Christina McLennan Diary, 1883-1888

Title

Christina McLennan Diary, 1883-1888

Creator

Christina McLennan

Source

Glengarry County Archives

Date

1883-1888

Language

English

Coverage

19th Century, Glengarry County, Charlottenburg Township, Ontario

Date Created

July 12, 1883

Medium

Scanned Manuscript

Transcription

{Diary Cover = black border, marbled black and brown board white paper taped on top half}



COPIED

JULY 1883 To FEB 1888

F.D. McLennan COLL

B - 5

CHRISTINA McLennan DIARY

{Newspaper clippings have been pasted on these two pages. circa N 18, 1886 from date on one article}

{Hand writing Eveln McLennan {Shel?} 1885 Feb {written below this} 1919 1880 ES

{On the left hand side, newspaper clipping have been pasted with date November 27. one article is dated Alexandria Wed. Nov. 1886}.}

July 1883

12 Orangemans day, this is Duncans birth day, he is pulling daisies out of the meadows on Pegons farm
13 Friday Social in St Hall. Children practising pieces. I baked a few cakes, and done some other work and my foot is pretty sore I am putting vinegar and wormwood on to it, frst it was cold water then Magnetic ointment then high {wines and woomers?} now vinear and wormwood.


for social




.10
14 Rained last night. Pa and boys will finish the daisy today
15 Sunday fine and sunshine and cool hundreds of birds in our garden the children were in church Miss Chisholm & Mrs Burton were at our house I got another cure salt water as hot as I can bear it raining a little
16 Rained last night fine day. Pa & Murdy began to shingle the Post Office. Alick Stoof is cutting our meadows he is getting the hay and weeds


Pa bought at Gadboe's 7 lbs codfish & shingle nails



.56
17 Fine I am hobbling pretty well today churned before breakfast and put the dough in the pans. forenoon picked the currants.

July 1883 $0.00

17 To 4 1/2 lbs beef steake from McIntyre 10 cts. Birdie 1/2 Camic {cambric} black went to pick Raspeberries .25
18 Well Alick Brown came today, Pa and Murdy went to Lancaster to meet him he came on the morning train. Bird got 6 qrts of berries yesterday. Murdy went to Cornwall to see Barnums circus today
19 Got 70 lbs granulated sugar at Dell Kes. 1.00 I boiled currants made jelly & Jam 1.--
21. I worked too much today for my foot is very sore
22 A fine day Doncs commenced the hay and Pa thinks to have his hay cut tomorrow. Pa & the boys were in Church it was Elder who preached
23 Made a large washing and ironed
24 Mrs Cally paid 1.50. I had another 10 lbs of sug. Pa and the boys finished shingling the post office today got 12 lbs sugar at Willies 1.1{? cut off?}
28 Rained last evening raining toda got 7 acres of hay cut none of it coiled got six lbs roast beef {money may be cut off}
29 Rained today
30 Mill gaining, Washed. Donald Masson died last night aged, 93, be buried tomorrow
31 Showery. funeral this afternoon A number of McLennans got 2 lbs crackers =10=20 Got from Sandy 5 lbs steak 50 cts = 6 lbs of stew = 8 = 48 got 7 lb starch 10. 1 lb blue 15 = 3 lb rice 15. 1 1/4 lb {pepper?} for {?}
August 1883 carried 5
1 Prayer meeting none from our house, five week today since I sprained my ancle and it is not quite well yet
2 Rain yet sold 1 1/2 doz egs at McKesic got sugar got at McKesic 1 straw hat 25 cts. 1 butter tub 28
3 Stormed last night Murdy was at the Debate got Marion 1 yd Elastic at Gadboe's. 8 cts
4 To 5 lbs of steak from McIntyre .50
5 Bella McLennan Ewen dagh {daughter} was here today so was auntie Mary it rained quite a shower.
6 A fine day, we got one load of hay in tody 3 loaves bread 21 cts A letter from Farquh enclosing one from Jimie.
7 Have Uncle Murdy is helping with the hay he has two teem & three men, we have Frank Goodin Pigon is pulling in wheet Codfish 50. 3 loaves bread 21. sugar 25 1 Bath bricks 7 cts 5 to a {beggar?}
8 Had Uncle Donald. man & team were with us. And Uncle Murdy's man and team finished the hay made a stack
9 Our people were resting
10 Pa and the boys began to shingle the Kintail Kitchen. Bird & Marion went to a picnic at with Auntie & Jimie
11 I made Pa a duster. he is going to Caledonia Springs To beef 85 cts 13 1/2 lbs shingle nails from Aunt

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July 1883 $0.00

17 To 4 1/2 lbs beef steake from McIntyre 10 cts. Birdie 1/2 Camic {cambric} black went to pick Raspeberries .25
18 Well Alick Brown came today, Pa and Murdy went to Lancaster to meet him he came on the morning train. Bird got 6 qrts of berries yesterday. Murdy went to Cornwall to see Barnums circus today
19 Got 70 lbs granulated sugar at Dell Kes. 1.00 I boiled currants made jelly & Jam 1.--
21. I worked too much today for my foot is very sore
22 A fine day Doncs commenced the hay and Pa thinks to have his hay cut tomorrow. Pa & the boys were in Church it was Elder who preached
23 Made a large washing and ironed
24 Mrs Cally paid 1.50. I had another 10 lbs of sug. Pa and the boys finished shingling the post office today got 12 lbs sugar at Willies 1.1{? cut off?}
28 Rained last evening raining toda got 7 acres of hay cut none of it coiled got six lbs roast beef {money may be cut off}
29 Rained today
30 Mill gaining, Washed. Donald Masson died last night aged, 93, be buried tomorrow
31 Showery. funeral this afternoon A number of McLennans got 2 lbs crackers =10=20 Got from Sandy 5 lbs steak 50 cts = 6 lbs of stew = 8 = 48 got 7 lb starch 10. 1 lb blue 15 = 3 lb rice 15. 1 1/4 lb {pepper?} for {?}
August 1883 carried 5
1 Prayer meeting none from our house, five week today since I sprained my ancle and it is not quite well yet
2 Rain yet sold 1 1/2 doz egs at McKesic got sugar got at McKesic 1 straw hat 25 cts. 1 butter tub 28
3 Stormed last night Murdy was at the Debate got Marion 1 yd Elastic at Gadboe's. 8 cts
4 To 5 lbs of steak from McIntyre .50
5 Bella McLennan Ewen dagh {daughter} was here today so was auntie Mary it rained quite a shower.
6 A fine day, we got one load of hay in tody 3 loaves bread 21 cts A letter from Farquh enclosing one from Jimie.
7 Have Uncle Murdy is helping with the hay he has two teem & three men, we have Frank Goodin Pigon is pulling in wheet Codfish 50. 3 loaves bread 21. sugar 25 1 Bath bricks 7 cts 5 to a {beggar?}
8 Had Uncle Donald. man & team were with us. And Uncle Murdy's man and team finished the hay made a stack
9 Our people were resting
10 Pa and the boys began to shingle the Kintail Kitchen. Bird & Marion went to a picnic at with Auntie & Jimie
11 I made Pa a duster. he is going to Caledonia Springs To beef 85 cts 13 1/2 lbs shingle nails from Aunt

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12 Pa and Uncle Donald left for Caledone
13 Raining, had a letter from Far sold 15 eggs. got 2 lbs suga 2 yds edging Paid got 1 pair boots at Willie's 1.50, unpaid Murdy got 1 pair braces at J.A's sold 1/2 bush buckwheat 25. 1.50
14 sold oats $.100. Murdy paid the braces .48
15. The boys are at the shingling of R.H. kitchen
16 Sold 2 bush oats to D McKesic and two to Dr Hunt Farqueher McRae wife and daughter were here to tea, his wife is a little body pretty and very agreeable, got in fine style, his daughter is a big McRae, got 1 lb granulated 1 3/4 brown sugar 14 cts {price cut off 1?} 14
17 Bought 1 lb of Willie's prize tea and got a nice glass dish with cover 60
18 Evening Pa and Uncle Donald came about 6 O'clock had 4 1/2 lb of steak = 45 cts 2 1/2 lb granul. S 28 cts 73
19 Fine day, rained last night Uncle Donald and cousin Mary were over today
20 Washed Murdy went to Gore. got 3 yds waist lining on Saturday at Dan, McKesics' 40
21 Murdy Alick & Ran, drove to the Front to see the St Lawrence
22 Had a letter from Sandy for to send Alix home
23. To sugar at Dan McKesic 1.00 1.00 4.80
August 1883
24 Alix is to go home tomorrow. I made him a bit of a party, invited John & Tupper McDonald. Laurance MDonald, John & Duncan McPherson, Tom Tailor Walter & Jimie Slack they had a pleasant time
25 Murdy & I went to Lancaster to see Alix off. The train was late Bought at McCrimmans 5 lbs tea 2.00. thread 16 shirting 2.00 = crackers. 30 cts. at Alexanders. oat meal 25 lb at McGillis, teapot 25., {Laby?} 50. Yarn at Factory . / . 45 " Called to see Aunt & Marjory 2 Tp 3 12 lbs steak 35 cts 4.16 1.30 .75 1.45 .35
26 Sabbath cold wind today, but nice and bright
27 Had frost last night in injured some crops of buckwheat and late oats. our garden escaped, but some gardens are nipped
28 I mixed 4 lbs of black wool with four of white to send to factory & washed the yarn yesterday

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August 1883

12 Pa and Uncle Donald left for Caledone
13 Raining, had a letter from Far sold 15 eggs. got 2 lbs suga 2 yds edging Paid got 1 pair boots at Willie's 1.50, unpaid Murdy got 1 pair braces at J.A's sold 1/2 bush buckwheat 25. 1.50
14 sold oats $.100. Murdy paid the braces .48
15. The boys are at the shingling of R.H. kitchen
16 Sold 2 bush oats to D McKesic and two to Dr Hunt Farqueher McRae wife and daughter were here to tea, his wife is a little body pretty and very agreeable, got in fine style, his daughter is a big McRae, got 1 lb granulated 1 3/4 brown sugar 14 cts {price cut off 1?} 14
17 Bought 1 lb of Willie's prize tea and got a nice glass dish with cover 60
18 Evening Pa and Uncle Donald came about 6 O'clock had 4 1/2 lb of steak = 45 cts 2 1/2 lb granul. S 28 cts 73
19 Fine day, rained last night Uncle Donald and cousin Mary were over today
20 Washed Murdy went to Gore. got 3 yds waist lining on Saturday at Dan, McKesics' 40
21 Murdy Alick & Ran, drove to the Front to see the St Lawrence
22 Had a letter from Sandy for to send Alix home
23. To sugar at Dan McKesic 1.00 1.00 4.80
August 1883
24 Alix is to go home tomorrow. I made him a bit of a party, invited John & Tupper McDonald. Laurance MDonald, John & Duncan McPherson, Tom Tailor Walter & Jimie Slack they had a pleasant time
25 Murdy & I went to Lancaster to see Alix off. The train was late Bought at McCrimmans 5 lbs tea 2.00. thread 16 shirting 2.00 = crackers. 30 cts. at Alexanders. oat meal 25 lb at McGillis, teapot 25., {Laby?} 50. Yarn at Factory . / . 45 " Called to see Aunt & Marjory 2 Tp 3 12 lbs steak 35 cts 4.16 1.30 .75 1.45 .35
26 Sabbath cold wind today, but nice and bright
27 Had frost last night in injured some crops of buckwheat and late oats. our garden escaped, but some gardens are nipped
28 I mixed 4 lbs of black wool with four of white to send to factory & washed the yarn yesterday

Septr 1883

14 I forgot to write this month Jimi was sick. I had a letter from Far written on the 8th septemb that Jimie had been was sick Aunt and I were at Lancaster on Wednesday and got flowers from Miss McLennans North of the {Luibroad?} we took tea at Aunty Kates Marjory is still alive Jane we did not see, she was over 'the big river, She will leave tomorrow from Chicaga
17 Dan McMaster's wife was buried today her coffin was covered with garlands of flowers. To 3 loaves bread - 21 21
18 Got 2$. of sugar, 10 1/2 of White 13 of Brown 2.00
19 had a Post Card from Far. Jimie will be home noon he is in Toronto
21 Jimie came today. Far from the Gore drove him over
22 The boys went to Lancaster to a Lacrosse game Murdy had a rig, White shirt blue pants red hose Ran has no suit 1.00
23 Fine day a good many in Church. The collection for Ministers widows & Orphans I gave but 25
September 1883
24 Ran got his boots half soled at G Fergusons with our own leather cost 25 cts I gave 1 1/2 butter
25 It rained all yesterday afternoon and all night and fore a while today. Sent a letter to Far.
26 Frose last night, fine day, this I washed, Aunt and her girls, two Miss Rayside's & Libby McLennan were here for a short time. I was at Prayer Meeting. It's said that Willie McPherson has gone to get Married to a Miss Cartman from Cornwall Township. The Sabbath School Convention was being held Yesterday & today in Cornwall. Duncan wrote to Far, to consult J. McLennan Q.C. about the bridge on the Creek. To 100 of flour at J.A. 3.25
27 Wes sent Lassy & Betsy out to MaGachey farm set 4 doz of eggs to Willies. to go to my credidt. Murdy got his booties vampt & halfsoled at {Snesk?} had our own leather cost 75 cts .75
29 Digging potatoes. They are not very good

October 1883 

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1 Monday. We are taking up our roots for the Fair
2 Raining. We sent Mangolds beets Orange carrots B. turnips, pease potatoes & two lambs Stoofs paid $2.00.
3 We got 1st carrots. 2. Mangolds 2d beets 3 turnips 3d for Sable. Bought codfish at Gadboe's 35 cts .35.
4 Jimie was on the road yesterday with Dolly and Ronsas buckboard and was run into by a drunken man and has the buckboard broken, had to send it to Barrets.
6 To Beef 6 lbs = 10 cts {?60} - 4 lb sugar 90 90
20 To 11 1/4 lb beef 8 = 90. Far came home Wednesday, we got 100 of flour from uncle Donald There is a game of football today between Cornwall & Wmstown, got 5 lb codfish 35
21 Sunday cold but sunshine
22. Pa & Jimie were at N Branch I washed. Big Bill Campbell was married to Libby McKenzie, on Thursday in Cornwall. {?} McGillivrey. bride 23 Groom 60
23. Pa and Jimie were at Lancaster today Snider's infant child 11 days old was buried today
November 1883
5 I was very busy and forgot to write anything since the 23d August. This is Guy Faux day, Jimie & I went to Lancaster. Rayside was here to see about the railing got 25 bs oat meal ---75
6 Jimie & Papa were out to Angus McGregors to see George Jamison about putting up the railing. I bought at McPherson's, Lancaster, 13 yds gray flan. to make Far. four shirts 45 cts pr yd. 5.79. 3 yds cotton 21 Bought at H Monros four pair boots all but 1 pair too {?} Our Sacreament was on Sunday Barret preached on Friday and Sunday night. I got my yarn from Factory 5 lbs 3/4 qrt 82 cts I washed it today. The wind is very high, looks like snow or rain 6.6
7 Birdie and I went to Lancaster exchanged the boots Ran's cost $1.50 Bird's 1.40. Marion's 75. Mine 1.00 = 4.65
8 Thanksgiving. had preaching.
9 Jamison came today and began to put up the railing Uncle Donald is working at McNicol's railing. got 1/2 lb tea 25. 4 lb sug. 47
10 Ran & I went to Colier's to see about weaving it was pretty cold. Our folk and Uncle Donald finished their railings Jamison was not with them today
12 The wind is very high. I washed but cant hang out the clothes. I have to reel yarn to send to the weavers
13 Jimie & I went to the Gore to Coliers it began to snow when we were near the R.R. We went to Uncle Donald

November 1883

13 {cont.} And remained until six the we started for home Aunt & Sophia Cameron were at our place when we got home. Sophia sang and played
14 Was at prayer meeting there is about 6 inches snow but no sleighing we got home the heifers to day and the colts yesterday
11 Pigon is thrashing. Jimie is up thair he brought home the sheep at noon. There is good ice on the river
17. Got 1 lb tea 55 cts Bell Morrison came in in the evening. Far & Jimie went to some kind of a party in the evening
19 Monday Morning. Mr Calder of Lancaster preached here in St Andrews in the morning and evening Yesterday, his text in the morning was 1st verse of 21st Chap Revelations, I cannot remember the evening text It began to thaw yesterday and we will likely loose all the snow
20 Rain, and the snow is going fast
21 I was at P. Meeting. The evening was very fine We sold 'Portry' to Sandy McIntyre on Friday for $.20.00 he paid 10. on Saturday, and 10 Yesterday. Pa paid $9 of taxes on Saturday. 9
22 Fine day, nice and warm
23 Another fine day
24 We sent 6 bush of wheet to mill, and got it
November
24 {cont.} ground. I had Mrs Corrie mopping today I sold rags to Snider 25 cts bought 1 tin pot wth copper bottom 1.00 paid 75 cts in cash Bt 1 corn broom at D McKesic 22 cts it looks like rain Pa gave Prue 25 cts yesterday Mrs Vally Knitted 1 pair hose, and footed another hose for Birdie 25 c 12 1/2 = 38. We sent the sheep to Pigons on Thursday .25 1.00 .22 .25 .38
25 A fine bright day not one particle of snow The East wind is cold but otherwise the day is lovely. Mrs McGillivray was in Montreal last week Attending a meeting. .
26 Monday evening. This has been a very fine day but toward evening it began to cloud for rain. And it is now raining very heavily.
29 Baked today and began to wash in the Afternoon and Miss Catherine McLennan of Lancaster who is visiting at Murdy's came to spend the evening.
28 Finished my washing. Far went to the Gore with cousin Donie yesterday
29 It began to snow a little this evening
30 St Andrews Day. Quite stormy and a good deal of snow. I saw some sleighs on the road and they appeared to run well All this month has been pretty fine quite a good lot of Sunshine.

December 1883

1 Bought at J.A.s 1 lb of tea 50 cts Butchered a pig - did not weight it yet made black puddings 50
2 fine day I went to Church had a good sermon
3 Made a little washing
4 baked today
5 went to prayer meeting Mrs Vally paid $5.00
6 got at D McKesics 4 galls coal oil $.100 Bought from a stranger 1 Thermometer 1 Barom. 1.00 1.50
7 Uncle Donald & Aunt Mary were They brought my cloth from the weaver and one calf skin 3.35
8 Raining. Grandma Clark came to Annie yesterday and left for home today. They will be apt to have no snow. The road is very soft. I went to Annie to see Grandma.
9 I was in church, Mr Gilliavry is commencing tehe Temperance Crusade.
10 Temperance Meeting tonight Rev McGill Methodist from Cornwall lectured Lewis sent in his resignation a Secratary Miss Genet Ross sang. Mrs Lofty; Josephem Grant accompanyed her on the Organ.
11 I baked today and hung out the clothes
12 I was taken with tooth ache last evening and I did not go to bed but sat in a chair. Marjory Fraser was here all night.
13 Still head ache & tooth ache
December 1883
14 Rain, now it is wheel carriages. no sleighing
15 To 1 lb tea at D McKesic 50 cts 50
16 I was in Church in the morning & evening
17 made a little washing
18 O'Donnell the man who shot Carey the informer on board of a vessel, was living in London England yesterday got 11 lbs granulated sugar at Willie's he is selling by Auction Kevens is his auctioneer They are not selling much 1.00
20 21 Who should come to the house about 1 O'Clock but McKillip the Bard. he was on his way from Montreal where he had been attending the Celtic meeting in McGill Collage. he will go away tomorrow with the Mail for Martintown. John W. Calder brought a sewing Machine to our place and wants us to buy it it is 45 dollars
22 Saturday. very cold and stormy, looks like snow McKillip is off
23 Sabbath very cold it was 20 below Zero I did not go to church
24 Snowing, there is to be a banquet in Russels Hall for Lewis, got 2 lb apples Sarah Smith is Knitting a hood for Marion. I am not making much preparation for Christmas, Sent a letter to Sandy, got nutmeg. 5.

