Made good time fixing the west river fence when we were through by ten. Cut the barley and started to shock it before dinner. Then cut the other piece of wheat and had it stooked at 6.20 Didn't go to town but had a shave, helped Jean with the dishes, had a bath and waited for folks to bring Eleanor &amp; Melville home with them. </p><p>Sunday 31 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>August Monday 1 </p><p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August Tuesday 2 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Wednesday 3 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Thursday 4 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>August Friday 5 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Saturday 6 </p><p>We plowed all day with two outfits and it was rather warm. Quit in good time as it was "N--'s {see diary for true word} Night". Eleanor &amp; Melville went down town with us so we had a few good laughs. Home in fair time and maybe I wasn't glad to get to bed. </p><p>Sunday 7 </p><p>My wifey and I had a swim before we went to Burford with Roscoe in his roadster to celebrate his and Grandma Harley's birthday. A very nice time including a sleep in afternoon for me. A swell feed at dinner &amp; supper time. Home and had our chores done by dark after which we posted a letter at mail box. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August Monday 8 1927 </p><p>A very warm muggy day and Dan and I plowed all day with two teams. Pretty heavy going but we had queer fun between rests digging out a big stone and burning a pile of brush. Jean and I had a swell dip in the river before we went to bed. </p><p>Tuesday 9 </p><p>Got Dan started on the disc and then I scuffled the mangels with "Gyp" after which Mr Barker and I hilled up the potatoes in both fields. Scuffled 70 rows of corn in upper field with the bay mare in afternoon. Jean and I had a short but pleasant walk together after supper. </p><p>Wednesday 10 </p><p>Finished cultivating corn in the upper field before dinner then after dinner we got the binder out and I had my first experience driving a binder on "Calamity Farm" behind Prince, Dollie, &amp; Fly when I cut piece by house and six rounds around {competition?} oats. Got binder twine at Cochranes and some oats up home in the car at night. </p><p>August Thursday 11 1927 </p><p>Dan finished the {plowing? word overwritten} in {word too overwitten and blotted} fields while I harrowed for a while and then scuffled the turnips with "Gyp" in 2 hrs &amp; 5 min. Cut grain again in afternoon and I shocked up behind the binder. </p><p><br /> Friday 12 </p><p>Doctored some of the sheep up after breakfast and then I had a busy time the rest of the day shocking up oats. Finished cut the prize piee and I finished the shocking after supper. Folks from up home came down for a while and brought Aunt Fern and Walter with them for a visit. </p><p>Saturday 13 </p><p>Spent a pleasant morning helping get a sheaf ready for the show. Helped Jean pick 3 baskets of apples after dinner and then harrowed rest of afternoon while Dan &amp; his Dad drew in {some?} show peas and oats. Had a nice time in town at night when Jean &amp; I treated "{her?} Mother" &amp; Cousin Eva to an ice-cream soda. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August Sunday 14 1927 </p><p>Attended morning service at church and heard Mr. Wilson preach for first time after his holidays. Had a picnic lunch for dinner up home. Light shower at noon. All of us kids went for a swim over to the old hole in the afternoon and had {August?} time diving etc. Then we older folks had a car ride back to the root field and then Carl and his gang brought us home in time for chores after a pleasant day. </p><p>Monday 15 </p><p>Dan cut and I shocked all the three cornered piece of oats in the morning and then we worked the rest of the day at the same jobs in the big field. Dan and I took a walk over to see Pefhers barn after Supper. Cunninghams came down for a visit and I had some nice dances with Jean. </p><p>Tuesday 16 </p><p>I shocked oats all morning and Dan finished cutting the oat crop for 1927 a little after twelve. Drew in ten loads of oats in after-noon when Mr Pefher and his two men came over and we drew with two teams. Went back to finish shocking oats after milking and maybe I wasn't pleased to have Jean come back and help me in the twilight. Through at {time but it is cut off} </p><p>August Wednesday 17 1927 </p><p>Put in one of the heaviest days work in my life when I pitched hay all day over at Pefhers when we got in 21 loads. Had a nice walk over home at noon after a {hook?} when Jean who had been helping Mrs Pefher with the dinner came home with me. </p><p>Thursday 18 </p><p>Dan went threshing at McCrows in the morning so Mr Barker and I got in three loads of oats ourselves and Jean pitched back a load for us. Drew in with two teams again after dinner and got ten more loads stowed away in the dry. There were 18 loads from the competition field. </p><p>Friday 19 </p><p>Spent the day over at Pefhers helping draw in grain. I loaded and drove the team all day when we got in 7 loads of rye, 3 loads wheat, and five loads of oats putting our neighbours harvest in pretty good shape. Dan &amp; I got in a load of oats when we came home as we had supper at five. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August Saturday 20 1927 </p><p>Dan and I got in four loads of oats in the morning and made four trips after dinner and finished our harvest for 1927. We had 7 1/2 loads wheat, 1 load of barley, and 33 loads of oats. Had a nice shower of rain about 7.30 so none of us went to town. We are thankful to have all our grain in in such good shape. Had a nice bath and retired early. Mr. Wilson &amp; wife and his sister called on us in afternoon. </p><p>Sunday 21 </p><p>Attended church in the morning home for dinner and then afterwards we all went over to Cousin Jims for afternoon and tea. Dark when we got home. Marge and Bob McCrow &amp; Andy Lushman came down when we were just starting chores and we drove them home later on in the evening in the Dodge with Dan as chauffeur. </p><p>Monday 22 </p><p>Spent pratically all day getting grain ready for the show. Jean and I got the mail with car and had a little ride up home after the "flail". Had my first experience using it threshing barley after dinner. Mr. Watson came to look at the apples. </p><p>August Tuesday 23 1927. </p><p>Got the cows up early in the morning and then got my team ready, had breakfast and was back harrowing at 7.15. First morning I haven't help Jean milk or eaten breakfast with her since we were married. Bees attacked Fly so had to unhook. Spent rest of day preparing grain for the show. Rained considerable of the afternoon as Jean &amp; I didn't go to "Bendemere" as we intended. </p><p>Wednesday 24 </p><p>After I finished my chores I spent the rest of the morning looking over oats for the C.N.E. and had Jean to help. Finished the oats and most of the barley in the afternoon. Drove up home at night after some oats. Cunninghams from Canning and Toronto were here while we were away. </p><p>Thursday 25 </p><p>Finished getting the grain and wool ready and then Jean and I shipped it. Drove the disc from 10.30 to noon. Moved the cattle from our pasture to another and harrowed in afternoon. Jean went up after Grandma &amp; Aunt Amanda so they were here for tea. Mr Webster came with motors so we were unable to attend U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Scotts. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Friday_26_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August Friday 26 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_28"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Monday_29_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">August Monday 29 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_30"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_31"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 31</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="August_Friday_26_1927">August Friday 26 1927</span></h3> <p>Spent most of the morning digging potatoes in the garden and after dinner I picked them up with Jean's assistance and put them away in the cellar. Helped Dan get in a jag of hay and then coiled a second , cut alfalfa till 7:45. Websters were up again but the motor wouldn't work on the separator. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_27">Saturday 27</span></h3> <p>Put in practically all morning in the sheep industry when I caught and held the sheep while Mr. Barker trimmed them, pared their feet, and have them pills for worming. Took in three jags of hay and some peas and pitched them all off in afternoon. Apple buyer from Kitchener came so Mrs. Barker didn't go to town so Jean &amp; I did up the family business. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_28">Sunday 28</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="August_Monday_29_1927">August Monday 29 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Tuesday_30">Tuesday 30</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_31">Wednesday 31</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_Tuesday_13_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September Tuesday 13 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_14"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_15"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_Friday_16_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">September Friday 16 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_17"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="September_Tuesday_13_1927">September Tuesday 13 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_14">Wednesday 14</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday_15">Thursday 15</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="September_Friday_16_1927">September Friday 16 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_17">Saturday 17</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_18">Sunday 18</span></h3> <p>Helen Milne, Dan, Jean &amp; I went to church in the morning and then up home for dinner where we met the "Gobles" family from the other side of Woodstock. Came home about three o'clock and Alex Birley and the boys were here. Had a nice visit with them and then after supper Dan went to church and took Helen to the station and we did the chores. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_Saturday_1_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October Saturday 1 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_2"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_3"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_Tuesday_4_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">October Tuesday 4 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_5"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_6"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 6</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="October_Saturday_1_1927">October Saturday 1 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_2">Sunday 2</span></h3> <p>My Dad's 47th birthday and Jean and I had dinner with him and the rest of the family after we attended Communion services at church in the morning. Came home in time to have a nice walk down around the flats and brought the cows up with us. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Monday_3">Monday 3</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="October_Tuesday_4_1927">October Tuesday 4 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_5">Wednesday 5</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday_6">Thursday 6</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_Monday_31_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October Monday 31 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Tuesday_1"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">November Tuesday 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_2"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Thursday_3_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">November Thursday 3 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_4"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_5"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 5</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="October_Monday_31_1927">October Monday 31 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Tuesday_1">November Tuesday 1</span></h3> <p>Mr. Barker's 64th birthday and we celebrated by working at the turnips all day. Drew in 12 loads and pulled besides. A wonderful day for the first day of a new month. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_2">Wednesday 2</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Thursday_3_1927">November Thursday 3 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Friday_4">Friday 4</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_5">Saturday 5</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Saturday_12_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November Saturday 12 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_14"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Tuesday_15_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">November Tuesday 15 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_16"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_17"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 17</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Saturday_12_1927">November Saturday 12 1927</span></h3> <p>My Mother's 49th birthday. Rather a cool windy day. Plowed corn stubble all morning. Melville came out for dinner and we worked all afternoon putting up a new litter carrier pole. Eleanor came out in afternoon so we had some wild times before we went to roost. Called Mother up at supper time &amp; wished her many happy returns. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_13">Sunday 13</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Monday_14">Monday 14</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Tuesday_15_1927">November Tuesday 15 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_16">Wednesday 16</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday_17">Thursday 17</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Friday_18_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November Friday 18 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Monday_21_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">November Monday 21 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_22"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_23"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 23</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Friday_18_1927">November Friday 18 1927</span></h3> <p>Put in all the big steers. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_19">Saturday 19</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_20">Sunday 20</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Monday_21_1927">November Monday 21 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Tuesday_22">Tuesday 22</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_23">Wednesday 23</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_Sunday_18_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December Sunday 18 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_20"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_Wednesday_21_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">December Wednesday 21 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_22"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_23"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 23</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="December_Sunday_18_1927">December Sunday 18 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Monday_19">Monday 19</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Tuesday_20">Tuesday 20</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="December_Wednesday_21_1927">December Wednesday 21 1927</span></h3> <p>Changed the oil in the separator </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday_22">Thursday 22</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Friday_23">Friday 23</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="December_Friday_30_1927">December Friday 30 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_31">Saturday 31</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="MEMORANDA">MEMORANDA</span></h3> <p>Bought 2795 lbs barley @ 85￠ per bus {bushel} and 2 bus rye at $1.10 on Dec 23, 1927. Total $51.65 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="MEMORANDA">MEMORANDA</span></h3> <p>Bought 11 head of steers from Chas Meggs on July 1. Weight 9310 @ 6 1/2￠ per pound - $605.15. </p><p>Bought 4 head steers from Hugh Cunningham on July 14. Price $240.00. </p><p>Bought 9 little pigs from Warren Barker on July 19. Price $42.50. </p><p>Sold 13 head steers to L. Hyndman on Aug 5/27. Weight 14170 @ 7 1/4￠ less $5.00 --$1022.32-- </p><p>Fivew little pigs were born on Oct. 14th 1927. </p><p>Bought 50 Barred Rock pullets from Fred Anderson on Oct. 29/27 --$50.00 </p><p>Bought 3 tons of oil cake from Robt Geddie, Nov. 21st --$146.75 </p><p>Taxes for 1927 --$233.33 </p><p>Paid $30.45 for grain at Guelph Fair. </p><p><br /> </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="MEMORANDA_2">MEMORANDA</span></h3> <p>Miss {Herley?} was born on March 15th Blackbird " " " April 30th "Miss Stubby". " " " May 2nd "Eleanor" " " " July 31st "Susanna" " " " Aug 3rd {Nizzes?} White Sox. " " " Oct. 11th Mabel " " " Nov 5th </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="MEMORANDA">MEMORANDA</span></h3> <p>Our Roan Cow was served on {2 dates stroked out} June 24 "Pokey" " " " {date stroked out} June 9 "Sow" " " " June 21 "Poppy". " " " June 24 "Stubby". " " " " {June} 26 Milande " " " Sept 15 Long Legs " " " Sept 25 </p><p>{Written in left margin of facing page} 170<br /> 174<br /> 185<br /> 155<br /> 181 </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="WEATHER_RECORD">WEATHER RECORD</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Date._Remarks._Therm.">Date. Remarks. Therm.</span></h3></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3b5351c6503feb097d91d22a99141553.pdf d5d08c87f0cc74f7f20b0426985e19bd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1934 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0f75e1ecf4e0c0e2a78c2d4d5b4cbc03.pdf 63e56485595806e6786c1874384abf81 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Year 1934 Jan 1st. Monday. Rained nearly all last night but turning colder this a.m. Had a goose for dinner John, Edgar Jean, & Baby was up for dinner. Donald had a big head. was out all night so had to sleep all day Grandma did not come to stormy Agnes and we asked Aunt Ida but she has a cold; went out to Vote for Filman and Scott. Very cold tonight will be zero Jan 2 Very cold again Geo Filman was elected Reeve but Len Scott was defeated by Alderson by 29 votes Jan 3rd. Cold and snowing all day from the North East https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9401e5e574ced465e643099ea3b16363.pdf 9d69a05877f944167a128d92ecbaed8c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan 4th Cloudy and getting milder looks like rain was down to see about my battery. they say it is not worth charging only had it a little over a year Jan 5th Rained last night and cloudy and mild all day. little snow about all gone again. Jan 6th Mild and cloudy all day the snow all gone and most of the ice gone off the road our road was very bad the children were skating on it. Charlotte skated down to Uncle Johns on Wednesday Jan 7th Sunday still mild and cloudy raining in the afternoon had Stan and Harry for supper Jan 8th Mild and cloudy havent had any sun shine for some time Jan 9th Still mild and cloudy Jan 10th still cloudy a little cooler just below freezing Jan 11th cloudy again the Globe says there has only been a little over 5 hours of sunshin since the New Year went to Hamilton Jan 9th. got motor License for car No L 5034 cost $7.00 and $100 for driver's permit https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/06100948c972a6cd31d4cacdc810ba6e.pdf a7d9f9f2a53e026fe00f684aa87a94e7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan 12th still mild and cloudy looks very much like rain. Wood has borrowed $6.00 and Brown $10.00 up to now. Jan 13th mild and cloudy snowed nearly all day but thawing tonight Jan 14th Sunday not very cold. froze at nigh tbut thawing during the day and still cloudy Jan 15th Thawing some again today a few snow flurrries. cloudy and a little cooler tonight Jan 16th nearly zero this morning a few minutes suntime today very cloudy Jan 17th, cold tonight and all today drove the girls to a party at Bushes Jan 18th must have been below zero this a.m. cloudy and a little milder tonight Jan 19th clear and bright most of the day and not very cold Jan 20th. cloudy and cold some light snow. my 49th birthday Jan 21st cold and cloudy like every Sunday nearly so far this year Jan 22 cool and cloudy Alan has a cold Jan 23rd mild South west wind turning westernly tonight and frozen up solid again https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/73f74b665d88d1e7fd434d6f6eaf296f.pdf 407cb8e556de3c38c1f5c7f01bdf7764 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan 24th cold this am but mild this after-noon. and bright sunshine for a change Jan 25th cloudy and mild rained in the night wind changing to north west this after-noon. and atarting to freeze hard Jan 26th cloudy and moderately cold. Dois had a party for her 12th Birthday 10 was asked 7 came 3 sick Jan 27 milder and cloudy a little soft snow. Toronto globe says only 5.3. hours sun this year until Jan 17th and 24 hours to Jan 27th total 29 hours while the avrage is 79 hours. Jan 28 Rained last night and this morning. turned very cold this afternoon. will be below zero tonight Jan 29th very cold 10 below zero with strong north-west wind. Jan 30th about zero again this morning Jan 31st nearly zero again this morning with a little west gale blowwing. getting milder all day but blowwing hard Feby 1st rain and moderately colder tonight Feby 2nd Very cold again 4 below zero. Bright sunshine and guess the ground hog saw his shadow O.K. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2fa73ebcee124abf59d702191b48a228.pdf 9c360af31485b9ab38717511e067ac1c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feby 3rd Very cold night 6 to 10 below zero they say clear this afternoon but cloudy this afternoon snowing hard tonight showed Kens car to aldershop would not start Feby 4th must be about 6 inches snowthis morning. weather clear and bright not so cold got a nail in my toe at Filmans {Cumne?} the children had to walk to sunday school. Feby 5th cold again this morning about zero feb 6 decidely cold this morning the baker said it was 14 below zero. having a real winter this year. Feby 8th extremly cold today. some where between 25 and 30 below zero. coldest day in Hamilton in 20 years. Toronto reports 21 below officially and outside of the city as low as 30 and 34 below at Now Marked and 35 at Dundas and they say 14 below this afternoon the average for Toronto for the 24 hours was 17 below zero the coldest in the hhistory and guess Feby 9th some time starting the car this am too drive them to scholl colder than ever this morning the fellow at https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8422b912cd35a5948abc96cd31845b81.pdf 4454839a9ee930e47a77daf09e699dc0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. the corner gas station said it was 31 below zero Burlington reports 25 below Port nelson 32, and up on Dundas street 35 below some places in northern Ontario as low as 52 one place in New York state 55 below 15 below in New York City the coldest ever recorded.they say Lake Ontario is frozen solid for the first time in 60 years yesterday average in Toronto was 17 below for the 24 hours. the same as yesterday. Late reports say the lake was not frozen solid. frozen out {four?} miles from Toronto. Feby 10th not so cold only 10 or 15 below zero this morning. went down town the ice was gone from the lake shore. you could see it way out in the lake. {illegible} some tonight. Feby 11th Alans Birthday not so cold. but still freezing hard. alas cloudy most of the day. The paper says there is three feet of frost on the found at Hamilton Cemetery. Feby 12th mild today just around freezing point. some soft snow turning cold again tonight north winds https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3a3552ff636af9dae1f593fe9793c60c.pdf f2f13a2162f472512fee36a8db86751f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feby 13th. Cold again. {illegible, below} zero car of hotbed manure arrived today. Feby 14th Cold yet 10 below zero this morening. now unloading manure. Feby 15th. Thawed some in the sun this after noon but cold again tonight Feby 16th. Cloudy & cold with some snow flurries below zero this am. The Exhibition Pro Hockey game for Ace Bailey Benefit last Wed. nightt made $20 900.00 for Bailey. Feby 17th. a litte milder {illegible} about zero this am. car on the the bum again took it down to Maxwells he says the block is cracked. cost $18.75 Feby 18th Sunday, uncle Byron had a stroke last Friday night. hardly know how bad he is {felt?}. weather milder today but cloudy & looks like a storm (not thawing any) Feby 19th snowed some last night. very cold again this morning nearly zero. Feby 20th Extremely cold again this morning reports here say all the way from 12 to 20 below zero again. officially it was ten below in Toronto & Hamilton and 17 at the Beach. Paper States the coldest Feb day in New York for 31 years. and the coldest night this winter in Canada at Doucet, Quebec 60 below zero https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f342910b9d9a61380c8e90713e66c790.pdf 98687195ed7f15ed761f07b5d164d79b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feby 21st. not quite so cold but below zero yet hot bed manure has been in over a week and cant make a bed it is so cold uncle johns water works {pipe?} frozen up and cant get any water at all. Feby 22nd a little milder about zero this am but getting milder. Febt 23rd. getting cold again very cold by tonight Feby 24th very cold about 5 to 10 below zero this morning. Feby 25th Sunday about zero this morning had Hammonds for supper feby 26 Still cold about zero. cloudy & some snow. cold North East wind. ordered 5000 x 11 qt bskts at $40. and 1000 x 6 qt at $33 per 1000 5000 x 11 qt covers $1700 300 x 6 " Blue " 1450 700 x 6 Reds <u>1400</u> Total $332 15 with a discount of 7% if paid by March 10th. Cash price <u>$308.90</u> Feby 27th. Zero or below again this morning In the senior O.H.a Semi finals. Ham. Tigers beat Toronto 5 to 1 - to win the 2 game round 8 to 4 and Niagara Falls beat out West Toronto 4 to 3 in the round Hamilton won the group. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/951850968a2a8214b76da35cce7c452f.pdf a49183891f3a93df0e0f933adaf68caf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ordered another car of manure last one froze & heated all out had to hold so long on account of the extreme cold Have no hotbeds up yet. Feby 28. not so cold today a change of wind too the south west. March 1st Came in like a lamb. The first mild day we have had for five or six weeks thawed a little. but mostly cloudy Mar 2 mild & cloudy some light rain towards night. this is the first rain for weeks men trying to make a few hotbeds Mar 3. Heavy rain in the night. thawing fast snow nearly all gone water every where - went to Hamilton in the afternoon. Mar 4th mild and partly cloudy. Doris has a cold Mar 5th Mild & cloudy sowed some pepper seed in the morning unloading car of manure in the afternoon. some light rain. Mar 6th - Colder this am ground frozen & covered with snow - but thawed off during the day. men unloading car of manure {yet?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bdecc48f6c276458937ef8bb6188eb48.pdf 1f4852025dd3db08165f9b6abf315d48 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mar 7th cooler & cloudy Hamilton won the Senior 6Ha championship last night beating Niagara Falls in towo straight games. in the finals. Mar 8th Colder & cloudy strong west winds. Mar 9th colder this am frost on the windows all day. Mar 10th still cold & cloudy frozen up solid only a few degrees from zero. Alan & Charlotte went skating & came home nearly frozen. Mar 11 still cold and cloudy. Doris was home all last week with a cold. Charlotte & Alan went to Sunday school Mar 12 Still cool & cloudy making hotbeds sowed Tomoato & Egg Plant seed. Mar 13th. mild today. Charlotte came homer with a sprained ankle. rainning tonight. Mar 14th Turned cold in the night frozen up this morning. but milder this afternoon. Toronto St Michaels wins both Junior a & Junior B 6Ha series and playoff for the juniors 6Ha. Hamilton - Srs won from Windsor winners of sen. B. 6.Ha. Champions 1st game 3 to 3. second 5 to 2 Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit are winners of the two Professional Groups https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/136f20a2bfe499cc2545c499922f4a9f.pdf 4aa2da9834400bce034d54f70cec5b17 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 15th. Toronto St Mikes win 6 H.a. Junior champion weather fair & mild Mar 16th. Fair & mild but windy. looks like rain tonight Mar 17th. Mild first thunder & lightning of the year. quite a storm. and a lot of rain Will Bells barn brunt last night Mar 18th Sunday. turned cold in the night. ground covered with an inch or two of snow this morning. bright and sunny all day thawed some in the afternoon. Mar 19th cold & clear thermomerter down to about 8 this morning Mar 20th. Clear & bright milder today. men working at hotbeds. Hamilton Tigers won from Falconbridge both games scores 3 to 1. in the senior play downs. & Toronto St Michaels won from New Liskeard in the Junior class scores 13 to 3 & 16 to 3. Mar 21st. Fine & mild lots of mud & water Mar 22nd a big drop in the temperature in the night down to zero this morning highest all day about 14 above Mar 23rd Just as cold this morning strong North East wind snow flurries https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/91edda36a1a6e6ae9c2858addad448cd.pdf 832f720eca1c952eeee566995e5de4e1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mar 24 Cloudy & cool with a few snow flurries. went to Hamilton. Hamilton survived the next round in the Senior 6.H.a. play downs. won from Ottawa scores 2 to 1 & {illegible} 3 to 3. Moncton last years champions beat Mc Gill of Montreal 3 to 1 in both games Mar 25. Fair and not quite so cold thawed some. Had Stan Blair & {illegible} up in the evening. Mar 26th Cold & cloudy this morning. snowing this afternoon 3 or 4 inches snow tonight & now raining at bedtime Mar 27th Cold again real winter down to about 8 or 10 from zero. Mar 28th. cold this am but thawing this afternoon. floods going down the field. drains in bad shape washed into hole. Mar 29th Frozen again this am but floods again this afternoon saw a couple of robins for the first Oakville won the Intermediate championship last night in the finals with Oshawa won both games 5 to 3 - Monkcton beat Hamilton in the Eastern Finals Sr. 6.Ha. 3 to 2 on the round https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/26d738a651bda2aab35441c6a1360f4f.pdf d231ba1ef27902a8a5165c60e1ff8703 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/766365935f66ddf086dcbe04ebb3de84.pdf 81627bf350fb77bb5b4a0f4e0abd0271 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7733ca8ddb066cdbc62109031a617d72.pdf 323e618e483e2cace722a37c223b22dc PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1a2b05fe0da0e5876b546309b1238195.pdf 186924061d8bfd867a7185f3c0dc9cdf PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2d829703705013cffca960156842650a.pdf 1b326c7796a2d54478fd3e183098e120 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b54f59d0bf1e2ed041d4c41718372f3e.pdf 9ce51a8b54ef07de8166d0c6daf51d9e PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eab2450259ae9b29a4fc3c079f94e47b.pdf dda7246e76fc0c4d3486dbf3d84b48ae PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 23. Cold this am but no frost. May 24. Very cold yet planted another (?) of tomatoes and quite again. May 25. It nearly frost again and very cold wind. Hoeing corn, beans, and raspberries. 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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>1934 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Year 1934 </p><p>Jan 1st. Monday. Rained nearly all last night but turning colder this a.m. Had a goose for dinner John, Edgar Jean, &amp; Baby was up for dinner. Donald had a big head. was out all night so had to sleep all day Grandma did not come to stormy Agnes and we asked Aunt Ida but she has a cold; went out to Vote for Filman and Scott. Very cold tonight will be zero </p><p>Jan 2 Very cold again Geo Filman was elected Reeve but Len Scott was defeated by Alderson by 29 votes </p><p>Jan 3rd. Cold and snowing all day from the North East </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Jan 4th Cloudy and getting milder looks like rain was down to see about my battery. they say it is not worth charging only had it a little over a year </p><p>Jan 5th Rained last night and cloudy and mild all day. little snow about all gone again. </p><p>Jan 6th Mild and cloudy all day the snow all gone and most of the ice gone off the road our road was very bad the children were skating on it. Charlotte skated down to Uncle Johns on Wednesday </p><p>Jan 7th Sunday still mild and cloudy raining in the afternoon had Stan and Harry for supper </p><p>Jan 8th Mild and cloudy havent had any sun shine for some time </p><p>Jan 9th Still mild and cloudy </p><p>Jan 10th still cloudy a little cooler just below freezing </p><p>Jan 11th cloudy again the Globe says there has only been a little over 5 hours of sunshin since the New Year went to Hamilton Jan 9th. got motor License for car No L 5034 cost $7.00 and $100 for driver's permit </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Jan 12th still mild and cloudy looks very much like rain. Wood has borrowed $6.00 and Brown $10.00 up to now. </p><p>Jan 13th mild and cloudy snowed nearly all day but thawing tonight </p><p>Jan 14th Sunday not very cold. froze at nigh tbut thawing during the day and still cloudy </p><p>Jan 15th Thawing some again today a few snow flurrries. cloudy and a little cooler tonight </p><p>Jan 16th nearly zero this morning a few minutes suntime today very cloudy </p><p>Jan 17th, cold tonight and all today drove the girls to a party at Bushes </p><p>Jan 18th must have been below zero this a.m. cloudy and a little milder tonight </p><p>Jan 19th clear and bright most of the day and not very cold </p><p>Jan 20th. cloudy and cold some light snow. my 49th birthday </p><p>Jan 21st cold and cloudy like every Sunday nearly so far this year </p><p>Jan 22 cool and cloudy Alan has a cold </p><p>Jan 23rd mild South west wind turning westernly tonight and frozen up solid again </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Jan 24th cold this am but mild this after-noon. and bright sunshine for a change </p><p>Jan 25th cloudy and mild rained in the night wind changing to north west this after-noon. and atarting to freeze hard </p><p>Jan 26th cloudy and moderately cold. Dois had a party for her 12th Birthday 10 was asked 7 came 3 sick </p><p>Jan 27 milder and cloudy a little soft snow. Toronto globe says only 5.3. hours sun this year until Jan 17th and 24 hours to Jan 27th total 29 hours while the avrage is 79 hours. </p><p>Jan 28 Rained last night and this morning. turned very cold this afternoon. will be below zero tonight </p><p>Jan 29th very cold 10 below zero with strong north-west wind. </p><p>Jan 30th about zero again this morning </p><p>Jan 31st nearly zero again this morning with a little west gale blowwing. getting milder all day but blowwing hard </p><p>Feby 1st rain and moderately colder tonight </p><p>Feby 2nd Very cold again 4 below zero. Bright sunshine and guess the ground hog saw his shadow O.K. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Feby 3rd Very cold night 6 to 10 below zero they say clear this afternoon but cloudy this afternoon snowing hard tonight showed Kens car to aldershop would not start </p><p>Feby 4th must be about 6 inches snowthis morning. weather clear and bright not so cold got a nail in my toe at Filmans {Cumne?} the children had to walk to sunday school. </p><p>Feby 5th cold again this morning about zero </p><p>feb 6 decidely cold this morning the baker said it was 14 below zero. having a real winter this year. </p><p>Feby 8th extremly cold today. some where between 25 and 30 below zero. coldest day in Hamilton in 20 years. Toronto reports 21 below officially and outside of the city as low as 30 and 34 below at Now Marked and 35 at Dundas and they say 14 below this afternoon the average for Toronto for the 24 hours was 17 below zero the coldest in the hhistory and guess </p><p>Feby 9th some time starting the car this am too drive them to scholl colder than ever this morning the fellow at </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>the corner gas station said it was 31 below zero Burlington reports 25 below Port nelson 32, and up on Dundas street 35 below some places in northern Ontario as low as 52 one place in New York state 55 below 15 below in New York City the coldest ever recorded.they say Lake Ontario is frozen solid for the first time in 60 years yesterday average in Toronto was 17 below for the 24 hours. the same as yesterday. </p><p>Late reports say the lake was not frozen solid. frozen out {four?} miles from Toronto. </p><p>Feby 10th not so cold only 10 or 15 below zero this morning. went down town the ice was gone from the lake shore. you could see it way out in the lake. {illegible} some tonight. </p><p>Feby 11th Alans Birthday not so cold. but still freezing hard. alas cloudy most of the day. The paper says there is three feet of frost on the found at Hamilton Cemetery. </p><p>Feby 12th mild today just around freezing point. some soft snow turning cold again tonight north winds </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Feby 13th. Cold again. {illegible, below} zero car of hotbed manure arrived today. </p><p>Feby 14th Cold yet 10 below zero this morening. now unloading manure. </p><p>Feby 15th. Thawed some in the sun this after noon but cold again tonight </p><p>Feby 16th. Cloudy &amp; cold with some snow flurries below zero this am. The Exhibition Pro Hockey game for Ace Bailey Benefit last Wed. nightt made $20 900.00 for Bailey. </p><p>Feby 17th. a litte milder {illegible} about zero this am. car on the the bum again took it down to Maxwells he says the block is cracked. cost $18.75 </p><p>Feby 18th Sunday, uncle Byron had a stroke last Friday night. hardly know how bad he is {felt?}. weather milder today but cloudy &amp; looks like a storm (not thawing any) </p><p>Feby 19th snowed some last night. very cold again this morning nearly zero. </p><p>Feby 20th Extremely cold again this morning reports here say all the way from 12 to 20 below zero again. officially it was ten below in Toronto &amp; Hamilton and 17 at the Beach. Paper States the coldest Feb day in New York for 31 years. and the coldest night this winter in Canada at Doucet, Quebec 60 below zero </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Feby 21st. not quite so cold but below zero yet hot bed manure has been in over a week and cant make a bed it is so cold uncle johns water works {pipe?} frozen up and cant get any water at all. </p><p>Feby 22nd a little milder about zero this am but getting milder. </p><p>Febt 23rd. getting cold again very cold by tonight </p><p>Feby 24th very cold about 5 to 10 below zero this morning. </p><p>Feby 25th Sunday about zero this morning had Hammonds for supper </p><p>feby 26 Still cold about zero. cloudy &amp; some snow. cold North East wind. ordered 5000 x 11 qt bskts at $40. and 1000 x 6 qt at $33 per 1000 5000 x 11 qt covers $1700 300 x 6 " Blue " 1450 700 x 6 Reds <u>1400</u> Total $332 15 with a discount of 7% if paid by March 10th. Cash price <u>$308.90</u> </p><p>Feby 27th. Zero or below again this morning In the senior O.H.a Semi finals. Ham. Tigers beat Toronto 5 to 1 - to win the 2 game round 8 to 4 and Niagara Falls beat out West Toronto 4 to 3 in the round Hamilton won the group. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Ordered another car of manure last one froze &amp; heated all out had to hold so long on account of the extreme cold </p><p>Have no hotbeds up yet. </p><p>Feby 28. not so cold today a change of wind too the south west. </p><p>March 1st Came in like a lamb. The first mild day we have had for five or six weeks thawed a little. but mostly cloudy </p><p>Mar 2 mild &amp; cloudy some light rain towards night. this is the first rain for weeks men trying to make a few hotbeds </p><p>Mar 3. Heavy rain in the night. thawing fast snow nearly all gone water every where - went to Hamilton in the afternoon. </p><p><br /> Mar 4th mild and partly cloudy. Doris has a cold </p><p>Mar 5th Mild &amp; cloudy sowed some pepper seed in the morning unloading car of manure in the afternoon. some light rain. </p><p>Mar 6th - Colder this am ground frozen &amp; covered with snow - but thawed off during the day. men unloading car of manure {yet?} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Mar 7th cooler &amp; cloudy Hamilton won the Senior 6Ha championship last night beating Niagara Falls in towo straight games. in the finals. </p><p>Mar 8th Colder &amp; cloudy strong west winds. </p><p>Mar 9th colder this am frost on the windows all day. </p><p>Mar 10th still cold &amp; cloudy frozen up solid only a few degrees from zero. Alan &amp; Charlotte went skating &amp; came home nearly frozen. </p><p>Mar 11 still cold and cloudy. Doris was home all last week with a cold. Charlotte &amp; Alan went to Sunday school Mar 12 Still cool &amp; cloudy making hotbeds sowed Tomoato &amp; Egg Plant seed. </p><p>Mar 13th. mild today. Charlotte came homer with a sprained ankle. rainning tonight. </p><p>Mar 14th Turned cold in the night frozen up this morning. but milder this afternoon. Toronto St Michaels wins both Junior a &amp; Junior B 6Ha series and playoff for the juniors 6Ha. Hamilton - Srs won from Windsor winners of sen. B. 6.Ha. Champions 1st game 3 to 3. second 5 to 2 Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit are winners of the two Professional Groups </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 15th. Toronto St Mikes win 6 H.a. Junior champion weather fair &amp; mild </p><p>Mar 16th. Fair &amp; mild but windy. looks like rain tonight </p><p>Mar 17th. Mild first thunder &amp; lightning of the year. quite a storm. and a lot of rain Will Bells barn brunt last night </p><p>Mar 18th Sunday. turned cold in the night. ground covered with an inch or two of snow this morning. bright and sunny all day thawed some in the afternoon. </p><p>Mar 19th cold &amp; clear thermomerter down to about 8 this morning </p><p>Mar 20th. Clear &amp; bright milder today. men working at hotbeds. Hamilton Tigers won from Falconbridge both games scores 3 to 1. in the senior play downs. &amp; Toronto St Michaels won from New Liskeard in the Junior class scores 13 to 3 &amp; 16 to 3. </p><p>Mar 21st. Fine &amp; mild lots of mud &amp; water </p><p>Mar 22nd a big drop in the temperature in the night down to zero this morning highest all day about 14 above </p><p>Mar 23rd Just as cold this morning strong North East wind snow flurries </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Mar 24 Cloudy &amp; cool with a few snow flurries. went to Hamilton. Hamilton survived the next round in the Senior 6.H.a. play downs. won from Ottawa scores 2 to 1 &amp; {illegible} 3 to 3. Moncton last years champions beat Mc Gill of Montreal 3 to 1 in both games </p><p>Mar 25. Fair and not quite so cold thawed some. Had Stan Blair &amp; {illegible} up in the evening. </p><p>Mar 26th Cold &amp; cloudy this morning. snowing this afternoon 3 or 4 inches snow tonight &amp; now raining at bedtime </p><p>Mar 27th Cold again real winter down to about 8 or 10 from zero. </p><p>Mar 28th. cold this am but thawing this afternoon. floods going down the field. drains in bad shape washed into hole. </p><p>Mar 29th Frozen again this am but floods again this afternoon saw a couple of robins for the first Oakville won the Intermediate championship last night in the finals with Oshawa won both games 5 to 3 - Monkcton beat Hamilton in the Eastern Finals Sr. 6.Ha. 3 to 2 on the round </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 23. 