Lucy Middagh Diary, 1890

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Lucy Middagh Diary, 1890

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January 1, 1890

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1890
JANUARY
Wednesday January 1
this is a nice Morning Willia and Ada Graham Staid here all night went away at 10
to Robert Beggs Melvin and Jasper came up here it rained all the Afternoon
they had to stay all night Charles went down to the Station no Sleighing for the
New Year it was very dul one Month to day since I Sprained my rist and it is no
better yet I am afraid it never will be God knows best
Thursday January 2
still raining by spels Min and Lucy went down to Alecs and took the Boys home the
Willing Workers had a Meting this After noon they are going there Charles helped
Sam Vanalen kill a Beef to day Tory and I are all alone for Diner it rained nearly all
the Afternoon the roads are thawing out they Staid to Prayr Meting to Night
Friday January 3
this is a lovely day it froze last night Sam Vanallen was here this Morning Charles
went to Town this Afternoon Lucy and Tory went to Mr Beggs this Afternoon Tory
went to Church to night my hand is no better it is very painful and is very much
Swelon I try to be patient and Submit to his will
Saturday January 4
Min went down to Mr Clarks to help them tie a spread Loiese Armstrong here this
Afternoon Mina Caselman Sam VanAllen and James Beggs came in the Evening
Sunday January 5
Min and Lucy went to Church in the Morning Tory went to Sunday School
in the Morning and then it Rained Henry Growbarger here this Evening
it sleeted
Monday January 6
the Trees are Beautiful this Morning it Rained and froze on it is raining this Morning
this is Town Meting day my hand is very Sore the Doctor gave me Stuf to rub on
that Blistered it Mr Christy is no better he is pretty helpless Maud and baby &
Cas Costleman here this After noon Alec came for them and Staid the Evening it
has been a Stormy day
Tuesday January 7
1
a nice Morning Lucy went to the Clarks to tell them what to bake for the Social and
Min went to Sally Hyndmans the Willing Workers are getting up a Social Tory went
to Mr Clarks to help An with a Comforter Mina Caselman here this Afternoon
Charles went down to Coart this Afternoon
Wednesday January 8
this is a nice day the Girls are Baking for ther Social Charles went to the Shop this
Afternoon my hand is no better it is very sore my Fingers are very stiff and very
Sore and very much Swellon and very painful Mr Higins and the Doctor here for Tea
Staid the Evening
Thursday January 9
Charles got sick last night they call it the La Grip Mr Wear does the Chores it is
sleeting to day freezes as it comes down Lucy went down to Prayr Meting with Mr
Higgins she is going to stay to Alecke til after the Sosial it is very cold
Friday January 10
it is Storming to day and it is very cold Charles is no better yet it is a little warmer
this Afternoon Min and Tory went to the Social there was not many there it was so
cold Mrs Care was Buried to day Alec Hyndmans wife had a Son this Morning
Saturday January 11
still very cold Charles is some better it is a little warmer it Hailed some last night
I have had Hops [hoops?] on my hand for the last 3 days I dont think it is much better
Min and Tory went to Church
Sunday January 12
it is warmer to day
Monday January 13
it rained to day the wind was very high Charles went up to Mr Simsers Lucy
came home last night from Alecks they had a Social in the Basement of the Church
it was a bad time my hand is very sore yet
this is a lovely Morning
Tuesday January 14
Charles went back to Jim Peltons my hand is prety bad
the Doctor was here for Tea
very low
Wednesday January 15
my hand is no better it is prety cold Aleks wife is
Thursday January 16
a very cold day it rained a little this Morning then it Snowed and got very cold Alec
Hyndmans Wife Died this Morning Mr McCuit Staid here all night the Doctor here
to night
2
Friday January 17
Alecks Wife was Buried this Morning at half past 10 her Baby is living it is a very
cold day my hand is no better Charles and Tory went to the Funeral
Saturday January 18
it is a prety cold day there is good deal of Sickness around now
Sunday January 19
Charles Lucy & Tory went to Church it was Sacrament Sunday Min did not go
she is not well it is a nice day
it is raining today
South Mountain
Thankful for it
Monday January 20
Luther Wood comenced to work to day Charles went down to
the Council met to day my hand is a little better I do feel very
Mrs Simser to pay Lucy the interest
Tuesday January 21
Charles is Cutting Ice Luther is helping Vanalens Thrash
day Alec went to Otawa Mrs Martin was here for Diner
Lucy went down to see Mr Christy
Tory went down to Tibs to
Mrs V here a little while
Wednesday January 22
they are drawing Ice to day Charles drew a load of wood for the Box Stove Lucy went
down to see An Clark she is not well it is a nice day but cold my hand is gaining
a little
Thursday January 23
they finished drawing Ice today it is Storming this Afternoon
Friday January 24
Alec brought Tib and the Baby up this morning and came after them to night we had
2 Strange men for Diner Charles sold them a Horse for One Hundred and 20 Dollars
it is a nice day I was so glad to see Tib and the Baby I would not have known it the
Doctor was here for Tea
Saturday January 25
Charles and Min went to Winchester to day the wind is Blowing prety hard
Sunday January 26
Lucy and Tory and VanAlens went to Church together it is a lovely Morning Charles
and Min came home to night
Monday January 27
3
it was stormy this forenoon but pleasant this Afternoon Mr Higgins and Martha Clark
here for Tea Charles went to Mrs Growbargers Funeral To day at 10 and Mr Story gets
Buried at 1 Jane Hyndmans Baby was Buried to day
Tuesday January 28
this is a nice day Tory went down to Winchester on the Cars
Vanalens the Thrashing Machine came here to night
Lucy went to Mrs
Wednesday January 29
they Thrashed to day had 11 Men got done tonight done for this Year Lucy
went down to Clarks this Afternoon a little while on Business my hand is gaining very
Slow
this is a nice morning
Thursday January 30
Charles is drawing wood Min and Lucy went down to Church
Friday January 31
a nice forenoon but rained this Afternoon Old Mrs Shaver of Hexton was Buried to day
FEBRUARY
it is a nice day
Saturday February 1
