Christina McLennan Diary, 1897-1905
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== Christina McLennan Diary, 1897-1905... ==
A black front cover with a brown left spine
January 1897
| 1. | 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. | |
| 2. | Soft snow and rain. Murdy died at noon. I got McCrimmon to take McKillop away to green valley. To 1 pan bread tick. | |
| 3. | Sunday. lovely day a large congregation Tassie Dingwall here to stay over night. | |
| 4. | 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 | |
| 5. | Rain and snow today but not cold. Yesterday was as fine as a day in the 1st of May. | |
| 6. | Freezing in the morning, snowing in the evening. Mr. Brown left for Kingston in forenoon Birdie at the manse today. | |
| 7. | Fine bright day womens meeting at the manse. My fee 1.00 offering 25 paid for faithfull witness. | 40. 1.65 |
| 8. | 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. |
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| 9. | Saturday. Fine and soft To 1 panibread 20 1 gall coaloil | 40 |
| 10. | A large congregation morning and evening. | |
| 11. | Sent provender to mill. Jamie cleaned the furnace pipes. To 1 pan bread tick. | |
| 12. | Fine day. | . |
| 13. | Thought to go to prayer meeting. but went to the Manse |
| 15. | Friday. Pa is not very well. | |
| 16. | Raw day | |
| 17. | I did not go to church today. Pa is not well. | |
| 18. | Cold high wind. Birdie is not getting a chance to South Finch. she will try tomorrow | |
| 19. | Mercury fell to 20 below zero At 8 AM was cold all day. I bake in oven To 1 gall coal oil 18. rice 25. sold Snider oats 2 bush. | |
| 20. | Mercury up to zero at 9 A.M. Far and Donald Robertson call in afternoon. Boys draw 1 load of wood from Salunys place. | |
| 21. | Turned soft and snowing. | |
| 22. | 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. | 45 |
| 23. | 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. | |
| 24. | Mercury down at 20 at 7:30 A.M. don't know how much lower it had been. | |
| 25. | Mercury down to 25 this morning and a cold West-wind. Snow drifting ugly day. washed in morning. The manse took fire in basement. | |
| 26. | 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. |
January 1897
| 27. | Fine mild day. Donald Roys' wife and Alick were here this afternoon. Far and Murdy drew wood from Salways. | |
| 28. | Snowing and drifting all day. The boys drew three loads of wood. Had a letter from Uncle Charley. He is in Syracuse. Pa is up again. | |
| 29 | 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. | 25 |
| 30. | Mercury down to 12 below zero this morning. The annual meeting of the church was held last night on the Hill. Pa sent the rent of the rental, let at $4.00. John R. took it. Jimie went to Cornwall Friday and did not get back yet. 10 P.M. | 4 |
| 31. | 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. |
| 1 | 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. | 2.45 |
| 2. | 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. | |
| 3. | 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. | |
| 4. | 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. | 35 |
| 5. | 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. | |
| 6. | Fine soft day. Birdie & Christina went to spend the afternoon at Jimie Dingwall’s. | |
| 7. | Rain roads very bad. Ran went some place Far drove him to Lancaster | |
| 8. | I washed today, & churned. Jimie is assessing | |
| 9. | 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. | 28 16 |
| 10. | 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. | 25 |
February 1897
| 10. | Lillian McLennan from Lancaster called this afternoon. Birdie has the Grippe. | |
| 12. | 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. | |
| 13. | A better attendance at church today. Rev A Matheson preached. To 1 gall coal oul at Frasers tick | |
| 14. | A goodly number out for the day and The Grippe. The offering today was for Foreign Mission. Pa off, 1.50. Murdy is sick. Grip | |
| 15. | Fine day. Jimie went off early. Murdy's symptoms are diptherie. Birdie is not so well today. | |
| 16. | Jimie off early. Murdy is better, feaver down. Birdie as usual. Abrams brought butter gross weight – 38 lbs at 18 cts pr lb . | |
| 17. | Jimie went off early. will not be home tonight. To 1 lb tea 25. Murdy improving. Birdie slowly | 25 |
| 18. | 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. | |
| 19. | I am in for grip. | |
| 20. | Dougalls wife is poorly. had twins. they were buried today. Pa got 50 cts of sugar. | |
| 21. | I came upstairs for the day. | |
| 22. | I am not very well. | . |
| 23. | Boys drawing wood, weather stormy. | |
| 24. | Jimie left to assess, will not be home until Thursday evening. Got 700 flour at Willies 2.40. yeast 3{cut off} |
| 25. | 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 | 15 18 |
| 26. | Friday Fine bright day. sent a letter to Uncle Sandy. Jimie went to Cornwall to S. of S. banquet. | |
| 27. | Fine bright day. Cold wind. To 1 Corn broom Far went to Cornwall. Snider paid two months rent. $6.00. I was doing a little work. | |
| 28. | 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. |
March
| 24 | Sunday 21. buried 23. aged 81. | |
| 25 | 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. | |
| 26 | Pretty good day, some wind and a little snow. Jimie came home about 4 P.M. sick with Grippe | |
| 27 | 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. | |
| 28 | Fine day, made a washing, Far got word to get ready to go to Mexico. | |