December 1883

25 Christmas. we slept late this morning, Pap, far & Jimie were at the banquet They thought it was good, there was a purse presented to Lewis I did not hear the amount

Jenet Slack called for my contribution for the fund for prizes

Jimi Murdy and Bird went to the Social in the Hall. Jimie got a ticket from D Robertson I gave Murdy and Bird money		 40
27 Last night was the Childrens entertainment All our children but Far were there Marion got a fine doll, Ran got a necktie and they got little bags of candy Papa sold Marriage licenses to one McIntosh The year is drawing to a close
January 1884
1 A very fine day, And it is Tuesday 1884 and a leap year. Far went to Martintown
2 Stormy, snowing & blowing. I sent yarn to Mrs Stoof to make Murdy Mittens 6 oz Mrs Stoof paid $.2.00 for 1 monts rent
3 Still snowing Aunt and Jimie were here to day Mrs Falkner brought the book. I am trying to make Ran a new coat out of an old one To two lb rice 10
4 Friday. Stormy no mail today The man could not come from Martintown
5 Had the mail today. There was a terriable accident on the Grand Trunk, 7 miles west of Toronto on Wednesday 29 persons Killed and wounded And There was a riot at __Orange Men were out marching when Green Met them on the road and fired and Killed four
6 Fine bright day not so cold. Mr Currie preached the week of prayer commences to night.
7 Show Meeting in Hepzebath {Hephzibah} Rev H Watson & Matheson
8 Very stormy meeting at Hepzeba {Hephzibah} not many out it was so wild I could not keep the road
9 Meeting in Watson's Hall. Watson & McGilliavry got 25 cts of rasins at McKesic 25
10 got Bird's boots patched 15 cts Murdy got his mits 25 40
11 Murdy paid School fee last term and this term Bird paid this term 50 Duncan has bought the sewing Machine from Calder $.42.00 Far went to the Gore today. The Meeting was in St Hall last night and tonight Pigon is to make a pair of boots for Bird our own leather all but the outside soles 1.00 .50

January 1884

12 Saturday very frosty this morning. we butchered Lassy Charis {Charles?} Sam was helping, but Jimie had Killed and had partly skinned before Charles came
13 Sunday snowing a little in the morning. evening, stormy lots of snow
14 very cold got 2 lbs of rice 10 cts 3 lbs barley .25
15 cold cold Mercury down to 35° Flora McLennan (Daght) was here and some old country Man
16 I did not go to Prayer Meeting. Monday night we had a Temperance Prayer Meeting, and it was very good
19 It is so cold that were are doing very little. I washed today it was Kind of warm yesterday and I melted snow, so I have a little water Far had a letter from Anne Mc{Dora?} Montreal, got 1 lb raisins 10. .10
20 Sunday I was too late with my work this morning so I did not go to church Duncan McDonald Bailiff was buried yesterday, and Duncan Murchison was buried today Bird got a French book 1.50 150
21 Not so cold still Mercury is low, was 20° below Zero this morning Mrs {Coria?} paid $.3.00 for rent Birdie got Bookkeeper book Sent a letter to sandy 30
January 1884
22 Began to snow and storm cold it is awful weather no sleighs on the roads very cold
23 The old thing cold and stormy
24 A Temperance Meeting in Alexandria A county meeting, to see if they will try and get the Scot Act passed in the U.C.St.Ds & G. sg. Only Mr McGilliavry & John Catnach went from Wmstown roads bad
25 A ball at Russells dancing school, Far thair
26 McKillop came today. Far & Jimie went to Lancaster with Lassies hide 60, lb. 5 cts. = 3.00 - 20 = 2.80 To 4 loaves bread 28 to Jim 25 for Watch cristal 53
27 To Jim & Murdy 10 cts each for French {?} 20
28 Snowing, done very little, to 1 quire foolscut 20 cts 20
29 An ugly day rain and cold gave pa 25 cts McKillop went to the Manse The Annul Meeting of the Congregation will take place tonight
30 Raining today. McKillop went away today I wrote to the Ladies Journal Toronto and sent answers to a Bible questions Aunt sent 5 dollars $.5.00 to Duncan today by little Jimie Prayer Meeting tonight 50
31 Far's birthday 21 years old

weighed Brutus 83 lbs. Mrs Vally paid rent The Temperance Meeting took place today not many people present, but they were weighty. There was a commitee of 27 appointed with liberty to add to them.

got 1 1/2 doz cups & saucer at Dans and 1 milk pot 15 1 buck saw 50		 65 65 4 83

February 1884

1 Friday Not so cold
2 Saturday Kind of soft. we took down the double stove in the Kitchen and put a cookstove a Prince Albert that was in the house Moses Furnace was living in. got 1/2 gall Bl strap 25 25
3 Fine and bright I was in Church cousin Mary was at our house, was at prayer meeting at Hepsebah {Hephzibah}
4 got on Saturday, pepper 5 cts Mustard 5 cts sugar 15, raisins 15 cts I did not much today The Carnival in Montreal commences today Bird got her boots 85 85
5 Far went to Montreal so did Aunt Kate & Flora, Sandy telegraphed to us. he Elizabeth & Jimie leave for Montreal tonight. Pa & I gave our Measure to Pigeon for boots.
6 Got Ran's boots half soled. our leather 30
7 Thursday the first fine day this year Sun shone brightly and no drifting Pa & Pigon divided the hay today Pa took the West mow and Pigon the East. There was a man killed at about 3 miles East of Lancaster station, by the cars, and another badly hurt. last evening Richard {S?} / 1.80
February 1884
7 {cont.} was killed {Agnor?} hurt D. B McLennan was here today for dinner I did not hear from Montreal yet I got my shoes last evening cost 80 cts 80
8 Cold East wind, looks like snow 8 A.M. P.M. Snow and hail. evening, we were looking all day for Sandy's party but they did not come yet. it is quite stormy but not very cold. Pigon brought pa boots $.1.50. got 1 corn broom 25. 2 lb sugar 12 1.97
9 Saturday this is a pretty fine day, had a telegram from Sandy. They will be up this evening got 2 lbs raisin 20 cts 1 lb apples 13 cts 2 lb sugar 22 4 loaves bread 28 cts 9 P.M. The folk arrived .55
10 Went to Church Mr & Mrs Browns, James Brown
11 Uncle Sandy and Jimie left for Toronto this Morning. Sandy gave me a napkin ring and one to Bird, one to Anne, one to Jimie Brown, mine has a deer on it Birdie has a parot on & Anne's has two foxes or wolves on it & Jimie's has a little boy looking in a bird's nest, all are nicely plate
12 Pa Elizabeth me, Far Jimi Murdy Ran were at the anniversity Temperance Meeting last evening Murdy & Ran 30. Far 25. Pa's money 1.00
14 I am very sick head ache and tooth ache

Elizabeth and Annie went to Montreal this morning Annie got $.30.00 yesterday from McKesic Roxborough she was never in Montreal before

two {?} {?} Pa got 7 dollars from Donco for hay he sold of Pa's		 14
15 I am pretty bad with my teeth. John McDonald, Pensioner, was bargaining with Pa, about the Branch farm $.1.500. They will go to {Cons.?} all Monday Bird went to Stack to tea 4.46

February 1884

16 The Prayer Meeting was last night and George McGillivray & Jim Dingwall were preposed as elders and will be ordained on the 23. I had Mrs Coria washing this afternoon. Pa and Jimi were up the {Branch?} out to Sandy's, up at G. McGillivray this forenoon, no word from Montreal 25
17 Nice day two Marys from the Gore were to Temple today
18 Rain today began last evening.
19 Kept Bird at home and she done a little washing, it rained so much Pa did not go to Cornwall. had a letter from Ann she will be home tom. nigh.
19 Tuesday Annie & Elizabeth came home today by the mail. I am still pretty bad with
21 1/2 fall black strap 2 lbs granulate sugr 47
22 We were up most part of the night Burton's house took fire about 8 Oclock P.M. it burned a good deal about the roof They put out the fire as they supposed but they did not stop in the house for most of their bedding was taken out then about 1 Oclock in the morning the fire broke out again and before people could get out the whole house was in flames we were in a flurry 72
February
22 {cont.} for the wind was carrying bits of shingles into our barnyard and the straw took fire twice. This is the fast day of our Comm.
23 I was not out Yesterday or today
24 I was not out yesterday my head is a little better
25

March 1884

1 If evening is like a lion will make March go out as a lamb Thursday & Friday it stormed wild I dont know when it changed but it is not very stormy today To, 8 loaves =56 56
2 Sunday I went to Church, not church, preaching was in the Hall
3 Monday Elizabeth got her dress from Montreal today by express cost her 40 cts 30 express 10 stage
4 Elizabeth & I and Far went to see Aunt Kate. Marjory is still alive but very weak.
5 Mary McIntyre came here last evening Elizabeth went off today
6 Mary & I went to Prayer Meeting Jimie is bad with tooth ache and head ache. We are going to Cornwall tomorrow Aunt Annie & I have to go to receive our legacies
7 We went to Cornwall. Peter John Ferguson drove us Duncan & Jimie went with us. Jimie had four teeth filled and the dentist tried to pull a back tooth but could not he broke it off. The filling was $.4.00 I got $.87 1/2 of Interest on $700 Bought at Kirkpatr. 10 yds shirting 100. 12 yds check's 204. 1 neck tie 50 1 pair B.K. gloves 100. 1 silk Kerchief 75 cts 1 satchel 1.100 3 yds cashmere 1.55 2 yds silicia 44. 2 1/2 {waist?} lining 37 1 doz spools thread 48 at druggists Hall 100 = assafs 1 doz lemons 25 music 5 We paid $.2.50 for the team 75 cts for dinner 4.00 3.54 2.75 2.16 1.55 .30
8 It is well we went yesterday to Cornwall for it is storming. Evening a great deal of snow got syrup 20 cts ginger 5 cts 25
9 Sunday still storming Murdy & Birdie 25 each. 50
10 Stormed untill Midnight is cold today To 1 bottle Electric oil at McKesic 20 20 15.86
March 1884
11 Raining we will have a flood. To syrup at Dan's sent a letter to Sandy 4 cts 25
12 Wednesday a row at School P. L. teacher & Assistant Master H.S. crossed words. very fine day raining in the morning, Afternoon sunshine warm wind
13 Jimie very bad today. Had Mrs. Coria helping me wash. had two weeks clothes {57c?} Yesterday, got at Gadboe's 2 1/2 yds Cotton 12 = 30 - 2 lbs sugar .10 20 at Dan's 1 paper pins 5 cts. 1 needles 5 10 I was at Aunties this evening The roads were very bad. I got 1 bottle Fellows Compound Hephisbites {Fellows’ Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites} 1.25 at J.A.'s Paid Anne 75 cents for 6 lbs honey .50 .10 1.25 .75
14 Got a copy of John's Will from {lyach?} for Annie & I. 50 cts each News of the war in London 13th General Graham's forces Captin Osman Digna's camp routed his forces, his loss. Digmas 4000 killed 6000 wounded. British loss 70 killed 100 wounded a terrible Collery explosion at Pocahontas W. Va on the night of the 12 March over 150 supposed to be Killed.
15 Beautiful day. To dried apples 25 cts Black strap 25 cts 50
16 Another fine day I was to church. A very good sermon by McGilliavry. Jimie McRory daughter was buried yesterday Ronald Ranald Grant's daughter will be buried tomorrow both deaths consumption
17 Monday St Patricks. snow and slush but not cold all young folk with green ribbands To 2 loaves bread yest. 15. Sold 2 doz eggs at Willie's 21 cts.= 49. paid an old account of Murdy's of 26 cts = 44 cts and the eggs = 86 15 86
18 Pa got the place insured. in the N.B. & Mercantiles By McGregor today $20. 20 /4.86

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March 1884

1 If evening is like a lion will make March go out as a lamb Thursday & Friday it stormed wild I dont know when it changed but it is not very stormy today To, 8 loaves =56 56
2 Sunday I went to Church, not church, preaching was in the Hall
3 Monday Elizabeth got her dress from Montreal today by express cost her 40 cts 30 express 10 stage
4 Elizabeth & I and Far went to see Aunt Kate. Marjory is still alive but very weak.
5 Mary McIntyre came here last evening Elizabeth went off today
6 Mary & I went to Prayer Meeting Jimie is bad with tooth ache and head ache. We are going to Cornwall tomorrow Aunt Annie & I have to go to receive our legacies
7 We went to Cornwall. Peter John Ferguson drove us Duncan & Jimie went with us. Jimie had four teeth filled and the dentist tried to pull a back tooth but could not he broke it off. The filling was $.4.00 I got $.87 1/2 of Interest on $700 Bought at Kirkpatr. 10 yds shirting 100. 12 yds check's 204. 1 neck tie 50 1 pair B.K. gloves 100. 1 silk Kerchief 75 cts 1 satchel 1.100 3 yds cashmere 1.55 2 yds silicia 44. 2 1/2 waist lining 37 1 doz spools thread 48 at druggists Hall 100 = assafs 1 doz lemons 25 music 5 We paid $.2.50 for the team 75 cts for dinner 4.00 3.54 2.75 2.16 1.55 .30
8 It is well we went yesterday to Cornwall for it is storming. Evening a great deal of snow got syrup 20 cts ginger 5 cts 25
9 Sunday still storming Murdy & Birdie 25 each. 50
10 Stormed untill Midnight is cold today To 1 bottle Electric oil at McKesic 20 20 15.86
March 1884
11 Raining we will have a flood. To syrup at Dan's sent a letter to Sandy 4 cts 25
12 Wednesday a row at School P. L. teacher & Assistant Master H.S. crossed words. very fine day raining in the morning, Afternoon sunshine warm wind
13 Jimie very bad today. Had Mrs. Coria helping me wash. had two weeks clothes {57c?} Yesterday, got at Gadboe's 2 1/2 yds Cotton 12 = 30 - 2 lbs sugar .10 20 at Dan's 1 paper pins 5 cts. 1 needles 5 10 I was at Aunties this evening The roads were very bad. I got 1 bottle Fellows Compound Hephisbites {Fellows’ Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites} 1.25 at J.A.'s Paid Anne 75 cents for 6 lbs honey .50 .10 1.25 .75
14 Got a copy of John's Will from {lyach?} for Annie & I. 50 cts each News of the war in London 13th General Graham's forces Captin Osman Digna's camp routed his forces, his loss. Digmas 4000 killed 6000 wounded. British loss 70 killed 100 wounded a terrible Collery explosion at Pocahontas W. Va on the night of the 12 March over 150 supposed to be Killed.
15 Beautiful day. To dried apples 25 cts Black strap 25 cts 50
16 Another fine day I was to church. A very good sermon by McGilliavry. Jimie McRory daughter was buried yesterday Ronald Ranald Grant's daughter will be buried tomorrow both deaths consumption
17 Monday St Patricks. snow and slush but not cold all young folk with green ribbands To 2 loaves bread yest. 15. Sold 2 doz eggs at Willie's 21 cts.= 49. paid an old account of Murdy's of 26 cts = 44 cts and the eggs = 86 15 86
18 Pa got the place insured. in the N.B. & Mercantiles By McGregor today $20. 20 /4.86

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March 1884

1 If evening is like a lion will make March go out as a lamb Thursday & Friday it stormed wild I dont know when it changed but it is not very stormy today To, 8 loaves =56 56
2 Sunday I went to Church, not church, preaching was in the Hall
3 Monday Elizabeth got her dress from Montreal today by express cost her 40 cts 30 express 10 stage
4 Elizabeth & I and Far went to see Aunt Kate. Marjory is still alive but very weak.
5 Mary McIntyre came here last evening Elizabeth went off today
6 Mary & I went to Prayer Meeting Jimie is bad with tooth ache and head ache. We are going to Cornwall tomorrow Aunt Annie & I have to go to receive our legacies
7 We went to Cornwall. Peter John Ferguson drove us Duncan & Jimie went with us. Jimie had four teeth filled and the dentist tried to pull a back tooth but could not he broke it off. The filling was $.4.00 I got $.87 1/2 of Interest on $700 Bought at Kirkpatr. 10 yds shirting 100. 12 yds check's 204. 1 neck tie 50 1 pair B.K. gloves 100. 1 silk Kerchief 75 cts 1 satchel 1.100 3 yds cashmere 1.55 2 yds silicia 44. 2 1/2 {waist?} lining 37 1 doz spools thread 48 at druggists Hall 100 = assafs 1 doz lemons 25 music 5 We paid $.2.50 for the team 75 cts for dinner 4.00 3.54 2.75 2.16 1.55 .30
8 It is well we went yesterday to Cornwall for it is storming. Evening a great deal of snow got syrup 20 cts ginger 5 cts 25
9 Sunday still storming Murdy & Birdie 25 each. 50
10 Stormed untill Midnight is cold today To 1 bottle Electric oil at McKesic 20 20 15.86
March 1884
11 Raining we will have a flood. To syrup at Dan's sent a letter to Sandy 4 cts 25
12 Wednesday a row at School P. L. teacher & Assistant Master H.S. crossed words. very fine day raining in the morning, Afternoon sunshine warm wind
13 Jimie very bad today. Had Mrs. Coria helping me wash. had two weeks clothes {57c?} Yesterday, got at Gadboe's 2 1/2 yds Cotton 12 = 30 - 2 lbs sugar .10 20 at Dan's 1 paper pins 5 cts. 1 needles 5 10 I was at Aunties this evening The roads were very bad. I got 1 bottle Fellows Compound Hephisbites {Fellows’ Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites} 1.25 at J.A.'s Paid Anne 75 cents for 6 lbs honey .50 .10 1.25 .75
14 Got a copy of John's Will from {lyach?} for Annie & I. 50 cts each News of the war in London 13th General Graham's forces Captin Osman Digna's camp routed his forces, his loss. Digmas 4000 killed 6000 wounded. British loss 70 killed 100 wounded a terrible Collery explosion at Pocahontas W. Va on the night of the 12 March over 150 supposed to be Killed.
15 Beautiful day. To dried apples 25 cts Black strap 25 cts 50
16 Another fine day I was to church. A very good sermon by McGilliavry. Jimie McRory daughter was buried yesterday Ronald Ranald Grant's daughter will be buried tomorrow both deaths consumption
17 Monday St Patricks. snow and slush but not cold all young folk with green ribbands To 2 loaves bread yest. 15. Sold 2 doz eggs at Willie's 21 cts.= 49. paid an old account of Murdy's of 26 cts = 44 cts and the eggs = 86 15 86
18 Pa got the place insured. in the N.B. & Mercantiles By McGregor today $20. 20 /4.86