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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>JOURNAL FOR 1872 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Charles Whitehead </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Daily Journal For 1872 </p></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/55b1ea3f137211de15d5ad911d81e1cf.pdf 5796ce19488ffe40626aba665358f25e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. THE ONTARIO {beaver and maple leaf motif} JULY 1882-JUNE 1883 {hand written} EXERCISE BOOK Diary for 1882-3 {hand written} Henry Snarey {hand written} Reid Bros. & Co., Wholesale and Manufacturing Stationers, 240 Dundas Street, London, Ont. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ef9b52e1a3dc5494c28438cc043c083c.pdf e7ab03c42ab443534d6a039207e12c99 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} {page blank} {page two} A <s>Diary</s> for 1882 & 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>July 23 1882</td> <td>clear and hot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>July 24th</td> <td>clear and hot the oys were drawing in hay. I was helping mow away & hoeing corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>July 25th</td> <td>clear and very hot in the Morning and Evening we were cutting the wheat East of the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>July 26th</td> <td>clear and very hot finished<s> cutting wheat today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>July 27th</td> <td>clear and very hot. Duncan & I was over the river mowing the grass Some of it very heavey.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Jul 28th</td> <td>cloudy fore part of the day clear and hot part of the after noon was mowing over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jul 29th</td> <td>cloudy and warm, finished cutting the grass over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jul 30th</td> <td>clear and warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jul 31st</td> <td>cloudy rain this Evening John and Duncan drawing in wheat untill the rain came. I was mowing the fence corners of the back wheat field this fore noon after noon I & Walter was rakeing and cocking over the river</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b5c04e6fbbb187e5483cdeb201e9e4a1.pdf c269c0d13ef19385b9c4840a8041fc39 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore August 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Aug 1st</td> <td>cloudy and Soft a heavey rain last night. the boys & I were makeing a fiew rails and Sawing Sove wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Aug 2ond</td> <td>cloudy Some rain in the Evening in the fore noon we was drawing and rails and repairing fence after noon I was hoeing the boys helping Albert thrash </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Aug 3rd</td> <td>cloudy I was hoeing corn the boys was cultivating fore part of the day atter part helping Albert Hitcheson thrash</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Aug 4th</td> <td>cloudy and heavey rain. we was hoeing corn untill the rain came cutting up thistles after the rain. the ground very wet ditches full of water. wheat in a bad plight</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Aug 5th</td> <td>clear part of the day and very hot at times the boys Sawing Sawing Stove wood most of the day. I was cutting up thistles part of the day part of the time, repairing wheat Shocks I find the wheat growing. the ground very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Aug 6th</td> <td>clear most of the day and hot Quarterly Meeting held at Croton Church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Aug 7th</td> <td>thunder clouds a good part of the day and very hot. we ware unbinding the Sheaves of wheat East of the house. they ware very much grown and wet, drew them in this after noon</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore August 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Aug 8th</td> <td>cloudy Some rain, makde a gate and Set it up over the river on the other place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Aug 9th</td> <td>cloudy misted a little rain. Duncan and I was turning hay over the river, we found it damaged very much withe the rain this after noon I was rakeing hay, the boys was drawing in wheat. the river very high</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Aug 10th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. the boys finished drawing in wheat this fore noon. after noon John commenced to plow. Duncan and I was cutting oats I find them down very bad have to mow most of them.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Aug 11th</td> <td>clear and cool. I and Duncan cutting oats in the fore noo, after noon we was all over the river finishing up the hay. John a plowing in the fore noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Aug 12th</td> <td>clear part of the day and windy a Shower this Evening I was binding oats, the boys helping Albert draw in wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Aug 13th</td> <td>cloudy and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Aug 14th</td> <td>clear part of the day and warm Duncan and I working at the oats. John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Aug 15th</td> <td>clear and hot. Duncan and I working at at the oats they are bad cuting being down bad. John was plowing</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/01c431c481b35a91bb0a92491d914862.pdf 9a1bb1f167676e6eaa9a0ccec67451ab PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore August 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Aug 16th</td> <td>cloudy thunder Showers this after noon was mowing oats in the fore Duncan & I. afternoon not doing much John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Aug 17th</td> <td>cloudy in the forenoon clear after noon and cool high wind form the North and Duncan and I finished cutting oats North of the house John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Aug 18th</td> <td>clean and pleasant was working at the oats Duncan and I. John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Aug 19th</td> <td>clear and warm, finished cutting oats John finished plowing the field west of the <s>hose</s> house. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Aug 20th</td> <td>clear and hot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Aug 21st</td> <td>clear part of the day and very hot. binding oats the rest of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Aug 22ond</td> <td>clear part of the day and very close and hot. finished binding oats. this John. Duncan and the girls went to Florence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Aug 23rd</td> <td>cloudy Some rain the morning I was Setting up oats. the boys drawing hay that was cut out of the fence corners. drawing oats this after noon. I was turning the <s>wee</s> weeds that Duncan and I cutt</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore August 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Aug 24th </td> <td>clear and pleasant. John & I was drawing and Stacking oats Duncan cutting peas or rather weeds as there is more weeds than peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Aug 25th </td> <td>clear and hot. finished drawing in oats. Duncan was pulling peas part of the day and part of the time was helping me on the <s>sta</s> stack </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Aug 26th</td> <td>clear part of the day and warm I went to the Blacksmiths with a plow point to get Sharpend, didnt get home till noon in the after noon went to Florence about the School affairs. the boys pulling peas this fore noon after noon Duncan went home, John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Aug 27</td> <td>cloudy Some rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Aug 28th</td> <td>clear and warm. I was pulling peas. John plowing Duncan away</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Aug 29th </td> <td>clear and warm I was pulling peas. John plowing. Duncan helping Charles McIntosh thrah</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>August 30th</td> <td>clear and warm. I and Duncan finished cutting peas at noon. John plowing this fore noon after noon the boys drawing peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Aug 31st</td> <td>clear part of the day and hot. I was cleaning the creek ditch Duncan helping William Saw thrash John plowing</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6bb79b85628860189d50d9d3ed77cd97.pdf 7c40297540584a67e14d8e3425d19e31 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore September 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Sept 1st</td> <td>cloudy most of the day and not so hot as yesterday. I was ditching Duncan helping William Law John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Sept 2ond</td> <td>clean fore noon and hot. after noon cloudy a little rain. Duncan and I helping Bilton Snary thrash the fore part of the day, latter part of the day went to help John W. Snarey rain Stopt us John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Sept 3rd</td> <td>clearn and pleasant</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Sept 4th</td> <td>clear and cool. Duncan and I helping John W. Snarey thrash in he fore noon after noon helping Bilton John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Sept 5th</td> <td>clear and hot. Duncan and I helping Bilton Snarey thrash. John commenced to plow the clover field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Sept 6th</td> <td>clear and hot. Duncan and I helping Bilton Snary thrash John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Sept 7th</td> <td>clear and hot. Duncan was ditching John plowing. I was pulling beans in the fore noon after noon went to Florence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Sept 8th</td> <td>clear and cool. John was plowing Duncan helping Peter Farlasdeau thrash. I attended the arbertration at the School house for an extention of the School Site. in the after noon was ditching</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore September 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Sept 9th</td> <td>clear and hot. Duncan and I . <s>have</s> was helping Peter Farlerdeau thrash John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Sept 10th</td> <td>clear and pleasant</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Sept 11th</td> <td>clear high wind, from the North East and warm. Duncan and I. helping Peter Farledeau thrash this fore noon after noon ditching. John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Sept 12th</td> <td>clear and warm, quite cool, in the morning very nigh a frost the last four or five nights. Duncan and I hewing a few Sticks for a culvert on the road the fore noon after noon digging a ditch and putting in some tile. Albert Ketchison drawing tile for me. John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Sept 13th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and warm I was digging and putting in a fiew tile John harrowin. Duncan helping John Greenwood thrash in Albert Ketchisons place Albert drawing tile for me.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Sept 14th</td> <td>clear with very high wind from the West. I was digging in the forenoon in the afternoon helping John Smith thrash Duncan helping John Greenwood in the fore noon and Smith in the after noon John was harrowing</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/caee794f6d5028177452522b8e66a6c5.pdf 388009316e33c602f62d87afbe5bddb1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore September 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Sept 15th</td> <td>clear and dry Duncan and I helping John Smith thrash untill 4 P.M. helping John <s>Hison</s> Hilson from that till night John Harrowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Sept 16th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. I was working at the ditch in the after noon , was helping John Start the drill. John comenced drilling in wheat. Duncan helping John Hilson thrash </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Sept 17th</td> <td>clear and warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Sept 18th</td> <td>clear and hot. I was working on the drain Duncan helping Albert Ketcheson thrash John harrowing the ground for wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Sept 19th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and hot. a Sprinkling of rain not enough to lay the dust rain is needed very much. I was helping Albert Greenwood thrash until about 3 P.M. when the machien was broke Duncan & John was drawing out <s>manu</s> manure. rain is very much needed </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Sept 20th</td> <td>cloudy and <s>cold</s> hot. I was cutting up corn. Duncan and John was drawing manue part of the day. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Sept 21st</td> <td>cloudy was cutting up corn Duncan ditching. John <s>wa</s> rolling ground for wheat </td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>Sat</s></td> <td><s>Sept 22ond</s></td> <td><s>clear and pleasant. John</s> </td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore September 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Sept 22nd</td> <td>cloudy part of the day. John was harrowing for wheat Duncan was helping Mr Caswell thrash I was cutting up corn a Splendid rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Sept 23rd</td> <td>clear John was drilling in wheat I was helping Albert Greenwood thrash this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Sept 23rd</td> <td>clear and pleasant </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Sept 24th</td> <td>clear a fine day. I was cutting up corn in the fore noon John harrowing <s>Dunc</s> Duncan ditching after noon we ware thrashing for myself. frost the last three nights but no damage done here yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Sept 25th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. finished thrashing about ten O.C. this fore noon had 261 bushels of wheat and 267 bushel of oats after noon Duncan & I cutting up corn. John helped them take away the Machien</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Sept 26th</td> <td>cloudy a prospect of rain John was harrowing Duncan cutting up corn I was digging potatoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Sept 27th</td> <td>cloudy a little rain last night. John drilling in wheat. Duncan and I working at the drain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Sept 28th</td> <td>cloudy John was plowing Duncan and I working at the drain.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/54cd6471fdc86f88ad02879e414dc2a3.pdf fd7f9d362f1af1bc0e78f546841d05bf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore October 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Sept 29th</td> <td>cloudy fore part of the day latter part clear and hot. John was plowing Duncan and I was cutting up corn in the fore noon after noon I was cutting up corn. Duncan went home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Oct 1st</td> <td>clear and hot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Oct 2ond</td> <td>clear part of the day and warm John was plowing I was digging potatoes Duncan away home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Oct 3rd</td> <td>clear and hot. I went to Thamesville to Mill and to See the fair John helping to dig a well for Zeek Duncan away home came back this Evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Oct 4th</td> <td>clear and hot. John was harrowing and plowing I was digging potatoes Duncan helping dig a well for Zeek</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Oct 5th</td> <td>clear and very hot. more like a July day than October. Duncan and I finished digging potatoes. John drilling in the Democrat wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Oct 6th</td> <td>clear and very hot. inthe fore noon I was pitting potatoes after noon husking corn John and Duncan away to the Dresden fair.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Oct 7th</td> <td>clear part of the day and hot this fore noon Duncan & I were pitting</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore October 1882 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>potatoes and cleaning out water furrows in the wheat field after noon I went to Thamesville for the grist John and Duncan husking corn and fixing up bars</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Oct 8th</td> <td>clear and pleasant</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Oct 9th</td> <td>flying clouds and high wind from the West. I was husking corn John and Duncan makeing a fence around the hay Stack over the river and drawing wood in the fore noon, after noon they were drawing pumpkins and corn.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>Tue</s></td> <td><s>Oct 10th</s></td> <td><s>cloudy a fine rain last night. I</s> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Oct 10th</td> <td> clear and fine. Duncan and I gathering apples John plowing the new orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Oct 11th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day, a fine rain last night. Duncan and I sawing cord wood John drilling in wheat in the new Orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Oct 12th</td> <td>cloudy most of the day. Duncan and I cutting cord wood John and Chaley McIntosh plowing for wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Oct 13th</td> <td>cloudy rain most of the afternoon John harrowing the ground they plowed yester day Duncan and I breaking clods in the fore noon, after noon, helping Albert thrash still the {two words cut off}</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31a85f7e6b1ba9a03172d8091479fbef.pdf c584938ac4b264f629ebeda37e3c6419 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore October 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Oct 14th</td> <td>clear and warm in the midle of the day cool this morning a frost last night. Duncan and I was helping Albert thrash the fore part of the day after noon husking corn. John finished drilling in <s>whea</s> wheat for us for this Season</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Oct 15th</td> <td>clear and hot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Oct 16th</td> <td>clear fore noon after noon cloudy and warm, the boys husking in the fore noon, after noon cutting up corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Oct 17th</td> <td>cloudy most of the day misting rain this fore noon. I and the boys ditching</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Oct 18th</td> <td>foggy this morning after noon clear, the boys and I working at the drain </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Oct 19th</td> <td>cloudy wind from the <s>Noren</s> North and qute cool we were husking corn this fore noon. Duncan makeing cider John drawing wood and pumpkins in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Oct 20th</td> <td>clear and pleasant in the after noon. a very Sharp frost last night the first to kill corn and pumpkin vines here this Season. the boys and I husking this fore noon they was away to Harts bee this after noon. I put the Ram withe the Ewes this fore noon.</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore October 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Oct 20th</td> <td>cloudy and cool a Sharp frost last night. the boys and I husking corn this fore noon after noon John and Walter drawing in corn. Duncan and I pulling and pitting mangolds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Oct 22</td> <td>clear part of the day & warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Oct 23rd</td> <td>cloudy and cool. I attended the funeral of Martha Tiffen this fore noon after noon husking corn. Duncan and John took the yong cattle over the river this morning the rest of the day husking</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Oct 24th</td> <td>clear part of the day, husking in the fore noon after noon Duncan and I helping John Snarey thrash John working at the corn </td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>Mon</s> Wed</td> <td>Oct 25th</td> <td>cloudy high wind from the South Duncan and I helping John Snarey finish thashing the fore part of the day latter part husking</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Oct 26th</td> <td>clear and cool. Anna and I went up to Florence this fore noon after noon husking the boys husking and drawing in corn.