Luther went home sick to night
Sunday February 2
Charles Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church Mr McClenen was Buried to day at 10
Lucy went down to see Mr Christy
Monday February 3
Charles went to South Mountain at the Council Lucy went to Sally Hyndmans She
is going to stay all night
Tuesday February 4
Luther came back this Morning Charles went to Osgood to an Auction Lucy went to
the Willing Workers Meting they met at Mrs McShains She came home with
Charles Mr McKey here to night it rained this After noon
Wednesday February 5
it rained most all night it is very windy to day Charles went to Gim [Jim] Clarks to a
Bee to draw Logs Min and Lucy went to call on the Sick there is a great many Sick
now I thank God I am well only my hand it is gaining but very Slow the Lord
is good to me better than I deserve I hope I am thankful for all his mercies
Thursday February 6
4
this is a nice day but cold
Girls Ironed to day
Mr Waker here for Diner Charles is drawing wood the
Friday February 7
this is a nice day Charles is drawing wood Min went down to see Mr Christy this
Afternoon Mr Wood Working here Chopping William McCleaster Died this Morning
Saturday February 8
William McCleaster was Buried to day at half past 10 it Snowed last night and Snowed
this forenoon Tory came home to day on the Cars
Sunday February 9
Charles Min and Lucy went down to Church Sam V and Tory went down to South
Mountain to Quarterly Meting it is a nice day but cold
Monday February 10
a nice day Charles is drawing Cord Wood down to the Station
Tuesday February 11
it is a little windy to Sally is coming up to Morrow
Wednesday February 12
Charles went to the Station but Sally did not come Mrs Wear and little girl here
Thursday February 13
William and Sally drove up today they have a nice Baby William and Charles went
to Town this After noon
William went home to day
Wife here Staid all night
Friday February 14
Dave Hyndman and Wife here and Gim [Jim] Irving and
Saturday February 15
Gim and An went home this Morning Sally Tory and I went to Tibs to day
Sunday February 16
Charles Min & Lucy went to Church William McCleasters Funeral Sermon was
Preached to day Alec brought Sally and I home this Afternoon Tom Anderson and
his Mother here to see Sally and Baby Sally has got a dear little Baby God bles it
and them
Monday February 17
5
a nice day Ed Watson here for Diner Mrs Vanalen and Miny here to see the Baby
Sally went home on the 5 Oclock Train I hope they got home all right it Snowed
Some to day Mr Higgins here Tory went to Mr Vanalens this Evening
Tuesday February 18
the Girls washed to day it Snowed a little all day Charles and Luther went down to
the Station to night there is some Society forming there
Wednesday February 19
this is a lovely day Charles is drawing Shingle bolts Anson Wood here for Diner
Lucy and Tom went to Ruben Shavers this Afternoon they are going to Prayr Meting at
Dick Beggs to night there will be 3 Children Christened to night Dicks 2 and
Roberts Baby we had a Calf last night Mary Christy and Mrs Michel here this
Afternoon
Thursday February 20
a big Storm to day Snows and blows the Roads are full Luther Wood went home
to night his month is up
Friday February 21
this is a nice Morning Clear but cold last night was the coldest night we had this
Year Matty and Lucy did not come to day John Middagh here for Diner and Supper
Saturday February 22
Charles took Lucy up to Mrs Spencers this Morning she is going to Stay 2 or 3 Weeks
Matty Middagh and Lucy Erving came up on the Train to day
Sunday February 23
Vanallens and Tory and the Girls went to Halville Church Charles and Min went to
the Stone Church I am all alone my hand gains very Slow
Monday February 24
the Girls went to Clarks this Afternoon it rained a little
Tuesday February 25
our Girls and Clarks went down to Robert Hyndmans this Morning it rained all the
Afternoon the Snow is going fast it cleared of to night
Wednesday February 26
this has been a nice day they all went to John Colemans to a Social to night made 19
Dollars
Thursday February 27
the Girls went up to Mrs McCargers this forenoon Maty Middagh and Lucy Ervingwent
home on the 5 0 clock it has been a nice day
Friday February 28
6
it rained nearly all day the roads looks prety black the Girls done well to go home
Yesterday my hand is not much better
MARCH
Saturday March 1
this is a nice day Charles & Min went to Town to day with a Buggy
3Months to day Since my hand was Sprained and can not yuse it yet
Sunday March 2
Charles & Min went to Church this Morning it is a nice day
it is a cold wind
Monday March 3
the girls washed this Forenoon Tory and Charles went down to the Station in the
Afternoon Minie Caselman here Tory brought me a letter from Magy I like to get
letters from the Children
Tuesday March 4
Mrs Beech from Beech Buro and her Boy and May Sheik here for Diner
Jim Irving Peter Everets and Mr Waker here for Tea and Staid all night
going to the Fair a very nice day
Mr Higgins
they were
Wednesday March 5
Robert Parker and Wife and Magy Muskrove Staid to Tibs last night they came here
this morning Robert went to the Fair the Girls Staid here they all came back here
for Supper Alec Hyndman to we had a hen party for Diner no Men Charles went
to the Fair Mrs Christy was here this After noon Mrs Beech and Son were going to
Winchester and missed the Train came back here
Thursday March 6
another nice day Mrs Beech went down to the Corners on the 5 0 clock train she is
a nice person I like her very much Tory was over to Mrs Vanallens to night
Friday March 7
this is a very nice Morning the Girls are Ironing this Morning Min went down to Mr
Beggs this Afternoon Charles went down to the Station to Mill
this is a very nice day
is not much better
Saturday March 8
Tory went down to See Mr Christy he is no better my hand
Sunday March 9
Charles & Min went to the Stone church Tory went to Halville
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this is a lovely day
Monday March 10
Tory is collecting money for the Bible Society I went to Mrs Christys and aplied the
Batery to my hand I hope it will do it good
Tuesday March 11
Mrs Balkwell and George here Charles has hired George for 6 Months
Wednesday March 12
it rained all day to day and there is a heav[y] fog
Thursday March 13
Miny Hyndman came here this Morning Tory went up after Lucy and she did not come