{Duplicate of first half of page at Christina McLennan 1883-88 Diary 47.pdf}

March 1884

1 If evening is like a lion will make March go out as a lamb Thursday & Friday it stormed wild I dont know when it changed but it is not very stormy today To, 8 loaves =56 56
2 Sunday I went to Church, not church, preaching was in the Hall
3 Monday Elizabeth got her dress from Montreal today by express cost her 40 cts 30 express 10 stage
4 Elizabeth & I and Far went to see Aunt Kate. Marjory is still alive but very weak.
5 Mary McIntyre came here last evening Elizabeth went off today
6 Mary & I went to Prayer Meeting Jimie is bad with tooth ache and head ache. We are going to Cornwall tomorrow Aunt Annie & I have to go to receive our legacies
7 We went to Cornwall. Peter John Ferguson drove us Duncan & Jimie went with us. Jimie had four teeth filled and the dentist tried to pull a back tooth but could not he broke it off. The filling was $.4.00 I got $.87 1/2 of Interest on $700 Bought at Kirkpatr. 10 yds shirting 100. 12 yds check's 204. 1 neck tie 50 1 pair B.K. gloves 100. 1 silk Kerchief 75 cts 1 satchel 1.100 3 yds cashmere 1.55 2 yds silicia 44. 2 1/2 {waist?} lining 37 1 doz spools thread 48 at druggists Hall 100 = assafs 1 doz lemons 25 music 5 We paid $.2.50 for the team 75 cts for dinner 4.00 3.54 2.75 2.16 1.55 .30
8 It is well we went yesterday to Cornwall for it is storming. Evening a great deal of snow got syrup 20 cts ginger 5 cts 25
9 Sunday still storming Murdy & Birdie 25 each. 50
10 Stormed untill Midnight is cold today To 1 bottle Electric oil at McKesic 20 20 15.86

{Duplicate of 2nd half of previous page Christina McLennan 1883-88 Diary 47.pdf}

March 1884

11 Raining we will have a flood. To syrup at Dan's sent a letter to Sandy 4 cts 25
12 Wednesday a row at School P. L. teacher & Assistant Master H.S. crossed words. very fine day raining in the morning, Afternoon sunshine warm wind
13 Jimie very bad today. Had Mrs. Coria helping me wash. had two weeks clothes {57c?} Yesterday, got at Gadboe's 2 1/2 yds Cotton 12 = 30 - 2 lbs sugar .10 20 at Dan's 1 paper pins 5 cts. 1 needles 5 10 I was at Aunties this evening The roads were very bad. I got 1 bottle Fellows Compound Hephisbites {Fellows’ Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites} 1.25 at J.A.'s Paid Anne 75 cents for 6 lbs honey .50 .10 1.25 .75
14 Got a copy of John's Will from {lyach?} for Annie & I. 50 cts each News of the war in London 13th General Graham's forces Captin Osman Digna's camp routed his forces, his loss. Digmas 4000 killed 6000 wounded. British loss 70 killed 100 wounded a terrible Collery explosion at Pocahontas W. Va on the night of the 12 March over 150 supposed to be Killed.
15 Beautiful day. To dried apples 25 cts Black strap 25 cts 50
16 Another fine day I was to church. A very good sermon by McGilliavry. Jimie McRory daughter was buried yesterday Ronald Ranald Grant's daughter will be buried tomorrow both deaths consumption
17 Monday St Patricks. snow and slush but not cold all young folk with green ribbands To 2 loaves bread yest. 15. Sold 2 doz eggs at Willie's 21 cts.= 49. paid an old account of Murdy's of 26 cts = 44 cts and the eggs = 86 15 86
18 Pa got the place insured. in the N.B. & Mercantiles By McGregor today $20. 20 /4.86

{Tuesday?} March

18 To syrup at Willie's 30 cts 1 loaf - 7 cts {prices are cut off}
19 I washed today. Mrs Flack came to visit us. It is Jimie birthday Sent Pa 21.25 {prices are cut off}
20 To 2 1/4 yd cloth for Ran. at Dan's .65 = 147 3 lamp chimneys 20 cts 1 {?} 10 {prices are cut off}
21 Beautful day. Got Uncle Murdy's horse with Table to draw some wood snow going fast Sent Pa for {Prue?} 50 cts {prices are cut off}
22 Finished drawing the wood. Ran had his boots patched 25 cts Murdy's boots 1/2 coled 30 To 4 1/2 lb sugar 25 cts baking powder 10. We got a lamb today it is sick. Burton had an Auction sale today of farming implements {prices are cut off}
23 Raining, The roads bad. Pa & Far. went to the funeral of Alick Rory McLennan's wife, her father was buried yesterday. John Whiteman {Wightman}
24 fine day. The lamb died this morning we sent wheet & Buckwheat to the Mill. Moorehouse took the pots and spoils he took the kittles Saturday. Far went to the Gore to work at the {vinegar?} Making. The Dominion is in trouble about some Yankee speculators in Toronto trying the buy the House members to vote on the Conservative side Temperance Meeting I did not go. the water is over the road from Tom Hickmans fields down to the bridge. 1 load yest 10 {prices are cut off}
25 Very fined. Sap will run long legs had a lamb
26 Wednesday raining all day. I was at Prayer Meeting.
27 Thursday sold 2 1/2 doz eggs 50 cts. got syrup 1 copy Book John Douglad Grant has bought the Johnston house for $319. And he has moved into it. Charley Sam finished sawing 5 cords of maple for us {prices are cut off}
March 1884
25 Fine soft day, and my birthday birthdays count nothing in our house. I am trying to make a basque out of some piece of cashmere I had left from a former dress
29 To 4 lbs tea at Dan's 45 cts 1.80 Far came back this evening on horse back it is snowing & blowing. Jimie is sick again Bird & Marion are at J.A's spending the evening 1.80
30 Sunday cold and raw. preaching at 3 Ocl. by Mr Calder of Lancaster. he walked up the roads are very - water on them. Mr Mc Gilliavry is in Kingston. Prayer Meeting in Hephsabah (Hephzibah} Far went back to the Gore.
31 Fine bright day but cold the clothes froze as soon as I hung them out, even in the sun We did not get any Mail since Friday. So we do not know what is going on in the world.
April 1st we got the mail today and there is an account of the sudden death of Prince Lepold fourth son of Queen Victoria. aged 31. leaves a wife and infant son he died at Cannes France on March. And on the 29th of March there was a riot in Cincinetta {Cincinnati} it lasted three days it was caused by the Court sentencing a man to 20 years to prison for murder the mob thought to lynch him

April 1884

1 Fine day had a letter from Sandy
2 Abraham paid the rent to Pa $7 John McPherson {nosy?} had a sale of farm and stock. Cold raw day.
3 Snowing a little all day. Sent to a Renne Toronto bou 100 worth of garden seed Mrs Vally paid her months rent $.2.00 {prices are cut off}
5 To 25 lbs oatmeal at Gadboe's 88 To 3 loaves 21. Mustard yeest 4 1 bottle Electric oil 20 salts 5 Farqueher came from the Gore 2 gall Moorhouse syrup {prices are cut off}
6 I am not well yet my head is aching
7 I washed today; it does not take much to tyre me Temperance Meeting tonight
8 A lovely day sap will run well, today I baked in the oven
9 Wednesday a lovely day. we got two yds of syrup from Moorhouse. Ran sold two doz eggs at Dan's 18 cts pr doz 36
10 cold looks like rain, sent helper to visit
11 Good Friday I sowed cabbage it snowed this morning the boys went to {brook?} four pike, t{?} none. Mrs Stoof paid rent 2.00 {prices are cut off}
12 Saturday. Bird & Carrie walked to J. Dingwell's 4th Conc. 35 cts to Jimie for braces. 5 to Murdy for bon tacks 5 cts. {prices are cut off}
13 5 cts for Church 5 from Pa to Church. fine day {prices are cut off}
14 Washed. Far went to Gore. Cousin Mary was over to day. Jimie Murdy & Ran were fishing Ran got 1 pike. Murdy got two.
15 Began to rain this morning rained all day Jim & Murdy caught in {Rathfriels?} with 2 coop 5 {mecers?} 1 pickrel

April 1884

16 I was at prayermeeting it was very interesting The people all took part in the service by reading verses The rain is coming very sloly
17 rain again Moorhouse syrup 2 gall
18 {blank}
19 Went to see Auntie she is not well Bought at Dan's 1 lamp 1 box of stationary 40 1 pair of boots for Ran 1.60. elastic 10. button 10 silk twist 5 cts candy 10 had 1 bag potatoes & 1 loaf of sugar, Donal 1 straw hat for Marion 50 cts, & Urquharts rubbers Child To Murdy $.2.00. to pay for his rubbers and hat 1.90 1.80 .15 .45
20 Raining. I was in Church not many thair. was at Prayer Meeting.
21 I washed today Bird got a hat at Gadboe's .75 pair gloves at Dan's 35 2 loaves bread 14 cts gave Ran 10 cts 1.10
22 baked bread. The children, but Ran & Far were at Wm Campbell's at a taffy feast - all the S.S. were asked
23 Lovely day. Uncle Don sheep had a ewe lamb put up the swing. John McPherson & Israel Dem{ontre} came to live in the Kintail Home. Demontre in Tuesday 22. McPherson Monday 21. all this week has been fine Bank of Montreal 10, No, 33432 Ontario 10 -12171
25 Professor Foster lectured in St Andrews Hall, on the Scot Act
26 Got a letter from Sandy he will be down tomorrow Pa went to Lancaster to meet the "Herd Laddie" James Willies to play checkers. I bought 4 lb butter 22 4 lb dried apples 12 1/2 = 50 = 50 ln flour 1.60 - 4 loaves bread 28 1/4 pepper 4 cts 1 bag salt 13 cts 3 lbs sugar 30 cts 1 pair booties 90 cts .88 2.38 .50 .90
27 very fine day Sandy and Lizzie came this morning
29 Tuesday we butchered a pig. Far left this evening for Port Arthur. 4 loaves 28, 4 lbs butter .80 2 lb sugar 18 1.34
30 Pa & Sandy were fishing bought from Jno. 16 yds satin 2.50 1 bag spread 1.60 2 ties 40. 1 tie 15. 1 pair hose 40. 1 pair braces 2.5 3 Kerchiefs 40 1.34 2.50 2:80

May 1884

1 Thursday. Sandy & Lizzie left for home today I gave Lizzie a box maked 60 cts cost 35 35
2 Made a large washing and am pretty tired
3 Saturday Bird sent 50 cts to the Ladies Journal and three Bible Answers, a post card from Far 55
4 Jimie & I in church
5 A letter from Far today, we sent an answer and his coat sent this coat by express he will be in Sarnia until the last of the week. Was at the Temperance Meeting it was pretty good gave Murdy 50 50
6 To 1 1/4 yd cambric = 19. 1 1/4 yd calico 10 1 slate 8 37
7 1 spool silk 5 cts. I am making a dress for Cassy sold 2 doz eggs 28 cts got 1 pair stocking for Marion 20 cts left 8 for the Electric oil 28
8 Thursday 1 1/2 yds waist linny 23 cts. 12 cts on the oil it is raining today I baked in the oven Jimie bought 3 bushels of hayseed at Donals J.M.L. $2.00. pr bush yesterday 7th he is working for Dunlop went on 7th 4.00{? page cut off}
9 Friday had a letter from Sandy yesterday his Annie is off with her man
10 Pa & Jimie went to Cornwall. Pa put some Money in the bank Jimie got his teeth pulled out 11.{? page cut off}
11 Rain. Rained all day yesterday
12 Jimie & I went to Ewen Dugh bought 3 bush hayseed $2.00 pr bush, left the seed with Pigon {? page cut off}
13 Heard from Far. Gave Murdy $1.00 for Enter{mets?} Ran got a purse going to give eggs (fixed Harry) Paid $4.00 Mrs Vally $1.50 {? page cut off}
14 Cold high wind all week
15 Had a letter from Sandy, About A{nn's?} farm sent word to Uncle Donald about boys
May 1884
15 To 10 lbs tea at Dan's $4.00 20 lbs clover at Lancast 15cts pr lb $.3.00 9 P.M. raining I am {spinying?} bread 4.00 3.00
18 Jimie is sick with toothache Cousin Far was here today waiting for the Church folk
19 Jimie no better. I was at Temperance Meeting We planted our potatoes on the 17th
22 I planted Corn and beans and cucumbers melons & squash in the field Jimie's face is swolled can see but one eye
24 Murdy & I went to Lancaster I bought at McCrimmon's 1 pair booties for Bird 1.50 1 pair shoes for Myself .70 Bought at big Mary's 4 yd of velvet .65 at McPherson's 5 yds cloth 60 = 1 pr booties for Marion 1.25 buttons 25 1 hat or Ran 75. 1.50 .75 2.60 3.00 2.25
25 fine day Aunt Mary was here to dinner.
26 Jimie is very poorly very hot weather Misquitoes came this evening
27 looks like rain
28 Bird sold 2 doz eggs 14 cts doz. got 3 yds calico 8 = 24. paid cash for cotton it turned very cold last night Jimie is a little better 12
29 Quite cold
30 {blank}
31 Mrs Sam sheared the sheep

June 1884

1 Sunday a good number to church today
2 I went to the Gore and got 3 bush potatoes Bell Chisholm died last evening
3 very hot no water to wash we got our cistern patched yesterday by Cameron he is working at Gadboe's We had a letter from Ranald Campbell. he is in Texas, And has been poorly for more than 3 years. sowed beets & mangolds
6 Still hot and dry. Am working at Birds polonaise {an overdress which resembled a long coat worn over an underskirt, sometimes with a waistcoat effect}
5 Thursday. Very hot and dry 2 lb rice 11 1/2 sugar 25
6 Saturday Friday A Temperance social last night, 25 cts a ticket Pa Murdy Bird & Ran, were thair began to make a coat for Ran
7 Very hot baked in oven got a bit of steak yesterday 12 cts pr lb 25
8 Hot hot 85 in the shade, Uncle Don wife siss Far, and Mare were here
9 Had a letter from Far. Alish McLennan brought it to Lancaster Far is well A Temperance Meeting at Clarks & Ham McGilliavry. Burgess & Charley McDonald each took a load
10 Had another letter from Far one written on the 22 of May. Pa is ploughing & sowing the Vally lot putting in beans Pigon is ploughing it with our horses Bot. 1 peck of poor beans from John Bush 50
June
11 Looks like rain I was sick all day
12 Rained in the night I am better today P.M. had a good deal of rain. It is three weeks today since we had rain Bought at Dan McDonalds on the 10th 8 yds of calico for me 12 1/2 = 100. 4 yds for Marion 11 cts = 44.2 yds cotton 10 = 20 1 spool . 7. 1.00 71
14 Nice day Jimie is pretty well he thought to go to Cornwall today but the rain is too high There was a Horrible Murder committed within two miles of Chesterville on the A Kind of sick minded man killed a woman with an axe thinking it was a gosat.
15 nice day, Grand procession in the village
16 Jimie & I went to Cornwall today lots of people from our neighbourhood thair I did not buy anything
17 very hot, I washed
18 hot hot I did not go to prayer Meeting
19 Pa & Jimie were in Lancaster. Jimie got a felt hat 1.40. 1 box figs 20
20 Pa went to Lancaster Cornwall got cloth to make a suit for himself about $.18.00 he took $.12.5 from Bank
21 D.H. McLennan was here today he saw Far on Sunday. he was well. Pa & Jimie went to Lancaster to

June June 1884

21 {?} I got 2 lb 5 oz butter 18 cts 2 lbs sugar 9 = 18. at Dan's at J.A.'s 1/2 ga oil 43 32
22 I was in church Rev McKey from N.S. preach it is still hot between 85-90 all week and no rain
23 Another hot day. Pa is making whitewash for the fense. Had a letter from Sandy sent a letter & 1/2 doz papers to Far. 6
24 Marjory John Ban McGillis was buried today. We have fine rain the first good rain for nearly six weeks
25 I worked all day hoeing potatoes across the creek
26 White washed the fence. Pa Murdy and myself. Jimie is working on the road for Dunlop.
27 This is our fast day. Mr Mathison preached gave a good sermon Saw D.H. McLennan he will go off next week Lassy had a heifer calf at {Bush?}
28 Mr Cameron of Summerstown preached Grand Pic Nic. Pa, Bird & boys went cost $1.25
29 Gave D.H. McLennan a letter and papers for Far
30 Washed and worked in the garden Marjory Donald was buried today
July 1884
1 Dominion day. 17 years today since Canada was formed into a Dominion. Jimie & Murdy went with some other boys to a Pic. Nic. at North Lancaster, the day is very hot Jennet Slack & Hamlin were married at the Manse today. Dan Bush & Miss McGregor were Married today Had a letter from Far. Got the harness $35.--
2 Washed the woold and some other things 35
3 To 2 lb sugar & 2 lb rice 10. 1 lb raisins 10 Sent a letter to Far and 1 to Sandy 6c one to Mrs Vallie 3. all yesterday 35 6
8 Duncan & Jimie are going to Caledonia Springs tomorrow.
9 Pa & Jimie started for the springs Sold 2 doz of eggs. got muslin at Willie's 34
10 Bird Ran Marion & Myself went to a pic nic on Hamilton island. Rev. McGilliavry hired a little steamer (Granada) for $5.00 (1 hour) and all had a sail. We went in John A's waggon 8 loaves bread 30 cts. lace & ribbon 30 = $2.25 to Pigon for Murdy's booties 80 2.25
11 16 lb sugar $.100 I am packing the wool 1.00
12 Pa's birthday I don't know how he is keeping it 8 loaves bread 50. 16 lbs sugar 1.00 sold one bush buckwheat 65 cts 1.50
13 Was in church gave 20 cts to --- 20
14 got 11 lb gran sugar at Willie's 1.00 charged canned raspberries three dishes 1.00

July 1884

15 boiled a few berries and made some currant Jelly sold 2 doz eggs at Willie's 17 cts = 34 cts got 3 glass dishes for preserves, 1 qrt imper. {imperial} measure. 38 cts
16 had a letter from Far it was written on the 1st.
17 Pa & Jimie came home today, about 2 Oclo sent some papers to Far 8 loaves bread 57
19. Had a note from Lilly McGillis from Lancaster. she says she will come here on Tuesday if I will have no objections. Jimie & I went to the weavers with 63 lbs wool, crop weight,,4 bags.
21 Monday, sent Lassy to visit at uncle Murdy's. Pa Jimie & Murdy were working at Uncle Murdy's. 8 loaves 50 = 25 lbs flour 1.32
22 Lilly McGillis and Jack's daughter came today.
23 Killed a calf, 4 weeks old. Bought at Willison Monday 1 set of China tea dishes 44 peices $5.50. Sold 1 qr of {veils veal?} to Russels 19 lbs. gave 1 qtr to Murdy's Sold 2 1/2 doz of eggs at Dan's 42= bought 1 lb currants got a duebill of 22 cts. 21
25 To 8 loaves. 50. Lilly went off this evening 50
26 Nice and dry. We had very heavy rain on Thursday.
27 Sunday rained all day
28 rained part of the night but was dry today. The sky looks lowering. Jimie & Murdy went to Lancaster, took the calf skin to the tanner, bought at McPherson & Alexan 25 lb granulated oatmeal 82 cts. Sent papers to Far. 8 loaves 82 30
July 1884
29. Butchered a ram lamb had a letter from Far written on the 13th 8 loaves 50 cts 50
30 Sent a letter to Far. Bird Ran Marion and I were to see Peggy today, it seems while we were thair. Jane Ann Smith died yesterday After a very short illness.
31 bought 100 {?} flour at Dan's 3.25.. 1 axe handle 20 Ran sold 4 doz eggs at Dan's and got his booties 1.45 .. he is owing 18 cts Raining all day, I am changing feather into new pillow ticks 3.29 1.45
36 ges {Sacilicilic powd?} 4 oz sugar 1 qrt water {unpar? cut off} got Simon McLennan address in {?} Edward's P.O. Ponisett {Poinsett} Cou. Arkansas

August 1884

1 Friday rain got 110 of flour 3.25 .
2 Bird Ran & Marion were picking berries
3 Rain
5 Mrs Grant went to Cornwall Ran finished paying for his booties on Saturday Ran Marion & I were for berries I was very tyred.
6 got 16 lbs sugar at Willie's 100. baked in the oven today
7 Mopped the rooms and baked cakes
9 J.A.'s wife and her brother (Mr Alexander) and his wife spent the evening with us I got 1 pair of slippers 85 85
10 Mr Cameron of The Front preached in our church Mc Gilliavry is off on a visit collection for fuel we gave 50 cts 50
11 Murdy had tooth ache got 1 bottle creoset they will finish our hay tomorrow 25
12 Sent 2 doz eggs to Dans = 34 = 10 = 24.
13 We all but Murdy went to Hamiltons Island Pa Marion & I with Dolly. Jimie Bird Ran & Cousin {Bes?} with Sable very hot day
14 washed today very hot
15 Pa had Pigon helping to fix a stable on the village farm
16 {blank}
17 A Young man preached today very hot Monday it is in the papers that Hamlin was bit in Australia
18 {blank}
August
19 Pa & I are going to spend the evening at John A's

Sold 5 doz eggs for 1 yd cotton 1 B.P.