| 29 | Wrote to Leitch & Pringle, look like sugar weather. | |
| 30 | Another fine day. | |
| 31 | 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. |
| 1. | 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. | 47 34 |
| 2. | Fine day, roads bad. Marion & I went to Aunt Kates wake in the afternoon. Saw a number of friends. | |
| 3. | To sugar 25. tea 25. | 50 |
| 4. | I was in church and heard Daniel Scott my off 5 cts. | |
| 5. | Gave 2.00 to J. 20 cts to Marion 1.20. to Bird. Jimie is on the mend today on road today on horseback. | |
| 6. | To 3 spools B. thread 22 3 post cards 3. | 15 |
| 7. | Birdie is not well today, has tonsilites | |
| 8. | Randy went to the East Front to fish for pike. Got 4 fine ones. To 1 bottle E oil. | 20 |
| 9. | Fine day. Snow all day. Ground covered. | |
| 10. | Baked in oven. The anniversity of our marriage, And I never thought of it until now. 9 P.M. To 1 lb raisin 8. | |
| 11. | Was in church, My & Marion off 8 cts. | |
| 12. | Washed a few things. Snow mostly all off. Jimie left for North side B. river. | |
| 13. | Warm. Some rain cleaned the furnace pipee. Pa took ill on Sunday. Is better now. Birdie is not gaining very fast. | |
| 14. | 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. | 11 7 |
| 15. | Rev. A Given & A. C. McDonell paid a pastoral call. Jimie got home, had finished the assessing. | |
| 16. | Rain |
April 1897
| 18 | Was in church, not many present. A funeral in afternoon, A William Conroy from the S Branch, who died in Cornwall. | |
| 19. | 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. | |
| 20 | 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. | |
| 21 | Still cold. I made a small washing. | |
| 22. | Fine, but cold wind looks like a change. | |
| 23. | 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. | 17 20 |
| 24. | Some rain Girls drove to Lancaster. | |
| 25. | Fine warm in morning with high wind began to rain in afternoon. | |
| 26. | Morning bright. I washed. In afternoon turned cold & wet. Gave 1.20 to Ran to pay for a Telegram. | |
| 27 | Turned cold in the night. Ground Covered with snow. an ugly day. | |
| 28 | Wednesday snow all off. | |
| 29 | 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. | 38 |
| 30. | 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 |
63 2.40 1.82 |
| 1. | 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 | 2.25 0.45 |
| 2 | Very high wind and many in church off. | 5 |
| 3. | Washed. turned wet. Sold marriage license W. Wood Grant | |
| 4 | Dull and wet | |
| 5 | 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 | 85 50 |
| 6 | Fine day. Prue working in garden W.M.F.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at A.C.'s my offe 25 | 25 |
| 7. | To 1 qrt top onions 15. Girls cleaned the dining room | |
| 8. | Girls cleaned the sitting room 2 3/4 16 butter Murdy has been to Lancaster twice to the dentist | 46 |
| 9 | Fine day. Misquito time today sent many Uncle Donald was here and Siss. A funeral today. A grandchild of John A. Grant | |
| 10 | Dull all day. I washed. Far & Jimie caught each 6 bass | |
| 11 | 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 | 1.60 45 |
| 12 | Set out Cailiflower, 12 tomatoe, And flowers It rained all day. Bird got eye water | |
| 13. | Dull all day. To 2 3/4 butter 45 cts | 45 |
| 14 | Fine day. Mosquitoe out full | |
| 15 | Girls cooked for C. E. At home. Monday night. nut meg 5. Ginger 5 cts 2 1/2 saucage | 35 |
| 16 | Glenn Roy came from Church to stay. for the C.E. social Mr & Mrs H. Robertson and grandchild were here | |
| 17. | Sent the cows to pasture for the first this year. To 2 1/4 butter 40 cts. sugar 25 molasses | 15 80 |
May 1897
| 19. | 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. | |
| 20. | Rain all day | |
| 21. | Rain in forenoon. Murdy, Came home at noon. Far left in the evening for Cleveland en route for Mexico. | |
| 22. | Fine day, Plenty gray frost last night. To 2 bush potatoes at J.A.'s 30-60. 1 lb tea 25 | 87 |
| 23. | Fine in morning but turned to rain Offering today from Presbetry. Aged. Ministers Pa's off | |
| 24 | 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 | |
| 25 | 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 At Fair 1 yds B. silicia 20. 1 yd. tarliton 8. 1 yd. Misqe into net 10. 8 yds dress goods, 15, 1.20 | 75 84 28 1.30 |
| 26. | To 1 pan bread 20. flour 10. 1 pan yesterday | |
| 27. | To 96 lb flour 2.30. To sugar 25 cts 1 pan bread 20 | |
| 28. | To 2 cans salmon 25, 4 3/4 lb steak tick 22. Annie Sandy Ban, here since Wednesday goes home tonight | |
| 29 | Dull and drizzly all day. Farquherson putting out manure. | |
| 30 | Sunday. fine day | |
| 31. | Working at my dress |
| 1. | Tuesday, 57 lbs stew 33. paid 28 cts from Friday Got my blaser from Tassie 50 | 61 50 |
| 2. | Left for Cornwall | |
| 3. | Evening. Got home about 1/2, 5 rained all day. 2 tickets to Cornwall $100. gave Bird 50 for pair rubbers Bot 2 little books, Livingston Moffet Had very good meetings. Stayed at Shaw's | 30 |
| 4. | Cleared up. To beef 35. paid the 28. & 33 | 88 |
| 5. | Some rain. Bird got home, had two flowers for me. canvas 25. straw trimming 23. Archy Kenedy, died today | 30 |
| 6 | A nice Congregation morning & evening my offern | 10 |
| 7. | 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 | |
| 8. | 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 | 45 |
| 9. | Rain all day, Jimie got home 6 P.M. Pa finished drawing stone for barn foundation will finish the mason work tomorrow. | |