Florence Spencer is very low not expected to live the roads are very bad
Friday March 14
Gim [Jim] Clark taped the Sugar Bush to day he is going to work in Shares Mrs
Irving and Dick Beggs Wife was here this Afternoon Min went home on the Train to
night
this is a nice day
every day dres
Saturday March 15
Min & Tory went down to the Station to trade
we have new Syrup
they each got an
Sunday March 16
Min Charles & Lucy went to the Funeral of Florence Spencer She was Buried to day
the 16 at 2 0 clock Lucy will come home with them it Snowed last night we had
a pair of twin Calves this morning the 16 they look alike it is very cold to day
Monday March 17
the Girls washed to day it is prety cold the roads are prety rough
Lucy came home Yesterday
no Sap to day
Tuesday March 18
Min and Tory Ironed this morning Lucy down to Alec Clarks to see if Maim Brown could
come and Make her dress Min went to See Mr Christy Cas Caselman here John
Ross Brought a Side Board here
Wednesday March 19
Doctor Jamason and Mina Caselman here for Tea 2 Men came here and Set the Saw
they are going to Saw Wood to Morrow
they Sawed Wood to day
lovely day
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Thursday March 20
got done 20 Minits after 3 a big pile of Wood they had a
Friday March 21
Charles Lucy & Tory went to Town to day it Snowed a little last night and rained a
little this Morning but cleared of and was a nice Afterrnoon Charles got a 100 Buckets
Saturday March 22
we Boiled down Syrup this morning Charles went to the Shop this morning this is a
dulday
Sunday March 23
Lucy and Tory went to Church in the Morning Frank and Minie were here this Evening
Monday March 24
Charles sold 2 Beef Cows and 2 Calves it is a cold day
Christy he is a little better
Lucy went down see Mr
this is a nice day
Tory went to Town
Tuesday March 25
Lucy went over to Mrs Vanallens in the Afternoon Charles Lucy
Wednesday March 26
Mame Brown came here to Make Lucy a dress An Clark came with her Staid the
Afternoon and the Evening
Thursday March 27
John and Tiby Hyndman and Martha Clark here this After noon Frank and Samy and
Miny Caselman and Alec Clark here in the Evening we Sugared of
Friday March 28
Charles Min & Anie Clark went to Town it Stormed all day it Snowed and blew all
day my hand is not much better my arm is very painful
it is Storming yet
night
Saturday March 29
Charles went to Town to d he Sold a horse Mame got here to
Sunday March 30
Charles and Min and Tory and Mame went to Church in the Morning Tory went in the
Evening I went to see Mrs Vanallen She is Sick Alec and Tib here
Monday March 31
the Girls washed this Morning I went to see Mrs Vanalen She is a little better
Charles took his horse to Town this Morning George Balkwell came to night we all
got invitations to Anies Wedding to day
APRIL
9
Tuesday April 1
Charles and Min went down to Alecks for a Turkey Diner Lucy went to John Smiths
with Sally Hyndmans Tory went to help Anie Clark make a Cake
Wednesday April 2
Sally Hyndman and Geany [Jennie] Staid all night and all day to day
Miss Cumings and Miss McGrigor here this Afternoon Gimy [Jimmy]
the Evening we Sugared of for them
Miss Black
Beggs here in
Thursday April 3
Mrs Beggs here we sugared of today Lucy staid with Mrs Vanalen in the forenoon
Tory is helping Clarks Bake for the Wedding
Friday April 4
it rained last night and is raining today my arm is not much better it pains me so
much I am afraid it will never be any better It is 4 Months now Since I hurt it God
knows best
Charles went to Town
Sold
Saturday April 5
he took 8 Galons of Syrup that makes 30 Galons he has
Sunday April 6
they all went down to the Stone Church I suppose it will be the last time for a good
while Charles is going to Start for Cal on Friday night God grant he may be
Spared to come home again I may not be here to see him God knows best
Monday April 7
Tory went to help Clarks Bake Lucy went to help Maim Brown sew at Christys I
went and Staid with Mrs V she is Some better Charles and George put the Seeder
together
Tuesday April 8
this is Sams birth day 31 to day how the time does fly it seems but a little while
since he was a Baby Min is making Charles Shirts Charles went to Town to get his
Ticket he went down to the Station this afternoon to Court
Wednesday April 9
this is a dul rainy day we all went to the Weding Anie Clark and the Rev Mr
McDermaid was Married this Afternoon at 5 0 clock by the Rev Mr Higgins it
Thundered when they stood up on the Floor to get Married it was so dark I Staid all
night there was about 48 there they had a good time Mr and Mrs McDermaid
went to the Manse to night the roads are very bad
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Thursday April 10
Charles went to Halville Mr Beggs here for Diner we sugared of to day this is a
nice day Mrs V is a little better
Friday April 11
this is a nice day Charles started for Cal to he is going to stop with John til Tuesday
I did hate to have him go it seems as though I would never see him again in this world
God only knows whether I will or not Mr Higgins was here when he Started he had
Such a good Prayr it done my heart good the time will Seem so long he has
always been at home hope his trip will do him good and God will wach over him and
keep him from all harm
Saturday April 12
it is lonely today George went to the Station to day for a grist got a pound of Tea
Sunday April 13
a nice day the roads very bad the Girls all went to Sunday School
Charles is with John to day it is 10 years since John was home
ever see him again
Monday April 14
Min and Lucy went to Town to day Jessie Blackburn here all day
turned cold in the After noon Ira Bower here this Afternoon
I suppose
I don't think I will
it is a nice day but
Tuesday April 15
the Girls washed this Morning it is very windy Jessie Blackburn here this morning
Mrs V is Some better I went to see her Min sowed tomatoes and celery
Wednesday April 16
I suppose Charles is on his way to Cal now he would leave Johns last night
may God bless him and take him safe to his Journeys end Min is Couloring Carpet
rags Read Lucy went to Mr Beggs the Willingers Workers met Mr Higins and
Martha here
Thursday April 17
this is a nice day Min is coulering Brown my hand does not gain George took a
box of Butter to the Station Min got a letter from Charles he wrote from Jaxon
Friday April 18
Min Coulered Drab to day she has all Coloured now Frank filled a Toth [trough?]