" 2 " Mrs Grant
20 We spent a very pleasant evening at John A's and did not leave till 10.30 P.M. Sold.
22 Gave 4 bush oats to Dr Hunt Pa and all the boys are at Uncle Murdy's this Afternoon

September 1884

1 Monday. The Schools opened for the fall Mr. Monro, Principal (Seales exit), McQuaig Assistant, (Sharan exit) Robertson Public Schools Miss Toulton Primary school Dr Hunt's 6 week infant died 10. A.M.
2 Mrs Hunt is very low. they sent to Montr. for a Dr to see her
3 Pa & I went to Cornwall all today I saw R.R. McLennan Pa got his watch. letter from Far
4 Settled with Dan for the egg trade bought 2 straw hats 25 = 1 lb Ex L wood 20 1/4 lb vit = 5 cts 1 pct B. color 10 - a bullr of 12 cts. = 75.
5 1/2 lb Logwood 10. 1 pct B. colour 10 11 lb gran sugar 100 = 14 lb brown 1.20 butchered a yearling weather .25 2.00
6 1/2 lb logwood 10 1 pct B. color 10 vitral 3 finished colouring and it looks well peeled and cut the cucumbers I am not feeling well 1 pair booties for Birdie 23 1.25
7 I have a very sore back can scarcely stir I did not go to Church today<
8 Monday. It showered all day. The {lachers?} had a Temperance prayermeeting and at night Mr McGilliavry gave a good lecture, what he saw of the Scot Act in, the Maritm {Maritime} Provinces. I paid 50 cts for Temperance fee got 14 lb sugar 100. at Dan's .50 1.00
September 1884
7
9 Quite an exciting time in the County of Halton a vote taken on the repeal of the Scot Act today Pa and Jimie went to the funeral of Alick McDougald 4th Lancaster. Had a letter from Far. And a telegram to meet him a Lancaster I am making preserves
10 Far came last night - he has a slow fever I was at Prayer Meeting. The Scot Act has been carried in Halton Greate religious rejoicing
11 Annie paid her rent $800

I paid Dan 1.79 of a debt made in July

Paid Willie for the chimneys $5.50 Sold 1 1/2 doz eggs Got Cream Tarte scribblers book
12 Am very busy
13 Allen McLennan got marriage license he is to Mary Miss Macnamare
14 Very heavy gray frost last
15 Rain Fair at Alexandria 17 & 18
16 Fine today we are taking up our roots
18Far & Jimie & Murdy were at the fair we took 1st prize for Brutus of Helen 2 $1. 1st for for Mangolds 5th for apples 1. 3rd for buckwheat T. 2nd for carrots 50 = 5.50 got 100 of flour 1 lb ten at Dan's we painted the Kitchen floor

Sep 1884

20 A Temperance Meeting in the Hall 2 P.M. to appoint officers to look after the interest of the Temperance cause.
21 I was not in church I have no bonnet
22 I am making a shirt for Murdy. he is going to try an examination at the McGill College Murdy & I went to Lancaster for his clothes. paid Sandy $.9.84 (45 paid for Three) for the cloth & trimming
23 Murdy went to Montreal today I sent yarn to weavers by Uncle Donald A reading room started in the villa in the East end of the old house by the Goodyr house. 6 till 9 pM. Slack, {Rafer?}
24 Rained all night every thing wet we killed a ewe Monday
26 very fine day Pa is putting gravell in the cellar.
27 Murdy came home last night. Bird Ran & Marion, were spending the evening at J.A. It has rained all day.
28 Cloudy day. I went to church with my old hat. heard a good sermon

Septembe 1884

29. Stevenson (the baker) came here to get Pa. to take some notes at a discount of 9 or 10 pr cent. Pa went with him to Cornwall and got him the money $.385
30 Ran's birthday. Mr & Mrs McGilliavry Miss M. Campbell. Miss McGriver & Miss F. McLarin went off this morning for Kirkhill to attend the Sabbath School Convention. The Morning is lovely
Oct 4 Murdy went to Montreal Oct 4 to 12.. Matriculation 4 fees 45. Library 4 Gown 5 Lectures 4
17 Sent Murdy 5 or Chemical Supper
28 Sent Annie McDonald 12 dollars for board
Nov 6 Sent Murdy $1.00
27 Sent " an order on T Robertn for $35 $12 for Annie McDonald 23 to get Murdy a coat Cap. overshoes
Der 20. $11.20 Paid Annie 9 .. and his car fare, he got one feather bonnet shape & ribbons 2.40 = diary for Far. 1.15 = took home 12.25
Jan 1885
5 To Murdy 8.50 = 5 was borrowed from Far
26 Far gave Murdy 15 = 12 to pay board on the 2d February
March Sent Murdy $.20.00 = 12 for board 5 for examination 3 for incidentals
27 Sent Murdy $.12.00 for board
April 17 sent Murdy $.15.00

October 1884

1 Pa settled with Dan McKesic last night to 1 l. tea 50
4 Saturday we finished papering the Kitchen took three rools paper 20 cts pr rool two yds bordering 8 cts pr yd. Murdy left this evening for McGill Collage. Pa gave him $.12. he is to pay 12 for his board fee 45. gown 5. library 4. lectures 4. Matriculation 4. has bought book 4 60 16 12. 58 8
5 Had a good sermon
7 The ladies gave a dnner to the Scot Act delegates. The day was fine there is a meeting tonight in Cornwall
8 I am trying to make a shirt for Murdy
12 Had a grand sermon from Mr McGilliavry to day on Temperance and a good address from {Galide?} in the evening. The greate Questn of the day is Scot Act.
14 There was an entertainmen in Mr Watson Temple. A purse of {11.50?} and 33 of door money Pa Jimie & I were thair 75 cts
October 1884
15 Tomorrow is the day which will decide the vital question of Temperance
16 The ladies met this morning for prayer and the men went to vote. Well the Scot Act is ours There was a gathering in the Hall to congratualte each other on the victory over, Rum,
17 Pa sent 25 dollars to Mack Cornwall for 1000. lbs flour sent two flannel shirts 1 pair socks. And 5 dollars to Murdy 25 5.00
18. qute stormy for a while today snow flakes as large as a cent
19 Sabbath. Mr McGillivray announced from the pulpit his intentions of leaving this congregation, he has an offer from the French Evangelization Committee to go to Britain as their agent, which he Thinks he will accept
{date cut off} Temperance Meeting. Are going to have a strong Scot Act Thanksgiving
{date cut off} Pa and Jimie are working with Pelam putting out manure - fine day.

October 1884

22. Fine and warm in the morning windy & looks like snow now 11:40 A.M. Pa & Jimie are with Peleme he brought our flour from Gore. Stn. Had a letter from Murdy yesterday
23 baked today. The bread looks well not very white I am making {map?} Maron booties 1.25
25 {or 26} Fine day I did not go to Church I have a toothach
26 {or 27} I am sick today And can hardly get along
27 {or 28} To 3 lb butter 20 = 60 = 60
28 {or 29} Sent a letter to Annie McDonell with twelve 12 dollars for Murdy's board 12
Nov 1884
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8 Saturday. Baked bread. bought 1 pkt Carda(mon?} 1 pkt wine colour 10. 1/4 lb logwood 10. 1 crotchet hook 1 skin B. yarn 15 candy 5 {Luby?} 45 Coloured flannel red Marion's hood 1 clowd. Made 1 pair of flannel drawers for Marion. Pa & Far are making a bridge across the creek to go to the barn 10 23 65
2 Sunday very fine day I went to Church, the last sunday for McGillivray for two week
1 I missed a week. To 5 lb tie 45 2.25
2 Sunday I did not go to Church today my head is sore
3 I am baking some pies for the Social tonight and two Jelly cakes
4 We had a fine meeting last night The Hall was filled to the door we were all thair 1.60. There were a number of Speakers present each one spoke twenty minutes. Mr McGillivray was Chairman Rev Mr Matheson Rev Mr Cameron, Mr Paterson Rev Mr Hastie Rev Mr Barlie Rev Mr Calder & Dr Alguire, it was a Scot Act celebration There was more than 50 dollars taken in at the door It is very ugly today snow & rain Mr McGillivrays sale is today Anne & I went to wash dishes at the Hall but could not get in, we got draggled

November 1884


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5 Wednesday Morning fine but got ugly I did not go to prayer meeting I have a tooth ache.
6 Thanksgiving. I sent a letter to Murdy and $1.00 Birdie was in Church the only one from our house. They had a meeting after the sermon to see what they would do about keeping the Church open one year for McGillivray 1.00
7 To one barrel herring, at Willies
8 look on the other side of the leaf fore this dates entries
10. I did not wash today I washed the window on the out side and Pa put up those on the Kitchin, in the evening. I went to Annie's she is going to knit Black stock for M{as?}
11 I got up this morning with quite a headache and before 10 A.M. I was almost crazy I did not cook nor eate any dinner I was in bed until evening
12 I am a good deal better today Birdie (stayed at home today Jimie made the bread 17 leaves, sponged it last night Prue paid $.2.50 for rent.) Lauder paid $.7.00 last night of borrowed money. Far was spending the evening at Urquharts yesterday and he has gone to Martintown tonight. They finished the bordage today I had two letters yesterday one from Murdy the other from Annie McDonell
November 1884
13 It was this week we got the herring 6.50 pr barel 6.50
14 I cannot go to the door my head is so bad
15 Auntie & Jimie were here last night; Far was at a party at Lancaster last night it was in the new foundary. The weather is very fine
16 Beautiful day Rev Mr Leitch preached I was not thair
17 Another fine day. Jimie is sick with toothache he got a pair of felt boots at Willies. 300 Ice on the river. P.M. a little rain 3.00
18 A lovely day hard frost last night. Pa & Far at bush cutting wood and making road. All the children are on the ice. I baked today but I am not well
19 Another fine day, ice very good. None from our house at prayer meeting but Far. Got 1 skin B. yarn at Willies 15 1 spool B thread 5 15
20 Churned today. Pa & Far in bush Jimie not well to 1 bag. table salt at Dan's 13 cts 1 skin Red yarn at Willies 18 13 18
21 Dan Sam paid $. dollars for rent folks still in bush finished the road & {?} Jimie got 1 pair felt boots at Willies 3.00
22 Butchered one pig (Sam was here,) weighed 85 lbs
23 I was not to Church
24 I am trying to sew a little, and knitting Got 1 sa{chel?} of salt at Dan's
25 Pa got 1 pair mits at Dans Prue made pa a pair mits out of boot leys

November 1884

27 Sent a letter to Murdy and an order on Far Robertson (from Far) for 35 dollars. 12 to go to Anne McDonald
29 Got Ran a pair long boots at Dan's Pa subscribed for the Cornwall News $.1.00 There {?} a S.{C?} Campbell in Cornwall last night and are in Alexandria 2.50
30 Mr McGilliavry preached today his wife is not well. her throat troubles her a good deal. This is the first of Advent, sleighing today began to snow on Friday and then a little more yesterday a little more this morning. Jimie got 1 bottle of cod liver oil Pa had to see Donco for a ballance of 595 sue on some hay Donco paid it to McGilliavry They had a St A ball in Cornwall Friday night Quite a number thair 1.00
December 1884
1 We got home the sheep Bird did not go to School today And we made a large washing I am pretty well and have my head uncovered. The first time in three weeks. Mercury was this morning 10 above Zer Got Bird a pair booties at Willies F. calf 1.75
2 Lovely day. Pa & Far in bush. A good Temperance Meeting last night. Far & Jim. were thair, Jimie A Persian lamb cap at Welln

"Got the money from G.H. McGilliavry that Donco paid 5.95

"I baked today. And my head and teeth are pretty sore

"I sent a letter & paper to Sandy. The paper had a picture of the ice palace.		 8.00
3 Very fine day beginning to thaw
4 Last evening John McBain was here. Jimie & Bird were at prayer Meeting. I could not go Jimie & Ran went to the Lancaster factory and got the cloth 21 1/2 yds, fulling & dressing cost 2.15 (got it the mony from Far) they went to Fraser the tailors and gave their measurements 6 oz fingering yarn 60. 1 spool th. 10 = 10
5 Friday Lillie McDonald & Daisy were here last evening to tea Then they went to the debate I got 1 lb of crackers 10 = 1 1/2 lb sugar 15 cts last evening Bird & Ran were at J.A.'s this evening {Auntie?} & Jimie were here. Nice & warm
6 Very fine warm day. Pa & all the boys went to the bush. Far came home at noon I had a letter from Sandy. And their

December 1884

6 {cont.} is some trouble with Casy about the rent of the farm, Far took Auntie to Lancaster to see Rayarde About her business. It began to rain about six Oclock. And Pa went to fix the pipe to the cistern
7 Sabbath, rain & high wind, not a particle of snow to be seen, And our creek pretty full. Only Bird & Jimie in Church
8 Monday Churned not much {?} Prayers tonight and will be every night this week
9 Baked today. It has snowed a good deal today bought 1 axe at Gustys axe & handle cost 1 Aunty & Jimie were here this evening
10 Wednesday my teeth continue bad Aunty was here
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12 Mr Ross of the Kirk Lancaster preach today. I was not thair.
13 Preaching today Mr Cameron of Summerstown. roads bad
14 Sunday The Sacrament, And a collection. Pa gave 50. Children 25. Jimie I dont know what 75
15 Monday Far & I went to Lancaster I took the cloth to Fraser to get it cut I had 1 tooth pulled by Cameron 50 = got the calf skin and left a raw one to pay for the tanned one
Dec 1884
16 snowing heavily 3 P.M. if it continues we will have plenty of snow for good sleigh I baked this mornng. There was a good Temp meeting, last night Got 2 lbs sugar, at Dans. Jimie got a poor white neck cloth at Gurty's on Friday = I gave him 50. Archy McLenn. was in last evening, his brother is a little better Auntie wrote to Sandy last evening. Far is at Willies today.
17 Wednesday. turning colder
18 Thursday a good deal colder Jimie went to Lancaster and got his pants and Far went to the Gore. Tassie Cameron died yesterday sick since Sunday
19. Jimie & Aunty went to the funeral at Cameron The day is piercing cold. 32° below Zero
20 Made Jimie's pants. Murdy came home at 10 P.M.
21 Sunday. storming not so cold Rev. Fraser Campbell preached in Mr. Mathewson's church this evenng subject Foreign Missions
22 I am trying to sew a little, warm & raining
23 Turned cold again Far & Murdy went with the sheep to the Gore. The boys got a big sleigh at the Lairds place. To 7 lb sugar 50 cts 50
24 cold, buchered our pig weighed 120. Slicks (Ewin Dugh) son (Howard) is here. he is trying the {?} To 1 gall syrup 55. 2 lb raisin 20 one lb dried apples 10 {?} little card 5. Bird Ran & Marion got cards from Sandy. 5 P.M. Miss Gouthrer came to take Howard to Cornwall. she had two other children, their were four in the cutter. And it was storming when they left a 1/2 four. I am baking in the Khouse.
25 Christmas day lots of snow. very cold. Jimie got Mr McGillivray's snow plough and cleaned

December 1884

25 {cont.} the road to the hall. Snowed tonight I sent nothing Far Jimie & Murdy are thair. The boys had out all the horses today. Jimie went to Martintown
26 The social was good a crowded house. And plenty refreshments. McArthur of Martintown was thair and sang, And our choir done as well as we they could, they took in 73 dollars. Mercury 26 below The Sabbath School went for a ride up to McGillivray's bridge. At this evening and them to the Hall and had tea cakes candy The Annual meeting took place McGilliv is arranging every thing before he leaves
27 News of an earthquake in Madrid. Spain on the 24th it is not so cold today. To 1 lb tea at Dan's
28 McGillivray's last sermon for some time, a large congregation were out nice & warm.
29 I washed in the forenoon and served in the afternoon The nominations of councillors today. D.H. McKenzie is opposing A.J. Grant in the Rum ship. Far went to Lancaster and got the clothes Fraser done the work cutting & making coat . A coat for Jimie and furnishing trimming. Coat for Ran & making pants for Far cutting four other pair & 1 suit for Ran 8.00
30 Sandy Alick McDonald of Lancaster died last night Mr & Mrs McGillivray were around bidding farewell to the village folk, they will leave this evening for New York {rout?} for Scotland. Far & Jimie are at a party at Barbara McKenzie Jimie got 1 pair overshoes at Willies 200. Charged roads mostly gone Aunt Mary is here, her Far is at a social
31 11 P.M. I am sitting alone the boys are out It was very soft today. Therm. up to 50 Mr {Fillion?} visited us {rest of sentence too faint to read}
January 1885
1 Fine day. no snow and very few people on the road Mrs Grant Josephine & Mamie took tea with us, Donald Robertson took dinner with us
2 John McCrimmon paid Ice, $.100.00 with 2.25 cts interest Pa paid the taxes 25. Paid Dan 10.45 Paid John A. 3.40 = Aunti & Jimie were here this evening, our Jimie & Murdy are at John A. spending the evening. The weather has turned cold. Monday Mercury was up to 50 today it is 3 below Zero.
3 Cold and Windy, no snow, biys in bush, broke 1 lamp chimney got another 5 cts. Stoof paid 2.00 for rent I am tryng to make pants for Murdy. 5
4 Fine day Rev Mr Eldridge of Lancaster Methodis preached an eloquent sermon, prayer at Hepzebath {Hephzibah}
5 Election of Municipal Officers. A.J. Grant reeve D.H. McKenzie, defeated, J.A. Grant 1. Deputy reeve D.M. Haughton 2. D. Reeve. A.R. McDonald & Loney Councillors. Pa paid Wm Campbell 25 cts today for Presbyteries. Murdy went to Montreal yesterday got 8.50 8.50
6 Raining all day Mercury up to 40
7 {Misty?} all day. rained last night pretty heavily got Dolly & Sable shod by Dixon. Cost 95 cts Churned, about 3 lb baked 16 loaves. Sent a letter to Murdy. had one from him school fund. Carie Slack in the primary department 95
8 Fine warm day Mercury in the forties. I & Ran were at Mrs McRae's in the evening & Elder & wife were thair Elder Read 37 Isiah and prayed.
9 Washed blankets today and it was fine evening. began to rain about 3. Pa & all the boys in the bush
10 A party at Dunck. Saddler's last night. Far was thair folk in the bush today
11 7 P.M. fine This morning Mercury 20 above Zero about four it began to snow and we were all glad to see it. Robertson came on Friday and opened school, gave the lessons

January 1885

12 Monday. it began to rain in the night and is showery yet 2 P.M. scarsely a particle of snow to be seen
13 No snow yet, Birdie took her first lesson from Mr McGruer
14 Wednesday. I was not at Prayermeeting 10.
15 Began to snow today as if it would last. I churned
16 Scot Act tried yesterday in four counties. {Brome?}
17 Very stormy hardly a person on the road, snow and dust blowing.
18 Cold. not many in Church no Minister. Sundy. Association all.
19 Washed today, not enough snow for sleighing
20 Baked. not very good bread Norman took tea here
21 To 1 lb tea at Dan's. got at Dan's on Monday 1 lb cracker 2 charged
22 News of a battle fought in Egypt last week between British troops and the Madah
24 2 lb raisins 20 cts 2 lb sugar Charged at Dan's made a cake not very good
25 Rev. Mr Fraser. Indian lands preached.
26 I got a telegram from Sandy he is on his way to Montreal. the boys took a load of hay for Aunty from Gore
27 Far went to Montreal this morning. I have commenced to clean the house. Bought 1 hog from Willies weighed 230 lbs. at 6 pr 100 Sandy Caulder sold it to Willie 13.50
28 {Blank}
29 The Scot Act to be voted on in the County of Carlton today.