| 10. | W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at Dunlops. my off 25. Birdie 10. | 35. |
| 11. | 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 | 50 39 53 |
| 12. | 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 $300 has paid $1200 this winter up till now. Tea 25. | |
| 13. | Mr. Laird of Martintown preached in afternoon & evening. | |
| 14 | Made a bit washing. To sugar | 25 |
| 15 | Baked in oven. Boys went to Lancaster |
June 1895{7?}
| 16. | To. sausages 20, stew 24. | 44 |
| 17. | Fine day done a little weeding in onions. | |
| 18. | Marion & Murdy went to Cornwall to the school games. Cornwall won on Lacrosse and is ahead of Williamstown. Gave Marion | 10 |
| 19. | Done some weeding and planted beans. Murdy hoed potatoes & corn. Beef 54 cts. | |
| 20. | Fine day but cool. Mr. McKay of Summerston preached. Mr. Mathewson in evening. | |
| 21 | Monday, washed. | |
| 22. | 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. | |
| 23. | To 100 flour at Willies 2.20. | |
| 24 | Baked in oven. To sugar 25. | |
| 25 | To sausage 27 cts. | |
| 26. | 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. | 15 |
| 27 | I went to Mr. Watsons preaching. he had communion. | |
| 28 | To rice & raisins 20 cts. occasional drizzles | |
| 29. | To stew 18 sausage 25. Gentle rain. 9 P. M | |
| 30 | 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. |
| 1. | 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. | 35 20 71 |
| 2 | To 2 3/4 butter 44, beef stew 27 | 71 |
| 3 | To sugar 25. | |
| 4 | Very hot. Mercury, up to 84. Mr. Given at home and preached. | |
| 5 | I washed in Morning. got 1 1/2 lbs butter 24. corn starch 10 cts. Mercury, up to 94 | |
| 6 | 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. | |
| 7. | Girls all back from Lancaster reports a good time Bessie co helfer calf. her second | |
| 8. | 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. | |
| 9 | Very hot Mr Given preached very few in church | |
| 10 | 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 | 1.1 39 |
| 11. | 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 | |
| 12. | Rain To 1 pan bread 25 | |
| 13. | To 4 lbs stew 20. rain again | |
| 14 | More rain. | |
| 15 | Fine day looks like dry weather. | |
| 16 | Another fine day. From Bessie 6 1/2 lb stew 1/2 lb sausage from McKewin | 39 15 |
July 1897
| 16. | To butter 48 cts. Farquherson put in 1 load hay | |
| 17. | Fine day. Far. " two loads, hay. Had a paper from Far." Mexio Herald. | |
| 18. | A pretty good congregation. Alick Scott preached. Mr. & Mrs. Far Robertson called. | |
| 19. | Birdie washed. Rosie 5 lb. stew 30. To 1 pan bread 20. yeast 5. sugar at John A.'s 9 lbs 50. | 75 |
| 20. | Our young folk went to Templee Pic Nic | |
| 21. | Hot day to 1 pan bread 20. starch 10. | 30 |
| 22. | 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. | 20 50 50 |
| 23. | 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. | 52 |
| 24 | Rain all forenoon. Cleared up at 3 P.M. D. Roy's brought the butter. Jimie gave me 700 | |
| 25 | Cloudy day. An average congregation. Morning and evening. C. E.'s of South Branch were down. | |
| 26 | Fine day. Jimie cut home meadow. Birdie washed. | |
| 27. | 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. | |
| 28. | 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. | 55 |
| 29. | Wet 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 |
| 1. | Sunday a good many in church | |
| 2. | Getting Pa ready for the Springs. | |
| 3. | 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 | |
| 4. | Rain last night, dull all day. To sulphur fly poison 25. Sent $2.00 by Tassie Smith to Eatons for shoes for the girls | 2.25 |
| 5. | Went with Mr. Given to Woman Meeting at Jimie Dingwalls My offering 25. Birds 10. | 35 |
| 6. | To 3. lbs cheese 30 | |
| 7. | Jimie took Marion to Lancaster to dentist. | |
| 8. | Fine day. A large congregation. | |
| 9. | Mrs. Jack McPherson & Mifs Gray took tea with us To sugar 25. cheese 20. Paid Tassie 25 for Express on girls’ shoes. | 70 |
| 10. | Rain all day. | |
| 11. | Rain all night. Pa came home. | |
| 12. | 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. | 25 |
| 13. | To sugar 25. Pa is not well since he came home. | 25 |
| 14. | 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?} | 35 23 X50 |
| 15. | Fine day. a good many in church. | |
| 16. | Washed. it looks like rain. To 1 pan bread To 100 flour 2.40 Killed an old hen | x20 x2.40 |
| 17. | 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. | 20 1.50 |
| 18. | Pa some better today. To cheese 30 cts. To 5 1/2 lb butter 1.04 | 30 1.04 10.52 |
August 1897
| 19. | Thursday | |
| 20. | To sugar 25. | |
| 21. | ||
| 22. | I was not in church. Pa is not doing well | |
| 23. | Washed today. To 1 pan bread. To bre | 20 |
| 24. | Rain in evening. baked. To butter 45. | 45 |
| 25. | 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. | |
| 26 | Cloudy, all day. A pic nic on the Sourth Branch. All our boys went but J.C. Bird to Apple Hill | |
| 27. | Fine day. not a harvest day, To sausage and steak. 45 cts | +45 |
| 28. | Fine day. To 1 gall coal oil 18cts. 3 lb butter D Roys 50
D. H. McDonald paid $2.00 for rent. Pidgeon shaved Pa. Marion was all week sick with tooth ache. Had a letter from Far |
68 |
| 29. | Very fine day. Pa sent $100 for organist fund | |
| 30. | Very fine day. Bird & I made a large washing J. C. Brown went to Dominionville yesterday. Pa is around today and eats harty. | |
