THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY

-FOR-

1883

Toronto:

PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS,

MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.

CALENDAR.

Eclipses, 1883.

I.- A partial eclipse of the moon, April 21-22, invisible at Toronto.

II.- A total eclipse of the sun, May 6th, invisible in Canada.

III.- A partial eclipse of the moon, October 16th, visible in Canada. Middle of eclipse, 1.37 a.m.; Toronto mean time.

IV.- An annular eclipse of the sun, invisible in Canada, except in B.C.

Fixed and Movable Festivals.

Rates of Postage.

Canada Post Card...................One Cent

Canada Post Card for U.S....... " "

Can. Post Card for Great Britain, Two Cts.

ON LETTERS, PER HALF OUNCE. To Any Part of Dominion of Canada or United States, 3 cts. - must be prepaid. " Newfoundland, 5 cts. - must be prepaid. All mail matter (excepting samples of merchandise) to and from the United States, is the same as to any part of Canada, and must be prepaid. Great Britain and Ireland, by Canadian or New York Steamers, 5 cents.

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS. Newspapers and Periodicals, less than one oz. each, posted singly, prepaid, 1/2 cent. each : if under 4 ozs., 1 cent. Printed and Published in Canada, and posted from Office of Publication or News Agency, to regular Subscribers or News Agents, for each 1 lb, or fraction of 1 lb, 1 cent. prepaid. Posted singly to Great Britain and Ireland. 1 cent. per 2 oz., prepaid.

BOOKS, CIRCULARS, DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, &C. For each 4 ozs, or fraction of 4 ozs.,1 cent prepaid, to be open at both ends.

COMMERCIAL PAPER, DOCUMENTS, ETC. To United Kingdom, 5 cts. for first 2 ozs.; 1 cent for each additional 2 ozs., or fraction thereof.

PARCEL POST. Not to exceed 5 lbs. to any part of Canada, 6c. per 4 ozs.: 12c. for 8 ozs., and 6c. for each additional 4 ozs. To Winnipeg, via United States, 5 lbs.; any other part of Manitoba, 2 lb. 3 oz.

PATTERN AND SAMPLE POST. Canada - must be prepaid by postage stamps at the rate of 1 cent per 4 ozs. United States - not to exceed 1/2 lb., 10c. each.

Terms and Sittings of Courts

Supreme Court of Canada sits at Ottawa on third Tuesday in February, first Tuesday in May, fourth Tuesday in October.

Exchequer Court sits at any time and place appointed by rule of Court.

The Court of Appeal for Ontario sits at Toronto, commencing on the second Tuesday in January, the first Tuesday in March, the second Tuesday in May, the first Tuesday in September, and the second Tuesday in November. In case any of these days be a legal holiday, then on the following day; also from time to time, according to notice.

Sittings of Divisional Courts for the Q. B. & C. P. Divisions of the HighCourt of Justice - three in each year - the "Michaelmas Sittings" beginning on the third Monday in November, and ending on the Saturday of the second week thereafter; the "Hilary Sittings" beginning on the first Monday in February, and ending on the Saturday of the following week; the "Easter Sittings" beginning on the third Monday in May and ending on the Saturday of the second week thereafter.

Sittings of Divisional Courts for the Chancery Division three in each year - commencing first Thursday in September, first Thursday in December, and third Thirsday in February.

Divisional Courts sit at such further or other times as may be directed by the High Court.

A single Judge sits as and for the Court on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in each week for the Chancery Division, and on Tuesday and Friday for the Q. B & C. P. Divisions.

County Court Sittings for trial - two - to commence on second Tuesday in June and December, except in York where there are four sittings, commencing on first Tuesday in March and December, and second Tuesday in May and September.

Except in York, there shall be sittings for trial without a jury, commencing on the first Tuesday in April and October in each year.

County Court sittings in Banc - four - to commence on first Monday in January, April, July and October, except in York, where they commence on first Monday in January and April, and the second Monday in June and October in each year, all ending on Saturday of the same week.