Scot Act gained over 700 majority

Slack sewed a pair of pants for Pa, that Fraser cut

To 4 lb brown sugar 2.5, 2 of granulated 9 at Willie's

To 1 bedroom set at Dan's 2.50 1/2 lb mustard 1/4 ginger 1/2 oz nutmeg 4 cts 4 lbs dried apples 1 lb tea 91 comb
30 Lander paid $.2.00 Far came home tonight
31 Saturday. baked & mopped. I expect Sandy tonight, he is at Montreal at the funeral. to 1 corn broom 25 cts, 1 lb beef 50 2 paper pins 5 Sam Cut the hog today. Your text here...

February 1885

1 Sunday. Sandy, Annie & Louise Purce are here, Sandy, Anne Jimie & I went to see Peggy, weather cold & stormy
2 Very cold this morning. Mercury down 24 or 26 on our

Sandy, Ann, Lou. Papa & I took tea with Auntie

To 1 qt vinagar 10. to Jimie 20 cts. A party at Dunk Saddlers Sandy Auntie Annie Lou & I made a Call at Barretts 		30
3 Sandy's went off on the morning. {Ann?} Jim Grant's Mrs McLennan, was buried today, & Willie Grantey was buried at his home today, he died in the States his remains came home by cars. Took home the sheep .
4 Stormy. washed today. Alick Mclennan died in the hospital Montreal this morning, Pa & Jimie are drawing wood. ODonovan Rossa was shot by a woman in New York yesterday To 1 pair leather mits at Dunlop's 60 60 75
5 very cold but sunshine. Birdie got 1 French book
6 Alick McLennan buried today Pa & Far went

News came today of the taking of Khartoum by the Mahdi's men about 60.000 -9000 of Gorden's went over to the enemy. he had only 2.500 to defend the town. It was on the 26th that they took the tower

Uncle Donald was here on his way to the funeral. Pa gave him $5.50 t get us some tea

I heard this evening that Ewen McLennan was shot in the leg by an indian in Texes. I hope its not true		 5.50
9 Monday To 1 1/2 lb tea 25 cts, 1 pair booties for Marion 1.00 has been storming, all all afternoon, morning the boys were drawing wood, had a letter from Sandy 1.25
10 Rained last night and has been snowing, and blowing all day. but very frosty. The boys did not go to the bush Had a paper from McGilliavry. Sabbath school convention meets in Lancaster today.
11 Very stormy. No prayer meeting
12 {blank}
13 Auntie was here
14 Auntie sent a dress of tarten to Marion as a Valentine. And a nice set of tea dishes to me

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February 1885

1 Sunday. Sandy, Annie & Louise Purce are here, Sandy, Anne Jimie & I went to see Peggy, weather cold & stormy
2 Very cold this morning. Mercury down 24 or 26 on our

Sandy, Ann, Lou. Papa & I took tea with Auntie

To 1 qt vinagar 10. to Jimie 20 cts. A party at Dunk Saddlers Sandy Auntie Annie Lou & I made a Call at Barretts 		30
3 Sandy's went off on the morning. {Ann?} Jim Grant's Mrs McLennan, was buried today, & Willie Grantey was buried at his home today, he died in the States his remains came home by cars. Took home the sheep .
4 Stormy. washed today. Alick Mclennan died in the hospital Montreal this morning, Pa & Jimie are drawing wood. ODonovan Rossa was shot by a woman in New York yesterday To 1 pair leather mits at Dunlop's 60 60 75
5 very cold but sunshine. Birdie got 1 French book
6 Alick McLennan buried today Pa & Far went

News came today of the taking of Khartoum by the Mahdi's men about 60.000 -9000 of Gorden's went over to the enemy. he had only 2.500 to defend the town. It was on the 26th that they took the tower

Uncle Donald was here on his way to the funeral. Pa gave him $5.50 t get us some tea

I heard this evening that Ewen McLennan was shot in the leg by an indian in Texes. I hope its not true		 5.50
9 Monday To 1 1/2 lb tea 25 cts, 1 pair booties for Marion 1.00 has been storming, all all afternoon, morning the boys were drawing wood, had a letter from Sandy 1.25
10 Rained last night and has been snowing, and blowing all day. but very frosty. The boys did not go to the bush Had a paper from McGilliavry. Sabbath school convention meets in Lancaster today.
11 Very stormy. No prayer meeting
12 {blank}
13 Auntie was here
14 Auntie sent a dress of tarten to Marion as a Valentine. And a nice set of tea dishes to me

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February 1885

1 Sunday. Sandy, Annie & Louise Purce are here, Sandy, Anne Jimie & I went to see Peggy, weather cold & stormy
2 Very cold this morning. Mercury down 24 or 26 on our

Sandy, Ann, Lou. Papa & I took tea with Auntie

To 1 qt vinagar 10. to Jimie 20 cts. A party at Dunk Saddlers Sandy Auntie Annie Lou & I made a Call at Barretts 		30
3 Sandy's went off on the morning. {Ann?} Jim Grant's Mrs McLennan, was buried today, & Willie Grantey was buried at his home today, he died in the States his remains came home by cars. Took home the sheep .
4 Stormy. washed today. Alick Mclennan died in the hospital Montreal this morning, Pa & Jimie are drawing wood. ODonovan Rossa was shot by a woman in New York yesterday To 1 pair leather mits at Dunlop's 60 60 75
5 very cold but sunshine. Birdie got 1 French book
6 Alick McLennan buried today Pa & Far went

News came today of the taking of Khartoum by the Mahdi's men about 60.000 -9000 of Gorden's went over to the enemy. he had only 2.500 to defend the town. It was on the 26th that they took the tower

Uncle Donald was here on his way to the funeral. Pa gave him $5.50 t get us some tea

I heard this evening that Ewen McLennan was shot in the leg by an indian in Texes. I hope its not true		 5.50
9 Monday To 1 1/2 lb tea 25 cts, 1 pair booties for Marion 1.00 has been storming, all all afternoon, morning the boys were drawing wood, had a letter from Sandy 1.25
10 Rained last night and has been snowing, and blowing all day. but very frosty. The boys did not go to the bush Had a paper from McGilliavry. Sabbath school convention meets in Lancaster today.
11 Very stormy. No prayer meeting
12 {blank}
13 Auntie was here
14 Auntie sent a dress of tarten to Marion as a Valentine. And a nice set of tea dishes to me

February 1885

14 The presents caused quite a commotion in our house until Auntie came in the evening.
15 Sabbath. This has been a fine day. Quite a number in Church. Rev. Wm. Ferguson preached
16 I began to write a letter to Murdy on Friday and I am going to mail it tonight. I am sending $.5.00 to buy a few things Toronto Bank No. 1051191 It is pretty stormy Far went to a party at Archy McRaes. Pa paid some accounts in the stores.
17 Very stormy Far did not go down Cousin Far came with our tea
18 As Wednesday Rehearsal in The Dr house tonight Jimie went to the Gore and got an old blue coat with brass buttons he is going to wear it at the Concert.
19 I got 4 lb sugar 25 cts 3 lb apples 25 cts blue 15 65
20 We all went to the Concert Tickets 25 c 15 cts
21 Pretty good Concert got 49 dollars. The boys asked the performers to come to our home and dance for a while. got the jute today & the Velvet 50
22 The weather is keeping cold
23 We had a pleasant evening Saturday danced until 11 P.M. we were in bed by 12. This has been a fine day sunshine all day.
24 This was a fine morning but it became dull in the afternoon I am trying to make a bonnet
25 Wednesday. A Womans Foreign Mission organized this evening we meet 1st Thursday of each Month
26 Thursday. Scot Act passed in Northumberland Durham
27 The first day of our Sacrement got a flower {yesterday?}
28 Finished my bonnet. The weather this week has been lovely. Rosie had a heifer calf Friday night.

March 1885

1 Sunday Marion's birthday. Pa bought her a box with shells on the cover 35 cts and she is very proud Quite a number out today. Mr Calder preached The collection today was for foreign missions 35 75
4 Prayer Meeting was conducted by J. Duggevall R.R.
5 The Woman's board of foreign Mission, met today for the first time (at Sandy Ossins) A goodly number present I paid the fee 25
6 Rose had a heifer calf this morning got four lemons 10
7 To 4 lb sugar 25 3 lb dried apples 25 at Willies 30
8 Was in Church. George McGiliavry read a sermon from Rev. Alick McGilliavry. Bird & Ran paid for the orphan 30
9 Far has gone to Fort Covington with Cousin Donald
10 Far got 1 pair rubber boots 2.75 1/2 coal oil 14 14
11 Prayer Meeting A number of young people present
12 Peony had a calf this morning I dont know the sex I got syrup 15 cts it is cold & stormy Jimie went to Lancaster to see a horse trot
13 Fearfully cold mercury 30° below Zero To Jimie for social Lancaster 20
14 I went to Lancaster And bought at McCrimm 6 yds cloth 50 = 3.00 7 yds flannelle 35- 2.45 2 yds union flannel 25 =50 10 yds winsey 12 = 1.20 1 pair felt boots for Pa 2.15 4 yds check 16 Twist 7 = two spools 8. 2 yds cotton 18. 1 box collers 14 2 yds calico 1 h= 24 2 doz buttons 12 1/2 = 25 I took tea at Robertson Baliff. And I was at uncle Dougald's widdow's 5.45 1.70 2.79 .47 .49
15 Rev. McNish of Cornwall preached in St Andrews church Hampton. snowing in morning; very cold in the evening. Prayer meeting in Hephzebath (Hephzibah}
16 Bela Morrison was to see us. took tea 1 lb crackers
17 Bird got her coat cut by {Tim? Jim?} Smith 30 yesterday I had apples 13 fine day although St. Patrick Sam worked 1/2 this week $30 10

March 1885

18 Very cold This morning mercury down to 6. Red worked today
19 Jimie's birthday. he and Far were at Lancaster last night to {?} raw and cold looks like snow. was very bright in the morning The calf that came first is not well, looks like death 25
20 Social tonight, I made a few fried cakes. To 4 lb sugar 25
21 Far Jimie .25 Bird .25 & Marion 10 were at the social. it was pretty good. The weather is still very cold for this time of year not a sign of thaw. the road is as good as it was in January.
22 Sunday very fine day There was a Mr McKenzie a student of Montreal, preached and he gave a very good sermon
23 Stormy Donald Dougald was here today so was Mary and Donald from the Gore. Mary was at her music Donald was at the mill. To 22 lbs oatmeal 64
24 News of a battle in London. General ONeal {McNeill} had a fight on Sunday with the Aribs. Marion got a book 10
25 The calf very sick. Pa & Jimie went to Lancaster to meet the {Coarps?} of widdow Duncan Donn, she died west at her son Donald's, it did not come, snowed in. I was at prayer meeting tonight, not many thair, but it was very interesting. The boys took home some of our hay from the Pigon farm.
26 {blank} .
27 Snow I sent a letter to Murdy and $12.00. The boys Killed the sick calf.
28 My birthday Jimie & Ran & I went to The Gore. Left home 6 P.M. came home 10 P.m. A lovely night but bad roads. Cahols like cellarsdon, Mary & Far were off to singing school. The last night John and Mary Jn Robertson was with us.
29 Sunday. Rev. McCrimmon of Summerstown preached in our church a very good sermon. News of a fight in the N. West Riel the rebel and some Indian half breeds have rebelled against the Government. very fine day
30 Looks gloomy. J.D. McDonald's wife of Cornwall was buried here today
31 Snowing with rain water rising in the creek. Pelow came with some {grain?} Angus {?liff?} leaving the farm house. Troops ordered to the North West. Your text here...

April 1885

1 Wednesday Lent will expire with this week.
2 I was not at Prayer Meeting. I was at Aunties Andrew Barrett, Senr. died yesterday, he was crushed by a tree falling on him, as he was cutting timber on his farm Saturday March 28th. he will be buried tomorrow. It began to snow this evening, it was very windy in the morning.
3 Snowed all night and still snowing and storming but not cold. Ran is sick and I have to doe his work And Annie is sick and Bird is with her
4 Still snowing we have a drift at the Kitchen door that is about 9 feet high Far & Neil Wm. walked on showshoes to Lancaster for the mail.
5 Fine day but not a sleigh on the road. only one sleigh at church Sandy O's he had Leitch. Burgess led the singing.
6 Rained last night, snowed today scarcely a sleigh on the road I am not well. Ran is a little better he has not been out for three day. Pelons came to the farm on Friday
7 6 P.m. The morning was beautiful fine sunshine, snow thawing fast but now it looks like rain. Far went to the Gore to go to Cornwall tonight to a St Andrews Concert It did last night and is raining today. Pa got 4 lemons 10 cts 10

April 1885

9 We heard that there was a battle fought between Russians & Aftghens. Aft. defeated with 500 slain. That was on the 30th March
10 Bird went to the Gore today. Jimie played Bob and drove Carron to a single party Pa got 15 cts of filberts = Worm Candy for Mar. We are 20 three years married today and Many a growel & grumble I heard & gave. 25
11 Marion was ill all night The day is lovely. News in today's papers say that a band of Crees Indians robbed & Killed the settlers at Frog Lake. 9 persons being Killed.
12 Bird Came home in time for preacher Mary & Donald came with her G.H. McGilliviavry read a letter from Rev. Alick to The Children
13 Monday. sold 3 doz eggs - got 4 lb mg 6 lb rice 4 = 24 25
14 Very fine day. Pa had Prue. hewing some timber. Far went to the Gore. Jimie got a pair boots at MCrimman's 2.75 last night he was to Lancaster. 2.75
15 Prue working until four. To 7 1/2 lb codfiish 48
16 Prue worked till 12.
17 I was at a sugar party at J.A last night It is lovely day sunshine good sugar day Prue worked all day Sent 15 dollars to Murdy. {page cut off}.
18 Pa & Jimie were putting in at mill Bird went to J. Dingwell's 4th /con last night. I am pretty tyred Got 11 1/2 lbs beef - 100. Sold 2 doz eggs got 5 1/2 lb sugar {amount illegible as page is cut off}

April 1885

19 Sunday fine day, over head, roads very bad. not many in church Rev Mr Barlie of Woodland, preached. Text Psalms 4-11 For the Lord is a sun & shield to them who fear him. And at evening service, he preached from Exodis where Pharoah was plauged.
20 Monday fine I went to see Donald McPherson's corpse. he died 1 A.M. I was at Aunties. on my way home I called to see Birdie Dixon she is very poorly. In the evening I went to the Rappids, the ice was going away {?} but I did not see any The river was clear
21 Tuesday running a little Bird got a pair leather boots at Dan's $1.40 Ran got a pair at Willie's $.1.
22 Finished sawing our logs the boys piled it all this forenoon Jimie went to Lancaster for Murdy. The road is covered with water from McMartins
23 Warm yesterday mercury up to summer heat and
24 Water high ice all off
25 Far caught 8 pike. shot {pheas?}

April 1885

25 News of Battle, General Middleton had a
26 Lassy had a heifer calf today Bird bought 4 yds linen = 40 4 yds muslin 40 8 yds embroidery 32 80 32
27 Sandy Dougall came to frame woodshed for the village farm. To 1 1/2 gall syrup pepper 8 cts Cold run 30
28 Frose last night. Jimie went this morning to Pigons to sow hayseed Pigon said the wind was too high Jimie caught two pike, I sent him to Auntie, Got 1 lb raisin nutmeg 5 cts Murdy got a pair long boots at Dans yesterday. 2 P.M. snowing heavily 15 2.75
29 Over 1/2 foot snow ugly day no working
30 To 1 box of codfish 5 lbs - 7 =35. All the thirsty people were in the village yesterday & today taking a farewell to whiskey. Tomorrow is the first of May and Scot Act will Commence. It is to be hoped that it will make a change in the country. hardly a family, but has been injured in some way by its rise