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Oct 27th</td> <td>cloudy and moderate. John and I husking Duncan away</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dcab16de5e080b8b5c2e3fec79a29021.pdf 6d01372a7ab50d282cfaa66dcac20be2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore October 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Oct 28th</td> <td>cloudy and cool in <s>d</s> the morning warm the rest of the day rain this Evening I and the boys husking this fore noon after noon drawing in corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Oct 29th</td> <td>clear part of the day and pleasant for the time of year <s>rai</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Oct 30th</td> <td>cloudy cool. this morning fine the rest of the day. the boys and I husking corn most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Oct 31st</td> <td>cloudy and light Showers fore part of the day. latter part clear and warm. the boys and I husking in the afternoon I and Duncan cleaning up Some wheat this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Nov 1</td> <td> clear fore part of the day and warm took a Small load of <s>wood</s> wheat to Thamesville Sold part of it got the rest ground. the bors husking</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Nov 2ond</td> <td>cloudy and quite cool, finished husking and drawing in the corn in the little field by the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Nov 3</td> <td>cloudy and cool. I was husking in the after noon, John and Duncan drawing corn Stalks. Settled with and paid Duncan Bolton yr thirty Eight dollers <s>and fo</s> being full of all demands to date</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Ap</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore October 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Nov 4th</td> <td>clear most of the day warm in midle of the day cold in the morning Sharp frost the last fiew nights. I was piting apples John went up to Geres Pawls for Some morter to plaster the School house and drew some oak lumber from Nesons Mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Nov 5th</td> <td>clear most of the day and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Nov 6th</td> <td>cloudy and Some rain was to Florence at the Quarterly board this after noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Nov 7th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft, a fine rain last night. I was covering potatoe pits for winter this fore noon after noon ditching </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Wed 8th</td> <td>flying clouds and cool. attended John Steed's wiefs funeral. John was husking corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Nov 9th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft I went up to the blacksmith Shop and got Some work done this fore noon after noon husking corn. John commenced fall plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Nov 10th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. Anne and I went to Dresden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Nov 11th</td> <td>cloudy most of the day warm. I was husking corn his fore noon After noon fixing gate at the School house John was plowing</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aeafb56118610d5213c55d96cdd8e035.pdf 6aebda4bf46c74268e59183401515cb3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore November 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Nov 12th</td> <td>cloudy rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Nov 13th</td> <td>cloudy high wind from the West and cold. Some Snow last night the first for the Season here. I was <s>Spre</s> Spreading manure John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Nov 14th</td> <td>cloudy most of the day and cold. I was husking corn, John finished plowing the litte field North of the house. A hard frost last night froze the mud pretty stiff</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Nov 15th</td> <td>clear fore part of the day later part cloudy and cool. I was husking. John drawing wood in the fore noon after noon drawing corn. I bargaind 3 two year old Steers 1 the year old hieffer and 1 cow to Mr Bane of Newberry for $185</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Nov 16th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. John and I was husking corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Nov 17th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. I was helping John Steed do a little plastring on my house.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Nov 18th</td> <td>clear and pleasant a hard frost last night. we finished our corn and drawing <s>Sta</s> Stalks this afternoon helping T. Sashbrook husk corn this after noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Nov 19th</td> <td>cloudy and moderat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Nov 20th</td> <td>clear and pleasant John was plowing in the back field. I was working about the barn</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore November 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Nov 21st</td> <td>cloudy and Soft, this fore noon Walter and I took the cattle to Florence that I Sold to Mr Bane of Newburry. John plowing </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Nov 22ond</td> <td>clear part of the day and Soft John was plowing I was digging the ditc and laying tile went <s>of</s> over the river and waterd the young cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Nov 23rd</td> <td>cloudy Soft a little rain. I was working at the ditch Some of the time John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Nov 24th</td> <td>cloudy and cold very high wind, last night. I was repairing fence about the barn John was plowing at home this forenoon after noon went to McIntoshes plowing bee</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Nov 25th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. Walter and I fixing up a Shead for calves and watering the cattle over the river <s>John an</s> John and Anne went to Dresden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Nov 26th</td> <td>Snow most of the day. & Soft</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Nov 27th</td> <td>clear and cool. killed a pig this fore noon. done Some repairing about the barn and went over the river to See the young cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Nov 28th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. was working in the barn this forenoon after noon cutting down trees by the road allowance by neibour Brownlees John helping me</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/67af573bb065c551f0699ec7668449b5.pdf 4409b8b2540709ca9512ea8192aa02d0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore November 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Nov 29th</td> <td>cloudy and cool went over the river for the young cattle, and coreing about the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Nov 30th</td> <td>cloudy and Snow most of the day was chopping wood part of the day. Anne and I was <s>up</s> Setting up with Peter Farlerdeau last night he is very low</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td><s>Dresd</s></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Dec 1</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. this fore noon helping to lay out Peter Farlerdeau <s>he did</s> he died this morning, the the after noon kill'd a cow </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Dec 2ond</td> <td>cloudy Snow and blustring the latter part of the day. this fore noon cutting up the beef a kill'd yester day. After noon was fileing the hand saw and buck Saw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Dec 3rd</td> <td>clear and quite cool. I was Paul bearer for Peter Farlerdeau's funeral to day </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Dec 4th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft high wind from the South helping Albert Ketchison butcher pigs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Dec 5th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. I was chopping wood part of the day. Alice Catharine John and Anne went to Thamesville. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Dec 6th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft I was thrashing peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Dec 7th</td> <td>a cold blustring cold day. not doing much to <s>doin</s> day</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore December 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Dec 8th</td> <td>clear and cold. the boys and I were cleaning and putting up Some grain to get chopt. the coldest day for this Season. the river froze over solid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Dec 9th</td> <td>cloudy and cold <s>ann</s> Anne and I went to Thamesville I took a load of grain and got chopt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Dec 10th</td> <td>cloudy and moderate</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Dec 11th</td> <td>cloudy Snow most of the day was working about the barn part of the time Sent for the Dr to See Victoria She has the <s>diprera</s> diptheria</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Dec 12th</td> <td>cloudy after noon Soft I was helping John W. Snarey butcher pigs. Anne <s>Caterine</s> Catherine and John went to Dresden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Dec 13th</td> <td>cloudy rain last night. this fore noon Soft Snow wind from the South wind got round to North west and cold this after noon. I was thrashingpeas part of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Dec 14th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. I went to Arther Anderson's and paid my taxes this fore noon after noon thrashing peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Dec 15th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. I was thrashing peas most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Dec 16th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. John went to Dresden with a load of oats and barley for Albert. I was thrashing peas</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/816d5e959a7cfc521617e706660aba67.pdf e6ae570802426056b0c9b0082e0340cd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore December 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Dec 17th</td> <td>clear and pleasant</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Dec 18th</td> <td>clear part of the day and pleasant was thrashing a fiew <s>pae</s> peas. John drawing </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Dec 19th</td> <td>clear most of the day moderate in the midle of the day. I was thrashing peas Anne John and Walter went to Dresden this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td><u>Wed</u></td> <td><u>Dec 20th</u></td> <td>cloudy and Soft after noon wet to day <u>Catharine was married to George Brock</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Dec 21</td> <td>wet most of the day and part of last night attended <s>ben</s> School Examination this after noon, not doing much to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Dec 22ond</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. Soft Snow this Evening was Sawing Stove wood this fore noon. Setting in the house talking with William Farlardeau he has just came back from Decota.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Dec 23rd</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. John and I was Sawing Stove wood. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Dec 24th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Dec 25th</td> <td>clear part of the day and moderate not doing much to day was keeping Christmas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Dec 26th</td> <td>clear fore part of the day and Soft. I was thrashing peas. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Dec 27th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. I attended the School meeting to day</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore December 1882 <table> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Dec 28th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft, was thrashing peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Dec 29th</td> <td>cloudy and moderate finished thrashing peas, John took a load of barley and corn to Florence Mill and got chopt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Dec 30th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. John and I wsa Sawing Stove wood part of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Dec 31st</td> <td>cloudy and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jan 1st 1883</td> <td>cloudy and cool. Some Snow. was cleaning up some peas this fore noon. after noon fixing up a Stall in the Stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jan 2ond</td> <td>cloudy and cool. John and I was Sawing Stove wood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jan 3rd</td> <td>cloudy raw cold wind from the West. I was chopping wood John and Anne went to Dresden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Jan 4th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. John and I Sawing Stove wood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Jan 5th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. Some Snow last night. John was drawing wood I was Splitting Stove wood in the shead</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jan 6th</td> <td>cloudy and cool, John & Walter drawing wood. I was Spliting and pileing it in the Shead.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jan 7th</td> <td>cloudy and cold</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98c785a34d0fa3f80c3db53e620b132b.pdf 22892b2b6d7725f639050e558f41df0c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore January 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jan 8th</td> <td>Snow in the fore noon. after noon clear. John & and I were Shelling corn and putting up a load of grain to get chopt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jan 9th</td> <td>clear and cool, pretty sharp this morning. I was butchering pigs for myself to day John. W. Snarey and Chester helping me. John took a load of grain to Florence to get chopt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jan 10th</td> <td>cloudy and quite cold. John went to Florence for the chop feed in the fore noon after I went to Thamesville with pork Sold it for $8.90c per cwt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Jan 11th</td> <td>clear and not So cold. I went to Dresden took down a <s>pig</s> pig for David Merck </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Jan 12th</td> <td>cloudy not quite So cold was Sawing Stove wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jan 13th</td> <td>cloudy Soft very high wind from the South West. Snow last night we wear Sawing wood part of the fore noon I and Lashbrook was makeing a Stand for the well at the School house this after noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jan 14th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jan 15th</td> <td>clear and cold. John and I was Sawing Stove wood</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore January 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jan 16th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cold was cutting wood again to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jan 17th</td> <td>a Soft Snow most of the day, not doing much to day attended the Sale of widow <s>fr</s> Farerdeaus. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Jan 18th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. John and I Sawing Stove wood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Jan 19th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft, not very well to day not doing any thing William Clement and Wife was here last night they went away this fore noon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jan 20th</td> <td>cloudy and soft rain in the after noon. we ware cleaning up some wheat and Shelling corn and prepreing a load for mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jan 21st</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jan 22ond</td> <td>clear and very cold the coldest day this year. the themomiter 10 deg below Zero. not doing anything to day but feed Stock and make fiers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jan 23th</td> <td>clear and cold, not doing any thing to day but feed the Stock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jan 24th</td> <td>clear part of the day and not quite so cold I was Splitting Stove wood in the Shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Jan 25th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. I was chopping wood. John getting the horses Shod.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/efda6c711dee20de05f3c498a9776e60.pdf 97b62dab0992bb5980e70e82f100b899 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore January 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Jan 26th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. Anne Walter and myself went <s>to</s> to Dresden. I took Some grain and got ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jan 27th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. Some rain last night was cutting wood part of the day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jan 28th</td> <td>clear part of the day and moderate</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jan 29th</td> <td>cloudy and moderate, John and I Sawing Stovewood most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jan 30th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. went over the river with John for a load of rails this fore noon after noon was down to the <s>Sh</s> School house helping Survey the School ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jan 31st</td> <td>cloudy with high cold wind from the west. we ware drawing rails and wood from over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Feb 1st</td> <td>cloudy and cold, we ware drawing rails and wood from over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Feb 2ond</td> <td>Snow most of the day. was drawing rails and wood from <s>of</s> over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Feb 3rd</td> <td>rain most of the day. the trees covered with ice. a thick crust on the Snow not doing much to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Feb 4th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Feb 6th</td> <td>clear most of the day and cold, a very thick crust on the Snow. the boys are Skating on the crust. attended the Quarterly board at Florence</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore Febuary 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Feb 6th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. was felling trees for wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Feb 7th</td> <td>clear a pleasant winter day. John and I was Shelling corn and putting up a load for Mill. after noon took it to Florence mill and got chopt.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Feb 8th</td> <td>clear and cool. John and I was cutting Stove wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Feb 9th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. cutting wood again to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Feb 10th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. very Sharp this morning, we <s>wea</s> ware cutting wood to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Feb 11th</td> <td>clear a pleasant winters day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Feb 12th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. John and I cutting Stove wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Feb 13th</td> <td>clear and warm in the midle of the day. very Sharp this morning. Anne Alice Ketchison and I went to Dresden I had to attend Coart, on a trial between John Campbell and the trustees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Feb 14th</td> <td>cloudy and rain most of the day not doing much to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Feb 15th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft, we wear drawing tile from Florence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Feb 16th</td> <td>a foggy rainy day, not doing much to day</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4ba9290090ba14de3f47d33cf6ccd28.pdf af5cd3d014fb32465be6905410f36432 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore February 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Feb 17th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. the boys and were Sawing and Splitting Stove wood at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Feb 18th</td> <td>clear and pleasant</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Feb 19th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. I went to Florence this fore noon with Charles McIntosh and received the intrest on the money fore the land I Sold him after noon was chopping wood. John <s>wen</s> went <s>th</s> to Thamesville with the girls </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Feb 20th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. Snow in the fore noon, the fore part of the day I was chopping wood. John was drawing in the after noon noon I went to Dresden for the chop feed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Feb 21st</td> <td>clear and pleasant John was drawing blocks for fence this forenoon after noon we was cleaning up wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Feb 22ond</td> <td>cloudy and Snow this fore noon we was Sawing Some Stove wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Feb 23rd</td> <td><s>cloudy</s> clear and warm the latter part of the day. John and I went to Thamesville with a load of wheat Sold it to T. Syers for one dollar per bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Feb 24th</td> <td>cloudy after noon rain and Sleet we ware Shelling corn and putting up a load to get ground. John got it chopt this after noon</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore February 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Feb 25th</td> <td>cloudy high wind from the West and cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Feb 26th</td> <td>cloudy wind from the North West and quite cold. we was Sawing Stove part of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Feb 27th</td> <td>cloudy after noon Snow the fore part of the day John and I was Sawing and Splitting Stove wood. after noon I went up to the School house and voted for Member for the local house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Feb 28th</td> <td>clear and moderate the roads getting pretty bare. John and I was over the river cutting Some Small oak timber for fence posts.