County Court Judges may sit and act at any time for the transaction of business

Surrogate Court Terms commence on the first Monday in January, April, July and October, and end on Saturday of the same week, except in York, where terms commence first Monday in January and April. and second Monday in June and October in each year.

General Sessions of the Peace: Sittings to be held, except in County of York, semi-annually, commencing on the second Tuesday in the months of June and December. subject to Sec. 18 of Local Courts Act. (R. S. O. c. 42).

In the County of York the said Courts are held four times in the year, commencing on the first Tuesday in the months of December and March, and on the second Tuesday of the months of May and September.

The County Judges' Criminal Court sits out of Sessions, without a Jury, for trial of prisoners.

The Heir , Devisee and Assignee Commissioners sit at Toronto, on the first Monday in January and the first Monday in July in each year, and on the thirteen days next following the said days respectively, Sundays and holidays excepted.

A judge of High Court and Court of Appeal, respectively, will sit in Toronto during vacation to hear such applications as may require to be promptly heard.

Long Vacation, both in the High Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal, from 1st July to 1st September, both days inclusive.

Christmas Vacation, from 24th of December to 6th of January, both days inclusive.

List of Sundays in 1883.

A TABLE

Showing the number of days from any day in one month, to the same day in any other month throughout the year. In leap year, add one day, for 29th February.

Dominion of Canada.

SEAT OF GOVERNMENT - OTTAWA.

GOVERNOR-GENERAL - His Excellency the Right Hon. the Marquis of Lorne, K.T., G.C.M.G., P.C.

GOVERNOR'S SECRETARY's OFFICE [Eastern Block] - Lieut.-Col. F. De Winton, R.A , Sec.; John Kidd, Chief Clerk; Lieut-Col. C. Stuart, C. J. Jones, W. Campbell, Clerks; G Smith, Messenger.

Dep. Governors - Sir W. Ritchie, Kt., Chief Justice Supreme Court of Canada; John J. McGee Esq., Clerk Queen's Privy Council for Canada.

PRIVY COUNCIL

Premier, Minister of Interior. - Rt. Hon. Sir J. A. Macdonald.

Minister of Finance. - Hon Sir S. L. Tilley.

Postmaster General - Hon. John Carling.

Minister of Public Works. - Hon. Sir H. L. Langevin.

Secretary of State. - Hon. J. A Chapleau.

Minister of Railways. - Hon. Sir C Tupper

Minister of Agriculture. - Hon. H. H. Pope.

Minister of Justice - Hon. Sir A Campbell

Minister of Militia and Defence. - Hon. M. Caron.

Minister of Marine and Fisheries. - Hon A. W. McLelan.

Minister of Customs. - Hon. M. Bowell.

Minister of Inland Revenue. - Hon. John Costigan.

Speaker of the Senate. - Hon D. L. MacPherson.

Without Portfolio. - Hon. Frank Smith

Officers. - John J. McGee, Clerk of the Privy Council.

Clerks. - F. H. Himsworth, H. Alexander, Wm. Horace Lee, Lewis J. Burpee, F. Newby, F. K. Bennets. Doorkeeper - M. Naughten. Messengers - B. Grenier, Wm. Groom and W. Reynolds.

Information for Business Men.

DEMAND NOTES are payable on presentation without grace, and bear legal interest, after a demand has been made, if not so written. An endorser on a demand note is holden only for a limited time.

A NEGOTIABLE NOTE must be made payable either to bearer, or be properly endorsed by the person to whose order it is made. If the endorser wishes to avoid responsibility, he can endorse "without recourse."

A JOINT NOTE is one signed by two or more persons, who each become liable for the whole amount.

THREE DAYS' GRACE are allowed on all time notes, after the time for payment expires; if not then paid, the endorser, if any, should be legally notified, to be holden.

NOTES FALLING DUE SUNDAY, or on a legal holiday, are paid the day following.

NOTES DATED SUNDAY are void.

NOTES GIVEN BY MINORS are void.

THE MAKER of a note that is lost or stolen is not released from payment if the amount and consideration can be proven.

AN ENDORSER has a right of action against all whose names were previously on a not endor{-}ed by him

A BILL OF EXCHANGE OR DRAFT is an order drawn by one person or firm upon another, payable either at sight or at a stated future time.