May 1885

1 Friday. Sandy finished the frame at noon today Charged $.4.00 Boys got mecers
2 All the Sabbath School scholars were asked to James Dingwall's K Road to a sugar feast. All ours, but Far were thair Auntie gave 6 1/2 yds dress goods
3 Professor Ferguson of Queen's preached today. he is to be in the manse all summer. Guy Burtons son died today
4 Revd Ferguson's family came today
5 Duncan Burton was buried today 2 loaves 10 10
6 Fine day. Bought at Dan's 3 yds dress goods 25 pr yd 2 yds cotton 20 cts 2 yds print 20. 9 yds black braid 18 B.b. at Willie's 1 pair coarse slippers 75= at Gurty's 1 bottle peppermint - 8 sugar. 6 1/2 lbs 42. = 50 Was at Prayer Meeting. .75 .15 .58 .75 .50
7 Womans B. of F. Mission {Woman's Board of Foreign Mission} met at Elders this afternoon. had a pleasant and I hope a profitable time. My offering 10 It rained all afternoon, Tupper McDonell got ruptured today. and is doing nicely 7 P.M. .20
8 This is the day appointed by Government as Arbor day in the Schools, but it rained so much they will at right it Monday if fine will be kept. A battle the 2d
9 News of the battle of last Saturday. To putting handle on shoval 15. To Jimie 25, Sent cows to pasture
10 Raining a little all day. Prayer Meeting at Hepthebah (Hephzibah}
11 Monday began to dig our gard. 2 loaves bread Gave Bird 15 cts yesterday for French Evangelization Jimie went to Lancaster for paper 5 cts 10 15
12 Fine sunshiney day. insects out Jimie went to Gore for oats, wheet 20 bush of oats 2 {bunch?} wheat
16 Y Leresh shered the sheep today. Got 8 bush early rose. 35 = 2.80. Jimie & Murdy were at Lancaster Jimie got a felt hat - 1.00. four loaves 25 cts 2.80 .25

May 1885

17 Sabbath. very fine day. News last night Riel was taken prisoner, had very sharp fighting at Batoche. Quite a number in Church
18 Began to fix the ground for potatoes To 1 1/2 yd velvet 45 = 98. 2 yds calico 12 = 24 45 L. Whitened the ceiling of the sittingroom and washed walls. Very hot Mercury at 100. 1.22
19. Cutting potatoes. Pigon's Sheep had a lamb today To 4 loaves bread today 2 yesterday = 30 some chicken came today 30
20 Baked. had to get two lambs. potatoes from J.A. post last night
21 Fine day. Duncan McLellan's wife was buried today there was a woman got hurted at the funeral, by being thrown out of the carriage in which she was riding, Angus Orr;s daughter, got a Dr. & Priest for her Big Donald McLennan. Mason, was here to dinner. To 2 lbs Gran. sugar at Willie's. Pa & boys planting potatoes.
22 Finished planting Misquitoes came this evening
23 To 4 loaves bread.
24 Very hot. today over 90 in sun
25 Washed today, had a heavy shower of rain about 6 P.M. Concert in Martintown. Far & Murdy went Jimie went to the Gore to work the horses. Misquitoes very bad.
26 put out cabbage plants. Gore Ewe had two lambs yesterday
27 Prayer Meeting. Afterwards practicing for {several?}
28 To 4 lbs sugar 25cts 1 1/2 yds Misquitoes net 15 40
29 Sent for 1000 lb to Cornwall 25.0 bags 1.00


Marion got 10 cts to give for French Evangr on Sunday		 25
29 To 1 pair buttonis boots at Dans 1.35 1 pair brown hose at J.A. 1.20 for Marion 1.50

June 1885

2 Tuesday churned To 4 loaves = 20
3 To 10 loaves = 60 = 1/2 gall molasses 30. 2 lb granulated sugar 11 l 1 corn broom 23. clover cinnamon 10 cts Got the flour freight 6 bg 82 33
4 The Woman's Board of Foreign Mission met here today not many on account of the rain. A Bakers doz. 13 I paid 75. on offereing 10 = 85
5 It was today we got the flour freight 40
6 Saturday the weather is cold & showerey frost last night a social last night made over $.30

Bought at Dan's 25 lb oat meal 75 cts 1/2 doz lemons 15

" at Willie's 10 lb cornmeal 25 cts. paid Auntie 1.50 for {Liss?} & 25 for braid for Bird's dress		 .90 1.50 25
7 Grand Procession rain in the morning Children had wings
8 Sent a letter to Sandy
9 Pa & boys in bush clearing they have been at it fore some time.
10 Got 1 pair of boots for myself at Willie's 1.40 = 1 pair B. Kid gloves at Dans 50 = 2 3/4 yds 79 1 yd. waist lining = 13. 1 1/2 doz. buttons 23 1 yd twist 5 cts 1.40 .94
11 got Bird 1 pair booties at Willie 1.40. 6 lb rice 4 lb mg. 1.90
12 At Willie's 8 1/4 lb pork 100. at Dan's 1 dozen button 10 To 1 can salmon 15 1.10
13 Fine day rain last night
14 Pretty fine day. had a letter from Sandy. sent him one.
15 Washed today had a call from Bella Ban.
16 To 1 qt syrup 5. Bella Ban. & Victoria McLen. were here to ten MacLennan
17 Was at prayer Meeting

June 1885

24 Went to Cornwall yesterday to attend the Womans Foreign Mi. S. They Met in Knox church a fine new building. We had dinner & tea in the basement of the church. I bought a hat for Ran at Mrs McDonald's 2.25 one for "Mare" on "C" Ran at Coats 60 for M. 290 for Ran's Bought 2 1/2 yds cloth for Jim 2.25 1 pair gloves 45. 1 straw crown 50. 2.25 1.00 3.70
25 Been raining a good deal yesterday and day before working in gardens Jimie working with team on the road. Pa & Far & Murdy fixing foundation for a woodshed at D. alvin's
26 Pa and boys. with Prue Stoof & Garden raised the frame of the shed before breakfast. To 10 1/4 lbs codfish 61 1/2 lb gran sug. gets 2 lbs brown= 15 = 33 Pa was to Donald Roys 945

July 1885

1 Pic Nic on Hamiltons Island Far Jim Murdy were thair Both Lancaster & Cornwall had ther Sabbath Schools thair Jimie $.100 Murdy 65 cts Far & Jimie went to Martintown in the evening. It rained very heavily after night.
2 Womans meeting at D.J. McDonal My offering 25 cts I called at the Drs's
3 got 12 lb rhubarb from Aunt Kate
4 To 14 lbs pork at Willie's 1.40 " Bird's music 1.50= 2.90
5 Uncle Donald & Aunt Mary in our church. poorbox 10
6 Washing done by Birdie got two loaves on Saturday 10
7 Rained heavily. All our folk sent to dig, a ditch, but had to leave on account of rain some of the women of our church met in the Hall expecting Mrs Fraser of the Indian Lands but she did not come
8 a little rain today. to 1 bottle Electric oil 25 25
9 Folk all went to the ditch. John Robertson came to put up a hay fork in the barn. The rain drove the boys home at 11 Oclock. And it was showering all afternoon. And finished off with a wild storm of Thunder, lightening, wind and very heavy rain about 5 Oclock P.M. 2 lb sugar at Dan's
10 Friday Our first day Had Mr Burnt preacher today. very wild storm last night about 12

July 1885

11 Far went to a pic nic on Hamilton Island. Jimie & Murdy & Bass {putt?} dairy on McGuachy farm To 2 lbs sugar at Dan's
12 Pa's birthday. And our sacreament I went to church but got so sick that I had to come home
14 Jime went to the North Branch to get shingles got thousand 2.1/4. dollars for 1000. rained most of the day.
15 The berries came 54 boxes. gave Ann 16 she was here and we cleaned them all got 24 lb granulated sugar 2.00 2.00
16 Got 36 lb of Gr sugar. 3.00 boiled the berrr. I took Bird & Marion for a drive. up the river to the bridge down on the other ride. 2.00 3.00
17 Took Mrs Grant & Anne and went to see Peggy. They are all wel went And I had tea at Duncan Saddler's Coming home got caught in the rain and stayed a while in the bridge until the rain was over.
18 Fine day no rain. Bought at Willie's 3 3/4 sugar 25-1 lb starch 8 1 packet 33

July 1885

of baking powder 10 1/4 lb mustard 1/4 lb cream tarter 18 cotton 9= 20 97
{written on left-hand side} January 1888. 05 Murdy went to Montreal Pa gave him $.

August 1885

1 Finished putting up our hay it was all put into two stacks. but three loads which was put into the barn. Pelon got in all his hay. our share was {blank} loads Jimie & Murdy went to Lancaster to a Lacrosse march. Jimie got rubbers at Willie's 50. Murdy got a pair at Dan's Jimie got shirt at J.A.'s and stockings at Dan's 40. To 1 lb tea I made Far tights 50
2 Very fine day. Rev. Calder preached in our church. Professor in Lancas.
3 Monday Pa went to Alexandria this morning left home at 5 Oclock
4 Tuesday. rained all forenoon Pa. Far & Jimie went to a meeting Ma Gauchey had on our place about a ditch
5 Murdty & I went to Lancaster left wool at the mill to be spun got two lbs carded, left a calfskin at the tanner bought at McCrimman's 13 spools 1 lb linen Thread 60 - 7 yd calico 70. 3 yds cotton 27. Went to prayermeeting There was a Mrs David A Grant buried today she was killed on Monday by being thrown off a horse rake on to a pile of stones 48 1.30 27

August

5 Yesterday the people of the 2d con back of Williamstown spent the forenoon looking in the woods for three children of Sandy Dougalls Mason, who had gone to pick berries the day before it was cold and rained all night. they were found near Lancaster
6 Womens meeting at Burtons today it was a very, good one Mrs E Dingwell joined today bought 9 yds of print at Willie's 8 yds of check 1.00. paid paris green 1 pair rubbers 50. 2 lb sugar 18 1.00 1.30 .68
7 Trying to sew
8 Fine day still working at Bird's dress
9 Sunday fine day. a good many at Church
10 Pa went to Cornwall with Moorhouse, to get legal advice

Jimie & I went to Lancaster Bought - 11 3/4 yds cloth 53. 5.88 = 3 1/2 Farmers satin 35 - 1.23 = 7.11 4 yds cotton 9- 36 = 2yds silesia = 18 = 36 2 spools thread {8?} 3 pair braces 25 = 79 1 doz buttons 8 9 buttons 10.

Gave Fraser Jimie's coat to make got his pants cut & took them home Took a two tin Kettles to McGillis to get fixed		 7.11 .72 .83

August

11 Bought at Dan's 4 1/2 yds gray cottom 45 cts 2 yds at 7.14 Jimie went to the North branch for shingles. got 4 lbs steak
12 Pa & Far went to a meeting about digging the creek that runs through our farms.
13 It rained last night, And was showery all day. Pa & Far was at Lancaster, paid for sawing the lumber in the Spring and bargained for some 1 1/2 inch fine plank. 20 pr 1.000 feet Got 5 loaves yes. today 2 cts. baked today 16.45
15 Far Jimie & Murdy went with the Lacrosse team to Alexandria to play and bet {beat} Alexandria by one game 3 to 2. got 1/2 gall syrup and two 1/2 lbs sugar at John A's 30 20
16 Fine day a large congregation
17 Washed
18 Far & Murdy went to Caledonia today Pa gave them $10.00 Got beef from Colette 8 1/2 7 cts 10.60
19 cooking for a pic nic got 1 qrt vingar 10 2 1/2 lb sugar 1 baking powder beef 1.16 1.16
20 Thursday. We took a double waggon. And shared Pigons horse and took a load of folks to the pic nic on Hamilton Island. spent a very pleasant day.

August 1885

21. Resting after the fatigue of yesterday
22 It rained yesterday and is cold today. Far McRais, New York, wife add daughter, with D. Robertson called this evening.
24 Yesterday was a very fine day a large Congregation good sermon Jimie was fishing got a nice mess
25 Far & Murdy came home last night got 5 lb steake from Collet 45 cts Bird went wth Mrs Grant to visit at James Dingwall's Kings Road. 45
26 I went with dolly to meet Bird Lassie was with them To 100. of sugar to cook plums 14 b 1.00

September 1885

1. Tuesday. To 4 1/2 lbs stew 6 = 26 cts rain to day
2 I have a boil on the left-side of my neck and it pains me a good deal. The four schools are opened and a pretty fair attendance already Mrs Ross here to tea To tea at Dan's 2 lbs 1.00 1.00
3 Womans meeting at Jimmie Dingwalls. R.R I dd not go my boil is sore. Pa & the boys are drawing stones from Peelow's to the Game lot
4 Pa got the Engineers Award about the ditch. And will go to Cornwall today. To 2 loaves 10 10
5 Lacrosse today here between ours & Alexandria ours won three Alex one. To 4 lbs stew 25 = Even McColl. Bard of Kingston was with us last night and to breakfast today, he is sell a book of his poems. in English. Pa took 1 To 3 loaves 15. 1 lb crackers 10 1.25 .25
6 Very fine day. heavy grey frost last night I was not in Church today Marvin was vaccinated last week it did not take. Dr Hunt & wife are off West to Chatham
7 Fine day Far went to Lancaster for lumber. paid {apenny?} 2.24
8 Birdie's birthday I washed today. Sabbath School Pic Nic tomorrow Going to William Campbells We got 1/2 barrel of herring at Willie's Monday 3.25 = Lumber cost
9 It began to rain last evening and it still raining 7 P.M. The wind was very high all night and most of today 30 apples of our Dutchers fell off I think there is not 30 more on it The Pic Nic was held in the Hall. I was not thair There was a preasant of some chinee dishes mounted on silver presented to Mrs Leitch Flora Stewart McDonald, value 16.00. it was a present from the Sabbath School

September 1885

10 Murdy and I went to Lancaster to buy Clothes Bought at McCrimmans, 7 yds cloth 1.10 = 7.70 2 yds Farmers satin 35 = 70. 2 1/2 cotton = 9 = 23 11/2 yds silicia 18 = 27 1 1/2 yds print 17 1 spool silk 5 1 yd twist 5 buttons 17 wadding 10 = 2 1/2 yds cloth 50 - 1.25 3 yds Cotton 9 = 27 Left the goods at Frasers. to be made for the 17th. 7.70 1.20 .44 1.62
16 Murdy & Far went and got the Clothes
17 Murdy went to Montreal this evenin got Marion boots 85, stockins 40 at Willies 1.25
20 Monday got the ham that I am to boil for the dinner I am to boil two Mrs Hunt two Mrs Burton two. We got 23 lbs beef. 8 cts pr lb 1.84
21 I am baking for the dinner To $1.00 sugar
22 Tuesday. we sent to the Fair this Morning Canned fruit - preserve fruit & jelley, apples house plants, won onions carrots beets mangels turnip bread {?} potatoes four kinds got of prizes 1st House plants, 2.00 1st canned fruit 1.00 1st bread 50
23 This has been a very cold raw day still a good number out - we were Kept busy at the dinner Brown the Surveyer & son came to our place this evening I bough 1 ham 13 lbs and 1 basket peaches 50 cts
24 All the {force?} went to Survey
26 Young Brown went home today
27 Murdy came home yesterday to attend the games on Tuesday at Alexandria
28 A fine warm day
29 This has been the greate day all our boys went to the games. and the Olympian's took home the Medals. Lancaster was sure of them. Pat Purcell gave each boy $5.00 = 60 A bonfire was made. And greate rejoicing
{Written on right side ? June 20}

October 1885

1 Roman Catholicks' had a pic nic in The Agricultural Grounds today A very large gathering All went off well until evening Cousin Donald and Walter Barret were driving up Warren St The horse shied at something and they were thrown out and were {picked?} up for dead Donie was taken here and is unconseous, he has a bad cut from his eye down on his nose. Bird got boots at Willies 1.60
2 Donie is better to day, his mother & Farquher Archy sat up with last night. he has no recollection of any thing after being thrown out To 1/2 lb tea ar Dan's 25
3 Donie went home todaty. Uncle Donald sent us 39 lbs pork. I bought 54 cts worth of beef 54
4 Murdy went to Montreal last night Pa gave him $.55.00 fifty five dollars. It is raining
5 Monday we began to pull the corn.
6 Jimie is trying to husk corn, he has a sore knee
7 Pa, Far, & Ran are digging potatoes. A number rotten
8 Jimie went to the field this afternoon. Far went to a bee at Hugh McKenzies, both went to a dance at McKenzies'. Pa was with Brown and some others running a line between the 1st & 2nd concessions on our & Angus Neal's
9 Mariah McDonald, Peter, came to day to visit. To 1/2 tea 25
10 To beef 35 cts, got at Dan's sugar 25 cts blacking 5 65
11 Cold but bright. Rev. McQuary preached today did not go to Church

October 1885

12 Finished lifting potatoes. began the ditch Wrote to Murdy. sent $10. ten dollars, bought Aunties cow for twenty dollars, borrowed the money from Far
13 Pa & the boys went early to work on the creek and took their dinner with them. About ten it began to drizzle & rain about noon it rained heavily, and the folks came hom. it rained all the afternoon. There was a meeting of the young people in the Hall to try and get up a concert for Hallow'een.
14 The forenoon was pretty dry but about noon there was Thunder & lightening and the rain came down in torrensts. And rained until about three when it ceased And turned quite warm. I went to the Hall but there was no Prayer Meeting plenty of people but no leader. Had a letter from Murdy & Bell is sick.
16 Evening Aunty was over. Jimie heard that Bell died this morning and her corpse will be up on Saturday Evening Had 1 1/2 lb tea 75 cts
17 Done a big days work mopped all the house. got 1/2 gall vinegar 3 lb sugar 1 qrt syrup 15 45
18 Jimie {?} and I went to John McGillis to Bell's wake They came by evening train Murdy came with them and a Mr Scullin She will be buried this afternoon at 3 Oclock Evening The funeral is over. And Kate

October 1885

{18 cont.} and Mr Scullion came here to tea he went off to John McGillises Kate will be here until tomorrow. Rev. Mr McQuaig preached in our church. Kate is sick
19 Got up at 4 to get Murdy's things ready Kate was some better They left here at 6. Jimie drove them to Lancaster About 1/2 after 10. Farquher McRae of New York came here and he remained until 9 P.M. we spent a pleasant day Pa gave Murdyt $15.00 for board s.a. 15--
20 Every day since Saturday was pleasant looked like Indian Summer, but today it was threatening rain all day. Got 8 lb of stew 48 cts Cousin Mary was here she came to take Mrs Handy home Ran got a letter today from Mrs McGilliavry 48
21 Began to rain last evening and has rained all day. I washed. Far went to the Gore
22 Hung out the washing. There was sunshine in the Morning Far came home had a bag of apples Uncle Donald gave him. Rain in evening
23 Jimie went to Monroe's Mills for shingles & boards going to shingle Dunn home. $.12. Young folks decorating the Hall. Mr McQuary our assistant teacher had left today & a Mr McCormick came in place. Jimie went to a concert at Lancaster Auntie was here. she & I pared apples. Oscer came home 6 lb stew 6 = 36 36
24 Went in afternoon to pick beachnuts very fine day To 1/2 gall coaloil 15. had a letter from Murdy 15
25 A Young student preached today. I did not hear his name.

October 1885

26 Monday, fine warm day. We were putting in our potatoes today. got 6 bush of slacked lime from Gurty. Osen went off last night and is at Auntie's Willie Gordon is fixing up the Valley house nicely moved it from the corner and raised and shingled it. put in new windows & door
27 Working still at potatoes. It is looking like rain.
28 Rain. wrote a letter to Murdy. The small pox is back in Montreal. Jimie had a letter from Sandy. I was at prayermeeting.
29 Have taking in all the good potatoes, left out about a waggon load of rotten ones, Had a letter from Sandy, he has sent grapes they will be down Saturday
30 The Hallowe'en Concert will be tonight.
31 The Concert Came off and was good. I did not intend to go, But Aunt Mary Came, and I went The Andersons. Father, Mother & son played Mother on organ Father & son on violin, son 11 years old W. B. Robertson sang 4 or 5 good songs in good style Mr & Mrs Handy, English, who came out this Summer gave 2 or 3 songs in excellent style, And a choir of village amateurs, done pretty good execution. The grapes came by the mail, freight & mail carrage 90 cts gave Annie part of one basket The small pox is doing Greate havock in Montreal over 1.500 died in October.