for Lucy to day George comenced to plow this Afternoon it is a cold day we miss
Charles very much
Saturday April 19
11
Nelly had a Colt last night
day
it is prety cold to day Frank filled a nother for Lucy to
Sunday April 20
Min Lucy & Tory went to Church in the Morning Lucy and Tory went to Sunday School
in the Afternoon
Monday April 21
George Sowed Some Wheat to day we are having lovely weather they brought in
the Buckets to day we made 200 weight of Sugar and we made about 65 Galons of
Syrup Willia[m]Hyndman here for Tea
Tuesday April 22
the Girls washed the Buckets to day they had 400 &25 to wash a big Chore Mrs
William Christy here to day
Wednesday April 23
Lucy is raking the door Yard and Tory is fixing hors radish Martha Clark and Tory went
to Town George went to the Auction at McCleasters and got a Horse for 36 Dollars
Thursday April 24
Tory got me a new dress and a pair of Boots Yesterday
night on the 5 0 clock
I am going to Winchester to
Friday April 25 to Monday April 30
No entries
MAY
Thursday May 1 to Sunday May 4
No entries
Monday May 5
5 years to day since my dear Husband Died how long the time seems
Tuesday May 6 and Wednesday May 7
No entries
Thursday May 8
I got home to nigh found them all well found three Letters awaiting me my hand
no better the weather is very cold was glad to hear from Charles he is feeling
well and likes the Country Minie Caselman here for Tea
it rained all the Afternoon
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Friday May 9
Sally Hyndman here this After noon Staid all night
Tory went home with Sally
Min and Lucy went to Church
at 3
Saturday May 10
Min and Lucy went down to the Station this Afternoon
Sunday May 11
Tory went to Church in the Evening and Sunday School
Monday May 12
the Girls washed Mrs Brack [Black?] here this forenoon
Charles I went over to See Mrs V She is gaining
Lenox here this Afternoon drawing Manure
Min got a Letter from
George Sold the pigs Mr
Tuesday May 13
Mr Lenox here to day Min took Lucy up to Mrs Spencers
low she is going to Stay all this week
George Spencer is very
Wednesday May 14
I went down to see Mr Christie a little while the Girls are making flower beds there is
a cold wind
Thursday May 15
I went down to Mr Beggs Mrs Fraser came here and Tory came after me it hurts
my arm to ride the Doctor was here to night injected Something in my arm
had a good nights rest
Friday May 16
Broder Workman helped George plant potatoes to day
Buds on the Trees comes out so Slow
it is a nice day but Cold the
Saturday May 17
Tory made Rubarb Py to day I had a bad night last night my arm pained me most
all night a heavy wind to day George plowed the Yard to day Lucy came home
George Spencer is a little better
Sunday May 18
Min Lucy and Tory went down to Church George went home to day
it is a nice day I got Sick this Afternoon the Doctor here
I am all alone
Monday May 19
a little better to day Mr Higgins here Min and Lucy commenced to clean house
Tory does the work and took care of me she is Sick her Self
Tuesday May 20
13
it rained all night and all day the Doctor here to night the pain is better but I am prety
Sick Rosa had a Colt this morning Mr Higgins her
Wednesday May 21
am not much better am prety weak Tory is sick but works all the time and eats
nothing George planted corn in the Orchard Mrs Pelton and Mrs Black here this
Evening Mrs Christie here
Thursday May 22
I am in bed yet the Doctor here for Tea and so was Mrs Wood Mrs Beggs here a
little while George planted Sweet corn Mr Christie here to day
Friday May 23
raining a little to day the Girls are warping a Carpet
been Sick all this week
I feel a little better Tory has
Tib and Baby was here to day
Saturday May 24
I feel some better Sat up a little while
Sunday May 25
George Min & Lucy went to Church Aleck Clark was here gave his Babies pictur
is a nice little fellow Sade Smith &Minie Caselman here
Monday May 26
The Girls washed this forenoon Mr Higgins &Norman Bain &Kittie Cameron &Martha
Clark all here for Tea and Staid the Evening the Doctor called in the Evening
Tuesday May 27
Tory went with the Doctor to Winchester they are putting up an English Church and
they laid the Corner Stone to day they had Diner and Tea and a great Croud there
Martha Smith here a little while
Wednesday May 28
Lucy is weaving the Carpet I am a little better John McCarger got potatoes to day
Thursday May 29
Mr Lenox here to work to day it is a nice day
Friday May 30
Min and Tory went to Town to day I am Some better Mrs Black
Saturday May 31
Lucy got the Carpet cut today Mrs Pelton here this forenoon
JUNE
14
George Sowed Corn
Lucy and Tory went to Church
real bad to day
Sunday June 1
Min Staid and got Dinner I am not so well feel
Monday June 2
am prety sick yet the Girls washed Mrs Black here Tory went to the Station
got a letter from Charles he is well George finished Sowing to day
Tuesday June 3
the Girls Cleaned the Dinang room to day whitened the Ceiling tinted the wall Pea
Green and Cleaned the Parlour
Wednesday June 4
the girls put down the Carpet to day Sid Shaw came here this Morning
George went to the fair it rained last night and a little this morning
him and
Lucy ironed this forenoon
Election day
Thursday June 5
I was very sick to day my Stomack is very bad this is
Friday June 6
George is plowing for Buckwheat Maggie Fooize here and Mrs Loux Min went to
the Station it rained after Tea until after dark
Min planted Cucumbers
through the potatoes
Saturday June 7
Lucy wed Some in the Garden George is plowing
Sunday June 8
George Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church in the morning
to Halville in the Evening
George and Tory went
Monday June 9
the Girls washed and washed blankets and quilts Min and Tory went to the Station
Maggie Fooize here for Tea
Tuesday June 10
George and Mr Wood hoed the potatoes in the Orchard this forenoon George had a
Manure bee this Afternoon 17 here Sid Shaws wife came here to day 17 years
today since Tib was Married Min & Tory went to practice to night
Wednesday June 11
12 years to day since Lucy was Married Tory went down to the Church to the Willing
Workers Meting we had some rain to day
15
Thursday June 12
it rained all night and is raining to day it is a wet time
Friday June 13
Mr Lenox and John Lenox Spread Manure this Afternoon
Saturday June 14
it rained a little this morning Mr Lenox here to day Min Alma and Lucy went to Mr
Conlys this Afternoon Mrs Black here for Tea got a dog
Sunday June 15
Min Alma and Lucy went to the Stone Church George and Tory went to Halville to
Church and Staid to Alecks for Diner Lucy went to Sunday School in the Afternoon at
the Station
Monday June 16