It becomes an "Acceptance" when the party upon whom it is drawn writes across the face "Accepted," and signs his name thereto, and si negotiable and bankable, the same as a note, and subject to the same laws.

{Diary Proper Begins Here.}

Jan. Monday, 1. 1883.

" New Years". A moderate winter's day, good sleighing. Municipal elections very exciting in town and country. Polling done today. Father's folks were here a few minutes on way to "Willow Lodge" for dinner. Wife and I were at home all day.

Tuesday, 2.

One of the most important events that can happen in our little family took place today. The first born a fine strong healthy daughter Everything promises well so far and we are all happy.

Wednesday, 3.

In Brampton Municipal Election the day Tory's have carried 4/5th of the seats. In out township Hutton, Reeve, {illegible} Deputy Watson & Gro {illegible}, Councillors. Had two trips to town thie week every day.

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Jan. Thursday, 4. 1883.

Weather has turned very frosty once more. Was cutting and splitting firewood, also drew a load of wood to father's in town. Had a call from Grandpa Boyle today. Also received from Glasgow, Scotland, Xmas cards from Mrs Andrew Morton.

Friday, 5.

Wife and I received a letter of congratulations from one of the new made uncles W.C. Boyle of Toronto. I was initiated into Order of Royal Templars, took pledge of abstinence and insured my life for $2000.00

Saturday, 6.

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Jan. Sunday, 7. 1883.

Missionary Anniversary Service Rev John S Clarke of Lindsay preached in morning at CM Church text, Exodus XXXV, 21st verse.Same minister tonight using text, Acts XVII, 22 & 23.

Monday, 8.

This evening attended the Annual Missionary meeting excellent addresses by Rev Dr Sutherland and Rev J.S. Clarke.

Tuesday, 9.

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Jan. Wednesday, 10. 1883

Received from R W Boyle of Toronto a letter of congratulations addressed to wife and I.

Thursday, 11.

Spent afternoon at Mr Burger's Sale of Stock and implements, Lot 18, 1st line East.

Friday, 12.

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Jan. Saturday, 13. 1883.

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Sunday, 14.

At both morning and evening service in CM Church. Rev Mr Willoughby preached from subject "The prodigal son". The sermon was a {illegible} commentary on the parable with many practical and valuable truths.

Monday, 15.

Bought and brought home from Mr McCannel of Caledon 34 cedar posts for $3.50.

Jan. Tuesday, 16. 1883.

Spent evening at Missionary meeting at Edmonton in PM Church. Good address Rev J C Antliffe, Toronto.

Wednesday, 17.

Annual Meeting Co. Peel Agricl Society, took place Court House Brampton today Some lively voting took place for Representative to Provincial Board. J.C. Snell was elected for this County.

Thursday, 18.

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Jan. Friday, 19. 1883.

Spent evening at Royal Templars Council. The meetings are held in a fine large hall over Bannister's store.

Saturday, 20.

More than a foot of snow has fallen this week. Today however is mild and raining towards night.

Sunday, 21.

Heard Rev NR Willoughby preach at CM Church this morning from text Acts I chap 11th verse. One of the coldest days of the season, below zero tonight.

Jan. Monday, 22. 1883.

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Tuesday, 23.

Yesterday and today, extremely cold. A strong west wind with the thermometer at 20 {symbol for degrees} below zero, for 48 hours without cessation.

Wednesday, 24.

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Jan. Thursday, 25. 1883.

Weather has moderated somewhat but very cold yet. Clear and North wind today.

Friday, 26.

Registered our daughter's name "Ella Winnifred" in Chinquacousy's records. Tonight at M.E. Church in town heard Bishop Carman lecture on "Methodist Union".

Saturday, 27.

Received from Geo Armstrong for fat cow $50.00 cash.

Jan. Sunday, 28. 1883.

Rev Mr Howson of "Campbell's Cross" preached two eloquent sermons in CM Church in town today, subjects " Wind bloweth where it listeth" and "Spiritual Husbandry".

Monday, 29.