{Duplicate of previous page Christina McLennan 1883-88 Diary 97.pdf}

October 1885

26 Monday, fine warm day. We were putting in our potatoes today. got 6 bush of slacked lime from Gurty. Osen went off last night and is at Auntie's Willie Gordon is fixing up the Valley house nicely moved it from the corner and raised and shingled it. put in new windows & door
27 Working still at potatoes. It is looking like rain.
28 Rain. wrote a letter to Murdy. The small pox is back in Montreal. Jimie had a letter from Sandy. I was at prayermeeting.
29 Have taking in all the good potatoes, left out about a waggon load of rotten ones, Had a letter from Sandy, he has sent grapes they will be down Saturday
30 The Hallowe'en Concert will be tonight.
31 The Concert Came off and was good. I did not intend to go, But Aunt Mary Came, and I went The Andersons. Father, Mother & son played Mother on organ Father & son on violin, son 11 years old W. B. Robertson sang 4 or 5 good songs in good style Mr & Mrs Handy, English, who came out this Summer gave 2 or 3 songs in excellent style, And a choir of village amateurs, done pretty good execution. The grapes came by the mail, freight & mail carrage 90 cts gave Annie part of one basket The small pox is doing Greate havock in Montreal over 1.500 died in October.

November 1885

1 Sunday Cold and raw. I was in Church. no minister. a sermon from Revd. A McGilliavry read by G. H. McGillivray. Text Luke 12. 15. last clause, For a man's life consiseth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth, No Prayer Meeting this evening
2 Snowing all day. The Catholics had a Mass for all who died within the year. Pa paid our account at Willie's 9.24
3 Raining today, snow going, paid our Acc. at Dan's To 1 lb tea 50 Pa sold Marriage Licences to John Calder to marry Victoria McLennan. 13
4 Ugly day. two inches of snow mixed with the ground Far is at the {Drs.?} Jimie & Pelow went to Monros Mills with two team for lumber for a shed for Pelow
5 Annie got a checque from Lindsay on The Ontario Bank for $12.00 twelve hundred dollars Anne & I were at Prayer Meeting last night. I sent a letter to Sandy & one to Murdy. rain every day, snow going.
6 Rain again today Jimie took home the spades & shovels that they were using at the ditch Far is yet at {Drs?}
7 Saturday Jimie went to plough this afternoon. Pa & Ran pulled the carrots & turnips and put them in the cellar. It was misty all day got dark about 5 and then began to rain heavily Auntie sent over a pair of socks she was making for Murdy To 1/2 gall coal oil 14 cts Far bought 2 5/8yd cloth at Willies 90 cts pr yd = 2.37
8 Sabbath. Still raining. I went to Church and it was Mr Elder, who addressed the congregation. A Dingwall Made a prayer A.C. McDonald, another. Mr Elder The closing prayer
9 It did not rain today. I made a washing. Jimie went to plough & took dinner for himself and horses. Far went to Lancaster on Harry, to get his his teeth fixed I went to see Auntie she is sick with cold
10 Another dry day. Pa & Ran. were working at shingling Dunn house. had Willie Gordon from 1/4 to 11. until evening. Far was fixing stalls for the cows. Jimie went to the ploughing. Jimie for his name engraved on this medal by John McBain, cost 50 cts

November 1885

11 Wednesday. Another fine day, no rain. Pa finished ploughing the Dunn house. Far fixed the stalls, and got four chains for the cows 20 cts a piece. Jimie was at the ploughing. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. There was no service announced for our Church There is an account of the loss of the steamer Algoma on Lake Superior on Saturday. She struck a reef in a storm and sank. Our folk finished shingling Dunn House 50
12 Thanksgiving. Auntie & Jimie were here to dinner & tea. She has given her velvet {raque?} to Bird. Jimie & Bird were asked to Sniders to entertainments. Jimie went Bird did not
13 rain all afternoon. Jimie finished ploughing front field I took and trimmed grapes. Beef cow got a potatoe in her throat
14 Saturday evening I had a letter from Murdy today. Mrs McDonald and Kate are both sick. Ran & I covered Grapes flowers & rhurbarb Auntie got 3 yds 15 cts lining & 3 yds 40 cts of fur for Birdies jacket 1.65 This was a very fine warm day. Report: hangs Riel on Monday.
15 Sabbath. A Mr McLean a student preached today
16 I made a large washing. F.G. paid 1.50 on rent 75. for 1/2 cord wood wind is cold
17 Riel was hung yesterday Morning. greate indignation felt by mostly all the French
18 Rain today began about 11. Jimie was ploughing every day this week and part of last week. There was a meeting trying to get some fault with Willy about the P.O. French The inspector was thair. Sent a letter to Murdy and 12 dollars
19 Snow today, but melted most all off. Far is working for Auntie moving the Kitchen stair into the woodshed
20 Friday fine day Jimie was ploughing in the afternoon .
21 Sold 1/2 cord of wood to Auntie. Got home a few turnips Far & Jimie ploughing this afternoon killed 2 hens & 2 cocks

Mrs Roderick moved into Kentail House. Yesterday. $2.00 pr month

Went to Church Mr Oude peached. In the evening he was at Hepripha {Hephzibah}

November 1885

23. Monday. Pretty fine. Jimie went to plough. The ground is getting too hard.
24. Cousin Donald was here. Pa gave him 25 cts for Far, for the 25 cts I borrowed to go to the Concert. Got 1 loaf 5 cts. baked today boys went to Lancaster.
25 Killed two hens, eate one today. It began to snow this morning and snowed all day. And is ugly and wild The boys got at the tanners at Lancaster yesterday 1/2 hide sole leather. __cts cowhide one calfskin for mills Four own calfskin 50 got the white linsey, at the factory. 12 1/2 yds 15 cts pr yd. And got 300 feet boards
26 Storm is over. snow in heaps. not enough for sleighing. News today of the death of King Alfonce of Spain, died of Consumption on Wednesday 8 A.M. His Queen has been appointed regent until his five year old daughter is of age.
27 The boys brought home the lamb and black sheep I was at Auntie's this evening. It is pretty cold. The day was very fine. Jimie bought rope to make a halter for Harry.
28 Most a beautiful day sunshine. looks like a thaw. 8 Indians who murdered the whites in the Riel Rebellion, were hung yesterday The Scot Act was defeated in the Counties of Prescott & Russell.
29 Fine day. was in Church. G.H. McGilliavry read a letter from Rev A. McGilliavry very kind letter
30 St Andrew's day. we buchered a pig today. Got 5 lb tea on Saturday evening 42 cts pr lb Got from Collett 6 lbs beef 40 cts. Got 3 lbs oatmeal 12 1/4 kb pepper - 7. Pa got pay from McQuaig, through Peter Robertson. 28 dollars Sent a letter and $5.00 to Murdy. 2.10 .59

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23. Monday. Pretty fine. Jimie went to plough. The ground is getting too hard.
24. Cousin Donald was here. Pa gave him 25 cts for Far, for the 25 cts I borrowed to go to the Concert. Got 1 loaf 5 cts. baked today boys went to Lancaster.
25 Killed two hens, eate one today. It began to snow this morning and snowed all day. And is ugly and wild The boys got at the tanners at Lancaster yesterday 1/2 hide sole leather. __cts cowhide one calfskin for mills Four own calfskin 50 got the white linsey, at the factory. 12 1/2 yds 15 cts pr yd. And got 300 feet boards
26 Storm is over. snow in heaps. not enough for sleighing. News today of the death of King Alfonce of Spain, died of Consumption on Wednesday 8 A.M. His Queen has been appointed regent until his five year old daughter is of age.
27 The boys brought home the lamb and black sheep I was at Auntie's this evening. It is pretty cold. The day was very fine. Jimie bought rope to make a halter for Harry.
28 Most a beautiful day sunshine. looks like a thaw. 8 Indians who murdered the whites in the Riel Rebellion, were hung yesterday The Scot Act was defeated in the Counties of Prescott & Russell.
29 Fine day. was in Church. G.H. McGilliavry read a letter from Rev A. McGilliavry very kind letter
30 St Andrew's day. we buchered a pig today. Got 5 lb tea on Saturday evening 42 cts pr lb Got from Collett 6 lbs beef 40 cts. Got 3 lbs oatmeal 12 1/4 kb pepper - 7. Pa got pay from McQuaig, through Peter Robertson. 28 dollars Sent a letter and $5.00 to Murdy. 2.10 .59

December 1885

1 Tuesday. Was a kind of a soft day. looked like snow or rain but did neither
2 To coal oil copybook for Marion 10 = Began to snow about 10 P.M. snowing heavily Got 1 bush apples from Mary Neal 25 25
3 Snow turned to kind of rain is thawing. Had a letter from Murdy. Meeting W.B.F {Womens Board of Foreign} Mission. I did not go. Met At Monroes. H.S. teacher
4 Pa & Jimie went to Lancaster. Pa got cloth to make coat & pants. 6 1/4 yds 1.25 pr yd. 7 " 82 = It is quite stormy 11-30 P.M.
5 Was stormy all day and is still storming 11.P.M. Stoof paid his rent today. Had a letter from Uncle Sandy. They are all well but Elizabeth
6 Cold morning. Rev. Grant Student, preached today mercury this morning at zero. 2 pair hinges
7 Cold & windy Mercury at 4 above zero. Far went to the Gore with Uncle Donald yesterday
8 Butchered the Cow. we got from Auntie. Sam was with Jimie. carcase weighed 460 lns. hide weighed 65 lbs
9 I was at prayer meeting. Handy is trying to organize a singing class, not many signed hooks for porch
10 Cutting beef for collop {slice of fat flesh or meat} two balls candle wick 10 10
11 Pa went to Lancaster for his clothes got the pants To 4 loaves bread. 20 three balls candle wick 15 = sold the hide 5 cts pr lb. 65 X 5 = 3.25 35
12 A fine day. frose pretty hard last night. I have tooth ache 6 loaves bread =30 30
13 Sabbath Mr Grant Student conducted the morning and evening services
14 Pa & Auntie went to Cornwall today. Pa bought 1 pair boots for Ran 1.75. 1 fur Cap 2.00. Auntie bought 20 yds of dress goods and gave it to Bird and I
15 Tuesday. The days are short. I baked bread today out of the flour we got out of the three bush of wheat we got from Dan {Lum?} I sent a letter to Murdy and $.15.00
16 Pa bought 2 yds of grass linen for sleeve lining 1 ball shoe thread 35

December 1885

17 I did not go to prayermeeting last night. I have tooth ache
18. Murdy will be home tomorrow .
19 Murdy came on the evening train Auntie was here
20 I did not go to Church. A Mr McLean, Student, preached The Rev. Mr Lucas of Montreal preached in Hepzebeth {Hephzibah) today
21 Aunt was here helping to sew. I borrowed 100. from Far 100. from Auntie, got 3 yds waist lining 51 cts 2 yds crimson cashmere 55 3 doz buttons= 30. 1 yds front 4. 1 yd shirting 12. 1 yd crinoline 10 Willie Gordon was working at portch 1.25. 1.61 50
22 Working at Bird's dress
23 Began to make Marions dress Got P.O. orders from Leitch 130. got 1 3/4 yds cashmere 88 cts 1 yd crinolin 10 cts 1/2 yd ribbon 5 2 1/2 lbs buttar 52 cloves 5 cts cinnamon 5 cts 1 lb currants 10 1/2 gall syrup 30 2 lbs raisins 24 = sugar 25 Black yarn 12 1. 3. 70 79
24 Trying to sew. To 3 candy hearts 30. 1 lb candy 25 one book 3 58
25 Christmas I was busy all day. And we are going to The social salts 4 pins 5 pair pins 2. 1 pair rubber 70 77
26 Good Social we were all thair 1.85 2 1/2 yds winsy 38. 2 yds cotton 20 58
27 A number in Church
28 Nomination of Councillors today I will not know until evening who will be nominated Got 4 lb rice 6 Gardenield is going to run as councillor 24
29 Bot at Dan's 3 1/2 yds print for shirt 11 = 39 cts. 1/2 yds cotton 5 1 bag salt 12 1 packet dye 10, buttons 10 1 oz B. fingering yarn 10 at Willie's dye 10 vinegar 10 = 20. Pa got one gall oil 23 89 20
30 Pa got 1 packet dye 10. Sold Auntie 2 cords wood. 3. sold Mrs Grant 1 cord wood 1.50

January 1886

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8th. I went to Montreal on the first Friday. Aunt Mary was down with me. Ticket cost 3.00 Got to town about 1/2 9. I went to McDonald's Mary to Owen's. Went in Afternoon sight seeing. Next day, Saturday, went to some stores at Hagers I biught 1 bedroom set 3.50. 1 bottle & tumbler for bedroom 50. g salt dishes 80.

Went about 10. to hear Moody. we did not know, how or where to get tickets for the meeting. Went into Drysdales, their tickets were all given away, we thought we would go and try and shove in after the doors would be opened to the crowd when a gentleman asked us of we wished for tickets and we gladly accepted two. we enjoyed the meeting very much. In the Afternoon Kate went with me to some stores. First to get store 2 combs 8 1 par tin braclets 8. 2 pins 8 cts each 16 2 do little ones 2 soup ladles 5 = 10

Went to Boissean Bros 235 & 237 St Lawrence St 12 greyflannel 23 2.76 = 7 3/4 do 20 = 1.55

11 7/8 tweed 95 = 11.28. 9 yds do 50 = 4.50 5 yds do = 80 = 4.00 5 yds " {tweed} 55 = 2.75. 2 1/2 yds do 95 = 2.38 = 2 yds 7 Satin 35 = 5.83 4 " {yds} silecia 13 = 52. 1 packets 30 = buttons 40 2 yds tweed 10.4 spools 20 1 muff monkey 1.50 2 pair gloves 35.70 1 collar 10

got a present of 1 pair black kid gloves four buttons got 1/2 lb candy 10. 1 lb bolonge sausage 12 1/2 = 22 		3.50 80 7.30


16 40 10 {=} 66


4.31 19.78 5.83 1.52 2.30 {=} 33.74
Sunday 3d Raining heavily. went in Afternoon to hear Moody. Could not get into the Church. St James Methodist

January 1886

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{cont. from previous page} Went then to the Young. Mens Christian Association rooms. And heard Studd, an English man preach. And Lanking sing hymn 360. There are lonely hearts. Got home and then a raging tooth ache began got salts & cream tartar 10 tooth ached all night, Murdy came in the morning he went with me to a dentist Ibbetson, got tooth pulled 50, 50 to Murdy, in evening Kate & I went to McGillis, Tuesday Annie went with me to some stores Legget & Hamilton 1883. Notre Dame. 8 yds cashmere 58 cts pr yd. 4.64. 4 yds cambric 10 = 40 = 2 yds silesia 19 = 38. 1 yd do = 20. 1 doz buttons 2.0 1 muff Monkey 1.50. 4 yds cloth 3.65 = 14.60 1 spool silk 9 2 doz buttons 18 " 10 1.00 5.04 78 14.69
went to Roynayne and got 1 pair boots for Bird 1.15 2 pair big rubbers lined with flannel 70 140 - 1 pair for Marion 60. 1 pair {shirts?} at Jews 25 Got at {blank} 2 pair Kid gloves = 60 = 120 = 6 yds Cobourg 23 2.58 1 doz buttons 15. 1 yds sheeting 12 1/2 pr yd 1/2 yd velvet 30. 3.40 4.00
got 4th book. for Ran 50. syrup 25. to Pa 25. Church 45 cloth for Ran 1.60 cotton 20 buttons 4 oil 25 bread 20 thread 40 leather 35 (boys got boots, 3.00)
on the 16th. I went to Lancaster And got at Sandy's 23 yds carpet 45 cts 2 pair mitts 1.25 - 4.15 = 40. got hook at McGillis 20 10.55 60

February 1886

1 Monday Got Annie Ross to doe some sewing made in afternoon Bird's skirt Sent 12 dollars to Murdy Tuesday & Wednesday made my cashmere on Thursday began Bird's red coburg. I went to the W.F.M. (Women's Foreign Mission} Meeting at the Manse. Ross finished the dress. Friday began a flannel dress for Bird finished it on Saturday. And made one for Marion. she left this evening gave her 50 cts for day 2.75
7 Sunday. Marion is sick. Measles I think, Cousins Mary & Far. And all the Handy's were here today.
8 1/2 yd velvet 33 buttons 20 trimming 1.00 Marion pretty sick 1.53
9 Marion worse today. got wine 30 cts lemons 15 cts sugar 28 3 yds calico 27 We got 5 lbs tea last week 42 or 43 2.
10 Marion very poorly. got the Doctor he told me to poultice her chest got butter 50 Sent $.2.00 two dollars to Murdy .2.
15 Butchered a pig
16 Marion pretty well she is around the house A greate political meeting at Alexandria Far went. Pa Jimie were at Ewen Dugh's. Flora was at Mrs McRae's, and she went home with us. Pa took 1/2 doz lemons 1/2 doz oranges, 30 we got 10 aque salt It turned out to be stormy. John Ferguson Bush was married yesterday, we killed a pig Monday weighed 239.
17. Jimie & Sarah Smith were around collecting for The Bible Society I gave 1.25 1.25
18 To 1 1/2 yds B silecia 20. pr yd = 30. 1 1/2 lb raisin = 15. 1 yd silk twist 5. got 3 lb. butter 60 50
19 The weather is cold This is our fast day in the Church Rev. Mr Cameron, Front preached a very good sermon
20. Stormed today Mr McGillivray sent word to Rev. Ross of Lancaster, who was to preach today not, to come Alick Farquher McLennan is to be buried tomorrow
21. Pa and Far went to the funerasl. The roads are bad Collection in Church for Home Mission I gave 100 Children 65 ot 70 1.00 70
22 To 1/2 doz lemons 15 cts
24 Wednesday Pa bought from a Jew 1 pair specticles 2.00 Sent $.15 to Murdy Far & Jimie went to Lancaster to a social in Calders church

February 1886

25 Hector McRae's wife is to be buried here tomorrow This has been a fine day cloudy in the morning but warm, about noon began to snow, cleared up at 3. Far and Neel Watson went to a social at Dundie, drove Dolly
26. Turned cold about midnight - the wind very high Far did not get home until 6 Oclock A.M. Pa & Jimie went to meet the funeral, they got to the house, a little before. The funeral started the wind was piercing cold. And now 9.30 P.M. the wind is very high We got the flour and {loan?} of 5 1/2 bush of wheat on Tuesday and I baked today Got 2 1/2 lb butter 50 2 lb sugar 15. 2 loaves bread 74
27 Still Cold West wind hardly any one on the road Mercury 16 below zero I was to see Annie, got at Dans's 1/2 lb extract log wood 10 cts blue vitoral 7 = 17 at Willie's 1 spool and cotton thread 5
28 Sunday. nice day sunshine but still cold wind