| 31. | 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 |
40 25 +74 50 |
- Got on Saturday 11th of September. 4 baskets of peaches from Uncle Sandy. Preserved them. Got 42 ln Sugar at Willie $200 tick
| 1. | 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 | |
| 2. | 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. | |
| 3. | 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 | 40 |
| 4 | Fine day | |
| 5 | Another fine Not a large congregation | |
| 6 | Getting ready for the Exhibition sending flower Astors Pansys Phlox Drum "Sweet Peas, boquet To sugar 25, To 25 lbs flour 75 | |
| 7. | Tuesday, not many at The Fair, today Very fine. | |
| 8. | 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 | |
| 9. | 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 | |
| 10. | 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 |
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| 11 | The load who went Thursday to Van Kleek Hill got home at 6 A.M. Birdie is very tired * {see line before September 1897} | |
| 12. | Turned cool. A very pleasant day. | |
| 13. | Bird, Marion, Jimie & Myself are sick. A bad cold like Lagrippe. | |
| 14. | J.C. Brown left for Toronto. he will not be back until next Summer. Murdy went |
September 1897
| {14. cont.} | To Alexandria, to a Conservative Meeting to select a candidate for the Local House D.R. McDonald was chosen. | |
| 15 | Snider paid $600 for rent. To 1 lb tea = 25. 2 {line?} To 1 gall coal oil | 18 |
| 16 | Fine day | |
| 17 | ||
| 18 | To 1 pan bread 24 Churned | |
| 19 | William Campbell died at 1 A.M. Birdie Pa & I went to the wake | |
| 20 | Made a washing. | |
| 21 | A large funeral, Service in the Church. To 5 loaves 30. | |
| 22 | To 2 quarts vinegar 20 mixed spices 5. 2 lb brown sugar 8 Marion went with Murdy to Alexandria 1 pan bread 25. | 25 |
| 23 | 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. | 25 39 20 |
| 24. | 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 | |
| 25 | Very fine day I baked in oven | |
| 26 | Fine day in forenoon, began to rain at 2 P.M. did not rain much. Mr. McLean, student, preached. | |
| 27. | I washed. turned cold. | |
| 28. | Frost last night. Sent letter to Sandy 3 cts papers Far
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| 30 | went with him. Yesterday 29th Murdy went to Lochiel got home the same day. Pa wrote J. M. McLennan Chicago yesterday. Very fine day. |
| 1 | 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 | |
| 2. | Another fine Jimie off again, drew wood for furnace in forenoon, A letter from Far | |
| 3 | Fine day frost last night; A Mr McCallum from Greenfield preached Jimie not back yet 4. P.M. | |
| 4 | Fine day. made black dye sugar 25 cts soda 5 nutmeg 5. | 30 |
| 5 | 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. | |
| 6 | Dull day Pa husking corn. | |
| 7 | 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 | |
| 8 | Fine day Friday before communion Mr. Matheson preached to a small congregation. Got the prize money 11.25 | |
| 9 | Rev P. Langil preached to a small congregat. | |
| 10 | Large Congregation. Offering for Home Mission Pa's off. 1.25 Got pears & grapes on Saturday |
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| 11. | Preserved the grapes, Frost on Sunday see 5/8 inch | |
| 12 | Jimie got $1.00 of sugar at R. McDougalds 21 lb |
1.00 |
| 13 | Fine day Uncle Donald was hurt yesterday by a dehorned bull. they say he is no danger. | |
| 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 |
October 1897
| 14 | Very fine day. Pa sent to Montreal for $5.00 of timothy got 110 lbs. McCrimmon took it from Lancaster. paid for express | 5.00 50 |
| 15 | The C.E's social last night was good my ticket 15. Farquherson took the hay seed today To 3 lbs sausages 30 | 15 |
| 16 | Warm summer heat. | |
| 17. | Cold wind. | |
| 18. | Cold and raw. Pidgeon By. $2.00. Murdy went north. | |
| 19 | Very fine day. Quite warm. We washed the windows on outside | |
| 20 | Fine day. high wind. A. C. McDonald’s bush is on fire (or rather the muck, And there is lots of smoke. | |
| 21 | Fine day | |
| 22 | Another warm day. To 4 1/2 lb sausages 25. | |
| 23 | Very fine day. I was at Sniders all night They have a new boy. about 8 P.M. weighs 13 lb | |
| 24 | A large congregation. It was union. A.M. Mr McKay of Toronto preached a mifsionary sermon | |
| 25 | Monday Bird & I went to the Gore. We called at Mrs H McGillis | |
| 26 | Lovely day I called at Watsons, Farquhersons & Urquharts | |
| 27 | Wednesday. Lovely day, Got 3 turkeys. Prue diggin garden | |
| 28 | Fine day. rained a little in forenoon. | |
| 29. | Fine cold day took up dahlia, Covered strawbers Prue until 10.30 A.M. To beef 44 cts | |
| 30 | 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 | |
| 31 | A good congregation. And a good sermon evening meetings very good |
| 1 | Monday drizzled all day Creamery opened | |
| 2 | covered rose bushes took up narcisses root Tp 1 1/2 sausage 15. 1 lb steak 10 | |
| 3 | 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. | |
| 4 | Fine and bright W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at John A's. my offering 10. | |
| 5 | 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 | 66 77 |
| 6 | Saturday. Fine day. | |
| 7 | Cold day not many in church. Good Sermon. | |
| 8 | 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 | |
| 9 | Snow about 2 inches. To 4 lb steak 40. 1 lb pork. 10 | 50 |
| 10 | Some rain today. And frose it {dark?} 1 gall coal oil | |