Sold a Cotswold ram lamb for mutton export to Thos Noble @ $6.00.

Tuesday, 30.

Have had 3 or 4 days of mild weather but has not thawed a great deal.

Jan. Wednesday, 31. 1883.

Cold frosty weather with a strong west wind. The month ends at about same temperature as it began.

Feb. Thursday, 1.

A strong frosty wind right out the "west" blowing steady all day. Bought 20 cedar posts from Sam Heath @ 15 C each.

Friday, 2.

St Candlemas a dull cloudy day with some snow falling. Spent evening at meeting of Royal Templars.

Feb. Saturday, 3. 1883.

Snowing and hailing most of the day.

Sunday, 4.

Heard Rev NR Willoughby preach this morning in CM Church, text Titus I 1st & 2nd. Heard Rev Thos Griffith preach in PM Church tonight, Hebrews {illegible} 8 vrs.

Monday, 5.

Spent afternoon at CM Church at meeting of Quarterly Board. The vote on Union Question was carried unanimously.

Feb. Tuesday, 6. 1883.

Co of Peel Reform Convention met at Brampton today and chose K Chisholm as their candidate. Mass meetings afternoon and evening. Mr Fleming M.P. was presented with an $100 fur coat. In evening Mr Patterson of Brant gave an extra good address.

Wednesday, 7.

3 inches of snow fell last night.

Thursday, 8.

A strong west wind is drifting the light snow into huge drifts on the consession lines.

Feb Friday, 9. 1883.

Heard Rev NR Willoug

Saturday 10,

Hired Jos Caruth for 7 mo's @ $15.00 per month to start 1st April next, to work up to that date @ rate of $4.00 per month. viz 2 mos = $8.00 + $1.05. Sold him my watch @ $13.00, leaving a balance due him $100.00 at end of 9 mo's from 1st Feb.

Sunday, 11.

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Feb Monday, 12. 1883.

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Tuesday, 13.

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Wednesday, 14.

Settled with "Dodd" for sawing 30 cords wood $12.00 cash and $3.00 in wood.

Feb. Thursday, 15. 1883

A warm foggy day with some rain.

Friday, 16.

Carole Ferguson 1957 {obviously added later, different handwriting}

Saturday, 17.

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Feb. Sunday, 18. 1883.

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Monday, 19.

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Tuesday, 20.

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Feb. Wednesday, 21. 1883.

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Thursday, 22.

Our neighbor Richard Watson held his Auction Sale of Farm stock and Implements a large crowd of people and most of the things brought high figures. Heard Rev Dr Vincent tonight in Presb Church, "That Boy"

Friday, 23.

Our wedding Anniversary. It is difficult to realize that we have been one year married. Rev Robert Boyle christened our little girl "Ella Winifred" Most of members of both families were present for the Evening.

Feb. Saturday, 24. 1883.

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Sunday, 25.

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Monday, 26.

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Feb. Tuesday, 27. 1883.

General Elections for Prov Ontario held today. Chisholm returned for Peel maj about 80 votes.

Wednesday, 28.

A clear bright moderate day cloudy this evening.

March. Thursday, 1.

Weather for this month opens bright and warm, thawing quite fast.

March. Friday, 2. 1883.

Paid two calls from R.T. of T $240 and received my policy for $2000.

Saturday, 3.

Had a settlement with JC Snell on back stock acc/, resulted in my favor with $34.00 cash and 57 bush oats.

Sunday, 4.

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March. Monday, 5. 1883.

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Tuesday, 6.

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Wednesday, 7.

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March. Thursday, 8. 1883.

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Friday, 9.

Had some friends for tea this evening, Mr & Mrs A F Campbell, Mr & Mrs E W Grafton and Aunty Taylor. Bought a cradle for our little girl, $2.50 from Harvey & Crawford

Saturday, 10.

Little Winifred enjoys the cradle very much, she lay in it most of the day and laughed and crowed.

March. Sunday, 11. 1883.

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Monday, 12.

Death of the first born. Our dear little baby "Ella Winifred " died at 8 o'clock this morning after an illness of two hours. O how unexpected this sad blow, by Jennie wife was is nearly distracted. It is hard to say"the Lord's will be done.