Min & Tory & Alma went to Mr Sheiks this Afternoon Lucy went down to the Post Office
with Mrs John Hyndman Mrs Hyndman and Mrs Black here George Sowed
Buckwheat this Afternoon Sowed 8 Acres Alma Staid to Mrs Sheiks it is very
warm
Tuesday June 17
the Girls washed to day George Harrowed the Buckwheat and rooled it it is a very
warm day Tory went to Mrs Blacks this Afternoon Lucy went to John Peters
Wednesday June 18
George went to a Social at Henry Settles last night it is very warm
Thursday June 19
Mr & Mrs Hut and Mrs John Hyndman here all day we had a good visit
Friday June 20
Mrs Ervin & her little girl and Mrs Suffield here last night Staid till after Diner Tory
went to Church to night at the Station George sowed the last piece of Buckwheat
Saturday June 21
Lucy and Tory went to Town to day this is a nice day I am not feeling well
Sunday June 22
George Min & Lucy went to Church this morning Lucy and Tory went to Sunday
School at 3 & George Lucy & Tory went to Church at Halville in the Evening Mrs
Vanallen here to day
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the Girls washed today
Monday June 23
it is a very nice day
Tuesday June 24
I went to Mrs Frasers this forenoon &to Mrs Smiths in the Afternoon Lucy came after
me Sally and Baby came up to night on the Train it rained to night the Girls
went to practice George went to Blairs to a plowing bee
Wednesday June 25
Tory & Sally went to Town this morning it is a lovely day George is hilling potatoes
Sally has got a nice little Baby had a letter from Aurilla last night She has been
very Sick
Thursday June 26
Lucy Sally and Tory went down to Tibs this After Sally went home on the Train
Lucy and Tory Staid to Prayr Meting Mr Higgins Christened the Baby Mary Victoria
Mrs Black here this Afternoon
Friday June 27
Lucy went to Mr Sheiks Min went to Sade Smiths Mrs Black here most all day I
feel prety Sick to night Minie Casselman here Tory came home sick got the Sick
head ache Mrs Wood here
Saturday June 28
Mr & Mrs Black and Lucy went to pick strawberries this morning
weather now every thing is growing nicely
we are getting very nice
Sunday June 29
George Min & Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and I went to Halville it seemed
good to get to Church it is the first time for 7 Months
the Girls cleaned the Cellar
Monday June 30
I was to Mrs Vanalens
JULY
Tuesday July 1
they washed today it is very warm they all went to the Concert to night Camp
Meting Comenced to day
Wednesday July 2
it rained the last part of last night and rained this forenoon
this Afternoon to get the Buggy fixed
Thursday July 3
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George went to Halville
George took a ton of Hay to town
Christies this Afternoon
Mrs Jacob Vanalen here for Diner I went to Mrs
Friday July 4
Mrs John Hyndman & Lucy Annie Shaver & Tory to Camp Meting
Staid here Tom McCuit and Dinah came here this Afternoon
night and go to Camp Meting
Saturday July 5
George went to a Bee at Mrs Vanalens it was this afternoon
came
Gennie [Jennie]
going to Stay all
Tom and Dinah
Sunday July 6
Tom and Dinah George and Tory went to Camp Meting
the Stone Church I am alone
Monday July 7
the Girls washed it is a nice day
Min and Lucy went down to
I went down to see Maia Clark
Meting closed to day
Tuesday July 8
a nice day Lucy went to Bob Blacks the Camp
Wednesday July 9
I went back to Alec Christies in the forenoon and Bills in the Afternoon Mrs Martin
went with me Sally Hyndman came after Lucy to go to the picknick at the Rideau to
morrow
Thursday July 10
Tory and Sam went to the picknick they had a nice cool day
until 12 0 clock George cut some Clover to day
did not get home
Friday July 11
George put up the Clover in bocks to day Min and Lucy went to Town this Afternoon
Tory milked alone Charlie Hyndman brought us a quarter of veal
Mrs Laterell Died today
Saturday July 12
we are getting very nice weather
Sunday July 13
Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and I to Halville
Monday July 14
Alec Hyndman came up after Tory I and Lucy went to Mrs Laterels funeral Mr
Wood came to work to day I went down to Tibs to night when they fetched Tory home
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Tuesday July 15 and Wednesday July 16
No entries
Thursday July 17
Tory and Alace Sheik went to prescot to day
I went to Church to day
Church
Friday July 18
Mr McCormick preached I would like to live close to the
Saturday July 19
Teny McTavish & Alec Roses Wife came here and Tena Staid
Willia[m] Carson came this Afternoon
Liza & Bertha &
they all came down to Church
the Carsons went home to night
Sunday July 20
it is Sacrement Sunday
we had a good Meting
I came home with them
Min & Lucy washed this Morning
Son here they got some hay
to night
Monday July 21
Min picked some beries Neil Kenion and his
Teny went to Town with Mr Higgins came back here
Tuesday July 22
Tena & Lucy picked a few Berries Min picked a few Cherries Neil Kenion here for
Diner Tena & Min went to Mrs Clarks Lucy has to drive the horse to unload the Hay
Mrs Black and Miss Black here Mr Sevice and Miss Grant Married to day
Wednesday July 23
Miss McTavish & Lucy went to John Smiths this forenoon & and to Mr Cumings in the
Afternooon
Min went down to Church to night
home to night
Thursday July 24
Lucy and Tena came home with her Tory came
Friday July 25
Lucy took Tena to John McTavishes this forenoon Flora and the Children came on the
noon Train they are all tired out Edeth is a sick Baby I am afraid she will never
be any better She had ought to be home
Saturday July 26
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Min Tory & Charly went picking beries this forenoon we commenced using new
potatoes
Sunday July 27
Min & Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and Flossie went to Halville Lucy went to
Sunday Schoo[l]
Monday July 28
Min & Tory washed & Lucy went picking beries
Tuesday July 29
Flora and Tora took Edith down to the Doctors Edith got so mich worse we Sent for the
Doctor to night
Wednesday July 30
Edith is a good deal better Min &Charley went to Town Tory went and picked
some berries it rained to night George finished haying to day
Thursday July 31
there was to be a picknick in Vanalens woods to day but it rained
Tea
AUGUST
Friday August 1
this is a nice morning after the rain Mr Wood Loading Manure
cold
the Doctor here for
Charley has a bad
Saturday August 2
Lucy went up to Bob Blacks Tory finished my Dress Mrs Vanalens 2 Sisters and
theirs Husbands came back to day
Sunday August 3
Min & Lucy went to Church this morning Flora Tory Charlie Flossie and Edeth took a
ride round the Block George and Tory went to Church this Evening had a
Shower to day
Monday August 4