| 11. | Murdy left for Lochiel at 6. A.M. P.M. turned wet. Mary McIntyre spent the afternoon here To 2 loaves from Christeene 12 | |
| 12 | 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 |
2.75 |
| 13. | Old man on rampage last night. {Loked?} the M.D. Kate is prompter I think. | |
| 14 | 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 | 50 |
November 1897
| 15 | Monday. Done a small washing | |
| 16. | Cold, very like winter | |
| 17 | Nothing new. To 2 1/2 lbs steak 25. Pa got the meat cutter on Monday 1.50. | |
| 18 | Very cold ice on the river | |
| 19 | Skating on the river | |
| 20 | 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 | |
| 21. | Cold not many in church roads rough | |
| 22. | Bright day. I washed. To 1 gall coal oil 28 box matches 10 called at J.A.'s in evening, Mrs Shaw was there. | 28 |
| 23. | 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 | |
| 24 | 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 | |
| 25 | Thanksgiving day, had preached not many out snow fell about 9. A.M. turned to rain Becke Sharpe has a party tonight not a pleasant evening | |
| 26 | Rain and drizzle all day. Uncle Donald & Far were here they brought a small cheese, about 42 lb | |
| 27 | Done our usual Saturday work. Baked in oven | |
| 28 | Sunday. Cold and bright. Temperance Sermon. Mr Given preached from Isaiah 28 chap 2 text from 14 to 22 verses, A splendid address | |
| 29 | Done the washing. Very fine day. | |
| 30 | 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 | 50 |
| 1 | Wednesday. Began to snow about 6.30 a.m. Snowed all day. | |
| 2 | 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 | |
| 3. | To 10 lbs stew 50 cts High concert tonight | |
| 4 | Rain and frost Old Adolphus fall dead | |
| 5. | Rain A Mr Wear from Avonmore preached. Mr Given was at Avonmore | |
| 6. | 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 | |
| 7 | Snowing all day. Murdy went to Cornwall as a Jurer To 9 lbs beef 50 cts. 200 flour 2.80 not paid | |
| 8. | Very fine day. mild, moon full tonight | |
| 9. | Turned soft. Ewen McLennan came to visit Kate. | |
| 10. | 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 | 20 |
| 11. | 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. | |
| 12 | Dull day (no snow rain or frost) not many in church | |
| 13 | Rain all day. | |
| 14 | Fine dull day. Made the washing, did not hang it out | |
| 15 | 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 |
December 1897
| 16. | Cleared up . Got 1 gall coal oil 20 | |
| 17. | 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. | |
| 18 | Jimie went to Lancaster to meet the boys. Pete & Murdy, who won the debate. Ugly day. | |
| 19. | Cold day, not enough snow for sleighs. Jimie took the sleigh to Lancaster yesterday. The road was bad Very few in church | |
| 20. | 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} | |
| 21. | More snow today. sleighs on the road today Murdy was on the Branch yesterday, he went to Laggan by train today. | |
| 22 | Turned stormy. Murdy got home in the evening Jimie is turning his big over coat | |
| 23. | To yeast 5 cts. Some snow all day. D.M. Robertson and Papa went out to the 7th to see lots. 17. 18. | |
| 24. | McCrimmon bought 1 turkey 19 1/2 lbs 95 cts. | |
| 25. | Fine day for Christmas All our folk went to the social Pa gave Birdie 25 cts We sent 1 loaf bread 1 cake. | |
| 26. | Nice warm day, not many in church. Widow Duncan McDonald's (McKesec) died this morning after a weeks illness | |
| 27 | Pretty frosty. I washed today. | |
| 28 | Fine bright day. mercury 10. below zero at 8 A.M. Done white clothes today. | |
| 29 | To sugar 25 cream tartar 10. coal oil 20 | 55 |
| 30. | We were all at the consert last night. Pa bot 3 tickets 1.50 The night was fine. And a large audience. | |
| 31. | Hatty came today, to stay until Monday Murdy went to Laggan or Kenyon. |
| 1. | 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. | |
| 2. | Fine day, not many in church Jimie drove Hatty home. Week of prayer. | |
| 3 | Our folk got home between 10 & 11. last night | |
| 4 | 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 |
2.65 |
| 5 | Cold yet, Prayer Meeting in Watsons Hall | |
| 6 | 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 | |
| 7. | Another fine day. Thomas Welling, miller of Martintown was buried there today | |
| 8. | 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 | |
| 9 | Fine day. a pretty large congregation both morning & evening. Winnipeg hockey team played in Cornwall yesterday Jimie was up with Randy | |
| 10 | Fine day | |
| 11. | Another fine day, but frosty. The Sabbath School entertainment came off last night It was very good and there was a ra |
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| 12. | Kind of a rain and sleet all day. Murdy did not get home from Irraquois he went yesterday morning. | |
| 13. | Soft the trees are covered with ice & snow two branches broke off the pine in our door yard. heavy branches are touching the ground. |
January 1898
| 14. | 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. | |
| 15. | 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. | |
| 16. | Sunday. Very fine day. calm & bright I was not in church | |
| 17. | Cold, My cold is better. Pidgeon. 50 cts for rent | |
| 18. | 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. | |
| 19. | To 1 bottle Ellectric oil ln sugar Murdy went to Alexandria this Morning, got home 8. P.M. Heavy {fog?} tonight | |
| 20. | Murdy went to Cornwall. Jimie came at noon Bird 5 P.M. | |