Tuesday, 13.

This afternoon we laid our dear little one away in Brampton Cemetery in sister Ella's grave amid tears. Rev NR Willoughby conducted a breif {sic} service at our home with some friends and neighbors.

March. Wednesday, 14. 1883.

How sad and lonely our home is today. Surely the Lord has dealt hardly with us, our only child but not our will bu His be done.

Thursday, 15.

Rev N R Willoughby and wife called and had dinner with us.

Friday, 16.

Clear and frosty weather.

March. Saturday, 17. 1883.

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Sunday, 18.

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Monday, 19.

A bitter cold snow storm out of North and East, falling pretty fast all day about 12 inches of snow fell, dry and light.

March. Tuesday, 20. 1883.

A bright cold day after the storm. Afternoon at T McConnell auction sale of farm stock and implements.

Wednesday, 21.

Chopped at Cheyne's Mill Brampton, oats 14 bush, peas 6 bush, millet seed 16 bush = 36 bush.

Thursday, 22.

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March. Friday 23. 1883.

"Good Friday". Another vigorous snow storm from East, but not very cold fully 12 inches of snow fell today. At service in CM Church this morning sermon by Rev Mr Simpson We took dinner at Rev R. Boyle's.

Saturday, 24.

A bright mild beautiful day but ground is very wintry looking indeed. Sold 2 yr old bull, St Valentine for beef to 'Scott @ $78.00 and fat ewe @ $8.00.

Sunday, 25.

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March. Monday, 26. 1883.

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Tuesday, 27.

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Wednesday, 28.

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March. Thursday, 29. 1883.

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Friday, 30.

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Saturday, 31.

Month ends fine, bright and warm days, with very hard frosts at night.

April. Sunday, 1. 1883.

Cold, clear and frosty. Not thawing much. Drove to CM Church in cutter in morning and heard Rev NR Willoughby preach. Special services are being conducted through the week.

Monday, 2.

Received per C.V.R from W Rennie Toronto. 2 bush seed barley (Rennie) 13 lbs mangel seed = $3.00 barley $2.00, total including 2 bags and freight charge 75 C.

Tuesday, 3.

This afternoon at funeral of Mr Robert Carter who died suddenly on Sunday preaching service conducted by Rev James Pringle in Presbyterian Church.

April. Wednesday, 4. 1883.

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Thursday, 5.

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Friday, 6.

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April. Saturday, 7. 1883.

Quite a snow fall last night. This morning there is fully a foot of snow on the level (old and new). The work these days is cleaning seed grain and splitting stove wood.

Sunday, 8

Took the wheels for going to Church this morning for 19 Sundays in succession we have had sleighing. Heard Rev N.R.Willoughby preach this morning. Revival services are being held each week evening.

Monday, 9

A bright warm day. Thawing fast, the creek is all over the flats the ice is breaking up.

April. Tuesday, 10. 1883.

Annie Dodds started work today as servant girl, @ $7.00 per month.

Wednesday, 11

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Thursday, 12.

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April. Friday, 13. 1883.

Sowing clover seed on fall wheat, the crop looks tolerably well.

Saturday, 14.

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Sunday, 15

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April. Monday, 16. 1883.

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Tuesday, 17.

Mrs Featherstone (Old Aunt Elsie) died today at J.W. Main's Brampton, of paralysis after 24 hours unconsciousness. Aged 77 years.

Wednesday, 18.

Co of Peel Spring Fair held in town today. Spring like weather the grass is starting fresh and green. My 32nd birthday.

April. Thursday, 19. 1883.

Wife and I were at Aunt Elsies funeral this afternoon A short service at the house conducted by Rev N.R.Willoughby. Rain last night and today.

Friday, 20.

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Saturday, 21.

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April. Sunday, 22. 1883.

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Monday, 23.

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Tuesday, 24.

Snow squalls all day. Bitterly cold last night ice formed 1/2 inch thick, and cold all today. Have done no work on the land yet this spring.

April. Wednesday, 25. 1883.

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Thursday, 26.