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>March 1st</td> <td>clear and warm. the wind and Sun has cut away the Snow and ice very fast to day. I was helping Phillip Switzer Score timber for John W. Snareys drive barn John was drawing Tile<s> fr</s> from Florence we Saw <s>blew</s> blue birds the first this season</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>March 2ond</td> <td>clear fore part of the day latter part cloudy cool. I was helping Switzer again with the timber</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Mar 3rd</td> <td>cloudy and cool. they boys and I was Sawing and Splitting Stove wood at the house part of the day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Mar 4th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and cold</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d7e832b8aac3db159ff2c052ead94d7a.pdf 4c3f30824304d01b2cc172141676f04a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore March1883 <table> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Mar 5th</td> <td>clear part of the day and pleasant quite Sharp this morning. I and John drawing out manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Mar 6th</td> <td>Snow the fore part of the day quite Soft the latter part we ware Shelling corn and putting up a load to get chopt this fore noon. after noon was drawing wood from over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Mar 7th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool, we ware drawing wood from over the river, the road getting quite <s>b</s> bear of Snow again </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Mar 8th</td> <td>clear part of the day, we was drawing wood from over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Mar 9th</td> <td>cloudy and moderate putting up a load of grain to get chopt in the after noon, John took it to Florence. Anne Sick Sent for the Dr this evening </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Mar 10th</td> <td>Snow Squalls most of the day. Anne Some better. John went for the chop feed this after noon. I was chopping Some wood by the house. Desmond came for the calf I sold him </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Mar 11th</td> <td>cloudy and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Mar 12th</td> <td>cloud and cold. we ware drawing up wood and putting in the wood Shead. the ground and river froze Solid yet. John Greenwood was geting <s>ice</s> Ice out to day, the first Lamb for this season</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore March 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Mar 13th</td> <td>clear and warm, we was drawing hay from over the river. the roads geting quite soft towards Evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Mar 14th</td> <td>clear prety high wind from the West the frost and Snow going fast. this fore noon drew the last of the hay from over the river. After noon was Scraping up manure about the barn yard.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Mar 15th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. we ware hauling manure to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Mar 16th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool we wear hauling out manure again to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Mar 17th</td> <td>clear part of the day moderate this after noon. cloudy and looks like rain this Evening, we was getting out manure again.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Mar 18th</td> <td>moderate in the morning. the latter part of the day cold blustring and Snow.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Mar 19th</td> <td>a blustring Snowing Stormy day. Snowed all last night and most of the day to day. about ten inches of Snow fell the last thirty hours, not doing much but look after Ewes and lambs Six or Seven Ewes had lambs and one Ewe died Since the Storm commenced <s>menced</s> quite cold to night, a dull looking Sight for the blue birds and robins</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/05877d6ff7ebbfdaa46e6ac23e37e886.pdf 41390456d170a0a554fd790fb3bedadd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore March 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Mar 20th</td> <td>clear and pleasant, we was not doing much to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Mar 21st</td> <td>clear and pleasant a very Sharp morning. we was cleaning up timothy <s>Sea</s> Seed part of the time to day. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Mar 22ond</td> <td>clear most of the day, and pleasant after 9 AM. very cold in the morning the themomiter has been blow Zero the last three mornings. we was Shelling corn and fixing up a load of chop for mill and Sawing some wood at the house to day. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Mar 23rd</td> <td>a rough blustring Snowing day. I was thrashing out oats. John went to Florence mill with some grain and got chopt for the <s>cat</s> cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Mar 24th</td> <td>clear and warm in the midle of the day pretty Sharp this morning. I was thrashing out oats the boys was drawing wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Mar 25th</td> <td>clear and moderate</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Mar 26th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. Sharp in the morning the boys was drawing wood. I <s>was</s> was thrashing out oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Mar 27th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool. I was thrashing out oats. John was chopping Stove wood</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore March 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Mar 28th</td> <td>cloudy and moderate. finished thrashing and cleaning the oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Mar 29th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. I was tapping a fiew trees and trimming the grape vines and Some of the apple trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Mar 30th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and cool part of the fore noon helping John W. Snarey try to get a Sow and pigs over the river on the ice but cold not make it work. Mahlon Gibson had to get his oxen and draw theem over o on the Sleigh. after noon we was Sawing and Splitting Stove wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Mar 31st</td> <td>clear most of the day wind from the East and cold. the boys and I <s>chopp</s> Sawing and Splitting Stove wood at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Apr 1st</td> <td>cloudy and cold wind from the East </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Apr 2ond</td> <td>clear and cool. I was Sowing grass Seed this fore noon. After noon John & I finished <s>cututing</s> cutting the Stove wood at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Apr 3rd</td> <td>clear most part of the day and pleasant. this fore noon went up to Florence and paid the Dr for attending Anne, paid Joseph Shepley <s>and</s> for makeing Johns and mending Walters boots paid John Young for tile</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Apr 4th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft looked like rain but none came <s>came</s> I was Scraping up manure</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d6a24486d27856b4ac6e6a827a562354.pdf 086a70f8113575c534a051a8dfbb38ba PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore April 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Thu<s> Fri</s></td> <td>Apr 5th</td> <td>cloudy and rain most of the day not doing much any thing this fore noon. after noon was triming the apple trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Apr 6th</td> <td>cloudy and cool, was triming apple trees the ice started in the river to day for the first time this season</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Apr 7th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft Some Snow lat night and to day. not doing much to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Apr 8th</td> <td>clear and warm a pleasant day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Apr 9th</td> <td>clear a fine day I was at the blacksmith's this fore noon after noon was triming bushes in the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Apr 10th</td> <td>clear and warm a very fine day I was working on the under ground drain Anne & John took a grist to Dresden and got ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Apr 11th</td> <td>cloudy fore part of the day, high wind and cold. I was working at the ditch, John Started plow this after noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Apr 12th</td> <td>clear part of the day and pleasant. I was working at the ditch John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Apr 13th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool. pretty high wind from the East. John was plowing. I was ditching</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Apr 14th</td> <td>clear and quite hot the themoiter at 84 deg. I was working at the ditch. John was plowing</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore April 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Apr 15th</td> <td>cloudy Some rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Apr 16th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. I was ditching John plowing. Duncan and Sarah Bolton was hear to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Apr 17th</td> <td>clear and pleasant a very fine day John was plowing. I was ditching. Sold a white Bull calf Charley Grant to H H Scarlett to day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Apr 18th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. I finished the ditch to day. John was plowing. I Saw Some barn Martins to day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Apr 19th</td> <td>I was fixing up fence John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Apr 20th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool. I was takeing part of the fence down between me and William Saw. am going to repair it over. John was plowing most of the day he took Tory up to the Dr this fore noon & a tooth drawn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Apr 21th</td> <td>clear part of the day and pleasant John was plowing. I was laying up fence on the line between me and William Saw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Apr 22th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. Some Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Apr 23th</td> <td>cloudy high wind from the North and quite cold. John finished plowing the field Across the road. I was <s>fix</s> laying up fence</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a03bd479490ab7241513644446b4e888.pdf 44b13e081688b3bb4f78c39645287c9d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore April 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Apr 24th</td> <td>cloudy and Snow Squalls most of the day. I was Stakeing the fence part of the time. John was harrowing the ground for oat, before Sowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Apr 25th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and cool. I was repairing fences John was harrowing. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Apr 26th</td> <td>cloudy after noon wet, fore part of the day repairing fence this Evening was Shelling corn to get chopt, John commenced drilling in oats was Stopt by by the rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Apr 27th</td> <td>cloudy Some rain. I was takeing up potatoes out of the pits John was drilling in oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Apr 28th</td> <td>cloudy fore noon after noon clear and cool. heavey rain last night. I was pileing brush that was cut out of the Orchard the fore part of the day, was over the river fixing up fence in the afternoon. John took Some corn and oats to Florence Mill and got chopt.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Apr 29th</td> <td>clear and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Apr 30th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. I was digging in the garden this fore noon, after noon went to Florence for Some apple trees I had ordered they had not come. John was drilling in oats the fore part of the day, latter part cultivating. Saw some chimney Swalows the first this Season.</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore May 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>May 1st</td> <td>clear and warm. I was diging in the garden and takeing up a pit of potatoes in the fore noon, after noon Sowing barley, John was harowing </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>May 2ond</td> <td>cloudy and warm, was Setting out a fiew apple trees and Sowing grassseed to day, John was harrowing </td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>Wed</s></td> <td><s>May</s></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>May 3rd</td> <td>cloudy warm and thunder Showers I was cutting and planting a fiew potatoes. John was cultivating the little field North of the house, this after noon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>May 4th</td> <td>cloudy, and warm, very hevey rain last night the ground to wet to work I was Setting a fiew grafts and makeing trelises for the grape vines</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>May 5th </td> <td>cloudy and cool. was digging in garden and takeing up a pit of potatoes John and the girls was at Set Crowels wifes funeral</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>May 6th</td> <td>clear and pleasant, attended the Quarterly meeting at Florence Church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>May 7th</td> <td>cloudy rain and thunder most <s>of</s> of the fore noon. fore part of the day I was cutting Seed potatoes after noon attended Quarterley Meeting at oficial <s>Meeting at</s> Florence</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d8cb96704b3d5d80cad1d193acb93c42.pdf deabdfca4b3e0d5be4fafaac6c186e68 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore May 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>May 8th</td> <td>cloudy, I was Spreading manure. John plowing the fied East of the house for corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>May 9th</td> <td>cloudy thretened rain but little came. I was Spreading manure in the fore noon, after noon Sowing barley and grass Seed quite windy this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>May 10th</td> <td>cloudy and wet most part of the day. I was repairing the line fence between me and Bilton when I could for the rain John and <s>And</s> Anne went to Dresden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>May 11th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool. this fore noon was picking up the old rotten pecies of rail where Whitker Bilton had moved the line fence. after noon was at the raising of a barn for Henry Lampman </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>May 12th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool I was repairing fence John was plowing </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>May 13th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>May 14th</td> <td>cloudy and wet. thunder Showers through the day. I was working in the Shop Shapening Saws part of the time. John was plowing when the rain would let him, the ground is getting very wet </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>May 15th</td> <td>clear and cool, was Spitting rails on the river flats</td> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore May1883 <table> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>May 16th</td> <td>clear and cool. was Splitting rails in the fore noon after noon John and I was at the raising of Nelson<s>s Barn</s> Youngs Barn </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>May 17th</td> <td>clear fore part of the day. cloudy this Evening looks as though we might have rain frosts the last three nights a Sharp one last night was repairing fence to day <s>h</s> Hugh Mead & Alice DeCuite was here last night and this fore noon. Anne went to Dresden to See Richard Tiffin he is very sick </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>May 18th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and thretened rain but not much came. the boy and I gettin out manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>May 19th</td> <td>cloudy warm and pleasant, was Spreading manure this fore noon. After noon at the raising of John Young's barn. John was plowing for corn. Walter Sprading manure. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>May 20th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>May 21st</td> <td>a cold rain all day. Setting in the house most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>May 22ond</td> <td>Snow this fore noon, rain all night the ground very wet I was Sawing up old rails in the wood Sead, part of the day</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2bb3b27f09d1a7613a187e5b68886370.pdf 9410179eed08658207c7b708a344acd0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore May 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>May 23rd</td> <td>clear was letting water of the corn ground of the barley this fore noon after noon went up to Florence with B.Y. Snarey.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>May 24th</td> <td>clear most of the day and hot. A Sharp frost last night. cloudy this Evening we was repairing fences makeing a pen for washing the Sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>May 25th</td> <td>clear and hot, John and Anne went to Dresden. I was helping to clear the Organ. the fruit trees are blossesming</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td> <s>Apr</s> May 26th</td> <td>heavey rain most of the day, not doing much to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>May 27th</td> <td>cloudy and thunden Showers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>May 28th</td> <td>cloudy, hot part of the day not doing much the ground to wet to work went to Florence this after noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>May 29th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. the ground to wet yet to work, wer was repairing fence part of the day. the apple trees only nicely in bloom</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>May 30th</td> <td>cloudy after noon rain. Commencec putting up a pice of board fence had to Stop at noon for the rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>May 31st</td> <td>clear and cool. John and James Staggs was working at the fence. I went to Dresden this fore noon for nails</td> </tr> </tr> <table> {page two} Camden Gore May 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>June 1st</td> <td>clear and hot in the midle of the day. James Staggs John & myself working at the board fence by the Side of the lane. a frost last night. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jun 2ond</td> <td>clear and warm, I was <s>repa</s> repairing fence this fore noon. After noon we ware washing sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jun 3rd</td> <td>cloudy in the after noon, and warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jun 4th</td> <td>flying clouds and hot. heavey thunder Shower last night. this fore noon I went over the river to get Mr Skinner to Shear the Sheep. after noon the boys and I took the young cattle over to the other place and made Some fence poasts and brought home </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jun 5th</td> <td>clear fore part of the day and hot havey thunder and rain this Evening. I was panting beans and corn in the garden the fore part of the day. latter part Selling Seed corn. John commenced harrowing the corn ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jun 6th</td> <td>flying clouds most of the day. <s>heav</s> heavey rain in the Evening went up to Florence this fore noon. claning a load of wheat for Mill in the after noon John commenced to harrow in the after noon was Stopt by the rain</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5092e4eca2a676d87310539a7e75ba00.pdf 85aa5fdecc66e2566882fb0972a1733b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} Camden Gore June 1883 <table> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Ju 7th</td> <td>clear most of the day and <s>hot</s> hot. the boys and I was pileing manure in the fore noon. John finished harrowing and commenced marking out the corn ground. Mr Skinner commenced Shearing the Sheep this after noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Jun 8th</td> <td>clear most of the day and hot cloudy this Evening and looks like rain we was planting corn. Mr Skiner finished Shearing the Sheep this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jun 9th</td> <td>cloudy wet fore part of the day. I finished planting corn in the field East of the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jun 10th</td> <td>cloudy and cool.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jun 11th</td> <td>cloudy, went over the river and gave the young cattle Some Salt this fore noon after noon was planting potatoes James Staggs & John working at the fence this after noon. cool </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jun</td> <td>cloud and warm. I was helping Albert Ketchison plant his corn. John & James Staggs was working at the fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jun 18th</td> <td>flying clouds and cool, went to Dresden to Mill, James Staggs child died last night</td> </tr> <table> {page two} {a few calculations} 155 <u> X75<u/> 7.75 <u>1089</u> =11665 +++++++++++++ 155 X80 =12400 +++++++++++ 155 X 77 1085 1085 11935 77 =12036 +++++++++++++++++++ 12 / 700 60 100 96 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/75f4ca4dc46e8679272896584ac46967.pdf 09ec043db012cd3b4ff7043485a4bc00 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {blank last page} 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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July 23, 1882 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Snary Diary Collection 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>THE </p><p>ONTARIO {beaver and maple leaf motif} JULY 1882-JUNE 1883 {hand written} </p><p>EXERCISE BOOK </p><p>Diary for 1882-3 {hand written} </p><p>Henry Snarey {hand written} </p><p>Reid Bros. &amp; Co., </p><p>Wholesale and Manufacturing Stationers, </p><p>240 Dundas Street, London, Ont. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} </p><p>{page blank} </p><p>{page two} </p><p>A <s>Diary</s> for 1882 &amp; 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>July 23 1882</td> <td>clear and hot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>July 24th</td> <td>clear and hot the oys were drawing in hay. I was helping mow away &amp; hoeing corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>July 25th</td> <td>clear and very hot in the Morning and Evening we were cutting the wheat East of the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>July 26th</td> <td>clear and very hot finished<s> cutting wheat today</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>July 27th</td> <td>clear and very hot. Duncan &amp; I was over the river mowing the grass Some of it very heavey.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Jul 28th</td> <td>cloudy fore part of the day clear and hot part of the after noon was mowing over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jul 29th</td> <td>cloudy and warm, finished cutting the grass over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jul 30th</td> <td>clear and warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jul 31st</td> <td>cloudy rain this Evening John and Duncan drawing in wheat untill the rain came. I was mowing the fence corners of the back wheat field this fore noon after noon I &amp; Walter was rakeing and cocking over the river</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore August 1882 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Aug 1st</td> <td>cloudy and Soft a heavey rain last night. the boys &amp; I were makeing a fiew rails and Sawing Sove wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Aug 2ond</td> <td>cloudy Some rain in the Evening in the fore noon we was drawing and rails and repairing fence after noon I was hoeing the boys helping Albert thrash </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Aug 3rd</td> <td>cloudy I was hoeing corn the boys was cultivating fore part of the day atter part helping Albert Hitcheson thrash</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Aug 4th</td> <td>cloudy and heavey rain. we was hoeing corn untill the rain came cutting up thistles after the rain. the ground very wet ditches full of water. wheat in a bad plight</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Aug 5th</td> <td>clear part of the day and very hot at times the boys Sawing Sawing Stove wood most of the day. I was cutting up thistles part of the day part of the time, repairing wheat Shocks I find the wheat growing. the ground very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Aug 6th</td> <td>clear most of the day and hot Quarterly Meeting held at Croton Church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Aug 7th</td> <td>thunder clouds a good part of the day and very hot. we ware unbinding the Sheaves of wheat East of the house. they ware very much grown and wet, drew them in this after noon</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore August 1882 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Aug 8th</td> <td>cloudy Some rain, makde a gate and Set it up over the river on the other place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Aug 9th</td> <td>cloudy misted a little rain. Duncan and I was turning hay over the river, we found it damaged very much withe the rain this after noon I was rakeing hay, the boys was drawing in wheat. the river very high</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Aug 10th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. the boys finished drawing in wheat this fore noon. after noon John commenced to plow. Duncan and I was cutting oats I find them down very bad have to mow most of them.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Aug 11th</td> <td>clear and cool. I and Duncan cutting oats in the fore noo, after noon we was all over the river finishing up the hay. John a plowing in the fore noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Aug 12th</td> <td>clear part of the day and windy a Shower this Evening I was binding oats, the boys helping Albert draw in wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Aug 13th</td> <td>cloudy and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Aug 14th</td> <td>clear part of the day and warm Duncan and I working at the oats. John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Aug 15th</td> <td>clear and hot. Duncan and I working at at the oats they are bad cuting being down bad. John was plowing</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore August 1882 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Aug 16th</td> <td>cloudy thunder Showers this after noon was mowing oats in the fore Duncan &amp; I. afternoon not doing much John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Aug 17th</td> <td>cloudy in the forenoon clear after noon and cool high wind form the North and Duncan and I finished cutting oats North of the house John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Aug 18th</td> <td>clean and pleasant was working at the oats Duncan and I. John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Aug 19th</td> <td>clear and warm, finished cutting oats John finished plowing the field west of the <s>hose</s> house. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Aug 20th</td> <td>clear and hot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Aug 21st</td> <td>clear part of the day and very hot. binding oats the rest of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Aug 22ond</td> <td>clear part of the day and very close and hot. finished binding oats. this John. Duncan and the girls went to Florence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Aug 23rd</td> <td>cloudy Some rain the morning I was Setting up oats. the boys drawing hay that was cut out of the fence corners. drawing oats this after noon. I was turning the <s>wee</s> weeds that Duncan and I cutt</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore August 1882 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Aug 24th </td> <td>clear and pleasant. John &amp; I was drawing and Stacking oats Duncan cutting peas or rather weeds as there is more weeds than peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Aug 25th </td> <td>clear and hot. finished drawing in oats. Duncan was pulling peas part of the day and part of the time was helping me on the <s>sta</s> stack </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Aug 26th</td> <td>clear part of the day and warm I went to the Blacksmiths with a plow point to get Sharpend, didnt get home till noon in the after noon went to Florence about the School affairs. the boys pulling peas this fore noon after noon Duncan went home, John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Aug 27</td> <td>cloudy Some rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Aug 28th</td> <td>clear and warm. I was pulling peas. John plowing Duncan away</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Aug 29th </td> <td>clear and warm I was pulling peas. John plowing. Duncan helping Charles McIntosh thrah</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>August 30th</td> <td>clear and warm. I and Duncan finished cutting peas at noon. John plowing this fore noon after noon the boys drawing peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Aug 31st</td> <td>clear part of the day and hot. I was cleaning the creek ditch Duncan helping William Saw thrash John plowing</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore September 1882 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Sept 1st</td> <td>cloudy most of the day and not so hot as yesterday. I was ditching Duncan helping William Law John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Sept 2ond</td> <td>clean fore noon and hot. after noon cloudy a little rain. Duncan and I helping Bilton Snary thrash the fore part of the day, latter part of the day went to help John W. Snarey rain Stopt us John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Sept 3rd</td> <td>clearn and pleasant</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Sept 4th</td> <td>clear and cool. Duncan and I helping John W. Snarey thrash in he fore noon after noon helping Bilton John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Sept 5th</td> <td>clear and hot. Duncan and I helping Bilton Snarey thrash. John commenced to plow the clover field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Sept 6th</td> <td>clear and hot. Duncan and I helping Bilton Snary thrash John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Sept 7th</td> <td>clear and hot. Duncan was ditching John plowing. I was pulling beans in the fore noon after noon went to Florence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Sept 8th</td> <td>clear and cool. John was plowing Duncan helping Peter Farlasdeau thrash. I attended the arbertration at the School house for an extention of the School Site. in the after noon was ditching</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore September 1882 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Sept 9th</td> <td>clear and hot. Duncan and I . <s>have</s> was helping Peter Farlerdeau thrash John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Sept 10th</td> <td>clear and pleasant</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Sept 11th</td> <td>clear high wind, from the North East and warm. Duncan and I. helping Peter Farledeau thrash this fore noon after noon ditching. John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Sept 12th</td> <td>clear and warm, quite cool, in the morning very nigh a frost the last four or five nights. Duncan and I hewing a few Sticks for a culvert on the road the fore noon after noon digging a ditch and putting in some tile. Albert Ketchison drawing tile for me. John plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Sept 13th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and warm I was digging and putting in a fiew tile John harrowin. Duncan helping John Greenwood thrash in Albert Ketchisons place Albert drawing tile for me.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Sept 14th</td> <td>clear with very high wind from the West. I was digging in the forenoon in the afternoon helping John Smith thrash Duncan helping John Greenwood in the fore noon and Smith in the after noon John was harrowing</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore September 1882 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Sept 15th</td> <td>clear and dry Duncan and I helping John Smith thrash untill 4 P.M. helping John <s>Hison</s> Hilson from that till night John Harrowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Sept 16th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. I was working at the ditch in the after noon , was helping John Start the drill. John comenced drilling in wheat. Duncan helping John Hilson thrash </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Sept 17th</td> <td>clear and warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Sept 18th</td> <td>clear and hot. I was working on the drain Duncan helping Albert Ketcheson thrash John harrowing the ground for wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Sept 19th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and hot. a Sprinkling of rain not enough to lay the dust rain is needed very much. I was helping Albert Greenwood thrash until about 3 P.M. when the machien was broke Duncan &amp; John was drawing out <s>manu</s> manure. rain is very much needed </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Sept 20th</td> <td>cloudy and <s>cold</s> hot. I was cutting up corn. Duncan and John was drawing manue part of the day. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Sept 21st</td> <td>cloudy was cutting up corn Duncan ditching. John <s>wa</s> rolling ground for wheat </td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>Sat</s></td> <td><s>Sept 22ond</s></td> <td><s>clear and pleasant. John</s> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore September 1882 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Sept 22nd</td> <td>cloudy part of the day. John was harrowing for wheat Duncan was helping Mr Caswell thrash I was cutting up corn a Splendid rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Sept 23rd</td> <td>clear John was drilling in wheat I was helping Albert Greenwood thrash this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Sept 23rd</td> <td>clear and pleasant </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Sept 24th</td> <td>clear a fine day. I was cutting up corn in the fore noon John harrowing <s>Dunc</s> Duncan ditching after noon we ware thrashing for myself. frost the last three nights but no damage done here yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Sept 25th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. finished thrashing about ten O.C. this fore noon had 261 bushels of wheat and 267 bushel of oats after noon Duncan &amp; I cutting up corn. John helped them take away the Machien</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Sept 26th</td> <td>cloudy a prospect of rain John was harrowing Duncan cutting up corn I was digging potatoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Sept 27th</td> <td>cloudy a little rain last night. John drilling in wheat. Duncan and I working at the drain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Sept 28th</td> <td>cloudy John was plowing Duncan and I working at the drain.</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore October 1882 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Sept 29th</td> <td>cloudy fore part of the day latter part clear and hot. John was plowing Duncan and I was cutting up corn in the fore noon after noon I was cutting up corn. Duncan went home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Oct 1st</td> <td>clear and hot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Oct 2ond</td> <td>clear part of the day and warm John was plowing I was digging potatoes Duncan away home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Oct 3rd</td> <td>clear and hot. I went to Thamesville to Mill and to See the fair John helping to dig a well for Zeek Duncan away home came back this Evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Oct 4th</td> <td>clear and hot. John was harrowing and plowing I was digging potatoes Duncan helping dig a well for Zeek</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Oct 5th</td> <td>clear and very hot. more like a July day than October. Duncan and I finished digging potatoes. John drilling in the Democrat wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Oct 6th</td> <td>clear and very hot. inthe fore noon I was pitting potatoes after noon husking corn John and Duncan away to the Dresden fair.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Oct 7th</td> <td>clear part of the day and hot this fore noon Duncan &amp; I were pitting</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore October 1882 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>potatoes and cleaning out water furrows in the wheat field after noon I went to Thamesville for the grist John and Duncan husking corn and fixing up bars</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Oct 8th</td> <td>clear and pleasant</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Oct 9th</td> <td>flying clouds and high wind from the West. I was husking corn John and Duncan makeing a fence around the hay Stack over the river and drawing wood in the fore noon, after noon they were drawing pumpkins and corn.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>Tue</s></td> <td><s>Oct 10th</s></td> <td><s>cloudy a fine rain last night. I</s> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Oct 10th</td> <td> clear and fine. Duncan and I gathering apples John plowing the new orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Oct 11th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day, a fine rain last night. Duncan and I sawing cord wood John drilling in wheat in the new Orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Oct 12th</td> <td>cloudy most of the day. Duncan and I cutting cord wood John and Chaley McIntosh plowing for wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Oct 13th</td> <td>cloudy rain most of the afternoon John harrowing the ground they plowed yester day Duncan and I breaking clods in the fore noon, after noon, helping Albert thrash still the {two words cut off}</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore October 1882 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Oct 14th</td> <td>clear and warm in the midle of the day cool this morning a frost last night. Duncan and I was helping Albert thrash the fore part of the day after noon husking corn. John finished drilling in <s>whea</s> wheat for us for this Season</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Oct 15th</td> <td>clear and hot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Oct 16th</td> <td>clear fore noon after noon cloudy and warm, the boys husking in the fore noon, after noon cutting up corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Oct 17th</td> <td>cloudy most of the day misting rain this fore noon. I and the boys ditching</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Oct 18th</td> <td>foggy this morning after noon clear, the boys and I working at the drain </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Oct 19th</td> <td>cloudy wind from the <s>Noren</s> North and qute cool we were husking corn this fore noon. Duncan makeing cider John drawing wood and pumpkins in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Oct 20th</td> <td>clear and pleasant in the after noon. a very Sharp frost last night the first to kill corn and pumpkin vines here this Season. the boys and I husking this fore noon they was away to Harts bee this after noon. I put the Ram withe the Ewes this fore noon.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore October 1882 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Oct 20th</td> <td>cloudy and cool a Sharp frost last night. the boys and I husking corn this fore noon after noon John and Walter drawing in corn. Duncan and I pulling and pitting mangolds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Oct 22</td> <td>clear part of the day &amp; warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Oct 23rd</td> <td>cloudy and cool. I attended the funeral of Martha Tiffen this fore noon after noon husking corn. Duncan and John took the yong cattle over the river this morning the rest of the day husking</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Oct 24th</td> <td>clear part of the day, husking in the fore noon after noon Duncan and I helping John Snarey thrash John working at the corn </td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>Mon</s> Wed</td> <td>Oct 25th</td> <td>cloudy high wind from the South Duncan and I helping John Snarey finish thashing the fore part of the day latter part husking</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Oct 26th</td> <td>clear and cool. Anna and I went up to Florence this fore noon after noon husking the boys husking and drawing in corn.