| 21 | Mary D. Roy came to remain until Sundy. It is snowing. Marion came at 6. P.M. Murdy got 1 Kettle honey. | |
| 22. | Saturday. snowed all day. boys went to Lancaster | |
| 23. | Still snowing, not many in church | |
| 24. | Storm ceased. Jimie went out with snow plough Got 1 1/2 lb butter on Saturday, 18 cts pr lb. tick | |
| 25. | I am not so well today. I am going to finish Ran's vest. To 2 1/2 yds braid | 20 |
| 26. | To vest buttons 10 cts. Jimie and Murdy went to Cornwall | |
| 27. | To 8 1/2 lbs stew 51 cts tick. | |
| 28. | Mary McIntyre took dinner with us. Mrs Elder called. | |
| 29. | Mary D, Roy. took dinner with us. The girls drove her home Snider paid $5.00 | |
| 30. | Lovely day. Mercury at 7. P.M. 29, some say 32. 12 all day. | |
| 31. | Stormy still cold. George McDonald came with silver polish. |
| 1. | Tuesday, Very stormy. Ran left for Toronto | |
| 2. | George McDonald got pay for silver polish 25 cts | 25 |
| 3. | Birdie went to W.F.M.S. meeting to John Ross' Council meeting | |
| 4. | Very fine day not so cold. Jimie drew about 1/4 cord of maple | |
| 5 | 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 | 2.85 |
| 6. | Very fine day. Rev. Kenneth McD preached in Hepshabath {Hephzibah}. Racoon . left L for Jimie | |
| 7. | 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 | 10.89 |
| 8. | Randy got back I did not see him | |
| 9. | Papa & Murdy went to Lancaster. Pa took his cloth to Fraser. To 1 yd Turkish towelry. | 25 |
| 10. | Fine day. sold 2 doz. eggs got raisins - 30 | |
| 11. | Friday, of our Communion. Rev. N. McKay preach not many in church. Had a letter from Far | |
| 12. | Rev. K. McDonald preached, Rain today. | |
| 13. | A Large congregation. Offering for F. Mifsion Pa's off. $2.00. Randy is getting ready to go to the Klondyk | |
| 14. | Very fine day. | |
| 15. | Randy left this evening. Birdie had her S.S. class. on Saturday to tea. Got sugar 25 cts 2 lbs butter 36 | 61 |
| 16. | 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 |
February 1898
| 17. | 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 | |
| 18 | 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 | |
| 19. | Fine day. D. M McPherson has a political meeting in St Andrews Hall tonight | |
| 20. | 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. | |
| 21. | Monday. snowing yet and storming, no travel | |
| 22. | 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 bulge on them | |
| 23. | Storm ceased but a little snow falling all day. If it turns warm we will have a flood | |
| 24 | Fine day people on the roads today. This has been the worst storm in years. | |
| 25 | Doing a little house cleaning. washed windows & doors in my bedroom. Mifs Francis Willard died in New York on the 18 | |
| 26. | Pa & Murdy went to Lancaster Pa got his suit making cost $4.50. trimming 25. D.R.'s meeting here | 4.75 |
| 27. | Sunday fine day. roads bad. | |
| 28 | 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. | 25 94 |
| 1 | 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 | |
| 2 | 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 | |
| 3. | 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. | 45 |
| 4 | Very fine day. our folk were at the C.E. social last night. got $11. Marion & I went to the Gore |
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| 5 | Jimie went to Alexandria. Pidgeon by 75 cts. | |
| 6 | Very fine day, good congregation |
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| 7. | Made a washing | |
| 8. | 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?} | 8__ |
| 9. | 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. | |
| 10 | Fine day. All our young folk went to Glen Walter to visit the R. T. {Royal Templars} | |
| 11. | 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 | |
| 12 | Began to rain at 6. A.M. Thawing | |
| 13 | Showery all day. Very warm for March. | |
| 14 | Fine day. freezing a little. Farquherson Thrashing. | |
| 15 | 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 | 8 5 |
March 1898
| 16 | 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. | |
| 17 | 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 | |
| 18 | Another fine day. The Royal Templers of T had a consert in the Hall And had George Fax of Belleville. gave him $2500 took in $19.50 |
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| 19 | Fine day. sold 3 doz eggs, 39 cts, To sugar 25 pepper 7 ballance in cash | |
| 20 | Another fine day, not many in church. wheels are the veicles. not runners | |
| 21. | Frost last night. Did not show much today. Got 3 lbs of flour from Dunlop 8 cts. | |
| 22. | The females in the R.T. {Royal Templars} gave cake & coffee to the Council ladt night it was a surprise | |
| 23 | Lovely weather. Good run of sap | |
| 24 | The R.T. Council are invited to J. Dingwall Kings' Road to a taffy party tomorrow night. | |
| 25 | 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 | |
| 26 | Fine day, Mary Roy, came here Jimie got fish he made a new net | |
| 27 | Mr Given is away. I went to hear Mr Watson | |
| 28 | Fine day, a warm drizzle I made some morning calls got 41. eggs today | |
| 29 | Nice day. | |
| 30 | Rain | |
| 31 |
| 1 | Friday, fine and cold, To 1 pan bread Murdy 20 1 lb che | 32 |
| 2 | Cold and raw looks like snow | |
| 3. | Cold and frosty, not many in church | |
| 4 | Hard frost last night. Sold 3 doz eggs 30 got rice | |
| 5 | Snow. An ugly day. Got 3 1 gall tins at Raymonds. To medecine for Pa 60 cts | |