Spring seeding. Sowed broadcast with seeder 9 1/2 bush "Wild Goose" on nearly 4 acres beyond the creek. Also sowed nearly the balance of field with oats. Rainy evening. The ground is in good condition

Friday, 27.

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April. Saturday, 28. 1883.

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Sunday, 29.

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Monday, 30.

Sowed barley, 7 acres just behind barn, brodcast {sic} and seeded with clover and timothy.

May. Tuesday, 1. 1883.

Sowed 8 acres barley on "other place", fall plowed sod (broadcast)

Wednesday, 2.

Sowed 3 1/2 acres barley in old orchard and 2 1/2 acres of oats, total sowed 8 acres oats, 18 1/2 barley 3 acres goose wheat.

Thursday, 3.

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May. Friday. 4. 1883.

Transplanting young trees basswood ash maple fom "other place" woods down father's house in Brampton.

Saturday, 5.

Plowing sod for peas

Sunday, 6.

Quarterly meeting services sermons morning and evening by Rev Arthur Browning of Newmarket.

May. Monday, 7. 1883.

This evening at business Quarterly meeting. Instead of deficit there was a small surplus at end of year.

Tuesday, 8.

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Wednesday, 9.

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May. Thursday, 10. 1883.

Rain in showers out of the west.

Friday, 11.

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Saturday, 12.

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May. Sunday, 13, 1883.

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Monday, 14.

Frost almost every night more or less severity. Bright cool days. Had a call from John Mason of Minnesota, an of friend of 20 yrs ago.

Tuesday, 15.

Had a call from Mr James Mason of Missouri.

May. Wednesday, 16. 1883.

Planting potatoes and corn in garden. Fields are yet too wet after Monday's rain to cultivate.

Thursday, 17.

Sowed peas, 5 1/2 acres putting nearly 15 bush thereon.

Friday, 18.

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May, Saturday, 19. 1883.

Sowed the mangel seed today 8 lbs yellow intermediate and 5 lbs yellow globe, on nearly 3 acres in drills.

Sunday, 20.

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Monday, 21.

Rain out of the North

May. Tuesday, 22. 1883.

Rain all last night and all of today.

Wednesday, 23.

Sold 23 bush "Fultz" wheat to K.C.& Co @ $1.00 per bush Sold 2 2yr old steers to Noble @ $96.00.

Thursday, 24.

Queen's Birthday. A clear warm, beautiful day. Wife and I took dinner at "Willow Lodge" and spent evening at Concert in Agricl Hall, Brampton, given by Chroal {sic} Society of the town and instrumental music by Lander & Torrington & Jacobson.

May. Friday, 25. 1883.

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Saturday, 26.

A very heavy rain today, a great quantity of rain has fallen this week, the ground is just swimming. Early this morning sowed 1/2 acre of millet in young orchard and seeded with timothy.

Sunday, 27.

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May. Monday, 28. 1883.

Thunder showers and hail.

Tuesday, 29.

Have not been able to do any work on the land for nearly 10 days because of wet except one half day. Fine dry weather today.

Wednesday, 30.

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May. Thursday, 31. 1883.

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June. Friday, 1.

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Saturday, 2.

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June. Sunday, 3. 1883.

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Monday, 4.

Planted potatoes 3/4 acre "Early Rose", "Beauty of Hebron". Sowed 3/4 acre on flats with 2 bush black barley, also a little millet and corn.

Tuesday, 5.

Daily showers.

June. Wednesday, 6. 1883.

More rain.

Thursday, 7.

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Friday, 8.

Yesterday and today delivered at Milner's Elevator 110 bush Fultz & 16 bush Goose. @ $1.00 per bush.

June. Saturday, 9. 1883.

Rain today.

Sunday, 10.

Rain tonight.

Monday, 11.

Statute labor this week.

June. Tuesday, 12. 1883.

Sold wool clip to T. Milner 128 lbs net @ 18 C per lb. = $23.04

Wednesday, 13.

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Thursday, 14.

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Oct. Monday, 1. 1883.

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Tuesday, 2.

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Wednesday, 3.