the Girls had an awful big wash to day Oh dear I am so Sick of the Children they wont
mind anyone they are the worst Children I ever Saw I do hope the next visit they
make I wont be here they do anoy me so
Tuesday December 5
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Edith is Sick to day the Girls Ironed to day Mr Higgins and Martha Clark here this
evening George cut a peace of Oats to day
Edith is very sick
Station to night
Wednesday August 6
the Doctor was here to day Lucy &Tory went down to the
Thursday August 7
the Baby is better this morning Mr Wood here this Afternoon there was a picknick
in Vanallens woods Tory Flossie and Charlie went to the Church to the willing workers
meting
Friday August 8
this is a very nice morning the Baby is better
Saturday August 9
Min & Tory & Flossie went to Town this Afternoon Alec & Tib brought Lucy home
George cut the wheat
Lucy & Tory went to Church
Sunday August 10
Lucy &Tory went to Sunday School Flossie is Sick
Min and Tory washed
Monday August 11
Broder Workman here this Afternoon helping them draw in grain
Tuesday August 12
Min and Lucy went to John peter Smiths this forenoon and to Mr Smiths in the Afternoon
to see Mrs Elliot Broder Workman here this Afternoon
Wednesday August 13
George Min Lucy Tory and Charly went picking long black Berries got enough to make
3 pies they are not ripe yet I was up Bob Blacks this After noon
Thursday August 14
they got in all the Grain that is ripe we had Corn to day for the first
Friday August 15
Lucy and I went to Town to day came home by Mrs Spencers took Diner at Mr
McDermids George got 5 Teeth filled to day
Saturday August 16
Mrs Black here to day George cut a lot of Grain to day
Sunday August 17
Min Lucy and Flora went Church the Children are better Min & Nell Maggie & Charlie
came here this Afternoon George Tory and Min Hyndman went to Church to night
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Monday August 18
Min & Lucy washed George Tory and Min Hyndman went picking long black berries
for 6 pies Tory took Min & Nell to the Station they went home on the Cars it
rained Sunday it rained to day so they Could not Stack
Tuesday August 19
Clarry Middagh came here this Morning it rained this Afternoon so they could not
Stack
Wednesday August 20
I went to John Colmans this forenoon and Mrs Blairs this Afternoon
Flossa went down to the Station to night
Lucy Flora &
Thursday August 21
Lucy took Clary down to Mr Richardsons to day they got one load drew and it
commenced to rain Said Smith has a quilting Bee this Afternoon
it rains So we coud not go
Friday August 22
Lucy & Mrs V went to Saids to quilt
Saturday August 23
they made the Stack to day Just got it done in time it rained to night
Sunday August 24
Lucy Flory and Charly went to Church George Flossie &Tory went to Halville
Mrs Alec Clark had a Daughter this morning
Monday August 25
the Girls washed this Morning
Tuesday August 26
Flory Tory Edith and I went to Mr Smith this forenoon and John Piters this After noon
Wednesday August 27
Flora Flossie Edith and Lucy went down to Tibs this Morning Mr George Hut and Sally
Hyndman came here this Morning Mrs Black came after Diner her and Tory went
back to Mr Cumings this Afternoon
Mrs Hut Staid here all night
and I went in the Afternoon
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Thursday August 28
Sally Hyndman went to Mrs Blacks in the Morning Mrs
Miss Black here
Friday August 29
Min and Tory went to Town this Morning Mrs Black Tory and George went down to
Church at the Station to night George took Miss Black home
Saturday August 30
they came home this Morning from Tibs Alec brought them for a big time
this Afternoon Mr Smith got a Stroke to day
it rained
Sunday August 31
it rains this Morning Min Tory and George went to Church
to the Baptist Church at 3 Mr John Smith Died to day
SEPTEMBER
Lucy Tory &George went
Monday September 1
Iwent to Mrs John Smiths and Staid all day Tory came after at night what a change
Death make it is true in the midst of life we are in Death
Tuesday September 2
George Min Lucy and I went to the Funeral it was a large Funeral Mrs Sally
Hyndman Staid here all night
Wednesday September 3
Sally Hyndman went home this morning a nice day Frank and Genie Coleman
here I went and Staid with Mrs Black had Sweet Corn for Diner
Thursday September 4
Lucy Flora & Tory Flossie and Edith went to Mrs Clarks this Afternoon
Friday September 5
they all went to Mrs Vanalens this Afternoon but Tory and I and Charly
Saturday September 6
this is a nice day very warm
Sunday September 7
Tory and I and Flossie went to Church the rest all went to the Stone Church Lucy
went to Sunday School Frank and Tory went to Hexton Church
Monday September 8
Min and Tory washed it rained a little Lucy went up to Mr Blacks a little while
Flora Tory Flossie & Edith went down to Winchester on the Train Min and Lucy went
to see Maud and the Baby
Tuesday September 9
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Min and Lucy Irind this forenoon Charles came home to night on the 5 0 clock Train
I tell you we were all glad to see him he is looking well
Wednesday September 10
Min and Charles went to the Winchester fair this Morning Sally Hyndman and Lucy
went Spencerville to the Convention Gennie [Jennie] Staid here Mrs Bower and
Mrs Vanallen here a little while Charles brought me a Gold pen
Thursday September 11
George went to the Fair at Ogdensburg it rained all day
it rained most all day to day
Mr Clarks this Evening
Friday September 12
Lucy came home to night Charles &Min went down to
Saturday September 13
Min made pumpkin pies to day for the first they all came home from Winchester to day
Mr Higgins and his Brother here for Tea and Staid the Evening
Sunday September 14
They all went to Church but me this morning George and Tory went in the Evening
Min and Tory washed
walk a little
Monday September 15
Alec and Tib and Baby here this Afternoon the Baby can
the Girls Iriond this forenoon
Tory went to the Station
Tuesday September 16
Mrs Vanallen here this Afternoon Charles Flora and
Wednesday September 17
Charles Min Flora Flossie & Edith & Martha Clark all went to Town to Mr McDermids
Edith Cummings & Lisa Bain here this Afternoon
Thursday September 18
Robert Wallice here for Tea George & Lucy Tory went to the Socii at Willia Shavers
Friday September 19
Flora Tory & the Children went to Tibs this Afternoon our Boys dug the potatoes in the
Orchard Tory went to Meting at the Station
Saturday September 20
it rained last night it is dull to day
Sunday September 21
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they all went to Church but Min and I and Edith
Monday September 22