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Oct 27th</td> <td>cloudy and moderate. John and I husking Duncan away</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore October 1882 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Oct 28th</td> <td>cloudy and cool in <s>d</s> the morning warm the rest of the day rain this Evening I and the boys husking this fore noon after noon drawing in corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Oct 29th</td> <td>clear part of the day and pleasant for the time of year <s>rai</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Oct 30th</td> <td>cloudy cool. this morning fine the rest of the day. the boys and I husking corn most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Oct 31st</td> <td>cloudy and light Showers fore part of the day. latter part clear and warm. the boys and I husking in the afternoon I and Duncan cleaning up Some wheat this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Nov 1</td> <td> clear fore part of the day and warm took a Small load of <s>wood</s> wheat to Thamesville Sold part of it got the rest ground. the bors husking</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Nov 2ond</td> <td>cloudy and quite cool, finished husking and drawing in the corn in the little field by the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Nov 3</td> <td>cloudy and cool. I was husking in the after noon, John and Duncan drawing corn Stalks. Settled with and paid Duncan Bolton yr thirty Eight dollers <s>and fo</s> being full of all demands to date</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Ap</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore October 1882 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Nov 4th</td> <td>clear most of the day warm in midle of the day cold in the morning Sharp frost the last fiew nights. I was piting apples John went up to Geres Pawls for Some morter to plaster the School house and drew some oak lumber from Nesons Mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Nov 5th</td> <td>clear most of the day and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Nov 6th</td> <td>cloudy and Some rain was to Florence at the Quarterly board this after noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Nov 7th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft, a fine rain last night. I was covering potatoe pits for winter this fore noon after noon ditching </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Wed 8th</td> <td>flying clouds and cool. attended John Steed's wiefs funeral. John was husking corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Nov 9th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft I went up to the blacksmith Shop and got Some work done this fore noon after noon husking corn. John commenced fall plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Nov 10th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. Anne and I went to Dresden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Nov 11th</td> <td>cloudy most of the day warm. I was husking corn his fore noon After noon fixing gate at the School house John was plowing</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore November 1882 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Nov 12th</td> <td>cloudy rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Nov 13th</td> <td>cloudy high wind from the West and cold. Some Snow last night the first for the Season here. I was <s>Spre</s> Spreading manure John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Nov 14th</td> <td>cloudy most of the day and cold. I was husking corn, John finished plowing the litte field North of the house. A hard frost last night froze the mud pretty stiff</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Nov 15th</td> <td>clear fore part of the day later part cloudy and cool. I was husking. John drawing wood in the fore noon after noon drawing corn. I bargaind 3 two year old Steers 1 the year old hieffer and 1 cow to Mr Bane of Newberry for $185</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Nov 16th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. John and I was husking corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Nov 17th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. I was helping John Steed do a little plastring on my house.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Nov 18th</td> <td>clear and pleasant a hard frost last night. we finished our corn and drawing <s>Sta</s> Stalks this afternoon helping T. Sashbrook husk corn this after noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Nov 19th</td> <td>cloudy and moderat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Nov 20th</td> <td>clear and pleasant John was plowing in the back field. I was working about the barn</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore November 1882 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Nov 21st</td> <td>cloudy and Soft, this fore noon Walter and I took the cattle to Florence that I Sold to Mr Bane of Newburry. John plowing </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Nov 22ond</td> <td>clear part of the day and Soft John was plowing I was digging the ditc and laying tile went <s>of</s> over the river and waterd the young cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Nov 23rd</td> <td>cloudy Soft a little rain. I was working at the ditch Some of the time John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Nov 24th</td> <td>cloudy and cold very high wind, last night. I was repairing fence about the barn John was plowing at home this forenoon after noon went to McIntoshes plowing bee</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Nov 25th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. Walter and I fixing up a Shead for calves and watering the cattle over the river <s>John an</s> John and Anne went to Dresden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Nov 26th</td> <td>Snow most of the day. &amp; Soft</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Nov 27th</td> <td>clear and cool. killed a pig this fore noon. done Some repairing about the barn and went over the river to See the young cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Nov 28th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. was working in the barn this forenoon after noon cutting down trees by the road allowance by neibour Brownlees John helping me</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore November 1882 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Nov 29th</td> <td>cloudy and cool went over the river for the young cattle, and coreing about the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Nov 30th</td> <td>cloudy and Snow most of the day was chopping wood part of the day. Anne and I was <s>up</s> Setting up with Peter Farlerdeau last night he is very low</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td><s>Dresd</s></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Dec 1</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. this fore noon helping to lay out Peter Farlerdeau <s>he did</s> he died this morning, the the after noon kill'd a cow </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Dec 2ond</td> <td>cloudy Snow and blustring the latter part of the day. this fore noon cutting up the beef a kill'd yester day. After noon was fileing the hand saw and buck Saw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Dec 3rd</td> <td>clear and quite cool. I was Paul bearer for Peter Farlerdeau's funeral to day </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Dec 4th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft high wind from the South helping Albert Ketchison butcher pigs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Dec 5th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. I was chopping wood part of the day. Alice Catharine John and Anne went to Thamesville. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Dec 6th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft I was thrashing peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Dec 7th</td> <td>a cold blustring cold day. not doing much to <s>doin</s> day</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore December 1882 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Dec 8th</td> <td>clear and cold. the boys and I were cleaning and putting up Some grain to get chopt. the coldest day for this Season. the river froze over solid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Dec 9th</td> <td>cloudy and cold <s>ann</s> Anne and I went to Thamesville I took a load of grain and got chopt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Dec 10th</td> <td>cloudy and moderate</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Dec 11th</td> <td>cloudy Snow most of the day was working about the barn part of the time Sent for the Dr to See Victoria She has the <s>diprera</s> diptheria</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Dec 12th</td> <td>cloudy after noon Soft I was helping John W. Snarey butcher pigs. Anne <s>Caterine</s> Catherine and John went to Dresden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Dec 13th</td> <td>cloudy rain last night. this fore noon Soft Snow wind from the South wind got round to North west and cold this after noon. I was thrashingpeas part of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Dec 14th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. I went to Arther Anderson's and paid my taxes this fore noon after noon thrashing peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Dec 15th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. I was thrashing peas most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Dec 16th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. John went to Dresden with a load of oats and barley for Albert. I was thrashing peas</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore December 1882 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Dec 17th</td> <td>clear and pleasant</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Dec 18th</td> <td>clear part of the day and pleasant was thrashing a fiew <s>pae</s> peas. John drawing </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Dec 19th</td> <td>clear most of the day moderate in the midle of the day. I was thrashing peas Anne John and Walter went to Dresden this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td><u>Wed</u></td> <td><u>Dec 20th</u></td> <td>cloudy and Soft after noon wet to day <u>Catharine was married to George Brock</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Dec 21</td> <td>wet most of the day and part of last night attended <s>ben</s> School Examination this after noon, not doing much to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Dec 22ond</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. Soft Snow this Evening was Sawing Stove wood this fore noon. Setting in the house talking with William Farlardeau he has just came back from Decota.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Dec 23rd</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. John and I was Sawing Stove wood. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Dec 24th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Dec 25th</td> <td>clear part of the day and moderate not doing much to day was keeping Christmas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Dec 26th</td> <td>clear fore part of the day and Soft. I was thrashing peas. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Dec 27th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. I attended the School meeting to day</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore December 1882 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Dec 28th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft, was thrashing peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Dec 29th</td> <td>cloudy and moderate finished thrashing peas, John took a load of barley and corn to Florence Mill and got chopt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Dec 30th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. John and I wsa Sawing Stove wood part of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Dec 31st</td> <td>cloudy and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jan 1st 1883</td> <td>cloudy and cool. Some Snow. was cleaning up some peas this fore noon. after noon fixing up a Stall in the Stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jan 2ond</td> <td>cloudy and cool. John and I was Sawing Stove wood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jan 3rd</td> <td>cloudy raw cold wind from the West. I was chopping wood John and Anne went to Dresden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Jan 4th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. John and I Sawing Stove wood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Jan 5th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. Some Snow last night. John was drawing wood I was Splitting Stove wood in the shead</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jan 6th</td> <td>cloudy and cool, John &amp; Walter drawing wood. I was Spliting and pileing it in the Shead.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jan 7th</td> <td>cloudy and cold</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore January 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jan 8th</td> <td>Snow in the fore noon. after noon clear. John &amp; and I were Shelling corn and putting up a load of grain to get chopt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jan 9th</td> <td>clear and cool, pretty sharp this morning. I was butchering pigs for myself to day John. W. Snarey and Chester helping me. John took a load of grain to Florence to get chopt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jan 10th</td> <td>cloudy and quite cold. John went to Florence for the chop feed in the fore noon after I went to Thamesville with pork Sold it for $8.90c per cwt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Jan 11th</td> <td>clear and not So cold. I went to Dresden took down a <s>pig</s> pig for David Merck </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Jan 12th</td> <td>cloudy not quite So cold was Sawing Stove wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jan 13th</td> <td>cloudy Soft very high wind from the South West. Snow last night we wear Sawing wood part of the fore noon I and Lashbrook was makeing a Stand for the well at the School house this after noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jan 14th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jan 15th</td> <td>clear and cold. John and I was Sawing Stove wood</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore January 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jan 16th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cold was cutting wood again to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jan 17th</td> <td>a Soft Snow most of the day, not doing much to day attended the Sale of widow <s>fr</s> Farerdeaus. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Jan 18th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. John and I Sawing Stove wood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Jan 19th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft, not very well to day not doing any thing William Clement and Wife was here last night they went away this fore noon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jan 20th</td> <td>cloudy and soft rain in the after noon. we ware cleaning up some wheat and Shelling corn and prepreing a load for mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jan 21st</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jan 22ond</td> <td>clear and very cold the coldest day this year. the themomiter 10 deg below Zero. not doing anything to day but feed Stock and make fiers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jan 23th</td> <td>clear and cold, not doing any thing to day but feed the Stock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jan 24th</td> <td>clear part of the day and not quite so cold I was Splitting Stove wood in the Shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Jan 25th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. I was chopping wood. John getting the horses Shod.</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore January 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Jan 26th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. Anne Walter and myself went <s>to</s> to Dresden. I took Some grain and got ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jan 27th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. Some rain last night was cutting wood part of the day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jan 28th</td> <td>clear part of the day and moderate</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jan 29th</td> <td>cloudy and moderate, John and I Sawing Stovewood most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jan 30th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. went over the river with John for a load of rails this fore noon after noon was down to the <s>Sh</s> School house helping Survey the School ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jan 31st</td> <td>cloudy with high cold wind from the west. we ware drawing rails and wood from over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Feb 1st</td> <td>cloudy and cold, we ware drawing rails and wood from over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Feb 2ond</td> <td>Snow most of the day. was drawing rails and wood from <s>of</s> over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Feb 3rd</td> <td>rain most of the day. the trees covered with ice. a thick crust on the Snow not doing much to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Feb 4th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Feb 6th</td> <td>clear most of the day and cold, a very thick crust on the Snow. the boys are Skating on the crust. attended the Quarterly board at Florence</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore Febuary 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Feb 6th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. was felling trees for wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Feb 7th</td> <td>clear a pleasant winter day. John and I was Shelling corn and putting up a load for Mill. after noon took it to Florence mill and got chopt.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Feb 8th</td> <td>clear and cool. John and I was cutting Stove wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Feb 9th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. cutting wood again to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Feb 10th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. very Sharp this morning, we <s>wea</s> ware cutting wood to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Feb 11th</td> <td>clear a pleasant winters day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Feb 12th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. John and I cutting Stove wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Feb 13th</td> <td>clear and warm in the midle of the day. very Sharp this morning. Anne Alice Ketchison and I went to Dresden I had to attend Coart, on a trial between John Campbell and the trustees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Feb 14th</td> <td>cloudy and rain most of the day not doing much to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Feb 15th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft, we wear drawing tile from Florence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Feb 16th</td> <td>a foggy rainy day, not doing much to day</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore February 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Feb 17th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. the boys and were Sawing and Splitting Stove wood at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Feb 18th</td> <td>clear and pleasant</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Feb 19th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. I went to Florence this fore noon with Charles McIntosh and received the intrest on the money fore the land I Sold him after noon was chopping wood. John <s>wen</s> went <s>th</s> to Thamesville with the girls </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Feb 20th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. Snow in the fore noon, the fore part of the day I was chopping wood. John was drawing in the after noon noon I went to Dresden for the chop feed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Feb 21st</td> <td>clear and pleasant John was drawing blocks for fence this forenoon after noon we was cleaning up wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Feb 22ond</td> <td>cloudy and Snow this fore noon we was Sawing Some Stove wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Feb 23rd</td> <td><s>cloudy</s> clear and warm the latter part of the day. John and I went to Thamesville with a load of wheat Sold it to T. Syers for one dollar per bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Feb 24th</td> <td>cloudy after noon rain and Sleet we ware Shelling corn and putting up a load to get ground. John got it chopt this after noon</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore February 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Feb 25th</td> <td>cloudy high wind from the West and cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Feb 26th</td> <td>cloudy wind from the North West and quite cold. we was Sawing Stove part of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Feb 27th</td> <td>cloudy after noon Snow the fore part of the day John and I was Sawing and Splitting Stove wood. after noon I went up to the School house and voted for Member for the local house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Feb 28th</td> <td>clear and moderate the roads getting pretty bare. John and I was over the river cutting Some Small oak timber for fence posts.