| 6 | Still cold. To. 1 pan bread 24. | |
| 7. | W. {Womens} Meeting at Elders. I was not there. | |
| 8 | Fine day warm. Pa in bed all day. | |
| 9 | Fine Pa is some better. Mrs D Laroque By $200 for Fars rent yesterday | |
| 10. | Very fine day. An Easter sermon. | |
| 11 | Fine day | |
| 12 | ||
| 13. | Jimie told me Mary McIntyre sprain her knee at Jack McPhersons I went and brought her here | |
| 14. | Pa and I went to Lancaster to see Jessie McLennan Paid Marions teeth 12.50 Marions $3.00 | 12..50 3.-- |
| 15. | To 1 lb tea 25. 1 pan bread 24 | 49 |
| 16. | To 100 flour 2.85 1 gall coal oil | 3 5 |
| 17. | A pretty good congregation | |
| 18 | To 13 1/2 butter 18. 63. salt 10 | 75 |
| 19 | Murdy left yesterday for Vancouver B.C. by the C.P.R. to see Randy | |
| 20 | Began to wash. Mary is down stairs | |
| 21. | Drizzling all day. {written in pencil} Pidgeon By 50 cts sent | |
| 22 | Friday. Fine day. | |
| 23 | Nothing unusual | |
| 24 | A pretty large Congregation | |
| 25. | Mrs Grinley was buried. Very cold wind Mrs Duncan Chisholm died last night | |
| 26. | Birdie & I went to the Gore to the wake house. found the family. all well And Composed |
April 1898
| 25 | 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, 100 | |
| 26 | Birdie & myself went to Chisholms and called at Roys on our return. | |
| 27 | Mrs Chisholm was buried today, A large funeral, Joe Ann McLennan called today. Had a letter from Far | |
| 28 | Cold east wind. To 1 lb tea 25. To butter 10 Marion got samples from Eatons | 85 |
| 29 | Fine day. weather, no vegetation good and cool for seeding. | |
| 30 | Fine day, Jimie went to Alexandria with D.R. to Archie McPhee's funeral. Mary McIntyre went to see Peter and the Murchisons |
| 1 | Sunday Rev Hastie of Cornwall p{r}eached in the morning. Gordon Smith in the evening. Mr Given was in Cornwall | |
| 2 | Fine day. done some washing | |
| 3 | Baked in oven. not good bread | |
| 4. | To 1 lb tea 25. butter 50. | |
| 5. | Birdie and I were at Womans Meeting at A.C. McDonald's. I paid my fee 100 | |
| 6 | Jimie is varnishing. M. J. buggy. To stew 25. | 25 |
| 7 | Done a little in garden, sowed onions beets, carrots, Mangols, lettuce, summer savory on the 4th. The raspberry strawberry came today. I planted it | |
| 8. | Fine day. The wind Keeps cold | |
| 9. | Mary left today, for Urquharts. An old man Smith came for her | |
| 10 | We planted the post office lot with potatoes today. | |
| 11 | Began to rain. Paper & Jimie went to Salway farm and sowed a mixture of Timothy & grasses | |
| 12 | Cold and a slow drizzle. bot a turkey 10 eggs | |
| 13. | Cold and rain. Bot 3 lb sausages. 30. stew 20 | 50 |
| 14 | Worked in garden | |
| 15. | A large Congregation Uncle Donald and Mary {age?} were here | |
| 16 | Washed & worked in garden. had Prue all day. planted corn. some top onions cucumbers. fixed strawberries Murdy came | |
| 17. | 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 | 53 |
May 1898
| 18 | No sign of Murdy's boil breaking | |
| 19. | Pa went to Cornwall by train. Birdie drove him to the Gore. He got the Statutes bot 1 lb tea at Shaw's 25 | 25 |
| 20 | I sowed carrots And onions (tops. 1 qrt 15) | 15 |
| 21 | 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 |
15 68 75 18 40 |
| 22 | Rain today I did not go to church | |
| 23 | Showery all day. Birdie was {bed.?} Kate went home. Their man came for her | |
| 24 | Tuesday Queens birth day, rain all day, done very little work | |
| 25. | Rain all day. Had a letter from Randy. Mailed at Glenora. B.C. written on the 13 | |
| 26 | Sent a letter to Randy. Peony sold to Cornwall. | |
| 27. | Ro butter 40 cts bread 14. 2 1/2 lbs pork 25 To 3 lbs steak 30 tick 100 flour 3.75 | 79 4.5 |
| 28. | We got our clock fixed yesterday by little McRae 50 cts | |
| 29. | Rained a light shower in afternoon A pretty large Congregation | 50 |
| 30. | Dull day, had Prue fanning oats | |
| 31. | 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. |
| 1 | Wednesday. Jimie has just left for the Front with 33 bags of oats | |
| 2 | Thursday. Womans meeting in vestery, not many present my offr, 10 cts | |
| 3. | Got the money from Cornwall butcher $33. Gave Jimie 8-. Bot 2 lb butter 18 = 36 | |
| 4. | To beef 48. sausages 15. 1 white wash brush 20 | 80 |
| 5 | A large congregation. Collection for {?} scenes. Pa's offering $1.00 | |
| 6 | Paid McPherson for butter1.05. sugar 2.00 got last summer window glass 15 cts | 3.1. 15 |
| 7. | 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. | 33 7 |
| 8 | Rain this afternoon. Our white helfer had a calf yesterday | |
| 9 | 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 | 35 |
| 10 | 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. | 34 |
| 11 | 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 | 35 |
| 22. | Sunday. Rain a small congregation. | |
| 13. | 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 |
8 11 25 8.39 |
| 14 | to 1 kettle lard 35. sugar 25. cream tartar 30 | 90 |
June 1898
| 14 | 1 qrt molasses 15. 3 lb raisins 25 2 lb butter 34. Getting ready for S.S. pic nic at Hamiltons Island Saturdy | 40. |
| 15.. | Rain today. we got a telegram from Far he will be home on Friday | |
| 16. | Far got home. he looks thin | |
| 17. | Fine day. | |
| 18 | rain.The folk went to the pic nic | |
| 19. | more rain. Very few in church | |
| 20. | Rain I did not wash, went to Gore | |
| 21. | Weeding in garden. Jimie left for Kingston | |
| 22. | 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 | 1.15 44 |