Mr and Mrs McDermid here Charles went to the Council
Alec Clarks for a call this Afternoon
Tory and Flora went to
Tuesday September 23
Lucy Flora Tory and Flossie went to Mr Christys this Afternoon Charles Lucy & Flora
called on Mr Smiths and Mrs Frasers Mr Eliot starts for home to morrow
Wednesday September 24
Mr Higgins here for Tea Tib and Alec and SamVanalen and Cas Caselman here in the
Evening Mr Higgins gave Flossie and Edith each a Bible Charlie has one
Thursday September 25
the Thrashing Machine came here this Afternoon Flora and the Children Started to
night I hope they will get home Safe Charles &Min took them to the Station it
is a lovely night
Friday September 26
Mrs Black was here this Afternoon we have 7 Men Thrashing it seems odd
without the Children Tory took up the plants today Tory went down to Church
with Sam V at the Station
this is a nice day
Saturday September 27
they are thrashing yet it is prety cold today
Sunday September 28
they all went to Church in the morning George and Tory went in the Evening
the Girls washed
Monday September 29
I went up to Blacks a little while they finished Thrashing to day
Tuesday September 30
Charles & Lucy went to Town to the Fair Lucy is Judge Sid Shaw and Sam
Gernsey came here to day Tory went down to South Mountain to the Convention to
night George is helping Alec Clark Thrash
OCTOBER
Wednesday October 1
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Sid Shaw Sam Gernsey George Charles &Min all went to Town to the Fair Lucy
and Tory went to the Convention I am all alone for a wonder it is Seldom we are
alone
Thursday October 2
Sid and Sam Gernsey went home today Charles &Min went to Iroquoise to Lish
Everets
Friday October 3
we made Chow Chow and french pickles it rained a little to day
Socii with George to Gim [Jim] Shaws
Saturday October 4
Charles and Min came home to night
Tory went to the
Sunday October 5
Tory and I went to Halville Church this Morning Mr Mires gave the Sacrement
had a good Meting the rest went to the Stone Church George went home tonight
Lucy is making over a dress
coat
Monday October 6
it is a nice day Tory and I went to Town she got a
Tuesday October 7
Tib and Lucretia here to day it rained most all day we had a good visit
Wednesday October 8
Tory and Minnie Shaver went to Mrs Gilroys for diner &Mr Myres for Tea Min and I put up
Some Apples to dry for the first
Thursday October 9
the Girls picked some Apples to day Charles killed a hog Lucy went down to
Winchester to night on the Train
Friday October 10
the Girls finished picking the Apples to day we have a nice lot of them
Saturday October 11
Sam and Tory went down to practice I went down to Tom Christies
Sunday October 12
we all went to the Stone Church this morning Tory went to Halville in the Evening
Monday October 13
the Girls washed the Baggs to day
the Girls patched the Baggs
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Tuesday October 14
it is raining most all day
Wednesday October 15
Min and Tory went to Town to day Tory got her Coat fited
Inkerman
Thursday October 16
Charles took a load of Buckwheat to Inkerman to day
Charles went to
Friday October 17
Charles took another load today Martha Clark &Tory went to Sally Hyndmans this fore
noon and Mr Shavers this Afternoon
Saturday October 18
Charles took an other load of Buckwheat to day he has Sold 207 bushels
Sunday October 19
They all went to Church but me
Monday October 20
Mrs Black had a young Son to day a great big Boy
Tuesday October 21
Min took me down to Tibs this Afternoon George came here to day to help Charles
plow
Wednesday October 22
this is my Birth day 68 today I do thank God that he gives me health and Strength
while he is calling many from time into Eternity
Thursday October 23 and Friday October 24
No entries
Saturday October 25
John came home to night the Business Closed for a week
Sunday October 26
They all came down to Church I saw John at the Church I came home with him was
so glad to see him had 11 pigs to day
Monday October 27
John walked up to Alec Clarks and took his Tea there and Alec brought him up then he
took his Diner to Alec Hyndmans then John and I took Diner at Mrs Vanallens She
Sent for us then he went to Mr Christies and Mrs Clarks and went to Bills Clarks for
Tea
Tuesday October 28
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Charles got in his potatoes to day John went to see Mrs Frasers and Mr Smiths and
John Peters and home for Tea Mr Higgins here for Tea and Staid the Evening
Wednesday October 29
John and Charles went to Town to day George is plowing
Thursday October 30
Charles gave John 10 Bushels of Potatoes he sent them to day John went to see
Mrs Beggs and then went to Clarks for Diner Alec and Tib here this Evening
Friday October 31
John has gone Charles took him to Winchester to Sallys I never expect to see him
again God only knows whether I will or no he had a very nice week
NOVEMBER
it seems lonely
Blacks
Saturday November 1
only 3 of us last night Charles came home to night I went up to
Sunday November 2
Charles and Min went to Church Tory went to Sunday School it rained last night
Monday November 3
the Girls washed and Churned and got in the Cabbage Edith Cumings and Maggie
Black here this Afternoon Charles took a load of Potatoes to Town this forenoon and
drew a load of Cheese this Afternoon
Tuesday November 4
I went down to Mr Beggs to day it snowed a little this forenoon but was very nice this
Afternoon
Wednesday November 5
Mrs Coleman and Mrs Blair all day Charles helped Sam Thrash
went down to Shavers to practice to night
Sam and Tory
this is Thanks Giving day
quarts of Coal Oil to day
Thursday November 6
Charles Lucy & Min went down to Church Charles got 21
a nice day
Friday November 7
Lucy was up to Roberts to see the Baby I am not feeling very well
Tory went to Town to day
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Saturday November 8
it is nice but cold Lucy went to Blacks
Sunday November 9
it rained all day we did not go to Church
Monday November 10
Min painted the floor to day Tory went to Town this morning Charles is plowing
Mr Higgins here and took his Colt home Min and Tory went up to Blacks this Evening
this has been a nice day but cold
Tuesday November 11
Min gave the floor another coat to day I went down to Alec Clarks to day
Wednesday November 12
we are getting very nice weather for this time of Year
Thursday November 13
Min and Tory went to the Manse to the Willing Workers Charles went to See about the
Ditch
Friday November 14
Charly came up after Tory to make a Bonet for Esther Lucy went up to Blacks a little
while a lovely day Charles is helping Sim Workman fix the road Some where