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>March 1st</td> <td>clear and warm. the wind and Sun has cut away the Snow and ice very fast to day. I was helping Phillip Switzer Score timber for John W. Snareys drive barn John was drawing Tile<s> fr</s> from Florence we Saw <s>blew</s> blue birds the first this season</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>March 2ond</td> <td>clear fore part of the day latter part cloudy cool. I was helping Switzer again with the timber</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Mar 3rd</td> <td>cloudy and cool. they boys and I was Sawing and Splitting Stove wood at the house part of the day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Mar 4th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and cold</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore March1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Mar 5th</td> <td>clear part of the day and pleasant quite Sharp this morning. I and John drawing out manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Mar 6th</td> <td>Snow the fore part of the day quite Soft the latter part we ware Shelling corn and putting up a load to get chopt this fore noon. after noon was drawing wood from over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Mar 7th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool, we ware drawing wood from over the river, the road getting quite <s>b</s> bear of Snow again </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Mar 8th</td> <td>clear part of the day, we was drawing wood from over the river</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Mar 9th</td> <td>cloudy and moderate putting up a load of grain to get chopt in the after noon, John took it to Florence. Anne Sick Sent for the Dr this evening </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Mar 10th</td> <td>Snow Squalls most of the day. Anne Some better. John went for the chop feed this after noon. I was chopping Some wood by the house. Desmond came for the calf I sold him </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Mar 11th</td> <td>cloudy and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Mar 12th</td> <td>cloud and cold. we ware drawing up wood and putting in the wood Shead. the ground and river froze Solid yet. John Greenwood was geting <s>ice</s> Ice out to day, the first Lamb for this season</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore March 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Mar 13th</td> <td>clear and warm, we was drawing hay from over the river. the roads geting quite soft towards Evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Mar 14th</td> <td>clear prety high wind from the West the frost and Snow going fast. this fore noon drew the last of the hay from over the river. After noon was Scraping up manure about the barn yard.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Mar 15th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. we ware hauling manure to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Mar 16th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool we wear hauling out manure again to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Mar 17th</td> <td>clear part of the day moderate this after noon. cloudy and looks like rain this Evening, we was getting out manure again.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Mar 18th</td> <td>moderate in the morning. the latter part of the day cold blustring and Snow.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Mar 19th</td> <td>a blustring Snowing Stormy day. Snowed all last night and most of the day to day. about ten inches of Snow fell the last thirty hours, not doing much but look after Ewes and lambs Six or Seven Ewes had lambs and one Ewe died Since the Storm commenced <s>menced</s> quite cold to night, a dull looking Sight for the blue birds and robins</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore March 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Mar 20th</td> <td>clear and pleasant, we was not doing much to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Mar 21st</td> <td>clear and pleasant a very Sharp morning. we was cleaning up timothy <s>Sea</s> Seed part of the time to day. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Mar 22ond</td> <td>clear most of the day, and pleasant after 9 AM. very cold in the morning the themomiter has been blow Zero the last three mornings. we was Shelling corn and fixing up a load of chop for mill and Sawing some wood at the house to day. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Mar 23rd</td> <td>a rough blustring Snowing day. I was thrashing out oats. John went to Florence mill with some grain and got chopt for the <s>cat</s> cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Mar 24th</td> <td>clear and warm in the midle of the day pretty Sharp this morning. I was thrashing out oats the boys was drawing wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Mar 25th</td> <td>clear and moderate</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Mar 26th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft. Sharp in the morning the boys was drawing wood. I <s>was</s> was thrashing out oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Mar 27th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool. I was thrashing out oats. John was chopping Stove wood</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore March 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Mar 28th</td> <td>cloudy and moderate. finished thrashing and cleaning the oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Mar 29th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. I was tapping a fiew trees and trimming the grape vines and Some of the apple trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Mar 30th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and cool part of the fore noon helping John W. Snarey try to get a Sow and pigs over the river on the ice but cold not make it work. Mahlon Gibson had to get his oxen and draw theem over o on the Sleigh. after noon we was Sawing and Splitting Stove wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Mar 31st</td> <td>clear most of the day wind from the East and cold. the boys and I <s>chopp</s> Sawing and Splitting Stove wood at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Apr 1st</td> <td>cloudy and cold wind from the East </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Apr 2ond</td> <td>clear and cool. I was Sowing grass Seed this fore noon. After noon John &amp; I finished <s>cututing</s> cutting the Stove wood at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Apr 3rd</td> <td>clear most part of the day and pleasant. this fore noon went up to Florence and paid the Dr for attending Anne, paid Joseph Shepley <s>and</s> for makeing Johns and mending Walters boots paid John Young for tile</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Apr 4th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft looked like rain but none came <s>came</s> I was Scraping up manure</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore April 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Thu<s> Fri</s></td> <td>Apr 5th</td> <td>cloudy and rain most of the day not doing much any thing this fore noon. after noon was triming the apple trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Apr 6th</td> <td>cloudy and cool, was triming apple trees the ice started in the river to day for the first time this season</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Apr 7th</td> <td>cloudy and Soft Some Snow lat night and to day. not doing much to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Apr 8th</td> <td>clear and warm a pleasant day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Apr 9th</td> <td>clear a fine day I was at the blacksmith's this fore noon after noon was triming bushes in the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Apr 10th</td> <td>clear and warm a very fine day I was working on the under ground drain Anne &amp; John took a grist to Dresden and got ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Apr 11th</td> <td>cloudy fore part of the day, high wind and cold. I was working at the ditch, John Started plow this after noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Apr 12th</td> <td>clear part of the day and pleasant. I was working at the ditch John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Apr 13th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool. pretty high wind from the East. John was plowing. I was ditching</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Apr 14th</td> <td>clear and quite hot the themoiter at 84 deg. I was working at the ditch. John was plowing</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore April 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Apr 15th</td> <td>cloudy Some rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Apr 16th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. I was ditching John plowing. Duncan and Sarah Bolton was hear to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Apr 17th</td> <td>clear and pleasant a very fine day John was plowing. I was ditching. Sold a white Bull calf Charley Grant to H H Scarlett to day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Apr 18th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. I finished the ditch to day. John was plowing. I Saw Some barn Martins to day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Apr 19th</td> <td>I was fixing up fence John was plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Apr 20th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool. I was takeing part of the fence down between me and William Saw. am going to repair it over. John was plowing most of the day he took Tory up to the Dr this fore noon &amp; a tooth drawn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Apr 21th</td> <td>clear part of the day and pleasant John was plowing. I was laying up fence on the line between me and William Saw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Apr 22th</td> <td>cloudy and cold. Some Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Apr 23th</td> <td>cloudy high wind from the North and quite cold. John finished plowing the field Across the road. I was <s>fix</s> laying up fence</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore April 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Apr 24th</td> <td>cloudy and Snow Squalls most of the day. I was Stakeing the fence part of the time. John was harrowing the ground for oat, before Sowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Apr 25th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and cool. I was repairing fences John was harrowing. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Apr 26th</td> <td>cloudy after noon wet, fore part of the day repairing fence this Evening was Shelling corn to get chopt, John commenced drilling in oats was Stopt by by the rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Apr 27th</td> <td>cloudy Some rain. I was takeing up potatoes out of the pits John was drilling in oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Apr 28th</td> <td>cloudy fore noon after noon clear and cool. heavey rain last night. I was pileing brush that was cut out of the Orchard the fore part of the day, was over the river fixing up fence in the afternoon. John took Some corn and oats to Florence Mill and got chopt.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Apr 29th</td> <td>clear and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Apr 30th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. I was digging in the garden this fore noon, after noon went to Florence for Some apple trees I had ordered they had not come. John was drilling in oats the fore part of the day, latter part cultivating. Saw some chimney Swalows the first this Season.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore May 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>May 1st</td> <td>clear and warm. I was diging in the garden and takeing up a pit of potatoes in the fore noon, after noon Sowing barley, John was harowing </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>May 2ond</td> <td>cloudy and warm, was Setting out a fiew apple trees and Sowing grassseed to day, John was harrowing </td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>Wed</s></td> <td><s>May</s></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>May 3rd</td> <td>cloudy warm and thunder Showers I was cutting and planting a fiew potatoes. John was cultivating the little field North of the house, this after noon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>May 4th</td> <td>cloudy, and warm, very hevey rain last night the ground to wet to work I was Setting a fiew grafts and makeing trelises for the grape vines</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>May 5th </td> <td>cloudy and cool. was digging in garden and takeing up a pit of potatoes John and the girls was at Set Crowels wifes funeral</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>May 6th</td> <td>clear and pleasant, attended the Quarterly meeting at Florence Church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>May 7th</td> <td>cloudy rain and thunder most <s>of</s> of the fore noon. fore part of the day I was cutting Seed potatoes after noon attended Quarterley Meeting at oficial <s>Meeting at</s> Florence</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore May 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>May 8th</td> <td>cloudy, I was Spreading manure. John plowing the fied East of the house for corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>May 9th</td> <td>cloudy thretened rain but little came. I was Spreading manure in the fore noon, after noon Sowing barley and grass Seed quite windy this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>May 10th</td> <td>cloudy and wet most part of the day. I was repairing the line fence between me and Bilton when I could for the rain John and <s>And</s> Anne went to Dresden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>May 11th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool. this fore noon was picking up the old rotten pecies of rail where Whitker Bilton had moved the line fence. after noon was at the raising of a barn for Henry Lampman </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>May 12th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool I was repairing fence John was plowing </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>May 13th</td> <td>clear part of the day and cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>May 14th</td> <td>cloudy and wet. thunder Showers through the day. I was working in the Shop Shapening Saws part of the time. John was plowing when the rain would let him, the ground is getting very wet </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>May 15th</td> <td>clear and cool, was Spitting rails on the river flats</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore May1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>May 16th</td> <td>clear and cool. was Splitting rails in the fore noon after noon John and I was at the raising of Nelson<s>s Barn</s> Youngs Barn </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>May 17th</td> <td>clear fore part of the day. cloudy this Evening looks as though we might have rain frosts the last three nights a Sharp one last night was repairing fence to day <s>h</s> Hugh Mead &amp; Alice DeCuite was here last night and this fore noon. Anne went to Dresden to See Richard Tiffin he is very sick </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>May 18th</td> <td>cloudy part of the day and thretened rain but not much came. the boy and I gettin out manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>May 19th</td> <td>cloudy warm and pleasant, was Spreading manure this fore noon. After noon at the raising of John Young's barn. John was plowing for corn. Walter Sprading manure. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>May 20th</td> <td>cloudy and cool. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>May 21st</td> <td>a cold rain all day. Setting in the house most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>May 22ond</td> <td>Snow this fore noon, rain all night the ground very wet I was Sawing up old rails in the wood Sead, part of the day</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore May 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>May 23rd</td> <td>clear was letting water of the corn ground of the barley this fore noon after noon went up to Florence with B.Y. Snarey.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>May 24th</td> <td>clear most of the day and hot. A Sharp frost last night. cloudy this Evening we was repairing fences makeing a pen for washing the Sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>May 25th</td> <td>clear and hot, John and Anne went to Dresden. I was helping to clear the Organ. the fruit trees are blossesming</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td> <s>Apr</s> May 26th</td> <td>heavey rain most of the day, not doing much to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>May 27th</td> <td>cloudy and thunden Showers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>May 28th</td> <td>cloudy, hot part of the day not doing much the ground to wet to work went to Florence this after noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>May 29th</td> <td>clear and pleasant. the ground to wet yet to work, wer was repairing fence part of the day. the apple trees only nicely in bloom</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>May 30th</td> <td>cloudy after noon rain. Commencec putting up a pice of board fence had to Stop at noon for the rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>May 31st</td> <td>clear and cool. John and James Staggs was working at the fence. I went to Dresden this fore noon for nails</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} Camden Gore May 1883 <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>June 1st</td> <td>clear and hot in the midle of the day. James Staggs John &amp; myself working at the board fence by the Side of the lane. a frost last night. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jun 2ond</td> <td>clear and warm, I was <s>repa</s> repairing fence this fore noon. After noon we ware washing sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jun 3rd</td> <td>cloudy in the after noon, and warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jun 4th</td> <td>flying clouds and hot. heavey thunder Shower last night. this fore noon I went over the river to get Mr Skinner to Shear the Sheep. after noon the boys and I took the young cattle over to the other place and made Some fence poasts and brought home </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jun 5th</td> <td>clear fore part of the day and hot havey thunder and rain this Evening. I was panting beans and corn in the garden the fore part of the day. latter part Selling Seed corn. John commenced harrowing the corn ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jun 6th</td> <td>flying clouds most of the day. <s>heav</s> heavey rain in the Evening went up to Florence this fore noon. claning a load of wheat for Mill in the after noon John commenced to harrow in the after noon was Stopt by the rain</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{page one} Camden Gore June 1883 </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>Ju 7th</td> <td>clear most of the day and <s>hot</s> hot. the boys and I was pileing manure in the fore noon. John finished harrowing and commenced marking out the corn ground. Mr Skinner commenced Shearing the Sheep this after noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>Jun 8th</td> <td>clear most of the day and hot cloudy this Evening and looks like rain we was planting corn. Mr Skiner finished Shearing the Sheep this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>Jun 9th</td> <td>cloudy wet fore part of the day. I finished planting corn in the field East of the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>Jun 10th</td> <td>cloudy and cool.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>Jun 11th</td> <td>cloudy, went over the river and gave the young cattle Some Salt this fore noon after noon was planting potatoes James Staggs &amp; John working at the fence this after noon. cool </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tue</td> <td>Jun</td> <td>cloud and warm. I was helping Albert Ketchison plant his corn. John &amp; James Staggs was working at the fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>Jun 18th</td> <td>flying clouds and cool, went to Dresden to Mill, James Staggs child died last night</td> </tr> </tbody></table> {page two} {a few calculations} 155 <u> X75<u> 7.75 <u>1089</u> =11665 +++++++++++++ 155 X80 =12400 +++++++++++ 155 X 77 1085 1085 11935 77 =12036 +++++++++++++++++++ 12 / 700 60 100 96</u></u><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{blank last page} </p></div> untranscribed