Threshing with "Dennison's" steam "Wide awake", It does excellent work, cleaning the grain ready for market. Threshed about 425 bush barley and 10 bush black barley.

Oct. Thursday, 4. 1883.

Threshed 75 bush goose wheat 375 bush oats, 150 bush fall wheat. We had splendid weather and the whole job went off lively

Friday, 5.

Brampton Fair was a great success today a good show and a large crowd of people.

Sunday, 6.

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Oct. Saturday, 13. 1883.

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Sunday, 14.

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Monday, 15.

Sold a load of new Fultz 57 bush to Milner @ $1.05 = $60.00

Oct. Tuesday, 16. 1883.

The apple crop is a slim one have about 8 barrels of picked fruit and 3 barrels of inferior.

Wednesday, 17.

At root harvest this week. the mangels are a fair crop only. Have in all about 19 loads about 550 bush and 150 bush carrots

Thursday, 18.

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Oct. Friday, 19. 1883.

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Saturday, 20.

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Sunday, 21.

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Oct. Monday, 22. 1883.

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Tuesday, 23.

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Wednesday, 24.

Sold pedigreed shearling Cotswold ram to Mothersill @ $16.00 to be delivered Nov 10. next.

Oct. Wednesday, 31. 1883.

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Nov. Thursday, 1.

Snow flurries out of the N.W., the first of the season Sold 8 lambs (ram) to Isaac Modeland @ $50.00

Friday, 2.

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Nov. Saturday, 3. 1883.

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Sunday, 4.

Quarterly Meeting service conducted by Rev J.F.German's father from Brantford. text "All are yours".

Monday, 5.

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Nov. Tuesday, 6. 1883.

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Wednesday, 7.

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Thursday, 8.

Thanksgiving Day. A fine warm day. Spent evening at P.M.S.School Anniversary

Nov. Friday, 9. 1883.

Chinquacousy Plowing Match held today near Edmonton Public School Teacher's Convention in Brampton today. Heard a good address from Dr McClellan on "Coming Schoolmaster"

Saturday 10.

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Sunday, 11.

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Nov. Monday, 12. 1883.

Winter. Snow flurries and freezing keenly all day.

Tuesday, 13.

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Wednesday, 14.

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Nov. Thursday, 15. 1883.

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Friday, 16.

Stormy cold and wintry all this week

Saturday, 17.

Delivered at Milner's elevator 72 bush barley @ 67 C

Nov. Sunday, 18. 1883.

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Monday, 19.

Delivered 84 bush barley to Milner @ 67 C 156 bush @ 67 = $103.00

Tuesday, 20.

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Nov. Wednesday, 21. 1883.

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Thursday, 22.

Friday, 23.

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Nov. Friday, 30. 1883.

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Dec. Saturday, 1.

Sold balance of barley crop to Milner 230 bush @ 68 C = $156.40 2 386 bush barley= $260 Have about 50 bush yet on hand

Sunday, 2.

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Dec. Monday, 3, 1883.

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Tuesday, 4.

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Wednesday, 5.

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Dec. Sunday, 30. 1883.

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Monday, 31.

Have had enough snow for 2 weeks past to make second rate sleighing but yesterday it snowed some and today there is very good sleighing.

Memoranda.

Annie Dodd started work Dec 20th and was {illegible} for 3 days Dec 17th

Memoranda.

George Blain 5

Henry Dale 8 1

Jabez Heath 7

Robt Lowes 2

W Mahaffy 1

John Learment 5

Robt Smith 3

Mrs Woodhall 1

Mrs Simpson 1

W James 2

Mrs Patterson 1

Memoranda

Annie Dodd

May $7.00

July 5.00

J Caruth 4.00

May June 1 $2.00

May 24 5.50

March 10.00

13.00

5.50

3.00

.50

Aug 1

Sept 15 2.00

1 day lost

Memoranda.

January - Cash Received

February - Cash Received

March - Cash Received

April - Cash Received

May - Cash Received

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June - Cash Received

August - Cash Received

September - Cash Received

October - Cash Received

November - Cash Received

December - Cash Received

Summary of Cash Received.