it a little dul to day
night
Saturday November 15
Ed & Lepha Gilroy came here to go to practice they Staid all
Sunday November 16
they open the hall to day at the Station to day 3 sermons we had Mr Dulmage
his Wife and Son and Ed & Lepha for Diner I did not go in the morning went in the
Afternoon Ed Lepha and Tory went in the Evening Ed went home after Church
Lepha is going to Stay til Tuesday night they are going to practice then
Monday November 17
the Girls washed and Churned it rained all day and part of the night
the Council at South Mountain he was very cold when he got home
and they practiced a little it snowed a little to night
Charles went to
Sam was over
Tuesday November 18
A nice Morning Alec Clark here this Morning Charles went the Station for Flower
they practiced to night
Wednesday November 19
Ed and Lepha went home to night it is a nice day
Thursday November 20
Lucy went down to A Hyndmans this Morning I went up to See Mrs Black she is
going home to morrow Sally Hyndman came here and Geny to Staid all night
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Friday November 21
Sally and Geny went home this Afternoon they all went to the Tea Meting at the
Station in the new hall 12 0 clock when they came home
Saturday November 22
Tory went down to help wash the dishes this morning Charles and Min went to Town
to day
Sunday November 23
Charles Min & Lucy went down to Church
Monday November 24
Charles helped Sam kill his pigs to day Willia Hyndman and Mr Alt here for Diner
went to Town in the Afternoon came back &Staid all night they had a 10 Cent
Social to night
Tuesday November 25
William and Alt went down to Alecks this Morning Tory helped wash the dishes from
the Social Mrs Fulton came here to night of the Train had been to Town to get some
teeth filled Charles killed a Beef
Wednesday November 26
Charles went to Otawa to day took a Beef 39 fowls and some Apples it is a lovely
day Samy Workman came here last night to do Chores while Charles is gone
Lucy went to help clear out the Manse for the Social Tory took Mrs Fulton to the
Station
Thursday November 27
Miss Sheik and Mrs Gregory and little Girs here all day
went to the Sosial to night Charles got at 11 to night
Parka Married to night
Min Tory and Samy Workman
tis a lovely night Ema
this is a beautiful day
how long I will Stay
Friday November 28
I am going down to Sallys to night on the Train
went to Robert Parkers to night
Saturday November 29
dont know
it Snowed last night a little
Sunday November 30
I went to Church in the Morning had a Turkey Diner at Roberts John McKerchie
came over for me went to Church in the Evening it is so nice to live close to the
Church tis a great privelige
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DECEMBER
Monday December 1
Robert took me out to Sallies this Afternoon tis very cold found them all well
it is colder still
Tuesday December 2
Sally went to the Springs
Wednesday December 3
it Snowed and Slowed all day the Thrashing Machine came to day
Thursday December 4
this is the first Sleighing the Sleighs and Cutters are running all the time
Friday December 5
No entry
Saturday December 6
Willia finished Thrashing to day
Sunday December 7
Willia Sally Min went to Church it is to cold for me
Monday December 8
No entry
Tuesday December 9
Sally and I went to George Huts to day An &Lucy Ervin Mary Algate to Sallys to night
Wednesday December 10
Sally and I went to Gim Ervings to day it Snowed to day
here a day and a half
the Thrashers has been
Thursday December 11
I came home to day Mrs Mac and Mrs Erving came with me they did not get my
card so we had to get a chance this is a very nice day Peter Everets here for Diner
Friday December 12
it Stormed a little to day but it is nice
Saturday December 13
Charles took us down to Sally Hyndmans this Morning She was not at home so we
had to come back Charles took them to the station to night we had a good visit
Sunday December 14
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Charles Tory and I went to Halville Church
and Tory went to Hexton to Church to night
Min has a bad cold could not go
a nice warm day
Sam
Monday December 15
Tory went to South Mountain to a Concert Lucy came home to night
Tuesday December 16
it is very nice weather nice Sleighing
Tory and Lucy went to Town
he is not well
Wednesday December 17
a nice day Min went down to see Mr Christia [Christie]
Thursday December 18
Sam and Tory went down to practice to night
Friday December 19
Charles helped Mr Blair to Thrash this Afternoon poor Bosie has a very lame leg
Saturday December 20
Charles went to Iraquois this Morning I went to South Mountain Staid there
came back went to Mrs Adams for Diner and Mrs Frasers for Tea
Sunday December 21
Min Tory and I went down to the Stone Church it rained in the Afternoon I am afraid
we will loose our Sleighing
Monday December 22
Lucy and Tory are washing Charles and Min went to Town took some Apples
Some Butter and Some Tallow it has turned cold
it is Stormy to day
blows
Tuesday December 23
it Snows a little while and then the Sun comes out then it Snows and
Wednesday December 24
this is a nice day but very cold Tory went back to Mr Conlys with Sam V and Ed and
Lepha Gilroy Lish Everets and Wife and little Boy came here to night Tory is going
to a Xmas Tree at Hexton from there to Mr Conleys
Thursday December 25
this is Xmas a very cold day Lucy and I went to Alecks Hyndmans to help eat a
Goose we have a Turkey here Tory is going to a Xmas back at Mr Conlys to night
I got a book for my preseant and a Linen Apron Charles got a pair of Slippers Min
got a book Charles and Tory got porrige Bowls
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Friday December 26
it is a little warmer to day Lish and Jane went home this Morning Alec Hyndman
here and Lucy went home with them they are going to have a meting the Willing
Workers Sam Workman here Charles and Sam got 4 loads of Ice
it is warmer to day
home yet
Saturday December 27
it has Snowed all the forenoon and some this Afternoon Tory not
Sunday December 28
Min and Charles went to Church it is very cold Lucy came home with them from
Alecks
Monday December 29
a very cold day Tory came home this Afternoon Ed and Lepha Gilroy Staid for
Tea then they went to South Mountain to practice Howard Spencer here for Tea
Tuesday December 30
this is the coldest day of all cold and clear Tory went down to the Tea Meting to
South Mountain got 2 loads of Ice
it is very cold this morning
got 3 loads of Ice
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Wednesday December 31
I never Saw So much cold weather at one time

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