March 1886

1 Fine bright day. Cold West wind Mercury in the morning 12 below Zero. Marion's birthday.
3 Easter had a heifer calf this evening. I was at Prayer meeting Mr Elder conducted the service. Rev A. was at St Elmo.
4 Pigon's ewe had twins today. I as at the women's B of Foreign Mission held at Ewen Dingwall's had a very nice meeting my offering 10 cts
5 The weather is not so cold. I was at Annie's
6 long legs had a lamb this morning. To 2 lb butter Pa, Far Ran Marion Auntie & Cousin Jimie & Myself went to Uncle Donald's at dusk stayed until 1/2 after 9 When we got home we found that one of the twins was dead
7 long legs lamb died this morning. There is a new lamb, very weak. I was not at Church this morning. I was at evening service.
8 Cold E. Wind. We are drawing home the big stack, and have D Lam with his team have F Gordon, old Sam is sawing wood.
9 Tuesday pretty cold Far & Jimie went to Margary McKenzie's funeral. she died at her fathers house in Black River she was buried on the Front
10 Ash Wednesday. Far did not come and Jimie did not come until this morning. They were at Uncle Donald's. Bird is not well Called the Doctor.
11 Bird is not better, sore throat - like diptheria the Dr was in again and gave her some medicine To one bottle C oil 20. sulpher 5 = coal oil
12 Peony had a bull calf this morning. The Dr was in to see Birdie. she is a little better

March

12 To 2 1/2 lbs butter at Gurty's = 58 cts 1/2 gall syrup at Dan's Easter has a very sore teat I think she will loose it I am trying every thing that I hear ove {of} and don't get any thing to doe good.
13 Made some pumpkin pies got three eggs the first this year excepting six frozen ones .
14 Not very cold I was in church. Bird did not go she is some better
15 Bird went to school. The Glee club met here.
16 It began to snow this Morning early, And snowed & blowed until afternoon. St Patrick was a little ahead this year Sunday Morning 14th, There was a steam ship the Oregon, of the Cunard line, had a hole made in her side by coming in conlud with something 15 miles East from Fire Island out from New York. Of the 900 souls all got safely to shore.
17 St. Patrick's very fine day. Jimie & Ran went to Lancaster Jimie got the shingles sawing cost 1.00 for 1000 = had 6. 1000 Ran had four teeth filled by Cameron I was not at prayermeeting 6.00 3.00
18. To 1/2 gall B. syrup 25
19 A social in St A. Hall, The congregation are going to get a library which will cost about $.500.00, And they got 25 50/100 tonight To 1 pair rubbers 60 for Jimie 60.
20 Stormy all day got very cold, wind very high Rose had a calf I beleive it came last night

To 1/2 gall coal oil 14. 2 lb sugar 15

Far Jimie Bird Ran & myself were at the social. Far paid his own, Jimie got a ticket.		 29 65

March 1886

21. Rained all day, a cold E. wind, very few in Church Elder of Lancaster preached text, Math. 9. Chap, 36.37.38. verses. The harvest truly is plentious but the labourers are fed. It was a missionary, sermon, no prayer meeting.
22. High E. wind accompanyed by snow. very ugly day I have a bad cold so has Marion.
23 Another ugly cold day, sold two calves 3.2 = 5 for them both Auntie & Hattie were here this evening & Auntie gave me a bonnet 75 cts feather 1.25=
24 Wednesday The calves were taken away I was not at prayer meeting. I have a bad cough
26 Got Another calf a heifer. There was a Temperance Meeting in the Hall this afternoon. Officers appointed to look to after the Scot Act.
27 Sold 3 doz eggs at W. got 1/4 lb pepper 1/4 Cream tartar. @ 25 cts. got syrup at Dan's 15. very fine day the boys tapped 100 trees. got 2 zink kettles = 25 cts each = 100 spoils - 1.25 - 1.75
28 Sabbath another fine day
29 Cold wind in the morning Far went to the Gore and got 2 big pots. 7.50 P.M. Sent a letter to Murdy & 12.00 it is raining, poor look out for sugar making
30 Raining a little yet boiled some syrup
31 A goodly number at prayer Meeting

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21. Rained all day, a cold E. wind, very few in Church Elder of Lancaster preached text, Math. 9. Chap, 36.37.38. verses. The harvest truly is plentious but the labourers are fed. It was a missionary, sermon, no prayer meeting.
22. High E. wind accompanyed by snow. very ugly day I have a bad cold so has Marion.
23 Another ugly cold day, sold two calves 3.2 = 5 for them both Auntie & Hattie were here this evening & Auntie gave me a bonnet 75 cts feather 1.25=
24 Wednesday The calves were taken away I was not at prayer meeting. I have a bad cough
26 Got Another calf a heifer. There was a Temperance Meeting in the Hall this afternoon. Officers appointed to look to after the Scot Act.
27 Sold 3 doz eggs at W. got 1/4 lb pepper 1/4 Cream tartar. @ 25 cts. got syrup at Dan's 15. very fine day the boys tapped 100 trees. got 2 zink kettles = 25 cts each = 100 spoils - 1.25 - 1.75
28 Sabbath another fine day
29 Cold wind in the morning Far went to the Gore and got 2 big pots. 7.50 P.M. Sent a letter to Murdy & 12.00 it is raining, poor look out for sugar making
30 Raining a little yet boiled some syrup
31 A goodly number at prayer Meeting

April 1886

1 Thursday Women's B.F.M. {Board of Foreign Missions} met at Dan McDonald's my offering 10 cts. the roads very soft
2 " "
3 sold 2 doz eggs - 24 cts got B strap sold 3 1/2 lbs butter = 70 cts got 1 lb starch cloves 5 cts 1/2 lb ten 25 = 4 lb sugar 30
4 Sabbath The roads very bad. not many in Church.
5 Boys boiled about 4 gall syrup
6 " " " 6 " "
7 very high wind yesterday it began to snow at dusk and snowed & stormed all the day. the mail did not go to Lan. is very bad
8 Good sugar day.
9 {Blank}
10 {tick beside date} Anniversetey of my marriage today 24 years since we were married, Sold 6 lbs butter 1.25 = got 1/2 lb tea, 1 lb starch Coppy for Marion = order for 71 cts
11 Fine day. Mr. McGilliavry gave a splendid temperance sermon
12 Fine day. I made a loaf of sugar
19 I did not write any for a week, I sold Sandy McIntyre 2 1/2 lbs butter 50 today. made Marion an apron Pa was to Cornwall Saturday, got some money. got 8 loaves bread & paid for 12. that is 20. 100 one dollar. got ten Sold Dan Iniak 2 lb butter 40 cts got Willie's 2 lb = 910 80 cts 1.00 {9?}.90

April

19 Sent a letter to Murdy today and $.15.00. There is quite a flood in Montreal. The highest they ever had It rained this morning & thair was Thunder & lightening. The boys took home some of the things from the sugar bush. The season is now over we made abiut 50 lbs sugar and 16 gallons syrup
21 I did not go to Prayer Meeting I did not feel well
22 The S.S. children were to a sugar feast at Wm Campbells Maple Hill.
23 Murdy came home this evening. I sowed cabbage seed. And some carrots beets mangolds, sowed part of a square, set a hen
24 got 8 loaves = 40 Washed some of the plaster in boys room 40
25 I was in church in the morning and at Prayers in the evening in Hepzebath {Hephzibah}. where Jo. McBain gave a short address and prayer, very very good To Jimie 25 cts for Orphan Marion 5 cts 25
26 finished the boys room & washed the spare room
27 Bought at Dan's 4 yds check 15 = 60. two pair hose one pair to 32 cts one pair sold Sany McIntyre 2 1/2 lbs butter 50 cts Pa paid an old account since winter at Dan's 2.79 it is rainin began about 6.30 P.M. Got Bird's boots from Pigon gave him 1/2 cord wood 75 cts
28 Gave Pgon 5 lbs butter to help pay boots. The butter is 20 cts pr lb. Ran's boots came home today. Far got our account from McPherson. 4. I was at Prayer Meeting To 5 loaves 25 cts
29 Sold 2 1/2 butter 20 = 50. 1 1/2 yds brown ribbon 19 cts
30 Raking up potatoes got 4 loaves 20 cts
{written in blue ink} My G father & G mother April 10 in 1862 was anniversary of Duncan F. McLennan & Christena Brown.

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19 Sent a letter to Murdy today and $.15.00. There is quite a flood in Montreal. The highest they ever had It rained this morning & thair was Thunder & lightening. The boys took home some of the things from the sugar bush. The season is now over we made abiut 50 lbs sugar and 16 gallons syrup
21 I did not go to Prayer Meeting I did not feel well
22 The S.S. children were to a sugar feast at Wm Campbells Maple Hill.
23 Murdy came home this evening. I sowed cabbage seed. And some carrots beets mangolds, sowed part of a square, set a hen
24 got 8 loaves = 40 Washed some of the plaster in boys room 40
25 I was in church in the morning and at Prayers in the evening in Hepzebath {Hephzibah}. where Jo. McBain gave a short address and prayer, very very good To Jimie 25 cts for Orphan Marion 5 cts 25
26 finished the boys room & washed the spare room
27 Bought at Dan's 4 yds check 15 = 60. two pair hose one pair to 32 cts one pair sold Sany McIntyre 2 1/2 lbs butter 50 cts Pa paid an old account since winter at Dan's 2.79 it is rainin began about 6.30 P.M. Got Bird's boots from Pigon gave him 1/2 cord wood 75 cts
28 Gave Pgon 5 lbs butter to help pay boots. The butter is 20 cts pr lb. Ran's boots came home today. Far got our account from McPherson. 4. I was at Prayer Meeting To 5 loaves 25 cts
29 Sold 2 1/2 butter 20 = 50. 1 1/2 yds brown ribbon 19 cts
30 Raking up potatoes got 4 loaves 20 cts
{written in blue ink} My G father & G mother April 10 in 1862 was anniversary of Duncan F. McLennan & Christena Brown.

May 1886

3
1 Beautful day working in garden 6 loaves 30 2 boxes lye = my soap is not good Jimie sowed wheat sent 23 dollars to Mack of Cornwall for flour 30
2I was in Church Collection for 3 sermons, And some for F.M. {Foreign Missions}
3 We dipped the sheep in Cooper's mixture Ran & Jimie were rooting potatoes Ram all day {Jenney?} 1/2 day Far went to Gore to work on the factory got 4 loaves 20 cts Sent Cows to pasture
4 10 P.M. began to rain about 5 and is now raining heavily Jimie sowed about 4 bush oats today
5 Had plenty of soft water washed 10 blankets To 4 loaves 20. Pa & boys are cutting potatoes
6 Fine day sold 2 1/2 lbs butter to Sandy 50.
7 Rain this morning. Mrs Sam was a while cutting potatoes Pa and the boys were all afternoon planting potatoes. Arbour day is tomorrow. but it was kept here today The Schoolars & teachers made ten plots in the school grounds. And there were some trees planted in the graveyard Got at Willie's 15 yds stuff for shirts 16 = 2.40
8 Fine day got 8 loaves 40
9 Another fine day Misquitoes for the first
10 cold. Pa & boys picking stones
11 Began to rain about 3 A.M. and looks like rain for all day Far was home this evening and went back and took the heifers to the Gore. 4 loaves 20

May

12 Prayer Meeting, A good many thair
13 Far came home tonight. I was at Aunties Pa got 1 lb tea at Dan's 42 cts. 5 loaves 25 67
14 Saw an Account of a cyclone in Illinoise A number of houses thrown down
15 Jimie went to Gore yesterday & got the flour I baked today. Pa got Marion 1 pair boots at Dan's 1.10. 2 1/2 yds tablecloth 70 = 1 doz napkins 9 = 90 3 lb sugar 25 2.98 1.15
16 Fine day not very many in church
17 Our men are fixing fenses. I washed & Churned
18 At fense today. Ground so wet that they cannot plough.
19 I did not go to prayer Meeting tonight misquitos very bad got 1/2 yd check 6 cts Paid 20 cts to Willie by Birdie.
20 Rained a shower this morning then cleared up fine Pigon shoemaker got 1/2 cord wood Sold 4 lbs butter at Willie's 17 cts pr lb got 2 yds waist lining to line Ran's coat 34 cts 1 yd twist 5 - 1 B spool 1 pair socks for Ran 15 cts 1. paper pins 5. cinnamon 4. 44 24
22 Nice day
23 A goodly number in church
24 Washed. Although it was Queens birthday rained in evening
25 Sable had a mare colt this morning I do not know whether it was in the night or morning
26 To 1 lb tea at Dan's
27 The {Laerors?} Concert comes off tonight. Gave F.M.B. & R. {Far, Marion, Birdie & Ran} each 25 c = 1.00 Pa gave Marion & himself tickets

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May

12 Prayer Meeting, A good many thair
13 Far came home tonight. I was at Aunties Pa got 1 lb tea at Dan's 42 cts. 5 loaves 25 67
14 Saw an Account of a cyclone in Illinoise A number of houses thrown down
15 Jimie went to Gore yesterday & got the flour I baked today. Pa got Marion 1 pair boots at Dan's 1.10. 2 1/2 yds tablecloth 70 = 1 doz napkins 9 = 90 3 lb sugar 25 2.98 1.15
16 Fine day not very many in church
17 Our men are fixing fenses. I washed & Churned
18 At fense today. Ground so wet that they cannot plough.
19 I did not go to prayer Meeting tonight misquitos very bad got 1/2 yd check 6 cts Paid 20 cts to Willie by Birdie.
20 Rained a shower this morning then cleared up fine Pigon shoemaker got 1/2 cord wood Sold 4 lbs butter at Willie's 17 cts pr lb got 2 yds waist lining to line Ran's coat 34 cts 1 yd twist 5 - 1 B spool 1 pair socks for Ran 15 cts 1. paper pins 5. cinnamon 4. 44 24
22 Nice day
23 A goodly number in church
24 Washed. Although it was Queens birthday rained in evening
25 Sable had a mare colt this morning I do not know whether it was in the night or morning
26 To 1 lb tea at Dan's
27 The {Laerors?} Concert comes off tonight. Gave F.M.B. & R. {Far, Marion, Birdie & Ran} each 25 c = 1.00 Pa gave Marion & himself tickets

May 1886

28 The Concert last night was good got over 60 dollars
29 Baked bread Churned sold butter 75 cts got 3 pair gloves 45. 1 corn broom 25 = 70 = 0.70
30 Fine day. Mr Leitch preached morning & evening
31 Washed. Cousin Mary & a Miss McDougald called for a little while Ran walked to Lancaster to get his tooth pulled. it was a whopper "Home rule for Irelad is a question that is agitating England & Ireland. Canada & United States are troubled about the fisheries. Yankees coming into Canadian waters. They should not come within three miles of the shores, of the Islands of the Maritime Provinces Toronto had a strike among the St {Street} Cars Company.

June 1886

1 Tuesday. rained Were sinking fence posts
2 Pa began to move the Kitchen of the Kintail house and has Prue hewing the sills
3 The woman's meeting was at Donald Ferguson's R.R. I was not thair.
4 Sent a letter to Uncle Sandy. Cleaveland President of the U.S. was married this week 2nd to a Miss Folsom 22 years of age. his age 49. years. Jimie was harrowing potatoes. I sowed cucumbers, pumpkins & squash today churned about 8 lbs butter. Mrs Leitch Flora Stewart had a son yesterday. The sole came off Marion's boot
5 Lacrosse game in Cornwall. between Shamrocks. Montreal & 1st 12 of Cornwall I did not hear the result - none of our boys were thair I finished Ran's coat, And, done a little on Jimie's pants got 1 lb {?} at Dan's 45. cts.
6 Fine day a good many in church
7 Began to rain about 10 A.M. and rain one very heavy shower. then another heavy shower in afternoon
8 Fine day Roussa's went off to the R R Procession Holmes opened his singing class this evening
9 No prayer Meeting this evening. singing
10. Prayer Meeting this evening. Aunt gave Marion 1 hat
11 Bought at Willie's 2 yds cotton 1 spool B. thread 1 doz pant buttons.
12 Auntie gave Bird a white hat and flower got at Mrs Gurty's 3/4 yds tinsel for hat 56 1 yd lace 25
13 Rained this morning. Rev Mr Calder of Lancaster preached. no prayer Meeting. McGillivray in Montreal.
14 Rained all day. Far went to Gore.
15 Nothing done, but what was done in the house
16 Jimie has a gum boil. Murdy worked 1/2 day for {Countie?} on the roads. began to rain 1/2 after 11.

June 1886

16 Far was at the road with the team " done 1 1/2 day. Angus Bailiff paid 25 cts for corn
17 Far worked 1 hour with team Murdy also it began to rain about 9. and stormed, very loud thunder. Far went to Drs this afternoon. 10 P.m. more rain I am just from Prayer Meeting. a very good meeting. we will have our Meeting every week this month. praying for a revival. Got at Dan's 1 lb tin 45
18 Had a pretty good meeting last night. Aunt Mary here
19. 20 churned We all went to McMasters political Meeting The hall was pretty full. And it was very hot we did not get out until 11.30..
20 I was sleepy in church Prayer Meeting in Hepzebeth {Hephzibah}
21 Washed. boys working on roads
22 boys finished road work. Jimie & I went to Lanca in the lumber waggon we expected a barrel of pork but it did not come. I bought at McCrimm 10 dress yds = 23 = 2.30 = card lace 45 = 1 doz spools 45. 1 fan 30 1 pair boots for Marion 1.25. 1 yd frilling 5. buttons 15 4 yds ribbon 60. at big Mary's. at McPherson's luby 50 to Jimie 1.00. 1 box collars for Ran 15. 4 yds white muslin 20 = 80. bought at Sandy's 10 yds twilled misting 14 = 140 = 2 pair silk gloves = 60 = 120 5 yds dress print for Marion 17 = 85. bot at druggist 1 lb paris green 35. 1/4 lb hellabore {hellebore} 15. 3.50 1.45 1.10 1.15 80 2.60 35
23 Pa & boys were hoing potatoes. It began to rain a little in the evening, so there were not many at prayer Meeting.

{this page quite blurry; clearer version on next page Christina McLennan 1883-88 Diary 123.pdf} June 1886

24 Far went to pic nic in the 2nd of Lancas .
27. Sunday evening. Hannah came this evening. I suppose she will stay awhile
28 I washed, prayer meeting. The Nuns have a concert this evening. to 1 lb tea 45 45
29 I did not doe much today Han- is such a talker
30 A Sabbath S. pic nic tomorrow. Wmns {town?} - Lancaster & Cornwall S.S. to meet on Hamilton's Island.

{clearer version of previous page Christina McLennan 1883-88 Diary 122.pdf} June 1886

24 Far went to pic nic in the 2nd of Lancas .
27. Sunday evening. Hannah came this evening. I suppose she will stay awhile
28 I washed, prayer meeting. The Nuns have a concert this evening. to 1 lb tea 45 45
29 I did not doe much today Han- is such a talker
30 A Sabbath S. pic nic tomorrow. Wmns {town?} - Lancaster & Cornwall S.S. to meet on Hamilton's Island.

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