| 23 | Rain | |
| 24. | The Friday before Communion. Mr Burnet preached & christened a baby of Givens Jean | |
| 25 | Mr Graham preached | |
| 26 | Kenneth H McLennan buried today. Died on Friday. A large Congregation. Heavy rains Offering for F.E. & Aug. Pa offr. $100 | |
| 27. | Rain. | |
| 28. | C. E's have a lawn social tonight on McCrimmans lawn, strawberries & ice cream | |
| 29 | The entrance Exams, began yesterday Lancaster Township have an Ex at depot soup bone 12 ct, Murdy left for Toronto | |
| 30. | 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 |
| 1 | Friday. Nice day. Jimie will be home tomorr | |
| 2. | To 1 pan bread 24. 2 lb butter 34. 1 qrt vinagre | 68 |
| 3. | Sunday. Very hot day. mercury 96. About 8.P.M. there was a thunder shower | |
| 4. | We got no Montreal paper since Friday until today I washed. 1 pan bread | 24 |
| 5 | 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 | 28 20 |
| 6 | Sent the calf to Lancaster. Murdy came home | |
| 7. | W. Meeting in vestry. my off. 25. Bird's 10 .To 1 lb tea 25. 1 pan bread 25. 2 lbs butter 34 | 35 84 |
| 8. | 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 | |
| 9 | Saturday baked in oven 1 pan paint 35 Have the Kitchin another coat | 35 |
| 10 | 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 | |
| 11. | Frost last night, Marion got 2 qrts raspberries | |
| 12 | Tuesday. Fine day. Pa birthday. 78 years Birdie left for Alexandria with G. Elder. Far & Marion went to Cornwall | |
| 13. | Another fine day. | |
| 14. | Bird got home in evening. | |
| 15. | To butter 45 cts. 1 corn broom. Lizzie Brown came on the evening train | |
| 16. | Fine day. To beef 30 pork 15 mutton 20 stew 18 | 83 |
July
| 16. | Very fine day. To beef pork & Mutton 83 | |
| 17. | Fine day a large congregation. Mrs Gordon Smith of Lancaster was buried this Afternoon. | |
| 18 | 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. | |
| 19. | Hot day. To 1 lb tea 30. sugar 25. To 100 sugar canned the berries. Mercury over 90 | 1.55 |
| 20. | Washed very hot 95. Mrs Burton & Minnie Cameron spent part of the day, here, on their way to the Island | |
| 21. | A shower in the morning. fly poison 5 Pa. paid 100 subscription to Glengarrian Yesterday | 5 |
| 22. | Fine day. very hot. | |
| 23. | Hot day. 5 lb pork 50. beef 40. mutton 14 tick | 1.4 |
| 24 | Large congregation REv. A McGillivary preach in morning. Rev. W Dunnett in evening | |
| 25 | Hot. toward evening had wind & rain | |
| 26. | Hot. Paid McKewin 1.00 for Saturdays beef, And am owing 30. for ballance on todays beef | |
| 27. | Hot again | |
| 28. | Jimie went to R. T's {Royal Templars} meeting at Lancaster with Lizzie and Marion. | |
| 29. | Hot. |
| 1. | Monday., Mary McIntyre was hear all night she thinks to go to J.H. Roberstons today To 1 lb tea 4 lbs sugar, tick | 55 |
| 2. | 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 | |
| 3. | Minnie & Bruce McLennon were here last night until midnight | |
| 4 | 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 | 30 20 |
| 5 | Baked in oven. Lizzie & Marion drove to Lancaster, in afternoon, Had a shower | |
| 6. | 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 | 60 45 |
| 7. | Fine day, a large congregation. Rev W. Dunnett Conducted the evening service. | |
| 8. | Mrs. John McIntosh was buried today. Funeral left John W. Calders 2d Lancaster | |
| 9 | To beef 35 cts | |
| 10. | Fine day To sugar 25 | 25 |
| 11. | Another fine day | |
| 12. | Murdy left for Calidonia with Tupper | |
| 13. | Pa left by train for Caledonia To stew 24 cts " to lamb 35. 1/2 cream tartar 10. Willies, 3 bags oats | 24 45 |
| 14 | Fine day. Rev. A. Scott preached Given at Perth | |
| 15 | 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 | 45 28 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
March 1900
19. Monday. Cloudy, looks like rain. Murdy and I to town with the sleigh. The sleighs to be put away. This is the first time Kitty was plaited since mine went off. There has not been a sign of the cow yet. 7 ½ lbs butter 30¢, clover, honey 20¢.
20. Still cold. Long dress and 3 loads of wood. No news from Montreal. The Capital of the Orange Free State is surrendered to Lord Roberts. Everywhere a little fire.
21. Got home a small load of straw. Kitty has sprained her shoulder. The weather cold.
22. 7 ¾ lbs butter 60¢.
23. ½ gallon milk 10¢.
24. Fine day, bright but cold. High wind, 1½ gallons molasses 23¢.
25. Very fine day, but still cold. Collection for India famine fund. Myself and A.J. to church.
26. The first spring working day. Washed. Murdy drove 6 loads of **wood**. Had Frederick with him. Kitty had a heifer calf last night. 7½ lbs butter 35¢. Heard that Mrs. Simpson went to Cornwall today to have an operation for appendicitis, and died under the operation. Old Mrs. Donnald was buried today. Duncan Grant (Carpenter) died today, aged 88.
27. Fine day, no news from Annie. Posted a letter to Kincardine to Sandy, postage 10¢.
28. Fine day. A card from Annie.
29. Drawing wood in the morning. Got the first milk from the cow. Lauder cutting hay and sowing corn. Mrs. Murdy was [illegible].
30. Still cold, the weather good. They were out picking up stones. Little but snow scattered about.
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October 1905
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Monday, two funerals in our cemetery. 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. Snow and drizzle.
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